Meon Valley Forum - Issue 88 - March 2023

BISHOP'S WALTHAM / MEON VALLEY

Swanmore – Price Guide £625,000 Freehold

A great opportunity to purchase a unique detached home set in a development of just seven distinct, individual homes in a desirable semi-rural location in Swanmore. The property is located along a private access lane and has lovely forward views over the Swanmore recreation ground. The house has a superb specification and stylish finish having been recently completed. Inside the accommodation briefly comprises, spacious open plan kitchen/dining/family room, separate living room, utility and cloakroom. Four generous sized bedrooms including en-suite to the master and family bathroom. Integral garage and driveway. Please contact us at the earliest opportunity for further information.

Bishop's Waltham – Price Guide £650,000 Freehold

A superbly situated and attractive home, lying within a great residential cul-de-sac location within easy reach of the town centre and perfectly positioned for local schools and amenities. The property has a good sized frontage and a generous enclosed rear garden. Inside comprises: Entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and a conservatory. Up-stairs, four good sized bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom. The garage/store is currently divided to incorporate a utility area. Properties in this area are rarely available and early interest is recommended.

VALLEY ESTATE & LETTINGS AGENTS

Bishop's Waltham – Price Guide £350,000 Freehold

A really super home, positioned within a bespoke cul-de-sac setting overlooking a well tended communal garden area and just a convenient distance away from the town centre. The property has been beautifully maintained inside and out by the current owners and in brief comprises: entrance hall, cloakroom, stylish well fitted kitchen and a good sized sitting room with french doors overlooking and opening onto the private enclosed rear garden. Upstairs, there are two generous double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes, en-suite shower room and bathroom. Alongside the house is a sizeable side garden with a paved driveway, providing off road parking. Early interest and viewing advised.

Bishop's Waltham – Price Guide £450,000 Freehold

A spacious, well presented second floor retirement apartment exclusively for over 55’s, lying within the charming medieval town of Bishop’s Waltham. The apartment overlooks landscaped grounds the view of which can be enjoyed from the balcony. The property also comes with its own car port. Inside, the accommodation benefits from underfloor heating, emergency call and door security system. The accommodation in brief comprises, entrance hall with utility/storage cupboard, sitting/dining room with patio doors opening onto balcony and kitchen. Main bedroom with en-suite shower/wet room and walk-in wardrobe. Second bedroom and shower room. Early interest and viewing is highly advised.

Love Letters

“You light the candles. I’ll get the Scrabble,” Himself offered. A power cut. Brought on by the storm raging outside? Or was this the much-muttered return to the power cuts of the Seventies …? She hoped not, the dim (being the operative word) memories of blackouts and the three day week hadn’t seemed like a lot of fun, even as a child. Either way, it was dark and none too warm.

They huddled around the kitchen table, snug in their oft-worn oversized fleeces, the size of small marquees. Although something of a novelty Christmas present, economising on the heating ensured their novelty had long since worn off.

“Scrabble? If you’re sure.. OK.”

Himself nodded seriously, his gaze concentrated on his letter selection.

“Loser has to warm the other one’s side of the bed,” he added. The camping kettle was whistling on a primus as they picked their tiles and looked appraisingly at each other.

“Stakes are high then.” In the rapidly cooling house, she imagined creeping under a chilly duvet - and shivered.

The wind outside howled, gently puffing the door curtain - and she was reminded of the blossom-laden tree next door. Only yesterday Himself had fixed the frothily-pink ornamental cherry with a baleful eye and remarked “we’ll be in for blowy weather.”

Was he blessed with a paranormal gift to predict just when the winds would strip the delicate rosy petals from the boughs?

Or had he just taken a sneaky glance at Wetter.com?

She couldn’t decide, but plumped for the hint-of-the-occult option. After decades together, a little mystery in the marital mix was nice. Especially by candlelight.

The cold air became thick with concentration and steam from their tea, punctuated by snippets of conversation;

“I know it sounds like it should be, but is ‘Acturel’ a real word do you think?” Genuine curiosity as they both reached for the dictionary.

“I know you didn’t do it on purpose, but I can’t believe you’ve ruined my double ‘ZA’ on a triple letter square!” Hands were rubbed over faces in exasperation.

In the midst of the battle of words, Himself mentioned casually “I had a go at Wordle today.” “Crikey!” She stopped pairing her ‘Q’ with an exposed ‘I’ and looked at him.

“I thought that might impress you.” He was smiling to himself as he nonchalantly re-arranged his tiles. “Actually, more accurately, I finished playing Wordle and even thought about having a go at Spelling Bee.”

“Double crikey. How many goes in Wordle?” She’d just squeaked in with a six. Today’s had been tricky.

“Three…” He replied. Himself’s mild dyslexia, somewhat off-piste spelling and word games didn’t make for natural bedfellows. Which made her suspicious… “Three?”

“Yes. Three. Gave up and Googled it ; I had no letters and no idea after two goes. As W. C. Fields once said, ‘if it’s worth winning, it’s worth cheating for’.” Himself smiled beatifically and unashamedly as he laid a single tile. Smiling, she looked at the letter he’d placed and commented, “you can’t just stick an X on the end..”

“Like a kiss,” he interrupted her.

“Yes, a bit like a kiss,” she giggled.

“It’s the love letter” he interrupted again, nodding.

“I suppose it is the letter with the most love. Hadn’t thought of it like that. But anyway, you can’t just stick an X on the end of a word and hope that one day it will be alright.” Giving the word a closer inspection however, she exclaimed, “actually, wait. ‘Adieux’ is a real word. Seems your love letter worked. Well done you!”

“You see,” he wrote down his score and looked smug, “I’m driven to play the games you play. It’s the romantic in me.” That was sweet and quite possibly true – in spite of the smugness.

Two pots of tea, the very last morsels of the leftover Christmas cake and some seriously iffy words later, Himself sat back and tossed aside his pencil and paper. He announced airily, “I like to think that I let you win.”

“You’re too kind.” She said. “So you could warm my side of the bed?”

Clearing away the crockery, she thought of the chilly bedroom that awaited them.

Himself smiled at her through the gloom. It occurred to her that Love took many forms – not just letters.

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Meon Valley Lions

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Remember Christmas? - It may be a distant memory, but we would like to thank everyone who generously supported our local Schools Project via our Christmas collections this year. We contacted ALL schools in the Meon Valley and got responses from Bishops Waltham, Curdridge, Denmead, Droxford, Swanmore, Wickham and Waltham Chase. Thanks to your generosity we were able to support many children on free school meals to do the following:

1) Subsidised attendance on Day and Residential School Trips

2) Purchase materials to reduce anxiety and improve behaviour

3) Pay for attendance at After School Clubs - from football to dance

4) Breakfast Club - Paid for Breakfast Club to help parents work

5) Purchased kit to improve the Breakfast Club experience

The good news is we still have some funds left so if you are a parent, teacher, Governor or PTA member and feel your school would benefit for funds to help disadvantaged pupils participate more, please get your school to get in touch with Meon Valley Lions Club and we can send an application form. We can’t promise to be able to help, but we do promise to consider all requests. Note only schools can apply for funds and any money allocated is paid direct to the school.

VERSATILITY – it’s another name for CADG!

On Sunday 22nd January, 74 lines went into the water on Weston Shore for the 47th Ford Open Beach Fishing Festival. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the event and despite there only being 5 fish caught, competitors stayed to the end for the raffle to help the Meon Valley Lions raise more money. This will be donated to Rose Road which will make a big difference to the children and young people they support.

Congratulations to Pete Oates – 1st Prize, Red Zone and largest fish 1lb 1.5oz. Pete’s done a brilliant job organising the event for 30 years and this is his first win since 1991- well deserved; Gary O’Connor 2nd; Dave Beale 3rd, Ian Peake – White Zone; Gary Johnson – 5th.

Dates for your Diary

Saturday 8th July 2023 – Swanmore Village Fete - We had a record year last year and we’re hoping to beat our own record this year.

Curdridge Amateur Drama Group (CADG) has staged comedy, drama, pantomimes and much more over the years and their Spring production of “Home I’m Darling” by Laura Wade is no exception. With Adult themes (sexual references and strong language) this is quite a change from their hilarious Autumn production and shows how they also wish to provide their audiences with wide-ranging productions to cover all tastes. Whilst still offering a comedy, the theme is more up-to-date and thought provoking. Whilst it may not suit everyone, CADG is determined to continue to offer variety.

“Home I’m Darling” was awarded the Laurence Olivier Comedy award in 2019 when it was staged at the National Theatre, so CADG is very pleased to be allowed the licence to present it to you at their traditional home in Curdridge, The Reading Rooms, Reading Room Lane SO32 2HE

“…Judy & Johnny have made a conscious choice to retreat into the halcyon era of the 1950’s. Judy has thrown herself into the role of domestic goddess and housewife, whilst Johnny has become the sole bread winner. It’s a funny and timely reminder of the gender divide and what it means to us today.”

Always open to new members, whether front- or back-of-stage or just helping generally, CADG will continue to offer a great selection of productions. To attract audiences from far and wide. Book now via ‘Ticket Source’ which can be reached via the club’s website www.curdridgedrama.co.uk

Or phone 01489 895 170. Tickets are £13 with an £11 concession for over 65 and under 16*. Performances start at 7.45p.m on Thursday 23rd March, Friday 24th March and Saturday 25th March

(*see warning note above) Ice Cream plus a bar serving beer, wine and soft drinks, available as always.

Charity Fishing Festival

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Rely on the experts

At the moment the property market is being guided by what seems like an untrustworthy compass of commentators with rotating needles of conflicting information and advice.

It’s challenging for most to know which way to go. Is it better to wait to sell, buy, rent, or let in the hope of a better market?

In truth it is better to ignore the confused dialogue and find a more reliable pathfinder. You might be astonished to know how much a good and experienced estate agent understands about their local property market.

In simple terms, to be a true expert with a wealth of experience, an agent will have been in the business for well over 10 years. In

this time a good estate agent will have marketed and agreed the sales and rentals of thousands of properties through markets good and bad, economies booming and busting, in spring, summer, autumn and winter. These property experts will have also helped families move during the good and the not so good times in their lives.

An experienced agent has learnt what to do, whatever the market, and knows what to do now……

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Allen Gallery Events & Activities

In collaboration with the Memories of the Palace Cinema Project we will have our first Film Showing on Saturday 11th March. Please see Allen Gallery website for details. www.hampshireculture.org.uk/allen-gallery

28th March - 18th April (Curtis Museum and Allen Gallery): Join us for an egg hunt with a twist! We have 8 eggs hidden around the Allen Gallery and 8 around the Curtis Museum. Using your trail sheet you will match them to 8 British bird species which are unique to each site. Once completed your spotter sheets can be used to watch birds at home or at your local green space.

4th April: Adventures in Clay - two family clay sessions 12.00 - 1.30 and 2.00 - 3.30 pm, creating projects inspired by animals in the museum and gallery collections. Please book via the website. www.hampshireculture.org. uk/allen-gallery

Monday mornings throughout March & April: a new creative and wellbeing programme for older people. A series of free creative workshops delivered in partnership with Dementia Friendly Alton and a local primary school. Please email allen.gallery@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk for more information. In order to keep these activities running, we would love to hear from anyone with creative skills who could volunteer some time, however occasional, to inspire and teach others their skills - whether it's knitting, pottery, drawing, woodworking or flower arranging. Contact 01420 82802 or website as above.

Over the Garden Wall

A selection of plant studies, drawings and paintings, by renowned landscape artist W H Allen from the collection in the care of Hampshire Cultural Trust. Allen (1863–1943) is best known for his evocative watercolours and chalk and pencil sketches of the landscapes, traditions and people of

West Surrey and North-east Hampshire.

As with most professional artists his sketchbook was never far from his side. For a landscape artist, developing the skill instantly to capture changes in the natural world, from season to season, often minute to minute, was essential. These studies allowed Allen to create a body of work that he could reference, and seek inspiration from, when developing the landscape paintings he is most famous for. While these studies aren’t intended to be detailed botanical illustrations, they do successfully convey the character and appearance of plants you may well have glimpsed over a garden wall, as you strolled the quiet country lanes of Hampshire in the early 1900s. 4th March to 23rd April, FREE

Talks

• G F Watts: England’s Michelangelo a talk by Jane Turner. 9th March , 7.30pm FREE, donations welcome

• 13th April, 7.30, FREE, donations welcome Maria Heath Green (nee Curtis) and her designing sons, Romney and William by Keith Baker

Opening Times

Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 4.30pm. www.hampshireculture.org.uk/curtis-museum www.hampshireculture.org.uk/allen-gallery

Kate Porter Sales

Marishelle Butler Management

Claudia Hunt Lettings

Curtis Museum & Allen Gallery

Study of pink and white blossoms

Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club

February 2023 News

Bishop’s Waltham Youth Club

For many years we have supported Bishop’s Waltham Youth Club by helping them with numerous projects, from financing such things as furniture and a chill out space, to helping repaint the outside of their present clubhouse. Recently we were approached regarding their plans to expand their age group and to start a club for younger children in the 9-11year old age bracket. We were more than happy to finance the materials needed to start this new club, which meets on the second Monday of every month from 6pm to 7.30pm in the Youth Hall.

Dates for your Diary

Plans are now complete for our Charity Golf Day on April 27th 2023 at East Horton Golf Club in support of the Rotary Foundation Charity, Friends of In Touch in Fair Oak and Mountbatten Hospice in West End. This is planned as a fun day starting with tea, coffee and bacon rolls at 8am, a shotgun start four ball competition at 9am on the

Wickham Community Land Trust

Wickham’s community housing charity, Wickham Community Land Trust (WCLT), is delighted and proud to announce that in January it took ownership of it’s eighteenth affordable home for local peoplewith the purchase of ten new homes at Wykeham Vale (off School Road).

To celebrate the acquisitions, the Board of the CLT held two “Open Days” at Wykeham Vale. The first was for local residents to show them the quality of the new homes, ask questions and learn more about how they can support our work. The second was for our funders and civic leaders from district and local councils. We received great financial support from Winchester City Council, South Downs National Park and local donors, especially the Warwick family, that enabled us to make the purchases possible by keeping commercial loans to a manageable level.

East Horton championship standard Greenwood Course with a refreshment buggy, followed by lunch and prize giving at 2pm in the Greenwood Room. For bookings email sara.walker@ bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk.

We are also now in full planning mode for the main event of our fundraising year, our annual, and eagerly anticipated, Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club Family Funday & Motorcade Procession. This year it will, as usual, be held at Hoe Road Recreation Ground on Saturday the 10th of June from 12:30 – 5:00pm. Put the date in your diary to come along for a great day out, and if you would like to get involved or have a stall, contact us via our website.

Stop Press….

As I type this, we are putting together plans for a collection in aid of the unfolding disaster in Syria and Turkey as a result of the earthquakes that occurred in early February and we will report more on our response as the situation evolves.

Like our Facebook page or take a look at our website for updates on what is going on, what we have been up to and how you can help us help others! pr@bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk

Chair of the CLT with Deputy Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Angela Clear

All the Wykeham Vale homes, and eight more at Houghton Gardens, have been let to families and individuals with strong local connections through work, family or community with Wickham and Knowle, all at affordable rents.

Wickham CLT is unique in Hampshire and was the first CLT in the South East. The charity now has housing assets worth £2.6 million dedicated in perpetuity to affordable housing in Wickham. With the support of our funders and the community we hope to provide more homes in the future for local people who would otherwise be priced out of their community.

WCLT has launched “Friends of Wickham Community Land Trust” to enable local people to keep in touch with the Trust’s progress and support its work - there is no charge although we unashamedly welcome donations, legacies, land or offers of help.

New WCLT homes at Wykeham Vale

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Davina's is a leader of Mother of the Bride/Groom outfits ideal for that special wedding whether in church, at a registry office or in an outstanding venue, here or abroad. We have over 120 outfits to choose from together with hats, hatinators, fascinators, shoes and clutch bags making it a 'one-stop shop'

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We welcome husbands, partners and family members coming with you to add their opinions in making that important choice. We expect you to try on several outfits before refining them to a final 2 or 3 from which to make the eventual choice. You will never be under any time or other pressure to buy. Our aim is for you to enjoy the experience and purchase only when you are completely satisfied. You are our best advert if you go away and recommend us to your friends.

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Maia's Flowers

Hi I'm Maia, I have been a florist for 7 years. I trained in Convent Garden, London also worked in London designing flowers for high end hotels. 5 years ago I relocated to Hampshire and opened my own shop in the small village of Selbourne. I have loved doing floristry for the community there, but as the business grew we needed a bigger premises to showcase our flowers and my passion for interior design so we opened our NEW shop on Lavant Street in Petersfield.

We can't wait to share this with you all, so why not pop in for a mooch, we look forward to seeing you soon!

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Opening Times

Tue - 9am to 5pm

Wed - 9am to 5pm Thur - 9am to 5pm Fri - 9am to 5pm Sat - 9am to 4pm

Sun to Mon Closed

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Beautiful flowers perfect for Mother's Day

Tel: 01329 832221 | Winchester Road, Wickham, PO17 5HE

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Enticing and eclectic items now available on your highstreet this summer. Stay local and support your diverse retailers!

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Andrew Smith & Son Auctioneers

Fine Art, Antiques & Decorative Interiors Auction. Tue 28th, Wed 29th and Thur 30th March from 9.30am

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Kingsworthy Foundry

Pit Barrel BBQ & Smoker. The future of charcoal grilling is here.This amazing 'set & forget' outdoor grill is this years must have! From £295

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Boutique Me

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Simon Lawson Jewellers

£3 per head and under 3 will be free entry. @westlandsfarmshop on facebook for more details

FOR HEALTH REASONS PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD NOT ATTEND THIS EVENT

Westlands Farm Shop, Pricketts Hill, Shedfield, SO32 2JW Tel: 01329 833832 www.westlandsfarmshop.co.uk

HOMES & ANTIQUES

Sat 4th March

Viewing: Fri 3rd March from 10am - 7pm

FINE ART, ANTIQUES & DECORATIVE INTERIORS AUCTION

Tue 28th, Wed 29th, Thur 30th March from 9.30am

Viewing: 23, 24, 25, 27 March

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Performing well in performance management

‘Performance management can be challenging and time-consuming,’ according to Linda Wilson a Partner in our employment team at MacDonald Oates Solicitors. Linda provides some brief insights below about the performance management process.

Key steps

The purpose of a performance management procedure is to give the employee the opportunity to improve, with any suitable training and support. Performance is assessed during a time period. If there has been sufficient improvement during this time, the process is concluded. If not, a further time period is set with clear objectives, monitoring and support. Warnings can also be given for a longer duration of say 12 months. It is usually only after the employee has exhausted their chances, that it will be fair to consider dismissal. The employee should be invited to a meeting to discuss this.

Alternatives to performance management

Prevention is better than cure. Robust recruitment processes may

help ensure you have the right person for the job. This is not enough however, so make sure your contracts include a probationary period and use that time to properly assess the employee’s performance. If concerns arise about an individual’s performance and you think the situation is not rectifiable, remember that the employee cannot bring a claim for unfair dismissal unless you have employed them for at least two years. Until then, you can dismiss without the risk of an ‘ordinary’ unfair dismissal claim. However, employees can still bring an unfair dismissal claim if they can show that they were sacked for a prohibited reason, for example that they ‘blew the whistle’ or they raised concerns about health and safety. Also note that discrimination claims do not require two years service.

You could look at an alternative role for the employee in the business. We can advise you on how to handle this scenario, as it could risk triggering a resignation and claim for constructive unfair dismissal. Finally, if you wish to avoid the challenges of performance management, you can agree an exit package with the employee, who signs up to a Settlement Agreement.

How we can help

With our advice you can follow the correct and fair process for performance management which reduces the risks for the business.

For further information, please contact Linda Wilson in the employment team on email lsw@macdonaldoates.co.uk or 01730 268211 at our Petersfield office.

Linda Wilson - Partner at MacDonald Oates Solicitors

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Biosecurity For Our Chalk Streams

With their serene beauty and intriguing wildlife, it's no surprise that our chalk streams draw people to them. But when visitors leave, they may not be alone: diseases and invasive species could be hitching a ride to their next destination. For streams that are under pressure, or home to vulnerable species, this stealthy spread can spell disaster.

Take the white-clawed crayfish, for example. This amazing animal thrives in chalk streams, where it uses the mineral-rich water to strengthen its shell. Yet it is now endangered, due largely to a water mould called ‘crayfish plague’. The mould’s carrier – the invasive signal crayfish – is mostly immune to its effects. For native crayfish, infection is usually fatal.

Unfortunately, crustaceans aren’t the only ones in trouble. Many chalk stream fish are susceptible to parasites like the fish louse, water moulds like Saprolegnia, and diseases like koi herpes virus or carp edema virus. Infection can lead to serious illness,

and even death, in iconic species like the common carp, the brown trout, and the Atlantic salmon.

On the floral front, invasive non-native plants like monkeyflower, parrot’s feather, and floating pennywort can flourish from just a sliver of root or stem. These fastgrowing species can quickly dominate a chalk stream, depriving its wildlife of sunlight and oxygen. Once established, they are very difficult to permanently remove.

Luckily, there are easy ways to enjoy our precious streams while doing your bit for biosecurity. Whether you're a paddler, an angler, or a river keeper, you have a crucial role to play in their protection. Spores, eggs, and plant fragments can survive for weeks in damp conditions, so we recommend the ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ method:

• CHECK your clothing and equipment after leaving the water. Remove any mud, aquatic animals, and plant material while on site.

• CLEAN your clothing and equipment as soon as you can, ideally with hot water. Make sure you get into all the nooks and crannies.

• DRY your clothing and equipment for as long as possible before using it again, especially if you will be visiting a different location.

Want to learn more about biosecurity? Join us at 7pm on 28th March for a free online talk; book your ticket at www.hiwwt.org.uk/ events. You can also get involved in tackling invasive species through the Watercress and Winterbournes scheme; visit www. hiwwt.org.uk/winterbournes. Our work is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Go Exploring This Spring

Discover a world of wildlife, with our free Open Chalk Streams events this April! Visit hidden places and see familiar ones in a different way. Learn more at www.hiwwt. org.uk/winterbournes/open

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March/April Events

Hambledon Folk Club Presents - The Drystones

Wednesday 8 March

From 8.30pm

Hambledon Folk Club in Google Maps or enter the postcode PO7 4RW on other SatNavs

The Drystones are a duo with a new take on the timeless folk union of fiddle and guitar. Playing with breath-taking live energy, they earned a nomination for the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards and in 2022 were awarded Arts Council funding for a tour of their new album. Alex Garden (fiddle, vocals) and Ford Collier (guitar, tin whistle, vocals) have had a strong musical partnership since their secondary school days. Able to navigate different traditions, introduce instantaneous changes of pace, and stitch together tunes and songs into an eclectic live set, The Drystones’ stripped back shows focus on the raw elements of their finely honed instrumental playing and it makes for an unforgettable experience.

www.hambledonfolkclub.com

Fancy a Bop?

Thursday Boogie! First and Third Thursdays of each month. Free introductory session at St.Peters Hall in Bishop's Waltham. Everyone welcome. First Session back is free then £2 per session or £8 for the term. We are fancyabop@gmail.com. Or on Facebook: FAB (Charitable Organisation). Website https:// sites.google.com/view/fabfancyabop/ Supported by Winchester City Council.

Wickham Comunity Centre Athena Fair

Saturday 26 March

From 10am to 4pm Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Fareham, PO17 5AL

Antiques, vintage, collectables market. Ample parking, hot and cold food available. New stall holders welcome contact 07772551165athenafayreswickham@hotmail. com

Queen Elizabeth OffRoad Half Marathon

runners to our events and have 3 route lengths to choose from: Epic (21km), Standard (15km) and Short (9km). At the finish you will receive a well-deserved medal, protein bar, pair of running socks and neck buff. Catering will also be available to top up the energy stores. For more information visit: https://www.hants.gov.uk/ thingstodo/countryparks/qecp/ whatson

Heavy Horse Event

Sunday 16 April

From 10.30am

Harbridge Farm, Ringwood (A338), Hampshire BH24 3PS

Southern Counties Heavy Horse Association. Adults £ 8 Senior Citizens £ 6. SCHHA Members and children under 16 FREE Car Parking FREE. Secretary & Trade Enquiries: Anne Dawson 07773 155817. By kind permission of Lord Normanton www.schha.co.uk

Bishop' Waltham Bites!

around Bishop's Waltham with delights from. Any Fish, Giorgio's, Grover Butchers, Southern coop, Sweet corner, Waltham Tandoori. Complemented by samples from the Bishop's Waltham Country Market. Buy your tickets in advance from Sweet Corner or Any Fish. £8

Bishop’s Waltham Garden Fair

Sunday 30 April

From 10am to 4pm Wintershill Hall, Durley, SO32 2AL

Thursday 16 Mar & Thur 6 April

From 2pm to 4pm

St.Peter's Church Hall, Bishop's Waltham

Sun 26th March

From 7am

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE

Kick your 2023 running off with the QECP Off Road 1/2 Marathon. Starting at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This amazing early season trail run has it all, spectacular tree lined trails, magnificent views and sturdy trails which are a pleasure to run on. Regardless of experience or ability, we actively encourage new

Saturday 22 April

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Taking time out in South Downs to appreciate the joys of nature

An innovative scheme to help people’s wellbeing by immersing in stunning landscape and history has been launched.

Timescape will encourage people to take “time out” and get involved in nature-based arts and crafts, as well as enjoy walking trails in the tranquil surrounds of the South Downs. The project will be based at Amberley Museum in West Sussex and Butser Ancient Farm, near Waterlooville, in Hampshire.

Twelve sessions will take place at each venue and activities will include printing, pottery, carving, weaving and felting – all inspired by the incredible heritage of the locations. The sessions, which are free, will run at Amberley from February to July and at Butser from July to September.

Kate Drake, Health and Wellbeing Officer for the National Park, said: “We’re really excited to launch Timescape for 2023 and offer these two wonderful venues for these wellness sessions.

“We know connecting with National Parks can do wonders for mental and physical health. The growing evidence shows that people who have accessed green spaces report a reduction in stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression and this is certainly reflected in the testimonials we’ve had from similar projects in the National Park.

“These Timescape sessions are particularly tailored for people who may be experiencing issues such as stress, isolation, loneliness, anxiety or depression, and we hope to hear from people right across the region. These venues are both bursting with history, so it’s

almost like stepping out of your busy life and being transported to another time when you visit them!”

The project, now in its second year, is part of the National Park’s “natural health” strategy. The National Park’s first Health and Wellbeing Strategy was published two years ago, setting out a vision to connect more people with nature to help improve both mental and physical health.

The plans include working with GPs, healthcare and communitybased providers to deliver more opportunities for “green social prescribing”. A GP or social prescriber may refer a patient for non-clinical services that boost health, such as walking or cycling in the South Downs, becoming involved in arts-based activities or surveying wildlife.

The long-term strategy also identifies priority areas in the region where the Authority will work with communities, partners and healthcare providers to help more people discover the wellness benefits of the National Park.

Anyone interested in taking part in Timescape Residencies can email kate.drake@southdowns.gov.uk

Referrals from healthcare providers and their client groups are also welcome.

For more details, case studies, research and information for professionals on health and wellbeing in the National Park visit www.southdowns.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/

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Southern Voices: German Choral Masterpieces

Winchester based Chamber Choir, Southern Voices, is fast gaining a reputation for singing refined, unaccompanied, choral concerts with their new conductor Jamal Sutton (MA BMus (Cantab) ARCO).

Jamal took up the post in summer 2022 and has enjoyed notable success in his first three concerts with growing audiences coming to listen to his popular and original programmes.

Following on from their sold-out Christmas Concert, the choir are looking forward to returning to Winchester’s ancient Chapel of St Cross (SO23 9SD) in a concert of German Masterpieces on Saturday 25th March at 7.30pm.

Rheinberger's Mass for double choir in E-flat (1878) is an unexpected blend of old and new. Sung in Latin this is a work to be witnessed in its full glory with the choir split into two choirs singing a total of eight voice parts in the unique acoustic of St Cross. The well-known sacred motets of Brahms and Bruckner compliment the Mass beautifully. The choir will perform seven including ‘Locus Iste’ and finishing with Bruckner’s beautiful ‘Ave Maria’.

The choir are well established in Winchester and the South. Recruitment is by audition only and rehearsals are on Monday evenings in St Paul’s, Winchester. Founded in 1984, they are making plans for their 40th Anniversary year in 2024. Keep an eye on the website: southernvoices.co.uk for more information.

Tickets £16 (Concessions £1 age 18 and under); ticketsource.co.uk/ southern-voices; Telephone 0333 666 3366 (booking fees apply); or at the door.

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Winchester Comedy Festival: Spring Gala 2023

An evening of stand-up comedy from Pete Firman, Sikisa, Sean McLoughlin, Mike Cox (MC). Line up subject to change. Pete Firman is the UK's leading comedian/magician and a TV regular. Live performances have taken him all over the world and his one-man shows have entertained sell-out audiences for 10 years in a row at the Edinburgh Fringe and on several UK tours.

Sikisa is a comedian, writer and producer from South London who has never forgotten her Barbadian roots (yes, the country famous for rum and Rihanna). Sikisa has been named one to watch with her authentic, fearless and vivacious personality and on-stage presence since winning the public's vote in the 2017 BBC New Comedy Award competition, for which she was a finalist. She has quickly made a name for herself on the comedy circuit with her unique style and has become a regular performer and MC at some of the UK's favourite comedy nights. She's also a two-time Leicester Festival Aware nominee for Best Newcomer 2020 and Best appearance 2021 with her work in progress shows.

Sean McLoughlin is an acclaimed stand-up and writer based in London. Hugely in-demand in the UK and internationally, he has made appearances on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, The Stand-Up Sketch Show and Kevin Hart's LOL Network among others. He has recently supported Ricky Gervais on his international arena tour having previously opened for Bill Burr at the Royal Albert Hall and appeared at a gala show at the Sydney Opera House. He has performed solo tours across Europe, Australia and North America and has released two hugely successful U.S. comedy albums.

Mike Cox (MC) - Mike has been performing comedy since 2011 and quickly made his mark on the comedy scene with his sharp witted observational style which saw him crowned South Coast Comedian of the Year in 2014 as well as making the final of the prestigious Amused Moose Laugh Off in 2016. Mike can be seen at comedy clubs up and down the UK. Fri 10 Mar 2023 7.30pm - Tickets from £15

Members - 10% off tickets (excluding band C) Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB For more information visit: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

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South Downs Care is owned and run by the Rogers family who pride themselves on the personal and individually tailored care that their residents receive in graciously appointed and attractive surroundings.

It is our belief that high quality care starts with finding out what is important to our residents and making sure we get the little things right. We are genuinely passionate about delivering personalised care to every resident. Our holistic approach to care means that we not only deliver excellent care, but also residents are encouraged to be as active as they are able both physically and mentally, through events and activities and individual support.

South Downs Care have been providing care to the people of the Meon Valley and the surrounding villages since 1992. When the time comes that people feel their care needs can no longer be catered for at home, or they would like some companionship, or more stimulation than can be provided at home, we can offer a warm welcome with beautifully appointed homes and friendly, professional staff to ensure you or your loved one are well cared for.

South Downs Care is comprised of two homes, Downs House and Stroud House, both nestled in the stunning Hampshire countryside near Petersfield. We believe in providing a high level of personalised care in safe, friendly environments in which older people can live fulfilling lifestyles.

South Downs Care are proud of their reputation for care of the elderly. Our homes have been developed to offer their own individual style and specialism, but share the same ethos of care. There are a wide range of services which are available to all residents, making life in both our homes varied, active and enjoyable. The services provided ensure that all essential needs are catered for and that residents' experience the best possible quality of life.

Services include:

• Doctors on call, from our local Surgery

• District community nurses available

• Community mental health team support

• Medications ordered, collected and dispensed

• Regular outings and shopping trips

• Personal laundry services

• Hairdresser

• Chiropodist

• Exercise classes

• Personalised activities that inspire

• Visiting optician & dentist

• Daily newspaper delivery

• Visiting library including large print and ‘Talking Books’

• Local Clergy will visit and there is a monthly communion service

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Why not treat your mother to one of our signature roast dinners this Mother's Sunday - Sunday 19th March - Booking required

Simple Spanish Chorizo & Bean Stew

A hearty warming meal for the winter months

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 chorizo sausages, cut into 1cm-thick slices

• 1 medium brown onion, thinly sliced

• 1 large red pepper, thickly sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 tablespoon of Paprika

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1 dried bay leaf

• 2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 x 400g cans cannellini beans, rinsed, drained

• 2 x 400g can chopped tomatoes

• Small bunch fresh parsley to garnish

METHOD

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chorizo for 4-5 mins or until light golden. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chorizo to a 4.5L slow cooker.

Heat the pan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, capsicum and garlic, stirring, for 5 mins or until soft. Add the paprika, cumin, bay leaf and oregano and cook, stirring, for 1 min or until fragrant. Add the capsicum mixture, vinegar, tomato paste, beans and tomatoes to the slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 4 hrs.

Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with crusty bread or rolls. For those who prefer a little more spice to their meal and 1/2 a teaspoon of hot chilli powder.

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Eternal Light Saturday 18 March 2023

In a world of so much uncertainly and conflict Southampton Philharmonic Choir return to O2 Guildhall Southampton in March with a concert programme focusing on peace and eternal light. The concert opens with the ever popular and evocative Lark Ascending for solo violin and orchestra, written in 1914, at the start of World War 1. Based on the poem of the same name by George Meredith, it is in part a celebration of British pastoral life, at a time when there was a genuine fear for its loss. The piece ends with the sound of the lark ascending out of sight into the light.

Vaughan Williams composed Dona Nobis Pacem in 1936, a time of concern at the approach of another war despite the vivid memory of World War 1, in which he had served. It uses poems by Walt Whitman, a political speech that tried to prevent the Crimean War and passages from the Bible extolling the futility of war and the desire we all have for peace. The music is intense, dramatic yet lyrical; one of the finest of all the composer’s works.

Howard Goodall’s Eternal Light (2008) is described by the composer as a Requiem for the living, providing solace for the grieving and focusing on the consequences of interrupted lives. A work full of warm lyricism and reassuring calm. Goodall - well known for Vicar of Dibley, is one of the most talented and approachable composers of our time.

Performing with us for the first time is the Docklands Sinfonia, who describe themselves as a diverse, dynamic & versatile symphony orchestra; a major cultural force in Docklands and beyond - bringing high quality music to the area, staging ground-breaking concerts and creating a lasting legacy by inspiring generations of young people. We are delighted to welcome them and our two soloists to Southampton.

Join us, tickets are on sale now and available online from O2 Guildhall

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At Town and Country, we take pride in ensuring every client receives the best customer service, from the informative and knowledgeable sales process through to the extensive after sales care.

Our boutique showroom showcases some of the finest kitchen and bathroom furniture available, with a strong emphasis on UK and European manufacturing. Bathroom manufacturers on display include Ambiance Bain, Pelipal, Hansgrohe, Roper Rhodes and Miller of Sweden, with Porcelanosa and Ca’Pietra tiling throughout the showroom. Our kitchens are expertly crafted by Schuller, the second largest German kitchen manufacturer, and Uform. Both have an extensive and inspiring collection ranging from the contemporary to the more traditional.

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Hampshire Fare Harvests A Growing Corporate Friendship

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Hampshire Fare, the county food group, are delighted to announce the return of Harvest as a Corporate Friend, supporting the group’s growing remit to promote local produce. Harvest is a leading supplier of quality produce, working closely with over 40 local producers. Renewing their Corporate Friendship with Hampshire Fare, which as the county food group performs a key role promoting the local food and drink community, makes a strong statement about Harvest’s continuing commitment to local producers and building sustainable relationships.

Tracy Nash, Commercial Manager, Hampshire Fare, said: “It is with huge pleasure that I personally welcome back Harvest as a Corporate Friend. As Hampshire Fare is a community interest company, Harvest’s support is much valued. I have worked with Harvest since I joined Hampshire Fare ten years ago. We have always enjoyed a strong working relationship. It is a massive positive that their support for Hampshire Fare will continue into the future.

Steve Whitwam, Managing Director, Harvest, said: “Here’s to the next ten years! Following Harvest Fine Food’s recent acquisition by Bidfood, our identity as Harvest Fine Foods has not changed, and our values and ethos remain the same. We are still an independent legal entity as Harvest Fine Foods Limited and will continue to manage our suppliers locally and agree terms locally.

“Harvest are proud to support all our local producers! Our relationship with Hampshire Fare and Hampshire Fare’s members will remain strong and we will continue to maintain and grow our purchasing relationships with local suppliers. Supporting local suppliers and charities is at the heart of who we are, and we will continue to look for new and innovative products that work with our customer base.”

Hampshire Fare, Rownhams House & Gardens, Southampton SO16 8LS Phone: 02380 733830 www.hampshirefare.co.uk

Back to the Sky is a powerful new play from local writer Johnny O’Hanlon, exploring friendship, love, and the power of music to heal and repair the soul. The play has its première at Titchfield Festival Theatre on 27 March, performing until 1 April.

Ciaran has a gift. A special gift. A gift to heal through the power of music. But…his life is unravelling and his relationship with Evelyn is falling apart. It needs the love of someone singular to change his life and steer him back from adversity.

Johnny O’Hanlon is the director of Back to the Sky and said: “Back to the Sky is a brand new play and a world première. It is a multi-faceted account of Ciaran’s remarkable gift: the ability to ‘hear’ the music of others, music that for them activates powerful emotions of things past, songs that forge deeply hidden sadness or trauma, the music will help them to recover and reveal memories that have been locked and stored away for too long because they are too painful.

“When Ciaran goes missing, it brings the two women in his life closer together; however, are the scenes we see enacted in front of us real or imagined?”

Back to the Sky is a story which will resonate with each and every one of us, enabling us to draw upon our own experiences with music and vinyl records; connecting our memories, emotions and life experiences with music.

For more information including booking tickets, please go to http://titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com/ or contact our Box Office on: 0333 666 3366.

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(left to right): Tracy Nash, Hampshire Fare; Caroline Wingrove and Phil Clark, both Harvest, at the Local Produce Trade Show - The Electric Eye Photography

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Leonardo Helicopters UK STEM team based in Yeovil recently organised a ‘Bright Sparks’ event to help teach 12-13 year old school pupils the principles of flight and open their eyes to the world of engineering in a fun and interactive way.

Hosted by the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop Hampshire, the two-day event saw over 130 young people engage with the exhibits. These included a ‘search and rescue’ wind table to demonstrate vertical lift and highlight the types of missions undertaken by the AW101 helicopter. The Typhoon VR headset was also used to showcase the wider aerospace sector, and through virtual reality, enabled the students to undertake tasks such as Foreign Object Debris (FOD) recovery.

Mia Robinson, Events Vice-Chair of the STEM Committee

at Leonardo Helicopters UK, said: “The Bright Sparks event ensured students from across Hampshire were enthused by STEM activities focussed on aerospace to inspire them into engineering careers.”

The Army Flying Museum tells the story of British Army Flying from the early days of military ballooning through to the modern Army Air Corps. Two large hangars house the impressive journey of British soldiers in the air from the pioneering days of balloons and kites to the Glider Pilot Regiment landing at Arnhem, right through to modern helicopter operations. The Museum features more than 35 fixed wing and rotary aircraft, supplemented by interactive displays and video content so was the perfect setting for this engaging STEM event.

Army Flying Museum Chief Executive, Lucy Johnson, said: “We are delighted to have been able to partner with Leonardo on the Bright Sparks event which aimed to inspire secondary school students about technology and engineering. It was fantastic to hear so much enthusiasm and excitement from everyone who attended. Providing high quality STEM activities for children is one of the museum’s priorities, and in partnering with Leonardo on this event, we were able to offer this opportunity for free to local schools, as well as an evening session for youth groups. Plus, we all had a lot of fun!”

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Our Bishop's Waltham office has moved to: St.George's Square, Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1GJ Tel: 01489 888240

Southsea Office

141 Elm Grove, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 1HR Tel: 02392 821251

Fair Oak Office

Unit 10, Vicarage Farm Business Park, Winchester Road, Fair Oak, So50 7HD Tel: 02382 514300

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