SOUTHLeIGH
Bloor Homes has carried out initial public consultation on development proposals for this major area between warblington and emsworth.
the area of land designated for housing development in the Havant draft Local plan is presently open agricultural land providing a distinct separation of the adjacent settlements.
proposed over twelve years ago, southleigh included a relief link road from Bartons road in the north to thea27 in the south to provide a solution to the congestion atwarblington railway crossing closed to road traffic 50% of the time due to an increase of
south coast rail services
the proposal also sought to relieve traffic volumes along Havant’s park road and Horndean road leading to the restricted north street in emsworth.
Have your say during the planned public consultations as current thinking is that the relief raod is no longer included in the proposals. development of southleigh would then either cause increased traffic congestion or be developed differently to encourage more walking, cycling and use of public transport.
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proposals gather interest and continue to move forward. pictured left is an artist’s impression of what it could look like read more about it on page two
OUr MerIDIAN PIANO PLAYerS
our piano players continue to raise funds for good causes with another £300 pledged recently to the ‘yes’young explorers squad project at park community school promoted by ‘YOUR POSTCODE’
yes provides opportunities for pupils to get outside experience to broaden their outlook by visiting and learning more about their environment.
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Buying and selling a home can be a stressful time By using a conveyancing Quality scheme (cQs) accredited practice like Belcher addison, you can use a firm that has proved its commitment to quality, reliability and efficient service
the scheme requires legal practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, random audits and annual reviews to maintain cQs status. it is open only to members of the Law society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the council of mortgage Lenders, the Building societies association, Legal ombudsman and the association of British insurers.
the quality of the work carried out by the conveyancing department can be demonstrated by the 5-star reviews given by previous clients on:
our proposal to create distinctive wall art along the trafalgar walk passageway between west street and Havant bus station gathers momentum, with a positive response received from property owners we can move forward to the design stage we will engage a photographer to take photographs of the walls and prepare a photomontage this will then enable designers to produce proposals for the historical storyline leading through the battle each wall will separately carry the story of nelson, his fleet led by the flagshipvictory, along the east wall, and napoleon’s opposing French and spanish fleet along the west wall the historical timeline and factual historical information is being sought from the royal navy museum in portsmouth dockyard.
park community school and Havant academy are keen to take part involving their pupils aimed to become a significant educational attraction to the town centre and hopefully prevent this area being constantly daubed with offensive graffitti.
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keri Fairley, Head of conveyancing says “as a department, we all work hard to meet and maintain the high standards expected of us, to enable us to provide to our clients the level of service they deserve i am very proud of our achievements and that this hard work is recognised by our professional body”.
the Battle of trafalgar was a naval engagement that took place on 21 october 1805 between the royal navy and a combined fleet of the French and spanish navies.
as part of napoleon's planned invasion of the united kingdom, the French and spanish fleets combined to take control of the english channel and provide the grande armée safe passage they encountered a British fleet under Lord nelson, recently assembled to meet this threat, in the atlantic ocean along the
southwest coast of spain, off cape trafalgar nelson was outnumbered, with 27 British ships of the line to 33 Franco-spanish ships, including the largest warship in either fleet, the spanish santísima trinidad. to address this imbalance,nelson sailed his fleet directly at the allied battle line's flank,hoping to break the line into pieces in the ensuing fierce battle 18 allied ships were captured or destroyed,while the British lost none the offensive exposed the leading British ships to intense crossfire as they approached the Franco-spanish lines.
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River Ems Clean Up
the Final straw Foundation, along with the western sussex rivers trust, the Brook meadow conservation group and fifteen local volunteers, cleaned up plastic pollution from the river ems - one of the local chalk streams running through Brook meadow, emsworth, and into chichester Harbour there are only around 300 chalk streams globally, and 85% are found in the south and east of england chalk streams are the equivalent of the great Barrier reef, and the river ems is one of only ten Flagship chalk stream restoration projects in england Helen Littlejohn from Final straw said:
FROM ORphAN TO MAYOR IN EASY STAGES
the life story of ken smith
“today, we’ve removed 35 kgs of plastic pollution from the river ems, including 26 dog balls, 17 dog poo bags, 65 cans, 25 glass bottles, 36 plastic bottles, and 1 shopping trolley. it isn’t just about picking up litter. it’s about changing our relationship with plastic and protecting the places we often take for granted what really matters is what happens next - reducing our reliance on single-use plastic and respecting our waterways” if you care about nature and your environment, why not get involved in one of our other clean-up projects?
contact: www.finalstraw.org
en’s inspirational life story extracted from his book and published in editions 34 to 36 of our publication still available online at: .postcodepublications.com
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ell known as he walked and later rode his vant with his beloved dog Baxter who sadly ecently a long serving Havant councillor en with Hazel his wife served his term as vant in 2012 when they presided over the birth ent at Langstone technology park - then wn as po9 the starting point from which we DE’ today
ken will be sadly missed by his family and the many friends who stopped for a chat as he frequented his favourite coffee shops in Havant. rest in peace old friend.
S ClOCk editor
i thought it about time that i had the clock restored i visited siegfried’s mechanical museum in rudesheim on the river rhine in germany it houses over 350 mechanical musical nstruments where i saw some similar clocks i sent details of my clock to them and they suggested that it would be worth restoring so,that’s what i set out to do
Looking for a local clock restorer i
came upon apparent time in tangmere run y philippe arent. who ed on the clock estoring the case and fixing missing items, but told me that the escapement was badly worn and would not work properly again the clock is too old to get a replacement part but its mechanical musical metal comb and drum pin cylinder system still works perfectly - although we cannot identify the tune so,i recorded the music and sent it to rudesheim asking if they could name that tune
as a result of your kind donations, at christmas, easter and other times, the Havant rotary club is able to support local families in need via food banks and the provision of financial aid. specific projects include the provision of child-friendly decorations in the emergency room at the Queen alexandra hospital, and helping to save a life by the introduction of Bleed packs around our area.
more information is provided right but most importantly the club would like to thank all those who through their generous donations enable these local community projects to take place.www.havantrotary.org.uk email:community@havantrotaryorg uk
DOwSING IN HAvANT
Firstly, what is dowsing?
dowsing is the art of searching for hidden objects without mechanical aid. i call it an art because science cannot explain how it works.the nearest they have come is to describe it as ideomotor phenomenon. roughly speaking that means that the idea in the dowsers mind drives it all. (the same language root as ideology.) Historically, because it couldn’t be explained, the catholic church, among others, thought that it must be satanic and declared the practice to be a sin. nowadays we know that christian missionaries use the skill to find water in remote places in africa, for example so, in dowsing the dowser has in mind what he, or she, seeks and uses a simple device to magnify tiny motions in their hand to indicate when it has been found. often this will be a balanced rod which is tipped out of equilibrium by the users hand movements. this implies that the user has somehow detected the subject and how this happens is the mystery some people believe that it is one of our basic residual senses that has over the centuries been overwhelmed by modern life. (or hidden; the word occult
come from the Latin word for hidden). some animals possess a ‘sixth sense’ and we may also have these senses - buried, because we now have things like compasses and maps to tell us direction - let alone satnavs.
whichever of the many theories as to how and why dowsing works, it seems to; every successful dowser will just know that their theory is right but that doesn’t mean the others are wrong. even those who have no idea how it works, but it just does. so, why is Havant a good place to dowse? the history of the area is well known, from the geology of the south downs providing us with plentiful springs and fertile soil which encouraged our very early ancestors to live here, through the roman invasion and their network of roads, and the development of the railway this all means that over time our history has been overlaid by thousands of seasons of rain washing top soil to cover up remains, and a great number of underground springs as well as miles of buried service pipes and ducts. people typically imagine that someone with rods in their hands is looking for water, but it isn’t always so my own hobby is tracing buildings and roads which are long gone many places in the country have streets called pook Lane named, i suspect, after the mischievous imp puck . our friends the romans had temples for the soldiers and others, dedicated to their own gods.when the romans left, their temples were considered to be pagan, inhabited by evil spirits and shunned by the local population. abandoned and fallen into rubble they were eventually lost and buried under plant growth, trees and dense shrubs, but the locals would have a superstition that it was a mysterious place to avoid at night.
THe CAT & rABBIT reSCUe CeNTre
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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 wanted to share the story of a cat called canary she recently arrived at the centre after being found struggling in a garden, pregnant, with a suspected flea allergy, and with no safe place to call home not long after arriving atthe centre canary gave birth to her one and only kitten Lil chunk, as he is affectionately called, is huge!with no siblings to share mum ’ s attention (or her milk!), he’s grown into one of the chunkiest, happiest little fluffballs we ’ ve ever seen canary is absolutely smitten she dotes on him all day, snuggling and grooming and making sure her baby is as loved as can be
But the reason i wanted to share their story is because canary gave birth just three weeks ago, and now she’s already back on heat while still nursing her kitten.
so, i concentrated on thinking if there had been a temple down Havant’s pook Lane, and in the south side of the main road i got an indication from my rods, driven by tiny movements of my hands, that there had been a roman temple deep in the trees.
there are thousands of them and not worth anyone cutting the trees down and
digging down 20 feet or so to find a few old stones, but it’s an interesting pastime under the rest of Havant there are springs, buried buildings, rubbish, and general ‘history’ but any dowser has to have an idea what they are looking for, unlike metal detectors which detect the object electronically without knowing what they are detecting until they dig it up.
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that might sound surprising, but it's something we see a lot here you see, cats can come back into heat just 1–3 weeks after giving birth.that means female cats can get pregnant again very quickly, even while they are still caring for a litter it can be exhausting for mum cats, their bodies need time to heal and rest, but without spaying, it becomes an endless cycle and adds to the already overwhelming number of cats needing homes. so, from one feline to all you lovely humans out there — please spay and neuter your pets. it saves lives, prevents suffering, and helps rescue centres like ours care for those of us who truly need it.
canary and her kitten are safe now, getting the love and care they need. But there are so many more like them. Let's stop the cycle before it starts.
see you next time
A ChANCE AT lIfE this month, we would love to introduce you to a sweet 7-year-old male cat called khaki. khaki arrived at the centre in march after he had been living as a stray He’s a gentle soul who’s still adjusting to life indoors and finds the hustle and bustle of the centre a little overwhelming. He often prefers to stay snuggled behind his blanket and may give a little hiss if someone gets too close, but he doesn't mean it, and actually enjoys it when people take the time to sit and chat with him. khaki’s
grow, and he is now enjoying being stroked and will purr to show his appreciation. khaki would like to find a quiet home where he has the space to settle in his own time, but we think he would be happy with another cat. if you think you may be able to offer khaki a loving home, please give the centre a call on 01243 967111
From mike dowseman
Last year,15 girls in year 10 started working withthe girls’ network;the girls who participated last year found the experience a great way to boost confidence
with a focus on future career prospects
Following the successful launch of this partnership,we are delighted to have relaunched this mentor programme with a whole new group of year 10s last term 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 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
DANCE COllABORATION wITh ChIChESTER COllEGE
Last half term Havant academy had the pleasure of hosting chichester college students as our guests chichester college students gave some of our students a mini performance and a contemporary dance workshop students worked incredibly hard and it gave them an insight into what their options are at post 16 with dance further education opportunities the partnership extends beyond this event as our students will be attending chichester colleges full show in a couple week’s time at the university of chichester which our students are very excited about!
thrive in them 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 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
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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 communitythis 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 daywe look forward to continuing working withthe girls’ network in the future
the Havant thicket reservoir in Hampshire is the united kingdom’s first new reservoir in over 30 years. construction is underway and Havant academy students are involved in shaping and influencing what the reservoir will offer in 2029 when it is due to open. two of our students have been selected as Havant reservoir ambassadors to represent our school and all our students views on shaping the reservoir facilities, providing input during consultations and participating in activities like mapping exercises.
Last half term both sophia Heggie and
Lilly-rose Lewis attended two educational visits and activities at the reservoir Both events were in partnership with other local schools, portsmouth water colleagues and working with the architect of the visitor centre for the reservoir and they had the opportunity to give feedback on deigns and influence it.
on tuesday 20 may the student ambassadors attended an interesting learning session about bridges and reservoirs which are both essential structures that play vital roles in a reservoir infrastructure
Lilly-rose has made such a positive impression when presenting at sessions she has been selected to attend the main stakeholders meeting later this summer Lilly will attend along with students from other schools and the main stakeholders meeting will be an opportunity to share what students have been learning as well as presenting their ideas for what facilities and services would be beneficial to the wider community
Both Lilly-rose and sophia have enjoyed their visits to the reservoir and are excited to be involved in the future planning of such a worthwhile project.
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A PARISIAN eSCApE - STUDENTS eNJOY A PARIS ADvENTURE
the paris trip became an annual event at Havant academy right up until the covid pandemic after a long hiatus, we finally got
Forty-five students from across ks3 boarded the coach at four in the morning to start the long journey into the French yside just outside paris.
the trip is primarily an art and culture paris is renowned as a global hub for art and a central location for artistic innovation.
as well as being immersed in the architecture and public art on display, students also visited the musee d’orsay housed in a former train station on the banks of the river seine
the museum is one of the most popular galleries in paris it houses an outstanding collection of 19th-century French art,
HAvANT & WATERlOOvIllE FOOTBAll ClUB
Havant academy recently took part in the Havant & waterlooville Football club 6-a-side football tournament featuring local schools from the area. our boys played with great skill and determination, competing in five matches throughout the day they secured two wins, showcasing their teamwork and sportsmanship in every game
Finishing third in the group stage, the team narrowly missed out on progressing to the final rounds, but despite narrowly missing out, the players gave their all and were a credit to the school with their brilliant attitude and spirited performances.
the boys had a fantastic time representing our school, and we are proud of their efforts and achievements.well done to everyone involved!
rED HOUSE DAY 2025
red House ran our fourth charity day of the year in may in aid of the students’ chosen charity, the rspca.
Led by House Leader mr povey, the red House student captains organised a range of fund-raising activities including a non-s uniform day, a cake sale, ' guess the swe a penalty shoot-out against year 10 bo everyone ' s favourite, 'sponge the teach we had a host of brave teachers step up to be soaked by the eager paying students, some of whom paid for multiple attempts.the charity da are hard work to organise and the students and staff did a great job, managing to raise well over £300 for the rspca the next challenge for the students will be designing new logos for the new House names chosen by students to represent strong personal characteristics ofambition,respect,Loyalty and unity
an impressive sculpture collection and the masterpieces of the impressionists such as cezanne and manet.the gallery also holds one of the largest collections ofvan gogh. as well as experiencing the art of paris, students visited the eiffel tower, the notre dame cathedral, the sacre coeur, the artist quarter in montmartre, the Louvre gardens and much more they also had free time to visit local shops and sample some amazing French pastries. students and staff walked an impressive 40,000 plus steps over the two days in the city in the evenings, students got the chance to have some free time and activities led by the pgL staff at the château de grande romaine, our accommodation for the stay
as a special treat, on the last evening, the pgL chef prepared a local delicacy snails students were extremely brave and most of them enjoyed the experience of trying something new our aim is to run this trip annually, so students across the school get the opportunity to enjoy the experience
W Southleigh
elcome to our public consultation, where we are displaying our proposals for a new community called Southleigh, between Denvilles and Emsworth.
These proposals follow a long-standing aspiration by the Council to see this site developed. As the largest site with a draft allocation in Havant Borough, this proposed development can make a significant contribution towards the area s growing housing need.
Please take the time to read and learn more about our proposals. If you have any questions, then please let us know though our website at: www.bloorsouthleigh.co.uk
The Site
The Council allocation is around acres (140.6 hectares), of which Bloor Homes controls acres (105.3 hectares) between Denvilles and Emsworth. Southleigh Road passes through the site from west to east
It is in a sustainable location, well-connected to nearby cycle routes, public transport, schools, leisure facilities, and employment.
Bloor Homes controls the majority of the land in the draft allocation plan, but is preparing a comprehensive master-plan for the whole, to demonstrate that Bloor s interest can come forward in a manner that will not prejudice the future delivery of development (including future connections) beyond Bloor s control.
Our Prop
As well as providing around 2,100 muchneeded new homes (of which, Bloor will deliver around 1,800 on their interest), the new community could also deliver:
About Bloor Homes
Bloor was founded in 1962 by John Bloor We have 60 years continuous experience in promoting and developing major housing schemes across the UK.
The long-term family ownership and simple management structure provides certainty that is not susceptible to change, disruption, or pressure from the city
The business operates across the Country from nine regional offices, with the team working on Southleigh from the Bloor Southern office based in Newbury The company builds over 4,500 new homes annually and we have consistently maintained our HBF rating as a 5-Star Home Builder.
A new community park, open to all, which will offer leisure and recreational opportunities in a natural environment;
A mix of homes to meet local needs;
Solar PV, air source heat pumps, and EV charging points;
Significant numbers of Affordable Homes;
A new mobility hub that will be a focal point for travel options and interchange, potentially including EV charging points; secure cycle storage; real time public transport information and seating areas;
New public transport services with easy access for all residents;
Wider pedestrian and cycling improvements;
Provision of a new local centre, with new shops, cafés, and restaurants;
Community facilities
New healthcare provision, which could include a GP surgery and chemist;
Workspaces to help support the local economy;
A new primary school and the potential for 2 nurseries for early years;
A network of green corridors for walking and cycling;
Pedestrian-friendly streets, and
Leisure facilities, play areas, and potential sport offering.
AUTISTIC ChARITY CElEBRATES NATIONAl LOTTERY fUNDING
autism Hampshire is celebrating a major funding boost after being awarded £280,000 from the national Lottery community Fund.
the grant will be used to fund autism Hampshire’s vital community groups for autistic adults - free peer-led, social groups across Hampshire and online awarded through the reaching communities programme, the funding will support the serendipity community groups across the next five years along with other fundraising, grants and donations.
it will secure the future of 19 groups and help autism Hampshire invest in the project’s longterm sustainability, for example, strengthening the peer and volunteer-led model to build community ownership of the groups.
other plans include increasing the number of trained volunteers from 20 to 50, many of whom will be autistic people themselves;this group is like gold dust - it has saved me”
the funding will also enable autism Hampshire to develop leadership opportunities for autistic adults by developing additional
volunteer opportunities, and foster wider community connections through workshops, talks, and events with partner organisations.
autism Hampshire, the leading local autism charity in Hampshire, previously received a grant of £245,801 which helped people to recover from the pandemic as well as expand the number of groups from just seven in 2022.
there are now 16 groups running across Hampshire and online as well as skills based groups for art, drama, life skills and walking.
collecting, hoarding, squirrelling call it what you like but we all do it. some collect diamonds and pearls - understandable, others collect stamps, cards or event memorabilia.what ever it is it needs storage. put it in boxes, drawers, cupboards or bags it all needs to be somewhere under the stairs, in the loft or in a shed or garage, it all stacks up over the years until one day…
yes it’s decision day For whatever reason, age, infirmity, moving house or change of life, the ‘stuff’ must go - but where to? cash it in at a car boot or garage sale, take it to a charity shop or just take it to the tip! there are choices but
they are all difficult as parting with your memories and treasures is hard. perhaps better done by a dispassionate relative, friend or even a contractor the choice is yours. maybe you think that you are able to handle this but that might just be bravado it hurts passing things on that you have treasured throughout your life there should perhaps be counselling services or therapy as it’s usually older people who are faced with these sort of challenges. if you’re lucky enough to have relatives to do it for you on the basis that they can take and keep anything they like as long as everything
disappears.that might prove tempting. what do you do with stamp or coin collections, cds, dvds, cassettes, redundant players and cameras that ou always though ould be worth eeping. cables that used to fit every imageable orifice but fitted with with plugs no longer ecognised by any latest it gadget. software hoarding. every edition since introduction from the 1980s. all dud and completely useless.why then is it still in a drawer? vinyl records stored away for years are on the comeback trail we’re told. probably copies amongst millions surviving in other hoards.worth
anything? probably not. Floppy discs, mini discs it just goes on and on.an absolute nightmare die, and it will probably all go in a skipthe easy way out perhaps, but that just leaves your mess for someone else to clean up, the car boot, jumble or garage sale solutions, or by just trying to give it away you’ll struggle, and although cathartic, it will be a lot of effort with little reward save the peace of mind you may get from shedding the load or cumbersome shell that you created for yourself. dickens marley comes to mind when his ghost tells scrooge that what he formed in life was ‘…a ponderous chain’ ebenezer whatever you do most of us will face this challenge at some time in your life so why not start early and save yourself the heartache? easier said than done perhaps,
GETTING JAzzED Up IN COvENT GARDEN
our very own cycling correspondent mike skiffins led the parade jazzmen ‘new orleans’ style at the annual may Fayre and puppet estival held in covent garden.
essors of puppetry brought their booths to the church garden and performed punch and Judy shows. whilst the band paraded
home, and it’s good that it was trivial. it usually is unless you are racing. now, the helmet.
Cycle Clinic
Cycle Clinic
By mike skiffins, portsmouth ctc
Q. i have fallen off my bike! not injured or anything, and the bike wasn’t damaged, but there were some scratches on my helmet and i’ve read somewhere that it should be replaced . is this just the shops trying to sell more helmets or is it real?
a . i’m sorry to hear you fell off, but we all do it at least once on a lifetime, Like tripping over the cat at
you really should replace it, but first let me explain why the outside of the helmet, the shiny bit, is just a thin plastic shell and all the real work is done by the thick foam padding inside this is created by mixing chemicals together so that they froth up like bottle of fizz when you shake it, but these chemicals then set into a lightweight mass it is, of course, made of lots of tiny bubbles, and the idea is that in the event of an impact they will absorb the force by using the energy of the impact to break down the walls of the bubbles, and so to protect your head
a human head weighs 10 to 11 pounds, about 5 kilograms, and if it has fallen from your height onto the solid ground it’s comparable to a big builder’s hammer being brought down onto your head. ugh!
if an adult trips over, they usually put their hands out to check the fall, or curl up a bit so that the fall is absorbed. the last little bit of about a foot or so is not such a severe impact, but when we are on a bike we very often are unable to move our feet off the pedals , and our hands from the bars quick enough and we fall on our hips and shoulders. our poor heads are left flopping at the end of our neck and can hit the ground quite hard.
if we are wearing a helmet,as i explained, most of this force is absorbed by the little
imagine taking a holiday flight to amsterdam but, surprisingly, landing in Brussels. it’s not quite the trip you imagined but there are plenty of good times still to be had.a reset of expectations is required.
it’s a similar feeling for parents giving birth to a baby with physical or learning difficulties it may not be the destination you were expecting, but, with support, the journey can be just as rewarding one member found themselves in such a situation and that was the reason emsworth cricket club held a charity cricket day in support of cystic Fibrosis trust He has a daughter with cF and the club thought it would be an excellent idea to support cFt in their work helping parents with their children on a warm sunday in may, 6 teams of 6 players, played a very friendly competition each team had a mix of men, women and juniors with a handicap
system in place for the regular cricketers the whole event was supported by side stalls; pizza at the park, ree Bee scents, tea, coffee and cakes, a bouncy castle, a hole in one putting competition and a coconut shy, (but without the coconuts, stumps and bails instead!)
as well as the friends and family of those taking part visiting the event, many passers by were drawn in and helped raise a fantastic £736.28. it was a joy to see so many people taking part in an event raising money for such a great cause
our thanks go to all those who supported the event in any small way and especially those who contributed some fantastic prizes for our raffle:the ropemaker, driftwood, darbar, James moore (rowlands castle gc pro), rowlands castle golf club, the Lord raglan,the white Horse,westbourne,vX3 kit supplier and nXt kit supplier a fun day was had by all.
bubbles being crushed,and we get away with being a bit dazed for a second or two while we check our bottom for bruises now, the helmet may look ok on the outside but if half the bubbles have burst inside they won’t be there to absorb the blow next time we just can’t see that, and even with a microscope you’d have to cut the foam in half to see which ones were damaged so, you need to replace the helmet, and a new one needn’t be expensive i’ve seen perfectly good ones for £10.00 or so and the more expensive ones are often a matter of fashion, or novelty changes designed for the more challenging rides.
Finally, if i have to replace a helmet i always saw the old one in half because it would be dangerous for anyone to use it
What’s
RIDAY 3RD OCTOBER AT champs Hill, near pulborough, rH20 1Ly - ‘treasures from your an evening with wned auctioneer rupert he sussex snowdroptrust. esting items for lively discussion and valuation.tickets available from august at www.thebct.org.uk
WhAT’S
hAppENING AT MAkING SpACE
making space is Havant’s very own community craft charity, based in their purpose-built premises in Leigh park. as well as running regular classes in a variety of craft forms, making space has a busy outreach programme, providing subsidised activities in the community, and 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:
DEMENTIA FRIENDlY ACTIvITIES AT ThE PAllANT CENTRE
working to raise awareness of dementia for over 12 years now we realise that there is a big gap in support for those who are fairly newly diagnosed and want to get out and be active, but who maybe feel a little less confident post dementia diagnosis we are working to create activities which may be of interest to this group on TUESDAYS from12-2pm we run gardening sessions in the garden room and
the garden to enable anyone affected by dementia to continue to enjoy gardening. we also run monthly memory choir sessions on the fOURThTUESDAY EACh MONTh from 2pm straight after gardening. we will be launching some nature craft sessions in the near future. if you’re interested, please contact us at info@dementiafriendlyhampshire.org.uk for more details or simply drop in to say hi.
HAMpShIRE OpEN STUDIOS making space is delighted to once again be part of Hampshire open studios. come and visit us on 16 & 17 AUGUST from 11am-4pm. over the weekend there will be opportunities to visit our resident makers in their studios, and you can browse our carefully curated pop-up shop in the Jewellery studio POTS Of POTENTIAl during Hampshire open studios we will be launching our fundraising campaign pots of potential. during the weekend event we will be hosting a silent auction featuring donated pieces from local makers.all items can be bid on to help us raise money we will also be offering four ceramic workshops
SOUTHBOUrNe BOWLS CLUB
sixteen teams from Hampshire and sussex entered our annual open Fours tournament event in June and each team bowled five rinks of six ends.
the winning team,“the Family” antony Bull,audrey Bull, robin armstrong and alan grief were presented with the shield and prize by chris Halliwell, director of Belcher addison solicitors, emsworth, who were the sponsors for the event. second prize went to “den’s angels” and third prize to the “Harleys”. For further information on our club visit: www.southbournebowls.co.uk
JIvEACES ATThE SpRING
14Th AUGUST - their infectious energy and electrifying show is guaranteed to get audiences of all ages moving! For more information go to: www.jiveaces.org tickets £22.00. Box office: 023 9247 2700:
which you can book onto to make your own pots! the workshops are 90mins long and in that session, you'll make a complimentary pair of pinch pots which we will fire and glaze for you.the sessions cost £38 including all materials and a summer cocktail in the courtyard before the session!
What’s on AIR ACES
MONDAY 21ST JUlY - 1845 for 1930
‘the next generation of aviation’ presented by John Holmes and russell porter,
the aviation industry is rapidly evolving with new technologies, breakthroughs in material science, advancements in propulsion systems and sustainable energy sources.these innovations are transforming the way we use the skies, enabling drones, electric air taxis, and automated flights to become a reality
MONDAY 18Th AUGUST - 1845 for 1930
‘Flying thevulcan – a personal perspective presented by sqn Ldr Joe marsden.
Flying higher than airliners at nearly the speed of sound, manoeuvring at five times the force of gravity, and under radar at heights lower than a church towersquadron Leader Joe marsden burned 1,000 gallons of fuel per hour in iconicvulcan bombers and flew through nuclear fall-out. He was shot at by the army, raF and royal navy and lived to tell the tale. He has a wealth of facts and anecdotes from his 29 years in the royal air Force during the cold war period.
Joe’s talk will concentrate on thevulcan - illustrated by photos and film clips to show its capability. He will briefly cover the history of thevulcan but will mainly talk
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.
rOWLANDS CASTLe PAINTING SOCIeTY
FareweLL winter, HeLLo summer
these advancements will connect remote communities, reduce ground-based congestion, and provide better communication connectivity. By 2030, we can expect hydrogen-powered pseudo satellites, electric air taxis, drones
performing various tasks and the return of supersonic flight.airspace modernisation and new infrastructure like vertiports and digital towers are also being developed to support this new era of aviation.
about the personal aspects of flying this famous aircraft. He will cover crew responsibilities, preparation for the various roles he was involved in, without missing
venue – Boxgrovevillage Hall,the street, Boxgrove, chichester, po18 0ee 6.45 pm for 7.30 start. members £5, non-members £10 and under 16s Free.
the standard of entries for the silver cup event was high and the winners of the different categories proudly displayed their trophies and paintings. members enjoyed viewing the paintings, voting for their favourites and consuming the food and a glass or two of wine we were grateful for a hard working group, led by martin gebbett, who prepared the hall and hung paintings, and to everybody who helped clear up afterwards.
members have now embarked on the SUMMER pAINTING/pICNIC DAYS OUT ACROSS ThE REGION EvERY TUeSDAY (weather permitting) whether you are a beginner or more experienced, you don’t even have to be a member to join these summer gatherings. people meet from 10am, come together for a sociable picnic at 12.30pm and then continue in the afternoon.times are very flexible and you can come and go when it suits you. our own whatsapp group keeps people in touch. Full details at: http://rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.co.uk
the more light-hearted aspects of the job, including a journey which took him from cyprus to test russian response in all Joe has flown 34 differentvulcan aircraft.
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
HERITAGE FESTIvAl
From 12Th UNTIl 31ST SEpTEMBER Havant will have a plethora of Heritage events for people to enjoy, completely free and, in many cases with no booking required.watch out for the big pink H signs which indicate that an event is supported by the national Heritage open days system,a sure sign of quality this year’s festival theme is architecture and the History of Building and several days focusing on the Heritage of respectively; Havant town,waterlooville, Hayling island and Leigh park are planned with additional events in emsworth and Bedhampton.
ThURSDAY 18Th SEpTEMBER - the swing riots day in the spring arts and Heritage centre in east street, Havant where the Harrison room will be alive to folk song, play readings and reports from the swing riots research groups focussing on this occasion particularly upon the after effects of those riots upon the women left behind when their menfolk were transported to van diemen's land, never to return.
given those upcoming changes to local government in the region, some people may find the display in the meridian shopping centre, running throughout the period of the festival, to be useful to put these ideas into context.the subject is public administration and Justice 1327 – 2025, and is split into an early period up until 1835 and then a second period, thereafter with many changes to the basic principles of local government.
MONDAY 15Th SEpTEMBER AfTERNOON - waterlooville day at st. george’s Hall church, on the afternoon featuring both aiofe mannix, the poet in residence in waterlooville and a talk about some very local pompey pals who served their country in the great war
apian wing - nHs drone delivery London
HORNDEAN CRIBBAGE LEAGUE
do you play criBBage? the Horndean cribbage League is looking for teams and individuals to join the league for next season, which runs from september through to may every tuesday, teams of 5 players, representing pubs and clubs from Horndean,waterlooville, denmead, Havant and Hayling play matches in a relaxed and friendly competition. interested? For more information contact alan on 07515513146 or email crib.scores@gmail.com
Havant Branch
AUTUMN COURSES: 30Th SEpTEMBER TO 9Th DECEMBER: art appreciation - nordic art 1850 to 1950 tutored by michaela cranmer nordic art is the art made in the nordic countries: denmark, Faroe islands, Finland, iceland, norway, sweden, and associated territories
the 10 week course will be held at the Bedhampton community centre from 10am to midday
2ND OCTOBER TO NOON 11Th DECEMBER History - discovering thevictorians tutored by Jennifer goldsmith.
victoria gave her name to a period of dramatic change, a period when public and private lives were shaped not just by changes in technology but also by changing attitudes. this course sets out to find out more about thevictorian period and how local people coped during a time of transition.
the 10 week course will be held at the emsworth community centre from 10am to noon.
For both courses there will be a one week break for half term.
eMSwORTh ShOw
Inspiring our community to grow together
MONDAY 25Th AUGUST at the new Life church,thorney road, emsworth Free parking on site, or courtesy bus which stops all around emsworth. come along between 10.30am-5pm to visit the greatest Little show in the south Browse the 70+ stalls around the show-ground which include crafts, baked goods, tombola, games.
watch the events in the arena, duck herding with Quack pack, melana dance, morris dancing. Join the fun with dolly and gracie in the sports day spectacular,welly wanging and much more!
enter your best friend in the dog show, details from our website get your lunch from one of the numerous food stalls, or sit and chill with a glass of wine, while listening to the musical entertainment including,aldervalley Brass, slow Burn reggae,and new this yeararchie m visit the emsworth Horticultural marquee to see all the prize-winning vegetables, Flowers, cakes and preserves, photography and arts and crafts to name just a few of the categories. if you wish to enter please see the schedule which is available on website at www.emshs.org.uk
early Bird tickets are £5.50 (full price ticket £7.00 from 1st august,) available from our website: www.emsworthshow.co.uk
BENChThEATRE
STePPING OUT by richard Harris
ThURSDAY 10 – FRIDAY 11 JUlY AND WEDNESDAY 16 - SATURDAY 19 JUlY at 7.30, with matinees on saturday 12 and saturday 20 July at 2.30 at the spring arts & Heritage centre, east street, Havant.
‘stepping out’ is a moving comedy about a group of eight ladies (and one man!) at a beginners’ tap-dancing class in a run down church hall.
when they learn they are to perform in a local charity showcase the pressure is on! as they pull together and prepare on for the
What’s on
the courses will be available to book in the early summer on the wea website at https://www.wea.org.uk/ or telephone 0300 303 3464
SOlUTIONS TO pUzzlES ON pAGE 3
big day, we follow the characters on a heartwarming journey that celebrates friendship, courage and tap dancing, of course!
the award recognises the dedication and efforts of nancy Fellows, founder of the creatful community interest company in recognition of her work going that extra mile to help those needing mental health support.
nancy founded creatful aiming to provide safe spaces for anyone experiencing mental health challenges, and to discover the well-being benefits of creative pursuits the idea was born out of nancy’s personal experience of falling between mental health services neither qualifying for support nor receiving treatment, nancy was forced to fund and manage her own treatment and was frustrated by lack of creative outlets and opportunities shared experience a busy mum of two, nancy says the award would not have been possible without the support and hard work of her amazing team at creatful volunteers.
ellbeing. y grateful f award.”
nancy said:“we meet amazing individuals every week, people in recovery from numerous challenges, those battling serious illness and those who, like our incredible volunteers, give so much to their community every day this made it hard for me to feel worthy of this award at first but i realise how valuable it is to help connect
creatful is constantly striving to secure its services and while fundraising support from local organisations has been invaluable in the challenging economic climate, additional support would enable it to grow its partnering with other non-profit organisations and to go on helping as many people as possible if you would like to find out more about creatful’s groups and events, go to: www.creatful.co.uk
Health & Well-being
Balancing Hormones Naturally
by Denise Kellywww.lifeisforthriving.com
rEMEDIESThAT rEAllY WORk
Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that influence everything from mood and metabolism to sleep and fertility when they’re out of balance, you can feel tired, irritable, bloated, or just “off.” Fortunately, nature offers powerful tools to support hormonal harmony in this issue, we’re diving into proven natural remedies you can start using today to restore balance and feel your best.
TOp 6 NATURAl rEMEDIES fOR
HORMONAl BAlANCE:
1 MACA rOOT
this adaptogenic root from peru is known to support the endocrine system, helping to balance estrogen and progesterone levels. it’s especially helpful for pms, perimenopause, and low libido
How to use:add 1 tsp of maca powder to your morning smoothie or coffee
2 SEED CYClING
a gentle, food-based way to support oestrogen and progesterone throughout your menstrual cycle using flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds. How it works:
• days 1–14: Flax + pumpkin seeds (support oestrogen)
• days 15–28: sunflower + sesame seeds (support progesterone)
3 AShwAGANDhA
this ayurvedic herb helps reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), which can disrupt sex hormones and thyroid function.also supports better sleep and energy Best Form: capsules or powder in warm milk or tea.
4 evENING PRIMROSE OIl rich in gamma-linolenic acid (gLa),
this oil helps ease pms symptoms, breast tenderness, and hormonal acne dose: 500–1000 mg daily (consult your healthcare provider).
5. VITEx (ChASTE TREE
BERRY)
a time-tested herbal remedy for irregular cycles, pms, and mild hormonal acne it works on the pituitary gland to support progesterone caution: should not be used during pregnancy or alongside hormone medications without medical advice
6 Lifestyle support:sleep,stress,and sugar don’t underestimate the basics. poor sleep, chronic stress, and high sugar intake are major hormone disruptors.
✅ Quick tips:
• aim for 7–9 hours of sleep nightly
• practise daily stress relief (yoga, meditation
exercise -this is vital for balancing stress and hormones naturally - even a 30 min daily walk will have a positive impact.
FINAlThOUGhT
Hormonal imbalances don’t always need synthetic fixes.with consistency, nature can gently restore your body’s rhythm. Begin small—add a few seeds to your diet, sip calming herbs, and trust the process.
rETREATS
if you are in need of some tLc i am running a yoga retreat in chichester on SATURDAY 30Th AUGUST between 9-6 with chico from X factor! He is now a fabulous breath work master and together we can offer a life transforming day - for more details please check out my socials or message me through my websitewww.denisekellywellness.com
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1980s are now buying their dream childhood cars and investing in them. while i think there
is some merit to this argument, i’d like to offer a counterpointparticularly in relation to the uk market.we Brits have a deep respect for our heritage we value and cherish old things, not necessarily because they are practical, nor because we remember them from our youth, but because they form part of the fabric of our society
we live in and spend fortunes restoring old thatched cottages with low ceilings and doorways we bump our heads on.they are inefficient, draughty, and costly to maintainbut they are part of our national identity. it would be far easier to knock them down and build something new, but that simply isn’t in our nature
we keep noisy, long-case clocks that need winding when a modern quartz clock would be far more convenient.we wear wax jackets and flat caps, though modern
By Harry rochez
technical outerwear would no doubt do a better job the same, i believe, goes for our old cars.we value them as part of our social history we recognise their cultural significance and cherish them accordingly yes, values will rise and fall—it has always been that way—but i truly believe there will always be caring homes for these cars.
From my own experience in the workshop, i can confidently say that interest in 1950s and 1960s cars has not diminished.while values for some models have dropped, the workshop is busier than ever. i believe this is partly because prices have come down, making these cars more affordable than they’ve been in decades and allowing enthusiasts to buy into the market once more i’d love to hear your thoughts. Join the conversation by emailing or following me on social media—just search for twyford moors classic cars on your platform of choice.
YOUR MONEY
STATE PENSION ChANGES 2025
the state pension remains a foundation of retirement income for millions across the uk.the government have introduced the “new state pension” for people who reach state pension age on or after 6 april 2016.this new system has replaced the old basic state pension and additional state pension. its goal was to make them more transparent.
if you reach state pension age on or after 6 april 2016, you fall under the new state pension rules.you need at least ten qualifying years of ni contributions to receive any state pension, and you will typically need 35 qualifying years to receive the full new state pension
From april 2025, the uk government will continue to determine state pension amounts according to policies in place at that time although the official weekly figure for 2025/26 will depend on economic factors like inflation, average wage growth, and policy decisions, the
triple lock means that the new state pension is expected to rise in line with either average earnings, inflation, or a minimum rate (2.5%), whichever is highest.
From april 2025, the full rate of the new state pension will be £230.25 per week, while the old basic state pension
Gardening
Article from the Hayling Island Horticultural Society
summer brings long days and plenty of sunshine and in your garden, flowers should be bursting into bloom with warmer temperatures and extra sunlight. there should lots to harvest in the vegetable garden, and keeping on top of weeds is a priority the garden is a glorious display of colour whilst retaining the fresh green of spring. roses should be in abundance and sweet peas should just be starting to burst into flower Lift your spirits by taking time to just enjoy the garden and a wander round each morning with a cup of tea to see any new activity is very rewarding!
make sure taller plants are well supported with stakes so that as they grow the supports are more disguised with new growth. continue to give your pots a good feed to supply them with nutrients to allow them to flourish; either a generic plant food or seaweed extract is excellent. any green-leafed plants looking lacklustre will benefit from
From Liese
a fertiliser with a high nitrogen (n) content, as nitrogen is crucial for chlorophyll production and overall leaf development. alongside continuing to deadhead flowers to prolong their flowering period, you can prune your lavender once flowering is over to maintain a compact, bushy shape but
will be £176.45 per week.
For 2025, the state pension age remains 66 for most people, though those who were born in specific years may face a shift to 67 if their birthday falls within the transition period. it’s wise to check the government website or use the official “check your state pension
age” tool to see your personal pension age the state pension remains an important building block of retirement security although private pensions, savings, and investments can be significant, many retirees rely on the state pension for a sizeable part of their income the updates expected in 2025/26 will likely continue the pattern of annual increases, but you should monitor official sources for the precise figures staying aware of potential changes is worthwhile, especially if you intend to retire in the near future even though the state pension is only one part of your income in retirement, it can provide a dependable foundation. if you keep up with announcements and take a proactive approach to your ni record, you’ll be in a better position to ensure your state pension meets your expectations
can start by taking some cuttings of your lavender and woody herbs to produce more plants for next year our teams working on our growing together project in local schools have been busy working with pupils on a weekly basis.
avoid cutting back too far into old wood. this is also the time to prune rambling roses by removing up to a third of stems that have flowered and tie the rest to supports. if you enjoy taking cuttings, you
a special thanks must go to tony athill who, with the help of his brother Francis spent all easter holiday building a replacement greenhouse from scratch for mengham Junior school. with recycling in mind, most of the materials used were repurposed from what was at hand. well done to tony as it looks amazing! the unveiling of the new greenhouse will be celebrated once all the final touches put in place growing together are asking for volunteers for the various groups on the island, so if you are interested please contact admin@hihs.org.uk we have persuaded some of our members to open their gardens this year and whilst this is a member only event, annual membership is only £7. Full details can be found on our facebook page and website and the dates are wednesday 2nd, saturday 12th and saturday 19th July
from 2-4 pm. most the gardens are small but interesting, and refreshments will be available so do come along. members welcome free and non-members just need to pay £7 to join!
Full details about the society and future events can be found on our website wwwhihs org uk or Facebook page
Holden
WINNERS ANNOUNCED fOR BIRD AwARE SOlENT PhOTOGRAphY COMpETITION
a rest on a rock looking out towards Hurst point Lighthouse with the isle of wight in the distance
charlotte goswell, a ranger at Bird aware solent and one of the judging panel, said:“we loved the way Jonathan’s photo features the important spaces wildlife finds as safe havens along our coastline”.
the competition attracted more than 300 entries and was designed to celebrate photographers who prioritise the welfare of the natural world.
Jonathan’s prize-winning skills are all the more impressive since he has damaged optic nerves and some permanent sight loss. Jonathan often relies on a spotter to help him accurately locate birds so he can aim his camera in exactly the right direction.
as Jonathan explained:“i find that by taking a photo of the bird it helps me to identify them more easily next time as i am able to view the images in closer detail later”
Jonathan, a regular visitor to the solent, enjoys its natural beauty and wildlife with his family, often walking along the Lymington coastline
other winners in this year’s competition include 10-year-old Frederick Browning, who scooped top prize in the junior category for his beautiful study of two sanderlings taken at Hill Head, Fareham.as part of his prize, Frederick and his family will enjoy a guided birdwatching walk with a Bird aware ranger
yvonne williams was awarded first prize in the coastal birds category for her remarkable shot of a tiny crab wrapping its claws around a curlew’s curved bill, taken at Lymington keyhaven nature reserve
Bird aware encourages people who visit the coast to be mindful for birds, to move further away if birds become alert, to keep dogs closely alongside, and to follow requests on signs. the competition aims to raise awareness of the remarkable wildlife along the solent coast and to champion wildlifefriendly photography
Finally, sharonvardy from Fareham won the category for wildlife-aware dogs for her photograph of her granddaughter ruby and family dog Belle enjoying the view at Hill Head.
