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Billy’s Lake Project Success Tranquil woodland and lake now accessible thanks to funding from Veolia and Heritage Lottery Fund for a new footpath.

Billy’s Lake, a former gravel extraction pit created in the late 1800s, sits on the border of Waterlooville and Denmead quietly playing host to a variety of wildlife in its oak woodland and fishing lake.

Lillian Wakely, Community Conservation Officer for The Billy’s Lake Project, engages the local community by providing children and adults with opportunities to learn new skills, to connect with nature and understand the importance of conservation.

“Our wonderful volunteers have been instrumental in the success of the project; one volunteer, Roger Pulley, applied for the funding to have a footpath installed as the area became completely inaccessible during winter months”. It is wide enough for wheelchairs and mobility scooters, starting at the Southdown View car park (across the

road from the Taylor Wimpey development on Hambledon Road).

As the area sits on the border of two administrative boundaries, both the Mayor of Winchester and Mayor of Havant were invited along to formally open the footpath. Lillian told both Mayors about her future aspirations for the project such as a creating a Kingfisher nesting site. The Mayor of Winchester talked about the huge benefits of this local community having a sense of ownership over this piece of land which has helped to make this area safer and well looked after, “it’s truly a community effort”.

If you have any knowledge of the area’s history please contact billyslake@acorncentre.org.uk

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Festive Waterlooville While some towns moan that council cuts mean they have no Christmas Lights – Waterlooville came together this weekend to create a great event to switch theirs on.

The damp weather did not deter the crowds. People browsed the stalls, went to the funfair and ate at the hog roast, before

they wandered along to watch the entertainment on the stage. 10 acts gave their time for free. Classique dance showed off their talented youngsters whilst the musicians from Cowplain school got everyone into the Christmas spirit. The children had enjoyed making their lanterns and parading though the town following the band of TS Tenacity. So much to mention but not enough space.

The light switch on was performed by the Deputy Mayor of Havant, councillor Peter Wade ably assisted by Santa.

Everyone in Waterlooville Town centre celebrating the countdown to Christmas thoroughly enjoyed themselves and so it made the hard work of all the volunteers from the Waterlooville Events team worthwhile. Local businesses also played their part by

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Kathy’s Kathy’smoussaka Cake contributing to the cost of the installation of the lights and by providing some entertainment or mulled wine (non alcoholic of course!) and mince pies.

Overall the Waterlooville Community came together and nearly 1,000 people enjoyed the entertainment and the switch on.

Waterlooville should be very proud!

To find out what else the Events team are doing see Facebook Waterlooville Events or blog Weteam.org

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Hampshire House-builder PO7 Bolsters ex Forces Cohort & Barratt Homes has highlighted its pledge to support ex-servicemen and women with the appointment of Lewis Cunningham to its ex forces careers programme.

Lewis, from Waterlooville, will initially be based at the company’s Berewood Green site, where 219 new homes are being built for the community.

Barratt Homes is wellknown for supporting the forces community. It actively encourages exarmed forces personnel to apply for roles and runs its Trainee Assistant Site Manager Programme for the Armed Forces, which has been specially designed to help former forces personnel qualify as assistant site managers.

Lewis, 30, has lived in Portsmouth all his life and signed up for the Army at 18. He said: “My role in the Army involved a lot of travel. Being a tank crewman it meant I was constantly being posted abroad and, when I wasn’t overseas, I’d often be away training. It was amazing while I was young and I got to see so many parts of the world but when I came to start a family it wasn’t right for me.

“When my eldest son was born I missed the first few months of his life and that was really difficult as a dad. When my second was due I realised I wanted a career that would give me more time with my family and decided to leave the Army when the opportunity arose.”

Lewis, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan during his time with the 2nd Tank Regiment, first got a job as a phone and broadband engineer but found the nature of the job was somewhat isolating. “It was great to be back home but the majority of the work was out on the road on my own,” he said. “Coming from the Army, I missed the camaraderie of being part of a team.”

The Portsmouth FC fan stumbled across Barratt Homes’ ex forces scheme on LinkedIn. Lewis said: “I never thought construction was something I could get into at my age. I figured no-one would look twice at my application if I didn’t have some sort of construction qualification or at least on-site experience.

“Barratt was brilliant. They focus much more on the qualities you have and your potential rather than what qualifications you have already. I think there are lots of qualities you develop in the forces that translate well to site management and housebuilding. You have discipline, teamwork, leadership.”

Lewis only started with Barratt Homes at the start of October but he’s already enjoying being part of a team again. “The

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guys on site are brilliant and they’re really supportive.”

He’s also enjoying spending more time with his family. “I can walk to work every day which is brilliant. I get that extra bit of time with the boys every morning and every evening.”

Tim Hill, managing director of Barratt Homes, said: “We’re thrilled to have Lewis on the team and glad to hear he’s enjoying the camaraderie that you get from being part of a team on-site.

“We actively encourage former armed service personnel to join us because they tend to have strong leadership and management skills, as well as an ability to think outside the box, work under pressure and maintain the very highest of standards.

They’re all the attributes that make a top site or project manager.”

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Hyden Clanfield WI

Hyden Clanfield had a Fashion Show at their meeting which was their '40th Birthday' organised by Edinburgh Woollen Mill Waterlooville, Members and Friends enjoyed a fun evening with wine and cake served. The Models were Present President Marie Southgate and 6 past Presidents including Julie Clarke who was the first President.

It was a good time to see old friends and enjoy the Fashions and of course a bargain.

Maggie Braunton made the magnificent fruit birthday cake .

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A Helping Hand for the Festive Season!

A little bit of festive cheer was delivered to Waterlooville Community Centre by a group of four willing volunteers from Pfizer, a large business based in New Road, Havant.

Waterlooville Community Centre is a busy centre open 7 days a week, serving Waterlooville and the surrounding area and it has a varied activity programme that appeals to all ages.

The volunteers spent a morning putting up Christmas trees and decorating the large hall, entrance and The York Room ready for the Christmas festivities. The team also found time to help with the lunch club, which takes place monthly in the York Room.

Pfizer take part in a rolling programme of volunteering, supporting local projects across Havant Borough. Mark, a Pfizer employee said, “This is the first time I’ve volunteered with Pfizer; I’ve really enjoyed the morning spreading the Christmas spirit through our community. It’s given me a great sense of satisfaction knowing I have made a difference to the local people and I’ve enjoyed working with colleagues I wouldn’t normally get a chance to work with.”

Judy Clementson, the Treasurer of the Waterlooville Area Community Association said, “We are so grateful to Steve, Lisa, Mark and Bob, the community volunteer team

from Pfizer, who decorated the Community Centre for us last Friday. Not only did they do a great job on the Christmas decorations but they also helped serve the regulars at our monthly Luncheon Club.

Many thanks also to Rachel Taylor from Community First who organised the team and to Pfizer for their support in the community each year.”

Without the support of local businesses, many charity and community groups would struggle. For more information about how you can get involved with the employee volunteering scheme contact Rachel Taylor at rachel.taylor@cfirst.org.uk or telephone 0300 500 8085 ext. 9724 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Catherington WI Catherdral Visit On a cold November morning eleven members of Catherington WI went into Chichester to have a tour around this magnificent cathedral . They were shown some of the hidden gems that the average tourist would miss. All in all it was a lovely outing to this familiar building set in the centre of Chichester

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Housing Law Advice - Protection of security deposits

By Luke Ridge

Anyone who privately rents a property will know the familiar bugbear of paying a security deposit before the Landlord will give you the keys.

You may have received information about a ‘Deposit Protection Scheme’ but do you really understand what is happening to your money? Could you have a claim for compensation if your Landlord gets it wrong?

Since the Housing Act 2004 Landlords have had to take special measures when taking money off tenants for a deposit.

Most importantly a Landlord must protect your deposit with a government recognised scheme.

To date there are three schemes which are: TDS, DPS and MyDeposits.

These schemes are your guarantee that you will get whatever deposit you are entitled to at the end of your tenancy.

If the Landlord or Letting Agent holding your deposit goes bankrupt; the scheme will compensate you the value of your deposit. The scheme will also be an independent eye on any deductions your Landlord wants to make for damage to the property or rent arrears.

It is reassuring to know that the final decision will not be your Landlord’s but an independent body.

But Landlords and letting agents often get the law wrong when it comes to deposits.

The most common mistakes they make are: • Failing to protect the deposit within 30 days of receiving it • Failing to keep it protected for the entire time you are in the property • Failing to give you information about where the deposit is heldthe ‘prescribed information’

The Housing Act 2004 makes it possible for the tenant to claim compensation from the Landlord for breaching any one of these requirements.

If the Landlord gets it wrong, you could claim up-to three times the value of your deposit back!

This means that, if you paid a £1,000 deposit which was not protected within 30 days, you could claim up-to £2,000 compensation on top of your deposit (which must be returned in-full).

You can make your claim whether you are in the property or for up-to six years after the date your Landlord did something wrong.

Is your deposit protected? Did a former Landlord get things wrong? You could be

entitled to compensation.

Call us today to speak to a trained adviser who can give you information on the action we can take. We can often offer fixed-fee agreements to keep the costs of your case under your control and if you win your case- there’s every chance of getting your legal expenses paid by the other side.

The initial advice is free, so call us today on 0800 0351 999.

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‘From the Harp’

From the Harp is a new social enterprise that is providing high quality interactive and meaningful activity to boost health and quality of life through harp playing. From the Harp is run by Alice McGarvie, a registered occupational therapist.

Alice uses lightweight harps and other instruments for people to make music together. The harps can be played sitting, standing or even in bed, and no prior musical experience or knowledge is necessary.

Alice says “I love this work. I give clients a harp to play and watch the magic happen: mood, chatting, happiness and laughter all increase when the harps are around”

Alice, based in Portsmouth, brings this service, unique to the UK, to care homes and health groups along the south coast.

From the Harp works with people living with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, brain injury and many others. Alice’s clients also include Portsmouth City Council, the Rotary Club

and Southampton University.

Please contact Alice at From the Harp to discuss your requirements.

Web: www.fromtheharp.co.uk Email: alice@fromtheharp.co.uk Tel: 023 9286 1201

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Living a Mindful Life Mindfulness is about living in the moment by paying attention to our thoughts and feelings, practicing letting them go and tuning into the present moment. In this way, we learn how to avoid re-rehashing the past or imagining the future, both of which are known to create a large degree of anxieties and stress in our lives.

As we develop the skill of zooming in on what IS rather than how we would prefer things to be. Reported results with these skills include a slowing down of thoughts, a calmer way of being, less anxiety and stress, better sleep patterns, a way of managing the emotional impact of chronic health conditions and a stronger focus on the pleasant aspects of our lives.

Interested in knowing more? Visit the website, give me a call or better still, come along to one of the Introductory Taster Day in February or March.

Visit www.mindfullifechanges.com or call Pat on 07925 300 320 for a chat.

Dynamo Youth Theatre are proud to present Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass at The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre. Lewis Carroll’s timeless children’s stories are magically brought to life in this adaptation by Adrian Mitchell, commissioned and first produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The amazing Lobster Quadrille, the Queen of Hearts’ infamous croquet match and the Mad Hatter’s tea party are just a few of the remarkable events and characters in this enchanting (and crazy) play. Expect a high energy, creative show to Dynamo’s high standards. An ideal Christmas outing for the whole family, the show will be performed at 7:30pm Wednesday 10th to Saturday 13th January with matinees at 2:30pm on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th January.

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CRAFT BEERS - Enjoy your Local Ales THE BEST BEER BOOKS OF 2017 Interest in craft beer continues to grow and we now have over 1,700 craft breweries in the UK brewing thousands of different beers. 2017 has seen a wide range of beer books being published. This year I have grouped the books according to subject matter. Whether you are new to beer or an old hand, hopefully you should find something of interest in the selection below.

Books make great presents so if you are struggling to find something for the beer lover in your life then why not give them a book?

BEER BOOK OF THE YEAR I have decided to institute my own equivalent of the Man Booker Prize for the beer book I have most enjoyed reading. No actual prize as such but the author would be welcome to join me for a pint in Emsworth.

This year’s winner is novice beer writer and licenced trade consultant Steve Finn for: The Great British Pub by Steve Finn.

SPF Media. £8 - Have you ever wondered why so many pubs have closed in recent years? Why do pubs vary so much in their standards? This book really lifts the lid on the licensed trade and debunks many of the myths about pub closures. Steve has spent most of his working life in the licenced trade and writes with great conviction and insight.

If you are at all interested in pubs then this book will provide a most rewarding read.

PUB GUIDES There are still around 50,000 pubs in the UK despite some 21 closing every week. If you want to be sure that the pubs you visit offer a good choice of real ale and food then these guides may be useful.

Good Beer Guide 2018. Ed. Roger Protz. Camra. £15.99 - This is the 45th edition of this indispensable guide for Real Ale enthusiasts. The guide lists over 4500 of the best pubs in the UK for Real Ale. There is also a comprehensive listing of all 1700 breweries in the UK. Local pubs that are listed include: Blue Bell, Coal Exchange and Lord Raglan, Emsworth; Robin Hood and Wheelwrights, Havant. Standards are really improving locally as last year only one pub, Emsworth’s Coal Exchange was mentioned.

Good Pub Guide 2018. Ed. Fiona Stapley. Ebury. £15.99 - This annual, which is now in its 36th edition, lists 5000 pubs in England, Scotland and Wales. The focus is mainly on pubs that offer good food and a pleasant all round experience. Local entries include: Old House at Home, Wheelwrights Arms, Royal Oak, Havant and Bluebell, Coal Exchange, Emsworth.

The Micro-pub Guide by Hardy M & Murray D. Kyle/Duncan Petersen. £14.99 - This is a new entry in the world of pub guides in that it lists the 200 new micropubs that have opened in the last 10 years.

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A micro-pub is a small, independently owned, one room pub serving real ale.

Micro-pubs don’t offer food, TV or music and are often found in former retail premises in towns. We don’t have any in the Havant area yet but there are a considerable number on the Kent coast.

STYLE GUIDES If you visit a supermarket, off licence or beer festival you will be struck by the vast selection of beers on offer. One of the joys of beer is the large range of styles that are now available. These style guides will help you understand the differences between Pilsner and Helles, Belgian and German wheat beers and the huge range of IPAs on the market as well as all the other types of beers.

The Little Book of Craft Beer by Melissa Cole. Hardie Grant. £10 - A pocket sized guide to the 12 main categories of beer such as lagers, heavily hopped beers, dark beers and so on. The book contains in depth reviews of over 70 selected beers.

IPA by Roger Protz. Pavillion. £20 India Pale Ale (IPA) is one of the most popular styles of craft beer in the world today. This book charts the history of this beer from its origin in the C18 to the present day. The author also gives in-depth reviews of over 160 IPAs from around the world.

Lonely Planet’s Global Beer Tour Lonely Planet. £14.99 - Lonely Planet are best known for their travel guides which cover over 500 global destinations. This book takes you on a guided tour of the world’s leading beer producing countries plus a few not so obvious places such as North Korea.You will learn how to ask for a beer and say cheers in each country. At least one brewery and bar is featured with each nation’s entry. The book is well illustrated with many colour photos.

The Seven Moods of Craft Beer by Adrian Tierney-Jones. 8 Books. £12.99 Over 350 beers from around the world are reviewed in this book which categorizes them by mood: Social, Adventurous, Poetic, Bucolic, Imaginative, Gastronomic and Contemplative. The author chooses beers which complement each mood. The reviews are well crafted and the book is illustrated with line drawings.

50 Greatest Beers in the World by Tim Hampson. Icon. £8.99 - This book chooses some 20 different styles of beer from 11 different countries. The author writes indepth reviews of beers which include a very wide range from Imperial Stouts to lagers.

The World Atlas of Beer by Webb T & Beaumont S. Mitchell Beazley. £25 - This book focuses on 30 major beer producing countries and looks at their indigenous beer styles. There must be coming on for 20000

By David Harris, Member of the British Guild of Beer Writers Email: mydogisfinn@gmail.com

different breweries in the world now that the craft beer revolution has spread to most corners of the globe. The book has many useful maps and will inspire readers to plan a holiday in a beer region.

Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher.

Storey. £13.99 - This is really an encyclopaedia of all things to do with beer.

Every possible aspect of beer and how to fully appreciate it is covered in this most readable and well-illustrated book. The book covers all the main styles of beer and food pairing, beer cocktails, glassware and much else. Extremely good value for money given the scope of the book.

THE BUSINESS OF BEER Beer is big business and whilst the industry is dominated by a few megacorporations there are a huge number of small craft breweries opening in almost every country in the world.

Beeronomics by Swinnen J & Briski D. OUP. £16.99 - This is an academic book which looks at the rise of the global beer industry. The 15 chapters cover a wide variety of themes including Beer and the Royal Navy, Belgian Wheat Beers and the rise of US craft breweries.

Brewing Revolution by Frank Appleton. Harbour. £19.37 - The craft beer revolution began in the USA in the 1970’s but it quickly spread across the border to Canada. This book tells the story of how the author started the Horseshoe Bay Brewery in British Columbia in 1982 and effectively kick-started the Canadian craft brew movement.

THE BREWING OF BEER Beer is a relatively simple product comprising of four ingredients: water, barley, hops and yeast. It has been brewed for thousands of years but brewers are still coming up with new styles and flavours. These books will help you understand the brewing process.

Miracle Brew by Pete Brown.

Unbound. £16.99 - This book devotes a lengthy chapter to each ingredient of beer: water, barley, hops and yeast and explains how each one is critical in the making of beer. It is a very well written and entertaining book by one of Britain’s best known beer writers.

Beer School by Garrett J & Evans B. Mango Media. £14.95 - The idea behind this book is that in order to appreciate beer you really need to understand how it is brewed and what the brewer was trying to achieve in making the beer. The book covers the brewing process in great depth and is aided by some very clear diagrams.

There is also a very comprehensive section on beer tasting.

The Secrets of the Master Brewers

by Jeff Alworth. Storey. £18.99 - This is a very wide ranging book in which the author looks at 26 different styles of beer and looks behind the scenes at the breweries that brew these beers. The book also includes recipes for home brewers.

MISCELLANEOUS These books don’t necessarily fit any of the above categories but are of interest to the beer lover.

Empire of Booze by Henry Jeffreys. Unbound. £12.99 - This well written and most entertaining book covers cider, port, gin, whisky, and champagne as well as beer. The book is a study of how Britain shaped the world’s taste for alcohol mainly through the role of British merchants. The author, who is a wine writer makes suggestions at the end of each chapter about drinks that he recommends.

Beer in so many Words by Adrian Tierney-Jones. Safehaven. £14.99 This is a selection of writing about beer which includes articles by literary giants such as George Orwell and Dylan Thomas. There are also extracts from books by leading beer writers, poets, historical texts and some articles from Victorian brewing journals which seem quite topical today.

CAMRA’S Beer Knowledge (3rd ed) by Jeff Evans. CAMRA. £9.99 This is a good stocking filler for the beer fan. The book is packed full of facts and figures about all things beery. It is a mix of hard facts about the industry plus much trivia.

Little Book of Beer Tips by Andrew Langley. Absolute. £4.99 - If you are looking for a little extra gift for a beer lover then why not slip them this slim volume of useful beer tips. The 50 ideas include recipes, serving tips and other uses for beer.

LOCAL INTEREST Brewing in West Sussex by David Muggleton. Amberley. £14.99 - A comprehensive study of breweries past and present in West Sussex. The book is well illustrated and also includes details of the 25 breweries now operating in West Sussex.

Portsmouth Pubs by Steve Wallis.

Amberley. £14.99 - This book is a whistle stop tour of 99 pubs that are currently open within the Portsmouth City area. All areas are explored from Old Portsmouth to Cosham. The book has plenty of good quality colour photos.

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Promising construction career ahead for Charlie Barratt Homes has taken on a brand-new apprentice in Hampshire as part of its commitment to nurturing local talent.

The company has taken on 16-year-old Charlie Simmonds from Drayton as a carpentry apprentice at its Berewood Green development in Waterlooville.

Working alongside a team of experienced construction experts from Barratt Homes and Portsmouth Carpentry, Charlie will play an important part in creating the brand-new community. Berewood Green will feature 219 new homes, bringing much needed new homes to the region. Seeing the houses all built at the end is really rewarding.”

Charlie will have the benefit of ‘earning while he’s learning’ thanks to his apprenticeship with Barratt Homes. It’s good that I’m earning money while I’m

working towards my qualification.”

Anthony Dimmick, community liaison manager at Barratt Homes, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Charlie to our growing team. It’s rewarding to know that as well as building homes we’re building the foundations for careers.”

Ganesh Selvarajah, Economic Development Officer for Havant Borough Council, said: “We have a very good relationship working with Barratt Homes which has advanced over the years.

“Their apprenticeship scheme develops the skills required for working on modern building sites, as well as aiding the individual in completing a recognised qualification in their chosen field.”

To find out more about apprenticeships with Barratt Homes visit www.barratthomes.co.uk

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Golden Paws

ANNOUNCE THAT FOLLOWING THEIR PURCHASE,

FOURTEEN PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATORS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE PO7 to PO11 POSTCODE DISTRICTS FREE OF CHARGE TO ORGANISATIONS ABLE TO UNDERTAKE COLLECTION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADVICE FROM THE SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE CHARITY

For the first time ever, Havant Borough Council has been awarded an RSPCA Gold Community Animal Welfare Footprint Award for the way in which it handles stray dogs.

The award recognises local authorities which have clear procedures in place to ensure both the welfare of stray dogs and a consistency of service.The work of the Animal Welfare Team at Havant Borough Council was awarded for the first time the highest possible gold award.

As well as recognising the day-to-day work of the team in collecting stray dogs and ensuring they are either reclaimed by their owners or re-homed, the award also recognises the educational and preventative campaigns, which are designed to reduce straying in the first instance, such as microchipping and neutering.

Each year Havant Borough Council’s animal welfare officers deal with dog welfare issues,

noise complaints in relation to dog barking and dog fouling complaints. It also deals with approximately 47 stray dogs and works with a number of re-homing charities to rehome unclaimed stray dogs each year. However, the majority are reunited with their owners.

Councillor Michael Wilson, Cabinet Lead for Environment and Neighbourhood Services said “I am delighted that the team has been recognised for the high standards of their animal welfare. Dog owners can assist the team in their work by ensuring that their pets are kept safe, are tagged and micro chipped and by picking up after them and depositing waste in the bin.

Should you find a stray dog or wish to report a problem relating to dogs please contact the Animal Welfare Team on (023) 9244 6667 or visit https://www.havant.gov.uk/lost-and-found-dogs for more information.

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Players of the Postcode Publications street piano in the Havant Meridian Centre have raised £800 for charity this year. How fantastic is that?

The money will be donated to the World Bicycle Relief organisation providing bicycles to people living in difficult transport locations throughout the world. Go to: www.worldbicyclerelief.org for more information.

Grateful thanks to all players who helped to make this possible.

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Havant WEA Photographic Presentation From Sue Young Members of Havant WEA ( Workers' Educational Association) recently enjoyed seeing photographs from different parts of the world, taken by well-known local photographer Mike Edwards. Members were treated to colourful and fascinating photographs of mountains, rivers, lakes and seascapes. Images of busy towns and cities with their urban lifestyle and people, contrasted with photographs of panoramic landscapes and snow covered mountaintops.

Titled “Around the World”, Mike’s presentation emphasized not only the diversity of our world but also its stunning beauty.

At the Spring Arts and Heritage Centre in Havant on Saturday, 4 November, Dr Geoffrey Mead ran an excellent Day School, organized

by Havant WEA, on the subject, “What is Landscape?” In the course of the day members of the large audience were taken on a journey through different types of landscape, ranging from countryside to seascapes, urban landscapes to wildscapes and in Dr Mead’s own words it soon became apparent that, “There is more to landscape than meets the eye.”

Landscapes are an integral part of our life; however, they can change over the years, not just through nature but also by man’s cultivation or development of the land.

As well as seeing stunning images of the South Downs, the coast and wildscapes, the audience was given references to landscapes in the Arts, with images from artists such as Turner and Richard Wilson, writers Defoe, Edward Thomas and the lesser known William Cobbett whose book “Rural Ride”, published in 1830, is still in print today. An interesting observation was the number of TV and Radio programmes such as Country-file that presently feature landscape, encouraging all generations to appreciate and enjoy our varied and beautiful country.

residents from Gorseway Care Home, along with our parents and Governors to watch the special Remembrance assembly. We were very lucky that the Mayor of Havant, Elaine Shimbart, was also able to attend.

Following the extremely moving assembly put on by the Year 5 children, they entertained our guests with a tea party. The

children always enjoy listening to the stories and knowledge that is shared at this event and it is also a firm favourite with the staff.

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Postcode Publications Hayling Island U3A Seeking Your Help.

From Mike Burnham

Hayling Island U3A wish all readers of this newspaper a Very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. At this time of the year families gather together and we are asking if any of your family ever lived on Hayling Island between 1919 and 1946 we would love to hear their story. The members of Hayling U3A will be working throughout 2018 gathering information on what it was like to live ,or work on Hayling, or perhaps take an annual holiday on the golden sands of Hayling.

We are also keen to make contact with all families who lost loved ones during the Second World War, either in the forces or as civilians due to enemy action. In September /November 2019 we are hoping to publish a book illustrating the social changes which

took place on the Island as well as holding an exhibition .

This period of history was one of great change for everyone, and saw the introduction of electricity into every home along with piped water and mains sewerage.

Young people today can’t image what life was like without a telephone, iPad, or T.V. These years of great change in the home and the social life of all who lived on the Island need to be recorded before all memories are lost.

If you feel that you can offer any memories or photographs of your family please make contact by e-mail to: changingyears@haylingu3a.org.uk Many thanks and may the New Year be kind to you.

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A HISTORY OF HAYLING ISLAND A new book charting the history of Hayling Island written and compiled by the heritage sub-committee of the Hayling’s BEST Market Town Initiative Group, is now available to purchase for £17.99 inc P&P on line at: www.discoverhayling.co.uk If you would like to help with the Market Town Initiative Group or require further information about Discover Hayling, please contact Robin Walton on 023 9271 8441

YOUR MONEY

The deadline for filing your 2016/17 self assessment tax return with HMRC is midnight Wednesday 31 January 2018. If you have received income in the period between 6 April 2016 and 5 April 2017 from any sources other than your PAYE wages, a pension or interest on savings you may need to complete a tax return.

This will affect you if: • You are self employed • Have received £2,500 or more in untaxed income • Received savings or investment income of more than £10,000 before tax • Have made a profit from selling shares, a second home or other asset and owe Capital Gains Tax • You are the director of a limited or other company • You or your partner received over £50,000 during the year and one of you claimed Child Benefit • Received income from abroad • Live abroad and still receive income from the UK • Received share dividends as a higher rate taxpayer • Your total income was more than £100,000 • You are a trustee of a registered pension scheme or other trust • You received a P800 form from HMRC indicating that you hadn’t paid enough tax last year

By Paul Underwood, Director

If you haven’t filed your return yet and would like help, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.

What if you miss the deadline?

The government announced in the last Budget (Autumn 2017) its plans to scrap the automatic £100 fine for late filing and replace the existing regime with a driving licence-style points system. This would look at the taxpayer’s recent compliance history before imposing a penalty for late submission.

At the time of writing we are waiting for the outcome of the government’s consultation on this matter, due in December 2017. However, we expect the current penalty system will apply to the January 2018 deadline.

HMRC will take a lenient approach to what it calls ‘reasonable’ excuses for late filing, for instance the death of a partner or close family member, a serious illness, or service issues with HMRC’s online filing service.

A final note: if, for any reason, you are unable to pay some or all of the tax due for 2016/17 by 31 January, you can arrange a payment schedule with HMRC for what you owe but this should be done at least fourteen days beforehand.

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Moore’s Traditional Funeral Directors Serving Our Local Community

We care for each family as we would our own Moore’s Traditional Funeral Directors, are a truly independent family run business offering a first class service.

Owner and Principal Funeral Director, Leslie Wigman believes that to hold the position of a Funeral Director is an honour and a privilege.

Moore’s have been established for many years with three branches at Havant, Southbourne and Waterlooville.

To hold the position of a Funeral Director is a huge privilege and a privilege to service families in their time of need.

We are proud to have individual chapels of rest for your loved ones, we are the only Funeral Directors in the areas that offers this unique service.

Families are welcome to place flowers and a photo with their loved one on the side table in their own chapel rooms. These little touches are what

make Moore’s more professional and caring towards the deceased and the families we serve.

Our Funeral Director and bearers are always impeccably dressed and our vehicles are pristine.

We pride ourselves on being competitively priced.

The Simple Funeral: This will include arranging the funeral service, taking care of the deceased, the hearse, bearers, funeral director and a coffin. £1,475.00 plus disbursements The Traditional Funeral Service: This will include arranging the funeral service, taking care of the deceased, the hearse, bearers, and the funeral director on the day of the funeral. £1,565.00 plus disbursements

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Cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats in two days From Mike Skiffins and Wilf Forrow, Portsmouth CTC

Could you cycle the length of Britain in less than 2 days? Well Dominic Irvine has actually done it, breaking the tandem record that has stood for nearly half a century. And on 12th October, he told Portsmouth CTC how he did it, at our winter Club evening, which replaces Summer evening cycle rides.

Lands End to John O' Groats. known as LeJog or the End to End, was 842 miles using the route Dominic and Charlie Mitchell chose, and they completed it in forty-five hours, eleven minutes to beat the previous tandem record by five hours. Almost ten per cent!

Dom explained that he had made two previous attempts, in 2012 when they were just not fast enough, and in 2014 when the ride was cut short by sickness.

As every stop seemed to end up at least 10 minutes, they only stopped three times for about ten minutes each. They grabbed food bags on the go from the support team standing on the roadside, and eating it on the move. No time for sleep, but they did swap positions frequently to give the front rider some respite from navigating and steering.

Such an achievement took months of planning and training, and was a massive team effort. Not only did they have eight people travelling with them on support, but they enlisted the help of many experts.

To advise on nutrition – it is estimated that each of them burned 22,500 calories in the two days, nutritionist Renee McGregor from University of Bath, and Dom's coach scheduled some high intensity fasted rides. That is, 5.00 am start, ride for two and a half hours before a small breakfast, a small lunch, then nothing to eat until he did it again in the evening. This was just to get his weight down!

On longer rides of over 20 hours they would nibble every half hour – but in that twenty hour period they would have used 10,000 calories.

Apparently fruit cake, cheese sandwiches, and chocolate coated Brazil nuts help the riders along.

They also had a coach who planned all their training, some of it on a static turbo trainer. For ten months they trained hard for up to forty hours a week. To fit this in around a day job they would be up at 5.00 am to train before work and again at 7.00 pm for yet more.

Family life has to be built round this schedule. Usually in bed by 10.00 pm.

Whilst training on the road they built up an enormous camaraderie and also enjoyed some wonderful scenery.

They both live in Hampshire but training rides have taken them up the Welsh borders, The Lake District, the Cotswolds and the Southern coastline from Hastings to Lyme Regis.

And their tandem was a hugely expensive custombuild by a leading tandem specialist.

Finally, the weather! Pouring rain and a head wind would have scuppered the attempt and the only way to achieve this is when there is a weather depression over Ireland which draws the wind in the direction they needed to go. So they had a meteorologist on the team, and waited until the best time, Dom explained that whatever the initial reasons for undertaking this record ride it had been one of the most rewarding things in which he had been involved.

At the end of his presentation, the club agreed that this was one of the most inspirational talks they had ever heard.

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Cycling Clinic

Mike Skiffins, Portsmouth CTC

Q: I don't know how people can ride a bike for miles. I get quite sore in the saddle area after a few miles. Do they have special saddles?

A: Saddle soreness is not unusual, and yes, there are different saddles for different purposes, and also one size does not fit everyone.

Let's look at saddles!

When you sit on a chair – which is basically a square seat – your weight is supported by your upper legs as well as your bottom.

However, you can't move your legs up and down to work the pedals on a square seat so the two front corners are cut away to leave a “T” shape, with the tail of the “T” just there to stop you slipping off the weight bearing cross part.

Soreness comes from three areas: Pressure on your 'sit bones', chafing or friction between your legs and the tail piece, and pressure on the nerves and blood vessels between your legs pressing on the tail piece.

In the early days saddles were of leather which either gradually moulded to your shape, or you just got used to it (a bit like buying new shoes ) but there have been great strides in saddle design.

Modern saddles have built in gel pads to protect your 'sit bones', and also they come in different widths to suit various bone shapes. For example there are now 'women

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specific' saddles to suit the different width of a lady's pelvis.

To reduce chafing the 'serious' riders

more comfortable. It may be just right for short local rides but if you find that it is uncomfortable after a few miles, then it

wear Lycra shorts. These also have an extra seat pad built in, but the Lycra stays put on the legs and is a bit shiny so that it doesn't chafe. The saddle,too, can have a narrower 'tail' so your legs don't rub against it.

Finally, to avoid or reduce pressure on the 'delicate bits' between the legs modern saddles are made with a groove- like depression down the middle, and in some cases this groove goes right through so there is actually a hole. In warm weather this allows extra ventilation to reduce perspiration and chafing.

It is a mistake to think that a big, wide saddle with plump cushions is going to be

probably isn't for you.

A saddle that actually fits, and has padding in the right places with pressure relief where you need it is the real answer, but you may still have to ride it and get used to it for a short time, just as you would with a pair of new shoes.

A more extensive article on this subject can be found between descriptions of individual products on line at http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/product -news/the-best-bike-saddles-4525 If you have any questions on Cycling or Cycles please write to the editor and we will try to solve them for you.

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POSTCODE PUBLICATIONS DONATE TOOLS TO PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL Park Community School students are undertaking Royal Horticultural Society horticultural qualifications, and specific tooling is necessary in order for them to complete the course. They are following a detailed syllabus and the course has been very well received by students.

The new Bulldog hoes and rakes purchased through a generous donation from Postcode Publications will be instrumental to their success.

Mr Bye, Horticulture Co-ordinator said that the tools will be invaluable to the success of our students. We look forward in anticipation to sampling the produce they grow.

Alan Westbrook from Postcode Publications hands tools to Mr Bye and horticultural students at Park Community School

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HAYING ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE OPENS NEW EXTENSION

Cllr. Andy Lenaghan prepares to cut the tape at the opening watched by well-wishers and Tania Jones, Centre Manager.

View of the new extension from the park

Hayling Island Community Centre Association is proud to declare their new building officially open for business, after a special ceremony in November. Cllr Andy Lenaghan, long term supporter of the Community Centre, was invited as the guest of honour, cutting the ribbon on the new annex, and leading everyone through to unveil a plaque.

Centre Manager, Tania Jones, gathered everyone together to say a huge thank you to the local community who have supported the new building through the Buy a Brick Scheme and other fund-raising efforts. The Roll of Honour is on display featuring all the names of people, groups and organisations who have taken part.

Postcode Publications were especially thanked for a large donation towards the project, which will help provide new cricket facilities in time for

next season.

The annex consists of a large community room upstairs, with kitchen and toilet facilities, and the Café, T @ the Park, downstairs. The café is now open every day from 830-430pm serving delicious cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, paninis, home-made sausage rolls, quiches, soups and mouth watering cakes and treats. With lovely views across Hayling park and comfy sofas, you will be given a warm welcome from the café team. The extra space will enable more groups and services to be run from the Centre, which is so well supported by the community.

“I am particularly proud of the Team and what they have achieved, having been the Councils representative on the board of the Community Association. Tania, Tina, Mandy and Lyn have all put so much effort into raising the funding needed.”

New National Lottery Funded Project launches in Havant On 14th December Community First launched it’s new Big Lottery Funded project called Positive Pathways. Positive Pathways will work with local Havant Borough residents who need a little bit of help to volunteer in their community, to increase participation in volunteering especially for those who are long term unemployed or want to reconnect with their community but do not have the confidence to do it alone.

Offering team volunteering as well as personalised training and mentoring into individual placements, Positive Pathways will build on the successful of the Havant V Team that supported many local people into volunteering. Helping people to gain valuable work experience, learn new skills, make new friends, support local charities and community groups, and all whilst improving their own health and well-being.

The launch Leigh Park Community Centre began with presentations from Positive Pathway clients, Havant Job Centre and South East Hampshire Better Local Care. Janet Duggan, Volunteer Service Manager at Community First commented “we are so excited to be launching our brand new project called Positive Pathways after being awarded £428k by the Big Lottery Fund. Our new team of three workers will work with local people who feel vulnerable and isolated especially after a period of ill health or being out of work for a long time”.

For more information about the project email: positivepathways@cfirst.org.uk or call 0300 500 8085. Information about Community First’s Volunteering Service can be found at www.cfirst.org.uk or to find a local volunteering opportunity checkout www.volunteerwessex.org.uk

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All credits due to the PMC team responsible for achieving the superb waterwheel refurbishment.

It was difficult to find any contractor willing to take the project on but PMC stepped up to be counted as a contractor committed to working in our community - they are currently building social homes in Leigh Park.

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HAMESH HAMESH - the Havant Town Centre Men’s Shed - continues to attract new members.for activity or just companionship Why not come along and meet us?

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

See our website at www.hamesh.co.uk or just call in to see us in the Merdian Shopping Centre - Elm Lane side covered pavement area - see map on our website at: www.hamesh.co.uk.

We’ll be pleased to see you.

If you have any used tools, then please let us know and we will arrange to collect them.

Email: hamesh@postcodepublications.com

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OUR SUPPORT FOR Following success of the outstanding Munch Community Project held at Park Community School last year, Postcode Publications have funded it for 2018.

This will include providing two course meals free of charge to children who are

entitled to free school meals at local schools.

Meals will be provided over the five day February Half Term, the ten days over the Eater holidays, the five days over the Easter half term and the thirty days Summer

Beating the poverty crunch… holiday.

Since the start of the Munch project in Easter 2017, Park Community School served 1,988 meals to children from 34 schools!

Munch sets out to see that no child, irrespective of school or age goes hungry

during the holidays. The service also provides some structure through those times, and gives children a safe environment to come to. Children or parents are invited to come along - even Granddads and Grandmas are welcome!

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Don’t stop Wining My Special New Year’s Eve Wine Selection

By Jonathan Rogers of VIN Wine Merchants Emsworth

There is a danger that by the time New Year arrives some of us feel a little exhausted down to hard work and maybe a little over indulgence in the food and drink department over the festive period. Some of us like to go out to an organised event so we don’t have to do the work ourselves, some are happy with organising an evening for friends and family, and some feel its just perfect to stay in with our loved ones for a romantic evening. A New Year’s Eve like this often gives us an opportunity to maybe splash out a bit on some extra special dishes, and more importantly, some extra special wines, so, with this in mind, I have put together some of my own personal favourites which I sell in the shop that will make your quiet, romantic New

Year celebration even more special.

Barrel Select Roussanne – Languedoc £15.99 – a beautifully rich and rounded white, dry but without the crisp acidity. Its has a lovely honey character with peachy and tropical fruit flavours. If you are after something a little drier than pick up a bottle of Spice Route Chenin Blanc from South Africa - £11.99. Its has a fresh citrus character with balanced acidity and a long finish.

If you like your reds to be full bodied then I have Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon from Victoria, Australia at £16.99. Its has all the classic black currant fruit with a slight minty character with a rich aftertaste. If you want something more elegant and soft than my Verum Pinot Noir from Patagonia Argentina at £17.00 is the perfect choice.

Elegant, velvety and soft rounded fruit, this wine will make the evening.

You can’t have a New Year’s Eve without the bubbles. Its best to start and finish the night with fizz and as it’s just the two of you I have picked a couple of beauties.There are some amazing fizz’s out there, not just from Champagne. England has many quality examples now as well as other areas of France. I’m sticking with Champagne though for the start of the evening because by the time you get to midnight you may have had enough, and this needs to be savoured and enjoyed. Telmont Vintage 2005 at £37.99 is simply amazing. A good vintage Champagne under £40 is quite difficult to buy and this one is all about quality. A rich yeasty character with a biscuit finish and balanced acidity. If you fancy trying something other than Champagne, then

I have a Blanc de Blancs (Chardonnay) from Simpsons of Servian in the Languedoc at £18.99. Made by an English couple in France this has a drier character but still possesses a rich and creamy finish.

Off course we have a varied selection of many quality wines and we are happy to advise you on a particular region or country or if you are having a particular dish. If you wish to learn more about wines, we are running our Five Week Wine Course £75pp, Wine Experience Days at £89pp which includes lunch at Fat Olives and a guided tour and tasting of Hambledon Vineyard and our Cheese and Wine tastings £12pp.

I would like to thank everybody for your custom and supporting local independents this last year and look forward to seeing you all again next year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Pop in to Vin Wine Merchants – 6 Queen St., Emsworth Hants PO10 7BL - FREE WINE TASTINGS EVERY WEEKEND!

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Recipe column - by Kathy Fitchett

Vegetarian moussaka with mushrooms and puy lentils This recipe is a vegetarian take on a meat favourite and I am delighted to say it is just as satisfying and definitely much healthier and lower in calories. I hope you will find it an interesting change and be able to use it for entertaining friends as well.

Ingredients 150 g dried puy lentils 250 g chestnut 250 g small Portobello mushrooms 500 g white mushrooms 1 red pepper 1 courgette 2 onions 6 clove garlic I tinned chopped tomatoes 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 2 aubergine 150 g grated Parmesan cheese 75 g wheat germ 4 eggs Method 1. Finely chop garlic and dice onions.

2. Wash puy lentils and cover with boiling water and add vegetable stock cube. Heat until boiling and then cook with lid on a simmering heat for 20 minutes or until cooked. Stir frequently and add extra water if needed and do not allow to boil dry.

3. Heat non-stick pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil.

Cook 1 diced onions for 2 minutes until it starts to soften then add the garlic and cook until it starts to turn brown. Add tin of tomato and dried herbs and season with pepper and salt. Cook on a low heat for 5 minutes.

4. Slice aubergine into approx. 5 mm rings.

Break 2 eggs into a bowl and beat lightly. In a second bowl mix 75 g of wheat germ and 75 g of grated Parmesan cheese. Dip each slice in the egg and then dip in the wheat germ and Parmesan mix and place on baking sheet covered with silicone sheet. Cook in preheated fan oven at 180 degrees for 7 minutes and then turn and then cook for a further 7 minutes.

5. Slice mushrooms, dice red pepper and courgette. Heat non-stick sauce pan on medium heat and cook onions until soft add garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes, Add red pepper cook for 2 minutes and then add mushrooms and courgette. Add seasoning and continue to cook until vegetables cooked through. Stir in the cooked lentils to this mixture to make the filling.

6. Using a rectangular roasting dish (25 cm x 18 cm approx.) pour the tomato sauce to cover the base of the roasting dish and then layer the cooked aubergine slices on top of the tomato sauce. Pour the cooked vegetable and lentil mixture on top of the aubergine and then cover with another layer of aubergine. Make a mixture of yoghurt, Parmesan and 2 eggs. Mix well season with pepper and pour over the top of the final aubergine layer.

7. Bake in fan oven on 180 for 20- 25 minutes or until starting to caramelise.

Wash and cook lentils in boiling water with stock cube

Dip sliced aubergine and dip in egg and coat with wheat germ and Parmesan

Cook vegetables and stir in lentils to make filling

Layer cooked aubergine on the tomato sauce

Pour the yoghurt, egg and parmesan mixture over the final layer of aubergine

Final dish

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AUCTIONEER & ANTIQUES ENTHUSIAST HILARY BOLT on COLLECTING COMPACTS Over the last 20 years I’ve been lucky most stylish and lavishly adorned compacts enough to turn a life-long interest in “old fitted with finger chains or longer tango things” into two of my current day jobs – chains. auctioneering in Emsworth Auctions and Intended for display as an accessory, running an antiques & collectables shop, much in the same way as jewellery, they Emsworth Antiques Etc. in the town’s West were heavily influenced by prevailing Street. fashions, either geometric Art Deco The development of designs, Egyptian motifs powder / rouge / perfume inspired by the discovery of compacts is closely Tutankhamen’s tomb, or associated with the designs to compliment that increasing ‘freedom’ gained season’s fabrics and fashions. by women from the late The earliest developers of C19th, although obviously compacts were in the USA such ungodly devices were but in 1923 the British Cartier Art Deco Compact manufacturer Stratton began frowned-upon, criticised and 14ct Rose Gold & Sterling Silver can be yours for just under £25,000 shunned by decent people for importing parts for assembly decades to come. and by the 1930s it was Because of this, the early containers creating them from scratch. They developed were designed to be carried within one’s self-opening inner lids in 1948 – a popular reticule, and their cosmetics applied in innovation designed to protect the powder private. The first powder cases were often and prevent damage to fingernails. concealed within accessories such as hatBy now some of the biggest names in pins to avoid detection. the world of bijouterie were involved in the By the 1920s & ‘30s some ‘fast women’ market for designer accessories – Asprey, even rouged their knees (I still can’t work Tiffany, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels – all that one out) and public titivation became producing stylish compacts in the most part of the society scene. Rich ladies in expensive of materials. smart restaurants would vie to show off the Obviously, those products were well

beyond the reach of most women – and the men who bought them such gifts!

At the more affordable end, luxurious gold and rich enamels gave way to rolled gold and painted decoration, solid silver became mother of pearl and diamonds were replaced by rhinestones.

Nowadays, Stratton is a much-collected brand, with examples such as the painted ballerinas signed by the artist Baron, from the ‘50s and ‘60s fetching around £100. Rare examples include a music box, and other decorations were both stylish and classic.

Estée Lauder is also a significant name in the modern collectable compact market, with ranges such as their solid perfume compacts with Swarovski crystals selling for several hundred pounds, to simpler vintage

pressed powder compacts at about £10.

One of their most popular vintage ranges, not surprisingly, is their Zodiac compacts which simply sell all year round!

We are currently selling a lady’s private collection of Estée lauder Compacts at Emsworth Antiques Etc. Call in to view.

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More professionals take up mentoring with EBP South

Activate mentoring is taking place at a school

EBP South has secured funding to expand the delivery of their Activate Mentoring Programme, now going into its fourth academic year this September.

There are an increasing numbers of schools recognising the value of 1-1 mentoring, there is more demand than ever for working professionals to take up mentoring and give back.

This year there has seen an 80% increase in the number of schools across the Solent area signing up to the Activate Mentoring Programme with EBP South.

Mentors act as positive and trustworthy role models to 14 – 16 years olds, in local schools, that are at risk of not achieving their potential.

They provide up to an 1 hour a week during term time to go into a school and support a young person they’ve been carefully matched to.

Activate Mentoring’s aims are to give students confidence in achieving their potential, build their resilience, and assist them in future planning. It plugs the gap between the qualifications students gain at school and the soft skills which employers value; such as proactive problem solving, making a business pitch or speaking to customers on the phone.

Doug Atkins the Mentoring Programme Manager said ‘Our mentors want to support young people in a way they hadn’t been supported themselves when they were at school.

They believe young people need someone to give impartial support at a time they’re being told what to do by a lot of different people.”

EBP South are delivering the Activate Mentoring Programme as part of The Careers and Enterprise Company’s national effort to support 25,000 young people across the UK at risk of disengaging from school by unlocking their employment potential.

EBP South is recruiting mentors for schools across Southampton, Portsmouth and South Hampshire. If you want to get involved contact the mentoring team on mentoring@ebpsouth.co.uk for more information.

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The Difference A Day Makes!

A fantastic team of volunteers gave up their time for a day in September to decorate the hall at Leigh Park Community Centre. Leigh Park Community Centre is used for many group activities and can be hired out for private functions.The centre is currently undergoing a programme of renovations and development in order to provide the surrounding area with a welcome and inviting community space for the local people to enjoy.

Positive Pathways, funded by the Big Lottery Fund, works with people in Havant who need a little bit of help to volunteer in their community, to increase participation in volunteering especially for those who are long term unemployed or who want to reconnect with their community but do not have the confidence to do it alone. Pfizer take part in a rolling program of volunteer events around the Havant area organised by Community First and have helped many charities and organisations. Lorraine a volunteer with Pfizer said, “It’s

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great to see the centre being updated. My family has lived in this area all their lives and have used the centre for many functions in the past, it has been rewarding to be able to make a difference and to be a part of the renovations.” Martin from Pfizer said, “I’ve enjoyed today, it’s nice to give something back that will benefit people from the community.” Facilities Manager at Leigh Park Community Centre, Dan Moore said, “We are so grateful to the volunteers for their hard work and enthusiasm, they have made a huge difference to the hall making it a brighter and more inviting space for our visitors to enjoy.Without the support of local businesses, many charity and community groups would struggle.

For more information about how you can get involved with the employee volunteering scheme contact Rachel Taylor at Rachel.taylor@cfirst.org.uk or telephone 0300 500 8085 Ext 9724.

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Stronger, More Flexible, Pain-Free Readers … tips and exercises from our AwardWinning Physio Inspirational eight-yearMy name is Natalie March from Physio-logical, a chartered physiotherapist in PO9.

We hope you found our tips and exercises for knee pain in our last article useful.

We are pleased to announce that we now have two new physiotherapists at our Havant clinic – please see https://physio-logical.net/meetthe-team/ for more information about our team.

We are now offering a neurological physiotherapy service too, so if you have MS, Parkinson’s Disease, or have had a Stroke then we can help you.

So today’s subject is “How modern technology can lead to neck pain” Here is a testimonial from one of our clients who had neck pain: “I went to Physio-logical after having seen two consultants and another physio…none of whom could do anything for me. I have arthritis in the upper vertebrae of my neck and this causes severe pain in the head and also greatly restricts movement. The consultants could only suggest more and stronger pain killers.

Natalie, with her wonderful hands, began to bring relief and slowly greater mobility in my head and neck. I did, at one time, think I would have to give up driving. That, because of Natalie, has proved not to be the case.

Now, after some time, I have managed to greatly reduce the medication and at times have been pain free. At the beginning of the treatment, Natalie offered hope where there had been none before. I cannot thank her enough for my enhanced quality of life” (Mrs.B)

Signs and Symptoms of Text Neck (neck pain secondary to using mobile phones, tablets, laptops or desktops) • Upper back or neck pain when using a hand-held device • Aching or sharp pain in the neck • General shoulder pain and tightness.

• Headaches which are aggravated when looking down or using the computer • Text Neck Treatment The main aims of treatment are to reduce the pain in the neck, the tightness within the neck muscles, and change the postures that aggravate your symptoms.

This is achieved by hands on treatments including: neck joint mobilisations, sports massage, stretches, postural advice, nerve mobilisations, soft tissue release and acupuncture Also ergonomic advice and education – all devices including mobile phones should be at eye level

Exercises for Text Neck Please be aware of your body and take advice from your GP before exercising if you have any aches or pains or send me an email enquiries@physio-logical.net for advice and guidance.

Neck Retraction This exercise will help improve posture and reduce symptoms caused by Text neck: • 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

Neck Rotation • Rotate your head to one side until you can’t turn it any further. Bring your head back to the centre point, rest a moment, then turn your head to the opposite side.

• Repeat ten times, three times a day Shoulder Shrugs + Rolls • Shrug your shoulders up towards your ears then relax down • Roll your shoulders round backwards then repeat forwards • Repeat each exercise ten times, three times a day If you are suffering from neck pain or any other aches or pains then please get in contact with us via: enquiries@physio-logical.net or 07835 712306.

Special Offer Please quote: Postcode Publications to claim your free 15 minute assessment at our Havant clinic with our specialist neurophysiotherapist. This can be claimed by calling 07835 712306 or emailing: enquiries@physio-logical.net, terms and conditions apply. We offer affordable treatment plans.

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old Leukaemia patient raises £20,000 in year one for his charity, ‘Kicking Cancer for Charlie’

Charlie and his family started their charity, Kicking Cancer for Charlie, after he was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2014. We’d lost other family members to cancer so it was a very real prospect.”

Despite being only four months into his treatment, with no hair and a nose tube and central line fitted, Charlie was adamant that like all his nursery friends he wanted to start school.

He really has had a rough few years too, where at times his body just wasn’t agreeing with the chemo, he caught shingles, had glandular fever...”

Just 12 months ago and aged seven, Charlie told his mum that he wanted to start a charity to help other poorly children. For an eight-year-old he is wise beyond his years.”

In September Charlie organised a 33 mile ladies charity walk between Southampton General and QA Hospital, raising approximately £6,500. At the end of the walk, Charlie and his family handed over £400 worth of toys to QA Hospital.

“Charlie wanted to give something back to the hospital that has played such a big part of his life over the years.”

It was only six-weeks ago that Charlie had his last chemotherapy session. Charlie even said to me, ‘Mum – what if I get poorly again?’ His line has become a part of him – it’s our safety blanket.”

With his hair grown back Charlie is looking to the future.

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THE CAT & RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE Hulky Bear Hello it’s me again your out and abouter reporter for the Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre, Hulky Bear.

Welcome to my final report of 2017. I don’t know where this year has gone it has flown by so quickly.

Some sad news to start I lost a good friend a few weeks ago.

Solomon passed away suddenly he was one of the out and abouter cats for about 20 years. I am told he just turned up here and never left. He didn’t want the staff to touch him but liked to sit and watch them working.

He loved all the other cats and we are missing him lots as he used to snuggle up to us in the garden room and always had some great stories about the centre to tell.

One of my other friends here is Ada Pretty she also has lived here for about 20 years and as a lady we do not talk about her

age.A few months ago she had a very bad eye. It made her very sad. Our vet had to remove the eye. She recovered well but I wanted to do something to cheer her up after her operation. I started a training programme for her on how to do some reporting under my supervision of course. She is now writing features and coming along really well. Losing her eye has made her even more pretty and she is now looking amazing.

The staff here have now put all our rabbits and guinea pigs in their winter accommodation it get very cold out in the rabbit enclosure so they need to in more sheltered pens during these cold months.

Don’t forget we stop homing over Christmas, all the animals will be looking forward to special treats on the day. Of course no turkey bones for the cats as it can cause injuries but some fresh turkey for lunch will be on my present list.

I want to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year. I hope to see you all in 2018.

THE CAT & RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE Holborow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham,W. Sussex PO20 7RJ Reg. Charity no. 1010000

If you are interested in adopting a cat, kitten, rabbit or guinea pig then please call us here at the centre on 01243 641409 between 9-4pm during the week.

PS:We have a Viewing Day Saturday 27th January 12-2pm.Viewing days are non-appointment days so people thinking of adopting a cat can pop along. Otherwise we re-home 7 days a week by appointment only.

Double Chocolate Magnum Let us introduce a handsome gentleman called Double Chocolate Magnum. He is a stunning 10 year old male rabbit.

Tel: 01243 641409 Email: info@crrc.co.uk www.crrc.co.uk Also find us on facebook www.facebook.com/catandrabbitrescuecentre

He came to the Centre in July 2017 after his owner who loved him very much passed away.

He is very friendly and loves to have lots of fuss and cuddles. His favourite time of day is the morning when the staff go in to check the rabbits. He runs over so excited that someone is coming to talk to him. He has a special bed he sleeps on complete with a pillow and loves his food. He would love to be homed as either a single house bunny or he can be bonded with a spayed female. He is un-neutered as our vet feels he is too old to be put through the operation. He would love to find a forever home to live out his golden years and be loved again. Please if you think you can offer Double Chocolate Magnum the new home he so desperately deserves, please do not hesitate to contact us here at the Centre.

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From Orphan to Mayor in easy stages

The life story of Cllr Ken Smith

Episode Two

The RAF Years My basic reason for wanting to join the Royal Air Force was my fascination with aircraft. Naturally my dream was to become a pilot but the medical was very strict and my eyesight let me down (eventually I did gain a pilot’s license, but more of that later).

So I opted to train as an Air Force engineer, a decision that ultimately shaped much of my life.

Having taken and passed the entry exam, I was told to report to RAF Halton, the RAF’s number one school of Engineering RAF Halton had three intakes, or entries, each year. Mine was the 87th Entry and that number determined one’s seniority within the system. It was a tough three years, the discipline and the training being of the highest standard. If a man failed any one of the interim exams he was back coursed to the entry behind to retake the exam. If he failed again he would be dismissed from Halton. A tough regime but that’s how it was.

I graduated in 1960 and emerged as a fully qualified aircraft engineer. The ‘Brats’, as we were known as, benefited from accelerated promotion. In my case, aged twenty, I found myself in charge of men who’d been in the RAF for twenty years!

Ultimately I served in the RAF for thirteen years – I’d signed on for twelve, but was only seventeen at the time and they only started counting Service years when you were eighteen!

My first posting was to RAF Wattisham which was the home of the famous Black Arrows display team, the predecessors of the Red Arrows. This was Treble One Squadron, equipped the all black Mark 6 Hawker Hunters. However, we were to become the second squadron in the RAF to receive the English Electric Lightning 1a so I was sent on an engineering course to learn about these incredible aircraft.

In 1962 it was decided that in times of high tension our V Bombers would be dispersed to suitable airfields all over the country. Wattisham was chosen a a dispersal field for the Avro Vulcan and that meant that we had to have a Vulcan “expert” available

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to take charge of any Vulcans that might arrive. This was made top urgent by the Cuba missile crisis followed by the assassination of JFK. I was chosen as the Wattisham “expert” and was dispatched to RAF Waddington, home of the new Vulcan B2. I really liked the Vulcan and to everyone’s surprise, including mine, I came top of the course! Fortunately, the crisis fizzled out and my skills on the Vulcan were never called upon.

During my time at RAF Wattisham we enjoyed many detachments to Germany, Malta and Cyprus but in 1964 I was posted to RAF Changi, Singapore, assigned to 48 Squadron. This was the time of “the Indonesian Confrontation” and 48 Squadron was tasked with supporting our troops throughout Malaysia and Borneo.

With the Indonesian confrontation at its peak there was real concern that Indonesian infiltrators would sneak ashore at night.

Changi airfield was vulnerable to this type of attack. Armed patrols along the beaches at night were ordered. We organized six man teams to patrol the beaches, armed and ready. I have lasting memories of being in command of such a team and subjected to all the night time jungle noises. I thought the jungle was more frightening than the Indonesians!

I returned to the UK in February 1966,

posted back to RAF Wattisham where I joined No.29 Squadron which was just converting from the Gloster Javelin to the Mark 3 Lightning.

By then I had become an Senior Non Commissioned Officer (SNCO) and my final job in the RAF was to take charge of 29 Squadron’s first line, where all the flying took place. The SNCO in charge, at minimum an experienced Sergeant, was ultimately responsible for the efficient running of the flight line ensuring that aircraft and crews were available and that all the documentation was correct. Heaven help the line boss if the system did not function smoothly and effectively.

My duties included debriefing the aircrew after each flight to ensure that the 2nd line teams were fully informed as to any defects. I loved it but it was a very responsible job and you had to be on your toes. Due to the pressure and intensity of this role, most people only lasted a year but it suited my temperament and I did it for my last three years in the RAF. I enjoyed my time with 29 Squadron but, by then, it was 1970 and my time in the Service was over.

A Civilian Again Even before I stepped out of uniform I had found myself a job with a company called Fairey Aviation. Fairey was famous for building several remarkable aircraft including the Fairey Delta 2 which, for a time, held the world speed record. However, those glory days were over when I joined the company in 1970. By then they manufactured sophisticated hydraulic flight control systems.

I was one of four field engineers. Each engineer specialised on one specific aircraft type and I was responsible for the Jaguar. It was a very good first job in civvy street. I had a company car as I had to travel frequently back and forth between Fairey’s base at Heathrow and the British Aerospace facility at Warton. I also went regularly to

Toulouse and Istres in the south of France for the Jaguar flight testing.

In 1972 I was called by the Chief Designer and advised that the AV-8A Harriers operated by the US Marines in Beaufort, South Carolina were having serious control problems. A specialist was required to fly to Beaufort ASAP but our Harrier specialist was unavailable so would I be prepared to go in his place? I thought long and hard for about ten seconds then said YES! In no time at all I was on my way to my first visit to America.

I was met at Beaufort (they pronounced it ‘Bewfort’) by the McDonnell Douglas rep who took me to an hotel and told me to rest up, he would call for me the next morning at 0700. His parting comment was that you cannot live and work in the USA without a car and suggested I call Hertz and have them deliver me one. Well, my company car in the UK was a 1.1 litre Ford Escort. Imagine my surprise and delight when I discovered my new wheels were a brand new Ford Gran Torino (remember the TV cop duo Starsky & Hutch?) with a 5 litre V8 engine. Wow! The job entailed the Marine engineers removing the flight control units from every aircraft and setting them up in their hydraulic systems workshop. I stripped the units down and rebuilt them using the new components. Each unit had to undergo a detailed and comprehensive test routine to ensure that all was OK. This took about a day for each aircraft. I have to say I had a few nervous moments as the first modified Harrier roared into the air!

I spent a month in South Carolina and enjoyed every minute. Shortly after my return to the UK I received a job offer from the Aircraft division of PALL Europe which I accepted because it had become clear that Fairey Aviation was in decline. Once again I was making a move that would drastically alter my life but I had no idea then just how radical this change would turn out to be.

www.postcodepublications.com Libraries reaching out to help combat loneliness and isolation in our communities Finding it difficult to get to the library?

Our friendly library volunteers come to you.

Hampshire Library Service offers a free Home Library Service to those who find it difficult to access their local library due to health issues, mobility problems or caring responsibilities. Specially trained volunteers are matched with members of their own communities, and can deliver a wide range of library materials including large print, audio books in various formats, reminiscence collection items and specialist books such as titles specifically designed for anyone living with dementia.

Benefits to volunteers and library customers Age UK says that about a million older people suffer from loneliness, “an often devastating state of profound unhappiness”, and that feelings of isolation could be a sign of underlying ill-health. The leader of Britain’s GP’s, recently warned that loneliness is as bad for health as long-term illness.

Our volunteers visit their customers usually once a month and good friendships have been formed through this service. As one volunteer put it – “ The gift of HLS; the giving and receiving of books enriches both our lives. We are both reading authors recommended by the other! We have a tangible reason for getting to know each other, a very real reason for my visits and a definite double-positive as a result. For me,

Home Library Service Volunteering is a match made in heaven” Customers have commented that the service has been “a real lifeline”. One lady said that the selection was better than she could choose herself. A frail older couple told us “how wonderful it is to have a visit from someone who is not visiting because of medical needs but because of something pleasurable.”

We currently have approximately 360 volunteers visiting over 670 customers across the county and we’d like to expand the service, and reach out to anyone who needs us. If you or someone you know would benefit from this service, or you would like to join our team of volunteers, contact us by – Telephone 0300 555 1387 or Textphone 0300 555 1390 Email: library@hants.gov.uk An online form available on our website www.hants.gov.uk/library click on the Home Library Service link under Services for you.

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Health & Health and fitness in 2018 Make it your best year yet!

Well-being

as quickly as you can once the New Year starts.

by Denise Kelly Get rid of the biscuits, the chocolate and the prosecco. Simply get them out the This is going to be your best year yet, house. Whatever is left over give it to right? You are going to enter into the someone else, donate it to New Year with more swagger, vigour charity, or put it in the bin. and energy than you have ever had Remove the temptation before? Why do we all start January with and start shopping for the these thoughts and feelings, and then good stuff. Start with before you know it life takes over and ‘boom’, you are on that de-motivated morning smoothies, adding slope of not having time for anything super foods such as chlorella and your entire motivation fly’s rapidly and Bee Pollen. This will out of the window! immediately give you better In my experience as a Nutritionist, digestion, increased enzyme you need to look at foods and super activity and helps you to foods to give you all that your body remove unwanted toxins from needs to stop the cravings, and start the body. It also provides the your first steps to a healthier lifestyle. body with essential vitamins When you are experience that festive and minerals, which will help to stop the unwanted season indulgence, chemically your cravings and give you more natural brain craves more and more sugars energy. But don’t make the mistake of and saturated fats. The more you have, adding too many fruits to your smoothie. the more you want! Drinking alcohol GO GREEN!!! The green vegetables seems at an all time high and so does contain iron, multi vitamins and help eating cheese and chocolate! But it’s protect the body from free radicals, and not all your fault…the body will naturally we need this protection to prevent crave what it is being given, so that’s disease. Add celery, cucumber, lemon, why it’s important to turn things around

spinach, apple and a handful of berries, banana or pineapple. Just make sure the vegetables are at least 50% of that smoothie in order to make it alkalising and nutritious, and of course delicious.

When it comes to health, prevention is far better than any cure. I give talks all over the world, and one of my most passionate sentences when I am talking to groups of people is “Do not wait for that alarm bell to go off. You know the one, where you are in the hospital being told the results from your tests are not good’.

I cannot express enough how many of us abuse our bodies.

How many of us ignore warning signs such as pain, discomfort and/or inflammation. Our bodies are incredible, and they will do all that they can in order to look after us if we give it the right tools. But sometimes, they become overwhelmed and disease becomes real. It’s a whole lot harder to come back from that situation and you could feel as if you are treading treacle for a while. Putting the effort in to stay

healthy is Key. However, do not lose heart if you are already suffering. In my clinics, I see people who are quite unwell, really reverse their health challenges time and time again. All I am saying is, if you have the privilege (and it is a privilege to be healthy) then try your best to keep it that way.

Regards exercise, it has to be something you love, otherwise you wont keep it up. Dance, individual sports, team sports, running clubs, biking and hiking are just a few that you could choose from. If you do have a health issue you know you need to deal with, why not book a personal Nutrition Consultation, either with me, or any other recommended practitioner. My clinics are based near Chichester, West Sussex and in Harley street in London.

You cannot put a price on your health, it has to be a priority. The New Year is all about taking control of your life, your health and your success, whatever this may be.

Start the year as you mean to go on.

For your personalised Nutrition Consultation please contact me: 07730671436 or info@denisekelly.co.uk or www.denisekelly.co.uk

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Postcode Publications Apex students delighted with bespoke sleigh build Park Community School through its Apex Construction Skills Centre has designed and built a Christmas sleigh for the local community on Leigh Park.

A group of year eleven students studying at the Apex Centre were responsible for the majority of the sleigh construction and had specific design requirements that made the project more complicated. The sleigh needed to be flat-packed for easy transportation, building access and storage purposes, presenting a testing challenge but with the guidance of the teachers, the students realised this goal could be achieved through good planning and design.

The main skills involved were carpentrybased allowing students to develop their own practical ability and problem- solving skills.

Decoration of the sleigh, including painting it

the iconic flame red colour, allowed students to learn techniques and about different types of paint. There was a lot of Mathematics involved as accuracy was essential to ensure that all joints are square and to make sure that up to four adults could fit and sit comfortably and safely in the sleigh.

"When asked to complete this project, I happily agreed to help. Not only does it help our local community get into the festive spirit, but it is also a great learning opportunity for our students," explained Daniel Payne, Head of Design & Technology at Park Community School.

The students are immensely proud of their achievement and saw it in-situ at The Leigh Park Christmas Grotto where it is currently on display and will be for years to come.

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Team Building with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is seeking local businesses to put forward groups of employees for specially designed team building activities in a stress-free environment outside of the office.

The charity’s Corporate Fund-raiser, Ray Southam, has designed some brilliant activities for teams to participate in.

The activities are based around communication and team work and help to educate people about the work of the Critical Care Team.

‘We’ve been trialling our team building programme with local companies and businesses around the county and so far, it has been really well received. It’s great to see groups of colleagues working together and ultimately having fun.

Team building is a fantastic way to build positive relationships among co-workers.’ Ray Southam commented.

‘Our team building exercises have proven to be very

popular. We’ve seen groups of colleagues working through the tasks together successfully, and building their work relationships in the process. Through these exercises we hope to continue to spread the word about the work of the Air Ambulance.’ Ray Southam continued.

HIOWAA is keen to hear from businesses and organisations who would be interested in participating in these activities, in return for a small donation.

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

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Preparing The Path For The Future

Pop Up Community Advice Centre Commencing 5th January at Leigh Park Community Centre every Friday from 1 to 3pm (by appointment) Do you want to develop complimentary social care initiates in your community?

Perhaps starting a new group in the New Year of 2018 to fill that gap in the Borough of Havant for: • Young people • Disadvantaged, isolated or excluded people • Young carers • Your neighbours • Your community Do you have an idea that you want to see grow?

Are you an entrepreneur wanting to start a social enterprise?

What is a charity What is a Trustee What is a Business Plan and why do I need one?

What is a constitution?

How can I get funding?

What policies do I need?

Which governance structure do I need?

Please email gary.davis@cfirst.org.uk for information or to make an appointment

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A beautiful sunny day made perfect conditions for a team of 16 employees from a large Havant-based business to spend the morning with Hayling Island Horticultural Society (H.I.H.S) at Hayling College, helping with their Growing Together project.

Lockheed Martin UK - Integrated Systems (LMUK IS) regularly takes part in volunteering activities organised by Community First, and today’s task was to clear a pond, poly-tunnel and an allotment area ready for students to start planting and growing their own food.

The Growing Together project was set up by Bill Biggs and Ray Jones from H.I.H.S with the objective of crossing the intergenerational divide - enabling children and adults to learn and have fun together.

Lockheed Martin split into teams, two groups worked hard digging out the overgrown allotment and polytunnel that will enable the college to run activities learning basic gardening and teamwork skills.The other team cleared the overgrown pond area making this a more inviting environment for the students.

Bill Biggs from H.I.H.S was delighted, saying “The team from Lockheed Martin have worked non-stop and have made a brilliant difference in just one morning.The poly-tunnel looks amazing, the pond area has been transformed and the fruit and vegetable cage is unrecognisable.We can’t thank Lockheed Martin enough and their help has been an inspiration to the students at Hayling College.”

Melanie Coles, Head of Communications at Lockheed Martin in Havant said “a tremendous effort from our team

today.When we heard about the Growing Together project at the college, we were keen to help to keep up the momentum.

Working with some of the pupils and the team from Hayling Horticultural Society, we were able to prepare the ground for the next planting season and to ensure that the great work continues.“ Gillian Jackman from Hayling College said “it’s been good to have Lockheed Martin here to encourage the students to get involved in the project, now they will be able to grow together and encourage others to do the same.”

Without the support of local businesses many charity and community groups would struggle. For more information about how you can get involved with the Employee Volunteering Scheme contact Rachel Taylor at rachel.taylor@cfirst.org.uk or telephone 0300 500 8085 Ext 9724

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The Power Of Tin, Charity Exhibition and Auction Event Since its Royal Opening back in May 2007 the charity has worked with over 26,000 people on various creative projects, workshops and events.

They are networked with over 300 talented professional makers from across the UK and 21 different local makers have benefited from having their studio at the bespoke venue.

To end their 10th Anniversary celebratory year on a high, on January 18 2018, they are partnering with Rowans Hospice to host a fundraising exhibition and auction event.

Ingeniously they’ve taken inspiration from the number 10, and have themed their event around “Tin” which traditionally is associated with 10th anniversaries.

For the event, they are inviting designer-makers and artists to take inspiration from anything from the humble baked bean tin to a vintage biscuit tin.

Contributors may want to decorate small tins, use the material to make something new or interpret

What’s on the theme in their own way to create a unique and inspiring piece of craft. All items made will be auctioned at the event in January. To keep things interesting none of the submissions will be named with their maker so the event will be a ‘blind auction’. With reserve prices starting at just £20.00, this gives everyone the opportunity to own a piece of unique art and in turn raise money for both charities and the artist who made the piece.

Photographs of all “Tin craftworks” made will go into an online gallery where people can place their bids. Bidding will continue at the special preview event that will take place on the 18 January 2018, with the highest bidder winning.

Only once the winner has paid, will the artist behind the masterpiece be revealed! Whether you’re interested in submitting work or buying, more information can be found online at http://makingspace.org/the-power-of-tin/

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FEELING GOOD

SNOW PLAY

At The Spring - Saturday 30 December 8pm - For one-night-only, you can enjoy the live music of the man himself, thanks to talented Bublé impersonator Mitchell Rutter! His show, Feeling Good, is a fantastic musical journey through the story and songs of Michael Bublé, featuring all the hits including Home, Haven’t Met You Yet, Cry Me A River, and of course, Feeling Good.

You’ll get to experience these songs with the accompaniment of a unique seven-piece live band, with double bass, drums, piano, trombone, trumpet, baritone sax and alto sax. With only one day before New Year’s Eve, this is the perfect night of entertainment to get you ready to celebrate! Tickets £20

At The Spring - Friday 29 December, 2pm & 5pm - Saturday 30 December, 11am - Lyngo Theatre in collaboration with Lyric Hammersmith - What would you do if one year, Winter decided to move into your house and stay? Well, that’s exactly what happens in this snowy spectacular! Come along to the Snow Play and see a showdown between Winter and Spring over who gets to stay and who has to go away. In this interactive smash-hit London production, you’ll need to help Mr Green against Mr White, you’ll get to make a giant snowman, cover a whole house in show, and of course, have a super snowball fight! Recommended for ages 3+ Running time 1 hour - Tickets £8, £7 groups of four or more.

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ROWANS HOSPICE WELCOMES NEW PATRON

For a free, no obligation meeting contact us on 02392 483915 or visit us at

Following unanimous agreement by Members at the recent Rowans Hospice Annual General Meeting, Marcus Patrick has officially become a Patron of Rowans Hospice.

Marcus has already supported several events this year including the official opening of Rowans Living Well Centre in May, the Moonlit Memories Walk in June and he also abseiled down the Emirates Spinnaker Tower in aid of Rowans Hospice in July. Marcus originally expressed an interest in becoming a patron of the charity after he visited Day Care with the Kings Theatre panto cast last Christmas, however, this had to be formally agreed at the AGM in September.

Ruth White, Chief Executive of Rowans Hospice, welcomed the decision. She said: “I am delighted that Marcus has agreed to become a Patron of Rowans Hospice. He was brought up locally and he has an affinity with the work of the Hospice. When he visited Day Care he was very at ease, spending time chatting with the patients and nurses, we know he will be a great asset to the organisation.”

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THE PORTSMOUTH AIRCREW ASSOCIATION & FRIENDS The Portsmouth Aircrew Association & Friends is not just a club for former aircrew. The national Aircrew Association existed until its cessation in 2011. Since then local independent Associations have welcomed many nonaircrew members and civilians alike. Whilst we maintain a core membership of both wartime and cold war aircrew, our present membership contains people from all walks of life, and even boasts a former RN submariner!

Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Royal British Legion, Hayling Island, at 11 am and we always include a very interesting speaker. On Monday 8th January Bob France will give an illustrated talk on ‘Uppark and its people’ and on Monday12th February Phil Nelson recounts the intricacies of ‘Aerial Surveillance’. These Branch meetings are supplemented with an active social life featuring monthly lunches, a summer outing and a lively Christmas party.

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Denmead Horticultural Society Denmead Horticultural Society meet at 7.30 on the first Tuesday of the month at All Saints church hall, Hambledon Road Denmead.

On February 6th we have a talk on the garden in Spring by Patricia Elkington, and on March 6th we have a talk on weeds- "can we ever win?" by Dr Alick Jones... Learn to love your weeds and appreciate their subtle beauty.

In April we meet twice, on April 3rd for a talk on Bhutan, kingdom of rare plants by Rosemary Legrand and our annual Spring show is on April 7th.

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Denmead Rowans Support Group RACE NIGHT 3rd February

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ROAST LUNCH

with ‘out of this world’ deserts, Glass of wine and coffee 25th February All Saints Church Hall Denmead at 1pm

Accompanied by our wonderful supporters

STONY RIDGE BAND

Tickets £14 from 07947611699 patricia.bailey333@gmail.com

Community support events held in aid of Purbrook Heath Road, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5RU t: 023 9225 0001 w: www.rowanshospice.co.uk Registered Charity no. 299731

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Petersfield South Downs Probus Club The purpose of the club is to provide a regular meeting place for retired or semi-retired professional and business people, male or female. Club meetings are held at The Half Moon in Petersfield on the last Tuesday of each month (except August and December) and commence 1100 AM for 1130 AM.After a brief session on Club business, members and guests are treated to an entertaining Talk on a topical subject by a fine two-course pub lunch pub lunch and a ‘heads or tails’ chance to win a free bottle of vintage wine. Non-members are very welcome but please let the Secretary know you intend to come in advance.

The next meeting is on 30 January when a Talk will be presented by Andrew Negus on

‘Southampton,Water, Slaughter and Trade‘.

On 27 March, the Talk will be presented by Terence Thraves on ‘In Ministry to Children’.Talks usually last about fifty minutes with ten minutes for questions.Why not come along and enjoy the Talks and participate in the many other activities on offer such as visits, walks etc?

If you are interested in joining the club or attending meetings or joining in activities please contact our Secretary Robin Hockley on 01730 267677 or email robinhockley@ntlworld.com.

More information is given on the club website www.petersfieldsdprobusclub.co.uk and we look forward to meeting you.

Waterlooville Probus Club

Waterlooville Probus Club provides a meeting place for retired or semi-retired, professional or business, ladies and gentlemen. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 'The Chairmakers', Worlds End, Hambledon, PO7 4QX. The next meeting will be held on the 12th of January, from 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm. We meet for a drink and a chat with fellow members, and after a 3-course lunch, our guest speaker will give a presentation

entitled 'Tangmere Museum'.

The following meeting will be held on 13th of February, from 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm. We will hold the Annual General Meeting. On this occasion there will be no guest speaker.

If you would like further information on the Probus Club, please contact our Secretary, Peter Quine, on 079 2662 0530 or by e-mail to: peterpia1989@outlook.com

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HAMBLEDON FOLK CLUB Wednesday 10 January - 21st anniversary party!

Special event with celebrated guest performers (many local) who have appeared at Hambledon over the years (and helped get it going in the early days including in our first year - 1997). In this evening to mark Hambledon Folk Club’s 21 years, floor spots will be provided by former organisers and MCs of the club while the guests include popular artists such as George Wilson, Ramskyte and Tom Lewis…assuring a really great evening!

Ramskyte will be reforming as a threepart a cappella group to present some of their ‘greatest hits’!

Their strong voices create a rich sound with unusual vocal harmonies.

Take The Shilling are local singer and guitarist George Wilson and singer/song-writer Paul Openshaw from Dorset.

They are teaming up once more to recreate their own, highly entertaining act.

http://www.oldfocsle.org.uk/SCoFF/georgewilso n/ and http://paulopenshaw.com Tom Lewis hardly needs any introduction to Hambledon. He is a retired submariner who sings songs about the sea: shanties, his own compositions and miscellaneous numbers, sometimes accompanying himself on ukulele or button accordion. He has a strong, clear voice and will soon have you singing along to his rousing choruses.Tom chats easily with his audience and punctuates his songs with interesting stories and anecdotes. www.tomlewis.net Wednesday 14 February - Barrie and Ingrid Temple Barrie and Ingrid are wellestablished harmony singers from Newcastle upon Tyne with superb voices.

Returning to Hambledon by popular demand, their stirring songs are mainly traditional (both serious and humorous) with original arrangements and accompaniment by Barrie on English concertina

and guitar. They also sing Barrie’s songs, written

in traditional style, many of which have been recorded by other performers both here and abroad. Their warm personalities and Geordie humour as they chat and sing to their audience ensure a lively, engaging performance. “Like friends singing to friends!” (Paul Ryan, Black Diamond Folk Club) www.barrieandingrid.co.uk Wednesday 14 March - The Sam Kelly Duo Sam Kelly & Jamie Francis: Sam writes and arranges most of his material with his main musical collaborator, Jamie Francis.After meeting at university in Brighton and discovering a common interest in roots music, Sam and Jamie began playing together in a folk band, with Jamie (already a guitarist) learning the banjo because Sam was already the guitarist.They still often perform together at folk clubs, venues and festivals, providing inventive interpretations of tunes and songs in between (occasionally) funny anecdotes and stories of their misadventures.

The outstanding Sam Kelly “A captivating performer...seriously…check him out!” (Sean

Lakeman) is joined by Jamie Francis “Exemplary Banjo” (Folkradio.co.uk) – two formidable talents together for this gig! www.samkelly.org and https://www.jamiefrancismusic.com Forthcoming Events: Wednesday 11 April – the incomparable Andy Irvine!

ALL GIGS: Venue:The Youth Hut (between Village Hall and Vine Pub),West Street, Hambledon PO7 4RW Start: 8.30pm (doors open 8.00pm). Floor spots and guests welcome!

Entry: £10.00 (£8.00 members, £5.00 under 18s and students) Drinks: From Vine Pub next door (or bring your own). Tea/Coffee at the Club CONTACT: ENQUIRIES AND BOOKING/RESERVATIONS: phone 023 9263 2719 or email: folkclubhambledon@hotmail.co.uk Website: https://www.hambledonfolkclub.com

FREE tech-workshops The O2 Havant Guru and Right at Home offer Silver Surfers FREE tech-workshops.

O2 and Right at Home have recently partnered in an effort to offer free techworkshops, giving Silver Surfers in Havant the opportunity to brush up on their IT skills and get the most out of their mobile phones and tablets.

Workshops will be held on a monthly basis at The Beacon, 1st floor of the Meridian Centre. The first will take place on 16 January between 10am and 12pm focusing on getting started on your device, followed by social media on 13 February and photography on 20 March.

For more information or to book your place at one of the free workshops, call 023 9387 8777.

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Saturday 23rd December - Free Parking in Emsworth - In conjunction with Havant Borough Council’s support of ‘Small Business Saturday’, parking will be free in Emsworth for up to 3 hours on each Saturday. Come and support your local shops and enjoy the festive lights and the Lobster Pot Christmas Tree.

Saturday 5th January - Recycle your Christmas Tree for FREE Michael Reed Tree Surgeons will in be St.Peter’s Square, Emsworth between 10am – 12noon - recycling Christmas Trees free of Charge. Bring your tree and then why not visit one of Emsworth’s fantastic Cafes or Public Houses - an ideal way to round off Christmas.

What’s on 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, 7.30-9.15 in the Drama Room at Warblington School, Southleigh Road, Havant, PO9 2RR. Entry charge of £3 per meeting. No previous knowledge assumed.

See www.sciencediscoverygroup.co.uk or telephone 07711 167 523.

Monday 15th January – Universe matters: a journey through space-time many billions of years back to the beginning of time.

Talk by Professor Daniel Thomas, Astrophysics Dept., University of Portsmouth.

Monday 19th February - A changing climate and landscape: visions of a future Britain. Talk by Dr Mark Hardiman, University of Portsmouth. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

The Arts Society Portsdown Thursday lectures: 11th January, 2pm - Hidden Canvasses - Street Art & The City - 8th February, 2pm - The Art of Cameo Glass - all at St Nicholas' Church Centre, Bedhampton: www.portsdownfas.org.uk portsdownmembership@gmail.com ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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From Chairman John Moore

Hampshire Farmers’ Market

Although Probus Clubs are located world wide, each Club is totally independent, with no central organization.

The Probus Club of Havant, formed in 1975, meets at Denvilles Club, at 33, Emsworth Road, on the first Monday of every month, for a drink, a social lunch, followed by a guest speaker.

This year the Club has heard talks on subjects including ‘The Alamo’, ‘the history of Pantomime’, ‘Quakers at war’, ‘touring Vietnam’ etc.

We are always pleased to welcome new Members, so if you are a retired PROfessional or BUSiness person, you can find full details on our web site: www.havantprobus.co.uk

Hampshire Farmers’ Markets have released the all-important market dates for 2018 Farmer’s Markets in Emsworth. Fill in your diaries and calendars. If you’ve never visited before, perhaps your New Year’s resolution could be to go along and try some of the delicious items made by some of the best Hampshire producers.

January - Saturday 20th February - Saturday 17th March - Saturday 17th April Saturday 21st May Saturday 19th June Saturday 16th July Saturday 21st

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Hampshire Conservation Volunteers On 13th and 14th January Hampshire Conservation Volunteers will be working at Sandy Point Nature Reserve at Seafarers Walk on Hayling Island.

The site lies in the south-eastern corner of the island near the entrance to Chichester Harbour, and covers 17 hectares of grassland and scrub. It has a rich mosaic of grassland

types, including the salty remnants of a creek, acidic sandy heathland, and chalky soil resulting from shell debris mixing with sand. Near the beach are vegetated sand dunes, though these are easily destroyed by storms.With no public access, fragile lichens are able to survive on the ground. More robust plants include Sea Holly and Sharp Rush, which has dangerously sharp

points.The reserve is managed by Hampshire County Council with the help of cattle for grazing, and volunteers for controlling scrub.

We will be cutting back gorse which can otherwise dominate other plants, starting at 10am and finishing by 3pm. If you would like to take part please contact Alan on 023 9232 5570, or see our website at www.hcv.org.uk

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What’s on DEMENTIA FRIENDLY

Hayling Island

Working to become

Dementia Friendly

Dementia Friendly Hayling Island is a group of volunteers working to make Hayling Island more supportive, understanding and inclusive for people

living with dementia.

Everyone is invited to attend lively, informative and interactive sessions, telling them more about dementia, and inviting them to become Dementia Friends.

Attendees are invited to think about actions they could take to make life better for people with dementia. Sessions are free and the next one will be held at Hayling Community Centre on Tuesday 23rd

January at 7.00pm.

Local businesses, community groups and organisations of all sorts are also being offered free information sessions and invited to sign up to work towards making their business more dementia friendly, through simple changes.

We have so far, created more than 450 Dementia Friends and spoken to shops, pubs, clubs, community groups, church groups and caring organisations. We were at the Older Person’s Information Fair in October, where we spoke to many of you and held two well-attended Dementia Friends sessions. Please spread the word and encourage your friends to sign up too.

We need more volunteers to help with this exciting initiative, and we would like to invite more organisations on the island to get involved.

If you would like to hear more, attend a session or ask us to visit your business please contact Dementia Friendly Hayling Island on 07555606917 or email us at hello@dementiafriendlyhayling.org.uk

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Spirit-of-the-South Seeks a Music Director Could you be the answer to a maidens prayer?( well, actually, 24 enthusiastic ladies of all ages ). Formed in 2008, our chorus has an extensive repertoire of popular songs, show stoppers, and a smattering of barbershop. Our singing is a-cappella, and in four part harmony.

We have enjoyed Conventions, Music Festivals, and local events, and would like someone who is committed, and enthusiastic, to take us forward into 2018. If you are interested, would like to know more and meet the chorus, please contact the Chairman, Jean Lambert, at : j.f.lambert@ntlworld.com Please include some details of your musical background, directing experience, and what you feel you could bring to the chorus. Reasonable expenses will be paid.

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SANTA IN LOVE

By Stephen Lee Friday 22 - Sunday 24 December, 11.30am & 2.30pm The People's Theatre Company at The Spring - Join Santa and his friends in this funfilled family musical complete with games, giggles and all your favourite Christmas songs!

After the show, we’ve heard that you might even be able to get a photo with Santa in his magical sleigh, so make sure to bring your camera! Book soon to make sure that you don’t miss out on this festive treat for all the family!

Recommended for all young ones and their families - Running time 1 hour Tickets £9, £8 concessions.

MUSIC

By Bob Rivers at Havant Music Mart

The learning Curve

Life's a learning curve for most of us, always something changing, discovering new things, working on new ideas. Many of you will have been given for Christmas a new instrument, if your just starting out, this will be a new learning curve for you. But where do you begin? The best place always is at the beginning! There are some excellent tutor books available today, the Tune A Day series which covers most instruments, is regularly up graded and now comes with a DVD or CD plus access to the Internet with more information.The list is endless on what's now available, to help you learn. If you take time look

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Please note Open Mic I Jam Nights are notoriously transient - there one month, gone the next, so we suggest contacting the venue before travelling. We do try to keep our listings up to date!!

Also, take note re the December and January holiday period where some may be cancelled or nights changed.

Sundays The Life Boat, Hayling Island First Sunday of the month Mondays The Billy, Hayling Island The White Horse, The Square, Westbourne The Life Boat Inn, Sea Front, Hayling Island host a jam night on alternative Mondays with the Hayling Huggers ukulele group - please check their Facebook page.

Last Monday of the month The Plough & Barley, Cowplain, Waterlooville Tuesdays Robin Hood, Roland's Castle The Vestry, Chichester The Last Tuesday in month Acoustic Open Mic at The Ship, Langstone Rd, Langstone PO9 1RD 8 - 11 pm Wednesdays The Golden Lion, Bedhampton Road, Havant 8.30 pm 1st Wednesday of the month Coal Exchange,Emsworth Thursdays The Crown Hotel,Emsworth Olive Leaf,Hayling Island The Farmer, Catherington

on 'YouTube', this has so many teachers and musicians showing off their skills, and ideas, the cost to you is time. It will take time to practice your instrument, be patience, keep practicing.

With the ukulele there are lots of groups who will gladly take on new learners and give them the time to learn. For the guitarist there are lots of guitar teachers across the Havant and Portsmouth area, but this will be a cost, so a cheaper way can be Open Mc Nights where you can watch and learn and as you progress on your playing, a good place to find out how good your

LIVE MUSIC GIGS Every effort on the part of The Old Codger is made to give correct information. Please contact the venue to check that what is listed is still on, before setting out on your journey.

DECEMBER Wednesday 20th The Shadders at Heroes, Waterlooville Thursday 21st Xmas Draw Night with Chris at The Golden Lion, Bedhampton Road, Havant Electric 80 at The Heroes,Waterlooville Saturday 23rd The Goldie Xmas Party with Wikid Grin at The Golden Lion, Havant Three piece Sweet at The Heroes, London Road, Waterlooville Sunday 24th Xmas Eve Disco at The Ship & Bell, Horndean Something Else at The Heroes, WaterlooviIle Tuesday 26th Phil Golding at The Golden Lion, Havant Friday 29th The Mafia at The Heroes, Waterlooville Saturday 30th Dr Rock at The Heroes, Waterlooville Sunday 31st The Lovely Giraffes at The Golden Lion, Havant 3.00 pm The Mighty Fly at The Heroes, Waterloovile JANUARY Sunday 7th Live Music at The Golden Lion, Havant 3 pm Friday 12th Malcy De at The Golden Lion, Havant 3 pm Saturday 20 and 27th Live Music at The Golden Lion, Havant 3 pm

progressing, by taking a turn. It will also be a learning curve on what suits you regarding the plectrum's you use, what strings suit your style of playing and the instrument you use. If you've invested in an expensive instrument treat your instrument with care, it should hopefully last you for years. Enjoy your music, being able to play an instrument is fun, joining others playing and singing is even better.

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Textiles Designer Will Inspire Unique Gifts

As the Festive season approaches, you might be wondering what you can give your friends

and family this year as a truly unique and special gift. Local textiles designer and Making Space studio tenant Kathryn Green could provide inspiration with her Taster Session on unique printed silk scarves.

Kathryn creates elegant and ethereal printed and dyed textile pieces from her studio at Havant’s Making Space, currently celebrating its tenth anniversary. Her work is informed by her world travels and sense of history.

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is to run a 5-week printmaking class on Thursday evenings starting on January 11th from 7pm – 9pm.The course costs £145.

Under Kathryn’s expert guidance, participants will not only come away with their own creation, but will learn mark-making methods that can be refined over time for those wanting to develop their skills further.

In order to give each maker quality time and guidance, spaces are strictly limited to ten participants; so early booking is essential to

What’s on secure your space - contact Making Space on 023 9247 2491, or visit www.makingspace.org.

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Day School:Viennese Chamber Music - The Chamber music of composers who were born in or associated with Vienna: Haydn, Mozart,

Beethoven, Schubert and many others - Tutor: Jeremy Neville Fee: £22.00 Venue:The Spring Arts Centre, PO9 1BS - Saturday 17 March 10 am – 3pm.

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WemsFest in Association with CONFLUENCE Present: 4 February The Tannahill Weavers (Chidham Village Hall) 26 February Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker, & John Doyle (Emsworth Baptist Church) 16 March Kanda Bongo Man & Kwasa Kwasa (Chidham Village Hall) 23 March Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain (Emsworth Baptist Church) 27 April The Strawbs (acoustic) (Emsworth Baptist Church) Coming Up:Vikki Clayton, Dave Kelly & Maggie Bell, Oysterband, Show of Hands, Front Country, and a whole lot more !

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Arts organization WemsFest is delighted to announce a concert and event promotion partnership with Postcode Publications starting in February 2018.

WemsFest Artistic Director Mark Ringwood said: “The involvement of Postcode Publications gives us a wonderful opportunity to not just promote concerts throughout the area served by Postcode Publications but to work on new projects and ideas safe in the knowledge that through their publications and financial support we can achieve more and make a lot more people aware of the work we do.

The initial emphasis will be on staging concerts in Emsworth hopefully expanding as a wider area arts festival.

The area served by Postcode Publications is rapidly expanding with new businesses and people moving in and it’s vital that we address demand for entertainment bringing together eclectic musical streams as CONFLUENCE. Our priority lies in matching the right music or event to the most suitable venues which have the right ambience and level of audience comfort.

The first artists to be featured are largely folk-based but we plan to develop our World Music, Blues, and Jazz programme as the year unfolds.”

The 2018 concerts start on 4th February with Scottish Band ‘The Tannahill Weavers’ who have played their fiery brand of Celtic folk music all over the world for fifty years.

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Photography Club in Full Swing Hayling Island Camera Club has attracted a large number of new members this season, many of whom are new to a photography club. Eager to encourage such people to take part in the club’s annual internal competitions, a special skills evening was arranged to ensure they were aware of the competition process and had the necessary skills to prepare their entries, such as re-sizing images for Projected Digital Image Competitions and mount-cutting for Print Competitions. As a result, the number of entries in the Beginners Section has been more or less equal to those in the Intermediate or Advanced Sections this season, a very different situation to that experienced in the last few years.

Welcoming this state of affairs, Keith Tester, the new Club President, said he felt this augured well for the future of the club.

There have been two rounds of each of the Club Internal Competitions so far this season – the P.D.I. (projected digital Image) and the Print Competitions. Each competition has three sections – Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced, each member being assigned to the section appropriate to their experience. An overall winner for each section is selected by the visiting judge and then, at the end of the evening, an overall winner of the evening. At the end of the season, the member with the highest total score becomes the winner of their specific section and can win promotion up to the next section. However, it is not compulsory to compete! Some people just like to see the entries of other members and to learn from the critique of the qualified judges.

Winners of the Projected Digital Image of the Evening for Round 1 was Sarah

The Sanderlings by Keith Tester

Skills development at all levels within the club is one of the new President’s objectives for the year, together with encouraging more members to enter external competitions. To this end, the Management Committee and the more experienced club members have arranged an optional programme of skills evenings on one Wednesday evening each month covering such things as Adobe Lightroom, Light Painting, Portrait Lighting, etc.

Horsley with “Wall of Fire” and for Round 2 Janet Andrews with Early Morning Mist at Emsworth. Both these ladies were competitors in the Intermediate Section – it is not always the Advanced Section which wins the Best of the Evening accolade!

Winners of the Print of the Evening for Round 1 was Stan Clements (Intermediate Section) with “Honesty” and for Round 2 it was Keith Tester, Club President, (Advanced

Wall of Fire by Sarah Horsley

Section) with “The Sanderlings”. It was clearly Keith’s evening for both his entries got a top ten mark as well as winning the Print of the Evening.

Several very entertaining and informative evenings presented by visiting photographers have been enjoyed by members together with an internal team competition – a friendly but competitive evening where the visiting judge has to be prepared to cope with the banter and laughter from the teams to one another on the other’s entries.

There will be a very special evening on Monday, 15th January, when Gavin Hoey will be making a welcome return to the club.

Gavin is a very talented presenter who demonstrates clearly what he is doing and how he is doing it and then carries out live post-processing of his photographs. His session is entitled “Lighten up” and Gavin will be showing some great ways to light your photos, from objects to portraits. As always, non-members are welcome to attend the evening by payment of £5 at the door. However, the event has been

Honesty by Stan Clements

circulated to other Photography Clubs in the region and is likely to be well-attended so prospective visitors are advised to contact the club secretary at: secretary@haylingislandcameraclub.co.uk to book a seat in advance.

Early morning mist in Emsworth by Janet Andrews

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