Old Surgery to become Launchpad Emsworth
Street Art proposal to combat graffiti
You may have passed it by on the 700 bus to Southsea. The mind-blowing trompe l'oeil (decive the eye) illusion on the Ark Charter Academy in Isambard Brunel road. Similar street art is proposed for graffiti defaced Trafalgar Walk in West Street Havant - see story page 7
park community school in partnership with Bishop Luffa school have embarked on an ambitious project to repurpose the grade ii Listed building north House to create Launchpad emsworth.an innovative, educational initiative to help children and young people most at risk of dropping out of mainstream education by creating tailored opportunities which empower them to thrive - either back in a school environment or vocational training. chris anders, Headteacher at park
said “we were offered an opportunity by the John & Hilary pritchard trust, to set up a facility with Bishop Luffa school for key stage 3 children (aged 11-14) who struggle with school. i used to work with the Bishop Luffa head, and we have a similar desire to do the best for all the children in our schools. Bishop Luffa have a base for key stage 4 children in Lavant and we have our inspired provision in our industrial unit in Fulflood road, Havant, where our print business is, which is for 14–16-year-olds. renovation work has started the old doctors’ surgery and we hope to open for small groups of children in early 2026.”
Historic Details Stripped Bare
a great many original features are being discovered as work progresses to transform the listed building.these pictures taken during the current phase of renovation show attractive historic features that will be preserved and enhanced to remain a faithful record of the original construction detail for all to see, enjoy and to learn from.
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the John pritchard trust supports charities and organisations concerned with helping young people to achieve their potential. Beneficiaries include off the record (Havant) andyoung peoples shop (chichester), both providing counselling and support for mental health issues.
the first Launchpad based at the former Lavant House school became operational in 2022. positive results were immediately forthcoming, including an ‘outstanding’ ofsted report. Building on this educational model of excellence, Launchpad, emsworth, aims to bring children and young people from across Hampshire and west sussex to benefit from this intensive support.
north House, the old doctors surgery, is a grade ii Listed building occupying a central position in emsworth, whose integrity will be preserved by extensive refurbishment. other buildings on this site will be removed and new eco-friendly rooms sited around a Learning courtyard and real-world Learning centre will be constructed.these will be designed within a more natural environment conducive to a different approach to learning.
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triple by 2050. sadly, this means more of us who are now in our 50s and 60s and less will be living with dementia and could find ourselves in vulnerable situations or open to abuse or neglect in our later years.
we should plan for the risk of dementia well in advance to protect ourselves against future incapacity leading to our being taken advantage of both financially and emotionally it is never too early, but it can be too late
Belcher addison’s solicitors are members of the society of trust and estate practitioners (step) which plays a vital role in raising public awareness about the issues and need for planning. should you or a loved one be thinking about putting in place safeguards then please contact one of our experienced solicitors who can discuss options with you.
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9 endless tuning provides home for true harmony (6)
14 Head of chemistry with girlfriends found in school (10)
15 castes set around record producers
17 santa sails endlessly around attacker (9)
19 Brigade wrong to cut back (7)
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22 dog tail (5)
24 media jam (5)
25 county without an edge (4)
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Disease-resistant elms planted
supplied by Hampshire Forest partnership and planted at Bartons road in Havant by volunteers from Havant Borough tree wardens, st alban’s church and HBc councillors.
Large elms used to be a common sight in Hampshire until they were devastated by dutch elm disease between the late 1960s and early 1980s. these disease-resistant elms are specially bred to withstand dutch elm disease and are part of a Hampshire-wide trial
elm flower buds are the sole food plant for caterpillars of the white-letter hairstreak butterfly which gets its name from the letter "w" that is formed from a series of white lines found on the underside of the hindwings. this species suffered as a result of dutch elm disease, especially in southern sites, to the extent that there was concern it might become extinct in the British isles.
dutch elm disease (ded) is spread by elm bark beetles. evidence suggests the ded pathogen ophiostoma ulmi could be endemic to Japan. ded caused by o ulmi was first observed in north-west europe about 1910. although it is believed to be of asian origin, the disease got its name from the team of dutch pathologists who carried out research
on it in the 1920s.
after causing losses of between 10% and 40% in a number of european countries, this first epidemic had died down by the 1940s, probably because the fungus was susceptible to viruses.
a second and much more destructive outbreak of the disease began in the late 1960s, caused by a different and much more aggressive fungus o novo-ulmi introduced into the uk on infected elm logs imported from canada. the new epidemic took rapid hold, especially of english elm trees in lowland regions of central and southern Britain during the early to mid-1970s, leading to the deaths of most of our mature english elms by the early 1980s
Havant Borough tree wardens lead tree walks and encourage people to appreciate trees and look after them. we welcome new volunteers to enable us to continue our work. you do not need to know anything about trees or have experience of conservation work. if you would like to know more, please contact us at:
hbctreewardens@gmail.com
trafalgar walk runs between west street Havant and the bus station.this narrow unattractive alleyway - pictured right, suffers from ad hoc graffiti which is unsightly and often offensive to pedestrians using this important link to the town centre. the plan is to introduce trafalgar themed street art to the walls similar to the many examples appearing elsewhere - particularly in portsmouth.
Gardening
each year we hold a Horticultural show full of exciting classes and we would really like to encourage more people to get involved. if you have never entered before, this is the year to have a go it is very easy to enter, is good fun and if you are successful, there is prize money and certificates to be won. if you have some roses in your garden you can enter just a single stem, or a selection of up to 5 roses. all you need to do is pick them the morning of the show and come along and display them – we provide all the display vases, water etc and there is always someone around to give help and advice there are also classes for sweet peas, herbs, fruit and vegetables. there is a class for just one flower bloom and a vegetable or even the wonkiest vegetable and the most fragrant rose bloom. there are classes for cookery enthusiasts and novices – if bread making is your skill then make some focaccia or soda bread, or you prefer cakes, how
a recent example of this left, is at the ark charter academy opposite the central magistrates court in isambard Brunel road
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about making some brownies or a lemon meringue pie For keen photographers, you could enter a photograph on a variety of topics – at the water’s edge, transport, nature or any other subject. not forgetting handicrafts and flower arranging – everything is covered and you can just enter some mixed garden or seasonal flowers arranged in a vase/jar or in a cup and saucer
we particularly enjoy the entries from our junior members and we offer the opportunity to grow a marigold or arrange some flowers or present a piece of creative work – a painted pebble, a sock puppet or a miniature seaside garden
all entries for the show can be done online by downloading the form from our website and each class for adults is just 50p or free for Juniors. why not have a go and come along when all the entries are on display in the afternoon. Last year’s show attracted 700 visitors! you will no doubt be busy in your gardens this month as everything starts to appear and as the last frosts subside, you can think about getting more things outside preparing your pots and containers for some new plants is something to think about this month as last year’s compost will have been depleted. it is always a good idea to put some stones or broken china in the bottom for drainage and maybe a little garden soil mixed in with your new compost. some vegetables can now be planted outside in the ground or in containers. Beetroot, cabbage, carrots, cauliflowers, strawberry runners and sprouting
broccoli are just a few examples. ensure that the soil has been dug over to leave a fine finish that resembles breadcrumbs, and is free of weeds and large stones.as we move into may you can plant out more, but check the growing instructions for each individual plant. Further inspiration can be drawn from visiting nearby gardens - see page14 ‘what’s on’ for details of our plans
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Following decades of campaigning and public inquiries, the south downs national park finally came into being on 31 march, 2010 after first being mooted in the 1920s.
Fifteen years on, a great deal has been achieved for nature, climate and communities.
yet there’s still so much more to be done to protect and enhance the landscape, as well as create opportunities for people to enjoy it, all while facing growing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, water pollution and economic uncertainty.
a public consultation will run from June to august on a new draft partnership management plan, which is an overarching plan setting out the goals for the national park over the next five years. it will replace the current partnership management plan.
the plan is produced by the authority but is a shared plan for the national park developed alongside dozens of other stakeholders, including farmers, landowners, local authorities, parish councils, environmental bodies, businesses, community groups and residents.
siôn mcgeever, chief executive of the south downs national park authority, pictured here said:“the south downs is one of the most special places in the uk and it’s fantastic to mark this milestone of 15 years of being a national park.
“since its creation an incredible amount has been achieved by the many people and organisations who help to look after the south downs. i want to thank each and every person who continues to do their bit to make this a wonderful place to visit, work and enjoy
“the need for access to green space has never been more important at a time when the world is facing unprecedented climate, nature and economic crises.that means we need to be innovative, agile and forward-thinking, with an ambitious vision to take on these challenges and deliver for nature, climate, people and place
“the beauty of this partnership plan is that everyone can play their part, no matter how big or small.this is everyone’s opportunity to shape the future of their national park and we’d like to hear from as many people as possible.
the draft plan going out for consultation will include goals around nature, climate, people and place Following feedback from the public and partners, the new plan will be adopted and begin from January 2026.
“i’m looking forward to being able to present our draft plan to the public and partners this summer and gathering the feedback as we work together to achieve our shared vision.”
Further details on how to take part in the consultation will be released in may For more information on the partnership management plan, visit: www.southdowns.gov.uk/national-parkauthority/our-work/partnership-management
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Students Perform at Dance Live 2025
in February, 39 Havant academy students attended dance Live 2025. dance Live is a competition/ performance opportunity for schools and colleges to showcase their talents at portsmouth guildhall each school or college has to come up with a concept and tell that story through the art of dance this year Havantacademies concept was 'enigma'.telling the story of the famous British mathematicianalanturing,who conceived modern computing and played a crucial part in the
allied victory over nazi germany inww2 with his creation of enigma our journey started back in July 2024 when auditions were held to decide who would play what characters students then spend 2 or 3 times a week rehearsing and developing
movement for their 7-minute piece students worked incredibly hard and showed real dedication to resistance during this process with dance Live being a full production, costumes,lighting,props and the Led screen which forms the setting of the entire piece had to be planned and created students and staff arrived at dance Live at lunch time giving them an opportunity to do a few technical
rehearsals before the evening's show once we got to show night all hands-on deck getting hair makeup and costume ready for their performance.
students performed brilliantly and really told the story of alan turing well.they were a credit to the school and showcased their hard work on that stage. For many students it was their first time performing on a big stage,making themselves and Havant academy proud we went away with the award for 'Best concept'.
during national apprenticeship week, Havant academy hosted an apprenticeship evening for years 9, 10 and 11 in February the event was organised in partnership with Hampshire county council and Havant Borough council to promote apprenticeships and training opportunities offered by 39 local businesses. the event was well attended by students who were either looking for apprenticeships, curious about apprenticeships or just gathering information to help them make more informed decisions in the future as part of the event, parents were also invited along to use the ‘parent hub’ this offered support to any parents thinking of a career change students also took part in a raffle with great prizes donated by a variety of local businesses
includingtesco,papa Johns and screwfix some inquisitive students received a ‘golden ticket’ from an employer that was impressed with their engagement on the evening. some students received more than one ticket.these students will be celebrated by the school in our end of term assembly
Stellar Students Embark on Cosmic Adventure at South Downs Planetarium
in march,twenty-seven eageryear 7 students embarked on an unforgettable journey to the south downs planetarium, accompanied by mr Hudson and miss gilbert the trip proved to be a resounding success,igniting a passion for astronomy and space exploration in our young learners the day commenced with an immersive experience within the planetarium's magnificent dome.as the lights dimmed,the students were transported to the vast expanse of the night sky,projected with breath taking clarity onto the curved ceiling this captivating presentation offered a comprehensive tour of constellations, planets,and the intricate workings of our solar system gasps of wonder filled the room as students witnessed the sheer scale and beauty of the universe,a truly aweinspiring spectacle and undoubtedly,a highlight of the day
Following this celestial journey,the students delved into the exciting realm of current space exploration,specifically focusing on theartemis program this segment of the visit provided an insightful look into the ambitious plans to return humans to the moon,fostering a sense of anticipation for future scientific advancements.students learned about the complex engineering and scientific challenges involved,sparking curiosity and encouraging them to consider the possibilities of a future in space exploration.
the afternoon culminated in a handson experience with meteorites, offering a tangible connection to the cosmos. students were given the extraordinary opportunity to hold these ancient rocks, remnants of celestial bodies that have travelled vast distances through space. the sheer weight and texture of these extra-terrestrial objects sparked a flurry of questions and discussions, bringing the wonders of space closer to home.adding to the exhilaration, students were also granted the rare privilege of close encounters with moon and mars rock. the south downs planetarium trip was a resounding success, providing our year 7 students with a unique and enriching educational experience the day not only expanded their knowledge of astronomy and space but also fostered a sense of wonder and curiosity about the universe
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we are one of only 26 organisations in the country working with the Leadership skills Foundation,wwF and the rspB to trial a newly developed qualification as part of the environment Leaders programme the qualification, which underpins the environment Leaders programme alongside a level 3 qualification (trialled in 2024), will support learners to develop essential leadership skills. Havant academy will work with the three partners to provide feedback and insight from both educators and learners to help inform the resources and shape the qualification for full release in august 2025.
nicky wiles Head of outdoor Learning said:“this is an amazing opportunity for our students, it complements our core outdoor learning lessons, offering a qualification to those students who want to demonstrate a further
Working with the Leadership Skills foundation,WWf and the rSPB to develop the Programme
interest and passion for the environment, equipping these young people with the skills to make an impact on our natural world.these are our leaders of the future and we are proud to be one of the schools taking part in the trailblazer pilot.”
Learners who complete the course will achieve a Level 2 Qualification in Leadership skills, recognising and rewarding their skill development and the positive changes they will have made to their local community Learning about famous leaders and how they have shaped the world has inspired me to achieve this award and make a difference, i believe small steps have big effects!”
the Level 2 Qualification in Leadership skills, as part of the environment Leaders programme, will be available to all education settings from august 2025.
Havant Thicket Reservoir Student Ambassador Programme
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What’s on
Air Aces
Monday 19th May - 1845 for 1930. ‘artificial intelligence,autonomous weapons systems and the future of air warfare’ to be presented by professor peter Lee a leading expert on the subject, is returning to talk about the changing face of modern warfare increasing automation and autonomy in both armed autonomous weapons systems and off-the-shelf commercial drones is changing the way air power is used in war and non-conventional military operations.
Monday 23rd June - 1845 for1930
‘saving ‘charlie november’ – the Historic Britten-norman islander – g-avcn’ presented by mr Bob wealthy who will give an illustrated account of the project to save the Britten-norman islander aircraft ‘charlie november’ g-avcn and return it to the isle of wight where it was built as the third Bn-2 islander aircraft. it was constructed and delivered to glos air in 1967 – and is the oldest of the type still surviving. saving ‘charlie november’ began in late 1999, with g-avcn being dismantled and shipped back to Bembridge in 2000. restoration of this islander
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.
venue – Boxgrovevillage Hall,the street, Boxgrove, chichester, po18 0ee
rOWLANDS CASTLe PAINTING SOCIeTY
the winter indoor programme has now finished and we are looking forward to the summer every tuesday from May 20th until October, rcps members will meet at local places, to paint and draw we begin to gather at 10am and everyone chooses a view which interests them.at 12.30 we all get together to eat a picnic and then continue painting if we wish.these sessions are informal and people come and go to fit in with their own schedule.
non-members are welcome to join the group. details of fortnightly venues can be found on the website with a link to the whatsapp group for the intervening weeks and weather updates.
http://rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.co.uk to round off the winter we had demo/workshops on both water and seascape in acrylics, rural buildings and a
with reference to russia/ukraine and israel/Hamas/Hezbollah,this presentation will reflect on key developments in recent years: technological advances in artificial intelligence (ai) and autonomy,the realpolitik that is shaping autonomous drone development and use and how levels of autonomy shift political and military risk,and the ethical considerations involved
aircraft took 23 years and the landmark completion stages will be explained by Bob, who will also cover the origins of the Britten-norman company and the Bn-2 islander’s operational history
6.45 pm for 7.30 start. members £5, non-members £10 and under 16s Free. doors open at 6.45 no pre-booking, no reserved seating. For further information aboutairaces,please see:wwwairaces org uk or call david Batcock on 07502 400657
landscape in watercolour as well as life/portrait fortnightly member Bob payne showed what can be achieved with artists’ coloured pencils and is running a course at waterlooville in may, anybody welcome. go to: rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.co.uk
HAMBLeDON fOLK CLUB
Wednesday 14th May - Jack rutter
yorkshire folk singer Jack rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years.a hugely engaging stage presence, his soaring vocal, powerhouse guitar and bouzouki playing and masterful arrangements of traditional songs and contemporary covers have enthralled audiences from the largest festival main stages to the most intimate folk clubs.
‘an outstanding performer’ (the independent).‘singular and compelling; one of the finest singers in folk today’ (songlines)
Wednesday 11th June - sam carter
a welcome return to the club of sam carter, a BBc Folk award-winning singersongwriter and guitarist. sam is renowned for his narrative-rich songwriting, which uncut described as being ‘as penetrating as richard thompson’s best work’ and he is a highly-regarded instrumentalist:‘the finest english-style fingerpicking guitarist of his generation' (Jon Boden). For over 15 years, he has been stirring audiences from camden to canada, from major festivals to intimate clubs. sam’s live performances are captivating, filled with the raw honesty, humour, and skilled musicianship that underscore his standing as one of contemporary folk’s brightest talents.
‘From the moment he stepped onto the little stage at Frenchayvillage Hall, you
the club is held in a small venue called the pavilion (formerly called theyouth Hut), between thevillage Hall and thevine pub, west street, Hambledon po7 4rw which, while part of its charm, means space is limited - booking is strongly advised.
the 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 international guest performers whilst there is the traditional floor-spot session before the main act for local or visiting performers to each
‘Jack rutter is one of the most enthralling folk singers, guitarists & musicians on the British folk scene today’ (Folk radio uk)
https://www.jackruttermusic.com
could tell it was going to be something special.’ (ant miles, downend Folk club) ‘a singer who can hold the audience spellbound all by himself.’ (radio 2) https://samcartermusic.co.uk
sing a song or play a tune or two we are a non-profit community group bringing the best of folk music to local people
www.hambledonfolkclub.com
email (reservations and info): folkclubhambledon@hotmail.co.uk tel (reservations and info): 023 9263 2719 aLL gigs start at 8.30pm (doors open 8.00pm). 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 do come and visit our friendly club!
Purbrook Horticultural Society
From pre school to the pensioners, members of the whole family were able to enjoy their visit to the purbrook Horticultural society annual spring show held at the deverell Hall.the Hall was filled with beautiful spring Blooms which along with their heady perfume provided a great backdrop to sit and chat over a slice of home made cake and a cuppa. many were amazed at the number and quality of daffodils on display, taking note of ones to perhaps purchase for next year Following the welcome refreshments many purchased plants and hand crafted items then had a go at the raffle Having applauded the worthy
winners of the trophies , there was just enough time to purchase a few extra slices of delicious cake to take home so, if you enjoyed your time at the show or were not able to attend then open your diary to Sunday 17th August and make a note that the even bigger and better summer show will be staged at crookhorn college, stakes Hill road waterlooville or should you wish further details about the society visit:wwwpurbrookhorticulturalsocietyorg uk or come along on a Saturday morning from 0930-1130 to the Store which is on London road purbrook adjacent to the allotments where you will be warmly welcomed!
What’s happening at Making Space
making space is Havant’s very own community craft charity, based in their purpose-built premises in the heart of 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 in its home to a number of professional makers who have their own studios on site making space aim to make crafting available to everyone
Here’s what is coming up at making space WellandTrust Bursaries
Have you ever been in care in your life? were you fostered as a child, have you had residential care?
whatever type of care you have received you are able to receive free craft courses at making space we hope to establish a community of care experienced people that will benefit from coming together, increased creative skills & knowledge, enhanced physical and mental
participants
offer over the twelve months of activity, each participant will get to try two specialist 5-wk courses of their choice, join in with a monthly craft club and open studios taster sessions and take part in a fun initial engagement workshop to get to know one another and get creative! this opportunity is completely free to access, no referral is needed and is suitable for those 16yrs+ but there is no limit on age for participants.there is space for 10 individuals to get involved there is no ocess.
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if you are interested please email admin@makingspace.org
making space is a craft organisation based in Leigh park,Hampshire with impact across the uk we literally make space for people and organisations to get involved in craft whether physically in our own building or digitally in our virtual networks and events raising the profile of craft in all its forms, we work with local and national arts organisations, contributing to debate, supporting makers and providing creative opportunities.
through our outreach projects we work with partners including schools, children’s centres, family learning environments and retirement homes.
our specially tailored projects inspire, challenge skill-up, engage to enable people to develop new ways of thinking about the craft and experience first-hand. visit; makingspace.org for more about our events, activities and opportunities.
For more information contact Bethany wood: bethanyw@makingspace.org
What’s on
Sussex SnowdropTrust
Sunday 25 May 25 – from 10:30amvillage cricket match at arundel castle enjoy a relaxed day out at the stunning arundel castle cricket ground, with free entry and parking.the event includes live music, pizza, ice cream, vintage games, a raffle, a licensed bar, and traditional cream teas. Bring a picnic and soak up the atmosphere at one of sussex’s most beautiful cricket venues.
Thursday24 – friday 26 April and ednesday 20 April – Saturday 3 May with matinees on Saturday 26 April and Saturday 3 May at 2.30. ou Like it’ by william shakespeare the spring arts & Heritage centre, east Havant.
eaturing local singer-song writer, chie mac archie has written new or shakespeare’s songs and will sing them live as part of the production. this is one of shakespeare’s most popular comedies; a tale of love in a magical forest that goes wrong until it goes right.a girl dresses as a boy until she doesn’t have to a boy pins dreadful poems to trees until he’s persuaded not to a bad duke persecutes a good duke until he sees the error of his ways. meanwhile, a down-atheel philosopher insists that ‘all the world’s a stage’ – yes, this is where that famous speech comes from.
di wallsgrove’s streamlined production will be funny, touching and good to look at. if you have never been sure about shakespeare, this production should clear the fog. if you’ve always been a fan, it will remind you why.
friday 13 June 6:30–9:00 pm,art and agriculture talk – £25.an exclusive fundraising evening at south stoke Barn, hosted by ryan and tanya Haydon. enjoy a thoughtprovoking discussion on ‘productive Land’ with ryan Haydon, James stewart of Zimmer stewart gallery, and artist nick Bodimeade champagne and canapés included Book now at 01243 572433 or:at www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com friday June 27 - 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Justin audibert,artistic director of chichester Festival theatre, ‘in conversation’ with phil Hewitt, arts editor of sussexworld at the private garden of Bishop’s palace, chichester, po19 1py Justin shares the fascinating story of his journey in the world of theatre, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Festival season tickets:£20 (includes glass of wine) Book tickets at: www thesussexsnowdroptrust com
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Jenni scott [left] as celia and alex eels as rosalind
What’s on
Big Green Week
7-15 June the 5th Havant Borough Big greenweek theme is the same as last year we hope that lots of groups will want to organise events on nature and climate, to raise awareness and build community links.there’s plenty of scope: anything with a green theme – walks, talks, litter picks, zero waste coffee mornings, working parties and swapping goods, stories, skills and ideas or making changes in lifestyles see some basic information and a list of ideas on our website: https://havantclimatealliance.com start thinking about what you could do and contact havclimate@gmail.com if you’d like to know more.
Hayling Island Horticultural Society
Monday 12th May a trip to the spectacular Leonardslee Lakes and gardens Saturday 28th June - summer show at the Hayling college contact outings@hihs.org.uk for more information.
Hayling Events
8 May - From 1100am free events and a static display of military vehicles and equipment will take place across the car parks of the Ferry Boat inn and Johns café.
commencing at 1800hrs the denmead Brass Band will perform a programme of music including the full ceremony of sunset and lowering of flags followed by music from the Last night of the proms as Hayling’s beacon is lit, together with a pyrotechnic display the Haylingyoung stars will perform songs from Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat. the army and raF cadets will give a drill display and Hms excellent cadets will provide a Boer war field gun run. during the bands break the warner’s Lakeside entertainments team will perform a programme of celebratory music and song and lead youngsters in the sailors Hornpipe prior to the sunset ceremony a short
SOLeNT MALeVOICe CHOIrTO SING AT WATerLOOVILLe MUSIC feSTIVAL
Thursday 12th June st. georges hall at 7.30pm singing a mixture of traditional male voice music, including songs in welsh and hymns, and some newer music arranged by their md Huw thomas.
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the audience will certainly be well entertained. For more information go to: www.solentmalevoicechoir.org
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Sunday 20th July
the Fossils 20th charity motorcycle run (including bike show). For bikes of all ages, style and engine size come along and enjoy the fun. see our website page for details at: https://waterloovillemotorcycle.club/
remembrance ceremony will be held by Father mark, a former royal marine pastor, with a wreath being laid in the harbour by the Langstone Harbour master
Haying military veterans will participate as will the royal British Legion, the Hayling army cadets 3rd platoon, raF air cadets 2327 (Havant) squadron, singing group timeless will perform music and songs from wwi. due to the limitation on parking the public are advised to park in the council car parks at Beachlands where the city of portsmouth preserved transport depot will provide the former double decker Hayling Ferry bus to transport from outside the Beachlands council office to the ferry and back from 1800 until 2130. the public are invited to bring folding chairs for use in the ferry boat car park.
emsworth Community Centre Summer film Programme
maria 2023 (12a) 2hrs 4mins
Monday 23rd June - 3.30pm & 7.30pm Juror 2 # 2024 (12a) 1hr 54mins Monday 14th July - 3.30 & 7.30pm Bridget Jones mad about the Boy 2024 (15) 2hrs 4 mins.
tickets £5 to include a hot drink & biscuits, available: online, at our office or from Bookend, 7 High street, emsworth, po10 7aQ. 01243 373805
chain tight, is, in fact, two thin tubes. so we could well say that they are joined together by the bottom bracket to form two sides of another triangle and the third side is the axle in the middle of the wheel.
Portsmouth CTC awards event.
Cycle
Clinic
Cycle Clinic
By mike skiffins, portsmouth ctc
Q. i was fascinated to read that my lovely circular wheels were, in fact, made up of lots of triangles. is the rest of my bike made of triangles, too?
a . i’m glad that you found the reply interesting, and in answer to your question, yes, there are many triangles in the bike construction. in fact the traditional cycle frame is known as a ‘double triangle’ construction. the first and most obvious triangle is the one formed by the tube that runs from under the saddle across to just below the handlebarscalled the “crossbar” then down to the junction (bottom bracket) by the pedal crank “the down tube” and then the one that runs up to the saddle again “the seat tube”.
similarly the twin tubes that go up to the saddle are joined at the top to make two sides of a triangle, again having the axle as their third side, the “seat stays”. the same sort of triangle is found with the front wheel - axle, front forks. wow, are there any other triangles left? yes, but these are not made of metal. there is a virtual triangle from the two points where your wheels touch the ground all the way up to your shoulders,and even your head although of course that isn’t fixed
Behind that triangle is the one that runs from the bottom bracket back to the middle of the back wheel, it’s axle, and from there up to the saddle again. when you look at it closely you will see that the bottom of this triangle, called the chain stay because it keeps the wheel in the right place to keep the
you can see another triangle between shoulders, saddle, handlebars and up your arms to your shoulders again. of course this last connection is another triangle - handlebars, up both arms to head and shoulders, and thus triangle could be argued to be the most important because it isn’t rigid like the others which give the bike its strength, and it’s where by bending your arms or twisting your shoulders you alter the triangle, and steer your beautiful bike
i’m not a mathematician, so i am expecting someone to complain that some of my triangles are in fact rhomboids or something, but i hope you can see the beautiful logic of using triangles on a bike
eMSWOrTH AND HAYLING ISLAND WALKING fOOTBALL CLUB
tired of sitting at home on the sofa watching boring games of footy on tv?
Fancy some exercise,fresh air and fun? come and join us for a friendly kick about we are a sociable walking Football club, who play at Front Lawn community centre in Havant, every Monday at 4:30pm andThursday at 3:30pm. we have a mixed group of players. men over 50 and Ladies over 40, are welcome walking football allows those of us whose bodies may longer be in their prime but would still like to enjoy the excitement, fun and sociable elements
of the sport. you don’t have to be a ronaldo or sam kerr,as we have players from all levels of ability and mobility and even have some members still going strong,in their eighties! we also run plenty of social events as well, as part of our community spirit. the first session is free, as a try out, so what have you got to lose? interested? please find us on Facebook or contact me on the below e-mail address we look forward to hearing from you contact – frankims@hotmail com Facebook page: emsworth & Hayling island walking Football club
the portsmouth ctc(cyclists touring club) annual prize giving and awards lunch in January was an opportunity for members to get together, including some who don’t ride as regularly as they used to although the morning was stormy with torrential rain at times several hardy members had cycled to the venue, so there was a sprinkling of club jerseys among us.
presentation of awards included one for our very own correspondent mike skiffins for his regular articles in ‘Your
Postcode’. (pictured sixth from right in the traditional group photograph above) we are a touring not a racing club and most of our rides are in the morning to a coffee stop, or all day rides to a light lunch somewhere occasionally we will do a proper tour over several days to somewhere interesting, but as with most of our rides we limit the numbers so we don’t have long strings of riders clogging up the roads from here to John o groats. you can see the variety of ways of looking at cycling for fun.
Health & Well-being
aching joints, constant sure throats, bouts of nausea, sinus issues, swollen lymph glands and headaches the chances are you have a sluggish lymphatic system. unlike the heart, the lymphatic system needs a little more help from you to keep it functioning properly it’s job, simplified, is to carry waste out of the body and keep the blood clean. if this does not happen we can get a lot of the symptoms mentioned above and they are all warning signs that the body needs a bit of extra help going
Getting Your Energy Back
om spring to summer is the perfect time y cleanse the body and move stagnation. if the body gets stuck, that’s when the disease process may begin.there
e simple steps you can put into place to get back into balance more water- add cucumber, s, limes and berries to your jug of to infuse vitamins and alkalising ess as this helps to neutralise s and push out the
2 add algae foods to your diet such as chlorella Just a teaspoon per day in water can help to remove heavy metals and toxins out the blood it also helps cleanse the liver and give an array of minerals too to boost your energy
water content fruits such as watermelon and high anti oxidant fruits such as berries.this combination of goodness helps the body to remove unwanted waste
4 ditch the processed foods.anything that contains additives and preservatives is toxic to your body Bacon, sausages, breads, cereals, cakes, biscuits etc if you want a chocolate treat get some dates, remove the stone and add some almond butter to
the middle and drizzle with melted
dark chocolate place in the fridge for 2 hours and they come out
tasting like a snickers bar!! delicious!!
ageing and disease
3 eat more melons and berries. going on a higher fruit diet helps to cleanse easier especially when they are high
5. movement - the most important thing for your lymphatic system is movementwithout this it remains stagnant.walking, skipping, cycling, running, aerobics, yoga, pilates, swimming- they are all an important part of cleansing your lymphatic system to prevent premature
if you are interested in healthy eating but don’t quite know how to create healthy dishes i am hosting a pop up restaurant at my house in chichester on Saturday 10th May - 12.30-3.00pm where i will look after and pamper you with my wellbeing teamconsisting of 6 x courses of delicious healthy juice, starters, a selection of show stopping main dishes and a tantalising selection of the most amazing deserts you’ve ever tasted! all of which have 100% health benefits. during your lunch i will be talking to you about what to eat and why for optimum health and energy!! it’s the second poo up lunch we have hosted this year and after the success of the first we are raring to go!
it’s very intimate - only 10 spaces available the cost is £89 and it’s booked on a first come first serve basis.
If you are interested please e mail me at: info@denisekelly.co.uk
Reviving Your Classic After Winter
spring has now sprung, and many will be bringing their classic cars out after their winter hibernation. although how you store your car over the winter months is hugely important and can significantly reduce the work required when getting it back on the road, there are still a few essential checks to carry out before setting off this spring.this is particularly crucial if you won’t be having the car checked over by a specialist or getting an mot before driving.
the first step is to ensure your battery is fully charged before attempting to start the car this is
By Harry rochez
especially vital if you haven’t kept it topped up over the winter months.that first start-up can put a significant strain on your battery, and if it’s already low, it could be the final straw while the battery is charging, you can check your fluid levels and other components. inspect your oil, coolant, and, most importantly, brake fluid levels. if any are low, try to identify potential leaks before topping up—this is particularly critical for braking performance on that note, it’s advisable to give the brake pedal a firm pump to check for any leaks. next, examine your hoses, seals, and other rubber components to ensure none are excessively perished or split.
Finally, give your tyres a thorough inspection. ensure they are inflated to the correct pressure, have good tread across the entire surface, and aren’t perished or cracked. tyres are often overlooked, yet they are the only thing connecting you to the road.
once these checks are complete and your battery is charged, switch on the ignition and allow the fuel system to prime check for any fuel leaks, then go through the rest of your electrical systems, paying particular attention to brake lights and indicators. now it’s time to start the car with the vehicle
running outdoors, let it warm up gently and check for any leaks.this is also a good opportunity to move the car slowly back and forth to test the brakes, steering, and suspension. this is by no means an exhaustive list, but i hope it serves as a useful guide to get you started. if in any doubt, contact a trusted specialist to check your car drive safely and enjoy your classic car this spring!
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Cee Cee plastic waste recycling point
cee cee is an accessible plastic waste recycling sculpture point, made out of recycled metals, moulded into the shape of the letter "c" - for chaos - and will give our service users the platform to make a positive difference in a community setting.
any waste deposited will be maintained and emptied by chaos,then taken to our community Hub in market parade,deep cleaned and then put towards our plastic craft activities,to create simple but effective goods.
cee cee is the result of conversations we had with our weekly litter picking group,and our friends at the Final straw Foundation wanting to see what could be done to tackle the issue of plastic waste in the community, we eventually landed on developing something permanent - similar to the Final straw's Big Fish sculptures but with a twist.
whilst the previous Big Fish's are absolutely brilliant works of art, alongside functionally recycling points, we felt as creating chaos, a charity focused on supporting adults with disabilities and additional needs, that sculptures of this design didn't reflect what we do, and instead cee cee - for creating chaos - was born. to create cee cee we gratefully accepted donations from the one stop community Fund (£1000), Baily thomas
charitable trust (£3500), Havant Borough council's waste prevention grant (£500), £500 from Lewmar, and a £200 from portsmouth Freemasons.
the designers of the Big Fish sculptures, sailboat deliveries, helped in bringing cee cee to life, and over the course of a twelve week period, impressively created, transported, and then placed the sculpture in Havant park.
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YOUR MONEY
Making a difference, free charity seminar for trustees and staff
the demand for services from charities and not-for-profit organisation has increased a lot in the past year.with the cost of living and inflation rates remaining high, charities have seen an increased demand in the service they provide, with many charities such as food banks, mental health and financial aid charities, being hit the hardest. at the same time charities are having to deal with rising costs, changes to the employer national insurance, employee minimum wage and falling donations. if you are involved with a charity, you will know that public trust is at the heart of the charity sector and the reason why it is bound by more regulatory and compliance requirements than most. Fundraising trends, challenges and opportunities will be a key topic at this year’s seminar for charities.the free event for charity trustees and staff will provide an opportunity to hear from experienced and knowledgeable speakers.you will gain practical insights on building resilient fundraising strategies, engaging donors effectively and how ai can be a beneficial tool for charities.
another topic we will cover is the construction of a board of trustees and
THe CAT & rABBIT reSCUe CeNTre
www.crrc.co.uk
Holborow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham, W. Sussex PO20 7RJ
Hello, my name is chekov and i am one of the resident cats at the cat & rabbit rescue centre in my article this time i want to tell you about a lovely female cat who arrived at the centre in February after her owners were moving house and couldn’t take her Her name is camisole, and she arrived with her best friend cafton. sadly, it was obvious when she arrived that she was lame on one of her back legs.after checks with our vet, she was diagnosed with a luxating patella, which means her kneecap is slipping out of place
camisole's condition is a grade 3/4, which is quite bad, meaning she will need a complicated surgery as the operation is so in-depth and difficult, she has to go to a specialist vet, and this is going to cost the rescue around £2800 my staff have been sharing her story on social media, and the amazing supporters of crrc have already raised £1700 towards the surgery!
Her kneecap sadly wasn't her only health concern, and she has already been treated for ulcers in her eyes, a grade 2 heart murmur, x-rays, and a dental exam at the vet.the operation she is having will
how to get it right. From identifying the right skills and other requirements that are needed to attracting the right people with the rapid rise in artificial intelligence tools being utilised in the sector, we have a public speaker that specialises in the benefits that artificial intelligence can bring to charities and
how this tool can be used in fundraising and marketing strategies.
there will also be a summary of the latest tax and accounting news for charities given by our own charity’s director
our annual seminars are very popular and provide an opportunity for those working in the sector to catch up on a number of relevant and topical matters, and to network with other charity representatives.this year’s seminar will be held at the solent Hotel, whiteley, po15 7aJ on tuesday 20 may 2025 from 4pm to 6.30pm. if you would like to attend please visit our charities seminar webpage at: www.morriscrocker.co.uk/charityseminar to register, where you can also sign up for our charities enews. if you have any questions about the seminar please email samantha weeks at: s.weeks@morriscrocker.co.uk.
Giving the living a chance at life
include having the ligament cut off the bone and re-positioned to stop her kneecap from slipping. my staff do not want to consider removing her leg because it is often the case in cats with this condition that they can get it in another leg. camisole is booked to have her operation very soon, and i am keeping all my paws crossed that it will be successful.thank you so much to everyone who has supported her surgery, it is with thanks to you that she can look forward to finding a forever home soon. see you next time Love chekov
Autism Hampshire Acceptance Week
individuals, families, workplaces, and local businesses came together to support autistic people, understanding, and acceptance, events included an art exhibition and auction in Fareham, alongside a countywide wear purple for autism acceptance initiative on world autism awareness day
thanks to generous donations from local artists and the support of café Lamma’z, the art auction & exhibition was a huge success, raising funds and awareness at the event, cheryl claxton, Head of community services at autism Hampshire, highlighted the importance
of this campaign: "this year, as we celebrate autism acceptanceweek, our focus has been on promoting and encouraging genuine acceptance and understanding of what it means to be autistic this work is something we are proud to be dedicated to all year round as part of our mission to create a better future for autistic people “through the high-quality services we provide, we enable individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives.we want to challenge misconceptions and celebrate neurodiversity in a way that emphasises positive change within local communities."
Let us introduce you to a very pretty female cat called La roux.La roux is 5 years old.sadly this is her second time at the rescue after recently being returned due to a change in her behaviour La roux is a sweet girl who enjoys having a fuss made of her,but she has been known to be a little unpredictable at times.at the centre she is mostly a lovely,confident girl,but her new owners need to be aware that she can be a little naughty occasionally La roux would love to find a new home where she is the only pet and not with young children.if you think you may be able to offer La roux a loving home,please give the centre a call on 01243 967111 or visit our website www.crrc.co.uk
SLIMMING SUCCeSS
andy decided that he needed to think about his own mortally after sadly losing his brother due to serious illness at the same age as himself. it made andy think about his own health and the lifestyle choices he was making. so, he decided to see his doctor for a general mot health check, as he knew that he needed to do something about his weight.
andy said:“i remember attending that appointment and discovering that i had high blood pressure and would need to be on 4 tablets daily to manage it, and being told that being overweight was a major factor and how it would benefit me if i lost weight. it was hard to hear”
Feeling disappointed in himself that he had let himself get into this position and for his weight to have spiralled and guilty that he was
fatface foundation relaunch
the FatFace Foundation has relaunched its store having secured a new long term lease within the meridian shopping centre, Havant. the FatFace Foundation store has had a strong presence in the town since 2018, moving into the meridian shopping centre in 2021.
the re-opening event provided shoppers with the chance to experience the transformation of the FatFace Foundation store,
to browse through the new summer season stock and enjoy the beautiful vocals of musician sadie Horler,who entertained shoppers
“we're thrilled to have given our shop a much-needed re-vamp!" said Jodie Higgins, FatFace Foundation operations manager
“our goal is to create a space that people love, one they’ll want to visit again and again. with the beautiful products we offer, all generously donated by FatFace”
taking a risk to his own health and life when his brother had no choice he realised that he did have a choice the doctor offered him a 12week course for slimming world. this was working so well not just for myself but also for my partner Lisa who had told me that when she was a member before she had only lost 3 lbs but with support she is now over 4 stone lighter in the same period of time and has gone from a size 20 to a size 14. i have seen her confidence grow and just like my weight i have seen my bank balance shrink as it's costing me a fortune in new clothes.
in just over 7 months i lost 6½ stone and am now at my dream target weight and will continue to attend my group to help me
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