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CONTENTS

Contents Education, Centre page supplement News A3 Tunnel breakthrough, Mayor’s ball, Photo shoot offer

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Profile Ben Southall’s great 40,000-mile Africa trek

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Your Wedding Budget for the big day, the perfect gown, photos

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Events Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards 2009

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Promotion Day in the life at Meon Valley Travel

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Promotion Focus on Liss

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Issues Petersfield Tomorrow’s planning blueprint goes public

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Business Bluebird expands, Flipflop opens, Froxfield store stays

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Eating Out White Hart, Petersfield

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Health Mother’s Day breaks, Brace yourself for Easter chocs

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Property Lettings latest and tips

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Arts Chichester Theatre in 2009, Big writing festival

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Sport Petersfield FC reach final, Southern Stages rally, Netball

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Profile: 6

Your Wedding: 12

Events: 16

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Business: 24

Sport: 36

Competition Go gorgeous with Review; Results for Get Fit 2009 38 What’s On Diary of local events

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reakthrough on the A3 tunnel was planned for the end of February as Life in Petersfield went to press. Contractors Balfour Beatty were rapidly approaching breakthrough on the northbound tunnel throughout February.

This will initiate two years of completion work on the £371 million project so that it can open on schedule in summer 2011. As a reminder, the A3 is set for closure between Headley Road and Crossways Road on the weekend of 28 and 29 March 2009. But, if the weather is bad, this will be delayed.

Balfour Beatty says the closure is the most efficient, least disruptive and safest way to complete the roundabouts for the new junction at Hazel Grove. The section between Liphook and Crossways Road will open only for access.

Through traffic will be diverted via A31 and A325. There will be a contra-flow between Hammer Lane and the Canadian Memorial Underpass on the northbound carriageway to allow the construction of the new southbound carriageway between the Spaniard and Hazel Grove. And the Hammer Lane Link and Eastern Service road will be fully opened, together with associated access roads.

More details are available at: www.highways.gov.uk/roads/ projects/3832.aspx Contact: Ian Whyte, Balfour Beatty Community Relations Manager, 01428 686000. Email: ian.whyte@bbcel.co.uk

150 Years of rail in Petersfield

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elebrations for the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway line to Petersfield and Liss from London are set for Easter Bank Holiday Monday, 13 April. A Railway 150 committee has worked to organize the event during the last six months.

Vaughan Clarke, secretary of the committee and Petersfield Town Mayor, says: “We hope that this will be a happy family event, celebrating a great occasion in the history of Petersfield. Everyone is encouraged to come – in Victorian costume if possible.”

The event involves the unveiling of a plaque and the release of racing pigeons at the station.

Veteran cars, Victorian bicycles, a traction engine and horses and carts will add period atmosphere, both at the station and then in The Square and High Street, where Victorian entertainment will be provided. And those in costume will parade, with free ice creams for all children taking part.

The events on 13 April start at 10am at the station, and at 11.30am in The Square and HighStreet.

For the full details, see: www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

A date with the Mayor for his Grand Charity Dance

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he Mayor’s Grand Charity Dinner Dance, in aid of Petersfield Scout Group and Petersfield Open Air Swimming Pool, will take place in the Festival Hall on Friday 17 April, starting at 7pm.

an enthusiastic group of volunteers.”

“The Petersfield Scout Group, one of the first scout groups formed in the UK, has celebrated its centenary this year, and given a sound foundation to many young people in the Town over the last century,” says Mayor Vaughan Clarke. “The Open Air Swimming Pool, built in 1962, is the only heated public outdoor pool in Hampshire, and is run by

“Please support us,” says Vaughan. “Why not treat your friends and make up a table of 8 or 10 people?”

The re-tiling of the whole pool will soon be completed, and there are plans for a future major solar heating project.

Tickets for the ball, priced £30 each, are available from the Mayor at the Town Hall, the Tourist Information Centre, or by ringing Vaughan Clarke on 01730 268206.

Shoot to thrill

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reatham photographer Tina Bolton has organized a special weekend of mini-shoots for families on the weekend of 28-29 March, at Wylds Farm, Liss. She has reduced her shoot fee to £25 (instead of the usual fee of £160).

And the fees will be donated to two charities: Over The Wall (www.otw.org.uk) which provides

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residential activity camps for children and young people affected by serious and life limiting diseases; and Great Ormond Street Hospital Big Bedroom (www.gosh.org).

Families have a unique opportunity to experience a fabulous photo-shoot on location down on the farm – jumping on

haystacks, tickling pigs, and lots of Easter Eggs! The shoot will result in beautiful, natural photographs which truly capture families having fun. A range of canvases, framed images and albums start from £35.

Each mini-shoot session will last approximately 20-30 minutes and they MUST be booked

in advance. The viewing of the images will take place the following weekend at Old Thorns Hotel, Liphook.

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Ben Southall completed an epic journey at the end of last year when he ran into the Square in Petersfield. He told the story of his African adventures to Nick Keith Under African skies (above) and after the marathon in the Comrades Marathon (below)

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n 27 December 2007 Ben Southall set off on an adventure, which took him 40,000 miles through 32 African countries. Having arrived in Morocco, he travelled down the west coast to Cape Town and then back up the east to Tunisia.

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“This has been the hardest, most challenging and most rewarding year of my life,” recalls Ben, who is 33 and lives in Ropley. “For 12 months I’ve battled against some of the most difficult training conditions I’ve ever experienced, some of the toughest people and borders I’ve ever seen, and on some of the most shocking roads on the planet.”

Ben climbed five of the highest mountains in Africa – Mt Toubkal, Morocco; Mt Cameroon; Mt Kenya; Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania; and Ras Dashen, Ethiopia. “I found the toughest of the challenges the ascent 6

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of Ras Dashen,” he said, “as I was desperately trying to make up time to get to the boat between Sudan and Egypt. Therefore I climbed to the summit in just two days rather than three, the first time someone has done it! You have to climb the second highest mountain in Ethiopia to get to Ras Dashen and then back over it to get to the base camp, so really three 4,000 metre ascents in two days. I was shattered.”

He also finished five full marathons (26 miles), starting in Morocco.

“The Comrades race in South Africa was very tough as it’s a double marathon and uphill all the way, but once I had crossed the halfway point of the race the second half seemed much easier…bizarre!”

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Ben was hoping to have raised about £20,000 for his good causes, which include Royal Star Garter Homes, Farm Africa, and International Development Enterprise.

He summed up his year: “The success which came with completing each of the 10 challenges gave me moments of unadulterated happiness and satisfaction. That and the donations which have been made to the three charities mark Afritrex as the great success I set out to make it five years ago.

“There will be more, much more, but for now I’m going to relax for a while and enjoy being back with family and friends. Later I will start to plan the next adventure, maybe the Marathon de Sables in 2011 or swimming the English Channel when it warms up a bit!” www.afritrex.com L

About to tackle Mount Kenya His 40,000 mile drive was remarkably trouble free. “I lived, slept and cooked in my Land Rover, The Colonel (Colonel Mustard as he is yellow). I had five punctures in the entire journey and no major breakdowns.”

Some friends from the UK joined him for different parts of the trip.

For instance, he climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with James Beaton, who is from Liss. And he visited many of the sites in Africa where the Victoria Cross has been won.

On the way, he found romance, meeting his Canadian girlfriend Bre Watkins in Kokrobite, Ghana, in April and they travelled back to the UK together. “She had been travelling herself for three years with her family,” Ben explained. “She has also finished for now and went home in February.”

Ben had to run the final marathon from Guildford to Petersfield, because the Victoria Falls marathon was cancelled due to the unstable situation around the time of the Zimbabwe election. On 31 December 2008, his parents, Duncan and Margaret, were in Petersfield Square to see him arrive back, together with his sister Becky, her husband James, and their children (his nephews Fin and Jacob), and hundreds of local well-wishers.

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Having fun in the Massai Mara National Park Kenya

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orniche Estates’ success has been phenomenal in a very short period of time and the team are true specialists in their field.

Their motto is ‘homes of character’ and both partners, Audrey and Lou, are extremely passionate and highly experienced with high end property.

They are not your everyday estate agent and have no fear of the competition in a difficult market.

Neither is fazed by the economic downturn and negative press, and this dynamic team has a great future in this difficult industry. Their enthusiastic and positive attitude will take this young family business far.

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lipflop is a fantastic new contemporary design shop that stocks an impressive range of furniture, lighting and homewares.

It has a huge range of fun and affordable Alessi products as well as stunning furniture from the Italian design specialists Magis and Kartell.

Also on offer are select vintage design classics which rather usefully can be sourced to order. Always on the lookout for the next big thing, Flipflop showcases the work of young talented artists and furniture makers.

And if that is not enough they have a ship’s cabinet maker who will make bespoke pieces and do restoration work! Open Tues-Sat 10-6pm.

Flipflop, 01730 266623, www.flipflopshop.co.uk

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utmeg is now in its second year and continues to provide the promise of quality and affordability, with a fabulous selection of contemporary women’s clothing brands, including White Stuff, Great Plains and Joules. New for Spring/Summer 09 will be French Connection. “It’s renowned for its quirky and well designed collection”, says proprietor Tina Wheeler.

Also new for the season will be bags by Lulu, an Australian brand with a unique range of fun styles in unusual fabrics and laminates – and bags

by Earthed Squared offering cute felt and fabric designs.

To complement the range Nutmeg has a stylish collection of jewellery, accessories and gifts. Coupled with friendly customer service and a great atmosphere it’s the ideal destination to kick off your summer shopping.

Nutmeg, 01730 263660, www.nutmegpetersfield.co.uk

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Above right: L – R: Amanda, Sam, Co-owner Debbie and Lynda

Cute Kids

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ute Kids sell fabulous toys and clothes for children aged three and up, in the centre of Pages Court.

“Our carefully hand picked clothing collections include the ever popular Joules, Fransa, Feu Follet, Uttam, and an exciting new beach wear range from Hatley, not forgetting the fun Gumbies boots,” says owner Amy Kinally.

“Our toys are of great quality and range from ride on cars, hobby horses to wooden garages, castles, cookers and dolls houses. We also have a great selection of pocket money toys from Hama beads to fantastic party bag fillers,” she adds.

Don’t forget to get your purchase gift wrapped in store while your little ones have a play in Cute’s new play area, how convenient!

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Something For The Weekend

Located at the top end of Pages Court, Something For The Weekend blends traditional beauty techniques with new and innovative technology.

It is Petersfield’s largest dedicated beauty salon.

“We have handpicked products and treatments that offer the very best in beauty, including the renowned Guinot and Elemis ranges and the Jessica natural nail system,” says proprietor Tanya King.

St Tropez spray tanning, Crystal Clear microdermabrasion, Ellipse IPL permanent hair reduction and a vertical tanning sunbed are also available.

“We have a vast range of treatments to suit all ages and needs. You will always receive a warm welcome through our doors,” says Tanya.

Gift vouchers are also available.

Something For The Weekend, 01730 260260

monoloco

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onoloco is the new kid on the block at Pages Court. Owner and chef Neil Emery took over what was formally known as The Old Stables last October, and after a major refurbishment, monoloco opened in December.

Neil is dedicated to providing good honest food, locally sourced wherever possible, and his £6 specials are selling out daily.

Lamb tagine, chorizo stew, chicken pie with roast potatoes and tender stem broccoli, and venison in Isle Of Wight smoked garlic and red wine sauce are just a few of the daily delights available. Jus and drizzle aren’t part of the monoloco menu.

“We wanted to create an atmosphere where everyone felt welcome, a bit like Cheers, the bar in Chicago where everyone knows your name,” says Neil, “and to our greatest surprise and delight, we have our very own Ted Danson as a regular every Saturday. That’s when we knew we were onto a winner.

“Springtime will see the opening of our secret garden, where you can enjoy freshly cooked produce on the barbeque. Plus we will be creating a European courtyard area in the centre of Pages Court for enjoying our fresh coffee in the morning or a glass of bubbles and olives as the sun goes down,” he adds.

Check it out – even if it’s just to look at the great mural on the wall.

Once there, taste the food and atmosphere, and you will return. www.monoloco.co.uk

Cute Baby

Cute Baby has arrived safe and well at Pages Court just opposite Cute Kids.

In this new spacious and relaxing atmosphere you will be spoilt for choice with clothes and toys for new-borns to toddlers.

“We have taken lots of time to ensure all our clothing is practical for mums to use, hard-wearing yet beautiful and fun!” says owner Amy Kinally.

Clothing collections including organic ranges Green Baby and Frugi, the bright and fun collection from Toby Tiger and Fransa and the nautical Weekend A La Mer. “We have a great selection of toys ranging from the wooden clip on toys for your pushchair and everything for babies and toddlers to learn through play to the ever popular Wheelybugs,” adds Amy. A gift-wrapping service is also available.

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iger Rose is celebrating its third year in fashion, specializing in unusual clothes with an affordable price tag.

Manager Kim Goodger explains: “The fashion this summer is very pretty and girlie, with vintage style dresses in old fashioned flowery prints that can come out every summer.”

Tiger Rose has a reputation for funky jewellery, flip flops and girlie kitchen gifts, all with a vintage theme, and customers like to pop in regularly as the stock is bought in small quantities and changes frequently.

New brands stocked this year include Nice Day Nice Things (Spain), Big Metal (vintage jewellery), and Darling (France).

Tiger Rose also stocks a great range of basics, including t-shirts and cammis from as little a £10.

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Bath Travel

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herever you’re going, there’s a travel agent that can help find| the right holiday at the right price for you. Bath Travel, situated on the High Street entrance to Pages Court, offers a wide range of UK holidays.

“We can even book an Orient Express day trip from Chichester,” says Mark Dowling, Sales and Marketing Manager. “And our tour operator Palmair has made big price cuts now due to the decline in oil price, meaning cheaper European breaks,” he adds.

The Bath Travel airfares department has been expanded to bring you even better prices. But cruising remains Bath Travel’s greatest speciality: “Our experience in the cruise business is second to none,” says Mark.

Bath Travel is a fully bonded member of ABTA, and all air packages are fully covered by ATOL licences.

Bath Travel, 01730 268341, www.bathtravel.co.uk

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Getting married? Congratulations!

No doubt you have a busy time of planning and budgeting ahead.

And let’s not forget the dreaded guest list. Cat Jarman looks at all the basics to make your wedding wonderful

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he most important component to your wedding is your budget, says Rebecca Gregory of Temple Gregory wedding planners, based in Waterlooville. “The ideas that you start with can often be different to your actual wedding.

Once you have divided up your budget between your ‘wish list’components, you will find it gets swallowed up easily.”

Crack the crunch Many engaged couples will be feeling the squeeze in the credit crunch. But Rebecca has some ideas for those trying to watch the pennies.

“More and more people are doing things for themselves these days. Ebay is a great source for wedding accessories, such as florist wire and ribbon, diamanté

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hair pins, table and invite cards.”

Rebecca also recommends a look on confetti.com, which offers free templates for menus, invitations and place cards.

If you have a friend who is great at applying make-up, now is the time to call in a favour. If you are going to do your own make-up, get clued up by taking advantage of free makeovers in department stores. “The same goes for your hair,” says Rebecca, “you don’t need to pay salon prices if you’re

lucky enough to have a friend of a friend who can do it for you.

Asking around in plenty of time is the key.”

Timing is also central to getting the best prices across the whole of your wedding. “You can save a fortune on many things by planning ahead and knowing what you need. It’s very tempting to put off buying those bits until nearer the time, but this is the worst thing you can do as you will end up having to cover all the costs at once,” says Rebecca. She advises to make a list and pay for items on a monthly basis.

Savvy Sales There are some occasions where ‘impulse buying’ can apply: the Sales. From bridal gowns to bridesmaid dresses, shoes, holidays and favours, each supplier will be offering discount purchases at

some point during the year. “Find out when these are and get in there!” says Rebecca.

She also offers pearls of wisdom on the best time of year to get married if you are looking to save. “A Saturday wedding in the summer will inevitably cost a lot more,” she says. “So why not have a beautiful winter wedding, or marry on a Sunday or weekday?”

Wedding planners can often negotiate much bigger discounts than the average couple on every aspect of your wedding by using their contacts and trusted suppliers to build your ideal wedding. They can help you create your ideal wedding. But, remember, fun is free, so whatever your budget, be sure to enjoy the big day.

And finally It’s your day, so do what you feel is right, and have fun.

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Photographs courtesy of Dilys Designs

YOUR WEDDING

Cat Jarman goes about finding the perfect wedding gown with local couturier and designer Dilys Lownsborough

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ilys has run her couture business, Dilys Designs, from her studio in Petersfield for more than 30 years. As well as wedding gowns, she designs and creates all special occasion wear, including hats, bags and shoes for any occasion. All her designs and outfits are one-off creations.

Time for the all-important question: “How do you see yourself as a bride?” This, I am advised, is the main starting point for the dress for any bride-to-be.

Photograph below by Tina Bolton

Other detailed questions, such as the type of wedding venue, time of year and size of wedding, are all parts of the design process, and are likely to be asked by Dilys, a member of the Chartered Society of Designers, before she meets you.

When I arrived at her business, we talked of puddle and cathedral trains, satin, detachable bows and underwear. “It can be much more comfortable for your bra underwear to be built into your dress, rather than have large amounts of boning inserted, especially if it is a corset,” says Dilys. “I usually advise to keep underwear simple, and leave the lacy, racy bits for the honeymoon!”

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Shoe sense She also advises to think carefully about shoes. “It’s a long day,” she continues, “and a good idea to have one pair of shoes for the ceremony, and another, perhaps more forgiving pair, for the celebrations.”

“The element of surprise is paramount to your big entrance on the day,” says Dilys. “Your best friend is not getting married, you are, and sometimes it can be hard not to let other tastes and opinions shape your judgement. The process of choosing your perfect wedding gown, in my opinion, should be yours and yours alone, although mother’s can often be helpful.”

Once a design has been agreed, Dilys will engage in making a pattern, toile and usually six fittings, to make sure the finished gown is perfect.

“Your finished dress should make you feel like a million dollars on the day,” she says, “now, all that’s left to do is walk down the aisle!”

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YOUR WEDDING

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reatham photographer Tina Bolton shares her top tips on getting the best from your wedding photos:

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• “Choosing a wedding photographer may not seem like one of the most important decisions you have to make before your wedding, but it will definitely be crucial after you are married.

You should have wonderful images full of happiness and emotion, and details that were a whirlwind on the day…”

• Is your photographer’s style of photography how you wish your photographs to look?

• Do you feel comfortable in their company? Can you relax looking into their lens?

• Look at their complete wedding albums; do you feel you were there? Do the photos make you smile? Is the quality and print of a high standard?

• Try to book a photographer

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who offers a pre-wedding shoot. This should be a fun time to ‘practise’ informally in front of the camera before the big day.

When choosing a venue, also have the photographers’ availability to hand.

Always look at possible covered areas or rooms away from guests that can be used to take beautiful pictures, in case of bad weather.

Keep group shots to a minimum. As a general rule, five groups will take 20-30 minutes. Having efficient and organized ushers will help.

Tension is quickly seen in facial expressions and will show in photographs, so steer clear of people who will fuss.

From spring to autumn have a pair of comfortable shoes available - folding ballet pumps or flip-flops are ideal for damp grass. In winter, a pair of funky wellies hidden under your dress would work and make great photographs!

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Directory: Temple Gregory www.templegregory.co.uk Dilys Designs 01730 266779 Tina Bolton www.tinabolton.co.uk, 07976 302937

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After the success of last year’s debut, Life In Petersfield is proud to present to you the Business and Community Awards 2009

It’s nearly here!

The Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards 2009 are set to take Petersfield by storm on Friday 3 April at the Festival Hall The nominations have been collected for prestigious titles such as Best New Business, Arts and Entertainment Award, Teacher of the Year, and, new for 2009, the Young Achiever of the Year.

Life Magazines Editorial Director Nick Keith says: “After the success of last year’s first event, we are all looking forward to the 2009 ceremony in April. We have had a lot of new entries for the various categories, which we are looking forward to judging later in the month.”

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

This year, we welcome performances by Petersfield Theatre Group, Grace Banks, Bart and the Petersfield Academy of Dance, mixed in with the unquestionable talent of Life Magazines’ two fabulous MCs, Directors Nick Keith and Gareth Gammon!

Tickets for the event are now on sale. You can choose to take a table for you and your friends, family or colleagues, or take an individual seat in one of the rows. As tickets sold out for last year’s event, we advise to get in quickly to avoid disappointment. You can purchase your tickets from the Life Magazines headquarters in the High Street.

For more information call 01730 235669 See you there!

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A day in the Life...

It’s all go in the wonderful world of travel. Cat Jarman spends a day at Meon Valley Travel to find out exactly what’s involved

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eon Valley Travel has been at the forefront of the industry across East Hampshire for almost 40 years.

And I was about to find out if I could cut it on their front line as a travel consultant…

My day began at 9am with a team meeting. Manager Angela wastes no time in checking through the office diary and allocating the day’s tasks.

I then set about performing some of the day-to-day admin tasks, and while the girls (Faye, Tracey and Mujde) trawl through their inboxes, I restock brochures while Angela runs the all-important reports and balances.

Time to get down to the nitty gritty. I help Faye during the morning with a number of enquiries and bookings. First up is a luxurious honeymoon in the Maldives and Sri Lanka. We both ring around a selection of different trusted tour operators to get the best fares and itineraries. As this is a twin centre holiday, I soon learn that you have to be hot on your knowledge of the client’s requirements, so you can quickly negotiate itineraries, transport arrangements, and so-on.

“We always get a minimum of three quotes on all aspects of a client’s holiday,” explains Faye.

There are literally hundreds of options available: water villa or mainland, 8 night or 10 night stay, day time or night time transfers.

It’s all so much to take in!

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work on a complicated itinerary with Angela, who needs to find the best options for a lady travelling to South Africa for three weeks, Business Class, via Franschhoek, Plettenberg Bay and Patrenoster.

Angela and I need to marry up no less than five hotels, three car hires, one internal flight and a return business class flight. So I took on the cars while Angela, ahem, did the rest. But hey, I’m only a beginner!

After lunch, I got stuck in to a bit of promotional work, dressing the window display, under the watchful eye of General ManagerKaren.“It’s important to keep the window looking fresh and inspiring,” she explains. We opt for an Egyptian theme and I have to say I was quite pleased with my handy-work!

Next up I get to grips with a global distribution system which can make airline reservations at the drop of a hat, pre-book seats and request seat type. At first it

all looks like some kind of hi-tech code but after a couple of attempts I’m rolling through seating options, ticket types and even Visas for Australia – which Meon Valley Travel offer free of charge.

Already it is clear to me just how many different aspects there are to this demanding job. Every client either has an impossible itinerary or no idea at-all of exactly what they want to do, and I’m not sure which is worse! But the girls take it all in their stride.

The Meon Valley girls certainly know their stuff, and I am impressed with their level of thorough-ness and courtesy to the many people piling through the door, from fly-drives to Shannon to Nile cruises.

It’s been a long day, and I’ve learned a lot. With so many different areas to know inside out, I’ll leave it the experts, thanks…

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Top travel tips from the Meon Valley team

Angela: “Don’t rely on the internet for anything more than the simplest no-frills itinerary. It’s not regulated.If you do go online, make sure you check out all the options and read reviews.”

Faye: “Book your holiday as far in advance as possible to get the best prices. Alternatively, a very, very late deal could have the same savings but choices are limited.”

Tracey: “Look around for the best currency rates. Egypt, Croatia and Turkey are probably your best bet where the pound is strong at the moment.”

Mujde: “Ask your travel agent about negotiations available.

While most operators won’t publish straight discounts, there are a large number of buy seven nights and get another week free type deals out there.”

James Beagrie, Managing Director: “Financial stability is at this time so topical and travel is no exception. There are so many risk factors to consider when booking a holiday so don’t take chances, and know what you’re buying.

Meon clients let us do the work so they can enjoy price confidence and carefree travel.”

L-R: Faye, James, Angela, Cat, Tracey, Mujde and Karen

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The mint was grown, distilled and sold at four pence a pint by the Money family. They built the Stodham Park House in around 1820 as part of their estate.

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The development of Liss as a town took place after the Second World War. Development accelerated, and Liss now has a population of some 6,000,including the villages of Greatham, Hawkley and Empshott.

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“Liss prides itself as being a “hidden” village. It is spread out in area of outstanding natural beauty and there is no one place where you can see the whole of the village. There is tremendous community activity in Liss; from

setting up, managing the Triangle Community Centre, forming a youth centre and far too many other activities that this space gives me to list. The Infant and Junior schools are thriving, and the Village Centre and Liss Forest has shops that serve their local communities. Liss is a fine place to live.”

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Famous residents

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The latest version of the Petersfield Town Design Statement (TDS) has been unveiled to the public at an exhibition in the Library on Valentine’s Day. The TDS provides the planning blueprint to developers and the local authorities for any future development in the parish of Petersfield (which includes Sheet)

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he four-hour exhibition attracted 150 visitors. “They gave us a lot of positive comment,” said Vincent Edberg, the Chairman of the TDS steering group. “We have more material to sift through before we take the draft to the town council at the end of March.”

The TDS has been drafted by a working party from Petersfield Tomorrow, an independent voluntary group. Among 70 design guidelines and more than 35 recommendations, the group identified 10 sites for potential development:

• Improve relationship of Chapel and Lavant Street shops to the car parks • Enhance pedestrian links to the centre • Produce a planning brief for redeveloping the empty site at the Park Street corner • Improve fencing, planting and the area round the drinking fountain • Develop a planning brief for joint public/ private partnership scheme providing new and refurbished buildings for commercial and community use

Lavant Street • Needs an appraisal to develop proposals to improve signage, parking, landscaping and shop-fronts to develop retail activity

Love Lane recreation ground • Develop a major improvement scheme to meet the needs of the Petersfield Town Football Club and the community, with suitable access, parking and landscaping

Chapel Street • Review the shop-front guide • Investigate improvements to lighting • Improve signage The Square • Develop schemes to use The Square regularly for community events, reviewing parking arrangements and partial street closures Lanes and streams • Develop lanes and walkways in the town • Enhance streams, banks and green spaces in conjunction with the voluntary sector Central car park • Review circulation of traffic and signage 20

Land near the Community Centre • Prepare a brief for use of this land, taking account of access, parking and landscaping • Ensure design is appropriate for this prominent site and for the community

the most of this gateway • Petersfield Railway Station, guiding improvements as part of overall strategy to provide a transport interchange.

A series of consultations with residents and businesses have been part of the drafting process of the TDS, which will be presented to the Town Council’s annual meeting on 30 March.

Then it will seek formal approval from the East Hampshire District Council, followed by a sixweek consultation period, before publication in the autumn.

The vision of the TDS is that Petersfield will remain “a safe, prosperous, attractive and welldesigned town”, its heritage will be respected; sustainable solutions will be developed; and “the whole community will be involved”.

Contact: Vincent Edberg, Chairman of TDS Working Group, 01730 264527, L www.petersfieldtomorrow.co.uk

Telephone Exchange / Swan Street car park • Develop alternative schemes to enhance the appearance of the building and its impact on its surroundings, or to redevelop the site for mixed office and residential use Gateways and approaches Prepare a planning brief for: • The crossroads at Sussex Road and Dragon Street, ensuring future developments make

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ince the launch in 2008, Life in Alton has received a very warm welcome from the residents, the Town Council, East Hampshire District Council, the Chamber of Commerce, the Alton Initiative, The Town Partnership and others.

Advertisers in the magazine have reported great response and uplift in their trade as a direct result. However, advertising, the life blood of the publication, is not sufficient to fund the production of the magazine in the current economic climate.

Gareth Gammon, Managing Director of Life Magazines, said: “We thank you all for your help and support. Should the market improve, we would be delighted to look at Life in Alton again in the future.”

Alton will miss Life

Chamber President’s award winners: Trevor and Heather Andrews (right), of Alton Craft Centre won the Award for Excellence at the Alton Chamber of Commerce and Industry dinner in January. Stephane and Nelly Jacob (left) of Ma Cuisine pour Vous, won the Award for Innovation. In the centre are Cllr Andrew Joy, from East Hampshire District Council, was the main guest and presented the awards, and David Gay, President of the Alton Chamber.

From the Leader of Alton Town Council One gathers that advertising budgets in general are being cut on a global scale, and given the normal propensity of local businesses to ‘invest’ in such a manner, I can understand your need to act swiftly.

Circumstances around the timing of the launch have unfortunately conspired against you, but I sincerely hope you might try again when business improves. In the meantime it is Alton which will be the poorer for the loss of further issus of Life in Alton, at least for the time being.

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and we are delighted that this Petersfield business has gained national recognition from the BBC for its success.”

When the company started in Lavant Street in 2004, there were only three members of staff: Paul, his wife Lisa, and one care worker. They set up the franchise side of the care business in 2006 and expanded so rapidly that they had to move to the new offices in February 2008.

Customer care brings care sector success

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hatever happens to the economy, Petersfield’s Bluebird Care has every chance of success in 2009 as the fastest growing care provider in the UK.

By Nick Keith Growth is the exciting prospect this year for Bluebird Care, which aims to add 20 more franchises to its existing network of 32 in the UK and Ireland. The group now

has 650 staff across the network – managed by the franchisees – and 45 are based in their smart offices in Charles Street.

“There are jobs in the care sector and it’s not all gloom and doom,” says Managing Director Paul Tarsey proudly. “We have added 500 jobs into the UK economy in the last year. We are the fastest growing care provider in the UK,

Pictured above: Lou Lou Ghost Chair £58.00, Louis Ghost Chair £185.00

Flipflop comes to Petersfield

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ne of the newest arrivals to Pages Court, Flipflop, a contemporary design shop, opened its doors at the end of last year and hasn’t looked back since.

Flipflop stocks an inspiring array of furniture, lighting, homewares and gifts. Owner Simon Avery has a background in decorative 24

arts and for many years worked as a gallery manager at Belvoir Watson in London.

“Working in the gallery was like doing an apprenticeship in design,” he says. “I learned so much and was determined to open my own shop. I grew up around here and Petersfield is such a treasure

It’s not all doom and gloom - we have added 500 jobs to the UK economy

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Happy birthday Bluebird (left to right): Lisa Tarsey (Director), Katrina Waldron (Support Co-ordinator), Laura Baggott (Recruitment Co-ordinator), Kym Westbrook (Care Co-ordinator), Simon Dalziel (Director) Tracy O’Leary (Care Manager)

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Bluebird specializes in providing care for people at home – they do not have care homes as such.

Paul reckons that the secrets of Bluebird’s success are its focus on the what customer wants and meticulous attention to detail.

“We seek to exceed the regulatory requirements, which are very strict in the UK,” he explains.

“And we are not just specialist trove of independent businesses that, when there was an opportunity to open a shop here, I grabbed it.”

“People are beginning to realize that the throwaway, have-it-allnow culture is a thing of the past.

My shop’s philosophy is about reinforcing the integrity of good design. People can come here and choose a piece of furniture or artwork that will be cherished for years, maybe even handed on.”

Flipflop stocks a large range of Alessi, the quirky Italian design company; modern furniture, including the Louis Ghost Chair; and now the children’s version Lou Lou, by Philippe Starck.

They offer bespoke pieces from talented young furniture makers, including The Infinity Table

by Jason Heap, who won Young Designer of the Year, plus a wide range of other artists and items for the home.

Flipflop, Pages Court, GU32 3JT, 01730 266623, www.flipflopshop.co.uk

care providers, but solvers of our customers’ problems. We ask our customers what they need and want, and then provide tailor-made packages to suit each individual.”

The office in Petersfield provides the centre for the network and sets the standard. Here Bluebird provides training and support for its franchisees. Lorna Liney is the Training Manager, responsible for getting the franchisees up to top quality, and Tracy O’Leary is the Care Manager, delivering the service.

“We are interviewing a handful of potential franchisees every week,” says Paul. “But we only choose people who will meet our requirements in terms of customer focus.” Once the franchisee is accepted it takes four months for training and fulfilling the regulatory needs.

“Being part of one of Bluebird Care’s franchises is spiritually rewarding,” Paul Tarsey adds with enthusiasm. “Whether you are the franchisee or a member of staff, you will get something positive out of every single day.”

Bluebird Care, Charles House, Charles Street, Petersfield, GU32 1EH, 01730 262578 www.bluebirdcare.co.uk

Networking with BGN The Business Growth Network, Petersfield (BGN) started in November 2006. A group of likeminded individuals felt that they weren’t getting value for money from other business networking groups.

BGN has some 23 members and hold breakfast meetings at 7am every Wednesday at Langrish House.

They entertained an extra 22 visitors at a recent open morning.

Langrish House’s Robina TalbotPonsonby, who is a member, says: “I have always found BGN to be enormous fun. We are a very varied group of people from many different professions. We meet every week – so we become good friends and have plenty of laughs together as well as the serious stuff.

It is a real pleasure to be able to find business for another member and good to know that the rest of the team are out there looking out for business for you too! I have personally given business to a great number of the members.” enquiries@bgnetwork.co.uk

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L-R Charlotte and Howard Bevis, Cllr Richard Millard and Cllr Jennifer Gray

Fillip for Froxfield Village Store

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roxfield Village Store and its new owners have been given a fresh start with a £17,719 grant from the local authorities.

Howard Bevis and his wife Charlotte faced shutting the shop following the closure of its fulltime Post Office. But they have had a grant through the Village Community Grant Scheme, an initiative to help protect services and local shops in rural East Hampshire.

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The funding consists of £4,985 from East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) and £12,734 from Hampshire County Council and regional development agency SEEDA. Mr and Mrs Bevis plan to give the shop a makeover, diversify the store and add bed and breakfast accommodation. “This grant has enabled us to take the risk of taking on a village store, to improve it and provide much needed bed and

breakfast facilities.

“On a personal level,” Howard Bevis says, “it has enabled our family to move into a beautiful village and lovely countryside.”

As a further service to the local residents, the new business will feature a local information point, displaying local events and news and allowing small advertising at a very low cost to residents.

Residents of Froxfield will also be able to use a photocopying service, make debit card payments and obtain cashback at the store, a useful facility in a village with no ATM.

Councillor Richard Millard, EHDC Portfolio Holder for Business Development, says: “It’s fantastic to see a success story in such difficult economic times. It’s great to see the business, the community and the council working together.”

Contact: Mike Gibbs EHDC’s Economic Development Manager, 01730 234168, mike.gibbs@easthants.gov.uk

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Double success for ‘Torchy’

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etersfield based SeSys Ltd has won two awards at this year’s International IP Security event for a new product called ‘Torchy’ or the SeSys MXtorch camera. ‘Torchy’ provides portable, hi-resolution video over the 3G/GPRS mobile networks.

It has a wide range of potential applications, including national security, policing, emergency response teams, rail/transport, and in the construction industry.

SeSys, 1 Rotherbrook Court, GU32 3QG, 01730 230530, www.sesys.co.uk For the full story, go to: www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

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Left to right: Viv Creese, Gerard Cantin and Dee Petley

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fter Bryan Griffiths and son Jim took over the premises in July 2008, there have been a number of changes. Owner Bryan believes it is important to maintain a strong relationship with both existing customers and new visitors to the pub. The restaurant area, children’s play area and garden have all been re-designed. With a new menu to suit all ages and budgets, I took a mid-week trip to sample the evening cuisine.

What I formerly regarded as a drinkers’ pub now presented itself with dim candlelight and music, plus a warm welcome from new

Cat Jarman unwinds after work with a pub dinner at the White Hart Bar Manager Gerard Cantin, who arrived with General Manager Helen Ford in February. Together they will be looking after the day to day running of the pub.

A good glug on a bottle of house Pinot Grigio (£14.95) whet our appetite for some decent and honest home cooked food.

Skipping starters in proper credit crunch style, we went for smoked haddock and spring onion fish cakes, with chips and salad, and the homemade steak and mushroom pie, with new potatoes and veg, from the specials board.

Both were very pleasant. Catering Manager Viv Creese cooks lovely wholesome food which won’t break the bank and won’t leave you dissatisfied. We managed to find room for one of Viv’s delicious puddings – chocolate lumpy bumpy, which speaks for itself, and lemon meringue freeze, a zesty and light alternative to refresh you and a great follow-on to a fish dish.

A new menu will be available soon. Highlights include Viv’s spicy chilli con carne and beer battered fish of the day, with a selection of sandwiches and jacket potatoes for lunch time, an updated senior citizen’s menu and a separate children’s menu.

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HEALTH

Cat Jarman and her mum stay at Champneys Forest Mere for a Mother’s Day treat

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s we drove through the expanse of countryside and along by the vast and beautiful lake that sits below Forest Mere, my mum, Janet, mused: “I wonder what it will be like?”

Although I have visited this Liphook spa on several occasions, this was to be the first overnight stay here for both of us.

Spas tend to conjure up an image of robed and affluent people, meandering through the premises with a morning paper under their arm and floating between luxury treatments throughout the day, all done with a serene glazed expression and washed down with a few bottles of water.

Well, yes, that does form a large part of it. All this wondering round with wet hair, no makeup and a dressing gown is, and always will be, fabulous. You feel like you are an honorary member of some elite luxury cult, full of people addicted to making themselves feel great. And who would blame you?

After checking in, Mum and I perused the activity schedule over a coffee in the restaurant, which took some time. As well as various classes and treatments, we had to fit in lunch and dinner.

The menus here are designed to suit all requirements, with healthy balanced lunch buffet options and a minimum of five mains and starters to choose from for dinner.

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Mere, plus a nutritionist, so you’re in safe hands.

Gone are the days of starving yourself and glugging eight litres of water before lunch, the emphasis now lies on enjoying a wellbalanced and tasty selection of food for the duration of your stay.

Fish and lean meat prevail on the options, with a large and varied selection of vegetable dishes, rice, pasta and accompaniments.

If you are trying to watch what you eat, this poses no problem, as nutritional contents of individual foods are labelled clearly beside the buffet dishes and on the menu.

There is even a guide to the most beneficial breakfast to select, whether you are trying to look after your heart, cut out fat, go wheat - or gluten - free, increase your intake of fibre or going for an all-round healthy balance.

Mum and I headed straight to the pool. This is big enough to accommodate the serious swimmer and the more leisurely, which suited us fine. I happily put in several 25m lengths while mum took things at her own pace.

The stint in the whirlpool was shorter lived than I would have liked, because it wasn’t that warm, and I was quite surprised to see only four sun loungers in the poolside area. For such a huge space this seemed to me a little on the sparce side, especially as it was half term and heaving with people. At least the reservation of

them for more than half an hour is prohibited.

With the emphasis very much on spending quality time together, mum and I enjoyed a massage, and got skincare advice and products in the treatments shop from Champneys expert Caroline (which so far seem to be working very well, thank you). In the evening we took a total body stretch class, and undertook an hour’s yoga before dinner.

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After a full day, we retired, content and sleepy, to our room to enjoy a well-earned night’s sleep.

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Brace yourself for the Easter chocolate Stephanie Moore gives you some great healthy options to survive the Easter period

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s Easter approaches it’s a good idea to consider what dietary pitfalls you want to avoid. With the children at home and hot cross buns and chocolate everywhere, over-indulging is all too easy.

But fear not, I have compiled some healthy tips for Sunday lunch and chocolate treats. Where you come in is spending some time building your resolve.

Many people just ‘let it all go’ over the holiday period. Instead, allow yourself a treat, but decide on your limit beforehand, make it a healthier choice and eat slowly, savouring every moment so you really appreciate it.

Cocoa crazy

When buying chocolate take note of the cocoa content. More cocoa means higher antioxidants and

lower unhealthy fats and sugar.

Chocolate goodies containing nuts also means less sugar and more nutrients. Go for smaller, higher quality products and have healthier options handy.

If you do decide to indulge, eat your treat shortly after exercising.

Your body will be revved up, burning calories at a higher rate.

The right roast

Roast turkey is a healthy option but buy the best quality you can afford. A free-range bird will be much lower in fat and higher in flavour, so you’ll eat less.

Rather than using butter, keep the meat moist by cooking at a lower temperature for longer with water and a little white wine in the roasting tin. Place onions and garlic in the roasting tin to add more health-boosting flavour, and discard the turkey skin as it is full

of saturated fat.

Roasted butternut squash is a lower carb, lower fat option to roast potatoes. The bright orange flesh tastes delicious and is superhigh in beta-carotene, fibre and antioxidants. If you can’t face Sunday roast without potatoes, keep the skins on to increase the fibre and nutrient content, brush with a little olive oil after parboiling and put in a dry roasting pan – no need to add more oil.

Low calorie, super healthy veg include carrots and all greens, especially broccoli, and if you choose to steam rather than boil, your veg will retain its maximum nutrients.

with an oat-based topping. This is a much healthier dessert and you can incorporate your favourite seasonal fruits into it. Be careful not to add too much sugar though! Enjoy a happy and healthier Easter.

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In the

balance An update on the lettings market in the Petersfield area in early 2009, by Nick Keith

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t the end of 2008, the UK property came under increasing pressure in the credit crunch, and the supply of rented property outstripped demand.

This pushed rents down for the first time since April 2003, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

London and the south-east were the hardest hit by an oversupply of property, causing rents to fall, and Rics spokesman James Scott-Lee said at the time: “The lettings sector … has become more and more competitive as many vendors have been forced to become amateur landlords, creating an inevitable downward pressure on rents where supply has matched demand.”

The rental market now seems to have stabilized, certainly in the Petersfield area. And local agents are reporting a “good balance between supply and demand”.

The local residential lettings market is fine, says Richard Mitham of Richard Mitham Associates (RMA). “This market is not usually affected seasonally, as is the property sales market, and so far this year there has been an excellent balance between supply and demand.”

Currently they have a wide portfolio of properties available to let which include a five-bedroom house in Heath Road for £1,995 per calendar month, another in East Meon, for £950, and one in Froxfield, for £1,200.

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RMA in Petersfield in October 1989 and who has worked in property management for 30 years, says: “Tenants should go to a specialist property management firm rather than one which mainly

properties into good order. It is of no use expecting to let a property which is not properly prepared.

Tenants have become quite rightly increasingly demanding.”

RMA covers a broad geographical area – Basingstoke and Winchester in the west to Chichester in the east, and from Farnham in the north to Fareham in the south. “In Petersfield there is a decent level of stock – but, of course, it’s not the same as in Brighton, for example, where there are thousands of flats.”

Sharon Buck has managed the

sells property and undertakes lettings as a sideline. Letting property is an increasingly wide discipline so tenants and landlords need the specialist knowledge of firms with long experience and expertise in this field.

“Landlords tend to leave the pricing of properties to us as managers, because we know how to get the best prices available for them. They also need to get

lettings division at David Neilan & Company for more than three years, having spent 11 years in the discipline. “The market is buoyant and lots of people are looking for lets – because more families are deciding to rent until the market settles down.”

The firm operates in the area between Guildford and Portsmouth, and owner David Neilan did not think that many

RMA’s Heath Road property

people locally were being forced into renting because of the credit crunch. But he confirmed that “Petersfield has been affected by the economic downturn.”

Sharon Buck (right) and Tracy Cave, DJ Nielan

He added that the managed property market had doubled compared with January-February 2008. “While studios and small flats were once the most popular, now the demand is for two - or three-bed family houses. We can always be flexible on price with our portfolio of managed properties. I believe we can offer the best managed rates in town.”

Mike Thomas said that Jacobs and Hunt Management Services found the most popular properties to let were smaller units – studio flats and two bedroom houses. “In general the lettings market is as busy this year as last. While residential sales have declined, there has been an increasing supply of properties to let. Properties have got to be in good condition and rents have to be competitive.

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Adrian Organ, of Keats, said: “We have built a leading lettings business operating under legislation that has evolved to reflect changing economic times.

We continue to be amazed by the number of tenants who have little or no knowledge of the detail of the contract and come to us for advice about their liabilities which were not properly explained.

“As long as people enter their tenancy agreement aware of what they are signing, they should have a happy experience. Many of our tenants continue beyond their original agreement in our clients’ properties and some become client landlords.”

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Guide to lettings 1) Agents have a legal obligation to landlords, but should “give tenants as much information as possible from the outset”.

2) Choose an established lettings agent who will identify and explain all the possible costs, such as the dilapidations deposit, the tenancy agreement, the inventory and schedule of conditions (ISC), rates, utility bills etc 3) Work out what rent you can really afford – probably no more than 3.3% of gross salary.

4) View more than one property for comparison.

5) Realise that dilapidations are a major issue. The better the condition of the tenancy at the end, the less risk of costly dilapidation arguments. The inventory (ISC) is important, and most are backed up with photos.

6) Understand the conditions of the tenancy agreement.

7) Ensure that the landlord

registers and safeguards the deposit properly. Some agents safeguard and register deposits at no cost to the tenant.

8) Be clear about the agreement’s procedures for serving notice.

Breaches of tenancy can be costly, so be sure what you have signed up to. Simple errors can lead to penalty payments.

9) Be aware of the Letting Agents Complaints’ Procedure.

10) Be flexible and prepared to negotiate, whether you are looking to let or rent property.

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Felicity Kendal at

Chichester this spring

Stamp duty The local philately society is still going strong.

By David Allen

In 2009 Chichester Festival Theatre has an extended season following the success of last year’s Festival, with Felicity Kendal starring in the opening production from March to April

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elicity Kendal takes the lead in The Last Cigarette, an adaptation of the memoirs of the late Simon Gray, the award-winning playwright and diarist completed before his death last summer.

Directed by Richard Eyre, former Artistic Director of the National Theatre, this production opens in the Minerva Theatre from 11 March and runs until 11 April. This dark comedy has been adapted by Hugh Whitemore and Gray, as he is forced to look his own mortality in the eye. It also stars Nicholas Le Prevost and Jasper Britton.

Diana Rigg returns to Chichester as Judith Bliss in Noël Coward’s Hay Fever, a comedy of bad manners, in the Festival Theatre from 9 April to 2 May. Simon Williams plays her husband David Bliss, and the director is Nikolai Foster.

Ronald Harwood’s Taking Sides and Collaboration return to the Minerva Theatre from 28 April to Michael Pennington

16 May after playing to full houses and critical acclaim in Festival 08.

The two plays, directed by Philip Franks, appear before a West End run, with the same cast, which is headed by Michael Pennington .

Written as companion pieces, separate plays designed to complement each other, Collaboration and Taking Sides both explore the fine line between collaboration and betrayal during the Second World War. Festival 08 exceeded all box office targets, playing to over 86% capacity. Since Jonathan Church was appointed Artistic Director in October 2005 alongside Executive Director Alan Finch, audiences have risen from 106,000 in Festival 05 to over 174,000 in Festival 08.

Chichester Festival Theatre: Box Office, 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk Full 2009 programme at www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

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welve stamp collectors met at the Sun Inn, Dragon Street, in March 1966 and agreed to form The Petersfield and District Philatelic Society. The new club gathered pace and soon had more than 100 members.

Years ago, many young people collected stamps, but the advent of computer games and other interests, combined with the ever increasing amount of money needed to keep up with new issues of stamps, have brought a decline in the number of junior collectors.

Today there are 59 members, who come from East Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey, and nearly half attend the monthly meetings at the Petersfield Community Centre exhibition centre.

When the current members started collecting as juniors 50 or so years ago, they built their collections from all round the world. The issuing of stamps has increased to such levels that most

Writing festival T

he third Chichester Writing Festival takes places at West Dean from 27 to 29 March. For £10 you can attend the headline sessions with actress Julie Walters (27 March), author Ian Rankin (28 March) and comedian Sandi Toksvig (29 March).

Topics include: What do publishers want? And Why are you a best seller? Among the long list of other guests are the legendary agent Jane Gregory, screenwriter William Nicholson (Gladiator), and biographer Simon Sebag-Montefiore (Young Stalin, Catherine the Great).

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collectors now restrict their interests.

The attraction for the collector is that stamps have performed a service once they have arrived at their destination. The detail lies in the print, the purpose of use (air mail, for instance), the postage paid, and the scarcity of the stamp.

Condition is important and stamps must not be torn, creased or have a heavy postmark. Sometimes they are valuable, but so many people have collected modern issues that these have reached saturation point. Indeed, value is not the main motivation of the true collector.

Many clubs use in their titles the word ‘philately’, derived from the Greek philo (friend) and telo (tax) – lovers of something on which no tax was to be collected. Newcomers are welcome and will always find help and advice from members – whether they specialize in collecting from countries, in themes (lions or submarines), or from ‘dead’ issuers (former Indian states, German colonies etc).

Stamps can be bought at fairs and auctions; and the annual club auction is on 15 March – viewing from 10.30am and auction at 2.30pm.

Petersfield and District Philatelic Society: Tony Shaw, Secretary, 01730 264518 David Allen, now President, was the original Secretary and can be contacted on 01730 261244.

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Life in the

fast lane A cold Saturday morning in February saw the return of the popular South Downs Stages rally to Goodwood circuit. Cat Jarman reports

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rganized by the Bognor Regis and Southsea motor clubs, the South Downs Stages Rally is now in its fifth year and took place on 7 February. “The cars and crews are a very mixed bunch, which is partly what endears people to the competition,” says event organizer Phil Collings.

“There is a combination of very experienced competitors and some who have only just started out. We attract a broad range of vehicles, from those with a £40,000-£75,000 value to some worth nearer £2,000-3,000.

The rally has built itself a reputation over the last five years for being a friendly club event that caters for all and can provide a challenge for everyone,” he adds.

Consisting of eight special stages totalling 30 miles on tarmac surface, drivers contend with tight and narrow tracks, and man-made chicanes during the competition. Teams from as far away as Devon, Cornwall and the South Midlands travelled through treacherous conditions to compete against each other on a day when driving conditions were changeable.

Number thre seeds Gary Le Coadou and Paul Hollingham had a good drive and decent starting time of 4 mins 36 secs in stage 1, only to be pipped by Adrian Brown and Chris Jarman (your correspondent’s dad!) by four seconds. The next three stages saw them in the

lead by a few seconds, until Adrian and Chris found their rhythm and began to pull back in stage 5, with a lead of eight seconds.

Not too far behind the leaders were number 10 seeds Alister Flack and Ralph Higson making steady progress in their Triumph TR7 at each stage of the rally.

From a total of 36 cars, there were six retirements. But from stage 6 to the final stage 8 it was a clear run for Adrian and Chris in Adrian’s Ford Escort Mk1, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year. They crossed the finishing line with a lead of 20 seconds on Gary and Paul in second place.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Adrian thanked the motor clubs for a wellorganized and enjoyable event. “It’s been a pleasure to drive here and well worth the journey. We shall certainly be back next year to defend our title!”

Adrian and Chris have been rallying together for six years, and have some 50 years of competition experience between them.

Adrian’s Escort has recently been fitted with a JRE 2400cc, 320bhp engine, sequential sixspeed gearbox, and is described by Adrian as “a handful but great fun to drive – winning an event is much more of a buzz for us both when we are able to beat state-of-the-art cars with a classic like this.” www.southdownsstages.co.uk

Results Overall winners 1, Adrian Brown/Chris Jarman, Ford Escort Mk I 2, Gary Le Coadou/Paul Hollingham, Toyota Celica GT4 3, Alister Flack/Ralph Higson. Triumph TR7 V8 Class winners A, Marc and Alec Holding, Austin Mini B, Dominic Worsfold/Steve Chapman, Ford Fiesta C, Gavin Rogers/David Morgan, Ford Escort MkII D, Alister Flack/Ralph Higson, Triumph TR7 V8 E, Gary Le Coadou/Paul Hollingham, Toyota Celica GT4 F, Roy Edwards/Dave Shields, Ford Escort Mk II

Gimme Five!

A new initiative from the All England Netball Association, High Five Netball, is taking Petersfield by storm Bedales junior schools, Dunhurst and Dunannie, hosted a special High Five Netball workshop for pupils and staff from Buriton, Petersfield, South Harting, Steep and Sheet primary schools.

High Five Netball is specifically aimed at primary school children.

The game, which was developed through consultations with coaches, teachers and physical educationalists, is played with five members on each team (instead of seven) and without any wing

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players. This gives the children the opportunity to rotate and adapt their skills to play in any position.

Players not only understand the game better but also enjoy being part of a close-knit team.

Fiona Willans, Head of Sport at Dunannie, says: “The aim of the workshop is for the children to learn some High Five netball skills, to get together with other local primary schools and have some fun.’

The schools arranged for Lou

Harris, Sports Co-ordinator for local schools in the area, to run this workshop for Year 3 and 4 girls.

The workshop ended in a minitournament, and was attended by Emily Loftus from the Hampshire Netball Development Office, who handed out a skills pack full of practice ideas for the children to take away.

Following on from the workshop, Dunannie is hoping to arrange some friendly matches where skills can be further developed, match-

ing the desire to create young, skilled netball players in local school communities. www.egjnl.org.uk/High_Five. html

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Petersfield book place in cup final Petersfield Town 1 Fleetlands 0

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etersfield Town FC held their nerve on the night of 17 February to secure the club’s first major cup final appearance in over 25 years. Town beat their Hampshire Premier League visitors in a nervy night at Love Lane to book their place in the final of the Portsmouth Senior Cup. The game was similar to some of those in Pompey’s epic FA Cup run last season - a nervous, edgy affair, with very little goalmouth action. But, just like their Premier League neighbours, Petersfield most importantly held their nerve and kept a clean sheet.

Fleetlands were a confidentlooking side who often threatened to ruin Town’s final dreams. But they didn’t quite have enough in the final third of the pitch to set up a victory.

The winner came 10 minutes before the end of a game which had extra time written all over it. Neat and quick passing saw the home

side break through the middle of the pitch. Calvin Swan was played through into the penalty area, and he managed to bundle the ball over the line to the delight of his team mates and the home support.

Unfortunately for him he left the pitch with an injury minutes later, when a Fleetlands free kick was fired straight into his midriff, and he played no further part in the game.

The visitors pushed up in the closing stages to try and find an equaliser. With the last touch of the ball in this cup tie, home keeper Lloyd Patilla had to hold on to a point blank header from no more than six yards out.

Club chairman Ian Essai told Life in Petersfield: “It was Ă fantastic result in Ă good open game.

I though the young Fleetlands side played very well and I was relieved when Swan got the winner late on.�

The final opponents were Horndean, but the date and the venue were being confirmed at Life in Petersfield went to print.

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Petersfield’s award winning salon are offering you the chance to win a brand new hair cut, bespoke colour and a fabulous goodie bag bursting with designer haircare!

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Managing Director Paul Hawes leads an award winning team with a reputation for creating technically accomplished commercial styles that appeal to the mainstream at Review salons both in Petersfield and Waterlooville.

Last year the salon beat six rivals to become Salon Team of the Year at the British Hairdressing Business Awards, and were presented the overall title and trophy by BBC TV presenter Nicky Campbell.

Paul and his business partner Elaine Armitage also earned the prestigious title Small Business of the Year at the National Training Awards later in 2008.

He is looking forward to literally getting his hands on the winner!

“We can guarantee that once we’ve got to work on our winner, they will be a client of ours for life,” says Paul. Review, 01730 260346

For your chance to win Answer these three questions: 1. Name the two awards won by the salon last year 2. Who is Paul’s business partner?

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Send your entries to: Review Hairdressing Competition, Life Magazines Ltd, 22 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JL, or email: info@lifemags.co.uk Terms and conditions Entries must be received by 9 April 2009. One entry per person. The winner will be decided by draw and announced in the May – June 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 the sponsors, Review Hairdressing.

Employees of Life Magazines and associates of Review Hairdressing are not allowed to submit entries.

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“I go to the gym regularly but would love to try classes I havent before, such as yoga and dance classes. It will be great to get a taster of some new types of exercise, so thank you Life Magazines!”

Second prize goes to Nicola Hopkins who wins one months membership. Congratulations!

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What’s on MARCH Now until 11 April The Hampshire Artists’ Cooperative Winter Show Venue: Selborne Gallery Time: 11am to 5pm (except Monday) Tel: 01420 511347 www.hampshireartistscooperative.co.uk Sunday 1 March The Olivier Theatre hosts Youth Dance Platform Venue: Bedales Olivier Theatre Time: 5-7.30pm Price: £5 Contact: Box Office, 01730 711511 Tuesday 3 March Agon Piano Trio Venue: Bedales Olivier Theatre Time: 7.30pm Price: £9, £7 concessions Contact: Box Office, 01730 711511 Wednesday 4 March Petersfield Photographic Society Wycherley Cup (prints), Judge Barbara Holder Venue: Community Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: Valerie Scott, 01730 263976 Friday 6 March Stiff Promotions – Nik Kershaw Venue: The Petersfield School Time: 8pm. Price: £18.50 in advance, £20 on the door Contact: Stiff Promotions, 01730 231733 Saturday 7 March The Studio @ TPS presents Full House, professional function band Venue: The Petersfield School Time: 8pm. Price: £8 Contact: The Studio Box Office, 01730 234641 Tuesday 10 March Ditcham Park School Lunchtime Concert Venue: St. Peters Church Time: 1pm Tel: 01730 260213 Wednesday 11 March – 11 April Chichester Festival Theatre The Last Cigarette by Simon Gray (world premiere), starring Felicity Kendal Venue: Minerva Theatre Time: 7.30pm Price: £20.50 to £26.50 Contact: Box office, 01243 781312 Web: www.cft.org.uk

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Thursday 12 March Petersfield Gardeners Club Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm Price: subscription £8, visitors £1 Contact: R Gard, 01730 262545 Petersfield Musical Festival 13-21 March All concerts in the Festival Hall at 7.30pm.

Tickets from One Tree Books, Lavant Street, 01730 261199 (credit cards accepted).

Contact: Festival Secretary, 01730 260952. Email: laurie.redstone@ ntlworld.net Web: www.petersfieldmusicalfestival. org.uk Friday 13 March ACM Gospel Choir-BBC Last Choir Standing finalists Tickets: Adults £14, Student £7 Saturday 14 March Choral and Orchestral Concert Beethoven Symphony No 4: The Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra Mozart Requiem: Alton, Denmead, Petersfield, Rogate Choral Societies – Conductor Paul Spicer. Soloists: Claire Seaton, Elizabeth Denham, Thomas Hobbs, Giles White.

Tickets: £16 Monday 16 & Wednesday 18 March Youth Concerts Tickets: Adults £8, Child £4. Reduced to £6 and £3 if book through your school

Conductor Paul Spicer. Soloists: Sophie Bevan, Celeste Lazarenko, Christopher Ainslie, John Mmunn, Vojtech Safarik Tues 17 March Petersfield Flower Arrangement Society Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre, Moggs Mead Time: 2.15pm Contact: Mrs M Woodward, 01730 263156 Thurs 19 March – Sat 28 March Dunhurst Art and Design Bedales Arts present work from the Dunhurst art community at the gallery Venue: Bedales School Time: 2-5pm Tel: 01730 711511 Thursday 26 March Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society – working as a craftsman in wood by Colin Norgate Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm. Price: £2 Contact: Jenny Vincent, 01730 267295 Friday 27 March - Sunday 29 March Chichester Writing Festival: Weekend for 45 residential participants of workshops, discussions, debates Venue: West Dean College An audience with …Julie Walters (Friday at 8.30pm); Ian Rankin (Sat at 8.30pm); Sandi Toksvig (Sun 2pm); open to public. Price: £10 Contact: Admissions, 01243 811314 www.westdean.org.uk

Wednesday 18 March Disability Empowerment Fayre - by All-Inclusive Promotions Venue: Alton Community Centre Time: 10am to 5pm Free entry Tel: 01420 488885

Wednesday 1 April Petersfield Photographic Society Digital competition, Judge: Phil Peddy Venue: Community Centre, Love Lane Time: 7.30pm Contact: Valerie Scott, 01730 263976

Thursday 19 March The Petersfield Orchestra Mendelssohn Violin Concerto; Sibelius 2nd Symphony Tickets: £14

APRIL Wednesday 1 April The Petersfield Community Choir in Concert Venue: Studio @TPS Time: 8pm. Price: £6 Tel: 01730 234641

Friday 20 March Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band Tickets: £20 Saturday 21 March Choral Concert The Southern Pro Musica Orchestra.

The Denmead, Fernhurst and Petersfield Choral Societies.

Thursday 9 April Petersfield Gardeners’ Club Gardening with woodland plants – Kevin Hughes Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: R Gard, 01730 262545

Saturday 11 April Giant Easter Charity Market in aid of the Portsmouth Hospitals Rocky Appeal.

Over 70 stalls in the main hall and Rose Room selling collectables, books, antiques, jewellery, bric-a-brac, toys, plants, Easter cakes and gifts. Raffle for the Rocky Appeal. Lunches and refreshments served in the Rose Room.

Venue: Festival Hall.

Time: Open 9.30am-3pm Price: Free Contact: Jeremy Holmes, 01730 261318 Wednesday 15 April Petersfield Photographic Society 3rd Print Competition – Judge: Roger Smith Venue: Community Centre, Love Lane Time: 7.30pm Contact: Valerie Scott, 01730 263976 Tuesday 21 April Petersfield Flower Arrangement Society Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 2.15pm Contact: Mrs M Woodward, 01730 263156 Thursday 23 April – Saturday 25 April Winton Players – The Anniversary by Bill Mcllwraith Venue: Festival Hall Time: 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2pm Price: £9, £6 (u18) Contact: Kay Peters, 01730 263812 Wednesday 29 April Petersfield Photographic Society Lecture – Alton Audio Visual Group Venue: Community Centre, Love Lane Time: 7.30pm Contact: Valerie Scott, 01730 263976 Thursday 30 April Petersfield Art and Crafts Society Batik on paper by Deborah Vallance Venue: Herne Farm Leisure Centre Time: 7.30pm Contact: Jenny Vincent, 01730 267295

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Directory

Local Contacts Emergency Services

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

Fire Hampshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters 023 8062 4000

Health

Council Numbers

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

East Hampshire District Council 01730 266551 Petersfield Town Council 01730 264182

Police Hampshire Police general enquiry number 0845 045 4545

Accredited B & Bs and Hotels in Petersfield Border Cottage, 4 Heath Road, £35-£60 01730 263179 Downsview, 58 Heath Road, £26-£32 01730 264171 Heath Farmhouse, Sussex Road, £25-£30 01730 264709 Langrish House Hotel, East Meon Road, Langrish, GU32 1RN 01730 263374 Pipers Bungalow, 1 Oaklands Road, £28-£35 01730 262131 Southdowns Country Hotel, Trotton GU31 5JN 01730 821521 80 Rushes Road, £25-£30 01730 261638 The Holt, 60 Heath Road, £25-£30 01730 262836

Leisure

Helplines, Support Groups & Charities Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 Childline 0800 1111 Citizens’ Advice Bureau 01730 264887 Community First East Hampshire 01730 710017 Electricity Emergency 0845 770 8090 Environment Agency 08708 506506 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Home-Start Butser 01730 233 755 Natural England (formerly the Countryside Agency) 0207 932 5800 PC Pete 01730 269569 Petersfield & District Lions Club 01730 266362 Relate 02392 827026 Samaritans 08457 909090 South Downs Association of Disabled People & Shop-mobility Services 01730 710474 Southern Water 0845 278 0845

Advertisers in this issue Advert Academy Arts & Crafts Alice Blue Alpha Graphics Alton Sports Centre Ampella Archway Vets Ark Specialist Services Arthur Rudd Supplies Atcost Windows B.M. Exteriors Bath Travel Baggette & Co. Biscoes Bluebird Care Corniche Estates Cox Manning Curves Cute & Cute Baby D.J. Neilan Dandelion Wood Dilys Designs Drum Lane Clinic Elance Executive Windows Flip Flop Greys Coach Travel Hampshire Wine Shippers Hardened Paving Healthy Habits House of Dragonfly John Jenkins & Sons John Peter & Co. Joint Action Just for Guys Keats Estate Agents Langrish House Hotel Lavant Rowe Lighter Life Liss Barber Shop Liss Business Centre Liss Garage Services

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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

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

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

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

Buses National Express 08705 808080 Stagecoach Coastline 01903 237661

Ferries Brittany Ferries 0870 536 0360 P & O Stena Line 0870 600 0600 Hovertravel 01983 811000 Wightlink 0870 5820202 Red Funnel 0870 4448898

Trains Eurostar 0870 518 6186 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 South West Trains 0845 600 0650

Funeral Directors Rowlands Funeral Services 01730 262711 Michael Miller 01730 233244

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

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

Empshott: Grange Farm Shop

Rogate: Village Stores

Library & Tourist Information Centre, The Square

Froxfield: Froxfield Stores

Nyewood: John Jenkins

Life Magazines, 22 High Street

Greatham: Post Office Stores

South Harting: Harting Stores

Hillbrow: Jolly Drover

Sheet: Half Moon Queens Head

The Folly Wine & Ale House, College Street The Co-op, Moggs Mead

Langrish: Heathside Stores, Durford Road Langrish House Hotel Petersfield Community Centre, Love Lane

Liphook: Champneys Forest Mere

The Taro Centre, and Petersfield Rake: Rugby Club, both Penns Place Sun Inn Rake Stores Festival Hall Great Oak Hotel, Liss: Winchester Road Hillier Garden Centre Jade News Clanfield: Liss Forest Stores Magic Box Newsagents Tesco Express

Steep: Owen’s Cycles Stroud: Seven Stars Trotton: Keepers Arms Southdowns Hotel

East Meon: East Meon Stores

If you would like your name to be added to this list please contact us at Life Magazines, 0840 051 7751 info@lifemags.co.uk Issue 15 March/April 2009

“Nexyma” the next great technological must have!

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BBC Aching eyes, blurred vision, tense shoulders and headaches, plus a delayed ability to focus, could all indicate Computer Vision Syndrome, a form of repetitive strain injury of the eyes that is resulting in thousands of lost working days.

Anyone using their intermediate vision regularly at a fixed distance for more than two hours at a stretch is likely to suffer some of the symptoms. The health problems associated, not just with computer users, but also with other vocations such as mechanics, dentists, plumbers and technicians, can be addressed in the workplace with regular breaks, eye examinations and modern user-friendly specs.

Rodenstock, the German spectacle lens specialist, has developed the Nexyma, a variable reading/intermediate distance lens that is bringing visual relief to many, thanks to the wide fields of view and natural head and neck posture that it encourages.

Optimising vision at the right distance, with larger visual fields, it is bringing fatigue-free vision at work and for close-work hobbies.

Most people who wear standard reading glasses struggle to focus clearly when using a computer, whilst progressive lens wearers have to hold their head at an unnatural angle. This increases neck and back tension which can result in long term postural and muscular problems.

Richard C Arnold FBOA FSMC, advocates the benefits of Nexyma lenses to many of his patients: “Reading glasses do not always cover the demands of computer and laptop use and for many, including the retired, the Nexyma gives a greater range of vision for close and intermediate work,” he said.

To find out more about these fantastic lenses contact your Dispensing Optician at your local Richard C Arnold Optometrists practice.

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Reveal your natural beauty Dr Ian Hallam MBE BDS and his team can help you fight the signs of ageing! s Do you have laughter lines or crow’s feet? s Do you have wrinkles and folds that you could do without? s Would you like fuller, more defined lips?

At Meon Facial we offer the latest in wrinkle reduction and lip enhancement using Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers.

And we are currently offering 50% off your first treatment!

We can also help you smile with confidence – ask us about the life changing cosmetic dentistry we offer.

Call us now on 01730 265555 to arrange a no obligation consultation.

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education

Schools around detailed directory listing of local schools

Brookham invests £1 million Work is under way at Brookham Pre-Prep, in Liphook, to provide the school with a new research centre, extra classrooms and additional learning support resources

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he new research centre will application of the curriculum in provide a range of facilities an environment that gives children including additional computers, a deep, memorable learning reference library and quiet study opportunities,” says Headteacher Diane Gardiner. areas which will all help staff to deliver the ‘creative curriculum’ The new classrooms will help accommodate three classes in they are so passionate about years 1 to 3, with a maximum of Part of this curriculum is for Forest School, where children 18 children in each class. are encouraged to make use of the 175 acres of grounds Right: Brookham staff are College_LiP15.pdf 19/2/09 16:34:14 the school Churchers shares with the prep passionate about delivering school. “Forest School is a serious creatively to pupils

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Glowing report

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etersfield Infant School was delighted to receive another ‘outstanding’ grade from Ofsted at the end of last year. Headteacher Linda Lee believes this is due to a strong team who are totally committed to ongoing improvements.

“Our school is a very happy place to be,” she says. “The children have access to a varied and exciting curriculum, which is certainly enhanced by its location in the centre of Petersfield.” Although the school has the capacity to take 360 pupils, all the children are recognized as individuals.”

Photograph by Tina Bolton

Buriton Primary School celebrates outstanding Ofsted Inspection

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uriton Primary School has been described by Ofsted inspectors as “a very good school with many outstanding features”. The level of care, guidance and support given to pupils, the curriculum and other activities, leadership and management, the personal development, wellbeing and behaviour were all judged to be outstanding.

“The fact that pupils make good academic progress is not least due to their excellent attitudes. They behave extremely well, work hard and enjoy the wide range of activities on offer.

The pupils’ outstanding personal development owes much to the consistently effective teaching and the excellent curriculum. Much of the teaching has outstanding features.”

The report also stated that the school’s track record of improving standards demonstrates an excellent capacity to improve further.

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International Baccalaureate at King Edward’s sixth form T

Anka Ruehr receives her A-level results Inset: Katie Plumb and Rebecca Gray

he International Baccalaureate Diploma will form the sole sixth form curriculum at King Edward’s School, Witley, from 2010 onwards.

Since the introduction of the IB Diploma Programme at the school in 2004, pupils have achieved a 100% success rate, placing King Edward’s in the top ten IB independent boarding schools in the UK. The decision was taken in the context of the government’s much vaunted plans for their new UK Diploma which all schools must offer by 2013, coupled with other developments in the world of education in the UK - A-star grades at A level, the AQA Bac and the Cambridge pre-U course.

In contrast to all this uncertainty, the International Baccalaureate Diploma is celebrating 40 years of achievement this year, and is

wholly independent of national educational and political influences. It offers a robust, secure and consistent means of providing education of the highest quality.

“In applying to universities our IB candidates have received excellent offers from institutions across the world, who endorse wholeheartedly the value of the IB Diploma as a qualification for entry to university,” says Headteacher, P. Kerr Fulton-Peebles.

“There is no question that the IB philosophy of promoting genuine breadth in education and the learning of skills and attributes for life has a strong synergy with the essential ethos of the education we provide at King Edward’s School,” he adds.”

“International Baccalaureates offer consistently high quality education”

Realise your child’s potential Maths and English After-School Programmes • Boost your child’s confidence • Develop good study habits • Complement the school curriculum PETERSFIELD STUDY CENTRE Mrs Di Taylor

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This supplement includes as many schools as possible within a wide area around Petersfield State Primary Schools: Boys and Girls Buriton Primary School (4-11, 88 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, 340 on roll) Head: Shelagh Tomlin Little Hyden Lane, Clanfield, Waterlooville, PO8 ORE 02392 593209 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.

Herne Junior School (7-11, 408 on roll) Head: Tony Markham Love Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4BP 01730 263746 admin@herne.hants.sch.uk www.herne.hants.sch.uk

Liss Infant School (4-7, 169 on roll) Head: Mrs Teresa Offer Hillbrow Road, Liss, GU33 7LQ 01730 892666 office@lissinfant.hants.sch.uk www.lissinfant.hantssch.uk

Easebourne CofE Primary School (4-10, 159 on roll) Head: Mr A Bain Easebourne, Midhurst, W Sussex, GU29 OBD 01730 813266 office@easebourne.w-sussex.sch.uk www.easebourne.w-sussex.sch.uk

Hollycombe Primary School (4-10, 71 on roll) Head: Mrs S Fiske Wardley Green, Milland, Liphook, Hants, GU30 7LY 01428 741332 office@hollycombe.w-sussex.sch.uk www.hollycombe.w-sussex.sch.uk

East Meon CofE School (4-11, pre-school 2-4, 52 on roll) Acting Head: Mrs Judith Bartlett Head from Jan 2008: Mrs Sharon Taylor Chapel Street, East Meon, Petersfield, GU32 1NR 01730 823218

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

Midhurst CofE Primary School (4-10, 172 on roll) Head: Ken Ford Ashfield Road, Midhurst, GU29 9JX 01730 813526 office@midhurst-pri.w-sussex.sch.uk www.midhurst-primary-school.co.uk

Froxfield CoE Infant School (4-7, 36 on roll) Head: Mrs Lynne Chester High Cross, Froxfield, GU32 1EG 01730 827251 adminoffice@froxfield.hants.sch.uk www.froxfield.hants.sch.uk

Liphook (CofE cont) Junior School (7-11, 364 on roll) Head: Mrs Claire Williams Avenue Close, Liphook, Hants GU30 7QE 01428 722490 office@liphook-jun.hants.sch.uk

Mill Chase Community School (approximately 750 pupils) Head: Mrs Jacqueline Adams Mill Chase Road, Bordon, Hants, GU35 0ER 01420 472132 enquiries@millchase.hants.sch.uk www.millchase.hants.sch.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

Alton Convent School A leading independent Catholic day school Girls 2¾ - 18 Boys 2¾ - 11

Be the best you can be

Open Morning Friday 27th March 2009 www.altonconvent.org.uk 01420 82070 Registered Charity No 1071684

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Boys and Girls from 2 - 11 years competitive fee structure small classes happy atmosphere 8 acre playing fields excellent academic record school lunch breakfast & after school clubs school bus

St Margaret’s School and The Nursery School, Petersfield Road, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9JN Tel 01730 813956 smsadmin@conventofmercy.org www.conventofmercy.org Reg Charity No 235961

St. Co-Edmund’s Boys – and now girls – from ages 2 - 13.

An independent prep school in 40 beautiful acres for boys and girls.

Please call Karen Subba Row: 01428 609875. e: registrar@saintedmunds.co.uk www.saintedmunds.co.uk

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Petersfield Infant School (4-7, 275 on roll) Head: Mrs Linda Lee St Peter’s Road, PetersfieldGU32 3HX 01730 263048 adminoffice@petersfield-inf.hants. sch.uk www.schools.hants.org.uk/peterfieldinfants Rake CE Primary School (4-11, 50 on roll) Head: John Arnold London Road, Rake, Liss, GU33 7JH 01730 892126 head@rake.w-sussex.sch.uk www.rake.w-sussex.sch.uk Rogate Primary School (4-11, 46 on roll) Head: Mrs Jenny Chapman School Lane, Rogate, Petersfield, GU31 5HH 01730 821329 office@rogate.w-sussex.sch.uk www.rogate.w-sussex.sch.uk

St Matthew’s Church of England (aided) Primary School (4-11, 180 on roll) Head: Mrs Hillman Drift Road, Blackmoor, GU33 6BN 01420 472844 admin@st-matthews.hants.sch.uk West Meon Primary School (4-11, 89 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: Neil Strowger (with effect from 20th April 2009) Longmore Road, Liphook, GU30 7NY 01428 724324 enquiries@bohunt.hants.sch.uk

St Mary & St Paul First School (4-10, 89 on roll) Head: Johnny Culley Tipper Lane, South Harting, Petersfield, GU31 5QT 01730 825388 office@st-mary-st-paul.w-sussex. sch.uk www.st-mary-st-paul.w.sussex. sch.uk Sheet Primary School (4-11, 112 on roll) Head: Mrs Kathy Iles School Lane, Sheet, Petersfield, GU32 2AS 01730 263310 jane.fletcher@sheet.hants.sch.uk www.sheetprimaryschool.com

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Godalming College (16-19, co-ed, 1650 on roll) Head: David Adelman Tuesley Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RS 01483 423526 college@godalming.ac.uk www.godalming.ac.uk

Midhurst Rother College (10-18, co-ed, 1130 on roll) Principal: Dr Joe Vitagliano Midhurst Site, North Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DT 01730 812451 Eastbourne Site: Wheelbarrow Castle, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9AG 01730 812371 enquiries@mrc-academy.org www.mrc-academy.org

Peter Symonds College (6-19, co-ed, 2800 on roll) Principal: Neil Hopkins Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX 01962 857500 psc@psc.ac.uk www.psc.ac.uk

Mill Chase Community Technology College (11-17, co-ed, 750 on roll) Head: Steven Mulcahy 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, 1087 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, 1264 on roll) Head: Nigel Poole Cranford Road, Petersfield GU32 3LU 01730 263119 school@petersfieldschool.com www.petersfield.com

Stedham Primary School (5-10, 76 on roll) Head: Mrs H Morley School Lane, Stedham, Midhurst, 01730 813522 office@stedham.w-sussex.sch.uk www.stedham.w-sussex.sch.uk Steep C of E (voluntary controlled) Primary School (4-11, 95 on roll) Head: Mrs Angela Morrow 95-97 Church Road, Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DE 01730 263988 admin@steep.hants.sch.uk www.steep.hants.sch.uk

Horndean Technology College (11-16, co-ed, 1300 on roll) Head: Glen Strong Barton Cross, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9PQ 02392 594325 general@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Cowplain Community School & Business Centre (11-16, co-ed, 1006 on roll) Head: Mr D R Rowlinson Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville PO8 8RY 02392 612020 office@cowplain.hants.sch.uk www.cowplain.hants.sch.uk

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

South Downs College (14-16 for vocational training, 16-18 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

Spartsholt 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

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 Amesbury Day School (2 to 13+ years, co-ed, 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

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Bedales School (13-18, co-ed, 460 approx on roll) Head: Keith Budge Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DG 01730 300100 admissions@bedales.org.uk

Dunhurst (8-13, co-ed, 200 on roll) Head: Penny Watkins Alton Road, Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DP 01730 300200 admissions@bedales.org.uk

Bidbury for English Individual and small group, professional and general English courses, summer school and boarding school preparation.

Heads: John and Shireen Weston Greywalls House, Hillbrow, Petersfield, GU33 7QR. 01730 894246 bidbury-greywalls@lineone.net

Frensham Heights (3-18, co-ed, day/boarding, 500 on roll) Head: Andrew Fisher Farnham. Surrey, GU10 4EA 01252 792561 admissions@frensham-heights.org.uk

Boundary Oak School (3-13, co-ed, 157 on roll) Head: Mr Symonds Fareham, PO17 5BL 01329 280955 headmaster@boundaryoak.co.uk

Guildford High School for Girls (4-18, 930 on roll) Head: Mrs Fiona Boulton Guildford, Surrey GU1 1SJ 01483 543853 sally.fowler@church-schools.com

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: Rev JS Witherridge Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2DJ 01483 291501 admissions@charterhouse.org.uk Churcher’s College (4-18, co-ed, 226 in junior, 730 in senior on roll) Head: Mr SHL Williams Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4AS. 01730 263033 enquiries@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 Ditcham Park School (4-16, co-ed, day, 349 on roll) Head: Mrs KS Morton Petersfield, Hants, GU31 5RN 01730 825659 info@ditchampark.com Dunannie (3-8, co-ed, 90 on roll) Head: Katie Potter Alton Road, Steep, Petersfield GU32 2DP 01730 300400 admissions@bedales.org.uk

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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: P K Fulton-Peebles Witley, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG 01428 686735 admissions@kesw.surrey.sch.uk. www.kesw.surrey.sch.uk 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, 335 approx on roll) Head: Mrs Clare Turnbull Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2EL 01483 880650 office@lanesborough.surrey.sch.uk.

Lavant House (3-18 years, girls, 165 on roll) Head: Mrs Marian Scott Chichester, W Sussex. PO18 9AB 01243 527211 office@lavanthouse.org.uk.

Lord Wandsworth College (11-18, co-ed, 550 approx on roll) Head: Ian Power Long Sutton, Hants, RG29 1TB 01256 862201

info@lordwandsworth.org Mayville High School (6 months to 16 yrs, co-ed (taught separately), 455 on roll) Head: Mrs L Owens Southsea, PO5 2PE 02392 734847 mayvillehighschool@talk21.com Meoncross School (2 3/4 to 16, co-ed, approx 400 on roll) Head: Mr CJ Ford Fareham, PO14 2EF 01329 662182 enquiries@meoncross.co.uk More House School (9-18, boys, 300 on roll) Head: BG Huggett Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AP 01252 792303 schooloffice@morehouseschool.co.uk Portsmouth High School (3-18, girls, 600 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 Prior’s Field School (11-18, girls, 370 approx on roll) Head: Mrs JA Roseblade Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2RH 01483 810551 registrar@priorsfieldschool.com www.priorsfieldschool.com

Ditcham hikes into the night

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group of Year 11 Ditcham Park School pupils were ‘put through their paces’ in February as they mastered the art of navigating at night and in snow in remote West Sussex countryside.

The pupils are in training for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition, due to take place in May.

curricular activity, and this year the Annual Awards Ceremony for Hampshire is taking place at the school on 4th March. To date Ditcham pupils are set to have 14 Silver Award winners and 23 Bronze Award winners at the ceremony, with more expected to complete by the February deadline.

To complete the challenge successfully, the pupils were taught how to read a map, take compass bearings and adjust for the effect of magnetic variation. A total of 25 pupils and nine Expedition Trainers took part, spending four hours in the biting cold and snow finding ancient tumuli, a triangulation point, and then making their way to the finish point.

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Rookesbury Park School (2 3/4 to 13, co-ed, day/boarding, under 100 on roll) Head: Mrs P Harris-Burland Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 6HT 01329 833108 enquiries@rookesburyparkschool.co.uk

St Hilary’s School (co-ed, Girls 2 1/2-11, Boys 2 1/2-7, 289 on roll) Head : Mrs S Bailes Holloway Hill, Godalming, GU7 1RZ 01483 416551 registrar@sthilarysschool.com

Royal Grammar School, Guildford (11-18, boys, 903 on roll) Head: Dr JM Cox Guildford, Surrey GU1 3BB 01483 880600 office@rgs-guildford.co.uk

St Ives School (Mixed nursery, girls 3-11, 150 on roll) Head: Sian Cattaneo Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, GU27 2ES 01428 643734 admin@stiveshaslemere.com www.stiveshaslemere.com

Seaford College (10-18, co-ed, 540 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 St Catherine’s School.

(11-18, girls, 580 on roll) Head: Mrs AM Phillips Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0DF 01483 893363 schooloffice@ stcatherines.info St Edmund’s Schools (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 John’s College (2-18, co-ed, 600 on roll) Head: Mr N Thorne Southsea, PO5 3QW 02392 815118 info@stjohnscollege.co.uk St Margaret’s School and The Nursery School at St Margaret’s (mixed nursery 2-4, co-ed 4-11, 168 on roll) Head: Sister M Joseph Clare Petersfield Road, Midhurst, W Sussex, GU29 9JN 01730 813956 smsadmin@conventofmercy.org www.conventofmercy.org St Nicholas’ School (2+-16, 402 on roll) Head: Mrs AV Whatmough Fleet, GU52 0RF 01252 850121 head@st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk 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 8-16) A small independent school for children experiencing difficulties in mainstream education.

Learning Facilitator: Neil Clark Tower Road, Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6SU. 01428 609083 enquiries@steppingstones.org.uk www.steppingstones.org.uk

The Royal School Mixed nursery (2-4 years) Daycare (0-2 years) and Girls School (4-18 years) Head: Mrs L Taylor-Gooby Farnham Lane, Haslemere, GU27 1HQ 01428 63052 admissions@royal.surrey.sch.uk ßwww.royal-school.org

The Portsmouth Grammar School (3-18, co-ed, 1500 on roll) Head: Mr James Priory Portsmouth, PO1 2LN 02392 360036 headmaster@pgs.org.uk www.pgs.org.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

Treloar College (16-25s with disabilities, co-ed, 180 on roll) Head: Mrs Pat Teague London Road, Holyboume, Alton, Hampshire GU34 4EN 01420 547400 Helen.burton@treloar.org.uk

Treloar School (Mixed, for 7-16s with disabilities, 180 on roll) Head: Mr Harry Dicks Upper Froyle, Alton, GU34 4LA 01420 526400 Helen.burton@treloar.org.uk Twyford School (3-13, co-ed, 300 on roll) Head: Dr D Livingstone Winchester, SO21 1NW 01962 712269 registrar@twyfordschool.com Westbourne House (2+ to 13, co-ed, 420 on roll) Head: Mr BG Law Chichester, PO20 2BH 01243 782739 office@westbournehouse.w-sussex. sch.uk West Hill Park (Mixed, 2+ to 13) Head: Mr EPK Hudson Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire PO14 4BS 01329 840405 admin@westhillpark.com 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

Treloar’s international link

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reloar School near Alton, aims to work with colleagues in Latin America over the next few years to share best practice, and Headteacher Harry Dicks has spoken at an international conference on disability in Monterrey, Mexico, in October 2008.

Harry Dicks joined the school in September 2007, having started his career in mainstream secondary and further education.

For the last 13 years has worked in residential special schools in Devon, Shropshire, Wiltshire and

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now Hampshire. His main aim at Treloar’s is to ensure that the school continues to provide the highest quality of education, care and therapy for young people whose needs cannot be met in local authority schools.

Treloar’s is a non-maintained special school for children aged 7 to 19 with physical disabilities, many of whom have additional learning difficulties. Students come from more than 30 Local Authorities, which are mainly in the South, West and Midlands.

It is the largest non-maintained

school of its kind in the UK, with places for 95 residential students and up to 40 day students.

More than 40 disabilities are represented at Treloar’s – the most common are Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy. The school’s holistic approach enables it to meet the individual needs of every student. OFSTED has praised the quality of Treloar’s education, therapy and care and deemed it to be very good value for money.

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