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ducKweed fightbacK at billY’s laKe the Billy's lake project is a community conservation project that was born out of the acorn community centre in 2010, and which has grown over the years and now has an established volunteer working party who meet weekly to help us maintain the land both for the conservation of wildlife, and for public enjoyment. we also run outdoor youth activities and forest school there

for children in wecock farm. our vision is “to provide people in our community access to new opportunities, improved physical and mental health and well-being, and to provide an environment where both nature and people can thrive together”. the lake is used by local anglers and provides a safe and free fishing lake for everyone, especially those who may not be able to afford fishing memberships elsewhere. two years ago we received funding to enable us to install a solid footpath around part of the lake as a continuation from the main footpath, and also fishing platforms suitable for wheelchair users. we don’t stock the lake, and we are very much a community lake – encouraging families and anglers to enjoy the natural lake.

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Gardening Article from the Hayling Island Horticultural Society

“gardening is the the art that uses flowers as paint, and the soil and sky as a canvas” this quote from elizabeth murray led me think more about how we can plan our gardens to become areas of inspiration and relaxation as monet did in his garden pictured here. extending the metaphor of a garden as a painting, we can see propagating seeds and small plants as preparing our palette with the ‘paint’ we need to create a perfect picture. the first two months of the year are an excellent time to plan our garden and garden areas for the coming year. have a look around for something new you can introduce to your ‘picture’. if you don’t want to grow from seed then it is more economical to buy smaller plants early in the year and bring them on yourself. maybe you could propogate extra plants to share and swap with fellow gardeners. seed packets always contain full planting information.

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february is the time to prune wisteria and evergreen hedges and also to cut back any winter flowering shrubs and deciduous grasses that have finished flowering. leaves and general debris must never be allowed to accumulate on the surface of your lawn during the winter, as it can smother or weaken the grass, causing it to go yellow. rake or lift off leaves and recycle in your compost or use as a mulch under hedges to create a haven for wildlife. there is still the possibility of some very cold weather, so make sure you protect your vulnerable plants, if there is the danger of prolonged frost and waterlogging. at the very least a few sheets of newspaper will offer some protection and raising the pots off the ground to encourage drainage will help. for some shrubs in pots such as olive trees, it is the roots that need protecting and you can use bubble wrap, fleece or straw in a black bag! also try to put your pots in a sheltered position to avoid the worst of the weather. finally

do not forget that birds and wildlife need a little more support during the cold weather with extra food. if you have never tried growing potatoes (seed potatoes can be purchased at our trading centre or online) this is the best time of year to start this process. chitting potatoes means sprouting the potato tuber – putting it, most eyes upright, in a light, cool but frost-free place at about 50f (10c). if you have only a few potato tubers, you can line them up in egg cartons or a shallow box, taking care to

separate the potatoes and keep them upright. after 4-6 weeks strong, short green shoots should appear about 2-3cms long from the eyes of each tuber. these can then be planted out once the soil has warmed up, anytime from mid-march. there are many creative ways to grow potatoes if space is limited (deep pots or sacks) and this is certainly something our younger gardeners might enjoy getting involved in. there is nothing tastier than a freshly dug potato!

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new island haven for birdlife aware solent a specially developed raft to help the solent’s birds breed and rest in safety was installed in november at the west hayling local nature reserve. rspB and Bird aware solent worked together on this important project to put in place a specially adapted ‘tern raft’ with a shingle floor at the old oyster beds by the hayling Billy line. rafts like this one have been used at the site very successfully during previous summers to provide habitat for breeding terns. it is hoped that the raft, which will be out over winter, will also provide a safe resting place for roosting birds such as turnstones and redshank during the colder months. the solent coastline is of world-wide importance for birds and it’s vital for us to give them the space they need to rest and breed without being disturbed. the area is important to birds partly because of its plentiful supply of shingle beaches and islands. these make ideal nesting spots for birds in the summer months and a great place for birds to rest at high tide during the winter. however, the natural shingle areas are being squeezed by rising sea levels: in some years tidal surges have risen above natural shingle islands, flooding birds’ nests.

recently, Bird aware rangers have visited the site at high tide to find no shingle available for wintering birds to rest on at all. artificial islands, like the ones installed by the rspB and Bird aware solent, have proved a valuable way of providing shingle habitats in areas with changing water levels. they help birds thrive by providing them with secure spaces protected from flooding, disturbance from people, and threats from predators like foxes. the ability to remove and install tern rafts at specific weeks during bird breeding season allows conservationists to provide space for birds who breed later in the spring, when much of the natural shingle spaces are already in use by early breeders. during the winter vast numbers of wading birds, including dunlin, mark appleton (left) and david whelan (right) from the rspB with ranger gail richens from Bird aware solent on the new raft oystercatchers and godwits can be seen conservationists around the world. around langstone harbour, the raft will ‘tern raft’ as a high tide resting area for the area was farmed for oysters from provide a safe place for some of these birds during the winter months and both 1819 right up until the 1970s. the oyster species to rest and recover from their long organisations involved are excited to see if beds were restored by havant Borough migrations from arctic regions. the birds will show interest during the first council creating a wildlife haven which has from may, terns that have ventured winter season. with sea levels set to rise become an important seabird breeding site. here all the way from africa will hopefully and large tidal surges becoming more find the new raft on which they will raise frequent with changing weather patterns, For more information, please visit the next generation of migratory seabirds. finding solutions for birds facing the effects the Bird Aware Solent website. this is the first known attempt to use a of climate change is a priority for

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postcode publications stronger, more flexible, pain-free readers … tips and exercises from our award winning chartered physiotherapist strengthening exercises for lower back pain are you still struggling with back pain when gardening? this could be due to weak core (deep tummy) and glutes (buttock) muscles. today we will share with you some exercises to do to strengthen your core and glutes muscles. we are seeing a lot of patients who have back pain in our clinics at stansted park and in rowlands castle. my name is natalie march from physiological, a chartered physiotherapist. at physio-logical we still remain vigilant in following our strict covid guidelines for all clinic appointments. we hope you found our exercises following knee replacement surgery in our last article useful. what exercises should i do to make sure i am strong for gardening? at physio-loigcal we offer hands on treatment plus exercises to make sure you improve your muscle strength to ease your symptoms fully. here are some exercises to do if you have back pain during and/or after

gardening. if you are gardening then do these exercises prior to gardening (this will make sure your muscles are switched on and ready to support you), also repeat them 4 times a week to improve strength. please be aware of your body and take advice from your gp before exercising or send an email to (enquiries@physiological.net) for advice and guidance. when exercising do not push into sharp pain. bridging this exercise helps strengthen your buttock muscles:

• lie on your back • Bend your knees so your feet are flat on the floor • push down through your heels and squeeze your buttocks, count for three seconds up, hold for a second at the top and then threre seconds back down • you should feel the bottom muscles working • repeat until your muscles feel tired (buttock muscles)

superman this exercise helps strengthen core stability muscles and improves balance:

• kneel on the floor and place your hands below your shoulders and knees below your hips.

• extend right leg back and the left arm forward.

• maintain a straight body line through extended leg, body and extended arm.

• repeat with opposite limbs.

• hold for 10 seconds, repeat 10 times on each side. sit to stand this exercise helps strengthen your buttock and thigh muscles: • cross your arms • keep your weight in your heels • as you stand up push through your heels and squeeze your buttocks • repeat until your leg muscles feel tired

core + leg drop this exercise helps strengthen your core muscles:

• tighten your lower tummy muscles • slowly lower your leg down and then repeat on other side • repeat until your tummy muscles feel tired. if you want to be able to garden for a longer period of time without back pain, want to learn how to improve your strength to reduce back pain, or feel you would benefit from some hands on treatment to ease your back pain then we can help you at physio-logical. call our clinic today on 02394 350270 to find out more about how our team of experienced physiotherapists and sports therapists can help. alternatively you can contact us at: enquiries@physio-logical.net or to book: https://physio-logical.net/contact-us/ for more tips and guidance please visit: www.physio-logical.net

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we run fishing workshops for children during every school holiday, which is run by local volunteer angling coaches. if you have a passion for angling, enjoy working with children, and would like to become a volunteer angling coach please get in touch with us. we have also recently set up a volunteer warden scheme whereby a group of local anglers regularly patrol the lake in order to build relationships with the local community and aim to reduce antisocial behaviour and poor fishing practices. have you ever wondered why it is called Billy’s lake? we get asked this question all the time, and have recently been honoured to meet with a gentleman by the name of Bill hunt who turns out to be the location’s name sake!

Bill grew up on the Berg estate, specifically silverdale drive, in the 50’s and 60’s. the estate was full of young families at that time and when Bill’s school friends found out that he had

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access to soake sandpits (as it was known previously) at the back of his garden, they would all come knocking after school, running out back to go on their next adventure and get up to mischief. since our chance meeting with Bill, we’ve had several people contact us telling us about their memories of the lake, and how the term ‘Billy’s lake’ was coined at school and later appearing on maps. do you have memories of Billy’s lake – we’d love to hear them!

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havant borough residents recovering well from pandemic latest survey findings reveal positive results on how residents are recovering from the effects of the pandemic, and how effective the council has been in responding to their needs. havant Borough council asked residents how they have been coping during the coronavirus pandemic through a series of short online surveys.

Questions focused on the impact on mental health and personal finances as well as other difficulties experienced during the crisis. the answers from the surveys, held every six months since June 2020, reveal the effect of coronavirus is having on people’s lives - where people are doing well, where they are struggling, and how the

council has helped. the latest round of results, when compared with the previous two surveys from different stages of the pandemic, have revealed interesting answers about the high levels of resilience shown by residents over the course of the pandemic. some of the key findings include: mental health has improved –

lockdown easing has improved mental health for 21% of respondents negative financial impact reduced – the number of residents who have experienced a negative impact on their household finances has reduced from one in three, to one in five. continued trust in hBc – trust in the advice and information provided.

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YOUR MONEY funding social care – national insurance and the new health & social care levy the government has announced an increase in national insurance contributions and dividend tax rates from april 2022.this will be a temporary oneyear increase before a new health and social care levy is introduced in april 2023. the tax changes, revealed by the prime minister on 7 september 2021, aim to raise £12 billion a year to be spent on the nhs and social care across the uk.

how will it be paid for? national insurance contributions (nics) will increase by 1.25% for one year only for employees (class 1) and employers (class 1a and 1B) and the selfemployed (class 4) from 6 april 2022. from 6 april 2023, the increase will become a separate tax - the ‘health and social care levy’ – and nic rates will return to their 2021/22 levels. the levy will also apply to individuals above state pension age who are still in work with employment income or

profits from self-employment above £9,568. self-employed individuals will be required to report the nic increase through their 2022-23 tax return in January 2024 and report the new levy for 2023-24 in January 2025. the rate of income tax which is paid by individuals who receive dividend income from shares will also increase by 1.25% from april 2022. the £2,000 dividend allowance will remain. the increase will see an employee on £20,000 a year pay an extra £130. someone on £50,000 will pay £505 more.

what will you have to pay for social care? currently anyone in england with assets over £23,250 must pay for their care in full. the uk government has outlined its new reforms in its policy paper: Build Back Better: our plan for health and social care. these propose introducing a new means test from october 2023. it should be noted

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that the measure received only a narrow majority backing from mps and may be assessed before completing its passage through parliament. under the plan: • the maximum that a person will have to pay over their lifetime towards personal care costs (not including food and accommodation) will be £86,000.

Below that level the amount they pay reduces until they have less than £14,250, at which point the state pays for their care if they qualify.

• if a person’s total assets are over £100,000, full fees must be paid. if by contributing towards care costs, their remaining assets fall below £100,000, they may be eligible for financial support. once the £86,000 cap is reached, the state will pay for care costs.

towards the cost from their income, but if that is not enough, they will contribute no more than 20% of their chargeable assets per year.

• if a person’s total assets are less than £20,000, they will not have to pay anything for their care from their assets but may still need to make a contribution from their income. the government says its measures, including the new levy, will put the nhs on a sustainable footing, deliver an affordable solution to social care and provide a world class health and social care system fit for the 21st century.

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players were all using worn out tired and shared kit. the donation gives the team a fresh identity. they look and feel proud." the football club helps to provide a positive environment where the children can develop friendships and a team and community ethic. gareth lewis of southern co-op, said: "getting youngsters involved in football is so much more than just a way of exercising. "it is community youth projects like this, led by parents and volunteers, that can have such a positive impact on a child's cowplain youth football club's "football gives these players formative years. under 10’s team took part in its confidence. when they get a goal, "we were pleased to provide first cup games porting a brand new they have achieved something. it has the football kit and tracksuits. if kit. enabled them to play together, grow enthusiasm can win football the players proudly wore a together and develop themselves as matches, this team will soon be brand new football kit thanks to a young people whilst having fun making a name for themselves!" donation from cowplain coplaying football. to find out more about operative food. "there has been a period of cowplain youth fc, email: coach andy grossett said: change and growth, and the young cowplainyouth@gmail.com ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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Q winter is definitely here and i'm not sure how much i will be using my bike if the weather is bad. do i need to do anything special with it until spring comes? a well, the most important thing to do if you can is keep it dry.those of us who are fortunate enough to have a garage with room in it should have no problem but an ordinary shed is fine. after all, we will not be using the gardening tools much, either so a bit of squeezing should do it. failing that, a waterproof cover should keep the worst of the rain and snow off. secondly, use the bike from time to time if the weather is ok. of course, some people won't want to ride unless the sun is shining, while others enjoy nothing better than battling the elements and enjoying snowy conditions. it's up to you from day to day. riding the bike not only keeps your joints moving but also does the same for the bike. everything that moves has the potential to get 'set' and moving it all about is good for both you and the bike. it will show up where attention may be needed.

heart of hayling boxing academy hampshire police and crime commissioner visit

donna assisted James price the manager of the co-op in selsmore road hayling to present a cheque to the heart of hayling Boxing academy for over £1,100 from donations received at the coop over the past year .

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heart of hayling Boxing academy was honoured to receive a visit by hampshire police and crime commissioner donna Jones during which time donna presented a number of the boxers with an endeavour award for their hard work and determination during the sessions she witnessed.

Josh harmsworth passed his bronze gB level and was presented with his medal and

certificate from donna. senior coach and hampshire police sgt stuart grover briefed the crime commissioner on the positive benefits of the academy in assisting youngsters on the island while coach and mentor knox white explained the set up of the academy including training of coaches, youngsters and the progression throughout the various levels of the gB award programme.

third, keep it clean and oil the chain, especially, because if that gets 'set' and rusty it won't go round the gear wheels when you need it to, and not only that but the tiny bits of rust act like scouring powder and get inside the joints so they wear out much quicker when you start riding again. even when the bike is put away, it is a good idea to check the tyres and pump them up if necessary. if they go completely flat the tyre walls can crack and be weakened, possibly encouraging punctures next year. years ago i had a puncture when i was riding down portsdown hill after a tyre with a crack in the side wall weakened a bit more and the tube bubbled out like a child's balloon, caught on the brakes and went 'pop' . i had to walk home! so, check your tyres every month or so by squeezing each one or pressing on it with your thumb if you haven't got a pressure gauge not as accurate but you'll know if it's too soft to take your weight when you are riding. if it is, then pump it up until next month and if it goes down again you probably need to mend a puncture. getting back to cleaning, if you are using the bike in winter it will pick up grit and possibly salt from the roads. very often put down to stop roads freezing in near Zero temperatures. if you leave the bike covered in salt it will encourage rust on steel, and corrosion on anything else. you don't have to give the bike a thorough wash, but a wipe down with a damp rag will get the worst off, and i have an old rag that has got covered in oil and grease over the years and this provides a good final wipe down to get rid of the water and leave a slight protective coating.

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by Denise Kelly as we approach the end of what has been a very up and down year, it’s a great time to start thinking about the changes you can make to boost your health. there are so many things you could try, such as eradicating processed packaged foods, refusing to buy things covered in plastic, adding in more natural minerals and vitamins through better food choices, (more fruits and vegetables) going for a run every day, or including meditation into your routine at least three times per week. i could come up with suggestions that will help improve your life and encourage you to take control all day long. i am not normally a fan of ‘fad’ anything, but i have a feeling that the subject today is here to stay. so, have you tried cold water swimming? i want to start by saying i am not a swimmer! i am a runner, a cyclist, and aerobics queen, but i am absolutely, categorically not a natural swimmer. i love being at the water, or on the water, or even a quick dip in the water, but this new hobby…is challenging to say the least! the first time i went in for what i call a ‘proper’ swim we swam 750m and i got cramp in my left calf!! not a pleasant experience! But the whole point of this cold-water swimming is to test your strength - both physically and mentally. one of the things that really interests me, with so many clients of mine in mind, is that researchers all over the world are looking into the scientific benefits of cold-water swimming for people who are experiencing mental health problems, and are suffering from stress, anxiety and depression. i mean, it’s one of the most common ailments in 2021. according to research the mood benefits of cold-

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water swimming can be divided into two phases: the initial ‘cold shock’ response, and then the adaptation that happens over the longer term. many times, i have taken part in our family’s traditional new year’s day cold winter dip! it literally takes your breath away to the point of hyperventilating! adrenaline surges through your body, the heart races and your blood pressure skyrockets! glucose and fats are being released into your bloodstream, providing an energy source should you need to make a quick escape. this is the classic ‘fight-or-flight’ response. the best thing about cold water swimming is the adaptation makes you less reactive to the shock of cold water but could also make you less reactive to stress. cortisol, a stress hormone, is released from your adrenal glands, which

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maintains this state for minutes to hours, while beta-endorphin hormones in the brain provides pain relief and gives a sense of euphoria. after a while your heart and breathing rates only rise half as much, you panic less, and you can control your breathing. this adaptation makes you less reactive to the shock of cold water, but it could also make you less reactive to everyday stress. Just as stress causes an

adrenaline surge, preparing us to attack or to run, it also kick-starts the immune system in preparation for possible wounding or infection. this protective response, called inflammation, is healthy when stressful events are rare and isolated, but it can become chronic when people experience stress every day. what’s more, chronic inflammation has been linked to depression. so, if adapting to the stress of cold water can decrease our general stress response and reduce inflammation, then it can potentially reduce our risk of depression too. many open water swimmers talk about how their hobby has benefitted their mental and physical health, and it’s not hard to see why. the exercise itself is good for the body, and spending time by water is associated with increased wellbeing. swimming with others gives a great sense of community, and completing a challenging task creates a sense of achievement. if you fancy starting, take it slowly, and maybe start with just a minute or so per week, and gradually increase over time. this is one way you can really do something that could potentially help you on so many levels, and its free of charge!! all you need is a swimsuit!! happy dipping!!

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portsmouth water and university partnership bob taylor, chief executive officer for portsmouth water, and chris chang, deputy vice-chancellor for the university of portsmouth announce their new partnership. with an emphasis on driving forward innovation, the partnership sets out how the two organisations will collaborate on upcoming initiatives including student exchanges, the development of new academic programmes and joint research activities. university students will benefit from portsmouth water’s expertise, and for portsmouth water, the partnership will bring new opportunities for research, innovation and collaboration with some of the area’s leading academics.

Bob taylor said: “this is an incredibly exciting opportunity, both for portsmouth water and for the university of portsmouth, to drive forward innovation, inspire and learn from each other. as a company, we are proud of our local area and we strive to contribute to our community wherever possible.

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“as two of portsmouth’s most esteemed organisations, portsmouth water and the university of portsmouth have so much to offer each other in terms of

shared learning, collaboration and support. “i am delighted that we have made this partnership official and i look forward to coming together in future on a number of

inspiring new projects and joint initiatives.

By working together, i am confident we can truly make a difference to our region, increasing opportunities for innovation, learning and bringing benefits to those who live, work and study here.” chris chang said: “this is an exciting collaboration for our staff and students. the opportunity to work together with portsmouth water particularly as they develop the new havant thicket reservoir will provide invaluable research and learning for both organisations and the community.” the signing of the memorandum of understanding took place at the university of portsmouth and was attended from portsmouth water by Bob taylor, ian limb, head of human resources and John pickford, commercial director. two members of portsmouth water’s future innovators Board, Bethany fairley and rebekah robertson, were also in attendance. the board is made up of portsmouth water’s brightest, forwardthinkers, with the purpose of initiating new projects and ideas.

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On Thursday 18th November our Year 10 and 11 students had the fantastic opportunity to cook mussels. The mussels were kindly donated to the school by local fish monger MJ Seafood as a part of the Fish Heroes programme from the Food Teachers Centre.

The programme was created to help address the issue of supplying fish in Food lessons for students to cook and try.

We would like to say huge thank you to MJ Seafood and the Food Teachers Centre for the amazing chance to cook something new with our students. Our students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to cook and try mussels for the first time. Well done everyone and we look forward to more donations in the future.

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shoppers donate vouchers to help nhs local co-operative shoppers have donated thousands of pounds worth of vouchers to an independent nhs charity which supports a network of 240 nhs charities. together, they provide the extra help needed in hospitals, health boards, and ambulance, community, and mental health trusts across the uk. a total of £30,615 was donated from southern co-op's 2020 share of the profits which were distributed to members earlier this year. the funding came from donated vouchers and members automatically donating their odd pence. as a regional, independent co-operative, southern co-op members are part owners and part of a business that puts purpose before profit. ellie orton oBe, chief executive at nhs charities together, said: "we are incredibly grateful for this generous donation from southern co-op. the nhs is facing its most difficult winter ever, and ongoing help is needed as it seeks to recover from covid-19.

But thanks to our amazing supporters and fundraisers we can continue to be there for staff and patients, and help the nhs go further for everyone." to date, nhs charities together has allocated £140million in a range of projects supporting nhs charities, staff, patients and volunteers. these include counselling services, helplines, and intensive psychological support for nhs staff, plus patient focused initiatives like training for emergency responders, research into long covid, and specialist equipment. our local communities. gemma lacey, director sustainability "our nhs workers have been there for us and communications at southern co-op, throughout the pandemic while also dealing said: "we're really proud that southern cowith the backlog of patients desperately op's members have provided much needed needing treatment - all of this is on top of support for causes that positively benefit trying to look after their own well-being.”

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the cat & rabbit rescue centre

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hello from hulky Bear.your favourite out and about reporter at the cat and rabbit rescue centre, i am very pleased to let you know that previous pets of the month the guinea pigs king edward and lady christl have now found their forever home. have you visited our new charity shop in chichester yet, my staff have shown me some photos and it looks lovely. the shop has been open for a few months now but unfortunately, they were still waiting to be able to put the shop signs up. although the shop was doing well we knew that some people struggled to find us without the signage. well finally, in october we had the signs put up and the shop was officially opened by the mayor of chichester and our patron susan Jameson. the whole of this last year the centre has always been full on rabbits and it has been really hard not being able to help everyone that is looking to rehome their rabbits. we do have a waiting list but it does sometimes take us a long time to get round to everyone. the other day a man

arrived at the centre with a box and told us that there were two baby rabbits inside. he said he had found them dumped in a layby so did not really know anything about them. in the box was a cute pair of 6 month old female rabbits, they were in good condition and obviously well looked after. we had to take them in but they did have to go into a temporary pen until a space became available after another rabbit was rehomed. we do not know why these rabbits previous owner made the decision to leave them in a layby but they are safe and well at the centre and will be hoping to find their forever home soon. unfortunately, because we had to help them it meant that someone who had been waiting for a space now has to wait even longer.

Just to let you know we will be running our christmas sponsorship scheme again this year. why not give your friends the gift of sponsorship while also support the centre. do not feel like you have to but of course you can sponsor me! see our website for more details.

P.S Please 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.

Kamie is pet of the month we would love to introduce you to a very cute female cat called kamie. kamie is an eight year torty and white spayed female who has been with us at the centre since september. she was brought into us because she was no longer happy living in a home with young children. occasionally she can seem shy when you first meet her but it dosen’t take very long at all for her to show you her true self. she will come over for a fuss and will head bump you, she loves strokes and before long she will be climbing on your lap for cuddles too. however, kamie can occasionally let you know when she has had enough and may give you a little telling off. she has improved loads at the centre from when she first came in and we think she would be even better in a home as she can take herself off when she’s not in the mood. kamie is looking for a quiet home with understanding owners who will give her the love and space she

needs. she will need to go to an adult only household and she would like to be the only pet. she was kept as a house cat in her previous home but now she would love to have the opportunity to go outside. kamie is really lovely girl who just needs an owner she can trust and they will be rewarded with so much love. if you think you may be able to offer kamie a loving home please give the centre a call on 01243 967111 or visit our website: www.crrc.co.uk.

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birthday celebration for amazing volunteers of the south downs from Jeff travis

for forty years, they’ve been dedicated custodians of the precious south downs landscape. and now, as the south downs volunteer ranger service marks its 40th anniversary, a poignant film has been produced to showcase the amazing breadth of volunteering in the national park. from coppicing, wildlife surveys, laying hedges to public engagement, the volunteer rangers are one of the cornerstones of conserving the special qualities of the south downs. and from humble beginnings in 1981, coming into being three decades before the national park was created in 2010, the south downs volunteer ranger service has grown to around 300 volunteers today. the touching film has been released to coincide with international volunteer day on sunday (5 december). ron wilder, a former raf wing commander from petersfield, has dedicated many years of his retirement to the volunteer ranger service and said his proudest moment has been helping to reintroduce water voles to the river meon in hampshire. he said:“some of the motivation i’ve felt being a volunteer ranger is seeing the difference we really do make out in the landscape.

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“water voles were missing from this habitat because of mink which decimated the population that we had here.

“By controlling the mink and creating the right habitat by doing a lot of work on the river and its banks, we’ve been able to re-introduce water voles. seeing evidence of them four or five generations on from the ones we originally re-introduced is a very satisfying moment. we’ve also seen an increase in other wildlife because the water vole helps support the overall balance of biodiversity. “it’s also allowed whole villages and landowners to get involved with the project and an increased sense of the community supporting the biodiversity in the river valley.” keen wildlife photographer roger kiernan, from eastbourne, said: “most people don’t realise that they don’t need to go to africa on safari. there’s a whole safari under their feet and in the bush alongside them! i take great pleasure in bringing the biodiversity to people’s eye level so they can really understand what insects are like. if you see something and appreciate it, you’re more likely to care for it. “the work we do as volunteers really does increase the chances of insects flourishing. we clear areas, letting sunlight

in and encourage lots of different insects and butterflies into our wonderful chalk grassland.” steve Brookman, chair of the south downs volunteer ranger service, said: “Being able to celebrate forty years shows the level of commitment given by volunteers in the national park, this is a great film, really inspiring, forward looking and inclusive. i am very proud to be chairing the vrs committee and look forward to supporting the national park into the future.”

the video can be seen at https://youtu.be/msbotapy9pa there are also many other organisations involving volunteers in the conservation of the south downs. together they form the sdnp volunteering network and contribute a staggering 91,000 days of volunteer activity each year to protecting and enhancing the area’s unique landscape, precious wildlife and heritage as well as engaging people with this special place. for more information visit www.southdowns.gov.uk/volunteering/

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sculpture exhibition including that of penelope keith, and in at the heart of the community" is a kuwait, singapore, italy, france, new phrase which canon tom kennar, rector of Zealand and the united states. st faith's, likes to use from time to time. he commissions include a madonna and child says that it's a simple way of saying that st in oak, for st peters church, petersfield, faith's (situated at the historic centre of and a bust of John Bowen, who gave his havant) is more than a space for worship, but also a place which belongs to everyone - garden in petersfield to the town for the use of the public. other works in public regardless of their faith. this places include petersfield hospital, commitment was made very and king edward school witley. tangible in the early days of carol says: "if my sculpture december with an exhibition touches the heart, then it has by local sculptor and artist, achieved its real goal, to bring a carol acworth. canon kennar little tenderness, a little light, a said, 'we are so delighted to little healing, a little truth, a little have been able to put on this humour and a little love into a long-awaited exhibition of a truly struggling world". extraordinary local artist! it will when we asked carol about her be the first of many such carol acworth life-story, she told us that 'from opportunities for local people to use childhood, i was always more drawn to art our historic community building'. in the round, so i liked plasticine better carol acworth lives and works in the than painting. one day at secondary south of england. she has been described school the art teacher brought in some as a sculptor of rare talent, who looks at chunks of alabaster and i was away. the humanity and feeling of her subject Because it is a soft stone, i could carve it matter. although she produces such varied with a screwdriver for a chisel and a pieces, there is a constant vein of vigour of hammer. i went from there to wood, and movement and texture that demands to be my dad gave me a set of chisels for my touched. her work is to be found in many birthday. he then sent me to secretarial homes in england, scotland and wales, college. i don’t think he wanted to keep me while doing a three year course in art! i became enamoured of Barbara hepworth, whose work can be seen at st ives in cornwall, and who carved abstract shapes and discovered ‘the hole’ in wonderful natural shapes. my husband found work in derby, which is where gypsum comes from; the best of which is known as alabaster. so i carved alabaster cats for two galleries in london, which earned me some much needed funds. somehow i fitted sculpture into a life of marriage and family, always joining a pottery evening class, wherever we were living. now, with more time, i can pursue larger, more ambitious projects which i hope reflect the world we live in. the most recent of these is ‘Black lives matter’, based on the photos which appeared in the press when Black lives matter hit the news earlier this year.' anyone who missed acworth's

exhibition will be able to view her Black lives matter sculpture in st faith's over the coming weeks (as it will be exhibited there for the time being, on loan to the church). samples of her smaller works will be on view in the parish office window in north street, havant.

more examples of her work can be viewed on carol's website at: https://carolacworth.com/ Look out for more public exhibitions and events at St Faith's in the coming months. Artists or performers who may be interested in making use of the space and facilities of the church are invited to contact Canon Kennar via email to: rector@stfaith.com

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Don’t stop Wining drinks trends 2022 Jonathan from vin wine merchants in emsworth looks at what to look forward to in 2022 as we start another year, its time again to think about what is going to be a popular tipple during 2022. throughout covid our buying habits certainly changed when it came to alcoholic beverages. as we were not going out to restaurants or bars, we were increasing our spending on the more luxury end of the market, particularly wine and spirits. top end wines continued to grow throughout 2021 and that is set to continue in 2022. spending that little bit extra on wines can be beneficial in many ways. firstly, obviously you are getting a much better product and you are more likely to enjoy it more. also, these wines will last longer if you do not finish the whole bottle. there is a common phrase amongst us wine merchants, drink less but drink better.you do not have to spend a fortune, typically the £8 to £10 mark is full of quality driven wines from all over the world. a couple of pounds more and you will really get to see the difference. another sector that grew during covid and has continued is the local drinks arena. the support that local producers received was immense and that has continued as we now slowly get back to normal. our local area is full of amazing drinks producers particularly gins and wines and now rum is coming into the fold. producers such as Jarrolds gin and chichester harbour gin, fort gin and rum in portsmouth, mudlark rum also in portsmouth are all producing stand out spirits. our local vineyards such as ashling park and hambledon are amongst many quality vineyards we have in our area both providing a complete wine experience in terms of tours and restaurants. premium rum sales are on the up and there are signs that they will outsell gins very soon. they are already popular in bars and clubs particularly rum based cocktails, and this is now spilling over into off sales as we start to enjoy them at home. whisky is another spirit’s sector

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Jarrolds gin £39.99

we use scott’s free range pork which is reared on the south downs above storrington. it is remarkably good pork that is truly free-range, roaming south downs pastures in small family groups. the pork shoulder is a versatile cut, which is fantastic as a sunday roast but can be even better later in the week for leftovers. the shoulder is ideal for the slow roast and it’s worth getting an extralarge piece so that you can make a few easy meals later in the week. think pulled pork sliders, chinese pancakes, ramen noodle soup or tacos. if you like your pork crackling, make sure to ask our butcher to score the shoulder for you. first, start with the roast. the trick is to get the pork (at least 2kg on the bone) to room temperature, so get the pork out of the fridge and remove any packaging at least an hour before you cook. rub plenty of salt into the scored skin, along with some ground pepper. pat

any moisture from the skin and place the pork skin side up in a roasting pan in a pre-heated oven (220°c) for 30 minutes until the skin starts to bubble up. then lower the oven temperature to 170°c. and wrap the pork in foil for 4.5 hours. you can then remove most of the liquid fat, remove the foil and add a mix of diced vegetables, garlic and herbs to the bottom of the pan with the pork on top, and finish for another hour, raising the oven temperature if necessary to get your crackling. you can make a gravy from the juices, then serve with mashed potato. if there are any leftovers, then first up has to be a pulled pork sandwich. shred the pork with two forks, re-heat if needed, add some BBQ sauce to taste and bung in a bap with coleslaw and coriander. pulled pork makes a superb (and cheap) alternative to duck in a chinese pancake, with cucumber, spring onion, and hoisin sauce, and works well in salads, noodle soups and tacos.

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skills & employment hub brings opportunities to havant the pandemic changed many areas of our work and everyday lives, with increasing numbers of havant residents newly facing unemployment or searching for a new line of work. in response to this growing need, community first has launched a new skills & employment hub in havant to help residents return to the world of work. catering to havant Borough residents aged over 18, the hub provides tailored advice and support towards seeking employment, access to training opportunities, as well as information about local job openings.with guidance from staff, the hub will help you find work in a role that suits you. the hub is open every thursday

from 10am to 12noon.visit heart of the park (previously known as leigh park community centre) to register with the hub for regular support, or simply drop in to find out about what the hub can offer you. 1-to-1 support and advice will be available on finding relevant roles and refining your interview techniques.you can

also find out about training opportunities for a variety of industries, from hospitality to health and social care, as well as skills everyone needs for employment success. staff will be on hand to advise on which courses are right for you. what about if you need support after landing your first interview? if you need ongoing support to get into work, the hub is here to help you through every step towards your job interview and beyond. the hub can arrange for a companion to support individuals with higher support needs to attend interviews. the hub also aims to address digital exclusion, an issue facing many more

people without their own it equipment during the pandemic. hub attendees are welcome to use the hub’s it facilities to search for jobs and you can even borrow a tablet on loan. community first launched havant skills & employment hub thanks to funding support from the solent supporting employment programme, a project managed by the hampshire and isle of wight community foundation and partfunded by the european social fund. for further information, please contact positivepathways@cfirst.org.uk or call 023 9387 3808.

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Belcher Frost 3 west street, emsworth, hants po10 7dX the courts have recently been dealing with wills where the deceased’s signature may have been forged. most involve homemade wills. in one case, mr rayner, made a will with his solicitors. he appointed his niece his executor and sole beneficiary. he also appointed her his attorney in a lasting power of attorney which the solicitors

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had also prepared. mr rayner’s signature was witnessed in his solicitor’s office. a month later mr rayner apparently signed a homemade will which his son had prepared leaving everything to him. the court confirmed that, along with evidence that mr rayner was estranged from his son, the evidence prepared by the solicitors was strong and could be relied on

whereas that provided by the son was not. it decided that the later will was a forgery and consequently the will made by the solicitors was valid. homemade wills run the risk of being challenged for various reasons including forgery. a professionally drawn will gives you the security of knowing your wishes will be put in place.

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edwin the engine returns hayling light railway diesel locomotive ‘edwin’, has now returned to the line’s eastoke corner depot on hayling island seafront, after a full engine rebuild at the Jim stokes motor workshops. a first for the company, based at waterlooville, hampshire, more normally associated with the restoration of classic alfa romeo, ferrari, maserati,

lancia, mercedes, aston martin and Jaguar racing cars. the two foot gauge loco was built in 1969 by ruston & hornsby of lincoln, and after industrial service first arrived on hayling island in 2005. where it was fully refurbished by volunteers, receiving a much improved drivers cab, a coat of bright ‘JcB’ yellow paint, and given the name ‘edwin’, after

Bob haddock the railway owners’ son.

2007 saw its return to service, hauling narrow gauge passenger trains on the picturesque mile long coastal route beside hayling Bay. Between the seaside village of eastoke corner, with its shops, arcades, pubs and eateries, and Beachlands well known for its popular funfairs.via mengham halt, where on

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busy days trains can pass each other to give a more frequent service. once ‘edwin’ is fully run in and available for regular service, the opportunity will then be taken to give some well-deserved tlc, to ‘Jack’, our stalwart maroon liveried 1988 alan keef victorian-style ‘steam outline’ diesel loco, known to children of all ages as ‘Jack the seaside engine'.

Both engines have a busy autumn and winter to look forward to, including a season of ‘santa specials’, on the 8th, 19th and finally the 20th of through to christmas eve on the 24th december. starting and finishing at eastoke corner light railway station, travelling along the seaside via north pole halt, for a visit to see father christmas in his railway carriage grotto. Bookings for which are strongly advised, and can be made by phone to our very own chief elf on 07394 194066.

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What’s on The Station Theatre West Town, Hayling Island HIADS and HMS proudly present

Hansel and Gretel A traditional pantomime

by Vicky Fox

20th to 22nd Dec & 6th to 8th Jan at 7:30pm 8th to 9th Jan Mats at 2:30pm. £12 (£7)

CCADS Theatre present

air aces the past year has been a challenging time for the havant wea but the planned courses have been able to operate on Zoom, organised by the southern office. the recent havant courses in art appreciation: colour in art, and the history course: restoration, events and changes in charles 2nd england, have been well supported and many of the participants come from further afield and even abroad. the southern office has provided tuition in accessing Zoom and held general meetings open to wea members. however it is anticipated that face to face courses will return. the spring courses are: history:the london portsmouth road. tutor Jennifer goldsmith art portraiture in 18th century britain. tutor prasannajit de silva.

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Tickets Online: stationtheatre.co.uk Phone Line: 0333 666 3366 (9am to 7pm, Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm, Saturday)

fingers (and toes) crossed for panto season finally, panto is back. the story of ‘hansel and gretel’, otherwise known as ‘Babes in the wood’, will be a combined hayling island amateur dramatic society and hayling musical society production running Before, and after christmas. december 20th, 21st and 22nd if you want to get in the mood as the excitement builds. January 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th to see in the new year with the colour and music of live entertainment and to counteract ‘square eyes’ from overindulgence in television it is a traditional tale of hungry children, a delicious gingerbread house and a witch who is proud of her culinary skills – for all the wrong reasons. the children are led into the forest by a wicked stepmother (of course, sorry about the stereotype) whilst their father is away on business. their teacher miss muffett, who runs the dame school (what else) is concerned but it is pip the pied piper who helps to unravel the mystery. there will be two matinees on saturday 8 and sunday 9 January with the latter being the last performance. tickets for all the above shows can be bought online at www.stationtheatre.co.uk or by telephone at local rate 0333 666 3366. the Box office is open on saturday mornings from 10 until midday for personal callers.

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hampshire and isle of wight wildlife trust, south downs group meet at st wilfrids church hall, padnell road, cowplain, po8 8dZ - free parking. non members welcome. admission £4 on the door including refreshments. wednesday 19th January at 7.30 pm the return of beavers to britain Beavers are looking likely to make a return in wild rivers across england in the very near future. pete cooper from the derek gow consultancy will talk about the history, ecology and human dimension of having beavers in Britain. wednesday 16th february at 7.30 pm bats, superheroes of the night Bats are remarkable but undervalued mammals. they are capable of catching flying insects in total darkness and live up to 25 years. nik knight from the the hampshire Bat group will gives an insight in bat research and conservation. contact deryn hawkins on 023 9259 8000 or email: southdownsgroup@gmail.com ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

spirit of the south ladies a cappella chorus tuesday evenings 7-30 10.00 at this time of year we need to re-charge our batteries. we need more energy, and singing works for us. we welcome new members so drop in and chat at havant methodist church, petersfield rd, havant. contact sandra - 07962 030192

monday 24th January - 1900 for 1930 hrs. presented by mr rod dean who will tell the story about the mosquito, which had a very difficult start to its career, with many senior raf people unconvinced of the promised performance and the structural integrity of a wooden aircraft. fortunately, within parts of the air ministry there was support, and despite opposition, particularly from minister of aircraft production, lord Beaverbrook, the mosquito (‘mossie’) flew and decisively proved its critics wrong on all counts. the mosquito became one of the most successful and versatile aircraft of ww2, monday 28th february - 1900 for 1930hrs presented by mr. mel white the charity flying scholarships for disabled people (fsdp) was established in 1983, following the death of group captain sir douglas Bader. fsdp was founded by paul Bowen and tim prince, with the aim of using douglas Bader’s life as an inspiration to other disabled people. since its inception, fsdp has changed the lives of over 400 disabled people, through its annual flying scholarships.

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covering every possible requirement, fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, nightfighter and trainer. this talk by rod dean, will be an in depth study of the development, construction and use of the outstanding de havilland mosquito.

flying scholarships for disabled people

today, fsdp remains focussed on its core mission of changing the lives of disabled people, by these, by continuing the flight training scholarships. mel white will illustrate how this is done, and look at the impact fsdp had had on the life of steven robinson, known to many as ‘the one arm pilot’. steve has been awarded the British empire medal, for services to people with disabilities. airaces is an aviation talk society, providing its members with regular talks, given by steve robinson – ‘one armed pilot experts in many different fields ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| related to the world of aviation. the talks are held at the chichester park hotel, westhampnett road, chichester 7pm for 7.30 start. members £5, visitors £7 and under 16s free. doors open at 6.45 no prebooking, no reserved seating for further information about airaces, please see www.airaces.org.uk or call david Batcock on 01243 823007

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world war ii escape at the recent meeting of denmead village association the chairman introduced steve foster, whose talk was a prequel to last year’s when he told the story of his father’s escape during world war ii. steve’s father was in the territorial army, which meant that he was amongst the first to be conscripted into the regular army at the outbreak of war. steve described in great detail his father’s training and rapid promotions, which took him to shildon in co. durham, catterick and rosyth. on 24th december 1939 the battalion was granted christmas leave, and this was the last time they saw their families for 5½ years. on 9th april 1940 the germans invaded norway, and as a member of the

8th Battalion of the sherwood foresters, he war and sent to stalag 28 or stalag XX2. was sent to norway shortly after. the other survivors were repatriated by the British soldiers were not equipped with royal navy. those who died were buried by arctic clothing, and as their supply vessel the germans in mass graves with no had been bombed by the germans they ceremony. were often cold and hungry. this was a very harrowing story, and the norwegian military was illmany of our members became very prepared, and during the conflict the British emotional on hearing of the suffering of soldiers ran out of ammunition. on the our soldiers. thanks to steve for telling us other hand, the german army was well his family history. supplied and well equipped; they had why not join us at our next meeting panzer tanks and as they advanced towards on friday 21st January at 7.30pm in all the British the British again ran out of saints church hall, when andrew negus ammunition and had to try to return to the will be telling us part 3 of his history of village they had been in earlier. some were winchester? membership costs £5 and is led by norwegians to neutral sweden. open to all who have an interest in many of the British were killed, and denmead. if you would like any further information, please contact the secretary ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| many of those who survived, steve’s father among them, were taken as prisoners of on 023 9225 2063. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| volunteer with us and make a real difference in 2022

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hayling island horticultural society

an exciting new Year talks programme

we are pleased to announce a new programme of talks at the united reformed church hall in hollow lane, hayling island, and do hope you will come along. it is free for members and just 50p for non-members. easy parking nearby. wed 26th January - peter Barwick on ‘all aspects of soft fruit growing’ followed by extraordinary general meeting to elect new officers to the main committee wed 23rd february - peter chivers ‘plant propagation for seed & softwood cuttings’ wed 23rd march - John negus ’12 months of colour’ do come along and take the opportunity to meet and chat with other garden enthusiasts. full details about the society and future events can be found on our website www.hihs.org.uk or facebook page. we do hope to be holding a show at the end of June/early July. more details to follow. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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