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General eisenhower once said: “A Plan is one thing, Planning is everything.”

To which we add: “Home building is one thing, infrastructure is everything else.” thousands of applicants wait patiently on housing lists across our district. lists grow every day as housing supply is just not delivering for a multitude of reasons. many argue that infrastructure should be provided before housing is built. these two go together and need to delivered appropriately. regeneration is also high on the agenda. this will call for investment and building skills. to build anything at all we need skilled tradespeople. these don’t appear as if by magic.

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They need to be trained. our schoolchildren are our greatest resource. training them as soon as possible to learn basic

skills in preparation for rewarding careers in Britain’s largest industry. we are promoting development of a new Building school to give our schoolchildren a kickstart towards possible apprenticeships. we are working with major developers and educators from several major schools to help thousands of our children realise their potential. please get in touch if this interests you or if you can add to our work in achieving this aim. it is the most important thing that anyone could do.

Massive Boost to Green New Housing Strategy • preventing homelessness and helping a new housing strategy is now in Skills and Training those who are homeless to move on place to guide delivery throughout havant havant Borough council and portsmouth city council are working in partnership with city of portsmouth college and sert group ltd to provide green skills training to help people gain skills for the future to provide free and subsidised courses designed to support the move to netZero for the region. using uk shared prosperity funding, this initiative will help prepare those who are self-employed, as well as small to medium-sized businesses by offering free or subsidised continued on page 2 accredited courses.

Borough the strategy was developed with the input and support of a wide range of partners, including housing associations, community groups, residents, stakeholders, and other public sector organisations. the strategy sets out the housingrelated agenda for the next five years by identifying four overarching aims:

to stable housing solutions; • increasing the supply of housing including affordable housing; • helping housing choices to enable independence; • improving the quality of rented housing stock. this reinforces the need to train more skilled tradespeople. that’s up to us all.

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Hewitt Matthews Website Create a social media policy: need to know the do's and Advice employees don’ts of managing social media. this will

Carl and reece invite your questions Send your questions to: carl@hewittmatthews.co.uk reece@hewittmatthews.co.uk

dear reece and carl how can i protect my business account on facebook from being hacked? george managing a business account on facebook is different to having a personal page, as you won't know the majority of your followers. they're not family and friends sharing snaps of their nights out. these individuals will include competitors and potential hackers. here are our tips to minimise any risks. review your account's settings to ensure that you're only revealing the information you want people to see. a survey found that 67 percent of respondents were concerned about social networking privacy issues, yet only 31 percent of those asked updated their privacy settings within the last 90 days.

ensure that both your company's assets and reputation are protected. key to this is adopting a strong password policy. choose complex combinations and create a unique password for each account. provide training for your employees: social media is constantly evolving, so whoever is managing your online accounts must be up to date on the latest developments to stay ahead of the game. use two-factor authentication: implement two-factor authentication on your account as even if a hacker has your password, they will need your phone or security key to get into it. use an excellent antivirus software. invest in a full-spectrum product that covers security patches; real-time, dynamic web defence; and, provides a strong firewall. scan and decode links to make sure they’re the real thing. options include Brightcloud and trueurl.net.

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Youth Hub helping young people a government award of £91,000 will extend havant’s link up youth hub service until July 2025. the link up youth hub, based in the front lawn community hub, supports 16 - 24-year-olds to access employment, education, and training opportunities. it also works with businesses

to match young people ready to work into positions across the local area, supporting recruitment drives and skills shortage areas. it has supported 460 young people, with more than 240 gaining paid employment and the remainder attending training or re-entering education.

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disputes over wills are becoming more common. some people have an expectation of entitlement if they are a family member and will challenge a will if they feel it is not fair to them regardless of the circumstances and the deceased’s wishes in their will. wills that have been drawn up fraudulently or where the deceased has been coerced into making a will he or she did not wish to sign should be challenged. however, where the deceased had capacity and good reasons for making their will in the terms they did a

disappointed beneficiary making accusations of undue influence or coercion is not only distressing for the deceased’s loved ones but potentially very costly. if you want to treat family members differently make sure there is good evidence when signing your will that you have capacity and the reasons behind it. a solicitor can see you on your own without your chosen beneficiaries present, clearly record your wishes and assist with providing vital evidence which can be produced should your will be challenged.

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focussing on increasing skills and awareness of sustainable and net zero skills – some of the courses on offer include: • electrical energy storage systems; • solar photo-voltaic installation; • solar & Battery combined; • air source heat pump training; • electric vehicle charger point. there are many more courses available as part of this scheme that offer accredited green skills to qualified electricians and gas engineers allowing them to upskill into the

installation and servicing of sustainable energy systems. future development will require very high standards of sustainable construction and this programme will equip our local tradespeople with the skills they need. working with local training providers to unlock valuable training opportunities and investing in a highly skilled workforce is the cornerstone for a thriving local economy. skills training is a top priority as we strive for a sustainable future.

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Boardwalk Improves Accessibility located within the chichester avenue seafront car park and near the public toilets, the boardwalk provides year-round access to the beach. the new structure, made using modern all-weather composite materials, is 3m wide and 50m long. it includes handrails and a wider platform to allow pedestrians to pass each other and to allow better access for people with additional mobility needs. a generous seating area with tables and benches has also been added so visitors can enjoy the amazing natural vistas. nigel page, from the rambling rascals group, said "we have been working to ensure this boardwalk suits users requirements, and we are delighted with the results. hopefully phase one of many, which will enable residents and visitors who suffer from mobility issues to gain further access to the beach."

a ‘changing places’ toilet facility is currently being constructed at the chichester avenue car park site. once completed it will provide sanitary accommodation for people with multiple and complex disabilities. the large facilities will enable those who require one or two assistants to be with them to have plenty of room. it will also provide a suitable size changing table for adults and a hoist that will assist with the self-transfer between a wheelchair and wc.

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THe CAT & rABBIT reSCUe CeNTre Chekov hello, my name is chekov, and i am one of the resident cats at the cat & rabbit rescue centre. i want to tell you about the newest arrivals in our mum and Baby unit. gorgeous mum cat tip arrived with her two day old kittens after she has become upset in her home because of the dog. my staff felt that she had probably become very overwhelmed after she gave birth to her kittens. unfortunately, because she was not happy she was not feeding or looking after her newborn kittens. her owner was worried about hand feeding them in this difficult situation, so they contacted us to help. thankfully, we had a space for this family in our mother and Baby unit. we were also able to help with taking two more adults and four kittens from the same home. the mother and baby unit offers the mum cats a safe, quiet and calm space from which to look after their kittens. my staff kept tip separately from the rest of the cats so she was as calm as possible, hopefully she would then begin to look after her kittens. my animal care staff were always there to keep an eye out and were ready to jump in and hand feed if tip didn't. i am very pleased to say that not long after arriving in our mum and Baby unit tip began to care and feed for her kittens. now at two weeks old the kittens are thriving and tip

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is the perfect mummy. i am so happy that the centre was able to help these 11 cats and could offer them a safe space to raise their kittens. we are so pleased that tip adjusted to life at the centre so well and she is now a very proud mummy to her four kittens.

PeT Of THe MONTH this time we would love to introduce you to montague, a very handsome 2 year old male cat. montague has been at crrc since april as he wasn’t getting along with the male children in his home. it did take him a bit of time to adjust to being at the centre and he can still be a little unsure. however, montague really is a sweet boy and once he knows you he loves to have his head stroked and to play. montague is looking to find a calm home without any young children or other pets. he would also much prefer to live with females as this is what he is used to. if you think you may be able to offer montague a loving home please give the centre a call on 01243 967111 or visit our website www.crrc.co.uk.

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Sharing Space we live in a town with a lot of other people, and that means we share some of that space. sharing means not having it all to ourselves and letting other people have room so we each can do 'our own thing' i have been asked to write about aggressive or selfish cyclists. many pedestrians are startled by the sudden appearance of a bicycle, particularly when it appears from behind, or when there are three or four suddenly whooshing past. if one is walking along, chatting to a friend, or walking the dog, one is not thinking about traffic on a footpath, even if it is a designated shared route, so a sudden appearance can be alarming. even a cycle bell if it is rung immediately behind one is startling, as a shout of 'Bike coming through' which can be felt to be aggressive in the same way that a motor horn just behind you when you are cycling can scare a rider. in addition to robust pedestrians we must also consider the elderly, and the hard of hearing who may have more difficulty being aware of their surroundings. these comments apply to us all, even those who are not being 'aggressive or selfish'

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as i mentioned above. virility. they buy an the last thing i want to i'm sure that all cyclists have seen expensive car, or go in for say is that we don't know examples of aggression. in covent garden risky sports like bungee about other peoples history. in central london at the beginning of may i jumping. some will buy posh if someone has been saw a person on a bike (i hesitate to call bikes and lots of specialised knocked over by a cyclist or him a cyclist) sounding an electric horn as clothing, get together in a had a near miss from a file he mounted the pavement and forced his club and try racing along our of fast cyclists, let alone lost way through the crowded footpath. i was lanes. the so-called mamils, a pet to a cycling accident horrified but fortunately not directly middle aged men in lycra. that's fine as they will be hyper-sensitive. we just don't involved. even without such blatant long as it doesn't impact anyone else, but know, and should bear in mind this possibility. aggression, some cyclists seem to feel that sometimes it does. my message is that we should all take simply because they are the most reputable clubs have standards of care of each other and respect the space that vulnerable ones in mixed behaviour to prevent this being a problem. we all share. traffic they are entitled to be |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| treated specially. so, who are these aggressive and selfish cyclists? when i taught a with fruit and vegetable animals, monster first of all we are pleased to report neighbour's child how to ride pictures, miniature gardens and flower pot that our community fair and summer without stabilisers, his first reaction was to entries. in addition there were enough show held at the hayling college was a ask if i'd teach him to do 'wheelies'. many local craft and community stalls to fill the great success with entries across all the teenagers and young men feel the need to whole sports hall, supported by regular classes and more visitors through the door. explore what they can do and what they can performances from local dance and activity we had a record number of entries for get away with so they indulge in dangerous groups in the assembly hall. young the 80 classes on offer and were and foolish things like falling out of trees. performers from abstract dance and particularly pleased to have many entries fortunately, they usually grow up and performing arts, hayling musical society from people taking part for the first time. find their limits. and hayling college & hayling Baton the excellent weather leading up the show at the other end of the scale is the so twirlers, performed to a packed audience resulted in some beautiful entries in our called 'mid life crisis' later in life people and really enjoyed the opportunity to rose and flower classes. we were find their youth slipping away and feel the showcase all the talent on the island. particularly pleased with the Junior entries need to demonstrate their continued

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Gardening Article from the Hayling Island Horticultural Society

as we continue to enjoy our late summer flowers and the bountiful produce from our gardens, our minds will start to turn the autumn and winter months ahead and to the jobs we need to do to prepare our gardens and allotments. so here are some jobs you can do as autumn progresses. collecting seeds Seed and taking s and cuttin cuttings from gs your perennials and hardy annuals ensures an ongoing supply of new plants next year for little cost. salvias are very popular at the moment and they are excellent to take cuttings from to overwinter, ready to plant out next year. seeds can be collected and stored from poppies, nigella and you may notice new little plants are already growing in your garden ready for next year. seeds are normally ready to collect two months after flowering and have dried off and

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turned brown. try and collect the seed heads on a dry day and store for a couple of weeks in a bag or a box before shaking off the seeds. once excess plant material has been removed, store in an envelope or a bag in a cool dry place. it is very satisfying to grow your own plants from seeds collected the previous year and there are usually plenty of extra to share with friends and family. spring bulbs can be planted in autumn ready for a wonderful display next year. now is also a good Divid time to divide any e Per ennia herbaceous ls perennials that have got too large or you just want to spread around the garden. plants moved in autumn will usually survive the experience well and have time to establish a good root system ahead of next year’s growth. dig around the whole plant, and if you cannot separate it with your hands,

then cut in half or more with a spade, before replanting in its new position. it doesn’t matter if you sever some of the roots. as leaves fall and Tidy up plants die back, the Gard en continue to tidy up the garden and put these in your compost but some plants can be left to provide interest in winter such cornus stems and seed heads on thistles etc.you can leave piles of leaves and twigs in discreet corners for wildlife to use over the winter months. move any tender plants such as geraniums and half hardy fuchsias into your greenhouse or into a protected area less likely to get frost. we are very lucky that we do not get such severe frosts as other parts of the country. if you keep an eye on the weather, you can leave some less hardy plants in your garden and cover them in the event of severe weather.

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geraniums are very easy to Propagate propagate and indeed they never really become dormant. you can take cuttings at any time and some of them should root successfully. Just take care not to overwater them and they do not need to be covered. if you do not have a greenhouse, this is an excellent to way to keep your favourite plants for the next year as they will survive well indoors. overwintered plants generally need very little attention. hedges need a good tidy up now, Hedges & Prunin especially if g they've been neglected over summer. it's also time to prune your fruit trees to stimulate the formation of fruit buds and flowers. this should be followed by a final prune in november before winter sets in.

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Last week we took eight students to Wimbledon to watch some tennis on Court No1. Most were not tennis fans before we went and weren’t sure what to expect but have found something they love after watching a thrilling quarter finals between Taylor Fritz and Lorenzo Musetti. They had the opportunity to walk around the grounds and experience the atmosphere of a world class event.

Big thank you to Mr Anders and Mrs Capaldi for allowing us the opportunity to experience this,

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In July, Park hosted four concerts to mark the end of year 1 of The Power of The Music across Leigh Park.

On 12 July we held our charity football match, organised by Year 10 students Vinnie and Harry.

The project has been run by Hampshire Music Service across Park, Trosnant, Warrren Park, Barncroft, Sharps Copse, Riders and Front Lawn.

Students across the schools have received free music tuition and representatives from all schools have worked together to become vocal ambassadors.

The boys galvanised support for the event, which was held to raise money for a cancer charity. The match was an exciting event with goals being scored up to the last few minutes. A final score of 3-5 to the staff saw Mr Shearn, team captain, take the trophy. Vinnie was awarded player of the match for his great leadership of the event and his team.

He had the support of Seyithan as manager!

It was fantastic to see so many families come to support the young people in their performances.

Not only were there talented performers, but we were able to see how confidence has improved for these children as they developed their performance skills.

The event raised a fantastic £329 for a local cancer charity.

Well done to Vinnie and Harry. A special thank you to all players for their efforts, Mr Bryce for refereeing and Mrs Gray for supporting in printing match kits. Thank you also to our site and community teams for ensuring the event ran so smoothly.

We were also lucky to have representatives from The Arts Council, The Spring and Music Fusion join for performances. The Mayor and Mayoress of Havant also attended to enjoy the event.

Mrs Capaldi

Thank you to everyone who came out to support, especially those running the tombola which added to the funds raised.

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Havant’s Got Talent!

ACE at Havant Students at Havant Academy who are entitled to free school meals and/or pupil premium funding will receive pastoral and academic support through our ACe programme. the “a champion for every child”, or ace, rollout throughout all tkat schools has supported the hiring of “ace tutors” full-time for about a third of the roles, with existing staff such as teachers or pastoral support workers making up the rest. as a school, we are very pleased to be a part of the trust wide programme which supports the progress of our students. ace provides every child in receipt of pupil premium with an ace tutor who will meet with them individually and have regular contact with their family. the ace tutor’s also work in partnership with other agencies and offer extra opportunities in school, for example joining a club or supporting a child with an ambition or aspiration they may have. ace tutors will try and help with any barriers that might get in the way of your child becoming the best they can be. ace tutors do not teach, but they will listen, support and seek further help if needed. our ace tutors will also contact parents/carers regularly to talk about their child, offer support and guidance or just be a person to chat to. we really hope this will offer our student’s something new and exciting with lots of talk about their future happiness, aspirations and critically their well-being. ace has impacted a lot of our students' lives; lennox in year 9 recently shared the benefits of having an ace tutor.

“Before i met sir, i wasn’t really acting right, i didn't go to a lot of lessons and i didn’t like coming to school in general, really. my attitude wasn’t good at all really. sir has helped me a lot and made me realise what is important and that if i want a good future i have to work hard. sir helps me with life not just school stuff, i spend a lot of time with mr o’hara which helps me stay focused and he never gives up on me. he's always there for me which makes coming to school a lot easier for me. i now live a much healthier life than i did before, i now exercise on a regular basis and eat and drink a lot better. sir has helped me realise my decisions and actions will decide if i have a good, positive future or not. meeting sir on a regular weekly/daily basis helps me feel supported and cared about. appreciate you, sir.”

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during the final week of the school year (20232024), students at havant academy took part in a talent show. there was an overwhelming number of auditions for the contest, which saw everything from dancing to rapping and piano solos to abba tribute acts! auditions took place during the penultimate week of term, and a total of six acts made it through to the semi-finals, as well as a wild card act. the semi-finals took place on thursday 18th July during break and lunch time within the school hall. the event was well attended as the hall was packed with students and staff who came to watch the amazing acts perform. feedback was given by a panel of staff judges after each act, who praised the students for their extraordinary bravery and talent. staff and students were able to vote for their favourite act at the end of each semi-final. after the votes were counted and verified, we had two acts through to the final which took place on the same day after school. the finalists were a solo singer in year 9 and a rapper in year 7; who was the wild card act! Both students performed brilliantly within the final, and the votes were very close. in the end, we congratulated the rapper in year 7 who won the competition! this was a fabulous end to the school year. during this year at havant academy, 15 girls in year 10 have been working with the girls’ network. the girls’ network’s mission is to inspire and empower girls by connecting them with a mentor and a network of female professional role models. the girls’ network was formed in 2013 by secondary school teachers, charly and Becca, who had noticed a number of barriers faced by their female students. they established a one-to-one mentoring scheme for 30 girls in their schools, based on research showing that conversations and personal relationships could have a big impact on challenging stereotypes and expectations. they believed that the girls needed greater access to opportunities, but also the confidence to seize those opportunities and the skills to thrive in them. the girls’ network mentoring was soon in high demand, and now operates across london, merseyside, portsmouth, southampton, sussex, tees valley, tyne & wear and the west midlands, working with around

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OPEN EVENING Thursday 26th September 2024 Visit us at Havant Academy from 18.00 20.00

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We will have tours, talks; displays and activities throughout the evening that will provide all the information you need when selecting your preferred secondary school.

Our dedicated staff will be here to answer all your questions. No need to book, please come along and see Havant in action.

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1000 girls each year. nationally, the impact has been incredibly positive with 93% of students surveyed stating that they believed their mentor has helped them feel more positive about their futures. at havant academy, the students meet with their mentors after school and have now built relationships with mentors from a variety of professions across hampshire. to begin with, the girls completed a survey so they could be matched up with women from an area of business that they may be interested in pursuing after school. this connection has allowed them to discuss ambitions and aspirations whilst having another source of support. some students have already agreed to shadow their mentors so they can see first-hand their experiences in their chosen profession. students who have been involved in the programme have found the experience incredibly positive. once students complete their year-long mentoring journey, they graduate and become part of a lifelong ambassador community. this means that our students will have access to a number of groups that support women in business and be part of a network that they can utilise throughout their careers. we are hopeful that our girls may even become mentors themselves one day. we look forward to continuing working with the girls’ network in the future.

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Havant Academy Take Learning Outside students at havant academy have spent time learning beyond the classroom by completing lessons in outdoor learning. our outdoor classroom sits amongst the trees in our school woodland area. our students were tasked with designing the outdoor classroom and we brought those designs to life. with our students' help, the outdoor classroom looks amazing. within our outdoor learning lessons, every student in the school completes the John muir award where they learn different outdoor skills and complete 4 challenges: discover, explore, conserve and share these experiences with others. towards the end of the year, students were taking part in shelter building, knots, tools and fire lighting. in addition, all of our year 7 students took part in a national litter pick. we work closely with staunton country park and use all their facilities to we run a forest school club and an animal care course.

with the forest school club, students get to explore a larger forest area with wildlife such as foxes and deer. within the club we have lots of fun playing games, roasting marshmallows and look after our wellbeing with nature. with the animal care course, a group of students complete this at staunton country farm weekly.to further enhance this experience for these students, we have brought some pets into the school.we have guinea pigs, stick insects and a giant snail named Brian. we finished our year by making pizza over the open fire and not only were they delicious but they were great fun to make! some students who will be in year 7 in september, will be joining us in completing some woodland craft during our summer school and we can't wait to see them!

Game Changer Days 17th & 18th July in our final week of the school year we held our first ‘game changer’ days at havant academy. on these days normal lessons were replaced with a series of planned experiences which aimed to provide students with the wider knowledge and skills they need for life. in participating in a range of activities we challenged students to use their skills of leadership and resilience; two key attributes that ‘game changers’ have, and the skills that the business community consistently refer to as the essential skills for the 21st century. the planned experiences focused on four key areas:

• Keeping safe • Mental and Physical Health • Aspirations • Life skills

the students learned about keeping safe over the summer through a summer safety session which focused particularly on keeping safe around water over the summer holidays. older students were taught some basic self defence techniques and had a first aid session where they were all taught cpr. there were a range of activities which focused on the students’ mental health including mindfulness, acts of kindness and a walk & talk session. for the older students there were important sessions on sexual health and consent. sessions on financial literacy and cooking on a budget supported students to have a better understanding of money matters. a wide range of challenges from furniture building to crime scene investigation encouraged effective teamwork and for students to develop their resilience. finally, all students had a chance to reflect on their successes at school this year and to identify their aspirations for the future. this information will be used to shape future experiences planned for our students. overall, we had two very successful days which we enjoyed by all members of the school community and we intend to run similar days at key points through next year too! one student in year 10 said ‘we appreciate the school giving over time for these days. they have been really enjoyable, but also useful. i feel that i have learnt some important things that i will use in the future’.

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Warblington Station

NEXT FLOOR

from historian and publisher ralph cousins

the station formally known as denvilles halt was opened on 1 november 1907. the name was changed to warblington halt a month later and to warblington on 5 may 1969. what appears to be an lBsc railway locomotive douglas earle marsh no. 39 later named hartland point, is approaching with a passenger train bound for Brighton courtesy alan wallbank. as a halt, one had to put a hand up for a train to stop - great if you stand a chance of catching a train when there still is no access footbridge - the only crossing in the area without one. we are advised that network rail say that this could only happen in connection with other blockaded railway works.

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THe MArITIMe VOLUNTeer SerVICe CeLeBrATeS ITS 30 YeArS the maritime volunteer service (mvs) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a maritime dinner fit for an admiral, on nelson’s famous flagship hms victory. mvs members with friends and families from various units around the uk, came together for a private tour and four course dinner on admiral lord nelson’s historic flagship hms victory at portsmouth historic dockyard.

“dining in hms victory’s senior rates’ mess and having the entire ship to ourselves for the evening was quite a privilege. to celebrate the mvs’s 30 years in such a significant naval venue made it even more special,” said paul marlow, regional volunteer officer, in charge of all mvs units in the southern region. the mvs was formed in 1994 and came about after the disbandment of the royal naval auxiliary service (rnXs). there are 26 units spread across the uk and each unit has a core of experienced, volunteer members who are qualified to operate the boats and have in depth knowledge of boat handling, maintenance and repair. new members who want to learn these skills are encouraged to do so and are assisted by the older members, but there’s no obligation to do so. there are plenty who just want to mess around in boats and that’s fine.

the individual mvs units operate in ways that best suit their membership, facilities and location. on tuesday evenings some of portsmouth unit members go to their headquarters at tipner for shore-based activities, while others go to whale island for an evening on the water practising boat handling on the unit’s 34-foot launch, mvs arkwright pictured below left. the portsmouth mvs unit also has a role in marshalling the round the island yacht race and carries out other maritime based activities as and when opportunities arise. occasionally they get a crew together and take the boat for a day trip to some local point of interest; often families and friends are invited to join, so it becomes a combined

navigation exercise and social occasion. if you think you might enjoy the mvs’s activities and would like to join and volunteer, then contact the portsmouth unit of the maritime volunteer service, at: www.mvsportsmouth.wordpress.com or at the national mvs: www.mvs.org.uk

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it was the gentle english landscape that inspired william Blake’s “Jerusalem” and the subsequent anthem – but was initially turned down for national park status. a determined group led by robin crane and margaret paren, fought tirelessly to protect this incredible area for the nation and, after a very long battle, the south downs national park was finally created in 2010. it could have all been so different but for the campaigners. a fascinating book brings to life the “fight for the south downs” and is now available from amazon or Brown dog Books.

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eLMLeIGH SOCIAL HOMeS DeVeLOPMeNT PrOPOSAL there is a proposal to relocate havant Borough council services to the meridian centre in central havant and regenerate the underutilised brownfield plaza site for social housing in a scheme named elmleigh. the council owns the meridian centre where vacant space could adequately accommodate staff in a more central location close to transport connections and with a massive underutilised multi-storey car park. operating from such a location would bring service delivery closer to the public.

initial outline proposals indicate that the plaza site could accommodate around three hundred homes for social rent. the objective is to provide innovative social housing solutions with high energy efficiency and low rent and running costs to give those waiting at the foot of the ladder a lift to the first steps towards eventual home ownership by accumulating equity from rents. these could be let and managed by existing service providers. a developer said “this idea is a no brainer”.

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Health & Well-being

by Denise Kelly www.lifeisforthriving.com they may be small but they pack a mighty punch when it comes to your health. they have been hailed as a superfood due to their numerous health benefits, so incorporating these nutrient-dense seeds into your diet can have profound impacts on your overall well-being. firstly, flax seeds are one of the best plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ala).these essential fats are crucial for heart health, reducing inflammation, and supporting brain function. regular intake of omega-3s can help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases. they are also high in dietary fibre, which is essential for digestive health, and flax seeds are packed with both soluble and insoluble fibre. soluble fibre helps regulate blood sugar levels and lowers cholesterol, while

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insoluble fibre aids in maintaining a healthy digestive system by preventing constipation and promoting regular bowel movements. flax seeds are also one of the richest sources of lignans, which are plant compounds with antioxidant properties. lignans have been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers, particularly breast cancer, by balancing hormone levels in the body. they have potential benefits for heart health by reducing blood pressure and improving overall cardiovascular function. for those of you looking to increase your protein intake, especially vegetarians and vegans, flax seeds are an excellent option. they provide a good amount of highquality plant-based protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth,

immune function, and the production of enzymes and hormones. so what about weight management? the combination of healthy fats, fibre, and protein in flax seeds can help with weight management by promoting a feeling of fullness and reducing overall calorie intake. adding flax seeds to your meals can help control hunger and reduce the likelihood of overeating. as an extra special bonus, omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and antioxidants found in flax seeds contribute to healthy skin and hair. they help keep the skin hydrated, reduce inflammation, and may prevent premature aging. additionally, these nutrients support hair health by strengthening hair follicles and promoting growth.

incorporating flax seeds into your diet is easy and versatile. they can be added to smoothies, sprinkled on cereal or yogurt, mixed into baked goods, or used as an egg substitute in vegan recipes. ground flax seeds are often preferred over whole seeds for better nutrient absorption. tips for incorporating flax seeds into your diet: • start slow: Begin with a small amount, such as one teaspoon per day, and gradually increase up to two tablespoons; • ground vs. whole: ground flax seeds are easier to digest and ensure better nutrient absorption compared to whole seeds; • storage: store fax seeds in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness and prevent the oils from becoming rancid.

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What’s on

Air Aces

alan will be sharing some of the experiences he has had and aircraft he has flown in, over the last 30 years or so.

eMSWOrTH LAWN BOWLING CLUB the club is affiliated to Bowls england, Bowls hampshire, portsmouth and district Bowls association, portsmouth and district women’s Bowling association and enters teams in Bowls leagues and has internal competitions for players of all standards. new players from beginners to experienced are always welcome. or you can join as a social member only. the club is in emsworth’s diamond Jubilee recreation ground, on the far side of the cricket field, horndean road. thinking of joining? www.emsworthbowlingclub.com for details.

Monday 23rd September -1845 for 1930 - ‘flying for fun!’ presented by alan key alan joined the fleet air arm in 1969 where he flew fast jets and helicopters. he served on various aircraft carriers and at the end of his royal navy career he became a military aircraft accident investigator. on leaving the navy he became a freelance journalist and an aviation tour guide, travelling the world escorting enthusiasts and arranging pleasure flights in unique or rare vintage aircraft and helicopters.

4500 hours of military flying experience. mark is delighted to be joining air aces, to present his military flying career and his seven years as part of the BBmf, flying spitfires and hurricanes. as officer commanding BBmf flight, mark will also give a behind the scenes look at what it takes to keep our national heritage flying, and the inner workings of this national treasure.

Monday 28th October - 1845 for 1930 ‘the Battle of Britain memorial flight – BBmf’ resented by sqn ldr mark sugden an officer commanding BBmf since 2022, having flown on the flight since september 2017. he is a previous eurofighter typhoon and tornado f3 pilot with over

airaces is an aviation talk society, members £5, non-members £10 and under 16s free. doors open at 6.45 no |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| providing its members with regular talks, given by experts in many different fields pre-booking, no reserved seating related to the world of aviation. for further information please go to: NeW VeNUe Boxgrove village hall, www.airaces.org.uk or call david Batcock the street, Boxgrove, po18 0ee on 07502 400657 friday 27 September - 7pm at Boxgrove of the Queen mother’s jewels, many of ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| village hall, the street, Boxgrove po18 0ee which are of gemmological and historic tickets £15 to include a glass of wine on interest and have an amusing story arrival - former equerry, Jeremy attached! for tickets: telephone 01243 presentation by gloria camino.

Thursday 5th September at 7pm mainwaring-Burton, gives a highly 572433 or visit: this talk will give an insight into the teotihuacan, the city of the gods a entertaining, illustrated talk on a selection www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com presentation by antonio duenas perez who geographical and historical context in ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| which the incas developed, how and why is an official teotihuacan history guide. they built machu picchu in such a 4th - 7th September at 7.30pm - stags & discover the city of teotihuacan and spectacular location. hens the remix by willy russell - at the the people who celebrated death like no venue: fratton community centre, spring arts & heritage centre, havant. others. antonio's daughter angelica will trafalgar place, off clive road, portsmouth ticket prices for under 18s are £11 and translate the presentation. £9 from thespring.co.uk Thursday 3rd October - at 7pm - machu po1 5JJ - for more information visit: ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| www.spanishportsmouth.org.uk picchu, the great citadel of the incas - a

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CAN We DrAW YOU IN? another successful summer season of outdoor painting sessions is coming to a close. the 2024/25 winter season will start on Tuesday October 1st with a full programme of fortnightly demonstrations and workshops, some by professional artists. the alternate weeks of life drawing/portraiture feature professional models and are very popular. sessions run from 2pm to 4.30pm in

rowlands castle parish hall, links lane, po9 6ad. see our website: http://rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.co.uk or phone the membership secretary, John davis on 07763 073648 we are a friendly group and welcome members from beginners to experienced artists. annual subscriptions are only £40.

Hayling Island Horticultural Society

Thursday 19th September - a trip to the beautiful rhs essex hyde hall garden. friday 8th November - Join our popular Quiz and fish & chip supper night . full details can be found on our website: www.hihs.org.uk or email us on admin@hihs.org.uk

September 7 10:00 am – 12:00 pm prinsted Beach clean, prinsted lane, po10 8hs September 20 10:00 am – 12:00 pm world clean up day - public Beach clean - at hayling island ferryboat October 6 10:00 am – 12:00 pm tipner Beach clean - more info at: www.finalstrawfoundation.org

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CALLING ALL ASPIrING WrITerS! Join william sutton, author of the campbell lawless victorian mysteries, for a series of writing workshops held in our beautiful theatre royal dress circle café space beginning this september. all events are individually bookable so are the perfect way to ease yourself into the world of writing. come along to one of them or to them all, it's up to you! friday 13 September - portsmouth writers’ social - a great taster session before you get started on your writing journey. come and meet some fellow writers and get inspired! this first session is completely free of charge but donations are appreciated. friday 11 October - writing for procrastinators - do your writing projects linger in your drawer and hard drive? come and be coaxed into breaking through. develop characters, settings, plots and endings. try methods to crash through blocks and get words on the page.

fri 8, 15, 22 November – write your historical novel - a short course in historical novel writing. we can’t promise a polished novel and a publishing deal but we will get you to explore the thrill and adventure of historical writing, along with hints for drafting, tips for avoiding pitfalls of research and anachronisms, melding your experience with concerns and events of the time, creating a Bygonese language appropriate for your era, but making it readable. fri 13 December – edit your writing first rule of edit club: don’t trust spellcheck. tackle this crucial part of the writing process. pick up specific tips on how to improve dialogue, layout, structure, character and more. Bring a section of your writing and discover how seriously writers take editing. contact: 023 9264 9000 or https://newtheatreroyal.ticketsolve.com

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emsworth Art Group exhibition 2 & 3 November - 10am to 4pm at the emsworth community centre po10 7dd (Behind fire station) - local scenes and artwork by local artists. exciting and original paintings in various media and subjects including local

scenes and abstract art. hand-painted items including jewellery, keyrings, boxes, plaques etc. original artwork also available as prints, cards, coasters, cups, t-shirts etc. local christmas cards and unique gifts too. refreshments also available.

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gemma and andy have opened eats eats cafe in the plaza, civic centre road po9 2aX. andy has 26 years experience as a chef, working in many amazing restaurants,. emma loves meeting people, listening to their woes and having happy chat. gemma and andy offer freshly made coffee, home made cakes, home made sandwiches, jacket potatoes with fresh salad and home made coleslaw, these are offered daily along side a daily special. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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two new courses now available for booking on line or by telephone.

26th September until 5th December from 10am to midday. a ten-week history course (c00016940) to be held at the emsworth community centre on: “life in regency england” – regency society rakish, raffish but with a fondness for wonderful architecture or was there more to it than this? the course will enhance your knowledge of the many more aspects of that period.

1st October until 26th November from 10am to midday. an eight-week art appreciation course (c00016861) to be held at the Bedhampton community centre on “British women artists 19001970” – whilst this course will consider the increasing visibility of British women artists at the start of the 20th century it will also explore their frequently subordinate roles within artist groups and the difficulties that were encountered when trying to get their work taken seriously. to book the courses go to the wea website at https://www.wea.org.uk/ or telephone 0300 303 3464

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Cycle Clinic By mike skiffins, portsmouth ctc

Hayling’s Olympic Sailor olympic sailor James peters returned to his home club on hayling island to meet residents ahead of his departure to paris for the 2024 olympic games.

James, who dreamed of competing in the olympics all his life, trained at hayling island sailing club as a young boy and is still a member to this day. he met with residents at the club to talk about his memories of growing up on

the island, as well as his professional sailing career so far – and what he is doing to prepare for this year’s summer olympic games ahead of his departure to paris.

James finished sixth at the 2023 world championships, qualifying team gB for a paris quota place in the 49er class, before winning gold at the 2024 european championships in may.

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Havant u3a Week

18th to 27th September 2024

Havant is gearing up for a week of discovery, learning, and community connection as Havant u3a opens its door to the public to showcase some of its most popular activities. It is offering free access to talks, learning events, a bus trip and walks that highlight the joy of lifelong learning for adults no longer at work.

Havant u3a Week 2024 is open to all and the events are free. Detailed schedule

Havant u3a website www.havantu3a.org.uk. See below for what’s on offer during Havant u3a Week:

and information on how to join can be found on the

1. Wednesday 18th September at 2:00pm: A talk on Humanoid Robots by John Worley of our Environment and Technology Group, at the BCC (Note 1). Email johnaworley@aol.com to book.

2. Wednesday 18th September at 10:45am: A Trip to Petersfield using your own Bus Pass. Meet at the Havant Bus Station, email margaret.stanger190@gmail.com to book your place.

3. Thursday 19th September at 2:15pm: A talk at our Monthly Meeting entitled ‘A Life on the Ocean Waves’ by Col. Chris Davies, former Principal Director of Music, Royal Marines at the BCC (Note 1).

No need to book, just drop in.

4. Friday 20th September at 10:00am: The Local History Group invite you to a talk entitled Willam Cobbett’s Botley by Geoff Watt, in the Waterloo Room at The Elms (Note 2). Email pat.hindley@hotmail.co.uk to book.

5. Monday 23rd September at 10:00am: A Bridge Taster Session with the Bridge Group at The Elms Library (Note 2). Email Margaret.stanger190@gmail.com to book your place.

6. Monday 23rd September at 10:00am: The Learning by Art Group invite you to drop in for a chat and see what they do. No need to book but email gossop14@gmail.com for more information 7. Wednesday 25th September at 10:00am: A walk from Emsworth to Stansted (approx. 6 miles) with the Walking Group. Meet at Hollybank (Note 3), email parkrd@udclub.net to book your place.

8. Wednesday 25th September at 10:30am: A Stroll to Chidham (approx. 3 miles) with the Stollers Group (who those who like shorter walks). Meet at The Old House at Home (Note 4), email jenny.bishop1@outlook.com to book your place.

9. Friday 27th September at 2:00pm: Open House and Groups Fair at the BCC (Note 1), an opportunity to get information about all Havant u3a groups. No need to book, just drop in. Tea and biscuits provided.

Notes: 1 = Bedhampton Community Centre, Havant, PO9 3ES. 2 = The Elms, 2 Lower Road, Bedhampton, PO9 3LH. 3.

Holybank Recreation Ground Car Park, Emsworth, PO10 7UD. 4. Old House at Home, Cot Lane, Chidham, PO18 8SU

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Q. you wrote about a lady concerned about holding up cars in narrow lanes. i don’t disagree with any of your comments about choosing more traffic free roads to ride, but surely, if you are riding a narrow country road where cars find it difficult to pass, you should try to find somewhere to let traffic pass safely. a. you are absolutely right. if the road is restricted or if you feel it is too narrow for a car to pass, for your own safety and peace of mind, as well as courtesy to the other road users, get out of the way. if there are cars, or even just one, behind you keep an eye open for wider sections of the road or a field entrance if you are in the country or even someone’s front driveway where you can safely pull off the road and let the big boys get by. following the issue of the new highway code more drivers are used to giving cyclists space when they pass. not all of them are reluctant to pass when they can. i’ve sometimes been aware of a car behind me and wished the driver would ‘get on with it’ but if in turn they are not sure how a cyclist might wobble as they pass, they hang back, and that

surely has to be the right thing to do, for them. our club guidelines ride guidelines say "if a vehicle is clearly having difficulty overtaking, for instance along a narrow country lane, pull in at a convenient passing place to allow it to overtake." this is particularly true if you are riding uphill.you will be going more slowly and often the bike is less stable at low speeds so you may weave a bit from side to side. motorists following will find this doubly worrying. so, as i’ve said, find somewhere to pull off. now, driveways are private property but no one is likely to be upset by a single cyclist just coming to a halt for a minute or two beside the road in their entrance way. of course if you are riding in a group more space will be needed and farm field entrances are usually several bike lengths wide, and deep enough for the bikes to be side by side, so usually there is room for half a dozen riders to pull off in this way. that way it becomes convenient for us as well as the passing traffic who will appreciate the gesture, and hopefully not demonise all cyclists.

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capital gains tax (cgt) is the tax on the profit you make when you sell or ‘dispose of’ an asset and make a profit or ‘gain’. it is important to note that the tax is levied only on the gain made from the sale, not the total sale price. disposal includes selling the asset, giving it away as a gift, transferring it, exchanging it, or receiving compensation for it, such as an insurance payout. capital gains tax is important whether you’re selling property, shares or valuable personal items, as each type

of asset has different rules and rates. for example, selling a second home or investment property can attract a higher rate of cgt than other assets. certain allowances and exemptions can also make a big difference to the amount of tax you pay. understanding what constitutes a disposal is essential to ensure compliance with cgt regulations. you will only pay cgt on gains that exceed your annual exempt amount. for 2024/25 tax year, the threshold is set at £3,000, this was reduced from £6,000 in 2023/24, making it more likely that individuals would incur cgt on their gains. if your total gains are below you won’t need to pay cgt. it is also worth noting that these

allowances are not transferable between spouses or civil partners, however, assets can be transferrable between spouses/civil partners with no cgt implications. the rate of cgt you pay depends on your overall taxable income and the type of asset sold. cgt must be done by specific deadlines; these vary depending on the type of asset and the nature of the disposal. adhering to these deadlines is important to avoid significant penalties and interest charges. hmrc imposes these penalties to encourage timely compliance and accurate reporting. capital gains tax can be daunting but we as professional accountants can

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Classic Cars and the New Government

whether you are celebrating, commiserating, or utterly exhausted by the results of our recent general election, it is hard to ignore the fact that it is likely to bring with it some big changes.you may be wondering why a classic car restorer is concerning himself with politics enough to write about it, but as someone who works in the industry, employs ten specialists, and is at the top of a supply chain which creates work for many other local businesses, i keep a keen eye on the future of the industry. i have discussed in previous articles the importance of passing on these skills, training future generations, and keeping these cars relevant. i

over future editions i will share further articles on the world of classic cars. i hope to give a broad and varied view of the classic car scene. if you would like to read about anything in particular, please email me at harry@jagxk.com

By harry rochez

have also written about the environment and how our industry can and must adapt to become more sustainable as part of the green economy of the future. as part of the historic and classic vehicles alliance (hcva), we have been working hard to forge a future for the industry, and this requires support and understanding from the government. the classic car industry has a turnover of upward of £18 billion a year and as such contributes a significant sum to the treasury each year. despite this, many folks coming into the new government may not be aware of the significance of our sector. it is vital to us that our industry is not hit by the unintended consequences of legislation intended to reduce carbon emissions. at this stage, the early signs are hugely encouraging. within the king’s speech was an announcement that they intend to “introduce the industrial strategy council, encourage investment in new technologies and skills, support sustainable fuel production, and reform the apprenticeship levy.” key for us here is the investment in skills and the hope that we will get more support to provide apprenticeships. combining this with more support for sustainable fuels, which really are vital to keeping

internal combustion engines usable in the future, i feel there is every reason to be optimistic about the future of classic cars.

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