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we are deleighted to have reached the major milestone of fifty editions. from our inception in cafe nero where we planned to publish our first edition back in 2012 - see it on line at: www.postcodepublicastions.com we have grown steadily, far exceeding our initial modest targets to raise funds for community projects throughout the postcode districts which we serve. since then we have raised and donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to worthy projects across the area helping younger and older residents, and we hope to be able to continue this work through the kind inclusion of our advertisiers and the corporations that offer us their generous corporate support funding. please share likes on facebook to spread the word and extend our readership. although we are presently only publishing on line we are planning to return to having paper copies available in our usual pick up points as before.

repair cafÉ havant to open soon

repair cafe havant was due to officially launch on 13 June but like so many things had to take a back seat as the area struggled with the challenge of coronavirus. however as we emerge from lockdown plans are afoot to get the repair cafe up and running within the next month or so. our location will be at the pallant centre in central havant and we will open once we feel it is safe to do so. the repair cafe does not intend to take work away from existing repairers but instead offers a chance to keep items out of landfill and in use for longer. at the same time it offers the opportunity for people to learn new skills by watching a repairer fix an item. if you want to keep in touch with what is happening with repair cafe havant or would like to find out about volunteering with the repair cafe please join the facebook group – search for “repair cafe havant” or drop an email to repaircafehavant@gmail.com. the repair cafe relies on volunteers – not just to repair items but also as the first point of contact – welcoming visitors, taking details and matching up items in need of repairs with repairers.

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Funding award to Park Community School alan delivering food and shopping the last few months have been tough for many local residents, and i know the sacrifices that have been made to help us control the virus and save lives. But while coronavirus has challenged us all, it has also brought out the very best in our communities. i’m proud that more than 400 residents signed-up for my local volunteer network, supporting hundreds of other residents across the whole constituency. i want to celebrate everyone who helped in the community, going above and beyond to help family, friends, neighbours and people they didn’t know at all. that’s why i’ve launched my coronavirus community hero awards to recognise the contribution that many in our community have made. if you know someone who has made a contribution to helping the vulnerable or those in need, please nominate them through my website to recognise and thank them for their work. it could be an individual, business, community group or voluntary body that deserves recognition. you can nominate online by visiting alanmak.org.uk/heroawards if you’re still isolating and need help and support, you can contact me by visiting alanmak.org.uk/isolationhelp and i’ll ensure you’re connected to someone who can help. you can also call the hampshire response hub on 0333 370 4000.

in the last month the government has announced some easing of the lockdown restrictions. to find out more visit the dedicated section of my website www.alanmak.org.uk/covid19 that i’m keeping up-to-date with the latest information and advice i receive. in the last few weeks i've also been working closely with havant and waterlooville fc, where i am vice president and a season ticket holder, to help them secure a playoff place in the national league south. the hawks were second in the table when football stopped in march, which would have normally entitled them to a playoff position. they were initially told by the league authorities that the playoffs could not take place due because the league misinterpreted government restrictions. i took up the case with the sports minister, who agreed with my view that the hawks are eligible to play if they can do so safely. following my intervention, the national league has now changed its recommendation to enable playoffs, a decision that has now been endorsed by the other clubs in the division through a vote. i hope that everyone stays safe and i'll continue to provide regular updates to my email newsletter subscribers. to subscribe for updates, visit alanmak.org.uk/newsletter.

for a second year a joint government funding award to park community school and romsey community school will allow them to expand their last year’s exiting ‘connect4summer’ programme providing for children, their families or carers, and additional support for our most vulnerable families in need, at fifty-eight venues across hampshire, portsmouth, southampton and the isle of wight including a range of sports activities, healthy cooking classes. headteacher of park community school, christopher anders, said: “we are very excited and delighted to be involved in this large project for a second year. we will be able to support more families with holiday child care and family fun days.”

community manager susan parish at park community school reported that the legacy created by the connect4summer programme in 2019 will continue and be expanded. susan said “we believe that this programme will meet a need for all families by addressing social isolation, providing good quality food and a whole range of activities for the family in safe environments, going some way to making the summer holidays something to enjoy”. for further details please contact susan parish at park community school, middle park way, havant, po9 4Bu s.parish@pcs.hants.sch.uk tel: 023 9248 9800

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Unlocked in lockdown with covid-19 forcing most of us into lockdown it has suddenly provided us with time on our hands and we hear of so many people who have used this unexpected time to explore new hobbies such as art, knitting, building projects/ diy, gardening etc or gaining new skills. we would love to hear from our readers how you have used this time to your advantage and what new skills projects that you have achieved. photographs would be useful and we will

undertake to publish some of these in forthcoming editions of our community newspapers. send your information to editor@postcodepublications.com

why not take up a unique opportunity to have your name in lights? the hayling island station theatre has 144 seats and we need to replace them. we are seeking funding from hayling council but also have to raise money ourselves. so we are giving you a one-off chance to dedicate a seat at station theatre in a row of your choice (subject to availability) with your

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special or personal message. you can “name a seat” for a minimum donation of £50.00 that lasts for ten years. your special or personal message of 65 characters max (including spaces) will be engraved onto a plaque which will be affixed to a seat in a row of your choice, thus making it a very special part of

the theatre’s history. for businesses, commemorative plaques are available for £250 for ten years. a seat sponsorship form can be obtained from the theatre Box office (023 9246 6363) and online: https://www.stationtheatre.co.uk/sponsor_a_seat.php

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Quarantine crafts from making space the coronavirus lockdown means millions of people are looking for ways to fill their time, and parents are searching for activities to keep their children busy at home. luckily, making space can provide creative inspiration for all, adults and children alike. the havant-based craft organisation may have closed its doors to the public during the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean the making has to stop, as outreach project manager ami hyde has developed a series of online resources to keep people crafting from home. each week, a number of video demonstrations are posted on making space’s website and youtube channel, covering fashion design, animation, papercraft, print, textiles and more, all designed to be tried from the comfort of your home using readily available materials. the tasks can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. ami said, “we were so disappointed not to be able to run our usual workshops during coronavirus, but i still wanted to inspire people to be creative, especially as it can be hard to fill the time at home during the government restrictions.we know how fantastic craft is at promoting mental wellbeing - just trying out a new activity provides a huge sense of achievement, and is also great fun!”

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makers who try out the tasks can share their results on making space’s social media channels, and all videos are provided free of charge, although viewers can choose to make a donation to support the craft charity during the lockdown. all the videos can be viewed on making space’s website - makingspace.org

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CRAFT BEERS - Joseph Holt of Manchester By david harris, member of the British guild of Beer writers - email: mydogisfinn@gmail.com

will our pubs ever get back to normal?

holt’s are an independent family owned firm who have been brewing in manchester since 1849. they have 127 pubs in north west england and supply over 500 other outlets across the country. the firm bought their first pub in 1861 and started bottling beer in 1901. the specialise in cask ales and offer a wide range of beers including golden ale, Bitter, mild, ipa and a Black ale. holt’s are active in the local community and set up the christie hospital and holt radium institute. here are my tasting notes: champion ale 1849 4.5% this is a dark ruby ale with a very full on malty, caramel flavour. i would call this a brown ale which is a traditional northern style of beer. it is slightly sweet, not unlike a mild. humdinger Golden ale 4.1% mexican honey is added to this golden brew to give it a well-balanced taste. this is a modern beer with a citrus aroma. maple moon 4.8% a dark golden beer with a touch of maple which does work and balances the citrus flavour. maple Gold Golden ale 4.3% this is a lighter version of maple moon. it is a golden ale with a fruity, citrus taste with just a hint of maple syrup.

sixex strong ale 6% this is a strong ale brewed to a 100 year old recipe. i really enjoyed this full on rich toffee flavoured beer. it is a beer to sip and really appreciate. it is a long time since i tried anything so full of flavour. highly recommended. manchester brown ale 3.6% i was immediately drawn to the lowry-like artwork on the label which suggests that this is an older style of beer. these types of low alcohol, sweet brown beers are deeply unfashionable now but were widely drunk up until the 1960s. i really like mild and brown ales with their sweet malty taste with an almost complete absence of hop flavour.

Gbbf 2020 cancelled holt’s beers are available by mail order from: www.bestofbritishbeer.co.uk/ the beers listed above cost from £29 for a case of 12 x 500 ml bottles. the great British Beer festival (gBBf) 2020 which was scheduled to be held from 4 – 8 august 2020 at olympia, london has been cancelled by camra. gBBf was the largest of its kind in the uk and attracted crowds of over 40,000. other smaller festivals have also been cancelled including the emsworth Beer festival which was due to be held from 25 -27 september. the organisers hope to be able to hold the event in the winter. it is possible that we will not see any beer festivals in the uk this year. for up to date information on beer events see what’s Brewing at: www.camra/org/uk

some pubs re-opened on 4 July.the new rules about social distancing means table service only. it will be interesting to see how this might work. all pubs in the uk have been closed since 23 march 2020. for the last 30 years there has been a steep decline in the number of pubs in the uk with up to 1000 closing each year. in 2019 there were around 38,000 pubs in england and wales together with 1,800 breweries. large pubs, particularly those with gardens may be able to manage social distancing but small pubs may struggle to open. pubs with restaurants may also be viable but small community pubs are at risk. most pubs in the uk are now owned by property companies such as admiral taverns, ei group, mitchells & Butlers, punch and wellington. their aims are to maximise the value of their real estate and we may see some of their pubs closing and ending up as housing developments or convenience stores. some pubs have tried to keep the business running by offering beer and/or food delivery services. demand for beer during the closure has remained high with many mail order firms reporting record levels of sales. prior to the coronavirus emergency 46% of beer was consumed in pubs. hopefully drinkers will return to pubs but the current social distancing rules mean that there will be no return to the way things used to be.

YOUR MONEY

Your business after covid-19 By paul underwood, director

the coronavirus pandemic has affected businesses, large and small, in all industries and some will have fared better than others. as restrictions are eased the road to recovery will present a challenge to most. But it is also a time for innovation, new opportunities and different ways of working. how can you ensure your business is flexible and ready to take advantage of whatever lies ahead? as we look beyond the pandemic, lockdowns and government funding, it's time to focus on what you may have learned and how to plan for the future, however rocky it may seem. unlike larger companies, small business owners are unlikely to have had a disaster recovery plan in place. the increasing threat of cybercrime may have encouraged you to think about your business continuity in the event of a security breach but the risk from a pandemic is unlikely to have crossed your mind. perhaps 'business as usual' will be a term that disappears from our vocabulary as 'the new normal' evolves. government financial

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INDIAN TAKEAWAY 27 MARKET PARADE HAVANT PO9 1PY

support for business and individuals has been generous and hopefully will have fulfilled its purpose of keeping most businesses and their employees afloat during the crisis. now is the time to consider the way you've been doing business - what changes do you need to make, where can you make savings, how will this affect your cashflow? there is a lot to think about especially if you're a small business and are unsure of your next step. having a plan to get your business back on track and keeping a clear focus on your business goals will be crucial. But first you need to assess your financial position and account for any borrowing or debts you may have to repay. whilst the future will be challenging for businesses, it's important to keep a positive outlook and an open mind so you are prepared.

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value of the countryside in south hampshire

£26 million a year or half a billion pounds over two generations cpre hampshire, the countryside charity announces the findings of a major piece of independent research it commissioned last year to explore the value of the countryside in south hampshire. the report focuses on the potential benefits to health and wellbeing, the economy, and the value of nature and ecosystems. ‘introducing a south hampshire green Belt: exploring the socioeconomic and environmental value’ by nef consulting, part of uk think tank the new economics foundation, is based on the large body of evidence from uk and international research. cpre hampshire is campaigning for a new green Belt to prevent urban sprawl north of the built-up areas of south hampshire. dee haas, chair of cpre hampshire said: ‘a south hampshire green Belt is part of our strategic vision for the county. we want to make sure that south hampshire has a countryside next door for current and future generations. a green Belt would provide vital access to the countryside for people living in the larger towns and cities of eastleigh, fareham, portsmouth, romsey, southampton and winchester, and restrict the further sprawl and merging of these urban areas. during the coronavirus lockdown, there’s been a surge of appreciation for the countryside and an awareness of the role that green spaces and nature play in our wellbeing. we’re realising the value of the countryside nearest to our homes. this value can be expressed in different ways.’ the research finds that the countryside north of the urban centres of south hampshire could generate almost £26

million a year in health, wellbeing, economic and ecosystem benefits if protected by a green Belt: • the health and wellbeing benefit for people living in and around this area of countryside could amount to up to £17 million a year. this value relates to the potential loss of wellbeing if the proposed green Belt area was built on. • the potential impact of building across the proposed green Belt area may cost the nhs up to £690,000 in increased gp visits a year. • the value of ecosystem services provided by the proposed green Belt area for food, removal of air and carbon pollution, flood protection and biodiversity are estimated at £7.6 million a year. these are important aspects in tackling the climate emergency. • the potential economic benefit from tourism and recreation in the proposed green Belt area is estimated as much as £1.3 million a year • looking ahead over two generations or the next 60 years, if net present value (npv) is applied to the annual figures, this could produce well in excess of half a billion pounds (£0.5 billion) in health, wellbeing, economic and ecosystem benefits • up to £452 million in health and wellbeing benefits for people living in and around the proposed green Belt • £192 million from ecosystem services

provided by the proposed green Belt area • £35 million in economic benefits from tourism and recreation activity in the proposed green Belt area. nef consulting’s analysis is based on the large body of evidence from uk and international research studies on the physical and mental health benefits of green and open spaces – benefits that are being highlighted even more to all of us during the coronavirus pandemic. dee haas added: ‘we want our decision-makers to make sure that the value of our countryside, as set out in this report, is retained by the protection of a green Belt – the only effective legislation

currently available to prevent urban sprawl. the report findings are relevant to any area of countryside or green space. as well as highlighting the huge value that our countryside and green spaces bring, they show what is lost – personally, socially, economically and environmentally - if they’re built on. it’s important that these values are considered by our planning authorities when deciding on the location of development we want to see a genuine ‘brownfield first’ approach. furthermore, there may be potential for reconsidering the uses in town and city centres, in the light of high street decline.’ to find out more and to read nef consulting’s report visit: |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| www.cprehampshire.org.uk

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Gardening

Jobs in the Garden for July and August

Article from the Hayling Island Horticultural Society

hopefully, everyone is now taking some time to enjoy their garden space which is full of flowers and garden produce and looking at its best. it is well documented that gardening has proven health benefits; is an excellent way to spend time outdoors in the fresh air and sunlight and to undertake physical activity at many different levels. spending time outdoors in your garden or nature and is also proven to elevate your mood and therefore your mental well-being. there are therefore, many jobs you can be getting on with this summer. keep on top of weeds hoe or pull them up when they are small and leave them on the surface to die back , ideally on a sunny day. care for your lawn it is important to continue giving your lawn some attention in summer. apply fertiliser, which along with regular cutting on a higher cut, and if necessary watering, will ensure you maintain a green and healthy lawn.

dahlias if you are growing dahlias, they are greedy plants, so give them a good feed in July. it is also a good time to tie stems to stakes or use a plant support. if you buy a new dahlia plant to put in your garden, choose a fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and a sunny, sheltered spot or even keep them in a pot. they will keep flowering through till autumn with regular deadheading.

fruit trees thin out your fruitâ€Ś. apple trees naturally shed some of their small fruit and large clusters of fruit will lead to lower quality later on. to ensure you get the best from your apples and pears for example, reduce each cluster to around two fruits. if you have an olive tree, water it well once a week rather than give it a small amount each day and give it a good feed at the same time. the same applies to other potted shrubs and pay particular attention to plants potted up more recently. cuttings take cuttings from your favourite perennials and shrubs to grow on for next year. even you do not have a greenhouse, these can be kept indoors on a windowsill in winter. if you need help or advice on the best way to do this, there is plenty of advice on the internet. there are many different ways to approach this, so it is best to check for each particular plant. the results can be very rewarding and you can share the results with friends and family if successful. Garden birds feed the birdsâ€Ś they still need feeding in the summer months especially when they are raising their young. high protein feed is

best. we have been more aware of the birds in our gardens this year and the bird song has definitely been louder or maybe just easier to hear with lower noise levels! wildflowers we hear a great deal about the importance of wildflower areas in our garden and if you have managed to create an area like this, you will be noticing the bees and insect life will have been enjoying it. continue to add plants and seeds to this area, maybe even appropriate ones from other parts of your garden. Just let it evolve naturally with minimum interference. this has been a challenging time for everyone, but we hope that if you have put time and effort into your garden or garden space, you feel it has been worth it. we have had to cancel our spring and summer shows, but have held a virtual show, with people sending us in photographs. we hope to show some photos of successful entries in the next issue. if you would like more information on the society, or how to join please visit our website website: www.hihs.org.uk or facebook page. they are both full of useful and friendly advice and have certainly been a source of support for fellow gardeners.

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helping people with dementia during the covid crisis the last few months have been tough for all of us, with lockdown, businesses and shops closed, children home from school and disruption to all our normal routines. But for people living with dementia this has been especially difficult. many of them may find it hard to understand what is happening and why they cannot do all the things they normally enjoy. in addition, understanding the social distancing rules and the need for additional handwashing and hygiene may be difficult. sports, activities and organised groups have all been suspended and most face to face meetings stopped, so carers too have struggled to find the support and advice they need. thankfully, things are beginning to ease, and we hope that before long we will be able to resume a more normal life. however, in the meantime there are still resources to turn to and people to help you even if we cannot meet. keeping in touch with family and friends is really important, whether by phone, online chats or now face to face at a social distance. try to maintain regular contact and help your loved ones with dementia to keep in touch too. as lockdown rules relax, it continues to be beneficial to take regular exercise, if only

getting out in the garden or for a short walk in the fresh air. for those unable to get out a simple chair-based routine will still help to keep them fit. there are many such classes online, from yoga to aerobics, so have a look for what suits you. maintaining a daily routine for anyone living with dementia, can be reassuring and help them to deal with life. as well as regular mealtimes, why not try some different activities during the day? if people enjoy listening to music, there are a number of resources to help you find suitable tunes. if you have internet access BBc musical memories and BBc memory radio are useful tools to find playlists, or you could compile your own list with the help of websites such as www.playlistforlife.org.uk if your loved one enjoys reading or looking at magazines, then you may find the library a useful resource. whilst libraries are closed you can access them online for newspapers, e-books and magazines. go to www.hants.gov.uk/library other simple activities might include crafts, baking, gardening or even jigsaw puzzles. games, puzzles and books specifically for people living with dementia are available from a number of websites, including alzheimer’s society, active minds

(www.active-minds.org) and www.alzproducts.co.uk amongst others. Before starting any activity gather together everything you need and try to take things slowly. reduce any distractions and background noise, turning off the tv for example. don’t worry if things go wrong, you may need to try a variety of different things to find what works for you. whilst alzheimer’s society are not currently running any face to face services locally, their website (www.alzheimers.org.uk) contains much useful information on coronavirus in relation to people with dementia, and resources to help you with activities at home, dealing with anxiety and much more. in addition, they have an online forum, dementia talking point, at which you can discuss issues with others in the same position and find mutual support; and a national dementia connect support line 0333 150 3456. the dementia advice and carer support service for hampshire, run by andover mind, is offering advice and support by phone, email and Zoom video call, as well as running virtual carers support groups online. they can be contacted on 01264 332297 or email enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

tel: 01264 835246 dementia friendly hampshire: provide support, advice and information for communities who want to become dementia friendly. also help to create dementia friendly activities and events. jane.ward@dementiafriendlyhampshire.org.uk adults health and care – local authority for help with social care, residential and nursing care homes and protecting people from abuse: tel 0300 555 1386 websites with information about dementia and support: nhs.uk/conditions/dementia-guide information for people with dementia, their families and friends: https://www.youngdementiauk.org/ the Young dementia network is a movement of people committed to improving the lives of those affected by young onset dementia. http://www.tide.uk.net/ a network of carers who work to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers: http://www.dementiaadventure.co.uk/ dementia adventure connects people living with dementia with nature and a sense of adventure. innovations in dementia is a community interest company which works nationally

with people with dementia, partner organisations and professionals with the aim of developing and testing projects that will enhance the lives of people with dementia: http://www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/ a website created by dr Jennifer Bute, a gp who is living with dementia: http://gloriousopportunity.org/ a website created by dr. gemma Jones, dementia care consultant: http://www.thewidespectrum.co.uk a website bringing together products and services available to people affected by dementia: https://www.unforgettable.org/ the lewy body dementia association (lbda) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the lewy body dementias (lBd), supporting people with lBd, their families and caregivers and promoting scientific advances: https://www.lbda.org huntington’s disease association: local group chair is michael foot, footmfoot@aol.com https://hda.org.uk information and advice on social care and support, community groups and local activities, home care providers and care homes in hampshire. https://connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk

dementia friendly havant are hosting a weekly Zoom memory café for all those affected by dementia in the havant Borough. this virtual meeting is broadcast live on the dementia friendly havant facebook page at 2pm every tuesday. if you would like to find out more or join the Zoom “café” then please contact dementia friendly havant via their facebook page or dementia friendly hayling island by email at hello@dementiafriendlyhayling.org.uk or call 07555 606917 unfortunately we are not able to run face to face dementia friends sessions at present, but you can still become a dementia friend by going to www.dementiafriends.org.uk where there is a choice of ways to find out more – by watching a video or participating in a webinar or live streamed session. we are always happy to talk about setting up a session for your business or organisation and to talk about how you might become more dementia friendly. we also have details of local organisations who might be able to help you, so please get in touch if you need more information.

Useful contacts alzheimer’s society: dementia connect support line: 0333 150 3456 website: alzheimers.org.uk local office contact telephone: 023 9289 2035 (office opening times: monday to friday 9am - 5pm.) contact email: portsmouth@alzheimers.org.uk admiral nursing service: admiral nurses are there to help you. they can give you specialist practical and emotional support, on their dementia helpline through the phone or their email service. call their dementia helpline on 0800 888 6678 for advice. locally the service is funded by royal British legion and is available for beneficiaries of the legion. to refer in to the service contact the team administrator: sphilpott@britishlegion.org.uk tel: 023 8202 5787 carer support and dementia advice service for hampshire: advice, information and support for all carers and people with dementia and memory problems throughout hampshire. contact: 01264 332297 or email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk princess royal trust for carers: provide emergency plans which can give 48 hours free cover to support their cared for in case of an emergency, illness or carers stress.

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HELP IMPROVE RECYCLING

Just because an item indicates that it is recyclable, that dosen’t mean it is in Havant Borough havant has problem with waste. we put too much rubbish in our black bins that can be recycled and too much material in our recycling bins that is not recyclable, or can't be recycled in hampshire. this results in contamination and additional costs (currently absorbed by hampshire) that might have to be paid by havant. this is a big problem. some simple facts: • more money is spent on waste management in hampshire than on highways maintenance! • havant's recycling rate is 31%, compared to hart district council (@ 41%) (best performing) and gosport (@ 24%) (worst performing). the national target is 50%. • havant's contamination rate (non recyclable in recyclable waste) is expected to be 13% for 2017/2018 against a target of 5%. • the amount of recyclable materials captured in residual waste in havant is 17%. the challenge: to reverse the two figures; recycle more of the correct material and put non-recyclable material into general household waste. if we achieved this, our recycling rate would increase to 44% (the best in hampshire) and significantly reduce the likelihood of incurring costs associated with contamination.

You can recycle . . . Items should be clean, dry and loose in your recycling bin:

Plastic All plastic bottles - empty, crushed as much as possible and lid back on.

Paper/cardboard Newspapers, magazines, cardboard, catalogues, pamphlets, envelopes, other paper products and cardboard packaging can be included. (Please ensure these are all dry).

Cans

It’s not enough just to recycle. It’s important to recycle right.

Food and drink cans, aerosols ( w i t h o u t a sk u ll a n d c ro ss b o n e s i co n ) - such as deodorants, hair sprays, air fresheners and furniture polish.

www.havant.gov.uk/recycling WASTE MANAGEMENT IN HAVANT

You can’t recycle . . . The wrong items in your bin can stop the right things being recycled.

Plastic Bottles containing liquid or otherwise not empty, plastic films, bubble wrap, plastic sheeting, spray and pump dispensers.

Paper/cardboard Pizza boxes, Tetra Paks, shredded paper, gift wrap, plastic-coated (laminated) paper, paper towels, tissues, napkins and wallpaper.

Cans

It’s not enough just to recycle. It’s important to recycle right.

Paint tins, partially full food/pet food tins or dirty tins, tin foil, other metal items or metal packaging. No full or partially full aerosols.

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despite what we read in the press, plastic 'food trays' are not one of biggest problems. surprisingly, the three biggest recycling 'contaminants' are textiles, food and 'black bag' waste. seven thousand (7,000) tonnes of textiles are put in recycling bins every year in hampshire.yes, they can be recycled... but not through our recycling bins. havant Borough council has produced a leaflet that will be sent to every household in the borough with the council tax bills for 2020/2021. it is detailed below Bottles/glass and clothes can be recycled; there are many collections points around the borough, but not (currently) from the doorstep by havant Borough council. from 1 apr 2020, hampshire county council will require residents who use household waster recycling centres (hwrcs) to register their vehicles. the move is to ensure that only hampshire households have free access to these sites. registering a vehicle is easy. it can be done online at: https :llwww.hants.gov. uklwasteandrecyclinq/recyclinqcentres/vehicl e-reqistration or by telephoning 0300 555 1389 (residents without internet access).

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movinG hoUse at this time the current pandemic continues to be an alien and unwelcome intrusion to our lives but at Belcher frost solicitors, as with everyone, we are adjusting and learning new ways to carry on with our daily activities. this includes assisting our clients with the process of buying and selling property, which is now permitted once more following the easing of some lockdown restrictions. there is much speculation as to what will happen in the coming months but the housing market is presently showing positive signs of activity with many people keen to complete transactions previously delayed due to lockdown, as well as people wishing to buy or sell afresh now that

lockdown has been eased. estate agents are reporting positively in terms of new properties coming on to the market and buyers ready and willing to buy. online estate agents seem to be enjoying levels of interest which may almost match those of pre-lockdown. house prices may have fallen slightly but this does not appear to be happening everywhere and of course we will not know the true impact of the pandemic on the economy until some months have passed. we are able to help you with your sale or purchase and would encourage you to instruct us early in the process, before a sale has been agreed, so that we can assist you complete all initial forms. this would enable us to prepare and

send a draft contract pack to a buyerâ€™s solicitor at the earliest opportunity. this could help save at least 2 weeks, maybe more, of the time it takes to complete a sale from the date it is agreed. early instruction of your solicitor is key, (forgive the pun) and at Belcher frost we would be delighted to hear from you and assist you with your move. please call us on 01243 377231 if you would like to discuss any aspect of the conveyancing process. current government information

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citizens advice havant thanks its wonderful volunteers for their dedication during lockdown

citizens advice havant has continued giving advice to those in need throughout the coronavirus pandemic thanks to the tireless dedication of its staff and volunteers. the team quickly rallied to ensure as many people as possible could be helped over the phone or by email. they’ve found new ways of working and are getting to grips with video conferencing and other tools to communicate with their team and also keep in touch with the people who are

not able to volunteer at the moment. as part of volunteers’ week, which ran from 1 to 7 June, citizens advice havant wants to thank volunteers for their contribution not only during this exceptional time, but throughout the year. currently during coronavirus lockdown, 15 of the volunteers at citizens advice havant have been contributing over 120 hours to the service each week from their homes. also 9 new volunteers who were

recruited through the volunteer recruitment day in January have been busy training online and via video meeting. citizens advice nationally just celebrated 80 years since it started originally the charity was formed at the beginning of the second world war to help people with the impacts of war such as rationing, evacuation and losing their home in the Blitz. the current situation has echoes of that time and citizens advice havant is prepared to support people with the problems they face both during and after the immediate situation. in the last year, citizens advice havant helped 4493 people with 14,477 problems, such as debt, housing, benefit and employment issues. Jane mercer, district manager at citizens advice havant said: “throughout the year our wonderful volunteers contribute their time and energy to make a huge difference to people’s lives and help keep our vital service running. “whether they have been able to continue in their role recently, or have paused their volunteering, their support throughout the year has been truly invaluable.

“i cannot thank them enough for their continued dedication. we really couldn’t do it without them.” if you’re interested in finding out more about volunteering with citizens advice havant contact recruit@cahavant.org.uk] for more information about the types of roles we offer visit the national citizens advice website to contact citizens advice havant for telephone advice please call the new local adviceline number 0300 3302 163 – monday to friday 10 – 4 pm.you can also get advice by email at advice@citizensadvicehavant.org and there are full details of all contact numbers on the citizensadvicehavant website. there’s also an admin number 07895 963687 to leave a message for a call-back.

Emsworth Friday Art Group’s Dali Project emsworth friday art group, who (under normal circumstances) meet weekly on friday mornings at emsworth community centre, completed a group project in february 2020, before lockdown. this involved selecting a painting – in this case a little known salvador dali called vainants nocturns or evening strollers – and dividing it into sections, each section then reproduced by a different member of the group. media used were watercolour paint or pencils. artists found it a real challenge to match the colours of the original which was in shades of purple, blue and cream, and to make sure all the separate sections aligned together, but enjoyed the challenge and the way this gave an insight into how a professional artist approaches colour and composition. the resulting creation will be displayed at the emsworth community centre once it reopens, and the group hope to be exhibiting as part of the emsworth art trail 2021 at the same venue. the group can be contacted through emsworth community centre. vainants nocturns or evening strollers by salvador dali – divided into 12 sections, each reproduced by a different member of the emsworth friday art group group who meet weekly on friday mornings at the community centre.

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my Journey to the 'dark side' for a long time i looked down on electric bikes and their users . to me they were not 'real' bikes. however, other well regarded members of our cycle club adopted electric and their credibility as long standing traditional cyclists gave strength to the electric movement. at the same time i was finding my ability to climb hills and to keep up with the rest of the group was becoming a problem for me. rather than give up group cycling all together i opted to just do shorter and flatter rides as long as i was able to do so. eventually i resolved to join the ebikers when i had reached a key age, leaving it as long as i could to enable the

By mike skiffins, portsmouth ctc

my ordinary bike, converted with new wheel and battery.

technology to develop. By the time i reached 80, i'd had a heart operation and although i was riding at my own pace it was obvious that it was only pride and stubbornness holding me back from getting electric assistance

at this time one of our e-bikers got a new bike and loaned me his old one. although the battery was on the way out, it was enough for me to decide what i wanted and how to use it. i did not want a bike with a motor that would just take over, but something to give me a little bit of help on the hard bits (the hills). i chose one of the conversion systems where my existing bike was fitted with a new front wheel which has the motor in the hub, so the rest of the bike is exactlyhow i have always ridden it. the seat, handlebars and pedal position is either how i set it up years ago, or how i have got used to it. anyway, its my old bike. on some e-bikes the battery is on the rear carrier, which alters the weight distribution and the

balance, but on this conversion the battery is fixed to the frame between the handlebars and the pedals. this is nearly central so the balance is maintained. the finished bike has five levels of assistance, and i have set it on level 1, the minimum, and the result is just what i needed. it is as though my legs were ten years younger. i still have to pedal to make it go, and on the hills i have to work a bit hard, and even get out of breath sometimes but i wanted to still claim i was riding and getting the exercise we all need. so, that is my journey to the dark side, and 'may the force be with me' for a long time.

Cycle Clinic family cycling By mike skiffins, portsmouth ctc http://www.portsmouthctc.org.uk

Q now that we are encouraged to cycle as a family is there any guidance on riding as a group on paths shared with pedestrians ? a it's a delight to see families cycling together, especially with young children, but you are right – there can be an issue with other users of these paths if you are not riding in the road. its all down to common courtesy really, but to spell it out, what do two family groupsof pedestrians do if they meet? imagine two parents, a buggy and a toddler meeting another, similar group coming the other way on a six foot wide footpath. neither group expects to just barge through and force the other to stand aside and back into the hedge, do they? normally, they'd drop back to single

file , tell the toddler to do the same , and rein in the dog if they have one. thats essentially what cyclists should do and if they are coming up behind a group, ring their bells. a lot of family cycling groups will have young, inexperienced riders and of course they are often concentrating on the basics of riding a bike – keeping balanced on two wheels (four if they have stabilisers) – steering and sometimes looking down to see where the pedals are for their feet. expecting them to be aware of other road users path is an extra “ask” so parents need to be thinking for them as well, and giving instructions we also need to watch out for random novice riders coming the other way. its a good opportunity to start basic road

rules – keep left , that way we don’t bump into each other ! it will soon become automatic to move to the left of oncoming “traffic”. when riding as a young family it is recommended that an adult or older child leads the way, with a responsible adult rider at the back to keep an eye on the youngsters. this automatically lends itself to single file riding. with more confident riders they may want to ride side by side and chat, as pedestrians do, and why not on a social ride not on the carriageway? that's fine as long as you are all aware of other people and keep your group tidy and courteous to others. even adult, club cyclists keep their group tidy and drop into single file in traffic. so that's it, just be kind to each other, and enjoy riding safely.

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stronger, more flexible, pain-free readers my name is natalie march from physio-logical, a chartered physiotherapist in po8 and po9. we hope you found our exercises to keep you active at home in our last article useful. currently, we are offering face to face appointments for urgent patients, all patients will be screened first and symptoms discussed to determine whether face to face or an online appointment will be best for them. our video or telephone consultation service continues for all new and existing patients. the feedback has been great so far ‘it is like the physio is in the room with me’. so, if you are suffering with any niggle, ache or pain that is keeping you awake at night, limiting what you can get done around your house or in your garden then please book a call with us, we can help you today. we been asked by a lot of people recently local to our private physiotherapy clinics in havant, rowlands castle and horndean, ‘what are the exercises i should be doing six weeks after my hip replacement’. in this article we will be offering some advice and exercises you can do if you are 6 weeks post a total hip replacement or if you are still struggling with your hip since you

had it replaced. patients we been talking to have been given exercises to do but limited guidance about how and when to progress them and how many to do. we talk with every patient to discuss goals, what they want to be able to achieve, then we provide a full assessment looking at movement, strength, balance, we also look to see if there are any areas of muscle tension/tightness. here is a testimonial from one of our patients:

hip exercises - from 6 weeks post thr hip side step Ups • standing with your operated leg on a step • step up and down keeping your operated leg on the step • push down through you heel and squeeze your buttocks when you push up • repeat ten times twice a day

‘I had a severe back and hip issue that prevented me from walking and at one point I was in a wheelchair as the symptoms were so severe.Thankfully, I visited Natalie at Physio-logical and after just two treatments was up and about and walking – I cannot recommend Natalie enough and would absolutely recommend her.Thanks Natalie’, Mrs. D here are some exercises to do if you are now six weeks post a total hip replacement (thr). please be aware of your body and take advice from your local health care professional before exercising or send an email to (enquiries@physio-logical.net) for advice and guidance. when exercising, do not push into sharp pain.

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… tips and exercises from our award winning physio

abduction (side lying) • lying on your side with your back against the wall and you operated leg on top • slide your heel up the wall, lifting your leg up • do not let your leg some forwards or cross in front of your other leg when coming down • hold for five seconds, repeat ten times, twice a day

squats • keeping your knees in line with your second toes • do a mini squat down • hold for five seconds, repeat ten times twice a day

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If you have had a total hip replacement and are still struggling with pain or stiffness and are still not back doing what you want to, or are not sure what exercises you should be doing, then please get in contact with us so we can help you. Please email enquiries@physio-logical.net, call 07835 712306 or book online at https://physio-logical.net/contact-us/

extension (lying on your front) • lying on your front • squeeze your buttocks and lift your operated leg up • holdWe for five repeat ten times, YouTube: nowseconds, have a YouTube channel twice a day where we are sharing videos of different exercises.We would love you to subscribe for FREE to our channel - https://tinyurl.com/yxaqxcgh If you would like us to write a blog, newsletter, article or film a video about a specific condition/complaint then please do let us know.

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lockdown eases and the rnli are busier with incidents

from alan Bartlett

the hayling island rnli lifeboat has been busier as the fine weather and easing of restrictions has an immediate impact. since the easing of lockdown, with the harbour and beaches open and travel not restricted we have had a flurry of call-outs. we have looked for vulnerable 7 yr olds who were both found safe ashore, and 4 young paddle boarders stuck on a lee shore were about to be taken aboard when their parents turned up to take them home!! a speedboat skipper drove his boat up the beach and an altercation took place so we stood offshore until all was well and then helped to secure the boat. the following weekend a jet-ski broke down at the mouth of chichester harbour and the skipper was picked up out of the water by the harbour patrol. two fishermen in a small dinghy and in gusty ne winds capsized and didn’t have lifejackets on. one made it ashore with the help of a sailing dinghy but the other fisherman, heavy with wet clothing was taken onto the lifeboat and transferred to Bosham Quay. an ambulance was attending and checked the two men who were able to go home. once again we make the plea to wear lifejackets when on any kind of watercraft.

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please note sadly to continue to protect the crew we are following the rnli guidelines and have had to cancel this year’s open day, planned for late July. see you all next year!

Hayling Island RNLI Station has a D-Class lifeboat ‘Jacob’ and an Atlantic 85 ‘Derrick Battle.’ On average there are 75/85 launches per year and we were the 5th busiest station in the SE Region in 2015, and the busiest of the immediate local stations.

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Swimwear for your shape even though holidays are not currently on the agenda, that doesn’t mean we can’t look forward to the future, or pretend the garden’s a beach… so, with that in mind, i’ve put together a brief guide detailing the very best swimwear styles for your body shape.

hourglass first of all, if you have an hourglass figure, then lucky you. this means that you really are in proportion and your shoulders are balanced with your hips and your waist is quite narrow, think 1950s siren. in regard to swimwear, you have quite a few options that will work for you. halter neck swimsuit - this style will really enhance your figure, while supporting your bust at the same time. with a halter neck, you can adjust the tie to tighten or loosen if need be, which is great for added comfort. opt for a plunging halter neck costume as this will make your

boobies look great! where do i get one from? depending on your bust size, marks & spencer’s have an array of different swimsuits, and they last for ages! don’t be put off by the brand’s older demographic, they have definitely upped their game in recent years, and they have many nice and on-trend designs. Bravissimo are also amazing! they have different styles and sizes for all kinds of shapes and sizes - totally recommend, plus love their whole ethos. other brands that have good swimwear in this style are: topshop, river island, John lewis and figleaves (online)

pear shape now, if you’re a pear shape, finding the right swimwear is no easy feat. as you are narrower up top and bigger at the bottom, you want to create some kind of balance. for this, i would actually opt for a two-piece. go for high rise bottoms that

tie-up at the side, as these will elongate your legs and can be adjusted at the side and will very rarely dig in at the sides. for the top, i would actually avoid a halter neck bikini top and opt for a square neck, strappy top. this will make your shoulders appear more in line with your bottom half due to the straight/square shape. if you would prefer an all-in-one suit, then go for one with a similar neckline and strap. where do i get one from? next do great onepieces which come with belts to help you create more of a waist. again, marks & spencer has a good range. i would also take a look at smaller brands, one of the suits below is from a brand called eloquii. you can also try triumph, who also do really good underwear too.

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boyish last but not least, boyish. if you have a straight up and down figure, finding flattering and feminine swimwear can be quite difficult. what you want to do it create some shape and create an illusion with the right dimensions. go all out with frills, colour, and print! why not! i would also say the boyish figure looks great in a classic triangle shape bikini.you can also go for high waisted bottoms or frill trimmed bottoms. if you prefer a one piece than follow a similar method, i’d even look to one-shoulder designs and styles with subtle cut outs on the side. where do i get one from? for slimmer figures, the options are endless. for a higher budget look at brands like melissa odabash, if you want something a little cheaper, check out the swimwear section at John lewis or browse figleaves.

bags of help leads to bags of craft the coronavirus lockdown has seen a surge in households looking to fill their unexpected extra time pursuing craft activities, and havant-based craft organisation making space is bringing craft to local people thanks to support from artswork and tesco’s Bags of help fund. the arts council england strategy for the next 10 years is called lets create, with a real emphasis on community engagement. this is a major part of what making space, a registered charity does - engaging with the local community and connecting people through craft. in partnership with artswork, and supported by a grant from tesco’s Bags of help, making space has been distributing craft kits to families using the local foodbank. these #letscreate packs have been supported by arts council england via artswork the south east Bridge. the kits include everything needed for eleven different craft activities, along with templates and instructions. filled with pens, card, wool, scissors, paints, brushes and more, each kit will enable families to create greetings cards, felt bunting, pompoms, bracelets and more. ami hyde, outreach project manager at making space, has been putting the kits

together. she said: “we know how beneficial craft can be for people’s mental wellbeing so it’s not surprising people are turning to making during such a challenging time. as people can’t come to us at the moment, we wanted to take craft out to people and this support from tesco and artswork has enabled us to do just that.” the first batch of kits has been distributed to 30 local households, and making space has received further funding from the arts council to distribute approximately 300 more kits to pupils attending leigh park schools in July.

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Don’t stop Wining rosé wines,the Jewel of summer

By Jonathan rogers of vin wine merchants emsworth

rosés are often looked upon as a safe and easy option when choosing a wine, especially on a lazy hot summers afternoon. its true to say that sales rocket during the summer months and the wine will always be associated with that time of year. But increasingly, sales are continuing at a steady rate all year round as consumers look at a more refreshing wine and wine makers produce more food friendly styles.years ago it used to be associated with cheap wines but the quality is now there to see and prices reflect that. according to nielsen, sales are worth nearly £1.8 million per day. so why is the wine so popular with British consumers? firstly, a lot of wines available today can be around 13 to14% alcohol, which for many people can be too strong. typically, twenty years ago, wines were only at 11 to 12% and many wine makers today are bringing the level of alcohol in rosé back to that mark. secondly, there are a several different styles of rosé wines available and these depend on where in the world they come from. californian rosé tends to be on the sweeter side with confected fruit on the palate. australian rosé is often robust and fuller flavoured with a darker hint and from provence in the south of france, they are bone dry, crisp and fresh and a lot lighter in colour. this is the style that is proving the most popular with today’s consumers. how the wine is made determines the colour and style of

the wine. Basically rosé is red wine but with less skin contact. the colour of red wine comes from the skins and the longer you leave the juice in contact with the skins (called maceration) the darker the colour. therefore, most rosé has only a few hours of skin contact. it can also be made from whole bunch pressing where the grapes are gently pressed so the juice has minimal contact with the skin inside the press as it passes through. as summer is upon us, here are a few rosés to get you in the mood, all available from vin wine merchants 6 Queen st emsworth. 10% discount off 6 or more. ca del lago merlot rose italy £7.99 great value rose, pale in colour with a light refreshing palate with hints of strawberry fruit and balanced acidity.

pierre de taille provence aop £11.99 a blend of grenache syrah and cab sauv, it has a refreshing palate with a crisp dry finish and good balance.

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Fred’s Food Chalk-stream Trout with Isle of Wight

Tomato Salsa & fried Jersey Royal Potatoes

e are fortunate to be surrounded by fantastic producers who create the finest ingredients. locally sourced, they are fresh, nutritious and because the taste is so good, cooking is remarkably simple. many of these producers (such as chalk-stream trout and the tomato stall) were supplying restaurants with most of recipe- serves 2 ingredients: • 2 chalkstream trout fillets • 1 lemon • 400g isle of wight cherry tomatoes • ½ avocado • 400g Jersey royal potatoes • cold pressed rapeseed oil 2tbsp • ½ fresh chilli • flat leaf parsley (small bunch chopped) • 1 tsp. smoked paprika • seasoning method: cut the Jersey royal potatoes in half and boil in salted water for 12 minutes or

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their output but have had to adapt very quickly to the new corona climate. small, independent shops have taken up some of the slack, and you can now get many amazing ingredients delivered to your door. it may not be the same as going to a restaurant, but with the right ingredients, simply cooked, you can enjoy a serious feast while supporting your local producers. until tender and drain. remove the chalkstream trout fillets from its packaging and pat dry. then salt the skin side. dice the tomatoes and avocado in a small bowl, add finely chopped chilli to taste, then mix with 2 tbsp of rapeseed oil and the juice of half the lemon and season. slice the potatoes, season and fry in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. flip as they start to brown and then add the smoked paprika. fry the trout fillets skin side down in a little oil for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. then turn and continue to fry for another 90 seconds. remove from the heat, plate up with the new potatoes and top with chopped parsley, lemon juice and the tomato salsa.

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over 5,000 students view careers support videos created by ebp south a series of careers videos created by eBp south have been hugely popular with young people. the videos have been created to support young people with their next steps after having their final year of school come to an abrupt end. the youtube videos provide career advice on a range of subjects from applying to colleges, apprenticeship applications, cv tips and much more. eBp (education Business partnership) south in hampshire was quick to adapt their business to create a hub of online support for young people following the covid-19 outbreak. the organisation has worked in schools across hampshire providing career advice and connecting young people to the world of work for over 20 years. cath longhurst, eBp south ceo said “during these uncertain times it has never

been more important to ensure young people have support with their future. our primary focus is making sure young people, especially the year 11 leavers, can access information, advice and guidance which we have done by developing a hub of support for all young people in hampshire. i am proud of how the team of career practitioners have been able to adapt our resources so quickly with tailoring them to young peoples’ needs. while written content is important we know that young people also need information in a format that they are used to using.” eBp south are now expanding their online support by working with businesses across hampshire to create videos for young people that give them an insight into careers in their organisation. eBp south has built a framework for businesses to enable them to

easily create the career insight videos. as part of the hub of online resources eBp south are also offering one-to-one online support with their career practitioners, who have local knowledge of colleges and apprenticeships; as well as providing a range of online resources. you can access all the resources at www.ebpsouth.co.uk. for more information e. enquiries@ebpsouth.co.uk w. www.ebpsouth.co.uk

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local choir bids to overcome lockdown solent male voice choir is using zoom to overcome lockdown blight and keep its members enthusiasm levels high until normality returns. “we are making sure, with a lot of enthusiasm from our members, that we make full use of the technology to keep in touch and enable practices to continue”, said chairman david mcvittie. “then, come the autumn, we’ll be fully ready to get back to performing again,” he added. they will be doing so under their new

conductor huw thomas pictured here, formerly their assistant m.d., who is taking over from geoff porter, their leader for the past four years, who becomes m.d. of hampshire police male voice choir in september. huw is an accomplished musician – he plays piano,organ and trumpet – and as a tenor has sung leading roles in opera and musicals. he has conducted choirs,big bands and orchestras. now that he has stepped up the choir needs to find a replacement for him as assistant director and accompanist. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

hayling man honoured by international institute the institute of transport administration is delighted to announce that ray rowsell from hayling island has been elected as deputy president of the institute. institute director, david dalglish commented "to have ray as our new deputy president is to be welcomed by the institute. as a proactive member of the society for many years sharing a personal passion to continually promote professionalism within the transport sector, his reliability to offer considered guidance, is to be welcomed” he went on to say - "it is going to be a pleasure to work alongside and be guided by ray in this new role”

on hearing the news, mr rowsell said "when i joined the institute to undertake its very first formal education course, which started at portsmouth's highbury college in 1965, an honour such as this could not have been further from my mind. in this prestigious role i hope to be able to continue to support the institute by encouraging young people to learn with this institute and make a career the transport industry - an industry that has shown such resilience and adaptability in these very difficult times for the country."

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this aerial photograph of the first houses of leigh park is reproduced with permission of tony triggs. we are looking east with park lane (f) running at an angle across the bottom of the picture. in the bottom right hand corner (g) can be seen the nissen huts of the former naval camp hms daedalus iii. this area is now covered by redbridge grove and hazelholt drive. (a) is dunsbury way with Blackdown crescent below it. (B) is what is now purbrook way but in 1949 it was Botley drive coming down the hill passing over the hermitage streem at the junction of riders lane and then turning north (e). in the 1950s Botley drive was extended to Barncroft way and eventually to the hulbert road (h) and then renamed purbrook way. Botley drive then became a junction with purbrook way as it is today. (c) on the right is riders lane with the cricketers tavern pub and stockheath common below the arrow at (B). (d) is corhampton crescent. top left is the site of stockheath naval camp at the top of riders lane. this is now under great copse drive opposite the working mans club in dunsbury way. it became a

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development of leiGh park the first houses of leigh park estate

self-build site in 1969. park parade and later greywell were built in the fields at the top of the picture. my late mother and father moved to 58,

Botley drive later 58, purbrook way in 1949. at that time the address was 58, Botley drive, stockheath, petersfield, hants. when the address changed the house

next door divided by the alley that leads to eversley crescent became no.2, Botley drive.major and mrs Bradley lived there when i was a boy.

pUrbrook waY-botleY drive JUnction in the 1960s here we see the junction of purbrook way and Botley drive in the 1960s. Barry cox collection as i mentioned earlier, purbrook way was once called Botley drive and where the ford anglia is parked is where the road once swept around the bend in front of the houses. when the junction was made after purbrook way was constructed to Barncroft way the bend was done away with and grassed over. the house on the right is no. 6 Botley drive where the Barber family lived. next door at no. 8 was the palmers and the no. 10 the overtons. terry overton was my best pal and we sat shoulder to shoulder through Barncroft Juniors and oak park schools.

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above north street, havant circa 1920s. picture from the ralph cousins collection. left north street same location 2020. picture by Bob hind some of the building remain but several were lost with the development of waitrose. notably the george inn remains virtually the same on the left, but is now moores traditional funeral service. a railway crossing existed at the north end with leigh road on the other side. this changed with the expansion of havant railway station.

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thousands of new trees to create memorial woodland for havant the scheme, which is part of the overall reservoir project, will see more than three thousand trees planted by the summer, creating an enhanced green space just of swanmore road in warren park, next to where the reservoir is set to be built. the aim is to give local people a place to visit for quiet reflection, in particular, to remember family, friends and others who have passed away. at the same time, the additional trees will create a valuable new wildlife habitat, providing connection between other areas of woodland nearby and further afield. this means that birds and mammals, such as dormice and bats, will be able to move around and feed more easily. creating a memorial woodland is the brainchild of councillor prad Bains, havant

Borough’s deputy mayor. councillor Bains said: "the planting of the memorial woodland offers a peaceful place, accessible to all, that enhances local biodiversity and wildlife. importantly, we want the woodland to be a further way of commemorating those who served in the two world wars and other conflicts and we are developing a plan around this. this includes an educational aspect, teaching young people about our area’s connection to the armed forces and their service for our country. it’s a real privilege to have seen this project literally grow and i can’t wait for everyone to be able to enjoy this pocket of beauty in havant”. tracey viney, environment & Biodiversity specialist at portsmouth water, also commented: “we are delighted to be working with havant Borough council to

create a really special place for people to enjoy for decades to come. as part of our havant thicket reservoir scheme, the new woodland will provide an improved space in which to enjoy nature and take the time to think and remember loved ones and others. it will also be a real boost for the local environment, with natural england and hampshire & isle of wight wildlife trust both supportive of our plans.” a mixture of different types of trees will be planted, including 100 that are already three metres high, which will help the woodland to establish a good structure more quickly. the trees will also be protected by deer fencing. the havant thicket site is owned by portsmouth water and is currently mainly made up of grazed grassland, with small

areas of trees. it’s open to the public to walk in, watch birds and explore, via a network of paths. the existing access paths will remain open. the company has included a proposal to build a reservoir on the site in its future plans to increase the resilience of water supplies in the water-stressed south east and provide new wetland wildlife habitats and community and leisure facilities. By planting now, the woodland has time to become established and provide habitats long before any steps are taken to progress the reservoir. people can find out more about the reservoir plans and share their views at: portsmouthwater.co.uk/havant-thicketreservoir and on a dedicated facebook page @havantreservoir.

THE CAT & RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE hulky bear

hello from your favourite out and about reporter at the cat and rabbit rescue centre, hulky Bear. it’s been a bit of a sad time here for us out and abouter’s the past couple of weeks as sadly we had to say goodbye to our good friend mooma (katrina). mooma was the queen of us resident cats, she was 20 years old and had

lived here at the centre for about 19 years!! we all got along great with her, snuggling up together on the sofa in our rooms and all coming and begging the staff for some chicken at the front doors of the viv eadon building. my good pal axyl will really miss her lots as they were a couple of lovebirds those two! he followed her everywhere and they were regularly caught head bumping each other or rubbing alongside each other. my staff are missing her greatly too, they say she used to make them laugh

with her sassy nature and her sweet little meow. we hope she rests in peace now along with all our other former friends we’ve said goodbye to over the years. in other news here at the centre though, my staff are busy preparing the place ready to start rehoming again! they are making sure that all social distancing measures are put in place and that they’ve got their protective equipment at hand. i’m not going to lie, some of them do look a little silly with their masks on, but apparently

holborow lodge, chalder lane, sidlesham chichester, west sussex po20 7rJ tel: 01243 641409 www.crrc.co.uk

it’s a safety thing and not a fashion statement i’m told!! it will be nice to start getting the animals out here as it’s been a little stressful for them and some of them have started to get a little sad my staff have said, so fingers crossed as soon as we can start up again, they will all find their forever homes very quickly. love hulky keep an eye on our website www.crrc.co.uk and our facebook page for all the latest news and info regarding rehoming and centre life.

local food bank’s award-winning covid-19 response 13ank has been supported by community first to operate foodbank three days a week from leigh park community centre.their lunchbank po9 project is preparing and delivering hot meals from bedhampton community centre, run by the bedhampton community association. 13ank projects support the community of leigh park, one of the country’s largest and most economically challenged housing estates. 100% of the effort on the ground comes from volunteers, who organise food parcels at leigh park community centre and cooked meal deliveries through lunchBank po9 at Bedhampton community centre. foodBank and lunchBank operate entirely with volunteers on the ground and, until recently, they served the local community with no grant funding. now, 13ank’s projects are supported by a grant from havant Borough council, as well as £500 from greggs to cover volunteer fuel expenses. her fundraising efforts is just one example of the brilliant ways that key workers are supporting each other during this challenging time. community first, a hampshire-wide voluntary sector support charity, are also staffing leigh park

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community centre three days per week for foodBank. community first’s community development team are supporting 13ank with bid writing to help the projects meet growing demand during covid-19. the charity has also offered 13ank use of kitchen equipment and donated £250 for food and essentials, as well as providing moral and professional support. director darren mckenna said, "13ank have been feeding up to 100 families a week during the height of the pandemic through our lunchBank and foodBank projects in the po9, thankfully we are now able to begin scaling this back as our community enters the new normal. we are indebted to our community for the donations we received to support us during this time, and the support we will no doubt continue to receive. people who would like to be involved with foodBank po9 or keep up with the latest news can join their facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/424700067631042 /. if your community group needs support or volunteers during the current pandemic, please contact community first at support@cfirst.org.uk lunchBank volunteer with meals ready to deliver

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Health and fitness in 2020 Moringa and the Hugh health benefits Life is for thriving…not just surviving

by Denise Kelly

facts on moringa: • the tree is native to india but also grows in asia, africa, and south america. • moringa contains a variety of proteins, vitamins and minerals. • moringa oleifera has few known side effects. • people taking medication should consult a doctor before taking moringa extract. to treat alzheimer’s disease. the leaves and moringa is one of my favourite superfoods right now as it has so many great benefits and is easy to put into a drink or a green smoothie. this incredible powder helps the body to fight inflammation and can help prevent diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis. taking moringa is linked to a decrease of plaque formation in the arteries and preliminary results of certain tests have even shown it may be able

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flowers of moringa contain a high concentration of polyphenols which protect the liver against oxidation and damage and can also be effective if you have a wound or cut, as can reduce clotting time and help heal skin damage. a lot of people get into taking this product because of weight loss purposes, and yes, it is very helpful, but it’s not a quick fix. it is however very effective and here’s why… it won’t cause you to lose water weight or trick you into thinking you’re losing weight, only to find it comes right back the second you stop taking the supplement/superfood and it won’t cause dramatic weight loss results instantly. But what it does do is it fills you up with insoluble fibre that prevents constipation and promotes a healthy digestive system. this high fibre content also slows food absorption, keeps your blood sugar regulated, and makes you feel fuller for longer periods of time. aside from being a plant that is super-low in calories and high in nutrients like vitamins a, c and manganese, moringa contains an antioxidant called chlorogenic acid. this antioxidant balances your blood sugar and acts as a fat burner, which over time could help you to become the weight you are comfortable with. experimenting with superfoods is an exciting way to gain more control over your health and

wellbeing and can give you great results regarding more energy and mental clarity. i have just developed my own product line of superfood supplements which i will be sharing with you over the coming months. i am very excited about this as i have wanted to make the lives of my clients, friends and family easier for so long, by finding the perfect blends of superfoods to combine together so all you have to do is open one packet, take one scoop and place in a drink! so easy and simple! the first six products i am releasing are called the ‘s’ range: slim, sleep, shield, super, skin and sweet! each product has its own recipe card so you know exactly how to take it and what it’s good to mix with so it’s delicious and nutritious. it also explains exactly why each ingredient is important for your health and is 100% organic. if you want to find out more and how to order them please go to: www.lifeisforthriving.com

brent lodge briefings – be alert for wildlife in danger as the year starts to pick up pace the spring days turn into warmer summer days – bringing a noticeable increase of wildlife activity. many species are adapting to a warmer climate and try to keep pace with the changes and timings of life cycle events. they are experiencing extended periods of breeding or nesting and migration triggers which can take its toll on many wildlife parents. the wildlife hospital in sidlesham, west sussex remains open to take in wildlife casualty admissions as the seasonal sick, injured or orphaned wildlife casualties continue to keep the animal care staff busy. this young brood of shelducks were sadly left abandoned when their mum never returned. they are doing well and have moved out of the incubators to one of our outside enclosures. wildlife mothers can easily be spooked if they feel threatened, it is best to leave mother and ducklings alone if they are finding their way to water, because interference can cause extra stress and risk the mother panicking and abandoning her

brood. in many instances keeping an eye from a safe distance and shepherding the family across a danger point, such as a busy road, is all that is needed. we are also really pleased to announce the reopening of our charity shops including the shops located in mengham road, hayling island and west street, havant. plenty of quality goods for sale including books, clothes, bric-a-brac, accessories and furniture. donations of goods are most welcome but please do give us a call before arriving havant t: 02392 178 536 or hayling island t: 01243 605 125 if you do find a wildlife casualty please always call us 01243 641672 ext 1 before touching any wild animal, you could be doing more harm than good. we are more than happy to help. please visit www.brentlodge.org for further information about helping wildlife or how to support our work. Brent lodge wildlife hospital, cow lane, sidlesham, po20 7ln

aviva commUnitY care fUnd appeal help us give a second chance to vulnerable wildlife casualties this summer.young wildlife need to be warm and secure, without their mothers to care for them they are kept in incubators and creches. when strong enough they move to an outside enclosure where they grow and develop their natural behaviour prior to their release. please go www.brentlodge.org/appeal if you would like to make a donation.

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s w e Park Community School N MUCH MORE THAN JUST A SCHOOL Park Community Schools Design and Technology Department supported the fight against Covid-19 by producing face shields for the NHS. The first batch of face shields were delivered to a very grateful St. Peters Surgery in Woolston to further protect the staff from the virus. We have since managed to deliver 10 masks to Bosmere Surgery, fulfilled requests through our Facebook page and are aiming to deliver 20 to a Care Home in Emsworth - this most recent batch of 20 are the laser cut versions that will be made by key worker children with Mr Green. Wonderful to receive so many grateful comments:

250 face shields donated

“That is community spririt right there! Well done.” “Well done to Mr Payne and all involved!”

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“Well done helps all key workers in the care sector a lot” “Amazing use of your time and protecting people’s lives. Excellent” Mr Green and key worker students worked together to produce a further 30 face shields that were delivered to local care homes and have modified our design so we can ramp up production. The total number of face shields made and donated is 250.

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Dolphin Cour t Care Home in Havant

‘We are going to involve some of the students in the manufacturing process which will be quite significant as many of their parents are currently working on the front line. They could literally be making a product which could save their parent s’ li ves,’

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Park Community School NEWSLETTER Best of April - June Year 9 Student Fox, shared a beautiful poem for our Poetry Competition:

Grateful for the NHS and each other

MUNCH Covid-19 Project Thanks to the dedication and continual hard work of Susan Parish, our Business and Community Manager here at Park, we are delighted to receive funding from The National Lottery for our Munch Covid-19 Project. This will allow us to place up to 100 ready cooked meals in the Munch freezer, as well as other food items, each day for the next six months.

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Quote from Mrs Parish Read our feature in The News: https://bit.ly/2MA6CDO

‘We are extremely pleased to receive this funding. Since the crisis began we have been providing thirty meals a day and this will allow us to expand and provide to many more families. It is impor tant to us as an organisation to be able, in a small way, to help families in our community.’

G stands for itself and I will too R dance for each raising sun we see A is for all alone T is together E stands for each day that we go by F is for faith in the NHS and suppor ting every way possible we can

U is for our urgency to go outdoors, and see friends

and family, having our shopping like normal, and let things be the way that they were

L is the love we have for one another during this time

Remote learning and mentoring

Virtual lessons, meetings and virtual mentoring!

Half Term Activities

Students spent two days at the farm, planting seeds, feeding and caring for the animals.

Learning in school and at home Keep posting your pictures of learning at home or work- we love to see them!

Post on our Facebook page or email to Ms Harris for weekly updates g.harris@pcs.hants.sch.uk

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Art Department @ Warblington School Year 11 Student Sketch Books: Not many people outside of the Art Department see what is going on in the sketchbooks of our students so here is a little peep inside the books of our current Year 11 students.

Isabelle A

Annie M

Kyle W-H

Dan S

Emily L

Year 7 ‘Save The Bees’: See what all the buzz is about with these final pieces @WarblingtonSchool @WarblingtonSch Harry P

Irina U

Lauren C

Ruby S

Check out our social media pages for more fantastic work!

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local care company raises over £1,500 for the alzheimer’s society for the second year running right at home has managed to raise over £1,500 for the alzheimer’s society. it’s a year since the care company, based in havant, successfully completed a 34 mile walk where they raised £1,500 for the dementia charity. this year, due to the coronavirus and social distancing restrictions, duncan cameron - pictured above - right at home havant’s director, took on a new challenge to run 100 miles over a 30 day period. when asked about the achievement he said, “the last few months have been a very challenging time for everyone with the coronavirus pandemic hitting our communities but especially those living with dementia. our care team are very aware of the pressures caused by isolation for those living with dementia, so it felt right to try to raise funds again for such a worthy charity

like the alzheimer’s society.” he added, “last year we raised £1,500 by walking 34 miles from havant to haslemere, but this time we decided that running 100 miles seemed like a good alternative. its been hard going but well worth it. i have been absolutely amazed, and touched, by the terrific support i’ve received and managed to raise an incredible £1,535 which is slightly higher than the year before – thank you to everyone!” if you would like to support our cause and help raise money for people living with dementia please go to: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/runf ordementia-duncancameron here at right at home we love a challenge and raise money for good causes. we are always looking for new ideas and like to support charities like the alzheimer’s society. to learn more about our activities or if would like to join our ‘outstanding’ care team please visit our website at www.rightathome.co.uk/havant

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stop domestic abuse shares in £10 million fund to support victims a local charity supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse has secured £291,608 from the ministry of housing, communities & local government’s domestic abuse safe accommodation: mhclg covid-19 emergency support fund which is part of the government’s package of support for the most vulnerable in society. this funding will ensure that stop domestic abuse can continue operating safe accommodation services and keep bed spaces open for victims and their children fleeing from abuse during covid-19 emergency. stop domestic abuse will be able to ensure that safe accommodation services can help more victims access these life-saving services. within these funds the government recognise the need to protect specialist domestic abuse providers such as stop domestic abuse which provide traumainformed services to those affected by domestic abuse. stop domestic abuse led a consortium bid with their specialist domestic abuse partners andover crisis support centre and the hampton trust.this funding will support a further 360 victims of domestic abuse and their

children across portsmouth and hampshire. stop domestic abuse currently provide 13 refuges (over 16 premises) in hampshire and portsmouth supporting 89 women with their children at any one time. since 23 march 2020: • stop domestic abuse referrals have increased 11.5% compared to february 2019. • national domestic abuse helpline has seen a 66% increase in calls. • self-referrals to stop domestic abuse increased 37.5% in may. stop domestic abuse expect referrals for help and support to continue to increase as there are more opportunities to leave the home: schools re-open, a&e and gp visits return to normal levels, health visitors and social workers resume home visits and other agencies resume normal service. claire lambon ceo says@ “we are delighted to be successful in this round of funding in order to continue our

crucial and lifesaving work delivering refuge accommodation. as ‘lockdown’ is eased; those victims that have been forced into lockdown with a perpetrator of domestic abuse will have more opportunities to seek help and it is vital that we are adequately resourced to meet their needs. however, this funding is both short-term and for safe accommodation. Both our refuge and community-based resources need to be adequately funded moving forward as the long-term trauma impact on women, children, young people and men living with domestic abuse during ‘lockdown’ will be significant. the effects of lock down will be felt in domestic abuse services for years. we are continuing to deliver services across portsmouth and hampshire and our refuges remainl open. please do contact us for help and support. our vision is a world without domestic abuse. we will not stop until domestic abuse does”. all of stop domestic abuse’s refuges remain open and can be accessed 24 hrs by calling 033 0016 5112 and following

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motiv8 Update dear partners, supporters and families, we are striving to fulfil our mission to ‘support young people and their families in the community, building trusting relationships to help equip them with the skills, resilience and opportunities to thrive’. at motiv8 we have updated our 5-year strategic plan from 2019 – 2024 and you can read a full copy on our website. now more than ever, we believe our plan is the right one to ensure that we are able to respond to our local communities. we are committed to constantly reviewing our provision in line with government guidance alongside supporting young people and families when they need it most. lockdown is only the start of more challenges for young people and their families; building upon over 20 years of experience of supporting the community we will continue to take a long term commitment. how have motiv8 been supporting local young people and families? in the last three months, we have grown and adapted our services to ensure young people and families can continue to access support, advice, and guidance.young people

have been gaining skills, connecting to opportunities, and improving their emotional well-being and resilience. we have strived to do this in the following ways: • moved to a digital one-to-one mentoring support offer for all young people. • extended support through messaging, telephone calls, email and through video meetings to all families that need support. • assisted young people and families in gaining access to tablets/ipad's with connection to the internet so that they can complete school work and receive mental health and well-being activities from their support workers. • created group online positive activities for young people and families which are easily accessible. this includes: creative writing, quizzes, competitions, emotional health and well-being peer support, and weekly bulletins with helpful links and information. • provided online employment support for young people worried about their future employment and education opportunities.

• we have undertaken emergency welfare visits where there are significant safeguarding concerns. • in partnership with our funders hampshire and isle of wight community foundation, wave 105 cash for kids, hive portsmouth, neighbourly, and tesco we have been able to support local families experiencing extreme financial hardship through the purchase and delivery of food parcels, educational resources, positive well-being activities, and assistance with utility bills. • with the relaxing of social distancing measures, we have introduced a ‘walk and talk’ service and additional detached (on street) provision enabling face-toface meetings with young people whilst maintaining a social distance. • our social enterprise Bicycle recycling has continued to provide key worker servicing for bikes through the portsmouth city council ‘Bike dr’ scheme. this has enabled key workers to travel to and from work. thank you to our staff and volunteers we wish to celebrate and thank our staff

and volunteers who have been committed, creative, and most of all passionate about the needs of young people and families ensuring they have been supported during recent months. thank you. what do motiv8 plan to do now? we recognise that young people and families will continue to face a number of challenges emerging from this difficult period. over the coming weeks and months, we will be considering and progressing plans to safely increase our face-to-face provision in line with government guidance.virtual support is not always the preferred method of engagement and can have limitations.we are working closely with our partner schools, community safety teams, and other support services to adapt so that we can support young people across our local communities, to be there when they need it most, ensuring that they have the opportunities they need to thrive. for any further information please get in ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| touch info@motiv8south.org.uk

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as a company committed to the local community and environmental sustainability, norse south east is proud to support the final straw solent clean-up campaign. operations director peter vince says: this initiative is playing a vital role, not only in creating awareness of the waste plastics problem along the coastline and inland but also, significantly, doing something about it. it warrants widespread publicity and we are encouraging our staff, suppliers and customers to get involved." the company will be providing the necessary litter pickers, collection sacks and disposing of the collected debris from the beaches. get in touch today using the details right for more information.

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