Winchester Gazette - October 2020

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October

Edition of your local Winchester Gazette Community Magazine!

October already and Halloween just around the corner. Can you believe it? Well, we certainly are living in interesting times. How lucky we are to live in such a beautiful area where we can take walks and ‘get away from it all’. Away from all the uncertainty and confusion. We can create our own space, look at the wildlife, the sea, the countryside and smile despite it all. Please do keep smiling, it is infectious!

Our local trades and services have protocols in place to keep you and themselves safe. If we wear masks, regularly wash our hands and keep our distance to prevent the spreading of any disease, the virus will not survive, and we can all get to hugging each other again! I don’t know about you, but we have done more in the house and garden than ever. If you need help with this, then do call our wonderful local services here in your local Gazette. The index at the back gives you a quick way to find who you are looking for!

Please say where you saw them. This makes me smile as well as our loyal advertisers, who are here for you.

We also hope you enjoy reading the articles. The new “Councillor’s Column” will keep you up to date with local news. The future is looking good!

If you have an idea of something you would like to read about, or anything else you would like in your magazine, do let me know. I love being creative and giving you the data you want.

I hope you are fit and well. Stephen, myself, Tracey and Michael, with Daichi, our family friendly Campervan who also makes me smile, all wish you a successful October. May we have that Indian Summer we have been promised….

Debbie, Stephen & all the team!

Debbie’s e-mail: debbie@mlggazettes.co.uk Emma’s email: emma@mlggazettes.co.uk

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Quirky Facts about Hampshire

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Marwell helps return of rare lizard with excpetional breeding year

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Winchester Science Centre 18 The Adventures of Daichi 20 Local charity appeals for

volunteer befrienders 22 Stargazing in Hampshire 26 Christmas cards

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FREE TRIAL FOR RELATIVES AT BRENDONCARE PARK ROAD Brendoncare knows it can be very difficult when thinking about what is best for a loved one when they need help and support. The decision to think about moving an older relative or friend into a care home is one of the hardest decisions people have to make.

To help ease this transition, Brendoncare Park Road is offering a free trial for a relative to move in alongside the new resident, so they can help them settle in to their new surroundings.

The resident and relative will each be given a room so they can isolate together for up to two weeks, to ensure safety for them and their fellow residents. This will also provide the opportunity for them to get to know the staff and work together on their individual needs and preferences. The relative will see kindness and compassion in action and will be able to observe the high standard of care their loved one will receive.

Erin Langley, Brendoncare Park Road Home Manager, said, “We know how hard it can be to be apart from a loved one at this time and we wanted to be able to help in any way possible. We are delighted to be able to offer free rooms for a relative or friend, so they can isolate together. We look forward to welcoming new residents into our lovely home.”

Brendoncare Park Road is run by Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, and provides nursing, respite and end-of-life care to 40 older people in Winchester. It is located in a tranquil part of Winchester and has attractive mature gardens.

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE

As the autumn months begin to melt into the winter, our many woodlands and quintessential country landscapes are undergoing many customary seasonal changes and there surely could be nowhere better to enjoy the weather changes than in Hampshire. Here’s another five interesting facts from around the county, including an interesting look at the joys of an autumn in Hampshire.

With the weather becoming more and more as we might expect, Britons up and down the country have Hampshire to thank for the very useful invention of the umbrella. At first mocked by the fashion world of the day, the popularity of the umbrella can perhaps be attributed to Hampshire local Jonas Hanway who was said to have taken London by storm, quite literally, by his being the first male in London to carry an umbrella. Hanway who was born in Portsmouth and is best known for founding the Magdalen Hospital, would not be seen without his trusty accessory, despite facing much ridicule and raillery. Perhaps the weather was better then!

From Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson, Hampshire has long played an important role in the navy.

In fact, the village of Buckler’s Hard by the Beaulieu River, was responsible for building many of Nelson’s fleet from PHOTO BY BUCKLER’S HARD MARITIME MUSEUM

trees in the New Forest. Today the Buckler’s Hard Maritime Museum offers a fine insight into the heritage of the Hampshire village and how this almost hidden gem helped to create the fleet which ultimately aided the victory at Trafalgar. Among the great ships that were built at Buckler’s Hard were the much loved, Agamemnon as well as the Euryalus and Swiftsure.

Did you know that the site of the Wykeham Arms in Winchester has been home to a pub since as early as 1755 and interestingly, there is a rumour that naval hero Lord Nelson himself once stayed at the inn? Of course many inns and pubs up and down the country laid claim to a visit from Lord Nelson however it is highly probable that the Wykeham Arms did indeed welcome the national hero, especially considering Nelson’s connection to Buckler’s Hard. Certainly the pub is steeped in history, located in Hampshire’s historic city of Winchester and is a wonderfully atmospheric place to stay, just as Nelson himself did.

PHOTO BY WYKEHAM ARMS

Interestingly the village of Hambledon-le-Rice once played an interesting and, many could say, a vital role in the war when it was home to a special aviation school in which pilots would be trained to fly all manner of British wartime aircraft from Lancasters to Spitfires. The Hampshire village also saw several hundred aircraft built at Hambledon-le-Rice. Sadly, for a variety of reasons including local development, the site of the former flying school is no longer accessible. However Hampshire's history will forever remember the time when the county's skies became the playground of many novice war pilots.

Although the seasonal changes of autumn do tend to bring out polar reactions in different individuals, several visitors to the county who do enjoy the weather are the several migratory bird breeds that come to the UK for the winter and have been spotted in Hampshire over the years. Although there are many birds to enjoy from the comfort and warmth of the great indoors, several of the breeds which may well be making an appearance in Hampshire skies include redwings,waxwings, bewick swans and the majestic short eared owl.

MARWELL HELPS RETURN OF RARE LIZARD

Exceptional breeding year at Marwell A major effort is underway to boost numbers of the UK’s rarest lizard after a huge forest fire in Dorset this summer devastated one of the country’s remaining sand lizard habitats.

Conservation charity Marwell Wildlife has teamed up with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) and Forestry England in Dorset to release more than 200 young sand lizards back into the wild at Puddletown Forest following an exceptional breeding year at the zoo.

Dorset is a stronghold for this protected species but a recent wildfire at Wareham Forest, which burned for more than two weeks, destroyed over 220 hectares of vital wildlife habitat. A team of volunteers were able to rescue and relocate some reptiles in the days after the fire but hundreds of sand lizards were impacted. The fire, which was thought to be caused by a disposable barbecue or camp fire, burned for more than two weeks and took four million litres of water to extinguish.

Sand lizards, once more widespread in England, declined rapidly in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries owing to large-scale habitat loss and fragmentation. The species was lost from 12 counties in England and Wales and native populations now only remain in Merseyside, Surrey, and Dorset. Even here, losses of 97 per cent, 95 per cent and 90 per cent have occurred respectively. Reintroduction efforts over the last 50 years have worked to return populations to suitable sites and counties from which they had disappeared.

22 release sites across Southern England, continuing this year at Puddletown Forest. Last year the charity refreshed and increased the size of its captive breeding facility, to increase capacity for young lizards and expand research opportunities in order understand more about this rare reptile and safeguard its fragile populations.

Rachel Gardner, Ecologist at Marwell Wildlife, said: “This summer has seen an exceptional number of sand lizards hatch at Marwell Zoo, enabling a great boost to the numbers being released in Dorset. As well as contributing young lizards to the wider reintroduction program, Marwell Wildlife has also focused on research into this incredibly cryptic species. It is hoped that improving our understanding of sand lizard ecology and behaviour, as well as movement and survival following release, will help inform reintroduction protocol for this species going forward.”

Sand lizards are dependent on dry, sandy lowland heathland or coastal sand dunes. They are poor dispersers and are unable to traverse unsuitable habitats in order to reach areas which could support them. They are regarded as a flagship rare species, as their existence indicates the health of a specific environment, that will also attract other key flora and fauna, which is why their reintroductions are such a vital part of habitat conservation.

Marwell Wildlife, dedicated to the conservation of species and habitats locally and globally, has been home to a captive breeding population of sand lizards at Marwell Zoo for over thirty years, supporting efforts to reintroduce this species to restored former strongholds.

Working in partnership with the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and with support from Natural England, Marwell Wildlife has contributed more than 2000 young lizards to

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In the early days a number of our clients chose to go into self-isolation, preferring not to have carers visit their homes.

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During lockdown we still supported those clients in self-isolation by getting their

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One of our carers is a qualied hairdresser and those skills certainly came in very handy! We were delighted to congratulate one of our clients on her 100th birthday in July but she’s a mere spring chicken compared to another client who is fast approaching his 104th birthday!

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Perhaps not a comforting thought to have with your morning coffee and tea cake but mental capacity complications can occur to any of us at any time. Of course, this may be more acute in our later years when Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia and general 'forgetfulness' are more widely acknowledged. But a skiing accident, a car incident or a sporting injury can occur when you least expect it!

Now to consider the detail. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document executed by you in favour of a chosen third party, who is then authorised to act on your behalf. There are two types of LPA; a Property and Financial Affairs LPA and a Health and Welfare LPA. As the name suggests, the former allows your attorneys to make decision with regard to your financial affairs and property (e.g. accessing your bank and savings accounts, dealing with your pensions, investments, tax affairs and, potentially, selling your home). Subject to any restrictions you decide to place on yours attorneys, this LPA can be used by your attorneys as soon as it has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, a government body appointed to protect the affairs of those who lack mental capacity. It can be used both whilst you still have mental capacity (e.g. if you lose physical capacity or are abroad for a prolonged period) and in the event that you lose mental capacity in the future.

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The Adventures of Daichi By Debbie Corney Daichi, the Dashing Dude, is our playful campervan who loves to take us out and dash us away to new and familiar places to have some family fun. Last month he did not disappoint. Many of us had holidays abroad cancelled, so what a great excuse to make the most of our wonderful English South Coast.

Daichi was delighted to dash us to Devon for a week, away from it all. I love driving along the coast to Devon, taking in some amazing views along the top around Bridport and then having a stop and something to eat on the beach at Charmouth. Fossil finding at its best. I really know I am on holiday when we stop and look out to sea here. I can relax, unwind and start to leave the stresses behind.

Bovisand Beach was where we were heading.

We had never been before but as the holiday in Tenerife was cancelled by the flight company just a month prior, I had looked on Airbnb to find this gorgeous view of the sea from the small cottage at the top of the cliff. That was the one. It is all about the view for me. On arriving at Bovisand Beach, which is a stone's throw away from Plymouth, I was not at all disappointed. It was incredible. You could see for miles. A Navy ship was anchored off the shore, there were swimmers, kayaks, stand up paddle boarders, sailing boats, motorboats and small ferries taking passengers to the idyllic looking villages of Cawsand and Kingsand opposite, across the bay. Truly delightful. In fact, when you sat down in the cottage and the tide

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Watching the boats go by...

was in it felt like we were on a boat in the middle of the sea - that is all we could see! We were lucky with the weather too. The previous week had been wet and windy, but this week looked much better, and it was!

As a youngster, brought up in the North, rock pooling was a major delight. Dad and I used to pick winkles by the bucket load, literally, boil them and have them for tea. “Yum”, I say…

“Ugh”, I can hear you say! It is a personal taste.

This area had great rock pools and some caves too - when the tide was out. The first day on the beach was great. Hayden was able to get his race board out and practise his run into the sea at great speed (teenage boys…) while I lounged on the beach drinking coffee… one of my favourite occupations! Stephen put on his wetsuit and was off splashing about too. The sea rolled slowly, or not so slowly, back into the small bay and started to fill those rock pools with swishing (I love that sound) seawater and seaweed. There was rather a lot of seaweed due to the previous week's storms, but that did not put us off. What we did not anticipate was the speed with which the sea crept in… we nearly had to swim our way back to the steps!

All good fun. Us Brits do like to be dramatic at times! Back at the cottage we soaked in the sun on the decking overlooking the incredible bay below us. Where we had been sitting was now full of water. Thought provoking… but I am a bit like that. An hour later, back to the other beach, where there was still some sand to sit on. Hayden could go charging back into the sea again. Watching the sunset, the rippling

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Another day on the 'other beach' was decided and this time I did spend time in the rock pools which had small shoals of speedy fish and dancing seaweed. I could not find a crab! Not one. I was quite perturbed about that, so it gave me something to worry about! I think we must like problems, as we always seem to create them for ourselves. How funny. Three wonderful days on the beach. We were fully 'unwound'.

Now Hayden is a teenager, going into the sixth form, so uniform is no longer a requirement.

Primark. He wanted to go to Primark.

Wednesday was due to have some rain, so we planned our trip to Drake Circus, the shopping Centre in Plymouth, which of course has a Primark. Daichi, who had been keeping guard all week, was happy to take us shopping.

However, I would not recommend a van in Plymouth. It is very difficult to park! The headroom in the multi storeys is not quite enough… and there is little parking for more than an hour anywhere else. Another problem – really!? Have to laugh. Finally, we managed to find a space for a maximum three hours.

Primark was fun! I could not believe it. Literally within half an hour all three of us had found what we were looking for… and more… and all at a great price. Since you cannot try anything

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on at this odd time we are living in, you either like it or you don't, you buy it, or you don't.

Simple. The times I have spent trying clothes on, for hours, to come away with one item if I am lucky. This time, no choice, take it or leave it.

There may be some advantages to some of the restrictions which have at the moment! Not only that, I am now trendy Mum! Leggings, 'Converse' looking shoes (I used to call them sandshoes, but that is not cool these days…) and a gorgeous cardigan that looks hand knitted and reminds me of one my Grandma made me a long time ago! Hayden got his red shoes to match his shirt and more skinny jeans too. Stephen even bought shoes and a pair of trousers. Success – we were all smiles!

The National Marine Aquarium was another really enjoyable day. What fish, wow! We also went on the Merry-Go-Round, Mary Poppins style, by the sea wall. It just had to be done. A meal out, just passed the Plymouth Lido, which had reopened for the summer, in a restaurant with almost 360 degree views of the sea. What more could we want?

The whole week was a hit. Simple fun on our British Isle. Daichi loves to take us away, recharge those batteries and then back to reality, still smiling. It took us over ten hours to travel home as we kept stopping enroute to take in all the different places. Lyme Regis is another family favourite, so we ended our holiday there on the beach, with another meal watching the sun setting before finally driving home. Where will Daichi take us next, I wonder?

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LOCAL CHARITY APPEALS FOR VOLUNTEER BEFRIENDERS Winchester-based charity, Friends of the Family, is appealing for volunteers to train to become befrienders for children who live in the local area. The charity’s 5s to 13s Befriending Service was set up in 2009 to provide support and friendship to children and families who are dealing with difficult and challenging circumstances. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a shortage of volunteers and a waiting list of children in need of support.

Before being carefully matched to a child, volunteers attend a free 2-day training course, provided by Friends of the Family.

The training covers all aspects of the befriending role including communication skills, boundaries, befriending activities and issues facing children today. New volunteers will also have the opportunity to meet a current 5s to 13s befriender who will give a personal insight into their befriending experience.

Sam Hunt, 5s to 13s Befriending Manager, said: “We are very keen to hear from anyone who enjoys being with children and who has two hours a week to spare to volunteer for this unique and rewarding role. We would also like to reassure potential volunteers that our bespoke training course will adhere to the recommended social distancing rules and will also include guidance on how they can befriend a child safely during the coronavirus pandemic.”

Applicants must be over the age of 23 and be able to visit a child once a week, either after school or at the weekend, for 12 months. Volunteers receive regular supervision, invitations to volunteer gettogethers and on-going training opportunities. Prior to the pandemic,

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Friends of the Family also organised termly workshops for children as well as an annual activity day which they are hoping to run again when it is safe to do so.

Sam Hunt added: “We have had to adapt over the past 6 months and our volunteers have been amazing. Most have made use of Zoom and WhatsApp to stay connected to their focus children and families when restrictions have prevented face-to-face visits. But more recently they have been able to enjoy socially-distanced visits, dogwalks, bike rides, picnics and trips to the local park with their focus child. We do now have children waiting for a befriender so if you think that you could offer your time and friendship then please get in touch to find out more. We would love to hear from you.”

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WRITTENBY BYKATE KATEEARL EARL WRITTEN

STAR GAZING Welcome to to the the October October Stargazing Stargazing Page.

Page. Each Each month month I’ll I’ll be be describing describing Welcome astronomical events events that that are are happening happening overhead overhead in in our our beau beau ful ful night night skies. skies. The The astronomical majority of of events events are are viewable viewable just just by by stepping stepping outside outside on on aa cloudless cloudless night night and and majority lookingup, up,but butsome somemay mayrequire requireaapar par cular cularvantage vantagepoint pointe.g. e.g.aaclear clearview viewto tothe the looking west.

Occasionally, viewings will benefit from the use of binoculars or a small west. Occasionally, viewings will benefit from the use of binoculars or a small telescopeififavailable, available,but butall allcan canbe beenjoyed enjoyedwithout withouteither. either. telescope International Space Space Station Station International The best sightings for October areat atthe thebeginning beginningof ofthe themonth, month,occurring occurringon on The best sightings for October are the4th 4thand and6th 6thjust justafter after7.05p.m.

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Events Events TheOrionid OrionidMeteor MeteorEvent Eventreaches reachesits itspeak peakon onthe the21st/22nd 21st/22ndOctober.

October.Caused Causedby by The the Earth travelling through the debris left behind by Halley’ s Comet, the meteors the Earth travelling through the debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, the meteors willbe bebest bestspotted spottedin inthe theeast eastafter aftermidnight. midnight. will Mercury Mercury The solar solar system’s system’s smallest smallest planet planet isis lost lost in in the the Sun’s Sun’s glare glare this this month. month.

The Venus Venus Early morning morning risers risers are are still still being being greeted greeted by

by Venus Venus shining shining brightly brightly in in Early the east.

Research published in July has found evidence of 37 recently the east. Research published in July has found evidence of 37 recently erupted (in (in astronomical astronomical terms) terms) volcanic volcanic structures, structures, suggesting suggesting that that erupted Venus isis more more geologically geologically active active than than previously previously thought. thought.

Venus Mars isis currently currently closer closer to to us us Mars than it has been for two than it has been for two years, and and the the USA, USA, China China years, and the the United United Arab Arab and Emirates have all taken this this Emirates have all taken opportunity to send opportunity to send spacecraft to the red planet spacecraft to the red planet this year, all of which are due this year, all of which are due to arrive in early 2021. to arrive in early 2021.

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small telescope telescope may may show show AA small surface features such as the the surface features such as bright polar ice caps and bright polar ice caps and areas of of darker, darker, rocky rocky areas material.

If all you see isis aa material. If all you see blanket orange colour blanket orange colour itit means a dust storm is means a dust storm is covering the planet, obscuring covering the planet, obscuring surface features. surface features.

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Mars Mars Marsisisshining shiningbrightly brightlyin inthe theconstellation constellationPisces, Pisces,aapart partof ofthe thenight nightsky skywith withfew few Mars brightstars, stars,so soit’it’sshard hardto tomiss. miss.Look Looktowards towardsthe thesoutheast southeastaround around10p.m.

10p.m. bright throughoutOctober; October;nice nicepairings pairingswith withthe theMoon Moonoccur occuron onthe the2nd 2ndand and29th 29th throughout (seediagram). diagram). (see Saturn& &Jupiter Jupiter Saturn Bothgas gasgiants giantsare arenow nowsinking sinkingin inour ourevening eveningskies, skies,disappearing disappearingbelow belowthe the Both horizon between 10.30 – 11.00p.m.

Due to our lengthening autumn nights, we horizon between 10.30 – 11.00p.m. Due to our lengthening autumn nights, we canstill stillsee seethem themat attheir theirhighest highestpoint pointin inthe thesouth southbetween between7-8pm.

7-8pm. can Moon Moon Octoberhas hastwo twoFull FullMoons.

Moons.The Thefirst, first,known knownas asthe theHarvest HarvestMoon, Moon,falls fallson on1st 1st October October,and andisisnamed namedas assuch suchbecause becauseititcoincided coincidedwith withaatime timewhen whencrops crops October, were also able to be gathered at night, effectively doubling the harvesting rate. were also able to be gathered at night, effectively doubling the harvesting rate.

(Bytradition, tradition,the theclosest closestfull fullmoon moonin inSeptember Septemberor orOctober Octoberto tothe theAutumn Autumn (By Equinox receives the name ‘ H arvest Moon’ ) .

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Astronomy compels compels the the soul soul to to look look upwards upwards Astronomy and leads leads us us from from this this world world to to another. another. and PLATO PLATO

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Cosyfeet

We are a stockist for Cosyfeet, makers of extra roomy footwear, socks and hosiery. If you have swollen feet or problems finding footwear to fit, we can help you find a suitable and comfortable solution. We hold a range of shoes, slippers and socks at our shop and can place special orders on request.

Daily Living Aids

We hold a mixed range of products to make your day to day living a little easier. We stock household & kitchen solutions, pillows & cushions, helpful products for the bathroom and incontinence care.

Walking Aids

Keeping you active and mobile is priority but should you need a little extra help while out or even within your home, we stock a large range of Classic Canes walking sticks, 3 or 4 wheel indoor/outdoor rollators and walking frames.

Service and Repairs

We can book services for your wheelchair/scooter/powerchair at reasonable prices and if your product requires any repairs or parts, we will let you know the overall cost beforehand. We arrange a day and time suitable to you and even come to your home so there is no waiting around.

*Scooters

We keep a varied range of 4-6-8mph scooters in stock, from pre-owned to the latest models. Whether it’s a boot scooter, folding or to use solely on the road, our prices suit every budget and we can also offer interest free finance. *These items require a suitability test first and also qualify for a free home assessment

*Powered Wheelchairs

For the more high end user, we can provide a wide range of indoor/outdoor powered wheelchairs with multiple functions, these will also have prescriptive seating options and cushion/fabric types made especially to fit the customer to ensure it will suit their daily needs perfectly. *These items require a suitability test first and also qualify for a free home assessment

*Wheelchairs

We have a selection of everyday/occasional use wheelchairs at our shop which are lightweight and small enough to fit easily into a car boot and can also carry out assessments for bespoke wheelchairs for heavy continuous use which will be totally tailored to the customers’ requirements. *These items require a suitability test first and also qualify for a free home assessment

*Rise and Recliners

We have demo Rise and Recline chairs in our shop to try for size which can be ordered in with either a single or a dual motor function (the back rest and footrest can be operated separately).

These can be completely made to measure and available in a wide range of fabrics to suit your existing home furniture and personal needs. *These items require a suitability test first and also qualify for a free home assessment

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Index of advertisers

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

Bathrooms Ocean Bathrooms................................. 21 Blinds & Curtains Hampshire Blinds & Curtains................ 28 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras............................. 21

Garden Services Barker & Geary..................................... 25 Wayne & Sons...................................... 5

Care Services Caremark.............................................. 9

Health & Wellbeing Cathy Hutton Homeopathy................... 10

Carpenters & Joinery Input Joinery......................................... 32

Jewellers David Mellor......................................... 28

Chiropractors Chiros Clinic.......................................... 25

Mobility Products & Services DF Mobility........................................... 24 Hampshire Mobility Services................ 27

Community News Charity Christmas Cards....................... 26 Competition: Win tickets to Winchester Science Centre................. 16 Local charity appeals for volunteer befrienders......................... 20 Marwell helps return of rare lizard with exceptional breeding year.......... 8 Driveways County Block Paving............................. 11 Education Finkley Down Farm Nursery.................. 13 Features On Your Plot: Benefits of garlic............. 24 Quirky Facts on Hampshire................... 6 Stargazing in Hampshire...................... 22 The Adventures of Daichi...................... 18 30

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