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10,000 Native Oysters to be reintroduced into harbours

this winter, Hampshire-based charity the Final straw Foundation (FsF) will be installing 10,000 native oysters in marinas across the solent to study their effects on water quality and help repopulate the waters with this incredible species.

since the 1800s, the population of the native european flat oyster has been decimated by 95% across europe, due to overexploitation, pollution and habitat destruction. FsF will be working under the expert guidance of Blue marine Foundation with an aim to restore populations of these ecosystem engineers across the solent, by installing 10,000 broodstock oysters in local marinas and harbours.these oysters will reproduce and release larvae into the water, ready for them to settle onto seabed reefs previously installed by Blue marine

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right from the start we had 'dash' our newest scratch built car start well and perform well all day However 'keep up' our best performing car only made it to the first corner on practise we thought we had fixed the problem for 'keep up' for the first race but 4 laps in it died again and had to be recovered. problem solving this issue became a real challenge and it took us 2 and a 1/2 hours to pretty much rewire the car ready for race two this was worth the effort as it was flying in

a busy day at the final.

race 2 and got up to 4th at one point but sadly had another issue at the end and lost quite a few places but still finished 12th.there has been 178 cars that have raced this season so a good place to be 'dash' as mentioned did well in race one and race two to qualify for this Final we placed 32nd of 80 cars this season and only the top 34 qualify so we were happy with any result but we came 22nd overall so ten places better than we qualified so a real improvement!

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Website Advice

Carl and reece invite your questions

dear reece and carl i'm updating my website and would value your advice on the design. kaz

they say that looks aren't everything and this applies to websites too consider amazon. it's not going to win any awards for design.yet, it’s a multibillion-pound machine created through relentless testing and data analysis. amazon’s website looks the way it does because it works, not because it's eye catching.

the hard truth is that a “pretty” website is often a vanity project. it might impress your competitors or earn you compliments at a networking event, but that doesn’t mean it’s making you money a good website is a profitable one, and that’s the philosophy we embrace at Hewitt matthews.we steer clear of the “pretty trap” unless it demonstrably adds value our focus is

If you build

on effectiveness first.

the primary role of your website’s design should be to support your business goals by making it effortless for users to find what they need and take the desired action. if your main objective is to generate online conversions, whether your site looks “pretty” is of secondary importance to whether it is effective

take ten minutes to look at your own website ask yourself these critical questions:

is the design actively helping users to take action?

can visitors find the information they need quickly and easily?

does the site prioritize clarity and simplicity over unnecessary complexity? if you find yourself hesitating on any of these points, it’s time for a conversation.talk to your team, or better yet, talk to us.

they will come (but only if the parking’s free)

when napoleon supposedly called the British a nation of shopkeepers, it was a compliment suggesting we were a nation deriving our greatness from commercial activity in every town in the kingdom

consider names such as claires accessories, poundland,wilko,tgi Fridays, river island, carpetright,ted Baker, Body shop, debenhams,top shop, miss selfridge, monsoon,accessorize, Laura ashley, cath kidson that have all disappeared from our high streets in recent years

the reasons are many and obvious: internet shopping and technological revolution, mobile communication and increased costs including energy, taxation and labour the facts are simple; the high street cannot be saved or regenerated rather the high streets of old must evolve into centres for the community that reflects the needs of our society our high streets are rapidly becoming centres of excellence for vaping as shops move out they should be redeveloped into doctors surgeries and medical

centres How many pharmacies have we lost to be replaced with yet another barbers? empty and boarded up shops are magnets for crime and antisocial behaviour and lead the downward spiral of decline

what have our council done in response to his? in Havant, since the tories lost control of Havant council, they have demolished the Bulbeck road car park and consistently raised parking charges which as a medicinal compound is as effective as bleeding the patient of the last of his vigour why should shoppers pay to park to use shops in town centres when they don’t have to in retail parks? one of our greatest natural assets in Havant is our seafront once again massive increases in parking charges have been introduced to balance the budget rather than benefit our residents to get people back into town centres and to the beaches and refill empty commercial units residents of the borough should be given free parking not treated as cash cows to be bled to supplement council tax

High Court: Badly

drafted Will shows dangers of unqualified writers

a badly drafted will which has caused “untold anguish” to relatives of the deceased shows the dangers of using unqualified will-writers, the High court has warned [1].

His Honour Judge cadwallader, sitting in the High court in Liverpool, said that for a will to give rise to “quite so many genuine questions of interpretation” was unusual.

He went on:“this will is drafted badly.this dispute has no doubt caused at least some of the parties untold anguish, substantial expense and delay, and destroyed family relationships.

“the evidence suggests that the will was prepared by an apparently unqualified person holding himself out as a will writer, perhaps for money this case demonstrates the perils of trying to save expense by using the services of unqualified persons to write wills.”

HHJ cadwallader explained how veronica clarke’s will used clauses, parts of clauses and words familiar to lawyers used to dealing with wills, and in standard form,“but it does so in ways which betray a limited understanding of their meaning and function, and of the underlying body of law in relation to which, when used properly, they are formed”.

He added:“they may well have been cut and pasted from some other documents or precedents, perhaps rather old ones, and then amended.”

the part 8 claim was brought by ms clarke’s nephew, Henry tedford, as executor of her estate to determine the “numerous difficulties” of

construction.

mr tedford was, under some potential constructions of the will, a potential beneficiary but the judge stressed that he had acted properly in bringing the proceedings to resolve those difficulties, since they could not be resolved by agreement.

“He would be unable as executor safely to distribute the estate without the protection of a court order that he also has a personal interest in the outcome as a potential beneficiary does not detract from that.”

HHJ cadwallader added that there were separate proceedings brought by two of ms clarke’s siblings for mr tedford’s removal as executor article printed from Legal Futures: https://www.legalfutures.co.uk urL to article: https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latestnews/high-court-badly-drafted-willshows-dangers-of-unqualified-writers urLs in this post: [1] the High court has warned: https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/ewHc/ ch/2025/816.html

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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 want to tell you about two tiny kittens who came to the centre in very sad circumstances. Jack and Jill were only four weeks old when a kind human found them all alone, cold, wet through, and crawling with fleas. they were rushed to a local vet, who called my team here at the centre Luckily, there was a space waiting in our mother and Baby unit, so in they came poor little mites, they were in a dreadful state Both were weak, hardly eating, and desperately needed help. my wonderful staff didn’t waste a whisker of time, they gave round-the-clock care, warm beds, tasty food, and extra fluids, all under the watchful eye of our vet. sadly, despite every effort, tiny Jill was just too frail and she drifted peacefully over the rainbow bridge my staff were heartbroken, but at least they can take comfort knowing she left this world safe, warm, and truly loved.

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Pet of the month - Oaklay

Jack, however, has shown himself to be a real fighter! over the past couple of weeks, he’s been getting stronger every day He’s eating well, playing more, and even the vet is very pleased with him.they think he might actually be a little older than first thought, but his rough start in life held him back. when Jack first arrived, he was a shy little boy who would grumble and growl at anyone who came near. But bit by bit, he’s learned that humans aren’t so scary after all. now he loves cuddles, purrs like a tiny motor, and is turning into quite the cheeky, playful chap.we’re all so very sad to have lost Jill, but i’m purring with pride to see Jack thriving. your support of crrc means my team can continue to be here for the animals that need them. see you next time.

Love chekov

p.s please keep an eye on our website www.crrc.co.uk and our Facebook page for all the latest news and info regarding rehoming and centre Life

this month, e’d love you to meet oaklay, a very handsome 10-year boy. oaklay has f himself back at the centre for the second time after his owner’ ill health meant the could no longer care for him. He first came to us in 2019 after spending time as a stray, so this lovely lad has had quite the journey.

oaklay is a friendly and affectionate cat who loves fuss and attention, though he may give a cheeky little nip if he feels you’re not giving him quite enough! He’s now looking for a quiet home without young children or other pets, and with a nice garden to explore that said, oaklay is also known to be quite homely, so he’ll enjoy plenty of cosy indoor time as well.

if you think you may be able to offer oaklay a loving home, please give the centre a call on 01243 967111 or visit our website www.crrc.co.uk.

15 January 1853 – sir george staunton, Bart., has, with his usual liberality, presented the sum of £10 to the parish of Bedhampton, and £10 to the poor of Havant parish; each donation being customary with the worthy Baronet at this season of the year

Hampshire telegraph

1854 – Havant union.the guardians of the union will be ready on tuesday, 29th instant, at eleven o’clock in the Forenoon, to receive tenders for the supply of provisions, necessaries, etc., and clothing for the workhouse at Havant; and of Bread for the whole union for thirteen weeks, from the 24th instant. particulars of the articles required can be obtained at the workhouse c.B. Longcroft, clerk, Havant, 8th June 1854. 10 June 1854, Hampshire telegraph

22 July 1854 – Havant petty sessions, wednesday – Before major r.m. mundy stephen Floyd and Friend Floyd were brought up in custody charged with breaking into a store and stealing 44lbs. of bones, the property of the guardians of the Havant union, and committed for trial at the next Quarter sessions.

portsmouth times and naval gazette

full steam ahead!

new section of centurion way is unveiled

a once-bustlingvictorian railway station has been renovated as part of an extended cycling and walking trail in the south downs national park. during the 1800s people would alight at singleton station in all their finery for a day at the goodwood races.the charming station even hosted the likes of the prince ofwales, who became edwardvii, on his trips to thewest dean estate yesterday (20 august), rather than trains and top hats, it was a fleet of cyclists and community leaders who tried out the new section of the centurionway, finishing at the former railway station for a ribboncutting ceremony the deputy Lieutenant ofwest sussex, simon knight, was joined byvanessa rowlands, chair of the national park authority, project partners and stakeholders to declare the new section of the route officially open to the public the trail is intended for all to enjoy, including families, dog-walkers, mobility scooter users and wheelchair-users.

Following three years of extensive work by the national park authority, the centurionway has now been extended northwards fromwest dean, passing singleton and ending near to cucumber Farm.the improvements include almost 2km of new trail, two new entry and exit points and around 1.5km of newly-widened pathway alongside the a286 for pedestrians. education boards along the extension tell the history of the railway line and signage will direct people to nearby local amenities, such aswest dean gardens,weald and downland Living

the centurionway follows the old, dismantled chichester to midhurst railway Line, which was fully closed in 1991.

Further refurbishments will take place over the next two to three years to extend the route to cocking Hill and linking with the south downsway once complete the route will provide a continuous route for walkers and cyclists from the heart of chichester and beyond from chichester Harbour and thewitterings to the south downsway

mr simon knight dL said:“this marvellous addition of a new section of the centurionway has been achieved through remarkable collaboration initiated by the south downs national park authority who have worked closely with landowners –the west dean estate,the nationaltrust and the cowdray estate - as well aswest dean and singleton parish councils and the Friends of centurionway and chichester cycle Forum.all involved are congratulated on this great new addition to the county’s cycle network.”

vanessa rowlands, chair of the national park authority, said:“it’s so exciting to unveil this new section of the centurionway, giving people better access into the heart of the national park with some amazing views along the way

“i love how these renovations pay homage to the incredible history of the site

connect with the biodiversity and natural beauty of the area.

“this is a fantastic new section of the centurionway, linking up with train and bus connections, creating the opportunity for a sustainable, car-free day out in the national park.”

ian graham, director ofwest dean estates, said:“this is an inspiring landscape, leading education and a home of creativity and sustainability

“it’s hard to believe that just five years ago this station was disused but, thanks to a shared vision, teamwork, passion and determination from the whole project team, we’ve demonstrated just what true partnership working can achieve.”

to celebrate the opening of the new route, a small team from the national park will be based at singleton station this weekend (23 and 24 august) from 10am to 2pm.they will be able to answer any questions and share ideas for days-out in the area and onward connections with the rights of way network. please be aware that there is no car parking at the singleton station site and people are encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport.the 60 Bus route runs regular services with stops nearby along the a286.

to coincide with the new section opening, the original arch near to Bishop Luffa school was refurbished and reinstalled

to welcome people to the trail at chichester the arch had to be taken down a decade ago and was rescued from storage.

with support from the Friends of centurionway, southsea-based blacksmith peter clutterbuck took on the restoration challenge, creating a new structure from galvanised steel and guaranteeing a longer lifespan than the original. original mythical character sculptures, including roman gods and a dancing deer, have been reinstated within the new archway ian swann, from Friends of centurion way, said:“we are delighted that the restored arch is in place to act as a gateway to centurionway heading north and also to start the celebration of the opening of thewest dean to Hat Hill section.the arch will stand for decades to come and we look forward to celebrating the next section to cocking Hill in the coming years.” the new extension connects with existing footpaths, for pedestrians only, to singleton and then northwards through the drovers estate cyclists are required to turn around at the endpoint of the new extension, near to cucumber Farm, as there is currently no onward connection and no access to the a286 via the farm. cyclists should return to the station site to exit the trail or leave via the new connection near towest deantunnel. Further extensions of the centurionway will provide onward connections for cyclists check out the national park’s hub on the centurionway for further information and project updates at: www.southdowns.gov.uk/centurion-way/

National Park funding provides big boost for community projects

training local teachers to become outdoor leaders, a citizen science project to monitor river pollution and new educational boards are among the exciting projects to benefit from a national park fund a range of initiatives across sussex and Hampshire have been awarded grant funding from the sustainable communities Fund (scF).the dedicated community fund continues to go from strength to strength and is a partnership between the south downs national park trust, the official independent charity for the national park, and the south downs national park authority

Just over £4,600 was awarded to chichester Forest school, a community interest company, to run a series of training days at kingleyvale national nature reserve the days will train local teachers,

as well as upskill existing outdoor leaders, to deliver nature-based sessions to enhance wellbeing and mental health in children.there will be a special focus on nature connection in woodlands.the serene yew woods at kingleyvale are among the oldest in europe, dating back almost 2,000 years to when the romans first invaded Britain. meanwhile, more than £3,000 was awarded to eco rother action for a project to monitor sewage spills on the river rother between midhurst and petersfield.

Local volunteers will monitor e-coli bacteria as part of the citizen science project and the data will be supplied to the western sussex rivers trust and the environment agency to help them target areas of the river where their efforts are most needed.the scF panel agreed that the initiative will support the work of other agencies to protect and maintain the river in the west of the national park, £10,000 was awarded to the Hampshire magnificent meadows project, run by cpre Hampshire, to deliver a programme of engagement around helping to protect the rare chalk grassland of the south downs. one of the reasons for the designation of the national park, chalk

grassland is often called “europe’s rainforest in miniature” as just a tiny patch can be teeming with over 20 butterfly species and up to 40 different wildflowers.the engagement programme includes meadow management and haymaking activities with a wide cross-section of the community and finally, in west sussex, just over £2,500 was awarded to steyning and district community partnership to install two information boards at steyning memorial playing Field.the panels will signpost visitors towards the south downs, raising awareness of the special qualities of the national park and provide sight-seeing information about the historic town.

Laura sercombe, who sits on the scF panel and is director of Landscape and strategy at the national park authority, said:“there are so many wonderful community-led projects springing up across the national park, many of them involved in wildlife conservation, providing a “natural health service” to people, climate action and creating recreational opportunities for

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

Here’s what is coming up at making space

Make Merry make merry is making space’s makercurated winter craft fair this is the fourth year of the event and it's promising to be better than ever! the whole site is taken over by makers. our resident makers have their studios open, allowing you to see their creative process.we also have a popup shop, jam-packed full of local makers and independent businesses selling:

PAWArA needs a new committee

purbrook & widley area residents’ association (pawara) was formed in 2005 to give residents a voice on local issues and a channel of communication with Local authorities. However, the future of the association is now in doubt and a new committee is needed if it is to continue. we have kept residents informed with newsletters and organised regular public meetings to let residents know what is happening in the area, including updates from councillors, council officers and local police officers. we have invited developers to explain their proposals and allow discussion of concerns. we have arranged a variety of interesting speakers including several illustrated talks on local history which have always been well attended.

we have been able to receive grants to resurface paths at penjar pond and sandy Brow we supported vulnerable residents during the covid 19 pandemic by collecting and delivering prescriptions and arranging delivery of meals. we have organised litter picks and collected over 1,200 sacks of litter plus many other larger discarded items, including a kitchen sink. we have installed a defibrillator at shilling place, a

jewellery, prints, textiles, ceramics, wreaths, candles, cards and much more there will be festive refreshments and music, a great way to start your christmas shopping. friday 21 November 4-7pm Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November 11am-4pm festive Workshops come get crafty with us and make your festive season extra special! Find out more on our website: www.makingspace.org

new public notice board in purbrook and held monthly quizzes at the woodman. we have an active environment group which carries out practical nature

conservation work in the purbrook and widley area. the first project in 2005 was clearing rubbish from the disused playground at privett road/sandy Brow, planting the site with bulbs and seeding with wild flowers. that was followed by

everyone to able to enjoy this amazing national park.

“these grassroots projects often struggle for funding and that’s where the sustainable communities Fund can make a huge difference

“i’m thrilled with the latest successful applications and can’t wait to see the positive outcomes from these inspiring projects” the panel will next meet in october to consider the latest applications.

For more information on the sustainable communities Fund and to find out about applying for a grant visit https://southdownstrust.org.uk/thesustainable-communities-fund/

removing a large amount of rubbish from and completely restoring penjar pond since then we have planted and maintained trees, hedges and a community orchard,cleared footpaths,removed invasive laurel and spanish bluebells from sandy dell and planted 3,000 native bluebell bulbs,among other things. we need a new committee and other volunteers for this work to continue and to take on new projects. if you live in the purbrook or widley area, please attend the agm on thursday 27th november to show your support and let us know what you want from pawara. please also consider how you can help. deverell Hall, London road, purbrook. 7:00pm for a 7:15pm start.you can contact us at: info@pawara.co.uk

Art students benefit from new laptops donated byThe ridge foundation

art students at Havant academy are benefiting from updated technology thanks to the donation of 15 laptops from the ridge Foundation. the new computers, installed with photo manipulation software were fully set up ahead of the new school year in september, are transforming learning for gcse students.they replace outdated chromebooks that were no longer fit for purpose, giving pupils the tools they need to research, create and present their work more effectively the donation is also freeing up valuable teaching time, as the laptops enable students to print their own work directly rather than waiting in queues for a teacher to do it on their behalf.

tammy miller,associate assistant Headteacher and art teacher at Havant academy, said:“we are grateful to the ridge Foundation for this donation, which is already making a huge difference to our students.the laptops are giving them greater independence, enabling them to carry out research, share and edit photos, and print their work easily it’s helping us to focus more on teaching and supporting creativity in the classroom.”

this latest gift continues a long history of support

from the ridge Foundation, which has included a new minibus,vodafone data connectivity, a technology hub for students who struggle with traditional classroom learning, and support for the academy’s awards scheme and prom.

the ridge Foundation, established by darren ridge and inspired by his own experiences growing up on a council estate, works to help children and young people from challenging backgrounds reach their full potential.

darren attended the school himself when it was known as wakeford comprehensive, before going on to found business communications specialist onecom.together with aaron Brown, he later founded ridown, an investment company with interests in technology businesses.

darren said:“we’re pleased to be continuing to support Havant academy through the Foundation our goal is to remove barriers and give young people the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, and i’m proud that these laptops will support both pupils and teachers in their work ”

Students Celebrating Achievements: September's Gallery of excellence Winners

as the new school year rolls in, our students are once again showcasing their talents in our gallery of excellence this september, we are thrilled to highlight the outstanding work of our students through the gallery of excellence displayed proudly on the wall, these nominated pieces of work from teaching staff from various subjects represent not only exceptional presentation skills, creativity and/or a moment of excellence within a particular lesson but also the dedication and hard work of our students.

the purpose of the gallery of excellence is to inspire and motivate all students to create an aspirational area in school and a sense of pride when showcasing exceptional levels of work. at Havant academy we recognise the importance of showcasing examples of excellent work produced by our students. we feel sharing students’ examples of outstanding work raises aspirations and shows all students the standard they

should be aiming for every month we ask all subjects to share examples of exemplar work, achievements and/or celebrations.this september, the gallery features a diverse collection of work from catering and cutting skills,year 9 spanish classwork, scienceyear 11 gcse revision work. one winning nomination for this month was two students who have been learning about Hip-Hop music, focusing on its style and culture the students created their own Hip-Hop tracks using computer software, just like how Hip-Hop songs are made today they also wrote their own lyrics,

based on a "word" they picked that best represents themselves they then performed their raps to the rest of the class some of september’s winners are pictured with our Headteacher who presented each of the students with a letter of recognition for their work, as well as a £15 amazon gift voucher for each student september’s monthly winners were:

yr 11

netanya Bolekilepanoni (art & english) Freya mays (science) darcy robbins (drama)

ellie stevenson (english)

Fletcher wright (english) yr 10

abigail paddon (drama) yr 9

tali adams (music)

Bernice atuokwu (spanish)

Larissa evans (catering)

ashlee pilgrim (music) yr 8

alexie avis (catering)

eviethomson (spanish) yr 7

Jessica payne (maths)

Year 11s Celebrate Success with Wise UpTeam Building Da

year 11 students at Havant academy have kicked off their final school year on a high, after taking part in a highly successful team building programme delivered by wise up the day-long event brought the whole year group together to focus on collaboration, communication, and resilience – skills that will be essential as they prepare for their gcses and beyond students took on a wide range of exciting challenges designed to test problem-solving and teamwork. From hands-on practical activities to strategic puzzles, each task encouraged pupils to think creatively and support one another

Laughter, determination and plenty of “lightbulb moments” filled the da classmates worked side b overcome obstacles.

staff praised the students’ positiv attitude and commitment thr event.“this was a fantastic oppor ouryear 11s to come together at the star of such an important y academy spokesperson. programme really helped them to recognise the value of working as a team, building confidence, and celebrating each other’s strengths.we are incredibly proud of how they approached every challenge”

and exams ” the wise up programme is designed to support young people by equipping them with practical skills that go beyond

Local Pupils and Havant Academy Preparing for the Next Step

during the week of the 29th of september three local feeder schools attended

Havantacademy for some school taster days. year 6 pupils from Front Lawn primary academy,sharps copse primary school andtrosnant Federated schools attended for a day of activities,sessions and lunch.in total 143 pupils took part across three days the school taster days have provided local pupils with a day-long immersion into the school's environment to experience its daily atmosphere and allow for first-hand interaction with our staff and pupils, offering deeper insights than a typical

open day.

during these events children experienced the true sense of the Havant academy ethos and participated in a variety of activities that offered a glimpse into daily life at secondary level.these taster days provide a unique opportunity foryear 6 pupils to explore a secondary school environment. From subject-specific workshops to engaging group projects, these experiences will prepare children familiarize themselves with the culture and rhythms of secondary education.

Havant Academy partners withThe Brilliant

Club to inspire future university students

Havant academy has joined forces with the Brilliant club, a nationally-recognised scheme designed to set talented students on the path to university. the project will see phd-level tutors work with teachers and students at the academy, in Leigh park, fromyear 7 onwards, throughthe scholars programme, run bythe Brilliant club’s team in the programme, tutors share their

subject knowledge and passion for learning with small groups of pupils, helping them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to secure a place at university. the programme complements Havant academy’s stellar stream, which provides the most academically able students with opportunities including the study of two languages fromyear 7, masterclasses, independent research projects, and access to academic competitions and guest lectures.together, the two initiatives form a powerful package designed to challenge and inspire high achievers.

vicki dillon-thiselton, headteacher at Havant academy, said:“the Brilliant club brings our students into direct contact with university learning and helps them to see what’s possible we’re determined to raise ambition and attainment and give all pupils, at all levels of ability, the tools they

11s, the day was not only a chance to enjoy themselves but also an invaluable foundation for the challenges and opportunities the coming year will bring

for young people, including the university graduates of the future” this year, the academy saw a 10% increase in students achieving both 4+ and

students secured places at oaklands sixth Form college to study a Levels, and another pupil recently gained a scholarship to seaford college

Dowsing in Havant dowseman

i’ve mentioned, before, that nobody knows how dowsing works, and also some different rods i have used. every dowser will have their own opinion as to the best material.the important thing is that you believe that what you are doing and the method you use works for you.

the best scientific theory is that it is ‘ideomatic’ - that is, that the brain sends signals to the dowser’s hand to make microscopic movements that the rods amplify interestingly the word idiomatic seems to come from the same root as ‘idea’ - but also ‘idiot’. i make no judgement.

However, i have a theory which i haven’t read anywhere, that our very earliest ancestors, just after the amoeba stage must have needed to be able to locate their basic needs, and if you are drifting in a deep ocean some sense of location would have been a survival advantage in the Bible, god created man and woman and said ‘go forth and multiply’ and early man needed to know where ‘forth’ was so every organism that survived may have carried that ability Fast forward 50 million years or whatever, and many birds migrate huge distances, for example, cats always seem to find their way home, and whales migrate huge distances from near

one pole towards the other that inner sense has been swamped in modern humans by technology, but i think we all have it in us even now that’s enough theory the old roman road from chichester passed just south of the church (although it wasn’t there then) and it was a days march from chichester, and took a slight change of direction so Havant was a significant place the romans built a sort of travel Lodge at such places.they called it a mansio, and provided a temple to thank their gods for a safe arrival, and a baths to wash the dirt and grime off, as well as sleeping accommodation and probably a stables, too those developed into farm estates (calledvillas) so would have become more than simple inns. it is possible to detect where these were i dowsed in Havant park and similar structures.the main building is where the children's play area now is.the temple etc are shown on this map which was created initially by Laurie Booth, my mentor this estate and the area round it which has become Havant over the centuries also had roads running roughly north and south which i shall double check before my next article

Landmark DVLA rule Changes

For years now, classic car owners have walked a tightrope when it comes to dvLa registration rules don’t be careful with your upgrades and restoration, and you risk losing your car ’ s identity upgrade too little, and you risk being left behind by modern road expectations at last, common sense has prevailed the dvLa has announced sweeping policy changes that finally recognise what we in the heritage sector have been saying all along: restoration, sympathetic modification and practical upgrades are not crimes - they’re acts of preservation.

thanks in no small part to the relentless campaigning of the Historic & classicvehicles alliance (Hcva), the old “radically altered” points system has been scrapped in favour of far clearer categories for repairs & restorations and structural modifications. in plain

english, that means many popular upgrades — disc brakes, improved cooling, even some suspension tweaks — no longer require dvLa notification at all. more substantial changes, including electric conversions, now fall under a new ‘structurally modified’ category crucially, your car keeps its original or age-related registration so long as its identity remains clear — no dreaded iva test or Q-plate in sight.the only trade-off is that mot exemption is removed for heavily altered cars over 40 years old, which is hardly unfair when you’ve modified beyond factory spec perhaps most significantly, owners who previously lost or failed to secure an age-related registration can now reapply under the new system — with no time limit. this is a watershed moment. it shows that when our industry

By Harry rochez

speaks with one voice, government listens. credit where it’s due: the dvLa has worked collaboratively and pragmatically at twyford moors, we welcome these changes wholeheartedly they

protect history without freezing it in aspic our heritage should be driven — not mothballed.

if you’re unsure how the new rules affect your Jaguar, give us a ring. we’re here to help

Health & Well-being Diabetes

by Denise Kellywww.lifeisforthriving.com

every year on november 14, the world marks world diabetes day, shining a spotlight on one of the most pressing health challenges of our time with type 2 diabetes on the rise globally, awareness around prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyle habits has never been more important.

UnderstandingType 2 Diabetes type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough of it to regulate blood sugar effectively unlike type 1 diabetes, which is largely genetic,type 2 is often linked to lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, and weight. Left unmanaged, it can lead to serious complications, including heart disease, kidney failure, vision problems, and nerve damage

unexplained fatigue, slow-healing wounds, and blurred vision. Because these symptoms can be subtle, regular health check-ups and blood sugar screenings are key, especially for individuals over 40 or those with risk factors such as obesity or family history

Warning Signs to Watch for many people live with undiagnosed diabetes for years. common warning signs include frequent urination, excessive thirst,

PreventionThrough Lifestyle

the good news is that type 2 diabetes is largely preventable research shows that even modest lifestyle changes can

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significantly lower risk.a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and healthy fats helps maintain stable blood sugar levels. reducing processed foods, sugary drinks, and refined carbohydrates is especially important.

physical activity is equally vital. Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise—such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming—five days a week can improve insulin sensitivity and aid in maintaining a healthy weight. managing stress, prioritizing sleep, and avoiding smoking also play a role in overall metabolic health.

Living Well With Diabetes

For those already diagnosed, lifestyle remains central to management alongside medical care monitoring blood sugar, following a balanced diet, and staying physically active can help reduce reliance on medication and prevent

complications. support from healthcare providers, family, and community resources is also essential in maintaining long-term health.

A Call to Action

world diabetes day is more than just a reminder—it is a call to take charge of our health. By recognising early signs, adopting healthier daily habits, and supporting awareness efforts, individuals and communities can help curb the growing impact of diabetes. prevention is powerful, and small steps taken today can make a lasting difference for tomorrow

SOUTHBOUrNe BOWLS CLUB

Bowls club Finals

once again, the sun shone for southbourne Bowls club Finals days.the spectators enjoyed some excellent bowling which, this year to fit in all the events spread over saturday 6th and sunday 7th of september

the Lewis trophy match, the last of the day was also the most keenly fought with Jim Jennings and antony Bull up against calvin soper and robin armstrong.throughout the match the scores were very close and at the last end it was 19 all - an extra end had to be played when antony Bull with his final wood somehow managed to get closest to the jack and give Jim and antony the match.

other close matches were the men’s pairs when robert Jones and antony Bull won against paul Barker and curtis Harrison and the men’s consolation when dave walter won against calvin soper congratulations to antony Bull who this year was sussex county champion of champions and with a win against steve soper in the men’s singles now has the possibility of holding his champion of champions trophy for a 2nd year many thanks go to the organisers of the club competitions this year thanks also to other members who officiated at

the Finals to help make it a successful and enjoyable event.

results:

miXed pairs 3 wood

keith parham/andy smith beat robert Jones/curtiss Harrison 22-11

pairs League

alan Brockway/antony Bull beat calvin soper/steve soper 16-12 mens pairs

antony Bull/robert Jones beat paul Barker/curtis Harrison 20-13 veteran singLes

alex Horne beat ron erskine 23-9

yardstick

steve soper beat robin armstrong 8-5

mixed 2 wood singLes

antony Bull beat steve soper 18-5

men’s singLes

antony Bull beat steve soper 21-5

LongLey cup

alex Horne beat robert Jones 21-1

men’s consoLation

dave walter beat calvin soper 22- 17

Lewis tropHy

Jim Jennings/antony Bull beat calvin soper/robin armstrong 20 – 19

Good Times Ahead at Emsworth Cricket Club

as the temperatures finally start to fall, the leaves turn their gorgeous shades and drift around in the breeze, one season draws to a close but is immediately followed by works and plans for the following year.autumn renovations have been completed, dates set for agms and enquiries made about winter nets. it is also time to reflect on the season past and

have designs on the future through the early part of the summer, 70 all-stars and dynamos turned out on saturday mornings for their introduction into the world of cricket.this has increased from 20+ in 2022 and demonstrates the growth in this area of the game. Huge thanks must go to nick webb who drives this part of

By mike skiffins, portsmouth ctc

Q. i notice one of the valves on my bike tyres is at a funny angle. does this matter? the bike seems to ride ok.

a yes, it is important.the valve should point directly at the centre of the wheel, that is, at right angles to the rim. this is vital because the valve, which sticks out so that you can pump up the tyre, is basically a metal tube glued into the side of the rubber tube inside the outer casing. such a joint is a bit delicate because joining two different materials together is technically difficult, and therefore inclined to be weak. the tube is like a long balloon and when you pump the tyre up it can’t stretch like a party balloon does because of the stiff rubber of the outer tyre, so the air becomes pressurised and we can ride over bumps etc.

if that valve is bent over at an angle it puts stress on the join with the tube and can eventually tear then the air leaks out but it is not like a puncture that can be mended, the tube is ruined and you’ll need a new one.

so, why does this happen? well, when the tyre is fully inflated the pressure between the tube, the tyre, and the rim of your wheel locks them all together, nice and tight. if the tyre gets soft because the air has leaked out over time and you continue to ride it ( perhaps you haven’t used the bike for a while and didn’t check

the club so well, ably supported by an enthusiastic group of coaches and assistants, several of whom have come through the junior ranks themselves. it’s a credit to the club that there is an immense sense of belonging amongst these younger members and the continuity that it creates.

the next major stage in the club’s development is the completion of phase 1 of the refurbishment of the pavilion. this will be completed in time for the new season and provide modern changing and showering facilities supported by a new boiler system.the club will then set about completing the remainder of the social areas as soon as funds become available if any local businesses or

the pressures before you started off) the gap between the tyre and the wheel rim isn’t so great and with braking etc.the drag of the road pulls the tyre round a bit and the valve gets distorted.

if you just pump it up the tube will be at that funny angle and risk being torn out of the tube

it’s fairly easy to put right though, you’ll be pleased to hear, let the air out of the tyre and with one hand squeeze the tyre and tube at the sides, while with the other hand push the wheel away from the direction of tilt. it will only be a fraction of an inch, but you’ll see the valve move to the right angle position it needs to be in if you ’ ve gone too far just pull the other way. once the valve is right, pump up the tyre until it’s hard and it will stay there, and you can be ready for your next ride

builders are interested in helping the club with this, either through sponsorship or providing essential services, please do get in touch.

Looking ahead, like all organisations, the natural cycle of life means that we are always on the lookout for new members to either join teams or help behind the scenes, volunteering to assist with coaching, groundwork, scoring, umpiring or simply enjoying the pleasures of watching our great game if you are new to the area or find yourself interested in helping out in some way or other,please do get in touch contact nickwebb21@yahoocom for further informationyou are guaranteed a warm welcome

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dave walter v calvin soper men’s consolation

HAVANT BOrOUGH SPOrTS ASSOCIATION

44th SPOrTS AWArDS NOMINATe NOW!

Havant Borough sports association is an independent group of sports clubs which has been in existence for over 40 years. our mission is to help each other to develop our clubs, share good practice and raise the profile of sport.we are pleased to be working towards our next awards evening and celebrating the hard work and dedication of local sports participants as well as volunteers during 2025.the awards will take place on thursday 5th February 2026.

nominations are invited in the following categories.

Junior sportsman

Junior sportswoman

senior sportsman

senior sportswoman

veteran sportsman

veteran sportswoman

Junior disability sportsperson

senior disability sportsperson

Junior team senior team

coach youngvolunteer service to sport special merit club official

nomination forms and further information on the judging criteria can be found on the Havant Borough sports association website http://havant-sportsassociation.org.uk/ all nominations must be submitted for consideration by december the committee is also seeking support from local individuals and businesses who would like to sponsor an award and invite any interested parties to contact Bev cooper at: havantsports@gmail.com

National Park strengthens commitment to water

the south downs national park is making a renewed call to action to improve the health of our rivers, streams and seas as a major new report is published today the “water in the park” report is the first of its kind for the national park and shines a stark spotlight on the state of waterways across the south downs region.

the key finding is that most bodies of water are failing to meet good ecological standards, with an overall decline from 2014 to 2022.the study covers six river catchment partnerships across a vast swathe of sussex, Hampshire and surrey, revealing that 90 per cent of rivers and lakes are not achieving good status (under the water Framework directive).

meanwhile, 75 per cent of estuaries and coastal waters are not meeting good ecological status – which is a benchmark for a healthy ecosystem that can support a balanced range of plants and animals. some 55 per cent of groundwaters are also not achieving good status.

the national park authority is now calling on partners, landowners, businesses,

local councils and communities to come together to find long-term solutions that will help improve water quality and management, kickstarting nature recovery and bringing benefits to all.

the call to action comes as the national park authority is finalising its partnership management plan (pmp) –which lays out priorities for the national park for the next five years – and further strengthening its commitment to water

siôn mcgeever, chief executive of the national park authority, said:“water is fundamental to the biodiversity, landscape, and wellbeing of communities in and around the south downs national park.

“we also know that improving the water environment is really important to people as they’ve told us in our recent consultation for the partnership management plan.

“therefore we want the national park to play a leading role in improving water courses so they can be healthier and richer in wildlife

“this is a commitment we’re making knowing that there are a huge number of

complex challenges ahead, from individual behaviour, to climate change and national policy But we know this amazing landscape that’s been designated for the nation deserves to have cleaner, healthier water” and siôn added:“our powers and resources as a national park are actually quite limited, so we want to bring everyone together, from water companies to landowners and river trusts, to use our collective strength to tackle this issue

“work to improve our water is already under way across the region as part of many different projects and partnerships,but we need more of them and with greater resources.

“this won’t be an overnight fix and recovery will happen over many, many years. under our renature initiative and emerging pmp, we’ve set our ambitious goal for more nature everywhere for everyone and this can only happen by prioritising water in the landscape

tilly Hutton, south Hantsvolleyball club, receives the award for Junior sports woman 2024.

YOUR MONEY

Digital deadlines and identity checks

Key information for local businesses and charities

as we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to look ahead and prepare for some key changes coming in 2026 that could affect how you manage your finances and company records. MakingTax Digital for IncomeTax

the government’s making tax digital (mtd) programme is expanding and it could affect how you report your income to Hmrc

From april 2026, most individuals with income over £50,000 from selfemployment or property will need to use compatible software to keep digital records and submit updates to Hmrc every quarter a year later, in april 2027, the threshold will drop to £30,000. this is a significant shift from the current system of submitting a self assessment tax return once a year under mtd for income tax, you’ll need to:

• keep digital records of income and expenses

• submit quarterly updates via

approved software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Freeagent)

• provide an end-of-year summary and final declaration if you’re still using spreadsheets or paper records, now is a good time to consider moving to cloud accounting software. doing so not only ensures compliance but can also make your financial planning smoother and more accurate in the new year Companies House ID verification there are also changes underway for limited and charitable companies.

Gardening

Article from the Hayling Island Horticultural Society

we were delighted to welcome back elizabeth sawday from apuldram roses to give us a follow up talk on putting our roses to bed. she previously spoke to us about establishing roses in our gardens and keeping them healthy apuldram roses are now the largest rose growers in west sussex and have been successfully growing roses for 50 years. roses have a life span on average of 20-25 years and many of us will still have roses adorning our gardens, even though they may be losing their leaves. elizabeth explained that Black spot is something we have to live with, but there are natural preventative measures that can be taken to limit its damage it preys on weak roses so make sure they are well pruned, fed and watered and when the leaves fall, make sure you dispose of them all safely and not in the compost bin. you can also give the soil a winterwash with sulphur rose which is the natural enemy of blackspot – there are plenty of products on the market. autumn pruning is beneficial to all roses and the rule of thumb is prune bush roses to knee height in autumn and ankle in spring. climbers should be

From Liese Holden

to improve transparency and reduce fraud, from 18th november 2025 companies House has mandated that identities are verified for:

• company directors

• people with significant control (pscs) this applies to both new appointments and existing roles, meaning everyone affected needs to verify their id with companies House, either directly or through an authorised agent such as an accountant.

it’s wise to get underway with this now and consider whether any board

changes in the new year need to be planned for Look ahead with confidence

these changes are part of a wider effort to improve clarity, build trust, and modernise how organisations report and operate But they will also bring new responsibilities and some extra admin for businesses and charities.

if you think you may be affected, now is the perfect time to seek advice and get prepared.at morris crocker, we’re already helping clients across portsmouth and the south coast prepare for making tax digital and the new companies House requirements.

contact: mc@morriscrocker.co.uk

you can also find useful guidance on our website: www.morriscrocker.co.uk as this is the christmas edition,we’d like to take the opportunity to wish you a restful break and a successful start to the new year

Putting your roses to Bed!

trained laterally either in a fan or espalier form, cutting off all the downward growth. roses naturally will bloom upwards or at the top, so if the stems are lacking in leaves and blooms, try and train growth out to the side make sure you remove all suckers; these are stems that grow from beneath the bud union or graft. they are usually acid

a third in autumn. However, please bear in mind that you cannot kill roses by over

pruning and if any plant is growing where you don’t want it to, cut it back!

if you are growing roses in pots, prune as above and remove some of the top soil and replace with a good mulch which will work its way down overwinter. every 4-5 years, lift the rose out of the pot and clear the roots of soil, trim them back and replant in new compost, maybe adding some mycorrhizal fungus around the roots to promote growth. elizabeth advised against growing a new roses in the exact spot of an old rose and if you do, make

sure you enrich the soil as much as possible also elevate your pots off the ground to ensure they do not become waterlogged. autumn is the season for bare root roses. once very popular, growing roses from bare roots grew out of fashion with people preferring to buy more established roses for ‘instant gardening’. However, this is the best and most cost efficient way to populate your garden with more roses.these can be ordered in advance and there are huge variety available

once your roses have been pruned, spread well-rotted farmyard manure around the base of the roses, keeping the bud union clear and if you have no pets, a good feed of bonemeal is beneficial.

elizabeth brought along samples of some of her favourite rose varieties: Ballerina – a 1920’s hybrid musk shrub rose; Lilac wine – a floribunda; chandos Beauty- with beautiful shell pink blooms; one in a million – a rich crimson, highly fragranced and upright rose

shrub roses should be pruned back by

Air Aces

Monday 24th November - 1845 for 1930

“the raF ‘v’ Bombers,vulcan,victor and valiant.” a talk presented by mr andy richardson -andy richardson has been engaged in aviation throughout his adult life starting in 1960 with an 18-year flying career in the raF which included crewing the nuclear armedvulcan during the cold war He subsequently held high level posts in international Business development in British aerospace, macdonnell douglas and Boeing until his retirement. He is a member of the royal institute of navigation and a Fellow of the royal aeronautical society post wwii with the advent of the nuclear age Britain’s military aviation ability was low in terms of aircraft, aircrew and

system capability new four-jet bomber designs, the avrovulcan,vickersvaliant and Handley pagevictor were brought into service For over a decade the raF “v” bombers and their crews provided Britain’s nuclear deterrent and in so doing kept the country safe during the height of the cold war they have been appropriately named the “ultimate peacekeepers”.

Hayling Island Horticultural Society

to get into the festive mood, there is a coach outing the Hillier gardens – Light up, romsey on Wednesday 3rd December the experience unfolds across a series of immersive themed zones

10,000 Native Oysters to be reintroduced into harbours

‘it’s amazing to see long-term plans falling into place! Handbooks and how-to guides were created from all the lessons learned by the university of portsmouth and Blue marine Foundation teams in the hope that the baton could be passed on as we can scale up seabed restoration sites,’ dr. Luke Helmer, restoration science manager at Blue marine Foundation said of the project.‘it is amazing that two organisations have now done this in the solent and will keep the larvae flowing, this is critical to populate the seabed sites and establish large seabed populations.with this now taking place across the country, i am excited to see the evidence build and showcase the importance of the native oyster for people and nature’

an adult native oyster can filter up to 200 litres of water per day.alongside restoring the seabed population, the team will be studying the effects of native oysters on local water quality; assessing whether oysters are an effective nature-based solution for the water quality issues we are facing in the solent and beyond.the Final straw Foundation will be assisted by a team of dedicated volunteers at all stages of the project, from planning and prepping to installation and monitoring.the charity is grateful to the institute of marine sciences at the university of portsmouth for allowing the use of their facilities for oyster scrubbing events.

Hannah cooper, campaigns officer at the Final straw Foundation, enthuses:‘we are showing that real conservation and ecosystem restoration is not out of reach for everyday people you don’t need a massive team or a vast academic background to get stuck in with positive action for our planet.’

native oysters provide a plethora of important ecosystem services such as removing excess nutrients and preventing algal blooms; stabilising the sediment; and improving biodiversity this restoration project will see local biodiversity monitored monthly alongside water quality metrics such as pollution indicators and nutrient levels. the Final straw Foundation are looking for more volunteers to assist with the project, so check out their website to get involved: https://finalstrawfoundation.org/

Monday 8th December - 1845 for 1930

“more aerobatic Flying” - presented by mr chris Burkett, Former uk national aerobatic champion and member of gForce aerobatics.air display pilot chris Burkett is returning to air aces, to give more insights into the world of global aerobatic display flying, with further tales and photos of his recent adventures, spanning the globe and including china, india, nigeria, the middle east and the philippines; and, closer to home he displays at uk air displays and even private events such as gender reveals!

designed to tell a story through light, sound and atmosphere and you will wander through glowing gardens, enchanted hollows and playful dreamscapes. For more info and to reserve a place contact sue on outings@hihs.org.ukwe are also holding a christmas table arrangement workshop with Bethan knights from Harbourside

Solent MaleVoice Choir

solent malevoice choir, one of Hampshire’s leading choirs, are pleased to announce their evening concert to be held at st. Faith’s church,west street, Havant on Saturday 15th November commencing at 7 00pm their special guests on that evening will be the renownedtreharris malevoice choir who are making a rare visit to the south coast from their home in southwales. solent malevoice choir, who are based in Havant, has been in existence for over 60 years and has a reputation for high-class renditions of songs from modern stage musicals through to religious works. Like most male voice choirs the music is chosen to suit the range of voices and the ability of the choir, its repertoire including songs sung in welsh as well as the more traditional items. the choir has sung in many local venues, on tv and radio whilst also being invited to sing in the royal albert Hall in London, in concert with the prestigious welsh national opera, most counties in southern england and even in the valleys of south wales. the choir has

What’s on

Cantemus Choir

Saturday 13th December at 7.30pm. the nativity” concert - st Faiths church, Havant. po9 1eH - tickets £12. cantemus is a choir local to Havant, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026. the choir welcomes voices of all ages and backgrounds and exists as a platform to showcase young musical scholars. recent past musical directors have included will waine and george Haynes, who have ties to chichester cathedral and now emily christian, a graduate of royal Holloway, leads the group www.cantemushavant.com

Flowers on Wednesday 10th December from 2.30pm Bethan will guide you through the process of making a lovely christmas centrepiece using locally grown, seasonal & sustainable flowers. the cost of £20 a head (includes, moss, chicken wire, container, candle and adornments) and everyone needs to bring along a bucket of foliage

raised monies for many charitable organisations both national and local. treharris malevoice choir started in the late 19th century but was interrupted by events such as world wars. reforming in its current guise in 1960, mainly by the working men of deep navigation colliery, it is currently led by esteemed musical director mrs Llinos davies, Bem. the choir has a strong tradition of performing to entertain and raising money for charitable causes both at home and abroad. they too have sung at the royal albert Hall and several national eisteddfods as well as many other english festivals – even travelling to germany to perform. solent malevoice choir meet every Tuesday night to rehearse and learn new music under the leadership of musical director, Huw thomas. potential new members are always welcome to the pallant centre, Havant at 7.00pm to see what we do and to join us – there is no need to read music or take any sort of singing test.

What’s

Monday 3 November - el pony pisador (spain) 8pm £18.00 unreserved seating the old malthouse (aka chidham village Hall),a259/chidham Lane po18 8tL the band’s name might create a wry smile but their music is a delicious mix of

celtic, sea shanties, bluegrass, tarantella, and yodel – you simply don’t know what’s coming up next except that it’s absolutely top quality, and you’ll love it!

Thursday 20 November - ranagri -8pm £18.00 unreserved seating.westbourne community Hall, river street. po10 8tg a dynamic folk band unafraid to blend traditional irish and British roots with modern influences and world music textures. don’t expect to stay in your seat! Sunday 23 November - wreckless eric2pm £17.50 unreserved seating.the Havana, Little London, chichester po19 1pH ‘whole wide world’ is rightfully acknowledged as one of the best punk rock

singles of all time, but this merely scratches the surface of a hugely multi-talented musician who plays this show to showcase his new, and eagerly awaited, album.

nB: stairway access to venue

Wednesday 26 November 8pm -Flook –30th anniversary tour - £25.00 unreserved seating. st. James church, church path, emsworth. po10 7dp - an anglo-irish quartet who have constantly delighted audiences with their fantastic arrangements of traditional and contemporary tunes.

Saturday 6 December - the Jeremiahs8pm £20.00 unreserved seating.the old malthouse (aka chidhamvillage Hall), a259/chidham Lane, po18 8tL

the most popular irish folk band we’ve ever presented – they remain loyal to the tradition but give it a liberal seasoning of excitement!

friday 12 December - maroon town (uk/caribbean) 8pm £20.00. unreserved seating with dancing.westbourne community Hall, river street. po10 8tg the perfect band to celebratewemsFest’s 15th anniversary.dancefloor fillers,theirafrocaribbean grooves never fail to delight our very reasonably priced and wellstocked licensed bar helps wemsFest produce events like this. please do not bring your own. parking with consideration to local residents is appreciated. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

GrAND LOCAL ArT eXHIBITION & SALe WITH A WINTer fAIr

rowLands c society and r are joining together again to put on the ever popular ar on novemBer 15tH from10am to 4.30pm at ro parish Hall, Links Lane with christmas a great chance to pur christmas car you can also tr tombola.the and preserves on sale and will be ser delicious refreshments. to this warm and enjo event, bring your friends and f wintry november w the painting society ar their indoor winter pr looking forwar demo/workshops b 11th) and sue cooper (dec 2nd).there is a special workshop on portraits (nov 25th) and a Life/portrait session (dec 9th).the term will be rounded off with the

Rowlands Castle Painting Society

Art Exhibition and Sale

Saturday & Sunday

15th & 16th Nov.

10am to 4.30 pm

In collaboration with Rowlands Castle W.I. Winter Fair Refreshments and sales all at Rowlands Castle Parish Hall Links Lane PO9 6AD

Full details of the programme and how to become a member of this friendly group are on the website: http://rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.co.uk

Sussex SnowdropTrust

spread some festive joy with a sussex snowdrop trust card. all profits made go directly towards the children we support. packs of 10 from just £3 50 – online: thesussexsnowdroptrust com or call: 01243 572433 – we’ll post them to you!

Cosham Probus

Grittenham Barn Christmas Market

friday 21st & Saturday 22nd November 10am-4pm. in aid of the sussex snowdrop trust

explore a fantastic array of gifts and homewares in a beautiful festive setting. £3 entrance fee, children Free signposted just off the a272, petworth to midhurst road, gu28 0pg www.grittenhambarn.com

cosham probus is a social club for retired professional/businessmen, meeting for a lunch and conversation on the 4th tuesday of each month at denville’s House, emsworth road, Havant.we usually enjoy a talk by a guest speaker after our sitdown meal.

anyone who may be interested can gain more information by contacting the secretary, david pattenden at: coshamprobus@gmail.com or by calling 07960 950433. new members are always welcome

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Great Coastal Birdwatch returns to the Solent

Bird aware solent is inviting anyone who lives near the coast to take part in this year’s great coastal Birdwatch, running from Saturday 18 October to Sunday 2 November

now in its seventh year, the event celebrates the spectacular arrival of thousands of migratory birds that spend the colder months along the solent’s shores. From arctic siberia to greenland and canada, these birds travel vast distances to reach the region’s rich mudflats and saltmarshes.

taking part is simple – anyone visiting the coast during the two-week event can join in by recording how many different bird species they spot in up to an hour they can then share what they saw with Bird aware on its website

Bird aware ranger eloise mott said: “watching thousands of birds arrive on our shores each autumn is truly

how important this area is for wildlife”

“By sharing migratory birds’ stories, we hope people will feel inspired to look out for them and give them space to rest and feed undisturbed.”

Last year around 100 different species were recorded – including ospreys and several red-listed species such as dunlins, black-tailed godwits and lapwings.

to mark the occasion, Bird aware is hosting free events across the region, including guided birdwatching walks in Lymington, Fareham and the isle ofwight, as well as pop-up activities along the coastline

Bird aware is also helping to host a special open day attitchfield Haven national nature reserve on Saturday 25 October From 10am to 3pm visitors can enjoy free

WeA Havant Branch

the spring History course tutored by Jennifer goldsmith for the Havant Branch of the wea has now been agreed as:“the Long industrial revolution” the industrial revolution is sometimes depicted as beginning in the 19th century, whereas it began well before that. a complex process of industrialization, had unforeseen consequences for British people, changing lives both of those who migrated to the new expanding towns and those who remained in rural occupations. did it influence only those in the midlands and the north, or were lives here in the south equally changed? this course

What’s on

considers the impact of industrialization upon the lives of our recent ancestors. the 10 week course will be held at the emsworth community centre commencing on thursday 8th January from 10am to midday and finishing on 19th march with a break for half term on 19th February the course will be available to book in late autumn on the wea website at: https://www.wea.org.uk/ or telephone 0300 303 3464

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