Discover Chandlers Ford November 2013

Chandlers Ford Edition inc Otterbourne & Hursley

November 2013

DIRECTORIES

WIN

A Portrait of your pet in our competition.

See page 53

Motoring p8 | Finance p12 | Fireworks Night p24 | Health p36 | Life List p38 Upfront & Personal p41 | Short Story p48 | Children’s Page p50 | Life Begins p54 Puzzles p62 | Gardening p76 | What’s On p82 | Advertisers Index p84

Live Local... Think Local... Buy Local

M Fyall Design & Co Trust the local established company

HIR PS

Call Us For Your

N

D

CE

VE

O

F I D E NP P

R

N

IN

Y

WI

H

C OT R A D

E COUNTY C OU

T

BU

M

L CI

H A

Are You Prepared For Christmas?

G

S TA

N DA R D

S

A

Pre-Christmas

Home Improvement Quote

Join Our Army of Happy Customers Using Us For: Total Refurbishment • Maintenance • Kitchens & Bathrooms Handyman • Painting • Tiling • Carpentry Electrical • Plastering • Cleaning

We will oversee all your projects using tradesmen in our tried and trusted team Office: 02380 253296 Mobile: 07973 365229 Email: m.fyall@sky.com For all our customer feedback go to www.checkatrade.com 2

1

Televisions

2

TV Sound System

3

HDMI Connectivity

4

Multiroom Audio

5 call:

Increase the size, quality and/or quantity of your television sets, to ensure the whole family gets maximum enjoyment from the coming seasonal entertainment explosion.

Having great picture quality is one thing... but you are not getting the full experience unless you have an equally good speaker system. Visit www.ugot.co.uk to see our extensive range of solutions.

No more reaching behind the TV to swap cables around... Link all your HDMI devices to get instant access to all of them, with solutions under ÂŁ35.

Listen to all of your music throughout your home by wirelessly connecting room to room and control and listen to your music from your Apple or Android devices.

Home Cinema Or why not treat your family to the ultimate home entertainment solution. For more information on this and all of the products above contact Ugot, your local audio & visual entertainment experts:

023 8025 3399 or visit: www.ugot.co.uk

3

Hello again

ABOUT US

Discover Magazines Distribution - Discover Chandlers Ford is delivered to two alternating areas of the SO53 postcode with a total distribution of 12,600 over the two months. 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.

Advertising - We understand that the needs of a small business are quite different to those of a big company, and our advertising service is very much targeted at independent and local businesses. From advert design to general advice we are here to help you grow.

For more details call Tania or Kevin on 023 8027 6361 or email tania@discovermagazines.co.uk

I read a book while I was on holiday this summer called The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin.

Tania Houston The author acknowledged that she was far from unhappy, but felt she wasn’t appreciating her life and there was more she could do. As I came towards the end of the book I realised that a lot of what made the author happy was being in control and organised. When she remembered friend’s birthdays , or stopped eating junk food, or bit her tongue rather than criticising, it felt good.

Decluttering was another big plus on the happiness scale and I can definitely relate to that. I would love to be naturally tidy; I’d love to be a concert pianist too, but I’m neither nor will I ever be. However I really don’t like mess so it’s a constant work in progress. I did clear my office during the summer (both Melanie and I work from our respective homes) and have since tried to be disciplined about ensuring my desk is clear at the end of each working day. It feels good to walk DO YOU USE A SMART PHONE? in to a tidy room each To save our contact details morning. direct to your smart phone, use

I-nigma QR code reader APP I’ve also made a big and scan for instant download. effort to call someone to sort those little home maintenance jobs immediately rather than waiting until they’d annoyed us for months. The dripping tap, the tree that’s grown too big, the scuff on the car and the boiler that needs servicing to name but a few. And somehow once you’ve fixed the little jobs it inspires you to plan bigger things – it sort of clears your mind.

During this process I was reminded by one of our advertisers how busy they get in the run up to Christmas. If you want work done before the 25th December, you need to book it now!

Tania Romsey Chandlers Ford Southampton Southampton West Winchester Southampton East Hedge End Meon Valley

EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES

DECEMBER ISSUE: DIARY DATES

Please visit www.discovercommunity.co.uk and use the Editorial Form under Contact Us Email: lauren@discovermagazines.co.uk Tel: 023 8026 6388

Editorial copy deadline: 15 November Advertisement copy deadline: 19 November Distributed: w/c 26 November

ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES

To be sure of your place in the next issue please contact Tania or Kevin on 023 8027 6361 visit www.discoveradvertising.co.uk or email tania@discovermagazines.co.uk

Tel: Tania or Kevin: 023 8027 6361 Email: tania@discovermagazines.co.uk Web: www.discoveradvertising.co.uk 4

Your Local Experienced Locksmith (est 2000)

Experienced local locksmith service

n n n

• All locks opened, repaired, replaced

n

Repairs New Doors Locks Automatic Operators

Save money; repair rather than replace!

• No call out charge • 24 hour service • Fully insured

We are a reliable independent family business serving the Hampshire area for over 15 years Please call or email for free advice & quotes

• 19 years experience • UPVC door lock specialist • Free estimates & advice • Emergency response available

fix my garage door !

Call Steve on

02380 265875

www.lockright-security.com

Fix Quick Garage Doors

www.fix my garage door.co.uk 01962 715200 01264 337711

North Baddesley Service Centre Book MOT and Interim Service for only £99 at

www.kingslakecars.co.uk

107 Rownhams Lane, North Baddesley Call the Service Centre:

023 8073 2842 Visit our website for details:

Winter Check only £19.99

Get your car ready for winter Top ups of antifreeze, water, screenwash, check of battery, bulbs and tyres.

www.kingslake cars.co.uk

Free fitting of tyres, exhausts and batteries

Free local collection and delivery

Courtesy car available

10%

DISCOUNT WITH THIS VOUCHER 5

Chandlers Ford Auto Repairs 72 Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford

Serving local people by friendly staff who really care

Repairs & Servicing for all makes, models & light commercial MOT’s • Clutches • Cambelts • Exhausts • Brakes Latest Diagnostic equipment

Service & MOT from £105 inc.

10% DISCOUNT when quoting DISCOVER when booking FREE CAR WASH - with every Full Service

02380 262610

info@chandlersfordautos.co.uk | www.chandlersfordautorepairs.co.uk CONTENTS

8

12

Motoring

Finance

36

LIFE LIST

38

15

Local Events

41

24

Fireworks Night

48

Clues You’re Not Really Over Your Ex Health

50

Children’s Page

6

Life LIst Neil Sedaka was right about the difficulties of breaking up, but sometimes that’s only the beginning...

54

You rush out of a department store, in floods of tears, because someone is wearing a similar shirt, skirt, scent, pair of shoes or face (and, by similar, it’s the same ratio of eyes, nose and mouth) to your ex.

You keep their old messages on your mobile, including those that say, “never call me again or it’ll be a police matter” – these you refer to privately as ‘the treasures’.

Life Begins

You still write to their relatives, friends, and neighbours, hoping someone will invite you round to visit, once the restraining order has expired.

You’ve bought the same pet and given it the same name. That way you’re covered when

Upfront & Personal

62

Puzzles

Short Story

76

Gardening

Air Conditioning

General Repairs

Exhausts

MOT Testing Female Friendly

Engine Management Fault Diagnosis

TYRES

Servicing

Clutches and Brakes

FREE Courtesy Car FREE Collection and Delivery*

FREE Tea and Coffee

Proprietor: Des Olson

Mayflower Close, Chandlers Ford Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 4BT

www.auto-assistance.co.uk bookings@auto-assistance.co.uk

Tel: 023 8026 5262

s er dl an rd Ch Fo Hurs

ne La Road

d

43

B30 outh

rnem

Bou

Roa

e

ley

ne

La

Speedwell Clos

Sta tio n

ol

ho

Sc

Brickfield Lane

Mayflower Close

Auto Assistance

School Lane

Offer s a m t Chris ’s During MOT ber ONLY Decem

RRP £54.85

5 3 £

* Within a 5 mile radius ** Present this advert to receive this promotion

k **Boo

Now!

7

MOTORING

Aston Martin Rapide S What is it?

Meet Aston Martin’s slightly awkward-looking four-door saloon, but now with added adrenaline.

Not that the standard car really needed an additional dose of go-go juice, but that’s never stopped the Gaydon massive from administering aid before.

As part of a mid-life refresh the S has more power and even more refinement, and is the only model in the maker’s range that comes with two rear seats.

What’s under the bonnet?

An almighty lump, that’s what.

The ageing 6.0-litre V12 is still in situ – a last hurrah before AMG work their black magic under the hoods of Britain’s finest – but for now it has even more grunt.

Power is up 80bhp to 550bhp and this helps the 60mph dash time tumble under that all-important five second barrier, but only by a tenth of a second. Top speed is a heady 190mph and with those sorts of figures fuel economy and emissions suffer. The former is a rather woeful 19.9mpg and CO2 is puffed out at a rate of 332g/km.

What’s the spec like?

In a word: glorious. The leather is soft, the carpets thick and the wood burnished. Several

cows were sacrificed to coat most surfaces inside and the instruments are as beautiful as one of the finest Swiss watches.

Standard kit includes Bluetooth, sat nav, front and rear parking sensors (you need them, this thing is Ark Royal long), tracking device and a stunning 1000W Bang & Olufsen stereo. Some of the controls are a little small and fiddly, particularly the buttons in the centre console. Those rear seats have the option of TV screens (£2,495) and you can go mad on the other options too.

Even the paint of our test car was an additional £3,495, but it’s worth it for the name alone: Skyfall Silver.

the butterflies in the exhaust containing the cacophony of noise open, releasing a guttural V12 groan. The rear seats are comfy too, even for adults, but that said, headroom can be a little cramped.

Price: £165,580 (as tested) Engine: 6.0-litre, V12, petrol Power: 550bhp 620NM Max speed: 190mph 0-62mph: 4.9 seconds MPG: 19.9mpg (combined) Emissions: 332g/km CO2

Any rivals?

A few. The biggest is the Porsche Panamera. An ugly car from some angles, stunning from others, it’s a super-sized sports car that’s superb to drive, especially in GTS form. The new Mercedes S-Class will be a potent rival too as will Audi’s luxurious A8. Even BMW’s 7 Series will have a sniff in this category, where price matters far less than the badge that’s on the bonnet.

What’s it like to drive?

It’s not the most dynamic of Aston Martin’s range, that’s for sure, but this is a GT car to transport you and the family with ease.

It’s relaxed and sedate when you want it to be, but can still pick up its skirt and go when you put your foot down. As the revs rise

Our Verdict

The Aston Martin Rapide S is a stunning way to travel. It’s luxurious, looks sharp and is caked in cool. You can’t drive an Aston anywhere without gaining nods of appreciation and that very rarely happens in ostentatious equivalents from the likes of Ferrari or Lamborghini. There’s a certain respect for Aston Martin, and I like that. The Rapide S is a big car – and it feels it on the road – and that engine really is starting to feel dated in terms of economy, but the power is impressive and if you need those extra rear seats it’s worth considering… if you have the cash, of course.

By James Baggott, MD of BlackballMedia.co.uk

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

All Makes Serviced & Repaired

www.links-privatehire.co.uk

Citroen & Peugeot Specialist

AUTOFINISH

Tel: 02380 273705

Mobile Car Paint Repairs Paint Scratches • Bumper Scuffs • Alloy Wheel Repairs

5 Monks Brook Industrial Park, School Close, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4RA (next to Barry's Tyres)

Call: 07722 80 12 12

Email: info@Links-PrivateHire.co.uk

Est 2001

FREE ESTIMATES • HUGE SAVINGS ON BODYSHOP COSTS We Come To YouR Home/WoRk

Southampton: 023 8001 6860 www.autofinishhampshire.com

9

Oakwood Carpentry & MAINTENANCE All domestic work No job too small Replacement handles & locks Bespoke furniture Hardwood & laminate flooring Gates & decking Resin timber repair 28 years experience Fully Insured

Michael Hockings: 02380 008008 Mobile: 07985 617712 oakwoodcarpentry@gmail.com www.oakwoodcarpentry-maintenance.co.uk Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire

Landau Decorating Services & Property Maintenance All Aspects of property maintenance from very small jobs to whole decoration projects, interior & exterior Fully insured with web site testimonials Prompt and friendly service Telephone: 023 8051 2135 Mobile: 07704 374667 E-mail: landaudecorators@googlemail.com http://landau-decorating-services.webs.com/

10 years experience with autoforum > > > > > >

ALL MAKES SERVICING, ALL MECHANICAL WORK MOTS ARRANGED WINTER SAFETY CHECK AVAILABLE COLLECT AND DELIVER FULL SERVICE FULLY INSURED from £89 (plus parts) diagnostic equipment

ALAN ROBINSON

motor technician

small service from £47.50 (plus parts)

02380 252907 07889 019660

ALAN@ROBINSONS-VEHICLE-MAINTENANCE.COM

www.robinsons-vehicle-maintenance.com 10

CAR And VAn

SERVICInG FOR LESS In CHAndLERS FORd And nOw ALSO At OuR nEw HEdGE End wORkSHOp • Your local alternative to high main dealer prices • audi, vW, seat, skoda specialists

CAR And VAn MOt And SERVICInG tO MAnuFACtuRERS SpECIFICAtIOn Fully warranty compliant (see www.independentvwservicing.co.uk)

www.independentvwservicing.co.uk

M27 WEST

UTH N FROM SOTO

VISIt uS At

SCHOOL LAnE CHAndLERS FORd SO53 4dQ

ASDA

IND EST

BOURNEMO

FREE AIR COn RE-GAS wItH EVERY SERVICE

PETER GREEN

OL LAN SCHO E

SpECIAL OFFER

ROAD

3 Manufacturer trained technicians 3 General repairs 3 MOT’s for cars and vans class 4 and 7 3 MOT and servicing while you wait 3 100% environmentally friendly waste disposal 3 While you wait diagnostics 3 Tyre sales and wheel balancing 3 Air conditioning servicing 3 Clutch and cambelt replacement

To book your service or MOT at Chandlers Ford call 023 8027 3333 info@independentvwservicing.co.uk To book your service or MOT at Hedge End call 01489 798383 info@icvs.org.uk 11

FINANCE

How To Make An Extra £100 A Week From Home Stuck at home and need to make some extra cash?

There are lots of ways you can do it. Here are just a few of them.

Be a Virtual Assistant A Virtual Assistant (VA) is someone who works as a secretary outside the office from their computer at home. It can involve a wide range of tasks, from simply answering phones and sending emails to bookkeeping, business planning, desktop publishing and even event management. The more specialised your skills are, the more you’ll be able to charge.

To be a successful VA, you’ll definitely need to be computersavvy and have experience of admin work already. It’s also helpful to join the Society of Virtual Assistants (http://www. societyofvirtualassistants.co.uk/) which runs courses and offers support to VAs of all levels.

You can make good money as a VA. Agencies like VA4U.com charge up to £150 per client per day, but typically you would charge between £15 – £25 per 12

hour for routine admin work done by phone or email.

Giving your opinions Make £50-100 a time in cash for giving your opinions in focus groups. Companies like Sarosresearch.com need people of all ages and in various parts of the country to join a focus group every now and then to give opinions on anything from shampoo to high-end cars.

There’s free food and drink too.

If you have the time and don’t mind answering questions you could do online surveys. The work is fairly sporadic but it requires minimal effort and you have nothing to lose, not to mention the fact that it’s all done from the comfort of your own home.

You can earn up to £50 a month if you are willing to put in the hours. Websites such as www. opinionoutpost.co.uk, www. uk.mysurvey.co.uk and www. valuedopinions.co.uk offer free paid surveys (N.B. you should never be asked to pay to join up or hand over your credit card details).

A good tip would be to set up a separate email account just for this type of job so your personal one doesn’t become flooded with spam.

Then there are online competitions. For example, Freepostcodelottery.com is free to enter and gives away £20 every day at noon to one of the postcodes on their list.

There’s no catch, but you will have to check each day to see if your number has come up.

Check our competitions page on Moneymagpie.com for the latest competitions online.

Set up an online buying and selling business Do you collect dolls or electronic gadgets or some other low-priced collectible? If you’re a little knowledgeable about a particular niche area you could make money by buying and selling items online.

Pick a narrow product area (such as Cindy dolls or NatWest piggy banks or Beano comics) that you are knowledgeable about and then scour car boot sales, charity shops and jumble sales for cheap

items that you could sell for a profit. Then set up a seller’s account on eBay or eBid and start selling.

Make sure you keep a squeakyclean rating as buyers are much more likely to buy from you if you have 100% approval. Always send items on time and package them up nicely to make it look professional.

Of course you can make money online purely by selling your junk on a regular basis. It can become second-nature and an easy way to bring some cash in each week.

In fact, once you are used to that you can sell on behalf of other people. Take in their items and sell them online taking a 30% cut of the profit (once you have taken out your advertising, postage and packing costs).

Propagate seedlings If you have green fingers and a decent-sized greenhouse (or somewhere else to place plant pots) you could make around £600 a week between February and October by propagating seedlings.

Grow plants that you then sell at car boot sales and at local garages and shops or to friends and neighbours.

To make a profit you need to choose carefully the type of plants you are going to grow. Some seeds cost £2.99 for six and some cost £2.99 for

1,500. You do the maths.

Also, if you’re going to grow a lot of plants you will need a lot of pots. Try to do a deal with your local garden centre to buy the pots that they would usually throw away for a discounted price. Also go online and bulkbuy compost to cut your costs there.

FUN FACT: More than two thirds of people in the UK have sold something secondhand. The average amount raised per person in the last 12 months is £106.15. CDs and DVDs are the most popular second-hand item, followed by books and clothes.

By Jasmine Birtles, Moneymagpie.com

Kirkcaldy

Accountancy Ltd Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers

Providing friendly and professional advice in all aspects of accounting and taxation.

Quality service at competitive prices.

Appointments available at evenings and weekends.

Tel: 023 8025 1439 Email:info@kirkcaldyaccountancy.co.uk Visit our website to see discount vouchers for first year fees:

www.kirkcaldyaccountancy.co.uk

Bonhams, your local gateway to the international Fine Art Market Providing local access to Bonhams fast growing network of national & international salerooms.

Bonhams in Winchester are pleased to offer a wide range of services including auction valuations, probate and insurance valuations either in the office, at one of our valuation days, or in the privacy of your own home or bank.

01962 862 515 sonya.wiebers@bonhams.com bonhams.com/winchester

13

30.11.2013

14

LOCAL EVENTS

The World of Downton Abbey A charity ladies lunch is being held in November and will feature Jessica Fellowes, author of the books The World of Downton Abbey and The Chronicles of Downton Abbey While enjoying a drinks reception you will be able to browse and buy from stands offering gifts, jewellery, handbags, frangrances and chocolates and buy tickets for a raffle. Followed by a 2 course lunch and tea or coffee, Jessica will give an enlightening and informative journey into the world of Downton Abbey and you will be able to ask questions.

As the niece of the hugely successful show’s creator and writer, Julian Fellowes, Jessica is in the unique position of being able to talk about the real-life inspirations behind Downton Abbey, drawn both from her family and her detailed knowledge of the Edwardian era along with clips and images from the show.

The event takes place at the Botley Park Hotel on the 28th November and tickets cost £40 each.

Two charities will benefit from the profits from this event, Pompey in the Community (Sainsbury's Farlington’s Charity of The Year) and U Support based in Southampton (Sainsbury's Eastleigh's Charity of The Year) both enhancing the lives of disadvantaged children in their respective communities through the advent of sport and education.

This is an opportunity not to be missed! To book your tickets, call 02392 728899 or email Lesley at prl.farlington@sainsburys.co.uk

Portrait Vouchers for Christmas 02380 253666 www.harveystudios.co.uk

RSJ COMPUTER SERVICES SUPPORTING YOUR PC Available evenings and weekends at no extra cost For your home and small business I.T. needs Very competitive rates All makes of PC and laptops-Repairs, upgrades, servicing, set ups and rebuilds Broadband and wi-fi installations Virus and spyware removal HP,Compaq and Dell certified Free collection and delivery within Chandlers Ford and surrounding local area For all enquiries please ring between 9am - 9pm 7 days a week

Phone: 01794 518753 Mobile: 07962336334 Mobile: 07786935541 Email: info@rsjcomputerservices.co.uk Web: www.rsjcomputerservices.co.uk 15

Your Legal Options For Divorce Q: Last year, my husband left

me and our three children.

We have now begun divorce proceedings, but I have not worked in several years, will have primary care of the children (the eldest is 14 years old) and am very worried about my financial situation. What are my rights?

Susan, Eastleigh

A:

Susan, the first thing I want to make clear to try and calm your anxieties and fears is that the purpose of any process of divorce is to try to make adequate provision for all parties involved, particularly children and, wherever possible, maintain the standard of living a family enjoyed when they were all together. However there are now two households, not one.

Firstly, you need to consult a specialist Family Solicitor. The

main job of your Solicitor will be to assess and value (if possible), all the assets that you and your husband have available to you.

This will include your home, cars and any valuable furniture, financial assets such as pensions, shares and investments and other items such as any holiday homes, additional properties or equity in a business.

The income from all sources will be taken into account, including recent increases in salary and the likelihood of promotion or increments in the future. The availability of appropriate State Benefits such as Child and Working Tax Credits and possibly Housing Benefit will also be considered.

Of course any debt, including mortgages, personal or business loans, overdrafts and credit cards will be considered. Your respective outgoings for new and possible new properties will be considered, so that you can both see how much you will need to live on in the future.

If you have not worked for the majority of your married life due to your family commitments, your Solicitor will ensure that any resolution is based on a realistic expectation of your future earning potential. Your husband has an obligation to maintain both you and the children, so far as he is reasonably able. If he fails to meet his commitments, then there are remedies available to

you through the Court.

If your husband intends to maintain his relationship with and share care of the children, his future accommodation needs will also be considered, but if you are to be the primary carer of the children, the need to provide a home for you and the children will be a priority and assets will be distributed to ensure that the children have a home, so far as is possible.

There are many factors that the Courts consider when reaching a decision on the division of capital and income. Specialist legal advice is always appropriate, but the system presently requires that you attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting, to ensure that you consider all options of settlement (including Mediation, a private and confidential dispute resolution process in which an independent neutral person, the Mediator, is appointed to support both parties in reaching an amicable settlement before Court proceedings are commenced, which can be very expensive and time consuming.

During the Mediation process, my advice is that you continue to consult a Solicitor who can help and guide you through the difficult process, to ensure that you do not reach agreements that are either impractical or inappropriate.

by Catherine Maxfield

Open Saturday Mornings Catherine Maxfield is Partner and Head of Family Law at Eric Robinson Solicitors on Brownhill Road in Chandlers Ford.

She can be contacted on 023 8025 4676 or Catherine.Maxfield@ericrobinson.co.uk For more information on this or any legal matter visit www.ericrobinson.co.uk 16

Mike Chivers

GAS SERVICES GasSafe Registered Heating Engineer “For friendly, reliable, local service” Servicing Maintenance ● Installation 213903 ● All domestic Gas Appliances ● Landlord Gas Safety Inspections ● ●

24 HOUR CALL-OUT WITHOUT CALL OUT CHARGE

Call 02380 262 952 Mobile 07949 820 918 45 Shaftesbury Avenue, Chandlers Ford, SO53 3BR

Friendly Professional Service Same day/next day service OAP discounts with £5 off vert 12 month guarantee d this a 10yrs experience Free standing/integrated Washing machines/Dishwashers, Dryers/Fridges/Ovens All makes and models

07917 897764

02380 422618

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TRADESMAN

123domesticappliances@gmail.com

UP TO £500 OFF CONSERVATORIES AND AN EXTRA 10% OFF ALL ORDERS FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS PLACED UP02380 TO THE END OFand NOVEMBER 2013 422618 07917897764 Look what our customers think: “First Class service, very friendly and helpful with advice and ideas. Quality product - very pleased with work and service.”

Excellent service by a family run company. Would thoroughly recommend and use again.”

• Full 10 Year Guarantee (from a family company in its 27th year of trading)

South Coast Installations run by the McLean family has been established since 1985 and is one of the leading specialists in the PVC-u window, door and conservatory industry.

We have all our own workforce. We do not employ commission only salesmen or contractors.

We offer free quotations and advice and do not take deposits.

All our products come with a 10 year guarantee. You can rest assured we really care about your home as if it were our own and are looking after your investment.

SOUTH COAST INSTALLATIONS A local Family Business - run by 3 generations of the McLean family since 1985

TEL: 01489 799964

*For a limited period

www.southcoastinstallations.co.uk 17

LOCAL EVENTS & GROUPS

Baking to make a difference Romsey and Wellow Friends of Cancer Research UK have raised £500,000 since their first fundraiser in 1977, and have no plans to slow down. Their next event is the Great Christmas Bake-Off and Christmas Fayre which will be held at Crossfield Hall, Broadwater Lane, SO51 8GL on 7th December from 10am to midday. They are inviting all bakers and cake decorators to take part, with an adult class and a decoration children’s class.

Competition entrance is £1 and judging will take place on the day between 10am and 11.30am, with some exciting prizes up for grabs. As well as the competition, Father Christmas will be visiting and there are lots of other opportunities for fun including a variety of stalls, such as the Christmas £1 shop, games, the Abbey School Choir and refreshments.

All funds raised will go to Cancer Research UK. For more information, visit their Facebook page, Romsey and Wellow Friends of Cancer Research UK or email cdownshome@aol.com.

Your Local Family Business with over 55 years experience Specialists in all blinds including: • Conservatory Blinds • Shutters • Awnings • Roman • Roller • Wood Venetians • Vertical • Pleated • INTU • Perfect Fit

N

E D

C

VE

O

F I D E NP P

R

N

IN

WI

H

D

E COUNTY C OU

Y

L CI

BU

HIR PS

C OT R A

18

M

T

Learn to make your own cards and gifts Step by Step tuition All equipment & materials supplied Small friendly classes Advance booking required Tuesday 1-3 pm or Weds 7-9 pm 02380 255923/deb.willis@virgin.net

H A

Papercraft Classes at Valley Park Community Centre

G

S TA

N DA R D

S A

Call for a free home design visit or advice

023 8084 0505 www.watersideblinds.co.uk

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS & SALES Authorised Sales agents for

SAME OR NEXT DAY SERVICE OAP DISCOUNTS £5 OFF REPAIRS ON PRODUCTION OF THIS ADVERT

PREMIER ELECTRICS 023 8058 2562 Est. 1972

www.premierelectrics.co.uk

243 Leigh Road, Chandlers Ford A True Local Family Run Business With 30 Years Work Experience in This Location

Telephone Fiona on

023 8026 8835

No VAT to pay

For All Your Aerial Installations for Digital T.V. Upgrades, Repairs, additional points etc Installation of Dishes for “Freesat” Reception C. 1673

Voted BEST INSTALLER IN THE UK by Astra, the confederation of Aerial Industries & What Satellite & Digital TV Magazine, super installer award April 2011 Qualification in Electrical and Electronic Servicing (Signal Reception) All work carried out as per the Code of Practice as required by The Confederation of Aerial Industries “The CAI”

NVQ Level 2

www.checkatrade.com/aerialfix Reg No 18266215

19

MORE THAN JUST AN

ELECTRICIAN

Sean Quinn

Trading Standards Approved.

Everything in Plain English.

CRB Checked.

Part-P Registered.

G

S TA

N D A RD

S A

HA

FREE Estimates Tel: 02380 601566 Mob: 07732 785867

www.tpwattsplumbing.co.uk 20

D

R

O

F I D E NP P

VE

C

E

H

N

IN

WI

T

C OT R A D

Y

L CI

BU

O RE C UNTY C HI OU PS N M

N

D

CE

VE

F I D E NP P

R

O

BU

N

IN

WI

H

See what your bathroom or kitchen will really look like.

Please ring for details.

D

E COUNTY C OU

Y

T

Now available 3D cad design for bathrooms and kitchens

HIR PS

L CI

14 Collingbourne Drive, Chandlers Ford, SO53 4SW

M

C OT R A

02380 462407 / 07502228912

07986 949233

H A

www.eec247.com for FREE advice.

G

S TA

N DA R D

S

A

Premier Bathrooms & Tiles

Established 1991

Large Showroom Open to the public Modern & Traditional Suites Showers • Taps • Radiators Bathroom furniture • Accessories

Experience the complete bathroom fitting service CAD Design Service • Installations - Plumbing, Electrics, Plastering, Tiling, etc Highly recommended • Reliable • Quality Workmanship guaranteed

TEL/FAX: 02380

251407

6-7 The Mall, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2QD www.premierbathroomsandtiles.co.uk

A WILMOTT BUILDING & LANDSCAPING

      

Garden Fences Fencing Repairs Patios Sheds Free Estimates Written Quotes Fully insured

BUILDING

Brickwork / Alterations Leadwork / Re-pointing Storm Channels / Soakaways Manholes / Drainage / Roofing Gutter Clearing & Repairs

LANDSCAPING

* No job too small * Members of

Tel: 023 8061 5739 Unit 24 Parham Drive, Boyatt Wood Industrial Estate Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4NU

www.cfhandyman.co.uk

Fencing / Gates Garden Walls / Patios Timber Sleepers / Shed Bases Decorative Stone Drives / Paths Insurance Repair Work

02380 697118 / 07832 230129 Free Quotations / CITB Registered

21

NIGEL GUILDER LTD Chandlers Ford’s Only Independent Family Owned Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons Nathan House 27 Hursley Road

Chandlers Ford 02380 262555 24 HOUR PERSONAL SERVICE PRE-PAID FUNERAL PLANS AVAILABLE

20% OFF OUR RANGE OF

SHUTTERS & BLINDS

Shutters and Blinds from a Company with Decades of Experience

• Plantation shutters for just one room or all rooms • High tech blinds to make your conservatory comfortable year round • Automated and motorised options - useful in conservatories • Stunning range of blinds for bedrooms, bathrooms or living rooms • Shutters or blinds for awkward shaped triangular or arched windows expertly fitted Shading Places supply and fit blinds and shutters beautifully.

We offer shading and privacy solutions for every window or door.

1000’s of styles, combining different materials and 100’s of colours.

Call today for assistance with design and full costing | Tel: 023 8110 3155 | www.shadingplaces.co.uk 22

ELECTRICAL

HEATING

Part P Registered

Boiler Repairs & Servicing (including LPG) Landlord Certificates Boiler Upgrades Full Heating System Cookers, Hobs Fires Installed

Domestic Installation (Lighting & Sockets) Electrical Repairs & Maintenance Re-Wires Security Lighting Shower Installations | PAT Testing

No. 526739

PLUMBING All Repairs Large or Small Un Vented Cylinders

: 023 8077 7010 ☎ www.aceplumb.co.uk

Replacements

enquiries@aceplumb.co.uk

Washing Machines Dishwashers

Find us on:

Outside Taps | Showers

Blocked Waste | WC, Urinals Guttering | Drains High Pressure Jetting Machines Preventative Maintenance Termed Contracts

*NEW - Handyman Services*

Full Bathrooms | All Taps...

Advanced Appliance Care

DRAINAGE

£10 OFF

REPAIR when booking on-line

Same Day/Next Day Service Low Cost, Fast Repair 15 Years Experience All Makes & Models Repaired Fully Guaranteed • • • • • • •

Dishwashers Fridge Freezers Cookers Washing Machines Tumble Dryers Integrated Specialists OAP Discounts

02380 982855 01962 658750

www.advancedappliancecare.co.uk 23

November’s Big Bang Fireworks Night This year’s Bonfire Night will see Britain’s population stocking up on pyrotechnics and hoping for a starry night into which they will launch their rockets and colourful array of exploding projectiles.

Indeed, the popularity of fireworks never seems to wane, and despite the ubiquitous nature of this form of entertainment, it’s an occasion that never fails to impress. And Guy Fawkes’ commemoration by no means holds a monopoly on the format. An increasing number of dates outside the 5th of November fill Britain’s calendar with spectacular displays at many events: New Year’s Eve, Cowes Week, pop festivals, Halloween, Midsummer, and Blackheath Fireworks to name just a few.

People from all backgrounds, old and young, come together to marvel at the displays and join in the chorus of ooohs and aaahs.

It’s an age-old, simple pleasure that makes no distinction between culture, politics, or language.

Quite simply, fireworks are just fun to watch.

Britain’s Pyrotechnic History As an English Catholic, Guy Fawkes’ gunpowder plot of 1605 was born of a desire to rid Parliament of Protestant King 24

James I and replace him with third in line, Princess Elizabeth.

Gunpowder was placed in a room (an ‘undercroft’) beneath the House of Lords as part of an audacious plan hatched by Fawkes and his fellow Catholic conspirators. News of the plan, however, was leaked to King James who ordered a search of the underground cellars where Fawkes was seen leaving and promptly arrested. After some unsavoury interrogation and torture, it appears that Fawkes confessed to the crime and was banished to be hung, drawn and quartered. Not keen on facing the gallows, he leapt from the supporting scaffolding and met his end by way of a broken neck.

Thus, the tale of conspiracy from 1605 became folklore in Britain and spawned generations who collected wood for bonfires and roamed from house-to-house seeking ‘a penny for the guy’, after which the effigy was placed on the blaze to meet its doom.

Some of these traditions remain, but the modern commemoration is a more commercial operation with safety and litigation as primary concerns, alongside enjoyment of the events. Some consider this

the ‘nanny state’ at work, but the accident rate suggests otherwise, with hundreds of injuries reported every year despite government warnings and media campaigns.

Notwithstanding this gloomy state of affairs, surfing the Internet reveals some fascinating information on the subject of fireworks as well as the do’s and don’ts of safety. The website Bonfire Night Safety, for example, states that in a recent year there were 990 injuries caused by fireworks in October and November, and alarmingly, that 285 of them were eye injuries.

There are also some interesting snippets on the site; prior to 1959, it was illegal not to celebrate bonfire night in the UK and apparently, some fireworks can travel up to speeds of 150 mph. So, if that empty bottle in which you hope to plant your biggest rocket happens to topple over, that’s the speed it will be racing towards your neighbour’s fence, or worse, towards those standing nearby.

Despite the hazards of pyrotechnics, a few precautions will see you enjoying the action in safety. There is plenty of information online and from

local authorities to make for a safe and enjoyable night, so be sure to seek it out before lighting the touch paper or joining an organised event.

The Business of Pyrotechnics The history of fireworks dates back to China in the 7th century where displays accompanied festivities, a trend that spread to many other cultures around the world. The popularity of these displays created a firework manufacturing industry and the much-respected profession of the pyrotechnician.

It seems, however, that the mainstay of the industry is harking back to its Chinese roots.

The business in Britain is now modest, only numbering around 40 companies, which employ a few hundred people fulltime, although this number rises

to around 4,000 during busy periods. Britain’s manufacturing side, however, is suffering since the majority of fireworks are now made in China and imported. The squeeze on materials and labour costs, plus fierce competition in the business, has caused the UK’s industry to downsize and concentrate on specialist markets and displays, rather than manufacture. There are also concerns that the standard of products coming into the country from China and the Far East might be dropping, and will have an adverse bearing on safety.

Despite these concerns, our love affair with the spectacle continues. And for Britain, Guy Fawkes Night provides enough history and national enthusiasm to step out into the cold November air to indulge just one more time.

By James Smith

The British Pyrotechnists Association (BPA) www.pyro.org.uk Bonfire Night - Your Guide To A Safer Event www.bonfire-night-safety.co.uk The Firefighters Charity www.firefighterscharity.org.uk

20430

25

F O R M E R LY I M B P C C O M P U T E R S E R V I C E S

www.chandlersfordcomputercare.co.uk

Help with all aspects of computer care and advice you can trust from a qualified local expert.

Providing a fast and reliable service at a time to suit you, including evenings and weekends.

Free collection and return.

Check out our website or call Ian on:Tel: 02380

274270 Mobile: 07786383241 Email: info@chandlersfordcomputercare.co.uk

26

Interior Furnishers

Expert advice, personal attention, beautiful interiors, fabulous accessories... and affordable prices

Soft furnishings ~ Drapes ~ Poles Shutters ~ Furniture ~ Wall Coverings Mirrors ~ Lighting Opening Times: Tue - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat by appointment

Sally - 07966 989619

curtaindesignhouse@hotmail.com www.curtaindesignhouse.co.uk

Twenty-three Beechwood Crescent, Chandlers Ford, SO53 5PE

From this to this in just a few days!

s Just give uHave you always wanted the kitchen of your . .. l l but can’t quite justify paying the expensive a ca dreams, price tag that comes with it?

Now you can by just swapping the doors and worktops.

Call Sean for a FREE Quote on

02381 280123 or 02380274413 Visit our Showroom: 8 Falkland Court, Falkland Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3GA - FREE PARKING

Proud members of

www.dreamdoors.co.uk

Find us on

27

Open to all ages & abilities

Get the skills employers want With Pitman Training at our NEW centre in Winchester The very best IT, office and secretarial training

LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & EVENTS

Park Running Park runs have sprung up all over the country and Southampton is also on the map with a regular Saturday morning 5k run in Eastleigh starting at the Fleming Park Leisure Centre. It’s free but to run against the clock you need to pre-register online and bring the barcode with you. Organised by volunteers to promote running it’s a great healthy way to start the day. Open to all ages and abilities. To register www.parkrun.org.uk/eastleigh

Train when you like: part-time, full-time, start-any-time One-to-one support whenever you need it

Ladies who Sparkle Ladies are in for a treat at the Hampshire Autistic Society’s Autumn Sparkle Party on the 7th November (7pm to 10pm). Go along for an evening of fashion, shopping and pampering, while supporting a worthy cause. There will be 20 stalls with an exciting range of products to try and buy and you can also enjoy a consultation with Clinique or mini treatments from one of many beauty therapists. Sample some wonderful Thornton’s chocolates and browse the many stands for bags, jewellery, accessories, gifts, crafts and more. Ticket prices are £12.50 and include entry to Ageas Bowl, a glass of bucks fizz and a Clinique Goody Bag. Telephone 01489 880881 or visit www.has.org.uk/get-involved/events/ sparkle-party-2013.html for more information.

28

Britannia Windows doors & conservatories

neW! loW cost solar panels

023 8027 0606 chandlers ford shoWroom

Mann & Sons Ltd Property Maintenance and Decorating Professional tradesmen at affordable prices

IAIN DUTHIE FLOORING Supplying and Fitting of Carpets • Vinyls • Laminates Amtico • Karndean Choose in the comfort of your

own home with no pressure on time. My time helping you comes at no extra cost

Interior and Exterior Decorating

IC E

ER V

ELE

S ON CT I

5* Accredited Velux Installer

S ME HO

Conservatories

email: mariain13@aol.com

Artificial Lawns All Roofing Work ‘Firestone’ Rubber Flat Roofs Facia & Guttering Plastering and Rendering Kitchens Bathrooms

07860 456196

SHOWERS & BATHROOMS THE COMPLETE SERVICE

• DESIGN • INSTALLATION • PLUMBING • TILING • CARPENTRY • ELECTRICAL • STEAMROOMS • WETROOMS • WATER SOFTENERS • PLASTERING • BUILDING WORK • SUPPLY & FIT PART 'P' CERTIFIED

Decking

References from local satisfied customers available on request

Telephone: 02380 262805 Mobile: 07919 925138 email: info@mannandsons.co.uk www.mannandsons.co.uk 50 Chalvington Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 3DX

B AT H R O O M S For a first class installation with tiling that's second to none call

01489 579461 www.aquabathrooms.com

Free Quotes

31 Years Experience 29

LOCAL NEWS

Hampshire Commemorates To mark 100 years since the start of the First World War, and 70th anniversary of D-Day, Hampshire County Council has launched a brand new grant scheme to help support local communities in their plans to mark these historic milestones next year. Funding of between £200 and £2,000 to help match-fund community-led projects and events will be made available through the new 'Hampshire Commemorates' scheme. More information can be found at http://www3.hants.gov. uk/hampshirecommemorates.htm

Kiwi Carpentry All aspects of carpentry and joinery work » Kitchens and Bathrooms » Fitted Cabinets » Doors and Floors » Internal and External Alterations » Extensions » Fencing and decking

For a complete supply and installation service Call Kevin on 07773-386-029 Norbury Close, Chandlers Ford

FOR SALE £190

Sevylor K2 River XDS Kayak Montpellier 9 Tent £150

Carpet

& Vinyl supplied

& fitted Home Selection & Measurement Service Estimating & Surveying Premier Flooring Solutions Chandlers Ford & Romsey

Call John on 07771 978203 evenings only

30

Tel: 023 8081 3617 Mobile: 07904 196635

DARREN LIGGETT QUALITY PAINTING AND DECORATING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Advanced City and Guilds Qualified Interior and Exterior No Job Too Small Fully Insured Free Estimates

 Gutters Cleared  Decorating  Shed Repairs  General Repairs  Written Quotes  Fully insured

* No job too small *

Tel:02380261910 Mobile:07915046906 Email:darrenliggett@aol.com 15 Marlborough Road Chandlers Ford SO53 5DJ

Members of

Tel: 023 8061 5739 Unit 24 Parham Drive, Boyatt Wood Industrial Estate Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4NU

www.cfhandyman.co.uk

AQUATEC Plumbing and Heating

◆◆ Central Heating Installations, Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs

◆◆ Boiler Replacement, Servicing, Upgrades ◆◆ Bathroom and Kitchen Installations ◆◆ Chemical flushing of heating systems ◆◆ Landlord’s gas safety checks ◆◆ Part P electrical qualified For a prompt , reliable service.

No call out charge, Free estimates

24 Hour Call-out 023 8026 6544

Mobile 07802 385542

C9896

57 Bodycoats Rd, Chandlers Ford email: aquatec@ntlworld.com

w w w. a q u a t e c p l u m b i n g a n d h e a t i n g . c o . u k

147722

31

FREE No Obligation Site Survey

Churches Together at Christmas Happy Christmas! It feels as if we have been preparing for Christmas for an awfully long time!

The chocolates, cards, paper and adverts gearing up to enable us to part with our hard earned cash.

It seems to start earlier every year! All of which means that we often lose sight of the real meaning of Christmas.

• Digital Aerials/Satellites Installed • DAB & FM radio Student and • Plasma & LCD TV wall mounts • • • •

OAP discount

Phone extensions with this Extra TV points fitted advert Aerial/Satellite Repairs We cover all SO/PO postcodes - Call us now!

Need a Freesat Installation? We can help!

0800 448 8115

or mobile 07766 333 315 info@djsatellitesandaerials.co.uk www.aerialshampshire.com www.checkatrade.com/djsatellites

Christmas is an occasion of joy where we celebrate the birth of a baby to a young girl and her partner. A baby that, despite humble beginnings, would have an immense impact on the world.

We seem to be taken over by the American tradition of wishing ‘Happy Holidays’. We have a holiday, whether a few days off or week(s) because of the festival of Christmas. Let’s not ignore that fact.

Let’s remember the impact of that baby on the world and how it continues to do so. God sent Jesus as a sign of his love. If nothing else, let us remember to love this Christmas, whether we belong to a religion, have a faith or not. Let us pray for love and peace in the world and that there will be people who are able to bring love and peace to places and people where there is none.

There are a number of services across Chandler’s Ford that will provide something for everyone; visit the Churches Together website for details; www. ctcf.org.uk. Join us as we celebrate the birth of the Christ-child and the immense impact he has had and continues to have.

The Churches of Chandler’s Ford wish you a blessed, peaceful and Happy Christmas.

32

PETCARE BY ZB SERVICES Cat/pet visits, Dog Walks & boarding In your home or mine Peace of mind while you are at work or on holiday I am trustworthy, friendly, reliable and local CRB checked, fully insured, dog boarding licence held and animal first aid trained.

Call Zoe on

07780 763004 email: z.baker681@btinternet.com

The Blind Business

Made to Measure Window Blinds, Curtains & Awnings

A local company since 1989

VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM & SEE OUR LARGE SELECTION OF BLINDS AND DISPLAYS, INCLUDING OUR NEW RANGE OF CURTAIN FABRICS AND POLES FREE - NO OBLIGATION MEASURE AND QUOTE SERVICE TELEPHONE 01489 782044

THE BLIND BUSINESS, Hillier Garden Centre, Woodhouse Lane, Botley SO30 2EZ www.theblindbusiness.co.uk

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS BY

A WINDOWMENDA TRADING STANDARDS APPROVED CONTRACTOR

WE OFFER MANY SERVICES INCLUDING: Fogged Up / Broken Glass Replacement All Door Locks and Handles All Window Hinges, Handles and Locks Ventilators, Skylights and Velux Conservatory Roof Panels All Types of Glass and Mirror Supplied Spares from all Major Manufacturers Greenhouse Glazing and Repair NO CALL OUT CHARGE FULLY INSURED • ALL WORK GUARANTEED NO CALL TOO SMALL

02380 273955 07771 518502 EST 1991

33

CAROLINE’S

Hearing problems?

BEAUTY FREE no obligation hearing tests ✔ FREE • Guinot Face & Body ✔ Comprehensive hearing assessments Treatments ✔ Latest digital hearing technology • CACI non-surgical face lift • Epil-Pro permanent ✔ Independent hearing advice Hair Removal ✔ Home visits available • St Tropez Tanning air &age. cream –✔forFully all your hearing difficulties equipped Testing Centre– whatever your • Waxing-Pedicures Manicures-Massage ✔✔FREE no obligation Free Parkinghearing tests

SALON

Hampshire Hearing Centre ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Comprehensive hearing assessments Hearing Aids Independent hearing advice Home visits available Fully equipped Testing Centre Free Parking

• Holistic Treatments-Nail Extensions and more • NOW IN STOCK - Professional teeth whitening kit

17 Bournemouth Road, 17 BournemouthFord Road, SO53 3DA Chandlers Chandlers Ford SO53 3DA

0238026 8026 023 26242624 www.hampshirehearing.co.uk

NOVEMBER OFFER

Combine a Hot Stone Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage with a MiniY Facial for £40 saving £16 TRre you befo 68 Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford, Hants. S053 5SS Y BU Tel: 023 8026 6096 email: carolinesbeauty@aol.com

Fairy Tales 1. What type of creature threatens to eat the title characters in the fairy tale called Three Billy Goats Gruff?

2. In the original version of the fairy tale Snow White, the Queen attempts to kill Snow White by tricking her into eating a poisoned apple, but what else does the Queen poison in a previous attempt to kill Snow White?

3. Which song opens with the line "I thought love was only true in fairy tales"?

4. What was the surname of the German brothers Jacob and Wilhelm, who were famous for publishing collections of fairy tales in the 19th century?

5. Which fairy tale character is killed by a spider bite?

6. Which 2010 Disney film is loosely based on the fairy tale Rapunzel?

7. Famous for writing a number of fairy tales, what nationality was Hans Christian Andersen?

8. "Not by the hair on my chinny chin chin" is a line that features repeatedly in which fairy tale?

9. According to the lyrics of the song Fairytale Of New York by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, what song were the "boys of the NYPD choir singing"?

10. Which fairy tale character said he would take the Queen's child away from her if she didn't guess his name within three days?

34

Special Christmas Offer on Highlights with selected stylists

Keratin Blow-dry Fabulous smooth hair lasting up to six weeks

£26.25 for a half head £52.50 for a full head

with selected stylists

20% OFF

Hair at Monroe’s uses hair colours – low ammonia with great coverage.

LiMited avaiLabiLity on offers so book now

023 8025 1405

9 the mall, winchester road, chandler’s ford, SO53 5QD (opposite Fryern Arcade)

www.hairatmonroes.co.uk 35

HEALTH

Fighting the Flu and Combating Colds Your throat is sore, you can’t breathe through your nose and the only thing you want to do is watch TV all day under a duvet.

But is it a cold or the flu?

It can be difficult to tell them apart. Both can cause runny or blocked noses, sore throats and coughs. But there are some differences.

A cold: • Symptoms come on gradually • You feel worse on days 1-2, and usually better in a week • It doesn’t often cause a temperature; if it does, it will usually be brief and mild (not above 38°C) • Your nose tends to be painful, irritated and red • You will feel unwell, but not overwhelmingly tired or incapable of doing anything • Sometimes you may also suffer from eye irritation, ear pressure or earache, mild headache and mild muscle pain.

The flu: • Symptoms come on very rapidly • You usually feel worse 2 or 3 days in, rather than at the start, but improve after 5 or 6 days • You may have a high temperature - 38°C or above which comes on suddenly and 36

By Alison Runham

can make you sweat, or give you ‘the chills’ • Your cough tends to be dry and chesty, and can be severe • Headaches are very common; muscles and joints may ache badly • You may develop diarrhoea • You may have difficulty sleeping, although you feel very tired and only want to lie down.

Whichever is the culprit, both are highly contagious infections caused by viruses and there are only two ways to combat them: 1) avoid contact with them 2) boost your immune system to fight them off and reduce symptoms.

Avoiding Contact Think how many surfaces you touch; door handles, stair rails, taps, keypads when we enter our PIN. Now consider how many people have touched them before you.

• Clean high-contact surfaces regularly and thoroughly; don’t forget telephones and door handles • Clean your hands regularly and thoroughly, especially after touching your nose or mouth • Don’t share cutlery or cups • Cold and flu sufferers need their own hand towel or disposable paper towels • Make sure they have tissues close by too. Coughing or

sneezing into a tissue (and throwing it away immediately) prevents virus-laden droplets escaping into the air.

Boosting your immune system If you have a medical condition which can make flu more serious, or are over 65, pregnant or a carer, you should be offered the flu vaccine every autumn. Whilst it won’t guarantee that you won’t develop flu (new strains often appear), the chances are greatly reduced.

There are also many foods and supplements that claim to help.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): There is no evidence that it prevents colds; but a regular daily dose may reduce how long your infection lasts and the severity of your symptoms.

Zinc: Zinc appears to lessen symptoms and speed up recovery, if taken from the start; it’s not clear how as yet, but it may prevent formation of proteins that allow cold viruses to reproduce.

Sources: wheat germ, eggs, seafood.

Garlic: Ingesting garlic regularly seems to boost your immune system, but only one study has shown it prevents a cold or flu; once you’re infected, there’s no proof garlic helps. Leave for 20 minutes after peeling and chopping to activate its immune boosting enzymes.

Echinacea: A variety of preparations have been trialled with differing results. Some trials show that Echinacea takers are 30% less likely to develop a cold but there’s little evidence it helps once you’re ill.

Glutathione and bioflavonoid: These help to maintain a healthy immune system, although there’s no cold or flu fighting evidence yet. Glutathione sources: watermelon, broccoli, cabbage.

Bioflavonoid sources: cherries, green peppers, red onions.

Selenium: Low levels of selenium have been linked to developing more severe flu, so maintain healthy levels. Sources: fish, nuts, mushrooms.

Saline (salt water): Saline drops and sprays can reduce congestion and remove virus and bacteria particles.

Chicken Soup: Chicken has anti-inflammatory properties, so

it really can help, and you can add other immunity-boosting ingredients too.

Hot Toddy: Hot drinks with honey, lemon and a small measure of whisky can ease congestion, soothe the throat and help you sleep. Remember however that too much alcohol affects immunity.

Cold and Flu Myths • The flu jab gives you flu False. Inactive viruses are used in the vaccine, but you may have a temperature and ache for a short time afterwards.

• Being cold or wet gives you a cold/flu False. But if you’re already carrying a virus, it might allow it to develop.

Do I need to see my GP? Usually, over the counter painkillers and decongestants plus plenty of rest and fluids will be all you need, and steam inhalation can ease congestion.

But do see your GP if: • Your symptoms last more than a week, or become much worse: very high temperature, severe headache, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or chest pain • You develop symptoms not typical of flu, such as a rash • You have a medical condition that is making your flu worse.

• Antibiotics cure colds and flu False. Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses.

PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST Jon Callen BSc (Hons)MChS

At

Treats to get you sparkling for your Christmas Party

Go Physio

45 Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 3DJ

• • • • • •

Ingrowing nails Corns Skin problems Foot pain Insoles Orthoses

Chandlers Ford: 023 8025 3317 Eastleigh: 023 8061 2166 Fair Oak: 0844 980 0292 Home visits/out of hours: 023 8069 6491

www.surefootpodiatry.co.uk

Eyelash extensions Individual.....£30.00 Flare................£20.00 Gel polish manicure.......£22.50 Gel polish Pedicure........£22.50 Facial..............£25.00 Spray tan.......£20.00 2

A gift voucher would make a perfect Stocking filler for the lady in your life. Mum, wife, girlfriend, daughter, sister, gran, auntie...

Specialising in: Gel Nails – glossy, long lasting polish Manicure/Pedicure ~ Facials ~ Waxing Lash & Brow Tinting ~ Lash Extensions Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

All Prices Very Competitive To book an appointment call Rachel on

02380 275688 or 07540 606159 37

LIFE LIST

Clues You’re Not Really Over Your Ex Neil Sedaka was right about the difficulties of breaking up, but sometimes that’s only the beginning...

You rush out of a department store, in floods of tears, because someone is wearing a similar shirt, skirt, scent, pair of shoes or face (and, by similar, it’s the same ratio of eyes, nose and mouth) to your ex.

You keep their old messages on your mobile, including those that say, “never call me again or it’ll be a police matter” – these you refer to privately as ‘the treasures’.

You still write to their relatives, friends, and neighbours, hoping someone will invite you round to visit, once the restraining order has expired.

You’ve bought the same pet and given it the same name. That way you’re covered when theirs mysteriously disappears.

You have a recent photo of them that you’ve blown up and stapled to a pillow. Through the forehead.

You’ve taken out a subscription to Expert Stalker magazine, which is why you know their route to work and all the best accidental meeting points.

You haven’t told your family or friends that you’ve split up – you figure you’ll do that on the two-year anniversary.

You keep a jar containing their hair, hermetically sealed, on your bedside table.

You do a weekly search for them on the Internet and you’ve tried to join their Facebook friends under a fake identity at least twice.

38

It’s ok to talk

Marcus Gee Talking Therapies

Psychotherapy Counselling Coaching

Here to listen, guide and support you

Relaxing, Safe, Confidential Environment Info@marcusgee.co.uk www.marcusgee.co.uk 07787 039 378 - Chandler’s Ford SO53 Confused Fearful Not getting on Stressed Scared Hurting Overwhelmed Worried Anxious Phobic Depressed Stuck

It’s ok to ask for help

Active change for home, work and life

Treatments available include:

 Threading, Facials,  Waxing,  Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting,

 Eyelash Extensions,  Manicures and Pedicures Calm, tranquil and private, treat yourself…..

Aapka Beauty Salon

Kingsway, Chandlers Ford SO53 5BX

Tel: 07572433257 aapkabeautysalon@yahoo.co.uk

Daytime or evening appointments Free Parking

Mystique Beauty professional and relaxing treatments at affordable prices

Special Offer for November Treat yourself to a relaxing Swedish Massage this month with 25% OFF Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage for just £15.00 Full Body Massage for only £22.50 Vouchers also available for any denomination or treatment

t: 023 8027 5475 | m: 07795 103142 e: louise@mystiquebeauty.net www.mystiquebeauty.net 11 Sir Galahad Rd, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4HH

Private dental care • All Restorative and Cosmetic Treatments • IV Sedation for Anxious Patients • No Preparation Veneers • Orthodontics • Invisalign/Inman aligners Something to about...

0% INTEREST FREE CREDIT available* Dr Martyn N Rudiak British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

• Hygienist • Zoom! Professional Whitening System

BDS Lond LDS RCS

Dr Derien Pugh BDS London 1992

Dr Helen Perry BDS (Sheff)

Implants

Now Available *Subject to qualifying criteria

Orthodontist

17 Oakmount Road Chandlers Ford Eastleigh SO53 2LG

Tel 023 8026 3026

www.smile-dental-care.co.uk 39

Tel: 02380 267889

VITAL

PROVIDING NHS DENTISTRY SINCE 1974

www.chandlersforddental.com info@nhsfamilydental.co.uk

FAMILY DENTAL CARE Mr M MANSOURIAN (DDS-Sweden) and associates.

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, implants advanced root canal treatment and orthodontics.

Interest Free Finance Available ON-SITE CAR PARKING

67 Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford, Hants SO53 3AP (Next to Curtis Bros Bathroom Specialist)

40

UPFRONT & PERSONAL

The People Behind Your Local Businesses Roy Hampson Hampson Opticians Hampson Opticians is an independent optician based in Hursley Road Chandlers Ford. It is owned and run

by Roy and Lynne Hampson conducting sight tests and supplying glasses and contact lenses.

Roy has spent his working life with glasses and contact lenses. He joined Clement Clarke Ltd at their London practice in Wigmore Street W1. He was soon working with Dr Josef Dallos fitting glass contact lenses before moving on to manage a practice in Berkhamsted Hertfordshire.

Roy left Clement Clarke to join Contactalens as their UK sales manager importing the first soft contact lenses into the UK from Canada. He then set up a group of four practices in and around London before going on to work for Alcon Laboratories in Watford as their UK marketing manager.

A spell with Sangers as

their London area director controlling 23 London practices was followed by a move to Southampton to work for CooperVision as their UK marketing manager.

In 1985 Roy set up the Southampton based Optique.

The first practice was in Bedford Place followed by Bitterne Precinct. Optique was a progressive optician which became well known for its friendly staff and efficient service. More practices followed at Totton, Hedge End and Shirley High Street, the latest one being in Hythe. Roy always insists on the highest standards of service, full instrumentation and highly trained friendly and efficient staff.

Roy Hampson

Roy and Lynne like working in Chandlers Ford. “It is a lovely area, we have already made many new friends and find great interest in the special Varilux glasses we supply and our relaxed contact lens service.

We are never happier than when one of our clients achieves their highest standard of vision using the glasses or contact lenses we supplied

Roy and Lynne sold Optique in 2010, and after a short while working for the new owners decided to from Essilor establish a new practice in Chandlers Ford. This opened for business in November 2012 and Be amazed‌ is steadily Only in Chandlers Ford at growing into a busy cheerful practice based on the same 3 A Hursley Road, high standards Chandlers Ford, SO53 2FW and relaxed atmosphere that made Optique so successful.

VARILUX S SERIES LENSES

Award-winning varifocal lenses

Photochromic, high-index and anti-reflection options available.

HAMPSON OPTICIANS

TEL 023 8115 9719 www.hampsonopticians.co.uk

41

Gentle Caring Dentistry Chandlers Ford Dr Richard Stone B.D.S. (U.Birm) Mrs Dawn Anderton (R.D.H.) Dr. Khash Ghafari (B.D.S.) (D.D.S.)

(special interest in complex root treatments, surgical & cosmetic dentistry)

Half Price Whitening Wednesdays

Magic Wand Anaesthetic For Patients Fearing Needles Cosmetic & Preventative Dentistry • Professional Tooth Whitening • Emergency Same Day Service • Dental Hygienists •

All Major Credit Cards, Private Off Road Parking

www.westfielddentalstudio.co.uk

Westfield Dental Studio 023 8026 5233 1 Westfield Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3GT

42

Independent experts in Sales and Lettings

Western Road, Hiltingbury, Chandlers Ford 4 Bed Detached

www.jonathanrees.com

FOR SALE £450,000

A detached chalet style home which has been extended providing ample living space, with a beautiful rear garden which affords a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Thornden School Catchment. EPC Rating D/60

Hut Farm Place, Chandler’s Ford 2 Bed First Floor Apartment

FOR SALE £169,950

A light and spacious two bedroom first floor apartment benefitting from well-proportioned accommodation throughout, en-suite to master. No Forward Chain. EPC Rating B/81

Chandler’s Ford 023 8027 6500 Romsey 01794 502500

43

www.jonathanrees.com

Independent experts in Sales and Lettings

Beresford Road, Chandler’s Ford

FOR SALE £209,950

4 Bed End of Terrace

A light and spacious well presented 4 bed home situated close to local shops and transport links, en-suite to master bedroom, kitchen/breakfast room, viewings advised. EPC Rating D/58

Barn Piece, Knightwood Park, Chandler’s Ford 4 Bed Detached

FOR SALE £335,000

A well maintained detached four bed family home situated in the ever popular Knightwood Park within the Thornden School Catchment. This modern property is positioned in a cul-de-sac location within a short distance of woodland walks. EPC Rating D/68

44

Chandler’s Ford 023 8027 6500 Romsey 01794 502500

Independent experts in Sales and Lettings

www.jonathanrees.com

Malibres Road, Hiltingbury, Chandler’s Ford 4 Bed Detached

TO LET £1,800 pcm

A beautifully presented detached chalet home situated in Hiltingbury within walking distance of Thornden School. The rent includes a gardener. EPC Rating D/68.

Chestnut Close, Eastleigh 4 Bed Detached

TO LET £1,500 pcm

A recently redecorated 4 bedroom unfurnished family home. EPC Rating D/61

Chandler’s Ford 023 8027 6500 Romsey 01794 502500

45

www.jonathanrees.com

Oakfields, Allbrook 4 Bed Detached

Independent experts in Sales and Lettings

TO LET £1,950 pcm

A beautifully presented 4 Bedroom unfurnished family home with Double Garage.

EPC Rating D/62

Hut Farm Place, Chandler’s Ford 3 Bed Semi Detached

TO LET £900 pcm

A superbly presented 3 bedroom ex show house with two allocated parking spaces. Walking distance of local railway station, easy access to motorway junctions EPC Rating B/85

46

Chandler’s Ford 023 8027 6500 Romsey 01794 502500

English Upgrades Sitting GCSE in January or May? Controlled Assessment problems?

Year 10 settling-in concerns?

Year 7-9 development doubts?

Entrance Exam guidance needed?

Advice/Tutoring/Mentoring/Guidance available from experienced teacher who has: ▪ worked for GCSE Exam Board as Coursework Advisor and Examiner for 15 years; ▪ Marked Common Entrance for 12 years; ▪ Worked 1-to-1 through Key Stages 2-4; ▪ Been fully CRB checked Hourly sessions in your choice of location after school or at weekends by arrangement One-to-one sessions, or one-to-two if levels and standards fit

Very competitive rates available on request Holiday times are negotiable.

Call 07799 770 206 AND TALK TO TONY

Rock Out! ool music sch

The right direction for a great education!

Full-time A Level and vocational courses Part-time adult learning Tel: 023 8036 7200 | www.barton-peveril.ac.uk Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh SO50 5ZA

CALL 0845-680-4685 For a FREE taster lesson go to

www.rockoutschool.com

Guitar Drums Bass Keyboards Vocals

s M u s i c l e s s onno o t h e r ! like Weekly sessions learning and performing.

From complete beginners to intermediates, you’ll enjoy learning with us whatever your age.

Learn with your tutor then play with other musicians every week and take part in gigs throughout the year.

Tuesdays - St Martin Centre, Chandler’s Ford

Learn, then perform every week. Pop in...& Rock Out! 47

SHORT STORY

The Amazing Mister Mittens Toby Daniels thought it was extremely unfair that he had to go next door and feed Mrs Withershaw’s cat. His neighbour would be in hospital for a whole week having a hip replacement.

The boring chore would make him late home from school, and that meant ten minutes less computer game playing while his Mother made dinner. It simply was asking too much.

He’d never paid much attention to Mrs Withershaw’s pet before. It had always seemed like the usual sort of cat, but by the third day of caring for it Toby wasn’t so sure.

Yesterday he had left a dirty bowl next to the sink and today when he let himself in, the bowl had been washed and placed on the draining board.

He watched as Mister Mittens hungrily ate his dinner. When he was sure the cat had finished Toby gently picked him up and placed him on the counter.

“Show me how you turned on the tap, Mister Mittens,” Toby whispered in the cat’s ear.

Mister Mittens began licking his paws enigmatically, clearly in no mood for performing.

This was not the first time something unusual had happened. On the first day, 48

in his rush to get home, Toby had knocked over a pile of newspapers, causing them to cascade across the kitchen floor.

When he returned the next day Mister Mitten had piled the newspapers up neatly again. In fact as Toby walked in, the cat was curled up asleep on top of them.

Toby wondered if all cats were as amazing as Mister Mittens, or whether this was a very special cat.

He decided to ask his Mother.

Mrs Daniels seemed genuinely surprised about how clever Mister Mittens was.

“What a very considerate cat,” she agreed.

Over the following days Mister Mittens, while being left home alone, somehow put the empty tins of cat food into the recycling, swept up scattered cat litter and mopped up a puddle of milk next to the fridge. Toby knew that the milk had been mopped, not licked up, because the mop and bucket had moved, and the mop was damp.

It began to rain the day before Mrs Withershaw was due to come home from hospital, and the rain continued into the evening. Mrs Daniels noticed that Toby kept glancing nervously out of the living room window.

“Something wrong Toby dear?” she asked finally.

“I’m worried about next door,” Toby said. “I noticed a leak in Mrs Withershaw’s back porch, and if this rain carries on she’s going to have a big puddle there when she gets home. She could slip over and ruin that brand new hip.”

“Oh dear.” Mrs Daniels pretended to read her magazine while watching her son out of the corner of her eye. “What is there to be done about it?”

It amazed and amused her that Toby still hadn’t realised that she had been going round to Mrs Withershaw’s every morning to tidy up the mess he’d made. She was seeing another side to Toby emerging as he cared for that old cat, so she was more than happy for Mister Mittens to take all the credit.

Toby made up his mind and went into the hall for his coat.

“I’m going back there now to put a bucket under it,” he said decisively.

“That’s very thoughtful of you,” Mrs Daniels said, delighted that her son was finally learning to be considerate. Then, unable to resist, she added, “But won’t Mister Mittens do it?”

“Honestly Mum!” Toby sighed, zipping up his coat. “You can’t expect a cat to think of everything.”

By Jackie Brewster

If you like to sing you’ll LOVE Rock Choir!

Pop, gospel and Motown singing for adults with no auditions, and no need to read music.

Trojans Rugby Club Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh Monday from 8pm until 9.30pm Wednesday from 10.30am until 12pm Term Time Only

Rock Choir also rehearses in many other locations across the UK.

Professional tuition in maths and English Kip McGrath’s qualified teachers create individual tutoring programmes for your child, using proven Kip McGrath methods of tuition Maths Reading English Spelling Comprehension

EASTLEIGH

BOOK YOUR FREE TASTER SESSION TODAY

023 80 64 30 06

Visit www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714 276

1st Floor Offices, 21 High Street Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5LF

Give your child’s

Maths a boost this year!

Highly experienced Maths teacher offers individual or group tuition for 9-16 yr olds.

Friendly, tailor-made, games-based sessions Key stage 2 to GCSE – short or long term Fully qualified and CRB checked tutor For more details, contact

Caroline on 023 80341776 or visit www.boostmaths.co.uk

Call today for a FREE assessment

www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/eastleigh

HUGE K’NEX COLLECTION FOR SALE Hundreds of pieces of K'nex in very good condition. Lots of colours and different size pieces including wheels and a motor. Also two K’nex storage boxes. No longer played with so looking for a new home. £20

40 CHILDREN’S BOOKS Fantastic selection of books suitable for boys & girls from about 8 to teens. Some paperbacks including Anthony Horowitz and some hardbacks including Lemony Snicket. All in as new condition. Cost £6-£8 each when new so this is over £200 worth of great reading material. £25 07817 987752/tkns7616@gmail.com 49

50

Is your chIld due To sTarT school IN sepTember 2014?

Fryern Infant School in the heart of chandler’s Ford would like to invite you to come and visit.

Fryern Infant and Junior schools form a unique federation in Chandler’s Ford. Both schools have been judged to be good schools with outstanding features by Ofsted.

“Reception children make excellent progress because of outstanding teaching.

Staff have an excellent understanding of how children learn, so that activities are matched exceptionally well to their needs and interests.”

Ofsted May 2012

Our next open afternoon is on Thursday 21st November from 1.30pm -3pm, but if you would an individual tour at another time please contact the school office (02380 265931) to arrange a visit.

For more information and to book a visit please contact us at:

Fryern Infant School

Oakmount Road, Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire. SO53 2LN

Telephone: 02380 265931

More information is also available on our website at: www.fryern.hants.sch.uk 51

Winter Care for your Cat As the nights draw in and temperatures drop, our cats often need a little extra care and TLC to keep them warm and happy over winter.

• Ensure your cat’s able to come into the warmth when they want to and not left out in the cold for prolonged periods of time • Supply extra toys and scratch posts to keep your cat happy indoors • Be cautious about the use of antifreeze – it can be deadly poisonous to cats and has a rather nice sweet taste to it.

• Be particularly vigilant when starting your car – cats like to curl up against anything warm – including your car’s engine • If you use indoor heaters, have them checked for carbon monoxide leakage- cats are just as susceptible to poisoning as we are.

Tips brought to you by Cats @ Seadown.

CATS

SEADOWN

Special Care for your Feline Friends at our Cats only Veterinary Clinic in Chandler’s Ford.

At Cats@Seadown we believe in keeping your cat healthy and happy throughout its life. We understand that taking your cat to the vet can normally be a stressful experience which is why our premises in Chandler’s Ford have been designed and fitted in a bespoke manner to benefit your cat. Our small, friendly team of veterinary surgeons and nurses are keen to ensure that the best care and attention are given with the minimum of anxiety.

Tel: 023 8027 5011 www.catsatseadown.co.uk 4 Falkland Court, Falkland Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 3GA

The Village VeTerinary CenTre 5 Pilgrims Close, Chandlers Ford SO53 4ST

Friendly & Caring Experienced Team All family pets including tortoises and chickens Free insurance claim administration save up to 40% on the routine health care costs of your pet – call us for more information.

023 8026 8001

www.village-vets.co.uk Your Pets Will love us!

Are you worried about your pet?

Call us today on 023 8026 8001 52

About Sue McLachlan, Animal Magic Art Ever since Sue was at school she has painted, drawn and loved animals, particularly horses.

She graduated from Winchester School of Art with a BA and MA in Fine Art in 2008 and now lives in Chandlers Ford.

Sue works with a range of media from watercolour, pastels on paper, oils on canvas and more recently crayon etchings.

iPet portrait

Commission

Sue does mainly commissions and works from a selection of photographs supplied by the owner who often have the knack (and patience) of capturing the character of their pet beautifully.

Our wonderful front cover is one of Sue’s commissions which start from £160.

perfect little gift for a pet lover or for yourself costing just £20. As you can see from these examples, the style is fun and simple but very lifelike.

But her iPet Portraits, sketched on the iPad are ideal for that

www.animalmagicart.com sue@animalmagicart.com Tel: 02380 369922 Mobile: 07818062559

Discover’s Pet Photo Competition Got A Pampered Pooch, Classy Cat Or Handsome Horse?

WIN An iPet Portrait!

Whatever your pet, Sue McLachlan of Animal Magic Art can sketch an amazing electronic image from your high quality photograph and email it to you, ready to print at home or you can turn it into a canvas, mug or puzzle using many of the photographic services available online.

10 lucky Discover readers will WIN a free iPet Portrait voucher or animal portrait ready in time for Christmas HOW TO ENTER PRIZE DRAW FOR FREE IPET PORTRAIT (WORTH £20)

1. Email editorial@discovermagazines.co.uk with your pet’s name, breed and attach a close up picture with YOUR NAME in the file name (eg. TomSmith.jpg). 2. Include your address and phone number. 3. When you received this copy of Discover. 4. Closing date is 15 November 2013. Only one animal per entry/household.

53

LIFE BEGINS

What kind of Christmas Shopper are you?

By Kate McLellan

It’s that time of year again: the month when you start making lists of the Christmas presents you need to buy for your nearest and dearest.

We all approach Christmas shopping in a different way but some of us display a more creative edge than others when shopping for that perfect gift.

See if you can spot the shopping technique that most resembles yours in the list below: 1. The Very, Very Early Bird You are the shopper who can be found cramming your basket full of cut-price wrapping paper, Christmas cards and toiletry gift sets in the January sales. No matter that those beautifully boxed hot toddy mixing kits failed to interest shoppers in the pre-Christmas rush. Now they’re reduced to half price you can think of at least three relatives who would just LOVE to receive them next Christmas.

Well done, Very Early Bird. You might save yourself a good deal of money, but will you remember where you’ve hidden all those 54

cut-price goodies by next December?

2. The Last Minute Man You are the antithesis of the Very Early Bird: someone who just can’t find the motivation to buy presents until three hours before the shops are due to close on Christmas Eve. Then you dash round the streets with a look of sheer panic on your face, desperately hoping that the items on your list are not out of stock.

If you shop online, then it’s likely that you delay your search until the day when the free delivery option is no longer available and end up spending as much on postage as you do on the presents themselves.

Come on, Last Minute Shopper – you know you can do better, but deep inside you crave the adrenaline rush that comes from holding back till the very last moment.

3.The Smugly Organised Shopper It’s mid September and not only have you already compiled your gift list, you’ve probably placed your first online order, for that ‘must-have’ new gadget that will

be all the rage this Christmas.

By the 1st December all your presents will be immaculately wrapped, labelled and stored in boxes under the bed. Similarly your Christmas food shopping will be a breeze, as you already have most of the things you will need, stored away in your cupboard or freezer.

Organised Shopper, you are the envy of all your chaotically disorganised peers. But watch out - are you ready to face the bitter resentment of friends who shopped too late to get that ‘must-have’ gadget?

4. The Wishlister Do you remember the “Good Old Days” when Christmas presents were a surprise? Of course, some of them might not have been such a good surprise (especially Auntie Beryl’s knitted tank tops) but the mystery surrounding Christmas gifts led to a wellintentioned, communal impulse to pretend everything was lovely on the day: “Oooh, a hot water bottle cover - just what I needed!”

Nowadays the element of surprise is completely missing, and all

recipients seem to do is mentally tick off gifts that, three months earlier, they entered on their Amazon wishlist. This habit leads to lazy present buying: there’s no need to spend time thinking about what your nearest and dearest would like when all you need to do is follow an on-screen link and click a button.

Dear Wishlister, while we understand your desire to buy something your friend or relative really wants, we’d like to see you use a little more imagination and effort this Christmas.

5. The Crafty Maker You’ve been watching too many Kirstie Allsopp shows on TV and you now believe that the way to show real love at Christmas is to give friends and family a gift that you have made yourself.

You’ve already made your own Christmas bunting and tree decorations. You’ve knitted a festive cushion for the cat’s basket and hung a wreath made out of recycled yoghourt pots on the front door. Now you are preparing to stay up until midnight each night, stitching felt animals and painting small items of second hand furniture with Farrow and Ball tester pots.

I know, Crafty Maker: you can’t wait for the look of surprise on your family’s faces when they open their presents to find something that you have carefully crafted out of papier mache and driftwood, but please don’t be disappointed if their wan smiles of appreciation

suggest that they would have preferred the latest video game.

Do you recognise yourself in any of these descriptions? If so, don’t panic. It would be a very dull world if we all shopped and celebrated in the same way.

Christmas a unique time of the year when the effort we make for family and friends is allimportant. However you approach your Christmas shopping, it’s always the thought that counts.

STAY ENTERTAINED.

Each workshop include all materials, coffee on arrival and a light lunch at the end of the class. Workshops are from 10.30am to 1.00pm.

Spaces are limited so contact us now!

26th november The White Horse, Market Place, Romsey SO51 8ZJ

28th november Woodlands Lodge Hotel, Bartley Road, Woodlands SO40 7GN

3rd December Kimbridge Restaurant, Kimbridge SO51 0LE

To book please contact Kay on 01794 341110 or kay@pompandpetals.co.uk

Make it a party to remember!

With a private room, bar & buffet from only £12.95 per person!

Holiday Inn Eastleigh To book call 0871 942 9075 www.hisouthamptoneastleighhotel.co.uk Terms and conditions apply. ©2013 IHG * room hire not charged if numbers exceed 60.

STAY YOU.®

55

OFFERING EXCELLENT

PRINT

SOLUTIONS

AT COMPETITIVE PRICES CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE TODAY

Use us for ALL your printing needs Folders • Stationery Brochures • Leaflets • Books Manuals • Digital Magazines Mailing Campaigns

56

As Recommended By

MAGAZINES

500 business cards and 500 compliment slips only £98.00 inclusive of Design, Delivery and V.A.T. Warwick Printing Company Tel : 01926 883355 Website : www.warwickprinting.co.uk

Professional • Competitive • Reliable Service

Gutter clearance & repair Jet washing drives & patios Fencing specialist Painting & decorating Hedge trimming Bathrooms & kitchens Tiling walls & floors Patios & decking General repairs & maintenance 227809

07985 885351 023 8027 5149

NO JOB TOO SMALL Call Chris for a FREE, no obligation quotation Tel: 02381 221381 Mob: 07799 771073 145 Hocombe Rd, Chandlers Ford SO53 5QD

57

Making dream homes come true one man’s vision comes good.

Oozing with vision, flair, quality craftsmanship and materials, Inspired Interiors & Property Maintenance is a turnkey Interior Design, Refurbishment and Decoration company with a passion for helping people create their dream home.

interior design

This brand new enterprise is the result of entrepreneur businessman Lee Unwin’s reaction to the first class refurbishment of a project close to his heart – his own home – a 1st-floor apartment in Bishopstoke Manor. Set in over five acres of landscaped grounds in the conservation area of Old Bishopstoke, this Grade II listed, early 19th-century converted manor house is subject to English Heritage policies on conservation, registration and protection of our nation’s historic environment.

refurbishment Undaunted by the demands of this project, Lee handpicked an Interior Designer and a team of professional tradesmen with over 300 years’ experience between them in residential interior design and installation. He was bowled over by their work and they were fired by his vision and drive.

Together they joined forces to create Inspired Interiors & Property Maintenance Limited: “Attention to detail is the trademark of true craftsmanship – work that bears scrutiny, and you only get this from qualified, time-served professionals who take deep pride in their craft,” comments Lee. “My apartment was totally refurbished, taken back to its shell and transformed into chic contemporary living within classic Georgian style. New sash windows were installed together with skirtings, doors and architraves. A wall was removed, oak floors, carpets and tiles laid, walls 586

plastered, painted and papered. New electrics, boiler and radiators were incorporated, and a new kitchen and bathroom were fitted. You name it and it was done – to an exceptional standard and to English Heritage guidelines, too. It made sense to take this impressive talent and use it to create dream homes for people with an eye for quality who know exactly how they want to live.”

With several bespoke projects and delighted customers to its credit, Inspired Interiors is already living up to its promise of ‘You picture it and it’s done!’ – as fellow resident and Director of Bishopstoke Manor Management Company, Pam Lawton, confirms: “The apartment is immaculate and a credit to Lee Unwin’s company, Inspired Interiors & Property Maintenance – the business it generated. The whole team was discreetly efficient and considerate of the other residents – the hallmark of a true professional.”

Inspired Interiors has every trade at its highly skilled fingertips – from structural work through to decorating and carpentry, and all the behind-thescene essentials such as plumbing and electrics.

Every project receives consummate attention to detail whatever its size – from decorating a single to room to the renovation of an entire building. You name it, Inspired Interiors & Property Maintenance can do it – to perfection!

decoration See our main advert on page 59.

You picture it and it’s done!

An inspired interior can be yours – it’s just one call away Inspired Interiors & Property Maintenance is a comprehensive Interior Design, Refurbishment and Decoration company with a passion for helping people create their dream home. We offer a stress-free bespoke design service, project managed with first-class craftsmen to carry out the work to an exceptional standard - satisfaction is guaranteed!

visit

or call

inspiredinteriors.org.uk 023 8064 1460

8 Bishopstoke Manor, Eastleigh, Hants SO50 6QD

Interior Design • Refurbishment • Plumbing • Electrics • Decoration • Plastering • Tiling • Carpentry

All from one highly experienced, reliable source of time-served professionals who take deep pride in their craft

PENNINGTON, JONES (H.I.) LIMITED SPECIALIST IN WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES

Windows ♦ Doors ♦ Conservatories ♦ Repairs ♦ Soffits ♦ Fascias ♦ Brickwork House Extensions ♦ Porches ♦ Guttering ♦ Decking ♦ Carpentry and Joinery

❝ INDEPENDENT WARRANTY

A very professional and friendly company. Work completed to a high standard, and work was done within time and budget.

They kept the site tidy. Would highly recommend them and would use them again in future.

Customer in Romsey

❝

e

nte uara

G

All our work is guaranteed and all windows, doors and conservatories are covered by insurance backed independent warranty.

Call 01794 516897

or email enquiries@penningtonjones.co.uk For a free quotation

www.penningtonjones.co.uk 59

Granite Worktops - Surprisingly Affordable If you are fitting a new kitchen or bathroom and love the look and feel of real stone, our range of colours and quality materials will be just what you need.

So don’t go for second best – solid granite, quartz or marble worktops last a lifetime and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how affordable it is, we promise.

Local Company 40 years of supplying high quality granite Serving trade and public Very Competitive Prices

01794 368625

info@newforeststone.co.uk

|

www.newforeststone.co.uk

Unit J1, Hunts Farm, Rudd Lane, Timsbury, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0NU

DECORATING

Giving The Best Professional Service for Over 20 Years

HOUSES, BUNGALOWS, FLATS & COMMERCIAL Interior & Exterior Fully Insured Free Quotations & Advice Happy to Provide References Insurance Work Undertaken Health & Safety Compliant

Professional, Reliable & Always Contactable, Short Notice Works Undertaken, Flexible Working Hours

M: 07976 588049 60

1 Tolefrey Gardens Chandlers Ford SO53 4HG

O u r C h ri st m a s G if t to y o u

2 5% OFF ALL BEDROOM UP TO

FUR & SWAN SLIDING DNITURE OORS

Receive these great Swan discounts this Christmas % when you spend % when you spend

10 15%

OFF OFF

ure spoke furnit Beautiful be e om r your h designed fo

up to £1500 when you spend £1501 to £3499

20 £3500 to £4999 you spend £5000 or more 25% when OFF

OFF

Showrooms open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 10am to 4pm

Swan Systems Furniture UNIQUE SLIDING WARDROBES & BEDROOM FURNITURE

Titchfield Showroom: Units 6 / 6a The Tanneries, East Street, Titchfield, Fareham PO14 4AR Tel: 01329 843 636

West End Show Showroom: 15-19 Swaythling Road, West End, Southampton SO30 3AG Tel: 02380 465 485

Sale Valid 1st November - 30th November 2013

www.swansystems.co.uk email: info@swansystems.co.uk 61

HIDATO

Puzzle Page

Starting at 1 and finishing at 34, track your way from one hexagon to another (touching) hexagon, placing consecutive numbers into the empty shapes as you go.

Some numbers are already given.

Pictograms

PICTOGRAMS

2 words

BOY

YOB

22

25

19

4 words

9

WET EAREAREAR

12

1

15 4 words

3

6

STUNELLIEDY 34

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD Across 1. Shade of blue tinged with green (4) 4. Japanese movie monster (8) 8. George Lucas film of 1977 (4,4) 9. Vegetable known as lady’s fingers (4) 10. Spencer ___, actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (5) 11. Highly-prized edible subterranean fungus (7) 13. Person who is tricked or swindled (6) 15. Greek mathematician (the ‘Father of Geometry’) who wrote The Elements (6) 17. Port city in northern France (2,5)

62

19. Military chaplain (5) 22. Corrode, as with acid (4) 23. Flavoured with herbs and spices (8) 24. Rotating part of an engine (8) 25. Oil reservoir in an engine (4)

1

Down

13

2

3

4

5

6

8

7

9

10

11 12 14

2. Arab country which achieved independence 17 18 from the UK in 1971 (5) 3. Fruit resembling a small 22 23 peach (7) 4. Largest and most southerly island in the 24 Marianas (4) 5. One who runs away 7. Siren of German legend from service in the (7) armed forces (8) 12. The food of the gods (8) 6. In snooker, to pocket the cue ball after hitting 14. Popular chilled beverage (4,3) another (2-3)

15

16

19

20

21

25

©Puzzlepress.co.uk

16. Goat-like antelope (7) 18. Throbs dully (5) 20. Watery discharge from the eyes or nose (5) 21. Support for sails (4)

Quality Carpets & Vinyls Supplied & Fitted Carpets—Vinyls—Karndean—Amtico

G E NICHOLS (Flooring Ltd)

• Home Selection Service - Wide Range • Amtico Flooring Supplied & Fitted • Floor Preparation Undertaken • Re-Adaptations • Free Estimates & Planning • Domestic & Contract Member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen

MOB: 07860 348245 Tel/Fax: 023 8026 5048

Io Contracts

Our Io Contracts customers regularly asked for help and advice on planning applications so we are proud to announce the launch of Io Design

• Building Projects • Extensions our Speciality • Loft & Garage Conversions • New Flat Roof Systems 25 years experience

Tel: 023 8047 7150 www.iocontracts.com

Io Design • Survey & Measure • Planning Drawings & Applications • Building Regulation Drawings With Io Design you will deal with one person from start to finish. We are a local, family run company which enables us to offer competitive prices as well as a high quality, personal service throughout the entire process.

Feel free to still choose your own builder or use Io Contracts for a complete service.

Tel: 023 8047 7150 www.planningdrawings.biz Tel: 023 8047 7150

Email: enquires@iocontracts.com 249 Upper Deacon Road SO19 5JR

All SO postcodes covered

63

LOCAL NEWS

News from Chandlers Ford & Winchester MP Steve Brine Chandlers Ford Station 10th birthday celebrations

They tell me time quickens the pace as you get older and I have to admit, they were right.

I cannot believe I am writing my November column and soon enough we will be enjoying once again the wonders of Christmas.

Before we get there however, there is much to do and many rivers to cross or put another way for hundreds of my constituents, many trains to catch. I am a regular commuter myself of course and, no matter how good the service, there are generally never any shortage of issues for rail passengers to discuss. That is why I have arranged for South West Trains boss, Tim Shoveller, to answer our questions about the service from Winchester, Shawford or Chandler’s Ford at a special open evening on Thursday 14th November 2013.

It will take place in a central Winchester location and is free but you must register in advance so we can safely manage the event via www.stevebrine.com/ askswt Secondly, and staying on-track (sorry about that), I have done lots of things since becoming an MP but I’ve never attended 64

a birthday party for a railway station before! All that changed last month as Chandler’s Ford Station marked 10 years. The weather wasn’t kind to us but it was actually rather fun, certainly my little Emily enjoyed the pirate themed face-painting and making a smoothie with Dr Bike. Our successful station is testament to the vision shown by a great many people ten years ago and it is now so much part of the fabric you can’t imagine it not being there. I know many of my constituents in Chandler’s Ford value it greatly and on their behalf, pay tribute to Three Rivers and Sustrans - as well as the County Councillor Colin Davidovitz of course - who made this happen.

There’s been a lot else going on in Chandler’s Ford as usual for me. Opening the new Ageas HQ on the Hampshire Corporate Park off Templars Way was a great pleasure, and I wish them well, as was cutting the ribbon for the stunning new school building at Sherborne House School. I have also been down on Hiltingbury Road (around the junction with Kingsway) lately

with local Borough and Parish Councillors to see the problems being reported to me around road safety and dangerously parked cars. We’re working together to see what change can come.

Finally, in the House Commons it’s also full steam ahead and, for me, that’s involved renewed work on the future of legal aid (with some tough questions for Ministers), raising the issue of Summer-born children and school entry, hosting the breast cancer annual reception, challenging the Lord Chancellor over future investment at Winchester Prison and tackling the menace of nuisance calls. Not to mention also, supporting our Bill to finally deliver that referendum on Britain membership of the EU. Details on all of these subjects via www.stevebrine.com/ westminster You can catch-up on more of my work – locally and in Westminster – online www.stevebrine. com or by calling my office on 01962 791110.

Steve Brine MP for Winchester & Chandler’s Ford

C B PLASTERING SERVICES All aspects of plastering

Reskimming Rendering ● Coving ● Ceilings ●

●

Call your local plasterer Chris Brown

Tel: 023 8026 7853 Mob: 07919 531989

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Planning & Building Regulation Drawings Extensions Alterations

Conversions

Structural Calculations

Planning Applications Free Initial Consultation & visit Over 20 years experience Andrew Johns BSc Hons, ICIOB

023 8025 5529

andrew@andrewjohnsdesign.co.uk | www.andrewjohnsdesign.co.uk 65

Ampfield Ampfield Electrical Electrical Commercial, Commercial,Domestic Domestic& & Industrial Industrial ▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼▼

Rewires & New Installations Rewires & New Installations Electrical Inspection & Testing Electrical Inspection & Testing Fault-finding and Repair Fault-fi& nding and Fuseboxes Repair Sockets Lights, Sockets&&Ventilation Lights, Fuseboxes Heating Heating & Ventilation Fire Alarms and Security Fire Alarms Security TV and Phoneand Points TVwork and Phone Points Quality at competitive prices

Quality Phonework us nowatforcompetitive a FREE quoteprices Phone(023) us now8073 for a FREE 1205 quote

(023) 8073 1205 www.ampfieldelectrical.co.uk www.ampfieldelectrical.couk 73 Ringwood Drive, North Baddesley 73 Ringwood Drive, North Baddesley

Fetch the local experts for all your boiler and heating needs • All All areas covered areas covered

Full System Power Flushing • Full System Power Flushing

• All work fully guaranteed

• LPG, Bottled Gas and Unvented Systems Covered

• Repairs and Maintenance to all Gas Appliances • Central Heating Installations • Landlord Gas Safety Checks

• FREE Estimates • Service and Maintenance Plans from £5 per month*

Gair Gas now offer a fantastic 7 year warranty on all Worcester Greenstar gas or oil fired boilers.

Registered Installer

Call 0800 310 2323

www.gairgas.co.uk E-mail sales@gairgas.co.uk

144901 66

*Introductory offer for 12 months.

A minimum period of one calendar year is payable.

the

handyman Chandlers Ford

Curtains & Soft Furnishings

GENERAL REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

Made to Measure Curtains Blinds • Romans • Cushions Tracks & Poles Please contact Dawn Sanders on

02380~871484 07765015740

• • • • • • •

NO JOB TOO SMALL INSIDE OR OUT FENCING / SHEDS PLUMBING DECORATING BATHROOMS, KITCHENS ETC AND FREE ESTIMATES

call derek hislop

023 8061 0569 or 07962 962729

Why not earn a high, TAX FREE income?

It’s simple...

Solar Electricity and Solar Hot Water - from the Sun! A high rate of return on your money and reduced fuel costs Easy and quick installations Written quotes with yield energy calculations within 3 days of initial survey Price match promise Government subsidies available Cash back incentives Finance available (such as buy now pay later) Fully monitored systems Absolutely NO sales pressure just expert and honest advice Structural survey service Free EPC certificates, Combat increasing energy bills Cash back scheme Reliable and long established Government Accredited Hampshire based company.

See our credentials on www.checkatrade.com/finesseenergy

Finesse Energy has over 6,000 solar panel installations in and around Hampshire.

In fact, as one of the first Microgeneration Approved installation companies we’ve been installing for years

TO SEE IF YOUR ROOF HAS THE POTENTIAL TO EARN YOU MONEY BOOK A FREE SURVEY NOW ON GOVERNMENT APPROVED STANDARDS

08454 70 50 60 OR EMAIL TO Sales@finesse-energy.co.uk

www.finesse-solar.co.uk 1-2 Brooklyn House, Portsmouth Road, Southampton SO31 8EP

Join the

Solar Revolution

67

Local GROUPS & events

40 Years of Christmas Charity Forty years ago, six charities joined forces to form the Chandlers Ford Joint Charities Christmas Market. The Market was opened by the then Mayor, Councillor Norris, and the total takings for the day were £297. Over the years the number of participating charities has increased to twelve. Of these Muscular Dystrophy has been represented every year and RNLI was at the Market for the first few years and has now rejoined.

Proceeds raised have increased too; last year it was £2823.

As well as Christmas items for sale, there has always been a cake/produce stall and a raffle. In the early years each charity supplied a raffle prize but the market now receives fantastic support from local businesses – last year there were 50 raffle prizes donated, as well as contributions towards the event’s running costs. This year’s market will be held on Saturday 9th November, from 9.30am – midday at Chandlers Ford Methodist Church Hall. It will be opened officially at 9.45 by Bodger and Badger.

Bodies in the Library

Do you enjoy a good murder mystery? Eastleigh Library hosts a crime reading group on the 1st Friday of every month from 2pm – 3.30pm. Come along and meet up with other people in a friendly and relaxed group to discuss what you’ve recently read. The next event will be held on Fri 1st November.

68





  

 

  

  

  

  

   







• General plumbing repairs & installations • From a tap to a complete bathroom • Tiling & decorating • Free estimates • No call out fee • Fully insured • All work guaranteed • NO JOB TOO SMALL

023 8055 8140 07921 121 544

For excellent value & a friendly service call your local plumber now on:

61 Stoneham Lane, Southampton SO16 2NZ

02380 265648 / 07802 396153

Purchase Construction Ltd Family Run Traditional Builders Est. 1978 Your Ideas, Our Expertise

▪ New or Re-Builds ▪ Complete Make-Overs ▪ Specialist Carpentry & Brickwork ▪ Many Completed Projects in Romsey, Hiltingbury and Chandlers Ford ▪ Established Over 30 Years ▪ Free Initial Quote and Visit N.H.B.C. 023 8026 5776 ▪ 07850 343111 enquiries@purchaseconstruction.co.uk www.purchaseconstruction.co.uk

69

Plumber & Bathroom Fitter All aspects of Plumbing carried out

LOCAL EVENT

Bathroom Fitting

Romsey Community

Tiling

Lantern Parade

For a free quote call us today

6th December 2013 This year’s Late Night Shopping Evening in Romsey will once again start with a magical Lantern Parade through the town centre. At 5.30pm, up to 350 lanterns lit by LED torches and featuring a range of striking seasonal designs, all made by local groups and residents, will be paraded from The Archway in Romsey, up Bell Street, through the Bus Station to The Hundred and on to the Market Square. The Test Valley Band will lead the Parade with Romsey Community Choir adding their voices to what promises to be a stunning visual and moving event.

Last year’s Parade was described as “the best thing in Romsey this year” – so don’t miss your chance to be part of this immensely popular spectacle.

Join the Parade at its Finale in the North Garth of Romsey Abbey where the Band and the Community Choir will lead a short session of carol-singing. You can then go on in the Christmas spirit to explore all that is on offer with Late Night Shopping .

We clean your oven……so you don’t have to.

Call today to have your oven, hob, extractor or Aga professionally cleaned

Paul Lewis contact details Tel: 02380 011446 Mob: 07584 321529 www.ovenwizards.com 70

02381 226 856 07917 703 794 info@mbrierleyplumbing.co.uk

www.mbrierleyplumbing.co.uk

Widenet

Computer Services Ltd

St John House, 96 The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8BX Support agents for John Lewis

  

Virus Removal

Upgrades





Repairs

Speed Optimisation

System Cleanups 





Data Recovery

Small Business Support

Home Networking Solutions

01794 521100

www.widenet.co.uk Well Equipped Workshop with Car Parking

m roo on w Sho ing so com

Beautiful kitchens made in our own Chandlers Ford Workshop Traditional handmade and hand painted Solid oak and ash Freestanding Modern and contemporary designs Granite and solid wood worktops Floor and wall tiling service

Solid wood rocking horses...made to order.

Full design, planning and installation service With over 10 displays in our new Chandlers Ford showroom near to Peter Greens.

Unit 3 (next to Ashbourne Motors), No.1 School Lane, Chandlers Ford, SO53 4DG Tel 02380 274929 Email.sales@willowmadison.co.uk www.willowmadison.co.uk

Made In Britain

71

10% OFF all boiler services booked for November 2013 with this advert

72

Garden Design & Landscaping

Experts in your Garden

General garden maintenance: regular and one off visits Prepare your garden for Winter Hedge / shrub trimming Moss treatment & scarification Jet washing paths and patios

For a free site visit call 01489 779998

www.hambrooks.co.uk

coverGardenDesignV3.indd 1

05/06/2013 13:56

Your Local Tree Care Specialist Hedge Trimming • Tree Felling • Deadwooding Fruit Tree Pruning • Stump Grinding • Reducing Crown Cleaning • Site Clearance

All work to BS3998 • Fully Insured For free quote and advice call

Tel: 023 8025 2308 • Mob: 07818 421772 52 Lakewood Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 1EX

www.lakewoodtreesurgeons.co.uk 73

Valley Park Landscapes

Come along on 5th October

Complete Landscaping Services

LOCAL EVENTS & GROUPS

Ampfield Market The Ampfield Village Market is held on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 12 Noon and has been running for 12 years. The next two Markets will be held on Saturday November 2nd and Saturday 7th December. There is no market in January or February but it returns in March 2014.

On sale will be fresh fruit and veg, organic bread, savoury foods and Fairtrade products, jams and chutneys, local eggs, plants, flowers, new and old books, jewellery, cards, wrapping paper, crafts, bric a brac, pet foods and accessories. Refreshments are served all morning with fresh coffee and a delicious range of home made cakes. More information Julie Trotter 02380 254587. Ampfield Village Hall, Morleys Lane, Ampfield

Elderly or Disabled Help Are you unable to use public transport and need a lift to your doctor, dentist or hospital?

If you are elderly or disabled Baddesley Friends are here to help. Occasionally we may also be able to assist with shopping or social visits. Please call our co-ordinator, Keith Henser, on 023 8073 0212 (Volunteer drivers are always needed)

Southampton Film Week Southampton is hosting a week of films at venues across the City. From 2nd – 10th November, you can find films old, new, short and long that will transport you to another world. Join in for screenings, the Youth Film Festival, workshops and masterclasses, live music, artists’ moving image, competitions and the closing night Film Quiz. For a full programme and to buy tickets, visit http://www. southamptonfilmweek.com/ 74

Hard and Soft Landscaping, Paving, Decking, Fencing, Walling, Water Features, Turfing, Block Paved Driveways Richard Nicholson 6 Basing Way, Chandlers Ford

023 8025 2790 | 07710 251382

www.valleyparklandscapes.co.uk

Tree Services Specialist in all aspects of Tree and Hedge Work

by

Neil Richmond

Family Run Business

• Domestic or Business • Hedge Cutting • Tree Felling • Crown Reduction / Reshaping Thinning / Clean

• Deadwood Removal • Fruit Trees Pruned • Tree Planting and After Care • Stump Grinding • Logs for Sale

Quality work at competitive prices Free Estimates and Friendly advice

07834 595383 02380 582377 email: neilrichmond1111@yahoo.co.uk NPTC Qualified

Fully Insured

Bulk Bags for all your landscaping & garden projects • Great prices • Local deliveries • Convenient & easy 20mm Round Pebble

Experts in your Garden

20mm Plum Slate

Come and see our wide range of bulk bag materials

• Decorative and building aggregates • Top soils • Bark mulch • Slate mulch • Type 1 scalpings • and much more

01489 572285 135 Southampton Rd, Titchfield, PO14 4PR

www.hampshiregardensupplies.co.uk

TERRY & DAN FLYNN

coverBulkBagV2.indd 1

6/4/2013 8:36:31 PM

est 1980

Tree Surgery (BS 3998) Landscaping Fencing and Decking

CHANDLERS FORD 8026 0856 Mob 07964 683347 or see us on www.chandlersfordlandscaping.co.uk

75

GARDENING

Ground Cover Planting Carpet of foliage

Ground cover plantings are a wonderful way to create gorgeous carpets of colour in your garden, whatever its size and wherever it’s located. But what’s so special about ground cover growing, when is it most useful and when should you start?

Slopes are a common feature in gardens, and they can be hard to manage, but with ground cover planting, once it’s established you’ll not have to do acrobatics to keep it looking good. The initial few months will take some effort, but once growing well, most ground cover planting needs little if any maintenance except perhaps a very occasional trim, and some food and water in drier weather.

As ground cover plantings will cover the soil surface they will have a superbly smothering effect on the weeds, killing weedlings and deterring further weeds from appearing. The denser the planting, the better the effect.

Autumn is a great time for planting. Trees, shrubs, climbers and herbaceous plants that go in to the ground at this time of year often establish extremely well as they have the luxury of enjoying the relatively warm and yet moist soil, a perfect place for new roots to grow out and establish rapidly.

For the best results it’s worth investing a bit of time and effort in to the preparation. Clear the area of weeds, digging out all tough weeds completely if you can. Fork the soil over, removing debris such as large stones or buried rubbish and then fork in plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost, and perhaps a little slow-release feed too.

If you’re planting up a slope, it’s worth trying to secure the soil a little too, as all that preparation and weed clearing will have

76

loosened the surface and made it prone to erosion. Once growing well, the roots of the plants will help to secure the slope brilliantly, but in the meantime, use landscape fabric pinned down onto the surface of the slope. Simply cut an ‘X’ shape in the fabric at each planting position, and plant through the hole. An added advantage is that the landscape fabric will also prevent weeds growing up from the soil. Cover the surface of the fabric with chipped bark or a bit of soil to camouflage it if you wish.

Although you are after a carpet of foliage and maybe also flower, don’t be tempted to cram the plants in too closely. Given time they will form the desired effect if planted at the correct spacing.

But if you fall in to the trap of planting them elbow to elbow, then they are more likely to become stressed and miserable, more prone to disease and will need thinning out.

Ground cover plantings need the same sort of maintenance that you’d give if the plants were used individually or in small numbers in a garden border or bed. Make sure they are kept

just moist at the roots until they’re well established and feed occasionally. By choosing varieties of plants which are recommended for use as ground cover you’ll be unlikely to have to do much if any pruning.

So what should you choose to grow? Foliage that is attractive and interesting is ideal and if you wish you can add a few more flamboyant flowering plants to the mixture too. Used as ‘dot plants’, the flowering additions will have more impact and look great set against a backdrop of pretty foliage. By using plants with interestingly shaped leaves or variegated leaves your planting will look even better.

You may want your ground cover planting to look stunning at a particular time of year, but if you’re after a reasonable effect all year around, then select at

least some of the plants you use from the evergreens.

Shrubby Ground Cover Heaths and Heathers, Cotoneaster horizontalis and Cotoneaster microphyllus, Stephandra incise ‘Crispa’, ground cover roses eg the ‘Flower Carpet’ roses.

Shade-Tolerant Ground Cover Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis, Mahonia repens, Gaultheria procumbens, Hypericum calycinum, many hebes including Hebe pinguifolia, Euonymus fortune cultivars such as ‘Emerald n’Gold’, ‘Emerald Gaiety’

Herbaceous Cover in Shadier Spots Sweet violets, pulmonaria (lungworts) eg the white-flowered ‘Sissinghurst’, Bugle (the ajugas

ROMSEY STUMP GRINDING All tree surgery under taken

All Roots Removed Professionally

NO MESS

• • • • • • •

Tree Surgery Hedge Trimming Lopping & Pruning Lawns Laid Old Sheds Dismantled Barn Seasoned Logs Fully Insured Guttercleaning with built-in camera for best results!

eg Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’), Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny), Lily-of-thevalley, Lamium ‘White Nancy’ and Lamium ‘Silver Beacon’, Bergenia

Sunnier Ground Cover Snow-in-summer, thymes, oregano, many of the sedums, chamomile.

Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for a great range of gardening-related Christmas gifts including stylish ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ gift card, handmade pottery herb planters, recycled metal sculptures, Pippa’s favourite weeding tool, signed books and lots of seriously useful garden items.

Garden Maintenance Reliable, experienced & professional

Border Maintenance Lawn Care Tree Surgery Hedge Trimming Shrub Pruning Garden Clearance Planting Design Service for a free estimate call

01489 779998

NEW

WRITTEN QUOTES AVAILABLE

01794 501772 0771 2 06954 4

Experts in your Garden

www.hambrooks.co.uk 77

T.I.SMITH

Building & Landscaping 30+ Years Experience in the Construction Industry All types of Brickwork ▪ Extensions Alterations ▪ Walls including Flintwork Block Paved Drives ▪ Paving & Paths Garden Landscaping Please call Trevor Smith for a professional friendly service/quote

Tel: 02380 263896 Mob: 07766 108100 Email: trevorsmith2000@hotmail.com

We provide all aspects of driveway & garden construction from concept to completion • • • • •

Patios and Paths Driveways Fencing Decking Turfing

Call now for your free no obligation quotation.

National Diploma in Horticulture and Foundation Degree in Garden Design

78

Tel: 02380 274438 Mob: 07767 777156 34 Ashdown Road, Chandlers Ford

View our recent work by visiting:

www.adaptlandscapes.co.uk

Jon Curtis Tree Surgery & Garden Services Trees Hedges

Garden Services Site Clearance

Local Authority Approved Contractor Professional, Reliable & Friendly Service Fully Qualified & Insured

02380 470047 or 07841 516348 jon.curtis@tree-surgeon.biz

The Door Hanger Ltd Need a new door?

We can supply five 30” x 78” white primed colonial doors (six panel grained moulded doors), supplied and fitted with brass furniture st £375

Ju

Other sizes including metric available Free estimates

Call Tony 07941 191855 www.thedoorhanger.co.uk Checkatrade.co.uk/thedoorhanger

InSync

SINGLE, DIVORCED, WIDOWED Want to meet new friends, get to know new people and enjoy the social life that suits you? Come and see what we have to offer.

No age stipulation but recommended 40+ We meet on Thursdays from 8:30pm at the Chandlers Ford Central Club, 2 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hants, SO53 2FZ Contact details: email insyncclub@gmail.com Telephone: Barbara: 02380 254466 Tony: 02380 253497 Ursula: 02380 602426

Your Local Odd Job Man Painting / Decorating Flat Pack Building / Gardening Brick Walls built or repaired Phone Keith 02380 255 167 • 07899 843204 Fed up with all that paperwork?

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 “Putting your Pets First” Professional Pet Care Services Cats/Small Pet Home Visits, Dog Walking, All Pets Cared for.

Uniformed, Insured, Police Checked Staff Contact 0845 643 0761 email:eastleigh@petpals.com www.petpals.com 79

LOCAL CLUBS/ GROUPS

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

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 Chandlers Ford Croquet Club 1st Tues 10-10:30 - CF Library 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, 01962 869804

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

Badminton

Sat 09:00 - 10:30 term time Toynbee School For any children interested in taking

80

Meets at Fryern recreation ground twice Songs & rhymes for children under 3 years and their parents/carers weekly beginning 6th April. Learn to play croquet, no experience necessary.

Social Club Don Summerton 02380269002.

2nd & 4th Wednesday 8.30pm Stoneham Arms in Bassett Green Road, Gardeners Club Southampton 1st Tues 7-10pm St Boniface Hall Phase II Social & Cultural Club meets Guest speakers on garden and gardenon the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of related subjects. Some practical the month from 8.30pm. All welcome demonstrations and a Spring and singles or couples 50+. Come and find Annual Show. Contact Valerie Jolley out about our varied social programme.

01794 519919 Tel: 01329 664913.

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).

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 Tues 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

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.

PRESTIGE Home Selection Available

Showroom:

161 Fair Oak Road, Bishopstoke SO50 8LQ

Opening Hours:

▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Carpets & Vinyls Laminate & Wood Floors Luxury Vinyl Flooring Commercial Flooring

02381 780082 07547 861454

Monday - Friday 12:30pm to 4:30pm, Sat 9:30am to 3pm www.monarchfloorcoverings.co.uk Professional chimney and ue sweeping service

Professional chimney chimney and on and Call LesProfessional Bowering Professional chimney and

Professional chimney and ue service sweeping service ue sweeping Professional ue sweepingchimney service and ue sweeping service

02380 360 982

ue sweeping service

Les Bowering Call Les LesCall Bowering on on mobile: 07889 095 358 Call Les Bowering on Call Bowering on

Call Les Bowering on 02380 360 02380email: 360lesbowering@fsmail.net 982360 02380 360982 982982 02380

02380 360 982

mobile: 07889 095 358 mobile: 07889 mobile: 095 358 07889 email: 095lesbowering@fsmail.net 358 mobile: 07889 095 358 Registered member the email: lesbowering@fsmail.net mobile: 07889 095of358 email: lesbowering@fsmail.net Guildemail: of Master Chimney Sweeps lesbowering@fsmail.net email: lesbowering@fsmail.net www.guildofmasterchimneysweeps.co.uk Registered member of the Registered member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps www.guildofmasterchimneysweeps.co.uk Registered memberofofthe the Registered member Registered member of Sweeps the www.guildofmasterchimneysweeps.co.uk Guild of Master Master Chimney of Chimney Sweeps

Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps www.guildofmasterchimneysweeps.co.uk www.guildofmasterchimneysweeps.co.uk www.guildofmasterchimneysweeps.co.uk

A T CERAMICS

ALL ASPECTS OF FLOOR & WALL TILING Underfloor heating Laminate flooring Supply & fit service Fitting service only No job too small Call Andy for free estimates or email at enquiries@atceramics.org.uk Or see: www.atceramics.org.uk

023 8027 0251

07756 777051

15 Ormesby Drive Chandler’s Ford

PAINTING & DECORATING

• Exterior • Interior • Competitive prices

• Free no obligation quotes

• Domestic and Commercial

Michael Clark T: 023 8178 1537 M: 07966 843030

HANDY MAN & SKILLED DECORATOR

Over 25 years experience in all aspects of decorating inside and out All aspects of property maintenance covered Everything from sticking doors to a full redecoration Clean and tidy with clear pricing with plain English explanations Free friendly quotes and advice on big and small jobs Call Darren 07760 335956 / 02380 528954

Premier Garden Designs Qualified Garden Designer Beautiful Garden Designs Hard Landscaping - Soft Landscaping Planting Schemes - Design Drawings Patios & Decking

Simon Broomfield

11 Ennel Copse, North Baddesley

023 8074 0314

Email: simonpgd@btinternet.com

HOME COMPUTER HELP We come to you!

Low Cost • Laptops/PCs • Repairs No Jargon • Virus/Spyware • Tuition On-Site • Local • Friendly

Free Home Callout

023 8033 1527

We’re on

www.checkatrade.com/homecomputerhelp www.hchelp.co.uk 81

Memorial Park. £1. Telephone 01794 512200 for more information.

LOCAL WHAT’S ON FIREWORKS NIGHT 2 Nov, 6.00pm gates open with fireworks at 7.30pm Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5DQ A spectacular display to music in a beautiful setting with refreshments available on the field, and a miniature train and mini fun fayre. Adults £5, children £3 or adults £7, children £5, family ticket (2+2) £20 on the gate.

Telephone 023 8045 5157.

CHARITY CLASS-A-THON 2 Nov, 9am – 1.30pm Knightwood Leisure Centre, Skys Wood Road, Valley Park, SO53 4SJ Come and celebrate the launch of the new Knightwood Leisure Centre Fitness Class timetable and help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Free event, with a suggested donation of £5 in aid of Cancer Research UK. Lots of family activities, so bring the children and they can have fun in the park, play tennis or try out the new BMX track. Book online or telephone 023 80276254 or 01794 830333.

CONKER COMPETITION 3 Nov, 12pm – 12.45pm Mottisfont House and Gardens, SO51 0LP Bring your conker and sign up for our competition and see who is victorious! Part of 50 Things to do before you’re 11 and 3/4. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont THE SOMME, MOODY AND THE WAR MEMORIAL PARK 6 Nov, 10.30am King John’s House, Church Street, SO51 8BT Battlefield guide and writer Will Fowler looks at the life of Thomas Moody who died on the Somme and is remembered at the Romsey War 82

AUTUMN SPARKLE PARTY 7 Nov Ageas Bowl, Botley Rd, SO30 3XH See page 28 ‘Spooks and Sparks’ fireworks display 7th Nov 6pm - 7.30pm Hiltingbury School, Chandlers Ford A community fireworks display, open to all (entrance by ticket only) sponsored by Sparks Ellison estate agents. Come dressed in your scariest Costume. BBQ, Candy floss, Hot drinks, Café, Glow novelties. £4 per person in advance, £6 on the night. School parents to buy via book bag slips. Or buy direct from Andersons newsagents and the Hiltingbury Infant School office. Ticket numbers are limited. https://www.facebook.com/ HiltingburySchoolsPTA/events. DO NOT BRING SPARKLERS. UNDER 16s TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. FIREWORK & BONFIRE NIGHT 9 Nov, Gates open 6pm, last entry 7pm Sherfield English Sports Hall, Romsey, SO51 6FP Tickets £4 Adults, £1 children.

CHANDLERS FORD JOINT CHARITIES CHRISTMAS MARKET – 40TH ANNIVERSARY 9 Nov, 9.30am – midday Chandlers Ford Methodist Church Hall Come and enjoy a fun day out whilst supporting 12 charities. Fabulous Christmas items on sale, a cake / produce stall and a raffle with dozens of prizes.

COFFEE MORNING – CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION 9 Nov, 10am – 12pm Church of the Ascension, Thorald Road, Bitterne Park In aid of the Church Flower Fund, with a raffle, items for sale and delicious cakes and coffee.

ALRESFORD ART & CRAFT SHOW 9 Nov, 1am – 4.30pm Alresford Community Centre, West Street, SO24 9AG Crafts will include silk floral arrangements, stained glasswork, jewellery, alpaca knitwear, bee

products including skin care and honey, original watercolours, painted glass and silk paintings, decorative metalwork and photography. Free entry. Telephone 01252 724968 for more information.

HOWARD GOODALL CONDUCTS ROMSEY CHORAL SOCIETY 9 Nov, 7.30pm Romsey Abbey Howard Goodall, the award winning composer and TV presenter will conduct Romsey Choral Society in one of his own compositions Eternal Light, as well as works by Morten Lauridsen. Tickets are available from Romsey Heritage and Visitor Centre on 01794 512987 or via www. romseychoral.org.uk REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 10 Nov, 10.50am The Cenotaph, above Bar Street, SO15 2BG Everyone is invited to attend.

Telephone 023 8083 2433 for more details.

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS AT HAMPSHIRE RECORD OFFICE 12 Nov, 2pm – 4pm Hampshire Record Office, Sussex Street, SO23 8TH Their Name Liveth for Evermore: researching First World War memorials. £12 per person. Booking essential. www.hants.gov.uk/ archives.

ZOIELOGIC DANCE COMPANY PRESENT STATE: DRAW! 20 Nov, 7pm The Point, Leigh Road, SO50 9DE You are invited into The Point’s Creation Space to be part of a work-in-progress with a difference.

Dancers from ZoieLogic Dance Company will perform a range of short sequences whilst the audience members are invited to draw responses. £2. Contact 023 8065 2333. www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk.

PERCY THE PARK KEEPER 20 Nov, 11am – 12pm, and 1.30pm – 2.30pm Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5DQ Come and join in the adventures of Percy and the Park animals. Price includes a walk, drink, biscuit and craft activity. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Meet outside the shop.

Spaces are limited so please book

Chandlers Ford Central Club

Making Friends in the local community since 1920!

2 Winchester Road Chandlers Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 2FZ 023 8026 8481 ∞ www.chandlersfordcentralclub.co.uk

Function Room Available For Hire ∞ Busy, Lively CIU Club

∞ Cheap Beer

∞ Live Bands / Disco’s Every Saturday Night

∞ Bingo Every Wednesday & Friday Evening

∞ Weekly Quiz

∞ Big Screen Football

∞ Snooker, Pool, Darts, Crib, Dominoes

∞ Children Welcome

We Currently Have Vacancies For New Members Application forms are available from behind the bar or from our website.

For further information, please call the secretary on 023 8026 8481

Come and join us! in advance. £2.50 per child; must be accompanied by an adult. Telephone 023 8045 5157. associaTion For conTemporary JeWellery – WesseX group 21 – 29 nov, 10am – 5pm sir harold hillier gardens, Jermyns lane, so51 0oa An exhibition with 23 of the best designer/makers in the jewellery field in the area. www.acjwessex.co.uk. Free entry.

Have fun & help your local community

and the popular animal farm together with a climbing wall. Father Christmas will lead a special Christmas light parade commencing at 5.15pm through Eastleigh. Then at 6pm the town is set to be all lit up when The Mayor of Eastleigh will switch on the town’s 2013 Christmas lights, followed by free fireworks.

Telephone 02380688045 for more details. www.eastleightc.co.uk/ Events/c-1-12.htm

quizmaster has a range of quizzes and puzzles to get your brain thinking including general knowledge, anagrams and picture puzzles.

Teams of 6, £10 per person to include a Christmas supper. Bar available plus a raffle with fantastic prizes.

Telephone 01489 880881.

chrisTmas BaBy & children’s markeT 23 nov romsey community school, main hall, greatbridge, so51 8Za Over 30 stalls. £1 entry with kids free. Free parking. www. babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk.

arT, craFT and giFT Fayre 24 nov, 10am – 4pm university of southampton, staff social centre, university road, so17 1BJ Over 120 stands with cards, handmade crafts, jewellery, pottery, prints, handbags and more.

Admission £2 with children under 10 free. Refreshments available. www. southampton.ac.uk/hospitality

chrisTmas giFT & craFT Fair 30 nov, 12pm – 4pm The netley grange, (Formerly millhouse pub), grange rd, so31 5FF Christmas fair for unusual and not to be found on the High Street gifts and crafts. Free entry plus a raffle. All proceeds donated to The Special Care Baby Unit and The Cardiomyopathy Association. Free entry.

Donations welcome. Telehpone 02380434443. www.facebook.com/ events/1420440554844168/

chrisTmas Family Fun day & chrisTmas lighT sWiTch-on 2013 23 nov, 11am – 7pm eastleigh Town centre, so50 5dF Children’s rides, music and activities, with Father Christmas in his grotto

chrisTmas quiZ nighT – hampshire auTisTic socieTy 29 nov, 7pm arrival for 7.30pm start hedge end ciu club, Bursledon road, so30 oBr It’s time to test your knowledge! The

greaT chrisTmas Bake-oFF and chrisTmas Fayre – For cancer research uk 7 dec, 10am – midday crossfield hall, Broadwater lane, so51 8gl See page 18 for details 83

ADVERTISER’S INDEX

Live Local Think Local

www.discovercommunity.co.uk

Local businesses are part of your community There’s so much MORE online!

Your Community Business Directory Hampshire Walks Clubs & Societies What’s On Restaurant Guide Useful Numbers …and how to send in your own community news.

84

Every issue of Discover is full of interesting articles, useful information and fun stuff too, delivered through your door free of charge, made possible by the financial support of its advertisers.

Please support local businesses who promote themselves in Discover. They are ready to serve you and they want your business.

We’d appreciate it if you’d mention Discover when contacting advertisers from this issue. accounTing 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 aucTion Bonhams audio & video equipmenT Ugot BaThrooms See Plumbing BeauTy TreaTmenTs Aapka Beauty Salon Caroline’s Mystique Beauty Rachel Collins Beauty Treatments 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 Bookkeeping AJ Bookkeeping 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

14 13 19 32 57 17 23 20 19 65 13 3 38 34 39 37 61 67 22 40 33 26 18 79 66 30 10 26 57 63 29

Monarch Floor Coverings Premier Flooring Solutions children’s TuiTion Boostmaths English Upgrades Kip McGrath chimney sWeep Green Sweeps compuTer services Chandlers Ford Computer Care Home Computer Help RSJ Computer Services Widenet Computer Services Ltd conservaTories Britannia Windows Live-in Pennington Jones (HI) Ltd South Coast Installations counsellor Marcus Gee Talking Therapies curTains See Blinds & Curtains denTisT Smile Vital Family Dental Care Westfield Dental Practice domesTic appliance 123 Domestic Appliances Advanced Appliance Care JP Appliances Premier Electrics douBle glaZing insT/repairs Britannia Windows Live-in Design Pennington Jones (HI) Ltd South Coast Installations Windowmenda educaTion Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Fryern Infant School Pitman Training elecTrician ALB Electrical Ampfield Electrical EEC247 GJ Rhodes Electrical esTaTe agenT Jonathan Rees Fencing services CF Handyman Fencing Services

81 30 49 47 49 81 26 81 15 70 28 88 59 17 38 39 40 42 17 23 20 19 28 88 59 17 33 47 51 28 57 66 20 68 43-46 21

l Buy Local . . .

Colourfence 72 Terry & Dan Flynn 75 Funeral services Nigel Guilder 22 FurniTure From Old to New 25 Swan Systems 61 garage doors Don’s Doors 9 Fix Quick Garage Doors 5 garage services Auto Assistance 7 Autofinish 9 Chandlers Ford Auto Repairs 6 Independent VW 11 Jon’s Garage Ltd 9 NB Service Station 5 Robinsons Vehicle Maintenance 10 garden design & services Adapt Landscapes 78 Terry & Dan Flynn 75 Colourfence 72 Hambrooks 73/75/77 J.L. Tree Care 78 Jon Curtis Tree Surgery & Gdn Svc 79 Lakewood Tree Surgeons 73 Martin Royer Garden Design 75 Neil Richmond Tree & Hedge Services 74 One Man Went To Mow 73 Pomp & Petals 55 Premier Garden Designs 81 Romsey Stump 77 T.I. Smith Building & Landscaping 78 Valley Park Landscapes 74 gas services See Plumbing hairdresser Hair at Monroe’s 35 healTh services Hampshire Hearing Centre 34 hoTel Holiday Inn 55 kiTchens Dream Doors 27 New Forest Stone 60 Re-Nu Kitchens 68 Space Kitchens & Bathrooms 56 Willow Madison Kitchens 71 locksmiTh Lockright Security Ltd 5 moBiliTy Hampshire Mobility Services 42 mulTi room audio & video equip.

Ugot 3 music TuiTion: Rockout! Music School 47 opTician Hampson Opticians 41 oven cleaning Oven Wizards 70 painTer/decoraTor Darren Eckton Handy Man & Decorator 81 Darren Liggett 31 Landau Decorating Services 10

M Fyall Design & Co 2 Prestige Painting 81 SJ Penney 60 VHN Decorating 19 W.A.G. Decorating Services Ltd 23 peT services Lynn Symes Dog Grooming Salon 52 Petcare by ZB Services 32 Pet Pals 79 phoTographer Harvey Studios 15 plasTerer A Y Plastering 79 C B Plastering Services 65 plumBing services (including bathroom installation and gas and boiler services) see also Property Maintenance: Ace Plumbing Ltd 23 Alford Plumbing & Heating 33 Aqua Bathrooms 29 Aquatec 31 DN Plumbing Services 69 First Call Heating Ltd 87 Gair Gas 66 Gas Elite 57 Graham Jones Plumbing & Heating 25 RJ Plumbing 63 M.Brierley Plumbing 70 Mike Chivers 17 NHP (Romsey) Ltd 72 Premier Bathrooms 21 Space Kitchens & Bathrooms 56 SPC Bathrooms & Kitchens 65 TP Watts 20 podiaTrisT Jon Callen 37 prinTer Warwick Printing Company 56 properTy mainTenance A Wilmott 21 CDN Handyman Services 57 CF Handyman Services 31 Dell Developments 14 Handy Man Hero 69 House Worx 32 Inspired Interiors 59 IO Contracts 63 M Fyall Design & Co 2 Mann & Sons Ltd 29 MH Building Services 81 Purchase Construction Ltd 69 The Door Hanger Ltd 79 The Flat Pack People 79 The Handyman 67 T.I. Smith Building & Landscaping 78 Your Local Odd Job Man 79 schools Barton Peveril Sixth Form College 47 Fryern Infant School 51 singing lessons Rock Choir 49 social cluB InSync 79

Chandlers Ford Central Club Papercraft solar panels Finesse Energy Ltd soliciTor Eric Robinson Solicitors TaXi Links Private HIre Tiling & Tile supplier AT Ceramics Premier Bathrooms & Tiles Tree surgery See Garden TuiTion (Children’s) Boostmaths English Upgrades Kip McGrath upholsTery Designing for Style From Old to New The Curtain Design House veTerinary Cats@Seadown The Village Vet WindoW repair Windowmenda

83 18 67 16 9 81 21 49 47 49 67 25 26 52 52 33

PUZZLE ANSWERS general knowledge crossword Across: 1 Aqua, 4 Godzilla, 8 Star Wars, 9 Okra, 10 Tracy, 11 Truffle, 13 Victim, 15 Euclid, 17 Le Havre, 19 Padre, 22 Etch, 23 Seasoned, 24 Camshaft, 25 Sump.

Down: 2 Qatar, 3 Apricot, 4 Guam, 5 Deserter, 6 In-off, 7 Lorelei, 12 Ambrosia, 14 Iced tea, 16 Chamois, 18 Aches, 20 Rheum, 21 Mast.

Fun quiz - Fairy Tales 1. A troll, 2. A comb, 3. I’m A Believer (a hit single for The Monkees), 4. Grimm (known as the Brothers Grimm), 5. Tom Thumb, 6. Tangled, 7. Danish, 8. Three Little Pigs, 9. Galway Bay, 10. Rumpelstiltskin

children’s Fun page

Fireworks: 16 Red and Yellow Rocket: Box A

pictograms

hidato

1. Altar Boy, 2. Wet Behind The Ears 3. Elephant In The Room

85

USEFUL NUMBERS SCHOOL & COLLEGE NUMBERS

DOCTOR NUMBERS NHS Direct (24 hr helpline)

0845 46 47

The Brownhill Surgery, 2 Brownhill Rd

023 8025 2188 023 8025 2414

Fryern Surgery, Oakmount Rd

023 8027 3252 023 8027 3458

Knightwood Surgery, (Parkside Family Practice), Pilgrims Close

023 8025 5118

Park Surgery (Chandlers Ford Family Practice), Hursley Rd St Francis Surgery (Chandlers Ford Family Practice), Pilgrims Close

023 8025 2131 Option 1 - Emergencies Option 2 - Triage Option 3 - Routine Appointments Option 4 - General Enquiries

CHEMIST NUMBERS Asda Pharmacy, Bournemouth Road Mon/Tues/Weds - 8.00am - 9.00pm, Thurs/Fri - 8am - 10pm, Sat - 8am - 8pm, Sun - 10am - 4pm. Bank Hols - 9.00am - 6pm.

023 8027 7390

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

023 8025 2751

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

023 8025 3063

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 TERM DATES www.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/schoolholidays Autumn Term Tue 3 Sep 13 to Fri 20 Dec 13 Autumn Holiday Mon 28 Oct 13 to Fri 1 Nov 13 Christmas Holiday Mon 23 Dec 13 to Fri 3 Jan 14

Falkland Pharmacy, 1 Falkland Court, SO53 3GA 023 8025 4344 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri - 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 6.30pm Weds 9am - 1pm, 6pm - 7pm Sat - 9am -1pm, 2pm - 5.30pm

Spring Term Mon 6 Jan 14 to Fri 4 Apr 14 Spring Holiday Mon 17 Feb 14 to Fri 21 Feb 14 Easter Holiday Mon 7 Apr 14 to Mon 21 Apr 14

Lloyds Pharmacy, 21 Hursley Road, SO53 2FS. 023 8025 4252 Mon - Fri - 9am - 6.30pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm

CHANDLERS FORD MP

Park Pharmacy, 3 Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, SO53 4TQ. Mon - Fri - 8.45am - 6.30pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm

023 8026 3908

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

86

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

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

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

LIBRARY TIMES

Fryern Arcade Post Office - Mon-Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-12:30

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, Sat: 9am - 4pm

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

Keeping you warm till 2020... with our 7 year guarantee

Boiler options are

Easy as 1, 2, 3...

1 price ÂŁ2020 inc.

2 boiler options 3 months to pay Proud to be celebrating 20 years in business

FIRST C A L L H E A T I N G

L T D

Either Worcester 30Si Greenstar condensing combination boiler and flue, with programmer and new wired room thermostat, system flushed and treated with inhibitor, registered with gas safe and includes fitting and vat.

or

Worcester 15Ri Greenstar condensing regular boiler and flue and pump and all new wired controls, connected to your existing hot water cylinder, system flushed and treated with inhibitor, registered with gas safe and includes fitting and vat.

Your friendly, LOCAL company, employing LOCAL engineers.

Visit your LOCAL showroom today.

023 8026 2690 www.firstcallheating.co.uk 6 Falkland Court, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 3GA 87

www.liveindesign.co.uk

Live in Design Tel: 023 8060 0309

Live in Design proudly serves Chandlers Ford and Hampshire

Live in Design is a Network VEKA member and provides the highest quality products & service

Estimates from plans Certified Energy ratings U-value calculations Site consultations All aspects of glazing Wide range of materials

Windows, Doors & Conservatories ORDER THIS MONTH!

20% OFF