after navigating the airport style security and chatting with the armed police who were keeping the area safe, we took our first steps into westminster hall where Queen elizabeth ii was laying in state before her funeral.
the houses of parliament were very grand
YES (Young Explorers Squad):a Park Community School and ‘Your Postcode initiative
with lots of beautiful paintings, sculptures, and wall hangings throughout.we saw the house of commons and the house of lords, the monarch’s robing area, and the central lobby - places we normally see on our televisions.
after our visit we made our way back over westminster Bridge where we could see the covid memorial wall alongside the bank of the river thames.the red hearts painted by members of the public to remember their loved ones stretched as far as the eye could see after finding lunch we made our way to the
Come and play me.
we were lucky to receive several offers and a kind donation of a replacement ‘your postcode’ street piano for the meridian shopping centre atrium.
our old Joanna - played on its last legs left, has earned its retirement to the stoke fruit farm sunflower event on hayling island where it’s players will entertain visitors.
train for our journey back to havant - lots of tired feet were rested!
see children’s quotes on page 2
now all shiny and badged up for us by mgi of south street ha piano is available for all to play helping to raise money for the charities chosen b fryer, manager of the meridian shopping centre
dear carl and reece
i saw your recent column in ‘Your Postcode’ about staying safe online do you have any more tips?
thanks ray we're glad you're finding the information useful. one of the key signs to look out for is the url of a website (its web address). if this doesn't end with a familiar domain name extension such as .com, .org and .net, steer clear stay away if the url is incomplete (no trailing slash at the end).
Beware of strange characters such as “%” or “?”.another red flag is when a website is spelt incorrectly check that a site has a valid ssl certificate you'll be able to identify this as a padlock in the address bar at the top of the screen. proceed with caution if there isn't a padlock icon, as the website may not be secure.
protect your device from viruses by
Free-gift QR code scam
if you receive a call offering you a free gift Qr code for a big name retailer, say no! con artists are hoping to steal people's data by directing them to a fake website through these codes.always contact the company in question to verify if a deal is genuine
One-time password (OTP) bot scam
online bank customers will be well aware of the two-step authentication process that financial institutions require them to go through to reach their accounts. for those not in the know, a person has to input a text code into a bank's system before they can gain access to their money. scammers are now attempting to acquire these precious details by posing as online bots that entice individuals into sharing these codes with them. NEVER share this code
contact carl and reece by emailing:
the garden show is back and ‘set to Bloom’.twenty nine years ago the first garden show at stansted park in hampshire was created as a forum for the smaller family run businesses and to showcase the work of talented artisans particularly those who couldn’t afford the larger, more commercial shows. gardening was visibly becoming more fashionable and accessible as people realised that you didn’t have to be that knowledgeable to make your garden look great and there was a thirst for good design, plants and garden products.the first show consisted of about 30 enthusiastic stands and an art exhibition.
TICKETS PRICES ONTHE GATE
9 - 11 June 2023 - 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm)
ART, DESIGN,YOUR GARDEN &YOU!
the show has grown and expanded since then and turned into the perfect place to find all you need to make your garden grow and refresh your home and yourselves.the garden show has become a moveable feast and has been held at various locations in the south and will continue to thrive as it travels its own unique garden path at other venues.
it’s a great opportunity to explore what’s on the doorstep; source new talent, designers and artisans Browse affordable and hand-picked companies showcasing the latest specialist plants, garden and home accessories, art, design, sculpture, fashion, gifts and then treat your
adult £12. senior £10. child £4 (age 516yrs. under 5yrs free). family £30 (inc 2a & 4c)
friday arrival 10am – 12noon tickets are limited - pre-booked only
taste buds to tempting foods and wines pick up top tips from horticultural experts to solve those frustrating problems - as ever the specialist plants people will bring their knowledge and brilliant advice on saturday the show is joined by dr ian Bedford, entomologist, withthe pest clinic to help solve any bug issues in as friendly a way as possible Ben cross from crosslands flower nursery will also be back on the sunday to extol, in his usual energetic way, on the ‘British cut flower industry’ ‘British flowers rock’! the show’s chosen charity is cancerwise - www cancerwise org ukaspiring to be an enabling,
(except friday morning)
to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow
compassionate community for people with cancer and those who care for them Based in chichester, offering support and information to anyone who is concerned about cancer through counselling, complementary therapies or emotional care, providing support to the mind, body, spirit and emotional health of people through and beyond cancer they will be holding ‘a giant tombola’, prizes donated by the garden show exhibitors, along with some fete fun guessing games
ray hunt, with his unique flamboyant flair, has created his annual ‘whacky garden’ in support of cancerwise
stansted house open again this year for free flow tours 1pm – 5pm (last entry 4pm) @ £5 available at the front entrance to the house
don’t miss our next show at Broadlands, romsey 29 sept – 1 oct
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the arboretum project was the brainchild of vant and emsworth tree wardens some after consulting local residents there erwhelming support of the creation of a unity memorial arboretum. residents said they wanted a place where ed ones might be remembered (and celebrated) with the planting of trees.thanks to the cooperation of havant Borough council e made available six acres of public wned land at hampshire farm meadows.
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der to manage and take responsibility or the development of the project we have ormed a charitable trust and appointed eight trustees from the area to oversee its progress.
e currently in the process of applying to the charity commission to be granted full charitable status. we are delighted to say that e our country’s latest astronaut agreed to become our patron.a local artist marian orster has designed our rather stunning logo e have been in existence for twelve months and towards the end of last year had
sufficient funds from donors to be able to purchase and plant the first 65 trees on the site the inaugural planting of a tree in memory of the late Queen elizabeth was led by tim peake, on a bright sunny morning last november in the presence of about 200 people including many children this year we hope to plant a further 60 trees so by the end of the year the arboretum will be taking shape we purchase good quality stock from local nurseries and take full responsibility (together with another community group, friends of hampshire farm meadows) for the planting, protection, and long term care thanks to the financial support and
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hello from your favourite out and about reporter at the cat and rabbit rescue centre, hulky Bear.
i am pleased to let everyone know that our last article’s pet of the month, the very handsome male cat reg, has now found his forever home in this edition’s article i wanted to tell you about the sweetest kitten who was born atthe centre recently little ginger georgie has had a difficult start but my staff are doing everything they can to give him the best chance of a happy life georgie was born with a slight deformity in his front legs, which at four days old the vet diagnosed as compacted tendons when georgie was first diagnosed, our vet was hopeful that as he grew his legs would start to straighten unfortunately, georgie’s progress was more gradual than the vet would have liked and he
was still struggling to walk at four weeks old little georgie was big enough to be fitted with splints that we hoped would help his legs straighten. his little makeshift splints are made from shortened cotton buds attached to his legs with vet tape although he was not overly keen on the splints to start with, he is now getting used to wearing them. georgie wears them during the day when my staff are around so they can keep an eye on them. my staff are also continuing his therapy by encouraging him to walk with and without his little splints on.
i have my paws crossed that it will work out for georgie and he will be able to live a happy life in the future your support and donations mean that crrc can continue to support animals like georgie on his rehabilitation journey if you would like to see updates on georgie’s progress do have a look at our facebook page
for many people a malevoice choir conjures up the sounds of welsh miners singing hymns in english or welsh.
whilst the solent malevoice choir has a musical director who is welsh their repertoire has, in recent years, expanded to include a wider range of music, some of it very modern and especially arranged.
a popular piece for many male voice choirs is “an americantrilogy” made famous by elvis presley. smvc now have their own celtictrilogy:allthrough the night, danny
kindness of our donors and other community organisations we estimate that it will take five years to fully stock the arboretum of about 250 special trees and we are well on the way to reaching this target. By this time the area will be a place of quiet enjoyment and reflection our estimate of the cost of purchasing, planting, administration and long term care of the trees is approximately £250 we are therefore asking donors to contribute this sum if they wish to link their donation to remembering a loved one however any greater amount will be appreciated and we welcome other donations from individuals and business/community organisations. the names of loved ones will be added to a roll of honour retained in museums and libraries in the borough and included on our website www evma org uk we will be delighted to welcome residents from other parts of the borough to join in this unique community project if you have any questions or require further information, i will be pleased to answer them and can be contacted on: 01243 377 355 or email at: brendan.gibbgray@talktalk.net
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this time we would love to introduce you to beautiful sisters Biscuit crunch and Brandy snap these two bunnies arrived at the centre back in January after their owner no longer had the time to care for them and felt it would be best for them to find a new home Biscuit crunch is a white, ginger and black rex and her sister Brandy snap is white and grey, they are both two years old.they are both sweet and friendly rabbits, but they can be a little nervous and are not that keen on being picked up if you
are calm and quiet with them, they will come over for a treat and a stroke Biscuit crunch and Brandy snap would be best suited to a home with older or no children as they may worry about loud noises or sudden movements.they are really a very sweet pair that in the right home we believe would flourish.
if you think you may be able to offer Biscuit crunch and Brandy snap a loving home please give the centre a call on 01243 967111 or visit our website www.crrc.co.uk.
the cat & raBBit rescue centre tel:01243 967111 email:info@wwwcrrc couk www.crrc.co.uk also find us on facebook wwwfacebook com/catandrabbitrescuecentre
songs from the shows are always popular with audiences. so new arrangements of “there is nothin’ like a dame” from south pacific and a medley from the sound of music are there to lighten any concert programme.
from our old repertoire. however, these new songs, arranged specifically for us, are great fun. we are all enjoying the change, the variety and the challenge”
Boy andthe skye Boat song more innovative are the arrangements of the flying pickets hit “onlyyou”, and paul mccartney’s “Blackbird”. soon smvc will be adding Jeff lynne’s “mr Blue sky” to the list
dave mcvittie, chairman of the solent malevoice choir says “we haven’t forgotten our roots. we do still sing many of the old mvc standards.we have several long term members and they would soon complain if we turned away
the smvc will be singing in many concerts this year: in st faith’s, havant; in st george’s, portsea; at the emsworth show; in st faith’s, lee-on-the-solent; in portchester and back in st faith’s, havant at christmas. many opportunities to hear an excellent male voice choir singing something different.
Your garden is something to be enjoyed - let us help you by signing up for our garden waste collection service. At a special introductory rate from as low as £44 - less than £5 a month - we can pick up your garden waste and take the strain for you. We can take your grass, hedge cuttings, leaves, weeds - and more besides - leaving you with more time to enjoy. No more struggling with putting rubbish in the car - just bin it and forget it!
The services commences in June for new customers, sign up before the end of April to ensure that we deliver your bin in time.
www.havant.gov.uk/gardenwaste
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one of the best ways to show employees your appreciation is to offer them benefits in kind, (otherwise known as ‘perks’),these are payments made in cash or through the provision of goods or services that you make to your employees outside of the paye system. however, before you start putting together your employee benefits package, you should keep in mind that hmrc treat each benefit differently – some are taxed, while others are not so it is important to take a careful look at both the advantages and tax implications before offering benefits to your employees
hmrc defines benefits as anything of monetary value that you provide to your employees which isn’t “wholly, exclusively and necessary” for them to perform their contractual duties. for example, if you provided a vehicle to a delivery driver or sales representative, hmrc would consider the vehicle essential to their work.
Examples of benefits in kind hmrc has a long list of expenses and benefits. some common examples, where tax may not have to be paid include:
• staff meals provided at a canteen
• accommodation, supplies and services on your business premises
• payments to a pension
• certain types of childcare arrangements
• christmas or other annual party
• mobile phones
• Bicycles and cycling safety equipment and some examples of taxable benefits in kind:
• company cars for personal use
• private medical insurance
By paul underwood, director• school fees for employees’ children
• interest-free or cheap loans to employees over £10,000
• holidays or holiday vouchers
• non business travel and entertainment expenses if you provide an employee with a taxable benefit in kind, they will pay the financial value or cash equivalent of the benefit on top of their income tax.you may also need to pay class 1a employer national insurance (ni) contributions on the taxable value of the benefit.
Reporting benefits to HMRC as an employer, you need to let hmrc know that your employees receive benefits in kind form p11d must be completed for each employee and submitted by 6th July following the end of the relevant tax year you’ll also need to provide a copy of the form to your employee you must also complete and file a p11d(b) form.this is a summary of each individual p11d form you have completed so hmrc can calculate how much ni you need to pay on the total expenses and benefits provided.
alternatively, you can pay the tax on benefits through your payroll.to do so, you’ll need to register with hmrc before the start of the tax year (6th april).
the tax rules around benefits in kind are complex.this article is only a brief overview to show how they can incentivise your employees and help you to attract new staff. for more information, please check the gov.uk website or speak to your accountant.
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we have takenyear 11 students to newyork 6 times now and every year it just gets better, it takes only a short time before the hustle and bustle of the newyork streets becomes second nature and they
grow in confidence every sidewalk they explore the aim of the trip is to provide inspiration and a desire to travel and see the world. it is also an opportunity to take them out of their comfort zone and experience more than their usual day to day. the students never fail to amaze
us, they embrace the opportunity and experience times square, liberty island,top of the rock, empire state Building,american museum of natural history and central park like seasoned travellers and the opportunity will stay with them for a lifetime
by Denise Kelly www.lifeisforthriving.com
i love it when spring is here and all the flowers start to come out to bloom! But its not just our houses and gardens that we need to clean up, what about having a spring clean for the body?
our liver has a very important job to do and we can so easily ignore warning signs that all is not well.all the blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver and gets broken down to create the nutrients that we need. it also metabolizes drugs into forms that are easier to use for the rest of the body so imagine how overloaded this can get. another main function is detoxification, so that we can feel our very best every day and have the energy and zing to not just survive, but truly thrive if your liver is struggling to cope these could be some of your warning signs...
• abdominal pain and swelling
• swelling of the legs and ankles
• itchy skin
• dark colour urine
• pale colour poo
• chronic fatigue
• nausea or vomiting
• skin and eyes that appear yellow of course go and get bloods checked if you feel you have serious liver disease, but the majority of us can do a lot to help the liver function so much better these things can be super simple too
start by introducing these drinks into your daily diets:
• ginger and lemon tea
• oatmeal drinks
• turmeric drinks
• green tea
Beetroot, carrot,apple and ginger juices are fantastic at cleansing the liver and boosting your immune systempurify the blood and add essential liver cleansing vitamins and mineral into the blood stream such as potassium, vitamin c and anti-oxidants.
the best superfood powders or herbs to cleanse the liver are: reishi mushrooms, dandelion tincture, milk thistle, cardamom and chicory root. and if you want to know what foods to eat every day you should include: Broccoli, green vegetables, grapefruit,
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ries, ries, olive oil and a heap of fresh ginger and garlic
ou know you have some of the above symptoms and r want to speed track your liv better health then castor oil packs ar fantastic - all you need is some organic caster oil and a m can also be great top help digestion, bloating, period pains, endometriosis, constipation and bloating, amazing for your immune system.
all you need to do is cover the muslin cloth in caster oil - place it over the liver area, or area of pain and cover with a
proper caster oil pack or simple some cling film (eco of course) leaving this on over night seems to work best when you are fasting and not eating.this helps to shift stagnant energy and move toxins out of the body. doing this at least three times a week is ideal.
and last but not least - eXercise!! you’ve got to move your body every day in order to oxygenate and create healthy cells. exercise is not just a twice a week thing...it's daily if you put in the effort you will get the rewards!
if you would like a personalised nutrition plan and know you have health challenges to overcome then contact me for a chat on - info@denisekelly.co.uk or visit: www.keepthriving.co.uk
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three volunteer Barratt homes employees visited a charity to help out at a coffee morning held for people living with cancer by preparing a table with colourful decorations, put out all the food and have a chat with some of the centre visitors.
maggie’s ‘kitchen table day’ tea partystyle social event aimed at bringing people together so that those living with cancer, and their families, can meet other people, tackle loneliness and offer support to one another maggie’s charity offers free support to anyone with cancer and their families and its centres are found alongside nhs hospitals across the country it also provides support online
will ham, centre fundraising manager at maggie’s southampton said he was particularly impressed with the team’s input for the day
he said:“with a very tight deadline, the Barratt team got straight to work and helped with everything that needed doing with vigour and keenness. it was a joy to see them brighten up our visitors’ days with their cheerful, yet sensitive conversations. our thanks go to Barratt homes, its employees are a real credit, and it would be a pleasure to have their help again in the future”
anthony dimmick, Barratt homes community liaison manager is pleased the developer has been able to help he said:“we want to support organisations in the communities where we are building new homes, and maggie’s is providing an incredible service for people in the local area. it was great to see our wonderful team get stuck in at the centre today”
maggie’s offers practical and emotional support for those living with cancer, as well
as information and advice for families and friends. its support specialists, psychologists and benefits advisors are on hand to help whenever it’s needed.
maggie’s southampton is situated alongside southampton general hospital.
Barratt homes is committed to supporting local causes which improve the quality of life for those living in the region, and its employees are all entitled to two days per year to take as volunteering days, so that they can work for a local charity of their choosing.
more than fifty volunteers picked up 25kg of litter from emsworth harbour, the surrounding streets, and town centre, among the loot collected were hundreds of cigarette butts, plastic wrappers, fast food containers and bottles.
organised by environmental charity, the final straw foundation, the clear-up was attended by a group of eco-conscious
Barratt homes sales advisors, Beth Bell and carolyn mckee, were there to help on the day Beth said:“there is an astonishing amount of plastic pollution and litter that exists on our coastlines across the country, so we were keen to be a part of this beach clean to help do our bit for the environment plus we ’ re a housebuilder that’s all about
Barratt homes has been suppor final straw foundation with its tidy-up operations over recent y local area is tidier and saf and to raise awareness of plastic pollution.
Beth added:“w of rubbish found on makes you wonder must be having acro are a great way for every day appr pieces of plastic pollution find their way into our oceans, which has a devastating effect on the world’s marine life without action, it is predicted that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans – a terrifying statistic
the final straw foundation works with local communities and businesses to highlight the impact of plastic pollution on our environment and is trying to minimise the amount of plastic entering our local seas and wider oceans.
lissie pollard, director of operations at the charity, said:“part of our work includes the running of regular beach cleans along the south coast, and we are always thrilled by the level of support we receive from
a brand new fleet of off-road mobility scooters is veiled at popular sites in the south downs this
our-wheeled scooters, which will be available can cover all types of terrain and will help people with restricted mobility to mak most of the beautiful landscape and
the project has been funded by a £174,000 defra grant to help more people access the national park.
allison thorpe - pictured right, who leads access and recreation at the south downs national park authority, said:“with spring on the wa onderful to be unveiling these offoad mobility scooters and other equipment to help people enjoy the south downs.
“national parks are for everyone and we’re committed to giving everybody the opportunity to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.along with our miles without stiles routes, we’ve really been able to ease our offering to people with mobility challenges and other needs and will continue working d to create more access opportunities.”
members of hampshire roamability will be trying out the scooters at Queen elizabeth country park on ednesday ettet, from hampshire roamability, said:“it's onderful that these mobility scooters will now be vailable for hire, enabling disabled people to get out in the countryside and enjoy this lovely country park with their families and friends."
russell oppenheimer, executive member for yside and regulator services at hampshire
local individuals, families, and businesses. thank you to everyone who gives up their precious free time to help - your efforts make a real difference to the environment.” for Barratt homes, sustainability is a high priority.the developer’s Building sustainably framework brings together its sustainability ambitions, targets, activities, and metrics to ensure that important issues and solutions are deeply rooted in every business decision and day-to-day action it takes.
the environmentally friendly housebuilder has pledged to reduce its construction waste by 20% by 2025 and has worked on a variety of initiatives to reduce the number of raw materials it consumes.
county council, which manages Queen elizabeth country park, said:“we want everyone to enjoy the splendour of Queen elizabeth country park and so the arrival of two off-road mobility scooters is fantastic news. for the first time individuals using these specialist scooters will be able to access ee tracker-friendly trails that wind through woodland and downland.the county council also has plans to install later this year a changing places toilet alongside accessible changing facilities and a shower which we hope will help even more visitors enjoy the day to day activities that many of us take for granted.”
Free lunchtime concerts most days during the festival week. All events at St Georges Church - evenings 7.30pm - bar opens 7pm
Tickets £6-£10 depending on the event
Passports also available - see website for pricing and comprehensive information
Sunday 11th June
THE WATERLOOVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL CHOIR & THE WATERLOOVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL BRASS ENSEMBLE
Coronations Past and Present, hymns, anthems and other music from Royal Occasions. Audience participation join in the hymns. Sing your heart out!
A RIGHT ROYAL NIGHT OUT
TUESDAY 13th JUNE - The WATERLOOVILLE ROCK CHOIR and THE WINCHESTER FLUTE CHOIR
A fabulous double bill of musical entertainment, an evening full of exciting well-known tunes
MONDAY 12th JUNE - THE WATERLOOVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
a magical programme of pieces dedicated to creatures great and small performed by a group of musicians specially chosen and brought together for this concert.
All Creatures Great and Small
the ever popular hampshire police Band has been performing to the very highest standards since established over 120 years ago
THURSDAY 15th JUNE
Folk & Ale Night with Ramskyte and Olly Alsford
RAMSKYTE were Portsmouth’s premier Folk Group around the Millennium, and are now revived by original members, as good now as they were then!
Friday 16th June - ROCKETMAX
The students of Horndean Technology College and the hugely talented Robbie Rich are joined by the only tribute act that accurately and faithfully reproduces the look, feel, sound and energy of an Elton John concert live on stage From grand piano
a genius musical director and composer, and classically trained vocalists who have performed in classical opera as lead singers at a high level at prestigious venues such as the millennium centre cardiff… but performing brilliant, completely original arrangements of very popular songs and doing so with much gusto, theatre, comedy and wit…
through to the trademark dazzling outfits, it gets no closer to the real thing Join ROCKETMAX together with his full band to enjoy Elton s most well-known songs performed with all the flamboyance and virtuosity of the much-loved star
SATURDAY 17th JUNE
The Festival Grand Finalé. Always a wonderful occasion.Thrilling atmosphere ,all the pomp and ceremony of the real thing ,Rule Britannia, Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory! Sing you rheart out whilst waving the Union Jack!
after fifteen years as musical director, don lloyd (left) is retiring from this post, and this will be his final concert with meridian winds.
so you can expect some special extras and surprises from don and the Band as they say goodbye this will be an evening not to be missed.
www.waterloovillemusicfestival.org.uk
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cash only tickets on sale at these outlets: waterlooville fruit &veg (town centre) highfield stores (ferndale) thistle wool shop (cowplain)
may & June are busy times in the garden and the more preparation you do now will reap rewards throughout the summer
if you have been busy germinating your own seeds, your window sills and greenhouses will be full of containers with developing seedlings. once the danger of frost has passed, these can be planted out but in the meantime, pinch out top leaves to promote bushy growth and try to put them out during the daytime to harden off.
any shrubs in your garden could now benefit from some attention. prune
back any pure green leaves on variegated shrubs such as privet and euonymus and remove any unsightly frost damage by cutting back to healthy growth. roses will get off to a good start by applying a rose feed followed by a mulch of around 5cm of garden manure
at this time of year we are all well into the routine of regularly cutting our lawn’s. there is a view, however, that we should maybe consider the impact of this on wildlife and the environment. we all enjoy the appearance of a neatly cut lawn but some leading gardeners think we should consider our options. monty don has now become well known for his mantra ‘no mow may!’. some suggestions are leaving a small area uncut or maybe cutting attractive pathways through the longer grass or leaving circular areas of longer grass. however, if you enjoy a well cut lawn now is the time to do some work to achieve this by raking up dead grass and then applying a spring lawn feed to boost growth. you can however, spend some time eparing your soil for the new spring and summer growth – you can recycle old compost from the previous year’s pots and containers. also try and keep on top of weeds that are starting to choose a sunny day and use a
hoe to cover large areas quickly – do avoid using a hoe if the soil is damp some vegetables can now be planted outside in the ground or in containers. soil preparation and ensuring the correct
vegetable growing. ensure that the soil has been dug over to leave a fine finish that resembles bread crumbs, and is free of weeds and large stones. do not over plant and make sure you comply with the spacing suggestions on the packets.as we move into may you can plant out more, but check the growing instructions for each individual plant.
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New resources from Bird Aware Solent will help watersports enthusiasts stay nature-friendly
the guidance features a unique online map which pinpoints wildlifefriendly routes for kayaker and stand-uppaddle boarders the interactive plan also shows windsurfers and kite surfers where to launch and land to minimise disturbance to birds and their fragile habitats.
handy tips on amenities such as parking and toilets also feature on the map, with clickable icons revealing descriptions of each launch point photographs and relevant advice for each location are included such as required permits, tides and even suggested picnic spots
david williams, lead local authority chief executive of partnership for south hampshire, the body that oversees Bird aware solent, said: ‘with a growing interest in outdoor activities like paddle boarding, there is a risk of more disturbance for protected birds and wildlife habitats By taking steps to enjoy watersports in a wildlife-friendly
way, we can ensure our beautiful coastline and its abundant wildlife thrives in future generations ’
Julie sims, the Bird aware solent ranger who developed the guidance in collaboration with local watersports groups said: ‘spending time on the water gives people the chance to spot and appreciate wildlife from a unique perspective By making a few adjustments to our behaviour, we can minimise our impact on nature
‘it’s great when people appreciate that the natural places that enrich our own lives are also vital feeding and resting places for our birds.’
the map is accompanied by specific behavioural guidance that paddle and wind sports enthusiasts can adopt in order to reduce disturbance
tips for watersports participants include rigging up and keeping kit at the top of the beach since the water’s edge is often a feeding area for birds paddle boarders can help birds thrive by keeping a low profile when they are near wildlife by kneeling rather than standing up similarly kayakers and
canoers can reduce their impact on nearby wildlife by having a low paddle angle the interactive map and downloadable guides can be found on the Bird aware solent website: www birdaware org recommended routes and launching points feature on the map include the new forest coast and southampton water, including the rivers itchen and hamble over the coming months, the map will be extended to the remainder of the solent, including the isle of wight, in collaboration with watersports organisations in these areas thousands of birds come to the solent coast for the winter each year Bird aware solent works on coastlines around the new forest, southampton water, portsmouth, chichester and langstone harbours and the northern coast of the isle of wight it is formed of a partnership of 19 different local authorities and wildlife organisations. the wide range of recreational activities which take place on the
solent coast, can often unintentionally result in disturbance to the birds that spend the winter here Bird aware solent aims to mitigate the impact of additional recreational activity resulting from new homes built by raising awareness of coastal birds and encouraging people to adopt wildlife aware behaviours.this mitigation is designed to ensure additional activity has no significant effect on the three special protection areas (spas) in the solent: solent and southampton water spa, portsmouth harbour spa, and chichester and langstone harbours spa
for further information contact kate price mccarthy, Bird aware solent 07799 866944.
for more information, please visit the Bird aware solent website
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3 west street, emsworth, hants po10 7dX property prices have risen dramatically over the recent years, and so has the number of inheritance claims. according to reports this, along with the increase in homemade wills, especially during covid lockdowns, and the use of diy online will writing services, has increased the number of disputes between family members over estates by 60% Because of the lack of knowledge of the law and understanding about howwills must be written, or if the onlinewill is not made in full knowledge of potential issues, the deceased’s wishes written in thewill may be ambiguous -one family member can read thewill as if it means one thing whereas another can place a completely different interpretation on the wording these ambiguities can lead to very costly family disputes we have seen many errors in homemade wills including: -
1 thewill not being correctly signed and witnessed in one case thewill was witnessed by the wife of one of the deceased’s sons (who had fallen out with his brothers) but her having done so meant he lost his inheritance
2 thewill says,“i leave my house to my daughter and the rest of my money to my son” however, the house was sold in the deceased’s lifetime to fund care home fees so the daughter receives nothing, and the son receives all the remaining cash the statistics show that there is a greater risk of a homemade will being challenged on the basis that the deceased was influenced or did not understand what they were signing. a professionally drawn will is less likely to be challenged as the solicitor will have experience in ensuring the will complies with the law, deal with all the “what ifs” and use wording which has a clear legal meaning and interpretation.
the only advantage of a homemade will is the cost saving. however, that saving is insignificant when compared to the costs of a disputed will . whilst writing awill may not be the top of your to do list having a clear well drafted will will ensure your wishes are followed for more information please contact one of our solicitors:- penny smith, marie slavov, chris halliwell or Joan smith
Jonathan looks at which kind of reds are easier to drink in warmer weather.
this time of year, i always see a change in buying patterns based on what kind of weather we are experiencing. spring is officially here which means longer evenings and warmer days. although we have had the longer evenings, the warmer days have yet to arrive despite that it is time where most of us start to swap the rich fullbodied reds to something a little lighter and easy drinking.
while we will never tire of rosé wine, which we also start to consume more this time of year, the lighter reds are perfect for drinking with BBQ food or just by themselves and don’t forget about the possibility of chilling them down slightly.
the thing to remember is the lighter the red the better reds with loads of fruit and soft tannins cope better with chilling than the full bodied, heavy numbers. stick to grapes such as pinot noir, gamay (reds from the Beaujolais region are made from this beauty) and some lighter cabernet sauvignon’s from california and other new world regions. grenache is another fruity favourite and can be a fantastic partner to cold dishes on a hot day don’t over chill the wine as this can strip any flavours and aromas and don’t put ice cubes in the glass.this will water the wine down adding a thin, dull character
some reds are fruitier than others which often leads to a velvety character with a smooth balanced body this mak them easier to drink on their own, they can often be heavier in alcohol. these tend to be darker and deeper in colour often from warmer regions. shiraz from australia or primitivo fr the puglia region are typical of this style
try these to begin with which are light in body and colour and will be great slightly chilled.
Undivided Pinot Noir France - £10.99 they recommend drinking this chilled all year round.a superbly elegant, rounded and soft little number from selected vineyards in france easy to drink with lingering finish.
Domaine de Milhomme
Beaujolais -£14.99 owned by the perrin family, a well-respected wine producing dynasty, this gamay has a lovely cherry fruit character with a raspberry hint on the aroma.
the British asparagus season is underway and while it is superb steamed or baked, you can make a little go a long way with this delicious, simple asparagus tart recipe if you get local asparagus, it will be sweet and tender when you eat it in season.
Ingredients:
• 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
• 1 bunch of fresh local asparagus, trimmed at the base
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper, to taste
• olive oil
Method:
rectangular shape transfer the pastry to the prepared baking sheet.
• in a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper
• spread the cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a border of about 1 inch (2.5 cm) around the edges.
• place the asparagus spears on top of the cheese mixture, arranging them in a single layer
• drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper
• Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the asparagus is tender
• let the tart cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. enjoy!
La Barbacoa Grenache Spain - £8.99 a great little grenache from la mancha in spain, light with hints of blackberry fruit and a light fruity finish. 10% OFF SIX OR MORE MIXED OR UNMIXED FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ON SIX OR MORE WINETASTING EVENTS.
• preheat your oven to 400°f (200°c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• on a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a
note: you can also add other ingredients to the tart, such as isle of wight cherry tomatoes or caramelized onions, to add more flavour and texture.
this is the first of many articles i alex Johnson hope to write in the future as the new chairman of hayling island cricket .
i firstly want to pass my thanks onto my predecessor Jim lever for his many years of service both as chairman and as a committee member i am deeply honoured to have been elected the chairman of this great cricket club which has been part of hayling island for 124 years.
part of my role is to grow the club and engage more with the local community as someone who grew up on hayling island i have witnessed the benefits of how local sport and social clubs have on a person ’ s physical and mental well-being we pride ourselves on being an amazing social club with comradery and fun at its core hayling is a family club and we wish to extend our family further we are looking for new members who want to come and
give cricket a try the club is now running weekly indoor training sessions every thursday 7.00pm til 8.30pm at warblington school, southleigh road, havant, po9 2rr.the sessions are run by the club’s level 3 Qualified cricket coach. if you have never played cricket before, that’s no problem at all. our coach is there to help and guide you through but most importantly, the training sessions are free.that’s right, our indoor sessions e 100% free, so there is no risk in coming along and giving cricket a try
Johnson
hayling island cricket club is open to people of all ages, genders and social backgrounds. for more details, please contact the club via our club email: haylingcricket@gmail.com or through our club social media accounts: @haylingislandcricket
Fixtures
Saturday 6th May
1st Xi vs Bishop waltham
3rd Xi vs fareham & crofton iv
Saturday 13th May
2nd Xi vs fareham & crofton iii
Saturday 20th May
1st Xi vs south wilts iii
3rd Xi vs porchester
Saturday 27th May
2nd Xi vs havant iii
3rd Xi vs Burridgev
support given by parents, coaches & managers.
every year the club looks to support a charity and this year is no exception. club member, clare Jackson, has just completed a challenge, with her colleagues from Queen alexandra hospital, to hike across the arctic circle in order to raise funds for the genie’s wish foundation. the club is also raising money to support this excellent cause which helps to grant magical wish experiences for individuals who suffer from critical or terminal illness from birth to 40 plus uk young carers age 5-16. for further information go to www.genieswish.co.uk
there was a very proud moment on sunday march 12th when a ceremony was held at the club, led by the president of great Britain hockey sheila morrow, to honour the nine players from the club pictured left who have represented great Britain. replicas of the player caps will now be held in the clubhouse on permanent display
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havant Borough council and the lta in partnership areto invest in and refurbish four public park tennis courts with investment of £230,000 helping to restore quality facilities for the community the project is part of a nationwide investment by the uk government and lta tennis foundation, delivered by the lta, to refurbish public tennis courts across great Britain, and open up the sport to many more people this investment will see thousands of existing park tennis courts in poor or unplayable condition brought back to life for the benefit of communities across the country through renovation works, and improved court accessibility with new gate-access technology and booking systems.
in addition to investment of £218,000 from the uk government and lta tennis foundation, £12,000 developer contributions will also be invested by havant Borough council. alongside the investment, havant Borough council will be seeking a new operator to manage the courts and work
with havant Borough council and the lta to deliver a range of activity across the park sites.this will include weekly organised free park tennis sessions for all ages, playing levels and experience where equipment is provided, meaning that people will not need someone to play with or their own racket.the existing local tennis leagues will also provide friendly, sociable, opportunities to get active through local competition.
the park venues being renovated are: purbrook heath, cowplain recreation ground, Jubilee park (waterlooville) and havant park whilst Bidbury mead and emsworth recreation ground will have gate access control and online booking making it far easier to find and book a court or activity the courts on hayling island and front lawn
communitytennis will remain bookable as they have the booking and access technology already in place each will have online booking found via the lta website www.lta.org.uk/play and via havant Borough council dedicated booking platform for each venue found at:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/tennisinhavant
Julie porter, chief operating officer at the lta, said:“we are delighted to be working with havant Borough council to improve their park tennis facilities and provide more opportunities for anyone to pick up a racket and get active this investment is part of the uk government and lta’s parks tennis project and will mean that courts will be available for people to use for years to come”
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making space is havant’s very own community craft charity, based in their purpose-built premises in leigh park. as well as running regular classes in a variety of craft forms, making space has a busy outreach programme, providing subsidised activities in the community, and is home to a number of professional
makers who have their own studios on site if you haven’t heard of us until now, we ’ re delighted that ‘Your Postcode’ is giving us a little space each issue to tell you all about what has been happening, and what is coming up, in our thriving craft centre losing a landscape – an exhibition by frankie knight - development of the
seventy-five members attended our march talk titled ‘drought tolerant plants’ given by steve edney a highly respected gardener who restored the famous salutation garden in kent. he commented,“with so many clubs in decline, it was wonderful to see so many people at the talk”.
we have many new members who are first time vegetable growers.they invited John trim, to talk about "thevegetable garden" in april. when he explained the basics of vegetable gardening. John is a member of the vegetable trials team at rhs wisley and a senior judge with the nationalvegetable society.
may is a busy month for our members. some will be on a holiday to the channel islands, or a day trip to leonardslee horsham.we also have an open garden visit and our annual plant sale, so our next talk will be 6th June.
all our talks are held at the emsworth community centre at 7.30pm and visitors are welcome we charge £5.00 which includes tea and home-made cake served from 7.10pm.
please visit our website for information and an application form if you think you would be interested in joining our vibrant society for £7.00 per annum. www.emsworthhorticuluralsociety.org.uk
following many months of negotiation by the directors andvolunteers of the hayling light railway trust, we are pleased to announce that there will be a new locomotive shortly joining our diesel locomotive fleet. hopefully in time for the 20th anniversary of the opening of our mile long narrow gauge light railway, between eastoke corner and the funfair at Beachlands, along the coast of hampshire’s hayling Bay our new acquisition, has been generously donated to the not for profit trust, by merlin enterprises, the owners of the thorpe park resort in surrey it was built in 1984, by alan keef ltd as their works number 11, for the park’s erstwhile “treasure island railway” which operated in the 1980 & 90s but remained at thorpe park as the works and rescue locomotive for their subsequent “canada creek railway”, which finally closed in 2011.
we would like to give a big thank you to the staff and owners of thorpe park resort,
securing the locomotive, and in facilitating the recovery of track materials from their site by our volunteer gang .this will help us to keep the hayling light railway running for many more decades to come, bringing enjoyment to future generations of hayling island residents and visitors.
havant thicket reservoir as been a hot topic for local residents, and local artist frankie knight has responded to the project through a series of photographs and audio recordings captured in the affected area.this work will be exhibited at making space as the exhibition losing a landscape, from May 12th – 14th alongside the work, frankie will be running a free workshop on cyanotype photography – a sustainable development process giving very striking results, and a launch event on the friday evening all parts of this exhibition are free to attend, but places on the
workshop need to be booked in advance, at our website.
A new term of craft courses. our popular weekly courses are now open for booking with the new term that started inapril we have classes in silver jewellery,pottery,drawing,fused glass,and silver clay,available in 5 week blocks for £150 plus,you can book for 10 weeks on any course and save £70!
we are looking for cast and “backstage” help for our new promenade production.
all welcome, no experience or church membership necessary rehearsals start end June 2023. donations towards the production costs will be most welcome
for more details visit our website: https://www.havantpassionplay.org.uk/ email: havantpassionplay@gmail.com or phone 023 92 480150
the loco is currently away from the railway, being professionally rebuilt at the ross on wye workshops of its original builders, returning the much rebuilt loco to a specification that reflects our railway’s operational requirements. it is hoped that the rebuilt loco can be back on the island later this year in time to take part in our forthcoming anniversary events in september which are currently in the initial stages of preparation.
the initial illustration by alan keef ltdleft, shows the engine in the same ‘east hayling light railway’ maroon livery, that the company used for its half-brother ‘Jack’. as delivered in 1988 to our original railway at hayling’s mill rythe holiday camp the final livery and a new name will be announced in due course.
the hlr trust welcomes donations towards what will be an extensive and thorough restoration, as evidenced by the photo of the engine as it is today But every bit as importantly we need additional enthusiastic volunteers to join our friendly
team.to carry out the multitude of tasks needed to operate a railway, from loco drivers and train guards, to workshop and track engineers, souvenir shop staff and ontrain ‘clippies’ to sell tickets. you can also support thetrust and the work of its volunteers,by paying a visit to us at our eastoke corner terminus to buy a ticket to travel on one of our frequent trains or maybe make a purchase at‘derek’s souvenir shop’ which is located on the station platform and is open for business on every weekend, Bank holidays and market daywednesday’s throughout the year,and weekdays during hampshire school holidays for more information on our services and projects of the hayling light railway trust, please visit and contact us via our railway website, facebook,twitter or instagram pages. if you would like to join ‘the railway family’ and become a member of the trust. please phone ahead on the day to our duty officer on 07902 446340, to make sure the staff kettle is on and boiled ready for your arrival!
Thursday May 11th - 7.00pm concert with Bosmere Junior school st faith's church, havant
once again we are singing in a joyful concert with the children of the Bosmere Junior school choir worth coming for the excellence of the Junior school choir, smvc are just an "added feature" to this lovely, happy and inspiring concert. free concert with a retiring collection.
Friday 14th July - 7.30pm plus kidderminstervalentines st george's church, portsea (now the harbour church), po1 3at the kidderminstervalentines are a lady's choir and are "on tour", stopping over in portsmouth and they will be joing the solent malevoice choir for a joint concert in aid of the rnli. expect a fun evening of items from both choirs, individually, plus a few joint items. tickets will be available from the smvc website:www.solentmalevoicechoir.org
Monday 29th August - Bank holiday emsworth show in the performance marquee at the new life church grounds, thorney road, emsworth
Saturday 24th Junehayling island community fair and summer show from 1.30pm – 4 pm at the hayling college
come and see what coastal rowing is all about on our open days!
these free events provide the perfect opportunity to visit northney marina, chat to mike and the langstone adventure rowing team about any concerns or questions you might have, meet other likeminded people, learn a bit about coastal rowing and even have a go!
we also have our six-week courses running directly after the open days, these spaces will fill up quickly so you may want to reserve your space now (see other listings) or you can just come along on the open days.
we have three open days and six courses available for more details go to: info@getupandgohavant.com or call 023 9244 6223 if rowing doesn’t float your boat, there are plenty of other activities on offer, such asyoga, guided walks, lawn bowling and a whole lot more
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Now until 30 June -10.00am –11.00am at waterlooville library (no class 2 June) free! Booking is essential, to book your place please visit: https://shop.hants.gov.uk/collections/librarycourses, contact branch staff or call 023 9223 2957
arun & chichester (air) enthusiasts society
Monday 22nd May - ‘like father like son – the story of a ww2 spitfire ace and the son who followed in his footsteps’ presented by air marshal graeme ‘Black’ robertson cBe, Ba, fraes, frsa, raf (ret’d) an illustrious and famous former raf pilot, who flew front line fast jets.
‘Black’s father was a decorated spitfire ace, whose brief wartime career was ended by injury, and ‘Black’ himself was a cold war flier who retired in 1998.
illustrated with stories of their shared experiences, the air marshal will reflect, not just on parallels a generation apart, but also on the changing face of the raf
hands for a few short but significant months, and this talk by Jill Bush, will focus on the desperate attempts of no 11 squadron to battle not just the enemy, but machines which often fell apart, and a supply chain that was woefully inadequate
Monday 26th June - ‘chaos & comedy: a summer on the somme, with no 11 squadron, royal flying corps’ - presented by ms Jill Bush.
“if it goes on like now,” wrote major hugh trenchard, in the summer of 1916 on the somme,“god help us when we get the huns on the run”.
may to september 1916, the first phase of the infamous battle of the somme, was a key period for the development of the royal flying corps (rfc).
the admiralty of the skies was in their
airaces is an aviation talk society, providing its members with regular talks, given by experts in many different fields related to the world of aviation, held at the chichester park hotel,westhampnett rd, chichester 7pm for 7.30 start. members £5, visitors £7 and under 16s free. doors open at 6.45 no pre-booking, no reserved seating. for further information see www.airaces.org.uk or call david Batcock on 01243 823007
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• Main hall (11 metres by 10 metres)
• Chairs and tables for 80 people
• Accessible toilets and babychanging facilities
• Kitchen with crockery and cutlery
• Private garden and parking for 20+ cars
Mondays: 9.30am to 10.30am Calton School of Pilates
5.30pm to 7.00pm 2nd Denvilles Brownies (girls aged 7 to 10 years)
7.15pm to 8.00pm Jump
Wednesdays: 6.45pm to 7.30 pm Body Tone
8.00pm to 9.30pm Wing Chun Kung Fu
Fridays: 9.15am to 10.15am Calton School of Pilates
10.45am to 11.45am Jiggy Wrigglers (under 5 s mixed)
12.00 noon to 12.45pm Jiggy Wrigglers (0 to 12months)
7.00pm to 9.00pm Homewell Scouts (aged 10 to 14 years)
Sundays: 1.00pm onwards Available for Private Hire
Tuesdays: 6.00pm to 7.00pm Calton School of Pilates 7.15pm to 8.45pm Yoga
Thursdays : 10.am to 12 noon
Social Coffee Morning 4.30pm to 5.30pm 1st Denvilles Rainbows (girls aged 5 to 7 years) 6.00pm to 7.00pm Calton School of Pilates
Saturdays: 7.00am to 10.30am
Slimming World 1.00pm onwards Available for Private Hire
For Availability and Booking contact the Bookings Secretary by email at: stridebookings@hotmail.com www facebook.com/stridecentre
Caretaker: Tim Irons 07548 846494
Saturday & Sunday afternoons available for private hire at competitive rates
Sunday 11th June - an evening concert themed around the coronation; a choir and a Brass ensemble of skilled musicians together with organist, specially brought together for this concert of music reflecting on coronations past.there is opportunity for audience participation in some of the singing.a right royal night out!
Monday 12th June, - a free organ recital by liz le grove a highly accomplished organist, liz is director of academic studies at the royal marines school of music.then in the evening, another group of highly accomplished musicians has been specially put together under the name of the waterlooville music festival chamber ensemble, and will be performing a selection of pieces under the title “all creatures great and small”.a magical evening of beautifully performed well known classics.
Tuesday 13th June - a free lunchtime concert performed by springwood school. in the evening there is a fantastic double bill - the waterlooville group of the uk’s most exciting contemporary choirwaterlooville rock choir - joined by winchester flute choir
Wednesday 14th June - a free lunchtime concert by the cowplain ukulele players, and in the evening, the Band of the hampshire constabulary - probably hampshire’s leading concert wind band.
Thursday 15th June - a free lunchtime concert featuring the students of oaklands catholic school.then in the evening a folk and ale night! - with a revival of ramskyte, well known to portsmouth folk music followers.the evening also features olly alsford.all evening concerts tickets just £6.
Friday 16th June - two free concerts. for the lunch break, be entertained by the students of horndean technology college then in the afternoon the festival has a real treat - the hugely talented robbie rich, playing saxophone, flute, clarinet, recordersometimes even simultaneously with
cream teas with homemade scones available to purchase the festival tribute night. features rocket max - this internationally renowned elton John impersonator faithfully reproduces the look, sound, and energy of a real elton John concert. with his full live band.tickets just £10.
Saturday 17th June - the festival concludes with its usual grand finalelast night of the proms - performed by the meridian winds from southampton with their musical director and conductor don lloyd.with all the pomp, ceremony and flag waving of the real thing. an evening not to be missed. tickets just £10.
passport tickets are available providing entry to all events and are great value for all evening concerts there is a licensed bar, with real ales provided by local Bowmans Brewery Tickets can be purchased by credit card at the festival website (no booking fees). Much more information at: www.waterloovillemusicfestival.org.uk
Wednesday 10 May - Winter Wilson - a welcome return to hambledon of this first-class duo now in their 10th year as fulltime musicians, kip winter and dave wilson bring a sense of intimacy to every venue, blending superb, often hard-hitting original songs, stunning harmonies and musicianship with sometimes hilarious humour and tales of life on the road. kip (vocals, accordion, guitar, flute) ‘simply has a voice to die for’ ( John roffey, maverick magazine), whilst dave (vocals, guitar and banjo) is now rightly recognized as being amongst the top tier of British songwriters, with his songs sung in folk clubs across the uk and beyond.together, their voices are sublime ‘in 30 years of listening to folk music, i have never heard two voices blend so perfectly’ (david aird, chairman, glenfarg folk club) ‘kip winter's outstanding vocal talents and dave wilson's stunning abilities as a songwriter, composer, guitarist and singer welded seamlessly to produce a most memorable evening.’ (John waltham, living tradition) https://winterwilson.com
Wednesday 14 June -The ShackletonTrio - a highly original and energetic musical force that combines captivating songwriting, fiery tunes and powerful three part harmonies.the shackleton trio are georgia shackleton (fiddle, vocals),aaren Bennett (guitar) and nic Zuppardi (mandolin). natural talents of the folk tradition, their self-penned material blends seamlessly with their imaginative yet authentic re-workings of traditional folk standards, influenced by British,american and scandinavian folk traditions but remaining firmly rooted in the local tradition of the band’s native east anglia ‘Beguiling.a charismatic performance that holds your attention and isn’t afraid to make you think’ (northern sky magazine). charismatic and intensely assured’ (froots)
https://www.shackletontrio.co.uk
Wednesday 12 July - Ben Robertson - an accomplished young guitarist and singer from north wales who includes a wide range of instrumentals and songs in his repertoire inspired by the likes of martin simpson and davy graham, he plays fingerstyle guitar folk tunes and songs from across the British isles and europe, from traditional irish to contemporary scandinavian. Ben is becoming increasingly popular on the uk folk festival circuit.‘Ben's playing is absolutely sublime he's a massively entertaining performer with a great sound’ https://www.benrobertsonmusic.co.uk
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10-18 June - with events taking place around Britain; we’re keen to see lots of things happening around havant Borough. can you play a part?
havant climate alliance is inviting local groups schools, businesses and faith groups to think about what they might do to fight climate change, protect our local wildlife and tackle waste the green week is also about celebrating nature and our community and showcasing the great work being done by local groups.
events and displays are still being finalised but we have some eco fairs, a schools art competition, and plans for talks, wildlife walks and litter picks.
you can find lots of ideas and resources on the havant climate alliance website and we are happy to advertise what you are planning. Just contact: havclimate@gmail.com
our club offers a friendly and intimate setting enjoyed by artists and audience alike: many performers comment on the warmth of their reception and a true folk club atmosphere the club features local, national and even international guest performers while invariably there is the traditional floor-spot session before the main act for local or visiting performers to each sing or play a tune or two do come and visit our friendly club!
ALL GIGS: venue:theyouth hut (betweenvillage hall andvine pub),west street, hambledon po7 4rw - start: 8.30pm (doors open 8.00pm). floor spots and guests welcome!
entry: £12.00 (£10.00 members, £6.00 under 18s and students) drinks: fromvine pub next door (or bring your own). tea/coffee available at the club - contact enquiries and booking/ reservations phone 023 9263 2719 or email: folkclubhambledon@hotmailcoukweb: https://www.hambledonfolkclub.com
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