Life in Petersfield- January/February

ISSUE 32 January - February 2012

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hristmas has been and gone, summer feels like a lifetime away. While our waistlines are distinctly larger, our bank balances are distinctly not! So to pull you out of any January blues we’ve packed this issue full of tempting features to get you all set for a fantastic 2012.

Start a new hobby or activity with our Try Something New feature; combat the effects of the Christmas overindulgence in our New Year, New You article; and enjoy healthy but delicious recipes in our fabulous food section.

Get ready for a lovely Valentine’s Day with our ultimate guide, including tips and advice for the perfect gift, day and meal.

Then as we look towards the spring, it’s time to make your nominations for our fifth Business & Community awards.

As if that wasn’t enough to get you excited about 2012, we’ve got two amazing competitions from the luxurious PH20 Spa at the Park House Hotel and also from the beauty experts at Indulgence at the Beauty Studio and Beautiful at the Parlour.

Call our professional team on 01730 260026

Alana Hebenton, Assistant Editor Alana. hebenton@lifemags.co.uk Remember follow us @lifemags on Twitter for the latest Petersfield insights.

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be mine

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Welcome

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Style

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Night moves

Health & Fitness

New year, new you

10 Valentine’s

Be mine: Guide to the perfect day

14 Interiors

Ideas for your interior investment

16 Try something new

Alternative activities for the New Year

18 Profile

Next generation at Littlejohn Bathrooms

19 Awards

Nominations for our fifth annual Business and Community Awards

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

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something new 28 Charity

Elizabeth FitzRoy, Ballards beer walk, 83 year old sky diver

30 Business news

The Name UK; Sam Piper; South Downs Coaching; Risk Doctor; Review; Salon Sixteen

32 Care

Joined-up caring structure; Care Values

34 News

Antiques Fair; Photo competition; Sheet Parish Council

36 Arts

Winton Players Save our Barn

37 Competition

Indulgence at the Beauty Studio and Beautiful at the Parlour

38 What’s On 39 Competition

Park House Hotel, Bepton

56 Directory

Local contacts; Advertising list; Distribution points

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24 Financial advice money matters

26 Food

Healthy and delicious food

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Duet, Dress, £69 Cardigan, £69

Hot looks take you through the cold winter eves.

Mimosa, Caprice jewel pumps, £72

Katherine Cusack, Couture dresses made to order, silk cloqué dress, £1200

(Below) Rhona Russell, rose black silk velvet scarves, £49, silver bracelets, £126, real pearl brooch, £50

Rhona Russell, Danielle Ancarani shoes, £189 Danielle Ancarani clutch bag, £95

Tiger Rose, Ayala Bar necklace, £360; Bellaju velvet dress, £150 4

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New Year, New you

Get fitter and healthier this New Year. By Alana Hebenton

NutriVital Asyra Screening

NutriVital

 Specializing in combining the naturopathic principles of health treatment with the latest healthcare technology, NutriVital aim to help people feel healthy naturally.

NutriVital believe in managing your health and treating the root cause of health issues using a variety of therapies including: Nutrition, diet and homeopathy.

On arrival I had a detailed consultation with practitioner Hazel Drummond, who asked me a series of questions about my diet and lifestyle.

Hazel then began my Asyra Screening to get a detailed insight into the hidden aspects of my health issues and my individual path to healing and Scenar treatment. She recommended a range of supplements and lifestyle changes.

One deficiency was vitamin D. In winter, 90% of us in the UK are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D positivity influences asthma, weight loss, season affective disorder, joint disease and high blood pressure.

The body produces its own vitamin D with 90% of this coming from direct contact with the sun. To ensure my body continued to perform as it does in the summer, I was prescribed a vitamin D 6

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The workout definitely put us to the test. However, the various times and frequency settings also meant the vibrating platform was suitable for all ages, abilities and those recovering from injury.

Hypnotherapy supplement throughout the winter. The Asyra screening revealed an amazing amount of information and allowed me to regain control of my health.

Vibration Training

Bored of the same old exercises, I was instantly attracted to Vibration Training at the Fitness Barn. Using a vibration plate, the classes claimed to be one of the most efficient workouts available.

Short on time, Gill Cooper was also interested in this quick workout. Unlike traditional exercises the machine delivers vibration to the body stimulating a natural reflex that contracted the muscle fibres 25-40 times a second! This uses 98% of our muscle fibres as opposed to 20% in conventional exercises.

Commonly used to achieve weight loss, hypnotherapy has excellent results with the virtual or hypnotic gastric band. The sub-conscious mind is reprogrammed to believe that the body has undergone a real operation. The result is much the same as the medical procedure where the client cannot eat as much and feels full quicker. Thus leading to a quick and safe and easy weight loss.

Hypnosis is also used to help athletes and sportsmen improve their game, and to motivate clients to exercise.

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Simple slimming • Drink three cups of green tea a day to combat resistance to leptin, a hormone which regulates our food habits and energetic expenditure and increases the metabolism of excretion of fat and controls appetite.

• Eat the right food: fat in the morning, proteins at lunch (meat, fish, eggs, soy product and lots of vegetables) sweet food in the afternoon and light in the evening. Only eat fruits between meals and avoid processed food. An Omega 3 supplement helps to avoid nibbling and craving sugar.

• Chew and enjoy freshly prepared food, as the hormones of pleasure are linked to our digestive system and so our capacity to assimilate food. Our stomach doesn’t have teeth and the food that is not well digested will become toxins and poison our body.

Gill Cooper (left) with Gaynor Oakes (centre) and Alana Hebenton (far right) enjoying Vibration Training

Florence McVeigh - Natural Health Practitioner-Naturopath Dip Tel: 01428 641560 www.florencemcveigh.co.uk

See clearly

Needing a new pair of glasses Jackie was intrigued to find out more about the Visureal® system offered at Richard C Arnold Opticians in Petersfield.

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he state of the art system is for precision measuring for frames, as well as giving you the opportunity to compare how you look in various frames and tinted lenses from different angles as it photographs you. ‘’Visureal® is an added value tool,’’ says Kerry Pearce. ‘‘As we still like to consult with our patients. It ensures precise measurements, and is ideal for children and those in wheelchairs as it is floor standing.’’

Jackie said, “I liked that I could look at all the frames I had tried on (too many to remember!) then see photographs side by side, selecting the best look for me. The whole process was really fast and saved me hours of indecision!’’

Curves work out class

a proven programme of strength training, cardio and stretching. Inch Loss Body Wraps are also now available at Curves, allowing you to lose inches instantly.

Priority Beauty Studio

The indulgent CoffeeBerry® Naturally Slimming Body Treatment at Priority Beauty Studio focuses on slimming your hips, thighs, abdomen and other problem areas. Using Priori products the treatment may help to firm the skin, reduce inches and minimize the appearance of cellulite.

Over to you…

How are you getting fit and healthy this New Year? Let Life in Petersfield know on our Facebook page and Twitter and we will put the best ideas on our website. www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk Contact Curves, 01730 710724 Hypnotherapy Petersfield, 07810 877158 NutriVital, 01730 233414 Priority Beauty Studio, 01730 231792 The Fitness Barn, 01730 895583 www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

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Six ways to succeed Advertorial

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Every year many of us break the same old New Year’s resolutions to get back into shape. So this year, to ensure the only thing you break is into a sweat, Gaynor Oakes has shared her six top tips to success you, making it perfect for groups of friends who want a flexible exercise where they can get together and have fun! A six-week course is available for just £48 (£8 per session) and can be completed in groups with as few as two people.

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1) Try something new

If you’re tired of the same old classes, a great way to ensure your exercise success is to try something different. You don’t get more different than Vibration Training. The Fitness Barn’s, Vibration Training provides one of the most efficient workouts available.

Delivering vibration to the body stimulating a natural reflex that contracts the muscle fibres 25-40 times a second, Vibration Training uses 98% of our muscle fibres as opposed – to only 20% in traditional exercises. Vibration Training can be completed in small groups at a time that suits

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One of the biggest excuses for missing out on exercise is being short on time. With the Fitness Barn’s Express personal training sessions there are no excuses. Taking just 30 minutes, you will receive a fast fun workout as well as a weekly schedule, including a food diary and a range of exercises to keep you busy outside the Fitness Barn. Sessions cost £20 or as a special New Year deal six sessions are available for £90 (£15 per session.)

3) Dance

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’d be hard pressed not to have heard about Zumba. The latest dance fitness craze sweeping the nation, it is fun, exhilarating and has to be tried. And exclusive to

the Fitness Barn is Zumba Toning. These classes give you all the fun of Zumba with the addition of weighted sticks to provide resistance to work specifically on different muscle groups. £6 per class.

4) Keep it balanced

When starting a new exercise plan it’s often tempting to focus on lots of cardio work. However, to avoid injury it’s important to break up your cardio exercises with gentle toning. The Fitness Barn’s Body Balance classes offer a brilliant blend of Yoga, Pilates and flexibility exercises. Great for improving strength, posture and body awareness.

5) Challenge yourself

As you progress through your exercise plan, to ensure you continue to achieve results it’s important to challenge yourself.

For an intense regime the Fitness Barn offer a Kettle Ball workout. This makes a powerful way to lose weight, gain muscle and build up fitness.

6) Be realistic

Finally the best way to keep to an exercise plan is to set yourself realistic goals and not to overdo it! This means not booking yourself three exercise classes in one day if you think this is something you won’t be able to keep up. But instead, slowly build up your exercises and don’t run before you can walk.

The Fitness Barn Upper Adhurst Ind Farm London Road Sheet near Petersfield, GU31 5AE 01730 895583 www.thefitnessbarn.org

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Ladies tour of Morocco, £799 per person, Meon Valley Travel

Be mine g h

Our guide to preparing for the ultimate Valentine’s Day. By Alana Hebenton

Glitzy lips, £10, Beautiful at the Parlour Spices from Morocco

The Look

To get the perfect pout this Valentine’s Beautiful at the Parlour’s new Glitzylips, £10, are a must. Coming in a range of Lip Foil designs, they won't fade, flake or fuss for eight hours! Their minx nails, £30, are also a celebrity favourite, available in a variety of fun heart designs.

For Valentine’s accessories, the Mascaro heart purse, £46, at Rhona Russell will add a lovely touch to any outfit.

Love hooks, £14.99 The Name UK

The gift

Bakery Lane has lots of fun Valentine’s Day gifts. At the Name UK there are plenty of love inspired accessories, with “love hooks”, £14.99, and heart tea light holders, £7.99. Cocoa Moon, has everything from personalized baskets to 10

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pair with the thought that later on in the marriage an eternity ring will complete the trio,” advises owner, Trevor Towner.

Meon Valley Travel has a fully escorted ladies tour of Morocco (£799 per person) Gift vouchers, Priority Beauty Studio Here ladies can spend time with old luxurious chocolates from the girlfriends or meet new ones House of Dorchester, all whilst enjoying different made from the world’s experiences; finest ingredients. including a Heart to Heart bracelet, £45, At the top of the Moroccan Trevor Towner lane, Inside Out cookery lesson have a range of eau and the Fantasia de toilettes for every Desert Show. occasion, with Cath However, if you Collins Lemon Flower, want to leave the Morning Flowers, Evening Flowers choice up to her, Priority and Flowers of the Orient, £35.

Beauty Studio and Indulgence at the For a heart-felt present, Trevor Towner Beauty Studio both provide beautifully sell a ‘Heart to Heart’ bracelet, £45, wrapped gift vouchers that can be used made from delicate Swarvoski stone on all their treatments and products. hearts. If you’re planning on proposing, The flowers remember eventually the engagement If you want something different from the ring will be worn with a wedding ring, traditional bunch of roses, The Blacksmiths “The two rings should sit together as a Issue 32 January / February 2012

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The recipe

If you’d prefer to stay home, this Chocolate Pots recipe from Riverford Organics is deliciously simple and makes the most of blood oranges, which are in season in February.

Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 80 mins Serves 4 people

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Ingredients 200ml double cream 2 tbsp fresh blood orange juice 1 tsp clear honey (optional) 100g dark chocolate, grated or very finely chopped 1 egg yolk Champneys Forest Mere

Daughter’s florist owner, Kristina Cousen recommends a David Austin rose bush.

“These beautiful plants will reward you with roses for several months, with the added pleasure of the foliage early in the year and then as a background to the flowers later on,” explains Kristina.

These are also ideal if you fancy treating the garden-loving man in your life.

The day

Champneys Forest Mere luxurious spa resort has a variety of breaks on offer this Valentine’s Day, with treatments; accommodation, meals, up to 20 fitness and relaxation classes each day, as well as use of their gym and heated swimming pool.

If time is short, Champneys Gift Vouchers are quick and easy to purchase and can be redeemed against spa days, stays and treatments.

Park House Hotel has a choice of spa day experiences to choose from – such as the Decadent Champagne Spa Day– or book in for a 24-hour stay including dinner, bed and breakfast and a day in the spa.

The meal

In Dragon Street for Valentine’s JSW features five indulgent courses. Starting with scallops with nage of foraged herbs and salt water pearls and finishing with white chocolate ganache with hazelnut praline (lunch, £55 per person, evening, £85 per person.)

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Pork cooked two ways with salted apple puree, JSW

four-poster bedrooms are greatt for an extra special Valentine’s night.

Indulgence at the Beauty Studio’s Time For Two Ritual, £199, begins with a full body exfoliation to prepare the couple for a relaxing massage to destress tired and tense muscles. Concluding with an aromatherapy facial including a pressure point massage on face and scalp.

Chocolate Pots, Riverford Organics

Method In a saucepan, heat some water to simmering point. Place the cream, honey and orange juice in a bowl that sits on top of the pan, without touching the water.

Gently heat the cream until it is warmed through. Remove the bowl from the heat & quickly add the chocolate and egg yolk. Stir through until the chocolate has melted and the egg yolk combined - be careful not to over mix or the texture will become grainy.

When smooth, spoon or pour the mixture into espresso cups, ramekins or small bowls and leave to cool for 10 minutes, then chill for at least 1 hour. Remove the pots from the fridge a few minutes before serving.

Contact Beautiful at the Parlour, 01730 818226 Champneys Spa, 0843 316 2222 Cocoa Moon, 01730 262122 Indulgence at the Beauty Studio, 01730 821197 Inside Out, 01730 710 717 JSW, 01730 262030 Meon Valley Travel, 01730 711010 Old Thorns, 01428 724555

Park House Hotel, 01730 819000 Priority Beauty Studio, 01730 231792 Rhona Russell, 01730 260920 Riverford Organics, 01428 751741The Name UK, 01730 300229 The Blacksmiths Daughter, 01730 261611 Trevor Towner, 01730 261613

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Lasting luxury Along with their six year guarantee, Littlejohn are one of just a few high quality bathroom retailers in the South East who design and sell you a great bathroom and offer a full installation service.

Littlejohn, 01730 231050

Home comforts

V&B Omnia Architectura (prices from) Basin with pedestal - £260, inc Vat Bath 1700 x 700 - £353 inc Vat Toilet inc cistern and seat, £522.00 inc Vat Duravit D-Code (prices from) Basin with pedestal, £113 inc Vat Bath 1700 x 700, £210.00 inc Vat Toilet inc cistern and seat, £233 inc Vat

Less is more Big bold pieces without too much clutter make the most of your space and your investment. (Kitchen by Daulby and Tickle) Daulby and Tickle Ltd, 01420 476044

Furniture fashion JU Furniture can “furnish your home for less” with a value for money mahogany sleigh bed from £479.99 available in ten great finishes. A super bed which will always be in fashion in either a modern or traditional home.

JU Furniture, 01730 895500 Energy efficient Replacing drafty windows will ensure efficiency improvements made elsewhere are maintained. Tudor Windows come in hardwood, softwood or oak and are factory finished with preservative, primer and two coats of microporous paint in a choice of over 20 colours and stains, with any existing surrounds painted to match the windows and doors.

Tudor Windows, 02392 231290

Blindingly obvious Apollo Blinds’ Duette® blinds are a modern take on pleated blinds with a patented double-walled honeycomb design forming air pockets giving energy-saving properties.

Apollo Blinds, 01730 899006

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Belly dancing

something new Life in Petersfield suggests alternative activities for the New Year Belly dancing

Carol (aka Amina) takes Belly Dancing classes in Petersfield. ”In today's western world, women of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities are enjoying belly dancing as a social way of keeping fit and supple - and the chance to dress up in spangles and sequins!” she explains.

Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that anyone can learn in a day. Aiding relaxation it can free emotional baggage over time and gives pain relief by releasing energy build up. As part of the course you learn to work with the Reiki energy and how to use it more in every day life. For details on courses contact Debbie Jones, Reiki Master Teacher, at Art and Soul.

Join a theatre group

The Winton Players will cheer you up and you will not spend money you haven’t got. You will feel engaged with your local community.

Eileen Riddiford says, “When I moved to Petersfield nine years ago, the first thing I did was look up local drama groups and Winton welcomed me and made me feel at home straight away.

All ages, all backgrounds and multitalented, it is a great group to be a part of on so many different levels.

“I like acting, but since I have been in the group I have also directed a play, helped backstage, taken on the role of publicity, and helped in the Festival Hall Theatre front of house when a production is underway.”

Aromatherapy

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naturally. The oils’ characteristics and properties, combined with massage, can benefit conditions such as stress, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, headaches, muscular aches, joint pain, poor circulation, sinusitis and asthma.

At the same time, they reduce tension, discourage infection, energise, stimulate and balance the body and mind. A skilled practitioner will determine the most suitable essential oils and create a blend to meet your own specific needs.

Aromatherapy and massage together brings relaxation and promote health and vitality throughout the body. You can experience this with Caroline Bonney at The Petersfield Complementary Centre.

Arts and crafts

Academy Art & Crafts have everything to get you painting this New Year, with top of the range art sets and basic painting kits from as little as £10. Their lino cutting kits, £8.20, are also great for introducing children to the art of printmaking.

Join a book club

One Tree Books’ Book Club meets five times a year. “It’s all very informal and we enjoy a glass of wine with our discussion.

There is no committment to come to every session and it only costs £4,” explains One Tree Books Owner, Tim O'Kelly. “Recent authors have included Patrick Gale, Ian McEwen, and Emma Donoghue.”

The next Book Club is on Wednesday 1 February, discussing Amanda Craig's Hearts and Minds.

Restore relationships

How about improving your communications and the health of your

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relationships? Pip Sweeney, of Meon Therapy, can help. She is a counsellor and psychotherapist with a practice in College Street, Petersfield.

“At the centre of my work is helping people to communicate better with each other and pinpointing the issues that need talking about,” she says.

“It can be hard to find a way back to clear communication, when there is misunderstanding, when you feel that you cannot make yourself understood, or when you can’t find the right words to say what you mean– or goodwill is lost through past hurts and unresolved issues.”

What are you trying this New Year?

Let Life in Petersfield know on our Facebook page and Twitter and we will put the best ideas on our website. www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk Academy Art & Crafts, 01730 261624 Art and Soul, 01730 267171 Belly Dancing, 02392 595965 Caroline Bonney at The Petersfield Complementary Centre, 01730 231655 Meon Therapy, 07825 372183 One Tree Books, 01730 261199 Winton Players, 01730 827497

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Simon Gosney and his sister Sarah Fascione Photo: George Spear

Factfile Age:39 Married to Joanne, with three Boys, Thomas (9), Jacob (7) and Oliver (2) Hobbies & Interests: Motorsport fan and like to ski when I get the chance.

Also, the house we own in Liss is over 200 years old and I am always giving it some TLC.

Quality, choice and service Simon Gosney speaks exclusively about taking over from his father Bill as MD of Littlejohn, the Petersfield-based bathroom specialists How many years have you worked for Littlejohn?

Having just completed a degree in Construction Management in Nottingham, I joined Littlejohn in 1995 to manage the bathroom installation teams. I didn’t see it as a long-term situation, but here I am 16 years later, now MD! What was your job before the retirement of your parents Bill and Pearl Gosney who founded the company?

I have always looked after our own inhouse installers. This role developed into showroom design and as the primary contact with our suppliers, visiting their premises and exhibitions to view and order the latest products.

What has it been like taking over the successful Littlejohn business from your parents?

Bill and Pearl’s retirement has been in our business plan for the last four years, so it has been a gradual process. My sister, Sarah Fascione, joined the company in 2008 to take over my mother’s role as financial director.

How has your job changed since becoming MD? A large proportion of my time is now spent with the sales team and on marketing projects, which my father used to cover.

Our success and reputation make these big responsibilities. I still plan and help to fit the showrooms which have 60 settings, and a third change every year.

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What makes the company successful?

Quality, choice and service. In addition we have our own employed installation team of 11 (including three part-timers), who specialize in plumbing, tiling and carpentry. All have trained as apprentices with us, they are not sub-contractors, which is unusual within the industry.

Having your own installers enables you to maintain consistent standards of workmanship. We spend time and energy on training our fantastic staff. We were the first business in the industry to achieve the Investors in People accolade. Some 50% of our staff has over 10 years service.

Are there any areas of the business you want to improve?

We have looked at how we can increase our services. We have recently completed two new areas in the showroom dedicated to lighting and radiators that can be used in other rooms in the house, beside bathrooms.

We have also introduced ‘Customer for Life’, offering the services of a dedicated service engineer who can maintain products that we have sold and installed in the past.

We plan to refresh our presence with new uniforms for the installers with a switch to silver rather than the green vans.

How is the business doing in these difficult economic times?

The doom and gloom affect all retailers so we have to try that little bit harder to get the business. And our conversion rate

Brought up in Petersfield from age of 9 and went to Herne Junior and TPS.

has increased over the past 12 months.

Focusing on our past customers has been very important as repeat business is a large proportion of our sales mix.

We are now as busy as we have ever been at this time of year, with bookings until March. It seems that people are not moving home but putting in new bathrooms.

What have been the bestselling products in 2011?

With a move away from cream and beige colours, grey and black have become very popular, with mosaics used heavily as feature panels. People are much keener to personalise their bathroom with the use of colour and texture as well, which we see as a result of them deciding to stay put rather than move. Coloured radiators and furniture have been popular.

What will be new on the market for customers in 2012?

Showering is taking over from baths, and people replace baths with shower cubicles, or wet rooms. Freestanding baths are popular, with new materials making a “stone” effect and even copper and aluminium coloured baths popular. LED lighting is taking off.

What are your goals and ambitions for 2012?

It is vital that the products we display and sell are on trend. Our suppliers are mainly German, Spanish and English and we plan to introduce a fabulous new line of classically styled sanitary ware from Florence in Italy by March.

Littlejohn sells something for everyone – great designer quality suites that are made to last, at very reasonable prices.

We would also like to open another branch at some time in the near future.

Littlejohn, 01730 231050

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The Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards 2012

W

e proudly present the fifth annual Business and Community Awards on 30 March 2012.

The Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards are becoming bigger, better and more popular every year, and 2012 will prove to be a fifth anniversary bonanza. These acclaimed awards, which were launched in 2008, have become an eagerly anticipated fixture in the local calendar.

YOU can celebrate the work of your friends, family, charities, sports groups, businesses, events and not-for-profit organizations in our local community by filling in a nomination form online or on the back of this supplement.

You can nominate in as many categories and as many times as you like.

Just make sure you tell us why you think your nomination should be commended for their efforts in the community before our closing date on the 10 February.

The winners are chosen by a panel of local independent judges. Quality of entries is as important as quantity.

The ceremony sees the highly commended from each category praised in front of a large audience, and the overall winners are announced. As well as the 15 awards, the evening will feature dazzling performances by local art groups and

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organizations to keep you entertained.

This local event celebrates the talent, community and initiatives that our town and its surrounding areas have seen over the past 12 months. It recognizes the achievements and contributions to the community that local businesses, individuals and organizations have made. Above all, the people and the awards set Petersfield apart from other towns!

Alexandra Peel

Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Date: Friday 30 March 2012 Time: 5.15pm – 8.30pm Details: From 5.15pm enjoy a drink at the bar in the Rose Room before being seated in time for the big event. This starts at 6pm and should last about two hours with a short interval at 7pm.

The winners and highly commended entries in each category, will be announced on the night by the award sponsors. On the night the audience gets to choose the winner and the highly commended for the Petersfield Event of the Year from the judges’ shortlist.

Write the date Friday 30 March in your diary now!

Read on to discover the 15 categories and their criteria, what you need to nominate, to get involved and where and when to get tickets‌.

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Thank you to all our awards’ sponsors whose logos appear next to awards the relevant category, for generously giving back to the community.

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Best New Business Award For businesses who have moved to town in the past two years.

A company which demonstrates a clear and forward-looking vision for their business and their future in Petersfield.

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

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

Tell Us: • About the organization • What has been achieved on a local level • What are the future plans for the organization • Why the organization deserves this award

ThePub/Restaurant/Café Pub/Restaurant/Caféofofthe theYear YearAward Award The For local hospitality establishments who have achieved a great deal, put something back into the community, or are well-loved and respected throughout Petersfield and the local area.

Tell Us: • About the establishment and its staff • Local customers’ views and why they choose to eat or drink here • Why this establishment is an important part of the area • About any specific events or stories that makes this business stand out from the rest The Business of the Year Award For an outstanding business which has made a name for itself within the community or its field through innovation, determination and success, an inspiration to other local businesses.

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

Retailer of the Year Award For all local retailers with something to celebrate. This award can include: fashion houses, hair and beauty salons, gift shops, food and drink outlets, furniture, jewellers, florists, book and music shops, to name a few!

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

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

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Best Local/Community Initiative For villages in and around Petersfield which have undertaken recent initiatives or projects to benefit residents or the community.

Tell Us: • About the village, street or community • What initiatives, campaigns or projects have been undertaken in the past 12 months and why • What the effects of this activity have been • Why the village or community deserves this award Professional Community Support in Petersfield Award For individuals, groups or organizations who or which have made invaluable contributions to the local community. This award is for healthcare staff, police men and women, fire fighters, council staff; home, special needs, youth, disabled, elderly, and equal opportunities support and initiatives.

Tell Us: • Why the nominated person or group deserves this award • About specific achievements and contributions they have made • What effects this has had on the people involved • What local people think of this person/organization Issue 32 January / February 2012

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

Tell Us: • About the nominee • What achievements have been made in the last 12 months • Any obstacles or difficulties overcome in this time • What the artist/group gives to the community

Sports Award For individuals, teams and coaches in Petersfield and the surrounding area who have made an outstanding achievement in their field or deserve to be recognized for their sheer determination to succeed.

Tell Us: • About the nominee and the sport • What has been achieved in the last 12 months • How this has been achieved, and any difficulties met • Why this award is deserved

Volunteer of the Year Award An award to highlight those who give of their time offering services or support in the community or for purposes of fundraising. It’s about time we celebrated these unsung heroes!

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

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

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

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

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

Tell us: • About the person • How long they have lived in Petersfield • What they have done to deserve this title, including any difficulties/obstacles that have been overcome • How they motivate and inspire others

Petersfield Personality of the Year An award for an outstanding individual who has made a name for themselves or others within the community!

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

2011 Winners: New Business 2011: Lillyfields Care Green Initiative 2011: Sustainability Centre Not for Profit Organisation/Charity 2011: The Triangle Centre Retailer of the Year 2011: One Tree Books Pub/Restaurant/Café 2011: La Piazzetta Business of the Year 2011: Syn-Star Village/Town Initiative 2010: Street Watch Professional Community Support: Rosemary Foundation Arts and Entertainment 2011: Newswire Sports Award 2011: Andy Salmon Volunteer of the Year 2011: Carole Patrick Event of the Year 2011: OnionFest Teacher of the Year 2011: Jenny de Jongh Young Achiever 2011: Daniel Johnson Petersfield Personality 2011: Phillip Haines

Tickets

Tickets are priced at £7.50, £5 concessions or £10 +VAT for table seats. (Tables seat 8-10 people). Please call 01730 235669. www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

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HOW TO ENTER The closing date for all nominations is 10 February. To enter or nominate a person or organization for the Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards 2012, simply send us the following information on the form provided before the 10 February. Please give as much information as possible, and refer to the criteria provided on the centre pages.

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

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

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£££ Money finance

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Here are some financial tips from local experts for a hopefully prosperous New Year

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ax is a complex area and not all taxes are “fair”.

The tips are condensed and leave out many crucial details, so you should always seek professional advice.

They are intended to provoke thoughts, not to invite immediate unilateral action. No adviser will be held responsible for any action taken, unless you go and talk to them and they agree to act for you.

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John Atkins, IFA, Baggette & Co Wealth Management Ltd, 07885 190508 In future, few people will have the same sorts of pensions when they retire, as people who are already retired. They won’t have enjoyed the spectacular rises in house prices over 40 years up to 2007, which enabled many people with inadequate pensions to draw equity from their houses.

So, plan for a later retirement date; and make some meaningful pension contributions, especially if you have not already started.

Better to have a shorter and more comfortable retirement, than a longer one in poverty, and at the mercy of the State.

Joy Barden

Antrobus Accountants, 01730 234500 Pensions – Contribution rules re tax deductibility have changed dramatically in the last few years.

• Seed EIS – a new and very attractive tax relief announced by George Osborne last month to come in from April 2012. A 50% tax rebate on qualifying investments. Well worth considering but watch out for details as this is very new.

• Tax credits – hugely underclaimed and not well understood. They can be worth £000s and are NOT TAXABLE. • Tax codes –Many taxpayers on PAYE pay too much tax. We offer a free Tax Code Healthcheck.

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Joy Barden, Associate Partner of St. James's Place Partnership, 01730 301591 • ISAs – Make full use of ISA contributions (up to £10,680 per individual) and the new junior (children's) contributions.

• Tax –Transfer assets or income between married couples/civil partners to reduce or defer tax.

• Capital Gains – Make full use of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) annual exemptions (£10,600 per individual); and capital growth unit trusts have lower rates of CGT at 18% and 28%, compared to income tax.

Louise Manning, Cox Manning, 01730 266816 • Tax returns – If you haven’t already done your tax return for the year to 5 April 2011 do it now!

Increased penalties for late submission apply this year.

• Tax relief – Are you making the most of available reliefs and allowances? Ask your accountant for a financial health check before March so you have time to put changes in place before the new tax year starts.

• Wills – Don’t die without leaving a will as it will be costly in terms of tax and professional fees. Discuss your Inheritance Tax position sooner rather than later.

Liam Starley, Director, Stiles & Co. Financial Services (Petersfield) Limited, 01730 233003 • Reduce debt levels – A major priority. You may be paying less per month for your mortgage, so pay additional amounts of your mortgage or more expensive debt – credit card bills and personal loans.

• Save for retirement – Life expectancy is increasing, and the sooner you start saving the better, especially with the increasing issue of care costs.

• Annuities – Pension annuity rates are at all time low levels with little prospect of increasing soon.

Consider your options at retirement. You do not need to accept the annuity offered by your existing provider – shop around for a better level of income.

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Antrobus Accountants, 01730 234500 • Capital purchases – Tax rules on deductibility of capital expenditure change dramatically in April. Consider making any large capital purchases by the end of March 2012.

• Small Business Rates Relief – can be worth several £000s per year.

The claiming process is very straightforward.

• Tax investigations – HMRC is ramping up the number of them and they can take several forms, none of which is nice! Get advice from your accountant on tax investigation and consider cost effective insurance against fees – before you get an investigation.

• Losses – Be very wary about “writing off” losses, which can be good!.

David Jones, of 7 Accounts, www.7accounts.com • Budgets – Preparing a budget / cash flow forecast and sticking to it is the key to success. Not having a budget is like trying to navigate the Amazon without a map!

• Debtors – Keep a close eye on them. Offer payment by instalments if necessary.

Until the money is in the bank it is pointless doing the work!

• Tax efficiency – Keep all of your accounts up to date and discuss the numbers with your accountant before your business year-end to ensure that you can make the most of tax efficiencies. L Issue 32 January / February 2012

New Year’s Resolutions Make it one of your New Year’s Resolutions to review your financial arrangements with a company you can trust to deliver impartial and unbiased financial advice.

• Is the return on your investments/savings keeping pace with inflation?

• Do you have a number of pension/investment plans and are looking to consolidate them?

• Are you confident your pensions/investments are performing as well as they could for you?

• Perhaps you are nearing retirement and looking to consider all of your options in respect of your pension funds?

• Do you wish to protect your estate from Inheritance Tax for the benefit of your family?

• Long term care can have a major impact on your wealth, is this something that concerns you?

• Are you and your family adequately protected or do you wish to review your existing life and health insurance arrangements?

As Independent Financial Advisers we can provide you with comprehensive guidance in respect of all of the above matters.

We are a well established, local company dedicated to providing a highly professional service to our clients, spread predominately across Hampshire, Sussex and Surrey.

If you would like more information or to arrange a free, no-obligation meeting, please call us on 01730 233003 or send an e-mail to liam@stilespetersfield.co.uk. You can also visit our website www.stilespetersfield.co.uk which details our full range of services.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Stiles & Company Financial Services (Petersfield) Limited is an Appointed Representative of Stiles & Company Financial Services Limited which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority

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Yogurt, roasted nuts & fruit Ingredients · 100g Country Market jumbo porridge oats · 2 ripe Hampshire grown pears. Eg Concord, Conference or Comice. cored and diced · 2 Hampshire grown apples. Eg. Cox, Braeburn or Discovery cored and diced · 500g Tims Dairy low fat natural yogurt · 2 tbsp clear Kingsley honey How to make it 1. Preheat the oven to 200C, gas mark 6 2. Place the oats on a baking tray and roast for 5 minutes 3. Allow to cool slightly 4. Meanwhile mix the

Spicy fruit compote

Proof that fast food doesn’t have to be unhealthy, The Local Veg Box People offer a variety of healthy fruit and veg – available at the click of a button!

1. order “fruit only”

Ingredients 6 fruit-style teabags eg Twinings Cranberry and Pomegranate 1tbsp clear honey 1 cinnamon stick 1 pinch of ground allspice 500g dried mixed fruit, eg apricots, apples, pears, prunes, figs and cranberries (perhaps leftover from Christmas), roughly chopped 200g Waitrose Organic Jumbo Oats Rolled 1litre semi skimmed milk Method Place the teabags, 600ml boiling water, the honey, cinnamon stick and allspice 26

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2. get it delivered on day you select 3. open box 4. take out apple 5. rinse apple 6. bite apple and eat! www.thelocalvegboxpeople. co.uk

Jerusalem artichoke soup remaining ingredients in a large bowl and stir in the oats 5. Serve chilled and drizzled with honey Country Market, Malthouse & Osborne Farms, Kingsley, Hampshire. GU35 0QP 01420-472486 www.countrymarket.co.uk

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You can use any leftover dried fruit in this wonderful compote. Served with porridge, it makes a warming, healthy breakfast on a cold winter’s morning or serve with natural yogurt or with ice cream, as a dessert.

Nut free / Low fat / Vegetarian Preparation time : 10 minutes Cooking time : 20 minutes plus steeping time Total time : 30 minutes Serves: 4

Simply snack

Ingredients 750g Jerusalem Artichokes, scrubbed & chopped 1 large onion, chopped Clove of garlic, crushed 2 sticks of celery, chopped 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock Salt & pepper Splash of milk (optional) Method Gently cook the onion and crushed clove of garlic in a little oil.

Add the chopped celery and the chopped artichokes.

Pour on the hot stock, bring to

the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, covered for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Puree in a blender, and add milk or more stock to thin if needed.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Petersfield market dates, Sunday 5 February and Sunday 4 March 10am - 2pm, in The Square.

Hampshire Farmer’s Market, 01420 588671

Pan-fried mackerel in lemon oatmeal in a large pan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the dried fruit and then simmer for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to steep until ready to serve.

When ready to serve, place the oats in a saucepan and add the milk. Bring to the boil and simmer for 7–8 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove the teabags and cinnamon stick from the fruit compote.

Divide the porridge into 4 bowls and serve with the fruit compote on top for a healthy breakfast.

Cook’s tips You can keep the compote in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Substitute the tea with orange juice for an even fruitier flavour.

Waitrose, 8 Rams Walk, Petersfield GU32 3JA 01730 233339

Economical and quick to cook, mackerel is packed with healthy omega 3 oils and is low in salt.

Enjoy it with a delicious lemony oatmeal crust. * Nut free * Milk free * Diabetic (low sugar) Preparation time : 10 minutes Cooking time : 10 minutes Total time : 20 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 100g The Oatmeal of Alford Fine 2 unwaxed lemons, 1 zested 50g flour 1 egg, beaten 4 frozen Waitrose Cornish Mackerel Fillets, defrosted, taken from a 500g pack 2 tbsp olive oil Method 1. Place the oatmeal on a plate with the lemon zest and a little seasoning. Combine lightly. Place the flour on another plate and the egg in a shallow bowl.

2. Pat the fillets dry using kitchen paper. Dip each fillet

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first in flour to lightly coat each side, then briefly in the egg. Finally, press into the oatmeal to coat fully on both sides.

3. Heat the oil in a shallow frying pan, then gently fry the fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until the coating is golden and the flesh is opaque.

4. Serve the mackerel with the remaining lemon cut into wedges, and a fresh salad of watercress and chicory.

Cook’s tips Instead of frozen fillets, use 2 fresh mackerel from the fish service counter, where you can have the fillets prepared. If fine oatmeal is not available, use standard oatmeal blitzed to a finer texture in a food processor.

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Charity Cycle A group from Elizabeth FitzRoy Support will cycle from Petersfield to all the Eizabeth Fitzroy support services around the country.

The challenging ride is part of a number of activities organized marking the learning disability charity’s 50th year.

The journey, starting on Monday 9 January, is planned to take 50 days, covering a total of 1113 miles.

Two exercise bikes will be used with the cyclists, cycling 12 miles a day per bike. The group taking part includes staff from the Petersfield Office and adults from the On Track Day Service.

“I’m really excited about the event, it’s great to have something we can do with the

Beer walk Life Magazines' Nick Keith and his colleague Neil Pafford enjoyed a fund-raising walk and supported local businesses on Sunday.

Well, that is only half the story because the walk started and ended at Ballards Brewery in Nyewood and took in local West Sussex pubs, in Elsted and Trotton where they supported local breweries.

"It was a very good day and we tasted some delicious beers," said a smiling Nick.

"Neil and I went off piste between the Three Horseshoes in Elsted and the Elsted Inn, because we took a scenic route across the fields. We know that England is supposed to be the most urbanised country in Western Europe but it's hard to believe when you are walking in open country so close to the South Downs."

The popular walk, organized annually on the first Sunday in December by Carola Brown of Ballards Brewery, attracted over 100 enthusiasts. We begun the morning with a 10am half pint (or pint) of the brewery's latest creation, called Meltdown at 7.4%.

Up in the air Liphook based Derek Hurry (right) has jumped out of a plane at the tender age of 83. Jumping from an incredible 12000 ft, Derek raised £3000 for The British Heart Foundation, double his target.

Derek said, “The five minutes of gentle descent under the canopy were most enjoyable as I listened to my heart rate decline and took in the views of the countryside!”

Derek chose The British Heart Foundation because both his parents died from heart conditions which, thanks to the Foundation’s work, can now be treated.

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Fabulous fundraising

service users,” explains Elizabeth FitzRoy Support worker, Sally Steere.

To show your support to the ride visit www.justgiving.com/sally-steere

Prize Old Mummers

We also supped Wassail, Golden Bine, Nyewood Gold, Nyewood Best and other brews, while we all enjoyed a romping Carry On from the Prize Old Mummers, who were fundraising for the Rowans and St Wilfrid's Hospices.

At the Three Horeshoes, Elsted, Neil necked Nyewood Best, while Nick got stuck into Bowman's Wallop (from Hambledon).

And at the Elsted Inn they both enjoyed Cottage A380 from Alresford, while at the Keepers Inn, Trotton, Neil rounded off the day with Ballard's Wild.”

Contact: Ballards Brewery, www.ballardsbrewery.org.uk

New salon Beautiful at the Parlour has raised £2,100 for Leukaemia Care.

Located at Durleighmarsh Farm, the salon raised the funds with an auction and raffle at their grand opening on the 5 December.

Top prizes included a spa day, black tie dinner and laptop. Beautiful at the Parlour owner, Rachel Ballard said, “I’m so impressed with the amount we have raised. It has really shown me the amazing support from our clients that we can raise £2100 in one night despite being in a recession.”

Beautiful at the Parlour, 01730 818226

Bookshop closing

The Unity Bookshop in Folly Lane is in danger of closing. The introduction of the internet and e-books, down-loading music and other material becoming the norm has meant the Unity has lost sales for the last few years and it now runs at a worrying annual deficit of £5,000.

This trend shows that the shop would not be viable going into the New Year.

To raise funds the Unity Bookshop has sent campaign leaflets out to its regular customers, Petersfield Area Churches Together and churches in the wider area.

To show your support contact Di Mackarness at Unity Bookshop, 15 Folly Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4AU. L 01730 262572 unity@xln.co.uk.

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“Bringing out the best in boys” The new Hindhead Tunnel brings Aldro closer to you!

A day in the life of Aldro... come and see for yourself

ALDRO OPEN MORNINGS • Saturday 3 March & 19 May 2012 • 11:00am–12:30pm If you would like to attend an Open Morning, to request a prospectus, or to arrange a personal tour, please contact Mrs Spall on 01483 409020 or email: hmsec@aldro.org Aldro, Lombard Street, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS www.aldro.org

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New salon

All things beautiful Cressy Luke has just enjoyed her fourth Christmas in Bakery Lane as the owner of The Name UK. A special boutique, The Name UK is dedicated to all things bright and beautiful, contemporary and vintage. “When we first opened at Bakery Lane I knew that we had to do something to bring attention to ourselves,” Cressy Luke recalls.

“The lane was dark and very uninviting, but I felt that the potential was there to create a fun and sociable atmosphere. That’s why we started decorating the lane.“ She prides herself on creating new looks for Bakery Lane throughout the year. “We decorate the lane every Valentine’s Day with hearts. We also put up decorations for Easter, hang wisteria in the summer, and go to town with lights and decorations at Christmas!”

Cressy also works as a costume designer for film and television. In a 25-year career she has designed for films and commercials such as Dior and Nike, as well as major stars like Marion Cotillard, Christopher Walken and Sir Ian McKellen.

When starting her own business, Cressy says: “I wanted to use my creativity and experience of the film industry to start a truly unique store. “I have always felt that as a market town Petersfield has a sense of individuality that makes me feel at home.”

In a rich and varied childhood Cressy travelled extensively. “My father was a film writer and director so as a child I travelled the world and experienced a range

Life changing In times of recession, business training budgets are among the first to be cut.

However, Sam Piper, of South Downs Coaching, believes there is an urgent need to develop and support staff.

“The emerging business model in this new age of austerity comprises smaller, more efficient teams with greater responsibility,” Sam says. “Improvements in systems and procedures can only go so far towards creating this efficiency; people also need to change the way they do things.”

Coaches specialize in personal change.

They use structured conversations that enable clients to identify and replace unwanted thinking habits with new, more flexible strategies.

Although many managers are now taught basic coaching formulae, like the GROW model, Sam believes that coaching is emerging as a business specialization because the relationship between staff and their line managers precludes the openness necessary for change.

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Lu, Amy, Rosie and Rosie Packham-Boyns

Cressy Luke

of cultural influences. I use all of these influences at the Name UK.” Cressy’s warmth and love for people has influenced her whole life. Away from The Name UK she provides support for a wealth of people including acting as a surrogate family to paratroopers who cannot return to their own home.

She thinks that her service to her customers is key to the success of The Name UK and continues to draw customers from as far and wide. “I truly believe in retail therapy. We all work hard for our money so when we spend it we want to make it an enjoyable experience. It’s such an exciting shop!”

Cressy hopes to spread the influence of the Name UK – branching into new areas such as interior design and event planning.

The Name UK, 01730 300229

Sam Piper

Sam became passionate about talent development in the mid-90s as an instructor of fast-track Yachtmaster courses on the south coast. Having moved into broadcasting as a producer for Sky and Virgin Media, he remained active in corporate training and became an accredited coach in 2005.

South Downs Coaching was set up as a result of the popularity of Sam’s goal-setting workshop, The Five Year Life Planner, which is now also available as a book. He says that South Downs Coaching provides an affordable and measurable development solution for staff at all levels of an organization.

South Downs Coaching, 07812 047069.

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The newest hairdressing experience in Petersfield, SALON SIXTEEN, opened on Saturday 10 December. It is headed up

by Rosie Packham-Boyns with her team – Amy, Rosie and Lu. More than 300 clients, friends and family went to SALON SIXTEEN’S official opening by Rosie, who proudly dedicated the new salon to her father, Graham Ball.

All celebrated a wonderful evening organized by Sarah Chubb with champagne cocktails and delicious canapés created by Rosie’s husband Kev. Rosie said: “SALON SIXTEEN offers the highest standards of hairdressing and nails in a friendly relaxed salon atmosphere where you can enjoy a cafetiere and home baked cake! We are pleased to offer magnetic and Filthy Gorgeous nail polish ranges ” SALON SIXTEEN, 01730 260059

Risk Doctor Petersfield based Dr David Hillson was presented David Hillson (centre) the PMI Eric with Chris Field (left) and Jenett Project Ricardo Vargas (right) Management Excellence Award. An active contributor to the global Project Management Institute, the award recognizes and honours Dr Hilson’s contributions to the project management profession.

Known as The Risk Doctor, David has made several innovative contributions to the field of risk management, championing the inclusion of opportunity in the risk process and developing a practical application of emotional literacy to support appropriate risk-taking. Risk Doctor, 07717 665222

Recognition Petersfield based Review Hairdressing has been recognized in the British Hairdressing Awards. The awards celebrate the very best of British hairdressing talent, so the news is a real result for the Review salon team who have been shortlisted for Southern Hairdresser of The Year. Review, 01730 260346 Issue 32 January / February 2012

Legal Life

As we all know the Christmas season brings extra stresses and strains and relationships are often truly tested.

Relationship difficulties with a partner can be especially emotionally draining. No communication. A tense atmosphere. Worries about the future. Children may well be bewildered and confused about what is going on.

But what should you do? You might ask friends and family where you stand, particularly those close to you who have been through tough times before. Although friends and family are very important at such a time, the issues almost always have legal implications.

You might then start phoning legal help-lines and searching legal websites to find out where you stand but you will quickly realise that it’s better to talk to somebody directly.

A specialist matrimonial solicitor will know how sensitive these issues can be and can cover the complexities of: • Divorce: When is the right time? How much will it cost? How long will it take?

• Children: Financial support; spending time with both parents; children’s wishes.

• Money: Who pays for what? How will we divide our assets? Will I have to go to court?

Your solicitor can clearly set out the options available within ever-changing legal rules and regulations… and provide solutions that are right for you.

Separation can be a very emotional time, and it is comforting to talk to the experts when seeking advice on what you should and shouldn’t do.

For more information please contact the Family Department at MacDonald Oates LLP solicitors – 01730 268211 Lisa Carter is an Associate in the Family Department of MacDonald Oates, based in the firm’s Petersfield office

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Diane Jones, Registered Mental Health Nurse and founder of Lillyfields, asks for a joined-up caring structure which respects both the cared for and the carers

he Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced plans to “target home care services…to ensure [they] meet the essential standards people have a right to expect and that people are being treated with dignity and respect”.

Regulation of care standards is essential, and CQC do a good job. However, the Government is wrong to focus on more controls and inspections.

More regulation will miss the point. The real issues will not change unless we look at the overall structure and organization of community care, which does not create a working environment where dignity and respect are extended to the carers.

CQC should weed out incompetency and greed from our industry, but this alone will not solve the problem. We need a joined-up infrastructure that treats home care staff as professionals by paying them enough and making sure their overall terms and conditions better support them; and encourages more to join what is one of the most emotionally rewarding careers.

Lillyfields care agency was set up in Petersfield in early 2010. We set out to give the same level

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of care we would expect for our own mothers and fathers, and to provide a platform for young people and others to join a profession where people could gain a sense of purpose. However, we have been surprised at what a battle it is to get the right staff and to get the right level of funding in fact it often feels there is more pushing back against our ideals and principles for providing support to vulnerable people in their own homes than there is helping us.

Once care staff were paid salaries and had job security. Now many agencies have no choice but to put their staff on zero hour contracts, paid by the halfhourly visit – by the minute – excluding travel time.

They work from 7am to 10pm, seven days per week 365 days per year in all weathers, not to mention issues around childcare and other personal benefit initiatives.

A few months ago, pressure from the Government’s austerity drive did away with double time for bank holidays, and extra allowances for weekends. This put more pressure on local authorities which in turn has put considerable pressure on all parts of community care.

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Many care agencies have seen a drop of around 20% in revenue.

Despite the business risk of operating at a barely sustainable margin, Lillyfields continue to pay their care team well above minimum wage and mileage allowance. This said, there is very little slack to cover sickness, holidays, extended training, team reviews. The sense that both staff and clients are in a volume business is not conducive to providing positive care and support.

I would agree to profits being capped if the correct infrastructure was in place. But there is barely enough to put in place the minimum infrastructure that we consider necessary to provide good care in the community.

We believe that, in recent years, care has been generated at the expense of the carers and the cared for. Also there is something much more fundamental missing from the provision of care, not just the funding.

Care is complex and covers everything from scheduling through general administration.

Having care agencies compete for business is not conducive to the end user, and business is often won, not on cost but who has the adequate amount of staff. There is very little coordination between agencies, who, understandably, protect their own environment.

This is not just about Lillyfields but about the whole provisioning of Home Care. Lillyfields is lucky that it has 29 very dedicated staff who often go beyond the call of duty. As a team we have often had a positive impact on the people we help to support. We know that we can get it wrong despite the desire to get it right.

Care agencies face common challenges We have interviewed a good few hundred people over the last 18 months, many from other care agencies and it would appear that the same challenges we face are common with others too.

We believe Community Care, if we get it right – in conjunction with the excellent work carried out by CPNs, district nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and a whole array of community support workers – can make a vast difference, not only to the people we support but also to the costs of NHS Trusts and other centrally based organizations.

To the Government, I say this: “if you continue to increase controls and inspections whilst reducing funding, and without looking at the detailed issues surrounding the provisioning of care in the community, standards will get worse, not better. On the other hand, if we take a bottom-up and not another top-down review of provisioning of care in the community – and of course care agencies have a part to play – I think we all know who would benefit!”

Diane Jones is a qualified Mental Health Professional and was talking to Sam Piper.

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Glassware to glitter at fair

Bursaries at West Dean

Continental mid-20th century glassware will be the major attraction at The Petersfield Antiques Fair at the Festival Hall, Petersfield, from 3 to 5 February 2012.

Presented by specialist glass dealer Richard Hoppé, the collection includes pieces by leading designers from Belgium, France, Germany and Eastern Europe.

Among the many eye-catching pieces will be a collection from the Val Saint Lambert factories, a Belgian manufacturer, founded in 1826 and now the official glassware supplier to King Albert II of Belgium.

The popular event will also feature a range of specialists, including period furniture dealers Yellow Lantern Antiques from Hove, Nicholas Arkell from Dorset, and Sue Killinger from Buckinghamshire; fine art galleries Graham Bentley from Warwickshire, Ashleigh House from Essex and Michael St. John from California. A choice of jewellery will also be on show with specialists Terry Robert, Plaza, and Trivette.

Penman Fairs, 01825 744074

Bursaries are available for creative development short courses at West Dean College in April 2012. The courses will take place during the Easter holidays 2012 and bursaries are accessible for undergraduates and recent graduates of creative subjects, practising designers, artists and makers.

Bursaries will cover course fees and accommodation is available from £190 for a four-day course, and from £240 for a five-day course. To apply download a form at http://www.westdean.org. uk/CollegeChannel/ShortCourses/ Information/FeesandBursaries.aspx West Dean College, 01243 811301.

CCTV system ADP Security Systems have installed a new remote CCTV monitoring and security response system for Fresenius Kabi Oncology in Bordon.

David Preston, From its control room Director ADP in Petersfield, ADP monitors the networked CCTV system, comprising internal and external cameras.

The system is fully supported with a rapid incident response service where a guard can be dispatched if required.

The sensitive and potentially dangerous medicines need to be secure at all times of the day and night. If needed, a mobile security patrol can attend within minutes of an incident occurring.

ADP Systems, 01730 261510, dpreston@adpsecurity.com

Picture perfect Petersfield Tourist Information Centre has launched a photographic competition to celebrate Petersfield’s 2012 events.

Running until 7 May 2012, the winning 12 photographs will be used in a calendar for 2013.

“The photographs should illustrate a view within Petersfield or one of its surrounding villages and must capture an aspect of the historical or cultural heritage of the area,” Graham Haynes of East Hampshire Tourist Information Centre explains.

“A prize will be awarded for each of the 12 winning photographs and winners will be announced during the Jubilee celebrations.”

Entrance forms are available from the Petersfield Tourist Information Centre.

Petersfield Tourist Information Centre , 01730 268829

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New homes and jobs New jobs and homes are vital for the future success and prosperity of East Hampshire, according to the district council’s Joint Core Strategy. This sets out the number of new homes and jobs needed up to 2028, approved by the East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) in December.

Cllr Ken Moon, Portfolio Holder for Development, said: “Our population is growing and there are not enough homes or jobs in East Hampshire to meet future needs.”

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The far-reaching document will also lay down the guidelines to encourage businesses to invest in premises in East Hampshire, bringing employment and wealth to the area. It will look at the environment and how it will be protected.

The strategy will begin the process of submission to Government in early February 2012. Residents will then have the opportunity to comment on its content.

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East Hampshire District Councillors have voted in favour of a separate Parish Council for Sheet. Petersfield Town Council will lose just over 4 per cent of its annual precept in a potential move.

Work has begun on drawing up the terms of the new council, to be ready to meet for the first time in the summer.

Two consultation periods were run to determine the strength of support for the move. A total of 369 responses were received. Of those, 85.3 per cent were in favour of establishing a Sheet Parish Council with 11.7 per cent preferring to maintain the existing arrangements.

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The Winton Players have launched a campaign to save their barn.

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ome to their scenery, costumes and rehearsal stage for the past 60 years, there are now holes in the roof, floor and walls. To repair the barn the players need to raise £30,000.

Former chairman Eileen Riddiford explains, "We can’t do it without your help, come to our plays, come to our pantomimes. The best way of raising money is to have a full house.’’

The players also hope to raise money from donations, sponsorship of productions, raffles and concerts.

Anyone wishing to offer a donation or expertise, should e-mail: winton. fundraising@gmail.co.uk

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COMPETITION

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One of two prizes to revitalize or beautify yourself in 2012

A tale of

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Whether you want to improve your body after the Christmas period or fancy glamming up for Valentine’s, Rachel Ballard has got the answer with her choice of two amazing prizes at her two fantastic salons, Indulgence at the Beauty Studio, Tollgate Cottage, Durleighmarsh, and Beautiful at the Parlour, Durleighmarsh Farm.

Prize option 1: To reshape your body and control your cellulite this New Year, Indulgence at the Beauty Studio, Tollgate Cottage, Durleighmarsh, Rogate Farm, offer the revolutionary Endermologie treatment.

The only advertising standards approved cellulite therapy, Endermologie treats zones of poor circulation that cannot be improved by either physical exercise or diets.

Wearing a special body suit, clients receive a unique massage by a therapist, six times more effective than manual massage.

For the best results a course of 10 treatments is recommended, with two treatments a week.

As a special New Year

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prize, Rachel is offering a course of ten endermologie treatments worth over £600.

Prize option 2: December saw the grand opening of Rachel’s sixth salon Beautiful at the Parlour at Durleighmarsh Farm.

Raising £2,100 (and still rising!) for Leukaemia Care, the new salon has already made its mark in the community.

Offering everything from vajazzling to lash extensions, this new salon has a range of treatments to make you look and feel beautiful!

The salon also includes a unique sunbed with a skin analysis unit, featuring a special programme for S.A.D, without the tanning element.

And for the latest nail trends, Beautiful at the Parlour provides a variety of manicures and pedicures at their new nail bar.

So, to make sure you are looking fabulous this Valentine’s, or any excuse to party, prize option number two is a Beautiful Package with: lash extensions, manicure, pedicure, spray tan and make up, worth over £200!

Indulgence at the Beauty Studio, Tollgate Cottage, Rogate Road, Durleighmarsh, 01730 821197

CLOSING DATE 15 February 2012

Beautiful at the Parlour, Durleighmarsh Farm, 01730 818226

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For your chance to win simply answer the following three questions: 1 How many endermologie sessions are recommended for the best results?

2. How much money did Beautiful at the Parlour raise on their opening day?

3 Where are Rachel’s two salons based?

Send your entries with your name, address, email and phone number to: The Media Barn, Kings Court, St Peter’s Road, Petersfield, GU32 3HX or email info@lifemags.co.uk Terms and conditions Entries must be received by 15 February 2012. One entry per person. The winners will be decided by draw and announced in the Jan/Feb issue of Life in Petersfield.

The judges’ decision is final. No cash alternative is available. By entering this competition you accept that your data can be passed to our sponsors.

Employees of Life Magazines and associates of Indulgence at the Beauty Studio and Beautiful at the Parlour are not allowed to submit entries.

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What’s on - January - February 2012 l Monday 2 - Sunday 8 January Jack and the Beanstalk Venue: Yvonne Arnaud theatre Time: 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm Price: Tickets from £15 Contact: 01483 440 000 l Tuesday 3 January Petersfield & District Philatelic Society Meeting Venue: Petersfield Community Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 264518 or 01730 261244 l Thursday 5 January WEA (Petersfield) 18th Century British Art Venue: Methodist Church Hall Price: £79 Time: 9.30am-11.30am Contact: www.wea.org.uk

Queens Road, Alton Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm Contact: 01420 86701 l Wednesday 11 January Petersfield Photographic Society – January Competition Venue: Petersfield Community Centre, Love Lane Price: Annual subscription is £24.00 per season, Members under 18 years £5.00 and visitors £1 Time: 7.30pm Contact: www. petersfieldphotographicsociety. org.uk l Friday 13 - Friday 21 January Cinderella Venue: Festival Hall Time: 7.30pm, 1pm, 6pm, 2pm Price: Adults £10, Children £7 Contact: 01730 268829

l Friday 6 January Horndean and District University of the 3rd Age Venue: Merchistoun Hall, Portsmouth Road, Horndean.

Time: 2pm Contact: 023 9259 5406

l Tuesday 17 January Petersfield Flower Arrangement Society Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre, Moggs Mead Time: 2.30pm Contact: 01329 310438

Petersfield Literary Society What am I reading Venue: Winton House, High Street Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm Contact: 01730 260277

Jack Dean upstairs @ The Square Brewery Venue: Upstairs @ The Square Brewery, Market Square Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm Price: £4 Contact: Petersfield.gu32@gmail. com

l Monday 9 January Hampshire Genealogical Society – January Members Evening Venue: All Saints’ Parish Hall,

Time: 7:30pm-9.30pm Contact: 01730 260277 l Monday 13 February Haslemere U3A Monthly Speaker: Dr.Carol Michaelson, British Museum Subject: Terracotta Warriors of XI’an – from ancient people to a modern super state.

Venue: Haslemere Hall Price: £2 inc refreshments Time: 2pm Contact: pullen@haslemere.com l Friday 27 January Burns at the Barn Venue: The Gilbert White Field Studies Centre.

Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm Price: Tickets £15 Contact: 01420 511275 l Friday 3 February Petersfield Literary Society – The Sea in Literature Venue: Winton House, High Street Time: 7:30pm-9.30pm Contact: 01730 260277 l Friday 3 – Sunday 5 February The Petersfield Antiques Fair Venue: Festival Hall Time: 10.30am-6pm (Sunday – 5pm) Price: £3 Contact: 01825 744074, www. penman-fairs.co.uk, info@ penman-fairs.co.uk l Sunday 5 February Farmer’s Market Venue: The Market Square l Saturday 4 February The Virginia Monologues: Why Growing Old is Great, by Virginia Ironside Venue: Minerva Theatre Time: 2.30pm, 7.45pm Prices: £15 Contact: 01243 781312 l Wednesday 8 February Petersfield Area Historical Society – River Plate Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre, Moggs Mead

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l Wednesday 13 - Sunday 18 February The Sound of Music Venue: Minerva Theatre, Chichester Time: 7.30pm Price: £16.50 (Tue-Sat eves) £15 (Mon eve and Sat mat) Contact: 01243 781312 l Tuesday 21 February Jonny Fluffypunk upstairs @ The Square Brewery Venue: Upstairs @ The Square Brewery, Market Square Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm Price: £4 Contact: Petersfield.gu32@gmail. com l Wednesday 22 February Introduction to Bee Keeping Venue: The Privett Centre Church Lane, Privett Price: £8 (to include light refreshments) Time: 7pm-9pm Contact: 01730 828238 info@ privettcentre.org.uk l Saturday 25 February British Heart Foundation South Downs Way Challenge Venue: Elizabeth Country Park Price: Adult £15, Child £5 Time: 6am Contact: 0808 100 2109 eastevents@bhf.org.uk

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A Decadent Champagne Spa day of luxury for you and a guest at Park House’s PH20 spa, near Midhurst in West Sussex. Your day of pampering will include a Champagne breakfast or Champagne afternoon tea, a two course lunch, full use of the spa facilities, a 30 minute massage and a 30 minute facial.

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Park House Hotel Spa... weddings... business Park House is a quintessentially English, family-owned, small, luxury country house hotel and spa set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

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The hotel comprises twenty one luxury en-suite bedrooms in the main hotel building and three adjacent cottages and all have been individually decorated to reflect an English country home with the latest iMac technology and free wifi throughout.

The hotel has an exquisite and intimate new spa called PH2O and there is a range of Spa Day Experiences starting at £65pp for non hotel guests.

Guests will enjoy full use of all the PH2O facilities which include a stunning 15-metre indoor swimming pool with marble entry shower, a Jacuzzi, saunas and steam rooms, a superb gym and fitness facilities, four treatment rooms and spaces specifically designed for relaxation. The PH2O

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therapists use the exclusive Parisien Anne Semonin and English Aromatherapy Associates products, as well as Bare Minerals make-up, Essie nail varnishes and Mama Mio products for mothers-to-be. The Treatment Menu is extensive and offers over sixty different treatment options for men and women to choose from. Membership of the PH2O spa starts at £85 per month and memberships are currently available. For further information, please contact the Membership Secretary, Siobhan Appleby on members@parkhousehotel.com or tel: 01730-819020.

Park House also offers its guests a unique range of English country house sports and facilities to enjoy during the summer months including an outdoor pool with surrounding sun terraces, two superbly presented traditional grass tennis courts, a large croquet lawn, a bowls lawn, a six hole par 3 golf course and a new putting green.

If you are looking for a truly beautiful and peaceful location in which to enjoy a delicious

lunch, traditional afternoon tea or dinner, come to Park House. A three-course lunch and dinner menu is available daily in the hotel’s traditional Dining Room or more contemporary Conservatory. In warmer weather, guests can enjoy their meals outside taking in the wonderful gardens and far reaching views. Drinks and coffees can be enjoyed in the homely Drawing Room and this is also the perfect place to enjoy a full English afternoon tea including cake, scones, sandwiches and home-made biscuits. Children and babies are welcome at all times and a children’s menu is available on request. On Sundays, a traditional Sunday lunch is served. Lunches from £26.95pp, Afternoon Tea from £19.95pp and Dinner from £37.50pp.

The hotel’s beautifully restored Sussex barn also provides the perfect countryside CLOSING DATE venue for parties, 15 February dinners, drinks 2012 receptions, business meetings, conferences and small family weddings.

Looking out over the beautifully kept gardens, parties of between 60-80 guests can be catered for.

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Issue 32 January / February 2012

See Yourself

Richard C Arnold Optometrists & Contact Lens Practitioners

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