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Helping Businesses with Small Budgets Small businesses, especially start-ups, often confess to a shoestring budget and can’t afford to advertise; which they desperately need of course. It’s a chicken and egg problem I hear regularly in my role as advertising sales. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities so we need to businesses with budgets both big and small.

So, we’ve done something about it; three things in fact.

Inside EDUCATION.......................... 10 Back to School Technology

FINANCE & LEGAL............. 14 Benefits for Seniors

BEAUTY.................................. 18

1. We’ve introduced new advert sizes for smaller budgets 2. A “Carousel” option so you can rotate your advert across all our editions and reach all 144,000 homes of our circulation over one year.

3. Introduction of Low Cost Listings like Kidzone (see page 56) and Eating Out Guide (p43) where it’s a few pounds a month; ideal for Groups & Clubs, Party Entertainers, Fitness Classes

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Our new website, www.discovermagazines.co.uk has a wealth of useful information about how best to advertise on a small budget as well as booking a Low Cost Listing online.

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From reader feedback we receive what important to you is local. So I hope that changes are welcomed and attract budding businesses to use Discover Magazines to reach you.

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GARDENING......................... 22 Brilliant Bulbs

HOME INTERIORS.............. 32 Confidence with Colour

HEALTH & WELLBEING..... 38 OCD Awareness Week

EATING & DRINKING........ 42 MOTORING........................... 46 Interview with Lewis Hamilton

PETS........................................ 47 How to Stop Chewing

BUSINESS & IT...................... 50 More Ooomph in your pc

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Canvasser (flexible on hours per week) To call on independent businesses in Southampton/Totton areas introducing Discover with advertising media packs.

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What's On SOUTHAMPTON CANAL SOCIETY 1 Sep, 7.45-9.50pm Chilworth Parish Hall, Chilworth SO16 7JZ James Brown: “Industrial Archaeology within the New Forest.” The past & future, ice houses, fire blackened stones, historical churchyards.

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HEALTH WALK 5 Sep, 10-11am Hawthorn Centre, Southampton Common The walk stays on the pavement and is almost completely off road. Stay for a social tea or coffee at the Hawthorns café.

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TASTE OF WICKHAM 11 Sep, 10-4pm The Square, Wickham PO17 5JG A day to sample all that Wickham has to offer; cookery demonstrations, music, free bouncy castle, free face painting, free children’s crafts and more than 60 stalls selling a huge range of locally produced food, drinks, crafts and gifts. Free park and ride runs from Westlands Farm Shop (SO32 2JW)

CONCORDE CLASSIC CAR SHOW 11 Sep, 10-4pm Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh Charity car show to raise money for Naomi House Children’s Hospice. 8th year. Great day out for all the family with lots to see and do. Entry £1-£4.

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To feature your event email editorial@discovermagazines.co.uk MEMORY CAFE 13 Sep, 2pm to 4pm Sunrise of Bassett Whether you are someone who has been diagnosed with the early stages of memory loss or you are caring for someone with memory loss, the Memory Café is for you. Monthly themed quizzes, tea, coffee, biscuits served in a relaxed and informal setting.

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Education

BACK TO SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY The best kit to pack for your kids As if buying new clothes, bags and accessories wasn’t expensive enough, the back to school period also means buying gadgets - but which ones will actually benefit your child when they head to school, college or university? The right gadgets really do make a difference, but don’t rush to spend more money than you need to.

Some form of computer is essential, especially for students away from home: it’s not just a tool for learning, but for communicating, music, movies and TV too. The key question today is whether a laptop or a tablet is better. Both cost around the same - unless you’re going for an Apple laptop, you can get a very good laptop for less than £400, which is around the same price as an iPad - but it’s important to check whether your child’s school, college or university has specific requirements. For example, some statistical software requires Windows, and while you can make Windows work on a Mac that involves extra expense - and it isn’t an option at all on an iPad. If you’re buying software, look for student versions: programs such as Microsoft Office come in student editions that cost a fraction of the normal price.

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There’s no doubt that Apple computers are the most desirable computers for students, but they’re also the most expensive ones: Apple’s cheapest laptop, the MacBook Air, starts at £749. A better option may be to buy a secondhand MacBook Pro, as the 2012 model is still current, available online for around £400 and can be upgraded with fast SSD storage for around £50. Alternatively, keep an eye out for “refurb” deals. That’s when brand new laptops have been returned for some reason, checked and put on sale again. They can’t be sold as new anymore so they attract significant discounts. è

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The other essential, for older children at least, is a smartphone. If he or she doesn’t already have one, the best buy on the market is the Moto G4. It’s a powerful Android phone with a price tag of just £169, and it’s powerful enough to remain current for several academic years. Once you’ve got the phone you can then shop around for either a pay as you go deal, where you buy credit in advance and top it up as required, or a SIM-only deal, which is a monthly contract giving you a certain amount of data, calls and texts.

Reading is a big part of the educational process, of course, and electronic books can save you a great deal of money. Amazon has just updated its Kindle range of ebook readers, and the £59.99 model is arguably the best value Kindle so far. You can spend more on Kindles with all kinds of whizzy features, but we wouldn’t.

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One other product you might want to consider is gadget insurance. That isn’t the same as an extended warranty, and it’s important to understand the difference: extended warranties such as Apple’s AppleCare don’t cover accidental damage such as water spills, which can easily do hundreds of pounds worth of damage to a laptop. Your home insurance or current account may already provide such insurance, but it’s worth checking the small print carefully to ensure the kids’ gadgets are covered away from home and that the excesses aren’t excessive.

Lots of companies have insurance policies specifically designed for students’ computers and smartphones, and sites such as money.co.uk enable you to compare the cover, cost and excesses quickly.

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Financial & Legal

WHAT BENEFITS AND CONCESSIONS ARE YOU ENTITLED TO IN LATER LIFE? As you grow older, you’re entitled to age-related public benefits and concessions to help with day-to-day living. There may be local authority concessions available such as adult education or fitness classes. The most obvious is the state retirement pension, but what are the other less well-known top-ups and concessions available?

Pension credit Although pension credit is a well-established benefit, not everyone realises they can claim it, so check if you’re missing out on this valuable supplement to your state pension. There are two elements to pension credit – Guarantee Credit which guarantees a minimum income of £155.60 if you’re single, and £237.55 for couples. The second element, Savings Credit, is for people who 14

have saved a small amount towards their retirement.

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By Ann Haldon could receive up to £13.07 and £14.75 of Savings Credit per week respectively. You may be entitled to one or both elements if you’ve reached state pension age, and are on a low income. For help to make a claim call 0800 731 7898 Attendance Allowance This is available to people aged 65 or older, who have care needs at home. You don’t have to receive professional care to be eligible; a care-provider is often a spouse or family member. The weekly rates depend on the level of care needed: • Lower rate: £55.10

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Claimants of the lower rate often need help with washing and dressing, while the higher rate reflects greater care needs during the day and night.

Carer’s Allowance If you care for someone for 35 hours a week or more, and they are in receipt of certain benefits, you could get Carer’s Allowance of £62.10 per week. If eligible, you automatically receive National Insurance credits. Carer’s Allowance can affect other benefits that you and the person you are caring for receive, so factor in the possibility of these being reduced or taken away. Carer’s Allowance support team 0843 504 7223 Winter fuel allowance To qualify for the payment this year of between £100 and £300 to help you with your winter heating bills, you must be born before 5th May 1953.

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TV licence Anyone over 75 qualifies for a free TV licence. The government offers concessions to older people in residential care reducing the cost to £7.50.

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My mobile phone company is still billing me even though I cancelled my contract over the phone. I’m disputing the bill, but now I’ve received a letter from a debt collection agency demanding the money. I don’t think I should have to pay, but I’m worried it will affect my credit rating if I don’t. What can I do?

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You’re right in thinking you shouldn’t have to pay - if you’re disputing the bill, it shouldn’t be treated as a debt.

Start by making a formal complaint to your mobile phone company. Write to them saying you are disputing your bill, but have still been contacted by debt collectors. Include details of why you’re disputing it, dates you’ve been in touch over the bill and copies of any correspondence. Ask them to call off the debt collectors while the dispute is ongoing.

Next, contact the debt collection agency as soon as possible to say that you’re disputing the bill, and have complained to the phone company about them involving a debt collector. Call the agency, then follow up with a letter. Enclose a copy of your complaint to the phone company, and ask the debt collectors to stop pursuing the bill.

You can use a credit reference agency to check your credit report. If your bill shows up as a debt, you can ask them to add a note saying you’re disputing it.

If the debt collectors are still pursuing the money, or you want more information and advice, contact your local Citizens Advice or visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk.

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Beauty

HOLDING ONTO SUMMER This month we’re making the most of the last of the rays with some summer-inspired beauty finds.

With its fresh, citrusy scent of mandarin and grapefruit, warmed by sandalwood, Weleda’s Agrume Jardin de Vie fragrance conjures up images of heady Tuscan nights.

And at just £19.95 for 50ml, you can spritz it on whenever you’re missing your sun lounger. Postholiday blues? Weleda’s Grenade Jardin de Vie contains notes of neroli and davana, both of which are believed to help lift the spirits and relieve stress. The final fragrance in Weleda’s collection, Rose Jardin de Vie, is a softly romantic mix of rose, geranium and ylang ylang. www.weleda.co.uk If you’re lucky enough to book a last minute break away, there are still some great travel kits on the market. Neal’s Yard Remedies brought out their Limited Edition Travel Kit in July, so there may still be the odd one left on the shelf. The kit contains a refreshing White Tea Facial Mist and indulgent Wild Rose Beauty Balm, amongst other mini products. If, like me, you love a long soak in a hotel bath, you might want to treat yourself

to an Olverum Bath Oil Travel Set, £16. The bath oil is formulated with fragrant essential oils specially chosen to help you relax,

By Kate Duggan destress and unwind. Each of the three bottles contains enough bath oil for three separate soaks. Pick your set up from Harvey Nichols, Fenwick or www.Olverum.com.

A face serum can help your skin to recover from the drying effects of too much sun, chlorine and air conditioning. This month I’ve been trying What Skin Needs’ Hydrating Facial Serum. A blend of plant extracts and seed oils, it’s packed with antioxidants, and leaves my skin feeling softer and more hydrated.

The main active ingredient, plantolin, has been scientifically proven to soothe, renew and protect skin. The bergamot fragrance is pleasant, although it doesn’t quite mask the scent of olive oil. While the serum is an oil, rather than a lotion, it does absorb quickly and doesn’t leave your skin feeling greasy. £17.99, www.whatskinneeds.co.uk. è

Bobbi Brown’s new Sunset Pink collection is apparently inspired by ‘the incredible twilight glow of Telluride skies at sunset’. Launched in July, the collection includes highlighting powders, gel eyeliners, lip glosses, cheek tints and cream eyeshadows. I’ve been trying the eyeshadow, £19.50, which comes in four very wearable shades, and is a dream to apply.

There’s still time to show off your tan (fake or otherwise) before long-sleeve-season is upon us. Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter’s Golden Goddess Shimmering Dry Body Oil, £12.99, adds a subtle sheen to enhance your tan. You can also use it to highlight cheekbones, collar bones and other areas. A little goes a long way, so use it sparingly. Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter is an award-winning Irish brand and sold in numerous high street stores, including House Of Fraser, Superdrug, River Island, Tesco and Primark.

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SOUTHAMPTON BUSINESSES WELCOME BREASTFEEDING CAMPAIGN Southampton has officially become a breastfeeding welcome city with an impressive 144 local venues signing up since the launch last year to support mothers to breastfeed comfortably while out and about.

Following a successful World Breastfeeding Week in August, NCT and Southampton City Council encouraged even more businesses to sign up.

The Southampton Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme is an initiative run in partnership by NCT, the UK’s largest charity for parents, and Southampton City Council. It aims to change attitudes towards mothers breastfeeding in public by facilitating

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greater acceptance and promotion of breastfeeding in the community.

The scheme is voluntary for businesses to participate in and demonstrates a commitment to providing a comfortable and non-judgmental environment for parents to feed their children in.

Businesses have been issued with ‘Breastfeeding Welcome’ stickers to show new mothers they are welcome to feed their babies on their premises.

You can find your nearest Breastfeeding Welcome venue in Southampton using the NCT’s venue finder.

Southampton businesses are encouraged to sign up to the Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme by emailing Rebecca Whitlock-Neill at rebecca.whitlock-neill@nct.org.uk.

THE ULTIMATE IN POOLS Local family hot tub firm Happy Hot Tubs® are delighted to announce the launch of the innovative Endless Pools® range. Endless Pools® are the world leader in fitness hydrotherapy systems, a brand that has been at the forefront of aquatic exercise systems since 1988.

The Endless Pools® Fitness Systems allow bathers to swim, run, exercise and relax all in one place, and within the privacy of their own home. There is a broad, deep current which can be adjusted to any speed, stroke or ability, and fitting options include a treadmill, row kit, swim tether and under water mirror.

Head of Sales, James Hallett said “we are delighted to add Endless Pools® to the company portfolio alongside the already hugely popular HotSpring® hot tub range, and we invite all potential customers to come along with their swimsuit and try it out”.

Customers can see an Endless Pool® on display at Happy Hot Tubs showrooms in Fareham, Southampton and Bournemouth. More details are available on www.happyhottubs.co.uk.

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Gardening

BRILLIANT BULBS It is spring bulb time in all the garden centres now; they should be crammed full of bulbs, many at a reasonable price and all of which promise to provide glorious masses of colour for years to come.

By all means plant bulbs in beds and borders, but if you only have a terrace, patio or a back yard, then there are still plenty of bulb planting opportunities to be had! Bulbs have the potential to make any garden look gorgeous, but you can use them to add an element of fun as well as glamour, colour and perfume.

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Bulbs look fantastic if allowed to naturalise beneath trees, but miniature varieties look

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Ornamental plastic-lined woven baskets, which are available inexpensively from local markets or on the internet, make perfect planting containers provided they are at least 3” (8 cm) deep. Shallower baskets can be used for smaller bulbs such as crocuses - simply fill them with bulb fibre and plant up as you would a bowl of indoor bulbs. To ensure adequate drainage, puncture some holes in the plastic liner and use any normal multi-purpose or loam based compost mixture. Baskets like this look particularly decorative in the spring, and if you add a couple of ferns or ivies to larger baskets they will look even better. è

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An outdoor table is unlikely to be used for entertaining in spring, so simply cover it to prevent the surface being spoiled and arrange a selection of pots full of spring bulbs on it – the effect can be really splendid.

a striking display. Plant the container up in two layers, so that one lot of bulbs is a couple of inches deeper than the other, and the deeper ones will flower later than those planted closer to the surface to prolong the display.

An old bucket - particularly an enamelled or galvanized one - makes a fabulous planter, but remember to drill some holes in the base or place a layer of pebbles or grit at least 2” (5cm) deep in the bottom, so that excess water accumulates below the level of the roots and the bulbs do not rot off.

An old bathroom suite or parts of it make wacky and unusual planters. A bath may need a lot of compost to fill it – and don’t forget drainage - but it can act like a full-sized flowerbed. Even a hand basin, lavatory or the cistern can be planted up to great effect.

If your garden or back yard is a good size, then large containers will look particularly handsome.

Packed with a single variety of one of the daffodils or tulips or any other spring bulbs, they will make

Old watering cans, wheelbarrows or even a decrepit pair of wellies or boots with a hole in them will also make wonderful planters and will save you a fortune!

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JACK SAVORETTI 6 November, Southampton, O2 Guildhall 2016 has been another incredible year for Jack who has gone from strength to strength both on tour and on record, selling out each and every show he has played including Somerset House, and also seeing his latest album ‘Written In Scars’ go gold with UK sales approaching 200,000 copies.

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Lucy Ambache talks to

CORINNE BAILEY RAE

With over five million albums sold to date, Corinne Bailey Rae has had a stellar decade in the music industry. With a new album out, she spoke to The Breeze’s Lucy Ambache about music, the joys of working in L.A. and the dangers of curly hair when you live in Leeds.

By Lucy Ambache

You’ve been missing in action for quite a while - 6 years to be exact. You don’t make a quick album do you?

I don’t. No, I love to take my time. I really enjoy the process – I love writing songs, I love travelling and meeting new people, and working with new musicians.

I’ve really learnt a lot about being a producer on this record. I probably took more time than I needed to, because I was loving it so much.

It’s called ‘The Heart Speaks In Whispers’. Give me the lowdown.

Well the album is all about listening to the inner voice – quietening down all the chaos and drama that surrounds us to find out what’s going on inside. How nature, our bodies, our subconscious, our instincts all tell us about what’s happening in our heart.

You make a lady look glamorous with a guitar. You’ve always done that as a singer songwriter but with femininity.

Well I wanted to have those heels on I guess! I love playing guitar and when I first started, I was in an indie band where it was all baby doll dresses and we all wanted to be Courtney Love. Now I feel that I’m coming into my own style.

The album was made half in Leeds, half in LA right?

I built a studio in Leeds. After my last record I wanted to have somewhere I could put all my instruments, and be playful, and we managed to make it a scene we really liked. Then we thought it would be great to go to Los Angeles and work with some different musicians – some who had been on my wish-list for a long time.

But you still love being in Leeds?

I do! I guess I grew up there, both my parents are there, my sister is there at the moment, and I think it has a really good music scene. But I also like getting on the aeroplane and getting to travel as well so I feel lucky that I get to do both things.

Your music travels really far doesn’t it? It has given you the ability to go around the world.

It’s a really funny thing when you release records because you never know who’s going to get to hear them. My first record was on tape in India, which I didn’t know and I’ve got friends who say things like ‘I’ve just got back from Thailand and you were playing in the restaurant’ so it’s amazing because I feel my songs have got to places I haven’t got to yet.

One of the songs on the album is titled ‘Hey I Won’t Break Your Heart’. Come on, you can’t guarantee that!

That song’s interesting because it’s about love the second time around with the same person. It’s about doing it and thinking ‘you have really hurt me but let’s trust each other’. I think as you get older, you have these crazy experiences in love and it’s not just some cookie cutter, puppy dog thing. It can be really intense.

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If you don’t want a classic colour palette, look out for fashionforward hues. Dulux’s colour of the year is Cherished Gold, an earthy metallic that works well with both fresh pastels and rich jewel tones, while Pantone’s colours of the year are Rose Quartz and a soft blue called Serenity. Crown’s autumn/ winter palette is based around three looks: Out of the Dark, with black and charcoal plus bright yellow, pink and orange dashes; Skyscapes, shades of blue with grey and chalky neutrals; and Faded Berries, deep berry tones with mossy and grassy greens.

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While people may joke about being “a bit OCD,” this trivialises a serious and potentially debilitating condition. OCD Awareness Week aims to correct the misconception that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder merely concerns harmless habits or quirks.

What Is OCD? 12 in every 1,000 people suffer from OCD, experiencing a range of compulsions, obsessional thoughts and repetitive behaviours that seriously affect their day-to-day life. On average it’s undiagnosed for 10-15 years, yet 50% of cases are severe, meaning symptoms occupy more than three hours a day.

Sufferers typically develop OCD in their late adolescence or twenties, but it affects people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. They may recognise their condition, yet find it hard to believe their compulsions won’t relieve their anxiety or prevent harm.

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Typical OCD four-step cycle Obsession is unwelcome, intrusive thoughts, images or impulses occur repeatedly.

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Types of OCD OCD cases usually fall into four broad categories; checking (repeatedly checking on locked doors for example, contamination (fear of germs), hoarding (unnecessary items or excessive quantities of useful items) and ruminations or intrusive thoughts such as prolonged, time consuming thinking on a harmless topic.

What Causes OCD? OCD can run in the families; this may be a genetic link or ‘learned behaviour’. In some sufferers, imaging shows increased activity and blood flow in brain areas that handle emotional response and a lack of seratonin. Suffering neglect, abuse, isolation or trauma such as a break-up or bereavement can be a cause. Certain personality traits, such as perfectionism and a highly methodical approach, can make the development of OCD more likely.

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DISCOVER GRAPEVINE

To feature here please email editorial@discovermagazines.co.uk National Contemporary Art Show Comes To Southampton The John Hansard Gallery and Southampton City Art Gallery is host to the UK tour of British Art Show 8 from 8 October to January 2017. The forty-two artists were chosen on the grounds of their contribution to art in this country in the last five years.

New Airline From Southampton Hola! Low cost Spanish carrier, Volotea, announced regular flights to Majorca from Southampton airport. www.volotea.com Guitar Man Still Strumming After 34 years trading in Hythe behind the fire station, John Boots Music Shop sadly closed its doors this summer. For regular customers still looking for guitar repair and tuning services, long term employee, Steve Webster is working from home now so please give him a call on 07818 132689.

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Restaurant News Italian pizza restaurant, Franco Manca and Thai restaurateur, Thaikhun, will open in at WestQuay Watermark, the new dining and leisure development in Southampton due to open later this year. B&B Wickham has opened restaurant, La Bocca serving authentic Italian food. La Bocca is housed in a beautiful 18th century Alistair Craig building, complete with open fire, original beams and contemporary touches, a bright and airy conservatory and cosy bar areas. The Ox Bar in North Baddesley has also “gone” Italian this summer with its dining area at the back launching as Bella Vita. Carey’s Manor announces a new Chef, Alistair Craig whose impressive CV includes experience at the Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu, The Horseshoe Inn, a small 2 AA Rosette restaurant in Scotland, dubbed by Michelin and The Good Hotel Guide as one of Scotland’s best restaurants.

Facelift for Bargate Quarter A proposal has been submitted by architects Corstorphine & Wright to SCC to demolish Bargate Shopping Centre and build a vibrant quarter with boutique shopping, restaurants, student accommodation and apartments. The historic town walls, hidden for the past 30 years, will be a key feature. If approved, the city will benefit from an investment of nearly £100 million and the creation of 280 jobs.

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BON APPÉTIT! By Cecile I’m in love. With good food and good wine … or gin, or beer, or … you get my point. My name is Cécile and I run the Hampshire Wine School, sharing my passion in a really fun way with like-minded people. As a French sommelier and wine tutor, my aim in life is to discover the latest trends in beverage, to experiment with food, to find out what makes my tastebuds salivate. I want to know what’s good, what’s great and what’s not worth swallowing (well, I do spit for a living after all). Tania and Melanie have asked me to fill you in, every issue, with food and beverage gossip from all over the Solent area. So welcome to my first “Bon Appétit!”

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now, but it would seem that the Champenois are catching up fast. The French Champagne House of Vranken-Pommery has just announced its new and exciting partnership with local sparkling wine producer, Hattingley Valley. Which in turn, celebrated by running in the Hampshire Vineyard Olympics (oh yeah, forget Brazil, it’s all about Hampshire right now) with the likes of Jenkyn Place, Hambledon, Meonhill, Danebury, Cottonworth and Exton Park. Congratulations to Simon Bladon of Jenkyn Place, Bentley, for winning the Olympics Trophy! Hampshire winemakers, we salute you. è

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Their ‘Gin of the Week’ is actually my favourite one: Copperhead Gin. The fun part comes in choosing what to add to your very own concoction …

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THE other place for gin in Winchester is the Green Man pub of course, but did you know that you can also take some creative writing classes and drink there at the same time? I cannot promise you becoming Hampshire’s next best-seller but it could be a lot of fun trying (especially under the influence of a gin or three)!

So discover the creative writer in you for only £30 with drinks and nibbles.

Gin is more your tipple of choice? Then congratulations to Paul Bowler of Winchester Distillery for winning, yet again, more medals.

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Too much fun? Need to rest?

Then the White Star Tavern in Southampton is in the midst of redecorating its already stunning 13 bedrooms and 1 apartment.

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HAMPSHIRE IS TASTING GREAT Great Taste has been discovering exceptional food and drink since 1994 with more than 100,000 products having been judged over the years. The Great Taste logo has become recognised as a stamp of quality on many of our favourite foods and drinks. This year’s awards saw Hampshire producers come away with over 70 stars giving a great boost to the county’s local food producers.

Jude’s Ice Cream came away with an impressive nine awards. Jude’s is a family-run business based near Winchester making delicious ice cream from local milk. Chow Mezger, Director, from Jude’s added: “We were thrilled to be granted nine awards this summer including an award for our new flavour, Brown Butter Pecan, made with swirls of caramel and pecan pieces.”

Visit www.hampshirefare.co.uk for all the winners and where to buy their produce.

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A SELECTION OF THE WINNERS Chalk Stream Foods Ltd Cold Smoked Chalk Stream Trout Hill Farm Juice (The Meon Spirit Company) Russet Apple Juice Chocolate By Miss Witt Blackcurrant & Star Anise chocolate made with 70% single origin Manabi Dark Chocolate Jude’s Ice Cream Mango & Passion Fruit Frozen Yogurt Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers Old Winchester Extra Mature

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AN INTERVIEW WITH

LEWIS HAMILTON…

He’s a British hero and an F1 champion and, at the launch of the new Mercedes-AMG GT R just after he won the British Grand Prix, here are Lewis Hamilton’s views on road cars, racing outside F1 and gaining an inch…

He wouldn’t drive in any other series than F1 On the subject of racing in something like the Nurburgring 24-hour race, he said: “I like that I can take [the AMG GT R] around the Nurburgring and have a lot of fun, but I don’t really have any desire to race anything else. The problem is, once you come out of F1, everything else is a step down.”

Danger is exciting He does say he’d like to have a go in MotoGP, because even riding his bike on the motorway is scary.

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He acknowledged having fast, technical racing that’s also exciting is a difficult balance to find, but says that the cars being so technical does cause a problem, with the engine switch settings allowing 508 possible combinations.

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He wants to be a development driver “I was talking to Tobias [Moers, AMG boss] and I was like ‘you’ve got all this Formula 1 technology and you have the Formula 1 world champion driving your car – utilise that!”

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THE BUCKET OF DAMSONS

By Jackie Brewster

The presence of a muddy bike abandoned on the grass verge made Marion suspect that the creature perched high in the branches of her damson tree was no bird.

“You’d better not be scrumping,” Marion said, wrapping her pashmina tightly around her shoulders, “I’ll be having a word with your mother.”

“You don’t know her.” A girl, no older than twelve, peered down through the foliage. She’d come prepared. A large bucket swung from her juice-stained hand.

“You’re trespassing,” Marion said with annoyance. “That tree borders my property. All the fruit belongs to me.”

“You can’t own a tree,” the girl said, “it’s a living thing.”

“What utter nonsense,” Marion said crossly. “Of course you can.”

The girl looked dubious.

“Last year all the plums just fell into the lane and got ruined,” the girl said. “That’s a waste, and we’re taught not to waste food.”

Marion felt a twinge of guilt. Last year she had intended to pick the damsons, but it meant getting the step ladder out of the garage and she’d never got round to it.

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“They’re not plums,” she said firmly, “they’re damsons.”

“They taste like plums,” the girl replied tartly.

“So you’ve been eating them as well?” Marion asked.

“Just the one,” the girl grinned. “It was juicy.”

“Why don’t you climb down with your bucket?”

Marion said cunningly, “And I will take my share from what you’ve picked. The rest you can keep as a picker’s fee.”

The girl considered this for a moment.

“How about,” she replied, “I take my share from the bucket and you get what’s left instead?”

“Certainly not,” said Marion.

This child really had some cheek. “Don’t forget those are my damsons and you are a thief.”

“If you cared about them you’d have picked them already,” the girl said. “I’m the one who’s taken all the risks.”

“But you didn’t ask permission,” Marion said, outraged.

There was a steely look in the girl’s eye. Then she smiled.

“How about we play a game?” she said. “I tip this bucket and whatever you catch you keep, and whatever falls on the ground I keep.” è

“But I’ve got nothing to catch them in,” Marion said, annoyed. She didn’t much like games.

“Then nip into your house for a bowl.” The girl smiled sweetly. “As big as you like.”

“I don’t trust you,” Marion said, “the minute I’m gone you’ll be off with the lot.”

The girl looked offended.

“Brownie’s honour I would not,” she said. “Alright then, why not catch them in your scarf?”

“It’s not a scarf, it’s a pashmina,” Marion said, then realised what a good idea that was. The girl clearly wasn’t aware just how big her pashmina was. If she held it taut she could catch every damson, and the annoying child would end up with none at all.

“Alright then,” Marion agreed, “you’ve got yourself a deal.” She unfolded the length of fabric.

“You can’t back out now,” Marion said, pleased that the balance of power had been redressed.

“Alright,” the girl conceded reluctantly, “get ready then.”

Marion squinted up into the branches of the tree with the pashmina outstretched like a fireman’s net. The girl wedged herself against a branch and held up the bucket. Slowly it began to tip. Marion braced herself.

Frist there was a strange rattling sound, then a slurry of wet damson stones rained down upon her.

“You know how I said I’d only eaten one?” the girl laughed, swinging nimbly down with her empty bucket. “Well, I might have been lying.”

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