Meon Valley Forum Issue 43 - April

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NEWS & EVENTS What's On this April Easter Church Services Bishop's Waltham Rotary Club STYLE ˙ INTERIORS ˙ HEALTH & BEAUTY ˙ INTERVIEWS ˙ FOOD & DRINK ˙ ENTERTAINMENT ˙ EVENTS

Meonstoke Price on application A charming, detached character cottage in the sought after village of Meonstoke, in a picturesque setting within the South Downs National Park.

This is an attractively presented and much improved grade II listed property with a pleasant, partly walled garden.

NEW HOMES - CORHAMPTON - LAST TWO REMAINING

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Only two attractive detached three bedroom properties remain available on this desirable new development within the sought after Meon Valley.

Each property is well appointed and particular features include superb kitchens with tiled flooring and integrated appliances, attractive en suite and family bathrooms, underfloor heating, carpets are included and there is a log burner and fire place in the sitting room. Brick pavia driveways and lawned gardens.

New properties within such a superbt location are rarely available and therefore viewing is highly recommended.

Thinking of moving? Call now for a free valuation Weller Patrick would like to offer you a free valuation of your property. To book your appointment or discuss any of our services, please call our experienced and friendly team on

01489 893555 High Street, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire SO32 1AA T 01489 893555 E info@wellerpatrick.co.uk

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06 Motoring Local services to keep your vehicle running smoothly

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

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

40 What's On Local events in the Meon Valley

15 Entertainment Discover local events and days out in Hampshire.

46 Home Trades, services, designers. All you need for your home

19 Wellbeing Looking after your health

and yourself!

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

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Will it look like a new kitchen?

Yes, if you give your kitchen a full makeover it will, and the quality is probably a better finish than what you might get from national retailers.

A kitchen makeover can be as much or as little as you want it to be, from just swapping the cupboard doors and hinges, all the way up to changing everything other than the units.

Here are some of our most frequently asked questions that should help you understand what can be achieved, why replace it when you can reface it!

Ben Reid - Director

Our doors are not a standard size is this a problem?

No problem at all, our doors are all made to order here in the UK, so we can have them made in any size.

Will the colour of the units change?

Yes, we can reface any units that are on show such as sides of tall units or units either side of the hob. We can even change the colour of the front edge of your units.

Will a makeover stop us from changing the layout?

No, in fact most makeovers we do involve some form of a change in layout, our most common being installing a tall oven housing for an eye level oven.

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How long does a makeover take?

A hard question to answer as this does depend on how much we are doing, but on average a makeover takes 5 days, and if you are just changing your doors 1 day is usually enough.

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The Happy Kitchen team were all fantastic; punctual, hardworking, incredibly tidy and most importantly they really cared about the quality of their work. We are really thrilled with our new kitchen and it has totally exceeded our expectations.

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MOTORING have time to say goodbye to the fellow drivers at around 3.30pm. If by this time, you still haven't had enough of the cavalcade driving, we will will be going back to the Hedge End area via country roads at a leisurely pace and you are more than welcome to join us.

ROTARY TOUR OF LEGENDS: SATURDAY 15TH JUNE

From there, we travel to Winchester Cathedral where we have been given permission to enter and display the Tour of Legends to the public, in the grounds directly in front of the Cathedral.

The Rotary Tour of Legends itinerary is now finalised, so if you are interested in having a great day out with fellow class car admirers, this could be for you.The run consists of four journeys of around 30-40 minutes, so not too intense. Leaving from The Alma Public House in Upham, for a light breakfast at Bill Rawles Classic Cars in Alton (our main sponsor) for a tour around their classic showrooms and restoration centre. If you haven't been before, you will be impressed firstly by the scale of the set up, and secondly the incredible work these guys turn out.

After a short stop of around 40 minutes, we continue travelling through Romsey Town Centre, where we hope members of the public will be out to see us pass through on our way to Wellow Golf Club, where we will have lunch overlooking the course.

After lunch we will travel through many small villages en-route to our final destination Salisbury Cathedral. Once again, we have been given exceptional permission to enter and display the cars to the public in the grounds directly in front of the Cathedral. Here we will

The entry fee is £50 per car which includes breakfast and lunch for one, with all money on the day going to this years 2 chosen charities.

There is a £12 fee for additional passengers if they require breakfast/lunch.We have a 1975 cut off date for the entries.There is a maximum number of 100 car/entries and the tickets will be on a first come basis.

For more information and and entry form, email jason.rule@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk or call Jason on 07767 880544

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COMMUNITY 10 HOME

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION: WILL THE JURY BE CONVINCED OF HIS INNOCENCE…WILL YOU?

PETERSFIELD BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL - 26TH & 27TH APRIL The Petersfield Beer and Cider Festival is returning in 2019 and in a change from previous years will be moving to the end of April so travelling to and from the sessions will be more pleasant in the gorgeous Spring weather. Once again, it will be taking place in our gorgeous town of Petersfield in Hampshire and will take place at the awesome Petersfield Festival Hall. We are building on the successful formula and are taking on all your awesome feedback for the Festival.

There will be lots of beer to sample from many local breweries as well as some from futher afield! The crafty beer fridge, was a huge success and will be returning rammed full of exciting cans from very exciting breweries. We will also be bringing back the awesome keg bar with a selection of 12 taps of truly fabulous brews! Hipster heaven indeed.

As always, there will be fantastic water cooled Real Ale and Cider from all across the region backed up with quality live music and fantastic hot food. It’s going to be our best beer festival yet… so much better than last year!

have the third pint markers on again and our tokens will cost £1.25 each and be worth a third of pint. Which means a pint will only cost £3.75. Please be aware this is a strictly over 18's event only!

There will be lots of tasty food available at the festival. In both evening sessions there will be incredible curries available from the Malabon Tandoori. During the afternoon session there will be Ambrose award winning sausages available. In all sessions we will have the amazing Pork Pies from Jakes Hampshire.

Lots of food to soak up the beer!

The event will also feature a secondary bar with wine, a selection of spirits and soft drinks for those of you who do not want to partake in beer or cider. The wine and gin for the bar is being provided by - The General Wine Company.

The event will take place at Petersfield Festival Hall in the centre of Petersfield, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Entry to each session will be only £9.00 per person. As well as entry to the event your ticket includes your very own commemorative pint glass AND a FREE Beer Token! More tokens will be available to purchase to exchange for the numerous ales and ciders available.

To encourage you all to keep trying more variety of beers, our souvenir glasses will

For more information and online booking please visit: www.petersfieldfest.com/wp/ index.php/petersfield-beer-and-cider-festival/

WICKHAM BEER FESTIVAL FRIDAY 5 & SATURDAY 6 APRIL

variety of 30+ beers and ciders. For those non-beer and cider drinkers we also have a bar where you can purchase wine and soft drinks.

Wickham Charity Beer Festival was established in 2008 to raise money for local charities. Since its humble beginnings we have raised over £125,000 We hope everyone enjoys themselves and appreciates the great live music and fantastic

Tickets sell out fast so get yours early! If you want to go a step further and be a sponsor, please contact us to see what you can do! All profits from the festival go to local charitable causes.

The Beer Festival is held at Wickham Community Centre, Mill Ln,Wickham, PO17 5AL For more information: www.wickhambeerfestival.co.uk

Witness for the Prosecution is based on the famous short story by Agatha Christie.The courtroom drama and thriller has now been adapted by Emma Bevan, a published author and playwright, for its première performance at Titchfield Festival Theatre this May. The year is 1954.The scene: a courtroom, where a man - Leonard Vole - is accused of murdering a widow in order to inherit her wealth.The court must now decide whether Vole is innocent or guilty – and the audience will be able to judge too, with virtually the entire play taking place in the legal chamber before the judge and jury.

Agatha Christie’s writing is celebrated for many reasons – including her legendary ability for adding twists throughout a story, keeping her readers intrigued and guessing right until the very end. Emma has written this special adaptation which remains true to the original; but she has also added her own dialogue and a number of additional twists.The play promises to be a real treat for both Christie fans and for those who enjoy seeing new versions of classic productions.

Emma says, “We know that audiences love a good courtroom drama. People enjoy being able to weigh up for themselves whether a person is innocent or guilty – often watching intently as a case is unravelled before them. We decided to keep this adaptation set in the period that Christie wrote it – the 1950s, reflecting the way in which people spoke, the style of clothes people wore – and the type of forensics that were available to investigators at that time.This really is a must-see for our patrons who love a good thriller and who wish to decide for themselves: is the defendant innocent or guilty?”

Witness for the Prosecution opens on Wednesday 8th May 2019 until Saturday 18th May at 7.30pm in the Oak Theatre,Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margarets Lane,Titchfield PO14 4BG. For more information, please go to http://titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com/or contact our Box Office on 01329 556156.

The Bold

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A Journey to Fine Food and Craft Ales Our Food Philosophy

We use only the finest ingredients and locally-sourced fresh produce to create classic traditional dishes with our own unique twist and flair, be it a light lunch, a special dinner or a family Sunday roast.

Our Drinks Menu

We have expertly kept local beers, including ales from local microbrewery Broken Bridge Brewing, as well as more traditional beers and lagers and an extensive list of fine wines, spirits and soft drinks.

Everyone is Welcome

We are a family-friendly pub and have a dedicated outdoor children’s play area. We also welcome dogs with refreshment, treats and a cosy area to rest.

Year-Round Special Events

Please check out our events calendar on our website, including our very popular quiz.

We are also available for private party bookings. Every Sunday we do a fantastic roast.

Opening Hours: Tues - Thur: 11:30am - 10pm Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 11:00pm Sunday: 12pm - 6pm

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DANEBURY VINEYARDS CELLAR DOOR DAY

JODY SCHECKTER ACCEPTS THE CHALLENGE Former Formula One world champion turned farmer, Jody Scheckter, has confirmed that he will accept the challenge from Italy to settle the debate about who makes the best mozzarella.

An opportunity to visit the long established Hampshire vineyard not normally open to the public. The tour starts at 2pm with a walk and tutored talk in the vineyard, followed by a tasting of two Danebury still white wines in our traditional tasting room, with a visit to our cellar and an opportunity to purchase the wines tasted.

The invitation to a taste-off was made by Pier Maria Saccani, the head of the consortium of buffalo mozzarella producers in Campania, when Jody Scheckter claimed to make buffalo mozzarella that is at least as good as the Italian stuff on his Hampshire farm, as reported in The Daily Telegraph in February.

Note :- Parking in field. Please wear appropriate footwear for walking on grass and gravel. Dress accordingly for weather. Walking distance between outside areas is a few hundred yards. Standing room mainly in tasting room, some chairs. Two flights of 6 steps to cellar. Toilets. Card or cash for purchases.

This fighting talk surfaced in light of discussions about which UK producers stand to benefit from a possible no-deal Brexit. Keen to prove to the world that you can make the best mozzarella here in England, Mr Scheckter is taking the challenge seriously:

This event takes place on Friday 10th may from 2pm - 4pm. At Danebury Vineyards, Nether Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20 6JX

“I stand by my claims that our Hampshire-made mozzarella is at least as good as Italian mozzarella. We get it to the retailers the same day that it is made, whereas it takes up to five days for Italian mozzarella to reach its destination.

“Our buffalo spend most of the time in the field whereas in Italy most are kept inside. We have worked hard over the last four years to get our quality consistently good. I am confident in the quality of our product, but it is not going to be easy as they have been making it for hundreds of years in Italy learning from each other, at worst we may learn something.”

£11.25 per ticket, available from www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ danebury-vineyards-cellar-door-day-vineyard-visit-tasting-tickets57605877731?aff=erellivmlt

Banks Bar Bistro

Modern British cuisine with Continental influences Forty years ago this year, Jody was celebrating winning on the track when he was crowned Formula One World Champion with Ferrari.

He commented on this anniversary: “Forty years ago it was cars and now it is mozzarella. I like to win but hate to lose. Preparation is key and I will be putting as much thought and focus into this cheese prix as I did my racing.”

Arrangements are yet to be confirmed for the location and date of the cheese prix but Jody Scheckter hinted at it possibly happening before Brexit. www.hampshirefare.co.uk Image credit: Adrian Dennis

Banks Bar Bistro is a privately owned restaurant situated in a delightful Grade II Listed building in the heart of the Saxon town of Bishops Waltham, Hampshire

Now taking bookings for Easter •••

Tel: 01489 896352

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FOOD & DRINK Unless otherwise requested, every tier of my cakes is at least 5 inches in height – this really adds to the visual impact. Every tier is made of 4 layers of sponge and 3 layers of filling. The cakes are covered in a layer of Belgian chocolate ganache and a fine layer of premium-quality Swiss sugar paste. The finished effect is completely smooth, and the edges are sharp.

SUEPHISTICATED CAKES FOR ANY OCCASION! My name’s Sue and I’m the owner of Suephisticated Wedding Cakes, based in Shedfield, Hampshire. I founded my business 7 years ago and have since grown my reputation and expertise as a leading artisan cake designer and sugar florist.

MY CAKES I’m an artisan cake designer and sugar florist and I specialise in a truly bespoke service. I use the highest quality ingredients and recipes that deliver on taste and wow factor. Every element of every cake I make is created from scratch. The flavours are created by real, natural ingredients. They’re never out of a bottle. I’m proud of my delicious curds, conserves and Italian meringue buttercream (smooth, not overly sweet or grainy). They create a sensational and unforgettable cake, every time.

WHAT IF YOU HAD A SECOND CHANCE? “The fault, Dear Brutus, is not in our stars but in ourselves….” Titchfield Festival Theatre is delighted to announce the forthcoming production of Dear Brutus

by JM Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, The Admirable Chrichton and Quality Street.

This is a haunting drama revealing the inner soul and longing of eight widely differing strangers, performed to Barrie’s original script. It is darkly comic, full of elfish wit and human tenderness. If you enjoyed reading Peter Pan and A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, you will love this beautiful and enchanted play. A magical wood appears on Midsummer Night’s Eve and the eight strangers are invited into it by a mysterious old man. What happens there has the power to change their lives for ever… giving each individual an insight into what life would have been like if they had that second chance which they so longed for.

Kevin Fraser, Artistic Director of Titchfield Festival Theatre says, “This play holds very dear memories for me as it was the first play I ever appeared in live on Radio 4 and recorded at the Kings Head Theatre in London. Dan Crawford who cast me and ran the theatre died that same year. He was a real loss to theatre and a huge and eccentric influence on me!

Dear Brutus opens on Wednesday 10th April 2019 until Saturday 20th April at 7.30pm in the Oak Theatre, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margarets Lane, Titchfield PO14 4BG. For more information, please go to http://titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com/or contact our Box Office on 01329 556156.

My sugar flowers are the ‘icing on the cake’. I craft each flower by hand, and they look like real, delicately blooming, flower heads. Many customers are surprised that they’re made from sugar!

My attention to detail means that every cake is perfect.

In addition to traditional wedding cakes I also specialise in delicious macarons These gluten free treats are as light as air and sumptuously flavoured.You can choose from a selection of flavours or request your own; for example, zingy lemon, salted caramel, summery strawberry or decadent pistachio. Macarons can be ordered for you guests as favours or assembled on a tower with or without a cake. I also love to make special occasion cakes.

I want you to thoroughly enjoy choosing your cake and to be overjoyed when you see and taste the finished design on yourspecial day. My studio, situated in Shedfield, Hampshire, is a welcoming and comfortable space where you can see my designs, and the kitchen where they’re created. I enjoy meeting every bride and groom to be, and hearing about their big day.

Finally, please be rest assured that I take limited commissions per week.

This maintains my high standards of service and ensures I’m on hand to personally answer any questions you have.

I look forward to meeting you soon. www.suephisticatedweddingcakes.co.uk

NEW BOOK FROM LOCAL AUTHOR Gordon Pearson has put pen to paper again and written the biography of the Revd Richard Wake who was born in King’s Somborne in 1831 and became a Methodist reformer and evangelist.

From a humble background, he was educated in Stockbridge and Houghton before the family moved to Poole and later to Millbrook where he met Sarah Attwood whom he married. They emigrated to America in 1854 but he returned and toured Hampshire to preach the great opportunities which existed in the new world for hardworking English families.

In 1866 he led 115 followers from Liverpool across the Atlantic where he formed a wagon train and headed west across the great plain to the embryo colony of Palmyra in Nebraska. In 1869, he returned and founded the City of Wakefield in Kansas which was named after him. It remains a thriving city today which celebrates its 150th anniversary in August.

Gordon has researched Wake’s early life to produce an entertaining biography of this remarkable but little known man of Hampshire.

His book is an A4 sized softback containing 64 pages including 27 illustrations (ISBN 978-0-9515110-8-4) and is sold at its cost price of £8.00 plus £2.00 for postage and packing where necessary.

You can contact gordon on gpearson709@btinternet.com

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Bespoke Occasion Cakes for your Special Day All our cakes taste as wonderful as they look and provide a stunning centrepiece for your special day.

We can provide a unique contemporary design or a classically elegant cake for a beautifully traditional wedding, or birthday party. Each cake is made with close attention to detail.

For more information please contact Sue

T: 07787 567411 info@suephisticatedweddingcakes.co.uk www.suephisticatedweddingcakes.co.uk

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rom rugged mountainous terrain through to the beautiful waters of a sub-tropical cove, New Zealand’s regions are incredibly diverse and home to some of the world’s top luxury experiences.

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A holiday in New Zealand seems a million miles away from the hectic pace of the rest of the world. It allows you the chance to lose yourself in the natural beauty of the country, the world-class activities, innovative cuisine, and genuine warmth of the people. This is the destination where treasured memories are made.

Amity Travel has a wide-ranging portfolio of Boutique B&B’s, farm houses and lodges where the warmth of our hosts coupled with opulent touches, bespoke excursions and delectable cuisine make a stay at one of New Zealand’s lodges or retreats a truly memorable experience.

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IF YOU'RE NOT QUITE FEELING YOURSELF, HAMPSHIRE HEALTH AND HORMONES COULD HAVE THE ANSWER

BATTLE IN THE BOWL: MAY 11-12 Cyclocross meets Gravel Racing in an Epic Showdown! Hosted within Matterley Bowl near Winchester, the Battle in the Bowl features two hour races over a stunning four mile circuit, featuring flat-out fast gravel tracks, a breathtaking grass track climb around the rim of the bowl itself, a flying wooded descent back to the arena and over a mile of taped, technical classic ‘cross! 90% of the circuit will be viewable from the massive arena, making Battle in the Bowl a visually inspiring experience for racers and spectators alike!

camping will be available on site at Battle in the Bowl! Book your camping space when you book your race entry, or you can update your entry to include camping at a later date!

Battle in the Bowl has something for all levels of rider, including, junior, open and elite categories, with a full day’s programme of racing!

For those arriving on Saturday, we’ll have open practice on the course, and some fun events too! All the main racing will be on Sunday.

ON SITE CAMPING We’ve had a lot of requests from people who have to travel for the race, so for 2019,

Photograph courtesy of Dave Hayward For more information and booking please visit http://battleinthebowl.cx/

TERRIFIC TRELOAR’S CHARITY WALK AND RUN

Not only will this be a memorable occasion for everyone taking part, it also provides an ideal opportunity for you to do something fantastic with friends, colleagues and/or family. The event is open to everyone who likes walking and/or running or just fancies a challenge.

On Sunday 28th April, Treloar’s – the lifechanging School and College - are holding their annual St Swithun’s Way Walk and Run to raise essential funds for their amazing disabled students.

A family and dog friendly day out, the route takes you from the Treloar campus in Holybourne, through the glorious Hampshire countryside. You can choose to walk or run, 5 miles to Bentley or the full 10 miles to Farnham. Shuttle buses are provided to get you back to Treloar’s and refreshments are also available. This year, the event has been kindly sponsored by Fyffes.

Laura Toop, Events Fundraising Manager commented: “This will be the 7th year we have run the event and there is always such an amazing atmosphere on the day. Your support does truly make a difference and enables our students to have a brighter, more independent future.”

All profits from the event will be used to help the physically disabled children and young adults at Treloar’s.

Places are £12 Adult, £6 for under 16’s and £30 for a family ticket (2 adults 2 children) To sign up or find out more please visit www.treloarevents.org.uk or contact the events team on 01420 547 447 or email events@treloar.org.uk.

As we wave goodbye to the dark evenings and step out of hibernation into Spring - it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we’re feeling.

Winter gloom and excess may leave their mark but health improvements can be made by reducing stress through lifestyle changes (and they don’t have to be big changes).

SO HOW ARE YOU FEELING? With busy lives and never enough time to eat properly, exercise, sleep or relax, stress is taking its toll on our bodies. It can impact our hormone levels, rendering them out of balance as well as affecting how food is absorbed in the gut. The effect of stress can manifest itself in many ways including anxiety, depression, menstrual changes, lethargy, recurrent infections, skin problems, joint pains, gut symptoms and even increased cancer risk. Lifestyle driven health conditions are on the increase, so why not make the first move towards improving things now?

Dr Katherine Hodgkinson is a GP with a passion for empowering people to make positive changes towards taking control of their healthcare and improving their wellbeing.

“My particular expertise lies within the field of hormones, and I am a firm advocate of a balance in hormones being essential to health. As such, I’m also the founder of Hampshire Health and Hormones, based at LB Healthcare in Whiteley,” says Dr Hodgkinson.

Hampshire Health and Hormones offers focused hormonal consultations and detailed lifestyle consultations. With the use of blood testing to aid the diagnosis of health problems including hormonal imbalances, Dr Hodgkinson will work with you using evidence-based approaches. Body-identical and bio-identical hormones (hormones identical to those produced in the body) can help restore the balance of your hormones, together with tailored advice on lifestyle, diet and supplements, to help improve your health in a way that’s achievable and sustainable.

Get back to feeling like you again!

Visit www.healthandhormones.co.uk for more details.

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There are many symptoms which may be down to changes in hormone levels in your body.

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Dr Katherine Hodgkinson can help to restore the balance through lifestyle medicine and hormone therapy.

Book a consultation at our Whiteley clinic and take the first steps towards feeling better.

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DOCTOR, DOCTOR, I THINK I’M SUFFERING FROM DEJA VU! DIDN’T I SEE YOU YESTERDAY? A funny joke or a very real NHS problem?

Social prescribing is a way of linking patients in primary care with sources of support within the community. It provides GPs with a non-medical referral option that can operate alongside existing treatments to improve health and wellbeing.

THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL AT GOODWOOD - SATURDAY 4TH MAY

the South Downs; whilst adults indulge in our adrenaline charged, on-track action (and of course, the youngsters can get involved too!) the little ones will love exploring our children's play area and dancing to our Jazz Band and Sax Quartet on the grass.

OPENING SATURDAY The 2019 horseracing season gets underway with our Opening Saturday raceday. Come and celebrate the ‘sport of kings’ with some thrilling racing at the world's most beautiful racecourse.

TICKETS Take advantage of the best prices by purchasing your tickets in advance. Richmond enclosure - £36, Gordon Enclosure - £26 and Lennox enclosure - £12.

WHAT TO EXPECT The whole family will appreciate a day on

HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT WILDLIFE TRUST BISHOPS WALTHAM LOCAL GROUP - 2019 PROGRAMME

APRIL SUNDAY 14TH -DAWN CHORUS WALK Meet 5.15am at Scout HQ, Hoe Road Recreation Ground, Bishops Waltham. Warm clothing and stout boots advisable. £5 to include cooked breakfast. Booking required.

Don’t forget your binoculars!

MONDAY 29TH - QUIZ EVENING Join us for a fun evening with general knowledge and some wildlife questions thrown in! Teams of 6 or come along and make up a team on the evening! Bring some snacks to share and a bottle. Tea/ coffee will be available. Raffle with all profits to the Wildlife Trust. Please contact us at bwwildlife@gmail.com to book in a team.

For more information please visit: www. goodwood.com/sports/horseracing/fixturesevents/opening-saturday/ JUNE TUESDAY 4TH - NIGHTJAR WALK At Creech Woods, Denmead. Led by Ian Brownlee, Ranger with the Forestry Commission. Car park reference OS ref SU647113. Meet 9.15 for brief talk and walk to the site. Stout shoes and please bring a torch and binoculars. Please advise of any mobility problems.

Examples of this in the news most recently, are GP’s referring patients to participate in local park runs for their social, mental and physical well being where there is no judgement for your age, ability or social situation.

Trial schemes have already reduced inpatient admissions to hospital care services by as much as 21%.This will be saving their local NHS potentially £415,000 in its first year alone.

The first point of call is your GP who will put you in touch with your local link worker.They will have a face to face conversation with you and design a personalized solutions prescription.

This will include what your social, emotional and practical needs are and find solutions and services to empower you to improve your own health and wellbeing.

Just remember social prescribing is a 2-way street, it only works if you put in the effort as well.

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​ alk by Sarah Hillyer, Medical Herbalist, T Wed 17th April 2019, 6.30pm - 8.30pm at The Sustainability Centre. ​£10 per person.

Maintaining and regaining health in today’s stressful world.

JULY FRIDAY 5TH - GLOWWORMS Meet 2200 hours at the entrance to Claylands Nature Reserve. Wear a warm jacket and stout footwear and bring a torch. The site is steep. Bring a bat detector too if you have one!

All indoor events at the Church Hall, Free Street, Bishops Waltham, starting at 7.30pm. £3 per head including refreshments. (Parking available in the library next door). Walks suggested donation £3. Children to be with an adult.

This evening will focus on how nature’s medicines can be used to maintain or regain physical and emotional balance. We will look at what happens to the body when we live with chronic stress and how herbs that you can forage or grow in your garden can help.

There will be a chance to try some herb tinctures and teas to boost your immunity, balance your endocrine system and lift your spirits.​ For more information and booking please visit www.sustainability-centre.org/store/ p383/Herbs_and_Wellbeing_Talk_-_17th_ April_2019.html

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Mon - Friday. ie. HALF HEAD FOILS including blowdry £35.00.

(Clients must have skin test 48 hours prior to a colour service) We are collecting Easter eggs, again for the Rainbow Centre in Fareham.

We are asking if clients who wish to, to please purchase an extra egg and pop it into the salon by 15 April. Thank you.

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WEST MEON PARISH COUNCIL GREEN MAN STONE CARVING WEEKEND EVENT

BIKE4BART: SATURDAY 27 APRIL The Andrew Simpson Foundation is delighted to announce its second annual Bike4Bart Charity cycle ride for 2019!

Building on the success of 2018s inaugural Bike4Bart event, the Andrew Simpson Foundation are bringing this next cyclosportive to Portsmouth. Held at the charitys watersports centre based on Eastern Road, Portsmouth, Bike4Bart will take place on Saturday 27th April and aims to help increase participation in sport and promote health and wellbeing to all.

New for this year is our Bike4Bart Watersports Festival, combining sport, water activities and music and a welcome addition to the events calendar for ASWC Portsmouth!

Bike4Bart also helps to help raise awareness of the amazing work that is currently carried out by the Andrew Simpson Foundation around the world, and to raise funds, enabling the Foundation to continue delivering on its mission of improving the lives of young people through sailing.The ride will head out to the Meon Valley on road routes of varying distances and terrains! The event also boasts a Water-sports festival offering free water-based activities, in addition to music and activities for all the family to enjoy.

FUNDRAISE & SAVE! This year we'll be offering fundraiser ticket options for the price of 10 if you can pledge to raise 150 for the Andrew Simpson Foundation. Pay the listed entry fee and as soon as you hit the 150 target, we'll refund you the difference as a thanks for your support! Why not set up a fundraising campaign on our Bike4Bart JustGiving Page!

Just go to https://www.justgiving.com/ campaigns/charity/assf/bike4bart COURSE DETAILS The journey starts at the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre in Portsmouth with all 3 routes heading north, taking you on your first steady climb to Portsdown Hill. Make

sure you take a look over your shoulder at the stunning views across the Solent towards the Isle Of Wight and further afield. Once you’ve reached the top of Portsdown Hill the route starts its meander through the Meon Valley.

Stunning villages fly past as you venture deeper into Hampshire and a stunning section of the course called old Winchester Hill.

This descent leaves you on the edge of your seat as an avenue of old oak trees steeped in history takes you down to the small village of Warnford.

From here the route continues on to the quaint town of Alresford and out to the top of the route at Upton Grey. From here you start your cycle back towards Portsmouth, soaking up the scenery snaking past more beautiful places like Preston Candover. The route starts to follow the River Itchen back to its source at New Cheriton. From here you’re starting to make your way to the final climb of the day back up over Portsdown Hill. Take your time to soak up the views once again and then descend back to the venue where you will be greeted with a medal and a beer!

Our popular stone carving workshops are back.You will be working in small groups with Winchester Cathedral stone masons and Kezia Hoffman in Maltese Limestone. We provide hot soup, drinks and cake and plenty of encouragement!

You will have your own sculpture to keep at the end and a chance to re visit us for a top up session if you need more time on it. Stone sizes vary according to choice of workshop.

These courses are available as gift vouchers also at your request. Suitable for beginners and intermediate carvers, aimed at adults and teenagers. Book now and reserve your place.

TICKET PRICES £150 for weekend £130 for Students / Low Income Starts: Saturday 6th April 2019, 10:00am Ends: Sunday 7th April 2019, 5:00pm At Granary Creative Arts Centre, Brockwood Farmyard, Brockwood, Bramdean, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LQ

MEON VALLEY FLOWER CLUB At the A.G.M in February, The Chairman of the Meon Valley Flower Club, Margaret Wallace, told the members about the forthcoming program and out lined some new ideas for members to enjoy. Namely workshops, garden visits and some amazing demonstrations.

The next meeting will be held at the Meon Hall Meonstoke at 1.45 for 2pm on April 23rd when members will have a Demonstration by Liz Pelly.

DISTANCES IN THIS EVENT Epic: 99 miles - £45 entry Standard: 65 miles - £45 entry Short: 32 miles - £33 entry

On May 28th the Club competition will be held when visitors can sit back and see what the members can do. New members would be warmly welcomed or come along as a visitor to see if you would enjoy the meetings.

For more information and booking please visit www.letsdothis.com/e/bike4bart-142395

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extensive, appropriately prescribed hygiene services’.

Our whole ethos is based around showing you, the patient, that we care about you and your dental wellbeing – after all, a healthy smile is a happy smile!

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In the recent 2018 Oral Health and Dentistry Awards, Clear Dentistry in Bishops Waltham scooped the ‘Award for Excellence in Oral Health Assessments 2018 – South of England’.

‘Amongst a strong field of Dental Practices throughout London and the South of England, Clear Dentistry stood out through their use of the very latest diagnostic technology and patient focused approach. Of particular note was their emphasis on health and wellbeing and their

We have invested in the latest technology so we can show you exactly what we are seeing, and we cut out all the dental speak that no one understands. This, combined with our transparent approach to pricing and honest advice, is key to making you feel at home and in control of your time with us.

We all know prevention is better than cure and this is at the heart of all our treatments. The Clear Hygiene Care team offer oral hygiene instruction, fluoride therapy and regular maintenance – keeping your teeth free from plaque not only keeps them looking great but keeps your gums, teeth, and heart healthy.

For more information including how to book an appointment to see us, please visit our website www.cleardentistry.co.uk

Give your teeth some love and call us today on 01489 892240

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DAVINA'S - FANTASTIC DRESSES IN WARSASH Davina’s fantastic dress shop is now located at 7 Warsash Road Warsash SO31 9HW. For those unfamiliar with Warsash it is 2 doors away from Peter Nash Specialist Cars and opposite the Ferryman public house.

There is a large unrestricted free car park on the other side of the road.

MAY DAY IN WICKHAM SQUARE Every year on May 1st, Wickham Morris dance in the old medieval square at the centre of Wickham. They have been doing this since they were formed in 1981 and will be back again on Wednesday the first of May this year – at 5.15am. The dawn is perfect (if the weather is good!) and each year we get a few dozen people up to watch. In fact many of the people come again and again each year.

We would be delighted if you care to join us.

But, then in the evening the Square will be resounding with the music from many groups of Morris dancers. From Alton to the Isle of Wight, Chichester to the New Forest, whatever sides of dancers are available, join together to dance in colourful costumes. The event is free and often the Square is full of folk watching. There is a collection that this year will be heading towards the Winchester Hospice. Since they started counting Wickham Morris have given over £40,000 to various local and national charities.

The shop comprises 3 large airy rooms with 3 changing rooms. The front room has the largest selection of mother of the bride/groom outfits in Hampshire/Dorset, with a choice of Condici, John Charles and Veni Infantino. They combine classic styles in jewel, or pastel colours and a selection of younger ruched outfits.

There is also a range of matching hats, hatinators and fascinators, many of which are made exclusively for Davina’s. For those who want a one-stop-shop Davina’s also stock shoes and handbags to complete your outfit. Part of the main room and a second room contain lots of exciting casual trousers, or tops to more structured outfits, ideal for cruising, or visiting Ascot, or a Royal Garden Party. Labels include Frank Lyman, Josef Ribkoff, Habella and Maria Bellantani Italian knitwear.You will be spoiled for choice. The third room contains evening wear, with many sale, or reduced items. Davina's also has an exciting range of the latest prom dresses by Mascara.

You are never pressurised to buy and advice is available if requested from Davina, or her knowledgeable staff, but you can just browse if you prefer. Husbands, or partners are warmly welcome to ‘watch the fashion show’, or just sit back in one of the comfortable easy chairs and read the newspaper.

Davina has herself lived in Warsash for 45 years and is proud now to have her shop there.

No. 1 in Hampshire and Dorset for Mother of the Bride/Groom & quality label day wear Morris is a very old tradition in England. Note that it is English as opposed to British – it is one of few traditions that can be pinned down as English. References go back to the times of Henry VIII, but usually the references say things like – several Morris dancers were charged with drunken behaviour or disguised as Morris men they went from house to house. In other words they don’t tell us much about the dancing. One nice quote goes back to June 18th 1705.

The Blenheim Palace foundation stone was laid and someone called William Upcott described the scene saying "There were several sorts of musick, three morris dances; one of young fellows, one of maidens, and one of old beldames." We think a beldame might have been a man dressed as a woman, but it is interesting that maidens, ie young girls or women, were dancing 300 years ago.

Davina’s has the largest up-to-date selection of high quality designer wear and ladies’ fashion clothing. If you are looking for a Mother of the Bride/Groom outfit, special occasion wear, cruise wear, or simply an addition to your seasonal wardrobe, then Davina’s is for you.

Starting at 6.30pm when any children’s groups from local schools kick the evening off, the dancing continues until it gets dark. A number of parking places in the Square will be blocked off, with the permission of the district council, so the area has enough room for dancing and watching. There is additional parking available at the community centre or station.

Tel: 01489 880900 or shop online at: www.davinasladiesfashion.co.uk

If you are interested in getting involved and trying some Morris dancing, have a look at www.wickham-morris.org.uk or contact via email to baggie@wickham-morris.org.uk

Open Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm

7 Warsash Road, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9HW

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• Stylish and spacious fitted kitchen/dining rooms with oak worktops and appliances • Energy efficient boilers & under floor heating to the ground floor • Karndean style flooring and carpeting throughout • Solar panels & 10 year ICW warranty • Sleek white bathrooms, cloakroom & en-suites with complimentary tiling • Oak finish internal doors & bi-fold/French opening doors to the rear • Enclosed gardens, with garden shed and paved patios • Allocated parking and external lighting

Prices from £360,000 Show Home now available for viewing, by appointment.

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Wickham Boutique

Botley Mills

Wickham Boutique

Ladies clothing Find us in Warwick Lane 3 - 4 The Square, Wickham Tel: 01329 832278

For Easter bunnies in and out of the house!

Botley Mills, Mill Hill, Botley, SO30 2GB Tel: 01489 772900 | www.botleymills.co.uk

Ladies clothing.

Find us in Warwick Lane 3 - 4 The Square, Wickham Tel: 01329 832278

Boutique ME

Flowers by the Bridge

Olive and Ted Interiors

Lily and ME Spring/Summer 19 Collection Available now Boutique ME, High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 891052 | Boutique ME

Open Good Friday and Easter Saturday. Beautiful, seasonal, spring flowers.

Tel: 07970 280077 | susannaflowersbythebridge@gmail.com

Fabric designer and maker of curtains, blinds and soft furnishings. 3 Brook Court, Brook Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AX Tel: 01489 891325 | www.oliveandtedinteriors.com

Andrew Smith & Son - Auctioneers

Labels Dress Agency

Westlands Farm Shop

Monthly General sale. Antiques & Interiors Bidding starts at 10am on sale days.

Sat 13th & 27th April Tel: 01962 735988 | www.andrewsmithandson.com

Coach Bag - £78 The Old Forge, Brook Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO21 1AX Tel: 01489 896515 | www.labelsdressagency.co.uk

Now serving a Sunday Cavery from 12pm - 2pm. Westlands Farm, Pricketts Hill, Wickham, SO32 2JW Tel: 01329 833832 | www.westlandsfarmshop.co.uk

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Wickham Jewellery

Moda Rosa

Stockist of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, painting workshops and furniture painting service.

The Square, Wickham (next to Lilly’s) PO17 5JT Tel: 01329 835255 | www.jadorelamaison.co.uk

Rolex Explorer Gentlemans Watch - £4,250 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Tickets available for our Fashion Show on 25th April.

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New Jewellery • Pre-owned Pieces Watches • Diamond Jewellery Remodelling / Redesigns Repairs • Gold Purchased

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One off hat made in France - £64. We have a large selection of hats for all occasions. The Old Forge, Brook Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO21 1AX Tel: 01489 896515 | www.labelsdressagency.co.uk

If you wish to buy or sell any of the above, please visit us at: Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Chanel 18ct white gold and diamond stud earrings - £695 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Boutique ME

Wickham Jewellery

Sweet Corner

HATLEY Spring Summer 2019 Available now Boutique ME, High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 891052 | Boutique ME

18ct white gold, emerald cut diamond ring - £1,800 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Sweet Corner has a fantastic range of quality Easter eggs, bunnies and chicks, ready for Easter.You can even choose your own sweets or chocolates to fill an egg. 10 High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 892506 | www.sweetcorner.co.uk

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GARDEN There were tips on the types of jars to use when making preserves, always use scrupulously clean jam jars, and you must buy new, screw top lids and make sure the labels are the appropriate size and put on straight! Methylated Spirit is excellent for removing any marks from the glass jars!

Ensure that you put the full date of when the jam/preserve/chutney was made. It is also essential that chutneys are kept for a minimum of 3 months in which to mature.

EAST MEON GARDEN CLUB – 4TH MARCH MEETING: A TALK ON HINTS AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS ON THE SHOWBENCH BY MARGARET WILLIAMS We were delighted to welcome Margaret Williams to the Garden Club, although she is no stranger to us as she regularly comes to our Annual Show to judge the culinary produce.

There were tips for the Committee on how to write schedules, how to make them interesting, suggesting they could have a theme and try not to have too many rules!

Margaret passed around a copy of a schedule her Mother had produced for a ‘Co-operative Tea’ in 1965 and the classes made very interesting reading from cooking Quaker Oats Biscuits,Yorkshire Teacakes, Fruit flan with biscuit pastry, bottle of salad cream to a jar of bottled stone fruit.

Margaret made a point of not being too specific, for example, a Victoria Sponge is better than asking for a 7”Victoria Sandwich, much better for people to provide the cake than not, should they not have the ‘specified’ size tin. Will encourage more people to enter the classes. Incidentally, the perfect Victoria Sponge is filled with a good quality raspberry jam and topped with a light sprinkling of caster sugar!

How to test chutney to see if it is ready?

Run a spoon across the mixture and if the vinegar runs back into the groove, the chutney needs a further 10 minutes or so to cook. Keep chutneys for a maximum of 2 years as they will start to discolour thereafter.

Always fill the jam jars to the top for when the jam cools, it settles and in so doing forms a good seal.

When making curds, remember they have a shelf life of 3 weeks and must always be kept in the ‘fridge. Fruit jellies are best put in smaller, straight sided jars with no ‘ridged’ sides as these can create air bubbles. These however, can be eliminated by sharply banging the filled jar onto a flat surface!

When making a quiche, never, ever use a ceramic dish, always metal on a heated baking sheet and egg wash the base of your pastry before putting in the filling.

Make sure you use plain cutters, flan tins/ rings for savoury items and fluted for sweet.

Using silicone mats are brilliant for scones and biscuits.

Always present bread on a board, use plain plates for presenting food and make sure the items have a covering.

If you want to know exactly the A – Z for success on the Showbench, obtain a copy of ‘On with the Show’ which is produced by The Women’s Institute and can be obtained online from The Women’s Institute.

Now we all know what to do, we look forward to many more of you entering the classes at our Annual Show which is on the 4th August in East Meon Village Hall. Put the date in your diary now!

Our next meeting is on Monday 1st April in East Meon Village Hall. Doors Open at 7.15. Visitors welcome £2.00 admittance.

Subject this month is 'Vegetables and Herbs'.

A talk by Ray Broughton who is currently Senior Lecturer at Sparsholt College.

Photograph shows photograph showing Margaret Williams with David Lewin, the Garden Club Chairman.

Written by Pamela Peacock East Meon Garden Club

BISHOP'S WALTHAM GARDENING CLUB

Writing this in February, it doesn’t seem possible that we will ever get to Spring, but the signs are there. Snowdrops are magnificent, Crocus and Iris are blooming, though both suffer in heavy rain- of which there seems much less so far this Winter.

Some daffodils are just coming into bloom and my pond is full of frogspawn. So, perhaps Spring really IS around the corner.

But beware, as the ground -even in Aprilcan still be quite cool, maybe too cool for most seeds. Whilst parsnips and leeks get sweeter in the frost, their seeds won’t grow in the cold soil. If we have seven days above 45f or 7c then have a go. If just one days falls below, then start counting again. Even better, wait awhile until the soil really FEELS warm. If plants get cold, they tend to slow down the growth, never to recover. Put them in later and they will catch up and then overtake the earlier ones and look better for it, too.

Patience may be a virtue, but it’s not one that suits gardeners, especially those with allotments as they just can’t wait to get going. The sensible ones weed and dig the plots, lay down well-rotted manure and get the soil ready. Others wade in and plant! If we have a mild Spring, they will probably get away with it but, if not, it could be costly and, of course, the blame lies with the seed supplier!!!

Looking further ahead, so many of us visit gardens and our April speaker is Mark Porter on the subject of “The History of the National garden Scheme”. How did this scheme grow to such proportions? Who started it? What of its future? Just some of the questions Mark will be answering.

Join us at our usual venue; Bishop's Waltham Junior School, Oak Road, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1EP Members Free;Visitors £2; Refreshments; Raffle; Doors open at 7.15pm. Good parking available. www.bwgc.org.uk and Facebook; Bishops Waltham gardening Club.

Membership welcomed.

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

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ar too few gardeners understand what goes into the perfect lawn. Most think it is okay to pick up a bag of weed & feed, sprinkle it liberally on the lawn and all will be okay.Your lawn has a complex relationship with nutrition, which changes throughout the growing season and these things need to be taken into consideration if you want a healthy, attractive, disease free lawn.

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

that as the days warm and the plant needs more nutrition it is gradually made available. It tends to be more expensive but it certainly is effective, provides professional results and gradual grass growth, rather than a sudden burst of growth resulting in excess mowing requirements.

SO WE HAVE COVERED COMPOSITION AND ALSO TIMING OF APPLICATION. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT APPLICATION METHODS Most home owners who buy their lawn feed from the garden centre will have a choice between granular or liquid feeds. As we mentioned earlier, ideally you want a product that releases its nutrients into your lawn slowly, as required, over time. There are two downsides to cheaper liquid feeding. The first is that it tends to be immediate.Your lawn gets an instant food hit then nothing. The other issue is that liquid feeding can be very time consuming and it’s difficult to get the application rates right. We do use liquid, foliar feeds later in the season when we can mix a complex combination of micro-nutrients, amino acids and soil conditioners in a flow release formula that more appropriate for professional use.

Fertilisation is important as it influences the colour of your lawn, its ability to cope with the stresses of drought, mowing and extremes of temperature and to fight against disease and weed infiltration. Choosing the right fertiliser and applying it correctly really is the key to success.

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

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

When to promote leaf or root growth is really the key to successful lawn nutrition.You want healthy leaf growth in the growing season to encourage a stronger grass plant, but you don’t want to go into winter with too much leaf that can be damaged by the bad weather.

High nitrogen fertilisers encourage quick leaf growth but potentially make the plant more susceptible to the attacks of pests and diseases.

Phosphorus is important going into winter to encourage healthy and robust roots to support your lawn throughout the challenging months ahead.

Another important factor in selecting the right lawn fertiliser is the type of nitrogen actually in the product. Nitrogen fertiliser may consist of fastrelease or controlled-release nitrogen. For lawns, fertilisers containing controlled-release nitrogen sources are best. Lawn care professionals tend to use coated granular product. The coating is formulated to break down gradually over time, therefore providing a slow release of fertiliser as the plants require it. Cheaper fertilisers break down with moisture. We use a technical fertiliser which activates as the temperature increases, ensuring

Controlled-release granular feed is by far the best choice for amateur use. Most gardeners will attempt to apply this themselves and this can create issues. Application by hand is almost impossible to get right. The granules slip through your fingers easily and distribution is uneven.

Apply too much to one area and you scorch the grass, often blackening or killing it in patches. Uneven application results in uneven grass growth.

Ideally use is a broadcast spreader consisting of a hopper holding the fertiliser and releasing a controlled amount onto a rotating disk, powered by the forward movement of the wheels, distributing the granules in a controlled and even manner. The amount of fertiliser released is controlled by adjusting holes in the base. Getting the quantities right is important and you must calibrate the spreader before you use it, based on the flow rate of the fertiliser, the granule size, the application rate required and the size of the hopper holes. It’s important not to miss any of the lawn or to overlap as you make each pass with the spreader to avoid stripes.

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

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

Ian Kenyon runs 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 Prior to this Gillian worked for the charity PDSA. There she provided healthcare for pets belonging to owners on benefits, for eighteen years, in their Portsmouth clinics. As part of her role within PDSA she developed fund raising skills which were put to good use later, when she became a Veterinary Trustee of the assistance dog charity Canine Partners. As a keen gardener and plantswoman she has also raised funds for local charities through plant sales.

THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CHANGES IN THE VETERINARY WORLD DURING THIS TIME • Increased specialisation and the availability of referral centres of excellence • Out of Hours cover being provided by practices other than the usual daytime clinic The acquisition of many small practices by large corporate groups Gillian would like to say a huge thank you to all her clients for their loyalty and friendship. She wishes them all the best for the future and many happy years of pet ownership.

IT SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED TO A VET! Veterinary Surgeon Gillian Taylor has announced that she will be retiring from general practice in June this year. A familiar face to many in the local community, Gillian qualified from Liverpool University in the mid-eighties. The real ‘James Herriot’ was also there that day, ironically, as reading his books was one of the influences on her career choice. Passionate about her profession she has worked exclusively in small animal practice, the last thirteen years of which have been at Shield Vets in Bishops Waltham.

There is a strong possibility that some of you will see her in a new guise – that of a public speaker at garden clubs and other societies. Two recent well attended evenings at local horticultural groups have encouraged her in this new venture. www.pdsa.org.uk www.caninepartners.org.uk

WEST MEON PARISH COUNCIL: FIRST WORLD WAR TALK Following on from Fraser Skirrow’s well received 'Centenary of the Armistice' presentation in November, West Meon Sports Club will be hosting his follow-up presentation on Wednesday, 3rd April.

FIGHTING SPIRIT – PATROLLING & RAIDING WITH THE WEST YORKS 1917-18 This talk looks at the development of patrolling and raiding in a West Yorks battalion. It examines who was involved, how the patrol and raiding war actually worked, what was achieved and discusses whether the emphasis on patrolling had any effect on fighting abilities. With modern and contemporary photos, maps and RFC recce photos the talk takes the audience along the paths of a series of patrols to see what actually happened in No Man’s Land at night.

WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL BACKS DISTRICT LITTER HEROES IN GREAT BRITISH SPRING CLEAN Residents are being urged to get and help clean up the streets, parks and green spaces of the district for this year’s Great British Spring Clean. The city council has pledged its support for the annual event, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

It will run from March 22 to April 23, with more than half a million people across the country pledging to get picking to make Britain cleaner. Winchester City Council Portfolio Holder for Environment, Cllr Jan Warwick said: “We are so fortunate to have a beautiful and green district, but it is vital it is kept looking at its best and the problem of litter is one that requires us all to play our part.”

Tickets are free and include a chilli potato supper in the interval.

There will be a cash bar with voluntary contributions to the Sports Club's nominated charity. Tickets are available from the Village Shop.

The council will be assisting local parishes and litter picking groups in the district by providing free high-visibility jackets, litter pickers and black bags, which they will collect after the event. The Great British Spring Clean brings together individuals, community organisations, businesses and councils to make a difference to the environment on our doorstep. Last year more than 630,000 bags of rubbish were collected.

Held at the Sports Pavilion, Headon View, West Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1LH from 7:30pm – 10:00pm

To find out more about how to get involved call 01962 672 442 or email Corinne.harris@idverde.co.uk before March 8.

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SUMMER PLAYS, PICNICS AND PERFORMANCES IN BISHOP'S WALTHAM Hot on the heels of our hugely appreciated production of Rumpelstiltskin in conjunction with Bumblefly Theatre at the Jubilee Hall in January, the Bishop's Waltham Festival Committee have been busily organising some great summer events for you to enjoy.

On Saturday 15th June we will be repeating last year's successful Come and Sing Workshop from 10.00 – 4.00pm in St. Peter's Church, led by a professional Music Director. All are welcome to participate; you don't have to be a great singer or read music, just enjoy singing. This year's repertoire will include some popular musical and traditional folk songs.

The fee for the day is £10.Then in the evening on Saturday 15th June, at 6.30pm there will be the Festival Concert Performance at St. Peter's Church, when the the participants of the Come and Sing Workshop perform the songs of the day for you. Everyone welcome.Tickets £6.

Two weeks later, on Friday 28th June at 6.30pm, we will have Gangsta Granny theatre in the open-air, in the grounds of Bishop's Waltham Palace.

Meet Ben, an 11-year-old want-to-be plumber fed up with spending his Friday nights at Granny’s. All she wants to do is play scrabble and eat cabbage – not exactly his idea of fun! Hungry and bored Ben goes searching for something more edible in the kitchen and stumbles upon an old biscuit tin.The tin holds more than just digestives; it contains Granny’s biggest secret. Ben’s Granny is an international jewel thief - and she needs his help to pull off her biggest heist yet, stealing the crown jewels!

Heartbreak Theatre Productions invites you to share in this exciting escapade, a David Walliams best seller adapted for the outdoor stage.

Join us, Ben, and his Gangsta Granny on their grandest adventure full of forbidden fun. It could be very hungry work so come prepared with picnics and appropriate outdoor gear.Tickets are: Adults £12; Child 5 – 15 yrs. £8; Family (max. 4 to include 1 5 -15yrs) £34 The following day, Saturday 29th June from 12.00 – 4.00pm you can come to the Picnic at the Palace with Music! Let's picnic in our very own Palace! There will be music by Community groups and performers, story telling and a chance to learn and perform on our very own African drums! Tickets are £5 for over 15 yrs. Under 15 yrs are free.

Finally, on the evening of Saturday 29th June at 7.30pm there will be an al fresco performance of As You Like It at Bishop's Waltham Palace

by Rain Or Shine Theatre Company. Join one of Shakespeare's most famous heroines, Rosalind, as she makes her way in a world full of power, jealousy and tyranny. In fear for her life and in search of true love, she flees her heritage with her cousin Celia and fool Touchstone.Will disguising herself as a country lad lead her to a new life full of hope, laughter, and her banished father? With songs galore, hand-to-hand wrestling, idiotic shepherds and the infamous melancholic Jaques, this comedy is ideal for all the family. So pack your picnic, rugs and chairs, pop open some bubbly and sit back and relax in the summer sunshine, while we whisk you off to the Forest of Arden where anything can happen!Tickets are: Adults £18; Concessions £15; Child 5 – 15 yrs £6.

Tickets for all events are available from Distinctive Design in Cross Street, Bishop's Waltham Additionally, Gangsta Granny tickets will be available from www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk and As You Like It tickets from Ticketline on 03306 600541, all from 22nd April 2019.

Pop the dates in your diary! www.bwfestival.co.uk

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MORE THAN 70 NEW COUNCIL HOUSES APPROVED FOR WINCHESTER

D-DAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN DROXFORD After the huge success at bringing D-Day back to Droxford for the 70th Anniversary, we will again be celebrating D-Day this year, to mark 75 years. Droxford played a very important part in D-Day, with Churchill himself visiting the village for secret talks under a railway bridge! The date is Saturday 1st June, 12.30pm-4pm.

WHAT TO EXPECT We will be exhibiting war time vehicles and encouraging everyone to dress up in 1940’s clothing for a fancy dress competition.

We have a trio of singers who will be providing live music of the era, and we will be encouraging everyone to dance the afternoon away.

We will of course have our regular attractions, like our petting farm, archery, birds of prey and a ride on steam train. Our famous BBQ will be sizzling up Owton’s sausages and burgers and the ever popular Pimms tent and Bar will be serving Bowman’s Ales from barrels. We have a reputation for providing the warmest welcome and best value for a traditional event that appeals to the whole family.

The extension to St Mary’s Church will be having it’s grand opening during the fair, after a long and tireless effort to renovate the church and make it a community hub. Droxford Country Fair committee have donated thousands to the church over the past five years to assist the funding effort.

Inside the church there will be a video showing of ‘Droxford Voices’ a video made for the 2014 celebrations of village residents who remember D-Day in the village. Some even saw Winston Churchill!

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More than 70 new council homes will be built in Winchester after the full business case for The Valley housing scheme was approved by councillors. The development in Stanmore will include a mix of one, two and three-bedroom flats, two and three-bedroom houses and a three-bedroom bungalow. A planning application for the 77 new homes was approved in the summer.

Winchester City Council Leader and Portfolio Holder for Housing, Cllr Caroline Horrill said: “This is fantastic news and it means that we can make real inroads in reducing the council waiting list and ensuring that our residents can live in the district.This scheme is also a key part of our strategy to build 1,000 homes over the next 10 years and also continue to provide a range of housing options for residents.”

The development will offer a mix of affordable rented and shared ownership opportunities for the district’s residents. The scheme, which is expected to start in April, will also benefit from a minimum £3.2m cash injection from Homes England, with potential for further funds to be secured. www.winchester.gov.uk

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WHAT'S ON? Thursday 11

Classic Car Meet At The Trooper, Froxfield, Petersfield GU32 1BD. Set in the Hampshire countryside, this refined lodging in a white-painted former coaching inn hosts a classic car meet from 6pm onwards. www.trooperinn.com

Saturday 13

King John's Morris Men at The Hampshire Bowman King John's Morris Men will be dancing at The Hampshire Bowman with guests from Plymouth Morris Men from 3.30pm.

The Hampshire Bowman, Dundridge Ln, SO32 1GD

APRIL Thursday 4

4 week West Coast Swing Beginners Course Thu 4 Apr 19 - 8.00pm at River Park LC, Winchester SO23 7DD. Learn to dance this smooth dance that can be danced to almost any kind of music! - The Dance of 2019! After 4 weeks you are ready to join our Improver Level and enjoy a life time of Dancing Fun with West Coast Swing! £40 Book your place now!

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Sunday 14

Joy & Tears - Concert of Encouraging & Uplifting Songs By members of Southampton Central Hall Community Gospel Choir. 3pm at St. Peter’s Church, Curdridge, SO32 2DR. Car park opposite tower entrance. No charge, retiring collection, refreshments will be served.

SO32 2AL (by kind permission of Jamie & Carolyn Balfour).Transport available from Bishop’s Waltham Square.With a Birds of Prey Display and a Hog Roast. Ask the expert: Andy McIndoe, 60+ specialist stalls, Children’s corner Homemade refreshments, Cuff Billett’s New Europa Jazz Band. Entrance £5.00 (Free parking). Children under 14 free.

For more information please visit: www.bishops-waltham-garden-fair.org. In association with and supported by St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group.

Friday 10

Dolly Comes to Curdridge St Peter's Church & Curdridge Reading Rooms present Carrie-Anne Rendall as Dolly Parton. At St Peter's Church starting 7.30pm.Tickets - £20 (including hot supper).

Tickets available from Botley Church Office / Curdridge Reading Rooms or www. eventbrite.co.uk (search for Dolly Parton)

Saturday 25

Winchester Autobarn Breakfast Club 9am – 12pm.There is a catering van providing coffees, teas, pastries and butties.There is ample parking so please feel to free drop in and see what we’re up to.

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At New Hall,Winchester College, SO23 9NG on 6 April 2019 at 7.30pm Great Organ Mass and Mariazeller Mass - Haydn Exsultate jubilate - Mozart. Conductor: David Thomas.

Full details: www.winchestermusicclub.org. uk/2018/12/spring-concert-april-2019/ Tickets £20 unreserved (£10 for students and under 21s) + 50p online booking fee.

A selection of houses along Broad Street, Alresford will be opening their gardens to the public. 11am - 5pm, save the date! Another opportunity to visit some of the unique hidden gardens of Broad Street! This year the charities we are supporting are: The Winchester Hospice - The Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is raising funds to convert Burrell House, on the site of Royal Hampshire County Hospital, into a Hospice to support patients with life limiting illnesses, and their families.

Winchester & District Young Carers - Their aim is to improve the lives of children and young people with caring responsibilties by providing safe, quality support to indivisuals and offering an inclusive, holistic approach which considers the needs of the whole family.

Broadlands Group RDA, Medstead - They provide invaluable theraputic riding lessons to improve the lives of adults and children with disabilities. £6 per head - admits your to all open gardens. Children FREE aged 16 and under. Afternoon teas, tombola.

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Saturday 6 & Sunday 7

Botley Choral Spring Concert European Sacred Anthems. Albinoni – Magnificat, Purcell – Come Ye Sons of Art. Saturday 6th, 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Gosport and Sunday 7th, 7.30pm at All Saints' Church, Botley.Tickets £14 (£12 concessions) available from Parish Office, All Saints Church, Botley: 01489 782445, www.botleychoral.co.uk or Tel: 07941 884419

Monday 8 & 15

Easter Family Dancing Fun & Yoga At the Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street SO23 8SB. 16.30 Dancing Fun 17.00 Yoga - bring your own Yoga Mat! £6 each - £10 Dance & Yoga Grown Ups go free! Special Sibling Rate!

Dancing Fun and Yoga for all the Family acquire a new skill together! Enjoy some great Dancing Fun & games with your children, followed by wonderfully calming "Feelgood Yoga"! Salsa y Sol Dance & Yoga www.salsaysol.co.uk

Friday 19

Winchester Motorcycle Club The first Winchester Motorcycle Club meet of 2019. At Lower Baybridge Lane, nr Winchester, SO21 1JN.With 8 separate classes: MX1 Modern Solos, MX2 Modern Solos,Veterans Modern Solos, Evo, Superevo, Pre 83 125s, Twinshock Clubman,Twinshock Over 50, Sidecars. First race from 11am. For more details visit: www.thewinchestermotorcycleclub.co.uk

Monday 29 April, Thursday 2 May & Saturday 4 May Meon Voices Choir Spring Concerts

Meon Voices choir is presenting their Spring concerts end April and early May at venues in Bishop's Waltham.The details are as follows:Monday 29 April 7.30 p.m. at United Free Church, Basingwell St, Bishop's Waltham Thursday 2 May 2,30 p.m. at United Free Church Basingwell St, Bishop's Waltham Saturday 4 May 7.30 p.m. at St.Peter's Parish Church, Bishop's Waltham

Sunday 16

Alresford Duck Race

MAY Sunday 5

Garden Fair at Wintershill Hall From 10am - 4pm at Wintershill Hall, Durley,

Great family fun from 12pm - 5pm (racing from 1pm) in the lovely riverside garden of Weir House, Alresford. With a barbeque, teas and cakes, fully licensed bar, ice cream, bouncy castle, face painting, large scalextric, live music and much more. All proceeds go to local causes, organised by Alresford Pigs Association.

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PROFESSIONAL hostility between the parties. If Mediation is not possible, you can make an application for the Court to set out what contact you will have.

ZOE MINTON, PARTNER AT SHENTONS SOLICITORS, ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS ON CHILD CONTACT: 1. I WANT TO TAKE MY CHILDREN ON HOLIDAY BUT IT WILL OVERLAP WITH THEIR OTHER PARENTS’ CONTACT, WHAT SHOULD I DO? First of all, talk to your ex-partner and try to agree something.Think about offering to make up the missed time and some indirect contact during the holiday, perhaps a video call.This flexibility can be really helpful and can promote a good relationship between the parents. If your

BISHOP'S WALTHAM ROTARY NEWS FOR APRIL

WINE TASTING CHARITY FUND RAISING Thank you all for your generous support.

Friday 22nd February saw a spectacular evening in Jubilee Hall, all geared to raise funds for Rainbow Centre, Macmillan Nurses and Lymphoma Support. This was the initiative of the current President, John Natt, and it attracted over 120 people who appreciate wine and a great evening out.

The main sponsors for the event were Kavanagh’s Budgens and Laithwaites Wines, who very generously provided the tasting wines and the Ploughman’s supper. It is also important to recognise the sponsorship support of the following local companies too: All Star Marketing; Austin Wyatt; Better Financial Planning; Boutique ME; Bramsdon & Childs Solicitors and Eighth Wealth Management who sponsored the tasting wines provided by Laithwaites.

ex-partner will not agree to a holiday and you think they are being unreasonable, you may have to consider applying to the Court to determine the matter.The Court will consider various issues, but most importantly, the child’s welfare will be the paramount consideration.

3. AS A GRANDPARENT, DO I HAVE ANY LEGAL RIGHTS TO CONTACT WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN? Unfortunately, grandparents do not have an automatic right to contact. If you cannot agree arrangements for contact with the parents directly or after trying Mediation, you may have to consider Court proceedings. As a grandparent, you would first need to apply to the Court for permission to apply for contact and if that is granted, you proceed with the application.

Courts are mindful of the important role that grandparents can play and will generally only refuse contact if that will adversely impact on the child’s welfare.

2. MY EX-PARTNER IS BEING DIFFICULT ABOUT ME SEEING OUR CHILD(REN) – WHAT CAN I DO? If you cannot agree arrangements directly with your ex-partner, you should first consider Mediation where you can sit with your expartner and an impartial third party to try and talk about the issue and reach agreement. Often, if the parties can focus on communicating, Mediation can be really helpful to resolve disputes, keep legal costs down and reduce

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The following local companies sponsored a table at the event: Anatolian Turkish Restaurant; Angela Holidays; Banks Bistro; Better Financial Planning; Hazel’s Flower shop; Betpoint Betting; Plates PC; The Natural Deli and Upfields. Other local companies Grovers Butchers, Banks Bistro, The Crown and Peter Bryant Dry Cleaners gave generous donations for the raffle, of vouchers for goods and services.

classes: puppies 6-12 months; Golden Oldies of over 8 years old; Child handling 6-10 years; junior handling 11-15 years; Prettiest bitch; Handsome dog; Best rescue; Best 6 legs; best crossbreed; Fastest biscuit cruncher; and Best in Show. Rosettes for all winners. Contact for ‘Paws at Hoe Road’ is Kerry Pitter; Kerry. pitter@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk

All in all, it was a real town event: with the local traders coming together to support three really good causes and terrific entertainment from the wine guessing game with a prize from Laithwaites for the winning table. The event raised over £2,500 for the charities: our sincere thanks to all who supported this event.

THE CARNIVAL The Carnival is on Saturday 8th June and preparations are well advanced for it.

The theme is Sixties Mania and already local groups are developing ideas based on what happened in that decade for their participation in the Procession. Paul Chesterman is organising the Procession this year and you can contact him on paul. chesterman@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk DO YOU HAVE A DOG? If so get ready to participate in the ‘Paws at Hoe Road’ competition. Show off your dog and win prizes. There is a really wide range of

INDIA CHARITY BIKE RIDE FOR WOMEN V CANCER COMPLETED Rotarian Debbie Walker and her Niece Dolly Walker completed a 250 mile bike ride in India, cycling from Agra to Jaipur through villages and off road! Between them they raised over £7500.00 and their group of 96 women raised £360,000. All money raised supports Breast Cancer Care, Ovarian Cancer Action and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust.

Thank you to everyone who sponsored and supported their challenge and helped raise so much money for 3 worthy causes. www.bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk

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TRETHOWANS FAMILY TEAM COMMITTED MEMBERS OF RESOLUTION

SUPPORTING CHILDREN THROUGH SEPARATION If you have decided with certainty that you are going to separate you need to plan how to tell the children and support them generally.

We detail below a few things to consider and recommend you consult the Resolution website, which has various documents containing guidance and advice and more particularly the leaflet ‘helping parents to help children’ available online on the Resolution website.

1. Telling the children – ideally, both parents should be present when having the initial conversation telling the children about separation but if this would create more tension separate discussions can take place.

If you are having separate discussions, avoid placing blame and agree what you are going to say beforehand as children benefit from hearing similar messages from both parents.

2. Address their concerns – reassure children as to when and how they will see both parents and where they will live and attend school.

Allow children to ask questions about any concerns they have and if you do not have the answers, indicate you are working out the details and that they will be the first to know.

At Trethowans our family team are all committed members of Resolution.We help our clients to focus on looking at creative, constructive solutions and on how they can put their children’s interests first to minimise the impact of conflict.

As a guide we have set out some pointers to assist those contemplating or going through the early stages of separation.

IDENTIFY YOUR AIMS AND GOALS IN THE SHORT TERM 1. Do you want to work on your relationship and consider reconciliation?

You may like to approach a relationship counsellor or therapist to help you and your partner re-establish communication and identify the difficulties you are facing within your relationship so that you can work on resolving any issues.

2. If you are confident that the relationship has ended, do you need to establish some additional support for yourself to deal with the emotional impact of separation? Do you think the children may need some emotional support from external providers such as through their school, a therapist or a counsellor?

3. Consult a family law specialist to consider the various options open to you to try and resolve any areas of dispute, such as mediation, collaborative law, and solicitor led negotiations or arbitration?

4. Discuss between you how you are going to tell the children and what you will tell them if you wish to trial a temporary separation or a permanent separation. Establish a form of communication for discussing the children.

5. Is it important for you to keep the children in their existing home?

Which parent might leave the home, temporarily or long term in these circumstances and how will the children continue to spend time with that parent?

6. Is it important for you to keep the children in their existing school/ nursery?

7. Consider your financial situation and your objectives for the financial division of assets/liabilities, most particularly in the short term, so that you can agree how the rent/mortgage and household bills and expenses will be paid on an immediate basis.

3. Understand how they might be feeling – Your children’s feelings about the separation may be different to yours. They may experience a range of emotions and they need to be supported in expressing feelings of anger or upset. Identify behaviours that are acceptable and behaviours that are not, with clear consequences for behaviours that are not. Identify healthy and appropriate ways to express anger or upset.

4. Things they need to hear – children should understand that they are not to blame for the separation and that there is nothing they can do to change what is happening within the family. They should know that they can talk to either of you about any concerns or questions they might have. Reassure your children that they are loved by both of you, they can always love both parents and that they will always have a family.

5. Managing your relationship as separated parents – Try to address the other person in a respectful manner and be polite when discussing arrangements rather than criticising or assigning blame. Avoid using handovers as a time to discuss issues and instead communicate separately via email, text or arrange a separate meeting in person to address outstanding issues. Do not have heated discussions or arguments in the presence of the children.

If you are able to reach an agreement concerning the arrangements for the children, you may like to draw up a parenting plan so that you both know the parameters of the agreement. You can download a basic parenting plan from the CAFCASS website (www.cafcass.gov. uk), alternatively, we can assist in drafting a document setting out the agreed arrangements.

You may also like to agree methods of communication moving forwards and perhaps benefit from the use of a handover book.

It is undoubtedly going to be challenging at times to resolve some of the above points, particularly arrangements for the children and financial support for the family. We would recommend getting some legal advice sooner rather than later so that you can manage expectations and understand how you might go about resolving some of the tricky points in dispute. We offer an initial free 30 minute consultation to discuss the issues important to you and give you some early guidance.

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The Team from BBC Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time was welcomed to East Meon Garden Club on Tuesday 19th March. We were so lucky to have such fabulous panellists, Chris Beardshaw, Bob Flowerdew and Pippa Greenwood. Chris has won 35 prestigious design awards including 12 RHS Gold Medals, the latest was for the NSPCC Garden at RHS Chelsea in 2018. Bob Flowerdew is known as one of Britain’s leading organic Gardeners. Interestingly, his family have been farming the land in East Anglia since before the time of the Tudors.

Pippa Greenwood is our local lady and has been a regular panellist on Gardeners’ Question Timer since 1994. She is a trained Botanist and was the gardening consultant for the ITV series ‘Rosemary and Thyme’.

A LITTLE BACKGROUND TO THE EVENT From the time we were informed the Team would like to come to the village and the time of the event itself was barely six weeks, so it was a ‘all hands on deck’ situation! The application itself was some 10 pages long and when it came to the question, ‘why should the team come to your venue’ who else was there to answer that, but our wonderful historian, Michael Blakstad! Needless to say, he wrote a remarkable piece on the history of East Meon, resulting in a meeting with Dan Cocker (GQT Producer) at Leydene House on the afternoon of the event itself, so that the outline of the original and famous Rose Garden could be seen.

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This rural church has a heart to bless the community and plays an active part in village life, with various outreach events throughout the year.

The friendly congregation welcomes people of all ages. The church is open during the day for private prayer and visitors.You can light a votive candle or leave a prayer request on the prayer board. Little Rocks runs children activities on Sundays when there is communion service. The church is very family friendly. There is a car park in Church Lane opposite to tower entrance. SO32 2DR. The Church is served by All Saints Botley Office.

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Tickets for the event sold out within 10 days and we were delighted at the help we received from the East and West Meon Shops and ‘One Tree Books’ with selling tickets. It was lovely also to welcome Jennie and Rob Ham to the event in their roles as St John Ambulance support.

A lot of extremely hard work by the Garden Club Committee resulted in the transformation of the Village Hall, the stage looked particularly beautiful. Spring had truly sprung with gorgeous flowers donated by ‘West End Flower Farm’ in Froyle and brilliantly arranged by Amanda Wyatt, who, as you know, is the Garden Club’s regular contributor.

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St Peter & Paul

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RENEWED CALLS FOR ASSAULTS ON OFFICERS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY

A thug who walked free from court after repeatedly kicking and punching an officer on the floor before assaulting his colleague has sparked calls for the criminal justice system to end lenient punishments. Last year, PC Paul Headen and PC Oliver Green were called to an address after Mark Watson attacked his mother. The pair made attempts to detain Watson but he resisted, hitting PC Green multiple times before pinning him to the floor, kicking him in the groin and then punching him in the face. He was left with a black eye.

PC Headen was also assaulted, but by drawing his Taser he managed to create space between them before making an arrest - but Watson ran away with his handcuffs still attached and was not located for almost a month. PC Headen walked away with minor bruising. Watson of Sarum Hill, Kings Furlong, was charged with two counts of assault by beating, one count of actually bodily harm and escaping lawful custody.

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(Offences) Act being enshrined in law in November and doubling the maximum sentence for these cowardly and despicable acts from six to 12 months. The officers have received no compensation and are said to feel incredibly let down by the system, whilst the Hampshire Police Federation has considered an appeal, but it appears the threshold will be too high.

Hampshire Police Federation Chairman Alex Charge, said: “Police officers in Hampshire want to see justice and it is clear that these assaults are not being treated with the seriousness they should be. Offenders will still face no deterrent unless magistrates and the criminal justice system take the issue of assaults seriously. The recent success in introducing the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill gave us hope that the judicial system would start to take violence against emergency workers more sternly.

“Whilst we didn’t get everything that we wanted in this bill, it is a start and a significant improvement on what we had. Sadly the message doesn’t seem to have got through and we continue to see perverse, weak and unacceptable sentences for those who assault officers across our county. We need to end the practice of offenders being under-charged and given no more than a slap on the wrist. Until then, officers will continue to feel undervalued with criminals laughing in the face of justice.”

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East Meon All Saints Church

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