ISSUE 2 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2007
Your local community lifestyle magazine
Innovation
Petersfield firm discovers inventive health cures
Charity Fashion
More than ÂŁ9,000 raised for cancer fund
Super Trooper
Enjoy a great night to remember in Froxfield
Business, People, Trevel, Property, Gardening, Arts Profile and Diary Directory
Contents
ISSUE 2 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2007
Contents
Inside Life in Petersfield this issue ... Personal View My life in books, by Tim O'Kelly
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Innovation Local firm Medaro Medical finds inventive health cures
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Business Tracing the stories of Littlejohn, Rother Valley Organics, Britannia Reeves, Bluebird Care, U2Tyres
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Welcome
New Arrivals Welcome to Arblaster & Clark, and Hackman and Potter On the move JSW Restaurant and Owens Cycles Petersfield Past Architecture through the ages, by Kenneth Hick Gardening Winter tips, by Christopher Rawlings Travel Local people name their best and worst holiday destinations
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Arts Profile Winton Players, by Eileen Riddiford
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Young Arts Poet laureate returns to TPS; Young people's festival
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Social Charitable fashion show Letters Congratulations to Life in Petersfield Eating Out The Trooper Inn, Froxfield Healthy Eating Reviving recipes for the New Year
Music Preview of Petersfield Music Festival in March, by Diana Collins Arts Diary Local events in January and February 2007
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Property Prospects for the local market in 2007, by Nick Keith
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My Sporting Diary Life of leading cycling time triallist Ben Instone Classified Directory Competition Results and pictures from the photographic competition Win Voucher prizes from Owens Cycles Useful contact numbers
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Editor: Nick Keith Sub-editors: Geraldine Onslow, Lucy Coates and Cat Jarman Creative director: Andy Burke Art director: Karen Holloway Advertising manager: Sally Puddick Marketing executive: Clare Rees Marketing & production director: Gareth Gammon Publisher: Anthony Parson Contributors: Lucy Coates, Diana Collins, Tim O'Kelly, Kenneth Hick, Christopher Rawlings, Eileen Riddiford. Photography: Chris Warren and Anthony Willoughby Designed & produced by: www.navigate-design.com
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Editor’s View
Welcome appy New Year to all our readers. These are exciting times and
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2007 promises to be a thrilling year for your life in Petersfield
and for this magazine. Thank you for giving Life in Petersfield such a warm reception after the first issue. The vast majority of readers have responded positively to their new community magazine, and a few of your complimentary comments are recorded on the Letters page (29). You have also given us plenty of ideas for people and places, businesses and topics to include in future editions. That will help to fulfil our stated intention that you the reader will drive the content of Life in Petersfield; you will become the eyes, ears and inspiration for what appears. So please tell us about your passions, and your likes and dislikes about what goes on in the area - what dismays you as well as what delights you. The first issue literally flew off the shelves at distribution points from Waitrose to village shops and stores. Now we have allocated distribution points where you will find Life in Petersfield if it is not delivered through your door. See the distribution points below. In the second issue, we offer: the story of One Tree Books, which has just celebrated its 12th birthday; a tale of innovation from Medaro, who win awards for their healthy inventions; and business profiles of local concerns such as Littlejohn, Britannia Reeves, and Rother Valley Organics, who provide solutions in bathrooms, storage and food to their customers both locally and nationally. In the burgeoning arts section there is a profile of the Winton Players, the first in a news series on local organisations. Have a look at the pick of the pictures that you submitted for the photographic competition. While Life in Petersfield has made a promising start, we want you to judge the magazine on its performance over this year and beyond. That's where you come into the picture again, and we look forward to working in partnership with you. So we wish you all a peaceful and prosperous 2007, whether you live in Petersfield, Liss, Rogate, East Meon or Buriton, or any of the distinctive villages and outlying areas north, south, east or west. Nick Keith Editor nick@lifemags.co.uk life in PETERSFIELD : MARCH - APRIL 2007,
Cover image: ‘Life in Petersfield’ by Phillippe Puget, our competition winner (see page 47)
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PREMIER KITCHENS An excellent range of traditional and contemporary English kitchens. The complete kitchen design service including installation, project management, all building work, electrics, tiling and flooring. We are a local family business and always endeavour to serve you with honesty, politeness and excellent standards of workmanship To discuss your kitchen requirements call Petersfield 01730 710028
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Profile
Back Row (l to r): Tim O’Kelly, Sally Jay, Caroline Freedman Front (l to r): Judy Entress, Anna Stoker, Hilary Mee
My life in books Tim O’Kelly recounts his working life in the publishing business, with the last 12 years as owner of One Tree Books in Lavant Street, Petersfield n 1986 I left university with a
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booksellers
lot of ideas about what I
who knew far
didn’t want to do but absolutely
more than
no idea what career path to
me, to stock
follow. A chance meeting with
my titles
an old acquaintance drew me
rather than
into publishing and I started as
those of the
a sales rep with Heinemann
opposition.
and Secker.
I had just about got to
persuade the literary editors in
Lodge to the shy but delightful
publishers sold everything from
grips with this, when I was
Fleet Street to review our
Louis de Bernieres.
Jackie Collins and Wilbur Smith
moved to publicity. The aim was
books. I also had to take
to George Orwell and Gunther
to try and get the maximum
reclusive authors to literary
I could do the job when I was
Grass. My job was to carry
exposure for our authors on
events they had absolutely no
moved once more to the sales
around a big bag of books and
the tiniest of budgets. This was
desire to attend – ranging from
department. After a year stuck
to try and encourage
mainly achieved by trying to
the formidably clever David
behind a desk the
In those days these venerable
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Again I was beginning to think
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Profile
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Profile
Judy Entress, who runs the cafe at One Tree Books
Major expansion To celebrate 12 years of successful trading, One Tree Books in Lavant Street has undergone a major new expansion. Designed by interior specialist Jenny Waterhouse, the ground floor has been transformed, with a much wider selling area and a completely redesigned coffee bar which now has a much lighter, more modern feel. To house the ever-
life
In November 1994 I set up
• No 1 Ladies Detective Agency
expanding range of books, there is now a
opportunity came up to
One Tree Books in what used to
transfer to our New Zealand
be Kingdom’s hardware store –
• Atonement by Ian McEwen
first floor sales area as
office. Here I was a bigger fish
the name comes from a place
• Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
well. Here can be found
in a small pond, and I got the
in New Zealand.
• Star Of the Sea by Joseph
chance to try my hand at
The last 12 years have been a
by Alexander McCall Smith
O’Connor
reference, travel, sport, poetry and history,
everything from importing the
mixture of hard work and great
• Life of Pi by Yann Martell
books and designing book
fun. In 2005 One Tree Books
• The Curious Incident Of the
along with the box-office
jackets to dressing up as Spot
was shortlisted for the
which sells tickets for
The Dog in a downtown
Independent Bookshop of the
Auckland shopping centre – in
Year Award. In 2001 I was a
fact everything apart from
judge for the Whitbread Prize
actually writing the books.
for Fiction.
Dog in the Night by Mark Haddon • The Kite Runner by Khaled Husseini • The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown • And the most popular of them all ... Harry Potter.
Highlights included getting
I have lived in the Petersfield
hopelessly lost with Bill Bryson
area off and on for the last 40
in the back of beyond (and
years and made a lot of friends
there is plenty of “beyond” in
in the town. While the trading
NZ) and creating a radio
environment for an
advertising campaign with
independent retailer in the 21st
Douglas Adams. I also went to
century is tough, I intend to be
the Frankfurt book fair to sell
selling books in Petersfield for
foreign rights on some of our
some time yet.
I returned in 1993 to work for
Classical music CDs and sheet music of all kinds is now available as well. General fiction and children's books are still
In a future article, Tim O’Kelly will explain his views on what makes books sell
downstairs in the main
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coffee and cake. Local
shop, and as well as the traditional flapjack, cook Judy Entress, now
NZ books, a task which I conspicuously failed to pull off.
most local events.
Novels to treasure
serves light lunches,
During my time as a bookseller
soup and sandwiches.
Macmillan, looking after their
there have been some novels
UK book sales and came back
that have really captured the
to the Petersfield area where I
imagination and sold in vast
had grown up. At the time I
quantities – here are a few:
had two small children and, as
• Birdsong by Sebastain Faulks
Contact: One Tree
my job expanded, I was
• Captain Correlli’s Mandolin
Books, 7 Lavant
spending less and less time at
• High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
bookshop in Petersfield closed,
• Cold Mountain by Charles
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9.00 - 5.30.
by Louis de Bernieres
home. So, when the Page One I felt it was time for a change.
Shop opening hours are
Frazier
Street, Petersfield. 01730 261199 Jenny Mort, designer of the new look at One Tree Books.
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Profile
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Innovation
Peak performing partnership An inventive Petersfield-based partnership is winning national hearts and headlines with a series of groundbreaking and award-winning health remedies. nnovators Liz Paul and Colin Kemp, who are based at Antrobus House in College Street, are looking for £350,000 investment in their latest creation, a new test for meningitis. The patent is pending on the new test which involves a portable electronic device to mimic the established ‘tumbler test’. Liz Paul first realized the extent of the problem of diagnosis when her young niece contracted the disease. According to Department of Health data, meningitis is the disease most feared by parents as 56% of all sufferers are aged under 10, and 12% are aged between 16 and 24. There are two types of meningitis – viral and bacterial – and the disease kills 400 babies a year in the UK. The symptoms include a high temperature and rashes on the arms, legs and tummies, but these can be overlooked, even by doctors. And the existing test is ‘hit and miss’. One way to detect meningitis is by pressing a glass tumbler over a rash, but research shows that fewer than half the people using this method can identify the symptoms. So Liz and Colin set out on protracted research with medical experts and focus groups. “The challenge for us and the product designers is that the test has to work 100%,” says Colin. “The £350,000 investment we need is partly to finish development and partly to take
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Innovators in Petersfield: Colin Kemp and Liz Paul
Medaro Products: Scentuelle for women and SFM for men
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it to market. Ideally we will launch in Autumn 2007, because meningitis is seasonal. But that will depend on everything being right.” Liz is the daughter of Yorkshire and England cricketer Bob Appleyard, and she has based her business career on persistence and perspicacity. When she was six, her younger brother died of leukemia, and later she worked for a children’s cancer charity. After school she studied catering and hotel management at Leeds Polytechnic and then ran her own restaurant and catering business for 20 years. It was the catering trade that provided the path to the first of Liz Paul’s successful ideas, when she noticed that people making the food developed an aversion to smell. As a selfconfessed ‘chocaholic’, she reckoned that there must be a way to suppress appetite by using smells in aversion therapy. She sought out a leading UK expert in aroma, and found Dr. George Dodd, a Scottish biochemist at Warwick University. He is the leading researcher in smells, and helped to develop a patch to control craving. Colin Kemp, who lives in Havant, joined forces with Liz in 2001. Long before, in the Eighties, he had launched his own invention,
life
Dissent stretches the mind I agree I disagree
We should send you our prospectus. Dunannie (age 3–8), Dunhurst (age 8–13), Bedales (age 13–18) Tel: 01730 300100. admissions@Bedales.org.uk. www.bedales.org.uk
Head, hand, heart What makes a good education? Traditional knowledge about traditional subjects, handed down by the teachers, according to Chris Woodhead, the former Chief Inspector of Schools, who spoke to an invited audience at Bedales recently. His audience was never likely to agree. Bedales was founded - eight years before Queen Victoria died - precisely because such views appeared old-fashioned even then. Of course schools should expand the intellect, claimed J H Badley, Bedales' founder, but they should also develop their students' practical skills and spiritual awareness. His motto was brief but ambitious: Head, Hand, Heart. The school has just reaffirmed its commitment to practical work by launching a new course that is taken alongside GCSE. Peter Coates, Head of Outdoor Work, explains: “Students on the Bedales assessed outdoor work course may find themselves cutting the joints for a timber-frame building, dipping our herd of Jacob sheep or making a wrought-iron sculpture in our forge. They can also work on conserving the natural environment of our 120-acre estate or set up a small business based on a traditional craft.” The Weald & Downland Museum acts as an objective external assessor, ensuring that the course and the marking scheme remain rigorous. Outdoor work has helped to shape the whole landscape at Bedales. Early in the last century, students levelled the ground for sports pitches. They have constructed Bedales' famous wood-frame barns, including the bakehouse where students make bread in wood-fired ovens at 6.30 every Thursday morning. And they have dug the lake on which, every year, they race hand-made coracles. No wonder 12-hour days - even for day students - are common at Bedales. Developing head, hand and heart is a full-time job.
One of the barns constructed by Bedales students as part of their outdoor work. Making Christmas puddings in the bakehouse at Bedales.
Innovation
Bob Appleyard, Liz Paul’s father, is currently President of Yorkshire Cricket Club. He played nine Test matches for England and was Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1952 life a thermometer used on the forehead called Fever Scan. Then he heard about Liz’s crave control invention and offered to help market the product. Next they moved into the sexual health market after Colin had returned from a meeting on erectile dysfunction in Australia where he learned that 25% of women suffered from problems with orgasm. They saw the challenge, and the opportunity, and approached Dr. Alan Riley at the University of Central Lancashire, a professor of
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sexual medicine. He confirmed the extent of the problem – and they realised that there was a big gap in the market, particularly for those women who wanted help with their sexual problems but were too shy to ask. Too many women don’t know where to go for help, or how to communicate with their partner. They are troubled by taboos and embarrassment – or too selfless to do anything about their own problems. They research their products exhaustively, and it took nearly two years to produce Scentuelle, a non-transdermal patch to boost libido. Vielle, a clitoral stimulator, was the first sexual aid for women to be sold in Boots’ 1200 pharmacies in the UK and Europe. Scentuelle is only available online, from www.scentuelle.com. The partnership’s latest venture in sexual health is SFM, a scientific aroma formulation for men who have lost sexual desire and suffer from a low sex drive. SFM was developed after American research revealed that 20% of men have low sex drive. SFM is made in the US especially for men, and uses the most advanced patch technology. It mimics the effects of dopamine, which researchers have identified as one of the keys to desire. The impact of SFM is cumulative and may take three weeks to have an effect. A user study has shown that 65% of men report increased sexual desire after daily use of the SFM patch. Liz and Colin have won a collection of awards through Vielle and SFM and their other
products: Liz was British Female Inventor of the Year in 2003, and the partnership has just won double gold for innovation in October 2006 at the British Inventors Show. They have recently rebranded their business as Medaro (short for ‘medical aromas’) Medical in 2006. The ideas and the products from this innovative team are sure to continue. life
Contact: Colin Kemp, Medaro Medical Ltd, Antrobus House, 18 College Street, Petersfield, GU31 4AD. Tel: 01730 235543. email: ckemp@medaromedical.com
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Business
Pearl and Bill Gosneyh. Photograph by Anthony Willoughby
Littlejohn Bathrooms
A big name in bathrooms n 15 years Bill and Pearl
Littlejohn service are:
had to do a bit of everything to
field in the UK, selling mainly to
Gosney have put Littlejohn on
•
Their unique one-stop shop
start with, including selling,
Britain and Germany. In 1998
the Petersfield and international
in supplying and installing
which I don’t particularly enjoy,”
they were Bathroom Retailer of
map as one of the premier
high quality bathrooms –
she says. “But I trust Bill and
the Year.
businesses in the area. They
having bought a bathroom,
believe in his judgement. We
have achieved that through
customers don’t have to go
have always done things
sell into the upper market –
in search of a fitter
together, so running a business
alongside BMW and Audi. We
Their unwavering focus on
worked well for us.”
deliver whatever the customer
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sheer hard work, outstanding customer relations, and a dedicated staff. They created the company in
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what the customer wants. Pearl, who was working in
The name Littlejohn was
“We have always wanted to
wants even if that means hard
prompted by a chance
work. We pride ourselves on our
November 1991 when the
pricing control at Gammon and
conversation between Bill and
integrity and customer service,”
bathroom and kitchen part of
Smith, requested redundancy
an old friend. At that time his
says Bill.
Gammon and Smith had to
from her boss Alan Ray
son Simon was seeking a place
close during a recession. Bill,
(featured in the local history
at Nottingham Trent University;
and very loyal – we have an
who was a director of that
article of this magazine in the
the friend made a passing
extremely low turnover of
division, believed that there was
launch issue).
remark linking Simon with
employees.” He recalls the early
Robin Hood; and Bill seized on
days when he was doing
a niche in the market for
“I am a practical man, having
“Our staff of 23 are terrific
supplying and fitting high
trained as an engineer,” says
the name Little John (‘a small
bathroom surveys and then
quality bathrooms.
Bill. “And Pearl is good with
toilet’).
delivering and fitting units. At
“For many years people had
figures, a stickler for financial
They marketed their new
the same time Pearl used to
become used to having fitted
detail. I always thought the
service to local people, including
amaze the delivery drivers by
kitchens and we were simply
business would work.”
contacts in the Round Table and
helping them heave bathroom
Rotary Club. Their pioneering
units upstairs to the company
the civil service, Pearl found the
efforts have put them among
show room.
new venture a challenge. “We
the top 10 companies in their
offering them fitted bathrooms,” he explains. The all-important values in the
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With previous experience in
life
Business
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That original showroom on the Amey Industrial Estate, leased from a kitchen company next
Bureau, and Littlejohn often contribute to community and charitable causes. The family commitment to
door, was built by Bill with help
people – both customers and
from Simon and a friend before
staff – ensures that the
they went up to university. Now
Littlejohn service and
Littlejohn has taken over both
reputation will continue to stand
floors – indeed the whole
tall and straight, just like Robin
building – as it has gone from
of Locksley’s legendary
strength to strength.
companion – Little John. life
The Gosneys like people, love life and take pride in their job. Their hobbies include travel,
Contact: Littlejohn,
food and wine (especially Italy).
Amey Industrial Estate,
They have two children – Simon,
Frenchmans Road, Petersfield.
the technical director and
Tel: 01730 231050.
future boss of Littlejohn, and
Email: Sales@littlejohn.co.uk.
their recently married daughter
Web: www.littlejohn.co.uk
Sarah, who works in catering management – and two grandchildren. Bill and Pearl, who are strongly committed to the Petersfield area, play an active part in the community. Bill is a Trustee of the Citizens’ Advice
If you want your business featured in Life in Petersfield, please contact us at 01730 235669
Inside the Littlejohn showroom
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Business
Shon (left) and Simon Sprackling with some cows on the Downs
suffer from the same endemic
on “clover-rich herbage” in the
diseases and problems as other
hills during the summer and
farms. We have fewer visits
“lush river-bottom pasture” in
from the vet and spend far less
the winter months. Their diet
on vets’ bills; we only assist in
includes wild plants and herbs,
the birth of one in a hundred
with no artificial fertilisers,
calves, and we have a high
synthetic pesticides, growth-
health status (in the top 5% of
promoting hormones or routine
farms in the UK).”
antibiotics.
Their Aberdeen Angus beef enjoy seasonal organic grazing
Travelling is kept to a minimum and the Spracklings
Rother Valley Organics
The answer lies in the soil A
s you drive along the
concerns,” says Shon, who is
beautiful road which leads
40 and the younger of the two
from Petersfield to Chichester
brothers by four years, “but this
via South Harting and the
is a wonderful, natural livestock
Downs your thoughts may turn
system. We have positive
to the ownership and
feedback all the time and we
management of the land. Two
are growing month on month.”
brothers, Simon and Shon
Most of the 2500 acres they
Sprackling, farm some of this
farm are tenanted, stretching
wonderful landscape.
from Blackdown and Haslemere
Based in Nyewood, near
through Rogate, Harting, and
Rogate, they are the third
the Chilgrove Valley to
generation in the family to farm.
Chichester and Thorney Island.
They went organic seven years
Their grazing land is either
ago and in early 2004 they
(SSSCI) Site of Special Scientific
launched Rother Valley
Interest) or an ESA
Organics with a completely
(Environmentally Sensitive
organic process from “pasture
Area).
to plate”, including an on-site butchery. “I went into it with some
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“The system really works because we have every variety of soil and landscape. We don’t
Shon Sprackling
Business
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The Folly Downstairs
Wine Shop College Street, Petersfield Tel:
01730 264816
Offers a wide range of beautiful wines including:
Shon Sprackling in Rother Valley’s meat cutting room
use a local organic abattoir. One
by post, directly to customers’
of their latest trials is to match
doors and from the farm
two Sussex bulls to their
butcher’s shop. They keep
Aberdeen Angus herd: “you
trying to spread the word as
should get vigour from the
they develop their products and
hybrid”.
their brand.
They cooperate with other
It’s too soon to tell whether
local farms to bring organic
either of Simon’s two sons or
meat to market, with lamb from
Shon’s three daughters will
the Goodwood Estate and pork
continue the family farming
from Childhay in Hampshire.
tradition. But life and the land
Simon says that “Hampshire is
around Sandilands Farm is in
by far the most advanced
good hands. “This is a really
county for food”, and they take
exciting time,” says Shon.
their best practice knowledge to
life
other parts of the UK through an NFU discussion group. Since going organic the staff
Contact: Rother Valley
Folly House Dry - Australian Folly House - Sauvignon-Chilean Folly House Rose - Aimery French Folly House Red - Australian£3.80 Folly House Merlot - Chilean Folly House Roija - Spanish Fleurie les Bellaudes Errazuriz Estate Cabernet Suavignon House Champagne Cattier Cloudy Bay, Pelorus
£3.80 £4.45 £4.45 £4.45 £5.20 £7.30 £7.95 £14.90 £15.75
The Folly Wine & Ale House (downstairs) has been a wine bar since 1997, & from 2005 incorporated the Wine Shop, which not only offers a great selection of wines, but also beers, spirits and flavoured beverages.
Free delivery for orders over £100 (10 mile radius) www.follyoffthevine.co.uk
Organics, Sandilands Farm,
has increased. Instead of a
Rogate, Petersfield, GU31
couple of tractor drivers
5HU. Tel:01730 821062.
working on 1500 acres, they
email:
now employ, in addition to
sales@rothervalleyorganics.com.
those, 3 butchers, a herdsman,
Web:
2 ancillary staff and 2 people in
www.rothervalleyorganics.com
the office, all of which are full time (and they are looking to
If you have a food, farming,
train an apprentice butcher).
or countryside tale to tell,
With other business activities,
please contact Life in
such as waste recycling, they
Petersfield, 01730 235669.
are kept busy. They sell online,
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Business
Britannia Reeves of Hampshire
Moving and storing with the times ere’s a long-established
The company passed first to
H
Jack’s son Robert (Bob), and
is arguably the town’s oldest,
then his grandsons Andrew and
that has built its reputation on
Michael (now the chairman). His
removals and storage.
great grandchildren Darren and
Petersfield business, which
Who does the Queen call
Emma are the fourth
when she needs to store some
generation of Reeves to be
furniture after a fire at Windsor
involved (although only as
Castle? Where does the
shareholders).
National Trust turn for storage
Today the MD is Andy
Andy Shotbolt and Steve Massey
after a fire at Uppark? What if
Shotbolt, who represents the
Reeves pride themselves on
like this mobile self-store,
you want to clear a room while
fourth generation of his own
their guarantee that they only
because they find it much
you are decorating?
family in the removals business
use their own staff, with no
easier,” Andy explains.
and joined Reeves four years
casual or freelance labour in
questions is Britannia Reeves,
ago. “I remember driving with
their workforce of 21 full-timers.
large and growing need and
who are based on The
my grandfather in a removal
They have loyal and committed
industry for packing – and
Causeway in Petersfield.
van from the age of 11,” he says
employees – people like their
packaging – in boxes and
Originally the business was
with a wry smile.
sales manager Steve Massey,
protective materials. Reeves
who is 44 and has worked for
have already provided archive
the company for 28 years.
storage for Petersfield Museum
The answer to all these
established in Chertsey by John
A major recent development
Simply Pack aims to fulfil a
(Jack) Reeves in 1895 when
for Reeves has been their
they traded in secondhand
participation in a cooperative of
“I have never ceased to be
furniture.
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amazed that for the sake of
service to local community
businesses under the overall
relatively small sums of money
projects such as the Christmas
undertake removals and, later,
Britannia brand. This provides
people allow a group of strange
lights, Petersfield Youth
storage – the two core parts of
savings in terms of central
casual workers to browse
Theatre scenery and Save The
its business today. But in 1906
marketing and databases, as
through their effects,” says
Children.
Jack Reeves was diagnosed
well as great buying power and
Andy, “and then they are
with TB and told by the doctors
a massive presence in the
surprised when possessions do
into the international, national
to “get out of town” (for health
market, especially when
not arrive where they are
and local community scene of
reasons). He headed south-west
international shipping is
supposed to go.”
removals and storage. life
and settled in Petersfield, first
involved. Two years ago Reeves
in Rushes Road (later in Sussex
acquired another local removal
Reeves’ business is growing.
Contact: Andy Shotbolt,
Road).
business, Warrens of Alton.
They have developed two
Britannia Reeves, 140 The
innovative offerings: Simply
Causeway, Petersfield.
Store and Simply Pack.
Tel: 01730 262288. Email:
The company soon started to
– and they give a free storage
So Britannia Reeves fit neatly
Storage is another area where
Simply Store involves the
andy@reeves-removals.co.uk
relatively new idea of ‘mobile self-storage’. Whereas previously customers wanting self-storage had to take their items to storage depots, now
Is Britannia Reeves really
Mobile Storage Units (MSUs©)
the oldest business in the
are delivered to homes (or
area? If you know
businesses), the customers
differently, please contact
store their possessions, and
Life in Petersfield. Tel: 01730 235669. Email: info@lifemags.co.uk
Reeves take the units to their storage site. “Our customers
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Business
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Business
The Bluebird Care team (back l to r): David Ewamu (IT specialist), Simon Dalziel (Franchise Director), Paul Tarsey (Director). Front (l to r): Frankie Bradrick (Staff co-ordinator), Karen Rubra (Supervisor), Lisa Tarsey (Director)
his own parents have entered their 80s, and so he understands, first hand, the agonies over care that many families suffer. The Bluebird team is recruited locally, so they have local knowledge. They are policechecked and then carefully trained to work to the highest possible standards. Bluebird offer: care visits of 15 minutes or more, morning and evening if necessary; help with personal care; housekeeping; and full live-in care if required. They are usually busy after Christmas, when people have spent more time than usual with their elderly and realise the need for care. Since June 2006, Bluebird has extended its offering through franchises, with Simon Dalziel as franchise director. So far they have four franchise outlets – 2 in the Midlands, 1 in London and 1 in Cheshire, with more to come in the New Year. They plan to establish more than 15 new offices in 2007 to spread their values to a wider market. “With the increasing need for care, there is a danger of standards falling. We know that people want high professional
First class service
standards and firms which they
Bluebird Care
delivering the same high
can trust. We will continue to focus our franchise efforts on quality service we provide to some 100 customers in the Petersfield area.” life Bluebird Care, 35 Lavant
ome is where the heart is,
H
and assistance to carry on their
after our customers as
Street, Petersfield.
they say. It is certainly
life as normally as possible
individuals.
Tel: 01730 262578.
true that, as people get older,
from the comfort of their own
the prospect of sacrificing their
home.
home for residential care may
“We like dealing with people
“We ask what customers want
care@bluebirdcare.co.uk.
services we can deliver for
Web: www.bluebirdcare.co.uk
become increasingly
in their own homes, allowing
them. We see ourselves as
unattractive.
them to have a sense of
problem solvers and service
security and well-being,” says
providers.”
Petersfield-based Bluebird
With a background in sales
Care is privately owned and has
director Paul Tarsey, whose
a personal approach. The
partner in Bluebird Care is his
and customer service, Paul has
company bases its service
wife Lisa.
worked in domiciliary care for
around customers’ needs, allowing people who need care
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“We are very customer focused and we aim to look
email:
to achieve – rather than what
16 years. He says that his priorities have changed since
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Business
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East Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
Making Business easier O
ne of the great things that
Hampshire Chamber of
people say about
Commerce has put together a
belonging to the Chamber is
panel of media representatives.
that they get access to a whole
Love them or not they are
range of help. In a recent
ready to take your questions! On 7 March you have a
survey of members we found that many of them benefit from
chance to meet with Michael
both the formal and informal
Mates MP and Cllr Ferris
help available.
Cowper, leader of East Hants Council. Do you have a question for your MP? Or
One call to the Chamber can
perhaps there is a burning
help with: • Market information
you need to know where to
when speaking in public. We
issue which you would like to
• Database sourcing
access fast, concise, reliable
saw a range of presenters with
quiz the leader of East Hants
• Business Research – sourcing
information that will keep you
different levels of experience
District Council about. Be part
suppliers, monitoring
ahead of the game, then make
that proved we can all improve
of our audience at East Hants
competition, credit checks
contact with the Chamber.
these key business and social
Chamber’s Question Time. life
• Access to selected trade journals
We had a fantastic meeting at the Folly Wine Bar in Petersfield
skills. Our next event on 7 February
recently. The beautiful buffet
gives you access to the media.
lunch was accompanied by
“What do you think of the
For more information on what
talking to other members who
presentations by Toastmasters
Media?” “What do you think of
the Chamber can do for you,
have expert knowledge or who
International.
their methods?” “Is there
contact Andrew Gordon on
anything that they should be
02392 591671 or visit
doing which they’re not?” East
www.ehcci.co.uk
Also there is huge value in
have relevant experience about a topic of importance to you. If
The meeting was full of tips about being more effective
2U Tyres
Motoring Forward ncreasing business has
I
from a site on the Causeway for
meant a move within
16 years. Michael Widgery of
Petersfield for 2U Tyres.
MW will become a director of
After an extensive search 2U Tyres have found a new home at the former Southdown Bus
Shaun Clark and Adrian Brown
2U, bringing with him great experience in the motor trade. “The new site will enable us to
workshop on Station Road,
increase the range of products
Petersfield.
and services we can offer to
and then returning to this area
our customers,” says Adrian.
to set up on his own.
“2U Tyres may be a new name
A former assistant to Adrian
“It has taken a long time to find a new site,” says Adrian. “We have been keen to locate
in town, but the employees
“These will include MOTs, and
have a combined experience of
servicing for cars and motor
for 12 years, Shaun Clark
in the Petersfield area because
over 100 years within the
cycles.”
originally worked for Dragon
we want to support the local
industry,” says Adrian Brown,
Adrian’s father originally set
Tyres in Petersfield and
community and offer future
who established the business
up a tyre business in Petersfield
eventually became centre
employment.”
three years ago.
in the Sixties and that was
manager for ATS Fareham. He
taken over by ATS Euromaster.
rejoined Adrian at 2U Tyres in
from College Street, 2U Tyres is
Adrian worked for ATS
July 2004. They have recruited
Contact: 2U Tyres,
acquiring another business –
Petersfield for 18 years before
from ATS a company auditor
Station Road, Petersfield,
MW Motors, which has traded
joining their Birmingham office
and a motor cycle technician.
01730 233399
At the same time as the move
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New Arrivals
Arblaster & Clarke
Tim Clarke and Lynette Arblaster
Leading wine tours firm moves in T
he family-run firm of
from 1985 to 1987, and jokes; “I
Arblaster & Clarke Wine
had to leave Meon Villas
Tours has acquired prime
because I wanted the job of my
Petersfield premises at Cedar
immediate boss. How ironic I
Court, College Street, from PLC
should now be buying the
First Choice Holidays. This
building in order to be able to
move coincides with the
work in my former employer’s
businesses: “We passionately
including: inexpensive
company’s 20th anniversary.
office! It is a fascinating twist in
believe in the importance of
weekends to Champagne; the
Founded in 1987 by Lynette
affairs for a small private
small business to the local
exotic vineyards of the New
Arblaster & Tim Clarke, the
company to be buying from
economy, so sincerely hope we
World; opera & wine holidays in
business has gone from
such a well-recognised PLC as
can play a part in Petersfield’s
Italy; wine cruises, and also
strength to strength and
First Choice.”
continued business expansion
corporate hospitality tours.
and regeneration,” she says.
For information, call 01730
become one of the world’s
She appealed to local staff to
leading specialists in wine and
apply for jobs as Arblaster &
The exclusive operator for The
263111. View the new 2007
gourmet holidays.
Clarke expands, and suggested
Sunday Times Wine Club, Arblaster & Clarke offer winerelated holidays to 19 countries
brochure at:
Lynette Arblaster worked in the same Meon Villas offices
that their large office space could accommodate other small
http://www.winetours.co.uk/ac -download-goto.htm
Hackman & Potter
Potter along A
new shop specialising in a
and chests of drawers to
wide variety of products
wardrobes, cabinets and beds,
for the home has opened in
all of which are hand-finished.
Petersfield. Hackman and
He also offers a bespoke design
Potter is the joint venture of
service, where individual items
Michael Hackman (Selborne)
can be made to order in a
and Rachael Potter (Petersfield)
specific style, colour or size.
and sells Scandinavian-inspired
Rachael specialises in
hand-painted furniture and
products that are soft, warm
luxury interior gifts and home-
and inspiring. The shop is the
ware.
head office for Eclection, a
Rachael noted that the
Petersfield-based mail order
story of how they both ended
business she started a year
up going into business together
ago, whose rapid success has
was “a long one” but it seems
meant the need for new
they were destined to meet - as
premises.
the man whom Michael asked
A passionate supporter of
Michael Hackman and Racheal Potter
to build his barn is Rachael’s
traditional British skills and
methods are both responsible
generations,” she says.
father and Michael’s wife was
crafts, Rachael places high
and environmental:
Hackman and Potter is at 2
Rachael’s homeopath.
importance on using British
“Our organic cotton bed-linen
Dragon Street, Petersfield,
designers and producers
comes from India and Peru and
and opens Monday to
includes a range of pieces for
whenever possible. Where items
supports the sustainable and
Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
the living room, bedroom and
are imported, Rachael takes
safe farming methods that have
Tel: 01730 268565. Web:
bathroom, from chairs, tables
care to ensure that production
been used there for
www.hackman-potter.co.uk
Michael’s furniture collection
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Business Moves and Arrivals
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Owens Cycles have moved premisies from Lavant Street to: Stoner Hill Road Steep Petersfield Tel: 01730 260446
JSW Restaurant has moved to: 20 Dragon Street Petersfield, GU31 4JJ Open Tuesday to Saturday, 12.00-2.30pm 7.00-10.30pm
Zen 2 Pan Asian Restaurant has arrived at: 14 Dragon Street Petersfield GU 31 4JJ Tel: 01730 231295 Open Monday to Saturday, 12.00-2.30pm 5.30pm-10.30pm
See Competition, page 47
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Local History
Local Architecture of Interest Kenneth Hick reveals what Petersfield has looked like through the ages.
The Great Roundhouse
make sure that the gas holder
firemen from their homes and
was riding high thus providing
places of work by the bell,
the best pressure for cooking
which was fitted to the
the Christmas turkey, bringing
chimney-stack of a building
cheer to all.
opposite Woolworth’s in the
Just up from Tesco’s car park, near the Police Station, stands
From here, it was a short walk
Joliffe Court. This site has an
to the Square which has seen
interesting history as it was
many changes throughout the
bought by a Staffordshire
years. Perhaps the most
family called Joliffe along with
dramatic began with a cholera
the right to send two members
outbreak in Chelsea in 1863, as
to parliament.
this had drawn the whole
In 1720, William Joliffe had etersfield is very lucky in
be discerned as a public
Petersfield House built there.
having Butser Ancient
footpath.
He had the vestiges of the
P
High Street.
country’s attention to the need for better drainage and water supplies.
Excavated in 1908 by pupils
tanyards and old mills moved
Mr Bazelgette’s pattern of
fascinating discoveries have
from Bedales School, the villa,
out of his view by sealing off
London water treatment and
been made about life in pre-
or more correctly, farm, was
what is now Hylton Road and
sewage disposal provided an
Roman Britain.
Farm close at hand. Here many
built immediately to the north
creating a gentle sloping
excellent example for all to
The great roundhouse was
of the track from Winchester to
garden down to the stream.
follow. Two 96.5m-deep
built using information from
Sussex at Stroud to the west of
He then had a clear view
artesian bores were drilled at Sheet to provide a source of
the excavation that took place
Petersfield. It was a brick and
down to his inherited Home
on Cowdown at Longbridge
timber construction, with farm
Farm at the Grange, now home
potable water, and a reservoir
Deverel in Wiltshire. The
and bath-house buildings
to the Grange Surgery. This
was built at the highest spot
excavation gave positive clues
arranged around a courtyard.
garden became the site for the
nearest the water pumps. This
local school and was later
was at the top of Reservoir Lane.
about the construction of the
Tesco’s car park was once the
building, and the archaeologists
Petersfield gas-works. All that
developed into dwellings called
reconstructed it from the
is left of them is a regulator
Joliffe Court.
logical interpretation of that
valve in a compound next to
information.
The Local Joint Sanitary
The public toilets opposite
Board then laid foul sewers to
the pathway into Hylton Road.
Review and Phase Eight on St.
take water to the lowest point
Bert (Shirty) Passingham, who
Peter’s Road once housed the
of the town. This was into the
at Stroud (‘stroud’ means an
worked at the gas-works, was
Petersfield fire brigade, formed
River Rother at the far end of
area of brambles and stunted
always proud that on Christmas
in 1890.
Durford Road. They are still in
A Roman farmstead was built
trees on marshy ground) beside
morning he was at the gas-
an east-west track that can still
works very early in order to
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A request for the fire brigade would entail calling all the
place today, naturally with updated improvements.
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the Drill Hall and living quarters
the replacement of major
concreted after much
were added for the Sergeant
timbers, which has considerably
discussion. This enabled the
Major and his family. They
extended the life of this
market site to be washed after
formed the backbone of cultural
lovely building. life
the cattle market every
life and were extremely
Wednesday and was part of the
versatile. It was used as a venue
Excerpted from Kenneth
country-wide drive to improve
for Petersfield Music Festival, as
Hick‘s “Petersfield: A History
was behind the building
the health of the nation.
barracks in the First World War,
& Celebrations”, s published in
now occupied by the estate
as a garage in the Second World
2005 by the Francis Frith
Square stood Castle House -
War, and as a Post Office
Collection
where the Post Office and HSBC
Telecommuni-cations centre for
www.francisfrith.co.uk
now stand. There have been
the external engineering
many tales connected with it.
vehicles. Finally, it was sold for
Court on the High Street
There is a rumour that Queen
residential redevelopment and
• The Petersfield Laundry – one
Elizabeth I stayed there and
resumed its historical title of
that tunnels radiate out from
The Maltings.
The Market Square was
On the West side of the
Castle House, one to St. Peter’s
•
to be the oldest building in
street to No. 1 The Square.
Petersfield. It was built in Tudor
When the railways came to
times, and is oak timber-framed
Petersfield, The Station Hotel
with unusually close centres. As
was built on the site now
one would expect the first floor
occupied by retirement flats. It
jetties out over the ground floor.
provided the ideal commercial
The most interesting feature is
hotel for salesmen or
that instead of being in the
commercial travellers wanting
usual brick or clunch, the infill
to cover the area around the
panels (noggins) are carried
town.
over in knapped flints. Over the years fires have necessitated
Petersfield Workhouse – still in Love Lane: converted into affordable housing ‘Rookes Meadow’
• The Telephone Exchange –
agents Your Move • The Old Post Office – was erected in 1892 on a site now occupied by Dolphin
of the first industries set up in Petersfield. Built in 1905 on Frenchman’s Road, it still
No. 1, The Square is considered
Church, and another across the
The Maltings were known as
Fact File:
functions today. Another laundry was built at the end of Sandringham Road but
This series about historic Petersfield will continue with articles about the development of the local economy and trade, buildings and shops. If you have any friends, acquaintances or relatives, or know of people who have helped make the town what it is today, please contact Life in Petersfield, your community magazine.
ceased to function in 1919. • The Post Office – as it is now on the Square opened on 14 February 1928 • Pince’s School – demolished in 1898, it had been built in the reign of Queen Anne and was situated on the Market Square.
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Gardening Gather your leaves for recycling; get good secateurs for pruning
Five top tips for winter By Christopher Rawlings
Here are some suggestions for success in the garden during this Winter period. felt it was time to try and
dormant and will tolerate a good
4) Feed the
spread some of my knowledge
prune.
lawn
I
to others outside of my garden
So remove all old foliage from
Lawns
centre at Hilliers in Liss. I have
your herbaceous perennials and
benefit
lived and worked the
make sure you label them as you
from a
horticultural dream for some 15
might dig them up by mistake!
good feed at this time of year so
died down for the winter but be
Then start to prune and tidy
use an all-in-one moss feed and
careful not to break the labels
business. My early beginnings
your shrubs. It is worth investing
weed. If you have a large area
off and lose them.
were working as a trainee at a
in a pruning and training book as
there are bulk bags of feed
You can use many different
years and seen both sides of this
small nursery and attending
lots of plants requirements are
available and spreaders for
types of mulch on the garden. I
Hadlow College in Kent and now
different. Good secateurs are
application. Spreaders are great
personally like to use well rotted
I manage a busy garden centre.
essential and good gloves for
as they help make sure you are
manure and my own mix of
So here goes ‌
those prickly candidates.
not overdosing, but this can still
composted leaves and prunings
1) Recycle
3) Mind the mower
happen, so good planning is
from the previous year, then
I always try to recycle as much
Lawn mowers are often laying
essential! You can use old canes
lightly fork in the mixture taking
as I can in the garden. If you
idle at this time of year, so get
to mark out the lawn so that you
care not to disturb your labels
have any leaves left on the lawn
the mower booked in for a
get straight lines – this will stop
and the plants that are under the
rake them up and put them in
service to make sure it is in
the problem of overlap and over-
ground!
black bags place in a corner of
prime condition for the onset of
application of the feed. If you
the garden for 12- 18 months –
spring and summer season. Try
only have a small area to cover
useful to you as they have to me!
rather than in a collection bag to
to go to the shed or garage
you can also get small packs of
If there any other queries that
be picked up by your local
every two to three weeks and
feed that have an applicator
you need help with over the
authority. They will break down
start the mower as this will get
included.
following months then feel free
to a nice compost to be used on
oil round the engine and keep it
5) Mulch the borders
to contact the Editor, Life in
the garden when needed.
in good order.
Mulching is a good thing to do at
Petersfield. I will be more than
this time of year. So, after you
happy to answer any questions you have. life
2) Prune
If it is a ride-on mower you will
I hope these tips have been as
When the leaves are off the trees
want to take it for a short drive
have cleared the beds and
it is always a good time to prune
as this will keep moving parts
borders, you can apply your
your shrubs and trees and to tidy
free like the brakes and linkages.
mulch at about 3-4 inches thick
Christopher Rawlings
your herbaceous perennials.
Also it will keep the battery
all around the base of your
Garden Centre Manager,
topped up with power so it will
shrubs and over the top of the
Hilliers, Liss
not let you down in the spring.
herbaceous perennials that have
Tel: 01730 892196
When the leaves are off it means that the plants are
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Travel
Your first, worst and favourite holidays Jessica Moon talks to people in Petersfield about their first holiday, their favourite holiday and their holiday nightmares…
warmth and then putting
Worst holiday: Bulgaria – it just
blankets over the top for
wasn’t very nice – even the
something soft to lie on. Nice
wallpaper in the aeroplane put
and warm but prone to bugs!
him off the place.
Favourite holiday: The Grand Canyon complete with a helicopter ride over it and then touring around the “cowboy states”. Worst holiday: Turkey, because Name: Rob Hay
there was a disco in the room
Name: Tristan Luckham
right above ours!
Occupation: Second hand
Occupation: Car sales executive.
record dealer at Music Station.
First holiday: caravanning in
First holiday: Italy, aged 12.
Scotland with his parents.
Favourite holiday: hiking across
Favourite holiday: Bembridge
the South of France.
on the Isle of Wight.
Worst holiday: Tunisia – this
Worst holiday: France – “the
Name: Tim Gray
was only awful because he had
weather was bad so I was ill on
Occupation: Manager of Foggy’s.
to pay for and charter a new
the ferry and the worst bit
First holiday: Guernsey as his
flight home because his partner
about it is that I should still be
parents wanted to check his
did not want to stay any longer.
there now but I was forced to
ears would be alright on the
come home!”
plane journey. Favourite holiday: Florida with Name: Peter Dunn
his partner.
Occupation: Chef in the
Worst holiday: Rhodes – the
Petersfield Market van on a
hotel had got his booking all
Wednesday.
wrong and so he ended up
Favourite holiday: Taking the
having to share a double bed
children to Florida when they
with his sister!
were little – it was not all roses as they hired a car and began to run out of petrol so Peter took his family on a ‘short cut’ Name: Wendy Haggerty
and got lost. In order to turn
Name: Alison Love
Occupation: Retired
the car around, Peter reversed
Occupation: Owner of Craft Box.
First holiday: Camping in Devon
into a ditch. It took a lot of time
First holiday: In a cottage with
in those old ridge tents without
and much petrol to get it out,
her family but her first without
sleeping bags and, instead,
but it was all right in the end.
them was in Ibiza.
having to lay down straw for
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Favourite holiday: Driving
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around Scotland with her friend
she hopes to share with her
Favourite holiday: Ibiza – about
Charles – despite crashing her
husband in the future.
30 years ago when there were
car in the middle of nowhere so
Worst holiday: Boating on the
only about 3 hotels on the
they were left stranded. They
canals as the weather was
island and not one single club.
had “no money, no car and no
awful; their boat was boarded
nothing” and were forced to
by a load of drunk men whilst
camp on a golf course for
they were going down in a lock;
which they got into a lot of
and the little girl who was with
trouble.
them fell off and knocked her teeth out. So they had to run alongside the boat trying to find a dentist as quickly as possible…
Name: Sarah Heighes Occupation: Manager of J&M Sports. First holiday: Israel. Favourite holiday: Greece, Name: Jayne Riley
despite there being a torrential
Occupation: Proprietor of
storm when she was on a boat
Wear2Dance.
trip.
First holiday: Isle of Wight Hi-
Worst holiday: camping in
Di-Hi holiday camp.
Name: Nigel Stanley
Favourite holiday: 6 months in
Occupation: Shopkeeper of
Australia was absolutely life
Petersfield Motor Supplies
changing and an experience
First holiday: Newquay.
Devon (it was wet!). life
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Social
Sisters doing it for themselves: Sarah, Beccy and Tiffany
Charity fundraising at Farnham More than £9,000 was raised for the Midhurst Macmillian Service in December at a fashion show staged by The Twenty Fashion Group at Farnham Castle.
T
he Twenty business is owned by sisters Tiffany Lewis and Sarah Dixon, who lost their mother four years ago to cancer. They
said it was important, particularly for this reason, to raise the funds for this service. The show was a great success with 160 people attending a champagne reception followed by a catwalk show using models from Storm Agency. Beautiful collections from Marc Jacobs, Missoni, Jenny Packham and Temperley Resort Collections were on show along with many others. Auction prizes were donated including an evening gown from Alice Temperley, Spa Breaks from The Four Seasons Hotel and a beautiful bag and filofax from Annya Hindmarch. All the guests left with bags full of fashion goodies.
Fashion show helpers (l to r): Bebe and Hermione Ross, Freya Hartley, Olivia Hills, and Harriet Davies. Front: Georgia Dixon (Sarah's daughter).
Sarah and Tiffany said that “it had taken months of careful preparation to ensure the success of the event”. Delighted to raise the much-needed money, they want to say a big thank you to all their clients who supported the event. Many local businesses helped: including Waitrose with the drinks; Bonica with the flowers; Ugly Cars of Petworth for transporting the models; Rachael Ballard from The Beauty Studio for the makeup; photographers Derek Russell Stoneham, and, from London, Joshua Baker and Alison Wallis; Clarendon Design and Build for help with car parking; and Farnham Castle provided a fabulous venue for a great occasion. Twenty opened their Farnham Branch earlier in 2006, adding to the stores in Petersfield and Petworth.
Classy clothes on the catwalk
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Letters
ISSUE 2 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2007
Letters
to the Editor
Congratulations on Life in Petersfield Your Life in Petersfield is a triumph. Congratulations. It is so generous of you to give Langrish House such a profile. The post has been full of old ladies whose relatives used to work here at the turn of the 20th century and during the Great War. Extraordinary. You are certainly being read and clearly well distributed. Nigel Talbot-Ponsonby Langrish House
R E V I E W
May I congratulate all those involved in the production and distribution of Life in Petersfield. It is a high quality magazine that is very likely to be well read by many. Petersfield is well served by both individuals and groups who work hard for our community. Life in Petersfield will increase the awareness of those who are supporting our Town and making it such a pleasant place in which to live and work. Congratulations!
Bob Ayer Mayor of Petersfield Life in Petersfield is nicely written, well produced and glossy – full of interesting information. It is a great publication all round. Long may it reign.
Mary Allen Great magazine! Lots of friends have been calling as a result and it is most definitely one we would be delighted to be associated with. Ethna Mathews The Studio, The Petersfield School
Having had so many of our clients comment on your magazine, encouraged us to commend you on producing such a fantastic magazine for Petersfield. It is impossible to fault the quality of the publication: it is well presented, full of information and inviting to the reader. We will look forward to the next issue. Sue Johnson Sue Johnson Interiors
I would just like to say what a welcome addition the ‘Life in Petersfield’ magazine is. Having lived in Petersfield for the past 8 years I thought that it captured the spirit of the town perfectly and provided a range of interesting articles on local history, culture, and future plans. In addition, the business section reflected very well the thriving community of local businesses that exist and, as somebody starting up a new business in Petersfield, it has provided me with a number of valuable contacts. A quality magazine in all respects - I look forward to reading future editions . Neil Casson, Energy Footprint Ltd
Thank you Thank you to those who supported ‘Away In A Barn’ in December. The evening was held in a traditional barn, with live music by young people from the local area. It raised money for Cecily’s Fund – which pays for the education of children orphaned by AIDS in Zambia. The fund was set up in memory of Cecily Eastwood who tragically died in a car accident in Zambia on her gap year. Many of the performers went to the same school as Cecil. Our thanks go to: Peter from Hog-Roast.com (based in Liphook) for organising the delicious hog roast we enjoyed at a special charity rate; to Dave Greenman, for plates and glasses; to Outdoor Work Department, Sara Browne, Peter and Sylvia Coates and Lynne Edleston; and finally to all those who supported this magical evening as audience members. Edward Browne (co-producer) The Old Vicarage, Steep
Parking in Petersfield Sir, Parking in Petersfield is always difficult. Can an area opposite Rams Walk be designated with a 2 hour limit? Angled parking would also help, as carriageways could be reduced in width and this would allow another row of cars to park. I do not believe that parking at Penns Place should be charged because it would reduce the number of people who use the sports centre which is expensive enough without adding a parking fee. Bearing in mind that 50% of Petersfield trade comes from the villages around – it is easier to park in Clanfield and Waterlooville.
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Eating Out
Inn of Sixth Happiness – or Seventh Heaven
You will find a treat in store at the Trooper Inn, Froxfield, because it is truly serendipitous, with good food, a great atmosphere and outstanding courtesy. You feel cosseted and valued in a way which few other British inns can match.
T
he husband and wife team
day in Life in Petersfield) had its
no English when she first came
enhanced, but these days the
of Hassan and Sarah Matini
first twist when Hassan, the
to the Inn to wash dishes.
Trooper relies on a more
Naturally the Matinis are
dependable electricity supply!
(pictured below) own and run
sleeping partner who lived in the
the Trooper. Their story sounds
flat above the inn, bought out
delighted that Stoner Hill has
like a scene from Love Actually
his partners and turned pub
recently reopened after being
rescued from closure and
(which might be called Pub
manager. Then his wife Sarah
closed for seven months
conversion by the support of
In the mid 90s the Inn was
Actually), because Hassan
gave up her job in a London law
because of a landslip. Hassan – “I
the villagers, who objected to
tripped into the world of
firm and became the chef (with a
come from Persia” – and Sarah
losing their inn to a housing
catering accidentally 12 years
little help from a friend).
are getting back into the full
development. That’s when
swing of running their very
Hassan took over and embarked
special inn.
on the regeneration. In the
ago when he was looking for
In recent years, the Trooper
somewhere to live and ended up
has developed the flat where
buying the Trooper in
Hassan once lived into eight
partnership with two brothers.
stylish hotel rooms, and Sarah
to the beginning of the 17th
built an enviable reputation.
Their complex tale (which
has handed over her chef’s hat
century, and since then it has
Hassan and Sarah believe in
deserves its own chapter one
to Elia, a Portuguese who spoke
had a chequered history. Once a
offering customers the utmost
busy staging post on the former
courtesy and consideration.
The Inn is believed to date back
main road to London, and used
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When my wife and I last dined
by local hunting parties, the
there we enjoyed delicious fig,
Trooper was probably used as a
feta cheese and parma ham
recruiting centre for troops in
starters, in a mustard and
the First World War – although it
honey dressing; followed by
is not known whether this is the
free range chicken with
inspiration for the name.
coriander in a vegetable broth
More recently – and before
Hassan and Sarah Matini
years since, the Trooper has
(for her) and Elia’s special
Hassan took over – 'the Pub at
vegetable lasagne (for me). We
the Top of the Hill' drifted into
finished with pruned and
decline. Because of unreliable
armagnac tart – the
electricity supply it gained the
scrumptious puddings are
nickname 'the Pub with the
prepared by Sarah Potter, the
Candles'.
sister of Rachael who has
The candlelit tradition has been
recently opened Hackman and
Eating Out
ISSUE 2 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2007
Potter in Dragon Street (see
opens for lunch Tues - Sat from
page 18). With a glass of
12pm - 2pm and on Sun from
sauvignon and pinot grigio,
12pm - 2.30pm. The bar opens
followed by half a bottle of
in the evening at 5pm and
Sancerre we felt well fed, well
evening meals are served Tues -
watered and well looked after
Thur from 6pm - 9pm and on
for £60.
Fri & Sat from 6pm - 9.30pm. Contact: The Trooper Inn,
Opening hours: The hotel is
Froxfield, GU32 1BD.
open all year round (with a
Tel: 01730 827293.
reduced service on Christmas
Web: www.trooperinn.com
Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s
life
Day). The bar and restaurant
Oliver Gordon
A reader recommends … I would like to recommend THE JOLLY DROVER pub at the top of Hillbrow, Liss. They do a very wide range of dishes on their menu.
The Jolly Drover
When you arrive at the Jolly Drover (pictured above) there is a very cosy seating area with deep sofas beside the fire. It is possible to book a table for 20 (the most we have tried) and everybody has an individual choice from a normal menu on arrival – no need to decide two or three months in advance what you fancy eating from a limited menu. By some miracle the whole party gets served at the same time, and all hot. They don't take cards, which isn't a problem if you know about it before you leave home, and they don't slosh alcohol into every dish (I can't take it even cooked, since surgery). Enough dishes do contain alcohol if you are happy with that. life Barbara Hague
If you want to recommend a pub or restaurant, please contact us at Life in Petersfield, 01730 235669. Email: info@lifemags.co.uk
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Healthy eating
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Menus for healthy living Natalie and Jack, from The Kitchen in Petersfield, suggest some straightforward, interesting and health- conscious dishes for you to try in the New Year...
Menu 1 Prawn, crab and avocado stack • Peel and slice two freshly cooked king prawns • Put in mixing bowl and add fresh white crab meat, half sliced avocado, and 3 pink grapefruit segments • Add dressing: olive oil, sea salt and pepper, lemon juice and a pinch of sugar • Mix all together on a plate, serve cold Cod and vegetable papillotte • Take some foil and curl up the sides like a bowl • Place the fillet inside, with 3 or 4 sliced new potatoes (must be sliced, or partcooked) and a sliced carrot • Add marinade: splash of white wine, sea salt and black pepper, fresh parsley, the juice of a whole lemon juice, sliced garlic clove and cover with water (you may add some chilli for extra kick) • Crinkle the sides together to close the foil
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Place papillotte on oven tray and leave in oven at gas mark 6 for 20mins
Baked figs • Halve 2 figs • Place on oven tray, drizzle with honey and leave in oven for 5 minutes at gas mark 6 • Place on plate and garnish with fromage frais Menu 2 Smoked chicken, vine ripe cherry tomatoes and rocket salad • In a mixing bowl, put half chicken breast sliced, 5 or 6 halved tomatoes, and rocket leaves • Add dressing: sea salt, black pepper, spoon of balsamic vinegar and drizzle of olive oil • Mix all together and serve cold Char-grilled / roast chicken • Char-grill or roast a breast of chicken • Boil some green beans and broccoli
Ratatouille: Sweat off an onion and some garlic with some sea salt and black pepper; Add a diced courgette, red pepper and aubergine, leave on stove until soft; Add a tin of chopped tomatos, stir and let cook 5 more minutes Slice the breast of chicken and place on plate Add your vegetable, and garnish with some of your ratatouille
Champagne and raspberry jelly (for 6 people) • Bring to the boil 200ml of water and 200gms of sugar • Add 250ml champagne • Dissolve 4 leafs of gelatine in some cold water. Then add to water, champagne and sugar mixture • Cover the bottom of your loaf tin, or a big cake tin, with the raspberries • Pour in mixture, and put in fridge to set (up to 3 hours) • Use hot water to de-mould and serve with low fat crème fraiche and a sprig of mint Menu 3 Mussels provençale • In a big pot put: fresh raw mussels (400gms) with 2 chopped shallots, sea salt and pepper, chopped fresh parsley, tin of chopped tomatoes, fresh basil and a sliced clove of garlic • Put on stove, on full, cover and leave not more than 5 minutes (ready when mussels have opened up) • Serve as it is on a big plate • Avoid eating mussels which have not opened up, as they may be bad. Pork tenderloin (for 4 people) • Roast the pork with a drizzle of honey for 20 mins, gas mark 8 • Add the wedges of a whole apple mixed with some grain mustard, for the last 10 mins of the cooking
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Sweet potato mash: peel and dice the potato, place in dish with some water at the bottom and a sliced clove of garlic; cover with cling film and place in microwave on full for 5 mins. Remove, mash with a fork, add some seasoning Take the pork out, slice and place on plate with the apple and mash
Poached pear in mulled wine • Put half a bottle of regular red wine in a saucepan, with a mulled wine bouquet garni • Drop in the whole pear, with the stork popping out, bring to the boil • Put the lid on and remove from the heat (the steam will continue to cook it until cool) • Take the pear out, place on a plate and garnish with a scoop of ice cream for the wicked ones… Contact: The Kitchen, 2 The Square, Petersfield. 01730 260006
Recipes are for one person unless otherwise stated.
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Arts
Look behind you! By Eileen Riddiford There are many local arts groups in the Petersfield area. We hope to do a profile on most of them to encourage people to get involved and let them know what is out there. Our first profile is on the Winton Players who celebrate their 60th anniversary this year. inton Players is a busy and friendly ‘Amdram society’ which puts on three major productions each year, in Spring, Autumn and a ‘Christmas’ production – usually a pantomime in January. They have staged over 150 productions since 1947 when they were formed. These have kept the group in the forefront of amateur drama groups in the South. Whether performing strong and powerful dramas or lightning fast comedies, the group has forged a reputation for professionalism, albeit within an amateur framework. It is recognised and praised not just for excellent acting but for imaginative and authentic sets, costumes and strong production values. Several of the group’s productions have won a NODA award (NODA being the National Operatic and Dramatic Association) including a recent production of Neil Simon’s
W
Rumours. “With almost 100 members, and three major productions each year, we always welcome new people who would like to be involved. “Of course it may not be acting that you would like to do – we have many members who are involved in set design, painting and construction, stage crew and management, costume design and making, lighting, sound, properties, prompting and administration,“ says Gerry Elmer (Chairman). History of Winton Players: In 1946 Miss Joan Sare came to Petersfield as a Probation Officer. She was asked to direct a nativity play that Christmas by Miss Dixon, the YMCA warden at Winton House in Petersfield High Street. Miss Sare had trained at the Central School of Drama and was therefore well qualified to undertake the project. Her
production was so successful that she went on to direct a number of one-act plays, thus initiating “Winton Players” in 1947. The group continued to rehearse at Winton House. Her production of Campbell of Kilmore was entered in the 1948 Petersfield Drama Festival and won the coveted Banner Award. This success was followed by many others until the Festival ceased in 1971. In 1958 Winton Players purchased a group of buildings at Sheet, thus providing themselves with a headquarters affectionately known as “The Hut”. This has been developed over the years to provide a heated rehearsal area, scenery and props store, wardrobe, kitchen and toilets. Forthcoming productions: Dick Whiittington: Winton Players are hard at work on their forthcoming pantomime
From top left clockwise: Jackie Howlett; Ian Dollery; Caroline Davis; Emma Fisher; Gemma Ainslie; Phillips Humpreys; Norman Miller; John Mill; Gerry Elmer.
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Dick Whittington, to be staged at the Petersfield Festival Hall this month. Written and directed by local man Norman Miller, the pantomime is sure to provide a wonderful family entertainment to chase away the mid-January blues. The plot (oh yes there is one): Young master Whittington fights against the odds (and a few nasty rats) to become the first Lord Mayor of London with the help of his special friend Korky the Cat. Meanwhile, a delightfully dopey dame called Delia devises delicious culinary concoctions such as herring and custard for Alderman Fitzwarren and his lovely daughter Alice. All the
Meet the Committee: Gerry Elmer - Chairman John Mill – Vice-Chairman Norman Miller – Hon. Treasurer Caroline Davis – Secretary Eileen Riddiford - Publicity
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Cinderella
colourful characters find themselves on an exotic island after a spectacular shipwreck where they encounter some very strange inhabitants! Evening Performances: 12, 13, 19 & 20 January at 7.30pm Matinée Performances: Saturday 13, Sunday 14 and Saturday 20 at 2.00pm. Tickets: on sale at the Petersfield Tourist Information Centre (Tel: 01730 268829) Adults £8, Under 18’s £6.
The Turn of the Screw: Winton Players are also happy to announce that their forthcoming spring production will be Ken Whimore’s adaptation of Henry James’ chilling novella The Turn of the Screw. It will be directed by Penny Young, who has much
Peter Pan
experience working with the Winton Players and directed Gaslight for the group in 2004 The plot: A ghostly tale of innocence and evil guaranteed to send a chill down the spine. Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Dates: April 19, 20 and 21. Tickets: Kay Peters on 01730 263812
How to get involved: Wherever your interest lies - on stage or behind, we welcome new members. Every production relies on the invaluable support of a team behind stage and ‘front of house’ to make it happen and be successful. We also maintain an active calendar of social activities throughout the year so if you would like to join us, we would like to see you! Why not get in touch?
Meet some Members: Sheila Bowler is possibly the longest standing member of the Winton Players and only has happy memories of her times spent treading the boards (she now only supports them through watching all their shows). Sheila reminisced, “I have been in the Winton Players for many years now. We used to build our lives around rehearsals. There was a real sense of comradeship and we had great social lives.” Ian Dollery (Alderman Fitzwarren) “It’s as much fun in rehearsal as it is to watch!” Gemma Ainslie (Chorus) “My favourite thing about Winton Players is the people – everyone is really nice.” Jackie Howlett (Chorus) “It has a real family feel about it – lots of laughs during rehearsals and one always comes away having made new friends.” Phillip Humphreys (Dame Delia) “It’s a very liberating experience to dress up and not get a second glance – since my mother put me in a dress I haven’t looked back!” Emma Fisher (Chorus) “This is my fourth pantomime – I always come back because it’s really fun performing on stage.”
Caroline Davis, Secretary, 01730 264367 or sec@wintonplayers.org.uk Eileen Riddiford, Publicity Manager, 01730 827497 or eileen@riddifordhome.demon.co.uk.
Previous Productions:, Lucretia Borgia’s Little Party, Living Room, Pride & Prejudice, When We Are Married, The lake, Tovarich, Busman’s Honeymoon, A Hundred years Old, On Monday Next, Lady Windermere’s Fan, Saloon Bar, The River Line, The Noble Spaniard, Power Without Glory, The Kingdom Of God, Fools Rush In, Captain Carvallo, A Spell of Virtue, Summer and Smoke, My Three Angels, Haul for the Shore, The Living Room, Caught Napping, The Chalk Garden, The Shop at Sly Corner, Blithe Spirit, The Wind Of Heaven, Hotel Paradiso, The Crucible, The Importance of Being Earnest, Waters Of The Moon, Semi Detached, The Cherry Orchard, The Happiest Days of your Life , Someone Waiting, An Italian Straw Hat, Toad of Toad Hall, The Queen and the Rebels, The Tinderbox, Goodnight Mrs Puffin, Five Fingers Exercise, The Wizard of Oz, Crime on Goat Island, Dinner with the Family, Listen to the Wind, The Servant of Two Masters, The Wings of the Dove, Pinocchio, Night Must Fall, The Fire Raisers, A Christmas Carol, Lord Arthur Saville’s Crime, Thark, Peter Pan, Where Angels Fear to Tread, Little Boxes, Owl & the Pussycat, The School for Scandal, A Murder has been Arranged, Alice in Wonderland, How the Other Half Loves, Ring
Around the Moon, Toad of Toad Hall, Spring & Port Wine, Devil May Care, The Genie & The Golden Key, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Present Laughter, The Snow Queen, The Public Eye, Black Comedy, Billy Liar, Jack & The Beanstalk, A Voyage Round My Father, Quality Street, Dick Whittington, Table manners, Waiting in the Wings, Cinderella, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Loyalties, Aladdin, South Sea Bubble, Abigail’s Party, Pinocchio, The Hollow, Outside Edge, Robinson Crusoe, Hay Fever, Plaza Suite, Goldilocks & The Three Bears, The Heiress, Absent Friends, Ali Baba, The Farmer’s Wife, Confusions, Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, Larkrise, Lady Windemere’s Fan, Mother Goose, Cause Celebre, Celebrations, Babes In The Wood, Happy Event, Pack Of Lies, Puss In Boots, Blithe Spirit, Autumn Manoeuvres, The Sleeping Beauty, Relatively Speaking, Signarelle, Sinbad The Sailor, Arsenic and Old Lace, All My Sons, Peter Pan, Bedroom Farce, The Chalk Garden, Aladdin & His Really Useful Lamp, An Ideal Husband, Absurd Person Singular, Little Red Riding Hood, Dancing at Lughnasa, When We Are Married, Jack & The Beanstalk, 84 Charing Cross Road, California Suite, Cinderella, Dear Octopus, Tale of Two Cities, Goldilocks & The Three Bears, Steel Magnolias, Hobson’s Choice, Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, The Noble Spaniard, The Winslow Boy, Mother Goose, See How They Run, Touch of Danger, Robinson Crusoe, Stepping Out, The Importance of being Earnest, Puss In Boots, The Cherry Orchard, Tom Jones, Sleeping Beauty, Rebecca, Move Over Mrs Markham, Aladdin & His Really Useful Lamp, Lend Me A Tenor, Gaslight, Peter Pan, Rumours, Intent To Murder , Cinderella, Ten Times Table, Party Piece. If you would like your local group to present their profile – why not jot down a few notes about it and get in touch with Life In Petersfield? Contact us at 01730 235669 email: info@lifemags.co.uk
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Alive to poetry at TPS Andrew Motion, the Poet Laureate, returned to The Petersfield School in November to host an evening of poetry. Nigel Poole, the head teacher, told the invited audience at the TPS Studio that Andrew had succeeded in his aim of “demystifying the role of poetry” and bringing it “into the realms of everyday life”.
I
n the first half of the evening
visited I can’t think of one
the students from years 10 &
which has responded more
11, who had taken part in
eagerly than this one... the level
workshop in October, read their
of commitment, the level of
finished work (advance copies
expertise, the level of interest
of which had been sent to
in formal questions really was
Andrew).
astounding.”
After the interval Andrew
Community Arts Manager of
published book In the Blood
the Studio, who organised both
and talked about the time he
events, said that this was an
first “came alive“ to poetry. He
intimate yet inspirational
also read poems from a new
evening – a direct example of
manuscript which will be
the arts transforming a
published next year.
community activity. The
Andrew, who visits a school a
Andrew Motion and his TPS Poets
Ethna Mathews, the
read from his recently
students’ work will be compiled
week on average in term times,
into a publication at a later
said of his visit: ”It was an
date, along with a CD recording
extraordinary time I spent with
of their poetry. Andrew Motion
them. Of all the schools I have
has agreed to write a foreword.
Festival for the young A group from Sheet Church have staged Petersfield’s first Festival for Young People. This Exhibition of Art & Craft at the Festival Hall aimed to bridge the generation gap by showing work by the young alongside exhibits by older people, in ages ranging from 4 to 94.
T
he success of the festival
the theme of ‘Peace’ by other
building. An ATC information
although the town has a long
was immediately apparent
pupils, was positively heart-
stand presented examples of
tradition in the public
to 200 or more visitors who
rending.
how youthful enthusiasms can
performance of music and
be channelled into worthwhile
drama. End of term exhibitions
activities outside the arts.
in schools are seen mainly by
attended the free one-day
Inside the Festival Hall was
event in October. A professional
sheer magic, with 170 exhibits:
exhibition would have been
textiles (including some
proud of the high standard of
beautiful quilts), sculpture,
two years ago – Roger Parkes,
work and skill by young and old,
ceramics, woodwork, paintings,
Chairman, Nigel Wills,
of their uninhibited use of
furniture, clothing, calligraphy,
Treasurer, Daphne Clark, Alex
pattern for the future, and that
colour and space, and of the
and much more. Overhead
Levitt and Peter Nicholson –
some of the established arts
wide range of subjects. It was a
were fantastical flying objects
wanted to connect the
organisations provide practical
true coming together across
created in woven withies
generations and to foster a
help. Congratulations and
the years.
covered in tissue.
The organising group set up
parents and a few civic dignitaries. Let us hope that this sets the
better understanding and
thanks to all concerned in this
A craft display by the
Exhibitors included local
respect between them. They
brave enterprise. life
youngest pupils of Sheet
schools and organisations –
launched the festival after a
Primary School – skeletons by
TPS, Bedales, Ditcham Park
couple of small projects and
the youngest, a pottery village
School, The Embroiderers’
also against the odds (such as
Roy Kersley
‘Petersfield Tomorrow’,
Guild, Junior Embroiderers – as
lack of funding).
Tel: 01730 264083
beautiful little glazed plaques
well as individuals such as
and some model Temples by 10
Simon Blumlein, with his model
lacks a mechanism for young
year olds – filled the foyer. A
Swiss railways, and Tony
people to show publicly what
panel of handwritten poems on
Sanders, with model boat
they can do in arts and crafts,
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They believe that Petersfield
E-mail: roykersley@aol.co
Arts
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Petersfield Musical Festival 2007
Paul Spicer
The Petersfield Musical Festival, which celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2006, is an established annual event. The week-long festival next year, from 9 to 17 March, includes performers of all ages from Petersfield and the surrounding area. Professional and amateur musicians join together at the Festival Hall to make a combined community activity both sociable and entertaining. Diana Collins reports. ehearsals are well in hand and invitations even now are being issued to friends, relations and music enthusiasts to join the audiences in the Festival Hall, as well as in the Festival Bar, local restaurants and homes before and afterwards. The 2007 Festival will have a tinge of sadness, following the death in August of Michael Hurd, composer and musician. He supported the Petersfield Musical Festival, both as its Chairman and later President for over 30 years. Many of Michael’s compositions have been performed at the Festival and with other music groups in Petersfield. The opening concert of the Festival on Friday 9 March will be a tribute to Michael Hurd and his music. Paul Spicer, a choral conductor of national repute, directs two large choral concerts on successive Saturdays. The choirs are composed of the singers of Choral Societies in Petersfield, Rogate, Alton, Fernhurst, and Denmead.
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Michael Hurd
Monday and Wednesday evenings are youth concerts, bringing to our stage the stars of tomorrow from schools in and around the town. Thursday’s concert is a performance by The Petersfield Orchestra. The Celebrity Concert on Friday 16 March will feature the great veteran traditional jazz man, Kenny Ball and his Band. The complete programme is shown (left). Tickets are available from One Tree Books, Lavant Street, Petersfield. life More information is available from Diana Collins, 01730 261638, and the website: www.petersfieldmf.plus.com
Petersfield Antiques Fair 9-11 February (see Arts Diary page 38) Antiques spanning five centuries go on display and for sale at this popular event. It attracts connoisseurs, collectors, and 43 leading antique dealers, showing more than 10,000 individual pieces at prices from less than £20 to more than £10,000. You will find fine Georgian and Victorian furniture, Victorian oil paintings and watercolours, fine silver and jewellery, clocks, barometers, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and all kinds of rare and unusual collectors’ items. All exhibits strictly vetted for quality and authenticity. Open to the public every day. Admission: £4.00. Organised by: Caroline Penman, Penman Fairs, Widdicombe, Bedford Place, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1LWU. Telephone: 0870 350 2442. Website: www.penman-fairs.co.uk
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Arts Diary
Arts Diary Saturday 6 January Twelfth Night Concert Opera South Venue: Georgian House Hotel, Haslemere Time: 6.00pm Book Tickets: 01730 817547 Friday 12 January Dick Whittington by Norman Miller The Winton Players Pantomime Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 7.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 268829 Saturday 13 January Dick Whittington by Norman Miller The Winton Players Pantomime Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 2.00pm and 7.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 268829 Sunday 14 January The Elixir of Love (L’Elisir d’Amore) by Donizetti Opera South: introductory talk by Tom Higgins, Director of Music Venue: Capron House, North Street, Midhurst Time: 2.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 817547 Dick Whittington by Norman Miller The Winton Players Pantomime Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 2pm Book Tickets: 01730 268829 Tuesday 16 January Anton Chekhov performed by Michael Pennington Venue: Bedales Olivier Theatre Time: 7.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 711511 Friday 19 January Dick Whittington by Norman Miller The Winton Players Pantomime Please see Friday 12 January Saturday 20 January Beethoven, Poulenc, Elgar and Laillet The Louisa Denby Trio – bassoon, oboe and piano Venue: St. Peter’s Church Time: 7.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 260213
organist: Thomas Trotter Venue: St Lawrence Parish Church, Alton, Hampshire GU34 2BW Time: 8pm Harry Beckett Quintet Trumpet/flugelhorn, alto/soprano sax, piano, bass, drums Venue: Bedales Olivier Theatre Time: 8.00pm Book Tickets: 01730 711511 Saturday 27 January Southern Pro Musica – Mozart Southern Orchestral Concert Society Conductor: Jonathon Willcocks Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 7.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 261199 Wednesday 31 January Children’s Concert Southern Orchestral Concert Society Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 10.45am Book Tickets: SOLD OUT Friday 2 February Jazz With Dinner Venue: Georgian House Hotel, High Street, Haslemere GU27 2JY Time: 8.00pm Book Tickets: 01428 656644 The Thwarting of Baron Bolligrew by Robert Bolt Dunhurst Groups’ Play Venue: Bedales Olivier Theatre Time: 7.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 711511 Saturday 3 February The Thwarting of Baron Bolligrew by Robert Bolt Dunhurst Groups’ Play Venue: Bedales Olivier Theatre Time: 2.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 711511 Monday 5 February Churchers College Lunchtime Recital Venue: St. Peters Church Time: 1.00pm Admission free
Dick Whittington by Norman Miller The Winton Players Pantomime Please see Saturday 13 January
Friday 9 February Petersfield Antiques Fair Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 10.30am-6.00pm Telephone: 0870 350 2442. Website: www.penman-fairs.co.uk
Tuesday 23 January Alton Organist Society Organ Concert Alton Organist Society Starring international concert
Saturday 10 February Petersfield Antiques Fair Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 10.30am-6.00pm Please see Friday 9 February
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Sunday 11 February Petersfield Antiques Fair Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 10.30am-5.00pm Please see Friday 9 February Tuesday 20 February The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti Opera South and Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Tom Higgins Venue: Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road, Haslemere GU27 2AS Time: 7.00pm Book tickets: 01428 642161 Wednesday 21 February The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 7.30pm Please see Tuesday 20 February Friday 23 February The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 7.30pm Please see Tuesday 20 February Saturday 24 February The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 5.30pm Please see Tuesday 20 February Tuesday 27 February Black Atlas inspired by George MacDonald Fraser’s novel Black Ajax London Shakespeare Workout Venue: Bedales Olivier Theatre Time: 7.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 711511 Wednesday 28 February Optomistic Futurism a talk by Richard Seymour Venue: Bedales Olivier Theatre Time: 7.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 711511 Wednesday 1 March – 23 March (closed Sundays and Sat 17)
Head/Hand/Heart 3 Optomisi Futurism Presented by Paul Martin Design Company Venue: Bedales Gallery Time: 2.00-5.00 (Mon-Fri), 10-1 (Sat) Saturday 3 March Verdi Requiem H.M.S. Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Darrell Davidson Venue: Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road, Haslemere, GU27 2AS Book Tickets: 01428 642161 Sunday 4 March Youth Dance Platform Local and county dance groups perform Venue: Bedales Olivier Theatre Time: 7.00pm Book Tickets: 01730 711511 Tuesday 6 March Schubert Notturno D897, Dvorák Piano Trio in F minor op. 65, Beethoven Piano Trio in B flat op. 97 (‘Archduke’) Rosamunde Trio piano, violin, cello Venue: Bedales Olivier Theatre Time: 7.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 711511 Friday 9 March – Saturday 17 March Petersfield Musical Festival 2007 Celebrity Concert: Friday 16th – great veteran, traditional jazzman Kenny Ball and his Band Choral Concerts conducted by Paul Spicer: Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 The Petersfield Orchestra: Thursday 15 Youth Concerts: Monday 12 and Wednesday 14 Book Tickets: 01730 261638 Details on page 37. If you would like your arts event featured here, please e-mail the details to: info@lifemags.co.uk FAO Lucy Coates
Life
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2. Run away or
3. Put up with it
Relate hold sessions in Petersfield hospital on a Wednesday evening, or you can come to the centre in Portsmouth (open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 9pm, and all day Saturday). Just one session talking to a counsellor may make a difference. They will not tell you what to do, but will help you find the right solution for the issues you are dealing with. Problems may include communication, depression, stress, alcohol/drug dependency, loss of a relationship, inability to form a relationship, domestic abuse etc. Relate see couples (married and cohabiting), individuals, same sex couples … anyone with a relationship issue. Contact Relate and see if they can help. Tel/text/fax: 023 9282 7026 relate@relateportsmouth.org.uk / www.relateportsmouth.org.uk
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Local Property
Downlands Cottage - Cubitt & West
Happy New Year in prospect Agents reflect on the market in 2006 and look forward to a brave new year. Nick Keith reports 21 Marden Way - Cubitt & West
M
2006, from £285,000 in 2005.
tend to sell house in the
demand for houses with four
The firm is re-branding the
£250,000 to £750,000 range.
bedrooms and more in the
2006, with the right balance of
image of its 40 branches with
But people are not necessarily
area.”
supply and demand. Now they
new bright green shop fronts
aware that we deal with every
wait to see what this year
and a fresh logo. Part of Arun
part of the market.”
brings and they seem quietly
Estates, which claims to be the
optimistic, as long as there are
largest independent agency in
from in the Petersfield property
very long. In December, Cubitt &
no economic surprises and
the South East, Cubitt & West
market? Some say that buyers
West took instructions on a 5/6-
interest rates remain steady.
has a bold mission statement –
come mainly from London, but
bedroom house in Stoner Hill,
to be the number one agent in
Cubitt & West statistics show
Steep. Within nine days the
the coming year with
every town. “This estate agency
that their buyers come from
house was under offer with
confidence. “It has been a really
is run by property people and
within a 25-mile radius of where
three sealed bids for over the
good year for us – a record
not by accountants,” says
they already live.
asking price of nearly
breaking one,” says Robert
Robert McLaughlin.
report an excellent year in
Cubitt & West looks forward to
McLaughlin, the branch
“We have a reputation for
Where do the buyers come
“Petersfield is changing with more young people with
manager in Petersfield. Average
operating in the middle to upper
families looking for homes here,
prices crept up, to £288,000 in
end of the market – that we
and there is a high level of
Those types of houses are in shorter supply and do not usually stay on the market for
£500,000. Last year they sold a series of
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interest rates to rise in 2007,
modern four-bedroom houses
they are still at a historical low
close together in a row in
and should not have a negative
Marden Way, on the popular
impact on the market.
Herne Farm development, for
He also believes that the
between £350,000 and
property market will not be
£425,000, while a detached
unduly affected by the
house in the same street
Government’s new Home
fetched £550,000. At the
Information Pack, which is due
upper end, a grade II listed
for introduction in June 2007
house in Bell Hill went for
under an EU directive. Trials
£650,000, and a large property
have recently started in various
needing modernisation in Hill
areas, and it is now a question
Brow for over £700,00
of ‘wait and see’.
Prices do not preclude first
“There is a big demand for
time buyers, especially with
family houses with privacy and
financial help from parents and
a garden, and prices in that part
grandparents. “Many of them
of the market will inevitably be
benefit from what we call first
strong. Petersfield remains a
and second line inheritances,”
town for buyers with
Robert McLaughlin explains.
aspirations, he adds. “But there
So a studio flat in Charles
is a huge jump in price from a
Street near the station fetches
three-bedroom semi for around
around £100,000; two-bedroom
£350,000 to a four-bed family
flats in Chapel Street for around
house in a good location, which
£160,000; a modern terrace
will cost £650,000 or more. So
house with three bedrooms
many families are extending
near the leisure centre for
into the roof.”
£195,000. Older cottages fetch
The firm, with its great
more – about £250,000 for a
tradition and outstanding local
cottage in The Spain, or an
knowledge, specialises in the
Edwardian cottage in Station
middle market, particularly
Road, West Meon.
interesting houses. Typical
One of Robert McLaughlin’s
properties have included a two-
proudest achievements for
bedroomed thatched cottage in
Cubitt & West in 2006 was the
East Meon dating from the 17th
firm’s sponsorship of Petersfield
century. Once the village
Infant School, including blanket
garage, the cottage has plenty
promotion of their December
of period features and a pretty
Christmas Fair, which raised
garden buts needs some
over £4,000. The sponsorship
modernising. Over in Liphook,
continues in 2007.
within walking distance of the
One of the oldest businesses
town centre, a three-bedroom
in the town, Jacobs & Hunt, was
detached house with a long
founded as W P Jacobs in 1895.
garden made £335,000.
It was a combined auctioneer
Up in Hill Brow they have sold
and estate agent. They later
a large ‘contemporary’ house –
moved to their current offices in
built for the owner in the 60s –
Lavant Street near the station.
with 4/5 bedrooms and an
Chris Jacobs, the third
attractive garden for £625,000.
generation of the founding family, retired seven years ago. “Petersfield has great schools
Cheaper in Bordon Moving to the edge of the
– we are spoilt for choice,” says
Petersfield area, buyers on a
James Dodds, at Jacobs & Hunt.
tighter budget will not find
“And great shops, with the
better value than Bordon and
recent arrival of Fat Face, Laura
Whitehill. Chapplins opened in
Ashley and now Marks &
1996 and now has five offices –
Spencer.” Although he expects
in Bordon, Waterlooville, Havant,
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White Cottage - Jacobs & Hunt
Cosham, and Fareham. One of
bedroom flat in Whitehill for
the founding partners, Willam
£105,000; a two-bedroom
Newell says that the local area
modern terraced house in
is concentrated round Bordon,
Lindford and an extended three
Whitehill and Lindford. He
bedroom semi in Bordon, both
reports steady sales in 2006,
for around £180,000.
and is looking for more
At a higher price level, you
property in 2007. He expects
can expect to pay some
interest rates will “creep up”
£290,000 for a four-bedroom
and he too doubts whether the
house in popular development
Home Information Pack will
in Canada Way.
impact the market too severely. The area has recently acquired
Chapplins,
a Tesco, and there are good
9 High Street, Bordon,
shopping opportunities in
01420 487079.
Farnham, Petersfield and Haslemere. This is a good
Cubitt & West,
location for first-time buyers,
High Street, Petersfield,
with one-bedroom flats starting
01730 262931.
at £95,000 and three-bedroom semis at around £180,000. Chapplins’ portfolio of sales has included: a first floor one-
Jacobs & Hunt, 26 Lavant Street, Petersfield, 01730 262744
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My Sporting Diary
Trials of a top cyclist The first thing you notice about BEN INSTONE is his height. At 6 ft 7 in tall, Ben has been called “the giant of British Cycling”. One of the UK’s top time triallists, he won 27 of the 29 regional events he contested in 2006. He also won a bronze medal in the National 50 Mile Championship and was a member of the winning team, a3crg. He holds at least 13 course records, mainly in the South District where he does most of his racing. Ben Instone
After his training ride, Ben
this time he continued to cycle
bikes the six miles from his
for pleasure but stayed away
home to work in Petersfield, a
from racing. His return to
journey which takes him about
racing in 2003 came when his
20 minutes. He specialises in
partner decided to take up time
25 and 50 mile trials – with
trialling as triathlon training. So
best times of 48 mins 48 secs,
far his injury shows no sign of
and 1 hour 41 mins. “At 25 miles
reappearing.
I average just over 30mph and
In 2007, Ben is hoping for an
at 50 miles that drops to
even better season. His main
between 29 and 30 mph,” he
rival will be Michael Hutchinson,
says. His 25-mile time is the
the only man who has captured
fastest time set this year in the
the national 10-, 25-, 50-, 100-
UK.
mile and 12-hour championships
For two years Ben has trained
in one year (2005). “Time
with Dr. Auriel Forrester, of
trialling is a hard sport
Scientific Coaching, who has
because it puts such pressure
represented Great Britain in
on you both physically and
road racing and is a former UCI
mentally. It’s a competition
World Masters Pursuit
between you and the clock.
gentle giant, Ben runs Bike
A
foot of the South Downs. After
Champion. She is also the
Competitors start at one-
Doc, just off the High
work he has to cycle home, of
current hour record holder in
minute intervals, and there’s no
Street, Petersfield (behind Bath
course.
the women’s 40 plus age
one around to pace you. For
category. Fomerly the Head of
that reason it’s known as the race of truth.”
Travel). “Cycling takes up most
Although the sport requires
of my time, and when I am not
no special diet, Ben eats a
Sport Science at the University
on my bike I am resting.”
great deal and spends most of
of Luton, she is now a full-time
his time ‘grazing’. Water is vital,
cycling and triathlon coach.
He spends more time training
Since spring 2006 Ben has
Ben’s team, a3crg, is always looking for new members, especially younger riders. “A lot
in the winter months, between
and he tries to drink at least 1
November and March, which is
1/2 litres of water per hour
been using an SRM power
of cyclists are initially put off
off-season for time trialling. In
while riding. This is often mixed
meter, which allows him to train
by what they see as poor
winter training takes up to four
with an energy supplement. On
and monitor his progress much
performance. This is usually
hours of his time on a single
top of this he consumes about
more accurately. In a time trial
because they don’t know how
day, whereas in summer that
5 litres of water during the rest
the cyclist aims to keep power
to pace themselves when riding
reduces to between 45 and 90
of the day.
as constant as possible, while
against the clock, not because
speed and cadence vary
they are unfit. Also, time
minutes because of competitive
Time trialling has become a
commitments. He normally has
highly technical and
according to the terrain. If
trialling lacks some of the ‘pose
one rest day per week.
computerised sport. Ben’s
power is constant, heart rate
value’ of other cycling
titanium racing bike is equipped
will drift upwards slowly.
disciplines. However, the good
His mornings are spent
The SRM allows Ben to
thing about time trialling is that
cycling and resting, and his
with the latest £2300 SRM
afternoons at Bike Doc (part of
power measuring cranks, along
monitor his progress in training
it’s a very safe and friendly
the ‘resting’ period). Ben’s day
with an aerodynamic solid
and racing with great accuracy.
sport.” life
starts with breakfast at 9am,
carbon rear wheel that retails
He emails the stats from his
usually two or three bowls of
for over £1000. His Litespeed
training stints to his coach and
cereal or porridge, and then he
Blade frame alone costs £2500.
she analyses the complex data
goes out training on one of his
Ben admits with a smile that
so that she can optimise his
bikes. Ben’s partner Kaaren
you can get a decent car for
training programme.
May is a former triathlete who
less than his bike is worth: “I
also cycles competitively;
have always ridden a bike, don’t
cycling at the age of 25, Ben
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between them they have some
own a car and have just started
was forced to take a four-year
Tel: 01730 266554
10 bikes at their home at the
learning to drive.”
break with a bad back. During
Email: ben@bikedoc.co.uk
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Competition results
WINNER’s MESSAGE: I'm French, aged 43 and live in Calais. Keen on photography since I was 11, I did a lot of different things but the photography is a passion. I would like to make a living of it. I spent five months in England this year to learn your language. During my stay, I met a nice lady who invited me to visit Hampshire. She works in Petersfield. The last week of April 2006, she took me for one day to explore your town. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of your peaceful town. This photograph has been taken with a digital camera Canon 350D and a lens 28-70 f2.8 L. Philippe Puget
And the winner is... Philippe Puget, from Calais, wins the prize for the best photograph of 'Life in Petersfield'. His winning photo (above) tells a story and evokes a strong emotion. We like the voyeuristic approach, with strong colours, a striking image, and a composition which is asking for a caption story about the imaginary conversation between the two characters. You want to keep looking at the image to discover what was going on, although it wasn't 'busy'. Overall we had a good quality of entries and it's clear that people love the town. The Lake seemed to feature in a great number of 'views' and some of the images were lovely but did not really represent 'life' (more still life!). Top marks to you all for showing us new views of the town. Here are a handful of commended entries. Tina Bolton and Nick Keith, Judges
David Monger
Adam Collier Mark Formby
Andrew Stormont
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Susanne Weber
Eleaner Hoofer... ‘Leaf in Petersfield’
Competition
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Life cycles Having set up 16 years ago, OWENS CYCLES have moved from Petersfield to Steep. Here’s the company’s story
Are there secondhand bikes for sale? Yes. Bikes are taken in part exchange for new bikes.
When did Owens Cycles start? Owens Cycles started in 1990 in Liss, where founder Owen Pattinson born, brought up and lived, They moved to Lavant Street, Petersfield, in 1995 as most customers came from Petersfield.
Why did Owens move from Lavant Street? More and more customers are buying on-line rather than from shops. Hence a high street retail outlet is not so important as the emphasis is on service.. In the new premises in Steep he still maintains a showroom but more importantly, he has a large parts and servicing complex.
What was the inspiration? Owen had previously worked for D S Cycles in Haslemere and saw an opportunity to develop his own business. Is Owen himself a competitive cyclist? At 39, Owen still enjoys taking part in Mountain Biking and Cyclocross events. Most expensive bike in the shop? The most expensive bike in stock costs around the £4,000 mark but some bikes cost £7,000 or more. How many types of bike? 10 different brands. Have bikes changed in the time Owens has operated? Yes. When Owens started most bikes were 3-speed (Sturmey Archer) ladies and gents models, made of steel. Nowadays aluminium bikes are the trend – especially mountain bikes fitted with shock absorbers, low gearing systems and powerful brakes. Many models even have disk braking systems. What is the most popular type of bike? Mountain bikes.
What servicing does Owens offer? Complete servicing facilities. Most popular gizmos for cyclists? Bike computers that tell you speed, distance travelled, etc. How many staff? Four, plus Owen. Tips for looking after your bike? Keep it clean! 3 road safety hints for cyclists? Avoid busy roads. Don’t ride too close to the edge. Wear a helmet. Anything different on offer in Owens other branch in Four Marks? In Steep, the emphasis is on mountain bikes, but in Four Marks road bikes are more popular. Owens Cycles: Open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday. Stoner Hill Road, Steep, Petersfield. 01730 260446 2 Oak Green Parade, Four Marks. 01420 563922.
Competition Win cycling vouchers Answer 3 simple questions about Owens Cycles, and two winners will be selected by draw from the correct answers. First Prize £100 voucher from Owens Cycles Second Prize £50 voucher from Owens Cycles The questions 1) What are bikes often made of these days? 2) What is the cost of the most expensive bike at Owens Cycles? 3) What is the most important part of Owens’ new showroom in Steep?
Terms and Conditions • Entries must be received by 31 January 2007 • The winner will be decided by a draw and announced in the March-April edition of Life in Petersfield • The Editor’s decision is final • Employees of Life Magazines and Owens Cycles are not allowed to submit entries. Send your answers to: Life Magazines Ltd Cycle Competition Email to: info@lifemags.co.uk Life in Petersfield 22 High Street, Petersfield GU 32 3JL
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Useful Numbers
Leisure
Useful Directory of Petersfield & District Emergency Numbers
Council Numbers
Fire: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters: 023 8062 4000
East Hampshire District Council: 01730 266551 Petersfield Town Council: 01730 264182
Health: Petersfield Hospital: 01730 263221 The Grange Surgery: 01730 267722 The Swan Surgery: 01730 264546 Police: Hampshire Police general enquiry number: 0845 045 4545
Accredited Bed and Breakfasts 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 Pipers Bungalow, 1 Oaklands Road, £28-£35: 01730 262131 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
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Helplines, Support Groups & Charities 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 Natural England (formerly Countryside Agency): 020 7932 5800 Relate: 02392 827026 Samaritans: 08457 909090 South Downs Association of Disabled People & Shopmobility Services: 01730 710474 Southern Water: 0845 278 0845 The Salvation Army (local branch): 01730 262820 Tourist Information Office: 01730 268829 Winton House Centre (centre for Hospital Cars & Age Concern): 01730 266046
Local walks info: www.hants.gov.uk/walking; www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southd owns Petersfield Library: 01730 263451 Petersfield Museum: 01730 262601 Petersfield Rugby Football Club: 01730 269744/265072 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
Places of Worship Petersfield Methodist Church, Station Road (Methodist): 01730 233862 Petersfield Christian Fellowship (all denominations welcome): 01730 231400 Petersfield Methodist Church: 01730 233862 Contact: John Pine 01730 300072 St Lawrence’s R.C Church, Station Road (Roman Catholic): 01730 262290 St Peter’s Church, The Square (Church of England): 01730 260213
Sheet County Primary School: 01730 263310 Steep Primary School: 01730 263988 West Meon C.E. Primary School: 01730 829213 Secondary: Bedales School: 01730 300100 Churcher’s College: 01730 263033 The Petersfield School: 01730 263119
Travel Numbers General: Public transport information line: 0870 6082608 www.traveline.org.uk Airports: Bournemouth Airport: 01202 364000 Gatwick Airport: 08700 002 468 Heathrow Airport: 08700 000 123 London City Airport: 0207 646 0000 Luton Airport: 01582 405 100 Southampton Airport: 08700 400 009 Stansted Airport: 0870 000 0303 Buses: National Express: 08705 808080 Stagecoach Coastline: 01903 237661
Schools Primary: Buriton County Primary School: 01730 263526 Ditcham Park School: 01730 825659 Dunannie (Bedales Pre-Prep School): 01730 300400 Dunhurst (Bedales Junior School): 01730 300200 East Meon C of E Controlled Infant School: 01730 823218 Froxfield C of E Infant School: 01730 827251 Herne Junior School: 01730 263746 Langrish School: 01730 263883 Petersfield Infant School: 01730 263048
Ferries: Brittany Ferries: 0870 536 0360 P & O Stena Line: 0870 600 0600 Trains: Eurostar: 0870 518 6186 National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 South West Trains: 0845 600 0650 If you would like to display the phone number of a local group, business or society, please e-mail it to: info@lifemags.co.uk FAO Lucy Coates