Impressive and spacious family home, lying within a great residential location just a walk away from Bishop's Waltham. The property nestles into the back drop of the Bishop's Waltham Moors conservation area, and is perfectly placed for local walking. The house has been extended and refurbished to provide an exceptionally stylish, modern and beautifully presented home - ideal for family living and entertaining. There are four bedrooms with an en-suite shower room to the main bedroom and family bathroom. Spacious entrance hall, cloakroom and study. A good sized sitting room and a superb open plan kitchen/ dining/living room fitted with bi-fold doors onto the southerly aspect rear garden. Walk in pantry and utility room. Generous driveway and double garage. Enclosed, landscaped rear garden.
Price includes VAT, installations and a fully comprehensive 10 year insurance backed warranty
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Happy Kitchens have a unique approach when it comes to kitchens and custom spaces in the home. We use excellent quality materials which are fitted by exshipwright joiners, who used to fit the woodwork on Super Yachts. That in itself is unique in our industry but then add in the fact that we are bespoke, but don’t charge the inflated prices that your highend high street showrooms do, gives us the recipe for your perfect home solution. This is why we are one of the highest rated home improvement companies on HOUZZ, beating all the top names you might recognise when walking down your high street.
We have never had less than a 5 star review and have won the HOUZZ best
of service award every year since it has been running. The staff at HOUZZ reference us to other companies as to how customer service should be done. Many of our customers have used us 2 or 3 times due to moving house or tackling other projects in their existing houses.
We do not have a template for design and take a fresh approach with every customer. It is important to take all the best ideas a customer has, then bring in the experience we have to offer, and often our ideas will be completely different to any other companies as we are innovative and bespoke. We often hear that customers have had designs and quotes that all look the same, are boring and un-exciting, yet expensive. This is because
most high street ‘kitchen designers’ are just salespeople with no idea on how a kitchen works.
So whether you need an amazing Kitchen, Utility, Bedroom, coffee bar with custom pod storage, Office, Media wall or Living Room storage we can help. The design visits are free of charge, and we can quote on the same day. Also Ben loves design, so often at no extra charge, he will help you choose paint colours, light fittings, Bar stools, artwork and can even recommend great pots and pans.
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Thelevelofworkmanshipisjust outstanding,theguyswereapleasure tohaveinthehouse,Wewon’thesitate tocontinuetorecommendHappy Kitchenstoanyonelookingforanew kitchen.Highlyrecommend!”
Anna and Hugh Cutler, May 22
Our customers will often use us again, and recommend us to Family and Friends. The quote from the review above was from a customer who has chosen us twice, and their parents also have a Happy Kitchen, and two of the parents' friends.
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The biggest compliment we get from our customers is always around our attention to detail and often bringing something completely different to the table. If you are still unsure after reading this, go and read some of our reviews on our Happy Kitchens Houzz profile, and do a search of kitchen companies on there by review rating, we are always close to the top of the list.
Out-of-the-box thinking, bespoke design features, and friendly staff with excellent attention to detail are just a few of the reasons you should call us today. If that isn’t enough please do remember that the design visit is free of charge, so you have nothing to lose.
In our last update we highlighted the difference our donations made to Age Concern, Homestart and the Meon Valley Food Bank at Christmas. In this update we highlight the work of Young Carers, Rowans and Friends of PICU - we donated £2100 from our Santa collections to these 3 organisations.
Young Carers - are children under 18 years who care for a relative with a long term physical or mental illness. This has a big impact on their lives and it is difficult to get time away and just enjoy being a child. The £500 from our Santa collection paid for a Christmas party and an outing to the pantomime for local Young Carers.
Rowans - are well known for their support for the terminally ill. One aspect of their work is to make the last weeks of a persons life as good as it can be. Good sleep in this time is critical to enjoy better time awake - for those precious days with family. The £600 from the Santa collection paid for care to ensure better sleep for 6 terminally ill people in the Meon Valley - improving quality of life.
Friends of PICU - the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit in Southampton provides support to families in the Meon Valley. Friends of PICU are a charity helping families navigate the care available to their children during a very confusing and distressing time. Friends of PICU have developed an information pack to signpost all the help, services and information needed and our donation of £1000 has made this a reality.
So great to see how the money we collected in December is already making a difference in our community - thanks to all who contributed.
On Sunday 28th January, over 80 lines went into the water on Weston Shore for the Ford Open Beach Fishing Festival. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the event and despite there only being 7 fish caught, competitors stayed to the end for the raffle to help the Meon Valley Lions raise more money. This will be donated to Rose Road which will make a big difference to the children and young people they support.
Congratulations to the red zone walked away with the prizes: 1lb 7¾oz A Taylor, Ant Davies 1lb 1oz Simon Ayres 15 oz; Craig Thompson 15oz.
Saturday 13th July 2024 – Swanmore Village Fete – Plans are well underway for a brilliant Fete again this year, with some regular and new attractions - we look forward to welcoming everyone.
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The right to request flexible working has been around for over 20 years, and in that time eligibility to the right has been extended from parents and carers of young children to all employees after 26 weeks in a job. Access to this right is about to widen again with changes coming into force this year.
‘The right to request flexible working is just that; a right to ask, which employers can refuse based on a statutory business reason,’ explains Linda Wilson, a Partner in the employment law team with MacDonald Oates. ‘Having said that, employers do need to follow the statutory process, which is about to be tweaked in the employee’s favour. Perhaps more significant than the penalties for failure to follow the process are the risks of a discrimination claim and damage to recruitment and retention.’
Post pandemic, flexible working is far more common and takes many forms with flexibility arising in:
• when employees work, such as flexitime (giving time off in lieu of working extra hours) and part time, annualised hours, compressed hours, and term-time-only hours;
• where employees work, such as homeworking, hybrid, or hub-based; and
• how roles are performed, such as by job-sharing.
From 6 April 2024, the right to request will become a ‘day-one’ right, meaning employees no longer have to wait until they have six months’ service with an employer before being eligible to make a request.
• The employee’s request must be in writing and dated, as well as specifying the change requested, when they would like this to start, and when they made any earlier request.
• The employer has a general obligation to deal with the request reasonably.
• Following the request, the employer will have two months to deal with the request (reduced from three). The employer and employee can agree to extend this period.
• The employee will no longer have to explain in their written application how the request will affect the business and how these effects can be mitigated.
• Unless the request is fully accepted, employers should promptly invite the employee to a meeting. The new changes will require the employer to consult the employee about the request and its potential effects..
• Acas advises to allow the employee to be accompanied at the meeting and to give a right of appeal against a refusal.
• If the request is turned down, employees will be able to make two requests in a 12-month period, having previously been limited to one every 12 months. Employees will not be able to make another request if one is still in process unless two months (or longer if agreed) have passed since the ongoing process was initiated.
• The employer must inform the employee of the outcome. Acas advises this is done in writing. Any refusal can only be on the basis of specific grounds.
We can provide you with a suitable policy to ensure your processes are up to date and help you minimise the risks. We can also provide advice on specific flexible working requests. For further information, please contact Linda Wilson in the employment team on 01730 268211 or email lsw@macdonaldoates.co.uk
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It promises to be an uplifting performance, with music from Gershwin, John Rutter, Vaughan Williams, Cabaret, Adele, and many springtime favourites. The choir, which is divided into soprano, alto, tenor, and bass sections, produces rich harmonies that will make the performance fascinating and enjoyable.
There will be an interval with tea, coffee and biscuits. There is no need to book, and whilst the concert is free to attend; there will be a cash collection, the proceeds of which will be divided between the Choir and the Church’s charities.
If you are interested in joining this friendly, uplifting choir, the Monday night practices take place on Monday evenings, 7.30 to 9.30pm at the United Free Church in Bishop’s Waltham, culminating in at least two annual performances at Christmas and in the Spring.
If you would like further information, please email Jane on janevose@icloud.com or contact Phil on 01489 579078 or via email coundleypj@yahoo.com
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How to invest a £500,000 inheritance in your 60s
Increasing life expectancy means that the fortunate few of us who receive an inheritance may not do so until we’re well into our 60s. Whereas a 40-year-old might use a large lump sum to pay off their mortgage or other debts, if you’re older, your priority may be preserving capital for your future needs or generating income to help fund your retirement.
A financial adviser can help you invest your inheritance according to your individual circumstances but, in the meantime, here are some of the main considerations.
When you reach your 60s, you still have plenty of years potentially ahead of you, so you may need to take a more proactive approach with your inheritance than leaving it in a cash savings account. Even modest rates of inflation could erode the real value of your money over time. If the average annual inflation rate was 2%, a £500,000 inheritance could be worth just £305,000 after 25 years.
To give your money the chance to grow in real terms, you may wish to invest at least some of it in the stock market. Although the stock market has experienced plenty of adversity over the past decades, history shows that over periods of ten or more years, it tends to perform more strongly than cash and grow above the rate of inflation.
If your main aim is capital preservation, the thought of investing your inheritance could make you feel anxious as your ability to recover from dips in the market will likely be lower than for someone still earning and accumulating wealth. The key is to build a diversified portfolio, spreading your money across different asset classes, including equities, bonds and cash, and potentially across sectors and regions as well. This is also important if your primary aim is to supplement income from pensions. If one investment or asset class underperforms, the others could cushion the blow and help to maintain a steady income stream.
How much money you allocate to each asset class depends on your individual circumstances. In general, the older you are, the higher your allocation to bonds and the lower your allocation to equities. However, this is a very basic generalisation, and it won’t necessarily be right for you.
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A £500,000 inheritance is a substantial sum of money, which makes it all the more important to maximise available tax allowances and reliefs. Making full use of your £20,000 annual ISA allowance is a simple way to shield your money from income tax and capital gains tax, while the personal savings allowance lets you earn up to £1,000 of tax-free interest on savings. There are a whole host of other taxefficient structures and allowances which, used together, could help you preserve more money for your future.
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Southampton Philharmonic Choir and Southampton University
Philharmonic Choir recently had the great pleasure of welcoming composer Will Todd to their rehearsal in preparation for their 16 March concert at O2 Guildhall Southampton.
In a departure from their usual repertoire, they invite you to join them on a musical journey where classical meets jazz, poetry interweaves with passion, and dreamy melodies sway with lullabies. Songs by Eric Whitacre bookend a selection of the sprightly Songs and Sonnets by George Shearing. After the interval, the mood quickens: the Will Todd Ensemble will treat you to jazz set before the grand finale, Todd’s Mass in Blue.
The choral odyssey begins in the floaty, evocative world of Whitacre's Lux Aurumque, and continues with Shearing’s Songs and Sonnets; selected poetry by Shakespeare set to music in a twist of literary brilliance and melodic charm. Shearing’s virtuosity and musical understanding make for a unique experience to engage both jazz enthusiasts and poetry lovers alike.
To close the first half, there are three more songs by Eric Whitacre. The Seal Lullaby (inspired by Kipling's poem, “The White Seal”) is a tender lullaby that tugs at the heartstrings and leaves a lasting impression. Sing Gently, composed for an international virtual choir during the pandemic, carries a message of hope, and its wonderful harmonies are a reminder of the power of music to connect people across distances. Finally, Sleep is a modern classic that charms audiences worldwide. With lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri, Whitacre crafts an exquisite exploration of love and longing, the cascading harmonies and intricate nuances drawing listeners into an experience that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional choral music.
Mass in Blue is an exciting composition that blends the traditional Latin mass text with the rhythmic energy of jazz. It’s a celebration of contrasts: exuberant but reverent, complex yet accessible. The result is a rich tapestry that invites you to experience the divine in a refreshingly unexpected manner.
The choirs are privileged to have the composer of Mass in Blue, Will Todd, performing at the piano for this concert. Also sharing the stage are Lisa Swayne (soprano), David Gibson (conductor), and the Will Todd Ensemble.
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Charity Fashion Show – 18th April 2024
Back by popular demand, the Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Charity Fashion Show will take place On Thursday 18th April, 2024 at the Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1ED in aid of BREAST CANCER NOW, a charity dedicated to giving support for today and hope for the future, for everyone affected by breast cancer.
The evening will commence at 6.30pm with the opportunity to visit a great selection of local businesses who will have stalls including handbags, shoes, jewellery, glass work, beauty, gifts, accessories, pictures, crochet, pet supplies and much more, followed by the Fashion Show starting at 7.30pm.
Ticket price is £15 to include a glass of prosecco and canapes. We are delighted to confirm we have Labels Boutique & Dress Agency and Luvvit Boutique showing the latest Spring and Summer Fashion all modelled by local ladies. We will also have a grand raffle. Tickets are now on sale from Labels & Luvvit which are located in Bishops Waltham High Street. For further information please contact Debbie. walker@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk
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George Sansome & Matt Quinn
Wednesday 13 March
Start: 8.30pm (doors open 8pm)
The Youth Hut, West Street, Hambledon PO7 4RW (adjacent Village Hall and next to The Vine pub).
In an exciting new collaboration between two leading lights of their generation of folk musicians, George Sansome (Granny’s Attic) and Matt Quinn (Dovetail Trio) sing traditional folk songs from the British Isles, both unaccompanied and accompanied by mandolin and guitar. Their well-blended voices and close harmonies create a warm, enthralling sound and their English folk instrumental styles complement each other perfectly. Website:https://www.hamble donfolkclub.com - Email (reservations andinfo): folk clubhambledon@hotmail.co.uk Tel (reservations and info): 023 9263 2719.
Saturday 16 March
From 10.30 to 11.30am
United Free Church, Basingwell Street, Bishop's Waltham
Have you ever had a bright idea about an activity or event that would be great to see happen in Bishop's Waltham? We want to hear from you! For more information visit: lovebishopswaltham.com/ideas
Sunday 17 March
From 9am to 2pm
Queen Elizabeth Country Park Gravel Hill, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 0QE
Get ready for the scenic Queen Elizabeth Off Road 1/2 Marathon. Starting Queen Elizabeth Country Park, which is a large country park situated on the South Downs, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It
is conveniently located on the A3 south of Petersfield, Hampshire. This amazing early season trail run has it all, spectacular tree lined trails, magnificent views and sturdy trails which are a pleasure to run on.The route starts and finishes in QECP exploring its hard packed off road trail network. The Epic and Standard routes head out of the park where you'll enjoy running through the ancient woodland at ‘Head Down’ before reaching the iconic South Downs Way. From here both routes loop back to the park via the famous local trail called the ‘Milky Way’. Back in the Park all 3 routes combine together to explore ‘War Down’ which boasts weatherproof, tree lined gravel tracks. For tickets visit: https:// www.ukrunningevents.co.uk/ events/trail-runs/queen-elizabethtrail-run-2024
Saturday 23 March
From 11.30am to 4pm
Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Ln, Bishop's Waltham, SO 32 1ED
Bishop’s Waltham Eco Fair at Jubilee Hall in Bishop’s Waltham. Pop down to find out how you can make small changes to live more sustainably. There will be plenty on offer, from advice stands, to talks and activities for the kids. Plus, Roots Street Food will be joining us with a selection of mouth-watering food to keep you sustained throughout the event. Who’s joining us (so far!):
* Roots Street Cafe * Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust * Winchester Food Partnership * Hoops (e-cycles) * The Sustainable Wardrobe * North Pond Conservation Group * Winchester
Action for Climate Change * Hampshire Waste Prevention
* Covers Building Merchant * Retrofit Southampton * J Williams
Retrofit Specialists * Buildpass * Natural Gardens, gardening for wildlife ….Plus lots more! We look forward to seeing you.
Sunday 24 March
From 12pm to 4pm
Bishop's Waltham Junior School, SO32 1EP
Starting point - Bishop's Waltham Junior School, SO32 1EP. Join us on an Easter Trail around the village solving the clues and riddles to get to the next check point, where you will do an activity or receive a stamp, treat and your next clue. Complete the trail and receive your Easter Egg. Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday 20th March! Not for resale. For more information visit: www.pta-events.co.uk/ friendsofbwjs
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Bishop's Waltham Museum - Please join us for our AGM!
Monday 25 March
From 7.30pm
Bishop's Waltham Church Hall, Free Street, Bishop's Waltham
We will follow the AGM with a talk by Penny Copeland, the Museum's Collection Manager,
on Georgian Bishop's Waltham: the Rise of the Merchants. This talk is free and open to all including non-members. For more information please see our website: bishopswalthammuseum. com or contact us at bishops walthammuseum@gmail.com
Soberton Fete
Saturday 29 June
From 1.30pm
Church Green, Soberton, SO32 3PF
Food & Drink, Entertainment, Grand Draw and Much More!
Good day all. Time certainly seems to fly when you reach my advanced age! Here we are again with another reminder of your MVU3A monthly activities. March brings the hint of better weather with daffs and spring bulbs to cheer us up but also on 5/3/24 Dr Lilian Hobbs talking on What’s visible in the night sky. Lilian has many interests, and this is one of them. 19/3/24 our own Mike Hollis is talking on Exodus: an event in history. You have all heard Mike speak and this lecture will be another belter! Everybody is welcome. Guests will get an especially warm welcome. Guests pay £2 to defray speaker costs. Last month we had 4 new members join and 20 guests (no less). So why not come along and find out what you are missing. You will also get a cup of tea!
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Allen Gallery - Exhibitions
The work of Camilla Hanney, our Artist in Residence, continues until 4th March. Later in March we welcome 318 Ceramics, a local pottery group based in Farnham. 318 Ceramics is a community of artists and students working side-by-side in a friendly environment that encourages and inspires artistic growth, with a focus on providing practical skills. 9th March - 26th March. FREE
Allen Gallery - Talks
Margaret Macfarlane's Legacy - The Allen Gallery collection of Ceramics. A talk by Jackie Breakspear. Thursday 14th March at 7.30pm. FREE - George Wither, Bentworth poet - a loveable idiot?
A talk by Barrie Lees. Thursday 11th April at 7.30. FREE
Allen Gallery - Activities
Stepping Stones - our major new programme. Supported by The Murray Parish Trust, these weekly pottery workshops are intended to promote positive mental health and provide regular, long-term opportunities for young people in Hampshire to use creativity to build their emotional resilience. The high-quality workshops are delivered by professional artist Jill Maguire. The first is on Saturday 16th March, 10.30 - 12.30, and they continue for 10 weeks until 1st June. (No sessions on 30/03 or 6/04). For more details and booking, please see www.hampshireculture.org.uk/stepping-stones.
Easter at the Allen Gallery
Easter for children and families - Make and Take on 2nd and 6th April - please pre-book with the Gallery. Easter Trail round the Gallery and garden from 26th March to 19th April. (There will be a trail round the Museum also). For further information of any of our events please email allen.gallery@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk or see the website
Curtis Museum - Found Around Alton
A display of finds by a local Metal Detectorist (and volunteer) from the Alton area. Upstairs in the Curtis till Easter. FREE
Curtis Museum - The Future of the Museum
Many of you will have heard about the financial constraints affecting the County Council - a shortfall of £132 million. Hampshire Cultural Trust, which operates the Curtis Museum and Allen Gallery, is severely affected. The Gallery is safe, thanks to the ambitious new project Rediscovering the Allen Gallery. This plan is looking to receive further funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and has already had financial support confirmed by East Hampshire District Council and Alton Town Council. The Museum, alas, is under threat of closure in 2026. We who are involved - management, volunteers and visitors - are hoping the Museum can be saved. It is an important repository for the area's history - from ancient fossils, Anglo-Saxon treasures, Civil War artifacts, - to Jane Austen and the Brewing industry. In the meantime, come and look at the town's heritage, while it is still free and accessible.
You can register comments to HCC on their webpage by 31st March at www.hants.gov.uk/future-services-consultation. The Museum collection also represents a slice of East Hampshire history - you may want to contact the District Council. www.easthants.gov.uk/ contact-us.
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Our vision was to bring city style hairdressing to the suburbs but at the same time create a comfortable, stress free environment where customer service would be second to none. Some 20 years on our vision has stood the test of time - our focus is still about great hairdressing and great customer experience!
We are very excited to announce that Browns Hair Lounge is expanding and opening a second salon in Waltham Chase during March 2024!
The new salon is in Winchester Road where Chase Cycles used to be.
Alison and Pat said, “We are so excited to be opening our second salon in Waltham Chaseit’s a lovely area and we feel it’s the perfect location for what we offer’. We really want to become part of the local community and support where we can”.
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1 ½ lb Asparagus
8oz unsmoked back bacon in strips
1 potato peeled and cubed
1 pint chicken stock
½ pt jersey cream
3 spring onions chopped
Salt and pepper
2 tbsps olive oil
To Garnish
4 oz bacon
Zest and rind of 1 lemon
4 fl oz crème fraiche
1. Cook bacon and spring onions in oil until crisp and stir in potato and mix.
2. Trim asparagus and cut stems in half setting 12 tips aside.
3. Add rest of asparagus to bacon mixture with cream and stock and cook for 10 minutes until potato cooked and asparagus tender.
4. Blend and sieve and add seasoning before reheating to serve.
5. Garnish with grilled bacon pieces and blanched asparagus tips cooked in lemon water. Add a spoon of crème fraiche before serving. Can be served hot or cold.
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A lush green lawn is a source of pride for any homeowner, but when moss starts taking over, it can be a frustrating and unsightly problem. Removing moss from your lawn is essential to promote healthy grass growth and improve the overall appearance of your garden. One of the most effective ways to remove moss from your lawn is by using a powered scarifier in the spring. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of using a scarifier and how to manage a mossy lawn.
Understanding Moss
You may be wondering, what is moss? How does moss grow? Why is moss a problem for my lawn?
Moss can quickly take over a lawn, out competing the grass and creating unsightly areas of lawn. While moss may seem harmless, it can actually be a sign of an underlying problem with your lawn, such as poor drainage or compacted soil. Lawn compaction can be a contributing factor as compacted soil typically retains more moisture. Moss thrives in damp and shaded areas, and can quickly spread, out-competing your grass, and leaving your lawn looking patchy and unhealthy.
Understanding how moss grows is crucial to removing it effectively. Moss spreads through spores or small clippings in your mower that break off from the main plant. Unlike grass, which has a deep root system, moss attaches itself to the surface of the soil and absorbs water and nutrients through its leaves. This makes it relatively easy to remove with a scarifier but don’t underestimate the physical difficulty of this tiring job or the amount of moss that will need to be cleared up afterwards.
Preparing for scarifying
Scarification is an intensive process, especially if your lawn is particularly mossy or has not been scarified for a number of years. It’s important to mow the grass as short as possible before scarifying, so as to expose moss and reduce the grass leaf length to limit the possibility of the scarifier ripping out the grass plant along with the moss. Be sure to collect the clippings in your mower’s grass box or you will have more clearing up to do afterwards.
Scarification is an intensive process. It removes thatch and moss from your lawn. Lawns with extensive moss can be left looking a little bare after the moss has been removed. We should work to support the recovery of the lawn after moss removal is completed. Over-seeding these bare patches can
help to fill in the areas with new grass, making your lawn look fuller and healthier. Newer grass varieties are greener, deeper rooted, more drought and disease resistant. Introducing these new grass varieties to your lawn will greatly improve its appearance and vigour. The ideal time to over-seed is after scarification when seed can easily come into contact with bare soil which will help germination and young grass plant development.
It's a good idea to fertilise the lawn after scarifying as this can help to promote healthy grass re-growth and prevent moss from returning in the future. The type of fertiliser used is important too as you want to allow the new seed to germinate, and the young grass plants to establish, without too much competition from the original plants that are recovering. The correct balance of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus is key to success.
After scarification, measures should be taken to kill any moss spores or remaining pieces of moss. Failing to do this can spread moss around the lawn and this will re-establish in the exposed soil before the grass recovers to compete with it. Ensuring bare areas are seeded and the lawn is correctly fed will encourage strong grass recovery to compete with moss. But it is essential not to skip the moss treatment after scarification – many people forget this.
Incorrect mowing practices are a significant contributing factor to moss establishing in a lawn and out-competing the grass plants. The most common mistakes are infrequent mowing and mowing too short which will weaken grass. Also, mowing into existing moss will cut off part of the moss and spread it around the lawn allowing it to establish in new areas. If there is no grass leaf above the height of the moss, grass will not be able to compete for light.
Preventing moss from returning to your lawn requires a combination of good lawn maintenance practices and addressing the underlying conditions that allowed the moss to grow in the first place. Seasonal moss prevention treatments, along with proper fertilisation, and good soil management practices such as aeration and dethatching are essential. If you have a lawn that tends to get mossy then a light scarification each year will help with this. Getting the balance of treatments and mechanical work right is essential. Speak to a lawncare professional for advice.
Ian Kenyon sits on the committee of the UK Lawn Care Association and owns Shrekfeet Independent Lawncare. He is always happy to offer friendly, professional advice and help: T: 01962 460146 www.shrekfeet.com
“Any good films on?” She kicked off her slippers and curled up with a spaniel on the settee. It was the evening of a long day that had started at first light with a wet nose in her face from a dog asking to be let out.
Any thoughts of returning to bed for a snooze before her alarm went off were stymied by the Spring tweetings of a dawn-chorus-on-steroids. Plus, a pigeon had set up home somewhere in the ivy below her window, although she’d never actually seen it. Cooing on a loop, the phantom pigeon’s stamina and volume were, it had to be said, impressive.
And all of the above had ensured no more sleep; she’d made a cup of tea and finished her book.
Hours (and hours) later, snuggled on the sofa, she contemplated an early night as Himself studied the film guide. “Oh, yes – Netalee Hershlag in a film we haven’t seen and Demetria Guynes in one we have.”
“Oh? What about something with someone we know in it,” she said sleepily.
“You know them both.”
“I do?”
“Yes, Natalie Portman and Demi Moore – it’s their stage names.”
At her surprised expression, he went on, warming to his subject, “Or, we could watch Mark Vincent maybe. Or perhaps Eric Bishop. Now, I know you love them..” Himself smiled enigmatically.
“Are they.. Mark Wahlberg and… Eric Bana?” Sitting up, she had a stab at this new game.
“Nope! Vin Diesel and Jamie Foxx!”
“No way! So. Question. Do you think that they would have become as famous with their real names, as they have with their more distinctive stage ones?”
“I think not. The girl born as the plain Norma Jean Mortenson would not have become the abiding icon that the spectacular Marilyn Monroe was, still is.” Himself was shaking his head.
Upon reflection, she wasn’t sure that she agreed. “Still the same person, though. Still glamorous, beautiful, talented – still with the X-factor.” Himself looked sceptical.
They agreed to disagree and, at the supermarket the following day, she was in the vegetable section. In an effort to improve their ’gut microbiome’,
(a phrase that, until recently, she hadn’t known she didn’t know), she’d introduced a vegetarian night - ‘No-Meat-Monday’.
Himself had no-idea about No-Meat-Monday - she hadn’t told him.
It had been a unilateral decision; some things were best left as a ‘surprise’.
Gazing at the aubergines, she wondered if Himself might find them more appetizing as eggplant? And if she called rocket ‘arugula’, like her favourite American cook, Ina Garten was wont to do, might he find salad more interesting? It had to be said that Zucchini sounded way more exciting than courgette.
To be fair, she reflected, in the beginning of her happy discovery of Ina on Food Network, she hadn’t had a clue what Ms Garten was going on about. What with Ina’s ‘cilantro’, ‘half-and-half’, ‘jelly’ and ‘scallions’. And as for cups of flour and sticks of butter, well, they had required a googled conversion all of their own.
Moving further on, amongst the brassicas, the solution presented itself. Her epicurean epiphany put a smile on her face. She suspected it was what her children called her ‘evil genius’ smile, but fortunately neither they, nor Himself, were there to witness it.
A little later, back at home… “Ooh, what’s for dinner?” Himself enquired, entering the kitchen and sniffing the air appreciatively.
“Choufleur au gratin,” she responded, careful to keep ‘the smile’ in check. That French revision she’d been doing was coming in très useful; she’d been brushing up using her Duolingo app. If they could actually afford ‘vacances en France’ this year (and the excel spreadsheet jury was still out about that), she wanted to be prepared.
Or rather, préparé..
“Sounds delicious. And very fancy,” he beamed. “Smells so good!” he exclaimed as she retrieved the golden-topped, bubbling-sauced dish from the oven.
Did she feel guilty? No. Slightly disingenuous? Well, peut-être. Un peu. As she watched Himself tuck in enthusiastically, smacking his lips and making general noises of enjoyment, she pondered that he might be right after all.
His old friend, cauliflower cheese, by any other name.. was better!
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Looking ahead to the Summer, from 28th to 30th June, we will set up in the stunning surroundings of Bishop’s Waltham Palace for some great performances for the whole family.
On Friday 28th June we invite you all to put on your dancing shoes and join us for a Festival Ceilidh. Music and caller will be provided by the ever popular Jigfoot. Why not bring along your picnic and settle in for an evening of family fun? There will be a licensed bar and we might be seeing a surprise interval act!
Following unprecedented demand, Saturday 29th June’s day of music on the Festival Stage has hit the licencing maximum capacity and is Sold Out! We have an incredible line up of the very best in local talent, including Sue Apicella, The Petites, The Jays, Dan Apps and more, all topped off with a set from Ibiza Icon Brandon Block!
Finally, why not join us on Sunday 30th June for two outdoor theatre productions?
The magical tale of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” is presented in the afternoon by Festival newcomers This Is My Theatre as part of their national tour.
“There’s no place like home!”
When Dorothy Gale is carried from her home in Kansas by a cyclone, she finds herself in the magical land of Oz. There she must journey to the Emerald City to meet with the great Wizard and, with the help of the friends she meets along the way, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. Based on the original novel by L. Frank Baum, children and adults alike will love this ever-popular story reimagined for the stage.
Then to round off the weekend, Festival favourites Rain or Shine Theatre Company present their evening production of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest”.
When two Victorian gentlemen assume the name of ‘Earnest’, to win the affections of
two ladies determined to marry a man of that name, the scene is set for Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners and triviality. Rain or Shine invites you into the world of handbags, perambulators, cucumber sandwiches, muffins, butlers, the English upper class, and of course, that theatrical tour de force – Lady Bracknell!
We are on the lookout for volunteers to help marshall these events. If you’d like to support the festival by donating your time for an afternoon or evening shift, we can offer two complimentary tickets to the Festival Ceilidh, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz or The Importance Of Being Earnest; one for you and one for someone else to enjoy the experience with you.
Details of all events and tickets are available at www.bwfestival.art
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'With the most ample means for the rescue of thousands of human beings... shall we still leave them to their fate?' That was the question posed by the RNLI’s founder, Sir William Hillary.
Lionel Lukin had paved the way for the first purpose-built lifeboat when he designed the world’s first unsinkable boat and patent it in 1785.
On 4th March 1824 Sir William Hillary’s vision for a service, dedicated to saving lives at sea, became a reality. Over 30 eminent gentlemen attended including the anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce and Captain George Manby (inventor of the Manby Mortar for throwing a line to a foundering ship, onto which was secured a towing hawser). The meeting was held in Bishopsgate’s London Tavern. Vice-president and Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Charles MannersSutton, presided over the meeting alongside; aristocrats, clerics, politicians, naval officers, brokers, bankers, merchants and philanthropists.
12 resolutions were unanimously passed including:-
• ‘That an Institution can now be formed… to be supported by donations and annual subscriptions.’
• ‘That such immediate assistance be afforded to persons rescued as their necessities may require.’
• ‘That the subjects of all nations be equally objects of the Institution, as well in war as in peace [and] that medallions or pecuniary rewards be given to those who rescue lives…’
These 12 resolutions together with a further nine resolutions, mainly recognising the efforts of the key players, were also approved. A year earlier on 28 February 1823, Sir William Hillary had made an impassioned appeal to the nation. He published a pamphlet detailing his plans for a lifeboat service manned by trained crews for all of the UK and Ireland. He sent the pamphlet to the Admiralty, ministers and prominent citizens, appealing for the formation of a National Institution for the Preservation of Lives and Property from Shipwreck. At its heart of would be; “A large body of men in constant readiness to risk their own lives for the preservation of those whom they have never known or seen, perhaps
of another nation, merely because they are fellow creatures in extreme peril.”
The priorities of the institution would be:-
• First, the preservation of human life from shipwreck,
• Secondly (provide) assistance to vessels in distress,
• Thirdly the preservation of vessels and property,
• Fourthly the prevention of plunder and depredations in case of shipwreck,
• Fifthly the succour and support of those persons who may be rescued,
• Sixthly the bestowing of suitable rewards on those who rescue the lives of others from shipwreck or who assist vessels in distress.
200 years ago and The Admiralty, sitting in Somerset House, refused to help! OK, so that was then. Better late than never and it’s been a very different story for a very long time! I have been involved in Search and Rescue on a number of occasions and can vouch for the RNLI’s professionalism and the RN’s willingness to assist. 12 miles off the coast of Portugal, steaming north to Portsmouth. Morning Watch. “Warship this is Merchant Ship, I have a small open boat on my port bow, request you investigate!” An English couple had hired a boat wearing only their swimming costume, for an afternoon picnic and fun in the sun. The outboard engine cut out 200 yards from shore, they shouted and waved. The holiday makers ashore couldn’t hear above the crash of the surf so waved back. 400 yards from shore. Nobody waved back. That second night they drifted
through a fishing fleet, but didn’t have a torch. 2 days and 2 nights later we rescued them, lowered our sea boat, disconnected the fuel line, blew through it, reconnected it, pulled the cord and the engine fired first time!
The first person to leave a gift to the RNLI was John Henry Hecker of Finsbury Square, London, £1000 in 1825. Since when gifts have come in many and various forms, from a set of gold teeth, a pig farm and a 100 year old bottle of cognac. A thought for numismatics, The Royal Mint has struck a coin, “To pay tribute to the courageous volunteers of the RNLI over the last two centuries and to its volunteers’ selfless dedication of saving lives.” A percentage of the price of each coin will be donated by The Royal Mint in support of the RNLI.
In 1891 the industrialist Sir Charles Macara answered the RNLI’s call for help, following the tragic loss of volunteers from two lifeboat crews. Five years earlier, 27 men from Southport and St. Annes died while trying to rescue sailors from the stricken vessel SY Mexico. He decided to organise a collection. Charles and his wife Marion set up a committee and organised the first Lifeboat Saturday in Manchester in aid of the RNLI. It was the first charity street collection ever recorded, and demonstrated that, wherever people lived, and whatever their means, they were determined to support the RNLI’s cause.
A Service of Thanksgiving to mark 200 years of the RNLI will be held in Westminster Abbey on 4th March 2024.
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Learn 2 Live is a new, unique clinic helping teenagers overcome challenges with mental ill-health and associated problematic behaviours. They support, guide and enable young people to take the vital first steps on their path to a brighter future.
This week Learn 2 Live opened their doors to the first cohort embarking on a distinctive, six-week, residential programme. Each child will follow an individually tailored course of treatment and therapies to build strength, confidence and resilience from within. This collaborative, personalised intervention leads them from initial admission to successful transition and post-discharge support.
According to data just released by the Royal College of Physicians, the number of children referred to emergency mental healthcare in England has soared by 53% in just three years. More than 600 mentally ill children a week are deteriorating to such a state that they have reached crisis point and NHS child and adolescent mental health services are under unprecedented pressure, with waiting lists an average of five months, and in the worst cases as long as two years.
The mental health charity ‘Young Minds’ says “Young people today are facing a unique combination of challenges, including the consequences of the pandemic and academic catch-up, which are taking a toll on their mental health.” Recognising the warning sign of a mental health challenge and acting before it gets worse, results in much better outcomes. Early intervention can save a young person and their loved ones from stress, prevent more serious symptoms from developing and reduce the chance
of problems with work, family, school and substance use. Plus it can help reduce medical costs and the overall burden on family and friends.
Learn 2 Live is the brainchild of Luchie Cawood, an experienced educationalist and ex principal and director of Eaton House Schools in London. Luchie has personal experience of the devastation a child’s mental ill-health can have and as a result began the development of Learn 2 Live in 2021. She is determined that families get the help they need when they find themselves with nowhere to turn and has established a bursary programme to widen access to the clinic’s programme.
Commenting on this announcement, Luchie said: “My vision to build Learn 2 Live comes from my own experiences of trying to find an appropriate level of mental health provision for a member of my own family and failing to do so. It is clear that there is a desperate need to provide a circuit-break for young people who are unable to build their self-esteem and their resilience through existing care in the community. Our aim is to give our young people the tools that they need to thrive in the wider world.”
Our expert psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and mental health coaches bring extensive experience in evidence-based treatments, united in a commitment to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care for the mental health and well-being of our adolescent residents.
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The rolling hills of Hampshire’s chalk downlands are amazing havens for butterflies. These colourful creatures light up the landscape, and are a crucial food source for birds, bats, small mammals, and amphibians. If you take a walk around our local chalk streams, keep an eye out for these blue beauties – just remember that the females, which can be partly brown, present more of a challenge!
The earliest to emerge is the holly blue, which can appear as early as April. This first generation is followed by another in August, and sometimes a third in October. As its name suggests, this species tends to congregate around holly plants in the springtime, although the summer generation mostly relies on ivy. Unlike the others in our list, this butterfly is pale blue on the underside of its wings.
Britain’s most widespread blue butterfly, the common blue, is able to roam due to the prevalence of its favourite foodplant: common bird’s-foot-trefoil. You can often spot it in grassy areas, including along
riverbanks. Look for individuals or pairs in late May, and again in late August. As with the holly blue, a third generation can sometimes arrive in October if the weather has been warm.
The chalk hill blue is the largest blue butterfly on our list, and the second largest in Britain. It is mostly confined to chalk downlands, as they are the main habitat for horseshoe vetch – its sole foodplant. Unusually, the chalk hill blue has just one generation, which emerges from July to September. The caterpillars secrete a sweet substance, so ant colonies will often protect them from predators.
Eating only horseshoe vetch is a trait shared by the Adonis blue, although this butterfly prefers to find its food on slopes with shorter grasses. Like those of the chalk hill blue, Adonis blue caterpillars have a symbiotic relationship with ants. Despite a significant decline in its overall population, this species can still be seen at sites across Hampshire in late May and late August.
If you’re keen to learn more about these amazing animals, the local branch of
Butterfly Conservation holds guided walks throughout the spring and summer. To discover the wonderful world of chalk streams, explore the Watercress and Winterbournes scheme at hiwwt.org.uk/ winterbournes. Our work is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
‘The Future of the UK’s Water Resources’ 14th March, 7pm.
A growing population and changing climate are putting our water resources under mounting pressure. How can we avoid a future of shortages?
‘An Introduction to Floodplain Meadows’ 25th April, 7pm.
Floodplain meadows bring beauty and biodiversity to the landscape, but many have been lost over time. How can we restore these habitats?
Book your tickets at hiwwt.org.uk/ winterbournes
The organisers of Hat Fair, the UK’s longest running festival of Outdoor Arts, are looking for market traders for the festival weekend. The festival, which takes place throughout the streets and green spaces of Winchester over the first weekend of July, will have pitches available for traders on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July.
Market traders will have the opportunity to engage with hundreds of people visiting the city over
Southern Voices launch their ruby anniversary season on 23 March in the Chapel of St Cross at 7.30pm. 40 years of singing together is a big achievement and the choir’s popularity has endured throughout the years. They commence celebrations with a concert featuring a stunning 40 voice-part piece which is rarely performed.
Spem in alium by Thomas Tallis is a majestic work, written to impress the court of Queen Elizabeth 1, that requires eight choirs, each with 5 voice parts. The choir will be boosted in numbers to achieve this by welcoming back past members to join them. They will stand surrounding the audience and this, together with the renowned acoustic of the chapel, will create a most amazing sound experience.
Booking is essential and tickets are selling fast. You can find more information on the other pieces in the programme and buy tickets on the website: southernvoices.co.uk - Registered charity 1086868
the weekend, coming to enjoy the circus, magic, comedy, song, dance and more. The markets are an integral part of the festival and the organisers are looking for craft, retail, charity, food, coffee and ice cream stalls to compliment the joyful atmosphere of the festival. The organisers will match each stall with a suitable location in the city centre and audience. The application process is now open, places are limited so be sure to get your application in early. Preference will be given to local businesses.
Please visit www.hatfair.co.uk/info/traders for more information and a link to the application form. The closing date for applications is Friday 05 April 2024.
Hat Fair is run by the arts and education charity, Play to the Crowd, which also runs Theatre Royal Winchester and Playmakers creative learning and community engagement.
This year Hat Fair runs from Friday 05 –Sunday 07 July 2024.
Chesil Theatre Winchester was delighted to welcome the new Bishop of Winchester, The Rt. Revd Philip Mounstephen and Mrs Mounstephen to a performance of Noel Coward’s comedy Private Lives on Monday 22nd January 2024. Joining Bishop Philip were Chesil Theatre Patron Lady Mary Fagan and President, Tom Williams.
Private Lives marked the directorial debut of Nicky Hubbard whose vision created not only a sell-out show with shining performances but also a dazzling environment throughout the theatre with decorations, live music and unique cocktails echoing the 1930s ambience of the play.
Chesil Theatre Chairman, Stephanie Danby said:
“As a keen theatre-goer with a love of literature, we were so pleased Bishop Philip could enjoy this piece of quintessential English playwriting. Chesil Theatre has a long connection with previous Bishops of Winchester including a unique history of Winchester written by Chesil Theatre to mark celebrations for the cathedral’s 900th anniversary in 1993. More recently we’ve held several outdoor shows in the beautiful gardens of Wolvesey Palace and we’re looking forward to further collaborations in the near future.”
The nave of Wincheter Cathedral will resound with magnificent baroque trumpets and timpani as the Waynflete Singers are joined by Florilegium for a brilliant evening of Baroque Masterpieces on Saturday March 9th. The evening features two joyful choral works, Bach’s Magnificat and Handel’s Dettingen Te Deum.
Bach’s Magnificat is one of his most popular works, with five part chorus, five soloists and full baroque orchestra complete with trumpets and timpani. Handel’s Dettingen Te Deum, the hymn of praise written as a thanksgiving for the victory at the battle of Dettingen, similarly resounds with trumpets and an exultant sound. An outstanding line-up of soloists will join the choir. Baroque ensemble Florilegium, described in the Times as ‘One of the most flamboyant of the younger generation of British Baroque ensembles’ are well known to Winchester audiences for their stylish playing and lightness of touch. Their world-class performances have been enjoyed by in concert halls as far-flung as Buenos Aires, Sydney and Berlin.
The choral works will be complemented by Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 3, a showpiece for the strings, and Handel’s delightful Organ Concerto ‘‘The Cuckoo and the Nightingale’, with its lovely evocation of bird song. The solo part in the organ concerto will be played by George Castle, formerly organist at Worcester Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral. Andrew Lumsden, director of the Waynflete Singers will conduct and bring his usual passion and precision to the performance.
Booking is open now through the Winchester Cathedral website What’s On page.
Winchester Cathedral | Baroque Masterpieces (winchester-cathedral.org.uk)
Cathedral Box Office: 01962 857275
Ticket prices: £15.00 - £50.00
