Petersfield Forum - Issue 11 - August 2023

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August / September Events

The Spread Eagle Charity Music Festival - In aid of The Rosemary Foundation

Saturday 5th August

All Day Event

The Spread Eagle, Liss, GU33 6JU

The Spread Eagle are celebrating and raising money for the local charity The Rosemary Foundation by holding a mini festival of local live music and entertainment for all ages. The event is FREE ENTRY and there will be the chance to give donations on the day. There are online tickets that are completely free OR you can turn up on the day. (We advise that you book ahead as we will have limited space).

South Downs Show

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

non-participating children will require tickets to the Deer Park. *Weather permitting the sessions will be held outdoors, Should the weather not be suitable Teddy Bears’ Picnic sessions will take place in the Deer Hub.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Tuesday 15th August

From 7pm to 10pm

1 St Peter's Rd, Petersfield, GU32 3HX

Sat 26th to Mon 28 August

Sat 7-10pm, Sun 10am - 10pm Mon 10am - 6pm

Petersfield Town Centre

Pimm's, awesome live music and market stalls and are excited to be bringing you the first Summer Festival from Petersfield Community Events! For more information visit: www.petersfieldfest.com/ petersfieldsummerfestival

Sat 12th to 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. More info availabe from the Watercress Line.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Sky Park Farm

A story of marriage, wealth, jealousy and lies. Falstaff is down on his luck, so decides to restore his fortunes by seducing the wives of two wealthy merchants. The wives discover he sent them identical letters and take revenge by playing tricks on Falstaff when he comes calling. This comic humiliation of a foolish, would-be seducer is filled with live music and colourful characters. Presented by Folksy Theatre. 15th August 2023. The event takes place at Petersfield Musuem Courtyard. Tickets: £15 Available from folksytheatre.co.uk

Petersfield Fringe Festival

Sat 12th to Sun 13th August

All Day Event

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Petersfield, 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 the choices of food and drink on offer you may not be able to resist.

Monday 14th August

From 10.30-11.30 & 1.45-1.45

Sky Park Farm, Petersfield GU31 5PT

Our family-friendly Deer Ranger, Emily, will host picnics at 10:30 and 12:45 on Monday 14th August. Our little picnic participants will meet at the Visitor Centre and stroll through the Deer Park to our Dew Pond* where the group will play games and enjoy their picnic lunch. Picnic sessions will last for one hour. Tickets cost £10 per child and include a picnic lunch (dairy-free and vegetarian options available), plus day access for ticketed children to the Adventure Playground, Deer Park and Easter Egg Trail. Advance booking is required. Parents, guardians and

Steep Flower Show

Saturday 26th August

From 2pm to 4pm

Bedales School, Church Rd, Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DG

This village event has been at the centre of the village calendar for over a hundred years and will again be showing off entrants flowers, vegetables, crafts and arts along with entertainment from a live band, games, drinks and lots of yummy cakes!

Petersfield Summer Festival

We can't wait to be back in August this year for another weekend packed with sunshine,

Thur 31st to Sat 2nd Sept

From 7.30pm on Thursday to 10pm on Saturday

Churcher's College Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4AS

A brand new event to the Petersfield Theatre Scene. Entertainment Events brings you the Petersfield Fringe Festival hosted in the Assembly Hall at Churcher’s College, raising funds for The Rosemary Foundation.

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

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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.

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 –

Hampshire Open Studios is an annual art trail where the visiting public can meet artists in their homes, studios and galleries free of charge

With over 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.

There are lots of venues to visit in and around Petersfield town with 10 venues in close proximity. Start off by visiting the Rushes Road Creatives who are a group of contemporary artists and makers based in Petersfield. On show will be works by Theresa Christie (graphic designs), Roy Duke (fused glass), Margaret Newbigin (prints & paintings), Phil Russell (book binding), Helen Sill (drawing & textile art), Jenny Woodgate (handmade brushes).

New for 2023 is painter Harrison Jones in Winchester Road. Nearby is the annual show from Petersfield Arts & Crafts Society in the Festival Hall, Gallery No. 30 on the High Street or drop into the Physic Garden to see Liss in Stitches exhibiting all things textile and thread.

Passing through town heading east visit the studio of Frans de Leij, showing expressive watercolour paintings inspired by nature. His focus is on wildlife, specifically the study of birds and their environment.

Keep going half a mile down the Midhurst Road visit Loam Studio exhibiting contemporary ceramics work by Jack Allum, Annabelle Hulewicz, Liz McKenzie and Ruth Mawer. The studio focuses on teaching wheel thrown stoneware. Immediately next door the Herbert Headley Gallery is showing a

curated collection of paintings, sculpture and ceramics featuring work by Hampshire artists inspired by landscape, light and life. A short distance further is the Courtyard Gallery at Durleighmarsh Farm where you can see vibrant original paintings from three local artists, Sue Colyer's stunning watercolours, Freda Line's evocative landscapes and Barbara Whitbourn's award winning abstract landscapes. Also available are Giclee prints and cards.

There are a wide variety of artwork 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.

Liss in Stitches

Rushes Road Creatives

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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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.

SILK SELF STORAGE

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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

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.

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

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

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Wood Farm, Bramdean, Hampshire, SO24 0JH

E: storage@silkservices.co.uk

T: 01962 771815

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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.

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

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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.

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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

Welcome to the Socal BBQ Shop... the home of BBQ. With over 30 years’ experience we know a thing or two about it and would love to share our passion with you. In store we stock all the major brands and then some, so whether you’re looking to sear, smoke, roast, braise, skewer, rotisserie, bake or just plain grill then we have you covered. Come and join us on a Saturday and experience a free demo day or sign up to one of our assorted BBQ Masterclasses. We look forward to seeing y’all soon. Did I mention we stock Yeti? It’s worth dropping in just to view their range!

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Choosing the right grass for your garden

Which lawn grass is best?

How is your lawn looking? If it’s not great, then understanding the reasons behind that is important to its improvement. Perhaps it could have more to do with the grass type than how the grass is cared for. Most people assume grass is just grass and give little thought to the different species of grasses, or indeed the varieties of grass within the species.

Why is lawn grass type important?

Different grass types have different characteristics. These influence the suitability of one grass over another in the setting for which it is being used. If you have ever been on a golf course and noticed how short the grass is cut on the greens and tees, this is far shorter than most grass in a domestic lawn should be cut. That’s because the grass of the golf green has been selected for its ability to tolerate short mowing. Grass on a football pitch is not mown as short but needs to recover quickly from destructive boots with studs. Maybe it seems obvious that different grass types need to be used in these two different examples. So why not in your lawn?

Choosing lawn grass types

Things have moved forward massively in seed breeding and improvement of lawn grass varieties. Suppliers run trials to develop grass with certain key attributes. Grass that is deeper rooted, drought or disease resistant, greener, quicker to germinate, more tolerant of acid or alkaline soils, harder wearing… the list goes on and on. The reason they invest in this is that there are many different applications for how amenity grass is used and the environment in which it is grown. The grass seed they supply needs to perform well in those environments. If you live on the Isle of Wight, you are likely to need different lawn grass varieties than if you live on the Isle of Man.

What grass seed should I use?

Understanding how you use your lawns, how you want them to look, and what environment you are growing them in, influences what species should be chosen for your specific requirements. Some people love to mow their lawn and are dedicated to the task, wanting neat lines and a short leaf. Bent grasses and fescues are suited to this. Others may want a hard-wearing lawn that children and the dog can tear around on. Dwarf rye grasses can work well in these environments but are less tolerant of short mowing and don’t reproduce to fill the gaps in the lawn – meaning you need to consider annual over-seeding. Maybe smooth stalk meadow grass would be better, or a creeping red fescue or brown top bent… the list goes on.

Should I over-seed my lawn?

How did your lawn come to exist? Maybe you inherited it when you moved to your home. Perhaps you had it laid from turf, or sown from seeds bought without consideration of the points raised above. Is your lawn ideally suited to the growing conditions in your garden and how you want to use it? If not, it can be adjusted to provide you with a better-looking lawn that you can enjoy all year round? That is the beauty of over-seeding a lawn. You don’t have to make do with the grass plants that the turf grower found easiest or quickest to grow and sell. Or a lawn grown from cheaper seed by a housing developer. We can introduce new grasses that are better suited to you and your family.

Should I seed or turf my lawn?

Turfing is instant, like laying a carpet or buying a suit off the peg. Who is to say how well that turf is going to cope with the specific conditions in your garden. A bespoke suit is likely to fit you and your needs better. A bespoke lawn can be created exactly to fit you, your garden and how you want to use it. Lawns grown from seed always establish better than those grown from turf as the grass varieties in the chosen seed mix will be better suited to the growing conditions. This may all sound relatively complicated. If lawncare was easy, we wouldn’t be in business. The great news is that your existing lawn can be altered significantly with professional overseeding. If you think you deserve a better lawn then get in touch with a lawncare professional.

Ian Kenyon sits on the committee of the UK Lawn Care Association and owns Shrekfeet Professional Lawncare. He is always happy to offer friendly, professional advice and help:

T: 01962 460146 www.shrekfeet.com

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Our Professional Lawn Treatments are guaranteed to significantly improve your lawn

• Seasonal lawn treatments carried out by by our fully qualified technicians. We notify you in advance of our visit date, you don’t need to be at home when we attend.

• Our Technicians are fully licenced and criminal-records checked giving you complete peace of mind.

• Everything we use in your garden is licenced for use on domestic lawns and completely safe for pets, people and wildlife – that means bees too.

• After each visit you will receive our ‘after-service’ email, detailing when we attended and any guidance our Technician’s have to offer. You will also receive our quarterly newsletter with hints and tips of what you can do to help us improve your lawn – things like mowing guidance, when to water etc.

Spring Nutrition

Our Spring Nutrition is like a lawn buffet, providing a gradual, controlled amount of food in manageable quantities right when your lawn needs it. A technical coating locks in nutrition until the days are warm enough for grass to begin to grow. Gradually released nutrition provides measured dose of nutrients for up to six months.

Weed Control (Spring, Summer and Autumn) – let’s keep the flowers in the borders where they belong

Fully tested and licenced, our weed control is safe for people, pets and wildlife (yes that means bees too). Our weed control programme is designed to provide the best suited weed treatment for the time of year to manage even the most challenging of lawn weeds.

Summer Nutrition – Totally safe to apply when there’s no rain

Made with a unique bio-stimulant with high levels of amino acid providing both stress relief for summer lawns and boosting the health of essential soil microbes, which help to feed and protect your grass plants. Blended without any fast release nutrition this essential summer feed will provide controlled-release nutrition evenly over a 3-month period.

Autumn Nutrition – Developing health grass ready for winter Shorter darker autumn days call for specialist nutrition focussed on root development and general plant health, meaning your lawn is better prepared for the challenges of winter and also ready for next spring.

Winter Moss Control & Winter Lawn Tonic

Providing blackening of lawn moss and green-up of grass, our winter lawn treatment helps to control moss whilst aiding your lawn through the challenges of winter weather.

Formulated and developed for its bio-stimulant properties, our organic plant-based lawn tonic is rich in significant levels of amino acids, and carbohydrate and acts as a food source for beneficial soil microbes essential to plant health. Call 01962 460146