HAMPSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS
Celebrates 25 years of creative discovery
NEWS & EVENTS FOR AUGUST
Find out what's going on in the Meon Valley
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Curdridge – Guide Price £1,600,000 Freehold
Exceptional opportunity to acquire an impressive period home and equestrian property, privately situated at the end of an access lane in the highly desirable area of Curdridge. Extending in total to approximately 8.43 acres, the versatile property offers a rare chance to purchase a superbly positioned home with extensive equestrian facilities and outstanding potential for private or commercial activities – subject to any relevant consents. For further information and viewing appointment, please contact the sales team and we will be pleased to help.
Attractive detached family home, perfectly set within a non-estate location in Waltham Chase. The property is well presented and offers well proportioned accommodation which extends to approximately 1800 square feet, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, study, sitting room, snug, dining room, cloakroom and a kitchen/breakfast room & utility room. Outside, delightful established landscaped rear garden For further information and viewing appointments, please contact the team in Bishop's Waltham.
Detached period cottage, nestling within mature gardens on the outskirts of the requested and desirable village of Curdridge. The property has a unique character which in part dates from an early period and now offers a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to enhance and make a home of their own. Outside, the gardens are compact, with mature tree lined boundaries. A generous driveway to the front and a detached garage. No Chain – for further information and viewing appointments, please call the team in Bishop’s Waltham.
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We had just moved and wanted to update and bring colour and a contemporary feel into our existing kitchen but wanted to avoid the large Corporate Companies. We found the answer in Happy Kitchens when Ben brought his showroom to us, and the experience of choosing units and colours turned out to be an exciting one, rather than daunting and disappointing. Their time keeping, efficiency and workmanship were second to none. We were consulted where decisions mattered and nothing seemed too much trouble - Mrs Jane Wareham
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The Meon Valley Active Retirement Association (MVARA) has written before about the advantages of playing table tennis. How the sport is:
• “a fantastic form of mindfulness in which players shut out their concerns, stop thinking about life and its issues and stresses and just concentrate on what they are doing.”
• a great form of exercise with 1 hour of table tennis using up 300+ calories;
• one that involves no physical contact and no high impact movement which can damage joints;
• noted for its emphasis on movement, stretching, hand-eye co-ordination and quick reflexes;
• one that “exerts a greater influence on cognitive function than any other sport.”
• one that exercises every area of the brain, including the prefrontal cortex, which develops focus and concentration and the basal ganglia which control our ability to remain calm and process our emotions. and, of course it’s fun!
Little wonder then that table tennis is one of the most popular of the activities offered by MVARA to its members, with over 30 individuals signed up to play in its weekly sessions, enjoying the sport, the exercise and the opportunity to socialise.
Kenrick, Lyndon and Martin (average age “not disclosed”) showing how the sport should be played.
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But there is more. Most MVARA players are either returners to something they played at school – some over 50 years ago – or completely new to the sport, and have gone on to join locals table tennis clubs and play in local leagues.
Jeremy & Henry (left) and Andy (right) play for Soberton & Newtown Table Tennis Club in both the Portsmouth and the South-East Hants Leagues.
Martin (left) uses his wicked left-handed forehand for Owslebury in the Winchester League.
Roger & Jeff (in the fancy shirts) receiving their trophies alongside teammates for winning the Gosport and Fareham League.
With thanks to Pete Woodacre at Soberton & Newtown TTC for his patience, and support.
For details of playing table tennis at Soberton & Newtown visit: www.sobertonvillagehall.co.uk - For details of MVARA Table Tennis contact Les Craddock: lesliecraddock@sky.com
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Saturday 16th – Monday 25th August 2025
This summer marks a milestone for one of the region’s most cherished cultural events:
Hampshire Open Studios celebrates its 25th anniversary with its biggest art trail yet. From 16th to 25th August 2025, over 300 venues across the county will throw open their doors, inviting the public to explore, engage, and connect with local artists, all free of charge.
For ten inspiring days leading up to Bank Holiday Monday (25th August), visitors are invited to step inside the homes, studios, and galleries of Hampshire’s vibrant artistic community. From painters to potters, sculptors to printmakers, the event provides a unique opportunity to meet the makers, see behind the scenes, and discover the stories behind the work.
“We’re thrilled to be celebrating 25 years of Hampshire Open Studios,” says Lesley Self, HOS Creative Director “and to be showcasing the incredible talent and creativity thriving across our communities, this annual event goes from strength-tostrength.”
A good place to start your visits is at Mountwood Pottery at Shedfield. Here you can see stoneware pottery, wheel-thrown tableware, garden fountains and wall plaques. As well as wool made from hand spun yarns, washed/dyed fleece, carded wool for spinning or felting. There is also jewellery and other handmade crafts.
In Wickham visit Vanessa Randall who is exhibiting photography and crafts. See images of local areas abroad, landscape, architecture, nature, wildlife, flora & fauna. Postcards and posters are also displayed alongside macramé wall art for home & garden.
In Curdridge explore 60+ vibrant modern artworks, ready to hang pieces at Dé Garis Designs - or you can commission a piece to suit your space. Visit their new garden gallery too.
New for 2025 is Penny Farthing Gallery in Botley showing artwork by Emma Parkin. Emma's thought-provoking collection of original pastel paintings is inspired by her love of the sea and the sky and her fascination with the way light interplays with both.
Whether you're a seasoned art lover or just curious to explore, the event is designed to be accessible, inspiring, and interactive. With so many venues open, you can plan your trail using the free colour catalogue available from mid-July, or explore digitally with the Hampshire Open Studios app, available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The app allows visitors to search by medium, date, or location, navigate via interactive maps, and save their favourite venues.
Visitors can also enter a £100 prize draw towards purchasing artwork from a favourite Hampshire Open Studios artist. To find your nearest venue, check out the full listings on the website at www. hampshireopenstudios.org.uk, pick up a brochure, or use the app and be sure to follow the pink directional arrows that guide you to the artists’ studios.
Join us in celebrating 25 years of art, community, and creativity. Artists across Hampshire are eagerly preparing to welcome you and make your visit both enjoyable and inspiring.
Broughton Village Hall, as part of The Hampshire Open Studios annual event, are delighted to once again host 70 local artists. Open every day between 16-25 August 2025 from 10am to 5pm.
Last year’s event attracted over 3,000 visitors across the 10-day event. This year there are several new artists exhibiting for the first time, displaying a diverse range of arts and crafts including a blacksmith, jewellery, glass and metal work, cane furniture restoration and our youngest ever artist showcasing her painting skills.
Still the single biggest art exhibition in Hampshire under one roof, work featured includes paintings, drawings, cards, photographs,
70 acclaimed local artists, all under one roof. Come and view this inspiring collection and even get to meet the artists!
ceramics, jewellery, wood carvings, glass ware, basket weaving and much more. Lots of gift ideas and the chance to meet and talk with the artists.
Now in its 5th year, the exhibition has become one of the most popular Hampshire Open Studios venues, offering visitors not only a wide and eclectic display of art and crafts but also providing refreshments in conjunction with the Broughton Community Shop. The Tally Ho! pub in Broughton will be open offering a range of food and drinks.
Village of Broughton nestles in the Test Valley between Winchester and Salisbury. It is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside with the River Test’s tributary, The Wallop Brook, flowing through the village.
A visit to the Broughton Art and craft festival makes a perfect day out for all.
Saturday 2, 9 and 16 August
From 1pm to 6pm
Hambledon Vineyard, Hambledon, PO7 4RY
Hambledon Wine Estate's Jazz & Fizz returns for 2025, with three events this August! For three consecutive weekends, we invite you to the Vineyard for a relaxed afternoon filled with music, food, and fizz. Kicking off the season is the dynamic Brass Breakout Jazz Orchestra, delivering a powerful performance with their unique sound and rich repertoire. The following two weekends feature the return of the sensational Amy Baker. With her classic blend of Jazz and Swing, captivating tone, and timeless style, Amy’s performances exude elegance and bring the magic of a big band to life- whether she's with a full swing band, or a solo pianist. But that's not all! The vineyard is also set to feature a selection of food stalls, perfectly paired with your complimentary glass of Hambledon's Finest English Sparkling Wine. To book visit: https://hambledonvineyard.co.uk/ products/jazz-fizz
Wheels Steam Event at The Brickworks Museum
Sunday 10 August
From 11am to 4pm
Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB
This August we pay homage to all things transport – for an exciting day of cars, buses and trains. Join us as for a great family day out. Featuring cars, buses, bikes, craft stalls, children’s activities, miniature train rides and The Brickworks Museum under full
steam, plus more to be announced later. Our dog and child friendly museum also features two children's play areas, on-site cafe and a working vintage arcade. You will also get 125 years of brick history, and the chance to wander around our museum and this is ALL included in your Event admission fee.
East Meon Garden Club Annual Show
Sunday 17 August
From 2pm to 4pm
Warnford Village Hall, Southampton, SO32 3LB
The show will be held in the Village Hall where there will be teas and refreshments. All classes are open to non-members of the garden club.
Meon Valley Beekeepers Seasonal Skill Session
Sunday 17 August
From 10.30am to 12 noon
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Join us for our next skill session led by our local bee inspector — a fantastic opportunity to meet her and learn directly from the expert! She’ll be covering how to carry out brood disease inspections, a timely and valuable topic as hives start to contract and may be united before winter. Whether you’re new to beekeeping or have years under your belt, this is a session you won’t want to miss! For more information and to book a place visit: https:// meonvalleybeekeepers.co.uk/ training-courses/
The Southern Nature Art Exhibition
Fri 22 to Mon 25 August
From 10am to 5pm
Wickham, Fareham, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 6HT
The largest independent nature art exhibition in the UK, featuring
wildlife artists from across the country. Located in the beautiful estate of Rookesbury Park, the artworks are hung directly on the walls. Featuring our 'Artist Studios' where you can meet the artists, watch demonstrations of art in progress, and browse handmade, individual artworks and merch produced by the artists. A cafe is on site for refreshments.
£3.50 entry, Under 13s FREE. For tickets visit: https://www. southernnatureart.com/eventdetails/2025-sna-exhibition
Tueasday 26 August
From 10am to 12.45pm (approx)
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A mix of footpaths through open farmland, woodland, Holywell Estate, across the River Meon and then enjoying the shade of the Meon Valley Trail on the way back. A leisurely walk. 8km (5 miles). Bring your own refreshments for a mid walk break by the river. Dogs must be under close control at all times and on a lead when instructed. Starting point Grid reference: SU 61056 16811 Nearest postcode: SO32 3PF what3words: twitches.topmost. gourmet
Kith and Kin - a Night of Saxon Theatre
Friday 29 August
From 7pm to 9pm
Chalton Ln, Chalton, Waterlooville, PO8 0BG
Join us around the fire for Kith and Kin - a warm-hearted solo show that centres on a day in the life of an everyday 9th century Saxon woman, a day that turns out to be unexpectedly and spectacularly anything but “everyday”. From milking the stubborn cow to seeing off Viking invaders and preparing for a great feast, the Saxon hall and the vibrant community who
knew it are brought vividly to life in this innovative, immersive performance. Performed in a mix of spoken and sung Modern English and Old English, Kith and Kin is a delight for adult audiences and young people 6+. There will be a bar selling locally produced cider, mead and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Hot drinks and snacks will also be available to be purchased from our shop.
Saturday 30 August
From 1pm to 5pm
Village Playground, Lippen Lane, Warnford, SO32 3LE
Admittance is FREE. There will be tea, cakes to eat and cakes and preserves to take away, a plant stall, tombola, Bric-a-Brac and entertainment for all the family. All on this lovely area beside the River Meon. Do come with the children and enjoy a real country fete. Contributions towards the following stalls would be very much appreciated:- Books - Bottles - Plants Toys - Tombola - Cakes and Preserves - Bric-a-Brac.
Saturday 6 September
From 11am to 4pm
Ramalley Scout Hut, Ramalley Lane, Off Hurley Road, Chandlers Ford. SO53 1JG
Readers, Healers, Crystals, Craft Stalls, Etc. Refreshments Available. Free Admission.
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Picture the scene. You’re standing in your kitchen, balancing 3 tile samples in one hand and 4 colour charts in the other, trying to scroll through 93 beautiful but wildly different Pins on the ‘New Kitchen’ Pinterest board you started 5 weeks ago. You were in this exact same position last weekend, and you’re still no closer today to deciding on your kitchen scheme. The more inspiration you gather, the harder the decision becomes. In a world of endless options, home design can feel less like creative freedom and more like painful pressure.
When we're faced with too many options — colours, styles, layouts — our brains don’t feel creative; they feel anxious. Studies found that an abundance of options activates the same areas of the brain associated with conflict and anxiety, making the simple act of choosing feel genuinely stressful. Research into decision fatigue shows that too much choice, especially in high-stakes contexts like home renovation, leads to overwhelm and avoidance. Small choices like tap styles or paint colours seem minor, but they carry financial and emotional weight you’re investing in how your home will feel and function every day.
And these decisions are rarely isolated. The cabinet colour must work with the walls, splashback, flooring, and hallway beyond. You’re not just picking a paint — you’re assembling a complex visual jigsaw where each decision affects multiple others.
As an interior designer I advise homeowners who feel paralysed by options. My consultation process starts with a deep-dive into their emotional drivers – what are their memories of safe, nurturing spaces, what does a joyful space feel like to them? Less Pinterest, more psychology. I’ll also drill down into functionality: what’s happening in this room, and when? Who needs to move through it, use it, clean it? Together we explore fundamentals such as whether the space should feel calm, or uplifting, or dramatic. All of this builds up a design ‘anchor’ on which we can then secure the numerous functional and aesthetic decisions –creating a cohesive and personalised design.
If your renovation feels more confusing than creative, a colour or pattern consultation, or full design management service, could be the reset you need. Whether you're rethinking a room or undertaking a large renovation, thoughtful design starts with clarity.
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce its official appointment as a Responsible Body by Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs), following its accreditation in May 2025.
The Trust is only the third Wildlife Trust in the country to receive this accreditation and joins an exclusive group of just 30 organisations across England entrusted with this responsibility.
Arcadian Ecology & Consulting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, has also been appointed as a Responsible Body. Together, these accreditations strengthen the Trust’s ability to deliver long-term conservation outcomes in the region, supporting its mission to safeguard wildlife and habitats.
As a Responsible Body, The Trust is now legally empowered to enter into legally-binding ‘conservation covenants’ with landowners and developers, ensuring the long-term protection of land for nature conservation.
The Trust's role includes establishing covenants which specify habitat improvements required to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). In addition, the Trust will monitor restoration efforts to ensure compliance with these agreements and enforce the terms if any breaches occur.
Conservation covenants are instrumental in helping deliver BNG, a policy which requires developers to leave the natural world in a better state than it was prior to their development being built. The policy mandates that almost all developments must result in a minimum 10% increase in natural habitat, which can be delivered within the development itself or on land elsewhere.
By securing legally binding agreements, the Trust can ensure that conservation measures remain in place for generations to come, helping to reverse habitat loss and protect biodiversity.
Debbie Tann MBE, Chief Executive at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, said: "Becoming a Responsible Body is a significant step forward for the Trust and for nature conservation. It means we can work directly with landowners and developers to secure legally binding commitments that protect and restore habitats in the long term. With nature recovery an urgent priority in this time of crisis, conservation covenants provide a powerful tool to ensure meaningful, lasting conservation outcomes.
“This aligns closely with our Wilder 2030 strategy, which aims to create more space for wildlife and to support and empower people to take action for nature. We look forward to collaborating with partners to create a resilient and thriving natural environment for future generations."
Conservation covenants offer a faster, more flexible alternative to traditional planning agreements, allowing landowners to protect sites for nature without transferring ownership. Crucially, these commitments are legally binding on all future landowners, ensuring conservation efforts remain in place regardless of changes in ownership or land use.
With nature in crisis and the government’s legally binding target to halt species decline by 2030, the covenants ensure that conservation efforts are embedded within the planning and development system, supporting a greener, more sustainable future for the UK. The Trust’s Wilder 2030 strategy underpins this approach, aiming to restore natural habitats, increase biodiversity, and inspire people to take action for wildlife.
The designation also strengthens the Trust’s ability to work strategically with local authorities,
businesses, and other partners to create a network of protected and restored habitats.
John Durnell, Managing Director of Arcadian Ecology & Consulting Limited and Director of Nature-Based Solutions at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, said: “We are proud that Arcadian Ecology & Consulting has been recognised by Defra as a Responsible Body. This designation gives us the ability to secure meaningful, long-term conservation outcomes in collaboration with landowners and developers.
“Conservation covenants offer a practical and robust mechanism for delivering Biodiversity Net Gain, and we’re excited to play a continued direct role in ensuring that nature recovery is embedded into land management and planning decisions across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.”
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and Arcadian Ecology & Consulting welcomes enquiries from landowners and developers who wish to explore conservation covenants as a means of protecting and enhancing biodiversity.
To enquire about working with the Trust or Arcadian Ecology & Consulting as a Responsible Body please visit: https://hiwwt-nbs.co.uk/ EnvironmentalCredits
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Dog Show and Motorcade
anniversary event saw 1000 young carers from around the country arrive with the sole purpose of getting them away from their caring duties, looking after parents and siblings etc. and having fun.
This year’s show on 14th June 2025 looks like it broke all records with over 160 dogs entered into the dog show with owners coming from as far away as Southsea and Oxford. There were record numbers through the gate and the grand raffle ran out of tickets before we were even halfway through the afternoon. We had around 100 classic cars on site and the winner of the Best Car in Show was a lovely BSA 3 wheeler. It looks like it has been a bumper year also for funds raised for charity, with the figures looking like we will have raised just short of £12,000, which will help us help those in need locally, nationally and internationally.
One of the highlights of the year for seeing the effect of what Rotary can do, is when we support the National Young Carers event at YMCA Fairthorne Manor. This year’s 25th
Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club assists with the running of a pop-up café along with other local Rotary clubs, and every year we are astounded by the young people we meet. The weekend’s activities included fairground rides, outdoor activities, and massive firework display to music, disco’s, karaoke, crafts and more, plus the opportunity to meet others in similar situations.
Hampshire Search and Rescue
Hampshire Search and Rescue (HANTSAR) is a voluntary organisation which works alongside the police in searches for vulnerable missing persons in Hampshire. HANTSAR is one of many county based Lowland Search and Rescue
units which exist countrywide. HANTSAR relies on donations and sponsorship to be able to offer a dedicated and professional Search and Rescue service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and in all weathers. To aid them in this work Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club have donated the sum of £3,000.00 towards new equipment and running costs.
The end of June saw the end of the Rotary year and the end of Ian Treveil, our 2023-2024 president’s time in the hot seat.
This year’s president is Debbie Newnham, who similarly to Ian is taking on the role for the second time.
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!
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At the time of writing this newsletter the Club are all ready for what looks like is going to be a brilliant (in more ways than one with temperatures forecast to be around 30 degrees) at the Swanmore Village Fete. This year we changed the programme slightly with loads of the usual attractions as well as some new ones, including a Dog Agility Display, Magic Jay the magician plus Punch and Judy.
Christmas collections, fete stalls and other charity fund-raising activities throughout the year … July 2023 to June 2024 we raised over £30,000. This allowed us to support mainly local individuals and young people as well as the Lions International Disaster Fund; we also updated our minibus. This year so far, we have raised over £20,000 and paid out over £12,000. We ensure NO administrative costs dilute the impact of our fund-raising efforts, so what we raise goes 100% to charitable causes.
Your Successful Local Lions Club: Meon Valley Lions
Lions International is the World’s largest volunteering service organisations with over 1.3 million members, in over 47,000 local clubs, throughout the World.
The Meon Valley Lions Club is your local Club. We raise money with our barbeques,
For the Club to remain successful we would like to attract new members. It’s not all work, we have plenty of fun too, with everything from a trip on the Waverley paddle steamer around the Isle of Wight, to a visit to a local microbrewery as we all regularly pub nights.
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So if you’d like to join, giving as much or little of your time as you can commit, please get in touch. Tel: 07443 753780 / Our website: https://www.meonvalleylionsclub.org.uk
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• 4 LARGE FRESH TOMATOES, PEELED AND DICED
• 1/2 ENGLISH CUCUMBER, PEELED AND FINELY DICED
• 75g FINELY DICED RED PEPPER
• 24g MINCED SPRING ONION
• 1 LARGE JALAPENO PEPPER, SEEDED AND MINCED
• 2 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
• 1 TEASPOON SALT
• 1/2 TEASPOON GROUND CUMIN
• 1 PINCH DRIED OREGANO
• 1 PINCH CAYENNE PEPPER, OR TO TASTE
• GROUND BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE
• 360g CHERRY TOMATOES
• 60ml EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
• 1 LIME, JUICED
• 1 TABLESPOON BALSAMIC VINEGAR
• 1 TEASPOON WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
• SALT AND GROUND BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE
• 2 TABLESPOONS THINLY SLICED FRESH BASIL
Preparation Time 45 minutes.
Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, green onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and black pepper and set aside.
Place the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour pureed mixture through a strainer into the tomato-cucumber mixture; stir to combine.
Measure 1/3 of the tomato mixture and place into the blender. Cover, turn blender on, and puree until smooth. Return pureed mixture to the remaining tomato-cucumber mixture. Stir to combine.
Cover and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours. Season cold soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with basil. Decorate with pea shoots and flowers or some uncut basil leaves.
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“I think it may have been a mistake.” She had her back to him as she stood at the kitchen table, drinking a cup of tea. Himself narrowed his eyes and wondered what the mistake may have been. The too-small shoes she’d bought in the sale? Her fourth, possibly fifth, Jaffa Cake? (The plate on the kitchen table looked seriously depleted.) Or merely the invention of the internet.
Frankly, it could be anything.
“You’ll have to give me a clue,” he capitulated. She turned and looked at him blankly. “I said,” he raised his voice slightly, “give me a clue.”
She reached under her hair and retrieved an ear bud. “About what?”
“The mistake.” Himself was fast losing interest in the nature of the mistake and, based entirely on his love of both the internet and Jaffa Cakes, decided the shoes were the ideal candidate.
“Sorry – didn’t realise I’d said that out loud… Mistake choosing the audio book over the paperback.”
“But, as you’ve often pointed out, it’s so convenient – you can multi-task when you’re listening to a book. With the physical, woodpulp rendition in your hands, not so much.”
Although he recalled it hadn’t stopped his daughter wandering around town with her nose firmly in The Order of the Phoenix.
“But at least I could skim-read the awfulness,” she elaborated. “Whereas, I’m having to listen to it all in the dreary tones of the author.
But honestly, I’m not surprised he sounds depressed - it’s autobiographical.”
“Poor man. Poor you. Read something else.”
She looked at him in horror. “I can’t do that! It’s for Book Club! I must finish it.”
Himself knew better than to argue.
“Nearly there, but now there’s a dog in the story and I’ve got a really bad feeling about it..” She shook her head. Himself could empathise, although severe dyslexia made reading an infrequent ordeal, so he was spared that distress. And he’d likely be more puzzled than upset if the ‘dgo’ died. Silver linings.
But films like ‘Open Range’ had almost made him cry and he’d vowed never to watch ‘John Wick’ again. Recently, however, he’d
discovered an early warning system.
“There’s a website called, wait for it, ‘Does the Dog Die.’ You could look up that book and see if there’s great sadness ahead. At least you’d be prepared.” He suggested.
“Next time, I will.” With a look of grim determination, she popped her ear bud back in and Himself watched as she reached for another biscuit, or was it cake... he couldn’t remember what had been decided about Jaffa Cakes.
‘Whatever’, he thought – and reached for one too.
Later, she joined him in the sitting room. “What are we watching?” she asked. “Fishing.” Himself smiled.
She peered at the screen. “Fishing? What’Jaws’!? That’s like saying ‘Deliverance’ is about canoeing.”
“But ’Deliverance’ is about canoeing. Sort of. Anyway, I vaguely remember ‘Jaws’ being largely about fishing and swimming and sailing – plus a shark. And it has a happy ending.”
“Not for Robert Shaw it wasn't. Or the muchmaligned shark,” she snorted.
“Changing the subject, what did you have in mind for supper?” Himself pictured fish and chips and swallowed in anticipation. “I could pause this and get a takeaway if you like.”
“I don’t know why, but I’m not very hungry.”
She raised her eyebrows in puzzlement and Himself chose not to remind her of all the biscuits... cakes... – whatever - she’d eaten.
“But don’t let me stop you,” she said, “although you’ve had a lot of Jaffa Cakes, so maybe
something light. Chicken shish and salad perhaps?” She smiled encouragingly at his disappointed expression and wandered off.
‘Well that, quite literally, takes the biscuit – or cake – whatever’, Himself thought as he shook his head in mild disbelief and tried to get excited about grilled chicken and lettuce.
A few minutes later she re-emerged from the kitchen with a horrified look on her face. “It was me, wasn’t it? I was the one who ate all the cakes, biscuits - whatever. While I was listening to that awful book, I realise I ate nearly a whole packet! No wonder I’m not hungry.”
“Well... I had a couple of biscuits... cakes...whatever, too,” he confessed. “But I’m still a bit peckish.”
When, a little later, Himself returned with fish and chips for one, she announced, “Jaffa Cakes are cakes. I looked it up!”
“Clue was in the name after all,” he commented and settled down happily to eat his supper.
“Looking forward to this,” he said as he pressed
‘play’ to resume watching the film.
She looked up from her new book (a paperback this time) and commented, “And I looked up ‘Jaws’ on that website.”
“And what did it say? ‘Spoiler alert – the shark gets it’?” Himself tucked into his battered cod. She leaned over and pinched a chip. Giving him a pitying look, she whispered, “I’m so sorry.”
Himself, deeply engrossed in the film, dragged his eyes away from the screen and looked at her.
“Sorry? Why?”
“I think the dog dies..”
BISHOP’S WALTHAM HIGH STREET COMES ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF HAPPY KIDS AS KIDSTREAT RETURNS
The weather might have been a bit dodgy on Sunday 6th July, but that was the only slightly unpredictable aspect of KidSTreat. Hundreds of families ventured out on the day to join in. Visitors came from Bishop’s Waltham, surrounding villages and further afield.
KidSTreat was a free event aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 15. Close to 30 organisations signed up to be involved; each one putting on an activity for kids, designed to educate, enchant, engage and entertain. It was organised by the Bishop’s Waltham Town Team (for more information about us visit www.lovebishopswaltham).
The High Street was full of smiling faces, exclamations of delight, laughter and concentration as children tried their hands at a variety of sports, crafts, games and quizzes. There was an opportunity to learn new skills too - circus skills, how to be a DJ, how to crochet, how to save a life and so much more. The local Fire Engine and a fully equipped Ambulance were also on site and were very popular attractions.
The Bishop’s Waltham Town Team first introduced KidSTreat to the village in 2018. “Given its success, we had always wanted to repeat it, but sadly the pandemic got in the way for a few years”, said Robin Shepherd, Chairperson of the Town Team. “We started 2025 with firm plans to make it happen again and over the next 6 months worked hard to get the necessary funding and put all the plans in place”.
On the day around 120 people were involved in making the event the huge success it undoubtedly was. That includes the volunteers who put on each activity, the stewards, the first aiders and the organisers. It was a real demonstration of the community spirit that abounds in Bishop’s Waltham.
The Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Sudhakar Achwal, visited KidSTreat when it opened at midday, staying until one o’clock and visiting all the stalls. He said “It was a real pleasure to experience the event firsthand and to see the High Street so vibrantly transformed into a buzzing Kids Zone. It’s clear that KidSTreat, developed by the Bishop’s Waltham Town Team in 2018, continues to be a tremendously successful initiative”. Most importantly, the people who came loved the day. Positive comments abounded – here are just a few:
• “A fantastic event. The kids have loved it. All the volunteers were very kind and friendly. Fab.”
• “Organisation and attention to detail were superb! Children were
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thoroughly engaged despite changeable weather! Many thanks to the Town Team.
• “A great event with so much for the children to do, see, play and find out about.”
• “Very well organised and great family event for all the family. Thank you!”
• “Great event. Lovely to have something fun and free in our home town. Thank you.”
The Town Team would like to thank all of those who were involved and the organisations that funded the event; The James Tuttiett Charitable Trust, Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club, Winchester City Council, The Parochial Church Council and the Parish Council.
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While 45% is the highest ‘official’ income tax rate in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the way the tax-free personal allowance is treated means that some people pay an effective tax rate of 60% on some of their income.
Known as the ‘60% tax trap’, it applies to earnings between £100,000 and £125,140. Here, we explain how the tax trap works and why pensions could help you manage it.
Most people have a standard personal allowance of £12,570, which is the amount of income you do not pay tax on each year. If you have a standard personal allowance, the tax rates you’ll pay in each band of earnings are as follows:
A way to mitigate the 60% tax trap is to save into a pension. If you earn £110,000 and make a gross pension contribution of £10,000, your adjusted net income falls to £100,000. This would reinstate your full personal allowance and give an effective rate of tax relief of 60% on your pension contribution. There is a cap on the amount you and your employer can pay into your pension each year and still get tax relief. For most people, the annual allowance is £60,000, (this might be tapered if your adjusted income exceeds £260,000). If you exceed your annual allowance, you’ll have to pay an annual allowance charge which essentially claws back any tax relief received. It is also important to note that income tax relief on individual pension contributions is limited to the higher of £3,600 or 100% of your relevant UK earnings.
Understanding how different tax rules might affect you isn’t easy, especially as the rules can change frequently. A financial adviser can help explain how the various rules affect your long-term financial planning and help decide the best course of action for you.
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Once you earn more than £100,000, your tax-free personal allowance starts to be tapered. It reduces by £1 for every £2 that your adjusted net income exceeds £100,000 and is zero if your income is £125,140 or above.
Why the 60% tax trap occurs
Imagine you earn £110,000 – or £10,000 above the threshold. You would not only pay £4,000 in higher rate tax on the £10,000, but you’d also lose £5,000 of your personal allowance. And with £5,000 of your personal allowance gone, that portion of your income is now also subject to tax at 40%, costing you another £2,000. In other words, of that £10,000, you’d only get to keep £4,000, which equates to a 60% tax rate. For Scottish residents, the effective rate of tax is even higher at 67.5%, as income in the top rate tax band is 48% in Scotland.
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On the anniversary of the election last July, we delivered something very few first-year MPs ever manage. My Animal Welfare Bill passed through the Commons and is now on track to become the law. It will put a stop to the abuse of dogs and cats who suffer from cruel mutilations like ear cropping and declawing. It’s been an incredible achievement not just politically, but practically garnering support across the House and from the wider animal welfare community. I couldn’t be prouder and I couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who supported this campaign.
Over the past year, alongside my amazing team, I have handled more than 8,000 constituency support cases, each one personal, urgent, and often life-changing. Whether it’s a family waiting on a visa decision, a parent fighting for SEND support, or a pensioner unsure how they’ll keep the heating on, we’ve been there.
From day one, I took the fight for Winchester’s A&E and consultant-led maternity services straight to the top, putting our hospital front and centre with questions to the Health Secretary and the Prime Minister himself. I’ve walked the corridors of the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and described in Parliament the unacceptable conditions that patients and staff endure every single day.
I was honoured to open the new GP surgery at St Clement’s improving access to care for thousands. We’ve campaigned day in, day out for better mental health services and I helped shape the new Mental Health Bill to ensure people get the help they need sooner. I’ve brought together midwives, doctors, campaigners and women to push for fairer maternal care.
Farming and our rural communities have been at the heart of much of my work. I’ve visited farms in every corner of the constituency, and heard from young farmers concerned about bad trade deals threatening to undercut our high quality produce with cheap imports.
I’ve done my best to help win local fights that matter. I’ve taken on Southern Water more than once, helping a local farmer win compensation from them after a sewage spill, and fought for fairness for those in park homes ensuring their energy, connectivity and rent concerns were heard, securing refunds from Southern Water for overcharging.
As we prepare for the next year in Parliament, my commitment and energy won’t fade. Whether it’s to secure funding for our hospital in Winchester, cleaning up our precious chalk streams, tackling the cost of living, protecting our local farms from bad trade deals, our local businesses or our most vulnerable neighbours from cuts, I’ll keep showing up, speaking out, and delivering change.
My team and I are ready to help, so if there are any issues or concerns you have, get in touch at danny.chambers.mp@parliament.uk
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Ancient Woodland: A celebration of place . Local artists Mary Waltham and Jackie Amies respond to the ancient woodlands of East Hampshire. Friday 19th July - Saturday 20 September. www.hampshireculture.org.uk/allen-gallery
Talk: Sponsored by the Friends of the Curtis Museum and Allen Gallery. How the Victorians Died, by Mike Grey. Thursday 11th September at 7.30pm, FREE, donations welcome.
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Dotty the Dodo's Summer Fact Hunt
A free Family Trail running until Sunday 31st August. Find some Cool Facts about our wildlife.
Time Detective Agency Summer Family Fun
Join us for a summer full of time travel adventures as we visit a different era each week! With free family trails, crafts and challenges - become a Time Detective at the Curtis Museum.
Time Travel Schedule
Week 1 - The Iron Age
Tuesday 22 July - Sunday 27th July
Week 2 - Roman Britain
Tuesday 29 July - Sunday 3 August
Week 3 - Saxons & Vikings
Tuesday 5 August - Sunday 10 August
Week 4 - The Tudors
Tuesday 12 August - Sunday 17 August
Week 5 - The Victorians
Tuesday 19 August - Sunday 24 August
Week 6 - Time Travel Mayhem!
Tuesday 26 August - Sunday 31 August
Earn stamps each week to complete your Time Detective training.
Opening Times
Tuesday to Saturday
Curtis Museum: 10am – 4.30pm. Allen Gallery: 10.30am – 4pm www.hampshireculture.org.uk/curtis-museum www.hampshireculture.org.uk/allen-gallery
[Please note the Gallery and Museum will be closed on Sundays until further notice]
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This Summer the National Garden Scheme celebrates ten years of support and partnership with Horatio’s Gardens. To mark the occasion a tea party was held on Wednesday 11th June at Horatio’s Garden Stoke Mandeville. Over this time more than £670,000 has been donated to the charity Horatio’s Garden, enabling them to continue with their pledge to create and care for accessible gardens at all of the eleven NHS regional spinal units. We are proud to be Horatio’s Garden’s largest single funder.
The charity is named after Horatio Chapple. Horatio volunteered at the spinal centre in Salisbury and had the vision of a garden for all those connected to the centre. Horatio’s life was cut short in 2011 at the age of 17. For Horatio’s family, friends and those touched by his life, these evolving gardens, which offer sanctuary, improve wellbeing and become so significant to those affected by spinal cord injury, are his legacy. Dedicated head gardeners, staff and volun-teers ensure the gardens look incredible all year round as well as organising activities and events, including garden and art therapy, music concerts and plenty of tea and homemade cake.
Horatio’s Garden is just one of the charities benefiting from all the money raised by visits to the NGS’s Open gardens. It simply takes one visit (such as the two below) to help us raise these vital funds for our deserving charities.
New for 2025 - The Laurel House 4 Beechwood Crescent, Chandlers Ford, SO53 5PA Opening: Saturday and Sunday 6th and 7th September 12 noon to 5pm. Pre-booking available. Admission: £5.00, children free. Cashless payments available. Refreshments: homemade teas (gluten free options available).
An enchanting 2/3 acre, garden designer's garden, which has been developed over 35 years and has matured into a vibrant tapestry
of colour, texture and scent. Woodland walks feature dry-shade plants, while hot beds bloom in late summer. Wildlife thrives with ponds, bird boxes and wood piles. Sustainable practices like composting enrich the soil. This garden offers a tranquil retreat, full of inspiration yearround.
Bramdean, Alresford, SO24 0JU. Opening: Sunday 14th September 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Admission: £6.50, children free. Cashless payments available. Refreshments: Tea, Coffee and Cake (Donation to Bramdean Church)
A beautiful 5 acre garden best known for its mirror image herbaceous borders, and its 1 acre walled garden, and a large and unusual collection of plants and shrubs giving year-round interest. To the north of the house, five acres of garden slope up through the exemplary mirror-image herbaceous borders, planted with over one hundred genera and reaching their peak in June with nepetas, geraniums, tradescantias, Clematis x diversifolia ‘Hendersonii’ and galegas, followed by yellows and then the russets of late summer.
This I’m afraid brings us to the end of our Open Gardens from Hampshire for 2025, so I will sign off for a few months and be back again for 2026. Many thanks to all those of you who have visited any of our gardens in 2025, thus helping us raise much needed funds for our beneficiaries.
Now that Autumn is just round the corner, don’t forget we give talks about the NGS - evenings or afternoons - so if you belong to a Group, who would like to learn more about what we do, simply contact me and I will send all the details.
Pat Beagley (Head of Publicity) National Garden Scheme - Hampshire
Held on Sunday 14th September 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 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.
Our continuous arena programme showcases rural sports with gundog and falconry demonstrations, Inter-Hunt competition, Hound Parades and lots more. Fancy having a go? All the family can try their hand at Clay Shooting, Archery, Target shooting and Fishing.
Don’t leave your best friend at home, well behaved dogs are welcome to come and take part in the fun dog show, gun dog scurry and terrier racing. There are over 100 trade stands offering a great variety of retail therapy and a choice of local foods to tempt your taste buds and a licensed bar selling Bowman Ales, Meon Cider and lager on tap as well as a range of soft drinks.
Entry is £15 Adult ticket on the gate or £13 in advance from https://www.ticketsource. co.uk/hcsd - Under 16 are free.
We are a fun, friendly event and we welcome everyone. We look forward to seeing you here in September. For more information and to buy tickets visit: www.hampshirecountrysideday.co.uk
Hometown Events are so thrilled to be bringing The South Downs Show back again for 2025! Thank you to everyone who attended in the summer of 2024, we hope you had a fantastic weekend celebrating our beautiful South Downs National Park.
Arena Acts
Awesome arena acts including the amazing Epic Jousting Tournament, Little Nippers terriers and falconry, Strigidae Gun Dogs and Racing Pigs!
Animals galore including gun dog scurries, dog shows, racing pigs, Dunreyth Alpacas, Wild in the Country ferret racing, reptiles, Ernie the small horse and bees.
A whole host of attractions including a Saxon village, Solent Guild of Woodcarvers, Spinners, dog training, dancing sheep and fly fishing.
Awesome fun for all the family with many activities included in the ticket price. Juggling Jake circus skills, archery, old fashioned helter skelter, metal detector area and collaborative painting.
A dedicated area for all the dog lovers out there. We will have all the dog themed stalls and charities selling treats, accessories, leads and collars, physiotherapy and so much more.
There will be a be a whole host of incredible Food and Drink offerings at the show!
Taking place at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire, PO8 0QE on 9th - 10th August 2025 from 10am to 5pm www.southdownsshow.com
To find out more and to book tickets visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/hometownevents/ the-south-downs-show-2025/e-zvejad
The Alresford Show is organised by the Alresford and District Agricultural Society and takes place on Saturday 6th September from 8.30am – 6.00pm.
The Alresford Show is quite simply a celebration of rural life and the communities which live in it. This one-day event (always the first Saturday in September), provides a great family day out which brings farming, agriculture and the local community together.
Join us to see the prize-winning animals, watch the horses compete and sample tasty local food and drink. You will be amazed by the vintage and modern machinery, there will be lots of local craft stalls and shopping opportunities, and you can even enter your dog into the dog show! It is a great family day out, with children under 16 yrs free of charge, free children’s entertainment and free parking on the show site too.
Held in the beautiful Tichborne Park, by kind permission of the Tichborne Estate and Grange Farm Partnership, the show attracts thousands of visitors every year and raises much needed funds for local groups, organisations and charities. In the past these have included donations to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, local Food Banks, the Rotary Club, the Alresford Pigs Association, as well as local pre-schools and schools.
For more information and tickets visit: www.alresfordshow.co.uk
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This summer marks six years since the Alresford Hearing Studio first opened its doors, bringing independent, expert hearing care to the heart of our community. Founded in 2019, the Studio has become a trusted name, offering personalised service, cutting-edge technology, and a genuine passion for helping people hear better. We spoke with Samuel Longman, cofounder and lead audiologist to get an understaning of how the business has evolved and plans for the future.
What made you decide to start Alresford Hearing Studio?
"I wanted to create a space that offered a truly personal experience — where people felt listened to, not just tested. After years in the industry, I saw how the larger chains often rushed people through appointments and pushed sales targets. I knew we could do better for our patients."
What do you think sets you apart?
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to one manufacturer, so we choose the best technology for each person from all the available solutions. And we take the time to get to know our patients and their lifestyles. Hearing care isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we will never treat it that way."
How do you see the future of your business?
"I see us continuing to evolve alongside the latest technology, constantly expanding our knowledge through training and refining our processes to work more efficiently. But growth for us isn’t about size — we don’t want to lose the close-knit, family feel that our patients value. Our goal isn’t to be the biggest hearing care provider — it’s to provide the best service for our local community."
To celebrate this milestone, The Alresford Hearing Studio are offering FREE HEARING TESTS throughout August. If you’ve been struggling to hear clearly — or just want peace of mind — now is the perfect time to book an appointment with our friendly team. Call 01962 790749 or visit alresfordhearingstudio. co.uk to find out more.
Our commitment to you
The Alresford Hearing Studio is committed to continually invest in the latest diagnostic equipment to make sure all hearing tests and ear wax removal appointments are carried out to the highest level of patient satisfaction. Our Team has built years of hearing experience and appreciates how vital hearing is to building relationships with loved ones and to enhance the quality of life.
Our fully qualified HCPC registered audiologists will guide you through a fully comprehensive hearing consultation and demonstration in our fully immersive hearing studio which can replicate those extremely challenging environments to make sure you are making and informed decision regarding your hearing health.
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Our skin clinic treats clients throughout south Hampshire and beyond, people seeking a warm welcome, highly personal ‘no pressure’ service, with expert treatments carried out in a discreet, calm setting.
Treatments Include:
Medical Facial Aesthetics, Microneedling, Pain Free Laser
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Treatments are available for men & women
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Those of us who have issues down there know the impact our vagina can have on our quality of life. But we should ALL feel good about our vaginas.
Ultra Femme 360 is the painless radio frequency treatment that promotes the body’s own natural collagen production to restore and tighten the vaginal area.
From puberty, childbirth, menopause, and all the fun stuff in between, our vaginas go through a lot, and we rarely give them the care they need.
Our vaginal area is just as prone to damage and ageing as the rest of our body. Distressing problems with vaginal laxity, stress incontinence or reduced tissue quality are all experienced by most women at some point in their life.
The Ultra Femme 360 treatment provides total vaginal rejuvenation in one quick and painless treatment that lasts just eight minutes*.
What is Ultra Femme 360?
Ultra Femme 360 is a non-surgical solution for restoring the internal and external vaginal area. As the applicator is guided in and around the vagina, the radio frequency activates our own body’s natural collagen and elastin production, which tightens the vaginal canal and surrounding skin. The low levels of heat from the treatment also encourages blood flow to the area, further boosting the effects.
Feel good…
Who can benefit from Ultra Femme 360?
This is a safe and gentle treatment that is suitable for most women. If you have experienced vaginal changes since childbirth or menopause or have functional issues including stress incontinence or reduced sexual enjoyment, Ultra Femme 360 can tighten, restore, and rejuvenate your vagina for increased confidence and personal wellbeing.
Does the treatment hurt?
We understand that this kind of treatment can feel daunting. However, we aim to make you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the treatment, which is entirely painless and lasts only 8 minutes. There is no downtime, and you can return to your normal daily activities immediately afterwards. *Recommended one treatment per week for three weeks for the best results.
We are one of the first clinics in the country to offer this treatment and look forward to welcoming you at The Face & Skin Clinic.
Book your treatment today. We should all feel good about our vaginas.
www.lifeshouldbebeautiful.co.uk Tel: 01329 832269
August concerts in the popular Perfect Pitch Concert series at The Hospital of St Cross will offer a contrasting style of programmes for their regular and substantial audience. The weekly Thursday lunchtime concerts have been providing a performing opportunity and encouragement for young musicians, studying at schools and colleges in Winchester and beyond. This year is the third successful series to be held. The academic holiday season provides an opportunity to showcase more relaxing styles of music in the beautiful chapel.
On August 14th
Saxanduke –Hannah Spires (Saxophone) and Matthew Quilliam (Ukulele) present a relaxed blend of easy listening music with popular songs and jazz.
On August 21st Katie Gilbert –Soprano and Michael Hodges – Piano will offer a programme including well known folk songs and works by Vaughan Williams and Grieg.
Finally on 28th August, Bridgefield Baroque will perform a programme of period music upon a Spinet, Viola da gamba and recorders. A rare opportunity to delight the ear as well as the eye"
Perfect Pitch Lunchtime Concerts are free to attend, with charitable donations towards the ongoing conservation work at The Hospital. The weekly concerts are held on Thursdays at 12.30 pm in the The Chapel at The Hospital of St Cross, Winchester. Full details of the series can be found at:www.perfectpitchconcerts.co.uk
Join us for a delightful evening of Regency dance in the magnificent Great Hall - beginners welcome! As part of our celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, join us for a night like no other. An enchanting evening of dance, drinks and delicious food! With live music of the era, we’ll also have dance cards and a silhouettist for an authentic Regency feel.
In collaboration with Laughing with Lizzie, our ball is suitable for everyone – beginners and more experienced dancers welcome! A caller will announce the dances and instruct you, with her assistants to help you too.
And we’re delighted to offer ticket holders a special 15% discount at our partners at Hampshire Wardrobe so you can really dress the part. Whilst you don’t have to dress up, it is certainly welcomed and definitely encouraged! So feel free to adorn your finery and dance the night away like Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy! https:// www.hampshireculture.org.uk/hampshirewardrobe
Your ticket includes a delicious 3 course buffet including some Regency-inspired dishes, a welcome drink on arrival, your hand cut silhouette.
The event will be held on Saturday 16 August from 7pm. Tickets: £105 - Dancing commences at 7.30pm. Carriages at 10.30pm.
To book tickets for this event visit: https:// historicwinchester.co.uk/choose-tickets/?id= 1211001ALSKSLBJLHMRJJQDBDTCMQL PBP&idNumberOnly=1211001
Meet Thomas & Friends™ at The Watercress Line. Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at The Watercress Line. Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas. Take a ride behind Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters, and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty for a trainload of excitement!
New for 2025!
• Two NEW Rusty and Dusty outdoor entertainment shows with Sir Topham Hatt, Percy, Diesel and Toad.
• Party Zone with celebrations for 80 years of Thomas!
Activities run from 9.30am to 4.30pm and trains will run from 9.50am to 4.45pm. All activities and rides are included in your ticket price. There’s plenty to keep the family entertained for the whole day.
All tickets allow you entry to the whole day, regardless of the time of your Thomas the Tank Engine ride. We would advise turning up before 1.30pm to fit in all the activities.
When booking your tickets you will be asked to select a time for your ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine.
Your ticket allows you access for the whole day (9.30am to 4.30pm) but you must be ready to board your steam train ride at Ropley station at your booked time slot (written on your eticket).
Advance Tickets can be purchased until 12pm the day before your visit (e.g. by 12pm Friday for a Saturday visit); after that, tickets are only available on the door.
For more information and to book tickets visit: https://watercressline.co.uk/specialdays/day-out-with-thomas/
Established 1878
Friendly, professional advice on all areas of family law in the centre of Bishop's Waltham. Our friendly family team will do everything possible to guide you through the process and securing the right outcome for you and your family, no matter the situation.
Friendly, professional advice on all areas of family law in the centre of Bishops Waltham
Our friendly family team will do everything possible to guide you through the process and securing the right outcome for you and your family, no matter the situation.
Contact Serhan Handani at sh@bramsdonandchilds.com
Contact Serhan Handani at sh@bramsdonandchilds.com
Our Bishop's Waltham office has moved to: St.George's Square, Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1GJ Tel: 01489 888240
Southsea Office 141 Elm Grove, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 1HR Tel: 02392 821251
Fair Oak Office Unit 10, Vicarage Farm Business Park, Winchester Road, Fair Oak, So50 7HD Tel: 02382 514300
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