Petersfield Forum - Issue 10 - July 2023

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July Events

Petersfield Community Choir “Sounds of Summer” Concert

Wednesday 5th July

From 7.30pm

St. Peter’s Church, The Square, Petersfield

Free concert with retiring collection for Home Start.

2023 Summer Music Festival

Tues 11th to Sun 16th July

From 7pm to 10pm

The Half Moon, 32 London Rd, Petersfield, GU31 4BE

Five days of live and local music, hosted in the garden at The Half Moon, raising funds for The Rosemary Foundation

Tickets start from just £4 per session and 100% of your ticket money goes to The Rosemary Foundation.Line Up- Wednesday 12th July – Black Cherry Jam, supported by Mea CulpaThursday 13th July – Rehab Blues

Friday 14th July – The Mustangs, Mark Vennis & Different Place, Gary O’Connor Band

Saturday 15th July – The Trevor John Band, DreamWeaver, Rescue Mission, Microdots (Reggae), Chloe & Tom Acoustic Duo, Cascade, Fleur & Oliver, Rock Choir, Tony Johnson & Friends

Sunday 16th July – SlippedDisc.

An evening in the garden with Jack Savoretti

Plus Special Guests

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Saturday 15th July

From 6pm Bereleigh Estate, East Meon, Nr. Petersfield, GU32 1PH

8.30pm (Doors open at 6.00pm)

Tickets available from the website: www.jacksavorettiatbereleigh. co.uk/

Hedgerow Basketry Workshops at Butser Ancient Farm

rollicking season. Join us for a family-friendly festival in the beautiful surroundings of Wylds Farm. Start your evening with street food or a picnic and live music at the Bottoms Up Bar, before taking you seats for one of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies, Twelfth Night….. Tickets on sale at One Tree Books, Lavant Street or online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ whats-on/hampshire/wylds-farm/ twelfth-night/e-dgabga

Outdoor theatre: Peter Pan at Chawton House

Wednesday 19th July

Thur 20th to Mon 24th July

At 10.30, 12.00 and 1pm Sky Park Farm, Petersfield, GU31 5PT

Minibeasts, and More! For all the curious minds out there, Tom’s reptile show is a must-attend event. Are you fascinated by frogs, motivated by minibeasts, or yearning to touch a gecko?

Sunday 16th July

From 10am to 4pm Chalton Ln, Chalton, Waterlooville PO8 0BG

Discover a craft that has never been replicated by a machine! Learn the traditional and sustainable craft of basket weaving on this relaxed day course, and turn natural hedgerow materials into your own basket! Tickets £85 per person 10am - 4pm with a break for lunch. Use natural materials like hazel, willow, ivy, and bramble Learn to create a frame and weave your basket. Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings Please note exact materials available will vary. Find out more on our website: www. butserancientfarm.co.uk

Petersfield Shakespeare Festival – Twelfth Night

Tues 18th to Sun 23rd July

From 5.30pm to 11pm Wylds Farm, Warren Road, Liss, GU33 7DF

The Petersfield Shakespeare Festival returns for another

From 6pm to 9pm CHawton House, Chawton, Alton, GU34 1SJ

This summer, join Slapstick Picnic for a theatrical treat like no other as they whip up a three-hander version of J M Barrie’s classic play: Peter Pan. Let your imagination soar as they dish out this timeless tale of hapless pirates, feral children and a particularly punctual reptile. This show isn’t just for kids; their brilliant buffoonery will have picnickers of all ages cackling into their coleslaw. This is one flight of fancy you don’t want to miss! This is an outdoor production, so please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather! Homemade refreshments are available to purchase from the Old Kitchen Tearoom. Chairs, picnics, blankets and any other low level accessories are welcome, otherwise you can rent a chair from Chawton House for £3. Tickets: Standard – £19.50. Visit www.chawtonhouse.org for booking.

Tom’s Talking Reptiles

at

Sky Park Farm

Reptile Show with Tom: Fascinating Frogs, Motivated

Tom’s captivating show will introduce you to a variety of reptiles, including a chance to meet a bearded dragon. With Tom’s expertise and engaging presentation style, this educational experience is both thrilling and informative. For more information and booking visit: skyparkfarm.com £10.50 per child.

Stay Wild Family festival in Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Friday 21st to Sunday 23 July

All day event

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

A family-friendly camping weekend where adults and children can explore their wild side, learn new skills try new activities and share adventures. The Festival is located in the beautiful Queen Elizabeth country park. Weekend Camping can be booked or one day passes. Tickets available from www. staywildfestival.co.uk. There will be activities and workshops and entertianment throughout the day and evenings.

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Petersfield Climate Action Network

A NEW Petersfield Award for Green Business of the Year

Motivated by a desire to support local businesses in becoming more sustainable, Petersfield Climate Action Network are working with Petersfield Awards to deliver a brand new category for 2023: Green Business of the Year.

PeCAN are sponsoring this new Petersfield Award to highlight the efforts local businesses are making, spark conversations around sustainability and share experience and knowledge.

Feedback from local businesses suggests that many owners want to be more sustainable but lack the time, knowledge, and resources to make necessary changes. Others are fully focused on running their businesses and are not aware of opportunities to increase sales of sustainable products and services, or find themselves unprepared for sustainability risks, such as losing business to greener competitors or cost increases linked to unsustainable parts of their supply chains. Some business owners may not know about grants, business tools, and networking opportunities that could help them to capture sustainable business opportunities and address the risks of not doing so.

The criteria are detailed opposite. The business you nominate does not need to fit into all these criteria, one will do! These efforts should not go unnoticed, please help us to celebrate them.

Make your nomination now and encourage others to do the same before

the deadline on 31st July: petersfieldfest. com/petersfieldawards

Criteria

Businesses that have done something innovative, impactful, or inspiring in one or more of these areas:

1. Environmental Impact: Measures the business's footprint and efforts to reduce energy, water, waste and emissions.

2. Sustainable Practices: Evaluates eco-friendly sourcing, circular economy initiatives and reduced plastic usage.

3. Innovation and Green Technologies: Considers adoption of renewable energy, energy-efficient equipment and smart technologies.

4. Social Responsibility: Assesses community engagement, diversity, fair labour practices and social impact projects.

5. Education and Awareness: Examines efforts to educate and raise awareness about environmental issues.

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Petersfield Museum & Art Gallery

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery is delighted to announce a new exhibition Anita Klein: Modern Icons from 10 June - 23 July

Anita Klein (b.1960) is an acclaimed painter and printmaker and is well-known for her witty, charismatic, warm, and poignant artwork. This exhibition presents paintings and original prints that explore key aspects of Klein’s work, including motherhood and family as valid subject matter for art and the central importance of drawing, design, and harmony in her compositions.

As a student at the Slade School of Fine Art, London, in the early 1980s, Klein was instinctively drawn to the immediacy and poignancy of figurative art. Encouraged by Paula Rego, a visiting lecturer, to seek a way forward in the visual diaries that she had been keeping, Klein focused her artistic gaze on her life and young family. Rego also inspired Klein to experiment with printmaking. It was through these early woodcuts and drypoint etchings that Klein began to develop her distinctive style, which is widely loved and admired by so many.

Primarily using her friends and family as inspiration, Klein creates images that reflect her commitment to the idea that everyday experiences are memorable, valuable, and universal. She says of her career, ‘I have been making pictures of my everyday life, like a visual diary, for the past 40 years’.

Although the people in her pictures are based on herself or those close to her, she is not interested in creating individual portraits. Instead, she wants to capture how the moment feels and for this to resonate with the viewer and their own lives. The experience of daily life within a family or domestic environment is a rich source of inspiration for those artists who have chosen to engage with it. Still, it has also often been overlooked and undervalued. Through the work of Klein, and other artists and writers, there is a gradual shift towards greater recognition and status.

This direct connection with the viewer, the placing of individuals at the heart of the narrative and the power and beauty of a carefully balanced and harmonious composition are qualities that Klein is inspired by in the work of early Italian Renaissance painters. In 1984, while still a student at the Slade School of Fine Art, London, Klein was awarded the Joseph Webb Memorial Prize by the Royal Society of PainterPrintmakers to spend the summer drawing from the Italian masters. She lived in Arezzo, Tuscany and spent a month exploring the frescos of Masaccio (1401-1428), Giotto (1267-1337) and Piero della Francesca (1415-1492). The classical ideas of beauty and harmony she saw in the careful arrangement of the figure within these Italian paintings continue to inspire Klein. Today she has a small flat in Anghiari where she regularly focuses on her paintings, several of which are included in this exhibition.

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk

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Crab & Asparagus Tart

SERVES 4 PEOPLE

PASTRY INGREDIENTS

• 180g plain flour

• 90g cold butter, cut into small pieces

• 1 egg yolk mixed with 2 tbsp water (reserve the white for glazing the pastry)

FILLING INGREDIENTS

• 200g fresh crab meat (½ white, ½ brown meat)

• 300g tender asparagus

• 2 large eggs

• 1 egg yolk

• 260ml double cream

METHOD

Heat the oven to 200C. Making the pastry. Seive the flour into a large bowl with a pinch of salt, then add the diced butter. Take a table knife or pastry scraper and continue to cut the butter into smaller pieces in the flour. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, then add the egg yolk and water.

Use the knife or pastry scraper to cut in the liquid and then pull the mix together with your hands, trying not to overwork it, until you have a ball of pastry. Alternatively, put the flour, salt and butter into a food processor and whizz until you have crumbs. Add the liquid and pulse the mixture until it comes together. Wrap the pastry and chill in the fridge for about 10 mins, before rolling out to fit your tin. Chill again for at least 30 mins.

Blind bake the pastry: cover it with greaseproof paper, fill it with baking beans or dried pulses and place in the oven for about 15 mins or until the pastry is almost ready. Remove the paper and beans, prick the pastry with a fork and place back in the oven for another 5-10 mins, until the really dry and crisp. Brush with a little beaten egg white and bake for an extra 2 mins. This may seem a rigmarole, but soggy pastry can be the ruination of a perfect tart.

Turn the oven down to 180C. Cut the asparagus spears to fit the tart. Plunge into boiling water for about 1 min if pencil-thin and just 2-3 mins for finger-thick spears. Drain and refresh in a bowl of cold water.

Beat the eggs and yolk with a fork, stir in the cream and white crabmeat and season with a little salt and pepper. Once the tart shell is ready, spread a layer of the brown crab meat over the base (this is where most of the crab favour is) and then pour over the crab custard. Arrange the asparagus on top of the tart and carefully place in the oven for 20-25 mins, until the filling is set and just wobbly.

Allow to sit for about 15 mins before removing the tin and serving warm with a simple salad and perhaps some new potatoes.

Settlement Agreements and talking ‘off the record’

‘Using a settlement agreement to bring an employment relationship to an end, and effectively wipe the slate clean, can be very useful. But, to start the conversation, employers need to be able to speak off the record,’ says Linda Wilson, Partner and Head of Employment with MacDonald Oates. ‘There are ways that this can be done, but it’s not as simple as just stating something is off the record – employers need to take care and be aware of a few limitations.’

What is a settlement agreement?

A settlement agreement is a binding agreement to waive most contractual and statutory employment rights against the employer, usually in exchange for a payment and sometimes other benefits such as an agreed reference.

To protect the employee, where there may be an imbalance of power, the agreement is only binding if certain conditions are met. Most significantly, unless the agreement is reached through Acas, the employee must receive advice from a lawyer or an appropriately qualified advisor.

Benefits of a settlement agreement

Dismissing an employee can be fraught with risk. Employers need to have a legally sound reason and must follow a fair dismissal process. If not, an employee with more than two years’ service could successfully bring a claim for unfair dismissal. Employees do not need two years’ service if they can establish that something else was at play, such as discrimination or if the employer found the employee difficult because they ‘blew the whistle’.

Using a settlement agreement can avoid the cost, delay, hassle, and risk of instigating dismissal procedures. Unless certain rights are carved out, a suitably worded settlement agreement should prevent the employee from bringing claims against the employer.

Benefits of ‘off the record’ discussions

Talking ‘off the record’ allows for a frank discussion without the risk of it

being used in evidence before a court or employment tribunal. Otherwise, if the employer asks the employee whether they would be interested in an agreed exit, the employee could resign and claim constructive unfair dismissal. Alternatively, if the employee is dismissed further down the line, the employee could use this conversation in an unfair dismissal claim to show that the performance management process was a sham and the employer ‘wanted them out’ all along.

When are conversations ‘off the record’?

If there is a dispute with the employee, the ‘without prejudice’ rule may apply to protect communications genuinely aimed at resolving the dispute through settlement. This could apply to all types of employment claims, but does not apply in exceptional circumstances such as where the communications involve fraud or blackmail. If there is no dispute with the employee, and provided certain conditions are met, an employer can have what are known as ‘protected conversations’ without the risk of the conversation coming back to haunt them.

A word of warning; this protection only applies to unfair dismissal claims and discussions before the employee has left. If the employee has other potential claims, such as for discrimination, the conversation could form evidence in a tribunal. The protection also does not apply if the discussions involve ‘improper behaviour’.

We can talk you through the timing and what you need to cover to make sure conversations are ‘off the record’. There are ways to efficiently bring an employment relationship to an end and to keep risks to a minimum, but there are traps for the unwary. This is why we recommend you take legal advice and we can help with this. For further information, please contact Linda in the employment team on 01730 268211 or email lsw@macdonaldoates.co.uk. This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice.

Please note that the law may have changed since this article was published.

Businesses give nature a helping hand as South Downs ‘Park Protectors’ is launched

Anew scheme is giving corporations a significant opportunity to get involved with nature recovery and staff volunteering in the great outdoors.

The South Downs Protector scheme launches today (12 June) and is inviting corporate partners to support the South Downs National Park for a year with a £10,000 contribution.

The donation will help fund the National Park’s ambition to create 13,000 hectares – or an area almost twice the size of Southampton – of new habitat where plants and animals can thrive. The ReNature initiative is tackling biodiversity loss by creating significant new areas of woodland, hedgerow, wildflower meadow, and wetlands over the next decade.

Businesses that sign up to the scheme receive volunteering days in the incredible landscape of the National Park, a ranger talk, as well as corporate getaway opportunities at the breathtaking Seven Sisters Country Park.

They will also receive a one-year subscription to the Green South Downs Sustainability Certification Program, which focuses on helping businesses reach sustainability goals.

As the scheme launches, two businesses are already on-board – Brighton-based firms Clarity Environmental and Groundsure.

James Winkworth, Head of Charity at the South Downs National Park Trust, the official charity for the National Park, said:

“We’re really excited to be launching the Park Protector initiative and are looking for corporate partners right across the UK.

“Businesses are a ‘force for good’ and vital to the future of this treasured landscape. As Britain’s youngest National Park we’ve achieved a lot in 13 years, but there’s so much more we can do to make this an even better place and protect it for future generations. The truth is that this is a fragile landscape in the busiest part of the UK and it needs a lot of support. Businesses can make such a significant impact by becoming a Park Protector, helping in the fight against biodiversity loss and climate change, while also demonstrating ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) commitments and creating a meaningful legacy.

“This is also a wonderful opportunity for colleagues to be able to get their hands dirty, and their feet muddy, and get involved in some hands-on conservation work!”

David Honcoop, Managing Director of Clarity Environmental, said: “We are delighted to be supporting the South Downs National Park Trust and their new Protector scheme. Through Clarity Cares, the caritative extension of our business, we are already involved with national level environmental organisations, it was therefore very important to us to support a local and ambitious initiative like the Renature scheme.

“This partnership allows us to not only support the local environment but also actively contribute to the preservation and restoration of the very landscape that surrounds us. We are very proud to support the South Downs National Trust both financially and through volunteering days.”

Ceri Sansom, Consultancy Director for Groundsure, said, “Groundsure specialises in environmental intelligence, including highlighting climate change risks to property when it’s sold, so when we were looking for an organisation to support we wanted to make sure that it matches our ethos. The South Downs Protector scheme works for us because its aim is to improve the local environment through renaturing and will allow us to contribute both with funds and hands on support through volunteer days. We find volunteer days are a great way to help the local community and environment as well as build our teams.”

To find out more about becoming a Park Protector visit https://oursouthdowns. co.uk/page/SupportNP or email james. winkworth@southdownstrust.org.uk

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July & August Hampshire Festivals

New Forest Folk Festival

Wednesday 5th - Sunday 9th July

the end of July, attracting around 95,000 visitors over the duration. In 2023 the show is being held on 25th, 26th and 27th July. Show jumping is a major feature with international classes held throughout the three days. A full range of equestrian classes also feature, as well as livestock competitions including cattle and sheep, plus a poultry section, rabbits, cage birds, and honey bees. Wander around the fantastic tradestands, where you can pick up treats for your dogs, brilliant equipment for your horses, clothes & accessories, homeware and some of our delicious local food and drink!

2023 line-up - Ward Thomas, Little Johnny England, Jim Cregan, Gigspanner Big Band, Alan Hull Songbook, Old Blind Dogs, The Longest Johns, Gary Fletcher, Reg Meuross, Wilson & Wakeman, IOTA, Steve Tilston, Ken Nicol’s Lockstep, SilverBlues, Jigantics Anthony, John Clarke, Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes, Winter Wilson, Green Diesel, Banter, Matt Black Harbottle & Jonas and Southampton Ukulele Jam. We are located at Plaitford near Romsey which is on the edge of the New Forest Full address - Powells Farm, Salisbury Road, Plaitford, Romsey, Hants, SO51 6EE

Ticket Prices - 5 day adult (Wed - Sun) - £115

Children 5 - 15 years of age are half price and under 5 free for all tickets. Camping for Caravans, Camper Vans & Tents - £10 per pitch per night. Full 5 day camping (Wed - Sun) £40 Day Tickets (limited numbers) £50 per day www.newforestfolkfestival.co.uk

New Forest And Hampshire County Show

Tuesday 25th - Thursday 27th July

There are shows all day every day in the show rings for you to sit back, relax and watch. For more information visit: www.newforestshow.co.uk

Wickham Festival

Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th

August

Wickham Festival is a 4-day music & arts festival held every August in a rural location near the historic village of Wickham in Hampshire. There are four stages with live music, plus plenty of family friendly entertainment. There are campsites which can accommodate tents, motorhomes and caravans, all located next to the festival site. This years performers are - The Proclaimers, Midge Ure, The Saw Doctors, Mary Black, The Fisherman's Friends, Afro Celt Sound System, Show of Hands, Toyah & Robert Fripp, The South, Eric Bibb, Martyn Joseph, The Zombies and the list goes on! For more information visit www.wickhamfestival.co.uk

South Downs Show

Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th August

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…If you have any queries, contact us below.For more information and tickets please visit www.southdownsshow. com

Winchester Sausage And Cider Festival

Saturday 19th August

The New Forest & Hampshire County Show is an annual three day agricultural Show held at

At Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean PO8 0QE The South Downs Show has been running for decades in various formats and this year it will

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 14:0023:00 For more information visit:

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At Thrive Wellbeing, we offer a range of massages and specialise in pain therapy. Everyone is unique so is your body and area of discomfort. Listening to you and offering a tailored treatment for your need is something that we take pride in and value. Feel free to give us a preliminary call before booking so we can guide you to the best treatment.

Alignment

We put a lot of energy and details to ensure that everything we do will affect your health and energy in a positive way. For example, our juices and teas are served in sacred geometry glasses and mugs which structures, empowers and and revitalises water with life force-energy.

Juices, Smoothies and Herbal Teas

Drop in for smoothies after a class, treat yourself to organic fresh juices and herbal teas - takeaway or drink-in. We mindfully select organic, seasonal and local produces.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• YOGA

• MASSAGE

• MEDITATION

• REFLEXOLOGY

• SOUND HEALING

• PAIN THERAPY

• ALIGNMENT CONSULTATIONS

• MINDFULNESS LIBRARY CORNER

• TALKS & WORKSHOPS

• SEASONAL ORGANIC REFRESHMENTS

COMING SOON ALIGNMENT SHOP… Where we will be selling products that support healing and the maintenance of optimal health…

VOUCHER

Bring this voucher with you when you visit or quote THRIVE0923 when you book to receive

FREE YOGA CLASS OF YOUR CHOICE

Only 1 FREE yoga class per person. Voucher not redeemable for cash. Voucher expires 30.9.23

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COMMUNITY / WELLBEING

Petersfield Food Bank

Petersfield Food Bank started in 2016 when Petersfield Area Churches Together (PACT) took over the running of the Salvation Army Food Bank. It is now a registered charity, run by a board of trustees and management committee, a manager and a large team of volunteers, and it relies on the very generous donations of both food and finances from members of the public and regular donors. The Food Bank operates to assist people in urgent need and it provides a safety net until their personal circumstances improve. Free packs of dry food, essential toiletries and household items are provided. Cash vouchers are also given for people to spend at Petersfield market for fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, eggs and bread.

Petersfield Food Bank operates from the Methodist Church in Station Road, and the distribution of food packs takes place there on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30. There is a modern storage system and food packs are prepared in advance.

Requests for help are made by referrals from approved partners, including Citizens Advice, the Department of Work and Pensions, GP surgeries, health professionals, Winton House, local housing groups, schools, social workers and local churches. When needed people are also signposted to other agencies. Collection points for donations are located around the town, in supermarkets, some banks and building societies and at all PACT churches. Food can also be delivered to the Methodist Church on Monday and Wednesday mornings, from 9.30 to 11.30.

In 2022 1277 food packs were distributed, helping 1939 adults and 1016 children.

Further details can be found at www.pactfoodbank.org.uk, where there is also information about how to make donations and seek a referral. Lists of the latest shortages can also be found on Petersfield Food Bank’s Facebook page, and via the BanktheFood app.

Southern Voices: Music for a Summer’s Evening

Winchester based Chamber Choir, Southern Voices present a fabulous, light, summer concert in St Peter’s, Stockbridge SO20 6HF at 7.30pm on 8 July. The programme is a summer fizz of madrigals, folksongs and toe-tapping jazz – including : Little Jazz Madrigals by Bob Chilcott; Songs & Sonnets from Shakespeare by George Shearing and Three Elizabethan Part Songs by Vaughan Williams.

Toilet rolls

Sweet treats, such as Kit Kats

Fruit squash

Size 3 nappies

Sanitary towels

Savoury biscuits

Sweet biscuits

Instant coffee

Tinned fruit

Tinned vegetables

Long grain or basmati rice

Currently we do not need pasta, baked beans or tin s of soup

Two very special musicians provide accompaniment: Nicholas Sawley (Head of Keyboard, Winchester College) and Alastair Hume (found member of the King’s Singers). The choir’s brilliant new conductor Jamal Sutton will be in charge. Jamal opens the concert with four well known Elizabethan madrigals : ‘Now is the month of Maying’; ‘Weep, O mine eyes’; ‘O that the learned poets’ and ‘Fire! Fire!’. Later in the programme these madrigals are exactly repeated … but this time arranged by Bob Chilcott to some very modern jazz vibes ! A perfect programme for a summer’s evening light entertainment.

The choir are well established in Winchester and the South and 2024 marks their 40th Anniversary year. See the choir’s website: www.southernvoices.co.uk for information on this and more details about becoming a member, a friend and much more. Tickets £16 (Concessions £1 age 18 and under); ticketsource.co.uk/southernvoices; Telephone 0333 666 3366 (booking fees apply); or at the door. Registered Charity 1086868

Whether it is an Extension, Conversion, Full Refurbishment or Renovation then look no further!

Whether it is an Extension, Conversion, Full Refurbishment or Renovation then look no further!

Silk Services are renowned for their reputation, affordability as well as providing a top quality, professional personal service no matter what your project needs.

Silk Services are renowned for their reputation, affordability as well as providing a top quality, professional service no matter what your project needs.

Nothing is too big or small for our experienced team of tradesman.

Nothing is too big or small for our experienced team of tradesmen.

Wood Farm, Bramdean, Hampshire. SO24 0JH

W: www.silkservices.co.uk

Wood Farm, Bramdean, Hampshire, SO24 0JH

W: www.silkservices.co.uk

T: 01962 771815

T: 01962 771815

E:jason@silkservices.co.uk

M: 07917 150027

E: jason@silkservices.co.uk

M: 07917 150027

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.

Visit Town & Country

8 The High Street, Botley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO3O 2EA

Telephone: 01489 536187

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

www.town-and-country.co.uk

SILK SELF STORAGE

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SILK SELF STORAGE

SILK SELF STORAGE

SILK SELF STORAGE

Looking for secure storage facilities?

Looking for secure storage facilities?

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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Looking for secure storage facilities?

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

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:

Looking for secure storage facilities?

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

Wood Farm, Bramdean, Hampshire, SO24 0JH

E: storage@silkservices.co.uk

Wood Farm, Bramdean, Hampshire, SO24 0JH

T: 01962 771815

E: storage@silkservices.co.uk

T: 01962 771815

Wood Farm, Bramdean, Hampshire, SO24 0JH

E: storage@silkservices.co.uk

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Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Afternoon Tea

Private hire now available in our fully licensed coffee lounge

Drought Control, Water Management

Lawn Watering and Drought Management

Lawns need water. Let’s understand the water requirements of your lawn and how wetting agents and drought management products work.

Why do I need to be concerned about moisture levels in my lawn?

In times of extended drought, grass reduces the water it supplies to the leaf. It stores water in the roots to keep itself alive. The leaf will turn brown, appearing dead. The plant may be dead, you won’t know for sure until moisture returns to the root zone. If a grass plant had other issues to deal with, such as grub damage, that has reduced its root mass, it may well die in a period of drought as it doesn’t have enough root to retain moisture needed to survive.

Drought conditions often result in more lawn weeds and less beneficial soil biology

Some grasses tolerate drought better than others. Failure to provide water when your lawn needs it could result in more issues with weed grasses such as Poa Annua (annual meadow grass) which are better adapted to take advantage of poor conditions. Certain weeds thrive in drought conditions. Not watering your lawn could be making your lawn weed issues worse. As grasses die back, this creates space in your lawn for new weed seeds to settle, ready for germination later. In addition, a number of weed types thrive in drought conditions. One such weed is yarrow. Difficult to control once established in your lawn, yarrow is very challenging to irradicate.

Healthy soil biology is essential for a healthy lawn. When moisture levels drop, so does the population of beneficial soil microbes, responsible for breaking down organic matter, excreting nutrients into the soil which benefits your lawn grasses. This breakdown of organic matter also reduces surface thatch.

How do wetting agents benefit my lawn?

Not everyone can water or wants to water their lawn. There was a time when all we could do for lawns in times of drought was add water or wait for rain to return. If soil has dried out too much, then often that water struggles to be absorbed into the soil. This is when soil has become hydrophobic and repels moisture. Soil in this condition also struggles to hold on to water and it quickly drains through the soil out of the grass root-zone.

A more modern approach to moisture management involves applications of wetting agents. This technology was developed for golf courses and has now found its way into modern, professional lawncare.

What is a wetting agent and how does it work?

A wetting agent is a specialised molecule which is used to reduce the surface tension of water. Surface tension is what forms water into a droplet. The fact that water has a high surface tension can be an issue when we want water to penetrate a surface or spread throughout another material – such as soil. Wetting agents help water penetrate into soil and then hold water in the root zone for longer, reducing water wastage and making any water far more effective for plants.

Wetting agents and moisture retaining products can drastically reduce the quantity of water you need to maintain a healthy lawn through periods of drought.

Typically, wetting agents come in a liquid form and are applied to your lawn using a sprayer. Some manufacturers supply wetting agents in granular form where the liquid has been applied to a carrier which can then be applied using a spreader. In this format the inert carrier would break down following application, releasing the wetting agent into the soil when water is applied, or it rains.

Will wetting agents reduce the cost of watering my lawn?

The amount of water you need to apply to your lawn can be significantly reduced through the use of wetting agents. In addition, the time it takes for your lawn to become stressed in a period of drought can be extended and therefore you can start watering later or you may even find that the rain has returned before you need to begin to water.

Do wetting agents work if there is no rain?

Wetting agents are there to make water more effective for your lawn. Applied in a period of drought they will sit patiently on the surface of the soil waiting for rain to return. When it does, they spring into action, aiding the penetration of that rain into the soil, spreading it laterally and holding it in the root zone for longer. In this way they make even the smallest amount of rainfall more effective. As lawncare professionals, we have access to industry leading products and technology that not only helps you achieve a wonderful, healthy lawn you can be proud of, but also products that help you to avoid longer term issues you may not even be aware of. Learn more about lawncare from our website or contact us to ask our advice.

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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