Meon Valley Forum Issue 47 - August by Mark Tubb

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ISSUE 47 / AUGUST 2019

06 What's On Local events in the Meon Valley 07 Entertainment Discover local events and days out in Hampshire. 08 Alresford Show 10 Winchester Heritage Open Days 12 New England Self Drive With Amity Travel

15 Wellbeing Looking after your health and yourself!

20 Motoring Local services to keep your vehicle running smoothly 24 Hampshire Open Studios 26 Arts Feature Discover your local artists with Hampshire Open Studios 28 Retail/Market Square Our regular retail feature, Unique, Bespoke, Eclectic and Local shopping 36 Garden Make your garden dream come true. Or visit local beautiful country gardens 41 Professional From photographers to solicitors every professional service you need 49 Home Trades, services, designers. All you need for your home 52 Get Out For The Count 10th Anniversary of the Big Butterfly Count 54 Petersfield Summer Festival Bank Holiday Weekend, 24th - 26th August 56 Church Services Your local church services 62 Lucia Foster-Found Firestarter, Gifted Firestarter

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ENTERTAINMENT WHAT'S ON? Saturday 17 & Sunday 18

The Cheese & Chilli Festival

The Cheese and Chilli Festival is the only show in the UK which celebrates both Cheese and Chilli within a festival setting. Chilli eating competition, man v food challenge, chilli & cheese tastings, live music and much more. From 10am - 5pm at the North Walls Recreation Ground, Winchester.

Sunday 25

SamJam Festival

AUGUST Sunday 4

East Meon Gardening Club Annual Show

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

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

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 7

Alresford Show

9.00am – 6.00pm at Tichborne, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0PN. A day out in the countryside that will inform, interest and entertain. Join us for beautiful animals, gorgeous local food and drink, plenty of shopping, children’s free entertainment plus much more. We have plenty of free parking at the showground. Be part of this iconic event, compete, trade or visit, we’d love to see you at the 2019 Alresford Show. Please remember to bring cash to the Show as we there are no ATMs on the Showground. Alresford Show is a registered charity run by volunteers.Visit: alresfordshow.co.uk for more information

Sunday 8

Annual Vintage Car Show

Held at The Hinton Arms, Petersfield Road, Hinton Ampner, SO24 0NH. Classes for cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles. From 10am - 4pm, come and go as you wish. Bar and hog roast/bbq, a great day out for all the family.

Sunday 4

Trout 'n About

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.

Sunday 11

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

Saturday 17

Winchester Auto Barn Breakfast Club

From 9am at Winchester Auto Barn, Sutton Scotney, Winchester SO21 3NS. Petrolheads, please join us for a cuppa and a butty. Feel free to bring your pride and joy!

Sunday 1

Hampshire Country Sports Day

The best of the countryside in Hampshire. New location at Bereleigh Estate, East Meon, GU32 1ES. Adults: £12, children under 16 free. www.hampshirecountrysportsday.co.uk

Thursday 5

Victorian Musical Celebration

7.30pm at Blessed Mary Church, Upham. Ann Dent, mezzo-soprano, Richard Dewland, pianist & organ solo “All jubilant with song” Andrew Cleary, choral director & organ solo The Combined Choirs of Blessed Mary, Upham and St Peter’s Church, Bishop’s Waltham & Guests. Although dubbed ‘the Land without Music’, Britain during the late 1800s underwent a musical renaissance. The drawing-room piano became central to domestic entertainment for the middle classes, and music in the Church of England reached new heights. This period concert combines favourite choir anthems alongside first live performances of forgotten Victorian sheet songs fresh from the archives. Proceeds will support Blessed Mary Church to fund Evensong at 6.30pm on the second Sunday of each month. Roger Hansford, organist & researcher. £10 including refreshments Tickets from Parish Office bwuoffice@tiscali. co.uk 01489 892197.

Thursday 12

Susie Watson Designs: 'The Magic of Making Things' Book Talk

Visit the Susie Watson Designs shop in Alresford on Thursday 12th September and meet Susie, who will give a short talk about our new Book ‘The Magic of Making Things’ and about how we make our beautiful handmade products. Enjoy browsing the huge and beautiful new bedroom at Alresford along with their excellent display of handcarved furniture, hand-printed linens, cushions and ceramics. Alresford’s in-house Interior Designer Laura Pickett and Head of Interior Design, Alex Morrall will also be on hand to offer design advice and inspiration to create the perfect look for your home. 10am – 2pm. Coffee & Cake available to visitors. Books will be reduced to £19 from £25 for the event. www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk – Susie Watson Designs, 16 West Street, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9AT - Tel: 01962 734 171

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lifetime of visiting the Alresford Agricultural Show has taught me that there are two ways to enjoy a day out at Hampshire’s – and possibly England’s – finest farming show. The first is to enjoy an all action day: turn up at the stunning Tichborne Park on the first Saturday in September and go flat out, hell-for-leather, and do as much as you can. Enjoy a session on the climbing wall, get stuck into the circus workshop (with fire show!), cuddle a beagle, and cheer on the Donkey Derby and the Pony Club relays.You can eat and drink your way round the many refreshment stands – perfect for a refuel before you head out for a boogie to the music, brought to you this year once again by the superb Alresford Uke Jam and the Thomas Lord Old Gits (who have solemnly promised to keep the noise down this year). And when (and ONLY when) your food has gone down a bit, round things off with a turn on the bungee trampoline, and then treat yourself to a 99 flake on the way out. The second way to enjoy the Show is more sedate: yes, you arrive early at Tichborne Park, but you stroll in a more leisurely fashion round the ground.You drop in on a stand, shake a few hands, have a cup of something, exchange a

friendly insult or two (or ten), and move on to the next one, shaking more hands on the way. Drool over the farm machinery that the dealers have brought – at huge effort and expense - from far and wide. Enjoy the fantastic range of farm produce on show: the livestock (both mundane and exotic), and the arable produce. There’s food and drink to suit a slow day, too, with cheeses, honey, breads and charcuteries, and a huge range of wines and exotic spirits to match. Never forget the inner peace to be found during a session in the horticultural tent, or from maxing your credit card in the craft marquee. Oh, and even a slow day deserves a 99 flake on the way home. Do it either way – it’s up to you. But make sure you’re here to join us farmers as we welcome you all into our world on September 7th at Tichborne Park. We might join you for a boogie or an ice cream – but we'll give the bungee trampoline a miss, if that’s OK with you. Tickets available on-line, www.alresfordshow.co.uk, or from Six West, Alresford, Mole Country Stores, Winchester Ticket Prices: Adults £15, Senior £13, Children 11-16 £5. Buy before 31st August and save £2 per ticket.

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FEATURE

Winchester Heritage Open Days 2019 13th to 22nd September

hree cheers! Winchester Heritage Open Days are back and are even longer and stronger than before with a bumper packed programme of interesting, exciting and stimulating events to look forward to.

With more than 140 events to choose from, the festival provides a wonderful day out for the whole family and every event is completely FREE! Some you can just turn up to, but others need to be booked in advance. Not surprisingly, tickets are in high demand for special one-off events and the muchcoveted behind-the scenes tours of buildings not normally open to the public. Do visit our website now and book early to avoid disappointment. This year is also Heritage Open Days’ 25th Anniversary and there is much to celebrate. Look out for events on Keats200 remembering the poet’s visit to Winchester, People Power, the First 100 Years of Women in Law, the centenary of Women’s Engineering Society and a Food & Drink theme too. With plenty of activities for children and families, performances, exhibitions, activities, talks and tours, you are bound to find something to appeal to you and your family. Why not invite friends who are not lucky enough to live in Hampshire to come and join in the fun? The festival is organised and run entirely by a small group of enthusiastic volunteers who all give up their time for free. We are grateful to them and to the many businesses, organisations and individuals for their goodwill and generosity, particularly our lead sponsor, Winchester College for its ongoing support and for opening its doors to so many wonderful events this year. The festival’s future, however, depends on being able to meet its running costs. We are delighted to announce that Professor Martin Biddle will host our special fundraising event on the eve of the festival with a talk Why did the Anglo-Saxons build a church in the middle of a ruined Roman City? We do hope you will be able to join us and show your support.

• Dana Denis-Smith, 100 Years of Women in Law, Discovery Centre, 14th September • Dr Tim Hands, Winchester Poet Power, the Path to Keats' Autumn, New Hall, Winchester College, 19th September • Alastair Stewart, Shifting Sands in News Coverage: film, digital & social media, New Hall, Winchester College, 20th September • Jane Devonshire, Food, Masterchef and beyond..., Discovery Centre, 21st September • Rebecca Rideal, To Kill A King:The Regicide of Charles I, Discovery Centre, 21st September PERFORMANCES • Blue Apple Theatre, The Best Words in the Best Order, a Poetry Road Trip, The Pilgrims’ Hall, 21st September • WMOS, Made in Dagenham, St Maurice’s Covert, 21st September • Madding Crowd Musical Evening, The Pilgrims’ Hall, 21st September • 2Time Theatre, Tilly & The Spitfires, Discovery Centre, 21st September BEHIND THE SCENES • Abbey House Open Day, 14th September • Winchester College Archives Tour, 19th, 20th & 21st September • Open Greener Houses, 20th September • Chesil Theatre: Behind the Little Red Door, 21st September FAMILY EVENTS • Tales from Winchester’s Past, City Museum, 21st September • Bespoke Biking: Bike Tour of Winchester, 21st September • The Colour Factory Open Day, 21st September • Weorod Early Medieval Living History, Inner Cathedral Close, 21st & 22nd September

We look forward to welcoming you to Winchester Heritage Open Days. Some of this year’s highlights ...

Fundraising Event • Professor Martin Biddle, Why did the Anglo-Saxons build a church in the middle of a ruined Roman City? Discovery Centre, 12th September. Tickets £14.00 - www.hants.gov.uk/shop

TALKS • Christopher Mulvey, Our Greatest Treasure:The English Language and Winchester, Discovery Centre, 13th September • Jane Robinson, A Force To Be Reckoned With, Discovery Centre, 14th September

For more information, programme and bookings visit: www.winchesterheritageopendays.org Winchester Tourist Information Centre, Winchester Guildhall, SO23 9GH

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NEW ENGLAND SELF-DRIVE T he landing site of the Pilgrims and central to the American Revolution, New England is rich in history as well as the beautiful scenery that draws so many visitors in every year, especially in the Autumn months.

Driving is an easy way of getting around and it gives you the opportunity to appreciate the different personalities of New Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s states. Whilst Vermont boasts white clapboard churches and red-barn dairy farms, you will find that New Hampshire has much of the stunning scenery including The White Mountains National Forest, whilst Maine can lay claim to some of the most rugged and spectacular coastline. The more southerly state of Boston is very much part of the 21st century with Boston at its heart and Rhode Island offers a much more laid-back feel where life is taken at a much slower pace. Whilst at Amity Travel, we always recommend early booking to help with planning, it is never too late to arrange a holiday to New England with its plentiful supply of accommodation, so if you are looking for somewhere to go this Autumn, why not give New England a go. To whet your appetite, we have put together a typical driving holiday of the region

DAY 1 Arrive Boston and take a transfer to your city hotel for a 2 night stay. Use the rest of the day to start exploring this charming city. DAY 2 Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA and steeped in history from the American Revolution. Take a tour or use the hop on/off bus and Explore the Freedom Trail which passes 16 of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic landmarks

FEATURE DAY 3 BOSTON - KENNEBUNKPORT Collect your hire car from downtown Boston and start your New England self drive, follow the route north of Boston where you will find 4 centuries of history as well as some of the coasts best beaches and finest seascapes, take your time to stop and enjoy the coastline as your overnight at Kennebunkport is less than a 2 hour drive away. On arrival at Kennebunkport you will find the town is a haven for local artists and writers. DAY 4 KENNEBUNKPORT – BAR HARBOR – ACADIA NATIONAL PARK Today your New England self drive continues to follow the coastal road to Bar Harbor; along the way you will pass through quaint fishing villages, so take the opportunity to try a lobster or clam chowder for your lunch. Spend the remainder of the day exploring Bar Harbor DAY 5 ACADIA NATIONAL PARK Bar Harbor is the gateway to Arcadia National Park, spend today discovering the parks soaring peaks, dramatic glaciercarved valleys, clear lakes and rugged shoreline. DAY 6 BAR HARBOR – WHITE MOUNTAINS No New England self drive is complete without time in the White Mountains, also known as the rooftop of New Hampshire, a landscape dotted with historic villages and enchanting covered bridges. DAY 7 WHITE MOUNTAINS – STOWE Travel through the White Mountains that divide the states of New Hampshire and Vermont, the route will take you through some of New England’s most beautiful scenery. DAY 8 STOWE – THE BERKSHIRES Head south along route 100 passing the Green Mountains where you will see picture-perfect villages and some of Vermont’s famous covered bridges before crossing back in to Massachusetts and the Berkshires, known for their rural beauty and cultural assets. DAY 9 THE BERKSHIRES – NEWPORT Continue South and pass through a series of wonderful little towns before continuing to the storied little city of Newport, Rhode Island, once a prosperous colonial seaport.

DAY 10 NEWPORT – CAPE COD Newport is famous for its summer retreats of Americas most wealthy. Spend today relaxing on the beach or exploring one of the extravagant mansions before heading along the coast to Cape Cod for your next 2 nights. DAY 11 CAPE COD Spend today exploring Cape Cod and all it has to offer with its magnificently high cliffs, rolling dunes, miles of walking trails, more superb beaches and picturesque villages. If you like seafood, then make sure you take the opportunity to sample some of Cape Cods as are in for a treat. DAY 12 CAPE COD – BOSTON Your New England self drive is coming to an end and with the relatively short drive back to Boston for your flight home; you may find you have just enough time for a spot of souvenir shopping first.

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TWO TRAINS RUNNING: AUGUST WILSON’S VIVID AND UPLIFTING PLAY COMES TO SOUTHAMPTON

BRAND NEW VENUE FOR HAMPSHIRE COUNTRY SPORTS DAY, SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2019 AT BERELEIGH ESTATE One of the most popular events for those who love the countryside, the annual Hampshire Country Sports Day, will be held at a brand new venue: the Bereleigh Estate, East Meon, near Petersfield, on Sunday 1st September. The event, run in aid of the Countryside Alliance, will benefit from the beautiful setting and large open space of the Bereleigh Estate https:// bereleigh.co.uk/ which covers 2,500 acres within the undulating countryside of the South Downs National Park.

The event will feature exciting shows and demos in the main arena, including horseback falconry from Jonathan Marshall of Game of Thrones fame, terrier racing, gun dog demos, hound displays, fishing casting demos, a wildfowling demo by Chris Green ‘the Cornish Countryman’ and a gun dog display by Howard Kirby of Mullenscote. There will also be the inter hunt relay competition where rival hunts battle against the clock to build a hurdle fence then jump over it on horseback and with the terriers before dismantling it. In addition to the main arena events there is a packed programme of activities to watch or enter, including a Lurcher and Terrier and show, which is a qualifier for The Countryman's Weekly Champion of Champions 2019 at The Midland Game fair and a Family Fun Dog Show which always draws the crowds, featuring classes such as prettiest bitch, best child handler,

scruffiest dog (£2 entry per class). There is also a Gun Dog competition with three classes: scurry, pick up or steeplechase (£2 entry per class).

Following on from the success of A Streetcar Named Desire,Two Trains Running will be shown at At Nuffield Southampton Theatres City 17 – 21 September 2019, building on Nuffield Southampton Theatre’s ongoing work with the Royal Theatrical Support Trust. ‘Have a go’ activities include archery and clay shooting, which includes several competitions. A dedicated fly fishing area, run by the Salmon & Trout Conservation Hampshire Branch, will provide fly casting lessons throughout the day, for beginners to more advanced casting techniques.

2018 Winner and Director of Two Trains Running, Nancy Medina said: “I feel privileged and ecstatic to have been named the RTST’s Sir Peter Hall Director Award Winner for 2018. To get to the next step in my career, through the generous help of RTST, Royal & Derngate, and English Touring Theatre, is truly a dream come true. I cannot thank the RTST panel enough for making the process feel supportive and nurturing. I am thrilled to be directing August Wilson’s Two Trains Running for Royal & Derngate and ETT. It is about time that Wilson’s beautiful and poetic characters gain a wider audience across the UK.” Two Trains Running is set in Pittsburgh, 1969, and the regulars of Memphis Lee’s restaurant are struggling to cope with the turbulence of a world that is changing rapidly around them.The diner is scheduled to be torn down, a casualty of the city’s renovation project that is sweeping away the buildings of a community, but not its spirit.

Visitors to the event will also enjoy the huge range of more than 50 stalls showcasing the best countryside gifts, clothing, equestrian, shooting and fishing equipment, jewellery, crafts, and delicious food and drink. Gates open at 9.30am and the main ring events start at 10 am, with the main programme running until 17.30. Entry costs £12 for adults, while under 14s go free. Visit http://www.hampshirecountrysportsday. co.uk or call: 01380 831 068 or 07974 141 933 for more information.

With compassion and humour, the master American playwright August Wilson paints a vivid portrait of everyday lives in the shadow of this defining moment in American history. When Two Trains Running premiered on Broadway in 1992, its production won TONY, Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel awards and was shortlisted for the 1992 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Tickets are available from the Box Office 02380 671771 or online at nstheatres.co.uk 142 - 144 Above Bar Street Southampton SO14 7DU

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On September 23rd, the award-winning Clear Dentistry are opening their doors to the public for a free open evening to showcase their fantastic facial aesthetics and tooth whitening offerings. To help give you a taster of what you can expect that evening, we spoke to their fantastic hygiene therapist Kelly Burgin, and Dr Laura Milligan from Optimise Medical to find out more.

KELLY What is tooth whitening and why have it done? Tooth whitening is a process of lightening the colour of your natural teeth without the need for invasive tooth surface removal. As we get older teeth can become more discoloured, but also, they can become stained because of food and drinks, such as tea, coffee and red wine. Whiter teeth can make you feel more confident when you smile and even make you look younger. How does Tooth Whitening work? Is it safe? It’s a safe procedure using custom made trays that are filled with whitening gel and worn overnight either as a 2 week or 4-week prescription from your Clinician. Studies have shown there is no longterm damage to teeth from tooth whitening, although experiencing temporary sensitivity on your teeth and gums during treatment can occur. Our clinicians here at Clear Dentistry can advise you of the ways this can be managed during treatment. How long do the treatments usually last? The length of time the treatment results are maintained varies from person to person dependent on lifestyle. Smoking, foods and drinks can discolour the teeth once again over time, the good news is the tray system is reusable and can be topped up at any time to regain the brighter, cleaner looking smile. Can anyone have their teeth whitened? Whitening is effective at lightening tooth colour on natural teeth, it is ineffective in areas where amalgam or composite restorations exist, crowns, bridges or dentures. Our clinicians here at Clear Dentistry are expertly trained to recognise cases in which tooth whitening may not be suitable, we can advise you regarding your options and ensure the treatment is appropriate for you. Why have your teeth whitened at Clear Dentistry? Here at Clear Dentistry you can be assured all Clinicians and staff are competent, highly skilled individuals dedicated to delivering safe and high-quality care. Our innovative, vibrant practice offers a safe and supportive environment that will ensure your treatment needs are met appropriately. Our state-of-the-art equipment and modern practice aim to provide you with an experience that will be enjoyable throughout your treatment.

DR LAURA So, please tell us what Optimise Medical offers? I am offering a range of treatments – anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers and Obagi skincare. My ethos is natural rejuvenation which is incredibly important to me. I think celebrities can give injectables a bad reputation as they can often look very unnatural. I want people to know that lines on their face can be softened with a range of treatments, giving the appearance of looking less tired/less angry and generally ‘optimised’ without anyone realising they have had any treatment. Obagi is an amazing medical grade skincare range which can help with acne, pigmentation, laxity of skin and fine lines. There’s a mixture of everyday products and prescription chemical peels to rejuvenate skin. I also offer treatments to help with excess sweating, teeth grinding, cheek contouring and lip fillers. What’s your background? I qualified as a doctor from Newcastle University in 2009 and work as a GP alongside my aesthetics. I have always been passionate about helping people and aesthetics is very fulfilling in this regard. I also love being able to use my medical background in a far more hands-on practical way than I ever could as a GP. I have 4 young daughters, so life is very busy, but I have an overwhelming passion for aesthetics, so I am always striving to learn more and offer new treatments. How long do the treatments usually last? Anti-wrinkle treatment lasts around 3-4 months but tends to last longer if you have regular treatments. Dermal fillers vary depending on the area injected, the type of filler and from person to person but usually in the region of 6-18 months. Why do you think facial aesthetics is becoming more popular? I think the taboo of aesthetics is slowly being broken down and younger people are keen to have preventative treatment. There have been leaps in technology so the hyaluronic acid fillers we use now are reversible, which makes them safer, compared to permanent silicone fillers. Ultimately, most people want to look their best and whether that’s a new haircut, clothes, teeth whitening or anti-wrinkle treatment, they all produce the same outcome – inner confidence. Why did you decide to offer your treatments at Clear Dentistry? It’s a beautiful, award winning practice and I wanted to perform treatments in a professional environment. Your smile has such an impact on your appearance so a location that compliments my services seemed the perfect fit. I just love the ambience of the whole place. What can we expect to see in the open evening? It’s an open and informal evening where I’m happy to chat to anyone who has questions or concerns about treatment. I will also be giving a talk on the different treatments I offer including a live demonstration. I'm in? How do I go about booking? Its simple! All you have to do is give Clear Dentistry a call on 01489 892240 and the receptionists will book you a place. Then all that’s left is to turn up and enjoy your evening! For more information about Dr Milligan’s treatments, please visit www.optimisemedical.co.uk, or www.cleardentistry.co.uk for tooth whitening. Alternatively, call 01489 892240 and one of Clear Dentistry’s fantastic reception team can provide you with all the details.

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learn as a group. We also have speakers from groups and charities attend frequently to build our knowledge and improve our service on a wide range of subjects. I COULDN’T DO CPR! Very few of our calls result in us performing CPR, in the last year our only 3% of our calls were to cardiac arrests. Instead, our service is mainly preventative, getting early help to patients is the first step in the chain of survival and having our volunteers ‘on-scene’ quickly to bridge the gap between ambulance response times will save lives, often just providing a calm and reassuring approach to those in need. An initial set of ‘observations’ handed to the paramedic teams close to the onset of illness ensures that patients get the correct treatment in a timely fashion.

Bishop’s Waltham Community First Responders are looking for volunteers to join their team. Have you always thought about donating some time for your community but scared you won’t know what to do? What is holding you back? I DON’T LIKE BLOOD Thankfully we don’t see much blood! Only 2% of our calls in the last year involved blood, our calls are very varied. Nearly half the calls in 2018 were to chest pain which could be a result of trauma, sepsis, anxiety, heart complications or many other reasons. Getting to patients quickly can calm and reassure those in need and often this reassurance is often all a vulnerable person may need. We carry oxygen on-board our vehicles in case patients need a top up, and by early intervention are able to ensure patients with sepsis, unstable diabetes and many other health complaints are dealt with safely to stand best chance of survival. I WOULDN’T KNOW WHAT TO DO! Our volunteers are given full training initially by the ambulance service and they also receive regular refreshers. When new volunteers join the group they ‘buddy’ up with an experienced member of the team and will never be left alone on call until they feel ready. Our group holds regular meetings where we share our experiences and

MEON VOICES CHOIR

Meon Voices is a vibrant choir which has given enormous pleasure to its members and audiences for over 40 years. Its leader Solveig Harris, a highly accomplished musician, says her main aim is to bring enjoyment to her choir members, to help them improve as singers and performers, and for the Meon Voices to become increasingly professional with every season. The choir sings a wide variety of music, from classical, through folk and religious pieces to fairly contemporary. The choir will re-start rehearsals on September 9th at the United Free Church in Bishops Waltham. If you are interested in joining us, or in receiving news of our performances please contact either Phil Coundley, email - coundleypj@yahoo.com telephone - 01489 579078 or Maureen Buckland, email - alan@agbuckland.plus.com telephone - 01489 890335. Our numbers have grown in the past couple of years to the limit we can accommodate, so we have introduced a waiting list for new singers. Phil or Maureen can advise on the current position.

I HAVEN’T GOT THE TIME! Our volunteers are on call 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. The rota is voluntary, you just commit to filling the hours you can fit around your life, which is different for each of our volunteers – we all have different personal commitments! South Central Ambulance Service asks that volunteers commit to around a minimum of just 5 hours a week minimum at a time that suits you. I’M TOO OLD/YOUNG! Volunteering as a CFR attracts members from all areas of the community and of all ages. Some of our younger volunteers have gone on to train as ECA’s or Paramedics with the ambulance service and many of our team are retired. Our volunteers are aged over 18 with a full driving licence and their own vehicle. We are all very different but share the common desire to make a difference to our community. We live in Bishop’s Waltham, Swanmore, Waltham Chase and the surrounding villages. Come and join our award winning team – we were the Community Responder Scheme on the year at the UK Heart Safe Awards in 2017. Interested in finding out more? Message our Facebook page @BishopsWalthamCommunityResponders or call our Co-Ordinator Andrew on 01489 893020

I CAN’T GET NO SATISFACTION!! Well Mick, you can if you work for Lapis Care! Imagine a job were the smallest things make the biggest difference, your customers are so grateful to just see your face that they say thankyou a hundred times before you have even done anything and your employers appreciate you as a human being and not just another ant on the farm. At Lapis Care we believe that cared for carers = cared for clients and we have mastered a business model that nurtures this. Shifts that work for people of all ages and with varying family commitments. 1st class training with an emphasis on continued professional development and a team of people that only want the best for you and support you through your working day. If this sounds like a place you would want to work give us a call or check out the website for more information and the latest vacancies. www.lapiscare.com T: 01489 890016

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Cared for Staff = Cared for Clients We value our staff as much as our clients If YOU are interested in joining our small and friendly team, please contact us as per details below. We look forward to meeting you

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

GET THE MOST FROM YOUR WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA FORUM MEDIA & DESIGN ALRESFORD, HAMPSHIRE T: 01962 735137 FORUMMEDIAANDDESIGN.CO.UK

MOTORING Niall Holden, garage owner said “I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Winchester Auto Fest at the weekend. We couldn’t have asked for a better day for it and the turnout, tunes and atmosphere were first class. The event was launched to celebrate our first year at the garage and we are delighted to be able to donate a substantial amount raised on the night to Naomi House and Jacksplace in Sutton Scotney. We hope that Auto Fest will be back next year and become an annual event for the community and motoring enthusiasts in aid of a great cause.”

WINCHESTER AUTO FEST – A NEW CHARITY MOTORING AND MUSIC EVENT FOR THE TEST VALLEY Over five hundred locals, classic car fans and their families partied the night away at Winchester Auto Barn on Saturday 13th July at their inaugural Winchester Auto Fest. Motoring enthusiasts came to enjoy the eclectic array of classic and interesting sports cars 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 and a MacLaren 650S to name just a few.

Gemma Rolfe, Fundraising Manager at Naomi House, said “Thank you so much to everyone at Auto Barn especially for the hard work and Saturday’s events in aid of Naomi House & Jacksplace and for allowing us to be part of the evening.” 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. Their next meet is on Saturday 17th August from 9am-12pm. Tel: 01962 677776 www.winchesterautobarn.com Winchester Auto Barn Sutton Scotney, Winchester, SO21 3NS

DRIVE SAFELY! There were performances throughout the evening on the stage under the stars from Rock band The Reason, Blues Band The 663 Squadron and Acoustic guitar virtuoso Jake Morley. Guests were treated to tastings of some of Burgundy’s fine wines and artisan French cheeses. Whilst the younger visitors enjoyed the Boaz Project’s Angry Birds stall and free face painting.

No r t h Mo to r Company Holden Farm, Cheriton, Alresford, Hants, SO24 ONX

Independent Garage and MOT Testing Centre Established in1999 - All makes of car serviced and repaired - Saab approved repairer and Subaru specialist Free collection, delivery and courtesy car (when available) Competitively priced tyres - Batteries - Vehicle Diagnostics - Exhausts

Telephone Gary or Andy on 01962 771331 or 771881 www.northmotor.co.uk info@northmotor.co.uk

Older motorists have a wealth of experience and tolerance but sight, hearing and reaction time may not be a sharp as they once were. Hampshire has one of the highest number of drivers aged over 80 in the country. Fragility increases with age, so injuries tend to be more serious and recovery takes much longer. Casualty rates do increase for car drivers aged over about 65, and the fatality rate increases significantly. The Older Drivers Forum is about keeping mature motorists on the road safely for longer. The Older Drivers Forum can provide practical and informative support to help people continue driving safely. Find out more at www.olderdriversforum.com Also - Hampshire County Council’s Road Safety Team provides driving appraisals and free driver awareness workshops for drivers aged 60 and over.These can help drivers to update skills and knowledge, adapt to a new vehicle and gain confidence. Call them on 01962 846100 or email: road.safety@hants.gov.uk

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LOCAL PEUGEOT SPECIALISTS We specialise in Peugeot vehicle design although we also welcome all vehicle makes. We do a superb job but for less than our competitors.

We offer efficient, reliable

•SERVICING •MOTS •REPAIRS •ADVICE Our team dedicate themselves to keep your car in tip top condition. Car maintenance, important servicing and repairs are essential to keeping your car on the road. We are here to help you.

TEL: 07415 028808 WWW.DRAPERAUTOCARE.CO.UK DRAPER AUTOCARE CENTRE, LYSSES COURT, FAREHAM, PO16 7BE

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HAMPSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS

SATURDAY 17TH - BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 26TH AUGUST Hampshire Open Studios is an annual art trail where the visiting public can meet artists in their homes, studios and galleries free of charge. With over 280 venues open, in the ten days leading up to bank holiday Monday 26th August, visitors get the chance to meet the makers direct, learn more about the work and we offer a range of participatory workshops. If you are a regular Open Studios visitor we have over 100 new venues for 2019 too. Our colour catalogue has more details or view online – if you are not sure where to start some mini-trails have been suggested for each area around the county. Visitors can also enter a prize draw to win £100 towards artwork from your favourite Hampshire Open Studios artist. There are a wide variety of venues to see along with every type of art and craft on offer in the region, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, furniture, jewellery and many more. Entry is free and to find your nearest venue check the website or look out for the pink direction arrows that will guide you to the artists’ doors. SOME HIGHLIGHTS Winchester has over 20 studios in close proximity and includes, new for 2019, The Association for Contemporary Jewellery showing at The Nutshell, Kings Walk, Winchester . The Wessex Group are excited to be showcasing work by over 25 studio jewellers from it’s membership including Georgina Ettridge, Gill Mallett, Jocelyn Tallis, Ruta Brown, Sylvia Tomkinson and Vanessa Sharp alongside other talented artists and makers

including Alix Baxter, Debbie Goulden, Margot Eardley and Elizabeth Hammond In Romsey, Christine Watkins Art House includes work by 40 artists showing textiles, glass, ceramics, furnishings, wood and paintings jam-packed in the quirky 3 floor house, studio and garden. Free children's treasure hunt, refreshments and cakes. If you want to try your hand at some workshops do visit Ruth Facey, Richard Barnfather, Rebecca Maynard in Andover. They are sharing their inspirations, original works in a variety of media. Workshops on 18th & 25th August in outdoor gazebo, details in Make & Take Part section of the brochure. There is plenty to see around Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford including, new for 2019, Gemma Donegan Little Glass Robin. Gemma designs and makes beautiful hand-painted glass landscapes and playful nature-inspired fused glass art. She often incorporates a hint of upcycling in her work with materials such as driftwood. Nearby is painting by Emily Curtis and ceramics by Sheena Bond. Swanmore has a cluster of five venues including Jerry Smith, Jo Ellis, David Clegg, The Wessex Guild of Craftsmen, Don Richards and Sue Hallway. Also new for 2019 is the artist Margaret Ferrone with Contemporary landscape paintings inspired by coast and countryside. Mixed media, watercolour and pastel, lino prints, collage and collagraphs www.hampshireopenstudios.org.uk 17th to 26th August 2019

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PING & LILY, RICHARD GREEN, JANE ASHE, QUINCE JEWELLERY Handmade originals (pictures, cushions & lampshades etc) using freehand machine embroidery by Ping and Lily, oil paintings by Richard Green, textiles by Jane Ashe and jewellery from Quince Collection.

MICHÈLE & DAVID GRIFFITHS

DAVID & JEMMA CORBIN

Michèle: calm, abstract paintings on plaster; described as 'secular icons'. David: woven cushions and mats, with strong structural lines and in multicoloured materials.

David makes unique pieces of silver jewellery created in an organic or narrative style. Courses available. Jemma makes beautiful, naturally dyed silk quilts and cushions.

Michèle is a widely shown professional artist and David a retired lawyer

Approaching Hambledon from Denmead The Old Forge Tearoom is on the left. Continue along West Street, immediately after Old Barn Crescent on the right is Cricketers' Cottage. Gravel track access. Street parking.

All work is for sale

You’re welcome to visit Ping and Lily in the studio anytime throughout the year although it's worth checking they’ll be there by sending them a text first

Entering Hambledon from the direction of Clanfield, the studio is about a quarter of a mile along East Street, on the right, shortly before the "Hovis" sign.

From Lower Upham B2177 take turning north to Upham. After approx 1 mile past school, then church & telephone box Holm House is opposite village duck pond.

OPENING DAYS/TIMES Open 10am-5pm, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th, Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th.

OPENING DAYS/TIMES Open Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th, Wednesday 21st - Sunday 25th. Closed Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th & Monday 26th. 10am - 4.30pm weekends, 4pm weekdays.

Telephone: 02392 633926 Email: michele@michelegriffiths.com www.michelegriffiths.com Lindsay Cottage, East Street, Hambledon, Waterlooville, PO7 4RX

Telephone: 07779 718833 Email: freya@handmadebylily.co.uk www.pingandlily.co.uk The Studio, Holm House, Church Street, Upham, SO32 1JH

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WHITE COTTAGE STUDIO You are assured of a very warm welcome at this interesting studio set in a beautiful wild garden in the centre of Andover. Keith continues his journey exploring a very personal response to the landscape. His paintings are more about the experience of having been there rather than a literal representation of what can be seen. OPENING DAYS/TIMES Saturday 17th - 26th August, 10am - 5pm FOR MORE INFORMATION Tel: 01264 392411 www.keith-pattison.co.uk 15 Winchester Gardens, Andover, SP10 2EH

OPENING DAYS/TIMES Open 10am-5pm, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th, Friday 23rd - Monday 26th. Closed Monday 19th - Thursday 22nd. Telephone: 02392 633950 / 07515 550326 Email: medavid1@mac.com www.benchesstudio.co.uk Cricketers' Cottage West Street Hambledon, Waterlooville, PO7 4SN

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When in the village, follow signs for the Village Hall, Workhouse Lane. Park here and follow the pink arrows for The Cabin.

Expressive paintings and drawings. Mixed media, oils and charcoal. I abstract subject matter from landscapes, seascapes and figures. Something exciting and unexpected often reveals itself in the process of working. Studio is only open for 5 days. From Swanmore village centre and Church Road, first right into Chapel Road, second house on left. Studio through garden gate in driveway.

OPENING DAYS/TIMES Open Saturday 17th - Tuesday 20th, Thursday 22nd & Saturday 24th Monday 26th 10am - 5pm.

OPENING DAYS/TIMES Open Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th & Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th, 11am - 4.30pm. Closed Monday 19th - Thursday 22nd & Bank Holiday Monday 26th.

Fresh, honest and exciting artwork of the local landscape, botanical work and seascapes all to be found in Amy's studio amongst the beautiful setting of the South Downs, East Meon.

Closed Wednesday 21st & Friday 23rd. Telephone: 07751 750942 Email: enquiries@sunnyoutside.co.uk www.sunnyoutside.co.uk The Cabin, 23 The Green, East Meon, GU32 1QT

Telephone: 01489 892436 / 07803 756472 Email: jo.ellis2017@gmail.com www.justfour.co.uk Seckford House, Chapel Road, Swanmore, SO32 2QA Gravel drive, 2 low steps Street parking

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PING & LILY

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AMY LAGUE

DAVID & JEMMA CORBIN

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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

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

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INTERIOR TRANSFORMATIONS HAS RELOCATED!!

CHASE CYCLES MK2 Taking over the established local bike shop in March 2018 I (Aaron) had a successful first year and decided to close for a few weeks in April 2019 to complete shop renovations.The shop has now been transformed into a modern retail environment, with an open shop layout with easier access to bikes and accessories. A new Chase Cycles logo has also designed and we will soon be replacing shop signage.

The range of stock In store has improved while still catering for most budgets, kids bikes in store from £150 and adults bikes starting from £279, We welcomed a few new additions over the last year, British brand Whyte bikes has led to an increase range of award winning mountain bikes, Squish kids bikes have been popular with a range of lightweight kids specific bikes, Electric bikes are growing in popularity we now stock more than ever, we have bikes from Giant

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

and Focus and will soon have the amazing New Whyte E-150 full suspension EMTB bikes arriving. A large range of Servicing and repairs are still completed in store and bikes booked in are generally completed within 24 hours.

Interior Transformations has relocated its premises to the opposite side of Botley Flour Mills and will be holding an Open Day on Thursday afternoon, 1st August from 1pm. Please pop in and see our new premises!

I hope to see everyone soon and hope everyone loves the new shop as much as I do.To keep up to date please give us a follow on Facebook and Instagram.

Call us for a home consultation on 01489 780430, or call into our design studio to look through pattern books from all top fabric designers, including Sanderson, Romo,Voyage, Ashley Wilde, Harlequin, etc.

Tel: 01489 893693 www.chase-cycles.co.uk Facebook: @chasecycless Instagram: @chase_cycles 3 Winchester Road,Waltham Chase, Southampton, SO32 2LG

Tel: 01489 480430, email: wendy@interiortransformations.co.uk, Visit our facebook page or our website on www.interiortransformations.co.uk for more information.

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

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INTERIOR TRANSFORMATIONS FOR ALL YOUR WINDOW TREATMENTS AND SOFT FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING: • Hand Sewn Curtains Made to Order • Huge selection of curtain poles and tracks, corded, uncorded, and electric • Designer Wallpaper • Roman Blinds, Roller blinds, Venetian Blinds and Shutters • Scatter cushions, bed throws, bed runners • Upholstered headboards, pelmets, re-upholstery • Home visits for full measuring and fitting service • Friendly team with a combined experience of over 50 years to give helpful advice on how to dress your windows.

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.

Is this your prom year? Davina's has a great selection of Mascara Prom Dresses Tel: 01489 880900 or shop online at: www.davinasladiesfashion.co.uk

T: 01489 480430 E: wendy@interiortransformations.co.uk Interior Transformations, Botley Flour Mills, Botley, Hampshire, SO30 2GB

A brand new shop selling zero waste, plastic free, reusable and refill products.

BE PART OF THE CHANGE ONE GREEN BOTTLE Stainless steel water bottles are now in stock in some gorgeous colours. Small 350ml bottles are perfect for kids at school, and the range goes up to 800ml for super thirsty grown-ups!

allgoodthingseco.co.uk UNIT 16, SHEDFIELD EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, BOTLEY ROAD, SO32 2HN

7 Warsash Road, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9HW Open Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm

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

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MARKET SQUARE

Andrew Smith & Son - Auctioneers

Labels Dress Agency

Wickham Jewellery

Monthly General Antiques Sale - 10am sale days Saturday 17th August. The Auction Rooms, Manor Farm, Itchen Stoke, SO24 0QT Tel: 01962 735988 | www.andrewsmithandson.com

Gucci platform in box as new £495. The Old Forge, Brook St, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1AX Tel: 01489 896515 | www.labelsdressagency.co.uk

Three flower Diamond White Gold Ring - £2,500 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Westlands Farm Shop

Interior Style

Botley Mills

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

Artist Brush Stroke - Curved Bowl £86, Medium Bowl £20, Small Bowl £9 29 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AB Tel: 01962 736311 | www.interiorstyle.biz

For all your small animals needs holidays at Botley Mills Botley Mills, Mill Hill, Botley, SO30 2GB Tel: 01489 772900 | www.botleymills.co.uk

Boutique ME

D.Barker & Son

Waltham Chase Post Office

Summer sale continues! Boutique ME, High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 891052 | Boutique ME

9ct Gold Bee Pendant - £250 40A West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU Tel: 01962 732200 | www.dbarkerandson.co.uk

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

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Moda Rosa

Metal frame and parquetry top coffee table £1250 Find us in Alresford. 36 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU Tel: 01962 732507 | www.design-realities.co.uk

Emerald and Diamond 18ct White Gold Ring - £1,000 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Dress by Roksanda Sale ends Sat 17th August, Up to 75% off 35 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AB Tel: 01962 733277 | www.modarosa.co.uk

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School shoes from Ricosta, Startrite, GEOX, Petasil (Infant 6-Adult 11) from £40 11 East St, Alresford Tel: 07824 368950 | www.billygoatshoes.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

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

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Summer 2019 opening hours. Closed Mondays, business as usual Tuesday - Saturday. Boutique ME, High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 891052 | Boutique ME

18ct white gold and crystal drop bridal earrings - £250 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Gucci platform in box as new £495. The Old Forge, Brook St, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1AX Tel: 01489 896515 | www.labelsdressagency.co.uk

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CITIZENS ADVICE WINCHESTER Lesley Rose, Advice Services Manager for Citizens Advice Winchester District, advises on how to protect your family from scams. Five years ago my father-in-law was the victim of a scam artist who fleeced him out of £5,000. Once he realised, we were able to work with his bank to get some of the money back. We thought it was all in the past but in the last six months he’s received numerous calls, letters and texts from what look like other scammers. We want to try and keep him safe as his memory isn’t the best, what can we do? Unfortunately, falling victim to a scam once can increase exposure to further scams. Citizens Advice has found that, once someone has responded to a scam, their personal details can sometimes be sold onto other criminals. This then opens the door to more scam mail, emails, phone calls or home visits. If you recognise a pattern of unsolicited calls, talk to your father-in-law’s telephone provider and see if you can get these numbers blocked or if you can get something called a ‘standalone call blocker.’ If not, register your father-inlaw’s number with the Telephone Preference Service who can help you to handle unwanted marketing calls.

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With Autumn on the way and this, the ‘Harvest’ season in full swing, it doesn’t mean that we can’t plant anything. Certain types of broad bean and peas, garlic and onions can be sown soon as can shallots – perhaps the latter two might benefit from starting off indoors in pots. Spring Cabbage and Kale seedlings can be planted out, too. Even Lettuce can be sown indoors. Also, indoors, you could plant a spud in a 17ltr bag of light compost which may be O.K. for Christmas. Growing potatoes in bags seems to be de rigeur these days and well worth a try for 2020. Look at RHS.org.

If your father-in-law is receiving texts it’s important that he never replies, as sometimes there can be costly hidden charges. He can report the texts to his mobile phone provider who will be able to block the number. If he’s already been stung and call cost information wasn’t given, he should report it to Phone-pay Plus. Mail scammers can often impersonate banks, the local council, or other established and legitimate organisations. You should advise your father-in-law against responding unless he’s sure it’s legitimate and was expecting a letter. If in doubt he should contact the organisation directly to check the letter’s legitimacy. He should be careful to not just ring up the number on the letter as it could be a bogus call centre. In addition, to safeguard your father-on-law from unwanted marketing material or junk mail, register his name and address for free with the Mailing Preference Service which will take his name off some mailing lists. Doorstep scammers can often be intimidating, and unfortunately they commonly target older and more vulnerable people.Your father shouldn’t be embarrassed turning people away and shouldn’t let them in unless he’s expecting them. If someone comes to the door saying they are from one of his utility companies for example, he should ask to check their credentials. If in doubt, he should phone the company they represent or check online, but once again make sure to not just use the contact details they provide.

NGS OPEN GARDENS: MEON ORCHARD, NEAR WICKHAM

1½ acre garden designed and constructed by current owners. An exceptional range of rare, unusual and architectural plants including National Collection of Eucalyptus. Dramatic foliage plants from around the world, see plants you have never seen before! The exotic plants dominate in September, and streams and ponds plus an extensive range of planters complete the display. Both owners are heavily involved in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Plant Heritage Group.

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How did plants evolve, and why did we end up with our wonderful world as we see it now? Some plants have changed us and the world. On Wednesday 25th September Rosina Brandham will tell you about; “Plants which changed the World and the way we live”.With the world changing fast, at least we will know how it all happened up until recent times. At our usual venue; Bishop's Waltham Junior School, Oak Road, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1EP

Flowering shrubs in May and June; perennials in July; bananas, tree ferns, cannas, gingers, palms dominate in Sept; and streams and ponds, plus an extensive range of planters complete the display.Visitors are welcome to explore the 20 acre meadow and ½m of Meon River frontage attached to the garden. Extra big plant sale of the exotic and rare on Sun 1 Sept.

Members Free;Visitors £2; Refreshments; Raffle. Doors open at 7.15pm Looking further ahead; Friday 18th October is our Annual Social Evening (at the Jubilee Hall) Our Guest Speaker this year is James Cross and his theme is; History & Development of The Palace Gardens’,Wells. Our new ‘year’ for the Gardening Club starts on 1st October and you will find membership forms and lots of information about our vibrant and welcoming Club (and details of the above meetings, allotments and Club news) at; www. bwgc.org.uk It’s a bargain!

For the final time for 2019 this garden opens on 1st September from 2pm to 6pm: Admission is £5.00, children free. Home-made teas are available. Meon Orchard, Kingsmead, North of Wickham, PO17 5AU For more information www.ngs.org.uk/find-agarden/garden/16912

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GUIDED WALK: IN JANE AUSTEN'S FOOTSTEPS - SEPTEMBER 20TH

Suitable for all abilities, but please wear sturdy, sensible footwear.The walk is around 1 mile in length with many stops for talking.

MEON VALLEY GARDEN CLUB CELEBRATES ITS 116TH BIRTHDAY On Saturday 15 June members of Meon Valley Garden Club gathered at Meonstoke Hall to celebrate the Club’s 116th Birthday with an afternoon tea organised by Lesley Lopez, the Club’s Show Secretary, and provided by the Club’s committee. A super time was had by the 80 members in attendance as they tucked into traditional fare of finger sandwiches, scones and clotted cream and birthday cake washed down with a glass of fizz and the ubiquitous cups of tea. Two members Stuart Attrill and Alan Hibbert spent some months last year conducting research to ascertain when the Club was established. They found a reference in the Hampshire Chronicle of 1904 reporting the Second Annual Show of the Meon Valley Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show. Having missed the opportunity to celebrate the 100th birthday, the Committee decided it would be a great idea to hold an event to mark the ongoing success of such an old Club.

‘Three or four families in a country village is the very thing to work on…’ Jane Austen Join us for a relaxed stroll through Jane Austen’s country village of Chawton.Walk in Jane’s footsteps and find out more about the village in which Austen lived; the people she knew, the places she visited and the importance of village life in shaping her writing.Throughout the walk, short readings from Austen’s letters and novels will bring her world to life. Tickets available from www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-walk-in-janeaustens-footsteps-tickets-61925776665 Fri, 20 September from 10:30am – 12:00pm at Jane Austen's House Museum,Winchester Road, Chawton, GU34 1SD Meet outside the front of the Museum. Excludes Museum admission.

The Afternoon Tea included an exhibition of Club artefacts some of which were recently presented to the current Chair, Olive Hathaway, by a former Chair Mr Everett. Amongst them were Show schedules going back to 1921 and Minute books dated from 1930. They provided an insight into social history and how times have changed. In 1921, there was one Class for ‘Women’ and that was a bowl of cooked potatoes together with a Class for ‘Ladies’ for flowering arranging. In 1950, the holder of the programme with the Lucky Number won a pig and the runner-up a pair of nylon stockings. In 1991, John Martin, Committee Member then and now and Club member for over 50 years, was in the local paper bemoaning that the Club was likely to fold as there was only 80 members and only a few members willing to help on Show day. It was about this time that the Club decided to reinvent itself as a Garden Club and today the Club boasts a flourishing membership of over 200. The next event at the Club is the Summer Show to be held at the Meonstoke Hall on Sunday 21 July at 1.30. In addition to the floral, vegetable and handicraft exhibits in the main hall, there are outside sideshows, games for the children, musical entertainment and, of course, teas, cakes and refreshments. Entry is only £1, with accompanied children free and ample free parking. So, pop it in your diary and enjoy an afternoon of fun. The schedule and entry form will be available on the Garden Club website pages found at www.droxfordweb.co.uk with many categories open to non members.

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COMMUNITY Kate is difficult, argumentative, and 'unmarryable' at least in part because her father prefers her younger sister, Bianca. Petruchio, being up for a challenge and in order to win her dowry, decides to tame her. However, Kate is also witty, independent and bold, providing a storyline that centres on the battle of wills between her and Petruchio.

THIS IS A WAY TO KILL A WIFE WITH KINDNESS, AND THUS I’LL CURB HER MAD AND HEADSTRONG HUMOUR The Taming of the Shrew is one of Shakespeare’s earliest and darkest comedies – and is arguably one of his most controversial. This July and August, Titchfield Festival Theatre will stage this production in the historic Great Barn as the popular Bard at the Barn summer season continues.

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Given a choice between the beautiful willing wife, and helping out your best friend by marrying the nagging one with a sting in her tale, who just happens to be worth lots and lots of money, Petruchio would surely want to help his friend out. How bad can she be? And if she really is that bad, can he tame his obnoxious, hot-tempered but intelligent and witty wife? Although the story focuses on the issues of gender and control, money and class in Elizabethan society, there is plenty of silliness, disguise, some drunkenness and the obligatory clown in Grumio to make this a Shakespearian play that all will enjoy and appreciate.

All contributions received will be go towards the RNLI being able to provide Rescue Water Crafts (jet ski’s) for our coastal beaches. These rapid response vehicles are used by the RNLI to reduce the time it takes getting to someone in trouble, such as inflatable in the current or a potential drowning situation.

The £100,000 renovations to the historic Great Barn are now complete with a new, traditional Shakespearian stage and oak hayloft. Shakespeare spent time living and working in Titchfield - including the building itself. It is therefore the perfect place to enjoy an early picnic tea and a Shakespeare T to round it off. The Taming of the Shrew opens on Tuesday 30th July with performances continuing until Thursday 8th August. The Sunday matinee is on 4th August and starts at 2.30pm.

Emma Bevan, who directed Much Ado About Nothing at the Great Barn last year, said: “There is a nice modern twist to the

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

Tanya, from Southampton, and current Area Vice Chair for Ladies Circle, said “I am a part of The Round Table Four Club Family which includes Round Table, Ladies Circle, Tangent & 41 Club. Being part of a 4 club association, where there is something for everyone, we help each other and support our local communities. This year the chosen charity for Tangent and 41 club to support is the RNLI. After chatting to Sue Hill, National President of Tangent, I thought why not add a few zero’s to the end of the number 4 and help. I got in touch with my local gym to gain help to raise money for the Tangent and 41 Club chosen charity of the Year, the RNLI.”

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Tanya continued “The RNLI crews are voluntary members of the public, who put their lives at risk to venture into the dangers of our coastal tides and oceans without hesitation. They do this to save our lives and they deserve our respect and support” In July, Tanya Harder took on the ultimate challenge to fundraise the RNLI. Rowing the length of the Atlantic ocean (4000 miles) to promote the RNLI’s efforts of keeping us safe from the dangers that we incur whilst at sea.

beginning and then we are straight into a traditional Elizabethan setting for the main play. It is a physical comedy, with lots of great humour and fun throughout the play. I've tried to portray an easy to understand production for those less used to Shakespeare. We have included lots of physical clues and demonstrated Shakespeare's meaning in some imaginative ways where his language and expressions may seem old fashioned to us now.”

The RNLI have saved over 142,200 lives since 1824 but they are more than a rescue service. They influence, supervise and educate people too. Their Community Safety teams explain the risks and share safety knowledge with anyone going out to sea or to the coast. And their international teams work with likeminded organisations to help communities at risk all around the world. Real support can be given via the justgiving page. www.justgiving.com/tans4000mile Any donation will help save a life.

Home-Start Winchester was invited to hold a Charity Coffee Morning at Rick Stein’s Winchester High Street restaurant and visitors came pouring in to sample the fare on offer. Now local fundraisers are toasting each other in cups of coffee as they have raised over £500 towards their work with local families. Strictly no fish cakes on the menu but coffee and cake was served up by the Stein’s team all to help boost the charity’s fundraising campaign. “The Rick Stein team were helpfulness personified,” said Home-Start Winchester’s Events Chairman, Carolyn Beech. “It is a very generous gesture on their behalf and they bent over backwards to make everyone feel welcome - they even found a bowl of strawberries for a diabetic guest.” “We must raise around £60,000 each and every year to continue our work in and around the city, which is why we are so appreciative of this kind gesture,” said Carolyn. The charity’s 35 trained volunteers support on average 75 families a year, and will go into a family’s home on a regular basis for six months to a year to provide much needed help, friendship, advice and support during those vital years when children are young. Further information from 01962 773185

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BISHOP MICHAEL TAKES THE REINS OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF FAREHAM

INCOMING PRESIDENT MICHAEL CLEAVES (R) AT THE OFFICIAL HANDOVER FROM OUTGOING PRESIDENT LYNDON PALMER (L)

SWANMORE COLLEGE AWARDED FUNDING FOR MUGA RESURFACING PROJECT Some good news has been announced for community sport in Swanmore, Hampshire. Swanmore College have been awarded a grant from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation, to upgrade their Multi Use Games Area to a floodlit 61m x 37m third generation (3G) artificial grass pitch (AGP). The £138,553 grant from the Football Foundation will enable Swanmore College and its comprehensive community programme of users, to benefit from a state-of-the-art pitch which can be used all the year round in any weather conditions. Kyle Jonathan, Headteacher at Swanmore College, said: “We would like to thank the Premier League, the FA and Sport England for

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supporting this project through the Football Foundation, this refurbishment will benefit our pupils and help to improve grassroots sport in the area through our community programme.” Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: “Since 2000, the Football Foundation has awarded 462 grants worth £12.9m across Hampshire towards grassroots sports projects worth £28.7m and it is great to hear that Swanmore College will be the latest beneficiary. “Funding from the Premier League, The FA and Government, delivered by the Foundation, will support the school in developing a brand new 7v7 all-weather pitch for the local community. Made possible by investment from the Premier League, The FA and the Government, via Sport England, the Football Foundation is supporting the grassroots game by improving access to high-quality football facilities across the country.” www.swanmore-school.co.uk Methodist Church, Curdridge Lane, Waltham Chase, Southampton, SO32 2NF Please Contact Veronica before attending 07926352703 or veronica.allsop@mha.org.uk Organised by Winchester Live At Home www.wlahs.org - Office 01962890995 - Email: Winchester.liveathome@mha.org.uk VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers needed to help and support older people living in Bishops Waltham and Swanmore.

Light seated exercise every Thursday morning 10.00am – 11.30am at the Waltham Chase Methodist Church. A fully seated class involving stretching, resistance work and equipment based exercises, followed by a tea or coffee and a chat. Location of the class: Waltham Chase

Various roles including supporting our clubs, providing transport and befriending. The hours are flexible and there is a role to suit all abilities. To find out more please contact us on details below call 01962 890995 or email: winchester.liveathome@mha.org.uk MHA Winchester Live at Home www.wlahs.org

The Rotary Club of Fareham welcomed incoming President Bishop Michael Cleaves at a changeover ceremony tonight (Thursday 27th). Outgoing President, Dr Lyndon Palmer, was warmly thanked by the Club for all he has achieved in his year of office which included generous support for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Incoming President Michael is originally from South Wales but his life as a Baptist Minister since 1975 has taken him around the world to 45 countries in various roles. He was consecrated a Bishop by the Evangelical Baptist Church in Tibilisi, Georgia in 2009 where he taught theology for almost ten years on pastoral visits. Michael is also a Magistrate serving for nearly 27 years and knows the Fareham community well through his last appointment in this area. He and his wife Eirlys, also a Rotarian, were looking for an outside interest in retirement which served a purpose and the fellowship and service of the Rotary Club of Fareham fitted the bill. President Michael says “I have been very impressed by the range of activities and charities helped by the Club each year. My aim is to raise funds for the local Congenital Myatonic Dystrophy Support Group for children with a hidden disability, ie muscular dystrophy having been born with it myself. In addition, I would hope the Club can continue to raise funds for the provision of safe water for communities in drylands. I’m thinking especially of children in Kenya – fulfilling a long-held goal of the United Nations for immediate access to water sources for all.” That’s not to say the Club won’t have fun, as there will be visits, fellowship, fundraising events and a journey to our sister club in Cabourg in the Calvados region of Normandy, so appropriate with recent D-Day commemorations. We will keep you in touch with the Rotary Club of Fareham’s events and fundraising as the year progresses.

Curdridge - A perfect setting for semi-rural living! We have a super selection of homes available where there is something for everyone! If you would like to discuss your next move, please talk to our local, friendly and knowledgeable team in Bishop’s Waltham.

Curdridge Price Guide £775,000

A beautifully presented home, situated off a private access lane in a delightful sylvan setting. The house has been stylishly designed to blend with the surroundings and incorporates light and spacious rooms. Outside, the grounds are landscaped to provide plenty of interest with seclusion and areas to relax or entertain. The driveway has the space for parking several cars, along with a detached double car barn. Early interest advised.

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A super extended and versatile family home with lovely rear views, great space and equestrian facilities which include a paddock, sand school/arena, stabling with tack/feed room and barn/storage. Established and pretty rear gardens with side access, plenty of parking and a double garage with loft storage room over. Early interest and viewing advised.

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PATRICK HUNTER, SOLICITOR ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON LEAVING MONEY TO YOUR CHILDREN I WANT TO LEAVE EVERYTHING TO MY CHILDREN BUT I DON’T WANT THEM TO SPEND IT ALL AT A YOUNG AGE. This is a very common question and source of worry for people, but a Will can clearly express at what age an individual should inherit and who will look after the money in the meantime. The slight hitch can be tax implications if you select an age over 18 and for that reason we

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would strongly advise that you seek legal advice so that any decision is not disadvantageous from this perspective.There have been recent changes in the legislation which mean the age that your children and grandchildren inherit could affect various tax exemptions. MY SON HAS A DISABILITY, WHAT COULD I DO WITH THAT SITUATION IN THE EVENT OF MY DEATH? One potential issue arises if your son receives state benefits for his disability; as these may be lost if you leave money or assets to him when you die. An option is to consider a trust for a vulnerable person as part of your Will, to ensure that the money you wish to leave him does not impact upon the benefits that he might receive August, 7.00pm www.facebook.com/meonvalleyheartstart DO YOU HAVE A COUPLE OF HOURS FROM TIME TO TIME? We are looking for a volunteer to support our honorary treasurer. Do you have your own computer set up at home? Do you have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications? Would you like to volunteer as part of a committed and supportive team? Meon Valley Heartstart is a Bishop’s Waltham based community group, (affiliated to the British Heart Foundation), which offers free training in emergency life saving skills to members of the public, schools, local groups and businesses primarily in and around Southern Hampshire.

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. To register or for more details visit our website at www.heartstartmeonvalley.co.uk or contact David Williamson on 077301 48920 or e-mail info@heartstartmeonvalley.co.uk To be held at Kings Church, High Street, Bishop’s Waltham, SO32 1AA on Thursday 29th

Last year we trained over 4,600 people in emergency life saving skills. All of our trainers, helpers, coordinators and committee members are volunteers.We have no paid staff.We rely solely on donations and grants to finance our training programmes. We are looking for someone to help our Treasurer with some of the finance and administration tasks associated with the good governance of our group. Specifically we are looking for someone to help with: 1. Setting up systems for on-line banking 2. Researching and recommending a new

I DON’T HAVE MUCH TO LEAVE, DO I REALLY NEED A WILL? Sadly too few people have Wills.The figures range but it is estimated that approximately only 40% of the population have a Will (at most). Wills do not just deal with items of intrinsic value but also emotional and sentimental worth. Many of our most contentious cases involve little money but a lot of heartache when there is no Will to tell the family who should keep a family heirloom or photograph, for example. A clear and direct Will can save a lot of expense and upset for a bereaved family at a difficult time.

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governance structure for our organisation which will make on-line giving and gift aid possible 3. Being the back-up for the Honorary Treasurer in preparing financial reports, undertaking transactions and banking cash 4. Other activities from time to time. Initial and on-going training will be provided. Travel and out of pocket expenses will be covered.We are committed to good volunteering practices; we will recognize individual time constraints and can be flexible about when and how these tasks could be undertaken.

If you think this is something that would interest you please check out our website at www.heartstartmeonvalley.co.uk for more information about us and email us at info@ heartstartmeonvalley.co.uk to register your interest and so that we can get in touch to tell you more. If you would prefer to talk to someone directly then please call David Williamson on 07730148920.

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THE LATEST ON LEASEHOLD REFORM CONCERNING LEASEHOLD FLATS AND HOUSES The leasehold residential property model has come under scrutiny recently, amid concerns of unfair practice in the leasehold market, in what is often now referred to as the ‘leasehold scandal’ or ‘ground rent scandal’.This became particularly acute where mortgage lenders advised that certain lease terms (short leases or high ground rents, for example) meant that they would not lend on certain leasehold properties with these onerous terms – making them extremely difficult for existing owners to sell. Many owners of leasehold property complained they were not fully aware or informed by their conveyancer at the time they purchased the property. It may seem like a long time remains on the lease, but you should start thinking about extending a lease with anything under 90 years remaining.We are increasingly finding that leases with under 85 years are becoming more difficult to sell or mortgage without a requirement for the lease to be extended. In July 2019 the Government published their response to the House, Communities and Local Government Select Committee report on Leasehold Reform, in the latest ongoing programme to review and reform residential leasehold property. The Committee launched its inquiry last year and reported its recommendations in March this year.

WALTHAM CHASE POST OFFICE: USE IT OR LOSE IT Back in 2011 we took over the village shop/ post office and we've invested a lot of time, effort and money to keep it going.We have worked extremely hard to make a success of our little village store. We have been lucky enough to live amongst you, make new friends and we are very grateful for your loyalty and continued support.There is a very strong community spirit in Waltham Chase and we are very proud to be a part of it. However, we have been struggling for a while now, we are living in very difficult times; many businesses large and small are closing, unable to stay open due to high rents, increases in the national living wage and business rates, and the ever popular online shopping. Like all businesses, we survive on your custom, and to secure our future in the village, we need to increase our turnover. If only 150 customers (we serve approx. 175 - 200 daily) spend just £5.00 each day this would do it. Just getting

THE GOVERNMENT HAS CONCLUDED A NUMBER OF KEY MEASURES INCLUDING: • give clearer information to consumers on how to buy and sell leasehold properties; • work with developers on a standardised ‘key features’ document so consumers have clear details on the lease before they buy; • remove any financial value from future ground rent; • extend mandatory membership of a redress scheme to all freeholders of leasehold properties; • implement improvements to enfranchisement as soon as possible.

OUR LEASEHOLD ENFRANCHISEMENT SOLICITORS CAN ADVISE YOU ON YOUR RIGHTS AND THE EXISTING LEGAL PROCESSES FOR: • extending your lease • acquiring the leasehold of your freehold house • acquiring the freehold of your block of flats • rights to manage your block of flats

On 27 June 2019 the Government also issued a press release confirming plans to abolish the selling of new-build leasehold houses and ensure new leases have a zero ground rent. Further they state that “where buyers are incorrectly sold a leasehold home – saddling them with a property that could ultimately prove difficult to sell – consumers will be able to get their freehold outright at no extra cost”. Whilst these points will all be welcome news on the subject of reforming leasehold, they are fairly broad sweeping statements at this stage and until legislation is put into effect (which takes time) the leasehold system remains in effect. Leasehold enfranchisement is a complex area of law that requires specialist legal advice. For those who already own leasehold property, the good news is that there are existing provisions for owners of leasehold flats and houses to extend their leases or acquire the freehold of their properties. your milk, bread and eggs from us would not only benefit us but it would also support the local businesses that supply us. We are asking that to keep the shop and post office going, you visit us more regularly and when you do, you consider buying just that little bit extra.To help persuade you, here are some points to consider • We are pretty central and easy to walk to, save yourself a few pence in petrol costs and the hassle and expense of parking. Save your money and the environment. • Most of our products are price marked, giving you great value for money and our prices compare favourably with those in supermarkets • Supermarket shoppers are frequently sucked in to 'offers' (often supplied at a cost to suppliers), and end up spending more on things they didn't want or need and generate a lot of food waste. • By shopping locally, a lot of of our turnover goes straight back into the local economy - our staff, bakery, dairy supplier, egg supplier, even the accountant.What supermarket can

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The Show Secretary, Alexa Morson mentioned several new attractions for the 2019 Show: “These include Tractor Ted Live which is perfect for younger visitors, featuring ride on tractors, wellie throwing and games. Other new activities include have a go dog agility area, brought to you by the National Dog Training Academy and Higher Event

All the usual favourites will also be at the Show, including the Family Dog Show, Falconry displays, Terrier Racing, live music, vintage machinery and stunning floral art. Visit Longdown Mobile Farm opposite the cattle area to hold a chick and meet the goats. The Show welcomes a wide range of local businesses and organisations, with shopping opportunities galore. The dedicated Food Zone, complete with bandstand and picnic area, offers a variety of food and drink from local producers using quality ingredients.

With free entry to the Show for children aged 11 years and under, there’s plenty of fun activities for all. The Show is an action-packed day, open from 8am – 6pm with free parking – don’t miss out! For discounted advance tickets from August and more information on what’s on, visit www.romseyshow.co.uk.

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WHY COUNT BUTTERFLIES? Butterflies react very quickly to change in their environment which makes them excellent biodiversity indicators. Butterfly declines are an early warning for other wildlife losses. That’s why counting butterflies can be described as taking the pulse of nature. The count will also assist us in identifying trends in species that will help us plan how to protect butterflies from extinction, as well as understand the effect of climate change on wildlife. HOW TO TAKE PART Simply count butterflies for 15 minutes during bright (preferably sunny) weather during the big butterfly count. We have chosen this time of year because most butterflies are at the adult stage of their lifecycle, so more likely to be seen. Records are welcome from anywhere: from parks, school grounds and gardens, to fields and forests. If you are counting from a fixed position in your garden, count the maximum number of each species that you can see at a single time. For example, if you see three Red Admirals together on a buddleia bush then record it as 3, but if you only see one at a time then record it as 1 (even if you saw one on several occasions) – this is so that you don’t count the same butterfly more than once . If you are doing your count on a walk, then simply total up the number of each butterfly species that you see during the 15 minutes. You can send in your sightings online at www.bigbutterflycount.org or by using our FREE big butterfly count smartphone apps available for iOS and Android. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any counts sent in on paper or by email, text or phone. The website will be open to receive records throughout July and August. WHO IS RUNNING THE SURVEY? The survey is run by the charity Butterfly Conservation. YOU CAN HELP BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION IN MANY WAYS: • Become a member • Help with our other surveys • Donate money to help us save butterflies and moths • Tell your friends how to get involved Best wishes, Katie Callaghan

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BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND, 24TH - 26TH AUGUST After the success of the recent Petersfield Spring Festival back in May this year, the Petersfield Summer Festival will be back again in full force this year with hopefully a sun filled Bank Holiday weekend in the centre of Petersfield. The sun will be out (fingers crossed), the cars will be out, the Empire and Rebellion will be out as well as other super hero characters and with all of these elements as just a taste of things at the Festival the smiles will be out with young and old enjoying themselves with everything on offer. For the ninth successful year the free-to-enter Petersfield Summer Festival will take place on the busy streets and market square in the centre of Petersfield. It will feature three days of top quality live music with the festival starting on the Saturday evening at 7pm followed by two full days of fantastic varied market stall trading featuring some of the best food and products available from the local area as well as awesome family entertainment and activities. Over the course of the weekend, we will have the return of a whole host of classic cars on display during Sunday as the Petersfield Post & Herald Summer Motor Show return to delight the Petersfield crowds. THE MUSICAL LINE UP IS LOOKING FANTASTIC We will be making musical announcements over the coming weeks via our website

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“Forecast is good for tomorrow.” A quick consultation with his smartphone apparently confirmed sunshine all the way to Sunday lunchtime. She admired his faith in the weather app. Personally, she put more store in her arthritic knee, which ached like an achy thing when rain was in the offing. And, like a giant tooth with a faulty filling in the middle of her leg, it was hurting. Popping an anti-inflammatory, she kept her own counsel and mentally located the pop-up gazebo in the garage. A bruising trip to the supermarket ensued – each armed with a trolley they filed in with the masses. There were many men clustered around the chiller cabinets of meat products – presumably all with the same weather app as her own darling husband. A tall burly chap in a vest and sporting, she noticed, rather beautiful tattooed sleeves, grasped the last catering-sized pack of free-range pork sausages at the same time as her beloved. Fearing a slight altercation, she watched as her husband looked up (and up) at the lofty competition for his favourite porky treats. However, with a gracious “That’s alright mate – you go ahead. I was thinking of giving the duck breasts a go anyway”, the manmountain sauntered off on muscular legs in search of poultry. Relieved, she left hubby to pillage all things beef as she detoured to the salad area via the baking goods, the fruit aisle via the eggs, the herbs and spices via the dairy products, before reuniting with him in the drinks aisle, where he was laying waste to the imported beer section. No need to plunder the wines as they’d not long returned from a week in Bordeaux… Saturday dawned fine, but her meteorological knee disagreed with the current benign skyscape and she dragged the gazebo out from its hiding place, as he wheeled the all-singing-all-dancing-superbarbecue onto the patio. A long-lusted after addition to his shed, it had been by far the best loved birthday present she’d ever bought him, in spite of the fact that he used it twice a year - at most. As she assembled a salad of crumbled feta and beetroot, a dish of griddled Mediterranean vegetables and another of roasted butternut squash with sunflower seeds, she watched him from the kitchen window. Using the quick-lighting gadget she’d bought him for Christmas, he lit the barbecue before coming into the kitchen to pile dishes with a carnivore’s fantasy. Humming happily to himself he kissed her and beetled off to the garden once more. Dressed rocket and radicchio baubled with cherry tomatoes was placed on the table next to her home-made rosemary focaccia loaves and cottage rolls. Later, she’d cook the jersey royals to be ready just in time for the meat. Similarly, at the last minute, so it

didn’t go soggy, she’d transform the giant meringues she’d been up late preparing into a raspberry pavlova. And break out the brownies. Friends and family arrived for lunch along with the rain. The children drifted off to watch age-appropriate films in different rooms – the sound of something Pixar from one, Marvel from another. Grasping bottles of beer, the men splashily sprinted to the gazebo and barbecue, magnetically drawn by the primal combination of fire and meat. The women watched from the house, chatting, Chardonnay in hand. Holding court, her husband, sporting his chef ’s hat, was brandishing tongs and spatula, flipping burgers, turning sausages, and rotating chicken thighs like a possessed conductor. His grand finale of steaks, precisely seared with a perfect checker-plate was impressive, professional almost. The party over, the rain abated along with the ache in her knee. The clearing up not too arduous - little food remained and the dishwasher was doing sterling service. Outside in the gazebo, Hubby was busy restoring his pride and joy to its gleaming best. Wondering, as she usually did post-barbecue, how a man literally unable to boil an egg produced such excellence without practice. Nothing fancy, but everything was grilled so beautifully – no charcoal encrusted offerings. Juicy burgers, bronzed sausages and the chicken was succulent yet cooked through and crispy-skinned – the steak… perfection. Did it peeve her that he totally stole the show with an hour’s effort, whilst she had spent a whole afternoon, evening and morning prepping, peeling, kneading, whisking, mixing, roasting and baking? No… she was pleased for him. Really. Her face however, unbeknownst to her, adopted what the children called her ‘evil genius’ expression as she ordered a book on Amazon Prime. Strike whilst the iron griddle is hot, she decided. “Darling” she called out “Don’t put it away in the shed. And leave the gazebo up. I think we should barbecue more – you enjoy it so much and it’s so delicious.” “Really? Oh, OK. For the summer?” “Yes – and maybe into the autumn if the weather is fine. Might be fun for Halloween and great for Guy Fawkes too. In fact, I’ve read that some people roast their Christmas turkey on the barbecue – now there’s an idea…” He laughed incredulously. Bless him. Her phone gave a little ding. ‘BBQ-ing 365’ would be arriving tomorrow…

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