Meon Valley Forum Issue 45 - June

MEON VALLEY

FORUM FEATURES Winchester Festival Lucia Foster-Found: Hooked Help Save the Honey Bee

REACHING 18,750 READERS * MEON VALLEY, BOTLEY & PETERSFIELD ISSUE 45 • JUNE

NEWS & EVENTS Bishop's Waltham Bites Returns Southwick D-Day 75 Revival Bishop's Waltham Rotary Carnival 2019 Cover Image: Exton Park Vineyard

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

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Contents

26 Help Save the Honey Bee Saving the bees is a big job but taking action is easy!

04 What's On Local events in the Meon Valley

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06 Winchester Festival

07 Culture The diverse theatre, music, arts and crafts, of Hampshire

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

32 Lucia Foster-Found Hooked

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

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

12 Wellbeing Looking after your health

and yourself!

40 Why the South Downs is the Perfect Remedy for Mental Health

14 Entertainment Discover local events and days out in Hampshire.

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

18 Motoring Local services to keep your vehicle running smoothly

52 Church Services Your local church services

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JULY COPY DEADLINE JUNE 17th

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

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HAMBLEDON

SHEDFIELD

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UPHAM

CORHAMPTON

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CURDRIDGE

LOWER UPHAM

SOBERTON HEATH

WALTHAM CHASE

DROXFORD

MEONSTOKE STROUD

WARNFORD

DURLEY

NEWTOWN

SWANMORE

WEST MEON

EAST MEON

PETERSFIELD

TITCHFIELD

WICKHAM

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WHAT'S ON? Saturday 15

Durley Church Fete

The annual Durley Church Fete is fast approaching! Come along on Saturday 17th June from 12.30-3.30pm to Wintershill Durley.

Sunday 16

Alresford Duck Race

JUNE Thursday 6

Wine Tasting at Susie Watson Designs, Alresford

From 12pm - 7pm. Susie Watson Designs, Alresford are delighted to partner with award-winning local English sparkling wine producer, Hattingley Valley, to offer customers in-store tastings of its Classic Reserve (NV) & 2014 Rosé sparkling wines. www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk – Susie Watson Designs, 16 West Street, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9AT Tel: 01962 734 171 www.hattingleyvalley.com – Hattingley Valley Wines Limited, Wield Yard, Lower Wield, Hampshire, Alresford, SO24 9AJ – Tel: 01256 389188

Saturday 8

New Music Makers present Time For Singing

7pm at KCC Hedge End, SO30 4BZ. Tickets £10, concessions £8. Available from newmusicmakers.com, The Flower Garden or 01489 781836

Saturday 8

West Meon Church Fete

2-4.30 pm. Traditional Village Fete with refreshments including Pimms Tent. Many stalls such as cakes and preserves, garden plants, books, toys and crafts. Fun games for children and adults. Free parking.

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.

Saturday 22

Upham Church Fete

St John the Baptist Church Shedfield Summer Fete

12pm - 3.30pm. New venue at The Manor House, Upham Street, 1JD. Admission £2, under 16 free. Fete to be opened by High Sherriff Sarah Le May at 12.30pm. Barbeque lunch from 12 noon, Upham School Dance display 12.30pm, , Dog Show 1.30pm Tug of War 3pm, Afternoon teas and homemade cake plus Beer and Pimms tent all day! There will be a variety of stalls, books, homemade cakes and produce to buy as well as plants plus Face Painting, Donkey Rides,Vintage Cars and other vehicles, Live music, Bouncy Castle.

Come and browse through our Nearly New clothes or pick up a bargain at our Vintage stall! Have a go on the bottle tombola, buy a ticket for the Raffle or place your bid at the Silent Auction. Lots for children – games, toys and books, sweets, ice creams. A wonderful Family Day out!

Sunday 23

JULY

Live Music and Afternoon Tea at The Old Rectory Gardens, Wickham, PO16 6HR By kind permission of Neville Craig.

From 2.30pm on Sunday 23rd June 2019 Stroll in the beautiful acres of gardens.

Listen to popular jazz and blues played by the wonderful FB Pocket Orchestra. Enjoy a delicious homemade tea - Raffle with fabulous prizes. Bring your own chairs or blankets - Free parking, well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Strictly limited number of tickets, available in advance only. Tickets, £20, 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 or disabled, through the challenge of Tall Ship sailing.

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Saturday 22

Our annual church fete will be held on Saturday 22nd June at the Shedfield Recreation Ground. It runs from 12 noon to 3.30 pm. There will be stalls, games, bouncy castle, barbecue, tea and cakes, Pimms and beer, crafts, vintage cars and live music. Donations at the gate. Come and join in some summer fun!

Jubilee Sailing Trust Fundraiser

Wednesday 12 - Saturday 22

Winchester Auto Fest

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

Broughton Water Buffalo BBQ and hog roast.

Tipsy Goose Hampshire beer and gin tent.

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

Saturday 13

Titchfield Festival Theatre: Jamaica Inn

Nobody does Gothic like Daphne du Maurier.

A decrepit inn without guests, wild moors, sinister fogs, smugglers, shipwrecks, a dashing horse thief, an albino vicar, and a murder mystery – all of the ingredients are there when orphaned Mary Yellan arrives at Jamaica Inn to live with her aunt. This unrelenting drama tells her story as she unravels the mystery of her uncle’s business, piecing together tales of depravity and deception along the Cornish coast. Daphne Du Maurier’s, Jamaica Inn is brought to life in this new stage production that is every bit as haunting as the original novel. Sure to keep an audience on the edge of their seats. Tickets: T: 01329 556156 E: info@titchfieldfestivaltheatre.

At The Oak Theatre, 73 St Margarets Lane, Titchfield, PO14 4BG

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

62nd Curdridge Country Show

Saturday 29

Soberton Fete

The annual Soberton Church Fete takes place on St Peter's Church Green (SO32 3PF) on Saturday 29 June and this year will start at 1.30pm.. 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

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

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FEATURE

WINCHESTER FESTIVAL

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5TH - 13TH JULY

he Winchester Festival returns with a packed programme of talks that will take us from Charles Spencer’s account of Charles II evading capture by Cromwell’s army to Andrew Marr’s history of modern Britain to Simon Schama’s contemporary reflections on the arts, politics and food. The concerts will bring you sacred vocal music from the Sistine Chapel, Renaissance repertoire from Spain, Portugal and the New World and a quintessentially English evening of Elgar and Vaughan Williams in the Cathedral. John Keats, who wrote Ode to Autumn while in Winchester, is remembered in a dramatic presentation and in actor walks and the talented young musicians of Winchester will once again be delighting audiences in the lunchtime series.

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Frank Gardner, Monday 8th July, Guildhall Winchester Sir Chris Bonington in conversation with Jim McNeil, Ascent, Tuesday 9th July, Guildhall Winchester Andrew Marr, The History of Modern Britain, Wednesday 10th July, Guildhall Winchester Ed Balls in conversation with Alastair Stewart, Thursday 11th July, Guildhall Winchester Sir Simon Schama, Wordy, Friday 12th July, Guildhall Winchester Michael Palin, Erebus:The Story of a Ship, Saturday 13th July, Guildhall Winchester

Since the Festival started in 1998 there has been an extraordinary increase in the number of concerts and talks happening in Winchester so that every week - almost every day - there are wonderful performances across the city.

Winchester now has a wealth of music and literature throughout the year and we have decided, with a great deal of deliberation and a lot of sadness, that this will be the final Winchester Festival. We hope you will find many events to interest you in this year’s programme and that our last Festival will be one to remember.

We are hugely grateful and indebted to everyone who has been involved with the Festival over the last twenty two years – the sponsors, individual donors and patrons, Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council, the local performers and the performers who come to us from much further afield, the staff and volunteers, and, most of all, the audiences – indeed everyone who has made the Festival so inspiring and rewarding to be involved with.

We very much look forward to seeing you at some of the events in July for this, the final, Winchester Festival.

Carol Butler, Festival Director Ginny Sherriff, Literature Consultant The twenty-second Winchester Festival showcases music, talks, drama, visual arts and guided walks in nine days of events in venues across the city.

MUSIC • Winchester Cathedral Chamber Choir, Convivando esta la noche: Adventures through the Iberian World, Friday 5th July, Winchester Cathedral Quire • Royal Choral Society with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Parry I Was Glad, Elgar Enigma Variations, Vaughan Williams A Sea Symphony, Saturday 6th July, Cathedral Nave • Wessex Sinfonietta, Brahms St. Anthony Variations Op.56a, Weber Horn Concertino in E minor Op.45, Beethoven Symphony No.7 in A, Sunday 7th July, The United Church • Lunchtime young musicians' series: Monday 8th to Friday 12th July, St Lawrence's Church • Castalian Quartet, Haydn Quartet in D minor Op.76 No.2 ‘Fifths’, Fanny Mendelssohn String Quartet, Beethoven String Quartet in E minor Op.59 No.2 (Razumovksy No.2), Tuesday 9 July, St Cross Church • Tallis Scholars Inspired by the Sistine Chapel, including Palestrina, Campkin, Morales, des Prés and Allegri’s Miserere, Thursday 11th July, Winchester Cathedral Nave • Ashton Singers, with period instrument ensemble, Canzona, celebrate their 50th anniversary, Saturday 13th July, St Cross Church DRAMA • A Fruitful Season: Keats in Winchester, 2TimeTheatre, Saturday 6th July and Sunday 7th July, St Lawrence’s Church

TALKS • Charles Spencer, To Catch a King, Saturday 6th July, Guildhall Winchester • Max Hastings,Vietnam: An Epic History of a Tragic War, Sunday 7th July, Guildhall Winchester • Nina Campbell in conversation with Giles Kime, Monday 8th July, Guildhall Winchester

GUIDED WALKS • A walk with Jane Austen and John Keats, Monday 8th July Thursday 11th July, Tourist Information Centre Follow Winchester Festival on www.facebook.com/ WinchesterFestival/ and https://twitter.com/ www.winchesterfestival.co.uk Telephone booking: 01962 857276 www.tickets.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

CULTURE

25TH–27TH JUNE & 1ST–4TH JULY @ 7.30PM & 30TH JUNE @ 2.30PM

12 - 22 JUNE @ 7.30PM & SUN 16 @ 2.30PM. NO PERF 17 JUNE

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

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CULTURE FOOD & DRINK

COUNTRY MARKETS ARE 100 YEARS OLD!

THREE CHOIRS VINEYARD Three Choirs Vineyard is a unique venue that combines rustic styles with a modern touch.You don’t have to be a wine lover or a vineyard expert to get married here, it is all about the love! With exclusive use, the vineyard has a relaxed and friendly vibe making it the perfect place to say your vows and celebrate the beginning of a new married couple.

Three Choirs offers four different licensed locations around the vineyard to hold civil ceremonies inside and out, giving couples the option to have a beautiful setting for their ceremony without the stress of the weather.

Amid the vines sits the Old Winery barn and Courtyard, beautifully renovated to hold the 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

WINCHESTER DISTILLERY HAS REVEALED, IN THE RUN-UP TO ITS FIFTH BIRTHDAY, ITS EXCITING PLANS FOR EXPANSION

characteristics of the old Winery it once was but is also the perfect canvas to transform for each wedding. The courtyard is also packed full of charm that has everyone enjoying the breath-taking views.

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.

On Sunday 7th July, Three Choirs are hosting their very own showcase where the vineyard and barn will be dressed for a wedding along with a fantastic range of suppliers also exhibiting to offer their services to make your wedding day perfect. The team will also be there to answer any questions & help plan your wedding day!

Tel: 01329 834700 www.vineyard-weddings.co.uk of Winchester Distillery, has decided to offer equity in the business via CrowdCube, the UK’s most popular crowdfunding platform.

Production of the range of gins, such as Hampshire favourites, Twisted Nose Watercress Gin and Winchester Dry Gin, is reaching capacity at peak times throughout the year so installation of a higher volume still is required to continue to grow the business.

Movement into new product lines such as rum and whisky, both of which have been in development over the last year, will also be able to commence once a brewhouse is created onsite. Hampshire-grown malted barley will be used to create the base spirit for gin, vodka and whisky, as well as processing molasses to make rum.

External investment is being sought for the first time to support this growth and Founder Paul Bowler, currently sole owner

For more information about Winchester Distillery’s crowdfunding campaign and how to invest in Winchester Distillery from just £10, please visit http://crowdcube.com/ winchesterdistillery. £375,000 for 8.1% equity is the amount of investment being sought.

The country markets were first set up to allow households to use and sell their excess produce. The main focus was jams and chutneys but soon this grew to honey, baked goods, fruit, vegetables and crafts. It left its original roots of the WI markets when it became a cooperative organisation whereby producers paid a sum to join (it is still only 5p!) and a proportion of the sales goes to keep the market running.

Bishops Waltham Country Market meets weekly at the Jubilee Hall on a Friday 10.0012.00. The market has evolved into a bustling part of the community and has moved with the times to accommodate changing tastes and needs. We still provide customers with home grown, home, baked, home produced goods to the highest standard, but now we accommodate cooking for gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan diets. We provide ready meals if required and customers can order produce in advance. The large hall enables us to provide coffee and teas with a piece of cake of the week for a small charge.

Come along and join us and you will find a thriving market place with room for everyone (wheel chairs and buggies welcome).

We endeavour to be part of the community and take part in local events.You will have seen us celebrating 100 years at the carnival.

We are also well known for catering at many local events.

We are always happy to welcome new producers and customers alike. If you are interested in becoming a producer please get in touch. As a new customer please come along on a Friday morning, the purchasing system is quite quirky but where else will you be able to talk to the cooks of your baked goods and ask about the recipes, or discuss what stitches are best to use for a baby’s blanket?

We welcome you all. And here’s to another 100 years! www.country-markets.co.uk

FOOD & DRINK

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FOOD & DRINK atmosphere in the town centre, and participants enthused about the value for money and variety and quality of food on offer at the event.

Julie Armstrong who attended the event with her husband, their adult son and his girlfriend and friends visiting from Croatia said: “It’s such a brilliant event, my son and his girlfriend came down to Bishop’s Waltham from Nottingham for the weekend, especially to join in as we had told them how good previous events had been. Our visitors from Croatia were ecstatic about the experience – it was a real highlight of their visit to the UK”.

TASTE BUD BUSTING BITES IN BISHOP’S WALTHAM HIGH STREET Towards the end of April, more than 120 local food lovers took part in the sixth Bishop’s Waltham Bites event, tasting their way around the town centre’s array of restaurants and food retailers. Word has spread about the event among local foodies since it first took place in October 2016 and tickets are highly sought after. Those who attended were treated to local cheeses and hams, Mediterranean meatballs, pulled pork, mini burgers and pies, frittata, salmon scotch eggs, local ice cream, chocolates and much more.

The participating food outlets were The Southern Co-op, Grover Butchers, Giorgios

THE OLD MILL RESTAURANT, BOTLEY

Everything we do at the Old Mill Restaurant in Botley is about making sure you have a great dining experience when you visit us - whatever the occasion. Come and see what makes us one of Hampshire’s most unique dining venues and we will make you most welcome. We serve the best quality ingredients cooked with skill, imagination and verve that creates exemplary standards of cuisine - partnered by great wine and brilliant service.

Mediterranean Restaurant, Sweet Corner, Any Fish, The Barleycorn Inn, The Crown Inn and Piccola Roma.

Among the participants were large groups of friends, families with members from 3 generations and individuals; some of whom had just moved to Bishop’s Waltham and were using this event as a way to discover new shops and places to eat. One couple had just popped down to Bishop’s Waltham from an outlying village to buy some meat from Grover Butchers and found out about the event. Luckily there were a few tickets still available so their trip to buy some meat for the weekend turned into a 3 hour tour of the very best of what Bishop’s Waltham can offer in food!

The fine weather added to a jovial

We have a great selection of wine from around the world, alongside our guest wines from our friends at the Three Choirs Vineyard in Wickham. This converted 17th century mill in Botley is home to our beautiful restaurant with its three dining rooms - each with its own special atmosphere.

Our main dining room with its stunning original features including a waterfall and milling hopper is a great place to spend time, in an atmospheric environment with family and friends. The Ruston Room still has the original millstone housing in place, as well as the fantastic engine that the room takes its name from making it a truly special place to enjoy your dining experience.

The Heritage Room housing mill artefacts provides a more intimate setting, with its low key lighting and beautiful décor, making it great place to spend an evening. (This room is also available to hire for private dining making it ideal for your special occasion).

Praise for the event didn’t stop with the participants. Sophie Pritchard, owner of Sweet Corner who has participated in every event since its inception said “it is such a good village event which attracts regulars and newcomers alike. I know I speak on behalf of all the outlets when I say that it is lovely to welcome people into our outlets for the first time and to have this opportunity to give them a flavour of what we offer”.

Bishop’s Waltham Bites is organized by the Bishop’s Waltham Town Team. It was supported financially by The Southern Co-op, and tasters were provided at no cost by the participating outlets. Some of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity, with the rest of it being put towards another community event to be organized by the Town Team.

The next Bishop’s Waltham Bites event will be held on Saturday 5th October with tickets going on sale about 3 weeks in advance.

When you dine with us at the Old Mill Restaurant we will do all we can to ensure your visit is a special one - We hope to see you soon.

The full menu is available at www. oldmillrestaurant.co.uk and The Old Mill is open for both lunch and dinner - as well a special Sunday Roast.

The Old Mill has some wonderful reviews on trip advisor with many customers sharing their positive experiences of amazing food, wine and service all delivered in a beautiful venue.

The Old Mill Restaurant is also on Facebook @theoldmillbotley or you can call direct on 01489 795290.

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Westlands Farm, Pricketts Hill, Wickham, SO32 2JW Swanmore A32

Bishop's Waltham

Waltham Chase

With BBQ season in full swing, why not pop in and buy one of our BBQ packs for you and your friends and family to enjoy? Containing locally sourced meat, perfect for the summer

Butchers and Farm Shop Our butchery department stock free range beef, lamb, pork, poultry and local game, while our Farm Shop has a wealth of local fruit and vegetables available

Tea Room

A3 2

Shedfield

To Titchfield

Freshly cooked to order food is available in our tea room, using produce from the farm and locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The tea room is open daily, all year round, catering for breakfast, lunch, light bites, afternoon tea and freshly ground barista coffee

Wickham

Farm Shop Open Mon - Sat: 8am - 5pm Sun: 9am - 4pm

OPEN BOTH BANK HOLIDAYS Tea Room Open Mon - Sun: 9am - 4pm Last orders 15 minutes before closing

Home Grown Strawberries & Raspberries now in Stock

Tel: 01329 833832 www.westlandsfarmshop.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK COMMUNITY

WELLBEING

HOW TO ACHIEVE A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE

BISHOP'S WALTHAM MUSEUM: OPEN WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAYS UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER Our new exhibition for 2019 is entitled 'Rediscover Bishop's Waltham.' It includes exhibits and information on Mark Henry Blanchard, a world leading industrialist.

Henrietta and of course its own mice, 7 to be found.

We are also delighted that Bishop’s Waltham Junior School Year 4 pupils have created an exhibition on “the Anglo-Saxons – the ruin of Britain?”. Every child has at least one piece of work on display, including beautiful drawings and brooches like shields. Come and have a look and you can decide: Were the AngloSaxons “heroes or zeros”?

Mark Henry Blanchard was one of the most important terracotta manufacturers in Britain providing architectural items for Buckingham Palace, St Pancras Station, the Natural History Museum and exporting all over the world.

In 1871 he took over Arthur Help’s failed terracotta works at Claylands, Bishop's Waltham and moved all his works from London to develop a thriving brick business as well.

Our exhibition includes samples of his very fine terracotta work as well as a range of his bricks. Bricks were left in the open air to dry as part of the process and local historian, Tony Kippenberger has been busy photographing animal footprints on the bricks of the older properties in Bishops Waltham. We’ve found 46 in the town so far - how many can you find?

The Blanchard display has its own cat, called

MEON VALLEY HEARTSTART: YOUR CHANCE TO LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE

BRICKMAKERS AT CLAYLANDS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY. WE HAVE ONLY FOUND ONE DOG PAW PRINT IN THE TOWN SO FAR

You can find us in Bishop's Waltham Palace.

Bring a picnic, explore the ruins and come and say hello!

Find out more about Bishop's Waltham Museum at www.bishopswaltham.net// Websites/index.asp?client=373

Training, which lasts around 2 hours, will be provided free-of-charge by fully qualified people with operational emergency experience and will cover a range of emergency life-saving skills including use of public defibrillators.

Bought to you by Meon Valley Heartstart – winner of the 2017 National Heart Sure Award for Best Educational Establishment of the Year.

DATES 18 June 2019, 7:00pm at Stables Parish Centre, Maypole Green, Free Street, Bishop’s Waltham, SO32 1PW 15 July 2019 at 6.00pm at Greens Close Day Room, Bishop’s Waltham SO32 1JT To register or for more details visit our website at www.heartstartmeonvalley.co.uk or contact David Williamson on 077301 48920 or email info@heartstartmeonvalley.co.uk

You don’t need to book an appointment and lay down on a couch on for this. Sometimes the best way to spring clean yourself is to start from the inside. Developing a good dose of PMA (Positive mental attitude) is the perfect place to start.

BELOW ARE SOME SIMPLE STEPS TO HAPPINESS · ‘Don’t sweat the small stuff ’ -Some things simply are not worth fretting about. · Play your favourite CD, singing is good for the soul. · Move around as much as possible. Even a different room is a change of scenery. · Develop a coping mechanism, this could be just breathing deeply or counting to ten.

Once you exhale it, it’s gone. · Challenge yourself, set yourself a mini target.

Everybody loves a small victory! · Check for local events to attend and get excited about: These brighten our days · Reconnect with family and friends.

And just remember yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift- that’s why they call it the present!

UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAPIS Well here it is, the first line of Lapis Health & Events summer calendar. Starting with our Tea Dance to celebrate D-Day 75’ on Friday 7th June, from 1pm - 3pm at Wickham Community Centre - entry: £3, this event will be a celebration of victory and remembrance.

We shall also have a birthday cake and raise an early toast to The Queen!

Leading seamlessly onto the only thing that makes cake better, is knowing that by eating it you are helping a good cause so come along and grab a cupcake with us on Raising Awareness for Alzheimer's and Dementia. This will be held at Wickham Community Centre, from 10am pm Thursday 13th June.

Then we get into the first of our ‘POP UP’ cinema screenings, comfy chairs, confections and classics and what’s more classic than My Fair Lady! This will be on Friday 28th June at Wickham Community Centre. The film will start at 1pm so please aim to arrive at 12.45pm so we can assit you to your seats. Interval refreshments and popcorn included. Entry: £3.

We hope you can join us for one or all of theses fantastic events. www.lapiscare.com

WELLBEING

FOOD & DRINK

Banks Bar Bistro

Wine Tasting Evening Friday 21st June

An exclusive evening with a four course meal, accompanied with superb, fine wines celebrating the taste of Summer, on Summer Solstice.

Hosted by Ellis Wines, an ambassador will be joining us. Prizes to be won throughout the evening. This is the most exclusive wine tasting in the area!

£49.95 per person •••

Tel: 01489 896352

banksbarbistro@gmail.com • www.banksbarbistro.co.uk The Old Granary Bank Street Bishops Waltham SO32 1AE

LAPIS UPCOMING EVENTS Tea Dance - Friday 7th June On Friday 7th June, Lapis Health & Events are holding a tea dance in celebration of D-Day's 75th anniversary. Join us for a Waltz in the sunlit study centre and enjoy some tea and cake!

At Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, PO17 5AL. From 1pm - 3pm. Entry: £3

Alzheimer's Society Cupcake Day Thursday 13th June Enjoy a cupcake with us on Raising Awareness for Alzheimer's and Dementia

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

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Lapis Presents: My Fair Lady Friday 28th June

Cared for Staff = Cared for Clients

On Friday 28th June at The Wickham Centre, Lapis Health & Events will be showing 'My Fair Lady' starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. Sit back in one of our comfy chairs and grab some popcorn to enjoy this classic movie in our pop-up theatre.

The film will start at 1pm, please aim to arrive 15 minutes early so we can assit you to your seats.

Interval refreshments and popcorn included.

At Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, PO17 5AL. From 10am.

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SOUTHWICK D-DAY 75 REVIVAL: WEEKEND OF 8TH & 9TH JUNE For the sixth year running, the village of Southwick joins 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.

We are delighted to confirm our event partner, for the second year running, is the National Museum of the Royal Navy, whose fundraising and restoration of LCT 7074, the sole surviving D-day landing craft, is progressing in time for the D-Day 75th anniversary year.

SOUTH DOWNS CENTURY - WINCHESTER TO BEACHY HEAD: JULY 6TH The South Downs Way; it has long been a right of passage in mountain biking circles. And now you can this hundred mile ribbon of imposing chalk downland in a single day, with legendary Trail Break support.

Renowned as a supreme physical rather than technical challenge, the South Downs Way is the most high profile long distance MTB challenge that we have. But so much more, too. The huge climbs, sweeping descents and expansive coastal views make it a truly memeorable ride in one of the most quintessentially beautiful parts of the British countryside.

South Downs Century brings you all of this in the ultimate South Downs event! An unforgettable experience and a monumental challenge that will prove your place amongst the endurance elite! South Downs Century will be a badge of honour and pride, and this is your chance to be one of the very first to join that club! South Downs Century is fully supported, from route marking to multiple feed and support stops, so all you have to do is concentrate on taking on this epic ride!

THE MILE CENTURY: 100 MILE OPTION South Downs Century pits you against the full; 100 miles of the South Downs Way; a giant of ride including over 12,000ft of climbing in a single day on eye-wateringly steep gradients! The route is 90% off road on classic South Downs chalk tracks, and the views of this endless trail are as breathtaking as the climbs! The South Downs Way should be on every mountain biker’s bucket list. South Downs Century is the perfect way to tick it off! Starting alongside the 100 km event in Winchester, the 100 mile route finishes at Beachy Head above Eastbourne; an inspirational finish point for your epic ride!

Distance: 100 miles (160km). Start Location - Winchester (St Catherine’s Park & Ride). Start Time: 6:00am – 7:00am Finish Location: Beachy Head. Finish Time: Estimated 3:30pm – 9:00pm

2019 SOUTHWICK D-DAY 75 REVIVAL EVENTS CONFIRMED • Military Wives Choir concert in St James Church • Talks by renowned World War II military historians • Local History Talks: “Bombweed” • 1940’s school lessons in the Old Schoolhouse • Royal Navy Cadet Field Gun Run (Squire’s Paddock) • The village at war – Exhibition in St. James Church • World War II military vehicles display and Motorcades • Period funfair in Squire’s Paddock • Village Green – Horndean band and wartime sing along • Swing dance lessons: In the event marquee.

• Steam bus rides • Live music outside the Golden Lion pub and Red Lion pub • Walking history tours: Leave from outside the D-Day Memorial Hall.

TICKETS Advance online tickets Adult: £6.00, Under 16: £4.00, Under 5: Free On the gate tickets Adult: £7.50, Under 16: £5.00, Under 5: Free Advance booking strongly recommended. Capacity of the Revival event limited to 4,000 per day. Once reached there will be no entry on the gate!!

For more information and to buy tickets please visit www. southwickrevival.co.uk THE KILOMETRE CENTURY: 100KM OPTION South Downs Century includes a kilometre century option; 100km and almost 7,500ft of climbing in a single day, 90% off road on classic South Downs chalk tracks, the South Downs Century kilometre century is a physical test and a genuine epic, and the perfect preparation for taking on the full 100 mile South Downs Century in a future year! Starting alongside the 100 mile event in Winchester, the 100km route finishes on top of Truleigh Hill above Shoreham; ideal for an easy pick up off the A27, or downhill all the way to the station to begin your journey home!

Distance: 100km (62miles). Start Location: Winchester (St Catherine’s Park & Ride). Start Time: 6:00am – 7:00am Finish Location: Truleigh Hill (Shoreham) Finish Time: Estimated 2:00pm – 5:30pm BOOKING 100 mile route - £49 100 kilometre route - £39 For more information and booking please visit: www.trailbreak.co.uk/ south-downs-century/

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GREAT ROAD TRIPS OF THE USA T he USA continues to be a top seller in the UK tourist market and it is easy to see why with such stunning scenery, awe inspiring canyons and some of the world’s most Iconic manmade structures. With so much to see, holidays in the USA tend to be multi centre itineraries, and the best way to get around is by car, with the low cost of fuel, the plentiful supply of hotels and motels along the popular routes and reasonably uncongested roads (outside of the big cities), it all makes for a great adventure.

At Amity Travel Tailor Made we find the most popular selfdrive holidays to be to the Canyon lands and National Parks of the Western States and/or the Pacific Coast. Amity Travel have been tailoring such holidays to suite your own personal requirements for many years and can not only save you time and money but take away all the stress of arranging such complicated itineraries.

With so much to see it is difficult to know where to start, for many the bright lights of Las Vegas are a fun filled introduction to the Wild West before heading off to the awe inspiring Grand Canyon National Park, the unique Bryce Canyon (Forest of Stone) is also well worth visiting and for many clients it turns out to be the surprise highlight. Zion National Park is another must stop with its towering red granite walls, the park has some fantastic nature trails where you may catch site of a Skunk or ring tailed cat as well as Peregrine Falcons and Eagle. Whilst for something more unusual Death Valley, on the border of Nevada & California with its desert of streaming sand dunes, multi coloured rocks and water fluted canyons will make for some great photo opportunities, there is also the chance to join a ranger on a tour of the historic mining sites and sun drenched salt flats. Further north and a park that fits in well with San

PROMOTION Francisco and the Pacific Coast is Yosemite National Park and the legendary Giant Sequoias, just 3 hours east of San Francisco,Yosemite is one of the best known parks and there is something for everyone here from stargazing and moonlight wildlife tours to rock climbing and rafting as well as Yosemite Mule Ride Adventures where you can enjoy the breath-taking views and majestic scenery of this incredible national park.

Depending on your time The Pacific Coast line has much to offer and can be added to a National Parks and Canyonlands tour or as a standalone itinerary, starting with San Francisco; this is unquestionably one of the best loved cities in the USA. Home to the Golden Gate Bridge, Cable Cars, Alcatraz, Pier 39 and Chinatown, this city is instantly recognisable, Alcatraz is the major highlight for many and advance booking is always recommended. The drive south from San Francisco along state highway 1, taking in Monterey and Carmel, you can go whale watching off the Monterey Coast where Humpback Whales can be found from Spring right through to Autumn. Continue driving South taking in the stunning views of the Pacific coastal road known as the Big Sur, this is a great way to end or start your time in California, and don’t forget to visit a winery or two along the way with plenty of options in the Napa Valley just north of San Francisco and also at San Luis Obispo in the Central Coast Wine Country, north of Los Angeles.

You may well be thinking that such a full on itinerary is not going to be cheap, but it does not have to cost an arm and a leg either, with some great deals on flights outside of the school holidays and with a mixture of good quality hotels, National park lodges and motel accommodation it can work out very reasonable indeed.

For the best of the west as well as ideas on east coast itineraries, USA Rail holidays, ranching holidays, not to forget Florida, call the Tailor Made experts at Amity Travel Tailor made today.

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BISHOP'S WALTHAM ROTARY CARNIVAL 2019: SATURDAY JUNE 8TH You’ve heard about all the attractions: Batala drum band, Procession, Motorcade, Children’s Entertainment, Food and Drink village, Junior Motor Cycling team, Falconry display, and, of course the Fun Dog Show.The Carnival theme this year is Sixties Mania, and was proposed by the young people of the Youth Club.

SAILORS FROM ACROSS HAMPSHIRE FLOCK TO COMPETE IN THE ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 2019 Hundreds of sailors from across Hampshire have signed up for the worldfamous Round the Island Race taking place on 29th June 2019.

Over 1,500 boats are expected to participate in the sailing race around the Isle of Wight this year, including almost 200 boats from Hampshire to date. Sailors from the south coast make up more than fifth of entries at this year’s race, with more than 300 boats from coastal counties competing.

Known as a ‘race for all’, the Round the Island Race attracts celebrities and professional sailors as well as families and first-time sailors from around the world. Participating sailors will have an opportunity to compete for nearly 200 prizes, with classes available for monohulls, multihulls, Gaffers, Classics and dayboats.

The family-friendly event is expected to draw thousands of spectators to the Isle of Wight for the weekend, where they will be able to enjoy spectacular views from Cowes, St Catherine’s Point,Ventnor, Bonchurch, Culver Down and Ryde Pier. People will also be able to keep track of family and friends onshore by using the race tracking service on the official website, provided courtesy of Raymarine, the Official Race Tracking Partner.

The Round the Island Race will be supporting The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust as its official race charity, which raises funds to help young people rebuild their lives after cancer treatment.The Round the Island Race is being sponsored by Helly Hansen, Raymarine, MS Amlin and Chelsea Magazines. An entertainment programme will provide a festival of sailing at the race village in Cowes and include live music and an array of food stalls. This will start at midday on Friday 28th June 2019.

Commodore of the Island Sailing Club, David Atkinson said: “We’re really pleased to have received such a high level of interest from residents across Hampshire.We are looking forward to welcoming returning families that have taken part many times over the years as well as first-timers looking for an adventure.”

“The Round the Island Race is a unique event because it provides an opportunity for families to compete alongside professional sailors and celebrities and most importantly, have fun.The Round the Island Race brings people together onshore as well at our race village, where people will be able to enjoy live entertainment.”

Sailors interested in participating in the event are able to enter online. For more information about the race please visit: www.roundtheisland.org.uk

We are expecting lots of people dressing up: you don’t have to be in the procession, just get your sixties gear on and enjoy yourself! The Carnival starts in Station Road at 12 noon with the Procession, and includes families, schools, businesses and local groups; all dressed up in this year’s theme.The Procession will arrive at Hoe Road at 1.00PM. THIS IS WHY WE DO IT It’s an annual community event, run every year by your local Rotary club. It provides an opportunity for many local charities and organisations to raise funds by taking a stall.The proceeds are donated mainly to local needy causes and some international ones as described below.

BISHOP’S WALTHAM MINIBUS We recently donated £500 towards the running costs of the local minibus, which provides a local service supplying transport to all affiliated groups in Bishop's Waltham and surrounding parishes; including two lunch clubs and dial a ride services for people from outlying areas to shop in Bishop's Waltham, Fareham and Hedge End. HONEYPOT CHILDREN’S CHARITY Hugh Whitaker gave an illustrated talk on this charity which provides supports to young carers.We donated £200 to this excellent cause.

ROTARY TECHNOLOGY TOURNAMENT The Technology Tournaments are designed for secondary school pupils aged 11-16 and seen as a challenging and enjoyable way for young people to enrich their STEM learning (Science,Technology, Engineering and Maths). www.bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk/index.html

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ILLYRIA THEATRE - ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES COMES TO THE HOLT: SUNDAY 30TH JUNE

FILM ON A FARM: JULY FILMS In the heart of the Meon Valley in Hampshire, Manor Farm, Droxford is the original venue for Film on a Farm and provides the most stunning views of the South Downs National Park. Conveniently located between Winchester, Petersfield, Alton and Fareham, this venue is readily accessible to everyone and is sure to provide the wow factor on arrival.The two films that are being shown are; THE ITALIAN JOB (PG) - FRIDAY 5TH JULY The Italian Job is a 1969 British comedy caper film, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley and directed by Peter Collinson. Subsequent television showings and releases on video have made it well known in the United Kingdom. Starring Michael Caine as Charlie Croker, who takes part in a spectacular robbery of gold bullion in Turin, masterminded by Mr Bridger, played

by Noël Coward, an older gentleman from a British prison where he is lord of all he surveys.

Gates open at 7pm, film starts at 9pm. For more information and booking please visit www. filmonafarm.co.uk/events/ the-italian-job-at-manor-farmdroxford-05-07-19/ THE FAVOURITE (15) - SATURDAY 6TH JULY Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and the story examines the relationship between two cousins, Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (played by Rachel Weisz), and Abigail Masham, Baroness Masham (Emma Stone), vying to be court favourites of Queen Anne.

Gates open at 7pm, film starts at 9pm. For more information and booking please visit www. filmonafarm.co.uk/events/thefavourite-at-manor-farm-droxford-06-07-19// The Manor Farm venue has free on site car parking, locally sourced food, a fully licensed bar, popcorn, sweets,WC facilities and is cash only.The post code for the venue is SO32 3AH. For more information please visit www.filmonafarm.co.uk/venues/ manor-farm-droxford/

Young Ali Baba stumbles across an enchanted cave when he overhears the magic words that open it: “Open Sesame!”. Inside the cave he finds untold amounts of gold and jewels, and takes some of it home to show his wife. But what will he do when she chides him for stealing? Can he keep the secret from his jealous brother? And when the Robber King comes looking for the missing treasure supported by an army of 40 angry thieves – will he and his family survive? The show is notable for a scene where one character polishes off most of the thieves – 37 to be precise, and you can count each one – with a cast of just five of the most hardworking actors in the business!

Illyria was the first company to tour children’s theatre on this scale in the open-air touring sector. Following their enormous successes with The Adventures Of Doctor Dolittle,The Emperor’s New Clothes, Danny The Champion Of The World,The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, George’s Marvellous Medicine, Babe The Sheep-Pig and The Twits they are also regarded as the best. Now in their 28th season, they return with one of their most popular ever shows, last performed in 2003. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves! This is adapted from the One Thousand and One Nights (otherwise known as the Arabian Nights). Like all the stories in this towering literary classic it is packed with cliff-hangers, larger-than-life characters, and laughs galore.

There’s lots and lots to join in with – and the most magical cave you’ve ever seen! Perfect summer fun for thieves and vagabonds aged 5+.

TICKETS Adults: £16, Child (14 and under): £9, Family (2 adults & 2 children): £48 Illyria Theatre is performing Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves on Sunday 30th June at The Holt Estate, Upham, SO32 1HR. Gates open at 1pm, performance starts at 3pm.

For more information and booking please visit: www.illyria.co.uk/ali-baba

WESSEX ART FAIR: FRIDAY 7TH SUNDAY 16TH JUNE Sarah O’Rorke of Hampshire art consultancy, Forton Fine Art, is collaborating with Mayfair Gallery’s Tiffany Panter and Matthew Hall of Panter & Hall, to put on a Summer Exhibition.The Wessex Art Fair will be on from Friday 7th to Sunday 16th June in Hurstbourne Priors.With years of working in the art world, the organisers understand all too well how a piece of art can be transformative to a home.Too often, artwork is the final instalment and yet it can make an impact on a room, it can provide a private corner to stop and reflect, it can bring a room together, it can give a traditional space a contemporary feel or it can be used to make a home welcoming and warm.

Bringing the best of the two galleries’ artists together, the exhibition will be showing work by both emerging artists alongside the more established.

The organisers’ intention is that visitors can enjoy the highest quality exhibition whilst at the same time feel confident that they can find a piece of art to fit their budget.Their greatest wish, though, is that visitors will find a painting or sculpture with which they have a connection. Matthew Hall talks about it as ‘the perfect pairing of painting and client, the sense that the buyer before you is the only fit recipient of your treasured discovery’.

So whether looking for an investment or a treasured piece of art, the organisers invite you to visit the exhibition just outside Hurstbourne Priors at The Barn, Chapmansford Farm House, RG28 7RR. Information on the exhibition can be found on the Forton Fine Art website, www. fortonfineart.co.uk.

The Wessex Art Fair, Hurstbourne Priors, RG28 7RR

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GARDEN COMMUNITY impress a professional panel at schools such as Central or LAMDA. Many come to us having played the lead roles in the school play, they have wowed their friends and families in local productions and passed graded exams with flying colours. What sets our students apart is that they are smart enough to realise that is not enough.”

This expert advice is worth listening to as Vicki and Anita have coached students who are attending, or have scholarships, and offers to Central, GSA, Rose Bruford, Italia Conti, Sylvia Young, Mountview, Wilkes Academy and Oxford University.

PICTURED ARE VICKI WELCH (LEFT), ANITA POLLINGER-JONES (RIGHT) AND THEIR LATEST STUDENT WITH AN OFFER AT CENTRAL, PATRICK DINEEN

DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE THE X-FACTOR? Each year, thousands of young people from around the world audition for limited places at top UK Performing Arts' Schools.

With only 18 places available at Central School of Speech and Drama for the Acting/ Musical Theatre Course, incredibly, 3 of the students offered places this year were coached

NEW FOREST SHOW TO DONATE ALL REVENUE FROM CHILD TICKET SALES TO THE SAMANTHA AND FLORENCE BAILEY BURSARY

The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is donating all proceeds from child ticket sales at the 2019 Show to the Samantha and Florence Bailey Bursary. The bursary was established in 2018 in memory of Samantha Bailey and her unborn daughter Florence both of whom passed away unexpectedly in January 2018. Samantha had been heavily

by local Meon Valley dream-team,Vicki Welch and Anita Pollinger-Jones.

In a highly competitive industry their students seem to defy the odds. So what is the secret behind these impressive results and how do smart parents help their children get into the best schools?

Vicki, who was a scholar at The Guildhall School of Music says, “Students need specific training for the task at hand. Preparation for this pivotal moment in their lives is key to our students' success.”

Watching Vicki and Anita's lessons it's clear that it is not just their pupils who have something special. From Shakespeare to Showtunes, these women run what can only be described as a Masterclass in singing and performance.

Their ethos is clear, too. The competition is fierce, so work hard, hone your craft and then you can dream big.

Anita, who studied at Webber Douglas, offers this sound advice. “Most young people have not been taught the audition skills needed to

For more information please contact anita.pj@icloud.com or www. vickiwelchmusic.co.uk

involved with the Cattle Section of the New Forest Show for many years. The 2019 New Forest Show is taking place on 30th, 31st July and 1st August 2019 at New Park, Brockenhurst. Tickets are available to purchase online now from the New Forest Show website.

The bursary is supported and administered by The New Forest Agricultural Show Society.

The amount of subsidy provided will depend on the money raised throughout the year.

Sam was a young farmer and estate agent living in Tiptoe, Sway. Following in the footsteps of her grandparents and mother she led a wonderful life breeding and showing the Sandlea herd of Charolais cattle. At just 34 years of age Sam tragically fell ill on 16th January 2018 and died eight days after losing their daughter Florence late in the pregnancy.

Sam was also a longstanding member of the New Forest Show’s Cattle Committee. The New Forest Agricultural Show Society set up a bursary in their memory.

The Samantha and Florence Bailey Bursary aims to support young people in agricultural education, with two main aims: • Fund students attending agricultural college, allowing them to begin a career in agriculture.

• Pay for applicants to attend short courses that will benefit their career in agriculture

All children aged 5-15 can enter the 2019 New Forest Show for just £1. Children aged 4 and under can enter for free. All adult and senior tickets purchased online via the New Forest Show website before 23rd July will receive a 15% advance ticket discount.

New Forest Show tickets are also available to purchase in person at three locations: Pot Pourri in Brockenhurst, Christchurch Information Centre and Ringwood Town Council.

Tickets for the New Forest and Hampshire County Show are available to buy online now from the New Forest Show website. All adult and senior tickets purchased online before 23rd July will receive a 15% advance ticket discount https://www.newforestshow.co.uk/ tickets/ More information about the Samantha and Florence Bailey bursary including ways to donate can be found on the New Forest Show website https://www.newforestshow. co.uk/samantha-and-florence-bailey/

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HELP SAVE THE HONEY BEE Saving the bees is a big job- but taking action is easy!

By starting in your own community, you can help make our world a healthier place for bees. Here are some things that you can do to save our bees: Protect bee habitat One of the largest threats to bees is the lack of habitat due to urban sprawl. If you notice a lack of green space in your neighborhood, you can volunteer to plant a bee garden or create a habitat corridor with nectarrich plants such as wildflowers.You don’t need a ton of space to help save the bees- gardens can be established in small spaces like balconies or street corners, and flowers can be planted along roadways and other public areas.You can also get involved with your local government to advocate sensible limits to development where you live.

Avoid harmful pesticides Synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides are harmful to bees.

Using these pesticides in your garden can not only keep bees away, but also endanger their lives. If you must treat your garden, opt for organic pesticide options and spray at night when pollinators are least active.

Or use beneficial insects such as praying mantises and ladybugs in your garden. Avoid chemicals belonging to the neonicotinoid family at all costs, as they are especially harmful to bees.

Plant a bee-friendly garden Flowers help feed bees and other valuable pollinators. Not only will you be helping save the bees by planting bee-friendly plants, but you’ll helping your garden as well. Some tips: • Avoid hybrid flowers, which may be sterile and have little or no nectar or pollen • Skip the double flowers, which lack pollen • Make sure you’ll have blooms for bees year round.

• Plant flowers in patches - bees like to focus on one flower type at a time • Leave an undisturbed plot for ground-nesting bees

Bees Need Trees Bees aren’t only just interested in perennials! In fact, did you know that bees get most of their nectar from trees? When a tree blooms, it provides bees with hundreds if not thousands of blossoms to feed from. Trees are not only a great food source for bees but they are also essential to a bees habitat.Tree leaves and resin provide nesting material for bees, while their natural wood cavities make excellent shelters.With deforestation and development on the rise, you can help bolster bee habitats by caring for trees and joining tree-planting parties in your area.

Create a Bee Bath A fun activity that can also help save the bees is creating a bee bath. Fill a shallow bird bath or a small dish or bowl with clean water, and arrange pebbles and stones inside so that they poke out of the water. Bees will land on the stones and pebbles to drink the water as they take a break from foraging and pollinating.

Build homes for solitary and bumble bees Did you know that, with the exception of honeybees, most bees are solitary creatures? 70% of bees live underground, while 30% live in holes inside of trees or hollow stems. Since many solitary and bumble bees build their nests in undisturbed land, why not keep an untouched plot of land for them in your garden? “Bee condos” allow solitary bees like mason bees to take up residence and pollinate your garden, and are widely available for sale online.You can also learn how to build your own bee condo and create a better space for solitary bees.

Become a Bee Ambassador You can do your part to save the bees on your own, but just like a colony of honeybees, making real change takes strength in numbers! Educate your friends, family, and community on how to help bees by becoming a bee ambassador. Current bee ambassadors engage others by asking for bee-benefitting donations in lieu of birthday gifts, and selling muffins door to door. Get creative with ways to raise funds and get the buzz out on saving bees!

For more information visit: https://thehoneybeeconservancy.org

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and privacy. Available in a choice of terracotta or green.

and privacy. Available in a choice of terracotta or green.

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pre-prepared base is also included in the price.

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A full set of gazebo accessories can be found on the inside back page of this brochure.

pre-prepared base is also included in the price.

With all the benefits of a thatched or timber roofed Gazebo

With all the benefits of a thatched or timber roofed Gazebo

from Equestrian Fencing - Dreams really can come true!

from Equestrian Fencing - Dreams really can come true!

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Equestrian Fencing Services High Ridge Farm, Hospital Road, Shirrell Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2JR

Equestrian Fencing Services High Ridge Farm, Hospital Road, Shirrell Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2JR

Tel: 01329 835100 Fax 01329 835157 Email: info@equestrianfencing.com please visit www.equestrianfencing.com

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Suephisticated Cakes

Simons Lawson Jewellers

Vaughan

Cakes for all occasions.

Find us at Unit 27, Shedfield Equestrian Centre, SO32 2HN Tel: : 07787 567411 | www.suephisticatedweddingcakes.co.uk

Fantastic double crescent design 9ct white gold sapphire and diamond pendant - £2,450 60 High St, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton SO32 1AB Tel: 01489 895575 | simonlawsonjewellers.co.uk

Lighting, Furniture and Textiles.

Summer Sales 13th & 14th June.

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Paul's Koi

Andrew Smith & Son - Auctioneers

Simons Lawson Jewellers

Offering a wide variety of products for all your Koi Carp needs. Open 8pm - 7pm everyday.

Unit 6, Shedfield Equestrian Centre, SO32 2HN Tel: 07967 431697 | Paul's Koi - Shedfield

Monthly general antiques and interiors sale - Bidding starts 10am sale days Saturday 1st and 15th June Tel: 01962 735988 | www.andrewsmithandson.com

White gold cultured pearl and diamond earrings - £925. 60 High St, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton SO32 1AB Tel: 01489 895575 | simonlawsonjewellers.co.uk

Botley Mills

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Waltham Chase Post Office

It’s fly time,we have a large selection of fly repeller products in stock Botley Mills, Mill Hill, Botley, SO30 2GB Tel: 01489 772900 | www.botleymills.co.uk

Opal and diamond 18ct yellow gold ring - £1,500 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Fully stocked village shop Waltham Chase Post Office, Winchester Road, Waltham Chase, SO32 2LW Tel: 01489 892333

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Ruby and Diamond white gold drop earrings - £550 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

British made Somerset 2 seater sofa £2021 £1500 to order in selected fabrics.

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Dress by Chiara Boni Unique, designer collections and occasionwear.

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Eco-friendly products and refill service. Unit 16, Shedfield Equestrian Centre, SO32 2HN allgoodthingseco.co.uk | WickhamEcoShop

Home grown strawberries now in stock Westlands Farm, Pricketts Hill, Wickham, SO32 2JW Tel: 01329 833832 | www.westlandsfarmshop.co.uk

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Gifts for every Prince or Princess are available at Tashinga High St, Bishops Waltham SO32 1AB Tel: 01489 893861 | www.tashinga.co.uk

Beautiful, seasonal flowers inspired by my cutting garden on sale Thurs, Friday and Saturday by the bridge in West Meon, Bridge House, GU32 1JG. Local deliveries and pick ups anytime.

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DAVINA'S - FANTASTIC DRESSES IN WARSASH

POPULAR BISHOP'S WALTHAM BOCANTE RETURNS ON SUNDAY 14TH JULY

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

Davina’s remains the leading supplier of Mother of the Bride/Groom wear in Hampshire/Dorset with over 200 outfits to choose from. Leading brands of structured outfits are Condici, John Charles and Veni Infantino.There is also a large range of less formal clothes, ideal for beach weddings in warm climates. Customers are offered a ‘one stop shop’ to include hats, hatinators, fascinators, shoes and handbags.

Young ladies wanting to look stunning will also find it a place to visit to see the latest array of prom dresses by Mascara.

Do come and visit. Everyone is welcome including husbands and partners wishing to be included. Davina and her knowledgeable staff of Louise, Hazel and Enola will do their best to give you exemplary service and make your visit an enjoyable experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fly Fishing on the River Meon

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olden, late September sunlight slanted through the beech branches overhanging the road, and the lingering morning mist was swiftly departing as she turned down a lane with a halfhidden entrance. In a wooden cabin by a lake, a welcome, a cup of coffee and a bacon sandwich awaited amongst the assorted fisher-folk who too had bought a ticket - and presumably a rod licence - to fish that day. After brushing the breadcrumbs from her coat, she was led to a bench by the waterside and the lesson began with tying something called a half-blood knot. Applying herself diligently, she attached the recommended ‘green montana’ to her fishing line. Pleased with her achievement, she sucked her bleeding thumb gently as she observed the next step; casting.

Well, that looked easy. And then again looks can be deceptive. That thrashing thing she was doing with her rod, line and fly? - it in no way resembled that effortless thing everyone else was doing. As she, yet again, disengaged her montana from the waterside sedge (and then from her thumb), it was patiently explained that she was not a coachman, the rod not a whip, and the water not a team of reluctant horses. No, it seemed that she should move the rod firmly back and forth as if it were hands on a clockface from ten until two. Tick.Tock.To and fro. Although alien and awkward, this method improved proceedings mightily and her fly actually landed in the water more than two feet from the bank! A little more practice of letting the line out with each forward ‘tick’ and the fly was travelling farther towards the middle of the limpid pool. Pulling the line back, she varied the speed, twitching the fly as if it were a living (although floundering and hopefully soon-to-be-consumed) insect. Totally absorbing. Time ceased to have meaning and the unheeded autumnal sun reaching its zenith warmed her back, as she cast and retrieved and cast again.

“No luck yet? Try a different fly – fish might fancy something else from the menu, so to speak.”

The helpful advice gave her the opportunity to choose something colourful and attractive from the tin. A red, black and white striped affair with a gleam of silver tempted her. Utterly dissimilar from the little drab thing she’d snipped from her line with the titchy scissors, she attached it after a couple of attempts and a bit more thumb sucking.

A half decent cast – the furthest yet - and there was a wondrous great ripple of water as her cheery fly was snatched from beneath. The line streaked away and the reel let out a genteel scream. Suddenly, instruction was forthcoming from all quarters; “Keep your tip up and your rod’ll act like a spring.” “Keep the line tight.”

“Give it line.” “Reel it in…”

And she learned to give and to take, to let the fish swim and then to reel it back towards her. Slowly, slowly, she allowed the fish to tire, let it swim away less and brought it back towards her more, until she was able to use a proffered net to land it. With an audience, she dispatched the four pound trout using a weighted antler ‘priest’ and removed the fly from its mouth with forceps, thankfully no thumb sucking required. Something primeval within her stirred and her inner hunter-gatherer was elated.

Much later, as dusk deepened and the air turned damp and cool with the returning mist, she sat in a deckchair, sipping hot tea, reflecting upon the day. The evening rise had yielded a three pound brown trout. She’d bake this one in the oven with butter, silky fronds of dill and slices of lemon – to be eaten with hollandaise, baby potatoes and peas, mmn… For the earlier, larger rainbow she had other designs; given the number of a local smokery, she planned to enjoy that catch for longer.

It had been an exciting, extraordinary day. A day of firsts: First fish caught, something she’d dreamed about as a child – literally. In the bizarre way of dreams she’d fished at a swimming pool and caught a sturgeon. She supposed she might have been a strange kid. With her barbecued steak lunch, a first slice of giant puffball fried in olive oil. Delicious – who knew? And the most surprising first; akin to some tropical serpent, a grass snake seen swimming across the lake, lazy, sinuous.

A double-take, a look around. Still England.

Driving home in the dark, favouring her tender thumb, she planned a tetanus booster and added fly fishing kit to her virtual Christmas list.

Along with the trout, it seemed that she too was hooked… © Lucia Foster-Found 2019 www.luciafosterfound.com

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The well respected Villagers Open Air Drama Group are performing Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night in the grounds of Hill Farm House, Droxford Road, Swanmore SO32 2PY on Saturday 20th July commencing at 7.30pm.

Gates open at 6.15 and there is parking nearby. Bring your own food, drinks and seats and relax in the garden, Tickets £12 for adults and £6 for children under 16. For tickets or more information contact Jenny 07803 299973 or 01489 878722.

All proceeds from this event will be used, as in previous years, in aid of the Neo Natal Unit at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth to help purchase much needed life saving equipment for premature babies.

2019 saw Nigel Chamberlain & Partners serving the WALTHAM local BISHOPS communities of Bishops Waltham, Wickham, Botley and(01489) the Meon Valley for over 125 years 892640 as an independent family funeral service

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PROFESSIONAL for the speeding offence.There is a statutory defence if the owner can show they ‘ exercised reasonable diligence’ to identify the driver at the relevant time. Whether you can rely on this defence will depend on the facts of your case.

I’VE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE POLICE HAVE ASKED TO SPEAK TO ME IN AN INTERVIEW ‘UNDER CAUTION’. DO I NEED A SOLICITOR? Yes.This is not the same as being a witness. This is not ‘off the record’. If the police ask you for an interview under caution it means they suspect you of committing a criminal offence.

You can ask for a solicitor of your choice to attend with you.

ALEX CHESSUM, SOLICITOR, ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS ON ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENCES:

daunting experience, I regularly advise clients on the best points to put forward.This can also include what evidence they need to argue that ‘exceptional hardship’ would be caused if they were to be disqualified.

I’VE BEEN CAUGHT SPEEDING AND I ALREADY HAVE POINTS ON MY LICENCE. WHAT IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN TO ME? Speeding will always attract points on your licence but the Magistrates have discretion to disqualify you outright if your speed was particularly high. If they give you points and you reach 12 within a 3 year period you can also be disqualified as a ‘totter’. If they are considering a disqualification, you have the opportunity to attend Court in person and make representations about how this will affect you and your family. Attending Court can be a

I’VE RECEIVED A SPEEDING TICKET BUT I CAN’T REMEMBER WHO WAS DRIVING. WHAT SHOULD I DO? When a car is caught speeding a notice will be sent out to the Registered keeper of the car.The purpose of the notice is to identify the driver. If the registered keeper does not comply with the notice they can be guilty of an offence, even if they were not the speeding driver. If the Crown can prove the owner is guilty of of failing to comply with the notice, the registered keeper can expect to receive 6 penalty points. This is often more than they would have received

If you would like more information, or to pose a question for the Shentons’ lawyers to answer, please get in touch.

TAKE PART IN SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK’S FAMILY CYCLE RIDE

enjoying a range of activities in the Broadway area and Abbey Gardens.

LOCAL GIRL RECEIVES ROTARY HONOUR: DEBBIE WALKER

Participants will be led out onto the Criterium route at 10am before the races begin at 11am.

For more information, please get in touch Tel: 01962 844544 www.shentons.co.uk Shentons, Star Lane House, Staple Gardens, Winchester, SO23 9AD

Alister Linton-Crook, Cycling Projects Officer for the South Downs National Park, said: “We’re pleased to be supporting the event and are excited for a great day out for all the family. “We encourage everyone to behave responsibly and share the space in the National Park and this is a great message to advocate when cycling on roads too.

“Winchester is on the doorstep of the National Park, so I hope this event inspires people of all ages to get on their bikes and make use of the many family-friendly cycling opportunities across this stunning landscape.”

The Winchester Criterium and Cyclefest will open at 10am on Sunday, June 9 with the popular Family Ride, in partnership with South Downs National Park and, new for this year, as an event in collaboration with British Cycling and HSBC UK. The South Downs National Park Family Ride joins the community of HSBC UK Let’s Ride festivals that will take place up and down the country this summer, offering a safe and friendly space to enjoy cycling.Whether you’re a beginner or pro, this traffic-free environment provides the perfect opportunity for the whole family to have fun on their bike, before watching some spectacular racing and a

The National Park rangers will be in Abbey Gardens with the events van offering a host of fun family activities.

Registration for the South Downs National Park Family Ride is now open and FREE to all so head to https://www.letsride.co.uk/ rides/south-downs-family-ride-winchester to reserve places for the whole family.

Bishop's Waltham Rotary held a dinner on the 4th May to celebrate 30 years since their setup. It was an opportunity to recognise the outstanding contribution to Rotary and charity fund raising of Debbie Walker.

Debbie is a well-known local who took up cycling at 50 and got the bug for charity cycle rides. She has now completed three ‘Ride in the Night’ rides in London, as well as charity rides in Kenya, China, Brazil, and India supporting ‘Women V Cancer’; raising thousands. Debbie was also BW Rotary’s first female president in 2017.

The Paul Harris Award is the highest award in Rotary. It is given to a Rotarian or a member of the community that has made an outstanding contribution to the community.

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SHEDFIELD EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Shedfield Equestrian is a family run business since 1993 specialising in equestrian supplies.

Over the years we have expanded and offer many more services to suit all horse owners and livery yards.

Shedfield Equestrian can offer a local feed delivery service to your yard. We can offer this service 7 days a week.

We stock many feed brands including Allen & Page, D&H, Spillers & Simple Systems.

Shedfield Equestrian has friendly, competent and qualified helpful staff to help assist you with any needs via telephone, email or in store!

EQUESTRIAN SHOP Shedfield Equestrian Centre stocks a fantastic range of products, available to view online or in person, including items for;

• Horses • Riders • Yards • Shooting Season • Pets • Farm Animals • Poultry • Saddlery & Tack The shop is open Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5pm, Saturday: 9am - 5pm and Sunday: 9am - 4pm.

For more information: www.shedfieldequestrian.co.uk/products

DOG TRAINING Services include: • Classes • Field Hire • Group Socialisation • 1-2-1 All classes are £12 per dog per class. Group Socialisation is £3 per dog (except on Coffee Morning which is £4 inclusive of a hot drink). 1-2-1 is available for £30 for 45 minutes. Classes have a maximum of 8 dogs per class.

Contact Lorna to enquire - T: 07535 131656 E: lorna_shedfielddogtraining@hotmail.com

T: 01329 835115

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FACILITIES Shedfield Equestrian has many facilities to offer clients! The new indoor school has been built, a Working Hunter course is available for hire. We offer a fast and efficient rug washing service on site. With added rug repair and leather work repairs if needed. Clipper blade sharpening and clipper servicing is also available with a quick turn around.

RIDING LESSONS We are a BHS approved riding school, event & livery yard. We cater for all riders, from the age of 2.5 years. We also offer pony parties and pony care sessions & teddy bears’ picnics throughout the school holidays.

• Pony Care Sessions - from £30 • Riding Lessons - from £10 • Assessment - from £27.50 For more information about lessons, contact the riding school directly on - T: 01329 830387 For all upcoming events and clinics please see website/Facebook www.shedfieldequestrian.co.uk/service/riding-lessons/

LETTINGS - UNITS FOR RENT Shedfield Equestrian Centre house approx. 40 business units, some of which are available to let. For more information on this, please do get in touch to discuss rates.

For more information - T: 01329 835115

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WHY THE SOUTH DOWNS IS THE PERFECT NATURAL REMEDY FOR MENTAL HEALTH The breathing space of the South Downs National Park, “forest bathing” and enjoying natural light can do wonders to boost mental health.

Here are Amanda’s five reasons why the South Downs is good for boosting mental health:

The breathing space of the South Downs National Park, “forest bathing” and enjoying natural light can do wonders to boost mental health.That’s the message from Amanda Elmes, from the South Downs National Park Authority, who is offering five reasons why the National Park is the perfect tonic for a healthy state of mind.

2. Forest bathing reduces stress The National Park is a treasure trove of woodland, such as Alice Holt, Stansted and Friston. Forest bathing simply means immersing yourself in a forest setting. Originating in Japan and now a cornerstone of Japanese healthcare, it is a natural way to calm the senses and promote a feeling of peace in a busy world.

Amanda, Learning, Outreach and Volunteer Lead, says spending just one hour a week getting out into the National Park and enjoying the amazing landscape can make a positive difference to reducing stress.

“The National Park was designated for the nation for a very good reason – it’s such a special place with breathtaking landscape and wildlife,” said Amanda.

“Whether it’s walking a section of the South Downs Way and soaking up the wide open views, or a family cycle ride in the woods, getting outdoors is proven to reduce stress and generally promote a feeling of happiness.

1. Going for a walk releases feel-good chemicals A walk in the countryside builds up cardiovascular fitness and releases the feel-good chemical in the brain, serotonin. If walking with your dog, be sure to keep it on a lead.

3. Getting closer to nature increases self-esteem Studies point towards spending time in a greener environment as being good for increasing self-esteem, reducing the stress hormone cortisol and reducing blood pressure.

4. Natural light is essential for healthy brain function Spending too much time indoors, away from natural light, can have a negative impact on our mental health and studies suggest it can contribute to sleep issues, poor memory and anxiety. Just 20 minutes of exposure to daylight can increase the brain’s levels of serotonin and help control our natural circadian rhythms that dictate sleep-wake cycles.

“Many people think that a visit to the National Park needs to be a dayout or involve vigorous exercise, but it could simply be an hour-long gentle walk at one of our many beauty spots.

5. Breathe in the clean fresh air!

Studies indicate that reduced atmospheric pollutants can help support and maintain mental health.

“With 117,000 people living in the National Park and more than two million people living within 10km, I would urge people to make the most of this incredible natural remedy.”

For more ideas on getting out and enjoying the National Park visit: www.southdowns.gov.uk

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The Horse Health Programme is a preventative healthcare plan saving you up to £150.

Our scheme is not an insurance - it is a monthly payment loyalty scheme that covers your pet for all preventative healthcare medicine including selected lifetime care medication.

We offer schemes for puppies and kittens, adult dogs and cats and rabbits

It is suitable for all horses, ponies and donkeys. Our competitively priced horse health plan includes more products and services than any other national scheme.

For just £10.99 per month, our health plan has been carefully designed with the cost conscious owner in mind.

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CAPITAL BUILDING CONTRACTS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT Capital Building Contracts & Project Management is a well established building company offering a wide range of building services throughout Hampshire, Sussex and Surrey.

Capital Building Contracts & Project Management is run by Michael Harris, who

has an in depth experience of the building industry established over the last 30 years.

Michael works as the principal contractor/ project manager and undertakes small to large scale projects, bringing in specialist sub contractors where necessary.

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Working as both the building contractor and project manager, this helps to save his clients both time and money.

Capital Building Contracts & Project Management undertakes barn conversions, oak timber framing, loft conversions, new builds and extensions together with all the associated works.

References and testimonials can be provided upon request. Michael can be contacted on 01730 823865, 07733 220670 or by email at michaelharris.508@btinternet.com

FAWLEY FARM FEEDS HORSE & DOG SHOW & FUN ON THE FIELD SUNDAY 7 JULY

Fawley Farm Feeds (Privett, GU34) are once again running their very popular and successful Horse & Dog Show, this year it will be on Sunday 7th July from 9am. This delightful event ‘Fun on the Field’ family day returns once again this year.

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!

We hope to see you there on Sunday 7th July. www.fawleyfarmfeeds.co.uk Fawley Farm Feeds, Hemplands Lane, Privett, GU34 3NU

“Think pink is the sole preserve of little girls’ bedrooms and Disney princesses? Well the time has come to think pink – or to rethink pink, anyway. From soft blush pastels to upbeat corals and the richer tones of raspberry, fuchsia and cerise, these versatile pinks will look great in your living room. Use the right shade and it will make any room look fresh, modern and really very grown-up.”

“The modern “country way” to work this trend is to mix blossom pink with taupe, grey and earthy tones, giving it a relaxed homeliness. Avoid high-impact prints and go for softer designs, simple leafy shapes or gentle rustic block prints on curtains and wallpapers.

You can add style and character to a more traditional living room with gorgeous floral print curtains and why not compliment these with a statement sofa or chair in a raspberry shade.”

“For a light, spacious, contemporary feel, pale neutrals are your best friend. Give your walls a lick of rose pink paint then the add furniture, flooring and soft furnishings in a mix of plain soft pastel hues.”

“If you want to go for something much bolder and exotic, why not trying spicing up your living room by teaming hot pink with vibrant orange colours. Balance large areas of intense pink with accents of zesty orange and pure white. Mix in graphic print fabrics, modern art and big tropical pot plants for added impact.” - Corinne Staples, Interior Designer at Pat Staples Interiors.

Pat Staples Interiors, in Bishops Waltham, have their Summer Sale starting Sat 12th June with genuine discounts on fabric, upholstery and carpets.

Visit their website for more information on their products and services www.patstaplesinteriors.co.uk or email sales@patstaplesinteriors.co.uk Unit 3 Claylands Rd, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1BQ Tel: 01489 892626

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VAUGHAN SUMMER SALE IN WINCHESTER THIS JUNE

Vaughan is delighted to announce the return of their Summer Sale in June. Held at their Winchester showroom and factory outlet, this exclusive event will include over 1000 pieces. Featuring end of line designs, one-ofa-kind samples, ex-display items and factory seconds, there are great deals and discounts to be found.

Only an hour out of London, just off the M3, with ample free parking and complimentary cups of coffee.

Trade Only Day - Wednesday, 12th June (10am - 4pm) Open to the public - Thursday 13th June (10am - 7pm) Friday 14th June (10am - 3pm) Please find the address below: Vaughan House, Moorside Road,Winchester, SO23 7SA Follow us on social media @vaughandesigns in the lead up to the event, for a preview of the key pieces on sale.

For further information, contact the showroom on 020 7731 6197 or winchestershowroom@vaughandesigns.com VAUGHAN IN WINCHESTER Hampshire is central to Vaughan. It has been a much loved family home to the founders for the past 25 years, and in 2015 became a key location for the business.There is a real sense of community throughout the factory, with over 100 local people travelling to work on these premises.

Situated in Winnall, the Winchester Showroom and Factory Outlet is open year-round, selling a treasure trove of lighting, lampshades, textiles and furniture. Open to the public Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm, the sales team is on hand to offer advice and guide you through Vaughan’s collections.The Winchester showroom specialises in selling end of line and discontinued designs for a reduced price.

The lighting products on offer range from table lamps in brass, bronze, nickel, ceramic, crystal, tole and wood to floor lamps, wall lights, external wall lanterns, chandeliers,

flush ceiling fittings, kitchen lights and bathroom lights.

Over the years,Vaughan has grown to include furniture and textiles – metal-framed console tables,Venetian mirrors, kilim rugs and embroidered fabrics – to complement the existing lighting range and support craftsmen on a more global level.

EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP, TIMELESS DESIGN Established 35 years ago, Vaughan is one of the world’s most eminent designers and manufacturers of decorative lighting, furniture and accessories.Their products grace the finest homes and properties across the globe, sold at Vaughan showrooms in London and New York, as well as through agents and distributors worldwide.

Founders, artist-designer couple, Michael and Lucy Vaughan, have always been united by a collective passion for art and antiques.Together, they bring their artistic eye, discerning sense of style and meticulous attention to detail to the heart of the company. Michael and Lucy drive Vaughan’s vision and artist-led philosophy, providing direction and guidance to their in-house design team, where every product is designed exclusively.

Traditional and authentic manufacturing methods are central to Vaughan’s designs, and products are made, assembled, or finished in Britain. Using the very finest materials, such as solid cast brass as the lamps’ base substance (even when plating with nickel), ensures that Vaughan’s products have a special depth and richness of finish.

Although Vaughan takes its inspiration from a wealth of styles and eras, from Regency to Modernism, almost every piece contains their signature aesthetic. Clean lines, natural materials and a purity of form make up their renowned design philosophy, and allow their products to stand the test of time. www.vaughandesigns.com Vaughan House, Moorside Road,Winchester, SO23 7SA Find us on Instagram, Houzz, Pintrest, Facebook and Twitter

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GOSS & PARTNERS - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IN THE MEON VALLEY Goss & Partners is a design studio specialising in architectural drawings and services. Founded by Alfie Goss, an Architectural designer in Waltham Chase. The business offers services around Hampshire, including consultation, CAD drawings, and 3D Rendering & Planning services. Having been around construction since a young age, Alfie had always had a keen eye for design. Working with various practices across the south coast, Alfie began to learn and develop his skills and whilst training at university grew a strong knowledge into design and software representation.

Still studying at University, Alfie is always learning new ideas and further developing his understanding of how to design and fabricate a building. Therefore, he strategized a way to use his skills in design and CAD drawing, 3D Rendering, Urban Strategy Planning & Concept Development to offer fair and flexible services, which built up the company’s portfolio and produced quality architecture for his clients.

Having worked closely with a specialist timber frame building company, Goss & Partners has the ability to produce specialised timber frame designs and can integrate designs with the building company for constructional work. All of this meant that Goss & Partners could cut down on so called ‘architect fees’ meaning they could charge a fair price for their work.

For more information Tel: 07899 8990631 www.gossandpartners.co.uk The Old Barn, Clewers Lane, Waltham Chase, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2LP

BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL - AWARD WINNING DOMESTIC CLEANING COMPANY Bright & Beautiful is an award winning domestic cleaning company.

The Hedge End Office was opened in March 2016 by Sue and has over 80 clients on the books and 14 staff. Sue says 'The whole concept is to provide ethical cleaning services to our clients and offer our staff full employment rights as well as opportunities for progression. The team are at the heart of the business and therefore it is only right they are looked after and appreciated.

The company provides all equipment and liquids required to carry out the service and these are non-toxic, protecting your home and better for your health and that of the team. A further exciting development is the transition to more eco-friendly cleaning products that will drastically cut down on the amount of plastic bottles that the business uses on a weekly basis.

Bright & Beautiful Hedge End offers regular cleaning services as well as one off cleans and this year began offering a laundry and ironing service based at their office in Shedfield Equestrian Centre.

For more information T: 01489 669 478 www.brightandbeautifulhome.com Unit 35 Shedfield Equestrian Centre, Botley Road Shedfield, SO32 2HN

Cara Wassenberg from Petersfield is the winner of the Amanda Moriarty Memorial Prize 2019.

“Amanda Moriarty, a long serving honorary treasurer and board member of the Contemporary Glass Society, passed away in 2017,” says CGS Chair Sue Purser Hope. “In memory of her enthusiasm and encouragement of glassmaking the society offers an annual prize.”

In 2019 we have a most generous offer from renowned UK glass artist and honorary CGS member Colin Reid to give the winner two weeks’ residency in his studio as the prize.

“We ended up with a shortlist of two and did Skype interviews,” says Colin. “I am delighted to offer the residency to Cara, who put forward an excellent, well thought out and presented proposal. She is a skilled metal worker and will be using the residency to make a more ambitious work with glass and metal using the facilities in my studio. I am looking forward to having her working here.”

Dorset born Cara adds: “I am so thrilled to have this opportunity to work in Colin’s studio. I look forward to further the mould making process with the aim of showing a transfer of texture, movement and energy from steel into glass. It will be great to have the use of such amazing facilities and work in an international recognised studio.”

CGS has an ongoing brief to help makers to develop their skills and techniques. The Amanda Moriarty Prize is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Amanda’s creativity and help the next generation of artists.

BACKGROUND ON AMANDA MORIARTY Amanda lived in London for many years, then moved to Stroud and had lived there for over 10 years. She was CGS treasurer for over 15 years a wonderful creative person and died very quickly for cancer. The CGS raises money and set up this annual prize for a member to help develop their skills.

Amanda’s partner John Cooper says: "Amanda was my partner for 28 wonderful years. She was a prolific artist, born with a desire, almost a need, to create. She worked with all kinds of materials but without doubt her main love was glass. Its colour and light were a constant inspiration for her. I'm very pleased that there is a memorial prize in her name awarded by the Contemporary Glass Society and I'm sure she would be happy to think that the prize was going to help other artists expand their knowledge and experience."

For more information visit: www.cgs.org.uk or email: admin@cgs.org.uk

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Find out more To find out more and get a complimentary consultation, head to our website or send us an email today Goss & Partners info@gossandpartners.co.uk www.gossandpartners.co.uk

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Sunday 2 08.00 Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday 9 10.30 Holy Communion (CW) Sunday 16 10.00 Informal All-age Service

Exton St. Peter & St. Paul

Bishop's Waltham Catholic Church of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Sundays 09.30 Sunday Mass Saturdays 18.00 Evening Mass

St. Peter's

Sunday 2 08.00 BCP Communion 09.15 Parish Communion 09.15 Modern Worship in

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Church Hall Sunday 9 08.00 BCP Communion 09.00 Breakfast @ 9 in Church Hall 09.15 Parish Communion 18.30 Evensong at the

Blessed Mary, Upham Sunday 16 08.00 BCP Communion 09.15 Parish Communion 09.15 Modern Worship in Church Hall Sunday 23 08.00 BCP Communion 09.15 Morning Worship 09.15 Modern Worship with

Communion in Church Hall Sunday 30 08.00 BCP Communion 10.30 Joint Benefice Service in

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Corhampton Saxon Church

Sunday 9 18.30 Evensong Sunday 16 10.30 Matins Sunday 23 08.00 Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday 30 08.00 Holy Communion (BCP)

Curdridge St Peters Church

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Meonstoke St. Andrew's

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Hambledon Methodist Church

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St Peter & Paul

Sunday 2 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion 18.30 Evensong Sunday 9 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion 18.30 Evensong Sunday 16 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion 18.30 Taize Sunday 23 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Short Family Service 11.00 Matins 18.30 Holy Communion Sunday 30 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Service 18.30 Evensong

Newtown Holy Trinity Church Sunday 9 09.30 Pentecost Parish

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Shedfield St John the Baptist

Sunday 2 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Parish Communion Sunday 9 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Café Church Sunday 16 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Parish Communion 18.00 Joint Songs of Praise at Shirell

Heath Methodist Church Sunday 23 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Joint Benefice Service with

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St John the Baptist

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Shirrell Heath Methodist Church

Sunday 2 10.30 Morning Worship 18.00 Evening Worship Sunday 9 10.30 All Age Worship 18.00 Evening Worship Sunday 16 10.30 Morning Worship 18.00 Evening Worship Sunday 23 10.30 Morning Worship

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Swanmore St Barnabas

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Methodist Church

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with Rev. David Moss 18.00 Bible Study with

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Jordan Cousins Sunday 30 10.30 Holy Communion

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Soberton St Peter's Church

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BISHOP'S WALTHAM FESTIVAL EVENTS SATURDAY 15TH JUNE COME AND SING WORKSHOP At St. Peter’s Church, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1AD. Guided by Andrew Cleary, a professional Music Director, you won’t have to be a great singer or read music, just enjoy singing popular musical and traditional folk songs.This is a great opportunity to share the joy and fun of singing with others! Singers will rehearse in St. Peter’s Church from 10 am until 4.00pm with a break for lunch from 12.30 till 2pm. Participants can book a ploughman’s lunch in advance (£6 payable on the day). Registration to sing costs £10 (to cover music etc.) and may be made by email at: bettyden_2000@yahoo.co.uk or from Distinctive Design, Cross St, Bishop's Waltham.

More details on www.bwfestival.co.uk SATURDAY 15TH JUNE FESTIVAL CONCERT At St. Peter’s Church, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1AD at 6.30pm.This will be a performance of the day’s repertoire by the participants of the Come and Sing Workshop.The Singers will have worked hard all day to perfect their delivery of a spectacular selection of lively music and songs to suit all tastes. This event is open to everyone. The ticket price is just £6. Light refreshments will be available in the

interval.Tickets from Distinctive Design, Cross St, Bishop's Waltham. More details on www. bwfestival.co.uk

FRIDAY 28TH JUNE GANGSTA GRANNY 6.30pm (doors open 6.00pm) at Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins SO32 1DT. Heartbreak Productions invites you to share in this exciting escapade, a David Walliams best selling story adapted for the outdoor stage. Join Ben and his very surprising Granny on their grand adventures full of forbidden fun! It could be very hungry work so come prepared with picnics, rugs and chairs. Adult £12; Child 5 – 15 yrs £8; Family to incl. 1 x 5-15 yrs old £34.

Tickets from www.heartbreakproductions. co.uk or Distinctive Design, Cross St, Bishop's Waltham. More details on www.bwfestival.co.uk

SATURDAY 29TH JUNE PICNIC IN THE PALACE Let’s all picnic in our very own Palace!

From 12.00pm – 4.00pm in the Bishop's Waltham Palace grounds there will be music

by Community groups and performers, story telling and a chance to learn and perform on our locally famous African Festival Drums! £5 per person over 15 years; Children Free Tickets from Distinctive Design, Cross St, Bishop's Waltham. More details on www.bwfestival.co.uk SATURDAY 29TH JUNE AS YOU LIKE IT Brought to you by Rain Or Shine Open Air Theatre, in the grounds of Bishop's Waltham Palace SO32 1DT at 7.30pm (doors open 6.00pm). Join one of Shakespeare's most famous heroines, Rosalind, as she makes her way in a world full of power, jealousy and tyranny while in fear for her life and in search of true love!

This comedy is ideal for all the family, so pack up your rug and picnic, pop open some bubbly and sit back in the evening sunshine while we whisk you off to the Forest of Arden where anything can happen! Adults £18 Concession £15 Child 5-15 yrs old £6.Ticketline: 03306 600541 or www.rainorshine.co.uk or from Distinctive Design, Cross St, Bishop's Waltham.

For more information please visit www.facebook.com/bishopswalthamfestival/