Life in Petersfield - February 2008

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ISSUE 8 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2008 FREE (value £3.00)

Your local community lifestyle magazine Covering: Buriton, East Meon, Froxfield, Hawkley, Liphook, Liss, Milland, Rake, Rogate, Steep, Sheet, South Harting

Business

Meon Valley Travel back to their £1m home

Arts

PYT come of age in 2007 after a successful year

Sport

Petersfield’s senior and junior players affiliate

School News, Property, A3 Tunnel Update, Getting Fit, Eating Out, Diary of Events

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Contents

ISSUE 8 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2008

Contents 2

Welcome News

Prize for Permaculture, Green Christmas Bluebird Care, Petersfield Music Festival

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Business

Meon Valley Travel RAK Ceramics Antrobus Accountants

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New Business

Trophy Pet Foods, Folly Tree Tea Rooms Hendersons Station cafĂŠ

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Business News Chamber update; Duncan Eves

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Charity

Petersfield optometrist works in Africa

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A3 Tunnel

Latest news from around Hindhead

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Schools

New head of music at TPS; Churchers' Young Enterprise group Pupils enjoy Sustainability Centre

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Fitness

New ways for the New Year, by Jo Horsley

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Beauty

New techniques from Rachel Wilkes

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Competition

New photographic oppportunity Winners of Waitrose Christmas Hampers

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Eating Out

Thomas Lord, by Cat Jarman Folly Upstairs

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Property

The WoW property agency; Development for over 55’s

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Arts: Theatre

PYT's great year; Gallery in Trotton; Southern Orchestral Society

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Sport

Senior and Junior soccer in the Town

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Diary of Events Directory

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Local contacts

Life in 2008 Awards

Centre pages, i - iv

Editor: Nick Keith

nick@lifemags.co.uk

Executive editor: Jo Horsley

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Editor’s View

Welcome

Advertisers in this issue Advert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page

Advert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page

And so to bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC

MacDonald Oates . . . . . . . . . . .13,35

Archway Vets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

MacKarness & Lunt . . . . . . . . . . .15

Baggette & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

The Mattress Doctor . . . . . . . . . . .21

Biscoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Meon Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Bluebird Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Michel Focard de Fontefiguires .39

Champneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Mimosa Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Churchers College . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Morgan-Owen & Coates . . . . . . .29

County Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

MTS Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Daltons Solicitors . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Nutmeg Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Duncan Eves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

The Peacock Room . . . . . . . . . . .23

EHDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 27, 38

Penman Fairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Field Moor & Stream . . . . . . . . . .37

Picketts & Pursers . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Folly Upstairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Positive Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Greys Coach Travel . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Premier Property . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

the town - its residents, its businesses, its helpers, and the whole

Haart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Rachel Wilkes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

community. We quickly found enthusiastic sponsors to support all

HSAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Reeves/Simply Store . . . . . . . . . .33

15 categories of award, for business and the community. See the

John Jenkins & Sons . . . . . . . . . . .11

Resimix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Kingscourt School . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Kumon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Richard C Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

featured in a business profile. In December, they moved back into

LRS Garden Machinery . . . . . . . .39

Rowlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

their rebuilt High Street offices after spending almost a year in

Langrish House Hotel . . . . . . . . . . 7

Sue Johnson Interiors . . . . . . . . . . 1

Lavant Rowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Trophy Petfoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Liss Wools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Twenty the High Street . . . . . . .IBC

Littlejohn Bathrooms . . . . . . . . .BC

Waitrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

M&L Body Refinishers . . . . . . . .39

Waterlooville Carpets . . . . . . . . . .11

Be healthy, wealthy and wise in 2008

ISSUE 8 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2008 FREE (value £3.00)

Your local community lifestyle magazine Covering: Buriton, East Meon, Froxfield, Hawkley, Liphook, Liss, Milland, Rake, Rogate, Steep, Sheet, South Harting

Business

A

s Life in Petersfield moves

into another year, we hope Meon Valley Travel back to their £1m home

that 2008 will be as successful

Arts

and enjoyable for you as last year was for us. We aim to build PYT come of age in 2007 after a successful year

on the good reputation and

Sport

excellent relationship we have established with the local community.

Petersfield’s senior and junior players affiliate

School News, Property, A3 Tunnel Update, Getting Fit, Eating Out, Diary of Events

This coming year we are launching the Life Magazines Awards, in conjunction with Town Mayor Paul Molloy, to celebrate

Seasonal photograph of Petersfield lake in winter by reader Andrew Stormont

centre pages for details of how you can take part.

This promises to be a memorable year for many people and businesses in the Town - not least Meon Valley Travel, who are

temporary accommodation.

If you are planning your fitness regime for 2008, or ways to enjoy this year, we offer you some special New Year resolutions or tips from local experts in health, fitness and travel.

So, there is every opportunity to find your way to become healthy, wealthy and wise in the next 12 months. Here's wishing all readers, advertisers, contributors, and our many supporters a great 2008, and we look forward to seeing some of you at our Awards evening on Friday 4 April.

Distribution List Petersfield:

Langrish: Langrish House Hotel

Waitrose, Rams Walk Library & Tourist Information Centre,

Rake:

The Square

Sun Inn

Life Magazines, 22 High Street,

Rake Stores

The Folly Wine & Ale House, College

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Street

Liss:

The Co-op, Moggs Mead

Hillier Garden Centre

Heathside Stores, Durford Road

Jade News

Petersfield Community Centre, Love

Liss Forest Stores

Lane

Tesco Express

The Taro Centre, Penns Place, Festival Hall,

Rogate: Village Stores

Great Oak Hotel, Winchester Road

Selborne: Post Office Stores South Harting: Harting Stores,

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Buriton: Buriton Stores

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Clanfield: Magic Box Newsagents,

Sheet:

Clanfield

Half Moon

East Meon: East Meon Stores

Queens Head

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Advertisement Feature: Richard C Arnold

Arnolds Opticians They say from tiny acorns mighty oaks grow. One such acorn was planted in Petersfield in 1928 and over time it has grown strong and true. 2008 heralds a milestone of achievement for the family owned and run business. 80 years of working with and for, the people of Petersfield from the original site in the High Street. n 1928, Raymond W

I

introduced, for example,

Arnold, himself the son of

they no longer fit false eyes

an Optician (Charles

but do use one of the most

Arnold), leased one of the

sophisticated ocular

very original units of the old

imaging systems (Optomap)

Petersfield Corn Exchange

as a part of the extended

that had become small

eye examination. Services

retail units.

being available to NHS,

The current proprietor, Richard, took ownership of the practice in 1974 when

Private and Eyeplan patients.

Richard C Arnold’s team of

Raymond died. With a

practitioners remains one of

young family and wife

the best assets of the

Margaret, both worked to

business; they bring

expand the business to its

unbridled enthusiasm for

current size at Petersfield

their specialist field, and as

adding branches at

such give the type of advice

Midhurst and Cowplain.

their clientele have become

Sarah, their Optometrist

accustomed to. Offering

daughter works in

guidance on all aspects of

Petersfield and Charles

Ocular Health, Spectacles,

their Dispensing Optician

Contact Lenses,

son, is Manager at Midhurst.

Orthokeratology and even

Between 1980 and 2001

Laser Refractive Surgery.

the site at Petersfield was

Much of what Raymond

expanded into two further

Arnold knew would be

units, giving a spacious and

unfamiliar to him except the

clinically well equipped

practices ethos of quality

practice with three upstairs

and service, care for the

and one downstairs

individual and appropriate

consulting rooms. All this

advice for their needs,

whilst updating equipment

which is still at the forefront

and embracing best practice

of Arnolds Opticians.

skills and service provided by their loyal team of staff.

In addition, the Petersfield

Richard C Arnold Optometrists

branch now has a

3,4 Exchange Buildings

laboratory for ‘in house’

High Street

glazing facilities, an

Petersfield

Optomap clinical area and a

Hampshire

large area for spectacle

GU32 3JU

dispensing. The services

01730 263302

have somewhat changed over the course of 80 years as advances in techniques and equipment have been

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National eco award P

ermanent Publications, the

Sustainable Business Award for

ground-breaking local

all businesses in

environmental publisher, are the Greenest Small and Medium Size

the region.

As well as producing critically

Company in Britain. In December

acclaimed books on

they were announced as winners

sustainability, they publish Permaculture Magazine – solutions for sustainable living – they also run the online Green Shopping Catalogue (www.green-shopping.co.uk).

Sponsored by EDF Energy, and supported by The Independent newspaper, the awards showcase successful implementation of innovative, cost-effective and transferable energy efficiency measures across a number of categories – large and small companies, the public sector, schools and community groups.

Contact: Permaculture Magazine, The Sustainability Centre, East Meon, GU32 1HR Tel: 01730 823311Email: maddy@permaculture.co.uk web: www.permaculture.co.uk

of the Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) category at this year’s National Energy Efficiency Awards (NEEA).

Maddy Harland, one of the company’s founders, says: “We have championed positive solutions to climate change and environmental damage for nearly 20 years. This award is for how we manage our company, and for being leaders in our field at a time when people are starting to ask what they, their families and local communities can do for themselves.”

Permanent Publications have already won the small business category of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Sustainable Business Awards 2007, and the overall

Yo, Ho, Ho: Santa and helper in The Square on 7 December

Green glitter S

ome 40 stallholders and

although the event was staged

hundreds of eager visitors

at short notice.

had a great Green Christmas as

“We would like to thank

they filled the Square in

everyone in the community

Petersfield on the first Friday of

who came and who helped to

December. “Pompey” John

organise the evening, with

Westwood led a procession, and

special thanks to local

Santa also visited the Square.

businesses,” he added.

Guy Cheeseman (one of the organisers), of Dowers, said the evening went extremely well,

Photograph by Stéphane Rocher, of intuitive photography. 01730 300105. info@intuitivephotography.co.uk Life

Luxury Living Show T he Luxury Living & Home

leather goods – the event will

Entertainment Show, an

also feature an auction of fine

exciting new concept in

art and antiques by South

consumer events, is scheduled

Downs Auctioneers.

for the weekend of 19-20 April

staging the show is keen to

Haslemere.

ensure that there will be

The show aims to attract

CHRISTMAS CHEER: Delia Cann, Roger Petch and Di Reed are pictured at Mackarness and Lunt with a collection of presents for charity. For the last five or more years the Petersfield solicitors have filled and wrapped shoeboxes with all kinds of gifts, soaps, flannels, toys and warm clothes to send to Samaritan's Purse, a Christian body which was founded in the US. The gifts are collected from various donors, taken to a local distribution point and then sent all over the world. Samaritan's Purse was launched in the UK in 1990 when Dr Billy Graham visited Scotland. Visit their website at: www.samaritanspurse.uk.com Contact: Mackarness & Lunt, 16 High Street, Petersfield.

01730 265111

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The local company which is

2008 at Branksome Place, near

something to appeal to all

discerning home-owners to see

attendees everybody, and a

a range of aspirational and high-

presence of local retailers at

end products and services

Luxury Living.

normally not expected outside

“We’ll show that sophistication

London shows.

and taste are alive and thriving

Alongside the broad range of

outside the confines of the

luxury items and services –

M25,” said co-organiser, Philippa

including home cinema, music

Steward.

and automation systems, exotic

For information about the

cars, bespoke furniture, artists,

show, please contact Philippa

sculptors and photographers,

Steward.

garden and interior design,

Tel: 01428 717400. email:

ceramics, jewellery and Italian

philippa@graffixmedia.com.Life

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Bluebird flies high

Musical Festival

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are under way for 7-15 March

reparations for the annual

etersfield-based Bluebird

parent company’s exacting

uniforms providing care to over

Care is developing a

standards and systems.

1000 customers. Not bad for a

“We knew that there was a

company which started in

providing care-at-home for

need for the care but we have

Petersfield less than three

physically disabled and

been amazed by just how many

years ago!

older people.

other people have shared our

nationwide network of offices

Festival Hall for this great

People are delighted when

traditional annual event.

Tarsey, both had considerable

Bluebird Care’s success,” said

choose the type of service they

experience of working in a

Lisa Tarsey. “The 19 branch

receive from Bluebird Care.

domiciliary care environment.

network now runs from Bury in

Most people have become used

“We realised that there was a

Lancashire right down to

to being told what they can

need for a high-quality, reliable

Bournemouth and we are

have, but Bluebird Care makes

service”, says Paul. “With more

seeing a huge demand for our

sure that customer choice

and more people now choosing

services across the UK, plus we

is paramount.

to stay at home rather than be

have now opened a new branch

in hospital or residential care

in Limerick, Southern Ireland.”

Simon Dalziel, Bluebird Care’s

For further information please contact Bluebird Care,

overseas expansion: “The Irish

Hants, GU32 3EL

Bluebird Care launched a

market is potentially huge and

Telephone: 01730 260026

franchise operation in 2006.

we have already had over 50

Email:

This type of development sees

enquiries from throughout the

Franchises@BluebirdCare.co.uk

local people owning and

Republic”. An amazing fact is

www.BluebirdCare.co.uk

running their own Bluebird Care

that within six months there

business in their home town.

could be as many as 500

However, they must run to the

people in Bluebird Care

Royal Chef

Jonathan Wilcox, a past Music Director of the Festival, a musician of national repute and a Petersfield resident.

Celebrity evening on Friday 7

35 Lavant Street, Petersfield,

Started in September 2004,

This year the Festival celebrates its new President,

The Festival starts with a

Franchise Director said of the

the customer first”.

2008. Performers of all ages, musicians, join together at the

they realise that they can

we created a service which put

Petersfield Musical Festival

professional and amateur

vision and want to share in

The founders, Lisa and Paul

P

March, and welcomes Jacqui Dankworth and her band.

Though there is jazz in her blood, Jacqui is very much her own creative force.

Tickets on sale from Monday

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4 February at the box office: One Tree Books, Lavant Street.

More information online at: petersfieldmf.plus.com Life

Happy birthday to us

rigorous security checks he was chosen to assist the Palace Chefs in the day-to-day running of the Royal Household’s kitchens.

He was part of the team cooking for the recent State Dinner held in honour of the King of Saudi Arabia. And he helped to prepare meals for members of the Royal Family including the Queen.

J

ason Bellord, young

Langrish House, an AA 3 star

commis chef at Langrish

Country House Hotel, also has 1

House, has just completed two

AA rosette for fine dining.

weeks’ work experience at

Contact: Langrish House,

Buckingham Palace. After

01730 266941 Life

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The Navigate Design team celebrated five years in business in Petersfield on 1 December. “Here’s to another five fantastic years!”

Gareth Gammon the Managing Director said. Contact, Navigate Design, 22 High Street, Petersfield.

Tel: 01730 235666.

Pictured (l to r): Andy Burke, Tom Ball, Cat Jarman, Nick Keith, Karen Holloway, Rosey Briggs, and Gareth Gammon.

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HAIRDRESSERS 2 ST PETERS ROAD, PETERSFIELD TEL:

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Business

5 New Year’s travel resolutions

James Beagrie and Karen Barnes inside the new shop

Meon Valley Travel

Flying high Meon Valley Travel is riding the crest of a wave in its completely rebuilt offices, with services to suit all tastes and every budget. By Nick Keith

T

he £1million re-build of Meon

Meon Travel – has settled down

Valley Travel’s offices in

again to do what it does best

Petersfield has put a smile on

(only better!) – making the best

the faces of customers, staff and

travel arrangements at the best

suppliers. The well-established

prices for all its business and

independent local travel

leisure customers.

company has been celebrating a

“The key things in this

Machu Picchu Peru Voted one of the wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu is the lost city of the Incas and a must see in my opinion! Set high in the Andes, it lay undiscovered until early in the 20th century. Peru is blessed with a rich and ancient past, making it one South America’s most popular destinations. Prices from £1590 per person.

Muscat Oman Fancy a city break? The land of Arabian knights and the alleged home of Sinbad the sailor. Muscat has high quality hotels, a great climate, beautiful beaches and is only 6 hours flying time from London. Once a best-kept secret, it is now out! Discover the ancient and modern traditions of the Oman People, together with fascinating sightseeing and scenery. Prices from £590 pp.

Guilin China To most people China means the Great Wall, terracotta warriors, Shanghai and the Zangksee river. But don’t miss Guilin, a peaceful river in Southern China where everyday life is exactly as it was 100 years ago.

Your cruise boat will gently sail through the most stunning scenery as you see the “Real China.” See the cormorant fisherman as they go about their lives on the river. Enjoy. Combine with group or tailor made tours. Prices from £950 pp, Mozambique Africa We are all looking for a new beach destination. Mozambique is my top tip for 2008. It offers 1500 miles of clean sandy beaches and rugged coastline all waiting to be explored. Stunning white beaches fringe the Indian Ocean with world class diving, deep sea fishing and high quality accommodation. Why not twin Mozambique with a safari or maybe a trip to Cape Town in South Africa? Prices from £1300 per person Bora Bora French Polynesia A long way to go, but truly a once in-a-lifetime experience. Of all the world’s tropical idylls, nowhere conjures up images quite so romantic as the South Pacific. This is what holiday dreams are made of. White sand beaches, swaying palm trees and the blue ocean is all that you need.

Combine Bora Bora with either a trip around the world or a stop en route home after having been to Australia or New Zealand. Prices on request depending on itinerary.

Carol Price, Leisure Travel Manager, Meon Valley Travel, Tel: 01730 711010

another secret of our success.”

Having spent heavily on

online operators, such as Expedia, and find a good value

technology, Meon Valley Travel

deal within 3 to 5 minutes – thus

“can go straight to source and

saving customers time they

return to its High Street

business are the experience of

find the best deals. The

would spend online,” adds James

premises in early December

our people and our technology,”

technology allows us to do 90%

Beagrie, who lives near Liphook.

after a year away in temporary

said an enthusiastic James

of the legwork in 50% of the

“We are a global business, which,

accommodation at 24

Beagrie. “While many companies

time, and spend the other 50%

through technology, takes

The Square.

pay lip service to ‘people’, at

of our time giving our customers

advantage of resources to find

Meon Valley Travel they are the

the benefit of our experience.”

‘best of day’ deals at 50,000

Managing director James Beagrie rejoices that the project

heart and soul of the business.

Visitors to the new offices will

has finished on time and within

They spend a great deal of time

see a new ‘flight only’ desk. Here

budget – and he was full of

travelling round the world to

they can book a flight at minimal

praise for local builders

discover the details about the

cost with potential savings even

dispel the image that it is a high-

Agincourt. Although the High

top destinations, the best value

against online purchases. Meon

price agency. “We can sell a £99

Street building (originally 18th

hotels and even the best rooms

Valley Travel belongs to the

package holiday for £99, if that

century) may look familiar from

for our customers.

Advantage Network which

is what customers want,” he

provides access to £1.1 billion of

explains. “We work on providing

the outside, the interior has

“Their expertise and

hotels and a vast range of airlines.”

Meon Valley Travel wants to

been transformed – from 2 floors

experience allows them to act as

airfare spend. So they can find

what people want for the best

to 3, and from 1600 sq ft to

professional ‘buyers’ and to

fares which are open only to the

value,” A new trend is the high-

4700.

recommend travel solutions

trade, and not available online to

value, weekend city breaks to

rather than selling them. Our

the general public.

far-flung destinations – such as

Now Meon Valley Travel – which opened in Petersfield in 1964 as

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passion for what we do is

“We can charge less than

Abu Dhabi for as little as £250

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Carol Price donates a cheque for £250 to Bill Pearce of the King’s Arms youth project, which Meon Valley Travel supports

return or Hong Kong for £75

Another cause for rejoicing is

each way, subject to availability,

the national service prize won

of course.”

recently by the company at the

Three-quarters of Meon Valley

Advantage Travel Awards in

Travel’s work is business-

Kuala Lumpur. At this rate the

related, and the rest is leisure.

company will continue to fly high.

While they rely on word-ofmouth and 80% of bookings

Contact: Meon Valley Travel,

are by phone, they want to

32 High Steet, Petersfield.

encourage customers to visit

01730 711010. Email:

the new offices to book a flight

leisure@meonvalleytravel.co.uk

or to browse scores of

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brochures on the shelves. “It is important that people are allowed to browse in comfort,

Factfile

and take brochures home,

May 1968: Meon Travel

without being pressurised.”

opened by Gordon Palmer

They also offer a medical

(who later moved to New

emergency service, which is

Zealand). The managers

staffed 24 hours a day, every day

were Ray and Molly

of the year (including Christmas

Marsden-Smith.

and New Year). This is an aspect

Early 1970s: Meon Travel

of travel insurance, where James

Agency sold to Stephan

Beagrie built up a 240-strong

Olszowski, who built up the

company (International Medical

business, with 9 offices from

Rescue) before selling out.

Chichester to Chandlers Ford

He acquired the company from

(closed down in the late 70s

First Choice in May 2002, after

to make way for a villa

originally hearing about the

programme).

opportunity on the grapevine –

1999 Meon Travel Agency

his partner Karen Barnes (now

sold to First Choice.

the general manager) was working at the agency and her late father, John Spencer, then the finance director.

James Beagrie has grand plans for the business. At the new offices there is plenty of room for

2002 Meon Travel Agency sold to James Beagrie.

Change of name to Meon Valley Travel.

January 2007: Moves to temporary accommodation

the anticipated growth in staff,

in The Square, Petersfield.

from 27 to 60 within four years.

December 2007: Returns to

(In the first year, space on the

former offices in the High

first floor will be let).

Street.

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Business market-place. In our case our

Julls have four grown-up

products are mid-market

children – Anna, Philip and Ben

because of the scale of

who have been involved in RAK,

production. But we design and

while Adam, the eldest, works

make products which look more

in telecoms.

expensive than they are.

“RAK has succeeded because

Some of the team at RAK Ceramics, with managing director Rob Jull wearing a brown jacket in the centre

RAK Ceramics

Racking up success Now RAK Ceramics have settled successfully into their new home in Petersfield, they are looking to consolidate and grow. Nick Keith discovers their story

The 10,000 sq ft RAK showrooms are trade only, but

we make high quality products

you are welcome to browse and

which are selling at lower

then have a coffee or a snack in

prices than our competitors. We

Café RAK. You will see over 50

want to make and sell the right

bathroom suite displays, in

products at the right price. The

traditional and modern designs,

UK has tended to be expensive

as well as showers, floor and

for ceramics – although it

wall tiles. The range of products

produces 60% of the raw

on show also includes,

materials (china clay etc) for

bathroom suites, mirrors,

the industry worldwide.

cabinets, hard-wearing Belfast-

“However, we don’t have all

style kitchen sinks, wash and

the answers. We need to keep

hand basins, WCs, hidden

in touch with the end users and

cisterns, polished worktops,

find out what they don’t like as

taps, tiles, and the latest in

well as what they like about our

soft-close loo seats.

products. We deliberately look

And the designer of the

to find any faults in our

showroom? Rob Jull, of course.

products so that we can

This is living testament to the

provide a better product and a

slogan on an RAK brochure –

better service.”

“in harmony with your home”.

Rob Jull also has a strong creative side, and he likes to

Contact: RAK Ceramics, Paris

ob Jull and his wife

R

who produce over 7,000 pieces

play a hands-on role in the

House, Frenchmans Road,

Veronica found that their

a day – working in a vast

development of RAK products.

Petersfield.

business, RAK Ceramics, had

factory over 2 million sq ft,

RAK in the UK has grown from

Tel: 01730 237850

become so successful that it

currently with capacity for 50

45 to 80 staff in less than two

email: info@rakceramics.co.uk

was bursting at the seams in

million sq m of wall and floor

years, many of them local

Web:www.rakceramics.co.uk

several units in Midhurst.

tiles and 3 million pieces of

people. Veronica Jull’s role in

sanitary ware.

the business includes both HR

At first they thought that the former Estee Lauder building in

Now RAK has 33 subsidiaries

Frenchmans Road, Petersfield

and exports to 150 countries

would be too big even for their

with 7 factories worldwide and

burgeoning ceramics firm.

a network of 2000 dealers in

However, since making the

the UK and Ireland alone.

move last February, RAK has

Global production of tiles is

found that the new premises

300,000 sq metres every day.

are fit for purpose, and they

No small business.

have even added another warehouse next door!

RAK’s head office is used to

By background Rob Jull is an architectural technician, but he became increasingly involved in

conducting business on a large

trading with bathroom fittings

scale nationwide throughout

and has long experience in the

their 2000 dealer UK network.

ceramics industry. He and his

The home of RAK is in Ras-Al-

wife first became agents of

Khaimah, one of the smaller

RAK in summer 2000 and three

Arab Emirates (hence the

years later they agreed to set

name), and it has one of world’s

up an operation in the UK –

largest ceramics plants.

started in Midhurst and are now

Since opening in 1991 making tiles, the factory began

in Petersfield.

“This business is market-led,”

producing sanitary ware in

Rob Jull said, “and you have to

1993. It employs 6,500 people,

decide where you are in the

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(human resources) and IT. The

Veronica and Rob Jull

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Business their upgraded website, www.antrobus.biz; and they offer a regular online newsletter.

Antrobus are looking at several possible partnerships and alliances. They are developing a partnership with MYOB, an Australian company whose accountancy software outsells Sage on a worldwide basis, and is fast making inroads into that company’s market share in the UK. Antrobus can provide clients with a basic package, which most smaller businesses find more than adequate, free of charge!!!

The firm is also responsible for Antrobus House, the wellBack row: Mark Jarrett, Mike Kirby. Front (l to r): Allan Tarver, Anne Deakin, Claire Betts, Leslie Crowie, Shirley Le Warne, Sarah Macnaughton, Sean Bufton, Amanda Gale

known Petersfield business centre, which is managed by Tracy Woodward. It houses six

Antrobus Accountants

An eye for figures One of Petersfield’s business landmarks is Antrobus House. Mike Kirby, MD of Antrobus Accountants, told Life in Petersfield about the life and future times of the practice and the business centre.

businesses and services about 40 mail and telephone accounts, but Mike tells me that there is always room for more, so all enquiries are welcome! In 2008 there are plans to give the reception area a substantial facelift.

M

ike Kirby had reached a

“There is plenty to do in

point in his life “where I

running and developing the

wanted more control over my

business,” Mike concluded. “We

destiny”. Having trained as an

are trying to offer a broader

accountant in London with

range of modern services,

Deloittes, one of the Big 8 as it

making more use of technology

then was (now the Big 4) and

and tying in with other

worked as European Finance

professionals – solicitors,

Director of a major American

bankers, independent financial

software company for over 10

planners – to identify and serve

years, he was on the lookout

local people.

for a new opportunity when he

“We aim to offer what can

discovered Antrobus Chartered

best be described as a ‘holistic’

Accountants in Petersfield.

In April 2006 he acquired Antrobus, which had been set

Firm foundation at Antrobus House (l to r): Mike Kirby, Sarah Macnaughton, Mark Jarrett

service. Although we are kept very busy, there is always time to meet potential new clients

up in 1992 by Anne Deakin and

that we get people coming in

joined the firm from university;

and of course the initial

Allan Tarver, who remain

off the street; and there is

and Mark Jarrett, Practice

consultation is totally free and

consultants in the firm. “We are

always someone here to help.”

Manager, joined in July 2006.

without obligation.”

trying to preserve the

With Mike as Managing Director,

outstanding features of the

the firm is strengthening the

private clients, property and

Antrobus Accountants Ltd,

firm, and not change what

structure of the 12-man team

construction, and healthcare

Antrobus House, 18 College

works,” he said. “Antrobus is a

(which includes three new

(doctors, dentists, vets,

Street, Petersfield.

very professional, accessible

recruits). Sarah Macnaughton,

chiropractors etc). Antrobus

Tel: 01730 234500

and friendly organisation.

the Audit and Accounts

have run an intensive

www.antrobus.biz

Manager, recently celebrated 10

marketing campaign on Delta

years with Antrobus, having

Radio; they are justly proud of

“The advantage of our town centre position near the Folly is

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Their local targets include

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New Business

Trophy Pet Foods

Hendersons Station Café

Pamper your pets

Child’s play

Wendy and Dean Smith are an inspiration to anyone aspiring to be their own boss.

Leading chef Steve Henderson has set up shop in Petersfield having made his name in famous London establishments. He took over the station café in December, and renamed it Hendersons.

H

ailing from Southport, Steve came south to the

capital and worked in smart venues such as The Greenhouse restaurant and the Chesterfield Hotel in Mayfair.

Five years ago he and his wife Linda decided to move into the country. “We found Petersfield and loved it,” Steve said. “But I got fed up with commuting to London on top of the long hours.”

So he has jumped at the new opportunity, serving local Wendy and Dean Smith with Bonnie their doberman

produce, often with a

Steve Henderson with his two young children, Olivia and George

W

ith a clear passion and

offer a pet weighing service,

Mediterranean touch – for

knowledge of household

wild bird food and a full range

example he recently offered

taking a break and getting

pets Wendy and Dean have

of pet accessories.

Moroccan lamb with couscous

some help from his young

for £4.95.

children, Olivia, aged 5, and

bought a Trophy Pet Foods

The unique selling point to

George, 18 months.

franchise, allowing them to

their service is that they deliver

Steve plans to maintain his

spend more time together and

to your doorstep, and will even

long hours as he no longer has

special sandwich delivery service which is proving

He has also started his own

put the food in your cupboard.

to commute. He opens seven

Operating since August, they

Plus where possible ingredients

days a week, at 5.30am on

are a delightful couple and they

are all sourced from the UK and

weekdays. For breakfast you

popular with local businesses.

already have an impressive

are of the highest quality, so

can buy either full English

“After all, it is as hard to make

array of clients – from owners

that your pet does not need to

(£4.95) or Continental (£4.20)

really good sandwiches as

of fussy cats to an under-

consume so much and saves

with freshly squeezed orange,

anything else,” he argues.

nourished dog that they

you money.

home-made jam, and the

recognised had a wheat allergy.

Contact: tel: 01730 892381

choice of French bread scones

Contact: Hendersons,

www.trophypetfoods.co.uk

or croissants.

Petersfield Station,

to walk their dog Bonnie.

With extensive training they are

When Life in Petersfield

experts in choosing a well-

email:

balanced and nutritious Trophy

sales@trophypetfoodshampsh

diet for your pet. They also

ire.co.uk

vegetables, there is something for

Big ideas You will find food to suit many tastes when you visit Trevor and Karen Oliver, who have recently taken charge

T

been involved in the

catering industry, from management positions in restaurants and hotels to running kitchens in busy pubs.

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visited Hendersons, Steve was

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Life

Folly Tree Tea Rooms

revor Oliver has always

Tel: 01730 265600.

You can even hire the tearoom

everyone to enjoy – from mouth

and his services for special

watering steak and ale pies to

occasions. He stresses that they

cakes, scones and muffins that

never want to change it from

are cooked freshly every day.

being a tearoom and would like

Trevor has big ideas for the

to encourage the people of

400-year-old coach house in Folly

Petersfield to continue using it

He and his wife Karen feel they

Lane, as he plans to introduce

as a community destination open

have found their niche running

bistro nights in the New Year

to everyone.

the delightful Folly Tree café.

where you can sample his

Contact: Folly Tree Tea

culinary delights and bring your

Rooms, 5 Folly Lane, Tel:

home-cooked English grub, using

own bottle of wine to wash it

01730 267432.

locally sourced meat and

down with.

follytreetearoom@hotmail.co.uk Life

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Why choose us?

We offer a professional, relaxed family atmosphere and are committed to the health & happiness of your pet

Situated in Dragon Street (drive adjacent to Total Garage) Consulting Times: Monday to Friday 8.00-11.00 am & 2.00-6.30pm Saturday - 8:30 am - 12 noon Tel: 01730 262101 For appointments, advice or enquiries.

Also 24 hour emergency service.

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Business News

Portsmouth & South East Hampshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Chamber events in 2008 A seminar, a conference and a consortium can get your business into gear at the beginning of the New Year.

members, and past Chamber

support/encourage local

Presidents, back to the 1960s,

trading, in the East Hants

IT Communications Workshop

Langstone Technology Park,

who will briefly address the

business community. Talk to

This informative seminar may

Unit 6000, Langstone Road,

diners between each course.

other local businesses over a

help you to:

Havant, P09 1SA.

Dancing to a live band and a

buffet lunch.

•

Get the best from your

Free reserved car parking

disco will round off the evening.

On: 13 March 2008. Time:12.00

telephone calls and systems

signposted.

•

For further information on

Transform your

• •

•

to 2.00pm

sponsorship, exhibitor

Venue: The Alton House Hotel, Alton.

communications - work

125th Chamber Anniversary

opportunities & booking,

faster and more efficiently

Conference

contact

Be more productive away

To celebrate its 125th

sue.shilock@chamber.org.uk

asked to deliver these events

from the office

Anniversary, the chamber is

On: 7 February 2008.

for East Hampshire businesses,

Make your IT &

organising an afternoon

Time: 13:15

please book online:

Communications safe,

conference entitled ‘Business

Costs: Conference, £20 inc

www.enterprisefirst.co.uk

secure and easy to manage

Journeys’, and a dinner, on

VAT. Anniversary Dinner, £48

Tel: 01252 319272

Increase business through

Thursday 7 February 2008 at

inc VAT

Email:

the web

the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel.

Combined ticket cost, if

info@enterprisefirst.co.uk

Industry experts will be on

The conference will feature

Enterprise First has been

attending both,

hand to answer any questions.

leading local business people

£63 inc VAT (£5 discount).

Contact:

A superb opportunity to expand

who will tell the story of their

Venue: Portsmouth Marriott

Andrew Gordon

your business potential with a

business journeys which took

Hotel, Southampton Road,

Chairman, East Hampshire

chance to win latest GN9120

them to the top. They will pass

Portsmouth PO6 4SH.

Chamber of Commerce &

cordless headset!

on what they believe are the

Non members are welcome.

Industry

On: 29 Jan 2008 Time: 9.30

critical lessons for today’s

Cost: £11.75 (Inclusive of VAT,

business challenges.

buffet & refreshments)

Tel: 023 9259 1671 Business to Business

At the evening dinner you can

www.ehcci.co.uk

Consortium

Venue: Kindly hosted by Fasset

share your memories and

An update on various local

( www.fasset.co.uk )

experiences with fellow

initiatives developed to

Duncan Eves

Jewel in the Folly In the corner of the Folly Market you’ll find a jewel in the market’s crown, as Duncan Eves Jewellers have just reopened.

D

uncan Eves and his wife

shop now full of enthusiasm,

Elaine have manufactured

vigour and a wide range of

and repaired jewellery of every

inspiring and original jewellery

kind for the last 10 years. They

designed and made by Duncan.

have recently returned with the

They welcome commission

family from a year away on an

work and will try to repair

exotic island in Thailand where

anything you take to them.

Duncan, who has a long-term illness, took advantage of the

Contact: Duncan Eves

many treatments on offer.

Jewllers Ltd, Tel: 01730

And they have brought back with them many precious stones, including sapphires in

260365. Email: Elaine@djeves.com Life

every colour of the rainbow.

They are both back in the

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Elaine and Duncan Eves have returned to the Folly Market

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Advertisement Feature: Hampshire District Council

Your options for recycling around the district Now that Christmas has come and gone you may well be sorting out your wardrobe and thinking about spring cleaning.

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here are plenty of options

Oxfam, Traid or the Salvation

for ensuring that your

Army, or the locally based

unwanted items are recycled

Hampshire Air Ambulance

and put to good use.

which has been operational

Afghanistan’. The shoes that

read or watch again can be re-

since 1st July 2007.

can be reconditioned and

sold by Oxfam and The British

reused are sold to companies

Heart Foundation who collect from a further 6 banks across the district.

In addition to all the charity shops locally there is a range

Similarly shoes which are

of charity banks conveniently

either outgrown or even in a

and individuals in Eastern

sited around the area at

very tatty state are collected

Europe and countries further

supermarkets and in car parks.

by European Recycling from 7

afield where they are repaired

You can place items such as

banks in East Hampshire. They

and sold to those who would

For further information and

clothing and bedding in one of

are collected on behalf of The

otherwise be unable to afford

the location of sites see

32 textile banks and choose

Variety Club of Great Britain

footwear.

www.easthants.gov.uk

your charity from one of the

and the German charity

nationally known ones such as

‘Schools for Girls in

Even those books, cds, dvds and videos which you won’t

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Charities: Vision Aid Overseas (VAO)

Graham Coates with local children in Burkhina Faso, West Africa

can make the world of difference

hundreds of thousands, possibly

farmer sifting grain or a woman

millions, of pairs of spectacles

weaving or sewing to earn

ready for use.

money to pay for food and for her children.”

Having left university with a

Spectacles can make a world of difference to poor people in Africa and developing nations

Seeing is believing

Graham reckons that VAO has

if you have poor eyesight, as a

But the worldwide demand is huge. A 2006 report from the World Health Organisation

biology degree, Graham joined

revealed that 153 million people

the drinks industry as a

in the developing world were not

researcher for IDV. But he

seeing as well as they might

decided to change careers

because they needed glasses,

because he wanted to make

and 150 million more people

more use of his science

(usually older) needed glasses

knowledge and have a job where

for reading.

he could get involved with a

Started in 1985, VAO has

charity. So in 1993 he retrained

provided 500,000 eye tests and

as an optometrist.

supplied 250,000 spectacles.

He discovered VAO through a

They have concentrated their

family connection, his sister-in-

efforts in developing countries,

law’s father-in-law, Brian Ellis –

mainly Africa, India, and eastern

A Petersfield optometrist has found an inspiring use for his skills in helping people with blurred vision in poor and developing countries.

then a leading light in the

Europe – such as Moldova,

charity, and now an honorary

Europe’s poorest country.

Life Member, an MBE, and a

VAO, whose vice-presidents are

retired optometrist. While

Sir Trevor McDonald and Fiona

raham Coates, a partner in

G

county in the world in the 177-

training Graham went to

Bruce, is the only UK-based

Morgan-Owen & Coates, has

nation UN Human Development

Ethiopia, which had a population

charity tackling ‘refractive error’

just returned from Africa where

Index, a comparative measure of

of 70 million but no eye-care.

– when the eye does not focus

he has been among a party of

poverty, education, literacy, and

Since then he has visited

correctly and there is blurred

volunteer eye-care specialists

life expectancy (where Norway is

Albania, The Caribbean, and also

vision. Their mission “works for a

helping people whose lives are

1st and UK is 15th).

Uganda and Ghana.

world in which everyone has

blighted by poor eyesight.

Many of the trips, which the

Donations of both money and

access to eye-care and

volunteers fund themselves in

your old glasses are valuable to

2 dispensing opticians saw 5,000

their own time, are to rural

VAO. It costs about £2.50 to get

people in 2 weeks in Burkina

locations, but the Burkina Faso

a pair of glasses to someone in

Contact, Graham Coates,

Faso as part of their work for the

visit was to a hospital. Word got

Africa. Old pairs of glasses go to

Morgan-Owen & Coates, 37

charity Vision Aid Overseas

around, and some people walked

VAO’s offices in Crawley; are sent

Lavant Street, Petersfield.

(VAO). Burkina Faso, which lies to

for miles to get their eyes tested.

out to prisons where they are

Tel: 01730 264258. Vision

collated according to lens

Aid Overseas: 01293 535016.

Web: www.vao.org.uk

The team of 9 optometrists and

the north of Ghana, has a

“The idea of Vision Aid is very

population of 11 million and is

simple, and can be instantly life-

strength by ‘Prison Sort’; and

slightly larger than the UK in

changing for the people we see,”

then they are returned to

area. It is also the third poorest

said Graham Coates. “Spectacles

Crawley.

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PICKETTS & PURSERS Established 1850

Jewellers, Goldsmiths, Watchmakers Silversmiths & China & Glassware Retailers.

All types of repairs and valuations undertaken.

9 Rams Walk, Petersfield Tel: 01730 264244 Fax: 01730 267946

Specialists with Diamonds

e-mail:enquiries@pickettsandpursers.com www.pickettsandpursers.com

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A3 Tunnel Boundless Valley to the

a chance for locals to hear

northern entrances of the

about the plans and how they

tunnels.

can get involved.

At the south end, the first half

Poul Christensen, the chair of

of the Canadian Memorial

Hindhead Together, aims to

underpass is almost finished.

ensure that “development is

The high activity in the

appropriate to the needs of

Hammer Lane area has

local people and businesses”.

produced a temporary diversion

He is also deputy chair of

for the A3. Work has also

Natural England and a member

started on the southern tunnel

of the South East England

entrances in Tyndalls Wood.

Development Agency board.

There are three main phases

Caroline White is the project

for the traffic management at

coordinator for Hindhead

the north end, which is now in

Together. She lives near

its second phase. A3 traffic has

Haslemere and knows the area

been diverted onto part of the

well. In recent work for the

Boundless-Thursley Link Road,

Surrey Police Authority she has

temporarily widened to a road

been involved in community

with one lane in each direction.

consultations and

This enables construction of

communications. Based at the

the Hindhead Hill and

Witley project centre, she can

Greensand Way underpasses in

be contacted on: 01428

the most efficient way.

683207. Email:

The underpasses are

caroline@hinheadtogether.org.uk

scheduled for completion by

Good progress is being made on the Hindhead tunnel.

Keeping traffic on the move

February 2008 when traffic will

Stay informed

be switched back onto the A3.

Contact: Ian Whyte,

The final phase will happen

Community Relations

shortly before the scheme

Manager for Balfour Beatty

opens in 2011. For safety

Civil Engineering, A3

reasons the 40mph speed limit,

Hindhead project office,

enforced by cameras, will

Portsmouth Road, Thursley,

remain in force.

Surrey, GU8 6NN

At the south end, the

Tel: 01428 686000.

contraflow working will last

Email: Ian.Whyte@bbcel.co.uk

until July 2008 during

Web:

construction of the Canadian

www.highways.gov.uk/roads

Memorial Underpass. At

Life

present, traffic runs in contraflow on the northbound carriageway. In the New Year

Key activities 2008

this will be switched to the

Jan: Start Hammer Lane

Here is an update from the Highways Agency and Balfour Beatty, the construction engineers, on the latest development of the road improvements around Hindhead

southbound carriageway.

underpass

Also in the New Year traffic

Feb: Start tunnelling from

will be diverted to the west of

north

the A3 around the site of the

March: Traffic at northern

he Highways Agency says it

T

onto country roads; and the

Hammer Lane underpass.

end switches back to A3

is trying hard to keep

agency is working to improve

During these phases, single

April: Start tunnelling from

traffic running smoothly on the

the reliability of the signs.

lanes or a contraflow will run

south

on the dual carriageway, for

May: Greensand Way

A3 during the improvement

Regular users of the A3 will

work around Hindhead. Drivers

now be used to the diversion

safety reasons – to protect

underpass opens

now get more information

at the north end; this is to

open excavations, and allow

July: Canadian Memorial

through live and illuminated

allow construction of

sufficient working space.

underpass opens. Start

journey-time signals between

underpasses at Greensand

Thursley and the Hindhead

Way and Hindhead Hill. With

Hindhead Together

October: Completion of

lights. The aim is to keep cars

tree clearing finished you can

The Hindhead Together

Hammer Lane underpass.

on the A3 rather than diverting

see all the way through

Partnership held its launch

Return traffic to A3

Hazel Grove bridge

event at the end of November,

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Rowland’s

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Schools

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he Petersfield School is

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In the New Year TPS will

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door with great input from the parents. The wreaths looked really professional and they too were made with purely natural materials collected locally.

Parents and children thoroughly enjoyed their two hours at the Sustainability Centre – 13 children took part on 8 December and another 15 children went a week later.

Some returned for the Carbon Buster’s Green Christmas event on 21 December, strongly focused on an eco-friendly Christmas.

Every year the Centre runs at

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least one Christmas workshop for

days for local children and their

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n December there were two Winter Discovery workshop

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Fitness

You will find easier ways to get fit and have fun than going to a gym

Hate going to the gym?

Sweating it out in the gym is not for everyone and so Jo Horsley finds a few alternatives to help you stay fit and healthy in 2008.

W

healthier mind and body.

and statistics about the

your way to fitness with ballet,

dangers of not exercising

jive, swing and Egyptian

enough. Not only does it help

dancing.

e are constantly bombarded with figures

For a start, why not dance

prevent high blood pressure, diabetes and other diseases, it

Ballet

is commonly known to improve

Although it is associated with

symptoms of certain mental

little girls in dainty satin pumps,

health conditions, including

ballet is a wonderful way for

depression and anxiety.

anyone to achieve a lean and toned body.

Hazel has run West Meon

round healthier and happier

Dance classes in the area for 15

life. However for some the

years taking adult classes

thought of taking the

including stretch and tone,

recommended 30 minutes of

ballet and Jazz classes. Her

exercise three to five times a

stretch and tone class on a

week is daunting and for others

Monday morning at the West

Julia Wilmott assists a client from the comfort of her own home.

joints.

When Neil started the class 18

positively terrifying. The good

Meon Village hall incorporates

months ago he could barely

news is that there is plenty of

all aspects of her dance

touch his toes, but now he can

support and fun ways to

knowledge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and is especially

comfortably put both palms on

achieve a healthier, toned and

good for helping with aching

the floor. What is clear from

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meeting the class is that they are a like-minded and fun bunch of people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take themselves too seriously.

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!

Either way, taking routine exercise contributes to an all

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Fitness !

Life achieve them by doing what they enjoy. For some people this may be playing badminton or pilates, for others it may be a walk in the woods. Either way Julia will be there to give you the support, confidence and the ability to build these activities into your every day life.

Walk your way to fitness Julia also takes part in the Petersfield Walking to Health scheme that takes place every Wednesday from the Winton House Centre, 18 High Street.

The secretary, David Monger joined the group three years ago as a way of loosing weight and the group has been progressively growing in size to the point where they now have 12 walk leaders and 47 walkers for Christmas lunch!

It is free for anyone to join and the carefully planned routes are designed for mixed

Walking to Health meet weekly from the Winton House Centre.

abilities that last roughly an The Petersfield Academy of

Centre every Tuesday morning

Beginners 10 week course,

hour and always finish with a

Dance run a Jazz and Tap class

Corrine Halkyard leads The

where they start out with the

cup of tea somewhere in

at the Methodist Church Hall on

Driftwood Dance Class. Corrine

basics of how to stand and how

Petersfield. David, who is

Wednesday evenings.

began line dancing four

Social dance

years ago in an

Take your partner by the hand

effort to stay

… What better way to keep the

fit and enjoyed

body and mind fit than learning

dancing so

a new, interesting and sociable

much she

dance? Here are a few of the

qualified to

classes on offer, but if you visit

teach 18

Julie at Wear 2 Dance on

months ago.

Lavant Street she will be able

The class is

to advise you on classes in the

aimed at

your area.

beginners to

Carol Button has a wealth of

improvers and

dance experience and took up

Corrine

Egyptian Dancing to help stay

suggests giving

supple and fit, and 15 years

the class six

later she teaches at the

weeks before

Petersfield Methodist hall and

you can feel

at the Love Lane community

the groove of

centre. She encourages all ages

the steps.

“Carol Button has a wealth of dance experience and took up Egyptian Dancing to help stay supple and fit

to hold your

passionate about the group,

partner, then

has watched many wonderful

teach you some

friendships blossom so he is

simple moves

quick to point out that the

using step-by-

walking element and the social

step guidance.

side are equally important.

Personal

Contacts:

Training with a

Driftwood Dance Class,

Difference

(02392) 611257

Julia Willmott is a

Egyptian Dancing,

fully qualified and

Carol Button,

experienced

(02392) 595965

personal trainer

Julia Willmott,

and Pilates

(07739) 356667

teacher with a GP

Petersfield Academy of

Exercise Referral

Dance, (02392) 639177

qualification

Petersfield Walking to Health,

allowing her to

(01730) 262792

treat clients who

The Swing Dance Company,

may have

(02392 699088)

problems with

Wear to Dance,

obesity or

(01730) 710471

asthma.

West Meon Dance, Hazel

different classes learn the same

Dance

routine so that during the

Company takes

summer everyone can join in

place in the Steep Village Hall

”

when they perform at local

and teaches the art of Jive.

and likeable lady who takes

fetes and events.

They offer any beginners a free

time to understand her clients

trial night on their Absolute

needs and goals and aims to

and sizes to join and her

At the Petersfield Community

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The Swing

She is a highly approachable

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ISSUE 8 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2008

Champneys

Beauty therapist Rachel Wilkes is thoroughly trained

More than skin deep Rachel Wilkes is tall, slim, and elegant, and a wise and highly qualified beauty therapist. She offers a wide range of treatments at competitive prices to make her clients look and feel beautiful – facials, manicures, pedicures, and various types of massage.

I

want clients to be comfortable

skin and hair type, and for a

and to leave the salon feeling

small patch test.

relaxed and good about the way

As well as professionalism at

they look,” she says. “Our most

Rachel’s beauty salon, there is

important concern is to offer

privacy. And clients come and go

professional treatments and I

to its rural location (five miles

am trained thoroughly for all the

from Petersfield) without the

techniques I use.”

embarrassment of being seen.

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Having run her own business for 20 years, Rachel only

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removes some 80% of hair after eight treatments with little

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Competition

Your best image of life in Petersfield

COMPETITION

The prizes Winner £50 worth of vouchers from One Tree Books; and publication of your image in

Life in Petersfield, possibly on the cover.

For the first Life in Petersfield competition of 2008, we are seeking to find the best ever photograph of life in and around Petersfield.

O

n this page you will see

Market scene, by Dave

some of the photographs

Monger, issue 1 competition.

which appeal most to members of the Life Magazines’ team.

For me, one of the photos of the year was the cover of issue

2 Runners-up Each receive £25 worth of

4. Sally Puddick, Advertising

vouchers at One Tree Books,

Manager: Cover, issue 4, by

plus publication in the

Anthony Willoughby.

magazine

5. Karen Holloway, Art

3 of Steve Pibworth, from the

Director: issue 4, “Buriton’s

Forge. This photograph was

link with Africa”.

taken by Anthony Willoughby,

1

What you have to do Submit a maximum of 3

6. Jo Horsley, Executive

whose images appear regularly

Editor: Adam Collier, issue 1

although he is an amateur

competition.

photos, via email, on CD or as prints. Please note that we can only accept 1 entry

photographer.

Another favourite is Peter

2

Coates, by his daughter Lucy in

styles of photographs which

issue 5 (“The great outdoors”).

appeal to us. Now it’s your turn

Our favourites

to come up with your best

1.

Nick Keith, Editor (see

image of life in Petersfield. As

above).

you can see from our list, we

2. Andy Burke, Creative

per person with 3 images. If

That gives you an idea of the

you exceed that requirement your entry will not be accepted.

Send to: Photographic Competition 2008, Life

have tended to select images

Director: “Pompey” John,

featuring people – this is partly

cover issue 7, by Anthony

because we are a community

Willoughby.

publication which focuses on

3. Gareth Gammon, Marketing

human stories. But, of course,

and Production Director:

you may prefer a still life. Life

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Adrian and Margaret Milne, from Petersfield, won the Waitrose Christmas Hamper . Here they are collecting their £100 first prize from Neil Mundy, Department Manager, Customer Services. The runner up, with a £50 hamper, was Louise Turpin, from Liss.

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Eating Out

Noble fare

cooked so if there is something

category at the Inspire 2007

a guest really wants they simply

business awards held in

have to ask!”

Basingstoke, putting it firmly on

We started with a wholesome

Food and drink tasting sessions, floristry lessons and a second hand bookshop… Cat Jarman finds out why the Thomas Lord has become a central part of the community in West Meon.

bowl of oxtail soup accompanied

David has been made a director

by onion marmalade bread, and

of Hampshire Fare, one of the

Hansus Cottage goat’s cheese &

UK’s most successful food

beetroot toast. Both were

groups, on the basis of what the

delicious, and full of the flavours

Thomas Lord is achieving in

of the local ingredients, as were

terms of supporting local

the mains.

produce. “The organization is

The South Downs Water Buffalo

very close to my heart and I am

burger was a roaring success,

delighted to play such an active

served with real chips and chilli

role within it,” says David, who

jam. The sea bass fillet was

uses 51 Hampshire Fare

beautiful and complemented by

members’ products at the pub.

the seasonal vegetables

David Thomas (left), with his business partner Richard Taylor and some of the Thomas Lord team

the map.

“It’s amazing to see how far we

(cabbage, new potatoes and

have come,” he adds. “I have

beetroot). This really is top

very much enjoyed learning

quality local food, all homemade,

about the community on my

brimming with flavour and fairly

doorstep and hope to continue to

priced.

do so for many years to come.”

The Thomas Lord was a runner up in the Hampshire Life Food &

Contact: The Thomas Lord,

avid Thomas and his

D

hanging Christmas decorations

Drink Awards in both Best

High Street, West Meon, Tel

business partner Richard

with a little help from local

Newcomer and Most Distinctive

01730 829244, email

Taylor had been regular

expert, Linda Davies.

Local Menu categories last year.

enjoy@thethomaslord.co.uk

It was also a runner up in the

www.thethomaslord.co.uk.

customers of the Thomas Lord

David and Richard have also

for five years before taking it

set up a second-hand bookshop

over last year. Even though they

on the premises, which has

had no experience of the

since become a popular function

catering industry, their own

room. Proceeds from the

strong opinions of what was

bookshop have already paid for

available for drinkers and diners

a new long jump pit at West

in the area spurred them on to

Meon School, and are now going

take the plunge.

towards the restoration of the

The pub, named after the founder of Lord’s cricket ground

West Meon Church clock tower.

All food produce comes from

who is buried at West Meon

the local area. “I think we are

Church, became a community

the only kitchen in the country

project for the first month that

which uses nearly 100% locally

David and Richard took over,

grown stock. We even use a

with locals invited to come along

local chilli sauce called Fireball

and remove something they

instead of Tabasco,” says David.

have always wanted to see go.

“The whole place was stripped with the carpets and fake

based in Alresford. We sample a

Victorian fittings out on the

lovely crisp sauvignon.

David, Richard, and their chefs

furniture, fixtures and fittings.

have adopted the ethos of

“It was literally a case of all

feeding guests as though they

hands on deck,” adds David.

were in their own house.

“If you have guests round for

Thomas Lord still plays a central

the evening, you go to the effort

role in the community of West

of cooking something for them

Meon. At the end of 2007

that they like. Our menus are

regulars made a striking array of

small, as all food is freshly

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at the Folly Upstairs. They will also find the full range of daily specials, à la carte and sandwiches.

The Folly Upstairs in College Street is a firm favourite with locals, and kindly hosts the monthly meetings of First Friday, where networkers can talk and eat – two courses and a glass of wine for £15,

The daily menu is flexible, and

on to help choose paint colours,

Eighteen months on, the

In January, the Folly Upstairs in Petersfield is offering a new look to their lunchtime customers. The menus are adjusted slightly to accommodate more traditional fare, such as Lancashire hotpot or sausage and mash.

breweries and the wine is supplied by The Naked Grape,

Life

New menus

Ales are all from local

out by 1am on the first night,

street,” says David. Locals went

Rural Business of the Year

one of the best local deals in networking.

Mary at the Folly

Contact: Mary at Upstairs

or a fixed price of £9.95,

F

at the Folly Wine Bar and

including a glass of wine

Restaurant, 10 College

or beer, customers can enjoy

Street, Petersfield.

the usual high class cuisine

Tel: 01730 264088 Life

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Property A Fellow of the National

Henry Bell, the house has

(NAEA), Nick Wright has spent

unusually large windows to

15 years as a property

provide sun and air for his wife

consultant having qualified as a

(who was expected to survive

chartered surveyor. He is

only months but lived another

confident about the property

10 years). Conan Doyle was

market next year. “I don’t think

very active while he lived there;

there is going to be a crash,

he stood for parliament twice

although some prices are

as a Conservative; he served as

falling, as there is still an

a volunteer army surgeon in

imbalance between supply and

the Boer War and wrote a

demand. We are finding that

history of it; he became Deputy

well marketed, realistically

Lieutenant of Surrey, and he

priced houses are still selling.”

was active in the local golf club

“The state of the market makes WOW’s proposition

Nick Wright: WOW factor

New WOW in the market Nick Keith talks to the founder of a new kind of estate agency, sees that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s old home in Hindhead is back on the market, and previews a development for the over 55s

N

going to receive less for your

whom he had killed off in 1893,

house, you want to give away

and he wrote The Hound of the

as little as possible in fees

Baskervilles there in 1902.

Famous visitors to the house included the writers J M Barrie, Virginia Woolf, and Bram Stoker; Field Marshall Lord Roberts, commander of British forces in the Boer War; and the cricketers Albert Trott and Frederic Meyrick-Jones.

Robert Serman, President, Haslemere Society, says that Conan-Doyle was “a keen, if rather impetuous motorist, and the house was the first in Surrey, and perhaps even the first in the country, to have a ‘motor house’ i.e. a garage.

“Undershaw has been allowed to fall into an appalling state of disrepair,” Robert Serman adds, “and it is hoped that the local planning authority, Waverley Borough Council, will see fit to

when you sell.”

Contact your local agent on: 0845 468 8648.

Visit: www.wow-property.com A case for the great detective In the late 19th century, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle chose the site for his new house, Undershaw, on the London to Portsmouth road (on the south

one of the founders of an

High Street agency service but

side of the busy crossroads

at a fraction of the cost.”

where you find the modern

Business is booming for WOW:

Hindhead traffic lights). He

2007. They now have 55

they are ahead of their

liked the wonderful views down

agents from Portsmouth to

expectations, and hope to have

the Golden Valley (now owned

Leeds, and in London and the

over 100 agencies by February

by the National Trust) and for

West Country.

2008. They have over 500

its sheltered position; and he

houses for sale, and are soon

believed that the dry air would

WOW and traditional agencies

moving to new offices in

be a tonic for his wife Louise

are that:

Guildford. “We are the most

(‘Touie’) who suffered from

1.

The firm charges a fixed

upbeat estate agents around at

tuberculosis.

fee of £899 (+ VAT),

the moment,” said Nick Wright.

The big differences between

regardless of the value of the property

The most expensive house sold so far has been a three-

2. It has dispensed with shop

bedroom end of terrace house

premises, relying on its

in Richmond, which was on the

online shopfront.

market for £890,000 and sold

“We are not internet agents,”

for £900,000 in 10 days. And

insists Nick Wright. “We use the

they are already playing their

internet to advertise clients’

part in the local community

properties – offering the usual

having contributed a free house

online marketing opportunities

sale to Petersfield Infant School

through Rightmove,

in an Auction of Promises. The

Primelocation and other key

school raised £250 and the

websites – but we do have

happy parents sold their house

actual local agents on the

in Woolner Avenue, Petersfield

ground in each of our locations.

at the asking price in five days.

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At Undershaw he also decided to revive Sherlock Holmes,

So people get the benefit of a

called WOW, which launched in

and in the Chiddingfold Hunt.

better, because, if you are

ick Wright, from Liss, is

innovative property agency

Built by architect Joseph

Association of Estate Agents

Undershaw, where the Hound of the Baskervilles was written, is now “in an appalling state of disrepair”

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issue a compulsory purchase

several hands, and was a hotel

the over 55s, Bramshott Place,

order. In this way, a price

from 1924 to 2004.

Liphook, offers a range of 147

The house has been owned by

assessed by the District Valuer,

luxurious two- and three-

representing its current open

a developer since then, and the

bedroom homes. The

market value, should enable the

Haslemere Society, among

development also includes a

house to be bought at a

others, has been trying to

country club with a restaurant,

realistic price by an

secure its retention as a

bar, library, swimming pool,

entrepreneur who has both

historic building with access for

fitness and games room; plus

the vision and determination

the public.

a small shop, laundry, visiting

“There are upwards of 400

to create a fitting landmark to one of the world’s most famous writers.

A letter to The Guardian in

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: active in Hindhead life

doctor and a mini bus service

Sherlock Holmes societies

to the village centre. All this

round the world and there will

is set in acres of parkland

be no shortage of visitors who

and woodland.

July 2006 concluded: “Conan

American web site); and Jon

wish to stay there and explore

An estate manager will take

Doyle’s house is an obvious

Lellenbergy (the American

the magical countryside which

care of this unique

memorial to his achievements,

representative of the Conan

provided the inspiration for

development, so owners will be

and we believe it would be an

Doyle Estate). Indeed there seems to be as much concern

in its own heritage if the

(if not more) about Undershaw

building’s integrity were to

and the Conan Doyle heritage

be destroyed.”

outside Britain.

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902).”

Undershaw is set in three acres, with lush woodland, and has 14 bedrooms; but is in a dilapidated state.

Contact: Lambert Smith Hampton, Guildford, 01483 538181.

able to lock up and leave, if

indictment of British interest

The authors of this letter

Conan Doyle sold the house in

include Guy Marriott (the

1907 after his wife’s death, and

Sherlock Holmes Society of

soon re-married, Jean Leckie –

London), Christopher Roder

whom he had met while at

(The Arthur Conan Doyle

Undershaw (see Andrew

Society), Christopher Redmond

Lycett’s biography). Since then

Life for the over 55s

(of Sherlockian.net, a North

the house has passed through

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Arts News

PYT comes of age PYT enjoyed its most ambitious and successful year in its 18-year history in 2007. By Jane Rebeiro

Charming adaptation: Wind in the Willows

Petersfield and take the

activities for members under

pressure off the many local

eight – while older members

over-subscribed village halls.

were being cast for the Autumn

PYT attracted professionals Starting Out showed astounding vocal standards

from international film, theatre

season.

PYT commissioned a new

and television to lead a variety

adaptation of Kenneth

T

he first ever Spring season

members alike. After a hugely

of workshops during the

Grahame’s charming The Wind

in March comprised an

enjoyable performance to

summer term, including voice

edgy comedy and a melodic

family, friends and specially

and dialect work with Neil

in the Willows. The music was composed by Richard Taylor, who wrote the score for PYT’s Whistle Down the Wind in 2005, as well as many pieces for the National Youth Music Theatre.

Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story provided older members with the challenge of

cabaret: The Exam, written by

invited key members of the

Swain, who coached former

Andy Hamilton, was delivered

local councils, Nik Ashton, PYT

PYT member Jamie Bower for

with great skill and comic

Artistic Director, unveiled ‘The

timing; and the vocal standard

Big Plan’ to find and fund

displayed in Starting Out was

suitable premises – ‘The Space’

truly astounding.

– for all its diverse workshop

his forthcoming role in Sweeney Todd with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.

Debbie Baty led ‘Bang! Crash!

Clatter!’ – Summer holiday

In April, the Easter Project was enjoyed by over 150 youngsters – members and non-

and rehearsal activities.

This will also act as a community and arts centre for

Appreciating music The Southern Orchestral Society, or SOCS as it is known, has promoted orchestral concerts in country towns throughout Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey since 1952.

F

ounded by Kathleen

Town and the new generation

Merritt, SOCS promotes,

of music lovers that the

improves and maintains public

society will become less

inspire children into

education and appreciation of

active.

performing, practising or

music by booking professional

They have a diverse

by Saint Saens.

There is no better way to

picking up an instrument than

classical concert performers

schedule in 2008 with a rich

taking them to see the real

to play in venues such as the

array of talent, ranging from

thing. Elizabeth encourages

Petersfield Festival Hall.

the Hampshire County

and welcomes families and

Orchestra performing Wagner

children to support the SOCS

Chairman of the Society, is an

and Tchaikovsky, to flautist

in the New Year.

accomplished musician. She

Emily Beynon performing

clearly has a passion for the

Mozart, conducted by

Booking line at

society and works hard to

Jonathan Willcocks. On

One Tree Books.

entice some of the world’s

Saturday 26 January versatile

Tel: 01730 261199

finest performers to the Town.

violinist Antje Weithaas

www.southernconcerts.co.uk

She fears, however, that

performs the Violin Concerto

without the support of the

by Bruch and the Havanaise

Elizabeth Gotto, the

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MeditationHelping couples to reach agreement Sheila Gooderham, who is a partner and experienced family law specialist in the MacDonald Oates family law team, qualified as a Mediator with Resolution in 2007.

West Side Story, one of musical theatre’s most captivating pieces

S

heila is now able to offer

performing one of musical

Weekly Winners draw takes

theatre’s most moving and

place on Friday 4 January

clients from the Petersfield

required. When the couple are

captivating pieces. They

2008 so make sure you have

and Midhurst offices.

content that they have

deservedly received much

signed up by then.

a mediation service to all

Mediation is a process to

during the process, if

reached an agreement

Following the success of the

help couples who have

through mediation, their

Autumn season, PYT members

decided to separate or

proposal is then approved by

eagerly signed up to rehearse

divorce to talk about the

their respective solicitors who

Season, PYT hosted a

for their Christmas production,

decisions that they will need

complete the formalities.

champagne reception to

Follow the Star, an upbeat musical version of the nativity story for all the family.

What will PYT be doing in 2008? Watch this space!

For details of PYT, The Space and Weekly Winners, visit: www.pyt.org.uk Life

to make concerning the

critical acclaim for their convincing interpretation.

During their sell-out Autumn

further publicise their quest to build a community and arts venue in Petersfield and launched Weekly Winners, a subscription lottery with the slogan ‘Give us a hand … You could win a grand’. The first

New Trotton gallery A new contemporary art gallery, attracting some of country’s most exciting up and coming artists and sculptors, can be found down a lane near Trotton.

“The benefits of mediation

division of their finances and

are considerable”, says

the future welfare of their

Sheila. ”The mediation

children. Mediators are

process reduces tension and

trained to help couples reach

hostility and often helps

an agreement as to the best

couples to understand each

arrangements for the future

other’s point of view such

concerning how their children

that they are then equipped

are cared for and how their

to reach a fair agreement

finances are organised.

that is acceptable to them

Mediators give impartial

both. It saves the cost of

guidance to help couples

expensive court proceedings

understand their priorities in

and helps children by showing

respect of future

them that their parents can

arrangements and to make

work together to resolve

their own choices about the

issues. It is empowering to be

best way forward. It is a

able to come to your own

S

Munn will hold pottery and

Mediator’s role to help a

decisions with the help of a

has converted a stunning space to

ceramics courses at the end of

couple to reach practical

mediator. It sets a precedent

exhibit and sell a wide range of

January and February, where you

solutions which feel fair for

for good communications

ceramics, paintings and

will have the opportunity to be

them both and the family as a

between parents over future

sculptures, by artists such as

taught the art of throwing, turning

whole. The process usually

decisions that they will need

Peter Beard, Alison Crowther, and

and hand building.

consists of, on average, three

to make together, concerning

to six mediation meetings

their children, once they have

about the courses, and when the

lasting between one and two

separated. I am delighted to

world with over 20 years advising

gallery is open, visit the Sally

hours in length.

be able to offer this service to

private collectors on

Marien Studio website or call the

contemporary art, and has been

gallery.

et in the grounds of her beautiful home, Sally Marien

Sally herself.

Sally has a rich history in the art

In addition, Sally and Annabel

For more specific information

It is recommended that

clients.”

couples consult with their

the curator of one of the largest

individual solicitors for some

For more information contact

private collections in Sydney,

Contact: Sally Marien Studio,

initial partial advice before

Sheila Gooderham on

Australia.

Dumpford Farm House, Trotton.

embarking on mediation and,

01730 268211 or email

Tel: 07767 268895 :

thereafter, return to their

sheilagooderham@macdonald

shows a year at the studio, and

info@sallymarienstudio.co.uk

solicitors for further advice

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you can purchase pieces from her

www.sallymarienstudio.co.uk

She aims to curate three to four

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Sport they keep some 380 kids off the streets. I am very confident that there are exciting times ahead for both Senior and Junior clubs, especially through a closer working relationship.

“This closer relationship is seen as one of the key foundations in the overall ambition to make Petersfield a centre for sporting excellence.”

Petersfield Town Juniors are going from strength to strength, with a position among the top five clubs in Hampshire and an annual turnover of £45,000. One of In their element, Petersfield Town stalwarts (left to right): Dave Burley, Ian Essai, Ian Reed, Mayor Paul Molloy, Alex Bone (manager of the 2nd team)

All together now There’s a new sense of togetherness and cooperation at Petersfield Town Football Club where the seniors and juniors are joining forces in a fresh affiliation. Nick Keith reports

the highlights of their year is the annual tournament at Penns Place in June; in 2007 the event cost £20,000 to run, with 250 squads of 8 entering and over 2000 youngsters taking part. They have an awards evening in May at the Festival Hall, with 800 people

T

he senior club was founded

ended. Ryan brought in David

Juniors on the march

attending to watch £1,000

in 1889 as Petersfield

Burley, a former colleague; and

Community work is key to the

worth of trophies being

United, and played in Diadora

Matthew Short, who played for

club’s present and future

handed out.

(Isthmian League) Division 3

Petersfield in the 1990s, has

success, at both senior and

until its final season of 1992/93.

also joined the coaching staff.

junior level. Ian Essai,

a Chartered Standard

chairman of both seniors and

Community Club affiliated with

At the start of that season

The Reserves play in Wessex

The Juniors are proud to be

hopes were high when Peter De

League division 2, and are

juniors, has been instrumental

the Hampshire FA, and

Sisto became the chairman and

managed jointly by Alex Bone

in helping to overcome

operated totally by volunteers.

had ambitious plans for the

and Stuart Smith who joined

suspicions between the two

Their managers have a

club. The club was accepted

from Rogate. Alex and Stuart

sections, and bringing them

minimum of Level 1 Coaching

into the Wessex League and

have a vast knowledge of the

together into closer affiliation.

certificates, which includes

Gary Stevens, the former

local football scene and aim to

Tottenham and England defender, was brought in as manager.

Management consultant Ian

training on the aspects of child

develop the best available

Essai became chairman of the

welfare as well as encouraging

talent for the first team.

juniors five years ago, because

children to play competitive

his sons, William and Michael,

football in a fun environment.

With the strengthening of the

They are also aware of the

management, coaching and

started playing for the club.

prosper, and had to be re-

playing staff, the club have

“We are now running like a

need for youngsters to play

formed as Petersfield Town in

hopes of a top half finish,

business; we are getting

and train in a safe

1993. Since then the club has

leading to a promotion

sponsorship and grants; and

environment, and all adults

had its ups and down. In the

challenge in the following

we have established good

involved with the club have

2006/2007 season, Petersfield

seasons. “Affiliation with the

relations with the Town council

been CRB checked. They are

Town finished strongly in the

junior club is the next step,”

(which was not always the

also regularly checked by the

re-structured Wessex Division 1,

said Ian Essai, who became

case),” he said.

Hampshire FA to ensure that

remaining in the top half of the

chairman of the senior club in

table over the last 12 matches.

2007. That, he adds, will

Petersfield, said: “It is a great

benefit both seniors and

pleasure for me to play a part

playing a vital part in the

Cripps then resigned and was

juniors because the two

in the Petersfield Town

community is much more

replaced by Paul Ryan, who had

sections have tended to go

Juniors. They make a valuable

important,” according to Ian

switched from Horndean two

their separate ways.

contribution to the community

Reed, who became Community

– apart from anything else

Liaison Officer three years

However, the club failed to

However, manager Mick

months before the season

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Paul Molloy, the Mayor of

standards are maintained.

“Winning is enjoyable but

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ago. He says that the reward

sessions for the younger

for many hours unpaid work is

players under the guidance of

the knowledge that the club is

an FA qualified coach. The

regarded as a valuable asset

Juniors have competed in

to the Town. “We see ourselves

Portsmouth, Southampton,

very much as a community

Chichester and North Hants

club. Football should be for

leagues and county cup

everyone, and we want it to be

competitions for over 30

fun for players of all ages and

years; and they usually play on

standards.”

Sunday mornings. The under

The Juniors were formed in

18 group competes in the

1975 by John Wood, who

Portsmouth Youth, Arundel &

retired in 2004. He and

Chichester, North Hants and

another parent, David Martin,

the Winchester League.

were involved in Cub-scout

Matt Short (left) and Team Manager, Paul Ryan at the Love Lane ground

said Ian Essai, who himself exudes great warmth and

football but their sons needed

Volunteers needed

to find a club as they became

Volunteer managers oversee

older. They established the

the training sessions, collect

Contact: Petersfield Town

first team of under 12s, with

the subs and liaise with the

Football Club, Love Lane,

fixtures played out of The

officials on match days. There

GU31 4BR

Avenue. A semi-derelict

are a number of vacancies.

Tel: 01730 233416.

science classroom near the

And you can check out the

Petersfield Town Juniors

site was used for changing

roles and responsibilities by

Football Club, Antrobus

rooms and entertaining

going to the club organisation

House, 18 College Street,

visiting teams.

chart on the website. Contact

Petersfield.

the Volunteer Coordinator by

Tel: 07703 002676

moved to new pitches at the

email at

Web:

Penns playing fields, which

teamrep@petersfieldtownjfc.co.uk

www.petersfieldtownjfc.com

In 1980 the growing club

community spirit.

included facilities for four changing rooms.

Both seniors and juniors are

the Rugby Club in the 1980s

focused on being community

forced the soccer club out of

clubs, aiming to bring

the dressing rooms and in

“entertaining football to

1989 the Juniors moved to

Petersfield”. They urge you to

their current home at Love

come and watch some of the

Lane. Although in appalling

games, lend your support to

condition – with no hot water,

the players, help make it an

disgusting toilets and a poor

exciting atmosphere, and have

kitchen area – it was made

a great day out.

useable after a major clean-up.

Both clubs can always do

By 1999 a new building was in

with sponsors, and next year

place, with six changing rooms

the juniors will be looking to

and a small hall.

replace their voluntary

The club now runs 19 sides

secretary, Julie Butler, when

for boys and girls, from under

she retires at the end of the

11s to under 18s, six mini

season. “We always need

soccer sides at under 9s and

enthusiastic volunteers in both

under 8s. It puts on training

administration and coaching,”

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Theatre, Steep

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Crossway Carvings

Contact: 01730 711511

Venue: Queen Elizabeth

Stiff Promotions: Emerging

Saturday 16 February

Band Talent

Stiff Promotions: The

Venue: The Studio @ TPS

Silver Beatles

Time: 7 pm

Venue: The Studio @ TPS

Contact: 01730 231733

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Friday 8 February - Sunday 10 February

Country Park

Friday 18 January

Wednesday 20 February

The Petersfield Antique

Time: 10 am

Art History: The English

The Petersfield Society:

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Contact: 02392 595040

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Behind the scenes at

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Saturday 9 January -

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Venue: The Library, The

Time: 10.30am

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Time: 9.45 am

Square

Contact: 08703 502442

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Contact: 02392 326909

Time: 11:30 am

Humpty Dumpty the

Contact: Sunday 10 February

Pantomime

Saturday 24 January

Valentines Day Hearts:

Venue: Festival Hall

Southern Orchestral

Basic Stitching and Mobile

Petersfield

Society:

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Time: 9, 10, 16 and 17 at

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Info/Booking: 01730 268892

Venue: Festival Hall,

Contact: 01730 823 166

Petersfield Saturday 9 January

Time: 7.30pm

Thursday 7 February

Petersfield Photographic

Info/Booking: 01730 268892

Cinema Paradiso (15) Venue: The Studio @ TPS

Society: 'New Zealand' by John Wigley

Thursday 31 January

Time: 7 pm

Venue: Petersfield

Petersfield Arts & Crafts

Contact: 01730 234641

Community Centre

Society: Demonstration of

Time: 7.30 pm

Figures in Watercolour by

Wednesday 12 & Thursday

Contact: 01730 263976

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13 February

Time: 7.30 pm

Alice in Wonderland

Petersfield Community

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Venue: The Studio @ TPS

Choir

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Time: 7 pm

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Travel:

the Countryside Agency):

General:

0207 932 5800

Public transport information

PC Pete: 01730 269569

line: 08706082608

Petersfield & District Lions

www.traveline.org.uk

Club: 01730 266362 Relate: 02392 827026

Contacts in Petersfield & District

Airports:

Samaritans: 08457 909090

Bournemouth Airport:

South Downs Association of

01202 364 000

Disabled People & Shop-

Gatwick Airport:

mobility Services:

08700 002 468

01730 710474

Heathrow Airport:

Southern Water:

08700 000 123

0845 278 0845

London City Airport:

The Salvation Army (local

0207 646 0000

branch): 01730 262820

Luton Airport:

Tourist Information Office:

01582 405 100 Southampton Airport:

Emergency Services:

Pipers Bungalow, 1 Oaklands

01730 268829

Fire:

Road £28-£35: 01730 262131

Winton House Centre

08700 400 009

Hampshire Fire and

Southdowns Country Hotel,

(centre for Hospital Cars &

Stansted Airport:

Rescue Headquarters:

Trotton GU31 5JN:

Age Concern):

0870 000 0303

023 8062 4000

01730 821521

01730 266046 Buses:

80, Rushes Road, £25-£30: Leisure:

National Express:

The Holt, 60 Heath Road

Local walks info:

08705 808080

01730 263221

£25-£30: 01730 262836

www.hants.gov.uk/walking;

Stagecoach Coastline:

(Petersfield Hospital Minor

1 The Spain, Sheep Street

www.nationaltrail.co.uk/

01903 237661

Health: Petersfield Hospital:

01730 261638

£28-£40: 01730 263261

Southdowns

366 days a year)

Petersfield & District

The Grange Surgery:

Council Numbers:

Philatelic Society:

Brittany Ferries:

01730 267722

East Hampshire District

01730 264518

0870 536 0360

The Swan Surgery:

Council: 01730 266551

Petersfield Library:

P & O Stena Line:

Petersfield Town Council:

01730 263451

0870 600 0600

Injuries Unit: 8am-8pm,

01730 264546

Ferries:

Petersfield Museum:

Hovertravel: 01983 811000

Police:

01730 262601

Wightlink: 0870 5820202

Hampshire Police general

Helplines, Support Groups &

Petersfield Rugby Football

Red Funnel: 0870 4448898

enquiry number:

Charities:

Club: 01730 269744/ 01730

0845 045 4545

Alcoholics Anonymous:

265072

Trains:

Petersfield Swimming Pool:

Eurostar: 0870 518 6186

01730 264182

0845 769 7555 Accredited B & Bs and

Childline: 0800 1111

Hotels in Petersfield:

Citizens' Advice Bureau:

Border Cottage, 4 Heath

01730 264887

Road £35-£60:

Community First East

01730 263179

Hampshire: 01730 710017

Downsview, 58 Heath Road

Electricity Emergency:

£26-£32: 01730 264171

0845 770 8090

Heath Farmhouse, Sussex

Environment Agency:

Road £25-£30: 01730

08708 506506

264709

Gas Emergency:

Langrish House Hotel, East

0800 111 999

Meon Road, Langrish,

Home-Start Butser:

GU32 1RN: 01730 263374

01730 233 755

40

01730 265143

National Rail Enquiries:

Petersfield Town Football

08457 484950

Club: 01730 233416

South West Trains:

Petersfield Town Juniors

0845 600 0650

Football Club: 07703 002676 Steep Lawn Tennis Club: 01730 264999 Taro Leisure Centre: 01730 263996 Walk to Health: 01730 262792

If you would like your contact details listed here, please e-mail Jo@lifemags.co.uk Life

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SALE STARTS Friday 28th December All Autumn and Winter Collections Half Price and Less

New Collections for 2008 Temperley Marc Jacobs Diane Von Furstenberg Marilyn Moore Tea Bags Rock and Republic Rebecca Taylor Collette Dinigan Joseph Velvet C and C California Goat Annya Hindmarch Daybirker and Milklesen and much more for the Spring/Summer 2008 Twenty - East Street, Petworth tel: 01798 344165 Twenty - The High Street, Petersfield tel: 01730 265466 Twenty - 5 Castle Street, Farnham tel: 01252 717121

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the QUALITY bathroom sale Sale starts on Friday 28TH December until Saturday 2ND February

25% off

selected Sottini Alchemy and Secrets suites prices start from £1440 inc VAT

25% off

Keuco Royal Smart and Royal T2 mirrored cabinets prices start from £392.16 inc VAT

25% off SELECTED VILLEROY & BOCH ARCHITECTURA & SUBWAY SUITES

prices start from £999 inc VAT

25% off

Acova Atoll and Palma towel radiators in white, chrome or stainless steel prices start from £76 inc VAT

25% off

all Showerlux shower enclosures and screens

many more items in the sale including ceramic tiles and accessories Littlejohn Bathrooms Amey Industrial Estate, Frenchmans Rd, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3AN Tel. 01730 231050 sales@littlejohn.co.uk www.littlejohn.co.uk