Meon Valley Forum Issue 75 - February 2022

ISSUE 75 FEBRUARY 2022

MEON VALLEY

Forum Life in your Community

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

GOING, GOING...

GONG

FEBRUARY NEWS & EVENTS

VALENTINE'S QUIZ

Delicious Macarons

By Lucia Foster-Found

All the local news and events for the local area

Test your knowledge with a fun trivia quiz

STYLE ˙ INTERIORS ˙ HEALTH & BEAUTY ˙ INTERVIEWS ˙ FOOD & DRINK ˙ ENTERTAINMENT ˙ EVENTS

Welcome to Pearsons Bishop's Waltham & Meon Valley Estate Agents & Letting Agents

Our office can be found in a prominent position in the centre of Bishop’s Waltham, amongst the vibrant and flourishing community of this charming medieval country town. Our friendly and highly experienced team have an abundance of enthusiasm and expertise and would love to help with the selling, buying or letting of your home. Come and meet the Bishop’s Waltham team who will be delighted to assist in the planning of your journey towards your new home – we can offer a comprehensive range of services designed to help you in every aspect of property acquisition or sale.

Debbie Passells Director

Nicki Hyde Sales Negotiator

Offices throughout Hampshire

Lynn Thompson Sales Adminsitrator

Ian Hillman Lettings Manager

Graham Lock Mortgage & Protection Consultant

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bishopswaltham@pearsons.com | Cross Street

Retirement living in the heart of Bishop’s Waltham Price Guide: £595,000 Superb private ground floor apartment, forming part of an exclusive community for over 55’s just a short walk away from the thriving and charming medieval town of Bishop’s Waltham. The double aspect apartment enjoys access and views over the beautifully landscaped and secluded grounds and an early internal view is highly recommended. The stylish and spacious, two bedroom and two bathroom interior is complimented with communal areas which include a fabulous Atrium reception area, communal gardens, and the benefit of two parking spaces.

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MEON VALLEY FORUM FEBRUARY 2022

CONTENTS 02 Property Management

Buying, selling, letting?

Find local estate agents and property management services

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06 Feature

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Going, Going...Gong

By Lucia Foster-Found

08 Food & Drink

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Eat out, stay in: food, drink and dining in

Weddings

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Feature

Valentine's Quiz

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Contributors Lucia Foster-Found www. luciafosterfound.com

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Discover local events and days out in

24 Garden

Trades, services, designers, All you need for your home

Contacts

Get in Touch

21 Leisure & Entertainment

Show your love this Valentine's Day with these delicious Macarons.

Feature

From photographers to solicitors - every professional service you need

32 Home

10 Recipe of the Month

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Motoring

Local services to keep your vehicle running smoothly

30 Professional

Wellbeing

Looking after your health

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FEATURE

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“Who’ll give me fifty pounds? Twenty pounds then, surely. Thank-you sir. Twenty, twenty two… Oh wait, fifty pounds now on the internet, sixty, seventy – fighting it out - eighty-five pounds, are we all done at eighty-fiiiyve? Going once. Twice.” Bang, the gavel went down.

Disgruntled mutterings behind her; “There were better bargains at auctions before they went online and on the telly.”

She turned around to see who was talking and the hem of her coat swept a small ornament onto the floor. In the poorly timed lull of background chatter, the tinkle of breaking porcelain was huge.

The auctioneer drily commented “Madam, the idea is to buy things, not break things” to the general amusement of all.

“So sorry!” Scarlet-faced and apologetic, she scrambled to pick up the pieces, grovelling around the feet of onlookers and under tables.

Mortifying.

She’d been worried that by scratching her nose or touching an earlobe she’d inadvertently bid on something hideously expensive. Or worse, something expensive and hideous. But this was more dreadful.

And the coat, which was to blame, was not even warm enough for the auction room’s chill. Slinking off to the back, she tried to look inconspicuous.

Eventually it was over and Himself came and found her. Shivering, she moaned “It’s like a meat locker in here, albeit somewhat bizarrely furnished. Freezing. No one mentions that on Antiques Road Trip. I think I‘m mildly hypothermic and… ” “And very grumpy.” Chuckling, he cut her off mid moan, “Don’t worry, Darling, we’ll be going, going, gone, ha ha, in a moment.”

At home, she cheered up, warmed up and dished lunch up, whilst Himself pored over his wins. “Didn’t know this was in here. I bought the lot for the postcard albums.” Delving into a box he produced a brass dinner gong and struck it with the little mallet.

BONGBONGBONG!! “Very ‘luncheon is served m’lord’. What fun!”

“My mother could have done with that. Dad vanished every time his meal appeared on the table. ‘Where’s that man!’ she’d say. Drove her nuts.”

“Well, we don’t need it.” Himself said airily “Also it seems we have acquired a bread maker along with the strimmer that I was really after.

Wonder what happened to the one we had. I do love freshly baked bread.”

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They both loved freshly baked bread. Almost as much as freshly baked bread loved their love handles.. Should she confess that, some time back, she’d managed to offload the breadmaker; going, going, gone.. to a charity shop?

But Himself was fondly recollecting “Remember that sun-dried tomato loaf you left to cool on the worktop? Disappeared. We had to feel each of the dog’s tummies to find out who’d pinched it.”

“I do. It was the Labrador. Well it would be. Not so much as a crumb left as evidence. Who was it said Labradors were an intelligent stomach on four legs?” She finished plating up the meal and turned to ask.

The room was empty. Just as the meal was served, Himself had gone.

No going, going… Simply gone. She called out “Darling?”

Unbelievable. “Where’s that man!” She caught her reflection in the kitchen window and sighed. “Mirror mirror on the wall, I’ve become my mother after all.” But as she moved to go find him, she tripped over the dogs milling around her feet. The room? Not as empty as she’d thought…

“So, do I risk leaving you two alone in here? Mmnn..” The spaniels looked up at her and wagged their tails in encouragement.

“To be fair, you’re not the criminal mastermind the Labrador was.”

One gave a little ‘parp’ and sniffed its own bottom in surprise, as if to prove the point.

“And not as tall, although those telescopic necks of yours - useful for assailing the not-so-dizzy heights of the worktop.” Shaking her head suspiciously at them, they looked in another direction, feigning innocence.

“And you’d be oh-so-sorry once the red mist had lifted and all that was left were empty plates.” Furtively, they gave each other a guilty sideways glance.

“Aha! That’s what I thought.” She stroked the spaniels’ silky heads and had an inspired idea. Rummaging in the auction box, she took out the dusty item.

BONGBONGBONG!!

“Luncheon is served m’lord! Come and get it before it’s going, going, gone… to the dogs.”

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VALENTINE'S DAY

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B A R L E YC O R N I N N B I S H O P ' S WA LT H A M

The Barleycorn Inn loved and run by locals changed hands last July, but now with restrictions lifted we are up and running and ready to greet you for beautiful home cooked meals,we welcome everyone including your four legged friends!

With the winter fast approaching we boast an warming open fire for cosy nights. We also have SKY and BT sports available indoors and out.

The Barleycorn Inn is a 17th century oak beamed inn set deep in the glorious Hampshire countryside in the historic town of Bishop’s Waltham.

The Barleycorn Inn is perfectly suited for private parties,office parties,wakes or any other kind of functions. If you are planning a function please contact us for more information on how we can help.

At one time it was a brewery and before that a paupers' house; the paupers lived upstairs and the saloon bar was a pigsty!

The Barleycorn Inn has a stunning enclosed garden with great play area for the little ones.

OPENING HOURS 12 - 11 MON - THUR 12 - 12 FRI - SAT SUN 12 - 10.30

All of our produce is locally sourced and cooked by our local talented chef Simon.

Throughout the month we offer an ever changing specials board with plenty of vegetarian options.

If you are interested in becoming part of the team we are looking for sous chef to work alongside head chef and kitchen staff.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Show your love this Valentine's Day with these delicious Macarons.

Makes 30 macarons For the Macarons 200g icing sugar 110g ground almond flour 3 medium egg whites 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 70g granulated sugar Food colouring as desired For the filling 25g unsalted butter, room temperature 110g double cream 120g dark chocolate, finely chopped 75g raspberry jam Method Place the ground almonds and icing sugar and half a teaspoon of salt into the bowl of a food processor and pulse about 12 times until the mixtue appears fully combined. Sieve the mixture carefully into a large bowl, making sure that any mixture remaining in the seive is disgarded.

In another bowl take the egg whites and the other half teaspoon of salt and mix (using a hand mixer) until soft peaks form. Slowly add the granulated sugar and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form, you should be able to invert the bowl without your ingredients falling out. If your mixture is ready beat in the vanilla extract and food colouring.

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Mix your almond flour mixture in about three parts to the beaten eggs. Gently, using a spatula fold in the mixture.

Continue adding the almond flour mixture carefully until it forms a batter. it should fall in a thick ribbon from the spatula. The ribbon should also fade back into the batter within about 30 secs – if it doesn’t, fold a few more times.

Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3-4. Line three baking sheets with baking parchment. Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle. Hold the bag vertically to the tray, with the nozzle about 1cm from it. Pipe rounds about 2.5cm in diameter onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave to rest for 30 mins, or until the macarons have developed a skin.

Bake the macarons for 17 minutes, until the feet are wellrisen and the macarons don’t stick to the parchment paper.

Transfer the macarons to a wire rack to cool completely before filling.

For the filling, place the cream in a small saucepan and the chocolate in a bowl. Bring the cream just to the boil and pour over the chocolate. Leave to stand for a few mins, then stir until combined. Add the butter and stir until smooth, leave to cool and thicken. Place the filling mixture into a piping bag with a smaller nozzle and gently pipe the edge of half the macarons. Fill the centre with rasberry jam and sandwich with another macaron shell.

Pop the finished macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours to rest for the best results, enjoy!

FOOD & DRINK

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Tucked behind the village shop you will find the cosiest little cafe.

Homemade cakes, cooked breakfast, homemade soups, lunches, delicious coffees & more!

Cupcake Express have loads of valentines goodies available for delivery to your door this Valentines!

The cafe courtyard has a sheltered seating area, there is also a 'shed' which seats up to 12 people.

The perfect spot for a catch up with friends, stop for a bite to eat, while enjoying the wonderful walks around the area. we have bike racks in the courtyard too!

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THE CROWN INN BISHOP'S WALTHAM The Crown is located in Bishop’s Waltham, close to local attractions such as the Bishop’s Waltham Palace just four minutes away on foot. You can also reach us by train - the nearest train station is 3.5 miles away. We have our own gravel car park directly opposite the inn which makes us a great place to hold your meetings, be it for business or pleasure.

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At The Crown, we take full advantage of the abundant quality products found here in Hampshire. Our menu combines sumptuous Great British classics with

sophisticated palates. Try out our Owton’s steak, which we serve with delicious watercress & pickled shallot salad. And bring the whole family along - we have a children’s menu that includes yummy treats such as our special chocolate brownie.

It’s always a pleasure to catch up with friends after a long week, and at The Crown, you get to do just that over a glass of exceptional ale. Fuller’s is renowned for outstanding caskconditioned ales such as our original award-winning London Pride, which we have on tap. Rather have a glass of wine?

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No problem! We have a whole collection of exclusive wines - red and white - for you to sip on as the conversation flows.

Undoubtedly one of the best accommodation options in Bishop’s Waltham, we treat our guests to some little luxuries such as the plush Egyptian cotton linen you’ll find spread neatly on a comfy spring mattress when you check in. You get the best deal when you book a stay in one of our beautiful bedrooms directly. Because we love having you over, we make it really easy for you to extend your stay using our Sunday special. Finally, our excellent location makes it easy to explore the countryside as we are close to a number of Hampshire attractions - the Bishop’s Waltham Palace ruins are just behind the pub!

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WEDDINGS

Three Choirs Vineyard is a truly romantic and unique wedding venue right in the heart of the Meon Valley Combining rustic with a modern touch, you don’t have to be a wine lover or a vineyard expert to get married here, it is all about the love! With exclusive use, the vineyard has a relaxed and friendly feel making it the perfect place to take your vows and celebrate becoming a new married couple.

Three Choirs Vineyard has 40 acres of land to admire with the picturesque vines situated right in front of the venue. Amid the vines sits the Old Winery barn and Courtyard, beautifully renovated to hold the wedding breakfasts and evening receptions. With original wooden beams, chandeliers made of vintage crystal cut wine glasses and 10ft oak doors, this room holds the characteristics of the old Winery it once was. The courtyard is also packed full of charm that has everyone enjoying the breath-taking views of the vines.

Exquisite Catering are the exclusive caterers for Three Choirs Vineyard, providing high quality and delicious dishes for every wedding. They also believe as do the Vineyard, that every wedding is unique and therefore should be tailored for each couple. They work closely with the Vineyard to make sure every wedding day goes seamlessly. The chefs have also been providing fabulous food for The Old Mill Restaurant in Botley, a little village close to the Vineyard, for the last few years. You can view their excellent 5* reviews on Trip Advisor where they are voted the top restaurant in Botley and the 14th restaurant in Southampton.

General Manager, Samantha Davies has been with Three Choirs Vineyards for over 7 years and has helped develop the once working vineyard into a beautiful, full exclusive wedding venue. Additional to the Gazebo, the beautiful inside ceremony space The Vine Room was created in 2018. The light and airy

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room has large windows that look out onto the vines, wooden beams and huge halo lights that hang from the ceiling creating an intimate ceremony location.

Three Choirs Vineyards are proud to have 2 fully licensed ceremony locations onsite giving couples the option to say their I Do’s inside or out. In 2019 the house that sits close to the Old Winery barn was transformed into the on-site accommodation.

Holding a large honeymoon suite, preparation area and 4 guest bedrooms, giving all couples the opportunity to extend their stay at the venue.

2020 was a hard year for all of the wedding industry but thankfully they have been busier than ever since opening back up in mid 2021 when restrictions were lifted and weddings could slowly begin again. And to start the year 2022 off with a bang, Three Choirs Vineyards have been voted one of the top wedding venues in Hampshire by wedding directory site, Hitched.

The venue will be open to all engaged couples on Sunday 20th February 2022 between 11am-3pm to meet some of their most recommended wedding suppliers and have a look around the grounds. The wedding team will be on hand to tell you all about the wonderful weddings that take place there and Exquisite Catering will also be there to talk all things food! It is free entry so bring along parents, bridesmaids and groomsmen to get a feel of the vineyard and start your exciting journey into planning your wedding day.

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WEDDINGS

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Davina's Fashion We are pleased we have survived all the various difficulties thrown at us

by Covid including lockdowns and now look forward to a bright future in 2022. We are open every day except Sunday from 10 – 5. Do come in and be served by either Davina or Louise.

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.

Is this your prom year?

Davina's has a great selection of Mascara Prom Dresses Tel: 01489 880900 or shop online at: www.davinasladiesfashion.co.uk 7 Warsash Road, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9HW Open Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm

We have an exciting range of general clothing by Frank Lyman (sizes 8 20), a leading Canadian manufacturer, which is second to none. We also have exquisite jeans through to beautiful short evening wear.

The Frank Lyman Collection is inspired by the daring, confident and unforgettable woman. Without claiming to be perfect, she embraces herself, adopts her own style and wears it with confidence. She is not defined by age, rather by her charisma. Her fashion embraces her curves and her pace of life. Her clothes are at the same time comfortable, fit and practical, but just as fanciful, because everything is played in the details.

We are fully stocked as the latest items have recently been added ideal for the coming Spring and Summer. Davina’s is also the place to come if you are seeking a special mother of the bride/groom outfit. We have an excellent range of Condici outfits which cannot be bettered for quality or style. We have predominantly shift dresses and “A” line dresses. Most come with a matching jacket which gives the finishing touches to the whole outfit. We also have matching hats, hatinators and fascinators together with shoes and clutch bags. It really is a “one stop shop” so you can leave us with everything ready for that special wedding without having to trail round different shops.

We are located in the centre of Warsash about one hundred yards from the Clocktower, next to the Coop. There is a car park opposite with free parking for up to 4 hours; so do come and try things on. We would love to see you either on your own or with your partner. Make it an enjoyable retail therapy experience to cast away the blues of the past 2 years.

Do visit our website at www.davinasladiesfashion.co.uk which is a showcase of some of what we have to offer.

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COMMUNITY Meon Valley Lions News A huge thank you from Santa and his Elves Christmas time can be a miserable for some many people and its only with the support of local people that we were able to pass on the kindness and support those vulnerable and in need at this time of year.

Despite only spending half the time ‘on the road’ helping Santa and his Elves raised a grand total of £4,213.37. Everyone gave a warm welcome and generously donated, not only at our door-to-door collections but at our static collections, outside local retail outlets.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated.

Santa and Fareham Rotary helped children smile!

Looking at the festive period, it’s been a Santaful Christmas for the Rotary Club of Fareham. You never quite knew where Santa was going to appear but Father Christmas liked attending local festive parties. Among those he visited were for the local Refuges for Fareham and Gosport. The big man in the red suit of course made an appearance to the delight of the children!

Rotarians Mike Hurley and Bob Mussellwhite were at these seasonal events to make the Christmas of each child extra special.

Santa was accompanied by the very helpful Fareham Elf handing out presents to each of the children.

As President of the Rotary Club of Fareham, Norman Chapman, says “It’s so good that we were able to help make Christmas extra special for these families. Happy memories in childhood are made this way and our Club feels privileged to have been part of this positive experience.”

Lions - Always by your side Thanks to the generous support of local people throughout December, in addition to our Christmas Hampers and Chocolate donations via the Foodbank we were able, amongst other things, to provide a family in Wickham with new beds; they were absolutely thrilled. We also helped a Gentleman in Knowle in need of a bed and mattress. Thank you to the local person who kindly donated and delivered these for us.

If you’d like to make a donation: Our Website: www.meonvalleylionsclub.org.uk/donate.html Text Donation: Simply text LIONS to 70490 to donate £3 or if you would like to donate between £1 and £20 text LIONS followed by your donation amount e.g. to donate £5 text LIONS 5 or to donate £10 text LIONS 10.

Texts cost your chosen donation amount plus one standard network rate message. Send a cheque: made payable to Meon Valley Lions Club (CIO) to the address below As always thank you for your support We need your help!

As you will have seen in our social media our minibus let us down badly this year and we are in desperate need to a new one, to ensure we are able to support the local people we do. If can help or know anyone who can, please get in touch.

Date for your diary We’re pleased to announce we’ll be running the Swanmore Fete again this year so put 9th July in your calendar.

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Nearer to Christmas, along with the Mayor of Fareham Councillor and Rotarian Mrs Pamela Bryant, Santa and the Fareham Elf made an appearance at the Friday Night Charity for adults with mild and moderate learning disabilities. They meet at the Scout Hall in Highlands Road and there were sacks full of pressies for that special occasion.

In addition you may have seen members of the Rotary Club of Fareham collecting at Sainsburys Broadcut in the town in the run up to Christmas. £1050.00 was raised for our Rotary charities and we are grateful to Sainsburys for their support once more.

You can count the calories and still enjoy our Spring comedy presentation of “Love me Slender” Siobhan was Slim for Life's 'Slimmer of the Year' - the ideal leader of the local group! BUT her autocratic rule is achieved through shaming and condescension. New members join and they're not prepared for this level of devotion, and Siobhan's theology, and mind, begin to unravel. It's the triumph over discipline and sacrifice that every woman wants to see! Let's hear it for the girls... and biscuits! Productions planned for 31st march/1st + 2nd April, but check our website for any updates. www.curdridgedrama.co.uk and tickets www.ticketsource.co.uk

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Mapp & Lucia: new adaptation of E F Benson's classic work of morals, mores and social climbing!

TFT engages, inspires, entertains and challenges audiences with theatrical productions that range from the classics to new works; we train and support the next generation of theatre artists; we provide arts education programs that promote life-long learning to a diverse community; and we celebrate the essential power of the theatre to illuminate our common humanity and community spirit.

Mapp & Lucia is a brand new adaptation by Charly Armstrong of E F Benson's classic work of morals, mores and social climbing, which opens at Titchfield Festival Theatre on the 9th February.

When Lucia Lucas arrives in the village of Tilling, their current queen bee, Elizabeth Mapp, finds herself locked in a quietly reactive yet uncompromising battle for the crown; but how many tea parties will it take to win back her neighbour's affections? And how can her weekly bridge nights compete with Lucia's piano recitals, flawless Italian, and coveted recipe for Lobster à la Risholme? The gauntlet is down and the punch bowl is filled…

Charly Armstrong is the director of Mapp & Lucia. Charly said, “I read the books when I was in college and I really enjoyed them.

I’ve wanted to do an adaptation of Mapp and Lucia since then; and this year felt the right time to do it. The cast are brilliant; they fit

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really well into their roles and they totally get the subtle humour of the books.

“The title characters of Mapp and Lucia are almost polar opposites.

Lucia is a very modern, fashionable woman who appears to have all these accomplishments and talents that seem very exotic to her neighbours in Tilling. Mapp, by comparison, is somewhat stuffy and officious, and she likes to try and put Lucia in her place - though it often doesn’t work. The frustrating thing is, Lucia is a fraud and Mapp is right, but no one else can see it.

“I think a lot of people will enjoy Mapp & Lucia for its subtle humour, and watching these bitter quarrels about nothing at all important play out in front of them.

It has all the nostalgia of being a classic British comedy, but with that sharp wit which ensures that it doesn’t ever become dated. Also, it’s light and fun, it has nothing to do with politics, or current affairs which is a refreshing break in these times. It’s a little bit of escapism.”

Titchfield Festival Theatre’s production of Mapp & Lucia opens at the Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margarets Lane on Wednesday 9th February until Saturday 19th February 2022. The shows start at 7.30pm. A matinée performance is on Sunday 13th February 2022 at 2.30pm.

For more information including booking tickets, please go to http:// titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com/ or contact our Box Office on 0333 666 3366.

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“The SDNPA has been working hard with our partners and communities since 2019 to deliver on the full aspirations of the Landscape Review. We have launched our ambitious ReNature nature recovery campaign, developed innovative private finance partnerships to tackle climate change, brought the wonder of the South Downs National Park to more people than ever before, connected young people to nature and launched our Health and Wellbeing Strategy, which the Government response has picked out for particular praise.”

Trevor added: “But the Government response does not go far or fast enough. Important proposals from the Landscape Review are not addressed, the climate crisis is little more than a footnote and no detail is given about the private finance that Government says is needed as they acknowledge that the ‘core grant does not provide the opportunity to increase funding to the scale needed to deliver [their] vision’.”

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“Now is the time for bold, rapid, and well-resourced action. That was the clear message of COP 26. The SDNPA, its communities, visitors and partners stand ready to help deliver our national response to the defining crises of our time – nature depletion and climate change.

“The SDNPA will study the consultation document and produce a detailed response. In the meantime we encourage all who love our protected landscapes to feed into the consultation and support our collective national effort to build a greener and better future for us all.”

The full Defra press release announcing the consultation will be available to view here - https://www.gov.uk/government/ news/ambitious-proposals-to-strengthen-our-protectedlandscapes-announced The Government’s response to the Landscapes Review can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ landscapes-review-national-parks-and-aonbs-governmentresponse The consultation can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/ government/consultations/landscapes-review-nationalparks-and-aonbs-implementing-the-review

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PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY Hampshire publisher wants to find new writers A project championing new writers has been launched by a Hampshire publisher.

from selected writers around the world.

Budding writers are being invited to submit their fiction and poetry to Tim Saunders in Locks Heath, who is publishing a book of short stories and an anthology of poetry

“I am particularly keen to promote fresh, new talent so extend this invitation to anyone aged 16 and over,” says Tim, who launched his latest books this month and writes for publications in England and America. “The challenge is that stories must not exceed 1,000 words and poetry needs to be 30 lines or under.”

The deadline is April 28, 2022.

Email your entries to: tsaunderspubs@gmail.com

Mr Mac At last, 2022 is well under way and let us hope for a better year and the end of the pandemic. Technology has, as always, moved along in leaps and bounds over the last 12 months and I am sure it will do so this year as well. I am pleased to report that many over 55s are embracing more and more new technology. Not just the 60 and 70 year olds, I have clients in their 80s and even some in their 90s! My advice to everyone is do not let the device control you, you control the device. Use them for what you need and be comfortable with what you are using.

As more and more of you are asking me for advice when choosing something new, I can tell you that do not always need to buy the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac computer or Windows laptop when you decide to change your device. Apple and Amazon offer refurbished, in most cases as good as new, for much less than the price of a new model and with a 12 month warranty. I can help to advise on the best one for your needs.

Please call me to book an appointment 07392 552 592.

Finally, this month if you are fed up with Alexa and would prefer something with a much better sound quality, try the Apple Home Pod Mini. It sounds so much better than the Echo Dot Alexa speaker. I used to be very happy with my Bose mini speaker until I changed for these. You can install them in different rooms and connect to any Apple device wirelessly. They are just £89 each and available in various colours.

Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club News Shoeboxes follow up Following on from the news in our last Press Release that we had managed to send over 300 boxes to add to the 18,000 boxes collected throughout our district, we have now received pictures of local Rotarians in Albania distributing some of the boxes donated to local children. Thank you again for your amazing support of this scheme which brings a lot of Christmas cheer to many Children who would otherwise not have any presents at this time.

Christmas collections I am pleased to say that we were able to resume some sort of normality at the end of last year, after all of the cancelations of the last 18months or so, and Santa, plus his music playing brightly lit train “Roger” were able to tour the local area covering many of the roads in Bishop’s Waltham, Waltham Chase, Horton Heath and Fair Oak. Thanks to your amazing generosity we were able to raise well over £5,600 to help us help others, which is our highest total raised during the many years we have been out with Santa and “Roger”!

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works such as the Meon Valley Food Bank, Meon Valley Baby Bank and Spark Community Space, but we also help individuals, when there is a specific need. Often in these cases people are directed to contact us or we are contacted by others who know that an individual or family need help but are unable to help themselves. In these circumstances we very carefully consider each individual case presented to us, and look at the finances available to us, and carry out whatever checks we feel are necessary to the case presented. On many occasions where the need arises we have pooled our resources with other Rotary clubs in the area and with the local Lions club.

Like our Facebook page or take a look at our website for updates on what is going on, what we have been up to and how you can help us help others! ian.treveil@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk

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Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, heart breaking and over-whelming. Life-changing events can happen to anyone. That is why Home-Start is ready to support families through their toughest times.

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Valentine's Quiz All you need is love. And a pen. And maybe a cuppa …and the ten general knowledge questions below. In celebration of St. Valentine’s Day this month, all the questions have a love-related theme.

1. MUSIC: In which year did The Beatles have a number one hit with ‘All You Need Is Love’? a) 1965 b) 1966 c) 1967 d) 1968 2. FILM: Which film, a box office smash in 1970, starred Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw? a) Dr. Strangelove b) Love Actually c) Romancing The Stone d) Love Story 3. LITERATURE: ‘How do I love thee? Let me count the ways’ is the famous opening line of Sonnet 43, by which Durham-born poet? a) Elizabeth Barrett Browning b) William Wordsworth c) William Blake d) Virginia Wolf 4. SPORT and LANGUAGE: In tennis, the term 'love' for a nil score is thought to originate from the shape of a zero resembling an egg. The word for ‘egg’ is ‘l’oeuf’ in which language? a) French b) Latin c) Gaelic d) Sanskrit 5. HISTORY: The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre led by Al Capone in 1929 took place in which city? a) Venice b) Chicago c) Paris d) New York 6. THEATRE: ‘If music be the food of love, play on’ is the famous opening line of which Shakespeare play? a) Romeo and Juliet b) A Midsummer Night’s Dream c) The Tempest d) Twelfth Night

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7. NATURE: The annual flowering plant with the Latin name ‘Nigella Damascena’ is better known as what? a) Forget-me-not b) Love-me-not c) Love-me-do d) Love-in-a-Mist 8. TELEVISION: The 2021 ITV series ‘Love Island’ was filmed on which Mediterranean island? a) Majorca b) Ibiza c) Sardinia d) Cyprus 9. ART: ‘The Birth of Venus’ is a 15th Century painting depicting the Roman goddess of love, by which artist? a) Leonardo da Vinci b) Michelangelo c) Botticelli d) Jellybotty 10. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek legend, which hunter, known for his beauty, is said to have rejected all romantic advances, eventually falling in love with his own reflection in a pool of water? a) Cupid b) Aphrodite c) Narcissus d) Eros BONUS POINT. QUOTATION: Who said, “Marriage is a great institution, but I’m not ready for an institution yet”? a) Russell Brand b) Mae West c) Oscar Wilde d) Jane Austen ANSWERS: 1c 2d 3a 4a 5b 6d 7d 8a 9c 10c Bonus b SCORE:_______ The quiz is contributed by local Wedding Celebrant Lisa von Fircks.

Lisa writes and conducts romantic, personalised wedding ceremonies for couples getting married in and around Hampshire and overseas. www.humanist.org.uk/lisavonfircks She was a contender on the current series of BBC’s Mastermind.

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