Discover Chandlers Ford March 2013

MARCH 2013

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Hello and Welcome I was chatting with some friends recently about the conundrum of why it takes so long to do little tasks. One was saying about the button that had been on the windowsill for a month, and another was wringing her hands about the picture that she bought in the summer and still hadn’t hung up.

My shameful overdue task was a dress lurking in the bottom of the washing basket. Being an evening dress I had no urgency for it, and as it wouldn’t have fitted me anyway until recently*, the motivation wasn’t there. Still five years is a long time to leave something unwashed!

Suffice to say, the act of confessing was enough to spur all of us into getting our jobs done. Each of our tasks took next to no time and left us wondering why on earth we hadn’t done them before. We couldn’t come up with an answer but resolved to try to stop the procrastination.

To be fair to ourselves though, often the stalling is genuinely to do with lack of time, ability or tools. Never is this brought home more than this time of year. The first light of

spring shows up wear and tear on our properties, and Claudia Leaf has written about this on page 60. Then when you go out into the garden the long wet winter has left a real job for us to do to bring our gardens back to even an acceptable level, let alone ‘glorious’. It can be overwhelming when you see how much is to be done.

It is time to ‘outsource’. Rather than beat yourself up about all those jobs you have neither the time, the inclination or the ability to undertake, look through Discover Chandlers Ford and find a man (or woman) who can!

Tania *More updates have been added to my weight loss blog at www.discoveryourtoes.co.uk.

Sales & distribution: kevin@discovermagazine.co.uk or Sales only: melanie@discovermagazines.co.uk Everything else: tania@discovermagazines.co.uk

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Gardening - Seed Sowing On The Cheap Advertiser Feature - Green Keeper Advertiser Feature - Hampshire Hearing Puzzle Page Quiz - Detectives The Reshaping Of Britain's Railways Local Walk - Horsebridge And Kings Sombourne Walk Advertiser Feature - Widenet Computer Services Ltd Life Begins - Preparing For That Difficult Time

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Advertiser Feature - Eric Robinson Solicitors Time For A Spring Clean Rotary Club Of Chandlers Ford & Itchen Valley Thanks You For Your Support Motoring - Land Rover Freelander Wordsearch - Golf Short Story - The Mystery Of Mill Hill What's On Citizens Advice Bureau - There To Help Regular Local Events Useful Numbers

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We provide all aspects of driveway & garden construction from concept to completion • • • • •

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Tel: 02380 274438 Mob: 07767 777156 6 Honeysuckle Way, Chandlers Ford SO53 4LR

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Garden Designs

by Mo Mariner

Picture Perfect Gardens

New garden? Probably don’t know where to start... or possibly old garden in need of a makeover...

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If you need inspiration for your garden for whatever reason call Mo.

I have a Diploma in Garden Design and have been designing gardens for a number of years. I oer friendly advice, beautiful and practical designs, with prices to suit all budgets.

Tel: 02380 274106 Mob: 07576 769865 Email: mo@gardendesignsbymo.co.uk

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Seed Sowing on the Cheap

by Pippa Greenwood If you want your garden full of colour, interest, perfume and perhaps even tasty crops, there’s no doubt that the least expensive way to do it is to raise your plants from seed. But what can be done to ensure the results in the garden are just as impressive?

Start with a little self-restraint. It’s all too easy to buy enough seed to fill a tennis court when you have an average-sized garden. Make a list of what you actually need and put a limit on how many un-planned purchases you’ll allow yourself.

Think about sharing. Each packet of seed often contains tens or even hundreds of seeds, so why not agree to swap a few with friends and relatives. This will not only save you money, but will also maximise the range of plants you can grow without increasing your outlay.

Don’t be tempted to sow too many seeds at one time. By sowing little and often you’ll maximise flower time of annual flowers and cropping time for vegetables and herbs. It also means that if the conditions are not right for germination on one occasion, all is not lost.

You may not need to buy what you want. Collect seed from your garden or from gardens of friends and neighbours, making sure that the plants are healthy and that they’re ready and ripe or they won’t germinate. Seeds labelled as ‘F1’ will produce flowers whose seeds will not ‘come true’, meaning that the offspring will not be the same as the original plant and will often be less productive. Try to harvest the seed when the plants and the weather are dry, remove any bits of plant debris and allow them to dry off naturally, not becoming too warm or cold. If you

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can’t sow the seeds immediately, make sure you store them, well labelled, in a cool, dry place.

A small heated or even un-heated propagator can help you reliably raise a far wider range of plants from seed. Choose one which is sturdily built and has proper ventilation in the clear plastic lid, otherwise seedlings may die on hot days. We stock some of the lovely UK-made Stewart propagators at www.pippagreenwood. com.

Seeds do best if not sown too closely, and by sowing thinly you’ll also save yourself time and money. Wider spacing makes for less thinning out but if you do have to thin out a bit, remember that most seedlings will perform well if looked after properly.

Many herbaceous perennials can successfully be divided into several new plants. Indeed most herbaceous plants do better when occasionally divided as the plant does not become so congested and you can dispose of the grotty bits and plant the good sections into fresh soil.

Many plants are also easily propagated from cuttings, and over the next few weeks, you could get some great cuttings from summer favourites such as fuchsias for virtually no cost at all. They’ll be flowering later this year too.

Visit www.pippagreenwood.com and sign up for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ where you can choose from a fantastic selection of vegetables for planting AND receive an email each week telling you all you need to know to ensure great results – from just £29. You can also sign up for Pippa’s newsletter and receive a free ebook on organic gardening, and buy Nemaslug and other garden products.

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Valley Park Landscapes

Complete Landscaping Services

General garden maintenance: regular and one off visits Prepare your garden ready for spring Hedge / shrub trimming Moss treatment & scarification Jet washing paths and patios

Hand and Soft Landscaping, Paving, Decking, Fencing, Walling, Water Features, Turfing, Block Paved Driveways Richard Nicholson 6 Basing Way, Chandlers Ford

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EN-VIRO TREE CARE GROUNDS & GARDENS • All aspects of tree work undertaken to BS3998 by qualified personnel • Hedge cutting • Grounds/garden maintenance • Seasoned hard wood split logs • Operator and chipper hire • Fully insured • Licensed with the Environment Agency • 24x7 Emergency callout

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CHANDLERS FORD LANDSCAPING est 1980

Tree Surgery (BS 3998) Landscaping Fencing and Decking

CHANDLERS FORD 8026 0856 Mob 07964 683347 or see us on www.chandlersfordlandscaping.co.uk

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Green Keeper Lawn Treatments Your Local Lawn Service Company Green Keeper is your established independent Lawn service expert.

Caring for and improving lawns in Chandlers Ford since 2000. A great looking lawn is easier than you think!

All operators trained at Sparsholt College and hold NPTC certificates in the safe use of pesticides. We use organic feeds whenever possible!

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A Beautiful Lawn - No Sweat!

Call us on 0800 0845 296

Rescue Your Lawn

This will increase the resistance to fungal diseases and with a regular program of feeding turn your lawn into a healthy green sward also tolerant in longer dry spells. If you haven’t done your first cut, keep the blades high until the weather warms up and then reduce the height of cut accordingly.

The arrival of March means that – at last – spring is just around the corner. With a long grey and very wet winter behind us (hopefully!) it’s time to survey the effects of those months on our garden. As the lawn is the biggest feature in our gardens, it is this area that is likely to need the most immediate work to make it into the longed for ‘bowling green’. Green Keeper have had over 13 years of bringing their client’s lawns back to their summer glory and business owner Rob Wiffen tells us:

At Green Keeper Lawns we use the very best professional products and encourage the use of organic alternatives. We have a wide range of fertilisers and treatments available. Our existing customers are delighted with the way their lawns have been transformed over a relatively short time. We tailor a treatment program specific to a lawn’s individual requirement and monitor it throughout the seasons. This reduces the long term impact on your pocket and by using organic alternatives also the environment.

“Your lawns will benefit from a scarification, hollow tine aeration and good quality top dressing. Top dressing while the grass is actively growing will help increase the microbial and bacteria content of your lawn.

Please call us for tips and advice or visit our website www. greenkeeperlawns.co.uk.

Professional lawn care is cheaper than doing it yourself so give us an opportunity to do a free lawn analysis.”

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PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST Jon Callen BSc (Hons)MChS

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Offering a wide range of treatments including Threading, Facials, Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting, Eyelash Extensions, Waxing 10% OFF FIRST BOOKING

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45 Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 3DJ

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Manicures from £15 includes filing, shaping, hand soak, cuticle work, hand & arm massage

Ingrowing nails Corns Skin problems Foot pain Insoles Orthoses

All at competitive prices Calm, tranquil & private environment for you to come and have your treatments FACIALS Natural herbal treatments to help open the pores and remove toxins & dirt giving your skin a fresh new look Henna Body Art & massage treatment also available Feel free to telephone & discuss any treatment(s) you may be interested in

Chandlers Ford: 023 8025 3317 Eastleigh: 023 8061 2166 Fair Oak: 0844 980 0292 Home visits/out of hours: 023 8069 6491

www.surefootpodiatry.co.uk

Aapka Beauty Salon

Kingsway, Chandlers Ford, SO53 5BX

Tel: 07572 433257

aapkabeautysalon@yahoo.co.uk Daytime or evening appointments available Free Parking

Gentle Caring Dentistry Chandlers Ford Dr Richard Stone B.D.S. (U.Birm) Magic Wand Anaesthetic For Patients Fearing Needles Half Price Whitening Wednesdays

Cosmetic & Preventative Dentistry • Professional Tooth Whitening • Emergency Same Day Service • Dental Hygienists • Anti Snoring Devices •

All Major Credit Cards, Private Off Road Parking

www.westfielddentalstudio.co.uk

Westfield Dental Studio 023 8026 5233 1 Westfield Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3GT

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"It's magic" says Harry Potter actor

Michael Henbury - Britain’s smallest man and actor as Ewok in Star Wars has at last with the help of Hampshire Hearing broken through his own sound barrier.

At the age of 51 Michael found he was not hearing as well as he needed to and searched for a solution from his Doctor and after a year of treatment was eventually offered an operation to help his hearing loss. Not wanting to go down the surgical route, Michael sought advice from Gary Whettingsteel at the Hampshire Hearing Centre “they were incredibly helpful and it was fantastic to talk to people who understood the challenges I was living with”. Gary immediately lent Michael a hearing aid whilst he sought the best solution for him – when Gary turned the hearing aid on " it was a revelation" said Michael "I had not heard this well for years - if ever" and realised how much I was missing out Gary contacted Starkey UK Ltd the manufacturers of the World’s smallest hearing aids for their expertise in such rare fittings.

Hearing of Michaels plight Starkey arranged for a pair of their new "Soundlens" hearing aids the world’s first invisible-in-the-canal hearing instrument to be made.

Michael was indeed a challenge because of the size of his ear canals but if anyone could help then " I knew it would be Starkey" said Gary. Michael had recently been in a Harry Potter production and Starkey have certainly worked Michael is a star of the big UK. there magic for the in man t lles sma .... en... scre him.

If you want to hear out of this world like Micha el then visit the Hampshire Hearing Centre in Chandlers Ford for an unbeatable experience .

Michael has now been wearing a pair of the latest Starkey hearing aids for a year and is over the moon with the results. He says "thanks to the Hampshire Hearing Centre I can now live my life normally and continue my career without having to worry about not being able to hear properly" he continues – “it’s like they were designed especially for me” Above everything else Michael has said it’s his quality of life that has improved the most: “Without the hearing aids my life would be so different”.

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DISCOVER PUZZLES

Hidato

Starting at 1 and finishing at 34, track your way from one hexagon to another (touching) hexagon, placing consecutive numbers into the empty shapes as you go. Some numbers are already given.

Song Pictograms SongTitle Title Pictograms 3 words

JOANB 3 words

THE P 4 words

BROOKLYN H2O

Word Ladder

Change one letter at a time (but not the position of any letter) to make a new word - and move from the word at the top of the ladder to the word at the bottom, using the exact number of rungs provided.

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Sudoku

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetitions!

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

There’s no maths involved and no adding up.

It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s addictive.

Answers: Page 84

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With selected walking aids when you bring this magazine*

Largest Selection Large FREE onsite parking

Largest Range of Wheelchairs

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Roy Hampson FBDO (Hons) CL Contact Lens Optician (previous owner of Optique) can now been seen at

HampsonOpticians 3A Hursley Road Chandlers Ford SO53 2FW please look at HampsonOpticians.co.uk or telephone 023 8115 9719 for further information

HAS WINTER LEFT YOU FEELING FLAT?

HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIP CARD Name: Start Date: Telephone No: All members are asked to complete a health questionnaire prior to using our facilities.

Standard terms and conditions apply.

Bodysound Health Club, Trafalgar Close, Chandlers Ford, SO53 4BW. www.bodysound.co.uk 16

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CAROLINE’S

It’s ok to talk

Marcus Gee

BEAUTY SALON

Talking Therapies

• Guinot Face & Body Treatments • CACI non-surgical face lift • Epil-Pro permanent Hair Removal • St Tropez Tanning air & cream • Waxing-PedicuresManicures-Massage • Holistic Treatments-Nail Extensions and more • NOW IN STOCK - Professional teeth whitening kit

Psychotherapy Counselling Coaching

Here to listen, guide and support you Relaxing, Safe, Confidential Environment Info@marcusgee.co.uk www.marcusgee.co.uk 07787 039 378 - Chandler’s Ford SO53 Confused Fearful Not getting on Stressed Scared Hurting Overwhelmed Worried Anxious Phobic Depressed Stuck

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With every Thermal Delux Pedicure receive a FREE fingernail file and polish worth £16.00

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FRIGHTENED of the Dentist?

Have you been putting it off?

Dental phobic? Bad experience?

I specialise in helping to restore your confidence in dentistry From TLC to Intravenous Sedation Available on a Private Basis Dr Emma O’Hara B.D.S. Fryern Dental Practice, 119a Winchester Rd, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2DR

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Tel: 02380 267889

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PROVIDING NHS DENTISTRY SINCE 1974

www.chandlersforddental.com info@nhsfamilydental.co.uk

FAMILY DENTAL CARE Mr M MANSOURIAN (DDS-Sweden) and associates.

Affordable, high quality NHS dental care Just call, email or pop in > Prevention and treatment in all aspect of general dentistry for the whole family and also for patients nervous of dental work > Friendly, comfortable, modern practice > Hygienist service New and emergency NHS patients are welcome We also provide affordable private treatments including FREE first consultation for smile design, tooth whitening (zoom2), implants and advance root canal treatments.

ON-SITE CAR PARKING

67 Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford, Hants SO53 3AP (Next to Curtis Bros Bathroom Specialist)

Detectives

HAIRDRESSING EAR PIERCING

1 Father Brown 2 Inspector Morse 3 Mike Hammer 4 Sherlock Holmes 5 Harry Hole 6 Jack Frost 7 Sam Spade

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8 Inspector Wexford 9 Adam Dalgliesh 10 John Rebus

Choosing from the list below, can you work out which authors created the detectives below?

Dashiell Hammett

G. K. Chesterton

R.D. Wingfield

Mickey Spillane

Ruth Rendell

Arthur Conan Doyle

P. D. James

Ian Rankin

Colin Dexter

Jo Nesbø

Answers: Page 84

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Gents Cuts £8 Ladies Cuts £10 Over 65s £4.95 Tue & Thu All offers valid with this advert , excludes Saturdays Non Appointment – just walk in

Tel: 02380

poochie parlour

open at Heads & Tails Hairdressing for all

114 Botley Rd, North Baddesley, SO52 9SW Tel: 02380 733070 Open 6 days 9am - 6pm Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm Saturdays

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A Touch Of Class Hair & Tanning

Branches also in Shirley, Southampton & North Baddesley

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Let your Mum know how much you love her and spoil her with a mystiquebeauty treatment Microzone facial and Shellac manicure for only £30 Back, neck and shoulder massage and Core Facial for only £40 Vouchers also available for any price or treatment

t: 023 8027 5475 | m: 07795 103142 e: louise@mystiquebeauty.net www.mystiquebeauty.net 11 Sir Galahad Rd, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4HH

Eating Inn at The King Rufus 135 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford

Tel: 02380 255165 | 7832@greeneking.co.uk www.eating-inn.co.uk

New Menu from the 13th March

2 for £9.95 all day every day 2 meals for £9.95 available all day, everyday 2 Sunday Roasts for £11.95 after 4pm

mother’s day 10th march Call now to book

easter entertainment

Garden Inflatables 28th March to 1st April Easter Sunday (31st) Children’s Egg Hung

We can also cater for private functions and buffets are available

Book early for Christmas

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DECORATING

Giving The Best Professional Service for Over 20 Years

HOUSES, BUNGALOWS, FLATS & COMMERCIAL Interior & Exterior Fully Insured Free Quotations & Advice Happy to Provide References Insurance Work Undertaken Health & Safety Compliant

Professional, Reliable & Always Contactable, Short Notice Works Undertaken, Flexible Working Hours

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Based in Chandlers Ford

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Gillian Wormley Vocal Coaching

Individual 3D Semi-permanent Eyelash Extensions

Love singing, but know you could improve?

Create longer, thicker yet natural lashes, that darken your own lash, so no need for mascara. Make your eyes ‘bigger’ and ‘sexier’. Lashes come in a range of sizes and thicknesses so each set can be tailored to your own personal look.

Fabulous for weddings, parties, holidays or even everyday.

I teach beginners looking to develop their voice, or those who are already singing but need some ‘fine tuning’.

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The Reshaping of Britain’s Railways Have you ever thrown away something you think you don’t need any more and then some time later you find a use for it, and it’s too late?

It happened to the whole country in the years 1963-1970, when we closed a third of our railway stations and 4,000 of our 18,000 miles of railway line.

The axe man always blamed for this carnage is Dr Richard Beeching, chairman of the British Railways Board from 1962-1965 and author of the report, ‘The Reshaping of Britain’s Railways’ published 50 years ago in March 1963, which started the slaughter. He died in 1985 but who was he? And was he entirely to blame?

A physicist by discipline, Beeching rose through the ranks of ICI to become an expert in production efficiency. In 1959, he was seconded to a committee of the British Transport Commission which wanted to cut the railway network’s losses. These had risen from £15.6m in 1956, just after the ambitious modernisation plan that started the replacement of steam by diesel and electric, to £42m in 1960.

Beeching was a great advocate of deep cuts in the network, clashing with committee chairman Sir Ivan Stedeford – a stance which earned him the favour of Transport Minister Ernest Marples. Marples was an apostle of road transport – a fact entirely unconnected with his family firm’s road-building contracts: he sold his shares when he took office, albeit with a clause allowing him to buy them back at the same price. Dr Beeching was given the chair of the BRB (at a salary more than twice that of the Prime Minister’s) and soon published his report which was duly rushed into action.

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savings, it reneged. Beeching himself returned to ICI in late 1965 after the summary rejection of a second report advising even deeper cuts; but Labour continued to implement the 1963 recommendations right up to 1970.

The promise was a cruel illusion. The 70,000 jobs, 2,600 country stations, 300,000 goods wagons, and 4,000 miles of branch line that disappeared saved nothing, and in 1970 British Rail lost not £42m but £100m.

Beeching may have been a production expert, but he had no understanding of logistics. Whilst many lines may have been unprofitable (30% of them carried just 1% of all passengers, while 50% of all stations raised just 2% of overall ticket revenue) they fed the main lines and had made them profitable. Freight carriage, too, dwindled as large factories lost the branch lines that connected their sidings to the network and so, took to the roads.

It’s suspected that Beeching’s recommendations were more political than operational. Apart from Marples’s rumoured venality, powerful forces both in business and the trade unions favoured road; and the railway, with its record of failure (3,300 miles of branch line had already been closed in the previous 15 years), had no counter-argument. Beeching did not consider the huge efficiency savings available through slashing the over-manning of the branch network: his brief was to cut, and cut he did.

He described his programme as “surgery, not mad chopping”: he was certainly not the kind of surgeon you would want operating on you.

We could do with those 4,000 miles of line now, as our roads strain and burst. The moral of this story is – don’t ever chuck things out, because you never know when they might come in handy.

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Horsebridge & Kings Sombourne Walk Walk Distance 4.7 miles Historical Notes Horsebridge is situated on the old ‘Sprat & Winkle’ railway line that ran from Andover to Kimbridge junction in the south. Royal Assent was granted in July 1858 for the line to be built by converting a canal built earlier in 1792. The route was to run parallel to the rivers Test and Anton. A 14-gun salute celebrated the cutting of the first sod by Lord Palmerston in a field near his home at Broadlands, Romsey. The line opened to traffic in 1865 but was not a commercial success, closing in 1964.

The name Kings Sombourne is probably derived from Saxon times in that the area was a ‘kings’ possession. Sombourne relates to a stream associated with pigs. Remains of large stone buildings to the south of the churchyard are presumed to be the remains of a Saxon royal palace. The Doomsday book records the village as Sombourne Regis.

• Horsebridge is situated just a short distance away from the main A3057 Romsey to Stockbridge road South West of Kings Sombourne. On entering the hamlet, park on the grass verge at opposite the junction with the Broughton road, by the John O’Gaunt pub (SO20 6PU). Alternatively, turn into the Broughton Road and turn left opposite the pub onto a gravel track leading to the ‘Test Way’ public car park..

• Walk along the road in the direction of Romsey.

Follow the road as it bends around a large barn on your left and at the end of the barn turn left onto a signed bridleway.

• Climb slowly uphill along the boundary between two fields. At the top of the rise, pass to the right of a farm gate and emerge onto the main A3057 road.

• Cross the road diagonally left onto a lay-by. At the left hand side of a metal farm gate join a

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footpath running parallel to the main road.

• Continue straight ahead following the left hand fence-line heading towards Kings Sombourne.

• Emerge into Palace Close and walk along the road straight ahead to a ‘T’ junction.

• Turn left along the road then walk through a cut-way into a close. Follow the road left to another ‘T’ junction.

• Turn right then left onto Furzedown Road. Walk down this road then turn right along the road signposted to the Sombournes.

• With Nutchers Drove opposite, cross the footbridge over a stream and turn left back towards the main A3057.

• As you near the main road, turn right to reach the main road. Cross the road and into Cow Drove Hill road.

• Walk uphill to a bungalow on your right named ‘Sunrise’. Turn left up some wooden steps onto the signed Clarendon Way. • Turn right and walk uphill following the field right-hand boundary. Near the top of the hill, emerge onto a metalled lane and turn left.

• Walk along the lane ignoring the path joining from your left. As the lane bears right, continue straight ahead along a tarmac and gravel track.

• At a crossing of tracks, continue straight ahead along a signed ‘Private Road’.

• Continue along the track as it passes through water meadows and over the various branches of the River Test. Walk to the left of a metal gate to emerge onto a road.

• Turn left and walk along the roadside verge ignoring the Clarendon Way turning on your right.

• Walk past Faithfulls Drove on your right to a ‘T’ junction. Turn right onto the Dunbridge road.

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• Pass the shared entrance drive to Bossington Estate and its attendant lodge house on your left and the entrance lane to St James’ Church.

• As you reach some farm cottages on your right, turn left onto a signed track crossing the road and walk between two fields. Continue along the remains of this Roman Road that at onetime ran from Sarum to Winchester.

• Continue along this path as it crosses over the various branches of the river once more. At a stile, cross into a field.

• The path here is indistinct, but walk straight across the centre of the field bearing slightly diagonally left towards a hedgerow. Cross a stile to join the track bed of the redundant railway.

• Turn left and pass Horsebridge station to your right. At a fork in the path, bear left to continue along the track bed passing once more over the river.

• On joining the road, turn right to rejoin your car

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Don’t lose those precious memories It used to be that the data held on our computers was fairly unimportant. If a disaster occurred and our hard disk failed or was wiped out by a virus, then we normally had a ‘hard copy’ or could re-create our address book and it didn’t matter that much.

Today though things are very different and the majority of us have a great deal more to lose should the worst happen and our letters, photos, e-mails and music library were to disappear.

It is often the case that our data is more valuable than the hardware it resides upon – we can purchase a new laptop or desktop computer for a few hundred pounds but our data (particularly for businesses) and memories are quite simply priceless.

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Some people sign up for low cost or ‘free with your broadband’ data backup facilities. All well and good but did you know that many of these services offer limited recovery, with no ability to roll back to previous file versions if corruption or deletion occurs.

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protect yourself but you need to choose the right kind of package to ensure maximum protection. CD’s and DVD’s have a limited life, USB sticks and external drives can fail as well.

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Life Begins Preparing for that difficult time

by Claudia Leaf

When Jeanette Palfry visited her local Registrar’s Office to register the death of her mother, she thought she was well prepared.

As required by law, she had made an appointment within five days of her mum’s passing and had brought a copy of the doctor’s death certificate. However, she found that when the Registrar asked basic questions about her mother’s life, grief made her mind go blank.

“When mum finally died after a long illness, it felt like the end of a journey,” explains Jeanette. “I was totally unprepared for the new challenges that lay ahead.”

The visit was the first of many practical arrangements that would be required, including notifying others of her death. Most people inform friends and family as soon as possible, but they must also consider the deceased person’s official contacts, such as banks, building societies, the Inland Revenue and utilities. Some areas offer a “Tell Us Once” scheme which allows the Local Authority to notify other government departments and authorities about a death, but otherwise it will require individual notifications.

The Registrar will issue a certificate for burial or cremation together with a certificate of registration of death. You will need to purchase copies of this certificate (costing £4 each) in order to inform the relevant organisations, but it may be several weeks before each document is returned. You should therefore buy as many copies as you can afford: the cost increases from £4 to £7 if you have to return to buy more, aside from the inconvenience of having to make another trip.

While you are dealing with the practicalities of registration and notification, you will also need

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to think about the funeral arrangements. If your loved one did not leave clear instructions, you may be confronted by a number of bewildering choices. Cremation or burial?

Flowers or donations? Hymns or classical anthems? Making decisions can be difficult at a time when the family is in mourning, but the funeral director will be on hand to offer guidance and advice.

If there is a funeral plan in place then the scale of the ceremony will be established in advance.

Without pre-payment the funeral plans will inevitably be dictated by the budget available.

In their ninth annual report on the expenses associated with dying, leading insurers Sun Life Direct say that the cost of a basic funeral in 2012 was £3,284.

Jeanette Palfry believes that a visit to the funeral director when death is expected but not imminent can help relatives get the best out of a limited budget and alleviate distress when the time comes.

“I didn’t want to see the funeral director before mum passed away because it felt as though we were being mercenary,” says Jeanette. “On reflection it would have helped us to find out what we needed to do at a time when our minds weren’t preoccupied by her loss.”

While Jeanette acknowledges that it is difficult to make preparations that anticipate a person’s death, she feels it is important to have key information to hand in the event of a bereavement. This includes a detailed note of the individual’s funeral wishes.

“I’ve learned from experience that information and forward planning can make all the difference at a time when a family is coping with grief”.

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Your Legal Options For Divorce Q: My wife and I are currently separated, have been living apart and set to begin divorce proceedings. I know I won’t qualify for Legal Aid and need to know if it is really necessary to invest in a solicitor?

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you Michael. If you and your wife have only been together a few years, have no children, don’t share any property or assets, neither of you have come into any money or had any pay rises since you married, and you can both discuss the end of your marriage calmly and amicably with one another, there may be no need for a solicitor to be involved.

However, in my entire career I can count the number of cases where that was the situation on the fingers of one hand!

What I find most pleasing in your question is your use of the word ‘investment’, because for the vast majority of couples wishing to divorce, that is exactly what hiring a solicitor is.

Initially, of course, people think of money and assets. That is pretty much the ‘headline’ most solicitors use to draw attention to their services, and it is an important part of a couple moving forward with their lives. I, myself, have just completed a case where the client received around £200,000 more than he would have done had he done it himself because the legal arguments involved in his circumstances were complicated and he did not have the knowledge or experience to present them in the best way.

Of course, he has paid me a fee for my time and expertise in helping and supporting him, but it is a tiny fraction of what he managed to protect and so he is much better off financially as a result.

As well as finances, there are many issues for a lot of couples that are terribly difficult.

Custody of children is often a subject that causes a lot of emotion and makes a fair and amicable resolution pretty difficult to achieve.

In these circumstances, you need someone with knowledge of your rights and experience of similar cases, to impartially advise you on whether what you are either offering or being offered is fair to you, your wife, children and any other parties involved.

There are also more subtle benefits to having a professional represent you. For a lot of people the reassurance and greater understanding of their situation leads to improved confidence and clarity of thought. This ensures that people don’t rush into agreeing to conditions in either the heat of the moment or the desire to ‘get things over and done with’, that they later live to regret. Once a Court has made its Order, then the divorce is done and dusted. Very rarely is there any going back.

So, Michael, I know that from April people in your position will no longer be able to access Legal Aid, but I hope I have explained the main reasons why hiring a solicitor is an investment in your future and will allow you to move on with your life with confidence and peace of mind.

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Time For A Spring Clean

By Claudia Leaf I had invited an old school friend around for coffee and was trying hard to make a good impression.

Suddenly a shaft of spring sunlight flooded my lounge, making me cringe with embarrassment.

With a growing sense of shame I watched as this unforgiving shaft of light slid across the room, showing up the grubby finger marks on the door, the ring marks on my glass table and a thick layer of dust on the mantelpiece.

When it finally landed at my friend’s feet, close to a dirty paw mark our dog had left on the carpet, I saw a look of alarm on her face.

“I’m so sorry, I’ve just noticed. Did I do that?”

I had a nanosecond to decide whether I should openly confess my domestic shortcomings or keep quiet.

“Oh, don’t worry”, I replied. “It’ll brush off when it’s dry.”

She left soon afterwards, still apologising. I took a deep breath and realised it was time for some spring cleaning.

An article in the Manufacturer and Builder magazine of 1872 (a “practical journal of industrial progress”) describes spring cleaning as “The season of general cleaning, when all the corners and closets are overturned and hidden things are brought to light”.

Whilst period dramas such as “Downton Abbey” have inspired a new generation to revive traditional kitchen skills, it’s questionable whether 21st century householders will be tempted to adopt the cleaning methods recommended by the magazine, which include black-leading grates, whitewashing walls and scalding bedsteads.

The Victorians may have excelled at spring cleaning but they certainly didn’t invent it. Some historians believe that the origins of this tradition date back

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to the ancient Persian New Year, the Iranian Norouz, which falls on the first day of spring. Iranians still practice “khooneh tekouni” – which literally translates as ‘shaking the house’ – at this time.

The Jewish feast of Passover is a religious festival that also hints at a possible origin for spring cleaning. During the holiday the faithful are instructed to refrain from eating any leavened foodstuffs (‘chametz’). The Bible commands that even tiny crumbs must be removed from the house and this results in a ritual hunt for crumbs by candlelight during the evening before the holiday begins.

Christianity has its own spring cleaning traditions.

In Greece, householders clean everything thoroughly either before or during the first week of Lent, as a physical manifestation of Lent’s message of spiritual cleansing and renewal.

For the ancient Chinese, the concept of New Year cleaning is associated with good fortune. They believed that people should sweep their floors and clean their houses to rid them of any negative influences that may have accumulated during the last twelve months. Householders then locked up the broom for a few days to prevent sweeping away any good luck that might have entered at the turn of the year.

When ancient cultures share such similar traditions it’s hard to say exactly when and where the idea of ‘spring cleaning’ originated. However, it’s obvious that the urge to clear away the cobwebs of winter and prepare for the summer months is hard-wired into human DNA. Personally I believe that our seasonal enthusiasm to get busy with a mop and broom is always motivated by the same thing: it’s that accusing beam of sunlight that shows us up in front of guests.

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Land Rover’s perennial compact SUV given a little wipe over with the flannel to freshen it up. The changes aren’t huge inside or out, but they’re enough to give it a new lease of life. The talking points on the outside are some smart new headlights, new rear tail-lights that look like dumpy red snowmen, and a more striking grille.

Inside it’s had more attention with an Evoque-ess makeover.

Land Rover has given its perennial premium compact SUV a nip and tuck for 2013 – but is it enough to keep buyers interested in the off-roader?

We take it for a spin in the icy wilds of snow-blown Canada. rugged Brit. All are newer than the Freelander and are tough competition to the Land Rover.

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What’s under the bonnet?

If you were hoping for a whole new car, you’ll be sorely disappointed. This revision is a nip and tuck at best bringing its styling into line with the other, newer models in the range. However there’s no denying that the Freelander is extremely capable off-road – some of the terrain we tackled on the launch was positively frightening and it sailed right through it.

What’s the kit like?

The revisions inside bring the Freelander up to date, but we had rather hoped they’d have done more with the exterior. The new lights are striking, but nowhere near as bold as its sister cars which is a shame, however its capability off road can’t be doubted and despite its age we still think it’s a rugged alternative to some often rather boring Germanic offerings. It’s worth a look for the ponypulling set.

There are two diesel units which are both 2.2 litres in size but with different power outputs, 147 bhp and 187 bhp, they both offer four-wheel drive.

There’s also a 150PS version in two-wheel drive form, but quite why you’d opt for that we have no idea apart from its lower CO2 emissions. We tried a brilliant 2.0-litre petrol engine too on our road test in Canada, but sadly this won’t be coming to the UK. In fact, it was actually our pick of the bunch.

It’s on the inside where the manufacturer has really gone to work. The centre console is new and the old Terrain Response dial has been swapped for buttons from the Evoque. A new instrument cluster has been installed which has a five inch display that offers the important details. It now has keyless go, a brilliant hitch assist that helps drivers line up their tow bar and clever voice activation. There are three new colours to choose from paint wise and the stereo system provided by Meridian is nothing short of extravagant.

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Short Story The Mystery of Mill Hill There had been mysterious events up at Mill Hill in recent weeks. When neighbours Mavis and Jean met for their weekly gossip over an all-day breakfast in the Cosy Cob Café it seemed natural that this should be their main topic of conversation.

“Three times it’s happened, always on a Thursday evening,” Mavis whispered conspiratorially. “Cars.

Four in the first week and by last week it had gone up to seven. All of them pull up outside number thirty”.

Jean listened and sipped her milky coffee.

“And then men in anoraks,” Mavis mouthed the words. “They all pile in through Velma Pick’s front door.” The ladies exchanged horrified glances.

“Not that I’ve been prying of course.” It was odd that Mavis claimed to detest prying when she was such an expert at it. “But I do need to check no-one’s blocking my drive in case I need the car.”

Jean nodded in agreement, although she knew perfectly well that Mavis never drove her car after dark.

Velma Pick was not someone either of them considered a close friend. She was always happy to help out with the WI but her Victoria sponge had lately been below par. At the last meeting she had stared dreamily out of the village hall window at the night sky and taken forever to dry the tea cups. Both ladies agreed, with the benefit of hindsight, that Velma Pick had become rather distant and secretive.

Jean had some evidence of her own to share.

“Last Thursday I was taking Wuffles for his walk when I saw this lanky chap with Velma. They were carrying a large case into her house.”

Jean paused for dramatic effect.

“I wasn’t eavesdropping, but I distinctly heard him say, ‘I’m happy for anyone to have a go on the equipment, just so long as I can supervise.’”

Mavis and Jean exchanged quizzical glances.

“What do you think it could be?” Jean asked.

“Well, as you know,” Mavis grumbled, “without decent street lighting we’re completely in the dark.”

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Jean did know. Recently Mavis had complained bitterly about the state of the lighting on Mill Hill. Jean was surprised that Mavis hadn’t written to the Parish Council about it yet; after all she was known for her enthusiastic letter writing campaigns. In the past year she had written to complain about the wobbly flagstone outside the Nags Head, the discoloured grout in the public lavatory and the mobile library van driver’s insinuating cough.

Then Jean remembered something else.

“By the time I walked back with Wuffles, they must have all been in the house. And you will never guess what happened next.”

Mavis shook her head.

“They turned out all the lights.” Jean had her friend’s full attention now. “But she had her patio doors open because I could hear voices.”

“What were they talking about?” Mavis asked nervously.

“I heard someone say it was thanks to Velma that everyone could see everything in such detail.

Then I heard her giggle coquettishly like this.”

Jean performed an exaggerated giggle. She had a background in amateur dramatics.

Mavis had heard enough. She made up her mind to write a strong letter to the Parish Council explaining how the absence of decent street lighting was allowing Velma Pick to ruin the good reputation of Mill Hill.

She might have saved herself the price of a stamp, if she’d taken the time to read the poster on the Cosy Cob notice board: ‘Interested in astronomy? Join our friendly stargazing club and see the stars from Mill Hill.

Contact Velma Pick, all welcome’.

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Fully regulated and accredited by the IAB, we can help you with your bookkeeping and payroll requirements, including CIS, VAT and PAYE returns, plus Self-Assessment for sole traders.

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Your Local Odd Job Man Painting / Decorating Flat Pack Building / Gardening Brick Walls built or repaired Phone Keith 02380 255 167 • 07899 843204

RPD Landscapes & Property Services All aspects of paving and landscaping inc patios, driveways, walls, block paving, decking as well as property repairs and general building work. 30 years’ experience.

Free estimates • Local references Quality assured Call Ray on 02380 070 386 • 07732 015184

A T CERAMICS ALL ASPECTS OF FLOOR & WALL TILING Underfloor heating Laminate flooring Supply & fit service Fitting service only No job too small Call Andy for free estimates or email at enquiries@atceramics.org.uk Or see: www.atceramics.org.uk

023 8027 0251

07756 777051

15 Ormesby Drive Chandler’s Ford

PRESTIGE PAINTING & DECORATING

• Exterior • Interior • Competitive prices

• Free no obligation quotes

• Domestic and Commercial

Michael Clark T: 023 8178 1537 M: 07966 843030

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DIS COV ER WHAT ’S ON the coast of Ecuador. Loraine on 01962 861182. £2.50 including refreshments.

SPRING INTO FAIRTRADE 16 Mar 10am to noon Methodist Church, Winchester Rd, Chandlers Ford Come and enjoy finest tea and coffee with homemade cakes and buy beautiful and unusual crafts.

Hear about the people behind the products and how buying fairtrade changes lives

what’s Family Fairtrade Fun Day 2 March 11am to 3pm The d.@rt Centre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, SO30 4EJ. Celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight with a day of activities for all the family. Including the Fairtrade Family Bakeoff (9.15 to 11.45am, £6 per team), free drop-in sculture and textiles workshops with artists David Booth and Kwame Bakoji-Hume and a craft fair selling handmade goods by local artists and craftspeople.

01489 779 471. www.thedart. co.uk

present a festival to celebrate the best kind of love - family! Join us for workshops, film screenings, storytelling and more! FREE. Contact 01489 799 499 www. theberrytheatre.co.uk

WOODLAND RESTORATION 3 Mar 11am to 3pm Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh Find out more about woodland restoration with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife and have a go at practical woodland management. Meet within the woodlands immediately behind Clandon Drive, Boyatt Wood.

Tea and coffee will be available.

Please wear warm clothing, suitable footwear and bring along lots of energy! Find out more at www.hiwwt.org.uk.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS 10 Mar, 1.30pm Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, SO23 8SB Brand new workshops led by our Story Lounge regulars with an alternative and family-friendly approach. Exploring core drama skills of improvisation, movement, singing and imaginative play.

Topics will include playground games and rhymes, homemade pantomimes, daydreaming, storytelling, and parlour songs.

Suitable for 3-8yo. £5 per ticket.

01962 873603 to book.

Hedge End Festival 9 Mar 10am to 5pm The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End SO30 4EJ Home really is where the heart is, so Hedge End Town Council

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ROMSEY NCT TABLE TOP SALE 9 Mar, 10am – 11.30am (members may enter at 9.45am) Mountbatten School, Whitenap Lane, SO51 5SY Baby and children’s clothes and equipment at bargain prices.

Refreshments on sale. £1 Adults.

THE ISLAND – OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 10 Mar, 2pm – 5.30pm The Island, SO51 0HP Fine display of daffodils and

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spring-flowering trees. Main garden has herbaceous and annual borders, fruit trees, rose pergola, lavender walk and extensive lawns. An arboretum planted in the 1930s by Sir Harold Hillier contains trees and shrubs.

Adults £4, children free. Tel: 01794 512100.

MONKS BROOK AND RIVER ITCHEN INVASIVE NONNATIVE SPECIES FORUM 13 Mar, 10am – 4pm Hilt Community Centre, Hiltingbury Recreation Ground, Hiltingbury Road, SO53 5NP Hear about the invasive species on the Monks Brook, River Itchen and beyond. Find out how volunteers, community groups and project partners are tackling these species and future plans. Free but (B) contact Rachel Hardy on 023 8068 8352 or biodiversity@eastleigh. gov.uk. Free parking. No dogs.

JOURNEY TO THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS 13 Mar 7:30pm Badger Farm Commuity Centre, Winchester, (at far end of Sainsbury’s car park) SO22 4QB Join Andy Tucker of Naturetrek Wildlife Holidays to see his wonderful photographs and to discover more about the amazing endemic wildlife to be found on and around this UNESCO Natural Heritage site off

WILDEBEEST IN THE POTTING SHED 18 Mar, 7.30pm Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, SO51 8GL A humorous and nostalgic look at the history of the Hawk Conservancy Trust, featuring some of the people, mammals and birds involved from its early days as a wildlife park to its current standing as an award winning tourist attraction and conservation charity. £2. Janet Levitton on 01794 519262.

ATHELING VILLAS – OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 20 Apr, 21 Apr, 2 - 5pm Atheling Villas, SO45 6BR 1/3-acre Victorian villa garden with many rare plants. Admission £3, Children free (share to The Children’s Society). Contact 02380 849349.

Comedy Theatre 23 March, 2:30 Colden Common Community Centre, St Vigor Way, SO21 1UU ’Whose Story Is It Anyway?’ - this wonderful improvised comedy show guarantees to make children (and adults) laugh out loud, as it celebrates the power of the human imagination. Kepow theatre take suggestions from their audience, adapt well known stories and improvise scenes full of action and adventure. What happened when Harry Potter

DIS COV ER WHAT ’S ON discovered he had a twin called Larry? Or when Charlie built his own Chocolate Factory? Come along and find out! Suitable for 5 - 11 year olds, (and playful grown ups). Adults £7, Children £5, Families £20 01962 715789 www.coldencommoncc.co.uk LIvING A HIGH LIFE IN SPAIN 26 Mar, 7.30pm Chandlers Ford Community Centre, Hursley Road, SO53 2FT Wildlife Photographer Brian Pettit will share some of his wildlife watching experiences in Spain. Contact Barbara Hillier on 023 8026 6786. Parking available. £2 admission, including refreshments.

ORIENTEERING EvENT 27 Apr 10am to 12:30 Pear Tree Green SO19 7RF Part of Southampton Orienteering Club's Summer

Series. Ideal families, beginners and the more experienced orienteers. Coaching and guidance available. Run round the course like a hare or walk around like a tortoise! Enjoy yourself in the lovely Hampshire countryside.

Adults £4. Juniors £2. 07570 627716. www.southamptonorienteers.org.uk EGGS MARK THE SPOT 29 Mar and 1 Apr, 10am – 5pm Mottisfont House and Gardens, Mottisfont, SO51 0LP Complete the trail to win your chocolate egg! Appropriate footwear needed. Collect trail sheet in the Stable Block. £2 per trail. Tel: 01794 344020.

RAMBLERS GROUP WALK 13 April, 2pm Starting point Grid Ref: SU432206 Hampshire SO53 4SE Linear walk , Chandler's Ford Station to Romsey via Emer Bog

Salvation Army Fellowship Band Comes to Chandlers Ford The Solent Area fellowship Band of the Salvation Army is to play a concert in aid of youth charities supported

by The Chandlersford Methodist Church. The concert will take place on Friday March 15th commencing at 7.30pm. Popular and accomplished local organist David Edwards, who was for some years resident organist at the church, will also be making an appearance.

The band boasts a playing strength approaching 40 – mainly of a mature age group but interspersed with several younger instrumentalists and will play a variety of music. Included in the programme will be a tribute to Graham Hall who sadly passed away recently.

Graham played with the City of Southampton [Albion] Band but his links with the Salvation Army go back many years and his family continue to be involved in the Army in the Sheffield area. Graham was an accomplished cornet player and in tribute to him the principal cornet player of the band Martyn Thomas will play a Salvation Army “standard” cornet solo – Silver Threads.

Admission to the concert is free but a retiring collection will be taken in aid of the nominated charity.

board walk and Baddesley Common Nature Reserve, 7 miles. An interesting walk crossing Emer Bog Nature Reserve on a long board walk and then Baddesley Common (the original northern gateway to the New Forest) nature reserve. Start at Chandler's Ford Railway Station, plenty of free parking, bus or train back from Romsey. Rob - 01794 512999.

Most walks for members but non-members are welcome to join us as guests on two or three walks to try it out.

irises, jasmines, kitchen garden, landscaping began in 1950, maintained by owners. New planting, osmunda, ponds, quiz for children, rhododendrons, sun and shade, trilliums, unusual plants, viburnums, wildlife areas, eXuberant foliage, yr-round interest, zantedeschia. £3, Children free. 02380 254521.

Visitors also welcome by appointment Apr to May. Open for charity.

WHERE TO LOOK FOR MORE WHAT’S ON:

THE COTTAGE - OPEN GARdEN FOR NGS Sun 5, Mon 6, Sat 11, Sun 12 May (2-6).

The Cottage, Chandler’s Ford Hampshire SO53 1ES ¾ acre. Azaleas, bog garden, camellias, dogwoods, erythroniums, free-range bantams, geraniums, hostas,

www.visit-hampshire.co.uk www.hants.gov.uk/events. htm http://www.southampton. gov.uk/news-events/events/ home.asp www.wherecanwego.com

Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church Presents

THE SALVATION ARMY SOLENT FELLOWSHIP BAND Bandmaster John Bird also featuring guest organist

DAVID EDWARDS Friday 15th March 7:30pm AT

Chandlers Ford Methodist Church Winchester Road Chandlersford SO53 2GJ

FREE ADMISSION Retiring Collection in aid of Church Youth Work

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THE CHANDLERS FORD DIRECTORY LOCAL NEWS & VIEWS

Citizens Advice Bureau: There to help Apparently two in every five adults will use the Citizens Advice Bureau at some time or another, and yet it is surprising how little most people know about it. Yes, you can approach it with debt and benefit issues, but it is so much more than that.

Last year Romsey and District Citizens Advice Bureau saw 1841 people (virtually all from the Test Valley area) with 6,289 problems between them. Around 50% of those involved debt or benefit issues. The rest included questions about such topics as employment, education, housing, relationships, legal difficulties, consumer problems, and immigration. Our volunteer advisers try to cope with any issue that is thrown at them, all on a confidential, free and impartial basis.

Equally many people do not realise that we have a campaigning function. As part of a national organisation with 3,500 community locations run by 382 individual charities throughout the country, the Romsey bureau is able to feed stories into a national database.

They are then collated to show how different issues affect people locally, regionally or nationwide. We use this information to fight to improve some of the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.

For example, on a national basis over the last four years we have identified a tenfold increase in the number of clients seen with debts to payday lenders. These companies offer a fast but very dangerous way of borrowing money because the interest they charge can make the initial sum borrowed escalate out of all proportion. We are asking all clients

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who have taken out a payday loan to take part in our year-long national online survey, We are encouraging people to report their experiences with payday lenders good and bad, and to name and shame any lenders who sidestep the industry’s own code of practice.

In this way our campaign takes a responsible approach to helping both regulators and trade associations monitor what is going on and is always based on true stories about things that have happened to real people rather than being inspired by any preconceived or political ambitions.

If you would like to get involved in this survey, or have any other stories to tell, or are aware of other policies that are not working please get in touch. We will treat the case totally confidentially. Your name will not get into the press, but an anonymous version may well find its way into one of our reports, sent to MPs, the government, media or a trade association, and could help to improve legislation in the future.

This is a growing part of our work and our independent status, backed up by nationwide statistical recording is highly valued.

Romsey CAB is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10.00 to 15.30 and Thursdays and Fridays from 10.00 to 13.30 for drop in callers or appointments at our bureau at 5 Abbey Walk,Romsey SO51 8JQ. You can also call us on: 01794 516378 or get some basic information on our website: www.adviceguide. org.uk.

There is also an office in Eastleigh at 101 Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DR, 023 8061 6046

DIS COV ER R EG U L A R LO C A L E V E N T S Brass Band Thurs 7:45pm, Sun 6:30pm Otterbourne Village Hall, Cranbourne Drive, Otterbourne Otterbourne Brass playing at fetes, carnivals and agricultural shows in the summer, raising funds for band development and charity at Christmas and performing concerts throughout the year. New players are always welcome.

Helen Davis, 01489 564716 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 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. Social events too. Come and make friends. ‘Taster’ participation is free. Contact Viv, romsey@southhampshirectc.org.uk or 01794 368207 Scottish Dancing Wednesdays 7.30 - 10.00pm Saint Francis School, Valley Park Tuition given in steps and formations: Cost £1 .50 Contact Connie Cruden, 02380 267 317 Badminton Sat 09:00 - 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 Badminton England registered coaches.

Minimum age 7 years.

For further information, please contact Bev Ardabili, Club Coach and Treasurer on 02380 266121 or email bevardabili@gmail.com Walking 6 days a week - Various meeting places C.Ford, N Badd, Romsey & other Test Valley Locations Walks are approximately an hour long and a gentler pace is always offered.

All walks are accompanied by a trained Health Walk Leader. All ages welcome.

Laura Blake 01264 368831

Story Time Monday 2:15-2:45 - CF Library Stories for under 5s and their parents / carers at Chandler’s Ford Library Rhyme Time 1st Tues 10-10:30 - CF Library Songs & rhymes for children under 3 years and their parents/carers 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 Valerie Jolley 01794 519919 Amateur Drama Group Every Tuesday Ritchie Memorial Hall, C/Ford New members are always welcome, for both onstage and backstage roles.

Cassiopeia@cassiopeian.co.uk or 0845 644 0496.

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 Social Group Mondays, Cleveland Bay, C/Ford Single, Divorced, Widowed, “Loose Ends” for a vibrant social group for 45+ ring Chris 02380861745 or Yvonne 07774043386 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.

Liz Farrington 02380 611201.

Widowed Club 2nd Monday of each month 2-4pm C/F Working Men’s Club Social club for widows and widowers.

Monthly meeting and trips out.

Edith Lidstone 023 8026 9101 Youth Band Thursday 7pm-9pm The Pavilion, Kingfisher Rd, Eastleigh Senators Youth band with brass, keyboard and drums for children aged 9-14. New members welcome – currently free! Call June Fitzpatrick on 02380 275422 for details or just turn up any Thursday (term time).

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 Men’s Keep Fit Tuesdays 11am to 12pm Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Rd Over 50s men’s keep fit and social group. Come along, keep fit, make friends. All shapes and sizes welcome. £3 per session.

Call Roy Wreford 02380 268237.

Social Club 2nd & 4th Wednesday 8.30pm Stoneham Arms in Bassett Green Road, Southampton Phase II Social & Cultural Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 8.30pm. All welcome singles or couples 50+. Come and find out about our varied social programme.

Tel: 01329 664913.

Languages French - 1st 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 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 8026 5760 www.chandlersfordartgroup.com

Hocombe Wood Women's Institute 3rd Tuesday of each month 7pm - 10pm The Hilt, off Hiltingbury Road, C/Ford Monthly Meetings except August.

Speakers, Walks, Scrabble, Social Activites. Visitors and new members welcome.

Contact: l.m.n@btinternet.com

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DISCOVER INFORMATION

Supermarket Opening Hours Mon

Tues

Weds

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Asda

6am then 24 hours

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours until 10pm

10am-4pm

SPAR (Hursley Rd)

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 8pm

5.30am 2pm

Co-op (Winch. Rd)

7am-9pm 7am-9pm

7am-9pm

7am-9pm

7am-9pm

7am-9pm

10am-4pm

Co-op (Hursley Rd) 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 023 8026 6468

7am - 10pm

Tesco (Ash)

7am - 11pm 7am -11pm 7am -11pm

7am -11pm 7am - 11pm

7am -11pm

Tesco (V.Pk)

6am -11pm 6am -11pm 6am -11pm 6am - 11pm 6am - 11pm 6am - 11pm

6am -11pm

023 8026 8341

023 8025 2380 023 8026 6561

0845 026 9245 0845 026 9209

Waitrose

023 8026 0230

8.00am 8pm

8.00am 8pm

8.00am 8pm

7am -11pm

8.00am 8pm

8.00am 9pm

8.00am 8pm

10am - 4pm

Browsing from 9.30am

Bay Leaves Larder is open 8:30 till 5:30 Monday to Saturday.

All opening hours are given as a guide only and are correct at the time of going to press

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS QUIZ - dETECTIvES

1. Father Brown - G. K. Chesterton, 2. Inspector Morse - Colin Dexter, 3. Mike Hammer - Mickey Spillane, 4. Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle, 5. Harry Hole - Jo Nesbø, 6. Jack Frost - R.D. Wingfield, 7. Sam Spade - Dashiell Hammett, 8. Inspector Wexford - Ruth Rendell, 9. Adam Dalgliesh - P. D. James, 10. John Rebus - Ian Rankin

PICTOGRAM 1. An inside job, 2. Just the ticket, 3. Water under the bridge SUdOKU

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WORdSEARCH The worst club in my bag is my brain. Chris Perry WORd LAddER GOLD, GILD, GILT, GIST, GUST, DUST

Advertising and Distribution

DISTRIBUTION: Discover Chandlers Ford is delivered to two alternating areas of the SO53 postcode. On the odd numbered months it goes to: Knightwood, Valley Park, North Millers Dale, South Millers Dale, homes south of Hiltingbury Rd to the Central Precinct, and Hursley Rd. On the even numbered months the directory goes to homes north of Flexford and Hiltingbury Rds, Scantabout, Peverells Wood, Toynbee/Bodycoats Rd, Chalvington Rd areas also Hursley and parts of Otterbourne.

TO ADVERTISE: Please call or email Tania Houston Tania@discovermagazines.co.uk 023 8027 6361 or Kevin Houston Kevin @discovermagazine.co.uk 023 8027 6396

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Publisher: Discover Chandlers Ford Ltd

DIS COV E R USEFU L N U M B ER S

Doctor Numbers NHS Direct (24 hr helpline) The Brownhill Surgery 2 Brownhill Rd Fryern Surgery Oakmount Rd Knightwood Surgery (Parkside Family Practice) Pilgrims Close Park Surgery (Chandlers Ford Family Practice), Hursley Rd St Francis Surgery (Chandlers Ford Family Practice), Pilgrims Close

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0845 46 47 023 8025 2188 023 8025 2414 023 8027 3252 023 8027 3458 023 8025 5118 0844 477 8957 (Emergencies press option 1) (Appointments press option 2)

Chemist Numbers

Asda Pharmacy, Bournemouth Road Tel: 023 8027 7390 Mon/Tues/Weds - 8.00am - 9.00pm, Thurs/Fri - 8am - 10pm, Sat - 8am - 8pm, Sun - 10am - 4pm. Bank Hols - 9.00am - 6pm.

Boots the Chemist, 4-5 Fryern Arcade, Tel:023 8025 2751 Opening hours/rota: Mon/Tues - 8.30am - 6pm, Weds/Thurs/Fri - 8.30am - 6.30pm, Sat -8.30am - 5.30pm.

Day Lewis, 95 Hiltingbury Road, SO53 5NQ. Tel: 023 8025 3063 Mon - Fri - 8.30am - 6pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm.

Falkland Pharmacy, 1 Falkland Court, SO53 3GA. Tel:023 8025 4344 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri - 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 6.30pm Weds 9am - 1pm, 6pm - 7pm Sat - 9am -1pm, 2pm - 5.30pm Lloyds Pharmacy, 21 Hursley Road, SO53 2FS. Tel: 023 8025 4252 Mon - Fri - 9am - 6.30pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm Park Pharmacy, 3 Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, SO53 4TQ. Tel: 023 8026 3908 Mon - Fri - 8.45am - 6.30pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm

Church Numbers

New Community Church Methodist Church St Francis Church St Boniface Church (C of E) St Edwards Church St Martin in the Wood (C of E) United Reformed Church Velmore Church Churches Together in Chandlers Ford

07970 804708 023 8026 8803 023 80271152 023 8026 5977 023 8027 3882 023 8026 5977 023 8027 6791 023 8057 1414 www.ctcf.org.uk

Library Times http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/chandlersford-library.htm Oakmount Road, Chandler’s Ford, 0845 6035631 Mon/Wed/Fri: 9am - 5pm, Tue/Thur: 9am - 7pm Saturdays: 9am - 4pm

School & College Numbers Barton Peveril Chandler’s Ford Infant Eastleigh College Fryern Infants Fryern Junior Hiltingbury Infants Hiltingbury Junior John Keble CE Knightwood Primary Lakeside Merdon Junior Otterbourne Primary Peter Symonds Scantabout Primary Sherborne House St Francis Primary St Swithun Wells Primary Thornden Toynbee

023 8036 7200 023 8025 2655 023 8091 1000 023 8026 5931 023 8025 4155 023 8026 5414 023 8026 1808 01962 775241 023 8026 1900 023 8026 6633 023 8026 5255 01962 712020 01962 857500 023 8026 6892 023 8025 2440 023 8027 1178 023 8026 6210 023 8026 9722 023 8026 9026

School Holidays

All dates taken from - www3.hants.gov.uk/ education/schools/schoolholidays Spring Term Easter: Fri 29/3/13 to Friday 12/4/13 (inc.)

Summer Term Half Term: Mon 27/5/13 - Fri 31/5/13

Chandlers Ford MP

Steve Brine MP - Member of Parliament for Winchester & Chandlers Ford steve.brine.mp@parliament.uk, www.stevebrine.com 0207 219 7189 (London Office), 01962 791110 (Constituency Office)

Sustainable Transport

For all rail, ferry, bus and underground information click on www.traveline.org.uk/ index.htm or call 0871 200 22 33 or visit www. threeriversrail.com For all cycle routes in Chandlers Ford and neighbouring areas visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/parking-travel--roads.aspx

Last Post Times

Ashdown Rd - Mon-Fri 5pm/Post Office Closes 5:30pm, Sat 11:30/Post Office Closes 12:30 Fryern Arcade Post Office - Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:30, Saturday 9:00 to 12:30 LAST POST IN CHANDLERS FORD - Brickfield Lane on The Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate (near Hendy Truck) - Mon-Fri 6:30, Sat: 11:45 No collection Sunday

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DIS COV ER I N D E X For Advertisers offering multiple property services look under Property Maintenance, otherwise see specific trade e.g. electrician, carpenter etc.

Accounting: Accord Accountants Arlington Accountants Ltd Kirkcaldy Accountancy Ltd Knightwood Accountancy Svcs Ltd Aerials: Aerial Fix DJ Satellites & Aerials Air Conditioning: ALB Electrical Appliance Repair: 123 Domestic Appliances Advanced Appliance Care JP Appliances Premier Electrics Architect: Andrew Johns Auction: Bonhams Bathrooms: See Plumbing Beauty Treatments: Aapka Beauty Salon Amazing Lashes by Jacqui Caroline’s Mystique Beauty Bedrooms: Swan Systems Blinds & Curtains: Designing for Style Shading Places The Curtain Design House Waterside Blinds Boilers: See Plumbing Bookkeeper: Chandlers Ford Bookkeeping Gibbons Bookkeeping Service Ltd Helen Boyd Ltd Butcher: Bishop Waltham Butchers Cakes: Made For You Car Service/Repair- See Garage Svcs Carpenter: Crown Carpentry J Maguire Carpentry Services Kiwi Carpentry Oakwood Carpentry & Maintenance Carpet Cleaning: Abbey Cleaning Elliott Carpet Care Carpet & Flooring: G E Nicholls Iain Duthie Floorings Premier Flooring Solutions Wilton Carpets Children's Activities: Kidz Camps UK Children’s Tuition: Boostmaths English Upgrades Kip McGrath Cleaning Services: Done 'n' Dusted Nook & Cranny Cleaning Services Computer Services: Chandlers Ford Computer Care Home Computer Help RSJ Computer Services Widenet Conservatories: Live-in Pennington Jones (HI) Ltd Counsellor: Marcus Gee Talking Therapies Curtains: Designing for Style The Curtain Design House Dentist: Fryern Dental Practice Smile Vital Family Dental Care

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Dentist cont.: Westfield Dental Practice 12 Domestic Appliance: 123 Domestic Appliances 61 Advanced Appliance Care 58 JP Appliances 30 Premier Electrics 57 Double Glazing Inst/Repairs: Live-in Design 88 Pennington Jones (HI) Ltd 37 Windowmenda 26 Electrician: ALB Electrical 22 Ampfield Electrical 58 EEC247 35 GJ Rhodes Electrical 31 Estate Agent: Jonathan Rees 41-48 Fencing Services: CF Handyman Fencing Services 7 Colourfence 8 Chandlers Ford Landscaping 10 Funeral Services: Nigel Guilder 51 Furniture: From Old to New 51 Swan Systems 23 Garage Doors: Fix Quick Garage Doors 70 Garage Services: Auto Assistance 73 Independent VW 69 Jon's Garage Ltd 70 NB Service Station 70 Reverse Parking 71 Robinsons Vehicle Maintenance 62 Garden Design & Services: Adapt Landscapes 4 All In One 10 C/Ford Garden Services 7 Chandlers Ford Landscaping 10 Colourfence 8 Davis Tree Care 7 Enviro 10 Garden Design by Mo Mariner 5 Green Keeper 11 J.L. Tree Care 4 Jon Curtis Tree Surgery & Gdn Svc 78 Lakewood Tree Surgeons 8 Martin Royer Garden Design 7 One Man Went To Mow 9 Premier Garden Designs 79 RDP Landscape & Property Services 79 Romsey Stump 9 Simon Foster Garden Design 9 Valley Park Landscapes 9 Gas Services: See Plumbing Hairdresser: A Touch of Class 18 Health & Fitness: Bodysound 16 Eastleigh Sports Massage Therapy 78 Health Services: Hampshire Hearing Ctre 13 Holidays: Croatia 64 House Clearance: The Bookman 78 Kitchens: Dream Doors 3 Homeseal 39 Knightwood Kitchens 34 New Forest Stone 26 Re-Nu Kitchens 25 Space Kitchens & Bathrooms 33 Locksmith: Lockright Security Ltd 27 Logs: Lakewood Logs 4 Mobility: Freedom Mobility 15 Music Tuition: Little Soprano 21 Rockout! Music School 75 Office Furniture: Haywood Office Svc 40 Optician: Hampson Opticians 16

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Oven Cleaning: Oven Wizards Painter/Decorator (see also Property Maintenance): Darren Eckton Handy Man & Decorator Darren Liggett M Fyall Design & Co Prestige Painting SJ Penney VHN Decorating W.A.G. Decorating Services Ltd Pet Services: Lynn Symes Dog Grooming Salon Pet Pals Plasterer: A Y Plastering C B Plastering Services Plasterforce Plumbing Services (including bathroom installation and gas and boiler services) see also Property Maintenance: Ace Plumbing Ltd Alford Plumbing & Heating Aqua Bathrooms Aqualogic Plumbing & Heating Aquatec DN Plumbing Services First Call Heating Ltd Gair Gas Gas Elite Graham Jones Plumbing & Heating Mike Chivers NHP (Romsey) Ltd Premier Bathrooms Space Kitchens & Bathrooms SPC Bathrooms & Kitchens Tom Mitchell Plumbing TP Watts Podiatrist: Jon Callen Printer: Warwick Printing Company Property Maintenance & Improvements: A Wilmott All In One CDN Handyman Services CF Handyman Services Dell Developments Handy Man Hero Homeseal KCB Handyman Services M Fyall Design & Co Mann & Sons Ltd MH Building Services Purchase Construction Ltd RDP Landscape & Property Services S & R Property Services The Flat Pack People The Handyman Your Local Odd Job Man Restaurant/Bar: King Rufus Singing Lessons: Rock Choir Solar Panels: Finesse Energy Ltd Solicitor: Eric Robinson Solicitors Taxi: Links Private Hire Tiling & Tile Supplier: AT Ceramics Premier Bathrooms & Tiles Tree Surgery: See Garden Tuition (Children’s): Boostmaths English Upgrades Kip McGrath Upholstery: Designing for Style From Old to New The Curtain Design House Veterinary: Cats@Seadown The Village Vet Window Cleaning: Clear Vision Window Repair: Windowmenda

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