Informer november 2014 by Solent Life

November 2014 No.286

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From the Publishers of Solent Life

Featuring in this month’s issue

Christmas in Park Gate, Fareham and Locks Heath Shopping Village

BOTLEY, BOORLEY GREEN, BURSLEDON, HEDGE END, HAMBLE, LOCKS HEATH, PARK GATE, SARISBURY GREEN, STUBBINGTON, SWANWICK, TITCHFIELD, TITCHFIELD COMMON, WARSASH, WEST END, WHITELEY

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Interior Window Shutters

huttercraft Southampton are one of Hampshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading interior window shutter retailers and offer a local service supplying and fitting the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier range of S:CRAFT window shutters.

They offer a made-to-measure service, so can supply shutters to fit all windows and doors no matter the size, shape or configuration from standard rectangles and patio doors to complex bay windows and gable ends. Shuttercraft Southampton offer the widest range of shutter styles, louvre sizes and colours and will provide you with their expert advice and recommendations to make purchasing your window shutters simple and worry free. They also offer a free consultation and survey to determine your needs and provide you with an honest price and will bring along a range of shutter samples and colour swatches to show you. Contact Steve Brennan today on 023 8124 2090 or visit www.shuttercraft-southampton.co.uk

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How Clean Is Your Tile? N

ATURAL Stone, Porcelain and Ceramic tiles are beautiful to look at and are worth every penny of your investment! but what happens when they get dirty? Do they lose a little of their ‘wow factor’? Are you tired of getting down on your hands and knees to scrub grout lines or have you just given up? Well, fear not for the Hampshire Tile Doctor is here to help. They offer free advice and free quotations on how to clean and restore any sort of natural stone, be it Marble, Travertine, Limestone, Terracotta, Slate, Victorian tiles, etc. Imagine your natural limestone entrance hall floor tiles, your terracotta or slate kitchen floor tiles, or your ceramic bathroom wall tiles, even your granite worktops and splash-backs being made to look as if they were freshly laid. Also, have you ever noticed the difference in shade of colour of the grout at the very edge of the room, which should be almost as new and the grout in the middle of the floor? It can be surprising how, even with regular mopping, the grout always looks dirty. Why? Because the grout channel attracts dirt which mopping often glides over. So why not let The Tile Doctor clean the grout so it looks new again? The old days of mops and toothbrushes are gone forever! And what if the grout is also badly stained? No problem, they can even re-colour the grout for you from a range of subtle colours. After the cleaning process they apply a professional coating of an impregnating sealer, which sinks into the tile and/or grout and gives an invisible protective barrier that will leave your floors so much easier to clean. Sadly, some tile fitters never seal the tiles or grout they lay, which means you could damage your floor by spilling some everyday products you have in your kitchen or bathroom.

“Don’t Fret About Your Dirty Stone Or Ceramic Tile Floors… We Can Bring Them Back To Life.” YES!! Including Those Filthy Grout Lines - And They Can Apply A Sealer To Keep Them Looking That Great Longer!

Let the Tile Doctor clean and protect for you. Call now on 0800 695 695 9 or visit www.hampshiretiledoctor.co.uk, for a free ‘demo’!

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Starbucks, Hedge End

ith Christmas fast approaching the iconic red cups are back!! Pop in store and from 6th November you will find old favourites such as the Eggnog latte, Orange Mocha & Gingerbread latte will be making a much anticipated comeback. And that’s not all, They have delicious festive panini’s and yummy mince pies so you can really indulge yourself! Pop in to your Hedge End store today and check out their great seating area, great for meeting with friends or for having some quiet time to yourself. You can also reserve a seating area for meetings, celebrations, interviews or just a simple get together. Call the store on (01489 781500) or pop in and speak to one of their helpful baristas. Whilst in store don’t forget to use your ‘My Starbucks Reward’ card to earn stars, they’ll then treat you to free drinks, free food, free refills and more. Starbucks, Unit 3 Hedge End Retail Park, Charles Watts Way, Hedge End, SO30 4RT (just off J7 of the M27).

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New tuba kicks brass

Fareham brass band have been able to purchase a tuba with the help of a £2,695 grant from the Borough Council’s Community Funding programme.

Spinnaker Brass have bass players who can play the tuba but until recently had no instrument for them to practise or perform with. Last year the group placed 5th at the Regional finals, with the addition of the tuba’s extra low pitch, the band hope to be able to improve on their success. You can hear the band perform with the new instrument at Holy Rood Church, Stubbington on 6th December at a Christmas charity concert in aid of the Mayor of Fareham’s sponsored charities. Tickets, £7.50, are available from the Mayor, Councillor Norris, 02392 614257. Community Action Team Chairman for Fareham South, Councillor Trevor Howard said “Spinnaker Brass often plays to entertain and raise funds for local causes. They are deserving recipients of the community fund.” The Community Fund is available to support projects that benefit the local community or environment within the Borough of Fareham. Any resident, or organisation can apply for money for one off purchases from the Community Fund. For more information contact a member of the Community Action Team (CAT) on 01329 236100 or email cats@fareham.gov.uk

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Gosport Shed’s day at the Royal Navy Leadership Academy

0 Gentlemen from The Gosport Shed were invited for a tour of the Royal Navy Leadership Academy (RNLA), HMS Collingwood as a thank you for their support at a Navy’s charity event.

Members from the local voluntary organisation, The Gosport Shed were welcomed to the RNLA by Officer in Charge Lieutenant Commander Neil Caswell, who came up with the idea for the visit. Commenting on his concept, Neil said “We wanted to show our appreciation and give a special thank you to The Gosport Shed as members helped out at the Brecon Beacons Challenge earlier this year run by our staff at the Outdoor Leadership Training Centre in Talybont.” The Gosport Shed, which provides a friendly meeting place for over 55s and encourages them to socialise after retirement, helps out with community projects and supports its members projects and hobbies. During their visit to Collingwood the visitors observed Senior Rates currently on their Leadership Courses with a view to being promoted. Their visit included a tour of the RNLA and witnessing a class run the Cliff and Chasm course. Their day was concluded with a lunch in the Wardroom.

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New Park and Stride launched in Bursledon

upils at Bursledon Junior and Bursledon Church of England Infant Schools celebrated the launch of the new Park and Stride from the Lowford Centre that will help reduce car use for the journey to school.

The scheme is one of a number of Park and Strides that have been set up across the Borough as part of wider Eastleigh Borough Council school travel initiatives. It is hoped that the Park and Stride scheme will reduce traffic congestion around the schools and encourage children to have a healthy start to their day by walking some of the way to school. The pupils celebrated the launch by arriving in Lord Nelson themed fancy dress and walked to school from the Lowford Centre together with teachers, parents as well as representatives from the Borough and Parish Councils. Once at school the children were treated to a theatre show on the subject of Lord Nelson and his ship, The Elephant, which was built in Bursledon.

Freddie has huge love to give

reddie is a handsome little fellow with lots of character and affection. He is in care as he was unhappy living with a number of other cats.

The schools were also presented with their Bronze STARS awards by Cabinet Member for Transport and Street Scene, Councillor David

He has his paws crossed that someone will offer him a very loving, secure home where he will be the only pet and get lots of attention, but he would be content to live with “older” children. If you would like this super boy as your friend and have a garden for him when settled, please contact 02380 435855.

Airey, for the work that had already been carried out to encourage more children to walk, scoot and use public transport to travel to school.

There are a number of cats in foster care, all longing for their loving forever home.

Councillor David Airey said “I was delighted to join so many children walking to school from the park and stride this morning. It is our hope that children and parents will choose to park at the Lowford Centre and walk to school to help cut congestion in Long Lane and get some healthy exercise in the process.”

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Health & beauty

Natural Secrets by Jessica

atural Secrets was created by Jessica, on 3rd April 2014. Beauty therapy is very important to us all. After spending over three years in the beauty industry working in four different hotel spas in three different areas, she decided she wanted to be able to offer clients a spa-like experience in their local salon. For now she is renting a room in West End, building up her clientele. Check out her Monthly Offers, which will always be on the Natural Secrets Facebook page, ‘Like & Share’, to be entered in monthly draws to win treatments. Her goal is to start her own salon in a few years and send each and every person that walks in straight into a world of pure relaxation. You won’t find another place like Natural Secrets. Specialising in massage with an inhalation bowl of your chosen scent for deep breathing and facials which are tailored products and procedures to suit your skin type. Jessica offers a very wide range of amazing treatments ensuring there is something for everyone. So a gift certificate would make a perfect gift for a man or woman of any age. Jessica have partnered up with the skin care brand [comfort zone] which is an amazing professional brand. Pop in and find the perfect product for you face or body. Give Jessica a call to find out what’s this month’s ‘Deal Of The Month’.

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Motoring

Auto Brite Express Bodyshop Same day car body repairs

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f you have damage to your car, which you would like repaired, but to lose the car for days in a body shop would be inconvenient and you would prefer not to have it repaired outside your house, there is another way! Auto Brite specialise in minor car body repairs, and have the expertise to put your car back to the way it should be, with the least fuss and expense possible. They can repair splits and cracks in plastics, on cars and motorbikes, as well as any light panel damage, alloy wheel kerbing and anything else to any car exterior. They can also refurbish headlights, where the finish has deteriorated and may fail an MOT. They offer full paint work machine polishing to remove scratches and apply paint sealants to present your car in the best way possible, as well as making future cleaning easier. Their website and Facebook page have examples of the repairs they carry out day to day. The owner of the car in the pictures had been advised the only way to repair the damage was to supply, re-spray and fit a new bumper, which would have cost approximately ÂŁ500 and meant 3 to 4 days away. Auto Brite removed the dent, permanently repaired the split and re-sprayed half the bumper and front wing, all in less than a day and at half the price.

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Locks Heath Shopping Village

Family festivities at Locks Heath Shopping Village Locks Heath Shopping Village will be hosting its ever popular Christmas Lights Switch On Event on Saturday 29th November

rom 12pm, local community groups including Bodyrox, Hamble Valley Brass Band, Dance-a-cality and Warsash Band will be performing Christmas classics to get shoppers in the festive spirit. A face painter from Kiddies Heaven will be on hand to

Last year’s winner, Isabella Higgs and Santa

transform little shoppers into Christmas fairies and Santa’s helpers. Children and adults alike will also be able to enjoy the variety of funfair rides on offer throughout the day. At 5pm, Santa and his reindeer will be taking time out of their very busy schedule to turn on the Christmas lights. The shopping village is also offering one lucky child the chance to win a ride with Santa and his reindeer and help Santa turn on the lights. To enter, children aged eight years old and under simply need to design their very own Christmas tree on an A4 piece of paper. The tree could be decorated with candy canes, surrounded with presents or even covered with snow with a simple star on top. The only limit is the child’s imagination. All the pictures will be judged by Santa and the winner will be invited to the Christmas Lights Switch On, where the local community come together to celebrate this special time of year.It always proves to be a popular event with a fantastic atmosphere.

All entries should be posted to: Design a Christmas Tree competition, Locks Heath Shopping Village, c/o PMW Communications, Stane Court, Stane Street, Billingshurst, West Sussex. RH14 9HP. Closing date for entries is Sunday 23rd November, and all entrants will need to be available on the 29th from 4.30pm until 6pm and will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Eye can see clearly now

yeStyle Centre Opticians in Locks Heath, Southampton is now offering new and existing patients a special offer of a complimentary second pair of spectacle lenses with every purchase of Crizal. It’s a great opportunity to get two new pairs of glasses at a greatly reduced price.

EyeStyle Centre Opticians, don’t believe in giving you a ‘spare’ pair of specs, every pair they dispense has a primary purpose, they aren’t for keeping in the back of a dusty cupboard. Your second pair can be tinted prescription lenses, polarising lenses, even a nice clear pair to wear with a designer frame so you can alternate your look. They also want to dispel the myth that all spectacle lenses are the same. That’s simply not the case. They can vary so much in design, material, comfort, protection against glare and scratches and more importantly, overall quality.You may be able to get two cheap pairs of glasses, but they are cheap for a reason! Because they’re an independent optician, Eyestyle Cenre Opticians treat you as an individual and give your vision the time and attention it deserves. Unlike some retail chains, they have the freedom of choice and only recommend products of the highest quality. Crizal spectacle lenses are always their first choice as they offer protection against the six enemies of clear vision. They protect against glare, scratches, smudges, dust, water and UV, giving you superior vision whilst eliminating all of the annoying factors that come with wearing glasses. When wondering if you need two new pairs of glasses, ask yourself how many pairs of shoes you have. You would never compromise with only one pair so don’t compromise on your vision and eye health. Go in and see them today for some expert advice and to have access to the quality of vision you have only ever dreamed of. Call EyeStyle Centre Opticians for an appointment on 01489 589760.

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Your essential guide to all the local news and events in your community Portsmouth Ladies Christmas Chorus

Tuesday 4th November: 1st rehearsal at St Philip’s Church Hall, Hawthorn Crescent, Cosham, PO6 2TL. Visit www.pitchpipers.co.uk or call MD Marilyn on 023 9246 0227 for more information.

St Anthony’s School Fireworks Spectacular 2014 Saturday 8th November Gates open at 3pm There will be fair-ground rides, the play bus, circus school and a fire performer added to this amazing event finished off with a spectacular Fireworks display at 6pm! FREE local parking Advance tickets can be purchased at the school from 3rd November.

Solent Singers carol concerts

in Fareham. The Rainbow Centre and Rotary Club of Whiteley are hosting this exclusive evening at HMS Collingwood’s Millennium Theatre on Saturday 8th November. To book your tickets please visit: www.rainbowcentre.org/events/an-evening-withderek-paravacini Or telephone Ann Stuart at The Rainbow Centre 01329 289500.

Locks Heath Indoor Car Boot Sale

Saturday 1st November & Saturday 6th December 9.30am-12 noon Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath Shopping Village, SO31 6DX Admission 30p per adult, children free locks heath indoor carboot sale

The Baby Booty

Monday 15th Dec at 7:30pm in St Mary’s Church, Warsash AND Sunday 21st Dec at 4:00pm in the United Reform Church, Sarisbury Green. The Solent Singers are presenting two candlelight carol concerts in aid of children’s charity “The Rainbow Centre”, Fareham. Both concerts are free.

Saturday 22nd November 9.30am-12 noon Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath Shopping Village, SO31 6DX Preloved Items from birth. Maternity, clothing, prams, pushchairs, toys. Tables from £10. Contact SJ: 07901 501509 email:sjbooty@yahoo.co.uk thebabybooty

The Warsash Over 60’s Fellowship Club

Locks Heath Antiques & Collectables Fair

meets fortnightly on Monday afternoons at 2.00pm in The Victory Hall. They have a raffle, speakers/entertainers and refreshments at every meeting, and also occasional outings and pub lunches. At the next meeting on Monday November 10th they are to have Bingo and a chat!! And on Monday November 24th Gary Matthews sings songs aided by base sound equipment. New members and visitors are always welcome. For further information please ring Mary Ford on 01489 584923.

The Rainbow Centre

A world famous savant pianist called Derek Paravacini has agreed to hold a concert in aid of The Rainbow Centre based

Saturday 8th November & Saturday 13th December 10am-2pm Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath Shopping Village, SO31 6DX locks heath antiques & collectables fair.

Retired Greyhound Trust

Table Top Sale at Titchfield Parish Rooms on Saturday 15th November 10am - 2pm Free admission. Lots of stalls including bric-abrac, books, toys, DVDs/CDs and gardening. Go on - give a pound for a hound! Booking details - Julie 07821 815715 Tea, coffee, cakes available. Proceeds to local branch of RGT at Rake.

Meon Voices

will be performing their Christmas Concert at St. John’s Church, Locks Heath on Saturday, 6 December 2014 at 3.00 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome. The programme will include a medley of songs composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, a selection of Christmas carols composed by John Rutter and Malcolm Archer and other seasonal songs. Should you require any further information please contact Ms N. Fisher on 01489 575150.

Warsash Horticultural Society

The next meeting is on Wed 26th November. The illustrated talk will be given by June Colley and John Baker and is entitled “Heavenly Hostas”. Go along and join them for another interesting and informative presentation. Visitors and new members are most welcome at all their meetings which are held in the Bartholomew Room of the Victory Hall at 7.30 pm. Glenda Edmondson 01489 573755.

Warsash Local History Society The next meeting is on Wednesday 3rd December when their speaker will be Ian Underdown who will take them on “A Trip up the Hamble River”.

This will be the A.G.M. meeting when we elect our new Committee for 2015. Additional members are urgently sought to assist the existing small team and they are looking especially at this time for a new Treasurer. Glenda Edmondson 01489 573755

Warsash Residents Association The next meeting will be held on Wednesday the 19th November which will be the AGM at the Bartholomew. Room at the Victory Hall Warsash.The guest speaker will be Myra Pritchard who is a volunteer Puppy Walker for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Myra will be joined by Lyn Godwin who is a Guide Dog owner. New members are always welcome and it only cost £4.00 per year. Google “Warsash Residents Association”.

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What’s on

The Brookfield Soundscape Project

Hamble Players production of the classic and well loved Pantomime Cinderella At the Hamble Village Memorial Hall Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th December at 7.30 Saturday 6th December 2pm and 6pm Sunday 7th December @ 3pm (Doors open 30 minutes before Curtain up)

he best-known and loved of all Pantomime stories, ‘Cinderella’ tells the story of the daughter of Baron Hardup of Hardup Hall. Bullied by her stepsisters, and destined for a life of drudgery until her Fairy Godmother whisks her away to the Grand Ball at the Palace.

rookfield Community School in Sarisbury Green has set up an incredibly exciting project that will involve the whole of Year 9 and a wonderful collaboration with Turner Sims Concert Hall and the University of Southampton. The ‘Brookfield Soundscape Project’ has various phases in October, November, January, April and May. As part of Turner Sims’ 40th anniversary celebrations, Brookfield has devised a series of events and activities which explore sound in its widest context: from instruments, musical forms, workshops and concerts. The project will culminate in the Summer Term 2015 with a participatory project involving pupils from Brookfield and their six feeder primary schools. Based around the concept of sound and embracing English, Maths, Science, Music and Technology, Brookfield will develop close working relationships with University students and lecturers plus a range of professional musicians funded by Turner Sims. The project is inspired by the famed acoustic properties of Turner Sims. Phase One begins on 17 November with poetry writing about the ‘sound of place’ with students being inspired by Max West, the Southampton Poet Laureate. Phase two will be launched on 27 & 28 November. Dr Steve Dorney from the University of Southampton Engineering Department will be inspiring students’ thinking about acoustics and acoustic properties. For a complete overview of the project and its various phases please contact: Shaun Riches (Director of Learning and Teaching) at Brookfield Community School. s.riches@brookfield.hants.sch.uk

gloo Music has been proud to support Naomi House and Jacks Place for several years, as one of their company charities. They are a wonderful local charity providing truly invaluable services to families suffering some of the most unthinkable circumstances; children with life shortening illnesses. Donations can be made at their Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/IglooMusicUK/ Respite, ‘end of life’ care and bereavement treatment is available for families from seven counties, and running costs approximate £5 million every year. This keeps the fundraising team exceptionally busy, and Igloo music are proud to help in any way they can. They will be supporting The Naomi House Bauble Hunt again this year on 30th November at Hundred Acres Wood in Newtown – a wonderful event for families with young children. Please see Igloo Music’s advert on page 79.

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There, she meets the Prince, who is smitten with the beautiful mystery guest. The night ends with neither the Prince nor Cinderella discovering who the other really is. On the stroke of twelve, Cinderella leaves, but loses a slipper. The Prince, determined to find his new love, travels house to house to find the owner of the footwear. Does he find her and will they live happily ever after…..join them to find out! Adults £10.00; Concessions £8.00; Family ticket £28.00 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children). Tuesday 2nd December Opening night special £5.00 all tickets Tickets from; Ticket Source on-line: www.ticketsource.uk/hambleplayers (no additional charge). Ticket Source Telephone booking 0333 666 3366 (£1.50 booking charge includes postage). In person (from 1st November Coronation Parade Post Office, Hamble Lane ( no additional charge). Why not check their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/HamblePlayers or on-line www.hambleplayers.hampshire.org.uk)

Christmas Bazaar in aid of animal welfare

Wesley Halls, Whites Road, Bitterne, Southampton Saturday 29 November 2014 10 am - 1 pm Animal Charity stalls including the New Forest Wildlife Park who are bringing a mystery guest. Refreshments and a raffle. Door 50p and children free Please go along and support the animals as all animal charities are struggling at the moment and need your help and it is an ideal time to get those Christmas Gifts.

Moon Bear Quiz Night

The Conservative Club, The Hill, Upper Northam Road, Hedge End Southampton SO30 4BB Thursday evening 4 December 2014 Quiz starts at 7 pm. General knowledge fun quiz open to all. £1 per person entry with a raffle. Proceeds go to Animals Asia Moon Bear appeal. Please go along and join them and bring a team with you or come on your own.

Warsash Choral Society

The Society will be giving a performance of Brahm’s Requiem in St Leonard’s Church, Bursledon, on Friday 7th November at 7.30 pm. Admission free; retiring collection in aid of St Leonard’s Church and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

What’s on

SINGsational Voices are looking for new members

INGsational Voices in Park Gate, Bursledon and Curdridge are looking for new members.

A contemporary community choir ideal for beginners and experienced singers. No auditions, no music to read, just a love of singing and a good sense of humor is required.

Community Choir Starts Sept 15th

Mondays 10.30am -12.15pm Locks Heath Working Men’s Club Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm Pilands Wood Community Centre Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm Curdridge Reading Room

First Session is Free! Tel: 07858 686286

Weddings and All Other Special Occasions Licensed Bar at no extra charge and Facilities for up to 200 people

St John’s Church

hristmas event to be held on the 29th November 10am to 2.30pm in the Underhill Centre, St. John’s Church, Hedge End.

Admission 50p children under 12 free. Something new this year – the Church will be decorated with floral arrangements depicting various carols chosen by their flower ladies who will be creating their own arrangements. Look around the church and go into the market which is on two floorswith a lift available. S0uper gift ideas such as hand painted china, preserves, Christmas produce, toys etc. Also home cooked lunches available from 11.30am at very reasonable prices. Tea/coffee/cake served from 10.30am.

Fantastic Firework Fiesta & Fun Fair

Saturday November 15th 2014 Greta Park, Hedge End Adult admission £3, child £1, Family 2 + 2 £7 It is only so cheap because of the Fun Fair so make sure that you take along a few pounds to spend on the Fair. Gate opens 6.00pm. www.hedgeendcarnival.org.uk

Singing Pop, Musicals, Gospel and more. SV Daytime meet Mondays at Locks Heath Working Men’s Club 10.30am - 12.15pm, SV Bursledon meet at Pilands Wood Community Centre, Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm and SV Curdridge meet at Curdridge Reading Room, Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm. Just turn up or for more details tel: 07858 686286 or visit: www.singsational.co.uk

Bursledon Christmas Art Exhibition

gain, as in the past 29 years, Bursledon is holding their long awaited Christmas Exhibition at the Village Hall, Long Lane, Bursledon SO31 8BZ on the 29th and 30th November, from 10am-4pm daily. There is a special Art in Action section late on Sunday morning (and other times during the show) so everyone can have a go at artistic activities; especially organised for those who have always wanted to have a try but never had the opportunity. There will be a splendid display of paintings, craft work, glass work and pottery. Something for everything who is searching for that special Christmas present. Admission £1 and children free. Refreshments are available.

Bursledon Art Society Exhibition

Jewellery, original paintings, sculpture, glassware

29th & 30th November

Bursledon Village Hall, Long Lane SO31 8BZ

10am-4pm Daily

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Property, finance & law

Eric Sees The World

competition, launched as part of the celebrations for Hampshire legal practice, Eric Robinson Solicitor’s Golden Anniversary, has proved a hit with the public, after pictures of ‘Eric the Owl’ have been sent in to the law firm from all over the world. It may seem unusual for people to want to send pictures from their summer vacation to a law firm, but a competition launched in the summer seems to have captured the hearts of those who were given a ‘golden owl’ by Eric Robinson Solicitors. Named after the firm as ‘Eric the Owl’, people were asked to take the hand-sized mascot on holiday and take pictures of him at various locations. The firm has now received pictures of Eric in over 20 countries - on beaches across Europe and America, in front of historic monuments in cities including Rome and Vancouver and enjoying afternoon tea in Somerset.

In first place... Eric takes a ride on the oldest train in Norway

‘We originally just wanted something fun and cute to send to clients and give out at the numerous events we attended over the summer,’ explains Marketing Executive, Emma Henley. ‘The owl has always been a sign of wisdom and knowledge, so we thought that was a good fit for a law firm, but we had no idea people would love them so much.’ ‘We have had people approaching us to ask how much Eric the Owl was and delighted when we told them to help themselves,’ says Catherine Maxfield, Managing Partner of Eric Robinson Solicitors. ‘This was our first ever public competition, and we were asking people to actually take the owl on holiday with them, so we were thrilled with the response.’ The winner, who won vouchers for online ‘experience day’ website, Red Letter Days, sent in a picture of Eric with a train driver of the oldest train in Norway. ‘It has been a really fun exercise with a pleasantly surprising response,’ says Catherine. ‘We are now planning what we are going to do next.’

river Belcher’s family law department provides an individual service suited to your needs and individual situation. They understand that family issues involve complex emotions, even in amicable circumstances, and that relationship breakdown can be traumatic. They are committed to resolving disputes in a sensitive way, preserving the dignity of all those involved but with an acceptable outcome. Their Family Law department can advise you on many areas of family law including: • Divorce • Resolution of finances • Separation • Cohabitation • Children matters • Pre-nuptial agreements • Post-nuptial agreements • Pre-civil partnership agreements • Civil partnership dissolution Their family solicitors are members of Resolution the national organisation of family lawyers who are committed to resolving disputes in a non-confrontational way. They firmly believe that family law disputes should be dealt with in a constructive way designed to encourage agreements and thereby minimise legal costs. They recognise the importance to many clients of avoiding the stress and costs of court proceedings in family law cases. As a team they have years of experience in litigation which allows them to recognise the careful balance to be maintained between negotiation on the one hand and the use of the court on the other, to achieve successful outcomes They will discuss these options in detail with you at the outset so that you can make an informed decision as to which process is right for you and your circumstances. The team has developed a particular expertise in advising on financial resolution, both upon relationship breakdown and in anticipation of marriage or civil partnership. They regularly work with other professionals, including accountants, financial/tax advisors and chartered surveyors, to offer you a full service and tailored advice specific to your financial circumstances and needs. Please contact Victoria Baker on 01489 785737 for an initial consultation.

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MacMillan Cancer Support coffee morning at Rhian Fashion in Warsash

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