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Covering: Buriton, East Meon, Froxfield, Hawkley, Liss, Milland, Rake, Rogate, Steep, Sheet, South Harting

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n all-ticket audience were in a celebratory mood at the third Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards, sponsored by Kebbell Homes, in April at the Festival Hall. Having invested time and effort into our event’s production values it was rewarding for us to receive so many plaudits and testimonials from sponsors and attendees.

Petersfield Rugby Club were the big winners, with the panel of independent judges giving them the Personality of the Year Award (Stuart Barden), the Sports Award (Fiona Pocock, the cover story in the last issue), and the Event of the Year (the field gun run team). The full story in words and photos is in the centre of this issue.

The 15 categories attracted a record number of nominations, with the winners chosen according to the quality rather than quantity of entries. Tom Heal, who won the Achiever of the Year Award for his record-breaking row across the Atlantic, scored highly on both quality and quantity.

The audience was also treated to a video interview with Ben Southall, the local hero who has recently finished “the Best Job in the World” and was back in Petersfield at Easter. You can watch the interview on our website and read the story inside the magazine.

Also featured in this issue of the magazine is Nik Ashton, Artistic Director of Petersfield Youth Theatre, one of the entertainments and winners of the Arts and Entertainment Award; and there is plenty of sport, with success on the field for Petersfield Rugby Club, polo at Cowdray Park, and a preview of the Goodwood sporting year.

And the magazine includes all the usual lifestyle, community, charity, business, property, news and features.

Congratulations to the winners, highly commended entries and nominees, and thank you to our sponsors and all those who support Life in Petersfield.

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Contents Welcome

Congratulations and celebrations

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News

New South Down Chair; Save the Children; 4Networking; Association of Petersfield Businesses

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Health

Beach body, by Aimee Plant

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Interiors

Your home style tips

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Promotion

Introducing Petersfield Industrial Estate

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Business News Buriton candlemaker, HB&D

Lighterlife, Syn-Star, Kumon 14 Events

Food Festivities preview

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Adventure

Ben Southall back in town Tom Heal’s tale of his Atlantic row

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Awards

Winners, guests, sponsors and Roll of honour

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Gardening

Hillier Garden Centre profile Pippa Greenwood’s garden makeover West Dean’s summer programme

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Property

Lettings update

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Arts

PYT: profile of Nik Ashton

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Food & Drink Local venues in the news

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Sport

Petersfield rugby, football, cricket, Goodwood 2010, Polo at Cowdray

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Community

Steep Parish offers prizes for photos

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Charity

Petersfield Ups and Downs Rosemary Foundation raffle

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What’s On

Diary of local events in May and June

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Competition

Durleighmarsh Farm goodies Trevor Towner Results

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Directory

Local contacts; Advertising list; Distribution points

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Health: 6

Events: 17

Adventure: 20

Gardening: 30

Sport: 42

Charity: 45

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South Downs new Chair

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outh Downs National Park Authority elected Margaret Paren Chair and Charles Peck as Deputy Chair at its inaugural meeting on 20 April. The two roles come into effect immediately for one year.

Margaret Paren, who lives in Liss Forest, said: “We have heard from people across the South Downs that they want an organization that brings people together and acts as a champion for the South Downs. Over the next year my aim is to establish an Authority that really does add value to this area, that delivers for the South Downs and the people that live and work in it or visit it.”

She has worked in the Ministry of Defence, the Cabinet Office and the National Audit Office.

After taking early retirement Margaret became involved in local community activities and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE). From 2001 she was heavily engaged in the South Downs, both as a campaigner for the National Park and as a member of the South Downs Joint Committee and its predecessor bodies.

Charles Peck practised law in Maine, before marriage brought him to England in 1987.

He was Secretary to the Potato Marketing Board in London before moving to Sussex nearly 20 years ago He has been a member of the South Downs Joint Committee since 2007 and sits on its Planning Committee.

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Margaret Paren Authority is the lead organisation responsible for promoting the Purposes of the National Park, working in partnership with other organisations such as local authorities, parish councils, voluntary and community groups as well as farmers, land managers and volunteers. The Authority has 27 Members appointed from Local Authorities and Parish Councils in the Park, as well as Members appointed following open competition by the Secretary of State.

Up for business in Petersfield

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he Association of Petersfield Businesses (APB) celebrates its fourth anniversary this year, Tracey Richardson writes. An independent group run by volunteers, the APB has more than 40 members from all corners of Petersfield’s business community.

The association provides a voice for businesses, a conduit with the local authorities, and a valuable pool of ideas and experience for members. Areas of professional advice include obtaining road closures and parking, business

rates advice on how to appeal, economic development, the impact and opportunity of the new South Downs National Park, and any other issues of professional importance to its members.

The APB is planning a series breakfast meeting for members – dates and venues will be on the website (see below). With the imminent business rate review, one of the meetings will have an expert to explain the new system and give free tips and advice to attendees.

New deal

Nifty networking

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etersfield marketing agency Navigate has beaten off national competition to win a prestigious contract with Portsmouth Commercial Port.

Navigate will provide marketing and public relations support the Port for the next three years in the UK and worldwide.

Navigate MD Gareth Gmmon, who founded Navigate in 2002, said: “This is a huge vote of confidence in the abilities of the Navigate team to handle a significant and important role for a major UK port.”

Britain’s best connected ferry port, Portsmouth is owned and operated by the City Council. The new contract starts at a busy time for the Port, where a new £16.5m passenger terminal is under constructon and will open in 2011.

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he UK now has more than 200 groups of 4Networking breakfast meetings and over 27,000 members. The Petersfield group meets every other Tuesday at Langrish House for two hours from 8am, and Giles Cleverly of Syn-Star in Petersfield has taken over as leader.

Petersfield 4Networking has up to 25 members who come to meetings from near and far. “It’s a great way to socialise with other like-minded business people and

Membership costs £25 a year and provides: a free website listing with direct link to your company website, with the opportunity to develop a mini site if you have no site at all; a quarterly newsletter; invitations to exclusive events; and the knowledge of knowing that you are behind a powerful single voice for the whole, local business community. Visit the website to apply to join.

APB, Mrs Anne StarmerSmith, 01730 263362, Tracey Richardson, 01730 268295, www. petersfieldtown.co.uk

make useful contacts from all over the country,” says Giles.

By joining 4Networking members can attend any group in the UK, and local groups include Haslemere, Chichester, Fareham, Portsmouth and Winchester.

Meetings are twice a month.

The meetings follow a set format, and visitors can try three sessions at different groups before they are asked to join. A sixmonth mini-passport costs £200 + VAT and allows you to have 96 breakfast meetings, and a year’s membership is £495 +VAT. The breakfasts cost £100 a time.

Petersfield 4 Networking dates: Tuesday 11 and 25 May; 8 and 22 June.

4Networking, 0845 123 444. www.4networking.biz

yd Wiltshire, winner of the 2009 Life in Petersfield Personality of the Year Award, collected his MBE at Windsor Castle in April, celebrated his 60th birthday later in the month.

Syd started work as a Petersfield street cleaner for the former East Hampshire Urban District Council 40 years ago, and is now contracted to the East Hampshire District Council

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sell-out show at the TPS Studio by Save the Children Fund (SCF) and Openbox theatre company has raised more than £1600 for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The money will help to provide safe places for the children of Haiti who are living in camps and shelters.

The effort was supported by many local businesses, volunteers, children and adults. They enjoyed a raffle and performances of Red Riding Hood and Pinocchio

by Carol Tubbs and Kenn MacDonald.

The following blog by Tannia, a worker in Haiti, appeared on the SCF website the day before: “I can’t remember the last time I saw such exuberance. The Save the Children Child Friendly Spaces allow kids a chance to be kids again.”

Mayor’s big night

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he Mayor’s Cabaret in March attracted more than 100 guests, including the Conservative parliamentary candidate Damian Hinds.

Compered by MC Jhon Cosgrove, the event raised £4,000, giving a total of £5,000 in the year for Butser Home-Start, the chosen charity of Petersfield Town Mayor Hilary Ayer.

The evening showcased some talented of young people from Petersfield, including acts from the Petersfield Academy of Dance, a clarinet duet from Bedales, 10 singers from the Petersfield School, and table magician Rob Diamond.

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Life in Petersfield tells you how to become ‘body confident’ so you can strut your stuff in your swimsuit this summer

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he time to get your body ready for the beach is now! So get those cardis off and those bikinis out because that time of year is almost upon us. Here are some simple tips from Positive Lifestyle, at Durleighmarsh near Petersfield. They offer ideas for losing weight, getting fit and feeling great.

Feed your body with the right foods Stay hydrated • Drink water or an isotonic drink before, during and after your workout. This will help replenish the nutrients you have used whilst exercising.

• Cut out fizzy drinks such as Coke and replace it with water.

Balanced diet • Choose high quality complex carbohydrates such as potatoes, whole grains and vegetables, over low quality carbohydrates such as white bread and crisps.

• Munch on fruits and vegetables to get your fill of simple carbohydrates.

• Aim to eat a balance of carbohydrates, protein and good fats with every meal.

• Avoid portion distortion. Manage your serving sizes and eat several small meals throughout the day every two to three hours.

• The leaner the better – go lean when choosing chicken and meat cuts.

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• Invest in supplements which will help replenish the body, such as multi vitamin, cod liver oil.

Eat before exercise • Aim to eat a light meal or snack about one to two hours before and after exercise. A piece of fruit or an energy drink works well.

• Don’t train without any fuel in your body.

If you haven’t eaten all day, steer clear of the gym. Instead, feed your muscles, and wait for an hour or two before your workout.

Create a fitness lifestyle Expect a little bit of discomfort to begin with.

Exercise should not be painful, but if you’ve neglected your body, then don’t expect a free ride. Approach health and fitness with the mindset of making it an integral part of your life, and not just something you start or stop when you feel you need to shed a few pounds.

You’ll enjoy the journey and be able to sustain your new body in the long term.

Workout with friends A workout partner can push you to new heights and keep you motivated.

Mix things up One common complaint about working out is that it gets boring. When you alter your

workout every time you exercise, that concern flies out of the window. You can mix up your workouts by changing machines, varying techniques, intensities, sets, reps, and energy systems.

Use a full range of movement Stimulate your system and maximize muscle tone. Controlled full range of motion lifting will recruit the most muscle fibres, burning more calories whilst also enhancing your flexibility.

Breathe Breathing correctly, especially during resistance exercise, will help avoid nausea and dizziness.

Be in control Controlled movement that uses full range of movement as well as smooth rhythm under pressure produces the best results. The weights should challenge you but still allow you to control the dumbbells at any point, at any time.

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Losing weight is one thing.

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Change the way you think about food and do both.

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muscular strength.

2-6 repetitions = strength, 6-12 repetitions = muscle growth, 12-20 repetitions = muscular endurance.

Stretch Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds, repeat each stretch 2-3 times and increase the stretch slowly to a point of manageable tension.

Go easy on yourself Understand that people come in all shapes and sizes, and everyone improves at a different pace. It’s important to let others inspire you without letting them diminish your achievements. Feel proud of what you’ve accomplished, as any advancement from your starting point is a huge positive.

Improve your image To look good on the beach no matter what size you are, you need to learn how to make the most of your body. Life in Petersfield talked to image consultant Tanya Chainey to discover that no matter what size you are you can look sexy in that swimsuit.

1 Colours are important. Choose ones that work in harmony with your own natural colouring. For instance, if you are of light colouring, go for swimwear with light to medium colours. On the other hand if you have warmth in you hair – such as reds or strawberry blondes – go for warm colours such as reds and browns.

2 Dressing is all about showing off your best assets. If you have a waist, you’re lucky; if not, you need to create one. To add emphasis to certain areas, you want to add detail. Hence for straight frames, wear patterned bikinis with bows or ties at the sides to enhance your curves. For pearshaped figures, keep the bottom simple with no detail on the hips to take the eye away from the widest part of your body.

3 One-pieces are back this year. A low v-neck is great for a good bust or a short neck and to enhance a waist wear a panelled swimsuit or one that gathers at the waist.

4 Make legs look longer with a high leg and beware of shorts that end at the widest part of your leg. To create an illusion of slimmer legs, your clothes need to stop at

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Wear lots of accessories this year – they’ll make you feel less naked and exposed while in your swimsuit.

Paint your nails too, so that you feel you’ve made an effort, bright colours are in – aqua and emerald green and reds and hot pinks.

Nautical is hot this year too but remember this valuable rule – horizontal lines add curves and vertical take away.

Make-up should remain natural. Try a tinted moisturiser with a SPF, and a small bit of cream blusher to add a bit of colour to define cheeks.

Waterproof mascara is also a must.

Positive Lifestyle, 01730 821177 Tanya Chainey, Image Consultant, Petersfield, 01730 261 968

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You can have initial consultation and follow-up appointments at the clinic, while treatment can be arranged for you, if you wish, at Spire Portsmouth Hospital.

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Home hints

Life in Petersfield asks local people about their homes and their favourite features

1. Melody, Petersfield “I would like my whole house demolished and re-done. At the moment it’s almond all the way through and there is lots of clutter.”

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3. Michael Gowing, Barnham “The bedroom is my favourite room, it has electric beds and I can control it from either side. It’s pink – my wife chose the colour but I like it the way it is.”

2. Sue Inglis, Cowplain “My favourite room is my living room.

It’s a pale grey room with carpet from Waterlooville Carpets. We’ve just had a new wood-burner installed so it’s nice and cosy.”

4. Michel Focard, Petersfield “We have a beautiful old period house, the communal room is the kitchen so this is my favourite room. It’s where we can sit down and have cups of tea or open a bottle of wine while we cook.”

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5. David and Jack, Hawkley “I live in a converted hop-kiln. I love the lounge where I have my armchair and television. It’s large and comfortable.”

7. Mrs Schofield, 9. Rosie Glover, Portsmouth Liss Forest “My lounge is full of light as my conservatory “The kitchen is my favourite room, it’s is attached. The best feature are my halfwhere everyone chills and relaxes. The best leather and half-fabric sofas. Pat buys most feature is the kitchen table as it’s always of her interior items from Laura Ashley (only been there. It’s a very traditional room when the sale is on though)” with old pine, white wooden floor and a stable door.

8. Alex Bryant, Hindhead 6. PC Elliot Mowbray, “As a decorator myself, I’d rather move out Chichester than decorate my own house. My bedroom “I have to decorate every year as I have little is where I’m most relaxed and I can enjoy kids. Have to cover up the pen marks. My my surroundings. The best feature in my favourite room is the kitchen – I like cooking house is my umbrella plant in the living and can listen to my digital radio.” room.”

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10.Celia Gilbert, Farnham “Décor is very important to me. I’m in the kitchen most of the time so I guess this is my favourite room.”

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ertersfield’s main commercial and industrial area lies to the west of the railway in an enclave between the railway and the A3 bypass.

Several businesses on the estate want to engage with the town, and invite residents and readers to visit them.

They are long-established and trustworthy, close to the town centre, with easy parking, and offer great products, and superb customer service. These include: Beaver Tool Hire, Petersfield Garage Services, Clusons, and Safety Glazing.

Comments on the estate in the current draft of the Town Design Statement (TDS)* include Design Guidance and Recommendatons for planning in the future.

Family favourite

TDS Design Guidance * Ensure that the scale and impact of new developments take account of the views into the Estate * Enhance landscaping and water features.

TDS Recommendations * Prepare a management plan with suitable signage and facilities for traffic, parking and cycling * Investigate the provision of “starter” industrial units to encourage local small businesses. * The TDS document is in the final draft stages after public consultation. It will be ratified later in the year by the East Hampshire District Council and the Town Council as the ‘planning blueprint’ for Petersfield and the adjacent area. See the latest draft of the TDS at: www.petersfieldtomorrow.co.uk

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etersfield Garage Services (PGS) was previously known as Urquharts, and has occupied the same site serving the local community for over 80 years. Family owned and run, PGS offers a one-stop shop for all motor service needs.

“We offer a personal and knowledgeable service where nothing is too much trouble! (94% of our customers are from recommendation),” says Gemma Bedford. “Many key staff have been with us for in excess of 10 years and we are committed to on-going training and investment in order to constantly improve our services.

“We now offer free collection and delivery for local customers, courtesy cars, and have a courtesy van to support local businesses.”

Their contracts include East Hampshire District Council, Hampshire County Council, Pace Fuelcare, Churchers College, J.D Corries, P & R Workleen Ltd and the Ministry of Defence.

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Waxing lyrical

David Spandly

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aking candles as a hobby for 15 years, David Spandly became aware of the concerns in burning parafin wax and now

tries to promote the buying of candles from a sustainable and environmental source. Having worked from home making

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n active member of the Petersfield community, Giles Cleverly prides himself on the professional and friendly nature of his business, SynStar, which is based on the Square. Clients get to know and trust Giles and his team.

Syn-Star does absolutely everything to do with PCs and Macs, from selling to repairing.

At Syn-Star you can get sound and trusted advice from people who have years of experience.

“We take computers apart,” says Giles. “So we literally know them inside out.”

Syn-star also has outlets in Liphook, Chichester, Northend and Southsea with eight callout technicians.

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Fresh eyes ew to the area, Homes Building & Design (HB&D) says it has an established reputation for creating elegant, modern classic interiors for the private client, prestigious developments, investors and estate agents in the UK and abroad. Becky and Sally’s extensive experience and careful planning mean that they deliver on time, and within budget, following a project from original concepts to completion.

“We consider the client’s lifestyle in every respect as we are able to offer many services under one umbrella” says Becky, who started her interior design experience at Harrods in 1991.

“Every client is different and requires the reassurance that their investment, be it a room design or a complete house, will achieve a stunning end result. All aspects of the job are managed by us, thus alleviating the worries and day-to-day communication with the tradesman for the client.

quality candles in a range of shapes and sizes, he soon grew out of his workshop and moved to bigger premises in Buriton Business Park.

David produces candles and melts from natural soy wax and beeswax, and has decided to use essential oils to scent his candles as another way to persist in the natural production process.

“I think people are becoming more aware of what is in their products,” he says. “I am making as pure a candle as possible.”

David is heading down the aromatherapy route, providing candles for Place of Serenity, the holistic centre in Buriton. He has created a different candle for each of the energy points of the body, identified by different essential oil blends.

Candle Cavern is also the birthplace of the Candle-Wicker, a quirky invention of David’s that is designed to assist in extinguishing candles. The little angled wire wicker pushes the wick into the molten pool of wax and back out so that the wick is primed for the next lighting and the candle does not smoke.

David invites you to visit and browse his items at his workshop in Buriton.

“The team add fresh eyes, skill and knowledge, providing a hassle-free service for your property, from planning to completion with their specialist teams and sub-contractors.”

Based in Buriton, HB&D says it has varied levels of cost effective interior inclusive packages that are “geared to maximise the saleability and ‘rentability’ of properties, whilst retaining a designer look but offering exceptional value and speed of installation.”

Homes Building & Design, 01730 269500 www.hbdlimited.co.uk

ighterlife has opened new premises in Liphook covering Haslemere, Liphook and Petersfield areas.

Charlotte Evans-Brown, the lead counsellor, has run the Lighterlife programme in Farnham for over five years. She and her associate Maria Hatton aim to offer support and empathy for their customers in the Lighterlife weight-loss and long-term weight management programme.

Both Maria and Charlotte have lost weight on the programme and so have a sympathetic understanding of the emotional and rewarding journeys that their clients can go through.

A British company, Lighterlife has helped over 100,000 people nationally lose weight by examining food, lifestyle and emotions.

The small, friendly men- and women-only group-counselling sessions take place weekly, offering two different programmes to suit clients’ weight loss goals.

Lighterlife aims to change clients’

Maria Hatton and Charlotte Evans-Brown attitude towards food.

Meal replacements supply the essential nutrition needed and come in a range of foods, including bars, soups, shakes and porridge. It is not exercise dependent and the effects are said to be thoroughly rewarding.

Lighterlife’s long-term goal is to support its clients well beyond their weight loss to help them master their weight management for life.

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Empty Property Rate Relief on Commercial Premises The Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007 came into force on 19th July 2007 and took effect on 1st April 2008. It removed business rates relief for most unoccupied properties. Prior to April 2008 business rates did not have to be paid on empty properties for 3 months for most commercial properties and 50% of the rate thereafter. Empty industrial property was exempt from liability all the while it remained empty.

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As from 1st April 2008 an empty commercial property will pay full business rates after 3 months and industrial units and warehousing will pay full business rates after 6 months. Charities are now subject to 100% relief as are Community Amateur Sports Clubs, Listed Buildings and buildings of companies in liquidation, receivership or administration.

In the 2008 Pre-Budget Report small business premises with a rateable value up to £15,000 as of 1st April 2009 would pay 50% Business Rates and if empty would be exempt.

We’ll let you be the judge of that.

Some small rural businesses also have a 50% exemption. The Rateable Values for public houses and petrol stations will increase from £10,000 to £12,500. For other premises the increase will be from £7,000 to £8,500. Billing authorities do have discretion to waive rates if the Rateable Value after 1st April 2010 is less than £16,500.

The Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 bring the 2010 budget changes into effect on 1st April 2010. One consequence of the 2010 Regulations is the threshold will reduce to £2,600 for the year beginning after 1st April 2011 unless the current threshold is maintained for a further year in the next budget.

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In the 2009 Pre-Budget Report the rateable value was increased to £18,000 and the empty property relief was extended for a further year. The change in the threshold is as a consequence of the 2010 business rates revaluation. In Greater London the small business rates relief will increase from £21,500 to £25,500.

From general accountancy to business development and specialist tax services we offer the complete package.

We are anything but run of the mill.

Billing Authorities will also allow changes to the structure of a building to make it unmarketable and therefore avoid full business rates. Currently if business premises are not capable of occupation because they are in poor condition and cannot be economically repaired then the premises can be taken out of the rating list.

However, anti-avoidance legislation has been introduced by the Government so that if work is done to an empty property by say removing the roof or if the property is damaged for the purpose of avoiding rates then the Billing Authority will value the building as if the damage or work had not occurred.

Landlords should be careful when considering forfeiture of a lease or dealing with tenants who wish to surrender their leases. If there is no tenant ready and willing to let the premises to then Landlords must consider how much in business rates they will have to pay all the while premises remain empty. Landlords may find themselves either reducing rents or otherwise being more flexible towards defaulting tenants until market conditions improve.

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en years ago on 12 April 2000, Disking opened their Petersfield branch in Dragon Street. They invite you to come and celebrate their 10th birthday with them and meet the new shop manager, Ryan, during the first two weeks of May. Disking sell Netbooks, laptops and desktops with all the necessary keyboards, speakers, mice and printers, ink cartridges and paper to complete your home or small office set up. “At Disking, servicing computers is our speciality,” says Suzanne, retail manager at Disking.

In store throughout May, you will find these Special Birthday Offers: Customers will get 25 per cent off any labour charge for laptop or desktop repairs and upgrades; buy two ink cartridges and get either a free ream of 80gm paper (500 sheets) or a Saitek USB hub; USB cables are half price (usually £5.99) with every printer.

Disking is celebrating its

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birthday in all local branches at Chichester, Farnham, Goldalming, Hindhead and Liphook.

“We offer personal service for which we’re renowned for as a family business,” says Suzanne

“We look forward to seeing you at any of our branches”.

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t the Petersfield Study Centre, Kumon’s unique study programmes can help your child to excel in both maths and English. By building on secure foundations, repeating work as necessary and learning at their own pace, your child can boost their confidence whilst developing strong study skills, helping to achieve their potential at school and beyond.

As well as building speed and accuracy, the maths and English programmes aim to develop concentration and independent learning abilities which will prepare students for the future. Former accountant and mother of two, Jasna Jagotincev, the new Instructor who runs the centre, says, “I’m so excited to have taken over Petersfield study centre – it appears to be going from strength to strength.

The Kumon maths and English programmes have the potential to help so many children in the area, as they complement schoolwork whilst allowing students to develop at their own pace!”

The Petersfield Study Centre is at the Community Centre on Love Lane and is open 3.30 to 5.30 on Mondays and Thursdays.

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county of Hampshire or 10 miles of its borders. So HFM also helps support local farmers and small businesses.

HFM is also accredited by FARMA, the Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Markets Certification body, as meeting its strict standards, bringing additional peace of mind to people seekng to buy the best locally produced food they can.

The 2010 Petersfield Food Festival offers all the ingredients of a sensational celebration of food and cookery

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he finest local producers and chefs will gather at Petersfield Square on 5 and 6 June for the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third food festival. The event is organized jointly between East Hampshire District Council (EHDC), Petersfield Events and Hampshire Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market.

This is an ideal opportunity to get a taste of the varied goods produced in East Hampshire and the surrounding area. It features Hampshire Farmers' Market, the town's Saturday market and individual traders.

Top chefs will give on-stage cookery demonstrations describing the best way to get the most of the ingredients on offer from the stalls and outlets.

A programme of local musicians and a bar, set up in The Square, will keep the weekend convivial for the thousands of visitors.

Philip Haines, of Petersfield Events, expects Petersfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third food festival â&#x20AC;&#x153;to be a real treat for food lovers. Steve Ransom of

Annie Jones and Dwayne Bartram from Perfect Pickles will be among those giving demonstrations. The second Food Awards will be held on the Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stalls are selling very well and there will be record numbers on both Saturday and Sunday - Saturday this year is running all day, and in the evening.

However there are still some stalls available.â&#x20AC;?

Hampshire Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Markets (HFM) The farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market is on the food festival menu for Sunday 6 June. Run by HFM, the monthly farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets in Petersfield are in their 11th year. They allow people to buy locally, and eat food that is fresher, has travelled fewer miles and supports the local economy.

June is a bountiful time for fresh produce: early strawberries, fresh peas, salads and new season vegetables, broad beans and

Steve Ransom from Annie Jones broccoli; and cherries and berries for juices and fruit salads. New season lamb is ready for roasting, with rosemary and garlic.

The food festival will provide an opportunity for shoppers to taste and sample before buying, and speak to the producers who can offer tips on how to prepare and cook their products. Many producers will offer promotional money-off vouchers redeemable at the food festival and available in the local press.

Stallholders must adhere to strict criteria â&#x20AC;&#x201C; food has to be grown, reared, baked, bottled, pickled or otherwise produced within the

Schedule The event will run from 10am10pm on Saturday 5 June and from 10am-4pm on Sunday 6 June.

There are still opportunities available for local companies to benefit from the anticipated footfall by taking up a sponsorship package.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Neil Slatter, EHDC Partnership Funding Manager, 01730 234382. For information on booking stalls and pricing structures contact Sonja Reames at EHDC, 01730 234274.

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Ben and his girlfriend Bre with the Petersfield flag

Ben breezes back Ben Southall breezed into town at Easter, full of the joys of spring to tell Life in Petersfield about the next chapters in his adventures. By Nick Keith

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en Southall seemed joyously unfazed and unchanged by his momentous six months on the global stage in the “Best Job in the World” as caretaker of Hamilton Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. He was enjoying his first trip home since he beat 34,000 other candidates for the six-month post which hit the headlines worldwide

and put Queensland and Hamilton Island in front of an estimated audience of 3 billion people.

“It was great fun,” he enthused when we caught up with him on Easter Monday in The Square in Petersfield. “There was not much down time – often 18 hours a day – but I have always tried to work hard and the adventure suited me.”

He was back home to see friends, and his family in Ropley, before continuing his new role as the global ambassador for the Queensland Tourist Office.

Between now and summer 2011 Ben will travel the world recounting his experiences and talking to people about the environmental issues.

After his Easter holiday he went to Hong Kong, Taiwan and China on his way back to his new home in Brisbane, which he describes as “an outdoor city”, with other destinations such as Dubai on the horizon.

In May he has planned a threeweek holiday in South Africa, for two weddings and an ultramarathon, 52 miles from Durban to Pietermarisburg. He has already taken part in this event in 2008 when Life in Petersfield chronicled his adventures on his 40,000-mile journey round Africa in his bright yellow jeep, Colonel Mustard.

In June and July he will use whatever spare time he has to write a book for Harper Collins on the “Best Job in the World”. Originally the publishers intended to reproduce his blog but Ben wanted

Life in Petersfield speaks to Tom Heal, one half of the youngest team to ever row any ocean. On 4 January 2010 the pair set off from the Canary Islands, destination: Antigua. By Aimee Plant LiP: Tom, what drove you to want to row the Atlantic?

Tom Heal: I don’t know, my dad used to sail so I’ve grown up around boats. I just wanted a challenge.

LiP: What training was required before setting off ?

TH: We should have done more training but there was so much to organize. It took weeks to get the boat ready. We had to raise over £65,000 to take part in the race.

The boat alone cost £24,500!

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the end, we had many sponsors but the main sponsor was Heritage Oil, which is why we named our boat Heritage Explorer. We were raising money for the SBSA (Special Boat Service Association) and after our boat is sold we hope the total money raised for the charity will be much more.

LiP: What was it like leaving land for the first time?

TH: It took two days for the land to fully disappear, after that it was just blue skies and blue seas. We had to get used to dehydrated food as well, but when you’re hungry anything tastes good. All I wanted after a couple of weeks was a

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Tom and Will arriving in Antigua greeted by family

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Atlantic Row

to add more depth, recording both the emotional and physical joys of his journey.

Ben will also work on a sixpart documentary for National Geographic TV. And he will map out an official Royal Geographical Society kayaking expedition along the Great Barrier Reef in summer 2011. He and young people from the UK, the US, Australia and elsewhere will research how global warming is affecting the environment along the 1800-mile route.

“The Great Barrier Reef is made of coral which is the largest living organism in the world, visible from space,” he explained.

“But it will not survive if the ocean temperature rises too much.”

He hopes to ship the Colonel out to Australia so that he can drive her home to the UK in late 2011.

As we parted company in The Square, Ben gave a typical open and engaging grin and set off on the next short leg of his journey – to meet friends for lunch at the Pub with No Name.

bacon sandwich and a cup of tea.

We did make fish jerky by hanging it in the sun for a couple of days.

The first meal we had when we got to Antigua was a fried breakfast; it was amazing.

LiP: What was the hardest part of rowing the Atlantic?

TH: Apart from the physical aspects, it was mentally exhausting as well. We were rowing constantly – taking one-hour shifts while the other slept – but we wouldn’t sleep for more than two hours at a time.

I think the most tedious time was when we were stationary for seven days on the para-anchor due to difficult weather.

LiP: Did you have any contact with anyone on land?

TH: We had a satellite telephone on board to contact the race organizers. We had to use our

VHF radio when we came too close to large ships to make them aware we were there. One time no one answered so I had to row to get out of the way. We missed the vessel by 300 metres. We could smell the fumes and hear the engine. That was the scariest time.

LiP: What was it like when you first set foot on dry land?

TH: We both said that the day we arrived in Antigua was the best day of our lives; it was absolutely amazing. We were out at sea for 80 days and 19 minutes in the end.

Will was the first to see land.

It was about 1am in the morning we arrived and I was asleep. It was weird to see green after seeing blue for so long. It took us a couple of days to walk properly. When we first got off the boat I stumbled backwards, grabbed onto Will and we both fell back into the harbour.

LiP: So what’s your next challenge?

TH: I don’t know, I think I’ll chill out for a bit, then I have to finish my last year at university.

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Glittering prizes Petersfield Rugby Club were the big winners when the 2010 Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards

Personality of the Yeat Stuart Barden with his certificate and Nick Keith (Life Magazines), sponsor Neil Casson (Energy Footprint) and Gareth Gammon (Life Magazines)

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nother sell-out, all-ticket audience gathered at Petersfield Festival Hall on 16 April for the third Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards.

The rugby clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glittering night started when the Sports Award went to Fiona Pocock, the England womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international rugby player, who learned the game at Petersfield RFC . She paid tribute to Nick Todd who was highly commended in the same category.

The field gun run for charity last year by the rugby club mixed age team won in the Event of the Year category. This was selected by the audience who voted on the night from a short list of three. Finally, rugby stalwart Stuart Barden, a

leading light in junior rugby in the town, was chosen by the panel of independent judges as winner of the blue riband event, the Personality of the Year.

There were 15 different award categories, each individually sponsored, while Kebbell Homes, who were represented on the evening by Nick Kebbell, were the overall sponsors.

One of the biggest cheers of the night was for Petersfield Primary School teacher Charlotte Stephenson who was the Teacher of the Year. And there was a warm reception for adventurer Tom Heal, from Nyewood, who has recently broken the world record for the youngest person to row an ocean together with his schoolfriend Will Smith.

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Meon Valley Travel have shown that even in these difficult financial times a friendly helpful approach to customer service pays dividends. Life in Petersfield magazine once again hosted a tremendous evening of Local entertainment and interest which was enjoyed by a very enthusiastic audience.

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The audience were treated to a video interview with Ben Southall, who gained a worldwide reputation when he won “The Best Job in the World” last year for Queensland Tourist Authority as catertaker

of Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef. He recounted some the highlights of his adventures and his plans for the coming year – he is now global ambassador for Queensland. He had kept an eye on the town through the

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Petersfield web cam and said that he missed the fun of the snow.

See the full interview online at: www.lifeintpetersfield.co.uk The four excellent entertainments were provided by the Petersfield Academy of

Gareth with David Parkinson, Leader of East Hampshire District Council

The Picketts & Pursers team

Robert Luckhurst, David Weeks and friends

Maureen Frost (Hampshire Chamber) and Chris Fairlie

Dance, who took part in the UK national dance finals at Sadler’s Wells, London, in 2009; Petersfield composer and ace guitarist Charlie Millar; the Petersfield Youth Theatre; and the Choir Company.

Claire and Marcus Cover

Mary Lewis (Sustainability Centre) with Nick and Gareth

Paul Hawes (2nd left) and friends

Nigel Atkinson (centre), the Vice Lord Lieutenant and his wife Christine L to R: Vaughan Clarke, Jill Clarke and Alice Cairns

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Roll of honour Business of the Year (sponsored by Jacobs & Hunt) Winner: Meon Valley Travel.

Highly Commended: Review; Syn-Star Retailer of the Year (Syn-Star) Winner: Coates Hair Dressers. Highly Commended: One Tree Books; Meon Valley Travel Green Initiative Award (Daltons Solicitors) Winner: Paul Ciniglio (for the Sunpower CO2ttage).

Highly Commended: Sustainability Centre, Terena Plowright Pub/ restaurant / café of the Year (Richard Arnold Opticians) Winner: The Square Brewery. High Commended: Folly Tree Tea Room; Monoloco Not for Profit / Charity of the Year Award (Rowlands) Winner: Char’s Fund.

Highly Commended: Campaign For Rural England (East Hampshire);

National Childbirth Trust (Petersfield and Liss Branch) Event of the Year (Alitex) Winner: Petersfield RFC Field Gun Run. Highly Commended:Railway 150; Petersfield FC Junior 6-asides Best Village / Town Initiative (Swan Street Surgery) Winner: Downland Buriton Farm. Highly commended: Paul Ciniglio; Petersfield Heritage Professional Community Support (Reeves Removals) Winner: Caroline Millar.

Highly Commended: Robert Luckhurst; Paul Martin Teacher of the Year (Biscoes Solictors) Winner: Charlotte Stephenson. Highly Commended: Michael Newman; Peter Sutton Arts and Entertainment Award (Petersfield Photographic) Winner: Petersfield Youth Theatre. Highly Commended: Petersfield

Comedy Club; Petersfield Musical Festival Volunteer of the year Award (Review) Winner: Melanie Robinson.

Highly Commended: Stuart Barden; Stuart Luckhurst Sports Award (Picketts and Pursers) Winner: Fiona Pocock.

Highly Commended: Petersfield RFC Colts; Nick Todd Best New Business Award (Hampshire Chamber of Commerce) Winner: General Wine Company. Highly Commended: Peter Hoole, The Name Young Achiever of the Year Award (Rhona Russell) Winner: Tom Heal. Highly Commended: Will Essai and Jake Topp; Tim Braithwaite Petersfield Personality of the Year (Energy Footprint) Winner: Stuart Barden.

Highly Commended: Paul Ciniglio, Paul Martin.

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James Beagrie and his partner Karen with sponsor James Dodds (of Jacobs & Hunt)

Sponsor Lee Roberts from Syn-Star with Linda Coates and colleagues

Congratulations to PetersÞeld Rugby Football Club on winning the Event of the Year for their remarkable Gun Run.

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All the 2010 Award winners

Gary Boxall and Tim O’Kelly ‘Ant and Dec’

The Life Team

Acknowledgements Many thanks to Cat Jarman, the event manager; Jules Jones and Front of House, for production and backstage management; Martin Shepherdly of Web Epics for filming the event (see the website); Petersfield Round Table for running the bar; Hampshire Wine Shippers for providing the drink; Michel Focard, the

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by Paul Thomas and his wife Carol. The couple started selling Hot Tubs at Hillier four years ago and they pride themselves on their family run business. They believe that buying a hot tub should be as pleasurable as using one.

“We price our Tubs honestly and there are absolutely no hidden extras,” says Paul. He believes that England has the perfect climate for using a hot tub, as there are no extremes of weather. In the winter, the warmth of the water exceeds the cold air and when the temperature is turned down, a hot tub can be a refreshing treat on a hot summers day. Serenity Hot Tubs also sell saunas, spa enclosures and accessories.

Close by is VGC, run by Christian Dupont. Voice Grounds Care started off as two men in a shed and have grown to 13 workers over the two years at Hillier. The VGC Group has many divisions: they strive to maintain gardens, create beautiful landscapes and care for lawns and trees.

New to VGC is Voice Grounds Buildings, which offers a selection of garden buildings and garages.

Services also include restoration and maintenance of timber buildings, replacing roof and felt and wood treatments.

Winchester Garden Machinery is also situated at Hillier, completing the garden community. Adrian Giles, who manages the branch, says “Here, you will always receive

the enthusiasm and professional service that has made WGM one of the most well respected garden machinery dealers in the UK.” There is a fantastic showroom of specialist garden machinery, but the thing you’ll find hard to resist might be the large John Deer rideon lawn mowers, especially if you only have a small garden.

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6 Smells Create a perfumed area close to garden benches, or other seating areas. There are lots of lovely perfumed plants to choose from, such as English or French lavenders.

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There will be guided tours with trained herbalists within the gardens explaining uses of common garden plants and growing demonstrations about how to grow you own herbs successfully.

The Garden Event on 26 and 27 June is a relaxed affair with something for everyone. A variety of specialist plants, shrubs, gardening tools and furniture will be on sale, as well as expert advice from specialist nurseries and

food products to sample and buy.

The Chilli Fiesta is spread over three days this year, on 6, 7 and 8 August, A vast collection of 200+ chillis, grown in restored Victorian Glasshouses, will be displayed in rows in every shape and size ranging from the serene green through to red hot. There will be hot and spicy foods on sale, chilligrowing demonstrations, salsa music and lots of dancing.

West Dean sees red with the Totally Tomato Show on 4 and 5 September, and then goes green the Apple Affair on 2 and 3 October, when visitors can see over 100 varieties of apples grown in the Victorian walled kitchen garden, and sample and buy applebased foods.

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3 bedroom house in Hillbrow, Gibson Gammon

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The market in the UK may suffer a double-dip recession, according to figures released in the spring. What is happening in the Petersfield area? Nick Keith reports

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hile continuing economic difficulties may be temporary, there are also fears that they are part of a longerterm trend. Property prices have struggled, even fallen in some recent months, and any setback in housing sales has an impact on

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lettings. The Halifax has brought brighter news in their recent price index for March 2010 when it reported that house prices had increase by 1.1 per cent – offsetting the 1.6 per cent fall in February.

Martin Ellis, the Halifax housing

economist, said: “This was the eighth rise in the past nine months, taking the average price to 9.1 per cent above the low point reached last April.” He added that the rate of increase in the first quarter of this year had slowed to 0.6 per cent compared with 3.6 per cent between the third and fourth quarters of 2009. “The return of the lowest stamp duty threshold to £125,000 affected housing demand at the end of 2009 and in early 2010. The bad weather in the first two months of this year also had an impact on demand at the start of this year.

“There are signs that an increase in the number of properties available for sale is beginning to reduce the imbalance between supply and demand. This should help to contain the upward pressure on house prices."

Chris Healey at Gibson Gammon has long experience of the local market, and more than 350 properties in his portfolio.

“The market in Petersfield is buoyant but there is not much stock,” he says. With prosperity in the south and the Hindhead tunnel open next year, he reckons that the town’s class and character appeal to people wanting to buy or rent a house, providing a special market.

“Buy to let landlords want to be in the Petersfield area because the returns are reliable (although of course they are always taking a slight risk),” he adds. “The great thing about letting is that it is relatively safe while the property market and interest rates stay flat.

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One of the Gibson Gammon rental properties available is a three-bedroom house in a “quiet residential lane” in Hillbrow. It has a “spacious L-shped openplan lounge/dining room”, a fitted kitchen and a partially maintained garden, it is on the market for £1100 per calendar month (pcm).

However, Chesterton Humberts in Petersfield is gearing up its lettings effort. Lucy Dawe has run the firm’s lettings department since last autumn.

“While stock levels are low, there is huge demand,” she says. “When properties to let come up they let very quickly, so the lettings market has not be quiet for us.”

Summer is traditionally a busy time, she adds, when people are looking to relocate because of schools, and Petersfield is in huge demand because “it is a fantastic place to live”. Chesterton Humbert has recently been marketing an upmarket house in central Petersfield for £2,000 per calendar month.

The Country House Company covers a wide 60mile area including Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, and Dorset. The firm specializes

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in “nice country houses of all descriptions.”

Its website displays a good range of property, and founder Sue Crossley says: “Stock is hard to achieve, but we have a good reputation and a strong portfolio”.

She is not convinced that after the election the property market will necessarily change for the better. “We are getting a lot of renewals [of rental properties] at the moment,” she adds. “People are sitting still waiting for the market to improve with more houses on view.”

The Keats group believe it inevitable to them that in early 2010 ‘buy-to-let’ investors have taken the opportunity to sell their property in a market that favoured sellers because of such limited supply. This has led to a shortage of rental properties.

The firm says that smaller 2 and 3 bedroom properties are in demand locally. “Newbuild homes are also popular as they offer a low maintenance investment to the Landlord and provide a modern living experience to the Tenant,” said Charles Horner.

Keats is confident of “a good market response” to a new five

bedroom house in East Meon with views over open fields and five minutes walk from the village centre. Charles Horner added: “We are being asked more frequently to provide bespoke advice to both current and potential landlords. With the growing number of requests to provide investment advice, coupled with our long professional experience in this specialised marketplace, we are quietly confident there are positive signs appearing to indicate an increase in volume of lettings and property management transactions.”

If you looking to rent or buy, and seek a “discreet” property, Corniche Estates operate in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire – concentrating on houses in the £800,000 to £5 million bracket.

They too report a shortage of supply but plenty of demand.

Andy Coe, the firm’s marketing manager, puts that down to the General Election and to the difficulty of getting a mortgage.

“We have experienced a surge before and after Christmas,” he says. “Then there was a halt in the bad January weather, and things have started to improve in March since the sun has come out”.

Corniche has recently let a house in Rake and has available the fivebedroom home Toby’s Cottage in Petersfield.

The biggest issue for David Neilan & Co, as for all other letting agents, is supply. “The lettings market is extremely buoyant,” says David Neilan, “as it tends to be this time of the year.

“With the upturn in sales transactions many 'accidental landlords' are now deciding to sell rather than continue with their enforced lets of the last couple of years, hence reducing the number of properties available. Yields are holding firm and in some places increasing. The busiest sector of the market tends to be the lower end - one and two bedroom flats and houses.”

Contact Chesterton Humberts, 01730 245901 Corniche Estates, 01428 741646 Country House Company, 02392 632275 David Neilan, 01730 233333 Gibson Gammon, 01730 262628 Keats, 01730 266660

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Creative

energy Petersfield Youth Theatre goes from strength to strength as it enters its 20th year in 2010. Artistic Director Nik Ashton explains why

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nother successful Easter holiday activity attracted over 200 young people to Petersfield Youth Theatre’s ‘Treading the Boards’ challenge at Bedales in April. PYT Artistic Director Nik Ashton was supported as usual by a group of theatre professionals and the strong band of PYT volunteers.

This annual activity is open to the 350 members of PYT and to non-members, and they enjoy four days of paid-for good fun and hard work to deliver a collection of musical show songs in two end-of-week performances.

Nik Ashton, who is 33, found his own stage feet performing in local theatre productions before he was a teenager. PYT was formed in 1990 by a group of parents to fulfil the perceived theatrical needs of young people after one highly successful musical. PYT aims to “advance the education in music and theatrical arts amongst children and young people…”

Their perceptions have proved to be right. Now PYT has 350 members, from 5 to 25, starting with First Steps workshops from 5 to 7, who come for workshops and

Arts show

productions from as far afield as Chichester and Winchester.

The key thing is to maintain the interest and motivation of the young performers, Nik Ashton says. “Young people show huge energy and often a great sense of comic timing. To get good work out of them you need to excite and energize them. A bit of anarchy is required to find the creativity.”

Nik Ashton enjoys the journeys that people take. “It doesn’t matter so much where you get to, but it matters where you have been on the journey, ” he says.

His own journey has taken him from performing on stage in the first three productions of PYT to directing. Having worked for the National Theatre, Welsh National Opera and Opera North, he is now Artistic Director of the Castle Theatre, Wellingborough.

The theatre, which is owned by the borough council and supported by the Arts Council, seats 500 people for over 400 performances a year.

This summer Nik is off to Barcelona Opera to direct Falstaff.

This exciting assignment came

Nik Ashton aims to get creativity from anarchy out of his work with the Welsh National Opera.

He attributes the success of PYT to the talent of the members and the hard work behind the scenes of the volunteers, who are organized into groups to manage productions. “The volunteers and the kids feed off each other’s energy,” he adds.

After another open workshop in the summer holidays, PYT will prepare for its autumn productions in September which this year are Crazy for you, which Nik Ashton describes as a “frothy Gerswhin song-and-dance musical”. and Pirates of Penzance, a special version for younger performers. Both shows take place

at Petersfield’s Festival Hall.

For Nik Ashton, the theatre provides a “training ground” where young people can develop their confidence, goals, drive and teamwork. It is important that at PYT they are supported by “paid teaching practitioners” and the highly organized band of volunteers. “Now we are all looking forward to our 21st in 2011,” he says. “That should be a big event.”

Petersfield Youth Theatre, www.petersfieldyouththeatre.org Nick Keith

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ampshire Artists’ Cooperative is a group of 18 professional artists and craftpeople all living and working in Hampshire. Their Spring Show, with guest artists painter Kate Rosie and weaver Hilary Charlesworth, opened in April at the Selborne Gallery, The Plestor, Selborne and continues until Wednesday 16 June.

The new collection includes exciting, new original work from our professional artists and craftspeople and feature sculpture, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, paintings, drawing, glass and artists’ prints. The gallery is open from 11am to 5 pm every day except Monday.

Selborne Gallery, 01420 511347

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food & drink

Excellent

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Local cuisine is “really cooking”. Don’t just take our word for it – just look at the top eating out guides

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ooking in depth at some famous guide books confirms what a rich resource there is for eating out we have in and around Petersfield. We have trawled the 2010 Michelin (French) and the AA Restaurant Guide (English).

Both enthuse about JSW. The AA writes that “sound classical techniques underpin the use of top quality produce. The Michelin, which has awarded JSW a coveted star, sums up: “Contemporary cooking: flavourful, wellsourced and confident”. Michelin also likes Langrish House (“modish cuisine, proudly served”) which also gets two rosettes from the AA for its “modern menu with international influences”.

Another Petersfield restaurant to find favour with the AA is Annie Jones. “Many towns the size of Petersfield would kill for a restaurant like Annie Jones – Hands-on owners, vibrant atmosphere, brimming with character and serving bold and confident food”.

A little further afield, Michelin picks out the Thomas Lord in West Meon for its “constantly evolving menus and a passion

Keeping up with the Joneses: Steve Ransom from Annie Jones, and Kate Jones from the Greatham Inn for local produce” with cooking which is “robust, generous and British with a hint of Mediterranean”. Both guides home in on the Bakers Arms in Droxford, further south on the A32. “The cooking is simple and unfussy” (Michelin, which gives it a Bib Gourmand for good food at moderate prices); “accessible and generous cooking that keeps things local” (AA).

Heading east, Michelin has good words to say about The Keepers Arms at Trotton (“good value, flavoursome”); the Three Horseshoes at Elsted (“wholesome, hearty cooking”); and the Nava Thai at the Hamilton Arms, at Stedham (“fragrant”).

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menu” and charming service”.

The Lickfold Inn, owned by Chris Evans, is “ambitious”; and the Halfway Bridge Inn, has “hearty” British cooking, “pub classics” and “proper puddings”.

The Greatham Inn has enjoyed a remarkable rejuvenation. Originally it was called the Queens and in the nineties there was a second pub in the village. the Silver Birch. But when both pubs were threatened with closure only one could survive. The Silver Birch was closed and is now a housing development while the Queens was rebranded as the Greatham Inn. Kate Jones took over the licence at the end of last year. “I was working there part-time as a bar maid after 20 years as a statistician for a transport planning authority in Woking,” she said. “ I needed a change of career, the chance to run the pub came along, and I took it. The whole experience has been brilliant and I love it.”

The inn itself has experienced a remarkable transformation of fortunes which has seen it listed in the Good Beer Guide 2010 – along with the Hawkley Inn, the

Selborne Arms and the Thomas Lord. The pub has retained its traditional elements with beams, open fires, good beer, fine food and great service.

During the week the Greatham serves traditional pub food, with a ‘specials’ board at weekends, when the inn prides itself on its fish.

From 13 May the inn is running an open-ended photo exhibition by local artist Tricia Porter. Later in 2010 Kate hopes to introduce live music evenings.

Contact Annie Jones, 01730 262728 Bakers Arms, 01489 877533 Duke of Cumberland, 01428 652280 Greatham Inn, 01420 538016 Halfway Bridge Inn, 01798 861281 Hamilton Arms, 01730 812555 JSW, 01730 262030 Keepers Arms, 01730 813724 Langrish House, 01730 266941 Lickfold Inn, 01798 861285 Thomas Lord, 01730 829244 Three Horseshoes, 01730 825746

Dead Palate Society Hampshire Wine Shippers have launched a new wine venture

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avid Haworth, who runs Hampshire Wine Shippers (HWS), has found at tastings that people tell him their palate is dead or needs educating. This was the inspiration for his Dead Palate Society, which aims to unravel the language of wine and help to educate the palate.

“There are so many wines you can taste,” David explains, “but how do you go about educating your palate and understanding more about how a wine is made, its structure, nose, mouth, and the many other ways to describe wine?”

For £216 pounds per year (or a £20 per month Direct Debit) members will receive a complete starting pack on how to taste wine and two official winetasting glasses.

Each month members will receive two bottles of wine, with full information about them and their tasting notes, costing

David Haworth (left) nd Will Keith, from Hampshire Wine Shippers between £5 and £15 a bottle, with the occasional ‘jewel’ (£20). They will get a 10 per cent discount on orders. There will also be wine tastings and paid-for dinners.

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sport

Rich rewards for rugby Peterfield RFC clinched promotion back to the London Leagues after a thrilling 19-15 win over Old Whitgiftians on 17 April. Then Petersfield Colts won the Hampshire County Championship the following day

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or the Senior XV, Andy Barnes was the hero, scoring all the Petersfield points in the play-off at Penns Place between the runners-up in the Hampshire League and the Surrey League.

So Petersfield make a quick return to the London League after relegation in 2009. They had to come from behind in a tense and error-strewn game, recovering from 3-10, 6-13, and 12-15 to win with a late try converted between

the posts by Barnes.

Afterwards Scott Heffield, the acting head coach, paid tribute to the kicking of Barnes, and to the vital work done by flanker Gareth Nicholls and scrum half James Martin in repelling Whitgiftians.

He also pointed to a couple of excellent runs by winger George Saunders that got Petersfield into attacking situations.

“That was a good team performance from us, because

they were stronger, physically and technically, with more structure to their game,” he said. “But we stuck at it, living off scraps and our defence was superb. We never gave up and when the chances came, we took them.

This victory came in the middle of a great weekend for the rugby club, who won three prizes in

the Life in Petersfield Business and Community Awards on Friday 16 April (see pages 21 to 28), and the colts county championship success at Havant on the Sunday.

Full reports of Petersfield Senior XV and Colts’ triumphs at: www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

Goodwood ready for off

Cricket force

he Goodwood Estate is on its toes for the summer season on a great variety of fronts.

Whether you enjoy horse racing, motor cars, fashion, flying, golf, good food, luxury hotels or stately homes, you will find everything you need at Goodwood.

The horse racing season has been under starters orders for the May Bank Holiday Saturday with the first of 23 meetings, most of them with seven races on the card. There are also five evening meetings – four on Fridays in June and two more in August.

The evening of 11 June features Goodwood’s first ladies evening – or ‘Frankie (Dettori), Fillies and Frocks Night’, as it has been dubbed. The Goodwood Festival is from 27 to 31 July, and the final meeting is on Sunday 10 October.

Motor racing fans have already enjoyed the Breakfast Clubs on the first Sunday of the month. In June there are two dates: Supercar Sunday on 6 June and Soft Top Sunday on 26 June. The Festival of Speed (FOS) on 2 to 4 July has an Italian theme (Viva Veloce) as featured in the last issue of Life in Petersfield, and has Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jensen Button in action.

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he family-orientated Petersfield Cricket Club is thriving, and always welcomes players and volunteers.

The club welcomes players of all ages, sex and ability and more senior and colts players. There are three senior league teams; a Sunday team; and a strong colts set-up with U7, U9, U11 girls and boys, U13, U15, U17 & U19 teams. This season has seen the addition of an U11 girls’ team.

Four years ago the English Cricket Board and NatWest Bank set up a volunteering initiative to help clubs. Petersfield Cricket Club once again signed up to the initiative, Cricket Force 2010.

The aim is to encourage cricket clubs to improve their clubhouses and grounds. It also encourages cricket supporters, their friends and families, and businesses, to

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50s vintage the chance of an exclusive motor show preview day. The latest new car models will be on display, can be experienced first-hand and will undertake of runs on a special evaluation route .

For flying enthusiasts there is the added bonus at the July FOS of an Aviation Show with a free exhibition of fixed wing and rotary aircraft.

The Revival Meeting takes place from 17 to 19 September.

Vintage at Goodwood from 13 to 15 August is new, celebrating five decades of British fashion, from the fifies to the nineties.

The summer exhibition at Goodwood House from 7 June to 27 September tells the story of the magnificent house parties which it has held over the years.

Goodwood House. www.goodwood.com

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give something back to their local community.

The club needs volunteers to help with a variety of tasks – umpiring, scoring, general volunteering, and extra players.

Its ethos is about involving the community and using “in kind” contributions.

In April 38 volunteers worked for two days to prepare the facilities – helping to maintain the two pavilions, the pitches and training areas, erecting nets, cutting and rolling the outfields and wickets, clearing brushwood and weeds, and painting sight screens.

The volunteers were rewarded with official NatWest Cricket Force ‘T’ shirts and tickets to a Pro40 Hampshire cricket fixture. www.petersfieldcc. sporthampshire.org

Footballers fall flat

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etersfield Town FC fell out of the race for promotion from the First Division of the Wessex League after challenging for much of the season. A run of poor results in March and April put paid to their chances. They lost to Hamble, Ringwood, Fawley, Horndean (in the Easter derby) and bottom-of-the-table Aldermaston (a club which had conceded over 150 goals and had lost 1-9 at Petersfield in February).

Season’s review at: www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk Issue 22 May/June 2010

sport

Cowdray centenary

Cowdray Polo season

England take on South Africa in May as part of Cowdray’s action-packed centenary year

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owdray welcomes visitors to bring a picnic and enjoy fun for all the family featuring the high octane sport of polo in a lovely location.

On 22 May, England meet South Africa for the St. Regis International Cup at Cowdray, hoping to repeat their polo victories over the South Africans in 2005 and 2006. But the visitors have some serious young talent in their ranks and will be all out for revenge.

Women's polo is a fastgrowing sport, and the

final of the British Ladies Open Tournament takes place at noon, before the Test. Cowdray will have a children’s mini-funfair, food outlets, bars, and trade stands offering a range of fashion and country goods.

Visitors need to arrive early on Saturday 22 May to claim their position in the public picnic areas.

Entrance costs £10 per adult (under 12s free) from the ticket line on 01730 814110. Several arena-side picnic sites, each with room for eight people and two cars, are available at £150

From 24 April to 19 September (approx 450 matches).

Highlights: 22 May, England v South Africa 20 June, Midhurst Town Cup (Cowdray members £95).

• The Cowdray centenary is celebrated on 26 June with a ball and fireworks display set against the backdrop of the Ruins.

• The final of the British Open Championship for the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup is on 18 July in front of some 15,000

spectators.

• The Midhurst Town Cup on Sunday 20 June is another great day out, featuring Canine Partners, a locally based national charity which provides assistance dogs for a variety of needs of disabled people. www.cowdraypolo.co.uk

23 June, Start of Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup for the British Open Polo Championship 10-11 July, QF Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup 15 July, SF Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup 18 July, Final Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup L

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community

Steep offers cash prizes Take a photograph of Steep and win £100 as part of the village’s preparation of its Parish Plan

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teep has embarked on preparing a parish plan, which will eventually will become a design ‘blueprint’ for the village, after it has been through a series of public consultation processes and been ratified by the East Hampshire District Council.

Steep Parish Plan Steering Group, in association with Life in Petersfield are seeking entries in the Steep Parish Photo Competition to be held in Summer 2010. There will be a first prize of £100 and the runners-up will each receive tokens of £10.

The best entries will be used to illustrate an exhibition about Steep and to provide material for a poster and a Steep Calendar 2011, to support local charities.

Competition Rules 1. The subject for the Steep Parish Photo Competition is any aspect of life in the Parish of Steep. It can include landscape, natural

environment, buildings, people, events, materials provided the photo relates to the Parish of Steep, Hampshire.

2. The purpose of the competition is to celebrate the beauty of the Parish and the richness of its life and community. It will enable the building up of a series of images of Steep for reference and publicity as part of the Parish Plan process and as a photographic history of the Parish.

3. Entry to the competition is free and anyone can enter. An eligible entrant must be an individual and agree to abide by the terms and conditions.

Professional photographers are able to enter.

4. Entrants can submit up to four photos, it must be their own work. The photograph must be submitted to nick.keith@ lifemags.co.uk and must be either a digital photograph or a high quality scan.

5. Images may be digitally enhanced to remove spots or scratches, but not manipulated.

Entrants can enhance the picture to make it brighter, clearer etc. but not manipulate the content. The judges reserve the right to to exclude any image they may believe have been excessively treated so as to alter its authenticity.

6. Each entry should have the following information submitted with it - name, address, telephone number, email, together with where and when

the photo was taken.

7. Entries should be submitted to Nick Keith, Editor and Publisher, Life in Petersfield nick.keith@lifemags.co.uk by Friday 24 September 2010 8. All entries will be judged by a panel of judges and the winner and runners-up will be selected on the basis of those that best illustrate the themes of the competition Steep Parish Plan Steering Group, Tony Struthers, Chairman, tonystruthers@mac.com L

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charity

Get on yer bike!

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he fifth year of the Petersfield Ups and Downs Charity Bike Ride (PUAD) takes place on Sunday 11 July. Charities and businesses across Petersfield have already entered teams and around 500 riders are expected this year.

The event is organized and run by the Petersfield Round Table (PRT), who promise “an amazing and idyllic way to raise money for the cause of your choice”.

Three courses start and finish at the Petersfield Square. The courses will be 30 miles, 20 miles and a significantly improved family route of five miles.

After feedback from riders, PRT has extended the ride to include a few more miles, also avoiding a tight hairpin bend.

Last year Petersfield Town Football Club raised over £2,000 from their team of 40 riders, and PUAD say this is an ideal way for a charity or organisation to raise funds. “We do all the work of organizing the event, so just enter a team, get some sponsorship and have a great day cycling in the beautiful countryside.

“We have already had interest from Petersfield Cricket Club,

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Rugby and Football clubs as well as a team from the ATC. Our first official team entry is from Agincourt Contractors who are also this year’s main sponsor and we pass on our thanks to them for their help.

“We are always looking for help on the day and there is still plenty of opportunity for local businesses to sponsor elements of the ride or to donate prizes for the prize draw and give something back to the local community as well as raising their own profile in town.

Rider application forms and other information is on the PUAD website: www.puad.co.uk.

PUAD hotline: 01730 233324.

he big draw for a fundraising raffle on behalf of the Rosemary Foundation takes place at noon outside Lloyds Bank on Saturday 15 May, with a host of great prizes.

The winner will receive an original oil painting (pictured right) – “Petersfield Square” by Louise Braithwaite, a successful artist based in Steep. Grayshott Spa has donated a second prize of a two-day break for two.

Other prizes include a sports massage, reflexology, and private yoga lessons. Picketts & Pursers are also major sponsors.

Jane Hall explains how she came to run the raffle: “Last summer my mother came to live with me and my young family. We became her “hospice at home” and were only able to do so because we had the resources of the utterly brilliant and dedicated team from The Rosemary Foundation.

“My mother died at home with us – peacefully, with dignity and free of pain. It was a privilege

to have been part of such an experience.

“Louise lives locally and her paintings are sought-after and highly collectible,” Jane adds.

The Rosemary Foundation, a small charity, unique to Petersfield and the surrounding area, provides end of life, palliative nursing care at the patient’s home. Their dedicated professional and experienced nurses and carers are available 24 hours a day at no cost to the patient or their family, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Tickets for the raffle are on sale for £2.50 each, from Jane Hall, 01730 233365.

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what’s on

What’s on MAY Now – Wednesday 16 June Hampshire Artists Co-operative: Spring Show Venue: Selborne Gallery Time: 11am – 5pm Contact: 01420 511347 Saturday 1 May Tots Disco Venue: Studio at TPS Time: 10 – 12 noon Price: £2 Contact: 01730 234641 Monday 3 May Comedy Club Venue: The Folly Wine & Ale House Time: 7.30pm Price: £5, £6 on the door Contact: Chaz 07766 692322 Friday 7 May Petersfield Literary Society: H.G. Wells at Uppark, Mr D.Mattingley Venue: Winton House Time: 7.30pm Friday 7th May The Famous Zig Zag Band playing at The Queens Inn in Selborne Venue: The Queens Inn, Selborne Time: 8.00pm

Contact: 01420 511454 Friday 7 May First Friday: Nigel Atkinson, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire Venue: Folly Upstairs Time: 12.15pm Price: £15 Web: www.firstfriday.org Tuesday 11 May Mary Chapelle (soprano) Lunchtime Concert Venue: St Peters Church Time: 1pm Contact: 01730 263254 Wednesday 12 May Taste of Spring: Langrish House head chef Venue: Langrish House Time: 11am Price: £45pp (including champagne and coffee) Contact: 01730 266941 Wednesday 12 May Petersfield Theatre Group present The Merry Widow Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall Time: 7.00pm Contact: 01730 893328

Wednesday 12 May Petersfield Photographic Society Venue: Petersfield Community Centre Contact: 01730 891026

Venue: The Studio@TPS Time: 7.30pm Price: £8, £7 concessions Contact: 01730 234641

Thursday 13 May – Saturday 5 June Yes Prime Minister Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre Time: 7.30pm, Saturdays 2pm and 7.30pm Price: £13 - £34 Contact: 01243 718312

Thursday 20 May Persepolis (12A) Venue: The Studio@TPS Time: 7pm Price: £3, £4 on the door Contact: 01730 234641

Saturday 15 May Makers’ Market Venue: St Peter’s Hall, Petersfield Time: 2-5pm Friday 14 May Exclusive wine tasting eveing Venue: Langrish House Price: £45 Contact: 01730 266941 Sunday 16 May Watercress Festival Venue: Alresford Time: 10am - 4pm Web: www.watercressfestival.org Wednesday 19 May The Watermill Theatre Company: Gulliver’s Travels

Wednesday 26 May The Petersfield School: Showcase Venue: St Peter’s Church Time: 7.30pm Contact: 01730 263254 29 May – 26 June Love Story Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre Time: 7.45pm, Saturday’s 2.15pm and 7.45pm Price: £27.50 Contact: 01243 718312 Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 May Real Ale Beer Festival Venue: The Queens Inn, Selborne Time: All day & evening Contact: 01420 511454

JUNE Friday 4 June Petersfield Literary Society: Art in Fiction, readings by members Venue: Winton House Time: 7.30pm Saturday 5 June Petersfield RFC Summer Masked Ball Venue: The Petersfield Rugby Club Time: 7.30pm Price: £45 - £50 Contact: petercaines@btinternet.com Saturday 5 June Richard Saxel – Piano Recital Venue: St Peter’s Church Time: 7.30pm

Contact: 01730 263254 Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 June Petersfield Food Festival Venue: Petersfield Square Time: Saturday 10am – 10pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm Web: www.petersfieldevents.co.uk Saturday 5– Sunday 6 June War on the Line Venue: The Watercress Line Price: Adult £15, Child £8, Family £38 Web: www.watercressonline.org Tuesday 8 June TPS Awards evening with gala

screening: The Nigels Venue: The Studio@TPS Time: 7pm Price: £3, £2 concessions

12.43pm, returns Alton Station 3.46pm Prices: See website Web: www.watercressonline.org

Tuesday’s 8 and 22 June Lunchtime Organ Recitals: Mark Dancer Venue: St Peter’s Church Time: 1pm Contact: 01730263254

21 June – 28 August 42nd Street Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre Time: 7.30pm, Saturday 2pm and 7.30pm Price: £13 - £37 Contact: 01243 718 312

Friday 11 June Morris Dancing & BBQ Venue: The Queens Inn, Selborne Time: 7pm Price: £4.95 Contact: 01420 511454 Sunday 20 June Langrish Village Fete Venue: Langrish House Time: 2pm – 5pm Contact: 01730 266941 Sunday 20 June Children’s Theatre in the Garden, Robin Hood Venue: Ramster Garden, Chiddingfold Price: £11.00, family tickets £40.00 Contact: rosie@ramsterevents.com Sunday 20 June Father’s Day Venue: The Watercress Line Time: Departs from Arlesford Station

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Thursday 24 June Petersfield Twinning Association: Walk to Buriton, followed by a meal Time: 6.30PM Contact: 01730 302862 Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th June Empshott Flower Festival Fundraiser Venue: Holy Rood Church, Empshott Price: £2.50 Time: 11am - 5pm Contact: Carol Ashby 01420 538386, Rosemary Lanning 01730 827146

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competition

COMPETITION

HIDDEN treasures

CLOSING DATE 4 June 2010

On the Hampshire/Sussex border lies the friendly family-run community of Durleighmarsh Farm

Win Country living prizes

Winner takes all in the Durleighmarsh Farm retailers’ rich package of prizes …

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Luxurious cushion from Peacock Interiors Food and drink hamper from Durleighmarsh Farm Shop A voucher from AnnaRkai Designs Gabriella Shaw tray, wonderful cockerel placemats and a bone china jug

For your chance to win this generous gift answer these three questions:

1. How long have Anne and Kai been at Durleighmarsh Farm?

2. What is the name of Louise Henslow’s interior design partner?

3. What is Gabriella Shaw’s signature design?

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long the A272, between Petersfield and Midhurst, signs announce ‘Fresh Asparagus’, ‘Ripe Plums’ or ‘Pick Your Own Strawberries’.

They lure you in to inspect the tempting, locally produced foods on sale at the Durleighmarsh Farm Shop. Seasonal fruit and vegetables, locally made Meadow Cottage ice-cream, home-made pies and cakes are only a few of the delicious treats you will find.

While you are there you will find AnnaRkai Designs.

Anne Rayner and Caroline (Kai) Henslow are a mother and daughter partnership. Anne and Kai have been designing bespoke wedding and special occasion wear for 20 years – the last 13 at the Farm where they offer a unique and friendly service.

Kai trained at Salisbury Art College and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Anne at Guildford and Kingston Schools of Art. In their beautiful showroom you will find an extensive array of gorgeous hats to hire or buy which complement their off-the-peg range of clothes. If you have a special event coming and want something different pay them a visit.

Gabriella Shaw was the first business to start up at the Farm 18 years ago. She took over the old dairy and turned it into a workshop

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Send you entries to: Country Living Competition Life Magazines Ltd, 22 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JL Or email: info@lifemags.co.uk and showroom of beautifully designed ceramics. She moved her business and paint-your-own pottery studio to Petersfield and has now returned to Durleighmarsh in a new log cabin full of amazing pottery.

Gabriella began experimenting with pottery after an acting career and her business quickly out grew her home. Her signature design is the Cockerel, which is based on the bird that would jump in and out of her studio at Durleighmarsh.

As one of the original founding businesses at Durleighmarsh, Louise Henslow has built up an impressive reputation as Peacock Interiors.

She specialises in Soft Furnishings, Curtains, Blinds, Headboards and Cushions. Her understanding, expertise and friendly approach ensures that Louise has loyal clients coming back to her year after year.

Her extensive furnishing showroom in The Old Forge carries a large collection of Quality Brands from Colefax & Fowler, Osborne &

Terms & Conditions Entries must be received by Friday 4 June. One entry per person. The winner will be announced by a draw of all the correct entries in the July-August issue of Life in Petersfield. The judges’ decision is final. No cash alternative is available. By entering the competitin you accept that your data can be passed on to the sponsors at Durleighmarsh Farm. Employees of Life Magazines and associates of the sponsoring companies are not allowed to submit entries.

Little, Zoffany, Manuel Canovas, Andrew Martin and many more.

Recently Louise has been joined by the Interior Designer Susie McLaren, previously Head of textiles at Liberty the London Department store; Susie has recently completed a project on the Caribbean island of St Kitts and has current projects closer to home.

AnnaRkai Designs 01730 821765 Gabriella Shaw 01730 821101 Peacock Interiors 01730 821273 Durleighmarsh Farm Shop 01730 821626 L

COMPETITION WINNER Congratulations to Mrs Munro from Headley, who has won the beautiful filigree egg pendant from Trevor Towner.

“It’s beautiful,” says Mrs Munro. “It’s such a generous gift, thank you!”

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directory

Local Contacts Emergency Services Fire Hampshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters 023 8062 4000

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

Health

Council Numbers

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

East Hampshire District Council 01730 266551 Petersfield Town Council 01730 264182

Police Hampshire Police general enquiry number 0845 045 4545

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

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

Advertisers in this issue Advert Page Alitex 24 Alpha Graphics 39 Ampella 34 AnnaRkai Designs 47 Archway Vets 37 Arthur Bonnet 11 Beaver Tool Hire 12 Bluebird Care 1 Chocolate Frog Furniture OBC Church of the Holy Rood 45 Churchers College IBC Clusons 13 Coates 18 Cowdray Farm Shop 41 Cowdray Polo Club 17 Daltons 28 Ditcham Park School 44 Doughty Contracting Limited 33 Durleighmarsh Farm Shop 40 & 47 Dusk Til Dawn 7 Elstead Lighting 37 Energy Footprint 22 Executive Windows 29 FINE Estate Agents IFC Gabriella Shaw Ceramics 47 Greenbanks Homecare 16 Haart Estate Agents 35 Helen McAra Garden Design 33 Homes Building & Design 36 IML Concerts 16 Jacobs and Hunt 21 John Jenkins 5 Kebbell Homes 23 Kumon 45 Advert Page

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Lasham Gliding 32 Lighter Life 7 Macdonald Oates 15 MacKarness & Lunt 36 Meon Dental 5 Meon Thrapy 44 Michael Miller Funeral Services 46 Navigate 45 Normington’s 19 O.R.Y.X 19 PAAC IT Limited 39 Peacock Interiors 47 Peter Hoole 15 Petersfield Garage Services 13 Petersfield Photographic 24 Picketts & Pursers 26 & 37 RAK Ceramics 9 Review 19 Richard C Arnold 3 & 26 Safety Glazing Ltd 13 Serenity Hot Tubs 31 Simply Store 25 Spire Portsmouth Hospital 8 St Edmund’s School 39 Steep Oil Tanks 33 Sue Johnson Interiors 10 The General Wine Company 28 The Hearing Company 43 The Queens Inn 40 The Square Brewery 27 TM Clothing 42 & 43 Trevor Towner 7 Voice Ground Care 31 Wainwright Garden Design 32 Winchester Garden Machinery 30

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

Leisure Local walks info www.hants.gov.uk/walking; www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ Petersfield Bowling Club 01730 264161 Petersfield Bridge Club 01730 263396 Petersfield & District Philatelic Society 01730 264518 Petersfield Library 01730 263451 Petersfield Museum 01730 262601 Petersfield Rugby Football Club 01730 269744/ 01730 265072 Petersfield Swimming Pool 01730 265143 Petersfield Town Football Club 01730 233416 Petersfield Town Juniors Football Club 07703 002676 Steep Lawn Tennis Club 01730 264999 Taro Leisure Centre 01730 263996 Walk to Health 01730 262792 Southsea Sub-Aqua Club 01730 301507 Petersfield Twining Association 01730 302862

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

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

Buses National Express 08705 808080 Stagecoach Coastline 01903 237661

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

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

Funeral Directors Rowlands Funeral Services 01730 262711 Michael Miller 01730 233244

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

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

East Meon: East Meon Stores

Rogate: Village Stores

Library & Tourist Information Centre, The Square

Empshott: Grange Farm Shop

Nyewood: John Jenkins

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

Liphook: Champneys Forest Mere

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

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

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

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

Rake: Sun Inn Rake Stores

If you would like your name to be added to this list please contact us at Life Magazines, 0845 051 7751 info@lifemags.co.uk Issue 22 May/June 2010

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