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SCHOOLS TO CREATE TRAFALGAR WALK WALL ART Major Havant schools join resources to create historical art design wall-art proposals park community school and Havant academy have joined their pupil

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resources to prepare historical art design proposals for of nelson and napoleon’s story lines leading to the battle of trafalgar in 1805. detailed photomontages will be prepared of the walls along trafalgar walk to provide the basis for layout and design of historical content at workshops.

the yes trips team visited the Historic dockyard at portsmouth in June. this included a boat tour of the harbour and visit to action stations. this is always a super visit to do with our students because it enables them to take in the history of their closest city, and the harbour boat tour helps bring this to life. action stations also shows them about life in the forces and they get to test their skills on the mini assault course, Batack pads, and climbing wall - another popular trip. in consultation with students and yes staff we also visited the fun fair in July with a shared picnic lunch. young people have shared that where they have siblings, such a trip proves to be quite an expensive family visit and so it is something they miss out on. a member of our team is looking to complete her midas training in order

to support future trips and reduce transport costs as we have recently lost a member of staff due to maternity leave. recent highlights have included taking 25 students to the pompey panto. the group had a fantastic evening of laughter, singing and dancing, Quotes from the evening included ; "i'm definitely coming next year! i'm going to talk to my aunt now about letting me come again!" & "i was really anxious about this trip but i wish my friends had come they'd have loved it. i'll have to invite them next year!" it is always interesting to discuss "firsts" with young people. For this Bowling trip one youngster shared that she had not been on a train before , another shared that this was the first time he had been "out" with friends and without his family. it is easy to take these things for granted.

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property transaction pitfalls: real scenarios and How to avoid them Buying or selling a property is one of the most significant financial transactions many of us will ever make. while it can be an exciting milestone, it also comes with potential pitfalls that could delay, complicate, or even jeopardise the process. at Belcher addison, we’ve helped countless clients navigate the property market smoothly, and we want to share some common real-world scenarios—and how you can avoid them. unexpected delays in the conveyancing process scenario:you’ve found your dream home, your offer is accepted, but the process drags on for months with little progress.

Why it Happens: delays often occur due to incomplete paperwork, slow responses from third parties, or issues with the property title.

How to avoid it: work with a proactive solicitor who keeps communication open and ensures all necessary documents are in place from the start. at Belcher addison, we maintain momentum by anticipating potential roadblocks and addressing them early. surprise issues in property searches scenario:you’re ready to exchange contracts, but a last-minute search reveals that the property is at risk of flooding or subject to restrictive covenants. why it Happens: not all issues are visible at first glance—some only come to light through detailed local authority, environmental, and drainage searches.

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Buying a leasehold property Without understanding the terms scenario:you purchase a leasehold flat, only to realise that the ground rent is increasing exponentially, making future resale difficult. why it Happens: Leasehold agreements can contain clauses that significantly affect costs and obligations, which may not be immediately obvious.

How to avoid it: Have your solicitor review the lease in detail, ensuring you fully understand your rights and responsibilities. Look out for factors like service charges, ground rent increases, and lease length—ideally, you should have at least 80 years remaining to avoid costly extensions.

Mortgage offers falling through scenario:you’re weeks away from completion when your mortgage lender withdraws their offer, leaving you scrambling for finance. why it Happens: Lenders can change their terms due to changes in financial circumstances, property valuation concerns, or issues with paperwork.

How to avoid it: get a mortgage agreement in principle before making an offer and ensure all documentation is up to date. if you’re self-employed or have a complex income structure, work with a mortgage broker to find the best lender

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dear reece and carl my business has a Facebook page, and i wondered whether you had any tips on how to protect this from being hacked. gemma managing a business account on Facebook is different to having a personal page, as you won't know the majority of your followers. they're not family and friends sharing snaps of their nights out. these individuals will include competitors and potential hackers. Here are our tips to minimise any risks.

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Beware of phishing emails that encourage you to fill in your log-in details. set up an alert for any new device log-ins. if you don't recognise the device then this will likely be an attempt to hack your account. review your account's settings to ensure that you're only revealing the information you want people to see. a survey found that 67 percent of respondents were concerned about social networking privacy issues, yet only 31 percent of those asked updated their privacy settings within the last 90 days.

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dowsing in Havant a wonderful place for dowsing - part two.

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From mike dowseman

if you are going to try dowsing you will probably want to try using dowsing rods. some dowsers prefer a pendulum on a cord, or crystals, but i have found rods work for me. at first i was wary of it all and the mysticism which many attach to dowsing, so instead of using hazel wood twigs sanctified under the rising moon or something! i found some dead twigs of yew wood under a tree in a churchyard. the yew is considered in folk lore to repel the devil which is why it is found in many churchyards. in fact it is because it is poisonous and the goats won’t eat it. anyway my yew rods worked so i tried other materials. the picture shows the blue wire from a dry cleaners coat hanger; a

plain wooden rod (only one) with a nice mahogany turned handle; a pair of plain wooden rods with handles made from a metal knitting needle; and, vertically, wooden rods with mahogany end tips concealing a small weight to compensate for the lack of length, and turned oak handles. they all work, from the organic

wooden to the industrial plastic covered metal. the roman road from chichester ran in a straight line as roman roads usually did. they were built by the army! it was usual to build a ditch either side of a road wide enough to march a legion. Beyond the ditch each side was a narrower road or path - perhaps as a service road, or for the locals to use - and another ditch. all this meant that it was difficult for hostile tribes to surprise the army as it marched. at Havant, the road diverted slightly to get to Bittern, and the change of direction is in st Faiths churchyard. of course the church didn’t exist then. if you walk down south st. Just as you pass the church dowsing rods will show the

northern ditch, and then the narrow road, ditch etc. much later, when Havant had developed as a market town, a market Hall was built across south street; coincidentally, and i believe unknowingly, above where the old road had been, with standing room for 50 people and stalls. However traffic had to pass between this and the buildings beside it and it was eventually pulled down in 1828*. today a dowser can detect where it was, and the width of the arches, but you have to beware of the traffic and parked cars. as with all dowsing if you are straying from public areas onto private land it is important to get permission from the landowner. * Ralph Cousins , A brief history of Havant.

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greenpower racing race 1, both the ‘keep up’ and ‘ts2’ were called in to the pits by the marshalls after an incident between them on track and delayed their progress by 20 minutes so were really out of the running for the top places. chase had an issue with a body part and was called in also putting it behind. dash however was trundling along but had a brake light failure that was not a quick fix that put it out of the race.

However, with all that going on we still finished 5th, 6th, 8th and 46th of 60 racers. so pretty good going really. imagine what we could have done.

second race we had a good start with all four cars. ts2 was in 2nd and keep up in 4th so going great but then keep up had a catastrophic electrical failure and was out. dash kept going and chase doing well. ts2 was flying in second but then came to a stop randomly. another electrical issue. it was fixed but a red flag stopped the race and it was unable to continue. Both dash and chase finished but not as high first race. so we have work to do as the distances put down today is not enough to qualify for this years final yet!

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Hello, my name is chekov, and i am one of the resident cats at the cat & rabbit rescue centre. this month, i must share a heartbreaking story that has touched all our hearts here at the centre. a few weeks ago, a kind human spotted a bin bag that was moving. curious and concerned, they investigated, to their horror, they discovered that the bag contained four tiny kittens. Frightened and panicked, two of the kittens bolted and disappeared into the nearby area. thankfully, the other two were safely secured and brought into our care. our team sprang into action right away. they launched an urgent search and put out a call for help to the public. i was deeply moved to see just how many of you shared the appeal and even joined in the search. sadly, despite everyone's best efforts, the two missing kittens are still out there. at around ten weeks old, they’re just about old enough to be away from their mum, but still far too young to be fending for themselves. i’ve got all my paws crossed that someone spots them soon and brings them to safety. as for the two little ones who made it to us, they’re doing wonderfully. they’ve

settled in beautifully and are already showing their sweet and playful personalities. Full of purrs and snuggles, you’d never guess what they’ve been through. thanks to your kindness and support, they’re safe, loved, and looking forward to a much brighter future. abandoning animals is never acceptable. if anyone finds themselves in a tough situation, please, please reach out to local rescues or animal welfare organisations. no animal deserves to be discarded in this way, it’s cruel, dangerous, and completely preventable. see you next time. Love. chekov.

pet of the month - Jury giving the living a chance at life this time, we’d love to introduce you to a very sweet and shy young lady. Jury is around one year old and came to the centre in June after spending time living as a stray. Jury is still adjusting to life here. she’s a nervous girl who finds new people a little scary, but she’s beginning to enjoy gentle strokes from those she’s come to trust. she especially loves it when our volunteers sit and talk to her, and we’re confident that in the right home, she’ll blossom.

Jury is looking for a calm, quiet home where she can take her time to settle in. she’d prefer a household without young children or other cats, but she might be okay

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Bird aware solent, Meet up the event was held at the Havant plaza conference centre and was organised by Bird aware solent, a partnership based on the south coast. it works to protect coastal birds while allowing people to enjoy the natural environment responsibly. the day featured a series of hands-on

workshops covering topics such as communicating with dog walkers to promote nature-friendly habits, the latest developments in behaviour change science, and new methods to support consistent data collection across organisations — an important step towards more effective project evaluation.

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national park unveils ambitious partnership increasing tree cover in the national park by over 1,400 football pitches, cleaning up rivers and delivering 25km of new accessible path are among the goals of an ambitious plan going out to public consultation. the national park authority is launching a major consultation on the draft partnership management plan (pmp) – the most important document for any national park which lays out key priorities and targets. By law, national parks must review their pmp every five years. the final plan is being developed and will be delivered in partnership with scores of other organisations and individuals, including farmers, landowners, local authorities, the health sector, water companies, businesses, schools, charities and community groups. the draft plan sets out seven collective priorities between 2026 and 2031 – nature recovery, climate action, clean water, young people, welcome and access, arts and heritage and a thriving, greener place. within the draft plan are some new targets including: • increasing tree canopy and woodland cover across the national park by 888 hectares by 2031.

• delivering 25 kilometres of accessible path, ensuring 50 gates/stiles have been made more accessible by 2031 and delivering five new easy access routes.

• ensuring that the authority is on track to reaching 60% of the national park being managed for nature by 2060.

• ensuring that 300 affordable homes are

built and completed by 2031 and there is extant permission granted for 500 affordable homes by 2031.

• achieving a 10% improvement in water Framework directive status (aimed at reducing pollution and improving water quality) for watercourses, including rivers and streams, across the national park by 2031.

• ensuring that 115 scheduled monuments have improved records around monitoring by 2031.

• By 2031, community groups from each parish in the national park have signed up to a nature and climate pledge.

• reduce net greenhouse gas emissions in south downs national park to net zero by 2040 relative to 1990 levels.

• By 2031, 100 farms in the national park

have carbon literacy and climate resilience plans, covering soil health and flood management.

• Bringing 80% of sites of scientific interest within the national park into “favourable condition” by 2042.

• ensuring that more people have a chance to enjoy and engage with dark night skies, with 1m people reached online and 10,000 reached through inperson events by 2031.

• supporting tourism activity that helps reduce carbon emissions and increases nature recovery. siôn mcgeever, chief executive of the south downs national park authority, said: “at a time when the world is facing unprecedented climate, nature, and economic crises, we need to be innovative

and forward-thinking and that’s exactly what the draft partnership management plan is. “so, there’s one word that sums up this shared plan – ambition. we’re not shying away from aiming high in our shared vision for this amazing place.

“Like sir david attenborough recently said, the natural world is changing and we’re totally dependent on it for our food, water and air. it’s the most precious thing we have – and that’s why this draft pmp is so important. “this national park is in the busiest part of the uk, with 113,000 residents and millions of people living around it, and it can, and must, play a pivotal role in dealing with all the challenges and opportunities we now face. ultimately, we want to make the south downs an even better place with bigger and better wildlife habitats, more accessibility, more affordable homes and cleaner waterways.” and siôn added: “none of the objectives can be achieved alone and this plan is all about working together. “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.” to take part in the consultation visit www.southdowns.gov.uk/national-parkauthority/our-work/partnershipmanagement/ Following feedback from the public and partners, the new plan will be adopted and begin from January 2026.

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Havant super slimmers throw slimmedout clothes for cancer research uK

slimming world members in Havant have raised £4350 for cancer research uk by donating the clothes they’ve slimmed out of to the charity’s shops. the Big slimming world clothes throw, an annual event taking place across slimming world groups in the uk, has once again brought local communities together in support of life-saving research. the event encourages members to donate good-quality clothes, shoes, and

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accessories that no longer fit – and that they’re confident they’ll never need again. this year, slimming world groups, who meet weekly at st albans church on wednesdays and thursday mornings at st michael & all angels church, collected 174 bags of clothing to help fund cancer research uk's vital work. slimming world consultant marrie expressed her pride in how her members came together to support the charity while celebrating their personal weight loss journeys. she said: “it’s always a pleasure to see the excitement in the group when the Big slimming world clothes throw comes around. when you’re losing weight, it can be easy to focus on the number on the scales, but there are so many non-scale victories happening in the background, like our changing dress sizes and body shapes.” “this event celebrates those victories,” she continued. “it’s all about members donating their old wardrobe items while raising money for an important cause. it

makes me so happy to see the confidence in my members as they commit to donating their larger clothes, knowing they’ll never need them again, because they’ve made healthy changes they can maintain for life!” in addition to raising funds for cancer research uk, the Big slimming world clothes throw also raises awareness about how maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of 13 different types of cancer. overweight and obesity are the second biggest preventable cause of cancer in the uk, causing more than one in 20 cancer cases. marrie added: “Being overweight doesn’t necessarily mean that a person will develop cancer, but we know that losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight can

help prevent a number of health conditions, including some types of cancer. i’m proud to host the Big slimming world clothes throw at my slimming world group to help cancer research uk continue its vital work.” since its inception, slimming world has raised more than £25 million for cancer research uk through various campaigns, including the Big slimming world clothes throw and supporting the charity’s race for Life events. Last year, slimming world members, consultants, and head office staff raised an impressive £2.9 million for cancer research uk through the Big slimming world clothes throw and are aiming to make this year even bigger and better. marrie’s slimming world groups meet at st albans church in west Leigh every wednesday at 9am, 10.45am, 4pm, 5.30pm & 7.15pm, and at st michael & all angels church Hall in Leigh park every thursday at 9am & 10.45am. For more information or to join marrie’s group, either pop along or call her on 07903 756715.

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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. continued learning craft courses making space hosts 5/10 craft courses in a variety of disciplines. a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and join making space’s creative community. we run courses in ceramics, Jewellery and silver clay all in our purpose-built studios. come along and get your creative juices flowing. a new term of our craft courses begins at the end of september. our terminal creative courses cost £160 for a five-week block, or you can block both blocks within a term for a discounted £260.

Monthly Masterclasses alongside our continued learning courses, we also have one off monthly masterclasses. a fantastic opportunity to

Jewellery tutor sharon Justice in making space’s Jewellery studio

delve deeper into different disciplines. the masterclasses run on a saturday or sunday. the upcoming masterclasses are etched steel plates for Jewellery drawing, raku and silver clay birth flower pendants. get expert tuition from our fantastic associate makers and spend a weekend being creative.

ceramic tutor kelly ottesen making pottery

Making space making space is a craft organisation based in Leigh park, Havant 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,

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the students and staff. the students transition Week for our new Year 7 forwerebothinquisitive about the different lessons over four exciting days, students took part in a variety of engaging taster lessons across the curriculum—ranging from english, maths, science, outdoor learning and catering. students had the perfect opportunity to explore their new learning environment, meet staff, meet their tutor and get a real feel for secondary school life at Havant academy. a particular highlight was the team-building day led by a multi award winning company wiseup. wiseup has established itself as the uk’s leading provider of school outreach activities.the activities encouraged teamwork, communication,

and showed each other respect and started to and confidence, and the students rose to the occasion brilliantly, supported fantasticality by our make friends which was nice to see. some year 9 student mr reilly,transition Lead, said:“it’s students were naturally worried and anxious been a fantastic week.the enthusiasm, resilience about starting at a new school but i think by and positive attitude shown by the students has the end of the week, they were feeling better about the whole experience. i am really been incredible.we’re so proud of how well they’ve embraced Havant academy, and we can’t looking forward to getting to know them all wait to welcome them properly in september.” and seeing them in september”. parents and carers shared our staff’s miss pratt, Head of year 7, added: “it has been a really positive and rewarding week positivity about the transition week,

commenting that, “my daughter loved it can’t wait to start”, “our daughter made new friends so she is now looking forward to starting at Havant” and a student commented, “i really enjoyed the transition week, i liked the quiz, i found it very useful, i felt confident being there too”. we look forward to welcoming our new year 7s back in september and watching them grow and thrive as part of the Havant academy family.

summer showcase 2025 Havant academy came alive this month with vibrant music, dramatic performances, and energetic dance as students took to the stage for the performing arts summer showcase. students performed solo and group dances that ranged from jive to contemporary street dance with some amazing acrobatics thrown in. there were quite a few audible gasps as students flipped and tumbled across the floor. one highlight was the dance performed by year 7 following their taste of indian culture during game changer day - a lovely celebration dance for Holi. another impressive display was provided by scarlett in her dance solo and year 10 girls showcased the work they have been doing in their gcse course. drama students delivered heartfelt monologues and comedic skits.year 10 students performed an extract from their gcse work and year 9 provided the laughs with a piece about influencers. a highlight for miss choudhry was a scene from mean girls (her favourite

film) performed by tia and megan. throughout the evening, there were a variety of musical numbers provided by music students.year 8 boys did a medley of famous guitar riffs, whilst year 9 girls performed the original piece they created whilst on a workshop trip earlier this term.the evening ended in a rousing school band rendition of parklife by Blur and everyone joined in. mr Hudson commented that, “this showcase is a testament to the hard work, passion, and imagination of our students and staff. it’s wonderful to see our school community come together to support the arts. it was a fantastic evening that celebrated creativity and collaboration across all we are incredibly proud of our year and 5+ in english and maths, alongside our year groups.

11 students who have received their highest ever number of students achieving well done all! gcse results on thursday 21 august. grade 7 and above.we are especially delighted Following a challenging year and a by the impressive number of grade 9s in disappointing ofsted inspection in english, history and spanish.these February, these results are a powerful achievements reflect the resilience and reminder of what our students can ambition of our young people, and i want to achieve with determination, hard work congratulate every single student as well as on thursday 10th July, students from year and the support of their teachers and thank parents and carers for the vital role 9 and 10 had the opportunity to attend families. we are thrilled to be celebrating a they have played in this success.

10% increase in students achieving both 4+ vicki dillon-thiselton, Headteacher goodwood’s Festival of speed. they enjoyed the morning at the Festival; watching races, seeing a range of supercars, experiencing the red arrows display and trying an F1 training simulator. students also spent some time exploring the Fos tent where they saw prototypes of new robotics, how robotics are used in cutting each medical technology and space exploration and experiencing space in virtual reality. caleb achieving excellent alfie achieving top marks in Btec top performing student results with a grade 9 in sport which has earned alfie a full was megan achieving in the afternoon, students participated in english Literature rugby scholarship at seaford college grades between 7 and 9 a stem seminar with 3 leaders in their field

gcse results celebrations

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of cutting edge: science: alex whitty – compound Footwear (using waste from the motor sport industry to produce high-end footwear) steve gray – space Forge (using spacederived crystal seeds to grow ultra-high quality materials) will roper – extragalactic astronomer, sussex university - studying objects outside of the milky way these sessions allowed students to consider careers in science outside of the curriculum they study in school.

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a night to remember

the Langstone Hotel was transformed into a scene of glamour and celebration on Friday 27th June as Havant academy’s year 11 students arrived in style for their longawaited prom night.

From 6:15pm onwards, the hotel’s entrance was a sight to behold as a parade of stunning cars delivered excited students dressed in their finest attire. From elegant gowns to sharp suits, the cohort looked truly

incredible, capturing the essence of the special occasion and marking the end of their secondary school journey in unforgettable fashion. inside the venue, the atmosphere was buzzing with laughter, music, and joy as students danced, dined, and celebrated their hard work and achievements throughout the year.the event continued well into the evening, with students beginning to depart between 10:30pm and 11pm, each one leaving with wonderful memories of a magical night. staff from the Langstone Hotel were full of praise for the students, many commenting on how proud they felt of the year 11s. “they looked amazing and behaved impeccably,” said one member of staff. “they were so polite, respectful, and full of fun—it was a privilege to celebrate with them.” the evening was not only a chance to celebrate academic milestones but also a testament to the character and spirit of the students. their positive

energy, kindness, and maturity impressed everyone present, including hotel staff and event organisers. as the sun set over Hayling island, it was clear that the Havant academy year 11 prom was more than just a party—it was a heartfelt celebration of growth, friendship, and the bright futures that lie ahead for each and every student.

college life as part of the school’s careers provision some of our year 10 students had the opportunity to visit Havant and south downs college for a taster day in June. this was a fantastic opportunity for students to get firsthand experience of a local college choice and support them in choosing their post 16 pathways.

Havant campus offers a wide range of aLevel programmes, which is one route available to young people once they complete their gcses. south downs campus offers a vast range of vocational options. students got to experience a day on either site, to meet subject teachers and take part in a-Level classes or vocational/technical programmes.

students were able to participate in a wide variety of sessions, including, sport - archery &rock climbing, acting for stage and screen, dance, catering, Beauty, motor vehicle & engineering, Forensics, music and early years.

Feedback from students was positive with the majority saying it has really helped them focus on what courses they want to apply for. a member of staff at the south downs campus commented on how supportive Havant academy students were to each other and to other students in their sessions.

Havant academy achieves silver accreditation for outstanding support of pupil premium students – in record time Havant academy is celebrating a major milestone after being awarded the prestigious tkat ace silver accreditation for its exceptional work in supporting pupil premium students achieved in just 10 months, a process that typically takes around three years. pupil premium students are children who are eligible for additional government funding due a range of factors. this funding is aimed at reducing the attainment gap and improving outcomes for disadvantaged students. the accreditation, awarded following a thorough assessment recognises the school’s outstanding efforts to put ace—a champion for every child—at the heart of its ethos. the accreditation notification praised the school for its “strong leadership” and “cultural shift” in embedding ace as a core part of daily school life, with both staff and students able to confidently articulate its impact. “this is a proud moment for our entire community,” said a spokesperson from Havant academy. “in under a year, we’ve transformed the way we support our pupil premium students, ensuring that every child has an advocate, mentor, and guide to help break down barriers and unlock their potential.” together, these staff ensure that students receive tailored, compassionate support that addresses barriers such as attendance issues, safeguarding concerns, and behavioural challenges—both in and outside the classroom. in addition to academic support, the school’s emphasis on social capital has been described as “gold level,” with equal access to enrichment activities, trips, leadership roles, and programmes like the girls’ network. initiatives such as the breakfast club and targeted reading programmes also ensure no student is left behind.

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Water testing to expose pollution the Final straw Foundation and Hayling sewage watch have launched a year-long citizen science project to test local water quality every single day for e.coli and other pollution indicators across emsworth Harbour and Beachlands, Hayling island. currently, the environment agency (ea) tests bathing water quality just ten days a year on Hayling seafront between may and september, with results delayed by several days. this leaves residents and visitors without up-to-date information for much of the year. now, around 20 trained local volunteers, using state-of-the-art Fluidion technology, also used to test the river seine during the 2024 paris olympics, will provide same-day results, giving the community access to faster, far more frequent, and more accurate data. the Fluidion sensors have been independently validated for use in public health monitoring, and the project follows internationally recognised protocols to ensure robust results.

High levels of pollution will be reported to Havant Borough council and the environment agency, with the expectation that appropriate action, such as hoisting red flags to warn beach goers, will be taken

when public health may be at risk. water quality results will be shared regularly on Final straw Foundation and Hayling sewage watch’s social media channels. “this is a powerful example of community action filling the gap left by outdated systems,” said Bianca carr, ceo and founder of Final straw Foundation. “people deserve to know when their water is safe, and when it isn’t. we hope this project inspires similar initiatives nationwide.” “this is a game changer for recreational water users. we’ve gone from just 10 results a year to 365, with greater accuracy and sameday results,” said mike owens, founder of Hayling sewage watch. “we call on the council to act on this data, especially during peak visitor periods. public safety must come first.” whilst this data does not replace statutory monitoring by the ea, it provides

•crucial local insight at the very locations where people are swimming, paddling, or boating. the project aims to inform public awareness and prompt authorities to investigate or act where necessary. the Final straw Foundation and Hayling

sewage watch citizen scientists urge local authorities to respond rapidly to this data, particularly during busy summer months. transparent, real-time water quality monitoring could protect both public health and local livelihoods.

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noel gallagher's MK2 a Jaguar with a Britpop Beat

every so often, a classic car comes along that tells a story far beyond the road—and this 1967 Jaguar mkii convertible is one such machine. at first glance, it’s a beautifully restored and tastefully modernised mkii, complete with an automatic gearbox, power steering, and electric windows and sunroof. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find a fascinating link to one of Britain’s most iconic musicians. this particular Jaguar was commissioned in the 1990s by noel gallagher, lead guitarist and songwriter of oasis, during the band’s meteoric rise. noel—who famously hadn’t yet passed his driving test—decided that, as a successful musician, it was time to learn and treat himself to a car worthy of the Britpop moment. He decided to have a classic Jaguar mk2 transformed from a standard four-door saloon into a sleek and luxurious convertible. the result is a head-turning mk2 with extended front doors, full electric

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soft top, air conditioning, and a relaxed, refined drive. modernised, yet still brimming with 1960s charm. noel gallagher recalls being in his kitchen one day, seeing a car transporter pull up outside his house with this beautiful mk2 on it and thinking to himself he would like one of those one day. seemingly, he had completely forgotten he had ordered it. more than that, he had also never got around to learning to drive. while noel did take delivery of the car, it was rarely driven—spending much of its life in professional storage, though it did make a memorable appearance in a High Flying Birds music video and even featured in the Queen’s platinum Jubilee celebrations. with oasis now reunited and back on tour, it seems fitting that this unique car, born at the height of Britpop, is once again in the spotlight. it stands as a reminder of how cars, like music, can capture a moment in time—and how the most interesting classics often come with a backstory as compelling as their design.

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Friday the 11th of July was our annual race4Life event! our students and staff took part in the battle against cancer by doing a 3 mile and a 2 mile walk and run!

alpaca-tastic! as recognition of their fantastic attendance across the whole school year, fifteen students were fortunate to spend an afternoon at ‘our Back garden’, in westbourne. not only does this family-run farm have a fish farm, a hydroponics garden, bee-hives, fields left for re-wilding, ponies, owl roosts, and a variety of chickens, they also have a herd of alpacas! after a tour of the farm, we had a ‘meet and greet’ with the alpacas, and then not only wandered around amongst them as we fed them, but everyone (alpacas and humans included!), simply sat down where we stood and enjoyed the sunshine, the humans sat with their arms around and stroking the nearest alpacas! a thoroughly rewarding experience for all involved.

Warblington School – 70th Anniversary this september, warblington school is thrilled to be marking a major milestone - our 70th anniversary - and we’re celebrating in style with a Late summer Fair on saturday 13th september! this is a wonderful opportunity for families, friends, alumni, and local residents to come together and celebrate seven decades of education, memories, and community at warblington school. Join us for an unforgettable day featuring:  community craft stalls  Book & cd stall  Hook-a-duck  Face painting  popcorn & candy Floss  Bouncy castle  Bottle tombola & teddy tombola  delicious refreshments & BBQ  small animal arena main stage performances games, displays, and so much more! want to donate a prize or get involved? contact: * admin@warblingtonschool.co.uk | (023 9247 5480) Let’s make this celebration one to remember. see you at the fair!

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Wind tunnel experience greenpower electric cars built from scratch and raced by park community school students, need constant refinement to attain that much sought after winning competitive edge.

By kind invitation, students visited a wind tunnel at southampton university recently to discover how they might reduce drag and run faster. the university is renowned for their graduates entering the high technology motor racing industry. the visit provided an absolutely brilliant learning experience where students spent three hours in the tunnel testing different components of the car including using vr headsets and sensors that cost over £20,000 pounds! the students were outstanding saying that they had learned so much with a busy few weeks ahead redesigning the weaker areas of the cars. exciting times.

the principles behind the greenpower scheme are as follows; • designing good aerodynamic flow • testing new design principles to try and increase efficiency and therefore

overall distance.

• Learning engineering skills and concepts • working as a team • Having fun

under supervision, students learn whilst stripping down and rebuilding our greenpower cars over the winter period when no racing happens.this includes electrical upgrades and mechanical part replacements.

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i see people all the time in my clinics that have two or three days off work every month due to debilitating headaches or migraines, and there are so many things you can do naturally to help. introduce plenty of fermented foods to keep the bacteria in the gut healthy such as yogurt (with live and active cultures), kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso or tempeh. you could also look at introducing herbs that help cleanse the liver such as milk thistle which is perhaps the most well-known herb for liver health. dandelion root - is often used to support liver detoxification and promote bile production, which helps in the digestion and elimination of toxins. turmeric curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has antiinflammatory and antioxidant effects that can help reduce liver inflammation and support overall liver function. artichoke has been used to promote bile production and support the liver in

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Life is for thriving…not just surviving and intensity of headaches. Foods rich in magnesium include: spinach, swiss chard, pumpkin seeds, almonds and avocados. incorporating these foods into your daily meals can be an easy way to help manage migraines. migraines are often linked to inflammation in the brain, and these healthy fats can help calm that inflammation. Foods rich in omega-3s including salmon, mackerel, chia seeds, Flaxseeds and walnuts. try to include these in your diet regularly to help support brain health and potentially reduce migraine triggers. eating water-rich foods can help keep you hydrated throughout the day. some of the best hydrating foods include cucumbers, watermelon, cantaloupe, celery and oranges. pairing these hydrating foods with drinking plenty of water can help you avoid dehydration headaches. you can get your B vitamins from foods

like eggs, lean meats, Legumes, whole grains and Leafy greens. including these foods in your meals may help support migraine prevention. vitamin c helps with stress management and strengthens your immune system, which can make your body less susceptible to migraine triggers. a cup of coffee or tea may be just the thing to ease a migraine, but it’s important to find what works best for your body. if you need any help managing your health concerns visit: www.denisekellywellness.com or call me at 07730 671436

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Cycle Clinic

Barriers to cycling

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Have you ever got annoyed by coming across a steel barrier nearly completely blocking a cycle path , or even a shared pedestrian and cycle path? where there are two barriers forcing the users to take an ‘s’ shaped path around them they are called chicanes from the French word ‘chicaner’ meaning ‘to present difficulties’ which they certainly do. the intention is two-way, to prevent motorised vehicles entering the pathway, and particularly where the pathway joins a road, to stop pedestrians, cyclists, and especially small children from rushing out into traffic. they don’t want to completely block the users, just force them to slow down, and ‘present a difficulty’.very much a safety feature.

However, any chicane that physically prevents motorcycles from entering the cycle path, will also pose a serious problem for less proficient cyclists. cyclists with child trailers, cargo bikes, handbikes, tandems, tricycles etc. will probably be completely unable to use the path. in cambridge current design standards forbid them, and recommend bollards instead. i’m not sure whether mobility scooters would be able to negotiate them either, and is atrocious for force otherwise disadvantaged users to have to take a long way round, particularly if it requires them to use the main roads. the design of the chicanes is also an issue. most of them are made from standard steel grid panels used to line roads near traffic lights, etc. they are strong enough to protect the footpath from errant motorists, although they do buckle when hit. the design incorporates right angle corners so that the can be bolted together to make a fence.

However crowd control barriers have radiused corners to avoid the crowds, or normal pedestrians hurting themselves on the sharp corners. most of these are made of aluminium for ease of temporary use, but that also means that rioters can pick them up and throw them at the police! so, they are unsuitable for traffic control although lessons could be

learned from them. unfortunately it costs about £5000 to instal a chicane so we cannot expect the council or highways agency to rush round replacing them all.

Here in Havant we have examples of difficult chicanes, and improved design as well. my current least favourites are the pair either end of the footbridge from eastern road, new Lane cemetery, over the railway to denvilles. Being forced to come to an almost standstill and then having to start up a steep climb in the wrong gear, often aggravated by brambles surging out from the track side is no fun, and definitely ‘presents difficulties’. on the other hand the chicane leading from centenary gardens into new Lane by the level crossing has identical barriers but installed in a splayed fashion like an open book, still requiring pedestrians, cyclists and scooter users to slow down and take care, but much more easily navigable. even though this chicane has the 90 degree corners, users are less likely to lose their balance and impale themselves on these obstructions. so, remember, next time you catch your elbow squeezing through one of these chicanes and find blood running down your arm, it is really there for everyone’s safety. (and i’ve got the scars to prove it!) ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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YOUR MONEY Big changes coming to inheritance tax – what you need to know For many people, inheritance tax (iHt) feels like something that only affects the very wealthy. But recent government announcements mean that more families and business owners could be affected in the near future. while the headlines focused on how these changes might impact farmers, the truth is that anyone with a business or pension savings should now take a closer look at their iHt position.

Business owners – take note From april 2026, the government is making changes to the way inheritance tax reliefs apply to business assets. at the moment, Business relief can significantly reduce the value of a business that’s subject to iHt. However, under the proposed changes, businesses valued at more than £1 million may see reduced

relief, meaning more of their value could become taxable when passed on.

For local family-run firms, including trades and professional services, this could be a major concern, especially if the business is part of your plan to pass wealth to the next generation. pensions brought into the iHt net in a less-publicised but equally important move, it was also announced that from april 2027, unused pension pots may be included in your estate for iHt purposes. currently, pensions often fall outside of your estate when calculating iHt. this has made them an effective way to pass on wealth, particularly for those who sadly pass away before the age of 75. But under the new rules, even if you never access your pension savings, they may

now be taxed at 40% upon your death. this is a real shift in how pensions are viewed, not just as a source of income in retirement, but now as a potential tax liability when passing on wealth.

What should you do? with both of these changes on the horizon, now is the time to review your estate planning. some useful questions to ask: • is your business structure taxefficient for the long term?

• Have you made use of existing allowances and reliefs?

• could your pension savings be exposed under the new rules?

• Have you talked to your family or professional advisers about your intentions? it’s worth getting advice sooner rather

than later. planning ahead could help you reduce your family’s future tax burden and ensure your wishes are carried out smoothly.

We’re here to help at morris crocker, we’ve been advising local individuals and business owners on inheritance tax and estate planning for over 120 years. if you’d like to review your current position or talk through the upcoming changes, our team is here to help. contact: mc@morriscrocker.co.uk You can also find useful guidance on our website: www.morriscrocker.co.uk

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Gardening Article from the Hayling Island Horticultural Society

From Liese Holden

three open gardens we were pleased that three members of the society opened their gardens this year for the first time. all three gardens were very diverse and all offered plenty of ideas and inspiration. visitors were able to sit and relax with refreshments and exchange gardening advice. dave and Judy clark welcomed visitors to their lovely potager garden which featured a pond, patio, veg beds, roses and mixed herbaceous borders. the choice of planting in the borders created a beautiful array of colours and textures and shows what can do with a relatively small selection of plants. in the photo you can see the clever planting of cosmos and nicotinia, alyssum and Lobelia against a backdrop of roses, and the lovely purple umbrella shaped flower is Heliotrope dwarf marine. alongside, and amongst the flowers, were also some runner beans and other vegetables. the following weekend, Liese and gerry Holden opened their garden in scorching 30 degree heat! this is a slightly larger biodiverse garden adjoining west town park and has veg areas, herbaceous borders and is wildlife friendly. much of the planting is designed to

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attract bees and butterflies – lavenders, scabious, cosmos and of course the all important nettles! whilst parts of the garden are not cultivated at all, the balance between annual planting and just leaving bits to nature works well. in the photo you can see the garden pond – this is simply a sunken plastic vessel with pebbles around the side with larger rocks. plants have slowly grown up around it.

Finally, sue allen welcomed visitors to her compact potager garden with winding paths backing on to open fields, veg and flower planting and a lovely patio area surrounded by plants. this garden truly had the feel of secret garden by the use of plants of varying heights to create different vistas as you wandered around. you can see in the photo the clever positioning of of established and mature perennial planting with smaller containers grouped together around seating areas including a spectacular lily. all these events were well received and we plan to repeat this initiative next year. we hope we have given you some inspiration too.

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THE PALLANT CENTRE

Deck & Fo'c'sle

HaYling island Horticulture societY

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sea shanties!

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Wednesday 3rd september - coach trip to rHs wisley Flower show. our late-summer coach outing will be a visit to the rHs wisley Flower show where you can experience this floral celebration with spectacular displays, specialist nurseries, inspirational expert talks and the chance to buy from a choice of exhibitors. to reserve your place contact sue: on outings@hihs.org.uk

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autistic adult running group Monday 8 sept , Monday 13 oct - a new monthly free running group from 11am -12pm on the athletics track at mountbatten Leisure centre offers autistic adults an inclusive and supportive space to enjoy running, build confidence, and boost wellbeing. attendees must register in advance by emailing: serendipity@autismHampshire.org.uk For both seasoned runners and those just getting started, the sessions are being

delivered by registered charities BH Live and autism Hampshire. all fitness levels are welcome. people who need 1-2-1 support are welcome to bring someone along with them, including a support worker, carer, friend or family member. the sessions are delivered by BH Live active instructors and autism Hampshire’s serendipity community group co-ordinators. they are designed to be inclusive,

friendly, and supportive offering autistic adults the opportunity to enjoy running in a supportive environment, at their own pace and on their own terms. each group is welcoming and

encourages new members to join and participate in any way they feel able to.

For more information on facilities and opening times, visit: bhliveactive.org.uk/mountbatten.

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What’s on air aces Monday 22nd September 2025 - 1845 for 1930 - Boxgrove Village Hall, PO18 0EE - “The Royal Flying Doctor Service” and “Air Miss” Two talks - presented by Sqn Ldr Graham Laurie and Mrs Jo Laurie * Sqn Ldr Graham Laurie was selected to pilot the aircraft that the Royal Family used * * An Australian Lieutenant saw a French doctor fly to a patient in a remote area * * Why an Australian $20 note? * Their relevance will be revealed as to the history of this famous organisation, the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Graham will trace the story from its humble beginning to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of today.

The presentation will include a 25minute film about the Service.

Monday 27th October 2025 - 1845 for 1930 - Boxgrove Village Hall, PO18 0EE - “The Duxford B17G & the 8th May 1944 mission to Berlin”. Presented

by Mr Jeremy Gardner (A volunteer at IWM, Duxford).

For the second talk, Mrs Jo Laurie, who was a BA stewardess for many years, will share some tales from her experiences during the time she travelled to many places around the world.

The US Eighth Army Air Force first visited Berlin in strength on 6th March 1944, although the 95th Bomb Group had famously penetrated the air space above Berlin on 4th March, despite the weather recall that went out.

RAF Bomber Command had already had a crack at the ‘Big City’ and now it was the Americans’ turn to find out just what a tough target it was.

Arthur Harris despatched 19 major night time raids to the Reich capital between August 1943 and March 1944. It cost his Command over six hundred heavy bombers and their crews. Would the Eighth’s heavies fare better in daylight? The first mission cost Doolittle 69 of his heavy bombers, so on the face of it nothing had changed.

On the 8th May 1944, another mission to Berlin was planned, and amongst the attacking aircraft was B17G 238133 “Reluctant Dragon” of the 96th Bomb Group.

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The Pallant Centre, Havant PO9 1BE (behind Waitrose)

Saturday 6 September 2025 7.30pm -10.30pm (doors open at 7pm)

✪ Bring your own drinks, glasses and

refreshments to enjoy the fun, music and dancing. ✪ And bring an umbrella to take part in our unique and colourful New Orleans Street Parade (optional). ✪ Admission only £15 per person. ✪ To purchase tickets online visit www.pallantcentre.com and click on the ‘Events’ tab or scan the QR code with your smart phone. ✪ Tickets can also be purchased in St. Faith’s Church Shop, 4 North Street, Havant PO91PR and from Cecily and John at 13-14 Langstone High Street, PO9 1RY ✪ Email: cecilyhughes1@gmail.com johnboultonattitudes@gmail.com ✪ Telephone: 02392 455090 or mobile: 077484 15588 ✪ Free admission for children, accompanied by parents.

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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 – Boxgrove village Hall, the street, Boxgrove, chichester, po18 0ee 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 about airaces, please see: www.airaces.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.

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roWlands castle painting societY after a summer of painting at scenic places around the county every tuesday, members of rowlands castle painting society have a few more outdoor meetings in september. non members are also welcome to come along to the red lion, chalton on sept 2nd, Hayling ferry on sept 9th and port solent on sept 23rd. the winter programme commences on tuesdaY octoBer 7th, in rowlands castle parish Hall po9 6ad (free parking at recreation ground) with a workshop at 2pm - 4.30pm, a professional demo by roger dellar (2.30pm start) on the 14th and Life/ portrait on 21st. the subscription for 2025/26 is £45, which is excellent value, or come along for a visit for £5. new members of all artistic abilities will be warmly welcomed. our

members come from a wide area, not just rowlands castle. details on: http://rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.co.uk Looking further ahead, dates for your diary are november 15th and 16th for the christmas exhibition and Fair. we hope to see lots of you there, as our members are already busy painting for that.

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HaMBledon folK cluB WednesdaY 10th septeMBer - nicK Hart we are delighted to welcome back this reviewer wrote after nick’s last award-winning singer and instrumentalist appearance ‘i wasn't sure i was going to who gave us such a brilliant evening in enjoy Folk club on the 14th september.

2022. nick Hart is a folk singer deeply i'm not a great fan of the traditional rooted in the english tradition, particularly english folk genre. Boy did i get the repertoire of his native east anglia. converted!’’ nick gets inside the song described by mike Harding as ‘the real and really brings it out for the listener. His deal’, he has earned a reputation as an accompaniment is accomplished but is never engaging and entertaining performer. our allowed to interfere with the storytelling WednesdaY 8th octoBer - notts alliance notts alliance are an unaccompanied delivery and an ability to engage harmony group with material from the folk with the audience have earned tradition and thereabouts who have gained them a position of high respect on a reputation for first-class harmony singing. the uk club and festival circuits. the current line up is three very talented notts alliance’s repertoire is a well singers: stephen Bailey, phil Hardcastle, and chosen, eclectic mix of the old and the new. chris orme. their well crafted, tight and sometimes subtle and moving, often inventive harmony singing, excellent humorous and with a healthy slice of full WednesdaY 12th noVeMBer - tHe cHarlotte carriVicK Band with a shared passion for modern bluegrass, the charlotte carrivick Band brings together four of the most exciting musicians in the uk today. charlotte carrivick is a flatpicking guitarist of international renown, sought for her inventive lead playing and regarded as an expert fiddle tune interpreter on the guitar. Joining charlotte is long time collaborator and in-demand fiddler, kieran towers (pet yeti); master of tone and taste, evan davies, on the mandolin (the often Herd); and the firm hand of fellow midnight skyracer bassist, eleanor wilkie. together, their music is at times joyous, poignant, dark, pensive or exuberant with virtuosic instrumentals and close harmony singing.

What’s on autumn courses and his captivating live performances are a testament to the importance he places on the story of the song.

blown, rousing chorus songs, their performances are honest, never dull and always enjoyable!

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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 the victorians 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 the victorian period and how local people coped during a time of transition. the 10 week course will be held at the emsworth community centre from 10-12 noon. For both courses there will be a one week break for half term at: https://www.wea.org.uk/ or 0300 303 3464

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