Itchen Valley Forum Issue 153 - July

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REACHING 18,750 READERS * ITCHEN VALLEY, WINCHESTER & THE WORTHY'S ISSUE 153 • JULY

MID SUMMER FESTIVITIES New Forest Show, Alresford Show & Boomtown How to Make a Meadow - South Down National Park The Eco Worrier - Lucia Foster-Found Local News & Events for July STYLE ˙ INTERIORS ˙ HEALTH & BEAUTY ˙ INTERVIEWS ˙ FOOD & DRINK ˙ ENTERTAINMENT ˙ EVENTS

Your friendly garage with a personal touch Quality Service & Repairs

Your vehicle will be looked after by qualified technicians with many years of experience. Receive a dealership level service at local garage prices.

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Receive complete attention to detail and thorough safety checks in our MOT centre.

Child friendly customer waiting area

Stay warm, dry and keep the children entertained in our relaxing waiting area. Coffee and tea making facilities available and clean toilets with child changing area.

Free local collection & delivery service

Don’t fret about getting the car to us if things go wrong. Just give us a call and let us make the arrangements for your car repair stress free. (vehicle recovery is chargeable unless covered by your insurance policy).

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We are more than happy to have you wait for your car. Take advantage of our warm, dry and clean customer waiting area.

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Extremely competitive prices on all exhausts. Tyres supplied direct from the leading suppliers. Order Online. Why travel and join a queue when you can simply pay us a visit. We are also an award winning GT radial dealer.

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Contents 30 Retail/Market Square Our regular retail feature, Unique, Bespoke, Eclectic and Local shopping

4 What's On? 6 Church Services 5

Property Buying, selling, letting? Find local estate agents and property management services

34 Animals & Pets 35 Motoring Local services to keep your vehicles running smoothly

8 Feature How to make a meadow - South Downs National Park 9

40 Food & Drink Eat out, stay in: food, drink and dining in Hampshire

Garden Make your garden dream come true. Or visit local beautiful country gardens

43 Home Trades, services, designers.

All you need for your home

15 Entertainment Discover local events and days out in Hampshire

50 Feature The Eco Worrier Lucia Foster-Found

22 Professional From photographers to solicitors - every professional service you need

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WHAT'S ON? Thursday 11

Alresford District Friends of Girlguiding Tea Party

JULY Second Thursday of the Month Alresford Ladies Group

Meetings every 2nd Thursday in the Month New members welcome. Please contact Beverly Terrill 01962 733112

Friday 5

Raimes English Sparkling Vineyard Open Day From 4 - 7pm. Join us in the vineyard. Come for a wander, perhaps bring your dog, camera, children, a picnic ... it's up to you.

Taste our award winning wines, discover how we grow our grapes and meet the family.

Free entry as part of Hampshire Fare's Food Festival 2019 (Tasting for adults only) Held at the Raimes English Sparkling Vineyard at Lamborough Lane, Cheriton SO24 0JY raimes.co.uk/taste/ info@raimes.co.uk

Eel House, Bridge & Museum Open day From 11.00 -4pm.Visit of Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire to Museum.

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Saturday 13

Saturday 13

‘Green Book’ Winner of 3 Oscars including 2019 Best Picture Doors open at 7pm. Licensed Bar. Tickets £6 For more details about the film go to: www. bighton.org.uk/bighton-big-screen To purchase tickets online: www.bighton.org.uk/what-s-on

Saturday 13

Winchester Auto Fest

From 2 - 7pm at Ropley Primary School Family Festival, Ropley, SO24 0DS Celebrating 150 years of Ropley Primary School BBQ & Paella, Bar, Live Music, Footie Skills, Inflatable & Fun Rides, Face Painting, Glitter Stalls, Silent Disco, Fashion show, Fun Stalls

Saturday 6

Saturday 13

At Badger Farm Community Centre.

Auction: 2pm. Drop off lots to sell 9-9.30am Viewing from 12.30pm.To include China, Coins, Ephemera, Collectables, Old Toys, Jewellery, small items of Furniture, NOT Household goods, Car Boot Items or modern Electricals. Sellers booking recommended Please call Claire 01962 734941 or Bob 01962 733475 for bookings or further information www.auctionsinaday.co.uk

The Curdridge Country Show is a popular event held at the Curdridge Reading Room, Reading Room Lane, Curdridge, SO32 2HE from 11am to 5pm. There is lots to see and do with trade stands to peruse, activities for all of the family to enjoy and entertainment in the Arena. At only £15 for a family ticket with FREE parking onsite, it is a fantastic way to spend the day! We have an abundance of refreshments including our Tea-Tent, a Hog Roast, a BBQ and the Tea-Tent Café offering delectable Cream Teas. For more information go to our website at www. curdridgeshow.co.uk, follow us on FaceBook @CurdridgeCountryShow or email us at enquires@curdridgeshow.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Sunday 7

Sun Hill Junior School Car Boot Sale Pitch booked in advance £5 Pitch and table hire booked in advance £7 Pitch only on the day £8. Set up at 9am Open to buyers 10-12. Refreshments available Contact: sunhilljuniorfriends@gmail.com

Alresford Antiques Fair The Fair is held in Alresford Town Hall in the centre of the town. We offer a wide range of Decorative, Interesting and Unusual items including good quality Furniture, Silver, Jewellery, Militaria and Books. We will also buy. Free Admission. Limited Free Parking nearby & large car park at the Station.

Open: 9.30am - 5.00pm. Contacts: Carol - 01264 335769 / 07870 432805 Steve - 01722 712267 / 07915 663251 Lakewood Smith - 07970 797306

In Ropley Village Hall on Thursday July 11th from 3pm. Please come and enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of homemade cake, browse the stalls, try your luck on the tombola and buy a raffle ticket or two. Help us to raise much needed funds for our local Rainbow, Brownie and Guide units.

4pm - 11pm at Winchester Auto Barn, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, SO21 3NS. Join us for a spectacle of cars, live music and merriment in aid of Naomi House and Jacksplace. Live Rock, Jazz and Blues Bands: Jake Morely, The Reason, THE 633 Squadron. Classic, vintage and sports car display. Cheese and wine tastings with an expert sommelier from Burgandy.

Broughton Water Buffalo BBQ and hog roast.

Tipsy Goose Hampshire beer and gin tent.

Complimentary Shuttle Bus to surrounding villages. Tickets: £10 (kids go free) available from Winchester Auto Barn and www.winchesterautobarn.com. To display your vehicle email autofest@ winchesterautobarn.com

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Saturday 20

62nd Curdridge Country Show

Heal & nourish yourself with Yoga The Wonder of Menopause From 10.00 - 12.00 at Preston Candover Village Hall RG25 2EE. Come to Yoga to heal & nourish yourself. Far too many of us women are still suffering in silence during our Pre-Menopause and Menopause. Yoga provides a wonderful way of staying in tune with Nature and dealing with this Special Time in our Life in the way it is meant to natural. Please bring your own Yoga Mat £25 We have already had a great response to this Yoga Workshop. If it is really popular, we might make it a monthly event and go on this Journey together. Silvia, Sol Yoga. www.sol-yoga.co.uk

Sunday 21

Solos Sunday Tea 2.30-4pm in the John Pearson Hall Alresford Do come and join us for Tea and Home made cakes. Conversation and Friendship. Info Weekdays 10am-12noon 01962 733545

Wednesday 24

An Evening in Chocolate Heaven 6-9pm at Chocolate Craft Ltd, SO24 9EB. Come and See the inside workings of a Chocolate Factory right here in Old Alresford.

Master Chocolatiers at work, chocolate tasting and demonstrations. Chocolates and gift vouchers available to buy. No Booking necessary but age 12+ only please

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28

The Sealed Knot presents - The Battle of Cheriton - 375th Anniversary A fantastic family event, featuring military displays and battles throughout the day.

History through the ages. Enjoy an outstandiung weekend with various military history displays celebrating our rich heritage, including: Napoleonic Redcoats, American Civil War Yankees and Redcoats, Living History Camps, Medieval Knights, Stalls, Food Traders, Beer Tent, Have-a-go Archery. Free Parking. Tickets: Adults - £7, Children - £5, Family Ticket - £20. Cash only. At Scrubbs Farm, Bishop's Sutton, SO24 0HR. Open from 10.30am - 4.30pm.

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CHURCH SERVICES New Alresford St. John the Baptist

New Alresford Methodist Church

Sunday 7 08.00 Holy Communion BCP 09.30 Parish Communion 17.00 PowerHouse Extra Sunday 14 08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Benefice Communion 18.00 Choral Eucharist Sunday 21 08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Parish Communion Sunday 28 08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Informal Communion with Children's Groups Every Wednesday 09.00 Morning Prayer in Celtic Tradition Every Friday 10.00 Holy Communion or

Devotional Service Parish Office: 01962 733545 stjohnsalresford.org.uk

Sunday Worship 1st Sunday 10.30 Morning Worship.

Holy Communion monthly Thursdays 14.30 1st and 3rd Thursdays Womens Fellowhip 19.30 1st Thursday- Lydia Group for ladies Saturdays 09.30 1st Saturday Bacon Butties Contact: Revd Ruth Fry Tel: 01962 882828

Old Alresford St. Mary the Virgin Sunday 7 11.00 Village Family Service 18.00 Old Alresford Cottage Service Sunday 14 09.30 Benefice Communion

at St.John's Sunday 21 11.00 Morning Praise 17.30 Churches Together

Songs of Praise Sunday 28 09.30 Parish Communion Every Thursday 09.00 Holy Communion at Old Alresford Place Parish Office: 01962 733545 stjohnsalresford.org.uk Ovington St. Peter's Sunday 7 10.00 Parish Communion Sunday 14 09.30 No service Sunday 21 10.00 Morning Prayer 16.00 Choral Evensong

at Itchen Stoke Sunday 28 10.00 Mattins Parish Office: 01962 733545 stjohnsalresford.org.uk

New Alresford New Farm Chapel Sunday Services 10.30 Morning Worship, with creche and KOSMIC for

children 16.30 Will vary between talk or discussion with praise and prayer Midweek Activities Mondays 16.30 Kidz Club Tuesdays 10.15 Toddlers Group Wednesdays 19.30 Alternate Bible Study / Prayer Thursdays 10.00 Home Prayer Group 1st Saturday in the month 10.00 Prayer Time www.newfarmchapel.org.uk Bighton All Saints Sunday 7 11.00 Family Service Sunday 14 11.00 Morning Prayer Sunday 21 11.00 Parish Communion Sunday 28 11.00 Morning Prayer Parish Office: 01962 733545 stjohnsalresford.org.uk Upper Itchen Benefice Sunday 7 10.15 Cheriton

Benefice All Age Holy Communion Service Sunday 14 09.30 Cheriton

Sea Sunday Celebration 09.30 Tichborne Holy Communion 11.00 Kilmeston Family Worship 15.00 Church in the Wood Evensong Sunday 21 08.30 Beauworth Holy Communion 09.30 Cheriton Holy Communion 11.00 Hinton Ampner Prayer & Praise Sunday 28 09.30 Cheriton Holy Communion 11.00 Kilmeston Holy Communion 15.00 Church in the Wood Evensong 18.00 Tichborne Evensong New Alresford Catholic Church of St. Gregory the Great

Every Sunday 11.00 Mass All other enquiries: 01962 852 804 Itchen Valley Benefice Sunday 7 08.00 Martyr Worthy Holy Communion 10.00 Easton Family Woship Sunday 14 10.00 Itchen Abbas Parish Communion 18.00 Avington Evensong Sunday 21 08.00 Itchen Abbas Holy Communion 10.00 Easton Valley Worship Sunday 28 10.00 Easton

Parish Communion 18.00 Martyr Worthy Patronal Evensong

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GARDEN FEATURE

HOW TO MAKE A MEADOW Five years ago, South Downs Way ranger Ben Bessant and National Park ranger Jan Knowlson set themselves the challenge of turning a large patch of nettles into a wildflower meadow. For National Meadows Day in July, Jan tells us about their work.

We have lost 97 per cent of our meadows in Britain since the 1930s, a shocking statistic. So when the opportunity to convert a large patch of nettles on the South Downs Way came along we jumped at the chance – whilst nettles are a great food plant for some butterfly species, a meadow with a variety of native plants can support a much wider range of pollinator species.With kind permission from the landowner,YHA South Downs, we brought in a local meadow creation expert to see what they thought. After they stopped laughing, they advised that it would be a lot of effort, but could be done.

The first year of work was spent clearing nettles and spraying-off the regrowth, clearing again and removing the cuttings to reduce soil fertility – meadow flowers thrive in poorer soils.We needed to make sure that we’d completely removed the nettles’ rhizomes (underground plant stems) so we hired an excavator to take off the top six inches of soil.Then we had to wait to see if there was any regrowth and then cut and treat the area again. For anyone worried about species that love nettles, an enormous patch remains on the other side of the path!

The more time you spend preparing the ground the better chance you have of establishing a meadow.The Google satellites caught it at precisely this moment! It looks brutal but we wanted to create as much bare

ground as we could to give the seedlings a better chance of establishing, without competition from stronger, dominant plants such as nettles and thistles.We did get some questions about what was going on.

It looked a little bit brutal after the nettles were cleared…

There was a lot of evidence of rabbits so during this first year our fantastic volunteers came out to help us put up rabbit-proof fencing around the area we were going to seed.We needed to stop the rabbits from getting to the seedlings if we wanted the meadow to work.We sowed the seed the following February and then waited expectantly for summer to arrive. By July the meadow looked incredible, it was so satisfying!

The meadow changes each year. In the first year we saw lots of the big flashy cornfield annuals such as ox-eye daisies and poppies.They were spectacular and I even met one group of walkers who’d left the hill tops specifically to find out what was making the big flash of white down in the valley.

Summer 2016 and the meadow is in full bloom with annuals including: cornflower, corn cockle, ox-eye daisy and corn chamomile. In the second year we started to see some of the perennial species come through.We cut the meadow in July to stop too many of the annuals re-seeding and encourage more diversity – the wider the variety of plants, the more different pollinators will come. The meadow has to be managed to keep the diversity and so is cut annually and the cuttings removed, to keep soil fertility low. In the past meadows like this would have been managed for hay to feed the farm stock.This year we’re finally seeing the bird’s-foot trefoil, kidney vetch and red clover all flowering for the first time.

I love our meadow and, being right next to the South Downs Way, thousands of people get to enjoy it.We see their faces change as they come around the corner. Even better it is literally buzzing with pollinators. I’ve spotted butterflies such as the small tortoiseshell, marbled white and common blue as well as lots of different bees and hover flies and we are monitoring species more formally.

Words by Jan Knowlson - www.southdowns.gov.uk National Meadows Day, Saturday 6th July - magnificentmeadows.org.uk

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LAWNS ARE HUNGRY FEEDERS; LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT THEY NEED TO REMAIN HEALTHY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

T

om Jones may well have sung about the green green grass of home, far too few gardeners understand what goes into the perfect lawn. Most think it is okay to pick up a bag of feed, sprinkle it liberally on the lawn and all will be okay.Your lawn has a complex relationship with nutrition, which changes throughout the growing season and these things need to be taken into consideration if you want a healthy, attractive, disease free lawn.

You may be thinking that surely it can’t be that complicated. Let’s try to explain the basics. When it comes to lawn nutrition there are really three main things to think about; fertiliser composition, timing and application methods.

earlier, ideally you want a product that releases its nutrients into your lawn slowly, as required, over time. There are two downsides to liquid feeding. The first is that it is immediate.Your lawn gets an instant food hit then nothing. The other issue is that liquid feeding can be very time consuming and it’s difficult to get the application rates right. However liquid feeds come into their own in the summer months – no need to water in!

Controlled-release granular feed is by far the best choice when you can guarantee a regular supply of rain. Most gardeners will attempt to apply this themselves and this can create issues. Application by hand is almost impossible to get right. The granules slip through your fingers easily and distribution is uneven. Apply too much to one area and you scorch the grass, often blackening or killing it in patches. Uneven application results in uneven grass growth.

Fertilisation is important as it influences the colour of your lawn, its ability to cope with the stresses of drought, mowing and extremes of temperature and to fight against disease and weed infiltration.

Choosing the right fertiliser and applying it correctly really is the key to success.

Chemical and organic fertilisers display the nutrient content by way of three different numbers. These three numbers represent the compounds Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (or Potash). Often displayed as N-P-K. The numbers correspond to the percentage of each of these compounds in the fertiliser inside the pack. That’s the easy bit! What each of these compounds does for the plant is probably the most important part.

Nitrogen helps leaf growth. Phosphorus helps the growth of roots and flowers, and Potassium is important for the overall health of the plant.

When to promote leaf or root growth is really the key to successful lawn nutrition.You want healthy leaf growth in the growing season to encourage a stronger grass plant, but you don’t want to go into winter with too much leaf that can be damaged by the bad weather. High nitrogen fertilisers encourage quick leaf growth but potentially make the plant more susceptible to the attacks of pests and diseases. Phosphorus is important going into winter to encourage healthy and robust roots to support your lawn throughout the challenging months ahead.

Another important factor in selecting the right lawn fertiliser is the type of nitrogen actually in the product. Nitrogen fertiliser may consist of fast-release or controlled-release nitrogen. For lawns, fertilisers containing controlled-release nitrogen sources are best. Lawn care professionals tend to use coated granular product. The coating is formulated to break down gradually over time, therefore providing a slow release of fertiliser as the plants require it. It tends to be more expensive but it certainly is effective, provides professional results and gradual grass growth, rather than a sudden burst of growth resulting in excess mowing requirements.

SO WE HAVE COVERED COMPOSITION AND ALSO TIMING OF APPLICATION. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT APPLICATION METHODS. Most home owners who buy their lawn feed from the garden centre will have a choice between granular or liquid feeds. As we mentioned

Ideally use is a broadcast spreader consisting of a hopper holding the fertiliser and releasing a controlled amount onto a rotating disk, powered by the forward movement of the wheels, distributing the granules in a controlled and even manner. The amount of fertiliser released is controlled by adjusting holes in the base. Getting the quantities right is important and you must calibrate the spreader before you use it, based on the flow rate of the fertiliser, the granule size, the application rate required and the size of the hopper holes. It’s important not to miss any of the lawn or to overlap as you make each pass with the spreader. One final thing to remember is that too much nitrogen causes thatch which starves your lawn of air and water causing the grass to die. Get it wrong and your lawn really will pay the price.

I’ve tried to make things as simple as possible but lawn nutrition, product selection and application rates can be relatively complicated.

By the time you have bought the product, the right applicator and factored in the time it takes to carry out the work, you can usually save money by asking a lawn care professional to help look after this part of your garden for you. After all, if you want professional results then a professional is usually the person to ask.

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COMMUNITY

BRAMDEAN’S BUMPER BOOT IS BACK Contrary to rumours circulating around the county, the famous August Bank Holiday Monday Car Boot Sale at Brockwood Park near Bramdean is back in business. Held every year for over 30 years, the popular Car Boot Sale is hosted at the home of Caroline Stanley who devised and has organised the event for over three decades. She has decided, quite rightly, to hang up her collecting bucket this year but as a former volunteer for family support charity Home-Start she is happy for the charity’s fundraising team to take over the reins.

“I will of course be keeping an eagle eye on proceedings,” says Caroline “and will be popping in for a bacon butty to see how they are getting on.”

Gates open at 8am on Monday 26th August and eager buyers should follow signs from the A272. Car boot entry is £10, with vans and trailer £15 and buyers are asked for a donation to the charity as they arrive.

“We are so grateful to Caroline for all the work she has done for HomeStart over the years, both as a volunteer supporting struggling families and as a brilliant fundraiser,” said Home-Start Winchester Chairman Liz Cooper. “Let’s hope for good weather and lots of booters and buyers back in Brockwood on Monday August 26th.”

Further information call Anne Macpherson on 01962 851177, 01962 777624 or 07886 905237 or email anne.macpherson@homestartwinchester.org.uk.

ALRESFORD RFC NEWS - JULY Alresford Rugby Club brought our season to a close with a fabulous awards dinner at The Arlebury. There are so many individuals and sponsors to thank it would take up another edition to name you all! Needless to say, a heartfelt thank you to you all. For this edition we wanted to focus on the playing side of our club.

The 1ST XV finished 7th from 12 in The Hampshire Premiership, having played 22 very competative matches, winning 9,losing 13 and finishing with 50 points. Despite losing so many key players to serious injuries, we finished comfortably above the clubs below us and not that far off a couple of clubs above us.

The 2ND XV have been outstanding in Hampshire 3 league. Despite each week being robbed of players we finished 4th out of 10 sides, winning 11 and losing 7, culminating with 63 points. Outstanding.

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Now taking bookings for Summer Garden work Lawn Mowing, Grass Care, Hedge Cutting, Pruning, Edging and Border Maintainance, Supply and Planting Flowers and Shrubs, Garden Clearances, Turfing, Supply and Installation of compost or bark mulch Jet Washing Patios Green Waste Removal Garden Refurbishments

Tel: 01962 736261 Mob: 07896 027356 info@trimmers-garden-services.co.uk We also say goodbye to Fieldsy and Jammo from our coaching set up.

Thank you both for your hard work, dedication and knowledge. Our new coaching set up led by Scott Cleeve will take into next season many things improved by our leaving coaching set up.

Although the season has officially ended, you can still watch, or join in, a bit of very friendly touch rugby on our pitches for the next 5 weeks, every Thursday from 6.30pm till 8.00pm, followed by a free bbq for all participants at The Arlebury. All ages very welcome.

From ARFC, thank you for your continued support.

Without you all, none of the above happens.

We are hoping to hold a car boot sale in the near future at The Arlebury to raise monies for the club.

Keep a look out for further details.

We look forward to going again and seeing you all soon.

Alresford Rugby Football Club alresfordrfc.weebly. com

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ALRESFORD TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS The Town Council supports New Alresford by representing the local community, delivering services to meet local needs and striving to improve the quality of life within the town.

The work of the council is supported by a set of committees covering areas such as Economy and Tourism, Facilities, Finance, Planning, Staffing and Recreation and Environment.

Further details can be found on our website www. newalresford-tc.gov.uk.

All meetings are open to members of the public and the Council welcome public participation and feedback.

Agendas are posted three days before each meeting on the two noticeboards in the town and in the foyer of the Council office at Arlebury Park and on the website.

Meetings normally take place in the Lower Meeting room at the Council Offices on Tuesdays.

The first Full Town Council meeting of the municipal year 2019/20 has taken place and Councillor Keith Divall was unanimously elected as Chair. Councillor Divall is a local resident and has a background in finance. A list of the other councillors, their responsibilities and contact

details can be found on the website. Our sincere apologies to Cllr Sally Holmes who was referred to as Sally Bailey in the June issue of the Forum.

Councillors are unpaid but the Council funds professional training to help them in their often challenging roles and to be more effective when contributing to Council meetings.

Council staff support the running of the Council.

In the last year four new members of staff have been appointed Marcia Phillibert Sarah Johnson, John Predeth and Liz Jenkinson join Frances Simpson and Bill Rushton. For the first time in a long period the Council Team is now fully staffed. The Council Office is situated in Alresford Recreation Centre and is open to the public from Monday to Friday 11am to 1pm. Staff are more than happy to help with your enquiry. Please call in!

It is with regret that a previous employee recently passed, Don Forcey. New Alresford Town Council wishes to join the Town to express their deepest sympathy to family and friends.

The Council supports several different projects across the community.

Parish in Bloom competition - June saw the annual Parish in Bloom competition. The Town Council administers the annual hanging basket and trough scheme which are provided by Hanging Garden.

Each basket costs £39.00 and they have proven to be just as popular with town centre residents and businesses alike.

The Council continues to finance the maintenance and watering of the baskets.

Pavement cleaning - To support the Parish in Bloom competition the pavement cleaning was undertaken by the Lengthsman – RP Gardening at the end of May, this was funded by a grant obtained from Winchester City Council. The clean and weed free pavements add to the overall attractiveness of the town and have been commended by residents.

Alresford Music Festival - The Festival took place on 8th June 2019 and has proven to be as popular venue as ever despite variable weather. The Council allows the Festival to use Arlebury Park grounds free of charge whilst only charging for utilities and part use of the recreation centre.

Despite the weather the party rocked on celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the event.

The Avenue - Extensive works to the Avenue has just been completed thanks to The Town Trust and Councillor Rob Humby. With the support of the New Alresford Town Council every effort has been made to ensure the Avenue continues to be a unique and attractive feature of the town. The Bishop of Winchester will be celebrating the 150 years since the Avenue was gifted by the Church to the people of Alresford on Friday 20th September 2019.

Recreation Centre at Arlebury Park - At last the repairs to the roof at Arlebury Park have been completed.

The leaks in the roof were fixed and the solar panels serviced and upgraded to ensure they are as efficient as possible.

Thank you to Cleeve Construction for project managing the works. The energy produced by the solar panels raises in the region of £4,500 per annum in income for the town which can be offset against the cost of energy bills.

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ALRESFORD SHOW 2019 TICHBORNE PARK 7th SEPTEMBER (8.30am - 6pm)

A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY •

• • • • • • • •

Street Entertainment, Circus Workshop & Fire Show Pony Club Relay Donkey Derby Shire Horse Competition Classic Car Display Horse Jumping Display of Vintage Machinery Beagle & Hounds Bee & Honey Show

• Birds of Prey & Flying Display • Farmyard Fun Playground • Grand Parade of Champion Livestock • Rural Craft Village • Fit2Cook, Educational for children • Food & Craft Tents • Education Tent • W1 Tent • Dog Show

• • • • • • • • • •

The Thomas Lord Old Gits Horticultural Show Poultry Tent Ferrets & Ferret Racing Cattle, Sheep, Goats & Pigs Local Ales & Cider 150+ Trade Stands Bungee Trampolines Climbing Wall Alton Morris Dancers

SAVE £2 A TICKET BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE Advance tickets can be purchased before 31st August 2019 from: Six West, West Street, Alresford / Mole Country Stores - Easton Lane, Winchester

or online at: www.alresfordshow.co.uk

2019 PUBLIC INFORMATION

KEY EVENT INFORMATION FOR SURROUNDING AREA EVENT TIMINGS DATE

VEHICLE GATES

PEDESTRIAN GATES

ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE

SOUND PROPAGATION TESTS

Tuesday 6th August

N/A

N/A

N/A

16:00-18:00 (Testing of stages opening on Wednesday only)

Wednesday 7th August

10:00 to 21:30

12:00 to 21:30

11:00 to 23:00

09:00-11:00

Thursday 8th August

07:00 to 21:30

08:00 to 21:30

10:00 to 00:00

Friday 9th August

10:00 to 21:30

10:00 to 21:30

10:00 to 04:00

Any testing on Thursday and Friday with be within licenced hours and within noise levels restricted by licence

Saturday 10th August

10:00 to 21:30

10:00 to 21:30

10:00 to 04:00

None

Sunday 11th August

10:00 to 21:30

10:00 to 21:30

10:00 to 00:00

None

CONTACTING THE FESTIVAL DURING EVENT

CONTACTING THE FESTIVAL PRE-EVENT

PHONE: 24HR RESIDENTS HOTLINE: 01962 678 606 (Operational from 7am on Tuesday 6th August until 11pm on Monday 12th August)

PHONE: RESIDENTS HOTLINE: 01962 678 606 (Operational from 10am - 5pm. Out of hours please leave a message on the answerphone)

Please call for swift response from festival team, e.g. security, waste management, etc.

(Please note that this line is not for ticket related enquiries please contact local_community@boomtownfair.co.uk)

EMAIL: You can also contact at local_community@boomtownfair.co.uk as per usual.

Tuesday 6th - Monday 12th August 2019

Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th August 2019

EMAIL: During the event please use eventcontrol@boomtownfair.co.uk to email urgent queries to the event.

LOCAL TRAFFIC INFORMATION: WEDNESDAY 7th AUGUST UNTIL MONDAY 12th AUGUST 2019 Event Traffic Management will impact these routes most heavily on the following days: DATE

TIME

ROUTE

Wednesday 7th August

10am to 6pm

A272 - from the A31 to Rodfield Lane A31 - from M3 J9/Spitfire Link to Alresford

Thursday 8th August

8am to 6pm

A31 - from M3 J9/Spitfire Link to Alresford Rodfield Lane - between the A31 and the A272

8am to 6pm

Rodfield Lane between the A31 and A272

10am to 6pm

A272 - from the A31 to Rodfield Lane Campervan Routes via Morestead Road and Longwood Road

8am to 5pm

A272 - from the A31 to Rodfield Lane

8am to 4pm

Campervan Routes via Morestead Road and Longwood Road Vehicles will also be directed to use routes from the A34 via Junction 9 to the Midlands and the A32/A272 route to London

8am to 4pm

Rodfield Lane between the A31 and the A272

10am to 5pm

A31 - from M3 J9/Spitfire Link to Alresford Rodfield Lane - between the A31 and the A272

Monday 12th August

For full details on Local Traffic Management including signage, A31 lane closures, potential road closures, footpath diversions and car park closures please visit www.boomtownfair.co.uk/beyond-boomtown/local-community

ROAD SWEEPERS

will be on standby throughout the event to keep the nearby roads clear.

FIREWORKS

no fireworks are planned however, pyrotechnics will be involved in the closing shows on the main stages on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

LOCAL RESIDENT HALF-PRICE TICKETS

7TH - 11TH AUGUST 2019 | MATTERLEY ESTATE, SO21 1HW WWW.BOOMTOWNFAIR.CO.UK

HALF PRICE TICKETS: £125 | SUNDAY TICKETS: £50 Boomtown is renowned as one of the most breathtaking creative arts festivals in the world, with people travelling from across the planet to be part of it. We love the magical place we create and want everyone in the local area to be proud that the event is held on your doorstep. Since all of our complimentary tickets to the festival were reserved in record time this year, we have just released 500 half-price full festival tickets, as well as an additional allocation of Sunday tickets at £50 for people living in the surrounding area.

We would love for everyone who is interested or intrigued as to what Boomtown is about to come and join us and experience what one of the reviewing publications from last year referred to as:

“an indescribable event, an inexpressible place, and simply an unfathomable experience.”

To register for your discounted ticket please email local_community@boomtownfair.co.uk

CA RNIVA L WO RKS H O PS WINCHESTER DISCOVERY CENTRE, JEWRY STREET, WINCHESTER SO23 8SB

BOOMTOWN’S CARNIVAL ARTS WORKSHOPS ARE RETURNING TO WINCHESTER DISCOVERY CENTRE ON SATURDAY 27TH JULY. INVITING FAMILIES TO COME AND CREATE FOR ONE DAY OF DANCE & MOVEMENT, RADIO & FILM WORKSHOPS. INCLUDING THE EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM IN THE CARNIVAL AT BOOMTOWN ON SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST.

FURTHER DETAILS Workshops run from 10am-4pm.

All workshops are divided into 3 age groups: 5-8/ 9-11/ 12-18 yrs.

All participants (and one parent/ guardian) are invited to take part in the Sunday Carnival parade at Boomtown Fair (Winchester) on Sunday 11th August. Boomtown Free Sunday ticket.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - LIMITED PLACES - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE - TICKETS £8 TO BOOK EMAIL: outreach@boomtownfair.co.uk OR CALL: 07779 418 115

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ENTERTAINMENT Refreshments available on the day include a Hog Roast, a BBQ serving burgers, hot-dogs and a vegetarian option. The Tea-Tent will have a selection of delectable sandwiches, rolls, cakes and savouries and the Curdridge Cricket Club Pavilion Bar will be serving beverages to quench your thirst. If you are still hungry, treat yourself to a scrumptious Cream Tea from the Tea-Tent Café. Purbeck Ice-Cream, The Firsty-Foal Mobile Bar serving Pimms & Prosecco and Old Cider Joe can also be found on the show-ground.

CURDRIDGE COUNTRY SHOW & BARN DANCE: SATURDAY 13TH JULY The Curdridge Country Show is a fantastic family day out providing entertainment, activities, refreshments, and trade-stands that promise to keep everyone happy! With FREE parking onsite or nearby and only £15 for a family ticket, the Show is great value for money.

and activities put on by The Mint Yard Fitness Studio and our own dog show – Dog Factor.

There will be a variety of activities on the show-ground that appeal to younger children through to adults including, a bungee trampoline, pony rides, ferret racing, inflatables, a tea-cup ride, an activity tent for younger children, sand-art and archery.

Jane Devonshire, winner of MasterChef UK 2016 will be making an appearance at the 2019 New Forest and Hampshire County Show which is taking place on 30th, 31st July & 1st August. Jane will be cooking live at The Kitchen

by Chewton Glen in the Local Produce Market

If you are feeling competitive, consider taking part in our Horticultural Show. Classes to enter include baking, photography, art, craft, wine, preserves, horticultural and flowerarranging. With a Junior section too, the whole family can take part for a chance to win a certificate or a trophy.

Lastly, budding photographers can enter our Photography Competition for a chance to win a £25 voucher from a store of your choice.

Entertainment includes the Big Noise Community Samba Band, a Vintage car display, Sussex Falconry, Jennifer Parker-Lummis (Soprano singer), a dance performance by Curdridge Primary School, a display by Fair Oak Dog Agility, audience participative games

MASTERCHEF WINNER TO VISIT THE NEW FOREST AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW

For a chance to win one of the fantastic prizes that have been donated by local businesses and exhibitors, simply buy your ticket from the Grand-Draw stall on show-day.

Full details about the Show and the Schedule of Classes for the Horticultural Show can be found on our website at www.curdridgeshow.co.uk.

Come along and join in! on Wednesday 31st July at 1.30pm. Jane will be cooking with fresh locally sourced produce from across Hampshire.

Visitors can meet Jane Devonshire after her demonstration at the Hampshire Fare stand in the Local Produce Market where she will be selling and signing copies of her new book ‘hassle free gluten free’. Since winning MasterChef in 2016, Jane Devonshire has taken the bull by the food horns and tested herself further by working with a number of top chefs including Marcus Wareing, Atul Kochhar, Jason Atherton, Michel Roux and Michael O’Hare at their restaurants. Since MasterChef ’ inception, over 300 million viewers worldwide have tuned in to watch contestants transform their lives through a passion for cooking and the phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down. Jane has presented at numerous food and drink shows around the UK, including the BBC Good Food Show. Her travels have taken her from Edinburgh to Brighton, in the course of which she has developed a love for presenting her recipes and chatting to people about food.

This year Jane will be adding the New Forest Show to the list.

The Kitchen sponsored by Chewton Glen will also feature a busy timetable of cooking demonstrations from top local chefs each day

including Matthew Whitfield from Montagu Arms, Beaulieu and James Durrant from Ideal Collection. James Durrant joined Gordon Ramsay’s Hospital Road shortly after it had won its third Michelin star.

In addition to the live cooking demonstrations, The Local Produce Market will feature more than 50 tradestands selling locally produced products and produce. All tradestands are members of Hampshire Fare, New Forest Marque of Hampshire Farmers Markets.The Local Produce Market will also feature a food court where visitors can enjoy some locally produced food and drink.

Sophie Stannett, Marketing Co-ordinator says “Jane is going to be a fantastic addition to the cooking demonstration theatre timetable this year.The Local Produce Market is a wonderful celebration of Hampshire’s finest local producers and is certainly a must see section of the Show” The 2019 New Forest Show is taking place on 30th, 31st July & 1st August at New Park Brockenhurst. All tickets purchased online via the New Forest Show website before 23rd July will receive a 15% discount.This year all children aged 5-15 can enter the Show for just £1 with all proceeds from child ticket sales being donated to the Samantha and Florence Bailey Bursary.

ENTERTAINMENT

1ST–4TH JULY @ 7.30PM

10-20 JULY @ 7.30PM. NO PERF 15 JULY

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PROFESSIONAL environment. Hat Fair is the UK’s longest running festival of outdoor arts. Founded in 1974 by Jonathan Kay, Hat Fair inspires and is inspired by the people, heritage and public spaces within the city of Winchester.

Their aim is to shine a light on the city, transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. The festival takes place every year during the first weekend of July across the historic city of Winchester. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at each year’s festival, and best of all, it’s absolutely free to attend!

ALRESFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS WINCHESTER HAT FAIR CELEBRATES 45 YEARS!

Photo by Adrienne Photography (Quatuor Stomp at Hat Fair 2017)

This year’s Hat Fair, the UK’s longest continually running Outdoor Arts Festival, takes place in Winchester from Friday 5 July to Sunday 7 July 2019. Celebrating 45 years this year and taking its name from its busking heritage, the free three-day festival brings the very best in international street performance, theatre, dance and circus-inspired events to the city.

Hat Fair will run throughout the city centre on Friday and Saturday with Sunday’s festivities taking place at the North Walls Recreation Ground, a short walk from the High Street.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR HAT FAIR 2019 INCLUDE: • Motionhouse return with Wild, a brand new show co-commissioned

by Hat Fair. Expect a daring dance/circus performance based in and on a forest of poles!

• Congregation an immersive, sound art procession from multi-award winning composer and artist Ray Lee. • Tickertape Parade’s Fantabulosa! a glitter-filled world of drag and queer performance, created for 3-8-year olds but fabulous for all ages!

• Wild N Beets’ Buck A Brenda, a playful ‘end-of-the-pier’ disability politics twist on the classic family favourite game Buck A Roo. • Thingumajig Theatre’s Ghost Caribou a nighttime street procession of giant illuminated creatures.

• and much more.

The festival kicks off in style at noon on Friday 5 July as hundreds of school children parade through the streets in the Hat Fair Carnival, so come along to join in the fun! Local acts will pop up throughout the city centre on Saturday and will take to the People’s Stage at the North Walls Recreation Ground on Sunday. Performing companies from the University of Winchester will battle it out in the Top Hat Competition to win mentoring with Andrew Loretto, Hat Fair Director, and a prized slot in the programme of Hat Fair 2020. Last year’s winner Martin Jakeman will be performing this year – so keep an eye out for him. The lawns of St Johns Almshouses will provide an oasis, where festival-goers can enjoy free cups of tea and cake whilst enjoying acts in a calmer

WELCOME TO A NEW MEMBER Alresford Gift shop Susan and Vernon took over The Alresford Gift Shop in September 2014 after retiring from completely unrelated careers.They have both lived in the Winchester area for over 30 years and have children who were educated in the local area. They stock cards hand -picked from over 40 suppliers plus gifts, jewellery and seasonal items.

TREASURER We are currently looking for a treasurer. If anyone is interested in the role please do contact us via email info@alresfordchamber.co.uk LIGHTING UP ALRESFORD Work is under way with making sure that Alresford is lit up with trees again this year.The PIGS and ACofC have already had two meetings OTHER ALRESFORD CHAMBER PROJECTS THIS YEAR • Bring your dog to town 10th – 18th Aug • Ghost hunt 19th – 27th October If you’re not already a member, why not join the businesses that already are?

Any businesses wishing to participate, sponsor or generally assist with any of our projects please do email us info@alresfordchamber.co.uk.

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WELLBEING You can find more information on; http:// www.alresfordsurgery.co.uk/clinics-andservices.aspx?t=4

SPONSORED WALK IN AID OF A WAITING ROOM BP MACHINE The Practice nurse team has planned a 10 mile sponsored walk on Sunday 1st September to raise money for a blood pressure machine for the waiting room.

It will be a 10 mile loop starting from the surgery at 11AM.You can come for the whole walk or just part of the walk but make sure you bring a packed lunch & plenty to drink. Everyone is welcome – including dogs (they must be kept on a lead) To donate please visit; https://justgiving. com/fundraising/alresford-surgery1 or use the donation boxes provided at Reception & the Dispensary.

ALRESFORD SURGERY NEWS - JULY

TICK BITES- HOW TO SPOT AND REMOVE TICKS

APPOINTMENTS We offer a mix of routine, pre-bookable appointments and ‘same-day’ duty doctor appointments each day. Our routine appointments open up for booking on a rolling 14 day basis. So this means, for example, appointments on Friday 19th July will open up for booking on Friday 5th July.

Patients who are acutely unwell or concerned about a medical problem and who cannot wait for a routine appointment will be added to the list for a telephone call from our duty team in the first instance.

The doctor or nurse who calls you will take some details of your problem and will either offer advice on how to care for yourself, arrange a prescription or book an appointment for a face to face appointment as appropriate.

In addition to the doctors listed above we also host trainee GPs. These are qualified doctors who are in the final stages of their specialist training. They will have undertaken a number of jobs in different hospital departments before starting their training to learn the skills of a GP. The trainees have regular tutorials and have clinical supervision with an experienced GP.

TRAVEL ABROAD If you are travelling abroad and think you may need advice and vaccinations from us you must complete a questionnaire (available from reception or from our website) and make an appointment with a nurse. We have become aware that patients are often leaving it too late to seek this help, some vaccinations need a course spread over a few weeks so please make apply in good time – up to 2 months before departure.

Tick bites aren't always painful.You may not notice a tick unless you see it on your skin.

Regularly check your skin and your children's or pets' skin after being outdoors.

To remove a tick safely: • Use fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool – you can buy these from some pharmacies, vets and pet shops.

• Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.

• Slowly pull upwards, taking care not • to squeeze or crush the tick. Dispose of it when you've removed it.

• Clean the bite with antiseptic or soap and water.

• The risk of getting ill is low.You don't need to do anything else unless you become unwell.

For further information use the following link; https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lymedisease/#how-to-avoid-tick-bites

CONTRACEPTIVE COIL AND IMPLANT FITTING During our latest patient survey we were asked about which doctors are able to fit contraceptive coils and implants. I am very pleased to report that Dr Marie Dodd is currently undergoing the training necessary

to undertake these procedures and will soon be able to offer this service in addition to Dr Paul Webb. Both Dr Webb and Dr Dodd will be able to fit coils and implants.

If you are considering using one of these long acting reversible contraceptive devices please make an appointment to see either Dr Webb or Dr Dodd. At this appointment they will discuss your previous medical history to ensure the most suitable device is offered to you. They will talk to you about the pros and cons of the different options and the side effects and any risks involved.

Once you have decided to go ahead a second appointment will be arranged in order to fit the device and if you are having a coil fitted this will be a joint appointment with the doctor and one of our Practice Nurses.

ARE YOU HARD OF HEARING? WOULD YOUR SMOKE ALARM WAKE YOU?

Smoke alarms save lives. You may be able to hear your smoke alarm with your hearing aid in but what about at night when you are asleep?

Conventional smoke alarms work by emitting a high pitched noise when smoke is detected.

If you are hard of hearing, this may be the kind of sound that you can’t hear so well.

Thankfully, there are additional ways to ensure you’d be aware of a fire in your home.

There are a range of smoke alarms available which activate a bedside strobe light and a vibrating pad which fits under your pillow.

These can be bought from several suppliers including: Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID) Tel: 0808 808 0123 Blue Watch (the Chief Fire Officers Association) Tel: 0844 808 2435 The Hampshire County Council Sensory Loss Team can also advise you on specialist equipment to help you live safely and independently with a hearing loss at home.

Call them on Tel: 0300 555 1386.

Alternatively, contact your local Village Agent, Denise on 07969 376023.Village Agents are volunteers who can help you find information and local services that will enable you to stay living safely and independently.

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WELLBEING impressed with the proposed interior design of the Spa and the wide range of facilities and treatments that will be available.’

Sarah Waddington, the Holiday Inn’s Director of Sales and Marketing commented: ‘The new Spa will take our hotel to another level that will attract a far wider range of visitors, from those who just want to escape for a few hours or a day of relaxation - to visitors from further afield who want a few days of peace and pampering.’

NEW LUXURY WELLNESS SPA TO OPEN IN JULY - AS PART OF THE HOLIDAY INN WINCHESTER’S £2.5 MILLION REFURBISHMENT PROJECT The Holiday Inn Winchester has been working closely with the spa and wellness expertise of leading spa designers SPA Creators to design and develop a luxury spa and leisure facility within the four star hotel. The new ANA SPA will be part of the hotel’s £2.5 million refurbishment project, which also includes their recently opened Odyssey Restaurant, Bar and Pizzeria plus a new Open Lobby on their upper ground floor.

The ANA SPA will be located on the lower ground floor and will open in July 2019 and will include a five luxurious treatment rooms offering peaceful spaces for visitors to be pampered plus Gym, Studio, Sauna, Steam Room and a Vitality Pool. The ANA Spa will also be offering memberships to local residents and welcoming spa break and spa day guests.

The Holiday Inn Winchester’s General Manager Marc Solarz commented: ‘We are all extremely excited about the new ANA SPA which will totally transform the large and spacious lower ground area into a tranquil retreat for hotel residents and visitors. We are so

The facility will boast a state-of-the-art gym equipped by world leading Matrix Fitness. A multi-use studio will offer a range of instructor lead classes and virtual classes by Les Mills. The leisure facility will be open to an exclusive local membership, plus hotel and day spa guests, who will be able to develop their exercise program with the spa’s expert personal trainer who will tailor a regime for each member. The ANA Spa will have a thermal wet spa facility including Himalayan Salt Sauna, Crystal Essence Steam Room, Experience Sensory Shower and Kneipp Foot Spa. The relaxing Vitality Pool has various Thalasso massage stations to help boost circulation and ease muscle tension creating an overall wellness experience. The Thermal suite also has access to an outdoor terrace.

Within the treatment suite there are 5 treatment rooms including one VIP double, a Rasul mud treatment room, a Glamour Eyes zone for manicures, pedicures and make up, deep relaxation lounge and a spa lounge for guests to enjoy a selection of healthy meals and refreshments.

The spa has chosen the leading skincare range from ELEMIS, ritual treatments from Lava Shell, Jessica for nails and Mii makeup. The hotel has also recently appointed Chelsea Smith as the new manager for the ANA SPA. Chelsea comes to the ANA SPA with nine years of experience managing spa and health clubs, specialising in beauty therapies and helping to motivate those who want to improve their fitness.

For more details on the ANA Spa visit www.hiwinchester.co.uk/spa

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Opening Summer 2019 Spa Breaks and Spa Days Leisure and Spa Memberships available Gift vouchers

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For more information or to book please call 01962 670700 or email info@hiwinchester.co.uk

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ON YOUR BIKE BRITAIN! FIGURES REVEAL FEW ADULTS CYCLE TO WORK Despite the government pouring £1.2 billion into cycling, new research has revealed that it is still only a slim few who are cycling to work, with many citing nervousness about cycling in traffic as the reason. A survey of more than 7,600 UK adults published by Decathlon in the Decathlon Activity Index 2018, shows that only 7% of the nation is commuting to work with a bike. Despite cities including Manchester, Cambridge and London having made drastic changes to accommodate cycling, more than 1 in 4 (26%) still feel it is too dangerous to do so.

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This was followed by 21% who said they are still too scared to cycle the roads to work. Philippe Rebelo, UK marketing director at Decathlon commented: “It is clear to see that not many of us actually choose to commute to our workplace with a bicycle. This is despite the Government increasing the spend on cycling, with improvements for cycle to work schemes and even overhauls of roads in cities to accommodate cyclists.”

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Meanwhile, 21% also said that the distance to their place of work is too far to travel via bike. 17% admitted they don’t even own a bike, even though cycle to work schemes are making this more viable for commuters, with 183,423 employees picking up this scheme in 2014. A further 1 in 7 confessed that they actually don’t like cycling which explains why they currently can’t commute to work with a bicycle. The Decathlon Activity Index tracks rates of participation in sport and other physical activities across the year through a monthly, national survey.

For more information, visit www.decathlon.co.uk

Turn their telephone into a lifeline allowing them to call for assistance with the press of a button • No more struggling to get to the phone • Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year • Friendly operators with access to named contacts and emergency services • Neck Pendants available • One button to activate

• Less than 50p a day 26 West Street, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9AT Tel: 01962 733269 email:alresford@rawlingsopticians.co.uk For more details contact Winchester Lifeline  01962 855335  Lifeline@winchester.gov.uk

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them on every visit, so they get to know each other well and develop a relationship based on trust and understanding of the clients’ needs.

Recently Home Instead Senior Care had held a Willy Wonka themed event at their office. Every year CAREGivers are asked to feedback about their jobs and this year as a special token of thanks fun events were planned during the week. The office staff dressed up and a gift of a bar of chocolate was given to every member of staff. One of the bars held a Golden Ticket which entitled the winner to £150 vouchers of their choice.

Jan Gapper, Director of Care, says ‘We aim to deliver the level of care which I would be happy for a member of my own family to receive. We do this by training and investing in our dedicated team of CAREGivers on a continual basis to ensure we deliver the highest standard and quality of care so that our service is the best it can be.’

Providing quality, bespoke care for elderly loved ones to allow them to stay in their own homes means that Home Instead Senior Care needs a dedicated team of professional CAREGivers to provide these tailor made services such as personal care, companionship or home help. Their CAREGivers are matched to the client and spend a minimum of one hour with

Home Instead specialises in providing non-medical care for older people in their own homes, covering Alresford, Winchester, Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford. If you are looking for a rewarding part time job then give us a call on 01962 736681 and ask to speak to Tony Winterton (aka Willy Wonka).

If you are interested in learning more about home care services, or would like to apply to join their friendly team as a CAREGiver, please feel free to pop in to their offices, call 01962 736681 or email hants@homeinstead.co.uk

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26 The Dean Alresford Hampshire S024 9AZ Tel: 01962 738683 www.studio49alresford.com

ALRESFORDPILATES small groups : individual support : close supervision call sally hogg on 07771 522665 info@alresfordpilates.co.uk www.alresfordpilates.co.uk the studio, 26a the dean alresford so24 9az

Richard Steel & Partners The Family Owned Funeral Directors Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester (01962) 862333 Personal 24 Hour Family Service Recommended by 'The Good Funeral Guide' www.winchesterfunerals.co.uk

Serving Hampshire Since 1860

Osteopathic practice is a safe and effective hands-on approach to healthcare aimed at preventing, diagnosing and treating a variety of health problems.

Conditions We Treat

Back pain · Neck pain · Muscle spasms · Sciatica · Joint pain · Headaches · Migraine prevention · Frozen shoulder · Shoulder & Elbow pain · Sports injuries

T: 01962 735086 M: 07928 701379

3 East Street, Alresford, SO24 9EE info@osteopathy-alresford.co.uk www.osteopathy-alresford.co.uk

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Oakleaf Stationery Ltd

OPENING TIMES Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9.30am - 1pm

A comprehensive range of all types of stationery – business and social Supplier of printer cartridges, art and craft materials, party and sewing items and a good selection of childrens stickers, colouring and painting books.

SERVICES WE OFFER...

Photocopying Laminating Document Binding Scan to Email Personalised Printing Agent Transfer to DVD Agent

We are also a UPS Access Point Visit us at : 56 West Street, Alresford, Hants SO24 9AU 01962 736116 info@oakleafstationery.co.uk

DAVINA'S - FANTASTIC DRESSES IN WARSASH Davina’s of Warsash is a must visit for every discerning lady seeking to stand out in a crowd, or attending a Royal Garden Party, visit to Henley, or Ascot, or on a special day out.You will also find an ample choice of day wear suitable for every casual occasion, or for work use.

Davina’s remains the leading supplier of Mother of the Bride/Groom wear in Hampshire/Dorset with over 200 outfits to choose from. Leading brands of structured outfits are Condici, John Charles and Veni Infantino.There is also a large range of less formal clothes, ideal for beach weddings in warm climates. Customers are offered a ‘one stop shop’ to include hats, hatinators, fascinators, shoes and handbags. Young ladies wanting to look stunning will also find it a place to visit to see the latest array of prom dresses by Mascara. Do come and visit. Everyone is welcome including husbands and partners wishing to be included. Davina and her knowledgeable staff of Louise, Hazel and Enola will do their best to give you exemplary service and make your visit an enjoyable experience.

Davina’s is open from 10 – 5 every Monday to Saturday. It is located two doors away from Peter Nash Specialist Cars.There is unlimited free parking opposite.

Tel: 01489 880900 www.davinasladiesfashion.co.uk 7 Warsash Road,Warsash, SO31 9HW

No. 1 in Hampshire and Dorset for Mother of the Bride/Groom & quality label day wear Davina's has the largest up-to-date selection of high quality designer wear and ladies fashion clothing, if you are looking for a Mother of the Bride/Groom outfit, special occasion wear, cruise wear, prom dresses, or simply an addition to your seasonal wardrobe, then Davina's is for you.

SPECIAL PROMOTION DURING JULY For every item purchased at normal price select free item of clothing from reduced rail.

Tel: 01489 880900 or shop online at: www.davinasladiesfashion.co.uk 7 Warsash Road, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9HW Open Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm

Sale Ruby Now On The Birthstone For July

POPULAR BISHOP'S WALTHAM BOCANTE RETURNS ON SUNDAY 14TH JULY The return of this very popular event for a 3rd year offering a mixture of Antiques,Collectables Curios,Vintage Retro, bric-a-brac,Vinyl records and those ‘must-have’ quirky finds from traders, enthusiasts as well as people just wanting to clear out their garages, outhouses and cupboards - why not come and join us.

A fun day out for all the family with street food, entertainment and also Serena our favourite vintage singer will entertain you. Many of the eateries and shops of Bishops Waltham will be open.

For more information T: 07514 680872 / M: 023 8045 3465 jackieedwardsmarketing@gmail.com www.acvrevents.co.uk

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Left& toDiamond Right: 18ct Gold Opal Necklace Just in from18ct one of Antwerp’s oldest family owned manufacturers, Left to&NOW Right: White Gold Diamond Ruby Cluster Was £1,795 £1,200 Ring £3,950 A collection of18ct three stone rings Ring with brightly coloured sapphires and White Gold Diamond & Ruby Cluster Ring £3,950 18ct White Gold Diamond with Ruby Surround £4,950 18ct White Gold Moonstone & Diamond Ring 18ctPre-owned White Gold Diamond Ring with Ruby Surround £4,950 Pre-owned Diamond & Ruby Ring in Platinum £3,845 rubies and finely cutFrench white diamonds in good quality 18ct gold mounts.

Was £1,895 NOW £1,250 French Diamond & Ruby Ring in Platinum £3,845

Prices from £845 to £1395

Pre-Owned Cluster RingHants in 18ct Gold 40a West Street,Alresford, Alresford, 40a West Street, Hants Tel: 01962 732200 Hants 40a Street, Alresford, 40aWest WestSurrounded Street, Alresford, Hants Emerald Cut Diamond by Calibre Cut Sapphires Tel: 01962 732200 www.dbarkerandson.co.uk Tel: Tel:01962 01962732200 732200 www.dbarkerandson.co.uk Centre Diamond 0.75ct www.dbarkerandson.co.uk www.dbarkerandson.co.uk £5,175 40a West Street, Alresford, Hants Tel: 01962 732200 www.dbarkerandson.co.uk

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Interior Style

Moda Rosa

Lancaster & Gibbings - English pewter

Fashionistas £37.50 each - 29 West Street,

Temperley Dress - SALE starts 29th June. Up to 50%

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Alresford, SO24 9AB

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Tel: 01962 732192 | 10 West Street, Alresford

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Design Realities

Ragamuffin

Black Ginger - Clutch Bag £8.95, Beach Bag £17.95

A selection of exclusive fabrics and wallpapers for your

The Big Summer Sale starts Monday 1 July!

and scarf £11.95 in Orange, Turquoise, Pink & Purple

interiors. 36 West Street, Alresford

Dress by Mayoral available from 3y.

Tel: 01962 735553 | www.alresfordbeauty.co.uk

Tel: 01962 732507 | www.design-realities.co.uk

Tel: 01962 734488 | www.ragamuffin-uk.com

Andrew Smith & Son - Auctioneers

Lavenders

D.Barker & Son

Fine Art, Asian Art, Antiques, Interiors sale - Bidding starts

Two's company carved sunflower frames

Coeur De Lion Rainbow GeoCube necklace - £125

10am sale days - Sat 9 July - General Sale Sat 20th July

from £18.99

40A West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU

Tel: 01962 735988 | www.andrewsmithandson.com

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This year we’re celebrating 10 years of trading from our home in the beautiful English countryside and we thought it’d be a nice moment to get together for a few class pictures! As a family run independent business we proudly house a diverse mix of talent. Richard and Jane, directors of Long Barn, are joined by a fantastic team of shop and café staff; cooks, baristas, merchandisers, designers, gardeners, buyers, site and maintenance staff, book keepers and stock controllers.

Over the coming months we’re going to be casting a look back over the past 10 years and sharing our memories for you to enjoy. Follow our story in store and online.

LAVENDER GROW E RS & DI ST I L L E RS

The Old Sheep Fair Bishops Sutton Road Alresford, SO24 9EJ T: 01962 738 684 longbarn.co.uk

ISSU E #9 J U LY 2019 L AV E N D E R I N F U L L B LO O M

Our 5000 lavender plants at the back of the Barn will be in full bloom in July, so why not take few moments to walk down and take in the colour, the fragrance and the pure peace and tranquillity. We also have one of the largest selections of lavender available in the country. As growers, it’s only fitting we celebrate the full diversity of the flower. Discover little-known varieties such as Little Lady, Loddon Blue, and Melissa Lilac, alongside classics, Hidcote, Munstead, and Grosso. We invite you to enjoy the lavender as much as we do.

L AV E N D E R A F T E R N O O N T E A

There are few more lovely spots for afternoon tea than our charming cafe.

Perfect for a celebration, the feast is an array of classically filled sandwiches and scones, served up with your choice of tea. Come to Long Barn to experience a unique take on a traditional favourite past time.

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Still on the Move - a mobile gin distillery mounted on the back of a vintage Volkswagon will be returning to the Barn. Watch as we craft our own small batch blend of botanically flavoured gin, using our Long Barn Lavender.

WHEN: 27TH JULY. TIME: FROM 10AM. PRICE: FREE

L AV E N D E R W R E AT H M A K I N G

Wreaths are a true celebration of the changing seasons. In this class guests will learn to create their own lavender wreath with tutor and long time friend of the Barn Debbie Joss. Light refreshments will be served.

DATES AND PRICES TO BE ANNOUNCED. CHECK OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS.

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Spend an afternoon learning how to paint lavender using the traditional watercolour technique for botanical illustration. The event is suitable for all abilities, including beginners. Tutor Sally Pond will be on hand so that you will get guidance as you need it. All materials will be provided but you may like to bring a small sketchbook, favourite brush or magnifying glass. Tea and something sweet will be provided at breaktime. To book please call or pop in.

WHEN: 6TH AND 13TH JULY. TIME: 12PM - 4.30PM. PRICE: ÂŁ39

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We are an independently owned Small Animal and Equine practice and our aim is to provide the highest standard of clinical care for your animals We have fully equipped surgeries with the latest equipment and highly skilled staff as well as specialist surgeons.

An on site laboratory for quick diagnostic results.

Laparoscopic/keyhole surgery to perform spays, biopsies of abdominal organs We have a practice preventative healthcare plan which helps you spread the cost of your pets routine treatment including parasite control and yearly boosters!

Portable digital radiography and ultrasound equipment for equine diagnosis.

To continue to offer the best possible service, we have invested in a new purpose built, state of the art hospital, which we are delighted to announce opened at the end of May 2019! We look forward to welcoming you to our new hospital soon...

ALTON: 01420 82163 ALRESFORD: 01962 732535 FOUR MARKS: 01420 562048

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The trusted private transport service

Standards you can rely on for airport, ferry port and city transfers Carpe Diem Executive Cars has built its reputation for excellence, professionalism and reliability offering a premium service at competitive prices

Contact us today and leave the rest to us

Tel: 0330 6600 029 Mob: 07801 816 062 email: franco@carpediemec.com www.carpediemec.com

Based in Alresford

No r t h Mo to r Company Holden Farm, Cheriton, Alresford, Hants, SO24 ONX

Independent Garage and MOT Testing Centre Established in1999 - All makes of car serviced and repaired - Saab approved repairer and Subaru specialist Free collection, delivery and courtesy car (when available) Competitively priced tyres - Batteries - Vehicle Diagnostics - Exhausts

Telephone Gary or Andy on 01962 771331 or 771881 www.northmotor.co.uk info@northmotor.co.uk

New Farm Motor Services Ltd New Farm Road, Alresford, SO24 9QE

01962 732338 L.P.G.A approved autogas conversions www.autogas.com

Allows your petrol engine vehicle to run on Autogas, a fuel costing approximately 76p per ltr, with the environmental benefits of a 20% reduction in carbon dioxide production and 2000 times fewer particulates produced from the exhaust fumes when compared with a diesel. Widely available across the country and locally in Winnall, Winchester and West Meon Hut service station.

The government has committed to this fuel difference for the future.

M.O.T Testing Centre • FREE COLLECTION • COURTESY CARS

Class 7 Vans from 3,000 - 3,500kg Class 4 Cars and Vans up to 3,000kg All makes of cars and vans serviced and repaired All makes of truck and horsebox up to 7500kg maintained and prepared for ministry plating tests

CERTIFICATED ENGINEERS • RECOVERY AVAILABLE •

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AVAILABLE FOR:

PRESTIGE CARS OF ALRESFORD TEL: 01962 865602 MOBILE: 07752 570787

PRIVATE HIRE AIRPORT TRANSFERS OTHER JOURNEYS

OR VISIT WWW.PRESTIGECARSALRESFORD.CO.UK

SAXONS IN THE MEON VALLEY SUMMER DIG Booking for this Summer’s dig is now open, please go to www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/booking-page-for-dig-2017 booking page for dig 2019 YOU MAY BOOK A MAXIMUM OF 3 DAYS DIG DAYS FOR VOLUNTEERS ARE Week 1:Tuesday 2nd - Saturday 6th July Week 2:Tuesday 9th - Saturday 13th July Week 3:Tuesday 16th - Saturday 20th July Week 4:Tuesday 23rd - Wednesday 24th July SITE OPEN DAY Saturday 20th July 2019, 10.30am-3.30pm Opportunity to view the site in action.Talks and tours at: 11.00 pm, 12.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm. All are welcome to come along – no need to book. Entry is free, however we would welcome any donations – thank you.

Our work continues following the excavations of June 2016, July 2017 and July 2018 when a team of Winchester University Archaeology students and over 100 volunteers from villages in the Meon Valley and beyond took part in the excavation of a site near the village of Meonstoke The results of a geophysical survey carried out in 2015 by the Meon Valley Archaeology & Heritage Group had revealed a hexagonal shaped structure which is very rare in Roman Britain.The team of students and community volunteers, led by Professor Tony King, slowly unearthed the foundations of this very rare Roman building, which is thought to be a Roman temple. In addition, an adjacent room was revealed which is believed to be a Roman bathhouse. The work of the dedicated team of metal detectorists also proved invaluable in finding artefacts from the Roman period and Iron Age. This year we plan to explore the central area of the Temple site.We shall also extend current excavations to the west and the north of bath house.

Additionally we will also excavate on the other side of the A32 where Neolithic barrows were discovered by a MVAHG geophysical survey in 2015. Further investigation close to the Roman aisled building will also take place. This is an exciting opportunity to take part in practical archaeology in a joint project between Winchester University, and the Meon Valley Archaeology & Heritage Group, led by Professor Tony King.

Participants of all levels from novice to expert welcomed. No experience is necessary as training will be provided.You must be over 18 to take part and ideally live in or around the Meon Valley. We also welcome participants who are 16 or 17 years old with an interest in archaeology, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information please visit www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk

NEW ALRESFORD TOWN TRUST The residents, businesses and organisations help to make Alresford a thriving and happy community.

The New Alresford Town Trust has taken the lead in setting out the programme for Heritage and Open Days in 2019. The Trust itself organises Open Days at Eel House, Norman Bridge (with the help and support of Caroline Perry) and the newly created Museum at the Old faire Station (OFS) as well as the French and Brocante markets, Broad Street Fair, and this year the 150th Anniversary of the Avenue on 20th September.

Roy Gentry has been the inspiration for the Museum and he has built it up from nothing in 2010 to the occupation of the front room at OFS to be extended in 2020 to half the building. Roy has been a diligent trustee for over 11 years, and on doctor’s advice will take a back seat in the future with Andrew Smith taking over the Museum Committee where he will be ably supported by Richard and Ann Pay and the remainder of the committee.

The Museum had 405 visitors on 16th June opening donating £152 towards Museum Funds. One of the visitors said “It is the smallest Museum I have ever seen but the most interesting”. The Museum displays the 1893 Merryweather Steam Pump Fire Engine and many fire related accessories, pictures and T.V. slide show with pictures from Godfrey Andrews’ heritage collection. It also displays the dolls and soft toys from Alresford Crafts, a collection of crested ornaments, Alresford clockface from 1700, bottles and jars from Batchelors Brewery as well as 5 boards specially produced by the Museum Committee showing the development of Alresford from pre-Roman times to 20th century.

The next opening for the Eel House, Norman Bridge and Museum will be on 13th July, when we will also have a visit to Alresford by the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire. Open day volunteers urgently needed for this date. For details contact Pam Stevens on (01962) 734861 to help.

Robin Atkins New Alresford Town Trust - NATT

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ALRESFORD MOTOR SERVICES LTD MOT TEST CENTRE

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Welding specialists Tyres for cars and motorcycles 4 wheel laser alignment LPG for sale for cars Recovery services

• Free collection • Diagnostic testing (including Landrover) • Courtesy cars • Certificated engineers

MOT TEST CENTRE FOR: Cars, motorcycles and vans up to 3,000kg.

All makes serviced and repaired.

Class 4 MOT's

Class 1 & 2 Motorcycles

MOT's WHILE YOU WAIT

Andrews Autosource Carefully Selected Cars Approved by trading standards

'WE DON'T BUY ANY OLD CAR' BUT, WE BUY VERY GOOD CARS OF ANY AGE, FOR CASH! SO IF YOU HAVE ONE TO SELL, OR WOULD LIKE SOME FREE ADVICE PLEASE GIVE ROSS A CALL. AND, WE DON'T CHARGE A FEE! The following cars have been carefully selected because of their low mileage, excellent condition and service history.

UNIT 5, SHELF HOUSE, NEW FARM ROAD, ALRESFORD, SO24 9QE

Tel: 01962 733888 e:mike1ams1@aol.com Specialising in 'your Social Life Lifts'

07838 167117 Steve Cleverley Pre-Booked Only

Alresford Town Private Hire Ltd www.alresfordtownprivatehireltd.com Alresford Town Private Hire

Repairs Servicing M.O.T

WILCAN MOTOR COMPANY LTD

Servicing, MOT, Tyres & Bodywork Repairs

FREE Local collection and courtesy cars (T&C's apply) Free Safety Checks

Please ring our friendly team on: 01962 736186 andy.wilcan@live.co.uk www.wilcan.co.uk THE LONG BARN, WINCHESTER ROAD, ALRESFORD, SO24 9EZ

2017 (66) Renault Captur Dynamique Nav 1.2, 1 owner, Sat nav,

Parking sensors, cruise control, ONLY1,290 miles £11395 2016 (16) Honda Jazz 1.3 EX Automatic 5 door,

1 owner, 14,000 miles

SOLD 2015 (65) Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L Navigation 5 door,

1 owner, £ 30 road tax 16,000 miles

£10995 2016 (16) Peugeot 308 SW 1.2 Active Estate 130 bhp

1 owner, £ 20 road tax 16,000 miles, £10495 2016 (65) Vauxhall Insignia Sri Estate Tourer, sat nav,

cruise etc - 1 owner, £20 road tax, 21,000 miles, £9995 2015 (65) Citroen C4 HDi Feel special edition, a/c

2 owners, Zero road tax, 28,000 miles,

£7495 2011 (11) Renault Wind 1.2 GT Roadster, electric roof,

2 owners, 28,000 miles

£4795 2016 (16) Honda Jazz 1.3 EX, 1 owner, 17,000 miles £9995 2010 (60) Peugeot 107 Urban 5 door,

2 owners, £20 road tax, 30,000 miles,

SOLD CLASSIC CARS 1974 MGB GT, Fantastic condition and history, matching

numbers, only 50,000 miles from new

£9995

VIEW OUR CURRENT STOCK AT www.andrews-autosource.co.uk/vehicle-stock

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CARS HAVE SERVICE HISTORY TAYLORS GARAGE, HIGH STREET, DROXFORD, SO32 3QL

TEL: 01489 878 879 EVENING TEL: 01962 732995

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undreds of classic car fans and their families are set to dance the night away at the Winchester Auto Barn next month. Rock band The Reason, bluesy Jazz group 663 Squadron and Acoustic guitar virtuoso Jake Morley will all take to a stage under the stars at Auto Fest, set to be held between 4-11pm on Saturday, July 13.

Those wanting to properly let their hair down can catch a complimentary shuttle bus service to and from villages around the garage, which is on the A30 north of Winchester.

Dozens of classic and interesting sports cars will be on display at the countryside garage, including a rare 1972 Lamborghini Muira SV, a 1967 275 GTB/4 Ferrari, a De Lorean, a 1966 Mustang, a 1943 Dodge Truck, a 1936 Austin 10 Ripley and a V10 Audi R8 Spyder to name just a few.

It will pick up from the following stops: Stockbridge (The White Hart) 3.30pm,Wherwell (The White Lion) 3.40pm, Chilbolton (The Abbotts Mitre) 3.50pm, Barton Stacey (The Swan Inn) 4.10pm, Sutton Scotney (The Wonston Arms) 4.20pm. Return buses will leave Auto Fest at 9.30pm and 11pm.

Partygoers can sink their teeth into a barbecue and hog roast provided by Broughton Water Buffalo’s Hogget & Boar, while Tipsy Goose Hampshire will be dispensing local beer, gin and Pimms. A French sommelier will be giving free tastings of some of Burgundy’s fine wines and artisan cheeses.

All profits from the party will be donated to Naomi House and Jacksplace, the children’s hospice based in the nearby village of Sutton Scotney.

“The Winchester Auto Barn's been going for nearly a year now and we've got a lot to celebrate,” said garage owner, Niall Holden. "People coming to our monthly Breakfast Club meetings have asked for a party - so we're throwing one! We want to attract local families as well as petrol heads up to the garage for a fun afternoon out whilst at the same time raising funds for a really important local charity."

Tickets, priced at £10, can be bought from Winchester Auto Barn or by logging on to winchesterautobarn.com. Children under 16 go free.

Anyone wishing to display their classic car can do so by emailing autofest@winchesterautobarn.com.

Winchester Auto Barn holds regular classic car breakfast meetings and also offers MOTs and servicing at competitive rates for all types of modern and classic vehicles.

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Market goers had the opportunity to enter to win a stay and experience in Hampshire run in conjunction with Visit Hampshire who supported the event alongside Winchester BID and Test Valley Borough Council.

Images courtesy of Electric Eye Photography www.hampshirefare.co.uk

HAMPSHIRE FOOD FESTIVAL: 1-31 JULY

LONDON’S OLDEST FOOD MARKET HOSTS HAMPSHIRE Last week, local food group Hampshire Fare took a taste of the county to London’s Borough Market where they hosted the two-day Hampshire Food Fare.

On Friday 7th and Saturday 8th June, Market Hall at Borough Market was taken over by sixteen Hampshire food and drink producers. Market goers were able to sample and buy produce including wasabi, watercress, wine, trout, cheese, gin, biltong, oils and fish cakes.

Nancy Judge, PR Officer at Hampshire Fare commented on the event: “Hampshire has definitely been the buzz word here at Borough Market.

It has been brilliant to talk to food lovers from all over the world about the quality of Hampshire produce. People have gone away understanding that we make award-winning wines, that we are home to beautiful chalk streams, that watercress is a versatile superfood, that we are the only place wasabi is grown in the UK and so much more.”

This Hampshire Food Festival promises a delicious line up of events and experiences for food lovers eager to experience a flavour of the county. Organised by Hampshire Fare, the festival focuses on food and drink made locally and celebrates the region's enviable food scene.

“Many people didn’t realise how close Hampshire is to London and lots picked up our Hampshire Food Festival guides hoping to make it to one of the events happening this July.” ingredients were showcased in the demo kitchen with delicious recipes cooked up by Borough Market’s consultant chef Hayden Groves and James Harper from The Watercress Company. On Saturday the head chef of Winchester’s Chesil Rectory, Damian Brown cooked a mouthwatering menu including cured chalk stream trout, wasabi mayonnaise, puffed rice and cucumber bavarois.

Now in its nineteenth year, this much-loved festival has events for all tastes and budgets. On the menu this year: farm visits; vineyard tours; cookery masterclasses; pop-up dinners; tasting events; distillery and brewery tours; artisan markets and more.

Andy Revell from Stag and Bull Biltong commented on his experience as trader at the event: “Showcasing Stag and Bull Biltong at one of the world’s most famous food markets was a unique experience. It was like playing at Twickenham! The ‘foodies’ and tourists loved to sample new and innovative products and our local, Hampshire Venison and Beef Biltong was a hit!”

For more information please visit www.hampshirefare.co.uk

One month, one county and over 100 events. July’s Hampshire Food Festival promises a flavoursome line up of events and experiences for food lovers hungry to explore our county’s delicious offering.

The festival is a unique opportunity to explore the people and stories behind an array of award-winning Hampshire food and drink. From the producers to the chefs, they are waiting to share with you their passion for what they do.

AN EVENING IN CHOCOLATE HEAVEN! WEDS 24TH JULY: 6-9PM

Come and see the inside working of a Chocolate Factory with Master Chocolatiers at work, chocolate tasting and demonstrations.

Our shop will be open for chocolate purchases, and you can even try your hand at piping your own design on a chocolate lolly for a small fee

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Water on the route was given out by the 2nd Alresford Guides and 4th Alresford Brownies, who did a fantastic job of both refreshing and motivating the runners as they headed back up the hills.

ALRESFORD ROTARY 10K ROAD RACE SUNDAY 16TH Alresford Rotary’s 12th annual 10k road race was held on Sunday 16th June over the usual course, from Arlebury Park through the town to Abbotstone hamlet and back. The race was part of the Hampshire Road Race League this year and attracted some of the best club runners from across the county. Over 450 runners took to the road despite some inclement weather early in the day.The cool conditions were excellent for running though and the race winner, Andy greenleaf, set a new course record

WINCHESTER ST JOHN AMBULANCE FUN DAY

Our Fun Day is taking place on Sunday 28th July from 12.00 until 16.00 at the Worthies Sports and Social Club, Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy SO23 7NJ. This is a FREE event for everyone to attend. At our fun day we will have various stalls, amusements, a BBQ and live music. We are hoping to continue to promote awareness of the importance of first aid, and to raise funds for St John Ambulance.

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2nd Alresford Guides and 4th Alresford Brownies handing out water to the runners Organiser and keen runner, Past President of Alresford Rotary, Jonathan Read said, “Now the race is part of the Hampshire Road Race League it attracts participants from all over the county and beyond. It has gone from strength to strength in the 12 years of its existence and contributes significant sums to the Club’s charitable giving.”

The main race was preceded by the Children’s races organised by Sun Hill Junior School PTA. Numbers were down on previous years but those who did compete had to brave some serious rain as they made their way around the park.The winners of each race received a gold medal and a family ticket for the Watercress

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ALLEN GALLERY Music in the Allen Gallery garden. Saturday 20th July. Join us for a relaxing session of jazz, folk and other sounds, in the tranquil setting of the secluded Gallery gardens. Why not bring a picnic? 11am-4pm. FREE, donations welcome.

Archaeology Day Saturday 17th August in the Allen Gallery.

After the excitement of the Public Gardens Community Archaeology Dig in July, join the enthusiasts who gather in the Gallery garden.

Games, books, expert archaeological advice all on offer. Organised by the Friends of the Curtis Museum & Allen Gallery.

11am-3pm. FREE, donations welcome.

Line, generously given by the railway itself.

Local runner Geoff Robinson organised a team to raise money for Cancer Research at Southampton Hospital after his wife, Elaine, received fantastic care for pancreatic cancer.

Geoff and his SCREAM (Southampton Cancer Research Elaine’s AMigos) team handed over a cheque to the hospital after the race, before putting in a very credible showing across the board and through the age groups.

Alresford Rotary thanks its generous sponsors, including (in no particular order): • • • • • • • • • • •

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Plus all the friends of Rotary who assisted on the day with marshalling, etc.The largest running club presence was from local club Alton Runners.

CURTIS MUSEUM Dolls’ House Day in the Curtis Museum Saturday 27th July. The third year of our very popular dolls’ house exhibition, featuring dolls’ houses large and small to view and play with.

There will be a themed trail to follow as well as miniature items for sale. We will be joined again by the North East Hants Miniatures Group, and a local resident will be using her skills to demonstrate how to make dolls’ house accessories. 10.30am-4pm. FREE, donations welcome.

Anglo-Saxon Day Saturday 10th August on the lawn outside the Assembly Rooms. Re-enactors group Weorod will camp on the grass and show us what life was like for our Anglo-Saxon forebears.

Afterwards, pop into the Museum to see artefacts from this period such as the Alton Buckle. 10.30am-4.30pm. FREE, donations welcome.

There will be Children’s Activities during the holidays – keep an eye on the website or phone the Museum later in the summer on 82802.

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TRAVELLERS & UNAUTHORISED ENCAMPMENTS We are rapidly approaching the time of year when we hear of a number of reported cases where travellers/gypsies have set up unauthorised camping on local land and car parks. During the period June – August 2018, there were over a dozen reported incidents, including encampments in a Farlington Supermarket and Eastleigh train station.This has led to a number of calls and queries regarding what can be done about these unauthorised camps and who is responsible?

The situation does not appear to be improving, as many believe Travellers have a marginalised and reviled position in today’s society, although it should be remembered Gypsies & Travellers are preotected against discrimination under the UK Equality Act.There is a history and tradition for some people to live in caravans, or move around the country; however, encamping

FARMING IN A TIME OF CLIMATE EMERGENCY – AND HOW TO STAY POSITIVE! Each day there are news stories reporting on the state of the Global Climate Emergency that we face.We are reminded of the threat to the natural world from melting ice caps to the mass extinction of pollinating bees and insects, from global warming to rising sea levels and plastic pollution, the extent of which goes beyond imagination.These images can be frightening, but also equally hard to comprehend when we live, as we are lucky enough to do, in a beautiful part of the British countryside.The road verges appear rich and full of grasses and wild flowers, birdsong seems loud and clear, the views across the rolling downs and fields look as breath-taking as ever.

What could be wrong?

There can be no question that the recent Extinction Rebellion activities in London

So what can be done?

1. Does the Council or Police have a duty to move travellers camped without the landowners permission – The powers given to local authorities and the police are discretionary and can only be used when certain conditions exist.Trespass on land itself is not a crime, it is a civil matter, so police will deal with crime committed by travellers when there is a complaint and evidence to support it.

2. When can the Police move them on – The Police may activate their powers under Section 61 of the Criminal Justice Act and are able to do this where they are satisfied that two or more people are trespassing on the land and the landowner has taken reasonable steps to make them leave. In addition one of the following has to apply: • Damage has been caused to land or

property • Threatening/Abusive/Insulting behaviour

has been used against the occupier • The trespassers have 6 or more vehicles 3. When can the Council move them on – If Council land is camped on, without consent, then they can recover the land through a County Court Order. However, before this the Council must complete the following: were instrumental in the British government announcing a ‘Climate Emergency’, meaning they are now beholden to certain actions, in a strict time-frame. Since those spring days of bridge closures and road blockages in the capital, the media is now addressing climate change as headline news.The narrative and vocabulary are becoming mainstream.

Underneath what can be gloomy headlines however, there are local positive actions going on, addressing these difficult issues. And there are some really good-news stories too.The pioneers in this movement can give us hope and offer an example of how we can move forward in a more sustainable way.

Near to home, we have individuals who in their own way as farmers working the land, are actively taking on the challenges of the climate emergency. As custodians of some of the landscape familiar to us in and around Stockbridge, they are committed to fulfilling their part of the role in feeding the population, while at the same time prioritising the natural and delicate ecology of the chalk down land, woodland and river-valley landscapes that they farm.

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As you can see from the above, removing travellers illegally camped can be a long and difficult process and many attempts have failed due to one of the above actions not being completed correctly.

If an encampment occurs on your land, firstly talk to the travellers and see if a leaving date can be agreed. If that fails, you or your solicitor can obtain an Order from the County Court. If you do not own the land and spot an unauthorised encampment, then the Council’s Enviromental Health Service is the first point of contact for complaints.Tel: 01962 840222 and ask for Enviromental Health. email is: customerservice@winchester.gov.uk Contacting ADNWA or Police: www.neighbourhood.watch.alresford.org e-mail: contact.adnwa@gmail.com Crime In Progress: RING 999 Non-Urgent Issues: RING 101 (if you observe suspicious activity) Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111

neighbour and agricultural collaborator Craig Livingstone, manages a mixed farm. Both are keenly active in introducing wildlife corridors enabling birds and mammals, insects and indeed flora, to move and spread from habitat to habitat.The alternative - swathes of single species crop and lack of adequate hedgerow and broad field verges – compromise and minimise both breeding and feeding grounds for wildlife. Both men are acutely aware of their prime responsibility to care for the soil.

Use of chemicals is minimal, if not altogether absent.Work is afoot to protect the water quality and wildlife of the Wallop Brook with raised awareness of appropriate management of the water-catchment land.

Their challenge is to adapt agricultural conventions to the realisation that the old ways are unsustainable and to question whether rewilding might be part of the answer.They will have an opportunity to ponder this conundrum, along with the author of ‘Wilding’, Isabella Tree, and Alison Cross from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, at a panel discussion chaired by John Humphrys, on 10th August, held at Dagan’s farm. Do come along and be inspired and hope-filled.The debate is bound to be lively.

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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLOR MONTHLY REPORT JUNE 2019 If you have any comments or questions on the content of this report, please do not hesitate to get in touch. And of course, on any matter relating to WCC responsibilities where I will help.

Running! In June I completed the Alresford 10k - a difficult task as the heat has increased. I definitely love cold mornings but it has taken me 55 years to realise!

WHAT DOES A CITY COUNCILLOR DO FOR YOU? Sometimes your efforts to get a response can seem to take longer than necessary or you just don’t know where to start. Bin emptying, planning progress or complaint about an Officer recommendation, neighbours being annoying, no idea if you need planning permission, special event planning, licensing if you look after pets - a very varied brief! If it’s not a City Council responsibility, I can ensure you are referred to someone who will be able to steer you in the right direction.

BIN COLLECTIONS Bin collections have gone from bad to worse in the past few weeks.

You can report missed bin collections on line, however if they aren’t emptied within 48 hours of reporting, please let me know.

MUTUAL EXCHANGE/HOMESWAPPER SERVICE For those in City Council owned homes, sometimes there is a desire or a legislative force to move due to changed circumstance. Having assisted families and individuals in the past to find their way through the system, I am always happy to be the link with WCC officers if you are finding this troublesome. A Councillor can make all the difference, and often they do!

WINCHESTER FOOD PARTNERSHIP Whilst Portfolio Holder for Health & Wellbeing, I championed the District being part of a sustained effort on : good food, strengthening the local economy, environmental sustainability, strong and resilient communities and fairness in the food chain. Currently the partnership is formed of representatives from the City Council, NHS Trust, University of Winchester, health professionals, academics, business owners, community organisations and charities – all of whom appreciate the importance of food!

We have many existing local producers – such as allotments and food farming (small or large) – but it is important to look at further opportunities as nutrition is vital to our long term health. Local food sources are also way better for the environment. If you are part of the ‘food chain’ and have yet to become involved, let me know.

GULLIES /DRAINS/POTHOLES/FOOTPATHS HCC cleared 8,070 drains in the County (911 in Winchester District) in April. 683 potholes repaired in Winchester District, out of 3,692 in the County. As for the Bishops Sutton Road by Long Barn, I despair! Tichborne Down has been reported for investigation due to a lengthy repair which has left the surface difficult for drivers, let alone cyclists (whether by pedal or motor).

Finally, 118 sq m of footpath was repaired in the District, however this did not include the footpath between Bishops Sutton and Alresford. This is a long battle, which apparently requires the support of the Chancellor! However, those who live in Alresford and use The Avenue are no doubt delighted at the smooth surface underfoot (that’ll be in the May figures).

SPORTS AWARDS 2019 It may feel early to be thinking about these, but it’s important to recognise volunteers, players, coaches and supporters of our local sports clubs. Yes, you recognise them within your own club, but you spread the news of your successes and may attract new members by putting the word out of how great your club is by nominating to the District Awards presented every February at the Holiday Inn.

WARNING: DIARY NOTE FOR AUGUST! Boomtown Chapter 11 is taking place Wednesday 7 August to Monday 12 August 2019. The ingress is mostly over Wednesday and Thursday, and the majority leave on Monday.

Written by Cllr Lisa Griffiths Ward Member for Alresford & Itchen Valley Winchester City Council Email : lgriffiths@winchester.gov.uk Telephone : 01962 469854 or 07545 375632

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The competition will form a part of the “Spirit of SOU” event that will celebrate the past and the future of Southampton Airport during the week of 8 July. The event will be packed with engaging activities throughout the whole week, from a Spitfire flight and airport exhibition to a flight simulator and choir performance.

Neil Garwood, Managing Director of Southampton Airport, said: “We are always on the lookout for innovative ideas, and it felt like a perfect match to get students involved in shaping the future of the aviation industry. We are looking forward to seeing all the interesting designs, that hopefully one day will fly out of our airport.”

Southampton Airport is today launching a competition amongst local schools to design the aircraft of the future. Students are encouraged to use their imagination and sketch a transport that

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The proposal for HCC to take on road parking continues, with a view to a countywide warden scheme. Permits may cost more, so I am sure we all want to see value for money with better enforcement, potential for recharging car and bike batteries, and generally higher standards of maintenance. I’d welcome your views about siting of electrical charging points and what an efficient and effective parking scheme looks like for you.

HCC has made a decision to start charging for licences to dump rubbish at the HWRC.This makes it even more difficult for residents to dispose of small fly-tipped waste mounds found on their land. I have asked the officers to see what could be done to help you, and I hope to report back on the outcome of this next month.

JACKIE’S COUNTY CORNER FOR JULY The County Council did not have any elections this year, but Cllr Roy Perry stood down to return to be replaced by Cllr Keith Mans as the new Leader. His background is varied, and it was pleasing to hear him embrace the Climate Change concerns that were put forward by my party. You can see it on hants.gov.uk TV: all County Council meetings are recorded.

THE THREE MAIN DECISIONS MADE AT MAY’S COUNCIL MEETING WERE: • To support the WASPI challenge to Government: women born in the 50’s have had a poorly managed pension deal as the pensionable age was extended to 62, then

ALRESFORD PIGS JULY NEWS Who are we? It’s a very good question, and with so many newcomers to Alresford over the past few years it’s one worth answering.

The Alresford Pigs Association started in the 1970s when a number of locals decided that they wanted to provide financial help for people in the town who needed it. Since then hundreds of people and organisations have benefited from donations and support.

We raise money by organising or contributing to community events such as: • Taking entry fees, manning the gates & acting as security support at the annual Alresford Show

66, without enough warning. : the WASPI movement is demanding compensation.

• To support in principle, the declaration of a Climate Change emergency, with more details to be discussed at the next Cabinet • To support the provision of opportunity for children and young people to speak at the County Council (currently only adults can do so).

ROADS I have been campaigning for some time for roads to be adopted because of the cost to residents-sometimes equivalent to a second Council Tax bill. In future, for all developments of more than just a few homes, applicants will be advised to cover a bond against failure to develop an adoptable scheme.This is something

Roadsides are being mown for first metre to enable drivers to see better. If there’s anything missed, please let me know.

Finally- I have been appointed Cabinet Member for the Built Environment and Wellbeing at WCC, which includes the new Local Plan to 2036 and other planning matters.

I respect the fact that you have elected City Councillors who also write reports for this magazine, so I’ll continue to write this as a County Corner, but if you’d like to comment on issues relating to my Cabinet brief, I am happy to hear from you.

Cllr Jackie Porter - tel/text: 07973 696 085 email: Jackie.porter@hants.gov.uk

• Organising traffic control at the annual Watercress Festival • Organising the bi­annual Duck Race • Working with the Alresford Chamber of Commerce to erect, maintain and remove the town's spectacular Christmas trees and lights • Working with the Alresford Tree Committee to organise the arrival of Father Christmas

be provided by other services • Mobility scooters – we have our own fleet!

• Park benches • Senior residents events and activities

We consider any request for financial support from within the town to local clubs, organisations, individuals and good causes – relying upon the local community to inform us where our help is required.

The Pigs are relatively small in number and all members either live or work in the town.

With an emphasis upon participation & fun we welcome new members, with the membership process started by recommendation from any one of our existing members.

It is impossible to list all of the requests for help we have supported down the years, but these include: • Organisations such as the scouts, guides, sports & youth groups • Local schools for specific projects • School children unable to pay for school trips • Single families needing white goods • Families who need support that cannot

We are always seeking needy causes to support so do you need our help or do you think YOU can help?

The Alresford Pigs Association is a registered charity (charity no. 1163001). More information can be found at www.alresfordpigs. org or for an immediate request for support call the Pigs Help line 01962 658961

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THE ECO WORRIER “Y ou shouldn’t leave your engine running – it’s bad for the environment.” A silver-haired, diminutive woman thrust her face closer and cocked her head towards the parked car.

True enough, her car was still burbling away. Between the radio’s jolly offering and the fan heater blasting warmth over her chilly passenger, she’d not noticed the engine noise when she hopped out and run into the shop to buy a paper. The car usually switched itself off as soon as she put it into neutral and took her foot off the clutch. Somewhat wrong-footed, she struggled to explain the failure of her vehicle’s environmentally friendly (if occasionally irritating) feature to the elderly lady currently fixing her with a dubious eye.

There was probably some techno-reason why the car hadn’t done its eco-thing, but the accusation of being less than environmentally friendly made her review her own planet-saving impact.

For one, she assiduously went through her rubbish to separate out the recyclables to be deposited in the brown bin, trooping to the bottle bank with her washed glassware too.

When she remembered, which was most of the time, she shopped using her own bags ‘for life’. Although she anti-bac-ed them regularly as she’d read somewhere they could harbour deadly bacteria and, really, bags ‘for death’ didn’t have quite the same jaunty ring..

Deliberately not buying cheap, virtually disposable clothing, she preferred to spend her money in charity shops and car boot sales when her

wardrobe needed a makeover; surely something of a win-win for everyone?

But truthfully, as just a well-meaning, ordinary human, she found trying to be less of a blight on Mother Earth something of a minefield. Here’s one - Old Car versus New Car. An ‘Old Car’ might not be so clean to run, but scrapping it or trading it in for a ‘New Car’ that used goodness only knows how much energy and raw materials to manufacture. Which car takes the chequered eco-friendly flag?

And here’s another - plastic bags versus paper ones. Did she read somewhere that one supermarket was going to offer paper grocery bags? But didn’t she also read that the production and transportation of paper bags contributes more to global warming than plastic ones?

Where had she seen that – and was it true? Reaching for her ‘phone she jabbed and scrolled feverishly, searching.

And if some plastic bags were bio-degradable, she wondered, why weren’t they all? Surely then there’d be a chance they’d naturally disintegrate before reaching the oceans where turtles and whales could eat them.

Then there was palm oil. A viral advert last Christmas rather poignantly highlighted the deforestation caused by palm oil plantations. That supermarket had vowed to ban palm oil from their own brand and she’d vowed to shop there as a consequence. Now she was disappointed in herself that she hadn’t done it more often.

And what about her beloved wood burner? Was she harbouring a soon-to-be-banned polluting monster in her sitting room? If a betting person, she’d have put good money on it being healthier for our planet than burning oil or gas forcibly extracted from the depths of the earth and transported hundreds, if not thousands of miles.

Ditto electric heating. Wasn’t most electricity made by some process that involved… burning fossil fuels or using nuclear power with its accompanying toxic waste? And where did this leave the debate on electric cars? They might be clean to run, but the power to charge them up had to come from somewhere, didn’t it?

She was no eco warrior – just concerned about doing the right thing.

Wouldn’t it be great if she didn’t have to worry so much about her choices? What if only the right choices were available? Like her car.

It made the right decision when it switched itself off – at least it did most of the time. She hoped it was the right decision anyway. As she didn’t actually sit stationary in traffic for long periods, she sometimes wondered if all this repeated re-starting didn’t in fact burn MORE fuel and release MORE pollutants into the atmosphere. Should look that up, along with every other thing she wasn’t sure about.

AAAGGHHHH… the list was endless and it was, to coin a phrase, doin’ her head in.

Neither a ‘chuck-it-all-in-the-same-bin’ barbarian, nor a ‘go-plasticfree’ paragon, it dawned on her she was that middle-ground creature someone who does a bit to save the planet, whilst fretting a lot about the state of the planet. She’d become an Eco-Worrier.

And worrying, as everyone knew, was pointless, achieved nothing – she needed to know more, do more, try harder. And that feisty lady in the shop was quite right. She really shouldn’t have left her engine running… © Lucia Foster-Found 2019 www.luciafosterfound.com

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Our pricing policy reflects the time it takes to clean working around furniture, rather than moving it. any three carpets That said, we are Have for example, happy to move your three piece suite backwards and forwards cleaning under it and replacing it back into piece position. What we don’t price into the job at these discount prices is and your three moving large pieces of furniture like bookcases, sideboards or wardrobes. Similarly we are not insured upflat-screen for to move electricalsuite items,freshened in particular tvs. Again we apply common sense and fairness to the situation and inevitable we do end up moving some furniture around, even at these discount prices. 3. just £167!

Are there any ‘hidden’ extra costs? The prices quoted above are fully-inclusive and are the actual prices you will pay.

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• Regular cleaning and end • of tenancy cleaning • One off spring cleans PROFESSIONAL DOMESTIC • Washing and SERVICES Ironing • Carpet cleaning Have any 3 carpets and your 3 piece suite • Building maintenance freshened up for just £177!

• including painting and • decorating • CLEANING Shopping Upholstery we specialise in REGULAR High quality domestic services Guaranteed cleaning and refreshing 3 piece suites • Man a van (at our current offer price of £97).

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Our approach is simple: We are proud to run a celebrated professional carpet and upholstery cleaning business, and we insist on providing you with good oldfashioned service and value.

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MICHAEL J SLY Plumbing and Heating

All plumbing and heating works from fixing a leak to installing a full Heating System or Bathroom Suite

Plumbing and Heating Complete Heating Systems High Efficiency Boiler and System Upgrades Power Flush and System Treatments Gas Boiler Service Water Softeners

Bathroom Installations Complete Bathroom Installation Cloakroom and En-suites Power Showers and Electric Showers Tiling and Flooring

Free competitive quotations

Tel (Cheriton): 01962 771285 Mobile: 07973 407996 Est. Locally for over 30 years

At Meon Valley Garage Doors, our aim is to provide a quality product at an affordable price. We use manufacturers we can trust, to exceed customers’ expectations. Our team has a reputation for professionalism, friendliness and supplying a first class service.

• RETRACTABLE, CANOPY, SECTIONAL & ROLLER DOORS • SPARES & REPAIRS SERVICE • NO CALL OUT CHARGE • ANNUAL MAINTENANCE • COMPOSITE FRONT DOORS CALL FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE ON

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Call 02380 600027 to arrange a free no obligation survey and quote Unit 9 & 10, Vicarage Farm Business Park, Winchester Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7HD sales@donsgaragedoors.co.uk • www.donsgaragedoors.co.uk

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MARGOT POWER: WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORS REPORT JUNE 2019 SPEEDING - This a concern across the ward, from Martyr Worthy to Bishops Sutton, to such a point that residents are willing to fund works themselves. Attempts to get indicative costs from Hampshire Highways have so far been unsuccessful, please ask your County Councillor to provide this information so we can have some informed decision making.

But we all need to do our bit, by observing the speed limit you impose that limit on following traffic. Tailgating is common and intimidating, but in these days of rear and front cameras more of us are able to report this and provide evidence – see https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tellus-about/soh/something-youve-seen-or-heard/ FOOTPATHS AND PAVEMENTS - We found many problems during the run up to the elections that had not been reported, and some have been fixed already. You can’t leave it for somebody else to report a problem, and now it is so much easier to these problems online it is down to the tech savvy to make it their job. I use www.fixmystreet.com for three major reasons a) I can’t remember all the different sites and phone numbers for different problems b) it is public, so shows that a problem has been reported – no arguments about when it was reported in case of claims against the Council c) I don’t have to have a debate with myself about who is responsible for that particular tree, pavement, footpath etc.

– the site works it all out for me. www.fixmystreet.com is a one-stop shop for paths, lights, fly tipping, overgrown hedges, potholes, graffiti, dirty public lavatories and so much more.

FLY TIPPING - The statistics for tipping on public land are known, and the method of dealing with this is publicised, even if under resourced.

However, tipping on private land is on the increase, and the cost of clearance falls upon the landowner, disregarding potential contamination and danger to livestock. I am seeking to get the reported incidents included in statistics, recognising that this will be incomplete.

WATER QUALITY - Many of you will have seen the Countryfile program on June 9th which looked at the damage to water quality, especially from commercial operations. However, as residents we need to make our contribution to improving what goes into our water courses, this is not just those that use septic tanks - the majority of pollutant find their way through water treatment plants and thus into the water table and rivers. Here are a few no/low-cost ways you can help: • Use no phosphate cleaning products. Ropley shop has a good range, and a refill service • Pressurise local supermarket to carry no phosphate products • Look after your septic tank.Treat it as carefully as you do your own digestive system.

• Use less cleaning products, often a damp cloth will do the job.

And reducing our use of tap water saves how much we have to take out, and the energy use in purification: • Steam your food to cut water usage and retain more of the natural nutrients.

• Be plumbing aware, report leaks immediately, know where your stop cock is, insulate pipes to prevent leaks.

• No running taps, turn off the tap when cleaning your teeth • Save water, money and energy by only boiling the water you need • Save up your dirty clothes, washing a full machine load uses less water and energy than 2 half loads • Install a Cistern Hippo • Shower not bath, set a 5 minute or less timer on your phone • Ditch the washing up, a well loaded dishwasher uses less water than the equivalent bowls of washing up.

Next Councillor Surgery – Friday 5th July, 0930-1045, Alresford Community Centre, by kind permission of the trustees.

Daily visits to your home while you’re away for your peace of mind.

Tel: 01962 861756 www.homecheck.org.uk

Barnes & Liddiard

Electrical Sales FOR YOUR HOME ELECTRICAL NEEDS

LED, Low Energy and Halogen Bulbs We have a comprehensive range available (fitting service can be arranged by request)

Plugs, Fuses, Extension Leads Etc...

We also offer a restoration and repair service for most fittings

26 The Dean, Alresford, SO24 9AZ Tel: 01962 733272

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COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • DOMESTIC Providing a comprehensive electrical installation service • Home automation • Lighting schemes • Electric gates • Emergency lighting • Electrical installations • Home entertainment • Fire alarms • Burglar alarms

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Alresford's Conservatory and Window Experts

UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS & DOORS WINDOWS, DOORS, CONSERVATORIES • Supply & Installation • New Handles, Letterboxes, Locks • Broken Sealed-Units replaced

OTHER SERVICES • Fascias, Soffits & Gutters • Key Cutting & Locksmith Services

FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

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