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Do you see what I see?

chance your child will have of developing normal adult vision.

So, the best way to ensure that your child has no underlying visual problems is to take them for an eye examination, which can be performed from as young as two and half years of age.

At Arnold’s Optometrists we use a wide selection of tests specifically designed for children, so your child does not need to be able to speak, recognise letters and/or be able to read for a qualified optometrist to make a competent assessment.

Optometrists Beth Wingfield and Sarah Arnold both agree; “Bringing your child for an eye examination at the pre-school stage is the best way to make sure that your child starts school being able to see clearly”.

However, an eye examination is not just about seeing clearly.

During the eye examination the optometrist will also check the health of the eye, determine if there is any sign of a lazy eye/ squint, check your child’s colour vision, and more.

Has your child got an undiagnosed vision problem?

Even though school is out for summer, a new term is just around the corner and many parents already have their ‘to-do’ list in preparation for the next school year.

• New School Shoes • New School Uniform • Haircut • School Supplies

Therefore, at Arnold’s Optometrists we recommend that children be taken for an eye examination by the age of three and every two years after this (unless your optometrist advises otherwise).

So, what if my child needs glasses?

The popularity of children’s frames has increased so much over the past couple of years (thanks to Harry Potter!) that your child will be spoilt for choice at Arnold’s Optometrists.

The NHS provides a voucher towards the cost of spectacle lenses for children and here at Arnolds we cover the rest, meaning no additional cost to you. These days there are no free NHS frames, But have you checked that your child will be able to see the but one of the ranges we offer is free of charge with the voucher. white board?

Other frame choices are also available, ranging from fashionable National statistics show that only 20% of children have their teen frames to the Flexon Titanium frames, which are virtually eyes tested regularly, whereas 92% of us will take our children indestructible and suitable for the more adventurous child. If to the dentist every year. What is worrying is that 20% of you are worried that your child is likely to break their glasses students starting their reception year have been found to have the moment they receive them, the NHS do offer repair vouchers an undiagnosed vision problem. (only for the current prescription).

Many of us remember the days when we had our eyes tested by Some children might only need their glasses for a couple of years the school nurse and assume that it is happening for our children. to help the eye while it is still growing and developing, other However, 70% of primary schools in England offer no visual children may need them for the rest of their lives. Either way, screening. Even if your child has had some form of ‘vision here at Arnold’s Optometrists, we have G.O.C. registered and check’ at school, this would not have included an examination qualified dispensing opticians who will ensure that you will get of the health of the eye, which is equally important. the best advice and the best products to suit your child’s needs.

Studies have also shown that undetected eye conditions can How should I prepare my child for the eye examination? have a direct link to a child’s educational performance. 80% Many young children may be nervous about attending their first of children with learning difficulties have an underlying visual eye examination so here is a list of things to consider: problem. In other words, if a child is having difficulties seeing • Schedule the eye examination for a time when what is on the white board or computer screen, they’re far more your child is well rested. likely than other children to become frustrated with the whole • Make the time to sit down and explain to learning process and consequently underperform. them what will happen during the eye exam, maybe they could watch while you have Therefore it is vital that you take your child to see a qualifed your eyes examined? optometrist before school starts, but the best part is that it will • Reassure your child that there are no wrong cost you nothing! In the UK, all children are eligible for a answers during the eye exam and encourage FREE NHS EYE EXAMINATION up to the age of 18 (as them to say exactly what they see. long as they are in full time education).

• Bring along a favourite toy and/or snack in case there is a waiting time or if your child I know my child can see, so why is an eye examination still so needs some familiar comfort. important?

So if your child has never had an eye examination, whatever age This maybe the case, but a child who has poor eyesight will they are, book an appointment at Arnold’s Optometrists soon for assume that their vision is ‘normal’ and will not complain. peace of mind, and have them going back to school being able to Babies are born with very immature brains and poor vision, see well enough to learn and play. which matures into normal adult vision by the time they have reached eight years old. However, their vision will only develop normally if they can see clearly. Therefore, if a child is eight or older before the problem is detected this may mean it is then too 3-4 Exchange Buildings, High Street, late to correct their vision fully.

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The autumn also brings the latest Education Supplement with photos and stories of local schools celebrating their exam results in August. We have just enjoyed the Summer Festivities, and now we can look forward to Butserfest, PYT’s autumn programme and the Goodwood Revival in September; the Heavy Horse ploughing contest in Rogate in October; and the Save the Children Fund Gift fair in the Festival Hall at the beginning of November.

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contents Reach in excess of 60,000 readers in East Hampshire, South West Surrey and West Sussex by advertising ac ross both our titles

contents 1 4 6

Welcome

Champagne moments

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interiors

Style

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Interiors

Kitchen surfaces and woodburning stoves Countdown to the ceremony, by Alana Hebenton

12 Weddings

16 Events

Petersfield Ups and Downs; Goodwood Revival

18 Stanbridge Business Park 20 Business profile

Planet Cruise sails to success

22 Education supplement A level results and schools directory

28 Back to school 30 Focus on Bakery Lane

32 Food and Drink

Apple pie order; Social Republic

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34 Profile

Liss novelist Penny Avis

36 Care

Facilities in the local area

38 Life update

New website; magazine survey

40 Gardening

Pippa Greenwood tips; award for Transform Landscapes

42 News

Success for Daniel Johnson; Triangle manager; Paul Hawes in final; Archway Vets

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Petersfield Youth Theatre grant and autumn schedule

46 What’s On

A diary of local events for September and October

47 Competition

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48 Directory

Local contacts; Advertising list; Distribution points

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Striped waterfall cardigan, £32.99, Tatty Hattie

style Short-sleeved, chunky knit in muted stripes, £39.99, Tatty Hattie

Faux-fur will carry through into winter Cardigan, £99, Rhona Russell

These will go with everything

Autumn Days Layer up your new season look with our pick of the most stylish wardrobe pieces hitting the shops of Petersfield this Autumn. By Lucy Blane

£48, Rhona Russell

Pair with jeans for an effortless smartcasual look

Long and lu xurious cardigan, £6 9.99, Tatty Hatti e

Dress, £84, Rhona Russell Edoardo Alessi Boots, £198, Rhona Russell

Peruzzi coat, £129.95, Dress, £89.95, Plumage

Jack pot items, Nutmeg

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Geraldine Keith gives insider information on installing a wood-burning stove

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here were many ‘stand-out’ moments in the building project we undertook in 2009. We were extending our house in Rogate to make a granny annexe at one end, and a bigger kitchen at the other. The builders started at the end of June saying “you should be right for Christmas” – and they weren’t far out.

Summer turned to autumn, and one bright November morning Derek, the builder, said “You’d better hurry up and get that wood-burner, it’s getting really cold and you’ll need it soon.”

We seemed a long way from sitting by the fire, the stone floor was half-down in the hall and a tarpaulin covered the hole where the bay window would be in the sitting room. But there was something in the tone of his voice.

“Derek,” I said nervously, “are you telling me that we won’t have central heating for Christmas?” Yes, that’s exactly what he was telling me.

That was a moment ... I had blindly clung to the belief that they would be gone by the end of December and had asked the whole family for Christmas.

Friends were coming to stay for New Year.

By the next day we had our wood-burner and by the day after it was up and running.

It saved our lives that winter and is the most pleasing investment we made.

We chose it largely because Derek recommended it, and because I like its clean lines and the glass in the door doesn’t fog up. Because of the way it protrudes in to the room (we have a very small fireplace) we get maximum heat from it.

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and hundreds of wood-burning stoves on the market – ‘olde wolde ones’, highly contemporary ones and many in between.

But, while the look is important, and the stove must sit well in its surroundings, the thing about wood-burners is their efficiency. Good wood-burners should be at least 70% efficient and, even more importantly, they are smokeless.

Maddy Harland, of Permaculture Magazine, writes: “The most important aspect to a good woodburner is that it is smokeless and has a double-burn system. This means the stove is designed to allow a fresh supply of oxygen above the fire. When you burn wood in a hot stove wood gas is released. Add oxygen and the gases are burnt that are otherwise sucked up the chimney, creating secondary combustion and producing extra heat as well as reducing emissions.”

Using a wood-burning stove offers a carbon neutral and sustainable heat source. Lara Matthews, of Halnaker Stoves in Chichester, says, “With the current economic climate, all of us are trying to cut back on our expenses and, as we are experiencing extra cold winters, the fear of the cost of keeping us warm is also keeping us awake at night.

“A woodburner will help reduce heating bills as it produces 80% plus heat into the room and uses less fuel than an open fire. They are a carbon neutral and sustainable heat source; they are safe to leave burning all night; and better for the environment and your pocket.”

Buying a wood-burner is no small investment. Ours, with all the necessary

fittings, cost around £1,200 two years ago, and there will be an installation charge.

But remember it is an investment you will only make once (a good woodburner will last a lifetime. The saving to be made on fuel bills, and on wood – a wood-burner once hot and operating efficiently burns very little wood) will depend on the stove you choose, the size and shape of the room it is in and on the insulation you have.

You will need a good source of wood, and well-seasoned (preferably for two years) dry wood will obviously burn most efficiently. Unseasoned wood is not just less efficient but produces tar deposits which can clog up your chimney.

Otherwise, maintenance of a woodburner is minimal. The chimney should be swept annually, and the rope inside the door might need replacing occasionally.

Halnaker Stoves have excellent information on their website regarding the stoves they sell and advice on buying and storing wood and its energy output.

Christmas 2009 came and went, the tarpaulin still flapping over the hole in the side of the sitting room.

But we happily huddled round our trusty wood burning stove and have been thankful for it ever since.

Contact Focus Stoves, Four Marks, Alton, 01420 561010 www.focusstoves.co.uk Halnaker Stoves, Chichester, 01243 773 247. www.halnakerstoves.co.uk

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Surface tension

Sharp curves, ABK InnoVent Stainless Steel with flush-mounted gas burners (Daulby & Tickle)

Encore chocolate sparkle (Arthur Bonnett)

Photo credit Michel Focard

Durable and elegant granite with stainless steel undermounted sinks (Anthony Edward Kitchens)

You can picture your dream kitchen – farmhouse, minimalist, ultra modern – but what surface do you choose for the worktops? Geraldine Keith looks at some of the options

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they used to be. Granite gives a kitchen a smart and elegant finish, it is the most durable surface and easy to maintain. It is natural and solid and, though templating and cutting mean it is not cheap to

install, once there it will last for years. Its density means almost nothing permeates the surface – no place for bacteria.

Black and grey granites tend to have a reflective quality because they are highly polished and have shiny elements which reflect light. But still a whole kitchen in black granite can look heavy. Many designers will mix surfaces – granite with wood looks good.

Lighter shades of granite are used as much as the blacks now, but they do not have such a highly polished finish.

A wooden worksurface has a comforting, timeless feel that brings warmth and personality to a kitchen. When new the wood will have several coats of oil and then regular oiling, particularly in the early stages, is important. It can be scarred by scratching or burning, but being solid, the wood can be sanded back and polished to bring it back to it’s Issue 30 September / October 2011

interiors Hygenic and stylish - continuous Corian for a seamless island (Daulby & Tickle)

The patina of this Oak worktop can only improve with the passing of the years. (Stephen Anthony Design)

original unblemished finish. Wood is probably the one surface that gains depth and character as it ages. Each oiling will give depth and texture to the surface.

Seemingly seamless, Corian can be moulded to form any shape, offering great flexibility of design in a kitchen. Island units can be made with the surface wrapped to the floor and sinks can be inset without a visible join. Up-stands can be moulded to worktops preventing water damage and offering such protection from bacteria that Corian is used in hospitals. But it isn’t clinical – there are a hundred colours to choose from and it isn’t cold like stone.

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boards. Encore and Corian are cleaned to an excellent finish with soap and water and E-cloths are good for polishing. Encore is in fact a thick reinforced acrylic surface moulded over a quality particleboard which can be fitted by kitchen installers.

Stainless steel worksurfaces have a stylish, ‘serious cook’ look which is clean and urban. The most bang up to date stainless steel worktop is ABK InnoVent which has an even sharper look and lends itself well to minimalist design.

The difference is that the material is thicker than most steel surfaces – 4mm to 200mm depending whether it is solid or with a rigid ‘sandwich’ construction.

I-Cooking induction elements or gas burners can be flush-mounted into the worktop and sinks can be welded in with a seamless finish. The surface can be brushed or matte – either look bang up to date.

Whatever worktop you choose, they

are the most hard-worked surface in your home and they all deserve and need a certain amount of loving care.

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Countdown

to the ceremony Alana Hebenton offers a timeline for when you’re planning a wedding.

to have a dress made and designed by Anne and Caroline.

Book your wedding car Nigel Moore at Country Style Wedding Cars has enquiries more than a year before the big day. Book early, especially if your wedding is planned for May-September.

8 - 10 months before

Choose your entertainment Always seek demo CDs to hear the sound and style of a band or DJ. Pianist/Vocalist, Oliver Sheen says: “Saturdays, especially, go very quickly.

Ceremony pieces should be selected early in case they're not already in the pianist's repertoire,” he says.

For added fun TJays Fun 4 All can provide a wide range of entertainment – including chocolate fountain hire and mobile discos.

Confirm the ceremony details Decide on arrangements and discuss the service, readings and music. For a church service, talk to the minister and the organist.

Organise your bridal party Choose your bridesmaids, best man, pageboys and ushers and make sure everyone knows their responsibilities, then pick your bridesmaids dresses.

Your wedding gift list Choose a retail house to have your gift list.

Vicky West, who married Chris at the Tithe Barn in August has given Life In Petersfield readers her top tips for a successful wedding on the opposite page

12 - 16 months before

Decide on a wedding date Visit a selection of venues early and choose your date.

Janet Sinclair from Stansted Park says “Favourite dates are in the summer holidays, but we have much more flexibility in spring and autumn.”

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Robina Talbot-Ponsonby is an experienced wedding planner.

Book the Church Whatever venue you want for the ceremony book early.

Set your budget Decide how much money you’ve got to play with and stick to it. You don’t want to start your married life in debt.

Hire your wedding planner A wedding consultant can be a great help. “Have a to-do list for each month; planning a little at a time is much more manageable,” says The Pink Pumpkin.

Book the caterer whether or not you have a planner.

Your wedding dress AnnaRkai Designs advise brides to visit them as soon as possible if you are planning

5-7 Months before

Choose the wedding rings Trevor Towner says you should think about wedding rings six months before the wedding.

“It takes approximately four weeks to make a wedding ring. Six weeks will allow time for a fitting and the inside of the rings to be engraved.”

Find your flowers Flowers include buttonholes, bouquets and flowers for the ceremony and reception.

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Just married Top tips from new bride Vicky West couples approach us seven months before the wedding, although we have taken bookings up to 18 months in advance. Plans can evolve over time as the look for the day takes shape.”

Your wedding stationery A special illustration for your invitations needs to be ordered promptly. Paperhello can set your illustration in any location – you bicycling past your house!

Just send photographs of the characters to appear and they will talk you through the process.

The wedding cake A fruit cake can be made months in advance; Victoria sponges, cupcakes and profiteroles can wait. Order now.

The honeymoon plans Consult your travel agent and discuss possible destinations and prices. Book early if you’re going at peak season.

Check your passport is in date and whether you need visas.

Order foreign currency.

Change your details If you are changing your name, allow at least six weeks for a new passport. Notify your bank, doctor, dentist, etc.

3 months before

Invitations Send out invitations and make a Venues

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list of acceptances and refusals.

Hen and stag parties Pamper Party has a range of hen party activities. Freya Natural Therapy offers taster massages. Alternatively you can relax in private and have a 20 minute massage while your friends enjoy themselves.

2 months before Outfit Try on the outfit, including head-dress, shoes, underwear and jewellery and make sure everything is comfortable.

1 month before

Have a final hair/make-up practice to make sure you are completely happy. Remind your groom to have a trim and to write his speech.

- Collect bridal gown and bridesmaids’ dresses.

- Send table plans to the caterer.

- Shop for the honeymoon.

Sarah Evans at the Priority Beauty Studio recommends a course of 3 weekly PRIORI® CoffeeBerry® skin peels to smooth lines, reduce pigmentation and redness creating the perfect base for your wedding makeup.

1 week before

The reception Decide the receiving line order.

Cars

Country Style Wedding Cars 01730 816127, www.countrystylecars.co.uk

Langrish House, 01730 266941, Entertainment www.langrishhouse.co.uk Oliver Sheen, 01730 231887, www.oliversheen.com Wedding Planner The Pink Pumpkin, 01483 233 T Jays Fun 4 All, 01730 268 791, 490, www.thepinkpumpkin.co.uk www.tjaysfun4all.co.uk

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Brief ushers and bridal party members and make a clear timetable to gather the receiving line. If there is no MC choose one of the ushers with a good clear voice to make announcements.

One or two days before

Chris Pickett at Picketts and Pursers suggests cleaning your engagement ring. “We offer cleaning with our compliments.”

Rehearse the ceremony.

Emergencies Make a kit bag with a sewing kit, first aid, and other things you think you might need.

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Flowers

Flower Bazaar, 07921 023 146, www.theflowerbazaar.co.uk

Stationery

Paperhello, 07930 137939, www.paperhello.com

Dress

AnnaRkai Designs 01730 821765

Beauty

Priority Beauty Studio 01730 231792, www.prioritybeautystudio.com

• Whether you are planning your wedding yourself or whether you have enlisted the help of a wedding planning professional, take some time out for yourself! Book a pamper day or just take some much-needed me time.

• Book a trial appointment for how you want your hair and make-up to look on the big day. This way you know exactly what you are getting.

• When researching venues and entertainment, try to get the best value for your money. Divide the overall cost by the length of time you will have it for and you will work out the price per minute value.

• If you have a particular brand in mind, shop around.

• On the day of your wedding, remember a pair of flat shoes or sandals for later on in the day.

You’ll be glad you did!

• When it comes to food and flowers, think local and in-season. This helps to keep costs down and works in favour of both you and your supplier.

• It’s lovely to have mementoes and keepsakes from your big day, but don’t stress out when it comes to scrapbooks and guestbooks.

Why not suggest to a friend that they organize one as your wedding present?

• Friends and family will want to help in lightening the load, but be specific with any instructions as you don’t want any fallings out!

• A professional photographer is a must if you want beautiful photographs that you can treasure forever.

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of quality Trevor Towner puts his stamp on the design of the Diamond Jubilee Hallmark

Petersfield Master Goldsmith Trevor Towner has designed a special Diamond Jubilee Hallmarked collection to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne in 2012.

Trevor Towner has been proud to create beautiful pieces in 1977, 2000, 2002 and for this Diamond Jubilee Hallmark.

With more than 50 years experience in his craft, he has created items that will become heirlooms of the future.

He specialises in making one-off hand-made pieces of jewellery, repairs, and for an exceptional gift, the new Hallmark can be applied.

The chosen mark depicts a young Queen Elizabeth wearing an oversized crown in a diamond shape surround.

The mark can be struck in gold, silver, platinum or palladium.

Heritage of quality The Diamond Jubilee Hallmark forms a link with the Medieval past and for over 700 years we have enjoyed a heritage of quality. Hallmarking dates back to 1300 when a statute of Edward I instituted the assaying (testing) and marking of precious metals. The aim was to protect against fraud and is one of the oldest forms of consumer protection.

The Diamond Jubilee in the same year as the London Olympic Games makes 2012 an unprecedented year. It is unlikely that a Diamond Jubilee Hallmark will be created for a long time due to the ages of Prince Charles and Prince William when they ascend the throne.

Trevor Towner (left) with Hector Miller, Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company

The Diamond Jubilee Hallmark was launched at Goldsmiths’ Hall on 5th July 2011 in the presence of Princess Michael Of Kent. The new mark runs until October 2012.

Trevor Towner and his wife Jill attended the event and were proud to witness the Master Assayer strike the first piece to receive the Hallmark at Goldsmiths‘ Hall.

The other Assay Offices of Great Britain – Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh – were represented at the ceremony.

The other special Hallmarks to be celebrated since the Queen’s Coronation in 1953 are: 1977 The Silver Jubilee 2000 The Millennium 2002 The Golden Jubilee

18 ct white gold tanzanite & diamond ring www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

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PUAD raises more than £13,000

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ood weather brought riders of all abilities from far and wide to the 2011 Petersfield Ups and Downs (PUAD) Charity Bike Ride. A total 609 riders took part over three different courses.

More than 100 riders raised sponsorship

money for their own charity or community causes – some £9,000. On the day, PUAD raised a total £4,000 for its three charities for 2011: Naomi House, Alzheimer's Society and The Rosemary Foundation.

The largest team of the day was from

Drawn to the plough Former Chairman of the association Bob Mowland in the early days of the organisation

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ome 10,000 visitors and 40 teams are expected at the annual horse Ploughing Match at Slade Farm, Rogate, on Sunday 16 October.

This is the 40th Anniversary of the event run by Southern Counties Heavy Horse Association (SCHHA) and organizers hope that it will be the biggest so far with some 100 heavy horses participating. All the major heavy horse breeds will be represented, from Shires to Clydesdales to Ardennes.

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There will be a dog show, a craft marquee, trade stands and children’s amusements.

The SCHHA encourages young people to get involved to “keep alive the tradition of horses working on the land”.

There will be opportunities for firsttimers to participate in the novice ploughing classes accompanied by an experienced assistant.

Contact: John Lovatt 02392 378026 or 07778 813744

Gareth Gammon with his daughters Lulu and Poppy (left) and Sam and Abbie Mitchell

Sheet Scouts, who were raising money for their new building. Large teams also came from Petersfield RFC, Lionel Fanshaw's ‘The Spare Tyres’, and Winton Players who rode the course in colourful costumes. www.puad.org

Glorious Goodwood

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he Goodwood Revival from 16 to 18 September is a unique chance to revel in the glamour of motor sport from a romantic golden era at one of the world’s most authentic circuits.

The Revival relives the glory days of the Goodwood Motor Circuit – the only event of its kind to be staged entirely in the nostalgic time capsule of the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

The weekend offers classic cars, on-track circuit action, a purposebuilt recreation of the Earls Court Motor Show in the 1950s and 60s, period fashion, motor cycles, and a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Spitfire fighter plane.

Visitors can leave the modern world behind and join motor sport heroes such as Sir Stirling Moss, Richard Attwood, John Surtees and Derek Bell in a reincarnation of flatout racing around a classic track.

Entry is by advance booking only. There will be no admission without a ticket, and you cannot buy one on the day. Tickets cost £113 for the weekend (£56 for a young person aged 13-19); and from £36 per day (£54 on Saturday and Sunday). www.goodwood.co.uk

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T F E AT U R E

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design

BEFORE

Personal project management and attention to detail are key aspects of the experienced design and building services offered by Premier Property Premier Property designs, builds and finishes top quality home improvements. These can be complete renovations, or individual kitchens, bathrooms and all types of building work.

Founded 10 years ago, the Hampshire company remains a friendly family firm, still run by David and Suzanne Harding and dedicated to its many happy clients. They say: The emphasis with Premier Property is to provide a personal service tailored to the customers’ needs.

How Premier Property works “David project manages every job,” explains Suzanne. “Project management means that David is the point of contact throughout and will discuss every step of the work with customers. We aim to remove all stress and confrontation commonly experienced during building projects.

“We excel at extensions, total refurbishment, kitchens and bathrooms and we take on many kinds of projects. We never take on more than one major project at a time.

AFTER

Three recent jobs have included: • a large patio area and small kitchen extension in Chichester • total redesign and refurbishment of a barn in Petersfield, which included moving walls and supplying and installing the kitchen and two bathrooms, all windows were replaced and new oak beams fitted throughout • a new high spec men’s shower facility at a Surrey golf club.

Many testimonials David Harding says: “the many testimonials we have received show how much we succeed in our goals. We set out to provide a very personal service, starting with imaginative and practical design, finishing each job to a very high standard.

“We build trust and respect with each other, and we respond to any challenges which arise. We can make our clients’ dreams come true, and we achieve that with our dedicated service – applying ourselves single-mindedly to each individual customer and the job in hand.”

What our customers say “David was very helpful and forthcoming with design ideas and suggestions. Some of his ideas proved inspirational and have made the final product a class above the rest.” Mark and Ruth, Petersfield.

“The club are very pleased with the finished product. Having completed one project [on time and to budget] we are now involved in a another one with Premier Property. Need I say more” Surrey Golf Club.

High standards Premier Property have built up a team of trusted, reliable and high quality tradesmen. The Premier Property professionals share the company’s high standards and sense of customer service.

“We are proud of our reputation,” David adds. “We are wellknown for our reliability and our superb start-to-finish building service. We aim to fulfil – and surpass – the expectations of clients, who are kept in constant contact every step of the way.”

Contact For more information about Premier Property’s special service, call 01730 710028 or 07887 706440. Email: info@premproperty.co.uk Visit: www.premproperty.co.uk

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spotlight on - stanbridge business park

Photographs: Honeycomb Creatives

Spotlight on

Stanbridge Business Park Life in Petersfield takes a closer look at the work going on at Stanbridge Farm.

As the farming industry developed, brothers Peter and Richard Caines knew their farm would have to follow.

Specialising in dairy and making use of their redundant farm buildings, the farm is now home to a range of businesses. Offering everything from photography to beauty therapy, we find out more about the new Stanbridge Farm.

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tanbridge and Heath farms are owned by Peter and Richard Caines. The brothers’ grandfather came up from the west country to Heath Farm; and Stanbridge (on the road from Petersfield to South Harting) was purchased by their parents. Until this year the farm was the site of the second of two commercially run dairy herds.

“Historically the farm was like most others, with a mix of agricultural enterprises: cows, beef, chicken, potatoes, corn etc, but the modern farm requires specialization and the brothers have concentrated their efforts towards the dairy industry,” they say.

“Resisting the move towards organic production, but keen to see high welfare standards in a commercially viable up to date dairy unit, they have invested heavily in the Heath dairy buying quota. We have built a new parlour and loose house barns and kept on top of environmental requirements associated

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with large quantities of slurry.”

In the last 10 years the number of dairy farmers in the country has dwindled at an alarming rate and the area around Petersfield has not been spared. In efforts to generate a non-agricultural income stream that might support the farm through a period of low milk price, the Caines converted some old redundant farm buildings at Heath farm (the hen house, the bull pen and the old tractor shed) into offices to let.

“It became apparent very quickly that we were providing a much sought after working environment,” they say. “We were ideally situated, close enough to Petersfield to be convenient but rural enough to enjoy the farming aspect. The cows made popular neighbours and the offices have a high quality finish with modern amenities while retaining their farm heritage and of course there is no shortage of free parking.

“Stanbridge Farm dairy was too small

to be viable and the buildings too small to expand. It made absolute sense to amalgamate the herds and build more offices. We have created a courtyard of single storey converted buildings with exposed rafters, underfloor heating and air source heat pumps. The offices are cheaper than the high street and make sense whichever side of the fence you sit!

“We are definitely not turning our back on the cows and these changes work hand in hand with our farming activity. Being on site landlords and keen to build a rapport with our tenants, we can address small issues very quickly. We enjoy sharing the space with our tenants and find the mix and variation of local businesses fascinating.

“Despite the doom and gloom of the economy we are full, proving that if you offer what people want there is always a market. It is always worth giving us a call and Richard would welcome your enquiries.”

Stanbridge Farm, 07801542422.

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Priority Beauty Studio Sarah Evans relocated Priority Beauty Studio to Stanbridge Farm as after 10 months of setting up the studio needed to expand to accomodate her increasing client base. Having been a therapist for 20 years and a current lecturer in beauty therapy at Peter Symonds college in Winchester, Sarah enjoys both the hands on approach with her treatments and passing on her knowledge and experience to students.

Her cosy barn at Stanbridge is an ideal rural location to relax and renew yourself with a wide range of treatments. Specialist cosmeceutical brand Priori® is Sarah’s chosen range as the results are phenomenal.

Clients have experienced a significant reduction of lines, sensitivity, rocacea and scarring from the facials and products.

Bespoke treatments are important for Sarah to offer as

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According to the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, MaxAd is “just what our members have been requesting.”

Call MaxAd on 01730 231777 or come by to discuss your recruitment challenges over a coffee!

Source Trading Ltd Living in Petersfield, Stanbridge Farm was the perfect location for Stephen Clark’s business, Source Trading. “At Stanbridge farm it is quiet, yet has easy access to all the major routes,” says Stephen. This access is particularly important because at Source Trading, Stephen travels the world

to source different blends of tobacco. Not trading in the UK, Stephen then goes on to sell these blends to a variety of countries around the world, including Europe, Asia and South America. Stephen loves to travel and it was this passion that initially attracted him to the job when he started in 1982.

Honeycomb Creatives

Local videographer, Richard Ford and photographer, Stephane Rocher, have run their own independent businesses for many years. Having met, they realized how much they had in common and the idea of joining forces came about.

Having jumped through the hoops of setting up their own businesses, Stephane and Richard wanted to help their clients avoid the same hurdles.

Adding website design to their services has been extremely well received. Combined with ongoing business advice and technical support, clients get everything they need to visualize their business.

Honeycomb Creatives, was formed as a collaboration of professionals. They moved to their fantastic barn and studio at Stanbridge Farm to be able to work closely with their clients in a creative

environment. Good coffee and a relaxed atmosphere included!

Richard explains: “We help small and large businesses save valuable time sourcing the services they need by providing everything under one roof for them. As well as providing your website, photography, video and help with social media, we’ll give you all the technical support you need”.

“We love being on the farm.

The studio is a bright, airy and inviting space, and we even have the odd dairy cow strolling past to say ‘hello’ from time to time!”

Honeycomb Creatives, 01730 858252

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business profile

Sailing to success

How a Petersfield husband and wife team have made their business, Planet Cruise, one of the UK’s most successful companies. Nick Keith reports

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hen Gary and Jenny West set up a business selling cruises at their home in Petersfield they little knew that within five years it would become one of the fastest growing and most successful companies in the country.

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made redundant by P & O and then she became pregnant with their son Samuel. As she and Gary both worked within the travel industry, the idea was born for Planet Cruise, a niche market company to sell cruise holidays.

Jenny did the initial testing and the

business earned ÂŁ120,000 in revenue in the first year of trading. Planet Cruise started in earnest in 2006 when Gary came on board.

Gary, who grew up in Haslemere and went to Woolmer Hill School, had been a director at Royal Caribbean. He completed an MBA at Ashridge College between 2003 and 2005.

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business profile “The cruise market was very robust,” Gary recalls, “and 95% of people who take a cruise holiday go cruising again.”

In May 2006 Planet Cruise moved to its present location in the Petersfield Office Park, Bedford Road, with a handful of staff in one room of 500 sq ft. Initially the business was niche market reselling – taking packages from the cruise operators and selling them on to customers.

In June that year they organized their first reader offer, from Southampton to the Mediterranean; they brought in some additional part-timers to help with phone selling, and achieved some £45,000 worth of sales.

Since 2007 reader offers in newspapers have become a key product for the business.

Now the national press – such as The Times, the Daily Telegraph, the Daily Express and the Daily Mail – feature regular advertisements and cruise supplements in association with Planet Cruise.

In 2008, the year that Lehman brothers went bankrupt, the Wests appointed a commercial director, Simon Morris, who had worked for Thomas Cook.

“That was a difficult three months after Lehmans,” says Gary. “But we have always managed to keep ahead of the ever-changing market by analyzing it and looking out for opportunities.”

In 2009 Planet Cruise’s sales rose to £13.5m (with a staff of 26), up from £603,000 in 2006. They will achieve an expected £30 million plus this year – representing annual growth of 182%.

Today Planet Cruise has a staff of more than 50, with great emphasis on customer service. “I want each customer to be treated as if they were my parents,” says Jenny.

They have gone into home shopping TV and Jenny goes to Peterborough to front the only cruise programme, on Freeview on Tuesday evenings. www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

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The Wests once believed that the company would go entirely online but, although their website gets more than 50,000 hits a day, most of Planet Cruise’s business is done on the telephone. Their Petersfield call centre is closed for only four days a year.

Planet Cruise has been winning awards since the start. In 2010 they were fifth in the Sunday Times list of the Fast Track 100 companies, sponsored by Virgin; they were Cruise Agent of the Year as well as having the Most Improved Revenue and the Biggest Year on Year sales growth by a call centre.

Lawyers awarded STEP Diplomas MacDonald Oates LLP, solicitors with offices in Petersfield and Midhurst are pleased to announce that Partner James Sawers and solicitor Rebecca Reid have Rebecca Reid been awarded the reputable MacDonald Oates LLP STEP (Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners) Diploma for England and Wales with legal executive Jessica Pye having been awarded the STEP Certificate in Will Preparation.

Invited to Number 10 Downing Street

This year the Association of Cruise Experts (ACE) made Planet Cruise Agency of the Year. In the summer Gary and Jenny were among 150 guests invited to 10 Downing Street in recognition of their achievements.

Now the company is a member of ABTA, selling tour holidays, as well as cruises, offering a wide range of trips to exotic locations, from the Far East to South America, Australasia, and Alaska. Their holidays can be packages or personally made for customers.

Gary and Jenny have bought a new home in Petersfield recently and plan to move in next year with their son Samuel, who is now eight, and daughter Lily, aged five. They are also expanding their office space, taking a neighbouring floor at the Office Park.

They attribute their success to keeping a close eye on a market which they know well, and moving swiftly to package holidays immediately new destinations become available. They say Planet Cruise has “only scratched the surface” with a market share of between 1 and 1.5%.

Planet Cruise, 0800 840 1075. www.planetcruise.co.uk

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STEP is the specialist professional body dealing with trust and estate planning and its membership includes a wide range of professionals including accountants, bankers, financial advisors as well as other legal professionals.

The STEP diploma provides practitioners with the necessary technical know-how in this vital and ever changing field of private client work. The continued support provided to STEP members helps ensure that practitioners are offering the best and most appropriate advice to their clients.

James Sawers said: “I am very pleased to have completed my STEP studies after a number of years practising in this field of work. The STEP symbol represents professionalism and dedication to private client services, credentials at the core of MacDonald Oates LLP. The Professional Standards binding on all STEP members should provide our clients with confidence that we will continue to provide educated and tailored advice when dealing with the individual needs of our clients.”

MacDonald Oates LLP offers a wide range of private client services including Will Preparation, administration of estates, probate applications, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection applications and other elderly and personal legal matters. The capability of the firm extends to increasingly specialised advice in contested probate matters from the litigation department, providing a full service firm to its clients. Please contact James Sawers at our Midhurst Office or Robert Sawers at our Petersfield office for further details.

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Schools around

education supplement

Directory of local schools

Churcher’s strong year

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his has been another strong year for Churcher’s rounded off by an excellent set of A Level results.

“Once again, the depth and breadth of achievement is exceptional, 100% pass rate with 80% of all the exams taken graded at the top levels of A*, A or B grade and over half at A* and A grade,” says Simon Williams, Headmaster.

“This year some of the students have looked for extra academic challenge by taking on a new qualification based upon personal research projects.

Free to choose their own topics of research and with the special use of university facilities, we have had everything from toxic shock syndrome in dogs to fuel price hedging, King Alfred’s legacy in Winchester and the design of computer software programmes for musical composition.

“As always exceptional quality not only comes within the more traditional academic areas but also in the aesthetic as well. It is very unusual for one’s exam

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lton Convent School students celebrated their A level results in August – jumping for joy even in the rain. And 93% gained A* to B grades.

Mrs Sue Kirkham, headmistress, said: “Traditionally we know we are well above national averages, but I was particularly pleased to see that this year we gained over twice the national average for the coveted A* grade. All our students have places at their chosen universities.”

Four of the 12 students achieved As and A* in at least three subjects – Beth O’Dell, Elise Rattigan, Eleanor Shipton, Rochelle Sylvester and Charlotte Wong.

Alton Convent School, Judith Page, 01420 82070, www.altonconvent.org.uk work to be displayed to the public but one of our A Level artist’s work, a series of portraits of wounded soldiers from Afghanistan, is so stunning that the portraits are now on permanent display in the Tower of London.

Churcher’s, 01730 263033

Bedales’ Oxbridge success

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edales students have achieved excellent A & AS Level results for 2011 with 40% of all grades at A* to A, and 70% of all grades at A* to B. This is a significant improvement on last year, with the vast majority achieving the results they need as they embark on their higher education careers.

Keith Budge, Headmaster of Bedales Schools, said: “We have seen a record number of UCAS applications this year and the highest number of Oxbridge offers since 2004.”

Six students achieved places at Oxbridge.

Josie Bentley at Magdalen College, Oxford to read Music after achieving the highest

grade (D1) in Cambridge Pre-U Music, along with 2 A grades in French and Classics. During her school career she was awarded the ABRSM Laura Marco prize and a silver bursary for achieving the highest distinction (145/150) in national Grade VIII Flute exams.

Also winning Oxford places are: Head Girl Grace Warde-Aldam who will read Fine Art; Hannah Keenan, who achieved the Cecily Eastwood award for her contribution to the school, is to read Management and Economics; Tabatha Curry will read Maths. Imogen Kirby will read Natural Sciences at Cambridge.

Bedales, 01730 711569

Diamond model

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n September 2011 The Royal School becomes the first school in Surrey to follow the ‘diamond teaching model’. Lynne TaylorGooby, Headmistress of the school, explains: “This means co-education at the youngest ages, single sex through the Prep department to GCSEs then a co-educational Sixth Form (see diamond diagram).

“This model provides all of the social 22

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and family benefits of co-education. It ensures the same holiday dates, makes transport easier and creates continuity and consistency for the whole family.

“In independent schools there are also financial benefits to some families who may be able to make use of sibling discounts and pass down uniform and equipment etc.

“Outside the classroom there are many other benefits such as the School

Excellent year

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upils at Prior’s Field School, Godalming, celebrated some excellent A Level results in August.

One fifth of all grades were A* with nearly half A*/A and 81% A*to C. In the creative arts over three quarters of students achieved A* or A, and in maths and physics two thirds achieved these top grades.

Head Teacher Julie Roseblade, said: “We are extremely proud of our A-level students; they have worked very hard to achieve these results .’”

The next Open Day is on Saturday 1 October from 10am to 1pm.

Contact the Admissions Manager on 01483 810551. www.priorsfieldschool.com

production and a four part choir. The older girls no longer engage in protracted correspondence with boys’ schools in order to ensure some male guests at dances and all benefit from the demystifying of the opposite sex.

“Teaching boys and girls separately gives both genders the opportunity to maximize their learning in a way that no carefully differentiated co-ed environment can. In a Diamond school, both girls and boys will benefit from a curriculum and a style of teaching and pastoral care designed especially to meet their needs.“ The Royal School, 01428 605805, www.royal-school.org Issue 30 September / October 2011

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The Petersfield School is an outstanding school An exceptionally high proportion of students now achieve five or more A* to C grades at GCSE, including English and mathematics Excellent relationships characterise this caring school which holds equality of opportunity for all at the heart of its ethos

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from 9.00am to 1.00pm Come and see what your local school has to offer The Petersfield School Cranford Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3LU

T 01730 263119 F 01730 265869 E school@petersfieldschool.com www.petersfieldschool.com

We grow enquiring minds Open Days 15 October & 26 November To book a place on one of our open mornings or to arrange a visit, please contact Tricia Bryanton, Assistant Registrar on T: 01730 711569 E: admissions@bedales.org.uk Bedales Schools, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 2DG

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Directory of Schools Buriton Primary School (4-11, 95 on roll) Head: Mrs D Brown High Street, Buriton, Petersfield Hants, GU31 5RX 01730 263526 headteacher@buriton. hants.sch.uk Clanfield Junior School (7-11, 268 on roll) Head: Mr. Mark Pickering Little Hyden Lane, Clanfield, Waterlooville, PO8 ORE 02392 593209 adminoffice@clanfield. hants.sch.uk www.clanfield.hants.sch.uk Strongly committed to developing children’s thinking skills and looking at the whole child.

Establishing a balance between academic success and emotional and artistic development.

Easebourne C of E Primary School (4-11, 186 on roll) Head: Mr A Bain Easebourne, Midhurst, W Sussex, GU29 OBD 01730 813266 office@easebourne.wsussex.sch.uk www.easebourne.wsussex.sch.uk East Meon C of E School (4-11, pre-school 2-4, 61 on roll) Head: Mrs Sharon Taylor Chapel Street, East Meon, Petersfield, GU32 1NR 01730 823218 adminoffice@eastmeon. hants.sch.uk www.eastmeon.hants.sch.uk Froxfield C of E Infant School (4-7, 41 on roll) Head: Mrs Sue Barry High Cross, Froxfield, GU32 1EG 01730 827251 adminoffice@froxfield. hants.sch.uk www.froxfield.hants.sch.uk Greatham Primary School (4-11, 208 on roll) Head: Miss S N Badawi Petersfield Road, Greatham, Nr Liss Hampshire, GU33 6HA 01420 538224 info@greathamschool.co.uk www.greathamschool.co.uk Herne Junior School (7-11, 299 on roll) Head: Tony Markham Love Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4BP 01730 263746 admin@herne.hants.sch.uk www.herne.hants.sch.uk Hollycombe Primary School (5-11, 93 on roll) Head: Mrs S Fiske Wardley Green, Milland, Liphook,

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Hants, GU30 7LY 01428 741332 office@hollycombe.wsussex.sch.uk www.hollycombe.wsussex.sch.uk Langrish Primary School (4-11, 210 on roll) Head: Mrs Claire Hanson Ramsdean Road, Stroud, Hants, GU32 3PJ 01730 263883 adminoffice@langrish. hants.sch.uk www.langrish.hants.sch.uk Liphook (C of E) Junior School (7-11, 345 on roll) Head: Ms Michelle Frost Avenue Close, Liphook, Hants GU30 7QE 01428 722490 office@liphook-jun. hants.sch.uk Liss Infant School (4-7, 180 on roll) Head: Mrs Teresa Offer Hillbrow Road, Liss, GU33 7LQ 01730 892666 dblack@lissinfant.hants.sch.uk www.lissinfant.hantssch.uk Liss Junior School (7-11, 243 on roll) Head: Andrew Burford Hillbrow Road, Liss.

GU33 7LQ 01730 892292 info@lissjunior.hants.sch.uk www.lissjunior.hants.sch.uk Midhurst C of E Primary School (4-11, 190 on roll) Head: Mr M. Barns Ashfield Road, Midhurst, GU29 9JX 01730 813526 office@midhurstpri.w-sussex.sch.uk www.midhurst-primaryschool.co.uk Mill Chase Community School (11-16, approximately 750 pupils on roll) Head: Mrs Jacqueline Adams Mill Chase Road, Bordon, Hants, GU35 0ER 01420 472132 enquiries@millchase. hants.sch.uk www.millchase.hants.sch.uk Petersfield Infant School (4-7, 275 on roll) Head: Mrs Linda Lee St Peter’s Road, PetersfieldGU32 3HX 01730 263048 adminoffice@petersfieldinf.hants.sch.uk www.petersfield-inf. hants.sch.uk Rake CE Primary School (4-11, 75 on roll) Head: Mr D. Bertwistle London Road, Rake, Liss, GU33 7JH

01730 892126 head@rake.w-sussex.sch.uk www.rake.w-sussex.sch.uk Rogate CE Primary School (4-11, 60 on roll) Head: Mrs Mandy Hall School Lane, Rogate, Petersfield, GU31 5HH 01730 821329 office@rogate.w-sussex.sch.uk www.rogate.w-sussex.sch.uk Harting C of E Primary School (4-11, 110 on roll) Head: Johnny Culley Tipper Lane, South Harting, Petersfield, GU31 5QT 01730 825388 office@harting.wsussex.sch.uk www.harting.w.sussex.sch.uk Sheet Primary School (4-11, 112 on roll) Head: Mrs Kathy Iles School Lane, Sheet, Petersfield, GU32 2AS 01730 263310 kathy.iles@sheet.hants.sch.uk www.sheetprimaryschool. co.uk Stedham Primary School (5-10, 76 on roll) Head: Mrs Sally Dreckmann School Lane, Stedham, Midhurst, 01730 813522 office@stedham.wsussex.sch.uk www.stedham.wsussex.sch.uk Steep C of E (voluntary controlled) Primary School (4-11, 96 on roll) Head: Mrs Lou Romans 95-97 Church Road, Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DE 01730 263988 admin@steep.hants.sch.uk www.steep.hants.sch.uk St Matthew’s C of E (aided) Primary School (4-11, 167 on roll) Head: Mrs Jane Kent Drift Road, Blackmoor, GU33 6BN 01420 472844 adminoffice@st-matthews. hants.sch.uk www.st-matthews. hants.sch.uk West Meon Primary School (4-11, 87 on roll) Head: Mrs Hilary Hopkins Church Lane, West Meon, GU32 1LF 01730 829213 Amanda.davidson@ westmeon.hants.sch.uk State Secondary Schools: Bohunt School (11-16, co-ed, 1280 on roll) Head: Mr Neil Strowger) Longmoor Road, Liphook, GU30 7NY 01428 724324 enquiries@bohunt.

hants.sch.uk www.bohunt.hants.sch.uk

Tuesley Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RS 01483 423526 college@godalming.ac.uk www.godalming.ac.uk

Cowplain Community School & Business Centre (11-16, co-ed, 1060 on roll) Head: Mr D R Rowlinson Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville PO8 8RY 02392 612020 office@cowplainschool.co.uk www.cowplainschool.co.uk Horndean Technology College (11-16, co-ed, 1300 on roll) Head: Julie Summerfield Barton Cross, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9PQ 02392 594325 general@horndeantc. hants.sch.uk www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk Midhurst Rother College (11-18, co-ed, 925 on roll) Principal: Dr Joe Vitagliano Midhurst Site, North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DT 01730 812451 Eastbourne Site: Wheelbarrow Castle, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9AG 01730 812371 enquiries@mrc-academy.org www.mrc-academy.org

South Downs College (14-16 for vocational training, 16-19 for sixth form, co-ed, 5,000 total full time students on roll) Principal: Michael Oakes College Road, Waterlooville, Hants, PO7 8AA 023 9279 7979 www.southdowns.ac.uk college@southdowns.ac.uk Sparsholt College Hampshire (incorporating Andover College) (16-18 and adults 19+ Co-ed 2,500 on roll) Principal: Tim Jackson Sparsholt, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2NF 01962 776441 enquiry@sparsholt.ac.uk www.sparsholt.ac.uk

Mill Chase Community Technology College (11-16, co-ed, 710 on roll) Head: Mrs Jackie Adams Mill Chase Road, Bordon, Hants, GU35 0ER 01420 472132 enquiries@millchase. hants.sch.uk www.millchase.hants.sch.uk

Oaklands Catholic Voluntary Aided Secondary School (11-18, co-ed, 1200 on roll) Head: Matthew Quinn Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville Hants PO7 7BW 02392 259214 oaklandscatholic@ oaklands.hants.sch.uk www.oaklands.hants.sch.uk Intake of mainly Catholic children plus other Christian denominations.

The Petersfield School (11-16, co-ed, 1240 on roll) Head: Nigel Poole Cranford Road, Petersfield GU32 3LU 01730 263119 school@petersfieldschool.com www.petersfieldschool.com Colleges: Alton College (16-18, co-ed, 2,000 on roll) Principal: Jane Machell Old Odiham Road, Alton, GU34 2LX 01420 592200 www.altoncollege.ac.uk marketing@altoncollege.ac.uk Godalming College (16-19, co-ed, 1650 on roll) Head: David Adelman

Peter Symonds College (16-19, co-ed, 3200 on roll) Principal: Neil Hopkins Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX 01962 857500 psc@psc.ac.uk www.psc.ac.uk

Independent Schools: Alton Convent School (2+ to 11, co-ed, girls 11-18, 492 on roll) Head: Mrs SE Kirkham Anstey Lane, Alton, Hants, GU34 2NG. 01420 541711 enquiries@ altonconvent.org.uk www.altonconvent.org.uk Amesbury Day School (2 to 13 years, coed, 325 on roll) Nursery, Pre-prep and Preparatory Education Head: Nigel Taylor MA Hazel Grove, Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6BL. 01428 604322 enquiries@ amesburyschool.co.uk www.amesburyschool.co.uk Barfield School (2+ to 13, co-ed, 250+ on roll) Head: Mr B J Hoar Guildford Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1PB. 01252 782271 admin@barfieldschool.com www.barfieldschool.com Bedales School (13-18, co-ed, 470 approx on roll) Head: Keith Budge Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DG 01730 300100 admin@bedales.org.uk www.bedales.org.uk Boundary Oak School (3-13, co-ed, 157 on roll) Head: Mr Symonds Fareham, PO17 5BL 01329 280955 headmaster@ boundaryoak.co.uk

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Directory of Schools - continued www.boundaryoak.co.uk Brookham School (3-8, co-ed, 175 on roll) Head: Diane Gardiner Highfield Lane, Liphook, GU30 7LQ 01428 722005 office@brookhamschool.co.uk www.brookhamschool.co.uk Charterhouse (boys 13 -18, girls 16 -18, 735+ on roll) Head: The Rev John Witheridge Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2DX 01483 291501 admissions@ charterhouse.org.uk www.charterhouse.org.uk Churcher’s College (4-18, co-ed, 217 in junior, 769 in senior on roll) Head: Mr SHL Williams Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4AS. 01730 263033 enquiries@ churcherscollege.com www.churcherscollege.com Conifers School (2 to 11, co-ed, 70+ on roll) Head: Mrs Jennie Peel Preparatory School for boys and girls in Easebourne near Midhurst, GU29 9BG 01730 813243 admin@conifersschool.com www.conifersschool.com Ditcham Park School (4-16, co-ed, day, 362 on roll) Head: Mrs KS Morton Petersfield, Hants, GU31 5RN 01730 825659 info@ ditchampark.com www.ditchampark.com Dunannie (3-8, co-ed, 85 on roll) Acting Head: Penny Watkins Alton Road, Steep, Petersfield GU32 2DP 01730 300400 admissions@bedales.org.uk www..bedales.org.uk Dunhurst (8-13, co-ed, 198 on roll) Head: Penny Watkins Alton Road, Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DP 01730 300200 admissions@bedales.org.uk www.bedales.org.uk Frensham Heights (3-18, co-ed, day/boarding, 500 on roll) Head: Andrew Fisher Farnham. Surrey, GU10 4EA 01252 792561 admissions@frenshamheights.org.uk www.frensham-heights.org.uk Guildford High School for Girls (4-18, 930 on roll) Head: Mrs Fiona Boulton Guildford, Surrey GU1 1SJ 01483 543853 sally.fowler@churchschools.com

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Haslemere Preparatory School (Day school, boys, 4-13 years) Head: Patrick Wenham The Heights, Hill Road, Haslemere, GU27 2JP 01428 642350 office@haslemereprep.co.uk. www.haslemereprep.co.uk Highfield School (8-13 years co-ed prep, 221 on roll Day or boarding) Head: P G S Evitt Highfield Lane, Liphook, GU30 7LQ 01428 728000 office@highfieldschool.org.uk. www.highfieldschool.org.uk King Edward’s School (Boarding and day, 11-18, co-ed) Offers the International Baccalaureate Head: John F. Attwater Witley, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG 01428 686735 admissions@kesw.surrey.org www.kesw.surrey.org Kingscourt School (2+ to 11, co-ed, 180 approx on roll) Head: Mrs J Easton Catherington, Hampshire PO8 9NJ 02392 593251 office@kingscourt.org.uk Kumon Petersfield and Waterlooville Maths and English learning programmes for children of any age and any ability Instructor: Mrs Di Taylor 01730 231287 petersfieldandwaterlooville@ kumoncentre.co.uk www.kumon.co.uk Lanesborough School (3 -13 boys, 350 approx on roll) Head: Mrs Clare Turnbull Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2EL 01483 880650 office@lanesborough. surrey.sch.uk. www.lanesborough. surrey.sch.uk Lavant House (3-18 years, girls, 160 on roll) Head: Kate Bartholomew Chichester, W Sussex.

PO18 9AB 01243 527211 office@lavanthouse.org.uk. www.lavanthouse.org.uk Lord Wandsworth College (11-18, co-ed, 550 approx on roll) Head: Fergus Livingstone Long Sutton, Hants, RG29 1TB 01256 862201 info@lordwandsworth.org Mayville High School (6 months to 16 yrs, coed (taught separately), 499 on roll) Head: Martin Castle Southsea, PO5 2PE 02392 734847

mayvillehighschool@ talk21.com www.mayvillehighschool.com Meoncross School (2 3/4 to 16, co-ed, approx 400 on roll) Head: Mrs S James Fareham, PO14 2EF 01329 662182 enquiries@meoncross.co.uk www.meoncross.co.uk More House School (8-18, boys, 380 on roll) Head: BG Huggett Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AP 01252 792303 schooloffice@ morehouseschool.co.uk www.morehouseschool.co.uk Portsmouth High School (3-18, girls, 530 on roll) Head: Mrs J Clough Southsea, Hampshire.

PO5 3EQ 02392 826714 headsec@por.gdst.net Prince’s Mead School (2+ to 11, co-ed, 230 on roll) Head: Miss P Kirk Winchester, SO21 1AN 01962 888000 admin@princesmeadschool. org.uk www.princesmeadschool. org.uk Prior’s Field School (11-18, girls, 402 approx on roll) Head: Mrs JA Roseblade Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2RH 01483 810551 registrar@ priorsfieldschool.com www.priorsfieldschool.com Rookesbury Park School (2 3/4 to 13, co-ed, day/ boarding, under 100 on roll) Head: Mr Olie Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 6HT 01329 833108 secretary@ rookesburypark.co.uk www.rookesburypark.co.uk Royal Grammar School, Guildford (11-18, boys, 900 on roll) Head: Dr JM Cox Guildford, Surrey GU1 3BB 01483 880600 office@rgs-guildford.co.uk Seaford College (7-18, co-ed, 610 on roll) Head: TJ Mullins Lavington Park, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0NB 01798 867392 jmackay@seaford.org St Catherine’s Preparatory School (4-11, girls, 256 on roll) Head: Mrs K Jefferies Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0DF 01483 899665 schooloffice@stcatherines.info www.stcatherines.info

St Catherine’s School (11-18, girls, 580 on roll) Head: Mrs AM Phillips Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0DF 01483 893363 schooloffice@stcatherines.info www.stcatherines.info St Edmund’s School (2-13, co-ed prep school) Head: Adam Walliker Portsmouth Road, Hindhead, GU26 6BH 01428 609875 registrar@saintedmunds.co.uk www.saintedmunds.co.uk St Hilary’s School (co-ed, Girls 2 -11, Boys 2 - 7, 289 on roll) Head : Mrs S Bailes Holloway Hill, Godalming, GU7 1RZ 01483 416551 registrar@sthilarysschool.com www.sthilarysschool.com St Ives School (Mixed nursery, girls 2 1/2 - 11, 150 on roll) Head: Sian Cattaneo Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, GU27 2ES 01428 643734 admin@stiveshaslemere.com www.stiveshaslemere.com St John’s College (2-18, co-ed, 600 on roll) Head: Mr N Thorne Southsea, PO5 3QW 02392 815118 info@stjohnscollege.co.uk St Nicholas’ School (3-16, 409 on roll) Head: Mrs A.V. Whatmough Church Crookham, Fleet, GU52 0RF 01252 850121 (1) registrar@st-nicholas. hants.sch.uk www.st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk

The Pilgrims’ School (7-13 boys, 215 on roll) Head: The Rev Dr BA Rees Winchester, SO23 9LT 01962 854189 info@pilgrims-school.co.uk www.pilgrims.jhadmin.net Treloar College (16-25s with disabilities, co-ed, 180 on roll) Head: Amanda Quincey London Road, Holyboume, Alton, Hampshire GU34 4EN 01420 547400 Claire,williams@treloar.org.uk www.treloar.org.uk Treloar School (Mixed, for 7-16s with disabilities, 90 on roll) Head: Mr Harry Dicks Upper Froyle, Alton, GU34 4LA 01420 526400 schooloffices@treloar.org.uk www.treloar.org.uk Twyford School (3-13, co-ed, 350 on roll) Head: Dr Steve Bailey Winchester, SO21 1NW 01962 712269 registrar@twyfordschool.com www.twyfordschool.com Westbourne House (2+ to 13, co-ed, 420 on roll) Head: Mr BG Law Chichester, PO20 2BH 01243 782739 office@westbournehouse.org www.westbournehouse.org.uk West Hill Park (Mixed, 2 1/2 -13) Head: Alistair Ramsay Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire PO14 4BS 01329 840405 admin@westhillpark.com

St Swithun’s School (11-18, girls, 480 on roll) Head: Dr HL Harvey Winchester, SO21 1HA 01962 835700 office@stswithuns.com Stepping Stones School (co-ed 7-16, 20 on roll) A small independent school for children experiencing difficulties in mainstream education.

Head: Neil Clark Tower Road, Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6SU. 01428 609083 enquiries@ steppingstones.org.uk www.steppingstones.org.uk The Royal School Co-ed daycare (0-2 years) nursery (2-4 years) and Girls School (4-18 years) Head: Mrs L Taylor-Gooby Farnham Lane, Haslemere, GU27 1HQ 01428 603052 admissions@royal-school.org www.royal-school.org

The Portsmouth Grammar School (21/2-18, co-ed, 1600 on roll) Head: Mr James Priory Portsmouth, PO1 2LN 02392 360036 admissions@pgs.org.uk www.pgs.org.uk

Winchester College (Boys, 13-18 years, 675 on roll) Head: Dr Ralph Townsend Winchester, SO23 9NA 01962 621247 admissions@ winchestercollege.co.uk Wykeham House School (Girls, 2+ to 16 years, 250 on roll) Head: Mrs LR Clarke Fareham, PO16 0BW 01329 280178 office@wykehamhouse.com www.wykehamhouse.com

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l o o Back To SchoolC Send your little ones back to school in style with the help of Petersfield kids’ favourites...

Water Bottles, £9 each, Cute.

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oing back to school after the long summer break can often be daunting for children and parents alike, but buying those essentials needn’t be a worry. Cute, based in Pages Court, is a child’s treasure trove boasting a huge range including school hair accessories, fun wipeboards and even stand-out lunchboxes.

Allow their learning to continue at home by reading aloud together. As well as being a fun educational activity, you’ll see your childs confidence take a boost and their spelling skills will also improve. One Tree Books caters for all levels and ages, but their Usborne range is perfect for younger readers.

Lunchboxes, £12 each, Cute.

For school shoes that will survive the wear and tear of the playground head to Stomp! and browse the huge selection that they have to offer. A specialist fitting service will ensure you get the right shoe for you and sizes go all the way up to an adult size 8 – perfect for when your children start to outgrow their current pair!

Usborne first reading, £4.99 each, One Tree Books.

Usborne Write your own story book, £7.99, One Tree Books.

Girls and Boys Startrite shoes, from £33 per pair, Stomp!

Contacts Cute, 01730 300900 One Tree Books, 01730 261199 Stomp!, 01730 233117

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Visit Set off the Petersfield High Street, with its eclectic mix of shops, Bakery Lane offers an alternative shopping experience.

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t the top of the lane there is the fragrant the Blacksmiths Daughter. Krissi Cousen has a beautiful range of products sourced from regular buying trips to Europe. They were one of the UK’s leading florists at The National Wedding Show and will work with you to create designs to fulfil your every desire.

Alongside Blacksmith’s Daughter, just outside the lane on Chapel Street, you’ll see Tatty Hattie, a bespoke boutique stocking an individual range of European and English clothing designs along with handbags, jewellery and other accessories. Slightly along you’ve got Dowers, creating handmade, kitchens, home offices and bedrooms and the nursery retailer, Anns Prams.

As you enter the lane you will then find Inside Out,

the perfect destination for birthday presents, wedding gifts or just something a bit different for your home.

Their carefully chosen selections of products reflect the best of British design, with Ken Eardley jugs, Thomas Kent clocks, Undercover recycled leather journals and much more.

Further down there is grooming central for the men of Petersfield at The Bakery Lane Barbers Shop. Here they provide a range of hair styling services including beard trimming, hair colouring wet cuts and throat shaves.

Opposite The Bakery Lane Barbers Shop is a touch of the exotic with the Fez Turkish Café. A family owned and operated restaurant, at Fez, you can enjoy a variety of delicious authentic meze, chicken, lamb and seafood dishes.

From Turkey to Chocolate Heaven, the next stop on the lane is Petersfield’s latest addition, Cocoa Moon. Much more than your average chocolate shop, Cocoa Moon sells everything from chocolate pizzas to bacon bars.

Continuing your trip down Bakery Lane there is the Name UK, providing a quirky mix of modern and vintage products.

The Blacksmiths Daughter 01730 261 611, www.theblacksmithsdaughter.co.uk Tatty Hattie 01730 300 429 Anns Prams 01730 265 522, www.annsprams.co.uk Dowers of Petersfield 01730 231515 www.dowers.biz Inside Out 01730 710 717, www.insideoutshop.co.uk The Bakery Lane Barber Shop 07841 697 193 Fez Turkish Café 01730 231266, www.fezpetersfield.com Cocoa Moon www.cocoamoonchocolate.com The Name UK 01730 300 229

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Now is the time to think about planting apple trees. By Geraldine Keith

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pple trees should be planted in autumn, early November is ideal, when they will come straight from the field and into your ground. Seek the advice of a good apple nursery – your apple tree should bear fruit for 40 or 50 years, so it is important to get the right variety.

Most gardens have room for an apple tree or two – a rough guide is 5 sq m for three trees – but if you are very short of space it is worth thinking about planting a Family Tree which has two or three varieties of apple grafted on to one root stock.

Jon Munday of Blackmoor Nursery at Liss says “We have a selection of Family Trees. The choice is a matter of personal taste.

“For individual trees the choice is enormous, but Bramley is a really reliable cooker and Falstaff is an excellent eater, self fertilising

and disease resistant.”

Growing apples on cordons is a popular method for many people.

The trees are grown on a single stem and can be planted just 2ft apart so many more trees/ varieties can be grown in a small space. They can also be planted against a wall or fence and will benefit from the warmth in such a situation.

Apple trees are not difficult to grow. They prefer a warm and reasonably sheltered site and fertile soil that is free-draining in the winter. Clay soils which are prone to being waterlogged need plenty of mulch and added sand. Maidens (young single stem trees from the nursery) will benefit from being planted in a large hole with plenty of good compost and a mulch on top to suppress

weeds and hold moisture in.

Pruning takes place in the winter months to keep the shape of the tree and to help generate new growth. Talk to the grower about exactly what

Blackberry & Apple Pie Pastry: 350g plain flour, 120g icing sugar, 250g unsalted butter, 4 medium egg yolks Filling: 1.5k Bramley apples, 3 tbsps caster sugar, 100g blackberries, milk for glazing, icing sugar for dusting.

Method: Put the flour and sugar into a food processor and mix. Add (cubed) butter and pulse until the mixture is the consistency of fine breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolks and pulse until the mixture forms a ball. Chill for 30 minutes.

Divide the pastry in two.

Roll one half on a lightly floured board and use to line a shallow 25cm pie dish.

Peel and core the apples, and cut into 5 cm slices.

Mix with the caster sugar and blackberries and pile on to the pastry base.

you should do with it – they will advise you, depending whether you want a standard, bush or trained tree. All trees benefit from pruning in the first few years to get them in good shape, and bear in mind that if you want cordoned or espaliered trees regular work is involved to keep them properly trained. sales@blackmoor.co.uk, 01420 477978 www.blackmoor.co.uk

Roll out the remaining pastry and lay on top of the apples.

Damp the pastry edges and press the covering pastry onto the base pastry. Crimp the edges and make decorative leaves, etc from the left-over pastry. Stick leaves on to the pastry with milk and brush the whole pie with milk. Make holes for the steam to escape.

Cook the pie at 190c for 40 minutes or until the pie is golden brown and the apples are cooked. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Recipe from Riverford Organics, www.riverford.co.uk

Good dining, good food A new dining club helps people forge new friendships, and even business contacts, while sharing good food

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etersfield-based Social Republic has created a new style of dining club. “Getting to know new people, sharing good food and helping to forge new friendships is what Social Republic is all about, on a universal scale,” says David Chapple of Social Republic.

“We decided to create a network of supper clubs, open to all, where people have a choice of events, and hosts have a greater pool of interested people to bring together.”

Social Republic is being piloted in the Petersfield area, before it is marketed countrywide. It is free to join and

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members can see what’s on in their area and apply to go on the guest list.

Once invited, they can find out more about who else is attending. After the event, they can use the members’ private messaging service to follow up.

There is full support for hosts, who want to set up supper clubs or organize dining events. They can promote their events on the Social Republic’s website and through social media, with comprehensive hosting advice on the Facebook page.

Hosts can also take advance payments through the website and select their guests from members.

Dates for the diary:

29 September: Felicity Coppen’s supper club at her home restaurant in Up Marden.

30 September: Sarah Jeffries ‘ Paella Evening at The Pavillion Tea Rooms, Stansted House.

6 October: First supper club at Cloisters, The Square, Petersfield.

Social Republic,www.socialrepublic.net Read the full story on Life in Petersfield’s

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used the cosmetic surgery company.” The industry certainly bears enough novelty to make any part of business intriguing, with high profile clients and rogue surgeons.

Penny and Joanna live more than four hours apart which means planning is essential when working together on the series. “We have stuck to the plan rigidly and kept in contact via Skype, emails and lunching in hotels between our two homes.

“It was great to work together as we were able to discuss ideas, provide support, and encouragement. After a lot of market research and investigation into our idea, we felt pretty confident with it and our challenge was to make the product as good as it sounded to us.

We wrote character profiles, discussed style rules, chapter length, the back story and planned out the plot.”

Four women

Novelty novels

Aimee Plant meets author Penny Avis at her home in Liss

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ntil 2009 Penny Avis was a highflying corporate finance partner at Deloitte in London. Juggling a full diary and two children she lived life in the fast lane before making the decision to take a break from her career.

Penny’s office is now her gorgeous country home in Liss where she retreats from the hustle and bustle of London life. Her diary is now full of interviews and meetings with her publisher to promote her new series of books, Never Mind the Botox.

Penny co-wrote the books with her good friend Joanna Berry, who also worked as a professional in the City. “We both

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wanted to write stories about the world that we know, through the eyes of real professional working women,” says Penny.

“We found these types of women were not covered in the market we are aiming at – the fun, holiday-read market.”

Each book is a personal journey of an individual character, but each account is focused around the same central plot – the sale of a high profile cosmetic surgery business. “The outline came from me and Joanna bouncing ideas back and forth over lunch,” explains Penny.

“We want to make the featured business really interesting, and hence we have

Written in a lighthearted vein, the books are fast-paced, sophisticated and delve into the lives of four women dealing with the challenges of personal and corporate life. “We decided that four women gave us room to create four very different characters so that readers can identify with their preference. We had seen that four women had worked well in other areas such as Desperate Housewives, Mistresses and Sex and the City.”

The characters are based on elements of real people whom Penny and Joanna have met along their own career path. Penny admits she sees a lot of herself in Rachel (the character in the second book), a slightly impetuous corporate financier, “although I am slightly more measured,” she says.

Penny’s influences are authors and journalists such as Allison Pearson, Penny Vincenzi, Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella and Imogen Edward-Jones, though she says Stephen King’s On Writing was her bible.

Others might be daunted by the thought of taking a career break from a successful life in the City. But Penny took her positive, methodical and direct approach to writing the novels with Joanna, using timeschedules, planning and self-discipline.

After the release of the first book in the series, Never Mind the Botox, Alex, the authors plan to release the next book, Rachel, in November and the following books in 2012.

Penny Avis and Joanna Berry, www.avisberry.com

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Who cares?

In this first of an occasional series of articles on care for the elderly, Life in Petersfield outlines the facilities available in our area

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here comes a time in all our lives when we, or someone close to us, need a bit of help. For many elderly people the thought of needing help can cause more anxiety than the infirmity they have to face, and there is a nagging fear that if they ask for help they will inevitably lose their independence.

But there is plenty of care available to help an individual remain at home and leading a full life – it’s just a question of knowing where to go and who to ask.

Alarm bells should ring when an elderly person is: • • • • •

not eating properly or regularly feeling increasingly isolated prone to falling has a physical impairment showing concerns over memory loss The first person to approach is the Community Nurse (formerly the District Nurse) who is contactable via your GP. Petersfield’s Community Nursing Team is based at the Hospital, and they will be able to advise what an individual is entitled to through the NHS Foundation Trust.

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for those who also need care at night.( For those under 65 years of age the Attendance Allowance is called the Disability Living Allowance). The Attendance Allowance form is long and complicated. AgeUK and the CAB will help you fill it in (Age UK will visit your home to do this)– their help will prove well worthwhile.

When an elderly person is cared for to some degree by their local authority – whether it be in a care home or just visiting a day centre, look at the website of the Care Quality Commission who regulate all care whether it be NHS, local authority, private or voluntary.

Anyone who has assets of more than £23,250 (including the value of their property) has to pay for their care. Before spending savings, it is worth seeking the advise of an Independent Financial Adviser.

Gordon Tate specialises in inheritance tax, long-term planning and funding elderly care. He is local and will come to your house and advise on the best possible financial planning for your situation. “My job,” says Gordon, “is to remove the stresses caused by not knowing what the available options are, and providing peace of mind.”

The Alzheimers’ Society offer great support and advice for those suffering from dementia, and the people who care for them. Julie Osborne from the Petersfield branch will home visit and assess the

patient and talk through the options available. There is a Friendship Club in the United Reform Church on the first Friday of the month from 11am – 12.30 for Alzheimer sufferers and their carers.

The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is a brilliant organisation who help people of any age with legal and complicated matters, and they are experienced at helping the elderly particularly with pensions, family matters, etc. CAB will help fill in forms for housing benefit, tax credit, Attendance Allowance, etc.

Another excellent charity is Cross Roads Care who are ‘the people who carers turn to’. They offer great support to carers of the frail or disabled who, as they themselves get older or their situation becomes more critical, need to know where to go for help.

AgeUK, www.ageuk.org Community Nurse, at Petersfield Hospital, 01730 263221 Crossroads Care www.crossroadscarewestsussex.org Citizens Advice Bureau 08444 111306 www.easthantscab.org.uk Gordon Tate Associates 0845 0138659 www.gordontate.co.uk Care Quality Commission, www.cqc.org.uk Alzheimers Society, 07889605216 Julie.osborne@alzheimers.org.uk

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Forest Brow Care Home

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orest Brow is a beautiful spacious and grand old house, built more than 100 years ago for a former Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire.

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This charming establishment also boasts 1.5 acres of stunning and readily accessible gardens suitable for wheelchair users. With extension work completed in

2008, including new bedroom areas and kitchens, Forest Brow offers two dining rooms, conservatory, large TV lounge, and a quiet lounge. “Many of our residents have dementia and we aim to provide an innovative home for them to live life as fully as possible. Forest Brow provides a safe environment that encourages freedom of movement, independence & choice.

Our staff are a team to be truly proud of, they take enormous pride in delivering person centred care, & they do it with an emphasis on kindness, fun & friendship.

We have an extensive programme of activities and outings throughout the year, from seasonal treats such as pantomimes & carol concerts, summer garden parties, shopping trips & group outings to local eateries and attractions. We place great importance on families, and children are frequently to be seen and heard here, as are pets, who make welcome visitors. All our food is freshly cooked each day and we cater in an imaginative and varied way to meet the nutritional needs of our residents.�

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This August saw the launch of our brand new Life Magazines’ website. Packed full of local news and real life stories, the site has a range of features from our Life in Petersfield magazine with some added online extras.

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a direct feed from our Twitter account.

We’ve also put together a ‘Magazines’ section with digital links to all our past issues, allowing you to catch up on any stories you may have missed or would just like to enjoy again. There are also sections devoted to the two

other local Life Magazines, Life in Haslemere and South Downs Property.

And if you are interested in submitting editorial or photographs to any of the magazines, or have any other questions about them, you will find the answers in our ‘FAQ’ section.

You can also find more information about all our awards, including our annual Life in Petersfield Business Community Awards and details of making nominations.

See it for yourself now at www.lifemags.co.uk/Life-in-Petersfield

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READER SURVEY

reader survey 4. What would you like to see more of in Life in Petersfield?

Here are the results of the reader survey in the last issue of the magazine

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n our last issue we offered our readers the chance to win three nights at Hoseasons Holiday Park in Dartmoor.

The only requirement was the completion of a short questionnaire on Life Magazines. We have collected up your forms and taken a good look at your comments.

It seems that while some of you prefer to have your copy of the magazine delivered straight to your door, many of you also pick up your copy at Waitrose, perhaps on a weekly shop.

So, wherever and whenever you choose to curl up with your magazine, which is the part that draws you in and keeps you gripped?

Many people chose Profiles as your favourite section, and particularly enjoyed ‘My Big Break’, an article on the plus size model from Petersfield, Melissa Laycy.

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She told us of the struggles she faced when trying to break into the industry, and how her life changed once she found success.

When asked to rate out of 10 the overall appearance of the magazine, over 75% of readers who entered gave us a staggering 8-10 rating. You appreciate the “glossy feel” and “eye-catching adverts”.

We have also received plenty of questions and requests for particular topics, so the Life Magazines’ team is working hard to make sure each issue offers a little something for everyone.

Winning entry

Congratulations to Sue Finn, who works at Richard C Arnold Optometrist in Petersfield, our competition winner who will be off to Dartmoor for three nights at Hoseasons Adventure Holiday Park. On

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We want to reflect your opinions, interests and the local community. That’s why we’ve teamed up with local travel agent Meon Valley Travel to offer you the chance to win an adventure at Hosesasons Holiday Park in Dartmoor if you answer our short readership survey….

1. How often do you read Life in Petersfield?

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To be entered into the draw, please send your completed forms to The Media Barn, King’s Court, St Peter’s Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3HX. Alternatively you can email your answers to info@lifemags.co.uk. Closing date 23 August 2011.

Terms and Conditions The prize is a three-night break for up to six people staying in a Woodland Cabin at Finlake Lodges, South Devon for Friday 30th September 2011. The prize is based on accommodation only and Hoseasons booking terms and conditions apply. No cash alternative is available.

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Autumn tips for gardeners

by Pippa Greenwood

1. Tie in later-flowering herbaceous perennials as necessary, as these may now require more support than earlier in the year.Regularly remove faded blooms before seedheads start to form as this too will help to keep flower borders looking good, then clip off foliage from herbaceous plants heavily attacked by mildew or other diseases.

2. As colder temperatures start to creep in, lift gladioli and store in a frost-free shed so that the corms can be re-planted next year. This is especially important on heavier soils, where the corms are less likely to survive the winter wet and cold.

3. Regularly rake up leaves as they fall from deciduous trees, shrubs and climbers. At this time of year, when often combined with a fair bit of rain, they can have a dangerously smothering effect on smaller plants, and lawn grasses.

4. Treat yourself to a superbly colourful spring season, and buy lots of springflowering bulbs and get planting – in beds, grass or containers. They are amazingly good value, especially when you compare the potential for years of spring colour that they provide with the short-sharp pleasure of a bunch of florist's flowers!

5 This is a great time to get ordering or choosing garlic and onion sets, both of which can be planted in early autumn, or if you choose a different selection, they can be planted in spring. Or make sure you get the best of both worlds, and plant some now, and again in the spring!

6 As gaps are created in vegetable plots, as all those delicious crops are harvested, think ahead to the spring and summer next year and order in vegetable plants and seeds ready for planting and sowing early next year. If you'd like some extra hints, tips, recipes

(and chat!), visit my website and sign up for plants from 'Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood' , where our plants come with weekly advice emails too!

7 Rake over recently cleared areas in flower beds and borders, and the veg plot and fork in a fertiliser and plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost so that the soil is ready for new plants be they flowers or fruit or veg!

8 As weather gets wetter, and you're less inclined to sit out in the garden or dine al fresco, move garden furniture into the shed or protect it from winter wet if you do not intend to continue using it.

9 Plant trees, shrubs, climbers and perennials. It is a great time for planting anything – except perhaps plants that are particularly intolerant of winter wet. The soil is still a bit warmer from the summer, but is also somewhat more moist. Water them in and then apply a mulch to the soil surface.

Visit: www.pippagreenwood.com, click on 'free ebook' and Pippa will send you her newsletter with info on garden happenings, talks, shows, new pests and offer'

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raduate Landscapes, Liphook, has been awarded a coveted Gold award as well as Best Conceptual Garden at July’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

The garden, designed by consultant landscape designer Dan Lobb (pictured left with owner Tony Richards), is a subterranean ‘fairytale forest’ of mushrooms, moss and lichen, revealed only when peering in through rusted steel periscopes. Landscape Obscured was designed to capture people’s imagination and to reflect Man’s relationship with the land.

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Dan, extremely happy with the positive reception to his design, commented, ‘I came up with the design when leaving the show last year. To see the design realised and to have it so well received by judges, other designers and the general public is truly amazing.’

Tony adds, ‘this Gold is an enormous accolade for us. We couldn’t be more delighted with how it has turned out and thank the judges for their commendation. The whole ethos of Graduate Landscapes is to develop functional, attractive and utterly bespoke gardens for our clients and we bring our originality, clarity of vision and skills gained over

years of experience to each and every project we work on’.

Photos of the winning garden can be seen at: www.bbc.co.uk/news/ukengland-hampshire-14028008 www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-

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Daniel springs to success Award-winning Daniel Johnson has come second in the British National Trampolining finals. He finished the season as number two in the UK in his category, and is still training and attending National Squad Training days around the country.

Born without radius bones in his forearms, Daniel has never let this hold him back.

He first got into trampolining when he was playing on a friend’s trampoline and liked it so much his parents bought him one.

Daniel was coached at the Taro Centre, Petersfield, and during the last 12 months has competed in National Qualifying Events for Gymnastic Movement for People with disabilities (GMPD) and as a result of this the top 8 from each category at the national finals.

He also competed at the 2010 British National Trampoline Finals at the NIA in Birmingham, GMPD at category 2 level, where he came fifth. Then he attended the British National Squad Trials in October and was selected for the 2011 GMPD British National Trampoline Squad.

His mum, Sharon Johnson says, “I’m so proud, he shows you can achieve anything you set your mind to, just in a different way.”

Daniel won Young Achiever of the Year

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in the 2011 Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards – and was highly commended in the Sports Awards.

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The annual Gift Fair by the Petersfield branch of Save the Children (SCF) takes place from 10am on Thursday 3 November in the Festival Hall. Entry costs £3 with a free coffee included.

Sponsored by Shillings of Liss, the fair will have many stands of food, housewares, clothing, toiletries in good time for Christmas and extended opening to 7.30pm. This is one of the changes made to attract buyers to events and they have helped SCF to raise £37,305 in the year.

Contact: scgoodasnew@gmail.com

A group from Elizabeth FitzRoy Support, who support adults with learning disabilities, was invited by their Royal Patron, Princess Alexandra, to a garden party at Buckingham Palace in July.

The group from the Petersfield-based charity were: Anna Galliford, Chief Executive, Maureen Clark, recently retired Manager of Hampshire Support Living, after 35 years’ service, Philip Ganny, Manager of Dispersed Housing for Cambridge and Suffolk, and Stephen Pembery, a service user in his own flat.

Choc shop Cocoa Moon, the new chocolate shop on Bakery Lane, offers a variety of sweet treats sourced from Europe and closer to home.

Founder Liz Pillans noticed there was a gap in the market in Petersfield.

The shop offers everything from small bags that cost 30p to large gift baskets. Each gift basket can be customised and special boxes are available for children’s parties.

Top brands include The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Company, Montezuma’s, Hamiltons and Bovetti. Other delights, include bacon bars and chocolate with Indian curry and coconut.

Cocoa Moon, www.cocoamoonchocolate.com

know the trustees, volunteers and the many users of The Triangle.

“Future plans? It’s early days but I will be looking for opportunities, with the trustees, to develop our role in the Community.”

Triangle Centre, 01730 301000

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thanks the team at Archway Veterinary Practice for their motivation, enthusiasm, and dedication over the years.

Archway Vets, 01730 262101 Apology In the last issue, we misquoted Susie Cave in the Women at Work feature. When asked, ‘What three words best describe you?’ she actually said, “That is a difficult question to answer, but, I think, enthusiastic, creative and pragmatic best describe me.”

Paul Hawes of Review in Petersfield is one of the six finalists for the Southern Hairdresser of the Year Award in HJ’s 2011 British Hairdressing Awards. The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

Paul said: “To be recognised as being one of the country’s leading hairdressers and being involved in the British Hairdressing Awards is a wonderful feeling.”

The British Hairdressing Awards are the ‘Oscars’ of the hairdressing world – celebrating the best of British hairdressing for 27 years.

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Archway vets July was the 20th anniversary of Archway Veterinary Practice. “Those years have flown by,” says Susie Cave, the practice manager. “We would all like to thank our clients for their continued loyalty and support. Without them the practice would not be the success it is today.

“So many wonderful family pets have given us special memories, some sad ones, occasionally extraordinary, but mostly happy and rewarding.” Michael Cave also

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New centre manager Sally Tanner (pictured) is the new Manager of the award-winning Triangle Centre. The popular centre in Liss won the Award as Not-for-profit / Charity Organization of the Year in the 2011 Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards.

“The best thing about this job is variety,” says Sally, who wants to create a lively and rewarding volunteer experience for the people who give their time. “One of my immediate plans is working with the volunteers to extend their role within the Centre.The Triangle is such a friendly place and is at the heart of the village.

“The coffee bar is a great place to socialize and is used by all ages. The cinema and the other events run are so valuable, get to

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Tunnel opens Hindhead

Inset: Transport Secretary Philip Hammond at the opening in July

The A3 Hindhead Tunnel was opened by Transport Secretary Philip Hammond in July, heralding the start of vastly improved journeys on the main route from London to Petersfield and Portsmouth.

After cutting the ribbon and seeing the first traffic going through the new 1.2 mile tunnel, Philip Hammond said: “This is another one of the ‘missing links’ in Britain’s trunk road network now put in place.

“This cutting-edge road

scheme has surpassed expectations in almost every way, and sets a new standard.

The Highways Agency, along with their contractors Balfour Beatty, designers Mott MacDonald, and consultants Atkins are to be congratulated.”

The £371 million tunnel – the longest of its type in the UK – is part of a four-mile bypass of Hindhead. Delivered within budget and on schedule, the project has won awards for its innovation and its safety record.

RAK collection RAK Ceramics has launched Opulence, which it describes as a “classy looking bathware collection”, in the UK. The Opulence suite’s “elegant, minimalist look also offers the practical values of easy cleaning and maintenance without devaluing its natural beauty”, says RAK. The Petersfield-based www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

company aims to consolidate its presence in the UK and European markets – the biggest for the £1billion conglomerate’s products.

RAK, the world’s largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles and bathware, won the SuperBrand 2011 Award.

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etersfield Youth Theatre (PYT) has won a grant from The Jubilee People’s Millions, after a head-tohead vote with another group on Meridian TV. The grant of £60,000 will be used to renovate its premises above GascoignePees at the end of Petersfield High Street.

One of the conditions of the grant is that PYT contributes funding of £20,000. With support from a grantmaking charity, and using all their reserves, this has been achieved.

Nik Ashton, PYT Artistic Director, said, “Each year we work with over 400 young people in the area and winning the TV vote will make a huge difference to the

work that we do. The improvements we plan to make to our new home will not only benefit the young people we work with, but allow us to offer the facilities to other community groups.”

This year is PYT’s 21st birthday, and the autumn season production at the Festival Hall from 17 to 24 September is Les Misérables. This West End box office sensation, now in its 25th year, is a multiaward winning musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic tale – one man’s determined survival in the face of relentless persecution and the triumph of the human spirit.

Tickets, priced from £5 to £15, can be bought from One Tree Books.

The Horse at Goodwood

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oodwood House has its doors opened to the public until 26 September, to showcase its beautiful art collection, including The Horse. This is an exhibition of horse-related art from the Goodwood collection and work by

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British photographer, Tim Flach, and Nic Fiddian-Green, a leading British Sculptor.

The summer exhibition, curated by James Peill, includes paintings by John Wootton and George Stubbs. Photographs from Tim Flach’s Equus series, the product of

new satellite youth theatre for young people in the Midhurst area will be launched on September by Chichester Festival Theatre.

The groups are open to anyone aged 10-19 who enjoy creating and performing and would like to have fun in a stimulating environment while learning about the workings of a professional theatre. The sessions will be led by Chichester Festival Theatre’s Senior Youth Theatre Leader Megan Purdie.

There will be weekly workshops for two age groups, one aimed at school years 6 – 9, and the other for years 10 - 13. The classes will be held at The Midhurst Rother Valley College, Drama Hall, Easebourne site on Monday evenings from September 19 at 6pm7.30pm for the younger group, and 7.30pm-9pm for the older group.

Youth Theatre Director, Dale Rooks, said: “Based on the success of our other satellite youth theatres in Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and Leigh Park we are really excited at being able to extend the opportunity to the north of the county. We are also delighted to be forging links with The Midhurst Rother Valley College, Midhurst Schools and the local community in general.”

To apply to join, visit cfyt@cft.org.uk or call 01243 784437 to speak to a member of the Youth Theatre team. years of work, provide a unique insight into the physical dynamic and spirit of the horse. They are displayed in the estate’s beautiful 18th century stables, which are still in use for race meetings.

The third Duke of Richmond was an early patron of George Stubbs, England’s greatest animal painter, who stayed at Goodwood for nine months in 1759 while he painted three sporting scenes: 'Racehorses Exercising'; 'The Charlton Hunt'; and 'Shooting at Goodwood'. In the 20th century, Goodwood has hosted horse trials, carriage driving championships and, for 21 years, international dressage.

Goodwood House is open from 1-5pm most Sundays and Mondays until 26 September. www.goodwood.com

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What’s On – September / October l Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 September Art in the Past Venue: Butser Ancient Farm Time: 10am – 5pm Contact: 02392 598838 l Saturday 3 – Friday 30 September Art Exhibition: ‘A Year at Gilbert White’s’ Venue: Gilbert White’s House, The Wakes, Selborne, Hants GU34 3JH Time: 10.30am –5.15pm Contact: 01420 511275 to book l Sunday 4 September Farmers’ Market Venue: The Market Square l Thursday 8 September

Petersfield Gardeners’ Club Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm Contact: Ann Keave 01730 264119

l Thursday 8 September BBC One’s Antiques Roadshow Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton Time: 9.30 am to 4.30pm Free Entry Contact: 01243 811348 l Thursday 8 September Alastair Griffin, singer songwriter Venue: Square Brewery Upstairs Time: doors open 7.30pm. Starts at 8pm Cost: £7 in advance (£8 on the door) Contact: o1730 264291

l Saturday 10 – Monday 12 September The Penman Petersfield Antiques Fair Cost: £3 Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 10.30am to 6pm l Sunday 11 September

Hampshire HACK (Hike Against Cruelty to Kids) Venue: Queen Elizabeth Country Park – follows Staunton Way Start time: 7.30am Price: £20 per person (must be 18 years or over) Registration deadline: Friday 26 August

l Sunday 11 September Heritage Open Day - free outdoor and indoor events Venue: Stansted Park Time: 1pm to 5pm Contact: 02392 41 2265 l Thursday 15 September Free Garden Tour Venue: Uppark House and Garden, South Harting Time: 2.30 – 3.30pm. Gates open: 11:30am. Last entry: 4pm Contact: 01730 825 415 l Friday 16 – Sunday 18 September Goodwood Revival Venue: Goodwood motor racing circuit Time: All day (all ticket) starts at 7am Contact: 01243 755055

Free Garden Tour Venue: Uppark House and Garden, South Harting Time: 2.30 – 3.30pm. Gates open: 11:30am. Last entry: 4pm Contact: 01730 825 415

l Saturday 17 September Butserfest 2011 Local and up and coming acts.

Alcohol free event for people aged 14-20.

Venue: QECP Time: 11am Cost: £20 (£25 on door) Contact: www.butserfest.co.uk

l Friday 9 September Damian Hinds MP, public meeting Venue: Mill Chase Leisure Centre, Bordon Time: 7pm Cost: Free

l Saturday 17 September to Saturday 23 September Les Miserables by Petersfield Youth Theatre Venue: Festival Hall Cost: £5-£15 Contact: 01730 266730

l Tuesday 20 September Petersfield Flower Arranging Society Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 2.30 – 4.30pm l Wednesday 21 September Print Room Open Venue: Uppark Print Room Times: 12:30 –16:00. Gates open: 11:30. Last entry: 16:00.

Contact: 01730 825 415 l Thursday 22 September Free Garden Tour Venue: Uppark House and Garden, South Harting Time: 2.30 – 3.30pm. Gates open: 11:30am. Last entry: 4pm Contact: 01730 825 415 l Wednesday 28 September Print Room Open Venue: Uppark Print Room Times: 12:30 to 16:00. Gates open: 11:30. Last entry: 16:00.

Contact: 01730 825 415 l Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 October Ancestoral Food tasting Venue: Butser Ancient Farm Price: Adults £6, Children £3, Concessions £5, Family £15 Contact: 02392 598838 l Sunday 2 October Farmer’s Market Venue: The Market Square Wednesday 5 October

l Sunday 9 October Art & Craft Market Petersfield Venue: The Square Time: 10am Contact: www.artdesignmarket. co.uk Blackmoor Apple Tasting Day Venue: Blackmoor Farm Cost: Free Time: 10am – 4.30pm Contact: 01256 761634

l Saturday 15 October Japan Society – Martial Arts Demo by Michael Jay Venue: United Reformed Church Hall, Petersfield For timing contact Wendy Arnold Contact: Wendy Arnold, 01730 266992 l Monday 24– Thursday 27 October Samhain – children’s craft making Venue: Butser Ancient Farm Price: £6 per head Contact: 02392 598838 l Saturday 29 October Blackmoor Barn Dance Venue: St Matthews School Time: 7pm

Print Room Open Venue: Uppark Print Room Date: October Time: 12:30 to 16:00. Gates open: 11:30. Last entry: 16:00.

Contact: 01730 825 415

Auction of Promises - Thursday 20 October The Auction of Promises in Aid of The Rosemary Foundation at Langrish House promises to be a night of fun with a twocourse dinner with wine followed by an Auction. Celebrity Auctioneer, Jonathan Pratt, MD at Bellmans, will host the auction and a variety of exciting lots will be on offer.

Tickets are only £25, including dinner and wine, and are available from Langrish House (cheques to The Rosemary Foundation). www.langrishhouse.co.uk

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Advertisers in this issue Advertiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Alpha Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ann’s Prams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Archway Veterinary Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Arthur Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Bakery Lane Barber Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Bedales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Blacksmiths Daughter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Bluebird Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chocolate Frog Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cocoa Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Cox Manning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Daulby and Tickle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ditcham Park School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Dowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Elstead Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 English Fireplaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Focus Stoves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Forest Brow Care Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Freya Natural Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Graylingwell Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Grayshott Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Haart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OBC Halnaker Stoves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hambledon Infant School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Highfield School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Honeycomb Creatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Inside Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 John Jenkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Jubilee Day Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 King Edwards School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Langrish House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Advertiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Lillyfields Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Macdonald Oates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Mackarness & Lunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 MaxAd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Meon Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Nursery Fresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Picketts and Pursers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Premier Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Priority Beauty Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Priors Field School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Rainbows Nursery School . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Rhona Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Richard C Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Rowlands Funeral Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Rowlandsons Jewellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Simply Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Social Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Source Trading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 South Lane Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Stanbridge Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 St Oswald’s Dental Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Stephen Anthony Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Tatty Hattie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 The Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 The Petersfield School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Royal School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 TM Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Transform Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Trevor Towner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tudor Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Waterlooville Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Local Contacts Emergency Services Fire Hampshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters 023 8062 4000 Health Petersfield Hospital 01730 263221 (Petersfield Hospital Minor Injuries Unit 8am-8pm, (open every day) The Grange Surgery 01730 267722 The Swan Surgery 01730 264546 Police Hampshire Police general enquiry number 0845 045 4545 Council Numbers East Hampshire District Council 01730 266551 Petersfield Town Council 01730 264182

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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

Petersfield U3A 01730 233502 Relate 02392 827026 Samaritans 08457 909090 South Downs Association of Disabled People & Shopmobility Services 01730 710474 Southern Water 0845 278 0845 The Campaign to Protect Rural England 01962 843655 The Salvation Army (local branch) 01730 262820 Tourist Information Office 01730 268829 Winton House Centre (centre for Hospital Cars & Age Concern) 01730 266046 Leisure Local walks info www.hants.gov.uk/walking; www.nationaltrail.co.uk/

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 Petersfield Twinning Association 01730 268206 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

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