Discover Chandlers Ford April 2013

APRIL 2013

Local Walk

4.7 miles around Horsebridge & Kings Somborne

Local News

Fryern Farewells Thornden Tennis Winchester Photographic

Rotary Club The chance to help, learn & have fun

Your Comprehensive Directory of Local Businesses and Services

Hello and Welcome We often entertain our teenage children with stories of how life was when we grew up. Their favourite topic is tales of the world without computers and mobile phones, and of great amusement is the thought that the phone wouldn’t fit in your pocket.

If you remember, because of the power they used, all mobile phones were fitted into cars.

The first one I used which was truly mobile had a battery pack which was the size and weight of a large shoebox filled with lead. And the first laptop computer I was given by my employers wasn’t really portable…so heavy, it was at best ‘transportable’.

So many people do say that it was a simpler world then, but having the ability to work from home, to stay in touch with friends and family, to buy online and have it delivered to my door and to find out almost anything I want to instantly is fantastic.

One of the other things I love about the internet is that we can have a team of people working on the magazines and it doesn’t matter where they live. Our designer Heather is in Scotland,

our administrator Lauren lives in Kent and Marina, our short story illustrator, lives in Serbia.

Still there is a limit. We all still need local tradespeople, gardeners, hairdressers, garages and – of course – someone to fix our computers when they go wrong. And that’s what this magazine is all about. A choice of services in one handy guide and two pages this month of events, for the days when you feel like interacting with the real world rather than just the virtual one!

Tania PS: Following on from my article in your last magazine, I have added more updates to my weight loss blog at www.discoveryourtoes.co.uk.

PPS: Our lovely front cover is from Hillier Gardens in Romsey - now is the time to visit to see the magnolias.

Sales & distribution: kevin@discovermagazine.co.uk or Sales only: melanie@discovermagazines.co.uk Everything else: tania@discovermagazines.co.uk

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Gardening - Grow Your Own Veg Puzzle Page Advertiser Feature - Hampshire Hearing Town Planning Local Walk - Horsebridge & Kings Somborne Walk Quiz - Movie Settings Advertiser Feature - Widenet Computer Services Ltd Life Begins - Three Essential Steps For Planning A Funeral Advertiser Feature - Eric Robinson Solicitors

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10th April 1858 - Big Ben Cast At Whitechapel Foundry, London Rotary Club Of Chandlers Ford & Itchen Valley Thanks You For Your Support Motoring - Porsche Cayenne GTS Short Story - The Easter Egg Hunt What's On & Winchester Photographic Local News- Fryern Farewells & Thornden Tennis Tournament Success Regular Local Events Useful Numbers

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DISCOVER GARDENING

Grow Your Own Veg As the new gardening year is upon us, why not have a go at growing your own veg because it doesn’t need to be difficult and has the potential to be one of the most productive and fun things you’ve ever done.

by Pippa Greenwood

Home grown food tastes better, uses little if any air miles, can save you a packet and is enormously rewarding because you’re getting the top end of the market produce.

Remember to grow what you like and what your garden can grow well - this may take some experimenting, but don’t be afraid to admit that some things are trickier than others in your plot.

If you’re an organic gardener or you simply want to produce pesticide free vegetables, you might need to spend more time thinking about what to grow and how you can best nurture it so that pests, diseases and other problems take a back seat. *Seed and plant catalogues are now more likely to let you know which varieties are relatively pest or disease resistant. *You can also encourage some of the naturally occurring insects that parasite or predate upon the garden pests, or bigger animals such as frogs, toads, hedgehogs and many birds. Insects include: Ladybirds: The larvae and the adults both consume huge numbers of aphids.

Lacewings: The young or larvae are brilliant predators, eating mainly aphids, but also eating other pests such as thrips and eggs of moths.

Hoverflies: The soft-bodied yellowy grey larvae are great aphid eaters, a single one eating up to fifty in a day, nearing 1,000 in its lifetime.

Ground beetles: Often seen scuttling off at speed when you move pots, low-growing plants or loose slabs, they are mostly black and often shiny and are brilliant predators of many pests

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including slugs, vineweevils and some insect eggs.

Solitary wasps: Some feed their larvae on aphids, weevils and other insects.

Some of these may already be in your garden, but by growing some suitable plants you can really build up their numbers. On the whole the simple, non-double varieties are the most insect friendly, so try some of these: *Phacelia: A hardy annual with bluish perfumed flowers, perfect for direct sowing. *Limnanthes douglasii (the poached egg plant): This yellow and white flowered hardy annual is loved by hoverflies. *Eschscholzia (the Californian poppy): This pretty yellow, orange and cream flowered plant can be direct sown and thrives in sunny welldrained sites. *Iberis (candytufts): One of the easiest hardy annuals, it has readily available pollen and nectar, perfect for many beneficial insects.

The rewards are plentiful - a regular supply of superbly tasty vegetables, picked when ripened to perfection (not just to make them last longer on the supermarket shelf), gathered as and when you need them and in the quantities you need (cutting down on wastage) plus you can choose the varieties you find tastiest.

Why not grow some great vegetables in 2013?

Go to www.pippagreenwood.com and sign up for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ – choose from a fantastic selection of vegetables sent to you at just the right time for planting and each week you receive an email from her telling you all you need to know to ensure great results.

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Green Keeper is your established independent Lawn service expert. Caring for and improving lawns in Chandlers Ford since 2000. A great looking lawn is easier than you think!

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Sudoku

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetitions!

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

There’s no maths involved and no adding up.

It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s addictive.

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"It's magic" says Harry Potter actor

Michael Henbury - Britain’s smallest man and actor as Ewok in Star Wars has at last with the help of Hampshire Hearing broken through his own sound barrier.

At the age of 51 Michael found he was not hearing as well as he needed to and searched for a solution from his Doctor and after a year of treatment was eventually offered an operation to help his hearing loss. Not wanting to go down the surgical route, Michael sought advice from Gary Whettingsteel at the Hampshire Hearing Centre “they were incredibly helpful and it was fantastic to talk to people who understood the challenges I was living with”. Gary immediately lent Michael a hearing aid whilst he sought the best solution for him – when Gary turned the hearing aid on " it was a revelation" said Michael "I had not heard this well for years - if ever" and realised how much I was missing out Gary contacted Starkey UK Ltd the manufacturers of the World’s smallest hearing aids for their expertise in such rare fittings.

Hearing of Michaels plight Starkey arranged for a pair of their new "Soundlens" hearing aids the world’s first invisible-in-the-canal hearing instrument to be made.

Michael was indeed a challenge because of the size of his ear canals but if anyone could help then " I knew it would be Starkey" said Gary. Michael had recently been in a Harry Potter production and Starkey have certainly worked big the of star a is l hae Mic UK. there magic for the in man t lles screen....... sma him.

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If you want to hear out of this world like Micha el then visit the Hampshire Hearing Centre in Chandlers Ford for an unbeatable experience .

Michael has now been wearing a pair of the latest Starkey hearing aids for a year and is over the moon with the results. He says "thanks to the Hampshire Hearing Centre I can now live my life normally and continue my career without having to worry about not being able to hear properly" he continues – “it’s like they were designed especially for me” Above everything else Michael has said it’s his quality of life that has improved the most: “Without the hearing aids my life would be so different”.

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Mystique Beauty professional and relaxing treatments at affordable prices

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Affordable, high quality NHS dental care Just call, email or pop in > Prevention and treatment in all aspect of general dentistry for the whole family and also for patients nervous of dental work > Friendly, comfortable, modern practice > Hygienist service New and emergency NHS patients are welcome We also provide affordable private treatments including FREE first consultation for smile design, tooth whitening (zoom2), implants and advance root canal treatments.

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now open in Chandlers Ford ……..

HampsonOpticians

3A Hursley Road Chandlers Ford SO53 2FW Complete glasses from £20 including scratch-resistant lenses Comprehensive NHS clinical sight testing only £15.00 Free contact lens trials supervised by Roy Hampson (previous owner of Optique) and full aftercare service please look at HampsonOpticians.co.uk or telephone 023 8115 9719 for further information

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I specialise in helping to restore your confidence in dentistry From TLC to Intravenous Sedation Available on a Private Basis Dr Emma O’Hara B.D.S. Fryern Dental Practice, 119a Winchester Rd, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2DR

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By Ted Bruning Come April, the start of the new financial year, and everything goes up. Including, in many towns across the country, the price of parking.

Well, you may say, these are hard times and local councils have to fund their activities somehow.

But the cost of town-centre parking is more than just a nuisance: it’s slow poison for high street retailers whether they’re independent or branches of national chains.

Town-centre planning is an incredibly abstruse art with an infinite number of variables and nobody, not even the professionals, really knows what works and what doesn’t. A new supermarket in a Hampshire high street – was it responsible for killing off the independent traders, or did it increase footfall and keep them on life-support, allowing them to absorb high rents for a few years longer? A new Waitrose in a Cambridgeshire town centre: yes, the butcher and the greengrocer couldn’t compete, but on the other hand an independent wine merchant set up shop directly opposite because Waitrose people are his people too, and as a specialist he feels he can do the job better.

These two examples give just a hint of the complexities involved. But there’s one constant that separates all high street retailers whether chain or independent from all out-of-town retailers: free parking. And it’s not just Tesco and B&Q that have moved out of town centres and settled in car parks the size of small farms: why are franchises like Fired Earth and Cotton Traders generally sited in garden centres and farmyard malls? Plenty of free parking! A case in point: Beers of Europe is located in an old grainstore down a track outside King’s Lynn. It has unlimited parking. Shoppers can, and do, fill the boots of their cars with beer, and Beers of Europe is

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thriving. But town-centre beer shops in Bury St Edmunds and Lincoln went under because the most a customer could physically carry away was five or six bottles. And it’s worth remarking that nearly all of the spectacular retail collapses of recent years – Woolworth’s, HMV, Clinton Cards – were primarily high street operators.

Campaigns to ‘shop local’ are commonplace, but convenience is the order of the day. If in-town parking has limited availability and means shoppers must carry loose change, and may have to cut their shopping trip short for fear of a hefty fine, they will vote with their tyres and head straight to the big free car parks.

Persuading local councillors who need income that providing plentiful free parking is in their interest is a very hard sell. But a high street populated with charity shops isn’t good for the council either. Charity shops don’t pay business rates and they rely on volunteers: they don’t hire unemployed people whose housing benefit is funded by the council. Surely carting all the unpopular and inconvenient pay-and-display meters off to the scrapyard is a measure that would encourage local shopping.

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DIS COV ER LO C AL WALK

Horsebridge & Kings Somborne Walk Walk Distance 4.7 miles A downloadable pdf of the walk and enlarged map is availabe at www.discovercommunity.co.uk

Historical Notes Horsebridge is situated on the old ‘Sprat & Winkle’ railway line that ran from Andover to Kimbridge junction in the south. Royal Assent was granted in July 1858 for the line to be built by converting a canal built earlier in 1792. The route was to run parallel to the rivers Test and Anton. A 14-gun salute celebrated the cutting of the first sod by Lord Palmerston in a field near his home at Broadlands, Romsey. The line opened to traffic in 1865 but was not a commercial success, closing in 1964.

The name Kings Somborne is probably derived from Saxon times in that the area was a ‘kings’ possession. Somborne relates to a stream associated with pigs. Remains of large stone buildings to the south of the churchyard are presumed to be the remains of a Saxon royal palace. The Doomsday book records the village as Somborne Regis.

• Horsebridge is situated just a short distance away from the main A3057 Romsey to Stockbridge road South West of Kings Somborne. On entering the hamlet, park on the grass verge at opposite the junction with the Broughton road, by the John O’Gaunt pub (SO20 6PU). Alternatively, turn into the Broughton Road and turn left opposite the pub onto a gravel track leading to the ‘Test Way’ public car park..

• Walk along the road in the direction of Romsey.

Follow the road as it bends around a large barn on your left and at the end of the barn turn left onto a signed bridleway.

• Climb slowly uphill along the boundary between two fields. At the top of the rise, pass to the right of a farm gate and emerge onto the main A3057 road.

• Cross the road diagonally left onto a lay-by. At the left hand side of a metal farm gate join a

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footpath running parallel to the main road.

• Continue straight ahead following the left hand fence-line heading towards Kings Somborne.

• Emerge into Palace Close and walk along the road straight ahead to a ‘T’ junction.

• Turn left along the road then walk through a cut-way into a close. Follow the road left to another ‘T’ junction.

• Turn right then left onto Furzedown Road. Walk down this road then turn right along the road signposted to the Sombornes.

• With Nutchers Drove opposite, cross the footbridge over a stream and turn left back towards the main A3057.

• As you near the main road, turn right to reach the main road. Cross the road and into Cow Drove Hill road.

• Walk uphill to a bungalow on your right named ‘Sunrise’. Turn left up some wooden steps onto the signed Clarendon Way. • Turn right and walk uphill following the field right-hand boundary. Near the top of the hill, emerge onto a metalled lane and turn left.

• Walk along the lane ignoring the path joining from your left. As the lane bears right, continue straight ahead along a tarmac and gravel track.

• At a crossing of tracks, continue straight ahead along a signed ‘Private Road’.

• Continue along the track as it passes through water meadows and over the various branches of the River Test. Walk to the left of a metal gate to emerge onto a road.

• Turn left and walk along the roadside verge ignoring the Clarendon Way turning on your right.

• Walk past Faithfulls Drove on your right to a ‘T’ junction. Turn right onto the Dunbridge road.

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• Pass the shared entrance drive to Bossington Estate and its attendant lodge house on your left and the entrance lane to St James’ Church.

• As you reach some farm cottages on your right, turn left onto a signed track crossing the road and walk between two fields. Continue along the remains of this Roman Road that at onetime ran from Sarum to Winchester.

• Continue along this path as it crosses over the various branches of the river once more. At a stile, cross into a field.

• The path here is indistinct, but walk straight across the centre of the field bearing slightly diagonally left towards a hedgerow. Cross a stile to join the track bed of the redundant railway.

• Turn left and pass Horsebridge station to your right. At a fork in the path, bear left to continue along the track bed passing once more over the river.

• On joining the road, turn right to rejoin your car.

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Don’t lose those precious memories It used to be that the data held on our computers was fairly unimportant. If a disaster occurred and our hard disk failed or was wiped out by a virus, then we normally had a ‘hard copy’ or could re-create our address book and it didn’t matter that much.

Today though things are very different and the majority of us have a great deal more to lose should the worst happen and our letters, photos, e-mails and music library were to disappear.

It is often the case that our data is more valuable than the hardware it resides upon – we can purchase a new laptop or desktop computer for a few hundred pounds but our data (particularly for businesses) and memories are quite simply priceless.

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protect yourself but you need to choose the right kind of package to ensure maximum protection. CD’s and DVD’s have a limited life, USB sticks and external drives can fail as well.

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Life Begins Three Essential Steps for Planning a Funeral As we grow older it becomes inevitable that sooner or later we will face the prospect of arranging a loved one’s funeral. Whether that person was a member of the family or a close friend with no family of their own, you may face a steep learning curve.

Your first step should be to check if the deceased has written a letter or put a note in their will stating their funeral wishes. Even if they have left instructions there may be gaps in the information, particularly when it comes to key questions such as ‘Who is responsible for organising the funeral?’

UK law states that if an individual has written a will and appointed executors, the executors should arrange the funeral. However it is often family members or friends who take on this role, with the executors’ authority.

Your second step should be to appoint a funeral director, but do check that they belong to an accredited body such as the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (www.saif.org.uk) or the National Association of Funeral Directors (www.nafd.org.uk).

Be aware that the person who makes the arrangements is responsible for paying the bills, so if there are insufficient funds in the deceased’s estate you should ask about financial help at your local Jobcentre Plus (provided that you are eligible to receive government benefits).

Step three involves consulting friends and family in order to meet their needs. If your guests have far to travel then an afternoon service may be better. Don’t feel you have to opt for the nearest crematorium, church or other religious centre if it doesn’t seem appropriate.

A little research may result in a more positive experience for everyone.

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deceased in an open coffin, your funeral director can offer an embalming service (at additional cost) to preserve the body.

Perhaps the hardest decision of all - if you don’t know what the deceased would have wanted - is whether to opt for burial or cremation. You may find it helps to ask friends or relatives or consult a faith leader.

When a Church of England funeral is required, your local C of E church is obliged to provide a burial plot if the person died within the parish and if there is space in the churchyard.

If the deceased was not particularly religious, then the funeral director can recommend a Community Pastor or member of the British Humanist Association to compose a suitable, non-religious tribute and officiate.

Planning a funeral may seem a daunting task but there is help at hand. The funeral director will guide you through the many small decisions you will need to make, such as who will carry the coffin, what clothes the deceased person should wear and what possessions can be placed in the coffin. They will advise you on catering, printing the order of service and the hire of vehicles as well as acting as a collection point for donations.

Meanwhile a fact sheet from Age UK (www. ageuk.org.uk) comes with a handy form for you to write down your own instructions. It’s worth taking a few minutes to set down your wishes as one day it will make someone else’s planning so much easier to do.

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Your Legal Options For Divorce Q: My wife and I are currently separated, have been living apart and set to begin divorce proceedings. I know I won’t qualify for Legal Aid and need to know if it is really necessary to invest in a solicitor?

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you Michael. If you and your wife have only been together a few years, have no children, don’t share any property or assets, neither of you have come into any money or had any pay rises since you married, and you can both discuss the end of your marriage calmly and amicably with one another, there may be no need for a solicitor to be involved.

However, in my entire career I can count the number of cases where that was the situation on the fingers of one hand!

What I find most pleasing in your question is your use of the word ‘investment’, because for the vast majority of couples wishing to divorce, that is exactly what hiring a solicitor is.

Initially, of course, people think of money and assets. That is pretty much the ‘headline’ most solicitors use to draw attention to their services, and it is an important part of a couple moving forward with their lives. I, myself, have just completed a case where the client received around £200,000 more than he would have done had he done it himself because the legal arguments involved in his circumstances were complicated and he did not have the knowledge or experience to present them in the best way.

Of course, he has paid me a fee for my time and expertise in helping and supporting him, but it is a tiny fraction of what he managed to protect and so he is much better off financially as a result.

As well as finances, there are many issues for a lot of couples that are terribly difficult.

Custody of children is often a subject that causes a lot of emotion and makes a fair and amicable resolution pretty difficult to achieve.

In these circumstances, you need someone with knowledge of your rights and experience of similar cases, to impartially advise you on whether what you are either offering or being offered is fair to you, your wife, children and any other parties involved.

There are also more subtle benefits to having a professional represent you. For a lot of people the reassurance and greater understanding of their situation leads to improved confidence and clarity of thought. This ensures that people don’t rush into agreeing to conditions in either the heat of the moment or the desire to ‘get things over and done with’, that they later live to regret. Once a Court has made its Order, then the divorce is done and dusted. Very rarely is there any going back.

So, Michael, I know that from April people in your position will no longer be able to access Legal Aid, but I hope I have explained the main reasons why hiring a solicitor is an investment in your future and will allow you to move on with your life with confidence and peace of mind.

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10 April 1858

Big Ben cast at Whitechapel Foundry, London

What could be more British than Big Ben? You hear the bong of the 13-ton bell every time you watch ITN’s evening news or listen to the 6pm and midnight news on Radio 4. And even if you very sensibly try to avoid the news you’ll have heard the Westminster Chimes – played on the four quarter-bells that live with Big Ben in the Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament – probably more than any other piece of music.

Distantly descended from a tune in Handel’s Messiah, they’re in alarm clocks, doorbells, ice cream vans, possibly even ringtones wherever you go. When you finally arrive at the Pearly Gates and ring for admission, you’ll probably hear them then.

But there’s more to Big Ben’s Britishness than mere ubiquity. Because there’s nothing more British than a right old foul-up, and Big Ben started its career with not one foul-up but two.

One night in October 1834 the Houses of Parliament were burnt to the ground. Next day some fool decided to rebuild them and – shazzam! – a mere 24 years later they were rebuilt. The project was masterminded by Sir Charles Barry but the design of the Great Tower (only re-named last year to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee) was assigned to the great Gothic revivalist Augustus Pugin. Looks like stone, doesn’t it? Looks can be deceiving, though – the shaft of the tower is brick, and the bell chamber and spire are cast iron. The stone is only cladding, like Jack and Vera’s house in Coronation Street.

Naturally a great bell had been commissioned.

The 16-ton monster was cast in a foundry in Stockton-on-Tees and named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the worthy who supervised the rebuilding.

In 1856, before the Great Tower had been topped out, Big Ben was hung up in New Palace Yard and tested. It promptly broke. Whoops! Just time to order a new one, from the Whitechapel Foundry just across the City. Smaller this time, at a mere 13 tons; but still called Big Ben.

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It was cast on 10 April 1858 and took 18 hours to haul the 200 feet up to the bell chamber to be tested. And guess what? Yes – it broke too. The clapper, it turned out, was twice the recommended weight. It took three years to repair and, apart from 1916-18 when people thought Zeppelins might hear it, it’s been bonging almost uninterrupted ever since.

It didn’t even stop during the blitz, when the Luftwaffe totalled the chamber of the House of Commons but spared the Great Tower.

The Britishness doesn’t stop there, though. The design of the clock itself, a prestige project if ever there was one, was entrusted to a couple of amateurs. Edmund Denison was actually a lawyer, while George Airey was the Astronomer Royal. Theirs was a completely new and quite revolutionary design, which I’d explain to you if I understood it; but it was such a good one that the clock is accurate to a second a day and is regulated by a pile of pre-decimal pennies – adding a penny advances the clock by 0.4 of a second a day.

The movement, being more than 150 years old, has been a wee bit stop-start since the 1970s, but Big Ben itself, complete with the original crack, bongs on. It did chime 30 once – but that was deliberate, to announce last year’s opening of the 30th Olympiad. Either an inspired departure from convention or a shallow piece of political gimmickry, depending on your persuasion; but at least nothing broke this time.

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Cat behaviour is a fascinating area. Unlike dogs, cats are much more independent and rely strongly on body language to communicate. This is one of the main reasons why cat behavioural problems are still less frequently reported in veterinary practice, as they are much more difficult to interpret.

In today’s society more and more people are opting to share their lives with furry felines, making most areas very densely populated with cats. As cats are very territorial this inevitably causes emotional stress which cats can show in urine spraying, vocalising, fighting, over grooming etc. Not only stress, but pain and other causes can show as changes in the cat’s behaviour and sometimes be misinterpreted as being “naughty” or “getting old”.

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Rotary Club of Chandlers Ford & Itchen Valley Thanks You For Your Support.

YOU MAY HAVE SEEN US AROUND! YOU MAY EVEN LIKE TO CONSIDER JOINING US! WHY JOIN ROTARY? The chance to give something back

If you enjoy helping others, joining Rotary gives you the chance to do something really worthwhile. What’s more, as a Rotary member, you’ll benefit from being part of a large, internationally trusted organization, committed to ensuring that your work in helping local and overseas communities is well managed, productive and rewarding.

Fun and friendship

Rotary membership is a whole lot of fun! Every club arranges events and activities that provide a welcome distraction from hectic business life and the chance to forge new friendships with a host of like-minded people who share common goals.

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Rotary was founded over 100 years ago as a business networking club – and this is still a major part of Rotary life. Ethical practice is encouraged as a core aspect of our philosophy, and with members drawn from all sectors of business and professional life, the opportunities to network are literally endless. So while you put something back into the community, your business life benefits too.

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As well as improving cultural and social awareness, membership of Rotary can help develop leadership, public speaking, social, business, personal and vocational skills.

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Through guest speakers at club meetings, you’ll learn more about a huge range of fascinating subjects, and at our national and regional conferences, we regularly welcome top speakers from the worlds of business, sport and entertainment.

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Join Rotary, and you won’t just be a member of your local club – you’ll be part of a vast international family of 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide. Wherever you are, at home or abroad, one of our 32,000 clubs is nearby, waiting to give you a warm welcome. And, because of this strong common bond, many a travelling Rotarian has found assistance through the Rotary network.

Have a closer look at our Club – www.chandlersford.rotary1110.org or follow us on Twitter - @rotarycfi See what we do and how we enjoy Rotary.

There is a facility on the website for you to contact us. You are welcome to come along and try us out.

We meet at the Potters Heron Hotel in Ampfield on Monday evenings at 7.00pm

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Porsche Cayenne GTS You want a 911, but need more space and would rather have the commanding view of the road a 4x4 offers. Is the Porsche Cayenne the answer? We find out…

What is it?

It’s a Cayenne – Porsche’s roughty toughty off-roader – but one that’s had a dose of steroids and some glitter liberally applied to its bodywork. Slotting into the range between the V8 S and the Turbo, the GTS comes with more focus and power and some distinctive styling options.

What’s under the bonnet?

A rather raucous 4.8-litre V8 that’s been uprated from 394bhp to 414bhp and boasts 515Nm of torque. Performance is far from the Turbo’s though; the GTS will hit 60mph in 5.7s and go on to 162mph. It sounds pretty special getting there though! Everything else has been on the sharpening block – the steering is crisper, the eight-speed gearbox shifts quicker, and the lowered ride height gives it an added edge on the road.

What’s the kit like?

Is it any good?

Although it’s incredibly quick and sounds tremendous, it can feel a little bit stressed out at times. By that we mean it feels on edge, twitchy even – perhaps the added sharpness has given it a little too much bite. However, there’s no doubting it has real presence on the road – it’s just the styling might not suit all tastes.

The verdict

We like the GTS treatment given to most Porsches. The 997 911 really benefitted from the work over, and the Panamera GTS we tried after this Cayenne worked fantastically well too.

However, the off-roader doesn’t feel quite right in this guise. It’s quick and sounds incredible, but feels like it’s pretending to be something that it’s not.

The Knowledge

Pretty impressive, but like all Porsches you’ll soon rack up Ford Fiesta-sized bills on the options. A communications pack costs £2,157, 21-inch black alloys are £1,513 and even the red paint will set you back £1,619. Our test car had a total of £13,760 worth of goodies…ouch.

Model: Porsche Cayenne GTS

Any rivals?

Max speed: 162mph

The ageing Range Rover Sport puts up a pretty good fight, but we’ve never tried a Rangie that sounds as good as this GTS. Audi will soon be at the party with its SQ models, but that’s yet to be applied to its Q7. For a left field there’s always the Infiniti Vettel Edition, but that’s very expensive in comparison. So, not much choice out there at the moment.

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Price: £67,147 Engine: 4.8-litre, petrol Power: 414bhp, 515Nm 0-60mph: 5.7s MPG (comb’d): 26.4 Emissions: 251g/km

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Sing to Your Heart’s Content If you like to sing you’ll LOVE Rock Choir!

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When I say I go to Rock Choir people say “Oh, I didn’t know you could sing.” Well, I can’t really although I’m not completely tone deaf but I’ve had great fun learning and just joining in. I started at Chandlers Ford Rock Choir two years ago run by Jan Moll. There was no audition or “previous experience required”, just a warm welcome. Every term we start a new menu of songs and occasionally perform publically (voluntary!) which is good fun and much appreciated by local audiences. My favourite show is held outside at Gunwharf Quay in December singing and clapping to the beat - mainly to keep warm! This year we even raised £650 singing there for the charity "Youth Options". Singing for fun is liberating and uplifting as well as a great way of making new friends. For details see advert on the left or visit www.rockchoir.com. M Tinson, Chandlers Ford.

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Short Story The Easter Egg Hunt Valerie waved as her daughter’s car pulled off the drive, leaving her with two pink overnight bags and a list of instructions which she knew she would ignore. In the lounge her granddaughters were pulling cushions off the sofa in search of the remote control.

“Margot, Bonny”, she called, “Mummy said no TV”.

The girls drooped visibly.

“Well, maybe later, but first”, she clapped her hands, “how about an Easter egg hunt?”

No chocolate had been second on the list.

The girls excitedly pulled on their coats.

“Here’s a basket each”. She opened the back door.

“Let’s see what we can find”.

Les, Valerie’s neighbour, appeared at the fence wearing a monocle and a fez.

“Hello Uncle Les”, Margot called. “Like your funny glasses”.

“I have a wobbly tooth”, Bonny added.

“Excellent.” Les replied. “Enjoy the hunt”.

The girls had keen eyes and soon found all the chocolate eggs hidden in the flower beds.

“Look Grandma”, Margot called from the vegetable patch. Valerie was just as amazed as her granddaughters to see a giant bean stalk. It was eight feet tall and made out of papier-mâché.

“I wonder how that got there?” Valerie asked.

“This must be where Jack planted his magic beans”, Margot said with authority.

“Look!” Bonny pointed under the rhubarb leaves. “A golden egg.”

“The giant’s goose laid it”, Margot announced as the girls rolled the egg onto the path. Something else glinted in the soil.

The girls knelt down and began to dig, unearthing a pile of golden chocolate coins.

“The giant’s treasure”, Margot whispered. The girls hurriedly filled their baskets, concerned that the giant might make an appearance.

“Can we go inside and eat our chocolate Grandma?”

The girls chimed together. “Pretty please?”

“Of course”, Valerie laughed. “Make sure you wipe the soil off first”.

“Thanks Grandma”. Bonny popped a coin into

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Valerie’s pocket and dashed after Margot into the house.

In the kitchen Valerie switched the kettle on.

Summoned by the sound like a genie in a lamp, Les appeared at the back door.

“East egg hunt was a success I take it?” he asked, settling himself down at the kitchen table and removing his fez.

“Thanks to you”, Valerie smiled.

“You’re welcome darling”. Les made a bow. “Those props from the pantomime were just gathering dust in my shed. I thought they might spice things up”.

Valerie put two mugs of coffee on the table.

“They certainly did. Your beanstalk, golden egg and coins mixed with a child’s imagination; what could be better?”

Les’s monocle popped out.

“I didn’t plant any coins”. They exchanged quizzical glances and Valerie fished the coin out of her pocket. Les wiped the soil from it.

“My dear”, he held it up to the light. “This is a real gold coin, possibly Roman”.

Valerie took the coin. It was heavy and gleamed as though it had been minted yesterday.

“How many did the girls find?” Les asked.

“I don’t know”, Valerie said feeling excited. “A dozen?”

“And where are they now?”

A sharp cry of pain shook the walls and made Valerie and Les jump. They searched for the girls and found them behind the sofa with their baskets.

Margot had her arm around Bonny who had tears rolling down her cheeks. In her palm Bonny held something tiny and white.

“She couldn’t get the foil off the coin so she bit it”, Margot explained calmly. “And now her wobbly tooth’s fallen out”.

“Do you think the tooth fairy will come to your house Grandma?” Bonny sobbed.

“My dear”, Les exclaimed. “I’d say she’s already been”.

By Jackie Brewster

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On our day camps children enjoy various sports, games and activities including Street Dance, Go Kart racing, Arts/Crafts projects, Dodgeball and most other mainstream sports. We also offer Sumo Suits, Razor RipRider Go Karts, Scooters, Inflatable Football pitches, Kneeboarding and much more!

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Airport Transfers Links Private Hire are a family operated business based in Chandlers Ford, specialising in Airport Transfers. We provide a quality service with competitive prices.  Local operator  Quality, Reliable Service

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A personal and friendly service to give you more time to run your business Book-keeping services for small businesses and the self employed Computerised accounts – Quickbooks Invoicing, VAT returns and payroll services Call Amanda 02380 266915 / 07952 115935 Email: Amanda@ajbookkeepers.co.uk www.ajbookkeepers.co.uk

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DIS COV ER WHAT ’S ON Bog board walk and Baddesley Common Nature Reserve, 7 miles.

An interesting walk crossing Emer Bog Nature Reserve on a long board walk and then Baddesley Common (the original northern gateway to the New Forest) nature reserve. Start at Chandler's Ford Railway Station, plenty of free parking, bus or train back from Romsey. Rob - 01794 512999. Most walks for members but non-members are welcome to join us as guests on two or three walks to try it out.

what’s LITTLE COURT OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 1 Apr, 2pm – 5pm Little Court, Crawley, SO21 2PU A tranquil country garden spectacular in spring, with carpets of bulbs, hellebores and snowdrops. Fun for children with tree house, swings and alpacas.

Adults £4, Children free. 01962 776365.

CRAFTY IDEAS FOR EASTER 1 – 4 Apr, 8 – 11 Apr, 10am – 3pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Victoria Road, SO31 5GA Choose your favourite(s) from a selection of craft packs in the shop and put your crafty skills to work in the Empire Room.

Refreshments available. Packs from £1. Contact 02380 455157.

BIG EGG AND SPOON RACE 1 Apr, 12,30pm Mottisfont House and Gardens, Mottisfont, SO51 0LP Join us as we join in the National Egg and Spoon Race on Easter Monday! Line up at the start and see if you can go the complete assault course without dropping your egg! Don’t forget to bring your spoon!

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Swanwick Lakes Centre, Sopwith Way, Swanwick SO31 7AY Come for a wander at Swanwick Lakes and help us tell spectacular stories and tall tales. A hands-on event for families. Contact Dawn Preston or Jess Daish-Miller on 01489 570240. Please bring warm outdoor clothing and wellies. Booking is essential as places are limited. Suggested donation £3 per child.

ALRESFORD ART AND CRAFT SHOW 6 Apr, 10am – 4.30pm Alresford Community Centre, West Street, SO24 9AG Crafts will include silk flowers, stained and leaded glasswork, beaded jewellery, pottery, turned woodwork, textiles and hand made notebooks, bespoke handcrafted cards, photography, cakes and chocolates, original watercolours and handcrafted memory books. Contact 01252 724968.

DOWER HOUSE OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 7 Apr, 2.30pm – 5.00pm The Dower House, SO23 7LD 5 ½ acres with easy paths, numerous seats, good views, colourful perennials, shrubs and mature trees. Adults £3.50, Children free.

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GIRLS’ NIGHT IN 11 Apr, 7.30pm Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, SO23 8SB An evening of book related banter is on offer where three leading ladies of fiction celebrate the perfect escape - through reading. £5. 01962 873603 to book tickets. www.hants.gov.uk/wdc EASTER HOLIDAY FUN Fri 12 – Sun 14 Apr, 10am – 5pm Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, SO31 1BH Spring time down on the farm, come and meet our new arrivals, have a go at our Easter trail and join in with our exciting daily activities. Normal farm admission price. Contact 01489 787055.

COME AND TRY IT ORIENTEERING EVENT 13 Apr, 10am – 12.30pm The Gregg School, SO18 2GF Ideal for families, beginners and the more experienced orienteers.

Coaching and guidance available.

Adults £4, Juniors £2. 07570 627716.

RAMBLERS GROUP WALK 13 April, 2pm Starting point Grid Ref: SU432206 Hampshire SO53 4SE Linear walk , Chandler's Ford Station to Romsey via Emer

CHARITY THAI BANQUET IN AID OF SMILE4WESSEX APPEAL 18 Apr, 7pm – 11pm Kuti’s Royal Thai Pier, Gate House, Town Quay, SO14 2AQ A fabulous Thai Banquet to celebrate Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, and to raise funds for the Smile4Wessex Children's Neurosciences Centre Appeal. Tickets £19.95.

Contact 023 8079 8882 or info@ smile4wessex.org.

DOG’S DAY OUT 20 Apr 2pm to 4pm Royal Victoria Country Park SO31 5GA How clever is your dog? Bring him/her along to our Obedience Olympics and/or have a go at our agility course! Plus a selection of stalls and activities for all dog lovers. Free entry – but please register your dog, in advance, if you want to enter the competition. www3.hants.gov. uk/rvcp PHOTOGRAPHY ’PHOTOWALK’ IN SOUTHAMPTON 20 Apr, 11am – 2pm SO14 3JS A leisurely excursion with a camera looking at interesting buildings and streetscape – “Capturing British Heritage &

DIS COV ER WHAT ’S ON History”. No previous knowledge required. Suitable for all types of camera. £14. Contact 07970034498.

FREE WEEKEND AT MOTTISFONT HOUSE 20 – 21 Apr Mottisfont House and Gardens, SO51 0LP Free entry for all this weekend!

Visit us and learn about the conservation work we do here.

WINCHESTER ART & DESIGN-LED CRAFT MARKET 21 Apr, 10am – 4pm High Street, Winchester Over 70 stalls offering, paintings, illustrations, prints, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, leatherwork, vintage and more. Free admission and parking. Contact Jackie Edwards 07515797878 or www. artdesignmarket.co.uk

WINCHESTER CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 25 – 28 Apr Winchester Discovery Centre, SO23 8SB Four-day celebration of chamber music and song with the acclaimed London Bridge Ensemble and this year features special guests award-winning violinist Esther Hoppe, violinist/ violist Krzysztof Chorzelski of the Belcea Quartet, and renowned cellist Richard Lester. www. winchesterchambermusic.com ORIENTEERING EVENT 27 Apr 10am to 12:30 Pear Tree Green SO19 7RF Part of Southampton Orienteering Club's Summer Series. Ideal families, beginners and the more experienced orienteers. Coaching and guidance available. Run round the course like a hare or walk around like a tortoise! Enjoy

yourself in the lovely Hampshire countryside. Adults £4. Juniors £2. 07570 627716. www. southampton-orienteers.org.uk BRAMDEAN & HINTON AMPNER WI TABLE TOP SALE 27 Apr, 2pm – 4pm Bramdean Village Hall, SO24 0JN Local groups and craftspeople will be selling their wares. Tea and delicious homemade cakes served by the local WI. Free admission.

THE COTTAGE – OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS Sun 5, Mon 6, Sat 11, Sun 12 May (2-6).

The Cottage, Chandler’s Ford Hampshire SO53 1ES ¾ acre. Azaleas, bog garden, camellias, dogwoods, erythroniums, free-range bantams, geraniums, hostas,

irises, jasmines, kitchen garden, landscaping began in 1950, maintained by owners. New planting, osmunda, ponds, quiz for children, rhododendrons, sun and shade, trilliums, unusual plants, viburnums, wildlife areas, exuberant foliage, yr-round interest, zantedeschia. £3, Children free. 02380 254521.

Visitors welcome by appointment Apr to May. Open for charity.

WHERE TO LOOK FOR MORE WHAT’S ON: www.visit-hampshire.co.uk www.hants.gov.uk/events. htm http://www.southampton. gov.uk/news-events/events/ home.asp www.wherecanwego.com

Photography Celebrations

to attend its first meeting.

Around 40 people requested membership including the Headmaster of Winchester College, who became the first President of the Society.

Winchester Photographic Society is During its 90 years, the Society celebrating its 80th Annual Open has seen photography develop Photographic Exhibition this year. from being a pastime which Around 280 images will be on show at could only enjoyed by the the City Space in the Discovery Centre, wealthy to the popular hobby Winchester, from the 20th April to 12th it has become today.

May 2013.

The aim of the Society is The People's Favourite Picture from our There will be 170 framed prints hung to promote all types of 2012 Exhibition: Winchester High Street at Christmas by Tony Smith, ARPS DPAGB. and over 100 projected images which photography and encourage will be seen on a TV screen. There are members to learn and improve 15 classes which include specific topics such as their techniques. There is a lot of expertise Natural History, Human Portraits and Hampshire in the club and members willingly share their Landscape. knowledge.

The Society is also celebrating its 90th birthday The weekly season runs from September to this year. Set up in 1923 by a local chemist, May, every Tuesday at 7.30 pm at the Winchester Mr F Heathcote Wride, members were recruited Discovery Centre and new members are always by writing a letter to the Hampshire Chronicle welcome. Full information is given on our asking professional and amateur photographers website www.winphotosoc.co.uk.

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THE CHANDLERS FORD DIRECTORY LOCAL NEwS & VIEwS

Fryern Farewells A number of the Fryern Arcade businesses have either closed or are about to close in the near future. Each of the shop owners have wanted to send their personal thanks to the residents that have supported them over the years.

First Raffo’s hair salon: Debbie Raffo started work as an apprentice hairdresser for Mary Cook in 1969. The salon was then called La Mar. When Debbie started work there she was just 15years, that’s 44 years ago. 21 years ago Debbie took over the salon, renaming it Raffo’s Hair Studio. The lease on the Salon has however now expired and will not be renewed.

Debbie & her husband Paul would like to thank the staff and clients for their support and loyalty over the years.

Southern Jewellers is leaving Fryern Arcade on Saturday 23 March after serving Chandlers Ford for 15 years. The unit has always been a jewellers, in fact, for 36 years. “I’ve been working here for 31 years, “ says Christine (right), “and seen many generations come in over that time.

Ann Wren (left) took the shop over 15 years and would like to thank all her loyal customers for their warm wishes and luck for the future.

Fryern Dry Cleaners is closing down on 5 April after their lease, too, expires. Karen has worked in the shop for 25 years but 3 years ago, bought the business with partner, Steve Sheath.

“Customers can still use our services in Romsey by dropping off and picking up garments at First Class Dry Cleaners on Hiltingbury Road.” says Karen who wants to thank Chandlers Ford residents for their past custom and hope to continue to serve albeit from a different location.

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Thornden Tennis Tournament Success Thornden Tennis Club held a Junior tournament over half-term which attracted over 100 young tennis players from all over the area – Hampshire, Wiltshire, Surrey, Dorset, Sussex and Buckinghamshire.

There was tough competition in all age groups and it was good to see fair play and sportsmanship in action, not to mention that the weather was kind. It was interesting to note that boys far out-numbered girls on this occasion. The tournament was organised by Head Coach Paul Scullard, refereed by Chris Whiting from LTA, and sponsored by A&A Business Supplies.

Thornden Tennis Club would like to thank all those who took part and gives congratulations to winners in the following categories: 16u boys singles –Ben 14u boys singles – Harry 14u boys doubles Harry and Russell 12u boys singles – Joshua 12u girls singles – Evie 10u boys singles – Zach 9u boys singles – Finn 8u boys singles – William Pictured above are Chris Whiting from LTA and 14u boys doubles winners Harry and Russell (Harry was also 14u singles winner) Thornden Tennis Club is located on Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford adjacent to Thornden School and is currently offering a free taster session for anyone – child or adult – who would like to try their hand at tennis. For further detail please contact Paul on 07876 598777

DIS COV ER R EG U L A R LO C A L E V E N T S Brass Band Thurs 7:45pm, Sun 6:30pm Otterbourne Village Hall, Cranbourne Drive, Otterbourne Otterbourne Brass playing at fetes, carnivals and agricultural shows in the summer, raising funds for band development and charity at Christmas and performing concerts throughout the year. New players are always welcome.

Helen Davis, 01489 564716 Social Tennis Club Tues & Thurs 7-9pm Knightwood Leisure Centre Steve Allen Social tennis and league matches. We play all through the year on floodlit courts. www.knightwoodtennisclub1. zoomshare.com or call 07964 789861 Cyles Rides Romsey Hares and Tortoises local bike rides. Easy-paced rides from Romsey.

Afternoon rides, with tea stop on the 3rd Saturday of each month and day rides, with lunch stop on the 1st Saturday of each month. Social events too. Come and make friends. ‘Taster’ participation is free. Contact Viv, romsey@southhampshirectc.org.uk or 01794 368207 Scottish Dancing Wednesdays 7.30 - 10.00pm Saint Francis School, Valley Park Tuition given in steps and formations: Cost £1 .50 Contact Connie Cruden, 02380 267 317 Badminton Sat 09:00 - 10:30 term time Toynbee School For any children interested in taking up badminton, EJBC is looking for new members. The club is run by qualified Badminton England registered coaches.

Minimum age 7 years.

For further information, please contact Bev Ardabili, Club Coach and Treasurer on 02380 266121 or email bevardabili@gmail.com

Gardeners Club 1st Tues 7-10pm St Boniface Hall Guest speakers on garden and gardenrelated subjects. Some practical demonstrations and a Spring and Annual Show. Contact Valerie Jolley 01794 519919 Amateur Drama Group Every Tuesday Ritchie Memorial Hall, C/Ford New members are always welcome, for both onstage and backstage roles.

Cassiopeia@cassiopeian.co.uk or 0845 644 0496.

Flower Arranging 2nd Weds 7 for 7:30 N Baddesley Hall Series of demonstrations and talks on Flower Arranging at North Baddesley Village Hall, Contact Sue Perdue 023 8073 3134 Social Group Mondays, Cleveland Bay, C/Ford Single, Divorced, Widowed, “Loose Ends” for a vibrant social group for 45+ ring Chris 02380861745 or Yvonne 07774043386 Flower & Garden Club The Otterbourne Flower & Garden Club Demonstrations,Speakers & Garden visits. Meetings at 7-30pm,in the Otterbourne Village Hall, on the fourth Tuesday of the month. New members Welcome. Liz Farrington 02380 611201.

Youth Band Thursday 7pm-9pm The Pavilion, Kingfisher Rd, Eastleigh Senators Youth band with brass, keyboard and drums for children aged 9-14. New members welcome – currently free! Call June Fitzpatrick on 02380 275422 for details or just turn up any Thursday (term time).

Men’s Keep Fit Tuesdays 11am to 12pm Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Rd Over 50s men’s keep fit and social group. Come along, keep fit, make friends. All shapes and sizes welcome. £3 per session.

Call Roy Wreford 02380 268237.

Over 70s Club Tuesdays 2 pm to 4 pm Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Road The Happy Bunch Club is an over 70’s club for the young at heart. Activities include gentle exercise classes, visiting speakers, musicians or simply tea, chat and laughter. Plus outings. Transport available. Call Jayne 02380 269319

Story Time Monday 2:15-2:45 - CF Library Stories for under 5s and their parents / carers at Chandler’s Ford Library

Rhyme Time 1st Tues 10-10:30 - CF Library Songs & rhymes for children under 3 years and their parents/carers

Walking 6 days a week - Various meeting places C.Ford, N Badd, Romsey & other Test Valley Locations Walks are approximately an hour long and a gentler pace is always offered.

All walks are accompanied by a trained Health Walk Leader. All ages welcome.

Laura Blake 01264 368831 Social Club 2nd & 4th Wednesday 8.30pm Stoneham Arms in Bassett Green Road, Southampton Phase II Social & Cultural Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 8.30pm. All welcome singles or couples 50+. Come and find out about our varied social programme.

Tel: 01329 664913.

Languages French - 1st Weds 10am Spanish - 2nd Weds 10am Dovetail Centre Local groups meet to practise French and Spanish conversation. The discussions are always friendly and informal and there are no fees. So come along and join us, whatever your level. For more information, please contact Derek on 023 8026 8953 or Kieran on 023 8026 7107 Art Group 4th Wednesday 7:30pm Chandler’s Ford Art Group meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month except August and December in the Community Hall, Hursley Rd, next to St Boniface Church. Visitors and new members welcome. 023 8027 0631 www.chandlersfordartgroup.com

Hocombe Wood Women's Institute 3rd Tuesday of each month 7pm - 10pm The Hilt, off Hiltingbury Road, C/Ford Monthly Meetings except August.

Speakers, Walks, Scrabble, Social Activites.

Visitors and new members welcome.

Contact: l.m.n@btinternet.com

NEW ADDITION TO LISTINGS

Chandlers Ford Croquet Club Meets at Fryern recreation ground twice weekly beginning 6th April. Learn to play croquet, no experience necessary.

Don Summerton 02380269002.

Townswomens Guild Friendly group meeting on 4th Monday of month at 7.30 at Dovetail Centre, Methodist Church, with speaker/activities and occasional outings. New members very welcome. More details from Ann on 023 8025 3751.

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DISCOVER INFORMATION

Supermarket Opening Hours Mon

Tues

Weds

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Asda

6am then 24 hours

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours until 10pm

10am-4pm

SPAR (Hursley Rd)

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 2pm

Co-op (Winch. Rd)

7am-9pm 7am-9pm

7am-9pm

7am-9pm

7am-9pm

7am-9pm

10am-4pm

Co-op (Hursley Rd) 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 023 8026 6468

7am - 10pm

Tesco (Ash)

7am - 11pm 7am -11pm 7am -11pm

7am -11pm 7am - 11pm

7am -11pm

Tesco (V.Pk)

6am -11pm 6am -11pm 6am -11pm 6am - 11pm 6am - 11pm 6am - 11pm

6am -11pm

023 8026 8341

023 8025 2380 023 8026 6561

0845 026 9245 0845 026 9209

Waitrose

023 8026 0230

8.00am 8pm

8.00am 8pm

8.00am 8pm

7am -11pm

8.00am 8pm

8.00am 9pm

8.00am 8pm

10am - 4pm

Browsing from 9.30am

Bay Leaves Larder is open 8:30 till 5:30 Monday to Saturday.

All opening hours are given as a guide only and are correct at the time of going to press

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS QUIZ -MOVIE SETTINGS

1. Rocky - Philadelphia, 2. Dirty Harry - San Francisco, 3. Ocean's Eleven - Las Vegas, 4. Dreamgirls - Detroit, 5. Taxi Driver - New York City, 6. Scarface - Miami, 7. Pretty Woman - Los Angeles, 8.

Top Gun - San Diego, 9. Groundhog Day - Pittsburgh, 10. The Blues Brothers - Chicago

SUDOKU

HIDATO

PICTOGRAM

1. Three men in a boat, 2. Big cheese, 3. Square meal

WORD LADDER -

FOOL, wool, wood, word, wore, wire, WISE

Advertising and Distribution

DISTRIBUTION: Discover Chandlers Ford is delivered to two alternating areas of the SO53 postcode. On the odd numbered months it goes to: Knightwood, Valley Park, North Millers Dale, South Millers Dale, homes south of Hiltingbury Rd to the Central Precinct, and Hursley Rd. On the even numbered months the directory goes to homes north of Flexford and Hiltingbury Rds, Scantabout, Peverells Wood, Toynbee/Bodycoats Rd, Chalvington Rd areas also Hursley and parts of Otterbourne.

TO ADVERTISE: Please call or email Tania Houston Tania@discovermagazines.co.uk 023 8027 6361 or Kevin Houston Kevin @discovermagazine.co.uk 023 8027 6396

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form—electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise - without the prior consent of the publisher.

Publisher: Discover Chandlers Ford Ltd

DIS COV E R USEFU L N U M B ER S

Doctor Numbers NHS Direct (24 hr helpline) The Brownhill Surgery 2 Brownhill Rd Fryern Surgery Oakmount Rd Knightwood Surgery (Parkside Family Practice) Pilgrims Close Park Surgery (Chandlers Ford Family Practice), Hursley Rd St Francis Surgery (Chandlers Ford Family Practice), Pilgrims Close

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Chemist Numbers

0845 46 47 023 8025 2188 023 8025 2414 023 8027 3252 023 8027 3458 023 8025 5118 023 8025 2131

• Option 1 for Emergencies • Option 2 for Triage • Option 3 for Appointments • Option 4 for General Enquiries

Asda Pharmacy, Bournemouth Road Tel: 023 8027 7390 Mon/Tues/Weds - 8.00am - 9.00pm, Thurs/Fri - 8am - 10pm, Sat - 8am - 8pm, Sun - 10am - 4pm. Bank Hols - 9.00am - 6pm.

Boots the Chemist, 4-5 Fryern Arcade, Tel:023 8025 2751 Opening hours/rota: Mon/Tues - 8.30am - 6pm, Weds/Thurs/Fri - 8.30am - 6.30pm, Sat -8.30am - 5.30pm.

Day Lewis, 95 Hiltingbury Road, SO53 5NQ. Tel: 023 8025 3063 Mon - Fri - 8.30am - 6pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm.

Falkland Pharmacy, 1 Falkland Court, SO53 3GA. Tel:023 8025 4344 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri - 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 6.30pm Weds 9am - 1pm, 6pm - 7pm Sat - 9am -1pm, 2pm - 5.30pm Lloyds Pharmacy, 21 Hursley Road, SO53 2FS. Tel: 023 8025 4252 Mon - Fri - 9am - 6.30pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm Park Pharmacy, 3 Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, SO53 4TQ. Tel: 023 8026 3908 Mon - Fri - 8.45am - 6.30pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm

Church Numbers

New Community Church Methodist Church St Francis Church St Boniface Church (C of E) St Edwards Church St Martin in the Wood (C of E) United Reformed Church Velmore Church Churches Together in Chandlers Ford

07970 804708 023 8026 8803 023 80271152 023 8026 5977 023 8027 3882 023 8026 5977 023 8027 6791 023 8057 1414 www.ctcf.org.uk

Library Times http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/chandlersford-library.htm Oakmount Road, Chandler’s Ford, 0845 6035631 Mon/Wed/Fri: 9am - 5pm, Tue/Thur: 9am - 7pm Saturdays: 9am - 4pm

School & College Numbers Barton Peveril Chandler’s Ford Infant Eastleigh College Fryern Infants Fryern Junior Hiltingbury Infants Hiltingbury Junior John Keble CE Knightwood Primary Lakeside Merdon Junior Otterbourne Primary Peter Symonds Scantabout Primary Sherborne House St Francis Primary St Swithun Wells Primary Thornden Toynbee

023 8036 7200 023 8025 2655 023 8091 1000 023 8026 5931 023 8025 4155 023 8026 5414 023 8026 1808 01962 775241 023 8026 1900 023 8026 6633 023 8026 5255 01962 712020 01962 857500 023 8026 6892 023 8025 2440 023 8027 1178 023 8026 6210 023 8026 9722 023 8026 9026

School Holidays

All dates taken from - www3.hants.gov.uk/ education/schools/schoolholidays Spring Term Easter: Fri 29/3/13 to Friday 12/4/13 (inc.)

Summer Term Half Term: Mon 27/5/13 – Fri 31/5/13 Summer: Wed 24/7/13 - Mon 2/9/13 Autumn Term Half Term: Mon 28/10/13 - Fri 1/11/13 Christmas: Mon 23/12/13 - Fri 3/1/14

Chandlers Ford MP

Steve Brine MP - Member of Parliament for Winchester & Chandlers Ford steve.brine.mp@parliament.uk, www.stevebrine.com 0207 219 7189 (London Office), 01962 791110 (Constituency Office)

Sustainable Transport

For all rail, ferry, bus and underground information click on www.traveline.org.uk/ index.htm or call 0871 200 22 33 or visit www. threeriversrail.com For all cycle routes in Chandlers Ford and neighbouring areas visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/parking-travel--roads.aspx

Last Post Times

Ashdown Rd - Mon-Fri 5pm/Post Office Closes 5:30pm, Sat 11:30/Post Office Closes 12:30 Fryern Arcade Post Office - Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:30, Saturday 9:00 to 12:30 LAST POST IN CHANDLERS FORD - Brickfield Lane on The Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate (near Hendy Truck) - Mon-Fri 6:30, Sat: 11:45 No collection Sunday

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DIS COV ER I N D E X For Advertisers offering multiple property services look under Property Maintenance, otherwise see specific trade e.g. electrician, carpenter etc.

Accounting: Accord Accountants Arlington Accountants Ltd Kirkcaldy Accountancy Ltd Aerials: Aerial Fix DJ Satellites & Aerials Air Conditioning: ALB Electrical Appliance Repair: 123 Domestic Appliances Advanced Appliance Care JP Appliances Premier Electrics Architectural Services: Andrew Johns Design LDG Design Ltd Bathrooms: See Plumbing Beauty Treatments: Aapka Beauty Salon Caroline’s Mystique Beauty Bedrooms: Swan Systems Blinds & Curtains: Designing for Style Shading Places Solent Blinds & Curtains The Blind Business The Curtain Design House Waterside Blinds Boilers: See Plumbing Bookkeeper: AJ Bookkeeping Chandlers Ford Bookkeeping Butcher: Bishop Waltham Butchers Car Service/Repair- See Garage Svcs Carpenter: Crown Carpentry Kiwi Carpentry Oakwood Carpentry & Maintenance Carpet Cleaning: Abbey Cleaning Elliott Carpet Care Carpet & Flooring: G E Nicholls Iain Duthie Floorings Premier Flooring Solutions Catering: Melting Moments Catering Children's Activities: Kidz Camps UK Children’s Tuition: Boostmaths English Upgrades Kip McGrath Cleaning Services: Nook & Cranny Cleaning Services Computer Services: Chandlers Ford Computer Care Home Computer Help Net Serve RSJ Computer Services Widenet Conservatories: Live-in Pennington Jones (HI) Ltd Counsellor: Marcus Gee Talking Therapies Curtains: Designing for Style Solent Blinds & Curtains The Curtain Design House Dentist: Fryern Dental Practice Smile Vital Family Dental Care Westfield Dental Practice

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Domestic Appliance: 123 Domestic Appliances 64 Advanced Appliance Care 58 JP Appliances 30 Premier Electrics 57 Double Glazing Inst/Repairs: Live-in Design 88 Pennington Jones (HI) Ltd 37 RWS Windows 61 Windowmenda 26 Electrician: ALB Electrical 22 Ampfield Electrical 58 EEC247 35 GJ Rhodes Electrical 28 Estate Agent: Jonathan Rees 41-48 Fencing Services: CF Handyman Fencing Services 8 Colourfence 11 Chandlers Ford Landscaping 10 Funeral Services: Nigel Guilder 51 Furniture: From Old to New 51 Swan Systems 23 Garage Doors: Fix Quick Garage Doors 70 Garage Services: 73 Auto Assistance 69 Independent VW 70 Jon's Garage Ltd 70 NB Service Station 62 Robinsons Vehicle Maintenance Garden Design & Services: 4 Adapt Landscapes 10 C/Ford Garden Services 10 Chandlers Ford Landscaping 11 Colourfence 10 Davis Tree Care 7 Enviro 5 Garden Design by Mo Mariner 9 Greens Garden & Rubbish Clearance 4 J.L. Tree Care 9 Jon Curtis Tree Surgery & Gdn Svc 11 Green Keeper 8 Lakewood Tree Surgeons 8 Martin Royer Garden Design 7 New Leaf Profects 4 One Man Went To Mow 78 Premier Garden Designs 9 RDP Landscape & Property Services 9 Romsey Stump 7 Simon Foster Garden Design 11 Valley Park Landscapes Gas Services: See Plumbing 21 Hairdresser: A Touch of Class 79 Health & Fitness: Eastleigh Sports M.T. Health Services: Hampshire Hearing Ctre 16 79 House Clearance: The Bookman Kitchens: 13 Dream Doors 39 Homeseal 34 Knightwood Kitchens 26 New Forest Stone 25 Re-Nu Kitchens 33 Space Kitchens & Bathrooms 27 Locksmith: Lockright Security Ltd 15 Mobility: Freedom Mobility Music Tuition: 21 Little Soprano 74 Rockout! Music School 18 Office Furniture: Haywood Office Svc 18 Optician: Hampson Opticians 66 Oven Cleaning: Oven Wizards Painter/Decorator (see also Property Maintenance): Darren Eckton Handy Man & Decorator 79 26 Darren Liggett 31 M Fyall Design & Co

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Painter/Decorator (see also Property Maintenance): Prestige Painting 78 SJ Penney 20 VHN Decorating 35 W.A.G. Decorating Services Ltd 33 Pet Services: Lynn Symes Dog Grooming Salon 66 Naturea Pet Foods 67 Pet Pals 66 Plasterer: A Y Plastering 78 C B Plastering Services 36 Plasterforce 25 Plumbing Services (including bathroom installation and gas and boiler services) see also Property Maintenance: Ace Plumbing Ltd 68 Alford Plumbing & Heating 53 Aqua Bathrooms 57 Aqualogic Plumbing & Heating 38 Aquatec 40 DN Plumbing Services 29 First Call Heating Ltd 87 Gair Gas 62 Gas Elite 22 Graham Jones Plumbing & Heating 63 RJ Plumbing 37 Mike Chivers 52 NHP (Romsey) Ltd 59 Premier Bathrooms 64 Space Kitchens & Bathrooms 33 SPC Bathrooms & Kitchens 25 TP Watts 30 Podiatrist: Jon Callen 12 Printer: Warwick Printing Company 56 Property Maintenance & Improvements: A Wilmott 9 CDN Handyman Services 25 CF Handyman Services 34 Dell Developments 20 Handy Man Hero 28 Homeseal 39 KCB Handyman Services 40 M Fyall Design & Co 31 Mann & Sons Ltd 27/29 MH Building Services 78 Purchase Construction Ltd 35 RDP Landscape & Property Services 9 S & R Property Services 65 The Flat Pack People 79 The Handyman 58 Your Local Odd Job Man 78 School: The Gregg School 75 Singing Lessons: Rock Choir 74 Solar Panels: Energy My Way 3 Finesse Energy Ltd 63 Solicitor: Eric Robinson Solicitors 54 Taxi: Links Private Hire 78 Tiling & Tile Supplier: AT Ceramics 78 Premier Bathrooms & Tiles 64 Tree Surgery: See Garden Tuition (Children’s): Boostmaths 75 English Upgrades 75 Kip McGrath 77 Upholstery: Designing for Style 37 From Old to New 51 The Curtain Design House 38 Veterinary: Cats@Seadown 66 The Village Vet 77 Window Cleaning: Clear Vision 27 Senator Window Cleaning 79 Window Repair: Windowmenda 26

DIS COV E R C H A N D L E R S FO R D A P RIL 2013

Higher Higher efficiency. efficiency.

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