Discover Romsey June-July 2016

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Gardening with Pippa Greenwood

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Dunwood Manor Nursing Home

Situated just outside Romsey this stately manor house sits in 12 acres of beautiful gardens and blends the very latest in equipment and comfort within an historic and classic building.

General nursing care for clients 60 years and above is catered for, plus respite, specialist palliative and nursing care for physically disabled clients from 18 years and above.

Two light and airy lounges and a seperate dining room, all offer stunning views over the gardens and grounds.

We have a licensed bar for the use of our residents and our specialist activities organisers arrange group and individual entertainment.

Our mini-bus runs regular trips to

Romsey town, churches and pubs as well as the theatre and cinema.

In warmer weather residents can sit out in the attractive patio areas and enjoy the views over the grounds.

Hairdressing, physiotherapy, chiropody dental and optical services plus a visiting library are all available within the home.

Finally our own hydrotherapy pool offers a tremendous boost to the health well-being and lifestyle of our residents.

Dunwood Manor Nursing Home, Sherfield English, Nr. Romsey, Hants. SO51 6FD Tel: 01794 513033 www.sentinel-healthcare.com

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Fabulous Fifth Folk Festival New Forest Folk Festival, Plaitford, near Romsey, now in its fifth year, can boast a fantastic line-up yet again, with headlining popular folk bands Show of Hands, Feast of Fiddles and Fotheringay.

Plus, this year a contemporary folk band Ranagri, who have teamed up with Tony Christie, (believed to be one of the finest singers of our generation), to create some exciting new music.

Their joint new album ‘The Great Irish Songbook’, celebrates traditional songs from a shared Irish heritage.

The decision was made last year

Photographs by Keith Curtis

Feast of Fiddles on stage

the folk scene a completely new sound.”

to bring forward the date of the festival to the beginning of the festival season, to avoid clashing with other events in the area. The date for this year’s festival is 6th – 10th July.

Nick Curtis, who organises the logistics of the festival says, “We are really excited to have such a great line-up and are already planning for next year’s bands to ensure we can offer our folk fans the best on the circuit.

Tony commented; “I have always liked the traditional Irish songs and the opportunity for me to perform with Ranagri at the New Forest Festival this year is great.

We are playing just before Feast of Fiddles in the line-up and I personally can’t wait to see them in full swing.”

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GARDENING

Tackling Troublesome Weeds

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Why is it that weeds always seem to grow faster and more vigorously than pretty well anything you actually choose to plant in your garden? It’s certainly the case in my garden! In no time at all they come into growth, produce sizeable leaves and stems and quite often seem to be flowering and then seeding in only a few weeks.

Top of my weed hate list is that tiny and innocuous looking one called hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta). It produces a rather attractive little rosette of leaves which in no time at all is topped with a short spike with tiny and indeed pretty white flowers. So why do I despise it?

It is simply that it spreads by pinging out its seeds within such a short space of time that if you don’t pull them up very promptly you soon have what amounts to a forest of these plants all over your garden. Weeds are typically described as ‘any plant which is growing in the wrong place’ and this could mean your flowerbeds, your vegetable garden, your shrubbery or even your lawn.

So what is it that makes weeds such a nuisance?

• They feed and take up moisture in great quantities in order to grow in the way they do, and sometimes compete actively with the nearby garden plants that you are so carefully nurturing.

• Some of them grow so rapidly that they can create shade and so stunt the growth of smaller plants nearby.

• Those which have an almost ground-cover like effect can soon swamp garden plants and cause their growth to be distorted or held back.

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harbour pests or diseases which can then move on to your garden plants.

Everyone has some weeds in their garden, but what can you do to minimise the problems they cause, yet avoid spending hours on end with a hoe in your hand or a sprayer at your fingertips?

• Always try and get on top of weeds early in the year removing as many as you can before your garden plants start to grow strongly will make weeding easier and also cut down on the amount of competition the weeds cause.

A hoe is one of the quickest ways to effectively kill off most annual weeds, but it needs to be a good one. My favourite is UK designed with a heartshaped head and a blade on all edges, meaning that you are hoeing every time you pull or push the hoe – it also has a relatively small head to making it easier to hoe in confined spaces, between plants and in gaps in between rows without risk of damage to your plants. It is a hoe we fight over at home; find out more on my website.

• Disturb the soil as little as possible when you weed, as this often causes more weed seeds to germinate, and even if these have been lying dormant in the soil for some while, as soon as the soil is disturbed

they come to life - so if you are not careful you may make the problem worse.

• Some people avoid anything other than an early weeding and a late weeding, as they find that regular weeding seems to bring many more seeds to the surface and encourages weed seed germination; hence it is best to put up with a few weeds during the growing season.

• Whatever you do, it is essential to remove your weeds before they set seed – that old saying of ‘one year’s seeds is seven years’ weeds’ really is true in many cases.

• Avoid composting any weeds which are setting seed, have set seed or have particularly pernicious and resilient roots (dock and dandelion are classic examples of these).

• When removing deep-rooted weeds such as dock and dandelion, always make sure that you take out every

fragment of root, as each piece left behind has the potential to form a new plant. The best tool I know for removing dandelion roots in one go is my little red-handled weeder – small but built out of stern stuff and by tucking the hook-like head beneath the rosette of leaves and close to the centre of the plant, I find it easy to pull out the root in its entirety almost every time.

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• Don’t take a short cut by rotovating ground which is heavily infested with weeds such as dandelions, docks, nettles or couch grass, as you’ll be chopping up their roots and helping to create more plants!

• If you want to sow annuals or vegetable crops directly and minimise later problems with weeds, then try the stale seedbed technique. All this

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• Don’t forget the importance of a good deep mulch; many weeds can be kept at bay or the seeds prevented from germinating successfully if you cover the soil surface with a mulch which is a minimum of two or preferably three inches (5 – 7.5 cm) deep.

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Throughout the streets and in venues all around the town, the best of local musicians bring you an eclectic mix of folk, jazz, blues, soul, rock, bluegrass, classical and world music. Together with colourful dance displays and children’s entertainment there is plenty of entertainment on offer. From big bands on the Cornmarket main stage to intimate acoustic music in tranquil gardens, cheerful pub sessions and spellbinding storytelling there is something for everyone.

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In the 1930s, magazines predicted a really exciting thing called the smart home - a home where everything was automated and easy to control. It’s taken its time to turn up, but smart home technology is finally here.

From your boiler to your light bulbs, there’s an app for almost everything.

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Fran: In the last six weeks I’ve been in Mexico City, Texas, Paris, Tokyo, Berlin, London, Glasgow, Milan and now here.

We’re just running around telling everyone we’ve got a record out! We hadn’t been played for a long time on the radio and I think that’s because we’d gone off to be dads. We were putting records out but we weren’t putting the ‘foot down’.

Now the kids are 8,9, 10 years old we can really concentrate on getting out there.

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Blokes do that?

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so we could buy that time with our kids. A lot of (other) people buy gold racing cars and ridiculous, stupid things but I think it was money well spent.

You’re credited for paving the way for the likes of Coldplay and Keane. That’s pretty amazing?

Andy: We invented Coldplay in a room.

Fran: We constructed them out of foam and bits of wires – and gave them our cast-off songs <laughs>. We were around at the end of the nineties, and we made the ‘Man Who’ album which was pretty incongruous with what was going around at the time and it was very successful – and I think when something like that happens, the record industry goes ‘let’s sign a bunch of this’ so for the next four years that was pretty much what you got.

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You’re on tour throughout May. You’re looking forward to that?

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Andy: We get to play it every night and people still go mad to it so it’s still our touching point.

Fran: I like that song because it’s really easy to play – it’s super simple! When you’re playing songs in a gig, the more complicated chord structures and rhythms, and then you have to think about lyrics, they get in the way of enjoying the show.

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by Tom Hughes “Tom? Tom! Put down that silly magazine and listen.”

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“Amazing. Listen, it’s about Hannah.”

My ears pricked up at the mention of our teenage protégé. “What about Hannah?”

“Well, you know that boy she likes at school? The good-looking one that’s taller than you?”

“No. But do continue.”

“Well - and don’t breathe a word they’re talking.”

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“No! Don’t be nosey. Just be happy that she’s talking to a nice boy.

Here she comes. And no smart remarks thank you.” And with that Hannah, mobile device positioned firmly in front of her face, plopped down on the sofa opposite.

A pause, then. “So, your mother informs me that you’re talking to a boy.”

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“Are you talking now? Well it’s not much of a conversation.”

Hannah rolled her eyes as she held up her phone.

“Er, Snapchat, hello?”

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“Tom, talking, in this context means that they are, well you know, talking.”

“I think I’ve just about grasped that concept, thank you. And so what comes next?”

Sarah leant over and eyes widening said, “Well after talking, if it goes well, then it’s... speaking!”

My mouth dropped open in astonishment - who’d have thought? I was about to throw in my twopenn’orth when up piped Hannah.

“Er, I am actually here in the room you know? For goodness sake!” (Or words to that effect). With parental embarrassment now at its absolute zenith, Hannah, her eyes rolling like a zombie, flounced out in disgust.

My Dearly Beloved and I returned to watching Wanted Down Under.

“That wife is bullying him into going, why doesn’t he just tell her? I say dear, she’s..what’s the matter?”

“Tom, after the way you spoke to Hannah about that boy, well I wouldn’t be surprised if they ended up not speaking at all. Anyway I’m not staying here, I’m off out.”

“Where to?”

“None of your business. And do you know why? Because…we’re not speaking!”

Fortunately, in short order Hannah and her new squeeze did in fact begin “speaking” and very soon after (proving the ancient maxim that ‘faint heart ne’er won fair lady’) Hannah was asked out on a date to the cinema. And who was

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1. Place all the fruit in a large saucepan with the sugar and 3 tbsp cold water. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the juices begin to run. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

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STATIONARY ENGINES 2 & 3 Jul National Motor Museum A range of historic stationary engines is put on display in the attraction grounds. www. beaulieu.co.uk/events 90 GLORIOUS YEARS 2, 3, 4 Jul St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Fordingbridge SP6 1BE Stunning floral carpet. Tableaux around the church. Vintage vehicles. Craft stalls. Bric a brac.

Evening entertainment. Church services. Brass band. Church tower tours. Refreshments.

Admission to event free.

Donations welcomed. Sat 10-5.

Sun 11-5. Mon 10-4.

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MOTOWN SUMMER SOUL 9 Jul, 7.30pm to 9.30pm Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Madison Heights will get you dancing the night away to timeless hits from the 60s.

Gates will open at 6.15pm for you to enjoy your picnic and chat with friends. http://www3.hants.gov. uk/hilliergardens BEGGARS FAIR 9 Jul Cornmarket, Romsey SO51 8GB In the streets and in venues all around the town, the best of local performers bring you folk, jazz, blues and world music, colourful dance displays and children’s entertainment. Expect to see and hear over 80 acts across 17 venues and all for free.

LET’S ROCK CONCERT 9 Jul Southampton Concert An action packed day of general 80s madness. There will be plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival! www. letsrocksouthampton.com UNI OPEN DAY 9 Jul, 10-4pm University of Southampton SO17 1BJ Get a feel for university life, learn about subjects, degrees and courses direct from our academics, join us for tours of campuses and facilities, and get tips for applying to study here.

will be £5 with seniors £4 01725 513482 CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW 16 & 17 Jul, 10-5pm Lyndhurst Community Centre, High St Car Park, SO43 7NY martinpiercy@yahoo.co.uk 07849459132 BEATRIX POTTER EXHIBITION 16 Jul to 4 Aug Mottisfont, Romsey SO51 0LP 30 original drawings and watercolours by perhaps the world’s most beloved children’s illustrator and author. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont

THEATRE AT MOTTISFONT 14 Jul, 7pm to 9.30pm Mottisfont, Nr Romsey SO51 0LN Spoof Agatha Christie murder mystery comedy romp “Murder on The Terrace”. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont OPEN GARDEN 16 & 17 Jul, 10-4pm Greenview Residential Care Home, Lockerley, Romsey, SO51 0JN A tranquil and organic haven with lots of summer planting. The remains of the Salisbury Andover Canal run through the two acres of garden. There are mature shrubs and trees and a centre bed, where climbers are being encouraged over a large frame.

There will be some delicious homemade cakes to sample.

Price £2.00 per adult, children under 12 free. Opening for British Red Cross. 02392 894205 FORDINGBRIDGE SUMMER FESTIVAL 16 Jul, 10.30am Fordingbridge Recreation Ground SP6 1AH Traditional crafts, charity and commercial stalls, bands and lots of ‘have a go’ events such as bowling, juggling workshop, archery and more.

Entry tickets to the Festival are available on the day. Children under 16 years will be admitted free whilst entry fees for adults

ROMSEY WARHORSE CELEBRATIONS 20 Jul, 7.30pm to 9.30pm Romsey Abbey (Church rooms) The St. Swithun’s and Romsey Abbey Women’s Group welcomes women of all ages, faiths and denominations to their meetings. The last meeting before summer is a video of the Romsey Warhorse Celebrations, with a ploughman’s supper for members who previously signed up. www.romseyabbey.org.uk jim.carole.allenmorley@gmail. com IN HARMONY IN THE ABBEY 23 July, 7.30 pm Romsey Abbey Romsey Male Voice Choir in concert with Romsey Ladies Choir and Annie Tatnall (soprano).

In aid of Abbey funds. Tickets:

£10 (seats unreserved) from Romsey Tourist Information Centre (01794 512987) , Romsey MVC (01794 514880) or on the door.

SUMMER POOL PARTY 23 Jul Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre, Bransgrove BH23 8EE Bring your swimming gear and make a splash this summer at one of our Pool Parties.

With music, water fights, games and water sports in the outdoor pool you will be guaranteed to make a big splash! Fancy making a night of it? Why not pitch a tent and Camp under the stars? Bring your water pistols for a water fight!

13:00-18:00, £5pp 01425 672347 THE NEW FOREST AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW 26-28 Jul Brockenhurst SO42 7QH An annual agricultural show held for three days at the end of July at New Park, Brockenhurst in Hampshire. www. newforestshow.co.uk/ STICK MAN TRAIL 30 Jul to 4 Sep, 11-4pm Bolderwood car park SO43 7GQ Join Stick Man on his quest to the family tree! Pick up an activity pack from the Information Unit, follow the trail and complete fun activities along the way! £3 per activity pack. Suitable for all. Dogs welcome if kept on lead. Forestry Commission 0300 067 4601.

TROUT N ABOUT 7 Aug, 10-4pm Stockbridge High Street A thriving local food festival with over 100 stalls. Free car parking and a vintage bus offering free ‘hop on - hop off’ services. www. tnastockbridge.co.uk info@ tnastockbridge.co.uk 53

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