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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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I’ve always really loved music. I can Melanie Tinson & Tania Houston remember spending my first savings on a radio/cassette player which I took everywhere with me. It cost me a small fortune in batteries and, as this was pre-headphone days, made me pretty unpopular with the neighbours.

Although music took a bit of a backseat when my children were young, they are both at university now and I have revived my interest. I attend lots of concerts and music festivals throughout the summer and have joined a Meetup group for other music lovers (www.meetup.com/OMGOutdoor-Music-Group or Google “OMG Meetup”).

With a few exceptions, I’m really not into the music I grew up with; I like modern music and current artists. I’m fit, healthy and reasonably slim, but one look at my face and you’d know I’m not exactly Radio 1’s target audience, meaning I sometimes feel out of place at live events.

If I go to concerts, these are mostly in the dark and I can’t generally be seen. But if I go to a music festival during the day it’s a different matter. I was near the front at one the other week and I suddenly realised I was older than anyone else there by at least 25 years. ‘The kids’ should have been staring at me wondering which teenager I was accompanying. However they were far too interested in the act on stage, their friends and themselves to bother looking at me.

Yes my backache might tell me I’m too old and I certainly can’t ‘do’ camping, but I’ve come to the conclusion that nobody else is bothered about your age or how you look.

So next time you think ‘I’m too old’, ask yourself ‘who says?’ Get your dancing shoes on, pack some painkillers, and get on out there!

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And Another Thing...

Tom Spoils A Good Walk

by Tom Hughes From the other end of the Sunday breakfast table, my Dearly Beloved stared at me in disbelief. “Tom, what on earth are you wearing?”

Sporting my Pringle jumper, Farah slacks and Michael Jackson glove I replied, “What does it look like? I’m off to spoil a good walk. Nigel has asked to make up a four-ball.”

“Does he know you can’t play?”

“Rubbish, I made par at Royal Birkdale.”

“You mean you beat Evan and Hannah at crazy golf on Southport pier? Well off you go then!”

After squeezing the Mondeo Ghia between two shiny Germanic tanks, I breezed into the club house to be greeted by Nigel with Simon and Chris - two tall chaps clad from head to foot in Ping and Nike.

“Tom! Ready for a spot of match play?”

“Sure! Where do I go to rent some bats?”

After kitting myself out with a half-set from the club shop, we strolled onto the first tee.

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at the flag fluttering gently in the mid-morning mist. With the pines swaying imperiously to my right, the club house nestled serenely on my left, surely this was golfing Nirvana. As agreed, Simon had first dibs at the green. A suggestive wiggle of his haunches then - thwack! His small white missile was sent into a perfect trajectory towards the hole. Nigel was up next, and proceeded to hook his effort into the light rough. Third to tee off was the debonair Chris, who effortlessly located the fairway.

Soon it was all eyes on me. After dithering over my weapon of choice, a clearing of throats told me that my procrastination was getting on everyone’s wick. There was only one thing for it - death or glory. It was time to deploy the heavy artillery.

“The driver, Tom? Feeling brave?”

I blew out my cheeks and narrowed my eyes. After a quick check on the position of my target, I pulled back my mighty masher and let fly. Immediately after my swing I was up on one leg, leaning forward to check the progress of my effort. “Can you see it?”

I glanced hopefully at Nigel

who grimaced and then pointed at my feet. I looked down to see my ball still sitting happily on the tee, awaiting further instructions. Without skipping a beat I spat on my hands and announced, “Okay, enough practice swings - let’s get off the mark.” Like a coiled spring I unwound my twisted torso and whoosh…into the air she went, arcing beautifully into the sky.

Unfortunately the item in the stratosphere wasn’t the ball - it was my club. With all the dignity I could muster, I trudged off to retrieve my equipment.

After my fellow golfers were back up off the ground, I decided to follow Nigel’s advice: “Tom, why don’t you play it safe with a three-iron?”

And so we slogged onwards.

Finally, as dusk began to fall, we reached the eighteenth, by which time Simon and Chris, not unreasonably, had had quite enough. And then it happened.

On the final fairway I took a battered seven iron and swung it in the general direction of the pin. Thwack! I connected perfectly and up went my ball - a pure golf shot, rising gracefully skywards before plopping down gently onto the green…then - a

hop, a skip…and unbelievably, in she rolled!

“Did you see that? Did you see that!?”

Nigel put his head in his hands as Chris turned to Simon and sighed, “How I pity his poor wife.”

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Back home I rushed upstairs and started rummaging in the back bedroom as Sarah called out, “Tom where have you been? It doesn’t take that long to play, surely?”

24 Sep 8pm “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Romsey Plaza Theatre (Prizes for those who capture the scene with appropriate fancy dress)

“Well it does right now, but as I practice more and more I’ll go round quicker! Here they are!”

26 Sep 3.30 & 7pm “The Jungle Book” in the Upper Room of the Town Hall

“Listen, if you think I’m staying at home every Sunday while you cut sods out of the fairway, you can bog off! And take off Granddad’s plus fours, you look ridiculous. Now go and set the table.” And so, as I miserably decanted the Merlot, I wondered if Tiger Woods ever had as much trouble getting out the house.

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Serve warm or cold with a crisp green leaf salad.

Ingredients: • 250g shortcrust pastry • 300g salmon fillets • 200g small broccoli florets • 4 large eggs • 250ml double cream • 100ml milk • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 50g Cheddar cheese, finely grated

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1. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm loose-based flan tin (it should be at least 4cm deep).

Trim off the excess pastry and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Line the chilled pastry case with baking paper and baking beans. Place the flan tin on the baking sheet in the oven and bake blind for 15 minutes.

Remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5-6 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Reduce the oven temperature to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5.

3. Meanwhile, place the salmon fillets in a deep frying pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then simmer gently for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave until cold. Roughly flake the salmon discarding any skin and bones. Steam the broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes until almost tender.

4. Place the flaked salmon and broccoli in the pastry case. Whisk the eggs in large jug then whisk in the double cream and milk.

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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By James Baggott MINI Countryman

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.

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MINI range, such as the shape, the headlights and front grille, to make it truly stand out on the road.

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.

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LeAnn Rimes LeAnn Rimes first hit the charts in 1998 with ‘How Do I Live’ Since then, she has starred in the classic movie ‘Coyote Ugly’, won two Grammys, a dozen Billboard awards, two world music gongs and a roomful of country music awards! She’s back with a new single and album and The Breeze’s Robert Kenny caught up with her to talk hits, new music and whether you should mention a lady’s age.

Congratulations on the new single.

It’s called ‘The Story’ and it’s one of those songs that just hooks you straight in. Your voice on the opening line just grabs you.

Thank you. Yeah this song is so beautiful. It’s a love story but I think it’s also a story of selfacceptance and owning every bit of your story and your life and how we’re all connected, and one collective story. So I think all of us can relate to this in a number of ways. You can get to a point where you settle into yourself and own every piece of you – it’s really empowering!

‘How Do I Live Without You’ is number four on Billboard’s greatest songs of all time. That is absolutely amazing. You must be thrilled with that?

It’s mind blowing actually.

People really connected with that song in such a way that it became a part of everyone’s lives. There are weddings, funerals, whatever – it’s amazing what music can do. So I’m very grateful for that song and still enjoy singing it.

And ‘Can’t Fight The Moonlight’ was number one in 11 countries. How are you going to top that?!

There’s got to be something on this record that’ll do that! I do believe it’s possible – I really do!

There are so many awards you’ve won. You’re the youngest ever Grammy award winner?

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Yeah I was fourteen. That’s still there – that’s pretty crazy!

And now you’re in your thirties. Can we mention that?

Yeah you can totally talk about that. I’m 33.

Quite a lot in music and even how we listen has changed in those eighteen or so years. Looking back, would you still take this career path? Would you change anything?

I’m sure there are things that I would probably change but at the same time, I feel that everything that I’ve gone through has led me to this point, to be prepared for now.

I’ve learned so much and I think you have to go through the ups and the downs to get to this point.

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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 LADIES CHOIR Wed evenings (term time), 7.30 to 9.30 p.m Chandler’s Ford Community Association Centre, Hursley Road (next to St Boniface Church) An ability to read music is not necessary and no auditions are required. We sing for fun and friendship. Come along to a meeting or 023 8025 3870

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Discover What’s On OPEN GARDEN 24 Jul, 2-5pm The Hospital of St Cross, SO23 9SD Admission £4, Children free. Tea in the Hundred Men’s Hall in the Outer Quadrangle. 01962 851375.

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.

ROCK UP AND EXPLORE 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 2pm to 3.30pm Blackwater car park SO42 7QB Bring the family and join a Forestry Commission Volunteer Ranger on a short guided walk and learn about the New Forest and what makes it so special.

Free event. All ages welcome.

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Limited Places. 0300 067 4601 BOOST MATHS OLYMPIC SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB 1 & 3 Aug, 10am to 3pm (drop off 9.30am) Valley Park Community Centre, Pilgrim’s Close, Chandler’s Ford SO53 4ST Games, crafts, cooking, all with an Olympic theme. Activities contain ‘hidden’ Maths like measuring, estimating and learning about metric units. Age 6-11 years. Squash and biscuits provided. Please provide own packed lunch. (B) 023 8034 1776 cc@boostmaths.co.uk MEET THE RANGERS 2 Aug, 1pm to 2.30pm Hatchet Pond SO42 7WE Come and meet the Ranger - The Iconic New Forest ponies - Why are they here? Why are they important? Join us on this fun, free event to learn get answers to all your questions about the ponies. Free. Suitable for all.

Dogs welcome if kept on a lead.

0300 067 4601.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK 3 Aug, 10-12 & 2-4pm Manor Farm Country Park SO30 2ER Become a real-life Robin Hood!

Ride through the glen on a secret trail searching for the Merry Men. Have a go at archery, make your own bow and arrow and Robin Hood hat.

Please wear old clothes.

Meet: Barnfield Kiosk.

Price: £6 per child – BOOKING ESSENTIAL (one free adult per child)

CLOWN COLLEGE 3 Aug, 10-12pm The Lights, West Street, Andover SP10 1AH Have you got what it takes to join the dancing circus? Well, why not try out this fun dance workshop with tutor Lauren and find out and show all your new skills to family and friends at the end of the session. £8.50 Suitable for 5-7 year olds. 01264 368368 WICKHAM FESTIVAL 4-7 Aug, 11am to 11pm daily.

Blind Lane, Wickham, Fareham PO17 5AD An award-winning 4-day music and arts festival with a relaxed, friendly ‘folkie’ feel held in a scenic location near the historic village of Wickham in Hampshire. www.wickhamfestival.co.uk SKATE SESSION 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug, 1oam to 12pm Romsey Sports Centre Skate Park Free Workshop. Skate session open to all ages. 01264 368831 gevans@testvalley.gov.uk 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

CRAFT FAIR 7 Aug, 10.30am to 12.30pm Brockenhurst Village Hall, SO42 7RY £1, under 15s free. Info@ tabletoptreasure.co.uk 01202 576613 SIMPLY LAND ROVER 7 Aug National Motor Museum All Land Rovers are welcome to join the display, with a 4X4 off-road course. www.beaulieu. co.uk/events

NIGHTJAR WALK - FOXBURY 9, 16, 23 Aug, 8.30-10.30am Half Moon car park, Blackhill Road, East Wellow SO51 6AQ Experience the incredible ‘churr’ of the nightjar at dusk at Foxbury, home to several established breeding pairs. Our rangers will be leading a walk to catch a glimpse of this highly camouflaged bird at their most active and vocal time of day. £5 per person. (B) 01794 344020 MACMILLAN CRAFTS 13th -29th Aug 10-5pm daily 41 Gurney Road, Shirley Southampton SO15 5GF Macmillan Crafts are once again taking part in Hampshire Open studios but we are opening a week beforehand. Refreshments will be available with cakes in the garden (weather permitting) 02380787850 VINTAGE SUMMER FAIR 14 Aug, 10-4pm Ageas Bowl Over 120 stalls, classic cars and scooters. BBQ, vintage tea room, creche. £3 entry, kids go free and free parking all day! www. yellowvintage.co.uk WILD ABOUT PONIES 16 Aug, 1pm to 2.30pm Bolton’s Bench car park SO43 7BQ Why are they here? Why are they important? Free event. Get answers to all your questions about the ponies. Suitable for all. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. Forestry Commission 0300 067 4601.

ZOMBIE PROM 17-20 Aug Plaza Theatre Romsey An upbeat musical comedy with a selection of 50s style original songs which keeps the action rocking across the stage. www.plazatheatre.com SUMMER CAMPOUT 19 Aug Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre, Bransgrove BH23 8EE Challenges and games. BBQ at Café Explore followed by a Campfire. £10pp 01425 672347 www.avontyrrell.org.uk

CHEESE AND CHILLI FESTIVAL 20 & 21 Aug North Walls Recreation Ground, Devils Island, Gordon Road, Winchester SO23 7DDA Fun packed family event celebrating all things cheese and chilli www. cheeseandchillifestival.com/ HAMPSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS 20-29 Aug 200 venues open up including independent artist studios, galleries and exhibitions. www. hampshireopenstudios.org.uk BOSCOMBE DOWN AVIATION COLLECTION MODEL SHOW 21 Aug, 10am The Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, Hangar 1 South, Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury SP4 6DZ Model Show with plastic model clubs displaying their aircraft etc and traders selling kits and model supplies. Also includes entry to The Boscombe Down Aviation Collection with a chance to sit in fast jet cockpits! It’s our ‘pilot’ show and we’re hoping it’s going to ‘take off’ and become a regular event! 07789894145 www.boscombedownaviation collection.co.uk SHERFIELD ENGLISH FUN DAY 21st August 12-4pm Sherfield English Sportsfield SO51 6JR A traditional family Funday/fete with side stalls, raffle, tombola, coconut shy etc. There will also be a bar, BBQ, teas, cakes, and a marquee for the Garden Show competitions. For more details, to book a stand, or to enter classes please email mariongreig@btinternet.com FASCINATING FORESTRY 23 Aug, 1pm to 2.30pm Standing Hat car park SO42 7QJ Do you ever wonder why we plant trees, how we cut them down and where the timber goes? Meet the Ranger and find out about forestry. Forestry Commission 0300 067 4601 GRAZE FESTIVAL 28 Aug Hazeley Rd, Twyford SO21 1QA Graze Festival is Hampshire’s

newest music, food and arts festival. www.grazefestival.com/ OPEN GARDEN (NGS) 28 Aug, 10-4pm Gilberts Nursery, nr Romsey SO51 6DT Be amazed by the sight of over 300 varieties of dahlias in our dedicated 1½ acre field. The blooms are in all colours, shapes and sizes and can be closely inspected from wheelchair friendly hard grass paths. Admission £3, Children free. Light refreshments. www. gilbertsdahlias.co.uk ROMSEY FOOD FEST 4 Sep, 10-3pm Romsey Town Centre Romsey town centre will be bursting with local produce on Sunday 4th September 2016 with its annual Food Festival between 10am – 3pm.

This fantastic day out for all the family is a recipe of delight, Romsey will be bustling with over 60 local stalls full of Hampshire Fare. Take an abundance of local produce available at Hampshire Farmers’ Market in Alma Road and all over the town. Stir in family fun with Kidsrome Farm, & tractors, Jake’s Circus Act, face painting, cake decorating and crafts, Sprinkle some light music from Retro Swing in the White Horse Courtyard, and you have the perfect recipe for a great day out. romseyfoodfest@ gmail.com ROMSEY US3A OPEN EVENT 17 Sep, 10-12noon Crosfield Hall, Romsey Come and join us for a free tea/coffee and find out about your local U3A. We are part of a National organisation which provides lifelong learning, creative and leisure activities. In addition to monthly meetings with a speaker on a topic of general interest we have groups with a wide area of specific interests such as languages, arts, music, theatre, history, travel, photography, etc.

Whatever your interest we will probably have the group for you.

We will have representatives from all groups to give information and encourage you to join. Michael Allison 01794 522965.

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