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Editor’s Letter

CAMPING IN COMFORT Before the arrival of our children 20 years ago, my husband and I used to have a small boat.

Kevin would love to have another (boat that is, not child) but all the preparation and launching only to see the clouds roll in, puts me off.

Still, we like the idea of being out for the day or a weekend and going to outdoor music events too, which often finds us in a field some distance from home.

So, we pushed the boat out (ha!) and bought a second-hand campervan in January.

Aside from the purchase price and the very reasonably priced insurance, I figured that a root around the back of the kitchen cupboard for pots and pans and my spend would be done. Hmm, wrong.

The speedo wasn’t working; we knew that when we bought it. Then it needed a service

and a cambelt change, and some welding underneath. And some hoses for drainage from the sink had split. We weren’t planning a ‘proper’ holiday this summer, which is just as well really.

However, I do need to give credit to Independent Car Servicing. We use them for the cars anyway but we needed to go somewhere that had room to get a tall campervan up on a ramp. And double credit for being honest and telling us that the tyres didn’t need changing even though we’d asked.

But remember those couple of warm days in February? We went down to Bournemouth and into the New Forest and loved it - it’s fantastic fun.

If you can afford a bit more, take yourself down to Viscount Caravans (see page 27) for a great range of campervans and caravans; if you can’t, visit anyway and buy the accessories for a cheaper one. No, hadn’t budgeted for that either!

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HAPPY NEW MARCH

By Catherine Rose March sweeps in on the coat tails of winter and it is not unknown for it to snow. Despite this, in the Northern Hemisphere, 1st March is meteorologically the first day of spring.

The old saying that ‘March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb’ is perhaps appropriate.

Dubbed ‘Hlyd’ by the Anglo-Saxons for ‘loud’ or ‘rugged’ (thought to refer to March winds), it is the month of the vernal equinox when the hours of day and night are split equally. By the end of March, spring is truly in the air and it remains the herald of longer, warmer days with its oceans of daffodils and narcissi.

March is also a first for another reason. Its name comes from the Latin Martius, the Roman God of War, and it was the first month in the Roman calendar. This was traditionally a time for a feast known as Tibilustrium to celebrate the end of winter, and it was also a time for warmongering and invasions.

It is an ominous month in other ways too. The well-known Shakespearean quote “Beware the Ides of March” refers to 15th, when the first full moon of the Roman year appeared and Caesar was assassinated at the Senate. There is also an old superstition that if Easter falls on 25th or Lady Day, then disaster for England will follow:

‘When my Lord falls in my Lady’s lap

England beware of some mishap.’

Interestingly, this was the case last year and many consider 2016 to have been disastrous for the UK with Brexit, the US election results, and the untimely deaths of a larger than usual number of

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British icons.

25th March remained New Year’s Day in Great Britain until the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in 1752, but it is still the first month in other cultural calendars even today.

Another popular phrase, ‘mad as a March hare’ was coined as early as 1500 after the lively March mating rituals of the hare. The Victorian author Lewis Carroll subsequently used the March Hare for a character in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Most people born in March will fall under the zodiac sign Pisces: the final sign that is said to capture the traits of all the eleven that precede it.

Pisceans are known for being creative, imaginative, sensitive and compassionate, so it is rather a revelation to learn that more British Prime Ministers were born in March than in any other month.

Celebrated across the globe, March also brings the Feast of St Patrick on 17th - a lively celebration of Irish culture. A 5th century missionary and bishop, St Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland whose designated day is a national holiday for partying and “the wearing of the green”. The Irish shamrock emblem with its three leaves is said to have been adopted as an explanation of the Holy Trinity when missionaries were converting the pagan Irish to Christianity. 2017 will see a parade, festival and other events in London to mark the event.

In celebrating March, perhaps we should take a shamrock leaf out of the Irish book rather than following the Roman example. But whatever you do this month, try not to be a mad March hare!

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Living rooms

• Use a scale plan of your room with cut out mini furniture items, and move these around until you find the right positions.

• The alcoves either side of a chimney breast are perfect for creating extra storage.

• For maximum light, fit a pole or track that overhangs far enough each on side of the window to allow the curtains to be drawn right back.

• Avoid using a central hanging pendant as the only light source, but add in table lamps, floor lamps and wall lamps for a more flexible and flattering ambience.

• Consider ways to disguise the TV when not in use – can you adapt a piece of furniture, such as an armoire, so that it sits behind closed doors when necessary?

Kitchens • Have tall cupboards at one end of your cupboard run, with the hob nearby and plenty of worktop space between the hob and the sink. Add the dishwasher on the other side of the sink.

• If possible, make worktops 700mm deep instead of 600mm, to give more working space and to better accommodate a large sink.

• In an open-plan kitchen, choose quiet appliances, and design so the washing up is hidden from the view of the dining table.

• Paint the inside of a wall cabinet door with blackboard paint to give somewhere to write a shopping list.

• Base cabinets on legs, or recessed plinths, make the room seem larger.

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• Add a blackout lining to your curtains, or choose wooden shutters for additional sound and draught-proofing, and security.

• Swing-arm lights on either side of the bed free up space on bedside tables.

• A blanket box at the end of the bed is ideal for storing bedding and doubles as a seat.

Children’s rooms • Kids’ tastes change rapidly so keep the walls, floors and major items of furniture relatively neutral and just change accessories, such as rugs, cushion covers and lamp shades, as necessary.

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• A high-level bed provides space beneath for study, play or storage.

• Fit a dimmer switch so you can adjust the light from bright for playing or reading to soft and calm at bedtime.

• Storage is all-important. Felt tips and paint brushes can be kept in tins, though beware of sharp edges. For storing tiny Lego sets and the like, ice cream tubs or shoe boxes are ideal.

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THE HAMPSHIRE KITCHEN COMPANY Having only recently completed our relocation from the Titchfield area of Hampshire to Chandlers Ford, The Hampshire Kitchen Company would like to introduce ourselves.

German kitchen brands, renowned for precision engineering, exceptional quality and a sleek finish at a competitive price. Schüller strives to remain one step ahead in the world of kitchen design, creating new ranges that deliver a fresh approach, but maintains the high quality and reliability customers have come to expect.

Here at The Hampshire Kitchen Company we pride ourselves on our quality of both service and kitchens. We have a wealth of experience in top of the range English and German kitchens behind us, and we draw on this experience as a resource in every dealing we have with our customers, we believe that buying a kitchen should be a pleasant and exciting experience. Every customer will receive a detailed CAD Design along with a quote including itemised Unit pricing and separate building costs down to decorating if required. Our fitters have many years of experience and are, we feel, some of the best in the industry. We always try to support local businesses, whilst ensuring that the quality of the work will live up to that of our highest standards. We will project manage each kitchen to completion, providing peace of mind for the customer throughout the whole process. You are always welcome to visit us in our Chandlers Ford showroom and you will always receive a friendly warm welcome from our staff.

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English Kitchens The Hampshire Kitchen Company can supply both In-Frame Kitchens as well as the equally popular Lay-on door design. Both these individual kitchens will be fitted with the best of our contemporary fixtures and fittings. The range is versatile, with a great variety of finishes, and can be tailored to any environment. These sturdy kitchen ranges provide a modern outlook on a refined and sophisticated style.

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The ‘Afterlife’ of Social Media From posting and tweeting, to linking and liking, social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are no longer just the playground of the young.

More and more people of all ages are messaging, networking and sharing moments of their lives with others, but what happens to all that personal content after a person is no longer with us?

Comments made and photos shared on Facebook, ‘tweets’ put on Twitter and blogs or articles published on website are all referred to as ‘Digital Assets’. The term also includes videos put on YouTube, music on Soundcloud and even CV and professional details LinkedIn profiles .

At the moment, there is no specific law in the UK, to deal with digital assets upon death and so we have to rely on existing copyright UK law.

The difficulty is when there is a clash between a family wanting to enjoy old pictures and memories on Facebook (effectively keeping the person ‘alive online’) and the internet service provider (ISP) which owns the server on which digital assets are stored. All ISPs have privacy policies and term and conditions to protect an individual’s privacy and the confidentiality of their digital assets after their death.

Assuming that digital assets are original works that have been created using independent effort (i.e. you took your own “selfie”), there is no doubt

that the individual owns the copyright to them.

This automatic right continues for seventy years after a person’s death. Then the rights pass to the deceased’s personal representatives, usually beneficiaries named in a Will.

Whilst beneficiaries may have their benefactor’s logins and passwords, accessing an online account without specific authority (and because the person is dead they cannot grant it) could be an offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990.

In addition, terms and conditions of the ISPs often prohibit account holders from recording and passing on the details of logins and passwords to reduce the risk of hacking.

A few ISPs do allow users to nominate someone else to have access to their digital assets following your death, but only a few. Until the law and ISPs catch up, the best advice is to put some thought into planning ahead in a Will or make effort to decide what you want to leave online, deleting accounts and passing on information as appropriate before death.

The default position of the ISPs is to delete a profile that has been inactive for a certain period of time and, if that is actioned, you and your family will lose the digital legacy you chose to leave for them.

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And Another Thing...

Tom and the business opportunity

by Tom Hughes

Sarah was tidying up in the lounge when she chanced upon my newly purchased motoring publication.

“Ferrari Owner? Tom? Have we won the lottery?”

I entered carrying a cardboard box. “Not yet dear, but soon we will be rolling in it!”

“Tom, what are all these boxes doing in the hall? And why have you got a funny look in your eye?”

“I’m excited, that’s all. In these boxes is our future…our fortune.”

Unimpressed, Sarah ran a knife down the packing tape and opened up the carton. “Why have you got boxes of coffee and tea? Don’t tell me you’re opening a cafe because the hours are a killer and…”

“Don’t be silly. And this isn’t just any old coffee or tea, darling, this stuff is special coffee - it’s the elixir of life. It lowers cholesterol, promotes good health and generally makes you feel fantastic!”

“Well that’s very nice, darling, but why have you bought so much? This lot will last us a lifetime.”

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down on one of the boxes and put her head in her hands. “Tom, first it was water filters, then it was perfume, then it was vacuum cleaners, then it was those buy-to-let seminars. Do you remember them? If I hadn’t stopped you we’d be homeless by now.”

My sheepish grin gave it away. Sarah strode into the kitchen and after a hefty shove managed to squeeze into the garage.

“Tom, you can’t move in here.”

It was obvious that Sarah viewed my shrewd investment as just another one of my hairbrained schemes. I felt that she deserved an explanation. “Sarah darling, this is a new way of doing business. This is Multi-Level Marketing.”

“So you’ve signed up for yet another pyramid scheme.”

Before I could protest there was a knock on the door. “Hi Uncle Billy, what brings you here?” asked Sarah.

“Tom said there was a meeting tonight? A business opportunity? I could do with a few extra quid on top of my pension. And so could cousin Arthur.” And so, before you could say Bentley

Continental, our front lounge was full to the brim with relatives, neighbours and, bizarrely, the man who had arrived to read the gas meter. Flip chart in place, there was hushed chatter as I nervously paced the 80% wool twist. Then disaster - Sarah entered with a tray full of steaming hot PG Tips.

Incensed, I shooed her back into the kitchen.

“No, it’s a business opportunity,” I beamed.

“Are you insane woman? Now pour that away and open a box of my product. Then wait until the end of the presentation when they can all have a taste.”

Had she never seen Dragon’s Den?

“Sorry, can I just get into that cupboard? I need to take a gas reading.”

Then it was time to present my pitch to my potential distributors. Carefully, I explained that once they became one of my downline, I would earn a royalty from each bag of tea they sold.

Realising from the look on Uncle Billy’s face that my future wealth was not the main motivation for him being there, I skilfully changed tack.

“And of course, if you recruit your own distributors, then you get your own royalties!”

A voice from the back (Mr Green from number 11) piped up, “So it’s a pyramid selling scheme?”

“Well I’m not convinced, and while you’re at it, any chance I can have my hedge clippers back?”

Another hand went up. Feeling threatened, I decided to deal with the doubters head on. “Listen pal, if you’re not on board, you’re free to go.”

Finally, Sarah appeared with the elixir of life - the herbal coffee. My captive audience began sipping.

They looked around at their fellow delegates. Then they took another sip to confirm my worst fears. It was absolutely horrible. As the last of my audience departed Sarah, shaking her head, had some advice for me.

“Look Tom, you don’t have to prove anything to me. I think you’re wonderful as you are.”

Beaming, I went to hug her. She responded with a shove. “Listen Richard Branson, you can have a hug after you’ve emptied the garage and taken that lot to the tip!”

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Audi has moved the game on with its new Q5 but not ruined a recipe that has won it so many admirers. Stylish, comfortable and great to drive, it’s now packed with even more clever technology and features. With best in class performance and economy, and some highly tempting optional extras, we’d be very surprised if any of its rivals managed to usurp it at the top of the sales charts any time soon.

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It’s All Right For Some!

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It wasn’t always that way though, as they sometimes need to be reminded. Here’s a list of conversation starters, with just a hint of exaggeration.

Our childhood was so deprived...

• At Christmas we each got an orange painted stone.

• The school dinners were leftovers - from the dinners at other schools.

• We were told that the radio only worked at teatime.

• We shared a toilet with the municipal baths.

• We had a single pair of socks between three of us - a brown one and a blue one.

• Our Father Christmas letter simply read: all donations gratefully received.

• We made all our own decorations out of last year’s decorations.

• We glued pencil shavings together to make a new pencil.

• It was a treat to be sat outside the pub with a lemonade.

• As dad was a keen gardener, we had to follow the rag and bone horse until we’d collected a bagful.

• We were only allowed to stay up late to watch programmes we couldn’t understand.

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has the great pottery throwdown fired you up?

By Kate McLelland The BBC’s Great Pottery Throwdown finished in December after its second series of six programmes. Made by the team that produced The Great British Bake Off, it aimed to find Britain’s hottest pottery stars and, like Bake Off, it has helped the British public to understand more about the creation of artisan products, whether that’s a sourdough loaf or a set of stackable breakfast bowls.

Learning about the intricacies of pottery making has been a revelation to viewers who had previously not given much thought to the process, and since the series ended many have been eager to try it for themselves. So if you’re thinking of joining a pottery class, what are the basic things that you should know before you start?

It’s messy!

Think of two toddlers playing in a muddy field and multiply that image by ten to understand how you’ll look after your first go on the potter’s wheel.

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It’s not all about the wheel

There are two very different ways of making objects out of clay. Hand building, as the term suggests, doesn’t require a potter’s wheel: you will either make long, thin rolls of clay and build them up into a single shape (known as a pinch pot) or roll the clay out into slabs and join the pieces together with liquid clay to create a square or rectangular shape (slab pot).

The expression ‘throwing’ comes from the way the clay is thrown onto the centre of a flat, spinning tray (the potter’s wheel) and squeezed into shape as it revolves at speed. You’ll need quite a lot of strength in your hands to do this, as well as patience. Inevitably the first few times you try, the clay will either slide off the wheel or you’ll make a perfect, cylindrical shape only to see it twist and warp at the very last minute.

It’s slow

If you’re one of those people who likes to see instant results, pottery making may not be right for you, as the production of finished objects takes time. When a piece is first made the clay is loaded with water and must be thoroughly and evenly dried out before it can be fired. That’s a minimum of a week for freshly made (or ‘green’) objects.

It’s a science as well as a craft

Making the initial clay shape is just part of a process that ends with a hard material that in some cases is almost as durable as stone. A pottery oven (kiln) is not the same as a domestic oven and an apprentice potter will need to learn how clay and

glazes react when heated to high temperatures.

The process of heating clay and glazes to reach their optimal point of melting is usually achieved over two steps. Bisque firing is the first stage, where unglazed pots are heated just enough for them to be able to take the glaze that will give them their final, glossy finish.

Once glazes have been applied the pots go back into the kiln for the glaze firing. At this stage pots must be kept completely apart or the glazes will melt on to each other and bond the pots together.

It needs space and investment

You may be happy to continue working with others as you learn your craft at a local pottery class, but eventually you might decide to go it alone. If so, you will need to find additional space for your hobby. A large shed or a garage with electrics connected would be ideal, provided there is adequate room for the wheel and the kiln, a surface to paint and glaze your pots and places for them to dry before firing. However the equipment

you’ll need can be costly: expect to spend between £600 and £2,000 on a potter’s wheel and £1,000£4,000 on a kiln, and that’s without all the accessories and materials you’ll need to make the pots themselves.

Taking up pottery making can be hugely satisfying and rewarding but it’s not a hobby you can simply pick up and put down again. It may take several weeks for you to make your first pottery objects and it could take considerably longer before you are proficient enough to create objects you might offer for sale. If you are still keen to have a go, the Hotcourses website (www.hotcourses.com) has a list of over 1,000 courses available in the UK. Once again, the BBC has opened our eyes to a craft that has been largely overlooked in recent years. The Great Pottery Throwdown may not eventually prove as successful as The Great British Bake-Off, but at least it has helped us to understand the skill, passion and commitment required to make a simple pottery object that can be used and enjoyed for years.

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Hockley Meadows Farm Appeal Supporters of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have raised £153,000 towards the purchase of Hockley Meadows Farm in Twyford.

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• The 31 acre farm has been put up for sale by the farmer, as he is retiring. To ensure that the land is protected from future development or intensive farming, he has kindly offered to sell the farm to the Wildlife Trust at market value of £400,000.

• A generous gift in a Will from a Winchesterbased support met half the purchase price, with an additional £153,000 being donated to the Wildlife Trust in response to its appeal for help.

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Another great idea comes from late-night TV advertiser JML. Its £39.99 Simply Straight brush is a heated ceramic brush that promises to combine two essential items: your brush and straighteners.

According to the Mirror it works really well - it’s not quite as effective as separate brushes and straighteners, but it comes awfully close and is very, very quick.

One of the current trends in hair styling is steam.

Stylers such as the Remington CB4N Flexibrush can be used without it, or you can pop some water in, wait 60 seconds and get fabulous, not frizzy, results. The Flexibrush was a cult classic in the 1990s, and Remington says it brought it back because it was getting 50 calls a week from people wanting to buy one.

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There are lots of gadgets for hair removal too, from the usual epilators and shavers to more high-tech options such as IPL hair removal. IPL uses pulses of light to get rid of unwanted hair, and while it works brilliantly we’ve got bad news for anyone with ginger or light blonde hair, or very dark skin: IPL only works on darker hair colours on lighter skin tones.

Prices aren’t as frightening as they used to be - for example, the £350 Philips Lumea SC2004/11 is currently on sale for a more reasonable £219 - and you can use them anywhere. Some models are even okay to use on your face. The downside is that they can take some time, so for example you should allow half an hour to do your legs.

IPL is available for men too, although they aren’t recommended for use on your face or on anything more sensitive than the bikini line. Devices for men or sold as unisex devices tend to be more expensive for example, the Remington i-Light Pro is £299 and the Philips Lumea for Men is £350 - but they do work, provided you don’t have ginger or light blond hair. A big advantage for men is that unlike other hair removal methods, IPL doesn’t have stubbly regrowth, irritate your skin or lead to ingrowing hairs.

There are plenty of grooming gadgets for men too.

Facebook is full of ads for innovative razors and gadgets such as the £19 RazorPit Blade Sharpener.

For hair removal elsewhere there’s no shortage of electric groomers, shavers and combined head and body trimmers, but shop around: recommended retail prices can be hilariously high, but retailers often sell the kits at huge discounts.

That applies to women too: beauty gadgets vary wildly in price between retailers. It’s worth picking a favourite and using a comparison site such as pricespy.co.uk to make sure that looking good won’t be bad for your bank balance.

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SWIFT FITNESS 1. “Summer bodies are made in winter”. Far too many of us chose to use the winter months for hibernating and procrastinating. Dark, long evenings of television, food and alcohol and before you know it, the pounds have crept on.

As spring arrives you have to work extra hard to put it all right; often by crash diets that don’t work long term. Wouldn’t it be better and much healthier, to keep fit and toned during the winter, so you feel good all year long?

2. Once you’ve got going, you don’t notice the weather. Honestly, the hardest part is getting out the door. Whether it is dark, wet or freezing cold...you just enter our class “bubble”. Plus, when it is dark there is no one else around... just us. If you’ve ever felt self-conscious when exercising, come in the dark and be safe in the knowledge that no one else can see you!

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4. No matter the weather, outdoor exercise is ALWAYS a good workout. In fact, the colder it is, the more calories you’ll burn! As instructors, we have experienced all weather and no matter the conditions, we can run sessions that are fun, safe and hard work. Loads of calorie burning is guaranteed!

5. You breathe some very fresh air. The winter months are often spent dashing from one centrally heated building to another. Not only does this leave you feeling zapped of energy and tired, but can also make you more susceptible to headaches, colds and germs.

6. Many people suffer from SAD syndrome during the winter and even if you don’t, feeling slightly miserable seems to be the norm. Bootcamp and outdoor exercise quite simply, makes you feel happier. The mixture of exercise, which releases endorphins and being outside will leave you destressed, less anxious and feeling good.

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DON’T KNOCK IT TILL YOU’VE TRIED IT! Outdoor workouts are fun, challenging and one of the fastest ways to get fit. You burn more calories exercising outside, fresh air lifts the spirit (yes, even in the rain!) and you experience a wonderful sense of freedom to laugh and let go.

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I do love a good multi-tasker, especially one that smells as good as Darphin’s Revitalising Oil. I keep a bottle by my desk for a quick daily mini-facial. I also use it as a body oil, straight after a bath.

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Love trying new products? You might want to think about signing up for a mystery beauty box. Priced from around £9 per box, they’re filled with a selection of luxury beauty goodies, from makeup to moisturiser, and usually worth at least twice what you’ve paid. Normally, you won’t find out what you’re getting until the box arrives, but

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GIPSY MOTH IV RETURNS TO BUCKLER’S HARD Fifty years ago, Sir Francis Chichester set sail on the Beaulieu River to become the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe. Gipsy Moth IV is now on show again at the bottom of the High Street, where Sir Francis originally kept her before setting sail on his epic voyage.

Gipsy Moth IV will be open to Buckler’s Hard visitors between 10am and 4.30pm on 14 - 17 April 2017. It’s a rare opportunity to climb on board the famous yacht for a tour and learn more about her record-breaking history and amazing story.

More tales and artefacts from the voyage are on show in the attraction’s Maritime Museum, including a map, personal items from the adventure and records of the floodings and even a capsizing which put the journey at risk.

Plans to celebrate the anniversary of the homecoming to Buckler’s Hard in September 2017 are already underway.

“It is a beautiful spot and keeps her much more visible to the public as she is moored at the bottom of the ‘street’ between the old shipwright’s cottages. We all feel that this is a wonderful place for her to be, especially as this is where Sir Francis originally kept her before heading off on his circumnavigation.”

A Record Breaking Adventure Sir Francis Chichester, the son of a clergyman, set a number of world firsts and records through his successful voyage. He was the first person to sail solo around the earth and the fastest circumnavigator with his record of nine months and one day, which was almost twice as fast as the previous record.

To prepare for the voyage, Buckler’s Hard shopkeeper Mrs Rhoda Martin’s task was to preserve eggs by covering the shells with liquid paraffin and de-eyeing hundreds of potatoes to prevent them from sprouting. According to the provisions list he took 156 eggs and 30lbs of potatoes on the outward journey.

Sir Francis sailed from Buckler’s Hard on August 12th 1966 for trials on the Solent before finally leaving Plymouth on August 27th. After 226 days at sea, with only one stop in Sydney, the 65-year-old sailor and former aviator finally returned to Buckler’s Hard on September 17th the following year. He had travelled a staggering 29,630 miles in the 54ft ketch. Weeks after his circumnavigation, Sir Francis was knighted for “individual achievement and sustained endeavour in the navigation and seamanship of small craft”.

For the ceremony, the Queen used the sword which had been used by her predecessor, Queen Elizabeth I, to knight the adventurer Sir Francis Drake who was the first Englishman to complete a circumnavigation with his crew. Sir Francis was also later honoured on a postage stamp, which showed him aboard Gipsy Moth IV and he still holds a special place in maritime history. Asked why he undertook the journey, Sir Francis Chichester said simply: “Because it intensifies life.”

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I LOVE FOOD. PUBS. AND MY DOG, WHISKY And not always in this order. Which means that I like taking my very energetic 2-year-old cavapoo for walks all around the beaten tracks of Hampshire. That’s a treat for him. And then I like stopping on my way home via a pub for a drink – or two. That’s a treat for me.

There is even one pub I know that is sooooo crazy about our four-legged friends that they call themselves “the most dog friendly pub in the forest”. And oh my, Whisky would agree. The Compass Inn in Winsor is a true haven for dogs, where they get doggy meals and treats from the chef. They run monthly dog walks too!

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me 52 rums, 37 gins, 20 whiskies, too many beers and ciders to count as well as the best and biggest burgers in town, I tend to listen to the call and spend a lot of time there with my dog.

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When in Southampton, I also tend to go to Highfield for a walk in the woods.

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Jane’s Army Sought 2017 brought news to the Romsey Cancer Support Centre (RCSC) that Jane Scarth House had been given planning permission for a change of use and an extension to 37a The Hundred. This means that the work can now start to prepare this as the new home for Jane Scarth House.

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Recipe

thai green curry

Serves 4 Ready in 35 minutes

This classic curry is great for a mid-week family supper – it’s quick to make and tastes delicious!

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1. Cook the rice in a large pan of boiling, lightly salted water for about 15 minutes until tender, or follow the packet instructions.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the pepper and courgette and fry for a further minute.

3. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink, stirring all the time. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked.

Stir in the soy and fish sauces and lime juice.

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THE WALL is a unique project working to build a national Christian monument to answered prayer and it launched in Westminster last month at an event I was blessed to attend. It will be built somewhere in the Midlands near a major motorway (think Angel of the North) from one million bricks, each representing a single prayer. It is being led by Richard Gamble who is a remarkable man following a dream - and answering a call.

What’s equally exciting is that Winchester based Snug Architects are one of the five shortlisted designs for what is an international competition being overseen by RIBA. You can view Snug’s entry via www.snugarchitects.co.uk and find out more about THE WALL as well as contribute at www. thewall.org.uk February saw my annual opportunity to address 82

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Sponsored by Winchester Business Improvement District, the event is an opportunity for businesses across the area to meet up, share experiences, and hear an update from me on the national, international and local business scene.

After providing a detailed report on the current buoyant labour market and an update on the Government’s approach to Brexit, I took questions from the floor including the ongoing business rates revaluation, immigration, planned works J9 of the M3 Junction how the UK should work responsibly with President Trump. As ever, I welcome constituents’ engagement on these (and all other) issues.

Don’t forget my ongoing PMQ ballot to which I have now added Wednesday 22nd March 2017 so do add your name to the draw via www.stevebrine. com/PMQs or via 01962 791110.

Finally, you can find more about my other work, in Chandler’s Ford and of course in Westminster, via my website which includes my regularly updated Brexit mini-site at www.stevebrine.com/brexit Steve Brine MP, Winchester & Chandler’s Ford

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HOW TO HEDGE There is nothing better than a living boundary around or within your garden, and it is difficult to beat a hedge.

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First, prepare the area by forking the soil over thoroughly and remove large stones, debris and pernicious weeds. This also helps to break up any compaction and to aerate the soil, making it a better place for plant roots. You should fork in well-rotted garden compost, manure or proprietary compost if the soil is either very sandy and light or very heavy with clay, and at the same time incorporate a complete fertilizer. Don’t plant right up against an existing fence, as the plants won’t grow well.

At this time of year you can create a hedge very effectively using ‘bare-root’ plants, but if you want to plant a hedge at any other time you will need container-grown plants. If using pot-grown plants, water them thoroughly and then carefully remove each plant from its pot. If the roots are tightly packed, tease them out firmly before planting.

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Euonymus Firm the soil around each so that it is in good contact with the roots.

Hedging plants should generally be spaced about 30-45cm apart. For a thicker or denser hedge, plant two parallel rows, each with a 45cm spacing between the plants, but positioned so that the planting is staggered like bricks in a wall. Once the whole hedge is planted, water the soil thoroughly to help settle the soil around the roots and so allow the plants to establish. On windy sites or with larger plants use small, temporary stakes such as bamboo canes to stabilise the plants. Keep the hedge well watered, especially during dry or windy weather. The first 18 months is the most vital period.

Some great hedging plants:

• Yew - a formal, evergreen hedge.

• Thuja - a stunning conifer hedge for year round colour.

• Beech - a deciduous plant that gives a good effect for much of the year. Both purple and green-leafed forms.

• Hornbeam - great as a neatly clipped hedge, but more prone to mildew than beech.

• Cypress – excellent if kept well clipped and cut back regularly.

• Pyracantha - spiny evergreen with pretty creamy-white flowers and red-orange or yellow berries.

• Privet - the classic town hedge.

• Euonymus - evergreen, some variegated green and cream, others green and yellow.

• Hawthorn - deciduous and potentially thorny, good for wildlife.

• Blackthorn - deciduous and very thorny, with pretty white flowers followed by sloes – but can easily get too vigorous!

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Ex-Thornden Students Collaborate for Charity Ben Metson, 20, from Winchester, is studying for a BA(Hons) Music Technology Specialist degree run by the London College of Music at the University of West London.

His final year project is a collaboration with Chandlers Ford singer /songwriter Kenya Johnson, 18, the two having met as pupils at Thornden School. Now with 3 years’ music production and industry knowledge, Ben is creating a body of work including a 4 track EP to launch Kenya through his company BAMBAM Productions.

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LOCAL CLUBS & GROUPS HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTEREST PICKLED NEWT INVESTMENT CLUB Meet at the Chandler’s Ford Central Club on the first Monday of every month. An investment club consists of a group of individuals who meet on a regular basis for the purpose of pooling money and investing in the stock market. They enable members to learn about markets, and exchange ideas with each other. Anyone interested should contact the Chairman Frank Newbery franknewbery@btinternet.com Southampton Competitions Club Valley Park Community Centre Southampton competitions club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Fun evening out, share ideas and competitions and boost your income. For more information email sotoncompetitionsclub@gmail.com Gardeners Club 1st Tues 7-10pm St Boniface Hall Guest speakers on garden and gardenrelated subjects. Some practical demonstrations and a Spring and Annual Show. Contact Janet Palmer, 02380253855 Flower Arranging 2nd Weds 7 for 7:30 N Baddesley Hall Series of demonstrations and talks on Flower Arranging at North Baddesley Village Hall, Contact Sue Perdue 023 8073 3134 Flower & Garden Club The Otterbourne Flower & Garden Club Demonstrations,Speakers & Garden visits. Meetings at 7-30pm,in the Otterbourne Village Hall, on the fourth Tuesday of the month. New members Welcome. Val Halfacre 02380268824.

Ampfield Bridge Club Meet Tuesday 7pm to 10pm, Ampfield Village Hall. This is a very popular club, with experienced players and beginners welcome. Contact: Chris Balchin at 01794 368427 or just come along.

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BODIES IN THE LIBRARY First Friday of the month, Excluding Bank Holidays, 2-3pm Eastleigh Library, The Swan Centre Friendly crime reading discussion group at Eastleigh Library. 02380 612646

Hampshire and Wight Christian Walkers Like meeting new friends and enjoy walking? join us on Saturdays and midweek for walk of between 4 and 12 miles. www.hantswightwalk.org.uk

CHANDLERS FORD University of Third Age (U3A) Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 2.00pm at the Methodist Church, Chandlers Ford. Open to all retired and semi-retired. 40 different subject groups are on offer. For more information call our membership secretary : 023 8069 4236 or www.cfordu3a.org.uk

Social Tennis Club Tues & Thurs 7-9pm Knightwood Leisure Centre Steve Allen Social tennis and league matches. We play all through the year on floodlit courts. www.knightwoodtennisclub1. zoomshare.com or call 07964 789861

Art Group 4th Wednesday 7:30pm Chandler’s Ford Art Group meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month except August and December in the Community Hall, Hursley Rd, next to St Boniface Church. Visitors and new members welcome. 023 8027 0631 www.chandlersfordartgroup.com Languages French - 1st & 3rd Weds 10am Spanish - 2nd Weds 10am Dovetail Centre Local groups meet to practise French and Spanish conversation. The discussions are always friendly and informal and there are no fees. So come along and join us, whatever your level.

For more information, please contact Derek on 023 8026 8953 or Kieran on 023 8026 7107

LOCAL BIKE RIDES Southampton CTC offer a range of cycle rides and organize special events. They also campaign locally for better cycle facilities. Gentle to moderate-paced options on Saturdays/ Sundays, day or half-day, am & pm. All welcome Chris Devrell 02380 740990 info@southamptonctc.org.uk, www. southamptonctc.org.uk Cyles Rides Romsey Hares and Tortoises local bike rides. Easy-paced rides from Romsey.

Afternoon rides, with tea stop on the 3rd Saturday of each month and day rides, with lunch stop on the 1st Saturday of each month. ‘Taster’ participation is free.

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Badminton Sat 9-10:30 term time Toynbee School For any children interested in taking up badminton, EJBC is looking for new members. The club is run by qualified Chandlers Ford Croquet Club Badminton England registered coaches.

Meets at Fryern recreation ground twice Minimum age 7 years. For further weekly beginning 6th April. Learn to play information, please contact Bev Ardabili, Club Coach and Treasurer on 02380 croquet, no experience necessary. Don 266121 or email bevardabili@gmail.com Summerton 02380269002.

STROKE SUPPORT Last Thurs each month, 2pm – 4pm Velmore Community Centre For stroke survivors & their families/ HEALTH & EXERCISE carers. Information, range of activities and meeting with Mike Scrivener 07976 630764 or chandlersfordSSG@stroke.org.

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Women Men’s Keep Fit Thursday morning, departing at 9.30am Tuesdays 11am to 12pm from C/Ford Railway Station SO53 4DD . Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Rd 21st July, 18th August & 22nd Over 50s men’s keep fit and social group.

September. Taking part is free. 02380 Come along, keep fit, make friends. All 242003 www.goskyride.com/Breeze shapes and sizes welcome. £3.50 per session. Call Roy Wreford 02380 268237.

Walking 6 days a week - Various meeting places YOGA FOR HEALTH Tues 9:30am or 11:30am C.Ford, N Badd, Romsey & other North Baddesley Village Hall SO52 9DT Test Valley Locations. Walks are Develop body awareness and learn approximately an hour long and a how to breathe deeply which helps the gentler pace is always offered. All body and mind to become peaceful. walks are accompanied by a trained The postures can be done to your own Health Walk Leader. All ages welcome. limits. 02380 652575 Laura Blake 01264 368831

CHILDREN Story Time Monday 2:15-2:45pm - CF Library Saturday 10:30-11am - CF Library Stories for under 5s and their parents / carers at Chandler’s Ford Library Rhyme Time Every Tues & Thur 10-10:30am - CF Library Songs & rhymes for children under 3 years and their parents/carers BROWNIES Meets Wed & Thur, Hiltingbury Community Centre, C/Ford SO53 5NP Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Brownies gives them a space to have fun. For girls aged seven to ten. 02380 271609 WILDLIFE EXPLORERS Valley Park Community Hall, C/Ford.

The “Falcons” are a group set up to involve children in the delights of the wildlife in Britain with a particular focus on birds. For ages 8 years to 13.

Experts always on hand to help. Sandy or Nigel on 01794 519445.

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FRIENDLY FRIDAYS The Hilt, Chandler’s Ford SO53 5NP An open invitation to a social group for all ages from toddlers to greatgrand parents, a simple setting for social interaction. Call for dates and times 02380 271609 Over 70s Club Tuesdays 2 pm to 4 pm Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Road. The Happy Bunch Club is an over 70’s club for the young at heart. Activities include gentle exercise classes, visiting speakers, musicians or simply tea, chat and laughter. Plus outings.

Transport available. Call Jayne 02380 269319 SOCIAL GROUP Phase II is a friendly group offering activities including: meals, theatre, cinema, concerts, walks, day trips, games evenings, parties and dances, and more. Meetings twice monthly.

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Social Club 2nd & 4th Wednesday 8.30pm Phase II social club meets 2nd Tue of the month at Chandlers Ford central club, from 8pm and 4th Wed of the month at King Rufus pub, Chandlers Ford, from 8pm. All welcome, singles or couples 50+. Come and find out about our varied social programme.

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Social Group Mon 8-11pm, Cleveland Bay, C/Ford A friendly club for single, divorced or widowed people - make new friends and enjoy outings with like-minded people. Meets every Monday. www. looseends.org.uk 07563 608 323 NEEDS EEZED 8:30am to 4:30pm. The Loft, Hiltingbury Needs Eezed offers a small day provision for adults with learning difficulties. Attendees can enjoy cooking, shopping, sports, music, art, accessing the community and charity projects. Contact Yvonne (07585807379) or Debbie (07708431799) Townswomens Guild 4th Monday of month, 7.30 at Dovetail Centre, Methodist Church. Speaker/ activities and occasional outings.

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Rowan Scottish Country Dancers Meet Mondays in term time from 7.45 - 10pm at St. Francis Hall, Nightingale Av, Eastleigh. All abilities welcome.

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New Community Church 07970 804708 Methodist Church 023 8026 8803 St Francis Church 023 80271152 St Boniface Church (C of E) 023 8026 5977 St Edward the Confessor Church 023 8027 3882 (Catholic) St Martin in the Wood (C of E) 023 8026 5977 St Peter’s Church, Boyatt Wood (C of E) 023 8061 1227 United Reformed Church 023 8026 2597 Velmore Church 023 8057 1414 Churches Together in Chandlers Ford www.ctcf.org.uk Allbrook Evangelical Church 023 8026 2863

Asda Pharmacy Bournemouth Road Boots the Chemist 4-5 Fryern Arcade, Day Lewis 95 Hiltingbury Road, SO53 5NQ Falkland Pharmacy 1 Falkland Court, SO53 3GA Lloyds Pharmacy 21 Hursley Road, SO53 2FS Park Pharmacy 3 Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, SO53 4TQ

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One family begins an epic journey, driven as much by fear as by hope. Route 66 to California, the Promised Land. In search of work.

A new life. www.nstheatres.co.uk THE HARE 8 Mar, 7.30pm to 9.30pm Badger Farm Community Centre, Winchester SO22 4QB A talk by enthusiastic author Jane Russ on one of the UK’s most iconic mammals. £4 inc tea & coffee.

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WINCHESTER BEER FESTIVAL 17 & 18 Mar, 11,30am to 4pm, 6.30pm to 11pm Winchester Guildhall The festival has four ticketed sessions over the two days. (B) www.winchesterbeerfestival.org.uk WILDLIFE & BUTTERFLY WALK 19 Mar, 2pm Old Southampton Cemetery, Main Gate, SO15 7NN Share in the wonders of the Old Southampton Cemetery in the abundance of Fauna & Flora to be found within the 27 acres. This walk should last one & half hours.

Donations are very welcomed!

07538 888 655 BREEZE BIKE RIDES 23 Mar, 9.30am Start: Chandler’s Ford railway station carpark, SO53 4DD Hilliers Arboreteum 15 miles for women only. Taking part is free.

02380 252003 www.letsride.co.uk/ rides/chandlers-ford-to-hilliersarboreteum-cafe-1 CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT 24th Mar, 7pm Shawford Parish Hall Come and have an enjoyable evening and test your knowledge on some fun topics. All money raised goes to the charity: Hope and Homes for Children. Cost: £ 12.50 includes Fish and Chip supper. To purchase tickets contact: Elisabeth Hill 02380 261642 SPARSHOLT’S EASTER WEEKEND 25 Mar to 28 Mar, 10-4pm (last entry 3pm) The Animal Centre, Sparsholt College SO21 2NF Easter trail, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny and real life chicks! Adults: £5, Children (3-16): £3.50, Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children): £15, Under 3’s: Free.

Sorry, no dogs with the exception of recognised assistance dogs. www.sparsholt.ac.uk

CRAFT FAIR AT BURSLEDON BRICKWORKS 2 Apr, 11-4pm Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum, Swanwick Ln SO31 7HB Entry prices include both the museum and craft fair. Adults £3, Children £1. 01489 576248 EASTLEIGH SPITFIRES WI - RNLI 4 Apr, 7pm to 9pm The Cable Works, 83 Tinning Way, Eastleigh SO50 9QH A Talk by the RNLI. Sourvenirs for sale. All welcome. £5 fee.

Refreshments provided. 02380 610591 WILDLIFE & BUTTERFLY WALK 16 Apr, 2pm Old Southampton Cemetery, Main Gate, SO15 7NN Share in the wonders of the Old Southampton Cemetery in the abundance of Fauna & Flora to be found within the 27 acres. This walk should last one & half hours.

Donations are very welcomed!

07538 888 655 HAMPSHIRE HARDY PLANT SOCIETY TALK 21 Apr, 7.15pm St Boniface Church Hall, Chandlers Ford SO53 2FT “Life as a Gardening Editor” talk by Tamsin Westhorpe. How the ‘English Garden’ magazine is put together, finds the gardens for its articles and what makes a great gardening feature. £2 members, £5 nonmembers hants@hardy-plant.org.uk WINCHESTER FASHION WEEK 24-29 Apr 22 Colebrook Street Winchester Fashion Week celebrates the vibrant mix of independent and national retailers in the city with five days of great events. www. winchesterfashionweek.com CHARITY GOLF DAY 26 Apr Bramshaw Golf Club, New Forest See page 42

Discover the new Sushi Daily counter at Waitrose Chandler’s Ford Watch highly skilled chefs at work, producing the freshest quality handmade sushi for you to enjoy now or later. There’s plenty to choose from, including a variety of large platters made to order in 20 minutes.

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Waitrose Chandler’s Ford reopens at 8am on 10 March We have given Waitrose Chandler’s Ford a complete store makeover.

We’re delighted because we can now offer some brand new services in addition to your favourite Waitrose groceries.

At The Kitchen you can enjoy freshly prepared meals for now or later.

Or watch skilled chefs make sushi to order at our new Sushi Daily counter.

We’ve also added self-scan checkouts, a more efficient John Lewis Click & collect service and brand new customer toilets.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Andy O’Keeffe Branch Manager, Waitrose Chandler’s Ford