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ISSUE 130 SEPTEMBER 2026

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Meon Valley Magazine

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NEWS & EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER

ENVIRONMENT FEATURE

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

AUTUMN FORAGING

Find out what's going on in the Meon Valley

South Downs National Park's new local plan moves another step forward

Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Homemade Piri Piri Sauce

Discovering nature's seasonal harvest

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

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CONTENT S 05 Property

42 Wellbeing

Buying, selling, letting?

Find local estate agents and property management services

Looking after your health and yourself!

44 Recipe of the Month

08 Home

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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

with Homemade Piri Piri Sauce

10 Professional

From photographers to solicitors every professional service you need

13 Environment 13

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55 Wellbeing 55 Continued 56 Professional Continued

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A Taste of Wickham

20 Forthcoming Events

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LEARNING FOR LIFE AT WELBORNE September is often described as a second New Year. Fresh school uniforms are unpacked and labelled, notebooks are filled with good intentions for the coming months and families settle back into familiar routines after the summer holidays. Autumn is a season of new beginnings, making it the perfect time to reflect on the role education will play in shaping Welborne’s future.

A Community Built Around Learning

Welborne has been designed as a place where people can put down roots and thrive throughout every stage of life. Education is a vital part of that vision. As the community grows, plans include a nursery and a primary school, located at the heart of the Village Centre as part of the first phase of Welborne. In time, two further primary schools and a secondary school will open, ensuring that learning and opportunity are never far from home. Education, of course, is about much more than classrooms. It is about nurturing curiosity, building confidence and creating opportunities for young people to reach their potential. By placing learning at the centre of community life, Welborne is being designed to support future generations in the decades to come.

Opening Doors to Opportunity

Welborne is working in partnership with schools, colleges and universities to open up new pathways for learning, skills and future careers through career events, enrichment activities and work experience programmes. Plans are also progressing for a construction academy, providing skills training across a range of built environment and construction trades. In turn, this will support local employment prospects and contribute to the long-term economic success of Hampshire. Together, these education plans reflect a core ambition: to create a place where learning continues throughout life and opportunity is accessible to all.

Enjoying the Season

While pupils may be returning to school, there is still plenty of late summer left to enjoy at Welborne. The playground at Welborne Park is proving to be a very popular destination for families, while the woodland paths through Dashwood offer the perfect setting for a late-summer walk as the first signs of autumn begin to appear. And whether you’re celebrating a first day at a new school, catching up with friends or simply taking a break, The Corner Cafe opposite Welborne Park is the perfect place to pause for a coffee, lunch or ice cream!

IS THERE EVER A PERFECT TIME TO MOVE? The property market is shaped by countless factors, from interest rates and government policy to inflation, global events, and buyer confidence. Yet despite the headlines, one thing remains constant: no one can accurately predict what comes next. We optimistically hope that waiting a little longer will bring the perfect conditions to move but more often than not, that "perfect" moment never arrives. Instead, another event emerges, another headline dominates, and the cycle begins again. Property has always been a long-term investment rather than a short-term play. Markets naturally experience periods of growth, correction, and recovery, but over time they have repeatedly demonstrated resilience. The people who tend to benefit most are not those who try to time the market perfectly, but those who make informed decisions when their own circumstances are right. For buyers, that could mean stepping onto the ladder and beginning to build equity or a rental investment portfolio. For sellers, it means presenting a well-priced property that stands out, regardless of wider market sentiment. Timing the market is far less important than understanding your own goals. While nobody can control economic conditions, everyone can control their preparation, expectations, and decisions. In property, the best move is rarely about finding the perfect market it's about recognising the right moment for you. For expert property advice contact The Country House Company on: 01730 771222.

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Parenthood comes with so many responsibilities that juggling them all can be overwhelming. It’s no wonder long-term financial planning often takes a back seat. Here are five ways to get started.

1. Build a rainy-day fund You should typically have at least six months’ worth of essential expenditure in an easy-access savings account to help pay the bills if you suffer a period of unemployment or cover unexpected emergencies.

2. Create a financial safety net Income protection pays out a proportion of your salary if you suffer from a long-term illness and are unable to work. It’s also worth considering life insurance, which pays out a lump sum if you pass away during the policy term. You should also check you have an up-to-date will.

3. Invest in your kids’ future While you may wish to keep your money in a savings account because investing tends to involve more risk than holding cash, history shows that over long periods, the stock market tends to perform better. A great way to invest for children is through a Junior Individual Savings Account (JISA). Investment gains are tax free, and your child won’t be able to access the money until they reach age 18.

4. Focus on your pension and savings If you’ve taken time off work to look after your children, it’s important to look for ways to top up your pension savings. The first step is to protect your state pension. To qualify for the maximum amount, you need to have paid national insurance (NI) contributions for 35 years.

If you’re not working, you’ll get NI credits automatically as long as you claim child benefit and your child is under 12. You can still receive these credits if you’ve claimed child benefit but have opted out of receiving payments.1 You should also consider topping up your workplace or private pensions. Pensions are a cost-effective way of saving for retirement because of the tax relief you receive on personal pension contributions.

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NATIONAL PARK WATERWAYS, ICONIC RIVERS IN NEED OF PROTECTION National Parks encompass some of the most biodiverse and important rivers in the country. They are home to a huge variety of wildlife, including rare species such as water vole, beaver, bittern, eel and salmon. They provide drinking water, support natural flood management, help tackle climate change, and are, of course, much valued by people as places for recreation and relaxation.

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for species such as water-crow foot, water star-wort. The silt-free riverbeds are vital for freshwater fish species like brown trout as the gaps in the gravel are perfect for fertilised eggs to develop. Despite being rare and precious, many chalk streams are in poor condition thanks to over abstraction – the removal of water from a natural source for a variety of uses such as drinking water. When too much water is removed from a river the flow rate slows leading to more silt building up and degrading vital habitats for species, pollutants become more concentrated and when combined with the effects of climate change water temperatures increase and become unsuitable for the wildlife in the water. National Parks should offer the highest level of protection to rivers however water companies and regulators have largely neglected and ignored National Park status, and it is time that they recognise this international nature designation. At Campaign for National Parks we’re calling for strong clean water protections, establish legally binding water quality standards, improve storm overflow management, and set high ecological targets for all freshwater within National Parks.

The chalk streams in the South Downs National Park are a clear example of iconic waterways. The chalk streams here are varied, ranging from the River Itchen flowing through Winchester all the way to the most natural and undisturbed small chalk scarp streams. They all share the common characteristics of a low and constant flow which rarely deviates from 10°C, creating the perfect environment

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THE HAMPSHIRE FAIR AT THE GRANGE, NORTHINGTON

A rare chance to experience two towering and rarely performed, choral works on 24 October in St Paul’s, Winchester at 7.30pm. Rejoice! will showcase Benjamin Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb, a truly unique work paired with Leonard Bernstein's declamatory Chichester Psalms alongside William Walton’s dramatic Chichester Service and works by Elgar, Stanford, Rubbra and Berkeley. The programme is built around some of the most visionary and musically important commissions made by the Dean of Chichester, Walter Hussey, in the mid-twentieth century.

The Hampshire Fair runs an annual series of events and talks to raise money for three local grassroots charities. Its main event is a shopping fair, held this year at The Grange in Northington on Wednesday 23 September. In a large marquee set in The Grange’s beautiful parkland over 70 handpicked stalls, 20 of them new to the fair this year, will sell fashion, food, homewares and jewellery. Sustenance will be in the form of a café, run by Becka Cooper, along with Grange vineyard wine from their vintage Land Rover. Parking is free and plentiful, and the views are outstanding – perhaps factor in a parkland walk before or after shopping.

Winchester-based chamber choir, Southern Voices have a longestablished reputation for performing a wide variety of choral music and styles to a very high standard. The programme has been put together by the choir’s Musical Director: Jamal Sutton whose flair for choosing imaginative, exciting and inspiring music continues. They will be joined by former royal harpist: Alis Huws and percussionist George English bringing vibrant colour and energy to what promises to be a scintillating concert.

Full programme details and tickets £20 (concessions £12) from southernvoices.co.uk or 0333 666 4466. Booking fees apply.

Money raised at all Hampshire Fair events goes to three small charities, each of which is supported for a minimum of two years. Current charities are The Royal Southampton Yacht Club Trust, which gets young people, principally young carers, out on the water and to social events. Kids on Track Andover empowers young people through activity camps, mentoring, trips and visits. The Grange Festival: Illuminating Creative Pathways brings hundreds of schoolchildren to live opera each year, as well as providing paid roles both on stage and behind the scenes. The Hampshire Fair at The Grange, Northington will take place on Wednesday 23 September from 9.30am–4pm. There will be plentiful free parking, food and drink will be available from a vintage Grange Vineyard Land Rover and in a cafe run by infamous local caterer Becka Cooper. Hampshire Fair, Grange Park, Northington, Hampshire, SO24 9TZ For more information visit: www.thehampshirefair.org

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Taste of Wickham Festival

The much-loved Taste of Wickham Festival is set to return on Sunday 13 September, from 11am to 4pm, offering a vibrant day of free festivities in the heart of one of Hampshire’s most picturesque villages.

With over 80 artisan stalls, live music and performance, interactive children’s entertainment, and a mouthwatering array of local food and drink, this community celebration promises something for everyone. The Taste of Wickham Festival is back! Join us on Sunday 13 September, from 11am to 4pm, as this charming Hampshire village comes alive with celebration. This isn't just any village festival, this free event promises a full day of family fun and fabulous experiences.

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Over 80 local stalls will be bursting with unique treasures - from handcrafted jewellery and artisan homewares to lush plants and delicious food. Indulge in mouth-watering street food, and visit the real ale and cider bars for a local tipple.

For the full Taste of Wickham programme and further information, please visit www. tasteofwickham.com

This year’s event is sponsored and supported by Wickham Parish Council, Welborne Garden Village and TJ Waste.

A whole area of the festival is devoted to family fun! Children can master circus skills and get creative with hands-on crafts - all for free. Don’t miss The Bubbles Man and his giant bubble shows, plus circus performances throughout the day. There's also face painting and small rides for little ones - a charge applies.

Live entertainment

The stage is set for an exciting mix of music and performances. Sing along to tunes, uplifting local community choirs, cheer on local dance groups, and take part in family circus performances. Alongside free entry, visitors can also enjoy a free park and ride service and parking for just £1 per car. Come and enjoy a taste of everything Wickham has to offer - a celebration of community, creativity, and countryside charm.

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The West Meon Music Festival is an annual four-day classical music event held in the Meon Valley. Founded by the Primrose Piano Quartet in 2011, it features intimate candlelit concerts, masterclasses, and recitals. The event is a treasured part of Hampshire's cultural calendar. For information on concerts and events visit: https:// westmeonmusic.co.uk

Bishop's Waltham Festival Hypnotist Matt Hale Saturday 12 September

the people and animals who work and live in it. This year our show is supporting the campaigning work of the Countryside Alliance and also the The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, an independent Charity that brings and advanced critical care team to the most seriously ill and injured in Hampshire and The Isle of Wight, giving them the best chance of survival when the worst happens. For more information visit: https://www. hampshirecountrysideday.co.uk/

Bishop's Waltham Country Fayre

From 6.30pm to 10pm

Saturday 19 September

The Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1ED

From 11am to 4pm

80s theme Hypnosis Show. Get ready for a night of belly laughs and totally outrageous entertainment as Matt Hale brings his smashhit 80s themed hypnosis show to Bishop’s Waltham Festival!

The Taste of Wickham Festival is back! Sunday 13 September

St Peters Church, Bishop's Waltham

The 2026 fayre promises to be a wonderful community event with live music throughout the day, dancing and a variety of food outlets, real ale, Pimm's and all the usual favourites including the dog show, kids' crafts, live ferrets, racing pigs, and our raffle with loads of fantastic prizes!

Shining Stars Walk

From 11am to 4pm

Saturday 26 September

The Square, Wickham, Fareham, PO17 5JN

7pm start (gates 5pm)

This isn’t just any village festival, this free event promises a full day of family fun and fabulous experiences. Discover talented artisans, feast on delicious food and drink, shop from over 75 unique stalls, enjoy all-day live entertainment and let the kids go wild in the dedicated children’s zone. Join us on Sunday 13 September from 11am to 4pm, as our charming village comes alive with celebration. For more information visit: tasteofwickham.com

Hampshire Countryside Day Held in the ground of The Bereleigh Estate, East Meon in the heart of the Hampshire Countryside. We are a friendly traditional Country show celebrating the countryside and

Sunday 13 September

HMS Temeraire, Portsmouth, PO1 2HB

Rowans Hospice invites the community to come together for an unforgettable evening of remembrance, celebration and fundraising. Choose from a 4-mile or 8-mile walk along Portsmouth's spectacular waterfront, starting at 7pm from HMS Temeraire, with entertainment, exclusive access to HMS Warrior for a candle-lighting tribute, and a new personalised star projection feature for 2026. Open to all ages, the event aims to raise vital funds for local hospice care across South East Hampshire. Tickets are £27 for adults and £12 for children (under-3s go free) and include a T-shirt, refreshments and a finisher's

medal. To register and learn more, visit www.rowanshospice.co.uk/ event/shining-stars-walk

Meon Valley Quilters Exhibition of members’ work Sat 17 and Sun 18 October Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

to read music, although it helps; there is lots of support, learning and above all, camaraderie. Please email Chair Jane Vose on janevose@icloud. com or 07850 717705 or Secretary Tracey Tudball, traceytudball@yahoo. co.uk or 07774 694453. After the summer break, it is time to raise the roof again.

Rookesbury Park, Southwick Road, Wickham Hampshire, PO17 6HT

Entry £5. Traders, demonstrations, refreshments, parking, disabled access. For more details visit: www. meonvalleyquilters.org.uk

Bishop's Waltham Gardening Club Talk Wednesday 23 September From 6.45pm St Peter's Church Hall, Free Street, Bishop's Waltham, S032 1EE

We welcome guests from Prayer Farm who will present; Community Growing. Prayer Farm is very local, situated at Titchfield Lane, Wickham. So, come along and relax at St Peter's Church Hall. There is plenty of parking and we hold a raffle and refreshments will be available. Members free, Visitors just £2. For more information about us, whether joining or just seeing “what’s on” go to www.bwgc.org.uk

Back to singing with Meon Voices From 14 September 2026

Meon Voices returns to rehearsals on Monday 14 September, beginning another term of music, friendship and shared enjoyment in Bishop’s Waltham. Musical Director Emma Dean says: “I am always excited to hear everyone singing together again after the summer. We have some lovely music ahead of us, as well as plenty to challenge us, which is part of the joy of being in a choir: working hard together and hearing the music gradually come to life.” The choir meets on Monday evenings, 7.30–9.30pm, at the United Free Church, Bishop’s Waltham, as we start preparing for the months ahead. If you are interested in joining the Meon Voices, you are invited to put your name down on the waiting list. You don’t need to audition, nor be able

Good day I hope all our members had an excellent summer so far. However, we now turn our thoughts to the Winter schedule of lectures. So, on 1/9 at 2pm Paul Lillie is talking to us on “The history and music of the Beatles.” Something of a first for us but should be a happy walk down memory lane for all of us! On 15/9 Prof. Duncan ColinJones is talking on “How climate change affects our health in the UK”. A very topical subject. PLEASE NOTE A change of venue. We will now meet at Swanmore Village Hall. New Road, Swanmore, SO32 2HF. Just opposite the Swanmore College and on a bus route. There is ample parking and a very nice hall for us to enjoy. Everybody is welcome. Guests will get an especially warm welcome. (Guests pay £2 to defray speaker costs.) Tea and biscuits are provided after the talk, and we always have preloved books for charitable sale. Lyndon (programme organiser) Contact-07881991763 Or lyndonplmr@gmail.com website: southeast.u3asite.uk

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St Swithun’s celebrates another excellent year of A-Level results

tudents at St Swithun’s School in Winchester are celebrating after the school enjoyed another stellar year of results.

literature (92% A*/A, including 39% A*); further mathematics (78% A*/A); mathematics (77% A*/A, including 43% A*); French (75% A*/A); and German (75% A*).

94% of all grades were A*-B, the highest (in a non-pandemic year) since 2013.

Jane Gandee, headmistress at St Swithun’s said, “The hard work and resilience of our sixth-formers never fails to impress. We are proud of each and every one of them and are equally pleased to see their hard work pay off in another impressive year of results.”

27% of grades were A* and 68% were A*/A. Three-quarters of the U6 year group gained grades AAB or better, with 62% earning AAA and above and 57% achieving at least one A* grade. Just under a fifth of the year group achieved two or more A* grades. Students have been accepted into some of the most prestigious universities in the UK and abroad including Chicago, Durham, Edinburgh, Imperial College, King's College, LSE, St Andrews, UCL and Warwick. For a record-breaking fifth year in a row over 10% of students have earned places at the universities of Cambridge and Oxford. Five subjects had all grades A*/A: drama & theatre, history, history of art, Latin and music. In addition, there were particularly strong performances for the top grades in English

Head of sixth form, Nick Fyfe, commented, “Every member of our upper-sixth year has brought something unique to our school community. They have supported each other and are all ready for their next steps. We wish them the very best of luck as they start that next stage of their journey.” Deputy head girl Claire received straight A*s in chemistry, French and mathematics, plus A* in her extended project qualification. Claire is heading to the United States to study at the University of Chicago. Miya is heading to the University of Cambridge to study natural sciences after achieving four A*s in biology, chemistry, English literature and mathematics, plus A* in her extended project qualification. Away from the classroom, Miya introduced the

Pachamama Project to St Swithun’s — a volunteer-run initiative tackling period poverty in refugee crises. Lauren earned four A*s in biology, chemistry, mathematics and further mathematics. She is going to Imperial College London to read chemical engineering. Another of the deputy head girls, Hattie, collected straight A*s in economics, Latin and mathematics. She is heading to Edinburgh University to study economics. After joining St Swithun’s in the prep school, fellow deputy head girl Amy is now preparing to read history at the University of Oxford after achieving A*AA. Head girl Lois, who joined St Swithun’s at the age of three, is going to study medicine at University College London.

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THE POLSTER PROJECT TRADITIONAL MODERN BESPOKE UPHOLSTERY In an age of disposable furniture and fast interiors, upholsterer Katrin Penzkofer of The Polster Project, is passionate about preserving craftsmanship, restoring quality furniture, and helping others discover the satisfaction of creating something with their own hands. Based at her workshop between Alresford and Cheriton, just outside Winchester, Katrin

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As an AMUSF-accredited upholsterer, Katrin combines traditional craftsmanship with modern upholstery techniques, selecting the most appropriate methods for each individual piece. Wherever possible, she is also committed to using more natural and environmentally friendly materials, benefiting both the health of her clients and the wider environment. With sustainability becoming increasingly important, restoring and reusing quality furniture is an excellent alternative to replacing it. Alongside her commission work, Katrin is dedicated to teaching upholstery and passing on valuable practical skills to others. In addition to tutoring upholstery at Peter Symonds College, she runs a range of small-group workshops from her own studio, providing personalised tuition in a friendly and supportive environment. One of her most popular courses, the Traditional Upholstered Footstool Course, returns on 18 September. Spread over five weekly sessions, this beginner-friendly course guides students through the complete process of building and upholstering a traditional footstool from scratch. Participants learn a variety of core upholstery techniques while creating a beautiful finished piece to take home. For those who already have a project waiting at home, Katrin also offers Friday Upholstery

Workshop Days. These flexible sessions allow students to bring their own furniture projects and work on them with professional guidance. Whether restoring an antique chair, recovering a dining seat, or tackling a more ambitious project, students benefit from expert tuition tailored to their individual piece. With small class sizes, hands-on learning, and a strong focus on quality craftsmanship, Katrin's workshops appeal to anyone interested in learning a traditional skill, restoring furniture, or simply spending time creating something unique. To find out more about upholstery commissions, workshop days, or to reserve a place on the September Footstool Course, get in touch and discover how old furniture can be given a new lease of life.

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FAREHAM & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY CLUB CELEBRATES 60 YEARS WITH ITS LARGEST RAILWAY EXHIBITION YET More than 30 layouts and an additional exhibition room will make RailEx Fareham 2026 the largest to date, which will be held at Fareham Leisure Centre on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026. The exhibition will expand into an additional room for the first time in at least seven years, alongside specialist traders and visiting railway societies. Around 1,500 people attended last year, and the club hopes to welcome even more visitors in 2026. “This is a landmark year for the club. We are celebrating our 60th anniversary by staging the largest RailEx Fareham to date, with more than 30 layouts and an additional exhibition room. We are proud of how the event has grown and look forward to welcoming enthusiasts, families and first-time visitors.” Lyndon Ford, Chairman, Fareham & District Model Railway Club

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On the interactive OO-gauge Children’s Corner layout, children will be able to drive trains themselves. Separate activities will include a colouring competition divided into three age groups and a QRcode treasure hunt around the exhibition. Visiting organisations will include MERG, Friends of the National Railway Museum, the Gauge O Guild, the Railway Correspondence & Travel Society and Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust. The latter will operate a free heritage bus between Fareham railway station and the exhibition. Income from RailEx supports the club’s charitable work, facilities and sharing of practical skills. The club is also developing workshop days where children can run their own trains and learn introductory modelling skills.

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The event will take place on Saturday 3 October from 10am-5pm and Sunday 4 October from 10am-4pm at Fareham Leisure Centre, Park Lane, Fareham, PO16 7JU. Tickets: Adults £10 in advance or £12 on the day. Children enter free. Book ahead: Save 17% and use the dedicated FastTrack queue. Advance tickets: fareham-mrc.org.uk.

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Homemade Piri Piri Sauce Bring the taste of summer to your table with this crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken, served with a homemade Piri Piri Sauce, created by Ideal Collection’s Group Executive Chef, Matt Whitfield – the perfect dish for making the most of the summer season.

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BISHOP’S WALTHAM ROTARY NEWS Handover

After a successful year of Presidency under Debbie Walker, we are now delighted to welcome Ian Treveil and Jason Rule as Co-Presidents for the forthcoming year, with Tim Millier as President Elect. We celebrated with a delicious meal and presentation, reflecting on the achievements of the outgoing President and committees. The new leadership team look forward to building on the club’s successes, supported by the various committees and club members.

Saturday 24 October - End Polio Anniversary

The anniversary is on 24 October. We are proud to say our community is a major contributor to the End Polio Now Campaign. You can support or learn more about the initiative through the End Polio Now Campaign, which is Rotary International’s long-running global mission to rid the world of the poliovirus. Since launching its PolioPlus Program in 1985, Rotary has helped cut global polio cases by over 99.9%.

Christmas Shoeboxes 2026 - Would you like to make a child’s Christmas? As it’s almost that time of year again! Here at Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club, we’re starting the annual Christmas Shoebox appeal for disadvantaged children in Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegra, Romania and Poland. If you would like to fill a box or several, or your School, Club or Organisation would like to make a child’s christmas, please contact us via any of the following: Email: debbie.walker@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk Phone: 07785 577801 Web: www.bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk We will supply and deliver the number of boxes you wish to fill together with an Information leaflet, collecting the box/boxes when they are ready. The latest date for collection will be 18 October 2026, where we then prepare for shipping to the overseas Rotary Clubs, as listed above, for distribution over Christmas. We also ask if you can support the transportation costs by donating £2 per box. Let’s help Santa make this year’s Christmas special.

General News

In June we joined with our neighbouring Club, Hamble Valley Rotary once again, to support the Annual Young Carers Festival held at the YMCA Fairthorne Manor. It was a wonderful day for the community! Hamble Valley members joined our meeting after the event and as a thank you, provided delightful desserts after dinner! One of our many speakers throughout the year was the local MP, Danny Chambers. He gave an interesting talk on three subjects which were: his trip to Ukraine, life as a Vet and becoming a Parliamentarian, closing with a Q and A session which was much appreciated by all. Rotary is always ready to welcome new members. Within our club, we are pleased to announce that we have welcomed our new members that have joined us this year. It is great to have you on board. Always room for more, so please feel free to contact us and join us on a Thursday evening. www.bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk

THE WEST MEON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026 - A CHANCE TO HEAR ONE THE WORLD’S TEN BEST This year’s West Meon Music Festival (10 – 13 September) will give concert-goers the opportunity to hear one of the “ten most exciting young musicians in the world” according to the Daily Telegraph’s classical music critic, Ivan Hewitt. Hewitt singled out British pianist Amiri Harewood in his top ten for the “huge variety of colours he conjures from the piano, and a sheer delight in music-making”. Amiri will be performing at this year’s festival on Friday 11 September with a programme that includes works by Bach, Schumann and Shostakovich. Certainly a rising star not to be missed. On Saturday 12th September the festival will also be marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Benjamin Britten – one of the twentieth century's greatest composers. The morning coffee concert will feature works by Britten and his mentor and composition teacher, Frank Bridge. It will include both Bridge’s Phantasy Piano Quartet, written in 1910, and Britten’s first Suite for Solo Cello, dedicated to the great Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, who gave its first performance in 1965. This year’s four-day festival, founded by the Primrose Piano Quartet in 2011, will hold eight concerts in Meon Valley churches with works by composers from Dufay to Dohnányi. The festival finale on Sunday 13 September will be a “Schubertiade” with the great song cycle Winterreise, with renowned tenor James Gilchrist, followed by Schubert’s much loved final chamber work: the String Quintet in C major. Full details of all festival concerts can be found at: www.westmeonmusic.co.uk with tickets on sale via the website priced from £13 to £28.

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Raising young children can be one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also feel incredibly tough at times. From sleepless nights and isolation to illness, mental health struggles, multiple births, or the everyday pressures of family life, many parents can find themselves feeling overwhelmed and in need of a little extra support. That’s where Home-Start Hampshire comes in. We are a local community charity built on a simple idea: local people supporting local families. We match compassionate, trained volunteers with families who are going through a difficult patch, offering free, confidential and nonjudgmental support in their own homes. Sometimes, a friendly ear, a shared cup of tea, or an extra pair of hands is all it takes to help a parent feel more connected, confident and able to cope.

Ask anyone who grew up in Britain in the 1970s, and they'll remember her. The home help. She let herself in with a borrowed key, put the kettle on, hoovered the front room, and had a natter. She worked for the council, she'd known the family for years, and nobody would've dreamt of calling what she did "regulated personal care."

To keep this vital service running across the Meon Valley, we are looking for local volunteers to join our team and would love to welcome some new faces. You don’t need any formal qualifications - just kindness, life experience, warmth and a little time to spare, usually around 2–3 hours a week or fortnight. We provide full training, friendly ongoing support and travel expenses, so you will feel supported every step of the way. By giving just, a small amount of your time, you can make a lasting difference to a parent and child living right on your doorstep. If you would like to find out more about how we support families, or how you can become a volunteer, Margaret, our Area Manager, would love to hear from you. We are running flexible prep training opportunities across your area throughout October & November 2026. Telephone: 0330 124 2095 | www.home-starthampshire.org.uk Email: familysupport@hshants.org.uk

40 YEARS WAITING FOR THE BUS On 17 July the Meon Valley Bus stopped in Kilmeston to pick up passengers. It was greeted by 10 eager villagers and several local councillers. It was reportedly the first scheduled bus to stop in Kilmeston for 40 years! The Meon Valley Bus is running a trial diversion from its usual route to Winchester, for around 6 weeks, calling every Friday. If it proves popular, the new route will be made permanent. Passengers are taken to Winchester, and returned later, after enjoying 2 hours shopping or visiting friends. The bus drops off and picks up opposite the bus station and will take passengers to the railway station if requested. The Meon Valley Bus is a community service, a registered charity, and run entirely by volunteers. It operates throughout the Meon Valley and adjoining villages, running 3 days a week to Fareham, Petersfield and Winchester. If you would like more details of the service, please visit the website on: meonvalleybus.co.uk

Half a century on, the woman who lets herself in wears a lanyard, arrives in a slot timed to the minute, logs in on an app, signs a medication record, and works for an agency inspected by the Care Quality Commission. So what happened? Through the 1980s and 1990s, councils outsourced the work, and clients grew older and frailer. Help with the hoovering became help with hoisting someone from bed, managing a catheter, spotting a stroke. Strangers were doing clinical tasks in living rooms, and scandals made clear nobody was watching. The Care Standards Act 2000 changed that. For the first time, home-care agencies had to register and meet national minimum standards on training, records and safeguarding. The principle held: provide personal care in someone's home, and you are inspected. The regulation exists because the stakes changed. The home is now where serious care happens, often for people who can't speak up, delivered by a workforce sent in alone. For a long stretch, that door stood open. It hasn't stood still since. Care in the home grows more complex every year, the rules keep changing, and with the Casey Commission underway, more is coming. Warmth was never the thing regulation took away. What the old home help had was time. She wasn't on a stopwatch, and the relationship mattered as much as the chores. It hasn't gone. For us, the relationship is paramount. At Lapis, the same friendly faces turn up each week: people who have time to sit and listen, share a laugh, remember a birthday, feed the cat or walk the dog, or bring in fish and chips on a Friday. We keep things open and approachable: families can pick up the phone, and we sort things out together. And we look after our carers too (everyone gets their birthday off) because staff who feel valued build better relationships. The training and inspections matter, of course. But the point is the person, and having the time to care about them. That's how we work.

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South Downs National Park’s new Local Plan moves another step forward More than 2,700 representations on the South Downs National Park’s new Local Plan are currently being analysed in preparation for the next important stages of the planning process. The latest consultation on the new South Downs Local Plan closed on 23 June, with 2,700 comments submitted from around 1,300 people and organisations. All representations received during the consultation, together with supporting evidence and submission documents, have been registered and are now being reviewed by officers at the National Park Authority. The new Local Plan will guide how and where development takes place in the National Park over the next two decades, replacing the current Local Plan adopted in 2019. The goal of the Local Plan is to address vital issues such as the need for affordable housing, quality development, restoring nature, climate action, a flourishing rural economy and helping local communities thrive. In November and December this year, the National Park’s Planning Committee and the Full Authority will consider the outcomes of the consultation, including any proposed modifications to address the representations and any other changes since the Local Plan was agreed last March. Subject to this consideration, the new Local Plan, together with any proposed modifications and the latest consultation representations, will then be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination and published on the National Park Authority’s website. Claire Tester, Head of Strategic Planning for the South Downs National Park Authority, said:

“This is such an important plan for the future of this wonderful National Park and I’d like to thank each and every person who has responded so far to the consultations. “One of the key concerns from the community that came up in our latest consultation was that the South Downs Local Plan includes more proposed housing and other development given that this is a National Park. “We have statutory purposes to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area, and to help people understand and appreciate those assets. However, we also have a statutory duty to foster the economic and social wellbeing of our communities. “The South Downs is Britain’s most populated National Park with more than 113,000 residents, living in one of the four towns and smaller villages and settlements, and we have nearly 6,000 businesses. “Therefore, it’s important we plan for the future and the continued vitality of these towns and villages, supporting local facilities and ensuring there are suitable homes, particularly affordable homes for local communities. “This is a plan about innovative and diligent placemaking, so with appropriate, sustainable growth comes significant wider benefits for people, including health and wellbeing, habitat creation for wildlife, community infrastructure, jobs and climate action.” During the latest consultation, concerns were also raised about the addition of new sites for potential development, as well as questions over significant changes to sites that were previously consulted on. Claire said: “It’s important that we listen to the feedback received at each consultation stage. This includes feedback from some of our partner councils that the Local Plan should do more to address housing needs in the area. Following

a consultation in early 2025 the National Park Authority reviewed all the existing sites and additional ones submitted during that consultation and this led to new sites being added to the Local Plan consulted on this spring. “The submission of new sites at all stages of plan preparation is a recognised part of the planmaking process. “Comments made on all these proposed sites will be considered by the Authority prior to submission of the Local Plan and by the Inspector during the examination.” The Planning Inspectorate are expecting around 100 Local Plans from across the country to be submitted for independent examination before 31 December 2026. This means there may be a delay before the examination hearings can take place. By January next year, the National Park Authority expects to receive confirmation of the appointed Inspector(s) and dates for examination hearings. Claire added: “All those who told us that they wanted to be heard at the examination hearings will be contacted in advance of these hearing dates and given further guidance on how to participate. Should the Inspector be minded to recommend modifications to the Local Plan, there will be a further six-week consultation on these modifications during the examination.” After completing all the required stages, it’s hoped that the new Local Plan will be adopted in 2027. From then on, all planning applications will be considered against policies in the new Local Plan.

To see the proposed Local Plan visit: www.southdowns.gov.uk/planning-policy/ new-south-downs-local-plan/

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