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March - April 2016

Helping Hands & Charity Organisations

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MINISTER VISITS BEREWOOD Left to right: Cllr Victoria Weston Deputy Leader Winchester City Council; James Wharton MP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Local Government;

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John Beresford, Development Director, Grainger PLC; Julia Potter, Executive Head for Planning, Andrew Biltcliffe Head of Planning at Havant Borough Council; and Steve Tilbury, Corporate Director, Winchester City Council

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Minister James Wharton MP visited the Bloor Homes marketing suite at the Berewood development on 29th January pictured left. The visit included a tour of the development to view the impressive progress being made with the Waterlooville Major Development Area (MDA).

Particular reference was pointed out to the Minister, that the development benefited from a SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage System) that manages surface water run-off across the heavy clay soil that would otherwise not enable free drainage to anything like the extent that the development has.

The SUDS system forms part of the development infrastructure requiring substantial up-front investment to create the development sites. The third phase of development is under bids, with a preferred developer to be appointed shortly.

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HAMBLEDON FOLK CLUB www.hambledonfolkclub.co.uk

All performances: • Second Wednesday each month • Venue: The Youth Hut, Hambledon PO7 4RW (adjacent Village Hall). Drinks from Vine Pub (next door) or bring own (tea/coffee available).

style to accompany his own fine singing while Mat has developed a unique, fiery, quintessentially English fiddle style. They specialise in little-known tunes from eighteenth and nineteenth century village musicians' tune books and intersperse the tunes with songs, mainly from English traditional sources but with some surprises thrown in. www.magpielane.co.uk/andyturner/mat_andy.htm

Wednesday 13 April - Walker Broad Band

• 8.30pm start (doors open 8.00pm) • Entry: £10.00 (£8.00 members, £5.00 under 18s and students) • For reservations phone: 023 9263 2719 or email: folkclubhambledon@hotmail.co.uk Note: During flood alleviation work the Youth Hut, pub and Village Hall car park remain accessible – approach from East Street. Any queries, please contact the club organisers as above.

Wednesday 9 March - Andy Turner and Mat Green are both founder members of Magpie Lane, providing the instrumental drive at the heart of the band’s repertoire. Andy has a punchy, rhythmic concertina style but also plays in a slower, smoother

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Denmead Evening WI A welcome return of this lively and accomplished four piece band who defy genre, blending strains of blues, jazz, Latin and folk into original, witty and surprising songs with catchy lyrics. Andy Broad is a very able guitarist whose subtle and mellow style combines delicate jazz undertones with full bloodied blues playing, while Sandy Walker has a rich and powerful voice which lends itself to a diverse range of material from lyrical Sandy Denny songs to earthy blues. They are joined by Simon Tufnail on fretless bass and Alan Blackmore on cajón and various other unusual percussive instruments. www.walkerbroad.co.uk 11 May - Hickman and Cassidy 8 June - Quicksilver

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On March 23rd, the Denmead Support Group - who have been fund-raising to support the Rowans Hospice for over 20 years, are holding their next bi-annual Beetle Drive to provide entertainment in the village for anyone who would like to join in a fast, furious and fun evening. For £2, you will play 20 games with a mid-way break for tea/coffee and biscuits. There will be prizes to win, a raffle to play and, perhaps, new people to meet. Please join us and help provide financial support for this first class facility for the local area situated in Purbrook. It costs £15000 a day to run! This may be the last Beetle Drive if it is not well supported so please surprise us by coming along to the Memorial Hall in Hambledon Road, Denmead for a 7.30 start finishing around 10 pm. Bring a friend or neighbour for a night out. If you need transport, it may be possible for us to help. Phone 023 9225 6645 or 023 9225 4729. Future events: April 21st To celebrate the 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth, there will be a luncheon party at Barnards. More details and tickets next month. May 14th Coffee Morning, Craft Fayre and opening of the green Rowans Collection boxes. June 23rd Tea @ 3 All welcome at Horseshoe Cottage.

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On 17th February we will welcome a representative from Hampshire County Council Trading Standards who will give us some very helpful advice on how to handle nuisance telephone calls, odd e-mails, doorstep callers, and junk or scam mail. 16th March – Singing for Pleasure 20th April – Famous & Infamous of Portsmouth On Saturday, 16th April we hold our Spring Fair at All Saints Church Hall in Denmead between 10.00 am and 12 noon. This is always a very enjoyable event. There will be lots of stalls to browse including books, toys, bric-a-brac, crafts, and gifts. Why not come and try your luck at tombola and our superb raffle, and meet your friends for coffee. The WI is all about inspiring women. It is a rich source of experiences, knowledge and skills passed down through generations and updated every day. It offers women the opportunity to make friends, learn new skills, and campaign on wide-ranging issues. We meet at Denmead Memorial Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. A very warm welcome will be extended to any visitors wishing to see what the WI is all about. If you are unable to make the Evening WI why not try the Denmead Afternoon WI which meets at the same venue at 2.00 pm on the 1st Wednesday of the month. For more information see www.thewi.org.uk

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Battle of Jutland Centenary

Postcode Publications By Ann Griffiths

Is your child in foster care? Is your child in foster care by agreement with Social Services? Have they been there for a while without any mention of the children being returned to you? You can take action.

HMS Black Prince - 13,550 ton twin screw armoured cruiser

The Battle of Jutland took place on 31st May1916, when 14 British ships including three battle-cruisers were lost and some 6,000 men were killed, many of them from Hampshire. Germany lost three fewer ships and about 2,500 men; however, the Royal Navy won a strategic victory by retaining control of the North Sea. Recently Millstream Productions of Emsworth worked with Havant Sixth Form College and the Museum of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth, to produce an excellent film about the battle, which can be viewed online at: http://www.millstreamproductions.com/wor k/war-on-the-waves Local war memorials, plus three recent finds, reveal the huge loss of twenty-eight men who lost their lives in the battle. The Havant War Memorial shows seven of these men, three of whom died on the battlecruiser Invincible, two in the battleship Malaya, one on the armoured cruiser Black Prince, and one in the battle-cruiser Queen Mary. Bertram J M Roberts, one of those who died on Invincible, was the second of four Havant brothers to be killed during World War One. Hayling lost one man on Invincible and three stokers in Black Prince. Bedhampton commemorates an RMA gunner, who was lost on Queen Mary. Waterlooville's memorial has one fatality

from Black Prince and one from the destroyer Ardent, as well as listing Fleet Surgeon Hugh Leigh Norris, who was killed when the battle-cruiser Indefatigable exploded. Emsworth suffered the most local losses, with fourteen known casualties. One sailor was killed when Invincible broke in half, one died when HMS Southampton was shelled and a PO stoker was killed when Tipperary sank on 1st June. Black Prince claimed five more men and six lives were lost when the newly built Queen Mary exploded. The death toll included two young Emsworth brothers, Walter and William Kennett, who were both stokers in Queen Mary. The ship's wreck was discovered in 1991 and is the protected grave of 1,266 officers and men. In addition to the casualties many local men survived the battle of Jutland, including Hubert Walter Cousins RMA of Havant, who served on HMS Hercules and said afterwards that he didn't see anything of what was going on because he was 'battened down', probably in a gun turret. Havant will be marking the centenary with a service and an event at the Plaza. It would be interesting to know how many living relatives of those who took part in the battle still reside in the locality.

When Social Services become involved with your family it can be a frightening and unsettling time. You can feel the threat of your children being taken from you, which is an awful situation to be in. In many cases, Social Services will offer for your children to go in to foster care by agreement with you. No need for court proceedings, this will only be temporary while any concerns are addressed. However, sometimes, temporary can continue for a lot longer than you might expect. So what do you do? Michelle Hurst, specialist in child care matters says “If you have agreed for your children to be placed in foster care temporarily, you have the right to withdraw this consent at any time. This would mean that your children have to return to you care. HOWEVER proceed with caution. What this can also do is force Social Services’ hand and they may decide to issue court proceedings.” So what should you do? Take legal advice. A legal advisor can talk to you about the circumstances and what has lead Social Services to ask you to agree to your children being placed in foster care. We can then advise you whether it is likely that Social Services will issue court proceeding or not.

Whatever the outcome, it is not in a child’s best interests to stay in voluntary foster care for an unspecified amount of time. It is unsettling for them, as well as you. So if your children are in voluntary foster care, take legal advice now to know your options. Legal aid is available. Call our experienced and dedicated team today on 023 92492967.

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Hayling Junior Schools Join Forces to Feed The Fleet! Year 4 children from both Mengham and Mill Rythe Junior Schools were thrilled to be invited to take part in a maths challenge at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The Hayling schools enjoy working together wherever possible and this provided the ideal opportunity to join forces and represent our Island. Pencils and brains were sharpened as our children, along with other schools, took part in the challenge to use their problem solving skills. They were tasked with calculating the amount of food required to feed King Henry’s fleet of sailors. The children then had to use this information

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and a budget of 300 shillings to work out how much they could spend. It was delightful to see so many enthusiastic and talented mathematicians working together! The children came back to school buzzing from their experience and keen to tell us everything they had learnt about King Henry.

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Havant MP launches major Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair n

Postcode Publications Looking for work? A change of job? Part-time work? Getting back into work? Apprenticeships?

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n Charlie Mullins OBE, Havant MP Alan Mak is launching the area’s largest plumbing and repairs businesses Founder of Pimlico Plumbers first ever MP Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair in a The Havant MP has received heavyweight n Jane Hamilton, bid to boost the economy and help locals start backing from national and local business n Careers Editor, The Sun the new year with a job, apprenticeship or a leaders. career change. Charlie Mullins OBE, founder of Pimlico Postcode Publications are backing the Plumbers and reputedly Britain’s first millionaire event as an official media partner, and major plumber will open the Jobs & Apprenticeships local property business Fasset, which operates Fair at 10.30AM. Langstone Technology Park, are the headline Alan Mak MP said, “A strong local economy sponsor. Mak is working with Havant Job with more jobs and rising living standards is my Centre Plus, who are also backing the event. top priority locally. The Jobs and The Fair takes place on Friday 19 February Apprenticeships fair I’m organising is a practical at Warblington School between 10AM-4PM. way I can help residents get a job, build a career Major local and national employers will and secure a better future for themselves.” showcase the jobs and apprenticeships they Mak added, “We’re delighted to have major have on offer, as well as employers from the local businesses like Fasset on board, a strong public sector and charities. A raft partnership with Havant Job Centre • 10.00AM: Doors open of local businesses have already and PO Newspapers, and • 10.30AM Charlie Mullins signed up, including: inspirational business leaders like Doors open 10am–4pm OBE opens the Fair • Property management • 12noon: Jane Hamilton, Sun Charlie Mullins coming on the day. Warblington School, careers editors hosts her business Fasset, which It’s going to be a big event with lots Southleigh Road, careers clinic ion operates Langstone of jobs, apprenticeships and advice Havant, PO9 2RR • 3.30PM: Alan Mak MP speaks FREE Admissg Technology Park, on offer. I invite residents of all ages • 4.00pm: Job Fair closes and Parkin • Enterprise Car Hire, a to come on the day!” local car & van hire business based on Spokesman for Postcode Publications said, Havant Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair is organised by Alan Mak MP Southmoor Lane, “We are all about supporting our local Visit Alan’s website to sign-up for his e-mail newsletter • Greggs, the well-known bakery chain community. We’re proud to back Alan’s Jobs & • Barratt Homes, a major local houseApprenticeships Fair which will give our readers w: AlanMak.org.uk t: 023 9241 5620 builder whose apprentices are currently and local residents great opportunities to find e: Alan.Mak.MP@Parliament.UK @AlanMakMP building the new STRIDE building, work, change career, or receive advice.” With support from: Denville’s Community Centre Gary Medlow, Managing Director of Fasset • Global Radio, a media business that said, “Alan’s Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair will operates local radio stations including play a big role in boosting the local economy Heart Hampshire and helping residents find work. As socially • TaylorMade, an IT software firm that responsible businesses, companies like mine and sponsors Havant Rugby Club all those on Langstone Technology Park are • ARM – a local recruitment business committed to hiring and developing local talent, Promoted by Alan Mak MP of Building 6000, Langstone Technology Park, Langstone Road, Havant, PO9 1SA. Printed by Hayling Print of 64 Elm Grove, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9EF. based in Langstone from apprentices to experienced workers.” • Pimlico Plumbers – One of Britain’s

Friday 19th February

PLANS UNVEILED FOR CREATION OF LOCAL CARE JOBS

A new business has announced plans to create new jobs in the Havant area. Right at Home Havant based at Langstone Technology Park will provide top quality care services for seniors and adults living with disabilities. Owner and Managing Director Duncan Cameron is now beginning the process of building a team of compassionate, committed, and highly-trained carers to deliver great care and companionship services within people’s homes. Duncan said: “I decided to open Right at Home Havant after I realised the huge growing need for reliable, top quality in-home care that promotes people’s independence and is delivered in the ‘right way’ - with dignity, respect and a holistic approach to someone’s well-being.

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“This approach is entrenched in our ethos of delivering highly personalised care, with a minimum of one-hour visits and with a continuity of regular carers who build lasting relationships with their clients and their families, offering companionship and emotional support as well as physical and practical assistance.” Overseeing the local recruitment drive will be Right at Home Havant’s Registered Manager Anna Paterson, who brings a wealth of care experience to the role. Anna said: “We’re looking for people with a dedicated and reliable approach, who take pride in helping others – they do not necessarily need to have previous experience in the care sector, as a comprehensive training package is offered to support the professional development of our carers. “Our care services range from simple companionship to housekeeping support and personal care and we are looking for both full time and part time additions to the team.” The private care at home market is growing fast, due to the ageing population, people’s desire to carry on living in their own homes as long as possible and the growing pressure on services delivered by Social Services.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING Look after your liver recommended amount over a long period Your liver is an important organ that of time, so try to cut back and stay within helps keep the rest of your body healthy, the limits.” and by looking after it you can reap many Another important factor is a healthy health benefits now and in the years to and balanced diet: too much come. saturated fat and sugar can The liver helps process lead to Non-Alcoholic Fatty food into energy, remove Liver Disease, NAFLD. “This is toxins and protect against an increasingly common infections. Dr Richard Aspinall, disease which is strongly Consultant Hepatologist at linked to being overweight or Spire Portsmouth Hospital, having diabetes,” Dr Aspinall says: “The liver is a bit like a says. housekeeper from Downton “It is estimated that about Abbey, keeping the rest of the a quarter of adults in the UK body clean, well fed and have NAFLD. Not all of those protected. It’s an important affected will go on to have first line of defence.” serious problems with the One way you can look Dr Richard Aspinall, consultant hepatologist liver, but it can be an after your liver is to avoid and gastroenterologist practicing at Spire Portsmouth Hospital important risk factor for excessive alcohol. The heart attacks and strokes.” recommended guidelines currently state Some viral infections, mainly Hepatitis B that you should limit your intake to 14 units and C, are also linked to liver disease. They of alcohol per week, which amounts to just are blood-borne viruses transmitted under a bottle and a half of wine or six through unprotected intercourse or pints of 4% beer. injection of recreational drugs, and can be “Ideally, you should spread your units carried for years without symptoms. across the week rather than saving them up Patients who received blood transfusions and try to have two or three days a week prior to the introduction Hepatitis C without alcohol too,” Dr Aspinall says. “The testing in 1991 are also at risk of having main risk is to drink more than the

contracted Hepatitis C. “If you are aware of anything in your past that may put you at higher risk for Hepatitis B or C, you should have a blood test to check as the viruses can persist for many years,” Dr Aspinall says. Most liver diseases can slowly develop over several years and not present any symptoms until the liver is badly damaged. If you are worried about your liver, simple blood tests can show if you are at risk. “The liver is quite unique amongst

Private GP services at Spire Portsmouth Hospital The private GP service at Spire Portsmouth Hospital provides all of the reliable, personal care that you would expect from your local doctor. The private GPs have direct access to all the facilities on offer at Spire Portsmouth Hospital, including blood tests, x-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI, offering you a fast and convenient service. The GPs also works closely together with the specialist consultants at Spire Portsmouth Hospital, and can offer a fast private referral, if you would need further treatment. An appointment with one of our private GPs lasts half an hour and costs £90. A standard appointment lasts 30 minutes, but this can be extended at your request if you would feel you need longer to discuss your particular situation. Any tests or investigations

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your organs in that it can repair itself,” Dr Aspinall explains. “If you have had a relatively short period of heavy drinking, your liver can usually repair itself within two to three weeks if you stop drinking." “You don’t have to do anything too drastic to look after your liver,” Dr Aspinall says. “Drink within recommended guidelines, eat healthy and try to do a bit of exercise. Just use your common sense to look after your general health, and your liver will look after you in return.”

would be charged in addition. t the moment the private GPs are only able to see people over the age of 18. Our Private GP services offer consultations for: • Any general health concerns • Family planning • Men's health • Women’s health. • Skin concerns • Medicals for DVLA, powerboat and scuba diving screens • Second opinion • Visa medicals For more information, please call 023 9245 6172 or visit: spireportsmouth.com/privateGP

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Postcode Publications HAVANT ATHLETIC CLUB AIMING FOR SYNTHETIC TRACK AT OAKLANDS Havant Athletic Club has been in existence for at least 87 years, off and on, and is still without proper facilities. The Club was certainly in existence in 1889, possibly earlier, until 1914, stopped by the first World War, and also between 1930 and 1955. This later Club was run almost entirely by Frank Stockley of Elm Lane, Havant, and his reknowned athletic daughters, all training was in Havant Park. One of these daughters, Daphne ( Hart), was still competing and coaching until her late 70’s, a few years ago. The current club phase began in 1978, with much fanfare, dreaming even then of having our own all weather all year round track. Back then training was at Hayling and Warblington Schools, then just Warblingotn, when there was talk of a proper track ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Dementia Advice Service – covering Havant, Hayling Island, Waterlooville & surrounding areas Are you worried, frightened or feeling anxious about your dementia diagnosis? Unsure about what the future holds? We’re here for you Free advisory service for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends. We will work with you to make sure you have all the information and access to services you need to continue living the life you want for as long as possible. Living well with dementia Contact us on: 023 9289 2034 Email: melissa.kleinen@alzheimers.org.uk

there. In 2009 we moved for economic reasons, to Cowplain School. Even without this record breaking exceptionately wet weather, a grass track naturally becomes too soft to train on at all different times of the year, and not just the winter. Havant Borough Council commenced creating a track by the old incinerator in Harts Farm Way in the late 1980’s. In the 1990’s there was even a scaled model of the Campdown project to the south of South Downs College involving proper facilities for athletics, rugby and football, involving the private sector; plans were for either an £8m or £12m scenario. However Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College, in Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, have now agreed to accept a J track on their premises where Havant AC will be based. So called because it is half an oval 400m track. The aim is to find the £142k funding for this, and HAC are hoping to raise £50k of this as soon as possible, asking it’s members to engage in whatever activities it takes to chip in and realise that total. The eventual aim is to realise a full 400m track one day. There must be thousands of people over the past 37 years that were once a member of the new Havant Athletic Club, and a few prior to 1955, so if you can help us provide better facilities that will attract ever more athletes to discover their full potential in the Borough please make contact: Pete Spencer,Vice Chair, Havant AC 22 Queen Anne’s Drive, Bedhampton, PO9 3PG - 023 9248 2521

ST FAITHS CLOCK FACE APPEAL £3,210.00 Two out of our three clock faces have deteriorated to the point where their details cannot be read even the hands of the clock are difficult to pick out. The third (North) face was more recently refurbished, but even that looks 'tired'. Our aim is to refurbish all three clock faces so that they can be read easily, all over the town, and considerably improve the heritage offer of the town centre. Residents and visitors will benefit from an improved recreational and retail experience. The church clock faces, once refurbished, will help to underpin the sense of Havant moving forward as a high quality shopping and leisure destination. Coupled with the fact that the Church itself is always open during day-light hours for visitors, the Church and its clocks will rightly stand as an

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historic monument of which the whole community can be proud. Postcode Publications will matchfund all donations and top-up any shortfall to pay the £6,000 needed

£6,000 Target to refurbish the three clock faces. The work will extend the life of the clock faces for at least twenty years. All contributions will be welcomed. Please pledge anything you can by email to us at editor@postcodepublications.com Pledges will be passed to St Faiths who will then contact donors for collection direct.

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SANTA’S MERIDIAN GROTTO DOES WELL

Children from Mill Rythe Junior School on Hayling Island recently competed in the Havant Area Tri-golf tournament. Tri-golf is a junior version of the sport where the children take part in a variety of activities that help them to develop their basic golfing skills. The children had a fantastic time. Most

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had never tried golf so they were amazed and thrilled when ended up winning the competition! This means that the Mill Rythe team has now been entered as the Havant representatives at the Hampshire School Games in Aldershot in the summer. Congratulations to all who took part and represented the school so well.

Meridian Centre and Santa would like to wish you all a Very Happy 2016 and following a final tally of all the monies collected over the festive period when visiting Santa’s grotto We are delighted to confirm that a total of £2,137.00 has been raised. This means that our two chosen charities this year to benefit The Beacon (Portsdown Community Church) and Chestnut Tree House (Children’s Hospice Care) will each receive £1,068.50. This is a fantastic achievement

and we would like to thank all our customers who gave their support and generosity and we look forward to seeing you all again during the forthcoming year ahead.

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Alan Mak MP Report on my work locally and in Westminster

Both my constituency and Westminster offices have had a busy start to the year. A number of community projects are now coming to fruition, and there’s much for residents to look forward to. My first Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair is taking place at Warblington School on Friday 19th February from 10AM-4PM. Celebrity plumber Charlie Mullins OBE is opening the event at 10.30AM and Jane Hamilton, careers editor at the Sun, will speak at 12 noon. With over 550 vacancies on offer, as well as expert advice on offer from Jobcentre Plus and the National Careers Service, there’s something for everyone. Attendance is free and no prior

report! There’s has been no let-up in my busy schedule at Westminster. I’ve helped implement the new English Votes for English Laws procedure (EVEL), and helped pass laws clamping down on “charity muggers” who chase people for direct debits, and backed small businesses in their quest for payments from bigger firms. I’ve also lobbied Ministers on local issues, and secured visits to our area. Chancellor George Osborne is backing local engineering firm Innova Design from Emsworth. Food Minister Liz Truss toured Hayling’s Northney Farm with me and enjoyed tasting their Ice Cream Farm. Local Growth Minister James Wharton visited Duns bury Hill Farm near Leigh Park with me as we continue its regeneration to create over 3000 local jobs. I am working hard to showcase the best of our area in Westminster. Thank you to PO readers for your continuing support.

Year’s Honours List. Peter has organised thirty annual bike rides from his Hayling home to Paris since 1986. Having raised over £1.5m for more than 500 worthwhile causes, his MBE was richly deserved.

registration is needed. I’ve also launched my Small Business Awards to celebrate our local shops, cafes, restaurants and other traders. Having worked in my family’s own high street shop I know how much hard work goes into every small business.Visit my website – www.AlanMak.org.uk – to nominate your local favourites by 1 April. I literally hit the ground running in 2016 as I donned my trainers to take part in the Havant Park Run at Staunton Country Park. I hugely enjoyed chatting to residents around the 5km course and it was great to see so many locals getting active. I was proud to see charity cyclist and Hayling resident Peter McQuade on the New

I joined Stagecoach South bus company’s Managing Director to launch a new discount day pass, allowing under 19s to travel across Havant borough for £2 daily. I’m working with Stagecoach and local schools to see if we can develop something similar to help parents travel to schools to support their children. Backing our schools is one of my top local priorities, and I have enjoyed hosting a number of them in Parliament recently, including pupils from Glenwood School, Emsworth. Regular PO readers will know I’m undertaking a year’s “work experience” with the Royal Navy alongside my MP work. I’m now about to spend a week training in the Arctic Circle with the Royal Marines. I’ll let readers know how I get on in my next

What’s onExtra! Housing & Planning Minister’s tour Visits The Stride Building in Denvilles

Apprentices from Barratt David Wilson Homes (BDW) surround the Minister Brandon Lewis MP front third from left, Tim Hill Managing Director BDW, Alan Mak MP and Cllr Tony Briggs

Havant welcomed the Housing and Planning Minister, Brandon Lewis MP, giving him an insight into the economic prosperity, new homes and jobs being created across the area. This high profile visit was an opportunity to showcase the future

regeneration of the borough. Brandon Lewis MP was extremely keen to meet with young apprentices who are building the Stride community building in Denvilles. This building will serve many community users in the Denvilles and Warblington area

Event: Early Days of Steam in the South - An illustrated talk on the days of steam railways presented by Bill Gage from the West Sussex Records Office At Hayling Island Library on Thursday 10 March at 7pm Tickets: £4 available at the library, through the booking line on 023 9246 1534 or visit www.hants.gov.uk/shop Event: Hens in the Garden - An illustrated talk covering everything you need to know about keeping these increasingly popular pets. At Waterlooville Library & Learning Centre on Friday 11 March at 3pm Tickets: £3 available at the library, through the booking line on 023 9225 2608 or visit www.hants.gov.uk/shop Refreshments included in the ticket price. Event: British Science Week Activity Session - A science-themed activity session, including games, quizzes and much more! Suitable for ages 7-11at Waterlooville Library & Learning Centre on Thursday 17 March at 4.30-6pm Tickets: £1 available at the library or through the booking line on 023 9225 2608 Event:The Tempest Storytelling and Performance Workshop with Filskit Theatre - Calling all Island

Explorers! Get ready for an adventure which will combine storytelling with multimedia, drama and play. Suitable for ages 4-11 at Waterlooville Library & Learning Centre on Friday 18 March at 4.30-6pm Tickets: £5 available at the library or through the booking line on 023 9225 2608 Event: Chichester Murders and Misdemeanours - A look at some of the notorious crimes in Chichester, providing a fascinating survey of early policing methods at Havant Library on Tuesday 22 March at 7pm. Tickets: £3 available at the library, through the booking line on 023 9248 4945 or visit www.hants.gov.uk/shop. Event: It Turned Out Nice Again: The Story of George Formby - Listen to the story of the great British entertainer, through photographs, music and film, featuring demonstrations of the distinctive Formby sound on the banjolele at Hayling Island Library on Thursday 31 March at 7pm Tickets: £5 available at the library, through the booking line on 023 9246 1534 or visit www.hants.gov.uk/shop

Your Local Village Agents with Age Concern Hampshire The Village Agent service reaches out to older people in rural areas. The service is funded by Hampshire County Council and provides information to people over the age of 50 on a variety of services that help them to live independently in their own homes for longer. The project co-ordinator said: “Village

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Agents are respected volunteers who operate in rural areas of the county identified by Age Concern Hampshire and Hampshire County Council where there are older people who might need information and support. The Village Agents for Northney and Hayling are Ken & Cathy; their voluntary role is not to compete against other agencies already

in place, but to signpost where there is a need. Village Agents have lots of resources and contacts and have undergone training with Age Concern Hampshire. They have also received training from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and are able to offer free basic home fire safety checks for older people.” Cathy and Ken are busy making as many

contacts as possible to reach older people who may be isolated and in need of support. To contact the Village Agent for Northney and Hayling call on 07851 770716. For general help and advice and to find out more about Age Concern Hampshire services call Freephone 0800 328 7154 or email info@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk

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Park Community School news A new year, new challenges, fresh perspectives and new adventures... Disneyland Paris A spectacular light display was one of the many highlights on Park’s trip to Disneyland Paris this year. Both days were packed full of rides to try out, including Aerosmith’s Rock and Roller Coaster and the frightening Tower of Terror. During evening lessons students had the chance to reflect on everything they had learnt, with a focus on understanding how the trip could link to future STEM careers. A particular highlight was the light display. On a beautiful clear evening Disneyland was lit up, and all the characters and films “The light display was everyone has come to love were seen at their best. breathtaking.”

Skiing: Claviere Park students and staff visited Claviere (Italy) earlier this year on a skiing trip. Our talented students had a great time and progressed very quickly from beginner slopes to the more advanced ones by the end of the week. A member of staff commented “We saw some amazing progress in the skiing across the week and all pupils thoroughly enjoyed their achievements. The hotel staff were really impressed with the students in terms of politeness, tidiness and overall behaviour. We were immensely proud of them all. Watching the older ones chatting to the young hotel staff about skiing, university and life in general was a joy to behold.” Satu rday 16

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Food and Wine Chardonnay – Our love returns By Jonathan Rogers of The Solent Wine Experience / Vin Wine Merchants Fifteen or so years ago we were drinking Chardonnay by the bucket load. The heavily oaked, vanilla ladened white was all the rage, especially the Australian and Californian examples. Many of these new world producers went against traditional labelling designs by putting ‘CHARDONNAY’ directly onto the label in big bold lettering. This was an act of marketing genius, creating a brand name in itself no matter who the producer was. If it had Chardonnay on the label we bought it. However this also caused confusion. Many people did not realise that Chardonnay was in fact the grape variety as well as the brand. Many old world producers, the French, Spanish, Italians etc labelled their wines by region or producer so were in fact losing out. White wines from the Burgundy region for instance are a prime example.

But the trend of putting varietals onto the labels has now spread educating the consumers more on the different grapes used in wine production. When our love affair with Chardonnay fell apart, others took its place in our hearts. Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc, for a few years now, are our sweethearts but Chardonnay is winding itself back into our lives. The New World producers took notice and started to use less oak in their wine making practices. They looked more towards the European styles which are drier and more fresher taking away that heavily oaked flavours we turned away from. The French have always believed in the Chardonnay grape. One of three grapes used in Champagne, these producers call it their ‘White Truffle’ and it seems now we consumers are flirting with it once again. My new wine shop Vin Wine Merchants will be opening towards the end of February at 6 Queen St Emsworth so here is a small selection of Chardonnay wines I will be stocking: McPhearson Little Rascal Chardonnay, Victoria Australia - £8.99 Fruity white with hints of vanilla with clean fresh finish. Santa Carolina Reserve Black Label Chardonnay Central Valley Chile - £10.99 Fuller white with balanced oak fruit and a long fresh finish. Producteurs Prisse Macon Villages Burgundy France - £12.99 Rounded fruit with balanced acidity and a long finish.

Chablis and Meursault are well known brands and are produced from Chardonnay but lost out on sales because ‘Chardonnay’ was not on the label and we did not know it was made from the grape. Then it seemed our love affair for this grape diminshed. Its true that other varietals came onto the market but it seems our tastes changed from the oaked creamy wines to the more crisp dry whites.

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Ratatouille Plait Each new year is a chance for a fresh start and I find that eating wisely is always top of my mind. The excesses of the festive season means for many a need to tighten the purse strings and reduce the waistline! I always find eating vegetarian food is a great way to consume fewer calories but also cheaper too. Ratatouille is very versatile and my recipe uses the roasting method to cook and intensify flavours and produce a dish which can be used as the main course or a starter. For those of you looking for a lower calorie version I would dispense with the pastry and add a tin of chopped tomatoes half way through cooking along with one cup of cooked quinoa and lentils, remember to stir and mix it well. This will be the ultimate low fat, high fibre, one pot meal! Ingredients: 1 pack ready rolled puff pastry 1 large onion 300g aubergine 225 g courgette 450 g plum tomato 1 fennel bulb 100 g chestnut mushrooms 1 sweet red pepper 1 yellow sweet pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary Handful shredded fresh basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 6 – 10 cloves garlic

Score tomatoes with cross and cover with boiling water. After 10 minutes peel remove core and cut into 8 wedges.

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Method: Pre heat fan oven to 200 degrees 1. Score base of tomatoes with a cross and soak in boiling water 2. Cut onion and peppers into 12 wedges 3. Remove stalk from mushrooms and quarter 4. Cut courgettes into 1cm rounds 5. Cut aubergine into 2cm chunks 6. Place cut aubergine and peppers into a baking tin. Add chopped garlic and dried herbs. Drizzle olive oil and add seasoning, mixing well. Bake in the oven on 200 fan for 10 minutes. Take out of oven and add other cut vegetables and shredded basil leaves. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and strain off any excess liquid and place to one side 7. Roll out pastry and place and divide into thirds. Cut 3cms strips on the left had side and right hand side thirds. (as shown in picture) Place cooked ratatouille in the centre third of the pastry. Leaving a 1 cm edge at the top and bottom. If there are an unequal number of strips on each side start with the side with most strips. 8. Overlay the strips and continue all the way down. Seal the top and bottom with milk and brush the top of the platt with milk. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes on 180 or until golden brown.

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Finished plait- enjoy on its own or with a home-made tomato sauce

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AUCTIONEER & ANTIQUES ENTHUSIAST HILARY BOLT on THE EMSWORTH AUCTIONS Royal Doulton Character Jug – Sairey Gamp – Mini Failed to sell on ebay at £9.99 Buy It Now + £3.65 postage

2 Royal Doulton Mini Character Jugs – Sairey Gamp & The Poacher Recently failed to sell on ebay USA. Listed at £154.39 Buy It Now - These jugs tend to sell @ £15 each on the ebay USA site, WHEN THEY SELL 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. These days, whether we actively buy or sell through eBay, many of us browse their pages for items that interest us, or to see the value of items we own ourselves. However, many people who do this don’t dig deep

enough to find the right prices. They believe that the ‘Buy It Now’ figures they see represent the item’s current value, which isn’t necessarily the case. For instance, if you go to eBay’s basic search page and put in ‘Royal Doulton mini Gamp character jug’ as I’ve just done, you’ll find that there are 13 such listings (number quoted to the left of the green “+ follow this search” button). To the right and up, there is a “Best Match” option which I (being an optimist) change to “Highest Price”. This shows a startling USA £154 Buy It Now for a mini ‘Sairey Gamp’ and ‘The Poacher’. Scroll down and you’ll see individual Sairey Gamps listed between £10 to £20 plus postage. However, if you go back up to the ebay logo at the top left of the page and look below that, there is an option for selecting “categories” and below that a number of further options including Condition, Price, Format etc. until you reach “Show only Completed listings / Sold listings”. If you click on ‘Sold Listings’ only 2 items show, going at £5 £7 each. Now click on

‘Completed Listings’ and you’ll see that most were unsold on Buy It Now. Further selecting “Item Location” as ‘UK Only’ shows 4 items, priced £13 - £15 including postage – none of which sold at all. A good example of the immediate information available giving a thoroughly misleading impression. It’s not unreasonable to assume that any Royal Doulton figure should be worth about £20, but the reality – once you have dug deep enough to find it – can be quite different these days.

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

This charming timbered Inn nestled adjacent to St Faith’s Church in the centre of Havant has recently undergone a complete refurbishment under a new manager and chef. We visited this Inn one cold winter’s evening and were greeted by a roaring log fire and a warm smile from the bar staff. We elected to eat in the newly created private dining area which can also cater for private parties as well. This is a charming pub to visit if only to enjoy the beamed interiors and has a full range of Fullers beers and wines.

The menu comprises five starters, three sharing platters and nine large plates ‘mains’ plus five ‘puddings’ and a specials board as well. Such a wide choice! Smoked haddock fishcake, smoked salmon and a “sharer platter” of artisan breads and olives were selected. The main courses were indeed large - pan fried Calves Liver, 8oz Hampshire Rump Steak, Chicken Schnitzel and Chalcroft Farm Burger were ordered and heartily consumed. The food was well cooked and just right for a winters evening. I must admit that there was not much room left for the ‘puddings’ so we shared a mixture of ice creams which were also delicious. Tracey and her team must be congratulated for their hospitality and quality of food – this has to be the best Gastro pub in Havant and well worth a visit.

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Park Community School “At Park we will be at your child’s side every step of the way, guiding them as their character develops and as they make their own discoveries about what they love.” Christopher Anders, Headteacher

Farm

We lease farm land and on it we have established a smallholding. Here we grow vegetables and rear animals for meat. The vegetables and meat are used in the school kitchen, not only promoting healthy eating but also allowing students to make the connection with what they eat and where and how it is grown. Younger students are taught horticulture and a year 9 class have just begun an accredited RHS course.

Apex Centre

Our most recent addition to school facilities is the Apex Centre in Leigh Park. The centre has several large workshops, garage and classroom spaces. We are currently refurbishing the Apex to become our Construction Skills Centre. This will provide students practical hands-on courses, helping those who wish to work in the construction or automotive industries.

Industrial Unit

Based at our industrial unit in Leigh Park, Park Design and Print is a commercial digital printing company that not only provides all of the reprographic needs for the school but also oﬀers printing services to both businesses and the local commuity. This provides opportunities for children to learn outside the classroom and gain work experience and employability skills for their life after school.

Pre-School

Opened in September 2015 we now have a purpose built nursery and pre-school on site. Springwood Park Nursery and Pre-School offers quality childcare and education 51 weeks a year to children from 0-5. We offer fun, interesting and challenging play and experiences for all children. Our fantastic school site allows our children to experience “school life” having access to the school restaurant to eat home cooked meals, access to the school playing field to visit the school goats, or learn to care for animals in the school petting zoo.

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Growing minds, successful futures

Living in the Wider World Enrichment Day On 16th December 2015 Warblington held an Enrichment Day for the whole of the school. The Day was planned to focus on life outside school, what happens in the wider world and to give the students some understanding of what is available to them when they leave school. Sessions were arranged to give the students maximum impact about life and what impacts us in society; therefore, we used a variety of outside speakers to help achieve this goal. Sessions included key areas such as: ‘What is in our community and why do we have it?’ ‘What is out there after school’ and ‘What does it cost?’ There were also various master-classes in subject areas run by the local colleges. Sessions were run using support from the local community including: • The Citizens Advice Bureau • Havant College • Chichester College • South Downs College • Highbury College • Chichester University

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The students were asked to give feedback on the sessions showing what they enjoyed and what they felt they learnt the most in. These are examples of their experiences: “The session I learnt the most in was the Army because I didn’t know that there were so many jobs you can do in the Army.” (Year 10)

National Literacy Day 2015

As part of the National Literacy Day 2015 students were encouraged to create a ‘Little Free Library’ in tutor bases. This charity initiative is a global strategy to encourage the love of reading across not only the UK but many other countries around the world. At Warblington, tutors held rounds of competitions to design the best looking libraries in SAGE time (Supporting Achievements, Guiding Excellence) and then went on to build them with resources that were readily available in school. Part of the charity ‘Little Free Libraries UK’ specifies that people have to build these libraries out of sustainable resources so this was a focus for the actual build of the libraries. Once completed students then came together to bring in books they no longer is a culture of sharing and discussing a read at home to populate their library. natural love for reading, not only within This has been so successful that the tutor groups, but also across year strategy has got everyone buzzing about groups. Hannah Brown, English Department reading and what is now great is that there

“The session I enjoyed the most was the Sports Masterclass because it was really fun but it taught us about role models and we did some really fun challenges.” (Year 8) “The session I learnt the most in was the NHS because I learnt about the different places to go when you are hurt.” (Year 7) “The session I learnt the most in was ‘Why go to College?’ because it showed us that we should make our own choices.” Clare Wilson Careers Information Advice and Guidance Co-ordinator

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The Urban Vocal Group Young singers from The Urban Vocal Group (UVG) took to the stage in December to perform their fifth annual concert at The Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth. Sixty-six young singers performed unique arrangements of contemporary songs including ‘Uptown Funk’, ‘Story of my life’ and ‘Fix You’ to a sell-out audience. They were joined on by rising star Jerry Williams who performed her latest single ‘Boy Oh Boy’. UVG Director Charlie Fletcher said “This is the biggest concert we have ever staged and the commitment and enthusiasm of everyone was remarkable.”

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Alaina, 15 said "Never would I have had the opportunity to do anything as brilliant as that with all these people” The UVG are a registered charity who have been running for eight years offering free vocal tuition, song writing, recording and performance opportunities to young people aged 11 – 18, regardless of experience or ability. They have groups in Havant, Portsmouth and Chichester and are one of the largest music projects of its kind in the South Coast - For more information please visit: www.theuvg.co.uk

Community Swings in to Accept £25,000 towards Hayling Island Park Revamp Pupils from Hayling College, the Mayor of Havant and local police officers were among those who came out in force to celebrate a £25,000 donation from The Southern Co-operative towards the rejuvenation Hayling Island’s Mengham Park. The money was raised for Play Parks for Hayling as part of a community support scheme by The Southern Cooperative store on Elm Grove, Hayling Island. The money contributed to the

£80,000 raised by Play Parks for Hayling to renovate the island’s Mengham Park. Pete Raynor, Retail Business Manager for The Southern Co-operative’s Hayling Island store said: “Our colleagues and customers have been really passionate about helping to raise this money for Mengham Park. It is absolutely fantastic to see all the hard work pay off and for the children in our community to benefit from the new and improved play park.”

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Lauren Crowned Rotary Portsmouth Group Young Chef of the Year Sixteen year old Lauren Kates a pupil at Petersfield School is the winner of the Rotary Portsmouth Group Young Chef of the Year Competition, held at South Down College on Saturday 23 January. Second was Harriet Morgan a pupil of Bay House School Gosport. Both Lauren and Harriet will now go on to represent Portsmouth Rotary Clubs at the Rotary District Final in Bournemouth on 27 February where they will test their skills against youngsters from across the South Coast and Channel Islands. In total six aspiring chefs, aged 13/16, from Highbury College, Park Community School, Hayling College and Gosport schools, Bay House and Brune Park competed for a place at Bournemouth. Judging this close fought event were Andy Jessop from South Down College and Janice Wyatt a professional chief with many years of catering trade experience. The six youngsters were given a maximum budget of £15 and two hours to produce their three course meal. All were complimented by the judges for their high standard of preparation, culinary skills

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and presentation. Lauren’s winning menu was: Prawn & compressed water melon curry followed by: Pan fried sea bass with minestrone & fresh basil pasta and a chocolate & raspberry mouse sweet. Her prize, awarded by Rotary District Assistant Governor, Linda Lawson, is a full size gadget packed Kenward Food Mixer. Harriet received a mini food mixer. The other competitors were given a healthy eating cookery book. All received a certificate. The competition was organised by Havant Rotary in association with the Gosport Rotary club. Both club Youth Committee Chairman, Shirley Varnish and Ray Drake, thanked South Down for hosting the competition and the judges, teachers and parents for the marvellous support given.

Mengham Park now features a wheelchair accessible round-a-bout, a bucket swing, multiple climbing frames and more. The park was officially reopened by Havant Mayor, Leah Turner in August 2015 after 18 months of fundraising activity within the area. The donation follows The Southern Cooperative store’s launch of a new community engagement programme, ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’, an innovative new community pilot aimed at bringing together the Hayling Island community to help make a positive difference to the local area. Pete continued: “We would love for as many Hayling Island community groups,

charities, and not-for-profit organisations as possible to come and visit us in store and find out how we can help get involved and ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’. We are passionate about getting more involved with our Hayling Island community and can’t wait to start making a difference!” To find out how you can get involved with The Southern Co-operative’s Love Your Neighbourhood scheme, please speak to colleagues in your local participating store, or visit the Love Your Neighbourhood website for more information: http://www.thesoutherncooperative.co.uk/makingadifference/loveyour-neighbourhood/

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Science Discovery Group Are you interested in science and would like to know more? The why not come to our talks from the experts on the 3rd Monday of each month, 7.30-9.30 in the Drama Room at Warblington School, Southleigh Road, Havant, PO9 2RR. Entry charge of £3 per meeting. No previous knowledge assumed. Tel: 07711 167 523. Monday 21st March. Please Don’t Buy an Electric Car, by Professor Averil Macdonald of Highbury College, Portsmouth.

Monday 18th April. Public Service or Private Profit? – Nineteenth Century Civil Engineers and Public Health Reform, by Dr Bob Otter, Retired Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Portsmouth University. (Postponed from July 2015, when the school was unexpectedly closed).

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What’s on Denmead Rowans Support Group Denmead Rowans Support Group will be serving a 3 course SUNDAY LUNCH including a glass of wine, in All Saints Church Hall, Denmead on February 28th at 12.30. Tickets from 0239 2025 7565 £13. All profits to your local hospice. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Stakes Evening WI In December Stakes WI had a preChristmas evening of fun and laughter. We were very pleased to welcome the Mayor of Havant , Councillor Leah Turner and her consort to an evening of music and an excellent supper. We are now looking forward to the coming year and a new program of events. There are monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm. We meet at Deverell Hall Purbrook PO7 5JU. The monthly meetings often include a visiting speaker. The topics for the next two months are 'Meet a Military Man of 1815, his Lady and a WI descendant' in February and 'The Mystery of Morris Dancing' in March. The committee have plans in hand for theatre trips and visits to places of interest. Each month the craft group meet to have fun, have a chat and to create some decorative or useful items. There is a knit and natter group and occasional walks with refreshments afterwards. 2016 is Stakes WI 50th birthday and plans are afoot for a suitable celebration. So do come along and see if we have something of interest for you.

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Clanfield Online, Clanfield Joggers and Smart-Fit Training are pleased to announce the launch of the new Clanfield Challenge website (www.clanfieldchallenge.co.uk). The website has been built to promote a new event coming to Hampshire on Sunday, May 22nd 2016. The website, built by Serenity Digital Ltd (www.serenitydigital.com), includes information on three separate running races aimed at all ages and abilities. All race day information, details of local volunteers and supporters, entry online via PayPal and up-to-date news is included within. The event is the first of its’ kind to be organised in Clanfield and follows the exceptional example of local races in surrounding villages, such as the Denmead 10k organised by the Denmead Striders and the Hambledon Hilly organised by Smart-Fit Training Ltd. Like many local races, it has been organised to benefit the local community. Local business group, Clanfield Online (www.clanfieldonline.com) first discussed the idea in November 2015. Anne Cleaver of Clanfield Online commented, “As part of a review of the funding received from local businesses who were keen to support the activity of Clanfield Online, we felt that a local race was a great use of some of our donations. Not only is the race designed to generate additional income to pour back into the community, but it also encourages health, well-being and the importance of

The purpose of Petersfield South Downs Probus Club is to provide a regular meeting place for retired or substantially retired professional and business people of either sex. Club meetings take place at The Half Moon pub in Petersfield on the last Tuesday of each month (except August and December) and commence at 1100 AM for 1130 AM. After a brief session of Club business, members and guests are treated to an entertaining Talk by a guest Speaker or a PSDPC member followed by a fine two-course pub lunch. Our next meeting is on 23 February when the Club will convene its Annual General Meeting. The next Talk will be given at the 29 March meeting and presented by Jane Williams on the subject of ‘Integrated Rehabilitation’ If you would like to join our Club or would like further information please contact Robin Hockley, the Club Secretary, on 023 9226 3336 or email robinhockley@ntlworld.com Alternatively, you can visit our website www.petersfieldsdprobusclub.co.uk We look forward to meeting you! ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Cantemus Choir Concert Cantemus Choir’s nautically themed concert will take place at Waterlooville Baptist Church, 368 London Rd PO7 7SY on Saturday March 12th at 7.30 pm. The programme features Haydn’s ‘Nelson’ Mass, works by Rutter, Sumsion and the Beach Boys, and traditional songs including Rule Britannia. Tickets £8 from 023 9246 3531 and on the door. www.cantemushavant.moonfruit.com

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Waterlooville Probus Club March 2016 Waterlooville Probus Club provides a meeting place for retired or semi retired professional or business men and woman. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at the 'Chairmakers' Pub at Worlds End, Hambledon. The next meeting will be on 8th March 2016 starting at 12.00 noon, we meet for a drink and a chat with fellow members and after a 3 course lunch, our guest speaker Mellissa Litchfield will give a talk on 'The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wild Life Trust'. If you would like further information on joining Probus please contact Peter Quine on 07926620530 or e-mail to peterpia1989@outlook.com.

April 2016 Waterlooville Probus Club provides a meeting place for retired or semi retired professional or business men and woman. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at the 'Chairmakers' Pub at Worlds End, Hambledon. The next meeting will be on 12th April 2016 starting at 12.00 noon, we meet for a drink and a chat with fellow members and after a 3 course lunch, our guest speaker Steve Hobbs will give a talk on 'The Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue'. If you would like further information on joining Probus please contact Peter Quine on 07926620530 or email to peterpia1989@outlook.com

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Horndean Amateur Theatrical Society Horndean Amateur Theatrical Society will be performing Hay Fever, a comedy by Noel Coward on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 14, 15 and 16 April 2016.

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Performances take place in Merchistoun Hall, Portsmouth Road, Horndean and start at 7.30pm.

community to all participants and supporters”. Whilst the participants of Clanfield Online were keen to move forward, they were also interested in seeking out local assistance for coordination and planning. As a result, Clanfield Joggers (www.clanfieldjoggers.co.uk/) and Smart-Fit Training (www.smart-fittraining.co.uk) were approached for advice and support; Both have been instrumental in the planning thus far. The first Clanfield Challenge will have three races which all begin and end within Clanfield. The 1k race will take place within South Lane Meadow and the 5k and 12k start and end in Clanfield, looping round the local tracks and roads. Ken Finlay of Clanfield Joggers said “The routes have been designed to provide appropriate challenges based on their length. The 5k is a great starter for those who don’t run too often or prefer a shorter distance. The 12k is great challenge taking runners immediately uphill to the South Downs Way, with stunning views west towards East Meon. Then the 1k is a perfect run for children to have their first taste of running in a fun and safe environment.” If planning goes to schedule, the Clanfield Challenge is expected to have 100 runners in the 1k race, 200 runners in the 5k race and 300 runners in the 12k race. For runners interested in taking part, more information and entry can be found on the new website: www.clanfieldchallenge.co.uk

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Volunteer Wessex Launch New service from Community First makes volunteering easy Community First have launched their new Volunteer Wessex website. The website has a really local feel, giving local organisations and volunteers across Winchester, Havant and East Hampshire the chance to advertise for help and find opportunities where they live. Community First helps other organisations find, recruit and support volunteers, but they also offer the same support and guidance to the potential volunteer. Tom Belshaw, Development Manager for Community First said: “We’re really proud to launch this new site which is the result of lots of work behind the scenes with volunteers and local community groups. Volunteer Wessex helps groups to promote their activities and services locally and it gives volunteers more control of the information they want to share by creating a sort of online volunteering CV. We will grow the site over the next few months, making it the local one stop shop for volunteering.” A team of volunteers at Community First have worked really hard over the past few months to make sure our new site is ready to launch.

Tim Houghton, Chief Executive of Community First said “volunteering is at the heart of a vibrant and successful community. Lots of people find their own ways of giving time but many people ask us for help and our easy-to-use on line service will make it much easier for people to find new opportunities and get into a volunteering role quickly. We’re really keen to attract younger volunteers as well as those who might volunteer their time and expertise relevant to their work. There are some fantastic opportunities to help people and organisations right on your doorstep and we hope to see a big upsurge in numbers of volunteers coming forward.” Community First is the trading name of Communities First Wessex Registered Charity no 1147527 Company Registered in England and Wales 8071971 at Langstone Technology Park Langstone Road Havant Hampshire PO9 1SA. See our website at: www.volunteerwessex.org

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Celebrations planned for Hayling Island Sailing Club’s 95th Anniversary Hayling Island Sailing Club will be welcoming back former members and current members to celebrate the club’s 95th Anniversary in May. The club is organising a weekend of sailing and social events for 7th & 8th May, including Club Pennant racing, a 95th Anniversary tea party and Commodore’s Drinks Reception. Hayling Island Sailing Club was formed in 1921 with 120 members on a site at Mengeham Rythe; We are already working on plans to mark

our centenary in 2021 and we hope that members and former members will use this significant 95th Anniversary to get in contact with friends and sailing partners as a precursor to events in five years’ time .” Those interested are asked to contact the office at Hayling Island Sailing Club on +44 (0) 23 9246 3768 or email carol.letten@hisc.co.uk to find out more details about the planned events and book tickets.

Bench Theatre Bench Theatre will present the award winning play "God of Carnage" by Yasmina Reza (translated by Christopher Hampton) at The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant. Don't miss this bitingly funny play about human nature in action! Eight performances between 14 and 23 April - for more details, please call the box office on 02392 472700 or visit www.thespring.co.uk

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Havant WEA Spring Events Film Studies: European Cinema This exciting course takes a look at European Cinema, exploring classic films. Tutor: Steve Richards Fee: £40.50 Venue: Bedhampton Social Hall Centre. PO9 3ES Dates: 24 February – 23 March - 5 Sessions C3738585 Day School: The Flight of the King

Charles 11’s escape after the Battle of Worcester 1651, with much of the action taking place locally including, Langstone and Emsworth. Tutor: Jennifer Goldsmith Fee: £20.25 Venue: The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant PO9 1BS Date: Saturday 5 March 10.00 am – 3.00pm C3738587 Evening Lecture: How Evolution has shaped our thinking.

Speaker: Tim Boatswain Venue: Emsworth Methodist Church & Pastoral Centre PO10 7AQ Fee: £5 on entry Date: Friday March 18 7.30 pm - 9.00pm For more information contact: Lyn Davies 01243 373810 email: havantwea@yahoo.co.uk Jean Mackenzie: 02392 262477 email: jean.mackn@btinternet.com

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The Waterlooville Events team have lined up an exciting programme of free concerts in Waterlooville Bandstand. 19 March from midday is Jazz Saturday featuring 'Modern Strategy'. A fabulous jazz band from Chichester University. Want a taste of their music then visit

www.soundcloud.com/modernstrategy April is going to be an exciting month with Folk Saturday on 16 April. A whole programme is lined up with Morris dancers and folk bands starting from 11.30: 11.30 12.00 Wickham Morris 12.00 12.30 Court Lane Junior School 12.30 12.50 Wickham Morris

12.50 13.20 Rob Mills & John Brenchley singing 13.20 14.00 Chichester band 14.00 14.30 Waterlooville Folk Dance Club 14.30 15.00 Stoney Ridge The excitement continues into May with Musicals Saturday on 21 May. Come along a support your town centre and enjoy this free entertainment. Updates can be found on Facebook: Waterlooville Forum and events.

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The Machine Girl is a Japanese mix of gory grindhouse and dark comedy. I thought it worked, with the film pandering to the expectations of the many fans of grindhouse. I loved the way the characters were likeable, with rooting for the protagonist a definite. There were some instances where the director used fake looking CGI gore, but there wasn’t too much, and anyway, it was balanced out by using traditional fake gore. The film looked grainy and really made me feel on edge in some scenes because of how gruesome the

attacks were. Look out for the ninja woman at the end and what painful hugs she brings. It’s really inventive and fun. This film really knows it’s target audience and gives them a bucketful.

After a swarm of horror remakes, this new, original concept comes along to show that there are still different horror films to be made. The story is the basic slasher plot of every Halloween and Friday the 13th film, but this one has it revolve around a house of cam-‘girls’. The killer is the usual deranged maniac with a mask from a range of horror films, but he does have quite an emotional back-story to back up the things he does in the later half of the film.

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harmony chorus invite you to the Purbrook Members Centre, Stakes Rd, Waterlooville, PO7-5LX. Sat April 2nd, 10 am till 3pm. Contact Gillian on 023 9263 2414 or Louise on 023 9248 1309. This is a fun day where you can learn an easy song, meet the 24 ladies of the chorus, and find out why we love our hobby. We meet every Tuesday, 7-15 till 10pm, Havant Methodist Church, Petersfield Rd, Havant, South Hampshire, PO92HU.

If you’re a horror fan, then this is definitely a fun popcorn thrill-fest. There’s also some great cinematography and the actresses and actors all play well and aren’t just there to look good in front of the camera. The only downside, if you’re looking for more blood-spillage is that there isn’t a lot, but there is an excess, in the second half of the film when it ups the tension, of creepy visuals. The jump scares are well timed as well, but this film does not rely on them at all, except it relies on slow tension, building up to the final assault on the ‘girls’ in the house. The concept is explored really well, and it is great to see a maniac on the loose whom can use technology to see where the ‘girls’ are located in the house. A fun, scary ride. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

COFFEE MORNING On Saturday 05 March from 10 am until noon in aid of The Stubbington Ark Animal Shelter at the United Reformed Church Hall (small hall). Hollow Lane, Hayling Island Please join us for a nice cuppa and a lovely bun or bacon buttie. Admission is free. There will be a table top sale with household paraphernalia and books as well as home-made craft items, marmalade, jams and delicious cakes. Well behaved dogs are most welcome. As always, the entire proceeds of the event will benefit the many animals at The Stubbington Ark.

FILM FRIDAYS The Spring is pleased to announce and introduce Film Fridays, a new series of monthly film documentary screenings in the Langstone Room at The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East Street, Havant, PO9 1BS thanks to new screening equipment provided by the British Film Institute’s Neighbourhood Cinema Fund. The Spring has tried to make the experience even better with some new chairs. A contribution towards the new seating was kindly made in memory of Josie Harper, who loved The Spring. Each film screening will begin with a short introduction and there will be a chance to stay around afterwards for an informal post-screening discussion. Individual Film Fridays cost: £6.50, £5.85 concessions (does not include refreshments). Forthcoming Film Fridays: Friday 4 March 7.45pm HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD In 1971 a group of friends sailed into a nuclear test zone and their protest captured the world’s imagination. Using never before seen footage this is the story of the pioneers who founded Greenpeace and who defined the modern green movement. (Cert 12A) 110 mins Friday 1 April 7.45pm GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF Directed by Oscar winner Alex Gibney, Going Clear profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology and shines a light on how the church cultivates true believers, detailing their experiences and what they are willing to do in the name of religion. One of the most talked about films at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, this powerful documentary highlights the Church’s origins, from its roots in the mind of founder L. Ron Hubbard to its rise in popularity in Hollywood and beyond. (Cert 15) 119 mins Box Office 023 9247 2700 Films online link: Camargue White Horses by Becky Hitchcock http://www.thespring.co.uk/whats-on/?cat=film

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Cathedral Cycle Rides By Mike Skiffins, Cycling Correspondent

A question for readers with a bicycle or thinking of getting one – “Would you like to get out and ride a little further with a friendly, supportive local cycling group? With you in mind, the ‘Havant branch’ of CTC Portsmouth has designed a series of rides aimed to build you up from a very easy ride through to a final challenge of riding from Havant to Winchester Aimed at new or 'lapsed' adult riders, male or female, the CTC’s special Cathedral Challenge Rides offer support, advice, and encouragement to get you ready and to find out what you can do on a bike, enjoy yourself, and discover or

rediscover, all the benefits of cycling. Winchester Cathedral The first ride - which includes a free bike check - will be just after Easter. It is a short, easy ride to get to know one another and how to ride in the safety of a group. Subsequent rides progress to the ‘Bronze Challenge’Havant to Portsmouth Cathedral and back. A flat route, mainly on cycle ways. Another month of easy rides will include some low hills and greater distances. Then it’s the ‘Silver Challenge’ –

Havant to Chichester Cathedral and back. The challenge concludes with the ‘Gold Challenge’ - Havant to Winchester Cathedral and back. Each ride will be accompanied by experienced riders and leaders from the club and include a refreshment stop. More information and a registration form for the Cathedral Challenge are available at Portsmouthctc.org.uk/cathedralchallenge . Andy Henderson the local CTC event organiser, talking about the Cathedral Challenge and getting people back onto their bicycles said “There are many stories from our members on our web site. They are just a sample of how ordinary people find they can achieve something on a bike they never thought possible. Plus, not only are they feeling fitter and healthier, they’re enjoying themselves and making new friends too! Give it go, we’re looking forward to

meeting you “ Like many others before, you'll be surprised at what you are capable of. You don't need to be a particularly fit – many of the club’s newer riders had not ridden a bicycle for many years or ridden any significant distance. There's no upper age limit, some of the riders are either nearing retirement or already retired and just like to cycle socially to meet others and keep up their fitness levels. Throughout the summer the ‘Havant CTC’ will also continue with its normal weekly rides and other events to which you are also welcome. There is no charge initially to join the rides, but after three rides should you wish to continue you would need to join the CTC. Annual membership starts at £21.50 and should you wish to you could cancelled it at any time.

Hayling St. Andrews Football Club In our previous edition we reported the on Hayling St. Andrews Football Club’s continued growth, with 11 teams competing this season in the Portsmouth Youth Leagues. The Club held another successful recruitment fun day on 17 February at its Mengham Park venue in Harold Road, Hayling Island. Talking about the fun day and the Club’s continued phenomenal growth, club spokesman Nicola Terry said “We need coaches and assistants as well as parent representatives and committee members to help keep the club running.

We are very happy to say that the club now has FA Chartered Status and we continue to invest in the development of our coaches. To that end, we currently have ten Coaches trained to Level 1 standard and three at level 2. We are also lucky to have Ben Johnson as one of our coaches. Ben has been with the club since he was 7 years old. He is trained to level 3 UEFA B licensed coach standard and is Head Coach for those of school reception year age to school year 5. Our Head coach for those of school year 6 and above is Stuart Hawley. Stewart has been coaching with the club for 16 years.

Hayling St Mary’s U8’s enjoying training

Our Chairman Alex Johnson, also a qualified coach, has been with the club since he was a child so all-in-all experience and consistency within the club is high!” Nicola went on to say “Of course we always welcome new players from age 5 upwards. Parents with children - boys or girls - interested in joining the club or who would just like to come along and have a kick about are very welcome to just come

to training on a Saturday morning at either Mengham Park (school year R - year 4) or Hayling Park (year 5+) between 9.30 11.00 am or contact us via our HSAFC Facebook page.”

Community Clubs at South Downs College

From Tim Randall

Kirsty Taylor is the College Sport Maker at South Downs College in College Road, Waterlooville, PO7 8AA. Kirsty has informed Postcode Publications about community sports clubs and activities currently running at the College.

On offer are: Volleyball, and Archery Both activities take place at the College on Monday evenings. The Volleyball Club meets for an hour from 4 – 5 pm. Sessions are open to all

aged 15+ and are free for South Downs College students. Last but not least is the Archery Club. Archery starts at 5.15 pm and runs till 6.45 pm. The Club operates in the Sports Hall and is for those aged 11 – 19 years. No previous experience is necessary, but booking is essential. All the necessary kit is

provided. The cost of booking is £30 for non-members for a 6 week block or £20 for Members. Annual membership is available for £20 and comes with reduced session costs and a SDC Archery T-shirt. For more information and bookings for these activities contact College Sport Maker, Kirsty Taylor via email: ktaylor@southdowns.ac.uk

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Postcode Publications REG’S MARCH GARDENING TIPS By Reg Moule

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Lift and divide herbaceous plants. Plant alpine and herbaceous plants. Lightly mow over the lawn. Prepare sites for new lawns. Prune rose bushes. Plant onion, garlic and shallot sets. Start Begonia and Gloxinia tubers into growth indoors. Buy seedlings or baby bedding plants to grow on at home.

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Prune down hard shrubs with coloured stems like cornus, as well as hardy fuchsias. Trim over winter flowering heathers. Buy and plant pots of herbs. Sow seeds of hardy herbs in the garden, like parsley. Plant seed potatoes – but beware of frost once the shoots emerge from the soil. Vegetable seeds to sow now include: broad beans, lettuce, leeks, parsnips, peas, radish, Salad onions, spinach, Swiss chard, spinach beet. Sow summer bedding under glass: dahlias, impatiens, petunias, phlox drummondii, salvias, asters, tagetes, mesembryanthemums, alyssum, nicotiana, marigolds and zinnias. Plant lilies outdoors in borders and tubs. Lay out growing bags in the greenhouse to warm up the compost before planting. Sow fruit and vegetable plants for growing on in a heated greenhouse,

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REG’S QUIRKY GARDENING TIP You can’t race the seasons and seeds do not have to be sown exactly when the packet tells you. My advice, with outdoor sowing is watch the weather, not the calendar, as seed sown later when conditions are right usually catches up and surpasses crops put in earlier that had to suffer during bad weather. Reg comes from a family that has been involved in horticulture for several generations, and before this they were all farmers, back to the 1740’s. He trained over a five-year period at Pershore College of Horticulture. Since leaving there in 1972 he has worked in the nursery and garden centre business, spending 25 years as a garden centre manager. Reg was one of the regular presenters on 'Gardener’s Diary'; which was one of the longest running, continuous gardening series, giving hands-on tips and advice for over seven years, on ITV and satellite channels.

e.g. tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, cucumbers, etc. or you could decide to buy plants later.

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COMPREHENSIVE SELECTION OF A visit to the Garden Centre is not complete without visiting our new Blossom Cafe, or a walk round the ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS Historic Stansted House.

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Stronger, More Flexible, Pain-Free Readers My name is Natalie March from Physio-logical, a chartered physiotherapist based within Active4Less in PO9. I hope you found our last self help exercises about strengthening for runners useful. Today we will be offering some advice, exercises and stretches which are good for those suffering with neck pain. Here is a testimonial from one of our clients with neck pain; “I have been treated by Physio-logical for neck and lower back problems on two separate occasions. They are thorough in their analysis of the problem and hands on with their treatments which means you get onto a recovery track quickly. They are great physiotherapists, and I won’t go anywhere else.” Mr H, October 2015 Almost 31 million days of work were lost last year due to back, neck and muscle problems, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). People suffering from neck pain are those with sedentary desk based jobs, poor work postures and who do repetitive work. Neck pain can just come on for no reason and recovery is difficult to predict. The main problems people suffer from are mechanical neck pain, WAD (whiplash-

associated disorder) or cervical spondylosis (neck pain due age related to wear and tear to bones). Some also suffer from headaches (cervico-genic headaches) due to their neck pain. Hands on physiotherapy treatments including; massage, mobilisation, manipulation, myofascial release, neural release, combined with stretching and exercises is an effective treatment for neck pain. Also acupuncture is very good to release the tight muscles associated with neck pain, and is especially good for those suffering from headaches too. Please be aware of your body and take advice from your GP before exercising if you have any neck pain/headaches or send me an email (enquiries@physio-logical.net) Neck Exercises Neck Flexion

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for advice and guidance. Neck Side Flexion • Bend your head • Tilt your head side to forward until your chin side touches your chest and • Repeat ten times, three your eyes look straight times a day down at the floor. • Repeat ten times, three times a day For more tips and guidance, please visit www.physio-logical.net

Neck Retraction • Sit up tall • Keeping your eyes looking forwards • Tuck your chin to your chest (make a double chin) • Hold 10 seconds, repeat ten times, three times a day

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Havant Leisure Centre New Swimming Pool Hoist

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On 31st December 2015 Holly Styles tried out Havant Leisure Centres brand new pool hoist with her parents. Holly has additional needs, she has physical and learning disabilities which means that she needs extra help when accessing the pool without the hoist she was unable to get in and out of the pool to go swimming with her parents. It was her parents who encouraged and advised on Havant Leisure Centre to buy a hoist as the pool was difficult to use without it. They provided Havant Leisure Centre with information about funding. Horizon successfully applied for funding with The Brucewake Trust who funded half of the full amount and Horizon funded the other half. The hoist cost £8000.00 in total and has transformed the facilities for people with additional needs. Holly’s parents were delighted, Gail Styles said ‘The new hoist takes the weight off so she has freedom in the pool, it’s great. Swimming is one of Holly’s favourite things to do.’ The hoist enables people to easily get in and out of the pool. It has its own chair so the users chair doesn’t get wet and it is run on an electronic system so it can move them smoothly from the pool side into the pool and vice versa. The new hoist compliments the additional needs changing place at Havant Leisure Centre which were refurbished funded by Hampshire

County Council. The changing place is suited to those with disabilities and additional needs. The changing rooms have a height adjustable adult-sized changing bench, moveable beds and a hoist system helping the users to access the facilities more easily and comfortably. Aaron Comley, Manager at Sea Breeze Residential Home said ‘Before we were limited by travel time as we could only go swimming in Portsmouth however now we are able to come to Havant it is much easier for Holly and all our other residents.’ Horizon Leisure Centres hopes that the new hoist alongside the changing rooms at Havant Leisure Centre will mean that many more additional needs users and their family will be able to access the pool with ease and confidence.

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43 WEST STREET, HAVANT, PO9 1LA

A great place to work - and so much more!

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Great coffee to start your day off right

A warm welcome for you and your clients

Be part of the South Coast’s premier business destination Langstone Technology Park offers business occupiers and visitors and an exceptional working environment and onsite experience. With an unparalleled range of corporate facilities, impressive location and ﬁrst-rate transport links; it is a thriving business community set along the Solent corridor.

CHARLIE HOUSEMAN LTD

30 Market Parade, Havant, Hants PO9 1PY Open seven days a week: 5.30pm - 12 midnight

Bring your own wine or beer! FREE DELIVERY

minimum order conditions apply

Quality 2nd hand Furniture Washing Machines Double Beds Kitchen Equipment 2nd hand Flat Screen TV’s

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HAVANT MUSIC MART

Your Local Music Shop The SMART way to BUY - SELL - EXCHANGE your music Competitive Prices - Part Exchange Welcome - Top Brands Acoustic & Electric Music Books Music Stands Guitars Stacks of Spares & PA Systems Amplification Ukuleles Accessories Open Monday to Friday Practice Combos Drum Kits 10:00 to 5:00 Saturday 10:00 to 4:30 Closed Wednesdays & Sundays

Now with Guitar - Ukulele - Drum Lessons For more information ask in store

49 West Street, Havant, Hants PO9 1LA

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Call Danny Harris to ﬁnd out about our current relocation opportunities and to arrange a tour of the available space; and see how your business could thrive at Langstone.

I Challenge you to find cheaper prices!

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• New boilers typically run at 91% efficiency, which combined with a system power flush and controls upgrade, the average consumer could save around 30-40% off their existing gas consumption • New models come with ten years parts and labour warranty (subject to an annual service and model chosen)

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Postcode Publications

Hair and Beauty

Bodyworks Beauty Arena Beauty Trends Spring 2016

2-4 Park Road South, Havant, Hants PO9 1HB After opening our second salon in glorious Chichester last year, things have been full-on and fast-paced for headromance.

Spring is firmly within our sights and we’re ready to ditch the winter blues and embrace a different kind of blue... make-up. The hot hue for eyes this season is blue. Whether you play it cool with a subtle navy liner or go bold and bright with a slick of cobalt shadow, this trend can be worn as a fun daytime look or be turned into a sultry, evening one.

It’s now the perfect time to look towards a new season as there’s so much inspiration around – here are our favourite easy-wear hair trends that are set to dominate this Spring/Summer…

Luxe locks We love a luxe finish. For an expensive-looking barely-there wave on mid-length to long styles, (as seen at Chloé), prep dried hair with Redken Iron Shape 11 Finishing Thermal Spray, then use your straighteners to smooth, rotating 180 degrees through the mid-lengths to encourage a gentle bend to the hair. Alternatively, for more shape and more bounce (think early 2000s Gisele), you can’t beat a salon blow-dry. Our team are experts at super-speedy styling and can give even the limpest hair jaw-dropping volume. Prices start from just £10.

Applying a shadow primer to the lid will help keep any eye makeup stay put which can be quite important when going for blue. No one wants to end up looking bruised instead of beautiful! Use a navy liner to enhance the lash line then use a powder and brush to blend.

‘Don’t care hair’ On the flipside of luxe is another catwalk favourite – ‘Don’t Care Hair.’ Think updos with attitude, rather than overly-dressed styles. It’s about taking a classic hair up style, such as a chignon or bun and reworking it with a cool, less contrived feel. Look to celebs like Alexa Chung and Jennifer Lawrence for inspiration.

A pop of colour on the lips is carrying over from the Autumn/Winter season although now we can forget the gloss as it’s all about matte lips. If you’d rather use your favourite shade than invest in a new lip colour, blot once applied and gentle brush translucent face powder over to create a matte look.

Colour crazy Rainbow hues and pastels are still hugely popular but at the other end of the scale, balayage, ‘bronde’ and ‘strobing’ (google them!) are ideal for those looking for subtle but ultraflattering results that highlight your best features (think swishy supermodel hair as seen on Gigi Hadid and Rosie H-W). Tempted to try a new look? Give us a call or pop in for a consultation. Credits Collection name: REBEL REBEL Hair- EMILY WARNE & PETER GIBBS @ headromance Photography: ANDREW O'TOOLE Stylist: CLARE FRITH Make-up: NAOKO SCINTU

66 South St, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1EE T: (01243) 01243 773772 E: chichester@headromance.co.uk

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Luxury salon oﬀering a wide range of hair and beauty services

Nars Long-Wear Eyeliner in Rue SaintHonoré is a gorgeous deep royal blue that will suit most eye colours. This versatile Eye Chromes Palette from Laura Mercier can be used dry to create a shimmering foil effect or wet for a high coverage metal chrome look.

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Postcode Publications

SOLENT TRADE PARK

New light Industrial / Warehouse Units NOW AVAILABLE in Solent Road, Havant

hughesellard.com

The Hargreaves Group are pleased to announce the release of second phase of units at Solent Trade Park, providing high quality light industrial / warehouse accommodation for prospective occupiers. Halfords, Autocentre, Screwfix, Topps Tiles and Toolstation have all taken space on the front part of the Trade Park, with one other unit currently under offer to a building tool hire company. Hargreaves are optimistic that shortly, the whole front terrace with be fully-let and busy trading. The rear terrace units - pictured left, are now available for occupation on flexible leasing arrangements. These units have front loading facilities; high efficiency LED lighting; high eaves heights; DDA compliant WCs and 3 phase electric to suit light industrial / warehouse occupiers. Units are available individually or combined from circa 97sm (1,050sqft) to 297sm (3,200sqft) and are available on easy in / easy out lease arrangements - For more information, please contact our letting agents: Guy Jackson at LSH on 01489 579 579 or Harnish Patel at Hughes Ellard on 01329 222 837

SOLENT ROAD HAVANT PO9 1JH

Unit 32A First Floor, Meridian Centre, Havant, PO9 1UW

NEW PETANQUE TERRAINS TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT LANGSTONE TECHNOLOGY PARK

The NEW name for Ink World in Havant

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Open Mon – Sat 9.00 – 5.00

Ink Cartridges & Toners Original Brands & Quality Remanufactured & Compatibles Extra value multipacks as well as a “3 for 2” offer on all individual compatible cartridges

More information in our next editions

Ink refilling service in-store Black refill £8.99 : Tri-colour refill £9.99

Printers Great value range of all-in-one printers from only £53

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AROMA ORIENTAL RESTAURANT 43 North Street, Havant, Hants PO9 1PP Freshly cooked to order buffet with over 100 dishes to choose from

all you can eat - £16 per person (minimum 2 persons)

£7.50 per head for Children under 4ʹ 6ʺ tall (10% service charge applies)

Available Sunday to Thursday 5-9pm

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Homemade soup of the day with bloomer bread and butter Potted smoked mackerel - with bloomer bread and butter Chicken liver pâté - with a cherry compote and toasted brown bloomer bread Welsh rarebit with mushrooms on toasted bloomer, with dressed watercress

MAINS • Sunday roast - choose half a chicken, beet lamb shank or pork loin, served with all the trimmings: fresh seasonal vegetables, large Yorkshire pudding, crisp roast potatoes, mash and gravy • Sage-roasted butternut squash bake 4140 served with roast potatoes, wilted spinach, Chantenay carrots, braised red cabbage and a vegetarian gravy • Sea bass fillets with pesto-infused mash, Chantenay carrots, fine beans, broccoli and roasted cherry tomatoes • Pan-fried duck breast with red wine and tarragon, sea-saIted-&-thyme-sautéed potatoes and green vegetables • 8oz Sirloin* with triple-cooked chips, Paris brown mushrooms, a fragrant thyme-roasted tomato and a fresh watercress garnish, served with your choice of sauce *Additional charge of £2.00 for sirloin steak

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Bramley apple & mulled fruit charlotte with clotted cream ice cream Gingerbread, pear & caramel crumble tart with maple & walnut ice cream Luxury dairy ice cream and sorbet Your choice of three scoops of the following delicious flavours Clotted cream Chocolate Lemon sorbet Maple and walnut • Millionaire's caramel cheesecake topped with chocolate-coated toffee popcorn and toffee sauce

MOTHER’S DAY free meal for Mum after 6pm TWO COURSES

£11.99 ADD A THIRD COURSE FOR JUST £3.00

SUNDAY 6th MARCH A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF £5 IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING

The Bear Hotel, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1AA Tel: 023 9248 6501 | Email: 9110@greeneking.co.uk www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/our-locations/the-bear-hotel-havant

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