Life in Petersfield - October 2007

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ISSUE 6 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2007

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

Shopping

Focus on ...

Lavant Street

Health

Jo’s journey to losing weight

Eating Out

Brothers Sam and Ben Burston are going places

Petersfield Youth Theatre, Business, Property, Sport, and Competition

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Contents

ISSUE 6 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2007

Contents Welcome A year to remember

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News ButserFest, New tastes at Waitrose, Foggy’s club nights,

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Bluebird expands, TopMarks, Master Robert, and more

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Letters Pedestrianisation objections

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Business Teleleads; ADP Security

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New Business Sportslocker, Liss Wool, Babyfit

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Shopping Focus on Lavant Street, by Dorothy Blundell

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Business News Indulgence, Petersfield Framing, Web-Epic

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History Bygone Buriton, by Doug Jones

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Eating Out Rising Sun, Milland; Paradise Balti House, Petersfield

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Issues A3 tunnel latest

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Charity / Community Butser Home-Start; Crossover, Liss

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Day in the life of... Comedy actress Lucy Coates

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Health Jo Jazzmin's hard road to fitness, by Geraldine Onslow

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Property Overseas update, by Nick Keith

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Art Local artist Loraine Hurd

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Theatre Petersfield Youth Theatre's autumn programme

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Competition Win body care treatments

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Sport Petersfield Rugby Club, by Gus Chesney

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Diary of events

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Directory Local contacts; Competition results

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Editor: Nick Keith

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Sub-editors: Lucy Coates,

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Editor’s View

Welcome

ISSUE 6 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2007

A year to remember

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

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t is hard to believe that this issue marks the end of the first year

Shopping

of Life in Petersfield’s existence. We have had a memorable year

in Petersfield and we can celebrate the support and commendations from both readers and advertisers.

Life in Petersfield has gone some way to achieving its goal as a magazine which will serve, inform and entertain the local

Shopping focus on Lavant Street

community. We know that there is always room for improvement, in

Health

production and editorial values, and we will continue to strive to get better and better.

Our arrival has coincided with Petersfield Tomorrow’s launch of the Town Design Statement whereby we try to find common ground and shared values for planning the future look and culture of this

Jo’s journey to losing weight

town. This community work will continue and it needs your support.

The next 12 months promise to be equally exciting and the Life in

Eating Out

Petersfield team is at the heart of plans for a major new community event in Spring 2008. Full details will be revealed in the next issue.

This edition includes a lively mixture of stories about local people and their various activities. The cover features Petersfield Youth

Brothers Sam and Ben Burston are going places

Theatre (which Life Magazines sponsors through editorial

Petersfield Youth Theatre, Business, Property, Sport, and Competition

coverage), and their Autumn programme.

We also meet Jo Jazzmin and learn her powerful and uplifting tale of a successful battle against an eating disorder which took her to 42 stone in weight at the age of 26. The shopping focus is on Lavant Street, and there are news and features about local

Cover: Petersfield Youth Theatre (PYT) in rehearsal for West Side Story in August. Left to right (bottom): Toby de Mellow, William Buttery, Nik Ashton (director) Alex Radcliffe, George Aldridge, Mike Auger. Top: Albert De Jong, Charlie O’Reardon

happenings – charity, community, culture, food, and sport.

Photograph by Michael Focard, 01730 233660

So stay with us, enjoy the ride, and keep telling us what you think.

life in PETERSFIELD

Nick Keith, Editor nick@lifemags.co.uk

While we deliver Life in Petersfield to selected homes in the area, copies can also be obtained from the following locations:

Waitrose, Petersfield Life Magazines, 22 High Street, Petersfield

Great Oak Hotel, Petersfield Rogate Village Stores

The Folly Wine & Ale House, Petersfield

Southdown’s Hotel, Trotton

The Co-op, Moggs Mead, Petersfield

Harting Stores, South Harting

Heathside Stores, Durford Road, Petersfield

Buriton Stores

Petersfield Community Centre The Taro Centre, Penns Place, Petersfield Festival Hall, Petersfield

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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2007, deadline for editorial and advertising copy Friday 5th October 2007

Life

Magic Box Newsagents, Clanfield East Meon Stores Langrish House Hotel Froxfield Stores Grange Farm Shop,

If you want to be sure of receiving Selborne Post Office a copy, join our Stores growing list of subscribers and Greatham Post Office we will post it to Stores you. Please call Hillier Garden Centre, Liss 01730 235669 for further Liss Forest Stores details.

Tesco Express, Liss Empshott

Sun Inn, Rake Rake Stores Half Moon, Sheet Queens Head 2, Sheet Seven Stars, Stroud

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News

Butserfest T

he first ButserFest in the

Leader Ferris Cowper came

Queen Elizabeth Country

up with the idea of this

Park in September gives

festival which is aimed mainly

Petersfield a taste of

at teenagers, those in bands

Glastonbury.

who want a chance to play,

Local young bands are

and those who love music and

gearing up for the biggest gig

find it difficult to travel to

of their lives, appearing

other events.”

onstage at Butser Hill on 15

Other fun stuff includes

September. The main line-up

bungee runs, weird and

has been confirmed as: Elliot

wonderful entertainers, and

Minor - Alternative Carpark -

drumming and didgeridoo

Pickled Dick – Vallenbrosa -

workshops. EHDC hopes to

The Weather Committee -

attract 2000 people, and, if

Furthest Drive Home –

successful, Butserfest could

Linchpin - Day Of Rising!

become an annual event.

Bob Coleman, East

Tasty Waitrose

Tickets are £10 for the

Hampshire District Council’s

whole day, to be booked in

Community and Youth

advance from 023 8071 1818.

Democracy worker and one of

You will find all the latest

the event organisers, said:

news, including line-ups, at

“Young people have been

the official Butserfest page on

saying to us for some time

MySpace at:

that there is not enough for

www.myspace.com/butserfest

them to do in the local area.

Life

“That’s why the Council

James Cartman, Lyn Howey and Anne Penrose (pictured above) are three of the Waitrose specialists who make sure that customers get the best-tasting food in the supermarket. They look after meat, cheese and fish respectively.

In August, Waitrose held a tasting day, the first of a regular series, when customers could try some the tasty food on offer at the Petersfield supermarket.

James serves delicious dry-aged meat from listed organic suppliers. And wine specialist Mike North suggested the best wines to accompany various meats and (French) cheeses.

Other specialist at the Petersfield branch are: Lyn Wyman and Liam Parton (fish), and Sue Seagar (meat).

Watch out for more tasting days at Waitrose, Petersfield.

Bluebird of happiness Foggy’s club nights B F luebird Care is developing a

people owning and running their

national network of offices

own Bluebird Care business in

providing care-at-home for

their home town. The franchises

physically disabled and older

are run to the parent company’s

people. By the end of the year

exacting standards and systems.

over 1000 customers may be

“We knew that there was a

cared for by some 500 people in

need for the care but we have

Bluebird Care uniforms.

been amazed by just how many

The Petersfield-based company

other people have shared our

was started in September 2004

vision and want to share in

by Lisa and Paul Tarsey, both of

Bluebird Care’s success,” says

whom had considerable

Lisa Tarsey. “The 16-branch

experience of working in a

network now runs from Bury, in

domiciliary care environment.

Lancashire, right down to

“There was a need for a high-

Bournemouth and we are seeing

quality, reliable service,” says

a huge demand for our services

Paul Tarsey. “As more and more

across the UK.”

people now choose to stay at

Contact: Bluebird Care, 35

home rather than be in hospital

Lavant Street, Petersfield, GU32

or residential care, we created a

3EL. Tel: 01730 260026. Email:

service which puts the customer

Franchises@BluebirdCare.co.uk.

first.”

Web:www.BluebirdCare.co.uk

In 2006 Bluebird Care launched its franchise operation, with

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Life

oggy’s Bar is introducing Foggy’s club nights on

Taxis in Petersfield have also

been affected by the closure of

Fridays and Saturdays from the

the Swan Street club as they

beginning of September.

have nowhere to line up at the

Featuring chart and dance

end of the night, but Suzanne

music including old-skool and

hopes she will be able to help

house, Foggy’s club nights will

with this problem.

have a late licence until 1am,

Friday evenings will see

and will provide a taxi service

commercial and chart music

from Petersfield firm 1-4-U Cars

from DJ Martin P, a former

from outside the bar.

resident at Ministry Of Sound,

“We are hoping to fill the hole

SW1, and Bump and Hustle in

that Vertigo’s has left behind in

Bournemouth, while Saturdays

Petersfield since its closure,”

will step up a gear with funky

says landlady of seven years

house and old-skool from Gav

Suzanne Latham. “We can

Porteus and Bongo Pete.

provide a late night venue in a

If you fancy yourself as a bit

safe environment where people

of a Pete Tong and would like to

can come to have a bit of fun

DJ at Foggy’s, please contact

and a dance with friends, and

Suzanne at Foggy’s Wine Bar, 1-

know that they can get home

4 New Way, St Peter’s Road, tel:

safely.”

01730 263411. Life

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News

Part of the Master Plan P

through to the public area.

Pauline Davey’s plan, having

been busy, with the hugely

Other alterations include

last year re-painted the outside

successful Buriton Beer Festival

check out their newly

repositioning the bar to give

of the pub and re-laid the patio

at the beginning of August.

refurbished bar and dining

more standing room,

area at the back of the pub.

Some 25% of the profits went

area, Cat Jarman writes.

restoration of the original

The next step will begin in mid-

towards funding the village

fireplace and new heavy oak

September when the six rooms

playground, with a further 15%

two rooms have been knocked

furniture, throughout the

above will close for

towards Christmas boxes for

through to give an open-plan

premises.

refurbishment, including the

soldiers in Iraq and

fitting of new bathrooms in

Afghanistan.

each room.

Contact: Master Robert,

op along to the Master Robert Inn at Buriton and

The partitions separating the

effect. You can now order your

The extensive project, which

drinks at the new bar in the

took five weeks to complete, is

restaurant to save walking

the third stage of proprietor

In the swim

Pauline and her staff have

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alliances with two major

Mark Smith, whose wife Lorna

overseas property providers –

joined him in April. Having

Headlands International, who are

invested in houses in Spain and

agents in more than 10 countries

Bulgaria, they decided to use

from Brazil to Turkey and are

their professional skills in the

sticklers for due diligence before

overseas property market –

they commit to any

Mark’s experience lies in running

development; and Harlequin

outsourced projects in places

Property, international

like Malaysia and China, while

developers.

was launched last year by

O

Hairdressers, At Home, Bonica,

parents had a great time at

Cute, Trevor Towner, Arnolds

Meon Valley Travel’s Family Fun

Opticians, Petersfield Golf Club,

Day at Petersfield Open Air

Folly Wine Bar, and the Five

Swimming in July. The Disney-

Bells, Buriton.

themed event was in aid of the

Meon Valley Travel have some

Kings Arms Youth Project, a

special Disney Holidays offers,

local charity.

in conjunction with co-sponsors

Prizes were donated by local

Leger and Virgin Holidays.

Life

Top Marks opMarks Overseas Property

ver 200 children and

01730 267275.

Lorna has worked in

The Smiths have formed

TopMarks’ customer base is

pharmaceutical sales for 17

growing through seminars,

years.

business networking, and

Based in Clanfield, TopMarks aims to offer reliable advice,

targeted local exhibitions.

TopMarks Overseas Property,

tailor-made to the customer. “We

02392 597001. Web:

are looking to serve customers

www.topmarksoverseasproperty.

who want to buy property

com

abroad for either investment or

See, Property on page 36

companies: Waitrose, M&S,

Phone Meon Valley Travel on

Picketts and Pursers, Keats

01730 711010, of visit them at 24

Estate Agents, Lisa Edwards

The Square, Petersfield. Life

Poetry pleases

enthusiastic. They heard 14

Square Brewery’s Peter Dew. So

talented poets performing a

the poetry performance branch

full house at Django’s was

A

varied collection of witty, clever

of PWW, now called Write-

either go to charity or to

enthralled by a poetry

and often moving poetry.

Angle, will meet upstairs at The

inviting guest poets to read.

performance staged by the

Jonathan Berry, of The

lifestyle purposes, or a

Life

combination,” Mark says.

Square Brewery every second

will be on the 3rd Thursday).

The entrance fee of £3 will

Contact: Leah Cohen, PWW.

Petersfield Writers Workshop

George, heard of the successful

Thursday, starting on 13

Tel. 0783 431 6040. Email:

(PWW) in July.

Django’s evening; he introduced

September – with a bar

lea@meltpot.demon.co.uk

PWW’s Leah Cohen to The

provided. (In November only it

Life

The packed audience was

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Letters: Pedestrianisation that the story coming back from many areas confirms that these pedestrian precincts destroy the variety of shops and lead in the end to the decline of areas. Why is it people putting forward these ideas never come up with accurate statistics from a wide range of similar places to prove what they contend?

I am not against safer shopping, and I am not against people walking safely, but the changes so far in Petersfield have increased the dangers; and,

Threat to safety and trade

shops. There were still the

if the Local Authority is so

original shops. The enhancement

concerned about the safety of

many years and during that time

scheme of the late 1980s took

pedestrians, then why do they

have worked in Horndean. I saw

what could have been a viable

not do something about the

aving read the responses to

H

much of what happened in

possibility to improve traffic flow

increasing dangers in the main

Gill and Trevor Towner’s

Portsmouth when the original

without damaging the shops and

car park?

letter, I also would warn against

Guildhall Square was replaced by

instead imposed the changes we

pedestrianisation. From what I

the present pedestrian area

now see.

have seen of these projects they

surrounded by Council Offices. I

are seldom backed up with solid

also quite frequently go to

enhancement scheme would give

number of areas, because of the

evidence that they will improve

Chichester. The Guildhall Square

an area where there would be

people whose insurances I

trade.

was once a focal point for vehicle

entertainment at weekends, a

arranged in days before they

traffic and pedestrians. My

small market and various other

were subject to

towns survive as places where

window looked on it for 11 years.

attractions which would bring

pedestrianisation.

there is trade. If that were not

It was turned from a vibrant busy

people in to the centre. It never

M J Powell

true, why is it that villages die

area to a desert by the

happened, it never could.

Sayer Powell & Company

when their few shops go and

pedestrianisation.

Whether people like it or not,

small towns see a general

shops is reduced?

I have lived in Petersfield for

Consider Horndean Square.

We were told that the

Because my business is all over the country, and I have dealt with

reduction in trade in total or in

Twenty years ago the relatively

hundreds of shopkeepers in

specific areas as the variety of

new precinct had a variety of

dozens of locations, I can say

Narrow-minded stupidity

H

knowledge of quite a large

Limited, The Square, Havant Road, Horndean Life

to. From the War Memorial to

Swan Street, or go round

why are huge delivery lorries

the Donkey Cart, traffic is at a

Station Road and Charles

allowed to park within yards of

standstill several times every

Street?

the Station Road-Charles Street

hour. The best thing the

Bear in mind that: a) to get

junction with impunity? From

ow refreshing to read in

authorities could do with the

into Charles Street from Station

the start, that should never

Life in Petersfield, issue 5,

High street is to return it to its

Road is always clogged up by

have been allowed. Add in all

the support for Trevor and Gill

former width, or at least the 18

both traffic at the railway

the inconsiderate drivers who

Towner. I go along with the

inches extra each side

crossing as well as outside

park on the yellow lines and

sentiments of T L Norgate and

suggested by Mr Norgate.

Tesco Express; and b) to get to

that is another continuous

Frenchman’s Road you also have

bottleneck.

Mrs Tinsley.

Ever since the High Street was

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As an Insurance Broker people will understand that I have

As for pedestrianising the High Street, has this really been

the cross to deal with.

Can we please send all

narrowed, I have been

thought through? I realise there

commenting on the stupidity of

are several ways to get to any

in early July I saw a huge

and central government on a

it. All it has done is to create a

one location but take just one

delivery lorry trying to

six-month course in common

traffic jam on and off ALL day

simple example. Imagine coming

negotiate into the main car park

sense? These days it is sadly

long. Even at 7am I have seen

from the south to get to the

from Chapel Street entrance.

lacking throughout all tiers of

traffic stopped because of the

hospital. Would one then be

Because of the obstructions

administration.

obstructions to free passage.

obliged to weave among the

recently put in for the cycle lane

Yours sincerely

To later introduce a 20mph

many obstructions in Hylton

it took several manoeuvres to

J R Smith

limit was simply a waste of

Road, or risk St Peter’s Road

achieve, at the same time

Woodbury Avenue, Petersfield

money since it is impossible to

and its very narrow entrance to

holding up many vehicles.

do that speed even if you wish

the Square and then through

To add to Mr Norgate’s points,

With regard to Tesco Express,

members of local authorities

Life

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Business

Teleleads Ltd.

Service with a smile Three years ago Denise Effenberg decided to leave her job selling software and set up a business to business telemarketing and lead-generation company. Under the name Teleleads Limited, she worked from home until she had won enough business to employ her first member of staff (Tara, who is still with her).

Denise Effenberg: passionate about the business and her daughter

across market sectors and we consistently deliver results,

The Teleleads team (l to r): Olie Azad, Tara Wingrave-Newell, Victoria Granger, Karen Moore, Justin Tucker, Sam Whaley

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he next step was for the

Teleleads customers are UK-

Wharf, Portsmouth.

Managing Director Denise

offering a seamless, integrated

praises her staff and feels that

service. Most of our business is

telemarketing requires a

about generating meetings and

certain expertise and

leads for our clients but also

telemarketers are certainly a

customer relationship

skilful, rare breed.

“My focus is to ensure

based and work is delivered to

marketing, lead follow-up, up-

offices, and Denise took over

a wide portfolio of clients –

selling, data cleansing and

specific project objectives are

premises at the Brickyards,

including manufacturing,

conference/seminar bookings.”

met to maximise conversion

Steep Marsh. Recently she has

software, consultancy, fire

acquired 1200 sq ft of space at

protection services, training,

consultancy, helping other

strong sales impact, if you need

the Petersfield Business Park in

recruitment, design,

companies manage and train

fast results, if you need

line with the growth of the

advertising, technology,

their existing internal telesales

assistance pitching on a

business.

medical equipment and clinical

resource. She has a warm-

complex brief or support

waste. The company enjoys

hearted, community spirited

pitching at the most senior

her hands doubly full because

both a national and local

approach to her life and her

level then you need to consider

she has a daughter Grace, who

presence.

business, and does not see

Teleleads,” she adds with a

these clients as potential rivals.

winning smile.

company to move into

Now 38-year-old Denise has

is aged two. “I’m passionate

“We have an edge delivering

Denise also delivers

rates. If you need to make a

A local woman – her parents

about my business and about

technical briefs and we pitch

Grace,” Denise said.

professionally at director/group

live in Liss – she is also proud

Contact: Teleleads Limited,

director level. My team hold

that almost all her staff of six

Unit 7, Ridgeway Office Park,

are a small company and we

the right attitude and aptitude

come from this area. Karen

Bedford Road, Petersfield

manage the growth of the

to deliver impressive results on

Moore, who works closely with

01730 267411. Web:

business carefully – clearly

even the most complex briefs.

Denise on business

www.teleleads.co.uk

“Things are going well, but we

acquiring these offices is a big commitment.”

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“We work closely with our clients and have proven success

development, has to travel the farthest – by train from Gun

Nick Keith Life

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Business

ADP

Feel completely secure Petersfield-based ADP provides top quality security services to organisations and property. Their customers, who are mainly in the south, bear witness to the high level of care and attention offered by ADP Security Systems since it started in October 1996.

F

ounder directors David

alarm response, and from

sport). The company believes

Preston and Alan Day

control of personnel and

that business is not just about

vehicles to integrated systems.

winning and profit-making, but

believe that their success is

about giving financial support

The company is proud of

“down to listening to our customers and doing things

strong customer relations, an

to local people and being part

they way they want them, as

excellent record of staff

of the community in which they

well as exceeding

retention, and an admirable list

live and work.

expectations”.

of awards – such as Security

ADP’s watchword is: “The best

Industry Authority “Approved

service from our security

in Bedford Road, has a strong

Contractor” status, Investors in

officers, for the benefit of our

community ethic: among their

People, BS EN ISO 9001:2000,

customers.” So you can feel

and Hampshire Trading

secure in the safe hands of ADP

Standards, to name but four.

and their staff.

The company, which is based

local customers are Churchers

Alan Day and David Preston

College and EHDC (one of their

Southampton (since December

original contracts). ADP works

2006), Winchester City Council,

at over 80 sites, focusing on

Europa Facilities in Port Solent,

events through their

Contact: ADP Security

major towns in Hampshire,

and Bovis Homes.

sponsorship and attendance.

Systems, 2a Bedford Road,

The range of services runs

ADP also likes to support local

They are involved in

Petersfield. 01730 261510.

company has a constantly

from static manned guarding to

sponsorship of Petersfield Beer

email: adp@adpsecurity.com

growing portfolio of customers,

mobile patrols, from CCTV

Festival, Liphook’s youth

Nick Keith

such as the Maritime and

installation to remote

football team, and Steep

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monitoring, from keyholding to

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New Business

Sportslocker

Great sports Peter Jones has brought his unique brand of sports shop to Petersfield having opened in Chapel Street in August.

S

portslocker offers a large

staff are passionate about sport

range of traditional and

and will offer you the best

specialist sporting goods –both

professional advice and service,

equipment and sportswear:

ensuring you make the right

badminton, cricket, darts,

purchase for your individual

fitness, football, hockey,

needs.”

lacrosse, rugby, running, skiing, squash, swimwear, and tennis.

“When we set up in

Innovation is also part of Sportslocker’s game, and the team are constantly searching for

Haslemere in 2006, it was

the latest equipment to help

always planned to expand the

satisfy their customers and

Sportslocker brand into other

improve their performance and

towns,” said Peter Jones.

enjoyment.

“Petersfield was an obvious

Peter Jones started with the

choice for the location of our

Hargreaves chain of sports shops

second branch because of the

30 years ago at the age of 16 and,

range of sporting activity in

during his time there, he saw the

the area.”

group grow to 70 outlets with a

Peter Jones: supporting sporting Petersfield

Sportslocker is committed to

turnover of £55 million. Then he

are “much more like it was when I

If you buy the wrong equipment

offer “the latest products from

was headhunted to run the retail

started and you get real sports

you can damage yourself.”

the world’s leading brands” to

division of the Pentland Group, an

gear sold to sporty people. The

help customers whether they take

international branding business,

equipment has also become much

sport very seriously or play for

where he worked for five years.

more technical in the last seven

Street, Petersfield, GU32 3DP

years, and needs to fit the user,

Tel: 01730 265564. Web: www.sportslockershop.co.uk

enjoyment. “With over 30 years

Now sports clothes have

experience we are committed to

become less of a fashion

whether it is a hockey stick, a

sport. Our fully trained, dedicated

accessory, Peter Jones says, and

tennis racquet or running shoes.

Liss Wools

Knitting patterns Hilary Rowles has found herself in the wool trade almost by chance.

H

ilary Rowles was driving

so she has promoted the shop

past Liss Wools and saw a

in some of the major

‘for sale’ sign. She looked in,

magazines, such as Simply

and decided to buy the shop

Knitting. “My hope is that Liss

from Caroline Wyborn, who had

Wools will become a destination

run it for more than 20 years.

shop for people from far and

“I took over at the end of April

wide.”

and we now specialise in wool

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Babyfit

Fitness for mums and their babies Babyfit is a new type of fitness class offering postnatal exercises for mothers and babies in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Petersfield, from September.

R

achael Elliott-Hughes, a

exercise, whilst spending time

personal trainer who

with their babies.”

runs Babyfit, had the idea

Open 9.30 to 5 pm on

Contact Sportslocker, 4a Chapel

Rachael will start weekly

after the birth of her first

Babyfit sessions in

child.

Petersfield, on 14 September,

and new school uniforms,”

Mondays to Saturdays (but

Hilary said. “I have made quite

closed on Wednesday), Hilary

a lot of changes inside and the

has already established her

nothing available to help me

already runs classes in

shop has a big range.”

shop as a firm favourite with

get fit after the birth of my

Liphook’s Millennium Centre

the local knitting network.

son (who is now 10),” she said.

(Tuesdays, 9.30 to 11.00am).

Knitting is still popular, says Hilary, who describes herself as

”I realised that there was

from 9.30 to 11.00am. She

“The routines are simple,

“a big knitter”. She aims to

Contact, Liss Wools, 2

progressive and enjoyable

Contact Rachael on 01428

attract the trendy knitters to

Station Road, Liss, 01730

and allow mothers the time to

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Shopping: Lavant Street

Focus on...

Lavant Street Dorothy Blundell conducts a tour of retailers in Lavant Street, starting with a brief history

Keys to security: Ken Scott, shop manager at A1

selection of CK Tools, plus tool belts, toolboxes and protective

Lavant Street in war time – the site of the Sue Ryder shop today

clothing.

History

past include: Morton’s Shoe

a bookshop. There even used to

Contact: A1 Security Centre,

O

nce the bustling principal

Shop, Allsworth Ironmongers,

be a car showroom half way

01730 266600.

shopping area for

and A T Emm Toyshop (where

along the street – Fred Tews,

Petersfield, Lavant Street was

A1 Security Centre is now).

who had another garage

The Bran Tub

further up the street.

One of the best-known

Chris Jacobs, retired

classed as the main street

businesses in the town, the

because of its popular

auctioneer for Jacobs and

thoroughfare to and from the

Hunt, remembers the toyshop

A1 Security Centre

Bran Tub has served

railway station. That was from

well as he used to buy his Dinky

Ken Scott, the shop manager,

vegetarians for almost 30

around the turn of the 19th

toys there when he was a boy.

has worked in security all his

years. The health food shop has

century when the train was the

“He must also have been a

life and is happy to advise

expanded to cover every

pre-dominant means of

photographer, as I have picture

customers on all aspects of a

possible need for veggies.

transport.

postcards with his name on.”

locksmith’s world. You can buy

There are ready meals, an

padlocks of all sizes and

organic frozen veg range, ice

Chris Jacobs adds that, at the

Looking towards the station, the right hand side of the

top of the street, was the

purposes, from a suitcase lock

cream, plus sections covering

street was filled with imposing

Railway Hotel with a large

at £3.29 to a seriously heavy-

baby food and bio-degradable

Victorian terrace houses – all

garden and garage area – the

duty padlock for £181.70.

nappies, sports nutrition and

with bow-front windows, front

plot has had flats built on by

There are door locks of every

gardens and trees. Evidence of

McCarthy and Stone. He also

type, safe boxes, cash boxes as

small pet food section for

these buildings still exists if you

said that, where the Sue Ryder

well as fire extinguishers and

veggie pets, plus eco-friendly

look carefully above some of

shop now is, was once

blankets, smoke alarms and

household cleaning products

the shop fronts.

Llewellyn Bradley jewellers; and

security lights. A recent

and toiletries – including

close by was Austin’s Library –

addition to the stock is a

mineral-based cosmetic Inika –

Some of the names from the

Seafare: Claire with two staff at work

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supplements. There is even a

Cake Frills: Alex Wyman and Pat Perry

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Alll Aboutt Flooring Your complete carpet and flooring specialists Carpets Vinyls Karndean Caralium Seagrass Wood Laminates Blinds

The Tile Store: Dave Harden and Simon Geddes

and a gifts range.

Also stocked are fresh local

Morgan Owen & Coates: Graham Coates with a small selection of frames

Cake Frills Business partners Alex Wyman

herbs and garlic from France

and Pat Perry have worked

(when available). Customers

together for nearly 26 years,

with special dietary needs, such

nine of them at Lavant Street

as intolerance of gluten, dairy

where they sell everything

and wheat, can ask staff for

needed to decorate a special

advice or use a touch-screen

occasion cake. Cake tins and

computer to research products.

stands are available for hire

Contact: The Bran Tub,

and there is a wealth of designs

01730 267043.

for all occasions.

“No cake is too great a

Arthur Bonnet

challenge,” said Alex. “Pat has

Jacksons of Petersfield Ltd in

even made an orangutan!”

the form of Andy and Jill

Thanks to a special printer and

Jackson, took over the business

edible inks, Alex can transpose

last December. The couple have

any photograph onto very thin

40-50 years’ experience of

icing for ‘edible art’ decoration.

selling kitchens between them.

The shop has also been known

The showroom gleams with

where we get our flooring ideas

where you get yours

Free measuring, estimating and sample service

13 Lavant Street, Petersfield

01730 710111 www.allaboutflooring.co.uk

to do last-minute emergency

French-made kitchen furniture

rescue jobs on cakes not made

plus accessories sourced from

by them.

various places to offer as wide

Contact: Cake Frills,

a choice as possible to suit

01730 233123.

different styles and tastes, including Table Love items –

Cartridge World

lacquered bamboo-ware from

Save pounds on buying printers

Vietnam. They can design and

and ink cartridges and save on

fit an entire kitchen, or simply

adding to limited landfill - two

replace worktops or a broken

good reasons to shop at

appliance.

Cartridge World. Manager

Jill Jackson said: “We have

Warwick Parker says their

trusted fitters who do quality

remanufacture of printers can

work. From our computer-aided

cut the cost of purchase by

designs customers can get a

almost 50%.

good idea of how their kitchen

They have refilled 41,000 ink cartridges since opening five

means everything to us. It’s

years ago and offer customers

that which makes us enjoy

a full satisfaction guarantee.

doing what we do.”

Turnaround is mostly within

Contact: Arthur Bonnet,

an an hour, though some Life

01730 710001.

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Shopping: Lavant Street !

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Rowans Delicatessen

Craft Box

Joyce Turner (centre) with J&M staff Sarah and Marie

cartridges requiring specialist

radius and existing customers

traditional and at prices to suit

Durleigh Marsh, established in

parts can take longer.

can take advantage of their pet

all pockets.

1994.

Contact: Cartridge World,

holiday boarding service.

01730 710101.

Contact: Farringdon Pets,

policeman Phil Hayter, the shop

01730 263297.

stocks items from Tudor Mint,

Owned by former Petersfield

Contact, 01730 233030.

See Business News, page 22.

Celtic Lands, Steiff bears,

Morgan-Owen & Coates

From dress fabrics to window

Help the Aged

Swarovski crystals and Rennie

Irena Morgan-Owen and

furnishings, quilting fabrics to

This is one of the few long-

Macintosh. Browse the shelves

Graham Coates pride

haberdashery, cushion pads to

established fashion charity

and your imagination will be

themselves on offering a

wadding, The Fabric House,

shops. Manager Sue Pritchard-

fired - you will never be stuck

friendly and professional

formerly trading as Nomad

Smith said: “We raise funds by

for what to buy someone

optometry service to all their

Fabrics, has relocated to Lavant

individual donation and

special again.

patients, whatever their age.

Street.

activities. Our customers like

Contact: Imaginations, 01730

the rummage effect.”

267271.

The Fabric House

Owner Tracey Wright and her experienced staff are happy to

Their four main priorities are:

“We are a very family-friendly business,” said Graham. “For example we have dozens of

advise on any soft furnishings

combating poverty, reducing

or home sewing projects. They

isolation, defeating ageism, and

J&M Sports

from and a wide range of

also provide a free home

challenging poor standards. Gift

Nine years ago, with four young

magnifiers for those with

measuring service locally for

aid has helped the charity

children involved with sport,

poorer vision. We are very

curtains and custom-Venetian,

financially.

Joyce Turner and husband

happy to demonstrate the

children’s frames to choose

Martin spotted an opportunity

benefits of contact lens wear

Contact: The Fabric Shop,

of bric-a-brac, clothes, jewellery

to open a sports shop in Lavant

and like to take time to explain

01730 262262.

and furniture – if they can get it

Street. Full time staff Sarah and

all our findings.”

through the door, also electrical

Marie sell all manner of

vertical, roller or Roman blinds.

The shop welcomes donations

The business began in 1928 in

Farringdon Pet Care Centre

items and prams but these

sporting accessories including

Lavant Street, moving to its

Everything a pet owner could

items are always checked

cricket, rugby, hockey,

existing premises in 1968. Mrs

possibly want – and more – is

before being put on sale. There

swimwear, tennis squash and

Morgan-Owen took over in 1998

stocked by newly married Scott

is a two-week rotation of goods

badminton.

and Graham Coates, now a

Charnock and partner Lisa.

among 14 other Help the Aged

Both have extensive experience

shops in the area.

outside, but customers have

years ago.

in the pet food industry and

Contact: Help the Aged,

described us an ‘Aladdin’s cave’

Contact: Morgan-Owen &

since taking over the business

01730 260240.

stocking every sporting need

Coates, 01730 264258.

“We may seem small on the

partner, joined nearly four

and if it’s not hiding somewhere

last March have prided themselves on giving helpful,

Imaginations

here we can usually source it in

Morgan & Sons Butchers

friendly service. They sell

Step inside this treasure trove

a few days,” said Joyce.

There’s been a butchers shop at

rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters

of pretty, affordable gifts and

Conact: J&M Sports, 01730

this site for more than 100 years.

and cold water fish, together

collectables and you’ll be

263666.

Eric Morgan is proud of the

with a vast array of pet toys,

amazed at the variety – from

accessories and feedstuffs,

jewellery and trinket boxes to

Indulgence

Colin and David work in the

including their own mix of wild

candles and large die-cast

Owner Rachel Ballard opened

business – and the loyal customer

bird food. There is free delivery

vehicles. There is something for

Indulgence two years ago. She

base that extends to a 40-mile

on orders over £10 in a 30-mile

every taste, from New Age to

also runs the Beauty Studio in

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family tradition – both his sons,

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Shopping: Lavant Street !

Life the opening of the coffee shop

passport service, recommended

at the back of the ground floor

by local post offices in

meats, primarily from Scotland,”

this year.

Petersfield and Alton, and a

said Eric. “We cure and smoke

Contact, OneTree Books,

wide range of frames (made in

our own bacon, make our own

01730 261199.

Basingstoke)

meat pastries, such as beef

Petersfield Domestic

since 1975. When he goes away

Wellington and sausage rolls.

Appliances

from the shop to keep in touch

radius of the town.

“We supply the finest quality

Gary has been in the trade

sausages; we also make our own

This shop specialises in

with all the latest technical and

range and fully traceable back to

servicing and repairing vacuum

digital devices on the market,

the farm. We hang our meat for

cleaners, washing machines,

Petersfield Photographic is left

maturity, quality and flavour and

tumble driers and fridges. They

in the capable hands of Kate

our customers notice the

also fix small appliances.

“Our meat and poultry are free

Collyer and Louise Andrews.

The shop is run by Mark

difference.”

Contact: Morgan & Son,

Armstrong and Ray Evans, who

01730 262160.

buy and sell second-hand

Farringdon Pet Care Centre: Scott with a rabbit called Spot who is on holiday

Contact: Petersfield Photographic, 01730 233379.

appliances and consider

Petersfield Photographic

Planks

possible part exchanges.

Gary Boxall started his

Wooden flooring in all sorts of

photographic shop 17 years ago

finishes and at a range of

collection and delivery is

when the premises were in

prices is on offer in this family

business, and started One Tree

usually free. For any vacuum

Chapel Street. He moved to the

run business which opened 18

Books in November 1994. The

service, they charge £20 plus

corner of Lavant Street, at No 1,

months ago. Colin Kerton, the

name comes from a place in

parts – but no VAT. For home

in 2000.

owner of Planks, together with

New Zealand.

call-outs they charge a very

The digital age has meant

his son Neil have 14 years’ experience in flooring.

One Tree Books Owner Tim O’Kelly has enjoyed a working life in the book

Advice is free and local

competitive £45, plus parts.

customers come to one of the

Independent Bookshop of the

Contact: Petersfield Domestic

three kiosks (work stations) in

Year, One Tree Books goes from

Appliances, 01730 268354.

the shop, where help is at hand

and engineered flooring. All our

if they have problems.

wood is from sustainable

Shortlisted for the 2005

strength to strength, especially

The shop has a thriving

since its expansion upstairs and

“We sell real wood, laminates

sources and comes from

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countries all around the world

Judith Nettle says: “We are

in a wide varieties of colours

extremely grateful to everyone

and grain patterns.” Customers

who supports us, the customers

receive a complete service from

and the wonderful donations

free survey and quote to expert

they bring us and our team of

fitting and advice on care and

25 volunteers.”

repair of wooden floors.

The shop’s stock can range

Contact: Planks,

from a humble Tupperware dish

01730 261081.

to a valuable clock. The most valuable thing donated: a

Rowans Delicatessen

diamond and sapphire ring.

For lovers of food and wine, this

Most unusual thing: an urn

fine food emporium is the place

containing someone’s ashes

to visit. The delicatessen and

There are always toys, books, Percy the horse outside Tack and Togs

off-licence stocks locally

bedding, curtains as well as

sourced honey, chutneys, eggs,

bags, scarves and jewellery.

cheese, pastrami and ham.

There is also a new goods line

and dog walkers, with clothing

in musical instruments and

and accessories for the country.

Newly-opened is a small, five-

Discounts are available to

table café area serving

dolls houses.

breakfasts, freshly ground

Contact: Sue Ryder,

pony club and riding club

coffee, cake, light lunches and

01730 233353.

members, and Tack and Togs is open seven days a week.

afternoon and cream teas. Also

Contact, 01730 267800.

stocked are a wide range of

The Tile Store

delicious cheeses and savoury

Simon Geddes and Dave

biscuits, handmade meat pies

Harden run this Lavant Street

Wear2Dance

as well as some traditional

newcomer. Due to open in

Jayne Riley set up Wear2Dance

sweets and quality cigars.

September, the Tile Store

at The Pink Door, 7a Lavant

displays a huge range of floor,

Street, in May 2005. “In

hampers, including Hampshire-

wall and mosaic tiles in

response to requests from

produce hampers, and offers an

ceramic, porcelain and natural

customers, I now stock a range

outside catering service.

stone.

of beautiful and exciting prom

The shop regularly makes up

Contact: Rowans, 01730 262600.

The two business partners have years of experience in the

dresses,” she says.

“From supplying dancers with

tile industry and offer an

dancewear, it seemed a natural

Seafare

optional fitting service, or

step to start stocking dresses

This friendly fish and chip shop

advice, if needed, for DIY tilers.

for dances. I have carefully

has been around for 20 years.

They give free estimates and

selected a range for summer

The business is owned and run

free local delivery. Customers

balls and functions as well as

by John Fleming and his

can borrow sample handboards

dresses for school proms.”

daughter Claire. They offer

of tiles to get a better idea of

Jayne stresses that

delicious fish and chips and the

how tiles will look in situ.

Wear2dance is not moving

menu includes unusual extras

Contact: The Tile Store,

away from the primary function

such as calamari, breaded

01730 300260.

of supplying dancewear, gifts and cards.

mushrooms and onion rings.

Senior citizens get free chips

Tack and Togs

“So if you’re looking to buy

with any order of fish, chicken

You will find “everything for the

dancewear or that perfect

or pie before 12.30pm Tuesday

horse and rider” in the Swan

dress for a special occasion,”

to Friday (open 11.30am-2pm).

Street Car Park (between Fun

she says, “come and visit us at

The shop opens Monday to

for All and Petersfield Motor

The Pink Door, where you can

Thursday, 5pm to 10pm; Friday

Supplies). Barry Laker and his

expect quality service with a

and Saturday, 4.30pm to 10pm.

wife Wendy live in Rake and

smile – prom dresses and

Contact: Seafare,

own two horses, which are

dancewear for all!”

01730 265702.

ridden for fun and for cross-

Contact, 01730 710471.

country sponsored rides.

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Business News

Indulgence Studio

Safe tanning A Petersfield beauty salon has become one of the first in the country to install a “safe tanning” sun-bed.

Indulgence, of Lavant Street, says it is already proving “hot stuff” among appreciative customers.

Petersfield Framing Studio

Stand and deliver Andy Parks (picutred above) has just celebrated his first anniversary since establishing Petersfield Framing Studios. Having specialised as a framer for 21 years, Andy saw a niche in providing a “collect and deliver framing service” from his premises at Buriton Business Park.

I

name it, we can frame it!”

enhance people’s creative

Collection and delivery by

happiness, and you don’t bring

appointment only.

t’s a wonderful job,” Andy enthuses. “You are helping to

Open: 9-1, Monday to Friday.

bad news. It is also interesting Top tanning team. Indulgence salon management and staff are pictured with their new Sunquest-supplied KBL megaSunbeauty unit.

Owner Rachel Ballard is pictured right, next to manager Philippa Threlfall and other team members.

because you get to see artists

Contact: Petersfield Framing

working in their own studios

Studios, 4a Buriton Business

and to be part of their process.”

Park, GU32 3NJ. Tel: 01730

Over 300 mouldings are

he new top-of-the-range

T

also allows the salon to offer a

offered by Petersfield Framing,

German KBL

complete service with ‘total

whose commitment is: “You

megaSunbeauty unit has been

luxury,’ as well as generating

designed to offer maximum

other business along the way.

safety when tanning, with the

“One of the main aims of the

health and wellbeing of the

business is to install the most

client paramount.

up-to-date equipment and

Salon owner Rachel Ballard

technology to keep us at the

says: “Our clients absolutely

cutting edge of the latest

love everything about it. They

innovations in the industry

just can’t seem to get enough

sector. I am convinced that we

of what is safe, fully tailored

have the safest product

tanning at its best.”

available to meet the needs of

Rachel, who launched Indulgence two years ago and

our clients and ensure their peace of mind.”

also runs The Beauty Studio in nearby Durleigh Marsh

Contact: Indulgence,

(established in 1994), adds: “It’s

01730 233030.

all about putting client care first and, after undertaking extensive research, I am convinced that this bed gives the best client care possible. It

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nline entrepreneur

to promote themselves

Martin Shepherdly has

through short videos on their

expanded his business Web-

websites. Watch out for the

Epics to larger premises in

full story in a future issue.

Liss. But the move has not

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involved a massive upheaval

Contact: Martin Shepherdly,

as Web-Epics has moved

Web-Epics, Liss Business

upstairs in the Liss business

Centre, Station Road, Liss,

centre to unit 7. The firm

01730 891390 / 894500.

specialises in helping small

Web: www.web-epics.com

and medium sized businesses

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History

Bygone Buriton

Coloured picture of Buriton Church and pond in 1900

botanists, lived in the parish and

those whose families have lived

built up botanical knowledge a

in the area for generations and

century before Gilbert White.

those with a good knowledge of

The Heritage Bank project,

shared and explained things to

Association, has engaged the

others.

whole of the local community in A big windmill in Weston in 1889

Buriton’s innovative Heritage Bank project has been selected by the Hampshire Records Office as a showcase guide to exploring local history. Doug Jones explains

the local natural history have

coordinated by Buriton Village

In just a few years, the project

exploring the natural history of

has collected over 1,700 old

the parish as well as finding out

photographs (many dating back

more about local life in years

to the 19th century) – quite an

gone by.

achievement for such a small

In recent years, a series of

parish. Nine beautifully

‘open days’, exhibitions, local

illustrated books about the parish’s social, cultural and

T

heritage. Thousands of sheep used to graze on the downs;

yielded a significant amount of

natural history have been

some fascinating local history.

there were thriving hop-gardens

information about the parish.

published to help residents and

But, as with many other places,

and massive hop-kilns producing

These have also helped residents

visitors appreciate the local

there was a danger that, over

the raw materials for nearby

and visitors to find out more

heritage.

time, much of the knowledge

breweries; and scores of workers

about the local area and to

and many photographs of the

used to hew, blast and burn chalk

understand and respect it.

past could be lost.

in local pits and kilns to produce

he parish of Buriton has a

walks and evening meetings have

rich local heritage and

The Buriton Heritage Bank project, launched in 2001, set

lime for the building industry.

There are also local cultural

out to ensure that information

connections. The Bonham Carter

was collected together, shared

family and, before them, Edward

Youngsters in the parish have

Each year the Heritage Bank arranges a big ‘Open Day Exhibition’ attracting interest and

been able to draw on the

contributions from near and far –

knowledge of older residents,

the next is on Saturday 15

newcomers have learnt from

September.

Hundreds of people

more widely and recorded for

Gibbon, the famous historian,

visit the exhibitions,

all time.

have owned the local manor

some of them

house and farm. John Goodyer,

travelling long

one of Britain’s greatest

distances to visit their

The parish has a special agricultural and industrial

roots and to meet up with long-lost friends and relatives. The project usually gathers extra information from their reminiscences and from old photographs that they bring.

A special website (www.buriton.org.uk) has allowed those who live further afield to in the chalkpits - probably 1920s

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Limeworkers

take part – with

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Hop-pickers in Weston, mid 1940s

contributions regularly received

activities that were introduced

from Australia, New Zealand,

in the parish in the 1930s, and

Canada and the USA (and also

about other kinds of tree – local

from more unusual places like

family trees!

Chile and the West Indies).

One completely unforeseen

Anyone with any information

bonus of the initiative has been

about bygone Buriton is

the number of long-lost friends

encouraged to visit the Open

that have been re-united – and

Day Exhibition in Buriton

the number of new contacts

Village Hall on Saturday 15

and friendships that have

September (11am – 4pm); or

blossomed.

to contact Doug Jones, on

The project is always looking for more information. This year

01730 231326, or by email: doug.pam@btinternet.com

the focus is on trying to find

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Eating Out and Food

Home-grown

Zingy tastes

The Rising Sun at Milland was taken over six months ago

by Herefordshire-born brothers Ben and Sam Burston.

Cat Jarman reports

The Paradise Balti House has been serving customers for 12 years, and is owned and run by Mr S Ali.

Y

ou can now sample a

is made with onions and fresh

number of authentic

coriander, leaving a fresh

Bangladeshi fish dishes from

subtle after-taste, and the

the new menu, such as roop

second with green chillis and

chanda (flat fish marinated and

coriander (gives a spicy after-

slow cooked with herbs and

kick, superb if you like your

spices) or Pangasius fish (with

food hot).

herbs and ground spices,

Mr Ali has received positive

ginger, garlic, cumin and

feedback on his new menu. “I

fenugreek).

am delighted,” he says, “as we

After a delightfully zingy king

what I would cook for my

for ayre jalfrazi. Ayre is a soft

family, using the same

and fleshy white fish, native to

ingredients, the same methods,

Bangladesh, and works

and the same precision.”

wonderfully in a curry due to Positive outlook: Sam (left) and Ben Thurston

A

an eat-in pizza on a Sunday.

business (Sam is 33 and Ben

furbishing the restaurant to

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give it a more ‘contemporary’

to have received a very warm

feel. “At the end of the day we

welcome and have clear ideas

have to remember that the

about the future.

Rising Sun is not ‘our’ pub, it’s

lthough classed by many as ‘wee nippers’ in the

They are keen to bring with

everyone’s pub,” adds Ben.

them some of their underlying

As a starter, I have fresh

values, one of these being the quality of home-grown food. In Herefordshire, Ben and Sam’s father is a market gardener, and being brought up in this lifestyle has helped to shape their outlook on the benefits of fresh local produce.

In time, they plan to transform the field at the back of the premises in to a full kitchen garden to supply the pub with vegetables and herbs.

“We already make everything ourselves,” says Ben, “and I can’t wait until we are able to show our customers exactly where their dinner came from!”

In addition to the seasonal

langoustines and crevettes with lime mayonnaise. They are delicious, served in their shells and juicy with fresh washed salad, a wedge of lemon and a hunk of fresh granary bread.

The battered monkfish tails with chips and salad for my main course is meaty and the batter light and fluffy.

We eat in the bar area among a healthy hubbub of pub banter.

Both Ben and Sam chat easily with their locals. They have a very positive outlook on their future in Milland and I wouldn’t mind betting that they will be around for a long while yet.

And good luck to them.

pub menu available at lunches and evenings, you can ring up

The Rising Sun, Milland,

and order a fresh pizza to take

01428 741347.

away during the week. Or swap your traditional roast dinner for

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You can sample Mr Ali’s new

its meaty texture which

menu at a special 20%

absorbs the full flavour of the

discount introductory price

sauce.

every lunchtime and

We also sample gowchi

Other plans include re-

are serving an exact replica of

prawn butterfly starter, I opt

Wednesday and Sunday

chicken, fried before going in

evenings.

to the curry. Both main courses

The Paradise Balti House,

are delicious. To accompany

23 Lavant Street, tel 01730

these, we order the onion

262748.

kulcha and chilli nan. The first

Cat Jarman

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Local Choice In the last 10 years 65% of dairy farms in the South East have closed because they could no longer justify the cost of production. Peter Caines has found support at Tesco.

R

ecognising a need to

consumers support the brand.

support the dairy farms

The milk is pasteurised in

which survive, Tesco launched

Portsmouth and sold in the

the ‘Local Choice’ initiative in

Petersfield branch of Tesco,

May this year. This offers a

and others in the region.

premium to selected regional

Peter comments: “If people

suppliers whose milk will be

like seeing cows in the fields of

branded with the ‘Local Choice’

the South East, this is a way to

label and sold only to Tesco

support dairy farms. It means

stores within the region.

lower food miles and keeps

Petersfield farmer Peter

agriculture diverse in the area,

Caines from Heath Farm, near

which has knock-on

the Taro Centre, was invited to

environmental benefits. The

join the scheme along with over

alternative is to see more land

150 producers nationwide.

ploughed up for oil seed rape

Some 20% of Peter’s milk is

and an increasingly

currently sold through Local

monoculture industry.”

Choice, but this could grow if

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A3 Tunnel Update September and October will happen after the young dormice have left the nest but before they hibernate.

Four types of reptile have been found in Boundless Valley: adders, grass snakes, common lizards and slow worms. They have been moved to National Trust land at Highcombe Edge and Hurthill Copse.

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Construction of the Hindhead tunnel gets under way

All creatures great and small

Tunnel timeline and key dates in 2008 7 January 2007 Start of Works January 2007 – March 2007 First phase of site clearance work complete.

Despite the wet and windy summer weather, preparatory work for the A3 tunnel is now “well under way”, it is reported by the constructors, Balfour Beatty.

April 2007 Traffic management introduced at both ends of

outh of Hindhead, the

S

(to the west of the A3)

the scheme.

construction of the

have been finished

April - July 2007

Canadian Memorial underpass

and drainage installed.

Establish the main site

has begun, after the switching of

This link was being

compound; construct part

the southbound traffic to the

used initially as a

of the Boundless to

northbound carriageway. Three

temporary diversion

Thursley link road;

memorial maple trees were

for the A3 from

construct an access to the

relocated and the plaque moved

August, paving the

site of the north entrance

to St Mary’s Church, Bramshott.

way for the

of the tunnel;

The plaque will be returned in

construction of the

utility companies divert

Hindhead Hill

Electricity, Telephone, Gas

underpass and the

and Water supplies and

time for Canada Day 2008.

A dormouse in a nest-box

At the memorial site for Balfour Beatty said.

Greensand Way underpass

To the north of the Devil’s

provide new supplies for

across the existing road.

Punchbowl, a new temporary

the tunnel.

been common in the 18th and

In addition, new water,

access road from the

June - October 2007

19th centuries. They would have

electricity, and telephone

constructors’ compound beside

Construct the Boundless

been fed with limestone or chalk

supplies have been laid.

the A3 to the north portal of the

Road cutting and

from local sources, such as Petersfield, and fuelled from

tunnel at Gibbet Hill will allow

has affected animal life just as

delivery of materials for the

the northern entrances to

coppiced wood. The lime

much as humans and motorists!

foundation of the main

the tunnel.

produced would be used mainly

Environmental activity has

embankment. It will serve as the

July - December 2007

as a soil conditioner to

focused on the relocation of

main access for the tunnel

Construct the Greensand

counteract acidity in the land.

wildlife. Dormice hibernate in

construction next year. And

Way and Hindhead Hill

At Hazel Grove, tests have

the base of trees, and so

switching the northbound traffic

underpasses.

been done on the soil-nailing

stumps, which were left in the

onto a short section of the

July 2007 - July 2008

system that will retain the steep-

ground over the winter, have

southbound carriageway

Construct the Canadian

sided cutting for the new A3 as

now been removed. New nest-

provides room to build a

Memorial Underpass at

it emerges from the tunnel. “So

boxes have been placed in

retaining wall for the Hindhead

Bramshott Chase.

far these trials have been very

suitable woodland habitats – 50

Hill underpass.

Early 2008

successful and provide a good

boxes in Boundless Valley and

Start tunnelling from the

50 more in Tyndalls Wood. The

north portal.

archaeologists have found two limekilns, which would have

deal of confidence in the proposed design,” a spokesman

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The earthworks for the Boundless to Thursley link road

The impact of this early work

next stage of tree-felling in

excavate ground to form

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Charity and Community

Support for parents Being a parent, wherever you live, whatever your circumstances, isn’t always easy. Add in pressures such as illness or financial worries, and without the support of family and friends, the stress can seem overwhelming.

H

ome-Start Butser is a local

she met Beth, a volunteer who

charity that supports

would change her life.

children and families under

Joanna says: “Beth has been

stress. Families are visited

a godsend, and I don’t know

regularly in their own homes by

where I’d be without her. She

trained volunteers, who have

helped me go shopping, took

had experience of parenting

the children to the park while I

and know how hard it can be.

had a nap, and was there for

Two years ago, the arrival of twins was a great joy for Joanna, husband Paul and their

me to talk to and share my worries with.”

Beth went with her to mother

son James. But within days the

and toddler groups where she

stress of three young children

made new friends. “Beth gave

started taking its toll on the

me back my life and the

family. They had recently

children got their mum back.”

moved into the area and Paul

Home-Start helpers can be a god-send for stressed mothers

Since 1998, Home-Start Butser has supported on

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Organiser, says: “Our approach

difficulties they face.”

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Joanna felt isolated and

Home-Start Butser needs to

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Building a sense of community The Liss Drop-in Youth Centre, “Crossover,” has proved a great success as a place where young people can go to enjoy themselves and have fun.

S

et up next to Liss railway

music or film – to offer

always in need of

station in May 2006,

something on almost every

extra volunteers.

Crossover was the brainchild of

evening.

While donations

a group of local people who

The young people are split

from the local

responded to a need identified

into year groups, ages 10-13 and

community help

by the Parish Council. The aim

14-17. A Young Women’s Only

to finance the

was to build a better sense of

Night happens on the first

running costs,

community and reduce anti-

Friday of the month between 7

more money is

social behaviour among

and 9pm.

always needed to

youngsters aged 11 to 18.

Excellent free facilities at

keep this

Rachel Wellstead (right) with young people outside Crossover

Crossover include various

valuable local

dream to reality with the

games and access to the

service open.

energy of Michael Oakley

internet free via one of the six

(Chairman of the Trustees and

computers. The café, which

relationships based on trust

young to think about what they

this year’s Villager of the Year),

offers reasonably priced snacks

and mutual respect have led to

might want to do with their

and the team of Trustees,

and drinks, is popular with the

an increase in self-respect in

lives; and apprenticeships are

volunteers and management.

younger age group.

the young, who are modifying

encouraged.

Crossover has gone from

The new Manager, Rachel

Rules are clear and everyone

Wellstead, was appointed this

is encouraged to adhere to

year and she has introduced

them. The young people are

longer opening hours and specials nights – such as for

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Since Crossover opened,

their behaviour and that of their peers.

careers board prompts the

For more information or a volunteer form, contact Rachel

Crossover is keen to give

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advice on drug rehabilitation

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volunteers, but Crossover is

and drink-related issues; a

phone, if necessary).

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A Day in the Life of...

A comedy actress Our very own Lucy Coates has been appearing at the Edinburgh Festival in a comedy review called Truant TV – her second year at the Fringe. Here’s how a typical day goes 9.30am: Get up, shower and

attached the venue. We discuss

avoid breakfast (along with the

the show in depth, pick it to

washing up). I am staying in a

pieces, and re-write the bits we

rented, slightly cramped flat in

don’t think are working.

New Town with the performers

Usually this is due to us getting

(Jamie Cohen, William Hartley,

weary of doing the same jokes

Edward E White), the director

over and over and it gets tired

(Emily Westwood), and my

for the audience.

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3pm: All have lunch together in

technician.

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10.30am: Hit the Royal Mile

as well as mini rehearsals and

with flyers and dazzling

re-casting.

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show. Usually I dress as a

As a performer, I get a pass

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show as quickly as possible as

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through us all.

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comedy, move onto the more

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serious drama, and then ease

where Harry Potter was written

back into comedy, music,

- for a cup of tea and some

circus, dance or musicals.

shortbread. A fantastic view of

7.30pm: Home for dinner with

the castle provides perfect

Emily (the boys mysteriously

inspiration for strange ways of

materialise when we start

grabbing tourists’ attention.

cooking).

11.50am: Back to ‘flyering’ –

9pm: Shower, change and then

now from inside a telephone

head out for the evening,

box, where the whole cast are

either to see another show or

crammed singing ‘School’s

two or to relax in one of the

Out For Summer’... not one of

many bars or pubs. We usually

my better ideas.

go to the Speigal Tent because

12.30pm: Off to Underbelly

it has a wide variety of world

where we are performing to

bands playing live music. The

get ready for show and do last

lovely thing about Edinburgh is

minute rehearsals. Change into

the social life – brimming with

dry costume (it usually rains up

dynamic and exciting people all

here) and then downstairs for a

of whom, famous or not, are

warm up. This includes very

happy to have a chat. All in all,

high-brow focus exercises such

I thoroughly recommend the

as ‘zip zap boing’ and ‘I’ve got

Edinburgh Festival to anyone,

a teapot big enough for two’.

young or old, and give it a five-

1.05pm: Perform the show –

star review.

dazzle, charm, and excite the audience...

2pm: Notes from the director over a drink in the pub

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Lucy Coates Life

L to r: William Hartley, Lucy Coates, Jamie Cohen, Edward E White

Comic cuts Life in Petersfield ventured to the Festival for 24 hours

W

e arrived by train at tea-

with eight rooms arranged on

time, and made

descending levels, where each

immediate contact with Lucy,

act pays the landlord several

who met us with a sheaf of

thousand pounds for the

promotional literature and

privilege of staging their show

some useful advice. You need

for the month. There’s more

insider information at the

money in being the impresario

Festival because it is hard for

than the performer.

the 500,000 visitors to choose

First, we thoroughly enjoyed a

from over 3,000 performers, at

one-hour play called Dogfight,

some 200 festival venues.

set in a mid-American township

After a couple of shows on

and capturing some of the ways

the first evening, we retired

relationships can go wrong in a

with a takeaway Thai dinner.

community (not in Petersfield,

Day Two turned out well, after

of course). It all ended literally

a false dawn – I had unwittingly

in a dogfight, with the players

set my mobile alarm to go off

on their hands and knees,

at 5am. First we found an

barking mad and at each

excellent breakfast at the Café

other’s throats.

Marina in Cockburn Street.

Then on to Truant TV, which

After breakfast, we walked the

was a triumph, with its rich

Royal Mile and enjoyed some of

range of talent – dance, music,

the free street performers.

serious theatre. Miss Coates

Best of all was the richly

was a delight. She and her

comic and highly athletic

three male colleagues provided

variety act of Sham the Bum,

an hour of fun and laughter, set

who entertained with a 12-foot

in a run-down comprehensive

unicycle, running gags, and

school being filmed for TV.

constant interaction with the

After lunch with Lucy (at Café

audience. After a fun-filled set-

Marina), we enjoyed one more

up, he mounted his unicycle

theatrical entertainment

with the help of four members

featuring Dilly Keane – once of

of the audience, before juggling

Fascinating Aida, the all-girl

with three fire-brands and

comedy song group – before

eating an apple at the same

catching the train south,

time. We gave generously.

smiling all the way.

Now it was time to descend into the bowels of the Underbelly, a cavernous venue,

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The play starts where Shakespeare’s play left off, and speculates on collapse and reconstruction – social, personal and political – among the Montagues and Capulets. It is strong, vital, challenging.

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Health

Jo’s journey to fitness health and happiness JO JAZZMIN reveals her powerful and uplifting story of weight loss and personal gain to Geraldine Keith

to me,” she says. “She used to take

pending time with Jo

S

Nan,” she says, “and she looked

me

Jazzmin is an uplifting

after me. But she was pretty

swimming

experience. She talks a lot and

odd and she didn’t cook at all.

at the Taro

smiles a lot; she has a pretty

The oven was full of cutlery and

Centre once

face and has a truly positive

plates – I lived off pot noodles,

a week in

attitude to life. She is gay and

chips and chocolate.”

her old rust

a single mother who is

At the age of 12 Jo weighed 15

bucket of a

immensely proud of her 16-

stone; over the next 12 years

car. It was a

year-old daughter, Jessica; she

her weight more than doubled;

small

enjoys her job as a carer for

and, at her ‘peak’ at the age of

Vauxhall

the elderly; she has lots of

26, she weighed 42 stone.

and it was

She spent two years in a

quite a job

friends; and she loves her life.

boarding school for ‘physically

getting me

holistic approach to life – health

handicapped and delicate

into it and

in mind and body, and it is this

children’, and didn’t see her

my legs

that we have met to talk about.

mother for long periods of

were so big

The remarkable thing about

time. “And when I did, she

she couldn’t

Jo is that just eight years ago

didn’t want to be seen with me.

change gear

her life was at breaking point.

My life was so painful that I just

very well.

She was acutely depressed and

ate to escape from it. I ate my

absolutely vast. As the result of

emotions. I had friends, and a

got to the

a traumatic and loveless

job and I existed, but mostly I

sleeping

childhood, and a long period of

just ate.”

policemen before the Taro,

She is a great believer in the

sexual abuse from the age of

There are stories of her ‘old

“When we

Jo enters hospital for a gastric bypas operation

That’s a really good friend!”

Despite these lighter

Alison would turn the music up

moments, Jo’s life and her

five, Jo says she simply shut off

life’ which she recounts with

really loud so we wouldn’t hear

health were spiralling

from her feelings – and ate.

great humour and warmth and

the bottom of the car scraping

downwards. Her cry for help

they are usually about her

on the road! And if the radio

was answered by her friend

estranged from her mother and

friends, and the strength she

wasn’t working we’d sing at the

Becca. “She simply said that

went to live with her

has always drawn from them.

top of our voices to drown the

she was really worried about

grandmother, “I was fond of my

“My friend Alison was so good

noise of metal on tarmac.

my weight, and that I had

When she was 10 she was

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friends who really loved me and

state and I still wanted to eat all

they didn’t want me to die. That

the time.

had such a powerful effect on

“It was quite a new operation

me because no one had ever

then, and I was the third person

said anything so nice before. It

in the county to have it. You

showed she really cared.”

just can’t eat the same way

Becca went with Jo to see her

without a proper stomach so I

GP, Dr Cairns, who referred her

was sick all the time. I lost 10

to a specialist, Dr Shaw

stone in six months but my life

Summers, and it was he who, in

was still miserable. I had been

1999, performed gastric by-

on Prozac for ages before the

pass surgery. Dr Summers told

operation – first 20mg a day,

her quite bluntly that she didn’t

then 40mg, then 80mg a day.”

have much choice. “He said that if I didn’t have the

Then about three years after

operation I would be dead in

her gastric by-pass Jo reached

five years, and for the last

her second turning point. “I

three years I would probably be

woke up one day and realised

bed-ridden.

that I had to do something. I

That was the first turning point. “ Having the operation

thought ‘what am I doing, abusing myself like this, destroying

was a really big moment in my life. Dr Summers was fantastic and the staff at Kind Edward VII at Midhurst were so wonderful.

“But it was pretty traumatic too: I had to sign disclaimers saying that I

“

everything when I have been given

I just ate to escape from it. I ate my emotions. I had friends, and a job and I existed, but mostly I just ate.

understood the risks involved – there was an

”

this second chance?’”

So she came off the Prozac in one go (“not to be recommended, I am rather an all or nothing person!” she says) and decided to

The new slimline Jo, photographed this August by Tina Bolton

face up to her life.

She has done it in

three operations since the by-

state I was in by just being a

a number of ways

pass, to remove excess skin,

little bit greedy,” says Jo. “They

– addressing her

and has the prospect of

have almost always suffered

painful childhood,

another one ahead of her.

some degree of trauma, and

coming to terms

Though extremely painful, she

that has to be addressed.

“My great friend Alison sent

80% risk she might die – and I

with the sexual abuse, and

regards these as part of the

wrote a letter to Jessica, just in

taking exercise.

process of getting back on

me a card after I had my

track.

operation and it said ‘every

case it didn’t work out. I wanted her to know that if I were to die

“Neil, at the Positive Lifestyle gym at Durleigh Marsh has

Seven years ago Jo began to

journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step’. My

it would be because the

been great to me. He used to

practise Nichiren Buddhism.

operation was my only choice;

help me at the Taro before I

Nichiren taught people to chant

journey started eight years ago

and that I had hope and I really

had my operation and he has

to bring out their buddha

when I made that step and it

wanted to turn my life around. I

always been so supportive and

nature “We chant to a

was the best thing I ever did.

wasn’t going to die because I

kept me motivated. And I do

gohonzon which is our life

had given up on life.”

Pilates with Lea Blumlein, who

scroll and I find it so

alive if I hadn’t had the

has been such a friend and has

therapeutic – I love it.” says Jo.

operation but I also know that I

What Jo didn’t realise then was that having the operation

gone the extra mile for me.”

Three years ago Jo completed

“I know that I wouldn’t be

had to accept my life with all

So, Jo is now a more normal

her NCFE Level 2 in counselling

the unhappiness and the

getting her life together. “A

healthy weight, after most of a

and starts her Level 3 course in

trauma before I could move on.

gastric by-pass alone is just a

lifetime of shameful obesity,

January. She plans to specialise

I don’t want to escape any

sticking plaster. It was essential

being stared at wherever she

in counselling people who have

more, I love my journey and the

for me, but when I had

went, walking sideways through

undergone gastric by-pass

way it’s all happening.”

recovered from the operation I

doors and being unable to sit in

surgery.

was still in the same emotional

a bath. She has undergone

was only the first step in

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“People don’t get into the

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Property

Foreign fields As you return from your holidays, either from the sunshine or from your damp British holiday spot, you may dream about owning a property abroad, for your own enjoyment or investment. Nick Keith seeks advice from a local overseas property firm

B

uying property abroad can

property can never provide a

be both a lifestyle choice

‘quick fix’ investment, the playing

and a sound investment. A

field in Spain is fairly flat, as long

recent survey has shown that

as you take expert advice. The

increasingly people buy property

benefits of the Spanish market

abroad for their pension fund –

are: good value and affordable

with 25% of people aged 50-60

homes, which can be let for a 7-

having no previous retirement

10% return if you buy sensibly,

fund and 40% no plans for a

plus steady capital growth;

pension

accessibility from southern

(www.yourpropertyclub.com).

England (with flights from

At JJ Properties Abroad, John

Southampton to Alicante);

Stimpson has seen the rises and

tolerable tax levels, with Spanish

falls in his area of the overseas

Capital Gains at 18%; and a

property market since 1983, when

relatively easy exit if you want to

he started the firm which he runs

sell. While Inheritance Tax is high

with his partner Janette Jarvis.

in Spain, property owners can

Having specialised only in Spain,

plan to mitigate it if they wish.

and as a result become an expert

In the northern Costa Blanca,

It is a good time to buy property in Spain’s northern Costa Blanca

development, with seven different

when we started the two

resorts, containing nine golf

businesses were very

in his area of operation, he is

the pace of development has

courses and a host of other

complementary to each other”,

convinced that Spain once again

slowed, which means that a high

facilities. A one-bedroom, family

says John, “We are full members

offers “many bargains and

percentage of new building is

suite starts at £60,000; two-

of The Federation of Overseas

investment opportunities” (the

simply infilling, so about 50% of

bedroom apartments are

Property Developers Agents and

market has been relatively slow

JJ Properties’ sales are now re-

available from £85,000.

Consultants (FOPDAC) and we

for a couple of years).

sales (previously owned

John was an Independent

pride ourselves on our pre- and

properties). Prices in this region

Financial Adviser, for over thirty

post-sale customer care. Although

Independent overseas property

start at about £80,000 for

years, originally with offices in

things can go wrong from time to

consultant, specialising mainly in

apartments, £125,000 for

Lavant Street, before moving to

time, we are always there to sort

the northern Costa Blanca and

bungalows and town houses, all

his current Chapel Street base. He

things out. Our clients are well

the Murcia/Mar Menor regions of

with a communal pool, and

and his partner Janette, who had

looked after.

Spain. They provide a personal

£180,000 for a villa with a private

other business interests at the

service through a network of

pool.

time, became involved in overseas

never sell anyone a property just

JJ Properties Abroad is a totally

agencies and developers, with the

A little further south, slightly

“Even more importantly, we

property in 1983 having actively

to achieve a sale,” adds John.

help of its local staff, an extensive

inland from Alicante, JJ

sought a Spanish partner to work

“We are very aware that we are

portfolio and in-depth local

Properties are also able to offer a

with.

often dealing with a client’ s life

knowledge. They also have an

select range of brand new 3- and

office in Moraira on the northern

4-bedroom finca-style properties

handshake with Dario Martinez,

help them choose the right

Costa Blanca.

– with private pool, on minimum

an experienced Spanish property

property in a good location. Our

“I believe that the northern part

The partnership was set up on a

savings so it imperative that we

10,000 sq m country plots in the

agent based in Costa Blanca. It

25 years’ experience is

of the Costa Blanca is one of the

beautiful Vinalopo region – for

worked without a hitch until Dario

invaluable.”

nicest parts of Spain, for a wide

between £175,000 and £275,000.

retired in 1996, after which John

variety of reasons,” John says.

Further south still, in the

and Janette have continued

“Due to the market slowdown

Murcia/Mar Menor region, there is

successfully.

over the last couple of years,

more new-build property

which has stabilised prices, there

available, especially around

required to be an Independent

john@jjproperties.co.uk

will never be a better time than

golfing and some beach

Financial Adviser are very similar

Web: www.jjproperties.co.uk

now to buy property there or in

developments. John is full of

to those needed when helping

02392 597001.

the Murcia/Mar Menor region.”

praise for the Polaris World Golf

clients invest large sums of

Resorts currently under

money in overseas property, so

John Stimpson warns that, while

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“The ethics and integrity

JJ Properties Abroad, 57 Chapel Street, Petersfield, 01730 301989. email:

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Local Artist Profile

Hanging with Hogarth

me!”

With each commissioned drawing, the client also receives (for no extra cost) headed notepaper with a scaled down version of the illustration on it.

“Richard deals with the notepaper as he is really good with computers,” explained Loraine. “He can give you the notepaper on a Word Processor file, so that you can print it out whenever you wish, or a set of notepaper printed out, which you can always photocopy should you run out.”

It is surprising how well Loraine’s highly detailed and intricate illustrations translate onto the headed notepaper. But Richard presents them in a professional and original format. Richard said, “We are a good team and have worked

Husband and wife team LORAINE and RICHARD HURD have been a part of a number of interesting projects since she became an artist. Lucy Coates reports

together on a number of projects. For example, I am a painter-decorator by trade and

oraine Hurd’s main passion

L

many beautiful and old houses

with its look. I knocked on the

a perfectionist to boot but I

is illustration and, in

in the Petersfield area drawing

door and enquired as to

never thought I would use a

particular, drawing beautiful

her already keen eye to

whether I might draw the lady’s

paintbrush to create a grass

houses. She has an outstanding

important and interesting

house. She was delighted so I

effect on a mural in

array of shining references

landmarks in architectural

took photographs and spent

Portsmouth!”

from previous clients, many of

history.

about three days illustrating it.

whom afford her the highest

Loraine is surprisingly modest

“Sometimes people think I am

Loraine added, “I include all the detail possible within each

accolade of hanging her

about her achievements and is

a door-to-door sales person

illustration – from bricks to

illustrations with the works of

anxious to emphasize that she

and don’t understand that I do

intricate wrought iron gates -

artists of high repute such as

enjoys drawing all houses, no

not knock on everyone’s doors

and everything is virtually to

Landseer, Stubbs or Hogarth.

matter what their style or

in the hope of work. Instead,

scale. It takes me roughly three

location. She explained, “I was

like the roaming artists, poets

days to complete and I like to

works of luminous art to hang

recently driving by a tiny

and musicians from the days of

add interest if it is required. For

in nightclubs, murals for inner

railway cottage and fell in love

yore, I simply go round the

example, I recently included a

She has also created huge

city Portsmouth

local and southern

drawing of one client’s bulldog

walls to

countryside looking

roaming around the front of his

discourage acts

for houses with

house.

of vandalism,

something a little

architectural

bit different about

and I hope that I will be able to

drawings, and

them.

continue to do it for many

“It sounds silly, but

works for various

“I really enjoy drawing houses

years to come.”

some houses just

carnivals.

call to me, asking

If you are interested in

inspired to pay

me to draw them. It

commissioning Loraine to

keen attention to

is a compliment if I

draw or paint your house

detail as a young

ask to draw or paint

(prices start at £120), please

girl. Her father, a

your house – mind

contact: Loraine Hurd,

trained quantity

you, it is even better

Freelance Illustrator, 01730

surveyor and

when people save

231512, 07805238507

architect, used to

me the trouble of

lorainehurd2007@btinternet.com

take her round

looking and ask

She was first

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Loraine looks for local houses which are “a bit different”

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Arts: Petersfield Youth Theatre

‘Something’s happening ...’

“Whistle Down the Wind”

“Summer Holiday”

PYT is run by a volunteer management team of nine, each of whom has a relevant skill to offer. Jane Rebeiro reports How did it all begin?

PYT was formed about 17 years ago by a group of dedicated parents following a highly successful musical production, which clearly identified the desire from young people in the area for musical theatre experiences.

The membership quickly grew from 35 to nearly 350 young people. The range of activities available also increased and now includes Spring Term Workshops, a Spring Season, Easter Project, Summer Term Activities, Summer School and Christmas Production, as well as their Autumn Season.

Who is the Artistic Director?

Artistic Director Nik Ashton was a founding member of PYT. After performing in the first three Youth Theatre productions he began directing.

“Gusy and Dolls”

Now a professional director, he

Bang! Crash! Clatter! took place

works for the National Theatre,

during the first week of the

Welsh National Opera and

school holidays and saw more

Opera North.

than 40 children aged 5-10 having great fun creating

What do we get up to?

pieces of drama and movement

This year’s Summer School,

and making music with rubbish.

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What’s the next big thing?

PYT is fast approaching its busiest time of year with the ever popular Autumn Season.

This year, it features two contrasting pieces:

Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story will give PYT’s older members the opportunity to perform one of musical theatre’s most moving and captivating pieces.

Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet is transported to the streets of New York for this highly charged story of rival street gangs and young love.

And, PYT has commissioned a new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows for the younger members to perform. Richard Taylor (known locally for his adaption of Whistle Down the Wind for PYT, as well as many pieces for the National Youth Music Theatre), has composed the score.

It has been scripted by Nik Ashton, who said: “It’s fantastic to be able to write our very own adaptation of this enchanting story. Writing it ourselves enables us to play to our members’ strengths and give as many young people as possible the opportunity to take part.”

The PYT Autumn Season runs from 20 to 29 September at the Petersfield Festival Hall.

Tickets are available from One Tree Books from 1 September, or by telephoning 01730 266730.

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266730. New members are accepted at the beginning of each academic term in January,

Director Nik Ashton takes rehearsals in August.

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although the precise fees are

then that will be the only cost

not yet known, the total cost

ever incurred.

of making an LPA and

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registering could be in the region of ÂŁ500.

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time Lasting Powers of

appointing attorneys to deal

Attorney (LPAs) will come

with your financial affairs, if

into effect.

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incapable in the future, or you

LPA allows for the

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appointment of both a Health

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& Welfare attorney and a

strongly recommend that you

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consider making an EPA while

which an EPA does not. The

you still can. Any EPA drawn

former would be a person

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welfare issues, the latter

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or Jessica Pye at our

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Sport

Scrum down for another new season

The Club has gone from strength to strength since its move to Penns Place in 1979 – with the development of the Youth and Ladies Sections – and is proud to provide rugby for an age range of 6 to 60.

The current playing strength is over 340 Colts, Youth & Mini members; plus 150 non-playing members. This is a truly representative cross-section of

T

Wilcock.

higher in their respective

Hartwig, who brings a fresh

optimistic about finishing

success.

80 men; 40 ladies and girl; and

Petersfield Rugby Club is looking forward to another successful and enjoyable season at all levels in this its 80th year. Gus Chesney reports he four senior XVs are

U15 & U18 sides will enjoy every

our community.

The club captain is Chris

To all friends, old and new,

leagues and merit tables. The

dynamism to the role. The 2nd

aged and youthful, we wish a

club will strive to surpass last

XV will benefit from Rich

most enjoyable season, and

season’s achievements, while

Alderman taking charge, and

look forward to seeing you

enjoying the family atmosphere

the 3rd XV will be galvanised

down at Penns Place. If you

that permeates Penns Place.

by the leadership of Woody

can’t play any more, come and

Harfield. The Vets’ XV will

enjoy the bonhomie at the

for the opening of the new

again be prompted by the

luncheons held before every 1st

clubhouse extension and for

sober consideration of Stuart

XV home league match.

the 1st XV retaining the

Barden.

Last season was memorable

Hampshire Bowl. This coming

The successful Mini & Youth

Contact: Gus Chesney,

season we have been very

sides are looking to improve on

Petersfield RFC. Park House,

lucky to appoint a new Chief

their excellent results of last

Park Road, Petersfield,

Coach in Barry Bridgman, who

season. The Ladies XV hope to

Hamsphire. GU32 3DL.

joins our recently appointed

benefit from their recruitment

tel: 01730 269 744

Director of Rugby, Trevor

drive and they and our Girls’

Life

Ski Sundae In 2006 Will Butler, from Froyle, set up Independent Luxury, a firm of luxury French skichalets with his long-term London girlfriend Bella Lloyd Owen.

Factfile 1927: Petersfield RFC formed.

The club quickly became a local focus for both sporting and social activity By 1934: The club was running two teams.

By 1938: Played on a field at Bell Hill.

Older members recall driving cattle from the pitch and removing certain offensive deposits before play could commence. Not surprisingly, that year it was minuted that “an additional bath was bought for 1/6d”.

1948: The club moved to Love Lane; running two teams. Post-match facilities were provided at the Volunteer Arms (later the Welcome Inn). Its changing rooms backed onto the coalyard and the manager was a Vice-President, so the club became very popular as one of the few places with constant hot water.

For many years, the club occupied a back room at the Red Lion but, as it grew, it was recognised a more permanent home was needed 1979: The club moved to Penns Place, which had been developed by the Town Council 1989: Opening of clubhouse.

2006: Opening of clubhouse extension.

and audio-visual systems in each bedroom. The spacious and luxurious Chalet Julien sleeps between 8 and 11 guests in 5 en-

W

Will.

the age of three with his parents.

Independent Luxury,”

entrepreneurs are positive about

A year ago he persuaded Bella

adds Bella, “is to offer

their future. Will, a former

(25) to join him on a weekend

affordable luxury to

away in Morzine, where his

families and guests who

parents had just bought a run-

prefer a little more

specific days to have your

could be better than waking up in

down chalet.

comfort on their holidays, plus

personal chef cook breakfast,

the morning to see breathtaking

the ultimate flexibility.”

lunch and dinner for you, or be

views, breathe in clean air and

provided with this bespoke

learn new things every day?”

ill Butler, who is 27, had his first skiing experience at

His parents were too busy with their local farm and bed and

suite bedrooms.

The ambitious young

“Our aim with

Will Butler and Bella Lloyd Owen

Now the business has taken off,

student at Bedales and Churchers College, adds: “What

breakfast business to redecorate

operating two luxury chalets in

service for the entire duration of

the chalet, so offered the project

Morzine, and providing hotel

your stay. You have your own

If you would like more

to Will and Bella. “Little did they

accommodation in four hotels –

personal driver – a real bonus –

information on Independent

suspect that we would come back

in Morzine, Chamonix and

and a local wine expert chooses

Luxury, visit

with drastic plans to overhaul it

Courcheval.

the wine.

www.independent-

and turn it in to a five bedroom, five bathroom super chalet!” says

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As a guest you can opt for privacy and self-catering, choose

Chalet Mathieu sleeps up to six guests, with en-suite bathrooms

luxury.co.uk.

Life

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Events Diary

Events Diary SEPTEMBER Monday 3 September Visit from Thatcham & District Philatelic Society Petersfield & District Philatelic Society Venue: Petersfield Community Centre More info: 01730 264518 Tuesday 4 - Saturday 29 September Open Archaeological Dig. See the digging in operation and an exhibition of the finds.

Venue: Liss Roman Villa Project Times: 10am-4pm More info: 01730 893454 Wednesday 5 September Petersfield Evening Floral Club: Harvest Fruits Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre, Moggs Mead Time: 8pm

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More info: 01730 892506 Thursday 6 September Petersfield Choral Society rehearsals start for new season Venue: St Laurence's Church Hall, Station Rd Time: 7.30pm More info: 01730 302492 Thursday 13 September (every 2nd Thursday of every month) Petersfield Writers Club: 'Write Angle' Open Poetry Reading Venue: Square Brewery Time: 7-10pm More info/Book: 07834 316040/01730 262168 Petersfield Gardeners' Club: Spice up your garden and gardener

by Paul Patton Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm More info: 01730 262545

20 - 29 September Petersfield Youth Theatre West Side Story & Wind in the Willows.

Tickets: One Tree Books Venue: Festival Hall More info: 01730 266730 Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 September Archaeological Dig Open Weekend Roman re-enactment group Legio Secvnda Avgvsta Venue: Liss Roman Villa Project More info/Book: 07834 316040 or 01730 262168 Saturday 22 September Southern Orchestral Society Concert: Emperor String Quartet Venue: St Peter's Church, Petersfield Time: 7.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 261199 Petersfield & District Beekeepers' Association: Annual

Honey Show Venue: Buriton Village Hall Time: 2pm More info: 01730 821920 Thursday 27 September Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society: Demonstration of Chinese Brush Painting

by Maggie Cross Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Book Tickets: 01730 267295

OCTOBER Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 October Winton Players: 'Don't Dress For Dinner', by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawden Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 7.30pm Book Tickets: 01730 268829 If you would like your event featured in this Petersfield Diary, please contact Lucy@lifemags.co.uk Life

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ISSUE 6 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2007

The Real Farm Shop Pick-Your-Own Autumn Raspberries, Blackberries, Plums, Sweetcorn and lots more!

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Moving home | Wills, probate & tax planning Divorce & family | Your business Litigation & accident claims | Employment law Walltree Court, St Peter’s Road, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3HT Tel: 01730 816711 Knockhundred Row, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9DQ Tel: 01730 816711 www.macdonaldoates.co.uk

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Directory

Contacts in Petersfield & District Emergency Services: Fire: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters: 023 8062 4000 Health: Petersfield Hospital: 01730 263221 The Grange Surgery: 01730 267722 The Swan Surgery: 01730 264546 Police: Hampshire Police general enquiry number: 0845 045 4545

Accredited B & Bs and Hotels in Petersfield: Border Cottage, 4 Heath Road £35-£60: 01730 263179 Downsview, 58 Heath Road £26£32: 01730 264171 Heath Farmhouse, Sussex Road £25-£30: 01730 264709 Langrish House Hotel, East Meon Road, Langrish GU32 1RN: 01730 263374 Pipers Bungalow, 1 Oaklands Road £28-£35: 01730 262131 Southdowns Country Hotel, Trotton GU31 5JN: 01730 821521 80, Rushes Road £25-£30: 01730 261638 The Holt, 60 Heath Road £25£30: 01730 262836 1 The Spain, Sheep Street £28£40: 01730 263261 Council Numbers: East Hampshire District Council: 01730 266551 Petersfield Town Council: 01730 264182 Helplines, Support Groups & Charities: Childline: 0800 1111 Citizens' Advice Bureau: 01730 264887 Community First East Hampshire: 01730 710017 Electricity Emergency: 0845 770 8090

Environment Agency: 08708 506506 Gas Emergency: 0800 111 999 Home-Start Butser: 01730 233 755 Natural England (was Countryside Agency): 02079325800 PC Pete: 01730 269569 Petersfield & District Lions Club: 01730 266362 Relate: 02392 827026 Samaritans: 08457 909090 South Downs Association of Disabled People & Shop-mobility Services: 01730 710474 Southern Water: 0845 278 0845 The Salvation Army (local branch): 01730 262820 Tourist Information Office: 01730 268829 Winton House Centre (centre for Hospital Cars & Age Concern): 01730 266046 Leisure: Local walks info: www.hants.gov.uk/walking; www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns Petersfield & District Philatelic Society: 01730 264518 Petersfield Library: 01730 263451 Petersfield Museum: 01730 262601 Petersfield Rugby Football Club: 01730 269744/ 01730265072 Petersfield Swimming Pool: 01730 265143 Petersfield Town Football Club: 01730 233416 Petersfield Town Juniors Football Club: 07703002676 Steep Lawn Tennis Club: 01730 264999 Taro Leisure Centre: 01730 263996 Walk to Health: 01730 262792

Travel Numbers: General: Public transport information line: 08706082608 www.traveline.org.uk Airports: Bournemouth Airport: 01202 364 000 Gatwick Airport: 08700 002 468 Heathrow Airport: 08700 000 123 London City Airport: 0207 646 0000 Luton Airport: 01582 405 100 Southampton Airport: 08700 400 009 Stansted Airport: 0870 000 0303 Buses: National Express: 08705 808080 Stagecoach Coastline: 01903 237661 Ferries: Brittany Ferries: 0870 536 0360 P & O Stena Line: 0870 600 0600 Hovertravel: 01983 811000 Wightlink: 0870 5820202 Red Funnel: 0870 4448898 Trains: Eurostar: 0870 518 6186 National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 South West Trains: 0845 600 0650

If you would like your contact details listed here, please email Lucy@lifemags.co.uk Life

COMPETITION RESULTS Winners - July/August, Issue 5 Mrs Sarah Harding from Elm Drive, Petersfield, is pictured right receiving £100 of vouchers from Sarah Pickett, at Picketts & Pursers‘ Ram’s Walk showroom. Picketts and Pursers were the generous sponsors of the competition in our June/July issue which attracted a record number of entries. Runner-up Josephine Skinner, from Victory Avenue, Horndean, won a £50 voucher.

See page 42 to win health and beauty vouchers in this issue’s competition which is sponsored by one of Petersfield’s hottest new businesses Élancé.

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REWARDS OF RECYCLING Recycling Advertising Feature by East Hampshire District Council

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Life Magazines

EHDC: Recycling Advertising Feature

Fantastic progress on recycling by East Hants residents

Plastic bottles only!

In East Hampshire, we can only take plastic bottles for recycling. Other ‘mixed’ plastics (i.e. anything that is not a bottle) cannot be placed in your black kerbside bin for recycling, nor can carrier bags.

Mixed plastics (like yoghurt pots, margarine tubs, fruit

Residents in East Hampshire have made fantastic progress with recycling since the introduction in 2002 of alternate weekly collections (AWC). In 2001/02 the recycling rate was only 17%, but following the introduction of AWC and the new kerbside glass service, the rate has climbed to an impressive 35.0% for 2006/07!

punnets, and meat trays) have no re-use market available in the UK right now. It would need to be shipped very long distances across the world to

P

rogress on recycling is a

be reprocessed, at further cost

great achievement that we

to the taxpayer and the

should all be proud of, but

environment.

there are still some things we

We cannot be sure that the

could do to improve the quality

items will be properly recycled,

of the recycling we collect.

because they are sent so far

Here we take a look at why we

away, and in addition we can’t

can’t collect certain items in

be sure that people’s working

your kerbside recycling bin.

conditions are OK. So, in Hampshire we choose not to

Contamination costs the

ship our waste around the

Earth…

world, instead we send it for

Did you know that the

energy recovery to Chineham

recycling efforts of lots of

(near Basingstoke). Plastics are

people could be wasted, by

made from oil so we get a high

just one person putting the

energy yield from burning them

wrong things in the recycling

– the energy recover facility

bin?

(ERF) generates enough power

Just one binful of

for up to 40,000 local homes.

‘contaminated’ recycling can

Recycling plastic bottles saves

mean that the whole truckload of otherwise good quality

CO2 emissions. Last year, Recycling materials are sent through a special sorting facility

recyclables has to be rejected.

This is because all the recycling in East Hampshire is sent through a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for sorting. Lots of specialist machinery is installed at the MRF, and contamination can damage the machinery and maybe even cause a fire hazard.

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residents in East Hampshire saved around 775 tonnes of

If a whole load of recycling is

associated emissions will be

rejected, it means it must be

increased, and the valuable

taken away to the energy

resources will be lost. That is

recovery facility (ERF), all at

part of the reason why there

extra cost to the taxpayer and

are some

the environment. Extra fuel

materials that we

will need to be used to

cannot accept in

transport the waste, the

the recycling bins.

CO2, just by recycling their plastic bottles. Recycling a single plastic bottle saves enough energy to light a 60W light bulb for six hours!

Your plastic bottles are recycled and made into products like fleece jackets, drainpipes, garden furniture and home composters.

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will save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes!

Yellow Pages

You can recycle all your glass from home

Unfortunately Yellow Pages canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be put into your recycling

Shredded Paper

creation of quality compost for

So, as well as the 32 glass

bin. However, they can be

Unfortunately when paper is

your garden.

banks all around the District,

placed in your home composter

you can now recycle your glass

a few pages at a time (scrunch

shredded, the fibres become too short to allow it to be

EHDC offers home

from your home. Your black

the pages up first to help

recycled. So it must be placed

composters at a special price

glass box is collected every 4

create air pockets).

in your refuse bin for energy

to residents. Phone 0845

weeks. More information on

recovery. However, shredded

077 0757 or go to

the kerbside service and

paper bank at any of the

paper makes a valuable

www.recyclenow.com/compost

recycling banks is available at

Household Waste Recycling

addition to your home

for more information.

www.easthants.gov.uk.

Centres (HWRCs). For details of

composter, creating air spaces and adding carbon. Adding

Glass can be recycled again Glass

They can also be taken to a

your nearest HWRC check

and again, and last year in the

www.easthants.gov.uk or phone

UK over 200,000 tonnes of CO2

01730 234295.

your shredded documents to

EHDC recently

your composter means extra

introduced a

was saved by recycling glass.

Yellow Pages can also be

security for you and extra

glass kerbside

Recycling a single glass bottle

placed in your refuse bin for

benefits to the environment, from both the reduction in

collection

energy recovery.

service.

transportation and the

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EHDC: Recycling Advertising Feature

Caring communities take action on litter Local communities around East Hampshire have shown how they really care about their environment and over this spring and summer. With help from the District Council, which has supplied litterpickers and hi-vis vests, they have been organising events to spruce up their surroundings.

barbeque together. They and

recently, 20 villagers in Bentley

Drum Housing are so pleased

who got together were so keen

with the results that they

they aim to do so on a monthly

intend to have a similar event

basis.

later in the year.

Residents in Chawton spent a

If this has inspired you to

T

hese activities have been

verges and sweeping the roads

productive two hours in June

organise a local event, please

linked to the Council’s

and pavements. They have

when they collected 10 bags of

get in touch with us on 01730

‘Clean and Green’ campaign

supported these local initiatives

litter from around the village.

234295 and we will be very

and you may have seen the

by speedily removing the

The team of between 25 to 30

pleased to help you with

new smart logos on the

material collected.

residents of all ages split into

training, support, equipment

vehicles and clothing being

A spring clean at Midhurst

sported by our contractors,

two teams to tackle specific

and the removal of any litter

Road in Liphook was very well

areas. They plan to

collected.

English Landscapes. They work

attended by an enthusiastic

repeat the

across the district every day –

group of neighbours who

exercise in the

not only clearing litter and fly

celebrated their achievements

autumn. More

tipping but cutting the grass

by having a

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