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Welcome to the

August edition of your local Test Valley Gazette community magazine.

How are you? Are you managing to get out and about again after a few months indoors? How very odd these times are.

Since many of us have had summer holidays abroad cancelled, are you (like us), looking at the house and garden to see what needs mending, improving or changing? Here in your local Modern Magazine, there are lots of local trades and services to help with all of that. Why not give them a ring to see how they can help you? The advertisers would love to hear from you and don’t forget to mention us.

Sixteen years on and I still love to hear that you are backing up our local trades and services. It is very appreciated and a win win situation all round! Our community thrives on helping each other. Especially in these times. If there are any trades you need and cannot find here please let me know. I may be able to help you.

We do hope things keep improving. We have done a fabulous job, I believe, in keeping as many people as well as possible. It has been team work on a huge scale! If we concentrate on the positive, we will get even more positive results. Stay alert, keep cleaning and we will get through.

Have a great month of August!

Debbie, Stephen and all the Team at the Gazettes

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Quirky Facts about Hampshire

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Doctor takes on Everesting cycle challenge

12 Puzzle Corner 14 Second bite of funding cherry for local groups 18 The Adventures of Daichi 20 Hatherden CE Primary School has re-opened its doors 24 Recipe: Mini Pizzas 26 Vaccinating your Rabbit To advertise your business call our sales team on 01264 316499.

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE

As the year begins a new phase of life, Hampshire’s already fascinating history continues to write new chapters. From inspiring the mind of the literary genius who brought Lord of the Rings to millions of avid readers to an interesting connection with William the Conqueror, here’s five more quirky facts that have already been written in the county’s story.

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Did you know that William Gilbert Grace, arguably one of the most important and talented cricket players in history, once played a game in Appleshaw? The cricket legend was not only considered one of the very best players of the sport but was also fundamental in improving the game and applying different rules and even is said to have been one of the wealthiest cricket players despite being classed as an amateur.

Have you seen the statue of King Alfred in Winchester? Also known as Alfred the Great, the king of England played an important role in the early heritage of England and indeed of Hampshire. The statue was well placed in its home at Winchester, however despite the grandeur that is seen today, the structure had less than a kingly entrance. Rumour has it that as the grand pillar upon which King Alfred now stands was in fact placed upside down.

Some with eagle eyes have noticed that the pillar is noticeably wider at the top than at its base, adding belief that the pillar was indeed placed the wrong way.

Nevertheless, King Alfred still stands proud, no doubt fondly overlooking his old home of Winchester.

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As well as being a glorious Tudor mansion and former palace, the Vyne, located in Basingstoke, has a history of welcoming visitors whether they be royal guests or perhaps those with slightly humbler origins. One such visitor was J.R.R Tolkien who is said to have been inspired to write his famous Middle Earth stories by a particular Roman ring that had been uncovered in a field in the county. Tolkien had been welcomed to the house by the then current owner to comment on the find and its interesting inscription which spoke of a curse being put upon a man who had stolen the ring.

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THE VYNE Interestingly, Hampshire played a little-known role in the announcement that World War I had begun. The man who journeyed to the capital to make the memorable announcement was Sir Edward Grey and he had a country retreat at Itchen Abbas used predominantly for fishing. He would frequently visit Hampshire and was, in fact, a keen fisherman himself and even wrote a book on the subject, no doubt inspired by his experiences in Hampshire. It was at Itchen Abbas, in the beginning of August in 1914, that Sir Grey would spend the night prior to going to London to make what would be one of the most important announcements in British history.

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Another interesting snippet from Hampshire’s history comes from Fareham Creek. Aside from being one of the most picturesque areas in the town, it was

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also said to have been the very site that William the Conqueror’s army landed and marched onwards to the important Saxon base in Winchester which was of course, then capital of the whole country. Of course the Saxons were noble and experienced warriors who had already endured much threat from invasion however, as the Norman conquest would testify, the rest is history.

Community News

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Doctor takes on Everesting cycle challenge for life-saving charity On Sunday 26th July, Doctor Jamie Plumb, a member of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) Critical Care Team, will be swapping rotary wings for bicycle wheels, as he gears up to cycle the height of Mount Everest in a single ride - over 250km - to raise money for the life-saving charity.

Doctor Plumb will be setting off on his Everesting challenge at 5.30am, departing from Northington and Swarraton Village Hall, Alresford, where he will be cycling up and down a 700-metre-high hill continuously, with an elevation gain of 49 metres, a total of 183 times.

Doctor Plumb has been flying on board the Air Ambulance since August 2019, working on the front line as a PreHospital Emergency Medicine Doctor, and as a Consultant Anaesthetist at University Hospital Southampton.

Doctor Plumb comments ‘When two of my young nephews completed very impressive lockdown challenges for charity, I knew I had to get involved myself. It’s going to be an incredibly testing day, but the support from my family and friends, who will be there to cheer me along the way, and the donations I have received, will keep me

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going through those mentally tough times, of which I am sure there will be plenty’.

Doctor Plumb adds ‘Having worked for HIOWAA for almost a year, I have seen first-hand the impact the service has on our community. Our patients and their families rely on us, and I am determined to raise as much money as possible to keep us on the front line, saving lives’.

To support Doctor Plumb on his Everesting challenge, please visit the HIOWAA website: www.hiowaa.org

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Community News

Second bite of funding cherry for local groups Test Valley Borough Council has agreed to a second bidding round for community representatives to apply for money to help fund new local infrastructure.

At a cabinet meeting on July 15, council chiefs approved a recommendation to allow local groups a further opportunity to submit an application for a share of the council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds between 1 September and 30 November 2020.

The decision comes as many of those who would have submitted bids have been heavily involved in the response to the coronavirus pandemic, with the previous bidding round running from 1 April to 30 June. This now gives groups a second bite of the cherry.

Developers generally have to pay the levy to the local authority to make sure that a particular area is not adversely impacted by the building of new houses.

After collecting the levy, the council then invites ward councillors, parish

councils, Hampshire County Council, the Environment Agency and other community groups and organisations to bid for a share of the funding to help deliver new infrastructure for residents and businesses in Test Valley.

Planning portfolio holder, councillor Nick Adams-King, said: “The decision to open up a second round of bidding is hopefully great news for all those groups and organisations that could benefit from a share of the CIL funding.

Many of them have been heavily involved in responding to the pandemic over the past few months, so this will give them extra time to consider those projects they are keen to deliver locally.”

The authority’s cabinet members also agreed to defer developer contributions for six months to help housebuilders impacted by the pandemic.

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“All Hands-on Deck” It was the last week in July that truly meant “all hands-on deck” for the Forces Re-Engineered team.

The company “Revamp Flooring” in Romsey donated a resin floor for the whole workshop floor. That meant truly clearing “the deck”. Everything and that was really everything had to get out of the workshop and stored elsewhere. Forces Re-Engineered closed the garage for a week, to have time to clear it, time to lay the floor and then time to bring everything back into the workshop.

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In the meantime, Georgina, the new receptionist is getting used to the rhythm of the workshop and settling in well with the team.

The team never stops being amazed and grateful for all the donations they receive, a special Thank You goes to Revamp Flooring. The continuous support and help from loyal customers, the general public and companies is something that keeps the veterans going when they are going through a rough patch.

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Adventures of Daichi

The Adventures of Daichi For anyone new to these pages, Daichi, The Dashing Dude is our beloved Campervan. He is fun loving and adventurous and passionate about steering us to new places, to take us out as a family, exploring the coast and the countryside. He loves England and drove all the way from Japan to be with us, where he had a new suit fitted including fridge, cupboards, table, bed and a great new roof that lifts perfectly, giving us plenty of headroom inside.

This month he was shaking with excitement. Daichi had heard of the ‘Mummy’s Curse’, so when Stephen’s sister suggested we meet at Beacon Hill and celebrate Grandpa’s Birthday with a walk and a picnic, Daichi (and us) was raring to go. Beacon Hill, near the village of Burghclere and

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Socially distanced group selfie... complete with lockdown hair! overlooking the glorious Highclere Castle, better known as Downton Abbey, houses the grave of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, who died in 1923.

Highclere Castle has belonged to this family since 1679. The 5th Earl, an enthusiastic Egyptologist, is famous for his sponsorship which led to the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. Howard Carter exposed the tomb which had lain silent for nearly 3000 years and was adorned with rich Egyptian artifacts. Carnarvon must have been delighted after years of donating, but the story goes that on arriving in Cairo he was fatally bitten by a mosquito, which became infected following a razer cut. Carnarvon died of blood poisoning. Thus started the famous and chilling tale of “The Mummy’s Curse” which has enraptured many a movie since. What do you think? To be fair Howard Carter lived until 1939 and died at the age of 64, but we rather like a good, scary tale. Daichi whole heartedly believes it. He loves those movies too!

Beacon Hill itself is pretty steep. Daichi took one look and gracefully declined, deciding he was better suited to the car park. I was pleased that during the

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Lockdown we had done many a walk around the forest, which meant I was much fitter than usual. Stephen’s sister and father are very keen walkers and Hayden and Stephen are far fitter than me. It is quite a hill. As the weather was dry it meant the ground was good for walking, but I would not recommend this on a wet day. The views are stunning. Glorious rolling hills, trees, blue sky and white / grey folded clouds.

You can’t beat an English panoramic landscape. It inspires the soul. We did stop a couple of times to catch our breath. Looking at the views was indeed a good excuse!

We must have passed Beacon Hill on the A34 hundreds of times and had never thought to stop and look, let alone climb to the top. The hill is 261 metres high. My fit bit watch told me that I had climbed the equivalent of 37 flights of stairs. Not bad for my day’s exercise. The hill is actually the remains of an Iron Age Hill Fort, allegedly built in 1000 BC, housing 2000-3000 people. It is good to stand and imagine what it would have been like all those years ago and what families would have been doing and creating then. How times have changed. Now with all our gadgets,

Daichi does Downton!

Going down was far easier... cars, machines… and then with sickles, pruning hooks, ploughs and iron axes.

It was a pretty violent time too, so maybe there are benefits to our more modern age. All food for thought.

Talking of which, the picnic at the foot of the hill on the two conveniently placed picnic tables, provided wellearned refreshments. Rachel had baked some delicious sausage rolls as well as cupcakes, so we were very well catered for. A harmonious rendition (that maybe a bit generous) of “Happy Birthday” to Grandpa signalled the close of a wonderful walk. Daichi had kept the food perfectly cool in his little fridge… he also looked rather cool and contented with himself as we drove away all smiles. I wonder if there were any ‘Mummies’ lurking in the trees, watching us?

Before driving all the way home, we did stop off at Highclere Castle, also known as Downton Abbey. It was open! That is a trip for another day.

Daichi loves Downton, so there is a good chance he will take us. Will that be next month, or somewhere else?

You will see…

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Community News

Hatherden CE Primary School has re-opened its doors to all pupils!

On Monday 6th June 2020, Hatherden CE Primary School re-opened its doors to all pupils from Reception to Year 6.

This decision, which went above and beyond Government guidance, has provided all pupils with nearly three weeks of classroom-based learning before the summer holidays after a staggering 15 weeks off school due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In addition to this, this amazing achievement has provided all pupils with the opportunity to interact with each other, play together and begin successful transitions to new year groups, helping to alleviate anxiety whilst allowing parents to return to work. Hatherden CE Primary School is

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one of the first schools in Hampshire to reopen fully with children, parents, staff and governors agreeing that this has been a huge success.

The school’s headteacher, Mrs L. V. Bracken, says “A full reopening is a fantastic opportunity for all of the pupils at Hatherden CE Primary School to receive face to face teaching and to be able to socialise with other children.

It is wonderful to hear the pupils’ laughter filling the corridors again after such a long time.” For further information about Hatherden CE Primary School please do not hesitate to contact 01264 735260 or email adminoffice@hatherden.hants.sch.uk

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Garden Lighting by RG Electrix Creative lighting can transform a garden space into a beautiful area to relax in during the evening. Here are our top tips to make the best of your garden space with some effective lighting: 1. The key to successful landscape lighting is flexibility. Consider being able to switch your light on and off remotely for convenience and also having the ability to add additional lights as and when required.

2. Recessed lights in your decking steps can give a real wow factor and can also be helpful from a safety perspective too. This simple and very effective idea reduces the risk of tripping and also helps to create the perfect atmosphere for outdoor gatherings.

Alternatively, for an instant garden lighting effect use night lights in small glass holders which provide a pretty way to emphasise a staircase or low level wall.

3. Water features are a wonderful medium to light as the movement and refraction creates patterns which reflect on the surrounding area. Use a simple underwater spotlight under a water flow to create a magical effect.

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Vaccinating your Rabbit While we normally think about vaccinating rabbits In Spring, it is worth considering now as we have an exciting new vaccine available!

Myxomatosis is much more common in the warmer weather as it is mainly spread by biting flies and fleas. In cold weather these insects are inactive, so disease outbreaks are much less common.

Without a long cold spell again last winter the rabbit fleas will come in large numbers this year (as will the flies) so the myxi threat is high this year and we can see cases in wild rabbits now.

Myxomatosis is a killer- it causes swelling of the membranes in the body- mouth, ears, nose, genitals as well as internal membranes. Death is almost inevitable with generalised disease due to suffocation and/ or organ failure.

Some rabbits that either have a degree of immunity or that encounter a mild strain of virus may develop the skin form- large solid lumps on (usually) the nose and face. These normally do well with the lumps falling off after 4-8 months.

There is no treatment, therefore prevention is the aim.

RHD-1, fortunately is quite rare now but will occasionally be seen in odd outbreaks.

A much more common and serious threat, though, is the RHD-2 virus. As implied by the name this is closely related to the RHD-1 virus though it does follow a slower course of illness. Nonetheless, it does appear to be usually fatal causing liver damage and internal bleeding. It is also common enough now that RHD-2 vaccine should be considered an essential vaccine in this area.

Previously, as the RHD-1 vaccine is not protective against RHD-2, rabbits have needed two vaccines at least two weeks apart.

Now we have a new vaccine against all three!

This means that a single injection should provide a year’s protection resulting in less

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stress for your rabbit (and you!) and also makes vaccination less expensive.

Vaccination can be started from 5-7 weeks (though if before 7 weeks, a second injection is advised after 3-4 weeks. Immunity kicks in after 3 weeks and then they require annual injections.

The one caveat is that if your rabbit has been vaccinated against Myxomatosis/ RHD-1 before but not RHD-2, it is best to use the separate RHD-2 vaccine this year before switching to the combined vaccine this year.

This ensures they should develop proper immunity to RHD-2. If they have previously been vaccinated against all diseases (or are having there first vaccines) the new combined vaccine will be effective.

The other essential part of a vaccine visit is the health check where we can look out for some of the other problems that often affect rabbits- especially the teeth and ears!

It is also a good opportunity to discuss diet, companionship and any other concerns you may have. Ideally this should be done at least twice a year and at Anton Vets we are very happy to offer free six month checks with our nurses in between vaccinations if they are not too stressed by visits!

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