Meon Valley Forum - Issue 93 - August 2023

BISHOP'S WALTHAM / MEON VALLEY

Waltham Chase – Price Guide £365,000 Freehold

A great opportunity to purchase an attractive detached bungalow offering excellent project potential for a complete refurbishment. The property is situated within a desirable residential location in a good sized plot and in brief comprises: Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms and bathroom. Outside, gardens to the front and rear of property together with driveway parking and a detached garage. For further information and an early appointment to view please contact us at your earliest opportunity. No Chain.

Bishop's Waltham – £439,950 Leasehold

Fabulous retirement apartment, exclusively for over 55’s! lying in a great location within a short distance of the town centre. The apartment overlooks beautiful landscaped grounds, the view of which can be enjoyed from the kitchen, living room and private balcony. Spacious, well presented accommodation with two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of storage. The property also comes with the benefit of it’s own carport. Viewing advised.

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Bishop's Waltham – Price Guide £599,950 Freehold

A delightful period cottage lying in a superb countryside setting on the outskirts of Bishop's Waltham. The property is surprisingly spacious, with a lovely charm, ambience and some fabulous character features - all complimented with later improvements, including a bespoke country kitchen and a unique and stylish bathroom. There are three bedrooms and a super oak framed conservatory to the rear which also provides additional living space along with a cellar/snug and two well proportioned reception rooms with fireplaces and wood burning stoves. Outside, there is driveway parking and an enclosed cottage style garden.

Bishop's Waltham – Price Guide £620,000 Freehold

Superb detached family home lying in a great cul-de-sac location, perfectly positioned within walking distance of the local school and town centre. Inside, spacious and well presented accommodation re-designed to incorporate an impressive modern open plan kitchen/dining room and utility room. Double aspect living room. There are Four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a cloakroom. Enclosed garden to the rear, generous driveway and garage/store. Viewing recommended.

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Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

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.

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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

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Winchester Heritage Open Days 8th-17th September 2023

Hampshire History Trust is delighted to announce that Winchester Heritage Open Days (HODs) is back for the eighth year running and it’s jam-packed with a whole host of exciting FREE events! From fascinating tours and thought-provoking talks to family days out, HODs is all about bringing the community together to discover the rich heritage of Winchester and the beautiful surrounding areas of Hampshire.

Our online Box Office opens on 8th August so do book early to avoid disappointment! Information on all events and booking information can be found on our website www.winchesterheritageopendays.org

The theme of this year’s festival is “Creativity Unwrapped”, unwrapping the colourful history of creativity by celebrating the people, places and key historical moments that capture the gripping past of Hampshire’s cultural heritage. Whether you are keen to gain some historical insights, intrigued by the biographies of past residents, or simply want to connect with the community, there is an event for you to enjoy. Visit the charming house of the illustrious author, Jane Austen, hop on a heritage bus or pull levers at the fully operational Romsey Signal Box, attend the war artist, Nicholas Gibb’s exhibition “Ruins” featuring his captivating poetry, or take a tour around Old Southampton Cemetery and listen to remarkable stories about the sinking of RMS Titanic. Whatever your interests, there is something for all ages.

Behind the scenes, Hampshire History Trust is working hard year-round to ensure that the HODs programme is a success every September. There are some great opportunities to join our dedicated team of volunteers so if you’d like to get involved take a look at our website for current vacancies. You may be interested to know that the Trust also runs the fabulous HistBites podcast. You can find all the episodes online via the podcast’s website: www.histbites.buzzsprout.com

Hampshire History Trust is thrilled to have on-going support from our lead sponsor, Winchester College, and for additional support from Winchester BID, Winchester City Council, Hampshire County Council and our media partner Hampshire Chronicle. We also would like to thank all the heritage sites, businesses and individuals who organise events for the festival and the volunteers who help make HODs happen!

Here are just some of this year’s highlights…

Our online Box Office opens on 8th August.

For more information please visit www.winchesterheritageopendays.org

• Winchester College Guided Tours & Talks

• Uppark House & Garden

• Sandham Memorial Chapel

• Romsey Signal Box

• Big Day Out: Winchester Military Museums

• Hyde900: Medieval tile-making workshop

• St Mary’s Church, Hartley Wintney

• Gilbert White’s House & Gardens, Selborne

• Jane Austen’s House, Chawton

• Bishop’s Waltham Palace and Parish Church

• The Princess and the Oil Magnate’s Daughter, Lyndhurst

• Royal Aircraft Wind Tunnel Building, Farnborough

Our online Box Office opens on 8th August. For more information please visit - www.winchesterheritageopendays.org

Thursday 7th September 2023

7.15pm - 8.45pm at Winchester College

Hampshire History Trust is the voluntary organisation behind the Winchester Heritage Open Days festival which takes place each September.

Registered Charity No: 1191377

UPROAR! A talk by Historian Alice Loxton

Fundraising event for Hampshire History Trust

Join us for an evening with Alice Loxton as she delves into the delights of UPROAR!: Satire, Scandal and Printmakers in Georgian London - a brilliant new history of Georgian Britain through the eyes of the artists who immortalised it. UPROAR! follows the satirists as they lampoon those in power, from George III and Napoleon to the Prince Regent and Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.

This is a fundraising event and must be booked. Premium tickets £30, Standard tickets £15.

For tickets & more information please visit Eventbrite - www.eventbrite.co.uk or www.winchesterheritageopendays.org

The event is kindly supported by Winchester College

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Hampshire Open Studios 19th – 28th August 2023

contemporary sculptures, handcrafted using locally sourced timber, inspired by natural patterns together with architectural forms.

Nearby is Eileen Richardson’s venue exhibiting abstract-realist paintings and drawings that explore place, time and identity as moments of the revelation of light. A short drive to Denmead and you can visit artist Lynne Davies. Lynne's paintings and prints are collected worldwide. View her latest originals, limited editions, cards, needlefelts and children's books.

Hampshire Open

Near Bishops Waltham stop off at The Beeches Gallery. Their garden exhibition has an extensive range of art, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and jewellery. Close by in Swanmore is Jerry Smith’s studio with paintings, studies and sketches of the Meon Valley.

and galleries free of charge

With over 290 venues open this year the county is packed with options to visit! In the ten days leading up to bank holiday Monday 28th August, visitors can get the opportunity to meet the makers direct and learn more about the work.

Our colour catalogue is out from mid July or view all the listings online and new for 2023 is our Hampshire Open Studios app available from the Google Play Store and Apple Store. Download this and you can search by media, date, place, navigate via maps and save all your favourite venues. Visitors can also enter a prize draw to win £100 towards artwork from your favourite Hampshire Open Studios artist.

Across the Meon Valley you can visit numerous artist studios, galleries and workshops. New for 2023, in the east of the area, you find the studio of wood sculptor Christopher Pike in Clanfield. Showing

Mountwood Pottery near Shedfield shows stoneware domestic tableware, fountains, wall plaques, plant pots as well as bonsai, orchids, tillandsias and succulents. In Wickham visit the Wild Art Gallery with work from 25 local artists and artisans followed by Brian Eyley and Friends showing

wood carving, glass, jewellery and painting. De Garis Designs in Curdridge add colour into your life by making everyday spaces more enjoyable and luxurious. With unique one off colourful abstract paintings inspired by our land, and sea adventures.

In Botley on the 26th August the Hedge End Bobbin Lacemakers exhibit contemporary and traditional lace with demonstrations and refreshments.

There are a wide variety of venues to see along with every type of art and craft on offer in the region, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, furniture, jewellery and many more.

Entry is free and to find your nearest venue check the website, brochure or our app and look out for the pink direction arrows that will guide you to the artists’ venues. Artists are very much looking forward to inviting you to their studios and galleries and making every effort for your visit to be enjoyable and creative.

www.hampshireopenstudios.org.uk

Studios is an annual art trail where the visiting public can meet artists in their homes, studios

Wooden sculpture by Christopher Pike

Landscape by Margaret Ferrone showing at Beeches Gallery

Broughton Village Art Exhibition 2023

This is the third year of the Broughton Village Artists Exhibition. This exhibition continues to demonstrate the extraordinary and varied creative talent found in and around Broughton. There is everything here to please all tastes and interests demonstrating the outstanding variety of skill, talent and imagination that exists in our community. Please take your time to browse and enjoy the wonderful work on show.

With over 60 talented creators all under one roof including workers in Acrylics, Automata,

Basketry, Cards, Ceramics, Charcoal, Drawing, Glass Creators, Jewellery, Leather Work, Mixed Media, Oils, Papier-mâché, Pastels, Pen & Wash, Pencil Drawing, Photography, Pottery, Sculpture, Textiles, Water Colour and Wood Turning & Carving. A great opportunity to get some early Christmas presents.

We are more than delighted to welcome and support our Ukrainian artist friends who are joining our exhibition as guests this year. You can check them out as well as all the other exhibitors on the exhibition website www.broughtonvillage.art

Broughton Art Exhibition has become a must visit location with lots to look at, great coffee and

cake and the Broughton Greyhound is a fabulous pub for lunch – just a 2 minute walk. Just listen to what just five of our previous visitors had to say...

“Best exhibition around – variety – quality – friendly faces – tea and coffee from the shop next door - not to mention the lovely spacious settings.”

“What an amazing Exhibition congratulations to all concerned”

"Best and most diverse exhibits I've seen for a long time"

"Incredible! So much talent and imagination and so many from within walking distance"

“Excellent exhibition – great variety of art forms”

Broughton Village Art Exhibition 2023

Large Art Exhibition with free entry

At Broughton Village Hall

From Saturday 19th to Monday 28th August open from 10am until 5pm

Large free car park | Rapid EV Charging Station | Coffee shop onsite

Over 60 local artists and crafts people

Part of the 2023 Hampshire Open Studios

Visit an amazing array of local talent sharing their work in what is almost certainly the largest local art exhibition in Hampshire. This year we are also supporting & featuring guest artists from Ukraine

Website - Broughtonvillage.art

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Location Broughton Village Hall, High Street, Broughton, Hampshire SO20 8AX what3words.com/houseboat.interrupt.joined

August & September Hampshire Festivals & Shows

South Downs Show

Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th August

The South Downs Show has been running for decades in various formats and this year it will be a two day event. There will be lots going on including arena acts, entertaining attractions, dog shows, animal petting zoo, children’s rides and fun zone. There will also be country life stalls, alpacas, a beer tent and catering with live music. Get Your Tickets Now! Hometown

Events are thrilled to be bringing The South Downs Show back again for 2023! Thank you to everyone who attended in 2022, despite the sweltering heat we had a fantastic weekend celebrating our beautiful South Downs National Park. Building on our success in 2022, join us in 2023 for awesome arena acts, entertaining attractions, dog shows, animal petting zoo, children’s rides and fun zone, country life stalls, beer tent and catering with live music and much much more. At Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE. For more information and tickets please visit www.southdownsshow.com

CarFest South

Friday 25 August to Sunday

27th August

Carfest South will be returning to Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire in August as One Big Carfest. The 2,500 acres farm, near Overton, is owned by ex-racing driver and 1979 Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter. Created by Chris Evans, to help raise funds for UK Children’s Charities, CarFest is the largest family fundraising festival in the UK. This year’s festival weekends promise to bring us all together, to admire the fastest cars, enjoy performances from some of UK’s best artists, bands and DJs, get involved in incredible food demonstrations and meet a host of the UK’s TV, theatre, music and sports legends. Laverstoke Park Farm, Overton, Basingstoke, Hants, RG25 3DR

Winchester Sausage And Cider Festival

Saturday 19th August

The incredible Sausage and Cider Festival will be returning to Winchester, but this time for a huge outdoor festival hosted at North Walls Recreation Grounds! With over 50m of bars with an amazing range of craft cider from around the UK, cocktails, beers. Plus great food vendors with 12+ types of sausage flavour and other street food vendors available on site. From 14:00 - 23:00. North Walls Recreation Ground, 53 Nuns Rd, Winchester, SO23 7EF. For more information visit: www.sausageandciderfest.co.uk/winchester

Alresford Agricultural Show 2023

Saturday 2nd September

From 8.30am-6pm - The Alresford Agricultural Show is, quite simply, a celebration of rural life and the communities which live in it. It is a one day event, always on the first Saturday in September held in the beautiful Tichborne Park, by kind permission of the Tichborne Estate and Grange Farm Partnership. The park is transformed from cattle grazing land for 3 weeks of the year into the Showground by a dedicated team of volunteers. Tichborne Park, Alresford,

Hampshire, SO24 0PN. For more information visit: www.alresfordshow.co.uk

The Romsey Show

Saturday 9th September

8am-6pm - The Romsey Show takes place in September at Broadlands in Romsey. The Show is one of the largest one-day country shows in the South and is run by a large team of dedicated volunteers. The show provides a fantastic day out with something for all the family to enjoy! Watch displays in the main President's Ring including vintage machinery and steam engines, the Grand Parade of Livestock, Heavy Horse Parade and more. Attractions across the Showground include the popular Countryside Area with plenty of 'have a go' opportunities, livestock and equine classes, live music and stunning floral displays. Bring your dog and take part in the Family Dog Show, scurry and agility area. For more information on what's on, visit the Romsey Show website: romseyshow.co.uk Broadlands Park, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9ZE.

Hampshire Country Sports Day

Sunday 10th September

The Hampshire Country Sports Day returns to the beautiful Bereleigh Estate, East Meon, near Petersfield. Our continuous arena programme showcases rural sports with gundog and fishing demos, Inter-Hunt competition, Hound Parades, Falconry and lots more. Fancy having a go? All the family can try their hand at Clay Shooting, Archery, Target shooting and Fishing. Don’t leave your best friend at home, well behaved dogs are welcome to come and take part in the fun dog show, gun dog scurry and terrier racing. There are over 100 trade stands offering a great variety of retail therapy and a choice of local foods to tempt your taste buds and a licensed bar selling Bowman Ales, Meon Cider and larger on tap as well as a range of soft drinks. We are a fun, friendly event and we welcome everyone. We look forward to seeing you here in September. For more information visit www. hampshirecountrysportsday.co.uk Bereleigh Estate, East Meon Near Petersfield, GU32 1PH.

Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club July 2023 News

Rising stars and dramatic music

There’ll be some exciting musical experiences to enjoy at this year’s West Meon Music Festival (14th to 17th September) with brilliant award-winning young performers and a dramatic renaissance band joining the festival’s founders – the internationally acclaimed Primrose Piano Quartet.

New Rotary year - New President

Here we are at the beginning of a new Rotary year with our new President of Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Jason Rule, taking over the reins from outgoing President Sara Walker and ready in position to take over from Jason next year is President elect Ian Treveil. This year we also have one of our own Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland Rotary members, Rotarian Gordon McInally from the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland who has been selected, from a truly international cast, to be the new Rotary international President for Rotary year 2023/2024.

Helping out deserving young people

We ended the Rotary year with 2 of our eagerly anticipated and incredibly enjoyable and satisfying events, where Rotary in our local area get together to help run amazing national events for some very special young people. In mid-June several of our members turned out to assist with the manning of our local response to National Rotary KidsOut Day. This is a national event, which has been running since 1990 and has turned into the biggest single outing for disadvantaged children in the UK. With more than 30,000 children participating each year, the National Day Out is run throughout the country, in conjunction with Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI) and sees more than 10,000 Rotarians volunteer on the day at over 100 venues. Whether they live with critical health issues, in refuge or with a disability, children across the country are taken on a fun day out to the zoo, a theme park or even the seaside, often for the first time in their lives.

The end of June saw us with other Rotarians helping man a Rotary pop-up canteen at the Young Carers Festival. Every summer, YMCA Fairthorne Manor hosts the largest festival in the world for young people, between the ages 11-16, 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. It is such a great event with youngsters coming from all over the country.

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

Lovers of song will be treated to a morning of French verse settings by such composers as Fauré, Poulenc, Gounod and Debussy, when British soprano Harriet Burns focuses on the theme of love with her recital “Les Chemins de l’amour” (Pathways of Love) on Sunday 17th September. Since graduating from the Guildhall Opera School, Harriet has won a raft of international awards including the Compulsory Song Prize and Recital Prize at the International Vocal Competition in ’s-Hertogenbosch, first prize at the Maureen Lehane Vocal Awards at the Wigmore Hall and second prize and German Lied Award at the 2022 Concours Musical International de Montréal. As one Canadian critic put it: "With her lively presence, Harriet Burns mesmerised the audience – and certainly the jury – with her incomparably rich voice. Her joy in singing on stage was infectious”. She is fast-developing a reputation as a “polished, witty, expressive and sweet-toned” performer (The Times) both in recital and opera.

Saturday evening brings the chance to hear another of the country’s rising stars when double-bass player Will Duerden will join the Primrose for Schubert’s Trout Quintet. Will rose to prominence after reaching the Strings Category Final of the 2018 BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition and this year has been selected as one of six young musicians to be supported by the Young Classical Artists Trust. Will has already had several significant new works specially written for him, with premières in Milan and London.

Completing the festival’s trio of “rising stars” is pianist Thomas Kelly, who will be playing works by Chopin, Scarlatti and Rachmaninoff on Friday 15th September. Thomas has won first prizes at several international competitions including Pianale International Piano Competition, the Kendall Taylor Beethoven competition, Theodor Leschetizky competition and most recently he was awarded second prize and special prize for best semi-final performance at Hastings International Concerto Competition 2022. His recital at the festival will include works by Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Scarlatti.

There will also be a treat for lovers of early music on Saturday afternoon (16th September) when Warnford’s lovely 12th century Church of Our Lady will welcome The Gonzaga Band – one of the country’s leading specialist early music groups – exploring the works of Monteverdi and his contemporaries. Formed by cornettist Jamie Savan in 1997 the band takes its name from the Gonzaga family of Mantua who employed Claudio Monteverdi as their maestro della musica at the turn of the seventeenth century. Jamie is joined by soprano Faye Newton and Steven Devine on chamber organ.

In all there will be eight concerts during the four-day festival and full details can be found at www.westmeonmusic.co.uk where tickets (priced from £14) are also available.

The outgoing President getting ready to hand over her chain of office to Jason, who prepares to pass his Senior Vice President chain on to Ian

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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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Westlands Farm Shop

Fresh strawberries grown on the farm available now at Westlands Farm Shop, Pricketts Hill, Shedfield, Southampton

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Litigation and Dispute Resolution

At MacDonald Oates we offer our clients a tailored service in relation to a full range of disputes.

Our specialist litigation teams have considerable experience and a proven track record of dealing with claims successfully at all levels, ranging from claims in the County Court and the High Court to the Court of Appeal. We understand the pressures that disputes bring to bear on individuals and businesses. As a result we aim to resolve every matter as quickly and cost effectively as possible and where appropriate we will also offer advice on alternative dispute resolution procedures that may be considered, such as negotiation, mediation and Early Neutral Evaluation.

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We are able to offer advice on the various litigation funding options available and After the Event insurance to cover the risk of having to pay an opponent’s legal costs and Conditional Fee Agreements for appropriate cases.

We offer specialist guidance for our clients at every stage, from before proceedings have actually been issued to assisting clients with the assessment of costs and to the enforcement of a judgment. Whether you are making or defending a civil dispute claim, it is vital that you seek professional advice as soon as possible.

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St Swithun's Prep School Appoints Sue Powell as Head of Early Years Foundation Stage

St Swithun's Prep School is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Powell as Head of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Sue, who has been an integral part of the school community for the past two years, will also be joining the Senior Management Team (SMT) from September.

Sue Powell brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. As the current Head of English and a dedicated class teacher at St Swithun's Prep School, she has consistently demonstrated her passion for education and commitment to the students' well-being and academic success.

With an impressive career spanning various independent schools and spanning the

entire age range of children educated in the primary phase, Sue has gained extensive experience working with children aged 3-11. Her deep understanding of the unique needs and developmental stages of young learners has contributed to her success in fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, Sue will play a pivotal role in shaping the school's Early Years Foundation Stage provision and ensuring its alignment with best practice in pursuit of excellence in all aspects of children's development.

Outgoing Prep Headteacher Jonathan Brough stated, “I am delighted that Sue will be taking a well-deserved step up to manage our Early Years groups at St Swithun's. It has been a real joy and privilege to work alongside her in a number of different roles for over a decade. I have watched her flourish here during the past two years and I cannot wait to hear about her successes to come.”

Incoming Headteacher Liz Norris said on the appointment, 'We are thrilled that Sue will be taking on her new role as Head of

EYFS at St Swithun's Prep from September. Her extensive experience, deep commitment to education, and passion for early years learning will undoubtedly contribute to the continued growth and success of our Early Years provision. We look forward to the positive impact she will have on our students and staff alike."

Sue will officially assume her new responsibilities as Head of EYFS in September. The entire St Swithun's Prep School community congratulates her on this well-deserved appointment and wishes her every success in her new role.

St Swithun’s Prep School, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HA 01962 587206

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Community Engagement

Beyond providing exceptional care, The Alresford Hearing Studio is deeply committed to actively engaging with the community we serve. Over the past four years, we have participated in various educational initiatives, awareness campaigns, and outreach programs to spread knowledge about hearing health, the importance of regular check-ups, and have partnered with local charities and sports and social clubs.

As our family run independent hearing studio reaches the milestone of four years of supporting the local community, we take great pride in celebrating helping our customers to regain the joy of hearing and enhanced quality of life. Established in 2019 the Alresford Hearing Studio has built an unrivalled reputation locally for customer service, value and commitment to the local community. Quality testing and aftercare services coupled with investment in technology and word of mouth referrals from our valued customers has built a business that our friendly team is justly proud of. We strive to provide exceptional customer care, cutting-edge technology, and personalised solutions for over 700 local residents who have experienced hearing difficulties. We have also helped over 7000 individuals regain their hearing through the simple method of ear wax removal.

A Commitment to Exceptional Care:

From the very beginning, our primary focus has been on delivering unparalleled care to our valued customers. We understand the impact hearing loss can have on one's quality of life, relationships, and overall well-being. With our team of dedicated and highly trained audiology professionals and support staff, we are committed to providing comprehensive hearing assessments, personalised treatment plans, targeted wax removal and ongoing support throughout our customer's hearing journey.

At The Alresford Hearing Studio, we recognise the significance of staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the field of audiology. By offering the latest in hearing aid technology and advanced diagnostic tools, we ensure that our customers receive the most accurate assessments and effective solutions tailored to their unique needs. Our partnerships with leading hearing aid manufacturers enable us to offer a wide range of options, from discreet and sophisticated devices to those specifically designed for the most challenging listening environments.

Personalised Solutions:

No two patients are alike, and this principle holds true when it comes to hearing loss and rehabilitation. Understanding the importance of personalised care, our team takes the time to listen to our customers and learn about any concerns they may have to enable us to create a bespoke solution that addresses their specific individual needs, all undertaken in our relaxed studio environment.

As we mark our fourth anniversary, we would like to extend our gratitude to our loyal customers who have trusted us with their hearing health. We also extend our warmest welcome to those who are yet to experience the difference The Alresford Hearing Studio can make in their lives. To celebrate this milestone, from 1st August to 30th September we will now be offering:

Free Hearing Tests for New Patients and Special Offers on Selected Hearing Aids for New and Existing Patients

If you feel you would benefit from a free fully comprehensive hearing test then please contact our friendly team on 01962 790749 or visit alresfordhearingstudio.co.uk for more details.

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Salmon Bucatini Pasta with Creamy Spinach Sauce

SERVES 4 PEOPLE

INGREDIENTS

• 380g pasta

• 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 250g fresh salmon fillets, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed

• 100g fresh baby spinach leaves

• 160g creme fraiche

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

METHOD

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Lightly salt the boiling water, fold in the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions, about 8 minutes.

Heat the extra-virgin olive in large pan over medium-low heat, add the salmon and garlic and saute until cooked through. Once cooked put the salmon aside and then sautée the leaves for 2 minutes or until cooked through, adding a little pasta water if necessary. Once cooked drain any excess moisture and combine the spinach with the cooked salmon.

Drain the al dente pasta, add it to the pan with the salmon and spinach, and sautée all the ingredients for one more minute.

Remove the pan from the heat, carefully stir in the creme fraiche, lemon zest and chopped parsley.

Season with freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste and serve immediately.

Menu for Kids

Choose 5 items - £6.50 reduced to £5 when you mention this advert offer

1. Sandwich - ham, cheese, chocolate spread

2. Fruit - Orange, apple

3. Snack - Crisps, mini cheddar

4. Treat - See cake table

5. Drink - (small) orange / apple juice, chocolate Alpro Milk

Breakfast

See board for choices (4) - £4.50

On toast (white or brown bread) options

Fried Egg / Scrambled Egg / Cheese / Beans

Shaped pasta in a tomato sauce - £2.50

Toast and Butter / Jam / Chocolate Spread - £1.80

Drinks

Babyccino - £1.50

Apple Juice - £1.70

Orange Juice - £1.70

TEA ROOMS

Alpro Chocolate Milk - £2

Yazzoo milk shake - £2

Hot Chocolate - £1.50

Kids Luxury Hot Chocolate - £2

Desserts

Teacake - £3

Pancake - £2.30

Sundae - £5.50

Ice-Cream Cone - £2 extra scoop £1

Cake Slice - £2

Brownie - £2

Tel: 01329 486509

www.attheroebuckwickham.co.uk

Droxford Road, Soberton, PO17 5AY

A traditional country pub set along the edge of Southdown National Country Park, opposite the Forest of Bere, in between Wickham and The Meon Valley.

Serving a selection of pub favourites along with a specialised PIE menu where customers can choose their own sides, extras and toppings

Traditional Roast dinners served every Sunday.

Serving a wide variety of fine wines, locally brewed Bowman Ales, Thatchers Fusion Cider, Estrella Damm, Peroni, Grolsch & Meantime on tap along with soft drinks and hot drinks.

Reservations

For table reservations, room bookings and any other enquiries please contact us using the details below, email or Facebook messenger. Responses may take up to 24hrs. For quicker responses please phone us directly.

Opening Times

Monday closed (open bank holidays)

Tuesday 11:00-18:00

Wednesday 11:00-22:00

Thursday 11:00-22:00

Friday 11:00-23:00

Saturday 11:00-23:00

August / September Events

Wickham Festival 2023

Thur 3rd to Sun 6th August

All weekend event

Blind Lane, Wickham, Fareham Hants, PO17 5HD

The outskirts of historic Wickham village provide a picturesque setting for one of the safest and most relaxed festivals of the summer. Enjoy some great live music. Wickham is rated by many as one of the safest, most relaxed and familyfriendly festivals in the UK. They were voted ‘Best UK Festival, cap. under 15000’ at the Live UK Music Business Awards in October 2015. Each year the festival introduces new ideas and keep what works. This year there will be four stages at Wickham Festival. So as well as established artists there will be plenty of opportunities to listen to up and coming young talent who are given the chance to showcase their talents. Wickham Festival is particularly keen to promote local artists and they're sure you’ll discover some great acts throughout the weekend. For more information and tickets visit: www.wickhamfestival.co.uk

South Downs Show

Sat 12th to Sun 13th August

All day event

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire, PO8 0QE

Hometown Events are thrilled to be bringing The South Downs Show back again for 2023!

The show will include everything from awesome arena acts, entertaining attractions, dog shows, animal petting zoo, children’s rides and fun zone,

country life stalls, beer tent and catering with live music and much much more…

So many attractions and displays are included in the admission price with a totally awesome day to be had without the need to spend any more, although with the choices of food and drink on offer you may not be able to resist. The show is very animal focused and will include dog displays, dog trials as well as dog agility activities and so please look out for more info on how to book a place for your dog to join in… or they are more than welcome to just come along and enjoy the show!

Days Out with Thomas at the Watercress Line

686979 or email chrissie.barlow@ home-startwinchester.org.uk

Hambledon Horticultural Society Summer Show

Saturday 26th August

From 2pm Hambledon Village Hall PO7 4RW

Sponsored by The Country House Co. and DeMellow & Co. Admission is £1, children are free. Displays of: Flowers, Vegetables, Fruit, Cookery, Photography and Crafts. Refreshments are available including: Plant Stalls, Live Music, Pimm's Tent, Market Stalls and more. Schedules for entries are sold at the People's Market, Hambledon Show Secretary Mr Martin Hartridge (email hamhortsoc@gmail.com)

Flower Pots Beer Festival

Sat 12th - Sun 20th August

From 9am to 4.30pm

Watercress Line, Alresford, SO24 0BL

Come and enjoy a day out with Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. Parking at Ropley Station SO24 0BL.

Bumper Bramdean Car Boot Sale In aid of Home-Start Winchester

Sun 13th August

Gates Open 8am

Wood Lane, Bramdean, SO24 0JW

Directions from A272 and A31 sponsored by Hellards Estate Agents. Boots £10, Vans and Trailers £15, cash only Admission by donation Refreshments available For more information call 01962 771971 or 07976

Fri 25th - Sun 27th August

All Day Event

The Flower Pots Inn, Brandy Mount, Cheriton, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0QQ

Alresford Show 2023

Saturday 2nd September

From 8.30am to 6pm Tichborne Park, SO24 0PN

Alresford Show - Meet farm animals from Shire horses to chickens, from prize cattle to sheep. Watch ferret racing, admire the birds of prey and buy country crafts; give your family a day out which will reconnect you to the countryside. www.alresfordshow. co.uk/

The Hinton Arms

Annual Vintage Car Show

Sunday 3rd September

From 10am to 5pm

The Hinton Arms, Cheriton, SO24 0NH

Taste of Wickham

Sunday 10th September

From 10am to 4pm Wickham Square, PO17 5JT

Enlighten your senses at our free day out as you enjoy a flavour of what Wickham has to offer. The event showcases local shopping from craft producers, food sellers and businesses enhanced with live music and lots of free children's entertainment set in one of the largest remaining village market squares in England. Free park and ride and park and stride is available. For more information see tasteofwickham.com

Dare2Express-Tival

Frid 22nd to Sun 24th Sept

All Day Event

Meon Springs, Whitewool Farm East Meon, GU32 1HW

Come and join in the Dare2Express team alongside 250 other people for a weekend of outdoor activities, including talks by some truly inspirational people from all walks of life. How much? Only £25 adult and £15 child. Where? Meon Springs Estate at East Meon, Hampshire. What's included? 6 main meals across the weekend, tent pitch spot and parking, plus all events (with optional extras like fully set-up glamping). Join us for the whole weekend, or just a day, it's up to you! Get your ticket today at www.dare2express. org Dare2Express is a registered charity based in Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire. Charity number 1166072.

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Approved by trading standards

AT BRAMDEAN GARAGE A272 BRAMDEAN WANTED

CARS FOR CASH

AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE LACK OF AVAILABLE CARS BELOW, NOW WOULD BE A FANTASTIC TIME TO SELL ANY CAR NOT BEING USED AND GET A GREAT PRICE FOR IT.

The following cars have been carefully selected because of their low mileage, excellent condition and service history.

2008 (08) Land Rover Defender 110, County Station wagon, 7 seats, cloth interior, winter pack (heated front seats and windscreen). towing and exterior protection pack (lights, steering/sump guard, wing and bonnet protectors) SOLD

2019 (19) Honda Jazz 1.3 EX Nav Automatic, 5 door, Sat Nav, front and rear parking sensors rear camera, climate control, cruise control, 22,000mls £16,395

2017 (17) Skoda Rapid 1.2 SE Spaceback Sport, Sat nav, parking sensors, moon roof, cruise control, 1 private owner 12,500 miles. £11,995

2014 (14) Audi A1 Sport 5 door, Air conditioning, cruise control, 58,000 miles, £8995

2003 (53) Toyota Corolla T3 1.6 vvti Air conditioning, full service history 66,000 miles £2995

Viewing by appointment only please.

VIEW OUR CURRENT STOCK AT www.andrews-autosource.co.uk/vehicles-for-sale

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CARS HAVE SERVICE HISTORY

BRAMDEAN GARAGE, A272, BRAMDEAN TEL: 07811 041653 OR TEL: 01962 732 995

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.

Please contact us regarding our complementary design and quotation service, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Telephone: 01489 536187

Email: sales@town-and-country.co.uk

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Hands up who is feeling more than a little exhausted?

Whether it’s hot summer nights chasing away even the merest whisper of a good night’s rest, a heavy work schedule or just the regular activities of the week taking their toll, many people are recognising the need for a summer reset.

For many of us, the longer days and extra sunlight provide a welcome boost to our overall health and wellbeing but in reality, with the busy lives everybody leads, life in the summer can be busier than ever and can provide conflicting challenges.

With the unpredictability of the British summertime, it is easy to fall into the trap of not wasting the sunlight, whether that is to do necessary outdoor chores such as gardening or indeed to seize the opportunity to have some social time. And then there’s the endless debate of needing more sunlight whilst also being careful not to sizzle ourselves like a sausage on the barbecue!

As a twenty-something, our generation seems to have leapt onto the wellness and self care train. In reality, though, seasons can derail our usual go-to routines of self nourishment. It’s perhaps harder to curl up with a book and a hot chocolate in summer when the feeling of your own hair at the back of your neck makes you determined to shave it all off.

Over the course of the remaining warmer months, I have set myself some challenges in the name of heightening my feelings of wellness and giving myself a rather needed energy boost. With this in mind, my first challenge was to purchase a wearable activity tracker. Yes, I officially have joined the cult!

In all honesty, I am not entirely sure if wearing an expensive gadget on my arm will really do much in the grand scheme but as Britain can be a guilt-motivation nation, perhaps my spending out on said gadget would encourage its use in my day to day life. Perhaps…

And so began negotiating the rabbit warren of online purchase review hunting. It has always been an awe-inspiring discussion in our household that men and women of centuries gone past possessed the mental capacity to successfully navigate the high seas to far flung lands and discover new countries and cultures. And yet if you were to put them in front of a computer

and a string of product reviews and I don’t doubt that their mental prowess would plunge into the chaos that their 21st century descendants suffer.

“What do you think of this one?” I said, shifting position in the chair. It had been a long session trawling through endless products.

“This one what?” Said brother mine. Wordlessly I pointed to the screen. He shrugged, “It’s alright.” I had figured this much out myself, owing to the shortlisted items now being presented to the rest of the family.

“What do the reviews say?”

“Mixed,” I responded truthfully. “Some people complained that the company wouldn’t refund them after their dog chewed through the strap, others wanted to know why a waterproof wearable didn’t survive a drop in the loo. This one says it hasn’t got a side button. Do you think I should get one with a side button?”

A half-hearted discussion ensued. A side button was not a really relevant aspect but before you know it, you suddenly find yourself so severely influenced by the fountain of wisdom that pours from the anonymous reviews that you are now on a quest to find a wearable activity tracker complete with side button, long battery life, removable strap, functional app and with the capacity to make you a cup of tea in the morning - all in the colour Cornish Sea Azure blue.

“Well what about this one?” I shook my head, “It’s too big I’m afraid.” Another product was suggested, again, I shook my head, “Too small unfortunately.”

“What are you - Goldilocks?” Brother mine exploded. “You strap it to your arm, look at it at irregular intervals to see if it’s counting the steps you haven’t taken and then forget to charge it! Just get any old one.”

He might have had a point. Not that I would admit that under the unwritten sibling code, subsection three, paragraph five. In the end, a purchase was successfully completed and a few days later a package arrived. The first challenge of my summer wellness project was complete, next came the acid test.

Written by Mica Bale

Meon Valley U3a

We are a small friendly u3a of about 80 members at present and always warmly welcome new members. So please come and try us out! Annual memberships will renew in September. Current annual membership is £12.

Meetings are usually held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in the afternoon at 2pm in the Houghton Room at the Wickham Centre, Wickham. Meetings with member speakers are free to members and £1 for guest speakers. Visitors are welcome for £2 per meeting. (There may be times when the advertised speaker may be unable to attend, and a different talk given). Tea and biscuits are available after the talks. Each talk lasts about 1 hour. The book table will be available for books, DVDs, and puzzles to be exchanged for donations (going to charity).

We commence our Autumn/Winter series of lectures on

Tuesday 5/9/23 at 2pm: Dr Lyndon Palmer -The Isle of Lewis historic chess sets.

Tuesday 19/9/23 at 2pm: Mike Hollis - Q ships

Tuesday 3/10/23 at 2pm: Jennie Burkett - Eye disease.

Tuesday 17/10/23 at 2pm: Jim Busby - Historic Fareham High St.

Tuesday 7/11/23 at 2pm.: Jane Salmon - History of Shedfield

Tuesday 21/11/23 at 2pm: Joe Marsden - Defence and life in the Falklands after the conflict.

Tuesday 5/12/23 at 2pm: Professor Duncan Colin-Jones -DNA

Tuesday 19/12/23 at 2pm: Fun quiz organised by Glyn Edwards, and Christmas cheer to follow.

Members are also invited to attend our small groups which include Egyptology, poetry reading, petanque, strolling group, art appreciation, book reading groups and in the summer when lectures cease, we usually offer 3 outside visits.

General enquiries to: Sylvia Wells email: sylviawells@talktalk.net

Website: u3asites.org.uk/meon-valley

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Silk Self Storage have a selection of containers and individual units, 24 hour CCTV, easy access, gated entry and based in a friendly rural location offering very competitive rates. Contact us on 01962 771815 or email: storage@silkservices.co.uk

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Silk Self Storage have a selection of containers and individual units, 24 hour CCTV, easy access, gated entry and based in a friendly rural location offering very competitive rates.

Contact us on 01962 771815 or email: storage@silkservices.co.uk

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Going Batty

As dusk falls over a Hampshire chalk stream, those looking skyward may see strange shadows flit into view.

Charismatic and enigmatic in equal measure, bats are some of the UK’s most fascinating animals. Our county’s chalk streams – each humming with insect life – make it an attractive place for these winged wonders.

Many different bat species frequent our waterways, from the high-flying noctule to the diminutive soprano pipistrelle. The Daubenton’s bat is even called the “water bat” for its love of ponds, lakes, and rivers. When the sun goes down, this aerial expert can be seen swooping close to the water in search of a tasty meal.

Every bat species has its favourite food, but all feast on various types of insects. Chalk stream residents like mayflies and caddisflies are on the menu, as are mosquitoes, moths, and beetles. The tiny size of their prey means that bats spend a lot of time hunting – the common pipistrelle can eat 3,000 insects in one night!

While their abundant insect life makes them great places for feeding, our chalk streams have more to offer. Bankside trees supply temporary shelter, while bridges provide potential roosting spaces. Female bats roost together in the summer, when they have their babies, and all bats hibernate in roosts during the winter.

Sadly, like many wildlife species, the UK’s bats are struggling to thrive. Loss of habitat, shrinking insect populations, disease, and pollution have caused their numbers to decline in recent years. Luckily there are local volunteers, like those of Hampshire Bat Group, who are supporting these amazing animals.

Among the group’s many projects is the installation of 65 bat boxes in the Alresford and Overton areas. The project, which received two Watercress and Winterbournes Community Grants, aims to provide roosting spaces near the River Alre and Upper Test. The boxes will be checked twice a year for signs of use.

If you’d like to support our local bats, there are many ways to help. You could hang a bat

box on a tree or a wall of your home. You could also turn your garden into a bat haven – try adding a pond, reducing artificial light, and planting night-scented flowers. The Bat Conservation Trust website has lots of good advice.

Do you have an idea for a chalk stream project? You could receive up to £5,000 to make your vision a reality, with a Watercress and Winterbournes Community Grant. For more details, visit www.hiwwt.org.uk/ winterbournes/communitygrants. Our work is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Free Online Talks

The Murky World of Water Resources

Guest speaker – WildFish

10th August, 7-8pm

Southern Water’s 2024 Water Resources Management Plan

Guest speaker – Southern Water

22nd August, 7-8pm

Book at: www.hiwwt.org.uk/events

Photograph © Chris Damant

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Friendly, professional advice on all areas of family law in the centre of Bishop's Waltham. Our friendly family team will do everything possible to guide you through the process and securing the right outcome for you and your family, no matter the situation.

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