Discover Meon Valley January 2013

JANUARY 2013

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New Year, New You

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Hello and Welcome January is typically one of the harder months of the year to live in the UK. The days are gloomy, often cold and wet; coughs and colds are widespread; it’s back to work with any planned holidays still months away. On top of that so many begin the year full of remorse for overindulging at Christmas, and the focus on improving our health is higher at this time than any other.

I’m a real advocate of exercise and believe in it both for the physical and mental benefi ts that it brings. Although Mel and I and our husbands have been lifelong exercisers, for us girls there was always the added incentive that it might help us to lose weight. But on its own – without addressing what we ate – that benefi t always eluded us.

But last year I finally found Utopia: I lost weight, I absolutely know I’ll never put it back on, I wasn’t hungry, it wasn’t (that) hard. Mel joined me a couple of months down the line and she agrees that we’ve

found the solution. I’ve had so many people ask me about it I thought it fun to set up a website and blog. For details see page 21 –if you give it a go, let us know how you get on!

Something I think that does make January more interesting is to get a home project underway. Whether it’s something small such as having the garden tidied, or big, such as fi tted furniture or a new kitchen it’s a great time to improve your property. Have a look through this month’s magazine – whether you are improving yourself or your home, our advertisers can help!

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New Year, New You It’s January, and you are feeling in need of a quick fix so you can begin to feel healthy again. But how do you decide on a suitable exercise regime to help you lose weight and regain vitality?

Working out at home with the help of a video console has become a popular alternative to going out to a dance class or a gym. The great advantage is that it allows you to design a programme to suit your own needs and preferences.

However if - like me - you’re not a great self-motivator, you may find it hard to keep going without a human instructor to give encouragement. After several attempts to follow an aerobic routine in my lounge I made the decision to join a regular exercise class.

A quick browse round the websites of local clubs brings up an array of exercise styles with exotic-sounding names such as Zumba, Pilates, Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Tai Chi. It’s nice to be spoiled for choice, but there are a few things to consider before you start. How old are you? Do you have any medical conditions? How much exercise do you normally take?

If a leisurely stroll round the supermarket is your main form of exercise then a cardiovascular workout is probably not the place to start. You need to build your programme slowly, so you could begin with a beginners’ yoga class where you will be concentrating on breathing and stretching.

If you are new to structured exercise you will be glad to know that yoga is about doing as much as you feel your own body can manage. Its emphasis on slow movements, posture and deep breathing really helps to build muscular strength and improve balance.

There are a variety of different kinds of yoga, some of which are really quite challenging for a beginner, so do have a chat with the instructor before booking your course.

Pilates borrows heavily from yoga and was originally devised to help injured dancers and athletes. Once again there is an emphasis on good posture and exercises are designed to strengthen the spine, improve circulation and open up the joints. As with Yoga you can look forward to a fantastic sense of release and revitalisation at the end of each class.

However you decide to pursue your new exercise regime, make a promise to yourself to keep it up.

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in this country is Zumba. Invented

by Columbian choreographer Alberto Perez in the 1990s, Zumba combines exercise with dance.

Unlike conventional dance classes where the instructor faces the class and teaches a series of steps, Zumba is a continuous series of free-flowing moves – the instructor stands with his or her back to the class, demonstrating actions for the students to follow.

If you enjoy dancing to music then this is probably a good choice, but do think twice if your movement is restricted or if you suffer from high blood pressure.

However you decide to pursue your new exercise regime, make a promise to yourself to keep it up.

After a few weeks you’ll be surprised to find how much better you feel, both physically and mentally.

It may take a few attempts before you find a class that suits you, but it will be worth it in the end. Make sure the New Year really does mean a new you.

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Short Story The Resolution

“Interested in my New Year’s resolution?” Clive asked his daughter as they were eating dinner one evening.

“Mmm”, said Jenny.

“I’ve decided to start going to your Zumba class, so I can spend more time with you”. The statement was rewarded with a sudden clatter of cutlery.

“But you can’t!” she exclaimed.

For weeks now Jenny had been going to Zumba. At first Clive had not given it a thought until he accidentally read one of her text messages: ‘Expecting you at 7.30 tonight. Don’t be late, I’m seeing another girl at 8.30. Brian’.

Clive hated snooping on his daughter. Yet even though she was now eighteen, she was always going to be his little girl.

So who was this Brian? It didn’t sound like a young man’s name, which worried Clive. What worried him more was the cocky tone of the message. And could his lovely, bright Jenny fall for a bloke who had a string of girls on the go? Something was making her lie about where she was going and Clive was determined to find out what, even if he had to call her bluff.

“Why can’t I come to Zumba darling?” Clive asked sweetly. He braced himself for a full confession.

“Because you’ll be completely embarrassing,” Jenny muttered.

And this was how, two evenings later, Clive found himself the only man in a freezing church hall full of ladies wearing leggings.

“Let’s stick near the back,” he whispered to Jenny.

There followed, as Jenny predicted, a completely embarrassing hour of squatting, wiggling, skipping, arm waving and accidentally poking people in the eye. Before the warm up had even finished Clive resolved never to doubt his daughter again.

When everyone in the room turned left Clive stumbled right.

When they sashayed forward he staggered back. He had never inadvertently patted so many ladies’ bottoms in his life.

He felt like a bowling ball careering through a room full of skittles. Then he completely misjudged a lunge and fell hands first against the large chest of a lady wearing a pink tee-shirt emblazoned with the words ‘The Fun Starts Here’.

The hour could not end soon enough.

Finally the music stopped.

“Thank you, ladies and gentleman,” the instructor announced.

“And well done to our two new members”.

Everyone in the room turned and looked at Jenny and Clive.

By the horrified expression on Jenny’s face Clive realised the truth - this was Jenny’s first Zumba class as well.

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They had an uncomfortable walk to the car park. Finally Jenny cleared her throat, “Okay Dad, you’ve caught me out,” she confessed. “The truth is I’ve been going to kickboxing classes”.

“Kickboxing!” Clive exclaimed, imagining all sorts of horrible things.

“Before you go mental, it’s not dangerous, it’s…” Jenny searched for the right word, “…disciplined”.

Clive wished he could believe her. At least at Zumba no one got hurt, well apart from all the ladies he’d trodden on that evening.

“Come and watch me Dad, before you make up your mind. I’m good at it”. She hugged his arm. “You did say you wanted to spend more time with me”.

Clive felt himself soften, but he still had one big question. “So who’s this Brian?”

Jenny looked surprised. “Brian’s the instructor.” She sounded suspicious, “How do you know about him?”

Clive decided now was a good time to change the subject, “Shall we get some chips?” He patted his stomach. “All that Zumba has made me hungry”.

“The fun starts here!” Jenny giggled and gave him a hug. Clive pulled his sternest face.

“We shall never speak of that incident again”.

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Taxing Times Some self-employed people are really organised and keep all their receipts and invoices in a safe place and file them properly and do their books every month and, when it’s time to fill in their tax returns, have everything they need to hand and can sail through it in a morning or less.

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Everything related to income tax goes into a big box, and at the end of the year I spend days – two or three, usually – arranging it in some sort of order and turning it into a spreadsheet that bears at least a passing resemblance to what I’ve actually earned and what I’ve actually spent. Then I send it all off to my accountant, who is the rampart that stands between me and HMRC. We all know the quote about death and taxes (although for the life of me I can’t remember who actually said it – Mark Twain?), but in point of fact we very nearly didn’t have income tax.

It was invented in 1799 along with window tax and hearth tax and clock tax and all those other weird taxes that paid for the Napoleonic Wars.

At first it was fairly mild – 10% of all incomes above £60 a year – and as soon as the war was over it was scrapped like all the others.

Even when it was reintroduced in 1842 to recover from a financial crisis, like how never happens nowadays – hah! – it wasn’t expected to be permanent. But it turned out to be one of the easiest of taxes to collect because, in the eyes of the voters (most of whom still didn’t have to pay it), it was the fairest, and – well, we

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still have it. But it was only about 100 years ago that Lloyd George’s Liberal government really started giving it some wellie. In 1874, for instance, it yielded less than 10% of all government income. Then in 1918 Lloyd George whacked the rate up to 30% to pay for World War I, and even though Mrs Thatcher slashed it to 22% it’s still the mainstay of the Treasury’s revenues.

For those of us lucky enough to have a job – or unlucky enough to be chained to a desk, depending on how you look at it – income tax is something that can be taken for granted because since 1944, when PAYE was invented, it’s been docked off wages before you can take it down the bookie’s. For the rest of us – well, it’s not something you want to get wrong. HMRC is actually amazingly patient with dysfunctional arithmophobics like me. They’re always very cheery and patient on the odd occasions when I have to ring them, and although I’m sure they wouldn’t bung me in chokey for an error of a few quid, they do quite reasonably expect to receive any underpayment back as quickly as they refund overpayments (which I’ve always found to be pleasingly quickly). And that can blow quite a hole in my none-too-careful budgeting.

Which is why I have an accountant. She’s not all that cheap, but she’s as comforting as a favourite armchair. No shocks, no surprises, nothing to worry about – and occasionally you even find a 50p stuck down the side..

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LOCAL DOCTORS NHS Direct (24hr helpline)

Acorn Medical, Church Lane, Curdridge Fareham Health Centre

Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham Hemming & Partners, Lower Lane, Bishop’s Waltham West Meon Surgery, Doctor's Lane, West Meon Wickham Group Surgery, Station Road, Wickham

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LOCAL CHEMISTS Birchall & Haydock, The Square, Wickham PO17 5JQ Tel: 01329 832115 Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday – closed Boots Pharmacy, High Street, Bishop’s Waltham SO32 1AB Tel: 01489 892603 Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 9am – 6pm, Wed & Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun – Closed Lloyds Pharmacy, High Street, Bishop’s Waltham SO32 1AB Tel: 01489 892499 Mon to Fri 8.30am – 6pm, Sat 8.30am – 5pm, Sun – Closed Rowlands Pharmacy, 7 High Street, Botley Tel: 01489 782065 Mon to Fri 9am – 5.30pm, Sat 9am – 1pm PARISH COUNCILS Bishops Waltham parishclerk@bishopswalthamparishcouncil.co.uk www.bishopswalthamparish council.co.uk Upham uphampc@homecall.co.uk Durley durleypc@homecall.co.uk Soberton norman@soberton.org.uk Droxford clerk.droxford@parish.hants.co.uk Shedfield shedfieldparish@btconnect.com www.shedfieldparishcouncil.org.uk Swanmore clerk@swanmoreparishcouncil.org.uk www.swanmoreparishcouncil.org.uk West Meon Parish Council (Tracy Predeth, Clerk) westmeonpc@googlemail.com Hampshire City Council Winchester City Council Wickham Council clerkwickham@parish.hants.gov.uk Boarhunt clerkboarhuntpc@btinternet.com Southwick & Widley swpc@logosoft.biz

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LOCAL SCHOOLS Bishop’s Waltham Infants

Bishop’s Waltham Juniors Curdridge Primary Droxford Juniors Durley Primary Kings School Meonstoke Newtown Infants St. Johns Primary Swanmore Primary

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS All dates taken from http://www.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/holidays.php Spring Term Half Term: Mon 18/2/13 – Fri 22/2/13 Easter: Fri 29/3/13 to Friday 12/4/13 (inc.)

LOCAL LIBRARY www.hants.gov.uk/library/bishopswaltham Bishop’s Waltham Library, Bank Street, 0845 603 5631 Mon/Thur: Closed, Tue: 2pm – 7pm, Wed/Fri: 10am – 5pm, Sat: 9.30am – 1pm MOBILE LIBRARY Wickham Square Mobile Library, every Wednesday 9:20 to 12:20 Knowle Village Mobile Library, first Friday of the month, 10:45 to 11:45 CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Bishops Waltham Wickham Community Centre, Fareham

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EMERGENCIES Police, Fire or Ambulance Services 999 Police (Incident Reports) 0845 045 45 45 Portsmouth Water - Fresh Water Supply 02392 499888 Portsmouth Water - Leaks to Report (Out of hours 24hr) 02392 477999 Southern Water - Sewage 0845 272 0845 Southern Water - Tech Support 0845 278 0845 Gas – National Grid 0800 111 999 (If you smell gas, then call us immediately) Electricity 0845 7708090

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local groups WALKS FOR HEALTH Every Thursday 10.15 BishopsWaltham Square, contact Lydia Lockhart 01962 848725 UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE Tuesday twice monthly 1.30–3.30 Wickham Community Hall Contact 01329 833384 THE HEALING TRUST Healing Centre, Wickham Community Centre, Wickham. Every 4th Saturday of the month 10am til 12.30pm noon. Marjorie Nutland 01329 832637 SOUL CONNECTIONS – SPIRITUAL GROUP Priory Park Hall, Bishops Waltham. 3rd Sunday each Month, £5.00 Sue Murray 01489 799740 www.suemurrayhealing.co.uk NETBALL GROUP We train every Wed 5.30pm -7pm Swanmore College of Technology.

First session would be free. Call Dee 07979917202

Curdridge Amateur Drama Group Productions are twice a year – spring and autumn. Rehearsals – Mondays 7.45pm and Thursdays 7.30pm at the Reading Rooms, Curdridge. From time to time we run workshops and other social events. Phone Teresa 01489 895170 for more information.

DRAMA GROUP Every Monday at Jubilee Hall 4pm - 5.15pm (Junior) & 5.15pm - 6.30pm (Senior) Second youth centre-Helena Fox 01962 844600 Meon Valley Carers Group The Meon Valley Carers Group is a support group for the carers of people with Dementia. We meet every month for a pub lunch and also for a support group meeting. Cared for are welcome.

Phone Debbie on 01489 895444 Mon or Thurs 9.00-13.00 for details.

Swimming Club Hamble Aquatics are a local swimming club who are always looking for new members to help them realise their full swimming potential as well as keeping them fit and healthy. Full details at www.hamblequatics.org or call Paul Dollery 07849 853039 to discuss arranging a free trial.

SCOUTS www.meonvalleyscouting.org.uk Beaver Scouts 6-8, Cub Scouts 8-10, Scouts 10-14, Explorer Scouts14-18, Scout Network 18-25, plus Adult volunteers (18+) are always required as supporters, Leaders, Managers and Administrators. Meon Valley Scouting is centred in Bishops Waltham (inc Cudbridge & Durley), Droxford, Shedfield, Swanmore and Wickham. For further information, including Scouting in other areas, please contactus@meonvalleyscouting.org.uk

LUNCH CLUB Every Monday Jubilee Hall 1 - 2pm Christine Argyle 01489 894054 Tuesday Gwyn West 01489 891663 Thurs Gill Stainer 01489 893384

COMMIT TO GET FIT Circuits, Pilates, Zumba and Yoga classes in Bishops Waltham on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

See www.FitnessPilatesHampshire.com for details or call Carole on 02380 695136

JUBILEE WRITERS Thursday (Twice Monthly) 2pm – 4pm Stables Hall, Bishops Waltham Elizabeth Watt 01489 892224

COUNTRY MARKET Every Friday 9.30 – 11.00am Jubilee Hall, Bishops Waltham

Computer Classes West End Library Thursdays and Friday at 10am Waiting list, however if interested contact 0845 603 5631 /01329 225398 VT Cricket Club Portsmouth Rd, Sholing, Southampton SO19 9PW tel 02380 341745

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GARDENING CLUB Memberships only £6 call Keith Fry 01489 893755 BW YOUNG FARMERS CLUB 14-26 yrs – Thurs Anne 860236 MOBILE LIBRARY WICKHAM SQUARE Wednesday 9.20am – 12.20pm

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ART CLASSES 3 classes every Wed - Helena Hines Bishops Waltham Jubilee Hall WICKHAM CENTRE www.wickhamcentre.org.uk Keep Fit Monday 6 – 7pm Rifle Club Mon 7.30-9pm, Sat 10am-12noon Ladies Circuits Tues 9.30am – 10.30am Scallywags Dog Training Tues 6.30pm Wickham Indoor Bowling Tues & Fri 7.30pm Brownies Tuesday 4.45pm Church Room Lunch Club 11.30am Wed, Church Room Home Start Mother & Toddler Fri 9-12 noon Poppins Play Group Thursday Yoga with Paula Wed 10 -11.30am Wickham Community Centre Thu 10 -11.30am Jubilee Hall, Bishops Waltham Paula Dixon 01489 893648 Waltham Priory Probus Club We are a mixed Club of retired & semi-retired professional and business men and women. We meet once a month on the first Tuesday of each month at Brook House, Brook Lane, Botley at 10.30 a.m. for coffee followed by a Speaker, and lunch at 12.30 p.m. We have a wide selection of speakers on many interesting subjects, but also enjoy ourselves with some social events be it a coach trip, garden party, barbeque, conducted walks led by a guide followed by supper, and a variety of other events. Anyone wishing to find out more would be very welcome to contact our Secretary, Barry West on 01489 891663.

MEON VALLEY FLOWER CLUB Demos, workshops at Meonstoke Village Hall Ann Hammant 01730 829469 EVENTS AT SWANMORE Swanmore Baby & Toddler Group Every Tuesday (term-time only) 10am-11.30am Swanmore Village Hall Contact Layla Oates 07837 473590 Charities, free or very low cost events are listed above without charge and can be submitted by emailing Tania@discovermagazines.co.uk For other events a small charge is made starting from just £7 a month.

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what’s SCRUB CLEARANCE 8 Jan to 19 Feb, every Tuesday 10am to 3pm Catherington Down, Horndean Help needed to reduce the scrub found on Catherington Down, to keep this unique habitat intact. This will involve cutting back the patches of blackthorn and brambles. This project is free to attend but pre booking is essential. No experience is needed as all training will be provided, as well as tools, gloves and refreshments. Please wear warm clothes and sturdy footwear. Phone number on the day is 07740 899 709.

To book call Eva Laysan on 02380 402 593 or hampshire-bat@tcv.org. uk to book a place. Meet at the car park on Catherington Lane, opposite Catherington C of E School, PO8 0TD. www.tcv.org.uk/volunteering

kitchen. Learn about different recipes and ingredients used in a Victorian Kitchen. Price is included in normal Farm admission charge. Tel 01489 787055 www.hants.gov.uk/ manorfarm HISTORY OF A HOSPITAL 19 Jan 1.30pm, optional tower tour 3.30pm Royal Victoria Country Park SO31 5GA Find out about the amazing history behind this country park. A talk and slide show by the well-loved author and historian, Philip Hoare. Heritage Visitor Centre. Adult £10 Child £5.

Optional tower tour (12 spaces only) Adult £4 Child £2.

BUMBLEBEE CONSERVATION TRUST 9 Jan 7.45pm Church of the Resurrection Hall, Portsmouth Linda Jones conducts monthly surveys for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust on Portsdown Hill. This talk will be an introduction to these fascinating insects. £2, including refreshments. Call Alan Thurbon on 023 9232 5570 for more info.

TREASURE ISLAND PANTO 23-26 Jan 7.30 (doors open 7.00) Sat matinee 2.30 (2.00).

Bishopstoke Memorial Hall, Riverside, Bishopstoke ‘Treasure Island, the Panto’ is a marvellous re-telling of the children’s classic adventure novel with all the fun of pantomime! There’s swashbuckling upon the high seas, treasure on a desert island, pirates and parakeets, a Dame with a vast behind and love and romance. Tickets £7 (£5 under 16s) from 023 8069 3032, e-mail bishplayers@btinternet. com, or link from website.

FARMHOUSE BAKING WEEKEND Sat 19 Jan & Sun 20 Jan 11am-3pm Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, Bursledon SO31 1BH Come along and see traditional baking being cooked in a farmhouse

TOY & MODEL COLLECTORS’ FAIR 2 Feb 10:30am-2pm Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop’s Waltham, SO32 1ED A new Saturday Toy & Model Fair in Hampshire. This event should feature

a wide range of collectable toys and models. Road, rail, air etc. Parking at the Hall is limited, so please use the town centre car park. From here it is a short, signposted walk to the Hall.

Adults £1.50, seniors and children £1.00.

BRAMDEAN HOUSE - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 17 Feb Bramdean House, Hampshire Garden famous for its mirror-image herbaceous borders. Carpets of spring bulbs especially snowdrops. A large and unusual collection of plants and shrubs, vegetables, fruit and flowers.

Small arboretum. Admission £4, Children free. 01962 771214. For other opening times and information, please phone or email. Open for charity.

KNIT ONE PEARL ONE 2 Feb & 3 Feb 11am - 4pm Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, Bursledon SO31 1BH If you're a beginner or an expert, come along and join us in the Farmhouse this weekend. Bring your own knitting, ask the experts or maybe give it a go for the first time.

Price is included in normal Farm admission charge. www.hants.gov. uk/manorfarm. 01489 787055 BRICKS, STEAM AND GUNS: THE VICTORIAN FORTS 13 Feb, 7:45pm Church of the Resurrection Hall, Brecon Avenue, Drayton, PO6 2AW Portsmouth is surrounded by the most extensive and dramatic

Victorian forts of the British Empire.

Geoff Hallett, secretary of the Palmerston Forts Society, will explain why and where they were built and how they were armed. £2 including refreshments. Call Alan Thurbon on 023 9232 5570 for more info, or see www.portsdown.hampshire.org.uk/ LITTLE COURT - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 22, 24, 25 Feb, 2pm to 5pm Little Court, Crawley, nr Winchester SO21 2PU 3 acres incl paddock; alpacas to see. Tree house (for all ages) and beautiful south views. Remarkable carpets of scented crocus and many other naturalised spring bulbs. Flint and brick walls throughout, with succession of good plants and colour.

Traditional kitchen garden and motley bantams. Peaceful, naturalistic and sheltered, many seats Also open Sun 25 Mar (2-5); Mon 9 Apr (2-5.30). £4, Children free. 01962 776365. Visitors also welcome by appointment Feb to Oct. Open for charity. www.ngs. org.uk/

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

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For Advertisers offering multiple property services look under Property Maintenance, otherwise see specific trade e.g. electrician, carpenter etc.

Architect: R & G Design Town & Country Architects Bathrooms: See Plumbing Beauty: Dr Ben Inglis Bedrooms: Deanes Interiors Swan Systems Blinds: Waterside Blinds Builder: R & G Gamblin General Builders Target Building Butcher: Bishop's Waltham Butchers

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Cafe: The Coffee House Cafe Carpets & Flooring: Wilton Carpets Chimney Sweep: Pebble Beach Sweeps Computer Services: Home Computer Help Plates PCS

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Drain Services: Cleansing Service Group Electrician: Assure Electrical Ltd D.Daniel Electrical Services Ltd Fencing: Colourfence Financial Services: Newman Cozens Financia Mg. SBA Financial Furniture: Deanes Interiors Swan Systems Garage Doors: Fix Quick Garage Doors Solent Garage Doors Garage Services: Scuffs 2 Scratches Wickham Tyre & Auto Centre Garden Design & Services: Arbor-Call Tree Surgeons Davis Tree Care Jon Curtis Tree Surgery & Garden M. Lawn Tech Revitalise Gardens Woodleigh Landscapes Gas Services: See Plumbing

Distribution - Discover Meon Valley is published every month and distributed by Royal Mail to two alternating areas. In January, March etc it goes to homes and businesses in the SO32 1, SO32 3 and GU32 1 sectors.

In February, April etc it goes to SO32 2, PO17 5, PO17 6 sectors. This is a total of around 13,300 properties over the two month distribution.

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 Melanie on

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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form – electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise – without the prior consent of the publisher. Publisher: Discover Magazines Ltd, 57 Wood End Way, Chandlers Ford SO53 4LN.

Kitchens: Dream Doors Locksmith: Winlocks Plumbing Services (including bathroom installation and gas and boiler services) see also Property Maintenance: Gair Gas Gas Appliance Services Pipe Dreams Tom Mitchell Plumbing TP Watts Printer: Warwick Printing Company Property Maintenance & Improvements: BBI Dream Doors Hire A Handy Hero R & G Gamblin General Builders Target Building Solar Panels: Energy My Way

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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning ÒMaking sure the right money, goes to the right people, at the right timeÓ Ð The SBA Philosophy You will learn: ¥ How to reduce Inheritance Tax. ¥ How to protect your family home from ravages of Long Term Care costs. ¥ How to protect your ChildrenÕs Inheritance from divorce. ¥ How to keep your money in the family bloodline. ¥ How to get peace of mind, that you have the right Will in place.

About our Speaker Steven Blofield is a highly qualified Financial & Estate Planner and has been helping his clients for over a decade. Steven is a popular local speaker, who can explain complex financial issues in an easy to understand and entertaining way. He is also proud to be the financial expert columnist for the Meon Valley News and the Chichester Observer.

We have two workshops available on Thursday 31st January 2013 at Cam Hall, Fareham; 3.30pm to 5.30pm and 7pm to 9pm.

Only 20 places available to book, please call us NOW on 01489 878290 ÒWe were blissfully unaware of what we were losing out on until we met you and now that we have benefited personally so much from your expertise and knowledge we feel secure now in our future plans.Ó Ð Mr. & Mrs. Clarke (Hayling Island)

Michelmersh Barn, St Clairs Farm, Wickham Road, Droxford, Southampton SO32 3PW Tel: 01489 878290 Fax: 01489 877547 E-mail: enquiries@sba-financial.co.uk Website: www.sba-financial.co.uk

SBA Financial Ltd. is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Registered in England and Wales: 5669998. Registered Office: Wellesley House, 204 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7AN

Will you or won’t you?

Around 70% of the UK population donÕt have a will!

Come to our FREE Wills & Estate Planning Workshop Thursday 31st January 2013 Cams Hall, Fareham at 3.30pm and 7pm!

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