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SEPTEMBER 2018 • ISSUE 123 • REACHING 18,750 READERS * • WWW.FORUMPUBLICATIONS.CO.UK STOCKBRIDGE ROMSEY

MICHELMERSH GRATELEY

HORSEBRIDGE

UPPER CLATFORD TIMSBURY

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PENTON MEWSEY

KING’S SOMBORNE

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ANDOVER

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ENHAM ALAMEIN

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TANGLEY

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WEST DEAN

THRUXTON

VERNHAM DEAN

GOODWORTH CLATFORD

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What's On SEPTEMBER 1 SEPTEMBER Alresford Show 9.00am – 6.00pm at Tichborne,Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0PN. A day out in the countryside that will inform, interest and entertain. Join us for beautiful animals, gorgeous local food and drink, plenty of shopping, children’s free entertainment plus much more.We have plenty of free parking at the showground. Be part of this iconic event, compete, trade or visit, we’d love to see you at the 2018 Alresford Show. Please remember to bring cash to the Show as we there are no ATMs on the Showground.Alresford Show is a registered charity run by volunteers.Visit: alresfordshow.co.uk for more information

1 SEPTEMBER Longstock Village Fete At Longstock Recreation Ground - fete begins at 12.30pm. Brass band, dog show, sheep dog handling, book stall, bottle stall, food stalls, plant stalls, kids quiz, kids games, face painting, bouncy castle, adventure tunnel, tea and cakes, pimms bar, bbq. £1 entry for over 12s.

1 SEPTEMBER Stockbridge Antiques Fair The Fair is held in Stockbridge Town Hall in the centre of the High Street. We offer a wide range of Decorative, interesting and unusual items including good quality Furniture, Silver, Jewellery, Militaria, Motor memorabilia,Textiles and Books. We will also buy. Free Admission & Free Parking. The fair is usually held on the first Saturday of the month. Open: 9.30am - 5.00pm. Contacts: Carol - 01264 335769 / 07870 432805 Steve - 01722 712267 / 07915 663251

3 SEPTEMBER Bring Joy & Laughter into your Life with Dancing & Yoga this Autum At Performance Hall,Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB from 4.30pm - 10.30pm. Silvia & Max are starting their new Autumn Season of Dancing Fun & Yoga with a week of Drop in Taster Session for all their Dance &Yoga Classes.Their classes are suitable for all ages from 4 - 99 and all levels - they are great fun, social and very welcoming! Contact: Silvia & Max at Salsa y Sol Dance &Yoga. www.salsaysol.co.uk

UNTIL 4 SEPTEMBER Hampshire Art Exhibition The Wykeham Gallery, High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire: Mixed Exhibition of Gallery Artists: Peter Graham, Julie Collins, Maggie Cochran, Mary Pym and Michael Bennallack Hart. www.wykehamgallery.co.uk

7 SEPTEMBER Film showing: 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' (12A) At ChilboltonVillage Hall. Starring Lily James, Jessica Brown Findlay, Matthew Goode, Michiel Huisman, Penelope Wilton And Tom Courtenay.A writer forms 4

an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey in the aftermath of World War II, when she decides to write a book about their experiences duringthe war. Doors Open at 6.45; Film show commences at 7.30 pm.Tickets £5.00 in advance from Beryl Lawrence on 01264 860618 E-mail: dlaw@davidlawrenceassociates.co.uk Or £6.00 on the door (if available).Tea/Coffee and biscuits included in price.Wine, Beer and Choc Ices on sale.

8 SEPTEMBER The Romsey Show At Broadlands, Romsey. Horses, cattle, sheep, polo, falconry, ferrets, fly fishing, terrier racing, horticulture, poultry, rabbits, and much more! Great war flying display - seven aircraft in aerial combat, children's activities with WWI theme, beggars fair music stage and street food village. www.romseyshow.co.uk

9 SEPTEMBER Stockbridge 10k and Fun Run This chip-timed race starts from Stockbridge School (SO20 6EJ) and follows a route around the beautiful TestValley on both quiet roads and trails. Registration open from 9.00am 10k Race starts at 10.30am 2k Race starts at 10.40am.All profits go to local Stockbridge Charities. www.stockbridge10k.webeden.co.uk

13 - 16 SEPTEMBER Winchester Heritage Open Days Heritage Opens Days are an amazing opportunity to discover hidden places and to try out new experiences. Come and explore four days of events celebrating Winchester's rich cultural heritage. It's fun, fabulous and free! For more information on all events, to book online and to find out about volunteer opportunities visit: www.winchesterheritageopendays.org

15 & 16 SEPTEMBER Hampshire and Berkshire Guild of Craftsmen: Explore Making Saturday: 10am - 8pm, Sunday: 10am - 5pm at Stockbridge Town Hall. Join some of Britain's finest potters, cabinet makers, jewellers, glass and metalworkers demonstrating their expertise to visitors alongside the exhibition, offering rare insights into their highly skilled work. www.craftsguild.co.uk

28 SEPTEMBER Signs & Symbols: The Hidden Messages In Paintings From 7.00 pm at St Mary’s Church, Broughton Wine and Canapés from 6.15 pm.A talk given by Valerie Woodgate, Lecturer and Guide in Tate Britain, Tate Modern and Lecturer for The Arts Society (formerly NADFAS).Tickets £15 each, available from 1 July, from WestView Stores, Broughton & Broughton Crafts, Stockbridge. Proceeds in aid of St Mary’s Church. For more information, contact Gabrielle Tait 01794 301283

28 & 29 SEPTEMBER A Weekend of Works of Art A weekend of Works of Art on 28th and 29th September from 10am to 5pm, at Wallops Parish Hall, Stockbridge, Hants. SO20 8EG Saturday refreshment sales donated to MacMillan Cancer Research. Contact Barbara Waits on 01264 782110 or visit wallopartists@gmail.com

OCTOBER 2 OCTOBER Stockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society Curtain Calls Come along and be entertained by readings and performances from plays, poems and novels based around the theme of ‘Arrivals and Departures’ on Tuesday 2nd October at 7.30 pm at Stockbridge Town Hall. Or, even better - we’d love you to take part, so if you fancy having a go, please email stockbridgeamdrams@gmail.com or call Mark Frank on 0773 887 4040. No experience necessary!

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Art Exhibition in Stockbridge The Hampshire Artists Co-operative, Stockbridge Town Hall.The group is exhibiting in this venue for the first time and will be taking over the hall with as many as 20 artists producing lots of varied and innovative art and crafts, from painting to jewellery and lots in between. Opening times to be decided. www.stockbridgetownhall.co.uk www.hampshireartistscooperative.co.uk

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Phil Brown in Concert presented by Weyhill Electronic Organ Society An evening of melodic, easy listening music performed on electronic keyboard.Venue: Fairground Hall, Weyhill, SP11 0QN.Tickets £5 in advance, from Just Teasin, 40 Bridge Street,Andover - or £6 at the door. For further information phone 01264 323213 or visit www.weyhill-eos.co.uk

Romsey Male Voice Choir Concert St Peter’s Church are organising a concert featuring the popular Romsey MaleVoice Choir and Rookwood School at St Mary’s Church,Andover at 7pm on Saturday 13th October 2018.The concert is in aid of AndoverYoung Carers and St Peter’s Church, Goodworth Clatford,Tickets £12, children £6, available from Andover Framing, Clatfords and Abbotts AnnVillage Stores and Jane Eastwood Tel: 01264 353320

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Andover Festival of Motoring Andover High Street: 10am - 3pm.A fantastic free event for all the family, raising money for local charities! Sports cars, classic and vintage, modified cars, motorcycles, music and entertainment. www. andovermotorfest.co.uk

James Goff in Concert presented by Weyhill Electronic Organ Society An evening of melodic, easy listening music performed on electronic keyboard.Venue: Fairground Hall, Weyhill, SP11 0QN.Tickets £5 in advance, from Just Teasin, 40 Bridge Street,Andover - or £6 at the door. For further information phone 01264 323213 or visit www.weyhill-eos.co.uk

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PLAYGROUND RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL AND WAITROSE!

MEN'S SHED SPRINGS INTO ACTION WITH COUNCILLOR COMMUNITY GRANT

(L-R) Claudia Rogers, Kate Williamson, Tim Iles, Anna Standen, Councillor Ian Jeffrey

Members of North Baddesley Men’s Shed are presented with the Councillor Community Grant by North Baddesley councillors Ann Tupper and Celia Dowden.

est Valley borough councillors have awarded North Baddesley Men's Shed a £1000 Councillor Community Grant to contribute towards its essential start-up costs. North Baddesley councillors are supporting the group to fund tools, materials and safety equipment for their inclusive workshops. Men’s Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. Based at North Baddesley village hall, the Men's Shed meets every Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm. Members are given an opportunity to meet like-minded people and have somewhere to share worries, increase social connections and develop improved skills and knowledge.The group has already received enquiries about undertaking projects for the local community. North Baddesley ward member, councillor Ann Tupper, said: “We are delighted to support North Baddesley Men's Shed, which provides both a meeting place and workshops for carrying out practical projects for the benefit of its members and the local community.” David Middlewick, North Baddesley Men's Shed, said: “With generous help from our funders, we have created a place to feel at home and pursue practical interests.The Shed aims to provide practical help, guidance and knowledge to others in the local community such as the village hall, youth clubs, charities and community groups.” Test Valley Borough Council’s Councillor Community Grant scheme helps to fund community-led initiatives. Local councillors allocate funds to projects that they identify as meeting a need in the community based on feedback and ideas from residents. www.testvalley.gov.uk

he Jubilee Field Playground for Lockerley and East Dean has made great headway in the last few weeks, raising a further £25,500! Since the fundraising concert at the end of June (which raised £1,000), we have heard that not only have Waitrose Romsey chosen the project for their Community Matters Scheme through August, but Test Valley Borough Council have also awarded us a grant of £24,995!

Together with other recent donations this brings the running total to £43,500!

Local ward member, councillor Ian Jeffrey, said: “In this day and age it is so important that children have access to good quality play facilities to tempt them away from TVs and tablet computers and encourage them to enjoy the fresh air and stay active.This is an excellent project and one that Test Valley Borough Council is pleased to support.We look forward to it coming to fruition.” Claudia Rogers of the playground committee said “We are hugely grateful to Waitrose and Test Valley Borough Council for supporting us – apart from helping us raise the profile of the project, the grant from Test Valley makes this project suddenly very real! If we can keep momentum up there is a chance we could get something built next year.” There is still another £20,000 to raise so we need help now more than ever to get to the finish line! We hope shoppers at Waitrose Romsey will support us with their green tokens through August, and our next homemade cake sales at Lockerley Green Stores will be on Saturdays 1st September and 6th October from 8am - get there early to avoid disappointment!

For more information on the playground or to make a donation: Email: jubileefieldplayground@gmail.com Phone: 01794 340 846 Online donation: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ jubileefieldplayground

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the opportunity to relax, look at the scenery, think about someone you love. Every deliberate decision makes the next one easier, and lets you live in the moment instead of being rushed from yesterday to tomorrow with no time to enjoy the view. Decisiveness says it like you mean it: not ‘I have to’ but ‘I am going to.’ Not ‘I’ll try to be there,’ but ‘I’ll be there’. Not ‘Hopefully see you whenever,’ but ‘When shall we meet?’ And when you do delay a decision, do it decisively. ‘I don’t have time now but I will properly think about this on Thursday at 11.’ Make a date in your calendar. Then give that item/task/situation your full attention.You will be liberating yourself at the same time. www.annapowell.com

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LOOKING AFTER OUR MENTAL HEALTH - SOME SIMPLE STEPS

ife is a bumpy road at times, even for the luckiest amongst us. No matter who we are, we will all have to negotiate potholes in the road like unwanted losses, minor and sometimes major setbacks. Sometimes the potholes are periods of difficult emotions like low mood or anxiety. But, we can all do some simple, cost free things to support our emotional well-being. They won’t guarantee us an easy ride of course but there is good evidence to suggest they can help to smooth the path significantly and enable us to negotiate some of those potholes with a little more confidence and ease.

Here are some ideas to consider;

Sleep - Most of us know that if we are low or worried, our sleep can get affected. But new significant evidence shows that poor sleep significantly contributes to mental health problems rather than being just a consequence of them. Research at Oxford University showed that treating sleep problems alone can lead to improvements in anxiety and depression, hallucinations and other mental health problems. ‘Sleep hygiene’ tools, the first steps in helping ourselves to improve our sleep are widely available. Here is a useful link to a free resource http://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/Library/296Sleephygiene.pdf. Other evidence based approaches to tackling sleep problems include Insomnia focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and medications prescribed by your GP or Psychiatrist. Exercise - In addition to supporting you physically, exercise has been shown to improve mood and self esteem but perhaps most significantly, it has now been shown to be a helpful approach for treating depression. Four studies have shown that even 10-15 minutes walking can lead to reliable positive changes in how we are feeling emotionally. Social connections - Human beings are essentially social creatures. When we are not connected with others in any meaningful way, we are much more vulnerable to anxiety and depression. On the other hand, when we feel we are connected our mental health improves along with a wide range of other benefits such as improved immune function . This doesn’t rely on the number of friends we have but on a subjective and more subtle range of experiences and is illustrated well by the evidence emerging around the mental health benefits from shared activities such as choir singing or drumming. It seems that something slightly magical emerges when we join with others in a shared activity involving sharing a rhythm or synchronising breaths like singing or drumming. If singing isn’t your thing, you might 10

consider joining another type of group to reap and share the mental health benefits of joining in with others. Doing something that matters - Emotional difficulties usually get in the way of our lives so that we can let go of doing some of the things that matter to us, imagining we will return to them when we feel more up to it. We may even find it difficult to remember what they are. Letting go of activities which give us pleasure or meaning however tends to result in a downward spiral. This can be a bit like trying to dig our way out of a hole - we only make it bigger, no matter how hard we try. When we don’t feel our best, we may need to pace ourselves, take breaks, expect a little less from ourselves or find creative solutions to things but if we can continue to take part in those meaningful activities, even if we do them differently, we often support our well-being more effectively. There are many options for supporting our own mental health and well-being but there are also times when seeking professional support and advice can be important. If you do decide to seek the help of a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Therapist or Counsellor, find one who you believe connects well with you and understands what you are going through. Although their expertise and qualifications will be important, research shows that the quality of the professional relationship you have with them is likely to have the greatest effect. Written by Dr. Steve Holmes Clinical Psychologist / Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Tel: 01264 811660 www.thesalisburypractice.co.uk 3 Clarendon Terrace, High Street, Stockbridge

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QUIZ NIGHT - SATURDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

Quiz Night to be held in support of The Over Wallop They- Also Served Project, whose aim is to restore the pillars that surround the war memorial in Over Wallop so that they once again show the names of parishioners who served, survived and returned after the First World War. The Quiz Night is to be held in St Peter's Church Hall, Over Wallop (previously the village school, where those we wish to honour were educated), 7.00pm for 7.30pm on Saturday 15th September.You will be welcomed with a glass of wine.There will be a two course supper during the evening, a prize raffle and an auction of a flight in a light aeroplane and a ride in an E Type Jaguar.Teams will be of 8. Tickets available at £17.00 per person. Either enter a team, or we will join up individuals to make teams. Further details from Peter Hope, peapmhope@gmail.com or telephone 01264 781880

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Community Professional THE ROMSEY SHOW: SEPTEMBER 8TH

n Saturday 8th September, The Romsey Show will be taking place at Broadlands in Romsey. The Show is one of the largest one-day country shows in the South. Run by a large team of dedicated volunteers, the show provides a fantastic day out with something for all the family to enjoy! In the President’s Ring, cheer on the thrill-seeking Stunt Riders, watch an exciting demonstration from New Forest Polo and look to the sky for the magnificent Bremont Great War Display Team. Airborne Product Support Ltd are sponsoring this glorious display of World War aircraft. Attractions across the Showground include the popular Countryside Area with plenty of ‘have a go’ opportunities, livestock and equine classes, vintage machinery, live music and stunning floral displays. Have a go at fly fishing, hold a chick and bring your dog to take part in the family dog show. The Show welcomes a wide range of local businesses and organisations, with shopping opportunities galore. The dedicated Food Zone, complete with bandstand and picnic area, offers a variety of food and drink from local producers using quality ingredients. The Food Zone is also home to the cooking demonstration theatre, featuring some of the region’s top chefs including Andy MacKenzie, Executive Chef of Lainston House Hotel and James Forman, Executive Chef for New Forest Hotels. With free entry to the Show for children aged 11 years and under, there’s plenty of fun activities for all ages including butter and poppy making, the interactive Longdown Mobile Farm, Kids Kitchen, Twistopher and lots more! The Show is an action-packed day, open from 8am – 6pm with free parking – don’t miss out! For discounted advance tickets from August and more information on what’s on, visit www.romseyshow.co.uk.

GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCED FOR TEST VALLEY BUSINESS AWARDS 2018

ith less than a month to go until the long-awaited Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony on 13th September, the Test Valley Business Awards can now reveal its Guest Speaker for 2018 – Dame Jennifer Susan “Jenni” Murray DBE. Dame Jenni, only the second female speaker in the Awards’ history, will reveal the award winners and no doubt take an especially keen interest in our businesswoman of the year! The regular presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Woman's Hour since 1987, broadcaster and journalist Dame Jenni Murray also writes regularly for various newspapers and magazines. As well, Jenni is the author of several books including The Woman's Hour: A History of Women Since World War II, and Is It Me or Is It Hot In Here: A Modern Woman's Guide to the Menopause; and her latest book, Memoirs of a Not So Dutiful Daughter, which examines her relationship with her mother. Of the Test Valley Business Awards, Dame Jenni Murray commented: “I'm delighted to be supporting the Test Valley Business Awards, and returning to one of my favourite parts of the country.” Tickets are now available for the Test Valley Business Awards Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony at the Museum of Army Flying on 13th September; costing just £55 a ticket, to include sumptuous 3-course meal and welcome drink. To book tickets, please visit: https://tvba2018galadinner. eventbrite.co.uk or see: www.tvbawards.org.uk for more information. Now in its 14th year, the Test Valley Business Awards – run by a steering group of volunteers – has become a well-established platform to champion business excellence. It is a great way of shining a light particularly on the many new and small businesses in the region, all doing interesting and valuable work, but often out of sight. For more information about this year’s Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony, please visit: www.tvbawards.org.uk

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THE DUMMER FAIR IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER, AND THIS YEAR IT’S ALL IN AID OF TRELOAR’S!

he Dummer Fair has been a firm favourite in many diaries for nearly a quarter of a century, being one of the most successful charity fairs in Hampshire, and is again being held in aid of Treloar School and College. This year’s Fair will be on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th October 2018 at Dummer Cricket Centre. The preview evening on the 10th will start slightly early than previously at 5:30pm and run until 9pm, and guests will receive complimentary wine upon arrival. The Fair will then be open from 9:30-3.30pm on the Thursday, with the café open for light lunches and coffees. There are 96 stalls confirmed, with 58 of them new to the Fair this year. The stalls range from crafts and food to clothing and gifts so there are sure to be plenty of items to tempt you as early Christmas gifts or just to treat yourself! A full list of all the confirmed stalls is available on our website (www.dummerfair.org.uk), and we are very proud to be supporting so many local and independent business at this year’s Fair.

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Every purchase made at the Fair will go to directly helping Treloar’s. Treloar’s is a charity based in Alton for children and young people with complex physical disabilities aged between two to 25 years old from all across the UK. The School and College provide education, care, therapy and vital independence training to enable the students to have a brighter, more independent future. Entrance to the Fair is £10 per person on Wednesday (includes complimentary wine) and £8 per person on Thursday. Parking on site is free and plentiful. For more information about the Fair, location or stalls please visit www.dummerfair.org.uk. You can also follow us on Facebook (/dummerfair), Twitter (@dummer_fair) and Instagram (dummerfair) for all the latest news and pictures. 14

Serving Hampshire Since 1860

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N F I N E A RT AU C TI O NE E RS & VA L U E RS

FINE ART, ASIAN ART, ANTIQUES, INTERIORS & COLLECTABLES AUCTION Tues 18th and Wed 19th September

Viewing: Thur 13th, Fri 14th, Sat 15th, Mon 17th

Sale mornings for 8.30am

MONTHLY GENERAL SALE ANTIQUES & INTERIORS Saturday 8th September

Illustrated catalogues available to view online at www.the-saleroom.com www.andrewsmithandson.com Enquiries: t:01962 735988 e:auctions@andrewsmithandson.com THE AUCTION ROOMS, MANOR FARM, ITCHEN STOKE, ALRESFORD SO24 0QT

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Market Square UNIQUE - BESPOKE - ECLECTIC - LOCAL

Annie's Just Jane

Andrew Smith & Son - Auctioneers

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Wacoal Bra £45.00 and Briefs £28.00 Annie’s Just Jane, 7 St John’s Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SB

Fine Art, Asian Art, Antiques, Interiors & Collectables - 18 & 19 Sept. Monthly General Sale, Antiques Auction - 8 Sept

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‘Rex' ring in platinum with diamonds - from £3,000 Strawberry House, High Street, Stockbridge Tel: 01264 810075 | miraccabrowne.com

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Friday Night Fish & Chips from 6pm! High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6HE Tel: 01264 810101 | www.thymeandtidesdeli.co.uk

Furniture & homeware showroom. Open Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Saturdays 10am4pm.The Old Stables, Chilbolton Down Farm, Stockbridge, SO20 6BU.

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Retail STOCKS AT THE VINE, STOCKBRIDGE

n case you have not discovered us yet we are one of the new shops in Stockbridge in the newly converted old Vine Inn and have been open since the end of October last year and we warmly welcome you to visit.

Our stock range is very wide from lovely Cashmeres, tops and pretty dresses - mainly sourced from Italy, France and U.K. to an extensive range of gifts and unusual cards. Environmentally friendly products such as Chilly bottles which keep their contents piping hot for 12 hours and very cold for 24. They save us using plastic bottles which is very important to protect our precious planet. Recycled coffee cups are now the most beautiful note cards and a lovely gift to receive. Some of our shopping baskets are made of 70% recycled plastic bottles in very soft pretty colours which help support a community in China. Our baby products are French and just so cute! Not to mention our easily addictive, DL jeans, made from Eucalyptus and Beech wood, with a four way stretch, the softest of touches and we will soon welcome our black velvet and Swarovski crystal autumn collection! Also very environmentally sensitively produced. Pashminas and cashmere shawls are available on a twenty four hour service if we do not have the exact colour to match that certain difficult outfit. Customer service is very important to us and we try our hardest to offer only the best. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and do visit our website www.shopatstocks.com but best of all pop in and see us! Stocks at The Vine High Street, Stockbridge SO20 6HF Tel: 01264 883034

Pop in to see our divine cashmeres, indulgent candles, cards and extensive carefully selected gifts

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Education STOCKBRIDGE PRIMARY & PRE-SCHOOL

tockbridge Primary School has stood on its site at the east end of Stockbridge high street since circa 1910 providing education for children aged 4-11 years old but it has now merged with an on-site pre-school so that it now caters for children aged 2-11 years old. The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centre, which was built on site in 2010, was dissolved under Action for Children so the school has extended the age range of pre-school down to 2 years old and the Reception class of 4 and 5 year olds now occupies the great space with easy access to outdoors so that children can be out in all weathers. A huge amphitheatre area, large field, wildlife garden, polytunnel and woodland are accessible even for the youngest children so that they can explore and develop a love of the outdoors as well as using the great inside space and all the facilities from the school too.

The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent OfSTED report praised the links between pre-school and school which prepared children in the very best way; smoothly and with a growing confidence, for school. The inspector highlighted that the merge of the pre-school and school has resulted in positive outcomes for children as they progress through school but retains that sense of investigation, enquiry and fun that is so crucial to Early Years. As the school reopens in September for another academic year, they are already building on this good practice by developing parent workshops and, later on this year, hopefully toddler stay and play sessions will also be introduced. The school has doubled in size in the last 7 years and looks set to continue to grow with high academic results, strong outdoor provision and sport every day, resulting in 150+ happy children! Written by Emma Jefferies - Headteacher www.stockbridgeprimary.co.uk 18

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Culture

STOCKBRIDGE MUSIC: ROGER OWENS IN ST PETER'S CHURCH, STOCKBRIDGE - SATURDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER FROM 7.30PM

tockbridge Music brings high quality classical music to Stockbridge at affordable prices. whether performed by professional musicians, top quality students seeking opportunities to perform in public, or local musicians keen on furthering their careers. Our concerts take place in the recently restored Stockbridge Town Hall, or the historic St Peter's Church. Stockbridge.

Programme Scarlatti Sonata in C Kp.132 Mozart Sonata in C, K330 Debussy Pour le Piano Liszt Sonetto 123 del Petraca Sonetto 104 del Petraca Tchaikovsky Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op 19, No.4 Waltz in F sharp minor, Op.40 No. 9 Chopin Etude in B minor, Op. 25, no.10 Etude in C sharp minor, Op.25, no.7 Scherzo No.3, in G sharp minor, Op 39 Tickets: £14 Box Offices: Robinsons Butchers, Stockbridge www.jumblebee.co.uk/stockbridgemusic The Lights Theatre Box Office (01264 368368) Roger Tym (01264 810363) Sponsored by: Hildon Water www.stockbridgemusic.uk

EXPLORE MAKING – AN EXHIBITION WITH DEMONSTRATIONS

he Hampshire and Berkshire Guild's annual visit to Stockbridge has become a welcome highlight of the town's calendar. Whether an invitation to peruse top-class craft on the doorstep with (whisper it) Christmas in mind, or to find that statement piece to complete a design scheme. 20

WHAT'S ON AT THE FAIRGROUND CRAFT CENTRE IN SEPTEMBER Exhibitions at The Sheep Shed Gallery in September ‘O Simple Nature’ - An exhibition of nature inspired works by John Bloor and Claire Leach. From 4th September - 15th September. ‘A Very Personal View’ - An exhibition of works by Hampshire artist Keith Pattison. From 17th September to 29th September. Workshops at The Sheep Shed Gallery in September Two Ways with Ink with Maureen Bond – Wednesday 5th September, 10am to 1pm: £35 per person. Visual Journalling Workshop with Lucia Leyfield – Sunday 23rd September, 10am to 4pm: £75 per person (includes all materials and lunch). For more information, contact the Gallery at sheepshedgallery@gmail.com or call us on 01263 773838. Art Class Opportunities at Eve’s Garden: Every Friday in September, Christine will be holding ‘Aspergers Creatives’ for over 18’s. This session provides a creative opportunity for art graduates to continue their practice in a small group setting with like-minded individuals. You will then get the opportunity to be part of an exhibition if you feel it is right for you. The sessions are laid back and there is no pressure on those attending. The group size for each session is 4 people and so spaces must be booked in advance. These classes are £25 for a 2 hour session and will run on Fridays: 7th, 14th and 21st September, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. To book your place, please email Christine Dodd at christine@eves-garden.info or call on 01264 773044. Workshops at Bird Tree Studio: Badger Felting Workshop – Tuesday 11th September at 7pm: £15 per person. To book your place, please contact Caro at birdtreedesign@ mail.com. Caro will also be running Children’s workshops in the week of Half Term – for more information on these, please visit her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/birdtreedesigns Over the weekend of 15th & 16th September (open till 8pm on Saturday) some of Britain's finest potters, cabinet makers, jewellers, glass and metalworkers will be demonstrating their expertise to visitors alongside the exhibition, offering rare insights into their highly skilled work. And, be warned, understanding a little of what makes an artefact beautiful only adds to its appeal... Hampshire & Berkshire Guild Explore Making Stockbridge Town Hall 15-16 September 2018 www.craftsguild.co.uk

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The Fairground Craft Centre at Weyhill offers visitors a collection of arts and crafts studios within an historic Hampshire setting. Surrounded by the walls of ‘the greatest fair in the Kingdom’ you will find a dozen individual units full of crafts, workshop opportunities and local services. Including a Florist and a Spa as well as a number of craftspeople across different trades; all alongside a Gallery and Traditional Tearoom.

For more information about what’s on offer, visit our website at: www.fairgroundcraft.co.uk Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FairgroundCraft.DesignCentre

Wednesday 3 October rd

The Art Fund Hampshire Autumn Fair Join us at our impressive new venue,

Art Fund is the

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Grange Festival with its summer season of world-class opera. With over 60 stalls at our new Autumn Fair, what better setting to start your all important gift shopping ahead of Christmas.

Come and join us! YOU CAN BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE To buy tickets at £5 go to artfund.org/Hampshire. £6 on the day.

1903 it has awarded over £95 million to help museums and galleries across the UK acquire hundreds of thousands of artworks, thereby building some of the most important art collections in the world.

YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS If you are not already on our Autumn Fair database and would like to receive an invitation, please email your request to: hampshire@artfund.org.uk marking the subject line “AUTUMN FAIR”. You may unsubscribe at any time.

LUCIE RIE Long Necked Vase, 1960 Victoria Art Gallery, Bath Art Funded 2017 © Estate of the artist Photo courtesy Victoria Art Gallery

Hampshire Autumn Fair At our new venue

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Northington, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 9TZ Wednesday 3 October 2018. 9.30am to 4.00pm Over 60 Stalls, Excellent Café. Easy Parking, Entrance £6

Garden

POTS & PLANTERS FROM HAMBROOKS OF TITCHFIELD

Pots and planters Big, bold and beautiful. Modern garden designers tend to lean towards this vision when asked to use pots and planters to create architectural interest in clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gardens. Historically, ornate traditional planters made in the beautiful materials of marble, cast iron and lead have long been used in gardens. Although in their heyday, these types of planters sat proud and majestically on the gates of country houses or adorned large sweeping terraces. Beauty of the material More often than not these planters remained empty, with their owners seemingly happy to allow the beauty of the material speak for itself. There is a lesson here somewhere. Pots and planters look great overflowing with the bright colours of seasonal flowers, or helping to show off a specimen shrub. However, the effect of a beautifully made pot in the less expensive material of clay, can often make a bigger impact. The humble flowerpot The Egyptians were the first to make use of clay producing the humble flowerpot to move their plants about. Of course, in our more recent centuries, it is the Greeks who are more famous for their beautiful terracotta pots. Also, the Cretans have long used their local clay to make big pots to store grain, olives and olive oil. Earthy tones Authentic Cretan pots are fired up to 1150c, which means they can withstand the most brutal of our winter frosts. So in recent decades these very same pots, in all shapes and sizes have been finding their way to our shores. With their earthy tones of rust and tan, they have become increasingly popular as features in both the traditional and modern garden. Modern Lines For the more adventurous the huge range of frost resistant fibreglass pots is increasingly popular with people wanting something a little different. Not only can you have any shape or size to suit your garden, you can choose any colour under the rainbow and they come in a variety of finishes. Fibreglass pots are strong, lightweight and durable and planted with a colourful display of plants add a touch of class to your contemporary or courtyard garden. Because they are so light, these fibreglass planters are easy to move, which allows for more experimental positioning. These planters are particularly useful in the northern areas of the garden where you can use them to help to brighten a dark or shady spot. Finally, they are relatively inexpensive. Finishing touches No matter what material or style suits your tastes and garden, pots and planters help to add the personal finishing touches to your outdoor space. Frame the borders of patios, terraces and balconies or use planted with small trees or specimen plants to add height to small courtyards or gardens.You can plant with evergreens, colourful seasonal plants, trees and bulbs. The choice is yours. Hambrooks of Titchfield www.hambrooks.co.uk 01489 572285

lawn treatment programme, completed by green-keepers and groundsmen who have spent a lifetime being responsible for some of the UK's top sporting venues, such as premiership football clubs and championship winning golf courses.

Visit us for inspiration or an enjoyable day out

Basic lawn treatment plans are available to improve your lawns all year round.

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Visit our 90m herbaceous border Beautiful water gardens (restricted opening times) National collection of Buddlejas & Clematis viticellas Impressive collection of Penstemons Specialists in climbing plants, perennials, shrubs. Mature shrubs and trees also available. We stock tools, accessories and a large selection of pots. Highly qualified staff to offer free advice

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all proceeds going to the nominated charity. Members of the three local churches will provide teas at Longstock Park Nursery on these Sundays. Only registered Dogs be admitted the garden 28th–30th aug, 2nd–6th Sep @ 7.30pm, Sun @ 2.30pm Assistance 10th–20th oct will @ 7.30pm, Sun 14th @to2.30pm. no perfand 15th care oct should be taken to leave no litter.For more information: 01264 810924

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Garden

CATHERINE THOMAS' GARDENING COLUMN FOR SEPTEMBER

ou are probably already aware of the wonderful qualities of ornamental grasses. If not, then erase from your mind the giant pampas grass dwarfing the suburban bungalow – the new style of gardening with grasses can be subtle, beautiful, constantly moving and gently relaxing.

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From late summer on many grasses progress from strength to strength, standing through the winter months, waving in the lightest breeze, adorned with frosty cobwebs in early morning light, and sparkling in low winter sunshine. Grasses in nature are the matrix in which wildflowers sparkle. They can perform the same service in your garden, contributing the “natural” in naturalistic planting schemes, weaving different flowering plants together and echoing the countryside beyond your garden boundaries.

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The soft translucent flowers subtly infused with pink of Calamagrostis brachytricha form a wonderful foil for the American cone flower Echinacea purpurea “Ruby Glow”. The strongly upright form of the cone flower is emphasised, as so often in planting design, by contrast, in this case with the soft clouds of grass. A larger scale scheme could include Miscanthus of which there are a staggering variety of cultivars in a range of subtle colours and sizes. This is one of the best grasses for winter structure and combines well with the seedheads of the globe thistle, Echinops ritro, the bronze fennel Foeniculum vulgare “Giant Bronze”, and many of the perennial sunflowers such as Helenium, Rudbeckia and Helianthus, all of which offer the added delight of being a magnet for winter flocks of goldfinches. Stand alone grasses are wonderful garden features. The Giant Oat, Stipa gigantea, is a great favourite of mine, growing to a transparent seven feet high, with “barely there” golden seedheads dancing in the slightest breeze. Written by Catherine Thomas Tel: 01722 339936 www.catherinethomas.co.uk 26

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recover from scarification as it is a harsh process. Not only do they need time, but also warm, wet weather is essential too.

AUTUMN IS THE IDEAL TIME TO RENOVATE YOUR LAWN. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT CAN BE DONE

ften lawns take a bit of a beating over the dry, hot summer months. High temperatures and low rain-fall is not much help for lawns. In fact, warm and wet autumn weather creates the ideal conditions for your lawn to recover quickly from any renovation work carried out over the next few weeks. Plants need warmth, moisture and good levels of light in order to grow well. Usually all three of these are present over the autumn months, making now the ideal time to improve your lawn. So, you might be wondering why your lawn is looking a little worse-for-wear and what can be done about it now. If your lawn is suffering with bare patches or weak grass growth in certain areas, what might be the cause? Understanding the cause of these problems is the first step to correcting them. There is little point in spending time and money treating the symptoms of your poor lawn if the underlying cause has not been addressed. All that will happen is the symptom will return again next year and you’ll have to deal with it all over again!

Both scarification and aeration create ideal surface conditions for over-seeding. Unlike re-seeding, where the existing vegetation is removed completely and a new seed-bed created for the sowing of a new lawn, over-seeding works with what you already have by adding new grass seeds to your existing lawn and helping to blend areas of weak growth into other areas of your lawn more naturally. It’s also far less labour intensive, uses fewer lawn seeds and is much more economical. It is however really important to deal with any weeds before re-seeding begins. New grass plants are susceptible to the treatments used to kill lawn weeds. Older, existing lawn grasses are robust enough to withstand these treatments. Therefore manage the weed issue first and then get new grass plants growing. Remember that once germination begins your new grass seeds need moisture to survive. They won’t be able to manage times without water until they have established roots. If it doesn’t rain then you need to remember to keep them watered for the first few weeks, however regular rain is almost guaranteed over the autumn and early winter. Any nutritional issues should also be addressed before over-seeding and autumn lawn renovation works begin. After all, your existing lawn will need all the help it can get to recover and the new seed introduced will be looking for the right nutritional support to help it develop and thrive. Applying the correctly balanced autumn fertiliser is essential to preparing your lawn for the tough winter months ahead. It helps develop the roots and will keep your lawn looking green and healthy throughout the winter without increasing the need for mowing.

Bare patches and weak growth are often symptoms of compaction where the soil is so solid that it affords the grass plants no real opportunity to grow well. The compacted soil drains poorly due to the lack of air gaps within the structure of the soil itself and the grass roots find it difficult to spread, resulting in stunted growth and weak plants more susceptible to disease, drought and death. Relieve the compaction first by aerating the lawn, and then you can begin to introduce new grass plants by over-seeding. Before you think about over-seeding you may want to consider whether your lawn needs a good raking. Or for larger lawns, mechanical scarification. Not all lawns need it however, but if they do it’s really important to carry this process out before the weather gets too cold and the grass stops growing. Lawns need time to

Finally, autumn is the ideal time to apply treatments for ant’s nests in the lawn which have been a real problem in recent years. It’s important to deal with these before they become dormant over winter resulting in those unsightly mounds of soil they bring to the surface next spring as the colony increases the size of its underground nest. Specialist treatments are available to deal with lawn ants. Speak to a lawn care professional now to plan ahead for the perfect lawn next year.You might be surprised how much improvement can be made this year and you can then enjoy your renovated lawn throughout the autumn and into next season. Ian Kenyon owns Shrekfeet Lawn and Garden Services. He is always happy to offer friendly, professional advice and help 01264 570111, 07739 789483 www.shrekfeet.com

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n the spring of 1956 Elvis Presley’s voice pierced the airways with his first hit Heartbreak Hotel quickly followed by his song Hound Dog, the same year that Peter Green opened his first little bed store on Leigh Road in Eastleigh. What many people don't know though is that ‘Hound Dog’ was actually written in 1952 and had already been recorded 250 times by various singers but it was Elvis’ smooth voice that brought it to the charts making the song a memorable part of our history. On a very much smaller scale the same could also be said of my father, Peter Green who on a local basis changed the landscape of Eastleigh when he turned his little bed shop into a massive furniture super store on Southampton Road bringing people who had never even heard of this little town flocking from miles around. At that time Peter Green was a cash and carry business and Saturdays saw a stream of customers, strapping rolls of carpet and furniture onto the rooftops of their cars, and driving their bargains away with them. The original showrooms sold all manner of tables, chairs, sofas, and beds laid out in rows, ready for ‘immediate delivery.’ Housed in an old brush factory Peter Green was a well known landmark and the largest furniture store of its kind in the South of England, and people still come up to me and talk about it. Thirty years later the business relocated to School Lane in Chandlers Ford and the old buildings were demolished to make way for the new Swan Centre. Unfortunately my father died in 1980 and never saw this move, but my mother Norah Green continued to see it through, and remained chairman until she died in 2010, after which I was happy to take over. Nowadays most items are placed on order, because of the vast array of choices in styles and fabrics we can now offer our customers, which requires many pieces to be custom manufactured. We do, however, have our very own Peter Green Hampshire Collection, many items of which are still available for immediate delivery. We still stock many of the trusted British brands such as Ercol, G Plan and Parker Knoll that could be seen in Peter Green’s first store 62 years ago but now we have added many modern lines to our collection. We have one of the largest selections of beds in the county and a huge selection of flooring too. We are proud that our family business still can play a big part in the community, and we enjoy staging fun events for our customers such as the Peter Green Spring Clean, with a fifties twist, or the Midsummer’s Night Sale which featured Shakespearean vignettes performed by the Chameleon Theatre group. We also hold networking evenings in our coffee shop for neighbouring businesses, and gallery evenings at which local artists can show their work. At Christmas we have entertainment for all the family and a Christmas Fair. We are still very much a part of the community as the old Peter Green was and we still hold dear to out hearts the principles that he taught us… value, price and service are the key and the customer come first. In honour of our sixty-second anniversary we have 62% off selected lines from the 2nd September until the 30th September 2018 and

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Dragons and Damsels BY CLAIRE THURLOW

ummer wouldn’t be summer without the familiar rattle of the dragonfly, its delicate wings strumming a beat over the flower beds. During the heat-wave, it’s a relief to sit and enjoy the garden for a change, rather than just labour in it, and the persistent, yet gentle, buzz of the dragon-fly harmonises perfectly with the drowsy hum of the bees. A siesta in a hammock under the trees seems an appealing (if unlikely) option. We don’t have a pond in our garden, but the dragonfly is a stalwart flier and can travel some distance from a water source. It has four wings; the pair at the back being shorter than the pair at the front, and each wing is controlled by a separate muscle, so they can be rotated separately. This miraculous engineering allows the insect to change direction at speed, which must be a great bonus as both predator and prey. Dragonflies eat in mid-air, snacking on midges, flies and mosquitoes, as well as moths and smaller dragonflies. In turn, they can be picked off by birds or bees, but sadly are more at risk from climate change and destruction of habitat. Its flight really is unpredictable. I watch one land on a clump of verbena, where it lingers on a flower head, balancing elegantly as the stem sways in the breeze. This looks like an Emperor, with a long green body and green stripe on the tail. Suddenly it takes off vertically, then banks around to a fennel plant which has ‘bolted’ and is now a five-foot monster. The dragonfly hovers over the giant herb, surveying the umbels for an inflight meal, but turns sharply again, before whizzing off towards the meadow and pastures new. In China and Japan the dragonfly is considered a sign of prosperity and good fortune, so I’m more than happy to welcome one into the garden. Up at the village pond, a stunning display of waterlilies stretches across the water, with saucer-shaped leaves

and yellow flowers. Apparently, this stuff is nicknamed ‘brandy bottle’ because of the smell, but I’m not picking up any trace of it today. This woodland pond is a perfect spot for other members of the dragonfly family – chasers, darters and hawkers – as well as damsel flies, or demoiselles as they are known. It can be hard to tell them apart, but damsels not such adept fliers and tend to stay close to water.When one lands on a nearby branch, I lean in for a closer look. Both damsels and dragonflies have four wings, but the damsel rests with its wings neatly folded, while the dragonfly likes to stretch out. The eyes are different too. The damsel has separate eyes, whereas those of the dragonfly touch at a point, but both species have excellent, all-round vision.There is definitely something prehistoric in their appearance, and the ancestors of our Hampshire dragonflies were buzzing around at the time of the dinosaurs. Some of them were the size of an eagle, which must have been interesting with such a fast and furious flying style! A water boatmen skims by, hairy legs paddling away the pond. It’s swimming upside down and appears to be watching me with sinister red eyes. So, it can ‘walk’ on water, and (although probably not at the same time) ‘sing’ by rubbing its front legs against a ridge of its head.Very clever. And I’m happy to admit that bugs such as water boatmen are vital to the healthy life of a ponds and rivers, and the creatures which live in and around them. But can it compare to the dazzling dragonflies? I don’t think so. That flash of colour, combined with the inimitable rattle, and matchless flying make them unique summer visitors. Enjoy them while you can.

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