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Hello and Welcome Isn’t technology great? Isn’t technology awful?

I do at times say both with equal passion.

Sometimes, when everything is working as it should, I think technology is just wonderful. But when it goes wrong, it’s so frustrating and so time consuming.

I am fortunate to have a technical background (I used to be a computer programmer) so it’s easier for me than it is for most people, but it’s so easy to be tripped up. I record a lot of very short instruction videos for people who work with me which is fantastic because it’s so much quicker than writing up a pile of notes. But my headphones stopped working. The first step was to try to figure out what the problem was – I couldn’t - so that’s the first half an hour gone; then I ordered another set from Amazon which was another good half an hour examining the choices. They arrived, but what I hadn’t noticed is that this set didn’t have a microphone – not much use when your voice is an important part of a video.

Package those up, print off a returns label, take

them to the Post Office.

Browse for another pair and buy those. Didn’t really like what arrived, but it’ll do.

Except the sound was so low I couldn’t hear my voice on the videos. The air was blue by this time. Amazingly Kev – so clever in many ways but not with computers – suggested adjusting the recording level settings on my PC which did fix the problem.

So think of that as you go Christmas shopping and you have it in your mind that technology will be a welcome gift. And if you succumb, I would definitely recommend finding yourself a friendly ‘geek’ (look under Computer Services in the index) – they are worth their weight in gold.

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A Very Vintage Christmas Wordsearch - Christmas Carols Fun Quiz - Christmas Life List Advertiser Feature - Hampson Opticians Life Begins - Can You Spot A Property Cheat?

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A Very Vintage Christmas It’s mid December and your newly-bought Christmas tree is standing naked in the corner of your living room. So it’s to the loft, garage or shed to dig out that battered old box of decorations.

If your box is anything like mine, you’ll probably find a past-its-best fairy with drooping wings, some purple and silver baubles from the Millennium and two crushed crackers from last year’s Christmas lunch (couldn’t bear to throw them away) tangled together with swathes of tinsel, garlands, non-functioning fairy lights and springs of plastic holly.

Most of my hoard is cheap, garish and ultimately disposable. But there’s one very special part of the collection that I will never throw away. It’s a treasured set of old-style, hand painted tree decorations, made out of wafer thin glass.

Vintage tree ornaments are an evocative sight for those of us who were children in the 1950s and 60s: each year when I unwrap my collection it takes me back to a time when Christmas seemed truly magical and exciting. Although I understand the reasons why hanging delicate glass baubles on the Christmas tree – within grabbing distance of little hands - is no longer a good idea, it’s sad to think that such beautiful items are no longer readily available.

The tradition of making glass tree decorations dates back to 17th century Bohemia (the modern day Czech Republic) and Germany. Today’s familiar ball shapes had their origins at a place called Lauscha in Germany, where legend has it they were first created when glass blowers competed to see who could blow the largest sphere before the molten glass popped.

Those that survived were kept by the glassmakers’ wives, swirled with silver nitrate and sold at local markets as magic talismans, offering protection and blessing during the holy season.

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Christmas tree, hung with decorations brought from her husband Prince Albert’s native Germany, was published in the Illustrated London News.

This sparked a copycat craze throughout Europe and soon whole families in the town of Lauscha were employed to mass-produce decorations – the menfolk blowing the glass and the women and children painting and finishing the ornaments.

Later that century, German immigrants brought the same passion for glass decorations to America. Thanks to entrepreneur Frank Woolworth - who bought millions for his popular chain stores - what began as a cottage industry in Lauscha became an international phenomenon.

By the mid-20th century new molding techniques had sped up mass production and reduced the cost of manufacture. In addition to the more conventional round and oval shapes, there were decorations shaped like musical instruments, stars, lanterns, mushrooms, snowflakes, snowy cottages and little figures of Santa Claus. My favourite ones were the exotic birds with silky fibre glass tails that clipped onto your tree and trembled like real birds every time the branches moved.

Nowadays most Christmas tree ornaments are made out of plastic, but if you do happen to find a Lauschan treasure lurking at the bottom of your decorations box, take good care of it.

Vintage tree ornaments are becoming highly collectable and you can find sets on Ebay and other online auction sites for between £15 and £30.

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6. Which EastEnders character was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009?

7. What is the nearest country to Christmas Island?

8. Which character from a Christmas themed book lived on Mount Crumpit and had a heart that was two sizes too small?

9. Which double act from Wigan feature on the 2010 Christmas postage stamps issued by Royal Mail?

10. Which Christmas song has been the biggest selling single in the UK never to have topped the singles chart?

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The Life List Top ten reasons for looking after your grandchildren - apart from loving them, of course!

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

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If you suffer from myopia – short sightedness – you will almost certainly have tried contact lenses at some point. They really are a revolution for so many people, giving you normal sight, with better peripheral vision than glasses offer and none of the problems such as steaming up or dirt. Certainly if you do any sort of sport, you probably couldn’t imagine life without them. But you are putting something directly in your eye, so the fit and care of your lenses is a really important part of using them.

The really good news is that Roy and his wife Lynne have set up an entirely new practice in Chandlers Ford. Hampson Opticians Ltd is where he continues to fit contact lenses, welcoming new and existing wearers to his skillful care. Hampson Opticians also conducts full eye examinations and has a vibrant range of superb glasses frames all at very low prices.

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Roy actively supports the competitive supply of contact lenses especially over the internet.

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Any baby is special: any parents are proud. But any baby, however special, is a challenge to bring up for those parents. The baby celebrated at Christmas is Jesus, who is special because he is the son of God. And yet – he is a challenge to his parents! Born in extreme poverty in a strange town, Bethlehem, Jesus grows up to lead a band of disciples on a mission to reform the religion of the time. Such is his popularity with the masses and his disruption to the authorities, both civil and religious, he is put to death. But those very same disciples experience Jesus living again. They are emboldened to return to the very place of his death and confront the authorities once again with the good news of God’s love that Jesus preached.

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The Christian churches continue to be a movement of Jesus’ disciples, inspired by his story found in the Bible, of unlikely birth, compassionate teaching, sacrificial death and new life. We want to live the story each year so at Christmas, we open our hearts and sing ‘be born in us today’.

As churches together, we want to invite you all to join us in the celebration of the birth of Jesus!

For Christmas services in all the churches, please visit the Churches Together In Chandler’s Ford website www.ctcf.org.uk We wish you all God’s blessing this Christmas.

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Can You Spot A Property Cheat?

If you’re thinking of buying a house or a flat, it pays to keep your eyes open for the Property Cheat.

That’s the householder who, desperate to sell, tries to cover up the worst features of a home.

Keep a lookout for some of the oldest tricks on the block when you set out on your next property viewing.

1) The Java jive This is the ploy of a seller who has read that the smell of fresh coffee makes a house seem more like a home. The logical extension of making a jug of fresh coffee would be to offer the potential buyer a cup, but somehow you know that won’t happen.

2) Put that light on One of the most common tricks is to leave the lights on - even on the sunniest day – in order to make a normally dull room seem brighter.

A friend of mine tried this ruse when selling his dingy basement flat, only to find that the estate agent conscientiously turned the light off - in full view of his client - on leaving each room.

Unsurprisingly the flat remained unsold for many months until my friend ‘had words’ with the agent.

3) No go area If you want to view a property for a second or third time but the sellers will only allow access at a particular time of day, ask yourself why.

It may be that the quiet road where your future home is located becomes a race track at certain periods. The only solution is to stand around outside at different times of the day in order to observe the variations in traffic movement.

You have nothing to lose: unless, that is, someone reports you to the police for lurking suspiciously in the neighbourhood…

4) Heaven scent?

You walk through the door and find yourself almost choking on waves of cheap air freshener.

Such liberal use of chemically-created scents can make you wonder whether years of deep-fat

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frying, smoking and pet care have become so ingrained in the fabric of the house that only a lifetime supply of aerosols and perfumed candles can mask it.

5) New to the market When you’re enjoying a first viewing and the owner lets slip that she’s been showing people around for over two years, you may ask yourself why the Estate Agent told you the property was “new to the market”.

It may be that a sale fell through, or the house was previously taken off the market for a few weeks then placed with another estate agent.

So how do you find out how long your desired property has been hanging around unsold?

Try some internet research: you may turn up an old set of details when the property was placed with a different agent (and almost certainly listed at a higher price).

6) The Emulsion Fairy Look at the walls and ceilings of your potential des-res. Do you see any patches that don’t seem quite in keeping with the rest of the paintwork? Then your seller has either had a visit from the Emulsion Fairy or he’s trying to cover up a damp patch.

I know, suspicion is an ugly thing. To you, perhaps, these views may seem a little paranoid, delusional even.

Then it may shock you, Gentle Reader, to learn that in my time I’ve tried most of the above tricks myself. And what’s more, they worked.

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Testwood Walk Walk Distance 4.6 miles Historical Notes The 150 acre Testwood Lakes site was formed by gravel extraction in the 1980’s and 90’s.

It now forms a working reservoir for water supplies to parts of Southampton, Totton and the Isle of Wight. The site is managed as a Nature Reserve. During gravel extraction, part of a Bronze Age boat was found dating from around 1500BC. •

From the A326 Ower to Totton road, turn left on the roundabout into the Calmore Industrial Estate. Follow the road through the estate and soon after it bears right, look for a concrete drive on the left signed as ‘Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve’. Turn left into the reserve and follow the road around to a gravel car park.

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On reaching the Southampton to Salisbury railway line, do not cross the tracks, but turn left through a kissing gate to walk along the trackside footpath signed as the TestWay.

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The Club Co-ordinator is the person who ensures the smooth running on club night, that people who attend are signed in and that they are supported in whatever they wish to do during the evening. The Club Co-ordinator is also responsible for line managing the club helper and volunteers, dealing with any problems, monitoring safety issues and reporting on progress within the Club. This role is for two hours every Monday.

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Do you have an interest in helping people with learning disabilities to enjoy and achieve? Then Eastleigh Borough and Romsey MENCAP would love to hear from you. EBR MENCAP is the area’s local society supporting people with learning disabilities.

At The Chill Out Club, our members love to meet up with their friends, play music, pool or card games. The club runs every Monday evening with a co-ordinator and helpers, supported by volunteers.

Active Citizens is a group of adults with learning disabilities who are interested in their community. The group helped set up a Safer Places scheme in Eastleigh. A “Safe Place” is a shop or public building where a vulnerable person can go for assistance and support.

Our latest project, Limelight Local, is a series of new friendly theatre sessions in partnership with The Berry Theatre starting January 2013.

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Winter Warmers Even if you’re sure you’re not going to venture into your garden much this winter, make sure you have every possible encouragement by creating a winter planter or two. They will not only look gorgeous from the warm comfort of your house, but will also help to coax you outside from time to time.

Choose a larger container as it’s more likely to protect the roots on the plants due to the greater volume of compost. I’d avoid any container less than 30cm (12in) diameter if possible.

Any container will insulate the roots a little, but one made from thick wood (such as a wooden trough or window box, or a halfbarrel) will be very effective. Good quality, fairly chunky plastic also works quite well. Try to avoid metal as this tends to conduct cold.

Warm undergarments are all the rage for winter planters. A lining of bubble-wrap polythene or even a few layers of old fabric or carpet, sandwiched between the sides of the container and the compost will help to keep both compost and roots warm.

If you live in a particularly cold area, or simply want to decrease the risk of winter damage further, try to position winter planters out of the windiest areas. If possible place them fairly close to a house wall on the south or west side as this will help to provide a little extra warmth.

You’ll be amazed at the range of plants available at your local garden centre for adding winter colour and interest to pots and planters. Some of my favourites are the universal or other winter flowering pansies or even hardier smaller flowered violas.

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the winter flowering heathers as these make a good base for the display and you can then add trailing plants such as variegated ivies to help provide extra colour, texture and interesting leaf shapes. All these plants will last for years, not just the winter months.

At this time of year, garden centres may offer very tiny versions of shrubs such as skimmias, Pieris or hollies and many of the dwarf conifers. They will provide good colour and interest in a container for a year or two and can then be planted in your garden to reach their full size.

In warmer areas, you can add bright patches of colour to your display using the ‘winter cherry’ or solanum which has bright yellow and orange fruits. You could also use a few winter flowering cyclamen but these definitely need a very sheltered spot such as a window box on a protected wall.

Don’t forget to add in a few early spring flowering bulbs such as miniature narcissus, crocus and miniature iris. Hide them beneath the roots of your winter bedding plants; you’ll forget they are there until they burst out in spring.

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A Christmas Carol was an instant success, and Dickens followed it up with four more Christmas novellas between 1844 and 1848 (The Cricket on the Hearth of 1845, actually outsold A Christmas Carol), with 17 short stories published in the seasonal editions of his two magazines, Household Words and All the Year Round, between 1850 and 1867.

Christmas badly needed reinventing. In the countryside, the grand old midwinter feast of medieval and earlier times had been driven underground

by Puritan opposition before and during the Interregnum; and even after the Restoration it never really recovered its previous significance. And in the burgeoning industrial cities of the 18th and early 19th centuries, commerce allowed no pause for 12 days of ritual merriment. The shops didn’t even close.

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social evil. The traditional Christmas festivities had been communal events, and it was the sociable and communal side of Christmas that Dickens celebrated. Although privately he was a devout if unorthodox Christian, you will find little of the religious side of Christmas in his writings. Scrooge, frightened out of his miserly ways, does not rush out to church on Christmas morning but goes visiting. And at the heart of The Pickwick Papers is the Christmas Eve ball at Manor Farm, where Wardle hosts a blow-out of Lucullan proportions at which all comers, including the Pickwickians, are welcome.

It would be a wonderful but wholly impossible endeavour to seek to recreate that feast at Dingley Dell. For one thing the sheer quantity of alcohol consumed – hot punch, mulled ale, warmed claret, brandy and hot water for the coachman, the “something good” enjoyed

by Sam Weller and the Fat Boy at the Blue Lion at Muggleton, the “hot elder wine, wellqualified with brandy and spice” - would give your GP a fit. For another, even the most rabid “political correctness gone mad” merchant would have to admit that the game enjoyed by the partygoers (after the dancing to “the only harp in all Muggleton” and the blind man’s buff) was dangerous to the point of insanity.

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This was snap-dragon. The lights were extinguished, and a “ghost” in white sheet and wild wig presented a tray of raisins which had been soaked in brandy and set alight. These the players would have to grab without burning their fingers (hence the modern expression); and “when fingers enough were burned, and all the raisins were gone, they sat down by the huge fire of blazing logs to a substantial supper and a mighty bowl of wassail in which the hot apples were hissing and bubbling”.

More booze.

Perhaps, then, a truly Dickensian Christmas is too strong for modern stomachs. But one thing we might try is turning off the TV. No Queen’s Speech, The Great Escape, The Sound of Music or even A Christmas Carol. He believed in togetherness: friends, relations, neighbours, and stray Pickwickians all joining in one great joyous riot.

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'You are not alone' - The Benefits of Getting Legal Advice Over the past few years, I have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of women who have agreed to their ex-husbands’ terms for divorce to keep things amicable and straightforward, have since felt what the court ordered is unfair and then come to ask me what I can do to have it changed.

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Of course it isn’t just men. Many women have been able to make demands on ex-husbands using access and custody to children as a negotiating tactic if things got difficult or nasty, and men have agreed to conditions in their divorce they later wish they hadn’t.

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An Ode To Great Britain After a summer of Olympic glory and unbridled Jubilee celebrations, the British people are buzzing with a strangely unfamiliar hum of national pride. Great Britain is great again, and for the first time in ages there would appear to be a general consensus that, as an island, we done good.

I think this is fantastic, I really do, and I’m certainly not here to complain about the widespread feeling of goodwill. But one small thing about it does bug me - and that’s the fact, quite simply, I’ve always liked it here, gold medals or no, and I think it’s just a wee bit fairweather that, now that we’re unexpectedly good at sport and fireworks, it’s suddenly ‘okay’ to love Britain. For me, many of the things people decry about this place - the unpredictable weather, the self-effacing attitudes - are precisely the things I like most about it, and the fact that we’ve now conclusively proved we can ride a weird bike around a massive salad bowl quicker than anyone else has frankly almost nothing to do with it, in my opinion.

My band performed in Bordeaux this weekend.

I’ve stuck around with my better half for a croissant-fuelled holiday in the French sun, and I think this may be what has led me to mull over this particular subject. You see, while I do like France, it does irritate me that us Brits have traditionally fetishised the place so heavily. ‘Oh, France,’ we intone as a nation, ‘you’re so much better than England. We wish we could live in you all the time with your relatively low rates of heart disease and your massive tomatoes, instead of being forced to live in this hapless crud-hole with all the rain and street crime’. But I think it’s unfair to compare the place you holiday with the place you live. It’s a bit like those kids of divorced parents who end up favouring the one that takes them to Legoland once a month over the one who cleans their pants EVERY SINGLE DAY. We’re convinced France has a ‘better quality of

Rural France: yes, it may look pretty... but try buying a loaf of bread on a Sunday afternoon. Ain’t happening.

life’ because, while we’re here, we just sit around eating cheese in the sun.

Please don’t think of this as France-bashing - it’s obviously a terrific place for the most part - but I do rather feel that we’ve historically given old Blighty a hard time in comparison. As things stand, I’ll be interested to see whether our current state of bonhomie lasts into the winter, or whether we’ll simply return to complaining about absolutely everything, absolutely all of the time. If that does happen, then at the risk of sounding bolshy my feeling is that if you really do dislike Britain as much as you say you do, the world is full of places where it’s constantly sunny and nobody ever does any work (in other words, if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen - or rather, if it’s too cold for you where you are, please bugger off to the kitchen, because it’s plenty warm in there).

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go and tie a handkerchief round my head and sit on the promenade in the rain eating jellied eels and listening to Vera Lynn. Lovely jubbly.

Chris plays piano in South London power-pop band The Lightyears. The Lightyears, voted the UK’s BEST POP/ROCK ACT at the Indy Awards, have played Wembley Stadium, toured across four continents and released a record with Sting’s producer. Chris has recently completed his first novel, “Mockstars”; a selection of extracts from the book are available to view at www.ProjectLightyears.com.

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Ford B-Max Ford has ditched its forgettable Fusion and replaced it with a bold car sporting no B-pillars, but is it any good? We find out.

What is it?

It is the first car in a massive product offensive from the Blue Oval, designed to keep the car giant profitable in Europe. The B-Max replaces the forgettable – but much-loved among certain UK buyers – Fusion and goes up against rivals from Vauxhall, Honda, Nissan and Citroen in the B-segment MPV market. But to steal sales away from these firms, the B-Max has a party-piece – no B-pillars.

What’s under the bonnet?

Petrol buyers will be able to choose between the new 1.0 litre Ecoboost engine with 99bhp or 118bhp. There’s also a 1.4 litre Duratorq with 89bhp and a 1.6-litre Ti-VCT unit with 104bhp and an automatic gearbox. Diesels include a 1.5 with 74bhp and a 1.6 with 94bhp. Ford says the best seller will be the 1.6-litre diesel, but, in time, the 1.0-litre could claim that title.

What’s the spec like?

The range kicks off at £12,995 for the Studio 1.4-litre petrol which comes with electric mirrors and electric windows front and rear, while prices top out at £18,895 for the Titanium 1.6-litre diesel. That model comes as standard with 16inch alloys, auto headlamps and Ford system – a clever voice control and device integration system. It’s a £250 option on all models bar the Titanium.

What’s it like to drive?

At launch we drove the 1.0-litre Ecoboost 118bhp and the 1.6-litre diesel. The 1.0-litre is a blast yet still offers agreeable fuel economy figures – 55.4mpg combined is quoted – while the 1.6-litre diesel is sluggish. It has light steering and the ride is supple. The B-Max retains the Fiesta’s fun handling – a car on which it’s based.

What do the press think of it?

The Telegraph said: ‘After the execrable Fusion, Ford has worked hard to produce something different and worthwhile. This is a well-

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We asked Ford of Britain MD Mark Ovenden how much of a change the B-Max is over the old Fusion.

‘It’s a completely different vehicle. Fusion did pretty well for us and our dealers, but with B-Max the wow is the door system. B-Max also has lots of style, a large range of clever features and, of course, there’s the 1.0-litre Ecoboost engine. The B-Max is an excellent car – whereas the Fusion was essentially just a high-riding vehicle. B-Max has a got a lot more strength to it. As one of my younger colleagues said to me, the B-Max is more of an automotive app than a car!’

What do we think of it?

This could well be the new class-leader as it makes other cars in this sector seem terribly conservative. Without having the benefit of trying all the engines and specifications, we can only really recommend the 1.0-litre Ecoboost 118bhp Titanium model which retails at £17,595.

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Short Story Gloria's Christmas Diary

by Jackie Brewster December 1st Glen came back from hemming up our Sylvia’s curtains and asked me if I wanted the good news or the bad? The bad news was that he had ‘accidentally’ volunteered us to do the family Christmas dinner this year. Well, I had to sit down. Christmas dinner for 14 people. I don’t even own that many glasses. I said what’s the good news and he said turkeys are half price at the moment.

December 4th Glen measured up the dining table. There’s a foot per person at a push. I told him he’d have to move his knitting machine, and he said he’s using it to make homemade gifts. He said I should put up the gazebo and have Christmas outside. A gazebo in the middle of winter, I ask you!

December 6th Sylvia came round for a coffee and said these days we like everything organic and free range. Then she looked at me pointedly over the top of her varifocals. She knows some farm where the turkeys are all given names. I’ve had to pay out £50 for a turkey called Tim. December 10th I’d just got back from doing a big shop when our Gladys rang.

Her Melvin came over all peculiar in the lingerie department and now he’s being tested for coeliac. She said could I hang fire on flour until the results come in? Well, I’d just put five packs of short-crust in the freezer. I said, are you sure it’s that, didn’t the same thing happen at that tarts and vicars party?

She muttered something about bad vol-au-vents and hung up.

December 14th Good news. Sylvia’s Matt and his girlfriend have split up; apparently there was a misunderstanding over a photo on Facebook. So the girlfriend won’t be coming. That gives us an extra twelve inches to play with.

December 16th Glen decided to test his homemade crackers and caused an explosion that took the fairy off the tree. He said he might have to re-think given that his mum’s on tablets for angina. I said I think they’ll be fine.

December 18th Matt and his girlfriend are back on. He’s only gone and proposed. Sylvia says we should make Christmas a double celebration and have a champagne toast. I told Glen to buy that cheap Cava and serve it up in the pantry; they won’t know the difference.

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December 21st They had to call the paramedics to Melvin’s works do. Apparently the girls from admin dressed as Sexy Santas and made him eat mince pies. Poor Melvin, he’s on complete bed rest and milky drinks until New Year. At least we’ll have elbow room now.

December 23rd Tim was delivered today, or Tiny Tim as Glen calls him. I said is it a turkey or a budgerigar? Glen had to hot foot it down to the supermarket for the last pick of the butterballs.

December 24th Disaster of Biblical proportions! Glen put the butterball turkey in the bath to thaw, and left the tap running. It was like Niagara Falls in the dining room.

Glen emerged from the mist like Rambo in marigolds and declared we’d be cancelling Christmas over his dead body.

December 25th We managed to salvage the day! Glen put the gazebo up. It was draughty but that made us all the more grateful for Glen’s homemade ponchos. And the sparks from the crackers gave off some warmth. I’ve put my feet up now with a well deserved sherry. I wouldn’t normally drink out of a vase, but we’re short on glassware. Merry Christmas everybody.

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News from

Chandlers Ford and Winchester MP Steve Brine

If I listen carefully I can probably hear you groan when I say that Chandler’s Ford could be moving into yet another new constituency at the next General Election.

As you may have heard, the Boundary Commission for England is currently drawing up plans to reduce the size of the House of Commons. This is primarily to equalise the size of all parliamentary constituencies, to ensure each vote has the same weight, and to save the taxpayer money.

This requires a re-drawing of all constituencies, including here in Hampshire.

Draft proposals, which are out to consultation until December 10th, propose moving the four wards of Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury back into the Romsey constituency. If you have a view, you can have your say via the Boundary Commission for England website.

For me however, it is business as usual and I have been really busy in Chandler’s Ford lately.

My regular surgery continues, I have held a very successful street surgery at the Fryern Arcade as part of my Summer Tour and I held a lively ‘Ask Steve’ session last month at the Dovetail Centre on Winchester Road. Popcorn (the Labrador and I) are attended a very wet Hiltingbury Extravaganza last month at The Hilt. After a break in 2011, we had high hopes for a bumper year to raise some serious cash for good local causes but the weather had other ideas. I just want to say an enormous well done to the Cllr Mike Hughes and all the organisers for responding so well on the day and to all the team for making the event, albeit a bit cramped inside The Hilt, fun and carrying on regardless.

October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many of you will know of my work in this area in Parliament as Chair of the All-Party Group. The

exciting news in front of us is that I have secured a meeting in No.10 with the Prime Minister this month at which we will be joined by the three big breast cancer charities in this country. Our focus will be on screening and importance of moving to fully digital screening for women, not just in Hampshire but across England. Look out for more on this on my website or in the local press.

Finally, it was a pleasure recently to open the new Yellow Dot Nursery on the boundary between Otterbourne and Chandler’s Ford. My wife Susie and (on his first every official engagement with Dad) little William joined me to cut the ribbon at this absolutely first-class new facility in the parish. I wish Jane and her team every success for the future.

If you would like to get in touch on any issue you feel strongly about or need to attend my Chandler’s Ford surgery, please don't hesitate to get in touch via steve. brine.mp@parliament.uk. There is also a huge amount of information about my work locally and in Westminster at www. stevebrine.com.

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DIS COV ER WHAT ’S ON others. Alresford offers the visitor many attractions, including wonderful riverside walks, good eating places, and lovely shops.

Free entrance. Wheelchair friendly. Enquiries 01252 724968.

what’s ASSOCIATION FOR CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY - WESSEX GROUP 1 Dec-31 Dec 10am–5pm Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, An exhibition at the Hillier Gardens Romsey. 23 of the best designer/makers in the jewellery field in this area. Commissions can be taken. To see examples visit www.acjwessex.co.uk.

Entrance to the exhibition and the tearooms is free.

ROMSEY FARMERS’ MARKET 2 Dec 10am-2pm.

Alma Road Car Park, Romsey For information please visit our website, email us at info@ hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk or tel 01420 588671.

SANTA CYCLE 2 Dec 11 am Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5GA A fun-filled family cycle ride, RVCP are looking for ‘Santas’ to take part and help raise money and awareness of autism for Hampshire Autistic Society. The bike ride is open to all ages and abilities and you are encouraged to get into the festive spirit by dressing up. 1, 3 or 5 circuits of the 1.5 mile course depending on age and ability. Your entry fee will help to raise funds, but

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it is also requested that you raise sponsorship. For more information or a booking form, contact Lucy Ward on 01489 880881 ext 208 or email lucy. ward@has.org.uk.

Romsey & District Society Talk 4 Dec, 8pm King John’s House, Romsey ‘Charles Dickens, realist or romantic?’ talk by Paul Gardner.

Non members welcome at most talks. Membership form, diary card and news sheets available at www.romseynet.org.uk RSPB DECEMBER GROUP MEETING 5 Dec 7.30-10.00pm Shawford Parish Hall RSPB Winchester and District Local Group monthly meeting.

Film presentation by Mary Peterson followed by time to socialise. Usual refreshments plus mince pies. £3 for non-group members.

CRAFTY WOMEN AT CHRISTMAS 6 Dec 10am - 5pm at The Hilt, Chandlers Ford 8 Dec 10am - 4pm at The Courtyard , Winchester Guildhall Contemporary art and craft fair.

Both events include tea, coffee, delicious homemade soups and sensational cakes and cookies.

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Christmas Hampers full of goodies will be raffled in aid of local charity BOAZ (Boazproject. co.uk).

RUM’S EG COMES TO ROMSEY - CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION 6-22 Dec 27 Bell Street, Romsey Rum’s Eg (from the Old English name for Romsey) is a stylish contemporary gallery with an art cafe and workshop spaces which will open officially in February 2013. The Christmas Exhibition is a preview of what is to come, offering an opportunity to buy unusual and exquisite gifts, from small handcrafted items to large works of art. Email info@hampshireartandcraft. org, website www. hampshireartandcraft.org

WRAPPING UP CHRISTMAS 8 Dec Mottisfont, Romsey Homemade gifts are really seeing a revival in recent years and what could be more personal than a gift wrapped in handprinted paper or a card created especially for the recipient? Work with skilled artists who will teach tricks and techniques to creat beautiful paper craft handmade gifts. Booking essential.

Contact: 01794 340757, email mottisfont@nationaltrust.org.uk

Lantern Parade 7th Dec Romsey Town Centre See page 11 for details

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 8–20 Dec Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5GA A fantastic festive event for the whole family. Visit the magical forest in our magnificent Chapel to see over 50 brilliantly decorated Christmas Trees, then vote for your favourite. And don't forget to hang your wish on our very special Christmas wishing tree. See a wonderful nativity scene – made up with various models produced by local schools. There will also be live Christmas music at the weekends. Adults £2, children £1 - under 3s free. Car parking £1.50 for 1 hour (first hour only), £3 per day. 023 8045 5157, areasouth. countryside@hants.gov.uk

ALRESFORD ART AND CRAFT SHOW 8 Dec 10-4.30pm, 9 Dec 10-4pm Alresford Community Centre, West Street, SO24 9AG Crafts on display vary at each show but will include original watercolours, woodcraft, glasswork, papercrafts and

ROMSEY LADIES CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT 9 Dec 2.30pm The Abbey United Reform Church, Romsey Christmas Concert in aid of Southampton & District Branch of MS Society. Refreshments in the interval. Adults £6, children free.

Tickets on sale at the door.

DIS COV ER WHAT ’S ON TESTWOOD WILDLIFE TOTS – LEAF TROUBLE 11 Dec 10.30-12noon or 1-2.30pm Testwood Lakes Centre, Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, Totton It’s a great time to explore the woods so join us for exciting games, crafts and a story around the ‘bear hunt’ theme.

For children aged 2-5. Meet at Testwood Lakes Centre.

Booking essential. Contact Grace Hall or Sam Dawson on 02380 667929. All children must be accompanied by adults. Suggested donation £3 per child.

GEORGE'S TRUST CHRISTMAS CONCERT 12 Dec 7pm Romsey Abbey.

Music from the Romsey Youth Concert Band, the Romsey Area Youth Jazz Band and the Abbey and Romsey Youth Choirs. All welcome. Free admission.

"HOOKED ON POPS" CHRISTMAS CONCERT 21 Dec Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford An evening of entertainment

by Pops Incorporated UK and vocalists. Music for all the family.

Christmas selections, solo items from trumpet section and vocal items

by Bekki, Liam & Emma.

Ticket Prices £8 & £7, concessions £5 children under 16. One in five tickets free if purchased by 30th November 2012.

Tickets 01202 389793.

JUMBLE SALE 26 Jan 2-4pm Scout Hut, Boyatt Lane Allbrook Eastleigh SO50 4LJ Sale of mens womens and childrens clothes, textiles, glass and tableware, bric a

brac, small furniture, toys and books. To raise funds for local Scout Group. Lots of bargains to be had. Come early to beat the rush. Chairs provided for early queuers! Refreshments available. Entrance 20p

WHERE TO LOOK FOR MORE WHAT’S ON: www.visit-hampshire.co.uk www.hants.gov.uk/events. htm http://www.southampton. gov.uk/news-events/events/ home.asp www.wherecanwego.com

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SOLSTICE CELEBRATION 23 Dec 11am-1pm Swanwick Lakes Centre A walk around the woods followed by a story and hot drink around the camp fire.

For children aged 6-12.

Bring a packed lunch and warm outdoor clothing and wellies. Suggested donation £3 per child.

Booking essential on 01489 570240.

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WEST END SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT 16 Dec, 7.30 pm Thornden Hall, Thornden School, Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford SO53 2DW West End Singers will be performing their Christmas concert entitled “The Note Before Christmas”. Tickets are available from Ingrid McIntyre 023 80 404881 priced £10 (£9 concession).

Bishopstoke ‘Treasure Island, the Panto’ is a marvellous re-telling of the children’s classic adventure novel with all the fun of pantomime! There’s swashbuckling upon the high seas, treasure on a desert island, pirates and parakeets, a Dame with a vast behind and love and romance. Tickets £7 (£5 under 16s) from 023 8069 3032, e-mail bishplayers@btinternet. com, or link from website.

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A FEAST OF CHRISTMAS MAGIC 14 Dec 7.30pm Romsey Abbey Romsey Singers, conducted by Ian Wicks and joined by the Romsey Players, will perform Handel's Messiah (Part One) and a collection of carols for choir and audience. Tickets from Romsey Tourist information Centre. Tel: 01794 512987

YULETIDE YARNS 16 Dec 11am - 1pm Swanwick Lakes Centre, Sopwith Way, Swanwick SO31 7AY Come along to Swanwick Lakes for a session of stories, crafts and seasonal activities. For children aged 4-7. Feel free to bring a packed lunch. Booking essential on 01489 570240. Please bring warm outdoor clothing and wellies. Suggested donation £3 per child.

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THE CHANDLERS FORD DIRECTORY LOCAL NEWS & VIEWS

Pickled Newts Investment Club An investment club consists of a group of individuals who meet on a regular basis for the purpose of pooling money and investing in the stock market.

They enable members to learn about markets, and exchange ideas with each other.

Chandler’s Ford has its own Investment Club, it’s called the Pickled Newts Investment Club (so named after the venue of their early meetings –now the Mitre Portswood). Currently they meet at the Chandler’s Ford Central Club on the first Monday of every month.

The club follows an agenda taking in discussion

on the performance of the club’s shares, sales/ purchases, and any shares to be considered for future purchases. There is a stop loss system in place to avoid heavy losses and to lock into any profit.

Current membership is eleven and these clubs are normally limited to a maximum of twenty, thus at present there are a possible nine vacancies.

The club welcomes new members of all levels of experience from complete novice to life long investor. We also stage social events during the year.

New members are required to make an initial contribution of £100. Thereafter all members contribute a monthly direct debit of £25 (or multiples thereof). This money will be invested in shares – hopefully profitably. Any member wishing to resign from the club may withdraw their stake at any time subject to a small brokerage charge.

Although results cannot be guaranteed every member is in profit, some would put this down to the benefits of collective decision making.

Anyone interested should contact the Chairman Frank Newbery Email franknewbery@ btinternet.com .

He would be pleased to arrange a visit so that you could learn more about the club.

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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

NEW ADDITION TO LISTINGS

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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Co-op (Winch. Rd)

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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.

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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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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 Autumn Term Christmas Holiday: Mon 24/12/12 - Fri 4/1/13 Spring Term Half Term: Mon 18/2/13 – Fri 22/2/13 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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Dentist: 40 Vital Family Dental Care 39 Westfield Dental Practice Domestic Appliance: 123 Domestic Appliances 63 Advanced Appliance Care 71 JP Appliances 55 Premier Electrics 68 Double Glazing Inst/Repairs: Live-in Design 88 Pennington Jones (HI) Ltd 21 Windowmenda 22 Electrician: ALB Electrical 70 Ampfield Electrical 65 EEC247 55 GJ Rhodes Electrical 68 Knightwood Electrics 28 Employment: MENCAP 29 Estate Agent: Jonathan Rees 41-48 Fencing Services: All Terrain Fencing & Decking Ltd 35 CF Handyman Fencing Services 31 Colourfence 25 Terry Flynn 32 Funeral Services: Nigel Guilder 21 Furniture: Deane 3 From Old to New 11 Garage Doors: Fix Quick Garage Doors 33 Garage Services: 73 Auto Assistance 75 Independent VW 76 Jon's Garage Ltd 76 NB Service Station 68 Robinsons Vehicle Maintenance Garden Design & Services: 32 Adapt Landscapes 35 All In One 35 All Terrain Fencing & Decking Ltd 31 C/Ford Garden Services 33 Davis Tree Care 34 Enviro 35 Garden Design by Mo Mariner 31 J.L. Tree Care 78 Jon Curtis Tree Surgery & Gdn Svc 34 Lakewood Tree Surgeons 31 Martin Royer Garden Design 33 One Man Went To Mow 79 Premier Garden Designs 33 Romsey Stump 32 Terry Flynn 34 Valley Park Landscapes Gas Services: See Plumbing Health & Fitness: 39 Bodysound 79 Eastleigh Sports Massage Therapy Health Services: Hampshire Hearing Ctre 19 57 Holidays: Holiday Properties 78 House Clearance: The Bookman Kitchens: 5 Ashmore Kitchens 8 Dream Doors 17 Homeseal 4 Knightwood Kitchens 12 New Forest Stone 13 Re-Nu Kitchens 22 Logs: Lakewood Logs 67 Loft Conversion: Charrett & Sons Music Tuition: 49 Dovecote Piano 53 Rockout! Music School

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