Meon Valley Forum Issue - 80 July 2022

ISSUE 80 JULY 2022

Meon Valley

FORUM Life in your Community

THEATRES & SHOWS

FEATURE

BOTLEY FEATURE

EXHIBITION

Take a look at our new theatre and shows line up for July

A Spoonful of Sugar By Lucia Foster-Found

Discover Botley, shopping, dining out and where to visit

'From the Margins' Rachel Hudson (page 32)

STYLE ˙ INTERIORS ˙ HEALTH & BEAUTY ˙ INTERVIEWS ˙ FOOD & DRINK ˙ ENTERTAINMENT ˙ EVENTS Cover Image: Wildflower-rich Field Margin by Rachel Hudson

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OFFICES IN: ANDOVER, BISHOP'S WALTHAM, CLANFIELD, FAREHAM, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTO

BISHOP'S WALTHAM PRICE GUIDE £385,000 (LEASEHOLD) A unique and charming character home, set in a great location just a short distance away from the thriving town of Bishop's Waltham.

The property once formed part of the local village school and was sympathetically converted some years ago into this interesting group of homes.

Internally the property offers spacious accommodation with plenty of character with two good sized bedrooms and bathroom. Superb first floor, open kitchen/dining/living room. Two allocated parking spaces. Early interest advised.

BISHOP'S WALTHAM PRICE GUIDE £505,000 (LEASEHOLD) A fabulous retirement apartment situated within the charming medieval town of Bishop’s Waltham. The apartment has a great view overlooking the beautiful landscaped courtyard grounds, which can be particularly enjoyed from the balcony. The property also comes with the addition of it's own car port. Inside, the layout is very well proportioned and spacious with two good sized two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sitting/dining room with patio doors onto the balcony and a generous sized kitchen. For viewing and further information regarding the charges and McCarthy Stone independent living please contact the office.

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SERVICE | MARKETING | EXPERIENCE With our strong presence in Bishop’s Waltham and the surrounding Meon Valley, Pearsons are the perfect choice for all your property requirements. We are a dedicated team of inspired property professionals who are passionate and enthusiastic about people, property and sales. The recommendations from loyal customers and 5* Google reviews reflect this bespoke service - testimony to our success.

SWANMORE PRICE GUIDE £480,000 (FREEHOLD) Superbly presented link detached home, lying in a great location within easy access of the college, local school and the attractive village centre.

Inside, Entrance hall, cloakroom, spacious living room and stylishly fitted kitchen/dining room. On the first floor, bedroom one with en-suite shower room, bedrooms two and three. Family bathroom. Outside, attractive enclosed southerly aspect rear garden. Driveway, parking and garage. Early interest and viewing recommended

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MEON VALLEY FORUM JULY 2022

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02 Property Management

Buying, selling, letting?

Find local estate agents and property management services

44 Home

Trades, services,

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designers, All you need for your home

46 Education 46

Find local schools and educational experts

08 Feature

A Spoonful of Sugar Lucia Foster-Found

50 Theatres & Shows

09 Garden

Make your garden dream come true

10 Local Events 10 18 Professional Services

51 Entertainment

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Discover local events and days out or in

54 Property Management

From photographers to solicitors every professional service you need

22 Wellbeing 22

Looking after your health and yourself!

26 Retail 26

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Unique, Bespoke, Eclectic and Local shopping

28 Food & Drink

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

32 Feature

Rachel Hudson & the Selbourne Parntership present 'From the Margins' Exhibition

34 Botley Feature 34 40 Feature

Plastic free July by the Plastic Free Federation

42 Motoring 42

Local services to keep

your vehicle running

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PROPERTY / COMMUNITY

The importance of having your Meon Valley Property Fully Managed The recent publication of the Fair Private Rented Sector White Paper highlights the increasing legislation regulating landlords and granting increased rights for tenants causing further complications for private residential landlords.

Marishelle Butler Management

To ensure you are not penalised, commission a professional letting agent who will:

• Make sure all legislation and safety requirements have been complied with.

• Manage the tenant and any difficulties arising from the tenancy.

• Check and take care of your property using trusted contractors from the Meon Valley area.

• Negotiate renewals and dilapidations at check out.

• Expect to achieve a higher level of demand for your property as tenants prefer Fully Managed properties.

The Big Henry VIII Weekend Approaches – 2nd/3rd July A Fun-Filled Weekend

Celebrating Henry VIII’s Visit to Bishop’s Waltham 500 years ago Bishop’s Waltham Palace 10.30am - 5.00pm 2nd & 3rd July 2022 Lots of activities for all the family!

Sponsors Platinum - Allteks ♦ Bramsden & Childs ♦ White & Guard Gold - Eight Wealth Management ♦ Lisa Ellis Solicitors ♦ HSE National ♦ Pearsons ♦ Waltham Tandoori Silver - Lapiscare ♦ Ron Upfield

With thanks to English Heritage for the use of the Palace Grounds.

Brought to you by the Bishop’s Waltham Society, the Bishop’s Waltham Museum and the Bishop’s Waltham Town Team.

After months and months of planning, the time is nearly here! The Tudor Experience to commemorate Henry VIII’s visit to Bishop’s Waltham will be happening in the Palace Grounds on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July.

Hopefully by now everyone in the SO32 area will have received your own copy of the Event Brochure.

We’re supporting Naomi House & Jack’s Place.

Visit www.henry500years.co.uk to find out more and buy tickets.

For more information visit www. henry500years.co.uk or follow our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/henry500years. The weekend’s celebrations will commence with a procession through Bishop’s Waltham High Street at 10.15am on Saturday 2nd July, which will end at the entrance to the Palace Grounds. So come and join in or watch the procession from the roadside.

Design and print work by Solent Design Studio Limited.

Bishop’s Waltham Palace photo courtesy of Colin Waterworth.

Importantly a landlord can offset management fees against tax, along with any repairs needed during a tenancy.

The Country House Company has been Fully Managing properties in the Meon Valley for over 25 years.

Our management team is professionally qualified; we have all been living in the area for over 20 years and work with trusted local contractors known to the team.

We have a dedicated management phone manned by members of our team 24 hours a day ensuring that your property is in safe hands through out a tenancy.

If you are interested in having your property Fully Managed or need expert advise on letting your property, please call Marishelle Butler, Head of Management, on 01730 771222 Tel: 02392 632275 info@countryhousecompany.co.uk sales@countryhousecompany.co.uk lettings@countryhousecompany.co.uk

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Lucy walk all over cancer Lucy wishes to thank all of those who have generously sponsored her throughout the whole of March for walking all over Cancer UK. She had to walk a minimum of 10,000 steps each day achieving in Katie Illston ,Olivia Illston, Lucy Pink the first week over 70,000 steps which equals walking from York to Scarborough. She had many friends, neighbours, family, and companies who gave very generously towards her sponsorship.

To avoid queuing for tickets on the day why not buy yours in advance? They can be purchased online – visit www.henry500years. co.uk or they can be purchased (cash only please) at the following outlets: Best Wishes, Hampshire Gallery & Framing, No 60, Revitalize, Studio 4, Sweet Corner, Tashinga, The Anvil This event is a joint initiative of the Bishop’s Waltham Town Team, the Bishop’s Waltham Museum, and the Bishop’s Waltham Society.

It has involved hundreds of hours of planning, all by volunteers and it will involve a great many more volunteers on the day to make sure it all goes smoothly. A huge thank you to everyone!

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Mandy Pink, Peter Byrne( The Byrne charitable Trust),Lucy Pink, Dave Button, Julie Button (Cowan Consultancy), Paul McCarthy (Thales), Paul Schick (Woodmill engineering)

By week two she achieved an Under Ground certificate meaning she had walked the length of London underground. She then went on to walk in total 609,000 steps 346 miles approx. and raised an amazing grand total of £2,500. Hopefully money raised.

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“HFSS. What do you think it means?” Himself was frowning.

It sounded familiar. “Is it a bank? No, wait, it’s that thing you get before a web address – I don’t know what it stands for.” She wasn’t being much help.

“No.. I don’t think it is.” He shook his head. “Isn’t that htpp something? But I don’t know what that stands for either, although I’ve got a feeling that the P might be for protocol?”

They were sat in their car outside the Cinema. Having arrived very early to be able to park outside (it was raining), both were consulting their phones to pass the time before the film started.

She looked it up. “HFSS stands for High in Fat, Salt and Sugar.

Why?” Himself looked resigned. “I thought as much.”

She felt for him. Post-surgery he was intent on shedding some weight, but he looked so sad when, valiantly, he tried to make more healthy choices when they went out. To be fair, the recent publishing of calories on menus was quite helpful, in a deeply depressing way. One frightened look at the dessert menu and they’d stopped eating puddings altogether.

“I wondered what these red markings were that seem to have suddenly appeared on food packaging.” He said.

She was pretty sure the traffic light system had been there a while, but perhaps he’d been in denial, so she explained. “It gives a separate colour for each group; fat, saturates, sugar and salt.

Green means low levels; ‘fill your boots’, I suppose. Amber is medium; ‘pause for thought, shall I, shan’t I’? And well, red is…”

“Red is ‘step away from the pain au chocolat’.” He sighed.

“What are you looking at?” Curious, she leaned across as he tilted the screen of his phone towards her. Oh dear. Yes – so many different types of pastry, all clustered enticingly on one Ocado page.

“These are a few of my favourite things’ as the song goes.” He said, in a wistful tone.

Hot water crust was well represented, together with puff, short, flaky and choux. It was like Himself’s greatest hits compilation of pies, pasties, turnovers and eclairs – poor darling..

“Look, it’s not entirely a case of cease and desist - it’s more… all things in moderation.” She said consolingly as Himself gave the delicious pictures one more look of longing before sighing and

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switching off his phone and remarking.

“Seems we’ve come a long way since Elizabethans blackened their teeth – it was actually fashionable to look as if you ate too much sugar. How things have changed.”

“Let’s hope that doesn’t come back on trend; black teeth and ruffs.”

She shuddered. “Like leg warmers and court shoes. Disastrous.”

“Hey - I bet there aren’t many children’s films these days advocating spoonfuls of sugar to help the medicine go down.” He commented.

“Probably not – although I think the meaning was more metaphorical than monosaccharide.” She reasoned - and hummed it in her head.

“Bread and dripping.” He announced. “There’s another thing.”

“Yep. Staple Sunday night tea of my childhood.” She agreed, and salivated. Bet that would flash up a red light if you could buy it in the shops. Shame. So delicious. Her stomach rumbled.

As they sat there fantasising about food, it occurred to her that they should have eaten before going to the Cinema.

“Come on, let’s go in. We can have some flatbread and hummus or something.”

Himself looked momentarily excited, then asked. “Is it HFSS?” “Who knows? It won’t come in a packet, so we’ll have no idea.” She said cheerily, whilst privately wondering if flatbread and hummus was the 21 Century’s answer to bread and dripping.

“Either way, it will stop us obsessing about food.”

Sat in the comfort and semi-darkness of the movie theatre, they finished their snacks. The endless trailers were coming to an end; she’d now seen all the best bits of half a dozen films. Also annoyingly, ‘the medicine go down, the medicine go dowwwwn’, was still chirping away in her head as she got up from the plush sofa they had commandeered.

“I’m just going to nip to the loo. Want anything else whilst I’m out there?” She asked.

“Coffee please, but no sugar..”

“Not even a spoonful?”

Himself assumed a beatific expression of almost angelic proportions as he looked up at her. “No thank you. I believe the phrase is ‘I’m sweet enough already’.”

And, she considered, as she smiled down at him, he was right.

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Local Events

Winchester Hat Fair

Fancy a bop? FaB

Friday 1 to Sun 3 Jul

Every Thurs from September

See website for times

From 2pm - 4pm

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fancyabop@gmail.com

Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RZ

St.Peter's Church Hall, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1PW

Hat Fair is the UK’s longest continually running festival of outdoor arts. Founded in 1974 by Jonathan Kay, Hat Fair inspires and is inspired by the people, heritage and public spaces within the city of Winchester.

The aim is to shine a light on the city, transforming the everyday into the extraordinary Initially conceived as a busking festival, Hat Fair takes its name from the tradition of the audience showing their appreciation by putting money in the hat at the end of the show. Three days of entertainment featuring theatre, dance and circus events! In a change to previous years the Hat Fair Festival will be a ticketed event! For more info and to see what's on at this year's festival see the festival website.

Are you interested in a daytime disco? No alcohol, no late night, no dress code! Just dnacing and fun and fitness! We are setting up a Thursday afternoon bop at St.Peter's Church Hall, Bishop's Waltham with DJ, lights, soft drinks and snacks.

Song requests encouraged, so we're dancing to what we all like.

Dress how you want, turn up and dance. All welcome, voluntary contributions, suggested £5 -£10 per session to cover costs and any profit goes to charity.

If you are interested please contact fancyabop@gmail.com or on Facebook: FaB(charitable organisation).

Bishop's Waltham in Bloom- Hidden Gardens

Open Gardens Swanmore Sat 16 to Sun 17 Jul From 12.30 - 6pm Paterson Centre, Church Rd, Swanmore, SO32 2PA

At the Paterson Centre Swanmore. Plants for sale. Park & Ride FREE. Afternoon teas from 2 -5.30pm. Gardens open 1-6pm. Tickets £6, accompanied under 15s free. Proceeds shared between: Rowans Hospice (Reg Charity No 299731), & St.Barnabas (Reg Charity number 1128899). Info: Call 02392 382433 or 01489 892750

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Sun 10 Jul From 11am to 5pm bishopswalthaminbloom.org.uk Guide of addresses available from Sweet Corner & Best wishes

12 gardens: 6 new to the event, 4 opened in 2019 and 2 in 2017.

Refreshments will be available at 5 gardens. Plants and crafts for sale at some gardens too.

Entry will be via our garden Guide, costing £6.00 per person.

This gives admission to all the gardens. The guides will be on sale at The Sweet Corner in the High Street and at Best Wishes in Brook Street throughout June and July or by contacting us via the website. On Sunday 10th July the guides will be on sale in Red Lion Street from10.00. The guide gives a brief description of each garden, with a photograph.

There are maps to show where each garden is located. Buying the guide in advance allows you to plan your day.

Vineyards of Hampshire Fizz Fest

Alfonso The Magnificent

This highly successful Hampshire sparkling wine tasting festival organised by Vineyards of Hampshire is delighted to make a return in 2022. The 8th Vineyards of Hampshire Fizz Fest at Black Chalk Vineyard in their stunning event vineyard circle space. * Ticket includes tastings of over 20 Vineyard of Hampshire still & sparkling wines, held in the Tasting Marquee * Fizz Bar in association with Cabinet Rooms Cocktail Bar, Winchester * Masterclass Barn tickets with Enjoy Discovering Wine * Tipple Talk * Riedel Glass * Tickets for Vineyard & Winery Tours * Hampshire Food Producers and Streetfood * Live Band - Ticket £25

Wed 13 Jul From 8.30pm, Doors open 8pm www.hambledonfolkclub.com The Youth Hut, West Street, Hambledon PO7 4RW

Alfonso the Magnificent is an innovative and exciting group, mixing traditional genres of modern folk, Latin, jazz and Classical music to create a unique sound of their own. They perform original songs ranging from melancholic, emotionally charged ballads to toe-tapping upbeat dance tunes.

They are a four-piece band from Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex: Violinist Mervyn Wallis, Singer/Guitarist Leo Gibbs, Accordionist David Warner and Percussionist Nathan Marshall.

A great, live act! Tickets £12.00 (members £10.00, under-18s and students £6.00).

For tickets and further information email: folkclubhambledon@hotmail. co.uk or Tel: 023 9263 2719 The Youth Hut, West Street, Hambledon PO7 4RW(adjacent Village Hall and next to The Vine pub).

Sun 24 Jul 12 - 4.30pm vineyardsofhampshire.co.uk Cottonworth, Andover Hampshire, SP11 7JX

Thomas & Friends & The Watercress Line

Sun 14 Aug From 9am to 5pm www.watercressline.co.uk Ropley Station, Ropley, SO24 0BL

Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement!

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GARDEN / COMMUNITY

Planning the Garden

to the house beautifully. A rural setting suggests a naturalistic or cottage style planting, or urban space could go modern. You could compliment this in the material you choose for your pots or other garden décor.

A formal style is traditionally achieved by Symmetrical planting, using straight lines that mirror each other, and this is easily replicated on a small scale with clever use of statement plants to punctuate.

Asymmetry, with the use of curvilinear planting, provides a more relaxed feel.

Think about Balance to maintain proportion (a tall shrub might be offset by a bench, or a water feature, for example).

Simplicity – where less is more. Fewer plants (or pots or materials) in a similar family or colour group together cause a greater impact that many different plants dotted about the place.

Hello, Plant Lovers!

In the last edition of the Forum, we explored ‘Right Plant, Right Place’. You are probably looking forward to your local Summer Plant Fair. But wait! Whether it be the sensory joy they induce, or the wildlife that they attract that you love about plants – take a moment to consider these 6 Design Principles.

Harmony: What feeling does your space give you? Do you feel calm or elegant, playful or quirky? This is the ‘Spirit of the Place’.

The principle of Cohesion helps us connect the growing space

Rotary Club of Fareham equips Squadron of puppies!

The Rotary Club of Fareham does amazing things for charities and communities in this country and abroad but, what fun, they have now equipped one complete squadron of cadet puppies for Hounds for Heroes!

This Hampshire based charity, Hounds for Heroes, provides specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled people of both the UK Armed Forces and the Emergency Services. They aim to provide help and practical support leading to an enhanced quality of life.

As Norman Chapman, President of the Club, said “I discovered there are over 900,000 injured service people in the UK and felt we could help by providing equipment for the dogs trained by this charity. We’ve donated funds for crates, bedding, high-visibility canine jackets, dog beds, kit bags and all the other equipment needed for one squadron of puppies.”

Over this presidential year the Club has raised £3,353.21 for Hounds for Heroes and also gives ongoing support for Global Sight

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Rhythm / Repetition is similar – the designer’s trick of using groups of 3 to 5 plants in regular spacing about the site is very effective in making a place seem ‘put together.’ Divide perennials to multiply plants cheaply.

A nod to these principles will elevate your planting space to a whole new level. Next Time: Plant selection!

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Members met one of the puppies (now quite large!) when the Club had dinner at Rotarian Antonio’s Spanish restaurant in Fareham when we presented our final cheque to the charity. Founder of the charity, Allen Parton, spoke at the event and said “Every single penny that the charity receives has such a major impact on our ability to place life enhancing assistance dogs with our disabled and injured services personnel as successfully as we do.

To have had the support of the Rotary Club of Fareham has been extremely humbling. Our charity motto "together we can" takes on such a huge poignancy at moments like this, when such caring organisations stand shoulder to shoulder with us on our mission.

The monies raised will go to equipping one of our squadrons of cadets (puppies) with all their equipment and kit needed during their puppy training which lasts up to 14 months.”

If you're interested in joining Rotary Club of Fareham to use your time, talents, professional skills and energy to improve the lives of people in your local community then please contact us. In the process, you can enjoy the benefits of business networking, personal development, meeting new friends, hearing inspiring speakers, having a great deal of fun and experiencing that special sense of fulfillment that comes from achieving something really worthwhile.

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COMMUNITY / PROFESSIONAL

Joyful Jubilee Celebration at Rotary Wheel House On Saturday, 3rd June, thirty guests from the Fareham based charity ‘The Friday Night Club’ were invited to the Wheel House for a celebratory tea.

Rotarians Mike Hurley, Rebecca Traynor and other Club members provided refreshments including a cream tea.

It was a special community event to ensure our guests had a superb Jubilee experience. Also in attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott (who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) and two visitors from France (Thierry and Anna) who were in Fareham as part of the Vannes visiting team.

‘The Friday Night Club’ is a charity that aims to improve the wellbeing of individuals with a learning difficulty (who may or may not have a mental health issue) through achievable activities in their community. It meets at the Scout Hut in Highlands Road, Fareham, but some activities are also available on other days of the week, run by volunteers and support staff.

From the very beginning of our event, there was an air of excitement in the Rotary Club of Fareham’s Wheel House facility at Hill Head the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks to Tesco Fareham) were particularly popular.

There was live music, singing and dancing and the Wheel House was decorated in Jubilee themed displays. Our guests were happy and excited to be part of this community event and ‘The Friday Night Club’ said that a brilliant afternoon was had by all. Councillor Katrina Trott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham for holding the event and said she was proud to be able to bring her French visitors who could see that Fareham was a caring community.

The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time to improve the lives of others.

Membership details can be found on our website.

Welsh tour for Aviation Group members Sixteen members of the Daedalus Aviation and Heritage Group went from their Gosport base to the Vale of Glamorgan near Cardiff for a special visit to the South Wales Aviation Museum at Barry.

Members visited the former St Athan RAF station which is where the RAF’s non-aircraft, ground engineering technicians are trained.

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Mr Mac - Support for Apple & Windows Apple’s newly announced OS 16 operating system for iPhones has many new features and will be available in the autumn, usually at the same time as this year’s new iPhone, the 14, is announced. It is compatible with many of the phones able to run the current IOS 15, but it is will not be available for some older devices including the iPhone SE, the iPhone 6s, the iPhone 6s Plus, the iPod touch, and the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. FYI, the first iPhone 6 was released in 2014 and the iPhone 7 in 2016. These phones will continue to function normally, they will not benefit from any of the new features available in IOS 16.

It is not just Apple; WhatsApp have just announced that older iPhones, specifically the iPhone 5, will no longer work with their software programme as these models will not be able to update their operating software to IOS 12 or any later version. The iPhone 5 is quite an old phone now having been introduced back in 2012.

Handy Tip. Taking a screenshot on an iPad can be fiddly. It really is such a useful feature to be able to share the picture with other people. It is automatically saved into your Photos library and here you can send the whole screen shot or edit it and just send the part you want to share. To make it much easier to do go to Settings > Accessibility then tap on Touch > turn on AssitiveTouch > here you will see a section CUSTOM ACTIONS, the first option is SingleTap > in the list you will see Screenshot, touch this and a small rectangle appears that stays on your screen. Now, when you touch this, it takes a screenshot.

It is home to No 4 School of Technical Training that provides continued training to personnel from all three Services and MOD civilian staff. Their mission is to deliver flexible, affordable, modern and effective technical training that meets the requirements of the UK’s Armed Forces. The base is also home to the University of Wales Air Squadron.

Terry Coombes, Chair of Daedalus Aviation & Heritage Group said, “we went particularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar to us at Lee-on-the-Solent, in the shape of the Fairey Gannet, Wessex and Sea King helicopters, Sea Prince and Sea Devon on display amongst several ex Royal Air Force jets including a Vampire, Hunter and a Phantom, plus a Shackleton under restoration.”

Members ages ranged from 16 to 80 who all enjoyed the experience and many photographs were taken despite the long journey. Training types were also evident with Folland Gnat and BAC Jet Provost, and locally produced light and microlight aircraft were also on display.

Thanks to one of the members of Daedalus Aviation and Heritage Group, there was a privileged look into the Horizon Aircraft Services hangar, where ex-Soviet Bloc fighters and trainers were kept alongside examples of the Percival Pembroke and Chipmunks plus 2 Harriers being restored to fly. This was a massive highlight of the trip and not one afforded to the casual museum visitor.

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The risks of not making a will Research from Which? magazine and Solicitors for the Elderly suggests that nearly half of wills in the UK are out of date and over half of the population do not have a will at all.

Mihiri Gajraj, Partner – Wills, Trusts & Probate

Making a will is one of the most important estate planning tools that everyone should have, even if you do not consider yourself to have possessions or money to give. Here are some of the risks for those who do not have a valid will: • If you die without a will then the distribution of your estate is dictated by the intestacy rules. These rules may not reflect how

Canine Heroes at shopping centre presentation We promised we would let you know the final figures raised for our charity, Hounds for Heroes, and we’re excited to announce the total.

During Rotarian Norman Chapman’s Presidential year, his chosen local charity has received a massive £4,523.05.

His year draws to a close this month and the Club is delighted to acknowledge the support received from Fareham Shopping Centre.

They contributed £1,230.87 of the overall figure through fundraising in the Centre and it is greatly appreciated by members of the Rotary Club of Fareham.

As Mike Taylor, Manager of Fareham Shopping Centre, said: “We were delighted to add our assistance to Hounds for Heroes. When we knew the charity provides much needed assistance to members of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and British Army - together with the ‘blue light’ emergency services - we felt we could make a positive difference with our contributions.”

Allen Parton the founder of Help for Heroes, went to the shopping Centre on Monday 20th June, with his assistance dogs. When they got together, next to the Rotary Club of Fareham’s Wishing Well, Manager of the Centre Mike Taylor presented Allen Parton with the money they had raised.

Those who are helped by the charity have been sadly injured or mentally harmed during the course of their employment. The Rotary Club of Fareham is pleased to add their support to the community in this way. A new charity for the year will be announced on 1st July at the start of the next Presidential year.

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If you are not married or in a registered civil partnership, when one dies, the surviving partner will receive nothing, potentially leading to significant financial hardship.

If spouses or civil partners are separating and one should die during that process then unless a will has been made directing otherwise, the majority of the deceased’s estate will transfer to their spouse or civil partner.

If you have significant assets, not having a will in place could lead to an unnecessary inheritance tax burden.

A will can indicate those persons that should become guardians of any minor children to prevent disagreements between the family, should both parents die.

For wills advice, contact Trethowans today on 023 8032 1000 or email: mihiri.gajraj@trethowans.com

Wide appeal at West Meon Spanish guitar, a prize-winning pianist, chamber music favourites, a baroque duo recital and a dazzling young soprano: this year’s West Meon Music Festival, which runs from the 8th to 11th of September is sure to appeal to a wide range of music lovers.

The festival, now its twelfth year, was founded by the Primrose Piano Quartet – one of the UK’s leading chamber ensembles – who regularly invite their musician friends to join them for the event, held in three beautiful Meon Valley churches. This year’s eight concerts include four solo or duo recitals, favourite works for chamber ensembles and a late night introduction to Schoenberg.

“It’s always a joy to share the festival with our various guests,” says Andrew Fuller, the Quartet’s cellist and festival musical director, “and we’re delighted this year that they include renowned guitarist, John Mills; violinist Huw Daniel, who is the leader of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment; Emanuil Ivanov, a brilliant young Bulgarian pianist who won the 2019 Busoni International Piano competition; and mezzo soprano Helen Charlston, who is a BBC New Generation Artist and winner of the 2018 London Handel Competition.”

Works to be performed by the Primrose include piano quartets by Beethoven and Mozart and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio. They will be joined by string players, Jonathan Martindale, Norbert Blume and Kirsten Jenson in several pieces, including Brahms’ String Sextet in G major and Schubert’s much-loved last chamber work, the String Quintet in C. As in previous years the festival will be raising funds for The Rosemary Foundation, which operates a “hospice at home” service in Hampshire.

Concerts take place at churches in West Meon, East Meon and Warnford and tickets are from £10 to £20 ,with generous discounts for students and accompanied children. Full details can be found at www.westmeonmusic.co.uk and the box office will open on 1st July.

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The building has been completely renovated to an extremely high standard over the last twelve months. The interior is modern and light, with an indulgent feel to the decor. The reception area has a warm and inviting feel and the entire team reflect this in their friendly and professional demeanour.

Saddle House Medi Spa offers a range of specialist treatments suited to men and women with the understanding that every patient has a different need. The spa’s menu ranges from beauty treatments to medical grade facials and facial aesthetics. The clinic is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring that the premises operate at the highest standard of medical practice.

If a pamper session with a beautiful view of the river appeals to you, then escape everyday life for an hour or two with one of the indulgent massages performed by our Senior Beauty Therapist, or revitalise your hands with a perfectly painted manicure. If your goal is to improve the overall appearance of your skin, then a clinical facial such as the IPL light therapy treatment, or the much sort after Hydrafacial will

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On booking a facial treatment, you will be invited to enjoy a complimentary Visia Skin Analysis which uses the latest AI technology to capture a multi-point image of the skin and assess its strengths and weaknesses at every level. Based on this analysis your practitioner will set up your unique patient journey to enhance, improve and rebalance the skin.

Saddle House Medi Spa is a charming addition to the local area. From massage to thread vein removal, the experienced and professional team will help you to discover and uncover your very best you.

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Meon Valley Lions Swanmore Village Fete Meon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line up ready for Saturday 9th July with the gates opening at 12 noon. They’ll be all the usual games, stalls and some fantastic raffle prizes generously donated by local businesses.

Dog Show

We’re delighted to be holding a dog show competition again which is an ideal opportunity to show off your ‘best friend’ so make sure you arrive in time to register by 12:30.

Music and Dancing

We’ve got a brilliant selection of local talent to perform for you this year including Swan Samba Band; Roynon School of Dance and Contraband.

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Classic Motorcycles and Cars

The classic motorcycles will once again be gathering at the Rising Sun, Swanmore at 10am, for the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic cars will be arriving direct to the Swanmore Recreation Ground. Look out for the Carnival King, Queen, Prince and Princess who’ll be travelling in style. See our website for the Meon Valley Run route.

Mill Cottage Farm Experience

Children are going to get a great opportunity for a ‘hands on’ experience interacting with The Mill Cottage Farm Experience animals. They’re specialists in taking a variety of animals out to schools, playgroups and residential homes as an educational and recreational experience for all ages.

WW2 Spitfire fly past

We’re fortunate to have been selected to have our own flypast of one of these iconic aircraft. So, at 13.53, the familiar sound of the Spitfire’s Merlin engine should herald a wonderful sight over the Swanmore Fete – a sight not to be missed!

We look forwarding to welcoming you and, in the process, raising lots of money to support our local community. www.meonvalleylionsclub.org.uk

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The Bishops Waltham Brocante/flea market makes a welcome return on Sunday 10th July in the High Street & Cross Street 40 stalls from traders and enthusiasts will be offering a huge range of antiques vintage & retro items – the ultimate in upcycling.

Why not spend your Sunday with us and browse for bargains and quirky finds, stay for brunch ,lunch or afternoon tea. This is a very popular event and as well as your favourite stalls there is always something new offered so whether you like Antiques, Collectables, Vintage Curios Bric a Brac or Vinyl records.

Parking is free in the car parks and there is plenty of off street parking. This is a joint initiative between the organiser the Bishops Waltham Chamber of Trade 9.30am – 3.30pm

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MARTY UNDERWOOD LOCAL ARTIST My work is displayed at Tashinga and I will be exhibiting there at the Bishop Waltham Brocante on Sunday 10th July.

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Their characterful rooms offer you calming sanctuary from the elements after a long walk in the Beautiful Forest of Bere or a hard days work away from home.

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Rachel Hudson & The Selborne Landscape Partnership present

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he exhibition, From The Margins, is created in response to the work of The Selborne Landscape Partnership, restoring the countryside that was home to Gilbert White and Jane Austen.

Initially working in conservation communication, Rachel Hudson is known for her lively, yet authentic approaches to natural history illustration and social engagement. She has earned recognition in the UK and US for her collaborations with leading organisations to champion wildlife at risk, captivate audiences and prompt positive change.

Taking inspiration from her interest in Medieval stained glass and illuminated manuscripts, Rachel invites you into the microworlds of the field margins. While drawing on the legacy of Medieval art, this exhibition introduces elements from our own time and place.

Part I

The Selborne Bestiary is a visual metaphor for declining species in isolated habitat fragments and the importance of a joinedup ‘mosaic approach’ in conservation that aims to create an interconnected, functioning landscape for wildlife, alongside agriculture.

It is informed by compartment portraits of medieval bestiaries that showcase representative beasts and stress the beauty and diversity of the natural world. Following decades of intensive farming, there is only one species per square, nature at the minimum. Our increasing consumer demands come at the expense of the health of the natural environment. What happens in between the squares and how these species can survive and thrive in the contemporary farmed landscape, is explored in Margins.

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Margins shows you what life can look like when field margins are planted, managed and reconnected by farmers and volunteers.

Witness the energy and struggles of the changing seasons, where predator and prey find food and shelter, while farmers are busy with their labours of the months, to produce our food. At two metres high, these Margins play with the central convention of Medieval marginalia (tiny doodles at the edges of books). Centre-

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stage and large-scale, here they arm the beauty and purpose of seemingly untidy and unimportant strips of land.

The Selborne Landscape Partnership

Established in 2014 with the idea that if farmers collaborated at the landscape scale to conserve nature the whole would be more than the sum of the parts – and where better to set about doing this than in a parish which has had its nature immortalised by Gilbert White. It quickly transpired that this collaboration was about much more than farmers as a range of local wildlife organisations got on board and a small army of amateur naturalists enthusiastically gave up their time for surveys to guide action on the ground.

Now we are delighted to be part of this new artistic collaboration with Rachel Hudson. Her beautifully evocative illustrations of our field margin species demonstrate how conservation needs art as well as heart to grow public support, giving us an opportunity to share the work we do in a compelling way. Following in the footsteps of the many talented illustrators of numerous editions of The Natural History of Selborne Rachel wonderfully captures and celebrates the beauty and diversity of Selborne’s farmed landscape and its wild inhabitants.

William Selborne, Lead Farmer, Selborne Landscape Partnership

About Rachel Hudson

Rachel Hudson is an illustrator based in Four Marks, Hampshire.

She is known for her lively and authentic natural history illustrations for information, greetings cards, publishing, packaging and editorial.

Clients include BBC Wildlife Magazine, Bloomsbury Publishing, Butterfly Conservation, the National Trust and The Wildlife Trusts.

Her first children’s non-fiction book, 100 Endangered Species, was published in 2021. http://rachelhudsonillustration.com/

The exibition will run from 21st June – 14th August 2022 at Gilbert White’s House Museum.

Ticket prices vary, for details please visit www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk or tel. 01420 511275

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Bot ley A historic, charming village in the heart of Hampshire

otley was once described as the most delightful village in the world by famous journalist and radical politician William Cobbett, who called the place home between 1806 and 1820. It is hard to disagree with Mr Cobbett as you wander down the High Street, which has a unmistakable Olde Worlde, country village feel to the place, with pubs and eateries dotted along the High Street. The buildings, some dating back to the 17th Century, certainly transport you to a bygone era with their columns and sash windows.

passed by marriage to the Dukes of Portland. For about the next two hundred and fifty years, the Portlands leased the Mills to various tenant millers. Britain’s involvement in the wars of Europe in the second half of the Eighteen Century caused a significant increase in the population along the south coast of England.

The demand for flour in the area rose with the increase in population and in 1757 plans were drawn up for the expansion of “His Grace the Duke of Portlands Mills at Botley.” The present centre building gets its appearance from this date.

However, Botley has been around much longer than the 17th Century. A settlement first appeared during the 10th Century, when the Romans built a road from Chichester to Southampton, crossing the River Hamble just south of present-day Botley. The settlement was known in Saxon times as 'Bottaleah' ('Botta' was most likely a person, while 'Leah' is a Saxon word for a woodland clearing). Some time prior to the Norman conquest during the 11th Century, a gradual rise in sea level meant that travellers found the river easier to ford further north of the original Roman crossing. This new crossing place provided a new focal point for the village, which in 1086 was listed in the Domesday book as 'Botelie' and included two mills and had a population of less than 100.

In 1838 the site was bought by W and J Clarke and the Mills. As well as grinding and trading cereals, the company also traded in coal, importing it in by barges which came up the River Hamble at high tide. Grain was also imported this way until 1914. For a short time between 1830 and 1848 paper was also manufactured on this site. In 1921 the Botley Flour Milling Company Limited was formed and by 1928 control of it was sold to the Appleby family and remains in their ownership today. Commercial white flour production continued at Botley until 1990 and stoneground flour until 1993, when for economic reasons production ceased.

As previously mentioned, The Domesday Book in 1086 is the earliest documentation showing this site to have been used for milling. The site was part of the Manor of Botley and owned by Ralph de Mortimer, a French nobleman who fought on the side of King William I at the Battle of Hastings. The mills remained with the Mortimer family until the early part of the Fourteenth Century, when manor and mills were held on their behalf by a family who had taken on the name of Botley.

During the English dissolution of the monasteries (1536 to 1539) the Manor of Botley and hence the mills was given to one Thomas Wriothesly who was a commissioner of Henry VIII and later was made Earl of Southampton. The third Earl died without a male heir and the manor, including Botley Mills,

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In the mid 19th Century, the climate made South Hampshire ideal for growing strawberries, with Botley becoming the centre for thriving trade of the fruit.

In 1841, Botley railway station was opened by the London and Southampton Railway Company, becoming a major loading point for the seasonal strawberry traffic, with Botley forming the start of what is now known as the Strawberry Trail, a 15 mile footpath to Bursledon Railway Station, via Manor Farm Country Park.

So, with a rich history and lots to see and do in Botley, what's keeping you from going?

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Manor Farm Country Park

A working farm of a bygone age set in 400 acres of beautiful countryside on the banks of the River Hamble.

The farm portrays rural life of the late Victorian age through the living history presentation of historic buildings and agricultural machinery, including a medieval farmhouse and 13th century church. Children will love meeting all the friendly farm animals or going ‘back to school’ in the farm’s Victorian schoolroom. The Country Park offers miles of waymarked walks through a scenic landscape of farmland and riverside woodland. A great place to come and unwind.

Are you a budding photographer?

Do you have cute animal or pet pictures on your phone?

This year the Botley Mills Country Store are hosting a calendar competition. Submit your entries via email to lyn.massey@botleymills.co.uk before midnight on 31st July 2022.

T&C available on our Facebook page 'Botley Mills Country Store'

Tel: 01489 787055 www.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm Manor Farm Country Park, Pyland's Ln, Southampton SO31 1BH

The Strawberry Trail The Strawberry Trail is a figure of eight walking path in the Hamble River Valley.

Starting from Botley the first loop heads north west to the edge of Eastleigh before returning via the Itchen Valley Country Park and Manor Farm Country Park. The second, smaller loop follows the River Hamble to Bursledon before making a circuit of the Royal Victoria Country Park beside Southampton Water and the pretty Hamble-le-Rice.

The area was once an important strawberry growing region.

Hamble and the Solent Water have a long history of boatbuilding and you will find marinas and boating activity along the trail.

More information online at: www.bit.ly/2OsX4fg

Our florists’ shop in Botley is perfect for all types of flowers. The many years of experience and the enjoyment we get from delighting our customers are the qualities that make us different.

Weddings

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Orders can be placed by phone on: 02381 781870

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A COMMUNITY PUB FOR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND FUN!

BOTLEY'S POPULAR VENUE FOR MEETING FRIENDS, FAMILY GET-TOGETHERS, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES AND CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE. PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AND CHARITY PARTNERS:

HAMBLE VALLEY FUNDRAISING GROUP

ALL SAINTS’ BOTLEY ‘RAISE THE ROOF’

CHRISTMAS TOY & EASTER EGG APPEALS

VETERAN’S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

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THE BIG PINK BOTLEY AND BOORLEY GREEN WALK FOR LIFE SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST Starting at 2pm from Botley Square and returning to The Dolphin for THE BIG PINK PARTY! https://fundraise. cancerresearchuk.org/ page/botley-boorley-greenwalk-for-life

Following the re-opening in May 2020, The Dolphin has once again established itself as the heart of the community, with a focus on great food, convivial hospitality and enthusiastic support and fundraising for local causes - all accompanied with Steve’s never-ending conveyor belt of ideas!

So, whether you're just catching up with mates over a drink or you're feeling a little peckish, the Dolphin is the perfect place to visit.

JAZZ • Second TUESDAY of July, August and September from 7pm until 9pm.

FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER A celebration Roast Beef lunch to commemorate Trafalgar Day, the victory won by the Royal Navy at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805.

In Aid of Local Service Charities

HALLOWEEN CHILDREN'S PARTY

SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER Don't Say Sausages!

A memorable party experience with CrazyM children's entertainer.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING...

Look out for the usual Dolphin enthusiasm for the Festive season.

• Tea with Santa • Children's Toy Collection for Southampton City Council Childrens' Services • Big Fundraising Christmas Raffle • Festive Lunch and Dinner menus coming soon • Friday and Saturday Party Nights

The pub hosts many local groups, with coffee mornings, breakfast and lunch clubs, darts and dominoes’ teams and is a regular stop-off for dogs and their owners. There's even a ‘Paint at the Pub’ on the last Thursday of every month.

The Dolphin is also Botley’s home of live Jazz, courtesy of BJASS (Botley Jazz Appreciation Social Society) on the second Sunday of every month throughout the year and in the evening on the second Tuesday during the summer.

• Second SUNDAY of every month from 12 noon until 2.45pm.

TRAFALGAR DAY LUNCH

All set for a Peaky Blinder's special!

A warm, friendly welcome from Steve and the gang is guaranteed.

Buffets perfect for any occaision

The Dolphin offers a varied menu – from pub classics to the chef's signature dishes, stunning summer salads and of course, the traditional Sunday roast. with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available.

Wednesdays are 'Speed Quiz' night hosted by Starman Jon. It's a quiz quite unlike any other – using smart devices rather than pens and paper. Lots of fun and no danger of cheating!

Cliffie's Meat Draw takes place on Friday evenings during the summer.

Tickets are available throughout the week from the team.

Earlier this year, the garden area was extended, block-paved with new furniture to make the most of the warmer weather. There's a convenient 'Order at Table' App to get your drinks direct to your table.

The Dolphin, 9 High Street, Botley SO30 2EA. Telephone: 01489 782014 www.dolphin-botley.co.uk dolphin.botley

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At Town and Country, we take pride in ensuring every client receives the best customer service, from the informative and knowledgeable sales process through to the extensive after sales care.

Our boutique showroom showcases some of the finest kitchen and bathroom furniture available, with a strong emphasis on UK and European manufacturing. Bathroom manufacturers on display include Ambiance Bain, Pelipal, Hansgrohe, Roper Rhodes and Miller of Sweden, with Porcelanosa tiling throughout the showroom. Our kitchens are expertly crafted by Schuller, the second largest German kitchen manufacturer, they have an extensive and inspiring collection ranging from the contemporary to the more traditional.

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Please contact us regarding our complementary design and quotation service, we look forward to hearing from you.

Visit Town & Country 8 The High Street, Botley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO3O 2EA Telephone: 01489 536187 Email: sales@town-and-country.co.uk www.town-and-country.co.uk

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Plastic Free July

By Plastric Free Foundation

What you can do

even supermarkets have sections with freshly baked goods that are yet to be packaged. By heading along with your own reusable bread bag or containers, you can easily avoid single-use plastic packaging.

Want some tips to find out how you can reduce plastic waste? The good news is, anyone can get involved. You can start out small, or really challenge yourself! Get inspired using the menu options below.

Takeaway Coffec Cups

You can easily avoid takeaway coffee cups by bringing along your own reusable alternative. There are many reusable coffee cups available on the market. Keep it in your bag or on your desk at work; wherever you’ll remember to use it.

Many people choose socially and environmentally-friendly reusables made of ceramic, glass, plastic or stainless steel. You don’t even need to purchase a special cup.

You can bring a mug or jar from home – just be conscious of using items that can heat up or don’t travel well if you’re going far.

If you forget your reusable alternative and don’t have time to dine-in, consider going without. It might not be easy, but will probably mean you never forget again!

Pre-packed fruit and vegetables

Buying plasticwrapped or packaged fruits and vegetables can be convenient, but unfortunately it creates plastic waste. Instead, look out for loose fruit and vegetables in your local grocery store, or head to a farmers market or organic store where plastic packaging is less often used.

Choose lightweight, reusable produce bags instead of the plastic bags that are usually provided. Be sure to look for ones made from recycled plastic or repurposed netting fabric. It’s also worth asking if you really need a plastic bag. For example, if you’re buying a bunch of bananas, why not just keep them loose in your shopping basket

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If you forget to bring your own, you can also ask for a paper bag (which you can recycle later on if clean, or compost or shred and feed to the worm farm). or trolley and transport them home in your reusable shopping bag?

Plastic Bottles

Avoiding buying single-use plastic water bottles is as simple as carrying your own reusable alternative with you. Be sure to choose a socially-responsible and environmentally-friendly alternative, such as a reusable bottle made from stainless steel, glass, or safe aluminium.

If you do forget to bring your water bottle along with you, don’t panic. You can find a fountain, ask a cafe for a glass of water, or purchase a glass bottle of water and reuse it.

Meat, Fish & Deli

Choose to refuse pre-packaged meat, fish and deli products, particularly those sold on polystyrene trays. It’s worth shopping around for a local butcher, fishmonger or deli-counter who sell unpackaged items. Just remember to bring your own reusable container along when you go shopping.

At the Bakery

Most local bakeries, farmers markets and

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Reduce what you buy.

Before you make a purchase, ask yourself if you truly need it, or if you can repurpose other items that you already have. Shopping for secondhand clothing and products helps contribute to less waste. Avoid products that are wrapped in plastic, and seek more sustainable alternatives.

Reusable Bags

Reusable shopping bags are a fantastic alternative to singleuse plastic bags. It’s a great idea to keep a stash of your reusable bags somewhere where you’ll remember them; like in the boot of your car or by your front door.

You can also get into the habit of writing a reminder to yourself at the start of each grocery shopping list. Reusable bags go beyond just grocery shopping – bring them along for all shopping trips! There are even purse/pocket sized reusable bags that you can keep on hand for emergencies.

For more information and ideas on how to reduce your platic waste visit: www.plasticfreejuly.org/

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With our MOT preparation we can provide a thorough inspection and present your vehicle for MOT ensuring that it is fully prepared for a first time test pass.

Commercial Vehicle Repair • Fleet Management • MOT Preparation Accident Repair Facilities • Vacuum Tanker Specialists • Fabrication • Diagnostics

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We provide a professional and friendly service for the motorists of Botley, Hedge End, Burridge, Curdridge and surrounding areas in Hampshire.

We are an authorized class 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 MOT Testing station, for Diesel and Catalyst equipped cars. We have a fully equipped modern workshop catering for all makes of car and light commercial vehicle; our staff are all fully qualified and have considerable experience in the motor trade. We aim to offer an extremely cost effective alternative to main dealer fees.

MOTs While You Wait • Prices From £44 • Account & Fleet Work

Motorbike MOT Testing now available We have a fully equipped modern workshop catering for all makes of motorbike; our staff are all fully qualified and have considerable experience in the motor trade. We aim to offer an extremely cost effective alternative to main dealer fees.

MOTORING / HOME

Andrews Autosource Carefully Selected Cars Approved by trading standards

WE HAVE MOVED, NOW AT BRAMDEAN GARAGE ON THE A272, BRAMDEAN AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE LACK OF AVAILABLE CARS BELOW, NOW WOULD BE A FANTASTIC TIME TO SELL ANY CAR NOT BEING USED AND GET A GREAT PRICE FOR IT. The following cars have been carefully selected because of their low mileage, excellent condition and service history.

2014 (64) Honda CRV SR I-DTEC, sat nav, dual zone climate control, heated front seats, £ 30 tax, Only 25,000 miles, 1 owner £15,995 2017 (67) Honda Jazz 1.3 EX Nav , 5 door, Sat Nav, front and rear parking sensors and camera, cruise control, 8,000 miles £14,395 2014 (14) Honda CRV EX I-DTEC 4x4, 150 bhp, Sat nav, dual zone climate control, electric and heated leather seats, panoramic roof, electric tailgate, cruise control, 65,000 miles, 1 owner SOLD 2020 (69) Hyundai i10 Play, sat nav, air conditioning, cruise control, parking sensors, 8,600 miles £10,495 2018 (68) Hyundai i10 S, no frills just a basic car 21,000 miles £7995 2014 (64) Kia Venga 2 Automatic, air conditioning, parking sensors, 25,700 miles SOLD 2014 (64) Nissan Note Acenta Premium, sat nav, air con, 18,300 miles SOLD

VIEW OUR CURRENT STOCK AT www.andrews-autosource.co.uk/vehicles-for-sale

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Opening Times Mon - Thur 8-5pm Friday 8-3pm

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Free Physics Festival for Science teachers

Winchester College’s Physics Department has worked with the Hampshire Physics CPD Partnership this year to deliver a series of informative practical workshops for specialist and non-specialist physics teachers. Each half term, teachers Jeremy Douglas and Jamie Barron have provided hands-on experience to teachers from across the region to develop their confidence in teaching physics at Key Stages 3 and 4.

Sessions on electromagnetism, electricity, waves and energy have been delivered by our specialist physics dons with the aim of addressing misconceptions and demonstrating engaging practical activities.

After many years of working with Physics Partners the relationship is going from strength to strength and has also brought together UTC Portsmouth and STEM Academy South to deliver a programme of events.

This year, the annual Festival of Physics will be taking place at Winchester College on Saturday 9 July with a diverse programme of workshops, a keynote plenary from Dr David Price from Diamond Light Source, as well as a chance to meet our exhibitors and network with physics teachers and technicians from across the region.

The festival is free and open to all teachers and technicians delivering physics in schools.

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The 20th Hampshire Food Festival Come and join in the fun of the Hampshire Food Festival, returning this summer.

Now in its 20th year, the award-winning Hampshire Food Festival is a glorious celebration of the region's food and drink with a programme of events throughout July. This is the biggest Food Festival in the country: encompassing BBQ, markets, pop-ups, shows, tastings, trails and tours across the county from 1st-31st July.

Hampshire Fare established the very first Hampshire Food Festival back in 2000 and it quickly achieved a scale not seen elsewhere. When most food festivals were based around a market format and held for one day, Hampshire’s ran for a fortnight and included walks, talks, tours, tastings and cookery demos. By 2008 it had evolved into a month of activities, encouraging locals and visitors to explore Hampshire’s countryside, villages and market towns and discover its abundance of food and drink.

“In this year’s Festival events programme MasterChef winner and Hampshire local Jane Devonshire writes: “The message to try local is a message which truly resonates at the moment. Choosing local supports your neighbours, considers the environment and strengthens the local economy. Just as important, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight’s produce is among the very best on offer across the country and, indeed, the world."

This popular Festival continues to feature a wide variety of tasty events. Highlights from this year’s programme include old favourites, among them farm tours and cheese suppers at Lyburn Farm in the New Forest; Fizz Fest, at Black Chalk vineyard in the Test Valley; and the local produce market and chefs’ kitchen at the New Forest Show. Exciting new experiences are

also lined up, among them: a Gin and Beer Fest at the Gin Palace in Andover; Cocktails and Canapés with MasterChef winner Jane Devonshire at Gorilla Spirts in Upton Grey; gin tasting at Kimbridge Barn in the Test Valley; Pothecary Gin pop-up at Montagu Arms in Beaulieu; and Raimes Sparkling Wine Summer Courtyard in Tichborne.

There are also BBQ Masterclasses with SoCal in Southampton, baking workshops with South Downs Sourdough in Cheriton, and a Food Fare at Westlands Farm Shop near Wickham. Special dining experiences will be popping up at Hampshire Deli in Wolverton, Balmer Lawn in Brockenhurst, and The Lighthouse in Milford, plus a Coates & Seely special event at The White Horse, Otterbourne, Winchester.

Tracy Nash comments: “Hampshire Food Festival celebrates one of the great pleasures in life: food and drink with a relaxed carnival atmosphere and opportunities to discover new tastes and experiences. The Festival continues to provide what it set out to achieve when it was set up in 2000: a great opportunity for independents to raise their profile and a unique way for everyone to enjoy and appreciate Hampshire’s heritage, culture, and sense of place. We are inviting everyone to join the celebration, and how welcome that will be after the past two years.”

Free copies of the Hampshire Food Festival events programme will be available from various farm shops, village stores, pubs, restaurants and hotels, events and markets.

The events will also be listed on the Hampshire Fare own events page. A digital version of the Hampshire Food Festival events programme can be read online.

For more information visit: www.hampshirefare.co.uk

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Theatre & Shows

The Blue Apple Macbeth

2022 The Villagers Open Air Drama Group The Villagers Open Air Anything Funny Open Mic Comedy Drama Group present the comedy

Love’s

Labour’s Lost Tues 19 July

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Always proud to be the scourge of purists, Blue Apple take a look under the bonnet of this story of murderous ambition and throw out whatever isn’t needed to push the story forward to its inevitable end. As experienced purveyors of throwing light into areas previously dark, you can also expect a few moments that are certainly not in the original.

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Southwick Road, Wickham PO17 6HR

Saturday 16th July 2022

Love's Labour's Lost by William Laughs, giggles, chortles welcome Shakespeare.

Please bring chairs Play starts at 7.30 p.m. Gates open regular fromopen-mic 6.00 p.m. at Eastleigh’s / rugs and picnie. Prices: Adults Anything Funny Pleaseticket bring(2chairscomedy /rugs night. and picnic £10, Children £8, Family features stand-up, sketches, songs, Adults and 2 Children) £28.00. poetry, cabaret and everything Prices: All profts in aid of The Rowans Adults £10 • Children £8 • Familyinticket (2 adults + is 2 children) between.

Entry free for £28.00 Hospice. To book tickets: please performers but as there are a go to www.villagers.org.uk or All profits in aid oflimited The Rowans numberHospice of available spots, telephone 02392 345346. we recommend booking your performance slot in advance. To please go to School of Rock To book tickets:register your interest, please send www.villagers.org.uk or telephone 02392 345346 a message to the Anything Funny Facebook page. Performers wishing to sign up on the day must arrive by 7.30pm at the latest.

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The Pirates of Penzance at Wintershill Hall Mon 18 - Sat 23 Jul Mon-Sat 7.30 Wed/Thu/Sat 2pm

7.30pm dialy, Sun 17 - 2.30pm titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com Titchfield Festival Theatre 73 St Margarets Lane, Titchfield

When Barnaby Folcey is murdered at a family gathering at Marlgate Manor, it transpires that he had a motive to murder everybody else but no one had a reason to want him dead.

While dying, he scrawled the letters “b-a-r,” which can implicate everyone. While the bizarre group frantically tries to unmask the murderer; people vanish, poison is found in the sherry, and the police take forever to arrive.

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While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly rock out, Dewey falls for the school’s beautiful, but uptight headmistress, Miss Mullins, helping her rediscover the wild child within. But, will they all find redemption at the battle of the bands?

Tue 26 - 30 Jul Tue-Thu 7.30, Sat 2, Fri/Sat 7.30 mayflower.org.uk Mayflower, 22-26 Commercial Road, Southampton

The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history! Fresh from his hugely successful Broadway debut, Derren returns home to the UK to launch his first brand new theatre show in six years: Showman. The content of the show remains a closely guarded secret, but if you’ve seen him before, you know you’re in for a powerhouse treat!

Tue 26 Jul - Thu 4 Aug

Mayflower, 22-26 Commercial Road, Southampton

School of Rock is the global hit musical based on the iconic movie starring Jack Black. Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn is cast out by his dive-bar bandmates and finds himself in desperate need of cash. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite prep school, he exposes his students to the rock gods he idolises, transforming them into a mind-blowing rock band.

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Wed 13 Jul to Sat 23 Jul

With hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit, The Pirates of Penzance is as fresh as if it had been written today. It is packed-full of memorable songs such as To be a Pirate King!, Modern Major General and A Policeman's Lot is Not a Happy One. Running time (approx): 2hrs 10mins (including 20 minute interval). Please bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing and a picnic.

Daily 7.30pm - Sun 31 2.30pm titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com

Sun 24 Jul From 7.30pm - Gates open 6pm www.illyria.co.uk Wintershill Hall, Durley, SO32 2AL

Frederick, apprenticed to the Pirates since a child, learns that he was born in a leap year on 29th February, and that he is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st BIRTHDAY, not his 21st year.

With only the inept Penzance constabulary to protect him, how will he resist being forced to endure a life of crime until he is 84 - and will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long?

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1609. I am Emilia.Writer. Wife.

Lover. Mother. Muse. 400 years ago Emilia Bassano wanted her voice to be heard. It wasn’t. Could she have been the “Dark Lady” of Shakespeare’s sonnets? What of her own poems? Why was her story erased from history?

Emilia and her sisters reach out to us across the centuries with passion, fury, laughter and song.

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make you think. The new show is called ‘Gods and Dogs’. This new hilarious dystopian allegory is set in 2084 on the fictitious island of Abatina in a world where people are either glamorous celebrities or slobbering dog-like followers of them gripped to their telepafones – with the exception of the Nevnops (Not Very Nice People) as the President, Big Al, calls them.

The story follows Tina who enters ‘Marriage Maker’, a ‘telepavision’ gameshow. The idea of the game is if you win you get to marry the super-glamorous footballer, Harry Best, on the Saturday, have a weekend of love, then divorce him on the Monday. ‘All the fun & no ties!’ as the compere, Rich Nobb, puts it.

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The Rudes are touring again this summer with a great new show and will be visiting East Hampshire again - their twenty-fourth annual visit to some villages! You won’t want to miss their brand of high tempo, physical theatre performed by some of the best actor / musicians around and designed to make you laugh out loud… and

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Will it really be like this in 2084? Is it happening even now? Will Tina get her man? Will Doreen escape the Mind Police? You’ll have to put down your telepafones and come to find out! Get your tickets now. www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk Commedia dell'Arte Inspired Theatre - 01323 501260 therudes1948@gmail.com

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The Curdridge Country Show and Barn Dance

vintage fire engines, slot-car racing and more. We have some wonderful entertainment for you to see in the arena including singing, dancing, birds of prey and mountain bike stunts. Big Noise Community Samba Band are also performing on the showground.

There is delicious food and drink available to tantalise the taste buds and a wide variety of trade stands for you to peruse. Why not get involved and enter the horticultural show or take part in our photography competition?

For the chance to win some fantastic prizes, visit the grand draw stall and buy a ticket for only £1 each. Our main prizes include cash prizes of £500, £300 or £200 donated by Arlington Fleet Services and a hamper from Fortnum & Mason donated by Doyle & Palmer Wealth Management.

For only £20 for a family ticket, it is great value for money.

Tickets can be bought at the entry gates on show-day. Cash or cards accepted.

Saturday 16th July sees the 63rd Curdridge Country Show open its gates and welcome you to enjoy a fun-filled day out for all the family.

Activities and attractions include pony rides, vintage cars, a climbing wall, inflatables, a tea-cup ride, a bungee trampoline,

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If after all of this you still have energy left, come along to the Barn Dance in the evening from 7.30pm to midnight. There is a bar serving craft cider, real ale, Pimms, Prosecco, wine, a selection of spirits and soft drinks. Hot food will be available to buy throughout the evening from S & J Mobile Catering. Cash and Card payments are accepted for food and drink. Please buy your ticket online from our website at www.curdridgeshow.co.uk.

We hope that you will come along and join us.

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Saturday 16 July 2022

Reading Room Lane, Curdridge, SO32 2HE Show - 11am until 5pm, Free parking • Family Ticket £20 Barn Dance - 7.30pm to midnight Early-bird ticket price until 16th June • Adults £10 & Under 18s £8 Standard ticket price is • Adults £12 & Under 18s £10 SPONSORS

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