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The Gruffalo and Friends arrive at Mottisfont Colourful, characterful works by the much-loved children’s illustrator Axel Scheffler will be on display at the National Trust’s Mottisfont over the summer until 3 September. Axel Scheffler has been creating imaginative illustrations for more than 30 years, and is perhaps best-known for his collaborations with Julia Donaldson, including the modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child. Mottisfont’s exhibition will be very familyfocused. The gallery will be laid out to suit younger audiences, with lower-hanging pictures, a childfriendly guide and cosy reading spaces dotted throughout. It will be an immersive experience, with large, scene-setting vinyls and other decorations taken from Scheffler’s illustrations,

Above : The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 - Macmillan Children’s Books Front Cover: The Smartest Giant in Town © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2002 - Macmillan Children’s Books

alongside more traditionally hung artworks. Quotes from the books will also decorate the walls. A family activity trail, based around Mottisfont’s grounds, will run alongside the exhibition, with a craft activity to take home. As with the gallery, different areas of the gardens will be ‘themed’ for different stories and characters. For more information about the exhibition, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01794 340757.

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Editor’s Letter

The infinite to do list My 20-year-old son is at university but was home for the summer. After a couple of days of wind down, I had to start reminding him of some of the ‘grown-up’ jobs that needed doing. His car needed an MOT and an insurance renewal (I’m paying, but I’m not doing the work as well!). It was Father’s Day and some birthdays, so presents were needed. He had to firm up some work to ensure his social life would be in place for the next year. And following an operation on my shoulder he needed to be taxi service/recycling monitor/ groceries topper-upper/cook etc. First world problems I know, but he found it exhausting. It wasn’t doing the jobs, it was just

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Fun for all the family as The Romsey Show celebrates 175 years Saturday 9 September 2017 There is fun for all ages and interests with heritage and history forming part of the spectacle as The Romsey Show hits a landmark 175 years. One of the oldest agricultural shows in the country, the Show started out in 1842 when Queen Victoria was on the throne. The Romsey Show has grown to become one of the south’s largest one-day agricultural events.

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Film Festival returns for its fourth year Eastleigh Film Festival is back following a triumphant week of film fun in 2016. This year's festival will run from 25-30 September and will screen 19 films across 12 venues. This year it is bigger than ever, with more films in locations in and around Eastleigh. The festival will screen films in site-specific, largescale locations and presents intimate movie-going experiences with the return of mini-screenings in collaboration with local businesses. Curated by The Point, the festival will transform the cultural centre into a hub for film fans this September This year’s event will encourage people to get involved, on 28 September, The Point will host a Film Careers morning for students and film fans alike. The event, running from 9.30am to 1pm, invites participants to attend an array of inspiring workshops based around different aspects of the film industry. For more information, and to purchase tickets www.eastleighfilmfestival.com.

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FESTIVAL FUN The summer still has plenty of mileage in it, but it’ll be over before you know it. Make the most of the outdoor life and take advantage of one of the super music festivals in the area. These are four of the best we can personally vouch for.

GABEFEST

VICTORIOUS

GABEFEST was born from the imagination of a couple of local music makers and a fruit farmer. With 2017 being the ninth year, the organisers are happy to have created a fun-filled, affordable, event where parents and children can have a weekend of “music, camping and giggles.” GABEFEST prides itself in its simplicity. Side by side stages, food stalls and a bar. Throw in some fun stuff for the little ones, a late night dance party plus a cosy campfire. Simple. Music comes from local bands including funk & reggae band Basement 83, fantastic rock band Elixir, and Shy Boy amongst other. The icing on the cake? Weekend tickets are under £30!

Victorious is unique in its truly universal appeal. It has a dedicated entertainment area for children, Rita Ora, Olly Murs, Lady Leshurr and Tom Grennan for the teens and Madness, Stereophonics, Elbow and Franz Ferdinand for the ‘nonteens’. The line-up is huge though – there’s something playing all the time. Being a flat site it’s good for both buggies and wheelchairs. Well priced day tickets (adults from £35, age 5-15 £8) and a good train service to Southsea, well what’s not to like? victoriousfestival.co.uk

WICKHAM FESTIVAL

7-10 September, Lulworth, Dorset

28-29 July, Durley, Southampton

3-6 Aug, Wickham

Wickham Festival is a 4-day music event. Listed by The Guardian as a top 'Family Friendly Boutique Festival', Wickham hosts live music across three stages, as well as food stalls, craft stalls, real ale and cider bars and children's entertainers. The headliners this year include KT Tunstall, 10cc, The Levellers and Seth Lakeman amongst many others. The audience is much more families and a slightly older audience than it is raucous teenagers, meaning visitors benefit from a relaxed atmosphere. All in all, excellent music in a social environment. www. wickhamfestival.co.uk

25-27 Aug, Southsea

BESTIVAL

Bestival is the last ‘big one’ of the year, and it certainly sees the season out in style. Formerly held on the Isle of Wight, this year it has moved to the grounds of the beautiful Lulworth Castle in Dorset. The line-up includes Pet Shop Boys, Rag’n’Bone Man, The XX and Blossoms. And you are guaranteed to see every age at the Purple Rave, playing the music of the late great Prince. Food and drink receive special attention including a WI tea tent! There’s also a programme of healthy pursuits from wild runs, spin class raving and euphoric yoga, to relaxing hot tubs. Bestival.net 43


Graze Festival, 27 August

What’s On HILL FARM HOUSE (NGS) 30 Jul, 1.30-5pm, 8 & 10 Aug, 1.30-5pm Droxford, Swanmore SO32 2PY

Traditional English 2 acre garden, entrance £4. Home made teas. 01962 732720 MERDON MANOR (NGS) Winchester SO21 2JJ 30 Jul 2pm -6pm

5 acre country garden surrounded by panoramic views; pond with ducks, damsel flies, dragonflies and water lilies; large wisteria; roses; fruit-bearing lemon trees; extensive lawns; impressive yew hedges; small secret walled garden with fountains. Black Hebridean sheep (St. Kildas 01962 775215. WICKHAM FESTIVAL 3-6 Aug Wickham

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 5 Aug to 13 Aug Mid Hants Railway ’Watercress Line’, The Railway Station, Station Rd, Alresford SO24 9JG

FAKE FESTIVAL 12 Aug Southampton

Springwell Charity Dog Show 6 Aug Highbridge Farm Highbridge SO5O6HN

See how harvesting was done in the past. www.steamheritage. co.uk

Meet Thomas and friends. 01962 733810 www.watercressline. co.uk

Pedigree, crossbreed, fun, childrens classes, doggy dash. ANGELS AND AMERICA PART TWO: PERESTROIKA (ENCORE) 7 Aug The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End SO30 4EJ

America in the mid-1980s. 8065 2333 www.theberrytheatre.co.uk

Headlined by KT Tunstall and 10cc, attracts families and a slightly older audience. wickhamfestival.co.uk

HILL FARM HOUSE (NGS) 8 & 10 Aug, 1.30-5pm Droxford, Swanmore SO32 2PY

PLAY IN A WEEK: THE JUNGLE BOOK Until 4 Aug 9.30am The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, SO30 4EJ

BOOMTOWN 10-13 Aug Winchester

Join the cast and take on the challenge of staging The Jungle Book. Contact 023 8065 2333 44

To feature your event email editorial@discovermagazines.co.uk

Traditional English garden. 01962 732720

Temporary ‘cities’ across the site make for great theatre. boomtown.co.uk

Tribute event. fakefestivals.co.uk FERGIES’ VINTAGE EVENT 12-13 Aug, 10-3:30 Home Farm A36, Nr Ower, Nr Romsey, SO51 6AS

PAINTERS ON THE GREEN WITH SUE RUBIRA 19 Aug - 28 10am-5pm, last day close 1 pm Sarisbury Green Community Centre, The Green, SO31 7AA

Over 40 artists showing their work. 07969 353728 www. suerubira@gmail.com

LAZY AFTERNOON JAZZ 19 Aug 12-3pm Hinton Ampner, Bramdean, near Alresford, SO24 0LA

Wander around gardens and hear the sound of jazz in the air. 01962 793511 BBQ AND FUN DAY 20 Aug Royal Victoria Country Park at Netley

Come and join us for an afternoon of fun, games, food and hopfully sun!


VEHICLES THROUGH THE AGES 20 Aug Bursledon Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, SO31 7HB

All kinds of vehicles on site. 01489 576248

FUN DAY AND DOG SHOW 20 Aug 12pm-5pm At Highbridge Farm. Highbridge Rd, Otterbourne, Eastleigh SO50 6HN

Fun dog show. Best in Show. Some fab prizes and beautiful rossettes can be won. 02380 693282

OLD GREEN KNIGHTHOOD 23 Aug 3pm Southampton (Old) Bowling Green, Lower Canal Walk, Southampton SO14 3AX

Who will be the next Knight of the Old Green. 02381 221632 www. sobg.co.uk VICTORIOUS 25-27 Aug Southsea Sea Front

Something for every age. Rita Ora, Olly Murs, Madness and Stereophonics. victoriousfestival. co.uk GRAZE FESTIVAL 27 Aug Twyford, Winchester

Music, cooking demos and children’s entertainment. grazefestival.com SOUTHERN NATURE ART EXHIBITION 25-28 Aug 10am-5pm Rookesbury Park, Southwick Road, Wickham, PO17 6HT

The exhibition is themed on Nature and will include paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography. e.g landscapes, wildlife, seascapes, wildflowers. www.southernnatureart.com WATER FUN DAY 1 Sep, 9.30am to 4.30pm Southampton Water Activities Centre

Want a fun day on the water, with a range of activities? info@swac. co.uk 02380915753

ROWLANDS CASTLE CRAFT FAYRE 2 Sep & 7 Oct 10am to 1pm Parish Hall, Links Lane, Rowlands Castle PO9 6AD

Stalls selling items handmade by local people. rowlandscastlecraftfayre@gmail. com Find us on Facebook at Rowlands Castle Craft Fayre.

JANE AUSTEN TOUR & CREAM TEA 2 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov Winchester Cathedral SO23 9LS

The team of Cathedral guides, themselves great fans of Jane Austen, reveal Jane Austen’s links with the Cathedral. 01962 857 200 ALRESFORD SHOW 2 Sep, 9am to 6pm Tichborne Park, Alresford SO24 0PN

Agricultural and country activities show. Alresfordshow. co.uk CONCORDE CLASSIC CAR SHOW 3 Sep, 10-4pm Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 9HQ

Charity car show to raise money for Naomi House Children’s Hospice. www.concordeclassics. co.uk/ HAMBLE’S FESTIVAL OF FOOD 3 Sep, 10-4pm Hamble Quay

A free, foodie-themed day out for all the family. www.hamblevalley. com/festival-of-food ROMSEY FOOD FEST 3 Sep, 10-3pm Romsey Town Centre

www.romseyfoodfest.com HOLIDAY INN EASTLEIGH WEDDING FAIR 3 Sep, 11am to 4pm Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9PG

£1 entry. 02380 560073

SUBWAY HELPING HEARTS™ FAMILY 5K FUN RUN 3 Sep 12pm Southampton Common, The Avenue, Southampton, SO15 7NN

Lots of free and fun entertainment. www.5ksubway.com 0207 711 6891

MEON ORCHARD 3 Sep 2pm-6pm Meon Orchard, North of Wickham PO17 5AU

Open Garden. 1½ acre garden designed and constructed by owners. 01329 833253. www. ngs.org.uk HERITAGE OPEN DAYS AT BURSLEDON BRICKWORKS 7 Sep & 10 Sep 11am to 4pm Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, SO31 7HB

Open again as part of a national scheme to help everyone get close to our heritage. 01489 576248 www.bursledonbrickworks.org.uk FILM ON A FARM – ZOOLANDER 8 Sep 7pm Manor Farm, Droxford, Bishops Waltham SO32 3AH

Pull up a straw bale. www.filmonafarm.co.uk

STAY WILD FESTIVAL 9 & 10 Sep 10am- 6pm Itchen Valley Country Park SO30 3HQ

www.staywildfestival.co.uk ROMSEY SHOW 9 Sep Broadlands Park, Romsey

Showcasing the best of British farming. www.romseyshow.co.uk DEMFEST 2017 10 Sep Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, SO51 0QA

Dementia Friendly Festival, featuring information and advice from organisations who wish to make a difference. www.romdag.co.uk WEIR HOUSE (NGS) 10 Sep, 2-5pm Abbotstone Rd, Old Alresford SO24 9DG

Spectacular riverside garden with sweeping lawn backed by old walls, yew buttresses and mixed perennial beds. 01962 735549 DENMEAD DINOSAUR DERBY 10 Sep 1.30pm Denmead Scout HQ, Kidmore lane, Denmead PO7 6JU

Dinosaur racing with tote, lots of sideshows, inflatables, beer and Pimms tent. 07801 652198 www. denmeadscouts.com 45


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