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JUNE 1 JUNE

New Music Makers present A World of Songs From 7.30pm at KCC Hedge End, SO30 4BZ. Tickets: £10, concessions: £8. Available from www.newmusicmakers.com,The Flower Garden or 01489 781836.

2 JUNE Meet the Missionary and Afternoon Tea 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Free Street, Bishop’s Waltham. It will be lovely to see you and share with you the ministry Carrie Pither has been doing over the last two years and her future mission work with Africa Inland Mission.

Everyone welcome.

2 JUNE West Meon Church Fete Come and enjoy an afternoon of jazz, cream teas, hot dogs, Pimms and side shows including bouncy castle. Stalls include: cakes, plants, toys, household, books, preserves, tombola and bottles.

There will also be a raffle with many great local prizes to be won. £2 entry. Free parking and dogs on leads welcome. From 2pm - 4pm at West Meon House,West Meon, Petersfield, GU32 1JG.

9 JUNE Wickham Church Fete From 12.30pm at Beverly, Southwick Road. In aid of St Nicholas Church, entry by donation.

Free parking.

10 JUNE Sparsholt Garden Opening NGS From 1.30pm to 5pm. Roses should be looking their best in the walled garden at The Deane House in Sparsholt, SO21 2LR which is opening for the National Gardens Scheme. A wide variety of perennials and shrubs have been added to the terraced borders over the years.

Do bring friends and family for an afternoon out to stroll around or to just enjoy a cup of tea and homemade cake in the shade of one of the magnificent beech trees near the house. Plants for sale. For more information ring 01962 776 425 or visit www.ngs.org.uk

16 JUNE Durley Church Fete From 12.30pm - 3.30pm at Wintershill Hall, Scivier's Lane, Durley, SO32 2AL. Lunches, teas, stalls, sideshows, band. A real, traditional English fete not to be missed.

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All Saints Jazz Afternoon – A Fete With A Difference At The Mackinlay's Garden, Cross Keys,The Cross, East Meon from 2pm - 4.30pm. Come and enjoy an afternoon listening to jazz.With afternoon teas, together with stalls including games, cakes and produce. Entry £2 – kids free.

23 JUNE Shedfield Village Fete 1-4pm.Village Fete with car show. Always lots of classic cars to see and a traditional fete to enjoy.

Contact info@yeomansyearbook.org.uk for more information or ring 07710307880

23 JUNE West End Singers Concert 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Otterbourne Village Hall, SO21 2ET. Presenting our musical trip of a Journey through Time through the decades with music from Holst, Gershwin, Bacharach, Queen, Coldplay and many more. Fully licensed bar available. Free tea and cakes will be served during the interval.Tickets: Adults £12, children free. Book your tickets online at www. westendsingers.co.uk or for further information call 01489 880554.There will be a retiring collection in aid of Pyjama Fairies

23 JUNE East Meon Gardens Open Event Between 2pm - 5pm. Stunning gardens being opened, from small courtyard gardens to walled gardens, something for everyone. £5.00 for a ‘roving ticket’ with under 16’s going free.

Teas in the Church Hall and profits from Gardens Open will be going to The Rosemary Foundation.

JULY 1 JULY Meon Valley Branch of the Jubilee Sailing Trust Live Music and Afternoon Tea At the Old Rectory Gardens,Wickham, PO16 6HR by kind permission of Neville Craig.

From 2.30pm on Saturday 28th July. Stroll in the beautiful acres of gardens, listen to Aurora, the fabulous French Chanteuse. Enjoy a delicious homemade tea, bring your own chairs or blankets. Free parking, well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Raffle with fabulous prizes, strictly limited number of tickets.Tickets, in advance only, £15, from rogermorfill@sky.com or 01489 892823. All proceeds from this event will go to the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a local charity which promotes the integration of people of all abilities, able-bodied and disabled, through the challenge of Tall Ship sailing on Lord Nelson and Tenacious.

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afternoon 30th June 2018, 2pm to 5pm on the Warnford playground in Lippen Lane.

Admittance will be FREE. There will be all the usual stalls, model boat races, a Tombola, train rides in a neighbouring garden, ferret races and Teas. All on this lovely area beside the River Meon. Do come with the children and enjoy a real country fete.

4 & 5 JULY Mayville High School presents Disney's High School Musical Showing at 2pm and 7pm at the King's Theatre, Southsea

30 JUNE Soberton Church Fete The annual Soberton Church Fete takes place on St Peter's Church Green, SO32 3PF. From 2pm, enjoy a full range of stalls, games, displays, auction of promises, tug of war, village dog show plus much more. Refreshments available, cream teas, cakes, BBQ, Strawberries and ice creams.

Entry £2, under 12's free.

30 JUNE Upham Church Fete 12pm - 4pm. Please follow signs to Upham House. Admission £2, children under 16 are free. Fun dog show, flower show, lots of stalls.

Upham School dancing, Children's Races, Donkey Cart, BBQ and lots more.

30 JUNE Warnford Village Fete Warnford Fete will be held on Saturday

14 JULY 61st Curdridge Country Show 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 £13 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, Hog Roast, Burgers and our new 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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ow in its 21st year, the 2018 Winchester Festival brings nine days of music, drama, talks and the visual arts to the city’s many wonderful venues. Highlights include award-winning choir Tenebrae performing in the Cathedral and Jeremy Paxman and Mary Berry speaking in our series of talks.

Church, 9th to 13th July • Piatti Quartet, Church of St Cross, 10th July • Tenebrae, A Hymn of Heavenly Beauty, Cathedral Nave, 12th July • National Youth Jazz Orchestra Nonet, Great American Songbook, St Paul’s Church, 14th July

In the year that commemorates the centenary of the Armistice in 1918, the opening concert brings together a choir from Hampshire with a choir from Germany to present one of the glories of the choral repertoire, Bach’s Magnificat; over the following eight days there will be music from Allegri and Bernstein to Tallis and Whitacre, talks on spies,solitude, cathedrals and current affairs, an intriguing tale of Winchester’s connection with Alcoholics Anonymous and a series of lunchtime recitals showcasing Hampshire’s exceptional young musicians.

It is only possible to present the Winchester Festival each year because of the generosity and enthusiasm of our many sponsors, donors and patrons. We are once again indebted to our Principal Sponsor, Godwins Solicitors, whose commitment for the third year is tremendously appreciated.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2018 Winchester Festival in July and hope that you will find much to interest and entertain you in this year’s programme.

Carol Butler (Festival Director) and Ginny Sherriff (Literature Consultant)

Talks

• John Humphrys, Theatre Royal, 7th July • Jeremy Paxman in conversation with Alastair Stewart, A Life in Questions, Theatre Royal, 8th July • Chris Packham, Pictures from the Edge of the World, Guildhall, 9th July • Suzannah Lipscomb, The Tudors, Theatre Royal, 10th July • Paddy Ashdown, Game of Spies, Theatre Royal, 11th July • Simon Jenkins, England’s Cathedrals, Theatre Royal, 12th July • Mary Berry in conversation with Kirsty Wark, Guildhall, 13th July • Terry Waite, Solitude, Guildhall, 13th July • Richard Dawkins, Science in the Soul, Guildhall, 14th July

Drama Music

• Southern Voices and the Choir of St Katharine’s Church Braunschweig, Bach’s Magnificat, Cathedral Nave, 6th July • The Waynflete Singers, Earthly Delights and the Garden of Love, New Hall, Winchester College, 7th July • Winchester Camerata, St Paul’s Church, 8th July • Lunchtime young musicians’ series, St Lawrence’s 6

• An Honest Soldier, Cathedral Lady Chapel, 8th and 9th July • Between the Covers, Winchester in Literature Walk, Tourist Information Centre, 10th to 13th July www.winchesterfestival.co.uk Booking line: 01962 857 276 For events at the Theatre Royal www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre booking line: 01962 840 440

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DROXFORD COUNTRY FAIR 2018 SATURDAY 2ND JUNE

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elcome to the best Country Fair in the area, a charming rural event with fun for all the family in a picturesque setting. ​Cast your mind back in time and enjoy an old fashioned day out. Droxford Country Fair is proud of its heritage. We are lucky enough to hold our fair

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in a unique location combining the Church, the village square, the manor garden and the rectory garden. A truly stunning location.

A warm welcome awaits you at Droxford Country Fair from 12:30pm til 4:00pm. Dog Show, falconry, Tractor & car show, live music, fancy dress competition, llamas, alpacas, coconut shy, hoopla, ladder toss, pot-luck, the ever popular 'chicken in a basket' game.

Toffee apples, Ice cream, Margaret's famous BBQ, Bar selling local ale and Pimms. Artisans selling homestyle, jewellery, wooden items, produce, plants, flowers. Afternoon Tea will be served in the Church.

We aim to be the best value Country Fair, providing entertainment and a warm welcome to all the family. Come along and step back in time for a real country fair experience. Everyone’s welcome. Just £2 entrance and FREE for children under 14. So much to see and do, it’s the most traditional country fair for miles around. There’s something for every generation.

For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/droxfordcountryfair/

BRITTEN – WAR REQUIEM, THE ANVIL, BASINGSTOKE

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fter two very successful Brocante Flea Markets last year which was attended by hundreds of people we are BACK AGAIN on the 8th July with a huge array of items for sale, there will be some of your favourite stands and additional new ones so whether you like Antiques, Collectables, Vintage, Curios, Bric a brac or Vinyl records together with those items you never thought you needed.

Why not come down, parking is FREE, all the family are welcome, This is a www.lovebishopwaltham.com initiative to celebrate what this beautiful market town can offer. Some of the local shops will be open together with coffee shops,the deli and restaurants together with street foods.

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ifelong pacifist Benjamin Britten was asked to compose his War Requiem for the consecration of the rebuilt Coventry Cathedral in 1962 after its destruction in World War II. The work weaves together the Latin Mass text of a traditional requiem with the devastating war poetry of Wilfred Owen to produce a powerful denunciation of the wickedness of war and a warning to future generations of the senselessness of taking up arms against one’s fellow man. 2018 marks the centenary of the end of the Great War, the “war to end all wars” according to H G Wells, and many choirs across the country will be giving performances of Britten’s timeless message of peace and denunciation of war in this year.

Basingstoke Choral Society, Southampton Philharmonic Choir, Southampton University Philharmonic Choir and the City of Southampton Orchestra combine their considerable resources for this unique performance. They will be joined by a children’s choir from the Pilgrims’ School, Winchester, along with the internationally renowned London Mozart Players at the Anvil, Basingstoke on Saturday 9 June. Full details of the event can be found by visiting www.war-requiem2018.uk There will be a ‘Hampshire Remembers’ remembrance wall, where we extend an invitation to all participants to dedicate their attendance at the concert to anyone of any nationality adversely affected by any war by adding a personal message to the wall.

“My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity…

All a poet can do today is warn.” Wilfred Owen

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iz commenced her career as a Health and Beauty Editor for Woman’s Journal magazine, during which time she was encouraged to write the first of her books on wellbeing and nutrition – Vital Oils.

A television debut followed, covering health and beauty for ITV’s This Morning program. This led to her own show, Liz Earle Lifestyle, which ran for three series.

In 2015 Liz returned to This Morning and she now has a regular ‘Inside Out Beauty’ slot. It encapsulates the belief that ‘you are what you eat’ and all the benefits a good diet brings to health and beauty. Towards the end of last year, Liz also filmed a mini-series on living well for This Morning in Sardinia and Greece, which was screened in January 2018.

In 1995 she co–founded Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare, now the global brand Liz Earle Beauty Co. Liz was awarded the MBE in 1997 for services to the beauty industry.

Although the Liz Earle Beauty Co. is now owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, Liz remained a global ambassador for the brand until stepping away completely in 2017. This allowed her to pursue her commitment to her quarterly magazine Liz Earle Wellbeing, which she founded in 2015, her regular podcast series and You Tube channel, and her Fairtrade jewellery range, Liz Earle Fair and Fine.

Liz lives with her family on a farm in the West Country.

She is an ambassador for the Sustainable Food Trust, Love British Food and Compassion in World Farming and was instrumental in the development of the food labeling pressure group FLAG (Food Labeling Agenda). Although engrossed in her new life, she still has a soft spot for Hampshire.

Does Liz have a favourite place in Hampshire?

I love visiting Chewton Glen Hotel for its amazing cookery school and restaurant food, incredible treehouses and lovely spa.

Your journey is extraordinary: television presenter, prolific author, developer and co-founder of a global brand, ambassador, and charity founder. How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance?

Family life comes first, so I get the really important dates such as school plays and concerts, holidays, parents’ evenings, etc. into the diary at the beginning of the year and then schedule work and social events around them.

I particularly try to book my travel times and work trips during term-time when I’m not missed as much.

With travelling so much is there one thing you really miss and would take with you if you could?

My photo albums. I make a single leather-bound album for each year, filled with the best family pictures. I have over thirty of these now and they are one of most treasured possessions.

How would you describe yourself? Entrepreneur, writer, ecologist, philanthropist, organic farmer or all of the above?

I would describe myself as an author, wellbeing entrepreneur, TV presenter and farmer.

What inspires you?

I find nature and the changing seasons endlessly inspiring, which is why Liz Earle Wellbeing is a quarterly magazine that embraces a new season in every new issue. My love of nature is also reflected in my jewellery collection, Fair and Fine which is inspired by my lifelong love of botanicals.

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Born in Portsmouth, Liz Earle is the best selling author of 35 books, a TV presenter, an entrepreneur and a farmer.

What fears do you have for the future of people’s health in the UK? I think that there is a high level of awareness now about the ‘you are what you eat’ message, but the next challenge is to make people aware that it’s actually more than that. It’s ‘what we eat has eaten’ that really matters and that impacts on your health and wellbeing. We need to think much bigger picture.

Are your children following in your footsteps?

I have 5 children ranging in age from 7 to 26 so it’s difficult to say what my youngest one will end up doing at this stage! However, I’m very fortunate to have my eldest child, Lily, working with me as the Digital Editor for Liz Earle Wellbeing – she’s incredibly talented and it’s lovely to get to spend so much time with her. We work really well together.

Three things you can’t live without.

My family: I’m at my happiest when at home on the farm with all five of my children.

A daily dose of probiotics: Since writing my last book, The Good Gut Guide, I’m more aware than ever of the benefits of probiotics and I like to start my day with a glass of kefir, a live super-yoghurt drink packed with powerfully beneficial probiotics that gives me a real boost in the morning.

My smart phone: I love connecting with my Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine readers on social media, especially Instagram, which does seem to foster the nicest online community. I have my own account too @LizEarleMe. What next for Liz Earle MBE? On a personal note, having recently travelled through Sardinia and Greece for a mini-series for This Morning on Blue Zones and the secrets to living long and well, I’ll be putting some of what I learnt into practice this year. This includes weaving ‘pockets of still’ into my day, spending more time with my family and making vegetables and legumes the centre of my diet, enjoying even more seasonal and locallygrown fruit and veg – especially anything green!

On a professional note, the next step for Liz Earle Wellbeing, my quarterly digital and print magazine, is to go global!

There can be no doubt Liz Earle will achieve all she sets out to do.

Her new book The Good Menopause Guide by Liz Earle is published on 8 March 2018. (Orion Spring, £25).

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Leisure SOUTHWICK VILLAGE D-DAY REVIVAL - 9TH & 10TH JUNE 2018

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or the fifth year running, the village of Southwick is joining in partnership with Southwick Park to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day by offering an exciting and unique opportunity for visitors from all over the world to breathe in the atmosphere of those historic days at the nerve-centre of Operation Overlord. (Southwick is just North of Portsmouth on the South Coast of England, PO17 6EA).

Celebrity speakers now confirmed

Bill Moffatt – Operation Fortitude: Saturday 9th June @ 11:45 Renowned archaeologist Bill Moffatt will be speaking about ‘Operation Fortitude’. The Germans knew that at some stage the Allies would launch a cross-Channel invasion, but they were unsure of exactly where or when it would take place. As a crucial part of their preparations for D-Day, the Allies developed a deception plan to draw attention away from Normandy.

The D-Day deception plan was codenamed Operation ‘Fortitude’ and was part of a larger overall deception strategy – Operation ‘Bodyguard’.

‘Fortitude’ consisted of two parts: ‘Fortitude North’ was meant to fool the Germans into thinking that the Allies would launch an attack on Norway, and ‘Fortitude South’ was designed to convince the Germans that an invasion would occur north-east of Normandy in the Pas de Calais.

Max Arthur OBE – The Paras: Sunday 10th June @ 11:45 Max Arthur is acclaimed for his speciality in sourcing first-hand recollections of the twentieth century, particularly the First and Second World War. He was recognised in the 2013 New Year Honours with an OBE for his services to military history. He is the author of many bestsellers including Forgotten Voices of the Great War and Forgotten Voices of the Second World War.. He has presented two television documentaries based on his books: The Brits Who Fought For Spain for the History Channel and ‘Dambusters’.

He will be talking about his latest book, ‘The Paras’. Published to coincide with 75th anniversary of its formation, this is the definitive history of the iconic Parachute Regiment. From the daring raids of World War 2 through Northern Ireland, The Falklands, Bosnia and Afghanistan, the Paras have a reputation for being where the fighting is fiercest.

For more information and tickets please visit: www.southwickrevival.co.uk

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BISHOP'S WALTHAM FESTIVAL PRESENTS MUSIC AND THEATRE IN JUNE Come And Sing Day Workshop

Saturday 16th June at St Peter's Church, Bishop's Waltham 10.00 – 4.00pm; £10 for the day, optional lunch £5.

Join other keen singers and spend a day having fun learning songs from musicals with a professional choirmaster, followed by a public evening performance. No need to be able to read music.To Register: Email: bettyden_2000@yahoo.co.uk

Festival Singers Evening Concert

Saturday 16th June at St Peter's Church, Bishop's Waltham 6.30pm; Tickets: £5 at the door. Hear the popular songs from musicals learned through the day by the newly formed Come and Sing choir.

The Railway Children

Saturday 30th June in Bishop's Waltham Palace Grounds Grounds open 1.00pm, performance at 2.00pm.

Heartbreak Productions (in association with www.bwfestival. co.uk) perform their magical adaptation of E Nesbit's classic tale of family secrets, bravery and steam. Bring a rug or chair and your picnic. Hot/cold drinks and ices on sale. Tickets: Adult £12; Child (5 – 15 yrs) £7; Family (max. 4 people incl. at least one Child) £32. Under 5s free. Tickets: BoutiqueME, High Street,BW or online at www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk

Much Ado About Nothing

Saturday 30th June in Bishop's Waltham Palace Grounds Grounds open 6.00pm, performance at 7.30pm. Rain or Shine Theatre (in association with www.bwfestival.co.uk) will perform a 20th century version of Shakespeare's comedy in the grounds of Bishop's Waltham Palace. Bring a rug or chair and your picnic. Hot/cold drinks and ices on sale. Tickets: Adult £18; Concessions £15; Child (5 – 15 yrs) £6.

For more information for any of these events please visit: www.bwfestival.co.uk

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THE POPULAR, ANNUAL BISHOP'S WALTHAM EASTER EGG HUNT RETURNED FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS

FAWLEY FARM FEEDS HORSE & DOG SHOW & FRIENDS OF WEST MEON SCHOOL FUN ON THE FIELD DAY SUNDAY 1ST JULY

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awley Farm Feeds (Privett, GU34) are once again running their very popular and successful Horse & Dog Show, this year it will be on Sunday 1st July 2018. F.O.W.M.S. (Friends of West Meon School) are delighted to have been asked, once again, to support this great family event by running a ‘Fun on the Field’ family day at the same time, using the other side of the field to the horse rings. The very large field will be split in half with the horse show and competitions on one side and the dog show and family day on the other.

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ishop’s Waltham once again hosted the popular Easter Egg Hunt which took place this year during the school holidays. The specialist card shop Best Wishes of Bishop’s Waltham co-ordinates the event every year and local businesses again kindly donated Easter Eggs as prizes.

This year the national greetings card company Carte Blanche Greetings very generously supported the event by providing a large Tatty Teddy dressed as a chick as the star prize which was won by Beth from Bishop’s Waltham, one very happy little girl!

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We are looking to have a large variety of stands and exhibitors together with lots of fun games – a day for everyone, young and old to enjoy! Amongst our games and stands will be CM Sports with a fun inflatable obstacle course amongst other things, Spirited Adventure will be back with their very popular bushcraft demonstrations and skills, The Southdown Bloodhounds, ferret racing, facepainting, crockery smashing, welly wanging, tombolas for all, craft stalls, handmade goods, small animal petting, children’s have a go sand art - the list goes on….and on!

In addition, there will be a fantastic BBQ, teas, coffees and cakes, ice cream van and a Beer, Cider and Pimms tent to keep everyone happy!

A bit about F.O.W.M.S. – we are raising funds towards revamping the IT suite at our small village school, as well as continuing to improve our outdoor Nature Station near the railway line in West Meon.

Last year, due in part to the generosity of Andrea & Matt Povey at Fawley Farm Feeds, we were able to commit to building work on our school that would otherwise have been impossible – this will be starting late Spring of this year.

Please put July 1st in your diary and come and have some fun!!! The first horse class is at 9am with the Dog Show starting at 12 o’clock.

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he annual Soberton Church Fete takes place on St Peter's Church Green (SO32 3PF) on Saturday 30 June from 2pm. Enjoy a full range of Stalls, Games and Displays - including Country Fare, Toys, Books, Grand Draw, Auction of Promises, Coconut Shy, Tug of War Competition,Village Dog Show plus much more. Refreshments available - Cream Teas, Cakes, BBQ, Strawberries and Ice creams.

Entry £2. Under 12's free, Ample free parking. A great day out for all the family. For information contact 01489 877712 or email sobertonfete@gmail.com

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DISCOVER YOUR DREAM WEDDING AT THREE CHOIRS VINEYARDS

journey as a married couple. If you dream of a romantic outdoors wedding, then your dreams have come true!

The wooden gazebo sitting amongst the vines is the most beautiful location to hold an outdoor ceremony. The vineyard has recently made some updates to the venue to provide an indoor ceremony room and breath-taking backdrops.

Amid the vines sits the Old Winery and courtyard, beautifully renovated into a rustic barn perfect to hold your wedding breakfast and evening reception. 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, but is also the perfect canvas to transform for each wedding.

Three Choirs has a small but friendly team of wedding coordinators, there to help each wedding run smoothly and ensure the bride and groom have the perfect day. An enchanting, romantic setting for a relaxed and enjoyable day.

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picturesque vineyard nestled amongst the stunning Hampshire countryside at the foot of the Meon Valley.

With exclusive use, the relaxed and unique venue is the perfect place to take your vows and celebrate your new

FANTASTIC NEWS FOR BISHOP'S WALTHAM - NICOLA COOPER IS COMING TO HAIR ART

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air Art welcomes Nicola Cooper our new amazingly talented Senior Stylist. Nikki comes with a wealth of experience having worked in prominent hair salons in Park Gate, Locksheath Centre and Portsmouth. Nikki is such a well-respected, professional, highly trained individual she is a guru within her field her following confirms that. Over the past 10 years Nikki has become a tutor within the industry to enable her to train and motivate her team to help them exceed and improve their goals. Nikki’s commitment & passion is to exceed her client’s needs and aspirations.You don’t just get a stylist with Nikki you gain a friend who actually cares.

We cannot express enough our pleasure that Nikki is bringing all of her experience, expertise and talent to Hair Art and joining our already highly trained Master Schwarzkopf Professional talented team.

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ead Masters salon has been established in picturesque Bishops Waltham for over 25 years, situated in the Basingwell Car Park. Head Masters team of creative stylists and talented apprentices use the exclusive Aveda Range of hair cosmetics. Aveda colour is 96% naturally derived and each client will have their colour customised for them. On going training is very important to Head Masters, with Aveda either in salon or at the Aveda academy in London. This seasons, Orchid Blonde being very popular, as are so many of the gorgeous colours available.

Head Masters invite you for a complimentary consultation, a small tidy up or a complete change, with Aveda in the Salon or the Home Care Range the professional staff will help you choose what is right for you.

Head Masters are excited to welcome a new staff member Claire who has become part of the management team. Claire has enjoyed previously working with Aveda and is looking forward to catching up with clients that she knows from the area . Also to build relationships with new clients and sharing her Aveda experience.

Book a consultation, cut and finish with Claire a receive a Special Money Off Voucher towards a Colour Service.

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Wellbeing LAPIS CARE - COMPLICATED MADE EASY

DELIVERY PERSON REQUIRED FOR THE

MEON VALLEY FORUM IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS

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apis Care was founded in 2015 by registered nurses Liz Blacklock and Hazel Daniel. They started the company because they believed there to be a lack of consistent, holistic, exceptionally good home care provision.

As registered nurses, Hazel & Liz have an approximate 60+ years of experience between them. There are very few incidences within health and social care that they haven’t seen or experienced.

To maintain their registration and practice effectively and safely, Liz and Hazel must regularly revalidate and prove that they abide by their professional code of nursing conduct. This professional approach to care is cascaded down to their staff.

This is an exciting time for Lapis Care. They are expanding their clientele and staff numbers. They shall be imminently rolling out their ‘drop-in’ information sessions around over the forthcoming months. These events are to provide information on the care industry and how to source, In addition there will be inviting various professionals, charities and experts to come along and give short seminars on their specialist areas Light refreshments and cake will be served. Just pop in for a general chat without any obligation or to ask a question.

Lapis are VERY pleased to announce that the Care Quality Commission have recently completed their second inspection of their service and once again Lapis were found to be exceptionally good in all areas and overall. One client told the inspector that; ‘Lapis’ secret is that they treat each person as an individual’ If you have any queries at all about looking for quality home care either now on in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Breaking news; WINNERS!!! of the Mid-Solent Youth Football League 2017/18 Season; Lapis Care are proud to be an Official sponsor of the Waltham Wolves’ Wolverines’ under 18 football team. What a way to end their last ever season.!

Lapis Care Tel: 01489 890016 www.lapiscare.com Unit 9, Shedfield House Dairy, Sandy Lane, Shedfield, SO32 2HQ

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WICKHAM MEONSTOKE, CORHAMPTON & TITCHFIELD FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THESE ROUNDS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH

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Home Care Provider & Consultancy Service Owned and Run by Registered Nurses Care as individual as your are, in your own home so you remain independent for as long as you need Take a break service also available 2 week trial of care to see if we suit each other

CALL FOR AN INFORMAL CHAT TO SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU Cared for Staff = Cared for Clients We value our staff as much as our clients If YOU are interested in joining our small and friendly team, please contact us as per details below.

We look forward to meeting you

Tel: 01489 890016 contact@lapiscare.com www.lapiscare.com UNIT 9, SHEDFIELD HOUSE DAIRY, SANDY LANE, SHEDFIELD, SO32 2HQ

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Ridgemede House “Our Philosophy is to assure and enhance a resident's quality of life”

The accommodation at Ridgemede House is of an excellent standard. All rooms have en-suite facilities. Each room has a telephone with your own personalised number. If required LCD colour televisions can be provided. Wifi is also available on site. CCTV cameras now installed.

The rooms can be tailored to suit you, either a single or married occupancy is available This is a real home away from home atmosphere, with lovingly home cooked meals provided for you

RATING: GOOD STAFF VACANCIES Carers required for day/night/evening shifts For further information please contact a member of our staff

Tel: 01489 892511 • Facebook: Ridgemedecareltd ridgemedecare@hotmail.co.uk • www.ridgemedecareltd.co.uk Rareridge Lane • Bishop’s Waltham • Southampton • SO32 1DX

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Professional HOLIDAY - ALL PACKED AND READY TO GO?

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he holiday season is nearly upon us and there are those vital checks that need to be done in the exciting lead up to that well earned break.

relying on an exchange of letters and telephone calls the couple and the lawyers all meet together to work out matters face to face constructively. Both mediation and collaborative law have the distinct advantage that the process is not driven by a court timetable and can be built around the family’s individual priorities seeking solutions.

Children benefit hugely from knowing that their parents are working out their differences together as reinforced in this quote from Rosie then aged 9 – “It’s about sharing. If you see both parents, it’s sharing time, love, money, everything. I’m quite lucky really ‘cos my dad and mum aren’t rivals or anything. They’re just not together.” (Parent Problems by Bren Neale & Jennifer Flowerdew published by Young Voice).

The Court route remains an option where it is simply not possible to agree the arrangements. The Court has the power to make Specific Issue or Prohibited Steps Orders as well as a Child Arrangements Order. The Court will be invited to consider both parents’ positions and in the absence of a compromise a decision will be imposed which hopefully will cater for everyone’s needs.

However if such a step is being contemplated it is important that an application is made at an early opportunity as otherwise there is risk that there will insufficient time for the Court to consider the case.

•Valid passports – check; •Tickets printed – check; •Travellers’ cheques ordered – check; •Sun cream – check.

However separated couples can face an added dilemma of having to agree the holiday arrangements with a former partner. Parents often have to juggle work commitments and child care through the extended summer holidays and this can be even trickier where lines of communication are strained or broken down completely.

Obviously not everyone is able to reach agreement as to arrangements for the children such as holiday plans and it may be necessary to make an application to the Court for a decision to be made, but what other options are open to the couple?

Often conflict can be resolved through involvement of specialist solicitors. Many family law solicitors are members of Resolution who believe in a constructive and non confrontational approach to sort out the dispute.

Alternatively the couple may decide to try mediation. A mediator will meet with the couple together and will identify the issues on which they cannot agree and assist them with their discussions to try and reach an agreement. However the mediator is neutral and will not take sides and will encourage the couple to take legal advice when necessary.

The couple may prefer to deal with issues through collaborative law where they and their lawyers work together. Rather than

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Grant Cameron

Amy Trench

If you require help or further information please contact Grant Cameron or Amy Trench at our Southampton offices based in Hedge End. They offer a free 30 minute consultation to consider the issues with you and to explore the various options.You can speak to either Grant or Amy at the Southampton Office by phoning 02380 321000.

Alternatively, call into the office by visiting us at The Pavilion, Botleigh Grange Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2AF We understand that family and relationship issues are sensitive and we know that emotions may be running high when you turn to us. That is why we offer all new clients a FREE half hour meeting.

Trethowans Solicitors www.trethowans.com The Pavilion, Botleigh Grange Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2AF

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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

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For more information

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Our family law specialists can advise on:

• Nuptial agreements • Cohabitation agreements • Surrogacy and fertility • Arrangements for children • Separation and divorce • Dissolution of civil partnerships • Division of financial assets on relationship breakdown • Cohabitee disputes • Domestic violence Southampton Office - Tel: 02380 321000 The Pavilion, Botleigh Grange Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2AF

Winchester Office (by appointment only) Tel: 01962 670677 Suite 4, 45 Southgate Street, Winchester, SO23 9EH

www.trethowans.com

Offices also in Salisbury, Poole & Bournemouth

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Community Professional

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BISHOP'S WALTHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC

RICHARD STEEL & PARTNERS

SOCIETY - SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHY

AND NIGEL CHAMBERLAIN & PARTNERS

IN THE MEON VALLEY FOR 10 YEARS

RAISE £1MILLION

Photograph courtesy of Anita Taylor

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he Bishop’s Waltham Camera Club (later changed to the Photographic Society to avoid a clash of abbreviations with the Cricket Club!) was formed in 2008 by Mike Tennent, Alan Inder, John Moore, Nigel Auckland and Mac Didymus - keen amateur photographers who wanted to share their passion for photography with other like-minded people in the local area.

In the beginning meetings were held in each other’s homes and then in The Stables near St Peter’s Church Rectory. Workshops were held at one of the founder member’s business premises in Claylands Road.

Existence of the club was passed around by word of mouth and a display of prints in the window of an empty shop in Bishop’s Waltham High Street. By the end of 2009 the membership had increased to 32.

The Club was invited to display some prints at Hedge End Library which proved popular with the visiting public and members alike and so in 2012 the Society held its first exhibition of member’s prints at the Kings Church in Bishop’s Waltham. There were over 300 visitors over 3 days and the displays were well received. The exhibition has been held annually ever since and has evolved to include a local children’s photographic competition.

Bishop’s Waltham Photographic Society (BWPS) now has a membership of around 60, with varying levels of experience from absolute beginners to experienced members. The Society has always been to improve and develop the skill levels of all our members.

This is now achieved through: talks by external photographers, competitions, workshops, portfolio challenges, photo walks and an annual exhibition of member’s prints.

The Society promotes a friendly and informal atmosphere in which everyone can share their photographic experiences and skills. If you are interested in photography and would like to spend time in the company of like-minded people come along and see how it all works – you will be made most welcome. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month in St Peter’s Church Hall in Bishops Waltham starting at 7.30pm. More details are on the website below. www.bishopswalthamphotosociety.co.uk

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ichard Steel & Partners of Winchester which includes Nigel Chamberlain & Partners of Bishops Waltham started their online donation system in partnership with the charity MuchLoved at the start of 2012, so that they could offer their families and the general public an appropriate and simple way to collect funeral donations by credit and debit cards.

They combined this with a Tribute page facility as an additional bereavement support service for their families, which can be personalised with photographs and visiting donors can also leave a personal message for the family and opt to light a virtual candle.

Richard Steel & Partners found that this new initiative was really appreciated by the families they served, and as well as reducing the administration of processing charitable donations it directed funeral guests to their website, significantly improving overall awareness of the services they offer.

As a result, their tribute and donation system has gone from strength to strength and this year they have reached the amazing total of £1 million raised for charities since starting their online service.

Iain Steel, the fourth generation of the Steel family to lead the firm says that ‘All my long-standing team really like using our MuchLoved service and the rise of funeral online giving has significantly reduced our manual donation administration. More importantly, the families we serve greatly appreciate the personalised online tribute pages we establish for each person, together with the ease of sharing this via social media and the simplicity of donating. It is amazing to reach the cumulative one-million-pound threshold and is testament to the real value of the service.”

MuchLoved Trustee Jonathan Davies says that “Richard Steel & Partners were one of the first Funeral Directors to decide to introduce online funeral tributes and donations for their clients which made them a very early adopter of the service. We’re delighted that they’ve now reached such a fantastic milestone and look forward to helping them raise more money for good causes in years to come.”

MuchLoved is the registered charity that has pioneered the development of Tribute sites in the UK over the last decade and offers Funeral Directors the simplest and most efficient method of publishing funeral notices and processing donations whilst at the same time offering their families a truly special way of sending condolences and sharing memories.

Nigel Chamberlain & Partners Tel: 01489 892640 www.chamberlainfunerals.co.uk

& Partners Independent Family NigelFUNERAL Chamberlain & Partners DIRECTORS

Independent Family Nigel Chamberlain serving the Meon Valley Nigel Chamberlain & Partners FUNERAL

since 1892 & Partners DIRECTORS Independent Family The Gate House, Road Independent Family serving FUNERAL the MeonVictoria Valley Independent Family since 1892 BISHOPS WALTHAM Funeral Directors DIRECTORS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Bob Metcalf MBE (01489) 892640 Bob Metcalf MBE

The Gate House, Road serving theVictoria Meon Valley Serving the Meon Valley since 1892 (01489) 892640 BISHOPS since WALTHAM 1892 The Gate House, Victoria Road

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Tel: 01489 892640 www.chamberlainfunerals.co.uk www.chamberlainfunerals.co.uk TheHouse, Gate House, Victoria www.chamberlainfunerals.co.uk Bob Metcalf MBE The Gate Victoria Road, Bishops Road Waltham

Personal 24 WALTHAM Hour Service BISHOPS www.chamberlainfunerals.co.uk

(01489) 892640 Bob Metcalf Part Richard Steel & Partners Partof of Richard Steel & MBE Partners The Family Owned Funeral Directors The family owned funeral Part of Richard Steel & directors Partners Personal 24 Hour Service Serving Hampshire since 18601860 serving Hampshire since

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A place of peace, a garden to remember

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Nigel Chamberlain

Lay your loved one’s ashes to rest in your chosen plot in a beautiful, family-owned garden, complete with personalised memorial.

Sympathetic staff will help you find the perfect final resting place in this award-winning, tranquil setting, from the reflective Garden of Peace or fragrant Hill of Roses to the sheltered Garden of the Sea or vistas from Summerhouse View.

“A massive thank you – you have made such a sad time easier to manage, knowing that my beloved is surrounded by such beauty and is taken good care of.” - CH, Southsea

Tel: 01329 828250 www.pmgardens.com Upper Cornaway Lane, Portchester, PO16 8NF Location: Please note that we are not part of the Crematorium or their Garden of Remembrance. Follow our green signs

Serving Hampshire since 1860

N FINE ART AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS

Part of Richard Steel & Partners The Family Owned Funeral Directors Serving Hampshire since 1860

MONTHLY ANTIQUES & INTERIORS AUCTION Saturday 2nd June

FINE ART, ASIAN ART, ANTIQUES, INTERIORS & COLLECTABLES AUCTION Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th July

Viewing: Thursday 12th, 12 - 5pm, Friday 13th, 10am - 5pm, Saturday 14th, 10am - 2pm, Monday 16th, 10am - 5pm, Sale mornings from 8.30am

Illustrated catalogues available to view online at www.the-saleroom.com www.andrewsmithandson.com Enquiries: t:01962 735988 e:auctions@andrewsmithandson.com THE AUCTION ROOMS, MANOR FARM, ITCHEN STOKE, ALRESFORD SO24 0QT

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We Have Moved Taylor Hill & Bond have moved office to relocate to the charming Warwick Lane Shopping Arcade in Wickham Square. Pop in to say hello!

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oving home is never easy. It is a big decision to make and takes time and effort. Our services are focused on two main elements - high standards and customer service. We know you have a choice, but we strongly feel our combination of local knowledge, leading technology and experienced staff in our offices covering Southampton and Portsmouth is what makes us stand out.

We have over many years forged lasting relationships with associations and partner companies that provide us with opportunities not open to all agents in the local area. We have managed to create a tested way of working that has allowed us to excel in the luxury, country and urban sectors of the housing market. Whether you're moving home, relocating, developing property or investing in it, or potentially buying for the first time, we believe we are the very best people to help.

You will always find us willing to go the extra mile

London Buyers We are a member firm of lonres.com, the number one system used by prime central London estate agents and property search agents to find properties for their clients LONRES is London's most detailed database of properties currently available and this system is accessed daily by over 3000 of London's top property professionals.

Your property will be seen and downloaded in over 1000 Estate Agency Offices every day by a network of professionals searching for properties that match their customers requirements

Tel: 01329 835735 www.taylorhillandbond.co.uk Taylor Hill & Bon, Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN

(L-R) Shaun Fynn, Aimee Porter & Emma Bradford

Meet the team Emma Bedford Branch Manger

With 20 years' experience in Residential Sales across Hampshire, Emma has an in-depth knowledge of the Meon Valley and surrounding area. Both passionate and driven Emma brings a wealth of experience to the Taylor Hill & Bond Wickham team.

Shaun Flynn Sales Manager

Shaun has seventeen years' experience within the industry working across the region. His local expertise and professional outlook contributes to Taylor Hill and Bond's commitment to deliver a continuous level of outstanding service.

Aimee Porter Valuation Manager

Aimee has 14 years of experience, she has vast knowledge of all types of properties, Aimee is approachable and can offer an important level of customer service, she can adapt to all clients needs and is a strong team member here at Taylor Hill & Bond.

Curdridge A stunning detached nine bedroom period residence offering in excess of 8,000 sq ft of elegant accommodation situated in a prestigious address within superb private landscaped grounds of approximately 0.6 of an acre with heated outdoor pool.

Situated within Curdridge village equidistant to the market towns of Bishops Waltham and Botley, the latter having good rail links to London, the property is also well placed for access to the A32, M27 and M3 road networks. There are a number of footpaths locally providing access to walks through the lovely surrounding countryside.

Offers in excess of ÂŁ2,000,000

Tel: 01329 835735 www.taylorhillandbond.co.uk Taylor Hill & Bond, Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN

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Community WAKE UP TO LYME DISEASE THIS SUMMER!

and stick to pathways - Wear light coloured clothing, long sleeved tops and tuck trousers into socks - Use insect repellent effective against ticks during outdoor activities - Check yourself, your children and pets when out and about and once home - If you see an embedded tick, remove it as quickly as possible using the correct tick removal technique (http://lymediseaseuk.com/ tickremoval/) – carry sharp pointed tweezers or a tick removal tool - If you become unwell or notice a rash, see your GP immediately and mention your concerns about Lyme disease. Keep in mind current NHS blood tests cannot rule out Lyme disease, sometimes a clinical diagnosis is needed.

For more information and downloadable awareness material to share with friends and family, please visit http:// lymediseaseuk.com/. Thank you so much for reading, please enjoy the outdoors safely this summer!

Professional BECOME A SMART INVESTOR

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yme disease is a serious bacterial infection most commonly contracted by the bite of an infected tick. Long grass, leaf litter and wooded areas are tick hot spots, but infected ticks are found even in urban parks and gardens and pets can bring them indoors. It is a growing problem in the UK. Public Health England estimates that there are 3,000 new cases of Lyme disease per year. However, this is likely to be a gross underestimate as there is a discrepancy in estimations, it is not a reportable disease, and there are still many UK healthcare professionals and patients who are not able to identify and diagnose the condition. Lyme Disease UK’s national awareness campaign “Wake Up to Lyme” aims to prevent further tick bites and Lyme disease infections over the coming season.

I live in Hampshire and contracted Lyme disease in summer 2015 when I was 22. I have been very ill and debilitated from it since - I had to give up work and have spent a significant amount of time largely housebound. I was misdiagnosed for a long time and had to seek private treatment abroad, as is very common. Hampshire is a very high-risk area so it is incredibly important to know how to prevent tick bites, how to safely remove ticks and what the signs of Lyme disease are.

Know the signs

Ticks can be as small as a poppy seed and have a painless bite so are very easy to miss. Early signs can include fatigue, fevers, nausea, flu-like symptoms, Bell’s palsy, headaches and a stiff neck. The most distinctive symptom is a bull’s eye rash, but the rash can also be irregular and only appears in two out of three cases. If undiagnosed or left untreated neurological and cardiac complications often occur.

Lyme disease is frequently mistaken for other conditions including ‘Summer Flu’, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, MS, ALS, and Arthritis.

Key tips to protect yourself

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hy does life seem so frantic? With the sun shining and spending lazy sunny evenings with friends and family, is this our opportunity to pause for breath?

In today’s world of constant emails, social media, 24/7 news, there is an expectation to deliver information and respond before you can draw a breath, so it is no surprise that we hear constantly about various scams.

Scam Smart Investor

We are all aware of the dangers associated with our computers being hacked, dodgy emails and various scams. One area which has become very prevalent since the changes to the pension rules in April 2015, is the increase in non-regulated advice. New research from the Financial Conduct Authority, shows that one fifth of over 55s suspect they were targeted by investment scammers in the past 3 years.

So be vigilant and if it’s too good to be true, it usually is. The FCA are clamping down on non-regulated companies and we strongly recommend you always ask us first for our open and honest opinion; we are there to protect you. Become a Scam Smart investor – check out their website for the latest warnings, be aware of cloned companies as well. If in doubt, please call us and please pass this information on to a friend. To find out more please see www.scamsmart.fca.org.uk.

It is reassuring that the one element which is key to all of us is personal interaction, trust and understanding. At TFA (Trusted Financial Advice) we pride ourselves on building bespoke tailored solutions, building long term relationships to provide continuity for all our clients’ financial objectives.

Written by Glen Belcher - Independent Financial Adviser Tel: 01329 729004 wickham@tomfrench.co.uk

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returning to showcase their talents to Amanda and Chris. The guests of honour were impressed by the £1million performing arts building which was built by Hampshire County Council and the Neillcott Construction Group. The building itself can be used by the entire college community.

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AMANDA HOLDEN OF BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT OPENS £1MILLION SWANMORE COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY

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manda Holden had a return visit to Swanmore College with her husband Chris Hughes in May to formally open the new performing arts building.

Amanda attended the school in the

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Swanmore College pupils put on an amazing show, including singing and dancing, with a host of former pupils

Community THE ADVENTURES OF DOCTOR DOLITTLE PERFORMED

BY ILLYRIA AT THE HOLT SUNDAY 24TH JUNE AT 3PM

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hen Doctor John Dolittle of Puddlebyon-the-Marsh is taught by his wise old parrot Polynesia how to talk to animals, news of his skills spreads far and wide. Soon animals across the world send messages asking for his help. So, he buys a leaky old ship and, together with his trusty pet-crew of Jip the dog, Chee-Chee the monkey, Dab-Dab the Duck and permanently hungry Gub-Gub the pig, sets forth on a mission to heal illness, spread compassion and gain a greater understanding of the animal kingdom.

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Mr Jonathan stated that “It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Amanda back to her old school and show her how much it has changed over the years. We are very proud of Amanda and Swanmore College has always taken a keen interest in the career of our former pupil” Amanda was also called 'an inspiration to pupils' by Mr Jonathan, as she waived her fee, with the college instead making a charitable donation on her behalf.

The school also said “We would like to thank all those who attended, the staff and pupils for putting on an amazing show and a huge thank you to Amanda and Chris for their time and enthusiasm.

It was a phenomenal evening that makes us proud of Swanmore Community!”

For more information: www.swanmore-school.co.uk A funny, much-loved and exciting adventure, with a strong message about responsibility towards animals and the environment, this show is created by the same Illyria team who brought you an entire menagerie of animal puppets in Danny the Champion of the World and a life-size T-Rex in The Lost World.

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for local youth activities, receives support in the form of time and funds, from time to time.

The Carnival is our main fund raising event of the year, and attracts local families for a fun day out in the Hoe Road Recreation ground.

The activities start with the Procession, led by the classic and veteran cars and motorbikes, at 1200 noon.You can see the band warming up in the High Street from 1130 hours. The procession leads the way to the Hoe Road ground where there is a wide range of stalls featuring kid’s entertainment, food and local retail and charity groups.

Your local Rotary club engages in a wide range of support of local and international causes. So please bring your wallet and purse to the carnival on the 9th June. We look forward to seeing you there.

For more information: Mike Berry at mike.berry@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk

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otary organises the Carnival every year in June, this year it falls on Saturday 9th June, in order to raise funds for local needy causes, and some international ones. I thought you might like to get an overview of the things the club has donated to in the recent past.

The Rotary Fashion Show, sponsored by Boutique Me raised funds for the Breast Cancer Care Charity, who are the only UK wide charity providing care, information and support to people affected by breast cancer; and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, which is the only UK charity dedicated to women affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities. The BW Youth Club, which provides a popular centre

FIRST LOCAL PLAN FOR THE ENTIRE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK SUBMITTED TO GOVERNMENT

All owners of Classic Cars, Bikes, military in fact anything, are invited to display their pride and joy at the Bishops Waltham Rotary Carnival Join in the Fun with a Motorcade through the village which preceeds the Carnival Procession. It starts this year from Hillsons Drive, near Botley Railway Station, SO30 2GE (as we lost the car park for this year), then drives 4 miles to the town and into the Showground, be at Hillsons Drive before 11.30, can you let me know if you are taking part in the Motorcade.

Or just display your vehicle at the Show Ground in Hamble Springs SO32 1SF, Bishops Waltham (you must arrive before 11.30 or entry will be refused because the entrance becomes pedestrian only.

Please let us know if you intend to come or would like more information on the event. There is no charge to enter but a donation would be great. Pete 07710307880 / 01329 832595 / peter.yeoman@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk For more information: Mike Berry at mike.berry@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk

get the right growth in the right places. This will both protect our landscapes and allow our communities to flourish, providing better places to live and work for the 112,000 people who call the South Downs National Park home.”

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he first Local Plan to cover the entire South Downs National Park has been submitted to the Government. The Plan has been submitted alongside all of the evidence used in its preparation and more than 2,500 comments received in the pre-submission consultation in 2017. This is available to view at www.southdowns.gov.uk/localplan.

Inspector Brian Sims BSc CEng MICE MRTPI has been appointed to conduct the examination to determine whether the South Downs Local Plan is sound. The Inspector will set questions to be answered by the Authority and other interested parties on the plan.

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Margaret Paren, Chair of the South Downs National Park Authority, said: “The South Downs Local Plan puts our nationally important landscapes first and will ensure they sit at the heart of every planning decision we make. Putting the landscape first means making sure we

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Church Services BISHOP'S WALTHAM O Catholic Church of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Sundays 09.30 Sunday Mass Saturdays 18.00 Evening Mass

O St. Peter's Sunday 3 June 08.00 BCP Communion 09.15 Parish Communion 09.15 Informal Service in

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WALTHAM CHASE O Waltham Chase Methodist Church Sunday 3 June 09.30 Family Breakfast 10.00 Family Worship 11.00 Worship & Word Sunday 10 June 10.30 Morning Worship Sunday 17 June 10.30 Morning Worship Sunday 24 June 10.30 Morning Worship

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Hampshire Mum Rebellion

ecently I was at a lovely dinner party – really lovely, but towards the end of the evening it was clear that the men had remained at the dining table happily quaffing red wine and port. Over on the comfy sofa, there we were, the women, sipping water and various soft drinks. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s not a complaint, just an epiphany. If we women had been living in another culture we would have been clad in black, making baskets or lace, but still waiting for our men. Different culture, same story.

Actually, it’s not about the drink, but rather that probably none of the men present would have sat on a comfy sofa and drunk water while we women had a few drinks. It’s simply the way it is. I figure it’s fine, and that most of my subservient habits are my own fault. I live with four males (if you include the dog), and trust me, they need looking after.

But the winds of change are building in the Pagan household.The golf season is upon us again, Star I, now with lovely girlfriend, is flying off here and there, and Star II will likewise be cycling off hither and thither; and so they should be.

Meanwhile I’m available for coffee, events, weddings, light cooking and laundry duties and, of course, endless loo cleaning. Post comfy sofa epiphany I thought: ‘Hang on just one minute- what AM I doing?’ All our lives seem to pass by so very quickly, so I made a pact with myself.

While the cats are away this mouse will play – in short – Rebellion.

First stop our Market Town’s emporium of beauty. I don’t remember, as my feet will testify, the last time I had a pedicure. As I reclined there, having the final coat of ‘Tropical Coral’ applied, it just popped out of my mouth: “Do you do piercing?”

I had my ears pierced at Top Shop Oxford Circus when I was sixteen.

The girl who did it was no expert with the gun so the hole back and front didn’t line up but sloped downward. It never really healed so I gave up, resorting to the occasional Bette Lynch clip-ons.

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So a week later, having paid up front to prevent crying off, my giggly Consultant chum joined me to witness the ritual, I felt more secure with a medic on hand. Although being a Consultant in Sexual Health I wasn't sure she would know what to do with ear lobes. However with the paper work done and the discreet ‘diamond’ studs chosen, quick as a flash it was done. I was a fully pierced-up member of society!

But do you know, post a quick trip to the chemist to purchase a litre of TCP, I felt amazingly liberated, that well-known post rebellion feeling?

The pain of piercing, quick though it was, was releasing and for a moment I understood the whole enjoyment of the pain gained through tattooing…so they say. A tattoo? At 57? Not a chance!

No, I’m working my way up to real diamond studs, same price but look better on flabby flesh.

I didn’t tell The Husband or the kids, happy in the knowledge that I could walk through the house wearing half a pantomime horse outfit and they would still ask ‘what’s for tea Mum’.

It would be weeks before they noticed…or so I thought. Five days later sitting at supper Star II was stunned, “God Mum, you’ve had a PIERCING!!” Now who would have thought this could be such bad news? I wasn’t sporting a pair of stretchers, tongue or eyebrow studs, (all fine if that’s your choice), just simple tiny earrings.

Then The Husband uttered the immortal words, ‘ When did you have that done? Don’t you think you should have consulted the family first’.

That was right up there with ‘let them eat cake’. Stand by Pagans, rebellion starts off small but can grow to revolution!

What next for Sandra Pagan? Leaving my hair to go curly that’s what!

Oooh what a rebel I am!

Sandra Pagan

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GARDEN WEED CONTROL CAN BE CHALLENGING, LET’S UNDERSTAND WHY

twisting, thickening, elongation, and eventually death. The weed literally grows itself to death. Others target photosynthesis, the process where plants produce energy from sunlight. Blocking photosynthesis is only part of the story. When photosynthesis is blocked, highly toxic oxygen and other compounds form within the plant. These compounds rapidly destroy cell membranes, causing the weed to die.

Many selective herbicides target enzymes within plant cells. Enzymes allow complex chemical reactions to occur. When herbicide targets an enzyme it disrupts the sequence of complex chemical reactions, producing highly toxic compounds in the plant and killing the weed.

So why don't selective herbicides kill the useful plants we are trying to grow? The main reason is because the useful plants are able to metabolise (break down) the herbicide more rapidly than the weeds, allowing them to survive.

When to use weed killers

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hen I first began studying plant science I remember a tutor asking me; ‘Kenyon, when is a daffodil a weed’? The answer it seemed was simpler than I knew at the time. Weeds can be described as any plant growing in an area where it is not wanted. If that daffodil is in your rose-bed it might be considered a weed. If your lawn grass is in your flower-bed it most certainly is a weed.

You must hold a suitable qualification as a paid professional applying pesticide to control weeds. If you ask your regular gardener to do it, and she doesn’t hold a licence, then you are both breaking the law. The general code of practice covering the use of pesticides states that you should attempt other forms of control before you start to use pesticides to control a weed issue.

Weeds can be relatively small like clover, or large like thistles. They are typically fast growing and spread rapidly, impacting on plant growth in and around them. Weeds are characterised as narrow leafed like grasses, broad-leafed liked dandelions or woody like brambles. Large weeds can often be removed by hand, but removing smaller weeds from your lawn may require an effective pesticide.

Pesticides used for treating weeds are often called herbicides. There are two types of herbicides; selective herbicides control only certain types of weeds, typically either broad-leafed or grass-like weeds. Nonselective herbicides control and kill all plant types with which they come into contact. The application of a broad-leaf herbicide will affect and control the growth of broad-leaf plants. As such, this herbicide can usually be applied onto existing lawns, but will control only broadleaf weeds. A grass herbicide controls the growth of grass type plants.

Grass herbicides can safely be applied to flower beds and will have no impact on broadleaf plants, but will control and impact on grasses.

How weed killers work

Some work by disrupting the fine balance of biochemical processes that occur within the plant. Often causing uncontrolled growth,

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Herbicides are most effective on actively growing plants, as the active ingredient is carried by the sap of the plant. The faster the plant is growing, the quicker the solution will be moved through the plant.

Application during less active growth periods are also effective, however the results will take longer.

How to use

Weed plants fall into different families. Much like sprouts and cabbage are different plants but within the same group of plants, some weeds are in the same family group and some in different groups.

Certain plant groups are susceptible to certain herbicides that other groups might not be affected by. Identifying what weed you need to kill, understanding which plant group it is in and what pesticide needs to be used to treat that specific group is the key to weed killing success. All herbicides have application rates. Much like medication you take at home has a recommended dose. Exceed the dose and you may cause issues, take too little and there may be no effect. Getting the dose right isn’t just about how much you pour out of the bottle, it’s also about how much water you add to the mix and how much of the mix is applied to the weed.

Is one application enough?

If you select the correct herbicide for the weed you aim to kill, use the correct dose rate and apply at the right time then often one application is enough. However some weed varieties are more resilient than others. Some have thick leaf coatings or hairs that reduce the contact of the droplets of pesticide that have been sprayed on the weeds. Some weeds are persistent and are not controlled after only one application and several, consecutive applications are recommended.

Applications may be necessary throughout the growing season and should continue until the weeds have been successfully controlled.

Failing to do so may increase the weed’s resistance to the type of pesticide used – much like the risks of not finishing a course of antibiotics. Often additives can be used along with the pesticide to increase the efficacy of the chemicals present.

Remember, weeds are fast growing and quick to set and disperse seed. These seeds germinate to form new weeds, so regular herbicide applications are essential. It’s relatively complex, which is why you need to study for an exam to carry a licence to use pesticides. For effective lawn weed control speak to a lawn care professional.

Ian Kenyon owns Shrekfeet Lawn and Garden Services. He is always happy to offer friendly, professional advice and help 01489 339188, 07739 789483 www.shrekfeet.com

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Community CAMPAIGN TO FIX BROKEN SOUTH DOWNS WAY TRAIL REACHES 60% OF TARGET

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campaign to raise £120,000 to carry out much-needed improvements on the South Downs Way has reached more than 60 per cent of its target with six months, and the main summer walking season, still to go.

More than £75,000 has been donated to ‘Mend our Way’, a campaign led by the South Downs National Park Trust, asking people who’ve enjoyed the South Downs Way to support significant repair work on four broken sections of the national trail. Find out more and pledge your support at www.southdowns.gov.uk/mendourway Andy Gattiker, who manages the South Downs Way, said: “Thank you so much, we are blown away by your generosity! The cold, wet winter has taken its toll on the damaged sections but because of your love for the South Downs Way we’re more than 60% towards our target – and being able to carry out these much-needed improvements.

“With the warmer weather and bank holidays ahead we’re looking forward to seeing more people enjoying walking, cycling or riding the trail. It’s an amazing resource and, if you love the South Downs Way, please consider supporting our campaign.”

More than 20,000 long-distance walkers, cyclists and riders complete the 160km South Downs Way National Trail every year and many millions more explore a section of it which causes a lot of wear and tear. Existing funding allows the National Park Authority to make most repairs but there are four significant projects which can’t be tackled using existing funds. Each year, as the erosion gets worse, they become harder to fix.

The ‘Mend our Way’ campaign is being run by the South Downs National Park Trust, a new charity which works with partners to protect the National Park for future generations. The charity is supported by the National Park Authority who will cover the Trust’s core costs for the first three years, meaning all funds raised can be focused on important projects within the National Park.

What needs to be done?

Inglorious mud!

Old Winchester Hill is a scheduled ancient monument with an Iron Age Hill Fort, a Bronze Age cemetery and is also a National Nature 42

Reserve. No wonder that it’s one of the most iconic hills in the National Park. But the route up to it becomes a slippery kilometre of boot-churned mud every winter. Being inaccessible to machinery and vehicles makes it a great place to be (when it’s dry) but almost impossible to fix. We need £50,000 to get scrape away the mud and replace the surface with stones.

Remote location seeks sensitive scar repairs.

For one of the most remote sites on the South Downs Way Millpond Bottom, between Beacon Hill and Penn Hill, has some impressive scaring. Successive feet, wheels and hooves have more than doubled the width of the chalk track – putting nearby sensitive Scheduled Ancient Monuments at risk. We need £10,000 to safely transport materials to the site, mend the trail and keep walkers on the straight and narrow.

Paying the price of popularity.

More than 80,000 people walk the high Plumpton Plain track between Ditchling Beacon and the market town of Lewes every year and although it’s 200m above the sea, the path is flat so surface water is a big problem. At more than 1km long and at least 3m wide, we need £25,000 to repair, strengthen and add drainage so the path can continue to give joy to thousands of people.

Water water everywhere.

Hyden Lane near Butser Hill sits on top of the chalk ridge but suffers from a lack of drainage. As large puddles get trapped on the busy track the surface breaks up and becomes muddy. It will take £35,000 to fix 1.6km of the track – replacing the existing surface with new layers and creating a camber to help it drain.

‘Mend our Way’ is part of the national ‘Make a Million’ initiative, run by the British Mountaineering Council, which seeks to raise £1,000,000 for some of the UK’s most treasured trails. Find out more at mendmountains.thebmc.co.uk

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BOTLEY GARDENING CLUB GROWS AND GROWS!

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otley’s thriving Gardening Club continues its success story of attracting interesting speakers, arranging outings to gardens, holding social events and organising an annual Horticultural Show.

The Club meets at Botley Market Hall on the third Wednesday of the month, with speakers in the coming months covering such topics as vines, perennials, flowers of the South Africa Cape and Frank Kingdom Ward, the great plant hunter. The Annual Show is on Saturday 8th September and the Club welcomes entries from newcomers as well as “old hands”! The Club is open to anyone interested in gardening, wildlife and the natural world.

Ring 01489 781155 for more information.

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BISHOP'S WALTHAM GARDENING CLUB SUMMER EVENTS Wednesday 27th June

‘Highdown – Secrets of a Chalk Garden’ with Lesley Chamberlain Highdown Gardens, Worthing, and is one of the hidden gems of the area and home to a unique collection of rare plants and trees.

The gardens have been deemed a National Collection Members Rose & Sweet Pea Show Roses Class 1 - a specimen Rose - to be named Class 2 - 3 stems, any varieties Class 3 - 3 sprays cluster Roses Class 4 – the biggest Rose Sweet Peas Class 1 – 6 stems, same variety Class 2 – 6 stems, mixed varieties Class 3 – 6 stems, old-fashioned Class 4 – 1 stem, most highly scented Venue; The Junior School Ridgemede SO32 1ED 7.30pm (doors open 7.15pm) Raffle, Refreshments, Club News.

Visitors (non-members) £2: Members free.

EAST MEON GARDEN CLUB JUNE NEWS

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ast Meon is a thriving local Garden Club which has a reciprocal arrangement with West Meon Garden Club which means that members from either Club can visit each others events which leads to a more diverse arrangement which benefits everyone. During the summer months, the East Meon Garden Club members generally go out, looking at other gardens, for instance in July we are going to West Dean gardens where we will explore the impressive collection of working Victiorian Glasshouses and walk through the 300’ pergolas well as generally exploring the Spring garden with its beautiful flint bridges.

Before that of course, we have our own Gardens Open on the 24th June from 2pm to 5pm. There will also be the opportunity to purchase plants from the plant stall during the afternoon.

We would normally write about a talk we had had at the Club, but because these are suspended during the summer months, perhaps it would be good to focus on other things horticultural. For instance, we are now pretty much assured that unwanted frosts will not catch us unawares and we are now drying off and storing daffodil bulbs We are now thinking about summer bedding plants, hanging baskets and the splitting up of existing plants. Talking of which, I have just divided up a rather large Hosta plant. These plants are most forgiving and if you need or want to split one, it’s very easy. Depending upon the size of the plant, use a sharp knife or a spade and make a decisive cut through the plant to the bottom of the roots. I have actually cut one plant into four!! Either pot up or replant into the ground. Be careful if you plant hostas in pots, as they can become very pot bound and getting them out of their container can be very difficult!

There are many large national garden centres around us, but I do find it very rewarding to visit smaller independent garden centres, where the plants are grown locally and where you can sometimes find the ‘hidden gem’ which I did the other day. The little chap pictured at the top was sitting on its own and is so exquisite I was instantly captivated! It is called a Scilla Peruviana and is native to the Western Mediterranean region in Iberia. It is a perennial, herbaceous, clump forming bulb, growing between 15-30cms. It is almost evergreen with long waxy green leaves and has deep purple blue flowers.

Flourishes in full sun.

Saturday 21st July

62nd Open Annual Open Show 112 classes; Children and Novice Classes; Prizes; Hints +Tips in the Brochure.Vegetables; Flowers; Floral Art; Cookery; Preserves; Sugar Craft; Art & Craft; BWGC Members Entries Free; Children’s Entries Free (including create a Lego monster!!)

Refreshments; Free Car parking; The Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1ED Entry at 2.00pm; Adults £1; Children Free If you grow it or Make it, then show it! Entry forms available at; Newtown Newsmart, Winchester Road ; Post Office, High Street; or www.bwgc.org.uk 44

Finally, I would like to introduce you to my ginger cat, Fred who is 20 years old and a bit rickety in his back legs!

I bought him his own Nepeta plant (catmint) as an incentive for him to get off the sofa and go into the garden for a walk. If you own a cat you will know that nepeta is the equivalent of a large magnet and most cats, apart from eating the flowers, are quite partial to curling up in the centre of the plant which doesn’t do it much good. However, you can prevent this by placing an old plastic coated wire hanging basket upside down over the top of the plant!

Words kindly written by Pamela Peacock of East Meon Garden Club

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Food & Drink VINEYARDS OF HAMPSHIRE WINE FESTIVAL 2018, SUNDAY 22ND JULY

respected event in the wine calendar attracting locals, holidaymakers and industry experts to the region. Debuting six years ago, the festival rotates around the vineyards in the group, and the range of wines on offer grows more diverse each year. Hosts Raimes English Sparkling are joined

by Cottonworth, Danebury Vineyards, Exton Park, Hambledon, Hattingley Valley, and Jenkyn Place. Hampshire Fare food producers and Alresford Ukulele band are on hand to entertain and feast.

Vineyards of Hampshire wine festival takes place Sunday 22nd July from 124.30pm hosted at Raimes English Sparkling Vineyards, Hinton Ampner SO24 0JY. Tickets are on sale through Eventbrite at £12 each and masterclasses can be booked at an additional £10 each.

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Ticket price includes tasting samples, a free wine glass and the opportunity to stock up on your favourite bottles. Early booking is recommended.

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Food & Drink CRAB AND CUVEE AT HAMBLEDON VINEYARD

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omething new for this year, we are pairing with Sallys Fish Camp ahead of Lymington Seafood Festival. Fizz and seafood are a perfect combo and we think we have found a perfect match in Sallys Brand and ours. A delicious and exciting day which will teach you about Wines and Crabs. We then put your knowledge to the test with a crab picnic style lunch with

half a bottle of Classic Cuvee to enjoy with your crab picnic overlooking the Vineyard.

The Day itself

We start the morning of at Midday - Prepare to jump right in to a fully laid out workshop. We start with the crab cracking.

Sally will explain parts of the crab, where it came from, how to cook it, kill it humanely etc, this usually flags up loads of questions of course fuelled on a Glass of Hambledon. Once we’ve pulled, cracked, twisted and picked… don’t panic we will feed you soon, it doesn’t take long to then actually dress the crab and its ready for consuming!

We then move on to the wine tasting, The Hambledon team will guide you through a talk of the vineyard and then as we are at a vineyard it seems silly not to try our wines. Head outside for a picnic style lunch overlooking the vineyard where you can eat your crab served on fresh sourdough washed down with a glass or two of Hambledon.

This event is on Sunday 24th June from 12pm.

The price is £55, and tickets are available from www.hambledonvineyard.co.uk/product/ 033fish-and-fizz Tel: 02392 632358 info@hambledonvineyard.co.uk www.hambledonvineyard.co.uk Hambledon Vineyard, Hambledon, PO7 4RY

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Jane's Kitchen CLASSIC PAVLOVA TOPPED WITH SUMMER FRUITS & BERRIES

Ingredients

∙ 3 egg whites ∙ 6oz caster sugar ∙ 1 teaspoon cornflour ∙ 1 teaspoon malt vinegar ∙ 1 Punnett of fresh strawberries hulled and sliced if large ∙ 1 Punnett of fresh raspberries ∙ 3 – 4 kiwi fruit peeled and sliced (optional). ∙ 1/2pt double or whipping cream

Method

Pre heat oven to 150 deg. / 300 F Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper or parchment and mark out a circle, using an 8 – 9 inch tin as a guide.

Whisk the egg whites until stiff and holding up in peaks.

Stir in half the sugar and whisk again. Fold in remaining sugar and then the cornflour and finally the vinegar.

Spoon the meringue onto the baking sheet building up edges slightly. Place in the preheated oven and reduce the heat slightly.

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Bake for one hour untila pale cream colour.

Turn off the heat and leave the Pavlova in the oven until quite cold.The base can be made in advance up to a day ahead and kept in a cool place until ready to Decorate.

To finish

Whip the cream until firm. Spread onto the meringue, and top with the prepared strawberries, raspberries and, if using, the kiwi fruit. Dust with icing sugar just before serving.

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We have increased our ranges with exciting new products, stunning designs, vibrant colours and gorgeous textiles, all with on-trend styling. This has brought a collective “Wow!” from of all of our customers. To do this our buyers have travelled Britain and abroad to personally select beds, accessories, cabinetry, upholstery and flooring to complete our celebrated Hampshire Collection, which comprises of over 80 ranges so far, many of which are handmade to order.

This Spring we launched our new Outdoor Range containing, furniture, BBQ’s, fire pits, gardening tools, garden accessories, plants and shrubs all at industry leading prices.

We have added five brand new flooring studios to our comprehensive flooring department, which includes Axminster’s first ever Design Studio!

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xciting things have been happening here at Peter Green as our business transitions through it’s biggest metamorphosis ever. But existing customers don’t panic, because we still uphold those good values established by my father when he began his much loved business in 1956. We still offer the highest quality furniture and flooring for the best prices around, and we still offer unmatchable service from a highly trained and friendly team, whose product knowledge is unprecedented. We still stock all your favourite brands… and yes, you are still free to browse our store without pressure to buy.

Our innovative Office Collection now houses Moventi’s largest galley bringing up-to-the-minute styling for both home and commercial use, and our skilled Peter Green Contracts Team now embraces Yellow Interiors offering expert design solutions for all your commercial spaces. … and if that isn’t enough we now have a newly renovated fully licensed Coffee Shop with a wonderfully delicious menu.

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Community CHASE KINGS FC - TRIPLE TRIUMPH

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t the end of April Chase Kings Football Club played the Solent Churches League Cup Final against Cosham Baptist (the only team to have beaten Chase this season) at Romsey Town FC and won 3-2 in a thrilling encounter through goals from Matt Griffin and Ryan 'Spud' Lewis with a winning goal coming twenty minutes from time by players' player of the year Joe Bassett.

The game heralded the chance for the Waltham Chase team linked with the Methodist Church to win the treble - all the competitions they had entered this season - and having won the top title in the Solent Churches League at the beginning of April, the two Cup Finals in one week posed a big challenge. But on the previous

Tuesday evening a group from the church went across in a mini-bus to Ringwood to see Chase win 2-1 with goals by Tom 'Tevez' Yates and Mark Shambrook against the formidable AB&C St. Peter's from Dorset and lift the Hampshire FA Faith Cup to secure the second trophy before the following Saturday's third against Cosham. Last season Chase went 424 minutes without scoring a goal, had never won a cup before or the top league in their history (since 2005) and therefore to do so this year has been a remarkable achievement.

Under new team management Co-Manager Neil Strange and 63 year old Steve Bridge in his rookie year as an adult team CoManager (after being the club photographer for five years) with some new players added to the existing hardcore, this was a tale of the unexpected! A triple triumph through the blessing of the Holy Trinity!

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Community MEON VALLEY LIONS CLUB CELEBRATES TWO NEW MEMBERS

commit time when most of the adult population have super-busy lives. Only when the kids have left home, the mortgage is paid and work pressures ease, do many people find the time and the energy to commit to volunteering. So, with this in mind, the Meon Valley Lions Club proposed one initiative at the recent Lions District Convention held in Portsmouth, that is designed to remove at least one objection to potential members. Our resolution (which was successfully adopted at the Convention) called for an individual’s £25 joining fee to be paid from the District’s own financial reserves, for the next twelve months. This means there’s never been a better (or at least cheaper) time to become a Lion. Why don’t you join Carole and Gary in putting something back into your local community and at the same time have some fun with like-minded people? There’s a calendar on our website listing our social and fund-raising programme – feel free to join us at an upcoming event, or one of our monthly pub socials to meet us and find out more.

Charter night Photograph (L to R): Lions Dinah Weberstadt and Gary Martin; President Dick Cowles; Lion Carole Dash and Vice-President Sheila Campbell with (front) Lion Lamar Wilkinson

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fter an extended period during which the membership of Meon Valley Lions Club has held steady at 22, we are delighted to welcome two new members to our organisation. Carole Dash and Gary Martin were officially “badged-up” at our monthly business meeting in March, in a short ceremony overseen by President Dick Cowles and Vice-President Sheila Campbell.

Both Gary and Carole have already attended a number of Lions’ social and fund-raising events in recent months, not only as a way of getting to know existing members, but also to find out more about Lions and the way we operate. As a club, we feel it’s important to ease members in gradually and not simply throw them in at the deep end.

Becoming a Lion provides fun and companionship, but it also requires commitment as a volunteer and people need to go into this with their eyes open. To help with this induction process, we allocate a sponsor to each prospective, new member, a person who will subsequently take on the role of mentor for that individual. On this occasion, Dick Cowles sponsored Gary and Dinah Weberstadt sponsored Carole.

Carole is no stranger to Lions – her father was a Lion for many years and her mother set up the Crawley Lionesses club. She is a manager responsible for company mergers, relocations and office fit-outs and is currently taking a career break to renovate residential properties (seems like a bit of a busman’s holiday!). Carole’s latest DIY-SOS scheme is in Hedge End and no doubt her organisational skills and enthusiasm for project management, will come in really handy on some of our fund-raising projects.

Gary encountered Lions through taking up an invitation to our PSA prostate cancer screening event at Bishop’s Waltham, last August. He has been retired for just over three years and now lives in Wickham.

Gary worked previously for one of the largest engineering and construction conglomerates in the UK which, in its day, designed and built ships, bridges, offshore oil rigs and chemical, polymer and pharmaceutical production plants around the world. Since retiring, Gary has enjoyed vacations, walking, reading and helping his wife Sue with the grandchildren – but with Lions he’s looking for something that will provide a different kind of personal fulfilment. This can be arranged Gary! It’s evident to a number of the older Lions that Carole and Gary’s skills are highly complementary and could well be put to good use, for example, building a new sleigh for Santa in 2018!

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Our thanks go to Lion Pete Meadows for making such a splendid job of organising our Charter Night dinner at Banks' Bistro in Bishops Waltham in March. A great time was had by all concerned - even President Dick Cowles, when presented with a splendid new Lion-hat! Goes nicely with the DJ don't you think?

For more information: www.meonvalleylionsclub.org.uk

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BY CLAIRE THURLOW here was a time when I lived in Vermont, one of the smallest states in the USA, located in the north-east of the country just below the Canadian border. One of the pleasures of summer was to sit in the screened-in porch, enjoying the evening air, but safe from incessant mosquitoes, and wait for the fireflies to come out. Imagine a gnat wearing an LED light and you’ve got a firefly. Only once night had fallen did the fireflies appear, dozens of dancing specks of light which lit the pitch-black garden like a party of Tinkerbells.

You’re unlikely to see ‘fireflies’ in England unless your neighbour has strung fairy-lights in the trees, but you might see a close relative – the glow-worm. Unlike those creatures where the male of the species uses a bit of flash to beguile a mate, with glow-worms it’s the female who goes all out to attract attention.While the males are winged with hard, beetle-like backs, the females look like larvae – soft as a marshmallow and wingless. So far, so unremarkable. But as the female spends her short life confined to a few metres of ground, and her day-time look is a discreet, subdued brown, Nature has given her a clever way to stand out.Thanks to a chemical reaction between oxygen in the air and enzymes in the glowworm’s body, she can activate a ‘lantern’ in her abdomen and literally light up her rear end.This vivid green, pulsing bioluminescence can be switched on and off at will, either to attract a mate or to startle enemies.

Once a mate has been found, eggs are often laid on open ground, and the newly hatched larvae must crawl to the shelter of vegetation with due haste.With luck, they’ll reach a ready food supply of slugs and snails. Even the

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larvae can manage a brief glow, although it’s rather feeble compared to their mother, whose light can be seen up to 50 metres away.

Sadly, the population of glow-worms across Europe has declined over the last 70 years, but they can still be found in England on the chalky grassland of the Downs.Their habitat also includes hedgerows, railway embankments, heathlands and cliffs. People lucky enough to live in areas of low light pollution may come across them when walking in the countryside after dark. But they’ll have to be patient, as glow-worms often don’t show up until after 10pm in mid-summer. Artificial light confuses the males who mistake it for a possible female, heading for lampposts and security lights instead of potential mates.

On the bright side (no apology for the pun!), in recent years glow-worms have been spotted in churchyards, gardens, parks and campsites across the south. One farmer even reported seeing one on the back of a sheep and another behind a pig’s ear.There have been sightings in villages around Winchester, as well as St Catherine’s Hill, East Meon and the New Forest. Stockbridge Down, Burlesdon and Havant Thicket also seem to be regular haunts.

Whether this summer will be a success for the glowworms remains to be seen, but given suitable, undisturbed habitat and a healthy diet of slugs and snails, we can be optimistic.They can be seen from late May to September, but are most visible in June and July.There is even a world Firefly Day on July 7, so I will be out with my torch checking the log-pile, in the hope of catching a glimpse of the luminous glow-worm.

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Clubs & Societies O Winchester & Solent Branch of the Cartophilic Society (Cigarette Cards)65+ For more information contact Keith Miller: 01243 865147

ARTS & CRAFTS O Bishop's65+ Waltham Photographic Society For more information visit: bishopswalthamphotosociety.co.uk O Curdridge Amateur Drama Group For more information please see www.curdridgedrama.co.uk O Swanmore Amateur Dramatic Society For more information please ring 07701 044563 or email caroline-powell@live.com

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O The Solent Aviation Art Society For more information ring: 01489 578420

HORTICULTURE O Bishops Waltham Gardening Club For more information please see www.bwgc.org.uk O East Meon Garden Club For more information please call Pamela Peacock: 01730 823662 O Meon Valley Garden Club For more information please visit: www.meon-valley-garden-club. co.uk O West Meon Garden Club For more information please call Yvonne Noble: 01730 829050

O Bishop's Waltham Gateway Club For more information please contact Vee or Brian on 01489 895767.

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MUSIC & DANCE O Bishop’s Waltham Library Toddler Time Every Wednesday during Term Time. 10.30am – 11am. Stories, rhymes and simple craft for the under 5’s

O West Meon Ladies Hockey Club For more information ring - 07786 830881 or email: jocopsey10@gmail.com or see Facebook- West Meon Ladies Hockey Club

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SPORTS CLUBS O Bishop's Waltham Badminton Club For further information visit: www.bishopswalthambc.com O Meon Valley Bowling Club For more information Tel: 01489 891871, email: meonbowls@live.co.uk www.meonvalleybowls.org.uk O South Downs Nordic Walking For more information please call: 07879 564990 or visit www. southdownsnordicwalking.co.uk

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O The New Music Makers SATB Choir For more information contact Lin on 023 8045 4285 or visit: www.newmusicmakers.com O Singing for Fun For more information contact Annabel: 01489 877130 or 07732 329792.

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O Meon Valley Active Retirment Association For more information visit: mvara.btck.co.uk O Meon Valley Carers Group For more information: Margaret: 01489 895444 on Monday between 9.15 & 13.15 for details.

O Zero 4 Probus Club For more information contact Malcolm Watson: 01489 891875 or 07926 925466. https:// zero4probusclub.weebly.com O Waltham Priory Probus Club For more information please call Janet Gibson on 01489 783386.

O Hambledon Folk Club For more information visit: www.hambledonfolkclub.co.uk. folkclubhambledon@hotmail. co.uk O Meon Voices Choir For more information please contact Phil: 01489 579078, coundleypj@yahoo.com or Maureen 01489890335 alan@agbuckland.plus.com.

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