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Ok, handsup - I’m guilty. Maybe I’m getting to that side of middle aged but “Victor Meldrew” syndrome is setting in and I need to fight back. So what’s up? Well, this is the first year I didn’t stock up on sweets for trick or treaters; no pumpkin on the doorstep or scary music that I always play much to my childrens’ embarrassment (I gave up wearing the witches outfit to answer the door only a few years ago). On 5th November, my neighbours religiously rely on me to put on a fireworks display in the back garden (any excuse for mulled wine mid-week!) but I didn’t do that either. Why is this happening to me? Am I alone? So I’ve pledged to make an effort for Christmas this year. I’m going to sing carols when I merrily decorate the Christmas tree with my girls who will be bemused, if not slightly nervous of the change of heart. Plus I’ve already volunteered to have the husband’s relatives for the big day and I’m even going to attempt making Christmas cake. My daughters are on an economy drive so I’ve suggested they make Christmas presents this year (bar mine!) and referred them to this month’s recipe for Mini Christmas Cakes (p18). I don’t know if I’ll keep the chirpy pace up for New Year but if not I’ll make a resolution to get into the swing in 2013 or risk the accusation of being “old before my time” – no!

By the way, I completed the Great South Run in 1hr 47minutes (photographic evidence above) and have raised £500 for the Southampton Hospital’s Red & White Appeal. If you would like to donate, to top the total, please visit http:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Discover Southampton Best wishes and happy holidays!

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PHOENIX FILM SOCIETY

Screening World Cinema films to the public in Southampton on Wednesday evenings at the University of Southampton. Details from www.thephoenix.org.uk tel 0870 765 07 63, email enquiries@thephoenix.org. uk. Graham Cole (Chairman)

ROYAL SOUTHAMPTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 14 Dec wesley Centre, whites Road, Bitterne Slide and digital displays from speakers, raffle, refreshments, plants. Call 01489 782952, email dragonfire11@talktalk.net

HAMPSHIRE SKETCH GROUP 2 Dec

See our website for full details of where we're meeting and to sign up to come along (it's free!) Our regular get together to sketch, draw or paint around Hampshire. It doesn't matter what level of experience you have, even if you've never drawn, painted or sketched before - all skill levels are welcome! www.meetup.com/ Hampshire-SketchGroup/events/86547152

SANTA CYCLE 2 Dec, 11am Royal victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5GA

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looking for ‘Santas’ to take part and help raise money and awareness of autism for Hampshire Autistic Society.

Open to all ages and abilities and you are encouraged to get into the festive spirit by dressing up.

1, 3 or 5 circuits of the 1.5 mile course depending on age and ability. Entry fee will help to raise funds, but it is also requested that you raise sponsorship. For more information or a booking form, contact Lucy Ward on 01489 880881 ext 208 or email lucy.ward@has.org.uk

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIvAL 8–20 Dec Royal victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5GA

A fantastic festive event for the whole family. Visit the magical forest in our magnificent Chapel to see over 50 brilliantly decorated Christmas Trees, then vote for your favourite. And don't forget to hang your wish on our very special Christmas wishing tree. See a wonderful nativity scene – made up with various models produced by local schools. There will also be live Christmas music at the weekends. Admission Adults £2, children £1 - under 3s free. Car parking £1.50 for 1 hour (first hour only), £3 per day. Tel 023 8045 5157, email areasouth.countryside @hants.gov.uk

BACH CHRISTMAS ORATORIO 1 Dec, 7.30 pm Southampton Guildhall

Southampton Philharmonic Choir and Southampton University Philharmonic Choir. The Hanover Band.

Erica Eloff; Catherine King; James Edwards; Alexander Robin Baker; David Gibson (conductor). Tickets £9, £15, £17 & £20 with concessions.

Box Office: Civic Centre telephone: 023 8063 2601 Group concessions: 023 8083 3612

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 15 Dec, 7.30pm Mayflower Theatre

Herald the Christmas season with a concert of carols and seasonal classics performed by the UK’s most elegant orchestra, staged in full 18th Century costume in an evocative candlelit style setting. Tickets from www.mayflower.org.uk

ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN'S AND JAMES GALwAY 7 Dec, 8pm Turner Sims Concert Hall, University of Southampton Sir James Galway is regarded as both the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose appeal crosses all musical boundaries. This evening on his first visit to Turner Sims he performs Mozart's delightful concerto with the Orchestra of St

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Contact 023 8059 5151; www.turnersims.co.uk

wRAPPING UP CHRISTMAS 8 Dec Mottisfont, Romsey

Homemade gifts are really seeing a revival in recent years and what could be more personal than a gift wrapped in handprinted paper or a card created especially for the recipient?

Work with skilled artists who will teach tricks and techniques to creat beautiful paper craft handmade gifts. Call: 01794 340757, email: mottisfont@ nationaltrust. org.uk (B)

ASSOCIATION FOR CONTEMPORARY JEwELLERY - wESSEX GROUP 1 Dec - 31 Dec, 10am-5pm Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

An exhibition at the Hillier Gardens Romsey. 23 of the best designer/makers in the jewellery field in this area.

Commissions can be taken.

To see examples visit www.acjwessex.co.uk.

Entrance to the exhibition and the tearooms is free.

FAMILY HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS 4 Dec, 6-8pm Hampshire Record Office, winchester

Find your ancestors in the archives at Hampshire Record Office. Access Hampshire family history sources on microfilm/fiche and some for England and Wales. All you need to know to begin researching your family tree. £10 per person, Tel: 01962 846154 (B)

TESTwOOD wILDLIFE TOTS – LEAF TROUBLE 11 Dec, 10.30-12noon or 1-2.30pm Testwood Lakes Centre, Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, Totton

DISCOvER BITTERNE DECEMBER 2012 It’s a great time to explore the woods so join us for exciting games, crafts and a story around the ‘bear hunt’ theme.

Suitable for children aged 2-5.

Meet at Testwood Lakes Centre. All abilities are welcome – all activities take place close to the centre on fairly level but soft ground.

Booking essential. Contact Grace Hall or Sam Dawson on 02380 667929. All children must be accompanied by adults. Suggested donation £3 per child.

NEw YEAR vIENNESE GALA 4 Jan, 7.30pm Guildhall, Southampton

See in the New Year with the BSO’s traditional celebration of Viennese classics hosted by Günther Bauer-Schenk and the Austrian zither superstar Stephen Ander. Let all the greatest dance favourites from Strauss II waltz you away into the wintry world of nineteenth century Vienna with classics including the You and You Waltz from Die Fledermaus, Tritsch-Tratsch and Thunder & Lightning Polkas and perhaps the best-known waltz of all time, The Blue Danube.

Stephan Ander will be on hand to add some Austrian authenticity to Tales from the Vienna Woods, offering some scintillating zither playing to make your new year that little bit more memorable. To book tickets call the Guildhall box office on 02380 632601 or visit www.bsolive.co.uk

GHOST HUNT AT THE RED LION SOUTHAMPTON 26 Jan, 11pm-4am The Red Lion, Southampton, SO14 2NS Join supernatural tours at the historic Red for a ghost hunt.

Take part in experiments and use equipment made famous on tv shows. A medium and paranormal investigators will help you throughout the night. £20pp

JUMBLE SALE 26 Jan, 2-4pm Scout Hut, Boyatt Lane Allbrook Eastleigh SO50 4LJ

Sale of mens womens and childrens clothes, textiles, glass and tableware, bric a brac, small furniture, toys and books. To raise funds for local Scout Group. Lots of bargains to be had. Come early to beat the rush. Chairs provided for early queuers! Refreshments available. Entrance 20p

ROMSEY LADIES CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT 9 Dec, 2.30pm The Abbey United Reform Church, Romsey

Christmas Concert in aid of Southampton & District Branch of MS Society.

Refreshments in the interval.

Adults £6, children free.

Tickets on sale at the door.

A FEAST OF CHRISTMAS MAGIC 14 Dec, 7.30pm Romsey Abbey

Romsey Singers, conducted by Ian Wicks and joined by the Romsey Players, will perform Handel's Messiah (Part One) and a collection of carols for choir and audience. Tickets from Romsey Tourist information Centre.

Tel: 01794 512987

GEORGE'S TRUST CHRISTMAS CONCERT 12 Dec, 7pm Romsey Abbey.

Music from the Romsey Youth Concert Band, the Romsey Area Youth Jazz Band and the Abbey & Romsey Youth Choirs.

All welcome. Free admission.

ALRESFORD ART AND CRAFT SHOw 8 Dec, 10-4.30pm 9 Dec 10-4pm Alresford Community Centre, west Street, SO24 9AG Crafts on display vary at each show but will include original watercolours, woodcraft, glasswork, papercrafts and others. Alresford offers the visitor many attractions, including wonderful riverside walks, good eating places, and lovely shops. Free entrance.

Wheelchair friendly. Enquiries 01252 724968.

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LITTLE STARS TODDLER GROUP Cutbush Childrens Centre, Cutbush Lane SO18 2NX Call for details 07894 519554 KING COLE TODDLERS Chirst & St Colman Ch Hall, Commercial St Bitterne (Behind Bitterne library/opposite the health centre) Wed 9.30am-11.30am (term time) £1.50 per family per session (up to 4 yrs) BEAvERS Part of the 8th Itchen North Scout Group is for boys & girls aged 6-8 years. Every Monday evening during school term, from 6.30-7.30pm in the United Reformed Church Hall (between Tesco & City Plumbing).

14TH ITCHEN SOUTH SCOUT TROOP Meet at HQ in 261 Spring Road, St Mary’s Thursdays – Beaver Scouts Mondays – Cub Scouts Wednesdays 7-9pm – Scouts Telephone 023 8044 4556 7TH SOUTHAMPTON BOYS’ BRIGADE Avenue Street, Andrews United Reformed Church Tel 01703 735239 for info SOUTHAMPTON SEA CADETS Vespasian Road, Bitterne Manor. Tel 023 8022 29050 Junior Section Mondays 7-9.30pm Senior Section Monday & Thursday 7-9.30pm Band meets Tuesdays 7-9pm If you have details of a group to be added to this list please email melanie@discovermagazines.co.uk or call 023 8026 6388

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STRESS in the workplace is something that will send out warning signals to most employers. The costs of stress have been amounted to be in the billions of pounds to the UK’s GDP. These costs are amounted through issues ranging from increased numbers of sick days being taken to businesses having to pay out expenses on counselling services. However, what many do not know is that there is another, much more positive side to workplace stress. Stress can lead to employees being more productive and can help them to reach their work goals and targets. So here the arguments lies, is stress a positive or negative aspect to have in the workplace?

Stress – The Argument Looking at the issue from a psychological point of view, research has found that the levels of stress can be accounted to two major factors; the demand of the job and the level of control the employee has. The most stressful situation will be where an individual has a job that is high in demand but they have little or no control over how to cope with it. So this may be where the key to the reduction of stress in the workplace may lie. So the job of the manager here is to ensure that they are not giving their employees tasks that they are not capable of doing. It may be that they give the task to a team of employees so they can help each other or ask for their feedback and if they are struggling then give advice on the matter. Creating a more interactive working environment can help employees to feel a sense of control and it also ensures that if any problems do arise they feel that they can speak to the manager before it becomes a real issue.

However at the other end of the scale, if an employee has high levels of control with reduced demand, productivity could suffer. This is due to the employee falling into the ‘comfort zone’ whereby they are not challenged by their role and so they become stagnated and lethargic. By injecting some demand, or stress, through factors such as increasing regular deadlines, employers may seem better results from their employees as well as work that is to a higher standard.

The physical aspects of an office also have a role to play. Studies have found that work environments that induce the highest levels of stress are where there is little or no natural light with dim artificial lighting. Also employees are more likely to feel stress if they are closed off from others, for example offices where employees desks are closed off from one another in a cubicle layout. This may lead to managers making quick changes to make amends to this end through fitting more windows and creating a more open work space in order to reduce stress levels. Again there is another side to this coin. It may be more in the employer’s interests to resist having an open work space. They may be aware of workers focusing more on socialising than on their job tasks.

To conclude it can be said that the psychological and financial pitfalls of stress in the workplace are well documented and overshadow the positives that can be had. Under manageable levels of pressure, employees can see great increases in their personal development by regularly hitting work targets and goals and so improving their performance on the whole which can only be seen as a positive by any employer. The key word here is ‘manageable’, if the levels of pressure reach unmanageable levels, stress related issues in the workplace may arise.

For more information contact Peninsula’s 24/7 Advice Service on 0844 892 2772.

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The best Christmas present?

Our local library

EVERY year the Friends of Cobbett Road Library organise a Christmas Fayre to bring together the local community, share seasonal greetings and remind everyone of how amazing our local Cobbett Road Library is.

With funding cuts (and closures) affecting many community libraries in the UK in the last few years, Friends of Cobbett Road Library are always happy to organise talk, events and activities in the library

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COBBETT ROAD LIBRARY

Cobbett Road, SO18 1HL. Tel: 023 8083 3007

to remind everyone of what a valuable resource it is for the community.

And this Christmas Fayre will be another great opportunity to invite the local community to join in.

The library will be open as usual on Saturday 1st of December and alongside book and magazines you will find Christmas card stalls, festival music being played, quizzes and games and even Father Christmas has promised to visit! There will also be seasonal refreshments and all funds raised will be used to keep promoting the library and what a special place it is for our community.

Join our celebrations on Saturday 1st of December between 10am and 12.30am, everyone is welcome and you can find out more about talks, events and activities at www.cobbettroad.info

BITTERNE LIBRARY

Bitterne Road East, SO18 5EG. Tel: 023 8083 3007 Opening Hours Monday 9.30am - 7pm Tuesday 9.30am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 7pm

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9.30am - 5pm 9.30am - 7pm 9.30am - 4pm Closed

what’s On at Bitterne Library

Home Educators: Alternate Mon (TT only)

For under 5s Wed: Story / rhyme-time sessions from 2 - 2.30pm Alternate Fri: Rhyme-time session from 10.30-11am Bookworld Reading Group: Third Fri of each month.

Suitable for 7-13yrs, 4-5pm visually Impaired Reading Group: monthly on Thu (next meeting 21st June, 2-4pm) Science Fiction & Fantasy Reading Group: Last Fri of the month 5.30-6.30pm. Next meeting 29th June (BBC) Bitterne Book Club: Mon evening 5.15-6.15pm Knitting Group: Mon, 5.30-6.45pm Southampton City Quitters (NHS) Do you want to give up smoking? Drop-in session every Sat 10am -12noon.

Family History Group: Drop-in to get hints and tips in researching your family tree. Mon 5.30-6.45pm.

Beading workshop: 1st Sat of the month 9.30-11am

In Touch Housing Support: Wed 10-12noon.

Opening Hours Monday 9.30am - 7pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10am - 5pm

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Closed 9.30am - 7pm 9.30am - 1pm Closed

what’s On at Cobbett Road Library For under 5s Mon: Story / rhyme-time sessions from 2 - 2.30pm Fri: Story-time session from 11-11.30am Art Group: Every Mon and Wed 1.30-4.30pm Cobbles Parent & Toddler Group: (TT only) 10am-12 noon Tai Chi: Mon 5.45-6.45pm £2.50 per session Towns women's Guild Handicraft Group: Wed 10.30-12

U3A Art Group: Every 2nd and 4th Fri of the month Coffee mornings: Alternate Mondays 10 - 12noon Councillor Surgery: Third Sat of month 10.30am-12.30pm

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Harefield ward Councillors Surgeries: 1st Sat of each month, 11-12noon Age Concern Computer Classes: Wed & Fri 2-4pm

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Book, magazine and Christmas card stalls.

Festive music, quizzes and games. Father Christmas has promised to visit! Seasonal refreshments. All funds raised will be used to keep promoting the library asa special place in our community. Contact Roberta tel 023 8022 5260, email: friends.cobbettroad library@gmail.com or visit www.cobbettroad.info

HEDGE END NEw MUSIC MAKERS CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT 15 Dec, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Hedge End Methodist Church, St Johns Road

Seasonal music with verse and sing-a-long carols.

Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) to include refreshments.

Tickets from Jesters Jewellery, Hedge End or tel 01489 781836

wEST END SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT 16 Dec, 7.30pm Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford

West End Singers will be performing their Christmas concert entitled “The Note Before Christmas”. Tickets £10 (£9 concession) available from Ingrid McIntyre 02380 404881

wEST END SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT 9 Dec, 2.45pm Community Concert Hedge 2000 Centre

Range of traditional and popular music. Tickets £5 Di Cooper 07919 847705

NATURE IN CLOSE-UP 10 Dec, 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church Hall Fareham

Expert photographer Andrew Watts explains how he captured his macro images. Contact Peter Adams tel 01329 287653, email peter-adams1@

live.co.uk. Parking available in Trinity Street or Western Road car parks. Suggested donation £2.

SwANwICK LAKES wILDLIFE TOTS - ONE wINTER’S DAY 4 Dec, 10.30am-12noon or 1-2.30pm

Swanwick Lakes Centre Christmas is coming and the creatures at Swanwick Lakes are finding ways to keep warm. Come and join us for our regular event for preschool children. Contact Dawn Preston or Jess DaishMiller on 01489 570240.

Bring warm outdoor clothing and wellies.

Booking essential as places limited. Suggested donation £3 per child.

YULETIDE YARNS 16 Dec, 11am - 1pm Swanwick Lakes Centre, Sopwith way, Swanwick SO31 7AY Come along to Swanwick Lakes for a session of

stories, crafts and seasonal activities. An event for families with children aged 4-7. Feel free to bring a packed lunch to eat around our campfire. Contact Dawn Preston or Jess Daish-Miller on 01489 570240. Please bring warm outdoor clothing and wellies.

Booking is essential as places are limited.

Suggested donation £3 per child.

SOLSTICE CELEBRATION 23 Dec 11am-1pm Swanwick Lakes Centre

Come along and celebrate the turn of the year. A walk around the woods followed by a story and hot drink around the camp fire. An event for families with children aged 6-12. Bring a packed lunch and warm outdoor clothing and wellies. Booking essential.

Suggested donation £3 per child. Contact Dawn Preston or Jess Daish-Miller on 01489 570240.

Bitterne Leisure Centre : Fitness Classes Bitterne Leisure Centre, Dean Road, Bitterne, SO18 6AQ Tel: 023 8043 7647 MONDAY Aqua Zumba 9.05am Nice & Easy 9.30am Body Tone 10.45am Hatha Yoga 6pm Total Workout 6.30pm Hatha Yoga 7pm Aqua Natal 7pm Body Combat 7.30pm Aquafit 7.45pm Deep Water Aquafit 8.30pm Zumba 8.30pm THURSDAY Aqua Zumba 9.05am Body Zone 9.30am Body Combat 10.45am Nice & Easy Zumba 11.45am Nice & Easy Circuits 12.35pm Legs Bum Tums 6pm Body Blitz 7pm Aquafit 7.30pm Pilates Fitness 8pm Swimfit 8.20pm

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TUESDAY Aquafit 9.15am Body Zone 9.30am Zumba 10.45am Nice & Easy Circuits 12pm Pilates 6pm Boxercise 6.15pm Aquafit 7pm Step & Tone 7pm Pilates 8pm

FRIDAY Aquafit 9.10am Body Jam 10am Nice & Easy 10.15am Fitness Pilates 11am Nice & Easy Circuits 1pm Zumbatomic ((kids) 3.30pm Zumbatomic (kids) 4.30pm Hatha Yoga 6pm Fitness Pilates 7pm Aquafit 7.30pm

wEDNESDAY Aquafit 9.05am Nice & Easy 11am Hatha Yoga 11am Total Workout 6pm Body Combat 7pm Circuits 7.30pm Aquafit 7.30pm Body Jam 8pm Swimfit 8.30pm Zumba 8.30pm

SATURDAY Zumba 10am Zumba Toning 10.45am Deep Water Aquafit 4.05pm Aqua Zumba 4.50pm For further details on any class please call the Leisure Centre on 023 8043 7647

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Southampton Art Society Decorative & Fine Arts

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Friends of Soton Museums & Galleries

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A S T RO LO G Y

Soton Astrological Assn

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A S T RO N O M Y

Solent Amateur Astronomers

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Soton City Centre Bellringers Hants Genealogical Society Soton Museums Archaeological Soc. Soton Ancient Egypt Society

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Soton Juggling Club

CO I N CO L L E CT I N G

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Southampton & District Numismatic Society

C RA F T S

Hedge End Art & Craft Club Southampton Quilters Shirley Knitwits

DANCE

Soton Circle Dance Group Hampshire Garland Dancers King John’s Morris Men

D RA M A

Oaklands Yth Music Theatre Curdridge Amateur Drama Group Waterside Musical Society Maskers Theatre Co Freemantle & Shirley Amateur Theatrical Society

FILM CLUBS

The Phoenix Film Club

F LO RA & F A U N A

The Royal Soton Horticultural Soc.

GAMES

Southampton Scrabble Club Chess League

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Southampton Geology Group Soton Local History Forum Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery Hants Genealogical Society Soton Museums Archaeological Soc. Soton Ancient Egypt Society Friends of Old Southampton Society

MODELLING

Soton Model Railway Society Model Sailing Club Model Power Boat Club Sth Hants Military Modelling Hants Model Flying Assn

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City of Soton Albion Band Soton Concert Orchestra Jubilee Brass Soton Youth Wind Band

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Hants Caledonian Pipe Band Northwood String Orchestra Lymington Town Band Marchwood Orchestra Solent Accordions Soton Jazz Guitar Society Soton Recorded Music Society White Horse Accordian Club Southampton Concert Orchestra South Hampshire Accordion Club

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Soton & District Bird Group Canal Society (Soton) Paddle Steamer Preserv’n Soc Wednesday Conserv’n Volunteers Southampton Mineral & Fossil Society

P H OTO G RA P H Y

Southampton Camera Club Southampton Video Club Ordnance Survey Photo Society The Practical Camera Club Soton Video Camera Club

SINGING

Women Singing 4 Fun Treble Rebels - junior choir Southampton Operatic Society Soton Operatic Society Conchord Singers Soton Philharmonic Choir New Music Makers The No Commitment Choir Love Soul Choir Simply Singers Romsey Male Voice Choir The Woodside Singers

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Southampton Writers Circle South Hants Calligraphers West End Writers

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Highfield Youth Group

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Cameo in Southampton In-sync National Federation of Friends Rotoract Club Soton Central Morning Town Women’s Guild Soton Friends Southampton Philatelic Society

023 8042 0042 023 8083 2205 023 8034 9414 023 8058 5161 023 8077 3112 01794 516352 023 8026 2265

023 8089 9480 023 8077 5019 023 8084 6702 023 8057 9061 023 8078 9241 01425 629493 023 8047 7790 023 8020 5251 07976 393 123 02380 669550

02380 556648 07939 226071 nafof.org.uk 07817375005 023 8077 8927 0779 3892075 023 8043 3820 023 8046 5019 023 80495129 07900 852115 023 8078 7164 023 8078 2802 023 8048 6271 023 8022 9050 023 8087 1878 023 8077 3015 023 8055 5599 023 8046 3334 023 8055 8234

DISCOvER BITTERNE DECEMBER 2012

sports A M E R I CA N F O OT B A L L

Southern Sundevils

AT H L E T I C S

Southampton Athletic Club

8078 8874

B A D M I N TO N

Solent Eagles BC Oaklands Badminton club Wyvern Dragons BC Basketball Baller Basketball Blazers Basketball Baton Twirling Phoenix Twilite Twirlers

8086 1712 8078 7574 80644 4731 8058 5696 80693648 8090 4334

BOwLING

The County Bowling Club Atherley Bowling Club BTC Bowling Club Totton & Eling Bowls Centre Pirrie Park Bowling Club Banister Park Bowling Club Sports Centre Bowling Club

CA N O E I N G

Soton Canoe Club

8022 3477 8063 0261 8055 9071 023 8086 8846 8077 4733 8064 3406 8077 9922

southamptoncc.co.uk or 07769691809

CA P O E I RA

Capoeira MarAzul

marazul.co.uk or 07731 833819

M A RT I A L A RT S

Academy of Martial Arts Samurai Judo Club Southampton Ki Aikido

8051 2002 8044 6307 02380 578657

ORIENTEERING

Soton Orienteering Club

023 9226 4001

P E TA N Q U E

Soton City Petanque Club

8073 9759

RUGBY

Trojan Club Eastleigh Rugby Football Club Southampton Rugby Club

RUNNING

Lordshill Rd Runners Hash Harriers Winchester Southampton Running Sisters

8061 3068 8064 1312 8073 7777 8077 1066 8061 3601 srs.org.uk or 02380 881306

SAILING

Royal Soton Yacht Club St Denys Sailing & Rowing Club Warsah Sailing Club Marchwood Yacht Club

8022 3352 8032 4832 01489 583575 8055 6141

SQUASH

Hants & IoW Squash Assn

8086 7721

SwIMMING

CRICKET

Trojans Cricket Club Soton Evening Cricket League

CYC L I N G

Sotonia Cycling Club Cycle Speedway Club

8067 2770 8026 1530 sotonia.co.uk 8055 7158

Oaklands Swimming Pool Red Lodge Swimming Pool Shirley’s Swimming Pool

DANCING

F O OT B A L L

Saturday Football League Soton Youth Football League

GOLF

Chilworth Golf Club Soton Municipal Golf Club Stoneham Golf Club Romsey Golf Club Southampton Pitch & Putt Dibden Golf Centre

GYMNASTICS

Soton Gymnastics Club Dynamo Gymnastics Horizon Gymnastics Ladies Hockey Club Junior Hockey Southampton Southampton Mens & Ladies Hockey Club

80768680 8057 1180 8044 2783 8077 7545 8036 0892 8076 7340 8058 3018 02380 732495 80864828 8086 6250 8074 0544 8073 6673 8076 9272 02380 734637 8083 3605 8084 5596 80592 9952 8045 5007 07906 686406 8069 4355 8073 5737 8073 5737

8074 1414 8076 8209 8078 1901

TA B L E T E N N I S

Waterside Table Tennis Club

TENNIS

Dance Power Banners & Boots Belly Dance Workshops Soton Swing Dance Society The Folk Assn of South Hants Irish Set Dancing Red Stags Morris Southampton Scottish Association

HOCKEY

8039 3716

Bassett Lawn Tennis Club Glebian Tennis Club Portswood Tennis Club Sth Hants Lawn Tennis Club Swaythling Lawn Tennis

8089 4403 bassett-tennis.co.uk 8045 7046 8027 0004 8077 6648 8067 1016

T RA M P O L I N E

Soton Trampoline Club Southampton Lifesaving Club

wA L K I N G & RA M B L I N G

New Forest Ramblers Southampton Ramblers Southampton HF Walking Group

YO G A

Yoga in Southampton

8051 1991 8044 2068 8084 6702 023 8055 3883 075 0555 8681 8063 2881

For more information on the above Clubs & Societies, and others not listed here, in and around Southampton please visit www.discovermagazines.co.uk If your club or society is not listed here and you would like it to be email melanie@discovermagazines.co.uk with the details, and space permitting, we can include your listing in our next issue.

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DISCOVER INDEX home interiors

17

BATHROOMS Simply Bathrooms TP Watts

31 24

3

24

Vision Property Management

24

wASTE SERvICES Rubbish Clearance & Waste Removal

21

32

Gutterclean Southampton

Hampshire Window Surgeon Ideal Windows

KITCHENS Dream Doors

25

Re-Nu

13

SOFT FURNISHINGS & UPHOLSTERY Pont Furnishings 23

property services

13

Home Computer Help

25

OFFICE FURNITURE Haywoods Office Services

16

8

professional services

25 7

gardening

Colourfence

19

TS Garden Consultancy

24

11

education CHILDCARE

16

DJ Satellite & Aerials

20

HAIR SALON Hair 28

5

Ampfield Electrical

21

EEC 247

16

wOMEN’S FITNESS Curves Southampton

9

FASCIAS 16

16

EMPLOYMENT LAwYERS Peninsula

Playaway

Humphries Digital Aerials ELECTRICAL

ACCOUNTANTS Arlington Accountants

LANDSCAPING inc FENCING, PAvING

health & beauty

AERIALS, Tv SERvICES

Gutterclean Southampton

COMPUTER REPAIR & SALES For-Matt

wINDOw REPAIRS

FLOORING & CARPETS Carpet News

The Flat Pack People

business services

wINDOwS CLEANING

BEDROOMS Deane Interiors

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

AUCTIONEERS Bonhams

TP Watts Universal Plumbing Supplies

15

personal services DRESSMAKER Sewing 4 U

13

event organising

GARAGE DOORS FixQuick Solent Garage Doors

20 8

GUT TER SERvICES Gutterclean Southampton

16

BUTCHERS Bishops Waltham

13

FUNERAL SERvICES J Lawrence & Sons

PLUMBING & HEATING SERvICES Aquatec

20

G James Plumbing

25

Gair Gas Ltd

16

GE Harding & Sons Ltd

19

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PUzzLE SOLUTIONS QUICK CROSSWORD Across: 1 Alpaca, 4 Tribes, 9 Tornado, 10 Drake, 11 Stews, 12 Shocked, 13 Electricity, 18 Traffic, 20 Risky, 22 Nails, 23 Elegant, 24 August, 25 Stream.

SUDOKU

Down: 1 Artist, 2 Purse, 3 Classic, 5 Radio, 6 Blanket, 7 Speedy, 8 Constructed, 14 Leaving, 15 Correct, 16 Stanza, 17 System, 19 Fists, 21 Scare.

PICTOGRAMS 1 Raising the stakes 2 Look both ways 3 All at sea

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