Meon Valley Forum Issue 46 - July

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FORUM FEATURES Curdridge Country Show & Barn Dance Winchester Auto Fest Lucia Foster-Found: The Eco Worrier

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NEWS & EVENTS Hampshire Food Festival Meon Valley Lions' Swanmore Village Fete Winchester Hat Fair Cover Image: River Meon, Exton

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

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04 What's On

Local events in the

Meon Valley 06 Entertainment

Discover local events

and days out in Hampshire.

13 Wellbeing

Looking after your

health and yourself!

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

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Professional From photographers to solicitors - every professional service you need

40 Church Services

Your local church services

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Motoring Local services to keep your vehicle running smoothly

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Winchester Auto Fest A New Charity Motoring and Music Event for the Test Valley

20 Lucia Foster-Found

The Eco Worrier

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

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

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21 Garden

Make your garden dream come true. Or

visit local beautiful

country gardens

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WHAT'S ON? Captain Tempest and crew will give you an evening of serious fun for all the family. At The Oak Theatre, 73 St Margarets Lane, Titchfield, PO14 4BG. Tickets: T: 01329 556156 E: info@titchfieldfestivaltheatre

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Winchester Auto Fest

JULY Until Thursday 4

Titchfield Festival Theatre: The Tempest

On a distant Motorway island, a stranded man waits. Robbed of his position, power and wealth, his enemies have left him in isolation. But this is no ordinary man, and this no ordinary island. It's a Motorway services.

Prospero is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to his will.

When a limousine appears at the junction, he reaches out across the roaring motorway to the limo that carries the men who wronged him. Creating a vast magical motorway traffic jam he wrecks the limo and his enemies are stranded in his services. They find themselves lost on a fantastical island where nothing is as it seems. Shakespeare’s comedy about a major act of betrayal, ill treatment, the development of magic arts and a plot of revenge. Retold in a new setting and a perfect companion piece to Return To The Forbidden Planet.

Why not book both The Tempest at the Great Barn and Return to The forbidden Planet together, so you get the full picture and we will give you an extra £1 off each ticket? At Great Barn, Mill Lane, Titchfield PO15 5RB. Tickets: T: 01329 556156 E: info@titchfieldfestivaltheatre

Friday 5

Raimes English Sparkling Vineyard Open Day

4pm-7pm. Join us in the vineyard. Come for a wander, perhaps bring your dog, camera, children, a picnic ... it's up to you.

Taste our award winning wines, discover how we grow our grapes and meet the family.

Free entry as part of Hampshire Fare's Food Festival 2019 (Tasting for adults only) Held at the Raimes English Sparkling Vineyard at Lamborough Lane, Cheriton SO24 0JY. raimes.co.uk/taste/ info@raimes.co.uk

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, Jazz 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

Shakespeare in the Garden

The Villagers Open Air Drama Group present the comedy Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. At The Old Rectory, Southwick Road, Wickham, PO17 6HR. Play starts at 7.30pm, gates open from 6pm. Please bring chairs/rugs and picnic. Adults £8, concessions £6. Family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) £22.

All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice. To book tickets please phone 02392 345346 or visit our website www.villagers.org.uk

AUGUST Sunday 4

East Meon Gardening Club Annual Show

At East Meon Village Hall, doors open at 2pm - 4pm. Admission Free.

Sunday 4

Trout 'n About

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62nd Curdridge Country Show

The Curdridge Country Show is a popular event held at the Curdridge Reading Room, Reading Room Lane, Curdridge, SO32 2HE from 11am to 5pm. There is lots to see and do with trade stands to peruse, activities for all of the family to enjoy and entertainment in the Arena. At only £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!

Wednesday 10 - Saturday 20

Sunday 21

Shakespeare’s forgotten rock and roll masterpiece. A joyous romp through jukebox songs and toe tapping rock and roll music. Based on Shakespeare’s Tempest, the wonderfully iconic B movie - Forbidden Planet and Lost in Space. We guarantee

Come and taste a selection of the region's sparkling and still wines. Meet the winemakers, go on a vineyard tour, book wine workshops, delicious Hampshire food stalls. Outside Exton Village, Warnford Road, Exton, SO32 3NT. Access directly off A32.

Titchfield Festival Theatre: Return to the Forbidden Planet

Saturday 27

Vineyards of Hampshire 7th Annual Wine Festival: FizzFest

Stockbridge's annual food and craft festival returns once again to Stockbridge High Street from 10am - 4pm. Trout 'n About showcases the best of local food, local produce and local crafts, in a family friendly, outdoor market environment. Parking will be provided in fields at either end of the High Street, from which a FREE King Alfred’s bus shuttle service will run you to the centre of the action.

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Winchester Motorcycle Club

At Lower Baybridge Lane, nr Winchester, SO21 1JN. With 8 seperate classes: MX1 modern solos, MX2 modern solos, veterans modern solos, evo, superevo, pre 83 125s, twinshock clubman, twinshock over 50, sidecars. First race from 11am. For mroe details visit: thewinchestermotorcycleclub.co.uk

Sunday 25

SamJam Festival

SamJam is a one day music festival, which will debut on the 25th August this year in aid of children’s music therapy charity scheme, Sam’s Song, in association with the Sussex Snowdrop Trust. SamJam is proudly partnered with English Heritage, who have provided the perfect setting, at the stunning Bishop’s Waltham Palace ruins. The charity, Sam’s Song, was set up last year by the family of Sam Smith, after they lost him to cancer. Tickets available on www.tickettailor.com/events/ samjamfestival/259592

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ENTERTAINMENT Refreshments available on the day include a Hog Roast, a BBQ serving burgers, hot-dogs and a vegetarian option. The Tea-Tent will have a selection of delectable sandwiches, rolls, cakes and savouries and the Curdridge Cricket Club Pavilion Bar will be serving beverages to quench your thirst. If you are still hungry, treat yourself to a scrumptious Cream Tea from the Tea-Tent Café. Purbeck Ice-Cream, The Firsty-Foal Mobile Bar serving Pimms & Prosecco and Old Cider Joe can also be found on the show-ground.

CURDRIDGE COUNTRY SHOW & BARN DANCE: SATURDAY 13TH JULY The Curdridge Country Show is a fantastic family day out providing entertainment, activities, refreshments, and trade-stands that promise to keep everyone happy! With FREE parking onsite or nearby and only £15 for a family ticket, the Show is great value for money.

and activities put on by The Mint Yard Fitness Studio and our own dog show – Dog Factor.

There will be a variety of activities on the show-ground that appeal to younger children through to adults including, a bungee trampoline, pony rides, ferret racing, inflatables, a tea-cup ride, an activity tent for younger children, sand-art and archery.

Full details about the Show and the Schedule of Classes for the Horticultural Show can be found on our website at www.curdridgeshow.co.uk.

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BRAMDEAN’S BUMPER BOOT IS BACK

Held every year for over 30 years, the popular Car Boot Sale is hosted at the home of Caroline Stanley who devised and has organised the event for over three decades. She has decided, quite rightly, to hang up her collecting bucket this year but as a former volunteer for family support charity Home-Start she is happy for the charity’s fundraising team to take over the reins.

“I will of course be keeping an eagle eye on proceedings,” says Caroline “and will be popping in for a bacon butty to see how they are getting on.”

If you are feeling competitive, consider taking part in our Horticultural Show. Classes to enter include baking, photography, art, craft, wine, preserves, horticultural and flowerarranging. With a Junior section too, the whole family can take part for a chance to win a certificate or a trophy.

Lastly, budding photographers can enter our Photography Competition for a chance to win a £25 voucher from a store of your choice.

Entertainment includes the Big Noise Community Samba Band, a Vintage car display, Sussex Falconry, Jennifer Parker-Lummis (Soprano singer), a dance performance by Curdridge Primary School, a display by Fair Oak Dog Agility, audience participative games

Contrary to rumours circulating around the county, the famous August Bank Holiday Monday Car Boot Sale at Brockwood Park near Bramdean is back in business.

For a chance to win one of the fantastic prizes that have been donated by local businesses and exhibitors, simply buy your ticket from the Grand-Draw stall on show-day.

Gates open at 8am on Monday 26th August and eager buyers should follow signs from the A272.

Car boot entry is £10, with vans and trailer £15 and buyers are asked for a donation to the charity as they arrive.

“We are so grateful to Caroline for all the work she has done for Home-Start over the years, both as a volunteer supporting struggling families and as a brilliant fundraiser,” said HomeStart Winchester Chairman Liz Cooper. “Let’s hope for good weather and lots of booters and buyers back in Brockwood on Monday August 26th.”

Information: Anne Macpherson on 01962 851177, 01962 777624 or 07886 905237 or anne.macpherson@home-startwinchester.org.uk.

FIVE STARS FOR MEON VALLEY LIONS!

Our regular BBQ gig at the Wickham Charity Beer Festival proved a little more eventful than we expected, when a Food Standards Agency inspector arrived to carry out a food hygiene check.We’ve been proud to display our fivestar FSA rating for some years, but policies and practices must be regularly checked for organisations to retain the classification.

Inspections of this nature are all part of the enforcement process. After an intense on-site review lasting what seemed like an eternity, we were pleased to hear that we had passed the inspection with a clean bill of health and retained our five stars. Our thanks go to Lion Roy Cuthbertson who has managed and led the catering programme for us for many years and who rightfully must take all the credit for the quality and reputation of our food-service standards. www.meonvalleylionsclub.org.uk

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The nation's capital, Tokyo is a great starting point for any tour of Japan - it's a unique experience. Seeing the sea of

people rushing across the famous Ginza intersection, being squeezed into a metro train and going to one of the local karaoke bars is all part of a classic Tokyo visit.

From Tokyo, there are many amazing day trips. One is to Nikko, the most famous attraction of which is its line of Jizo Buddhas, so old that they're covered in moss.You can also go to Mount Fuji, which is one of the country's most iconic sites. This active volcano is absolutely beautiful and easily admired from ground level, but if you're an active person you might prefer to make the trip to the summit.

When it is time to leave Tokyo there is only one way to go, by bullet train. A Symbol of everything that is modern day Japan taking a ride on the Bullet train has to be done, and where better to head for than Kyoto a city that really contrasts with Tokyo.

Indeed, this ancient city is full of historic buildings and ageold ritual. Home to an incredibly impressive 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, it was actually once the nation's capital - a title it held for over 1,000 years. Plus, there are more than 2,000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines to discover here too.

PROMOTION ONSEN It is important to get some rest and relaxation while on holiday and for this many people think of the beach, but in Japan they have Onsen. These natural hot springs provide the perfect place to rest and relax after a few days in the city or trekking in national parks.

Onsen can be found in various locations across the country, but the oldest is thought to be the Yunomine Onsen. Here the water is said to change colour seven times a day and purification rituals are undertaken in the mineral-rich pools.

CASTLES Japan is a land of castles, with many fine specimens to be explored. Each one has its own distinct character and claim to fame. These include Himeji Castle, which was constructed in the 17th century and is instantly recognisable by its impressive white walls. In contrast, Matsumoto Castle is entirely black and has therefore been nicknamed the Crow Castle. It is where the oldest keep in the whole country can be found.

Alternatively, visit Okinawa Island where Shuri Castle Park is situated. Here you will find ruins associated with the Ryukyuan culture, which thrived in the region between the 12th and the 17th centuries.

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WEST MEON MUSIC FESTIVAL IS TO THE MANOR BORN

MEON VALLEY LIONS’ SWANMORE VILLAGE FETE: SATURDAY 13TH JULY Swanmore village fete has always been a good, old-fashioned, traditional village fete, where you can expect lots of fun and excitement!

There’ll be live music from a number of bands including Soberton Strummers, Swanmore Wind Band and Swanmore College of Technology Jazz Band. There’s a chance to try out archery, lose the kids on the Funky PlayBus and for the very first time, a Dog Show!

Once again, we’ll have the classic cars and

BOTLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 10 YEARS

bikes on display, plus, we’ve over 40 stalls, coconut shy, beat-the-goalie, games and rides and loads of yummy things to eat and drink.

The motorbikes congregate at the Rising Sun pub mid-morning before their Meon Valley rally run to The Hampshire Hog in Clanfield and back.

Gates open at 12.30pm on Saturday 13th July.

Adult entrance: £2.00.

Venue: New Road Recreation Ground, Swanmore, SO32 2PD For more information or to book a stall, register your classic bike or car, or to enter you dog for the dog show, visit the events page on our website: www.meonvalleylionsclub.org.uk Last Night of the Proms on the evening of Saturday 13th.

Any surplus monies raised by Botley Music Festival are used to stage and subsidise future musical events. 10 years ago, this was a new venture for the village, building on both the strong sense of community that exists within Botley and its long-established music tradition.

The first Botley Music Festival took place 10 years ago, and we’re pleased to say, we’re still going strong.

The Botley Music Festival is a biennial event, which this year will run from the 7th – 13th July.There will be 11 events, starting with a special Choral Evensong in All Saints Church Botley, followed by cheese and wine reception on Sunday 7th July. Free lunchtime concerts run throughout the week. A series of evening concerts and events with various ticket prices, including a Music Quiz with Fish & Chip Supper on the evening of Friday 12th July, held at Botley Primary School, and the very popular

The Festival was the brainchild of David Burgess, music teacher, performer, and Musical Director of the choir at All Saints Church, Botley and the 100 strong Botley Choral Society. David is a passionate promoter of the benefits and value of community music making, a great encourager of talent, and a hugely enthusiastic impresario- putting together and pulling off a seemingly endless number of concerts and musical events throughout the year.

More details of the programme can be found on the Botley Parish community website, Botley.com/musicfestival.Tickets are on sale in person weekdays between 9.30 -11.30, from June 10th,from the Festival Box Office from All Saints Church Botley, or telephone Botley Festival Box Office – 07926 631 866.

Tickets can be bought online at TicketSource. co.uk – search for Botley Music Festival (a small booking fee will be charged) For enquiries please email musicatbotley@aol.com

This year’s West Meon Music is delighted to welcome actor Peter Bowles, who will be the narrator in a rare performance of Richard Strauss’ “Enoch Arden” – a dramatic setting of Tennyson’s 1897 poem.

The festival opens on Friday 13 September with a candlelit concert of classical favourites performed by various members of the Primrose Piano Quartet, who founded the event in 2011.

The evening includes Beethoven’s renowned “Kreutzer” Sonata for violin and piano and piano trios by Brahms and Schubert.

Booking for the festival – now in its ninth year – opens on 1 June with an exciting line-up of great chamber music, masterclasses with talented young musicians, a recital by an award winning young harpist and that evening of “Music and Melodrama” with Peter Bowles – regularly performing on the West End stage but perhaps still remembered by many for his television roles in “The Irish RM” and “To the Manor Born”.

Saturday morning is devoted to masterclasses for local young musicians (free entry for the audience), with “Rising Star” harpist Gabriella Jones performing at nearby East Meon church in the afternoon, before Saturday evening’s “Music and Melodrama” when Peter Bowles and the quartet’s pianist, John Thwaites, will be discussing the work and other musical dramas in a pre-concert talk.

Sunday’s musical treats start with a “coffee concert” in the morning which include Rebecca Clarke’s famed Viola Sonata – often described as a jewel in the instrument’s repertoire; followed by a lunchtime showing of the classic Enoch Arden film from 1911, and the afternoon’s “Festival Finale” ends with Brahms’ Piano Quintet Op.34 – generally regarded as "the crown of his chamber music” – when the Primrose will be joined by Jenny Sacha, best known as the first violin of the highly regarded Pavão Quartet.

As in previous years the festival will also be raising funds for the Petersfield-based Rosemary Foundation which provides a hospice at home service throughout the surrounding areas.

Ticket prices for the festival are from £12 to £25 with generous discounts for students, accompanied children and festival passes.

Full details can be found at www.westmeonmusic.co.uk

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ROBIN SHEPHERD AND BARRY NICHOLSON OF THE BISHOP’S WALTHAM TOWN TEAM PRESENTING £350 TO VIRGINIA LOVELL AND DAVID WILLIAMSON OF MEON VALLEY HEARTSTART.

BISHOP’S WALTHAM BITES PROCEEDS TO HELP SAVE LIVES The Meon Valley Heartstart recently received a boost when it was presented with a cheque for £360 from the Bishop’s Waltham Town Team.

The money was raised by Bishop’s Waltham Town Team from the ticket sales for April’s highly successful Bishop’s Waltham Bites Event.

Meon Valley Heartstart (www. heartstartmeonvalley.co.uk) is a community organisation set up in 2001 to help save lives

ON YOUR BIKE BRITAIN! FIGURES REVEAL FEW ADULTS CYCLE TO WORK

Despite the government pouring £1.2 billion into cycling, new research has revealed that it is still only a slim few who are cycling to work, with many citing nervousness about cycling in traffic as the reason.

A survey of more than 7,600 UK adults published by Decathlon in the Decathlon Activity Index 2018, shows that only 7% of the nation is commuting to work with a bike.

Despite cities including Manchester, Cambridge and London having made drastic changes to accommodate cycling, more than

by training people in emergency life saving skills. These are the actions needed to keep someone alive and safe until professional help arrives. It offers its training sessions to the general public, to community groups and to schools – all free of charge. It is a service that has no paid staff and is completely run by volunteers. Last year over 4,000 people were trained by this small voluntary group.

Meon Valley Heartstart Chairperson, Virginia Lovell said “We are very grateful for this donation from the Bishop’s Waltham Town Team. We are wholly dependent on donations to keep our service running and to continue to help save lives in the Meon Valley area”.

1 in 4 (26%) still feel it is too dangerous to do so.

This was followed by 21% who said they are still too scared to cycle the roads to work.

Philippe Rebelo, UK marketing director at Decathlon commented: “It is clear to see that not many of us actually choose to commute to our workplace with a bicycle. This is despite the Government increasing the spend on cycling, with improvements for cycle to work schemes and even overhauls of roads in cities to accommodate cyclists.”

Meanwhile, 21% also said that the distance to their place of work is too far to travel via bike.

17% admitted they don’t even own a bike, even though cycle to work schemes are making this more viable for commuters, with 183,423 employees picking up this scheme in 2014.

A further 1 in 7 confessed that they actually don’t like cycling which explains why they currently can’t commute to work with a bicycle. The Decathlon Activity Index tracks rates of participation in sport and other physical activities across the year through a monthly, national survey.

For more information, visit www.decathlon.co.uk

Robin Shepherd, Town Team Chairman, along with Giorgio’s Proprietor, and Chairman of the Bishop’s Waltham Chamber of Trade, Barry Nicholson presented the cheque outside Giorgio’s Restaurant on Monday evening. Robin said “We are really pleased to be able to pass on some of the proceeds from Bishop’s Waltham Bites to such a deserving organisation. On behalf of the Town Team itself and the eight participating outlets, it is great to know that the funds we raised will be able to help Heartstart provide its much needed service.”

The Bishop’s Waltham Town Team is a partnership organisation which exists to sustain and future-proof the Bishop’s Waltham Town Centre by developing new markets and uses for it. It promotes and stimulates the town centre’s role as a commercial and social meeting place for all the people in our community and from the villages nearby.

The Town Team launched Bishop’s Waltham Bites in October 2016 as an opportunity for ticket holders to sample tasters of what the town’s restaurants, pubs and food outlets have to offer. Since then it has become a very popular event in the town’s calendar with tickets always in high demand.

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

A NEW WAY TO CONTACT YOUR COUNCIL Residents will soon be able to contact East Hampshire District Council easier than ever before thanks to an online customer system.

The system will allow people to check Council Tax payments, report issues and find out what they need, when they need it. Residents can already set up their own My EHDC accounts which can be used to access various services, such as reporting abandoned vehicles.This year the system will be enhanced to widen the scope of services residents can access 24/7.

During 2019, Council Tax payers will be able to access their secure account on-line, check what they owe, see when the next payment is due or set up a Direct Debit. Customers claiming Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support will be able to view their claim and check payments.

Landlords whose tenants receive Housing Benefit will be able to check payment information. Later this year, customers who wish to buy a service or report a problem with services such as garden waste or refuse will be able to do this through their My EHDC account.

Customers will also be able to report problems with their refuse collection via a 24/7 telephone line. Customers can create a MY EHDC account right now at my.easthants.gov.uk

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WINCHESTER AUTO FEST A NEW CHARITY MOTORING AND MUSIC EVENT FOR THE TEST VALLEY

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undreds of classic car fans and their families are set to dance the night away at the Winchester Auto Barn next month. Rock band The Reason, bluesy Jazz group 663 Squadron and Acoustic guitar virtuoso Jake Morley will all take to a stage under the stars at Auto Fest, set to be held between 4-11pm on Saturday, July 13.

Those wanting to properly let their hair down can catch a complimentary shuttle bus service to and from villages around the garage, which is on the A30 north of Winchester.

Dozens of classic and interesting sports cars will be on display at the countryside garage, including a rare 1972 Lamborghini Muira SV, a 1967 275 GTB/4 Ferrari, a De Lorean, a 1966 Mustang, a 1943 Dodge Truck, a 1936 Austin 10 Ripley and a V10 Audi R8 Spyder to name just a few.

It will pick up from the following stops: Stockbridge (The White Hart) 3.30pm,Wherwell (The White Lion) 3.40pm, Chilbolton (The Abbotts Mitre) 3.50pm, Barton Stacey (The Swan Inn) 4.10pm, Sutton Scotney (The Wonston Arms) 4.20pm. Return buses will leave Auto Fest at 9.30pm and 11pm.

Partygoers can sink their teeth into a barbecue and hog roast provided by Broughton Water Buffalo’s Hogget & Boar, while Tipsy Goose Hampshire will be dispensing local beer, gin and Pimms. A French sommelier will be giving free tastings of some of Burgundy’s fine wines and artisan cheeses.

All profits from the party will be donated to Naomi House and Jacksplace, the children’s hospice based in the nearby village of Sutton Scotney.

“The Winchester Auto Barn's been going for nearly a year now and we've got a lot to celebrate,” said garage owner, Niall Holden. "People coming to our monthly Breakfast Club meetings have asked for a party - so we're throwing one! We want to attract local families as well as petrol heads up to the garage for a fun afternoon out whilst at the same time raising funds for a really important local charity."

Tickets, priced at £10, can be bought from Winchester Auto Barn or by logging on to winchesterautobarn.com. Children under 16 go free.

Anyone wishing to display their classic car can do so by emailing autofest@winchesterautobarn.com.

Winchester Auto Barn holds regular classic car breakfast meetings and also offers MOTs and servicing at competitive rates for all types of modern and classic vehicles.

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THE ECO WORRIER “Y ou shouldn’t leave your engine running – it’s bad for the environment.” A silver-haired, diminutive woman thrust her face closer and cocked her head towards the parked car.

True enough, her car was still burbling away. Between the radio’s jolly offering and the fan heater blasting warmth over her chilly passenger, she’d not noticed the engine noise when she hopped out and run into the shop to buy a paper. The car usually switched itself off as soon as she put it into neutral and took her foot off the clutch. Somewhat wrong-footed, she struggled to explain the failure of her vehicle’s environmentally friendly (if occasionally irritating) feature to the elderly lady currently fixing her with a dubious eye.

There was probably some techno-reason why the car hadn’t done its eco-thing, but the accusation of being less than environmentally friendly made her review her own planet-saving impact.

For one, she assiduously went through her rubbish to separate out the recyclables to be deposited in the brown bin, trooping to the bottle bank with her washed glassware too.

When she remembered, which was most of the time, she shopped using her own bags ‘for life’. Although she anti-bac-ed them regularly as she’d read somewhere they could harbour deadly bacteria and, really, bags ‘for death’ didn’t have quite the same jaunty ring..

Deliberately not buying cheap, virtually disposable clothing, she preferred to spend her money in charity shops and car boot sales when her

wardrobe needed a makeover; surely something of a win-win for everyone?

But truthfully, as just a well-meaning, ordinary human, she found trying to be less of a blight on Mother Earth something of a minefield. Here’s one - Old Car versus New Car. An ‘Old Car’ might not be so clean to run, but scrapping it or trading it in for a ‘New Car’ that used goodness only knows how much energy and raw materials to manufacture. Which car takes the chequered eco-friendly flag?

And here’s another - plastic bags versus paper ones. Did she read somewhere that one supermarket was going to offer paper grocery bags? But didn’t she also read that the production and transportation of paper bags contributes more to global warming than plastic ones?

Where had she seen that – and was it true? Reaching for her ‘phone she jabbed and scrolled feverishly, searching.

And if some plastic bags were bio-degradable, she wondered, why weren’t they all? Surely then there’d be a chance they’d naturally disintegrate before reaching the oceans where turtles and whales could eat them.

Then there was palm oil. A viral advert last Christmas rather poignantly highlighted the deforestation caused by palm oil plantations. That supermarket had vowed to ban palm oil from their own brand and she’d vowed to shop there as a consequence. Now she was disappointed in herself that she hadn’t done it more often.

And what about her beloved wood burner? Was she harbouring a soon-to-be-banned polluting monster in her sitting room? If a betting person, she’d have put good money on it being healthier for our planet than burning oil or gas forcibly extracted from the depths of the earth and transported hundreds, if not thousands of miles.

Ditto electric heating. Wasn’t most electricity made by some process that involved… burning fossil fuels or using nuclear power with its accompanying toxic waste? And where did this leave the debate on electric cars? They might be clean to run, but the power to charge them up had to come from somewhere, didn’t it?

She was no eco warrior – just concerned about doing the right thing.

Wouldn’t it be great if she didn’t have to worry so much about her choices? What if only the right choices were available? Like her car.

It made the right decision when it switched itself off – at least it did most of the time. She hoped it was the right decision anyway. As she didn’t actually sit stationary in traffic for long periods, she sometimes wondered if all this repeated re-starting didn’t in fact burn MORE fuel and release MORE pollutants into the atmosphere. Should look that up, along with every other thing she wasn’t sure about.

AAAGGHHHH… the list was endless and it was, to coin a phrase, doin’ her head in.

Neither a ‘chuck-it-all-in-the-same-bin’ barbarian, nor a ‘go-plasticfree’ paragon, it dawned on her she was that middle-ground creature someone who does a bit to save the planet, whilst fretting a lot about the state of the planet. She’d become an Eco-Worrier.

And worrying, as everyone knew, was pointless, achieved nothing – she needed to know more, do more, try harder. And that feisty lady in the shop was quite right. She really shouldn’t have left her engine running… © Lucia Foster-Found 2019 www.luciafosterfound.com

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t: 01962 771800 steve.cann@btconnect.com www.georgecanngardenmachinery.co.uk

Laceys Farm, Bramdean Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0JT

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EAST MEON GARDEN CLUBVISIT TO RYMANS GARDENS, APULDRAM, NR CHICHESTER ON THURSDAY 30TH MAY 2019

Ryman who was a prominent merchant and lawyer. The building has an interesting association with the Bell Tower of Chichester Cathedral which is known as ‘Ryman’s Tower’.

They are both constructed from stone from the quarries in Bembridge and Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

Pittosporum was used as an edging plant and trimmed to around 2 ft.We admired a 400 year old evergreen, multi-stemmed oak with a 20 ft circumference. Unfortunately, it doesn’t qualify for the record as it is not a single stem tree. The record for this goes to an oak with a circumference 12 ft.

The house which is an English Heritage Grade 1 listed property is not open to the Public and when the present owner moved in, in 1996, she set about completely renovating the extremely run-down House and also clearing the large overgrown four and a half acre gardens.

Henry IV (also known as Henry Bolingbroke) was on the throne at the time and he gave permission for William Ryman to build the house. William Ryman became a Knight of the Shire (Sussex) in 1420 and High Sheriff of Sussex in 1434.

We looked at the old pump outside the original kitchen dating back to 1798. We marvelled at the very impressive avenue of Poplar trees and listened to their ‘whispering’ leaves . We learned that the wood from Poplar trees makes the finest kindling and the wood from the Foxglove Tree is used to make cigar boxes!

To the front of the house are The Tudor Gardens with Box parterres which surround masses of sweet smelling lavender. Head Gardener, Jamie advised that the best time to prune Box is on Derby Day when frosts are over and there is no harsh sunshine.

Having admired The Tudor Gardens we walked down some steps through high hedges to a lovely secluded garden with ponds surrounded by a clever mix of shrubs and perennials.

We gazed at the magnificent medieval Tower House which was built in 1410 by William

BISHOPS WALTHAM GARDENING CLUB JULY NEWS

One of the Club’s highlights is always our Open Annual Show.The fact that we are now on number 63, proves that it’s a popular event and of interest to many sections of society.You don’t have to be a gardener, either. Maybe you make a delicious cake or a sugar decoration. Perhaps you love flower arranging or maybe make delicious jam! How about getting the kids to make something?

Pick up your Brochure (including entry form) and see just how many classes there are. For the competition, Members’ entries are free, as are children’s, and we ask a nominal 20p per entry for non-members.

Don’t forget the date, it’s SATURDAY 20th JULY,The Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane SO32

One very showy shrub was a large leaved, silver Pittosporum, quite unlike what we have become used to seeing. Interestingly the dwarf version of the bi-coloured 1ED. Open to the Public at 1.45p.m. Kids are free, and it’s just £1 for adults.

If you haven’t entered before, it’s the fun of it, winning doesn’t matter -though we all do our best in the hope of scooping a prize) and to see your entry on the show bench gives you quite a boost! For Members of the Gardening Club entries are free, but it’s only 20p per item.

Parking is free, also.

We ended our tour by walking along the herbaceous borders with their everlasting wallflowers, giant scabious, which were attracting a mass of bees, flame coloured Geum, sweet smelling roses, and the old faithfuls, purple/blue bearded Iris and ‘Johnson’s Blue geraniums.

We all agreed that Jamie Clarke was an excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable and with a clear love for the garden which is an ever evolving journey for him and the owners of Rymans.

Photographs by kind permission of Hev Woodhouse

A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM OUTDOOR THEATRE

New for 2019 to New Place Hotel, Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy.

On Sunday 28th July, Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies, and hilarious travelling players.

Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful musical score and enchanting woodland creatures come together to make this an evening of unmissable summer garden theatre, and one of Chapterhouse’s most popular shows.

If you have been to the show in previous years, haven’t you thought “I could do that” or “I grow those just as well”? probably you have, so now is the time to have a go.You WILL enjoy it.

Bring your own chairs, bean bag or blanket and join us under the stars for this box office hit, in the glorious grounds of New Place Hotel.

We will have a full event bar and a BBQ, with sweets and cinema snacks.

For Club updates, details of where to get the brochure/entry form and other gardening information, see our website www.bwgc.org.uk and you can contact us via that site as well.

Tickets: www.ibookedonline.com/new-placehotel-events/events. Gates open at 6pm. Play to start at 6.30pm. New Place Hotel, High Street, Shirrell Heath, SO32 2JY

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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 10% OFF IN STORE (EQUESTRIAN SHOP ONLY) ON PRODUCTION OFF THIS ADVERT, EXCLUDES FEED AND BEDDING VALID UNTIL 1ST SEPTEMBER 2019 The shop is open Monday - Saturday: 8.30am - 5pm, 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

WWW.SHEDFIELDEQUESTRIAN.CO.UK

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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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DAVINA'S - FANTASTIC DRESSES IN WARSASH 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, prom dresses, or simply an addition to your seasonal wardrobe, then Davina's is for you.

SPECIAL PROMOTION DURING JULY For every item purchased at normal price select free item of clothing from reduced rail.

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

D-DAY MEMORIAL HALL REOPENED IN TIME TO COMMEMORATE 75-YEAR LANDMARK

N F I N E ART AU C T I O N E E R S & VAL U E R S

ASIAN ARTS, FINE ARTS, ANTIQUES, DECORATIVE INTERIORS & COLLECTABLES Tuesday 9th July

A D-Day memorial hall in the Winchester district has reopened following a revamp to modernise the facility.The memorial hall in Priory Road, Southwick, benefited from £72,000 of Winchester City Council’s Fieldfare Leader Local Action Group funding.

This meant the kitchen could be replaced, and the air conditioning and roof of the building have also been updated which has improved the eco-efficiency of the building.The building is now fully ready for the 75th anniversary of D-Day this week. In Southwick on June 8 and 9 the entire village reverted to the 1940s to provide a nostalgic experience for residents and visitors, and the hall itself was transformed into a vintage tea room.

Cabinet member for economy, Cllr Anne Weir, said: “This is a fantastic use of LEADER funding, which not only ensures that this much-loved building is open in time to commemorate D-Day this week, but that the funding will also provide a long-term environmental benefit to the memorial hall.” www.winchester.gov.uk

Commencing 10am Viewing: Thurs 4th July 12 – 5pm, Fri 5th July10am - 5pm Sat 6th July 10am - 2pm, Mon 8th July 10am – 5pm and sale mornings from 8.30am

MONTHLY GENERAL SALE ANTIQUES & INTERIORS Saturday 20th July

Commencing 10am Viewing: Fri 19th July 10am - 7pm and sale morning from 8.30am

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

COME AND VISIT THE PLETHORA OF INDEPENDENT SHOPS AND CRAFTSMEN AT SHEDFIELD EQUESTRIAN CENTRE At Shedfield Equestrian Centre, there are a large variety of independent businesses based in our various units. Here are a selection of the eclectic, artisan retailers and craftsmen on our premises.

TW JOINERY TW Joinery started with just the passion to create. That passion has grown immeasurably, and now their focus has shifted to combine their love of what they do with skills, technique and what their clients need.

Interiors • Bespoke Joinery & Veneering • Individual Creations Tel: 01329 836214 / 07870 359517 info@twjoinery.com www.twjoinery.com

SUEPHISTICATED CAKES Owned and run by Sue Bradbury, Suephisticated Wedding Cakes specialises in luxury, bespoke wedding cakes in Hampshire and the surrounding areas.

Sue is a talented artisan cake designer and sugar florist and specialises in perfection.

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

ALL GOOD THINGS OF WICKHAM Here at All Good Things, we aim to bring you eco-friendly alternatives to everyday products that are better for the environment, better for your family and better for your bank balance.

Zero Waste • Plastic Free • Packaging Free • Reusable Unit 16, Shedfield Equestrian Centre, SO32 2HN wickhamecoshop@gmail.com allgoodthingseco.co.uk

PAUL'S KOI Paul's Koi offer a wide variety of products and advice for all your Koi Carp, Sturgeon and other pond life requirements, including; feed (Fish Science, Tropical), pond air pumps and more.

Open 8pm - 7am everyday.

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

HILARY'S HOUNDS Hilary's Hounds is a professional and caring dog grooming service, using natural products to benefit your dog and the environment, fully trained, City & Guilds qualified and a member of the British Dog Groomers' Association.

Unit 13, Shedfield Equestrian Centre, SO32 2HN Tel: 07814 734764 Facebook: Hilary's Hounds Dog Grooming

T: 01329 835115

WWW.SHEDFIELDEQUESTRIAN.CO.UK

SHEDFIELD NURSERY & EQUESTRIAN, BOTLEY ROAD, SHEDFIELD, SO32 2HN

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Boutique ME

Andrew Smith & Son - Auctioneers

Sweet Corner

ROKA Rucksack Small - £54.95 12 New Colours for Summer 2019 Boutique ME, High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 891052 | Boutique ME

Fine Art, Asian Art, Antiques, Interiors sale Bidding starts 10am sale days - Sat 9 July General Sale Sat 20th July Tel: 01962 735988 | www.andrewsmithandson.com

We sell New Forest Ice Cream. Choose from 14 flavours of ice creams and sorbets. Treat yourself to a waffle, ice cream sundae or a milkshake. 10 High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 892506 | www.sweetcorner.co.uk

Botley Mills

Westlands Farm Shop

The Alresford Gift Shop

Travel with your pets safely this summer holidays at Botley Mills Botley Mills, Mill Hill, Botley, SO30 2GB Tel: 01489 772900 | www.botleymills.co.uk

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

Lancaster & Gibbings - English pewter from £10.

Gifts, cards, wrapping paper, etc Visit us at 10 West Street, Alresford Tel: 01962 732192

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D.Barker & Son

Ragamuffin

Architectual drawings and services at affordable prices.

We offer consultation, floor plans, elevations, site plans, 3D modelling and planning applications. www.gossandpartners.co.uk

Coeur De Lion Rainbow GeoCube necklace - £125 40A West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU Tel: 01962 732200 | www.dbarkerandson.co.uk

The Big Summer Sale starts Monday 1 July!

Dress by Mayoral available from 3y.

2 Bakehouse Yard, West Street, Alresford SO24 9AU Tel: 01962 734488 | www.ragamuffin-uk.com

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Wickham Jewellery

Wickham Jewellery

Moda Rosa

Rolex Lady Datejust in 18ct yellow gold with fully fluted bezel - £4,200 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Diamond 18ct White Gold Bracelet - £2,000 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Temperley Dress - SALE starts 29th June.

Up to 50% off all Spring/Summer 19 collections 35 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AB Tel: 01962 733277 | www.modarosa.co.uk

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Wickham Jewellery

Interior Style

Black Ginger - Clutch Bag £8.95, Beach Bag £17.95 and scarf £11.95 in Orange, Turquoise, Pink & Purple Tel: 01962 735553 | www.alresfordbeauty.co.uk

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

Fashionistas £37.50 each.

Find us in Alresford.

29 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AB Tel: 01962 736311 | www.interiorstyle.biz

Boutique ME

Wickham Jewellery

Horton Barns

Inis (Energy of the Sea) Unisex Summer 19 Collection Boutique ME, High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 891052 | Boutique ME

18ct yellow gold and Citrine earrings - £155 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Manufacturing and building quality oak-framed structures since 1996. Bespoke oak frame garages and barns, traditional timber fram houses.

Tel: 01489 899033 | www.hortonbarns.co.uk

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Nigel Chamberlain & Partners Nigel Chamberlain Independent Funeral Directors & Partners Independent Family

Fawley Farm Feeds Equine & Animal Feed Suppliers

Offering a broad range of EQUINE & ANIMAL FEEDS HAY & STRAW • SUPPLEMENTS ACCESSORIES • ALL BEDDING Stocking feed from the top brand names, we bring you the highest quality for your animals at very competitive prices.

T: 07889 835107 www.fawleyfarmfeeds.co.uk FAWLEY FARM FEEDS, HEMPLANDS LANE, PRIVETT, GU34 3NU

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

serving the Meon Valley since 1892 The Gate House, Victoria Road

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

Bob Metcalf MBE

24 Hour Service Personal• Advanced 24 Hour Funeral ServicePlanning Professionally Qualified Staff www.chamberlainfunerals.co.uk

The family owned funeral directors of Bishop’s Waltham Serving the community since 1892

Part Bob of Richard MetcalfSteel mbe & dipPartners fd The Family Owned Funeral Directors Tel: 01489 892640 www.chamberlainfunerals.co.uk Serving Hampshire since 1860

THE GATE HOUSE, VICTORIA ROAD, BISHOP’S WALTHAM, SO32 1DJ

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COMMUNITY cured chalk stream trout, wasabi mayonnaise, puffed rice and cucumber bavarois.

Andy Revell from Stag and Bull Biltong commented on his experience as trader at the event: “Showcasing Stag and Bull Biltong at one of the world’s most famous food markets was a unique experience. It was like playing at Twickenham! The ‘foodies’ and tourists loved to sample new and innovative products and our local, Hampshire Venison and Beef Biltong was a hit!”

LONDON’S OLDEST FOOD MARKET HOSTS HAMPSHIRE Last week, local food group Hampshire Fare took a taste of the county to London’s Borough Market where they hosted the two-day Hampshire Food Fare.

that we are the only place wasabi is grown in the UK and so much more.”

“Many people didn’t realise how close Hampshire is to London and lots picked up our Hampshire Food Festival guides hoping to make it to one of the events happening this July.”

On Friday 7th and Saturday 8th June, Market Hall at Borough Market was taken over by sixteen Hampshire food and drink producers.

Market goers were able to sample and buy produce including wasabi, watercress, wine, trout, cheese, gin, biltong, oils and fish cakes.

Nancy Judge, PR Officer at Hampshire Fare commented on the event: “Hampshire has definitely been the buzz word here at Borough Market. It has been brilliant to talk to food lovers from all over the world about the quality of Hampshire produce. People have gone away understanding that we make award-winning wines, that we are home to beautiful chalk streams, that watercress is a versatile superfood,

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Andy continued, “We promoted our new biltong subscription service and got ideas for new products too. Converting biltong savvy South Africans in to trying and then buying our award-winning biltong was just one of the highlights!”

Hampshire ingredients were showcased in the demo kitchen with delicious recipes cooked up

by Borough Market’s consultant chef Hayden Groves and James Harper from The Watercress Company. On Saturday the head chef of Winchester’s Chesil Rectory, Damian Brown cooked a mouth-watering menu including overcome his stage fright so that in the end his musical is a great success.

Infectious enthusiasm and happiness emanate from the cast, especially the two Milkshake! presenters, who are clearly delighted to be on stage.The audience is urged to join in and it’s great fun for all ages.

Fireman Sam, Noddy, Digby Dragon and a host of other popular cartoon characters visited The Mayflower, Southampton for just one day as part of their national Milkshake! Live tour.

Our children’s faces really do light up when they see characters they recognise from television and they are sprinkled throughout the show to keep the attention. Detective Noddy is drafted in to find Milkshake Monkey when he goes missing. And when there is a fire and Fireman Sam arrives, my son Henry (3) is enraptured. “I like his dancing,” says Harriett (8).

The show sees Milkshake Monkey starring in his own musical. He is joined by Shimmer & Shine,Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and the Floogals from the early morning children’s programme on Channel 5.They all help him to

Milkshake! Live is touring the UK but returns to Hampshire on Sept 22 at Kings Theatre, Portsmouth, then Bournemouth Pavilion on Oct 20 and Princes Hall, Aldershot on Nov 2.

Written by Tim Saunders

Market goers had the opportunity to enter to win a stay and experience in Hampshire run in conjunction with Visit Hampshire who supported the event alongside Winchester BID and Test Valley Borough Council.

Images courtesy of Electric Eye Photography www.hampshirefare.co.uk

BISHOPS WALTHAM BRONCANTE / FLEA MARKET: SUNDAY 14 JULY, ON THE HIGH STREET This event is now in its 3rd year and is a mixture of 45 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 in Bishops Waltham.

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RETAIL COMMUNITY no exception. Youth Chair Mandy Tourle and Youth Deputy Stephanie Kelsey had the honour of presenting Jo Pike and her team with a cheque for £400. The money is planned to be used to hire inflatables and games for the event to ensure everyone has a great time. The Young Carer’s weekend provides necessary services to these young careers: allowing them a chance to mix with children of their own age, have some carefree fun and have a respite from caring for a family member.

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Gill has had her for around 20 months and has worked hard in getting Coco socialised and now she has come on so well that she has become a “Pets as Therapy” dog visiting hospitals and Old People’s homes.

By the time you read this the ‘Carnival will be over’ for another year. Please let us know what you enjoyed best and worst at m.tourle@ bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk The Carnival was again a great success, despite the weather.The Batala drum band woke the town up at around 11.30.The classic cars and motor bikes came through the town, followed by the Procession of Scouts,Youth Club, Junior and Infant schools,Town Team, Dynamos and Fire Engine. Sadly, the Fullers Dray, which is provided each year by Fullers, broke down in the High Street and delayed the Procession a little.We owe so much to the local traders who have put themselves out for us, repeatedly providing support and donations to the Carnival cause: thank you.

Prizes were awarded to the Scouts for their Procession entry of Apollo 11, and runners up, the Youth club, for their portrayal of the Sixties.

The Best in Show dog is a 3 year old Burmese Mountain Dog rescued by her owner Gill Watkins via the Burmese Welfare Dogs Home

WINCHESTER HAT FAIR CELEBRATES 45 YEARS!

PHOTO BY ADRIENNE PHOTOGRAPHY (QUATUOR STOMP AT HAT FAIR 2017)

This year’s Hat Fair, the UK’s longest continually running Outdoor Arts Festival, takes place in Winchester from Friday 5 July to Sunday 7 July 2019. Celebrating 45 years this year and taking its name from its busking heritage, the free three-day festival brings the very best in international street performance,

Ovacome is a national UK ovarian cancer charity, focused on providing support to anyone affected by Ovarian cancer. Roger Clark has sadly been affected by the death of his daughter and supports this cause. He has made a study of the Emperor Penguin following his daughter’s death and presented pictures of it in its habitat to the club during May.The club presented a cheque to Roger for the Ovacome charity.

Ovacome at Work is an awareness initiative for employers who want to educate their staff about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, as part of their health and wellbeing programme.

AMBLE ON THE HAMBLE Rotarian Bob Glibbery organised an amble on the Hamble, with lunch, for a group of BW club members in May. Not all work; some play!

A very big congratulations from all of us at The Forum to Luvvit, who was awarded the well deserved best shop display.

THIRTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY The club celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this year. John Natt, this year’s Club President, presented thirty year, long-service awards to Nigel Barnfield, Rick Castle, Bob Davies, Anthony Gibson and Roy Kimble.

FAIRTHORNE MANOR YOUNG CARERS Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club is always keen to support worthwhile causes in the area and Fairthorne Manor’s Young Carers weekend is theatre, dance and circus-inspired events to the city.

Hat Fair will run throughout the city centre on Friday and Saturday with Sunday’s festivities taking place at the North Walls Recreation Ground, a short walk from the High Street.

The festival kicks off in style at noon on Friday 5 July as hundreds of school children parade through the streets in the Hat Fair Carnival, so come along to join in the fun! Local acts will pop up throughout the city centre on Saturday and will take to the People’s Stage at the North Walls Recreation Ground on Sunday.

Performing companies from the University of Winchester will battle it out in the Top Hat Competition to win mentoring with Andrew Loretto, Hat Fair Director, and a prized slot in the programme of Hat Fair 2020. Last year’s

CARNIVAL RAFFLE As ever, there was a raffle at the Carnival and the prizes have been very generously donated by local traders: too many to mention here individually. But, there is a £100 first prize, and numerous meals vouchers, hampers and other great prizes. Featured here are pictures of BW Rotarians selling raffle tickets in Bishop’s Waltham.

As you can see above, your local Rotary club engages in a wide range of support of local and international causes as well as fellowship. For more information: Mike Berry at mike.berry@ bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk winner Martin Jakeman will be performing this year – so keep an eye out for him. The lawns of St Johns Almshouses will provide an oasis, where festival-goers can enjoy free cups of tea and cake whilst enjoying acts in a calmer environment. Hat Fair is the UK’s longest running festival of outdoor arts. Founded in 1974 by Jonathan Kay, Hat Fair inspires and is inspired by the people, heritage and public spaces within the city of Winchester.

Their aim is to shine a light on the city, transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. The festival takes place every year during the first weekend of July across the historic city of Winchester. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at each year’s festival, and best of all, it’s absolutely free to attend!

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SOLICITOR RACHAEL COLE ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS ON ESCAPING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP MY PARTNER HAS BECOME PHYSICALLY ABUSIVE TO ME BUT I FEEL TRAPPED BECAUSE I LIVE IN THEIR HOUSE. WHAT CAN I DO? First and foremost secure your immediate safety - you should report this behaviour to the police and speak to the Local Authority’s housing department who can provide you with

NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY TAKES DIRECT ACTION TO REMOVE CARAVANS UNLAWFULLY SITED IN OPEN COUNTRYSIDE

Enforcement action has been carried out to remove two residential caravans that were unlawfully sited on an agricultural field in the South Downs National Park at Soberton, Hampshire.

In a joint exercise between the South Downs National Park Authority and Winchester City Council, a specialist contractor was appointed to carry out direct action to remove the caravans and other domestic paraphernalia such as scrap vehicles, gas bottles and rubble.

The plot, off Long Road, near Winchester, contained one static and one touring caravan, contrary to the land’s lawful planning use for agricultural purposes. Fencing had also been illegally erected – in breach of a restriction agreed by the Secretary of State in 2004 which prevents erection of fencing around plots.

temporary accommodation, such as a refuge, if you have nowhere safe to go. In terms of legal options we can advise you on how to obtain an Occupation Order from the Court excluding your partner from the property.You may be able to obtain a Non-Molestation Order to prevent your partner from subjecting you to further abuse, such an order carries a power of arrest if breached. If you are married and your partner owns the property, we can assist by registering your Home Rights with the Land Registry.

CAN I GET LEGAL AID TO HELP ME IN THIS SITUATION? We are one of the few firms in the county who hold a legal aid contract and can undertake this work. We would need to assess your case and financial eligibility in order to determine whether you could benefit from this funding.

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

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE CHILDREN? If the children are also at risk of harm, you should take steps to keep them safe. If you must flee to a refuge, the children can also be accommodated. If you do not feel

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

It comes after an enforcement notice was served in November last year by the South Downs National Park Authority.The notice required the owners to:

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Cease use of the land as a residential caravan site.

Remove from the land all caravans/mobile homes, vehicles not required for the purposes of agriculture on the land and all other residential and domestic paraphernalia including gas bottles.

Southampton Airport (SOU) has launched a competition calling on local schools to design the aircraft of the future. Students are encouraged to use their imagination and sketch an aircraft that would one day roam the skies, with the best design being 3D printed at the airport.

Remove fencing and the resulting materials from the land.

Return the land to its previous condition and appearance as agricultural land and seeded to grass after compliance with steps 1 to 3.

After none of these steps were taken, a letter was hand delivered to the occupiers on 18 April 2019 giving notice that direct action was being considered and inviting the occupiers to comply with the notice.

The enforcement notice set out the planning harm, including its prominent and conspicuous location in the National Park, breach of the Secretary of State-endorsed restriction, breach of the Winchester District Local Plan Joint Core Strategy and the emerging SDNPA Local Plan.

The development also contravened the statutory purposes of the National Park to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area. Due to non-compliance with any of the steps, enforcement action took place over 4th and 5th of June. www.southdowns.gov.uk

The competition will form a part of the “Spirit of SOU” event that will celebrate the past and the future of Southampton Airport during the week of 8 July.The event will be packed with engaging activities throughout the whole week, from a Spitfire flight and airport exhibition to a flight simulator and choir performance.

Neil Garwood, Managing Director of Southampton Airport, said: “We are always on the lookout for innovative ideas, and it felt like a perfect match to get students involved in shaping the future of the aviation industry.We are looking forward to seeing all the interesting designs, that hopefully one day will fly out of our airport.”

Students wishing to participate should send their designs to SOUmediacentre@ southamptonairport.com no later than 1 July.The winner will be invited to the airport to open up the event and presented with the model of the drawing, 3D-printed at Southampton Airport, as well as other fantastic prizes.

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Moving on from online statements, what about cryptocurrency? As of August 2018, there were more than 1600 types of cryptocurrency, with Bitcoin being the largest. Cryptocurrency is made up of a bundle of rights, therefore is cryptocurrency actually property you own?

HMRC published guidance in December stating that cryptocurrency is included when calculating your inheritance tax bill.

You can be taxed on cryptocurrency but when it comes to your beneficiaries actually claiming that cryptocurrency there are logistical and legal issues to be taken into account.What jurisdiction is the cryptocurrency located in and therefore which laws govern its succession?

How is the cryptocurrency to be accessed? Who manages the online access, what terms of use govern it?

INCLUDING DIGITAL ASSETS IN YOUR WILL More and more 65+ year olds in the UK are now online The way we handle our data is changing. Bank branches are closing, online savings accounts are increasing in popularity, CD collections are being discarded in favour of online music libraries, films are being watched on Netflix or Amazon and Paypal balances are increasing with more people using Paypal as a source of storing funds online for internet purchases.

New research suggests Britons are amassing a £2.3 billion digital inheritance and so the question arises about what happens to our beloved gadgets, phones, social websites, photos, books and music once we die? With online gift vouchers being purchased at an astonishing rate, it is important to be aware that funds in

LET’S TALK LONELINESS – FIVE WAYS SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK CAN HELP Feeling lonely or isolated can affect anyone, at any age. For decades there’s been a stigma attached to this basic human emotion, but the tide seems to be turning with people now talking far more openly about their mental health and well-being.The statistics are an eyeopener.There are 1.2 million chronically lonely older people in the UK and the number of over-50s experiencing loneliness is set to reach two million by 2025/6 (both Age UK studies).

And it’s not just older people. A study by The Co-op and the British Red Cross revealed over 9 million people in the UK across all adult ages – more than the population of London – are either always or often lonely. Some studies even suggest that loneliness is worse for your health than obesity.

online accounts such as internet banks, Paypal, gambling accounts, music, books, lottery accounts and photos may be lost when the owner dies.

A poll of 2000 adults found 25% had more than £200 worth of films, video and music stored online.

Whilst there are many unanswered questions, what is clear is that when planning for the future, it is important to consider how your online assets will be treated and accessed should you pass away or lose mental capacity.

One of the roles of an Executor is to identify the assets and liabilities of an estate. What happens when the deceased only kept online accounts and statements? Increasingly people now decline paper statements in favour of online versions – how would the Executor find this information?

One option is a cloud storage area where online digital inheritance arrangements can be documented; a person can have password restricted access to their own unique area which they could use a secure list of their digital assets.

The Executors are then left the access code to

If you require help or further information please contact Mihiri Gajraj at our Southampton office based in Hedge End on 02380 820544.

So, for Loneliness Awareness Week, we wanted to share five ways that the South Downs National Park can help if you’re feeling isolated or lonely. Our motto is this and always will be – the National Park welcomes all!

soak up some breathtaking views! The walks run until September. Booking is essential and can be arranged by contacting Luke from the Wave team on: 01323 408862 or email luke. greenwood@waveleisure.co.uk

JOIN A RANGER-LED WILDLIFE WALK ON THE HEATHS We have a series of free ranger-led heathland walks taking place throughout the summer. Find out more about the amazing wildlife (including lizards!) and enjoy a natter with other walkers.

Find out more here: https://www.southdowns. gov.uk/care-for/heathland/heathlands-reunited/ walks-talks

RIDE THE DOWNS Cycling is a great way to get the endorphins flowing and meet new people. Cycle Seahaven have joined forces with the South Downs National Park for a series of regular, free guided rides until September.The project offers individuals, of all fitness levels, the opportunity to get involved in a progressive program designed to give the confidence to leave the car on the driveway in exchange for a healthy, environmentally friendly alternative.To book on a ride visit https://cycleseahaven.org.uk/ridethe-downs-calendar-ride-descriptions

ENJOY A HEALTH WALK Wave Leisure Trust has teamed up with the South Downs National Park Authority to organise the “Walk The Downs” initiative.The walks start from Peacehaven, Newhaven and Seaford and then follow a route into the South Downs. A great way to meet new people and

For more information, please visit: www.southdowns.gov.uk

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Droxford St. Mary & All Saints

Sunday 7 08.00 Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday 14 10.30 Holy Communion (CW) Sunday 21 10.00 Informal All-age Service

Bishop's Waltham Catholic Church of Our Exton Lady Queen of Apostles St. Peter & St. Paul Sundays 09.30 Sunday Mass Saturdays 18.00 Evening Mass

St. Peter's

Sunday 7 08.00 BCP Communion 09.15 Parish Communion 09.15 Modern Worship in

Church Hall 16.00 Overflow @ 4 in

Church Hall Sunday 14 08.00 BCP Communion 09.00 Breakfast @ 9 in

Church Hall 09.15 Parish Communion 18.30 Evensong at the

Blessed Mary, Upham Sunday 21 08.00 BCP Communion 09.15 Parish Communion 09.15 Modern Worship in

Church Hall Sunday 28 08.00 BCP Communion 09.15 Morning Worship 09.15 Modern Worship with

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Church Hall Everyday 08.45 Morning Prayer First & Third Thursday 10.00 Midweek Communion

followed by refreshments

Corhampton Saxon Church

Sunday 14 18.30 Choral Evensong

with Athanasian Consort Sunday 21 10.30 Matins – Mary Magdalene Sunday 28 08.00 Holy Communion (BCP)

Curdridge St Peters Church

Sundays 10.00 Communion Service with

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Activities Second Sunday 10.00 Family Service

Sunday 7 18.30 Evensong Sunday 21 10.30 Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday 28 10.30 Holy Communion (CW)

Meonstoke St. Andrew's

Sunday 7 10.30 Holy Communion (CW) Sunday 14 08.00 Holy Communion (BCP)

Hambledon Methodist Church

Sunday 7 10.30 Morning Worship with

Children's Craft Club Sunday 14 10.30 Sunday Worship with

sharing of the Lord's Supper Sunday 21 10.30 SundayWorship Sunday 28 10.30 SundayWorship

St Peter & Paul

Sunday 7 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion 18.30 Evensong Sunday 14 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion 18.30 Evensong Sunday 21 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion 18.30 Evensong Sunday 28 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Short Family Service 11.00 Matins 18.30 Holy Communion

Newtown Holy Trinity Church

Sunday 14 09.30 Parish Holy Communion Sunday 21 10.00 Benefice Holy

Communion led

by Bishop Christopher Other services to be confirmed on arrival of Rev. David Morgan, Vicar of the United Benefice of Soberton, Newtown and Hambledon

Shedfield St John the Baptist

Sunday 7 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Parish Communion Sunday 14 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 CafĂŠ Church Sunday 21 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Parish Communion 18.00 Sung Evensong Sunday 28 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Quiet Time Thursdays 10.00 Holy Communion (in

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Shirrell Heath Methodist Church

Sunday 7 10.30 Morning Worship 18.00 Circuit Celebration Sunday 14 09.00 Breakfast followed by

All Age Worship 18.00 Evening Worship Sunday 21 10.30 Morning Worship 18.00 Evening Worship Sunday 28 10.30 Morning Worship

with Holy Communion 18.00 Evening Worship

Swanmore St Barnabas

Sunday 7 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 Parish Eucharist inc.

Sunday Club Sunday 14 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 Family Eucharist Sunday 21 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 3rd @10 Cafe Church Sunday 28 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 Parish Eucharist inc.

Sunday Club 17.00 Patronal Festival Songs

of Praise First & Third Wednesday 11.00 Eucharist Thursdays 08.15 Morning Prayer

Methodist Church

Sunday 7 - Junior Church Anniversary 10.30 Action for Children

18.00 Circuit Service at

Shirrell Heath Sunday 14 10.30 Holy Communion

with Kathy Elvy 18.00 Bible Study with John Gray Sunday 21 10.30 Holy Communion

with Mark Chester 18.00 Holy Communion

with Rev. Bob Kitching Sunday 28 10.30 Holy Communion

with Tom Banks 18.00 Holy Communion

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Soberton St Peter's Church

Sunday 7 10.00 Benefice Holy

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ROCS (for all children) Sunday 14 11.00 Matins Other services to be confirmed on arrival of Rev. David Morgan, Vicar of the United Benefice of Soberton, Newtown and Hambledon

Upham

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Sunday 7 11.00 Parish Communion 16.00 Overflow @ 4 - St Peter's

Church, Bishop's Waltham Sunday 14 11.00 Family Service 18.30 Compline Preshaw Chapel 18.30 Evensong Sunday 21 11.00 Parish Communion Sunday 28 11.00 Informal Communion

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Waltham Chase Methodist Church Sunday 7 09.30 Family Breakfast 10.00 Family Worship 11.00 Worship & Word Sunday 14 10.30 Morning Worship Sunday 21 10.30 Morning Worship Sunday 28 10.30 Morning Worship

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Come and join us for a jaunt in the summer sun, on the Meon Valley Trail. If you thought it was fun in the dark, come and do it in the twilight on a summer evening.

Its flat, and its fun, and its as fast as you like, at your own pace.

If you did the Wickham Torchlight in January, and you also the do the Wickham Torchlight in October, there will be a special medal for the 3 race series.

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ON A DISTANT MOTORWAY ISLAND, A STRANDED MAN WAITS

van appears at the junction, he reaches out across the roaring motorway to the van that carries the men who wronged him. Creating a vast magical motorway traffic jam he wrecks the limo and his enemies are stranded in his motorway services. They find themselves lost on a fantastical island where nothing is as it seems.

Director Daniel Fox, who previously directed Romeo & Juliet at the Great Barn in 2017 said, “The Tempest is one of my favourite Shakespeare plays due to the range of characters, the mystical elements it contains – and because it is quite different from his other works.”

Titchfield Festival Theatre’s Bard at the Barn season continues with Shakespeare’s classic The Tempest.

Shakespeare’s comedy tells a story involving a major act of betrayal, ill treatment, the development of magic arts and a plot of revenge. This year’s production of The Tempest is however set in an unusual location – a motorway service station.

Robbed of his position, power and wealth, his enemies have left him in isolation. But this is no ordinary man, and this no ordinary island. It's a motorway services. Prospero is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to his will. When a camper

The Tempest opens on Tuesday 25th June with performances continuing until Thursday 4th July. The Sunday matinee is on 30th June and starts at 2.30pm.

The Tempest is directed by Daniel Fox and Assistant Director, Francesca Nicholson.

There is a special offer for patrons who book both The Tempest at the Great Barn and Return to The Forbidden Planet together; an extra £1 reduction off the price of each ticket.

For more information, please go to http:// titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com/or contact our Box Office on 01329 556156.

WINCHESTER ST JOHN AMBULANCE FUN DAY: SUNDAY 28TH JULY Our Fun Day is taking place on Sunday 28th July from 12.00 until 16.00 at the Worthies Sports and Social Club, Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy SO23 7NJ. This is a FREE event for everyone to attend. At our fun day we will have various stalls, amusements, a BBQ and live music. We are hoping to continue to promote awareness of the importance of first aid, and to raise funds for St John Ambulance.

St John Ambulance is the nation’s leading first aid charity. Every year, more than 400,000 people learn how to save a life through our training programmes, including hundreds of thousands of young people.

Our volunteers provide first aid in their communities, keeping people safe at events, and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls. We’re campaigning to raise awareness of first aid and directly educate the public. As well as this, we hope to raise money that allows us to continue to look after our community at events and provide first aid training whilst ensuring our equipment is of the highest standard. www.sja.org.uk

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SAXONS IN THE MEON VALLEY SUMMER DIG Booking for this Summer’s dig is now open, please go to http://www. saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/booking-pagefor-dig-2017 booking page for dig 2019 YOU MAY BOOK A MAXIMUM OF 3 DAYS DIG DAYS FOR VOLUNTEERS ARE Week 1:Tuesday 2nd - Saturday 6th July Week 2:Tuesday 9th - Saturday 13th July Week 3:Tuesday 16th - Saturday 20th July Week 4:Tuesday 23rd - Wednesday 24th July SITE OPEN DAY Saturday 20th July 2019, 10.30am-3.30pm Opportunity to view the site in action.Talks and

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Our work continues following the excavations of June 2016, July 2017 and July 2018 when a team of Winchester University Archaeology students and over 100 volunteers from villages in the Meon Valley and beyond took part in the excavation of a site near the village of Meonstoke The results of a geophysical survey carried out in 2015 by the Meon Valley Archaeology & Heritage Group had revealed a hexagonal shaped structure which is very rare in Roman Britain.The team of students and community The hugely popular comedy musical Return to the Forbidden Planet is set to entertain Titchfield Festival Theatre audiences this July.

Based on William Shakespeare’s The Tempest – which is also performed at The Great Barn this summer as part of the Bard at the Barn season – the show draws inspiration from the wonderfully iconic B-movie Forbidden Planet and Lost in Space, providing a real feast for fans of the 1950s and 60s classics.

Return to the Forbidden Planet promises a joyous romp through many jukebox songs and toe tapping rock and roll music of the period, guaranteeing that Captain Tempest and his crew will provide an evening of serious fun and laughter for all the family.

Artistic Director of Titchfield Festival Theatre, Kevin Fraser says, “Return to the Forbidden Planet is a brilliant show, a musical based around Shakespeare’s The Tempest and containing plenty of really corny lines lifted from the great Bard’s work, put into another context. We decided this year to perform both productions for our summer season; The Tempest at The Great Barn and Return to the Forbidden Planet here at the main theatre in St Margaret’s Lane.

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This year we plan to explore the central area of the Temple site.We shall also extend current excavations to the west and the north of bath house. Additionally we will also excavate on the other side of the A32 where Neolithic barrows were discovered by a MVAHG geophysical survey in 2015. Further investigation close to the Roman aisled building will also take place.

This is an exciting opportunity to take part in practical archaeology in a joint project between Winchester University, and the Meon Valley Archaeology & Heritage Group, led by Professor Tony King. Participants of all levels from novice to expert welcomed. No experience is necessary as training will be provided.You must be over 18 to take part and ideally live in or around the Meon Valley. We also welcome participants who are 16 or 17 years old with an interest in archaeology, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information please visit www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk and 60s costume – and the box office and the bar staff will be too. Members of the audience can come along dressed in period clothing or maybe even 50s space outfits if they wish.

Return to the Forbidden Planet is going to be a really immersive piece of theatre that appeals to a broad spectrum of people, lovers of Shakespeare, B-movie fans, young and old.

Everyone will be going on a journey to a planet... and that journey will be huge fun!”

The Tempest – which Shakespeare wrote after learning of a real shipwreck in the Bahamas – also boasts two Titchfield connections. The first is that Shakespeare himself lived and worked in Titchfield for a while. Secondly, that the ships involved were actually part of the Earl of Southampton’s fleet, Place House at Titchfield Abbey being the country home of the third Earl, Henry Wriothesley.

Return to the Forbidden Planet opens on Wednesday 10 July 2019, 7.30pm at The Oak Theatre, 73 St Margarets Lane, Titchfield PO14 4BG. Performances continue until Saturday 20 July. The Sunday matinee performance is on 14 July at 2.30pm.

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MASTERCHEF WINNER TO VISIT THE NEW FOREST AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW Jane Devonshire, winner of MasterChef UK 2016 will be making an appearance at the 2019 New Forest and Hampshire County Show which is taking place on 30th, 31st July & 1st August. Jane will be cooking live at The Kitchen by Chewton Glen in the Local Produce Market on Wednesday 31st July at 1.30pm. Jane will be cooking with fresh locally sourced produce from across Hampshire.

Visitors can meet Jane Devonshire after her demonstration at the Hampshire Fare stand in the Local Produce Market where she will be selling and signing copies of her new book ‘hassle free gluten free’. Since winning MasterChef in 2016, Jane Devonshire has taken the bull by the food horns and tested herself further by working with a number of top chefs including Marcus Wareing, Atul Kochhar, Jason Atherton, Michel Roux and Michael O’Hare at their restaurants. Since MasterChef ’ inception, over 300 million viewers worldwide have tuned in to watch contestants transform their lives through a passion for cooking and the phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down. Jane has presented at numerous food and drink shows around the UK, including the BBC Good Food Show. Her travels have taken her from Edinburgh to Brighton, in the course of which she has developed a love for presenting her recipes and chatting to people about food. This year Jane will be adding the New Forest Show to the list.

The Kitchen sponsored by Chewton Glen will also feature a busy timetable of cooking demonstrations from top local chefs each day including Matthew Whitfield from Montagu Arms, Beaulieu and James Durrant from Ideal Collection. James Durrant joined Gordon Ramsay’s Hospital Road shortly after it had won its third Michelin star.

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some lovely villages and country pubs along the way, or simply enjoy the relaxing ride through the stunning South Downs scenery and then explore either Winchester or Petersfield.

The bus is jointly organised by the Three Rivers, and the East Hampshire, Community Rail Partnerships, with financial support from Cross Country Trains.

Bluestar buses are the bus operator of the South Downs Rambler, and all the usual passes are accepted. Contactless payment is available on the bus, making things nice and easy for passengers buying their tickets on the bus.

Richard Vassallo, Owner of Symes Interiors said: “I learned about the charity at a Business Networking International meeting and after doing some research, it seemed like a more than worthy charity to support. Being a dad of two young girls, you cannot even imagine the heartache that the parents of children suffering from the disease are going through. No one wants to see their kids ill with a cold, let alone something as horrible as Duchenne.

“Our cooking school led by Becca Hoddinott of The Natural Cook Company organised everything from our end and it was a great success.The families made vegetable frittatas and cheesy sourdough bread and then the children made and decorated their own shortcakes.”

Prizes were given to the best Mini Bakers and there were even Symes Joiners who worked with worked with the families to make their own tool box.

A fundraising brunch at Alton’s Symes Interiors has raised more than £300 for a good cause.

50 members of the local community took part in the event (2nd June) which saw them get together to cook a brunch meal as a family and then get to devour the results of their efforts!

Each family paid £25 to attend the morning which went towards the charity’s work.

Harrison’s Fund was set up in 2012 and funds research into Duchenne - a rare genetic condition which affects all the muscles in the body, causing them to waste away. Harrison’s Fund’s goal is to get as much money as possible into the hands of the world’s best researchers, who are working to find a cure for Duchenne.

The charity is currently funding 16 research projects in the US and the UK.

All the proceeds from Harrison’s Brunch will go directly into the hands of scientists to fund the purchase of a “high throughput analyser” which enables scientists to compare different gene medicines when working in a lab. By using computer automation, the analyser can screen different models and evaluate them in a fraction of the time it would take a team of scientists.

Luci Roberts, campaigns executive at Harrison’s Fund said: “This is the first official brunch of our campaign and we couldn’t be happier with how it all went. Everyone had a really great time and it was wonderful to see families together, enjoying cooking up a storm for a good cause.”

To host your own brunch please visit www.harrisonsfund.com

Music in the Allen Gallery garden. Saturday 20th July. Join us for a relaxing session of jazz, folk and other sounds, in the tranquil setting of the secluded Gallery gardens. Why not bring a picnic? 11am-4pm. FREE, donations welcome.

Archaeology Day Saturday 17th August in the Allen Gallery.

After the excitement of the Public Gardens Community Archaeology Dig in July, join the enthusiasts who gather in the Gallery garden.

Games, books, expert archaeological advice all on offer. Organised by the Friends of the Curtis Museum & Allen Gallery.

11am-3pm. FREE, donations welcome.

CURTIS MUSEUM Dolls’ House Day in the Curtis Museum Saturday 27th July. The third year of our very popular dolls’ house exhibition, featuring dolls’ houses large and small to view and play with.

There will be a themed trail to follow as well as miniature items for sale. We will be joined again by the North East Hants Miniatures Group, and a local resident will be using her skills to demonstrate how to make dolls’ house accessories. 10.30am-4pm. FREE, donations welcome.

Anglo-Saxon Day Saturday 10th August on the lawn outside the Assembly Rooms. Re-enactors group Weorod will camp on the grass and show us what life was like for our Anglo-Saxon forebears.

Afterwards, pop into the Museum to see artefacts from this period such as the Alton Buckle. 10.30am-4.30pm. FREE, donations welcome.

There will be Children’s Activities during the holidays – keep an eye on the website or phone the Museum later in the summer on 82802.

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