Petersfield Forum - Issue 14 - November 2023

ISSUE 13 NOVEMBER 2023

Petersfield

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PETERSFIELD TREE FESTIVAL

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

CHRISTMAS MARKETS, FAIRS & FESTIVITIES

NEWS & EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER

Petersfield Climate Action Network

Delicious Beef Wellington

All of your seasonal events in and around Petersfield

Find out what's going on in Petersfield

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PETERSFIELD FORUM NOVEMBER 2023

CONTENT S 02 Wellbeing 02

17 Wellbeing Continued

Looking after your health and yourself!

20 Entertainment

04 Christmas Markets, Fairs & Festivities

Discover local events and days out or in

05 Home

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

08 Recipe of the Month Beef Wellington

25 Home Continued

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Retail

Our regular retail feature, Unique, Bespoke, Eclectic and Local shopping

16 Professional Services

From photographers to solicitors every professional service you need

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Christmas Markets, Fairs & Festivities

Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market

Friday 17 November to Thursday 21 December. Sunday to Thursday 10am to 6pm, Friday 10am to 8pm. Enjoy one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe, and don’t forget to step inside the cathedral to explore over 1,000 years of history and attend Advent and Christmas services sung by an internationally acclaimed choir. Admission to the Christmas Market is free.

White’s Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday 25 November The Liphook Christmas Market Handmade Cards, Cakes and preserves, Exclusive handmade soft furnishings, Local free-range eggs, Liphook Heritage Centre, Tea & Coffee and much more.

The Market will be held in the Millennium Centre, GU30 7LD from 10an to 3pm. See our facebook page facebook.com/ LiphookVillageMarket

Saturday 2 December From 10:30am-3:30pm Join us for Christmas concerts, gifts, and cheer at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens. This year at White’s Christmas Craft Fair pick up some locally handmade gifts for your loved ones (or just treat yourself!) We will have a range of stalls at our stunning 16th Century barn selling beautifully handcrafted locally made items.

The historic house will also be decking the halls with boughs of holly, both in its festive Winter appearance and through song.

The garden will also be presenting its Winter wonder and there will be a wassail led in traditional costume, where visitors can help to promote a good harvest for the coming year by singing to the orchard trees. Entry is £4 per person; this includes fair admission and house and gardens admission. Under 5s go free.

Save the Children Festive Concert 2023

Petersfield Christmas Festival

Petersfield Christmas Lights Switch On Friday 24 Novmber From 5pm to 7pm in Petersfield Square

Liphook Christmas Market 2023

Friday 1 December Churcher's College, Petersfield, GU31 4AS from 7.30 to 9.30pm You are invited to a Festive Concert in aid of Save the Children on Friday 1 December.

This evening of festivities featuring performances from students of Churcher’s College, The Petersfield School and Ditcham Park School will be a wonderful start to the Christmas season with all funds raised

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helping those in need across the UK and overseas. ​ https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ whats-on/petersfield/churcherscollege/save-the-children-festiveconcert-2023/2023-12-01/19:30/tgadzqpq

Saturday 9 December From 7pm to 9pm & Sunday 10th December from 10am to 4pm We are back for 2023! and we've added an evening of festive fun on saturday 9th December. Due to popular demand this year there will be a festive Saturday evening added to the event. The centre of Petersfield will be alive with festive cheer. The mulled wine will be flowing whilst we all enjoy Christmas music live on stage

in The Square. There will be be family fun and entertainment, including lit up tractors from the Petersfield Charity Tractor Run and even churros! On Sunday 10th the full day time market will be back featuring over 100 wonderful stalls for all your Christmas shopping needs. The festive music, mulled wine and delicious food to warm you up will be back in The Square. Family fun and entertainment will be throughout the streets featuring a live Nativity petting zoo and fun rides. See you in the centre of Petersfield for some Festive Fun!

Charity Carol Service Steep Church

Tuesday 12 December Bedales Senior Choir will lead a traditional service of reflection for Christmas with carols and readings in the beautiful and ancient All Saints’ Church, Steep.

This event will be ticketed to raise money for The Petersfield Food Bank (supported by Petersfield Area Churches Together), which helps people in urgent need in the local community with food packs and fresh produce vouchers. The ticket will also include mulled wine and mince pies that will be served at Bedales in the Sotherington Barn which is very near to the church. Tickets are limited so please book early and access the refreshments by coming first to Bedales and following the signs.

And remember to wrap up warm!

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of service award every year since it has been running. The staff at HOUZZ reference us to other companies as to how customer service should be done.

Many of our customers have used us 2 or 3 times due to moving house or tackling other projects in their existing houses.

We do not have a template for design and take a fresh approach with every customer. It is important to take all the best ideas a customer has, then bring in the experience we have to offer, and often our ideas will be completely different to any other companies as we are innovative and bespoke. We often hear that customers have had designs and quotes that all look the same, are boring and un-exciting, yet expensive. This is because

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Beef Wellington INGREDIENTS

METHOD

• 3 tbsp olive oil, for greasing • 1kg of beef tenderloin or fillet • Salt as desired • Ground black pepper as desired • 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard • 450g of chestnut mushrooms • 12 slices prosciutto • 1 shallot, roughly chopped • 1 large sprig of fresh thyme • 50g unsalted butter • Flour, for dusting • 12 slices prosciutto • 500g frozen puff pastry, thawed if frozen • 2 large egg yolks beaten

Heat oven to 220C or gas mark 7. Take your tenderloin and season well, with salt and pepper. Place into a roasting tin, brush with olive oil and roast for 15 minutes medium-rare or 20 mins for medium. Remove from the oven to cool and brush with dijon mustard, leave to cool in the fridge.

While the beef is cooling carefully chop the mushrooms, shallots and thyme in a food processor, until finely chopped. Do not over chop as the mushrooms will become mush. Add butter to a pan and melt over medium heat.

Add mushroom mixture and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until any excess liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper and cool in fridge.

Overlap two pieces of cling film over a large chopping board so that it’s twice the length and width of the tenderloin. Lay the prosciutto on the cling film, slightly overlapping so that it can cover the entire tenderloin. Take your cooled mushroom mix (duxelles) and spread evenly and thinly over the prosciutto. Place the tenderlion onto the prosciutto and carefully draw the edges of the prosciutto around the fillet, roll it into a sausage shape twisting the ends of the cling film to make a tight roll.

Dust your work surface, then spread out puff pastry and roll it into a rectangle that will cover the tenderloin (just a little bigger than the prosciutto rectangle you just made) and place onto a non-stick baking sheet. Remove tenderloin from cling film and place on bottom of puff pastry. Brush the other edges of the pastry with egg wash, then tightly roll beef into pastry.

When your tenderloin is completely covered trim off any extra pastry. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal well. Mark the beef wellington with long diagonal lines making sure you do not cut into the pastry. Cover roll in cling film and chill for 30 minutes or more.

To cook, remove the Wellington from the cling film, place in a baking tray and brush with egg yolk. Bake for 20-25 minutes for medium rare, 30 minutes for medium. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

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We will be selling Local Hampshire Christmas trees from mid-November

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9th December - 10am to 4pm 10th December - 10am to 2pm 15th December - 10am to 4pm

16th December - 10am to 4pm 17th December - 10am to 2pm

£14.99 per child includes gift and hot chocolate voucher (£10 under 2's) Slots will be every 15 minutes to avoid queues.

Full non refundable payment required to secure.

Bookable on a first come first served basis Walk-ins welcome if available Sunday 10th December 10am-11am SEN session only Email: office@silverspringsgc.co.uk, Call: 01329 842114 or pop in store to book.

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COMMUNITY / PROPERTY / RETAIL

Petersfield Tree Festival

Mayfly Vintage Antiques and Interiors Showroom Based just

As an extension of Petersfield Climate Action Network’s annual ‘A Fruit Tree in Every Garden’ project, this year we are delighted to bring you a Tree Festival! On Saturday 25th November, at Petersfield Community Garden, you will be able to collect the fruit trees you have purchased and join us to celebrate the benefits and importance of trees, via a series of workshops.

Over the last three years PeCAN has distributed 950 fruit trees for gardens across East Hampshire. Types of trees available included apple, pear, plum, cherry and ornamental cherry. They were supplied with a stake and planting advice.

At the Tree Festival we will expand on this, exploring how you can care for your trees and offering advice on how to plant and raise them. It will be an opportunity to learn more about planting, pruning, grafting, and fan training. There will be free workshops throughout the day, and information available on mini forests, soil suitability, and planting for the future - with climate change in mind.

This will be an event for the whole family, with activities for children, allowing them to explore tree seeds and find out how to identify different types of trees.

Please keep an eye on our Facebook (@PetersfieldClimateAction Network) and Instagram (@petersfield_can) accounts, and our website (petersfieldcan.org), for more details to follow.

To order your subsidised fruit trees, please go to our website: petersfieldcan.org/projects/trees Our thanks to East Hampshire District Council for their support with our fruit trees project and events.

Petersfield Climate Action Network (PeCAN) is an environmental charity, set up in 2020 by local residents. PeCAN’s aims are to reduce carbon emissions in Petersfield and the surrounding villages, mitigate the effects of climate change on the natural environment, and increase biodiversity, which they do by leading and supporting decarbonisation and nature projects in the community.

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outside Stockbridge, Mayfly Vintage is an antiques and interiors business. Visit our 3000sq ft showroom housed in a stunning old farm stables where you will find an Aladdin’s cave of original vintage items from furniture, galvanised garden planters, homeware to lighting. If you are currently renovating your house or are looking for antiques to add character to your home or business we have an ever changing selection of stock over two floors. Our style is an eclectic mix of rustic French farmhouse, mid century and country house. Our products regularly feature in the national interiors magazines and we are local to you so come and visit us to see what latest treasures we have found.

We are open Fridays 10am-3pm and Saturdays 11am-3pm but please check opening hours on our website before visiting. Ample parking on site.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Maia' s Flowers

For flower delivery in Petersfield, Hampshire and surrounding areas look no further than Maias Flowers Since opening for business the motto of Maia and the team at Maias Flowers has been ‘only the best will do’, a philosophy that we apply each and every time we deliver a gift of flowers and plants.

We deliver everything from perfect birthday gifts, anniversary flowers and thank you gifts, through to Basket arrangements, Hatboxes and funeral tributes. Every design is made using only the best quality, freshest flowers – ensuring we can be relied on to deliver the best.

Whether it’s same day delivery – available on orders up to 2pm – something for a future date or delivery nationally or internationally, contact us today by calling: 01730 719 971 or emailing maiasflowers@outlook.com. We know you’ll be impressed.

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Opening Times Tuesday - Friday - 9am to 5pm Saturday - 9am to 4pm, Sunday - Closed

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PROFESSIONAL

Your local Employment Law Experts – MacDonald Oates Solicitors Employment law goes far beyond mere hiring-andfiring to cover virtually every aspect of life in the workplace.

This vast, complex and ever-changing body of law protects rights and defines responsibilities for employers and employees alike, enabling businesses, and the people who work in them, to function effectively.

Dealing with employment law and regulation can be daunting. Our specialist Linda Wilson Employment Law team at Partner MacDonald Oates has many years of experience in this crucial field, and can provide expert advice and support on matters including: • Employment tribunal hearings • Discrimination and the Equality Act • Disciplinary and grievance procedures

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• Long-term sickness and other performance issues • Contracts of employment • Termination and Settlement Agreements • Restrictive covenants and confidentiality • Redundancy and TUPE • Leaving a business as a director We offer specialist training and updates on employment law for business owners, managers and HR personnel. We can also provide mediation services as we have a specialist Workplace Mediator to help resolve internal disputes, saving time, costs and stress.

If you don’t have your own HR department, we can provide ongoing support through our fixed-cost Employment Law Retainer scheme, ELR. Please feel free to give us a call on 01730 268211 to see how we can help you and your business, and please see our website for more lovely testimonials from our clients, like that set out below.

“I received a very professional, efficient and friendly service from Linda and her support colleagues. I would recommend MacDonald Oates (and Linda) to others without hesitation” www.macdonaldoates.co.uk

Our fixed cost Employment Law Retainer, ELR, provides support and advice on employment law and HR issues. It gives you peace of mind and can save the stresses and costs involved in employment disputes.

To find out more about our ELR service and how it can help you and your business, contact us today on 01730 268211 or linda.wilson@macdonaldoates.co.uk

As part of the service you receive a free audit of your employment documentation, including contracts and any policies.

For more information vist our website at www.macdonaldoates.co.uk

PROFESSIONAL / WELLBEING

Mister Mac HP introduce a Portable computer This really is a portable desktop computer, not a laptop. It is labelled as the HP Envy Move all-in-one PC. It is very similar in looks to their HP Envy all-in-one desktop machine. The difference here is that it is designed to be portable, it has a built-in handle for carrying around. It also has a kangaroo pouch on the back for the wireless keyboard (with trackpad). It also has a built-in battery so you can use it away from the mains for up to four hours. Spec wise it has 13th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. There’s just a single USB-C and one USB-A port on the side, plus an HDMI in, and the touchscreen has a 2560×1440 resolution.

New to Windows 11 Copilot is now available; if your Windows has recently been updated, you might have noticed a new icon has appeared in the task bar called Copilot. Click on it and you will enter the world of AI. Here are some examples of what it can do; If you are writing a document, Copilot can suggest relevant information and insights. For example, if you are writing about the history of England, it will provide you with information about key events, figures, and documents. If you are planning a trip Copilot can help you find information about flights, hotels, and attractions. In conclusion it is a versatile tool that can be used in a variety of ways. The only limit is your imagination. There is no Mac equivalent app now, one is rumoured to be in the works. In the meantime, Mac users can go to bard.google.com that offers an almost identical service.

WARNER AND RICHARDSON LLP ARE INDEPENDENT SOLICITORS LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC CITY OF WINCHESTER. WE HAVE A STRONG, LONG STANDING REPUTATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICE AND HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ADVICE. FOR INFORMATION ON HOW WE CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY OF THESE MATTERS:• WILLS, PROBATE AND ESTATES • RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING • COMMERCIAL, AGRICULTURAL AND BUSINESS CONVEYANCING

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South Downs Care QUALITY CARE & FULFILLING LIFESTYLES

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t South Downs Care we pride ourselves on the personal and individually tailored care that our residents receive. It is our belief that high quality care starts with finding out what is important to our residents and making sure we get the little things right.

Our holistic approach to care means that we not only deliver exemplary care, but also residents are encouraged to be as active as they are able both physically and mentally, through events and activities and individual support.

With everything from Theatre Productions to Belly Dancing, outings to interesting places like the Spinnaker Tower and Blue Reef Aquarium, visits from Alpacas and Zoolab, to Quizzes and Scrabble or just pottering in the garden with our award winning Gardening Club. We never forget that our clients had a life before they needed care.

Why not give us a call and find out how we can help you or a loved one.

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Downs House Tel: 01730 261474 email: info@southdownscare.co.uk Reservoir Lane, Petersfield, GU32 2HX

Stroud House Tel: 01730 265691 email: info@southdownscare.co.uk Rothercombe Lane, Petersfield, GU32 3PQ

To see what we’re up to at South Downs Care, you can follow the fun on facebook; @southdownscare Tel. 01730 710710 email; info@southdownscare.co.uk www.southdownscare.co.uk

YOUR PETERSFIELD CARE PROVIDER

Family run local care homes, proud of our reptutation for elderly care "Just wanted to thank you and all of your staff so much for all you have done for my mum. She sounds like a new person, a whole new lease of life at 86 is truly fantastic" Downs House, Reservoir Lane, Petersfield, GU32 2HX Tel: 01730 261474 Stroud House, Rothercombe Lane, Stroud, GU32 3PQ Tel: 01730 265691 email: info@southdownscare.co.uk or visit: www.southdownscare.co.uk

H E L P I N G YO U TO B E H A P P Y, S T R O N G A N D H E A LT H Y

Welcome to Thrive Based in the beautiful South Downs Market Town of Petersfield, Thrive is a community minded, safe and friendly healing space. We offer a variety of wellbeing modalities ranging from yoga classes, mindfulness, sound healing, reflexology, pain therapy through frequency and massage, plus delicious organic drinks such as herbal teas, fresh smoothies and juices that are in alignment with the seasonal nature which surrounds us.

discipline that can be practiced by everyone regardless of age, shape, flexibility, beliefs, health conditions or injuries. There are lots of variations and modifications that can be tailored to an individual’s needs. It is important to practice at your own pace and ability.

Massage, Healing & Pain Therapy At Thrive Wellbeing, we offer a range of massages and specialise in pain therapy.

Everyone is unique so is your body and area of discomfort. Listening to you and offering a tailored treatment for your needs is essential and something we take great pride in.

Why are we different?

We aim to align with the encompassing flow of nature and the natural rhythm of our Earth, Moon and Sun. To achieve this, we aim to base all our modalities on the natural geometric pattern of spacetime. This incorporates the understanding of the role that the arts and creativity, gratitude, natural sunlight, epigenetics, grounding, structured water (H3O2), magnetism and temperature all play in the alignment of our inner and outer environments, and therefore our relationship to self and other. Through our own personal journeys, we have realised that joy, strength, and confidence are our basic natural right, and that these are the foundations for disease reversal, longevity and optimal health.

Unfortunately, physical injury, trauma, mental & physical overstimulation, poor diet and environmental pollution can be a hindrance to reaching that stage of joyful equanimity. We are passionate about what we do and are here to listen to you, to help you overcome any challenges, and to assist you in attaining the vitality which you deserve.

Pop in for a chat and a listening ear, join us for a class, some pain relief treatment, or simply let nature guide you to the ultimate smoothie whatever it is, we will always be happy to see you!

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Winter Wonderland Christmas Begins at Funland!

Hayling Wonderland is back at Funland, Hayling Island and this year it’s bigger and better than ever!

The elves at Funland have been busy creating a spectacular wonderland experience and we invite you to come along. To start your journey you will be met by Santa’s elves, who will take you on your visit to Santa, with a breath-taking walk through Wonderland, where you will meet Santa Claus himself and the children will receive an early Christmas present!

Following your visit with Santa you will board the Funland Express, an indoor train journey through a stunning elf village. You can then enjoy the festivities of the day and may even meet Rudolph, Santa’s favourite reindeer! Throughout the day, you can enjoy the Kidz Kingdom play area or you can ride on a selection of children’s rides. While the children are enjoying the fun, the grownups can have a mince pie and a festive tipple at the polar bar!

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The Watercress Line Steam Illuminations

Local artist, Sue Webber is holding an exhibition at Petersfield Physic Garden in November. She loves to walk and paint and combines both with her Walking to London exhibition.

Steam Illuminations returns to The Watercress Line from 24 November to 6 January.

Experience an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of coloured LED lights and LED wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns. This makes the steam train look magical both inside and out! NEW for 2023 ‘Canopy of Lights’, a sound to light show inside every carriage. Enjoy the fun, interactive show all while hosted by the legendary ‘Voiceover Man’ (as heard on Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor); laugh with him (or at him) and compete against each other with the singalong “FlashyOke” game”.

Sue spent the past year gradually walking to London in stages. She began by walking from Rowlands Castle to Petersfield and taking the train back home. From Petersfield she walked north to Liss, Liphook, Haslemere and Witley before heading east along the North Downs and then north into London. You’ll probably recognise some of the places she has painted from your own travels.

“I have travelled to London by train and car many times,” she says, “and I wondered what it would be like to travel slowly through the landscape that flashes by in the train window.”

This exhibition includes some of here favourite moments along the walk and you can also see the paintings and read more about the walk on her website: www.handeyelandsky.com Petersfield Physic Garden, 16 High Street, Petersfield November 16, 17, 18 10am to 4pm. Free entry

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The trains depart from either Alresford or Alton and completes a round trip. The experience lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

Simon Horn, the designer behind the Steam Illuminations show, also designs and programs lighting concert touring. He has toured the UK and internationally with pop acts including Anastacia, Dido, LibertyX, Olly Murs, The Pogues, Ricky Gervais and Westlife, designing and/or programming their light shows.

Book a ticket to be part of the full experience - This is sure to be an event the whole family will enjoy. For more details and to book tickets, visit: https://watercressline.co.uk/steam-illuminations/

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Bathroom manufacturers on display include Ambiance Bain, Pelipal, Hansgrohe, Roper Rhodes and Miller of Sweden, with Porcelanosa and Ca’Pietra tiling throughout the showroom. Our kitchens are expertly crafted by Schuller, the second largest German kitchen manufacturer, and Uform.

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estled on the outskirts of the historic city of Winchester, Kingsworthy Foundry has been a cornerstone of the local community for nearly eight decades. Renowned for its wide range of wood-burning stoves and fireplace equipment, Kingsworthy Foundry has not only stood the test of time but has also evolved to meet the demands of a changing world.

Today, it remains a testament to the synergy between heritage and innovation, offering an unparalleled shopping experience that extends beyond wood-burning stoves to embrace outdoor gear, artisan pizza ovens, real fire cooking and so much more.

Established almost 80 years ago, Kingsworthy Foundry started as a working foundry that employed over 300 people at its peak. Over the decades, the foundry has transformed itself into something much more. Today, it thrives as a multifaceted business, retaining its original site but embracing a broader array of products and services that cater to the ever-evolving needs of its loyal customers.

One of the crowning glories of Kingsworthy Foundry is its wide assortment of wood-burning stoves and fireplace equipment. They've become a staple in the lives of many, providing warmth, comfort, and an unmatched ambiance to homes in Winchester and beyond. The knowledge and expertise that the staff at Kingsworthy Foundry brings to the table is second to none. Whether you're a seasoned stove enthusiast or a newbie looking to install one in your home, their team is always ready to provide invaluable guidance

and assistance. The collection includes top-notch brands such as Esse, Rais, Brunner, Piazzetta and Charnwood, ensuring that you have access to the finest quality stoves available.

But Kingsworthy Foundry doesn't stop at woodburning stoves. They pride themselves on offering a shopping experience that's distinct from what you'd find on the high street. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you'll be delighted to discover their broad selection of YETI and Petromax outdoor gear. Whether you're braving the wilderness or just need something rugged and reliable for your weekend getaways, Kingsworthy Foundry has got you covered.

For those with a penchant for gourmet cooking, the Gozney Pizza ovens and Kamado Joe BBQs available at Kingsworthy Foundry are a revelation. Grilling the perfect steak or crafting artisan pizzas and mouth-watering dishes has never been this accessible. The art of pizzamaking isn't restricted to restaurants anymore, and you can unleash your inner pizzaiolo right in your backyard with the finest quality pizza ovens and grills on the market.

What sets Kingsworthy Foundry apart is its commitment to offering more than just products.

They provide a unique, personalised shopping experience that ensures you walk away with exactly what you need. Whether you seek advice on installing a wood-burning stove or want to discuss the perfect pizza oven, BBQ or even a woodfired heater for your garden, their team of experts is always at hand to assist. It's this dedication to customer service that has earned

Picture shows Kingsworthy Foundry in 1945. Note the railway line which is now the A34!

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them a reputation for excellence in Winchester and the surrounding areas.

As we mentioned earlier, Kingsworthy Foundry is not just a store; it's an experience. In their large showrooms, you can explore and envision how these products can transform your living spaces.

They provide a tangible feel for the quality, design, and functionality of the stoves, outdoor gear, and pizza ovens they offer. It's an experience that goes beyond just purchasing products; it's about finding solutions and inspiration to enrich your life.

Additionally, Kingsworthy Foundry recognises the significance of being part of a community with a rich history. Winchester, with its medieval charm and cultural significance, is an ideal setting for a business like Kingsworthy Foundry to flourish. The foundry's legacy is intertwined with that of the city, and it has played a part in the lives of generations of locals. They understand the importance of preserving tradition while embracing innovation, and this ethos is reflected in everything they do.

In a world where the high street tends to offer a homogenized shopping experience, Kingsworthy Foundry stands as a beacon of individuality.

It's a place where quality and uniqueness reign supreme, and where every customer is treated as a valued member of the community. From the moment you step into their showrooms, you realise that this is no ordinary store. It's a place where you can explore, learn, and be inspired.

So, whether you're searching for the perfect wood-burning stove to warm your home during the chilly winters, or you're a seasoned camper in need of rugged outdoor gear, Kingsworthy Foundry is your one-stop destination for quality, expertise, and personalised service. With their extensive range of products, knowledgeable staff, and unwavering commitment to the community, they continue to be a cherished institution, serving as a bridge between the past and the future, where tradition meets innovation. Visit Kingsworthy Foundry today and experience the difference for yourself.

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Peggy Guggenheim: Petersfield to Palazzo The Guggenheim name is synonymous with the great cities of New York, Bilbao and Venice, but less so with an historic market town in Hampshire.

However, an exhibition opening in the summer of 2024 is aiming to change that. Before buying the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni and the garden behind it in Venice in 1949, for five years (between 1934 and 1939), world-famous 20thcentury patron and collector of modern art Peggy Guggenheim (18981979) lived at Yew Tree Cottage near Petersfield.

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Featuring a focused selection of artworks once owned by the self-described ‘art addict’, Peggy Guggenheim: Petersfield to Palazzo will show together paintings and sculptures by leading British and European modern artists including Henry Moore (1898-1986), Yves Tanguy (1900-1955), Max Ernst (1891-1976), Jean Arp (1886-1966) and John Tunnard (1900-1971) amongst others. A variety of photographs, contemporary fashion items and literature will give further context to the fascinating life and times of Peggy Guggenheim. The exhibition is presented with direct support and loans from the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice – whose Director, Karole Vail, is Peggy Guggenheim’s elder granddaughter.

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The exhibition at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery aims to explore the multitude of literary, artistic, and intellectual figures of the period with whom Guggenheim interacted and reveal the fascinating untold story of her life in the town and neighbouring West Sussex through her family, friends and lovers.

From June 2024, some of the treasures held in the Palazzo’s Peggy Guggenheim Collection are travelling to Britain, representing a rare opportunity to see them outside of ‘La Serenissima’, as Louise Weller, Head of Collections and Exhibitions at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery explains: “This will not be a standard art exhibition, as it is a unique opportunity to use the multi-disciplinary character of Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery; combining artwork, photography, fashion and literature, to tell an often overlooked part of Peggy Guggenheim's extraordinary life.”

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Karole Vail says, “It will be wonderful to have an exhibition exploring an unexpected and wonderful little-known chapter in Peggy Guggenheim’s eventful life before she began her life as a committed patron of the arts.”

The exhibition has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Henry Moore Foundation.

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