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Community News & Events

Helping Hands & Charity Organisations

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Pupils and staff of the newly opened Berewood Primary School in Waterlooville welcomed the wider community this week with a number of special events designed to mark the very beginning of its history.

The brand-new school is a member of the University of Chichester Academy Trust and was built to serve the new development of Berewood, accepting its first 67 pupils this term.

Activities during the week celebrated connections between the new school and its locality within the royal hunting ground of the ancient Forest of Bere, alongside the River Wallington which links it to the wider area.

The pupils – ranging in age from four to eleven – enjoyed weaving, cooking and decorating pebbles and making clay handprints to place in the grounds to commemorate the school’s opening. They also used their new technology resources for green screen videoing and made crowns to wear on a royal fun day with storytelling, followed by a family film night. ...

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Probus outings

Painters Challenge

Beauty Trends

Clanfield bench

Snow Queen is coming

Chef of the year!

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Berewood School Demonstration birds of prey were a highlight of the main launch event on Thursday, 6th November, when the Academy welcomed The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Eileen Berry; The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Havant, Councillor Marjorie Smallcorn; the Bishop of Portsmouth, The Rt Revd.

Christopher Foster; and 150 guests from the local and wider communities.

Speaking to guests and pupils Sue Samson, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, said: ‘It’s wonderful to be here in Berewood’s bright and beautiful new school, the latest member of our Academy

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Trust family.You have an inspirational head teacher, hand picked staff and a very special building and we will work in partnership with you to support your school to be the very best it can be. I look forward to being part of the next phase of your journey.’

Headteacher Sue Patrick added: ‘It’s been a wonderful week for the pioneer pupils and staff of Berewood Primary School. We have been so proud to welcome parents, neighbours and University colleagues to celebrate with us, as well as the amazing professionals who helped to design and build our school.

‘Above all, it has been a week of making long-lasting memories for our children and our new community at Berewood.

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Smile’s new Respite Care Centre Smile Support & Care, a local charity providing support to children and young adults with disabilities, has recently completed building work on a new £4 million state of the art respite care centre in Waterlooville. They are now calling on the public to support their final appeal to urgently raise the last £180k needed to fund essential specialist equipment and furnishings required to open the centre as soon as possible.

Construction of a new Respite Care Centre began early in 2013 after an amazing response to Smile’s 18th Anniversary Appeal to raise £4 million for the new centre.

It has been a longstanding dream for the charity, to be able to offer breaks to disabled children and young adults, as well as providing them and their families with a place to enjoy precious time together. “The centre has been a dream of ours for so long, and it’s very exciting to see our dream finally becoming a reality.” Steven Clarke, Smile chairman.

However, now the charity urgently needs more funds to help complete the purchase of much needed specialist equipment and furnishings. Donations and fundraising will help buy essential items such as toys, cushions and PCs, to services such as specialist therapy or a night’s care.

The centre will make a world of difference to families in the area by providing accommodation with all the amenities of a small hotel. The centre features eight en-suite bedrooms, plus two family apartments, a restaurant-style dining room, state-of-the-art sensory room, physiotherapy and treatment room. While the centre will provide the perfect break for individuals, it will also give them the opportunity to meet with others who share the same experiences.

Building for a sustainable future…

Smile’s new centre in Waterlooville is also an iconic building in every sense. The new centre has been constructed in the most eco-efficient way to ensure our commitment as a charity to ensuring a low carbon footprint. We aim to be selling back

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our surplus electricity, which makes this exciting project - with a design life of 60 years - sustainable well into the future Access to a regular break is the help most requested by families of disabled children, and has been identified as a key factor in helping families stay together.

However, despite the urgent need for respite, a recent UK survey found that huge numbers of disabled children are still waiting for short break services. “The new respite centre will be a huge benefit to families like ours” - Louise, mum to eightyear-old Joel who has severe autism.

Short-break services have been shown to help disabled children tackle social isolation, access leisure activities and help

with personal development.

The need for a centre emerged following feedback from service users over the past 18 years. A feasibility study in consultation with 156 special schools showed real support and need for the centre, which will be unique in this area both in terms of the services it will provide and the way they will be delivered.

We would welcome your support to undertake some fundraising for us over the festive period - we have posters, sponsor forms, t-shirts and collecting tins to help

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Tea time in Waterlooville Specsavers in Waterlooville raised over £250 for Macmillan Cancer Support after selling homemade sweet treats in the store.

Staff donned their aprons to whip up their best cakes for the occasion.

Store director Bill Vance says: ‘We’re extremely proud of raising this money for Macmillan and couldn’t be more thankful to our community. Everyone enjoyed the day and our staff outdid themselves baking delicious cakes!’

Macmillan Cancer Research is a national charity committed to improving the quality of life for all people affected by cancer.

Macmillan’s coffee morning is the charity’s biggest fundraising event and in 2013 it was able to raise £20 million, with a record 154,000 people signed up.

you. We also have carol-singing packs including carol sheets - if you and your friends or colleagues would like to fundraise in this way! Perhaps you might consider fund-raising for a specific piece of equipment or in aid of the centre, including a raffle, quiz, coffee morning or cake sale Further details of these events and the appeal can be found on the Smile website: www.smilesupport.org.uk or call our Appeals team on 023 8061 3084 or email natalie.buckley@smilesupport.org.uk

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Clanfield community can give their feet a rest

Clanfield Parish Council Chairman Margaret White and Parish Clerk Diane Duffy with The Southern Cooperative’s Store Manager at Clanfield, Jon Barker and Facilities Manager Glenn Waters Looking forward to better weather to be able to enjoy the new bench installed by Clanfield Parish Council with funding support from The Southern Co-operative.

Clanfield residents can now take a break from shopping with the provision of a new wooden bench installed by Clanfield Parish Council, supported by a £250 donation from The Southern Co-operative.

Having received a number of requests from local residents for outdoor seating to provide a place to rest, Clanfield Parish Council has installed a solid oak bench close to local shops in White Dirt Lane. As the bench is positioned on land owned by The Southern Cooperative, which has a store close by, Clanfield Parish Council approached them to gain their support.

Margaret White, Chairman of Clanfield Parish Council said: “It was agreed by the Parish Council to provide a seat for the community and once an acceptable site was

found and funding agreed, the installation proceeded.

It was greatly appreciated that The Southern Cooperative agreed to donate funds towards the oak seat, which it is hoped will be used by the community for many years.”

Glenn Waters, Facilities Manager for The Southern Cooperative explained: “We were pleased to enable the installation of this attractive wooden bench and help towards the cost of this. As a co-operative, we value the well-being of our local community so supporting projects like this is very important to us.” The Southern Co-operative donated £250 towards the £900 total cost of providing the bench.

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Couch to 5K

As part of your New Years Resolution, have you thought about running?

Couch to 5K is returning in 2015 to assist residents in improving their physical and emotional well-being and all they need is a pair of trainers.

Many people turn to running to keep fit and stay active. To help encourage more people to get off the couch and keep fit Havant Borough Council, in Partnership with Victory Athletics Club and Innovations Fitness, are organising more ‘Couch to 5K’ beginner running schemes in 2015.

The nine week course, funded through a Health Grant from Hampshire County Council, is ideal for those who have no previous running experience. It enables participants to gradually make the transition from walking to being able to run 3 miles by

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the end of the programme. With an emphasis on fun, socialising and making steps to being healthy the course is perfect for absolute beginners.

The nine week course is available to anyone over the age of 18 at a cost of just £15 per person.

Councillor Yvonne Weeks said : “We are delighted with the success of this scheme and excited to be delivering more courses in 2015 with the hope of inspiring people to become active.”

Four courses ran in 2014 which were very popular and many people who took part are now regularly running. Including Elle from Bedhampton who on completion of the course ran the Great South Run in October and has now entered the Reading Half marathon in March, she said: “Couch to 5K has been such a massive help in improving my fitness and my social life!”

The first courses in 2015 will start from Emsworth Park on Tuesday 6th January and Horndean Technology College on Wednesday 7th January.

For further information and details on how to book please visit www.havant.gov.uk/get-activehavant/couch-5k-beginners-running-course

Postcode Publications THE GREEN DEAL

Don’t miss out on funding for home energy efficiency improvements Havant Borough Council is reaching out to residents to ensure they can take advantage of short-term grant funding to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

A team of experts working on behalf of Havant Borough Council will be knocking on around 6,000 doors to explain the funding available.

The aim is to ensure households know about the Council’s Green Deal cashback offer for energy-saving measures, and have the information they need to take action.

All homeowners and private landlords are eligible to apply for the cashback offer, which can be used to fund insulation, double glazing and around £400 towards the cost of a new boiler.

As well as funding to help with the costs of installing energy efficiency measures, residents will reap the benefits of lower fuel bills – typically £490 for a new gas boiler, £250 for loft insulation or £460 for solid wall insulation*.

Some householders will also receive a letter through their doors followed by a visit from the Council-approved canvasser, who will be carrying an official identity badge. The aim

is to provide advice specific to each household and offer the opportunity for residents to talk one-to-one with an expert.

The scheme is already benefiting local residents with more than 100 residents expressing interest in the first couple of months.

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Swain & Co Solicitors LLP regularly assist people who have suffered injuries or damage to themselves or a loved one as a result of a medical mistake. We are able to take initial enquiries over the telephone or face to face at our office in Havant or at your own home. Very quickly, and at no cost to you, we are able

to advise you that we are able to assist and will then get on with investigating the issues on your behalf.

We are able to fund your case using a “No Win No Fee” agreement or, if appropriate, we would apply for Legal Aid. The team at Swain & Co are extremely experienced in dealing with all areas of Clinical Negligence with individual members of the team specialising in birth management cases leading to Cerebral Palsy and global development delay and disability.

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Postcode Publications ROWLANDS CASTLE HANDMADE STUDIOS GIGGLES We have carried out some significant changes in Handmade Studios with lots of new yarns from 'independent dyers' and a total revamp of our large back room. We have added a large section of haberdashery.

MEET AND MAKE - With the Summer holidays over we are restarting our Friday afternoon Meet and Make sessions. Every Friday starting 12st September 1pm to 3pm (ish). Bring your own work and enjoy a chat and tea and biscuits. (no charge but a small donation towards the tea would be nice).

LOYALTY VOUCHERS - We are still running our loyalty scheme which is popular. We give our customers a loyalty card that shows how much they have

purchased. Once that total reaches £50 we give them a £4 voucher to spend with us.

OPENING TIMES - Our colleague Bev no longer has a studio here so we have reduced our opening times by one day. We are now open every day except Sunday and Monday.

SOCIAL MEDIA - You can view some of our stock and purchase on our web site www.handmadestudios.org.

We also regularly publish news and special offers on Facebook and Instagram so we would be delighted if you would like to connect with Linda at: https://www.facebook.com/linda.kirkbride and Lindakirkbride on Instagram.

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Abseil the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit Structure The British Red Cross is looking for daring fundraisers to abseil the Orbit Sculpture.

The charity is assembling a team to abseil the Orbit at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Statford, London, and raise money for its humanitarian work. The ArecelorMittal Orbit stands at 376ft high and is Britain’s tallest sculpture. With views from the top spanning over 20 miles, you can see London landmarks such as The Shard, The Gherkin, Big Ben and Wembley Stadium. The sculpture was designed by

Turner Prize winner Sir Anish Kapoor so this is also a fantastic opportunity to see the sculpture up close.

You could be the first to take on this new challenge as the British Red Cross are offering charity places on 17 May 2015.

Registration for the event costs just £25 and the target sponsorship is £250.

For more information go to redcross.org.uk/orbitabseil.You can also contact Jan Treacher-Evans on jtreacherevans@redcross.org.uk or call 023 9289 4205.

Hello, it’s me Giggles again, the out and abouter reporter for the CRRC . Exciting news! At last our barn has the new doors fitted. If you remember, my lovely staff did a sponsored sleep over in January in the freezing cold so that us out and abouters could be warm and cosy. We sleep in the hayloft and tell each other stories about how we came to be living at the rescue. Some of the stories are so so sad. Last week we had a large black and white girl cat brought in from Midhurst.

She was covered in appalling lumps which Mark, our vet, said were tumours. She had been microchipped and her name is Whiskey. Sadly the microchip number had not been updated so we cannot trace her owner. Always make sure your pet’s microchip details are up to date so that they can find their way home. My staff will care for Whiskey until we can find a kind caring person to look after her. She's a nice girl and about 10 years old.

If you interested in a cat, kitten, rabbit or guinea pig please give us a call on 01243 641409.

We have a Rehoming Day on Saturday 24th January from 12-2pm. Rehoming days are non-appointment days so people thinking of adopting a cat or kitten can pop along. Otherwise we rehome 7 days a week by appointment only.

Ollie Introducing Ollie! Ollie is a big and very handsome male cat who is around 8 and a half years old. He has been with us since the 16th March 2014 after his owner Ollie - my pet of the month sadly passed away.

He is white with a few grey smudges and a grey stripy tail. Ollie can be a really sweet cat but he does also have a naughty side. He is looking to find a new home with experienced cat owners that can give him all the love he deserves, as well as space to do his own thing. Ollie really needs someone to take a chance on him because he is not too happy that he has been with us so long. If you think you can provide Ollie with the home that he so deserves then please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Postcode Publications Havant Federation Head Teachers Luncheon is a great success!

The Urban Vocal Group

By Shannon Johnson - South Downs College, Second Year A level student

The South coast is alive with the sound of music! The fantastic Urban Vocal Group invites new members UVG is a free to access music charity for 11 to 18 year olds who sing contemporary arrangements of current tunes and pop classics, providing professional vocal tuition and performance opportunities regardless of experience.

The Charity was founded in 2008, initially based in Havant, by musician and teacher Charlie Fletcher whose aim was to create a community of young singers; offering a rare opportunity to bring young people from different areas and backgrounds together.

The ethos of the group is simple; to offer young people access to a safe, friendly and encouraging environment which nurtures learning through enjoyment and aspiration through achievement. Members of the group not only learn correct vocal technique and multi part harmonies but are also learn about the music industry, write songs, and record in professional studios. The group have performed at over 40 events including performances at the Southsea Show, the Wedgewood Rooms and the House of Commons and have recorded 15 original

songs.

UVG now has a base in The Guildhall in the heart of Portsmouth and are closer to achieving the dream of being the largest free to access music group for young people in the south. This is an exciting time for the charity and we are delighted that we can offer these opportunities to more young musicians, bringing them out of the bedroom into an environment where they receive professional tuition, build confidence and make music.

New members are being sought to join the Havant and Portsmouth groups. No experience is necessary, just a love for singing and having fun.

Check us out on the Web, Soundcloud and You Tube and if you would like to join please contact info@theuvg.co.uk, call us on 07964 137 390 or just turn up on the night.

The Havant group meets every Monday from 5.45 to 7.15pm at Bedhampton Social Hall, 21 Bedhampton Road, Havant. PO9 3ES The Portsmouth group meets every Wednesday from 5.45 to 7.15pm at The Guildhall, Portsmouth. PO1 2AB This is no ordinary choir ….this is the future of vocal groups for young people!

South Downs College recently hosted an informal Luncheon, inviting schools from the Havant Federation to celebrate their former students’ success.

Justin Baker, Deputy Head Teacher from Purbrook Park School, was so impressed that he even invited the students to return to their old school to talk to current pupils about their time at South Downs.

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Students were joined by representatives from their previous schools, as well as staff members from the College to celebrate their achievements whilst at South Downs College.

Held in the award winning College Restaurant, the guests were treated to a luxury three course meal that was prepared, cooked and served entirely by the catering students.

The event was a real triumph, allowing the teachers to meet with students studying on both A level and Vocational programmes to hear their experiences and progress whilst at the College and also their plans for the future.

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‘war horse’ theatre review Year 8 and 9 Gifted and Talented students at Crookhorn College have been studying the book ‘War Horse’ and reviewed the play at the New London Theatre.

War Horse’ is an unmissable, heart wrenching and stunning performance.

The story starts prior to World War One. A foal is bought at auction by a farmer, on the basis that when it is fully grown it will be sold to the army. Albert, his son, becomes very attached to the horse and decides to join the military in search of the beloved horse, Joey. The story follows his epic journey to find and take care of Joey though friendships, hardships and sailing ships.

The book by Michael Morpurgo has been published worldwide, and has since been made into a film. Nick Stafford felt that this novel had the potential to make a successful and memorable play. He herefore brought it to the stage; and what a play it was.

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The performance was frightening and realistic. The set design and music emphasised the drama. The lighting of the set added to the mood of the gloomy atmosphere of World War One. The focus of the set was the tear in the background.

This represented the part of the page Albert tore out of Sergeant Nichols’ book: the page of him and Joey.

The puppetry of the horses was extremely good, since the movements resembled those of a real horse. This meant it wasn’t your average Punch and Judy puppet show on the beach, but an extravaganza of realistic action!

Benjamin Clayton, year 8

The author wanted to tell the story of war through a pair of non-biased eyes.

The only way to do this, he felt, was to tell the story from Joey’s point of view. He did this to show that everyone was going through the same difficulties of war, from people and animals, to land and livelihood. By telling the story like this, everyone in the audience could relate, as it didn’t matter what your nationality or belief was, everyone was going through the same experiences.

Overall, I think ‘War Horse’ was an amazing show and I would highly recommend it to everyone, as it is important for our future generation to recognise and honour these men as the heroes they were.

Robyn Piper, year 8

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Postcode Publications Rowlands Castle Painting Society Eastney Ferry Point was the last official picnic/painting day out for members of the Rowlands Castle Painting Society, this concluded the outdoor meetings for the Summer. Many interesting locations have been visited and on the whole these artistic outings benefited from some exceptionally fine weather. Friendships are made in these settings and enhances the whole experience of belonging to a Society with like-minded people. Details of these daytime trips can be found on the website: www.rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.org.uk Membership details can be found here and also by contacting the Membership secretary John Davis Tel: 01243 371662.

Members of this friendly Society come from across the region, including Southsea, Chichester, Petersfield, Horndean, Denmead and Rowlands Castle. The Society is open to all, regardless of ability and it offers a great

opportunity to those who would like to exercise their talents and mix with people who share their enjoyment and love of Art. Now is the time to enrol if the thought of joining the Society appeals. There is much on offer with a varied programme and is excellent value at only £25. New members are very welcome.

The new term resumes on the 7th October with life-drawing in the Parish Hall, Links Lane, Rowlands Castle. Apart from life-drawing, there are workshops, evening demonstrations by professional artists, a great Christmas party, and an Art exhibition and Sale in the Spring. The meetings take place on Tuesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm, the fortnightly evening demonstrations are from 7.30pm to 9,30pm. Non-members pay £2 entrance. All details can be found on the website.

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NEW BOOK FROM HAYLING AUTHOR Louisa Heaton is the author of The Baby That Changed Her Life, published by Harlequin Mills and Boon and due to be released on January 1st, 2015. The story deals with surrogacy, but with a twist.

'Callie Taylor agrees to be a surrogate for her best friend, Lucas and his wife, but she doesn't count on falling pregnant just as Lucas's marriage ends. Soon Callie is developing feelings for Lucas that have nothing to do with her pregnancy hormones, but everything to do with his

scorching kiss...'

Louisa is a local Hayling Island resident in Hampshire and this will be her first ever medical romance to be published. Her second book, His Perfect Bride? Follows in April 2015.

Louisa is married with four children and volunteers as a First Responder on Hayling Island as well as being the secretary for the group. A former English teacher, Louisa has taught English at South Downs College, Highbury College and The Hayling College.

She submitted stories to Mills and Boon on and off for fifteen years and finally received, 'The Call' in March 2014.

When not writing, Louisa enjoys quilting and patchwork and belongs to the Island Piecemakers group on Hayling.

Louisa has a Facebook page (www.facebook.com/louisaheaton), Twitter account (@LouisaHeaton) and a website and blog (www.louisaheaton.com)

Businesses Do Their Bit For The Community!

Marketing Matters Workshop

It’s been a busy week for the Volunteer Service at Community First HEH, with two local Companies taking time out of their normal working week to support the community. Pfizer, based at New Lane Havant, sent a team of people to Malmesbury Lawn Day Care Centre based in Leigh Park. The volunteers spent time talking to the older people, delivered a quiz, baked cakes, gave hand massages and made cards. Carole Johnson, Site Leader for Pfizer says “This was my first opportunity to take part in a volunteering day with Community First HEH. It was an incredibly rewarding experience and we were all very impressed with the facilities and staff at Malmesbury Lawn. It was great to be able to work with the local community to help make a difference”.

Twelve employees from a local corporate organisation's Marketing Team, spent the day passing on their knowledge and skills to a variety of community groups and charities from across our region.

Janet Duggan,Volunteer Coordinator says “the focus of the Marketing Matters Workshop was for staff to give something back to the community by passing on their skills and expertise to community groups.

Groups attending received one-to-one support from the Marketing Team, passing on knowledge around how to improve their websites, social media awareness and branding”.

The Employee Volunteering Scheme works with businesses enabling them to share their skills with the voluntary and community sector. The scheme also has Team Challenges where community projects can benefit from a group of volunteers carrying out environmental tasks, garden make overs, decorating, befriending and so on. If you are a business and would like to share your skills or take part in the team challenges contact Janet Duggan at janet.duggan@cfheh.org.uk or telephone 0300 500 8085 ext 9722.

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Variety is the spice of life... and singing No-one could accuse The Havant Pitchpipers of being a one trick chorus.

Over the last three months the ladies barbershop chorus have sung in the rain at Emsworth Show, performed at the Lord Mayor of Fareham’s charity “Last Night of the Proms” concert in Ferneham Hall,

Fareham, and competed at the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers annual convention in Harrogate.

Entertaining audiences ranging from just a few (boy did it rain at Emsworth Show) to over 1000 in Harrogate International Centre, the chorus have sung (and sort of

danced to) a mixture of traditional barbershop melodies, modern pop tunes, classical favourites and special arrangements, going to show how versatile they are.

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friends, come along to one of our rehearsals at 7.30pm on Tuesdays at St Philip’s Church Hall, Cosham. You can find full details on our website www.pitchpipers.co.uk or call our Musical Director Marilyn Penketh on 023 9246 0227

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Postcode Publications PETERSFIELD SOUTH DOWNS PROBUS CLUB Horndean & District Talks, Lunches, Walks, Trips, Friendship and Support for Charities: That's what we do!

Petersfield South Downs Probus Club, a Club designed to add quality to the life of retired or semi-retired professional and business folk, is topping up its membership.

If you are looking to widen your social circle, meet new people or avoid the cabin fever associated with being stuck indoors, why not give us a try. Come to a talk, a walk or a lunch.

Absolutely no strings attached!

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Waterlooville Library Cecil Pashley & Shoreham – The Story of an Aviation Pioneer An illustrated talk presented by Bill Gage of West Sussex Record Office – Waterlooville Library 03/12/2014 7pm Tickets £4 Cecil Lawrence Pashley MBE AFC (1891 - 1969) was a British aviation pioneer.

Pashley was born in the Great Yarmouth, Norfolk on 14 May 1891. He learned to fly in 1908 and, with his brother Eric, started flight training at Shoreham Airport in 1913 when they founded the

South Coast Flying club. One of Pashley's students was F.G. Miles with whom he founded the Southern Aero Club which remained in business after his death.

Pashley trained large numbers of pilots during both world wars. During the Second World War Pashley was commissioned in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He was awarded the Air Force Cross in 1944 and a made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1948. Pashley was a Flight Lieutenant when he resigned his commission in 1954.

Amateur Radio Club ARC Programme of Thursday events for the first part of 2015: January 1st NO CLUB MEETING January 15th Quiz evening February 5th Natter night/social evening February 19th GPS - an update by Hugh M1ETU March 5th Natter night/social evening March 19th Hampshire and Berkshire 4 x 4 Response team - Andy Cunningham MØHAK April 2nd Natter night/social evening April 16th Propagation HF to VHF by Mike Parkin of Alton Antenna Arrays May 7th Natter night/social evening May 21st Club Members' 15-minute talks June 4th Natter night/social evening 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 We are able to offer training for all 3 levels of Amateur Radio Licence (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced). Please see our website: www.hdarc.co.uk for latest information and contact information, or email.

Stuart Swain - Club secretary at: stuart.swain@hotmail.co.uk amateur radio callsign GØFYX

What’s on Lovedean Village Hall will be holding the first of their Jumble sales on 10th January, followed by another on 14th March, and an Antiques & Collectors Fair on 21st March, and the first Car Boot and Table Top Sale of the year on 26th April. For further details on any of these events please phone 0239 2593 904. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

OmniArts sessions Every Monday: Sensory Dance. 4.00pm – 5.00pm at Havant Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, PO9 2AY. £3.00 per session. First session free.

Every Friday: Currently open to all ages.

4.30pm – 6.30pm at Deverell Hall, Purbrook, Waterlooville, PO7 5LU. £7.50 per session. First session free.

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Ladies that punch!

Ladies that Punch is a brand new Self Defence Class for ladies by ladies starting in January 2015 in the Portsmouth area.

Classes are for any lady regardless of age or fitness levels.

Have you ever read about the woman who manages to lift up a car to free her trapped child? Where does she get that super human strength? How does a person survive a lion or shark attack? Survival is more than just physical strength.Yes we have to train our bodies physically but we

must also train our brain to help us survive the attack. During the classes you will gain a good understanding of both the physical and psychological effects of fear and we will build on this to make you more prepared should the worst ever happen.

There is no escaping the fact that violent crime is rising and although everyone has the right to safety and security this is very often not the case.

Ladies that Punch will give you the inner strength and confidence to be able to fight back and not be another victim of unnecessary violence.

Ladies that Punch is open to any female regardless of fitness levels or age.You do not have to have any previous martial arts experience or need to be fit as a fiddle to attend.

A fully qualified female instructor with over 10 years experience will use real life scenarios that WILL keep you safer.

Class Details Monday 5th January 18:00 – 19:15 and 19:30 – 20:45 6 weekly sessions Cosham Community Centre Saturday 10th January 09:30 – 16:30 Cosham Community Centre

Saturday 7th February 09:30 – 16:30 Cosham Community Centre So if you would like to be able to • Stop someone from hurting you • Protect yourself and your family if you were attacked • Feel safer when you are out on your own and; • Improve your self confidence …All in a relaxed and enjoyable environment then Lades That Punch is the class for you.You can book your place at www.ladiesthatpunch.co.uk or call Pauline on 07934272829. Group bookings are also available.

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Finding your Past Did you know we have a genealogist researcher, Christine Russell, at the Spring Arts and Heritage Centre in East Street Havant on Tuesday each week? Come along and meet her. Christine Russell will help you begin to find out about your family; discovering their occupations, addresses,

military history, places of interest and maybe find a famous relative could be discovered along the way! It could be that you have hit a brick wall in your own family research, and want to be able to solve that puzzling problem and get started again in a whole new direction. Why not get in touch and see if Christine can break down that wall for you. Your family history may be a

mystery to you, but imagine if you could discover who your ancestors really were!

Not just names and dates but what they did and where they lived and how they spent their daily lives. There is no charge! To book an appointment please email: kates@thespring.co.uk There is also Talk by Christine at the Spring Arts and Heritage Centre on

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is so much on offer. Full details can be found on the website: www.rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.org.uk

There is an opportunity at the moment to join the Rowlands Castle Painting Society as membership is currently available. It costs £25 per year which is fantastic value for money considering there

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Members of this friendly society come from across the region meeting in the Parish Hall, Rowlands Castle, Links Lane from 2pm until 4pm every Tuesday. On alternate Tuesday evenings there is a

demonstration given by a visiting professional artist from 7.30pm to 9.3opm.

The membership is open to all and includes those who are beginners through to others who are very proficient artists. If being a member of a lively society is of interest, please contact John Davis, Membership secretary on 01243 371662

Thursday 12 March 2015 at 7.45pm tickets £5 “A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GENEALOGY “ which is about how to start this adventure of discovery with practical advice on where to begin and how to organise your research. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Call for Artists 2015 The 2015 dates for maydaysartstrail Open Studios are: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May – Hayling Island Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May – Greater Havant (including Waterlooville, Horndean and Clanfield) Closing date for entries is 23rd January 2015. To enrol please visit the website: www.maydaysartstrail.co.uk Find us on Facebook: maydaysartstrail

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Food and Wine Bargain wines for post Christmas saving

By Jonathan Rogers of The Solent Wine Experience

We all know that December can be an expensive month. The money we spend on the high street buying gifts for our friends and family seems to increase year after year.

Not to mention the amount spent on extra food, goodies we would not normally eat during the rest of the year.

The same can be said for wine and other bottled delights. How much Baileys do we drink at Christmas compared with other months? Sherry sales also increase as Grandmas’ around the country enjoy a few extra glasses. We also spend that little bit more on wine as we treat ourselves to something special for the festive lunch.

Christmas is a time for treating ourselves and others, and why not? We work hard the whole year so we deserve it.

But then January arrives. The holidays and festivities go and the office and hard work arrive once more. It’s this time when we have to tighten our belts a little and revert back to our normal eating and drinking habits. But that does not mean we have to drink cheaper wines which are of lesser quality.

On an average priced bottle of wine the tax makes up 52% of the overall price. The duty is £2.05 per bottle plus VAT on top of that. With this in mind, finding bargain bottles should in theory be difficult. ‘What makes a bargain wine a bargain?’ It’s a question I often get asked along with ‘is a wine that cost £50 significantly better than a wine that cost £5?’ The answer I usually give is if you prefer the £5 bottle better than the £50 bottle then no its not.

Wine is all about personal preference.

Its good to go for different styles and explore different wines but we generally know what styles we like. Remember one thing, if you like the wine then its a good one.

Supermarkets tend to be the obvious place to start looking for good value wines.

They have the buying power to push prices down as they buy in bulk. Big brand names will usually dominate the shelves and the discounts. But don’t take to much notice of these deals and if you look beyond these names you will find some classic wines from some fantastic smaller producers.

Own label wines are also a good bet.

These tend to be from those smaller producers who take pride in their wine making. Here are some suggestions that you may like to try.

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Cuvee Prestige Red, France Soft fruity red made from Cinsault, Grenache and Merlot from the Languedoc Roussillon region. Light with ripe plum flavours. This is a real bargain. Tesco £4.79 La Folie Douce Chardonnay France Another cracker from the Languedoc region.

100% Chardonnay, its full of creamy fruit with a fresh finish. Tesco £4.9 Carta Roja Gran Reserva Spain From the Jumilla region in Spain and produced from the Monastrell grape. The Gran Reserva red is aged in Americain oak and then a further five years in bottle giving it a smooth flavour with bags of vanilla and plum characters and smooth tannins. Simply amazing at this price.

Sainsburys £5.00 - £8.00 Villa Nostra Bianco NV Italy A brilliant white from my favourite region of Italy, the Veneto. Made from a blend of Grecanico Catarratto and Trebbiano its full of peach fruit chracters with a beautiful floral finish. Waitrose £5.99 The Solent Wine Experience will be holding a five week wine course at Tuppenny Barn near Emsworth in February.

To discover more about wine visit: www.thesolentwineexperience.co.uk for details on wine courses and wine tasting events.

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FOOD FIEND EXPERIENCE Cookery lessons in my own kitchen Visit my website for more details

The Rowans Queensway Hayling Island PO11 0LY

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Food Fiend Experience Recipe column - by Kathy Fitchett

Photography by the Paul Burrows Studios, Havant

Christmas Apple Tart Tartin To help you enjoy this festive season I have created this new recipe which is a great alternative to Christmas pudding or mince pies.

It has no added sugar and all the sweetness comes from using eating apples for the filling along with sultanas, raisins apricots and flaked almonds. For a more decadent dessert add a couple of tablespoons of rum or brandy into the filling. Food Fiend Experience provides cookery courses for individuals and groups but also is a great venue for special celebrations with a culinary difference - birthday, retirement or hen/stag party, company get together! For more information go to: www.foodfiendexp.com

Prepare pastry, cover with cling film and leave in the fridge for at least 30 minutes

Ingredients For pastry: 100g butter 200g plain flour Pinch of salt 7 or 8 teaspoons cold water For filling; 1 kg eating apples preferably gala or similar 50g sultanas 50g raisins 50g chopped apricots 25g flaked almonds 1 tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp apricot jam Method 1. Pre heat fan oven to 180˚C. 2. Sift flour into the food processor add a pinch of salt. Cut butter into small cubes and gently stir into the flour. Pulse the mixture until it resembles bread crumbs.

Do not over process.

3. Add 7 to 8 teaspoons of cold water to the bread crumb mixture and pulse until it forms a ball. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

4. Flour table top, rolling pin and hands with plain flour. Place dough ball in centre and roll out gently until pastry is the size of a 24cm loose bottom pastry tin.

5. Carefully place pastry dough into the tin and prick with a fork. Cover with a sheet of greaseproof paper and pour some baking beans on top. Bake in the middle of the oven for approximately 6 minutes.

Remove baking beans and greaseproof paper, then bake for a further 6 minutes.

Remove from the oven.

6. Peel and core all the apples. Take 4, roughly chop then place into microwaveable dish adding a small amount of water and cook on high for at least 15 minutes or until soft. If required, lightly puree using hand blender. Leave to cool. Soak the remaining apples in water until ready to use, squeeze a few drops of lemon juice, into the water, to stop them going brown.

7. Add the raisins, sultanas, chopped apricots and flaked almonds to the pureed apple and add cinnamon, stir until fully combined.

8. Place apricot jam into a microwaveable dish with a little water and cook on high for a minute or until heated through.

9. Take soaked apples and slice thinly.

10. Pour apple and fruit mixture into pastry shell. Arrange thinly sliced apples in concentric circles starting from the outside and working your way towards the centre. Brush heated apricot jam on the sliced apples.

11. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

Shape pastry

Place peeled and roughly cooked apples in a microwaveable dish with a small amount of water

Prepare pastry for baking- after pricking, place parchment paper and cover with baking beans

Mix pureed apples with mixed fruit and fill partially cooked pastry case

Arrange apples slices in concentric circles and glaze with heated apricot jam

Enjoy your baked tart with whipped or pouring cream

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Postcode Publications MP OPENS HOMEWELL HOUSE David Willetts MP recently opened the Homewell House redevelopmet by Havant Housing Association.

Situated in the centre of Havant town, the listed building now provides much needed homes for selected residents who do not run a car and that need to be close to amenities that Havant town provides.

David Willetts is pictured left cutting the ribbon with Raith West, Chief Executive of Havant Housing Association.

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HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE TO BENEFIT FROM VAT REFUND commented; ‘This is a very welcome Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) will potentially save thousands of pounds on charitable VAT relief following yesterday’s announcement

by UK Chancellor, George Osborne.

Following heavy lobbying by the Association of Air Ambulances (AAA), the government have announced that all Air Ambulances will benefit from VAT relief on all charitable expenses that directly fund the activities of the Air Ambulance.

HIOWAA CEO Alex Lochrane

announcement. These VAT savings will be redirected back to the charity so that we can continue to improve our service, delivering the highest standard of patient care to the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.’

HIOWAA receives no government, statutory or National Lottery funding for operational purposes, relying entirely on the generosity of the people and businesses of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives.

Havant & District Citizens Advice Bureau Q &A My rented home is damp – does my landlord have to do something about it?

Damp is a common problem which many tenants experience when renting accommodation. There are several types of dampness: • rising damp, which happens when moisture travels up from the ground through the masonry to the height of about one metre • penetrating damp, which happens when water penetrates into the fabric of a building from outside to inside, for example, because of a leaking downpipe • construction damp, where dampness is caused by a problem in how the property was designed • condensation dampness, which generally happens when a property can't deal with normal levels of water vapour because of a lack of insulation, ventilation or heating, or a combination of all of these things.

As a tenant, you have the right to have the structure of your home kept in good repair by the landlord. This includes some of the installations in the home such as heating and hot water systems.You will often be responsible yourself for repairs to internal decoration and for minor repairs such as a blocked sink. Details about repairs are usually set out in a written tenancy agreement that describes the landlord's and tenant's responsibilities. If you do not have a tenancy agreement the law may still give you some basic rights. However, you should always check your housing status before you complain about housing conditions, as some landlords try to evict tenants who

wish to enforce their legal rights to repair.

When you have decided that your repair should be done by the landlord, you must tell them about the repair that is needed.You should write out a description of the problem and collect evidence such as photographs, a report from environmental health officers, and medical reports if the disrepair is affecting your health or the health of someone in your household.

If the landlord still fails to carry out the work you could consider contacting the Environmental Health department at your local authority, or you could take the landlord to court. If your landlord is a housing association or a private landlord, then the local authority may be able to force them to take action. If you are a tenant of the local authority itself, then you should make a complaint using the authority’s complaints procedure.

If the dampness in your home is harmful to your health or is a nuisance, then it may be a statutory nuisance. Where there is a statutory nuisance, the local authority may be able to force your landlord to deal with the problem. Or the dampness could be a risk to your health or safety and therefore a hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

You should carry on paying your rent while you try to get the repair work done, as your landlord may try to evict you if you have rent arrears. Copyright Citizens Advice. For the most up-to-date advice, please visit www.adviceguide.org.uk where there is a section on Housing and on the Shelter website england.shelter.org.uk there is a booklet to download called “Getting Repairs Done” for tenants.

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THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE COULD SAVE A LIFE Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance launch new overseas challenge Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) are delighted to announce that their hugely popular Kilimanjaro climb, taking place in February 2015, has already raised in excess of £100,000 for the charity.

As a result, they have just launched their new overseas challenge for 2016 and are hoping to repeat the successful formula.

In February 2016 the charity will be supporting a group of intrepid supporters on a 450 km cycle ride through South East Asia, across two of the world's most beautiful countries;Vietnam and Cambodia.

The eleven day trip will give participants the opportunity to push their limits whilst gaining a unique insight into two of the world’s ‘must see’ destinations. The going will be

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tough, and the group will be cycling long distances over several days in a tropical climate, coping with tired legs, lots of bugs and the occasional downpour.

Community and Corporate Fundraiser James King commented ‘We have already begun to receive our first ‘sign ups’ for our Vietnam/Cambodia 2016 challenge.

There is a huge amount of goodwill towards HIOWAA in our local community, and people will challenge themselves in any way they can in order to help us keep the Air Ambulance flying. This challenge is not for the faint hearted, but we will be here to support you all of the way ’For James, who has recently battled ill health, this is a very personal challenge. James is determined to

complete the 405km trek and to raise money for a cause that very dear to his heart because he was once rescued by the Air Ambulance following a cycling accident.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance flies seven days a week and attends an average of two to three missions a day, many of them life saving. The charity receives no government, statutory or national lottery funding for operational purposes, and is entirely dependent on gifts received from members of the public, companies and grant-making bodies to keep the Air Ambulance flying.

Enquiries: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Tel: 02380 333377

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NEW ALUMNI BRANCH OPENS

COMPETITION TIME

The Portsmouth Players are bringing a taste of the West End to the King’s Theatre, Southsea in February with a production of Hairspray, starring West End star and Portsmouth native, Jack Edwards.

Hairspray is the story of teenager Tracy, whose dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance programme.

She manages this and becomes an overnight sensation, meeting a variety of colourful characters on the way.

As well as being a fun and energetic show, it’s also a powerful commentary on the social injustices faced by minorities in 1960s America as well as society’s attitude to the overweight.

And Postcode Publications has a family ticket for two adults and two children for opening night on the 24th February 2015, courtesy of the Portsmouth Players To enter just answer this simple question. Who played Tracy’s agoraphobic mother in the

2007 Hollywood film? Email your answer to r.hardcastle@postcodepublications.com closing date 16th January 2015. All correct entries will be placed in a hat, and a lucky winner will be drawn after this date, and the winner informed by email soon after. The winner will also be announced in the February edition of this paper.

Good Luck!!!

Mr Nick Gill, Branch President Elect with Brigadier General Kevin Beaton.

The RHSA, the alumni association of the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook announced the formation of the Southern Counties Branch at a black tie dinner in Fort Blockhouse, hosted by Brigadier General Kevin Beaton,Vice President of the general committee of the RHSA. The school, which last year celebrated its 300th anniversary, has always had close links to this area, as up until the 1990s it |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| was primarily a boarding school for the sons of seafarers; particularly Royal Navy personnel. However it was all change in 1991 when girls were admitted for the first time, after a major refit of some houses. It was run on military lines, and pupils were immersed in naval tradition, which included marching to meals and classes, communal showers and dormitories, though girls had separate showers and dormitory cubicles – causing much jealousy among the boys!

Now a public school, the pupils still maintain some traditions, dressing in naval uniform and marching in ‘Divisions’ twice a term. And bursaries are still available for the The NatWest Bank in Park Parade. children and grandchildren of naval personnel from Greenwich Hospital, where The NatWest announced in November, the school was based in what is now the that they are closing their Park Parade National Maritime Museum, until moving to branch. This has come as rather a shock, as its current campus in 1933. the area is in the middle of a mini revival Guests at the dinner at Fort Blockhouse with several new shops opening in the last were treated to a three course meal in the couple of years, bucking the national trend. wardroom, followed by drinks and a raffle It is particularly disappointing as the which raised money for branch funds, as NatWest was the last bank in the area, and well as a donation to Cancer Research UK though they state that the cash machine will in memory of former pupil Kez Poolton, remain, and customers can access counter who died of cancer last year. services at the Post Office, I can’t help but The Chrismas tree in Park Parade, complete with utility style barriers.

If you went to the Royal Hospital After some rather disappointing seriously detract from the tree itself. Unlike feel like they are more concerned with School, and are interested in joining the specimens for the last few years, there is a the usual metal barriers that other public profits than their loyal customers, who will new branch, please contact the President great improvement in the quality of the trees are generally surrounded with, there now have to travel to Havant for more elect, Nick Gill at: Christmas tree in Park Parade this year. are minimal gaps and the bottom third of traditional banking services. rhsasoutherncountiesnickgill@gmail.com Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the tree is completely covered, unless you who will be glad to hear from friends, old the plastic, utility company style barriers. go right up and peer over, and so children and new.

While it must be acknowledged that the particularly are not getting the full effect. tree should be behind barriers for health However it would be churlish not to Page written and composed and safety reasons, the bright orange congratulate the organisers on getting a

by Richard Hardcastle monstrosities which defend it this year much better tree this year.

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Downton Abbey voted the ideal place to live As Downton Abbey returns to our TV screens it seems that people in our area not only love the period drama – but would love to live in the castle where the series is set.

Research from five star housebuilder Barratt Homes reveals that almost a fifth of people would choose Downton Abbey as the ideal place to live – way ahead of the prospect of living in streets made famous by Emmerdale, EastEnders or Coronation Street.

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A regular feature on local restaurants for your enjoyment - By Alan Westbrook

If you are looking for food that is different and coupled with quality service then try Niyom Thai at Hayling Island. We visited this friendly family run business one evening – warming food for a cold winter evening with a difference was our desire. This is a small restaurant that has a nice cosy feel – we were greeted by Suraj with a warm handshake and a lovely smile.

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There is a huge range of main course dishes – pork, chicken, prawn, beef, duck, seafood and vegetarian. We were really spoilt for choice!! My colleague had Pad Ka Prao Thailand street style prawn stir fry I had duck stir fry called Pad Nam Man Hoi and our ladies had Pad Khing which is julienned chicken, stir fried in ginger with mushrooms, and Seua Rong Hai or Weeping Tiger, which is marinated rib eye steak in chef’s home made special sauce, all with a selection of vegetable, rice and noodle side dishes this was a true feast. This was my first venture into Thai food and I would certainly recommend it, every dish was delicious and superbly cooked by Suraj and his team and I look forward to working my way through the extensive menu!

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Coconut ice creams, banana fritters and coconut pancakes Thai style finished this lovely supper. When we left the restaurant was starting to get busy – a true sign of a quality restaurant when customers are prepared to come out on a winter’s evening. With discrete service, very well

individually cooked and well presented food, I can heartily recommend that you visit Suraj and his team – make sure you book in advance and of course mention you read about this little gem in Postcode Newspapers.

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A selection of antique and vintage jewellery suitable for mixed use today – a wide variety in stock at Emsworth Antiques Etc. – prices from below £10.

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Over the last 20 years I’ve been lucky enough to turn a life-long interest in “old things” into my current day jobs – auctioneering in Emsworth Auctions and running an antiques & collectables shop, Emsworth Antiques Etc. in the town’s West Street.

Through these, I’m often asked “So, what’s ‘In’ at the moment?”

Of course, Entertaining & Hosting is on a lot of people’s minds. Topping up on vintage table-settings, cutlery and glasses.

Good quality vintage wares will very often cost less than their new high-street equivalents and give your table an individual air.

MY BUYING TIP : Cut glass tableware dating from around 1900. Since nearly all the Stourbridge glass workshops have closed, the skills that produced these handsome pieces are being lost.

Christmas Present hunting is on the go – the vintage and antique favourites seem to be jewellery, watches, pens, books and small silver pieces of all sorts, as well as curious stockingfillers. Plus the odd old sixpenny piece for the Christmas pudding!

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In November, members of OmniArts Performing School combined cosplay, drama and a joint love of Doctor Who together.

They brought a devised scene based around characters from the TV show Doctor Who to life, to give Radley, aged 8, an extra special treat at his birthday party.

Radley is a member of the sensory dance group run by Becki Short – Director of OmniArts Performing School – at Havant Leisure Centre. After using some music from the show in the sensory dance lessons at his request, Becki showed John, Radley's dad, some photos of herself and Josh (an OmniArts member and volunteer for sensory dance) in cosplay as The

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A little while later John asked if Becki and Josh would make an appearance at Radley's birthday party to make it extra special, as it was going to be his first “proper” party. After characters had been chosen, a short script was created and costumes were found, ready to help bring Radley's favourite characters to life.

“The performance went fantastically – I'm so proud of all the members, and so pleased that we were able to help make Radley's birthday that little extra special.” John, Radley's dad has said that everyone really enjoyed the whole party, and the continued on page 20...

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Doctor Who appearance was a fantastic addition, making Radley's first birthday party a massive hit with everyone there – kids and adults!

“Radley had his first birthday party with loads of kids attending. Everyone said it was amazing as there was a huge softplay area and a big party tea.

The Finale to the massive celebration of Radley's 8th birthday party was his dance class teachers, Becki and Josh, springing a big surprise on Radley by turning up with friends to perform a Doctor Who scene, which the 50 to 60 children and adults loved. What a great party which was made extra special, as many of the children have special needs.”

Although the Doctor Who appearance was a treat for Radley and all the other children at the party, it was also a great opportunity for the aspiring actors who performed to expand their experiences and learn more about different types of performances.

Lee Backhouse, aged 16 says: "Thanks to joining OmniArts, I've had some great performance opportunities and to do something like this, combining two things I love, Doctor Who and performing, as well as putting a smile of those kids’ faces was brilliant and I'd do it again in a heartbeat."

Emily Joy, aged 18 says: “Since going to OmniArts, I have had amazing chance to do lots of different performing opportunities

which I love as I feel passionate about drama. Being a character from Doctor Who and surprising Radley for his birthday was so much fun as I love Doctor Who and it gave me a chance to be a character I would never thought of being. I've always loved what OmniArts does as a school and felt that this was a lovely chance to use my hobby with the skills that I learned through OmniArts to give Radley a fantastic birthday surprise.”

Stuart Wheeldon, aged 25 says: "OmniArts has given me an outlet for my creative side, from improving my hair and makeup skills to giving me the opportunity to act at Radley's birthday party. Something I thought I would never have the chance to do, let alone the confidence to do it."

About OmniArts Performing School and Sensory Dance Classes.

The sensory dance group that Radley and many of his friends attends runs at Havant Leisure Centre from 4.00 – 5.00 every Monday. They are currently working towards some performances for events at Christmas – including Becki's own charity event, The Mad Hatters Charity Tea Party, as well as their own big variety show for May 2015.

New members are always welcome, and your first lesson is free!

Alongside the sensory dance class, OmniArts Performing School has a senior and junior group who meet at Havelock Community Centre in Southsea, and another group that meets at Deverell Hall in Waterlooville.

Stronger, More Flexible, Pain-Free Readers … tips and exercises from our Award Winning Physio My name is Natalie March from Physio-logical, a chartered physiotherapist in PO9. I attended the Natwest Venus Women’s Awards Ceremony in October; it was a great evening, thanks for everyone's support. I was proud to be amongst so many great finalists well done to Matt Fox from Dynamite Recruitment for winning the employer of the year category. My husband and I had a great night.

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Postcode Publications WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND (AT 33 RPM)

By David Harris

You may not have noticed but vinyl music lovers. The CD was hard to damage rock music – mainly the 1970s. Certainly, records have made a comeback. Yes, that is (unlike vinyl), did not wear out or become vintage record shops tend to concentrate right- those 12” albums which used to be a chewed up (like cassettes), played for nearly on selling “Classic rock” with a wide feature of every student bedsit and 80 minutes and all main record labels were selection of artists such as Beatles, Bob teenager’s bedroom are now highly releasing their back catalogues on CD. Dylan, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jimi collectable articles, some of which are What was there not to like about the CD? Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, etc. Many of us may selling for hundreds have boxes of once of £s. What is more loved LPs gathering new vinyl records are dust in the attic. It being manufactured may be worthwhile and purchased by bringing them younger people. I down but age is first became aware of not the only the vinyl phenomena measure of value. when Harbour It is all about Records opened in collectability and Emsworth. In Havant, condition. Phil told we also have Pauls me that many Vinyl in North Street. people come into Chichester has the his shop with LPs long established convinced that Helter Skelter they are worth a Records and Time lot of money.

Machine records.

Unfortunately Towns such as many of these Brighton and records sold by the Guildford now boast million and unless of new record shops it is a rare pressing selling copious or in perfect Phil Church, owner of Harbour Records, Emsworth amounts of vinyl to condition (both collectors of all ages.

– it had excellent sound quality, portability sleeve and record) unlikely to be worth The 12” vinyl long player (or album) and was fairly indestructible. The invention much. Collectors want rock music so that was first launched in the USA in the early of the MP3 file which enabled music to be old Val Doonican record is unlikely to be 1950s and many LPs of that era tend to be digitally downloaded and played on an IPod worth anything. However most classic film or musical soundtracks. The LP really and later on a smart phone seemed to rock albums of the 1960’s/1970s will sell for took off in the popular music explosion of herald a new age where the CD might £10 -£15 in vintage record shops with a few the 1960’s and by the early 1970’s had eventually follow the cassette, 8 track selling for hundreds of pounds. become the format of choice for rock cartridge and LP down the road to Hi Fi manufacturers have also realised bands, many of whom did not release 7” obsolescence. that vinyl is here to stay. In a recent Hi Fi singles. The cassette tape came along in the However the LP, which had never really magazine I bought there were listing for 24 late 1960’s and was also popular as it could gone away, suddenly staged a revival in the turntables in the price range £200 -£6275! be played in a car and on the move in a last few years. I asked Phil Church of If your budget is not up to than then it is “Walkman” (portable cassette player.) In Harbour Records for his take on the possible to buy a new record deck for as 1982 the Compact Disc was launched and popularity of the LP. He put it down to little as £50. Many people like to collect by the early 1990s it had swept away other better sound quality, the tactile nature of LP music in different formats and it is not a formats and became the choice for most records and nostalgia for the golden age of case of people throwing out their CDs and

buying vinyl (the reverse of which happened in the 1990s) but merely mixing and matching formats. There is certainly something about an LP record that makes you want to pick it up and admire the artwork and read the sleeve notes. As a collector of CDs I find it very frustrating having to find a magnifying glass if I wish to read the sleeve notes of a CD Many classic albums of the 1960’s and 1970’s are as well known for their art work as for their musical content. Everyone can recognise the Beatles Sergeant Pepper album with it Peter Blake designed collage cover. Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon album with its prism refracting a multicoloured spectrum of light is a real seventies icon. Somehow the CD is just too small to ever be a work of art.

The failure of the digital download to wipe out other formats may be due to its ephemeral nature. It is well suited for today’s instant manufactured pop music which can be deleted when a particular boy band or X factor winner ceases to be popular. However the real music lover buys music that they will play for the rest of their lives and will want to keep referring back to the original album. I have to admit that I still play music that I first listened to over 40 years ago and can still find something new in it each time I listen.

Do visit our local vinyl record shops in Havant and Emsworth. They are both run by people who are very knowledgeable about music and like to talk about record collecting. If you do have a collection of old vinyl records why not consider getting a turntable and reliving those great sounds form the past. If you already have the music on CD then our record shops may be able to buy some of the better records – otherwise consider donating them to the various charity shops in the Borough, most of which now sell LPs. Good listening

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Call to action HAVANT and Waterlooville hearing centres are calling on residents to donate their old hearing aids to help children in developing nations.

Specsavers Hearing Centres in Havant and Waterlooville are collecting donations for Sound Seekers, a charity dedicated to helping people, especially the young, who are deaf or hard of hearing in the world’s poorest communities.

It is hoped the donated devices, when reconditioned and reprogrammed, will help create a brighter future for those living with hearing loss in the developing world.

Clive Harrod, hearcare director at Specsavers Hearing Centres in Havant and Waterlooville, says: ‘Living in the UK, we are extremely lucky to have access to such robust hearing healthcare programmes.

Oversees, charities like Sound Seekers are providing vital care to those who are not as

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fortunate. We’re calling on Havant and Waterlooville residents to help us support their efforts.’

Stuart Riddick, of Sound Seekers, adds: ‘Without hearing and communicating, it's hard to go to school, thrive in a community, or hold down a job.Your hearing aids could enable a child to stay in school or a hardworking adult stay in a job. We are delighted to be working with Specsavers to improve the lives of people with hearing loss in Africa.’

The World Health Organisation estimated there are 360 million deaf people in the world, 80 per cent of whom live in the developing world[i].

Sound Seekers works in partnership with local organisations and institutions in developing nations to deliver sustainable and cost-effective projects. Their work aims to advance the understanding of deaf people’s needs and improve their access to health services, education, and social

support, while enabling people to avoid or overcome the effects of hearing loss or deafness.

Specsavers is also supporting the Sound Seekers Hear in Malawi campaign to raise money for children and adults with hearing loss in Malawi. All donations will be matched by the UK government, enabling the charity to help twice as many people in need. More information is available at www.soundseekers.org.uk/hear-in-malawi/ To donate an old hearing aid or to book a free hearing test, visit Specsavers Hearing Centre Havant at 34 West Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1PG, call 023 9249 8296 or visit www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/havanthearing. Alternatively, visit Specsavers Hearing Centre Waterlooville at 310 London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7DU, call 023 9225 9073 or visit www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/waterloovillehearing

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Postcode Publications A LITTLE LIGHT READING AND DRINKING By David Harris, Freelance writer One of the reasons why we enjoy such a rich variety of real beers in Britain today is due to the efforts of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) which was founded back in 1971 with the aim of ensuring that cask conditioned ales would be available in local pubs. CAMRA has grown to be a big organisation with over 165,000 members. Every year CAMRA publish “Good Beer Guide” and I have recently received a copy of the 2015 edition (CAMRA £15.99). This mighty book (nearly 1000 pages) lists over 4500 pubs which have been recommended by CAMRA members. It also lists the 1,000+ breweries that now operate across the UK. There are also chapters on how beer is brewed, beer festivals and styles of beer.

I anxiously turned to the Hampshire section and was pleased to learn that both the Old House at Home, South Street and the Robin Hood, Homewell were listed for Havant. Under Emsworth, the Coal Exchange, South Street gets a mention.

There are of course many other pubs in the Borough who serve real ale. For a full

listing try the website www.whatpub.com which seems to confirm that almost every pub in the area serves at least one cask conditioned real ale.

Under the section about Breweries, Havant Brewery is listed as a 5 barrel brewer with four main types of beer which are available at some local pubs and clubs and also in bottle form.

Emsworth Brewery is also listed as a 2.5 barrel plant. They produce three main brews which are mainly sold in bulk to local drinkers. They recently exhibited at the Emsworth Food Fortnight.

If you are interested in beer and regularly visit pubs across the country then the Good Beer Guide is an essential. If you are looking for a present for the beer drinker in your life then I am sure that this publication would be widely appreciated.

CAMRA now publish a wide range of books. See their website

http://shop.camra.org.uk/books.html for a full listing. I can recommend “Beer Select-opedia” by Michael Larson (CAMRA) £12.99 which is a very useful publication for people who enjoy trying different types of beer.

This book lists over 90 styles ranging from well know brews such as Pale Ale and Best Bitter to the more esoteric drinks such as Russian Stouts, Belgian Red Ales and American Pumpkin Ales. For each style the author gives a detailed description of the beer and makes some recommendations of particular beers to try. It is divided up into sections on British and Irish Ales; Continental Ales; Continental Lagers and American Beers. He also tries to make suggestions as to which food would best complement each beer. This book really fills a gap in the market for the person who wants to try specialist beers but is unsure of what to expect. Not all of the styles of beers are to be found in your local convenience store but you may be surprised at the variety to be found in major supermarkets. The book is also a must if

you are planning a holiday in Belgium which is the spiritual home of the beer drinker. The sheer variety of styles of beer produced in that country is just overwhelming.

Another beer book which I enjoying browsing is “1,001 Beers you must try before you die” by Adrian Tierney-Jones (Quintessence Editions 2013) £20. This is more of a coffee table (or should it be beer table?) book in that it comprises of a full description, tasting notes and pictures of 1001 beers from around the world: Anyone for a pint of Antares Argentinian Imperial stout or perhaps a refreshing glass of Tirana, the well-known Albanian pilsner? Whilst only some of the 1001 beers are available in the UK it does make interesting reading and again would make a good present for a beer drinker.

Do ask for a local real ale if you are visiting a pub or when shopping in the supermarket do not just buy the usual brand of mass marketed lager – try something different for a change. Beers are available in a wide variety of styles and tastes, many of which compliment many different foods and will add to your enjoyment of a meal.

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Postcode Publications Merry Christmas From HWFC

’Tis The Season To Be Jolly - Hopefully

By Ian Radford

Local mum helps broaden appeal of Youth Sailing at HISC

HISC Youth Camping weekend at Cobnor summer 2014

Anne Marie Wood (below) from Hambrook near Emsworth, and her team of helpers have been instrumental in making youth the largest growing section at Hayling Island Sailing Club. Under Anne Marie, youth sailing at the Sandy Point club has been broadened with the introduction of a number of fun and informal formats designed to get children on the water and enjoying themselves.

The HISC Youth section had always been a strong and vibrant part of the sailing club, particularly in the youth racing scene, but when Anne Marie Wood took over as Rear Commodore Youth in 2012 she decided to broaden its appeal.

She set up a progression programme for children that would suit all abilities and enable them to sample sailing in a more relaxed, fun and informal manner; an ideal route for those not keen to embark on the racing programme but wanting to be part of the active youth section..

One of the first initiatives Anne Marie had set up in 2008 was ‘SEALS’ which uses the warm, shallow waters of the lagoon at high tide to provide a safe and fun environment for the youngest children to mess about and gain confidence on the water. The formation of ‘SEALS’ coincided with a surge in family membership at HISC. It relies on fun and informal parent-led activities using any type of craft including dinghies, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and windsurfers with the aim of getting children on the water for the first time. Over 100 children now regularly attend these sessions, held over a couple of hours during high tides in June, July and August.

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The ‘SEALS’ initiative has continued to grow and as the group gets more involved and confident the activities include picnics to East Head, sailing football, trips to see the seals in the harbour, pirate adventures, treasure hunts, camping weekends and youth cruises.

Stepping down recently after six years on the HISC Youth Committee and the last two as Youth Rear Commodore, Anne Marie commented, “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting more children on the water and learning to sail. Having grown up at the club and been a member all my life, I strongly believed that it was time to give something back to the club”

Photograph by Martyn White

Tim Randall Reports

Firstly I would like to wish all the readers and editorial team at Postcode Newspapers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. All at HWFC appreciate the support of Ben Swallow scoring the local a wonder goal at community and are Westleigh Park delighted with the growing relationship between the Football Club and our local paper.

As is the norm during the festive season the Vanarama Conference South attempt to arrange as many ‘local matches’ as possible. We host Gosport Borough on Boxing Day with the reverse fixture on New Year’s Day at Privett Park. This year’s fixtures have an extra special twist about them, with both teams, sitting in the play-off positions.

Draws will do neither side much good. This is the point in the season where staying competitive as the matches come thick and fast is vital. So with big crowds expected for both matches it would be a good time to pop along and witness Non-League Vanarama Conference Football at its best.

Spare a thought for the players of the parttime game at this time of the year. At a time when most of us are relaxing and eating and drinking too much of everything, they are living like monks. This year we have matches on Saturday 20th December, away at Hemel Hempstead, followed by the visit of Gosport on Boxing Day at Westleigh Park (Friday). Then on the 28th (Sunday) we travel to Bishops Stortford in Essex before finishing at Gosport on New Year’s Day. Besides the football there is plenty of partying and music at the club’s ‘Westleigh’ rendezvous. On Saturday 20th December the Michael Buble Tribute Act, is back by popular demand. This is a superb night out for the Postcode readers. On New Year’s Eve there is the customary end of year party. Full details are on the Official HWFC Website and the Westleigh Website.

If Santa is reading this article and is wondering what to put in his pillow case for us, a place in the National Conference would be nice.

Padel Tennis Padel (also known as padel tennis) is a

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racquet sport played extensively in Spain and Latin America but it is extending fast in Europe.

Padel is typically played in doubles on an enclosed glass court about half the size of a tennis court. Scoring is the same as normal tennis and the balls used are similar but with a little less pressure, the main differences are that the court has walls and the balls can be played off them in a similar way as in the game of squash and that solid, stringless racquets are used. The height of the ball being served must be at or below the waist level. The sport was invented in Acapulco, Mexico, by Enrique Corcuera in 1969. It is currently most popular in Hispanic American countries such as Argentina and Mexico as well as in Spain, although it is now beginning to spread rapidly across Europe and other continents.

Padel Pro Tour (PPT) was the professional Padel Circuit which was created in 2005 as a result of the agreement between a group of organizers of matches of Padel and Association of Professional Players of Pádel (AJPP) and the Spanish Feminine Association of Pádel (AFEP).

Nowadays, the most important padel circuit is World Padel Tour (WPT), which started in Spain though it has already reached international expansion. In 2014 WPT has travelled to Portugal, Argentina and Dubai.

The sport's popularity along the Costa del Sol in southern Spain has exposed it to a large number of British visitors, leading to an increased popularity of the sport in the UK and a launch of the UK Padel Federation in 2011 www.britishpadel.co.uk . The courts are mainly in London, But the Rye Tennis and Squash Club in East Sussex has a padel facility.

The Facts • Paddle (stringless racquet) with balls • Players: Singles use 6x20m instead of 10x20m.

• Serves: Both 1st and 2nd serves must be underhand.

• Score: Scoring method is the same as in tennis.

• Ball:Very similar to tennis balls. Tennis balls are sometimes used.

• Paddle: Solid with no strings. May be perforated.

• Walls are used as part of the game.

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HERE COME THE GIRLS When the Junior Girls recently played with the Ladies Section at Hayling Island Golf Club, the youngsters were more than able to hold their own, with some of the talented girls equalling, or even out-driving the more experienced ladies.

Despite only having played golf a short while, some of the girls now have 36 handicaps (or less) and play off the ladies red tees. What’s more the girls thoroughly enjoy playing 9 holes on a Saturday afternoon alongside the boys. It just proves that when you start young, golf’s easier to learn.

Golf’s also known to help with basic

development skills such as hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness, as well as building confidence and teaching self-discipline.

More importantly, as the girls say, “it’s fun”.

Hayling Island Golf Club are hoping to encourage more girls into the sport following their taster session in October which was specifically for young girls (aged 5 and above).

A Qualified PGA Professional took the group, and all the equipment was provided If you know of a young girl who may be interested in trying golf, then ring David Aitchison on 023 9246 4491 or see http://www.haylinggolf.co.uk/members_area/juni or_news/

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Portsmouth Cyclists Touring Club

By Rober t Sebley

Portsmouth Cyclists' Touring Club is one of 250 local membership groups.

Together they form the National Cyclists' Touring Club, an organisation that has a total membership of around 60,000.

Portsmouth CTC has some 200 active members drawn from a wide area including Waterlooville and Emsworth and as far afield as Chichester, Gosport, Fareham and Petersfield.

The Club’s activities include weekly ride-outs, Clubroom presentations and talks during the winter, cycle tours in UK and abroad, liaising with local councils to improve cycling infrastructure and facilities and promoting cycling in the local community. The Club also publishes a quarterly magazine – ‘The Pedal’.

Portsmouth CTC has four rides per week in the summer and three in the winter. Sunday rides start from Cosham Library at 09.15 and cover 60 miles plus at a fairly swift pace. Wednesday and Saturday rides start from The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East Street, Havant at 09.15. These rides go at a more leisurely

pace (although if numbers permit the rides often spilt into faster and slower groups) with a coffee stop after about 15 miles.

Some riders return to Havant from the coffee stop and there is always someone to accompany any newcomers back to the start point. The others continue to a lunch stop and a round trip usually of between 40 to 60 miles. Lunch stops are normally near cafes or pubs. A few riders, particularly in summer, take a picnic lunch. Each ride has a leader that has planned the route and stopping venues, all published well in advance in the magazine and on the Club web site. Thursday evening rides start at 7.00pm from The Spring at Havant during the summer and visit a local pub after a ride of about 5 to 10 miles.

For members occasionally wanting less challenging rides, additional shorter rides are provided on some Saturdays and Wednesdays, starting at 09.30 from The Spring at Havant, and wherever possible, published in advance in the magazine or on the Club web site.

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newcomers to the rides and members are happy to have non-members accompany them for a couple of trips. If they then want to continue they would be expected to become a CTC member.

In the winter there are fortnightly talks or presentations at the Bedhampton Social Hall.

The Portsmouth CTC has an Easyride event starting from The Spring at Havant on Wednesday 21 January at 09.30. The gentle ride will stop at the Woodmancote Pub, near Westbourne, for ‘elevensies’ and readers are very welcome to join the ride with about a dozen members and discover the joys of social cycling with Portsmouth CTC. For further details about Portsmouth CTC and a full list of planned rides visit the

Club website at: www.PortsmouthCTC.org.uk/ The National Cyclists' Touring Club has its origins in the early days of cycling when the bicycle opened up new horizons for independent travel and was founded in 1878 as the Bicycle Touring Club. Since then the National CTC has been involved with all aspects of cycling, including campaigning on specific issues and influencing cycle related legislation. In 1936, the National CTC created a first cycling proficiency scheme in response to increasing cyclist casualties at the time.This was adopted as a national programme run by RoSPA in 1948 and has been in use almost ever since.Today, the National CTC is at the forefront of cycling training being fully involved with the government’s Bikeability scheme.

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Sports Editor’s Roundup Football

Havant & Waterlooville FC Hawks inform young striker JJ Hooper who has been scoring freely this season has had problems with a hamstring and as a precaution was rested for a little period at the beginning of December. JJ’s excellent progress has already attracted the interest of league clubs and various scouts have been following his progress.

Hawks captain and goalkeeper Ryan Young has also been in fine form and probably the most consistent performer so far season with a series of top class displays.

The defence in front of him has been solid continuing the good form from last season.

The January Transfer Window is nearly upon clubs. Although this can be an opportunity to pick up players from professional clubs looking to offload players or give developing players the chance of first team football, it can also be a double edged sword for successful smaller clubs like Hawks. With a wealth of young talent being nurtured by the club, when the professional clubs come knocking it is difficult to stand in the way of talented young players wanting to further their careers.

Hawks Academy side sat unbeaten at the top of the Football Conference Youth Alliance early in December, having won seven of their eight games, scoring 59 goals in the process and conceding only nine.

Academy players Charlie Searle and Harry Wedlake (below) are now in the first team squad.

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Charlie Searle

Harry Wedlake

Portsmouth Football Club The side has continued to do well at home but seems unable to get it right at the moment away from Fratton Park. It is evident that the players are comfortable with the way they play their home games, but away from home they seem uncertain and disjointed. To perform well players must be clear as to what is expected of them individually and as a team and capable of delivering. It may be therefore, that more clarity is needed on the requirements for away games and if so they will have to work it out with the coaching staff in training.

Rugby London League 1 South side Havant has recovered well from a slow start to the season and have climbed away from the bottom to a more comfortable middle table position. Much of the credit for the improved performance rests with Steve Cruddas who rejoined the Club at the beginning of the season and has played a key role in helping the team move up the league. Steve is already well known to the Club’s supporters from his earlier period with the Club. After returning from a two year period away Steve soon played his 200th game for the Club when they played local rivals Basingstoke on 15

November. Steve is only the fifth Havant player to reach the 200 league appearances milestone, joining Dave Jones, Liam Davenport, Grant Morris and Dylan Raubenheimer.

Havant RFC has been awarded a Rugby Football Union grant from its Transforming Social Spaces Grants for the 2015 Rugby World Cup which is being staged in England and Wales. The grant will be used to enhance the club’s social facilities and provide a resource to be used by the local community.

Club Chairman Jon Mangnall said “We are delighted that our project has been chosen as a recipient for a grant. We will now have some of the best facilities in the area that local people from Havant, Waterlooville and the surrounding villages can use. The 2015 Rugby World Cup will inspire a new wave of people of all ages to become involved in rugby and this RFU investment will help our club to be even better equipped to welcome newcomers”

Congratulations Steve Cruddas Hockey Havant Hockey Club’s season is progressing well in South Premier Division 1.

They are right in the promotion picture under coach Ady Adams and his assistant Steve (Nellie) Lawson. The team has a blend of experience and youth. Sandeep Singh is providing quality at penalty corners, Polish

player Tomaz Nowicki is adding pace and the forwards are scoring plenty of goals. The team are showing strength and resilience and a determination not to be beaten. At the end of November they were lying in second place and unbeaten after eight games having won seven and drawn the other.

Sailing Sophie Weguelin and Eilidh McIntyre, the Team 3,2,1 that Postcode has been following in their build up to qualification for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, finished in second place to take silver in the 470 Class at the Sailing World Cup Final held off Lulu Island, Abu Dhabi from 27-30 November. Sophie and Eilidh have each suffered setbacks in their short campaign together. It was Eilidh initially who in a training accident received a serious injury to her finger which required surgery.

The pair had again been sidelined from training and competition initially for six months as Weguelin underwent treatment for a deep vein thrombosis. But after a testing three months, Abu Dhabi provided a silver lining for Sophie and Eilidh. With Weguelin gaining the all clear from specialist medics three months into her treatment and just two weeks before the Abu Dhabi event, the pair made the most of their competitive return to win the medal race on the final day by 21 seconds and elevate themselves into the medal spots after starting the day in fifth.

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Postcode Publications Angel Crowned Havant Rotary Young Chef of the Year Thirteen year old Angel Harmer a pupil at Hayling College is the winner of the Havant Rotary Club Young Chef of the Year Competition, held on Saturday 22 November.

Competing against five other aspiring chefs aged 13/14 from Park Community School and her own college, Angel was awarded top marks by judges World Master Chef James Parson, Head Chef at the Langstone Hotel, Hayling Island, Amanda Thomas, Manager, Brookfield Hotel, Emsworth and Helen Kinbell, former Head of Year at Horndean College of

Technology.

The six youngsters were given a maximum budget of £13 and one and a half hours to produce their two course meal.

They were complimented by the judges for their high standard of preparation, culinary skills and presentation.

Angel’s winning menu was: Citrus spiced salmon, flattoush salad, followed by: Cinnamon cigars with syrup, poached apricots with walnuts & clotted cream. Her prize of a kMix hand held mixer; donated by Kenwood, together with certificates to all six

competitors were made by Mike Sellis, President of the Rotary Club of Havant.

Bill Taylor, Chairman of the Rotary Youth Committee thanked Hayling College and staff for hosting the completion and the judges for supporting the event and announced that Angel and runner up Harriett Germain will now go on to represent the club at the District stage of this national competition held in Bournemouth next February where they will be competing against young chefs from up to 76 other Rotary clubs.

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PULLINGERS (FURNISHERS) LIMITED CLOSING DOWN It is with great sadness that Pullingers announce that their furnishing store at 108–110 Elm Grove, Hayling Island will be closing at the end of March 2015 Pullingers has remained in the same family hands throughout the 80 years that it has had the privilege of serving the furnishing needs of the local community and surrounding areas. Nick Danby, representing the local family, and having worked in the

store for many years himself, said that it was a difficult decision to make but that the time had come to close as there is no ownership succession in the business.

He pays tribute and expresses his huge appreciation to all of the staff who have worked so hard and with such loyalty, making the business such a success throughout both good and challenging times. He sincerely thanks all of the

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customers who have supported the store over the years.

The store will continue to trade as normal until closure, with the same level of quality service. All orders placed will be fulfilled. Pullingers look forward to receiving

our customers’ continued support. There will be many special ‘Closing Down Sale’ stock item offers available until the store closes in March.

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New nursery rhyme tile panels from the War Memorial Hospital on display at The Spring Many visitors to The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre have been delighted to see a selection of tile panels from the old Havant War Memorial Hospital on display in the Oyster Room, after The Spring played host to the entire collection of panels in autumn 2013.

The tiles depict a series of nursery rhymes in beautiful pastel colours, and those now on display tell the stories of Old King Cole and Old Mother Hubbard.

The story of the tiles began in 1935, when Royal Doulton artist William Rowe was asked to design ten panels depicting well-loved nursery thymes, to cheer up the young patients in the King George V Children's Jubilee Ward. Even adults who were later nursed in the former children’s ward have recalled how they derived pleasure from looking at them. Each panel was made up of 24 tiles, with one bearing the signature ‘WR Doulton Lambeth’.

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Postcode Publications Hey Artists! Looking for a New Year Challenge? Become a more proficient Gardener We’ve had a very successful 2014 with the largest artist participation and visitor numbers to the exhibitors since this adventure began; also, we held our first Christmas single venue weekend hosted at the Barn by Northney Farm, Hayling Island.

The poor weather did not dampen our enthusiasm or that of our many visitors.

So now we look to 2015, the anticipation of the New Year often causes individuals to make resolutions or set themselves a challenge.

British arts and crafts are more desirable than ever which is why Arts Trails are perfectly placed for makers and collectors of home grown pieces.

Emma Tomans This is the big shout, a call for artists who wish to take part in this very popular annual event.

Whatever medium you work with, this is a great way to exhibit your work. So artists, if you’ve been thinking about joining the maydaysartstrail; 2015 is the year to challenge yourselves.

Painters, sculptors, textile workers, ceramicists, glass fusers, photographers, jewellery makers and more open your studios and show off your work.

So rise to the challenge, be part of the Art in your local area for 2015!

Enrolment is open now; the fee is £40 which includes promotional campaigns and materials.

Closing date for entries is 23rd January 2015. To enrol please visit the website: www.maydaysartstrail.co.uk Find us on Facebook: maydaysartstrail

Exciting opportunities to become a more proficient gardener!

Registration fees are £375 for trainees and £125 for garden owners, with a non-taxable training allowance of £5 per hour paid to the trainee by the garden owner. Liddy says that “Everyone wins... garden owners benefit from the help of committed trainees who in turn gain wonderful skills for various horticultural careers”. Current Mark Tapply, WRAGS trainee in the Japanese garden at Harbourside, Prinsted vacancies include a wonderful private garden in Local gardens in South Hampshire Rowlands Castle, Tuppenny Barn, organic and Chichester Harbour now have smallholding in Southbourne and the vacancies for anyone who wants to fascinating Harbourside in Prinsted,. The improve their practical gardening skills. fabulous Rymans in Apuldram will be available Spring 2015.

The “Work and Retrain As a Gardener The scheme is just one project offered Scheme” (or WRAGS) provides men and by historic charity, the WFGA, (the women of all ages with the opportunity to Women's Farm and Garden Association). work for 2 days a week for 12 months in a Members can also benefit from very useful carefully sourced garden, under the workshops and workdays, informative instruction of a garden owner or head newsletters, tours of gardens and members’ gardener. This national scheme is gatherings in local gardens. coordinated locally by Liddy Davidson who For more information about WFGA sets up placements and supports trainees.

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HAMESH Havant Town Centre Men’s Shed

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Open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 4pm, and Friday afternoons between 12noon and 4pm.

Come along and meet us. - you will be most welcome.

HAMESH - Havant Town Centre Men’s Stewart Burns - Chairman of HAMESH, Shed is now up and shows off his latest shoe-rack project. running with new members (Shedders) joining all the time.

HAMESH would like to thank the Waterlooville Men’s Shed led by Chris Davage who provided invaluable help in setting up our workshop by imparting their Shedder skills, knowledge and experience - and fixing the toilets!

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The fully equipped workshop has all the tools and machines necessary to carry out personal projects.

Why not drop in and meet us?

What’s in a name?

HAMESH is an acronym standing for HAvant town centre MEn’s SHed to differentiate it from other Men’s Sheds in the area.

No it’s not anyone’s name, but Benjamine Ward adopted the name for his cartoon charater creation.

Look out for his adventures in future strip cartoons.

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Davies Pharmacy kindly donated the contents of our 1st aid cabinet.

Camouflage Cow supplied our badged aprons and monogrameed sweatshirts

Principal funding sponsors of the HAMESH community project

RealIT who donated printing of publicity materail

A MEN’S SHED OFFERS: Rob Fryer Manager of the Meridian Shopping Centre provided invaluable help to acquire a lease on premises, that provide a workshop, meeting room, kitchen and toilets.

Having a New Year clear out?

We can put unwanted tools to good use. Just contact us to make arrangements.

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Hair and Beauty 2-4 Park Road South, Havant, Hants PO9 1HB Stuck on how to wear your gorgeous hair this festive season? Never fear, headromance are here! Connor of headromance, Havant, has put together a crafty step-by-step on how

to create the perfect, glamorous up do. Whether you’re heading straight from the office to the town or it’s for the big Christmas day, Connor has you covered.

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Beauty Trends 2015

We’ve been keeping a close eye on the catwalks recently to find out what beauty trends we should be expecting in 2015. The beauty look is set to be minimalistic, teaming dewy skin and smudged lips with almost ‘undone’ hair and loose, low ponytails.

Skin It seems well moisturised, clean skin is a must for 2015 and sheen of dewiness is very acceptable. Think post-workout (or school run!) glow and you’ve got the idea. It’s time to step away from the matte powders…

Vogue says - “The best investment you can make next season is a standing appointment with your facialist. Fashion’s fascination with clean, come-as-you-are skin, a sweaty post-workout flush, and the occasional smattering of freckles takes precedent over serious camouflage—and (bonus) cuts your party prep time in half.”

Eyes Some fashion houses made the look pop with a flash of colour on the eyes. Fendi opted to use leather and satin strips as a liner whereas Dior preferred a pop of winged orange under the eyes.

Another look we noticed recurring was the sixties ‘Twiggy’ lashes. A smudge of black liner created a frame for fat, spiky lashes that had been over coated and built up.

Step 1 Take two small sections from the front of the hair. These will be kept separate until the end of the style.

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Step 4 Using a soft bristle brush, bring together the back combed hair to mimic a beehive, adding beautiful volume to the crown of the head.

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Step 5 Gently comb through the cool curls with your fingers to add texture. In no particular order, secure the curls to the back of the head, hiding the bobby pins that have secured the beehive.

Gradually build up a glamorous, round section of curls. Tease out the curls to create a fuller look and finish by spraying the entire style.

Step 6 Focusing on the two front sections of the hair, comb through and sweep around the hairline fixing with hair spray. If your hair is slightly longer, either let the hair fall naturally and pin around the back of the head, meeting the curls.

For more amazing styling advice or to book an appointment for Christmas, call headromance on 023 9247 3777 or email salon@headromance.com

ProTip: Always thoroughly remove any make-up before bed.

Purple was the colour of choice for eyes on the runway with Matthew Williamson favouring violet eyes and Vera Wang preferring smoky, grape hues. From icy lilacs to deep aubergine you can chose to be as subtle or as bold as you like.

Pro Tip: Use a beige or white liner on the bottom wet-line to give a clean look.

‘The return of the red lip’ If lips weren’t left nude, they were stained with fingerapplied berry shades. This teamed with a bare face can be all you need to give you just the right amount of ‘made up’ appearance. Harsh liners were nowhere to be seen with make-up artists using their fingers or a brush to smudge in colour from the plumpest part of the lips to the edges to create a softer look.

Nails 2015 is all about the ‘Negative Space’ manicure. This painting technique combines graphic nail designs that allow parts of the naked nail plate to show through.

As lovers of all things nails, we’re excited to try some variations of this trend!

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