Meon Valley Forum - Issue 98 - January 2024

ISSUE 98 JANUARY 2024

Meon Valley

FORUM Life in your Community

ENVIRONMENT FEATURE

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Trust - What's that tree?

Briddlesford Fish Pie

FEATURE BY LUCIA FOSTER-FOUND The Last Lick

NEWS & EVENTS FOR JANUARY Find out what's going on in the Meon Valley

STYLE ˙ INTERIORS ˙ HEALTH & BEAUTY ˙ INTERVIEWS ˙ FOOD & DRINK ˙ ENTERTAINMENT ˙ EVENTS Cover Image: Meonstoke Church, Meon Valley

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Soberton – Price Guide £750,000 Freehold Superbly situated detached bungalow, set within fabulous gardens of approximately 0.65 of an acre - offering tremendous opportunity for living a semi-rural life style within the lovely Meon Valley countryside. The bungalow is on the market for the first time since it was built around 1965.

Offering great potential for a new family to personalise with their own refurbishment. The versatile accommodation could be used as three bedrooms with one reception room or alternatively two bedrooms and two reception rooms. The attractive gardens are a real feature of the property, with plenty of parking and a garage to the side.

Waltham Chase – Price Guide £799,950 Freehold Delightful bespoke and traditionally designed home, lying impressively within established gardens in a great convenient semi-rural location between the villages of Waltham Chase and Curdridge. The property offers superbly proportioned, spacious and beautifully presented accommodation which in brief comprises: Four bedrooms with en-suite to the main bedroom and family bathroom. There is a fabulous sitting room overlooking and opening to the garden, a spacious triple aspect kitchen/dining room, utility room and a separate study. Outside, the gardens have been sympathetically landscaped and are completed with an oak framed garage and carport & parking. Early interest and viewing highly recommended.

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Bishop's Waltham – Price Guide £600,000 Freehold Attractive detached family home, lying in a desirable residential cul-de-sac within walking distance of Bishop's Waltham. The property, forms part of the Crest Nicholson Homes development, completed during 2022. The property offers a perfect blend of comfort and style being well designed to incorporate spacious living, together with a stylish fitted kitchen/dining room, utility room and well-appointed bathrooms. There are four bedrooms and the ground floor is completed with the useful addition of a study. Outside, enjoys a pleasing front aspect along with a generous sized garden. There is a driveway alongside the house, parking and garage. No forward chain.

Meonstoke – Price Guide £375,000 Freehold Superbly situated mid-terrace home, lying within a village location in the heart of the Meon Valley and South Downs National Park. The property enjoys exceptional and picturesque rear aspect views and is perfectly located for enjoying village life and the surrounding countryside. Inside, offers spacious and well-presented accommodation which in brief comprises: Entrance Hall, cloakroom, generous double aspect living room with wood burning stove and patio doors to the rear garden, impressive recently refitted open plan kitchen/dining room. On the first floor, there are three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, enclosed landscaped gardens. Early interest and viewing advised.

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MEON VALLEY FORUM JANUARY 2024

CONTENT S 02 Property Management

24 Garden 24

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Buying, selling, letting?

Find local estate agents and property management services

your vehicle running

30 Retail

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

Unique, Bespoke, Eclectic and Local shopping

08 Property Continued

31 Travel 32 Home Continued

10 Events January Events

38 Environment

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Trust - What's that tree?

10 Entertainment 12 Professional Services

27 Motoring 27

Local services to keep

05 Home

Discover local events and days out or in

Make your garden dream come true

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From photographers to solicitors every professional service you need

40 Professional Continued

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15 Wellbeing 15

Looking after your health and yourself!

16 Feature

The Last Lick - by Lucia Foster-Found

20 Recipe of the Month

Briddlesford Fish Pie

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Food & Drink

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

22 Education

Find local schools and educational experts

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COMMUNITY / PROPERTY

An Evening with Dan Snow at Winchester College

Events will keep us moving in 2024 Over the past twenty years, we have had twenty-two housing ministers. There is rarely a ‘normal’ in the property market and the unpredictable external factors, which are outside of our control, are likely to impact us for the foreseeable future.

It is the events in our lives that stimulate the highest proportion of movement in the property market whether that be ambition, desire, or necessity - everyone needs somewhere to live.

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Hampshire History Trust, organisers of the Winchester Heritage Open Days, is pleased to present An Evening with Dan Snow on Friday 2 February at Winchester College. This event is a fundraiser to support the work of the Trust. Dan Snow, an award-winning historian has recently been announced as a patron of Hampshire History Trust. Dan, who has been captivating audiences over the past two decades with his talks and podcasts, will be sharing his wealth of memorable anecdotes from his career as a historian and broadcaster in this engaging and thought-provoking talk.

If you are looking to sell, rent, let or have your property managed, our experienced team are here to help.

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Dan is well known for his many contributions to historical programmes and his work has been seen across various television series including Dan Snow on Lloyd George: My Great-GreatGrandfather, Pompeii: The Discovery with Dan Snow and Locomotion: Dan Snow’s History of Railways. Dan started his History Hit Podcasts (@historyhit) in 2015 and it has become the UK’s number one history podcast covering a range of exciting and interesting topics. Dan was awarded an MBE in 2019 for his extraordinary impact on history education.

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Nicky Gottlieb, Chair of Hampshire History Trust said ‘We are very excited to have Dan joining us to share his love of history in what is sure to be a very enjoyable evening.

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Event details: Dan Snow: An Evening with Dan Snow Friday 2 February at Winchester College.

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Bishop's Waltham WI Talk

Meet at West Meon Village Hall Car Park

Tuesday 30 January From 7.30pm The Barleycorn Inn, Lower Basingwell Street · Bishop's Waltham

Area of walk: Meon Valley Railway, Old Winchester Hill, Meonstoke. Distance 10 miles.

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PROFESSIONAL

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On average, each employee in the UK took off 5.7 days due to sickness in 2022, according to figures published by the Office for National Statistics. The estimate of working days lost to UK employers due to sickness or injury reached a new high of 185.6 million in the year. Acas recently updated their helpful guidance on sickness absence. Linda Wilson, Partner in our Employment department highlights key points for employers.

What is sickness?

The guidance starts with a reminder that employers should treat physical and mental health as equally important. When an employee is off work due to a mental health problem, the guidance suggests employers should consider if their job plays a role.

Fit notes Previously called sick notes, fit notes can now be provided by a broader range of healthcare professionals, including pharmacists and physiotherapists along with doctors. Employees do not need to provide a fit note as evidence that they are unable to work, until they have been unwell for seven calendar days in a row or more.

Recording absence Information about health is given special protection under data protection laws and should be treated as highly confidential. Employers need to have processes in place to monitor absence records and to respond consistently to absences.

The guidance reminds employers that it may be necessary to record disabilityrelated absence separately and treat this differently to avoid discriminating against disabled employees under the Equality Act 2010.

Trigger points Keeping accurate absence records for all staff is essential for employers who use ‘trigger points’ in their absence management policies to help ensure fair and consistent treatment of staff under the policy. Passing through the trigger points under the policy will move the employee towards the dismissal stage. As such,

if some or all of the absence is related to disability, it may be reasonable to adjust the trigger points or to discount some or all of the disability-related absence. We can help you ensure you comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to disabled employees.

Reducing sickness The Acas guidance suggests how employers can create a supportive work environment and culture that can help keep absence rates down. This includes ensuring staff take breaks and holidays and managers are trained to spot employees with a poor work-life balance. Employees should feel confident that if they raise concerns, for example about workload, they will be taken seriously and offered support.

Return to work meetings These play an important role in picking up any underlying causes of absence and successfully bringing the employee back to work. Return to work meetings are an opportunity to check that the employee is well enough to be working.

Homeworking and presenteeism Presenteeism has become more common with homeworking. The guidance points out the negative effects of presenteeism including employees taking longer to recover from illness. To combat presenteeism, employers should foster a culture in which employees do not feel pressurised to work when they are unwell.

Dismissal and policies Ultimately it may be possible for an employer to fairly dismiss an employee on long-term sickness absence or who has persistent short-term absence. To minimise the risk of a claim, it is crucial that employers carefully follow a fair process and address any potential disability issues.

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This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Please note that the law may have changed since this article was published

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FEATURE

The Last Lick © Lucia Foster-Found 2024

“And you know what he needs to do?” Himself nodded at the cookery programme. She’d been half-watching it over her January book club choice.

“Yes I do! He needs to scrape his bowl out properly. None of these TV chefs do. Look at the waste! He needs that ‘last lick’ spatula the dogs bought me for Christmas.”

Maybe a kitchen tool hadn’t been the most inspired of gifts. To be fair, ‘the dogs’ had said as much when she’d asked for it. Gone, possibly, but not forgotten, were the days of perfume and aftershave, lingerie and cufflinks.

Perhaps those days would return, but last year the gift of Christmas itself had seemed enough. And perhaps somewhere deep within them, their younger, acquisitive selves had raised their eyebrows, shaken their heads and smiled indulgently at their older, wiser incarnations?

In any event, ‘the dogs’ had bought ‘Muzzy’ a rubber-ended spoon - and they’d bought ‘Dadders’ a kit to change the battery in his watch. ‘The dogs’ had initially expressed concern over ‘Dadders’ prosaic choice of gift too.

But on Christmas morning, the dogs had been waggy and excited with their inspired gift giving – or so she liked to think.

Pointing at the T.V., Himself said, “No, I’m talking about the hand washing between cutting that meat and prepping that salad. Remember during Covid; wash your hands and sing happy birthday twice? This guy barely had time to mumble ‘Mary Berry’ before he’s wiping them on a tea towel and chiffonading the baby gems!”

She considered for a moment. “I’m sure he knows what he’s doing, darling.

At least,” she resumed reading her book, “he’s not putting the plates on the floor for the dogs to lick…” She shot Himself a meaningful look.

He had the good grace to appear sheepish. “It was just the once; no need to alert Environmental Health. And anyway, that’s what the sanitise cycle on the dishwasher is for,” he added airily. “One day,” he went on in a voice dripping with pathos, “it’ll be the old girls’ last day - and then they won’t be around to lick a plate.”

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Just as she thought she might cry, the ‘old girls’ bounced youthfully into the room. One leapt athletically onto the sofa, the other folded herself effortlessly in half to nibble an itch on her back. Himself pretended not to notice.

Later, over dinner, they resumed their conversation. “I’m not excusing the plate licking episode, but I suppose at some point it’s everyone’s last time of doing anything. That’s sobering, don’t you think?” She looked contemplatively at her plate – the last of the Christmas turkey - and mused, “I wonder when I ate my final Topic, for instance.”

“Well, not yet - I’ll buy you one tomorrow.”

“Can’t.” Sadness coloured her tone. “They stopped making them last year…”

“Nooo!” came his stunned reply.

“And that reminds me,” she went on, “better get a Caramac quick before they’re all gone.” She wanted to enjoy that unique tongue-coating sensation once more, just for old time’s sake.

“What? Not Caramac too! That’s it. I’m buying an Aztec before they cancel them as well. Haven’t had one for a while..” Himself nodded thoughtfully.

She decided not to tell him that particular ship had sailed sometime in the 1970s. Still, she’d keep a look out in B&M; it wouldn’t surprise her if she came across an Aztec in there - along with a Texan and a Banjo.

As she cleared the dishes under the hopeful gaze of the dogs, she wondered again about the Topic. When she’d been munching on the delicious combination of hazelnut nougat and chocolate, (she salivated at the thought), she’d been blissfully unaware it was the very last time she’d be concerned about all those calories.

Looking down at her long-time furry companions, she noted the greying of their muzzles and the hint of cloudiness in their eyes. And through the window she watched Himself wave cheerily on his way to the sweet shop. The dogs nudged her leg; she stroked the silky heads and received an affectionate lick on the wrist.

Promising herself she would boil the plates later, she put them on the floor and reasoned, ‘Because Dadders is right, we really don’t know when it’ll be the last lick..’

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Briddlesford Fish Pie INGREDIENTS

METHOD

FOR THE SAUCE

1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/gas 6.

2. Peel the potatoes and cut into 2cm chunks, then boil for around 15 minutes, or until tender.

3. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Melt the butter & 1/3 of the cheese in a heavy-bottomed pan over a low heat and stir in the flour. Add the bay, then bit by bit, add the milk, stirring after every addition until you have a smooth, silky sauce. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until thickened.

4. Stir in the mustard, grate in another 1/3 of the cheese, then squeeze in the lemon juice. Pick, finely chop and stir in the parsley (if using), then keep stirring until the cheese is melted. Season with a little black pepper, then remove from the heat.

5. Get yourself a 25cm x 30cm baking dish. Check that there aren’t any stray bones lurking in the fish fillets, then slice into 2.5cm chunks and spread them evenly over the base of the dish.

6. Remove the bay leaves, then pour over the white sauce and allow to cool slightly.

7. Drain the potatoes well and mash with the greek yoghurt and double cream. Spoon the potatoes over the pie and scuff up the surface with a fork.

Grate the remaining cheese over the top and bake in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through, the sauce is bubbling up at the sides and the top is golden.

50g 50g 2 750ml

Briddlesford butter plain flour fresh bay leaves Briddlesford whole or semi-skimmed milk 25g Briddlesford Cheddar cheese 15g Briddlesford Caerphilly cheese ½tsp English mustard ½ Juice of a lemon A few sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley, optional

FOR THE FILLING 300g 200g 200g

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FOR THE TOPPING 5kg 2tbsp 100ml

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Petersfield - Sun 7th | Alton - Sat 13th | Winchester - Sun 14th | Emsworth - Sat 20th Southsea - Sun 21st | Ringwood - Sat 27th | Winchester - Sun 28th For more information visit: www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk

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The Pilgrims’ School’s new Head of Pre-Prep, Sarah Hall, reflects on her first term

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Reflecting on my first term at Pilgrims’ I am delighted to share my experiences and insights. I was fortunate to start my career in a cathedral school in Devon and have taught in many different settings, both state and independent. The breadth of this experience has really equipped me with a rich understanding of different educational contexts and with the ability to adapt to various environments.

As I had been at my previous school for a good period, I knew it would take somewhere special to lure me away, having dedicated 14 years of my life there. Pilgrims’ really stood out. I am leading the educational phase I love and am working with forward thinking, modern, fun-loving, brilliant colleagues, children, and families. The staff are truly dedicated to each individual boy and Pilgrims’ is an environment that puts the holistic and wellbeing needs of the boys

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Sarah Hall, Head of Pre-Prep

at the centre of its practice and pedagogy.

Our small class sizes are an important part of this nurturing culture.

Being married to a musician, I have been fortunate to experience world class music in some of the UK’s most iconic venues. Music can be heard everywhere at Pilgrims’ and the opportunities boys receive is first class. From amazing music lessons to Games teaching, French lessons, and weekly Forest School sessions for all the Pre-Prep year groups.

As part of a traditional culture of learning outdoors, Forest School is integrated into our curriculum to help enable the boys to develop socially and emotionally alongside their academic endeavours. It builds an appreciation for the natural world and enables children to foster collaborative working practices and skills that are transferable into the classroom. To be able to do this in the idyllic natural environment we have in the shadow of the cathedral is very special.

My most joyful experiences have been within the Early Years and the formative stages of schooling. This is a magical time for children, when every experience is fresh and exciting, imaginations run wild, and laughter goes together with curiosity and wonder about the world around us. Working with the youngest children is utterly wonderful; you see the beauty in the smallest things.

The tiny smiles and bright-eyed awe with which young children view the world is heart-warming. I have loved getting to know the boys' characters and what they love, as well as the Pre-Prep staff team, who have been so supportive and engaging to work with too. Each boy is unique and offers so many wonderful insights into their lived experiences.

There are lots of exciting projects in the pipeline. However, the most important priority is making sure our children are happy and safe and receiving the very best educational and pastoral experience possible at the start of their journey at The Pilgrims’ School. We will continue to nurture the hearts and minds of the boys, providing not only an education that equips them with knowledge but also develops character, builds resilience, and fosters a love of learning. Our vision for the Pre-Prep aligns with creating an environment where boys can thrive, not just academically, but also emotionally and socially.

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GARDEN

National Garden Scheme Hampshire So, do I start with the great news or the really great news! Firstly we have just received the results of all our efforts and the generous support of our garden visitors for 2023.

In 2023 the National Garden Scheme will be donating £3.4 million to our beneficiaries.

This is a record breaking amount. If you are interested in reading more about our beneficiaries and the sums they will be receiving, this can be found of the NGS website: ngs.org.uk The second piece of great news is that The National Garden Scheme is to have a show garden at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show next May. Designed by eight times RHS gold medal winner, Tom Stuart-Smith, and sponsored and fully funded by Project Giving Back, the garden will exemplify the joy and associated health and wellbeing benefits of garden visiting that have been at the heart of the National Garden Scheme since 1927. Following the show, it will be relocated to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, to become part of the garden of a new Maggie’s Centre for people undergoing cancer treatment. A win win situation.

Now we start all over again with our fundraising for 2024. As always we start with our Snowdrops & Spring bulbs and this year Hampshire have five gardens opening during this season:CHAWTON HOUSE Opening: Sunday 4th February From 10am to 3.30pm Admission: Adults £6.00 Children £4.00.

Cashless Payments available Refreshments: Light Refreshments.

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with abundance of Spring flowers.

Chawton House, Chawton, Alton, GU34 1SJ NEW FOR 2024 - WOODEND GARDENS (comprising 2 gardens) Opening: Saturday & Sunday 10th & 11th February from 11am to 4pm. Admission: £8.00 children free. Cash only.

Refreshments: Light Refreshments Trolls Mead: A 1 acre garden with year round interest AND Hollyhurst: A 2 acre garden of mature trees and Spring bulbs. woodend Gardens, Woodend Road, Crow, Ringwood, BH24 3DG

Opening: Wednesdays 14th & 21st February from 1pm to 4.30pm (Pre-booking essential) Admission: £10.00 children free, includes Home-made teas. A 2 acre Winter green of note - appeared in several Garden Magazines - with a plethora of Spring bulbs.

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Opening: Sunday 25th February from 1pm to 3pm. Admission: £6.50, children free.

Cashless payments available. Refreshments: Home-made teas. 5 acre garden with carpets of Spring bulbs. Bramdean House, Bramdean, Alresford, SO24 0JU Opening: Sunday & Monday 11th & 12th February and 18th & 19th February from 2pm to 4.30pm. Admission: £5.00 children free. Cash only. Refreshments: Home-made teas in Village Hall.

Popular naturalistic garden, especially exciting in Spring.

Little Court, Crawley, Winchester, SO21 2PU

Wishing all a Happy New 2024 and Happy Garden Visiting.

Pat Beagley (Head of Publicity) National Garden Scheme Hampshire

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AT BRAMDEAN GARAGE A272 BRAMDEAN

WANTED CARS FOR CASH IF YOU HAVE A CAR THAT’S NO LONGER NEEDED, GIVE ME A CALL, IF I DON’T BUY IT I CAN OFFER SOME FREE ADVICE ON ITS VALUE. Silk Services are renowned for their extensions, conversions, full refurbishments and renovations as well as providing a top quality professional, personal service at an affordable price.

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N o r t h Mo to r Company Holden Farm, Cheriton, Alresford, Hants, SO24 ONX

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

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

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

2020 (70) CAMPERVAN; Renault Trafic Sport, FULLY equipped; Sat nav, air conditioning, cruise control, remote central locking with 2 keys, alloy wheels, electric windows and mirrors, bluetooth, 5 belted seats, Converted from a brand new van, not an ex builders or delivery van! conversion includes; pop top with double berth, double Rib bed on adjustable rails for flexibility, double captains seat, 2 burner hob with sink, diesel heater, electric hook up, with 110 amp leisure battery, 230 watt solar panels, side steps, fully insulated, loads of storage, full history and under 11,000 miles from new. £49,995 2019 (69) Honda Jazz1.3 SE Nav Automatic, 5 door, sat nav, front and rear parking sensors, air conditioning, cruise control, alloy wheels, 15,000 miles £15,495 2016 (65) Honda Jazz 1.3 SE Nav, 5 door, manual, sat nav, front and rear parking sensors, air conditioning, cruise control, alloy wheels, 31,000 miles £8,995 2017 (67) Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge, Pan roof, air conditioning, bluetooth, Parking sensors, alloy wheels, 26,000 miles £7,995 VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE

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

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TEL: 07811 041653 OR TEL: 01962 732995

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Botley Commercials is a family run business established 30 years specialising in commercial vehicle repair, offering full workshop facilities and a dedicated team who are on hand to keep your vehicles on the road.

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 authorised 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.

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

Opening Hours Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm

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.

RETAIL / COMMUNITY

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BIKES We stock a great range of bikes from Giant, Liv, Ridgeback and Whyte.

These bikes are on display in our showroom and all bikes purchased are serviced and ready to ride with any modifications or accessories completed.

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CYCLE ACCESSORIES We stock a good range of accessories, spares, helmets and clothing in store for most styles of riding.

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Meon Valley Lions Club

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Who are we?

We are the local Lions Club for the Meon Valley in Hampshire, part of Lions Clubs International, the largest service club organisation in the world with over 1.4 million members in over 205 countries. We can only survive with the generous support of local residents and organisations like the New Place Hotel in Shedfield who are major sponsors and provide us with a venue for monthly business meetings.

What do we do? - we serve!

Our aim is to provide assistance for those in need in our communities.

We hold fundraising events and donate our time and assistance freely.

For further details of our work have a good look around the website.

How can we help you?

We consider EVERY request. Our range of help is very broad. In the past we have: provided fridges, cookers, sofas, tables, chairs, beds and provided help with the costs of school uniforms. Provided minibus transport for people, otherwise unable to attend various, clubs, social groups, lunches etc, this reduces the isolation faced by some in our area. We helped buy specialist wheelchairs, bikes, chairs and beds for disabled people and have given grants to young people for various events or trips. We have also provided short-term support for families in need and much more... in short, if you are in the Meon Valley area and need assistance in any way, or if you know of anyone who would benefit from our help, please contact us. www.meonvalleylionsclub.org.uk

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The exciting new designs we have received for a new children's play area to be located at the Parish Council's land at Albany Road are available to view in person and online.

Please consider the 7 play park designs, you can score the designs and comment by visiting: www.bishopswaltham-pc.gov.uk

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Our friendly team will give you the best impartial advice and support you with any travel arrangements you may be looking at. We work with hundreds of specialist travel operators in order to offer you the perfect holiday. Using our expert knowledge and feedback from previous customers, we can suggest ideas you may not have initially considered. We’re here to help every step of the way, not just during the planning and booking process.

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JANUARY OFFERS AVAILABLE, PLEASE VISIT OUR SHOWROOM FOR DETAILS 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 and Ca’Pietra tiling throughout the showroom.

Our kitchens are expertly crafted by Schuller, the second largest German kitchen manufacturer, and Uform. Both have an extensive and inspiring collection ranging from the contemporary to the more traditional.

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

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COMMUNITY / HOME

Bishop’s Waltham Lighting Up

The 7th December saw the High Street in Bishop’s Waltham filled with lights, music and food to celebrate the annual start to Christmas celebrations. This year, despite the weather at the beginning and several stalls not turning up, a good time was had by all and the weather improved as the evening went on, with the rain finally stopping and the temperature even went up. We were there with Roger, Santa’s Musical lit up Train Engine, plus our Human Fruit Machine, which always brings a smile to people's faces and the chance to win or walk away with a sweet as a consolation prize for the children. We had a great time and managed to raise over £85.00 which will go towards our funds raised for charity.

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Donation to Winchester Hospital

Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club was approached by staff from the Children's ward at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital to see if we could help them out. What they needed was pyjamas etc for teenage Boys and Girls so that if children came into the ward without these items or if they needed a clean set to wear, so they could provide them. We were more than happy to help and went about sourcing brand new items including over 40 sets of pyjamas, 70 sets of underwear, plus several sweatshirts etc in varying sizes from 11 to small adult. All items were then individually packed and labelled before being delivered to the Hospital at the beginning of December.

Staff unpacking clothes donation at RHCH Like our Facebook page or take a look at our website for updates on what is going on, what we have been up to and how you can help us help others! pr@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk

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BigMud Event - February 2024 For those of you who like your trail running Feats to be BIG, we give to you the Classic Element Race Series. Four trail running events based on the 4 classic elements… Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Whether it’s running under never-ending sky (Air), battling over ancient rugged coastline (Water), pushing yourself on under a relentless sun (Fire) or clawing over muddy hills and rainy valleys (Earth), BigFeat Events have developed a series of races that will Challenge you, Awaken you and Inspire you. Back for our third year, these spectacular but challenging courses return! The 2nd event in The Element Series, BigMud symbolises the element Earth. We have 2 wild ‘n’ muddy, single lap trail runs around the scenic Meon Valley. You’ll have a choice of Marathon or 16 mile distances, each starting at Queen Elizabeth Country Park in Hampshire, with a 518ft climb up to the highest point in the South Downs, Butser Hill……. twice! Once at the top, you will then head out over the trails and rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, with the finish back where you started at the bottom of Butser Hill. This event will certainly challenge you but the spectacular scenery and friendly, encouraging atmosphere will leave you with an enormous feeling of accomplishment!

Sunday 25th February 2024 - Distances – 16 Miles and Marathon Start time – 8:30am at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE. For more information: www.bigfeatevents.com/index.php/portfolioitem/bigmud/

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What's that tree?

S tanding sentry along the banks of our chalk streams, trees play a crucial role in these ecosystems.

Their shade keeps the water cool in summertime, and their roots help to prevent bank erosion. Now that deciduous species have shed their leaves, the complex structures beneath have been revealed. It’s an ideal time to appreciate your streamside trees and improve your identification skills!

Begin your quest by narrowing down the list of options. Trees growing close to streams are likely to prefer damp soil. The wood of alders, for instance, is actually stronger when wet! Other water-loving trees include goat willow, white willow, downy birch, oak, and lime. You could even find a black poplar – once a staple of floodplains, but now a rare sight, in part due to the drainage of land for agriculture.

With your shortlist ready, take in the big picture. The overall shape of a tree is a great clue – most notably the pattern of its branches. Monopodial trees like the black poplar grow in the same direction every year, typically gaining branches on

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either side. Conversely, sympodial trees like the oak and lime change their growth direction with every new branch, giving them a less uniform ‘zigzag’ appearance.

Nestled among the branches, you might find another clue: buds. Dormant during the winter months, they will become leaves, shoots, and flowers once spring arrives. Goat willows have round, hairless buds, whereas white willow buds are thin and hairy. The grouping is also important – oak buds grow in clusters, but lime buds have an alternating pattern and black poplar buds form spirals up twigs.

Lastly, take a close look at the bark. Trees grow from the inside, and their outer layers respond in ways determined by their composition. The thin layer of the downy birch peels away like paper, while the thick layer of the alder cracks into fissures. Oak and lime bark is pushed up into ridges.

But remember that young trees sometimes have smoother bark that will become more uneven with age.

If you need a little help with your tree ID, the Woodland Trust have a free app that works with bark, buds, and branches –

perfect for wintertime. If you’d like to learn more about the wonderful world of chalk streams, you can explore the Watercress and Winterbournes scheme by visiting www.hiwwt.org.uk/winterbournes Our work is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Free Online Talks ‘Photography for Chalk Stream Conservation’ 11th January, 7pm Award-winning photographer Paul Colley shares his chalk stream images, explains the techniques behind them, and explores how they are used in chalk stream conservation.

‘The Devastation and Restoration of England’s Chalk Streams’ 8th February, 7pm Are chalk streams really “man-made habitats”? We explore how modification impacts these precious habitats, and how restoration can help return them to good health.

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