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The Right Track It’s good news for local travellers that we are in July and August.

Most of our roads are clear as road works aren’t carried out at this Tania Houston time. And yet… being as there’s less traffic around it would be far less disruptive to have road maintenance and improvements carried out in the summer. The one time of year that hardly anybody is away is October to December, but I can guarantee you there will be more works in those months than any other time.

We are intersected by the motorway, the railway line, and the Monks Brook meaning getting from one side of the area to the other is always going to have pinch points. Of course the motorway and railways mean that once out of Chandlers Ford you will benefit from fast transport to other areas, so I’m not complaining about these.

The car is king, I’m not denying that, but I recently caught a train from Chandlers Ford and what a great little service that is. It was the May bank holiday weekend, it was sunny, and I had something to return to Gunwharf Quays on a Saturday afternoon. It was going to be packed, and it was only me going. SoOUR the AIM train is for(including you to a seemed a good option. It took about an hour PAY AS LITTLE TAX itAS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS change at Eastleigh) so not much longer than driving, IS SAFELY was a very pleasant and relaxed journey, and REASONABLE it was only Company Personal Accounts & Tax Returns £10.80 for the round /trip.

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Join the Adventure at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show!

The New Forest & Hampshire County Show will be held at New Park, Brockenhurst on 28th, 29th and 30th July 2015. This year, the Show is delighted to announce, the attendance of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment with their exciting and dynamic Musical Ride as the Main Ring attraction.

Their performances showcase the very best of military equestrianism and tradition and the spectacular team will perform a dynamic performance to wow the crowds. It is certainly a wonderful sight not to be missed.

The troop, all mounted on black horses and resplendent in full ceremonial uniform, will give two performances on all three days of the Show.

As well as this spectacular attraction, the Show will once again

welcome the Ringwood Brewery Heavy Horse Musical Drive whose wonderful grace and agility will astound you. In contrast feel the excitement rise as the Inter Hunt Relay race over their testing course of jumps, so the louder you cheer the faster they go!

Our theme for this year is ‘Join the Adventure’ so why not come along and try your hand at milking a cow, painting and potting, fishing and forestry or perhaps even take part in the tractor tug of war. Visit the Forest Fun Factory and be entertained by clowns, choirs, dance acts and much more! Make sure you head over to our Show Farm where the children can get up close and personal with all sorts of farmyard animals. Pop into our Countryside Area for Terrier and Ferret racing and enjoy the incredible machines in the Old Time Farming section. Follow our education trails around the Showground to learn more about agriculture, food and farming.

We will certainly be celebrating our love of horses as we host over 150 showing, jumping and in-hand

classes. From the traditional New Forest pony to the magnificent show jumpers there are horses for all to enjoy.

One area not to be missed is the Flower Show which boasts beautifully landscaped gardens, a plant hunters’ paradise highlighting the best horticulture from trade nurseries.

The Southern Vegetable Championships and Flower Arranging competitions also produce a magnificent display and are a must-see part of the Show.

There are over 600 trade stands providing some of the most varied and unusual goods and produce – from large commercial companies to small local businesses. For those of you looking to make that special purchase we really are a shoppers’ paradise.

During a fun packed day at the Show, why not enjoy the vast range of food available, or visit the Food Hall for some wellearned refreshments. Whether you live in the local area or are visiting on holiday, make the New Forest & Hampshire County Show an essential part of this year’s calendar and enjoy the adventure.

Visit www.newforestshow. co.uk for more information to take advantage of our amazing advance ticket offers.

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3 tbsp olive oil 1 large red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 4 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped 1 carrot, peeled and grated 2 tsp chilli powder 2 x 400g cans mixed bean salad, drained and rinsed 100g canned sweetcorn, drained 100g fresh breadcrumbs 1 large egg 1 tbsp lime juice 4 tbsp fresh chopped coriander (or parsley) Toasted burger buns, baby spinach leaves and sliced tomatoes, to serve

Ready in 40 minutes, plus chilling The uncooked burgers freeze well, just place on a lined baking tray and freeze until solid then pack away into freezer bags. To cook from frozen, place the burgers on a lined baking tray, brush lightly with oil and bake for 25-30 minutes at 200C, fan 180C, Gas 6 until golden and piping hot.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan and fry the chopped onion over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic, spring onions and carrots and fry, stirring, for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chilli powder.

2. Tip all the beans into a large bowl and roughly mash with a fork. Stir in the onion mixture along with the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Divide and shape the mixture into 8 burgers. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

4. Heat the rest of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over a medium heat and fry the burgers for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown (you may need to do this in two batches so add a little more oil, if needed). Drain on kitchen paper then serve in toasted burgers buns with spinach leaves and sliced tomatoes.

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Music Festivals For Every Age

Netley Marsh Steam Fair 24 to 26 July www.nmscs.org.uk Live music in the evening Sausage 15 Rockbourne, Salisbury 24 to 25 July, sausagefestival.co.uk Swanage Carnival Dorset 25 July to 1 August www.swanagecarnival.com GosFest, Gosport 30 July – 2 August gosfestuk.com 4 days, 4 stages, over 150 bands Vicky Park, Victoria Park, Hamble 1 August http://tiny.cc/vickypark Wickham Festival 6 to 9 August www.wickhamfestival.co.uk Headliners: 10cc, Proclaimers, Billy Bragg, Cockney Rebel

Victorious, Portsmouth 29 & 30 Aug www.victoriousfestival.co.uk Headliners: The Flaming Lips, Ray Davies, Tinie Tempah One Love, Winchester 4 - 6 September www.onelovefestival.co.uk Reggae & Dub GullFest 2015 The Seagull, Fareham 5 September heyevent.com/event/ 798708063539942/gullfest-2015

Smoked & Uncut The Pig, Brockenhurst 6 Sep www.smokedanduncut.com/ Bankes Arms Beer & the-pig-brockenhurst-musicMusic Festival, Studland festival 6 to 9 August www.bankesarmsbeerfestival. Weyfest, Farnham com 4 – 6 September www.weyfest.co.uk On The Bus Summer Headliners Level 42, The Party Waterboys, The Christian, Paul 7, 8 & 9 Aug Carrack Secret location, Corfe Castle, Bestival Festival, IOW 10 to 13 September Boomtown Fair, 2015.bestival.net Winchester Headliners: Duran Duran, 13 to 16 Aug Rudimental, Chemical Brothers www.boomtownfair.co.uk The New Forest Folk Festival 26 to 30 August www.newforestfolkfestival. co.uk

Butserfest 12 September www.butserfest.co.uk Alcohol free!!

You might imagine that all music festivals are versions of the televised Glastonbury Festival.

All the beautiful young things dancing to the latest music, some of which an older generation may not recognise as music at all!

Yes, there are some huge festivals taking place this summer, attracting the very top bands and with prices to match. But there are far more smaller events taking place which are targeted at families and/or an older audience, which are very affordable and, best of all, are local. A little bit of knowledge goes a long way so here are a couple of tips:

r Don’t judge an event purely by the headline acts - some of the best performances come from little-known names. And if there is more than one stage you’ll have a choice of artists to watch throughout the day.

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r Don’t wear white – festivals

r You’ll be walking before, dancing

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There is something lovely about this part of the summer. The veg plot tends to be in overdrive and there are some delicious fruits cropping too. But sometimes your beloved flower beds and borders, pots and planters can be looking ever-so-slightly sorry for themselves. There is often a distinct midsummer-flop.

You planted up your flower beds and numerous pots and containers to make them look good but how can you keep them looking on top form for as long as possible?

Regular feeding is essential, particularly for anything growing in a container. Often crammed into a fairly small space and with compost whose fertiliser content is pretty well used up after a few weeks, by July plants in pots can be close to starving if you’ve not fed them regularly. At this time of year I would still feed herbaceous perennials and annuals growing in open ground too, but I suggest you resist the temptation to feed shrubs as these could be encouraged to put on new growth which will not be toughened up enough by the time winter comes; this late growth is then very prone to frost damage. A tomato feed with a high potash level works well for anything that you grow primarily for the flowers so every time you feed your tomatoes make up a bit of extra feed and pop it onto flowering plants. I tend to buy concentrated tomato food by the mini-tanker full as this works out much more economical!

Make sure that everything is deadheaded regularly, both the faded flowers and if necessary remove the flower stem too. On

soft stemmed plants you may be able to make to do it using your thumb nail, but a pair of sharp scissors or similar often makes for the quickest, neatest and least messy job. Do this as soon as the flower starts to deteriorate so that no energy whatsoever is used to form seed heads and it will make a huge difference to the performance you see the plants put on over the next few weeks.

I am a great believer in the ‘hair cut’ approach where perennials are given a trim using scissors or shears as soon as their flowering period is over. Do this promptly and follow it with a good feed and you can often encourage a second, later flush of flowers too.

If plants have become a little too tall or there has been a lot of rainfall they can literally flop over, clogging up the lawn on borders next to the grass, and generally looking a real mess. This is easily solved if you check that stakes and other supports are still doing their job and re-position them if necessary, taking care not to snap any flower stems in the process.

You may even find that you need to add a bit of extra support or tie in a few of the taller or more wayward stems – the foamcovered wire works really well for this. ...Continued on page 18

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At this time of year many flowers succumb to common diseases. This is how to deal with them: Powdery Mildew Keep the plant well watered at the base but avoid wetting the leaves and spray with a suitable fungicide if necessary

Aphids Remove with a strong jet of water, introduce ladybirds or spray with an insecticide

Leaf spots Just pick off the worst affected leaves

Rusts Pick off the worst affected leaves, try to keep the foliage dry and spray with a suitable insecticide

Caterpillars Pick off by hand or spray with a suitable biological or chemical control Keeping on top of these small problems is essential - regular checks should allow you to take prompt action, so avoiding too much damage occurring and often meaning that you do not even need to spray.

Weeds tend to be growing rapidly too, so try to remove these as they make for a lot of competition for water, food and even light. Pulling them out or

hoeing them off when they are still fairly small is a much easier and more efficient way to deal with them than trying to pull out a massive, long-rooted triffid that has already done a lot of damage.

If the weather is dry, regular watering will also help to keep your flower beds and containers looking their best. To minimise water wastage and the risk of those delicate petals becoming scorched, I suggest that you should only water in the evening or, if this is not possible, very early in the morning. A less frequent but thorough drenching is a lot more beneficial than very frequent but light waterings.

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Hope and Aid Direct Registered Charity No. 1077146

Spring 2015 Convoy to Konik Refugee Camp, Montenegro.

On 27th March this year volunteers from all over the UK including some from Chandlers Ford and Winchester drove trucks for six days, loaded with humanitarian aid, across the continent to Europe’s largest refugee camp in Podgorica, Montenegro.

They were part of a team from the charity Hope and Aid Direct going to Konik refugee camp which houses nearly 2000 people who were originally displaced from Kosovo during the war of 1999.

The poverty is extreme. We saw two very young boys rummaging through the rubbish skips and a child of 4 or 5 playing in one of the open sewers. The 10 squat style toilets (some without roofs or doors) keep blocking and sewerage runs down the alleys between the containers and shanty huts they live in. Ill fitting or odd footwear was evident, some shoes with heels cut away to make them fit, some with plastic bags inside for waterproofing, some with no shoes at all.

The UNHCR and Red Cross do what they can but we were told that no other NGO has been to Konik since we took 60 tons of aid in 2010. This time each family received pasta, biscuits, tinned food, plates, utensils, toiletries, clothing, toys and much more. Our 40 tons of aid was a drop in the ocean but we also gave them hope that others are thinking of them and the smiles on their faces said it all.

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The Season Art Class Exhibition The Seasons Art Class Hampshire held its end of term exhibition at The Hilt, Chandlers Ford, on 21st May. The event was attended by students, visitors and guests from the Winchester, Southampton, Romsey, Itchen Valley and surrounding areas.

The work on display included pencil drawings, oil pastel paintings covering a selection of different projects, watercolour landscapes and birds, and everything from abstract art to landscapes and trees in acrylic paint. The students produced all the exceptionally high standard of work on display which went from strength to strength as the course progressed.

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Although very convenient, you may encounter a range of fees with a prepaid card, depending on the provider: • Application fee: generally around £10 • Renewal fee: some providers set an expiry date and then charge a replacement fee of around £5 to renew the card, even if there’s a balance remaining • Cash withdrawal fee: check with your provider to see if they charge a fee for withdrawing

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Buying well in advance of your holiday is the best way to save money on holiday insurance. Search a couple of price comparison sites such as Compare the Market or Money Supermarket to find the best deals.

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• Where you are travelling you’ll have to choose between worldwide or European insurance.

• If you’re likely to be participating in any risky sports such as scuba diving, the policy may be loaded with an extra charge.

Booking your travel insurance independently via the internet will generally work out cheaper than buying as an add on to flights or a package tour. Alternatively, ‘packaged’ bank accounts sometimes include annual travel insurance in their monthly fee.

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Despite the economy picking up a little, most of us are still being careful to find the best deals when travelling abroad. Searching for discounts can be fun, and the money saved might as well line your pockets as those of the travel agent or credit card company.

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by Tom Hughes

My Sunday morning began like any other. Settled into my favourite chair with my brew, a slice of freshly buttered toast and two episodes of Broadchurch on catch-up, I was just about to take my first sip of tea when in walked Sarah, closely followed by Hannah and Emily.

The three women in my life all stared at each other. Chocolate Eggs it seemed, were not the issue. Sarah pressed on.

Now, grab your coat and let’s go shopping! Err, on second thoughts, leave the coat, let’s just go.”

“We are gathered here today Tom to tell you that, well, you are a bit of a scruff.”

Sarah, wearing a benevolent, concerned expression on her face gently relieved me of my steaming mug, sat me down and said,

Next to pipe up was Hannah.

In the vast outlet clothes store I wandered aimlessly around, fingering the rails without a clue what I was doing. Eventually I held up a pair of jeans with the very pleasing price tag of £24.99.

“Tom, What we are about to say is said out of love and concern, nothing else.”

Then I realised what was happening, it was a family intervention! But an intervention about what? Was my customary Friday night pint of mild down the Paraffin Lamp getting out of hand? Was my chocolate habit becoming a cause for concern?

What could it be? I decided to confront the issue head on.

“Listen, if anyone is wondering why all the cream eggs keep disappearing, I want you all to know that from now on I promise to share the value pack with everyone else.”

A confused silence descended.

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“A what?”

“Yes Dad, look at that jumper, look at those jeans?”

“Sarah, what about these?”

“What’s wrong with them?”

Sarah examined my choice.

“Dad, who wears hiking socks, walking shoes and a snood to the gym?”

“You haven’t just grabbed the cheapest have you?”

“Yes Tom, the girls are embarrassed. Their friends are talking about you. You need a new wardrobe, urgently”, said Sarah.

“Right put them back and go try on these.”

“Well ok, I’ll go through my stuff and - “ “Too late, we’ve done it for you.”

Then Sarah, much to my dismay, produced a black bin liner full of my precious old clothes.

Sweatshirts, jeans and - horror of horrors - my Bruce Springsteen 2005 tour t-shirt.

“Not at all.”

I examined the pair picked by Sarah. To my untrained eye, they looked identical to the jeans I’d just chosen. Identical that is, except for the price. Sarah’s were fifty pounds dearer.

“Why would I pay seventy-five pounds for something I can get for-twenty five, I just don’t…”

“Not the Boss! Please?”

Grabbing the seat of the expensive jeans, Sarah pointed to a yellow logo stitched onto the rear pocket.

“No Tom, this lot is off to the charity shop in the precinct.

“Look! That’s why. They are designer.”

“So, they sew a little squiggle onto the pocket and they charge you treble the price? Are you being serious?”

“Designer” - in his hurry to stitch on the magic money squiggle, had stamped them with the wrong size.

The look from Sarah told me that yes, she was indeed being deadly serious. She picked out another pair from the rack, handed both of them over and pointed in the direction of the changing rooms.

I sloped away to the curtained-off area where a glum-faced child handed me an orange circle on which was printed a number two.

Outside, I informed Sarah of the manufacturer’s error. Sarah, shaking her head in defeat, flung back at me the cheap pair I had originally chosen. I tried them on right there in the store. Of course, they fitted perfectly. Eye rolls from Sarah, a triumphant beam from her husband.

I battled with the first pair for what seemed like an age.

Eventually I gave up, deciding that in the words of my Auntie Joyce they “Wouldn’t go near me.” The second pair I actually managed to heave myself into.

And a more uncomfortable pair of pants I couldn’t imagine.

Baggy round the crotch and barely covering the posterior, I assumed that this particular

The next day Sarah arrived home from work to find me wearing the new jeans and another, different purchase.

“Tom! What are you doing

wearing that tatty old Bruce Springsteen T-shirt? I thought I gave that thing away?”

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COMPETITION

The Ageas Family Festival Returning for its fourth year, the home of Hampshire Cricket welcomes The Ageas Family Festival on 1st August.

Alongside fantastic family entertainment, the Festival will feature the Royal London One-Day Cup – Hampshire v Middlesex, with a headline musical performance from Boyzone, one of the UKs bestloved boybands.

Known for hits including ‘Love Me For A Reason’, ‘Words’, ‘No Matter What’ and ‘When The Going Gets Tough’, Boyzone is celebrating two decades in the music industry tallying up an impressive five Brit Awards, 18 Top Ten hits on the UK Singles Chart, six number one UK hit singles and five number one

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albums, with 25 million records sold by 2013 worldwide. They released their sixth studio album ‘From Dublin to Detroit’ last year, featuring their favourite songs from the Motown era, including renditions of “You Can’t Hurry Love”, “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” plus many more.

Boyzone said: “After the heroics of the Irish team in the Cricket World Cup, we’re glad to be bringing a bit of the Irish craic to the Ageas Bowl on August 1st. It will be the last gig of the summer for Boyzone so we’re all looking forward to a great night.”

Prior to the headlining performance by Boyzone, the cricketing action will see Hampshire face Middlesex in a Royal London One-Day Cup match. The Royal London OneDay Cup, a 50-over competition, offers a midpoint between County Championship cricket and the NatWest T20 Blast. As such, it benefits from the best of both

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of the aforementioned formats, the tactics and intricacies of County Championship and some of the fireworks associated with Twenty20 cricket.

Fun for all ages, this unique event sees the return of The Ageas Family Festival, which will provide the backdrop to both the cricketing and musical entertainment. The popular festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before. A whole host of family-friendly activities will be installed onsite and available for use throughout the day. Plus, alongside the exciting cricketing action, the Ageas Bowl will welcome the arrival of the Red Devils (British Army) who will parachute into the ground during the innings interval!

Free activities for children will range from bouncy castles to climbing walls, laser quest to a fun fair, with Cricket Coaching also returning alongside an arts and crafts area for all.

Tickets £40 adults /£10 child (under 18) Hospitality packages available. Cricket:10.30-18.30 For more information visit www.ageasbowl.com.

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Festival Frenzy

By Kate Duggan Ah we do love a good festival. Whether you’re off to Leeds to watch Mumford & Sons, heading to Sundown for a spot of glamping, or taking the whole family to Camp Bestival, you can’t beat a festival for creating some long-lasting memories of summer.

While you don’t need to pack your full make-up bag, there are still a few beauty essentials you’ll want to squash into your rucksack.

Trying to keep your cool on a sweltering summer’s day, surrounded by a few thousand people, is not an easy task.

A re-usable water bottle and pocket fan are pretty much essential, but you may also want to add Green People Toning Hydrating Mist to your arsenal. A lot of toning mists are formulated with alcohol, so can actually dry your skin out even more, but this one is alcohol-free and contains aloe vera, orange blossom, rose water and marshmallow extracts to give your skin a real hydration boost.

It’s wonderfully refreshing and also ideal for long-haul flights and taking the burn out of shaving. A bottle costs £13.95 from www.greenpeople. co.uk and should last you for most of the summer.

A good suntan lotion, that offers both UVA and UVB protection, is vital, but even if you are religious about avoiding sunburn, it’s still worth having a decent after-sun to hand. We like Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Cooling Aloe Gel, which (as you’ve probably guessed) contains aloe vera, along with a vitamin A & E complex. As well as soothing sunburn, it helps to prevent peeling, eases the itch of insect bites and hydrates your skin. It can feel a bit sticky, but it gets the job done. Pick it up for just £5 from www.

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Baby wipes can be a bit too harsh for your face though, so if you have space, pack some Pacifica Coconut Cleansing Wipes.

One of my own personal beauty essentials, these remove make-up gently, but effectively, and leave your skin feeling really plumped and hydrated. Order yours from www.lovelula.co.uk for £4.99, with free delivery.

Festivals can be a breeding ground for colds, flu and

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Unbeelievable Bee Prepared Daily Defence Immune Support is a good choice. 100% natural, it contains bee propolis, black elderberry and other extracts that have been clinically proven to help support your immune system. It’s available from Holland & Barrett and other health stores for £9.99.

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INTERVIEW

Leona Lewis X Factor winner, Leona Lewis, is back with a new single, album and tour.

The Evening Breeze’s Lucy Ambache caught up with her.

to leave. Although it’s scary, I think it’s a good thing.

So you’ve signed with a new record label. Is that like the first day of school?

Because I still think of you in the ballad niche. Is that annoying?

It’s just a whole new vibe and energy. The team are amazing it’s been really good!

And what was it like parting with Simon Cowell. Was it difficult?

Yeah it was. Because we’d worked together for years and he’s been amazing to me. Simon’s not there on the ground A & R’ing my records with me. At first he was more but X Factor’s now in a thousand million different countries and he’s all over the place and it’s difficult to pin him down and I just needed to do my own thing, and go my own way.

But I still have so much love for him and we’ve got a good relationship still.

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So let’s talk about ‘Fire Under My Feet’.

It’s uplifting, it’s got a bit of gospel feel, it’s very earthy and very free which is what I love about it.

No because I still have those ballads on (the album) and I love singing those songs.

There’s an amazing song by Dianne Warren on the CD that I really love, and that’s a huge ballad so there’s still that sort of thing there.

You’ve an amazing mezzo soprano voice which spans four octaves.

What do you think is special about your vocal range?

I was classically trained which I suppose helps. I thought I was going to be an opera singer and so did my mum.

Would you go back to opera?

I still do opera. I’ve recorded a couple of classical songs and I love the training behind it and the discipline. I think it’s a great foundation for any singer.

You strike me as a shy person so how do you feel when you go on stage?

I’ve been performing for such a long time that it feels natural and something that I do.

You’re alright with 20,000 people staring at you?

I’ve been alright so far. I still get nervous of course but somehow I get through it. I love what I do!

You are a fellow vegetarian. Since you were twelve?

Yeah What made you turn to vegetarianism?

Once I knew that the sausage was a pig, I was like “no no.. no thank you”.

What about when you go around to people’s houses? Do you ever feel bad? I do!

How do you take that moment and take that deep breath?

I get that when I go round to my sister’s in law! (laughs)

Usually it takes something quite drastic to happen and I felt it did take that with me in that what sparked me to leave was that I was told I had to do a record of covers which I didn’t want to do. And it just wasn’t me. So that sparked me

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Barton Peveril Class of 75 Reunion WHEN three old school pals met for the first time since their sixth form days this photo brought back many memories and sparked plans for a class reunion - 40 years on.

At the start in March the three knew of only six others from the Barton Peveril class of '75 but since then word of mouth, internet searches and the help of other enthusiasts have put the reunion organisers in touch with more than 100 of their college mates.

The group’s locations range from Hampshire to as far afield as Australia and New Zealand and their list of occupations is almost

an A-Z of careers from accountant and business entrepreneur to writer and zoologist.

The 'class of 75' started the sixth form in the year that Barton Peveril in Eastleigh became a sixth form college, and were the first graduates of the new system.

It was previously a grammar school and half of this year group had attended since age 11.

For the reunion on November 21, a return visit has been arranged to the college, now completely remodelled. The class of 75 will find that the 'New Block' has been replaced by the even newer

Hampshire Building, and the temporary 'terrapin' huts by the Nobel Building. The assembly hall, scene of productions of Macbeth, My Fair Lady and Oh! What a Lovely War, has become a smaller, lecture theatre.

The organisers would love to hear from more people in the photo, or others who studied in the same year group between 1968 and 1975. They can email bpclassof75@yahoo. co.uk. There's also information on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ BartonPeverilClassof75

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The printing press was developed in Europe in the mid-15th century but before that time the knowledge of the Western world was painstakingly written by hand on natural materials such as stone, clay tablets and animal skins.

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During the century or so following the ascent of George I in 1714, our towns and cities, homes and gardens, and even our leisure time were transformed, and the inexorable rise of popular culture began. Perhaps it is part of a trend away from pared-down minimalism in favour of bolder colours, decorative surfaces and more intricate shapes, or perhaps it is simply the appeal of classic elegance – either way, it is not surprising that we find Georgian life and times, and especially its architecture and interiors, utterly fascinating.

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...Continued from page 78 else look for appropriate paint colours from the many historic ranges on offer today. Georgian ‘common’ colours included off-white, stone, grey, cream, a wide range of earthy tones and chocolate. Generally speaking, the stronger the colour, the more expensive it was to produce, so some people added touches of pea green, olive, lemon or pale blue, while the very well off employed brighter shades such as pink, orange, straw, deep green, ultramarine and Prussian blue.

At the start of the Georgian era homes were very poorly lit, but by the turn of the century there had been great advances in technology. Gas and oil lighting – despite being prone to the occasional explosion – was the latest thing for those who could afford it, though candles were still the norm for most.

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This meant that decorative light fittings became fashionable, which reflected light prettily in ornamental mirrors. Period lighting can be tricky to get right; either seek out good reproductions or stick to simple , timeless modern fittings that won’t clash with other pieces.

In many older homes, panelledwood shutters look just right at the windows – you may even be lucky enough to have them in place already. If not, simple curtains made from a suitable fabric work well, reflecting the fact that the later part of the Georgian period saw the introduction of French rod curtains that drew horizontally – the forerunners of our modern curtains.

Last of all, to really get things right, add one or two typical finishing touches such as

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Following a lengthy hiatus, Honda has launched the most eagerly-awaited performance car so far this year. Faithful disciples of Honda’s iconic Red Badge models, number in their hundreds of thousands around the world 400 of whom have already placed advance orders, largely sight unseen.

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All of that brutal power is received by the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox only and a helical limited-slip differential. Honda claims 0-100kph in 5.7 seconds and 269kph flat out.

The front suspension now uses a strut arrangement with a bespoke ‘dual-axis’ design to reduce centre offset, reducing torque steer by an incredible 55 per cent.

The Type R brakes are nononsense Brembo units and both performed exceptionally well on road and track.

To the left of the grippy steering wheel is a button marked +R. This sports setting immediately changes all the dials in the car to fiery red. The result is a change in engine mapping for sharper performance and steering, stability assist to maximise grip, while adaptive damping is increased by a spine-shrinking 30 per cent.

The Drive On public roads, throwing the Type-R into sweeping corners inspires confidence as every judder of grip is fed back into the wheel. Those adaptive dampers ensure that smaller bumps are shrugged off with an ease that defies the very low-profile tyres, although potholes and crusty surfaces still crash through the structure. Start to use the performance and the engine adopts a monotonous, booming drone that is neither pleasant nor inspiring.

If you’re given an opportunity to take one of these onto the track – grasp it with both hands. You’ll discover a car that’s exceptionally racy but also very manageable and fairly forgiving. Steering is weighty but precise, with none of the expected twitchiness.

Two versions are available – a standard model at £29,995 and a GT with additional equipment at £32,295. By way of comparison, the Golf R costs £30,820.

Summary The new Honda Civic Type R is an extreme car and has been well worth the wait. Its target buyer will be someone who doesn’t welcome compromise – and who sports deep enough pockets to live with that decision.

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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 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 90

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Chandlers Ford Croquet Club Meets at Fryern recreation ground twice weekly beginning 6th April.

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CHANDLERS FORD SCRABBLE GROUP Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday and the 4th Monday of each month Community Centre, Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford SO53 2FT Looking for new members. If interested please call 02380 270716 SCRABBLE CLUB 2nd Thursday of each month, 2pm to 4pm 12 March, 9 April, 14th May, 11th June Eastleigh Library, The Swan Centre Come along and join our Scrabble Club. Take the challenge and meet new people at the same time. All ages and abilities welcome. Free refreshments available 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

HEALTH & EXERCISE LOCAL BIKE RIDES Southampton CTC is the local CTC group for this area. They offer a range of cycle rides and also organize special events throughout the year.

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Cyles Rides Romsey Hares and Tortoises local bike rides. Easy-paced rides from Romsey.

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Townswomens Guild Friendly group meeting on 4th Monday of month at 7.30 at Dovetail Centre, Methodist Church, with speaker/ activities and occasional outings. New members very welcome. More details from Ann on 023 8025 3751.

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Sonja Charters - 01489 894359 Amateur Drama Group Every Tues. Ritchie Memorial Hall, C/ Ford New members are always welcome, for both onstage and backstage roles. www.chameleontheatre.co.uk or 0845 644 0496.

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BREEZE WOMEN BIKE RIDES 23 Jul, 9.30am Meet at Chandlers Ford Railway Station Car Park The ride is called ‘View from the Ridge’. Pace, leisurely. The rides are leisurely introductory rides, using mainly cycle paths and quiet lanes, aimed to get you back on your bikes again in a supportive atmosphere. 02380 252003 www.breezebikerides. com NETLEY MARSH STEAM AND CRAFT SHOW 24-26 Jul, 10am - 11pm Meadowmead Farm SO40 7GY Engines, Vintage tractors, Motorcycles, Crafts Food halls, funfair and Live Music. *New for 2015 Bigger Food and craft area and Sunday Dog Show!* Public camping available. www. nmscs.org.uk or facebook.com/ netleysteam ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION 25 Jul to 2 Aug, 10.00am to 4.00pm Mon to Sat, 11.00am to 4.00pm Sun King John’s House, Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8BT The exhibition showcases a variety of high quality photography taken by members of the Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club. publicity@ viewfinderscc.org.uk

EASTLEIGH COMMUNITY GAMES EVENT 2015 25 Jul, 12-4pm Pavilion on the Park, 1 Kingfisher Road, Eastleigh SO50 9LH A free community event to encourage participation in local grass roots sports and arts everyone can have a go!

GARDENERS CLUB SHOW 25 Jul, 2.30pm Dovetail Centre, Winchester Road, SO53 2GJ Chandlers Ford & District Gardeners Club hold their annual show. 50p Entrance, Children Free.

UNDER 19s CRICKET 30 Jul 6pm Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 9HT Enjoy a taste of the “big bash” in Eastleigh. Lively cricket, snazzy coloured kit, musical stings courtesy of the ECB, match side competitions for all ages, fast food or bring your own picnic. Parking is very limited – so public transport and car sharing is highly recommended. www.pitchero.com/clubs/ trojanscricketclub

BIG BUG HUNT 5 Aug, (10-12 & 2-4) Manor Farm & Country Park, SO30 2ER How many bugs can you find in the Country Park? We will start by checking our moth trap then move around to explore other parts of the park and then make a bug hotel to take home.

Meet at Barnfield Kiosk (B) 01489 787055 £4 per child, one free adult per child.

EASTLEIGH FUN DAY FRIDAYS 2015 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug (11am to 3pm) Eastleigh Town Centre Hampshire SO50 9DF Lots of fun activities for children to do. From FREE face painting, free children’s craft activities and the popular farm returns each week with a pony, donkey and rabbits. 02380 688045 ‘NANE NANE’ CHILDREN’S FUN DAY 8th August 2015 St Martins in the Wood, Queen’s Road, Chandler’s Ford SO53 5AG. ‘Nane Nane’ means ‘08 08’ in Swahili and this fun afternoon of games and activities is aimed at showing primary school aged children how harvest festival is celebrated in Tanzania. Children’s tickets £3 and they must be accompanied by an adult (for whom there is no charge). All profits made will go towards benefiting a district of Tanzania called Liuli. donnasaville@hotmail.co.uk FRESH PRODUCE & CRAFT SALE 10 to 14 Aug, 10-3pm Manor Farm & Country Park, SO30 2ER Members of the QE2 Activity Centre Greenhouse Team will be selling their handmade crafts and fruit and vegetables grown at Manor Farm on the green outside the café and farm. Free (normal farm admission charge should you wish to visit the farm).

TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC 12 Aug, 11-1pm Manor Farm & Country Park, SO30 2ER Bring your own Teddy along to join us for fun activities and don’t forget your lunch box for a picnic in the country park.

Meet at Barnfield Kiosk (B) 01489

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AMAZING MAMMALS TRACKS & SIGNS 19 Aug, (10-12 & 2-4) Manor Farm & Country Park, SO30 2ER Do you like mice, voles and rabbits? Come and meet a ranger and learn how to spot the tracks and signs they leave behind. Make a ‘footprint trap’ to take home and see what is living in your garden. Meet at Barnfield Kiosk (B) 01489 787055 £4 per child, one free adult per child.

FAMILY SUMMER’S END PICNIC 22 Aug, 7.30pm to 9.30pm Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield SO51 0QA The fantastic 80 piece orchestra Pops Incorporated UK performs.

Firework finale. Picnic hampers are available for ordering by calling 01794 369319 Bring your torches, rug and deck chairs. (No naked flames) Adult £15.95, Child £8. (B) 01794 368787 NATURE ACTIVITY DAY IN THE COUNTRY PARK 26 Aug, 12-3pm Manor Farm & Country Park, SO30 2ER Lots of hands-on activities led by our Ranger Team, including mini-beast hunts, leaf printing and crafts using natural materials. Meet at Barnfield Kiosk. Free event, just come along.

CRAFT MARKET 5 Sep, 11-3pm Age Concern Centre, 7 Brownhill Road, SO53 2EB Crafts and Gifts by local artists and crafters and small independent businesses.

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treats and children’s crafting area, £1.50 per project. Free Entry to market.

COLDEN COMMON BEER FEST 18 & 19 Sep, Fri 7pm to 11pm, Sat 1pm to 11.30pm Community Centre, St Vigor Way, SO21 1UU A wide range of real ales from around Winchester and Portsmouth at £3 a pint.

Entertainment by professional street performers. 01962 715789 TOY AND TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIR 20 Sep, 10.30 to 2.30pm Fleming Park, Passfield Avenue, SO50 9NL Up to 90 tables of diecast, railway, books and much more under one roof. Bring your unwanted diecast or railway items to trade or sell with our dealers. Accompanied children under 18 no charge. £2 Adults.

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BUSK-STOP FEST 22 Aug Chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 6DQ Local musicians singing, all welcome. 07702 980677 chapelsessionsmusic. wordpress.com AUTUMN ART, CRAFT & GIFT MARKET 26 Sep, 11-3pm Colden Common Community Centre, SO21 1UU Crafts and Gifts by local artists and crafters and small independent businesses.

Tearooms with homemade treats and children’s crafting area, £1.50 per project. Free Entry to market. 023 9311 6749 WEDDING EXHIBITION 27 Sep, 5-9pm Civic Centre Road, Southampton, SO14 7LP Two Fashion Shows 6pm & 8pm. £2 admission. 01202 741650 97

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Doctors NHS 111 111 The Brownhill Surgery, 2 Brownhill Rd 023 8025 2188

023 8025 2414 Fryern Surgery, Oakmount Rd 023 8027 3252

023 8027 3458 Knightwood Surgery, 023 8025 5118 (Parkside Family Practice), Pilgrims Close Park Surgery 023 8025 2131 (Chandlers Ford Family Practice), Hursley Rd Option 1 - Routine Appointment St Francis Surgery Option 2 - Emergencies (Chandlers Ford Family Option 3 - Advice/Triage Practice), Pilgrims Close Option 4 - General Enquiries

CHEMISTS Asda Pharmacy, Bournemouth Road

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,

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Opening hours/rota: Mon/Tues - 8.30am - 6pm, Weds/Thurs/Fri - 8.30am - 6.30pm, Sat -8.30am - 5.30pm.

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Summer Holiday Thu 23 July 15 to Mon 30 Aug 15 Autumn Term Tue 1 Sept 15 to Fri 18 Dec 15 Autumn Half Term Mon 26 Oct 15 to Fri 30 Oct 15

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Christmas Holiday Mon 21 Dec 15 to Fri 1 Jan 16 Spring Term Mon 4 Jan 16 to Thu 2 March 16

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3 Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, SO53 4TQ. Mon - Fri - 8.45am - 6.30pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm

police non-emergency To report non-emergencies such as car theft, property damage, vandalism etc, call 101 or 01962 841534

CHURCHES 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 Edwards Church 023 8027 3882 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 8027 6791 Velmore Church 023 8057 1414 Churches Together in Chandlers Ford www.ctcf.org.uk

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MISCELLANEOUS HOSPITAL TAXI - 023 8045 5180

Mon - Fri - 8.30am - 6pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm

Park Pharmacy

SCHOOL TERMS DATES

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Lloyds Pharmacy 21 Hursley Road, SO53 2FS.

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95 Hiltingbury Road, SO53 5NQ. Mon - Fri - 8.30am - 6pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm.

Falkland Pharmacy 1 Falkland Court, SO53 3GA

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

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, Sat: 9am - 4pm 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 9-5:30, Sat 9-12:30 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 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

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EDUCATION Barton Peveril Sixth Form College 64 Sherborne House School 67 Electrician 247 Electrics 92 ALB Electrical 40 Ampfield Electrical 75 CEC Electrical Services 94 EEC247 83 GJ Rhodes Electrical 33 J. Russell Electical 102 Estate Agent Jonathan Rees 51-54 Fencing Services CF Handyman Fencing Services 43 Colourfence 19 Funeral Services Chandlers Ford Funerals 38 J Lawrence & Son (Undertakers) Ltd 44 Nigel Guilder 29 RGR Memorials Ltd 95 Furniture Dee Cee Upholstery & Interiors 9 From Old to New 80 Garage Doors / REPAIRS Fix My Garage Door 89 Garage Services Auto Assistance 86 Autogleam 89 Chandlers Ford Service Centre 92 Independent VW 85 Jon’s Garage Ltd 89 NB Service Station 87 Robinsons Vehicle Maintenance 94 We Only Do MOTs 88 Garden Design & Services Adapt Landscapes 21 Colourfence 19 ECF Tree Surgeons 21 Panama Garden Services 20 Greenkeeper 19 GreenThumb Lawn Treatment Service 14 J.L. Tree Care 19 Jim’s Mowing 15 Jon Curtis Tree Surgery & Gdn Svc 15 Lakewood Tree Surgeons 18 Neil Richmond Tree & Hedge Services 17 One Man Went To Mow 17

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