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Test Valley Gazette

ISSUE No. 197 JULY, 2012

Y ou r free local com mu nity ma ga zine

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A guide to local businesses and trades Page 19

Local community events Useful information

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Welcome…

to the July edition of the Test Valley Gazette. Exciting month with the start of the Olympics! We have lots of great artciles and information for our readers.

You will also see on page 22 we have started to publish testimonials from our customers explaining how the Gazette works for them. This is thanks to our readers who use their services. If you, as a reader have a tesimonial for any service you have used in the Gazette please email them and we publish them. Our magazines are printed in a factory that is FSC® & ISO 14001 certified. Sustainable and environmentally friendly printing is part of our ethos. Using vegetable-based inks and recycling nearly 100% of our paper waste means you can be confident that this publication isn’t harming the planet.

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In this issue… 8

Test Valley Business Awards

DBB Solicitors Launch

Phil Spencer Announces Top Agents in UK

Winner of the Catering Competition

Have a great July

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For advertising and general enquiries contact: Tracey Keogh – testvalley@mlgpublishing.co.uk or call 01264-310476 / 07775-927161 The Test Valley Gazette is hand delivered to 21,000 readers throughout the Test Valley, from the South of Andover to Romsey – and is designed not to be just another “throughthe-door-throw-away-publication” but rather a monthly source of information. I also launched the Andover Gazette in September 2007 with a circulation of 10,000. This brings the number of Gazette magazines published to five, reaching half a million households each year. Advertisers have the benefit of our free in-house design for their advertisements by a professional artwork and graphics team. Clients or agencies supplying artwork or images should send JPGs or PDFs, 300 dpi minimum if actual size, or at a higher resolution if smaller than the size required. MLG Publishing reserves the right to accept or reject any article or material supplied for publication or to edit such material prior to publication. The opinions expressed or advice given in this publication are the views of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher. Every care is taken when compiling this magazine, however we cannot accept liability for any misprints or mistakes and no responsibility can be taken for loss, damage or omission of material due to error. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure they have permission to use any artwork which they supply to us or request us to reproduce. Unless prior consent of the publisher is given, no part of this publication is to be reproduced.

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Local Companies Win Test Valley Business Awards The Test Valley Business Awards were handed out to an interesting range of businesses at The Lights recently, including: • National Trust-owned Mottisfont, which won the Tourism Business of the Year award;

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Find out how your local organisation can benefit from a free mini-website and email system to keep in touch with your members by setting up a group on Inspired Community.

• Family-run pan-European haulage company Andover Transport won Employer of the Year; • Upper Clatford-based VuePoint Solutions, which got the new business of the year award for its software systems for energy trading companies;

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• SEaB Energy, which got the innovation and technology award for its anaerobic digesters (green products that digest waste for agriculture and the food and hospitality industries); • Minerva Health and Care Communications won small business of the year for its communications work for charities, scientific organisations and research institutions. This has included campaigns on such controversial, ethical or consumer issues as end of life care, breast verses bottle feeding of babies and sustainable development in areas of natural beauty; • Barton Stacey-based Lionel Hitchen (Essential Oils), which was established in 1965 and supplies ingredients like citrus oils, herb and spice extracts and other flavours to the food, beverage and flavours industry, was awarded the Special Award by the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

Support Needed for the Andover Citizen’s Advice Bureau The search is continuing for people to come forward as patrons of the Andover Citizen’s Advice Bureau which is desperately in need of support to keep the service going. They are asking for supporters to pledge £4 per month. This would help them continue with around 11,000 appointments with people in need of help, in particular those with debt problems. To pledge your support visit their fundraising page by visiting www.andovercab.org.uk/HTML/fundraising. html

For more local Test Valley articles, as well as local videos, event listings, and a groups section designed to help local organisations raise their profile and grow membership, take a look at www. inspiredcommunity.co.uk, or call Angela on 01264710033.

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DBB Celebrates its Launch It was party time in Stockbridge as newly merged legal firm DBB solicitors celebrated its launch. Guests gathered in the superb orangery at the Three Cups Inn after plans to hold the event in the gardens of the Clarendon Court offices were switched due to the bad weather. Guest of honour was Romsey MP Caroline Nokes and the party was also an opportunity for DBB solicitors to pursue its passion for the community by inviting two charities to use the event to raise their profile and increase awareness of the work they do. One of DBB solicitors’ aims is to increasingly build its reputation as a progressive and caring law firm with a proactive approach to working with all aspects of the community. The Three Smiles fun club is based at Andover Leisure Centre and is a multi-activity programme for young people aged 0-19 years with additional needs. They can take part in weekly activities alongside siblings every Sunday afternoon during term times. Activities include trampolining, soft play circuits, junior boxing, arts and crafts, badminton and archery. BUGS, the Salisbury-based Burns Unit Group Support, told guests how burn patients can suffer years of pain and suffering, operations and many mental and physical difficulties.

DBB partners Michelle Duckworth, left, Alison Brockman, centre, and David Browne, right, with Three Smiles presenters Kevin Paterson and Linda Arnold.

Families too can suffer long term difficulties. Post hospital support for survivors of burns is very sparse in the UK and in this region the support offered by BUGS is the only befriending support of its kind available to people who have been burned. DBB solicitors have offices in Stockbridge and Andover, where a second celebration was planned.

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whilst driving on Hampshire’s roads over the past couple of weeks. (The majority of which had also been collared by that beamer.) ‘Picturing up’, stopping distances in the dry and the wet, ‘unintentional blindness’, internal/external distractions and reaction times were a few of the fascinating facts I learnt from this two and a half hour-long session. The police offer this awareness course for drivers who’ve either been caught speeding or were on their mobile phones. Instead of a £60 fine and three points, you pay £85 for admin. costs, but get no points. Still, if you want to avoid either, my advice is simple, don’t speed, or talk on your mobile whilst driving. Unless it’s on hands-free. And nowhere near that ruddy dark blue BMW! Have you got any amusing/interesting stories concerning speeding/talking on your mobile when you shouldn’t have been? Please let us know by: using our Rant Room; writing a blog, tweet, email or submitting an article; making a short film, viral or mp3 audio file to YSB.COM.

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July 2012

• NEWS • N E W S •

• NEWS • NEWS • YOUR PERSONAL CRUISE CONSULTANCY

Dear Friends, With the recent appalling UK weather you may be still searching for that perfect cruise holiday. We have some smashing late offers available for 2012 departures on our website. We can’t print them all here because the prices change too rapidly. There are also, of course, some stunning deals for your 2013/14 cruise holiday. Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International have extended their early booking offers until 31 August 2012. So if you’d thought you’d missed out on the best prices, plus extras such as free parking, think again, you still have time. We’ve listed a few popular itineraries in this edition, but there are many more to choose from. Our full brochure is the best place to narrow down your options. If you don’t have a copy, give us a call or pop in. It can be tricky deciding on the best cruise line, the best ship to sail on, the best destinations to visit, and the best time of year to travel. Above all, to make sure you get the best value for money. Trust us, it’s taken our staff a while to master the knowledge. We’re only too pleased to share this information to help you make the right decision. So, being local, why not just come on in? We’ll help you with everything - except your packing! And it’s not just ocean cruises we sell. We’re just as keen on river cruises. In fact, read on and you’ll find out about our new ‘Springtime in Holland’ charter in 2013. It’s a peach. But don’t leave it too long on this one. There are only 110 spaces available on the beautiful 5-Star Elegant Lady, so it will sell out fast. Hope to see you soon. Happy reading!

OCEANIA – CLAIM YOUR MISSING BROCHURE! If you’re on our direct postal mailing list you’ll have seen, and no doubt pored over, the 24 page Oceania Cruises Lifestyle Brochure we sent with our June 2012 Newsletter. By the way, if you’re not on the list you really risk missing out. The Newsletter had some exclusive Oceania offers to the Med in 2012 and the Caribbean in 2013. You may recall we told you about how wonderful Oceania is in the April Gazette. Kim and Vicky were invited to the naming ceremony of the brand new Riviera ship, which launched in May, and they raved about it. As we go to press, Cliff, our managing director, is currently cruising on Oceania Marina, sister ship to Riviera. He’s bound to have loved it. So there we go. Earlier this year the brand was totally new to us. Yet already we can talk about it from personal experience. That’s why we say we’re your ‘personal cruise consultancy’! Call us or pop in to pick up your own copy of the brochure.

e n 12 night istanbul & the black sea ic io 25 September 2013 PR ct u Istanbul, Turkey -Athens, Greece - Mykonos, Greece - Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey - Bosporus d Strait (cruising) - Yalta, Ukraine - Sevastopol, Ukraine - Odessa, Ukraine (overnight) Re Burgas, Bulgaria - Istanbul, Turkey (overnight)

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Yes, you did see this superb cruise in the June 2012 issue of the Gazette. We’re repeating the offer because the price has come down by a whopping £200 per person! Celebrity have added their early booking discount and we’re delighted to pass it on to you. There aren’t that many chances to sail through the Bosporus to the magical Black Sea in the luxury of the recently refurbished Celebrity Constellation. At this price, grab it while you can. There are fabulous ports of call in Greece and Turkey, and the chance to add-on nights pre or post cruise in Istanbul, the ‘capital city’ of that fabled part of the world.

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£1279

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£1389

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£1679

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£1769

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£1889

Price per person based on twin occupancy includes return flights from London Luton, Istanbul transfers, port & air taxes, full board and entertainment on cruise. Flights subject to 2013 schedules. Price includes £200pp early booking discount, expires 31 August.

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Springtime in Holland

5-Star elegant lady

5 or 7 nigHt Springtime in Holland & Belgium your traVel optionS eurostar & international train Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by International Train from Brussels to Rotterdam and return. You will be met by coach at Rotterdam station and transferred direct to shipside. Return transfer also included. Standard premium on Eurostar and first class on international train available at a supplement of £95pp. add a night in Brussels Add a night either way on your journey to and from Rotterdam for just £65 per person per night bed and breakfast in a 4-star hotel. Choose your outbound train time to suit travel arrangements to London and enjoy some time in Brussels. Flights Fly direct from London airports and a variety of provincial airports, some at a supplement. Transfers may be available to purchase at a later date subject to numbers. ashford to rotterdam & return This option is only available for those wishing to extend their cruise holiday to 7 nights. Travel from Holiday Inn, Ashford by luxury Contiki Holland Coach with our regular driver Peter, as we board our shuttle for the 35 minute crossing before continuing our journey with stops en-route to Rotterdam. The return will travel from Rotterdam to our hotel near Ostende for 2 nights and will include travel to Bruges and any other tours if applicable. We return to Ashford by 2pm on the last day. our Coaches We use left-hand drive Continental coaches for tours and transport supplied by Contiki Holland. These are of the highest standard. They stay with us for the total duration, with the same English-speaking drivers. Each coach has toilet facilities.

Don’t leave it long to book our next Springtime cruise with only 110 places available! The beautiful 5-star Elegant Lady will be our luxurious home for five nights as we sail Dutch waterways with a wonderful two nights in Amsterdam. From here there will be optional tours to the renowned Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam by day and night or Volendam and Edam. You won’t want to miss the chance to see Delft, the canals and Pottery as well as The Netherlands Open Air Park near Arnhem. We will also have our regular Cruise In Band for entertainment together with Jonathan Burrows and Tommy Lees. For coach travellers, you will enjoy two additional nights in Belgium. 5 nIGht CruIse

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celebRity infinity coMes to haRwich Now here’s a first! For the first time ever, the luxurious 5-Star Celebrity Infinity will be home porting in the UK. She’ll be based in Harwich in 2013 for three months, covering Northern Europe. We’re delighted about it and so it seems are a lots of others. We’re currently booking more of these cruises than almost anything else! Yes, the itineraries are fascinating. Yes, the prices are brilliant value. Yes, the ship is a stunner. But the combination of them all with Harwich is proving the real winner. Book now while the prices still include the early booking discounts of £200pp on the 11 Night 24 June sailing, and £100pp on the 10 Night sailings and what's more, free parking at Harwich or free coach travel!

iCeland & norWegian FJordS 11 Night From £899 24 June 2013 Harwich - torshavn, Faroe islands - reykjavik, iceland (overnight) - akureyri, iceland geiranger, norway - Bergen, norway - Harwich An itinerary full of contrasts. On the one hand the spectacular natural wonders of Iceland and the ‘far outpost’ feeling of the Faroe Islands, stretching on to the sophistication of Bergen. It’s a perfect pick-andmix, everything you want it to be and more. And you couldn’t ask more of your fabulous ship. Celebrity Infinity has recently undergone a ‘modern luxury’ makeover. She now features more staterooms, more balconies, an expanded art collection and completely new decor throughout. stateroom Grade

Free parking at Harwich Free Coach travel

24 June

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£899

Ocean View 8

£1019

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£1319

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£1469

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£1589

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tHe magiC oF tHe norWegian FJordS 10 Night From £769 24 MAy, 14 June, 2013 Harwich - oslo, norway - Stavanger, norway - olden, norway - alesund, norway geiranger, norway - Flam, norway - Bergen, norway - Harwich

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Price per person based on twin occupancy includes port taxes, full board & entertainment on cruise. Price includes Celebrity Cruises early booking discount of £100 per person, expires 31 May August.

Free parking at Harwich Free Coach travel

This cruise takes you to a world of its own; a world of fjords, a world of overwhelming grandeur, of immense mountains and awe-inspiring wilderness. The famous North Cape of Europe is further north than Alaska! Reindeer roam wild on the barren hills. The fjords tower over cruise ships in a way that’s both picturesque and awesome. The sheer magnificence can literally take your breath away. That’s if you’ve any breath left after all the pleasures of the fabulous Celebrity Infinity.

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MAYTIME MAGIC In 2013 14 nigHt Spain & CanarieS FROM £929 4 MAY 2013 Southampton - Vigo, Spain - Lisbon, Portugal - Lanzarote, Canary Is - Gran Canaria, Canary Is - Tenerife, Canary Islands - La Palma, Canary Is - Madeira, Portugal - La Coruna, Spain Southampton stateroom Grade Cruising in Spain, Portugal and the Canaries aboard the superb Interior M independence of the Seas. it’s the good life made better. With the royal Promenade View Pr Promenade and its enticing shops and cafés, you might not want to leave! Ocean View I

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Free parking at Southampton Free Coach travel regional flights from £99pp, subject to availability

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Price per person based on twin occupancy includes port taxes, full board and entertainment on cruise. Prices are subject to availability and offers can be withdrawn without prior notice. Price includes Royal Caribbean’s early booking discount of £200 per person which expires 31 August 2012.

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A superb cruise to the ever-welcoming delights of Norway. What better way to enjoy yourself than on a wonderful cruise on royal Caribbean international’s magnificent independence of the Seas.

stateroom Grade

18 May

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£699

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£739

Ocean View I

£829

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Southampton - Reykjavik, Iceland (overnight) Akureyri, Iceland - Trondheim, Norway - Alesund, Norway Molde, Norway - Olden, Norway - Stavanger, Norway Southampton A superb cruise and itinerary on Adventure of the Seas. No list can convey stateroom Grade Interior M/l the luxury, the comfort, the sheer pleasure to be had onboard. While on Promenade View Pr shore there is all the magnificence of Norway and iceland.

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Free parking at Southampton Free Coach travel regional flights from £99pp, subject to availability

31 May

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Burdock Valley Players Showcase their Talent If an evening of singing, dancing and sketches is your kind of thing then you would have had a great time at theBurdock Valley Players’ Showcase evening of Cabaret. A group of us from another players organization headed toUpper Clatford to show support for our fellow thespians and we were mightily entertained. The amateur dramatics Showcase evening, directed by Andy Poore, did just that: it showcased a real range of talent from very young members through to older members. The highlights for me were the choir-based numbers directed and arranged by music teacher Anna Dowsett. They included a full cast version of The Lion King’s Circle of Life, and a great version of my all-time favourite song Sweet Child of Mine (Guns n’ Roses). Anna, who also accompanied on the piano, says that while she teaches music at a special needs school and studied music at York University, she has never before run a choir. “The chance to be involved with leading the choir numbers was such a great opportunity that I just leapt at the chance. Each time we do something musical they allow me to be more adventurous with the arranging and Sweet Child of Mine is the most adventurous thing we have tried. The group worked incredibly hard on what was a difficult piece of music, especially as the majority of the group doesn’t read music,” says Anna.

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to Michael Jackson’s They Don’t Really Care About Us by Loren and Louise Ray. The very crowd-pleasing run of Abba numbers complete with the original dance routines by Chloe Black, Andy, Hollie and Lee Poore (a real family affair!) was fun to sing along to. And there’s nothing like watching children perform – their version of Jessie J’s Price Tag – to make you smile. A couple of the sketches were very also well performed including the Vicar of Dibley sketch, and I Won’t Send Roses with a touching rendition of the song and a convincing impression of Charlie Chaplin. The amateur dramatics group has clearly invested in their lighting and sound with some powerful effects all managed by Ashley May and Jonny Wash. The Burdock Valley Players has around 40-50 members and put on two shows a year, one in Easter and one in November or December. The Easter show is typically a play that runs for five performances while the end of year show is either a pantomime or a musical involving more of the younger players and running for seven performances. They rehearse every Tuesday evening for about four months and add Sunday rehearsals nearer to the performance. Anna says, “The group has blossomed and changed over the years, with more and more younger people joining, but with many of the older members still remaining. We are a dedicated group of people who really enjoy putting on a variety of shows and plays from full plays like Hobsons Choice to comedies such as Allo Allo to the traditional Pantomime. The group is member led with an elected committee. Members can put forward ideas and the group chooses what they would like to do. This provides the opportunity for new directors to come forward with fresh ideas and gives us variety. “The group is a lot of fun and since moving to Andover 7 years ago and joining as a way of meeting new people, I have really felt welcomed. There is a definite family atmosphere with everyone made to feel involved and valued.”

The Farmyard Fandango

If you’re keen to see the Burdock Valley Players for yourself, mark your calendar for December when they will be performing the pantomime Beauty and the Beast across two weekends (dates to be confirmed). Or you can find out more about how to become a member on their websitewww.burdockvalleyplayers.co.uk.

The choreography for many of the musical numbers was also impressive. The Farmyard Fandango was a notable rendition of Chicago’s ‘He Had it Coming’ featuring Chloe Black, Anna, Ruth Gillott, Fran Griffiths, Karen Lindley and Loren Williams. I liked the stage-bashing dance

For more local Test Valley articles, as well as local videos, event listings, and a groups section designed to help local organisations raise their profile and grow membership, take a look at www.inspiredcommunity. co.uk, or call Angela on 01264-710033.

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Place the chicken into a roasting dish and add the wine. Next, sprinkle over the dried thyme and season with a little salt and pepper. Cover the roasting dish with baking foil, being careful as not to touch the foil against the chicken. Roast in the oven at 180˚C (160˚C fan)/Gas Mark 4 for 2 hours. Remove the foil and return the chicken to the oven for a further 45 minutes. When cooked, set aside and cover again with foil to keep warm. Meanwhile, thoroughly wash the gem lettuce and remove and discard any outer leaves that may not be in good condition. Place these snugly into another roasting dish and then pour in the chicken stock. Now heat the olive oil in a frying pan and then add the bacon. Fry the bacon until it becomes crispy (about 5 minutes) and remove it to a dish using a slotted spoon. To the remaining fat, add the onions. Gently

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Romsey CBT Private, confidential and personal therapy in Romsey town. For individual therapy by an experienced, qualified and fully accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I have more than twenty years experience successfully helping people with a wide range of mental health issues including: • • • • • • • • • •

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You can get in touch with me using Email: anne@romsey-cbt.co.uk, Telephone: 07773 520682

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Carers Required We are looking for people in the local area to provide care to the elderly in their homes. We have work available 7 days-a-week: Mornings 7am – 12 noon Teatime 4pm – onwards. All applicants must be able to drive and be available weekends and evenings.

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Dates For Your Diary

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July 6

Lockerley Primary School Bizarre Bazaar 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Bar, BBQ, Raffle, Tombola, Stalls and Games. All welcome, please come and join us for an evening full of fun!

July 7

Amport Fete, a summer village fete that includes a beer tent, Horticultural show, Thatching demo, Hawk Display, Bric-a-Brac, Toy stall, Tea tent and fun and games for all the family. For more info please visit www. birdsweb.co.uk/amportfete

July 8

Test Valley Motor Enthusiasts Annual Show Day – Romsey’s own classic car club holds its annual show day this year at Golden Acres Garden Centre at Landford on the A36. This long established club is based during the winter months at Romsey British Legion and during the summer months organises many outdoor car runs and social events for its 120 or so members. The Show Day will start at 1.30pm on the field in front of Golden Acres at Landford and everyone is welcome to come and look at the vehicles on display and vote for their favourite. Around 50 vehicles are expected including cars, motorcycles, and a variety of other motor vehicles.

July 11

The Olympic torch travels through Andover! Starting at approx 16:14 at the Lloyds TSB offices in Charlton Place it will be travelling down through the town centre and finishing up at the East Portway Industrial Estate at about 16:42.

July 14

Grateley Primary School Summer Fete. Great fun for all the family, Olympic events, live music, assault course, bouncy castles, stalls, BBQ, licensed bar, games, raffles, prizes and lots more to have a good, fun, family day out! 1.00pm onwards at the school playing fields.

July 19

Fairground Hall, Weyhill, near Andover. Concert featuring Ben Scott-Hyde! Admission is £5 in advance, £6 at the door (subject to availability.) Contact 01264-323213 or www.weyhill-eos.co.uk for more details.

July 22

Andover Carnival is back! Vigo Recreational Grounds will be the focus of the fun filled family day out, starting at 12 noon and finishing at 9.00pm. Hosted by Andover Sounds’ Steve Randall, the main stage will be jam packed with local and national artists performing a wide range of music. There will be an adults and a children’s fairground to ensure fun for all the family with stalls and games to keep everyone entertained. Besides the Fun Day our 3rd Road Procession for both Floats & Walkers will move through the streets of Andover starting at 4.00pm from the Grain Silo off Weyhill Road and will move down along Weyhill Road through to Bridge Street and then onto East Street to its finishing point on Vigo Road. This years theme is children’s TV past and present and there are over 20 floats and groups of walkers hoping to win first prize.

July 23 to 27 & 30 July to Aug 3

Lockerley School P.T.A Summer Play scheme. To be held at Lockerley Primary School, daily from 9.00am2.00pm for children aged 5 (inc. year R) - 11 years. £10.00 per session. Activities will include:- Sports, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Dancing, Themed Days and much more. If you would like more details or an application form please contact Chris Goodman and Phillip Stirrett on 01794--340098 or Julie Black at Lockerley School 01794-340485

July 25

Kimbridge Resturant Wednesday Evening Special Buffet + Magician, 5.30pm-9.00pm, £9.95. Check him out online at www.jamesprince.co.uk

July 28

Kimbridge Resturant Family Fun Day with prizes for the kids and adults alike! 10.00am-4.00pm

Aug 9 /10

Romsey at Work,10.00am-4.00pm at Romsey Town Hall. A variety of photographs from Romsey’s past to include Will’s Nursery, The Jam Factory and the Rev. Berthon’s Collapsible Lifeboats. Tea and Coffee available.

Aug 19

Mottisfont Village Fete from 2.00pm. Fun for all the family. Live music with the Birnie Boozle Band, Pet competition, BBQ etc. Free admission & parking. Call for more information: Michael Horne 01794-340105

Andover Farmer’s Market – Third Sunday of every month. 10am–2pm. Andover High Street Romsey Farmer’s Market – First Sunday of every month. 10am–2pm. Alma Road Car Park, off Alma Road, Romsey SO51 8ED

Every Wednesday evening 5.30-8.30pm – Hot Buffet £6.95. Bookings only. 01794 340556 or 340777 joalquality@aol.com www.kimbridgerestaurant.co.uk

1st Wednesday of the month – Jazz evening with DC Solo Sax, 6.30-9pm, Hot Buffet £8.95 1st Friday lunch of the month – Fish & Chips £8.95

TO HAVE YOUR EVENT LISTED IN THE DIARY DATES SECTION PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS BY E-MAIL: testvalley@mlgpublishing.co.uk

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