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Halloween has given up the ghost, the clocks have gone back and now it is off to Santa’s many grottos for the festivities of Christmas, well maybe not for a few weeks yet but it is getting ever nearer. Welcome to the November issue of Solent Life, where we continue to look forward to Christmas, but not too much; we take a moment to reflect on the cost of battles fought and that continue to be fought. We have a revealing and uplifting story from the partner of one directly affected by conflict - perhaps a reminder of why we take two minutes silence on Remembrance Day. Over recent months, we have received one or two comments about the readability of the features in Solent Life and that the typeface that we use is a little difficult to read for some whose eyesight is perhaps not what it was a while ago (and yes, I admit it, my reading glasses are getting thicker these days). This apparently is made worse under the newer energy saving lights. Always wishing to respond to feedback and improve our magazine, we have spent some time experimenting with different fonts and layouts. This month we have used a new font that is much darker and with the wider line spacing and paragraph indents that we introduced just a little while ago, we hope that this change will bring a noticeable improvement. Please be sure to give us feedback on this or anything that you think we can improve. Don’t forget – you can say | MANAGING EDITOR nice things as well!
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in this issue… features 14… Lee-on-Solent Lee-on-Solent embraces the spirit of Christmas past
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Words & Images by David Rose-Massom
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The gentle toll from a nearby church bell started me on my way for this month’s Solent Life Walk.
I had just started to walk up the grassy knoll that is the recreation ground alongside Kings Somborne Village Hall, when the church bells chimed and, despite an overcast day, it seemed to signal a fine walk ahead. The village name derives from where swine (or som) drank at a crossing in the stream (or borne); the area also has royal connections dating back to Saxon times. Although no longer obvious to the casual observer, John of Gaunt is said to have had his palace behind where the village church now sits; John (13401399) was an English prince and father of Henry IV. The village school, which is next to the church, was founded in 1842 by Rev Richard Dawes who was an educational innovator with progressive teaching methods that attracted great interest. According to Dawes, its construction was inspired by the need to raise moral standards of those who lived here, as he found the parish to be run down and demoralised when he moved to the village in 1837. The good news is that it is now a very pleasant place with friendly and upstanding natives. In the top right hand corner of the recreation ground, a gateway leads walkers down to a road crossing. This is the main Romsey – Stockbridge road and although the speed limit is 30, be very aware as it is a busy road. Across the road, a kissing gate proved too small for my mighty frame, my walk was almost over before it began, but a strong five-bar gate allowed me an easy climb into the field. This footpath is one of the oddest I have encountered in nearly eight years of walks for Solent Life, as it passes through many a gate and through several back gardens. No need to fret though, as you have not followed a wrong route, it is just one of 10…
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the charms of this short but fascinating adventure. Eventually the footpath emerges at Horsebridge; a tiny hamlet that sits right on the banks of the River Test and is the point where the original Roman road from Old Sarum to Winchester crossed the Test. The white frontage of the John of Gaunt pub faces directly onto the road and over the door hangs an impressive pair of antlers. A reminder that this was once the site of a deer park owned by the prince who acquired the hunting ground following his marriage to Blanche of Lancaster in the year 1359. A bush on the corner by the John of Gaunt was so laden with bright reddish/orange berries that its branches hung almost down to the road, after a wet summer the autumn berries are now full of water and bursting at the seams. A stone road-bridge arches gently over the fast moving and crystal clear waters of the Test and an old mill, now converted to offices, stands solidly alongside the river. A few paces further on and the pathway, known as the Test Way, crosses the road; our journey has us turning right and dropping down into a tunnel of trees that overhang the pathway.
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The passage along the Test Valley follows the route of the now disappeared Test Valley Railway, or as it was known in its heyday, the ‘Sprat and Winkle line’; built in 1865, it was closed during the Beeching era in 1964. The Test Way itself is a path that traverses Hampshire, from Inkpen Beacon near to Newbury, in the north, down to Totton in the south, a distance of some 44 miles. In the summer for much of this walk, the river is hidden from view by the foliage, but as nature drops her leaves for the winter the view becomes more open, and even more stunning. Through a narrow gap in the trees came the rapid click of the ratchet on a fly rod reel being wound in by the angler, as he stood on the grassy bank of the Test expertly flicking his line and fly onto the surface of the flowing water in order to tempt one of the trout to take a bite. The track narrows to the foot but opens to the sky and is flanked on one side by a very high and steep, foliage covered embankment while on the other it is expanses of meadow and river. No matter where you stand along the Test the views are glorious and inspirational. It was not far from here, at Houghton House, that part of the mini TV series ‘The Buccaneers’ was filmed alongside the picturesque Test. Over the meadow, a kestrel drifted in search of prey while, following the river’s course. A cormorant flew by, its wings flapping madly and its neck extended forward like an athlete searching for the finishing tape. The Test Way reaches a crossroads with the Clarendon Way, a 27 mile footpath named after Clarendon Park on the eastern edge of Salisbury that links that city on the River Avon with Winchester on the River Itchen, as well as crossing the River Test at Kings Somborne. Our route turns right and climbs a long, steepish, hill back toward Kings Somborne. Why are the big hills always toward the ends of walks? The reward for that final effort though is well worth receiving as from the top, the views in all four directions of the Test Valley and the surrounding countryside are magnificent. My pathway again turned right to head down toward the village. Voices could be heard and on the other side of the hedge a group of walkers had stopped for a sandwich and drink break, while taking in the scenery; no dining room could have more stunning views!
The footpath was narrow and lined with tall hedgerows, with gaps cut into them to take in the view across the farmland to distant vistas. As I walked down, small birds from blue tits to robins and from blackbird to thrush all darted out from the undergrowth, raced down the path in front of me before diving back into cover once more; it was like an avian relay leading me back to the village below. The walk took just a couple of hours but I spent much more time on the journey as the views need to be appreciated. There is little better than standing over, or alongside, the beautiful River Test and watching it flow by, and then standing on top of a hill looking across the chalk downs of our stunning county of Hampshire. This was a 3.5 mile circular walk, which begins and ends in the car park at the village hall in Kings Somborne. For refreshment there is of course the John of Gaunt en route or back in the village there is also the Crown Inn.
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Words & Images by David Rose-Massom
One of the ‘big’ attractions at Marwell Wildlife Park is undoubtedly the Rhino enclosure with its massive lumbering, but somehow attractive, beasts and through the summer of next year these wonderful, horned creatures will become the inspiration for up to 60 works of individual art which will culminate in an ‘art’ auction that will raise tens of thousands of pounds for two of our local charities. Solent Life took a slow walk between the animal enclosures to talk to Kirstie Mathieson, the Project Manager of the event that is to be called Go! Rhino. “Although this is new to this region we are replicating an event which has already happened in several cities across the UK,” she told us. “As part of Marwell Wildlife’s 40th anniversary celebrations and with the support of Wild in Art, Southampton City Council and the local charity, Rose Road Association we will be bringing a world-class, mass art event to the streets and parks of Southampton. “For ten weeks through the summer there will be an art trail that people of the city and visitors can follow and it will be made up of 3D works of art from a wealth of artistic talent, but it will also be highlighting the significant conservation threat that is facing wild rhinos,” Kirstie added. In January there will be a ‘Call-to-Artists’ event that will invite creative and artistic individuals to submit designs for the large, almost life-size fibre glass rhinos. “The whole event works by getting sponsor companies, and individuals, to rent a rhino and then choose a design, or indeed choose their own artist to create a design, and get their names connected to the work of art.
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“As well as the large rhinos on the public trail there will be up to 100 schools with a smaller version, around two feet by three feet in size, to decorate,” she continued, “Through workshops and visits from education officers it is a way of involving children in both art and conservation projects and the school get to keep their rhino works of art after the event.” During Solent Life’s visit to Marwell Wildlife, we were introduced to Reggie the Rhino who had already been on display at the recent Southampton Boat Show and created quite a stir among visitors. Reggie, although obviously shaped like a rhino, carries a bright and cheerful work of art that depicts a deep blue sea, light blue sky and a fleet of colourful yachts, spinnakers flying, sailing across his body. Reggie is a beautiful and fascinating thing to behold. “At the end of the 10 weeks of trails and displays the bigger rhinos that are on view to the public will be auctioned off with the proceeds going to the Rose Road Association and to Marwell Wildlife. Depending on the artwork and the desirability they can go for anything from a few hundred to several thousands of pounds; a similar event at Bristol Zoo Gardens, WOW Gorilla, in 2011 raised £450,000 from their auction.”
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The auction, as Kirstie explained, is not the only financial benefit. “There is a great deal of additional income being brought into the town because of the increase in footfall and visitors. Every town involved in similar events, Liverpool for example, calculated that income generated specifically by the event was in excess of £41m, with 34% of their Go Penguin visitors taking specific daytrips to follow the art trail. A major shopping centre in Norwich saw a 26% increase in their footfall and two years on they are still seeing the benefits.” Companies such as Balfour Beatty, Ageas Bowl, Coffin Mew and Holiday Inn have already signed up to sponsor their own Rhinos; Kirstie explained the sponsorship costs. “There is a great deal of publicity for the companies who do take up sponsorship, including a plaque by their Rhino, and details on the map of the trail, etc., Go Penguin in Liverpool generated £4.5m worth of positive media coverage. For £4,000 plus VAT the businesses will get an artist commissioned to paint the sculpture (£3,500 if they commission their own artist), a quarter page advert in the official guide, 10 tickets to visit Marwell Wildlife and the opportunity to work closely with Business Solent. The smaller rhino for the schools cost just £375 plus VAT and there
are many benefits attached to those including an education officer; our first three schools are already signed up. “This is all about something really exciting for the city and a great opportunity for businesses and schools to get involved in something that has already proven its worth in other parts of the UK. Most of all it is an opportunity for some fun that will also promote local business,” Kirstie concluded.
For more information contact Kirstie Mathieson Marwell Wildlife Park, Colden Common, Winchester, SO12 1JH Tel: 01962 777407 . E-mail: gorhinos@marwell.org.uk A dedicated website will be up and running shortly. Artists wanting submit designs to GO! RHINOS an application form is online with full details at www.marwell.org.uk/gorhinos Closing date for artists is Jan 4th.
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the spirit of christmas past Words & images by David Rose-Massom The village of Lee-on-the-Solent is a strong community that always work well together no matter what the event; and they are now busy organising their Christmas festivities but with a strong emphasis on re-creating the true Christmas spirit that we all enjoyed many a year ago. Rick Barter of The Book Shop is the Lee Business Association Co-ordinator. “Although we are business people and Christmas is obviously one of our busiest periods, we are still very aware that we are leaders within a very tight-knit community,” he told Solent Life. “Our local shops already show their Christmas spirit in many ways; including lights, decorations, special offers, a festive atmosphere and even silly hats. Many in the community also use the festive period to raise money for their favourite charity.” Rick’s book store is typical of the businesses that run in the village; it is a small independent trader that has been operating in Lee for many years; in fact next year he celebrates The Book Shop being open for 80 years. “This is a small community very much focussed on what is good for Lee, and we will not only be celebrating as a community but also helping charities with a
new initiative this year – THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT CHALLENGE.” To encourage and recognise the efforts of individual traders and shops, the Lee Business Association has established the ‘Christmas Spirit Award’. “The shop that displays the very best of ‘Christmas Spirit’ will receive a cash donation, which has been raised and donated by the Lee Business Association, to give away to the charity of their choice,” Rick continued. “Members of the LBA and some members of the public will determine who the winners are and we will then have a special award ceremony to hand over the charitable donation.” Rick went on to explain, “What is especially nice about Christmas in Lee is it's a chance for the whole community to come together; church, schools, business, residents and their Residents Association and it is not all just about rampant commercialism. “At least for one evening it is all about this old fashioned, but lovely, tradition of the Christmas spirit and giving,” he concluded.
caroLs aND LiGhts oN Led by Rev Stephen Wright of Lee Methodist Church and with music supplied by the Gosport Silver Band, Lee-on-theSolent get their Christmas underway on the evening of Friday December 7th. Many shops in the High Street, Pier Street, Milvil Road and Marine Parade will be open till 7pm and there will be many events to support the evening. Children from Bay House School Community Choir and Lee Junior School will also be helping out. As always the village and its businesses and residents will welcome everyone to the community and their celebrations.
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It’s all in the preparation... now november is upon us, there is no avoiding the fact that Christmas Day looms ever nearer. By now many of us will be well under way with our seasonal preparations, and whilst we like to think we are unique, our approach could fall into one of four groups... words by Fiona Cooke Group one: These are the folks who don’t just love Christmas, they live for it; they put the early shoppers of October to shame. Many commence their Christmas shopping in the preceding Boxing Day sales, and spend the year joyfully adding to their stockpile of presents. Whilst some of us mutter darkly about Christmas starting indecently early in the retail world, they fall on the first displays of Christmas wares with exclamations of delight; buying gifts for not only family and friends but all those that they are on first name acquaintance with. Cards are purchased, written and stamped before the powers that be at the Post Office have even pondered on when the last posting day will be. Their Christmas decorations are up and twinkling merrily by the first of December, they sing Christmas Carols morning, noon and night and break out the mince pies and mulled wine before most of us have started our pre Christmas diet. Group Two: These happy campers commence their Christmas shopping at the carefully considered right time.... not too early but not too late. According to a recent survey I conducted amongst family and friends; whom I consider to be representative of a cross section of the general population; most people seem to fall into this category. Although I should state that by people, I mean women, as all of the men surveyed fell into Group Three or Four, or simply professed ignorance when asked if they had started their seasonal buying fest, and referred me to their wife. Group Two are the people I consider to have the most balanced approach to Christmas; they are organised but not obsessed and despite the odd complaint about the length of their Christmas shopping list, they tackle the whole seasonal shindig with good grace and a fair amount of good cheer. Their tree goes up a respectable two weeks before the day, their mince pies make their first appearance the week before and the mulled wine is fully enjoyed in one sitting on Christmas Eve. Group Three: I am an expert on this group as I fall into it. We
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signs that the season is upon us; we turn a blind eye to the displays of Christmas goodies, we refuse to hum along when the shopping centre Christmas Carol sound track commences, and use the back of our children’s Christmas lists to write notes to the milkman. Whilst we know that we will have to take the Christmas shopping plunge at some point we keep putting it off in the hope that it will all go away. It is not that we don’t enjoy Christmas it is just that we would prefer it if the Christmas Fairy did all the hard work and we could merely sit back and pull some crackers on the day. We keep this up until the first week or so of December and then we rush around manically, performing Christmas feats in a flurry which would leave most people standing and somehow or other manage to pull it all together as the Christmas Bells chime. Our mince pies are served from the box on Christmas Eve, assuming there were some left in the shop that morning, and our wine is straight from the bottle with not a clove to be found. Group Four: I think it is fair to say that this group is made up of many of our men folk. They leave all the preparations up to the women in their lives. Their contribution is limited to when, upon request (or command), they venture forth to source the largest, bushiest Christmas tree they can find. They will make much of putting it up; with great precision to ensure level placement; and then disappear behind the paper as the annual ‘family’ decorating of the tree commences. In the week before Christmas they will purchase what they hope will be the perfect gift for the woman in their lives, although the success of this depends on whether or not they registered the many hints that were dropped in the preceding weeks. They will ensure that the Christmas drinks are warmed or chilled as appropriate, leap up to serve them to guests and eat more than their fair share of the mince pies.
Whichever group you fall in, come Christmas Eve, hopefully everything will be wrapped, stuffed or mulled as appropriate and you can sit back with your wine and mince pie, sing “Ding Dong Merrily on High”, and let the festivities commence.
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Ingredients
75g Butter 1 onion finely chopped 200g fresh cooked chestnuts 200g chestnut mushrooms 1.5 litreschicken or vegetable stock 1 tsp chopped parsley
Main Course Turkery paupiette
150 g Turkey breast sliced and flattened 04 slices Smoked Streaky bacon rashers
Apricot And Walnut Mousse
120 g chicken breast skinless and boneless 10 g apricots dried, soaked in hot water 5 g walnuts toasted and crushed lightly
Bacon Wrapped Turkey Paupiette, Apricot & Walnut Mousse, Fondant Potato, Thyme Jus
20 g egg white 20 g whipping cream salt and pepper
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1 large baking potato 200 g butter unsalted
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500 ml chicken jus, dark (available in all stores) 2 sprigs fresh thyme 5 g butter
Turkery paupiette
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1 Place the apricot and walnut mousse in the centre of the turkey breast. 2 Season with salt an pepper and roll the breast to cover the mousse. 3 Wrap the rolled breast with the bacon rashers neatly and make sure the ends of the bacon slices come together at the bottom of the roulade. 4 In a hot pan sear the rolled turkey lightly to seal the ends of the bacon slices 5 Place the potato fondant along with the turkey roulade on a grease proof paper layered tray in the oven at 180*c for 8-10 mins until cooked 6 Once the turkey is cooked, remove from oven and allow to rest for 4-5 mins and then slice neatly with a sharp knife and place at the centre of the palate. 7 Place the fondant potato on the plate and serve hot with thyme jus 1 Place chicken breast egg whites and seasonings into a food processor and blend til smooth. 2 Add the cream on a slow speed and do not over mix as the cream could split. 3 Transfer the mix into a clean bowl and fold in the apricots and walnuts.
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1 Melt the butter in a large heavy based pan add sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 5-10 minutes 2 Add the sliced chestnuts and cook lightly for a further 5 minutes . Stir in the mushrooms and cook for a further 3 minutes 3 Add the stock ,bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes . 4 Transfer soup into a blender and allow to mix until desired texture achieved 5 Finish with salt and pepper to taste
1 Cut the potato into a barrel shape. 2 Peel off the remaining skin from the barrel shaped potato. 2 Smooth the edges of the potato so that it does not burn whilst cooking 3 Heat the butter in a heavy bottomed pan and place the potato in it. 4 Cook for 20 minutes on a medium low heat without moving the potato 5 Season with salt and pepper 6 Carefully turn the potato (it should have a golden brown colour) 7 Repeat the same process on the other side until cooked 8 Check if the potato is fully cooked, (carefully insert a small sharp knife into the centre of the potato. If the knife goes in easily then it is cooked) 9 Remove from butter and place on a kitchen towel to remove the excess butter 1 Reduce the chicken stock to half on high heat with the thyme 2 Finish with the cold butter and serve hot.
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1 Bring a large pan of water to the boil; add the sprouts and cook for about 10 mins, until just tender. Drain well. 2 Melt the butter in the same pan; add the chestnuts and stir to coat in the butter, then add the sprouts to the pan and mix well. 3 Stir in parsley just before serving. Serve straight away.
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5x med eggs 230g caster sugar 2 tablespoons clarified butter 85g plain flour 45g cocoa powder
Torte
300g dark chocolate 5 egg yolks 2 eggs 250g caster sugar 80ml water 500ml double cream
1 To make the sponge, preheat oven to 200c, combine the whole eggs and the sugar, using an electric whisk beat until tripled in volume, gently fold in the clarified butter, sift the cocoa powder and flour, gently fold in to the mix, place the mixture on a baking tray about ½ cm thick, bake for about 8 minutes 2 To make the torte place chocolate in a bowl over a pan of boiling water to melt. 3 With an electric mixer beat eggs and egg yolks until ribbons form. Combine the sugar with the water and boil until it reaches 120c, gently pour the sugar mixture into the eggs (pour down the side of the bowl so it does not touch the whisk). In a bowl whisk the cream until it forms soft peaks, add the chocolate to the mixture, slowly, making sure the chocolate is at room temperature, until fully combined, fold in the cream to the
chocolate mix, 4 To assemble the torte, place the sponge in the bottom of you desired moulds, use a little stock syrup or brandy to moisten the sponge, add the chocolate torte mix on the top, place in the fridge for about 4 hours, and gently remove from moulds, With the sponge trimmings, place in 80c oven for about an hour then place in food processer blitz until crumbs, 5 To assemble place the crumbs roughly on the plate, place the torte on the plate place the white chocolate sorbet on the crumbs, decorate with the mango coulis and popcorn,
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500g parsnips 1 Peel and chop the parsnips and carrots so that the pieces are all of 500-750g (1-1½lb) Brussel 500g carrots a similar size (e.g. into quarters). sprouts, prepared 2 -3 tbsp olive oil 2 Heat the olive oil in a roasting tray on the hob, add the carrots and 30g (1oz) butter Few thyme sprigs parsnips and toss to coat in the oil. Add the thyme, cinnamon, star 200g packet cooked and 1 cinnamon stick, broken in two anise and some seasoning. Drizzle over the honey and allow the peeled whole chestnuts 3 star anise vegetables to pick up a bit of colour before adding the stock. Allow to 1-2 level tablespoons chopped 1 -2 tbsp clear honey simmer turning the vegetables to help them cook evenly. fresh parsley 3 Add the butter and toss through before placing the vegetables in 150ml chicken stock the oven at 220C/gas mark 7 to cook for 25-30 minutes.
Grotto Words & Images by David Rose-Massom Every Christmas Santa parks up the reindeer and sleigh and sets out his store in an assortment of venues. From garden shed to shop and store, and even a submarine; then with the help of his elves, begins to dispense Christmas cheer and the first of the year’s gaily wrapped festive presents. By the use of magic dust, the whitehaired old gentleman spreads himself thinly around the county so that children from all areas can get to see him and deliver their wish list by hand. Solent Life have discovered the best special venues that have even more to offer for the family excursion, than just the visit to Santa’s grotto! Our first visit will be to the region’s leading theme park, Paulton’s Park; there the children will be able to enter Santa’s Christmas Wonderland from 17th November and step into a magical world of fun and song. Adorable animated characters will greet visitors at their every turn as they take the mystical journey through the enchanted snow scene. Don’t miss Rudolph and Donner the singing reindeer and see the elves working hard to finish all the gifts in time for Christmas Eve in Santa’s toy factory! At the end of the journey children will get to meet Santa Claus and receive an exciting present. Plus there will be the added exciting attraction of Peppa Pig’s World at Christmas with twinkling illuminations, Christmas trees and so much more to enthral the young ones! All tickets must be pre-booked and pre-paid and because he is so busy flying here and there, visits to Santa have an 26…
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allotted session time but guests can enjoy the rest of the Park at other times during the day. For information and to book you tickets, visit www.paultonspark.co.uk or call the booking hotline on 023 8081 4442. Marwell Wildlife Park always have so much to offer at this time of year, the magic of being around all those exotic wild animals only heightens the thought of a visit to Santa. Santa will be in his grotto amidst the wildlife on various dates from 24th November to 24th December and because of the amazing venue it will make your family’s Christmas magical this winter. You will join the elves in their toy factory in Marwell Hall and warm yourself with a glass of mulled wine, or hot blackcurrant, and an obligatory mince pie. The children can follow Mrs Claus as she welcomes them through to her parlour, for the loveable story and puppet show of Pinocchio. Then it’s a step into the elf kitchen to decorate their own Christmas cookie before, at last, being called to meet Santa in his sparkling grotto and receive a special gift for all children under the age of 14. Meet Pickle the Penguin and enjoy time with Santa’s elves in what promises to be an enchanting Christmas experience and the whole journey will last around an hour and includes all of the above as well as entry to the magnificent Marwell Wildlife Park. www.marwell.org.uk Other exciting grottos can be found at: The Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport; Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 December 10am – 4pm. In these days of satellite navigation and tracking systems, Father Christmas likes to remain secretive as he travels around the world delivering presents and so he now uses
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ometimes a grand frontage has little behind it, nothing more than a façade; so it comes as a pleasant surprise when a little shop front, tucked away under some stairs, opens out like Dr Who’s Tardis into a spacious and comfortable interior. Basmati Restaurant in Locks Heath has even more surprises once you open the menu.
Basmati Restaurant at the Locks Heath Centre is the latest in a small chain of eateries where the à la carte menu offers dishes that cover a wide area of the Asian sub continent, including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In fact a glance through the menu will reveal Bengali dishes, Mogul delicacies and a delicious sounding Parsi apricot chicken. Of course we had to begin with poppadoms which were dry, crisp and served with the usual accompaniments of mango chutney, mint sauce, onion chutney and a slightly hot and course lime pickle. As well as being a great appetiser, also a lovely dish to begin conversations over. For a starter I tried something different, in my mind, I find the combination of curry and fish to be uncomfortable partners and yet it is always an enjoyable dish. Tilapia Biran is a light starter of boneless fillet of tilapia fish, pan fried in light spices. Tilapia is an underrated, firm-textured, white fish which are farmed around the world.
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There was no need for a knife as the flesh was soft, delicate and yet quite firm; it was light in flavour with a brief coating of gentle spices that were barely discernible and yet gave the fish an amazing, easy flavour. Colourful presentation also helped the overall experience as this was obviously a dish put together with care by the chef. Every mouthful was an enjoyable treat. The lids were lifted from the dishes that held our main courses and immediately the aroma of warm spices and rich sauces wafted across the table. Bombay Potato, soft pieces of potato, not swimming in sauce but gently coated with a selection of spices. The vegetable was perfectly cooked and made a great extra dish. Chicken Dansak is a classic dish; Persian in origin it was served as part of an emperor’s feast. It is formed by a thick lentil base flavoured with spices, cane extract, tamarind and lemon juice which gives it a hot, but slightly sweet, and sour, taste. The chicken was chunky, but soft and melted in the mouth with the slightly hot spices adding an exciting kick to the experience.
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Julian Clary will star as Spirit of the Beans, Nigel Havers as Fleshcreep, Lee Mead makes his pantomime debut in the title role of Jack and comedian and ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, as Simple Simon, and his cheeky companion Sam. They are joined by veteran panto dame and Hi-De-Hi star Jeffrey Holland as Dame Trot, and local Wave105 news journalist Shireen Jordan will play the Lady in Waiting. Featuring a larger-than-life beanstalk and one very mean giant at the top of it! The traditional elements of a family pantomime combine with visual effects, including a fantastic 3D enchanted forest and journey through the Giant’s castle. This is pantomime at its best! We caught up with the shows headline star, Julian Clary at the press launch for the show…
for the adults. For example in Cinderella, my entrance is riding on a chariot drawn by two bare chested mules, and my opening line is ‘I like to be pulled wherever I go”. The adults will laugh in a sniggering way, and the kids will find it funny on a different level. A proper double-entendre is funny on two levels.
So tell us about the show
Jack and the Beanstalk is really going to be spectacular – in fact I would use the word lavish! – I am going to be wearing about 9 costumes throughout the show. Jack is a wonderful story – it has got happiness and sadness, and good triumphs over evil at the end of course as it has to in all pantomimes.
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So Julian have you had a lot of pantomime experience?
I have played the Mayflower before with my stand up shows, and Southampton audiences always seem cheerful and jolly. You have to enjoy where you are performing. With Pantomime, you are in the theatre most of the time, so the dressing room has to be a home from home! So you are working alongside Nigel Havers, Lee Mead, Jeffrey Holland and Paul Zerdin, is it fun to be part of an ensemble? Yes, they are spectacular panto performers; it is nice to get on so well with the people you work with. I have been in productions where people fall out, and I can’t be doing with all that. Life is too short. You need to make it fun. Nigel is a proper actor you know, not like me, who can do the whole range from nice to nasty. I can only really play myself. Whatever part you see me in you only really get Julian Clary.
Do you have to be careful with your delivery of gags in pantomime?
Jack and the Beanstalk runs from Saturday 22 December until Saturday 19 January at The Mayflower Theatre. Tel 02380 711811 mayflower.org.uk
I have done about 14 pantomimes, playing roles from Dandini in Cinderella to Spirit of the Bells in Dick Whittington at the Birmingham Hippodrome a few years ago. Here I am playing The Spirit of the Beans in Jack and the Beanstalk, I am a kind of ethereal being who arrives from another planet in a big space rocket. I will be looking over young Jack played by Lee Mead. My real role is to entertain the Mums and Dads in the audience. The story and all the magic is for the children, although we all like to see good triumph over evil of course, but the parents do need to have a good time as well. So that’s what I’m there for. I do love pantomime, and I never thought I would find my way into panto as I am an adult entertainer. However, I love overdressing and wearing too much make-up and you can’t be accused of overacting in panto! It really does me good to carefully hone the double entendres in the show so that they are funny enough for the children to enjoy and be spot on
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NOVEMBER Your essential guide to all the local news and events in your community. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Crofton Amateur Dramatics Society (CADS) On the 13th, 14th, 15th , 16th December local group CADS will perform the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk in the Crofton Hall Theatre, Stubbington. Evening performances on Thursday and Friday; afternoon matinees on Saturday and Sunday. There will be action, fun, song, and dance to make a great production. Tickets £5 child, £6 concessions, £8 adult. Ticket hotline 01329 661143. SOUTHAMPTON CANAL SOCIETY Thursday 6th December 2012 Southampton Canal Society “Annual Inter-Society Waterways Quiz” Visitors welcome. 7.45pm Chilworth Parish Hall, Chilworth SO16 7JZ.An American Supper finishes the evening. Thursday 3rd January 2013 Southampton Canal Society” Members Waterways Photographic Evening and Competition” visitors welcome 7.45pm Chilworth Parish Hall, Chilworth, SO16 7JZ www.sotoncs.org.uk GROUNDLINGS THEATRE Roman Murder Mystery Dinner: A Bloody Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Don your togas and thinking caps to find the killer in a Roman Murder Mystery Dinner! Probe into the suspects’ backgrounds, examine clues and find who had the means, the motive and the opportunity to do away with one of their number in another of our popular interactive theatre events. Tuesday 13th November at 8pm Tickets: £18.50 includes a two-course meal Fancy dress available to hire at Groundlings wardrobe from £10
HANDEL’S MESSIAH Concert by Botley Choral Society of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday 24th November – 7.30pm at St John the Evangelist Church, West Meon. Also on Sunday 25th November – 7.30pm at All Saints Church, Botley. Tickets £12 (£10 concessions, age 16 and under free) Tel: 01489 890007 E-mail: enquiries@botleychoral.co.uk or www.botleychoral.co.uk A CHRISTMAS MARKET St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Warsash, is holding a Christmas Market on Saturday, 1st December, in the church, from 1.30 to 4.00 pm. There will be a number of stalls with a Christmas theme, and seasonal refreshments, with carols by the choir. Come and get into the Christmas spirit in a happy and relaxed atmosphere. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE Park Gate Primary School Saturday on 1st December, 11.30am – 2.00pm. Go along to the Park Gate Primary School Christmas Craft Fayre where there is lots on offer for all the family including Christmas craft activities for children, games, tombola, lucky dip, refreshments, grand raffle and Santa’s grotto! Admission £1 per adult, children free. Park Gate Primary School, Northmore Road, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 6LX ART AND CRAFT FAYRE Sarisbury Green Community Centre on Saturday 1st December from 10 till 4 with some of the proceeds going toward the upkeep of the Community Centre; paintings, crafts, Christmas gifts, art and craft materials and second-hand art jumble. Call Sue on 01489 798445 for details on tables bookings.
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VINTAGE & RETRO VILLAGE On the first Sunday of every month this unique market is held in the heart of Winchester from 10am till 4pm. Antique, 20th Century collectables, retro and vintage market, a fascinating event for anyone wanting to buy or sell any retro or vintage items. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR St Margaret Mary Church CHRISTMAS BAZAAR on Saturday 8th December from 10am till 1.30pm, at Lockswood Community Centre. Grand draw with £250 first prize, gifts, crafts and cakes, toy and book stalls, festive floral decorations, home produce and Christmas Fayre stalls. The children from St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School will be singing traditional carols throughout the day. “THE NOTE BEFORE CHRISTMAS” West End Singers will be performing their Christmas concert entitled “The Note Before Christmas” at Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford on Sunday December 16th at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from Ingrid McIntyre 023 80 404881 priced £10 (£9 concession) A Community concert will also be held on Sunday 9th December at the 2000 Centre at 2.45pm. Tickets/ reservations (£5) can be made with Di Cooper 07919847705. There will be a range of traditional and popular music performed. LOCKS HEATH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The next meeting of the Society will be held on Wednesday 14th November at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall, Locks Heath Park Road. Carol Watson will give a talk entitled “South Africa in Spring”. Visitors will be very welcome.
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the iconic fashion must-have; but it took a Hollywood superstar, a US President’s wife and a Princess to make it and keep it as the one garment that every woman has in her wardrobe. Words by David Rose-Massom Painting by Lynne Davies She did not invent the concept but Chanel brought it to popularity when she introduced her little black dress in 1926 when American Vogue published a drawing of her design. In her book ‘A Short History of the Little Black Dress’, Maura Fritz says it was apparently a simple yet elegant sheath, in black crêpe de Chine, with long, narrow sleeves, worn with a string of white pearls; and Vogue proved to be correct in the prediction that it would become a uniform. Since then it has become the very by-word of chic and style and a uniform for every special occasion. That first version was a slash-necked, short silk dress with only diagonal pintucks as decoration. American Vogue called it the ‘Ford’ because as with Henry Ford’s Model-T car, the LBD was not only an instant hit and widely available but it only came in black. Chanel’s LBD was designed not to show stains and to fit every woman and was meant as the fashion ideal: a perfectly simple and yet sexy object. Despite its instant success it was not until 1954 that the women of America, and across the globe, took to the creation; not until a glamorous Givenchy LDB was worn in the film Sabrina by the beautiful and enigmatic Audrey Hepburn. In December 2006, another famous Givenchy version, again worn by Audrey Hepburn but this time from the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, was sold at auction for over $800,000. Designer Karl Lagerfeld said of the ultimate fashion purchase; “Today, the little black dress is like jeans, it is a wardrobe’s essential element.” 38…
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When Chanel first launched her version 86 years ago the critics panned her design and yet women instantly took a liking to the LBD and began wearing it. Then in 1961 Jacqueline Kennedy as America’s First Lady selected the black sheath for a White House reception which once again bought the dress to the forefront of high fashion. Then when Princess Diana appeared wearing an off the shoulder LBD it saw yet another resurgence as the must-have item of every sophisticated woman’s wardrobe. The Christina Stambolian designed creation worn by Diana became an instant hit with the media; with bare shoulders, a glimpse of thigh and accessorised with a broad pearl choker it was the height of style and glamour.
Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s designer since 1983, says one of the keys to the little black dress’s appeal is indeed that, “You can accessorize depending on the occasion,” just as Hepburn did when her LBD was accessorised with evening gloves and a wide-brimmed hat to her Hubert de Givenchy frock in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. During the Victorian era black was reserved for periods of mourning only, as Queen Victoria is seen following the death of her beloved Albert. In fact polite society decreed that a widow was expected to be in mourning for nearly two years. Women would wear plain black clothing with no decoration for the first year. Then as they left that period of ‘Deep’ mourning and for the next three months it was acceptable to wear black silk and accessorize with lace, ribbon or jet jewellery, after that women were then allowed to introduce certain demure colours with purple being a popular choice. As with many Victorian sagas it was to be a scandal that changed things, the media being much less of an influence back then. This particular scandal in 1884 was the showing of a painting titled ‘Madame X’ by artist John Singer Sargent. He had become fascinated by the beauty of a Paris socialite Madame Gautreau who was way ahead of her time. The portrait showed her in the black dress, or Petite Robe Noire, in what was for those days, a highly revealing pose and it shocked society, but it also enabled women to begin wearing black for social occasions.
Although Chanel and Lagerfeld are famous for their love and re-invention of the LBD, it has been the likes of Givenchy that have continually reinvented, what is after all, a simple and basic design product. As several sources report; every haute couture designer has their own version of the LBD, and has itself become almost a style signature of every top designer: Balenciaga’s is elegant, Thierry Mugler’s futuristic, while Galliano’s is daring and Prada’s a classic. On a web blog called My Little Black Dress, It says of Mugler’s LBD from his 2011 collection; ‘These black dresses are worn close to the body and fit perfectly over every curve. There’s a perfect black dress for every woman. Give in to temptation for an elegant black dress by Thierry Mugler’.
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ometimes the legacy a person leaves behind can never be envisioned beforehand, especially when the circumstances in which death occurs are far from ideal.
Yet suffering can give birth to a desire to help others avoid a similar experience and can change lives in a positive and rewarding way. So it was for Lynne Squibb and Diane Salisbury, the sisters who founded the Hampshire Asbestos Support and Awareness Group (HASAG) after the death, in 2005, of their father Dave Salisbury from Mesothelioma. There cannot be many who have not heard of Asbestos and know that it is linked to a fatal lung condition, but how many know that mining of the mineral Asbestos began over 4,000 years ago, when it was used to strengthen earthenware pots and cooking utensils? Its use became widespread with the Industrial Revolution; when it was viewed as the miracle mineral; and peaked in 1975, with mining in 25 countries across the world. Asbestos was valued for its resistance to fire, heat, electrical and chemical damage; and its affordability led to its use in manufacturing and for applications such as building insulation. The link between Asbestos and early death and lung problems was first noticed in the early 1900’s in Asbestos mining towns, and the first documented death related to the mineral was in 1906. The majority of deaths related to Asbestos exposure are from Mesothelioma which is a form of cancer of the lining of the lung, rather than the lung itself; even the smallest amount of exposure can lead to the disease. When Dave was first diagnosed with the condition there was no support locally. Both he and his family felt tremendously isolated and frustrated by the fact that they could not get access to the treatment which would have given Dave a better quality of
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life in his last months; and could find very little information about the condition or any benefits or help that might be available. Mesothelioma is always terminal, with a good prognosis being 18 months to two years. The majority of sufferers start with breathlessness which worsens and is accompanied by a cough. These are symptoms of the build up of fluid within the cavity outside the lung. Many who get the disease have worked with Asbestos, but some can succumb from second hand exposure. Lynne told me of a sufferer, diagnosed in her 40’s, whose contact had come from sitting on her Grandfather’s lap. Another had the disease from washing her husband’s overalls and whilst she sadly died, he is still alive. It is not known why some succumb and others don’t but Lynne feels that we will see a peak in deaths from the condition in the next eight years; explained by the fact that whilst blue and brown Asbestos were banned in 1980s; white asbestos was not banned until 1999. Prior to this Asbestos was widely used across Hampshire, and this area is now a hotspot for Asbestos related disease, which is why founding HASAG has been such a valuable and rewarding experience for Lynne and Diane. However, back then, all they wanted to do was meet other people who had been affected by Asbestos, and so put an advert in a local paper for a coffee morning. Quite a few turned up and this was the start of HASAG and what has now become a full time occupation for Lynne, Diane and Lisa, who lost an Aunt to the disease. “When Dad was ill it took 10 phone calls to find out what was needed” explains Lynne. “There was no one who could advise
us on hospices, benefits, compensation or occupational therapy. We did not want others to go through the same experience.” So within six months of that first coffee morning the girls found themselves with a hospital contract, acting as advisors to the victims and relatives of the disease. Today Dianne, Lynne and Lisa spend their time on home visits across the South of England. They receive referrals from 16 hospitals, are involved in lobbying parliament, and are part of a country wide group of asbestos related charities. And it doesn’t end there; they also hold two coffee mornings a month, organise raffles, days out, raise funds and hold an annual awareness day. Like all cancers Mesothelioma is cruel, with the sufferers being the innocent victims of something completely outside their control. Dave Salisbury paid a heavy price, all the more so because the family had so little support at the end of his life. However he did leave a legacy, in the form of his daughters and their wish that no one else should go through the same experience. Where there is a negative there is a positive and for Lynne, Diane and Lisa the positive is that they can help to make the journey as stress free as possible for other sufferers and their families. Lynne’s final words were “We take comfort from that.” To conTacT HaSaG: Lynne: 02380 010 015 LiSa: 02380 010 016 www.HaSaG.co.uk Donations to: HASAG. 79 Radstock Road, Southampton, SO19 2HT
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remembrance sunday
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Hayley and Adjustable Dave As Remembrance Sunday approaches we remember those that have given their lives and limbs in the defence of our nation; but equally important are the unsung heroes of every conflict fought around the world, those that are left at home; the wives, partners, siblings and parents. Back in the September issue of Solent Life we told the story of Dave Henson, a soldier who lost both legs after standing on an IED in Afghanistan, the story that remained untold was that of his partner, Hayley Brown, who was left behind and then stood by her man when he was returned from the war zone. “It all started for us with a lot of tequila five and a half years ago.” school teacher Hayley said smiling and remembering the party at university where they first met. “We used to work at the Student Union together and we have been seeing each other ever since.” Hayley told us that she and Dave had not lived together prior to him losing his legs. “We did not move in together until he came out of hospital. Shortly after we met I went to America to college, studying geography and sports studies in Oklahoma,” she explained. “Dave came out on a couple of occasions and we used to ride around on a couple of cheap Walmart bikes; at the time Dave could run so fast I would have trouble keeping up with him while I was on the bike! “When I came back to the UK, Dave was at Sandhurst and it was all too busy for us to think about moving in together. I was living in a student house in Portswood in Southampton which was just five minutes from his parents’ house. This was really nice as it meant I would go over there for Sunday lunch, his family were always so lovely and welcoming.” That nearness proved fateful following news of Dave being blown up! “Dave, at first, never liked it being referred to as his
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‘accident’; he always said someone caused it!” “I always knew from when we first got together that he would be going to Afghanistan, we were both of the same belief that there was a vital job to do out there and I have always agreed with his reasons for going,” she said with pride and support. “He worked very hard, and for many hours, training himself and his men – something that eventually helped save his life after being blown up. Those long hours of training were a strain on our relationship at the time! “I suppose in a way I was quite numb about him going, as I always knew he would be going out there, and as I have already said I agreed with his reasons for wanting to go and serve. I did not cry when he left; in fact the only time I did cry, was strangely on the night before Remembrance Day, when I dreamed he had died out there. Each day was just a countdown to when he came home!” Hayley and Dave’s parents had often talked about what they would do if there was bad news; that day was not long in coming. “It’s weird how clearly you remember the day; I had cleaned the bathroom, made coffee and was getting ready to go to his parent’s house for roast dinner as it was Sunday. “It was about midday and I heard someone at the door and I could see figures standing the other side through the glass. It took a few seconds to react but his dad was quick to say Dave was alive, it was just an injury – my first thought was something like a sprained ankle or something – ‘injury’ just does not do
The first thing he said was to his mum, and her told her; “I am OK, but I am just a bit shorter!” “Since that first day life has just sort of fallen into place,” Hayley continued. “This is our life now and we just get on with it, yes there are legs everywhere, and Dave has so many shoes and trainers it is ridiculous. There is a wheelchair next to the bed, and trainers everywhere. It has not changed how we are together, except now of course we do live together, and we are not getting married until he gives up smoking.” It was the first stern note in her voice. The couple are indeed very comfortable together and offer each other great support and humour. Dave’s recent birthday present was a basketball net for the garden, to go along with his trampoline. Hayley gets far more baskets than Dave, something she is very proud of. “The weird thing to get used to is that he is always different heights because of his different legs and their different uses. He is my Adjustable Dave! “Living with his frustrations is worse than his injuries; we can all just leap out of bed but Dave has to work out how to do simple tasks like that – he always has to work out stuff before he does it. When he is in his legs people give him respect but when he is in his wheelchair he feels people pity him. “When I first saw his damaged legs with the scar tissue, it was a case of not being shocked but more about it being worse for him in that he did not have the freedom any more to do the things he loved and used to do. After spending time packing his wounds for him it sort of brought us closer together. My first big fear was that he would push me away because he would think that I felt different toward him; but, it has always been just Hayley and Dave.”
What is the best and worse thing for Hayley? The worse things are the frustrations; I can never make his legs better and that’s the only way to make it all better,” she answered, “The best thing is him still being here and being Dave; just being himself because with everything he has been through he has still remained the same character – he is just the same, he is Dave!”
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justice to what actually happened.” As Hayley spoke she was calm and collected, and she continued with her and Dave’s story. “At that point none of us knew the extent of Dave’s injuries but with his parents was a Welfare Officer from the army and she explained about the IED; behind her and pinned to my mirror was a photo of Dave and the realisation hit me that he would never be able to run again, and do all the things he did again. As the Welfare Officer spoke Dave was in surgery in Afghanistan just four hours after the explosion.” The army took great care of Hayley and Dave’s parents. “The army could not have done more, they found us a flat in Birmingham where Dave was hospitalised after being flown back to the UK, they paid for car-parking made sure we had food and everything we needed.” She received a much needed message from one of Dave’s friends in the war zone. “He got a message back to say Dave was still looking ‘buff’, he always did look fit. I cried for 24 hours! “It was about five or six on that Sunday evening that we discovered he had lost both legs; we were like zombies and just carried on, almost on autopilot, we even still made the roast dinner! We slept little but when we woke the next morning, it really sank in.” Monday, as Dave was being flown back to the UK, was a hard day for the family, as they knew then that they would not be able to see him until the Tuesday morning. “Once he was back here we saw him before he went into surgery again – his legs had already gone by then!” she said, her voice just a little softer by now. “I saw his face and then just looked down to where his legs should have been; but I could see that it was still him in the bed, it was still him!”
solent | education
meet the head A SENSE OF
WORTH words & images by David Rose-Massom
“When there is a fire drill and you are outside with 2,000 faces looking at you, that is when you realise the responsibility you have as a Headteacher. At that moment you are responsible for their safety, but the moment that they file back into school you are responsible for the outcomes that they achieve. Being able to contribute just a small part to the people that they become is an enormous privilege; I can’t think of any other job that I would rather have.” Ria Allen, Head Teacher at Brookfield Community School. Solent Life has recently been invited to speak with the Head of one of the south’s best known Community Schools. While she is positive and upbeat about her students, staff and school, the recent debacle over the exams results have left her, and on behalf of her students, angry; but first we asked what are the challenges of running such a large state school? “I wouldn’t do it if it was not something I enjoy, it is professionally fulfilling,” explained Ria. “What makes Brookfield special is its community and the diversity and inspiration that students and staff bring to the school. Yes, it is challenging, emotionally and intellectually but it is the challenges that also make it exciting and professionally energising. “It is a large school but the structures that are in place mean that it is communities within communities; the House system we have works very well indeed and it gives the youngsters the chance to fit in easier and also give them a sense of belonging and a safe feeling within the larger organisation,” she added. “It also works well for the staff and fits in with their feeling of community.” Ria went on to explain that there was a healthy House competitiveness but it is as much about taking part and being part of a team as it is about winning; “It is shared ownership and responsibility. 44…
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Students and staff alike have a shared responsibility and sense of accountability toward their House, their school, and their individual achievements!” Having visited many schools while talking to Head Teachers, a benchmark of a schools ability to work well with everyone involved is that time between classes and during breaks; with a happy school, the sounds coming from the student body, as they move around the campus, are positive and happy sounds. While Ria stepped from her office for a moment the only sound rising from outside was from a content and happy group of young people; Brookfield is a happy place to be! All too soon the positive talk about her school and its charges changed to one of almost despair for the passionate Head. “The children have been seriously affected by the GCSE fiasco. We were expecting our 5A* to C including Math and English, to be between 73 and 75%, our target; all the hard data was indicating that to be the case. The unforeseen change to the grade boundaries has meant that we achieved 61%, which is devastating for the youngsters. “The grade bandwidth between January and June was changed considerably without the schools being advised and if those changes had not been there we, and the children would
have achieved our targets, or better!” It was impossible not to take note of the soft taint of anger in her voice. “It saddens me when you hear it discussed in the media as it is about figures and numbers and nothing to do with moral responsibility to the children and the effect it has had on those students. It has shattered the confidence in both them and the staff after the commitment they have put into their learning and exams.” “Our job now is about keeping the students focussed and re-instilling in them their confidence as learners and the value of the education process – we have to give them back a belief in themselves and what they are doing. If they work to the best of their ability there will always be a value in what they achieve.”
To arrange a visit, please contact 01489 576335 Brookfield Community School and Language College Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green Southampton, Hampshire SO31 7DU www.brookfield.hants.sch.uk Tel: (+44) 01489 576335 Fax: (+44) 01489 579914 Email: info@brookfield.hants.sch.uk
Wykeham House The Trustees and Leadership Team at Wykeham House School in Fareham, as part of its ongoing Development Plans, are pleased to announce a plan to open a fully separate Wykeham House Boys’ School. This development will take place on separate premises in close proximity to the present School and will not be a Co-Ed School. Lynn Clarke, Headmistress of Wykeham House School said, ‘This development is in response to repeated requests to me to provide a similar nurturing environment for boys who may be brothers of girls already at our School, or planning to join us. The new School will be a direct reflection of the present Girls’ School, ie from 3 years to 16 years and with the same fee structure and aims.
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Although we are officially out of recession the financial climate is still uncertain and it is a worrying time for everyone’s finances. It is important to know that your money is being looked after. Unfortunately following announcements from many of the high street banks, many people are finding that their financial advisor is no longer available to offer them guidance.
bank, with little or no advice, and who will now discover that you are unable to alter the product to suit your needs or even top up an ISA without being referred directly to the parent company.
Lloyds banking group is the latest to announce the axing of its massmarket investment advice service following on the heels of Barclays, HSBC and RBS.
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You should take advantage of a free consultation with Justin Stevens, a St James Place Wealth Management Partner and his associates at JMS Financial Consultancy. There are no hidden costs. Justin and his team are able to review your existing investments, pensions and mortgages and offer personalised advice and recommendations to potentially generate higher returns for you from your investment. If a change will not benefit you then Justin and the team will not
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So where £100,000 provided an annual income of £6,250 in 1981, £137,500 is required today to achieve the same income. So what are your best income options? You can exchange your pension pot for a guaranteed annual income called an annuity. They are fixed for life but can be linked to inflation and provide your partner with an income when you pass away. The annuity rate offered by the life assurer is affected by the prevailing yield on gilts and corporate bonds. Annuity rates have recently been falling. Nevertheless, it is imperative to exercise the Open Market Option – your right to compare annuity rates in the market – before making a decision. An alternative to an annuity is income drawdown which seeks a superior return by investing in assets such as stocks and shares. With recent market volatility they have not performed well but bear in mind markets will, eventually, bounce back.
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events in november
Winter Wildfowl The clocks have gone back and the winter is well and truly upon us and it’s all change at Farlington. The cattle that have been working hard all summer, grazing the marsh, have now left the site and it is the turn of the wildfowl to take over as the site grazers The cattle have all now left the reserve having done their job of grazing and creating the ideal conditions for the overwintering birds. The grazing still continues with Wigeon in particular who feed on the grassy margins surrounding the ponds and water courses on the reserve. This natural management helps to improve conditions for breeding waders in the spring that will be using these same areas to breed on. Over the winter, the numbers of wildfowl increase on the reserve. Species such as Teal and Wigeon are common across the site along with other wildfowl species including Mallard, Shoveler, Pintail and Shelduck. Brent geese will be more evident on the marsh now, grazing on the grass and using the site as a high tide roost. Farlington is an immensely important high tide roost for waders and wildfowl. As the tide comes in the birds are pushed onto the safety of the marsh where they can feed, shelter and rest in safety away from disturbance. This is a great opportunity for us to carry out counts to monitor populations and to see what areas of the site are being used and by what species. Winter on the reserve also marks scrub clearance time. This is an opportunity for reserves staff and volunteers to get stuck in managing 56…
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the scrub. Scrub needs to be managed to prevent it from taking over and dominating the grassland areas. At the same time it is important to retain areas of scrub to provide habitat for a wide range of species, such as butterflies and birds. It is a careful balancing act trying to maximise the wildlife value. If you’re interested in learning more about the birds, wildlife, management and the history of the reserve why not join in on The Official Tour on Sunday 18th November. Join us today and enjoy the benefits of being a member of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. For more information contact our membership team on 01489 774 408. Your local Wildlife Trust The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust works to create a better future for wildlife and wild places in Hampshire and the Island. As the leading local wildlife conservation charity, it looks after 55 wildlife reserves, has 28,000 members and 1,000 volunteers. The Trust manages its own land and advises other landowners how to manage their land with wildlife in mind. Staff and volunteers also carry out surveys and gather data to monitor how our local wildlife is doing. Find out more at www.hwt.org.uk
SundaY 18Th november Farlington – the official Tour 2pm Join us for a leisurely 2½ mile guided walk around the sea wall at Farlington Marshes, looking at the birds and other wildlife on the marsh and in the harbour. We’ll see lots of waders and wildfowl and learn a little about the history of Langstone Harbour. Binoculars will be available to borrow for the walk. Please park off the Eastern Road (A27/A2030) roundabout (Map ref. SU 685 045). Booking essential, so for further details and to book you place please contact the Reserves Officer on 01489 774429. Suggested donation £1.50. Can you help? When the cows return next year, we will need help checking the cattle that roam the marshes. It is very simple, can be done as part of a walk around the sea wall and you do not need to get too close to the cows. If you can spare a few hours, please call the Reserves Officer on 01489 774 429. visiting Farlington marshes Local nature reserve Farlington Marshes is 125 hectare of coastal grazing marsh situated south of the A27 between Portsmouth and Havant. The reserve is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust on behalf of its owners Portsmouth City Council. How to get there Rail: Hilsea train station is 1½ miles from the reserve with trains from Fareham and Porchester every 30minutes. Bus: The First 63 bus runs from Fareham and Portchester to Farlington every hour on Monday to Friday with a reduced service at weekends. The First 21 service runs from Portsmouth Hard Interchange to Havant, stopping on the Eastern Road. Road: The car park is off the Eastern Road roundabout (A27/A2030).
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fter week one of TV’s Strictly Come Dancing Lisa Riley topped the table and received 124,000 hits on You Tube, the biggest number of hits in one day for the show. This Christmas she will be at the Kings Theatre, Southsea as Queen Malevola, the wicked queen, in Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs and she recently took time out from dance training to talk with Solent Life.
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“It is amazing that after just one minute and thirty seven seconds of dancing that Robin and I could get so many hits on You Tube!” Lisa said as we sat looking down at the stage she will be performing on this Christmas. “It is all down to my partner, Robin Windsor, who made the dance to suit me. I have never felt better or fitter, my dress for the panto has already had to be taken in by six inches and we have only done the first dance so far; it’s intense but its amazing. “Who knew back in Bury, North Manchester that little Lisa Riley would one day be doing such a thing! Robin and I are known as ‘Camp and Camper’ on set because we play it up so much. Who knew that one minute 37 seconds would simply change my life?” she added with real surprise in her voice. “All I did was to get out there and perform the routine that Robin devised for me; we have this cheeky mentality together and we are so in tune with one another.” Lisa Riley is one of those actors where what you see is what you get. She is passionate about her craft and friendly with everyone around her; later outside of the theatre she spent time with a few fans and gave her time willingly and happily. On a personal note we asked if she was a role model for woman, and people in general, of larger proportions; her reply was emphatic. “If I get one plus-size woman up on the dance floor with what I am doing on ‘Strictly’ then I will have done my job. People keep telling me that I make them smile; and for me you cannot get a
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better response than that! “It is a massive drain on the body and my feet are covered in blisters, after the first show I had seven on my left foot and five on my right, but with never less than seven hours of training a day, it is bound to take its toll on my body and feet.” She was at Southsea for the panto a few years ago and she is pleased to be back. “Southsea is blessed to have this venue. The Kings Theatre is run by people who are totally involved with their hearts; it’s not a machine here, it’s about the people,” she said. “They get the kids in, and kids in theatre learn about confidence and being a part of the community. Plus I love to go shopping when I am down here, Gunwharf Quays will get a real battering when I arrive, my friends and family know they will get great presents at Christmas when I am here.” In Snow White Lisa plays the Wicked Queen. “I have played the baddie three times in pantomime now, when I am normally known as a goodie, but the baddie is so much more fun, its like a food and you feed off the audiences’ reaction to you. Pantomime is like a multilayered gateau and being the baddie is just the cherry on top!” SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS KINgS THEATRE, SOuTHSEA 12TH DEcEmbER - 6TH JANuARy bOx OFFIcE 023 9282 8282 OR W W W.KINgS-SOuTHSEA.cOm
Music, Comedy, Events & TheatreChildren cHRISTmAS AT SPINNAKER TOWER: This festive season and to coincide with Dickens bicentenary, the Spinnaker Tower will be launching a Christmas Carol themed celebration with its Christmas Past, Present and Future event. Visitors can experience nostalgia and the fun of previous Christmases with toys from a ‘Christmas Past’ on the view decks, give a ‘Present’ of food to the local food bank in exchange for an admission discount and write hopes and dreams for 2013 on decorations to adorn the sparkling Christmas ‘Future’ tree. Sarah Webb, general manager at the Spinnaker Tower, commented: “A Christmas Carol is a classic and was recently voted the number one must-read book for children. With it being Dickens’ bicentenary year, we felt it was the perfect time to combine celebrating his outstanding writing talent with the magic of Christmas.” The Spinnaker Tower is open daily from 10.00am to 6.00pm (excluding Christmas Day). See www.spinnakertower.co.uk or call 02392 857520 to book in advance or to find out more! LEONA LEWIS: Since her meteoric rise to global fame, Leona’s incredible voice has captivated millions of people across the world. She’s broken countless sales records and smashed chart records universally. Her 2010 Labyrinth Tour won her critical acclaim as well as reinforcing her position as one of the most successful British female artists to date. Speaking about her coming tour she said. “I can’t wait to get out there and play my new songs. I had such fun on my last tour and I’m really excited about doing it again next year.” BIC Windsor Hall, Bournemouth, Fri 17th May Tickets: £35 - £55 call BH Live Tickets on 0844 576 3000, book online at www.bic.co.uk or visit the BIC or Bournemouth Pavilion Ticket Office in person. cHRISTmAS IN FAREHAm: Christmas begins at 4.30pm on Sunday 25th November when the town centre’s festive lights are switched on. This year will see outstanding new stylish
decorations along West Street which have been tailor-made to complement the street lamp columns. Hosted by our friends from The Breeze 107, the family fun starts at 11am. Local bands and choirs including Ashcroft Arts Centre Community Choir & Streetdance, Bodyrox Productions, Glee Club UK Fareham, Igloo Music, Love Soul Choir, Miss Hayley Fisher & First Night Nerves, The Offbeat Offensive, The Undecided and the TS Tennacity Band will take to the stage throughout the day filling the town centre with seasonal cheer. Gosport Solent Brass will round the event off with a sing a long carol concert. Award-winning children’s favourite Peppa Pig will make free meet-and-greet appearances at the Performance Podium during the day at 11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm. She will also come on stage at 4.30pm to switch the Christmas lights on. Cinderella’s Ugly Sisters (Richard Pocock and Mark Siney) from this year’s seasonal pantomime at Ferneham Hall will make a guest appearance and entertain with some traditional family humour.
mADAgAScAR LIVE!: Dreamworks and Stage Entertainment Touring Productions proudly present the first arena tour of Madagascar Live! in the UK, Join Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and the plotting Penguins as they escape from New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on a journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. This celebration of friendship is brought vividly to life by imaginative sets and costumes, joyous dance numbers and spectacular new songs bringing West End values to the arena environment. A cast of 25 characters take the audience on a journey from Central Park Zoo all the way to the beaches of Madagascar in a song-filled show for the whole family. BIC Windsor Hall, Bournemouth; Thurs 10th to Sun 13th January. Call BH Live Tickets on 0844 576 3000, book online at www.bic.co.uk or visit the BIC or Bournemouth Pavilion Ticket Office in person. Tickets: £20 - £50, Family ticket - £99
bRAVO FIgARO!: Comedian Mark Thomas is back by popular demand and the Comedian and writer returns to The Point with his new show Bravo Figaro! - A true tale of a builder’s love of opera, his battle with a degenerative illness and how to put on opera in a bungalow in Bournemouth. Thomas draws on his own relationship with his father for the piece, a personal and poignant tale that plunders the operatic themes of love, family, death and art. A self-employed builder, Thomas’s father has a passion for Verdi, Rossini, Puccini and Mozart. But when he is diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, his life begins to crumble. As his father descends into dementia so Thomas evaluates their relationship. Inspired by his parent’s love of opera, he takes three opera singers to Bournemouth and stages a concert in his father’s living room to try to connect with him through music. Expect a rollercoaster of emotions, with plenty of laughter along the way. The Point in Eastleigh on November 23rd at 8pm. Tickets £16.50. To book, call the box office on 023 8065 2333 or www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk
SWAN LAKE: Russian State Ballet and Opera House with music performed live by a Philharmonic Orchestra will bring an autumn experience of this delightful ballet to Southsea this month. Tchaikovsky’s classic will be sure to enchant. Composed between 1875 and 1876, and still scored to the original music of Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake remains one of the most well-known and loved ballets of all time. First performed at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre in 1877 as The Lake of Swans, the ballet tells the story of Odette, a young princess who is turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer and can only be saved by her prince’s everlasting love and eternal devotion, overcoming the forces conspiring to deceive and separate them. The world famous Russian State Ballet and Opera Theatre of Komi has been delighting audiences since 1958. THE KINGS THEATRE, Southsea on Friday 16th November at 7.30. Tel:023 9282 8282 or www.kings-southsea.com
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Solent Life has been venturing out across the region to capture and bring to you some images from the notable events of the past few weeks…
words & images by david rose-massom
BEACH OF THE DEAD
A little out of the Solent Life area but still an amazing event, if not a little strange, Beach of the Dead is Brighton’s world-renowned annual Zombie Walk. Now in its 6th year, it attracts 1000’s of lost souls who embrace the macabre spirit and wear some incredibly creative costumes, all in the name of Halloween.
AUTUMN FESTIVAL
We may be suffering with bad weather but the sun shone for a weekend in October when Sir Harold Hillier Gardens held AUTUMN FESTIVAL. It was a spectacular range of crafts, sculptures and art and even a chance to hold a beautiful barn owl. A photo and art exhibition in the entrance hall and a stroll around the beautiful gardens completed a great weekend.
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LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR exhibition is now open at Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood and Solent Life were invited for a sneak preview and to chat with Lymington based category winner, ‘Living The View’, Baxter Bradford. His stunning shot of the Round the Island race yachts from Hurst Point was well deserving of its award. The stunning exhibition runs till 25th November.
TUDOR REVELS
TUDOR REVELS reached St Michaels Square in Southampton at the end of September, when a Tudor Michaelmas Market brought colour as well as the noise and fun of a bygone era, to the front of the newly renovated and reopened Tudor House Museum.
CRAFT FAIR
A CRAFT FAIR chose one of the south’s best museums for its latest show. Explosions is the museum of Naval Firepower on Gosport’s waterfront and has on display everything from an arrow to an atomic bomb. It also has a lovely tea room that sits right on the water’s edge and overlooks Portsmouth Dockyard.
WINCHESTER ART MARKET
In Winchester the ART AND DESIGN MARKET which is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month is a collection of artists and artisans selling their crafts; ideal for unusual Christmas gifts but also great for getting some original artwork; everything from clothing, to painting, photos and nick-knacks. NOVEMBER 2012 •
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98 FUNTLEY ROAD, FUNTLEY FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE. PO17 SEE
(closed Mondays)
Chimney Specialists Ltd
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Jonathan Pearman: 07974 195874 William Pearman: 07793 116017 escapes@hotmail.co.uk
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02392 200874
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07958 410101 01489 578476
• Decorating • Tiling • Plumbing • Gardening • Coving • Plastering
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JAKE: 07557 763183 RICK: 07795 626807 01489 572330
Tel 01489 572 900
01489 583800
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● Garden Maintenance ● Lawn Mowing ● Bush & Hedge, Cutting & Pruning ● Planting & Replanting ● Patios & Decking ● Fencing & Walls
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We come to your home in our customised heated mobile grooming parlour Warm water Hydro Bath • Shampooing Flea Treatment • Conditioning • Turbo Drying Deodorizing • Clipping & Grooming ID Microchipping Recommended by vets Hair De-Shedding YOUR DOG DESERVES IT!
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New Roofs & Repairs to:
• Flat Roofs • Tiled Roofs • • Slate Roofs • • Re-Pointing of Brickwork • • Chimneys • • Valleys & Ridges • • UPVC Fascias & Guttering All Aspects of Property Maintenance Over 20yrs Experience. Fully Insured. Free Estimates.
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Two Saints & Chapter 1 Christmas Bash 2012 T
wo Saints and Chapter 1 are pleased to announce details of this year’s annual Christmas Bash to be held on 7th December at City College Southampton.
THIS YEAR, JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Our “Christmas Bash 2012” will take place on Friday 7th December at 7.00 pm, The hub, City College Southampton, Chapel Road, SO14 5GL. All proceeds from this very special evening will be used to help the people that we work with move on from supported housing so that they can celebrate next Christmas, in a home of their own. Included in our incredibly low price is a welcome Christmas Cocktail, three course dinner, entertainment and a Disco. Dress: Smart Casual
THE CHARITIES
In Southampton, Two Saints operates a Day Centre, a 56 bed hostel and supported lodgings as well as a private letting management service. We also run a range of learning services and a social enterprise. Chapter 1 offer support and accommodation in a variety of locations across the city to more than 100 young single people and young parents and families. The projects link hostels with shared houses and self-contained flats.
CHOOSE FROM 3 COURSES FOR ONLY £28
- Cream of pumpkin soup - Rustic Italian pate - Classic prawn and crayfish cocktail - Goats cheese and caramelised onion tart **** - Traditional pot roast turkey - Slow roast sirloin of beef - Grilled salmon supreme - Tagliatelle of wild mushrooms and coriander **** - Homemade Christmas pudding - soaked in brandy and rum - Baileys chocolate torte - Warm poached winter fruits - A fine selection of British cheeses
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eeded! Can you Help? We’re looking for a corporate sponsor! In exchange for a (Tax Deductable) donation of £500, your company will feature in the evening’s programme as sponsor and will be named as providing the entertainment. As well as having your own page in our programme, you will be named as sponsor in all press releases, on our event website, and the websites of both Two Saints and Chapter 1. We also need raffle & auction prizes!
Make a Difference BECOME A FRIEND OF TWO SAINTS Rebuilding lives for a brighter future
The support of Friends of Two Saints is vital to our success and we need more people to become Friends and help us to raise funds and develop our services. HOW DO FRIENDS MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
By helping people who are homeless achieve their future hopes and aspirations. Working together, Friends can promote the work of Two Saints and raise funds for new or existing activities e.g. job related skills development, sport, art & crafts (public finances do not pay for these things). Individual Friends can also support local Two Saints services by volunteering or visiting when there is an advertised open day. HOW DO I BECOME A FRIEND?
To find out more, or for details on how you can fundraise and help us to deliver life changing services please contact us on: 01329 234600 or visit our website WWW.TWOSAINTS.ORg.UK
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754 People helped to manage their mental health issues.
3000 People supported every year.
332 People helped to find paid work.
188 People helped to gain a formal qualification.
Web: www.twosaints.org.uk Tel: 01329 234600
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This vibrant development combines heritage architecture, new buildings, a wine bar and restaurant, the colourful working marina and harbourside walks. Ferry connections to Portsmouth take minutes and give you easy access to all the city’s attractions, which include the Historic Dockyard, museums and shops.
2 bedroom apartments from £165,000 For information call 023 9252 9054 Sales Suite open daily 10am – 5.30pm Royal Clarence Marina, Portsmouth Harbour, Gosport PO12 1AX
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Our vision for your future
Prices and details correct at time of going to press. Photography depicts Royal Clarence Marina.
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