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Every January she would buy up cut price Christmas cards and wrapping paper. Car boot sales were a great hunting ground for presents throughout the year and in autumn she’d buy gifts in the sales. I’m really not sure it worked though as

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On Christmas morning itself, our unwrapping was supervised. We weren’t allowed to tear the paper and she’d take it from us and carefully fold it up to be used again next year. (Again though, she’d forget she’d done that by the following year and still buy anew.)

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Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Winchester is a must-visit destination for all those wishing to experience a traditional Christmas. The city justly claims to be England’s Christmas Capital and its Cathedral is at the heart of the festivities with a stunning Christmas Market and Real Ice rink dominating its beautiful and historic Close.

EVENTS & SERVICES Admission to all services is free, but tickets are required for the Carol Service on Sat 19 Dec, available from The Box Office on 01962 857 275 and online www. winchester-cathedral.org.uk

Monday 14, Wednesday 16 and Friday 18 December, 11.30am – 12.15pm Christmas Create, Make and Take for Toddlers and The Christmas Story Cathedral admission fees apply.

No booking required.

Friday 20 November – Wednesday 23 December, various dates and times Christmas Tower Tours Enjoy spectacular views across the city from the top of the Cathedral tower followed by tea, coffee and mince pies. Tickets £10 from the Cathedral Box Office on 01962 857 275 and online Friday 20 November – Friday 18 December, various dates and times Twilight Tower Tours Enjoy Spectacular views across the city from the top of the Cathedral tower followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Tickets £15 from the Cathedral Box Office on 01962 857 275 and online

Thursday 19 November – Tuesday 22 December Christmas Market Now in its tenth year, find over 100 beautifully decorated wooden chalets stunningly situated at the foot of the Cathedral in the historic Inner Close brimming with Christmas gifts, decorations, and festive foods. Open every day from 10am, closing 6pm Sunday – Wednesday and 7.30pm Thursday – Saturday.

Thursday 19 November – Sunday 3 January Ice Rink 1 hour sessions include free skate hire. Minimum age limit is 4 years although sessions for 2+ are available. Tickets are from the Cathedral Box Office on 01962 857 275 and online.

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Saturday 19, Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December at 6.30pm Cathedral Carol Services The first service is ticketed (a limited number of tickets for the public will be available from Monday 23 November from the Cathedral Box Office on 01962 857 275 (not online). The remaining two are not ticketed and all are welcome.

Tuesday 22 December, 10am – 12 noon Children’s Christmas Workshop Children aged 7+ will love this Christmas-themed creative workshop. £2 per child (includes a drink and biscuit). No charge for accompanying adults wishing to stay. Booking essential, call 01962 857 224.

Sunday 20 December at 3.30pm A Christmas Celebration Wednesday 23 December at 1pm Britten’s Ceremony of Carols

Saturday 28 November at 6.30pm Advent Carol Service Advent Carol Service sung by the full Cathedral Choir.

Sunday 29 November Advent Sunday 10am Sung Eucharist and 3.30pm Choral Evensong.

Saturday 5 December at 7.30pm Waynflete Singers Christmas Concert Friday 11 December at 7pm Cathedral Christmas Carol Concert Saturday 12 December at 1pm Cathedral Chamber Choir Concert

Thursday 24 December Christmas Eve 11am and 3pm Family Service (Children are invited to dress as a character from the Nativity), 5.30pm Choral Evensong and Blessing of the Crib and 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist.

Friday 25 December Christmas Day 8am Holy Communion, 10am Choral Mattins, 11.15am Sung Eucharist and 3.30pm Choral Evensong.

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Fancy a game of Strip Jack Naked? Or maybe Black Maria? What about a quick hand of Snip Snap Snorum?

If these activities sound strange you may be relieved to discover that they are all card games whose rules are now lost in the mists of time, along with other eccentric titles such as Nap, Piquet, Bezique, Pip-pip and Euchre. It’s probably no surprise to find that some games have fallen out of fashion over the centuries. What is surprising is that card games have managed to survive at all in this age of virtual gaming.

Enter ‘card games’ into an internet search and you’ll find online versions of traditional games such as Rummy, Hearts, Solitaire, Blackjack, Bridge and Poker: all holding their own against phenomenally popular arcade-style games such as Tetris and Candy Crush.

The fact that card games have survived into the 21st century speaks volumes about the enduring power of playing cards to fascinate and entertain us. It’s now widely believed that they were invented in China: some of the earliest references to card playing by the Chinese nobility date as far back as the 9th century.

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this period the Italians invented the Tarot deck, which saw an additional set of trump cards added to the standard deck. These were used as ordinary playing cards until the 18th century, when they also began to be used for fortune-telling.

The earliest cards were painstakingly made by hand and were therefore expensive to create. Up to the 15th century these hand-painted decks were exclusively used by the aristocracy, but the innovation of woodblock printing made their manufacture much less expensive and playing cards quickly became available to all social classes.

The Georgians and Victorians were keen card players and favourite games included Whist, Ecarte, Faro and Loo. In the early 20th century games such as Pontoon, Gin Rummy, Canasta and Contract Bridge became popular but the interest in card games began to fade in the second half of that century as television and other distractions tempted people to abandon their social gaming habits.

It’s good to know that in spite of computers and the internet (or perhaps because of them) card gaming is once more growing in popularity, but in addition to online gaming, people are also coming together to play socially.

As well as old favourites such as Poker and Bridge, there’s a huge interest in collectible card games, where players use specially designed sets of playing cards and trade their cards during a game.

You can find a list of local clubs at www.orcsnest.com/clubs. htm and www.ukgmn.co.uk or alternatively ask at your local library. Many pubs now host informal groups playing card games such as Cribbage or Poker, so it’s worth asking the landlord of your local pub if they have card playing evenings.

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You can find additional players by posting on social networking sites or putting up leaflets in libraries or community centres.

Playing in public is a great way to attract attention and interest, so take along some flyers with information about how to join the club if you have arranged to play in an open space.

When you recruit new players, be clear about the range of card games you’ll be playing and email a set of rules for each game in advance (you will be able to find these on the internet). It’s also useful to keep the rules handy as you are playing, in order to avoid potential conflict if one of the participants normally plays by a slightly different set of rules.

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If you are joining – or starting – a club you’ll find it’s a good way to make new friends who share your passion. It’s also a great way to exercise your brain, as a good card player combines a strategic approach to the game with wellhoned recall and observational skills.

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If the father wanted to protect the interests of his children, a Life Interest Trust would ensure the line of succession from his wife to their children, regardless of any future marriage.

There is also the issue of guardianship. If a mother specifically wanted her sister, aunt or friend to take care of her children in her absence, it is important she make her wishes known in a Will, otherwise the courts would award guardianship to someone they deem suitable, but whom the mother may have had issue with.

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Put the butter, milk and caster sugar in a small pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.

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Sift the flour, salt and mixed spice into a large bowl and stir in the dried yeast. Make a well in the centre and stir in the milk mixture, lemon zest and egg. Mix together with a round-bladed knife to form a soft and sticky dough.

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Turn the dough onto a well floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. At first the dough will be quite sticky so add more flour as necessary.

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Flatten out the dough and knead in the raisins, cherries and peel until just combined. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for about 1� hours, or until doubled in size.

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Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes, then roll out to a 25cm square. Shape the marzipan into a sausage shape and place down the centre of the dough. Fold one side over to cover the marzipan then repeat with the other side, overlapping in the centre.

Seal the ends. Place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, gas 5.

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Bake the stollen for 35-45 minutes until golden and sounds hollow when tapped underneath. Brush the hot stollen all over with melted butter and roll in the icing sugar to coat. Leave to cool.

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LIFE BEGINS

Finding Gifts For The “Nothing I Need” Brigade

By Kate McLelland

“Don’t buy me anything.

There’s nothing I need.”

Isn’t that the most irritating thing anyone can say to you in the lead-up to Christmas?

Especially after you’ve searched the shops for hours or pored over hundreds of websites, trying to think of a suitable present.

It’s the festive season, and not buying anything just isn’t an option, unless you want to feel like a cross between the Grinch and Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas morning. But what do you get for those friends or family members who genuinely seem to have everything? I’m not talking a mansion, a yacht and a Ferrari: just all the things they need for comfortable, everyday living.

There comes a time in everyone’s life when it’s likely they will have collected all the knick-knacks, gadgets and gizmos they could ever want.

If my friends and relatives are anything to go by, this time also seems to coincide with a narrowing down of tastes and desires.

For example, my older brother used to love experimenting with food and drink: he was never happier than when he was given a jar of some obscure sauce or a bottle of cranberry and basil wine as a present. However in recent years he has become fairly risk averse when it comes to sampling new things, and now it’s all I can do to get him to try a new brand of coffee. It’s the same with TV box sets, music

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and even clothes. He’s reached the age when he knows what he likes and no longer wants to try something new.

So what are the options when it comes to buying an original gift for the man or woman who says: “There’s nothing I need”?

Give a goat If your friend or relative has a kind heart, they may enjoy knowing that their Christmas gift has been used to help someone less fortunate. Giving a goat or a hen on their behalf can be a lifesaver for desperate families trying to survive in areas affected by war or drought. At Oxfam (www.oxfam.org.uk) it costs just £25 to buy a goat for a needy family, who will use your gift to produce nutritious dairy products such as milk and cheese. Oxfam also supplies a brightly coloured gift card that explains your purchase.

An unforgettable experience If you’ve run out of gift ideas for your nearest and dearest, why not give them an experience?

It could be anything from afternoon tea for two at a choice of 70 hotels and restaurants nationwide (£36 from www.

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Adopt a rare animal The World Wildlife Fund (now called WWF) has another clever gift idea for people who like to feel they are helping a good cause. Go to www.wwf.org.uk and buy an “adopt a wild animal” pack as a gift. This isn’t an actual adoption – your donation won’t be linked to a specific animal – but the adoption pack does include a cuddly toy version of the chosen species.

Go retro If your recipient has everything he

or she needs to live in the 21st century, why not go retro? For a number of years now there has been a trend towards reviving and celebrating the stuff of childhood memories. Treat them to a retro sweet hamper (£36) or a retro chocolate gift box (£12.95) full of Munchies, Curly Wurlies and other nostalgic goodies: both from www.retrosweets.co.uk.

Vintage board games are also popular and you can buy old games in “as new” condition from online retailers such as eBay and Amazon.

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If your Christmas gift budget won’t stretch to the items mentioned here, consider giving the gift of your time. Buy a small gift box and enclose a note promising to do something for the recipient: a couple of hours of gardening; baking a cake every week for a month; decorating the spare room.

These gifts are a far cry from a boring box of toiletries or a shirt and tie set, and at least you’ll win Brownie points for original thinking. You’ll also avoid the dirty looks and long silences that come from having taken the “Nothing I need” brigade’s protestations too literally!

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Welcome to the first issue of Jonathan Rees Discover Newsletter

Extravaganza 2015

We are very excited to present our first newsletter to the community. Our goal is to keep you updated with our expanding local business and keep you informed on different aspects of our exciting town.

Where to start your search?

As sponsor for the second year we would like to say a ‘big thank you’ to everyone who helped, enjoyed and made this fabulous event such a success. With rides, shows, food and fun for all, visit www.hilt.org.uk to see all the events held there and keep an eye out for next year!

With onthemarket.com listing properties across the country starting your search here is definitely a strong choice. With the two leading agent’s in Chandler’s Ford advertising their properties on this user friendly site visit www.onthemarket.com now to find out more. With more and more people going online to start their search find out what’s happening quickly on our next page.

Jonathan Rees and his team have been selling and letting properties in Chandler’s Ford for 16 years. With an expanding team that comes with decades of experience in the local area.

Jonathan’s philosophy is all about providing a 1st class service to each individual client.

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Jonathan is pleased to announce the arrival of our newest staff member Iain Best. Iain has a passion for property and has a positive proactive outlook when dealing with all that comes his way. Moving from the busy Winchester market Iain is no stranger to the hard work and dedication needed to succeed at Jonathan Rees. Living in Chandler’s Ford Iain enjoys keeping fit, cooking and walking his dogs.

Find out what’s appening quickly.

With most people now looking to applications and websites when starting their property search the launch of our new app to the ‘apple store’ and ‘play store’ was something we have been eagerly looking forward to for sometime now. As the only company in the area giving buyers and sellers, tenants and landlords the opportunity to use this exciting search tool we have already started to see people log on to start their search.

To join and discover even more fantastic features search ‘Jonathan Rees’ in the ‘play or apple store’ and download our app for free.

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The housing market in Chandler’s Ford 2015…

The housing market in Chandler’s Ford 2015…

This has been a good year for both sales and lettings. We have seen resurgence in This has been a good year for both sales and lettings. We have seen resurgence in demand not only from local buyers, but also people moving into the area for demand not only from local buyers, but also people moving into the area for schooling, the very good commuter links via road, railway or air and the excellent schooling, the very good commuter links via road, railway or air and the excellent quality of the housing stock. Prices have risen an average of 5%. quality of the housing stock. Prices have risen an average of 5%.

Looking at our sales trend analysis the biggest demand (and supply) was for Looking at our sales trend analysis the biggest demand (and supply) was for detached houses selling at an average of £411,000 (year to September 2015) and detached houses selling at an average of £411,000 (year to September 2015) and we have achieved 98.5% of the asking against a national average of 96%. This does we have achieved 98.5% of the asking against a national average of 96%. This does not sound a big difference however when you look at the average sale price above not sound a big difference however when you look at the average sale price above that’s over £10,000 more. By offering your property to the widest possible market that’s over £10,000 more. By offering your property to the widest possible market place, not just local buyers, we make a real difference to what you can achieve place, not just local buyers, we make a real difference to what you can achieve when selling. selling. After After all all £10,000 £10,000 will will pay pay your your professional professional fees fees or or the the majority majority of of when your stamp stamp duty duty when when buying. buying. your Smaller properties properties are are also also in in short short supply supply with with most most 11 or or 22 bedroom bedroom flats flats and and Smaller houses selling within 24 hours, usually to investment landlords.

On completion our houses selling within 24 hours, usually to investment landlords. On completion our highly experienced experienced lettings lettings team team can can then then find find the the landlord landlord aa suitable suitable tenant, tenant, highly ensuring the minimum ‘down time’ when the property is not earning an income. ensuring the minimum ‘down time’ when the property is not earning an income.

Careful vetting vetting of of tenants tenants is is essential essential as as is is the the ‘check ‘check in’ in’ service service which which ensures ensures any any Careful queries or or problems problems are are sorted sorted out out quickly. quickly. queries The lettings lettings trend trend shows shows 22 bedroom bedroom homes homes are are the the most most popular, popular, with with young young The professionals looking to rent locally and also people looking to down size.

We are professionals looking to rent locally and also people looking to down size. We are letting properties properties from from studio studio apartments apartments to to 77 bedroom bedroom homes homes and and find find we we always always letting have a good selection to suit everyone. have a good selection to suit everyone.

To summarise, summarise, the the market market in in the the local local area area this this year year has has been been fantastic fantastic and and we we To expect this this to to continue continue for for the the rest rest of of the the year year and and beyond! beyond! expect you are are considering considering selling selling or or letting letting your your home, home, please please contact contact us us 023 023 8027 8027 6500 6500 IfIf you or email sales@jonathanrees.com or lettings@jonathanrees.com or email sales@jonathanrees.com or lettings@jonathanrees.com

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Things are moving quickly.

Probably a bit too quickly. Like the four fighter pilots dog fighting above our heads, my brain is processing information faster than it should be, and as I watch the Mercedes GT S fall away into the distance behind me with snatched glimpses in the mirror, it’s clear there’s not much that’s going to catch this thing any time soon.

At full throttle and with Track mode selected on the McLaren’s prominent dash dials, the 650S and I are moving at internal organ-rearranging speeds across the Welsh moors as it rifles through its ratios. The induction noise is furious, the sucking of the twin turbos gulping down air like a free diver coming up for air. The roof is down and we’re open to the elements; the small, leather and carbon clad cabin is filled with a rush of oxygen and the heady smell of the outdoors.

I’m happy.

At least I am now, thinking back to that adrenaline rush of speed. In the driver’s seat the 650S demands chess player levels of concentration but my word it is good. McLaren’s supercar offerings have played second fiddle to the drama from Maranello since they arrived – somewhat overlooked by supercar buyers who deemed them ‘too clinical’ and ‘numb’. That’s a shame, because what the British firm has achieved in such a short space of time is to be applauded.

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The 650S is without doubt a match for any offering from Ferrari, but over four days with the car I can sort of see what they mean about the numbness.

It’s hard to criticize a car for being too good, but this 650S really is. The stomach churning acceleration – which will see it hit 124mph in just 8.6 seconds – is incredible, but it’s laid down in such a perfect manner that it feels like a computer game, not a heart tugging machine.

That said, it’s an absolute stunning car to look at. This is the MSO version of the 650S Spider, which means it’s even more exclusive than its brothers.

The flippy paint, that shimmers beautifully from black to purple, is an £8,632 option, while it’s adorned with carbon fibre extras like mirror arms (£3,505), diffuser (£7,463) and even yellow seatbelts that you will be charged £2,247 for the pleasure of changing the colour of. It’s amazing what customers will pay when presented with an extensive options list, isn’t it?

What they’re paying for really, of course, is the exclusivity that MSO offers. And supercar buyers like nothing more than exclusivity. That and how a car makes them feel. Fortunately it ticks both boxes very well indeed.

I spent a lot of time in the 650S and although over long distances found it a little uncomfortable – the seats don’t recline enough for my giraffe-like limbs – it was easy

to ignore thanks to its astonishing performance and the glow it gives you every time you climb in through those dramatic doors.

The steering has a crispness to it and feedback I’ve not experienced in a very long time, while it’s hard to imagine how anything could ever feel any quicker than this 641bhp supercar. Goodness knows how a P1 could offer an experience any more intense than this – even now I can’t fathom anything being any quicker.

But to the ultimate question, one I was asked many times during our test: would I buy one? As much as I love it, as good as it is and as beautiful as it looks, I’m afraid I just couldn’t. It doesn’t float my boat like a Ferrari 488 and I can’t help looking at the figures and thinking you could have the Mercedes, Civic Type R and Mazda from this test and some change for fuel for the same price. The McLaren is good, but not three cars good.

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One focus for me in this Parliament is prison reform.

Prison is a service that all too often fails. Half of all criminals reoffend within a year of being released while as many go into prison with no qualifications and come out little better.

My view is we simply cannot go on with this level of state

failure and we can’t afford to either. Let’s remember, Britain has the highest level of incarceration in Europe and it’s costing you and me some £30,000 a year per prisoner.

Of course I believe if you’ve committed a crime, punishment must follow and when it’s serious enough, that must mean prison.

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It’s not about throwing open the prison doors, it’s about slowing down the rate they are coming in.

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James Morrison James Morrison came to fame in 2006 with the hit debut single ‘You Give Me Something’. After a year or two out of the limelight, he’s back with a new single and album. He talked to the Evening Breeze’s Lucy Ambache about fame, fitness and Frozen.

the break anyway and I’ve come back with more energy and I want to do it again, rather than just having to do it.

Where have you been? It has been ages!

<laughs> I think when I came out, it was still quite poppy with a little bit of soul in there. It’s just one of those things. I just did what felt right at the time.

I kind of just wanted some time away. I felt like I was losing my mind a bit. I’d been on tour and making albums constantly for nearly eight years so I just wanted some time off with my kid. She was getting big and I just thought I’d rather live with screwing my career up and having a few years out than being a rubbish dad.

I thought that was only a mum thing!

No I definitely felt it! I needed

What do you think of the current crop of Brits that are doing so well?

Good. They’re good enough to make me feel nervous.

It’s funny that the sound that you had when you established yourself is really “now”. You are almost ‘before your time’.

How has it changed from those days I guess it’s not so ‘sweet’?

The single Demons is far from sweet!

The video’s dark but the message behind the song is I think the opposite. It’s about owning your own demons and not letting them get the better of you. It was quite poignant for me because when I was writing the album, I was close to a point of letting all those things in my head take over - I’m rubbish, I shouldn’t do it, I’m not good enough - they nearly got the better of me. So that song sums up those months of writing.

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of the tunnel?

I was quite distraught over that period of time. I’ve watched the DVD about 50 times – the first time I watched it I loved it.

The worst point was when nine of her friends were round our house having a Frozen party! I even went to a Frozen themed birthday party and I asked the girl there whether she was sick of singing the songs – and she said “this is the last day I’m doing this!”. So even the people doing it are sick of it!

What’s in the future then?

Getting ready to do gigs really.

I’ve got a bit of rust – although I’m fitter than I’ve ever been.

Before, I’d only run if somebody was chasing me! I can run 12 miles now, and box a little bit, and lift slightly heavy weights!

Have you got into this celebrity macro-biotic diet thing as well?

No. I could survive on super noodles but I think it makes a difference when you eat well.

I’m not mad crazy but I was beginning to look bad for my age!

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A Christmas Message from Churches Together in Chandlers Ford Bob Dibb (Pastor of Velmore Church)

‘Christmas Unwrapped’ “She wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger” Luke 2 v7

Last year, for the first time in nearly 25 years, we did not have the joy of watching a family dog open his Christmas present. Our retrievers were clumsy animals, but they displayed an amazing dexterity when negotiating volumes of wrapping paper and sellotape. The toy within was invariably chewed to nothing within hours. It was in the unwrapping that they took their pleasure.

So it is with many of us. We love the magic of the beautifully colour- co-ordinated shapes that wait, basking in their beauty, under the tree for the day itself. We may delay the opening, drawing out the luxury of anticipation as long as the children can contain themselves, but then it happens . . . and in a blink it is over. And the glossy wrapping paper lies in shredded chaos on the living room carpet as we gather our presents lovingly into piles. And we regard them, these (in reality) often rather ordinary objects that until a few moments before held such anticipation, such promise.

With God it is the opposite. It always is. In His eyes our values are upside down. God’s gift came simply wrapped in strips of cloth, constrained within human flesh.

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“Right well that’s it. I’m not going. I can’t go.”

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Royal Marines Band Charity Concert In Aid Of Seafarers UK The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines from HMS Collingwood will be performing at 7.30pm on Thursday 10 December at Southampton’s Guildhall, with a concert to raise money for Seafarers UK. Major Jon Ridley RM, has recently taken over this band after two years as the Director of Music and Training at the Royal Marines School of Music. The programme will certainly have a Christmas flavour and, as always, include a little audience participation!

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HAMBLE PLAYERS Hamble Players Christmas 2015 Pantomime Alice in Wonderland This is the 150th Anniversary of the story of Alice in Wonderland written by Lewis Carroll.

Wed 2nd - Sun 6th Dec 2015 www.ticketsource.uk

MASKERS Satin’n’Steel TV-viewing spaces.

By Amanda Whittington A witty tale of love, showbiz and not quite making it!

Mon 30th Nov Sat 5th Dec 2015 www.plazatheatre.com

TOADS 4th - 11th Dec 2015 www.maskers.org.uk

WORTHY PLAYERS

Tues 1st - Sat 5th Dec www.oa-toads.org.uk

Fri 4th & Sat 5th, Fri 11th & Sat 12th of Dec www.theworthyplayers.co.uk

MOUNTBATTEN PLAYERS

CHESIL The 39 Steps

By John Buchan Adapted by Patrick Barlow Directed by Flavia Bateson

BISHOPSTOKE PLAYERS

16th - 23rd Jan 2016 www.chesiltheatre.org.uk

CHAMELEONS

Thurs 7th - Sun 10th Jan 2016 mountbattenplayers.co.uk

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RAODS Fri 23rd - Sat 30th Jan 2016 chameleontheatre.co.uk

SUP Panto with a twist!

The Plaza panto brings you loads of Fe Fi Fo Fun! Jam packed with laughs, slapstick, fun, frivolity and singing and dancing to some of the biggest recent hits!

Come to panto land to help Jack get Daisy back, win the love of Princess Rose and fight Giant Plunder!

Thurs 14th - Wed 20th Jan 2016 www.plazatheatre.com

Tues 26th - Sat 30th Jan 2016 www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk

Little Gem

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LOCAL CLUBS & GROUPS HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTEREST Southampton Competitions Club Valley Park Community Centre Southampton competitions club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Fun evening out, share ideas and competitions and boost your income. For more information email sotoncompetitionsclub@gmail.com

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 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 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

Art Group 4th Wednesday 7:30pm Chandler’s Ford Art Group meet at Gardeners Club 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the 1st Tues 7-10pm St Boniface Hall Guest speakers on garden and garden- month except August and December in the Community Hall, Hursley Rd, related subjects. Some practical next to St Boniface Church. Visitors demonstrations and a Spring and and new members welcome. 023 8027 Annual Show. Contact Janet Palmer, 0631 www.chandlersfordartgroup.com 02380253855

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 Badminton Sat 9-10:30 term time Toynbee School For any children interested in taking up badminton, EJBC is looking for new members. The club is run by qualified 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 YOGA FOR HEALTH Every Tuesday 9:30am or 11:30am North Baddesley Village Hall SO52 9DT Through doing yoga you will be able to develop body awareness and learn how to breathe deeply which helps the body and mind to become peaceful.

The postures can be done to your own limits, so suppleness in the body is maintained. Yoga is non-competitive.

You will also learn how to relax through visualisations and meditation techniques. 02380 652575

STROKE SUPPORT Last Thurs each month, 2pm – 4pm Velmore Community Centre HEALTH & EXERCISE For stroke survivors & their families/ carers. Information, a range of activities and meeting with others who have LOCAL BIKE RIDES been through similar experiences.

Southampton CTC is the local CTC group for this area. They offer a range Support by the Rotary Club. Contact Flower & Garden Club Mike Scrivener 07976 630764 or The Otterbourne Flower & Garden Club of cycle rides and also organize special chandlersfordSSG@stroke.org.uk or events throughout the year. They Demonstrations,Speakers & Garden just come along. also campaign locally for better cycle visits. Meetings at 7-30pm,in the facilities.

Come and join their local Otterbourne Village Hall, on the fourth Men’s Keep Fit Tuesday of the month. New members bike rides. Gentle to moderate-paced options on Saturdays/Sundays, day or Tuesdays 11am to 12pm Welcome. Val Halfacre 02380268824.

Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Rd half-day, am & pm. All welcome and Chandlers Ford Croquet Club nobody gets left behind! Chris Devrell Over 50s men’s keep fit and social group. Come along, keep fit, make Meets at Fryern recreation ground 02380 740990 info@southamptonctc. friends. All shapes and sizes welcome. twice weekly beginning 6th April. org.uk www.southamptonctc.org.uk £3 per session. Call Roy Wreford 02380 Learn to play croquet, no experience Walking 268237. necessary. Don Summerton 6 days a week - Various meeting places 02380269002.

C.Ford, N Badd, Romsey & other Social Tennis Club Test Valley Locations. Walks are Tues & Thurs 7-9pm Ampfield Bridge Club Knightwood Leisure Centre Steve Allen Meet Tuesday 7pm to 10pm, Ampfield approximately an hour long and a gentler pace is always offered. All Social tennis and league matches. We Village Hall. This is a very popular club, play all through the year on floodlit with experienced players and beginners walks are accompanied by a trained Health Walk Leader. All ages welcome. courts. www.knightwoodtennisclub1. welcome. Contact: Chris Balchin at Laura Blake 01264 368831 zoomshare.com or call 07964 789861 01794 368427 or just come along.

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

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MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA new beginners Line Dancing No partners needed! Just make some more friends.

Romsey Mon 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. Woodley Village Hall Wed 11-12pm Woodley Village Hall Thur 11-12pm Romsey Comrades Club North Baddesley Wed 8-9pm North Baddesley Village Hall (Rock in Line to pop music) Fair Oak Thur 7.15-8.15pm and 8.15-9.15pm Fair Oak Village Hall Portswood Tue 11-12pm Immaculate Conception Church hall Chandlers Ford Mon 2-3pm plus Tue 7-8pm Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Rd, C/Ford Book your place for a STOMPING GOOD TIME! 01794 368233 Intermediate and Advanced Classes also available.

Rowan Scottish Country Dancers Meet Mondays in term time from 7.45 - 10pm at St. Francis Hall, Nightingale Avenue, Eastleigh. All abilities welcome. Contact our secretary - Tom on 07929 252086 Scottish Dancing Wednesdays 7.30 - 10.00pm Saint Francis School, Valley Park Tuition given in steps and formations: Cost £1 .50 Contact Connie Cruden, 01962 869804

LADIES CHOIR Ford WI Choir meets on Wed evenings during term time from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m at Chandler’s Ford Community Association Centre in Hursley Road next to St Boniface Church. We would welcome new members. An ability to read music is not necessary and no auditions are required. We sing for fun and friendship. Come along to a meeting or contact secretary on 023 8025 3870 Brass Band Rehearsals - Thursday 7:30pm.

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.

Sonja Charters - 01489 894359

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL NEW Listing SOCIAL GROUP 50+ Phase II is a friendly group covering the Winchester, Chandlers Ford and Southampton areas. Members enjoy a wide range of activities including: meals, theatre, cinema and concerts, walks, day trips, games evenings, parties and dances, weekends away and more. Club meetings twice monthly. Contact Sue 01962 883036 Social Group Mon 8-11pm, Cleveland Bay, C/Ford A friendly club for single, divorced or widowed people - make new friends and enjoy outings with like-minded people. Meets every Monday. www. looseends.org.uk 07563 608 323

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

Social Club 2nd & 4th Wednesday 8.30pm Phase II social club meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at Chandlers Ford central club, from 8pm and 4th Wednesday of the month at King Rufus pub, Chandlers Ford, from 8pm.

All welcome, singles or couples 50+.

Come and find out about our varied social programme. Tel: 023 80 428684.

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

Townswomens Guild 4th Monday of month, 7.30 at Dovetail Centre, Methodist Church. Speaker/ activities and occasional outings. More details Ann on 023 8025 3751.

Hocombe Wood WI 3rd Tues 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 FRIENDLY FRIDAYS The Hilt, Chandler’s Ford SO53 5NP An open invitation to a social group for all ages from toddlers to great-grand parents, a simple setting for social interaction. Call for dates and times 02380 271609 NEEDS EEZED 8:30am to 4:30pm. The Loft, Hiltingbury Needs Eezed offers a small day provision for adults with learning difficulties. Attendees can enjoy cooking, shopping, sports, music, art, accessing the community and charity projects. Contact Yvonne (07585807379) or Debbie (07708431799)

CHILDREN Rhyme Time Every Tues 10-10:30am - CF Library Songs & rhymes for children under 3 years and their parents/carers Story Time Monday 2:15-2:45pm - CF Library Saturday 10:30-11am - CF Library Stories for under 5s and their parents / carers at Chandler’s Ford Library BROWNIES Meets Wed & Thur, Hiltingbury Community Centre, C/Ford SO53 5NP Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Brownies gives them a space to have fun. For girls aged seven to ten. 02380 271609 Chandlers Ford Wildlife Explorers Every 2nd Thursday Valley Park Community Hall, C/Ford The “Falcons” are a group set up to involve children in the delights of the wildlife in Britain with a particular focus on birds. The group is for children from 8 years to 13 years old. We organise at least one outdoor field trip every month of the year except August. We always have experts on hand to help and we all learn together as we explore our natural environment. Sandy or Nigel on 01794 519445 for more details.

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Pupil Becomes The Teacher Sam Wilkinson started swimming at 5 years old in a pool with just a newly qualified teacher and his Dad sat on the poolside. Eleven years later and the first Wessex Swim School pupil has just passed his STA Level 2 Award course and has started teaching in the pool where he learnt to swim himself.

Sam pictured above with Chris Rees the Managing Director of Wessex Swim School is teaching at Kings’ School in Winchester with small classes of just 3 pupils. Chris who set up the Wessex Swim School when he was just 18 years old himself is delighted to see his first pupil return to the poolside this time as one of the 45 strong staff.

“It’s great to see Sam now using his passion for swimming to encourage others in the water, the swim school has grown massively from when we just had Sam in the water. We now teach over 850 swimmers a week in 3 locations” The only thing Chris is not so keen on is how his former pupil is now taller and faster in the water than him!

Sam is delighted to get a job with his former swim school. “It feels great to be back and passing on all the skills I learnt, I love being in the water and I will be more than happy to demonstrate Butterfly with more classes”

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SANTA FUN RUN 29 Nov Southampton Common 3km Santa Fun Run. Everyone taking part will receive their own Santa suit to wear and a medal upon completion, plus the amazing feeling of joining in an event for charity. After the fun run there will be festive stalls and refreshments for you to enjoy to get you into the festive spirit. www.brendoncare.org. uk/fundraising/events/detail/ santa-fun-run WINTER FAYRE 5 Dec, 10.30am-2pm St Lawrence in the Square, Winchester Pop in en route to or back from the Cathedral Christmas Market!

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CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAYRE 28 Nov, 1-3pm St Peter’s Church, Shakespeare Road, SO50 4FP Father Christmas will be here.

Stalls, Raffles, Homemade cakes.

Craft activities for children. Free entry. 02380 364176

WINCHESTER BOOK FAIR 5 Dec, 10-4pm Winchester Discovery Centre, SO23 8SB Founded more than thirty years ago the Winchester book fair attracts dealers from all over Hampshire. www. winchesterbookfair.com/

CHRISTMAS ART, CRAFT & GIFT FAIR 29 Nov, 11-3pm The Pavilion on the Park, 1 Kingfisher Road, Eastleigh Products from local artists, crafters and hobbyists. Mobile tearooms. Children’s crafting area (£1.50 per project). Free Entry.023 9311 6749

CRAFT & GIFT MARKET 5 Dec, 10-4pm The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH Free to enter, quality and not on the high street Craft and Gift Market. Jewellery, handbags, leather goods, metal goods, textiles, beauty products, art, cards.

VINTAGE FAIR 29 Nov Ageas Bowl, Botley Road, SO30 3XHOver 120 stalls selling a huge spectrum of all things retro and vintage. Live music all day from Rockin’ The Joint - a true rockabilly band. 07515 175573

AMPFIELD MARKET 5 Dec, 10-12pm Ampfield Village Hall The Market is always on the first Saturday of the month excluding January, February, July and August. Food and craft tables, fresh coffee and home-made cakes all morning.

ROYAL MARINES BAND CHARITY CONCERT 10 Dec, 7.30pm Southampton Guildhall, Civic Centre, Southampton In aid of Seafarers UK 02380 632601 ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT 11 Dec, 6.30pm Romsey Abbey Aurum Vocale. Conductor: Nicholas Wilks. A sequence of choral and instrumental music for Christmas including traditional and contemporary carols. Concert given in aid of GIFT OF SIGHT. Reserved: £35, £30, Unreserved: £25 www. romseyabbey. org.uk CHRISTMAS AT MANOR FARM 12 & 13 Dec (afternoon tea with Father Christmas 2.303.30pm) Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER Come and see the farmhouse decorated for Christmas. Have a go at our Christmas Pantomime trail or write a letter to Father Christmas. Join us for our ‘Night before Christmas’ story time.

Make a Christmas Decoration to hang on your tree. Price £2 per decoration. Normal Farm admission charge applies. Sun: Carol Singing in the farm at 11.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm EASTLEIGH LAKESIDE RAILWAY SANTA SPECIALS 12 & 13 Dec 19 & 20 Dec Lakeside Country Park, SO50 5PE Come and ride on the train to see Santa. All children and adults receive a present from Santa and can enjoy seasonal refreshments. Only ticket holders admitted to station and grotto. (B) Ticket prices on website www.steamtrain.co.uk/

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 13 Dec, 2.30pm Thornden Hall, SO53 2DW West End Singers and musical director Alex Silverman present an afternoon of musical delectation at their Christmas Concert. Tickets are available using PayPal at westendsingers. co.uk or from 023 8040 4881.

Adults £10 - Concessions £9 Children free.

ENGLISH CEILIDH 19 Dec, 7.15pm (Doors open) The Hilt, SO53 5NP English Ceilidh, an upbeat version of barn or country dancing, suitable for all ages.

Bands play music with rhythmic drive from a variety of musical traditions including rock, jazz, world and roots as well as English, Scottish and Irish folk music. www.shocc.co.uk CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP 22 Dec, 10-12pm Winchester Cathedral Christmas-themed creative workshop for age 7+. £2 per child (includes a drink and biscuit).

No charge for accompanying adults wishing to stay. Booking essential, call 01962 857 224.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 24 Dec Winchester Cathedral 11am and 3pm Family Service (Children are invited to dress as a character from the Nativity), 5.30pm Choral Evensong and Blessing of the Crib and 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist.

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 25 Dec, 8am Winchester Cathedral 8am Holy Communion, 10am Choral Mattins, 11.15am Sung Eucharist and 3.30pm Choral Evensong.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL 31 Dec Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa, SO30 2GA You will be greeted on the red carpet with a glass of bubbly before you are led to your table for a delicious 4 course dinner.

After dancing the night away, see in 2016 with champagne and fireworks at midnight. 01489 787700 NEW YEAR’S DAY WALK AT HINTON AMPNER 1 Jan Hinton Ampner, SO24 0LA Bring in the New Year with a guided walk around the estate and woodland. £10. (B) www. nationaltrust.org.uk/hintonampner/ THE SNOWMAN 13-17 January Mayflower Theatre The stage show based upon the book by Raymond Briggs and the film.

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Christmas Eve, the two set off on a night-time quest for adventure. 02380 711811 ROLLER TRIO 15 Jan, 8pm to 10pm Turner Sims Concert Hall Roller Trio’s music features conventional and experimental sounds with riffs, thrashy noise, evocative songs and electronic soundscapes. info@turnersims. co.uk CLOCK TOWER TOURS 17 Jan SeaCity, Southampton Tours are at 10.30am and 11.30am, tours last one hour. £6 (cons £5.50) Pre-book / Price is for tour only & does not include museum admission LET IT BE 18-23 Jan Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Let It Be showcases the music of the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll band. 02380 711811 ENGLISH CEILIDH 23 Jan, 7.15pm (Doors open) The Hilt, SO53 5NP English Ceilidh, an upbeat version of barn or country dancing, suitable for all ages.

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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

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Mon/Tues/Weds - 8.00am - 9.00pm, Thurs/Fri - 8am - 10pm, Sat - 8am - 8pm, Sun - 10am - 4pm. Bank Hols - 9.00am - 6pm.

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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 Edward the Confessor Church (Catholic) 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 Allbrook Evangelical Church 023 8026 2863

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MISCELLANEOUS HOSPITAL TAXI - 023 8045 5180 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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