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Dear Residents, From where I stand today, it looks like the restrictions are being lifted. Many are delighted with this, and many are a little trepidatious. It is down to our personal integrity and doing not only what is right for ourselves, but others around us too. Despite the setbacks and worries, which have been huge, there is a sense of community and helping each other, that I believe is stronger today. Let’s move forward with purpose and a sense of hope, to make this go right and turn what we can to a positive future.

Supporting our local community, local trades and services is all part of us working together. The advertisers here in your magazine really look forward to your calls. They can answer questions, book you in for valuations and indeed book you in for their services. Businesses and trades that have been continuing to promote themselves throughout these interesting times have kept afloat and are in fact doing very well. This is absolutely down to the fact that you, the home-owner and resident, have supported our valuable local businesses and are using them to help you in the home and personally. Myself, and all the advertisers inside thank you sincerely for this. Please continue - and do say “Hello” from us when you speak to them!

Clubs and societies are getting back together which is fantastic. If you know of a club that needs some extra help or more members, please get them to give me a call. It can be free for them to advertise.

Let’s hope we get some more sunshine and are able to get to the beach and the countryside for some friends and family time this summer!

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Hants & IOW Air Ambulance

10 Pub Quiz 12 Interview: Default Davina 18 Wildlife: Hidden Away 20 Sudoku / Wordsearch 24 Gardening: Songbirds 26 Homes: Art Haus of Fun 28 The Adventures of Daichi 30 Puzzle Answers 32 Quirky Facts about Hampshire 34 Recipe: Summer Fruits Pie 42 Monthly Walk: Chilworth & Knightwood

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Almost 600 people sign up to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance’s Dash in the Dark

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance’s (HIOWAA) night-time 5K fun run, Dash in the Dark, has sold almost 600 tickets with the remaining places selling fast. On Saturday September 11 on Southampton Common, participants of all abilities and ages are being urged to don their neon paint and complete the night-time course to help keep its doctors and paramedics flying and saving lives.

raised over £30,000 through ticket sales and participant fundraising. The 2021 edition will be the Charity’s first mass-participation event for almost two years. Check in on the night will open at 6.30pm. The warm-up will start at 7:30pm, with the 5K dash beginning at 7:45pm, as darkness falls. The route is softly lit and paved throughout, and head torches are essential.

HIOWAA Director of Fundraising, Rachel Leaman, says, ‘We have already responded to more than 800 emergency call-outs this year.

Each of those missionscosts on average £2,882, and every donation we receive will help to keep us on the front line doing what we do best: saving lives. We are so excited to see our fabulous supporters in person after so long and to thank them for the dedication they have shown us over the years.’ In its inaugural year in 2019, Dash in the Dark

All participants will receive a free Dash in the Dark t-shirt and a glow in the dark medal at the finish line. A full refund will be available to any participants who are forced to self-isolate and/or quarantine due to Covid-19. The Charity will be adhering to the latest government guidelines to keep all participants safe.

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here is nothing more satisfying for us than hearing a patient say that for the first time in their lives, they feel confident in their own skin”, says Dr Tara Kidd who runs The Skin Clinic Company : a high-end medical skincare clinic, aiming to bring the Harley Street experience to the South of England.

Focusing on the synergy between skin health and advanced procedures, Dr Tara specialises in the latest scientifically based skin and medical aesthetic treatments, from advanced skincare products and facial treatments, to cosmetic injectables and non-surgical skin rejuvenation using medical-grade technology. Dr Tara trained on Harley Street, London and runs her clinic from several clinic locations in London, Winchester and Sandbanks in Dorset. Prior to her career in 8

aesthetics she spent significant time working in specialities such as Dermatology and Surgery before working as a GP. Her work has been featured in numerous magazine articles and online publications, and she also is involved in training other budding aesthetics practitioners.

“Being involved in a patient’s skincare journey is a real privilege”, says Dr Tara. “It can feel very daunting to decide to deal with issues that have affected someone’s self esteem for years. We know that a huge amount of confidence is tied up in our skin and how we look, and whilst we encourage all our patients to embrace their imperfections, and the uniqueness of who we all are, it’s wonderful to be able to help patients who have issues which may have affected their self belief for years.”

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Dr Tara offers a free no-obligation consultation to every patient, to discuss their skincare concerns, and tailor a bespoke package of possible treatments.

“We aim to target the signs of skin ageing and skin disease, from the inside out” says Dr Tara, “And we believe passionately that the best way to get glowing, radiant skin is to have healthy skin. We offer a holistic approach combining nutritional and lifestyle advice, with prescription skincare, injectable face and body treatments and other therapies such as Collagen micro needling and enzyme peels”.

Dr Tara personally performs all treatments, unlike some clinics where non medical professionals are offering treatments, and so patients know they are in safe hands of a highly qualified medical professional with an intimate knowledge of facial and body anatomy. With an ever-growing list of new therapies being developed, Dr Tara continually research new treatment options and attends masterclasses and training to ensure she is up to date with the very latest developments and can offer patients the best options.

The clinic offers numerous treatments including • acne treatment • scar and stretch mark revision • wrinkle reduction and other anti-ageing therapies • non surgical facelift • dermal fillers including under eye and jawline contouring • non-surgical rhinoplasty (“nose jobs”) • body contouring • permanent fat dissolving • facial rejuvenation treatments

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Dr Tara offer discounts to NHS staff, and brides who wish to plan a bespoke package of skincare in the run up to their big day.

“I would suggest that anyone who has been troubled by the state of their skin, whether it is acne, excess fat that they can’t shift with diet or exercise, or the signs of ageing, should get in touch and see how we can help”, says Dr Tara.

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1. Justin Timerlake's 2016 hit song 'Can't Stop the Feeling' was recorded for which movie soundtrack?

9. True or false: Within her reign, Queen Elizabeth II attended the funerals of both Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher?

2. The flag of the United Nations features the UN emblem, formed by a map of the world, surrounded by two what?

10. How many chess pieces does each player have at the start of a game?

3. The quote, 'The course of true love never did run smooth' is associated with which famous playwright?

4. What year did Maradona score the 'Hand of God goal'?

5. Which character is played by Travis Fimmel in the Viking TV series?

11. Which American gunfighter was known as William H. Bonney?

12. Can you place Henry VIII's wives in order of his marriage to them: Anne Boleyn, Catherine of Aragon, Catherine Parr, Anne of Cleves, Cathryn Howard, Jane Seymour?

6. In which mainland European country is the time the same as it is in the United Kingdom?

7. Can you place the following measurements in order beginning with the smallest first: 40km, 30,000 meters, 4.5cm, 3.4 meters, 30 miles, 4000mm?

8. Who was the creator of The Muppets?

13. What 13 letter word, beginning with the letter J, means an instance of placing things close together for comparison or contrasting effect?

14. What is the longest river in the United Kingdom?

15. Which famous model was knocked into the River Thames in the 2016 movie Absolutely Fabulous?

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Default Davina Presenter Davina McCall on why she always comes back to two things – tip-top body toning, and terrestrial TV!

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Just thinking about Davina McCall’s curriculum vitae makes even the most energetic person feel tired.

The energetic presenter has spent three decades at the top of terrestrial entertainment, presented countless gameshows and BRIT Awards ceremonies, produced 14 fitness DVDs, appeared as a guest on shows including Would I Lie to You?, Celebrity Juice and even Question Time, was a judge on The Masked Singer, and even raised over £2.2m for Sport Relief.

former heroin use continues to rack up the column inches. She worked a number of unusual jobs in her youth, including a brief spell as a backing dancer.

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From modest beginnings on MTV and Eurotrash, she truly leapt into the limelight with Big Brother, and there followed a decade in the surrounds of one of the UK’s most famous houses. In the process she became the face of a new genre of reality television, and a household name in the process.

“I feel I have evolved in terms of the person I am and the work that I do, but at the heart of it I’ve always been fascinated by British TV and entertainment,” she begins. “I think that’s why so much of my work comes back to that.”

heart of why her run of fitness programmes have been so successful.

Raised by her grandparents, McCall spent her early twenties on the party scene, and her

“I used to dance in nightclubs nonstop, then stopped going out so much, put on a tonne

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Hidden Away - Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust The summer brings with it a profusion of wildlife in many of the wilder areas of the countryside. From blooming wildflowers to the sounds of birdsong, there is so much going on. But many of our mammalian friends are out of sight out of mind, especially in the summer as they hide away in the dense vegetation. This week, we take a look at what some of our furry friends are up to at this time of year.

Feeding up Hazel dormice might be most familiar as an autumnal species, getting ready to bed down for winter. They wake in spring, and from then on, it’s a race to pile on the pounds for the colder months. During summer, they are at their most active, clambering around hedges and trees, looking for their favourite food. Already cute, one of the biggest components of their summer diet is flowers. Honeysuckle and bramble flowers make up a significant proportion of their diet before they turn to nuts in the autumn.

(meaning they come out at dusk, in twilight). The long summer evenings mean a much better chance of spotting this species compared to the winter. Badgers are no exception. Their cubs will be around four months old now and making the most of this time to play. By July, most will be weaned and starting to become independent. The cubs will roll around with each other, play fighting and chasing their siblings around the sett.

Small mammals, like mice and voles, are essential food sources for wildlife higher up the food chain. Healthy habitats contain plenty of food for species low down in the food chain.

Increases in their populations lead to increases in predators like large mammals and birds of prey. Creating interlinked corridors for mammals to breed and hunt in is vital and restoring and conserving these habitats is at the heart of the Trust’s work.

Up in the air Bats are giving birth at this time of year, usually to a single pup which the mothers nurse in a maternity roost. The young bats take about four weeks before they start to learn to fly, growing quickly in that time.

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Songbirds Bring music to your life by attracting your own dawn chorus.

Nature’s early-morning concert is one of the summer’s greatest pleasures, and with a little encouragement, we can bring this dawn chorus to our front and back doors.

The birds: Robin – The robin produces a twinkling, crystal-like sound that flutters through the air.

You’ll hear this little fellow all year round.

other that offer a range of tones and a stylish array of chords.

Song thrush – Heard throughout the year, the song thrush makes a sound closest to those slightly shrill mobile phone ringtones… but nicer!

on offer; while tits, finches and siskins love the fatty proteins of peanuts.

Great tit – A repetitive twotoned whistle that cuts through the air and is most prominent in early spring.

Wren – For many, the best improvised whistle of them all, with a raft of twists and twirls ending up in a rattling cacophony of noise towards the end.

Willow warbler – Best characterised for a chain of notes that lowers as it progresses, the warbler’s song has clear gaps in between notes and a powerful chirp.

Chaffinch – Heard throughout spring and summer, the chaffinch offers a punchy, powerful array of notes that slows towards the end Blackbird – So typical of the bird itself, the blackbird’s song features notes drawn into each

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Water – Whether bathing, playing in it or drinking the stuff, a supply of fresh water, usually on a shallow plate, is one of the best ways to get birds engaged in your garden.

Goldfinch – With elegant inflections and the occasional sound of a penny whistle thrown in for good measure, a chaffinch has an eclectic song and is heard from early spring.

How to attract them: Bird feeders – Unknown to many, the type of food you leave in bird feeders will directly influence the species you attract. For instance, suet balls are favourites with robins, blue tits and long-tailed tits; niger seeds are loved by greenfinches and goldfinches; starlings, robins and blackbirds will come if mealworms are

Plants – Edible plants, berries, shrubs and wildflowers will keep your birds hanging around for long periods.

Protection – Birds are always on the lookout for cats and other predators ready to disrupt their everyday pleasures of gliding from one branch to another, so the more space you can offer your feathered friends, the more they will relax and hang about.

Birdboxes – Ensure you’re hanging these high enough away from cats and squirrels, and in a semi-sheltered where birds can nest in peace.

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Art Haus of Fun A simple guide for anyone who is keen to enrich their home with some artistic excellence.

Our walls are a great opportunity for self-expression – a way to express something we really love or are stimulated or motivated by.

Getting the right art for your walls means ensuring a natural fit with your interiors, unless you are going to adapt your decor around a statement piece. Certain rooms also suit certain artworks: kitchens are great for smaller and quirkier pieces such as drawings and amusing word art, whereas bedrooms suit grander canvases that create a dreamlike atmosphere. Your home office is the ideal place for all your most personal pieces while the living room is best platform for one magnificent picture that can become a talking point when you have guests over. And remember, even your bathroom can benefit from a little art…

Art in focus Have a focal point in mind, so

before you splash out on that Degas or Monet, know which wall it will hang on.

If you’re using art to entertain, your statement pieces will usually be in high-traffic areas… perhaps facing an entrance door, or in a room where people congregate.

Similarly, if you’re looking for art as inspiration, perhaps for late night work or quiet Sunday contemplation, your chosen spot may be somewhere more private.

Whatever the case, consider the area you have to play with – what size is it, how much sunlight does it have, what’s already around it?

Less is usually more Just as the artist knows when to put the brush down, so too do you need to know when you have enough art in one space. Drown a small space

with clutter and your cherished living quarters may well end up resembling something more akin to an art gallery… or worse, an antiques shop!

Size matters A statement piece of small art can have high impact on a big wall; whereas a large piece of pottery, for instance, can be allowed to dominate a limited space. There are no hard and fast rules, but consider the dimensions of whatever it is you’re adding to a room before buying it.

Match, don’t mix Be careful not to clash styles – contemporary with art nouveau, anyone? Post-minimalism with baroque? Explore your creative fantasies, but letting different styles collide in the same space is a recipe for design disaster.

Don’t buy what you don’t want Only bring into your home art you are passionate about. If you have any lingering doubts, leave it behind, otherwise each time you look at it, you may encounter mixed emotions.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van Isn’t it great to go for a walk in our luscious green, English countryside! Daichi highly recommends walking to clear away the mental cobwebs and stresses of the week. He loves to bounce his way to the destination, always with a picnic, coffee at the ready and a big stealy white smile. We love him.

This time he took us to Pamphill near Wimborne in East Dorset. There are bluebell woods here which can look amazing at the right time of the year. In 2018 the National Trust planted 2500 trees at the Abbott Street Plantation, which you can see on the map.

This included oak, hazel, scots pine, sweet chestnut and wild cherry trees. The intention is to extend the ancient woodland for future generations, so they continue to enjoy our wonderful wildlife and views. How cool is that. Some of the trees in the woodland have been standing there for 300 years (and I feel old…) and are struggling with disease and stress, so there was a fence to keep us heavy humans out and allow the trees some space, peace and quiet to recover. Maybe there is a lesson to learn there… certainly

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Ancient woodland at Abbott Street Copse taking a walk can help us too, recover from a taxing week. In addition to that some of the dead trees, known as “standing deadwood” have been deliberately left where they have stood for hundreds of years. These old, decayed trees, which still have a wonderful presence about them, are great for wildlife and create a haven for woodpeckers, insects, tree creepers and a large variety of fungi. They make it a heathy habitat for other species to thrive. I love nature and there is definitely something very magical about this woodland. I take my hat off (or Daichi’s bonnet) to the National Trust who are preserving this delightful area. We really enjoyed our meanderings.

Once out of the sheltered wood, we walked to more open ground, across fields and climbed over stiles to follow the walk we had found on our phone. Modern technology working with ancient woodlands and a beautiful leisurely stroll. The walk is about an hour long, though we were walking pretty slowly really, so for those who like more of a hike you could probably do this in half an

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hour! We like to amble, take our time and breathe in the fresh air.

We saw buzzards, deer, horses and walkers with dogs. The view further on the trail is amazing. Rolling hills and farmhouses. One thatched cottage in the distance had had a fire and was burnt to a cinder, all black and eerie looking. I do not know the story there, but I certainly hope everyone was safe.

Back at the Pamphill Green car park we decided to visit St Stephen’s Church, which is the Bankes Family Church. The Bankes family owned Kingston Lacy Country House and this Church was built in memory of Walter Ralph Bankes who was a Lord High Admiral of Purbeck. I immediately noticed there were no gravestones. Call me odd, but as a teenager and later at university I used to walk around Churches and Graveyards to read the tombstones. I found it fascinating to see who was alive in the area then, how long they had lived and see family members all together. Pure enchantment. To others I was seen as a little ‘mad’ I think! Well, it is a good job we are all different I say. So, immediately seeing there were no gravestones to read, I looked it up on good old Google and found that land has to be consecrated in order to have a burial ground. Holy water, which has been blessed by a priest is used to make the land sacred and only then can

St Stephen’s Church at Pamphill

Daichi waited in the woods the land be used for burials. This land was obviously not consecrated and thus no tombstones to read. Churches do have a certain atmosphere about them, especially chocolate-box looking ones like this one.

Idyllic. This Church was built in 1907 after seven years of construction. The previous Church had been left to go to ruins and unlike the dead trees in the woods, a broken-down, dilapidated Church does not aid others in their survival, so a new one had to be built. Well, they did a very good job I have to say.

All this countryside walking and fresh air meant that refreshments were in order.

The Vine Inn Pub is a very short drive down the road and as it was a lovely evening, we decided to sit in the garden there and have a drink. A great end to a very simple, relaxed afternoon. After all the chasing around of the week it was delightful to sit and listen to birds singing, taste the fresh night air and chill out. Daichi watched us with an equally lazy smile. Wherever you live there is countryside not that far away. If you are able to get out and about, all you need is walking shoes and a jacket just in case. Take your time, take a stroll and let nature calm the spirits. Truly recommended. Where will Daichi take us next I wonder?

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hour! We like to amble, take our time and breathe in the fresh air.

We saw buzzards, deer, horses and walkers with dogs. The view further on the trail is amazing. Rolling hills and farmhouses. One thatched cottage in the distance had had a fire and was burnt to a cinder, all black and eerie looking. I do not know the story there, but I certainly hope everyone was safe.

Back at the Pamphill Green car park we decided to visit St Stephen’s Church, which is the Bankes Family Church. The Bankes family owned Kingston Lacy Country House and this Church was built in memory of Walter Ralph Bankes who was a Lord High Admiral of Purbeck. I immediately noticed there were no gravestones. Call me odd, but as a teenager and later at university I used to walk around Churches and Graveyards to read the tombstones. I found it fascinating to see who was alive in the area then, how long they had lived and see family members all together. Pure enchantment. To others I was seen as a little ‘mad’ I think! Well, it is a good job we are all different I say. So, immediately seeing there were no gravestones to read, I looked it up on good old Google and found that land has to be consecrated in order to have a burial ground. Holy water, which has been blessed by a priest is used to make the land sacred and only then can

St Stephen’s Church at Pamphill

Daichi waited in the woods the land be used for burials. This land was obviously not consecrated and thus no tombstones to read. Churches do have a certain atmosphere about them, especially chocolate-box looking ones like this one.

Idyllic. This Church was built in 1907 after seven years of construction. The previous Church had been left to go to ruins and unlike the dead trees in the woods, a broken-down, dilapidated Church does not aid others in their survival, so a new one had to be built. Well, they did a very good job I have to say.

All this countryside walking and fresh air meant that refreshments were in order.

The Vine Inn Pub is a very short drive down the road and as it was a lovely evening, we decided to sit in the garden there and have a drink. A great end to a very simple, relaxed afternoon. After all the chasing around of the week it was delightful to sit and listen to birds singing, taste the fresh night air and chill out. Daichi watched us with an equally lazy smile. Wherever you live there is countryside not that far away. If you are able to get out and about, all you need is walking shoes and a jacket just in case. Take your time, take a stroll and let nature calm the spirits. Truly recommended. Where will Daichi take us next I wonder?

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QUIRKY FACTS

by Mica Bale Isn’t August the perfect time of year to enjoy Hampshire in all its glory?

Long days and hopefully nice weather throughout the month, what could be better than delving into the county’s most interesting facts in celebration of the last of the summer in our own county? From an interesting royal connection to Winchester’s watermill to an American showman, here’s another handful of quirky facts from around Hampshire!

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Did you know that the British Deer Society was founded in 1963 and is based in Fordingbridge? The society was formed after it became apparent following the Second World War that deer populations were considerably larger than had been estimated. Originally known as the Deer Group within the much larger Mammal Society, the aim was to maintain safe numbers and strong herds and even today, decades later, the society works hard to educate and ensure a safe future for Britain's deer herds.

Perhaps unsurprisingly it was in Hampshire that the first powered flight took place. Lasting only a few seconds, the man behind the machine was American showman and cowboy who claimed to be the long lost son of Buffalo Bill, Samuel Franklin Cody. Although the alleged connection was not true, it is certainly true that Samuel Cody beheld his namesake’s talent for showbusiness and it was with the flamboyance of a showman that he took to the skies above Farnborough Common in 1903. Cody went on to contribute greatly to aviation in Britain however tragically, just a few years later, Cody flew once again at the common, only to suffer a crash that made him one of the first people to die in an aviation disaster.

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Hampshire’s census records always provide a fascinating insight into the county’s history. However, did you know that some of the most common names by population in 1881 included the less than usual surnames of Tier, Urry and Tolfree which amazingly had origins meaning ‘someone who saddled horses for women?

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Did you know that Winchester City Mill can lay claim to being one of the very oldest in the UK, with an impressive 1000 year history? Interestingly the watermill is still in working order after restoration work and is one of the oldest watermills that is still in working order. Aside from providing fine quality flour for generations of Winchester locals, it’s iconic history has attracted many great historical figures from JMW Turner to Mary Tudor who gifted the mill to the city in return for having her wedding to Philip II of Spain at the city’s cathedral.

Remarkably the charming village of Fritham had an unusual claim to fame from the 1860s to the 1920s when it became the headquarters of the Schultze factory.

Interestingly the factory was renowned for its development for a smokeless powder used by many estates throughout the country for sporting purposes.

Amazingly the small Hampshire village would become the centre of the largest nitro-compound gunpowder factory and in later times a whopping three quarters of the world’s annual gunpowder consumption for sport all hailed from Fritham!

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Hampshire’s census records always provide a fascinating insight into the county’s history. However, did you know that some of the most common names by population in 1881 included the less than usual surnames of Tier, Urry and Tolfree which amazingly had origins meaning ‘someone who saddled horses for women?

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o Did you know that Winchester City Mill can lay claim to being one of the very oldest in the UK, with an impressive 1000 year history? Interestingly the watermill is still in working order after restoration work and is one of the oldest watermills that is still in working order. Aside from providing fine quality flour for generations of Winchester locals, it’s iconic history has attracted many great historical figures from JMW Turner to Mary Tudor who gifted the mill to the city in return for having her wedding to Philip II of Spain at the city’s cathedral.

Remarkably the charming village of Fritham had an unusual claim to fame from the 1860s to the 1920s when it became the headquarters of the Schultze factory.

Interestingly the factory was renowned for its development for a smokeless powder used by many estates throughout the country for sporting purposes.

Amazingly the small Hampshire village would become the centre of the largest nitro-compound gunpowder factory and in later times a whopping three quarters of the world’s annual gunpowder consumption for sport all hailed from Fritham!

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Summer Fruits Pie Introduction

Make the most of summers berries with this delectable pie… perfect with a dollop of fresh cream!

Ingredients

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For the pastry: 225g cold unsalted butter chopped into small pieces 350g plain flour 50g icing sugar Pinch of salt 1 large egg yolk For the filling: 800g of berries such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries or blueberries 100g sugar 2tbsp of cornflour ½ tsp cinnamon 1 egg white (for glazing) 1tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)

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Method

1. Put the flour, butter, icing sugar and salt in a food processor and blitz into crumbs. Combine the yolk with 1tbsp cold water, then add to the processor and pulse until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two, wrap in clingfilm and chill in the fridge for at least one hour or, better still, overnight.

2. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas mark 5. Roll out one half of the pastry, then butter an 8” pie dish and press in the pastry topped with a sheet of baking paper and baking beans. Bake blind for 30 mins.

Remove the paper and beans.

Mix the berries, sugar and pour

Tip

If using tough greens such as raw kale, massage the leaves first with olive oil to soften.

the mixture into your baked pie base.

3. Roll out the second batch of pastry and top the pie with it, trimming to fit, and using a fork to seal the edge. Use a sharp knife to create a few slits for steam to escape before brushing with the whisked egg white before topping with sugar. Bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden. Leave to cool as filling will be extremely hot!

• If you’re time-starved, feel free to use pre-made shortcrust pastry which is generally as good as homemade, and certainly easier!

• If you don’t have baking beans use cooking weights, dried lentils or rice.

• If you don’t have access to a food processor simply rub the butter and flour together until it is the texture of breadcrumbs.

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