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Nurse Clinics and Services Puppy classes, qualified diabetic advisor, RVN clinics

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The summer season is a recipe of mixed emotions, I always

think; a dose of relaxation with a touch of anticipation and

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usually disappointed, resorting to be grateful for dry days

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a dash of trepidation. We pray for good weather but we’re

Bestselling Crime Author

New Barchester Care Home...... 10

(that rarely fall on the weekend). Families head abroad

The Value Of Vaccination.......... 12

for Mediterranean sun, armed with sun cream of all factor

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levels and gutted when home is treated to a rare heatwave

Beauty: Summer Lovin’............. 22

... how unfair!

Kidzone..................................... 26 Gardening: Water, Water

Our teenagers are free from lessons, kicking their heels

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yet unknown exam results prey on their minds. School

Mark Franklin Interviews

leavers excited about entering the world of employment

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or university, soon to experience the joys and woes of

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Puzzle Page............................... 38 Finance: Spening Abroad.......... 40

Or you can make the most of life come rain or shine,

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CRAFT MARKET 9 July 10.30-2.30pm Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane PO14 2PP HAVANT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 9 July 7.30pm Oaklands School, Waterlooville Inc works by Brahms, John Ireland, Rachmaninov www.havantorchestras.org.uk SEA SUNDAY AT WARSASH 10 July 6.30pm St Mary’s Parish Church A celebration of the area’s close connection with the sea and seafarers, the music will be led by St Mary’s choir and Warsash Band; local uniformed organisations will be on parade for the occasion.

MUSIC AT THE BRICKWORKS 10 July 11-4pm Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum Hampshire SO31 7HB A day of music ranging from jazz to Elvis. Adult: £6; Conc. £5; Child: £4; Family: £15 inc musean 01489 576248 Continued on page 52...

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AN EVENING WITH BESTSELLING CRIME AUTHOR PAULINE ROWSON AT STUBBINGTON LIBRARY 12th July, 6pm Murder, Mystery and Mayhem! An evening with bestselling crime author, Pauline Rowson. Pauline is an internationally acclaimed author whose crime novels are set against the backdrop of the ever

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Join Pauline for her lively and entertaining talk, where you will hear about the inspiration behind her crime novels and how she researches, plots and writes them, followed by a Q&A session and book signing (signed copies can be purchased directly from the author).

Tickets: £5 available at the library, through the booking line on 01329 663332 or online at www. hants.gov.uk/shop. Advanced booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

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NEW BARCHESTER CARE HOME IN FAREHAM LOOKS FORWARD TO WELCOMING FIRST RESIDENTS The Fernes Care Home in Fareham is set to open in July and serve the local community. The stunning purpose-built home, which has spectacular views over the Meon Valley, offers quality nursing care services and dedicated dementia care to people from surrounding areas.

Barchester is committed to providing the best possible care environments and promotes dignity and choice by tailoring surroundings to accommodate people requiring different care services. The Fernes has been designed to a high standard with luxury fittings and furnishings throughout and ample dining and lounge space for everyone to enjoy.

At The Fernes, as in many Barchester homes, dementia services are offered in a unique care environment called a Memory Lane Community.

The purposeful design encourages people living with dementia to lead a full and active life,

staying as independent as possible. The living space encourages residents to interact with their surroundings, for example facilities such as lifeskills kitchens allow those individuals living with dementia to continue to experience the familiarity of everyday household tasks like setting the table for dinner, washing up or baking.

The home’s dedicated care staff are trained to recognise the importance of the lives and individual experiences of all residents and make it a priority to know the life histories of the people in their care.

“Providing comfort and a homely environment in first-class care settings is something we are proud of ”, says Catherine Bezer, General Manager at The Fernes Care Home.

“The first individuals are looking forward to moving in and we look forward to providing person-centred care for many more people who will join us throughout the year.

“The best way to find out about the care we provide is to come and visit us and get a good feel about what The Fernes is all about and how we tailor care to meet your needs or those of a relative or friend. Remember, our doors are always open for anyone wanting a tour and we’ll always do our best to accommodate requests.”

If you would like to take the opportunity to see The Fernes first-hand, please make an appointment to come and visit us, so we can demonstrate the warmth of our welcome. You can contact us on 01329 655826 or for further information about Barchester Healthcare, please visit: www.barchester.com 10

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THE VALUE OF VACCINATION The moment we bring home a puppy or kitten we immediately commit ourselves to a lifetime of care. We have a responsibility to that puppy or kitten to protect it from pain, suffering, injury and disease. Most pet owners have heard of distemper and cat influenza; the former usually causing death, the latter commonly leaving long term health complications.

One of the most important areas of preventative health care is the immunisation against viral and bacterial infections and today with modern vaccines we have greater opportunities than ever to ensure our furry friends lead long and healthy lives.

Heathside Vets uses a cutting edge vaccine called Versican (DHPPi/L4) where puppies start their vaccinations at six weeks old with a follow up vaccine 3-4 weeks later and a full booster at 12 months old. A full vaccination needn’t be administered for three years (this covers for distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis) however leptospirosis and para influenza are still required annually.

Kittens are vaccinated from nine weeks of age with a booster 3-4 weeks later afterwhich revaccination is required annually. Heathside uses Fevaxyn Pentofel that immunises against the five major diseases in the cat.

Visiting a vet early in the life of your pet gives your vet the chance to give it a thorough medical check and advise on vaccination and parasite control (fleas and worms).

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COOK! COMES TO LOCKS HEATH Gourmet ready meals outlet opens in Locks Heath Shopping Centre. They offer a 10% New Parents Discount for six months. You’re going to have your hands full, so let them do some of the cooking. www.cookfood.net

LONDON BARBERS EXPAND TO SOUTHAMPTON Southampton has reinforced its reputation as a magnet for the style-conscious gent by enticing the original modern barber, Jacks of London, to open its newest barbershop on Above Bar Street, Southampton. www.jacksoflondon.co.uk 023 8063 9318

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE MOVIES Thornden Hall in Chandlers Ford is running a series of kids movies screenings throughout the summer holidays. The movies start at 10am and include an interval. Priced from only £3.50. Fancy dress is positively encouraged – there may even be a prize for the best dressed.

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RESTAURANT NEWS Two new brands, Carluccio’s and The Diner are opening at West Quay, Southampton. The Diner is the first outlet outside London. If you fancy trying Korean cuisine then there’s a new takeaway/ restaurant opened in Southampton on Burgess Road.

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SUMMER LOVIN’ It’s been a very long time coming, but summer is finally here. I’ve dusted off the sunnies and dug out my sandals, but couldn’t resist investing in a few new goodies…

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PAUL MITCHELL’S SUPER STRONG SYSTEM Now I am not normally a fan of nettles. I seem to be forever getting stung by them when retrieving a football out of the long grass or trailing after my dog through the woods. But they do have some good qualities. Nettles are packed with amino acids and proteins, so can help to strengthen your hair. You can make an effective hair rinse by steeping leaves in hot water, but if that sounds like a bit too much effort, try Paul Mitchell’s Super Strong System. This three-step hair care range uses nettles and other botanical ingredients to strengthen hair, add shine and prevent sun damage. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now and am suitably impressed.

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ATKINSONS OUD SAVE THE QUEEN British fragrance house Atkinsons is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. To celebrate, and mark the Queen’s 90th birthday year, it has launched a new perfume, Oud Save the Queen. Inspired by the Orient, this fragrance is bursting with spicy, exotic notes, including bergamot, jasmine, orange blossom and, of course, oud. However, there are also notes of the quintessentially British Earl Grey tea. This fragrance is on my wish list, rather than shopping list, unfortunately, as it’s an eye watering £150.

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ABC Mark Franklin interviews Martin Frey

34 years after ABC’s the Lexicon Of Love was released, frontman Martin Fry is back with the sequel, Lexicon Of Love II. The Breeze’s Mark Franklin caught up with him.

I love the story about why you decided to make this album and I’d like you to tell it if you wouldn’t mind?

The Lexicon Of Love was our debut album with ‘The Look Of Love’ and ‘Poison Arrow’ on it and ABC has made many albums over the years. I was playing a show at the Albert Hall in London with Anne Dudley conducting the orchestra and we were doing orchestral versions of The Lexicon Of Love. It was such a magical night – I was looking into the audience and did start to think ‘wouldn’t it be good to do a followup’. Then I started thinking how I love sequels. I had a couple of songs that I’d written which we slipped into the set the next time we played, and they went down a storm. I kind of thought, The Lexicon Of Love II would be unapologetically ABC and I could make it very big, orchestral and lavish without any guilt whatsoever. It’s a record about today but one that doffs its cap to the old days.

Were you consciously trying to sonically have it almost compare to the original – or were you trying to move it away?

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With Viva Love, I wanted to capture the feeling you get when you get up in the morning and feel that life is full of possibilities – that is often the feeling you get when you’re in love – but I wanted to capture some of the euphoria and the ecstasy.

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Mark: Poison Arrow?

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DISCOVER SHORT STORY

THE TOO HOT TUB

“What are you doing here?” Tony asked. “Come to check up on me?”

Richard had anticipated some chaos when he popped round to visit his dad, but hadn’t expected to find him on the patio stood up to his armpits in a wheelie bin full of water.

an empty pickled onion jar was rolling around.

“These things go for megabucks.”

“Why’s it bubbling like that?” Richard asked, studying the dark water more closely.

“I borrowed the pump out of the fish tank,” Tony said. “Can’t have a hot tub without bubbles.”

“Don’t the goldfish mind?” queried Richard.

“They’ll be alright for a bit,” Tony said.

“And how are you heating the water?” Richard asked.

“You what?” Tony said.

“It’s a hot tub, so how are you making it hot?”

“No, it doesn’t want to be hot,” Tony scratched his ear with the pickled onion fork, “it’s for when you’re too hot, you know, to cool you down a bit.”

“No,” Richard lied. “Mum asked me to pop round to see if you’ve watered her Busy Lizzies.” Though the sight of the drooping bedding plants had already answered that question for him.

“So you’ve filled the dustbin with cold water, stuck the fish tank pump in there and climbed in,” Richard said as calmly as possible. “Pleasant is it?”

“Do you want me to ask what you’re doing?” Richard asked. ”Or is it better if I don’t know?”

“I don’t mind telling you,” Tony said, “so long as you don’t spoil the surprise for your mum.”

“The surprise that you’ve filled your dustbin with water and then climbed in it?”

Richard asked.

“No longer a dustbin, Dickie,” Tony said proudly.

“What you have here is a fully functioning hot tub.

I wanted to surprise your mum when she got back from her spa weekend.”

“She’ll certainly be surprised,” Richard agreed.

“She can sit in here of an evening and put her white wine spritzer and pickled onions on the open lid.” Tony tapped the lid behind him where 36

“It’s not bad.” Tony’s teeth rattled slightly.

“I could stay in here all day.”

“Surely you’d start to prune after a bit?” Richard noticed his dad’s finger tips. “How long have you been in there exactly?”

“Not long,” Tony said defensively, “I’ll get out when you’ve gone. Probably could do with a spot of lunch, now that I’ve eaten all the pickled onions.”

“Why not get out now?” Richard said, then a horrible thought flashed through his mind. “You’re not naked in there are you?”

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MINI COUNTRYMAN VS SKODA YETI

By James Baggott

All MINIs have a distinctive and instantly recognisable look to them, and with the Countryman range, it carries this identifiable image into a stockier frame to give you more space and practicality.

The stylish bodywork helps to make the Countryman a tantalising option in the CUV sector and with great additions and features to match, it’s difficult to see why you wouldn’t choose it.

However, it has competition from Skoda’s Yeti, a CUV similar in size and price and both cars have their good elements.

For starters, both models have had recent redesigns to create more space and alter their looks to be more modern and up-to-date. It has to be said that the Countryman certainly looks better than the Yeti, with the distinguishing features of the MINI range, such as the shape, the headlights and front grille, to make it truly stand out on the road.

MORE FOR YOUR MONEY WITH THE MINI The size of both models also make them very practical, with the smaller Countryman offering 350 litres of space in the boot with the seats up, whilst the Yeti has only 66 litres more in a car 20cm longer and 10cm taller. This means you can get more 44

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ALL THE TRIMMINGS Customisability has also been a recent appeal of the MINI market, and with the Countryman this is no exception. With MINI’s design additions that can be fitted to the whole range, you can personalise your Countryman as much as you wish. Also you can fit satellite navigation, stereo system, leather trim and ‘Run-Flat’ tyres to your model; great

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“No!” Tony batted the suggestion away. “I’ve got my best undercrackers on.”

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“Like I said,” Tony looked uncomfortable, “in a bit.”

“You can’t get out,” Richard grinned, “can you?”

“I did have a try earlier,” Tony said. “I’ll have another go in a bit.”

“Do you want some help?”

“No, I’m fine.”

“You’re stuck aren’t you?”

“Well, maybe just a little bit.”

Richard walked around the dustbin assessing the situation.

“Hang on, Dad.” He took a firm hold of the back of the bin and tipped. “It’ll be easier if we release some of the water first.”

The water sploshed gently over the side, wetting Richard’s feet.

“Careful Dickie,” Tony said nervously, “there are quite a few gallons in here.”

Just then the sheer weight overwhelmed Richard and the whole bin tipped over. Tony was thrown out onto the patio like the contents of a trawler net.

“At least we’ve watered the Busy Lizzies,” Richard said. “You alright?”

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