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ere is a new year, a new decade, and a new edition of Life in Petersfield. We ring in the New Year with details of our third Business and Community Awards on the centre pages. The awards take place this year on Friday 16 April.

We are excited at the thought of staging this highly popular event in

the Festival Hall. So be sure to nominate your choice in one or more of the 15 categories. You can nominate yourself, your business or organization.

The first issue of the magazine in 2010 is rich with tempting features.

So, why not ‘Try Something New’ for a hobby or activity, or take in the trends in interiors highlighted by local experts? Arts features news of the well-loved Petersfield Musical Festival in March and of all your favourite groups, including Petersfield Youth Theatre (who also star on the cover), Winton Players and Lion & Unicorn Players.

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Contents Awards

Life in Petersfield Business & Community Awards 2010

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Welcome

Happy New Decade

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News

Boost for Lavant Street; South Downs Park Authority; Rowans wins award

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Interiors

Insider ideas for 2010

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Promotion

Try Something New by Aimee Plant

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Events

Christmas Festivities photo gallery

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Food & Drink Langrish House; Number Twenty Six;

General Wine Co

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Profile

David Parkinson, Local council Leader

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Business News Anthony Edwards, Butterflies Lingerie,

Dusk till Dawn

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Travel

Your favourite destinations

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Promotion

Gifts for Valentine’s Day

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Health

Petersfield Pilates

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Gardening

Pippa Greenwood’s reader offer

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Community

Twinning Group; Rotary of Petersfield; U3A 28

Arts

2010 plans for: PYT, Petersfield Musical Festival, Winton Players, Lion & Unicorn Players, Write Angle Poetry

Sport

Goodwood Motor Festival, rugby, football 32

Adventure

Flight of fancy

What’s On

Diary of local events in January/February 34

Competition

Win a DVD; Winners from last issue

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Directory

Local contacts; Advertising list; Distribution points

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Interiors: 6

Events: 14

Food & Drink: 16

Travel: 22

Arts: 30

Adventure: 33

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Boost for Lavant Street

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avant Street in Petersfield is seen as a key area for improvement by Petersfield’s Town Design Statement (TDS), which is expected to become a publicly adopted planning guideline in early 2010.

The TDS has been prepared by the Town Character Group of Petersfield Tomorrow (P2M), a voluntary body, in collaboration with East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) and with the extensive participation of the local community.

Vincent Edberg, Chairman of P2M’s Town Character Group, said: “Lavant Street represents a challenging improvement project whereby this vital link between the station and the town centre can be significantly enhanced by visually upgrading buildings, shopfronts, signage and the streetscape.”

Tony Struthers, Vice Chairman of the Town Character Group,

added: “The TDS has been produced by the community for the benefit of the community.

As a result it has been subject to extensive public awareness, consultation and participation throughout – essential if it is to be adopted by the local authority and used as planning guidance.”

The TDS was presented in late November to the East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) Policy Panel. The next stage will be a formal six-week consultation in January and February before it can be formally adopted by EHDC. Patrick Burridge, EHDC Deputy Leader and Chairman of the Development Policy Panel, said: “A vast amount of research, survey work and consultation has been undertaken by the volunteers who pulled the Town Design Statement together. It is an excellent and comprehensive

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T Cllr Patrick Burridge and Vincent Edberg (right).

Photo by Will Parsons of EHDC piece of work and all the more impressive considering it encompasses the needs and ambitions of a mature market town.

“I would like to congratulate the members of the Town Character Group and Petersfield Tomorrow on an accomplished document that will carry genuine influence over Petersfield’s future development.”

Petersfield Tomorrow, www.petersfieldtomorrow.co.uk

Award for Rowan’s Deli

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owan’s Delicatessen, in Lavant Street, Petersfield, and Alton College’s Austen Building were joint winners of the Built

Environment category of the Conservation and Design Awards 2009.

The judges, who could not separate them, noted the overall care and attention to detail that had gone into the design and execution of Rowan’s infill development at 4 Lavant Street, which has made a positive contribution to that part of the Petersfield Conservation Area.

A delighted Peter Rowan, proprietor of the deli, said: “I worked in the construction industry and worked on a number of innovative projects such as the Thames Barrier and Terminal Four at Heathrow, but on a personal basis this is even better!”

Special awards were also made to All Saints Church, East Meon, for the Millennium Embroidery, and to Butser Ancient Farm, with its new replica building for education and research.

Dave Freeman, who led the build at Butser Ancient Farm, said: “This is the fourth roundhouse we have built at the site and we are learning more and more about how it might have been done and what materials might have been used originally.”

The judges included specialists from architecture, the natural environment and access for the disabled, together with the awards’ sponsors, Fuller Smith and Turner PLC.

South Downs steps ahead

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he latest step towards setting up a South Downs National Park Authority has been taken

by Enviroment Secretary Hilary Benn. Having confirmed the South Downs National Park boundary in November, he announced the size and makeup of the new National Park Authority in December.

The new authority will have 27 members: 14 from the local authorities; seven appointed by the Secretary of State to represent the ‘national interest’;

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and six from parish councils. The statutory instrument setting up the new authority will go before Parliament around the turn of the year.

Mr Benn will require the new authority to concentrate on community and stakeholder engagement. And, once selected

to serve on the authority, members will be expected to act in the best interests of the whole park.

The announcement has been welcomed by Robin Crane, Chair of the South Downs Campaign (SDC), a network of around 160 organizations who said it was esssential for the new authority to engage with the local communities “if the National Park Authority is going to be successful in protecting and enhancing the South Downs.” www. southdownscampaign.org.uk

om Heal, from Nyewood near Petersfield, and his fellow oarsman Will Smith suffered a delay in the Woodvale transatlantic rowing race, due to start from the Canary Islands on 16 December. They aim to become the youngest pair to row the Atlantic when they reach Antigua in February.

As competitors were warming up at La Gomera in the Canaries, the start was delayed originally because flares for all the teams did not arrive on time. Although they have received a new shipment and are ready to leave, bad weather has caused the rowers to be stuck in La Gomera.

They have used the time to get Heritage Explorer race ready and through scrutineering. “We passed scrutineering and were told that we had prepared well.

She is now in the water with all of the sponsors vinyls applied, looking smart.”

They have been told that bad weather would prevent the race from starting before 29 December. “So we have more time for training and preparation,” Tom added. “La Gomera is not the worst place to be stuck over Christmas.”

See their website news / blog: www.atlanticrowyt.co.uk

New library closes

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etersfield Library is closed in the New Year from Monday 11 January to Monday 8 March for refurbishment funded by Hampshire County Council.

This will include lighting, carpeting, redecoration and the installation of wi-fi. This will be the first time the library has closed like this in 30 years. There will be no fines incurred during the period and library users can use other Hampshire libraries.

The Tourist Information Centre, which rents space from the library, hopes to find temporary premises.

Mayor’s cabaret

26 March 2010 Town Mayor’s Cabaret Evening.

Dinner and Dance. Proceeds to Home-Start Butser.

Showcasing talented young people from Petersfield.

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Insider ideas Local specialists offer top tips on improving the inside of your home in 2010. By Nick Keith

Littlejohn Bathrooms

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he customer is king for Littlejohn Bathrooms in Petersfield, who design, supply, fit and now service bathrooms.

They have one of the largest independent showrooms in southern England, an Aladdin’s cave for anyone looking for anything to do with a bathroom.

Founded 18 years ago, the firm is proud of its reputation for high quality, and is quick to stress that it provides cost-effective solutions.

Says founder Bill Gosney: “A high proportion of our customers (about 70%) come to us because of our reputation, and builders use us because we offer quality.

Using the analogy of the motor trade, our bathrooms are like BMWs or Audis.”

“But we are not necessarily expensive, as some people seem to think. We offer styles in the medium range of prices of, say, B&Q , for less than £1,000, and designed by big names such as Philippe Starck.”

Fashions are changing, with a modern, clean and more minimalist approach to bathroom design, and darker woods proving increasingly popular. However, there is still a strong demand for traditional styles and fittings, and

long-established creamy colours – especially among people living in or moving to an old house.

“The style of the house may dictate the style of the bathroom,” Bill Gosney explains, “but modern bathrooms can work extremely well in old houses.” Modern lines include square, curved and rounded features; the tile colours in vogue are black, grey, burgundy and gently patterned; and wallhung toilets and wash-basins are now popular.

Littlejohn offer hundreds of different styles of bathrooms, fittings, and accessories: 68 are on display in the showroom on the Amey Industrial Estate in Frenchmans Road – with 20 changing each year. The world of bathrooms is led by Germany, with innovators such as Hansgrohe and Villeroy & Boch, and fittings are made by Spanish, Italian or British-owned companies.

“The British still make the best shower doors,” according to Bill Gosney. And there is a wide variety of working showers on display. If you want a good idea of the bathroom options and a great service, talk to the team at Littlejohn.

Littlejohn, 01730 231050

Making good better House of Dragonfly

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arah and Paul Young at the House of Dragonfly specialize in re-upholstering chairs and sofas.

The House of Dragonfly, whose mission is “helping you create your dream interior”, moved their retail outlet in November to Dragon Street, Petersfield (from premises in the Festival Hall car park).

If you have a chair or sofa with a sound framework, House of Dragonfly can make it look like new with a fabric from a wide range of suppliers, such as Ross, Swaffer, Linwood, Kobe and Parkertex.

With over 30 years experience in the trade, Paul operates from his workshop in Lodsworth, near Petworth, where he can create bespoke pieces or re-upholster an existing sofa, chair, ottoman, headboard, or chaise longue.

He can also complete a threepiece suite in a couple of weeks, taking the sofa for one week and the chairs for another (or vice 6

versa). So the customer always has a chair or sofa to sit on while the work is done.

Next year House of Dragonfly will have Paul’s own handmade frames in the shop. And Sarah plans to put more furniture on sale, and to stock more patterned fabrics in the shop, because you can have a traditional piece of furniture with the latest fabric designs.

House of Dragonfly finds that classic chairs and sofas from traditional firms such as Parker Knoll are still popular, as are winged armchairs.

With the huge range of fabric patterns and colours now available, their top tip for a cost-effective makeover is to have the sofa in a neutral shade and be adventurous with patterned wallpaper and boldly designed curtains and scatter cushions.

House of Dragonfly, 01730 263453. www.houseofdragonfly.com

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n a potentially difficult year, the popularity of Sue Johnson Interiors has increased – and in the run-up to this Christmas the soft furnishing showroom in Sheet has been busier than ever before.

Sue Johnson Interiors’ many customers range in age from 30 to 101! Sue pointed to the work in progress for six of them – from glitzy, modern and smart for a young architect in a modern apartment, to a traditional elegant style for an older couple in a family home.

The experienced team at the showroom help the clients to choose from a huge range of fabric collections and designs, taking on board their likes and dislikes, style and budget.

The clients’ requirements can be sourced from the likes of Sanderson, Zoffany, Designers Guild, William Morris, Romo, Osborne & Little, Nina Campbell, Mulberry, Little Greene paints, and many others, samples are gathered and schemes put together.

Then Sue Johnson Interiors

turns the ideas and options into the reality of beautifully handmade curtains, blinds and upholstered (or re-upholstered) furniture, which are all expertly made and fitted. “After all,” Sue says, “quality and service are the most important things.”

“We need to keep an eye on trends in the world of interiors,” she adds. “At the moment, welltailored curtains hung from a vast range of poles are popular, and by adding edging or trimming, they will have an individuality and a unique style. The current fashion in furnishings is for texture and touches of luxury with velvets and silks.”

In addition to curtains, blinds and furnishings, there is a range of hand-built sofas and chairs for the more discerning customers.

“Supporting British craftsmen is very important and our suppliers all make their items here in this country,” Sue says.

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New things to try in 2010!

Life In Petersfield is bored with the usual gym pledges and gruelling diets that we never see through to the end of the year. New Year’s resolutions are sooo 2009! Try one of these exciting and invigorating ideas to get out of last year’s routine and start 2010 refreshed and recharged. By Aimee Plant

1. Wine touring For anyone who likes a good glass of wine, perhaps a wine tour holiday could be something to try in 2010. Arblaster & Clarke promises the widest ever range of wine and gourmet holidays with tours for all levels of interest and budget and all generations of wine drinkers.

You can catch a train from Petersfield to London to join the ‘by train’ wine tours: this new itinerary is already proving very popular. A chance to enjoy Swiss Pinot Noir and delicious speciality wines produced from unique local varieties, tasting lunches as special guests at wine domains, whilst based on the elegant lake-side resort of Vevey. The tour then arrives in Beaune, the heart of Burgundy, visiting both leading negociants and small high quality growers to taste red and white Burgundies. An intriguing tour full of contrasts and surprises!

Arblaster & Clarke, 01730 263111 www.winetours. co.uk/customers/register 2. Get afloat If wine touring isn’t for you, then perhaps a more active hobby is more of your thing. Bosham Sailing Club (just 30 minutes from Petersfield) offers you a friendly and informal environment from where you can sail or motor the length of Chichester Harbour or further afield into the Solent.

Based on Bosham Quay, Bosham Sailing Club’s picturesque location is the ideal base for all kinds of sailing activities.

The Club offers a variety of RYA training courses, and there are Friday evening beginners’ sessions for youngsters in Oppies, 10

as well the RYA Powerboat Course Level 2 available. The Club has 12 dinghies for training: 6 Oppies and 6 RS Fevas, which are available for those taking part in RYA Young Sailors Scheme, National Sailing Scheme and Sail Training Fun Weeks.

Bosham Sailing Club, 01243 572341 www.boshamsailingclub.com

3. Catch your own For peace and tranquillity, for a bit of ‘me time’ and personal satisfaction, there is a well-hidden beauty spot in East Mean called Meon Vally Springs. Green rolling hills, two lakes, the Meon river, a fully licensed cabin and plenty of challenging Rainbow Trout for you to catch and take home. Plus a Catch and Release Beat, that is great for stalking.

Novices can start by arranging an Experience Day for only £75.

Equipped with a rod, a fly and a licence, your instructor will provide you with the basic skills needed to cast and catch trout and also gives you a great day out in the country. You will learn how to mimic a real fly to attract a fish to the hook. After getting the feel for the rod and line you will probably have caught your first fish by lunch. So after you eat you will be ready to have a go on your own under the watchful eye of your

instructor.

You may like to catch a couple of trout with your friends and take them down to the local pub, where, for £10, they will prepare them into a delicious meal.

Meon Valley Springs, 01730 823794 4. Get fit in your own time How do we include a fitness regime into our daily routine, without upsetting the timetable?

For many, the answer lies in using gym equipment at home, at a time that fits in with the busy day.

This could include anything from gentle stretching to vigorous exercise, depending on what your goal is. There is no travelling to the gym, or any queues for the equipment (or the showers!) making it easier to keep your New Year’s pledge to get trim.

Perhaps it’s time to treat yourself to a less sedentary lifestyle, by putting a fitness machine into your home. And if you’re not sure whether you would keep it up, you can always hire before you buy. Petersfield is well-served

by Fit Hire, now celebrating their 10th year in the town, and offering a flexible solution to both homeowners and businesses.

Fit Hire, 01730 825050

5. Learn a new language Have you ever wished you could communicate better when you are abroad or talking to foreigners?

Well 2010 is the year to carry this forward: at Alton College you can learn a new language or brush up an old one and not only will you be able to impress your friends with your new found skill, it looks great on your CV and is incredibly useful when communicating on holiday.

The college offers a range of friendly language classes to help

improve your skills in French, Spanish, Italian and Modern Greek. They have classes for a range of abilities on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

There will also be a new selection of short courses for Italian and French beginners starting from late January.

Alton College, www.altoncollege. ac.uk or 01420 592210/11

6. Get creative If you’ve ever harboured an ambition to make a ladder, a chair, illustrate a book cover, or sculpt animals in clay, look no further than West Dean College’s new programme of short courses.

Set in the rolling Sussex countryside West Dean College runs over 700 short courses in arts, crafts, gardening, creative writing and music each year. The courses are taught by a mix of tutors and are for all levels of ability.

West Dean College, 01243 811301, www.westdean.org.uk/college

7. Flying high How about reaching 2,500 feet in the air in your own glider for a flying start to 2010? With a fully qualified instructor behind you, flying, apparently, isn’t a difficult skill to learn. Many people start off with a single trial lesson (£80), others take a ‘Flying Start’ (three flights at £175). A small aircraft will pull your glider along the runway and then you’ll skim the grass and climb your way up until the instructor releases the towrope. Gliding is a magical experience and there is an i Issue 20 January/February 2010

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ncredible sense of satisfaction when you come down.

For some, the flight is a oneoff experience to be enjoyed and remembered, for others it is the start of a new passion that takes them all the way to solo flying and cross-country adventures.

The British Disabled Flying Association operates here using one of the specially adapted gliders.

Lasham Gliding, 01256 384900, www.lasham.org.uk 8. Make a new friend Meeting new people is fun, it’s exciting; you can learn new things and experience new opinions and thoughts. It’s great when you find someone you just click with, as you never know where it might lead.

If you are too busy with work or kids, if you find it hard to approach new people or to find time to get to the pub, it might be difficult to experience this exchange of encounters. So why not try a dating agency?

Let 2010 be a sociable year; Searchmate Surrey has the biggest database of off-line personal introductions in the country. All their members and matches are met at home, vetted and checked before being accepted for membership.

Searchmate Surrey is run by Jacqui Stanford who said: “Our members can feel confident in coming to us when they decide to take that step to try and change their lives forever.”

Searchmate Surrey 01483 579234, www.searchmate.co.uk

9. Go back in time The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum in Singleton

near Chichester is England’s leading museum of historic buildings and traditional rural life. Over the years it has developed a wide programme of day schools and longer courses aimed at adults, in a wide range of traditional rural trades and crafts and historic building conservation subjects.

Some very exciting courses are coming up in 2010, including diverse topics such as spinning, Tudor cookery, guided walks, willow basket making, poultry keeping, timber-framing, vernacular architecture, repair of historic brickwork, lime plastering and a Masters degree in Timber Building Conservation, to name but a few! Participants include those from all walks of life, and as well as participating for pleasure or professional development, some students have used their new skills to successfully set up small businesses.

Weald and Downland Museum 01243 811464, www.wealddown.co.uk.

10. Treat yourself Last but not least, the best way to start the New Year must be with a new, refreshed you! At Forest Mere you can treat yourself to a bit of pampering, healthy food and just feel good. This year, however, try something a bit different as you unwind at the resort.

Put your best foot forward and learn Latin and Ballroom dancing with Chris Marques and Jaclyn Spencer – choreographers of the BBC’S hugely popular programme, Strictly Come Dancing.

The break is spread over three days/two nights and includes use of all the facilities, one Latin dance workshop, one ballroom workshop and afternoon tea with Chris and Jaclyn, all meals and one Thalassotherapy pool session.

Prices start from £295 per person at Champneys Forest Mere.

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Spirit of Christmas present Petersfield filled with thousands of merry-makers as they flocked to the town's Christmas Festival on the first weekend in December

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tage acts, a mix of young talent, experienced performers, solo acts and rock bands, kept the atmosphere buzzing in Petersfield through the three days. Crowds browsed the markets, enjoyed the fun fair and visited Santa in his grotto.

The festival, organized by East Hampshire District Council and sponsored by Old Thorns Manor Hotel, spread from The Square, which hosted the continental-style wooden chalets, to the Festival Hall – home to a fun fair and French Market.

Outside St Peter's Church children visited Father Christmas, enjoyed the toys and games of the Rural Area Play Project or played in the regular snow shows. The church itself held craft activities, gave out goody bags and hosted tours up the tower.

The Saturday market traders and the Farmers' Market on Sunday joined independent traders on the High Street to take

advantage of the weekend's high footfall. At the Festival Hall thrill-seekers enjoyed the funfair rides while shoppers browsed the French Market. On Sunday the Festival Hall opened up to welcome the Angel Festival.

Councillor Richard Millard, Portfolio Holder for Business Development, who instigated the festival, praised the wonderful Christmas atmosphere. “We really wanted to create a festival that gave families the chance to have fun, encouraged new visitors to Petersfield and kick-started the countdown to Christmas.

“We were a bit unlucky with the weather this year but it was still a terrific event enjoyed by many thousands of people. A lot of people have worked very hard to make the festival a success and it demonstrates what can be achieved if we all work together.”

Photographs by John Wigley of Petersfield Photographic Society

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Romantic dining

the Restaurant. He loved to paint the ships in which he served, and scenes around Langrish.

“Frederick married Hannah and they had two children and seven grandchildren. His daughter, Phil, married Sir Peter Scott, the naturalist, and still lives at Slimbridge at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, which they founded.”

Langrish celebrates Valentine’s Night on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 February 2010. For £48.90 per person, guests receive a glass of romantic bubbly on arrival followed by a four-course dinner by candlelight, with coffee and petits fours. There will be a Red Rose for every lady. And you can have dinner, bed and breakfast for two for £199.

If you’re looking for romantic places to eat in the New Year and around Valentine’s Day …

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idden away in the romantic Hampshire countryside between East and West Meon is the grand Langrish House. Small corridors and hidden vaults, a cosy dining room and drawing room and individually decorated, en-suite rooms are contained inside the magnificant stone exterior.

You may choose to eat in the impressive vaults downstairs or on the ground floor in the dining room, Frederick’s. Either way you will have the chance to be tempted by the chef ’s two AA rosette menu.

Owners and 7th generation decendants of Langrish House,

Nigel and Robina TalbotPonsonby will take great care of you and make you feel right at home. After all this IS their home.

The historic assets at Langrish House make for an atmospheric dining experience while the friendly, informal attention from staff makes the whole of your time a relaxed and enjoyable one.

Langrish House is the epitome of romantic English dining.

The restaurant was named after Nigel’s great uncle, Frederick Talbot-Ponsonby (1879-1930), who served in the Royal Navy and was a brilliant water-colour artist. “He was a huge character – full of life and fun!” Robina

said. “Frederick loved Langrish and we feel sure he would be delighted that we have named the restaurant after him.

“His family teased him and called him the ‘Emperor Frederick’. His sisters designed him a flag – and his imperial ‘crest’ was carved on the back of the Punt Seat, which hangs in

Mouthwatering mix

Sarah welcomes customers at Number Twenty Six

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charming and unique little café has opened in Liphook Square: Number Twenty Six. Owner Sarah Bolton celebrated with champagne and canapés at the beginning of December and is now managing a thriving base at the heart of Liphook.

The décor is traditionally modern; the menu a mouthwatering mix of traditional and innovative lunch dishes with a wonderful selection for vegetarians and a daily specials section. The bright, fresh interior is a remedy for a cold grey day, that’s if the cupcakes in the window don’t draw you in first: it has been said that these cupcakes are ‘the best outside of New York’.

With a range of organic herbal

and regular teas, luxury cakes and snacks it will be hard to walk by the large, inviting front window and bright facade.

Number Twenty Six has been a dream of Sarah’s for a long time

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and has now become a reality thanks to her determination and team of helpful friends and relatives. Sarah’s friendly, personal attitude makes customers feel welcome and the

homely atmosphere makes it hard to leave… or easy to come back!

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New wine shop brings “greater joy” to Petersfield

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he General Wine Company, leading local wine shippers since 1982, has opened a new shop in Lavant Street, Petersfield.

It offers more than 1,100 wines, specialist beers and spirits.

“We specialise in fastidiously searching for the smaller, lesser known producers who bottle a finer level of quality,” explains Alan Snudden, Managing Director, “resulting in subsequent greater joy and drinking pleasure than more mainstream rivals.

These producers proudly

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Alan Snudden represent the nuances of the regions they come from and in turn this ensures better quality and genuine value for the

consumer.”

The new premises are “designed to support the local community and offer an exceptional and unrivalled level of personal service and attention to detail.

Personalised function advice from the team will ensure your next event - whether a corporate function, wedding, private dinner party or just a bottle to enjoy in front of the TV”.

General Wine Company is also launching an exclusive ‘Shipper’s Club’ for everyone to

enjoy discounts across the board, specialist wine dinners, tastings and news of product launches and local events. And there are “some fantastic opening offers on many wines, advice, deals, free delivery, regular tastings, wine courses, and glass loan, something for everybody’s taste, no matter how refined!”

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profile

Local leadership Having retired to Hampshire after a successful career in advertising, Cllr David Parkinson now finds himself in a completely different role as the new leader of the local council

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avid Parkinson became Leader of East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) only in November but he has already started to make plans for 2010 and beyond. “I moved to Hampshire six years ago and someone ‘persuaded’ me it would be a good idea to get involved in the EHDC,” he says with a smile.

“Anyway I wanted to put something back into my local village community.

“Of course local government is completely different from commercial life, where you get to know your business colleagues by seeing them and meeting them on a regular basis. So you know exactly how they operate.

“You are unlikely to see your fellow councillors so regularly, and yet we have to make important decisions on strategy and policy – such as on the Council Tax rate for next year. Planning is also a primary responsibility.”

He finds that his entrepreneurial experience at work has helped him as Leader, a job which occupies about 60 hours a week. “My background in advertising, and before that in the wine trade, has brought me a wide range of clients and also a knowledge of how different industries operate. So I’m used to dealing with many different market sectors.

“I have been surprised at the complexity of the District Council’s responsibilities, which fall into a three-tier arrangement with the County Council and the Town Council. I

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believe that local government has to change.

For a start we have to look at how we can share services, and, to that end, Sally Hopkins has just become Joint Chief Executive of the EHDC and Havant Borough Council.”

Cllr Parkinson believes this approach is both “innovative and efficient”, as only a handful of local authorities have so far gone down the route of shared services. The plan is to see how this works and how we can merge more services”, he adds. He expects the sharing policy to achieve “substantial savings and better value” for the community and the taxpayer.

As a Conservative politician, he hopes to see a “localism agenda” in his party’s manifesto for the 2010 election. “We have yet to see the nuts and bolts of Conservative proposals and how they will be delivered, but I would like to see the county council, the district council, the town council and the parish councils all working even more closely together.”

As well as forming stronger links between all the tiers of local government, David Parkinson would like to see the greater empowerment of backbenchers and the wider community (through town and parish councils).

He identifies two of the key local issues as the South Downs National Park, which opens in 2011, and the Whitehill Bordon eco town, a 15-30 year project. “The South Downs National Park will provide huge economic

benefit through tourism. That is important because there are not big industries in the town.

“As for Whitehill Bordon, we are involved in the masterplan and there are many different ways of developing this town. But the objective is that every householder will have the opportunity of a job within the town.

We are 100 per cent behind this project and we now want to help establish the blueprint for a scheme.” Whitehill Bordon could bring some 7,000 jobs, and importantly a new infrastructure that would include new schools, hospitals, town centre and transport links.

Another project in the pipeline is the £3.7 million Community Centre planned for Alton in 2010. The scheme has received the green light after several years of consultation but the location has not been finalised (the favourite is the Lady Place car park north of the High Street).

The EHDC is a sizeable business in its own right, with a turnover of £42 million and 300 staff. And the council received a Christmas ‘gift’ in the form of positive market research which shows that residents generally favour the work of the councillors and their staff. A wine buff, David Parkinson will clearly raise a glass to his colleagues and to the community before and during the dawning of the New Year.

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Life In Petersfield Business and Community Awards 2010

Popular (left to right): Nick Keith, Life Magazines; Neil Casson, of Energy Footprint; Syd Wiltshire, Petersfield Personality of the Year 2009; and Gareth Gammon, MD of Life Magazines

As we enter the New Year and a new decade, it’s time to announce that Life in Petersfield will again proudly present to you the Business and Community Awards in 2010 on 16 April

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his is the third year of these acclaimed awards, which were launched in 2008. Now this exciting and inspiring event has become a firm fixture in the local calendar. The 2010 Awards take place in the third week of April.

They will again feature 15 categories, the same as last year, which were enjoyed by the packed audience at the Festival Hall. You can celebrate every activity and walk of life in our local community by filling in a nomination form and telling Life in Petersfield who you think should be honoured as winners or highly commended.

This popular event celebrates the talent, community and initiatives that our town and its surrounding areas have seen over the past 12 months, and recognizes the achievements and contributions to the community that local businesses, individuals and organizations have made.

Above all, the people and the awards set Petersfield apart from other towns!

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Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Date: Friday 16 April 2010 from 6-8pm Details: From 5.30, you can enjoy a drink at the bar in the Festival Hall’s Rose Room when you arrive. Be sure to take your seat to get ready for the start of the evening’s entertainment promptly at 6pm. The ceremonies will last approximately two hours.

The winners and highly commended entries in each category, chosen by a panel of judges, will be announced on the night by special guests, usually the sponsors of each event. This year you will be able to take part in a democratic vote on the night to crown the Petersfield Event of the Year. As well as 15 awards, the evening will feature dazzling performances by local arts groups and organizations to keep you entertained.

Write the date in your diary now – 16 April 2010.

Now read on to discover the categories and criteria, and what you need to do to nominate, to get involved, and where and when to get tickets…

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Best New Business Award For businesses who have moved to town in the past 2 years. A company which demonstrates a clear and forward thinking vision for their business and their future in Petersfield.

The Pub/Restaurant/Cafe of the Year Award For local hospitality establishments who have achieved a great deal, put something back into the community, or are well loved and respected throughout Petersfield and the local area.

Tell Us: • About vision, strategy and objectives of the business • What has been achieved since starting out • About any obstacles/difficulties that have been overcome and how • Why this company should be given the Best New Business Award

Tell Us: • About the establishment and its staff • What the local customers say and why they choose to eat or drink here • Why this establishment is an important part of Petersfield and the area • About any specific events or stories that makes this business stand out from the rest

Green Initiative Award For companies or organizations which can demonstrate a substantial approach/shift towards becoming environmentally friendly.

Tell Us: • About specific green products, services or initiatives used in the day-to-day running of the business or organization • What prompted the green approach • About any outstanding contributions made to help save our environment • Any effects this has on a local/national scale

The Business of the Year Award For an outstanding business which has really made a name for itself within the community or its field through innovation, determination and success, an inspiration to other businesses in the area.

Tell Us: • Why the business stands out • About any outstanding achievements that have been made in the last 12 months • How the business inspires other businesses, staff and customers • Why the company deserves this title Community Awards

Not for Profit Organization/Charity of the Year Award For local organizations and charities which have made superb contributions and/or achievements over the last year.

Tell Us: • About the organization • What has been achieved on a local level over the past 12 months • What are the ongoing plans for the organization • Why the organization deserves this award Retailer of the Year Award For all local retailers with something to celebrate. This award can include: fashion houses, hair and beauty salons, gift shops, food and drink outlets, furniture, jewellers, florists, book and music shops, to name a few!

Tell Us: • The location and type of shop or outlet • How long it has been in business • About the staff and any initiatives • Why this award is deserved (renowned customer service, outstanding contribution to the community, a well known service used by many in the community, etc)

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Best Village/Town Initiative For villages and towns surrounding Petersfield which have undertaken recent initiatives or projects to benefit residents or the community.

Tell Us: • About the village/town • What initiatives, campaigns or projects have been undertaken in the past 12 months and why • What the effects of this activity have been SIMPLY • Why the village or town deserves this award SP_Halfpge_YellAd

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Arts and Entertainment Award For local artists, performance and entertainment groups who have got something to shout about.

Tell Us: • About the nominee • What achievements have been made in the last 12 months • Any obstacles or difficulties that have been overcome in this time • What the artist/group gives to the community Sports Award For individuals, teams and coaches in Petersfield and the surrounding area who have made an outstanding achievement in their field or deserve to be recognised for their sheer determination to succeed.

Tell Us: • About the nominee and the sport • What has been achieved in the last 12 months • How this has been achieved, and any difficulties met • Why this award is deserved Volunteer of the Year Award An award to highlight those that give of their time offering services or support in the community or for purposes of fundraising. It’s about time we celebrated these unsung heroes!

Tell Us: • What organization the volunteer works for and what this involves • About any outstanding contributions that have been made to the organization • What effect this has had on the organization • Why they should be considered for this award

Teacher of the Year Award For all teachers who teach in and around the Petersfield area.

Tell Us: • What school the teacher works at and why they are important • What pupils and staff say about this teacher • What this teacher has done for the school in the past 12 months • Why this teacher deserves this award Young Achiever of the Year An award dedicated to the young people of Petersfield and surrounding area who, over the last 12 months, have celebrated success or made an outstanding achievement/contribution during their young years. Must be 18 or under.

Tell us: • About the person • How long they have been in Petersfield • What they have done for themselves or the community to deserve this title, including any difficulties/obstacles that have been overcome to achieve this • How they motivate and inspire others Petersfield Personality of the Year An award for an outstanding individual who has really made a name for themselves or others within the community!

Tell Us: • About this person and how long they have been in the area • What they have done for the community or local business • How they motivate and inspire others • Why they deserve this title!

Event of the Year For any event in/around Petersfield which has benefited or made a difference to the community.

Tell Us: • About the event and what was involved in setting it up • What the event did for the local community • People’s feedback of the event • Why the event deserves this title

Judging Panel: Nick Keith Life Magazines Hilary Ayer Mayor of Petersfield Nicholas Hoath East Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Plus the individual award sponsor Winners will be announced on the night – and celebrate a fantastic accolade within the community and post event publicity!

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Tickets are priced at £10.00 /£7.50 and £5.00 children and concessions, and will be available from the Life Magazines office. Tables will seat approximately 8–10 people.

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HOW TO ENTER To enter or nominate someone for Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards 2010 please send us the following information on the form provided below. Please give as much information as possible, and refer to the criteria provided on the centre pages.

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Please supply information that responds to all the points we have listed for each category to make it clear why your nomination should be considered for the relevant award. Failure to do so will drastically weaken your entry. In addition, please feel free to include any other information you feel is relevant to your cause. Use a separate sheet of paper if required.

Please send all entries, marked Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards to:

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Making a practical difference

From bras to bed socks

Anthony Edwards aims to provide a hassle-free service in creating a kitchen

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ony Myers has been creating kitchens for the last five years, and he says it “gives him a buzz”. Formerly a senior executive in the electronics industry, he has revelled in the change of career, which has allowed him to combine his own creativity with the real satisfaction of making a practical difference to people’s homes.

Through his company Anthony Edwards, he takes pride in providing a bespoke service – starting from design through project management to ensure that the finished result matches what his clients had in mind when they first sat down with him.

“I like to spend plenty of time with my clients to really understand how they want to use their kitchen,” he says. “In some ways it’s the most important room in the house, so it’s really important to know whether its the hub of a busy family where the kids do their homework, for example, or a place mainly for impressing and entertaining.”

He believes his flair for matching traditional materials and classic products in new and interesting ways, and solving problems, are crucial to the success of Anthony Edwards. “I love the challenge of odd shaped rooms and unusual layouts,” he says.

Another important factor is that he has painstakingly built up a trusted network of more than 30 craftsmen and suppliers who he knows can deliver exactly what he wants – reliably and cost effectively. “Lots of people start with a picture in their head, but need some help turning it into a real design and then seeing it through.

“I take out a lot of the hassle by acting as a project manager and dealing with all the different trades involved in making a modern kitchen.” Though working mainly in East Hampshire and West Sussex, his approach has won him business from as far away as Putney.

He and his wife Melanie live in Petersfield with their two sons Robert and Andrew. A keen cyclist, Tony also enjoys sailing when he gets the chance.

Despite the economic downturn, he finds that people still want quality and peace of mind when it comes to kitchen design.

“Part of me has to connect with the kitchen, so I can be confident about what I’m delivering. The best bit is when I get a thank you letter at the end of a job and know there’s a satisfied customer able to enjoy their home that bit more.”

Aimee Plant visits Butterflies Lingerie, which has recently moved from Folly Lane to Pages Court

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Dusk till Dawn

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ve Lacy, who has just moved to Petersfield with a range of glamorous evening gowns, was trading from home for over three years before she decided to open her own shop to expand her business.

Dusk till Dawn opened in Charles Street at the beginning of December and offers a personal service to anyone looking for that special dress to make heads turn.

‘We wanted to be a bit different from your average dress shop’ says Eve, who stocks names like Pia Micha, Gino Cerrutti and 20

Blue Moon. There are a range of colours and styles for you to choose from; Eve will keep track of each dress attending every function so that no one, embarrassingly, turns up in the same dress. She will provide the full service from helpful style advice to supplying accessories to accompany your dress and can provide out of hour appointments if need be. There is a hire service as well from £75.

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utterflies, the much-loved lingerie shop is now bigger, brighter and has a larger selection of underwear. Owner Sue Love, who is excited to have extended her stock, works with her daughter Helen and assistant Alice to provide women shoppers of Petersfield with beautiful lingerie.

These girls know their bras and pride themselves on their dedication to fit each individual customer with their perfect bra. They only stock brand names such as Chantelle Paris, Fantasie Leja and Fauve, as they believe these fit better. In fact they won’t stock any brand named products that they have not tried and tested on themselves first.

Sue and her team specialize in bra fitting for all ages. She recommends that a woman gets fitted every time she buys a new bra and she can advise on the right style for each customer.

Butterflies Lingerie sells all kinds of underwear, from bed socks and night wear to camis and suspenders. Prices range from a very accessible £16 to more luxury underwear items.

By moving to a bigger shop Butterflies Lingerie says it can provide an even classier, more luxurious experience for its customers.

The shop is wheelchair accessible and has large, manageable changing rooms. You can expect the same personal and friendly advice from Sue and her team in a more convenient and accessible location.

Butterflies Lingerie, 01730 267014 Issue 20 January/February 2010

Legal Life

Keeping you on track

Residential Rental Arrears – Some Solutions

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Patrick Jenkins (pictured right) Partner and Litigation Lawyer at MacDonald Oates looks at methods of recovering possession of a property let to residential tenants.

There are a number of practical steps a landlord can take to try and Walltree Court, St Peter’s Road, Petersfield, GU32 3HT avoid payment problems with tenants.

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However, the landlord must ensure that a valid Section 21 Notice has been served and that, in particular, the correct date is stated in the Notice. In addition, since 6 April 2007 it has been compulsory for the landlord to place any deposits taken in respect of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy into one of the approved Tenancy Deposit Schemes. If it has not been placed into such a scheme it will not be possible to serve a Section 21 Notice and thus obtain possession.

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More often than not, this is where the tenant has fallen into arrears of rental and the landlord will be able to serve a notice pursuant to Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 (a Section 8 Notice). Certain grounds relied upon for recovering possession in a Section 8 Notice are mandatory, in which case the Court must make an Order for Possession, but other grounds are discretionary. It is therefore essential to monitor rental payments carefully and to ensure that the appropriate notices are correctly served at the appropriate time in order that possession can be recovered.

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Top winter sun destinations Life in Petersfield asked you where you go to banish the winter blues Name: Mrs Ballard Age: 85 Lives: Liss Top Holiday Destination: Middle England Why: ‘There is lots of history; lots of castles. I advise that you get to know your own country, go on your own and learn!’

Name: Michelangelo Age: 21 (laughs) Real age: 35 Lives: Southsea (from Spain) Top Holiday Destination: South America Why: ‘Friendly, happy people and warm sunshine.’

Name: Vern Pitt Age: 27 Lives: Southampton/ Petersfield Top Holiday Destination: Vietnam Why: ‘Food is delicious; it’s beautiful and not commercial.’

Name: Elson Age: 24 Lives: Guildford (fro m Albania) works in Wa itrose car park Top Holiday Desti nation: Somewhere exotic – Ibiza Why: ‘Night life is gre at, very expensive – I’d recom mend the cocktails!’

Name: Richard Age: 30 Lives: Australia/ Farnham Top Holiday Destination: Fiji Why: ‘It’s quiet, ar peaceful, there’s cle water and deserted islands.’

Keeling Name: Woppy Age: 50 d Lives: Nyewoo estination: D ay id Top Hol ie ar s Lagamar, Can have a high ’t Why: ‘I didn Canaries e th of opinion e this year. until I went ther l and great ra It’s unspoilt, ru for walking.’

Name: Glen Thomas Age: 32 Lives: Southampton Top Holiday Destina tion: India Why: ‘Went there travel ling for 4 weeks from Mumb ai to Delhi. It’s warm and sun ny and was such an adventure.’

Name: Charlotte Gl ass Age: 18 Lives: Steep Top Holiday Destination: Australia Why: ‘I used to live in Sydney.’

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Flex to relax Lea Blumlein runs Petersfield Pilates and has just moved into a smart studio in the Waitrose car park. Nick Keith went along to try Pilates for himself

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naturally sporty person, Lea Blumlein used to run, swim, cycle and do gymnastics with gusto. She discovered Pilates when she was suffering from a prolapsed disc in her back. The osteopath who was treating her back suggested that she tried Pilates. He said he could fix her back but she would suffer further injuries unless she improved her core strength.

Lea was hooked after two sessions of Pilates. After a year of strengthening and gaining flexibility, she decided to train as a teacher with Body Control Pilates based in Covent Garden.

Pilates is a controlled way of using the body as a whole – a mental and physical conditioning designed to strengthen muscles and increase flexibility, without putting undue stress on joints.

Muscles “work from inside out, becoming leaner and longer” and bringing tone to the body. Pilates increases your awareness and helps with postural alignment.

Pilates can help with relaxation, releasing tension and stress by using its own lateral breathing techniques. The eight principles

Lea in her new studio

challenged.”

She offers tailor-made individual lessons or group tuition. Studio sessions are also available with up to 4 people in the studio using specialised Pilates equipment.

There is no age limit and children as young as eight can enjoy the method as experienced by the Royal Ballet School.

For me it is a matter of

improving flexibility and coordination to help recovery from a hip operation in March.

After two sessions with Lea, I too have become “hooked” on Pilates.

Petersfield Pilates, Old Meeting Hall, Barham Road, 01730 266166 www.petersfieldpilates.com

Joseph Hubertus Pilates (1880-1967) Born in Germany, he experimented with yoga, gymnastics, skiing, dance, weight training and many forms of fitness. When World Word 1 started he was training detectives at Scotland Yard and was interned. In the camps he developed fitness techniques for his fellow internees using springs and pulleys attached to their beds. After the War he went to the US, en route he met his wife-to-be Clara. They set up a studio in New York where he taught his method and called it controlology. This attracted dancers from the Balanchine and Martha Graham schools many with injuries, as well as actors and sports stars. In the late 1990s, controlology became known as Pilates.

also include alignment, coordination, flowing movement, and stamina.

Lea says that her own past injuries help her to “sympathise with clients when they are suffering from muscle strains and back problems. But more importantly I know not to challenge them too quickly if they're not ready to be

tion New Year’s resolu vies in Life in From Elizabeth Da trition competition of the Fitness and Nu the 10-week ted ple com just I write as the winner ing ) hav (September-October hurst as a Ad n Bar ess Fitn Petersfield, issue 18 the gramme supplied by r for all their Nutrition & Fitness pro , and Debbie & Gayno Maria, the nutritionist prize. My thanks to ses. I would expertise. tinuing my weekly clas r’s resolution to be con s. der I intend my New Yea rea r the programme to you highly recommend osing me. cho for in Thanks aga lthy New Year Christmas and a hea Wishing you a Happy I remain, Yours sincerely Elizabeth Davies Buriton, Hampshire

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Petersfield Twinning plans for busy 2010

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etersfield Twinning Association activities in 2010 include: • Bring and Buy Sale and Coffee Morning, Saturday. 6 February, 10am-12noon, The Pop In Centre, High Street • Sausage Supper, Saturday 13 March, 7.30pm, The Masonic Hall, Windsor Road (Price to be decided) • AGM, 20 March, Churcher’s College, 7.30pm • Visit to Barentin, 8-11 May • Walk to Buriton, followed by a meal, 24 June, 6.30pm • Visit from Warendorf, 1824 August.

Contact, Mrs Gill Clarke, Chairman, 01730 268206; Mrs Muriel Kent, Hon. Secretary, 01730 302862

Volunteers reach into the lives of local people Petersfield’s Rotary Club has just celebrated its 55th year, and prepares for the new decade

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hartered in 1954, the Rotary Club of Petersfield’s members come from Clanfield in the south and Bordon in the north. A voluntary organization of business and professional leaders, Rotary provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and builds goodwill and peace in the world..

During the last Rotary year the local club raised £8,330 from collections – outside supermarkets, plant sale, bookstalls, quizzes and a race night. Most donations went to local charities such as Age Concern, The Rosemary Foundation, Elizabeth Fitzroy and Canine Partners, and to start-up charities in Petersfield, such as The Alzheimers Society.

A recent event, supported by 37 local clubs, and 450 Rotarians, took some 40 children with special needs, and their carers from the Hollywell School, Bordon, for a fun-packed

day out at the annual “Rotary Kids Out Day” at the Paulton’s Park Family Theme Park in the New Forest. They joined many hundreds of other disadvantaged and young children from Hampshire and Dorset. Each child enjoyed a packed lunch and was given a T-Shirt and a certificate.

Started by a young Chicago lawyer, Paul P Harris, and three friends in February 1905, the club wanted to recapture the friendly spirit they had felt among business people in the small towns where they had lived. Their weekly meetings rotated among their offices, providing the new club with its name.

Today Rotary has some 27,000 clubs with 1.2 million men and women members. Clubs meet weekly for fellowship, and interesting and informative programmes dealing with topics of local and world importance. The website says: “The real work of Rotary

takes place before and after meetings, when Rotarians plan and carry out a remarkable variety of humanitarian and educational service projects that touch peoples' lives in their local communities.”

Membership is by invitation only, on the basis of one representative of each business and profession. Clubs work on projects relating to health, hunger, environmental concerns, literacy and vocational assistance, drug abuse, and assisting senior citizens and young people.

Petersfield Rotary officers in 2009-10 are: Susan Rodber, President; Mike Miller, President-Elect; Jenny Broadhead, Treasurer; and Bruce Hart, Secretary (01730 264854) Rotary Club of Petersfield, www.petersfieldrotary.org.uk

Invaluable service for older people

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ith almost 600 members and more than 40 interest groups, Petersfield University of the Third Age (U3A) offers an invaluable voluntary service for older people.

Membership at £10 a year is open to all retired or part-retired people.

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Monday of each month at Petersfield Community Centre where many, but not all, of the groups also meet. Volunteers lead the U3A’s interest groups on a self-help basis.

On 11 January 2010, Ian Whyte from contractors Balfour Beattie will provide an update on the A3 Hindhead Tunnel. On 8

February the topic is ‘The World of Jane Austen’ by Rupert Willoughby.

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teep House Nursing Home in Petersfield has been awarded a Two Star (Good) rating after a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Care Manager Marion Flett puts this down to “much hard work from a dedicated team.”

Steep House is registered to provide quality nursing and dementia care for up to 62 elderly clients, and has a new 16-bed extension with additional lounge and dining areas as part of its ongoing refurbishment programme. Most rooms are single en-suite.

The extensive and peaceful gardens provide a pretty outdoor space for those who enjoy the fresh air, and pets are welcome at this friendly nursing home.

Steep House employs a full-

time Social Activities Organiser who arranges in-house activities, trips out in the home’s own minibus and many social gatherings involving family and friends.

Steep House prides itself on providing the best care possible in a friendly, homely and happy atmosphere, treating all guests with dignity and respect in a comfortable and safe environment.

A copy of their recent inspection report can be viewed at www.cqc.org.uk.

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Petersfield Youth Theatre 2010

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etersfield Youth Theatre (PYT) is planning Spring Term workshops for members in 2010 and will welcome non-members to join them at the popular Easter Project, led by theatre professionals, to create a rousing piece of musical theatre in just four days.

The 2010 Autumn Season productions will be announced early in the New Year so it’s going to be another busy and exciting year for Petersfield Youth Theatre.

The Christmas Production Wizard of Oz took 140 cast members ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ in December. This musical was first performed

by PYT in 1994 and the lavish production was based on the film which made Judy Garland famous and which celebrated in 2009 the 70th anniversary of L Frank Baum’s book.

PYT gave an outstanding all-round performance in their production of Carmen and Bugsy Malone, Nick Keith writes. Artistic

Carmen Photograph by Michel Focard

Director Nik Ashton described Carmen as PYT’s “greatest challenge”. But you would never have known. The whole cast took to Bizet’s classic and popular opera with typical energy and aplomb, capped by great singing and acting.

Nicole Ribeiro sang and performed the lead role with tremendous verve and virtuosity.

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great pace without once feeling rushed.

Bugsy Malone featured 80 actors tapping their toes and singing their hearts out. From the moment that Adam Thomas took the stage as the narrator / hero Bugsy Malone, the action moved with pace, precision, humour and superb singing and dancing.

PYT, www.pyt.org.uk

Other local theatre groups Lion and Unicorn Players he spring production is four hilarious one act plays, including A Collier’s Tuesday Tea

by Michael Green, and Albert

by Richard Harris, plus two additional one act plays yet to be decided. They will take place at The Studio, The Petersfield School on 15-17 April. The play has yet to be decided for their

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performance at the Festival Hall, Petersfield, on 11-13 November.

Vivienne Coleshill, 01730 821491, Lion.unicorn@waitrose.com Winton Players he Winton Players’ panto is Mother Goose by John Morley. Dates: Friday 15 and

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22 January at 7.30pm; Saturday 16 and 23 January at 1pm and 6pm; Sunday 17 January at 2pm.

Tickets at £8 (£6 for under-18s) from the Tourist Information Centre at Petersfield Library, 01730 268829.

Kay Peters, 01730 263812

et again we will be delivering another round of great musical events during the 2010 Festival week, form Friday 12 to Saturday 20 March. The Festival Conductor is Paul Spicer.

Friday 12 March Terry Lightfoot & His Jazzmen Saturday 13 March Choral and Orchestral Concert featuring Denmead, Fernhurst and Petersfield Choral Societies and Longford-Brown piano duo.

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Monday 15 March Youth Concert featuring singers and instrumentalists from local schools.

Tuesday 16 March Zum–Tango–Gypsy–Fusion Wednesday 17 March Youth Concert featuring singers and instrumentalists from local schools.

Friday 19 March The Petersfield Orchestra Borodin: Polovtsian Dances Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Overture Elgar: Violin Concerto

rite Angle, “Petersfield’s only poetry cabaret”, holds its events on the third Tuesday of each month, Upstairs at the Square Brewery at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

Guest performer on Tuesday 19 January is Philippa Berry. A singer and songwriter, Philippa has a background in performing arts and has worked on a number of different music projects over the years. These include female acappella group Too Many Cooks and duo Two Colours Blue, with Jackie Slade, with whom she made the album ‘Time will Tell’.

She has performed at many music venues and festivals, including Glastonbury and Greenbelt. And she's worked with other artists, composers and producers, singing on various recordings.

On Tuesday 16 February performance poet Stella Mandella is the guest. This is the performing name of Elaine Crinnion, BA (hons) in English and creative arts, who founded wordclub, a poetry workshops for kids in 2005. She also MCs, and publishes children's poetry booklets. www.petersfieldwriteangle.co.uk

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Saturday 20 March Choral Concert featuring Alton, Denmead, Petersfield and Rogate Choral Societies Southern Pro Musica Orchestra Bach: Mass in B minor (sung in Latin) All concerts will start at 19:30 in the Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield. Tickets will be available to the public in February 2010 from One Tree Books in Lavant Street, Petersfield. To benefit from advance booking arrangements join the Friends of the Festival or if you’d like to play a part in the 104th Festival then do please contact us; you

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Italian Stallions at Viva Veloce Goodwood Festival of Speed plans for 2010 celebrates Italy’s influence on motor sport

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he theme of the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed in July is ‘Viva Veloce! – The Passion for Speed’, the Earl of March has announced.

The festival dates are provisionally set for 2-4 July.

Lord March, the Goodwood Festival of Speed founder, says: “It will be fabulous to have so many great cars and drivers here at Goodwood to celebrate our Italian-flavoured Viva Veloce! theme for 2010. I look forward with much anticipation to seeing some of the greatest drivers, riders and machines in action.”

The theme celebrates Italy’s fascination with motor racing, and its influence on the sport. The 2010 Festival of Speed will honour the racing cars, motorcycles, drivers and riders – with a particular emphasis on the centenary of one of Italy’s most celebrated marques, Alfa Romeo.

Competitors from many nations have shared in Italy’s glory: Fangio and Wimille dominated the immediate post-war years in Alfa Romeos; Moss and Behra battled against the odds in Maseratis; Villeneuve and Schumacher had towering achievements in Ferraris; Toivonen and Kankkunen blasted through the forests in Lancias; and Surtees and Hailwood swept all before them on MV Agustas.

Many legendary Italian motor sport heroes took on their countrymen in non-Italian machinery, such as Nuvolari and Varzi in German Silver Arrows, Agostini and Rossi rising to new heights on Yamahas, Mercedes-Benz conquering the Mille Miglia, and Porsche making the Targa Florio its own.

More celebrations The 2010 Festival of Speed will also celebrate 60 years of the Formula One World Championship, with a gathering of cars and drivers that have shaped the history of motor sport’s most glamorous series. The 60th anniversary of the epic Carrera Panamericana road race, and 50 years since the RAC Rally took to the forests for the first time, will both be marked in true Goodwood style.

At the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ concours d’elegance, Festival-goers can: relish some of the most stylish vehicles ever designed; glimpse into the future; and become a part of the action at the off-road activity fields and Junior Festival of Speed.

Goodwood Festival Ticket Hotline, 01243 755055, www.goodwood.com

Frustrations for Petersfield Petersfield were still chasing Alton in the Hampshire League as the New Year dawned.

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he long-awaited East Hampshire derby between Petersfield and Alton fell foul of the frost and snow at Penns Place on the Saturday before Christmas, Andy Millar writes. The match was rescheduled for Saturday 2 January.

So local bragging rights for 2010, which are almost as important as the outcome of the league, remained on hold. And the two towns remained poised in positions one and two in Hampshire One (with Alton having a game in hand).

Petersfield were hoping for revenge having lost by four points in September on the hill at Anstey, conceding a try in five minutes of injury time and will want to avenge that result at the very least.

Since then, though, Alton have not lost a league game and are the deserved runaway leaders of Hampshire One. Vets lose final Earlier in December Petersfield were defeated

by Havant Mariners 33-5 in Hampshire Gales Veterans final. This was Petersfield’s third finals in four years and they were hoping to lift the John Sneezum Cup, having played some exciting running rugby in the preliminary rounds.

But the Mariners had done their homework and

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developed a game plan to stifle Petersfield’s freerunning style of play. They also paid Petersfield the compliment of putting out a XV that would have graced the County team 15 years ago.

Masterfully orchestrated by half-backs Santini and Jones, Havant quickly established a 13-0 lead with two unconverted tries and a penalty. In the second half Mariners half-backs kept pinned Petersfield deep in their own territory, and their constant pressure led to more points. Although Boyd crossed in the corner for Petersfield for an unconverted try, it was sadly too little too late.

Up and down for Town Aaron Fennemore

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s the New Year approached, Petersfield Town FC were lying third in Division One of the Wessex League, four points behind secondplaced Verwood to win but with two games in hand. On Boxing Day they were facing a potentially tricky local derby against neighbours Horndean, formerly managed by Town boss Paul Ryan.

An up-and down-season has been remarkable for the form of skipper Aaron Fennemore, who is top scorer.

Town’s 3-2 defeat at Stockbridge in mid-December was typical. They went 0-2 down, levelled the scores with two Fennemore goals before half time, conceded a third in the second half and then won a late penalty. Although the Stockbridge keeper was sent off for arguing with the ref, Baker missed the spot kick against the stand-in.

In December Town had a 1-0 home win against Whitchurch, who had thrashed them 8-0 in October.

On the Saturday before Christmas the game against Downton at Love Lane was postponed due to frost.

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Flight of fancy Caroline Palmer won first prize of a trial flight in a glider at Lasham Gliding, Alton, in a recent competition in Life in Petersfield. Here’s the story of her day

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n 7 November Caroline Palmer went to Lasham to experience her prize flight.

The day was blue and sunny, perfect for a first time flight.

Caroline had practised on a computer game simulator to find out what to expect, but she was understandably nervous and excited on the day.

After a short briefing with the pilot, Bill Bradey, they began the flight with a tow start behind a light aircraft fitted with a tow hook. They climbed to around 2,000ft and then released from the tow plane to glide gently back to the ground.

Caroline was all smiles as she landed, and her first words were: “That was absolutely marvellous, breathtaking, better than a 747...”

She added: “My gliding lesson was good, as it was my birthday on Sunday. I was up in the air for about 25 minutes, and the experience was just fantastic.

The weather was brilliant, and

the views breathtaking. The instructor was very kind and took me through everything. I even had a go at flying. A big thank-you to Life in Petersfield and Lasham Gliding for organizing the competition.”

Trial flights make a wonderful gift at any time of the year and can start someone off on a route to a new and exciting hobby.

Caroline was also pleased to find out that her prize included three months’ membership, so she could return to Lasham for more flights as a member.

Lasham Gliding, www.lasham.org.uk.

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WHAT’S ON

What’s on JANUARY Monday 4 January Ludshott Photographic Club Social Evening Venue: St Lukes Church Hall Time: 7.45pm Contact: 01428 713735 Tuesday 5 January Community Forum - Petersfield and surrounding villages Venue: EHDC Council Offices Time: 6.30pm Wednesday 6 January Petersfield Photographic Society Venue: Petersfield Community Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 891026 Friday 8 January / 5 February First Friday Petersfield Venue: The Folly Upstairs Time: 12 noon Price: £18 per person (food & wine) Web: www.first-friday.org Saturday 9 January – Monday 11 February Alexander Jones - Bestiary Venue: Bedales The Gallery Time: Mon-Fri 2-5pm, Sat 10-1pm Price: Free

Contact: 01730 711511 Email: tickets@bedales.org.uk Saturday 9 and Wednesday 27 January Petersfield Beekeepers’ Association Venue: Community Centre Time: 7.45pm Contact: 02392 596720 Monday 11, Thursday 14, Friday 15 January Family History Courses Venue: Petersfield Community Centre Price: £60 (10 weeks) Contact: 01730 264472 Tuesday 12 - Saturday 15 January Henry V, by W Sussex Youth Theare Venue Minerva Theatre, Chichester Time: TBA. Contact: www.cft.org.uk Wednesday 13 January Petersfield Area Historical Society Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 263341 Thursday14 January Petersfield Gardeners’ Club Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 262545

Friday 15 and Friday 22 January at 7.30, Saturday 16 and 23 at 1pm and 6pm, Sunday 17 at 2pm Winton Players, Mother Goose Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Price: £8 and £6 under 18s Contact: 01730 268829 (tickets) or Lesley 01730 260952 Wednesday 20 January Petersfield Photographic Society Slide Competition Venue: Petersfield Community Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 891026 Friday 22 January Gary Crosby’s Nutroop Venue: Bedales Olivier Theatre Time: 8pm Price: £15/£13 conc.

Contact: 01730 711511 www.dunemusic.com Tuesday 26 January Poetry series - Kate Bingham Venue: Bedales The Olivier Theatre Time: 7.30pm Cost: £6 Contact: 01730 711511 Email: tickets@bedales.org.uk

Wednesday 27 January - Saturday 6 February Caldendar Girls, with Lynda Bellingham Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre Time: TBA Contact: www.cft.org.uk Thursday 28 January Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 267295 Saturday 30 January Southern Orchestral Concert Society Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 7.30pm Price: £17 Contact: 01730 261199 Saturday 30 January Dominic Holland – Comedy Venue: The Triangle Centre, Liss Time: 8pm Cost: £8 Contact: 01730 301000

FEBRUARY Tuesday 2 February Liss Horticultural Society Venue: The Triangle Centre, Liss Time: 8pm Contact: 01730 893454 Wednesday 3 February Petersfield Photographic Society – Aspects and use of photoshop Venue: Petersfield Community Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 891026

Venue: The Pop In Centre, High Street Time: 10-12noon Contact: 01730 268206 or 01730 302862 Saturday 6 February Petersfield Chamber Choir Soloists Venue: St Peter’s Church Time: 1pm. Price: Free Contact: 01730 263254 Email: dfrancombe@waitrose.com

Friday 5 February Battle Of The Bands Venue: TPS Time: 7pm Price: £3.50

Saturday 6 February On The Edge with Kevin Tomlinson Venue: Chawton Village Hall Time: 7.00pm Price: £10 Contact: 01420 542201

Saturday 6 February Petersfield Twinning Association Bring and Buy Sale and Coffee Morning

Wednesday 10 February Petersfield Area Historical Society Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre

Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 263341 Thursday 11 February Petersfield Gardeners’ Club Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 262545 Monday 15 - Saturday 20 February Hello Dolly!, by CAOS Venue: Minerva Theatre, Chichester.

Time & Price: TBA Contact: www.cft.org.uk Wednesday 17 February Petersfield Photographic Society – 2nd Print Venue: Petersfield Community Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 891026

Wednesday 17 February Petersfield Beekeepers’ Association Venue: Petersfield Community Centre Time: 7.45pm Contact: 02392 596720 Tuesday 23 February William Shakespeare’s The Rape Of Lucrece Venue: Bedales The Olivier Theatre Time: 7.30pm Price: £9 / 7conc Contact: 01730 711511 Thursday 25 February Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 267295 If you would like your event listed here, email details to info@lifemags.co.uk

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Issue 20 January/February 2010

COMPETITION

COMPETITION

WIN a Blu-Ray Player with

CLOSING DATE 1 FEBRUARY 2010

CJ HAMPSHIRE!!

ELECTRIC AVENUES Two local electrical appliance specialists, Graham Standing and C J Hampshire, take extra care to look after their customers and the environment

Panasonic has introduced an Eco Mode as standard in most of its VIERA TVs. By activating the Eco Mode, a photo sensor measures the ambient light conditions of the room and the picture settings adjust automatically. As a result, the TV uses less power in darkly-lit conditions without any compromise of the picture quality.

Eco Link also helps you to save energy by putting all connected Panasonic devices into sleep mode when they are not used.

Consumers can discover a new world of HD possibilities with Panasonic’s exceptional range of Blu-ray players and recorders.

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omestic appliance specialist and electrical retailers Graham Standing, of Midhurst, and C J Hampshire, of Liphook, know that choosing when to replace appliances and with what can be puzzling for people.

The personal and professional approach by Graham Standing and CJ Hampshire takes the hassle out of buying a new appliance.

Both companies are run by Mark Somerville, who is backed up by a trusted team of knowledgeable and friendly staff.

The companies offer local free installation and delivery of freestanding items and televisions.

They will give a free quote to replace built-in appliances and offer a co-ordinated ‘one-stop shop’ for products that require specialist gas, aerial or electrical support. Their qualified service engineers are able to service and repair most makes and models.

The companies share a large 3,000 sq ft warehouse, which means many products are available for immediate delivery. For any not in stock there is a quick and efficient ordering system. Larger paid-for items can be stored until www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

the householder is ready to take delivery, which can be especially helpful when refitting a kitchen for example or when some manufacturers only build to order.

Old appliances are taken away for recycling. A small fee (between £10 and £20) is charged for collection but there is nothing to pay for the recycling.

As a Panasonic Agent the staff at Graham Standing and C J Hampshire can offer specialist advice on Televisions, Blu-Ray players and DVDs. With the digital switch over due to take place in this area in 2012 they can help make an informed choice when upgrading your television.

Panasonic’s impressive range of award winning TVs and Blu-Rays offer a unique viewing experience with superior picture quality, sleek designs and ground-breaking technology to offer better quality, higher efficiency and thinner dimensions than previously available.

As people become more aware about environmental concerns, the power consumption of their electronic products presents itself.

To improve on the environmental impact of power consumption,

The benefits are: • HD image quality • High quality surround sound • High storage capacity • Extensive interactive functions Graham Standing Domestic Appliances Ltd, Rumbolds Hill, Midhurst, GU29 9BY. 01730 816219. mail@grahamstanding.co.uk www.grahamstanding.co.uk CJ Hampshire, 5 The Square, Liphook, Hants GU30 7AB 01428 722416 www.cjhampshire.co.uk L mail@cjhampshire.co.uk

Competition Graham Standing and C J Hampshire have generously offered a magnificent prize for the New Year – a Panasonic Blu-Ray disc player All you have to do to win the prize is to answer these questions:

• What is the name of the boss of both companies?

• When will the digital switch over take place?

• Name one benefit of a Pansonic Blu-Ray disc player?

Send your entries to: Panasonic Blu-Ray Competition, Life Magazines Ltd, 22 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JL. Or email: info@lifemags.co.uk Terms & Conditions Entries must be received by Monday 1 February. One entry per person. The winner will be decided by draw and announce in the March-April 2010 issue of Life in Petersfield. The judges’ decision is final.

No caash alternative is available. By entering the competition you accep that your data can be passed on to the sponsors, Graham Standing and C J Hampshire. Employees of Life Magazines and associates of of the sponsors are not allowed to submit entries.

COMPETITION WINNER Glenda Bougourd from Petersfield (pictured with Owen Pattinson) was the lucky winner out of a huge number of entries in our November/ December competition. Glenda won a £125 voucher to use at Owens Cycles. She says she is still amazed at winning first prize and is delighted to have got a new bike, “I had been considering buying a second hand one.” she says.

Congratulations!

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DIRECTORY

Local Contacts Emergency Services

1 The Spain, Sheep Street, £28-£40 01730 263261

Fire Hampshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters 023 8062 4000

Health

Council Numbers

Petersfield Hospital 01730 263221 (Petersfield Hospital Minor Injuries Unit 8am-8pm, (open every day) The Grange Surgery 01730 267722 The Swan Surgery 01730 264546

East Hampshire District Council 01730 266551 Petersfield Town Council 01730 264182

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

Helplines, Support Groups & Charities Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 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 (formerly the Countryside Agency) 0207 932 5800 PC Pete 01730 269569 Petersfield & District Lions Club 01730 266362 Relate 02392 827026 Samaritans 08457 909090 South Downs Association of Disabled People & Shop-mobility Services 01730 710474 Southern Water 0845 278 0845

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Advert Meon Springs Meon Therapy Michael Miller Morgan-Owen & Coates PAAC Peter Hoole Ltd Petersfield Pilates Picketts & Pursers Premier Property Primaveris Review Richard C Arnold Rowlands Funeral Services Searchmate Simply Store Steep House Nursing Home Steep Oil Tanks Taro Leisure Centre The Angel Hotel The Fitness Barn The Hearing Company TM Clothing PLC Trevor Towner Ltd Wainwright Garden Design Waterlooville Carpets Winchester Garden Machinery

Please mention Life Magazines when contacting an advertiser

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Leisure Local walks info www.hants.gov.uk/walking; www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ Petersfield Bowling Club 01730 264161 Petersfield Bridge Club 01730 263396 Petersfield & District Philatelic Society 01730 264518 Petersfield Library 01730 263451 Petersfield Museum 01730 262601 Petersfield Rugby Football Club 01730 269744/ 01730 265072 Petersfield Swimming Pool 01730 265143 Petersfield Town Football Club 01730 233416 Petersfield Town Juniors Football Club 07703 002676 Steep Lawn Tennis Club 01730 264999 Taro Leisure Centre 01730 263996 Walk to Health 01730 262792 Southsea Sub-Aqua Club 01730 301507

Travel General Public Transport Information Line 08706082608 www.traveline.org.uk

Airports Bournemouth Airport 01202 364 000 Gatwick Airport 08700 002 468 Heathrow Airport 08700 000 123 Luton Airport 01582 405 100 Southampton Airport 08700 400 009

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

Funeral Directors Rowlands Funeral Services 01730 262711 Michael Miller 01730 233244

Distribution Points

Advertisers in this issue Advert Alpha Graphics Anthony Edwards Archway Vets Arthur Bonnet Bath Travel Biscoes Bishops Bluebird Care Champneys Forest Mere Chocolate Frog Furniture Ltd Curves Cycle Life Dusk Till Dawn East Hill House Elstead Lighting Ltd Executive Windows Fit Hire Graham Standing Greys Coach Travel Hampshire Barn Interiors Harringtons Property Services House of Dragonfly Langrish House Lasham Gliding MacDonald Oates MacKarness & Lunt Meon Dental Practice

The Campaign to Protect Rural England 01962 843655 The Salvation Army (local branch) 01730 262820 Tourist Information Office 01730 268829 Winton House Centre (centre for Hospital Cars & Age Concern) 01730 266046

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Life in Petersfield is delivered directly to homes across the region.

It is also available from the following: Petersfield: Waitrose, Rams Walk

East Meon: East Meon Stores

Rogate: Village Stores

Library & Tourist Information Centre, The Square

Empshott: Grange Farm Shop

Nyewood: John Jenkins

Life Magazines, 22 High Street Froxfield: Froxfield Stores The Folly Wine & Ale House, Hillbrow: College Street Jolly Drover The Co-op, Moggs Mead Langrish: Heathside Stores, Durford Road Langrish House Hotel Petersfield Community Centre, Love Lane

Liphook: Champneys Forest Mere

The Taro Centre, and Petersfield Rugby Club, both Penns Place

Liss: Hillier Garden Centre Jade News Liss Forest Stores Tesco Express

Festival Hall Great Oak Hotel, Winchester Road Clanfield: Magic Box Newsagents

South Harting: Harting Stores Sheet: Half Moon Queens Head Steep: Owens Cycles Stroud: Seven Stars Trotton: Keepers Arms Southdowns Hotel

Rake: Sun Inn Rake Stores

If you would like your name to be added to this list please contact us at Life Magazines, 0845 051 7751 info@lifemags.co.uk Issue 20 January/February 2010

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