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Issue 104 • August - September '26

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Batty Fun at Sholing Valley Study Centre!

Sholing Valley oversaw a successful Spring Fayre and Bat Walk! p.6

Book Reviews: A local psychological thriller and a Japanese best-seller!

Exciting novel set in a marina town, and a best-seller inspired by a real serial killer, p.10

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Hello Readers!

A warm welcome to this edition of Scene Magazine! You may (hopefully!) recognise that I’m not the usual face you see in the ‘Editor’s Intro’. Scene Magazine recently changed hands and I am lucky enough to be taking over the baton from Alan and Emma who started the magazine 23 years ago.

They’re now hanging up their boots to spend more time with family as well as doing plenty of travelling. Talking of boots, I feel I have some big ones to fill!

Alan and Emma have done a splendid job keeping local residents informed with news and events in the area over the years. Running a magazine is not an easy job, particularly during the many recessions and a pandemic that we’ve seen during that time!

Remember those uncertain times, when we were all locked indoors during the coronavirus pandemic? Scene Magazine continued thanks to the dedication of its staff and with the help of its Distribution company IMS Group. So, you’ll be pleased to know that IMS Group will be taking over both Scene titles.

As well as providing GPS tracked door-to-door distribution services, IMS Group are also experienced publishers, having published many different council residents magazine titles over the years, as well as more recently Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s largest circulated magazine ‘BH Living’ which is now in it’s 8th year of publication.

There’ll be a new team at the helm now, but we’re still as keen as ever to hear what’s going on in your world. If you’ve got an interesting story, why not drop us a line and let us know and if we’ve space, we’ll do our best to let our readers know too. Write to us at: editor@scenemagazine.co.uk Until next time,

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WHAT'S INSIDE Spring Fayre Success. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Sudoku & Word Search . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Bowls Keeps Locals Connected . . . . . . 7

Recipe: Blackberry Crumble . . . . . . . . 16

50 Years of ‘Tourist Guiding’ . . . . . . . . 8

A Gardner’s Job is Never Done. . . . . . 18

Bitterne Local History Society . . . . . . . 8 Editor: editor@scenemagazine.co.uk Advertising:sales@scenemagazine.co.uk Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Improvements to UTI Treatment . . . 19

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SPRING FAYRE SUCCESS BATTY FUN SHOLING VALLEYS STUDY CENTRE

BOWLS SESSIONS KEEP ROLLING TO KEEP SOUTHAMPTONERS CONNECTED!

Sholing Valley Study Centre held their popular Spring Fayre on Saturday, 16th May providing some good old-fashioned fun for local families.

The event benefited from some beautiful May weather meaning the day was not too hot but had plenty of sunshine.

This year saw an even wider variety of handicraft stalls totalling nearly 50 with plenty of hands-on activities for both adults and children. Ukofonics provided entertainment with the help of Fiesta FM. The activities also spread to the wider area as pond dipping took place at Millers Pond with a foraging walk in the afternoon. ‘Monty’s Bikes’ whizzed people around the area and the races (egg and spoon, sack, three-legged) proved very popular with the children and mums, although there was a distinct lack of enthusiasm from the dads.

In conjunction with Urban Wild, a ‘Bat Walk’ was held on Friday, 29th May with sunset surveys undertaken confirming the presence of five different species of bats on Millers Pond Local Nature Reserve.

Three species were known to inhabit the area but to identify both the ‘Nathusius’s pipistrelle’ and ‘barbastelle’ as also being in residence was an exciting moment for all those taking part.

The popular community initiative which is helping to boost social connection and keep people active in Southampton is continuing to thrive, thanks to an ongoing partnership from charity volunteers.

The bowls session – a joint Communicare, Atherley Bowling Club, and Unpaid Carers initiative – launched last year as a monthly funded activity, and brings people together on the last Thursday of each month.

Communicare’s Manager, Annie Clewlow, says: “Each session saw attendees – many supported to attend by us – come together to enjoy a light snack, try their hand at bowls under the guidance of the club’s volunteers, and finish with a sociable afternoon tea.”

Despite the initial funding ending in October 2025, Atherley Bowling Club has continued to run the session, ensuring they remain accessible to the community.

Participants of any age can attend for a £2 fee, which includes a cup of tea or coffee. Alternatively, there is a low-cost membership which offers free bowling and refreshments during the monthly session, as well as access to the club at other times.

Annie adds: “We’re incredibly proud of the role this partnership has played in bringing people together. The continuation of these sessions by Atherley Bowling Club shows the real value they bring to the community.

Initiatives like this are vital in helping people build friendships, stay active and feel part of something, particularly for those who may otherwise feel isolated.

The sessions are providing an important space for social connection, physical activity and community spirit.”

Volunteer befriender Lindsey Fraser, an Olympian and former British Diving Team Leader and Coach, has been a regular presence at the sessions, encouraging participants to get involved.

She recently brought along her great nephews during a half-term visit, giving them the chance to experience bowls for the first time.

She says: “It’s been wonderful to see how much people gain from these sessions. They are fantastic for socialisation and really help to boost social

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connectedness while reducing isolation.

“At the same time, bowls is a great way to stay mobile and active, whatever your age or ability.

Bringing my great nephews along showed just how quickly anyone can pick it up – they absolutely loved it.”

Bowls volunteer Scott Wolfson, brothers Bertie and Freddie Levett-Giachardi, and Communicare’s Manager, Annie Clewlow, at Atherley Bowling Club.

Communicare, a friendly neighbourhood charity, provides services that enrich the lives of isolated people in and around Southampton, supported by its dedicated volunteers, known as Communiteers.

The bowls sessions are open to anyone interested in a fun and inclusive activity, regardless of experience.

Sessions take place at Atherley Bowls & Social Club, Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5DB, on the last Thursdays of the month from 1pm to 3pm.

Annie says: “Join us for a relaxed, friendly afternoon of bowls, conversation and community.”

To find out more about Communicare, please visit: www.communicareinsouthampton.org.uk.

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SPECIAL EVENTS TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF ‘TOURIST GUIDING’ Southampton’s rich history, legendary characters and hidden stories are set to come alive this summer as award-winning guide and local historian Cheryl Butler celebrates fifty years since joining the very first Blue Badge tourist guide training course in the Southern Tourist Board region.

What began in 1976 as a seemingly ordinary local history lecture series soon revealed itself to be the launch of professional tourist guide training in the south of England. Half a century later, Cheryl Butler remains the only member of that original course still actively guiding — and proudly holds Blue Badge Guide ID No. 1 issued in the region.

To mark this Golden Jubilee, Cheryl will lead a special programme of five themed heritage walks across Southampton during summer 2026. Each walk revisits major anniversaries, festivals and historical commemorations that have shaped Southampton’s cultural life over the past five decades.

Tours are approximately 90 minutes unless otherwise stated, cost £5 per person, and proceeds will support future heritage and community events.

Highlights include: Jane Austen: Typhus, Smallpox & Melancholia Starting Point: St Michael’s Square, Bugle Street, Southampton 18 July (the date Jane Austen died) 11 am WeGotTickets Jane Austen: Typhus, Smallpox & Melancholia A fascinating look at Georgian health, spa culture and illness in the city that nearly altered the course of Jane Austen’s life forever.

The Sailing of the Mayflower Staring Point: God’s House Tower, Town Quay, Southampton 5th August (sailing day of the Mayflower from Southampton) 11am WeGotTickets The Sailing of the Mayflower Commemorating the 400th anniversary legacy of the Mayflower voyage and Southampton’s early links with America.

Harry’s Hamtun Starting Point: 58 French Street, Southampton 24 July (the date of Henry Vth will which was written at Southampton Castle) 11am WeGotTickets Harry's Hampton Uncovering medieval Southampton’s role in the campaigns of Henry V and the legends of Sir Bevis of Hamtun, including a special visit to St Julien’s Chapel.

Around the Walls in 80 Minutes!

Starting Point: The Bargate, High Street, Southampton 9th September 2pm WeGotTickets Around the Walls in 80 minutes!

A rare opportunity to complete a full circuit of Southampton’s medieval walls following new access created through the Bargate Quarter development.

The celebrations also honour another major local cultural milestone: the birth of the Sarah Siddons Fan Club Theatre. Formed from the hugely popular theatrical ghost walks first created in 1988, the company went on to pioneer immersive street theatre rooted in Southampton’s true history. Plans are now underway to recreate its original production, ‘The Lepers Day Out’.

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BITTERNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Bitterne Local History Society recently attended a Heritage Fair held in Southampton City Art Gallery, with 25 other similar groups also in attendance.

They had a busy day talking to visitors and other stallholders, where they shared their experiences about promoting an interest in the history of the area.

During the day, they also had several talks and walks about the local history.

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BOOK REVIEWS IT ENDS HERE – HEIDI PERKS If you are looking for a psychological thriller but with the added bonus of the story being set local to our area then you will not go far wrong with It Ends Here

by Bournemouth author Heidi Perks. This is a book that has it all, suspense, drama and intrigue. It’s what I call ‘a great page turner’.

Lies, secrets, betrayal and a gun all meet on one cold early spring morning in a remote boatyard café on the Isle of Wight. Five people enter for what seems is just another ordinary start to the day, not unlike countless cafes up and down the country, but the five are totally oblivious to what was about to unfold before them. Early morning meetings, maybe a coffee with a friend, or even just some quiet time alone - whatever the reasons these five people enter this café, only four will walk out.

It Ends Here is a well set out easy flowing physiological thriller with a great twist which even caught me out, a pulsating read and a book you do not wish to end. As you would expect the characters are not all that they seem, each have their secrets and you spend your time exploring their complex individual lives thinking you have it all worked out only to start doubting yourself by the next chapter.

As well as the intriguing lives of the group of

BUTTER – ASAKO YUZUKI The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook turned serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case. ‘There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine.’

Inspired by the real case of the convicted con woman and serial killer, ‘The Konkatsu Killer’, Butter is a vivid, gripping exploration of misogyny, obsession, and the transgressive pleasure of food in Japan.

Manako Kajii used to be a Gourmet cook, but now she is sat in the Tokyo Detention Centre, convicted of the serial murders of her previous lovers, who she has allegedly seduced with her delicious cooking. Up until now Manako has refused to talk to the press, but then reporter Rika Machida breaks down her walls by asking for her beef stew recipe. Manako promises to answer Rika’s questions on one basis: Rika must eat at the places Manako recommends, and send her detailed descriptions of how the food tastes.

This novel will have your mouth watering at every page, but it is not just the food that will keep you enticed. As Rika gets swept up in Manako’s life, she finds herself changing, as each meal awakens something within her. Her attitude towards her colleagues and friend’s husbands begin to change, as she questions the harsh stereotypes women are 10 | The Scene | April - May '26

hostages, we also explore the secretive mind of the hostage taker: what has led them to this extreme situation and what led them down a road in which there is no turning back?

Equally confused by the whole situation, we have our dogged Detective, Inspector Aaron Field. He has come over to the Island from Southampton with his colleague Kelly Holden and in a race against time they have to piece together all the loose clues, separating truth from fiction from the information unfolding before them.

The book was a joy to read with the author cleverly twisting and turning the plot throughout the book and it’s not until the very end that we learn what has really happened within the confines of an unassuming Café in a sleepy town in Hampshire.

It Ends Here by Heidi Perks Published March 2026 by Penguin Books 384 pages ISBN (print version) ISBN: 9781804946480 Reviewed by Brian Case / BH Living Magazine

expected to obey both in the office and at home.

By living vicariously for Manako through food, Rika starts to align with some of Manako’s attitudes, and understand her side of the story. Is it not unfair that she should be framed as a villain, when all she did was cook delicious meals for lonely business men? Can it be classed as murder under such suspicious circumstances?

Could it be that she and Manako have more in common than she once thought?

This novel is unbelievably enticing, the characters will captivate you, and the intense thriller aspects will make it hard to put down. Just make sure you have snacks on hand for those mouth-watering food descriptions.

Butter by Asako Yuzuki – translated from Japanese by Polly Barton Published 2024 by 4th Estate 464 pages ISBN (print): 9780008511715 Reviewed by Stacey Bradford-Piper t: 023 8091 9992 e:sales@scenemagazine.co.uk

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WEEKLY EVENTS

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MONDAY

Meet Up Monday 10am-12pm Pear Tree Church 8043 8103 Over 50s Ladies Keep Fit 2-3.30pm Peartree URC Church Hall.

Bridge Club 1.30-3.30pm Woolston Library 8083 3007 Indoor Bowls 2-4.30pm Merryoak Comm Ctr 8039 8368 Woolston Guides 6.30-8pm St Annes Road 07745841046 (term time only) Karate Club 7-8.30pm & 8.30-10.30pm Pear Tree Church Hall 07887 742546

TUESDAY

Thrift Shop 9.30am-12 noon Woolston Methodist Church.

Pear Tree Toddler Group 9.45-11.15am Pear Tree Church Hall 8044 0559 Basics Food Bank 10am-3pm St Mary's Sholing. 8044 8337 Stay & Play 10-11.30am (donation based) Woolston Methodist Church Story Time 2pm Woolston Library 8083 3007 Creative Writing Club 10.30pm. Woolston Library 8083 3007 Bitterne Spiritualist Church 2-4pm & 5-7pm Healing SO18 1DR Whist Card Club 5-6.45pm Woolston Library 8083 3007 Rainbows 5.45-6.45pm Pear Tree Church Hall 07704 831809 Beech Wood Judo Club 6:45-8:45pm. Merryoak Comm Ctr 8036 6013 Sholing Guides 6.30pm St Mary's Sholing. 8044 8337 2nd Pear Tree Guides 7-9pm Pear Tree Church Hall. 8044 9330 So Sound Choir 7-9pm Peartree URC Church Hall.

Hamwic Brass 7.30-9.30pm Woolston Comm Ctr 8043 2728

WEDNESDAY

Little Steps - Toddler Time 9.15-10.45am St Mary's Sholing. 8044 8337 Coffee Morning 10-11am Peartree URC Church Hall.

Mustard Seed Toddler Group 10-11:30am Sholing Baptist 07912 620274 Solent Astronomers. 10am-12pm. Toothill Observatory. Astro. Help & Advice Woolston Friendship Club 10.15-11.30am St Patrick's Church Hall. 8250 0050 Prayer Meeting 11.15-11.45am Peartree URC Church Hall.

St Mark’s Over 60’s Club 1.15-3.30pm St Mark’s Institute 8043 6569 Children's Rhyme Time 2pm Woolston Library 8083 3007 Indoor Bowls 2-4.30pm Merry Oak Comm Ctr 8039 8368 Woolston Knit Group 2-3.30pm Woolston Library 8083 3007 Knit & Crochet Group 2-3pm Weston Library 8083 3007 Canasta Card Club 2.30-4.30pm Woolston Library 8083 3007 Family History Group 4-6pm Woolston Library 8083 3007 Youth Club 6-7.30pm Merryoak Comm Ctr 8036 6013 Badminton 7.30-9.30pm Peartree URC Church Hall.

THURSDAY

Thursday Cuppa 10-11.30am St Mary's Sholing. 8044 8337 Salvation Army 10.30am Cameo Club, North East Road. Weekly events.

Connecting Together 10.30am-12pm. Salvation Army, Victor Street. 8077 1655 Thrift Shop 2-5.30pm Woolston Methodist Church.

Youth Options After School Cb 3.30-6.30pm Merryoak Comm Ctr 8036 6013 Youth Club 6.30-8pm Merryoak Comm Ctr 8036 6013

FRIDAY

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Southampton’s Titanic Story

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Solent Amateur Astronomers

7.30PM Location: Oasis Academy, Lords Hill Info: Presentation by Jerry Workman, ‘Eclipses’. Link: solentastro. org/

25 - 26 JULY

Sail GP Portsmouth

Info: Southsea Common. Watch spectacular racing as reigning Sail GP Champions, Emirates Great Britain, take to the water in their home event.

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25 JULY

Tudor House Ghost Hunt

8.00PM - Midnight Location: Tudor House and Garden Info: Are you brave enough to spend an evening in a haunted house? Experience 800 years of history in the haunted Tudor house and use equipment with para-normal experts. Price: £35 Link: southamptonmuseumsandgallery. co.uk/events/tudor-house-ghost-huntjuly2026/

AUGUST

SATURDAY

Car Boot Sale

SUNDAY

Sunday Lunch Club 10am-1pm St Mark’s Inst Sunday Service, 10am-12pm Church of JC Latter-day Saints SO19 8NR Morning Meeting 10:30am Sholing Baptist SO19 9TA 07967 018456 Sunday Worship 10.30am Woolston Methodist Church.SO19 2DU Sunday Church Service 11am-12pm Peartree URC Church.

Sunday Service, 6.30pm Bitterne Spiritualist Church SO18 1DR

8.45PM- 11.00PM Location: Itchen Valley Country Park Info: An unforgettable evening of film and fresh air showcasing award-winning adventure, culture, and environmental documentaries Price: £18 Link: www.itchenvalley.co.uk/whats-on/ outdoorcinemaadventure

5 SEPTEMBER

15 SEPTEMBER

Theatre Info: Enjoy an exciting line-up of local musicians and bands with your friends and family. Price: Free Link: thepointeastleigh.co.uk/whats-on/ summer-social

7.30-9.30pm Info: Lakeside Country Park. Join a member of Hampshire Bat Trust on an illustrated talk and walk to listen for bats. Discover fascinating facts and have the opportunity to use a bat detector! Price: £7-10 Link: book. itchenvalley.co.uk/book/add/p/100

7.30PM Location: Oasis Academy, Lords Hill Info: Presentation by Dr Matt Bothwell, ‘The Detection of Gravity Waves’. Link: solentastro.org

17 AUGUST

Spitfire Street

10am Location: Lakeside Country Park Info: A family friendly promenade performance inspired by Eastleigh’s aviation heritage and Spitfire Spirit.

Five friends must decode wartime riddles and outwit anyone in their way in order to save their homes.

Price: Free – booking essential! Link: thepointeastleigh.co.uk/whats-on/book ?instance=922066&event=536984

18 AUGUST

Solent Amateur Astronomers

7:30pm Location: Oasis Academy, Lords Hill Info: Presentation by Steve Bosley, ‘Thomas Cooke & Sons’.

Link: solentastro.org

8 AUGUST

Hive Family Festival

11.45am-9.00pm Location: Fairthorne Manor Info: The ultimate summer family festival! An incredible music 20 AUGUST line-up, family fun areas, food and drink stalls, and much more! Price: £25- Dash Together - Itchen Valley Summer Challenge 60 Link: hivefamilyfestival.co.uk 5.30-6.30pm Info: Itchen Valley Country Park. A vibrant, festival12 AUGUST inspired race for runners of all abilities, Solent Amateur Astronomers to close out the summer in style and 5:00pm Location: Toothill Observatory bring the community together. Price: Info: Partial Solar Eclipse will start £18-24 Link: dashtogether.co.uk/ at 5.16PM and end at 7.06PM. Perseid events/the-itchen-valley-summerMeteor Shower starts at 9.00PM. Price: challenge-2026-08-20-17-30 Voluntary donation of £5. Children free.

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SEPTEMBER

Friday Summer Social!

Location: Pear Tree Church Hall Car Park Info: Contact 07841056953 to book your place.

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Frontier Sapiens – Outdoor Cinema Adventure Film Festival

17 JULY – 14 AUGUST

1 AUGUST

17 JULY – 14 AUGUST

Civic Centre Clock Tower Guided Friday Summer Social!

6.00-9.30pm Location: The Point Tour

10.15AM Location: SeaCity Museum Location: Sea City Museum Info: The Info: Join a guide and climb all 215 steps of the spiral staircase as you museum has a variety of fun activities learn the incredible story of its and workshops over the summer to take part in! Whether you’re interested construction and see unparalleled view of the city. Price: £12 Link: in art or history knowledge, there’s southamptonmuseumsandgallery. something for everyone! Price: Varies co.uk/events/clock-tower-tourper activity – see website for details.

Link: seacitymuseum.co.uk/exhibitions/ august2026/?source=scc southamptons-titanic-story/

Scrabble Fridays 10.30am-12pm. Woolston Library 8083 3007 Dungeons & Dragons 2-4pm. Woolston Library 8083 3007 Indoor Bowls 2-4.30pm Merryoak Comm Ctr 8039 8368 Knitting Saturday 10.30am-noon Woolston Library 8083 3007 Children's Craft Club 10-11.30am Woolston Library 8083 3007

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5 SEPTEMBER

Bat Detectives Lakeside

7.30-9.30pm Info: Lakeside Country Park. Join a member of Hampshire Bat Trust on an illustrated talk and walk to listen for bats. Discover fascinating facts and have the opportunity to use a bat detector! Price: £7-10 Link: book. itchenvalley.co.uk/book/add/p/100

11 - 12 SEPTEMBER SizzleFest 2026

Date: 11th September at 6.00PM & 12th September until 11.00PM Location: SoCal BBQ Shop Info: The South’s Original and Best BBQ Festival!

Enjoy BBQ, beers, cocktails, and live Country music while celebrating the UK BBQ community. Price: Full day ticket £40. Child ticket from £7.50 Link: tickettailor.com/events/ sizzlefest2026/1898586

12 SEPTEMBER

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7.00-9.00pm Info: Itchen Valley Country Park. Dance away at an outdoor disco with pop, dance beats, country and 80s music as the sun goes down. Price: £8 Link: book. itchenvalley.co.uk/book/add/p/161

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19 SEPTEMBER Quiz Night

7.00PM Location: Pear Tree Church Hall Info: All are welcome to take part in the quiz night!

19 SEPTEMBER

The Pirates of Penzance Outdoor Theatre 7.00PM 2.30-5.00pm Info: Itchen Valley Country Park. Join the Illyria production company for an afternoon of glittering wit as a talented cast of six actors and singers put on a spectacular pirate show accompanied by an orchestra! Price: £10-18 Link: book. itchenvalley.co.uk/book/add/p/143

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Blackberry Crumble INGREDIENTS

Topping: • 100g plain flour • 115g unsalted butter • 100g brown sugar • 90g oats • 1 tsp cinnamon Filling: • 500g fresh OR frozen blackberries • 50g brown sugar • 1 tbsp plain flour • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tsp cinnamon Tools: • Medium sized baking tray or Pyrex dish (8x8 or 9x9 inches) • Two mixing bowls • Scales • Measuring spoons Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 6

Blackberry crumble is the perfect summer dessert! Blackberries are in season from late July to early October, and many farms offer blackberry picking. If you fancy picking your own summer berries for this recipe, you can head down to Pickwell Farm Shop in Bursledon, to gather your own strawberries, raspberries, and of course blackberries!

Note: Blackberries can be quite bitter on their own, so if you want to sweeten it up you can use 250g of berries, and 700g of apples. You may need a deeper baking dish if adding apples.

METHOD

• Preheat the oven to 190C (175C Fan/Gas 5).

• Lightly grease an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish with some butter.

• Place your blackberries into a large bowl and gently mix with the sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Be careful not to squash the berries!

If using apples, core them and chop into chunks and mix with the ingredients.

• Once all the fruit is completely coated, transfer into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.

• In a separate bowl, sift the flour and combine with the oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

• Cut the butter into small cubes, and rub the butter into the dry ingredients using your hands. Once • the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs, scatter the mixture evenly over the fruit.

• If you have a sweet tooth, you can add more brown sugar and cinnamon to the top of the crumble. This helps to achieve that lovely golden crumble colour, and makes it super sweet!

• Bake for 40-45 minutes. Once the crumble is browned and the fruit is bubbling its ready to take out!

• Let the crumble cool for around 15 minutes before serving with a generous helping of custard or vanilla ice cream.

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GARDENING

A gardener’s job is never done If you’re a keen gardener then you’ll already know that the ‘Gardener’s To-Do’ list rarely, if ever, gets to the point where there is nothing on it. But generally August is considered one of the quieter months where you can sit back and admire your months of toil. But don’t sit back for too long, as there are a few little odd jobs to do!

Late summer and early autumn can be busy times in the garden; planting spring bulbs, tidying beds, and repairing your lawn. So, after you’ve had some relaxing time in the garden, sipping ginger beer and listening to the cricket or reading the latest New York Times Bestseller, your green fingers are sure to be itching again. So, follow this monthly checklist to keep your outdoor space thriving.

August &September To-do

August: High Summer Maintenance

August brings warm weather, meaning your main focus should be keeping plants hydrated and tidy.

• Water wisely: Pour water at the base of your plants early in the morning or late in the evening.

This stops the hot sun from evaporating the water before it reaches the roots and stops petals and leaves from being scorched.

• Keep deadheading: Snip off faded flowers from roses, dahlias, and bedding plants. This tricks the plant into growing fresh new blooms.

• Trim lavender and wisteria: Cut back your lavender bushes by about 2.5cm after they finish flowering to keep them neat. Shorten the long, whip-like side shoots of wisteria to restrict its wild growth.

• Harvest daily: Pick tomatoes, runner beans, and courgettes as soon as they are ready. Picking them often actually tells the plant to grow even more food and discourages local wildlife to help themselves to the fruit of your toils, so don’t leave them hanging around for too long.

• Sow quick crops: Plant salad leaves, spinach, and radishes now for a fast autumn harvest.

September: Autumn Prep and Planting

September brings cooler air, making it the perfect time to plan for next year and tidy up.

• Plant spring bulbs: Buy and plant daffodil, crocus, and allium bulbs in your soil now. They will stay cosy all winter and pop up beautifully in the spring.

• Fix your lawn: September is the best time to sow new grass seed. Rake away dead grass (thatch), spike hard soil with a fork, and scatter seed over bare patches. Give the seeds a thorough soak in the morning and evening.

• Divide old plants: Dig up large clumps of perennials (plants that flower every year) that have finished flowering. Chop them in half with a spade and replant them in new spots to get free plants.

• Protect your pond: Throw a fine net over your garden pond. This stops falling autumn leaves from landing in the water and rotting, muddying the water and potentially harming life under the water.

• Clean your tools: Wash out empty pots, greenhouse shelves, and bird feeders to stop pests and diseases from moving in for the winter.

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POLICE & CRIME NEWS

BOBBI HELPS FREE UP POLICE TIME AND OFFERS ACCESS TO HELP FAST

WOOLSTON MAN JAILED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES 34-year-old John Joseph Sullivan, of Wharncliffe Road, Southampton has been jailed for over six years for child sex offences.

He had previously pleaded guilty to 31 counts of sexual assault of a child aged under 13 years, taking, making and distributing indecent images of a child, voyeurism and possession of extreme pornography.

The incidents occurred in 2023.

Sullivan was first arrested in January this year.

Following an examination of his electronic devices, he was subsequently charged and remanded in custody.

As well as the time he will now spend behind bars, he was also handed an extended licence period of three years and ten months, which he will serve upon his release from prison.

Sullivan was also made subject to a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will remain on the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely.

Speaking after sentencing, DC Aimee Scott-Molloy, of the Internet Child Abuse Team, said: “I’m pleased that justice was served for the young victim and their family, and Sullivan is behind bars, where he belongs.

“He is now locked up and no longer able to harm any other young person, ensuring children and the wider community are safer as a result. Sullivan stole

the innocence of this child, but I would like to place on record my praise and admiration for the child and their family."

Directly addressing other victims of sex offences, DC John Joseph Sullivan Scott-Molloy, said: “I really 34 Southampton hope this sentence will reassure victims and their families that they will be listened to when reporting similar incidents to us. We encourage other victims to come forward and speak to us. We take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and work hard to bring offenders to justice.

“This case should also be a very clear message to other offenders out there that we will always work tirelessly to ensure you are brought to justice.”

Anyone who has any concerns about child abuse should contact police on 101, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Additionally other services are available to support victims. Anyone who has experienced abuse in childhood, or is concerned about a child, can contact the NSPCC helpline, confidentially, on 0808 800 5000 or email: help@nspcc.org.uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s introduction of new technological solutions is helping victims to get the support they need quicker than ever before.

People who may have never wanted to call the police, are now seeking advice through new features including an online automated chat function, which is identifying potential crimes and ensuring they are reported in the right way.

The new technological solutions being used across the force have saved more than 31,000 police hours.

The digital improvements make it simpler, faster and more convenient for people to contact police for nonemergency matters which helps free up officer and staff time to focus more on the frontline, protecting the public.

At the heart of these improvements is ‘Bobbi’, the Constabulary’s AI-powered virtual assistant, which is playing a key role in helping victims identify potential criminal offences as well as offering guidance and support on a range of other topics. Introduced to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Polices’ Joint Operations Unit in November 2025, Bobbi provides people with an accessible way to seek advice and support at any time of day, whilst also identifying when public concerns may indicate a more serious issue.

By asking the right questions and analysing responses, Bobbi can help highlight behaviours that may amount to criminal offences, even where the person seeking advice may not initially recognise this themselves. This allows Bobbi to guide users towards appropriate support, including connecting them quickly with a contact handler when needed.

In one example, a woman contacted Bobbi for advice about unusual behaviour by a neighbour of someone known to her. Bobbi identified that the circumstances could be linked to stalking and offered the option to speak to someone. She was connected via live chat to a contact handler, who provided reassurance, advice and ensured a police report was created. The woman later said she had not realised

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These efficiencies are particularly important during the summer months, when demand on police services increases significantly.

Since February 2023, the wider Contact Management modernisation programme has focused on improving how people access support. As well as Bobbi, a range of other new tools and services have been introduced to help Hampshire Police be more responsive and accessible.

The introduction of a dedicated ‘Digital Desk’ has improved the way online enquiries are managed, helping resolve issues more quickly and freeing up phone lines for those who need them most. The ‘Victims Portal’ is also giving people greater control, with almost 20,000 users able to receive updates, access support and contact officers at a time that suits them, reducing the need for follow-up calls from officers.

Accessibility has been strengthened through a dedicated video relay service for British Sign Language users, making it easier for deaf communities to communicate directly with police. At the same time, extended opening hours at police station front counters ensure that those who prefer to speak to someone face-to-face can do so more easily.

Together, it’s claimed that these changes are making it easier than ever for people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to contact the police.

Chief Superintendent Clare Knibbs, said: “These changes are transforming the way we support the public. Bobbi is managing low level signposting and advice, and where it identifies risk or vulnerability, it is then escalating to a human operator to ensure appropriate safeguarding and response.

“At the same time, by saving more than 31,000 personnel hours over the last year, the improvements are enabling our officers and staff to focus more of their time on protecting communities and responding to demand.”

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DIRECTORY HEALTH & EMERGENCY SERVICES

COUNCIL SERVICES

Emergency Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 999 Health Visitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8029 6904 Hospital Taxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 602 4135 NHS Blood & Transplant . . . . . 0300 123 2323 National Health Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 NHS Out of Hours Service. . . 0844 811 3060 Police (non-emergency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Princess Anne Hospital. . . . . . . . . . 8077 7222 Royal South Hants Hospital. . . . . . 8054 0087 Transport Police. . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 40 50 40 Southampton General Hospital . . 8077 7222 Weston Lane Healthy Living. 0333 202 0298

Southampton City Council. . . . 8083 3000 Bus Passes/Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8083 3008 Hampshire County Council. . . 0300 555 1375 Hampshire Highways . . . . . . . . 0300 555 1388 Solent Jobs Programme . . . . . . . . . 8091 7585 Weston Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8043 1604 Woolston Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8083 3007

SPORT, LEISURE, RECREATION Bitterne Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . 8043 7647 Chamberlayne Leisure Centre . . . 8043 7668 Fleming Park Leisure Centre. . . . 8068 4800 River Hamble Country Park. . . 01489 787055 Royal Victoria Country Park . . . . . . 8045 5157 The Quays Southampton . . . . . . . 8072 0900

UTILITIES Floodline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 80 70 60 Gas Leaks - Transco . . . . . . . . . 0800 111 999 Southern Electric. . . . . . . . . . . 08000 727282 Southern Water . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 278 0845

DOCTORS SURGERIES Bitterne Health Centre. . . . . . . 03001235075 Bitterne Surgery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8044 9162 Chessel Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8044 3377 Peartree Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8044 3377 St Peters Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8043 8397 The Old Fire Station Surgery. . . . . 8044 8901 Weston Lane Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . 8044 9913 Woolston Lodge Surgery . . . . . . . . 8044 6733

HELP & ADVICE Age UK Southampton. . . . . . . . . . . 8036 8636 Al-Anon - For Friends & Family 0800 0086811 Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . . . . . . . 8022 3198 Childline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 1111 Citizen’s Advice Bureau . . . . . 0808 27 87 863 Communicare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 023 8050 0050 Consumer Direct. . . . . . . . . . 08454 04 05 06 Debt Counselling. . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 138 1111 Dial-a-Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8022 2033 Domestic Violence. . . . . . . . . . 0808 2000 247 EBS Counselling. . . . . . . . . . . . 07707 664702 NSPCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0808 800 5000 RSPCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0870 55 55 999 Samaritans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 123 Wessex Cancer Trust. . . . . . . 023 8067 2200

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CLUBS, SOCIETIES, ASSOCIATIONS 2nd Pear Tree Guides . . . . . . . . . . . 8044 9330 90s Dance Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8055 8347 Bitterne Local History Society . . . 8043 1067 Bitterne Men’s Shed Club. . . . . . . . 8049 0511 Community Bus (Hire). . . . . . . . . . 8044 8757 Karate-Shinto Goju-Ryu. . . . . . 07887 742546 Over 50s Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8044 7037 Over 60s Club-St Marks. . . . . . . . . 8043 6569 RAFA Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8074 0771 Rainbows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07704 831809 Southampton Flower Club. . . . 07900 658335 Southampton Gardening Club . . . . . . . 01489 784823 Southampton Retired Teachers. . . 8045 2104 Table Tennis Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8036 6013 Taekwondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8044 0847 Woolston Community Centre. . 07351 685255 Woolston Camera Club. . . . . . . 07775221778 Youth Club - Merryoak. . . . . . . . . . 8036 6013 Youth Club - Pear Tree. . . . . . . 07804 375458

MP & COUNCILLORS Southampton Itchen Darren Paffey (MP) . . . . . . . . . 07726 943225 Councillors by Ward: Woolston Sue Blatchford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8083 2430 Robert Stead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8083 2430 Warwick Payne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8083 2430 Peartree Alex Houghton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8083 2430 Eamonn Keogh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8083 2430 Simon Letts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8083 2430 Sholing James Baillie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8083 2430 Jaden Beaurain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8083 2430 Sarah Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8083 2430

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