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May

Edition of your local Romsey & Wellow Gazette Community Magazine!

Dear Residents, We have some freedom again at last! Daichi, the Dashing Dude, our beloved campervan was ecstatic that he could get out and visit the family! We had a great trip to Adderbury in Oxfordshire, where we met the new Lockdown puppy, Lottie. You can read all about it inside.

Have you also visited long lost relatives? Have you been shopping? Have you managed to get to the pub for an outside drink and maybe a bite to eat? It is so good to see the Highstreets livelier again. What times! Some events are also getting ready for the summer, so do look out for these and support them where you can. Let’s make the most of our times together, but do wear those masks inside and keep the distance for now. We will benefit from it and not create more problems, which let’s face it, none of us want. So, enjoy and stick to the rules for now.

Of course, we have our loyal and wonderful trades and businesses inside our pages, as well as local information, puzzles and articles for you to read. We are happy to hear from you, so if you have anything to say to improve your local magazine, or just tell us what you like about it, please email me at debbie@modernmagazines.co.uk.

If you have used a local trade or business and want to give us good news about them, we can print it in the magazine. Let’s shout about good works done locally!

Stephen, myself, Hayden and the excited Daichi wish you a wonderful May. May you enjoy the outdoors with family and friends!

Take Care and Stay Safe ,

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In this issue

U3A: Learn, Laugh, Live History: Fallen Master Pub Quiz Interview: The Great Dame Councillor’s Column Crossword Puzzle Quirky Facts about Hampshire Park Proms Famous Words Five beach reads for summer Green: The Eco Eight Puzzle Answers The Adventures of Daichi What is a nature reserve?

Stargazing in Hampshire Recipe: Eton Mess

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Learn, Laugh, Live!

Are you newly retired? Are you no longer a full-time family home-keeper?

With more time on your hands, why not get involved in the u3a movement to put their motto ‘Learn, laugh, live’ into practice? Find out more in Romsey on Wednesday 2nd June when representatives of the two local groups, ‘Romsey and District u3a’ and ‘Romsey Archway u3a’, will be in the town centre to talk to you. You will find us at our information table in the Cornmarket, at the entrance to Bradbeers, between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm. Look out for the blue and yellow banners.

The u3a is a national organisation which is inexpensive to join. If you want to meet new friends, or hook up with old ones, learn new amazing skills and use your new found freedoms, this is the perfect time to join us. You owe it to yourself to explore the vast array of interests u3a offers whilst seeking new adventures with like-minded people and you can join both the Romsey u3a groups if you wish. Being a member of u3a is more than just a quarterly newsletter and a monthly meeting session.

It is a chance to rediscover ver latent talents by taking the opportunity t to learn ty something you’ve never had the time to do before. It’s a chance to take up new, or return to, former sports. r s. Try rt r netball, ry pétanque, badminton, pickleball or golf. f. f

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Perhaps you’ve always wanted to write those memoirs, research your family history or create that artistic masterpiece. Of course there are more academic subjects like quizzing, languages, music or theatre as well. If you are interested in a subject not currently catered for, there is plenty of opportunity to start your own group. It’s never too late to learn and, as the late Steve Jobs (Apple) once said, “Learn continually - there’s always ‘one more thing’ to learn.”

Even during the past year’s lockdowns and restrictions, u3a has proven a valuable lifeline to those of us who have been trapped and isolated. Our zoom sessions have, and will remain, a valuable option to challenge our minds, share our enthusiasms or skills and maintain vital social contacts.

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Fallen Master While in 2021 it’s a brand marking a hundred years’ presence on our high streets, we look back a decade to when HMV signalled the beginning of the end for the way we purchase music by shutting 60 stores in the UK. When HMV announced at the start of 2011 that they’d be closing 60 of their iconic stores, the reaction of the general public was largely one of sombre resignation.

Formerly a music emporium of the very highest acclaim, HMV (His Master’s Voice) had been outwardly vocal at the struggles they were experiencing in the face of a digital music revolution which, while having started at the turn of the Millennium, was now rapidly gathering pace.

The problem was three-fold – the ease, convenience and cheaper purchasing of music in the form of MP3s, the fashion of streaming music rather than actually purchasing it, and the growing spectre of Amazon.

It all meant competition was as intense as at any point in HMV’s history.

The announcement that 60

stores were to close meant the total still operating in the UK dropped from almost 300 in 2010 to what would become a revised total of 238 by 2012.

Worse was to follow, however. In 2013, another huge cull left just 141 in our high streets, although that dip arrested itself in the years that followed. In fairness, the fact the former retail giant has any presence left in the high street isn’t an insignificant achievement (although how the closures of our shopping areas in the wake of the Covid pandemic will impact the chain’s long-term prospects remains to be seen).

The retailer opened its first store 100 years ago, in 1921, in London’s Oxford Street. While

success over the first few years was modest, HMV did expand into the manufacture of television and radio sets from the 1930s. Yet it was during the advent of the ‘popular’ music revolution in the Sixties that they really began to take a hold on the record market.

As recently as 2009 the evolution of the brand took it into ownership of live music venues, but all too quickly in the fickle and volatile music industry does the predator become the prey, and en route to administration in 2013 it sold off its key assets (Hammersmith Apollo and Waterstone’s included).

It will be interesting to see how the store fares when lockdown is lifted; was the closure of 60 stores in 2011 – and a host of others thereafter – a line in the sand, or the beginning of this iconic brand being washed away? Only time will tell.

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At Lowen Dental Spa we want to place an emphasis on making our visitors feel comfortable and relaxed, and we understand that this is a mixture of smell, sight and sound. We have taken special care to try and incorporate different elements around Lowen to help nurture the feeling of calm, from our scent diffusers to our new fabulous Log shelf!

Most importantly though, we want to create an environment where Dental health is valued as an important part of our overall wellbeing. We seem to have a funny habit of viewing our mouths as something quite separate and often less of a priority. Yet we use our mouths and teeth for most of our fundamental day to day activities…eating, drinking, talking, singing, SMILING…to name a few.

We understand that it has been an exceedingly difficult time during COVID for many people, and it is hard to imagine a world where we are not hidden behind our masks or smiling through the screen on Zoom. But we are ever hopeful of brighter days to come and want to express our enthusiasm for helping you to care for your smile.

At Lowen we will soon have routine and emergency Dental appointments to book on line through our website. A wide range of aesthetic, therapeutic and laser treatments will be available as soon as Covid restrictions allow.

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Does the Tower of London lie on the north or south bank of the river Thames?

British stamps are different to any other stamps in the world as they are the only ones to not bear what?

Which UK motorway links the M5 with the M40?

What number is positioned between numbers 2 and 3 on a dartboard?

How was Nelson's body preserved during his return from the Battle of Trafalgar?

Can you place the following rivers in order of length, beginning with the longest first: Great Ouse, Thames, Severn, Trent, Wye?

Who wrote the famous poem 'The Tyger'?

What colour jacket is worn by the dog in trap one in British greyhound racing?

What is the largest lake in England?

Which famous English drummer continued to play following the amputation of his left arm in 1985?

Can you name the seven Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms of England?

Which motor car company uses the bonnet ornament 'The Spirit of Ecstasy'?

In a game of bingo, what number is known as Kelly's eye?

Which English country appears first in the alphabet?

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What musical instrument was taken by Sir Francis Drake on his final voyage and is now on display at Buckland Abbey?

Which UK city is known as 'The Square Mile'?

Which famous male once quoted, 'There is a forgotten nay almost forbidden word, which means more to me than any other. The word is ENGLAND'?

Which 5 letter English word has 4 useless (unpronouced) letters?

Where is Blackpool Sands located?

In the Monday's child rhyme, which child is full of woe?

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The Great Dame Acting icon Dame Judi Dench who, at 86, continues to proves that age is but a number.

Dame Judi Dench exists in the upper echelons of British acting royalty. She’s enjoyed a 65-year career cartwheeling between stage and screen, is a favourite of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and has received an incredible seven Oscar nominations.

Dench ultimately took home the Best Actress in a Supporting Role gong for her performance as Queen Elizabeth in John Madden’s Shakespeare in Love – the fact that she did so with only eight minutes screen time is credit to her dramatic expertise.

After joining the Bond franchise in 1995 as M, the only woman 007 will answer to, Dench has said goodbye to spies, villains and saving the world after Skyfall, though has embraced the power of the grey pound and continues to lead the charge of colourful older characters on the silver screen.

Dench is undeniably box office gold, and always in demand.

She appeared in no fewer than five new TV and film projects in 2020 but concedes that, as an actress, job security is always at the back of her mind. “Trevor Nunn once came to wish me

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luck on a first night and said, ‘why are you always in tears on a first night?’. I said, ‘It’s because I never think I’m going to be employed again!’”

Fear may keep this actress on her toes, but one thing about the industry does irk Dench.

“What I don’t like is when you play something and then after

vocabulary – “I don’t use it, I don’t use ‘retire’.”

that, you get sent scripts just like the thing you just played, which is the last thing you want to do, the very last thing. I don’t want to play somebody like last person I’ve played, I want to play a person who’s as different as possible.”

The actress has struggled with the eyesight problem macular degeneration in recent years, but despite that she’s eliminated the R word from her

The evidence is laid out in front of us – in 2021 she entertains two new projects – Off the Rails, in which a group of friends look to fulfil a coming of age inter-rail trip across Europe; and Belfast, where she plays the grandmother in a family experiencing the bruising working class realities of Northern Ireland in the late 1960s.

Away from the cameras, Dench recently found love for a second time, with conservationist David Mills.

The actress had previously enjoyed a happy 30 years with her husband, Michael Williams, who passed away in 2001.

Now well into her octogenarian years, both Dench’s personal and professional lives show that new beginnings abound at any age.

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COUNCILLORS COLUMN As the ongoing success of the vaccination programme leads to the further easing of restrictions, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons learnt from lockdown and how we can continue to improve the quality of life for people who live in Test Valley. If lockdown has taught us anything, it’s that people value high-quality green spaces more than ever. Our parks and nature reserves were a real haven for all of us when we were confined to our homes and I’m sure that new-found appreciation for nature will only continue.

Thankfully, we already have so much great access to beautiful countryside in Test Valley - and that’s not just confined to our rural areas. In Andover we have two nature reserves in Anton Lakes and Rooksbury Mill right in the middle of the town, alongside places like Watermills Park, Vigo Recreation Ground, Ladies Walk and Charlton Lakes. Not to mention the more local informal green spaces. In Romsey, aside from the fantastic War Memorial Park, the Council has relatively recently delivered public access to Fishlake Meadows in conjunction with the Hampshire Wildlife Trust.

I also recently visited the new Mill Lane Meadows in Sherfield English. Delivered by the Council as Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace, using developer contributions to take the pressure off the New Forest. Although we already have an abundance of green space across our borough, there’s always more we can do, so as well as protecting and improving what we’ve already got, it’s our ambition to identify new areas of land for local people to enjoy and interact with nature. The need to offset nitrates to ensure we

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don’t become victims to speculative development has also given us the opportunity to deliver more land for public access. Watch this space.

Unfortunately, not everyone has the same attitude to preserving our beautiful borough and in recent months the council has had to deal with several instances of fly-tipping. I want to reiterate to those people who dump their rubbish in Test Valley that we take a zerotolerance approach to this criminal behaviour. We have had a good success rate in prosecuting fly-tippers in the recent past and will always seek to take legal action. You can also help us by checking that any business you use to remove waste is a registered waste carrier. Please do report any suspicions you have to the council and together we can help tackle this problem.

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Crossword Puzzle

Using the clues, write the correct words in the grid.

ACROSS 1. You can use a cell phone or camera 4. Made by the dozen 6. Outdoors or indoors 9. To cover your face, you do this 10. Made by the dozen, often sweet 11. This creates a bouquet 13. The Cha-Cha is an example of this 14. Get rid of stuff you don’t need

DOWN 1. Orchards are where you can _________ 2. Go outside and ______ ______.

3. You need ears for this 5. This is so much fun and .... sweet too 7. Tour around town 8. Binoculars help with this 12. This word can be a noun or a verb

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE Often considered as one of the most regal of all of the southern counties, Hampshire has often played a foremost role in Britain’s history. In fact, its proximity to London and its retention of its picture perfect country qualities continue to render Hampshire as one of the most popular of counties. In celebration of Hampshire’s enviable characteristics, here are five more interesting facts from around the county.

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It is no secret that under normal circumstances, Odiham would attract thousands of visitors each year to its Royal Air Force base however did you know that when the town officially welcomed the RAF in the autumn of 1937, it was Erhard Milch who performed the special ceremony? Just a few years later, despite the fact that he couldn’t fly, Milch would rise to hold one of the most senior positions under Hitler when he was charged with developing the Luftwaffe.

Today, RAF Odiham is the home of the Boeing Chinook which continues to make an appearance at many airshows around the country though most notably at the Odiham Air Show.

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Arguably one of Hampshire’s most unusually named places, Cheesefoot Head is a delightful location, ideal for walking and enjoy the county’s beautiful landscapes. In fact Cheesefoot Head has apparently been entertaining visitors to the area for time out of mind as the area is actually a large natural amphitheatre. Interestingly, during the second world war, boxing matches were held as morale boosting entertainment for American troops at this Hampshire beauty spot!

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Did you know that Winchester City Museum dates back nearly 175 years and is the oldest museum in the county? The museum hosts countless items and various exhibitions which showcases the town’s history from prehistoric times, through to more modern eras and details the cultural impact these historic times had on Winchester. Items such as paintings, Roman artefacts, items from New Forest kiln sites, civil war finds and even a garment thought to be from Jane Austen herself are examples of what can be seen at the museum.

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Interestingly, Sir Winston Churchill along with Eisenhower and French statesman Charles de Gaulle once met in an armoured railway carriage at the railway station at Droxford in the summer of 1944 prior to the historic D-Day Landings. Droxford was, of course, the location of Churchill’s base prior to the highly secretive launch of the infamous D-Day. Despite the station now being closed, this slice of important war history is preserved and commemorated by a special bench in the village.

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Recognised as one of the sport’s greatest batsmen in the 18th century and boasting one of the longest careers in history, John Small from Hambledon was a professional cricketer. Along with a string of accolades that even today are remembered, Small also did much to contribute to the laws of modern cricket. As the cherry on the cake of his already impressive career, his contribution to the 18th century included another first, that of being the only person to have been referred to as a ‘superstar’ in any known literature.

Certainly Hampshire recognised this very fact well before and locals to Hambledon in the 18th century must have been delighted to see him play at their local club.

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PARK PROMS - Friday August 27th 2021

Enjoy live music once again in the great outdoors with your loved ones! Park Proms is an unmissable experience featuring world-class artists and spectacular events in an outstanding location. Taking place at the beautiful Broadlands estate in Romsey, Hampshire, the event promises to be a wonderfully British spectacle featuring prolific artists and entertainment for you and your family.

Night one of the quintessential experience features performances by the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and special guests: The Welsh baritone, former boy soprano; Aled Jones & English mezzosoprano, Laura Wright. Conducted by Pete Harrison the 78-piece Orchestra will play a “Last night of the Proms” styled concert with a number of pieces from some of the greatest films including Harry Potter, James Bond, Star Wars & Superman.

Headlining their night of pure British pop on Saturday 28th August will be James Morrison, and also performing will be special guests Pixie Lott, Scouting For Girls and Eliza and The Bear. Playing exclusively at Broadlands this summer, we can’t wait to see these incredibly talented,

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popular British artists take to the stage proving this to be the ultimate summer show of 2021.

The local team behind Park Proms has made sure that there really is something for everyone, making this truly one of the best things to do this summer as we jump back into live events and experiences. The team maintain their ‘Support Local’ ethos and have delivered everything from boutique Fish and chips and artisan pizza to sweet treats from Joe and

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popular British artists take to the stage proving this to be the ultimate summer show of 2021.

The local team behind Park Proms has made sure that there really is something for everyone, making this truly one of the best things to do this summer as we jump back into live events and experiences. The team maintain their ‘Support Local’ ethos and have delivered everything from boutique Fish and chips and artisan pizza to sweet treats from Joe and

Seph’s popcorn, a partnership with Jude’s Ice Cream and a very special Pimms Garden!

Tickets are available from the Park Proms website:

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Famous Words Do you know who said it? Find the answers on P30

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Five beach reads for the summer Whether you wish to while away the long summer days with a pulsating romance, or prefer a fast-paced thriller, these sizzling reads are as satisfying as a Long Island Iced tea.

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid (June 1) The latest offering from the author of New York Times bestseller Daisy & the Six, this electrifying and supremely glamourous tale follows four famous siblings as they throw an epic party to celebrate the final days of summer.

Set in Los Angeles in 1983, Malibu Rising not only dazzles with all the charm and panache of Hollywood in the Eighties, it also carries real depth and emotion as this complicated family implodes from years of lies and deceit.

Hush Little Baby by R.H. Herron (May 13) For Jillian Marsh, the life she has meticulously put together following an unbearable childhood is about to collapse as she finds herself pregnant and alone.

With her wife (and biological mother of her unborn child) having eloped with another woman, Jillian must work out if the strange things happening around her are part of a vendetta or merely the

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symptom of an unravelling mind.

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (May 11) From the bestselling author of Beach Read, this is another mesmerising novel that demands to be read while lazing in the sun, preferably with a pina colada in hand.

Perfectly capturing that ageold story of when opposites attract, outgoing travel writer Poppy finds herself inexplicably drawn to her oldest best friend, Alex.

With only one week to make her intentions clear on an exotic trip away, this sizzling romance will have you yearning for more.

Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri (May 4) From the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Lowland and Interpreter of Maladies, Lahiri bring us her

first novel in nearly a decade. Self-translated from Italian into English, the Bengali American author – who moved from USA to Italy in 2011 – has created a work of art that is as disconcerting as it is poetic.

Following an unnamed narrator through her day-to-day life in an unnamed city – though clues suggest it is Rome – Whereabouts is a captivating escape from reality as the streets, piazzas, coffee shops and swimming pools of Italy come to life.

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead (May 4) Seasoned novelist Shipstead spans prohibition-era Montana, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New Zealand, wartime London and modern-day Los Angeles, Great Circle tells the courageous story of a daredevil female aviator who will stop at nothing to forge her own path through the world.

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The Eco Eight A list of eight things we can do, today, to help the environment.

PLASTIC NOT FANTASTIC As a nation, we are now so much more in touch to recycling of our waste, yet despite this, single-use plastics exist – from forks an knives to coffee cup lids, water bottles and straws – remain a big problem. While government limit our reliance on these, the most productive action comes not from above, but ourselves.

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SHOP LOCALLY The fewer journeys we make, the less impact we have on the environment; so when the option comes to shop locally it’s one we should always do our best to pursue, preferably by walking there too!

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UTLITIES Making small changes to the way we use our home utilities can have a massive impact further down the line. Even something as simple as only boiling the amount of water we need in a kettle (rather than filling it to the top) can have a profound difference.

animals who reside in our green spaces? The sharp decline in butterflies (down by three quarters over the past four decades) indicates we need to take more responsibility over pesticides and other treatments, before it’s too late.

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RECYCLE The most obvious answer of all – the more we recycle, the more the planet will thrive. This is a premise we can begin right now, and simply takes some thought and care in terms of what and how we recycle. From removing lids on plastic bottles through to washing out jars, the way we recycle is just as important as the objects we recycle.

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Common Scents How to design an aromatherapy garden For many, the true delight of our gardens comes in the scents and aromas present; and these are celebrated to such an extent now that green-fingered enthusiasts have begun styling aromatherapy gardens, with an absolute focus on fragrance.

Here are our top seven tips for getting started: ONE - Create defined areas The trick is to match likeminded aromas. So in one area perhaps start with essences that are invigorating and energising – think peppermint, lemon balm, rosemary, jasmine and thyme. Perhaps you could even plant a lemon tree next to a table, enabling then breeze to awaken zestiness from what is a beautiful looking plant.

In another, perhaps quieter area of the garden, explore the calming varieties available to you. Here you’ll want lavender, chamomile, bergamot, scented geraniums and even roses.

TWO - Plant with distance Your aromatherapy garden will flourish as the seasons

progress, so leave space for plants to find their own personalities, aiding their movement with walls, beds and trelliswork.

THREE - A break in play Add in breaks using rocks, stepping stones or wood so that you can move between areas that retain their own personality.

FOUR - Different times, different flavours Try to experience your garden at different times of the day to sample its full glory. The morning dew will lift some smells and essences in a completely different way to the midday sun. Similarly, as the seasons progress, you’ll notice plants coming into their own, while others move into the background.

FIVE - Staying in touch When walking through an aromatherapy garden, let your hands brush against plants and flowers, releasing essence and creating a wealth of scented sensations in your hands.

SIX - Add to the experience Having an aromatherapy garden is to create a space that feels free, relaxed and, more than anything else, comfortable. So if transporting your senses to a calm place is the intention, place things around you to make that possible – that means a relaxing chair, a table on which to place a drink, and perhaps even the calming trickling ambient sound of a pond waterfall or water feature.

Your aromatherapy garden will be all the better for the additions you add that truly make it a place of peace and comfort.

SEVEN - Pick and mix And finally, don’t be afraid to pick and transport your herbs and aromas indoors. The very basis of a garden is its ability to replenish and regrow, and if you can move smells and scents to the house itself, your outdoor space is providing for you inspiration, peace and splendour for the whole home.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van The Grand National had nothing on Daichi coming out of the gates last month when he was finally allowed to visit the family! He darted out like Minella Times (winner of course of this year’s Grand National) when the shot was fired, and the race was on. Oh, what excitement. Oh, what freedom.

He bounced his way to Adderbury, in Oxfordshire, to see Stephen’s Dad and sister. It was a good day with some sunshine and not only that, but Rachel had a new ‘Lockdown puppy’, a beautiful black cockapoo named Lottie.

We had seen videos and photos, but as we now know, this is nothing like the real thing or seeing and hearing something in person. This was definitely something to get excited about. After all, Daichi loves to run around, so this was a fantastic excuse.

We have never owned a dog and Hayden would love a black Labrador, but I have never managed to summon up the courage to get him one. Life is busy and I really do think you have to

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Daichi admires the new school... have the time, for the benefit of the dog. If you do, I honestly think they can be the best companions. A friend of ours got a wonderful sausage dog called Ralph and she told me it is the best decision she has made. Her Mum who lives with her and her two grown up children have been brought together as family and they get on even better as a result. They are all smiles. The minute we arrived Lottie was all over us and particularly Hayden who wasted no time in running around the garden with a ball. I am not sure who was having the most fun. Lottie loves to grab something of yours and go and hide it.

You can see the mischievous look in her eyes. So playful.

A walk was in order. Alan, Stephen’s Dad, has a walk he really likes at this time of year as the ground is good under foot despite any rain. We went to Longford Park in Banbury a short drive away. The new build houses reminded me of Poundbury, Dorchester which was developed by Prince Charles and is

still growing. Daichi parked outside of the primary school, which fortunately was closed, or we could have lost him in the play area…

Here there is a park, with walks down to the Oxford Canal. Young trees have been planted in their hundreds, so it will be interesting to see how the whole area develops. Having never visited before or know anything about long boats and cruising the gentle waters, I was thrilled to be learning something new. The 78-mile narrow canal stretches from Oxford to Coventry I believe. I am sure some of you know it well and could tell me all about it.

Maybe you have even ‘sailed’ it yourself?

I find the longboats fascinating and I would really like to try a holiday onboard. A friend who is actually very active did take a holiday with friends of theirs on one of these serene looking floating houses and I think it took her a few days to ‘calm down’ to the rather slow, meandering pace of life, but once she did, she thoroughly enjoyed it and of course loved the lock-changing and all that entailed. From what I am told this is quite energetic and a real highlight of canal cruising. Since visiting this area, I have looked on-line and

A narrow boat on the Oxford canal

...and soon they are running mates! found hundreds of boats you can hire in various locations, so we may just have to try this. I am not sure Daichi, the Dashing Dude, is happy about it though, as he is way too playful to be trusted on a narrow boat, and would have to sit on the side-lines and watch!

It was a wonderful walk. Hayden ran around the whole time with Lottie who had no signs of running out of energy. She grabbed our trouser legs a few times to merrily remind us she was there. Spirits were high. Fresh air, all that catching up. Oh how we had missed the company and oh how we appreciate real conversations, discussions, smiles and outdoor fun together as a family.

Lottie was a total hit with Hayden. I now want to go on a canal boat to enjoy the gentle waters and more importantly Grandad finally got to see us all again.

The day was a total success. Daichi drove us home smiling from headlight to headlight, and so did we. Well ear to ear anyway! With the Lockdown lifting even further and more excitement ahead, I wonder where Daichi will take us next? We do hope you are fit, well and smiling too.

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still growing. Daichi parked outside of the primary school, which fortunately was closed, or we could have lost him in the play area…

Here there is a park, with walks down to the Oxford Canal. Young trees have been planted in their hundreds, so it will be interesting to see how the whole area develops. Having never visited before or know anything about long boats and cruising the gentle waters, I was thrilled to be learning something new. The 78-mile narrow canal stretches from Oxford to Coventry I believe. I am sure some of you know it well and could tell me all about it.

Maybe you have even ‘sailed’ it yourself?

I find the longboats fascinating and I would really like to try a holiday onboard. A friend who is actually very active did take a holiday with friends of theirs on one of these serene looking floating houses and I think it took her a few days to ‘calm down’ to the rather slow, meandering pace of life, but once she did, she thoroughly enjoyed it and of course loved the lock-changing and all that entailed. From what I am told this is quite energetic and a real highlight of canal cruising. Since visiting this area, I have looked on-line and

A narrow boat on the Oxford canal

...and soon they are running mates! found hundreds of boats you can hire in various locations, so we may just have to try this. I am not sure Daichi, the Dashing Dude, is happy about it though, as he is way too playful to be trusted on a narrow boat, and would have to sit on the side-lines and watch!

It was a wonderful walk. Hayden ran around the whole time with Lottie who had no signs of running out of energy. She grabbed our trouser legs a few times to merrily remind us she was there. Spirits were high. Fresh air, all that catching up. Oh how we had missed the company and oh how we appreciate real conversations, discussions, smiles and outdoor fun together as a family.

Lottie was a total hit with Hayden. I now want to go on a canal boat to enjoy the gentle waters and more importantly Grandad finally got to see us all again.

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What is a nature reserve?

If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be.

Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which have sadly become uncommon in the wider landscape.

They enrich our lives, are essential for wildlife, and form part of our natural heritage.

The Wildlife Trusts collectively put a great deal of time and resource into protecting the rich and diverse habitats in our nature reserves – part of our effort to create a thriving natural world.

By caring for these unique, ecologically valuable sites we safeguard them, and the wildlife that depends on these places, for the future. The Wildlife Trusts manage around 2,300 nature reserves across the UK, ranging from an entire mountain in Scotland to a single ancient hawthorn tree in Norfolk. Locally, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust manage over 50 nature reserves, including expansive moorlands, ancient forests, stretches of coastline, wildflower meadows, and small patches of wildness in urban areas. In our nature reserves wildlife is the top priority. You may notice that they differ from your standard country park, in some cases certain areas may be closed to the public, or dogs might not be allowed or have to be kept on leads. Some species are highly sensitive to disturbance – if you see a ‘no entry’ sign, it could be because ground nesting birds, vulnerable to trampling, are just beyond. If we ask for dogs to be kept on leads, it might be that wetland birds are roosting nearby, or cattle are grazing.

care. They are experts in their field, and they manage their reserves sensitively to benefit specific species or improve habitats. Sometimes, old-fashioned methods like coppicing and hay cutting are employed, or conservation grazing takes place to encourage certain plants.

This will often be explained in signage as you enter the nature reserve. We want all our nature reserves to reach their full potential, so while you’re walking tin them and enjoying the wildlife, take note of any signs you see, and encourage those you’re with to behave responsibly. With the cooperation and support of local communities, our nature reserves can create invaluable opportunities for wildlife, and people, to flourish.

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Don’t leave it too late to put your affairs in order People often talk about putting their affairs in order, but then sit on their hands until it is too late. The serious consequences of delay in seeking legal advice were underlined by a case in which a woman waited until she was a resident in a hospice, terminally ill with cancer, before instructing a solicitor to prepare her will.

The woman signed her will 10 days before her death. Her main asset was a house she jointly owned with hew mother, who survived her by about four years. An issue of great significance, however, later arose as to whether they owned the property as joint tenants or as tenants in common.

If they held the property as joint tenants, the principle of survivorship applied, and on the woman’s death, her half share passed automatically to her mother. In that event, the property formed part of the mother’s estate when she died and the entirety of the proceeds of its sale - more than £400,000 - fell to be distributed in accordance with her will.

If, on the other hand, they held the property as tenants in common, the woman’s share of the property fell into her own estate.

On the same day that the woman made her will, she signed a notice which purported to sever her and her mother’s

joint tenancy, thereby converting it into a tenancy in common. A letter containing the notice was sent to her mother by registered post. A few days after the woman died, however, the letter was returned undelivered.

Against the background of those unfortunate events, the executor of the mother’s estate launched proceedings. Half the proceeds of the property’s sale were held in a solicitors’ account pending a judicial resolution of the matter.

The High Court noted that the non-delivery of the letter meant that the mother had not been served with the notice. That deficit had not been cured by a letter sent to the mother by the Land Registry four days before her daughter died. The joint tenancy had therefore not been validly severed and the Court ruled that the entirety of the proceeds of sale formed part of the mother’s estate.

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Cool For Cats (And Dogs) How to keep your four-legged friends healthy and happy in the heat.

AN INSIDE JOB Although the temptation is to get ourselves and our pets out of the house as much as possible during the summer months, in actual fact dogs will sleep for well over half the day meaning that desire to stretch their legs is probably less than you think.

It’s also really important to make sure dogs have cool surfaces to walk on.

Consider how hot pavements become during summer months - yet our four-legged friends will only sweat through their foot pads or by panting. That’s why ensuring a cool floor environment is vitally important, and if that means longer spells indoors then so be it… they’ll thank you for it!

A SHADY CHARACTER When you do venture outside, shade is crucially important – raised, roofed portable dog beds that fold down for travel are a great resource when temperatures increase – as is a plentiful supply of water… a portable dog bowl is an absolute must.

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Remember too, the sun will move throughout the day so keep a check on the shelter you’ve provided to ensure it’s actually doing its job properly. fetch or catch, do your best to limit the amount you play even when that tennis ball or stick keeps being retrieved and put back in front of you!

EVERYTHING’S GOING SWIMMINGLY And of course if you find yourself near a lake or river, there’s nothing dogs like more then to take a dip in some cool water. This will immediately bring body temperature back down to a safe level, at the same time offering them the opportunity to rehydrate with a satisfying slurp!

A LOT OF LOLLY Finally, consider making your little loved one their very own dog ice lolly - after all why should it just be us humans who get to enjoy the ultimate summer’s day cooler?!

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Five super summer fashion trends Whether you’re a fashion daredevil or classical style maven, make this a summer to remember with these five dazzling trends.

Racing car red After a long, lockdown winter, it should come as no surprise that red is the colour of summer 2021. Bold, beautiful and a symbol of passion and desire, this is the ideal trend if you want to be noticed and admired.

Fire engine red sunglasses, bangles or lipstick are great way to add a touch of glamour to an otherwise drab outfit; or you can go full screen siren with one of the many red dresses seen on the spring/summer catwalks: red is the colour you would be seen dead in.

Dreamy denim Fans of Seventies fashion rejoice! Wide-legged denim is back and it’s better than ever.

That’s right, you can ditch those drainpipe jeans once and for all and embrace your inner Jane Birkin.

From high-rise wide-leg jeans in powdery blue denim to inky indigo flares, this is one of those looks you can wear morning to night. Endlessly versatile, you can dress your denim down with an oversized

boyfriend shirt and loafers, or be a Seventies sweetheart with wedge sandals, statement sunglasses and a headscarf.

trend may be for you. A trend that felt all about the Eighties, Saint Laurent and Gucci sent down models in divine leather pencil skirts with pussy-bow blouses, while Alexander McQueen’s belted leather mini dress looks like it came straight off the set of Desperately Seeking Susan.

Powder puff pastels If you’re seeking a summer of romance, this is the look for you. Not just puffed-up sleeves and billowing dresses, but also in the dreamiest of colours.

Sheer, voluminous blouses in the palest of pinks; ruffled minidresses in lemon sorbet yellow, and taffeta gowns in every ice cream hue.

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Eton Mess Tray Bake Introduction

The classic twist on the quintessential pavlova gets reimagined once more in this mouthwatering traybake - ideal for outdoor summer soirees, classic cream teas or even just your afternoon coffee.

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Method 1. Grease and line 20x30cm brownie pan with baking paper.

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