Meon Valley Forum - September 2022 - Issue 82 by Mark Tubb

STYLE ˙ INTERIORS ˙ HEALTH & BEAUTY ˙ INTERVIEWS ˙ FOOD & DRINK ˙ ENTERTAINMENT ˙ EVENTS 82ISSUE 2022SEPTEMBERLife in your Community Meon Valley FORUM Cover Image: Wickham - cc-by-sa/2.0 - © David Martin - geograph.org.uk/p/3625770 THEATRES & SHOWS Take a look at our new theatre and shows line up for September FEATURE No PicnicBy Lucia Foster-Found RECIPE OF THE MONTH Roasted Pork tenderlion with tuna sauce HERITAGEWINCHESTEROPEN DAYS September 2022 Events

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The group ate their lunch, hunched uncomfortably over on blankets, chasing slippery tomatoes and potatoes around their plates with knives and forks. When they left, it had to be said that rarely had a picnic, in the history of picnics, looked as heavy on the long walk back to the car as it had on the way out.

The last thing I want to be doing is sitting hunched over on a blanket chasing salad around…” Himself murmured.

“Um… Can’t we have prawn sandwiches and pork pies, Darling? And crisps. And maybe those nice chocolate puddings from M&S?

Recalling these experiences – with not ‘overly elaborate’, ‘heavy’, ‘bland’, ‘soggy’ or ‘smelly’ uppermost in her mind, she consulted Himself. “I’m thinking colourful, tasty poke bowls of salmon, carrot, avocado, edamame, brown rice and sriracha mayo.” Her daughter, living in stylish Brisbane would, no doubt, approve.

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Enviously, she’d watched the family dishing up an elegant feast of prawns, cold chicken, hot new potatoes, salad and chilled white wine, followed by an elaborate roulade - and cheeseboard eaten from more china crockery. Cups of tea appeared, made with water boiled on a primus and poured from a tea pot. Unable to imagine any omissions she asked, hungrily, “forgotten what?” Himself had laid back comfortably on the grass and said “The servants. All that prepping and lugging’s no picnic.”

Well, there was that. With their local town’s M&S sadly the subject of recent closures, she planned a drive-by shop for sandwiches, pies and puddings at a Marks’ service station en-route to the forest. Mentally she gave herself a knowing look and shrewd tap on the nose; can’t leave the picnic behind if you buy it on the way.. A road closure and diversion put paid to that. A change in the weather and some very un-1976 un-scheduled rain put a dampener on things too. Fate had determined there would be no picnic. There was, however, a quick purchase at the village shop on the way Himselfhome.. munched happily on the knobbly chocolate bar. “Delicious. No prep, no lugging, it’s not bland or soggy. Do you know,“ he peered at the attractive purple, red and white wrapper, “I think this might be my favourite Picnic®!”

The sun shone. Relentlessly. No dire portents of storms darkened the weather forecast for days to come. No rain at ConfusionWimbledon.setin.Was this summer? Was this even England? Was this…. and the notion arose in the minds of those over a certain age… 1976? After all, ABBA and the hosepipe ban were back.. No. For one, in 1976, as far as she remembered, there was a general feeling of joy that you could reliably plan something outside. And relief from parents that it wasn’t raining during the holidays. But in 2022 she was determined that they would enjoy the weather despite the grim warnings; they would be careful. Gone were the lazy, hazy, crazy days of her youth when she’d lie in the sun under, presumably, a fully functioning ozone layer, wearing nothing but baby oil. The very thought made her shudder and apologise to her poor abused skin. Yes, she decided – they would partake (somewhere in the shade, wearing factor 30) of that great British tradition – the picnic. Or even that great French tradition - Le Picnic – if baguettes were Overinvolved.the years picnics had featured with reliable regularity. Some had been weird; the brie and broccoli sandwiches – soggy, bland, smelling sort of farty. Others had been wonderful; Greek meze and a bottle of red on an Ionian beach. Picnics could be good, bad and downright waspy. One wet August bank holiday, trying to impress a new boyfriend on a first date, she’d bought M&S everything. No matter the weather was disappointing, she’d thought, the food would compensate. They’d arrived in the New Forest only to find that the cold bag with the cool drinks, prawn sandwiches, the pork pies and the fancy chocolate puddings, had somehow been left behind amidst the splashy mad dash through the torrential rain to the car. Sat in a layby with just napkins, condiments and crisps, watching a sodden New Forest pony empty its bowels, had been a bit of a low point. A glum “home?” followed by a glummer “why not.” Funny, she couldn’t recall a second date.. The memory of following a family on a long trek along the banks of the Thames loomed large as well. Everyone including the children had trudged, weighed down with bags, baskets and insulated boxes. As they unpacked, the mystery was revealed; multiple china plates, bowls, glasses and bottles. As, sat nearby, she had enjoyed a lunch-less excursion with Himself, he commented, “they’ve forgotten something.”

5 02 PropertyManagement Buying, selling, letting? Find local estate agents and managementpropertyservices 04 Feature No Picnic by Lucia Foster-Found 10 Local Events 11 Garden Make your garden dream come true 18 Entertainment Discover local events and days out or in 21 Wellbeing Looking after your health and yourself! 26 Education 29 ProfessionalServices From photographers to solicitors every professional service you need 30 Feature Fun for all the family as heathland extravaganza returns 34 Retail Unique, Bespoke, Eclectic and Local shopping 35 Food & Drink Eat out, stay in: food, drink and dining in Hampshire 40 Recipe of the Month Roasted tunatenderlionPorkwithsauce 42 MotoringLocalservices to keep your vehicle running 45 HomeTrades,services,designers,Allyou need for your home 50 Theatres & Shows 52 Literature The Team accounts@forumpublications.co.ukAccountsmandyhead@forumpublications.co.ukMandyAdvertisingrob@forummedianddesign.co.ukRobDirectorstevewalker@forumpublications.co.ukSteveDirectoreditor@forumpublications.co.ukMarkEditorTubbofAdvertisingWalkerofMarketingHarrisonManagerHead Contributors Lucia Foster-Found www. luciafosterfound.com Get in Touch Forum Publications Offices Unit 8A, Shelf House, New Farm Road, Alresford, SO24 9QH Tel: 01962 www.forumpublications.co.uk735137 The Meon Valley Forum contains facts, views, opinions, statements, recommendations, advertisements and other content and links to external websites not owned or controlled by the magazine. Meon Valley Forum takes reasonable efforts to include accurate, current information on its pages, but make no warranties or representations as to the accuracy, safety or value of the published items that are displayed. No liability or responsibility can be taken for errors or omissions in magazine content. Meon Valley Forum magazine content does not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or recommendations of its creators and any reliance upon its content is taken at the user’s sole risk. Adverts designed by Forum Publications remain the magazine's legal ownership. Readership figures calculated on an average national statistic of 2.5 readers per household © Forum Publications Ltd, 2022 MEON VALLEY FORUM SEPTEMBER 2022 04 30 40 CONTENTS 18

Happy Kitchens have a unique approach when it comes to kitchens and custom spaces in the home. We use excellent quality materials which are fitted by exshipwright joiners, who used to fit the woodwork on Super Yachts. That in itself is unique in our industry but then add in the fact that we are bespoke, but don’t charge the inflated prices that your highend high street showrooms do, gives us the recipe for your perfect home solution. This is why we are one of the highest rated home improvement companies on HOUZZ, beating all the top names you might recognise when walking down your high street. We have never had less than a 5star review and have won the HOUZZ best of service award every year since it has been running. The staff at HOUZZ reference us to other companies as to how customer service should be done. Many of our customers have used us 2 or 3 times due to moving house or tackling other projects in their existing houses. We do not have a template for design and take a fresh approach with every customer. It is important to take all the best ideas a customer has, then bring in the experience we have to offer, and often our ideas will be completely different to any other companies as we are innovative and bespoke. We often hear that customers have had designs and quotes that all look the same, are boring and un-exciting, yet expensive. This is because most high street ‘kitchen designers’ are just salespeople with no idea on how a kitchen works.

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The biggest compliment we get from our customers is always around our attention to detail and often bringing something completely different to the table. If you are still unsure after reading this, go and read some of our reviews on our Happy Kitchens Houzz profile, and do a search of kitchen companies on there by review rating, we are always close to the top of the Out-of-the-boxlist. thinking, bespoke design features, and friendly staff with excellent attention to detail are just a few of the reasons you should call us today. If that isn’t enough please do remember that the design visit is free of charge, so you have nothing to lose.

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So whether you need an amazing Kitchen, Utility, Bedroom, coffee bar with custom pod storage, Office, Media wall or Living Room storage we can help. The design visits are free of charge, and we can quote on the same day. Also Ben loves design, so often at no extra charge, he will help you choose paint colours, light fittings, Bar stools, artwork and can even recommend great pots and pans. companies on Houzz, offering free home design visits

Our customers will often use us again, and recommend us to Family and Friends. The quote from the review above was from a customer who has chosen us twice, and their parents also have a Happy Kitchen, and two of the parents' friends.

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Whilst events in the world and the economy control turnover and turnover affects prices, it is personal circumstance which creates the desire or need move on.

Festival takes place on the 11th September 2022. Taste of Wickham Park and Ride (PO17 5HE). This new and improved parking area will be the largest car park and will offer easy access in and out. 3 buses will operate from 9:45am until the last people leave shortly after 4pm, and it is completely free. The entrance is opposite McCarthy’s on Winchester Road, and the bus stops at the Winchester Road entrance to the Square. Disabled parking is also available at this car park (on hard ground) but regrettably our minibuses are unable to take passengers in wheelchairs.

The value of properties in the same street can differ hugely and can be affected by the popularity of an area, schooling, accessibility to infrastructures, countryside or coast and, of course, supply and economy. Portal valuations, whilst popular, don’t consider these influencing factors nor any works or money spent on improvements; they are based on percentage calculations and can be wildly inaccurate. An experienced property professional will be tuned in to the local market, will be aware of both buyer’s expectations and comparable properties sold (not just marketed) and will therefore be able arrive at a realistic value for your property.

The right time to move is always when the time is right for you and likely if you wait for global events to stabilise you could be waiting a long time. If your circumstances dictate a change, don’t delay. We can help. Our advice is free. D C Tel: 01730

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A showcase of Wickham and the surrounding area, the Taste of Wickham is a day out for all of the family with childrens entertainment, food, craft alcoholic beverages, food demonstrations, gifts, jewellery and a whole host of other products and services. Local Produce, Arts & Crafts, Shopping, Live Music & Shows, Live Demonstrations.

Lots to see - Food demonstrations by local restaurants, British craft beers, ciders and wines, Freshly prepared food and drinks stalls, Gifts & jewellery stalls, Many other retail & services stalls, Charity and local information stalls.

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DURING the Dark Ages in Britain, a terrifying new enemy launched blood-thirsty attacks on these shores, leaving a trail of panic and fear in their wake. The Viking raids saw invaders from the North pillaging all over the UK, including in Hampshire. An action-packed weekend as AngloSaxon group Herigeas Hundas defend the magnificent Butser Saxon Halls from the marauding Vikings of Wuffa. If you missed out on the evening boat burn tickets this is a great opportunity to soak in the atmosphere of Vikings and Saxons with combat demonstrations, craft displays, talks about viking and Saxon life and Saturdaymore!24th September 10am to 2pm Sunday 25th September 10am to 4pm Normal admission applies - please book in advance at: www. butserancientfarm.co.uk

Kids Activities - Free kids arts and crafts, Free kids bouncy castle, Free face painting. A fantastic day out for all ages!

Taste of Wickham Festival 2022 Vikings Attack!

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• Cost: Free entry • Details: The Upham & District Gardening Club is holding a ‘Gardening for Wildlife Fair’ so why not come along and get ideas and inspiration on how to attract wildlife to your garden. Learn more about what you might find in your garden, such as birds, hedgehogs and pollinators and take the opportunity to explore ideas on planting, ponds and wildflowers. There will be nature based activities for children. Entry is free.

FAB Weekly from 8 Septemebr. Are you interested in a daytime disco? No alcohol, no late ight, no dress code! Just dancing and fun and fitness! With DJ, lights, soft drinks, song requests encouraged, so we're dancing to what we all like! Dress how you want, turn up and dance. All welcome, voluntary contribution (suggested £5-£10 per session to cover costs) and any profit goes to charity. If you are interested, turn up! And/or please contact fancyabop@gmail.com or on Facebook FaB (charitable organisation).

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Hinton Arms Annual Vintage Car Meet

Alresford Show 2022

The No Name Classics Car Club are holding their next meeting at the Pub with no Name. (or if you’re not from around these part it’s The White Horse Pub) from 6.00pm. Bring you classic car, motorbike for an evening of talk and www.whitehorsepetersfield.co.uklaughter.

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TBC. 1. Modern Solos 2. Youth Solo 3. Twinshock (Over 50s) 4. Twinshock (Clubman) 5. Evo 6. Super Evo 7. Sidecars Spectators are welcome at this event! We will be charging £5 per adult to spectate and spectators can pay cash at the gate to gain entry to the event. Children

EventsLocal under 16 get in free. Circuit Address: Lower Baybridge Lane, nr Winchester, SO21 co.uk/thewinchestermotorcycleclub.1JN Wickham Village Life Exhibtion Wickham Fair, Farming, Wickham Old School, Roman & Medieval Wickham, St Nicholas Church, The Water Meadows, The Chesapeake Mill, Wartime Wickham and theThe ‘Beverely Babes’. Browse our photo albums – you may spot Granny! Bring along your photos & documents to share with others.Free Entry Join The Murder

Entries arrive from 9.30am onwards. Live Music - Tea, Coffee, Bacon Baps and Sausage Baps served from 9.30am. Outside bar available all day. Hog Roast served from midday. Please note it will be cash only at outside bar and hog roast/bbq/tea and coffee - no card capability in the garden. No paperwork for entries to complete on arrival, just drive on in and park where indicated and enjoy the day! If you would like further information email:info@hintonarms.co.ukFancy a Bop?

The Holt Estate outdoor Theatre Event Al Fresco Film - West Side Story Gates open at 6pm, Film starts at 8.15pm. The 2021 adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Directed by Stephen Spielberg and starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler. To book tickets visit: outdoor-theatre/www.theholtestate.co.uk/

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Cruise! In aid of Home-Start Hampshire and Meon Valley Lions. Can you work out ‘Who dunnit?’ Watch our Murder Mystery and enjoy a light meal between acts! Why not bring your friends and make up a team? Tickets, £12 each, available in Barnaby’s, Swanmore, Sat 10.30 – 12pm from 10th Sept, or reserve your tickets now by phoning Dinah on 01489 896967 Sunday 4 Sept From Petersfield9.30amRoad, Alresford, SO24 0NH Saturday 17 September From 10am - 12 noon Upham New Millennium Village Hall, Mortimers Lane, Lower Upham, SO32 1HF 10 Saturday 3 Sept From 9amBishop'sSt.PetersFromThursdayTichbornewww.alresfordshow.co.uk5pmPark,SO240PN8Sept2pm-4pmChurchHall,Waltham,SO321PW Thursday 8 Sept From GU32Dean,Thewhitehorsepetersfield.co.uk6pmPubwithNoName-PriorsPetersfield,Hampshire1DASaturday10SeptFrom6pm(filmstarts8.15pm)www.theholtestate.co.ukTheHoltEstate,UphamSouthampton,SO321HR Sunday 25 Sept Lower Baybridge Lane, nr Winchester, SO21 1JN Sat 1 - Sun 2 Oct From 11amMillWickhamwww.wickhamhistory.org.uk4pmCommunityCentreLane,Wickham,PO175ALFriday14OctFrom7pmSwanmoreVillageHall,NewRd,Southampton,SO322PF

The Alresford Show quite simply, a celebration of rural life and the communities which live in it. 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 www.alresfordshow.co.ukshowground.

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Another bulb to plant in drifts now for a great display next Summer is Allium Spherocephalon – a drought tolerant 60-90 cm drumstick allium, that flowers green to purple, and looks great with Stipagrasses.Tenissima or “Angel Hair”: a drought tolerant delicate perennial grass for movement and texture year-round in Verbenaborders.

Bonariensis: a 1-1.5m airy perennial butterfly magnet with tiny purple flowers. It compliments grasses particularly. Self-seeds.

Hellebores: winter flowering, evergreen perennials that self seed happily when conditions are right.

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Salvia Nemorosa ‘Caradonna’. A drought tolerant hardy herbaceous perennial, purple spring – summer flowering bee magnet that can be divided into smaller clumps and shared around the garden for effortless repetition in a few years.

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Perovskia atriplicifolia is another 1m silver leaved shrub with pale purple – blue sprays that is gorgeous from May – September.

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Hello, Plant Lovers! So far, we’ve touched on “Right Plant, Right Place,” and some classic principles of Garden Design. Now here are some plants for busy people, that will grow happily without too much faff. Most can manage in the dry, but stay attractive for humans and pollinators alike. Additionally, most are perennial, which reduces both work for the gardener, and the impact on the environment involved in raising annuals from seed. The palate here is shades of green, silver and purple. Purple flowers attract pollinators, and the soft down on some of the more silvery leaves has evolved as a way to preserve available water. They are all gorgeous, obviously.

Bulbs to plant in Autumn and forget about are: Native English Bluebells English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), Crocus, and Grape Hyacinths (Muscari) .

Your pollinators will thank you for their flowers in Spring.

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Hyde900: Medieval tile-making workshop, Fri 9th- Sun 11th. Book in advance.

Astounding Inventions

• Astounding Inventions: Wired and Wireless Communication in the 19th Century, Winchester College, Sat 17th. Book in advance.

• ‘Winchester College, the Origins of Cricket and its Development’, a talk by John Barclay, Winchester College, Sunday 11th. Book in advance.

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t’s that time of the year again when we can all look forward to Heritage Open Days and a chance to discover the history right on our doorstep, all for free. This year sees the welcome return of some festival favourites in addition to events which are brand new. Many of them you can just turn up to, but some events require booking in advance. Look out for the Astounding Invention events celebrating this year’s national theme. Here are some of this year’s festival highlights…

Open Days & Exhibitions Sandham Memorial Chapel Open Day, Fri 9th – Sun 11th & Thurs 15th – Sun 18th.

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• Winchester Combined Court Open Day, Sat 10th.

‘(Re-)Inventing Myths: How Medieval People Made Gods, Gorgons, and Gryphons Their Own’ with Dr Eric Lacey, Tues 13th. Book in advance.

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• Become an Inventor at Winchester City Museum, Sat 10th. Book in advance.

The Hospital of St Cross Open Day, Thurs 15th. Gilbert White’s House and Garden, Thurs 15th. Hampshire Regency Dancers at The Great Hall Open Day, Sat 17th. Heathcote Mausoleum, Sun 18th.

For more information, the full Events Directory and bookings visit www.winchesterheritageopendays.org Winchester Heritage Open Days is organised by Hampshire History Trust, who also oversee the Hampshire HistBites podcast. Episodes from Season 8 are being released on a weekly basis now visit http://histbites.buzzsprout.com to listen.

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Heritage Open Days

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• ‘What happened to Kentish & why schools don’t teach it: the English language in Kent from 597 to 2022’ with Professor Christopher Mulvey, Fri 16th. Book in advance.

• Chesil Theatre Tours, Sat 10th – Sun 11th.

• Burberry in Winchester, Exhibition at Winchester School of Art, Weds 14th – Sun 18th. Family Friendly • Royal Logistic Corps Museum, Children’s Medal Making, Fri 9th – Sat 10th & Tues 13th – Sat 17th.

• ‘Winchester College and the Invention (twice over) of the British Public School’, a talk by Tim Hands, Winchester College, Thurs 15th. Book in advance.

• Hampshire Cultural Trust, Open Days at Winchester City Museum Sat 10th & Westgate Museum Sat 17th.

Winchester City Mill Open Day, Fri 9th – Sun 11th & Weds 14th – Sun 18th.

Rushmoor’s Remarkable Innovations, a series of talks at Aldershot Military Museum, Sat 10th & Sunday 11th.

• Fishy fun for Mini Steins, Rick Stein, Sat 17th – Sun 18th. Book in advance.

• Pedlars & Petticoats – The Hidden History of Hertha Ayrton Marks, Winchester City Museum, Sat 10th. Book in advance.

• Winchester HODs High Street Trail, all festival.

• Open Days: Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, Romsey Signal Box & Bursledon Brickworks

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• Alresford Museum Open Day, Sun 11th & Sun 18th.

Astounding Foodstuffs at Honesty Cookery School, Weds 14th & Thurs 15th. Book in advance. ‘You spin me right ‘round – spinning and weaving in the Roman world’ with Dr Carey Fleiner, Fri 16th. Book in advance.

Talks & Tours

• Ballard School, Sat 10th. Book in

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• Hampshire Chronicle 250 years Exhibition, Cabinet Rooms, Sat 10th – Sun 11th & Weds 14th – Sun 18th. St John the Evangelist Church, Northington, Tues 13th –Weds 14th. Book in advance.

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• ‘Super Signals’, Aldershot Military Museum, Sat 10th.

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• IBM Hursley House Open Day, Sun 18th. Tours must be booked in advance.

• Tour of the Science Collections, Winchester College, Sat 17th. Book in advance.

• Hockley Watermill Tour, Sun 18th.

‘Brewing – a Divine Discovery’, Winchester College, Sat 17th. Book in advance.

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• Classic & Sports Car Display, outside the Great Hall, Winchester, Sat 10th.

• Jeremy France Jewellers, Sat 10th & Tues 13th. Book in advance.

• The Royal Logistic Corps Museum – Object Store and Archive Store tours, Tues 13th – Weds 14th & Fri 16th. Book in advance. Guided tours of Winchester College, the Fellows’ Library, its archives and the War Cloister across several days of the festival (see website for full details).

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• King Alfred Buses, display Sat 10th & free vintage bus services Sun 11th.

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Stroke a goat, learn more about reptiles and bring your dog to take part in the family dog show.

The Romsey Show organisers, The Romsey Agricultural and Horse Show Society, are pleased to announce that the Romsey Show is back this year on Saturday 10th September at Broadlands Park in Romsey. The Show has a new location within the park, with easier access for visitors from Romsey. Run by a large team of dedicated volunteers, it is a fantastic day out for all the Thefamily!Sheep Show will be at the Show with their humorous live display, introducing us to nine different breeds of sheep, each with their own story to tell! Attractions across the Showground also include the popular Countryside Area with ‘have a go’ opportunities, livestock and equine classes, vintage machinery and the interactive mobile farm.

The Food Zone offers a range of local produce as well as the Kids Kitchen, Honey tent and Skills Kitchen. Enjoy your picnic in the area whilst listening to live performances from Beggars Fair acts. The show is open from 8am to 6pm, and tickets are on sale now at www.romseyshow.co.uk with discounted rates. Children 11 years and under are free and there is also plenty of free parking.

The Romsey Show is back with an action packed day– Saturday 10th September!

Here at Stream, we are approaching our first Birthday of being open in the heart of Wickham. To celebrate we are offering some 1st birthday gifts to our clients as a huge thank you for being patient with us while we’ve been open through our salon make over. We pride ourselves on being able to welcome our guests into our family friendly environment, offering a diverse collection of hair and beauty a hugely experienced team, now including our 2 new stylists Victoria and Ashley. They both have over 10 years experience in the hair industry and bring a wealth of knowledge to the salon.

So to celebrate our 1st birthday we would love to give the readers of the forum some exclusive offers. We would like to compliment your hair with a deep conditioning masque with every technical service. Also if you’d like to take the stresses and strains of life away, for your beauty needs we would like give you 20% off a full body massage.

Here at Stream we use the very best products to ensure your hair is looking and feeling it’s best all whilst you relax with one of our complimentary refreshments.

To redeem these offers please quote Birthday whilst booking your appointment. Why not come along to our Open Evening on the 8th September 2022. Where we will be featuring our new 'Amika' vegan range. All gifts are only valid through the month of WeSeptember.lookforward to seeing you in salon soon! Stream team.

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As you can hopefully see, our fundraising is very much a means to an end for helping anyone who lives in the Meon Valley and only possible with your support.

So next time you see us out - ask us about being a Lion and what we actually do and as always, if you need our help - please contact us

Rotarians Bob Mussellwhite and Richard Coghlan (known as Cogy!) set off from our Rotary Wheel House at Hill Head this morning/Saturday 13th August on a big adventure!

The Lions Minibus - We run our legendary Meon Valley Minibus, out every week supporting various clubs and lunch clubs. It is also used by other local groups and clubs for transport when needed. It is the ultimate community bus.

As President Pam Marsden said “I just know they can do it! They have been practising hard to ensure they are in peak condition. They have also kept their costs to a minimum, to benefit The Rainbow Centre, by being entirely self-sufficient. They have arranged to camp each night in the gardens of fellow Rotarians along the route in England and France! Our Rotary Club is twinned with one in Cabourg, France, so that overnight stop might be upgraded to a bedroom rather than a garden!”

Fundraising to help other organisations - We help the wonderful team at Rose Road Association and The Rainbow Centre in joint fundraising activities - just check out their websites to see the amazing work they do in our area. This year we also helped the Soberton & Newtown Ukrainian Group with a donation for some essential toiletries. Each spring we also do the Marie Currie collections in Bishops Waltham.

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The Rotary Club of Fareham continues its fundraising efforts towards an accessible roundabout for The Rainbow Centre in Fareham. We had the Rainbow Dippers swimming in the Solent from Lee on Solent to Hill Head and NOW there’s an amazing cycle ride by two members of our Club for this great cause.

The planned roundabout for The Rainbow Centre will provide wheelchair access and will be such an improvement. Visit our Just Giving page by searching for Bob and Cogy’s Rotary Rainbow Roundabout Ride or email farehamrotary.pr@gmail.com – it’s the same email if you’re interested in knowing more about joining our Rotary Club in Fareham too - we meet on Thursday lunchtimes at 12:30. Rotary Club of Fareham

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Christmas Cheer - We provide a small amount of Christmas cheer via Age Concern, Homestart and the Foodbank - (sorry to mention Christmas so early).

Socials - But it’s not all work and no play - we actually enjoy the Fete, doing the BBQ at many local events and when the work is done, we have also been known to have a get together down the local. Friendship and socialising, whilst giving back, is an important part of being a Lion, you can read all about us at our website.

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The Lions Go roaring on The Swanmore Fete always marks the start of our new Lions year; we’re always so pleased to put on a great day for the community and get our fundraising off to a solid start. But sometimes we are asked; why do Meon Valley Lions Club need to fundraise? what do you actually spend the money on? Below is a short summary of where the money raised actually goes: Calls for Lions Help - We provided direct help, when asked, for families in the Meon Valley. In the last 12 months, we purchased cookers, washing machines, fridge freezers, rugs, beds, mattresses, bedding, clothes and helped with a couple of gardening projects. The help gives families a leg up when needed.

Bob, Cogy - Pres, Pam outside the Rotary Wheel House

Contact with external organisations - We maintain regular contact with key external groups like the Food Bank, Age Concern, Rainbow Centre, Rose Road Ass, Baby Bank, Wickham Pantry, Homestart, Fitzroy, Adult and Children Services at Hants CC, and Citizen Advice - they always know the Meon Valley Lions are on hand should they know of anyone who needs our help.

They are on their way to cycling a massive 420 miles to raise funds for a new all-inclusive roundabout for The Rainbow Centre in Fareham. The Centre supports children with motor impairment to overcome their difficulties through conductive education. Bob and Cogy decided a good fundraiser would be a Rotary Rainbow Roundabout Ride cycling from the Fareham area into France. They will follow the ‘Sustran 2 cycle route’ along the south coast to Dover before crossing the Channel to Calais. From there they will follow the ‘Eurovelo 4 cycle route’ along the coast of Normandy to Ouistreham. Hopefully this will result in a return on 20th August, having completed this mammoth journey, to gain all the sponsorship promised!

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“The war in Ukraine has led many to argue that we should shun all Russian culture,” says Susanne Stanzeleit, leader of the Primrose Piano Quartet, “but we have to remember that Russia in the nineteenth century included many countries that would now be regarded as parts of democratic Europe and composers considered as ‘Russian’ often thought of themselves as really belonging Theelsewhere.”Primrose has included Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio and Shostakovich’s Viola Sonata in the opening concert of this year’s West Meon Music Festival, which starts on 8th September.

During the evening you will see a variety of birds fly including falcons, vultures, owls and kites, at this special time of day. The evening will start with a delicious barbecue and a home-made Chocolate Brownie.

Less controversial works included in this year’s festival include Schubert’s last chamber work, the String Quintet in C, and piano quartets by Mozart and Beethoven. Full details of the festival, which runs from 8th to 11th September with eight concerts in Meon Valley churches can be found at www.westmeonmusic.co.uk.

Tickets: £35 – adults, £21 – children (includes supper and chocolate brownie) The above ticket price includes a 10% voluntary donation to the Trust and £9.00 to the Trading Co. for the meal. The nondonation price is £32.64 (adult) and £19.91 (child).

Summer evenings offer excellent flying conditions for our birds, and the Hawk Conservancy Trust would like to invite you to enjoy an evening of flying demonstrations at their breathtakingly beautiful 22-acre site, to see them at their best. The birds will soar against the backdrop of their Savannah Arena as the sun sets gently behind them, and after the sun has faded, there'll be twists and turns in flight in the Woodland Arena.

Celebratewww.hawk-conservancy.orgtheendofthesummer with the talented 75-piece orchestra and singers, Pops Incorporated UK. Internationally known having performed in Washington USA, Canada and Disney Land also the Royal Festival Hall London. They will be performing well known hits and vocals for the whole family, taking inspiration from West End shows, films and a good helping of well-known contemporary music for all to dance and sing

Price: Adult £23p/p Child (2 – 16yrs): £13 Early bird offer: Adult £18p/p Child £10p/p (Book before June)

Early bird price from Groups (10+) Adult: £17p/p Child: £9.50p/p (Book before June)

Aalong.brilliant family evening out with free children's entertainment, circus skills and pond dipping, all set in the beautiful Gardens. Face painting will also be available at an extra charge. Gates open at 6pm for you to enjoy your picnics.

Sky Hunters at Sunset at The Hawk Conservancy Trust

“While some people may be reluctant to listen to what is regarded as ‘Russian music’, we must remember that its composers lived in a very different country from Putin’s Russia,” adds Stanzeleit.“Tchaikovsky regarded Ukraine as ‘home’ while Shostakovich was persecuted during the Stalin era and later composed works that were still regarded as high risk in the 1960s – such as the Babi Yar symphony based on Yevtushenko’s poem condemning the massacre of Ukrainian Jews.”

Family Summer's End Concert at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

In April 2022 a villa in the Ukrainian town of Trostyanets in North-eastern Ukraine was destroyed by the Russians. The villa was known as Tchaikovsky’s House and was where this famous “Russian” composer created his first symphonic work – the overture “The Storm” in 1864. His grandfather, Pyotr Fedorovich Tchaikovsky, who eventually became governor of Glazov near Moscow, was born in Mykolaivka, some 50 miles north of Trostyanets and Tchaikovsky always regarded Ukraine as his spiritual home and the place where he could be Shostakovichhappiest.was so heavily criticised by Stalin in 1936 that he was forced to keep his Fourth Symphony, written that year, funder wraps or fear of being sent to the Gulags: it was finally premièred in 1961. While he regained some favour during the Second World War, in 1948 his music was again banned, he was dismissed from the Moscow Conservatory and, according to a friend from those days, spent his nights “waiting for his arrest on the landing by the lift, so that at least his family wouldn't be disturbed”. Like Tchaikovsky his family roots were elsewhere– his grandfather, Bolesław Szostakowicz, was from Poland.

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The Power of Fun: by Jane Gandee, headmistress of St Swithun’s, Winchester

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Price defines fun as activities that are playful, involve a connection with others and involve ‘flow’ or being so immersed in what you are doing that you don’t notice time passing. She also points out that as we get older, we are often encouraged to take things more seriously. Yet there is no evidence that this produces any positive benefit. Our aim at St Swithun’s is to have fun in a range of different ways. And it’s not just about the students. Why would any of us want to work in a fun-free community? Indeed, as far as I am concerned, one of the most important advantages of working in a school is the many, varied opportunities for fun. Increasingly, however, we need to differentiate between true fun and the type of activities that our students are told are fun, but which actually leave you feeling ‘dead inside’ as Price puts it, such as scrolling through your social media feed. Therefore, we have been turning to more traditional activities such as dancing. We now have a school dance featuring iconic St Swithun’s moves such as cradling (a lacrosse move) and playing the air guitar, which we have performed together on several occasions. Similarly, nothing beats communal singing or solving quirky, interactive problems in the style of TaskMaster. These activities are designed to include the three key components: playfulness, connection with others and On‘flow’.our final day of the term, we all (guests, students and staff) sang My Bonny Lies Over the Ocean complete with actions. There wasn’t a serious face in the marquee and we left for the holidays buzzing with a spring in our step and the intention of creating further opportunities for fun over the summer. I am sure that the intentional creation of micro moments of fun would help everyone to enjoy life more fully. I am certainly looking forward to more minor injuries as I wholeheartedly embrace my inner child.

Price outlines the benefits of fun for everyone. As she says, ‘if you make fun a priority, you will be healthier and have more energy. You will be more productive, less resentful and less stressed. You will find community and a sense of purpose. You will stop languishing and start flourishing.’ Frankly, who wouldn’t want to remove languishing from their life?

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As I write this, I am ruefully aware of my skinned elbows, and a gash on my chin which necessitated a visit to A+E. In the space of a week, I managed to acquire the injuries of an energetic toddler. My elbows are the result of an over-exuberant slide down the inflatables that we had in school on the penultimate day of term whereas the chin injury is from falling over my own feet whilst playing a family tennis match. Did they hurt and are they faintly ridiculous? Absolutely, but I acquired them whilst having fun. I came across the Power of Fun by Catherine Price earlier this year, and it has had a big impact on my approach to life. As I have got older, I have instinctively tried to take myself less seriously. Afterall, as a headteacher, it’s always safer to laugh at yourself before the students do. And now, I have evidence to reinforce the importance of a playful approach to life.

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The major change for this year is that we are able to supply boxes, produced specifically for this project. It has been increasingly difficult to obtain shoeboxes from shops and the variation in sizes has given us logistical problems.. BUT we will still accept your own standard size shoebox. The suggested donation per box has also increased to £2.00 which covers the cost of the box and transportation, which has unfortunately increased over the last year. Unfortunately as this goes to press we do not have the confirmed date for when the Shoeboxes need to be returned, but we normally work on having them in for the School October half term. If you would like to support us this year please contact Paul Chesterman on andwhochesterman@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk,paul.willbeabletosupplyyouwithboxesanymoreinformationneeded.

As I write this, plans for this years Rotary Christmas activities are already underway, most notably getting things in place for the annual Shoebox scheme which this year will hopefully bring a bit of Christmas cheer to the young children of Romania, Moldova, Montenegro, and Albania. Plus the many displaced children from Ukraine in Romania and Moldova will benefit and some are going direct to Ukraine with the help of Rotary in Romania.

New Rotary Year , New President As June drew to a close we saw the end of the Rotary Year and with that our President Mandy Tourle handed over her chain of office to incoming President Sara Walker who in turn handed her Senior Vice President chain to Jason Rule. We look forward to the year ahead with Sara at the helm and I’m sure Mandy is looking forward to a well-earned rest. At the hand over meeting outgoing President Mandy had the pleasure of surprising 2 of our members, Maurice Tester and Doug Draper, with Paul Harris Awards in recognition of their many years of devoted service and numerous roles they have fulfilled over that time. There was also a third member who was awarded a Paul Harris Award, John Stream, but, unfortunately, he could not be there on the night. Young Carers weekend and Henry the VIIIth. As soon as one Rotary year ended, we were immediately out there with a very busy first weekend in July where we saw members putting in a combined total of nearly 100 hours voluntary service. Over the weekend we, along with other local Rotary Clubs, provided a pop up café at YMCA Fairthorne Manor as part of their Young Carers Weekend which is the largest festival in the world for young people with a caring responsibility at home. Created in 2000 and run in partnership with The Children’s Society, the weekend provides opportunities for young people to enjoy a break from their responsibilities, have fun, make new friends and have their voices heard on issues that affect them. There were fireworks, a radio station, Voice Zone, silent disco, chill out/pamper zone, adventurous activities and more… We also supported the celebrations in Bishop’s Waltham marking the 500th anniversary of the visit of Henry the VIIIth to the area.

Carnival, Family Fun day, Motorcade and Dog Show Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club ‘s everpopular Carnival, Family Fun day, Motorcade and Dog Show proved to be even more popular than ever after its enforced 3 year break. We had perfect weather and record numbers came to enjoy the live music, food, and drink plus the many stalls. We also had a record number of dogs entering the Dog Show with categories ranging from Fastest Biscuit Cruncher to Best 6 legs. All of this enabled us to make over £11,000 pounds, and at the time of going to press this figure was still rising. This amazing amount of money will help us to help others who are in need Locally, Nationally and Internationally.

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The popular Secrets of the Heath event returns next month, celebrating our local heathland’s vibrant history and wildlife with a packed programme of events.

Olivia French, Activities and Engagement Officer for Heathlands Reunited, said: “We hope the weekend of exciting events will encourage visitors of all ages in the area to take an interest in their local heathland habitat. These heathland sites are so rare and special and we want to inspire the community to look after them for future generations to enjoy.”

Secrets of the Heath is a chance for people to find out how people have lived and worked the heath over thousands of years and how they can play your part today to save their heaths through the Heathlands Reunited project.

Heaths are home to a wide variety of fascinating and endangered wildlife species, including the sand lizard, natterjack toad and nightjar. Without active management, they would disappear and those species would be lost.

The festival is organised by the Heathlands Reunited: Wealden Heath SAMM project – a partnership of 10 like- minded organisations funded by East Hampshire District Council and Whitehill Town Council. The festival partners are: Deadwater Valley Trust, The Land Trust, Whitehill and Bordon Community Trust, Whitehill and Bordon Regeneration Company.

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The free event takes place at Hogmoor Inclosure, Whitehill & Bordon, over the weekend of 10 and 11 September from 11am to 4pm. From Saxon re-enactments, a Bronze Age camp, have-a-go archery, mini-Viking workshops to close encounters with reptiles, there will be activities to keep the whole family entertained. This year on the Saturday, there will be the opportunity to meet grazing livestock, such as goats and sheep, that would have once grazed our heathland. Dr Bike will be on hand providing tips and free bike servicing so what better excuse to leave the car at home and bring your bike! On Saturday night, there is also the chance to join in an expert-led bat walk around the inclosure. On Sunday morning before the event starts, have a go at our countryside dog challenge and to be entered into a prize draw to win a hamper of goodies for your four legged friend. Food and drink will be aplenty on site for visitors on both days.

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The Hampshire Country Sports Day 2022 returns to Bereleigh Estate on Sunday 11 September. The Hampshire Country Sports Day returns to the beautiful Bereleigh Estate, East Meon, near Petersfield on 11 September 2022. It consists of a wide range of shopping, demos, ‘have a go’ activities and competitions open to the public. Main Arena Attractions include demonstrations from on the Gundog by Nick Gregory, shooting by Chris Green the Countryman, fishing from Charles Jardine, terrier racing and the ever-impressive horse and hound parade.

There are andfortheseparate.beenthetoconsiderationsmanythinkofwhendecisionhasmadetoWhilstarrangementsthechildrenare,shouldbe,toppriority,nextisoften the financial division. However, we are often asked what happens to the family pet?

This year’s attractions include movie and TV cars, a supercars display, The Stig and much more. You can even take a ride in the car of your dreams for a donation to the Sporting Bears. Sunday 11 September from 10am to 4pm Entrance is £5 per adult and £1 for children under 12. children under 3 go free. Cash payment only, please. Concorde Cub, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9HQ Contact telephone: 07960 974540 Call to check latest times or cancellations. Who keeps the family pet if we separate?

To avoid arguments, we would encourage parties to enter into a pre-nuptial agreement (or ‘pet-nup’) which can reference the family pets and the proposal for who will look after them should the marriage come to an end. Cohabiting couples who do not wish to marry could also record the proposals in a Cohabitation Agreement.

We offer a free half an hour initial consultation for family law matters. Contact Trethowans today on 023 8032 1000 or email: helen.clarkson@trethowans.com.

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A more unusual outcome could be a ‘shared care’ arrangement for the pet. This was the outcome of the high-profile case of Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong where they agreed a week on/week off arrangement for their beloved dog, Hurley.

‘Have a go’ activities include Olympic Medal Winner, Richard Faulds MBE creating a challenging shoot and taster sessions for beginners, using land on the estate not yet used for shooting. Raven Field Archers will be providing “have a go” archery. Anyone with a dog is welcome to enter the Family Dog Show, or The Gun Dog Scurry. The Nationals Coursing Club will be running the Lurcher and Terrier Show. There will be stands selling food and drink, crafts, sporting goods, clothing, and gifts. Tickets are limited, so pre-book on line from

Hampshire Country Sports Day 2022 Concorde Classics Car Show the pet then the court could, albeit reluctantly, assist, however the pet is treated the same as any other asset and the court would likely consider who purchased the pet and who can afford the upkeep.

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Petersfield has a long and rich artistic tradition, from artists like Flora Twort to writers like Edward Thomas. Now it’s your chance to take your place alongside them in Curtis Museum & Allen Gallery Events at Petersfield Museum

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Based on the Pulitzer prizewinning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winner Marsha Norman, The Color Purple tells the story of courageous heroine Celie, as she journeys through joy, despair, anguish and hope in her own personal awakening to discover her unique voice in the world. Sitting Pretty Two unmarried sisters in their fifties share a flat in London. Nina is brisk, dynamic and gainfully employed; Nancy is plump, selfconscious and suddenly redundant. Their lives are regularly interrupted by sweet Max, who is ever hopeful something more significant will grow between him and Nina. With Nancy deep in depression and out of work she unwittingly stumbles

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Enjoy two afternoons of competitive racing across September with the last of the summer sun. To the backdrop of beautiful surroundings, it's a chance to feast your eyes on the equine stars of tomorrow. The perfect excuse to escape the office - Study the racecard and watch the horses in the parade ring, make your selection and hope to reap the rewards as the horses cross the line.

Petersfield Oktoberfest is fast becoming the most anticipated night of the year for the drink and fun lovers of Petersfield and we are so excited to return. Dressed to impress in lederhosen and dirndl, the crowds arrive in full spirits and leave full of beer after a few hours of pure unadulterated fun after quaffing steins a plenty!

Children 17 and under go free to the races when accompanied by an adult (some exclusions apply for Festival fixtures and Live After Racing events).

Live Music - Dance the afternoon away with live music, Trips To The Start - Take a mini-bus to the starting stalls, Thrilling Racing - Enjoy all the excitement of a raceday, Under 18s Go FreeEnjoy a family day out at the races, Free return shuttle bus to Chichester Train Station. Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0P

Calling all beer and cider lovers - Join us for our two day autumn racing weekend, a double header! Kick your weekend off in style with top quality racing and an atmospheric afternoon with friends and colleagues featuring a mouth-watering array of different local beers and ciders to sip on!

Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 21 Sept 2022

For one day only and one session only for 2022, Petersfield Festival Hall will be transformed into a Petersfield Oktoberfest beer hall with traditional theming, bench tables with our awesome team providing table service with both men and women decked out in authentic Oktoberfest dress, one of the UK's best oompah bands providing the musical entertainment as well as the traditional tastes of Oktoberfest with German beer, pretzels and sausages for all!

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Our free shuttle bus service runs between the course and Barnham Station, from 2 hours from the first race and again from 5th race onwards, right up to the end of the after party. Restaurant Package...

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Petersfield Oktoberfest Beer & Cider Festival Raceday at Fontwell ParkNever fear, we are bringing back Oktoberfest to Petersfield! The third Petersfield Oktoberfest will now take place on Saturday 24th September 2022 for one awesome session only. As per the awesome 2019 event, expect the full Oktoberfest atmosphere, lots of beer, bench tables, dressing up, steins, sausages, table service and oompah! All the elements to make our very own awesome Oktoberfest Petersfield style party!

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54 LITERATURE

Val Anne Lee, poet and author, has lived in and around New Alresford for fifteen years. Her popular and much-loved children’s books ‘On the Banks of Hatchet Pond’ and ‘Podge goes Splodge at Hatchet Pond’ feature Podge, an ugly old frog who wishes he could fly, and Dizzy a beautiful little dragonfly who flits around Hatchet Pond in the New Forest. Humour figures largely in most of Val’s work although she says “To be honest, I didn’t have much to laugh about in those early days but my crazy sense of humour kept me sane”.

In addition, when left to singly support her family of three kids, an added responsibility was the young calf which had been left tied to a plum tree! More of ‘Val’s Verses’ have been narrated monthly at a charity-fund-raising Breakfast Club for ladies including ‘The Rogue’ (the wonky shopping trolley), ‘It’s a Drag’ (“Smoking’s a disgusting bore” ) and many more.

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Her new full-length story CHARLEY*SUPERMOG is for older kids but Val says “It will resonate with those adults who enjoyed ‘normal childhood adventures before computers overtook the world”. Dedicated ‘For Cat Lovers Everywhere’ this crazy adventure story features a once-scrawny tatty-eared farm cat who by chance taps a boring old stone and gains magical powers, becoming totally humanised and taking his young owner and her family and friends on amazing and hair-raising adventures which vastly improve many lives.....even those of two nasty young village bullies! Many of Val’s words touch on current topics...for example she speaks boldly for the ‘Gingers’ of this world in her description of their “lovely richlycoloured hair which shines in the sunlight like burnished gold”, Val says her mother and two of her sister were auburn-haired - hence these words. The book also has its young characters enjoying the outdoor life....swinging on ropes dangling over rivers, collecting conkers, daring to skate on frozen ponds and borrowing a metal detector to dig for treasure and more.. At the time of writing, CHARLEY has yet to be released - having been kept in lockdown for the duration of Covid. However, subject to on-going negotiation with Anthony Oxley the owner of New Alresford’s prestigious bookshop Laurence Oxley’s, CHARLEY is soon to be Inlaunched..addition to her published and so-farunpublished portfolio of more than a dozen children’s stories, Val also writes for adults... mostly humorous poems based on everyday ‘gripes’. She says “My family think I’m slightly eccentric because I have a poem for every occasion and can give a recitation from memory ‘at the drop of a hat’.....such titles as ‘Stinky Old Billy’ the old goat once in her reluctant ownership with other animals - horses, bantams, pigs, fluffy white rabbits which often escaped their hutches to breed with the wild ones in the fields beyond.

Val has an extensive portfolio of unpublished rhyming and humorous stories for youngsters and has commissioned Guy Tomlinson of themarketingdirectors.co.uk to approach agents/ publishers on her behalf.....to hopefully gain sufficient interest to back her.

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