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Hello and Welcome I was chatting with some friends recently about the conundrum of why it takes so long to do little tasks. One was saying about the button that had been on the windowsill for a month, and another was wringing her hands about the picture that she bought in the summer and still hadn’t hung up.

My shameful overdue task was a dress lurking in the bottom of the washing basket. Being an evening dress I had no urgency for it, and as it wouldn’t have fitted me anyway until recently*, the motivation wasn’t there. Still five years is a long time to leave something unwashed!

Suffice to say, the act of confessing was enough to spur all of us into getting our jobs done. Each of our tasks took next to no time and left us wondering why on earth we hadn’t done them before. We couldn’t come up with an answer but resolved to try to stop the procrastination.

To be fair to ourselves though, often the stalling is genuinely to do with lack of time, ability or tools. Never is this brought home more than this time of year. The first light of spring shows up wear and tear on our properties, and Claudia

Leaf has written about this on page 12. Then when you go out into the garden the long wet winter has left a real job for us to do to bring our gardens back to even an acceptable level, let alone ‘glorious’. It can be overwhelming when you see how much is to be done.

It is time to ‘outsource’. Rather than beat yourself up about all those jobs you have neither the time, the inclination or the ability to undertake, look through Discover Romsey and find a man (or woman) who can!

Tania *More updates have been added to my weight loss blog at www.discoveryourtoes.co.uk.

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2. Which literary character frees a captive who he names Friday and who becomes his companion?

3. Which annual health awareness day first took place on Ash Wednesday in 1984?

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The Reshaping of Britain’s Railways Have you ever thrown away something you think you don’t need any more and then some time later you find a use for it, and it’s too late?

It happened to the whole country in the years 1963-1970, when we closed a third of our railway stations and 4,000 of our 18,000 miles of railway line.

The axe man always blamed for this carnage is Dr Richard Beeching, chairman of the British Railways Board from 1962-1965 and author of the report, ‘The Reshaping of Britain’s Railways’ published 50 years ago in March 1963, which started the slaughter. He died in 1985 but who was he? And was he entirely to blame?

A physicist by discipline, Beeching rose through the ranks of ICI to become an expert in production efficiency. In 1959, he was seconded to a committee of the British Transport Commission which wanted to cut the railway network’s losses. These had risen from £15.6m in 1956, just after the ambitious modernisation plan that started the replacement of steam by diesel and electric, to £42m in 1960.

Beeching was a great advocate of deep cuts in the network, clashing with committee chairman Sir Ivan Stedeford – a stance which earned him the favour of Transport Minister Ernest Marples. Marples was an apostle of road transport – a fact entirely unconnected with his family firm’s road-building contracts: he sold his shares when he took office, albeit with a clause allowing him to buy them back at the same price. Dr Beeching was given the chair of the BRB (at a salary more than twice that of the Prime Minister’s) and soon published his report which was duly rushed into action.

The following year Labour came to power on a promise to stop the bitterly unpopular programme, but, lured by the promise of easy

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savings, it reneged. Beeching himself returned to ICI in late 1965 after the summary rejection of a second report advising even deeper cuts; but Labour continued to implement the 1963 recommendations right up to 1970.

The promise was a cruel illusion. The 70,000 jobs, 2,600 country stations, 300,000 goods wagons, and 4,000 miles of branch line that disappeared saved nothing, and in 1970 British Rail lost not £42m but £100m.

Beeching may have been a production expert, but he had no understanding of logistics. Whilst many lines may have been unprofitable (30% of them carried just 1% of all passengers, while 50% of all stations raised just 2% of overall ticket revenue) they fed the main lines and had made them profitable. Freight carriage, too, dwindled as large factories lost the branch lines that connected their sidings to the network and so, took to the roads.

It’s suspected that Beeching’s recommendations were more political than operational. Apart from Marples’s rumoured venality, powerful forces both in business and the trade unions favoured road; and the railway, with its record of failure (3,300 miles of branch line had already been closed in the previous 15 years), had no counter-argument. Beeching did not consider the huge efficiency savings available through slashing the over-manning of the branch network: his brief was to cut, and cut he did.

He described his programme as “surgery, not mad chopping”: he was certainly not the kind of surgeon you would want operating on you.

We could do with those 4,000 miles of line now, as our roads strain and burst. The moral of this story is – don’t ever chuck things out, because you never know when they might come in handy.

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

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

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Time For A Spring Clean

By Claudia Leaf I had invited an old school friend around for coffee and was trying hard to make a good impression.

Suddenly a shaft of spring sunlight flooded my lounge, making me cringe with embarrassment.

With a growing sense of shame I watched as this unforgiving shaft of light slid across the room, showing up the grubby finger marks on the door, the ring marks on my glass table and a thick layer of dust on the mantelpiece.

When it finally landed at my friend’s feet, close to a dirty paw mark our dog had left on the carpet, I saw a look of alarm on her face.

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I had a nanosecond to decide whether I should openly confess my domestic shortcomings or keep quiet.

“Oh, don’t worry”, I replied. “It’ll brush off when it’s dry.”

She left soon afterwards, still apologising. I took a deep breath and realised it was time for some spring cleaning.

An article in the Manufacturer and Builder magazine of 1872 (a “practical journal of industrial progress”) describes spring cleaning as “The season of general cleaning, when all the corners and closets are overturned and hidden things are brought to light”.

Whilst period dramas such as “Downton Abbey” have inspired a new generation to revive traditional kitchen skills, it’s questionable whether 21st century householders will be tempted to adopt the cleaning methods recommended by the magazine, which include black-leading grates, whitewashing walls and scalding bedsteads.

The Victorians may have excelled at spring cleaning but they certainly didn’t invent it. Some historians believe that the origins of this tradition date back

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to the ancient Persian New Year, the Iranian Norouz, which falls on the first day of spring. Iranians still practice “khooneh tekouni” – which literally translates as ‘shaking the house’ – at this time.

The Jewish feast of Passover is a religious festival that also hints at a possible origin for spring cleaning. During the holiday the faithful are instructed to refrain from eating any leavened foodstuffs (‘chametz’). The Bible commands that even tiny crumbs must be removed from the house and this results in a ritual hunt for crumbs by candlelight during the evening before the holiday begins.

Christianity has its own spring cleaning traditions.

In Greece, householders clean everything thoroughly either before or during the first week of Lent, as a physical manifestation of Lent’s message of spiritual cleansing and renewal.

For the ancient Chinese, the concept of New Year cleaning is associated with good fortune. They believed that people should sweep their floors and clean their houses to rid them of any negative influences that may have accumulated during the last twelve months. Householders then locked up the broom for a few days to prevent sweeping away any good luck that might have entered at the turn of the year.

When ancient cultures share such similar traditions it’s hard to say exactly when and where the idea of ‘spring cleaning’ originated. However, it’s obvious that the urge to clear away the cobwebs of winter and prepare for the summer months is hard-wired into human DNA. Personally I believe that our seasonal enthusiasm to get busy with a mop and broom is always motivated by the same thing: it’s that accusing beam of sunlight that shows us up in front of guests.

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Short Story The Mystery of Mill Hill There had been mysterious events up at Mill Hill in recent weeks. When neighbours Mavis and Jean met for their weekly gossip over an all-day breakfast in the Cosy Cob Café it seemed natural that this should be their main topic of conversation.

“Three times it’s happened, always on a Thursday evening,” Mavis whispered conspiratorially. “Cars.

Four in the first week and by last week it had gone up to seven. All of them pull up outside number thirty”.

Jean listened and sipped her milky coffee.

“And then men in anoraks,” Mavis mouthed the words. “They all pile in through Velma Pick’s front door.” The ladies exchanged horrified glances.

“Not that I’ve been prying of course.” It was odd that Mavis claimed to detest prying when she was such an expert at it. “But I do need to check no-one’s blocking my drive in case I need the car.”

Jean nodded in agreement, although she knew perfectly well that Mavis never drove her car after dark.

Velma Pick was not someone either of them considered a close friend. She was always happy to help out with the WI but her Victoria sponge had lately been below par. At the last meeting she had stared dreamily out of the village hall window at the night sky and taken forever to dry the tea cups. Both ladies agreed, with the benefit of hindsight, that Velma Pick had become rather distant and secretive.

Jean had some evidence of her own to share.

“Last Thursday I was taking Wuffles for his walk when I saw this lanky chap with Velma. They were carrying a large case into her house.”

Jean paused for dramatic effect.

“I wasn’t eavesdropping, but I distinctly heard him say, ‘I’m happy for anyone to have a go on the equipment, just so long as I can supervise.’”

Mavis and Jean exchanged quizzical glances.

“What do you think it could be?” Jean asked.

“Well, as you know,” Mavis grumbled, “without decent street lighting we’re completely in the dark.”

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Jean did know. Recently Mavis had complained bitterly about the state of the lighting on Mill Hill. Jean was surprised that Mavis hadn’t written to the Parish Council about it yet; after all she was known for her enthusiastic letter writing campaigns. In the past year she had written to complain about the wobbly flagstone outside the Nags Head, the discoloured grout in the public lavatory and the mobile library van driver’s insinuating cough.

Then Jean remembered something else.

“By the time I walked back with Wuffles, they must have all been in the house. And you will never guess what happened next.”

Mavis shook her head.

“They turned out all the lights.” Jean had her friend’s full attention now. “But she had her patio doors open because I could hear voices.”

“What were they talking about?” Mavis asked nervously.

“I heard someone say it was thanks to Velma that everyone could see everything in such detail.

Then I heard her giggle coquettishly like this.”

Jean performed an exaggerated giggle. She had a background in amateur dramatics.

Mavis had heard enough. She made up her mind to write a strong letter to the Parish Council explaining how the absence of decent street lighting was allowing Velma Pick to ruin the good reputation of Mill Hill.

She might have saved herself the price of a stamp, if she’d taken the time to read the poster on the Cosy Cob notice board: ‘Interested in astronomy? Join our friendly stargazing club and see the stars from Mill Hill.

Contact Velma Pick, all welcome’.

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Dear Maggie I urgently need your advice. I’m 38, with a wife and two kids and a secure job. Back home in Manchester my mother has had a terrible stroke and my father is pleading with me to return.

My sister lives up there too but she’s got domestic problems of her own and is desperate for me to move back and provide more support. My dilemma is whether to uproot my wife and kids and move back north, or stay here. If I stay here I would never forgive myself for neglecting my parents.

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Dear Mark, I’m sorry to hear about your mother. It sounds like you feel a lot of emotional pressure to return home. I notice the words ‘terrible’ and ‘desperate’ and wonder whose words those are. I’m guessing that old family dynamics have surfaced and you want to avoid blame by giving in to their demands. Is this a pattern you recognise from the past?

The people I’m not hearing are your wife and children.

You feel caught in the middle and I sense that emotions, rather than practicalities, are driving your thoughts right now.

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Land Rover Freelander What is it?

Land Rover’s perennial compact SUV given a little wipe over with the flannel to freshen it up. The changes aren’t huge inside or out, but they’re enough to give it a new lease of life. The talking points on the outside are some smart new headlights, new rear tail-lights that look like dumpy red snowmen, and a more striking grille.

Inside it’s had more attention with an Evoque-ess makeover.

Land Rover has given its perennial premium compact SUV a nip and tuck for 2013 – but is it enough to keep buyers interested in the off-roader?

We take it for a spin in the icy wilds of snow-blown Canada. rugged Brit. All are newer than the Freelander and are tough competition to the Land Rover.

Is it any good?

What’s under the bonnet?

If you were hoping for a whole new car, you’ll be sorely disappointed. This revision is a nip and tuck at best bringing its styling into line with the other, newer models in the range. However there’s no denying that the Freelander is extremely capable off-road – some of the terrain we tackled on the launch was positively frightening and it sailed right through it.

What’s the kit like?

The revisions inside bring the Freelander up to date, but we had rather hoped they’d have done more with the exterior. The new lights are striking, but nowhere near as bold as its sister cars which is a shame, however its capability off road can’t be doubted and despite its age we still think it’s a rugged alternative to some often rather boring Germanic offerings. It’s worth a look for the ponypulling set.

There are two diesel units which are both 2.2 litres in size but with different power outputs, 147 bhp and 187 bhp, they both offer four-wheel drive.

There’s also a 150PS version in two-wheel drive form, but quite why you’d opt for that we have no idea apart from its lower CO2 emissions. We tried a brilliant 2.0-litre petrol engine too on our road test in Canada, but sadly this won’t be coming to the UK. In fact, it was actually our pick of the bunch.

It’s on the inside where the manufacturer has really gone to work. The centre console is new and the old Terrain Response dial has been swapped for buttons from the Evoque. A new instrument cluster has been installed which has a five inch display that offers the important details. It now has keyless go, a brilliant hitch assist that helps drivers line up their tow bar and clever voice activation. There are three new colours to choose from paint wise and the stereo system provided by Meridian is nothing short of extravagant.

Any rivals?

There are lots, and that’s the problem. Audi Q5, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and VW Tiguan all represent very talented and capable alternatives to the

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What’s our verdict?

The Knowledge Model: Land Rover Freelander Price: £39,805 Engine: 2.2 litre, diesel Power: 187 bhp, 420Nm Max speed: 118 mph 0-60mph: 8.7s MPG (comb’d): 40.4 Emissions: 185g/km

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Horsebridge & Kings Sombourne Walk Walk Distance 4.7 miles Historical Notes Horsebridge is situated on the old ‘Sprat & Winkle’ railway line that ran from Andover to Kimbridge junction in the south. Royal Assent was granted in July 1858 for the line to be built by converting a canal built earlier in 1792. The route was to run parallel to the rivers Test and Anton. A 14gun salute celebrated the cutting of the first sod by Lord Palmerston in a field near his home at Broadlands, Romsey. The line opened to traffic in 1865 but was not a commercial success, closing in 1964.

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

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

• Walk along the road in the direction of Romsey. Follow the road as it bends around a large barn on your left and at the end of the barn turn left onto a signed bridleway.

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

• Cross the road diagonally left onto a lay-by.

At the left hand side of a metal farm gate join a footpath running parallel to the main road.

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

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

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

• Turn right then left onto Furzedown Road.

Walk down this road then turn right along the road signposted to the Sombournes.

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

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

• Walk uphill to a bungalow on your right named ‘Sunrise’. Turn left up some wooden steps onto the signed Clarendon Way. • Turn right and walk uphill following the field

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right-hand boundary. Near the top of the hill, emerge onto a metalled lane and turn left.

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

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

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

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

Walk past Faithfulls Drove on your right to a ‘T’ junction. Turn right onto the Dunbridge road. Continue along the road past the Broughton turning on your right.

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

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Continue along the remains of this Roman Road that at onetime ran from Sarum to Winchester.

Continue along this path as it crosses over the various branches of the river once more.

At a stile, cross into a field.

The path here is indistinct, but walk straight across the centre of the field bearing slightly diagonally left towards a hedgerow.

Cross a stile to join the track bed of the redundant railway.

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

On joining the road, turn right to rejoin your car

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local groups WOODLEY & CRAMPMOOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB Woodley Village Hall, School Rd, Romsey 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 2pm Romsey Job Club Trying to find a job? If you live around Romsey, why not Wellow Flower ArrangEment Society drop in to our Job Club on a Wednesday morning between Meetings held fourth Monday in the month at Plaitford 9.30 and 12.30? We can’t offer you a job, but we can offer Village Hall at 7.30 pm New members welcome. you help in finding one. You can browse for jobs on our Tel: Sonia on 01794 322205 or Liz on 01794 322263. computers , prepare your cv If you need to brush up your IT Flower Arrangement Classes/ skills, we can help you with that as well. All in an informal Workshops. setting, with a cup of tea or coffee. We’re at Company Woodley Village Hall, School Road, Romsey.

House, Romsey School, Greatbridge, SO51 8ZB. Ring 01794 Mondays 1.30 - 3.30pm 522106 for more information 1st & 3rd Monday - Beginners and intermediates (separate WELLOW TEA DANCE tables) Wellow Village Hall from 3pm to 5pm every second Everybody Welcome Contact: Denise 02380 741299 or Wednesday in the month except August.

Sandy 01794 511335 for details.

The price is £3.25, and the music is provided by a small Braishfield Flower Arrangement Society band, and tea, cakes and a raffle are included in the price.

Meet on the fourth Thursday of the month at Braishfield Village Hall 7.30pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01794 Romsey Open Gate Stroke Club A social club for anyone who has had a stroke, we meet 368259 / 02380 731162 every Tuesday at The Abbey Rooms 2.15pm Romsey W.I. Welcomes new members Tel: 0845 3033 100 The Crosfield Hall Annexe, Broadwater Road, Romsey, ROMSEY ARTHRITIS HYDROTHERAPY GROUP SO51 8GL Help soothe Arthritic joints, helping to relieve pain in the Every fourth Wednesday in the month commencing Hydrotherapy Pool. Join us as a member for £5 per year.

7.30pm. Visitors will be warmly welcomed. We have sections for Crafts, Darts, Walking, Scrabble and outings. We Weekly sessions are subsidised. Transport is not available, but sessions are held locally. For further information contact also have trips to the theatre. alan.coltsrd@o2.co.uk Mrs Linda Hill 01794 323838 Romsey Modellers, ROMSEY HEARING CONCERN Ampfield Village Hall, 3rd Wed in the month. 8pm – 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month 2 to 4 pm 10pm We are a plastic modelling club catering for all Appletree Centre, Romsey (behind Romsey Library) modelling genres and skill levels from beginners to well The clubs’ programme has a wide variety of activities, seasoned gurus. For more information please see www. which includes speakers, social events and outings. Visitors romseymodellers.co.uk and new members are very welcome to visit this friendly Romsey Sub-aqua Club. club, whose aim is to minimise the restrictions of deafness.

Club night is Tuesday evening at Stanbridge Earls School You do not have to be deaf to visit or join us, you just need 7.30 - 9 pm. Come dive and snorkel with us! We offer an empathetic approach to people with a hearing loss. We try-dives and training and welcome new members. (Note: are always looking for help, so if you are interested please for security reasons at the School please contact us before contact Anne Gale on 02380735858, alternatively email coming along.) Email: info@romseysac.com Website hearingconcernromsey@gmail.com. www.romseysac.com Romsey Sea Cadets NOMADS music and drama group Romsey Sports Field, Southampton Road, Romsey SO51 8AT NOMADS meet every Friday 8pm, Woodley Village Hall, Tuesdays for 12 – 18 year olds or School Road, Romsey. We have been part of the local Thursdays for 10 – 18 year olds community for 35 years and new members are welcomed. Activities and competitions in every area include sailing, New members needed for our Summer show, all ages rowing, canoeing, swimming, 5-a-side football, shooting & welcome. Come along or phone Rachel: 023 8049 8955 or camp craft. 01794 514387 romseyseacadets@gmail.com Clare: 01794 523578 - for more information.

Bike Rides Romsey Hares and Tortoises local bike rides. Easy-paced South Hants Historical Aviation Society rides from Romsey. Afternoon rides, with tea stop on the The Conservative Club Romsey First Wed in the month 3rd Saturday of each month and day rides, with lunch stop 7.30pm. Welcomes new members. on the 1st Saturday of each month. Social events too. Come For more information visit www.shhas.co.uk.

Romsey Flower Arrangement Society Second Wednesday of the month. North Baddesley Village Hall 7.00pm Welcomes new members info@wessexandjerseyflowers.co.uk

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and make friends. ‘Taster’ participation is free.

Contact Viv, romsey@southhampshirectc.org.uk or telephone on 01794 368207.

Meditation as a way of prayer Every Friday 11am to 12pm starting 4 May 2012.

An opportunity to explore & experience the stillness & silence of contemplative prayer. Wisdom Centre, Romsey, Hants SO51 8EL. 01794 830206. reception@ wisdomhouseromsey.co.uk. www.christian-meditation. org.uk TEST VALLEY CROQUET CLUB Test Valley Croquet Club play from April to September at Hunts Farm Sports Ground, Timsbury. Founded over 10 years ago the club is thriving, informal and friendly.

All the club's facilities and equipment are available to members and their guests every day between April and September. New members of any age or experience are always welcome. Go along to a "mix-in" at 2pm on either afternoon to "have a go" or to watch, or make contact with Julie Gale, Secretary 01794 501043 or the John Smith, Captain 01794 340341 if you are only able to play in the evenings and at weekends ROMSEY MALE VOICE CHOIR Romsey Male Voice Choir’s team of 60 members share a passion for singing and fun. Come along to a rehearsal to hear what we do, all visitors welcome. The choir holds weekly rehearsals on Monday evenings in Romsey. 02380 663263, www.romseymvc.co.uk VIEWFINDERS OF ROMSEY CAMERA CLUB Every Tuesday throughout the year (except August) at Jubilee Hall, New Road, Timsbury, 7.30pm. We have a varied programme of competitions, talks and practical evenings for those with an interest in photography, and we welcome those just starting out in photography as well as more advanced workers. For more information, please see www.viewfinderscameraclub.org.uk or telephone our secretary Pam Watson on 01794 388429.

Transition Town Romsey We are a local not-for profit group run by volunteers, aiming to take action locally to make Romsey more sustainable and a better place to live. We are particularly concerned with the challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change and encourage people to get involved in our various groups. Website: www.transitiontownromsey. org.uk Art Classes Ampfield Golf Clubhouse, Monday mornings Wendy’s Art classes work on promoting new thinking skills in relation to art and creativity. 01794 523067 for more info.

NEW ADDITION TO LISTINGS Romsey Good Neighbours We are volunteers who take elderly, inform or disabled people to attend hospital, doctor or other medical appointments. If you need our service or could volunteer call Barbara Harper, Secretary of Romsey Good Neighbours (01794 522803).

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DIS COV ER WHAT ’S ON wildlife photographer/lecturer. £5, £4 for Friends of the Trust.

ATHELING VILLAS – OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 20 Apr, 21 Apr, 2 - 5pm Atheling Villas, SO45 6BR 1/3-acre Victorian villa garden with many rare plants. Admission £3, Children free (share to The Children’s Society). Contact 02380 849349.

what’s WOODLAND RESTORATION 3 Mar 11am to 3pm Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh Find out more about woodland restoration with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife and have a go at practical woodland management. Meet within the woodlands immediately behind Clandon Drive, Boyatt Wood. Tea and coffee will be available. Please wear warm clothing, suitable footwear and bring along lots of energy! Find out more at www. hiwwt.org.uk.

HUMAN JUKEBOX MUSIC QUIZ 4 Mar Fountain Court Hotel, SO45 3NE The format remains the same each week so entrants become familiar with the questions, but the music changes for each quiz. The fifteen rounds include questions on years, albums, singles, chart positions, band members, cover versions and many other varied subjects. £1 pp max of eight p/team. www. thehumanjukebox.co.uk.

ROMSEY NCT TABLE TOP SALE 9 Mar, 10am – 11.30am (members may enter at 9.45am) Mountbatten School, Whitenap Lane, SO51 5SY Baby and children’s clothes and equipment at bargain prices.

Refreshments on sale. £1 Adults.

GROW IT, COOK IT, EAT IT! 9 Mar, 9.30am – 1.00pm Out of Town Centre, Palace Lane, Beaulieu SO42 7YG Make the most of your garden and

kitchen with plenty of tips on what to do and when with Jeannette Owens. £20 including refreshments (£17.50 Friends of the Trust) (B).

01590 612401 THE ISLAND – OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 10 Mar, 2pm – 5.30pm The Island, SO51 0HP Fine display of daffodils and springflowering trees. Main garden has herbaceous and annual borders, fruit trees, rose pergola, lavender walk and extensive lawns. An arboretum planted in the 1930s by Sir Harold Hillier contains trees and shrubs. Adults £4, children free. Tel: 01794 512100.

TESTWOOD WILDLIFE TOTS 12 Mar, 10.30am and 1pm Testwood Lakes Centre, Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, SO40 3XP Stories, games and crafts for preschool children. (B) 02380 667929. £3 donation. Sorry, no dogs.

MONKS BROOK AND RIVER ITCHEN INVASIVE NON-NATIVE SPECIES FORUM 13 Mar, 10am – 4pm Hilt Community Centre, Hiltingbury Recreation Ground, Hiltingbury Road, SO53 5NP Hear about the invasive species on the Monks Brook, River Itchen and beyond. Find out how volunteers, community groups and project partners are tackling these species and future plans. Free but (B) contact Rachel Hardy on 023 8068 8352 or biodiversity@eastleigh. gov.uk. Free parking. No dogs.

PATRICK’S PATCH FREE GARDENING COURSE 16 Mar, 10am – 12pm Fairweather’s Garden Centre, High Street, Beaulieu SO42 7YB Warming the soil in preparation for early crops. Raking and leveling of plot. A guide to fertilizers, organic and inorganic and the plants reaction to them. Free.

SPRING INTO FAIRTRADE 16th Mar 10am to noon Methodist Church, Winchester Rd, Chandlers Ford Come and enjoy finest tea and coffee with homemade cakes and buy beautiful and unusual crafts.

Hear about the people behind the products and how buying fairtrade changes lives WILDEBEEST IN THE POTTING SHED 18 Mar, 7.30pm Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, SO51 8GL A humorous and nostalgic look at the history of the Hawk Conservancy Trust, featuring some of the people, mammals and birds involved from its early days as a wildlife park to its current standing as an award winning tourist attraction and conservation charity. £2. Janet Levitton on 01794 519262.

AN "A TO Z" OF THE NEW FOREST 20 Mar Out of Town Centre, Palace Lane, SO42 7YG Places, plants and wildlife - an interactive talk by John Coombes,

LIVING A HIGH LIFE IN SPAIN 26 Mar, 7.30pm Chandlers Ford Community Centre, Hursley Road, SO53 2FT Wildlife Photographer Brian Pettit will share some of his wildlife watching experiences in Spain.

Contact Barbara Hillier on 023 8026 6786. Parking available. £2 admission, including refreshments.

EGGS MARK THE SPOT 29 Mar and 1 Apr, 10am – 5pm Mottisfont House and Gardens, Mottisfont, SO51 0LP Complete the trail to win your chocolate egg! Appropriate footwear needed. Collect trail sheet in the Stable Block. £2 per trail. Tel: 01794 344020.

FILSKIT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SNOW WHITE 30 Mar, 11.30am and 2.30pm The Point, Leigh Road, SO50 9DE Think you know Snow White? Think again…! £6 (special family offers apply). Contact 023 8065 2333 BACK TO THE BRONZE AGE 4 Apr, 10am – 3pm Testwood Lakes Centre, Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, SO40 3XP Travel back in time 3500 years - dress like a Celt, investigate artefacts, take part in craft and survival activities and hear a Celtic tale. Suitable for children from 7 and must be accompanied by an adult. (B) on 02380 667929. £6 suggested donation. No dogs.

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LOCAL dOCTORs NHS Direct (24hr helpline) Abbey Mead Surgery Romsey SO51 8EN

Alma Road SurgerY Romsey SO51 8ED Lordshill Health Centre Lordshill SO16 8HY Nightingale Surgery Romsey SO51 7QN North Baddesley Surgery Fleming Ave SO52 9EP LOCAL CHEMisTs Lloyds Pharmacy 123 The Hundred, Romsey BootsThe Chemist Ltd 1 The Hundred, Romsey Alliance Pharmacy 7-8 Market Place, Romsey Lloyds Pharmacy 16-17 District Centre Lordshill Alliance Pharmacy 7 Rownhams Road, North Baddesley Wellow Pharmacy Lower Common Road West Wellow, Romsey, SO51 6BT dENTisTs Community Dental Clinic Winchester Hill Romsey Abbey Orthodontics 82 The Hundred Romsey Romsey Dental Care 1 Station Road Romsey Heatherstone Dental Practice 65 The Hundred Romsey Wordsworth House Dental Practice 15 Palmerston Street Romsey Rownhams Lane Dental Practice 30 Rownhams Lane North Baddesley R M Sherwin Lordshill District Centre Lordshill Mark Mawer Clover Dental Practice North Baddesley HOUsEHOLd wAsTE RECYCLiNg Bunny Lane, Timsbury Winter (1st Oct - 31st March) 8am - 4pm Summer (1st April - 30th Sept) 8am - 7pm LOCAL LiBRARY Romsey Library Station Rd SO51 8DN North Baddesley 28 Wilis Ave SO52 9EN Lordshill Lordshill District Ctr, Southampton

0845 4647 01794 512218 01794 830888 01794 513422 02380 738144 01794 517878 01794 511513 02380 743401 02380 743400 01794 522716 01794 513143 01794 513193 02380 737161 02380 732438 01794 322554 01794 519589 01794 519589 01794 522222 01794 513100 01794 512319 02380 733324 02380 738916 02380 738787 01794 368548

0845 6035631 0845 6035631 02380 732845

sCHOOL HOLidAYs All dates taken from - http://www.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/holidays.php Spring Term Easter: Fri 29/3/13 to Friday 12/4/13 (inc.)

Summer Term Half Term: Mon 27/5/13 – Fri 31/5/13

LOCAL sCHOOLs Ampfield C of E Primary 01794 368219 Awbridge Primary 01794 340407 Braishfield Primary 01794 368359 Cupernham Infants 01794 514494 Cupernham Junior 01794 512702 Fairisle Infant & Nursery 02380 731199 Fairisle Junior 02380 733415 Halterworth Primary 01794 512028 North Baddesley Infant 02380 412412 North Baddesley Junior 02380 411100 Nursling Cof E Primary 02380 732289 Oakwood Infants 02380 733337 Oakwood Junior 02380 320360 Romsey Primary & Nursery 01794 512362 Romsey Abbey C of E Primary (aided) 01794 512047 Rownhams St Johns Cof E Primary 02380 736417 Sinclair Primary & Nursery 02380 736663 Wellow Primary 01794 322201 Oaklands Community School &Oasis Academy Years 7 & 8 - 02380 393660 Years 9 -11 - 02380 771881 The Mountbatten School 01794 502502 The Romsey School 01794 512334 EMERgENCiEs Police, Fire or Ambulance Services 999 0845 045 45 45 Police (Incident Reports) Portsmouth Water - Fresh Water Supply 02392 499888 Portsmouth Water - Leaks to Report (Out of hours 24hr) 02392 477999 0845 272 0845 Southern Water - Sewage Southern Water - Tech Support 0845 278 0845 Gas – National Grid (If you smell gas, then call us immediately) 0800 111 999 Electricity 0845 7708090

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS piCTOgRAM 1. An inside job, 2. Just the ticket, 3. Water under the bridge wORdsEARCH The worst club in my bag is my brain.

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1. Loving and giving, 2. Robinson Crusoe, 3. No Smoking Day, 4. First, 5. Thursday, 6. Mardi Gras, 7. He took ill, 8. Saturday, 9.

Palm Sunday, 10. Sunday Girl (by Blondie)

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