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YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED…to win cash prizes! MUSIC Postcode Publications has

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

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

SOUTH STREET WOODLAND GLADE COMMUNITY PROJECT Critchley Architecture and Design are busy producing plans in conjunction with Postcode Publications, Bosmere Junior School and Hampshire County Council for a planning application for two phases of outstanding example of preservation and enhancement proposals for the long established woodland area at the heart of Havant town centre.

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YES PROJECT FUNDING Postcode Publications has donated £5,000 to Park Community School to fund the YES community project to give disadvantaged pupils opportunities to explore and discover things that they might otherwise not get to experience - as reported to our previous edition - see it on line at: www.postcodepublications.com

BELL-TOWER LOUVRES RENEWAL PROJECT FUNDRAISING

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Postcode Publications has pledged £1,500 towards fund-raising for renewal of the once moveable but now seized ‘Venentian blind’ type louvres to St Faiths bell-tower.They look tired against the renewed clock faces and the gleaming gilded weathervane restored with funding from Postcode Publications, and are no longer capable of being opened and closed.

The renewed timber louvres will allow their closure during bell-ringing practice thereby muffling the sound of the bells that some residents find intrusive.

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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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to requirements while negotiations over a potential move there are ongoing.

This year, I have also been working towards ensuring improvements take place on the A27, which I know that residents use to travel to Portsmouth, Southampton, Chichester, Brighton and beyond. That has included regular meetings with Highways England to highlight the concerns drivers had with potholes on the road.

I’m pleased that following my pressure, and support from residents, resurfacing has been taking place on the A27 between the Warblington junction and Chichester.

I was able to see the resurfacing in action when I met with Highways England recently to review progress on the project and I’m pleased to see that it’s nearing completion. This will hopefully deliver a longterm solution for this stretch of road.

Don’t forget you can also take action on potholes by reporting any that you see to Hampshire County Council.Visit gov.uk/report-pothole to find out more.

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During the last few months I have been working hard to secure the future of the Emsworth Victoria Cottage Hospital (EVCH).

Progress has been made since I found out without warning that the site was being placed for sale on the open market.

After a number of phone calls, letters, and meetings I am pleased that my efforts have been successful: the EVCH has been taken off the market for sale.

That first success was followed-up by a key meeting I organised in September at the Emsworth Baptist Church, attended by all of the key stakeholders. It was decided that the doctors and the local NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will work together to come up with a fresh proposal to use the Victoria Cottage Hospital site and continue to engage with NHS England on funding. Emsworth United, which represents the towns community groups, have pledge support to the process.

At the meeting the CCG also reiterated that they would not list the EVCH as surplus

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Suicide Prevention Month September 10th 2018 marked World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). A day where the International Association for Suicide Prevention (ISAP) encouraged people of all ages to get online via social media and hashtag to their hearts content about their thoughts, feeling and experiences.

IASP were delighted to announce the support of Twitter on World Suicide Prevention Day stating “When you tweet with the hashtags in the 16 languages listed on our website; Twitter will automatically apply the international yellow and orange suicide prevention ribbon as an emoji to your hashtag”.

They went onto ask “Please share these hashtags as much as possible and help spread awareness of suicide prevention”.

Suicide prevention remains a universal challenge. Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages. It is responsible for over 800,000 deaths, which equates to one suicide every forty seconds.

ISAP says “Every life lost represents someone’s partner, child, parent, friend or colleague. For each suicide approximately 135 people suffer intense grief or are otherwise affected. This amounts to 108 million people per year who are profoundly impacted by suicidal behaviour”.

A suicidal person may not ask for help, but that doesn’t mean that the help is not wanted. In most cases people who take their lives do not want to die – it is a desperate action that is taken when they feel that there is no other option.

Suicide prevention starts with recognising the warning signs and taking them seriously.

YourMentalHealth details below the suicide warnings signs that could be seen when a person may be considering taking their life: • Talking about suicide -Threatening or talking about hurting or killing themselves, looking for ways to kill themselves, or talking about a suicide plan or date.

• Saying goodbye - Saying goodbye to family and/or friends, talking about going away, giving away possessions, leaving farewell messages on social media sites.

• No hope for the future – Feelings of being trapped, talking about no way out or no other option.

• Self-loathing, self-hatred – Talking about feelings of hopelessness.

• Extreme emotions - these can appear as irrational expressions of rage, revenge, or anger.

• Withdrawing from others – Withdrawing or disconnecting from friends, family or the community.

• Self-destructive behaviour – Self-harming, or engaging in reckless or risky behaviours, Increased use of alcohol or other drugs.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a

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national network of local crisis centres that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

They say “we are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness”. If you see any of the above warning signs take them seriously, you can offer guidance of where help can be given in times of crisis.

Preventing suicide is often possible and you can make a difference – as a member of society, as a child, as a parent, as a friend, as a colleague or as a neighbour. There are so many things you can do daily to prevent suicide behaviour. The Calm Zone is promoting their ‘5 steps to help a mate’: 1. Ask 2. Listen 3. Make A Plan 4. Build A Squad 5. Keep Checking In Here at Swain & Co our specialist Mental Health Lawyers have represented many people detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended), including those who have made attempts to commit suicide, and have assisted them to access the help they so desperately need in hospital as well as the Call us for Free advice on community once discharged.

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Postcode Publications First Volunteer Day for Local Business

The volunteers from CIA Alarms:

Opportunities for volunteering in the Havant area are growing by the day, and so for a day in September Community First were delighted to welcome some help from

a fantastic group of volunteers from CIA Alarms, based in Waterlooville.

Community First are keen to support Staunton Country Park in the

transformation of the parkland and gardens, the group from CIA alarms rose to the challenge.

Work at Staunton is a three-year program being funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in conjunction with Hampshire County Council. The programme will see the restoration of the original Regency and Victorian parkland as well as the creation of new visitor facilities.

Liza Smith,Volunteer Coordinator at Staunton welcomes the input from CIA alarms: “We were delighted to host CIA working alongside our regular volunteers.

They were involved in coppicing an area of woodland to encourage the growth of new plants and let sunlight in. Coppicing is an important management technique as it encourages a healthy and varied biodiversity.

The involvement of volunteers is vital to the long term success of the transformation programme.”

Fiona from CIA Alarms said “This is our first event in conjunction with Community First and we have thoroughly enjoyed working to sustain the beautiful park for our families and future generations. It has

opened our eyes on what is required to maintain this large area. We would encourage volunteers to help, as this is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what needs undertaking. CIA Alarms have been based in the area for over 45 years. It was great for us to give something back to our local community, and to see the difference has made it very worthwhile.”

The team from CIA alarms were hardworking and it was fantastic to see the huge difference they managed to make in just one day. Staunton were thrilled with their work and enjoyed their fun, friendly and enthusiastic company.

Without the support of local businesses, many charities 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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CRAFT BEERS - Enjoy your Local Ales CAROUSING IN THE COTSWOLDS I have recently returned from a week in the Cotswolds with the car brimming with Cotswold beer. The Cotswolds are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and comprise 2,000 sq. kms. of the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.

The borders of the Cotswold are roughly, the Thames to the South, the Severn Vale to the west and the Vale of Evesham to the north. In Gloucestershire alone there are 40 craft breweries. I was very impressed by both the quality and range of local beers available in Cotswold towns. Local Co-ops stocked a wide range of beers from local breweries. The two oldest breweries in the Cotswolds are Donnington, near Stow-on-theWold which has been brewing since 1865 and Hook Norton, near Banbury who started in 1849.

Here are my tasting notes on six different styles of beers made by six different Cotswolds breweries.

Donnington Brewery Double Donn Cotswold Ale 4.4% abv I would describe this as a Best Bitter. It is a superb example of English beer at is very finest. It pours a rich ruby colour with an autumnal leafy aroma. The taste is very full bodied with lots of malt coming through.

There is also a herbal bitterness to beer. This is the type of beer one hopes to get when asking for a pint of bitter. Donnington are based in the tiny village of Upper Swell which is near Stow-on-the –Wold where they have

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been brewing since 1865. Their beers are available from 20 local pubs in the Stow area.

Hillside Brewery Over the Hill Dark Mild 3.5% abv Mild is an old fashioned style of beer which has almost died out in the south of England. I was pleasantly surprised to find it widely available in the Cotswolds area.

This beer pours black and has a chocolate, coffee, roasted aroma. It is a rich, smooth beer which is verging on being a stout. Hillside are based in Longhope, Gloucestershire and were founded in 2011.

They brew a range of traditional English beers as well as a craft lager.

Stroud Brewery Big Cat Organic Stout 4.5% abv It is good to be able to try a traditional stout as many craft stouts are now flavoured with coffee, chocolate and other additives.

This stout pours black, has a chocolate

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aroma and a very rich, full smooth coffee/chocolate taste. It is not too roasted and would be a good drink for any occasion.

The brewery was founded in Stroud in 2006 and their beers are available at local pubs and independent retailers in the Cotswolds area.

Bespoke Brewery Leading Light Light Blonde 3.5% abv This is a Golden Ale which pours a rich gold colour with a herbal aroma. It has a dry, bitter, restrained taste far removed from the heavily hopped American style IPAs which seem to dominate the output of many craft brewers.

This is a beer to give a lager drinker who states they don’t like bitter. I felt it would go well with a curry.

Bespoke Brewery are based in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire and have been brewing since 2012. They produce a wide range of beers including Stout, Bitter, Strong Ale, Mild, and several IPAs. Loddon Hocus Pocus Old Ale 5% abv This fine beer pours a ruby red with a caramel aroma. The taste is full on malt and it has a slightly syrupy mouth-feel. This is quite a chewy beer which reminded me of Gales HSB. Loddon were formed in 2002 and are based at a farm in the village of Dunsden, Oxfordshire. They supply over 500 outlets and brew half a dozen traditional beers. Their beers are widely available in the Oxfordshire/Thames Valley area.

Battledown Pale Ale 3.8% abv This is a good interpretation of a modern style pale ale. It pours a golden yellow and has grapefruit, tropical fruit and honey aroma.

The taste is not as overwhelmingly citrusy as some American style ales. This is a pleasant, fruity drink that would make a good session ale. Battledown have been brewing in Cheltenham since 2005. They supply over 250 outlets.

GOOD PUB GUIDE 2019 (Ebury Press, 2018. £15.99) Well done to the following local pubs who are listed amongst the top 5,000 pubs for food and drink in the UK in the 2019 edition of this prestigious publication: 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.

My Beer Books of the Year article will appear in the Jan/Feb 2019 editions of Postcode Publications.

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Scottish & Southern Energy Exchange Skills with Young People from Park Community School SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) helped to develop young people’s employability skills and at the same gained a valuable insight into their marketing of apprenticeships to young people.

SSE hosted a unique programme with EBP South for a group of students from Park Community School. LEAP (Learn Excel Aspire Programme) covers sessions that help young people to become work ready by learning teamwork skills, leadership, communication and management, time management, first impressions and presentation skills.

The programme has been developed to support young people with employability skills whilst also linking them to the world of work

which businesses say young people lack.

CBI/Pearson Education, Education and Skills survey 2016:The Right Combination found that “50% [of businesses] are not satisfied with young people's communication skills and 50% and most important factor employers weigh up when recruiting school and college leavers is their attitude to work (89%).

All the sessions took place at the SSE’s office’s delivered by EBP South staff with the support of SSE’s staff over 6 weeks. During which the young people learnt about roles in the business from employees, got to experience the work environment and worked towards their end project set by SSE.

The end project set by SSE was to present on ‘How can SSE enthuse young people to take up their apprenticeships and develop their employer brand.’ The young people gave essential advice and creative ideas that SSE

were take back to their teams.

It was a great opportunity for SSE to be proactive in supporting their local community as well as develop their communication skills, training skills and leadership skills.

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We need your help!

Have you ever thought about volunteering – but don’t know where to start, and who might best use your time and skills? The easy bit is deciding ‘to do something’, but working out what might take a little longer.

Community First can help you as Julie Eden, Volunteer Service Co-ordinator, explains: “From October we are starting up a new service in Havant where people can drop in and chat to us about volunteering.

We will be in Havant Library between

10.00 and 12.00 every second Tuesday of the month - November 13th, December 17th.

We will also be in Waterlooville Library every second Thursday of the month November 8th, December 13th.

Please come and see us as there is a lot on offer; we promote seventy organisations in the local area and a hundred and eight different opportunities to volunteer.

“We also have our own dedicated

volunteer website www.volunteerwessex.org where you can search for opportunities. You can specify what sort of organisation you are interested in e.g. one that is concerned with wildlife or young people, and/or what sort of volunteering you would like to do such as providing advice or helping with conservation.” For further information please contact Julie Eden, julie.eden@cfirst.org.uk or tel. 01730 777514.

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YOUR MONEY A better way to manage your business accounting

By Paul Underwood, Director

From keeping business records to filing your tax return, there is a lot of accounting involved when running a business. You may not enjoy bookkeeping but it is an essential part of ensuring you meet your financial obligations and keeping your business on track.

As everyday life becomes more digital, managing your bookkeeping in this way can save you a lot of time, improve your business reporting and provide realtime information on the financial health of your business.

Often called cloud accounting, online accounting is suitable for any size of business and offers the following benefits: • Manage your business on the go with access to your accounts at any time from your computer or mobile with internet connection • Ensures a robust and secure management accounting system for your bankers and HMRC • Financial information provided in real time so you can avoid

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Beach cleaning volunteers being guided by Bianca Carr founder of Final Straw Solent

Schools outreach Since it started in April 2018, Final Straw Solent volunteers have been into 13 school assemblies around the Havant area telling the children about the impact of plastic pollution.

“We use slides, videos and general chatting we tell them why plastic pollution is now a major international problem, how it is causing massive damage to the environment and about its impact on wildlife,” Final Straw’s Bianca Carr says.

Following this, some schools also carried out planned plastic workshops or beach cleans with Final Straw Solent to supplement their learning.

“We get them to carry out educational activities related to the topic,

Dates for your diary Over the coming months we will be giving details of any Beach Clean or Park Clean events that are being staged around the area.

Such events not only help ensure our region is as litter-free and pleasant as possible, but they also help make a real difference to longer-term environmental pollution. Sometimes whole families spend a couple of hours helping; it’s a great way to teach children about the importance of disposing of litter responsibly, and about the problems single-use plastics create.

Equipment will be provided by Norse South East but please bring your own if you have it as turnout is increasing all the time, and wear weather appropriate clothing. Safety briefings prior to start.

and we provide each child with an ‘Ocean Defender’ certificate, which they all think is great,” Bianca Carr added.

“We have also taken a few school groups down to the SeaBin, floating bins that sit in the water and gently suck litter floating inside, in Emsworth to demonstrate how it works and why it helps.”

Final Straw Solent has pledged to reach 75% of local schools over the coming year to engage and inform pupils about the plastic pollution crisis and what we can all do to combat it. If you are interested in having them come to your school you can contact: finalstrawsolent@gmail.com or via facebook messenger www.facebook.com/finalstrawsolent

Saturday 27th Oct 10:00-12;00 Thatched House, Milton Locks, Southsea.

Saturday, 3 November 10:00-12:00 Help Clean Southsea Beach, hosted by Southsea Beachwatch and Marine Conservation Society. Meet on Clarence Esplanade promenade near Speakers’ Corner and Rocksby’s Cafe.

Sunday 4th Nov 10:00-12;00 ECA car park, Eastney

Sunday 18th Nov 10:00-12;00 Andrew Simpson Sailing Centre

Which plastic, which bin?

Peter Vince, Operations Director of Havant Borough Council’s waste collection partner Norse South East, explains how residents can help the community maximise the efficient disposal of household plastic waste: Wash and squash - Clean all bottle-shaped plastic items (cleaning is important because bottles with residue can contaminate whole batches containing cleaned recyclables as well) squash them down (as this will save space) and put them into the recycling bin. Tops go in the general waste bin.

Put non-recyclable plastic, (ie everything except bottle-shaped plastic) in your general waste bin. Even this plastic has a reprocessing use as 92% of Hampshire’s general waste is incinerated to help generate electricity for the National Grid.

Peter Vince, Operations Director of Norse South East

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Cycle Clinic

By Mike Skiffins, Portsmouth CTC

Q I would like to be able to commute to work by bike but want my cycling to be a bit more smooth and stable. I can ride a bike already but I am not confident about riding on the roads.

Robin, Stockheath

A That is not unusual, even experienced cyclists may need to get used to a new bike, and feel slightly less stable until they get used to it.

In your case it might be a good idea to get an experienced cyclist to help you with a short training session.

You say that you can basically ride a bike but a good instructor will start by checking that the bike is roadworthy and set up right for your size. Leg length and saddle height are very important in terms of you being comfortable and feeling safe.

The next thing they will want to see you riding and may lead you on a short ride on a quiet street or paths where they can ride beside you and see how you go.

Even starting and stopping have little tips and techniques to make things easier.

You may be doing everything perfectly, but if not, a little tip here and there as you both ride along will make you feel more "at one" with your bike. If you are comfortable then there is one less thing to worry you.

After a while I would expect your guide

to lead you out on some roads with a little traffic, and talk you through riding on the road.

With someone riding behind you, your confidence will improve, and with that help you will manage road junctions more positively.

If your proposed ride to work involves bigger roads your guide will help you with the dreaded Roundabouts ! !

The most important thing when cycling is to be aware of the traffic around you, and with roundabouts particularly, knowing how to check when it is safe to move out and which bit of road to use is vital. Alternatively, if the traffic is too heavy for you, there is no shame in pulling to the side and finding a pedestrian crossing where you can walk your bike across.

After about an hour you will probably welcome a break, a stop for refreshment, and to let all that has happened sink in.

Sitting and talking through things will help it all to get locked into your memory. If that is before the end of your session you will both have to ride back to your start point, and by now you will be happier, even if the road is busier.

You should notice that you are now a little more relaxed and confident even if a van or lorry passes you.

It won't happen all at once, but like many other things in life, it is practice which helps. The more you cycle the better you get at automatically doing things that you now have to think about . The steadier and smoother your cycling will become, and the more confident you will be as you cycle along whilst always being aware of what is happening around you.

To sum up, the more you ride, the more confident you will become, and so the smoother, and more stable you will be.

Keep going, have fun, and stay safe.

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The ultimate guide to cycling in the borough of Havant – which includes a map of all cycle routes – is now available!

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by Havant Borough Council, is available for free from locations across the borough including local libraries, cycle shops, Havant and South Downs College and the Public Service Plaza in Havant. It is also available online from www.havant.gov.uk/cycle.

The fold-out leaflet provides essential, easy to understand cycling information, that is useful for people of all ages and abilities who are planning to go for a ride in the borough.

At the centre of the leaflet is a unique cycle map of the borough. The map highlights areas where it’s best to cycle – both on-road and off-road – as well as National Cycle Network routes and key spots for cyclists to avoid such as difficult junctions, barriers or steps. In addition, the leaflet contains a guide to the local areas of Havant, Emsworth, Waterlooville and Hayling Island; a list of useful cycling websites; an in-depth cycle map of both Havant and Waterlooville; BMX, skate park and cycle shop locations; and much more.

Hayling Island CC 2018 season review The final league matches took place on 25th August with the first team having the arduous task of going to the already promoted, Bedhampton first team and the second team away for a midtable clash against Bedhampton third team. Unfortunately the local bragging rights are with Bedhampton this year as they won both matches.

Following a recent friendly with Havant CC in which Hayling won by two runs The conclusion of these games saw the 2018 season come to a close taker, ultimately skipper Rob Cordell took and a chance for the players, officials and the top prize following a strong bowling everyone involved in the club to look back display in the final match of the season as and reflect on the season. he finished the season with seventeen The first team battled hard but were wickets. Dave Gorvin, Michael Hallett and ultimately relegated from County Division Michael Lever all finished the season with two and will compete in the very sixteen wickets. respectable Division three next season. The The second team, in the first season first eleven won four matches during the under new captain Tony Watton, finished in season and took sides close in a number of a respectable mid-table position. Some other matches. In the run department notable performances from the second

Froxfield six-a-side tournament where Hayling were runners up

Michael Hallett finished the season with over seven hundred runs at an average exceeding fifty per match, a fantastic return for the Hayling talisman. There were hundreds for Michael Lever and Gary Martin as well as contributions from Chris Wells, Rory Prentice and Dave Gorvin. In the bowling department it was left to four bowlers to fight it out for highest wicket

team included a hundred on debut from Phillip Stride as well as consistent performances from Alex Johnson with the bat as he averaged over thirty runs per game and Tony Watton who scored close to three hundred runs for the season. The wickets were mainly shared around with Andy Shaygen, James Swan, Tony Watton and club chairman James Lever all collecting thirteen wickets.

James Lever returned figures in one game of five wickets and conceding only one run, a brilliant effort for the veteran seamer.

The club also runs a midweek team who finished mid-table in the Portsmouth Midweek league division one. The highest run scorer was Michael Hallett and leading wicket taker was first team captain, Rob Cordell. The side recently competed in a six-a-side competition and were beaten in the final by premier league side Titchbourne Park.

The club would like to thank everyone involved and as always, welcomes new members who can contact the club through facebook, Instagram or via email at: haylingcricket@gmail.com

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Seven senior cyclists Seven seniors cycling to the Kiln of Bricks The Trike peeled off at Westbourne Then there were six Six senior cyclists, second to arrive Vicky wanted to go to lunch Then there were five

Four senior cyclists, riding by the sea Nigel left at Emsworth Then there were three

Five senior cyclists ready to up-sticks Another one joined them Then there were six

Three senior cyclists, knew just what to do Dee shot off when she got near home Then there were two

Six senior cyclists, very much alive Stuart took a tumble Then there were five

Two senior cyclists had a lot of fun, Alan went to Waitrose Then there was one

Five senior cyclists ready to lose one more Christine helped him to the train Then there were four

One senior cyclist, riding all alone, Had his lunch in Heidi's Then there were None.

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Cycling's 'Mr. Fixit ' retires After half a lifetime supporting cyclists in the area, a dozen local cyclists descended on John and Lin Withy at Sivyer Cycles in North Parade, Havant to wish them both well in their forthcoming retirement.

Sivyer Cycles was founded by Bob Sivyer in September 1984 after many years working for Curry's who at that time were cycle retailers.

The original Sivyer Cycle shop was in Fareham, and Bob opened a second shop in Portchester in 1986 when he was joined by his son-in-law, John Withy who had married Lin Sivyer in 1981 while he was a tyre fitter for a bus company in Chichester.

Sometime later the Portchester shop closed, and the business remained in Fareham for a while. About 2001 Bob and John with him moved to Waterlooville where they operated their shop, selling bikes and spares as well as doing cycle servicing and repairs.

Small independent cycle shops have always been a hub for cyclists to gather and chat to each other and the shop owner, about cycling matters, people they know, events coming up and races they have ridden.

John admits that in his youth he was probably as guilty as anyone of spending

too much time in his local bike shop so it was, perhaps, natural that he would take the opportunity to run his own bike shop sooner or later.

After six years in Waterlooville, Sivyer Cycles moved to Havant where they have continued to serve local cyclists for the last eleven years.

This local business has existed for 34 years , and John has been with it for the last 32 of them.

Cycling has changed a lot in those years.

To a certain extent bikes have become a fashion statement. Some makers have disappeared, merging with others, and the televising of major tours with the British successes has fuelled a bigger public interest.

The bikes have changed, too. Commuter bikes and racing bikes have evolved. Carbon fibre construction and disc brakes have come along.

Cyclists have never been confined to the road but Mountain Biking became a craze with purpose built bikes including hydraulic suspension and fat knobbly tyres.

All these, John has taken in his stride and continued to serve the wider cycling community whether dedicated road riders, families needing help with toddlers bikes, and included maintaining the exercise bikes at the Leisure Centre!

John has always been there with Lin in the shop while he was spending much of his time doing the repairs etc. In fact, John is looking forward to being able to take a holiday of more than one week, a privilege that he has not enjoyed for years.

The shop closed on 31st August and Portsmouth CTC presented both of them

with retirement gifts and a cash collection from grateful cyclists and customers.

Our picture shows the cyclists wishing John and Lin a well earned, happy retirement.

Lin and John Withy surrounded by some of their cycling customers including Martine Hebblethwaite, CTC president Robert Sebley, and Club Secretary Andy Henderson.

(Photo Credit Ian Hewitt)

Lin and John Withy surrounded by some of their cycling customers including Martine Hebblethwaite, CTC president Robert Sebley, and Club Secretary Andy Henderson. (Photo Credit Ian Hewitt)

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Langstone Rowing supports another World Championship!

Two local rowers are going to the 2018 World Offshore Rowing Championships in Victoria, Canada 12-14th October 2018; www.worldrowing.com/events/2018world-rowing-coastal-championships Rowing in the single scull class of boats, Jenny Glass from Langstone and Kern Toussaint from Portsmouth, are busy finetuning their practice in this exciting international sport. Rowing around Chichester and Langstone Harbours - seen

here in Epona - Jenny is the GBR number 2 seed and Kern the GBR number 4 seed.

This form of coastal racing utilises sliding seat, stable boats that are self-buoyant – FISA Class - sculling in Singles, Doubles and Quads. The racing format has an exciting beach start; a ‘W’ shaped 4-kilometre course for Heats & a 6-kilometre course for Finals; and a beach run to finish. It all takes place in open sea water, with no lanes, other than the start; and several tightly contested ‘buoy’ turns along the way.

Coach Mike Jenny in Epona Gilbert from Langstone Adventure Rowing says: “This form of coastal rowing combines our unique know-

how of coastal Kern in Epona rowing, coaching and training with sliding seats. It is a challenging conversion for sliding seat rowers - and fixed coastal rowers alike! We wish Jenny and Kern the very best of fortune in the World Championships and will be attending to see how it all goes.

This FISA standard, is a new focus, supported by British Rowing who held the first national Championships in Sandbanks last in August. We can see this as a growing activity to complement our continuing support to the Get Up and Go! Programme, Charity Challenges and fixed seat Coastal Rowing in Gigs & St Ayles Skiffs”

Interest is growing, and LAR are starting up a FISA Coastal Rowing Club at Northney Marina to build on the opportunity and experience we are gaining this year. The class of boats allows rowing all year round and Northney provides water almost 24 hours a day for sessions. Any interest in joining this new coastal rowing development, contact Mike Gilbert at mike@langstonerowing.co.uk – reference FISA Club.

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TESCO STORES ORGANISE FUNDRAISER FOR QA HOSPITAL CHARITY Two hundred players from thirty Tesco stores across the South Coast have taken part in an all-day football event to raise money for Portsmouth Hospitals Charity’s Patient Experience Charitable Fund.

Portsmouth Hospitals Charity, based at Queen Alexandra Hospital raise money for all Wards and Departments within Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Patient Experience Charitable Fund provides equipment to support people with learning disabilities who need hospital care,

it provides a Carer’s Café, which is a quiet place for carers of people who have been admitted to have a cup of coffee, a chat, and have access to information they need to help them look after their loved one. The Fund also provides a programme that encourages people who may have difficulties communicating, and volunteering opportunities for people with autism, mental ill health, physical and learning disabilities.

The football event raised an amazing

£1,080.00, which will be put towards a portable sensory machine, which can transform a patient’s room into a sensory experience. It is always a pleasure to raise money for charitable causes.”

Sarah Balchin, Head of Patient Experience said, “We are delighted to receive a cheque from the Tesco Community Champions for £1,080. The funds will go towards the purchase of some equipment to support people with a learning disability in the hospital, helping to make their experience a little less daunting.”

Rich Products, based in Fareham

supported the event by paying for the trophies, and have also donated a further £300 towards the cause.

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Postcode Publications Stronger, More Flexible, Pain-Free Readers My name is Natalie March from Physio-logical, a Chartered Physiotherapist based within My Fitness Hub, Havant and in Rowlands Castle in the PO postcode areas.

Myself and our two other physiotherapists and soft tissue therapists offer hands on physiotherapy, rehabilitation exercises, acupuncture and sports massage treatments both within our two clinics and we also offer home visits too. I hope you found our last self-help exercises for sciatica useful.

So today’s subject is “Plantarfaciitis, I have had it ages, what can I do to help?”

Here is a testimonial from one of our clients who had plantarfaciitis: “I completed my first Ironman 70.3 with the help of Natalie. Putting up with symptoms of plantarfaciitis for months before letting it get so bad that I couldn't walk without limping or run without experiencing constant pain. In July I finally went to see Natalie something I should have done back in December. I actually didn't expect to run the 13.1 miles yesterday pain free but I did and also pain free after. I really can't thank Natalie enough.” Mrs. A. We have seen a lot of patients suffering from plantarfaciitis in our physiotherapy clinics recently.

What is plantarfaciitis?

Plantarfasciitis is the third most common injury in runners and approximately 10% of people have plantarfasciitis at some point during their lifetime. It is a pain in the heel and underside of the foot.

The plantarfacia itself is a tough band of fibrous tissue that extends from the heel bone to the toes. It supports the arch of your foot and takes a lot of load during walking and running.

Plantarfaciitis is an overuse injury to the facial sheet on the sole of the foot.

Cause of Plantarfaciitis • When there is an increased load placed on the plantarfacia by running, walking, playing tennis or by a patient’s biomechanics.

• Tight calf muscles

• Poor footwear • Poor glutes control • Calf muscle weakness What are the symptoms of Plantarfaciitis?

People with plantarfaciitis may have a number of symptoms including: • Pain on the bottom of your foot, sometimes going into your heel.

• Usually the first few steps in the morning are painful but this gradually settles as you continue walking.

• Walking barefoot, on your toes, going up stairs and running all tend to aggravate the pain.

Treatment There are lots of different treatment options from taping, to sports massage to release of tight calf muscles and plantarfascia, ankle joint mobilisation, strengthening exercises, stretches, acupuncture and ultrasound.

Please be aware of your body and take advice from your GP before exercising or send an email to (enquiries@physio-logical.net) for advice and guidance.

Plantar Fascia Stretch • Hold the stretch for 10 seconds, repeat 10 times, at least 3 x day • Do this exercise before taking your first step in the morning, and before standing after prolonged sitting Frozen Can Roll • Roll your bare injured foot back and forth from your heel to your mind-arch over a frozen can or bottle.

• Repeat for 3-5 minutes. This exercise is particular helpful if done first thing in the morning or at the end of the day.

If any of the above sounds familiar or if you suffer from plantarfaciitis then we can help you here at Physio-logical in Havant and Rowlands Castle. We all regularly see patients with a wide range of foot and heel pain symptoms. Call our clinic today on 07835 712306 to find out more about how our team of experienced Physiotherapists and soft tissue therapist 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/

… tips and exercises from our Award Winning Physio

Heel Raise

• Every second day for three months.

• Every heel-rise consisted of a three second concentric phase (going up) and a three second eccentric phase (coming down) with a 2 second isometric phase (pause at the top of the exercise).

• The high-load strength training was slowly progressed throughout the trial as previously reported by Kongsgaard et al.

• 12 repetition maximum (RM) for three sets.

• After two weeks, they increased the load by using a backpack with books and reduced the number of repetitions to 10RM, simultaneously increasing the number of sets to four.

• After four weeks, they were instructed to perform 8RM and perform five sets.

• They were instructed to keep adding books to the backpack as they became stronger.

• A key clinical point is that the calf-raises need to be done slowly.

New stretch proven to dramatically relieve pain from Plantarfasciitis

A new stretch is proving quite effective to help treat and potentially cure plantar fasciitis, a condition that affects nearly 2.5 million Americans each year. In a study recently published in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, researchers found that patients suffering from the painful heel spur syndrome had a 75 percent chance of having no pain and returning to full activity within three to six months of performing the stretch. In addition, patients have about a 75 percent chance of needing no further treatment.

The study is a two-year follow-up on 82 patients with plantar fasciitis, all of whom were part of an original clinical trial of 101 patients in 2003. The patients were taught a new stretch that specifically targets the plantar fascia developed

by Benedict DiGiovanni. M.D., associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Rochester and author of the study, and Deborah Nawoczenski, P.T., Ph.D., professor of physical therapy at Ithaca College.

The stretch requires patients to sit with one leg crossed over the other, and stretch the arch of the foot by taking one hand and pulling the toes back toward the shin for a count of 10. The exercise must be repeated 10 times, and performed at least three times a day, including before taking the first step in the morning and before standing after a prolonged period of sitting. More than 90 percent of the patients were totally satisfied or satisfied with minor reservations, and noted distinct in pain and activity limitations.

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From co-ordinator Peter Halkyard peterhalkyard70@gmailcom

We have previously highlighted the need for clear numbering of all properties on the Island to assist both responders and ambulances to quickly attend patients. During the summer months a related problem has arisen a number of times that has delayed our emergency response.

Giving a clear and concise location when calling 999 or 111 is equally as important as having the location of the incident clearly signed.

On a number of occasions valuable minutes, sometimes as many as twenty, have been taken up trying to find where the patient is located as the incorrect address was given to ambulance control.

On one recent occasion the wrong address was given for a patient who was

found to be in cardiac arrest. This resulted in both the Hayling CFR, who would otherwise have been with the patient in under four minutes, specialist paramedics and the supporting ambulance and specialist paramedics losing valuable time in attending the patient. The seriousness of this becomes very clear when you realise that for every 1 minute delay the chance of survival drops by 10% if a defibrillator cannot be applied to the patient, albeit immediate commencement of CPR will make an invaluable contribution to maintaining the patient’s life support function.

We urge both residents and particularly visitors to the Island, to quickly check their location before calling 999 for an ambulance. For example the Island has

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Hayling Island Community First Responders, the same issue applies across some other areas of the Postcode Publications readerships.

The Hayling CFR group will offer free awareness training in CPR to any group, organisation, business or individuals that are willing to give just thirty minutes of their time.

Hayling Community First Responders left to right Rosy, Peter and Dave To book a training session just contact: Co-ordinator Peter multiple sailing clubs, camp sites, holiday Halkyard at 07876 597194 or at resorts and caravan parks so just giving an peterhalkyard70@gmailcom address as “the caravan park in X Road” or Emergency calls responded to by the “the car park on the beach along the Sea Hayling CFR group continue at a rate of Front” can lead to the type of delay approximately three a day with over seven highlighted above. hundred calls responded to so far this year.

While this article is written by the

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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 T H E E M S W O RT H B R E W E RY ( A G A I N ) Over the last twenty 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.

The third day Job is running The Emsworth Brewery, and it’s just a year since we obtained a licence to sell our beers through the Antique Shop in West Street.

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heard of The Killorglin Puck Fair? No? Well, that was the start of it. That, and the bicycle shop in Dingle and the upstairs bar in Cork.

So, Michael and I were on holiday in Eire, timed to attend the Puck Fair. People with Killorglin roots travel in from around the world. As does a large male goat who is crowned king and fed on shamrock for three days before being released back to the wild.

The people party below with much music.

It was in a back street of Killorglin that we found a grocery shop open at 8am, serving pints of beer rather than selling the very faded out-of-date tins and packets on its sparse shelving.

And then, a few days later we found the hardware and bicycle shop in Dingle that doubled as a bar / pub. This one didn’t open til 10.30. No special events this time; just bikes, tools and beer.

And then there was the microbrewery in Cork. Set in old stables with modern glass-panelled doors to satisfy the curious, and a bar above. Nice, integrated

set-up.

The following year, Fullers bought our local Gales brewery and moved production to London.

Cue my big mouth.

“Isn’t it a shame”, I said to husband Michael whilst having a drink at the Lord Raglan “with Gales moved away, that Emsworth doesn’t have a microbrewery like the one we saw in Cork.”

“Especially”, I said, digging deeper “since Emsworth has such a strong historic tradition of brewing and pubs”.

Well, Michael started looking into it, got hooked on the idea of The Emsworth Brewery and began the search for premises.

It would have to be in Emsworth, and affordable; a West Street site was advertised and we took the plunge.

Of course, the potential brewery buildings came with a shop. So, what do you do? You set up an antiques centre while you develop the brew-house.

And then you get a licence.

So, heading into our second year of direct beer sales and Christmas, we’re expanding from just selling bottles, into 5ltr and 10ltr beer boxes (like wine boxes) as well as the thirty-six and seventy-two pint pins and casks for larger parties.

We’ll need to take bookings to make sure that we cater for demand. So make sure you book early to avoid disappointment – we’ll have forms in the shop. That’s the Antique Shop in West Street, Emsworth.

Happy Christmas, Everyone.

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Don’t stop Wining PORT – The Ultimate Christmas Drink

By Jonathan Rogers of VIN Wine Merchants There are several different drinks that I sell in abundance over the festive period and very little the rest of the year.

Port is no exception although I sell more outside of the festive period then drinks like Cointreau or Baileys.

Port has been in our hearts for generations and is the favoured drink at Christmas time when the cheese board comes out. The varied styles appeal to the masses and the quality of the wine is superb.

Port is made by draining off red wine which has only partly fermented so it still contains a fair amount of the natural sugars, into a vessel containing brandy.

The fermentation stops, and the result is a mixture which is both strong and sweet. The wine still needs the colour extraction from the skins along with the tannin which is normally achieved through a longer fermentation, but as with Port the fermentation is short, this extraction must come from another process, and that is treading.

I’m often asked if treading the grapes by foot still exists and Port production is pretty much still done this way, although some of the bigger house have introduced mechanical treading that mimic the gentle action that treading by foot achieves.

The vineyards have a classification from A down to F which reflect the quality of their natural advantages which include altitude, soil, location and age of the vines. The higher the classification the more valuable the grapes. The grapes used for production are Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz which is related to the Tempranillo grape grown all over Spain, Tinta Cao and Tinta Barroca.

The many different classifications of Port make it somewhat confusing to understand. For example, Vintage Port is made from grapes from one year and is only declared a vintage in exceptional years like vintage Champagne, and must be aged in barrel for a minimum of 18 months. LBV (Late Bottled Vintage) is vintage Port but aged for much longer typically for around 4 to 6 years. LBV does not have the intensity of vintage port but finer examples can show an elegant, velvety rich style and can offer great value for money.

Here are a couple of good examples I stock.

Fred’s Food

Stansted Park Farm Shop Gammon Recipe

Feuerheerd LBV 2013 - £16.99 Still foot-trodden, this classic LBV (Late Bottled Vintage) from a very old producer has an amazing bouquet with a rich smooth velvety character.

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Quinta do Infantado LBV 2013 - £16.99 Rich and balanced with a good depth of flavour with a medium dry finish.

Or something extra special: Taylor’s 1966 Vintage - £190.00 Considered to be the finest vintage ever.

e get all of our gammon and bacon from Sandridge Farmhouse in Wiltshire. They rear their own pigs, and do all the curing and smoking on site using traditional methods to ensure the best quality you can buy. Their pork is high welfare and free from artificial hormones, growth promoters and routine antibiotics. They do not inject the meat with water, so when you cook your bacon, it does not shrivel to half it’s size in a puddle of white, instead it’s the finest bacon you will eat.

Recipe If you are going for a large gammon joint, then it’s best to simmer the gammon and then finish by roasting. If it’s a smaller joint (2kg of less) then I would just roast the joint.

Cooking time should be approximately 40 minutes per Kilo (20 minutes a pound).

If over 5Kg (10lb) in weight reduce to between 30 and 35 minutes per Kilo (15 17 minutes a pound). If under 2kg increase to 60 minutes a Kilo (30 mins a pound).

This is a guide and it’s best to use a meat thermometer to get the best results.

Boiled and roasted If your ham is a large portion or a whole ham, place while vacuum packed into gently boiling water. (Leaving the ham in the vac pack seals in a lot of the flavor and

prevents the ham from becoming crumbly).

(Warning only to be done at gentle boil, not at a full Boil) When the bag starts to loosen around the meat (this should be half way through your calculated cooking time), lower heat to a simmer. Remove from the vac pack and place into the same water. Then add a carrot, onion, celery and bay leaf to the water for flavour.

Continue to boil until the center of the ham reaches 68°C then turn off the heat and leave the ham in the water for up to 1 hour until the temperature reaches 71°C. Your ham is now cooked!!

Peel the skin from the ham, leaving the fat layer intact. An option is to score (cut) the fat layer in a criss-cross pattern to create diamond shapes in the fat.

Coat the ham with the glaze of your choice! Glazes can be as easy as mixing whole grain mustard to honey (50:50) adding caster sugar / brown sugar to glaze can help it to stick to the ham better.

For a beautiful finish, a clove can be added into the centre of each cut diamond!

Pre-heat oven to 160°C and roast for further 35 min average to reheat prior to meal!

Remove the cooked ham from the oven and allow the ham to rest for ten to fifteen minutes.

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Park Community School Win ‘Community Impact Award’

Award collected by Park’s Deputy Community Manager & Site Manager Park Community School is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Hampshire County Council’s ‘Community Impact Award for 2018’ for its innovative MUNCH project. At an award ceremony in Winchester, Deputy Community Manager, Florence Fearon, and Site Manager, Mark Bird, collected the award on behalf of the school The MUNCH project aims to reduce food poverty among local children, young people and their families in Leigh Park. MUNCH runs every day throughout the school holidays, Thursday tea times and the last Sunday of the month. The development of MUNCH was made possible through the generosity of local and national supporters, one of which is Postcode Publications.

For more details about MUNCH please contact us or visit our website.

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DIABETES DOUBLES IN UK DESPITE RESEARCH ADVANCES DRWF charity’s 20th anniversary marks ‘mounting challenge’ to NHS The Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF) first opened its doors as a charity in the UK in 1998 yet, despite the many developments in the fields of diabetes research, treatment and education over the last 20 years, the number of people over the age of 16 diagnosed with the condition has more than doubled to 3.8 million, with type 2 diabetes driving this alarming growth.

“While we are proud to have funded over £11.5 million in significant research projects in the UK over our twenty-year history, the need for education and support is greater than ever,” stated DRWF Chief Executive Sarah Tutton.

“Diagnoses of all diabetes types in the UK have increased since 1998 when around 1.8 million people over the age of 16 were diagnosed with the condition to today’s more alarming figures of 3.8 million. In the UK it not only funded research but also developed a new educational programme by producing extensive support literature as well as an award-winning series of Diabetes Wellness Days in different parts of the country in a drive for better information available to people living with all forms of

diabetes.

“Last year the charity won the Quality in Care Diabetes (QiC) Judges’ Special Award for ‘providing an outstanding educational event programme for people with diabetes’ after being highly commended in the Empowering People with Diabetes in the Self-Management category,” explained Tutton.

DRWF introduced its first Diabetes Wellness Day South in 2008 a change to the ad-hoc Diabetes Wellness Workshops that the charity had previously held. The 10th annual day was recently held at The Solent Hotel in Whiteley, Fareham.

“Along with a successful education programme the charity has a rigorous research funding process and over the last 20 years it has contributed more than £11.5m into research in the UK alone.

DRWF Research Manager Dr Eleanor Kennedy emphasised that in addition to supporting the development of clinical procedures for islet cell transplants, the charity awards important pump priming funding: “These relatively small amounts help researchers to try out new theories and to get vital pilot data that helps with future bids for more significant funding.”

This is an area that has drawn praise from health professionals such as Professor Graham Hitman, recently

LtoR CE Sarah Tutton with Sarah Brown, Lee Calladine, Sue Dixon, Richie Troughton, Steve Lille, Debra Peett, Jenny Diment and Karen Scott

retired Consultant Diabetologist at Barts and the London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London: “Over the years, my colleagues and I at Barts and the London have received funding from DRWF that we are immensely grateful for.

I am extremely grateful that the DRWF recognised the clinical importance of my area of research and am very proud of the on-going close relationship I have with them.

Shivani won the IDF European Researcher award at the end of 2017, she donated part of her winnings back to the charity.

Dr. Matthew Simmonds, Senior

Lecturer, College of Science at the University of Lincoln added: “Being awarded a DRWF fellowship enabled me to not only establish a brandnew research area looking at genetic predictors of long-tern pancreas transplant function but also provided the next critical step in my career as a scientist in setting up my own research group. Speaking on behalf of all DRWF fellows, being awarded a DRWF fellowship has had a truly transformational impact on both our research and future career trajectory.”

The increasing profile of diabetes has meant that the healthcare system has become acutely aware of the problem.

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Leigh Park Residents Cycle Around The Globe!

On 10th September a mental health awareness event took place at Leigh Park Community Centre with over 150 people attending. Local people were invited to the Positive Living Event to find out about what services are available for people with mental health issues in the Havant area. Twenty agencies were represented, including Citizens Advice, Bereavement Centre, Mind, Parkway, Off the Record, Community First Youth and Training Teams, Chrysalis, Orion Centre, iTalk, SDAS, Making Space, Samaritans, Recovery College, Hollybank, Richmond Fellowship and Biscoes Solicitors.

The Positive Living event took place on World Suicide Prevention Day, helping to raise awareness about mental health and what services are available. A person dies every 40 seconds by suicide and up to 25 times as many again make a suicide attempt. At the event there was an exercise bike with attendees taking it in turns to cycle as many kilometres as they could. The challenge was to cycle 100km which would be added towards the global number of kilometres people were cycling on the same day around the world at

similar events. One person at the event stated “I wanted to attend the mental health day to find out about what help I can get for my 23 year old son, who has depression. I have met many mental health providers and got some really useful information and now feel more confident about helping my son with his recovery. I also had a go on the exercise bike and cycled 5k!”.

The event was organised by Community First’s Positive Pathways Big Lottery Funded Project, an initiative that supports people in the Havant area to volunteer in the community. Ina Allum, the Positive Pathways Coordinator said “we had a fantastic day with great support from local agencies, with the Deputy Mayor of Havant, Cllr Diana Patrick and Tim Houghton, Chief Executive of Community First, opening the event.

Cllr Patrick also had a go on the exercise bike, contributing to the 100k achieved by the attendees. I would like to thank all the agencies and local residents that came along to support this event and hope that if just one person got the information they need to help them on their mental health journey, then it was a great success”.

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HAYLING NIKOLSKI ART EXHIBITION Works of the well-know local artist Athanasius Nikolski were loaned by their owners for the compilation of a gallery exhibition held recently at the Manor Farm Tearooms, Northney Farm, Hayling Island.

Son Max Nikolski a practising Russian Orthodox Priest was on hand to greet attendees and speak about his parents artistic life in Havant and Hayling Island. His mother was a sculptor.

Many of Nikolski’s works were displayed in Gardeners Art Gallery that existed in East Street until the owner’s retirement in the 1990s.

Both parents now rest in peace in Hayling’s St Peters churchyard.

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Havant Borough Talking News A free service for Blind and Visually Impaired People Havant Borough Talking News needs help!

After ten years of recording and mailing out Talking News to the blind and partially sighted people of Havant Borough, our all-volunteer group has turned its attention to a different problem – the sad state of affairs of the outside of its recording studios in West Street, Havant. Miracles are rare and it looks as if only hard work will return the Shop Front to its former glory.

We are willing but not so able. CAN YOU HELP? We need help with some carpentry, or even a paint pot and brush. We have the materials – or will have once we know what is needed – but we do need some of your time, and your enthusiasm! The Talking News volunteers are not

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is asking children to start saving their 10p coins for the Charity’s latest fund-raising campaign; Save Up to Suit Up. The life-saving Charity is calling upon children from schools and youth groups across the region to save up their 10p coins to raise the £20,000 needed to fund new flights suits for the paramedics who make up the Charity’s Critical Care Teams. With a new flight suit costing approximately £650, the £20,000 target will fund thirty new flight suits, or two suits for every paramedic. Save Up to Suit Up will be launched on Monday 8th October and HIOWAA hopes to reach the £20,000 fundraising target by 31st March 2019.

HIOWAA Director of Fund-raising Rachel Leaman commented; ‘Our paramedics need your help! If every primary school pupil in our community saves a handful of coins, we can raise the money

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getting any younger, and we can’t do it alone.

We provide over a hundred of our ‘Listeners’ with a forthrightly digest of local news. It means a lot to them. The elderly, particularly those with poor or no sight are often very lonely, and the Talking News helps – they know they are not forgotten.

If you can help, please do get in touch.

Telephone 02392 480101 and leave a message or email admin@hbtn.org.uk

that we need to fund their new flight suits’.

The new flight suits are a two-piece design, making them more practical than the original one-piece suit currently worn by HIOWAA paramedics. They allow for better distribution of kit, which in turn reduces excess strain to the neck, shoulders and back. In addition, the new Hi Viz red suits are both water resistant and fire retardant, helping to increase visibility and safety at the scene of an incident.

‘Our flight suits need to be safe, practical and comfortable to allow us to carry out our day to day work as efficiently and effectively as possible. Thank you to children in our community for saving up to allow us to suit up!’ commented Specialist Critical Care Paramedic John Gamblin.

A range of fund-raising resources are available for children and parents to download from the Charity’s website,

including; make your own collection pots, target posters and teachers’ notes. The Charity will also provide fund-raising tips and games designed to help children reach their fund-raising targets.

Rachel Leaman concluded; ‘We hope that children across our region will embrace our Save Up to Suit Up challenge in the knowledge that the coins they save will directly fund the flight suits that our paramedics wear every day. By saving their coins, they really can make a difference’.

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Hayling Island Camera Club Hayling Island Camera Club members have been out and about all summer long, taking advantage of the exceptional weather! In addition to personal photoshoots or holiday images, a number of members have joined the many evening “Photo Walks” organised by member John Watkins at a number of venues along the coast from Hilsea Lines to Chichester Marina. Some of these images will no doubt appear as entries in internal club competitions during the 2019/19 season!

A very successful Annual Exhibition was held at Northney Farm Barn, Hayling Island, on 18/19th August. As the President, Keith Tester said “We had a total of 298 visitors – plus a few dogs and Doris, one of the Northney Farm chickens! (Pictured far right).

We tried to persuade her to vote for her favourite photograph but she wasn’t interested!” However, most visitors did vote and the image which easily won the public vote (with a margin of over one hundred) was “A Leap of Faith” by Gill Swift (pictured right).

On the first evening of the new season, 3rd September, Gill was presented with the Lee Filters Millennium Cup by the VicePresident, Gary Kenmir.

When asked about her winning image,

On that first evening the draw was also made to determine which Exhibition visitor won the image they would most like to take home. The winner was David Gray who had chosen “Sunlit Tree at Warblington” (pictured right) by Marjorie Clifton as his first choice.

Marjorie explained that the photograph had been taken during one of the club’s evening photo walks during the summer months.

The Club was pleased to welcome a good number of new members this season, many of whom had taken advantage of the free, all day workshop on offer to visitors at the Annual Exhibition.

The first outside presentation of the new season was “Talk from the Pit” by Simon Read – very different from the norm and very well-received by club members. He shared his personal journey trying to gain entry into the world of professional music photographers together with the very special challenges it presents - such as working in cramped spaces with a crowd of other photographers, dark stage areas, glaring stage lights and unpredictable singer and band movements

Gill said it was taken back in March when she and a group of friends were walking along the Hayling Billy Trail on the Island. Suddenly, they noticed a fox in a flooded field, leaping from tussock to tussock, in an unsuccessful effort to keep out of the water while he pursued a group of ducklings. Sadly, his quest was eventually successful and a duckling was carried back to the cubs in the den.

during their performances!

If any member of the public would like to attend any of the outside presentations arranged for this season (see the full programme on the club web site www.haylingislandcameraclub.co.uk), they are welcome to come along and pay £5 at the door.

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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 & Sunday afternoons available for private hire at £45 per session For Availability and Booking contact the Bookings Secretary by email at: stridebookings@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/stridecentre

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What’s on

Rowlands Castle Art Society Rowlands Castle Art Society have started their winter programme.

Spokesperson Jan said “If you like drawing/painting why not come along to our friendly, well established Society which caters for all abilities.” “We are looking forward to workshops, life and portrait drawing afternoons and evening demonstrations, we have a very comprehensive programme.”

Meetings are held on a Tuesday in Rowlands Castle Parish Hall. Other events include picnic/painting days during the summer months and we hold a Christmas Party for members in December.

One of four artists who will be giving an evening demonstration during this time is award winning artist Lucie Cookson (pictured above). Her work has been in the National Portrait Gallery, The Hermitage and locally Pallant House. Lucie said “As an artist I believe you are constantly learning, whatever level you are at."

For further information please contact John Davis on 01243 371662 or take a look at the website: www.rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.org.uk

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Halloween at Horizon www.horizonlc.com With the ‘scariest’ time of the year fast approaching, Horizon Leisure Centres have been gearing up ready to put on a spooktacular party at their Waterlooville soft play centre on Thursday 25th October.

To celebrate Halloween and all ‘fangs’ creepy at World of play Waterlooville, Horizon are inviting all children and guardians to dress up in their spookiest fancy dress costumes and join the Halloween party of the year! The two hour Dj’d event from 3 – 5pm will be sure to leave the children cackling from all the fun, thrills and excitement to be had. That’s not all, each witch, wizard, ghost or ghoul can take home a goodie bag, but will it be filled with tricks or treats?! Why not pop down and find out.

At World of play Waterlooville children can surf in Australia; find their way around a busy Oxford Circus in London; see the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy; climb the Statue of Liberty in New York or slide down the icy slides in Antarctica with penguin friends and that’s all just on a normal day, imagine the spooked out soft play and your little ones dressed up running and dancing to the DJ’s party tunes, there will be some snaps for the family album that’s for sure!

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SPECIAL EVENTS & COURSES Thursdays 18 October and 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November - FIVE-WEEK CERAMIC COURSES - With Peter Levy & Val Stacey These back-to-back ceramic courses give you the choice to sign up for five or ten weeks. The first five weeks will use nature as inspiration to create sculpted ceramic forms exploring various techniques and glazes. The second five weeks will continue with the theme but will focus on slab building & throwing whilst exploring the decorated surface - five week course - £147, ten week course - £250 (inc. materials and firings) 7-9pm - twelve places ADULT DAY LONGER COURSES FIVE-WEEK SEW INSPIRING COURSE - Thursday 1, 8, 15 November - With Vicki Brown - Inspired by the return of the Great British Sewing Bee, learn how to make something you want to wear using paper patterns and material you love! £99 (exc. materials) - 10am12noon - eight places ADULT SATURDAY WORKSHOPS Saturday 27 October - FUSED GLASS BOWLS - with Kate O’Connell - Learn how to cut, layer and design a beautiful piece of glass, which will then be fired and fuse together and then slumped into a bowl form. - £80 (inc. materials and firings) 10am3pm - twelve places Saturday 24 November - PRINTED TEXTILES - with Kathryn Green - Explore a variety of printmaking and mark making techniques. Work towards a unique printed scarf or a length of material, perfect for transforming into a cushion cover or tote bag! £76.50 (inc. materials) - 10am-3pm twelve places ADULT TASTER WORKSHOPS Saturday 27 October - CASTING FOR JEWELLERY - with Sarah Macrae - In this introductory session participants will learn the basic principles of cuttlefish casting, how to create a mould, which will then be used to create a pewter casting. - £41 (inc. materials) - 10am-12noon - ten places Saturday 24 November - CROCHET INTRODUCTION - with Melanie McDowell - Perfect for beginners! Discover different yarns and types of hooks available before learning everything you need to know to start your own projects at home. - £41 (inc. materials) - 10am-12noon - ten places Saturday 15 December - STRINGING BEADS - with Sarah Macrae - Learn the art

form of stringing beads for jewellery. Bring along your own glass beads/stones/pearls to work with or use plastic beads provided £41(inc. materials) - 10am-12noon - ten places Saturday 15 December - FESTIVE PENDANT - with Emma Burfoot - Create a large festive decoration or a collection of smaller charms. Utilise a range of techniques including piercing, texturing, hammering and stamping. - £41 (inc. materials) - 1.30pm3.30pm - ten places Tuesdays 30 October, 6, 13, 27 November LONGER COURSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE NINE-WEEK YOUNG DESIGNERS with Ami Hyde - Cover a variety of creative projects including illustration, accessories, design, construction & customisation. Work towards an end of term show in July 2019. £83 - 5.30-7pm - twelve places - 11-16yrs Four subsidised places are available to Leigh Park young people in receipt of free school meals. Parental contribution £33.20, the remaining 60% has kindly been covered

by The Arts Society Portsdown.

Monday 22 October - WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE HALLOWEEN CERAMICS - with Peter Levy - Get ready

for Halloween in this fun half-term workshop. Learn how to make a hollow ceramic pumpkin and other spooky sculptures - £18.50 - 10am-3pm - twelve places - 7yrs+ FAMILY WORKSHOPS Thursday 25 October - WILLOW FLOWERS - with Jacqueline Rolls - Learn how to transform willow into a beautiful flower for your garden or home. Children will make a flower assisted by their parent/s. £20.50 child/adults Free -10am-1pm eighteen places in total. (Max two children: one adult) 5yrs+ Saturday 15 December - FESTIVE PAINTED PAPERCRAFT - With Ami Hyde Get ready for Christmas in this fun crafty workshop. Work together as a family to design and make your own festive cards, wrapping paper, gift tags and decorations! £20.50 child/adults Free - 10am-1pm eighteen places in total. (Max two children: one adult) 5yrs+ More information on all courses and online booking available on the Making Space website or by getting in touch. makingspace.org/courses - 023 9247 2491 admin@makingspace.org Making Space, 2 Bishopstoke Road, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 5BN

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Extract from the October edition of theeccentric entertainment magazine

MUSIC

What’s on

IMPORTANT BUT OVER LOOKED If your an instrument player as a hobby, just for the pleasure of playing an instrument, or a semi pro out gigging, what happens if you damage your instrument and it needs a repair? Or you develop a buzz, it’s not feeling the same as you last played it. A problem? Who do you turn to? Unlike being able to buy anything saleable these days on line, where are the guys who repair. The good news is there are still qualified and experience repairer’s making a steady living out there. Most work from home these days as the cost of premises puts up costs and quiet often the main cost of repairs are the labour costs then if the repair firm is over the vat rate another 20% up’s the bill. Most local music shops still do certain repairs on the premises and if they do only guitars and ukuleles then they usually know a man that can repair Brass and Woodwind, keyboards, violins and other unusual types… The older the instrument, keyboard or Amplification, quiet often the parts are no longer available, then if it’s a cheap instrument it may well prove to be beyond economical repair!

There are cases from plain canvass carry bags to padded Gig Bags of various thickness, then a range of hard cases and pod caseps available to protect your

instrument. With an electric guitar you have to remember the weight, like a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar can be very heavy and relying on a padded gig is taking a chance as I’ve known straps on these bags snap!! At that sort of price range you are better off with a good quality hard case.Your local music store should have a good selection and be able to help. If you can, add your instrument to your household insurance policy but do ask your insurance provider on any small print and cost. With the darker evenings coming more people will be playing in doors and there are some excellent gigs to go out to, have a good month and enjoy your music.

On 30th November Classic Rock / Blues band ‘Turnpike Alley’ will be playing in The Function Room, Ex Serviceman’s Club, Brockhampton Lane, Havant PO9 1LU Tickets on the door £8.00 £6.00 in advance Doors open 8.00pm - Starts 8.30pm Tickets from Havant Music Mart, Ex Servicemen’s Club, Ink Planet ALSO appearing at the same venue on 14th December ‘State of Undress’ Christmas Show - Exuberant Rocky infectious music Tickets on the door £10.00, in advance - £8.00

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What’s on Havant & District Horticultural Society Welcomes New Members

Established in 1943 we continue to arrange a monthly series of well illustrated talks on horticultural topics; social events and visits are also organised from time to time. Our Summer Gardening Event is held locally where produce and crafts etc. are proudly exhibited and prizes won! We meet on the last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in the United Reformed Church Hall, Elm Lane, Havant, PO9 1PP So please come along to our Annual General Meeting and social on 28th November at 7.30 in the usual location where you can check out what’s on offer and join our friendly, helpful band of gardeners.

THE PROBUS CLUB HAYLING ISLAND TALENT COMPETITION A talent competition in aid of ‘The OF HAVANT COMMUNITY CENTRE Patient Experience’ department is to take Question: What is the connection between Rupert Bear and Palaeontology?

Answer: THE PROBUS CLUB OF HAVANT PROBUS is a group of independent, world wide clubs, aimed at retired PROfessional and BUSiness people.

Founded in 1975, members of the Probus Club of Havant enjoy monthly lunch time social meetings for such people from the local area.

After lunch, speakers are invited, this year covering a wide range of subjects from Rupert Bear to Palaeontology!

Members come from a broad background of banking, military, business, engineering , local government etc.

We meet at 12.00, at Denvilles Club, 33, Emsworth Road, Havant, on the first Monday of the month.

New members are always welcomed.

Please look for full details on our website: www.havantprobus.co.uk

Saturday 1st December -10am - 2pm Traditional Christmas Fayre - in aid of local charities - free entry - live entertainment, Santa & his elves, tombola, raffle, games, stalls, roasted chestnuts - all at Hayling Island Community Centre, Station Rd, PO11 0HB Contact: Jan Hickman 023 9378 0996

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‘QA’s Got Talent’ will take place on the 3rd of November starts at 7pm at The Golden Lion Pub, 54 Bedhampton Road, Bedhampton, PO9 3EY and will be just a £5 entry per act.

All funds raised will support the Patients Experience Department at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust to raise money for RHINO sensory equipment, a machine made up of lights, tactile equipment and visual elements which can turn any room into a user-controlled sensory experience, with light and touch to put a person at ease before treatments. This is especially important for those with learning difficulties.

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HAVANT’S NURSERY RHYME TILES The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre is delighted to announce the Havant Nursery Rhyme Tiles are returning to the town for the first time in five years. The tiles, which are well known to the community as decoration in the Havant Wall Memorial Hospital, were subject to a rescue campaign after the hospital closure.

After five years in storage all ten of the tiles are back for the Havant community to enjoy!

The ten nursery rhyme tile panels, that include many popular children’s rhymes, were hand painted by Royal Doulton artist William Rowe in 1935.

The eighty-three year-old tiles were designed for the children’s ward at the local War Memorial Hospital in order to brighten up the walls of the ward and provide entertainment for the young patients. When the Havant War Memorial Hospital was closed in 2011, the community rallied support to restore the tiles, raising £20,000.

Including information about the hospital, the artist and the tiles themselves, there will be some fascinating facts to learn about the Nursery Rhymes themselves and the origins behind them.

The Spring would like to also thank Barbara Howard for collating the information on the research boards displayed in the exhibition.

The exhibition will be available for viewing from Monday 17 September until Saturday 3 November in the Upper Mezzanine Gallery at the Spring.

For more information, please call 023 9247 2700, or visit The Spring’s website Photo credit: James White Photography

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Pantomime of Goldilocks and the Three Bears for the Station Theatre Hayling Island Have you ever wondered why Goldilocks broke into the Bears’ house and ate their porridge? Indeed why were the Bears living in a house at all?

Well, a long time ago, on an island not far away, there lived a happy community of rabbits, squirrels, foxes, mice, hens and other animals. Everybody got on very well, even with the newly arrived wealthy Russian bears that lived in the big house. As usual there was a troublemaker who tried to tempt the animals into making bad decisions, but he never made much impression, that is until a cheeky girl came over from the mainland and refused to toe the line.

Then chaos ensued, magic spells gone wrong, porridge tampered with, and – worst of all - the disappearance of Baby Rabbit.

Who will solve the mystery? And will they all live happily ever after? Well of course they will – it is a pantomime after all.

With matinees on both Saturdays at 2.30pm and shows at 7.30pm every night (except Sunday) Goldilocks and The Three Bears runs from 12th to 19th January at the Station Theatre, Hayling Island. Tickets £10 for adults and £6 for children can be obtained from www.stationtheatre.co.uk or from the box office open Wednesday to Saturday from 10.00am to noon or on 023 9246 6363.

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SCARE AT THE SQUARE HALLOWEEN PARTY Friday 2nd of November - from 7pm to 10pm - ‘Scare at The Square’ Halloween fund-raising event at The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2ND - tickets £23.95 from the fund-raising team on 023 9228 6000 Ext: 5927 or from fundraising@porthosp.nhs.uk The ticket price includes a curry and welcome drink. Guests will be entertained by a live band, as well as a raffle with the

chance to win some amazing prizes including for the best dressed.

All funds raised will go towards benefiting the patients being treated within Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.

The charity supports all of the Wards and Departments across the Trust and you can choose to support and fund-raise for an area of the hospital that is close to your heart.

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Community First’s member support to include free legal helpline Community First are providing access to a free legal helpline for a trial period.

This offer is part of the wider support and advice service that Community First, a support and development organisation for Hampshire’s charity and voluntary sector, already provides to its member organisations.

Hampshire Legal Services (HLS), the in-house legal practice of Hampshire County Council, are partnering with Community First to provide the legal advice for the helpline. HLS’s team of over seventy specialist lawyers have traditionally supported the County Council by providing the legal support it needs to deliver public services in Hampshire. Increasingly, HLS is working in partnership with a growing number of public and third sector organisations that deliver public services. Community First

welcome the opportunity to work with HLS. Tim Houghton, CEO of Community First, said: “Community First is delighted to be able to be working in partnership with Hampshire Legal Services to offer an additional option for our members to access appropriate legal support. Legal problems can be time consuming and expensive for charitable organisations, but problems can often be avoided if help is sought at an early stage. We hope this helpline will enable members of Community First to access timely, free advice when they need it.”

The offer of a legal helpline is just the latest addition to Community First's growing body of online resources for charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Through their dedicated Community Development team, Community First are committed to providing their members

with specialist information and support.

This commonly includes fund-raising, finance, governance, project planning, and policies. Accessing these services help organisations not only to maintain daily operations, but also to grow and to become eligible for additional sources of funding.

Any interested parties can learn more and access the service online at https://www.cfirst.org.uk. Membership of Community First is free for charities, notfor-profit organisations, social enterprises, and community groups operating in Hampshire. Organisations can register for membership online at https://www.cfirst.org.uk/membership. Any other enquiries about the service should go to Mandy Harris by calling 0300 500 8085 or by sending an e-mail to mandy.harris@cfirst.org.uk

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QA CHARITY SHOP NEEDS STOCK TO HELP RAISE FUNDS The charity shop at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham are asking the community to donate goods to help raise money for the hospital.

The charity shop located on the hospital’s C Level, North Entrance raises money for Portsmouth Hospitals

Charity, a charity that supports all of the Wards and Departments across Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.

The charity shop are asking for complete jigsaws and board games, bric-a-brac, children’s toys, good condition china, glassware and decorations, complete decks of

playing cards, unused colouring pencils, unused children’s and therapy colouring books and unused puzzle books.

The charity shop drop-off times are from 8:30am – 15:30pm, Monday to Friday. For more information, please call Audrey on 023 9228 6487.

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Artscape Events Tuesday 30th October – Tuesday 20th November: Four sessions making with clay - Park Community School’s Art Room – 6.30 – 8.30 - £20 for all 4 sessions Saturday1st December: Fun and Festive Printing, 1000 – 2.00pm - Enjoy a day creating your own unique Christmas wrapping paper, cards and bunting - £20 per adult, £5 per accompanied child over 6 (max

Artscape

Artscape, the local Arts and Music Charity that works to improve the lives well-being and health of anyone has so many exciting opportunities happening over the next few months for everyone.

We have a regular ukulele based music sessions at Middle Park School in Leigh Park every Wednesday evening and we welcome any new players even if you are a complete beginner. Or if you would like a fun performance at your event get in touch but be quick the Christmas diary is starting to fill.

We have lots of new Art sessions happening across the Havant and Leigh Park area. Get ready for Christmas with a days Festive Printmaking on Saturday 1st December for adults and accompanied children or maybe make a special present at our new clay workshop sessions starting soon.

Come and have a go, meet some new friends and have lots of fun. All of our sessions are led by qualified experienced Artists and we will help you find your inner creativity. Do take a look at our website artscapeart.weebly.com or drop us a line on artscapecontact@gmail.com or call us on 07452955626

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two children per adult). All materials, tuition by a professional qualified artist, tea and mince pies provided. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Leigh Park Library: Free themed art session on 1st Tuesday of each month 1030 - 1200

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Spinnaker Chorus Advent A Cappella

Advent A Cappella is a fun festive singing workshop for ladies, hosted by the wonderful Spinnaker Chorus, starting on Wednesday 14th November, 7.30pm at Blendworth Church Centre, Horndean PO8 0AA. Now in its second year this workshop is once again set to bring Christmas back to the community. It will run weekly for 5 weeks, during which time we will provide all learning materials to teach you a selection of festive songs in the company of chorus members.

No experience required, you do not need to be able to read music, just the ability to learn and hold a tune. There will be no pressure we just want you to come along, have fun and enjoy experiencing our fabulous hobby, singing in four part A Cappella (unaccompanied) harmony. We will also

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provide refreshments including delicious cake. All this for just £5 per week!

For taking part in AAC’18 you will be invited to perform with Spinnaker at two of our Christmas events. Firstly at our Christmas Show,What the Dickens! on Saturday 8th December, which takes place at St. Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth. Also at our charity carol singing event at Gunwharf Quays shopping centre on Saturday 15th December, where we will be entertaining shoppers by the beautiful Christmas tree in Central Square. A percentage of donations collected will be given to Gunwharf’s selected charities.

To book a place for AAC’18 please email: adventacappella@yahoo.com, we would love to hear from you.

WINTER SEASON Winter brings a rich and varied feast of touring dramas, dance, family shows, performance and music to Chichester Festival Theatre.

Hugh Dennis, Lesley Garrett, Nigel Havers, Ruth Jones, Miles Jupp, Denis Lawson, John Marquez and Stephen Tompkinson are among the stars adorning comedies and plays, which range from the international phenomenon Art to Tom Stoppard’s Rough Crossing.

There’s an enticing and eclectic range of music, comedy and performance from a sparkling line-up of familiar performers and new faces, including Bridget Christie, Sandi Toksvig, Clare Teal and the South African Cultural Choir; and seasonal favourites such as the Christmas Concerts and BBC Concert Orchestra return.

There’s also plenty of entertainment for families and youngsters from toddlers to teenagers, including Chichester Festival Youth Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty for Christmas; The Snail and the Whale; performances especially designed for young people on the autism spectrum, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream; and, still to come in Festival 2018, CFT’s new adaptation of David Walliams’s The Midnight Gang.

Drama, Dance and Music Festival Theatre, 12 – 17 November THE MESSIAH - Hugh Dennis, Lesley Garrett & John Marquez in a hilarious Christmas comedy that promises to be the funniest and most magical Nativity you will ever see. A travelling theatre troupe of two actors and an opera singer arrive by camel in the ancient town of Chichester to masterfully enact the greatest story every told.

Directly prior to the West End, this new comedy of Biblical proportions, written by the Olivier Award-winning writer Patrick Barlow (The 39 Steps), sees Hugh Dennis (Outnumbered, Mock the Week), opera star Lesley Garrett and John Marquez (Doc Martin, In the Club) play a cast of thousands in a Christmas comedy that conjures up the sublime, the ridiculous and the truly angelic.

Festival Theatre, 20 – 24 November SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE - Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block and he’s in dire need of inspiration. Then he meets the beguiling Viola de Lesseps, who is prepared to do anything – including risking the frosty disapproval of Queen Elizabeth I – to fulfil her illicit dream of performing on the London stage and pursuing a passionate affair with the greatest playwright of the age.

This adaptation by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) of Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard’s multi award-winning film classic, with music by Paddy Cunneen, is exuberant, witty, funny, and a beautiful homage to love, art, and the theatre itself.

This new production is directed by Philip Breen, whose recent RSC productions of The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Hypocrite have been highly acclaimed.

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Festival Theatre, 27 November – 1 December - Ruth Jones in THE NIGHTINGALES - One of the UK’s bestloved stars, Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey, The Street) makes a rare stage appearance in an intriguing new comedy by actor/ playwright William Gaminara (Silent Witness, The Archers, An Enemy of the People), directed

by Christopher Luscombe (Love’s Labour’s Lost & Much Ado About Nothing).

When the local acapella group gather in the village hall they have every reason to look forward to their weekly rehearsal.

Whatever their differences, whatever the problems they may have at home, all are happily bound together in their shared love of music. The two hours of laughter and harmonies fly by. Until one day newcomer Maggie knocks on the door and everything changes…

Festival Theatre, 4 – 8 December CHRISTMAS CONCERTS The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth and Chichester Cathedral Choir lead a celebration of the festive season with traditional carols, seasonal sing-alongs and the inevitable Christmas cracker jokes. From Jingle Bells to Silent Night, and the extraordinary Corps of Drums, this is a sleighful of Christmas cheer.

Once again there’s a chance to vote for your favourite Christmas song, with audience and band joining together to give it a rousing rendition.

Festival Theatre, 15 – 30 December Chichester Festival Youth Theatre presents SLEEPING BEAUTY - For ages 7+ 30 December - Relaxed performance: at 2pm - A princess under a fairy’s curse pricks her finger on a spindle and sleeps for a hundred years, waiting to be woken by a prince’s kiss.

But hold on a moment. There’s a distinctly different slant to this story. The princess is beautiful and spirited but there are two princes and a lot of threatening thorns. As for the fairy who caused all the trouble in the first place – well, putting things right isn’t as simple as casting another spell.

Rufus Norris’s splendidly entertaining and mischievous version of the original fairy tale ventures beyond the usual ‘happy ever after’ ending with the prince and princess united. The course of true love never did run smooth – especially if your mother-inlaw is an ogress with an unfortunate taste for human flesh...

Rufus Norris’s version of Sleeping Beauty premiered at the Young Vic (2002). He is Director of the National Theatre.

Lucy Betts, whose many productions at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford have included The Wizard of Oz, Oliver! and James and the Giant Peach, directs a visually stunning production with sets by Simon Higlett, costumes by Ryan Dawson Laight and new music by Tom Brady.

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SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE

November 11th - at the 11th Hour of the 11th day of the 11th Month…

After the Service at the War Memorial in Havant, at the 11.15am Church Service, Havant United Reformed Church will be remembering eight Havant men from the Church who died during WW1. The names are Robert (Percy) Windebank, Harry Wright Hooker, Cecil Skinner, Ernest Outen, Frederick George Carpenter, Arthur Treagust, Harold Leng and Percival (Jack) Harden. Their names are listed on the Church Memorial. Any members of the families who would like to attend the service will be more than welcome.

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the world and then land in fog? Kim’s presentation starts to tell to tell that story, sprinkled with some airline stories and video. It also includes film of a landing at the legendary ‘old’ Hong Kong airport - Kai Tak where, by a happy coincidence, he flew the last commercial flight out of this airport, which was shut down immediately after he was airborne.

Monday 10th December - 1845 for 1930 hrs ‘The History of Westland Aircraft’ presented by Bill McNaught - This fascinating story of Westland will cover the 70 years from its inception, by ‘ironmongers’ Ernest & Percival Petter in 1915, through its fixed wing design and production period, ending in 1948, and finally its far sighted decision to initiate helicopter production, up to the ‘Westland affair’ of 1986, which led to major changes in ownership. Bill will also include some of his own reminisces from his 25 years working at Westland.

Tales from a ‘Bomber Boy’ - on the Lancaster Bomber presented by John Bell DFC MBE RAF (retd.) - John Bell was a

Bomb Aimer in WW2, on the Lancaster Bomber that is currently flown by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. One of the famous ‘Bomber Boys’, John will be telling some tales of the time that he served in this Lancaster Bomber aircraft, as well as showing some films about the Lancaster and the Bomber Boys.

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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Science Discovery Group Monday 19th November - Fighting crime with ion beams - drug tests from a single fingerprint. A talk by Dr Melanie Bailey, Lecturer in Analytical and Forensic Science, Department of Chemistry, Surrey University.

December - No Meeting.

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Monday 26th November - 1845 for 1930 hrs ‘A Day in the life of a 747 Captain Presented by Kim Sharman Kim Sharman has led the life of an aviator. From his youth he wondered where he was bound in life, and joined the Fleet Air Arm in 1965. Kim flew Sea Vixen fighters in the Royal Navy, serving for two operational tours on HMS Eagle.

After leaving the Royal Navy, he joined BOAC as a First Officer on the VC10.

Thereafter he joined Cathay Pacific, flying firstly the Boeing 707 and then the Boeing 747 (Jumbo), where he became a captain, until he retired in 1998.

Kim will answer a question that many of us wonder, every time we fly in a ‘Jumbo’ how do such huge beasts as the 747, actually manage to fly, navigate to the other side of

our talks from the experts on the Third 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 - telephone 07711 167 523 or see www.sciencediscoverygroup.co.uk

Havant WEA Day School Saturday 10th November - The Dramatic Art of the London Underground Tutor: Mike Grundy - 10.00am -3.00pm at The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant PO9 IBS - Fee £21.50 London Underground has employed leading artists since the 1930’s to install permanent art-works in stations and on platforms that serve to enhance the experience of travellers. The Day School explores this vast gallery of art-works and brings to life the dramatic events and personalities of London’s history that it portrays - book online www.wea.org.uk, by telephone 0300 3033464 or use form in brochure.

Please note that a Spring WEA course: Cinema goes to War,Tutor Paul Legg, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

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by Denise Kelly Fibromyalgia is an unpleasant disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue, and sufferers may also experience trouble sleeping, morning stiffness, headaches, tingling or numbness in their hands and feet and problems with a ‘foggy’ memory.

While no one magic food will prevent a persons flare-ups, a number of dietary improvements can make a world of difference and may alleviate even the most daunting symptoms. One of the most important things I can advise is to improve your overall health and well-being by putting time and effort into your diet, because we really are ‘what we eat’.

I Know, I know! Its always about the fruits and vegetables! Why? Because they are typically low in calories, high in fibre, and rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals. That’s good news for those who are, respectively battling obesity, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or autoimmune disorders. These are all common among fibromyalgia patients.

Preservatives and colouring tend to have a negative effect on a person with Fibromyalgia and enhance painful symptoms. Eating more natural foods is key.

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nuts and seeds, avocados, home made salad dressing oils such as olive oil, flax seed oils, sesame seed oils etc. is believed to offer pain relief because of their anti inflammatory properties. Plus they are a worthy addition to any diet and amazing for heart health and allergy prevention.

Reducing your carb intake and packing more protein into your diet can keep blood glucose levels from fluctuating, which can trigger fatigue. The classic Mediterranean diet is perfect for this condition because it helps people avoid those sugar rushes.

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia, so you may be tempted to reach for the coffee? Be aware that Caffeine intake can trigger headaches and interfere with sleep patterns, which can further perpetuate fatigue. Like caffeine, sugar and white-flour carbohydrates, can provide a temporary surge in energy followed by a big low slump. Fibromyalgia patients often experience general hypersensitivity leading to increased sensitivity with blood-sugar highs and lows.

While reducing sugar intake can be beneficial, you may also want to steer clear of

sweet snacks that use aspartame or saccharine as a sweetener. Anything that has a chemical basis should be avoided.

Basically including very alkalising foods into your diet, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, and removing the processed artificial foods, will help reduce inflammation. It’s the inflammation that causes the pain and discomfort. Herbs can also be extremely beneficial when it comes to treating Fibromyalgia, such as: 1. Grape seed extract. The oil in the seeds of wine grapes contains powerful antioxidants and natural antiinflammatory compounds called procyanidins. They may help to inhibit the inflammatory response, which is responsible for muscle pain and soreness in some people.

2. St. John's Wort tincture. This liquid tonic form of St. John's Wort (not capsules or tea) is a common alternative to prescription muscle relaxers. Patients taking prescription antidepressant medication, however, should not use this herb without their doctor's approval.

3. Valerian Taken as a dietary supplement, Valerian may help regulate sleep patterns as well as ease insomnia and anxiety, all common symptoms of Fibromyalgia.

If you want to get a personalized Nutrition plan for this or any other health condition affecting your quality of life, contact me: 07730671436 or info@denisekelly.co.uk or www.denisekelly.co.uk

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THE CAT & RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE

Pet of the Month Azrael

Holborow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham, W. Sussex PO20 7RJ

Hulky Bear Hello from your favourite out and about reporter at the Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre, Hulky Bear.

I say this every year how fast time goes, where has the year gone. I am very busy at the moment rolling about playing in the fallen autumn leaves. It’s so much fun. I am actually meant to be looking for some staff to sweep up but hopefully no one will notice just for a while.

I hope you can come along to our winter fayre on the 4th November. If you can you might see this year we are selling a Cat and Rabbit Rescue 2019 calendar. It has some stunning photos of some of my friends here at The Centre. If you would like a copy they are £6 each and will brighten up any wall, just ring 9-4pm during the week.

We have recently held a couple of special cat viewing evenings giving a chance for people to visit The Centre with a view to homing a cat.These are for people who haven’t yet had a home visit and want to see what we do and to answer questions We had such a lot of support and so many of you came along. Lots of my friends found forever homes.Watch out for our evening dates shown on our website or on Facebook. If you have had your home visit then please call us and we can arrange your appointment during an afternoon seven days a week.

As the days get shorter and colder the staff are working on the winter accommodation for our rabbits and guinea-pigs. It is more sheltered away from the elements. It’s meant all the summer accommodation has to be fully cleaned before we store them away in the new buildings for the winter. All the rabbits and guinea-pigs are happy being nice and warm.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed there is no snow Our newly qualified Vet Nurse Sophie has been back working at The Centre for a couple of months now.We are keeping her busy looking after us. Anyone needing a health check forms a queue outside our vet room in the morning.What’s a health check? I thought it was a queue for extra tickles. Quick I am out of here fast! I think I will go and have a lie down in our brand new colourful wheelbarrows kindly donated by Covers of Chichester, it is just the place to relax after a hard day’s reporting. I don’t think anyone will look for me there.

Take care and see you next time.

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

PS:We have a Viewing Day 24th November 12-2pm. Viewing days are for people who have not had their home visit, but are thinking of adopting a cat, otherwise we rehome seven days a week by appointment only.

This month allow us to introduce Azrael a 6 year old black female cat. Azrael came to The Centre in March; she had been living outside in the garden as the other cat in the household did not like her. Being a very timid and nervous girl she wouldn’t come inside. At the moment is finding life with us a little stressful, she hisses when you go into her pen.

If you sit down and wait a few minutes Azrael calms down and lets you tickle her head. She does not like the rest of her being touched.

Azrael loves company; when she hears the handlers or staff are coming into her pen she gets very excited and stands at the door waiting, her little face is a picture. She love you to sit and read to her she relaxes completely.We are looking for an experienced owner with no other pets who would be able to give Azrael the time and patience she needs to settle into a home.We think she would be happier living with no young children. If you think you may be able to give Azrael the new home she deserves please give The Centre a call Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm.

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Tickets are just £10 each, and include an exclusive goody bag from Boots and a drink on arrival.

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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.

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Poppy and leaf You will need red and green dk (double knitting) cotton - although any yarn will be fine, a 4mm hook, a black button and a brooch pin.

All terminology is UK convention: Ch: chain Ss: slip stitch Dc: double crochet Htr: half treble Tr: treble.

Petals: Magic ring or Ch two and work all stitches into the first chain.

Row one: Ch one, ten Dc’s in ring.

Pull tight and Ss into first Dc. Row two: *Ch one, one Dc, Ch one, two Tr in first Dc, three Tr’s in next Dc, two Tr’s Ch one. One Dc in next Dc, Ss in next two Dcs, repeat from * to end working in the Dc's, Ss in first Dc. Row three: Ch one, one Dc, two Htr in first Dc, three Htr in next Tr, two Htr’s in each of the next five Tr, three Htr in next Tr, two Htr Ch one, one Dc in last Dc of the first petal. (This is the larger petal). Ss in next two stitches, three Dc in next Dc, three Dc’s in next Tr, two Dc’s in each of the next five Tr, three Dc’s in next Tr, three Dc in last Dc of second petal, Ss into next two stitches fasten off.

Leave ends to sew on brooch pin.

Leaf: (Optional) Row one: Ch nine, Dc in second Ch from hook to last Ch, three Dc in last Ch rotating as you go so you can work on the under side of the Ch, Dc along leaving the last three Ch un-worked, turn; Row two: Ch one, Dc in each stitch till you get to the middle of the three Dc’s of first row. Work three Dc’s in this stitch, Dc in each stitch leaving the last three stitches un-worked, turn; Row three: Ch one, Dc in each stitch to middle of three Dc’s, three Dc’s in that stitch, Dc in each stitch leaving last three stitches un-worked, turn; Row four: Ch one, Dc to the middle stitch of three, Ss into the middle stitch fasten off and sew in starting tail, leave ending tail long enough to sew onto petals If you want a bigger leaf do more chains to start with and repeat rows for the required size.

Sew leaf to petals with larger petal at the bottom. Sew on black button and brooch pin.

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£55,900 HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND GRANT TO CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF KENWOOD The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre in Havant has been awarded a £55,900 National Lottery grant through the Heritage Lottery Fund to record and celebrate the history of the town’s Kenwood factory.

The project will tell the story of the internationally famous brand, which was founded by Kenneth Wood in 1947 in Woking and moved to Havant in 1962.

The Kenwood Chef, which was redesigned in Havant by Kenneth Grange,

has played a major role in British social history, contributing to the transformation

of the nation's post-war domestic life through the production of labour saving devices that helped begin to free women from their traditional roles.

While manufacturing transferred to China in the 1990s, the company’s headquarters remains in New Lane, Havant, and has provided both employment and social opportunities for staff over many years.

The grant will fund the creation of a documentary film featuring interviews with

former and current Kenwood workers and tracing the development of the company over six decades.

Mark Welch, managing director of Kenwood, said: “We are delighted the Spring Arts and Heritage Centre has been awarded this grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The project will highlight the role Kenwood has played in the local community for more than sixty years and enable both current and former workers to record their experiences of working for the company."

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Remember, Reflect and Rejoice

Following the recent Havant U3A AGM, members old and new have signed up to their chosen interest groups for another year. Some will have joined new groups for a fresh challenge with many of us staying with our tried and tested favourites.

With autumn ‘the season of mellow fruitfulness’ well and truly here all groups will have met at least once. The ever popular History Group had as its subject ‘The sinking of HMS Royal George’ which happened in August 1782 off Spithead with the loss of 900 lives. Men, women and sixty children drowned as the ship attempted routine maintenance whilst loading provisions. This very moving story was told with slide images and poetry by U3A members Tom and Denise Bennett. The beautiful poetry written by Denise capturing for us the ships last hours.

Reflection and remembrance will also feature at the General Meeting on the 15th November at 2.30pm. when Professor Brad Beaven will give a presentation on

the Social and Cultural Consequences of the First World War in Britain. This will be a very special afternoon coming as it does so close to the 100th Anniversary of the WW1.

Armistice.

For those of you who met some of us this Summer at The Bedhampton Summer Show, St Faiths Flower Festival, the Stride Centre events or have seen the U3A display in Havant Library and not yet made it to Bedhampton Community Centre, this could be a good opportunity to visit, complete a membership form and join us. The timing could not be better as tickets for our Christmas Party will be available to purchase. Always a lively event, this year following a glass of wine and the buffet there will be Gilbert and Sullivan songs for our enjoyment, a seasonal Quiz and also a chance to join together in festive songs and carols.

We look forward to seeing you in the very near future.

Please find us on line at: www.havantu3a.org.uk

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHT AT STANSTED PARK For two weeks in December you are invited to take a moonlight stroll through the enchanted parklands of the Stansted Estate and see the house and forests brought to life as never before From the mystery of the chapel grove to the magic of the mansion house, you will marvel at the interactive displays and magical lights as you navigate the pathways of Stansted, including many secret tracks not usually open to the public Along the way you will discover unique works of art and encounter walkabout performers who will guide you along the way.

Your visit will take you through the ancient arboretum to a welcome finish in the Victorian walled gardens for hot chocolate, mulled wine and other festive refreshments.

Please wrap up warm and bring wellies - we are a country estate and the route may be muddy.

While it’s wheelchair and buggy accessible, please call us to discuss your needs prior to booking for the same reason.

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Postcode Publications New DI Andy Horton crime novel Hayling crime author Pauline Rowson’s latest DI Andy Horton crime novel, number 14 in the series, DEAD PASSAGE published The latest in the popular Detective Inspector Andy Horton series by Hayling Island author, Pauline Rowson, DEAD PASSAGE, set in the local area, has been published worldwide in paperback and as an ebook. (18 October 2018).

DEAD PASSAGE, number fourteen in the DI Andy Horton series is set in Portsmouth, Gosport and the Isle of Wight

with the flawed and rugged detective receiving a telephone call from the daughter of a dead Portsmouth politician, with an urgent request to meet her on the Wightlink ferry, the St Clare, because she has something to reveal about her father’s death twelve years ago. When she doesn’t show, Horton is at first inclined to think it was a hoax until more information comes to light and as new evidence is unearthed on Burrow Island in Portsmouth Harbour, more commonly known to local people as Rat Island, Horton believes the politician was murdered.

Pauline Rowson's Detective Inspector Andy Horton police procedural crime novels have been hailed in the USA and UK as "exemplary," "multi-layered" "cleverly

plotted" and "full of twists and turns" “with an "especially good series hero, a likeable fellow with plenty of street smarts and the requisite personal baggage."

She is author of nineteen crime novels, fourteen featuring the Portsmouth detective, Inspector Andy Horton, three in the mystery thriller series featuring Art Marvik, former Royal Marine Commando now an undercover investigator for the UK's National Intelligence Marine Squad (NIMS) and two standalone thrillers, the award winning, In Cold Daylight and In For the Kill.

Her crime novels have been translated into several languages with the Inspector Andy Horton crimes novels optioned by top television production company, Lime

Pictures, who are seeking to bring the enigmatic detective to the TV screens.

Pauline Rowson says, ‘The local area is a great inspiration for me for the setting of my DI Andy Horton crime novels. There is always so much going on and so many different locations to choose from. For DEAD PASSAGE I was inspired by Rat Island in Portsmouth Harbour and was very grateful to Hampshire Marine Police Unit for taking me out on their launch to help with my research for that novel and to Solent Forts who gave me an in-depth exclusive tour of No Man’s Fort which also features in the novel.’

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Francesca spills the beans In a new book, a Hayling Island author has ‘spilled the beans’ about running a beach kiosk.

Life’s a Beach tells the story of a woman recovering from a failed marriage and business who arrives in a south coast resort to take over a defunct kiosk. Nancy used to holiday in ‘Pagley Bay’ as a child, and is drawn there when she sees an online advert for the Kozy Kiosk. The book follows a summer of ups and downs and sometime hilarious situations and misadventures as she learns to cope with the demands of visitors and sometimes very odd regulars.

Amongst them are Naughty Nonda, Mr Takes The

Biscuit, Russian Reg and Jabber the (beach) Hut. Then the Silver Surfer arrives at the start of a water-sports festival, and Nancy falls in love. Of course, the path of true love never runs smooth, and nor does her first summer at the kiosk.

Although having worked in publishing industry for many years as an editor, Life’s a Beach is Francesca’s first novel: ‘It’s been a very interesting year,’ she says. ‘I spent nearly every day last summer visiting beach kiosks and watching the people running them and their customers, and that involved making copious notes - and drinking countless cups of latte!’

So how many of the characters in her book are based on real people? ‘None,’ says Francesca firmly, but with a hint of a smile. ‘Like all fiction writers, I’ve made up characters based on my observations, but I don’t think anyone could be as weird as some of the people I invented!’

Life’s a Beach is published by La Puce Publications and is available from Amazon Books in Kindle e-version or paperback.

Also soon to be available through wholesalers Gardners and local book stores. For more information contact Francesca Brooks at: francesca.brooks@hotmail.com

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MP backs QA Hospital plans for new A&E department Local MP Alan Mak has backed the plans for a new emergency department at Queen Alexandra Hospital (QA), writing to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock in support of the bid.

It comes after Alan recently met with QA Chief Executive Mark Cubbon to discuss the planned development and meet with some of the doctors and nurses at the hospital.

In his letter, the MP stresses that the emergency department at QA now sees up to 400 patients a day, up a third from 2010.

He said: “The number of patients using the emergency department at QA has substantially increased in recent years and means that it is now operating at a level for which it was never designed.

“Having met some of the hard-working A&E staff, I believe this extra investment will give doctors and nurses the resources they need to deliver first class care. I am fully supportive of the plans and will be lobbying hard in Westminster to make sure that the bid is successful.”

Alan also welcomed the recent investment into the NHS during its 70th anniversary year, having released a think-tank

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report earlier this year calling for a digitalised health service.

He added: “As an MP who has made ensuring constituents have access to high quality healthcare a priority, I welcome the extra £20billion in funding that the Government has committed to the NHS by 2024.That builds on the investment at QA Hospital which means there are 157 more doctors and an extra 145 nurses since 2010.

The extra money will mean that the NHS is in a strong shape as it starts its next 70 years.”

To read Alan’s Centre for Policy Studies report, Powerful Patients, Paperless Systems: How new technology can renew the NHS visit: alanmak.org.uk/NHSreport

From Richard J. Coates

At last after much debate, fund raising Corner and the Ferry Boat Inn both and partnerships provided hospitality for between Havant and the mayoral parties and Portsmouth councils, guests which was most bus companies and appreciated. donor organisations in The ferry will be particular the met on the Portsmouth Southern Coside by a bus operated operative Society,

by First Portsmouth finally a bus link is rerunning an hourly established around service between Hayling Island and the 0700hrs and 1800hrs Hayling Ferry. every weekday during Officially started Cllr Tim Pike, Cllr and Mrs Peter Wade, with the trial period.

Portsmouth City Coaches Director Mike Elkin on the 24th Provided the service September 2018 by is made viable by the Mayor of Havant Councillor Peter regular commuters, schoolchildren and Wade who took the bus from Eastoke cyclists it is hoped to extend the service Corner to the Ferry. The bus service to weekends when it would be the ideal provided by Portsmouth City Coaches transport for fans visiting Pompey FC Ltd., will run every morning 0655 till home matches and shoppers to Gunwharf 0840hrs and every evening 1550hrs till Quays.

1835hrs Monday to Friday for a trial The old adage ‘Use it or Lose it’ was period of three months. never more apt.

The bus bringing the Mayor of Havant was met at the ferry terminal by the Mayor of Portsmouth and Colin Hill, Hayling Ferry’s managing skipper.

Mike Elkin also brought along the original open top Southdown Bus (pictured right) that ran the 149 service to the ferry back in the 1950’s and 60’s.

The Beachlands café at Eastoke

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Little things can make a big difference to how you look and feel.

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