Life in Petersfield - August 2008

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Your local community lifestyle magazine Covering: Buriton, East Meon, Froxfield, Hawkley, Liss, Milland, Rake, Rogate, Steep, Sheet, South Harting

News

Rogate School saved

Travel

Transport yourself far away this summer

Sport

Petersfield Town Junior Six-a-side Tournament

Property Ladder’s Sarah Beeny, Summer Eye-care Special, Arts, Charity, Eating Out, Competition

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ISSUE 11 JULY/AUGUST 2008

Contents Welcome

Come rain or shine

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News

I Can, Rogate School,

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Festival Hall update 6

Life Magazines Website Check us out online Local Attractions

Goodwood House

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Lifestyle

Home Improvement with Sarah Beeny

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Travel

Young readers share their experiences

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Health

Summer eye-care special

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Summer Days Out

Rosey Briggs shows there is plenty to do locally

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Profile

Award-winning children’s author

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and Petersfield resident Michelle Magorian Business News

Kardia, Web-Epics, Cycleworks and more

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Eating Out

Cat Jarman visits The Lounge

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and Nick Keith samples the food at the Keepers Arms Going Out

Butserfest update and local gig listings

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Events

Petersfield Local Food Festival report and

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August Festivities update Charity

LIDBA Bike Ride, Petersfield Ups and Downs,

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Race for Life Arts

PYT, TPS and Stagecoach

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Local Organisations

Petersfield in Bloom, Photographic Society,

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Community First and more Competition

Travel prize for your adventure abroad

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Sport

Mini Rugby tournament,

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Petersfield Town Juniors, Six-a-side competiton, Pompey come to Petersfield What’s On

Dates for your diary

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Directory

Local contacts

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Editor’s View

Welcome Come rain or shine

Advertisers in this issue

ISSUE 11 JULY / AUGUST 2008 FREE (value £3.00)

Summer is finally upon us, which means long evenings, holidays, and hopefully some sunshine.

Your local community lifestyle magazine Covering: Buriton, East Meon, Froxfield, Hawkley, Liss, Milland, Rake, Rogate, Steep, Sheet, South Harting

As you will see on page 22, we have plenty of ideas and destinations within easy reach of Petersfield to make a great day (or night) out, whatever the weather.

News

Rogate School saved

Travel

Transport yourself far away this summer

Sport

Talking of nights out, the Life Mags team enjoyed an evening at Property Ladder’s Sarah Beeny, Summer Eye-care Special, Arts, Goodwood races to see in the Charity, Eating Out, Competition summer in style. A few Pimms by How to make the most of your home... Sarah Beeny advises the paddock got everyone in the mood amidst jazz on the terrace, before getting down to the nitty gritty of parting with good money to one of the many bookies in front of the finish line.

Petersfield Town Junior Six-a-side Tournament

And I am pleased to report that collectively we did rather well. Those that didn’t still had a good night - either way, what a glorious way to lose money!

Our Lifestyle section concentrates on home improvement this issue, with advice from Property Ladder’s Sarah Beeny. With the housing market on the downturn, more of you are opting for stalling a move and improving what you already have. See pages 10 to 12 for her tips plus advice from local suppliers.

Pedal power is the theme for our Charity section, with reports on the LIDBA Bike Ride, Petersfield Ups and Downs and the Paris to Hayling cycle.

In this issue you will also find a summer eye-care special, an interview with local award-winning children’s author Michelle Magorian and reports on the Mini Rugby Workshop, plus the Petersfield Town Juniors six-a-side football tournament, one of the largest events of its kind in the country.

Phew! Have a fabulous summer, come rain or shine, and don’t forget to check out our new website, www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk.

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Advert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page MacKarness & Lunt . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Mediation Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Kingscourt School . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Morgan-Owen & Coates . . . . . . .20 MTS Tyres & Exhaust . . . . . . . . .43 Office Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Peter Bleach Plumbing . . . . . . . .12 Picketts & Pursers . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Premier Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Rainbows Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 RAK Ceramics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Reeves/Simply Store . . . . . . . . . .14 Renault at Rogate . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Review Hairdressers . . . . . . . . . . .31 Richard C. Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Rowlands Funeral Services . . . . .35 Stansted House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Staunton Country Park . . . . . . . .21 Sue Johnson Interiors . . . . . . . . . .9 SurveyClick.co.uk . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Tatty Hattie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 The Fabric House . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 The Hearing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Tilmore Developments . . . . . . . . .9 Waterlooville Carpets . . . . . . . . . .5 Waitrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Winchester Garden Machinery . .41

Distribution List Petersfield:

Selborne: Post Office Stores

Waitrose, Rams Walk

Rake:

Library & Tourist Information Centre,

Sun Inn

The Square

Rake Stores

Life Magazines, 22 High Street,

Cat Jarman EditorTel: 01730 235668 Email: cat@lifemags.co.uk

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Hillier Garden Centre

The Co-op, Moggs Mead

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Heathside Stores, Durford Road

Liss Forest Stores

Petersfield Community Centre, Love

Tesco Express

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Rogate: Village Stores

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Nyewood: John Jenkins

Festival Hall

South Harting: Harting Stores,

Great Oak Hotel, Winchester Road Sheet: Clanfield: Magic Box Newsagents

Half Moon

East Meon: East Meon Stores

Queens Head

Empshott: Grange Farm Shop Froxfield: Froxfield Stores

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Stroud: Seven Stars

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News

Outstanding Alitex

School saved Happy pupils at Rogate School, which no longer faces closure

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reenhouse and

greenhouses for smaller

conservatory company

cottage and city gardeners,

Alitex, based in South

reflecting the heritage of

Harting, has won the RHS

National Trust properties

Sundries trophy for

and gardens.

outstanding presentation

Alitex has worked with the

ogate Primary School has

from television, radio and local

for the fifth consecutive

National Trust for three

been saved from closure

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years, contributing to

thanks to a well-supported

successful internet campaign

Show. HRH Princess

saving gardens and parks

campaign and appeal fronted

site, which received more than

Alexandra visited the Alitex

for future generations by

by teachers and parents.

15,000 hits.

stand, which featured a live

making a donation of 5 per

‘Venus’ mime artist, to view

cent of the proceeds for

On 26 February, West Sussex

On 20 May, WSCC announced

County Council (WSCC) set a

it was issuing a Statutory

its new ‘Mottisfont’

each greenhouse sold from

proposal to close Rogate

Notice to keep the school

National Trust Greenhouse.

the National Trust range. To

School in September 2010 due

open. “We are all delighted.

to a government-directed

The support has been

Dame Fiona Reynolds,

raised £50,000 in

scheme to reduce spare places

enormous. The fact we have

Director General of the

this way.

in schools all over the country.

succeeded is really unique,”

National Trust, launched

Contact: Alitex, Torberry

says Jenny.

our new National Trust

Farm, South Harting,

Greenhouse,” says Alitex

Petersfield GU31 5RG, Tel:

Chair of Governors Paul Hardwick and Headteacher

In light of further

“We were delighted that

date, the company has

Jenny Chapman launched a

developments, from 2009, a

Director Chris Sawyer. The

01730 826900,

campaign the day they were

Class 6 will be established to

Mottisfont offers working

www.alitex.co.uk

informed of the proposal.

extend the age range of pupils

Full-to-capacity public

from six to 10 to six to 11 and

meetings were held and

enable Rogate School to keep

attracted media attention

its pupils longer.

HRH Princess Alexandra visits the Alitex Greenhouse Display at Chelsea Flower Show

The I CAN project at Queen Elizabeth Country Park was relaunched in June. Originally a pilot project in 2006, I CAN provides access to the country in East Hampshire for people with disability. Facilities at the park include mobile telephone commentary walks for the visually impaired, powered wheelchair country trails and ‘cycles for all’. Anyone wanting more information can contact Sue Williams on 01730 823664.

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Silver service T

revor Towner was one of

the Far East.” The exhibition

28 retailers supporting

is particularly appropriate for

British Silver Week in June.

Trevor, who is celebrating 25

His shop displayed the work

years — the silver anniversary

of five talented designers

— of his shop in the High

from all over the country, as

Street.

well as some of his own designs. “I wanted to give

Contact: Trevor Towner Ltd,

young, newly qualified

12 High Street, Petersfield

silversmiths a boost,” he says,

GU2 3JG

“They are struggling with no

Tel: 01730 261613

trade-based workshops any

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more and lots of imports from

Open for business T

he Life Magazines office

repair is to sand and reseal

was delighted to receive

the back of the hall,” says

a visit from Petersfield Town

Vaughan, “Then the seats and

Mayor Vaughan Clarke with

curtains will be cleaned to

the encouraging news that

combat the smoke damage.”

The Festival Hall will be open

The Festival Hall is the only

to the public from mid-

public 1930s building left in

August. “The first stage of

Petersfield.

A sunny morning in May saw the Open Air Pool at Festival Hall re-open following six weeks of restoration work. A sum of £35,000 was raised through the ‘Buy a Tile’ campaign, and grants from East Hampshire District Council and Petersfield Town Council. The pool’s committee is hoping to raise a further £30,000 this year to restore the deep end.

Picture (back row from left to right): former Mayor of Petersfield Paul Molloy, June Molloy and Liz Bisset. Cutting the ribbon are Tom and Tilly Penlington.

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Website launch

Check it out!

The website launches on 7 July. We welcome contributors’ news, views, reviews, photographs, and events’ coverage (of the arts and sport). Let us know what interests you. Check out the website at: www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk Tel: 01730 235669 Email: online@lifemags.co.uk

Your new online opportunity Now you have a brand new source of information for everything you need to know about Petersfield and the local area at the touch of a button — thanks to Life in Petersfield

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elcome to the new website for Life in

Petersfield: www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk This website represents every nook and cranny of Petersfield, promoting the town, and providing up-to-the-minute facts, features, and fun locally. Here you will find all the local news, views, profiles, arts, charity information, community stories, sporting fixtures, gig listings, pub and restaurant reviews, property updates, photographs, and a unique rolling diary of what’s on.

Life in Petersfield Magazine has received such a strong response, with increasing amounts of information sent in every day.

Now your stories can be captured instantly and recorded online, so residents and visitors will discover more information about what is going on locally.

The website can act as a great advertisement for the town, as well as an information point; it offers immediacy to the

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wide range of topics you already enjoy in the magazine.

Editorial Director Nick Keith says, “This new website, which is designed to be informative and easy-to-use, sets out to provide an up-to-date picture of Petersfield and the surrounding villages.

We are all very excited about the future of Petersfield and the local area, and this website aims to be the focal point for the community.”

Let us know what you think. Does this site do what you want? Does it fulfil its aim: to keep people informed about Petersfield and cementing the town’s place within the online community?

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Local Attractions

What’s on at Goodwood 11 - 13 July 29 July - 2 August 19 Sept – 21 Sept

Festival of Speed Glorious Goodwood Goodwood Revival

Glorious Goodwood Stephen Richardson looks at the treasures of Goodwood House including the collections of Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond in the 18th Century The jewel in the crown: Goodwood House. Right: The Tapestry Dining Room

T

he Goodwood Estate is justly famous for its sporting heritage: horse-racing was introduced to the Sussex Downs by the 3rd Duke of Richmond, Charles Lennox, and motor-racing, flying and golf form part of the modern Goodwood experience. At the heart of this sits Goodwood House, a resplendent and evolved Regency building displaying a magnificent collection of art.

There was a great period of collection in the late 18th century when Charles Lennox (1735-1806) was posted to Paris as ambassador to the court of Louis XV in 1765, two years after the end of the Seven Years War and the signing of the Peace of Paris.

Although the peace was costly to France, which lost territory in North America and influence on the Indian subcontinent, relations remained

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with the British, who resumed their long-standing love affair with French art and society.

In recognition of the importance of this entente, Britain sent high-ranking noblemen to Paris to act as ambassadors. The Duke — politician, scientist and noted patron of the arts — had French ancestry, a descendant of Charles II and his French mistress, Louise de Keroualle.

The Duke soon returned to Goodwood bearing lavish diplomatic gifts — the French King had presented him with a Savonnerie carpet and a set of exquisite Gobelins tapestries plus a wealth of fine furniture and porcelain.

The Duke commissioned architect James Wyatt to create the Tapestry Drawing Room in an advanced neoclassical style. On completion in 1777, the room was furnished in the fashionable French style

with a particular feature chimneypiece by sculptor John Bacon.

Wyatt returned in the 1790s to carry out extensive work on the house, adding two wings to the south front, providing a new formal entrance, dining room and gallery.

Executed between 1802-1806 and inspired by discoveries from Napoleon’s campaigns in North Africa, the extraordinary Egyptian State Dining Room was one of the first such interiors in this country, demonstrating how the Duke consistently remained at the cutting edge of fashion, despite his declining years.

There are many jewels in Goodwood’s crown. Those not to be missed include the two views of London by Canaletto, and George Stubbs’ studies of hunting and exercising on the Sussex Downs. The Sèvres porcelain is the true glory of

Goodwood, with the 3rd Duke’s collection being perhaps the finest in the country.

Contact: Goodwood House, Chichester PO18 0PX Tel: 01243 755000 www.goodwood.co.uk Further reading: Goodwood, Art and Architecture, Sport and Family by Rosemary Baird (Frances Lincoln 2007)

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Lifestyle: Top Tips Picture courtesy of Channel 4

Make a difference

Sarah Beeny of Property Ladder: “What can you afford?”

Adding value to your home Gloomy financial statistics are prompting homeowners to put aside thoughts of moving and improve their existing homes. With the mood in the housing market darkening, in this issue we look at home improvements. Rosey Briggs speaks to Sarah Beeny from Channel 4’s Property Ladder for her top tips, and gets some advice from local suppliers

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value — so add an extra room

alternative to moving,” says

or an extension if you are

Sarah, “Bear in mind it costs 10

allowed. Transforming a garden

per cent of the value of your

makes an impact. Think of

home to move, so you could

creating a patio — or even

reasonably decide to spend up

window boxes if space is at a

to that if you decide to stay.

premium — to make the outside

of improving as an

“You have to think about why

provide a room with a warm

fortune to make a

and welcoming feel, adding

difference,” says Interior

colour, texture and

Designer Sue Johnson, of

individuality, but equally you

Sue Johnson Interiors. She

can use blinds on smaller

reports an increase in

windows, and simple wood

families moving to the area

venetian and roman blinds

from London and the Home

always look sophisticated.”

Counties, undertaking topto-toe home refurbishments

Contact: Sue Johnson

along with people who have

Interiors, Lockyer Court,

decided not to sell and to

Inmans Lane, Sheet,

improve on what they have.

Petersfield GU32 2NA

“Window treatments really

Tel: 01730 266351

make a room,” she says.

Sale on selected ranges

“Tailor-made curtains

throughout July.

“Adding square footage adds

attractive.

you have purchased your property — for a home or as a development project. In other

A world away from property,

words how long will you be

Sarah’s other passion is

there? If it’s your home, then it

Going Green Installing a renewable

Services says: “Selecting the

energy system is a big

right product for the right

investment. A correctly

location is the key to

installed and selected

success.” He recommends

system may have a payback

that you engage with an

of 15 years or so, but it

independent consultant so

can add hidden value to

you can be assured that

your home.

your investment is

Potential house buyers will

worthwhile

matchmaking. Her website

usually view installed

and generating the most

isn’t just about adding value,

mysinglefriend.com has

systems favourably and you

energy possible.

it’s about what you would like,

transformed the online

will also gain points on your

what suits you and what you

dating process and after

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can afford. Over-estimate your

three years is responsible

Certificate (part of the

Services Ltd, Energy

likely spend and under-

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Lifestyle: Top Tips !

Life

Garden style to suit home

Summer rooms

Try to screen unattractive views outside the garden by investing in trees or large shrubs and use the sound of running water to help disguise traffic noise.

Brighten up corners with light coloured painted brickwork, or light-coloured paving materials and variegated foliage.

Boundaries disappear when fences are screened with planting or painted in dark Janet Bligh has run her

colours, making the

Petersfield-based garden

garden seem larger.”

design business since 2001.

She has some useful tips for home-owners: “When landscaping your garden, keep it simple and make sure that any work

Contact: Janet Bligh Garden

done is in-keeping with the

Designs, Petersfield

style of the property and its

Tel: 0844 4172520

surroundings.

www.janetbligh.co.uk

Simon Crew, from Petersfield-

Other trends are to extend

based building contractors

by building a kitchen with a

Agincourt Contractors, has

bedroom over it or dividing

found the company is

an integral double garage to

building a lot of ‘summer

double up as a smaller

hours to pack, then remove

rooms’ for customers looking

garage combined with a

home improvement

and store it for two weeks.

to extend their properties

kitchen or extension.

programme, you may not

Your items will be returned

rather than move. “A summer

want to manoeuvre your

for you to re-arrange in

room feels more a part of the

Contact: Agincourt

your new-look room — and all

house than a conservatory,”

Contractors, 1 Penns Road,

furniture and risk damaging

for £98.

says Simon, “And they’re

Petersfield GU32 2EW

it. As part of a special

Contact: Simply Store, 140

easier to heat because there

Tel: 01730 301002

promotion, the Petersfield

The Causeway, Petersfield

is less glass.”

www.agincourtcontractors.co.uk

branch of Simply Store will

GU31 4LL

send a 250 cu ft container to

Tel: 01730 262288

your home, allow you two

www.simplystore.co.uk

Store while you decorate If decorating is part of your

paintbrush around a pile of

Living space Suzanne and David Harding,

consider extending or

from local building services

revamping is the kitchen.

company Premier Property,

Kitchens with an eating

say that if you are

area are the hub of the

considering staying in your

modern home, to be

home, you should

enjoyed by the whole

concentrate on making

family.”

improvements that you will benefit from and enjoy until

Contact: Premier Property

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“Adding a second bathroom or cloakroom generally adds to the value of a property.”

The corners of a bedroom or a loft are ideal locations to consider and clever design will produce stunning results. The addition of a new shower is a practical choice as there are so many shapes and sizes to fit all spaces including awkward areas like under the slope of a roof.

Neutral colours and high quality brands create a prestigious feel, and luxurious touches such as floor lighting and underfloor heating will add atmosphere.

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Travel

Travel bug Throw caution to the wind, jump on a plane and see the world. . just like these local 20-somethings did!

Breathtaking views across the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru

Photo courtesy of Mind The Gap Year, www.mindthegapyear.com

Catherine Henley, 21, is a Bar Supervisor at Eden in the High Street and lives in Petersfield. She spent last Christmas in Thailand.

I went to Thailand last Christmas for six weeks with my then boyfriend to explore and re-visit places he had previously been to when he was younger. On New Year’s Eve, there were Thai Lanterns the size of hot air balloons being lit all over the place and fireworks were going off everywhere. It was breathtaking! The toilets were disgusting though so I would recommend anyone going away to take antibacterial hand gel with them. Travel-wash also came in really handy as it meant I could wash my clothes anywhere without needing to find any facilities.

Lucy Douglas, 20, from Petersfield, took a gap year before starting at Bristol University.

During my gap year, I went travelling to India, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. I went between January and June 2006 with my then boyfriend. I particularly loved Queenstown, New Zealand because it was full of other young, like-minded people. So the place was buzzing and energetic and there were loads of fun physical excursion trips available. Chiang Mai in Thailand was also an incredible city. The architecture was stunning and the night markets lining the streets were a real experience. However, the endless early morning flights were exhausting and really took their toll. I would tell anyone planning a trip to be careful when choosing your travelling partner. Pick someone with similar interests to your own and remember you’re going to be spending long periods of time in close conditions with this person.

Lewis Edmondson is 25 and from Petersfield. His occupation leads him all over the world, but he also takes the time out to travel for his own enjoyment.

I work for the Horizontal Directional Drilling Industry and so far my work has taken me to Spain, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Singapore and Germany. I assist in the installation of pipelines under rivers, roads, railway lines and builtup areas. My favourite place of work was India because it was a complete culture shock and such a humbling experience to work with people who have nothing but will do everything they can to help you.

For leisure, I have been to Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Guatemala and Mexico. The Perhentian Islands, Malaysia was my favourite place to visit. The scenery was amazing and it was so chilled out and relaxed.

The highlight of the holiday was doing my Dive Master course. My worst memory was getting mild dysentery in Indonesia... I was so ill. I would advise anyone going travelling to go with an open mind and try to integrate yourself with the local culture and people to get a lot more from your experience.

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Health

Dryness I

f you have sandy, gritty or burning eyes which get

worse throughout the day, you’re probably one of the millions with ‘dry eye’. This problem can become even worse in the summer with extra sunlight, pollen allergies, fans and air conditioners.

Local optometrist Andrew Matheson is a therapeutic dry eye specialist. “Residual tears become too salty, or ‘hyper-tonic’, and this causes damage to the front of the

All eyes on you

eye and to the cells that secrete for a healthy tear film,” he says. “Our website has information about all the many treatment options for

With summer upon us, it is more important than ever to take care of our eyes. UV damage, hayfever, dry eyes and eyestrain from computer screens are a few of the problems we face. Rosey Briggs talks to the Petersfield eye experts

dry eyes. A helpful new

Screen saver N

which restores the chemistry

owadays most of us can’t live without our

above) has been developed, of tears in dry-eye patients and encourages repopulation

6. Blink more. We blink roughly half the number of times when staring at the screen and this can

computers. Graham Coates has many

complaints from patients with headaches and

lead to dry, strained eyes, particularly for contact

eyestrain from too much screen time. He has

lens wearers.

formulated some tips:

product, Theratears (pictured

of the glands responsible for tear production.

7. Have your eyes checked if they are sore, tired or blurry after computer use and ask your optometrist about special lenses and contact

1. The top of the screen should be just below eye

lenses that can help.

level as the eyes find it less tiring to look down.

2. The screen should be square to your chair and between 35 and 70cm away.

3. Avoid distracting light sources either behind or

Remember that anyone who uses a computer screen for a significant part of their work is entitled

directly ahead of your screen and make sure it is

to have an eye examination paid for by their

Contact: Mathesons

well lit with no reflections.

employer. If you need spectacles specifically for work

Optometrists

at a VDU, your employer has a responsibility to

Tel: 01730 261442

contribute towards the cost.

www.matheson-

4. Place any documents as close to the screen as possible to avoid continually refocusing.

5. Every 15 minutes look away from the computer

optometrists.com

screen and refocus on something far off to relax

Contact: Morgan-Owen & Coates Optometrists,

the eye muscles.

37 Lavant Street, Petersfield Tel: 01730 264258

Rescue remedies T

he High Street branch of Boots offers a wide range of products and advice on eyecare.

Sara Baddeley, Petersfield Branch Manager, explains: “Hayfever remedies and eye-drops

are very popular this time of year, but looking beyond the summer we have a range of products for red and itchy eyes and also for tired eyes. Our staff are always available for free

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advice to customers”

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Health !

Life

The dangers of UV exposure “UV Radiation from the sun

Important factors when choosing the right pair of sunglasses 1. Correct fitting sunglasses

that is too light for bright

brow as possible without

areas or too dark so as

allowing light in

to reduce visual contrast.

underneath.

has many

2. Should offer 100% UV

effects on our eyes,” says Charles

opticians.

“Problems include

certain conditions but for general use, choose one

3. Polarization can be of

that does not alter your

the conjunctiva such as Pingueculae and Pterygia, skin cancer on the eyelids, retinal

outside

conditions, and solar

for longer. Watersports,

retinopathy.

Everyone is at risk, particularly during the summer months when UV radiation is at its strongest and people are

sunbathers and outdoor sports enthusiasts are all at risk, as are children. It is paramount to invest in a good pair of sunglasses.” All Richard C

safety (especially for

enthusiasts.

children) and with good

! ! ! !

best from your vision

general down to the

with or without a

preference of the

prescription.

Arnold’s Dispensing Opticians

Contact: Richard Arnold

can help you with the correct

High Street, Petersfield

choice of sunglasses for your

Tel: 01730 263302

needs, available in a variety of fashion labels.

Comprehensive Eye Examinations Glaucoma and VDU Screening Contact Lenses and Quality Frames Magnifiers and Low Vision Aids Eye Supplements

Tel: 01730 264258 37 Lavant Street, Petersfield 20

optical clarity to get the

tint colour (as this is in

Eye care for the whole family !

colour recognition.

6. Lenses. Plastic for added

cyclists and water-sports 4. Tint depth, regardless of

cataracts, growths on

are specifically good in

380nm and 400nm.

comfort for skiers,

Richard Arnold

5. Tint colour. Some colours

protection between

great benefit in visual

Arnold, of

wearer), not having a tint

should be as close to the

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Summer Days Out among the galactic action.

A short trip down the A3 is the Historic Dockyard at Portsmouth, with HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, the Mary Rose Museum, the Action Stations experience for children, plus boat trips around the harbour and the Naval warships. When you’re tired of heritage, then a short stroll brings you to the shops at Gunwharf Quays and the Spinnaker Tower. Southsea, further along the coast, offers (Left): A warrior Style adventure will take place at Butser Ancient Farm. (Right): The plush lavander fields at Selborne Gardens. Photo courtesy of English Hampshire Lavender Co.

beaches, a long seafront, fairground and pedalo rides, plus

Summer’s here!

the Blue Reef Aquarium and

There’s plenty to see and do this summer within easy reach of Petersfield.

Rosey Briggs reports

Bosham Sailing Club near

N

courses.

Farm is a working Celtic Iron Age

go at Durleighmarsh Farm off

style farm presenting livestock

the A272 out of Petersfield, with

crops and buildings as they were

the best of soft fruits in season

used at that time. Displays now

over July/August.

estling in the downland near Chalton, Butser Ancient

D-Day Museum. If nautical is your thing, for longer term sailing opportunities, consider Chichester, which has a junior regatta in August and RYA sailing Why not give ‘pick your own’ a

include a Roman Villa, and

For animal lovers there is plenty

special interest days during

of choice. Marwell Zoo with 100

the summer include childrens’

acres of grounds and miniature

activities.

trains situated near Bishops

The Ancient Farm is staging a day with eight Maasai Warriors

Underwater World, just south of

on Wednesday 23 July. In the

events include evening safari

day, from 11am to 4.30pm, there

drives, spinning and woodcraft

will be a Maasai business school

demonstrations.

— mainly leadership, strategy and

Waltham; Birdworld with aquatic

Sailing at Bosham

For those interested in historic

garden design.

The Watercress Line between

Farnham; and for smaller children, the delightful Staunton

Alton and Alresford is a

Park in Havant with mini maze

preserved heritage steam railway

and a chance to feed the animals.

decision making — with an

houses and gardens, Jane

line operated by dedicated

evening family Hog Roast from 6

Austen’s House in Chawton has

volunteers. There are special

summer evening, get yourself

to 9.30pm (see What’s On,

become a museum which tells

Thomas the Tank Engine days,

down to Stansted Park on 19

page 42).

the author’s own story.

Real Ale, and Dining trains. More

and 20 July for the Stansted

steam can be found at the

Park Proms, where you can enjoy

A unique olfactory experience

Beautifully restored Uppark

For a quintessentially British

is on offer at the English

House near South Harting is a

Hollycombe Steam Collection

music from Paul Potts and the

Lavender Company at Hartley

late 17th-century residence which

which is a unique collection of

London Gala Orchestra, and the

Park Farm in Selborne, where 24

includes a Georgian doll's-house,

working steam powered

best of the 80s concert, both

acres of lavender are grown and

19th-century gardens and

attractions based in Liphook. The

complete with a fireworks finale.

harvested in July and August.

panoramic views to the sea.

centre-piece is a complete

Going further afield? Greys

Further west along the A272 is

Edwardian Fairground. Children's

Coach Travel picks up from

tractor tours and walking tours of

Petworth House, the spectacular

Days are taking place during July

Petersfield and surrounding

the Lavender fields and distillery.

late 17th-century mansion set in

and August.

areas in air-conditioned coaches

Open days include cream teas,

Queen Elizabeth Country Park is easily accessible from the A3 and is Hampshire's biggest

a 700-acre deer park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown.

Considerably smaller but

For an educational day out,

for day trips to attractions,

INTECH, the interactive hands-

events like the Hampton Court

on Science Centre just outside

Flower Show, or West End shows.

country park with 20 miles of

equally elegant is Hinton

Winchester, now has a

Pick up a copy of the Summer

trails for walkers, cyclists and

Ampner near Alresford — widely

planetarium with domed screen

brochure from Greys Coach

horse riders, kids’ adventure trail

acknowledged to be a

and state-of-the-art digital

Travel. Life

and barbecue areas. Summer

masterpiece of 20th-century

projection that puts you right

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DIRECTORY Blue Reef Aquarium, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3PB Tel: 023 92875222, email: info@bluereefaquarium.co.uk www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane, Chalton, Waterlooville, PO8 0BG Tel: 023 9259 8838 www.butser.org.uk Bosham Sailing Club, The Quay, Bosham, PO18 8LU Tel: 01243 572341, email: office@boshamsailingclub.com www.boshamsailingclub.com Calshot Activities Centre, Calshot Spit, Fawley, Southampton, SO45 1BR Tel: 023 8089 2077, email: calshot.ac@hants.gov.uk www.calshot.com D-Day Museum, Portsmouth Museums and Records Service, Museum Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2LJ

Tel: 023 9282 7261, email: info@ddaymuseum.co.uk www.ddaymuseum.co.uk Durleighmarsh Farm PYO, Rogate Road, Petersfield Tel: 01730 821626, email: grange@ukgateway.net English Lavender Company, Hartley Park Farm, Selborne Road, Alton GU34 3HS Tel: 01420 511146 info@englishhampshire-lavender.co.uk, www.english-hampshirelavender.co.uk Greys Coach Travel, 1 Stable Way, Stable Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4AY Tel: 01730 267543 www.greyscoachtravel.com Haredown MBC, Droke Farm, East Dean, Chichester, PO18 0JQ Tel: 0124 3811976 email: info@haredown.com www.haredown.com

Hinton Ampner, Bramdean, nr Alresford, SO24 0LA Tel: 01962 771305 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Hollycombe Steam Collection, Iron Hill, Liphook GU30 7LP Tel: 01428 724900 email:info@hollycombe.co.uk www.hollycombe.co.uk INTECH, Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, SO21 1HX Tel: 01962 863791 www.intech-uk.com Jane Austen's House Museum, Chawton, Alton, GU34 1SD, Tel: 01420 83262 www.jane-austens-housemuseum.org.uk Marwell Zoological Park, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH Tel: 01962 777965 www.marwell.org.uk Petworth House, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0AE Tel: 01798 343929 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ Tel: 02392 839766 www.historicdockyard.co.uk Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE Tel: 02392 595040 email: gecp.enquiries@hants.gov.uk www.hants.gov.uk/staunton Stansted Park Proms, Tel: box office:023 9282 4355 www.ukproductions.co.uk Uppark House, South Harting, Petersfield, West Sussex GU31 5QR Tel: 01730 825857 email: uppark@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk Watercress Line, The Railway Station, Alresford, SO24 9JG Tel: 01962 733810 email: information@watercressline.co.uk www.watercressline.co.uk

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Profile checking to see I was OK.” A supporter of independent book shops, her favourite hang-out is One Tree Books, the setting for

Bookworm

our meeting.

Having your book adapted for television is a high in anyone’s career, and Michelle was please

Cat Jarman meets award-winning children’s author and local resident Michelle Magorian

with the adaption of Goodnight Mister Tom. “You can’t transfer an entire book to film. But you hope that the heart is there, which it was. Two people who are hurting in different ways are thrown together and heal each other.”

W

riting was not

his L’Ecole Internationale du

line. I’m very curious, you see.

encouraged at my

Mime. She got one.

One of my characters was an

school,” says Michelle, “and

From here she moved back to

evacuee who went to stay with

when I left I couldn’t stop!” For

the UK to perform, touring the

an elderly widower during the

this we can be thankful, as it

country with companies like

Second World War. I couldn’t get

was this repressed passion that

Northcott Theatre, and

this out of my head and wanted

brought us literary delights

Birmingham Rep. “I adored

to know what happened, and so

such as Goodnight Mister Tom

being part of a team, and really

(now a full length feature film

getting under the skin of the

for television starring the late

character I was playing,” she

John Thaw), Back Home and

reminisces.

Goodnight Mister Tom was born.”

A mother of two, Michelle gave birth to 19-year-old Tom at 41 and later had George, now 14, who she home-educates.

Michelle and her sons moved to Petersfield in 1999 when Tom became a pupil at Dunhurst. “I love Petersfield.

“There is a superb sense of community here. When my smoke alarm went off last month, I had two neighbours

latest children’s smash hit Just

Henry.

Trained at the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in Kent, Michelle sought her fame and fortune overseas and embarked on a year-long stint to Paris, turning up at renowned mime artist Marcel Marceau’s stage door to ask for a place at

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No surprise, then, when Michelle tells me she “falls in love with” the characters she creates for her novels. “My characters are always with me,” she says, pointing to her head, “Each of my books triggers off another. There are characters and events which happen and reappear in books down the

Back Home has been adapted for television twice, and Just Henry has been optioned by ITV Productions. “It lends itself well to television,” says Michelle, “I can think of about 10 people already to play Mrs Beaumont!”

However it is the ‘little things’ that mean the most to Michelle, who has published six novels and a selection of short stories and poems.

“I’ve had fantastic reviews in the likes of the Sunday Times and The Guardian,” she says, “But my favourite so far is a personal review I found on my website. It was from a young boy who had finished reading Just Henry in one night, which he had never done before. Now that’s a real highlight.” Life Just Henry, published by Egmont Books Ltd, is available in all good bookshops now. www.michellemagorian.com

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Business News

Add weight The drive for members continues for the Association of Petersfield Businesses (APB)

F

ormed in April 2007, the APB has 50 members from

a wide cross-section of local organisations — including Marks

Kardia’s Kim and Guy Millar

A better way Kim and Guy Millar, of Petersfield-based Kardia Partnership, believe that business needs to change if it is to find new levels of success

& Spencer, Waitrose, White Rose garage, and many professional firms.

“We want to build on our encouraging launch,” says Trevor Boyden, of Picketts and Pursers, re-elected Chairman at their AGM.

hey aim to help

T

just didn’t feel very

businesses find a sense of

successful. There has to be a

business in Petersfield, and

vision, purpose and the way

better way.”

we need as much support as

to move beyond burnout. “We

Kardia’s seven-week

“We are the only voice for

possible to add weight to our

recognise that effective

programme, ‘The Heart of

lobbying of public bodies. We

relationships and

Business – Teaching the

are also watching the Square’s

communication are the

Fundamentals of Success’,

license.”

essential ingredients for

starts on 3 September on

business and personal

Wednesday evenings (venue

For more information, contact

success, and we teach the

TBA). They are also running a

Trevor Boyden,

skills and tools necessary to

two-day business workshop

Tel: 01730 264244.

achieve this,” says Kim.

on 8-9 September 2008 at

Having worked for an

West Dean College.

Contact Guy Millar,

“struggling to make sense of

Tel: 01730 261085

their career and life in

Mob: 07738 706239

general. They had all the

www.thekardiapartnershiplimited.com

trappings of success, but it

Epic success

E

stablished in 2006 by Martin Shepherdly, Liss-

based video production

New surgery After six months, the £1 million development at the Swan Surgery, a joint venture with Boots, is complete

T

company Web-Epics has been commissioned by Queen Elizabeth Country Park to make a series of programmes to show in their Visitor Centre, where they

he Swan Surgery moved to

Petersfield Town Mayor

have installed a new video

its present site from Heath

Vaughan Clarke.

playback system.

The films will also be used

Road in 1991. With 11 doctors

Boots pharmacy at the Swan

and 30 admin staff servicing

Surgery is open 7am-midnight

on the website to raise

the needs of 14,000 patients,

every weekday, 8am-midnight

awareness of the park and

the eight partners decided to

on Saturdays and is closed on

its facilities for people of all

build a new reception area with

Sundays when coverage is

abilities.

automatic check-in and more

provided by the existing town

state-of-the-art treatment

centre chemist rota.

operational for patients

Contact: The Swan Surgery,

throughout the project.

Swan Street, Petersfield

The red ribbon on the new

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New letting agent about town is Armstrong Walker Home Finders. Director Gloriana Marks de Chabris and associate Jannette Upfield live and work in Petersfield and have experience in running their own property portfolio. They are offering a fixed price service to landlords irrespective of rental income, and link their fees to how quickly a property is let. “We understand what landlords want from an agent as well as the frustration many landlords have with the traditional approach to lettings,” says Janette.

For more information, call 0844 453 1615 or email: enquiries@armstrongwalker.co.uk

For more information visit: www3.hants.gov.uk/qecp

Petersfield’s newest boutique has opened in Chapel Street, stocking women’s clothing, jewellery and accessories from England and Europe.

Proprietor Carol Stallard chose Petersfield because she wanted to get away from a typical high street town, describing Tattie Hattie as “a local shop with a cosmopolitan style.”

Contact: Tattie Hattie, 37 Chapel Street Tel: 01730 300429

Call 01730 235669 to get your copy!

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extension was officially cut by

Armstrong Walker

Tattie Hattie

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Full cycle C

ycling 25 miles to work

‘freerider’ and bike stunt man.

has got to be a great

“We have had a great response

advert for a bike shop. And

since opening,� says Simon,

that is what director and shop

“There are many different

manager Simon Horton, of

types of cyclist in Petersfield,

Cycle Works on Lavant Street,

which is good to see.�

does every day. He lives in Ash Vale, near Aldershot, and road raced in France for five

You’ve been framed

returning to England.

Opened since May,

Caroline Dyche at The Frame Centre

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years at elite level before

Cycleworks Petersfield is the

ew on Swan Street is the

and Sting’s guitar!� says

fourth in the chain with sister

fourth branch of The

Caroline.

stores at Haslemere, Guildford

Contact: Cycleworks, 34 Lavant Street Tel: 01730 266007 www.cycleworks.co.uk

Cycleworks is

and Leatherhead. Stocking a

offering a half price

in the framing business,

a variety of prints including a

variety of road, mountain,

Caroline and Steve Dyche

range by Laurence Llewellyn-

discount on labour

commuter and folding bikes,

have framed almost

Bowen. Quotes and advice

including Marin, Orange, and

everything anything you can

free of charge.

Specialized, plus accessories,

Call the store for

think of: flowers, cricket balls,

The Frame Centre, 6 Swan

the store also offers a repairs

more information

medals, “We’ve even framed a

Street, Petersfield

service, managed by Mike

set of false teeth, a

Tel: 01730 265763

Smith, a professional

microphone from a concert

www.theframecentre.com

Frame Centre. After 25 years

The Frame Centre also sells

until the end of July.

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Eating Out Cooking up a storm at The Lounge: from left to right: Kay Farr, Matthew Herbert, Mark Eyre and Louise Connors.

Lounging around Proprietor Mark Eyre, from Clanfield, opened The Lounge on Heath Road, in Petersfield in December last year. Cat Jarman tastes the results

H

visited in a long time.

and light, cooked to

Other dishes to tempt

London, concentrating mainly

broadbean crostini with pea

perfection and accompanied

include confit of duck leg

on opening new restaurants

puree and mint oil (make

by a rocket and parmesan

and Warnford watercress

under the Blubeckers and

sure you try the raspberry

salad and fresh grilled

soup with feta cheese.

Edwins chains, Mark Eyre was

balsamic vinegar with your

garlic, which not only tasted

desperate to do ‘his thing’

bread, too), all of which

but looked fantastic.

under his own steam.

were meaty, and the flavours

aving completed 10 years on the restaurant circuit in

We started with scallops on

eye steak was equally tender

so a great one to share.

Suitable for a quick bite in town or a more special

Try the fresh strawberry

occasion, The Lounge offers

subtle yet noticeable. The

and vanilla (homemade ice

private dining for parties and

described as fine dining without

homemade mini crab cakes

cream) mille feuille for

an ongoing A La Carte menu.

the charade. Although clearly

were also delicious: an

dessert — an interesting and

Well worth a look. Life

very classy surroundings, with

impressively light dish which

delicious twist on the

an intimate dining area seating

left room for mains.

traditional dish, using

The Lounge, 1-3 Heath

homemade shortbread

Road, GU31 4JE

layers, large in portion size

Tel: 01730 266668

Mark’s ‘thing’ is best

approximately 25, superb staff

The sea bream served on

for which nothing is too much

olive mash was simply melt-

trouble, and top of the market

in-your mouth, perfect for

food on offer, you do not feel

the hot summer evening

under any pressure here. In

that we visited.

fact, it is one of the most relaxing restaurants I have

And the Caster Bridge corn-fed, 21 day matured rib-

A right royal reception The proprietors of Langrish House Hotel, Langrish, and the Harrow Inn, Steep, attended a royal reception at Buckingham Palace in May t was held for those who

I

2008 marks 10 years since

have made an outstanding

returning to live at

contribution to the British

Langrish House.”

hospitality industry. They

McCutcheon run the Harrow

and the Duke of Edinburgh,

Inn, which won Unspoilt Pub

plus the Earl of Wessex and

of the Year 2008. “It was a

the Duke of Kent.

delightful occasion,” they

Robina Talbot-Ponsonby

say, “And we all got

says “It was a huge honour

personally introduced to the

and recognition for the

Queen and Prince Phillip.”

whole team, especially as

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Claire and Nisa

met Her Majesty the Queen

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Finders Keepers The Keepers Arms in Trotton feels like home as soon as you walk through the door. That is probably because Nick and Antonia Troth have made it home for themselves and their young family since they moved in 18 months ago

Life in balance: Nick and Antonia Troth

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his is the perfect

Australia in 1994 aged 27. On his

pub/restaurant with

return, he discovered his love of

comfortable chairs and a warm

pub life at the Folly, first as a

welcome. “We wanted to have

customer and then helping

the balance between people

behind the bar. He met Antonia in

wanting a pint in the bar with

1996, marrying within the year.

maybe with a snack, and those seeking good food.”

A Petersfield man, Nick enjoys

After a short return to the financial services industry, Nick helped set up shop at the

eating at JSW and asked owner

Trooper Inn before selling his

Jake Watkins to recommend a

share and becoming involved in

chef. He hired Matthew Appleton,

the Hawkley Inn.

who trained with the Michelinstarred Jake in the Lake District.

The food is tongue-tinglingly

Weybourne Inns was founded with a couple of partners; the goal to build up a small chain of

memorable, with plenty of tasty

about six pubs. They acquired

local produce. We started with

the Keepers in 2007 but have

succulent tiger prawn and

decided not to expand the

crayfish salad, and prosciutto

business in the present

with celeriac remoulade.

economic climate.

For the main course, we tried

This eatery is open seven days

pigeon breast salad, and tender

a week with good food available

rib eye steak from nearby

at lunch and dinner every day.

Rother Valley Organics, and

Make the short journey down the

chips. And Matthew’s chips are

A272 towards Midhurst, and taste

simply the best.

the difference. Nick Keith Life

Nick’s first job was in financial services but he became

Contact: Keepers Arms, Trotton,

disillusioned and decided to go to

Tel: 01730 813724

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Going Out

Butserfest is back!

Through the fog Foggys Bar in St Peter’s Road is now host to live music every Thursday night. Choose from fish and chips or curry for supper and listen to upand-coming acoustic bands. Previous acts include Monody and Jon E and the Jam Jars, with the line-up for July and August to be confirmed. Go to

Rocking out: More than 1,000 revellers attended last year’s event

www.foggys-bar.co.uk for

Work is underway for Butserfest 2008, which will take place on Saturday 13 September at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

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will be able to have a go at bungee runs, rock wall

Hampshire District Council in reply to the

climbing, inflatable table football, spray art

widespread view among young people that there is

workshops and an open mic stage (check MySpace

not enough to do in the area.

for information on booking a place). All these

utserfest is an alcohol and drug-free festival aimed at 14-20 year olds, organised by East

Last year’s event attracted more than 1,000

As well as sampling the music on offer, youngsters

And if you fancy a bop into the small hours, choose from commercial dance every Friday and house on a Saturday.

activities are free.

young revellers to the base of Butser Hill to see a

Tickets for Butserfest cost just £10 in advance

number of up-and-coming local bands, including

(£12 on the door) and will be available soon from

Alternative Car Park, Vallenbrosa, and recent chart-

schools and colleges, leisure centres and online. For

toppers Elliot Minor. This year numbers are

up-to-date line-up information and ticket reception,

expected to rise to 3,000.

visit: myspace.com/butserfest or text Butserfest to

The Butserfest team are busy talking to bands to

the latest information.

07917 246 000.

headline this year’s festival, and auditions have

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been held for the first places on the bill. The local bands who made it through these auditions were:

If you are a local business and would like to

Introduce Your Icon, Saxon Black, The Weather

find out more about Butserfest sponsorship

Committee and Flexability. Full line-up details will be

opportunities, contact Neil Slatter on

available nearer the event.

01730 234382.

Alex from Elliot Minor on the Butserfest stage

George and friends Sample one of the Friday Acoustic Evenings at The George in the Square, where you are invited to chill out in the summer heat to a selection of blues, jazz, Latin Caribbean and ‘rockabilly’ — something to suit all tastes!

July

August

4th

John Crampton

1st

Hot Club McDiva

11th

Jezabell

8th

Rob Lamont

18th

Lynette Morgan and Gary Boller

15th

Slim Lightfoot

25th

Elmondo Combo

22nd

Rio

29th

Jezabell

Catch many of these acts plus a few new faces on Tuesday evenings throughout July, where a special evening menu will be available: 1st

Rob Lamont

22nd

Ocean Jazz

8th

Slim Lightfoot

29th

Men of Straw

15th

Smokestack

A weekly Big Band Night begins on Thursday 31 July and will continue throughout August, featuring live music from Vallenbrosa, Full House, Alternative Car Park and Vanilla Shake and The Shrubs from 8pm.

Contact Lottie: The George, 28 The Square, GU32 3HH, Tel: 01730 233343

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Events

Lesley Abbott has worked at The Garlic Farm on the Isle of Wight for 28 years: “This is an excellent extension of the monthly food market.

There are thousands more people here and a very good clientele. As regulars here we get to know lots of faces but it is lovely to see some new ones here today.”

Richard and Louise Millard, from Hambledon, thought the event was superb: “It’s lovely to sit in the Square and take it all in. So far we have sampled mushroom ‘butties’, bought some asparagus and a clematis. We will certainly be back next year.”

Food Fest success

Photographs by John Wigley (Petersfield Photographic Society), Sarah Hyde and Cat Jarman.

August Festivities The outline programme for the Petersfield Festivities over the traditional August Bank Holiday includes a wide range of activities and attractions for all ages.

More than 10,000 people came to Petersfield in May to the inaugural Petersfield Food Festival

O

rganised by Petersfield

cookery demonstrations on

Events, the main festival

stage. Many local restaurants

took place on 31 May and

took part in a Restaurant Trail,

1 June with live music on stage

offering dishes at

in the Square on the

discounted prices.

Saturday evening.

Event organiser Philp Haines

Sunday saw an extended

says “We were delighted with

Farmer’s Market with more

the outcome. For a first-time

than 70 stalls selling locally

event, we felt it was hugely

sourced produce. The main

successful. You can still

attraction was a rare

contribute your feedback which

opportunity to see the experts

we will use to build on next

at work, with a number of local

year via our website at

restaurateurs giving live

www.petersfieldevents.co.uk.”

Philip Haines, organiser, and Steve Ranson from Annie Jones

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Sarah Chalmers and Neil Whitlock came from Portsmouth especially for the festival: “There is superb local produce on show here today, illustrating what is available in the area.

We would definitely like to see what happens next year.”

The Garlic Farm stall

Saturday 23 August, 6-10pm: Live music on The Square, a street kitchen, and market stalls on the High Street.

Sunday 24 August, 10am -5pm and 6-10pm: Local Petersfield — the best of Petersfield modern and traditional, featuring local organisations, clubs and societies.

Monday 25 August: 10am–4pm: International Petersfield — with markets, fashion, and street entertainment on The Square.

The organizers, Petersfield Events, still have space for local performers, clubs and societies to become involved. Apply online at www.petersfieldevents.co.uk Contact: Philip Haines, Petersfield Events, Tel: 01730 231810

Learning the basics at the Meals for Schools display

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Thirsty work: ducks in the animal pen

Aitch performs on stage

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Charity The elite LIDBA riders at the start line. Photograph by David Leadbeater, Petersfield Photographic Society.

Below: Three is the magic number — Jessica, Andrew and William Bolton, by Tina Bolton.

All for a good cause Three residents of Stroud are entering the 23rd Paris to Hayling Charity Cycle Ride 2008 in mid-July. Mike and Julia Johns and Lisa Hosie will cycle ‘Le Tour de Tours Ride‘ (285 miles over three and a half days from Angers to Caen).

The 2007 ride raised £100,000 for more than 100 charities.

Lisa’s money will go towards the Open Air Swimming Pool while Julia and Mike will be

Pedal power

raising money for the RNLI. If you would like to sponsor them, please contact lisa.hosie@virgin.net

Petersfield businessman Andrew Bolton, of Bolton Resourcing, tells Life In Petersfield about his LIDBA 2008 experience

I

set out to tackle the LIDBA

— quite a few of whose faces

of the organizing committee. We

bike ride in Liphook on

were turning redder by the mile.

enjoyed good weather, a great

8 June, aiming to beat my

One boy’s T-shirt proclaimed that

atmosphere, and a fantastic

previous best time of one hour,

he was the rocket booster. Sadly

morning for the family. Even

50 minutes.

I think it was his dad that needed

better, I finished in one hour, 37

one as he was last spotted

minutes.

There were three rides, one for the children, and two for adults.

The ‘elite riders’, who were

pushing son and bike up a hill!

Last year’s event raised

Towards the end of the ride is

more than £51,000. The final

ridiculously fit, set off first and

Lynchmere Hill. It’s a little like

the winner, Mark Taylor finished

cycling up a cliff. It’s all downhill

with a time which suggests he

from there back to Bohunt, apart

had an engine hidden

from the uphill bits. Arriving

This was the largest ride in

somewhere on his bike.

back was a relief except for

LIDBA’S history: 1,114 cyclists —

losing a race to the finishing line

testament to the fantastic efforts

I lurked with the ‘general riders’

Ups and downs

total for 2008 will be with a 10 year-old boy.

declared at the LIDBA Presentation evening in October. www.lidba.co.uk www.bikeride.co.uk

Racing for life

Now in its third year, the Petersfield Ups and Downs Charity Bike Ride takes place on Sunday 13 July at 10am

T

his 26 mile cycle is

of the Round Table. “The ride is

organised by Petersfield

about promoting health, raising

Round Table and caters for

money for a good cause and

anyone. A shorter 15 mile

having fun. We have great

course is also available, both

sponsorship for 2008 from the

routes with refreshment stops

Square Brewery, Owen Cycles

and starting and finishing in

and Cyclelife, to whom we are

Petersfield Square.

very grateful.”

Last year’s event saw more

Participants can enter as

than 150 riders taking part.

individuals or a team, and raise

“We have received some

money for the Petersfield

fantastic comments about our

Round Table or donate to a

previous events and this year

specific charity. Full details and

are expecting an entry of

registration form’s can be found

around 300,” says Steve Jacob,

at www.ride4charity.co.uk

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The Mackarness and Lunt Solicitors girls slipped on their running shoes for the Race For Life around Southsea Common on 1 June, raising more than £650 for Cancer Research. Sponsored by Tesco, Race for Life organized approximately 50 Race For Life events between May and June, with around 8,000 women taking part in the Southsea event. Pictured from left to right are: Samantha Hellyar, Ann Crips, Charlotte Oldham, Diane Anderson and Delia Cann.

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Arts

A dramatic image from the award-winning Amber Alert by TPS

Rocking out The Petersfield School swept the board in the Rock Challenge South Grand Final at Portsmouth Guildhall, with four category awards and the title of overall champions he Rock Challenge is a

T

and Best Choreography, making

global performing arts event

them the overall winner of

involving students around the

the contest.

world. It’s aim is to show young

Alert system in the United

‘natural high’, through an eight-

States which immediately

minute performance, without

notifies all local media when a

the use of tobacco, alcohol or

child is reported missing. The

other substances. It

school will now be automatically

communicates health and social

entered in to the Grand Final

education messages to young

which is planned for next year.

TPS Arts College Director and

supportive environment. The

Head of Dance Lisa Baker says,

‘challenge’ for the students and

“We raised the roof of the

their teachers is to create and

Guildhall when the overall

be involved in their own

winner was announced. We had

production from

been sitting in the dressing

conceptualization through to the

room in a circle, holding hands

final live performance.

and waiting!”

A team of 120 TPS students

If any schools would like to

threw themselves in to a

take part in this event and need

performance of their 2008 entry

any advice/support, email Lisa

Amber Alert, which earned them

Baker at:

Best Concept Interpretation,

LBaker@PetersfieldSchool.com

Best Set, Best Lighting Design

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Calendar Girls Lynda Bellingham, Patricia Hodge, Brigit Forsyth and Elaine C Smith star in Calendar Girls at Chichester Festival Theatre from 5 to 27 September. Tickets, from £11 to £33, are available from the Box Office, 01243 781312. Or online at: www.cft.org.uk Life

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Petersfield Youth Theatre is as busy as ever with Summer Fun! – a circus-themed week of activities run by professional workshop leaders been cast with PYT’s innovative Artistic Director Nik Ashton daring to stage three completely different

The theme reflects the Amber

people how they can achieve a

people in a positive and

Clowning around

productions: HONK!,

The Silver Sword and Alice In Wonderland.

Nik says: “We have some amazing talent across all our age groups and we need to share all of that talent with our audiences so more productions providing smaller casts All dressed up and ready to go at more to do is the only the PYT summer school. way forward. We are all very excited.” he project is for The Autumn Season will five to 12 year-olds and take place in the newly runs from Monday 18 to refurbished Petersfield Friday 22 August. Youngsters Festival Hall, 11 – 27 will have the opportunity to September. Full details will work on many different skills be published in the next in a supportive, friendly issue of Life In Petersfield. atmosphere. Application forms are available via the Contact: PYT, PO Box 125, website, by phone and from Petersfield, GU32 1WD Petersfield Tourist Tel: 01730 266730 Information in The Square. www.pyt.org.uk Life The Autumn Season has

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Stagecoach has arrived in Petersfield with autumn term classes beginning in September. For information, to receive a prospectus or complete a two-week trial, call the Principal, Leanne Webb on 0845 055 6376 or 07904 906900. Read the full story in a future next issue of Life in Petersfield.

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Local Organizations

Blooming marvellous The organizers of Petersfield In Bloom are celebrating another successful floral competition, with judging due to take place on 10 July etersfield Infant School, the

P

The prize-giving evening takes

Stepping Stones Playgroup,

place from 7.30pm on Tuesday 9

Siward House, the Good Intent

September in the Rose Room,

and Petersfield Citizens Advice

Festival Hall, with TV and radio

Bureau are among the entries.

gardening expert Pippa

Mary Vincent, Chairman of

Greenwood. A separate award for

the Petersfield In Bloom

the best environmental project

committee, says: “We hope to

will also be given. Everyone

brighten up the town this

is welcome.

summer and get local shops,

Last year’s Petersfield in Bloom winners The Drum

Shutter speed The Petersfield Photographic Society dates back to before the Second World War and reformed in 1963

businesses, schools and

For more information, contact

organizations involved.”

Jeremy Holmes on 01730 261318.

Twinning update C

hurchers College student

Warendorf will visit the town

Alex Butler has been

in July.

awarded the Petersfield

The Association’s trip to

Twinning Association’s 2008

Barentin, Petersfield’s twin

W

Travel Bursary for young

town in Normandy, was a

ith 36 members at

purchase digital equipment

people to undertake a project

great success, and included a

present, the society

and plans future workshops

in Warendorf, twinned with

welcome meal hosted by the

meets every fortnight at the

on digital imaging.

Petersfield, in Germany. He

Mayor of Barentin,

will complete two weeks of

Champagne fountains and line

work experience in the town.

dancing.

Community Centre in Love

President John Wigley says,

Lane between September and

“We are a friendly club and

May, and regularly

the visiting judges for our

participates in events

competitions always enjoy

Mariengymnasium have

Contact: Petersfield Twinning

organized by The Historical

coming to us. We welcome

recently visited Petersfield,

Association, Tel: 01730 302862,

Society, The Petersfield

visitors and are actively

and a party of adults from

visit: www.patwa.org.uk

Society and Churchers

looking for new members

College among others.

of all ages.”

As a member, you can enter

Contact: Hon Secretary,

slide and print competitions

Mrs V. Scott

and view demonstrations and

Tel: 01730 263976, visit:

lectures. The group has

www.petersfieldphotographic

received a Lottery Grant to

society.org.uk

Community First East Hampshire has appointed David Fawcett (pictured) as new Director. He replaces Audrey Hollingbury. His latest project was developing Youth Chamber on the Isle of Wight. “I am delighted to be taking on this fresh challenge and look forward to promoting the importance of volunteering across East Hampshire,” he says. Community First, Tel: 01730 710017, visit: www.communityfirsteasthampshire.org.uk

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Students from Warendorf’s

The Petersfield Society The Petersfield Society held its Annual General Meeting in May and gave out its annual awards for design projects

P

etersfield Heritage —

A.J. Smith builders for an

comprising of The Petersfield

extension to a Victorian property

Society, The Petersfield Area

in 1 Rushes Road, Malcolm

Historical Society and Petersfield

Hutchings Associates (acting for

Museum — scooped the top prize of

Mrs N Hopkins) for the

The President’s Owl for their

refurbishment in 6 The Spain, and

organization of the 17 blue historic

Allen Associates Architects (acting

plaques throughout the town.

for URC) for the United Reformed

Commendations for four other

Church Hall.

projects were also awarded to Drum Housing’s Brookfield

Contact: The Petersfield Society,

development in Borough Road,

www.petersfieldsociety.org.uk Life

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Rugby workshop The 14th annual Mini Rugby Workshop will take place at Petersfield RFC between 15 and 17 August Photo: Dave Garvey

rugby balls, plus a prize draw to win a child’s bike, and a barbecue. The Club

Photo: Petersfield Town Juniors

House will be open Happy losers: Petersfield Town Junior Blues, who reached the under 14 girls final

Singing the Junior blues The 29th annual Petersfield Town Juniors six-a-side tournament took place on 14 June at Penns Place

for tea, coffee and snacks on all three days.

“Please bring appropriate sportswear — that is Rising stars at last years Mini Rugby Workshop

T-shirt, shorts or tracksuit, trainers or rugby boots, a

imed at giving boys

A

snack of some kind and

and girls between five

wear sun block if it’s hot.

F

and 11 an introduction to

We will provide soft drinks

ifteen pitches were laid out

says Life in Petersfield Business

the game, the workshop

and water,” says Andy.

for 233 teams, with a

and Community Awards winner

provides training by RFU

mammoth total of 700 fixtures —

Ian Essai, of Petersfield Town

qualified club coaches.

timetables, contact

making it one of the largest

Football Club and Petersfield Town

Many players who have

organizer James Blumlein

summer six-a-side events in the

Juniors. “Credit goes to Chris

started their rugby at the

on 01730 301702 or

south of the country — a huge

James, Volunteer Coordinator, and

workshop have gone on to

07732 377972.

leap from the two pitches and 12

a very special thanks to John

greater things such as

teams that catered for the

Martin and his team for setting up

current England players

being supported and

1980s tournament.

the pitches, goals, line-marking

Fiona Pocock (England

sponsored by Harwoods of

and roping off, plus Clare Essai

Ladies) and Joe Atkinson

Basingstoke

Petersfield Town Junior Blues,

for all her preparation started

(England U-16).

(www.harwoods.uk.com/lan

who valiantly fought their way to

back in January.”

Well worthy of a mention are

the U14 Girl’s final, only to lose 0-1 to St Francis.

“Many have commented that this was the best tournament yet,”

“There will also be an

For more information and

This year's workshop is

drover/basingstoke) and

Under six’s Special Taster

Transform Landscapes

Full information, results and

Session for those nippers

(www.transformlandscapes.

photos can be viewed at

who want to get in to the

co.uk ). If you would like to

www.petersfieldtownjfc.co.uk

game,” says Andy Millar of

help sponsor this event or

the club. The weekend will

other Youth Rugby events,

feature warm-up coaching

please e-mail:

for the 2008/2009 mini

sponsorship@petersfieldrfc-

rugby season, and will close

youth.co.uk

with the presentation of

Pompey legends Congratulations to the Folly Wine Bar for their victory in the Petersfield Pub Sevens Rugby Tournament over the May Bank Holiday. Jerry Hicks’ Folly Wine Bar One beat a talented team from the Spotted Cow (aka Havant RFC) by 22 – 16 in an amazing game that saw the lead change three times and bring the trophy back to a Petersfield based team for the first time in six years.

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P

etersfield Town faces an

the beginning of the new

early season challenge from

season, but Ian Essai,

Portsmouth, the FA Cup winners

Petersfield’s Chairman, says that

in May. A Select Town team will

officials are “working on it”.

take on Pompey Legends at Love Lane late in the summer.

The date has yet to be settled because the fixture will come at

In April a Petersfield Select XI enjoyed a 4-4 draw with Chelsea Old Boys, and the result only went against them on penalties.

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What’s On JULY Tuesday 1 July Lunchtime Organ Recital Mark Dancer Venue: St Peter’s Church, Petersfield Time: 1pm Contact: 01730 260213 Throughout July until 23 August Six Characters in Search of an Author Venue: Minerva Theatre, Chichester Contact: 01243 781312 Tuesday 1 July - 31 July Hampshire Food Festival Venue: All over Hampshire Contact: www.hampshirefare.co.uk Wednesday 2 - 12 July New Theatre Productions: A Voyage Round My Father and Dandy Dick Venue: West Dean’s Pergola Theatre Time: 7.45pm Contact: 01243 780192 Friday 4 - 6 July Guilfest, Music Festival Venue: Stoke Park, Guildford Contact: 01483 454159, www.guilfest.co.uk Tickets: 0871 4240050 Saturday 5 July Potted Pirates production Time: 2pm Venue: Studio@TPS Contact: 01730 234641 Monday 7 - 9 July Peter Pan production Time: 7pm Venue: Studio@TPS Contact: 01730 234641 Friday 11 - 13 July Goodwood Festival of Speed Venue: Goodwood Time: 9am - 6pm Contact: 01243 755055

Saturday 12 July Garden Lecture Venue: Sussex Barn Auditorium, West Dean Gardens Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm Contact: 0844 499408

Mission Starchild by The Academy of Musical Theatre Venue: Kings Theatre, Southsea Time: 2.30pm & 6.30pm Contact: Box Office 02392 828282 Classical Music Brought to Life Angela Zanders Venue: Studio@TPS Time: 10am Contact: 01730 234641 Saturday 12 - 13 July Country Park Show Venue: Queen Elizabeth Country Park Time: 10am - 5.30pm Contact: 01243 641306 Tuesday 15 - 19 July High School Musical Venue: Kings Theatre, Southsea Time: 7.30pm, matinees Tues and Thurs, 2.30pm Contact: Box Office 02392 828282 Tuesday 15 July Lunchtime Organ Recital Mark Dancer Venue: St Peter’s Church, Petersfield Time: 1pm Contact: 01730 260213 Thursday 17 July Film: Sideways Venue: Little Cinema, TPS Time: 7.30pm Contact: Studio Box Office 01730 234641 Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 July Stansted Park Proms Venue: Stansted Park Time: (sat) 8pm, gates open 5pm (sun) 7pm, gates open 4.30pm

Contact: Box Office 023 9282 4355 www.ukproductions.co.uk Sunday 20 July Jimmy Tarbuck Venue: Kings Theatre, Southsea Time: 7.30pm Contact: Box Office 02392 828282 Final Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup Venue: Cowdray Park Polo Club Time: 3pm Contact: 01730 813257 Watercress Line Bus Rally Venue: Railway Station, Alresford Contact: 01962 733810 Sunday 20 July and Wednesday 22 July Chilingarian String Quartet Venue: St Andrew’s Church, West Dean Time: 8pm Contact: 0844 499408 22 July - 29 August The Circle Starring: Susan Hampshire Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester Contact: 01243 781312 Wednesday 23 July Maasai at Butser Venue: Butser Ancient Farm, Time: 11 - 4.30pm, Leadership; 6 - 9.30pm, Hog Roast Contact: Claire Winfield, 01451 812402 or Anthony Willougby, 07939 904266 Friday 25 July - 31 August Exhibition ‘Made to think’ work by tutors Venue: Sussex Barn Gallery, West Dean College Contact: 01243 811 301

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27 July Jacobs & Hunt Fine Art Auction Venue: 26 Lavant Street, Petersfield Time: 10am Contact: 01730 233933 AUGUST Sunday 3 August Finals of Five different Challenge Cups Venue: Cowdray Park Polo Club Time: 3pm Contact: 01730 813257 Sunday 10 August Joe Pasquale in Concert Venue: Kings Theatre, Southsea Time: 7.30pm Contact: Box Office 02392 828282 Sunday 17 August Children’s Day, Hollycombe Venue: Hollycombe Steam Collection, Liphook Time: 12 noon Contact: 01428 724900 Monday 18 - 22 August Petersfield Youth Theatre Summer Fun workshops Venue: Bedales School, Steep Time: 9.30am or 10am depending on age Contact: www.pyt.org.uk 01730 266730

Thursday 28 August Talk on the Japanese Garden Venue: Petersfield Physic Garden Contact: Wendy Arnold 01730 266992 Life If you would like your event listed here, email details to info@lifemags.co.uk

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Contacts in Petersfield & District Emergency Services: Fire: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters: 023 8062 4000 Health: Petersfield Hospital: 01730 263221 (Petersfield Hospital Minor Injuries Unit: 8am-8pm, (open every day) The Grange Surgery: 01730 267722 The Swan Surgery: 01730 264546 Police: Hampshire Police general enquiry number: 0845 045 4545 Accredited B & Bs and Hotels in Petersfield: Border Cottage, 4 Heath Road, £35-£60: 01730 263179 Downsview, 58 Heath Road, £26-£32: 01730 264171 Heath Farmhouse, Sussex Road, £25-£30: 01730 264709 Langrish House Hotel, East Meon Road, Langrish, GU32 1RN: 01730 263374 Pipers Bungalow, 1 Oaklands Road, £28-£35: 01730 262131 Southdowns Country Hotel, Trotton GU31 5JN: 01730 821521 80 Rushes Road, £25-£30: 01730 261638 The Holt, 60 Heath Road, £25£30: 01730 262836 1 The Spain, Sheep Street, £28£40: 01730 263261 Council Numbers: East Hampshire District Council: 01730 266551 Petersfield Town Council: 01730 264182

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Helplines, Support Groups & Charities: Alcoholics Anonymous: 0845 769 7555 Childline: 0800 1111 Citizens' Advice Bureau: 01730 264887 Community First East Hampshire: 01730 710017 Electricity Emergency: 0845 770 8090 Environment Agency: 08708 506506 Gas Emergency: 0800 111 999 Home-Start Butser: 01730 233 755 Natural England (formerly the Countryside Agency): 0207 932 5800 PC Pete: 01730 269569 Petersfield & District Lions Club: 01730 266362 Relate: 02392 827026 Samaritans: 08457 909090 South Downs Association of Disabled People & Shopmobility Services: 01730 710474 Southern Water: 0845 278 0845 The Campaign to Protect Rural England: 01962 843655 The Salvation Army (local branch): 01730 262820 Tourist Information Office: 01730 268829 Winton House Centre (centre for Hospital Cars & Age Concern): 01730 266046 Leisure: Local walks info: www.hants.gov.uk/walking; www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ Southdowns Petersfield Bowling Club: 01730 264161 Petersfield Bridge Club: 01730 263396

Petersfield & District Philatelic Society: 01730 264518 Petersfield Library: 01730 263451 Petersfield Museum: 01730 262601 Petersfield Rugby Football Club: 01730 269744/ 01730 265072 Petersfield Swimming Pool: 01730 265143 Petersfield Town Football Club: 01730 233416 Petersfield Town Juniors Football Club: 07703 002676 Steep Lawn Tennis Club: 01730 264999 Taro Leisure Centre: 01730 263996 Walk to Health: 01730 262792 Southsea Sub-Aqua Club: 01730 301507 Travel: General: Public Transport Information Line: 08706082608 www.traveline.org.uk Airports: Bournemouth Airport: 01202 364 000 Gatwick Airport: 08700 002 468 Heathrow Airport: 08700 000 123

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