PO9 & PO10 Edition 34

Edition 34

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SLEIGH RIDES IN TO EMSWORTH

MUSIC Scrumpy Bob’s Column

PhotoMusic Competition New Club?

Dave’s Beers Books

Havant Rotarians rode into Emsworth on their fabulous sleigh with Santa on board to delight those gathered for the annual turning on of the Christmas lights ceremony.

Read more about the Rotary Club activities and fund raising, on page 27

Jonathan’s Wining

Going Off the Rails?

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See ‘Your Money’ column about taxes for small business owners

From scientific wonder to environmental scourge in little more than a century. The environmental impact of single use plastics and the steps toward a solution.

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MORE DEFIBRILLATORS DONATED BY POSTCODE PUBLICATIONS c.1,600.

On 11 November Emsworth Sailing The oldest sailing club on Chichester Club (ESC) formally launched its centenary Harbour, ESC is a family oriented club with celebrations and commemorations with a a thriving sailing and social community, with reception in the clubhouse on Bath Road. members drawn not just from the More than one hundred and fifty surrounding locality but attracting families people attended the drinks reception and from further afield, such as Surrey and cake cutting, along with eight former London.

Commodores of the club.

ESC is a Royal Yachting Association This marks the first of a series of (RYA) affiliated club and has produced its activities both on and off the water, fair share of Olympic contenders and including a centenary regatta, a sail-past, a national champions, currently counting moonlight race, kayak and paddle-board fun more than 30 national or world titles from events, an East Head family invasion, and for amongst the male, female and junior the landlubbers a beer and band festival, a members since 2000 alone. Indeed among centenary ball, vintage tea party, and a hard its most famous scions are Admiral of the back history of the club.

Fleet Lord Louis The juniors, who make • 2019 is Emsworth Sailing Mountbatten and the round up more than 20% of the Club’s centenary, which the world yachtsman and membership, also have a full makes it the oldest sailing record breaker, Sir Peter programme of fun events club in Chichester Harbour Blake. with an Emsworth millpond • A full programme of activities Marking the launch, club carnival, a swimming gala, is scheduled both on and off Commodore, Michael Geary crabbing competitions and a the water throughout the year said: sail to and BBQ on Fowley • Focus will be the weekend of “Emsworth Sailing Club Island.

22-23 June with flagship has gone from strength to The club, which has been events, activities and parties strength over many at its current address since catering for the wide, diverse generations, and I am its formation, was founded by membership honoured to be leading the six members at the end of centenary celebrations on behalf of the World War I and has grown in popularity members. and strength to its current membership of

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Postcode Publications supporting less fortunate people this winter …contd from front page: Every pound of the funds will be used to supply sleeping bags, tents, and ‘emergency rucksacks’ (containing essentials such as warm socks, dry clothes, a torch, gloves, and basic foodstuffs). These will be given on request to deserving people in most desperate need (following an assessment of their circumstances by The Havant Homeless Trust). The Beacon Coffee Shop, in the Meridian shopping centre, the United Reformed Church in North Street, Havant and St Faith’s Church are all access-points for such help.

The Havant Homeless Trust is currently

concluding legal work necessary to become an independent Charity. In the meantime, donations for their vital work can be made to the Rector’s Christmas Appeal, via the Parish Office (2 North Street), Tuesday to Friday mornings, or online any time by using the donate buttons on the front page of the parish website: www.stfaith.com Such donations are made possible by our corporate supporters and advertisers, so please support them in turn so that we can continue with this importatnt community work - not just talking about it, doing it!

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Alan mak mP

Thank you to everyone that submitted a nomination for my third Havant Small Business Awards, which was once again a tremendous success thanks to the support of residents.

From across the constituency more than 500 businesses that were nominated this year, there were plenty of fantastic and enterprising stories that shows that business in our area is thriving.

The overall winner was Havant & Waterlooville FC, an organisation that has enjoyed stellar success on and off the

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Report on my work locally and in Westminster

pitch in recent years, achieving back-toback promotions to reach the highest level of the non-league pyramid and growing a thriving commercial business with the Westleigh pub, which won the Best Pub Award.

The football club is also well known for its work in the Leigh Park area through the “Hawks in the Community” programme, providing outreach and sporting activities for young people.

It was just one of 12 businesses that were recognised with winners announced

in 12 separate categories from Best Café, Takeaway and Pub to Best Family Business, Apprentice and Business Personality.

My awards show that across the Havant constituency we have so many thriving businesses. One of the Government's key tasks is ensuring that it helps grow our local businesses, create jobs and deliver for all of our communities.

So it was right that the Chancellor used his budget to give back to local people and shop owners. That has

included cutting business rates for up to 90 per cent of all shops, saving them up to £8,000 each year, raising the Personal Tax Allowance to £12,500 saving a basic rate taxpayer £1,205 compared to 2010.

The successful businesses highlighted by my Small Business Awards, partnered with a business friendly environment being created by the Government give me hope that the Havant constituency has a bright future ahead.

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InJURED In An ACCIDEnT AT WORK? UNSURE WHAT TO DO NEXT? Construction sites and building sites, in particular, are hazardous and dangerous places and the risk of a serious accident occurring is high. Workers are often concentrating on their own area of work and in a noisy and hectic environment, serious accidents do happen. Statistics from the Health & Safety Executive show that in 2016/17, there were around thirty fatalities and around 64,000 non-fatal injuries.

Your employers have a legal responsibility to put procedures into place so that your workplace is safe. If they fail to do so and you suffer an injury as a result, you may be able to make a claim for your injuries together with any financial losses incurred.

It is fair to say that many people do not actually want to bring a claim against their employer but in some circumstances, the consequences may have a significant impact not only in terms of the injury itself but also on future earning capacity for the injured person and their family.

If you, a loved one or a friend have been involved in an accident at work, the following guidance may be of assistance to you.

What should I do if I have had an

accident at work?

Make sure the details of the accident circumstances is accurately reported in the Accident Book and that you read it through carefully before signing it. This should be done as soon as possible after the accident.

Write a clear description of exactly what happened whilst it is fresh in your mind. It is easy to forget details over time.

Make sure your Health & Safety representative knows about the accident and that photographs of the scene are taken.

Keep a note of any witnesses who saw what happened.

Can I be sacked for making a claim?

Not surprisingly, this is one of the most common questions asked and the answer is “No”. There are understandable concerns about the risk of losing your job but in many circumstances, if you are sacked, you may have a separate claim for unfair dismissal.

Your employer is legally required to have insurance in place to cover accidents and the claim will be dealt with by their insurers.

How much compensation could I receive?

This varies from case to case and will depend upon the severity of your injuries.

solicitors Consideration is taken as to how long your symptoms are likely to last for and whether or not they are permanent. In addition, you may recover financial losses including past losses – eg loss of earnings, care, medical treatment; and future losses. In some cases, future loss of earnings, treatment and care can be very high particularly if you have suffered life-changing injuries which impact upon the rest of your life. how long will it take?

Every case is different. Some claims may only take a few months whereas others, where the injuries are more serious and/or there are difficulties in proving liability (ie proving fault), it may take a lot longer.

Is there a time limit?

You should seek advice as soon as practicable whilst events are still fresh in your mind. However, it is crucial that the claim is brought within 3 years of the date of the accident as otherwise your claim will be statute-barred.

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how is the claim funded?

Legal Aid is not available. We offer assistance under a No Win No Fee agreement which means that if you win your claim, you recover compensation and the defendant pays our costs. If you lose your claim, you pay nothing.

At Swain & Co, we have a dedicated team of lawyers who specialise in accidents at work claims. From day one, we will be responsible for your claim and making contact with us either by telephone, email or at the office, is easy. We care about our clients and will make every effort to ensure that your claim runs as smoothly and as efficiently as possible with minimum stress to you. If would like free advice about making a claim, contact Vicki Wright on 023 9248 3322.

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Postcode Publications has teamed up with the Havant Rotary Club to launch an exciting new competition aimed at Young Photographers.

There are a few rules to follow so that all entrants can be judged fairly! Quite simply all you have to produce is a portfolio of three photographs based upon the theme “Beauty of Nature” in colour or black and white. Each print, including any mount, should be no larger than A4 size and Mobile Phones may be used.

There is some time to think about entering the competition as the closing date is: 28 February 2019

But the sooner entries are received the better.

There’s always some small print required when photographs are printed and published so it is important that you complete the application form which must accompany your portfolio.

The application form can be downloaded from the Havant Rotary Website: www.havantrotaryclub.org.uk Entries for this intermediate and senior level competition will be invited from 11 to 13, and 14 to 17 year old young people with an age qualifying date of 31st August 2018. An Information Pack is available from: www.rotarygbi.org

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CRAFT BEERS - Enjoy your Local Ales ThE bEST bEER bOOKS OF 2018 If you are looking for a present for someone who likes a beer then here are some suggestions.

All of these books can be ordered through your local bookshop or online. bEER bOOK OF ThE YEAR Unusual Pubs, Refreshment Rooms and Ale Trains by Bob Barton. Halsgrove £16.99.

This is a book of interest to lovers of trains, railway buildings and pubs.The bulk of the book is taken up with a gazetteer describing seventysix railway pubs and refreshment rooms across the country.The book is beautifully illustrated with pictures of the pubs and rooms. The author has personally visited all of the sites and this really comes through in his enthusiastic writing. (first published in 2013) SERIOUS READS AbOUT bEER 20th Century Pub by Boak R & Bailey J. Homewood Press - £16.99 - This is a social history of the pub which starts by offering a definition of a pub as a “third” place which is neither home nor the workplace. The book is well researched and provides very enjoyable read for anyone with an interest in how pubs have developed.

Think Beer, Drink Beer by John Holl.

Basic Books (USA) - £18.99 - John is one of America’s leading beer writers and was editor of All About Beer magazine for some years. This book is a series of long essays about the growth of craft beer in the USA, the importance of really appreciating beer, and the need for diversity in beer. Although written for an American audience, British beer lovers could learn much from John’s wise words.

PUb DIRECTORIES Where to Drink Beer by Jeppe JarnitBjergso. Phaidon - £16.99 - This is a big, hardback directory listing 1,600 bars in seventy countries and is compiled by five hundred brewers, publicans and beer writers from around the world. The UK gets 115

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

entries of which 35 are in London. Entries are quite basic, listing address, phone number and opening hours.

Good Pub Guide 2019 (37th ed.) by Fiona Stapley. Ebury - £15.99.

This guide book lists the top 5,000 pubs for food and drink in the UK. The following local pubs are included. Emsworth: Blue Bell, South Street; Coal Exchange, South Street; Lord Raglan, Queen Street; Sussex Brewery, Main Road, Hermitage. Havant: Old House at Home, South Street; Robin Hood, Homewell; Wheelwrights Arms, Emsworth Road; Royal Oak, Langstone High Street. Hayling: Maypole, Havant Road.

Good Beer Guide (46th ed.) 2019.

CAMRA - £15.99 - This annual guide lists the top 4,500 pubs in the UK for Real Ale. Well done to the following local pubs who are mentioned. Havant: Old House at Home, South St; Wheelwright’s Arms, Emsworth Road. Emsworth: Blue Bell, South St; Coal Exchange, South St. bEER TRAVEL gUIDES The Beer Bucket List by Mark Dredge. Dog ‘n’ Bone - £16.99 - The book kicks off with sixty pages on North America. The UK warrants forty pages and Europe gets fifty-six pages with the lion’s share going to Germany and Belgium.

Australasia get a respectable twenty-six pages of coverage.

Craft beer and global travel are both very popular activities for younger people and this well illustrated book will provide much inspiration.

CAMRA’S Good Beer Guide Belgium (8th ed.) by Joe Strange & Tim Webb. CAMRA - £14.99 - This book has brief chapters on the history of Belgium, travelling to Belgium, Belgian food, how beer is made and Belgian beer styles. There are listings over two hundred and forty Belgian breweries, their history and ratings for their beers. There is

also a comprehensive round-up of all the main beer cafés in Belgium by province and town.

Belgian Beer Trails by Erik Verdonck Lannoo (Belgium) - £25.27 If you are planning a beer holiday to Belgium how can you maximize the time you spend there in sampling the local brews? A good starting point is Belgian Beer Trails which divides the country up into nine areas and lists the breweries in each location together with tourist information about the area. The book is beautifully illustrated and contains full contact details for 195 breweries and 12 beer museums. There are also suggestions for nearby cafés and bars where local beers can be sampled.

Will Travel for Beer by Stephen Beaumont. Octopus £14.99 - This profusely illustrated book is based on the author’s twenty-seven years of global beer writing in which he takes us on a trip around the world focusing on beer festivals, bars and breweries rather than specific beers. The book may provide inspiration for those who are planning a gap year and want to fit in some craft beer destinations as well as the usual tourist attractions.

Atlas of Beer by Hoalst – Pullen N & Patterson MW. National Geographic - £25 - If you like reading the National Geographic magazine, then this atlas of beer may be of interest.

The book is full of diagrams, facts and figures, maps and beautiful colour photos. The authors visited four hundred breweries in twenty-eight countries in order to produce this striking study of world beers.

World’s Best Beers by McFarland B & Sandham T. Jacqui Small - £25 - The authors regularly tour the UK with their Thinking Drinkers show. The format of the book is to have brief reviews of beers from as many different craft breweries as is possible. There are longer articles about key breweries. The main countries covered

include: UK, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic and the USA. STYLE gUIDES 1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die

by Adrian Tierney-Jones. Cassell. £20 - The beers are divided into sections: Amber, Blonde, White, Dark and Speciality with each beer getting a write-up on its history and background. It is a global selection of beers with not all being available in the UK. The book is well illustrated. Personally I would have preferred the book to have been organised by style rather colour of beer - (revised ed.

First published 2010 and 2013) Craft Beer Dictionary by Richard Croasdale. Octopus £15 - This book contains comprehensive definitions of around two hundred and thirty terms that are commonly found in the world of beer. There are also one hundred full page arty beer-themed illustrations. The book absolutely up-to-date and includes NEIPA (New England or NorthEast IPA) an unfiltered, hazy, fruity, aromatic style of IPA which was only recognized as a distinct style in mid-2017.

Craft Beer by Dominic Roskrow. Collins £6.99 - This is a pocket sized book with illustrated reviews of one hundred and twenty different craft beers. The beers are listed in alphabetical order rather than by style or country which is the format adopted by most other writers. Dominic’s selection is quite heavily weighted in favour of British beers with over half the entries coming from the UK. Pocket Guide to Beer by Joe Dick & Nikki Welch. Birlinn - £7.99 - This is another slim, pocket guide to help one understand the myriad of styles which comprise the world of craft beer.

What makes this book somewhat different is that it groups beers onto a tube map style graphic.

The idea is that the different beer styles are like stations on the underground and each line takes one on a journey of discovery through the various categories of beer found within a style group.

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Physio-logical supports Rowan’s hospice Natalie March, from Physio-logical raised £650 for Rowan’s Hospice after completing the Great South Run and her first half marathon.

The Rowan’s Hospice is a charity that supports people living with life-limiting Left: Natalie March (right), Director of Physio-logical presenting a cheque to Rowan’s Hospice.

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illnesses, their families and carers in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire.

Natalie said “I am really pleased to support the Rowan’s Hospice. The care they gave my mother-in-law Lesley March, who sadly lost her fight with Cancer at just 60 years old, was amazing.

The support they have given to the whole family has been brilliant too”.

ADVERTISE WITH US AND GET NOTICED IT HELPS A LOT OF PEOPLE contact: a.westbrook@postcodepublications.com

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The Dramatic Art of the London Underground

From Sue Young

On Saturday morning, 16th November, a full audience attended an illustrated and informative Day School organised by Havant WEA (Workers' Education Association) and presented by Mike Grundy at the Spring, Havant, on the subject: “The Dramatic Art of the London Underground.” Many members of the audience were not previously aware of the extent of the artwork because, as Mike explained, “Nobody ever sees the Art - it is always behind the traveller.”

The audience was taken on a pictorial journey through the London Underground – stopping at every station. The association

between art and the underground began in 1908 when its then publicity officer, Frank Pick, commissioned leading artists to work on poster campaigns. Most of the present artwork was commissioned in 2000. As there are 270 stations altogether it is not feasible to describe all the images presented but the following are some of the highlights: As the artwork reflects the locality, at Baker Street there are images of Sherlock Holmes, at Trafalgar Square, near the National Gallery, are paintings dedicated to the Renaissance period. On the Northern Line at the Oval are humorous murals, statues and banners of cricketers. There are

Art Deco images at Leicester Square but in contrast East Finchley is in modern style. Oxford Circus has a colourful mural of Snakes and ladders: the diversity and detail of the images is astounding. Not only are there paintings, there are statues, and even abstract mosaics by Eduardo Paolozzi at Tottenham Court Road. - pictured above with Mike Grundy.

Throughout the Day School there were opportunities for the audience to express

their views and interpretation of the illustrations with a quiz at the end, matching specific artwork to stations. Many people had been enthused to seek out for themselves the Dramatics Art on the London Underground.

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new booklets on Local mills

havant Town mill Corn had been grown and milled into flour in the Havant area for hundreds of years. The Domesday Book recorded that Havant had two mills and over time there

must have been many more.

The Havant Town Mill was still in operation until the early 1900s. A new booklet; A History of the Mills at Havant, Langstone and Brockhampton researched by Jennifer Bishop is the subject of the latest History of the Borough of Havant booklet which is on sale at the Havant museum in East Street.There is also a booklet on the mills of Bedhampton, Hayling Island and Emsworth. Copies can also be obtained from Ralph Cousins on 023 9248 4024 or ralph.cousins@btinternet.com These and all other booklets can be read on line for free at: thespring.co.uk/heritage/local/history-booklets/

hAYLIng ChOIR nOW SIngIng LOUDER

Another match-funded donation from Postcode Publications with Alan Westbrook second from left handing over much needed sound equipment to members of the Hayling Chior: - Julia Robinson Co-chair, Peter Turner Co-chair and Jim Ware stage manager

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Waitrose support havant Stroke Club

Waitrose in Havant are great supporters of community groups and events, and Havant Stroke Club was lucky enough to receive £520 from their green token community fund.

The club are based at Bedhampton Community Centre and meet every week on a Monday between 10am and 12pm. They currently have space for new members, and do a variety of activities, from guest speakers to quizzes to sing-a-longs, and even have a gentle exercise session for those who would like it. There’s always a welcoming face, hot drink and biscuit, and a chat for those

who want it.

The Club have kept the costs low at £2 per session to ensure that it is accessible for everybody, but this means they don’t always have the funds to treat their members.

That’s why the Waitrose donation has come at just the right time, as they are now using the money to take their members out for a Christmas three course meal, with panto entertainment afterwards.

If you are interested in coming along to the Club - or know somebody who might be, please contact Bedhampton Community Centre on 023 9248 0654 or email office@bedhamptoncommunity.org

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Taxes for Small business Owners

The Office of Tax Simplification is seeking the views of small business owners about the impact of tax on their business and which parts of the tax system are particularly complex and hard to get right.

While we await their findings (due to be published in Spring 2019), here is a brief summary of the five main taxes for small businesses: Income tax As a sole trader you will start to pay income tax on your business’s profit once it goes over the personal allowance threshold of £11,850 (for 2018/19 tax year).

This is assuming you have no other income, such as a salary from a job or rental income, to allow for.

If your business is a limited company, you could pay income tax on any salary or dividends you take from the company. If, and how much you pay, depends on the amount you take out. national Insurance Although not strictly a tax, National Insurance (NI) is money paid to the government and is therefore often referred to as a form of tax.

As a sole trader you will pay a flat weekly rate of £2.95 Class 2 NI unless your business’s profits are under the small profits threshold of £6,205. If under, you can still pay Class 2 NI voluntarily to protect your entitlement to State Pension and other benefits. If your profits are above £8,424 you will also pay Class 4

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NI which is calculated as a percentage of your profits.

If your business is a limited company and you receive a weekly sum of £162.01 or more, you will be required to pay Class 1 employee’s NI from your wages.

Your company will also have to pay employer Class 1 NI unless it is covered by the employment allowance.

Corporation tax There is no equivalent of the personal allowance for limited companies so corporation tax is payable at 19% as soon as the company makes a profit. However, if it has previous losses these can be carried forward to a later accounting period.

VAT Businesses that make VATable sales of over the current VAT threshold of £85,000 have to register for VAT and make quarterly VAT returns. VATable sales are sales of goods or services that would have had VAT charged on them if made by a VAT -registered business. The standard rate of VAT is 20% for most goods and services, however a 5% reduced rate and 0% zero rate apply in some cases. business rates If you run your business from an office or retail premises you may be liable for business rates. When using your home you should not have to pay business rates unless, for example, you employ staff who work from your home or you have adapted your home in order to work there.

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Three easy 'swaps' to reduce the amount of everyday single-use plastic 2. Plastic cotton bud sticks. We find thousands of these on our regular beach cleans, and it's easy to buy paper sticks instead.

Lissie Pollard from the Final Straw Solent initiative says that as well cutting out the use of single use plastic bags, bottles, straws and coffee cups. Here are three 'swaps' that we can make to help: 1. Toothbrushes - switch to bamboo ones, they have a biodegradable bamboo handle and many will have BRA-free nylon bristles. They clean teeth just as well as a standard plastic toothbrush but are far better for the environment.

3. Plastic cutlery. Why not get your own travel set to take with you so you don't need to throw plastic knives, forks or spoons in the rubbish bin?

Check what your council recycles There is a useful government website link where you can put in your postcode to see what your local council recycles: https://www.gov.uklrecyclingcollecti ons Remember, if you are new to the area, what can be recycled locally may be different from where you lived before.

‘A Frame’ litter pick stations Final Straw Solent have teamed up with a number of local businesses to provide litter picking equipment and bags for people to help keep the area clean.

"The A-frame '#2minutebeachclean' boards have litter-pickers that people can borrow and litter collection bags if they wish to help clean up the surrounding area' Bianca Carr from Final Straw Solent says: "The idea is that people take one of the litter-pickers and spend a few minutes filling a bag from litter on the beach. They can then empty the bag into the nearest waste bin, return the picker for someone else to use, and pop the used bag into the station's used bag bin."

“There are currently eight stations located at sites around the area, sponsored by local businesses who take responsibility for putting them out each

morning, ensuring they have enough bags throughout the day, and taking them in when they close for the day.”

“People help promote the facilities by sharing photos using the hashtag #2minutebeachclean and #finalstrawsolent on twitter or Instagram or posting on Facebook It all helps to get the message out there” .

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Postcode Publications Cycling around the POs with U3A

By Mike Skiffins Portsmouth CTC

The University of the Third age is a UK movement of people in their Third Age, which is defined, not by a particular age in number of years, but by the period in life following full time employment.

They come together to continue their educational, creative, and social interests in a friendly and informal way, and to explore new interests.

There are several local groups each with its own set of interests, and several of them have cycling groups.

Judith Worley of Havant U3A writes: ‘ We are a small group never more than nine cyclists on our monthly rides which have taken us on many delightful routes.

The Isle of Wight is a favourite every summer with its friendly cycleways. Round Portsmouth Island, round Hayling and round Langstone Harbour are regular favourites and sometimes we put our bikes on the train and venture further afield from Chichester, Petersfield or Worthing.

Hayling Island U3A cycling group arranges social rides on the first Tuesday of each month at 10-o-clock. Any member can join their rides which are relatively short two to three hours - . The rides are not fast and, in any case, go at the pace of the slowest rider, using quiet lanes where possible, but cannot avoid roads altogether.

Emsworth U3A rides are up to 10 miles, sometimes less Rides are on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month starting from Emsworth Park (car park), Horndean Road, at 09.30 prompt Emsworth U3A has an agreement with Havant U3A that they can each join each other's groups Ems Valley U3A 'Cycling for Pleasure' meets on the 3rd Monday of each month,

throughout the summer and into the winter months as far as is practical - weather permitting.

Start: 11am. Bridge Street Car Park ; Finish: Early-mid afternoon Outings vary from local country and coastal routes to more distant destinations via carmounted bike racks and group travel by train Rowlands Castle U3A social midweek cycle rides meet under the big tree opposite the stores on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month on a ‘just turn up’ basis.

All RC U3A members or prospective members are welcome. Departure at 9.30 am. The ride on the 2nd Thursday is further or hillier than the one on the 4th Thursday.

The style of ride is intended to encourage those who have bikes in the garage and ‘always meant to get out’ to come for a ride, as well as more seasoned riders looking for a casual mid-week ride.

Longer and off road rides are possible, or a short break away, depending on interest.

Rides avoid main roads wherever possible, and use quiet lanes and tracks.

There is a back marker, and we re-group at turnings and junctions. No one is left behind, or forced to ride beyond their capabilities.

All Groups mention that they pause part way round the ride for tea or coffee stops.

Other U3A groups in our area include Portsdown (Cosham), Portsmouth, Waterlooville, and Horndean, none of whom have a cycling group at the moment.

However, Beryl Shepherd of Portsdown suggests that if your own U3A has no cycling group you could apply to join a neighbouring group or start a new cycling group in your own U3A.’

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havant hockey Club Celebrate Continued growth from Alex Rennie

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Havant Hockey Club has continued to enjoy the golden afterglow of the 2016 Rio Olympics with increased participation in all sections.

Thriving at all levels, the club has thirteen men’s and ladies’ senior teams, as well as nine junior age group-based teams that play every single week.

Part of the success in boosting participation has come from a Back 2

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Hockey initiative which has been developed alongside England Hockey to either welcome players back to the game or for those who are simply trying it for the first time.

Havant Hockey Club Chairman Chris Pickett said: “I’ve been delighted by the success of the Back 2 Hockey initiative which has captured some of the excitement caused by our success in the Olympics and has resulted in new players playing the game for the first time. We are a social and inclusive club, so I encourage anyone who might have seen hockey at the Olympics or the recent World Cup in London and is thinking of playing for the first-time to get in contact. Training sessions are open to players of any age, skill or experience.”

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Cycle Clinic

By Mike Skiffins, Portsmouth CTC

Q We've had a wonderful Summer and Autumn has started with a few cold days, so I am wondering whether to put my bike away, or carry on all through the Winter.

A It is really your choice. If you feel happy and confident, carry on riding, but if you dread the cold and wet, then don't.

If you choose to lay your bike up for the Winter, then it is best to put it somewhere dry and sheltered from the weather. If you have a dry shed or garage, then that is fine, but if you have to leave it locked outside, then at least cover it with a tarpaulin if you can.

Oil or grease the bike chain and gears to stop them going rusty while your back is turned, and keep the tyres pumped up, even though you are not riding. Best to check the tyres once a month. If any tyre goes flat the rubber is folded in half which can promote cracks in the side wall, and eventually, failure.

If you are going to carry on riding through the winter there are a few things to think about.

The bike should be OK, but when you get back from a rainy or muddy ride it is sensible to give the bike a wipe down with an old towel or cloth of some kind to reduce the risk of rust. A quick squirt of furniture polish onto another cloth can then be wiped over the paintwork to help it shrug off moisture.

Most of the moving parts of the bike are sealed against the weather so you don't have to go round with an oil can every week, but after a wet ride it is a good idea to have a spray can of '3 in 1' or similar oil and spray the gears in the back wheel while you turn the pedals backwards. Two or three turns will expose all the links of the chain and all the cogs of the gears to the oil spray.

Mary, Mary quite contrary How does your bicycle go with pedals and bell, a helmet as well and the Peloton, all in a row If you can keep your bike under cover ( and I know that some of you can't) then it keeps it dry until next time.

After the bike you will need to think about yourself, and your clothing, but I don't like recommending any special items or makes. Specialist cycle clothing is designed to do a specific job, and it is nice to copy the top cyclists but for normal cycling, normal ideas on clothing are true.

You will need a good waterproof jacket, preferably one that is fairly long at the back, and several layers of tops to go underneath. Waterproof trousers are also available, but I find that they are bulky to cycle in and Lycra type pants can be better as they dry out very quickly.

Finally you need to think about your hands.Your hands sit out in front of you clutching what is basically a steel tube, so make sure that you have good gloves for the coldest weather. They don't have to be expensive, although the very best can cost a lot, but if you have some 'puffy' gloves they are made of several layers with the outers wind and waterproof and the other layers and the padding trapping air to keep you warm.

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the second tier of English Hockey in the National Conference West, entering the winter break in second place, within playoff contention, while the Ladies 1st XI compete in the South Premier League.

Men’s 1st XI Coach Raj Laly added: “It’s been a tough first half to the season, but I’m pleased to be entering the winter break in second place. We’ve played some good hockey, and having won five of our last six games we are in an excellent position for the second half of the season.”

Details of how to join and full information about the Club can be found on their website: www.havanthockeyclub.org.uk

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Independence not Isolation

bell-Tower Louvres Renewal underway Thanks to a donation of £1,600 by Postcode Publications, renovation of the first of three bell-tower louvres is underway at St Faith’s Church, Havant. The completion of the louvres will be the final step in improving the appearance of Havant’s oldest continually-used public building – following the renovations of the clock faces, weather-vane and flag-pole in recent years (funded largely by supporters of Postcode Publications). This is part of St Faith’s ‘Big Build Campaign’, which along with the outside improvements, has also carried out extensive renovations to the inside of the building.

The louvres are a vital part of the ancient art of bell-ringing, which has been taking place at St Faith’s for at least 400 years. The louvres direct the sound of the bells downwards to the ground, enabling them to be heard clearly and accurately by all. They also protect the bell chamber itself from the ingress of birds.

Donations are urgently required to complete the North and South-facing louvres, to complete this landmark project.

Donations to St Faith’s ‘Big Build Campaign’ can be made in the Parish Office (2 North Street) ), Tuesday to Friday mornings, or online anytime at https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/donate/theparochial-church-council-of-the-

ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-faith-havant The Havant ringers are always on the look-out for new members, and welcome enquiries from anyone who would like to learn this ancient skill. Practice sessions are held every Tuesday evening, from 7.30pm.

Or, for an informal chat, call the Rector, Canon Tom Kennar, on 07881 025592, or email tomkennar@gmail.com

U3A members are very similar and very different. If you perused a general meeting of our Havant branch you would see men and women of a certain age joining together with a common purpose to learn, either at individual interest groups or by a shared experience at general meetings. Some attend happily individually or with friends; others stay on the periphery without indication of their thoughts.

Coincidentally, over the last few weeks we have distributed leaflets with details of our organisation to various sites in the Havant area. This has included Community Halls, Churches of different denomination, Doctors Surgeries and Art Centres. Talking to people at these venues also highlighted issues of loneliness and isolation. It is therefore important for us that a balance is maintained between individuals enjoying independent living, learning and activities and those that need an encouraging hand.

Havant U3A has a welcome group that delights in greeting members old and new on arrival, helping those that would like some guidance particularly during their first few attendances.

Our groups continue to thrive and this month the Photography group is centre stage. They consistently produce beautiful images, regularly choosing a selection of photographs for our online Gallery and

some have been included in local publications. Included here is ‘Take Off from Rowlands Castle’, (pictured left) captured by U3A Committee member Geoff Worthington.

There are vacancies and new members will be very welcome.

Another group enjoying discussing these testing times is Current Affairs. The group has a good mix of members who have managed to cover a wide range of subjects as well as the ubiquitous ‘Brexit’. Last months meeting provided food for thought in respect of young people and their use of social media, now becoming a huge challenge for teachers, parents and grandparents.

Most of us know we cannot turn back from the sometimes frightening advance, but keeping us protected from potential pitfalls was well worth a debate.

Please come along and join in. Contact: www.havantu3a.org.uk

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Postcode Publications Stronger, more Flexible, Pain-Free Readers My name is Katy O’Sullivan from Physiological, a Chartered Physiotherapist who works with Natalie March within My Fitness Hub, Havant and in Rowlands Castle in the PO postcode areas. We offer hands on physiotherapy, rehabilitation exercises, acupuncture and sports massage treatments within our two clinics and we also offer home visits too. I hope you found our last self-help exercises for plantarfaciitis useful.

So today’s subject is “Knee osteoarthritis, what can I do to help part 1?”

Here is a testimonial from one of our clients: “Physio-logical are very skilled and sensitive in their approach. I have been for treatment on my knees and always come away with increased movement. I am given further exercises to work on before the next appointment…..I even do them! Although there is still some stiffness, which is probably a result of age and wear and tear, I have much less pain and better movement than in the past, which I didn’t believe was possible. Thank you to Physio-logical”. Mr H What is Knee Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (osteo- bone, arthr – joint, itis – inflammation) is a problem which affects the lining of your joints.

In a healthy joint the ends of each bone are covered in a smooth lining called cartilage.

This allows for easy gliding between the bones and pain free movement at the joint.

Osteoarthritis (OA) causes thinning and/or roughening of this cartilage and can result in pain, stiffness and swelling. The knee is the largest joint in the body and so is one of the most commonly affected by osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis can be diagnosed with an assessment from your physiotherapist or doctor and can be confirmed by an x-ray.

However, it is important to know that often damage seen on an x-ray doesn’t correlate with symptoms. Some people experience high levels of pain and disability with minimal joint damage and likewise others have severe joint damage and yet display very few symptoms.

There is a common misconception about osteoarthritis that, once the damage is done, there is nothing you can do. Whilst you can’t repair the damaged cartilage, you can reduce your symptoms, improve your ability to use your knee, and minimise future damage. As a last resort, some people do require surgery, but there are lots of conservative options you can try before that.

What are the symptoms of OA Knee?

People with OA Knee may have a number of symptoms including: • Pain • Stiffness

… tips and exercises from our Award Winning Physiotherapy Clinic • Sometimes a grinding or grating sensation when you move the joint • Swelling how can physiotherapy help with OA Knee?

At Physio-logical we see and treat a lot of osteoarthritis and have put together some advice for management. We hope that by following our advice, it might improve your symptoms and quality of life.

• Pace your activities – avoid the ‘boom and bust’ cycle. This is when you have a good day and decide to get everything done whilst you can. This then leads to a flare up of your symptoms the following day and you are unable to do anything because of the pain.You wait until the pain subsides and then the cycle continues again. It is better to do little and often.

• Exercise – keeping the muscles that support your knee joint strong and supple can make a really big difference to the symptoms of osteoarthritis but remember ‘pacing’ applies to your exercises too.

• Weight management – decreasing the amount of load going through your joints makes a big difference to the amount of strain the joint takes, particularly in load bearing joints such as knees. Evidence shows that being obese can increase your risk of osteoarthritis by a factor of 3, and even a 5kg weight loss can reduce your risk by 50%.

• Orthotics – foot position can play a part in the strain going through your knee joints in some people. Sometimes a simple off the shelf foot orthotic that helps support your arch with comfortable, supportive footwear can make a big difference to your knee pain.

• Remain physically active – aim for 150 minutes of exercise over a week, walking, running, cycling, swimming, whatever makes your heart beat a bit harder.

Physical activity guidelines can be found at the Arthritis Research UK website, but be conscious of pacing yourself!

Treatment There are lots of different treatment options from exercises, taping, to sports massage to release off tight muscles, knee joint mobilisations, stretches and acupuncture.

In the next edition we will be sharing some self help exercises for those suffering with OA knee.

If any of the above sounds familiar or if you suffer from osteoarthritis in your knees then we can help you here at Physio-logical in Havant and Rowlands Castle.We all regularly see patients with a wide range of knee pain symptoms. Call our clinic today on 07835 712306 to find out more about how our team of experienced physiotherapists and soft tissue therapists can help. Alternatively you can get in contact with us via enquiries@physio-logical.net or book online at https://physio-logical.net/contact-us/

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Eco-Friendly healthcare The definition of eco-friendly is “Not harmful to the environment”.

Increasingly, the impact of ecologically harmful human activities to the environment is being brought to our attention. For example, who now is not aware of the problems associated with the use of plastics?

Probably, most of us would like to do our bit to help to reduce pollution. Now, please consider this. When you take any medication, either prescribed or over the counter, have you ever given a thought to where it may eventually end up?

After drugs have passed through your body, they are excreted in your urine and faeces. This means they go down the toilet and into the drains. Then where do they go?

Environmental testing has revealed the presence of diabetes drugs, antibiotics, the contraceptive pill, anti inflammatories, pain killers and antidepressants in rivers, lakes, soil, manure and even drinking water. Drugs and their metabolites have been detected in fish and other creatures, thus entering the food chain. A 2014 report by UK Water Industry Research found that in most of the 160 sewage treatment works studied, several common drugs were present in the final effluent in concentrations high enough to potentially affect ecosystems. The full impact of drug contamination on plant, animal and human health is not yet known, but as the number of prescriptions goes up

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year on year, the situation is likely to get worse.

What can be done? Improving the removal of impurities at the waste water treatment works would be a massive, costly task and unlikely to solve the problem. This would also be another case of shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. Would it not be preferable for fewer drugs to be used in the first place, thereby reducing the risk of contamination?

The largest group of over the counter medicine usage is painkillers. It accounted for 23.2% of sales in 2015. Science has already proved that prolonged use of such medication can be harmful to the body, and we are now suspecting it may be harmful to the environment too.

Chiropractor Sheila Stakim of Emsworth Chiropractic Clinic has been in practice for 23 years. During that time she has treated over 6,000 people. The vast majority of these people initially consulted her for help because they were in pain. The most common complaints are neck and back pain, as well as sciatica, headaches, shoulder, hip and knee pain.

Before they saw Sheila, many had been taking painkillers and/or anti inflammatories, either prescribed or over the counter, for their symptoms.

Chiropractic care uses no drugs. The aim is to diagnose and treat, whenever possible, the cause of the pain, not just mask the symptoms with medication.

Sheila says that most of the people she has treated reported that they were able to reduce markedly or even cease completely their use of painkillers, as well as a variety of medications for associated complaints. This is surely a positive step towards Eco-Friendly Healthcare.

Emsworth resident, Simon (pictured), had been taking painkillers and antiinflammatories for years for sciatica and back pain caused by a lumbar disc injury. Chiropractic care helped him tremendously.

He has been attending Emsworth Chiropractic Clinic regularly since 2007 for spinal check-ups and preventive maintenance care. Simon says “I used to take painkillers all the time, but now it is extremely rare for me to need them. My back feels great since seeing Sheila”.

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Spinnaker Chorus bring home LAbbS bronze medal

The Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers 2018 (LABBS) Convention took place in Harrogate in October. Twenty five choruses from across the UK took to the Convention Centre stage on Saturday. Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Chorus, contestant number eleven, performed at 13:39 singing a fabulous two song set. Firstly, a lively, fun up-tempo tune, I Love Being Here With You, written by Peggy Lee and William Schluger, (Arr.by Aaron Dale) followed by a passionate, emotional rendition

of What Kind Of Fool Am I, written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse (Arr.

by David Harrington).

Our time on stage flew incredibly fast and we were buzzing after our performance. Then following an anxious wait for the panel of nine professional Barbershop judges to make their final decision, Spinnaker Chorus were delighted to be announced as the LABBS 2018 Bronze Medal Winners especially as this was our competing debut with LABBS.

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We went to convention as first timers with no expectations but just wanting to give our best possible performance, and show our support to the many other choruses attending. The competition standard, both visually and vocally was extremely high which made our bronze medal placing such a pleasing and surprising achievement. Our success was extra special because we had eight new Spinnaker members singing with us in their first competition at this event.

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everyone was so welcoming and supportive. We are extremely proud to be bronze medallists and we look forward to an exciting future as we start on our musical journey with the LABBS organisation.

Singing in a choir is so good for a healthy mind, body and spirit. Meeting weekly with others who share a passion for singing, whatever the genre, provides friendship, support and a sense of belonging. Spinnaker is like a huge family with 70 plus members ranging in age from 20’s to 80’s. No experience required to join us just a love of singing. Just email: adventacappella@yahoo.com

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By Jonathan Rogers of VIN Wine Merchants Emsworth

We all know that December can be an expensive month. The money we spend on the high street buying gifts for our friends and family seems to increase year after year. Not to mention the amount spent on extra food, goodies we would not normally eat during the rest of the year.

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

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

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

‘What makes a bargain wine a bargain?’

It’s a question I often get asked along with ‘is a wine that cost £50 significantly better than a wine that cost £5?’ The answer I usually give is if you prefer the £5 bottle better than the £50 bottle then no it’s not.

Wine is all about personal preference. It’s good to go for different styles and explore different wines but we generally know what styles we like. Remember one thing, if you like the wine then it’s a good one.

The other way to look at saving is drink less but better. This is a good way of cutting back on the wine consumption after the Christmas festivities as well as saving a few pennies and you can also adopt this philosophy all year round. Better quality wines will last much longer once you have opened them.

As long as you keep the top tightly sealed and whites in the fridge then it will last much longer than a cheaper wine. If you only want one or two glasses every few days, then there is no danger of your wine going off quickly.

Here are few wines to enjoy in January without breaking the bank.

Heritage White, South East France £7.99 - Crisp and fresh with a lively zingy character and a fruity finish.

Fred’s Food

Stansted Shin of beef Stew This is a simple, satisfying and delicious dish that can be added to depending on what ingredients you have available. The trick is to make sure you know which cut of beef to use. I would ask the butcher for beef shin to create a stew that is rich, melt in the mouth and bursting with flavour. It cannot be beaten – especially at this time of year when the cold and the damp starts to get in the bones.

I always avoid pre-packed “stewing beef” as you have no idea which joint it has come from. Usually it is a mix of off cuts so that some will cook quicker than other bits. Shin is particularly tough and you cannot cook it quickly. It requires hours of gentle cooking to turn the meat into rich, full flavoured tenderness. It is worth the wait.

You can add diced carrot, celery, parsnip or mushrooms, depending on what you have in stock. I also like to add a bit of heat with a chilli or hot sauce. Whole cloves of garlic and strips of orange rind is another winner, depending on your preference.

Makulu Chenin South Africa £6.59 - Citrus fruit with a soft crisp finish.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes • Cooking Time: 180-220 minutes • Servings: 6 Ingredients • 1kg beef shin • 1 tbsp plain flour • 1 tsp mustard powder • 30g/1 tbsp beef dripping (or vegetable oil) • 3 onions, peeled and diced large

Heritage Red, South East France £7.99 Soft rounded red with loads of flavour and a light smooth finish.

method The basic recipe is to dust the diced shin in the flour and mustard, brown in the a heavy bottomed pot in small batches over a high heat and remove. Add the chopped vegetables to brown then return the meat to the pot, cover with a decent stock and/or wine or stout, along with your herbs (bay leaf, peppercorns, rosemary or thyme).

Bring to the boil before placing in a low oven (160°C) to cook for at least 3 hours, until the meat is tender.

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it tastes better the next day. It’s ideal for the weekend, with any extra for a mighty fine midweek meal.

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With particular expertise in wealth planning and property matters for individual clients and providing full business support for commercial clients the Belcher Frost team delivers a high standard of care and support for all clients.

Our ethos is that clients will always be able to speak to someone who is familiar with their matter, personal client service is paramount and our clients can be confident that we have the necessary expertise to manage their work.

Please contact us at 3 West Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DX Tel: 01243 377231 Email: enquiries@belcherfrost.co.uk or visit our website – www.belcherfrost.co.uk

bELChER FROST SOLICITORS OPEn SECOnD OFFICE Belcher Frost Solicitors have been part of the Emsworth community since 1977. Penny Smith joined the firm in 2002 as a partner specialising in Private Client work and under her guidance Belcher Frost continues to prosper.

The firm has opened a second office in The Square in Emsworth which has been transformed into a light and modern working environment. Both the West Street office and the Square benefit from state of the art IT and telephone systems.

The aim for Belcher Frost is to give a personal service to its clients and tailor advice to their needs. Belcher Frost acts for local clients as well as many clients who live out of the area and who continue to instruct the firm.

Belcher Frost is keen to be involved in community initiatives and work very closely within the Emsworth Business Association, with two of its staff being on its committee.

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Havant Academy Updates December 2018 This academic year the students of Havant Academy made it clear that they wanted to help raise money for charities throughout the year. So far this year we have had two very successful days.

The first of these was the 10th October, when the Academy took part in #HelloYellow and raised a total of £176.00. #HelloYellow, Young Minds, help to raise awareness of youth mental health which took part on the World Mental Health Day.

On the 14th November the Academy took part in the first House event fundraiser day. Challenger were the first house to take part, the students from Challenger chose the Charity, Over The Wall. This charity help to provide summer camps for children and their families who are coping with serious illness and conditions. In total they raised a fantastic £324.37 In 2019 we have another three houses planning their charity days, as well as other national and world wide fundraising and awareness days that we are planning to take part in. As an Academy we feel its very important for us to give back the community and charities that help our students and their families.

Finally, all of the staff and students would like to wish the local community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2019!

Havant Academy PTA We are looking for new members for our growing Parent Teacher Association.

If you are interested or know someone who might be, please email: pta@havantacademy.co.uk for more information

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A U C T I O N E E R & A N T I Q U E S E N T H U S I A S T H I L A RY B O LT o n E M S W O RT H A U C T I O N S Over the last 20 years I’ve been lucky enough to turn a life-long interest in “old things” into two of my current day jobs – auctioneering in Emsworth Auctions and running an antiques & collectables shop, Emsworth Antiques Etc. in the town’s West Street.

Of course, this all brings me into contact with the world of the ‘pre-loved’, vintage and antique.

You can buy yourself (or a friend) an item from a by-gone era just about any day of the week from an auction or a shop like ours – should you choose to.

So why bring it up now?

The answer, my friends, is that at about this time of year many of us go soul-searching and come up with a list of revised life-style aims otherwise known as “New Year’s Resolutions”.

There can’t be one of us who hasn’t looked at the veritable mountain of rubbish we’ve

era for furnishing a room in your house. Buying accumulated over the past few weeks, the real thing from auction will cost a without inadvertently thinking fraction of kitting yourself up with “what a waste!” as we consign mass-produced modern pieces yet another bin-full for which will last a tenth of the collection. time. Set yourself a budget and So here’s my plea for at embrace the challenge. least one new resolution for the There are even bundles of year. By all means, continue to fabric, waiting to be made into reduce and recycle what you curtains, covers and whatever else consume, but spare a thought for Vintage Furnishing Fabrics you clever people out there do with re-using what you – and others - have fabric. Go wild; peg bags have made a come-back used before. . . . so what about vintage fabric aprons to Bakelite cannot be re-modelled so actually protect your Armani tux whilst you keep calm use those early plastic containers, polish up and carry on baking. those gorgeous chunky art deco plastic bangles And that’s another thing . . . lots of tins out and wear them with style and pride. there to be re-used for cakes.Vintage Brown antique furniture is not currently ‘on Tupperware to be had by the box. Toys and trend’. I see perfectly usable pieces dumped. games to be remembered and When this anti-fashion is over, replayed. the wanton wastefulness will Don’t buy lots of note-pads to use horrify us all. at home; use the backs of old bills for The concept of ‘up-cycling’ notes and messages. Re-use before is not yet dead. It’s a shame to you re-cycle, my friends, and enjoy ruin a beautiful wood surface, being the ones who push the envelope but if painting will preserve the 1960s Sofa Day Bed of fashion to include that huge furniture for further use, I’d say sold online locally £70 pantheon of style and materials that go ahead. came and went before you and I cared.

Why wait for fashion to Develop your individuality. Bring something change? Want a new look for the new year? Do back into loving use. Our heritage is, and should be, you really want your home to look like part of our future. Mix it up in 2019 and beyond. everyone else’s?

Go get ‘em.

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business Returns to Lend a hand!

Pfizer, a large company based in Havant, have been volunteering their time for the local community in conjunction with Community First for five years. Their commitment to community projects has helped many organisations, by taking time out of their working day to help in any way they can.

November saw a group of six volunteers return to help one of their favourite projects, sorting at the Rowans Hospice sorting depot in Farlington. Rowans Hospice provides the highest quality specialist care, guiding and supporting patients and those closest to them through the journey of their illness at every step of the way. The Rowans have two warehouses where they organise and sort charity donations to be delivered to their twenty-two charity shops around Hampshire.

Pfizer spent a morning at the Farlington warehouse where they split into two teams. One sorted through hundreds of bags of donated clothes making sure they were in the right places ready to be delivered to the shops. The other team sorted through many piles of games, books, and

general bric a brac.

Scania a volunteer from Pfizer said “I really enjoy being part of the Pfizer volunteer scheme. This is my chance to give something back to the Rowans for all the help they have given to us, all of the team here today have been touched by the Rowans in some way with the help they have given our friends and family in the past”. The team from Pfizer were in awe of the dedication of the regular volunteers that give their time on a regular basis and wanted to thank them for making the group feel so welcome.

Vanessa Gilding, Health and Safety Manager at the Rowans said “Thank you to the Pfizer team for their support and hard work today. We rely on the support of all of our volunteers to help turn donated goods into saleable items which helps fund the work at Rowans Hospice.”

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 01730 774057.

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bOSmERE SChOOL VISIT bEACOn ChURCh On Tuesday 4th December 2018 a Year 4 class from Bosmere Junior School visited the Beacon Church to sing to the parishioners who were enjoying a get together Christmas lunch. 4FW sang a selection of their Nativity songs and really entertained the diners. The 30 children then went to give their hand-made Christmas cards

to different individuals and enjoyed spending some time with them discussing their hobbies and school.

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glitter – to much amusement of the table! Anna (also aged 9) was really moved by how much the card and some fun singing meant to this group of people. This is the third year Sonia from the Beacon Church has co-ordinated this fun afternoon with Bosmere Junior School and it is a tradition we hope to continue.

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Children and Young People Now Awards 2018 We are proud to announce that Park Community School was the winner of the Family Support Award at the Children and Young People Now awards 2018, for our MUNCH community food project.

MUNCH addresses the problem of holiday hunger and offers free meals during the school holidays, Thursday tea times and Sunday lunches. We are delighted to receive this national award, which we hope will enable us to continue providing help to our local community. In the judge’s opinion we have done the most to support whole families to help their children to lead healthy, happy and fulfilling lives safe from harm.

Poppy Wave As part of our Remembrance commemorations this year Park Community School, with tremendous help from the local community, created a knitted poppy wave to honour those who have lost their lives through war. Our display was made available for the public to view from 4:00pm daily, and we held a tea party to thank those members of the community who contributed.

We were delighted to showcase our poppy wave and other elements of our display at the Havant Borough Council Armed Forces event on 19 November. Following this year’s success, we would encourage all our fantastic knitters to keep knitting through the cold winter months. Please drop any knitted or crocheted poppies into the school. Thank you for your support.

YES Programme’ Project Park Community School has been very fortunate to receive the support of Postcode Publications to enable us us to heavily subsidise an initiative named the ‘YES Programme’ for students and staff members, who are donating their time to make it possible.

Mr Roberson, Assistant Headteacher, heads up the YES programme, as he is passionate about broadening the horizons of our young people and creating a mindset that ‘the more we see, the more we can aspire to be’.

Mr Roberson and students from years 7, 8, 10 and 11 have already been to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Future trips are planned to the Peter Ashley Activity Centre, Southampton Sports Centre and Portsmouth Equestrian Centre to name but a few.

February Half term MUNCH

MUNCH at Park Community School continues to provide a free two course meal for local children and their families. Join us Thursday tea times from 5.30pm, the last Sunday in the month from 12.30pm and during February half- term, Monday 18 February – Friday 22 February 2019 from 12.00 noon.

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hayling Island Camera Club Hayling Island Camera Club have been delighted to welcome a large number of new members this season. Many are beginners who have welcomed the special skill workshops put on to enable them to compete in the internal club competitions but others are already experienced photographers. What is interesting to note is the fact that nearly half of the new members do not actually live on the island.

Two rounds of the internal Print Competition have been held and one round of the internal Projected Digital Image Competition. The overall winners of these three competitions were: 1st Round Print Competition: John Watkins (Advanced Section) with “Sunflower”. John says this image was taken at the top of Butser one evening when there was a lovely sunset. Seeing this dandelion nearby, he couldn’t resist taking its image against such a sky!

2nd Round Print Competition: Carol Johnstone (Advanced Section) with “Going Home – Vintage”. Carol says she was

attached as a sample of the work shown:“Let’s Watch the Sun go Down!” – Michelle Curtis (Beginner Section, Round 1 Projected Digital Image). Taken in Fuerteventura, Spain, Michelle says she didn’t know the couple and it was just one of those moments which make a great picture.

“Emperor Goose” – Jools Robertson (Beginner Section, Round 1 Print Competition).

Jools says she was attracted by the pattern on this goose on a visit to the Arundel Wetlands Wildlife Centre.

The presentations enjoyed The valley of Desolation - South Africa - Neil Shawcross

Clearly a professional presenter, he shared not only the settings and techniques he used to take his images but also the postprocessing methods which can be used to overcome some of the common difficulties encountered in low light photography. This evening built beautifully on the learning from the light painting skills workshop held the previous week by club members, John Watkins and Trevor Ager.

As always, any members of the public are invited to attend any of the outside presentations enjoyed by club members on Monday evenings by the payment of £5 at the door. January will see a presentation by Andrew Mills, M.A. on “The Trans-Siberian Railway “ , a travel log designed to show the essence and atmosphere of his trip between Vladivostok to Moscow. The full programme for the season is shown on the club website www.haylingislandcameraclub.co.uk.

Watching the sun go down - Fuerteventura - Michelle Curtis

Going Home - Carol Johnstone

presented with the perfect opportunity to take this studio shot when the model, Moz Morrisey, told her he was going to wear his demob suit for his forthcoming wedding.

Carol had had this sort of shot in mind for some time previously – the old suitcase, the old hickory chair, the bourbon in hand and the “Can’t wait to get home” expression on Moz’s face enabled Carol to portray this shot of a member of the armed forces anxious to return home to his family.

1st Round Projected Digital Image: Neil Shawcross (Advanced Section) with “Valley of Desolation” – South Africa. Neil is a frequent visitor to South Africa, bringing back some wonderful wildlife photographs.

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by members on the Monday evening club nights have, to say the least, been wide-ranging and very different! For example, from making an audio/visual presentation, exceptional seascape images by Robert Harvey who impressed members by his meticulous preparations for his shots – to “Shooting tin birds” – a presentation from a military photographer. Another exceptional presentation was, in fact, a last-minute stand-in because of illness of the booked presenter. Phil Shaw shared his work and his knowledge on “Low Light Photography in and around London”.

Sun Flower - John Watkins

Emperor Goose - Jools Robertson

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‘Outstanding’ Rating from the Care Quality Commission

A Productive First Year for Positive Pathways

Home-care company Right at Home Havant and District has been praised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on the recent inspection of its services, for Owner, Duncan Cameron with Manager Nickki Haggar and care team members delivering high quality care and support. social isolation of people.”

The CQC, which is the independent As part of the inspection, which took regulatory body for health and social place in September 2018, the CQC care in England, monitors home-care inspector spoke to Clients, their relatives services to ensure the continuous and staff, and the responses they received delivery of the best possible care and were consistently positive. They support. It was set up in January 2016 thoroughly deserve this recognition for and currently looks after sixty Clients the high-quality care and support that with a workforce of about forty Carethey deliver to the local community.”

Givers.

Deborah Ivanova, Deputy Chief The CQC report noted that: “There Inspector, Adult Social Care, said: "It is was consistent, excellent feedback from always positive to find a service that is everyone we spoke to about the person-centred and inclusive. This was leadership of the service including the clear in how the staff pro-actively provider and registered manager.” promoted people’s independence.

It went on to say: “People received "The management of Right at Home excellent person-centred care where had created a culture that supported staff staff knew people exceptionally well. Staff to develop and use their skills to provide consistently worked hard to reduce the an innovative service.”

friends and I’ve recently learned how to Community First’s Positive Pathways cook healthily on a cookery course supported volunteering project is provided by Community First”. Positive approaching the end of its first year and it Pathways is a Community First supported has been a very productive year. The Team volunteering project that helps people with have taken part in numerous activities a wide range of barriers to volunteer as part throughout the year including: Helping prepare garden plots for children to grow plants and vegetables at several schools across the area including Mill Rythe, Hayling College and Mengham Schools in partnership with Hayling Island Horticultural Society's Growing Together project, at Trosnant School, and Park Community School's smallholding.

They have also carried out befriending in several sheltered housing schemes, painting at Waterlooville Community Volunteers Eleanor Sopwithe, Marion Jenkins, Simon Earwicker, Centre, helped at events such as St Nigel Bernard with Coordinator Ina Allum and Adam Macey Francis Christmas Starlight Festival, hosted a large mental health awareness of a team, helping build confidence, provide a event 'Positive Living' at Leigh Park range of volunteering opportunities to build Community Centre, and started work on a skills, offer training for personal sensory garden at Hollybank, a mental health development and social opportunities to supported residential property which they reduce isolation, build communication skills will be continuing next year with donations and help people progress towards their of wood and slate by local builder Darren goals. For more information about Positive Clark & Sons. I worked hard initially by Pathways, Employee Volunteering or myself to turn my life around but being on Community Training please contact the Positive Pathways programme has Community First on 0300 500 8085 or helped me build confidence, make new email positivepathways@cfirst.org.uk

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It’s panto season – oh yes it is…

If you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin my story of a young girl who was tempted to sin.

She was orphaned, lost, sad and alone She swam to an island far from her home Let’s call her Goldilocks for she had no name, and as it turned out she hadn’t much shame.

The island was the home of creatures so nice Squirrels, rabbits, foxes and mice.

That they didn’t fall out, but if they did then The argument was settled by a bossy old hen.

There was one other: a naughty old chap Whose sole delight was to catch in a trap Anybody who is easily led and gets them to shirk.

Their duty to behave and share in the work So he persuades Goldilocks by making a deal She’ll break into the bears’ house to search and to steal.

And he’ll make a love potion to make Miss Rabbit fall for him so he can teach her bad habits.

But yes, you‘ve guessed it. It all goes tragic, a cake hits a face, the wrong heart is magicked But worst of all Baby Rabbit is missing So no time for singing and no time for kissing..

Time for someone to become a sleuth There’s a good reason it rhymes with truth.

But what did happen? You will want to know To find out …. you’ll have to come to the show!

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hAmbLEDOn FOLK CLUb WEDnESDAY 9 JAnUARY 2019 – mOORE mOSS RUTTER Moore Moss Rutter are Tom Moore (fiddle), Archie Churchill-Moss (melodeon) and Jack Rutter (guitar and vocals), an immensely talented trio who won the BBC’s prestigious Young Folk Award in 2011.

Hailing from Norfolk, Somerset and Yorkshire respectively they bring a wealth of influences to their music and together create an imaginative and spirited sound.

Their use of tone, texture and dynamic is outstanding as they present a well-balanced mix of traditional and contemporary tunes and songs with skilful maturity and sophistication. Their 2018 album “III”, recorded “live in the Room”, is described as a melting pot of influences which feels unmistakably current.

“They play with utter sincerity, sensitivity and a refreshingly natural flair, it places them in the very heart of the new British folk scene … enduringly pleasing.” (folkROOTS); “Giving English traditional music the love and respect it deserves, with dreamy reinterpretations” (Verity Sharp on Late Junction, BBC 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 available at the Club

Radio 3); “It’s atmospheric, compelling and focused.You can expect to hear the best of English instrumental music” (Songlines). https://www.mooremossrutter.co.uk WEDnESDAY 13 FEbRUARY – ThE JAmES bROThERS - Not to be missed!

Neither outlaws, nor brothers (and only one called James!), The James Brothers are from Down Under: James (vocals, guitar, bouzouki) from Australia and Jamie (vocals, fiddle, whistle, guitar) from New Zealand.

Superb musicians both, James (best known as one half of the duo Nancy Kerr & James Fagan) has played with The Cara Dillon Band and Bellowhead while Jamie (one half of a duo with Emily Smith) has played with Sharon Shannon, Beth Nielson Chapman and Jerry Douglas. Together (“off the leash” as they put it), they play songs and tunes from their homelands (sometimes described as “colonial roots music”) along with several of their own making. "That was probably one of the most enjoyable evenings we've ever had. Great music, great fun. I'm probably preaching to the converted but, if you have the chance to see them, see them!”

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What’s on

monday 28th January - 1845 for 1930 hrs - ‘The British Space Race’ presented by Mr John Chinner who is a Lead Avionics Engineer, at Airbus Defence & Space. His knowledge of the British Aerospace Industry is second to none.

Less than six months after the end of WW2 in Europe, the British performed the earliest post-war tests of captured V-2 rockets in ‘Operation Backfire’.

John will be explaining about the satellites, launch vehicles and other projects

that have taken the British Aerospace Industry from these post-war rockets tests, to becoming a world leader in Aerospace Engineering and Science.

monday 25th February - 1845 for 1930 hrs - ‘Operation Mali and other stories from RAF Odiham’ presented by Sqn Ldr Matt Holloway who will outline the reasons why ‘Operation Mali’ was so important to the UK, by reducing terrorism threats.

It supported French counter-terrorism operations in this West African country. The Chinook deployment demonstrated the UK’s commitment to help the Sahel region by providing life saving humanitarian support, which in turn created a bigger diplomatic network. Previously extremists were using ungoverned space in the Sahel to plan and launch attacks on Europe. In addition the operation helped to counter the illegal trade in people, drugs and weapons.

There will also be more stories about 18 & 27 (Chinook) Squadrons, operating from RAF Odiham. This talk will include a number of videos showing the operation in Mali.

AirACES is an aviation talk society, providing its members with regular talks, given by experts in many different fields related to the world of aviation.

The talks are held at the Chichester Park Hotel, Westhampnett Road, Chichester, 6.45 for 7.30 pm. Members £3, visitors £5 and under 16s FREE. No pre-booking For further information about AirACES, please see www.airaces.org.uk or call David Batcock on 01243 823007

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Spirit-of-the-South, Ladies harmony Chorus Just Love To Sing

8th January - Errant Saints: sex, scandal and religion in the mid-seventeenth century Lecture from Dr Fiona McCall, University of Portsmouth The secular authorities of the Commonwealth period are notorious for their particularly harsh line against sexual misdemeanours. This lecture shows how their attention to the behaviour of scandalous clergy and adulterous parishioners developed out of long-standing concerns both of the church courts and of puritan polemic.

19th February - ‘Gone with the Wind`- a great book? Lecture from Professor Tony Badger, President of the Historical Association Tony Badger explores the extraordinary international popularity of Gone with the Wind both as a book and a film. He examines the historical accuracy of the book, particularly the disconnect between the Scarlett O'Hara of the book and the plantation mistress of the film. The talk examines the white racial attitudes and the account of post-civil war reconstruction in the light of the historiographical orthodoxies of the 1930s and traces the

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Singing in the community is one of the most important benefits that we can ever share. It promotes a feeling of belonging, and companionship. Having just completed our six week " Love to Sing" course, we hope that we have inspired even more people to take up this wonderful hobby. After a fun warm-up our new ladies learned two songs with us. Anthem, from Chess, written by B Anderson,T Rice, and B Ulvaeus, and This is Me, from The Greatest Showman, by Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul.There is so much good music out there that it can be really difficult deciding which to sing first.

Our chorus has been together for over ten years, and we are lucky to be able to enjoy

coaching days with some of the best, funniest, female voice coaches who travel all over Britain.What makes it interesting is the mix of craft work, and performance training. Believe me, when you have enjoyed one of these days, you really know it!

Our Open Evenings are held on the first Tuesday of every month except in January when we will meet on the 9th from 7-30 until 9pm.We would love more ladies to join us, so feel free to bring a friend.We rehearse every Tuesday evening 7-30 till 10pm at Havant Methodist Church, Petersfield Rd, Havant, Hants PO9 2HU. For info call 023 9364 1997 or 023 9245 1220.

development of Margaret Mitchell from hard-bitten journalist to conservative celebrity.

12th march - Hardly a man's work at this time: the Portsmouth Military Service Tribunal. A lecture from James Daly, D-Day Museum, Portsmouth This talk-is-based on research into- the records of the Portsmouth Military Service TrthunaLduringWW1. Although the records were ordered to be destroyed on the cessation of hostilities, they survived and provide insights into local society and conditions in the later years of the Great War. 14th may - AGM and Lecture from Bishop's Cannings to Portsmouth, via the Pacific: The Career of William Bayly (17381810) Dr James Thomas, University of Portsmouth. James Thomas's research centres on William Bayly, farmer's son, astronomer to Captain Cook and Headmaster of Portsmouth Naval Academy, 1785-1806.

4th June - A lecture from Dr Sue Bruley, University of Portsmouth on The Hidden History of a Naval Town: Women's Activism in Portsmouth since 1960 (a project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund)

Rowlands Castle Painting Society will welcome Sue Colyer on the evening of 8th January. She will be giving demonstration in loose watercolour. Sue loves to push her chosen medium beyond its traditional use.

Sue said 'I am passionate about watercolour, and its unique characteristics enable me to capture the memories of the landscape around us.' Anyone interested learning about Sue's techniques using this superb painting medium is welcome to come along.

The evening starts at 7.30pm – 9.30pm in the Rowlands Castle Parish Hall, Links Lane, PO9 6AD. Cost to non-members is £5.00. Roger Dellar will be giving a 'portrait in oils' demonstration on 22nd January. For further information on the demonstrations and other workshops/drawing afternoons that our Society hold please contact John Davis 01243 371662 or paintjr57@gmail.com

Princess Royal Trust The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire ‘Time Together Group’ in Hayling Island is a monthly support group for people affected by Dementia and their friends, family and carers, held at the Hayling Island Community Centre, Station Road. PO11 0HB. The Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month 1.30pm3.30pm except August. Groups such as this provide an opportunity for people with dementia, family members and carers to meet regularly and talk about living with dementia, in an informal social environment, take part in fun activities and ask questions of professionals. There will the chance for carers to engage with other carers and a Trust Carer Support Worker will be in attendance. If you would like more information, please contact Andrea FitzPatrick on 07824 905373 or our Andover Office on 01264 835246

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What’s on Science Discovery group monday 21st January - Precious metals – the gold, silver and platinum group and their uses for jewellery and electronic devices. A talk by Alistair Alexander, retired CEO of the Engelhard Corporation. monday 18th February - How groups deal with complexity – from survive to thrive. A talk by Captain Jonathon Huxley PhD, Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

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.

By Scrumpy Bob Rivers at Havant Music Mart

A gOOD PLACE TO START IS WITh YOUR ‘hOmEWORK’!

So it’s the New Year and you’ve decided to do something that you’ve always wanted to do: learn an instrument.

But over the years you’ve looked at the guitar: how hard is it? Some people make playing one look so easy, but is it?

What type do I buy, what is an acoustic or a classical guitar. Will it be far easier to lean on an electric solid body guitar, playing through an amplifier. If so, what type of amplifier will I need? In today’s Internet age there is stacks of information available if you have the time to spend looking, but your local music shop is probably your best bet to point you in the right direction.

Most shops will have a list of teachers for most instruments, but this will be a further outlay for you.

YouTube has become a popular format for learning and of course it’s cheaper, but sadly you can pick up bad habits! So another

place to look into while you do your homework.

So if it’s a guitar, ukulele, saxophone, harmonica, or just the simple recorder or penny whistle there’s no reason in this day and age - compared to forty or fifty years ago - not to have a go, there is far more information and help available now, plus the quality of the instruments is generally far better!

So do your homework, give the instrument practice time, keep at it, be positive, enjoy it, eventually it will all fall into place - but that’s down to you! The other factor to take into account is opinions which abound about makes, the playing action of guitars, type of plectrums, strings to use etc.

The more you get into this the more you will learn what suits you. Like most things in life you have to start somewhere and the beginning is the best every time!

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Thursdays 17 January -28 march 10am-12noon - ten sessions Fee £86 history - Crime - tutor Jennifer Goldsmith - In the past people did not need to lock their doors at night – or so we are told. Is this true? This course looks at crime and its prevention before the 19th century creation of police forces. With a strong local bias, topics will include smuggling, wrecking, highway robbery, notorious criminal gangs and how people coped before being able to call the police - Venue: Emsworth Community Centre. PO10 7DP Tuesdays 15 January – 26 march -

Saturday 9th march - The Art of Photography - Tutor: Sandra Smith 10.00am – 3.00pm - Fee: £21.50 at The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant.

The Day School will explore the development of photography as an art form and as a significant way of making pictures, from its infancy in the 1830s to the present day.

Artists featured will include Julia Margaret Cameron, Alfred Stielglitz, Anselm Adams, Henri Carter Bresson and Robert Capa - book online: www.wea.org.uk or Freephone: 0800 329 1060

10am-12 noon - ten sessions Fee £86 Literature - The Underworld in British Literature -tutor Christine Houseley - The course will study some examples of “Rogue Literature” popular in the 18th and 19th centuries and the relationship between ordinary, honest people and smugglers. One text will be “Jamaica Inn” by Daphne du Maurier Venue:The Spring and Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant. nb: There are no courses during half-term week 18.02/19 -22.02.19 - Book either online: www.wea.org.uk by Telephone: 0300 303 3464 or by Post: Complete enrolment form in the WEA Brochure.

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Health and fitness in 2018 Pine Pollen – The health booster!

by Denise Kelly

Life is for thriving…not just surviving

get your hair looking good…

New Year parties are starting! One important factor for both men and women is that their hair looks good, especially when getting the glad rags on for a special occasion! Whether that is shiny long locks, or short back and sides, its all about what’s important to the individual person. So many people I see have thinning hair, and this can really effect a persons confidence. There are lots of factors that can contribute to this, stress being the most common, or thyroid disease, alopecia areata (an autoimmune disease that attacks hair follicles). Scalp infections such a ringworm, and even severe dry scalp can have an effect on the hair growth and condition. So always make sure you are eating as clean as possible and getting as many natural vitamins and minerals in your body as you can in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables and lots of super foods. Increasing your protein intake is also helpful. However there are some topical things you can use to help stimulate and strengthen hair growth naturally, and as always, the sooner you use when you first start noticing hair thinning, the better…

1. horsetail plant oil: Horsetail plant oil contains silica, which is thought to improve hair growth speed and strength along with potentially reducing dandruff. It can also be effective as a topical treatment, with anecdotal evidence and theory suggesting that it may help boost circulation to the scalp and have the same benefits as the oral tablet.You should be able to find it in most good health shops.

How to use: Mix 2 drops of horsetail plant oil with 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil.

Massage it into your scalp. Leave it on for ten minutes before washing it out.

2. Rosemary oil: If you want to improve both hair thickness and hair growth, rosemary oil is a great choice thanks to its ability to improve cellular generation.

How to use: Mix several

drops of rosemary oil with olive or coconut oil, and apply it to your scalp.

Leave it in for at least ten minutes before washing it out with shampoo.

Do this twice per week for best results.

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3. Cedarwood essential oil: Cedarwood essential oil is thought to promote hair growth and reduce hair loss by balancing the oilproducing glands in the scalp. It also has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, which can treat different conditions that may contribute to dandruff or hair loss. Included in a mixture with lavender and rosemary, cedarwood extract was also found to reduce hair loss in those with alopecia areata.

How to use: Mix a few drops of cedarwood essential oil with 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil of your choice.

Massage it into your scalp and leave it on for ten minutes before washing it out.

4.Ylang-ylang oil: While those with oily hair and skin would want to skip this one, ylang-ylang oil is ideal for those with dry scalps, as it can stimulate sebum production.

As lack of enough oil and sebum causes hair to become dry and brittle, ylang-ylang can improve hair texture and reduce hair breakage.

How to use: Mix five drops of ylangylang with two tablespoons of warm oil.

Massage it into your scalp, and wrap your head with a warm towel. Leave it in for thirty minutes before washing it out.

Remember you don't need to spend a fortune on fancy products! Enjoy the new shine and healthy looking hair that these oils can bring!

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Outdoor Learning Adventure Bosmere Junior School in Havant, graded a good school at their last Ofsted inspection in January 2018, has been listening to the views of their pupils when it comes to making learning fun.

Headteacher, Kathryn Robinson, explained, “We are always very keen to gather the views of the children when we are looking at planning for the future. Our School Council has a really active role in this process, putting forward the ideas of the pupils in their class at our regular meetings.

We are lucky to have some fabulous school grounds here at Bosmere, but the children felt we needed to develop them further to make sure we could use them more for learning.”

So, an ‘Outdoor Learning Team’ was formed, led by teachers Lucy Barnard and Caroline Fisk, and the school set about investigating the possibilities. After visits to other schools and further consultation with the pupils, a plan emerged. They were also successful in gaining some additional funding for the project from County Councillors.

Phase one of the plan was completed in the Summer Term 2018. The school held a ‘Big Dig’ day, enlisting the help of governors, parents and the local community, including a team of workers from SSE who were keen

From Kathryn Robinson, Headteacher, Bosmere Junior School

The meadow digging team

to be involved in a community project. Bark chippings for the paths, along with tree stumps to create class seating in the copse area were kindly donated by Mike Reed Tree Surgeons. A fantastic meadow area was created in one corner of the field which, once it has been fully developed, will provide a wonderful learning resource for studying different wildlife and habitats. It will also be a great space for children to explore at break times.

Also part of phase one was the creation of a ‘Relax and Read’ area in the playground.

English Manager, Nicola White, explained, “We wanted to create an inviting space in which children could simply get lost in a

book, away from the hustle and bustle of the playground. The brightly coloured benches and tables, along with outdoor bean bags and cushions in the nicer weather, help to promote reading as a fun pastime.”

Headteacher, Kathryn Robinson added, “We are very proud of our attainment in reading at Bosmere, being above both the national average and the average for Hampshire.” The school also dedicated the ‘Fabulous Chair’ in this area to a teaching assistant, Sue Fellah, who had sadly passed away earlier in the year.

Phase two of the development was completed this week, with the creation of an amazing living willow dome at the end of the

field. This will provide an additional outdoor classroom space, as well as producing the school’s own supply of willow which can be used for art projects!

Elaine and Ganesh from Creative Willow worked with the Year three children over the course of two days to create the hazel frame for the dome and plant the living willow. They also had a wonderful time experimenting with making sculptures from the willow.

“We are very proud of what we have achieved so far,” commented the Headteacher. “We are looking forward to watching how things grow and to having some fun in our new environments!”

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…and the band played on EVERY year the Remembrance Day ceremonies are special – but this year, to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War, people in Havant could feel the poignancy of the commemorations.

Those wanting to pay their respects lined the streets of the town centre for the Community Act of Remembrance parade, organised by the Havant branch of the Royal

British Legion n Brockhampton Lane, from where the parade started marching through the streets of Havant to St Faith’s Church.

The parade was led by the magnificent Hampshire and Isle of Wight Army Cadet Force Band.

The band travelled from their headquarters in Southampton especially for the occasion.

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Children enjoying the ‘Relax and Read’ area

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?

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.

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A team of employees from Portsmouth Water, calling themselves the PW Tigers, took home three awards last night at the prestigious WaterAid Winnovators Awards.

The awards were for Best Social Media, runner up for Best Community Approach and the highlight was winning the main award the Regional Overall Winner for Best Team for Europe and North America.

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The Winnovator challenge this year featured 31 teams from the UK, USA, India and Australia. This global challenge saw teams from across the UK, America and Australia choose either a water, sanitation or hygiene-focused problem to overcome using innovative thinking and fresh creative skills. The teams have over the past six months worked hard to find workable

solutions to help reach some of the poorest communities in India gain access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as raising funds and awareness of WaterAid in their local communities.

The Portsmouth Water Tigers consisted of six team members from all areas of Portsmouth Water. The team have worked together to develop a multimedia toolkit for children aged 6-14 years old in India to teach and develop their knowledge on hygiene. The toolkit consists of three different lesson plans, a top trumps style card game, handwashing technique and an implementation plan.

Hayley Wakeford, Chair of the Portsmouth Water Tigers, said “Myself and the team are still in a state of shock. I was so proud of the team in raising over £12k for WaterAid, but to be recognized by WaterAid as overall winner for Europe and America is beyond any of our

expectations. We are a small team, but our solution was simple and effective and now we are really excited about bringing our ideas to life by working with Portsmouth Water ensuring we have an ongoing legacy of our work.”

Neville Smith, Managing Director of Portsmouth Water, said “This team were up against teams from much larger organisations and resources, so to find that they were named regional winners for Europe and America is just fantastic. This is an outstanding and unique achievement.

We are all very proud of what they achieved and this recognition is well deserved for the effort and imagination the team put into this initiative.”

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YES IS WhAT IT’S ALL AbOUT

The 2019 matthews Challenge

COMPETITION With a Prize Fund of £1,000

Mass Transport in the 21st Century Yes! (The Young Explorers Squad) was created by Park Community School to provide a range of experiences, opportunities and activities to encourage students to look outside the box, expand their expectations and gain knowledge in order that they may make informed future life choices.

The Yes! project is generously funded by Postcode Publications and the number of students taking part in activities now exceeds forty. Students spent a very enjoyable and informative day at Portsmouth Dockyard on Saturday 17 November. One of our students attending, Jack commented: “I was so excited to be invited to go to Portsmouth Dockyard, I went when I was small but can’t really remember it. I really liked all of

A competition to design a new mass transportation system in place of railways, providing a flexible, frequent, speedy service for passengers in an efficient and cost effective way Today rail provides the major public mass transport service.

Conceived two centuries ago and using very large long machines running steel on steel, it is an inefficient and inflexible system providing for most passengers an unreliable and infrequent service along tracks which are unused for over 95% of the time.

Furthermore with heavy maintenance and operating expenses compounded by complex control and safety issues, passengers are unwilling to bear the full cost.

This dated technical solution should now be challenged

the attractions we got to go on and we learned so much about all of the ships. My favourite ship was HMS Victory, because you got a real sense of what it would have been like to work and live on this type of ship and how tight the space was, some of the areas were so compact I had to duck!. The Portsmouth Harbour Cruise was brilliant around the Naval Dockyard. We got such a close up view of a Type 45 destroyer”.

The Portsmouth Dockyard Trip is part of a wider programme of activities, aiming to give our students a varied range of opportunities, increase their knowledge and provide aspirational experiences.

The Challenge is open to individuals and teams Competition submissions due by 15 July 2019 The winner - the participant having the best solution in the view of the judges, will be announced on 14 September 2019

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The Stride

Daffodil Way, Denvilles, Havant PO9 2FA

Community Centre Regular Activities: mondays: 9.30am - 11.30am - Calton School of Pilates 5.30pm - 7.00pm 2nd - Denvilles Brownies (girls aged 7 to 10) 7.15pm - 9.15pm - Bounce Tuesdays: 6.15pm - 7.15pm - Calton School of Pilates 7.30pm - 9.00pm - Yoga Wednesdays: 6.15pm - 7.15pm - Calton School of Pilates 7.30pm - 9.00pm - Yoga Thursdays: 9.30 - 10.30 - Diddi Dance (PreSchool Dancing)

1.30 - 3.30 - Baby Ballet 4.30pm - 5.30pm - 1st Denvilles Rainbows (girls aged 5 to 7) 6.00pm - 8.00pm - Calton School of Pilates Fridays: 9.15am - 10.15am - Calton School of Pilates 10.45am - 12 noon - Jiggy Wrigglers 7.00pm - 9.00pm - Homewell Scouts (girls and boys aged 10 to 14) Saturdays: 8.30am - Slimming World 1.00pm onwards, available for private hire

• Main hall (11 metres by 10 metres) • Chairs and tables for 80 people • Accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities • Kitchen with crockery and cutlery

Saturday afternoons, evenings and Sundays available for private hire at £15 per hour For Availability and Booking contact Tim Pike on: 07786 007711 or by email at: a_t_pike@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/stridecentre

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ROTARY YOUng ChEF COmPETITIOn

havant Rotary - Christmas and so much more

Our Club Round of this National competition took place this Saturday 17th November 2018 at Hayling College (HIC). Seven young aspiring chefs took part, all under 17 years of age, from Havant and South Downs College (HSDC), Park Community School and Hayling College.

The young chefs were commended by our three judges , James Parsons, Janice Wyatt and Andrew Jessup, for the high quality of the three course healthy meal for two adults they produced in two hours. The young chefs also impressed the judges, teachers, family members and Rotarians by the professional manner in which they undertook the competition.

The judges awarded the first prize to Izabella Darmanin from HSDC, the second to Rose Williamson, third to Joshua Marsh, and the fourth to Ronnie Mardell all from HIC. All four will now go on to the Second Round of the Competition in January.

Many thanks to the judges for giving their expertise, advice and time, to Hayling

Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Havant looked forward to Christmas with as much excitement as children and the highlight of the year is being in the community with their magnificent sleigh – a sparkling marvel to behold.

The Sleigh provides a very public opportunity for the Rotary Club to thank the community for their past support and to look forward to future engagement as they continue their good works with local charities, schools and individuals throughout in 2019.

Have a look at the Havant Rotary website to see some of the many and varied projects they support. For instance, together with Rotarians worldwide they have been supporting the End Polio Now campaign. Any funds raised for this charity

From Vicki King, Chair of the Youth Committee, Havant Rotary Club

are doubled by the Bill Gates Foundation.

This year the Rotary Club’s youth committee have been working much closer to home running the annual Young Chef and Youth Speaks competitions and supporting Young Carers. They have also sent youngsters on Leadership Courses and together with this newspaper have launched a Young Photographer competition. The more senior members of our community are also supported in many ways including ‘Days Out’.

Havant Rotary is always on the lookout for new members with a bit of spare time to help their community and to enjoy the fellowship of like-minded individuals. If you are interested in joining them do check their website: www.havantrotary.org.uk

Vicky King hands out the prizes

College for hosting and to the good people of Havant who support Rotary in funding the competition.

1. First – Izabella Darmanin – HSDC contact Paul Mansfield 2. Second – Rose Williamson – HIC – contact Lorraine Mason – HIC 3. Third – Joshua Marsh – HIC – as above 4. Fourth – Ronnie Mardell – HIC – as above

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