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Your local community lifestyle magazine Covering: Buriton, East Meon, Froxfield, Hawkley, Liss, Milland, Rake, Rogate, Steep, Sheet, South Harting
Business
Between The Lines offer gifts with a difference
Arts
PYT offer an Easter project for youngsters
Interiors
Johny Grey designs creative, modern kitchens
Life in Petersfield 2008 Awards News, Health, A3 Tunnel Update, Charity, Eating Out, Competition
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Contents
ISSUE 9 MARCH / APRIL 2008
Contents Welcome
Prizes for Petersfield
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News
Food festival in May; Buriton banquet; Write Angle
4
South Downs enquiry reopens; Luxury Living Show Profiles
Natural Luxury For Home And Lifestyle
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Petersfield Mayor Paul Molloy Doris O’Neill, the traffic warden
Q
Painted Chests & Cupboards
Q
Wardrobes and Beds
Q
Mirrors & Framing
Q
Choice of Colour & Sizes
Q
Lighting by Original BTC
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English Ceramics, Swedish Glassware
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Knitted Throws, Organic Cotton Bed Linen
Alpha Graphics: ‘helping police…’
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Businesses around Hillier’s Garden Centre, Liss
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Petersfield in Bloom
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Awards
Life in Petersfield Awards 2008
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Issues
Parking and transport: Your views
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A3 Tunnel
Latest news from around Hindhead
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Q
Notebooks and Journals
Charity
Community First Volunteer Awards
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Q
Organic Cosmetics, Handmade Soaps
Q
Gardening Accessories and lots more.
Business
Reliance Launderers steam ahead, by Rosey Briggs Between The Lines: Great gift chain
Focus on …
Save the Children Fund clothes sale in April Eating out Arts
Madhuban relaunches
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PYT latest; Winton Players;
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Petersfield Musical Festival Interiors
Rogate designer Johnny Grey talks to Jo Horsley
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Property
Meet the Agent
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Competition
Win a Hilliers’ garden bench Photographic competition winners
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Chelsea stars at Love Lane
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Sport
Heroes of Havant & Waterlooville at Champneys
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Diary of events Directory
40
Local contacts
Editor: Nick Keith
nick@lifemags.co.uk
Executive editor: Jo Horsleyjo@lifemags.co.uk Sub-editors: Cat Jarman, Jill Cooper Creative director: Andy Burke Art director: Karen Holloway Advertising manager: Sally Puddick Marketing executive: Cat Jarman
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Editor’s View
Welcome
Advertisers in this issue Advert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page
Advert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page
Academy Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . 31
Liss Pet & Aquatic Centre . . . . . .9
Alpha Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Liss Wools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
And so to bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC
LRS (Garden Machinery) . . . . . . .35
Antrobus Chartered Accountants . .40
Littlejohn Bathrooms . . . . . . . . .BC
Archway Vets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
M&L Body Refinishers . . . . . . . . .27
ARK Specialist Services . . . . . . .33
MacKarness & Lunt . . . . . . . . . . .27
Avantgarde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
The Mattress Doctor . . . . . . . . . .23
Baggette & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Meon Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Biscoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Mimosa Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Blaze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Morgan-Owen & Coates . . . . . . . .31
Bluebird Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
MTS Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Butterfly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Mulberry Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . .23
County Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Nutmeg Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Picketts & Pursers . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Daltons Solicitors . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Premier Property . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Derek O’Connor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Rainbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Ditcham Park School . . . . . . . . . .37
Reeves/Simply Store . . . . . . . . . .25
introduced these not-for-profit
EHDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Review Hairdressers . . . . . . . . . . .17
awards to celebrate Petersfield, a town with a great future to go
Elancé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Richard C Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
with a fascinating past and pulsating present. The awards are
Executive Windows . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Rowlands Funeral Services . . . . . .5
available in a wide range of categories – from local personalities to
Grayshott Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
St James Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
youth and sport. And the Mayor is on the judging panel.
Greys Coach Travel . . . . . . . . . . .37
St Margaret’s Prep School . . . . .37
Prizes for Petersfield
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hat’s the connection
ISSUE 9 MARCH / APRIL 2008 FREE (value £3.00)
Your local community lifestyle magazine Covering: Buriton, East Meon, Froxfield, Hawkley, Liss, Milland, Rake, Rogate, Steep, Sheet, South Harting
Business
between Mayor Paul Molloy,
traffic warden Doris O’Neill and Between The Lines offer gifts with a difference
the two young rugby players in
Arts
our cover photograph? There are no prizes for knowing PYT offer an Easter project for youngsters
or guessing the answer. But the
Interiors
connection has everything to do with prizes, because they all have Johny Grey designs creative, modern kitchens
a link to the 2008 Life in
Petersfield Awards which are set for the Festival Hall on 4 April. Life Magazines, in conjunction with Mayor Molloy, have
Life in Petersfield 2008 Awards News, Health, A3 Tunnel Update, Charity, Eating Out, Competition
Dave Brooks photographed Doris O’Neill, Paul Molloy and two young rugby players. See left for the explanation
There is still time for you to enter yourself, your business, or one
Haart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC
Serenity Hot Tubs . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
of your favourites in the Town. Turn to the centre pages to discover
Hackman & Potter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Sue Johnson Interiors . . . . . . . . . .3
how to post your entry. But you had better be quick, because time
Hartley Wood Interiors . . . . . . . .35
Sussex Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
is running out and the nominations’ bag is building fast. So get
John Jenkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Transform Landscapes . . . . . . . . .17
your entry in today.
John Peter Hairdressers . . . . . . .29
Waitrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Kingscourt School . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Waterlooville Carpets . . . . . . . . . .9
Kumon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Winchester Garden Machinery . .19
Elsewhere in this issue we have profiled both the Mayor and Doris. And we have asked people to give their views on the state of traffic in Petersfield – a burning issue for this town as for many others. Among the other exciting events coming our way in April are: the visit of star Chelsea players to Love Lane for a match against a Petersfield Select XI; PYT’s Easter project; and the Save the
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Rogate: Village Stores
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Food Festival P
are co-organising the event,
showcasing local food for local
and demonstrations and
people. The first festival will
performances will complement
start with an evening of music
their expanded market. Local
and food on The Square,
food related businesses,
Saturday 31 May and all day
schools, and colleges will be
Sunday 1 June.
invited to take part.
etersfield is to have a new local food festival,
Down on the farm Nursted Farm; open days with
Hampshire Farmers Market
afternoon teas and a barbecue at Bolinge Hill farm; a farm walk around Weston Farm; and livestock at the Village Show and it is hoped that schools will visit some of the local farms during the year. Both the village pubs, the Five Bells and the Master
August Festivities T
commissioned by EHDC
Festivities over August Bank
surroundings as a weakness in
Holiday 2007 have announced
the town—we believe that it is a
he organisers of the highly successful Petersfield
highlighted The Square, and its
Robert, plan to include local produce on their menus. “Lots of people in the parish have said that they would like uriton has launched a
B
to find out more about our
new initiative to help
local farms and farming,” said
strength and should be used far
increase awareness of the
Doug Jones, one of the
more than it is.”
role that farming plays in
organisers. “We have beef,
maintaining the local
sheep, pork and dairy farms
Petersfield Tomorrow, a group
countryside. Tickets for the
in the parish, so we can
of local volunteers dedicated to
launch of ‘Down on the farm’
provide quite a spread at the
involving residents and
–a special ‘Buriton Banquet’ –
banquet. And all the
community theme, showcasing
businesses in the future of the
were gobbled up within days
vegetables will be locally
more local talent, and
Town. Local societies,
of going on sale.
sourced.”
that the event will happen bigger and better this year, at the same time August Bank Holiday, Saturday 23 August to Monday 25 August. The Festivities will build on its
organisations.
Both events are supported by
organisations and businesses
The banquet, in the historic
For further details about
who wish to participate, or
Manor Barn with a wide
Buriton’s ‘Down on the
trial, attracting thousands into
register their interest, are
range of parish produce on
farm’ initiative, contact
the town, but this year we can
asked to visit the website at:
the menu, is the first in a
Doug Jones on 01730
www.petersfieldevents.co.uk or
series of events. These
231326 or email
Tel: 01730 231810
include lambing days at
doug.pam@btinternet.com
“Last year was an excellent
do so much better,” said Organiser Philip Haines. “A recent survey
Photography courses
New owner
A
new beginners’ photography course, run
by professional photographer and qualified teacher Stéphane Rocher (right), will help you create better pictures. Try a free taster session on Thursday 28 February, 6.308.30pm, Rowlands Function Room, 1 St Peters Road, Petersfield. The course runs over three
4
ue Love took over Butterfly
S
of customers of all ages while
Lingerie in November 2008,
continuing to provide the same
having worked in property sales
great service to Butterfly’s loyal
for over 20 years. She has always
regulars.
loved buying lingerie for herself,
Butterfly Lingerie 1, Crawters
and seized the chance when she
Lane, Petersfield Hants GU31
spotted that Butterfly was up for
4DS. 01730 267014.
sale. Sue aims to expand the
www.butterflylingerie.co.uk
range and attract a wider variety
Full story in the May-June issue
For the more advanced photographer Stéphane is
sessions with a maximum of
running workshops on topics
eight people for a personal
such as night, flash, and
approach to photography. Part
landscape photography. He
1, Thursday 27 March, 6.00-
runs a local studio, and
9.30pm; Part 2, Saturday 29
teaches photography at South
March, 1-5pm (practical); Part
Downs College. To book or to
3, Thursday 3 April, 6.00-
find out more, call 01730
9.30pm. The cost for all three
300105, or go to:
parts is £95.
www.intuitivephotography.co.uk.
The King’s Arms youth group have formed a girls’ soccer team, sponsored by Waitrose, and some of the team are photographed with Neil Mundy (right), the Customer Service Manager
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South Downs inquiry
Wedding plans
T
he Western Weald will be
Weald could still be
Park until 24 March. In her
considered for inclusion in
threatened,” said Robin Crane,
work Veronica has sought to
the South Downs National Park,
chairman of the Campaign,
capture something of the
the inspector ruled at the
“particularly if WSCC were to
essence and timelessness of
Company, a
reopening of the public inquiry
submit evidence opposing the
South Downs and in particular
salon which
in February.
inclusion of the area in the
the Country Park.
is well-
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) had announced that it
National Park.” The inquiry is expected to
J
ohn
Peter &
Some work represents a
established
particular place, other pieces
in Petersfield, offers great
would not oppose further
continue at the Chatsworth
give an impression of the
wedding packages, including
hearings on the Western Weald.
Hotel, Worthing, until at the
Downs. This exhibition is the
hair, make-up and nails.
And this decision removes the
least the middle of April 2008.
result of much time spent
last obstacle to the Western
Contact: Robin Crane
driving, walking, looking and
magical occasion”, the salon
Weald being given a fair
(Chairman, SDC),
recording both with camera and
explains, though different
hearing.
01730 812935
sketch book and will take place
for every bride and groom.
in the visitors’ centre at Queen
“Therefore our experienced
However, the South Downs
Weddings are a “truly
Campaign, a network of nearly
Interpreting the Downs
Elizabeth Country Park.
stylists can tailor your needs
140 organisations, has warned
Veronica Seagreen, a local
Contact: Queen Elizabeth
to get the best results for
that there is still a long way to
artist, is displaying new work at
Country Park.
‘The Big Day’.
go. “The future of the Western
the Queen Elizabeth Country
Tel: 02392 595040
Luxury Living
New angles
T
T
he Luxury Living & Home Entertainment Show over
the weekend of 19 and 20 April 2008 targets discerning individuals and owners of high quality homes. Many companies have already committed to the show, which is at De Vere Branksome Place between Hindhead and Haslemere. For example, Marantz has taken over the entire lounge area to display the finest home entertainment systems. Companies from the Best of Haslemere website have a dedicated marquee; and local exhibitors include jewellery and accessories from Grayshott’s Sheila Kirby. For more information, contact Philippa Steward. Tel: 01428 717400. Email: philippa@graffixmedia.com.
the ultimate service to help you attain that perfect look.”
he Write-Angle Poetry
So, when planning your
and Other Stuff
wedding, please call:
Performance group has
John Peter & Company, 43
grown - even beyond its own
Chapel Street, Petersfield.
expectations – since
Tel: 01730 262047.
launching in July 2007. Having started with just
“On your wedding day you deserve the best so we offer
Geoff Allnut
poetry and open mike (without the mike!), they now
SpeechPainter) who returns
have two great professional
on Tuesday 25 March.
Museum opens
P
etersfield Museum was due to reopen on Saturday
guitarists, Brian Harris (from
The Write-Angle is always
the Village Music Shop, Folly
open to new ideas, and the
1 March. They aim to be more
Market) and Jezz, with his
key to its success lies in its
“Family Friendly”. The
sparkling energy and talent.
flexible and organic nature.
exhibition schedule in 2008 is
The group has a microphone
The group meets at The
set to include 20th Century
and audio equipment, thanks
Square Brewery, Market
design, Moulds the Builders,
to Brian Harris.
Square, Petersfield, on the
Rowland, Son and Vincent, The
last Tuesday of each month.
Petersfield School, and Liss
quality guest performers,
Contact: Lea Cohen,
Archaeological Dig Easter
from local to London (Apples
0783 431 6040, or check
activities for the children will
and Snakes), to Southsea,
their website at:
take place on 21-22 March and
including Audi Maserati,
www.petersfieldwritersworksh
7-18 April.
Stella Mandella, and Gareth
op.co.uk
Contact: Petersfield Museum.
They have also hosted high
Toms and Geoff Allnutt (The
Tel: 01730 262601 Life
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Profiles
A year in the life... PAUL MOLLOY talks about his time as Petersfield Mayor
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Petersfield for 12 years, having
job as Mayor of Petersfield
served in the Royal Navy for 32
extremely seriously but still has
years. He and his wife June have
time to see the funny side of life.
two children: Amanda, who lives
aul Molloy has a warm smile and a ready laugh. He takes his
A Conservative town councillor
Mayor Molloy has lived in
with her husband in Bisley with
for five years before becoming
their 15 month old son, Henry; and
Mayor last Spring, Paul says: “As
his married son, Andrew, who runs
Mayor I have sought to bring
his own business in London.
people together in the community
He says that, as a naval wife,
and to show them how important
June has always been hugely
every group and every individual is
supportive of everything he’s done,
to the community.
has stoically put up with long
“One of the real bonuses of the
periods of separation. She has
job is that I get to meet people I
been equally supportive of his
wouldn’t normally expect to meet,
activities as a councillor, and
and discover societies and
Prominent people: traffic warden Doris O’Neill and Mayor Paul Molloy
Go with the traffic flow Making sure the traffic runs smoothly in Petersfield is only part of the job for Doris O’Neill. By Rosey Briggs cheerful and highly
since the age of four and went
efficient presence on our
to school in the town so she
particularly as Mayor, and assures
A
streets since 1998, Doris O’Neill
knows the community very well.
organisations in the town that I
me that she has enjoyed every
sees her traffic warden’s role as
A Police Special before she
didn’t even know existed.”
moment as Town Mayoress.”
being very much part of the
became a traffic warden, she
He looks forward to the Spring,
community team. She ensures
has been involved with
invitations and considers it very
with the Life in Petersfield awards
smooth traffic flow, and keeps
Hampshire Constabulary for
important to accept as many as he
ceremony followed by the Mayor’s
an eye on dangers from the
many years.
can. “These organisations are the
charity dinner and dance on 4 April
pedestrian walkways - such as
very heart and lifeblood of
(see pages 20 and 21); and he
loose slabs.
the town.
seeks sponsors for 19 April, when
He receives a constant stream of
“As Mayor I can contribute to any
She has helped numerous
She loves the variety in her job, and describes herself essentially as a ‘people person’.
he will abseil down the civic
elderly people who have fallen
Surprisingly, she doesn’t
debate in the chamber, but I don’t
building in Portsmouth for Rowan’s
or are confused and has often
encounter many unpleasant
have a vote. This enables the
Hospice.
rescued lost children and dogs
people and can count on her
mayor to take a much broader view
Paul Molloy, who hands over to
locked in cars. She won a
fingers those who have been
the new Mayor in May, is very clear
community award in 2002 from
really abusive: “If you are calm
about the long-term future. A
Drum Housing for her work in
and diplomatic then people are
Hall every day to deal with
founder member, and now
helping elderly people.
usually reasonable” she says.
administration and keep abreast of
treasurer of Petersfield Tomorrow,
events. He is pleased to “have a
he says that that projects
spots and makes sure that the
parking ticket that Doris found
good working relationship with the
highlighted by our residents are
Hampshire Highways Agency
romance in 2002. She met her
officers and staff in the Town Hall –
being assembled in a consultation
does something about them –
husband when booking him one
we are lucky have an excellent
document (the Town Design
like introducing yellow lines to
day in Petersfield and he
team”.
Statement).
counteract danger from
obviously didn’t object too
dangerous parking in Borough
strongly. They “just clicked
of the town.” He tries to drop in to the Town
Since becoming a councillor he
“One popular suggestion has
Doris keeps an eye on trouble
It was as the result of a
has represented the Air Training
been to make more use of the town
Road. She also acts as the eyes
straight away”, kept meeting up,
Corps, and two years ago the Town
square, a direct result of which was
and ears of the police, and is an
and were engaged within six
Juniors Football Club asked if he
the August bank holiday festivities.
important link in the anti-
months.
would also represent their interests
A great success, and this year is
shoplifting network ‘Shopwatch’
at the Town Council. He now
going to be even better.
which is run from Ram’s Walk.
imagination of the national
“It’s not all about giving tickets,”
media and Doris became a
she says.
celebrity. A Japanese game
represents both the junior and the senior Football Clubs. “I have sought to bring these two
“But the town quite desperately needs a dedicated youth centre. During the rest of my time as a
separate clubs together. An exciting
town councillor I will be
phase has begun in the fortunes of
endeavouring to make this
both clubs.”
happen.”
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Nick Keith
Life
The story caught the
“I’m always aware and always
show picked up on the romance
watching. Not just in Petersfield
and the couple told their story
but in Liphook and Liss too.”
on film for Japanese TV.
Doris has lived in Petersfield
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Business
The laundry was originally built on the Rushes Road site in the 19th century, and teams of men, and corseted women in long dresses and aprons, operated the washing and ironing machines
Petersfield and Reliance Launderers
Steaming ahead Although Petersfield & Reliance Launderers Ltd have been around for 109 years, it is a state of the art operation in many ways. By Rosey Briggs
The shape of the business has changed, with the advent of home washing machines. Now only 18% of the intake is
Rob James: fifth generation of his family to work in the laundry business
The laundry was originally
domestic laundry with some
built in 1899 by a local family
dry cleaning, but the rest is
called the Knellers on its
from commercial contracts.
present site – which were then
A fleet of vans collect and
in fields on the edge of the
deliver table and bed linens,
small but growing town of
chefs’ whites, staff overalls and
Petersfield. Later, it offered a
uniforms from restaurants,
domestic laundry service, with
hotels and caterers up to 60
delivery and collection over a
miles from Petersfield.
wide area using a horse and
n 1957 the James family,
I
site goes to the system and of
owners of the Reliance
that 80-95% is recovered,” said
some unusual items such as
team of corseted women in
Laundry in Alton, consolidated
Robert. “There is the added
dust covers for Rolls-Royce;
long dresses and aprons
by buying the Petersfield
bonus of considerable heat
furniture covers from Uppark;
operated the washing and
business and renaming it the
recovery within the system, so
sails, boat covers and even
ironing machines, driven by
Petersfield & Reliance
the boiler now operates at
harp covers. On one occasion it
belts from a central coal-
Launderers. Robert James, the
medium to low fire or on
had to sew butterfly nets for a
fuelled, steam-driven engine.
Managing Director, is the fifth
standby. The steam pressure is
keen scientific collector.
generation of his family to work
more stable and productivity
in the laundry business.
has increased.”
Its advantage as a smaller
This new system has saved
The company has laundered
For all rental customers (65%
cart. A small, hard-working
The laundry remains a family business and Robert’s mother,
of the business) the linen is
Mrs Ann James, is a director.
owned by the laundry and is
But it is probably too early to
independent lies in flexibility
the laundry 15 million gallons of
serviced under a rental
tell for his five-year-old
and commitment to quality.
water (equivalent to over 30
agreement. The remaining 17%
daughter! With their proactive
With the need to make the
Olympic-sized swimming pools),
of business is made up of
approach and willingness to
laundry more environmentally
and greatly reduced its CO2
commercial customers who
adapt to change, the James
friendly and reduce the hefty
emissions and carbon footprint.
own their own linen.
family will continue to provide a
fuel and water bills, the
Robert is proud to be part of
Work can be seasonal, and
valuable local service for a long
revolutionary ‘Clearwater
such a long running enterprise
summer events – such as
System’ was installed in July
and is enthusiastic about his
Goodwood’s Festival of Speed
2004. The first of its kind in
work: “It gets under your skin.
and weddings– increase the
Contact: Petersfield &
Europe, this ceramic micro-
You get a buzz from pulling
production requirement
Reliance Launderers Ltd,
filtration system uses American
together all the different
considerably.
Rushes Road, Petersfield. Tel:
technology which filters waste
elements: production, delivery,
water from the laundry process
staff and health and safety
local businesses for skilled
and pumps treated water to a
issues. Keeping it all cost-
workers, the laundry has had to
re-use tank where it replaces
effective and keeping the
recruit staff from beyond
mains supplies.
quality high. There’s never a
Petersfield – from Portsmouth,
dull moment.”
and run a mini bus daily.
“About 60% of the water on
10
With competition from other
time to come.
01730 262411. Email: sales@petersfieldlaundry.co.uk Life
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Advertisement Feature: Executive Windows
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Business and the website – launched in 1999 – are managed by Lindsey’s brother Roland. One of the challenges has been to find the right staff to sell their special products. But staff seem to become part of the family and many of the managers have been with the business for 10 years or more – unusual in the retail world. Together with the fantastic Lindsey and Florian outside their Petersfield branch, one of eight shops in the expanding chain (inset) product shots
Earth’ where each piece carries
Between The Lines
Gifts with a difference Lindsey and Florian Kleinlercher are the inspirations behind a successful and expanding chain of shops. By Rosey Briggs
a thought-provoking message. This formula seems to work well because there are now outlets in Alton, Haslemere, Chichester, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Horsham and Petersfield as well as the two originals in Midhurst and Godalming. The Kleinlerchers have chosen prosperous small towns across the South where the rates and rents are
indsey’s parents started a
L
goes some way to describing
reasonable and they can afford
shop in 1964, selling cards,
the company philosophy, which
prime trading locations.
books and office stationery in
is not just about gifts but about
the centre of Midhurst. Lindsey
‘celebrating the joy of giving’.
pursued an early career as a
The range of stock is always
Petersfield, which was a 2004 addition to the chain, is one of the biggest shops and has
nurse, travelling to Australia to
high quality, and often unusual.
traded well since it opened. The
work in cardio thoracic surgery,
Cards and books are sometimes
ramp which runs through the
then to Saudi Arabia and a spell
locally produced, but also
split-level shop is much
with the Air Ambulance Service
originate from further afield:
appreciated by those with
at Goodwood.
Klutz books and the Burt’s Bees
buggies or wheelchairs. Though
body range from USA; Moulin
they live in Chichester, Lindsey
challenges, she joined the family
Roty soft toys from France; and
or Florian are up here most
business, which then expanded
eco-friendly body products from
days to drop off two of their
to a second shop in Godalming.
Ireland.
three young children at
Eventually, looking for new
In 1990 she met Florian, who is
Unusual children’s gifts include
Dunannie and Dunhurst Schools in Steep.
from Austria, at a meditation
butterfly and stick insect
course in London. His IT skills
gardens, ‘how to crochet’ craft
have proved invaluable as they
set, and microwavable soft toy
detail of their family business.
continued to develop the
hot water bottles. Because it is
The unusual colour of the
business together as a family.
their special interest Lindsey
shopfronts was developed after
The company subsequently
and Florian carry a range of
many sample pots and much
became more focused as a card
gifts with a spiritual or holistic
(informal) customer research
and gift shop and was re-named
element, like the popular
and is mixed specially for them.
‘Between The Lines’. The name
jewellery from ‘Tales from the
The photography, the artwork
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They care deeply about every
team at their head offices in Bosham, they keep their shops supplied with great and everchanging products. When not searching the world for more lines of cards and gifts, visiting the stores or spending time with the family, Lindsey and Florian find a bit of time to enjoy some sailing and ski-ing. Florian loves England, but likes to get back to Austria every now and then for a ‘snow fix’ in the mountains near his home town of Innsbruck. The business goes from strength to strength and in 2004 won the Independent Gift Retailer of the Year for the South and South East. Last year they were finalists in the category Best UK Small Multiple Greeting Card Retailer. This kind of official recognition is helpful when setting up new supplier contracts but it is also very gratifying to the Kleinlerchers who have found a formula that works with both the industry and the gift-buying public. Contact: Between The Lines, 4 Swan Street, Petersfield. 01730 269794. www.between.co.uk Life
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Business three times the output can be achieved with only four designer/printers, and at a lower cost to clients. Digital technology means more scope and flexibility for graphics too, so outputs can be much bigger and can vary from vinyl to PVC board. For longer lasting items, like the Trisign system, the more traditional screen-printing technology still provides the best durability. Although Alpha Graphics has large clients from outside the region, it remains essentially a Peter Howells: happily ‘helping police with their enquiries’
small, local company. And 70% of its business is from the area
Alpha Graphics
around Petersfield, Liss,
Wanted by the police!
Haslemere and Portsmouth.
Rosey Briggs discovers how a local firm of designers helps police with their enquiries in the best possible sense
Examples of recent projects are on view around Petersfield:
An example of the easy-to-fix and durable Trisign devices
cricket clubs. To celebrate its 30th
the new signs, banners and
anniversary Alpha Graphics has
window displays of Meon Valley
a brand new corporate identity
Travel; the design and window
in magenta, silver and white.
graphics for the Lounge
This can be seen on their vans
Restaurant; and the interior
and website, as well as on the
displays for Drum Housing.
giant fascia board just beyond
Alpha regularly produces
platform 1 at Liss Station, near
promotional materials for
the company’s HQ.
P
Because the Trisign devices
Barons BMW dealership at
As far as the next 30 years
are so durable and easy to fix,
Hindhead traffic lights and
goes, technology will move yet
first meeting because he was
there are many applications
O’Neill in Chichester. When I
further on and broaden the
‘helping the police with their
beyond crime. Peter has
visited, the office was piled high
scope and capability of design
enquiries’. As part of his
provided signage for major
with awards boards from local
and print. Alpha Graphics is
contract with over 29 different
events including Glastonbury
golf clubs which send them in
intent on maximizing the scope
police forces throughout the
music festival, and sports
annually to be updated with the
of the Trisign system,
country - including the Met – he
fixtures, such as marathons and
season’s trophy winners.
particularly with the 2012
spends time speaking at police
cycle races – indeed any event
conferences about the
where highly visible temporary
‘area partnerships’ - local
looking at the potential
effectiveness of his invention,
messaging, or sponsorship
suppliers, local clients and
business for events signage and
the patented ‘Trisign’ system.
branding is required.
working with local companies in
in fighting crime in other
complementary areas like PR
countries. So the future looks
eter Howells, from Alpha Graphics, had to cancel our
Trisigns clip to lamp posts and
The core business of Alpha
Peter Howells is committed to
Olympics in sight, and is
are used by the police to post
Graphics is the design and sign
and marketing. “We have a
exciting – and Peter Howells
bold warnings in high crime
work on shop fascias, windows
good reputation and people
may soon be ‘wanted by the
areas for a limited period of
and vehicles. The company was
know us.
police’ in several countries
around three weeks. Messages
set up as a partnership; and
may be targeted at victims or
Peter, who is originally from
but competitive in the local
culprits. For instance: “Rat on a
Wales and still sounds Welsh
marketplace, and to continue to
Contact: Alpha Graphics,
rat”, “Take your property with
despite 20 years in Southsea,
keep as much of our work in-
1 Station Road, Liss.
you”, and “Thieves operate in
joined in 1986 straight from
house as possible to maintain
Tel: 01730 892257. Email:
this area”.
Portsmouth Art College.
the quality and reliability.”
phowells@trisign.co.uk
This simple signage system
In those days of labour-
“Our plan is to remain small
Alpha supports many
has become an important and
intensive offset-litho printing,
community initiatives, providing
highly effective tool in crime
using presses, plates and ink,
free signage for Petersfield
reduction, with an average
the company employed 12
Youth Theatre productions,
88% success rate across the
people. Now, in the days of
Petersfield Rugby Club and the
board for short, highly targeted
digital technology, which is a
Music Festival. The firm also
campaigns.
much less manual process,
sponsors Liss football and
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around the world!
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A blooming garden centre: some of the plants for sale at Hillier’s branch in Liss, which has stood on this site for 25 years (inset) Chris Rawlings: “original and interesting products”
Hectic at Hillier’s
Spaform spas. It is their third season at the centre, and they continue to sustain good business as they feel they
You may have noticed the Hillier’s Garden Centre sign on the A3 by the Liss exit, but were you aware that several businesses were based on the site? Jo Horsley investigates
provide superior customer care
H
and people love them “
are open seven days a week; but
the products to the aftercare.
if you can’t get down to the shop
They are clearly passionate
beauty, showcasing some of
that is free to join and publish a
they offer a reasonably priced
about spas and will be able to
England’s most stunning
complimentary magazine, which
delivery service.
offer some you brilliant advice
gardens, with superior growing
includes handy gardening tips
Winchester Garden Machinery
and a free pre-delivery site
conditions on offer. Hillier’s have
from the experts. A free ‘Grow
is positioned through out the
visit. What is more all the spas
had their branch on the Liss site
Your Own’ Spring talk will be
centre and has a huge range of
they sell are British made (in
for 25 years.
taking place at the centre on 11
garden machinery for
Portsmouth), they come with a
March at 10am. You will need to
commercial and non-commercial
British factory warranty.
centre for the past three years,
contact them to reserve a seat,
users. They have been operating
Avantegarde Structures have
has worked for the company as a
as the talk has proved very
out of Hillier’s for 20 years and
a selection of conservatories
professional Grower and Plant
popular in the past.
stock a selection of garden
and summer-houses. Steve (the
machinery from electric
owner) has been based at the
ampshire has long been an area of outstanding natural
Chris Rawlings, manager of the
Manager for the past 15 years.
They also run a Gardening Club
By the entrance of Hillier’s you
from the initial installation of
With 13 other centres dotted
will find The Liss Pet and
trimmers to large diesel tractors.
complex for 18 months but has
across the southern counties,
Aquatic Centre, a family-run
Adrian Giles (the manager) is
been in the business for years.
Hilliers pride themselves on
shop which was established in
enthusiastic about the products
He has a wealth of knowledge
stocking goods that cater for the
the complex in 1987. They supply
and has a professional team of
and experience to offer.
local community’s needs.
everything from fibreglass
onsite engineers and staff to
garden ponds, garden features
help you get the most out of
garden house design that he
interesting products to stock and
and tropical fish (discounted to
your machinery.
imports from the Netherlands.
aren’t constricted by what our
landscape gardeners), to chicken
head office wants us to sell,”
coops and dog kennels.
“We can choose original and
said Chris. “Everyone thought I
Owner Michael Bell has a
Walking through the flower
His office is set in a popular
It has a cosy feel to it and can
beds towards the back of the
be easily installed with electrics
centre you will come across
and water. He even has a few
fantastic team of dedicated staff
Serenity Hot Tubs, where Paul
clients that have converted
range eggs but we are able to
who are extremely
and Caroline Thomas have a
them into homes for children
sell them at competitive prices
knowledgeable and helpful. They
selection of British-made
who haven’t managed to fly the (continued page 18) Life
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Paul Thomas at Serenity Hot Tubs provides ‘superior customer care’
Steve at Avantgarde Structures has years of experience
With all the shopping delights
nest yet.
Experienced: Michael Bell and Roz of Liss Pet and Aquatic Centre, with 20 years on site
Enthusiastic: Adrian Giles of Winchester Garden Machinery
Contacts
Liss Pine Emporium
on offer, you are bound to work
Hillier Garden Centre
Tel: 01730 890260
complex is the Liss Pine
up an appetite. Martin Lockley
Tel: 01730 892196
www.Hemel-pine-centre.co.uk
Emporium with has a huge
at Café Maple has designed a
www.hillier.co.uk
selection of pine and oak beds,
fresh and mouth-watering
cupboards, tables and home
menu. He offers a ‘Dish of the
furniture. However, if you have
Day’ that is always a sell-out
some old furniture in need of
and has a reputation for making
Liss Pet & Aquatic Centre
re-upholstering, Nigel Hall at
an fine cup of Kenyan bean
Tel: 01730 894135
The Chair Men (‘fine
coffee.
The last business set in the
Avantgarde Structures
The Chair Men
Tel: 01730 892122
Tel: 01730 895845
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Winchester Garden Machinery
upholstery’) is situated
Tel: 01962 892466
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Petersfield in Bloom Children and the environment will feature high on the list for the annual flower competition run by Petersfield In Bloom, now in its 20th year.
F
or the second year running a separate
environment award will be given to encourage people to think green. In addition an award for the best school
or youth garden project will be given with the aim to encourage a new
Tuesday 22 April. The
meeting starts at 7.30pm
and all are welcome. There will be 14 classes to be
judged on and the closing date for entry is 27 June
and the Judging will take place on the 10 July.
The competition will also
generation of gardeners to
be represented at the Giant
Entry forms are available
Easter Saturday (22 March)
brighten up the town. from the Tourist
Information centre, the
Library, Petersfield Town
Hall and at the Petersfield
In Bloom AGM to be held at the Physic Garden Room, near the High Street, on
Easter Charity Market on
at Petersfield Festival Hall in aid of the Portsmouth
Stepping Stones Playgroup garden of Sheet which won a silver certificate and award in 2007
Hospitals Rocky Appeal
colourful display of goods
The market will be open
craft stalls set up in the
and other local charities. between 9.30 am and 3 pm and promises to host a
with charity, trade and
main hall, on the stage and in the Rose Room.
Admission to the market is free.
Contact: Jeremy Holmes. Tel: 01730 261318
Life
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Novice & experienced knitters welcome at our Knit n Natter groups.
Sewing machine repairs School uniforms: Bohunt, Liss Infants and Juniors
2 Station Road, Liss, Hampshire - 01730 893941 - www.lisswools.co.uk Plentiful nearby free parking.
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Awards
Cllr Ken Moon, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, talks about the awards.
PYT, West Side Story, Autumn 2007. Photograph by Michel Fontefiguiéres
Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards 2008 The nominations are in, and the countdown is on to the Life In Petersfield Business and Community Awards 2008
W
e have a fantastic evening
Community Awards. These
Performers:
and competitions, run a summer
of entertainment, food,
awards represent a unique
Petersfield Youth Theatre (PYT)
school and every year participate
drink, and of course the
opportunity to acknowledge
is a registered charity founded in
in a day of workshops with guest
announcing of the winners lined
those voluntary groups,
1990 to advance education in
teachers from West End shows.
up for you on 4 April at
individuals and companies who
music and theatrical arts among
The group also produces a show
Petersfield Festival Hall.
have made an outstanding
young people and build
every two years.
contribution to the local economy
confidence through teamwork
and to the vitality of the town.
and communication skills. PYT
JosieJo “A fabulous artist with
has grown from around 30 to
strong songs and a beguiling
This landmark event promises to be a superb gala night, so why not come along and meet with
“The Council is committed to
other representatives of
working with a range of private,
300 members aged from 5 to 25.
voice fused with genuine warmth
Petersfield business and
public and voluntary interests to
Its yearly calendar is packed with
and personality.” Adam Sieff ¬
community organisations?
ensure a strong and sustainable
activities for members and non-
Former Director of Sony Jazz.
Tickets are available, priced
economy in the district and
members. Tel: 01730 266730
£5/£2.50 concessions, from the
improve the quality of life for all
Life Magazines Office, The Folly
its residents.
Bar, College Street, and Antrobus
“We are working closely with
Josie is a young local talented singer songstress currently
The Petersfield School is a
making waves on the London
specialist school with performing
music scene. She has a repertoire
arts status.
of magical songs that are
House, College Street. If you are
the East Hampshire Business
part of a local company,
Initiative (EHBI), a partnership of
organisation, school, or team,
local business support
providing students with a
online, through her CD sales and
why not take a table (seating 10)
organisations, to encourage
professional environment for
live performances.
and make a night of it?
investment into the district and
dance, music and drama. The arts
www.josiejo.co.uk
support the creation and growth
centre and theatre has presented
of local businesses.
over 200 performances since
Write-Angle Poetry & other Stuff
Main Sponsors:
It boasts a £1 million theatre,
continually captivating audiences
As our main event sponsors, East
The Council looks forward to a
opening in 2005 as well as
at The Square Brewery, brings
Hampshire District Council will be
successful awards ceremony and
providing a venue for newly
fun and talent to the last Tuesday
in attendance on the night. Cllr
would like to congratulate all
developed community groups.
of each month. Next
Ken Moon, Portfolio Holder For
those nominated. I wish you
www.thestudio-tps.com
performance, 25 March. 'Open
Economic Development, says:
every success.” Life Magazines
Mic', for poetry, prose, song,
has been supported by a fantastic
Petersfield Academy Of Dance
comedy, music, dancing,
Council is proud to be the overall
range of sponsors and
offers classes in I.S.T.D Ballet,
monologues, anything original,
sponsor of the first Life in
participants.
Modern, Tap, Jazz and Street
clever, witty. March Guest; Russell
Dance. Students enter for exams
Thompson as Rachel
“East Hampshire District
Petersfield Business and
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Pantechnicon (London's 'Apples &
graphics, exhibitions, brochures,
throughout Hampshire, West
Snakes' and 'Chats Palace') plus
special promotions, security
Sussex and Surrey. They have
Jezz on guitar - come perform
graphics, wide format digital
helped a number of local
and/or enjoy! £3.
output, banners and labels.
businesses to reduce their
Tel: 01730 892257
environmental impact by working closely with them to determine
Lion & Unicorn Players was formed in 1959 by a small group
Rowland's Funeral Services
their carbon footprints and
of people with a passion for
Petersfield Ltd is a private family
implement environmental
drama and a policy to stage good
funeral business which was
management systems.
plays to the best of its ability.
established 70 years ago. Still
www.energy-footprint.com
Playwrights performed range
owned and directed by the family,
from Shakespeare, Shaw and
it operates a professional, caring
East Hampshire Chamber of
Ibsen, to Fry, Eliot, Miller,
and dignified service 24 hours a
Commerce and Industry,
Stoppard, Bolt, Coward and
day, priding itself on trust,
managed by the business
Priestley. The Players celebrate
confidentiality and care. Email:
community for the business
their Golden Jubilee in 2009.
info@petersfield-funerals.co.uk
community, provides advice and
Mayor, Paul Molloy at the doors of Petersfield Festival Hall
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he awards ceremony
services to organisations of all
Tel: 01730 821491 Pickets and Pursers, established
sizes and sectors, enabling them
Award Sponsors:
in 1850, specialises in fine
to grow, prosper and become
Daltons, established in 1986, is a
jewellery, silver, watches and
more effective. It works in
dynamic, forward thinking firm of
clocks together with extensive
partnership with neighbouring
solicitors based in Petersfield and
ranges of china and glassware.
Chambers and relevant
Hayling Island. The experienced
Your enquiries are welcomed by
organisations and covers
and dedicated team show an
knowledgeable and friendly staff,
Petersfield, Alton, Liphook, Liss,
absolute commitment to
anxious to ensure continuity of a
Bordon and Whitehill.
delivering a wide range of quality
level of personal customer
www.ehcci.co.uk
legal services.
service often associated with a
www.daltons-law.co.uk
bygone age.
Sue Johnson Interiors was
www.pickettsandpursers.com
established in 1990, offering an honest and reliable service and
Review salons in Petersfield and Waterlooville are havens of high
Antrobus Chartered
can help with any furnishing need
quality, technically based
Accountants, based in central
from the smallest commission to
haircutting and colouring carried
Petersfield, with a 15-strong team,
a whole house.
out in attractive surroundings in
focuses on the full range of
an atmosphere of warmth and
financial issues faced by
on an extensive collection,
welcome. Business partners Paul
businesses and individuals. If you
coupled by an expert team of
Hawes and Elaine Armitage
need help or advice on anything
fitters, upholsterers and curtain
opened for business 19 years ago
from your accounting system to
makers. Please feel free to visit
and have a professional
your future retirement needs,
the showroom, where we will be
relationship spanning 29 years.
please call 01730 234500 or visit
eagerly waiting.
Tel: 01273 330233
www.antrobus.biz
Tel: 01730 266351
Jacobs & Hunt has been part of
Mackarness & Lunt have
MacDonald Oates is a
Petersfield’s life since the firm
provided legal services to clients
progressive firm of solicitors with
was established in 1895. Four
in Petersfield and the
offices in Petersfield and
different, independently owned
surrounding area for more than
Midhurst. Established for more
companies now trade under the
100 years. Based in Petersfield
than 50 years, the firm offers a
name of Jacobs & Hunt, selling all
High Street, the family-run firm
wide range of legal services to
styles of property within a 20
has been trusted for generations
personal and business clients,
mile radius of the town.
to give practical and clear legal
including conveyancing, wills and
www.jacobshunt.co.uk
advice. For more information
tax planning, divorce, litigation,
about the firm and a range of
commercial property, commercial
services visit www.macklunt.co.uk
and employment law.
Alpha Graphics is a Liss based
The Mayor’s Charity Dinner and Dance
Friendly staff will happily advise
www.macdonaldoates.co.uk
organisation committed to supplying the local business
Energy Footprint provides
community with all aspects of
Energy Performance Certificates
promotional graphics. Our studios
on domestic properties for
cater for the production of
Solicitors, Estate Agents and
corporate design, signs, vehicle
Social Housing Landlords
Life
organised by Life in Petersfield magazine is an exciting addition to the Petersfield calendar of events. To make this a truly memorable evening, directly following on from the awards ceremony will be the Mayor’s charity dinner/dance. This will begin at 9 pm and continue through to midnight. The Folly Bar will be seeing to our refreshment needs throughout the evening from the Rose Room, and Rkdia will be providing the scrumptious twocourse dinner. Music and dancing will be provided by Southampton based ‘Chuckles’. All proceeds from the awards ceremony and the dinner/dance will go to the Mayor’s charities: St. Dunstan’s Hospital for the training and rehabilitation of blind exservicemen and women, our very own Petersfield Society for special needs, and Rowan’s Hospice in Purbrook. Representatives from all three charities will be dining with us on the night. In addition, The Folly Bar is kindly donating a percentage of takings to the charities and Rkdia catering, puts all of its profits back into the community. Tickets will be on sale shortly from the Life Magazines office, and are priced at £30 each. But if you get together with 10 friends, book a table, and one place comes FREE! Contact: Cat Jarman Tel: 01730 235669 Life
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Issues
Pressure on parking
walk to cut down on the cost, but after 8.30am everywhere
With the shortage of reasonably priced parking in the town, and a price increase recommended by the local council, finding a place to park in Petersfield is hard work.
free or cheap is full and if
T
reasonably priced park
around here all my life and now
increases in Petersfield’s public
and ride
there are more people and less
Kevin Pearce
car parks will raise the rate to
system. If the
parking spaces.”
- Portsmouth
90p for 2 hours parking in the
council could
central car park, and this is likely
find some
Gerry
been working
to increase the parking problem.
land just
Chettleburgh
here for a month. I
he planned East Hampshire
far too expensive. I’ve lived
District Council (EHDC) price
it’s wet weather we get soaked.”
“I’ve only
Season ticket parking places in
outside the town and operate a
- Book
the town are already too limited
shuttle service,” Doris feels this
dealer, from
and too expensive for the
would ease the pressure at peak
London
in the Festival Hall car park and
average worker.
always park
times and cut costs for those
“I come down
always find a space at 8.15 am, so
Motorists may be pushed
who have to come to Petersfield
once a month
no problem really.”
further outside the centre of
regularly to work or to commute.
town in their quest for cheap
on business. I find the town compact and easy to get around
Trevor
long-term parking and will spill
Keith and
and I haven’t noticed a parking
Boyden -
onto more of the residential
Samantha
problem – not compared to
Association
streets, like Moggs Mead, Herne
Didwell
London anyway!”.
of
Road, and those on the other
(daughter-
Petersfield
side of the railway line, causing
in-law) from
Businesses
aggravation among residents and
Waterlooville
blocking the traffic flow.
with Oliver
“I’m concerned about the extent of
From November to the end of
(3) and William (18 months).
the proposed [EHDC car parking]
December is the busiest time in
“We parked by the Heath and
increase, which is 20-30% in
the run up to Christmas; and
walked into town because it’s
some car parks, and what effect
January to Spring is the quietest.
cheaper and we usually find a
On a weekly basis, Friday is the
space. But charging for the public
Bob Rothery - Works in the
busiest shopping day and
toilets is disgusting.”
Industrial Estate
Monday brings loading/unloading
this will have on shoppers and workers in the town.” He feels that more workers will
“If I need to park for 5 minutes
be forced to park in residential
problems as retailers re-stock the
Helen Potter
to do the banking I have to pay
areas: “People stop me in the
shelves. The monthly farmer’s
- Clare
for 2 hours. There should be
town worrying about how their
market on Sundays can mean
Gardens,
more short term options, maybe
streets will be clogged with
double parking along the High
Petersfield
with higher fines for
parkers avoiding the charge.”
Street and subsequent log-jams.
“It’s awful,
overstaying.”
Pressure on parking in the town
Trevor is also concerned about the proposed charge for Sunday
there’s not Nicky Bart -
parking and what effect this will
certain times: wet weather makes
spaces. I usually don’t even
West Meon
have on the monthly Farmer’s
a big difference in the High
bother with the Waitrose car
“We need
Market in the Square.
Street when everyone tries to
park, it’s too crowded so I go to
more
park as near to shops as possible.
the Festival Hall. The price
disabled
to help fund free bus passes,
increases will put people off and
spaces
council workers at Penns Place
they’ll go elsewhere to shop.”
nearer to the
should also be expected to
becomes even more crucial at
As Life in Petersfield was going to press, the proposed rise in
enough
charges was yet to be confirmed
shops. Also I wish the ticket
contribute by paying a parking charge.
by East Hampshire District
Janet
machines could give change and I
Council. Retailers had until 22
Davies -
think you should pay when you
February to respond. We asked
East Meon
leave, otherwise you’re rushing
some local people for their views
“I park in
about with one eye on the time.”
on the parking situation:
Swan Street
Doris O’Neill (see Profile, page 8)
when I come
Natasha Spaven and Donna
into work
Featherstone, Waterlooville.
Traffic Warden
because it’s cheaper. For people
“It’s terrible and getting busier.
“One solution could be a
on minimum wages the parking is
We park a long way away and
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He says that, if the increase is
Rosey Briggs
If you have a view about parking in Petersfield please send a letter to Life in Petersfield, 22 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JL or email info@lifemags.co.uk. Life
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A3 Tunnel / Chamber
Going underground Local chambers of commerce have received an update on the development of the Hindhead tunnel
East Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events Making People more Profitable Selecting the right people for
T
here was a full turn-out at
the right job can be fraught and
The Alton Maltings Centre
frustrating. In this entertaining
in February when the East
and informative session and we
Hampshire and Surrey
will help you see yourself and
Chambers of Commerce and
others in a new light.
Industry joined forces to host
The Personal Profile System
the ‘Going Underground at
helps with recruiting, selecting,
Hindhead’ networking lunch.
training, developing, counselling
They heard an entertaining
and team building. The Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) is self-
and informative insight on the
administered, not a test, and
progress of work on the Tunnel from Ian Whyte, Community Relations Manager for Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering, the
Ian Whyte, from Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering, told local chambers of commerce that the tunnel is “most environmentally friendly”
measures human behaviour in
With tree clearing finished, it
you to see how people see
constructors. He described it as
is possible to see all the way
“the most environmentally
through Boundless Valley to the
friendly project of its kind.”
northern entrances to the
As well as engineering and
tunnels.
construction issues, guests learnt about dormice bridges,
Stay informed
rare orchids, adders and lime
Contact: Ian Whyte, Community
kilns, which have all been found
Relations Manager for Balfour
since development began.
Beatty Civil Engineering, A3
Regular users of the A3 will
Hindhead project office,
be familiar with the diversion at
Portsmouth Road, Thursley,
the north end, to allow the
Surrey, GU8 6NN. Tel: 01428
building of the Greensand Way
686000. Email:
and Hindhead Hill Underpasses.
Ian.Whyte@bbcel.co.uk
The pre-cast concrete units are
www.highways.gov.uk/roads
now in position to make up these underpasses.
Life
Key activities 2008 March: Traffic at northern end switches back to A3 April: Start tunnelling from south May: Greensand Way underpass opens July: Canadian Memorial underpass opens. Start Hazel Grove bridge October: Completion of Hammer Lane underpass. Return traffic to A3
the work environment. It allows themselves, how they behave under pressure, and how others may see them at work. DISC (through the PPA system) can help people with their sales, communication and working relationships. Date: Wednesday 5 March Time: 12.30 – 2.30pm Venue: 7, The Square, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3HJ Cost: £15. Revitalise your Business A healthy management team gives any organisation the best chance of optimum performance and thus that vital
Diagram to illustrate the birds eye view of the work being done on the roads at Hindhead
competitive edge. As part of its 'Fitter for Business' philosophy, Champneys offers the opportunity to mix business with a therapeutic break. Date: 22 April Time: 12.30 – 2.30pm Venue: 7 Champneys Forest Mere, Liphook, GU30 7JQ Cost: £15. Parking available. To enquire about either of these events contact Sue Shilcock. Tel: 02392 449449 sue.shilcock@chamber.org.uk Life
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Community and Charity
Local volunteer awards The 2008 Community Volunteer awards will be presented in May by Mrs Mary Fagan, the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire
East Hampshire’s Volunteer
District Council. Entertainment
Centre in Tilmore Road, one of
will be provided by participants
11 Volunteer Centres in
of the Youth Talent Show and
Y
oung people are among
They turn up every week giving
Hampshire and 300 throughout
refreshments by Rkdia of Drum
the key groups recognised
up their time to help others
England. Its role is to represent,
Housing.
for their contribution in the
have a fun night out. Richard
co-ordinate and support local
Community Volunteering
says: ” I do it to help the
volunteer organisations.
Certificates Ceremony on 2 May
children have a better life.” And
along with other members of
Glen feels he “has achieved
of Community First East
over 300 local bodies offering
community groups, clubs and
something and provided
Hampshire, said: “One of the
volunteering opportunities –
statutory organisations all over
children with a safe place to
ways we support the local
there are around 1,000 available
East Hampshire.
socialise and learn new skills”.
community is to promote and
in the immediate area. These
encourage volunteering - few
volunteer ‘jobs’ are accessible
Geoffrey and Enid Chrimes, a
people are aware of the
either through confidential
district. Among the nominees
husband and wife team who
richness of community activity
appointments at the centre or
this year are Liss Woodcraft
help to organise the
across the district. In our rural
through the national database.
Folk Group, a fantastic example
Shopmobility service in
community, there are many
of young people which
Petersfield’s central car park
volunteers who are often
contribute to the community.
through the South Downs
unrecognised for their
Contact: Community First,
“Most are happy to volunteer
Association of Disabled People;
commitment to helping others.”
The Tilmore Centre, 1 Tilmore
and gain a wealth of experience
and Margaret Dunse, who has
from it,” says Pam Gruber,
worked for 12 years as
Lieutenant of Hampshire, will
Tel: 01730 710017.
secretary, volunteer driver and
present the Volunteering
www.communityfirst-
co-ordinator for LUPIN, a Liss-
Certificates at a ceremony
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Last year 95 volunteers were nominated from across the
Project Co-ordinator. Richard, aged 16, and Glenn, 15, run a Woodcraft Folk group for children aged 4-9 years.
Other nominees include
The awards are organised by
Audrey Hollingbery, Director
Mrs Mary Fagan, the Lord
If you want to contribute your time or skills, the Volunteer Centre manages a database of
Go to: www.do-it.org.uk.
Road, Petersfield, GU32 2HG
Save the Children Fund
Good-as-new clothes sale The annual three-day clothes sale, organised by the Petersfield branch of Save the Children, takes place in the Festival Hall from 26 to 28 April
T
visitors can come as often as
good-as-new clothes (many
they like and try on as much as
designer labels) for men,
they want. And they can enjoy
women and children. There are
coffee and home-made cake.
he popular sale is jampacked with excellent
There’s no entry fee so
also magnificent curtains, bed
The Petersfield branch of
linen, china, glass, pictures and
Save the Children is over 50
all manner of household items,
years old and has held a sale
sports goods and even small
for over 40 years. The first sale
antiques. Thousands of items
in 1965 raised a modest £300.
are carefully checked for
In 2006 it made a profit of
quality and individually labelled
more than £16,000!
by our many volunteers. Spring is the perfect time of
The money raised goes to
Revamp your wardrobe: the SCF’s April sale is packed with clothes, many with designer labels
keeping administration costs to
Contact: Prue Scurfield, Vice-
an absolute minimum.
Chairman, Petersfield branch,
help children all over the world,
Tel: 01730 264709.
year to revamp your wardrobe
including the UK – sadly, the
Opening times:
Why not go along and see for
need never diminishes. The
Thurs 26 April, 9.30am-8pm
yourself? You will probably find
Petersfield branch is proud of
Friday 27 April, 9.30am-6 pm
something you like!
Save the Children’s record in
Sat 28 April, 9.30am– 2.30 p.m
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Eating Out
All new Madhuban Madhuban, the nationally acclaimed restaurant in Station Road, Liss, has re-opened in February after undergoing a complete refurbishment and extension.
V
Top chef Maksoor Admed
oted the ‘Best Indian
Siddhike has been brought in
Restaurant in the South of
from the Taj Hotel Group in India
England' in a Radio 2 phone poll
to concentrate solely on the new
in 2005, this is the first time
buffet and special dishes.
Madhuban has been altered since
Opening hours are extended, and
opening 22 years ago. Owned by
every Sunday, the Madhuban will
Lodue and Bedar Miah, The
open from 12 noon to 10pm
restaurant is now in a beautifully
offering a delicious new menu.
redesigned open space, and will
Lodue, who runs the successful
seat up to 130 people, with
“Honey Garden Sauces”™ cook-in
private parties, corporate
sauces, added: “We can cook for
entertainment and outdoor
people if they wish. We can come
catering also on offer.
to their place and cater for up to
“It is better than a five-star
1,000 guests if needed.”
hotel,” promises Lodue with great
Madhuban water feature. Photo courtesy of Madhuban and LODUE MIAH
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excitement. “I went to India to
Contact: Lodue Miah,
source many different, hand-
Madhuban Restaurant, 94
crafted materials. I wanted to
Station Road, Liss. GU33 7AQ
achieve something interesting
Tel: 01730 893363
with the best quality and comfort for our customers.”
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Arts
Springs into action
in Petersfield. The space will benefit PYT and other local groups for rehearsal, workshop and meeting rooms. For the past
Curtain Up! – Petersfield Youth Theatre’s 10th annual Easter project – celebrates song and dance from musical theatre, with help from visiting professional performers band Scooch, and Caroline Sheen who played Truly Scrumptious in the West End hit musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The project runs from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 April. Experience is not necessary but enthusiasm is essential. To be part of the Easter project, offer your support for The Space, subscribe to the At PYT’s Easter holiday project, enthusiasm is essential
lottery, or simply find out more about any aspect of Petersfield
P
YT’s popular holiday activity
exciting piece of musical theatre
Youth Theatre, phone 01730
is open to members and
in only four days!
266730 or go to:
Jamie Campbell Bower played
non-members aged from school
www.pyt.org.uk.
year one and above. Visiting
the part of a baker in PYT’s first
theatre professionals will work
ever Easter project. Visiting
PYT Artistic Director Nik Ashton
and perform with up to 160
professionals have included Russ
announced ‘The Big Plan’ to
young people to create an
Spencer, of pop and Eurovision
create a cultural and arts venue
Music fest The 2008 Petersfield Musical Festival launches on 7 March with a concert by Jacqui Dankworth, the daughter of jazz legends Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth.
J
acqui has toured with the Brodsky Quartet and recorded
with them alongside guests such as Sir Paul McCartney, Sting and Elvis Costello. Her second album for Candid Records, called Detour
Ahead, has had a great response. On 8 March Beethoven enthusiasts can enjoy the first of two choral concerts – here the Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra will support singers from Petersfield, Denmead and Fernhurst. The week-long event is in Petersfield Festival Hall and tickets are on sale at One Tree Books, Lavant Street. Tel: 01730 261169 For full Festival Programme, See Diary page 38
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At last year’s Easter project,
year a team has been working behind the scenes to identify and secure a suitable site and to raise money to fund this ambitious project.
Weekly Winners, PYT’s subscription-based lottery, was launched at the 2007 Autumn Season. After the first draw on 1 February three lucky winners were thrilled with their cash prizes. With its catchphrase ‘Give us a hand, you could win a grand’, this local lottery is expected to grow and grow. Jane Rebeiro PYT Publicity Manager janerebeiro@btinternet.com 01730 231953 07762 272088 Life
Spring production The Winton Players have been producing quality drama productions in Petersfield for over 60 years. Now an independent society they can call on about 120 members for their four productions a year
T
he Players have their
who has had considerable
audiences held and intrigued
own headquarters –
directorial success with the
from curtain up to the end.
affectionately known as ‘The
group (Rumours, Party Piece,
Hut’ – where members meet
The Cherry Orchard). Tickets (£8) will be on sale at The Tourist Information Centre from Monday 24 March. The Handyman was first staged at the Chichester Minerva Theatre in 1996, starring Frank Finlay, and concerns itself with war crimes from World War II, attitudes to Jews, retribution and revenge. At its heart lies huge questions: ‘Should there be a time limit on the prosecution of serious crimes’; and ‘To what extent should society demand retribution for crimes, even if committed in another country a very long time ago?’ Soul-searching material indeed, which will keep
for rehearsals and social events, and to construct and paint scenery. Following on from the success of their annual January pantomime Humpty
Dumpty, Winton Players’ spring production will be short on laughs but high on dramatic tension. They have chosen to perform The Handyman, a play by Ronald Harwood, who recently was awarded an Oscar for his film script for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. This production will take place at the Petersfield Festival Hall from Thursday 24 April to Saturday 26 April and is directed by John Mill,
Romka, an elderly Ukrainian handyman and retainer for a well-to-do English couple, is arrested and interviewed about his alleged involvement in the massacre of over 400 Jews in a Ukrainian forest in 1941. Could a seemingly gentle, faithful old Ukrainian man possibly have committed such atrocities? Even if he did, is it right to try him more than 50 years after the event? How credible are the testimonies of the witnesses? How credible is the testimony of Romka himself after this long passage of time? Contact: Kay Peters. Tel: 01730 263812. www.wintonplayers.org.uk Life
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Interiors
Johnny Grey (Owner, Centre) and Miles Hartwell (Creative Director, far left) with the rest of the team that make up Jonny Grey Kitchen and Interior Architecture in their Rogate office
A grand design “Why should everything match?” proclaims Johnny Grey, hailed as one of the most unique and forward thinking figures in kitchen design. Jo Horsley meets him to discover more ust beyond Rogate, tucked
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accomplished designers, Johnny
away off the beaten track,
(who by trade is an architect)
surrounded by breathless views
has broken the rules of
soft geometry and lines, the
lies Johnny Grey’s charming
traditional fitted kitchen design
craftsmanship, clever lighting,
home and his exciting and
and realised that a modern
pattern, textures and colour of
people are achieving their
innovative design studio. Having
living kitchen is now an “active-
the kitchen, but also the
design dreams. In fact you may
been raised in the area, Johnny
living-space”. In a world where
practicalities of how the space
have tuned in last month to see
believes that this part of
everything is mass-produced to
will be used by you. Research
a Johnny Grey kitchen installed
Hampshire and Sussex is a
suit a wide audience, design
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in Bath.
centre for excellence for
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ways in which people’s
intellectual craftsmanship. He
have been replaced by plastic
subconscious can interact in
company gently and are in the
uses the local workshops to
covered reproduced units.
their surroundings and plays a
process of opening additional
key part in the design thought
offices in the US. Johnny also
process.
has four published books, with
bring his designs to life. His passion for ‘making things’
Miles Hartwell, the Creative Director, explains why he feels
living space”. Time is invested into designing
The company has an
A view from above illustrating how a compact space can be tranferred into a pracitcal, stylish working area
They are looking to grow the
started at the age of 15 when
the company continues to
his father suggested that he
deliver at such a high standard.
impressive portfolio of clients,
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build a new staircase for their
“As we have no showroom our
from all corners of the world,
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dilapidated cottage in Harting.
overheads are relatively low,
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and talent for modern kitchen
After careful planning and
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people who understand the
design.
sourcing of quality timber the
larger portion of the client’s
company philosophy and are
staircase was erected within
budget to the final product.
willing to invest in timeless
Contact: Johnny Grey
days and he was left astounded
When you buy a kitchen from us
design. With the popularity of
Tel: 01730 821 717
with the realisation that such
you are buying our time and
the Channel 4 series Grand
www.johnnygrey.co.uk
feats were possible.
expertise to build you a
Designs there is a resurgence of large-scale projects where
info@johnnygrey.co.uk
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excellent photographs and
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Property
ISSUE 9 MARCH/APRIL 2008
Meet the local agent In the first of an occasional series, Life in Petersfield gets the ‘résumé’ from a local estate agent
Haart
from the beginning makes this
Branch Manager: Andrew
achievable. To start with, we value
Woodcraft
the property by referring to the
How long in the area: Branch
UK’s largest database of
opened in 1999 by Andrew
comparable properties, to make
Woodcraft
sure we set a suitable, but realistic,
Staff: 6. Andrew Woodcraft, Rob
for sale price.
Skuse (Sales Manager), Linda
More than anything, we want our
Meet the agent from L to R: Andrew Woodcroft, Linda MacCallum, Siobham Humphries, Rob Skuse, Natasha Beckerson
as possible. Prospects for 2008: After an
Packs, we now find the market quite buoyant, and we urgently
MacCallum (Negotiator), Siobhan
clients to feel 100% satisfied with
indifferent start to the year, and on
require both flats and family
Humphries (Negotiator), Karen
the service we offer, so we discuss
the back of the quieter than
homes to sell. Our success in this
Phipps (Part-time Negotiator) and
the client’s priorities from the
expected last three months of
market is, we feel, due to the
Natasha Beckerson (Financial
start, and tailor our approach
2007, we are now finding the
experience of our staff and their
Consultant).
accordingly.
market much busier although price
ability to adapt to these more
sensitive! Petersfield and the
testing conditions, where
agents up to £600,000. Finehaart
business, and family values,
surrounding villages are very
enthusiasm and hard work are
estate agents £550,000 to £3m +.
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Our service: Our number one aim
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to know our sellers and buyers
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COMPETITION Win a superb folding garden bench Life in Petersfield are delighted that Hillier’s have kindly offered to sponsor the prize in this issue. Here’s your chance to win a wooden folding garden bench worth £100. All you have to do is answer these three questions about Hilliers.
A growing success How Hillier’s have gone from strength to strength
acres adjoining the County Gaol in Winchester. Known as No.1 Nursery, almost a century later part of this became the site of Hillier's first garden centre. In 1883 the business moved to 95 High Street; this expansion provided a new shop, rear storage and office space as well
illier’s have had their
H
life on the Hampshire/Wiltshire
as accommodation for staff. In
Garden Centre site in Liss
borders. Then his father took
the same year, Edwin borrowed
beside the A3 since 1983. The
up a position as manservant in
£2,000 to buy Shroner Wood,
site was first owned by the Catt
the household of the Rector of
130 acres six miles to the north
family and was called Bowyers
Kimpton enabling the family to
of Winchester on the London
Nursery. The postal address of
live in a cottage on the estate.
road. The money was repaid
the site is still known as Bowyers Nursery.
Edwin was a true Victorian – very industrious, far-sighted
within a couple of years. Edwin Hillier gradually passed
The questions 1) Where was the first Hillier’s nursery and florist’s shop? 2) What year was Harold Hillier born? 3) The postal address of Hillier’s is called ________ Nursery? Send your answers and contact details to: Hillier’s Competition, Life Magazines Ltd, 22 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JL. Email: info@lifemags.co.uk Terms and conditions Entries must be received by 31 March 2008. One entry per person The winner will be decided by a draw and announced in the MayJune 2008 edition of Life in Petersfield. No cash alternative, is available. Employees of Hilliers and Life Magazines Ltd are not allowed to submit entries.
and entrepreneurial. Having
the firm's management to his
fine plant material to the
been employed in several
two sons – Edwin Lawrence and
horticultural trade, are still
leading nurseries and large
Arthur Richard (born in 1877) –
going today, trading from a
gardens, he bought a small
before his death in 1926. Five
and act both as plantsman and
nursery in Liss Forest. In the
nursery (two acres of land) with
years earlier, his grandson
astute businessman. Harold was
days of the Catt family, the
a companion florist's shop in
Harold (eldest son of Edwin
knighted in 1983.
building that is now the pet
Winchester in 1864, when he
Lawrence) had joined the staff.
shop was the main garden
was in his mid-twenties.
The Catt family, who produce
Harold Hillier became a
Contact: Chris Rawlings,
partner in 1932 and ran the
Garden Centre Manager,
of land was acquired, and his
nursery with his father and
Hillier’s, Liss.
eldest son, Edwin Lawrence was
uncle from that time. He was to
Tel: 01730 892196.
144 years, Hillier now has 13
born. In 1866 he rented 14
build upon the company's
Web: www.hillier.co.uk
centres and a gift shop.
Jewry Street, Winchester, which
strengths in every direction. A
Founder Edwin Hillier came
served as shop, office and
connoisseur of plants Harold
from a family of agricultural
family home and 1874 saw the
Hillier, like his grandfather,
labourers and spent his early
start of the acquisition of 14.5
combined the ability to think
centre and the outlying areas were growing beds. A family business for some
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In 1865 a further three acres
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PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION WINNER FOR JANUARY-FEBRUARY
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE ENTRANTS of the competition. The challenge was to take an image that sums up life in Petersfield. Ben Errey, (1) the winner, has won £50 worth of vouchers and David Monger, (2) the runner up, has won £25 worth of vouchers, both thanks to One Tree Books. Our panel of judges awarded first prize on the basis that the photo of 22 Sheep Street conjured nostalgic feelings and represented Life in Petersfield as a Market town with a rich history. The image of the Market Square won Second prize as it showed the hub of the town on a sunny winter’s morning, emphasising the peace and tranquillity of our community.
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We are always interested in seeing life in Petersfield through your lenses, so if you have any photos you’d like to share with us please send them to: info@lifemags.co.uk.
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LIP9_36-37_Sport:Life in petersfield magazine
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Sport
Love Lane goes blue
being made both on and off
Chelsea we want to show
the pitch. Significant
people that the club is moving
improvements on the field have seen the club move
“
Love Lane is a
With the game
great place to come and enjoy
against
a game of
League Division
Chelsea we
Chelsea Old Boys
1 table, and
want to show
team will include
towards the top
The former soccer stars of Chelsea will take the field at Love Lane in April in a special match against Petersfield Town Select XI
forward and that
of the Wessex
Petersfield have
football. The
some big names
crowd of more than 1,000
Ray Wilkins (who collected 84
been in or
people that the
from football's
spectators is expected to
England caps); Kerry Dixon
around the
yesteryear, and
enjoy the special friendly
(scored 191 goals for the Blues
promotion
club is moving
match on Sunday 20 April at
in over 400 appearances); and
positions all
forward and
have some
Petersfield Town FC’s Love
Dave Beasant (played for
season.
Lane ground. The Chelsea Old
Pompey and Saints).
A
Boys team will include some
The match, which kicks off at
"We are hoping fans in
crowd favourites from years
2pm, is the Town’s biggest
Petersfield and
gone by at Stamford Bridge.
game in over 15 years. With
the surrounding
Chelsea will confirm their
entertainment before the main
areas will come
line-up closer to the kick-off.
match kicks-off, spectators are
out in force to
But the squad of former
advised to get to the ground
support us on
professional players they can
early for “a great day out for
what is a big
call on includes one of the top
all the family”.
day for the
goal-scorers in the club's
Petersfield chairman Ian Essai
that Love Lane is a great place to come and
we are hoping to surprise visitors from today's world of football as well.” In the coming
enjoy a game
weeks, watch out
of football.
announcement
club,” Ian said.
”
for a further about ticket prices. Disabled football fans who
history, and a whole host of
says the Chelsea game marks
“We have a new committee in
want to attend are asked to get
terrace heroes from the
another step forward in the
place who are working hard to
in contact with the club as
eighties and nineties.
club's progress. Exciting times
drive the club forward both on
soon as possible. Email:
for Petersfield Town FC. A new
and off the pitch and we have
petersfieldvchelsea@hotmail.co.uk
regularly turn out for the
committee has come on board
some big plans for the future.
Life
Chelsea Old Boys side include
this season and progress is
Some of the players who
"With the game against
Cup heroes: players from Havant & Waterlooville FC enjoyed an invitation to Champneys, near Liphook, before winning their third round FA Cup replay at Swansea. Then they went to Anfield where they lost heroically to mighty Liverpool in the fourth round
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What’s On
What’s On MARCH 28th February – 19 March The Illustration Cupboard Venue: Bedales Gallery Time: Mon – Fri 2-5pm Sat 10am – 1pm
Wednesday 12 March Film: Elizabeth Venue: Petersfield Library Time: 2.30pm Contact: Julia Nelson-Tomsen 02392 261751
Saturday 1 March Petersfield Museum opens Venue: Petersfield Museum Time: 10am Contact: 01730 262601
Thursday 13 March Petersfield Gardeners’ Club ‘The River Meon From Source to Sea’ Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 262545
Monday 3 March Liss Horticultural Society ‘Gardening on the wild side’ Venue: Community Centre, The Triangle, Liss Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 895644 Wednesday 5 March Petersfield Photographic Society Venue: Petersfield Community Centre, Love Lane Time: 7.30 pm Contact: 01730 263976 Thursday 6 March Churcher’s College Lunchtime Concert Venue: St Peters Church Time: 1pm Contact: Parish Office, 01730 260213 Tuesday 11 March at 10am ‘Grow Your Own’ Spring talk Venue: Hillier’s Garden Centre Time: 10am Contact: 01730 892196
Tuesday 18 March Petersfield Flower Arrangement Society ‘Flora Maestro Please’ Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 2.15pm Contact: M Woodward 01730 263156 Wednesday 19 March Petersfield Photographic Society ’3rd Slide Competition’ Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30 Contact: Valerie Scott, 01730 263976 The Petersfield Society Lecture ‘Butser Ancient Farm’ Venue: Petersfield Library, The Square Time: 11.30am Contact: jeffery68o@btineternet.com
Saturday 22 March Giant Easter Charity Market Venue: Festival Hall, Petersfield Time: 9.30am - 3pm Contact: 01730 261318 Thursday 27 March Petersfield WEA - ‘Our Star and Other Stars’ Venue: Petersfield Community Centre, Love Lane Time: 7.30pm Contact: Nan Biles 01730 233646 www.wea.org.uk Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society ‘Abstract in Acrylic’ Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: jenny.vincent2@ntlworld.com
Thursday 10 April Petersfield Gardeners’ Club Time: 7.30pm Venue: Petersfield Gardeners’ Club Contact: B Gard 01730 262545 Saturday 12 April Petersfield Chamber Choir Venue: St Peters Church Time: 7.30pm Contact: Parish Office, 01730 260213
Photography Course Venue: Rowlands Function Rooms, 1 St Peters Road Time: 6 pm Contact: 01730 300105 www.intuitivephotography.co.uk
Tuesday 15 April Petersfield Flower Arrangement Society – ‘Gardens Galore’ Time: 2.15pm Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Contact: M Woodward 01730 263156
APRIL Wednesday 2 April Petersfield Photographic Society Venue: Community Centre, Love Lane Time: 7.30pm Contact: Valerie Scott 01730 263976
Wednesday 16 April Petersfield Photographic Society ‘3rd Print Competition’ Venue: Community Centre, Love Lane Time: 7.30pm Contact: Valerie Scott 01730 263976
Friday 4 April Life in Petersfield Awards Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 6pm Contact: 01730 235669 info@lifemags.co.uk
Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 April Winton Players’ Spring Production Venue: Petersfeid Festival Hall Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 263812, www.wintonplayers.org.uk
Petersfield Music Festival 7-15 March 2008 Friday 7 March 7.30pm Celebrity Concert: Jacqui Dankworth Saturday 8 March 7.30pm Choral and Orchestral Concert Monday 10 & Wed 12 March 7.30pm Youth Concerts Tuesday 11 March 7.30pm An evening with Rogate Choral Society Thursday 13 March 7.30pm The Petersfield Orchestra Sat 15 March 7.30pm Choral & Orchestral Concert All concerts are at the Petersfield Festival Hall www.petersfieldmusicalfestival.org.uk
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Wednesday 9 April Cinema: The Kite Runner Time: 2.30pm Venue: Petersfield Library Contact: Julia Nelson-Tomsen 02392 261751
Thursday 24 April Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society ‘Gardens and Flowers in Watercolour pencils’ Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm Conact: jenny.vincent2@ntlworld.com Tuesday 29 April Bedales School Lunchtime Concert Venue: St Peters Church Time: 1 pm Contact: Parish Office, 01730 260213
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Contacts in Petersfield & District Emergency Services: Fire: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters: 023 8062 4000 Health: Petersfield Hospital: 01730 263221 (Petersfield Hospital Minor Injuries Unit: 8am-8pm, 366 days a year) The Grange Surgery: 01730 267722 The Swan Surgery: 01730 264546
£25-£30: 01730 264709 Langrish House Hotel, East Meon Road, Langrish, GU32 1RN: 01730 263374 Pipers Bungalow, 1 Oaklands Road £28-£35: 01730 262131 Southdowns Country Hotel, Trotton GU31 5JN: 01730 821521 80, Rushes Road, £25-£30: 01730 261638 The Holt, 60 Heath Road £25£30: 01730 262836 1 The Spain, Sheep Street £28£40: 01730 263261
Police: Hampshire Police general enquiry number: 0845 045 4545
Council Numbers: East Hampshire District Council: 01730 266551 Petersfield Town Council: 01730 264182
Accredited B & Bs and Hotels in Petersfield: Border Cottage, 4 Heath Road £35-£60: 01730 263179 Downsview, 58 Heath Road £26-£32: 01730 264171 Heath Farmhouse, Sussex Road
Helplines, Support Groups & Charities: Alcoholics Anonymous: 0845 769 7555 Childline: 0800 1111 Citizens' Advice Bureau: 01730 264887 Community First East
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Hampshire: 01730 710017 Electricity Emergency: 0845 770 8090 Environment Agency: 08708 506506 Gas Emergency: 0800 111 999 Home-Start Butser: 01730 233 755 Natural England (formerly the Countryside Agency): 0207 932 5800 PC Pete: 01730 269569 Petersfield & District Lions Club: 01730 266362 Relate: 02392 827026 Samaritans: 08457 909090 South Downs Association of Disabled People & Shopmobility Services: 01730 710474 Southern Water: 0845 278 0845 The Campaign to Protect Rural England: 01962 843655 The Salvation Army (local branch): 01730 262820 Tourist Information Office: 01730 268829 Winton House Centre (centre for Hospital Cars & Age Concern): 01730 266046 Leisure: Local walks info: www.hants.gov.uk/walking; www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ Southdowns Petersfield & District Philatelic Society: 01730 264518 Petersfield Library: 01730 263451 Petersfield Museum: 01730 262601 Petersfield Rugby Football Club: 01730 269744/ 01730 265072 Petersfield Swimming Pool: 01730 265143 Petersfield Town Football Club: 01730 233416 Petersfield Town Juniors Football Club: 07703 002676
Steep Lawn Tennis Club: 01730 264999 Taro Leisure Centre: 01730 263996 Walk to Health: 01730 262792 Travel: General: Public transport information line: 08706082608 www.traveline.org.uk Airports: Bournemouth Airport: 01202 364 000 Gatwick Airport: 08700 002 468 Heathrow Airport: 08700 000 123 London City Airport: 0207 646 0000 Luton Airport: 01582 405 100 Southampton Airport: 08700 400 009 Stansted Airport: 0870 000 0303 Buses: National Express: 08705 808080 Stagecoach Coastline: 01903 237661 Ferries: Brittany Ferries: 0870 536 0360 P & O Stena Line: 0870 600 0600 Hovertravel: 01983 811000 Wightlink: 0870 5820202 Red Funnel: 0870 4448898 Trains: Eurostar: 0870 518 6186 National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 South West Trains: 0845 600 0650 If you would like your contact details listed here, please email Jo@lifemags.co.uk Life
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