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The Ukrainian Art Project painting a picture of resilience and hope the ukrainian art group has gifted Havant Borough council a collaborative art piece as a symbol of appreciation for our support of the ukrainian art project. the ukrainian art project was run by creatful and supported by Havant Borough council from 2023 to 2024. it offered a supportive space for ukrainian children and adults affected by war and displacement. Led by ukrainian art teacher and art therapy practitioner maryna melnyk, the project helped participants revive their ties to tradition and heritage, process emotions, and explore personal growth. they were able to develop their creativity through fine art, traditional decorative painting, clay modelling and mixed media. the artwork, titled ‘tree of life’ is a stretched canvas in the traditional ukrainian folk style petrykivka – a vivid decorative painting that carries motifs of life, hope, and resilience. maryna melnyk said: “we were honoured to present our artwork as a token of our

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10,000 Oysters Scrubbed by Volunteers as Part of Solent Restoration Project volunteers have scrubbed 10,000 native european flat oysters as part of the Final straw Foundation’s oyster restoration project. the oysters, sourced from pembrokeshire, wales, are being prepared for installation at sites across portsmouth, Hayling island, and gosport, Hampshire, where they will help restore local marine ecosystems. the 24th, 25th and 26th november 2025, saw more than 150 volunteers

dedicate a combined effort of over 700 hours working at the university of portsmouth’s marine labs, which generously provided the facilities for the event. the project has been guided by the Blue marine Foundation, ensuring that best practice conservation methods are followed at every stage. european flat oysters have declined by 95% since the 1800s due to disease, overexploitation, habitat loss, and pollution.

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as we move into 2026, i’ve seen a powerful shift in how people define feeling “sexy.” it’s no longer limited to aesthetics or rapid transformations. From my perspective as a nutritionist, true sexiness comes from feeling energised, healthy, and connected to your body—and that begins with everyday choices around food, movement, and mindset. Nutrition: the foundation of selfconfidence good nutrition remains the most underestimated tool for boosting sensual confidence. when i work with clients, the first thing i emphasise is that food isn’t just fuel—it directly influences mood, hormones, skin health, and emotional wellbeing. a diet rich in colourful vegetables, berries, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins supports stable energy and balanced hormones, both essential for feeling vibrant and attractive. in particular, omega-3 rich foods like salmon, flaxseed, and walnuts help reduce inflammation and support brain health, while antioxidant-packed produce enhances

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Year Two of Water sports residential twenty-six year 10 Btec sport students went on an unforgettable five-day water sports trip to uksa on the isle of wight at the end of october. the group took part in a full programme of activities both on and off the water, designed to challenge them, build confidence and develop key life skills. each day saw students rotate through

two hands-on sessions, followed by an evening activity that kept energy levels high and teamwork strong. Highlights included kayaking along the coastline, stand-up paddleboarding, and learning the fundamentals of windsurfing. students also had the chance to try keel boating and take part in a series of lively water-based games. staff praised the students for their

enthusiasm, resilience and willingness to push challenge but also a valuable learning experience. From communication and themselves outside their comfort zones.“it was fantastic to see them grow in confidence,” cooperation to problem-solving and one teacher said, “they supported each other, perseverance, students returned with strengthened skills and plenty of stories to built new friendships and showed real share — along with a renewed appreciation teamwork throughout the week.” for the great outdoors. the trip proved not only a physical

Havant Academy rises to Become One of england’s Most Improved Schools for Attendance Havant academy has achieved remarkable progress in the last year, securing its place as the third most improved small secondary school in england for attendance. this milestone reflects a whole-school effort to tackle persistent absence, re-engage learners, and rebuild a culture of belonging where regular attendance is understood as the foundation of success. Leaders at Havant academy have introduced a more structured and proactive approach to attendance. daily monitoring, targeted pastoral support, and closer work with families have been key drivers of improvement. staff have also focused on early intervention, identifying concerns quickly and working

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and organisations to provide students with information on sectors, career paths, qualifications and post 16 options. we had over 20 exhibitors sharing their experience and advice about future career opportunities with students. they included the army, police, coastguard, portsmouth

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in october, eight excited year 7 girls travelled to twickenham for a special rugby touch tournament, where they had the chance to learn new skills and experience the thrill of competing at one of the sport’s most iconic venues. throughout the day, the students took part in coaching sessions designed to introduce them to the fundamentals of rugby touch. they then put their new skills into action, competing against a range of schools from across the region. despite it being their first

Breakfast Club receives Additional funding the Hayling and Havant stores representatives visited Havant academy on 05th november to present the school with a cheque for £5,000 for the school’s breakfast club. the funds have been awarded after a successful funding application was made to the tesco community stronger starts fund.tesco

Success Celebrated at Second Annual Awards evening Havant academy celebrated the achievements of its students on the evening of thursday 23 october during the school’s second annual awards ceremony, recognising exceptional progress, determination and contribution throughout the academic year of 2024/25. Held in the academy’s atrium, the event brought together students, parents, staff and the wider community for an evening of recognition and pride. awards were presented across a range of categories, highlighting academic achievement. now in its second year, the annual awards evening has quickly become a highlight of the school calendar, reinforcing Havant academy’s focus on recognising progress and effort as much

as attainment. one of the evening’s top honours, the ridge award for outstanding progress, was presented to ruby ackerley, who was praised for her remarkable development and commitment to learning and progress ruby made. Headteacher and staff members commended on the collective efforts of students across all year groups, noting the continued rise in academic standards and positive attitudes among the school community, 58 students were recognised and received awards for their outstanding attitude to learning. this year's awards ceremony also saw the introduction of two new awards to

The Brilliant Club this term our year 7 and 8 students from the stellar group started work on a project with the Brilliant club. the scholars programme gives students in secondary school the opportunity to explore higher education and build key skills to help them succeed in the next stages of their education. in this programme, students have the opportunity to work with a phd researcher to experience university-style learning. this allows our students to develop their academic skills as they debate, research and apply critical thinking skills. we are delighted to give our students

the earliest opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence to secure a place at a competitive university. students have started working with andrew from the university of Brighton on the topic ‘war, what is it good for?’ once they have completed the programme, students will

tournament, the girls showed impressive teamwork, determination and enthusiasm in every match. a highlight of the trip was the opportunity to meet several members of the england women’s rugby team, who offered encouragement, signed autographs and inspired the young players with their stories from the sport’s highest level. the event proved to be an unforgettable experience, leaving the girls more confident, motivated and eager to continue developing their rugby skills.

stronger starts invites schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations supporting children and young people to apply for funding for causes that improve access to healthy, nutritious food. the funding will continue to help support the breakfast club to ensure a range of breakfast options are always readily available every morning for our students.this funding plays an essential role providing substantial breakfast choices to students before school. recognise staff achievements. the governors wanted to recognise a non-teaching member of staff as they are often the unsung heroes and a vital part of school life, hence the award name Heart of the school. this award recognises an individual whose dedication and work significantly supports the smooth running and positive environment of the school. this year's winner of the Heart of the school went to mrs r Hall (inclusion manager). the teaching innovation award recognises teaching excellence and is awarded to a member of staff who has shown outstanding and innovative teaching practices and student outcomes. the 2025 winner was our Head of maths mr m Francis. since arriving at Havant in January 2023 mr Francis has rejuvenated the maths department and his commitment to teaching & learning has complete an independent essay on their analysis. miss choudhry (stellar programme Lead) has been really impressed with the discussions and debates so far stating, “our students have really engaged with the programme. it has been fantastic to see how much they have grown and developed over the past few weeks”. at the end of the programme, students will complete an independent assignment and go on to a graduation trip to a university. year 7 students from the stellar group have also recently

we believe our breakfast club is an integral part of school by ensuring all our students start the day nourished and ready to learn.the club also provides students an opportunity to meet with their friends every morning whilst relaxing in the atrium. Jacqui Hager,tesco Havant community champion said,“how thrilled they were to be able to support a local school with such a worthwhile cause and ensuring students get a substantial breakfast and vital start to the day”. reaped significant increases in gcses and progress of our students. our roll of Honour for our 24/25 year 11academic award prizes: engLisH Language - alexia psaila engLisH Literature - caleb Jones matHematics - megan oakshott science - violet mcgowan History - ruby ackerley geograpHy - callum rackley spanisH - keris cooper Fine art - priyanka patel music - cleo Hayward perForming arts - Jessica Horton sport - curtis potter HeaLtH & sociaL care - Bonnie Japes catering - katy redsull outstanding academic acHievement - megan oakshott tHe ridge award For outstanding progress - ruby ackerley visited the university of portsmouth to learn about the opportunities available and skills needed as they move through their educational journey. effort and persistence are important skills when starting secondary school but also in any new adventure. students were encouraged to think about all the wonderful skills they already have but also ones they hope to develop during secondary school and beyond. the students had a fantastic day of team building activities, a campus tour and a chance to hear from university students about what options are available. they all came back to school talking about what they might be interested in studying in the future.

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church Bells. we've grown accustomed to hearing them. many of us had bells at our wedding. and many more have appreciated their timeless sound at times of victory, commemoration, new year and many other times of celebration. i’m kev Lee, captain of bells at st peter and st paul, Hambledon. a beautiful ancient church in the heart of the village with a ring of six bells, three of which have been rung since 1749. they rang for waterloo, trafalgar and ve day. they rang for Queen victoria’s and king charles iii coronations, and all coronations in between. one person to a rope we need six to ring the circle. and that is increasingly becoming a problem.we urgently need more ringers. so let’s dispel some myths. • you do not have to be religious. it is a secular activity. everyone is welcome. • you don't need to be physically strong. once proficient, many bells are rung with not much more than finger tip control.

• and if you ever thought it was just pulling a rope, you've been misinformed. there’s so much more to it. always something new to learn. if you think you might be interested, the first step is to visit a tower and see the fun we have. if you want to, climb to the belfry and see the bells. Have a first try. and if you want to develop further, that’s easily arranged. Full training is given in rope handling. and in a few short weeks you'll be ringing with the band. ringing the changes and much more. at Hambledon we practice on Thursday evenings, 7:30 to 9pm. if you think you might be interested, come along for a taster session. we’d love to meet you. telephone or email either myself or our secretary debbie. Be assured of a warm welcome. make use of these dark evenings by learning a new skill. it's fun. kev. 07391 264231 kglee@sky.com debbie: debbie.morey@hotmail.co.uk

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How much tax revenue does the UK Classic Car industry generate? i recently attended a session put on for those operating in the classic car industry, reviewing the findings of an organisation called assetclassic. although i am not generally that keen on classic cars being viewed in financial terms or treated as assets, i am more interested in their history and peoples passion for rusty old cars, i confess i found their findings interesting. among

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their conclusions were that the total value of the global classic car market is around €80bn, with a value chain of €89–90bn, and that the wider industry revolving around classic cars is significant at approximately €40bn. this prompted me to consider: what size is the uk market and, particularly in the light of the recent budget and the months leading up to it, how much tax revenue does the industry generate? the point being that the classic car world has a far larger economic footprint than many might imagine. while we could find no recent, fully reliable evidence, Hero-era produced a report in 2020

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economic experts in the runup to the recent Budget—the sector generates £2.9bn in tax revenues, mainly through income tax, national insurance and vat. to put that into context, aside from financial services, the sectors most often cited for their economic contribution include the fishing industry (£1.1bn), scotch whisky (£7.3bn) and the music industry (£8bn). which supports the view that the uk the Hcva, the body representing our market makes a substantial market, points out that the uk classic car contribution to our economy. Hero estimated the value of the uk’s stock sector is larger than all of these oftof classic vehicles at £12.6bn. in total, quoted industries. our sector is therefore not only the industry contributes £8.7bn of significant in size but also makes a gross value added to the uk (a rough meaningful contribution to the uk equivalent to gdp) and provides economy—a contribution that is scarcely employment for more than 110,000 people. Finally—and pertinent given we understood, let alone recognised, by our political leaders. have all been forced to become

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due on that date. the second follows on 31 July. missing either could result in interest or penalties, so include both in your cashflow planning. make use of tax-free savings take advantage of tax-efficient wrappers like isas and pensions: • use your isa allowance (£20,000 per year) to shield savings interest or investments from tax. • consider a Lifetime isa if you're saving for your first home or retirement. • pension contributions can reduce your taxable income — and even bring back some of your personal allowance if you’re earning just over £100,000.

protecting your income without employer sick pay, many self-employed people find themselves vulnerable if illness or injury stops them working. Look into income protection, critical illness cover or business overhead insurance to avoid depleting your savings in a crisis. make a plan, then check in. start with simple steps: open a separate tax account, set a monthly savings target, and automate payments. review your income and spending quarterly, and adjust your plan if business picks up or slows down. a bit of planning now can help you stay focused on running your business — not worrying about bills. need help understanding how to build a financial safety net or prepare for tax season? contact morris crocker today.

Gardening Article from the Hayling Island Horticultural Society

do you love winter? cold, crisp days where you can view the world and your garden with clarity. these are the months to prepare and plan, to prune, weed and add dormant plants ready to burst to life in spring. when you see you see the bare structure of your garden you can plan where to fill in gaps and add more plants for later in the year. we often see mid-winter as a time when nothing is happening in the garden, but it is an excellent time to spend some time outdoors. this is a good time to attack perennial and persistent weeds by digging them up from the roots and to mulch around the base of plants to add nutrients. most plants are best left overwinter for wildlife, but you can start a slow cut back as plants start to look the worse for wear. greenhouses and sheds also benefit from a clean and tidy up. if you have never tried growing potatoes (seed potatoes can be purchased at our trading centre or online) this is the best time of year to start this process. chitting potatoes means sprouting the potato tuber –

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putting it, most eyes upright, in a light, cool but frost-free place at about 50F (10c). if you have only a few potato tubers, you can line them up in egg cartons or a shallow box, taking care to separate the potatoes and keep them upright. after 4-6 weeks strong, short green shoots should appear about 23cms long from the eyes of each tuber. these can then be planted out once the soil has warmed up, anytime from mid-march. there are many creative ways to grow potatoes if space is limited (deep pots or sacks) and this is certainly something our younger gardeners might enjoy getting involved in. there is nothing tastier than a freshly dug potato!

pleased to welcome members for an annual report followed by an enjoyable light buffet and a quiz. the president’s award was made this year by ray Jones to anthony athill for his outstanding and tireless work in the growing together

project – working on gardening clubs and projects in the local schools. this rewarding works reaps benefits for the pupils and if anyone is interested in getting involved, please do get in touch with us on: admin@hihs.org.uk

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Cycle Clinic By mike skiffins, portsmouth ctc

this time i haven’t got a question, but something that happened to me. i suddenly found one morning that my tyre had gone soft. not too much, so i pumped it up and went for a short ride. next morning it had gone soft again so i reckoned i had a small puncture and took the tyre off and checked the tube out. i could see no sign of a puncture so put some air in it before holding it a section at a time into a bowl of water.

there was no sign of a puncture but there were a few bubbles coming up from the valve itself. i’ve never had this before with the presta type of valve so i was very surprised and thought i’d have to get a new tube. However i found that the valve unscrews and the central part or core could be removed and in fact replacements are freely available and cheap. it cost me about £5.00 for a pack of ten, but i may have been lucky. so i had to buy a pack of ten to replace just one, but i expect that i’ll need to use the others sooner or later, and i replaced the valve core put some air into the tube and checked under water again and there was no leak, so i refitted the tyre and everything was fine. How could the valve suddenly start to

leak after several years on the bike? the valve is in effect totally enclosed inside an airtight rubber tube? what could possibly happen in there ? my guess is that every time we inflate our tyres we are pumping in air at the ambient temperature and humidity of the time and place. chances are that this will be in the summer because we do most of our cycling in the good weather, so when the weather changes, and winter comes and goes year in and out, and any moisture in the air condenses out. the only metal inside the tube is the valve components, so it is possible that a little bit of corrosion can crop up.

the actual seal for the air is a tiny rubber disc and this, too can be affected by moisture and ever changing temperature. mystery solved. i now know what to do if i get a strange leak that isn’t a puncture, just unscrew the valve core and put a new one in. sorted!

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Hello, my name is chekov, and i am one of the resident cats at the cat & rabbit rescue centre. see you next month. this month, i wanted to share the story of two very special kittens, Liam and his brother noel, who have had quite a tough start in life. they arrived at the centre as kittens, and now at just six months old, Liam has already had to face major surgery to give him the best chance at a happy, active future. when they first came to us, they were both battling fleas, worms, sickness, and injuries to their tails. But poor Liam was struggling to move around on his back legs. after a check with our vet, we learned that Liam had luxating patellas in both of his

Pet of the month - eerie

back legs. that’s a fancy way of saying his this month, we’d love to introduce you kneecaps kept slipping out of place. For to eerie, a very handsome nine-year-old. such a young cat, it meant a long and eerie came to us in september after he was difficult journey ahead, including specialist no longer able to stay in his previous home, consultations, surgery, and months of and he’s been patiently waiting for the right rehabilitation. home ever since. in december, Liam underwent double eerie is a friendly soul with a sweet nature. knee surgery with a specialist vet at He can be a little shy when meeting new optivets. we’re so relieved to say the people, but once he feels comfortable, he operation was a success! now, Liam is absolutely adores being fussed over.all he really focusing on recovery, and thankfully, he has wants is a gentle hand and a quiet spot to relax. his brother noel right by his side to keep his spirits up. But surgery like this comes with a big supporters, we’ve already raised £1,800, an cost. my hardworking humans have been amazing start, but we still have a long way to trying to raise £5,000 to cover Liam’s go. and with 150 animals currently in our operation and the ongoing care he’ll need as care, every bit of help truly makes a he grows. thanks to our incredible difference. Love chekov.

He’s hoping to find a calm, peaceful home without other pets or young children, somewhere he can settle in at his own pace and feel truly safe. eerie does have a slight heart murmur, but at the moment, it simply requires monitoring and doesn’t stop him from enjoying life. if you’re looking for a loving companion with a soft heart and a charming personality, eerie might be the perfect match. if you think you may be able to offer eerie a loving home, please give the centre a call on 01243 967111 or visit our website www.crrc.co.uk

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a new section of the king charles iii coastal path has recently opened at southmoor nature reserve between Langstone and Brockhampton. in october 2021, the already weakened sea wall was breached during a storm allowing the area to flood at high tide. Back in 2017 a plan was considered to allow such a breach to happen under the national policy of “managed realignment”. Breaching of

existing sea defences allows the formation of new flood plains, salt marsh and wildlife habitats. it also provides a buffer to absorb wave energy and in theory can protect adjacent more developed areas. the plan did not proceed because of concerns about damage to underlying utilities. nature has now taken charge and over recent years the flooded area has started to mature into a more natural state, creating a new biodiverse wetland. Breach of the seawall however has resulted in a breakdown of the coastal path which becomes impassable at certain states of the tide. the king charles iii england coast path is a new 2700-mile national trail around all of england’s coast. it is expected that the

path will connect communities around the english coastline from northumberland to cumbria. driven by the need to re-instate the coastal path as part of the king charles route, Hampshire county council working with the Hampshire and isle of wight wildlife trust (Hiiwt) have created a raised walkway that tracks the northern perimeter of southmoor. this excellent development now offers a very welcome “high tide” route as well as the possibility of a delightful circular walk when the tide recedes. the path along the western margin has been cleared and enhanced to allow mobility access and signage has been added. the new route is very timely as a recent study published in the journal ambio has judged Britain to be one the least “nature connected” ranking 57 out of 61 countries. this new route offers great local access to a

beautiful environment. experiencing nature has many recognised health benefits for both physical and mental wellbeing. people with a high degree of “nature connectedness” are more likely to adopt a positive approach to the natural environment.

Locals demand action to save river “on its knees” campaigners are calling on the national environment watchdog to take urgent action to save a local chalk stream and the wildlife that depends on it. in many places, the river ems has run dry or been reduced to a trickle following the summer drought. populations of key species have crashed alarmingly. campaigners say they want the environment agency (ea), set up to protect and improve the environment, to do its job. But it continues to allow portsmouth water to pump unsustainable amounts of water from the river’s underground sources. and local citizen scientists who monitor the river’s wildlife say the agency has failed to respond to their findings. they are calling on the ea to investigate the dramatic drop in river wildlife and urgently cut the amount of water that portsmouth water is allowed to remove. the ems runs from the south downs into chichester Harbour. it is fed by springs coming from the underground chalk bedrock, or aquifer, and flows from the south downs through westbourne, on the Hants/west sussex border, before reaching the sea at emsworth. chalk streams like the ems are as internationally rare and ecologically important as coral reefs or rainforests. rare species including water voles and eels have been recorded in the ems, and local

people have been used to seeing kingfishers, brown trout and many species of bat. the campaign group Friends of the ems (Fote) has been pushing for a reduction in the amount of water taken – or “abstracted” – from the river’s sources. the ea controls an abstraction licence, dating back to the 1960s, which allows portsmouth water to keep removing water from the underground aquifer. the amount removed has steadily increased. Fote founder-member John Barker, a freshwater ecologist, lives on a farm in westbourne. the ems runs through his land and he regularly samples the river for key species that indicate its health. around

one type. it was horrifying. “we have gone beyond the ea’s ‘trigger’ levels for these species. But despite us reporting our findings the ea has failed to respond as agreed. “portsmouth water’s licence is due to be reviewed in 2028. But we need the ea to step in right now and reduce the amount of water the company can take. “already there isn’t enough flow in the river in the summer and autumn due to unsustainable levels of abstraction. coupled with droughts like the one we’ve just had, the river is on its knees. climate change and house building are making the situation worse. “portsmouth water continuously the country, much of this work used to be abstracts almost 300 litres per second from done by the ea but is now picked up by local the aquifer feeding the ems, leaving the people, under a partly ea-sponsored scheme. river flowing at about 20 litres per second He says: “Because of the lack of flow in in recent months.” the river, its all-important gravel habitats Friends of the ems is part of local ecoare smothered with algae and silt. group greening westbourne. to join the populations of small creatures have been Friends, people can email near-decimated. they are needed as food by greeningwestbourne@hotmail.co.uk fish. to find out more, people can search “i usually see thousands of freshwater greening westbourne campaign to see the shrimp in the river. But in recent sampling i group’s website, or find its page on haven’t seen any. in the most recent sample Facebook. only two weeks ago, key groups of greening westbourne is urging organisms were simply missing. where i residents to save water. tips on doing this would be normally counting dozens of are promoted by portsmouth water at individuals of each type, in this sample www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/environment/ there were just three individuals of only saving-water/

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Dowsing in Havant i was asked recently if my dowsing rods were somehow ‘tuned’ to me or could anyone use them. i lent them to the enquirer for a few minutes to show that they weren’t. a few weeks later i was showing someone else how to dowse and the movements were a bit weak, so they asked if it would get more positive as the rods got used to the person. i replied that it was more likely the other way round. as you get more used to using the rods you become more familiar with them (and also dowsing in general) and as you become more comfortable you start to feel more at ease . think of it like riding a bike or driving

a car, at first a new vehicle feels a little bit different but you get used to it. as i have said, the dowsing implements are inanimate objects, it is the dowser who dowses, not the rods or pendulum. i started out in my dowsing experience looking at roman roads as they permeated the country, and so there was a network of them. the mansio in what is now Havant park was actually in the middle of our local network so it is reasonable to expect to find several roads lost to time in the area. i knew that the old roman road from chichester changed direction by a few degrees at Havant, and identified the point at which it did. in the churchyard, by the

tree just opposite the robin Hood pub. at this point we now have Homewell, a short n/s road. i dowsed if this had been a roman road, and yes, it ran through costa coffee shop, and the meridian centre (which of course wasn’t there then) and changed direction slightly to get to the mansio in Havant park, and then off through the park. we know that the romans were famous for their arrow straight roads so i wondered why this road had so many changes of directions until it left Havant park. the roman army built the major roads as part of their invasion and control of the Brits (that’s us) but retiring soldiers were

given a pension in the form of a plot of land on which to build a home and a farm. i suspect that any minor connecting roads may have had to avoid cutting through these estates, and in the case of Havant park a slight detour to get to the previously established mansio before heading off north. north of what is now the railway it went through the Job centre, across the police car park, under the Horizon Leisure centre, and across the petersfield road. (any reference to buildings and modern street names is, of course, not implying that those buildings existed 2000 years ago) dowseman

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.

New Term of Craft Courses January marks the return of our popular craft courses — a wonderful way to start the new year by learning something new. we offer classes in ceramics, silver clay and jewellery, providing a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, meet great people, and enjoy the satisfaction of making. all courses are led by expert tutors in our studios in Leigh park.you’ll be guided step-by-step through the tips and techniques needed to master each craft. courses run in 5-week blocks for £160, or

For more information contact: bethanyw@makingspace.org

you can book a full 10-week course for just £260. Monthly Masterclasses our monthly masterclasses will return in 2026, featuring an exciting range of new disciplines. these sessions take a deeper dive into specific craft forms, led by experienced tutors who have honed their skills over many years. some of the techniques on offer include gilding, fused glass, textiles, watercolour painting, printmaking and much more.

pieces of Jewellery made with silver clay

Masterclasses take place once a month at weekends, last three hours, and cost £48.

What’s on WeA Havant Branch the Havant Branch of the wea have arranged two spring courses: For History the course tutored by Jennifer goldsmith is: “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 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. For art the course tutored by michaela cranmer will be: “women, war and art: 1914 – 1945” this course will focus on the wide range of work produced by British women artists in response to the First and second world wars. it will consider the work of female artists who recorded the effect of

war on the Home Front, in the First world war in particular, and those who recorded their experiences in the field. it will also briefly consider the effects of the spanish civil war on the production of art by female artists. the 4 week course will be held at the Bedhampton community centre commencing

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Air Aces Monday 26th January - 1845 for1930 “Flying and displaying vintage piston aircraft” presented by mr rod dean. rod dean is a familiar face to many of us, not only as a greatly valued patron of airaces, but also as a superb speaker on many aspects of aviation. rod is one of the most respected figures in aviation – not only as a hugely experienced display pilot, but also Flying display director and Flying display coordinator at numerous air shows. this talk “Flying and displaying vintage piston aircraft” looks at his 40 years of display flying with particular emphasis on the classic vintage aircraft such as the

mustang, Hurricane, spitfire and many others. Highlights include some far flung venues such as sumburgh and displays in what had been east germany and other parts of europe. also includes a technical review of a number of the big piston engine fighters and finishes with a look back at a number of particularly memorable moments and events.

Monday 23rd february - 1845 for 1930 two talks - “90 years of the spitfire” and “winkle – our greatest aviator” presented by mr paul Beaver. paul Beaver is a leading aviation historian, broadcaster and author, as well as an historic airplane pilot who has been flying the spitfire since 2011. He has

written more than forty books. as well as being an author, paul has been a television war reporter, journalist with Jane’s, a parliamentary advisor and served twentyseven years in the territorial army, rising to the rank of colonel in the army air corps.

90 years of the Spitfire. paul Beaver explores the amazing icon’s legacy through the prism of r J mitchell. paul’s latest book is entitled mitcHeLL which was published in september 2025. in the book, the author follows the engineering successes of the man who is truly the Father of the spitfire.

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memories of christmas and the new year may still be residing comfortably in our short-term memory banks but, for the cricket club, January heralds the build up to the coming season. the first instalments are the indoor nets sessions for the different club sections. the starting dates for these are as follows: u9s will be on Mondays 6-7 pm at warblington school starting on feb 2nd. u 11s and u13s will be on Thursdays 6-7.30 pm, again at warblington starting on 5th feb. the men's session follow the u11s and u13s on Thursdays from 7.30-0 pm starting on Thurs 5th feb. the ladies' sessions will begin at warblington on Sat 31st Jan 9-10 am with other sessions being on both saturdays and wednesdays. all new and current players are welcome to join in. please see our social media pages or website for further details.

COSHAM PrOBUS CLUB cosham probus is a social club for retired, or soon to retire, professional/ businessmen, meeting for a lunch and conversation on the 4th Tuesday of each month at denville’s House,

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Winkle – our greatest aviator captain eric (winkle) Brown is a legend. in his 30 years career of a naval pilot, test pilot and captain of a royal naval air station. He flew 487 different types of aeroplane and helicopter. this record is impossible to beat. paul Beaver knew him for 40 years and has written a widely acclaimed and best selling Biography which was published in 2023. 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 pm start. Members

we have an exciting programme of events planned, starting with a talk by martin Hampton on designing a garden for wildlife on Wed 21st January followed by another talk on Wed 11th 19th february by geoff Hawkins on ‘the good, the Bad and the ugly’. no it is not about clint eastwood but about pests and predators in our gardens!!! to mark the re-opening of our busy trading centre after a winter break, we invite every to an open morning with refreshments on Sunday 1st february 10-12 noon. we are delighted to announce that our summer show and community Fair has a new home and will take place at the Black Barn on manor road on Saturday 27th June 2026. tucked away on a working farm, this stunning barn dates back to 1706 and has plenty of space to create a whole new experience for this annual event both indoors and out. we look forward to letting you know about our exciting plans. Full details of these events and others can be found on our website www.hihs.org.uk

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emsworth road, Havant. we usually enjoy a talk by a guest speaker after our sit-down meal. the food and chat are our priority. 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.

Denmead Horticultural Society denmead Horticultural society are holding their open meeting on Tuesday 3rd february from 7.15 pm, when the speaker tim woodland from direct Bulbs presents “planting & growing summer flowering bulbs”. all are welcome, entrance fee £2.00. refreshments (donation) before the talk at 7.30pm.

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2026 and Feast of Fiddles set out on their annual tour once again – their 31st. two storming performances at the new Forest Folk Festival and Fairport’s cropredy convention in 2024 promoted what has become their 8th recording and another live offering at that. this tour will continue its promotion. Born in nettlebed on valentine’s day 1994 as a one-off special concert, Feast of Fiddles is a band of friends that puts on a show of huge dynamic range performed with passion, joy and a liberal dose of fun.

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What’s on NeW YeAr ArT AT rOWLANDS CASTLe it was a successful autumn of art at rowlands castle. the november exhibition was very successful . attendance

was up, sales were at a record high and visitors and members alike enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. members have also been hard at work at the Life group sessions and the workshops. andy kerr, led a special portrait workshop using paint and pastels. painting hands is always tricky to get right and regular visitor, sharon Hurst gave many tips to get a realistic rendition in watercolour. sue cooper demonstrated painting an animal portrait, with some

members following her model, others applying themselves to painting their own pet. detailed advice on how to paint eyes was especially useful as was a demonstration of a light box. January 6th there is a workshop on still Life in acrylics. January 13th and January 27th are Life group sessions. January 23rd there is a workshop by professional Jo silcock for an abstract

coastal scene in acrylics. february 3rd yvonne Bromley is demonstrating a wolf picture in pastels. new members will always be very welcome at: rowLands castLe parisH rooms on tuesdays 2pm – 4.30pm.- visitors £5 a session or reduced membership for January to september is £30. Full details for the year are on the website: http://rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.co.uk

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