Romsey & Wellow Gazette - July 2020

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Welcome to the

July edition of your local Romsey & Wellow Gazette community magazine.

We are delighted to bring you the July issues of our Local Modern Magazines. We like to keep you up to date with local, community data as well as bring you great trades and businesses right to your doorstep. The companies inside are raring to go and would love to hear from you. Many have ‘virtual’ lines in place, so you can look online or speak over the phone to get the advice and help you need. Those trades that can come to your house are fully equipped with the Government guidelines and protective gear to keep themselves and you safe. These are trying times all round, so please do keep your local Gazette in mind when looking for good local services to help you. Let’s keep our local community thriving, despite the current circumstances. Please do mention us when making those all-important calls.

If you have any local data that you would like others to know about, then do give us a call.

This is free to local clubs and societies. We are here to help.

Wishing you a great month of July.

May the ‘new normality’ settle in soon!

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What’s inside...

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Quirky Fact on Hampshire

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Praise for groups as recover phase begins

10 Sir Harold Hillier Gardens to welcome visitors back 12 Test Valley Business Awards: Extra Mile award added 16 Walk the Test ‘Another’ Way 20 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust: Stars in the grass 28 Care home well placed to offer immediate care To advertise your business call our sales team on 01264 316499.

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE

From its naval history to its stories from the Doomsdays era, Hampshire has always been a county with a rich treasure trove of heritage. As Britain and indeed Hampshire emerges from yet another chapter in its historic past, here is another handful of quirky facts deep from Hampshire’s fascina ng vaults.

There was hardly a village, town or community that was not touched by the English Civil war and certainly many of the great estates were forced into ac on.

One such great manor house was Basing House which was a Cavalier stronghold.

The eventual victory for Thomas Cromwell came a�er a long series of sieges and among those under siege at the me and taking refuge at the Hampshire estate was the renowned Inigo Jones whose very clothes were taken from him upon capture. Basing House, which according to reports was similar in stature and importance to Hampton Court, was ransacked and set alight. Today, the house no longer exists as through the years all remaining stones were removed.

Following the Ba le of Trafalgar, many of the ships that had loyally served under Nelson were either repurposed or even destroyed. Thankfully HMS Victory, Nelson’s own ship did not have such a fate and remains to this day as the oldest warship s ll in commission. However both HMS Victory and the Leviathan, another grand ship that had played its part in the war, took rather humbler posi ons as prison ships moored at Portsmouth throughout the late 1810s.

Prison ships were typically used to house prisoners who were to be transported to Australia and America for their crimes. Although the Leviathan sadly no longer exists, HMS Victory is very much s ll a living part of history and remains to this day in its home at Portsmouth.

Did you know?

Britain has its very own Camembert! No doubt if you are local to Hampshire you did! The Tunworth is a county favourite but has also drawn widespread delight from some of the largest culinary names in Britain. Nigel Slater himself once commented that the “My favourite mel ng cheese is a ripe Tunworth” and Raymond Blanc also echoed similar sen ments when he commented that it is “The best Camembert in the world!”

that’s interesting!

Although Burley is known for its pre y chocolate box appeal, the village may also be able to boast having the only fire sta on in the country to have a ca le grid at the entrance of the sta on. This necessary if not slightly odd addi on is owing to the fact the village s ll upholds the commoning rights of ca le who exercise this right freely!

In 1689, New Alresford suffered near devasta on when a group of sixty-seven Irishmen and six Irishwomen came to the small se lement, claiming they were Protestants who had been cruelly treated and thrust out of their homes. In reality, they had come to a ack the small Hampshire se lement among other sites throughout England. The women carried fireballs which destroyed the market house, council house and church causing severe destruc on.

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Community News

Praise For Groups As Recovery Phase Begins The leader of Test Valley Borough Council has praised the efforts of community groups as the borough begins to enter the early phases of the recovery stage in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

A number of local groups set up across Test Valley have helped thousands of people get access to medication, food or just a friendly person to talk to if they felt isolated or vulnerable. Together with its community partner, Unity, the council has offered its help and financial backing to the groups to help them serve their local communities.

The Test Valley Community Hotline has also been set up to offer a route for support and has been widely utilised. Now, as these groups begin to help the community look ahead and enter into the recovery phase, councillor Phil North has praised how the local organisations have risen to the challenge presented by the pandemic.

Leader, councillor North, said: “The imApact these groups have had in our borough has been amazing and I am extremely grateful to every single person who stood up to be counted. This was, and still is, a completely unknown situation and these groups have made an immense difference to our communities. “To everyone who has taken part, I say thank you. We, as a council, have sought to support where possible, either

with our financial help or by deploying our staff out and about with food parcels, and the Test Valley Community Hotline.” With the number of calls having significantly dropped on Sundays over the last few weeks, the hotline will now be run Monday to Saturday and operate six days a week.

However, staff will remain available on Sundays for emergencies and can be accessed via Hampshire’s county-wide hotline on 0333 370 4000.

Unity chief executive, Terry Bishop, said: “The Test Valley Community Helpline was a reactive response to the needs of isolated people at the start of the pandemic. In partnership with TVBC, groups across the borough and hundreds of volunteers, a groundswell of support for people has been possible and we are justly proud. To know that thousands of people have been assisted in this way, is what 'voluntary action' is all about and Test Valley as a whole has been exceptional. “We would like to express our thanks to everyone and in particular, the volunteers. We hope that they will talk to our Unity Volunteer Hub to continue to offer their time in the future.”

The Test Valley Community Hotline can be reached, 9am until 5pm, Monday to Saturday, via 0330 400 4116.

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Sir Harold Hillier Gardens To Welcome Visitors Back Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey is preparing to welcome more visitors back as part of a phased re-opening.

Leader of Hampshire County Council, Councillor Keith Mans said: “Visitors with annual membership to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens have been enjoying the beautiful, tranquil surroundings on site, thanks to the thorough preparations made by staff to ensure the venue could safely reopen. I was delighted to hear how well the first phase of re-opening went last week, and it was great to see them back. This means we will soon be able to welcome back more visitors, now including those without membership.”

The Gardens were temporarily closed to the public at the end of March following Government guidance on essential travel during the Coronavirus outbreak. The first phase of the re-opening saw members welcomed back on 8 June via a pre-booking system to help avoid long queues and faceto-face payment transactions. Phase two will see a limited number of online tickets available to the general public from 22 June as well as the later, daily closing time of 6pm. It will also see take-away refreshments made available to visitors.

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A number of measures remain in place to maintain safe social distancing for staff and visitors. This includes reduced accessible parking, and, while some toilets will be open, the visitor pavilion, café, restaurant, gift shop, exhibition gallery and play areas remain closed until further notice.

However, takeaway hot and cold drinks will be available to purchase from the Tilia Tree Café, and the Munch Buggy at the Visitor Pavilion, between 10am and 5pm daily. Prewrapped food items such as sandwiches and salads can also be bought. Customers are encouraged to make card and contactless payments.

Councillor Mans added: “While we all continue to follow Government advice to control the virus, the Gardens’ 180 acres of world-renowned, trees, shrubs and hardy plants, offer people of all ages the perfect space in which to walk, explore and enjoy some fresh air and exercise. We also hope to re-introduce further services and facilities for our visitors as soon as guidance and circumstances permit.”

For information about Sir Harold Hillier Gardens visit: http://www.hants.gov.uk/hilliergardens

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TBVA - Extra Mile Awards Test Valley businesses going the extra mile?

Are you or do you know a local business that is going the extra mile to help others in this time of crisis?

Test Valley Business Awards (TVBA) organisers and sponsors want to remind businesses that although it has been necessary to postpone the 2020 awards, the show goes on, hopefully with a re-launch in the Autumn and the Gala Dinner in Spring of 2021. These are uncertain times and we want to keep in touch.

Sponsor Cllr Drew said “Although the awards have been deferred, we want to keep their spirit alive and to celebrate business excellence in the Test Valley by asking for examples and nominations of local businesses which have made a special contribution during these challenging times.

“Examples include switching production to supply the NHS and care homes, switching to delivering to people who are house-bound or supporting their staff or the community in a million and one other ways. Big or small we would like to know.”

Each month, through to the re-launch, we would like to celebrate a Test Valley business that is “Going the Extra Mile”.

The Gold Sponsors will then choose the winner who will receive a bottle of champagne, coverage in the local media and social media and an award logo for their website and marketing.

Full details and an entry form can be found on the website at www.tvbawards.org.uk/extramile together with the entry dates.

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Due to Covid 19 Walk the Test Way cannot take place this year. This is a major blow to many charities who use the walk platform for their major fundraising. Last year over £60,000 was raised by over 100 charities. To ensure that charities do not miss out the organiser, Rotary Club of Romsey Test, have modified the event To Walk the Test another Way. The idea is that individuals sign up and set their own personal step or walk challenge which they can be sponsored for. This might be a short or long distance but a personal challenge for the participant. The challenge can also take place in any location.

Anyone who sponsors Stewart will be offered a run on the tram when normal conditions return. To sponsor Stewart and Youth in Romsey go to: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ yir-stewart-tramway If you would like to raise funds for your favourite charity and register your challenge go to: www.walkthetestway.org.uk Once completed successful walkers who raise funds will be celebrated in the media and receive a certificate for their achievements as well as a commemorative C19 Walk the Test another Way medal.

The event opened in June and runs until 31st July. The response had been international with celebrity chef Rick Stein (isolated in Sydney) walking around Sydney harbour to raise funds for the homeless in Cornwall. Locally Rotarian Stewart Mitchell, who has a tramline in his garden, has signed up to raise funds for ‘Youth in Romsey’ by driving his tram all the way from his house to the Youth in Romsey’s headquarters (1.6 miles). This of course means many circuits around his garden!

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Wildlife News 20

Stars in the grass Exotic and striking in appearance, orchids can be found in a diverse range of habitats – between now and September is the perfect time to see them in full colour.

Early purple orchid As its name suggests, the early purple orchid is one of the first of our native orchids to bloom, strong enough to grow in the light shade of woodland or out in the open grassland of a road verge. Even when not in flower, it is identifiable by its glossy green leaves with dark purple blotches. It remains relatively common but has declined in recent decades due to urban development and modern farming methods. When the flowers first open they have a sweet scent like honey, but once pollinated the flowers smell like the urine of a tomcat! It is thought this may be to warn insects that the flower is no longer worth pollinating.

Green-winged orchid Similar in appearance to the early purple orchid, the green-winged orchid can be distinguished by its narrow, unspotted leaves and the distinctive veined hoods that sit above its flower, which give it its name. Until the advent of modern farming this orchid was one of the most widespread and common grassland species. Intolerant of artificial fertilisers and herbicides, it has disappeared from half of its historical range and is now mostly confined to nature reserves.

Pyramidal orchid The pyramidal orchid is the county flower of the Isle of Wight. This orchid is easy to identify from the bright pink, pyramid-shaped cluster of flowers on top of the stem. Botanists did not appreciate the close relationship between pyramidal and green-winged orchids until scientists unravelled the plants’ DNA. The

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association is surprising as there is very little in common about the appearance of their flowers. The pyramidal orchid, which flowers between June and August, sports a long spur containing nectar to entice moths to drink.

Bee orchid The bee orchid is a master of mimicry and has evolved to look like its main pollinator – the longhorn bee. Bizarrely, this bee is rarely found in the UK so the bee orchids found here appear to be self-pollinated – the plant’s male pollen sacs drop onto the female stigma allowing self-pollination to take place. Its windborne seeds germinate freely allowing rapid colonisation of small patches of bare ground. This ability means that short-lived populations turn up in unlikely places such as on the edge of car parks. The bee orchid is, however, at its best in parched sunny habitats and can be abundant where the ground has been disturbed.

When admiring orchids, please remember the immature plants that may surround the flowering spike. Avoid trampling future flowers by keeping to the paths and thoroughly checking where you put your feet..

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Its carpet cleaning – but not as you know it…

We fully sanitise everything we deep clean and come into contact with, ensuring both your safety and our own

The ‘on your hands and knees, scrubbing and carrying dirty water’ process is now a thing of the past. With the advancement of new technology and products, Zero Dry Time have developed a fully robust cleaning system that will enable us to give… you, the home owner what you want when having your carpets cleaned.

“Dry carpets and upholstery ready for immediate use with no fuss” – what’s not to like!

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Imagine if you were having your carpets cleaned, would you like to be told: “that they’re fresh, clean and ready for immediate use.”

OR “they are wet, please keep your children, pets and furniture out of the room with the heating on and windows open until they are dry.”

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Have you written a will yet?

With the onset of this dreadful virus and the continuous news reports it is no wonder that many are wanting to put their affairs in order just in case.

Good thinking. But writing a will can be far from straight forward with many of us having been in more than one relationship with children from previous relationships to consider. Some of us own our home in joint names and incorrectly think that we own half the house and can leave it to who we like.

Many of us are also rightly concerned about the potential loss of mental capacity through illness or age and worry about who will help us when we can’t make decisions about our finances, about our care? Without Lasting Powers of Attorney it will be the Office of the Public Guardian. And then there is the

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worry about care costs and the prospect of losing our home to pay for such!

If our estate’s components and their value, ie. Home, bank accounts, valuables etc is degraded by later life costs our wishes may not be able to be carried out and the last straw is the ever increasing cost of funerals the average of which according to last years ‘Cost of Dying’ report was £4417 for the funeral alone.

Assured & Legal provide ‘the all in one solution’ where along with a funeral plan to freeze costs at today’s prices, we provide protective property trusts within your will(s) to protect your share of your home and Lasting Powers of Attorney. For details and comparisons or to schedule a call visit: www.assured-legal.co.uk/fptg

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J.S FLOORING Carpets • Wood • Laminate • Vinyl • In-house measuring, sample and estimating service • Over 15 years experience • Special rates for Romsey and surrounding area residents

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T.A. Spacagna Ltd Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Tumble Dryer, Fridge & Freezer, Cooler & Cooker Repair Specialists Call Outs available Monday-Friday Competitive Labour Rates

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Community News

Care home well placed to offer immediate care The recent challenges around the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted to many families, the vulnerability and high care needs of their elderly relatives.

Many relatives have had to move in with elderly loved ones in order for a safe level of support to continue, or be forced to try and offer care from a distance leading to reduced interaction, more isolation and seeing loved ones put more at risk.

Families often feel helpless and inadequate when they are unable to fully support elderly relatives, especially at this time with the uncertainty that lays all around every aspect of life, or in the cautiously anticipated ‘new normal’.

With many clubs, support groups, day centres and social circles pulled out from under them, Mum, Dad, Grandma or Grandad could be left with just their TV for company and the odd wellwishing phone call or food parcel left on the doorstep.

Abbotswood Court Care Home in Romsey, have, throughout the recent crisis, remained a safe haven with residents continuing to enjoy companionship, wonderful facilities and excellent 24-hour care. Their families safe in the knowledge that they have everything they need, and more.

We are very much open to new residents who would benefit from and enjoy all the support and companionship they need in a wonderful home set in beautiful surroundings.

It is not about managing or getting by, it’s a lifestyle choice enabling people to live life to the full again.

If you are considering care for a loved one, now’s the time to give us a call.

Why not request our video tour which can be sent to you immediately.

Telephone us on 01794 528700.

But they manage, they are fine, of course they are eating and drinking enough and taking their medication – or that’s what the keep calm and carry on attitude of their generation would lead us to believe. Of course, the last thing they want is to be a worry.

With the recent pandemic taking its toll on many care homes across the country, many may be cautious about planning a move into care at this time but we believe there is no better time to ensure your loved one receives the very best support and care.

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Size 400mm x 320mm x 25mm approx. • Free P & P Black or White Foam: £8 Coloured (Blue, Red, Green, Yellow) or Multi-coloured (Black with any of the colours) Foam: £10 Coloured or multi-coloured foam with message: £14

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Aerials, Satellite & Security One Degree West............................................... 5 Appliance Repairs T.A. Spacagna.................................................... 27 Bathrooms Complete Bathrooms......................................... 22 Ocean Bathrooms.............................................. 21 Blinds & Curtains Hampshire Blinds & Curtains............................. 27 Builders A & M Contractors............................................. 29 GNS Metalworks................................................ 25 JS Building Services.......................................... 13 Paul Jones & Co................................................. 29 Willmont Building Services................................ 28 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.......................................... 21 Carpentry & Joinery Input Joinery...................................................... 32 PK Carpentry...................................................... 29 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Zero Dry Time New Forest................................. 23 Carpets & Flooring J.S. Flooring....................................................... 26 Community News Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust: Stars in the grass............................................ 20 Praise for groups as recovery phase begins....... 8 Quirky Facts on Hampshire................................ 6 Sir Harold Hillier Gardens to welcome visitors back................................. 10 Stargazing in Hampshire................................... 20 Test Valley Business Awards: Extra Mile award added................................. 12 The Romsey Festival announces new dates....... 28 Walk the Test ‘Another’ Way............................. 16 Computer Services Widenet............................................................. 27 Driveways County Block Paving.......................................... 25 Electricians RG Electrix......................................................... 26 Funeral Directors A.H. Cheater...................................................... 22

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Furniture Sofa Smith......................................................... 1 Garage Doors Fix My Garage Door.......................................... 29 Garolla............................................................... 19 Skandoor............................................................ 2 Garage Services Premier Car Care............................................... 29 Garden Services M & A Fencing................................................... 27 Novelty Kneelers................................................ 29 Romsey Stump Grinding.................................... 26 Health & Wellbeing Curves Romsey.................................................. 18 Funky Wellness.................................................. 14 Home Care Audley Care: Stanbridge Earls........................... 9 Mobility Products & Services A to B Mobility................................................... 13 Pet Services Country Consumables........................................ 2 Plumbers G.E. Harding...................................................... 26 Property Maintenance Nigel Isaac......................................................... 21 Residential Care Homes Abbotswood Court............................................. 32 Solicitors Bells................................................................... 19 Stonemasons Lockerley Stone & Masonry.............................. 13 TV Sales & Repairs TASS Romsey...................................................... 21 Will Writing & Funeral Plan Services Assured Legal.................................................... 24 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Britannia Windows............................................ 31 Cloudy2Clear Windows...................................... 11 Double Glazing Repairs UK................................ 22 Entire Group Home............................................ 15 GS Windows...................................................... 3 Lee Kneller Glass & Glazing............................... 25 Outlook Windows.............................................. 17

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Residents love it here at Abbotswood Court on the outskirts of Romsey.

There is something special in this warm, supportive community who live well and enjoy luxury facilities, large landscaped gardens and superb home-cooked cuisine.

Every bedroom is spacious, bright and airy with a view and en-suite facilities. It is a lovely place for families to visit and enjoy regular events and quality time knowing their loved one will receive excellent standards of care, 24 hours a day.

Dementia Care | Residential Care | Short Breaks If you are considering care for yourself or a loved one, call 01794 528 700 to arrange a video tour.

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