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BBC’s Danny Leigh Opens Eastleigh Film Festival p22

Staycationing?

10 Fun Things to Do Locally for Free p18

The Breeze Talks to

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The Railway runs daily for Christmas holidays December 19th to January 3rd (except Christmas Day).

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Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway runs every weekend throughout the year and daily during all school holidays. The railway runs from its main station, Eastleigh Parkway to Monks Brook Halt and then back to Eastleigh Parkway between 10am and 4.30pm (4.00pm winter months) School summer holidays Running daily from 23rd July to September 6th Trains are usually steam hauled and the journey of 1¼ miles takes about 15-20 minutes. Monks Brook Halt gives an opportunity to visit the lakes,

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Friends Unlimited FRIENDS UNLIMITED is Southampton’s Premier Social Group, now in it’s 15th year. It has evolved into an active group for singles and couples wanting to make new friends.

We arrange pub meals, walks, quizzes, dinner dances, cinema & theatre trips, tribute nights, sports events, discos, American suppers, weekends away and much more!

We meet at the Master Builder, West End SO30 3AH from 8pm on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday in each month. To find out more, call:

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October

Fri 4 The ZZ Tops Sat 5 Ultimate Eagles Fri 11 ELO Again Sat 12 Animals & Friends Thu 17 Tom Robinson

& Band Fri 18 Fleetwood Bac Sat 19 Greenish Day Thu 24 Stereos MC’s Fri 25 The Abba Reunion

Tribute Show Sat 26 T Rextasy Wed 30 The Icicle Works

Thu 1 Snake Davis Fri 2 Peter Hook &

The Light Sat 3 Los Pacaminos Sun 4 Ben Montague Thu 8 The Blockheads Fri 9 Guns 2 Roses Sat 10 T’Pau Mon 12 Graham Parker

& The Rumour Fri 16 Too Petty Sat 17 Islands In The Stream Thu 22 Hayseed Dixie Fri 23 The Silver Beatles Sat 24 Dirty DC Mon 26 Mostly Autumn Wed 28 Y & T

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We have great fun in the office of Discover, sussing out all the events and activities going on locally from Winchester to Southampton, West Wellow to Wickham and Totton to Titchfield. There has been a notable increase in the number of festivals, both music and comedy, coming to the Solent area so we’re spoilt for choice in what to feature in your local Discover What’s On (see p6 & 44) – sorry, we can’t include everything!

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The big venues such as The Mayflower and The Guildhall have been attracting well-known names and shows for years but I’d like to give some publicity to the acts on your doorstep. The Berry Theatre and The Point are two local arts centres with a great line up this autumn most notably, Danny Leigh opening the Eastleigh Film Festival and Patrick Kielty, comedian with his new stand up show, Help! (see p22 for details) As well as celebrities, Bitterne & West End has its share of talented business people such as maths tutor, Caroline of Boostmaths and Toby, the Bitterne Handyman who is your local fix it man or Chris of Woody’s Garden Maintenance (who installed my fantastic automatic watering system!). All great businesses on your doorstep!

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Discover What’s On SUMMER BIRDS AT SWANWICK GUIDED WALK 30 Jul, 10.30-12pm Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, Sopwith Way, Swanwick, SO31 7AY Join reserves staff for a guided walk to find out about which birds are on the wing during the height of summer at Swanwick Lakes. (B) 01489 570240 SwanwickLakes@hiwwt.org.uk VICKY PARK FAMILY FESTIVAL 1 Aug, 10-5pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA A family fun day out. Bring a blanket and chill out in the sunshine whilst listening to live music from local bands. There will also be food and a selection of activities. Why not make a weekend of it by camping overnight? 02380 455157

CHAPEL SESSIONS 5 Aug, 8.15pm (Doors open 7.30pm) Chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton SO31 5DQ. Chapel Sessions presents an evening of Celtic influenced music from Carlos Nunez and his Band plus a few surprise guests. £23/£15.50 www.hants.gov.uk/shop 6

BIG BUG HUNT 5 Aug, (10-12 & 2-4) Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER How many bugs can you find in the Country Park? We will start by checking our moth trap, then move around to explore other parts of the park and then make a bug hotel to take home. Meet at Barnfield Kiosk (B) 01489 787055 £4 per child, one free adult per child.

DUELLING IN THE ROYAL NAVY 6 Aug, 7.30pm Gosport Discovery Centre, PO12 1BT Local author Mark Barton tells us about some of the duels that occurred within the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines, including the very last English duel which took place here in Gosport.

Tickets £3. 02392 523463 WICKHAM FESTIVAL 6-9 August A 4-day music and arts festival with a relaxed, friendly ‘folkie’ feel held in a scenic location. For tickets and line up contact www.wickhamfestival.co.uk 023 8071 1818 CHEESE AND CHILLI FESTIVAL 8-9 August North Walls, Devils Island, Gordon Road, SO23 7DD A variety of tasty local and regional cheeses and chilli-based products. Includes ale festival, craft markets, cookery demos and entertainment.

FRESH PRODUCE & CRAFT SALE 10 to 14 Aug, 10-3pm Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER Members of the QE2 Activity Centre Greenhouse Team will be selling their handmade crafts and fruit and vegetables grown at Manor Farm on the green outside the café and farm. Free (normal farm admission charge should you wish to visit the farm).

DINOSAUR DRAWING 12 Aug, 10.30-3.30pm SeaCity Museum, Civic Centre, Havelock Road Southampton, SO14 7FY Join paleo-artist Mo Hassan to learn how to draw prehistoric creatures using pen, pencil and digital illustration Age 8-15 (B) £15 www.seacitymuseum.co.uk 02380 834536

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BUTTERFLIES AT BURSLEDON 12 Aug, 11-3pm Bursledon Windmill Drop-in family workshop. £3 per child, adults free.

TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC 12 Aug, 11-1pm Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER Bring your own Teddy along to join us for fun activities and don’t forget your lunch box for a picnic in the country park. Meet at Barnfield Kiosk (B) 01489 787055 £4 per child, one free adult per child.

EXTREME STUNT SHOW 12 & 26 Aug, 7.30pm-9pm Hoglands Park, Southampton Extreme BMX show. BIG AIR is the name of the game this summer as the boys hit the air flying! Tickets available on the day or in advance (discounted) via 08444 771000. www.extremeeventseurope.com BOOMTOWN FAIR 13 to 16 Aug Matterley Estate Every kind of musical genre is celebrated at BoomTown, from ska, folk, gypsy, reggae, world, punk, pirate and disco to electroswing, jazz, blue-grass, bass, jungle and techno, all enjoyed in a spirit of unity and freedom. www.boomtownfair.co.uk Continued on page 44

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BEAUTY

We all know the risks, but when the sun is shining and we’re baring our pins on a golden beach, we can’t help but want a tan. Sometimes it’s OK to fake it, and tanning is one of those occasions. Don’t let the visions of Oompa Loompa lookalikes put you off; fake tans have come a long way and you no longer have to choose between milk bottle white or tangerine orange. For best results, wax or

Belle of the Beach Late nights, lazy days at the beach and endless mojitos… we do love summer holidays.

Whether you’re heading off for a week in the Canaries, catching a cruise ship to the Caribbean, or just taking the kids camping to Cornwall, feast your eyes on our pick of the latest beauty releases.

If you like ‘buying British’ you’ll love the new British Botanical Shower Cream from Elemis, which uses UK-sourced ingredients such as chamomile, lavender, rosemary and oats. It smells divine and is incredibly nourishing.

At £24 it is rather pricey, but definitely one to consider if you fancy treating yourself.

Looking for a sun cream that’s suitable for all the family? Try Green People’s Organic Children Scent Free Sun Lotion, £16.95.

It’s non-greasy and rubs in more easily than a lot of the other natural sunscreens on the market. Offering both UVA and

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UVB protection, with a choice of SPF 25 or 30, it offers great all round protection. Plus it’s packed with fruit and seed oils, including avocado, olive and aloe vera, and is kind to sensitive skin. It is water-resistant, but won’t survive a long swim in the pool, so do make sure that you reapply it regularly.

shave the day before, exfoliate well, then follow with a body lotion. Wait until the lotion is fully absorbed before applying the tan. New to the UK market is Aussie tanning brand Black Magic. Try the Black Magic Instant Tanning Mousse, £23, which is tinted, extremely easy to apply and comes with a mitt to keep your hands stain-free. www.blackmagictan.co.uk If late night cocktails have left your skin looking a bit lacklustre, or you just don’t fancy slapping on foundation in the heat, give Origins GinZing™ EnergyBoosting Moisturizer, £23, a go. Designed to ‘wake up’ tired looking skin and leave it with a healthier looking glow, it’s no surprise that this has quickly become one of Origins’

‘hero’ products. A 75ml limited edition version was released this spring, featuring a funky coffee bean lid, but it was snapped up pretty quickly. Still, you may be lucky and find one lurking at the back of a shelf in Debenhams…

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If you prefer a lipstick to a gloss, but hate the drying effect that some lipsticks can have, you’ll want to get your hands on one of the new Burt’s Bees Lip Crayons. 100% natural, the crayons use shea butter, jojoba oil and kendi oil to soften and moisturise your lips. I could still feel the difference by the next day. There are six shades available. My personal favourite is Sedana Sands – a natural pink with just a hint of caramel, which is perfect for summer.

Burt’s Bees Lip Crayons are priced at £8.99 and are available from Debenhams, Fenwick and www.burtsbees.co.uk.

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Come and be thrilled at the Romsey Show The Romsey Show, this year taking place on Saturday 12th September, certainly knows how to entertain the crowds.

As well as a spectacular lineup of events, attractions, demonstrations and a stunning array of animals, the main ring attractions are going to include Jason Smyth with his Adrenaline Tour, one of the UK’s leading quad bike and motorbike stunt riders who provides an unrivalled display of tricks and Patrick Kempe, who will be showcasing the wonderful Iberian horses and riders all in appropriate saddlery and costume.

Inspired by a stunt team he saw over 15 years ago, Jason Smyth set up the Adrenaline Tour in 2003 and has been addicted to the buzz ever since. With over 25 years of riding experience Jason is now challenging his stunt skills riding quad bikes and he is really looking forward to performing at the Romsey Show. He promises a sensational and awe-inspiring Show where the crowds will see him fly over 30 feet high, and 70 feet from ramp to ramp whilst

performing breathtaking aerial tricks. He will quad freestyle, catching items of memorabilia in mid-air and then awarding them to spectators, as well as the ever popular street style tricks where the action is brought close to the crowd.

Jason also does an informative and humorous commentary via a microphone in his helmet as he does his stunts! He interacts with the audience even whilst flying 70 feet through the air to really get them involved in the show but the entertainment doesn’t end there. He also has a display unit where the public are encouraged to come and see the machines, chat with the team and even sit on one of the quad bikes if they wish.

The other main ring attraction on hand to wow the crowd is Patrick Kempe who is going to kick the Show off to a flying start with his Iberian horses for a one-off performance.

A team of Spanish and Portuguese Lusitano horses will be put through their paces showing the crowds traditional

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tack and colourful costumes. The commentator will explain the whole display in an informative and entertaining way. Visitors will see young horses in the early stages of their training, advanced horses floating across the surface, forwards, sideways and backwards. The show will feature some work with the garrocha (the long pole used for rounding up cattle) and there will be a very jolly fellow who may need some help from the spectators. Once decorum has returned, you will be treated to the ever popular Flight of the Flags.

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Local Groups & Clubs WOOLSTON COMMUNITY CAFÉ First Tuesday of the month, 11am to 2pm St. Mark’s Institute, 37 Victoria Road SO19 9DY This new community cafe got off to a flying start last month with information about local organisations and opportunities, and even a free hand massage or taster session. Bring a friend or pop in to warm up after some shopping. Refreshments served for a small charge. All Welcome Free WiFi. Free entry.

07920 506341 WESTON ACTIVE TOTS Every Thursday, 11am - 2.30pm The Hope Centre, Weston, Southampton Weston active tots is a parent and child group for 0-5 year olds. The aim of the group is to encourage young children to get active whilst having lots of fun and to interact with other children. Equipment includes climbing frames, large push along toys and ride on toys and for the younger ones there are activity gyms, bouncers and a sensory play. It also gives parents/ carers a chance to relax and meet new people. The £2 entry fee includes a snack and a drink for your child. westonactivetots@ gmail.com COBBLES TODDLER GROUP Every Friday from 10-11:45am Cobbett Road Library, Bitterne SO18 1HL Activities for under 5’s and their parents. £1.50 per family Snack 12

included. Check with organisers for dates over holiday periods.

WOOLSTON SPRITUAL CENTRE Meets every Tuesday The Scout Hut, 261 Spring Road, Sholing SO19 2NZ An independent and free group of like minded people who meet to gather information, education and upliftment. The doors are always open to everyone. Calls for times and more information 02380 440902, 07884482040 POP IN CAFÉ Every Wednesday 10:30am to 12Noon Methodist Church Hall, St. John’s Road, Hedge End SO30 4DG Everyone is welcome to come for tea, coffee and a chat! Also second-hand books on sale for the first Wednesday of the month.

BITTERNE SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Meets every Tuesday, 2-3:30pm and 5-7pm Top of Lances Hill, 390 Bitterne Road Offering the following official services: Spiritual Naming, Weddings, Civil Partnership, Funerals, Memorial Services, Renewal of Vows. Regular events are held such as Meditation Classes, Diving Services, private readings and workshops.

07731938587 SOUTHAMPTON QUITTERS Every Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm Bitterne Health Centre A free NHS Stop Smoking Service offering friendly support. This drop in session meets every Monday. 02380 515221 BITTERNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Second Saturday of each month, 7pm United Reformed Church, near the Bitterne Precinct.

With 185 members, this society is dedicated to studying and researching the history of Southampton in general, but with

particular reference to the City areas east of the River Itchen.

Standard Membership £14 with other rates available.

THE STRIKING BACK CLUB Meet on Thursdays 10am to 12Noon Peartree Church Hall, Bitterne SO19 7GY A social club for people who have had a stroke. 02380 398345 HEDGE END FLOWER CLUB Meets on the first Tuesday of the month, 7:15-9:15pm 2000 Centre, St. John’s Road SO30 4AF Holding flower arranging demonstrations, talks and practice evenings. New members and visitors welcome. Phone Ann Slade: 02380 558571 JOIN THE WEST END SINGERS Meet every Wednesday from 7:30pm 2000 Centre, Hedge End SO30 4AF They are a mixed voice choir singing mainly a variety of modern music from the charts, films and hit shows. Currently looking for additional male voices. You do not need to read music, just sing in tune.

JOIN THE GLEE CLUB SINGERS Meet every Monday 7:15-8:15pm Drummond Community Centre, Hedge End Not a choir but a group of singers of all ages and abilities who like to sing. Singing is very therapeutic and really makes you feel good. Come along and enjoy yourselves.

SHOLING PENSIONERS CLUB We are a pensioners club in Butts Road who meet every Tuesday afternoon. We are very friendly and always welcome new members. Among the activities we have bingo, monthly outings, singers and speakers. For more information ring Christine 023 8044 7037

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University is a time for studying, socialising and watching cult movies, and gadgets play a crucial part in all of those activities. So what technology should your teen or twenty-something be packing?

A laptop or a tablet is essential, and now that Windows 10 is available there are stacks of great laptops at rock-bottom prices. Most of the market is concentrated in the sub-£300 price range, but if you can afford to spend a little bit more you’ll be rewarded with better screens, more storage and smoother processors - all of which come in handy for both work and play.

Office, it’s still worth looking at Microsoft’s free OneNote program, which is available for PCs and Macs, iPads, iPhones and Android and which is a truly superb note-taking application. Apps can be great for non-uni things too: we love Paprika for storing recipes, Readly for magazines and Spotify or Apple Music for tunes.

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Another wireless item to consider is a wireless speaker.

The best ones use Bluetooth to connect to computers, phones

Last but not least, there’s the smartphone. In the unlikely event that your child doesn’t already have one, a decent Android phone such as the Motorola Moto G costs less than £150. It’s easy to program your own number into the speed dial and create a wallpaper that says CALL YOUR MOTHER.

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Don’t forget about a printer, too, but make sure you look into the cost of cartridges: many firms use the Gillette model, where the razor is given away at a loss and the money is made on the blades. Inkjet printers are notorious for this, so a printer that costs £30 might cost twice as much to run as a printer costing just a little bit more.

Your child will need software too. Microsoft Office is the standard, although some specialist courses may require specialist software such as statistical analysis software.

If it’s Office, though, the Office 365 for University deal is superb value for money: It’s £59.99 for a four-year subscription that covers 2 PCs, Macs or tablets, including iPads and Android devices.

It also offers 1TB of online storage. If you don’t go for

One important issue for students is internet access.

If it’s available in their flat or halls of residence, great, but if it isn’t you might be better off with mobile broadband rather than messing around with the hassle of fixed-line broadband connections with their minimum contracts. Three’s MiFi device is a little box that connects to the phone network and offers a wireless connection for phones, tablets and computers. Prices start at £10.87 per month and the devices work anywhere with 4G data coverage, which means most big towns and cities.

or tablets, and if you avoid the very low end of the market you can get surprisingly good sound for surprisingly little money.

Decent wireless speakers start at around £200, although it’s possible to spend much more.

Unless you’re feeling flush and your child’s really into music, though, there’s no real need to do that.

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Wightlink Wight Challenge 2015 Enter now for the charity triathlon challenge on Saturday 26th September 2015. Teams of three cycle 19 miles, canoe 2 miles and run 8 miles on a well marked out course through the beautiful Isle of Wight countryside.

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sponsor and provides free travel to the island for those competing in the event. The challenge is also sponsored by several partners including: the IW County Press, IW Council, Vitabiotics, Clif Bar, Soreen and IW Adventure Activities.

The amazing charities benefiting from the event are Wessex Heartbeat, Sail 4 Cancer and The Rainbow Centre. They need your help now to raise much needed funds to continue providing their services.

it to be hard but also extremely rewarding. We encourage competitors to wear team colours or fancy dress but anything goes so get those running shoes on and start training.

To take on this triathlon with a difference please enter now at www.wightchallenge.co.uk or email info@wightchallenge.co.uk or call 07855022429 Entry Fee £45 and £100 requested per person for charity.

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Manor Farm Country Park On the banks of the River Hamble near Botley, Manor Farm offers 400 acres of woodland and open space. Step back in time and visit the Victorian working farm, complete with school room and blacksmith’s forge.

Hampshire County Council Parks Hampshire’s country parks and nature reserves offer a fantastic day out and things to do for all the family, with picnic sites, play areas, visitor centres, nature trails and plenty of fresh air. Check for seasonal opening times before travelling.

Spot Deer at Bolderwood Bolderwood is situated in the heart of the New Forest along the Ornamental Drive. Here you have a car park which is free of charge (although there is donation box) where you can park your car and go off and experience some of the great sites the New Forest has to offer.

It is one of the best places to see the deer as there is a purpose built platform which overlooks a large meadow. The platform is just a short walk from the car park.

The deer get fed every day throughout the months of April and September and it is here that you will find herds of fallow deer regularly gathering around as they wait for a Forestry Commission Ranger to come and feed them. If you are lucky and time it right you can watch them being fed from the viewing platform. The feeding takes place anytime (when a ranger is free) between 12.30 and 2.30pm.

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Hampshire Farmers’ Markets Each week Hampshire Farmers’ Markets take place across the county.

Celebrating the very best of local produce, visitors can explore the food stalls, watch cookery demonstrations and even sample some of the products!

Winchester Farmers’ Market is also the largest in the UK. Hampshire Farmers’ Markets can be found in Winchester, Alton, Emsworth, Petersfield, Ringwood, Southsea, Romsey and Lymington. Producers at Hampshire’s Farmers’ Markets are passionate about their products and committed to the highest standards of animal welfare.

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Explore The Coast Take a trip to the seaside! Hampshire has several beaches including Beachlands on Hayling Island which holds a European Blue Flag beach award. So on a hot summer’s day, why not go for a swim in the sea?

Hayling Island beaches - For child-friendly, clean beaches head to Hayling Island near Chichester which holds a European Blue Flag beach award. It also won the Tidy Britain Seaside Award in recognition of the cleanliness and superb facilities of its beaches. Its five mile long seaside shore along the south of the island is divided into West Beachlands and Beachlands, the busier seafront area of Hayling Island where the Blue Flag beach is located.

Hayling Island was the birthplace of windsurfing and remains a popular destination for watersport lovers.

Netley - Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley overlooks approaches to the port as well as the dramatic Fawley oil refinery - popular with young families for picnics, woodland walks and kite flying. Former site of the Royal Victoria military hospital, all that remains is the old chapel, now a visitor centre.

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Southampton City Art Gallery Southampton Art Gallery has a permanent collection of over 3,800 works of art, which span six centuries. The main exhibition hall, with its lofty ceiling and inter-locking arches, dominates the Gallery’s architecture.

The gallery offers an exciting programme of historic, modern and contemporary exhibitions where new art is shown within its historical context.

Southampton City Art Gallery has won several awards and continues to be one of Southampton’s most popular visitor attractions.

Discover The South Downs National Park The South Downs National Park is free to explore and its many pathways and trails make it the perfect place for a walk or cycle. Dotted with pretty villages and market towns, there’s lots to discover during a visit here.

Walk, cycle or ride on horseback along the 101 mile South Downs Way and enjoy the wonderful, rolling countryside, described by Bill Bryson as ‘some of England’s finest’. A unique feature of this landscape is the hanging woods or hangers. You can walk the Hangers Way, a 21 mile path from Alton to Queen Elizabeth Country Park through Selborne, Steep and Petersfield. www.nationaltrail.co.uk/south-downs-way 7

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Jane Austen Walks & Trails There are several free walks and trails tracing literary heroine Jane Austen’s footsteps in Hampshire. Whether you want to explore the pretty village of Chawton or the market town of Alton, there are plenty of important places of interest along the way.

Jane Austen Literary Walk A 4.5-mile circular walk in the heart of Jane Austen country.

Start at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton and follow in her footsteps across fields and through the village of Farringdon. Jane was inspired by this beautiful countryside to write and revise all her novels.

Map can be downloaded from www.easthants.gov.uk/visit-east-hampshire/walking-and-cycling-east-hampshire

The Round Table Visit the famous Round Table at Winchester’s Great Hall, then relax in Queen Eleanor’s Garden, a delightful re-creation of a medieval herbarium. Don’t miss the tempting gift shop too.

The Great Hall is home to the legendary Arthurian Round Table, which has hung there since 1348. The Table has been dated to the 13th or early 14th century and was probably constructed within the Hall. The names of 24 of the Knights of the Round Table are written around the edge of the table, surmounted by King Arthur on his throne. Guided tours available upon request. Group booking advised. Nearest parking at Tower Street Car Park. No charge but donations gratefully accepted.

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Itchen Valley Country Park There are 440 acres of woodland and meadows to explore in this small country park on the outskirts of Southampton. Play areas, visitor centre and café.

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Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve Explore 369 acres of Lower Meon Valley at Hillhead near Fareham, a haven for birds and other wetland wildlife.

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Southsea Castle It was from Southsea Castle that Henry VIII watched his beloved Mary Rose sink in the 16th century.

Since then the castle has stood through several wars and it played an important role as a military base for hundreds of years. Today it offers great views across the harbour and there is a friendly cafe which is open to visitors. Entry to the castle is free.

Netley Abbey & Cruise Ship Spotting - Southampton Netley Abbey is the most complete surviving Cistercian monastery in southern England. Visitors can explore the ruins, a place which have inspired many poets in times gone by. Across the road from the abbey sits the popular pebbled beach of Weston Shore. It is here you find avid cruise ship spotters watching ships sail along the Solent, one of the best viewing points along the coast.

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Eastleigh Film Festival With one-off interactive cinematic experiences and classic films in Eastleigh town centre, Eastleigh Film Festival puts the excitement back into the movies...

Film 2015’s chief critic Danny Leigh hosts opening night Eastleigh Film Festival launched last year to a great audience reception. Sold-out events included Dawn of The Dead at the Swan Shopping Centre, a mouthwatering screening of foodie flick Big Night at La Fenice restaurant, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see bowling comedy The Big Lebowski in Eastleigh’s Hollywood Lanes equivalent – AMF Bowling.

This year, the festival is set to return with a packed week of events and a little help from a big name in film journalism. Danny Leigh – co-host of BBC One’s flagship review show Film 2015 – will host the Festival’s opening night. Danny played an integral role in launching the inaugural Eastleigh Film Festival in 2014.

This time, Danny has selected his favourite films from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s at eastleighfilmfestival.com, and now it’s up to the public to choose the winning film. The favourite choice of classic movie will return to the big screen to open the festival this September. Here’s the choices so go online and help decide the winning films!

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Anvil Close, West End

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1970s The Conversation (dir: Francis Ford Coppola, 1974) Don’t Look Now (dir: Nicolas Roeg, 1973) Harold And Maude (dir: Hal Ashby, 1971) Picnic At Hanging Rock (dir: Peter Weir, 1976) The Warriors (dir: Walter Hill, 1979)

1980s Do The Right Thing (dir: Spike Lee, 1989) An American Werewolf in London (dir: John Landis, 1981) Repo Man (dir: Alex Cox, 1984) Scarface (dir: Brian De Palma, 1983)

“Coming to the first Eastleigh Film Festival in 2014 was a blast,” said Danny. “It was great to be at a festival where such imagination had been put into the films being screened, and where the target audience was the town itself.”

“I can’t wait to return for another week of excellent movies,” Danny added.

Eastleigh Film Festival runs from Monday 21st September to Saturday 26th September. Keep your eyes peeled on www.eastleighfilmfestival.com for what’s showing.

A good size four/five bedroom detached family home located in a private cul-de-sac within a short walk of West End Village centre. Benefits include garage with driveway and additional parking/ hard standing, double glazing, gas fired central heating, front and rear garden. Viewing is highly recommended.

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Wings of Desire (dir: Wim Wenders, 1987)

1990s The Blair Witch Project (dir: Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez, 1999) Delicatessen (dir: Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 1991) Heavenly Creatures (dir: Peter Jackson, 1994) Gattaca (dir: Andrew Niccol, 1997) GoodFellas (dir: Martin Scorsese, 1990)

Two bedroom end of terrace house situated in the popular Chartwell Green development. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance porch, lounge, kitchen, dining room, two bedrooms and bathroom.

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One of the finest examples of a detached family residence in the much sought after Telegraph Woods area. This stunning house has recently undergone an extensive program of renovation and refurbishment to an exacting standard to create a wonderful contemporary home with a vast array of new quality fixtures and fittings.

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Immaculate extended three bedroom semi detached house situated in a sought after development in Netley. The spacious accommodation briefly comprises entrance porch, lounge, kitchen/diner, family room, utility room, downstairs shower room, three bedrooms and family bathroom.

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Three bedroom semi-detached bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac which has recently undergone updating to include new central heating, refitted kitchen, updated bathroom and updated electrics.

Luxury two bedroom second floor apartment located close to the centre of West End. This immaculate accommodation would appeal as a retirement property with lifts providing access to all floors as well as first time buyers alike.

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Well presented two bedroom house situated on the desirable Quob Farm Close development.

Benefits include two allocated parking spaces, front and rear garden, double glazing, gas fired central heating and no onward chain.

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AL MURRAY: ONE MAN, ONE GUVNOR 20 Sep, 7.30pm Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican (and politician) Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense.To celebrate this milestone, join this icon on his twice extended sell-out tour One Man, One Guvnor.

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