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May - June 2014

Helping Hands & Charity Organisations

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THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE PO7 & PO8 POSTCODES Berewood sees a flood free spring See story page 3

GEORGE HOLLINGBURY MP: RADAR FEARS UNFOUNDED

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Southern Co-op opens new Funeral Business in Cowplain See story page 2

IN THIS ISSUE Find Me: Write In and Win

The Garden Show at Stansted Park

Getting Worked Up!

More Wines?

Through the Keyhole

Spirit of the South

New locally-compiled Crossword

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New Cowplain Funeral Business by the local community and contributes to the economy and well-being of the local area. I see this as a very positive contribution to the neighbourhood and was pleased to conduct the official opening."

Funeral Co-ordinator Zoe Marriott, who is based at the Cowplain branch together with colleague Jackie Duthie, said: “It is a pleasure to work here in The Mayor of Havant, Cllr Paul Buckley; The Southern Co-operative Funeral Co-ordinators Zoe Marriott and Jackie Duthie; Mrs Jackie Cowplain and be able to provide a Buckley outside The Southern Co-operative’s new Funeral care personal caring service for local branch in Cowplain. families who have lost a loved one.

The Mayor of Havant, Cllr Paul Buckley We look forward to supporting the cut the ribbon to officially open the new community and local charitable events too.”

Co-operative Funeral Care branch in The Southern Co-operative, which runs a Cowplain, praising its contribution to the total of 46 funeral care branches across the local neighbourhood. south, donated £500 to the Mayor’s The Mayor said: “It is really encouraging Charities; Stroke Association, Combat to see The Southern Co-operative Funeral Stress and Relate as a thank you for opening Care expanding their services by opening a the new branch, located on London Road in new funeral home in Cowplain. This Cowplain. www.funeralcare.co.uk improves accessibility to services required |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Queen Elizabeth Parkrun in the eyes of the Tail Runner Parkrun are free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. Held every Saturday at 9am these events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings encouraging people of every ability and age to take part. One of our local Parkruns is held at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and it was here I ran as the Tail Runner.

On arrival at Queen Elizabeth Country Park I waited with the other Marshals for the runners to arrive. The course had been checked and doublechecked and apart from 3 fallen trees from the storms the night before and lots of slippy mud the course was given the all clear.

The atmosphere at the start line was of excitement and encouragement to the new runners and regular runners alike.

My job as Tail Runner began. I ran at the back and watched the runners’ speed off ahead.

Nobody sees the Tail Runner except those runners who have just started running or are recovering from injury and it’s for them I am running for today.

To start with I was running with a lady who was so happy to have someone to run with as she didn’t know the course or had run off road before. By the time we had reached

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the boundary path after the first downhill she was in full stride and I gained 2 more running companions. Every time we passed a marshal there was clapping and cheering which was fantastic.

The second loop of the course, and the second time running up Gravel Hill is always a testing time for the runners but for those at the back they will always know they have the Tail Runner there keeping them going.

As I ran along the boundary path for the final time with my running companions we discussed a Sprint Finish (those of you who know me know that I believe that we should always TRY to sprint finish!). We came around the final corner ran up the final slope and once we reached the QE marker with the Green Foot on, off they ran in full sprint cheered on by the marshals and runners at the finish line.

My role as Tail Runner today had ended and I hope I had achieved what I had set out to do: to chat, motivate and catch you if you fell but most of all I was the last one to finish (and not you) We always forget what its like to be at the back, how we felt when we first started to run and what its like to arrive at the finish line when all the other runners have finished. BUT that was me today “The Tail Runner”.

For more information and to find your local Parkrun visit www.parkrun.org.uk Tiffany Eneas – MSE Fitness – www.msefitness.net

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Catherington Wi In March we had a group skittle evening and finished third overall. It was enjoyed by all as the photograph, right shows.

We meet every second Wednesday afternoon at 2.15pm at Catherington Village Hall. New members are very welcome.

Come along and enjoy yourselves.

We are a group of 35-plus members and there is a raffle, sales tables, flower of the month and many more things to enjoy.

Dates for your Diary: May 14: AGM and resolutions June 11: diamond anniversary party July 9: cycle ride for charity from Vietnam to Cambodia.

On April 9th we had a talk by Madeline Salvetti on Famous and Infamous characters of Portsmouth. A very varied range of people were included and discussed Famous People i.e. Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Rudyard Kipling,Conan Doyle, Military: Nelson, Keppel,Vernon, Felton, Cockleshell Heroes. Infamous People: Emma Hamilton, Helen Duncan, Jack Aitken, John Byng, Harry Redknapp. Good: John Pounds, Jonas Hanway, and Local: Lionel “Buster” Crabb, Alec Rose, James Cavel and Alan Bristow, George Goring, and William Beattie to name but a few.

It was a very informative in depth talk of the many of the characters who had an involvement with Portsmouth some of them we knew and some we did not.

We held a fundraising afternoon on 27th February which was very successful.

We also held a Lent lunch 26th March in a members house. This meeting came to an end with the donating of Food Bags to Horndean Foodbank, which were purchased with some of the money received from BBC Radio Solent Treasure Chest.

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Berewood sees a flood free spring A few editions ago, Postcode Publications reported that Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) were installed at Berewood. Following the heavy rain and extensive flooding across the UK over the last few months, we are delighted to tell you that SUDS did its job, and despite the wettest winter ever recorded, Berewood remained flood free:

Waterlooville is making a difference”.

John Beresford, Development Director at Grainger said, “Obviously, over this terrible winter there has been a lot of coverage about flooding in the UK. We have future-proofed our site by installing SUDS and the recent weather has put this to the test. Berewood remained un-flooded and we are extremely pleased with the results”.

Here is why Sustainable Drainage Systems work by mimicking the natural process of water absorption and dispersion, by storing surface water and decreasing flow rates to waterways. The installation of swales; landscaped basins, wetlands and ponds help to collect, reduce and control the flow of water as well as acting as natural, picturesque landscape features.

In February, the BBC News team visited Waterlooville to report on the installation and effect of SUDS at Berewood. Local Councillor and Farmer Neil Cutler said, “We don’t seem to have floods here” adding that he “assumed work at

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Grainger has launched its brand new Berewood website.Visit www.berewoodvillage.co.uk for information on the sale of the first phase of homes and also community information.You will be able to find information on local amenities, cycle routes, local transport and it will be updated with lots more information over the following months, so do check in regularly!

If you want to get in touch about any of the Grainger Trust homes, which have homes for shared ownership and affordable rent email Berewood@graingerplc.co.uk

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‘Gone but not forgotten’ A commemorative dance and heritage live performance event Petersfield Museum are working in partnership to produce an innovative dance and heritage performance. Beginning towards the end of April, pupils from local schools will work with museum staff, local researchers and professional dancers to discover local First World War stories and artefacts to create an original dance performance. Hampshire-based dance and circus company ‘Joli Vyann’ will perform alongside the community groups as they all share the work they have created during an outdoor event in Petersfield Square on Sunday 20 July 2014 between 12:30pm and 3:00pm. Replica Dance Company will work with school children from The Petersfield School, Liss Junior School and Froxfield Primary School to fire their imaginations by exploring the research findings about local soldiers, agricultural workers and young people. Researchers from Buriton Heritage Bank, Petersfield Area Historical Society and Petersfield University of the Third Age will be working with Petersfield Museum to develop research materials. The strength of this project hinges of the enthusiasm, dedication and hard work of everybody involved and this is a unique opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to work together, learn from each other and support each other in order to develop an important and memorable community project that will tell the story of local people during the First World War.

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We are excited to be working with local schools and community groups on this project and hope to develop long lasting relationships that will enable us to work together in the future.

The project is a great opportunity for community involvement and both Dance Up and Petersfield Museum are still looking for community groups, schools and members of the public to get involved and support this fantastic town event.

THROUGH THE KEYHOLE

By: Alan Westbrook countryside great for walking and cycling. All these This one-off design detached house enjoys a benefits are hard to find elsewhere and close country lane setting in this popular Hants/Sussex proximity to A3(M) gives easy border side village. access by road to London now The owners have “lived on that the Hindhead Tunnel is and off in the village since open” childhood and when this house The village has a high became available we snapped up proportion of large homes set in the chance to get a family size big gardens and often occupiers home in the village at a price we want to stay in the village and could afford” It has 3 reception downsize – this detached house rooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, in Wellsworth Lane provides Conservatory, 4 Bedrooms - 2 perfect opportunity. “We are En-suite, with garage and hard standing for several cars. “We 2 Wellsworth Lane, Rowlands Castle downsizing ourselves and would even consider “swapping homes compromised on getting a with a cash differential larger garden but really as our life and perhaps staying in the village would be a style has changed with children growing up and with bonus as well.” little gardening required, it releases time for other This lovely home is on the market with an recreational pursuits. We find the location so asking price of £599.995 with village agents HPD convenient for so many reasons - I can walk to the Estates 14 The Green, Rowlands Castle PO96BN – golf club, there is a station down the road – my 023 9241 0014 husband sometimes goes to London for business – and of course the village is surrounded by lovely

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Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June A DAY OUT FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES THEIR GARDEN The Garden Show at Stansted Park is celebrating its 20th birthday. Twenty years ago Jane Sterck and Lizzie Dymock were asked to set up a garden show at Stansted Park in Hampshire to create a forum for start-up businesses and showcase the work of talented groups like The Princes Trust.

Gardening enthusiasts were learning that you don’t have to be experts to make your garden look great and were keen to access good design, plants and garden accessories.

There was a gap in the market and Jane and Lizzie were confident that it would be a good opportunity for local gardeners, designers and artists to exhibit; particularly

those who couldn’t afford the larger, more commercial shows.

The first show consisted of about 30 enthusiastic stands and an art exhibition with gardening celebrities Anthony Paul, Penelope Hobhouse, John Brookes and Paula Pryke to help kick off in style. Since then many gardeners and designers have been generous with their time and given great gardening talks and demonstrations.

Now there are over 300 exhibitors including about 20 charities who have made thousands of pounds over the years. Jane’s two daughters Emily and Lucy are now an important part of the team and the Show is

still supported by friends who take the weekend off and morph into staff.Visitors enjoy the friendly atmosphere and agree that it is a brilliant opportunity to buy beautiful plants and chat to specialist plantsmen and designers who really know what they are talking about.

They appreciate the refreshingly different range of gardening accessories and gifts and find it difficult to tear themselves away from the Food Marquee with its mouth-watering artisan country foods and cookery demonstrations. New this year is a blacksmith art exhibition complementing the Art and Design Marquee with its fabulous crafts and design. By popular demand the Plant Doctors

return to dispense their practical advice with workshops on creating wild flower meadows and planting trees.

Lots of interactive fun for both adults and children who as well as engaging with new gardening skills can learn to juggle, go zorbing, get lost in the maze, ride the model railway or play in the fairground.

Stansted’s lovely parklands are there for all to enjoy and it is a good opportunity to explore the House, Chapel and arboretum and watch the Huxley Birds of Prey soar through the skies. It is a great day out for all the family.

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING Stronger, More Flexible, Pain-Free Postcode Publications’ Readers … tips and exercises from our Olympic Physio This is from Natalie March, chartered physiotherapist at the Physio-logical practice in PO9.

We hope you found the last exercises about neck pain useful. Our administrator Lindsey has been busy uploading some of our new exercise sheets onto our website. Please take a look at http://www.physio-logical.net/news/ for a range of self-help exercises.

Recently in the clinic we have been treating a lot of patients with arthritic knees so we have given you some exercises which you can try if you have an arthritic knee.

Symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee include: • pain • stiffness • a grinding or grating sensation when you move the joint • swelling Please be aware of your body and take advice from your GP before exercising or send an email to (enquiries@physiological.net) for advice and guidance.

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Crematorium Scheme Supports Local Hospice

Ali George, Corporate and Trust Relations at the Rowan’s Hospice with Crematorium Manager, Roddy McGinley at The Oaks

The Oaks, Havant Crematorium donated £3473 to Rowan’s Hospice, following a share of funds from a national recycling scheme that the crematorium belongs to.

The Oaks, which was opened by The Southern Co-operative in December 2013, belongs to a metals recycling scheme run by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM). Roddy McGinley, The Oaks Crematorium Manager, explained: “It’s important to understand that the recycling of metals following a cremation of a deceased person is only done with the written consent of each bereaved family.

Following a cremation, the cremated remains may contain metals from orthopaedic implants such as hip and knee replacement joints as well as items used in the construction of the coffin. This metal, always with the bereaved family’s approval, is recycled by ICCM with proceeds shared

between its members to donate to a charity of their choice. For us, it was important to support Rowan’s Hospice as a local charity.”

The ICCM believes that its members and the bereaved are able to make a difference with this recycling scheme, both in environmental terms and also in the care of the bereaved through all proceeds being donated to charity.

Roddy added: “The Oaks crematorium was built to the highest environmental standards and this scheme fits well with this and The Southern Co-operative’s ethos of caring for our community.” Roddy is also the current National President of ICCM. Ali George, Corporate and Trust Relations at the Rowan’s Hospice, said: “The Rowans Hospice is delighted to have been nominated by The Oaks to receive a donation from The Institute of Crematorium Management. £3,473 is a significant donation, the equivalent of supporting seven patients requiring inpatient care at The Rowans Hospice. With 19 in-patient beds, The Hospice provides excellent palliative care services, caring for over 350 individuals each year who need help with symptom control, respite or end of life care. We would like to extend our thanks to everyone on the team who nominated the Hospice to receive this donation.” www.havantcrematorium.co.uk

BUSINESS

HAYLING ISLAND BUSINESSMEN’S CLUB Report by David J Pawley

This year is the 50th anniversary of the club. To celebrate its continuation a Jubilee Party is scheduled for the 12th April and as guest of honour, The Worshipful the Mayor of Havant has been cordially invited to attend with club members and their partners.

Mini Bus Chairman, Trevor Slydell reported that the new Community Bus was very popular. The bus is very often not used during the evening or week end so the Club would like to hear from any local charitable organization who would like to make use of this facility. Please contact Trevor on 023 9246 2660 for details.

The Club is also supporting this year’s Hayling for St George event being held on Eastoke Plaza on Sunday 27th April. The new Community Bus will be on display with Club representatives on hand to explain the Club’s aims and activities.

The Club is now planning events for this year, the first of which is a Murder Mystery evening on Wednesday 28th May at the Langstone Hotel. This will be followed by

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Food and Wine Champagne is from Champagne By: Johnathan Rogers

There have been a few calls over the last year that English Sparkling wine should be allowed to use the term 'Champagne' because the quality is good enough. Sure, the quality is good enough and has been for several years now. Also we are now only allowed to use the three permitted grape varieties as they use in Champagne, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meurnier.

Some people argue the point that if we are only allowed to use the same grapes then we should be able to use the name. This argument I feel is moving away from the main point. It is to our benefit in a way that we are only allowed to use the same grapes as they do in Champagne, as it puts us on an equal footing with the Champagne producers. When our sparkling wines beat the Champagnes in tasting competitions, they have nothing to argue about.

But Champagne is called Champagne for the simple fact that it is produced there. If we start naming our sparkling wines 'Champagne' where will it end? Bordeaux

wines are made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, but there are plenty of wines from around the world also made from these grapes and using the same production methods. Wines from Australia, California, Chile, etc, could also be called 'Bordeaux'. The same can be said for Cotes du Rhone, Tourain Sauvignon and other areas.

My point is, is that English wines have an identity of their own. We should not be compared to the better known wines from other countries because we have our own styles. As we only have around 400 commercial vineyards in the UK and account for less than 1% of the worlds wine production, we are not big enough to start regionalising wine production. We don't have 'Hampshire Quality Wine' or Quality Wine from Sussex' as yet (although there are rumblings from Brussels that this could happen). We do not have regional differences in our wines although weather patterns do vary in different parts of the UK. All these aspects account for our own unique style of wine and this should be recognised more.

Two of Hampshire's Finest Wickham Premiere Cuvee Brut 2006 Hampshire £25.99 or 3 for £50.00 Made from the Kerner grape variety and grown on chalky soil right here on our doorstep in the Meon Valley in Hampshire.

Made in the traditional way with a second fermentation taking place inside the bottle and then aged on its lees for approximately 4 years.

Classic bubbly flavours of yeast and apples. Softer character with a fine mousse and an elegant finish.

Meonhill Reserve Brut Hampshire £32.00

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Made by Frenchman Didier Pierson, this delicate bubbly is made from 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir, two of the main Champagne varieties. It has great finesse with hints of apricot and yeasty characters. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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Gluten free Chocolate and Beetroot Cake This really is a healthy naughty treat as this cake does not contain any fat and in fact I have also reduced the sugar content as well! This recipe delivers a tasty, healthy treat which is moist and full of goodness and will hit all the right spots. The addition of the beetroot increases the moisture and the ground almonds provides a lovely nutty taste and texture which gives, the cake the special factor. This cake is deliciously rich but not heavy and if cut into 12 slices each slice is only 210 calories, so a slimmer’s delight, I am sure.

Ingredients • olive oil for greasing • 200 g good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) • 250 g raw beetroot • 4 large free-range eggs • 100 g caster sugar • 120 g ground almonds • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 Tsp of cocoa powder Method 1. Preheat the fan oven to 170°C; 2. Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 20cm spring form cake tin with olive oil, line with grease proof paper; 3. Use a Y-shaped peeler to peel the beetroot (you might want to wear gloves to do this), then quarter them on a chopping board. Push the beetroot through the coarse grater attachment on the food processor, then tip into a large bowl. Chop any large pieces of beetroot with a knife; 4. Separate the white from yolks and put into two large bowls; 5. Stir the sugar, ground almonds, baking powder, cocoa powder, egg yolks, beetroot and mix together well; 6. Break 200g of the chocolate up into small pieces and add to a heatproof bowl and microwave on low heat until melted add this to the egg and beetroot mixture and stir well; 7. Use an electric hand whisk to whisk the egg whites until you have stiff peaks; 8. Use a spatula to fold a quarter of the egg whites into the beetroot mixture to loosen, then once combined, fold in the rest but try not to over mix; 9. Add the mixture to the prepared cake tin and spread out evenly; 10. Bake in the hot oven for around 30 – 35 minutes, or until risen and cooked through.

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Peel and chop the beetroot and grate into a food processor

Separate the egg yolk from the whites and add to the grated beetroot along with the caster sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder. Mix well

Break the chocolate into small pieces and microwave on low heat until melted but not cooking

Fold in well beaten egg whites into chocolate/ beetroot mixture gently

Decorate with fresh flowers or fruit of your choice

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What’s On at Waterlooville Library For further information or to book call in at the library or telephone the booking line on 023 9225 2608.

Mutiny on the Bounty 09/04/2014 7.30pm Cost: Tickets £4 Talk exploring the life of Captain James Cook.

David Pepper served as Cruise Director on board RMS QM2, RMS QE2, MV Caronia and P&O Australia Cruise Liners. Prior to David serving on Ocean Liners and Cruise Ships he spent 24 years in the Royal Navy retiring as a Chief Physical Training Instructor. David takes you on an adventure combining professional knowledge and humour to explore the life of Captain James Cook.

Captain James Cook was the most famous explorer of all time and was an exceptional navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Cook made detailed maps of Newfoundland prior to making three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, during which he achieved the first recorded European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, and the first recorded circumnavigation of New Zealand. Hear about Captain Cook’s early life growing up in Yorkshire and his career in the Merchant Navy before joining the Royal Navy and how and why he was chosen as a non commissioned officer to command the most important voyage ever made by the Royal Navy. A talk not to be missed.

Kick-start your Creative Writing 23/04/2014 10am – 1pm. Advance booking essential as places are limited. Cost: £12 (concessions available) On the course you will explore methods to create sympathetic characters using 1st and 3rd Person.

Explore motivation, secrets, lies and back history.

Introduce the concept of 'show not tell' and explore how to use it. Explore ways of setting the scene using all the senses in an appropriate/effective manner.

Introduce the concept of the 'Pathetic Fallacy' and how to use it in writing.

Pilates for Beginners 22/04/2014, 23/04/2014, 10/06/2014 and 11/06/2014 – same course different days 1.00pm Cost: £20 Through a balanced mat based beginners Pilates course you will master the fundamental eight principals of Pilates: *Breathing * Relaxation * Concentration *Co-ordination *Alignment * Flowing movements * Centring * Stamina.

Pilates helps to improve back pain, postural problems, sports injuries, and lots more. Pilate helps to change the way you look, the way you feel and the way you move. Tuesday 22 April to 20 May, 1pm to 2pm.

Booking essential, limited spaces.

Local Wildlife 30/04/2014 Talk by Wez Smith of the RSPB 2pm Cost: Free The RSPB will be guiding us through our first steps into birdwatching. From watching the birds out of your window with a nice cup of tea to getting out to your local nature reserve, learn what to look for and be inspired by the amazing wildlife on your doorstep.

Tickets £2 available from the library. For further information please speak to a member of staff.

Fitsteps - Dance Fitness 12/05/2014 - 21/07/2014 (no class on the 16 June), 6pm to 7pm. Sessions 1 and 9 will run for 1.5 hrs. Booking essential, limited spaces.

Cost: £40 (no concessions available) FitSteps® is the latest dance craze to sweep the nation and has been created from Ian Waite, Natalie Lowe and Mark Foster from BBC1 Strictly Come Dancing. Learn a variety of moves whilst learning techniques of getting fit through dance. Using Ballroom and Latin moves fused with proven exercise techniques to get the body working and exercising without the feeling of a hard workout at the gym. Participants will not be required to dance these steps with a partner.

Off to War 14/05/2014 2.30pm Cost: Tickets £4 A dramatic presentation in which the author Emma Drummond/ Elizabeth Darrell reads from novels, with atmospheric scene-setting music and sound effects. The extracts differ widely in content.

Comic, tragic, emotional, thoughtful, patriotic; ranging from Colonial campaigns in outposts of the British Empire, with soldiers in scarlet jackets and stalwart ladies in crinolines, through to twentieth century world wars when danger spread from the battlefields to

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cities, towns and villages, devastating mankind as never before. Off to War covers not only conflict on the battlefield but also in the home, where families were torn apart by the call to arms. There is sadness and tragedy, but the overriding theme is courage and the resilience of the human spirit in the fact of adversity.

Up-Cycled Bag Workshop 23/05/2014 9.30am Cost: £16 An introduction to giving an old piece of fabric new life using basic pattern cutting and sewing skills.

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Hyden Clanfield WI Our next meeting is April 21st a talk by Paul Kennington 'The Horse Guards'.

There is something of interest for everyone, Walking, Lunching, Reading, Discussion, Keep Fit and much, much more, come and visit us.

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Denmead Rowans Support Group Denmead Rowans Support Group would like to thank all those who supported our Annual Sunday Lunch. It was a great success and we sold out of tickets. We would like to thank the Denmead Coop for their generous support.

Our next fund raising event will be on April 2nd.

We will hold a Beetle drive in the Memorial Hall at 7.30, entry £2 Good fun for all ages.

23rd of April is William Shakespeare's 450 Birthday. There will be a celebration lunch at Barnard's with a special menu and some entertainment too.

Tickets are £21 and available from Barnard's or Janet on 023 9225 7565.

The annual opening of the green collecting boxes will take place in the All Saint's Church Hall on May 3rd. There will be tea,coffee, cake and some craft stalls.

Entrance is £1 from 10 am.

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Catherington WI We meet every second Wednesday afternoon at 2.15 p.m. at Catherington Village Hall. NEW MEMBERS ARE VERY WELCOME COME ALONG AND ENJOY YOURSELVES, Next meeting May 14th - AGM and Resolutions Dates for your Diary: June 11th - Diamond Anniversary Party July 9th - Cycle Ride for Charity from Vietnam to Cambodia August 13th - Shapes and styles to flatter your figure |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Waterlooville Probus Club Our next two meetings will be held in The White Hart in Denmead and after lunch the following talk will be given.

On 13th May ‘Going for a song’ by Peter M Raw, and on 10th June ‘Household Cavalry’ by Paul Kennington. The May meeting will be open to members guests.

For further information contact Colin Cox on 02392 594112 or by e-mail at colincox364@btinternet.com

Horndean & District ARC Programme of events for 2014 Thursday May 1st Natter night and social activities evening Thursday May 15th 'Introduction to HF contesting'

by Stuart GØFYX Thursday June 5th Natter night and social activities evening Sat/Sun June 14th/15th Special event station GBØRMM at the Royal Marines Museum, Southsea Thursday June 19th 'How telecoms get to the house' by Bob Button Sat/Sun June 21st/22nd Special event station GB2WRM from the World War 1 remembrance museum at Fort Widley, near Portsmouth.

Thursday July 3rd Natter night and social activities evening Sat/Sun July 12th/13th Special event station GBØSWF from the South Downs Wood Fair and Country Park Show, Nr Petersfield Thursday July 17th 'Historic Wireless/ radio/electronics books' presented by Ian Hickman Thursday August 7th Natter night and social activities evening Thursday August 21st 'An introduction to synergic pulse' by Ken GØJWL Thursday September 4th Natter night and social activities evening Thursday September 18th 'Digitally controlled model railways' by Laurence G8NJJ Thursday October 2nd Natter night and social activities evening Thursday October 16th Annual General Meeting Thursday November 6th Natter night and social activities evening Thursday November 20th 'House wiring/electrics to the home' by Bob Button Thursday December 4th Natter night and social activities evening NOTE: There is no club meeting on December 18th 2014 A reminder that our club meetings are held at Anders Hall, off Milton Road, Waterlooville, Hants, PO7 6AW, starting at 7.30pm.Visitors always welcome.

Our website is www.hdarc.co.uk We are able to offer training for all 3 levels of Amateur Radio Licence (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced). Please see our website for latest information, and contact information, or e-mail stuart.swain@hotmail.co.uk Stuart Swain - Club secretary amateur radio callsign GØFYX

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What’s on Waterlooville Music Festival takes place from Saturday June 14th -22nd in this its ninth year.

This year the Festival is running a competition for a new piece of music. The winner will have their composition performed during The Last Night and will receive a prize. More details can be found on line.

Market Place Music will fill the town with music on the first Saturday and St George’s Church will have the Summer Fete.

In the evening it is party night with dancing to the six piece band; Out of the Shadows.

Throughout the week there are free lunchtime concerts, schools concerts and workshops as well as an exciting evening programme finishing up with The Last Night of the Proms. Tickets are £6 for the evening concerts (£5 in advance) and £7 for the Last Night of the Proms. There is a passport ticket costing £25 which will get you into all the concerts bar the Last Night of the Proms, or a passport ticket of £32 which will include the Last Night.

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Denmead Rowans Support Group Box Opening, Coffee Morning and Craft Sale The annual opening of the green donation boxes will take place at All Saint's Church Hall on Saturday 3rd May at 10am to 12noon.

There will be coffee, various stalls and local craft for sale too.

We would particularly like your support this year as we will be making a short presentation at about 11am to Frank Jarvis, because he has decided to retire as our treasurer after 11 years of volunteering his services. He and his wife Barbara are both stepping down and we are very sorry to see them go. They were founder members of the Denmead Rowans Support Group Committee.

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Denmead Film Nights Denmead Community Centre Film Nights bringing great film screenings to your local area.

Every month (typically the last Saturday) we show popular high-quality and independent films to the local community.

Equipped with a large screen, high-quality projector and sound system, plus comfortable seats, enhanced acoustics, disabled access and a hearing loop, we extend a warm and friendly welcome to all.

Why not come and join us and have a fun night out with the people from your local community. Tickets cost just £5.00 (discounts for members) which are available on the door, but are best booked in advance through the Centre office or can be reserved by phone: 023 9225 6132 or email: manager@denmeadca.com Film Night titles for summer 2014 include: Saturday 31st May “12 Years a Slave”; Saturday 28th June “The Railway Man”; Saturday 31st July “Last Vegas” and; August 30th “Love Punch”.

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Postcode Publications Westbourne receives £10,000 Community Support Waterlooville Placemarker project wins Heritage Lottery Fund support A £10,000 donation from The Southern Co-operative store in Westbourne has been quicker The Southern Co-operative donates shared between Westbourne Primary towards the total.”

School PTA and the Good Companions Westbourne Primary School PTA has Club following the success of the store’s received £7,500 with Community Support a further £2,500 going Card scheme. to the Good The Southern CoCompanions Club. operative runs the Steven Potter, Community Support Headteacher at Card (CSC) scheme Westbourne Primary at selected stores School, said: “I want across the south, and to thank The last July launched the Southern Coscheme at the operative for this Westbourne store for Retail Business Manager, David John Morgan 4th from the first time, pledging left, with Steven Potter, Headteacher of Westbourne donation. Our swimming pool to donate up to Primary School on the right. needed to be relined £10,000 with the and with this money we have been able to backing of customers. Retail Business do the work needed so that the pool is Manager, David John Morgan, explained: ready for the children to enjoy in the “Our Community Support Card scheme summer term.” Members of the Good makes a real difference to local good causes Companions, whose club is for locals aged and we’re delighted to be able to support over 55 meets fortnightly at Westbourne our community like this.” He added: “The Club, will decide how their donation will be scheme doesn’t cost our customers spent; activities available include outings, anything to support; they simply needed to events and a regular social group and have a free CSC card, which we give out lunches. free, and have this swiped each time they www.thesouthernco-operative.co.uk shop here. The more cards are swiped, the |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

own views and those of their families as A part of Waterlooville that two 'first occupiers' of a new community, centuries ago supplied the timber to build creating an archive for the future that Nelson’s warships is to be studied by local records the current process of young people. transformation and building a sense of The Placemarker project, which will identity. enable the young researchers to explore, Councillor Kirk Phillips, Chairman of identify and record the heritage of the West the West of Waterlooville Arts Panel that of Waterlooville Major Development Area, advises how the Section 106 income is where 3,000 new homes are being built, has spent to benefit the new community, said: secured £10,600 of Heritage Lottery “These young people will gain new skills Funding following a successful bid by in designing and producing an app for smart Hampshire Museums and Galleries Trust. phones as well as learning how The West of to present heritage information Waterlooville Major in an engaging way.

Development Area spreads The Placemarker project across the two local will be part of the transition to authority areas of becoming a place with pride in Winchester and Havant. As Neil Lander Brinkley, Chairman of its own identity.” well as making contact with Denmead Parish Council with Cllr Stuart McLeod, Head of the families who farmed the Kirk Phillips examining a map of the Waterlooville Major Development Heritage Lottery Fund South land, participants in the area.

East England, said: “This project, project will research natural funded under our Young Roots programme, history, historical records, maps and gives those taking part the chance to archaeology to build a sense of place for uncover, explain and preserve the historic themselves and their new community. significance of what will become a new The young people will create a cultural settlement.” resource that is available to a wide audience Young people aged 14 to 24 living in the as a smart phone app enabling audio, video, West of Waterlooville Major Development still images and text to be accessed via gps area wishing to take part in the project technology giving a view into the past at should contact Jaime Bridges at: various locations in the newly-built Jaime.Bridges@havant.gov.uk development.

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Havant Academy News

Year 10 University Challenge Last term a group of 12 Havant Academy students went on a two-day trip to Southampton University. The reason for this was to find a cure for an ‘outbreak’ of smallpox.

Each school were competing to make a presentation with the solution to cure smallpox. To do this, we split up into groups of two or three and went to different workshops.

These workshops included: communication skills, UV detection of disease, CPR on rubber dolls, vaccinating fake arms and gene work on cancerous cells.

In these workshops, we wrote down notes then came back into our groups to discuss what we found. We then created a PowerPoint, poster and portfolio and finally presented all this to a panel of judges.

The university seemed to be filled with useful resources to help you in your education. We worked in ‘the Cube ‘which can be turned into a night club for the students. It was nice that the university was packed full with cafés, libraries and other useful places, including a swimming pool and a gym!

After experiencing this trip, I have decided I would like to attend University and Southampton would definitely be an option!

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AIR AMBULANCE TO DEPLOY INTERIM EUROCOPTER 135 The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance will be operating an enhanced model of the familiar Eurocopter 135 with effect from June 2014,.

Branding and conversion work has already begun on the new helicopter.

In the interim, as part of Bond Air Service’s re-positioning of aircraft within their fleet, from Thursday 27th February, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance will be operating another Eurocopter 135 .

The helicopter will carry the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance logo and branding. However, the eagle eyed may spot that it looks slightly different from the usual branding that has become such a familiar sight across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and that will return to service in June 2014.

Tony Nicholson , Chairman of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance commented “We are very happy to have

been able to arrange this with our partner, Bond Air Services. The trustees are committed to a path of continuous development and this move is the next step.

Everything that helps our crews to deliver this vital service has to be good news for all those who depend on us”.

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The charity has been working with ‘Bag It Up’ Ltd on increasing the number of textile bank locations to ensure that people have more chance of using their recycling banks over other banks that are available.

John Perry, Chief Executive of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance said ‘We would like to remind people that supporting your Air Ambulance can be achieved in many ways and just by choosing to use our textile banks to recycle your clothing is a great place to start. ’ Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance relies solely on the generosity of the public to maintain its service. The Air Ambulance requires in excess of £125,000 each month which is why the kindness of people’s donations really makes a big difference and helps to keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives.

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CHOOSE YELLOW CLOTHING BANKS We know there is a lot of choice when it comes to taking your unwanted clothing to be recycled, but Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance would like to remind you to choose the yellow clothing banks when it comes to discarding your old garments and support your local Air Ambulance.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance works with recycling partner ‘Bag It Up’ Ltd who collect unwanted shoes and textiles and then convert them into money for the Air Ambulance. They can even make use of old worn-out shoes and garments which are damaged. Simply bag them up and then put them in the charity’s yellow textile banks across the county.

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Postcode Publications Bowlers get fit for new season

As winter turns into spring a large group of Hayling's finest bowlers took to the highways and byways in a last minute attempt to regain some fitness before the rigours of the summer bowling season.

Following a pleasant walk along the Billy Trail into Havant coffee was taken at The Spring before returning to Hayling and an enjoyable lunch at Meadow Farm Tea Rooms: Our thanks to them for providing 28 excellent lunches very efficiently. All the money raised from the winter walks will be donated to the club's nominated charity for 2014, the Hayling Community Responders, as well as the profit made from the fortnightly cribbage sessions that have been running all winter in the URC church hall.

By: Chris Lapthorn

Additional funds for the Responders will be raised at the Charity Day on 19th July and by various other methods including some social events.

Open days are being held on Saturday 26th April and Sunday 4th May from midday until 4pm at the Community Centre, Station Road, West Town, Hayling Island. If you have flat soled shoes bring them along, if not we will improvise! Bowls will be provided if you don't already have them. Come along and have a go! Visit the web site www.haylingislandbowls.org for more information about the club.

Bowls isn't just for people who are past doing anything else, as the picture clearly shows!

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The murder rate on Hayling Island is soaring and local author George East is the man responsible!

George is near to completion of the third book in his Inspector Murder and Mystery Mowgley Murder Man George East Mysteries series, and much of the sometimes grisly action takes place on or around the Island. Amongst other gory discoveries, body parts have been washed up at Sandy Point and a body found dangling from Hayling Bridge.

‘I was born on Hayling,’ says George, ‘although they still haven’t put a blue plaque up on the cottage in Whitethorn Road. The Island really is a special place, and lends itself very well to creative writing.’

George and his wife Donella have spent the last thirty years travelling around and living in France. They bought a house overlooking the sea in South-East Hayling ten years ago, and have now moved back to live and work on the Island.

George is the author of fifteen travel, memoir and fiction books, and is already mapping out a novel set in a retirement community on the Island. ‘It’s going to be about the goings-on in the care home and elsewhere on Hayling,’ he says, ‘and there will be murder, mayhem and even the odd steamy sex session amongst the overseventy-year-olds. It will be interesting to see if any Islanders recognise themselves in the pages!’

More information about the Mowgley Murder Mysteries and George’s other books from www.george-east.net

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Life & Times on Hayling Island 1914-1919 In this Centenary year of the outbreak of WW1, Hayling Island U3A members are pushing ahead with their project to highlight this period of history on the Island.

A book is being produced which will include montages of the men whose lives were lost, and aspects of how the Island coped without its’ menfolk also adding details to the names of 78 men recorded on the Memorial plaques at St. Peter’s church.

Research has shown however, that others were not included, and their names will be recorded on a new plaque.

Our research will culminate in an

exhibition at Hayling Island Royal British Legion from 8th-16th November 2014, depicting life during those difficult years.

A Service of Dedication for the additional plaque will be held at St. Mary’s Church on 11th November 2014.

Alongside the project, Hayling U3A continues with it’s studies of varying subjects including Bridge, Handbells and Family History, with a monthly meeting at the Community Centre on the third Thursday each month at 2.00pm., with various speakers.

So do come along and join us.

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Activities for 1st West Leigh Cubs 1st West Leigh cubs building and decorating bird boxes with Groundworks. This is part of DIY activity and also helps the young people to become more aware of their environment.

1st West Leigh scout group is based in New lane, Havant PO9 4RN and can be contacted on 023 9245 4153 or via our website 1stwestleighscouts.org.uk.

Groundworks project manager Kevin Dewitt can be contacted via Kevin.Dewitt@groundwork.org.uk in connection with the Hermitage stream.

West Leigh beavers visited the Kenwoods Academy in New Lane, Havant to do their Healthy Eating activity badge.

This included making two different sandwiches, a healthy snack, fruit kebabs and smoothie drinks. Each beaver was presented with a certificate and goody bag from Kenwoods.

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HAYLING COLLEGE A Place in the World Challenge

Imogen Gervasoni, Sarah Mann, Megan Summers and Holly Trainor from The Hayling College all took part in a business, languages and enterprise challenge run by EBP this month. They had to create a company which relocates families abroad.

The research which they began in November was extensive and ranged from

understanding how mortgages work, sourcing a suitable house in Spain and communicating with Spanish companies.

They set up their own company which they called Olé and designed a website, logo and developed a business plan.

The final challenge was to present their company in Spanish to a panel of multilingual judges. The girls worked extremely hard to compete against thirteen other schools and gain a place in the final as the standard of presentations was extremely high. Not only did the girls go on to win the final, beating teams from Portsmouth High School and Cams Hill (who were the winning school last year) they also won an award for the quality of their presentation skills.

Alcohol Awareness Although, there are a small percentage of teenagers that do in fact behave inappropriately, huge numbers of young people do not get recognised for their respect and well behaved nature towards the community on Hayling.

Hayling is a restricted area; As Head Boy and Head Girl, we attended an Alcohol Awareness meeting recently, in relation to CAP, The Community Alcohol Partnership, with our deputies. Everyone agreed that attempting to stop teenagers drinking alcohol altogether was completely unrealistic but that the main cause of antisocial behaviour in the community is alcohol-related.

Recently we have been informed about a couple of opportunities that have opened up; This role will have to be approached with maturity as this is a unique opportunity to take advantage of what the

island has to offer.

House parties have become increasingly popular with the younger generation and during the CAP meeting the main issue that was raised, was that the party itself is not the problem itself, but the anti-social behaviour after, when they are making their way home. This issue could potentially be improved by sessions that fully educate parents and guardians about the dangers and effects of alcohol, and further education in school about how to keep yourself safe after a party.

Our main aim is to gradually reduce the amount of young people on Hayling that behave incompetently under the influence of alcohol. With everyone’s co-operation we hope that The Community Alcohol Partnership succeeds and meets its expectations.

Federation Gymnastics Competition By: Mrs Aylott

On April 1st eight pupils from The Hayling College took part in the federation gymnastics competition at Park Community School. For all the pupils taking part from the college it was their first ever gymnastics competition. They were very nervous but excited about competing against the other federation schools. All the girls performed their pair routines with pride and confidence.

In the Under 13 age group Lily Wright and Jessica Tame won a silver medal. Molly Maloney and Iris Richmond, after performing a fantastic routine came first to claim the gold medal.

All the girls received a certificate and medal.

The full team were Kayleigh Atkinson, Shannon Morrell, Molly Moloney, Iris

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Postcode Publications Multiple Exam Successes at Morris Crocker Hard work and dedication has paid off for one of Morris Crocker’s accountancy staff. Nicola Hann, Accounts and Audit Senior, has achieved the ACCA qualification (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

Nicola started working at Morris Crocker in 2009 and gained valuable experience in preparing annual accounts and tax returns before moving on to management accounts and audit, working with a variety of clients in many different trades and professions including dentists.

The addition of her ACCA standard will further enable her to bring real value to her own portfolio of clients and offer them the best service and advice.

The firm has recently had an exceptional number of its staff passing professional exams, with eleven now a step closer to qualifying or gaining additional credentials if they are already qualified.

One trainee who deserves a special mention is Brett Brewer who scored an

exceptionally high 93% in his latest ACCA Performance Management exam. He is waiting to hear if that puts him in the top ten worldwide for that module.

Morris Crocker partner Kevin Gilbert said “We are delighted with the excellent achievements of our staff. We place a great deal of emphasis on training and development, viewing it as a valuable investment in the future growth of the firm.

These impressive results are a reflection of the quality of people that we employ, combined with the first class training and the hands-on practical experience that we are able to provide We would like to congratulate all of our trainees on their recent success.”

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Postcode Publications News from Havant Camera Club In February Havant Camera Club held its 3rd print competition of the season, as usual with a visiting judge, who worked very hard to be fair and helpful while still being entertaining, friendly and respectful of people's ideas. Two weeks later there was a different judge for a digital images competition, the modern equivalent of slides, which was informative and interesting except when the judge inexplicably marked down one image because she said it should have been a print!

We have also had a talk on panoramic images and advice on how to make them, with detailed advice leaflets available.

Another presentation was from a climber, walker and excellent photographer, and Munroist, so that we had many pictures of Scottish mountains.

At the beginning of March we held our 4th and final print competition of the season. Once again many fine images from near and far. The judge’s incisive marking has

left a us with a cliff hanger for the overall results of the year!

For our most recent meeting we were treated to a fascinating presentation ranging from how to enter your digital image for international exhibitions anywhere in the world to wonderful images in Tanzania, where our speaker uses all his income from photographic activities to fund a school for Masai children. He is one of the very few white photographers accepted by the Masai, and allowed into their villages.

We meet at the St John Ambulance HQ, opposite the Rugby Club, on Tuesdays from September to May, with evening outings monthly in summer. You are welcome to attend two meetings without obligation!

Do look at our website, havantcameraclub.co.uk, for further information, or at our permanent display in the Meridian Centre (near the entrance to the library).

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The Annual Bedhampton Summer Show organisers are looking for tug of war teams to compete at Bidbury Mead on Saturday 5"'July between 2pm and 4.30pm.

Could you raise a team of seven, and don't worry about professionals, we are looking for teams from our Borough colleges, pubs, and clubs such as athletic, football, rowing, cricket, hockey, or any groups that can be forming a team. There are no established T of W teams in the area, but 15 years ago there were 91 teams that competed in Hampshire and Wiltshire, now principally because of good old 'health and safety' that has reduced to just two, and they won't be competing.

Running involves just lungs and legs, but tug of war involves the whole 550 muscles each body has, and it's something very different, an opportunity to try that completely different sport. Each team will be guaranteed several pulls', competing for

medals Tug of war certainly goes back over 2000 years in China, Egypt and Greece, and frequently part of ancient ceremonies, but nobody knows where it started. In China they believed the sun and moon had a continual, but obviously very fair, tug of war, deciding day from night, and would, the people that is, have 500 people on each end of a 167m rope, whilst the Greeks used it for training for battle.

It featured in the Olympics, but only between 1900 and 1920, so please consider playing your small part in keeping it alive it always used to be part of our Summer Show.

If you are Interested then please contact the below when further details and training/practising tips can be imparted and your team can be registered, a closing date for registrations is 30 April Contact Pete on 023 9248 2521

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Open Day: Sunday 18th May 2014 12.00 – 16.00 We are looking for new members to join our keen dinghy sailing section, no experience necessary so come sailing with our experienced Club Members. Bring suitable clothing. Lifejackets will be supplied.

Our well equipped club offers excellent facilities and a comprehensive sailing programme including RYA training, Racing and Fun on the Water for Juniors.

Food and drink will be available throughout the day. Enjoy your lunch and the views from our extensive sun deck.

More information can be found on our website www.langstonesc.org.uk Or contact: openday@langstonesc.org.uk

Local artists open their studios and unwrap a wealth of hidden talent – made for sharing.

For many of us art begins from a very young age, potato printing and stick people. Making robots out of cardboard boxes, we explore our creativity as children and for many of us that artistic imagination is left at the school gates.

Some of us will pursue art as a career or rediscover their inner artistic talent later in life.

The May days arts trail is the open door to access up and coming as well as established local artists. These two May weekends, make to time to see, touch and celebrate their work in relaxed and friendly environments.

Pick up or download the brochure chock-full of artistic delights and hit the ‘Trail maybe stopping for refreshments along the way.Visitors can meet the artists, discuss their work and may be inspired enough to start a new and rewarding pastime.

Some artists will have items available to buy or will take private commissions. Being a collector of art isn’t just for the Saatchi’s of this world, so invest in locally produced works of art for your home or business. maydaysartstrail 2014 dates: Hayling Island – 10th & 11th May Havant/Leigh Park/Waterlooville – 17th & 18th May www.maydaysartstrail Facebook/maydaysartstrail Twitter: @maydaysartstrail

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By: Richard Hardcastle

We all like to have a little flutter now and then. It appeals to something deep within our human nature, and the vast majority of people recognise that any money you win is pretty much a random bonus, so we only spend money we can afford to lose. There’s no harm in your Gran going to the bingo, or having a fiver on the Grand National; Gran mostly goes for a night out with her friends and everyone seems to bet on the National.

And so with that in mind, am I the only person who finds the proliferation of ways to gamble in Park Parade and its environs, slightly alarming? This is one of the poorest areas in Hampshire, where a large proportion of households receive benefits in some form or another.Yet the gambling industry seems to be targeting it, whether inadvertently in response to low rent; or deliberately, in the knowledge that poorer people are their best customers, and don’t seem to care what message they are sending out, so long as the money keeps rolling in.

I’m sure the industry would argue that they are going about their lawful business, and they are deeply concerned by problem gamblers and offer a number of alternatives to help them resist temptation. But the sad fact is that they only care about the bottom line.

So next time you’re walking round the shops, count the ways that people can lose substantial amounts of money, and ask yourself if that is a positive image to send out to visitors, and what message are we sending to our kids?

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New Broadmarsh Executive Shuttle Bus Service Appeal to Hayling Islanders for Memorabilia, Mementos and Stories

The 70th anniversary of D-Day is just two months away and organisers of an initiative to fully commemorate this history-changing event are appealing for help.

If you have or know of anyone who has memorabilia, mementos or stories from 1944 then you could be instrumental in the commemoration events.

Hayling was a throbbing hot-bed of military action as plans were laid for the all-out assault on the Normandy beaches. Mock invasions too place on the beach in front of the now defunct Royal Hotel.

Troops were stationed in Northney spending their money in local shops and hostelries. Landing craft were built in Sparkes Boatyard, and the legendary and inventive Mulberry Harbour was assembled on the Island.

Meanwhile, neighbouring Portsmouth attracted heavy German bombing, All of these events, and more, left an indelible mark on Hayling’s population and these reminiscences could form a vital part of a college exhibition ‘Memories are Made of This’ which will be assembled at Hayling Library. and aligned to other events taking place in the Borough of Havant.

Island resident Leslie Kelly is keen to hear from anyone with quite literally any information.

She can be contacted on 07881 958 715 or by e-mail: wemsfest@btinternet.com

Employees in and around the Broadmarsh business estate in the Havant area can now catch a ride to work on the free, brand spanking new executive shuttle bus.

This new service is managed by Langstone Technology Park operators Fasset and replaces the previous one (Route 75) operated by Emsworth and

District Bus and Coach Services.

Gary Medlow of Fasset comments: “Fasset is committed to promoting Havant as a real centre of enterprise and innovation and this is one of the investments we have made to help achieve this. This bus is a crucial link in building a sustainable supply chain along with infrastructure, employment and economic opportunities. The Broadmarsh business community is going from strength to strength and opening up this bus gate is further enabling this network to thrive”.

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Postcode Publications Rebecca Giddings – East Hampshire Junior Sportswoman of the Year Tim Randall Reports

Warblington School All-Weather Pitch Unveiled

By Laurence Warren-West

Former internationals Mark Chamberlain and Darren Anderton link up

Warblington school unveiled its brand new all-weather pitch with a belated showcase match between a staff XI and a Portsmouth FC Legends team; consisting of former internationals Darren Anderton and Mark Chamberlain as we'll as Lee Bradbury, Andy Awford, Shaun Gale, Guy Butters, Mark Kelly and Scott Green.

The Portsmouth team dominated early possession but the two sides were still all square after 10 minutes until Head of Year Roland Barnard handled what would have been a certain goal. Former Portsmouth striker Bradbury stepped up to take the penalty which was miraculously saved by IT Technician Carl Knight. However, Bradbury was quickest to the rebound and made it 1-0 to the visitors. After grabbing the first goal the Portsmouth legends were in the ascendancy and with their pass and move style soon added three more goals.

Warblington pulled one back with a superb long distance strike flying in to the top corner of the Portsmouth goal and half-time soon followed.

Portsmouth legends started the second half brightly with a goal almost straight from kick off. Warblington soon made it 6-2 with Warren-West coolly sliding the ball past the Portsmouth keeper. The home side then enjoyed a spell of possession and almost clawed back another goal with Head of Sport Rob Andrew’s effort flying just past the upright.

During the later stages of the game Darren Anderton was allowed more time on the ball which allowed him to spray passes across the field with great accuracy.

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goalkeeper no chance whatsoever. With the score now 7-2 to the visitors and not long left in the game the home side threw caution to the wind and were able to add to their two goal tally when Lawrence Fisher drove a fizzing shot past the goalkeeper from the edge of the box.

A third penalty was then awarded soon after to the away side but the penalty shot flew high and wide.

Although the Warblington side had lost 7-3, they were delighted to have drawn the second half 2-2 and that the curtain raising event had been a huge success.

The Forest of Bere Bowmen in Horndean has some outstanding archers.

One of these, 15 years old Rebecca Giddings, has just been recognised in the East Hampshire Sports Awards 2014, as Junior Sportswoman of the Year.

Rebecca is the Junior National Clout Champion, she is ranked number 3 in the country in the Under 16s age group by Archery GB, and she is Hampshire County Junior Champion at Field Archery, Longbow, Under 16 Target Archery and Clout Archery. She is also the current holder of many County and Club records. Rebecca’s equipment is sponsored by KG Archery.

Each year East Hampshire District Council seeks nominations from a broad range of categories within its area across all sports, abilities and disabilities and all ages.

This includes Bentley, Alton, Bordon and Grayshott in the north; Liphook, Liss and Petersfield in the middle; and East Meon, Clanfield, Horndean and Rowlands Castle in the south – a population of around 110,000.

The Forest of Bere Bowmen nominated Rebecca for her achievements over the last year.

The results were announced at the awards ceremony held at the Old Thorns Manor Hotel in Liphook on Thursday 27 February. Fred Dinenage, MBE and TV broadcaster, was the master of ceremonies

and Rebecca received her award from Peter Norfolk OBE, Paralympic Tennis Gold Medallist.

Forest of Bere Bowmen will be holding its annual Open Day at their Club field by Cadlington House off Blendworth Lane, Horndean PO8 0AA on Saturday 5 April from 2pm-5pm. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to try archery, and to meet the other members of the club.

Details are available at: http:/www.forestofberebowmen.co.uk/ope nday 2014.pdf

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Havant Rugby Football Club – A Late Season Review From Laurence Warren-West

After a more than shaky start to their campaign Havant RFC looked to many like a side certain to be involved in a relegation dog fight come the end of the season.

However this column in November 2013 said that the team was galvanising as a unit and looked capable of moving up the league, helped by the coach’s decision to appoint Joel Knight as captain.

Since the turn of the New Year the Hooks Lane side has put together an altogether better string of results. Even after the unfortunate loss of key back row forward Jarrard Hayler to Royal Marines training, the club were able to record bonus point victories over Cobham, Beckanham, Chobham, Hove and Haywards Heath, as well as two convincing wins over Staines.

Thus their league status for next season has been assured with games to spare.

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also able to beat close rivals Gosport in the Hampshire Cup semi-final. After a strong first half Gosport had the lead at half time; however, a much improved second half from Havant saw them win the game 34-22 to set up a final against old rivals National League 3 side Basingstoke, to be played at Basingstoke’s Pack Lane ground (postcode RG22 5HH) on April 26th. Kick-off is at 3.00 pm. Havant are hopeful of producing an upset in the final and using that to kick start a promotion drive in the coming season to restore their National League 3 status: A mouthwatering prospect that would set in train all the pre-season planning and preparations that would be involved.

In a busy weekend for the Club it will be staging its Mini & Junior Festival at Hooks Lane on Sunday 27 April. More details on www.havantrfc.co.uk

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Postcode Publications Team 3,2,1 Olympic Campaign Sophie Weguelin and Eilidh McIntyre, Team 3,2,1, contacted Postcode Publications on returning from their triumphant gold medal performance in Miami in January. They told us that they flew out to their winter training camp at the Club Nautic Arenal in S’Arenal, on the Island of Mallorca which is about 15 minutes from the airport at Palma to meet up with their new 470 Olympic class boat when it arrived in Palma on 8th February. Sophie said “We love going back to Palma, it’s a fantastic training venue.

Having been back for so many years, it really feels like a second home there! We had 3 training camps through February and March, each lasting between 5 and 10 days, which allows us enough time to settle in, get into a routine and make the camp as productive as possible.

We soon had the boat unpacked and rigged up. Training Camp1 was the official launch of the new boat and she was great” After each camp the girls return to the UK for a few days allowing them to get into a routine, stay on top of planning, organisation and in touch with family and friends. However Sophie told us that their training plans for the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma from 30th March – 5th April, the second World Cup event of 2014 were abruptly halted during Camp 2 which took place between 25th February and 2nd April. After 2 great days of training, tragedy struck on day 3. In a breeze of 18-20 knots and a heavy sea,

Eilidh was badly hurt in an accident while manoeuvring in the dinghy in big waves.

Eilidh was knocked by an angry wave and landed on the tip of her index finger and was in a bad way. She was taken ashore in the rib, and straight to hospital. After a small operation, and a large amount of pain she was patched up and returned to the UK for some TLC. She saw a hand specialist who confirmed that she had broken the tip of her finger. She had an operation to help it heal in place, and cannot sail for 4-6 weeks.

Sophie explained that although the set back will mean missing the next World Cup event, the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma, it is not a disaster. It will be difficult not being there to test themselves against the fleet, but it will give them a different perspective and allow them to build on their fitness for the coming season.

Eilidh is due to have the wire removed from her finger soon and the girls plan to compete at the final World Cup event in Hyeres, France at the end of April, but will review it nearer the event depending upon Eilidh’s recovery.

Sophie and Eilidh were at Hayling Island Sailing Club in April for a Team 3,2,1 fund raising event. They shared with their supporters, sponsors, friends and families what their campaign will entail, some of the highs and lows (including a close-up of Eilidh’s broken finger!), where the journey will take them and what it will enable them to achieve.

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History Making Hawks?

This report is from Hawkeye

Havant & Waterlooville FC is currently in its 16th season since its amalgamation from the smaller local clubs Havant Town FC and Waterlooville FC. Although in their debut season (1998-1999) the Hawks won the Southern League Southern Division, the HWFC Trophy cabinet has resembled Mother Hubbard’s cupboard.

That is not to suggest that the side has been treading water since their conception.

The club have progressed enormously since those early days and boast a stadium with an ‘A’ Grade rating and no financial debts.

Much of the success has been in various cup competitions without necessarily winning them; notably the 4th Round appearance in 2007-2008 against Liverpool (current Premiership Champions Elect!?).

This season the Hawks are well placed to achieve entry into the National Conference League, via the Conference South play-offs.

At the time of writing the Hawks have worked there way into the final play-off position (5th) with just seven matches left to play. Of these five will be played at Westleigh Park.

With destiny firmly in their own hands failure to qualify for the end of season promotion play-offs would be a disappointing end to an exciting season.

The format of the play-offs would mean a two-legged Semi-Final with the winners

going into a winner take all final.

Entry into the National Conference would place the Hawks just one step away from the Football League (watch out Pompey).

The profile of the club would take a massive hike and would probably lead to the Hawks becoming a full-time professional club within a few years.

Manager Lee Bradbury and his Assistant Shaun Gale have developed an impressive array of talent in the current squad, which contains a good blend of experience and young progressive talent. The good form of the Hawks has been based on a solid defensive approach that has witnessed seventeen clean sheets in their last thirty five matches.

Such is the standing of the current Hawks squad that Manager Lee Bradbury has been able to sign Liechtenstein International goalkeeper Benji Buchel in the past couple of months.

The club would like the opportunity to progress and urges all local football fans to come and support the Hawks as they attempt to get across the finishing line and start a brand new era for local football.

We know the local community would love the Club’s status to advertise this area on a national scale.

If you would like anymore information on the exciting events in and around HWFC please visit the \club’s official website at: http://www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk

2014 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sports Awards

Peter Darts

The County Sports Awards winners were revealed on Wednesday 2 April at a ceremony hosted by Sport Hampshire & IOW at Southampton Football Club.

The event was presented by Kris Temple from BBC South Today. and the evening began with a look back at a number of projects and campaigns that Sport Hampshire & IOW have been involved with that have all built on the legacy of 2012 including: Project 500, Hampshire Games, Do More Be More, Community Games, Hampshire Olympic & Paralympic Legacy, Disability Coaching Network, RoadSHIOW, Workplace Challenge.

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award categories. Elliott Wells and Jake Todd of Hayling Island Sailing Club won the Junior Team of the Year Award for sailing and Peter Darts representing athletics won the Official of the Year Award.

Elliott Wells & Jake Todd were selected in 2012 to the Royal Yachting Association National Junior Sailing Squad for the second year running (Elliott being the youngest Junior Sailing Squad member in history).

Squad membership gives access to the facilities and coaches at the National Sailing Academy in Weymouth.

In 2013 Elliott and Jake competed at the RS Feva Euromed Championship in Malta collecting their first Gold of the year and then onto the National Championship and Inland National Championship picking up Gold medals at both events. In late July the boys went to Italy to represent GBR in the RS Feva World Championships competing against the 180 boats of the world's best junior sailors. After completing 15 races over 5 days the boys were once again on the podium collecting Silver medals. In August they switched to competing nationally at Youth level in the 29er class dinghy (a performance dinghy for juniors

with Olympic aspirations) achieving a commendable top 10 result. Again Elliott was the youngest competitor in the fleet.

For winning the Feva National Championships the boys were invited to compete in the prestigious Endeavour Trophy - the Champion of Champions regatta - against reigning adult National Champions. Elliott and Jake as the youngest pairing achieved 11th place against 26 other pairings of top experts in sail boat racing in Great Britain. Without doubt this was viewed in the sport as another highlight of their outstanding year.

Major overall achievements: • RS Feva Inland Champs - GOLD, • RS Feva National Champs – GOLD • RS Feva EuroMed Champs – GOLD • RS Feva World Champs – SILVER Peter Darts, athletics winner of the Official of the Year Award, is a Field Judge for National and International athletics meetings.

He is a qualified Track Judge, Starters Assistant and Field Tutor. He holds a Level 4 Track & Field qualification, the highest possible qualification for British Athletics Officials.

Peter officiated at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, the 2013 Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games. He had many other National appointments in 2013, plus a European appointment as a Field Judge. Also in 2013 Peter was appointed National Technical Delegate at the England Athletics under 15 and 17 Championships at Bedford. For 2014 Peter has been appointed as a Field Official at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Peter delivers a range of courses on a nationwide basis and is supportive of local athletics at Club, County and Hampshire Schools events and serves on the Hampshire Officials sub-committee.

STOP PRESS The girls in Team 3.2.1 raised over £6,000 at a fund-raising event at Hayling Island Sailing Club

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Arts & Crafts for young people The Spring Arts Centre in Havant gained some funding to bring creative activities to young people in the local community so Motiv8 worked in partnership with them to identify creative activities and reach young people through Motiv8’s main youth clubs in Leigh Park, Wecock Farm, Stakes and Hayling Island. An arts professional, Matt West, was appointed and he worked with a steering group of Motiv8 young people to plan workshops and trips. These young people are also undertaking their Arts Award certificate for their work on the project.

Groups of young people taking part in a graffiti workshop, went to see Warhorse at Southampton Mayflower Theatre. They had an ice dance training session, been to see performances at the Spring Arts centre and more. Future plans include a range of music workshops and inviting a stand-up comedian to tour the Motiv8 youth hubs. There was also an opportunity to attend a Creative Futures careers event at the Spring recently to experience the range of career opportunities in the arts and get information from local colleges about creative arts courses.

Leigh Park DIVERT project success

Following the successful completion of the Leigh Park DIVERT project, a special evening was put on to celebrate the achievements of the girls involved.

The event was attended by the Mayor & Mayoress of Havant, local councillors, parents, police and funders were all present at the event. The girls were praised for how well they presented themselves at the event and their achievements shared.

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The DIVERT programme is all about reducing anti-social behaviour and is a partnership working between the Police, Motiv8 and other groups in Havant. It aims to help a targeted group of young people recognise risks, make informed choices and identify the potential consequences of their actions. It was piloted in Wecock Farm in early 2013 with great success. The latest DIVERT programme is in Leigh Park with members of the group all making significant progress since the start in autumn 2013.

The DIVERT group gave something back at Christmas by offering a helping hand at the soup kitchen at Buckland United Reformed Church. The group worked tirelessly to sort through and give out clothes to homeless people as well as helping to serve meals. Some of the group also went out on the streets of Portsmouth to give hot drinks and food to people sleeping rough.

DIVERT is supported by Hampshire County Council, Havant Borough Council and the Hampshire Police & Crime Commissioner.

6 Steps to Transforming Parenting Skills

On 7 March 2014, Transform worked in partnership with Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service to hold a day of activity at Havant Fire station for parents. The aim was to develop parenting skills through problem solving and challenging activities with a focus on developing skills across 6 main areas: effective parenting, leadership, working as a team, managing conflict, listening to others and coping with new situations. The final challenge was to climb a ladder 13 metres up the tower (equivalent to 3 stories high). Everyone achieved this and some even went hands-free and performed a leg lock! Working together to solve problems and linking strategies back to people’s home life has helped parents to be more confident when dealing with issues at home.

Motiv8 works alongside Barnardo’s, Step

by Step and Family Lives to deliver Transform, Hampshire’s intensive family support programme. Transform aims to help adults move into employment, improve children’s school attendance, and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. Transform workers provide emotional support, information and guidance, practical handson help for families as well as co-ordinating a package of support. Currently, Transform supports about 160 families across Hampshire.

12 Hampshire & Isle of Wing Air Cadets gain their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Twelve Air Cadets from across Hampshire & the Isle of Wight attended St James’s Palace, in March to accept their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award from HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh. They all met HRH in the Throne Room at St James's Palace and then received their Certificates from the BBC's Country File Presenter Ellie Harrison. Also in attendance was Benedict Cumberbatch, Darcey Bussell and Larry Lamb to present other awards.

An impromptu photo call outside with Ellie Harrison with all the Hampshire Cadets helped commemorate the day for all. A great day and one which all recipients should proudly remember for the rest of their lives.

The local unit is 2327 (Havant) Squadron which is based off on Barncroft Way, in Havant. eight off the attendees at the Palace were from Havant – an excellent achievement for the young people and the Squadron.

The Air Cadets get the opportunity to fly; glide; shoot; play sport; participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme; do Adventure Training and attend week long camps on RAF and other military bases to name but a few activities. The monthly cost is only £5.00. Any young person aged between 13 and 18 interested in joining, can call 023 9247 0062 (Tuesdays & Thursday 7-9pm) or visit our website for details: www.havantaircadets.org.uk

Air Cadets complete their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Expedition on the Isle of Wight Over 100 members of Hampshire & Isle of Wight took part in a two day Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition on a gloriously sunny March weekend on the Isle of Wight. Fifteen cadets from Havant and Waterlooville Squadrons took part in their Bronze practice and qualifying expeditions covering a route from Newport to Freshwater.

High spirits and excellent teamwork made for a great weekend for all. Some interesting dress styles emerged from several squadrons. Cadets are now looking forward to the next DofE weekend in early May when both Bronze and Silver expeditions are being planned.

Havant Group

The local unit is 2327 (Havant) Squadron which is based off on Barncroft Way, in Havant. The Air Cadets get the opportunity to fly, glide,shoot, play sport, and participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, do Adventure Training and attend week long camps on RAF and other military bases to name but a few activities.

The monthly cost is only £5.00.

Any young person aged between 13-18 who is interested in joining can call 023 9247 0062 (Tuesdays & Thursday 7-9pm) or visit our website for details: www.havantaircadets.org.uk James Noble, Duke of Edinburgh Award Officer Hants and IOW Wing ATC

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Two years ago this gastro pub was fully refurbished and extended. The decor is completely unique with themed areas and curiosities in every nook but it is still a village pub with a 150 seating restaurant. An excellent range of wines and beers including their own "woodies" bitter are available. About three miles north/east of Emsworth the village is easy to find.

We arrived early one weekday evening - even at this time there were plenty of people in the bar and restaurant. We were warmly welcomed and shown to our table.

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Emma Bailey from Havant has shone the spotlight on Type 1 Diabetes in Parliament Emma Bailey from Havant travelled to Westminster on 11 March to speak about life with type 1 diabetes at a major Houses of Parliament event.

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WARBLINGTON SCHOOL Realising potential: unlocking success Pompey Legends’ Match By: Mr Andrew, Subject Leader, Physical Education

In February Warblington School were lucky enough to host a Pompey Legends’ side playing against our staff in a celebration of the opening of our new 3G Astroturf pitch.

Alan Knight attended our ‘Breaking Ground Ceremony’ back in the summer and was kind enough to offer to organise a Pompey Legends’ side to play us when the pitch was ready. Alan’s team consisted of Darren Anderton, Mark Chamberlain, Andy Awford, Lee Bradbury, Shaun Gale, Mark Kelly, Guy Butters and Scott Green.

The Warblington side consisted of teachers past and present and a healthy crowd of students and their families, numbering into the hundreds, watched a very entertaining game.

We will always look back on the game and remember the second half being 2-2 but

ultimately it was still a pleasure to lose 7-3 to such a talented team of ex-professionals.

I would like to thank Alan Knight for offering us the game and organising such a great bunch of legends to play against. I would also like to thank all of the Warblington staff, students and parents who supported the game. There have already been suggestions that there might be another match at the end of the school year, so watch this space.

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Por tsmouth Music Festival By: Miss Blundell, Music At the Portsmouth Music Festival Warblington School’s KS4 Band ‘The Raptures’ delivered a fantastic performance which saw guitarist Oliver May and Bassist Henry Street awarded with Best Guitarist and Best Bassist of the event. The Band then went on to win the overall award of Best Band as well as a Life Time Achievement Award for their hard work and musicianship over the past four years.

Also taking part was Frankie Good, who was praised on her outstanding vocals and her natural confidence and stage presence.

Frankie won the John Gleadall Cup for her solo performance and was awarded a distinction grade. Both the Raptures and Frankie Good won places to perform at the Gala Show at the King’s Theatre in March.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

By: Mr Fairhead, Mathematics, More Able Students Coordinator

By: Ms Harding, Mr Brown and Mr Strzelec, DoE Coordinators for Warblington School

Sixty-two of our More Able Mathematicians took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge in February. The results are now in and there are some incredible scores! Following his success in the Senior Maths Challenge, Henry Street,Year 11, achieved the best result in school again, picking up a Gold Certificate and entry to the next round in the competition. Oliver May,Year 11 and Dougal Russell,Year 9, also achieved Gold Certificates and progress to the next round.

These are outstanding achievements and we wish these students well on the next stage.

Daniel Faulkner,Year 10, achieved a Silver Certificate and thirteen other students have picked up Bronze Certificates. Congratulations to you all.

Warblington School has been delivering the Duke of Edinburgh Award since 2008.

Since beginning our journey six years ago, the scheme has gone from strength to strength. The Award encourages young people to develop the skills and attitudes they need to become more rounded, confident adults.

During the Autumn Term ten of our Year 11s successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. The range of activities our students undertook included volunteering for the Scout and Guide Associations, working in the Sue Ryder charity shop and sports coaching. The

students have learnt new skills in gardening, cooking and power boating.

They have taken part in physical activities including ballet and team sports. The highlight was completing a two day walking expedition in the New Forest.

The Award has helped these students gain self-belief, self-confidence, a sense of identity, responsibility and a real awareness of their strengths.

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WELCOME DENVILLES

The Mayor of Havant Cllr Paul Buckley opening the new convenience store.

The Denvilles convenience store in Snowberry Crescent has become a Southern Co-operative store to be run by Richard Dance.

Richard Dance and his family business W,J&R Dance Ltd have been running convenience stores locally for over 25 years now so have a wealth of experience to call on. This will be their sixth Welcome Store, which they trade in partnership with another strong and growing local business the Southern Co-operative.

They are providing 15 or more new

new new store storeon on Your Your Snowberry Snowberry Crescent Crescent is now is now open open

jobs in the local area to add to the 120 staff that they already employ in their other stores.

They pride themselves in providing a tailored offering to the local community through having the ability to react quickly to customer demands and requests. The aspiration is for the store to become a local hub for customers.

Richard, the store owner, Adam the manager and new staff employed here want to become involved in, and support the local community. To start this they are providing a £200 donation to Warblington Community Pre-School, a local, community based, committee run group.

They want to hear from customers of anything they would like to see in the new store so do not hesitate to ask one of the staff and their request will certainly be accommodated where ever possible.

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HOW TO SOLVE A “CRYPTIC CLUE” CROSSWORD The first in a series of articles by our crossword complier Michael Curtis for crossword fans The intention of a “cryptic clue” crossword compiler is to produce a puzzle that a moderately well-educated person with a love of and interest in language and problem-solving can complete, without recourse to a dictionary or reference book. The word “cryptic” means “secret” and clues in cryptic puzzles are just like that. To understand them, you have to read them in a very devious way. What the clue appears to be defining on the surface is designed as a distraction and is almost never what it really means. However, the clue will always tell you what the answer is, even if you have to twist your brain inside out to read the clue in the correct manner.

Getting Started The best way to get started is to study previous grids and analyse the answers. This will help generate a list of the particular signposts used by the compiler.

Things to Remember: • Most cryptic clues provide at least two paths to the solution. The trick is knowing how to

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The great majority of cryptic clues are meaningless if read conventionally. What the clue appears to say when read normally is a distraction and usually has nothing to do with the clue answer. The challenge is to find the way of reading the clue that leads to the solution.

The typical clue consists of two parts – the definition and the word play. It provides two ways of getting to the answer. The definition is, in essence, the same as any “straight” crossword, a synonym for the answer. The other part, “the subsidiary indication”, or “wordplay”, provides an alternative route to the answer. The solver needs to find the boundary between definition and wordplay and insert a mental pause there.

In the same way, ignore all punctuation. The punctuation is there to make the crossword clue read like a real sentence or expression; it has no

relevance to the answer. Hence: She took gold, PARACHUTIST rather than someone seeking an keeping mum (5) = WOMAN. Read the clue as alternative lifestyle. Bloomer will probably mean “She/took gold keeping mum”. Took gold = FLOWER (something that blooms), Flower could WON. Keeping indicates that one part of the be a RIVER (something that flows) and Winger is answer contains or encloses another. Mum = MA, usually a BIRD so WO-MA-N. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| • Understanding that cryptic clue compilers often use words in a literal sense will help considerably.

Words that can mean more than one thing are commonly exploited; often the meaning the In your time of need we’ll take solver must use is completely care of all the funeral different from the one it appears arrangements to have in the clue. For example, in Call us 24 hours a day cryptic terms, summer is more likely to refer to a • Funeral Pre-Payment Plans MATHEMATICIAN or a • Memorials COUNTER than a time of year or season, and a drop out will probably refer to a

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Havant based Company gives local Community Centre a Make Over!

A group of employees from Pfizer, based at New Lane, Havant, spent the day decorating a busy Community Centre. Waterlooville Community Centre was in desperate need of support to rejuvenate the entrance to the building.

Community First HEH facilitated the event and Janet Duggan,Volunteer Service Coordinator, said “it was fantastic to see local business professionals giving their time to support the local community. Improving the entrance to the Community Centre will make a

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real difference to welcoming local people through their doors”.

Sam Hockham, a member of the Pfizer team working on the project summed up the feelings of those involved with her comment: “We really enjoyed today, there was good team work and a great feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day”. Community First HEH, through its Volunteer Service, is looking for new businesses to work with.Volunteering in the community has many benefits, not only to the local community but for all organisations involved. If you would like to find out how your company can get

involved with the scheme contact Janet Duggan on 0300 500 8085 or email janet.duggan@cfheh.org.uk We are very keen to work with new businesses across Havant and East Hampshire. Volunteering in the community has many benefits, not only for the local community but for all organisations involved. If anyone would like to find out more, please contact Janet Duggan on 0300 500 8085 or email janet.duggan@cfheh.org.uk

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New exciting venture in Waterlooville Radar Testing Site Fears Unfounded By: Chris Davage

Have you heard of a great new idea call Men’s Shed?

It’s a project aimed at retired men aged 55yrs and over who find themselves at a loose end, time on their hands and maybe missing their friends and colleagues from work - members are the most important thing to the success of this group working.

The aim is to be able to open 5 days a week from 9am to 4pm . you can come as little or as much as you want,for as long as you want, the point being it’s your choice, your group run by us for us.

Well I am starting our own local mens shed in the Waterlooville area to give us a chance to have a social get together, but also to be able to do our own projects to make things so we become self sufficient, any type of project would be ideal and would be welcome such as wood-turning, basketwork, bike repairs, making bird boxes and tables, wooden planters or anything you as members can come up with.

Hopefully we will be able to get some funding or grants; also, donations of

materials from local firms, all of which I am working on.

The next important thing is to find a place we can call our own so that we don’t have to fetch and carry tools and the like at the end of each session.

It has to be a very cheap rented place or we can trade time for a space or repairs for the use of space.

If anyone has any such property in or near Waterlooville please consider us, or if you know of such a property kindly let us know.

The concept of a Men’s Shed does come under the health and well-being agenda.

If you want to look up about Men’s Sheds may I suggest you look up Camden Men’s Shed. They are very successful in a London community centre they have got it right as I am sure we can as well.

I would like to hear from you to answer any questions; or better still, to take names to join up.

Please contact Chris Davage on 023 9242 3883

Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery visited a military radar installation on Portsdown Hill following concerns about radiation from the site.

George met with representatives of QinetiQ, who run the unit, to find out more about the work there and if there was any risk to people living nearby. The site is presently conducting trials on the Royal Navy’s new medium range surveillance radar called Artisan 3D, among others systems.

"I had extensive discussions with staff and I was left in no doubt that the company takes its health and safety responsibilities very seriously indeed," explained George.

"It operates a health and safety management system that is regularly reviewed and kept up to date and so I was reassured there is absolutely no risk to those living nearby."

George was told a great deal of work had gone into ensuring that the radars were safe, including making an adjustment in the equipment to lift the radar signals over the

George meets the QinetiQ Sharpeye team

helipad at the nearby Queen Alexandra Hospital.

"Stuart Hider from QinetiQ has invited some members of the parish council to visit so the company can better explain its work with the Royal Navy.

"I hope this will address any understandable but unfounded fears," George added.

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Spirit of the South As singing is becoming more and more popular we of “Spirit of the South” would like to say “Welcome to our World” We are a 4 part harmony singing group consisting of 23 ladies of all ages who have a passion for singing, good company and serious fun! Our group has been together since April 2008 and we have a good selection of songs that go down well whenever we sing.

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you heart, lightens your mood and creates a beautiful atmosphere.

If you want to book us for an event or want to enquire to join us please contact: Joy, our Events co-ordinator, on 023 9264 1997 Sandra, our Public Relation coordinator, on 023 9245 1220 We meet on a Tuesday evening at Park Community School, Middle Park Way, Havant, PO9 4BU From 07.30 to 10.00pm

Portsmouth Hispanic Society is open to anyone who is able to get to our meetings at the Fratton Community Centre.

We meet on the first Thursday of every month apart from August.

Our next meeting; entitled Tastes of Spain (Brits in a Spanish Kitchen), will not be the usual run-of-the-mill PHS meeting, featuring a distinguished speaker: instead, five intrepid regular members will be

demonstrating their culinary skills and talking about their favourite recipes.

We will get to learn how to make a typical Paella, Ensaladilla (Russian Salad), Tortilla (Spanish potato omelette), Michirones (a bean dish from Murcia) and in addition, a Gibraltarian Austerity Paella.

Non-members welcome - £2 on the door and to taste the food an additional £1.

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PET INSURANCE Owning a pet is a wonderful and rewarding experience but unfortunately it can be expensive if your pet becomes ill or suffers an injury.

This is why most vets recommend having insurance for your pet. Most domestic animals can be insured, there are even companies specialising in horse and exotic pets ie snakes,lizards etc.

The key is finding the best insurance policy for you and your pet, there are so many different companies out there all offering different options, the main advise we give to clients is read the small print!

You may think you are getting a good deal from a cheaper policy but you may not be covered for the really vital areas you would need to claim on.

It is amazing how even the most likely 'common' problems ie vomiting and diarrhoea can quickly become expensive and ongoing if it is not able to be treated easily. This is why we always recommend getting a 'For Life' policy for your pet, that means if for example your pet becomes diabetic you can carry on claiming in the future rather than in just one policy year if you have a 'Yearly' policy, but again always

read the small print before you decide on a policy!

With many insurance policies now you can also get help with advertising if your pet should become lost or stolen, help with boarding fees and most give access to legal helplines.

If you have any questions or need any advise regarding pet insurance please call or pop into the practice 023 9237 1755

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Hair and Beauty Bodyworks Beauty Arena - Let’s Make Up… This spring/summer there are a few make-up looks being talked about and we’re going to discuss about our favourites.

Latest Look: No make-up makeup!

This look is created by working with the natural tones of your skin and subtly enhancing your features.Your goal is to achieve a natural, flawless finish that doesn’t look ‘done’.

Firstly: Create your base Preparing your skin is the first step. After cleansing and moisturising your skin, use a primer to smooth out the skins texture.

Select a light reflecting concealer pen to cover any areas of pigmentation or blemishes and blend. This may be enough if you have good skin.

If using a foundation, use a brush to blend it smoothly over your face including lips and eyes. Use a shade as close to your natural skin tone as possible or a little lighter.

Pro Tip – When going for a natural look, avoid shimmering products.

Next: Cheeks and Lips Select a subtle toned blush (rosy hues for pink toned skin, peach/coral hues for yellow toned skin) and dot along the cheeks where you naturally blush. If using a cream product, blend with your fingers or with a brush if using powder. Avoid creating a contoured line as the cheeks should look naturally flushed.

If you’ve used a cream blush, you can use this on the lips too. Match your lips to the subtle colour on your cheeks. A tinted gloss is fine but avoid a liner as this appears too ‘done’.

Lastly: Eyes Some eye shadow primers are perfect for this look but don’t use any that are too pearly. Use a grey or brown liner at the base of your outer top lashes to give a thicker look but doesn’t look like a line.

For hooded eyes you could use a matt shadow to contour your brow bone and

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make the eyes appear bolder. Apply a coating of mascara that’s one shade darker than your natural lashes and comb through to prevent the clogged look.

Enhance sparse brows by brushing a brow powder through but avoid creating a defined line.

Finally use a matt, translucent powder to ‘set’ the look.

Season Trend: Orange lips This look can actually be tailored to suit anyone. For those who shy away from statement lips, lip sheen in a tangerine hue is a good way of introducing the shade.

For skins with strong pink/red tones, opt for shades that contain red pigments, so the brighter, deeper oranges. For yellow/olive tones, you should find that most shades suit your skin.

Keep the eyes fairly subtle in the daytime with the emphasis on your lips. A slick of liner and some mascara is all you need.You then have the option to add a more dramatic look for the evening.

Blush is a must with orange lips and we like a coral shade to pick up the pigments in the lip colour. Too much bronzer with an orange lip can be too ‘muddy’ looking so keep it fresh!

Pro Tip – Brush your foundation over your lips before applying your lipstick/liner. Blot after one coat and reapply to improve the longevity of your lip colour.

Bare Faced Cheat...

With prom and wedding season in full swing, it’s all about getting camera ready when it comes to make-up.

There are several tricks when it comes to highlighting your best features and we’ve all seen examples of them on our favourite celebs. Want a slimmer nose, a rounder face and fuller lips? Using a highlighter in the correct areas can make it happen.

Adding a highlighter to the cupids bow can give the illusion of a fuller top lip. Blending it down the centre of the nose can make it appear longer and narrower. Applying a highlighter below the brows can help open up the eye socket and make the eyes pop.

For a professional flawless finish for special occasions, having your make up airbrushed onto the skin is a great choice. Airbase HD Make-up is waterproof and long lasting.

Highlighting and contouring can be achieved along with the covering of scars and blemishes.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, this season’s colour trends are sure to satisfy your cravings! There's no getting away from it sugared-almond shades are the hottest look in hair right now. From palest pink to parma violet via creamy apricot and soft vanilla, fashion colours are the hip way to update your style. The good news is that these tones can be surprisingly easy to wear.

IF YOU’VE GOT A SWEET TOOTH, THIS SEASON’S COLOUR TRENDS ARE SURE TO SATISFY YOUR CRAVINGS! You don't have to go the whole hog a la Kelly Osbourne and Nicole Richie, who've both stepped out in similar shades of all-over lilac (although we adore this bold look).

Try a cool blonde shade instead – one of my favourite looks from the latest headromance collection is called Meringue – it’s a move away from the classic golden sunshine hues to a flattering blend of white and ash blonde that’s set to be the shade of summer.

Away from colour, the bob is the cut of the season but aim for something that falls just beneath the jawline for the most modern feel. At Burberry Prorsum, haphazard partings and a dishevelled texture avoided the dreaded ‘helmet head’ effect that can look so dated.

Finally, 1990s grunge continues to go from strength to strength. At the LFW Antonio Berardi show, model’s styles teamed raw, beachy texture with choppy fringes.

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Every season brings with it an ‘It’ fringe and this one is all about a bespoke shape to suit the wearer with a must-have matt finish. Salt spray is your go-to styling product here; use minimally, then add more as needed.

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