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Quick, Quick, Slow I spend my life trying to find ways to get things done more efficiently, in an effort to save time.

Technology has been a fantastic facilitator of this goal and things that took forever 10 years ago can now be done in a flash.

So why don’t I actually feel I have more time at all? My husband said it’s because whenever I offload/outsource/automate something in our lives, I then take on another project which is bigger than the time I have just freed! I guess also, whereas years ago I might have said ‘that’ll do’, now I set myself higher standards. A case in point: yes I have an automatic washing machine which is wonderful. So now I iron my teatowels (at which the whole family shakes their heads in disbelief).

The whole ‘rush rush’ spills over into other aspects of life and my children’s generation doesn’t expect to wait for anything. My daughter – already notoriously impatient – orders online at 8pm in the evening then expects her goods to arrive by 9am the next day. And sometimes they do!

As for having a gap in the day to do nothing… perish the thought. We are either speaking, surfing, texting, watching or doing. Except on holiday when somehow sitting by a pool, doing nothing other than watching the world go by is the activity of choice. The days slow down, our batteries are recharged, and all is well with the world.

I don’t have an answer to this dilemma by the way, I’m just acknowledging that it’s the way of the world and I’ll bet most of you can empathise. But as my next birthday looms and I realise I started this magazine nearly 10 years ago, it does remind me that aiming for a few unrushed days is a good thing. In the summer months particularly, fetes, fairs, carnivals, open days, gardens and the like (see our what’s on listings on page 82) are good use of my life and certainly a lot more memorable than another day in front of a PC.

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SHORT STORY

Fashionable at Fifty

by Jackie Brewster “Girls. Who can tell me the difference between leggings, jeggings and treggings?” Felicity smiled, hiding her disappointment that only two people, Edna Flewit and Doris Cartwright, had turned up for her ‘Fashionable at Fifty’ workshop at Buckledon Village Hall. Neither of them were a day under seventy five.

Only Ted, who was there to lock up, raised his hand and replied, “I couldn’t say to be honest, but my wife makes me wear them sometimes”.

Ted had been loitering at the back, listening and jangling his keys, until he finally pulled up a chair. It aggrieved Felicity that he was getting a free workshop but at least he interacted. Unlike Edna, whose chin had sunk into her bosom. Either she was snoring or had a chainsaw in her handbag.

Handyman Ted, was a regular fixture in the village, yet his interest in fashion came as a surprise. When Felicity commented that pop socks were a wardrobe essential, Ted had nodded sagely, announcing he preferred ten denier.

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to ‘Capsule Wardrobes for a Weekend Away’. Doris became suddenly animated about a night she’d spent at a hotel by the motorway services, after Mr Cartwright had hammered through a hot water pipe. Felicity worried they were heading off the subject.

She decided to wrestle back control of the room with ‘Ten Ways to Wear a Pashmina’.

“Who’d like to volunteer?” she asked, and was about to whisk out her expensive pashmina when she saw Doris wipe her fingers down her slacks. Luckily she had a good polyester substitute, with none of the drape but washable at 40 degrees.

No hands went up but Ted stood up and walked to the front.

Ted allowed Felicity to demonstrate a style of wrap she was rather proud of – the Parisian Twist. It was her own invention.

“I wouldn’t tie it like this”, Ted said when she finished.

“Really?” She was slightly offended. “How would you do it?”

“I like to tie a scarf with more swish to it”, he said, untangling himself.

“Do demonstrate”. She stood back, trying not to smile. Who would have guessed that Ted was such an expert on ladies wear? He seemed very open about it – leggings, pop socks, and now pashminas, what else did he have in his repertoire?

Whatever people get up to in the comfort of their own home

is entirely their own business, Felicity reminded herself liberally.

Yet, she couldn’t wait to tell her mother.

Ted meanwhile had re-tied the scarf leaving one long swathe which swung like a pendulum, and woke poor Edna up with a start.

“That’ll scare the birds”, he grinned.

“I beg your pardon?” Felicity objected to her girls being called ‘birds’.

“The pigeons”, Ted said, “this is how I tie my scarecrow’s scarf”.

“Scarecrow?” Felicity was confused. “You don’t wear them yourself?”

“Why would I wear a lady’s scarf?” from the man who was clearly wearing a lady’s scarf.

“What about leggings?”

“My long johns?” He patted his thighs, “the missus insists on them when I’m at the allotment”.

“Pop socks?” Felicity raised her eyebrow.

“To support my prize-winning cucumbers”, he said, “what on earth did you think I do with them?”

Felicity decided it was best not to say.

“Thank you Ted”, she smiled, “it’s been enlightening”.

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The 180 Year Old Owl! During a 2012 storm a 180 year old tree fell down in Hocombe Mead. The trunk was left in a clearing until recently, when Eastleigh BC used funds believed to be dedicated to the maintenance of Hocombe Mead by past property developers to have the tree carved by Paul Sivell (www. thecarvedtree.co.uk). A volunteer from Friends of Hocombe Mead contacted local schools to involve their pupils in the design but sadly not one replied.

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lovely spot now with a seat carved out of the trunk to rest on while walking through Hocombe Mead and by participants of regular events organised

by The Friends. As you can see from the picture above, in a nearby tree trunk Paul has also carved this gorgeous little owl. What a clever man!

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Musical Chairs in Chandlers Ford We’ve lived in Chandlers Ford for the last 15 years. I know this makes us relative newcomers but during this time, we’ve seen the odd shop changing hands or sadly left vacant for too long, a few houses been knocked down, a lot of flats being built but overall, nothing out of the ordinary for a fairly sedate community.

But suddenly it seems that the world has realised that there is a thriving community here wanting to shop locally; we don’t all want to travel to Eastleigh or Southampton to do our shopping, and the place has come to life.

One of the triggers for this is undoubtedly the arrival of Costa Coffee at the Fryern Arcade. This seems to have created a bit of ‘musical chairs’ in that area.

Firstly, Costa Chandlers Ford opens on 3rd May – already open in fact by the time you receive your magazine unless the distributor for your area has been exceptionally quick off the mark.

They are moving into the two units formerly occupied by D&G Hardware and Mibi.

D&G are now on the opposite side and have taken a double unit allowing them to offer a wider range and it’s more spacious and light. Mibi have relocated next to Rawlings, in the shop formerly 16

occupied by the Southern Jewellers.

The Post Office is also ‘changing sides’ in the units which used to house the dry cleaners and the book shop. It will also double as a small outlet for WH Smith branded goods.

So that leaves the Post Office’s current unit empty. A little birdy tells us that it may well be taken by a butchers, which would be great news as in our house we were very disappointed when Dukes closed last year.

On the subject of Dukes, that unit near the library has been empty for a while, too. We’re told that Leightons Opticians will soon be occupying that spot, although there is no news on what will happen with their current premises on the Winchester Road.

Still in The Mall, there’s a change at Hair at Monroe’s. It’s the same salon and team working there, but a new owner has taken over, Caroline McCulloch (see page xx).

And finally along the Hiltingbury Rd in what used to be a car showroom, a new shop has opened for the Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity. My own mother was at the hospice herself (in West End) in the last few months of her life a couple

of years ago, and I can’t tell you what an incredible service the hospice and their staff offer, both for the patients and their family.

So, well worth supporting and I know they are looking for stock and for volunteers.

Costa Coffee Now Open!

Manager Sebastian (pictured) comes to Chandlers Ford from Costa’s Lyndhurst branch but lives just 5 minutes away. His aim is to plant his store at the centre of the local community and not just by selling great coffee.

There will also be a Community Notice board along with copies of the local Discover Chandlers Ford Magazine. And they are always looking for other ways to support the local community to, for example by hosting church groups. Around eight people from the local area have been recruited to become Costa Baristas.

The great position in the Fryern Arcade allows Costa to provide some outside seating as well as a great environment to enjoy one of their handcrafted drinks.

The store is number 31 of Southampton based Franchise Premier Coffee who also operate stores in Eastleigh, Romsey and Southampton.

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Hampshire’s Hands-On County Show The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is an annual agricultural show held for three days at the end of July at New Park, Brockenhurst in Hampshire.

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The aim of the Show is to create a great family day our bringing together a celebration of traditional country pursuits, crafts, produce and entertainment. This year it is taking place on 29th, 30th & 31st July and there is an exciting line-up of events for all the family to enjoy!

BBC South are returning for another year and are bringing their fully operational television studio where you can record your own version of the daily news, including a weather green screen and autocue!

Watch close up how television programmes are made with the professionals and meet the local presenters!

The theme this year is ‘Hands On’ so come and live the country for a day. Roll up your sleeves, don your walking boots and get stuck in with all the hands-on activities that we have on offer! Try your

Visit the Forest Fun Factory which runs a full programme of events between 10am and 4.30pm and be entertained by clowns, choirs, dance acts and much more!

Head over to our Show Farm where the children can get up close and personal with all sorts of farmyard animals, pop in to our Countryside Area for Terrier and Ferret racing and sit in the incredible machines in the Old Time Farming section.

Perhaps one of the most visited places on the showground are the food tents offering top quality

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Following a retirement, the Committee is looking for a new Secretary. The work might well suit people recently retired and not yet fully committed to new activities, or to someone in part-time work. If you would like to know more about these opportunities, do please contact Derric Webster on 02380261949.

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GARDENING

Plotting a Vegetable Garden

By Pippa Greenwood So you have a small garden – maybe no more than a paved back yard or a balcony. That means you can’t really grow much for kitchen, right? Wrong!

Start now and you can feast on delicious home-grown salads all summer long.

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The truth is that producing useful quantities of your own vegetables doesn’t take up as much space as you might imagine. There’s a lot you can plant out or grow from seed right now that will give you some super-tasty, succulent, and top-quality salads in just a few weeks’ time. And the good news is that salad leaves grown in ornamental pots can be as decorative as they are nutritious.

Before you get sowing or planting, choose the right containers. Big ones are easier to maintain than small ones; and of course bigger pots mean more produce. Go for something of at least 30cm (12in) in diameter, larger if possible, and whether seriously stylish or lowbudget – even an old bucket with plenty of drainage holes – they’ll do fine.

Compost is important too, but as salad crops tend to be pretty short-term there’s no need to spend a fortune. Ideally choose a good-quality multi-purpose compost, but you can get perfectly acceptable results with the contents of a growing-bag, and save yourself a lot of money in the process.

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compost in these isn’t all that brilliant, but for the time you need it – and provided you keep it well-fertilised – it’ll be quite adequate.

Salad leaves are all the rage and if you grow your own you can get precisely the mix you like best. They can be as ornamental as your planters, too. There are plenty of eye-catching lettuces such as the frilly Lollo, either a gorgeous bright-green standard Lollo a burgundy-tinged Lollo Rosso or a mixture of both.

A look at the seed packets in the garden centre will reveal oak-leaved types, frillies, and all sorts of seriously pretty lettuces in every shade of green and red imaginable. If you treat them as cut-and-come-again crops, snipping off the leaves as you want them but not cutting into to the base, they’ll put out new shoots and keep cropping for longer.

Baby beet leaves are a popular salad ingredient, too. Choose a variety like Bull’s Blood for the prettiest leaves or grow any of the standard varieties, and you’ll also get a great-tasting root crop later on. I generally harvest the young leaves a few at a time but let the plant produce a root too.

There are still plenty of tomato

plants in the shops now, but you want to hunt carefully to find the ones that are still in top condition. If you choose an outdoor variety (the label will state this clearly) it can be grown in a pot on its own, and if you have a big enough container you can grow some other salad ingredients around the edge of the container too – perhaps a rim of salad leaves, compact lettuce, or even a few herbs?

If you’re after some fire in your cooking, a chilli pepper thrives in a pot in a warm and very sheltered spot. Sweet peppers also do well in pots, but again you need as warm and sheltered a spot as possible.

Fresh herbs will not only transform your cooking but can make a salad something very special too. Choose your favourites and either grow them

in a dedicated herb pot with extra grit in the compost for good drainage, or even consider popping a few in with your main crops.

Vegetables, like most plants, do best in a relatively warm spot with plenty of sun, so site your containers carefully. You want them to be easily accessible from the kitchen, but it’s more important to ensure they’re sheltered from the wind but still get enough sun – although sunshine is less critical to salad crops than it is to fruit.

You can make your salad pot using crops raised from seed and sown directly into the compost – root crops such as carrots don’t much like being transplanted, and so are perfect for direct sowing. If you’re growing beetroot for its sweet juicy root, it too tends to perform better

if direct-sown. Just make sure that the compost is kept moist at all times but not actually wet: as long as the container has plenty of drainage holes in it you shouldn’t have any problems with over-watering, even if there’s a downpour or two.

You may prefer to raise some of your crops in pots and grow them on a bit before planting them out.

The advantage of this is that the containers out in the garden will always be full and looking their best, even while you’re harvesting them. The new plantings will very quickly blend in with the old, and all summer long you’ll have a garden that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the tastebuds.

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Landscapers across the UK are invited to submit designs and this is the third year that the RHS and APL have jointly sponsored this project.

It features four categories of gardens as part of a scheme to bring to the general public’s attention what can be achieved within particular budgets.

Hambrooks Garden Designer Stuart Towner, created the winning design called ‘Halo’, which was selected for the £13,000 budget category.

The Mediterranean themed garden with arid planting, traditional crazy paving and paths is based on the imagery of a classic Greek island with a contemporary interpretation of the Greek Orthodox Church.

A small courtyard garden that is almost theatrical in style, it is primarily for entertaining. Stuart Towner who is a student member of the revered Society of Garden Designers, is currently studying part-time for a BA in Garden Design at Greenwich University.

His idea materialised from a concept that takes in the

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Managing Director Norman Hambrook said, “This idea of presenting gardens that are within a certain budget to visitors at the prestigious Hampton Palace Court Flower Show, is an excellent way of demonstrating the fact you don’t have to spend a fortune on gardens to have something really quite spectacular – you just need great garden design!”

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For example, many finance agreements have a mileage limitation, with penalties for going over this. Some manufacturers will charge more than others but the average pricing is between 5p and 20p for every mile you exceed. You would probably be surprised at just how many miles you do so it’s important to be realistic – you don’t want to find yourself in the position of avoiding using your vehicle for the last few months of your agreement, just to avoid the penalty.

Contracts Bank loan: You can seek a loan agreement from your bank for the purchase of a vehicle, which will give you the sum outright.

If you are successful then the car will be your own and it will be the bank you owe the money to. Your success in securing personal finance will depend on your credit rating, employment status and ability to prove you can repay the money. As with all loan agreements it is important to look for any small print, and to check you aren’t signing up for payment protection insurance (PPI) unless you want it.

Hire Purchase (HP): You will usually have to put down a deposit and then you will the balance in instalments over 12 – 60 months. Because you are repaying the full value of the car, the monthly payments can be high, especially if your deposit was small. Although this sounds similar to a bank loan, the dealer will usually organise hire purchase for you which can make it less hassle. Be warned though that you will not own the car until the final payment, so the vehicle can be repossessed if you don’t keep up with the repayments. On the other hand, as this gives the finance company some security, it can be easier to get a hire purchase agreement than it is to get a bank loan.

Personal Contract Purchase (PCP): This is a variation of hire purchase but rather than paying for the car in full, you agree to pay the difference between the sale price and the estimated value at the end of the agreement period. This will usually mean the monthly payments are lower. At the end of the agreement you have three choices: just hand the car back; trade-in using the residual value as a deposit on a new model

or pay the final value in full (a ‘balloon’ payment) and keep the vehicle. You could of course look at taking out a bank loan to meet the balloon payment.

Personal Leasing: Essentially you are just hiring the car for the duration of the agreement. The servicing and maintenance will be included (but not insurance). You will agree a limited mileage. At the end of the agreement, you hand the car back - it never belongs to you. Be aware though that as with any hire car, if you send the vehicle back with a scratch, a dent, or damaged upholstery, there are likely to be penalties to pay.

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About twenty police cars followed actor and ex-professional footballer OJ Simpson as his friend drove him through Los Angeles on 17th June. As the news media learned of this lowspeed pursuit the unwelcome escort was joined by over twenty helicopters. Simpson was eventually arrested and charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.

level) it caused little damage.

On 3 October 1995, after a controversial trial, Simpson was finally acquitted.

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29th: The US reopened their

apartheid, South Africa was readmitted to the Commonwealth.

2nd: An RAF Chinook helicopter, en route from Northern Ireland to Inverness, crashed into a hillside in thick fog at Mull of Kintyre. All 29 people on board were killed, among whom were Intelligence experts from the British Army, MI5 and the RUC and two Special Forces crew members.

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11th: In Stockholm a drunken

army officer shot six young women, five of them fatally, who were walking home from a discotheque. He also killed two male passers-by. He was arrested after a shoot-out with police, during which he was shot and injured.

23rd: South Africa reclaimed its seat in the UN.

pulled out of what was then East Germany. base at Guantanamo Bay to process Cuban refugees fleeing the communist regime.

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The most recent high profile case to hit the headlines last year was that of David Thursfield, a multi-millionaire boss of motor company Ford who received the unprecedented sentence of two years in prison for failing to disclose alleged hidden wealth during his divorce from second wife, Linda.

With a 1.2 million a year salary, a number of luxury properties around the world and a jetset lifestyle, Mr Thursfield was awarded a £1.6m home in Cheltenham, whilst Mrs Thursfield was given a £1.1m cash settlement and a heavily mortgaged home in Detroit.

And, just in case you thinking of it, transferring all your assets abroad will not help you avoid paying what the Courts deem a fair provision for your spouse either.

Greatly suspicious of what has been presented in court, Mrs Thursfield hired private detectives and a forensic accountant to conduct an investigation that revealed an undisclosed £1.5m home in the Bahamas and a £3.5m deposit to a Swiss bank account. She successfully petitioned the High Court to have a ‘freezing order’ placed over her ex-husband’s assets.

There have been a number of divorce cases in the media recently where an individual has been caught out lying about their assets and the Courts have been cracking down on them with serious punishments, so I am telling you now, trying to manipulate your financial affairs is not in any way, shape or form,

In court, Mr Thursfield’s lawyers said that the divorce settlement and the upkeep on the various properties he owns, plus school and university fees for their child, had left him penniless. However, the High Court Judge who heard the case ruled that Mr Thursfield had been deliberately misleading about his financial affairs, found

A: No, no, NO! Absolutely not.

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And it isn’t just millionaires.

Stephen Hughes, a 48 year old from Morecambe, was jailed for 18 months for fraud and perjury at the end of last year after it was discovered he had tried to avoid giving his wife a full divorce settlement by making it appear as though he had spent a large sum of money on building work at a property that he owned in Cape Verde.

During divorce proceedings in 2009, Hughes presented the judge with a number of cheques and invoices that he had falsified to make it look as though he had paid out substantial sums of money for the building work, when he had actually been transferring the cash to alternative bank accounts and using the money to go on expensive holidays.

The main objective of the courts is to allow a couple to separate and, as far as possible, move on with their lives in the standard of living they had enjoyed whilst in a relationship. For that reason, if as in the couple of examples above, it is discovered an individual has deliberately deceived the Courts, there will be serious repercussions.

Always remember the well-known oath used in courtrooms and tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

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Confessions Of An Armchair Archaelogist For many years, archaeology has been a passion of mine.

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Last year I moved to the countryside and decided to turn my interest into a hobby. I fantasised about standing in the middle of a field, with muddy knees and earth-caked hands, having just discovered a stunning mosaic floor.

Without doubt I had the enthusiasm to be an amateur archaeologist, but how could I get involved?

When I discovered that our local archaeological group was about to meet, I was determined to go. Unfortunately the day of the meeting was damp, cold and windy: as I trudged along I found myself looking forward to taking my seat in a warm, dry church hall. This reaction to a bit of rain made me wonder if I would be feeling so enthusiastic if, instead of a aiming for a 58

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brightly lit hall, I was heading off to spend long hours in a muddy field?

Once inside the hall, I sat and listened to a members of the group speak eloquently about their particular archaeological passions. Each talk was accompanied by a carefully prepared laptop presentation, with photographs, maps and information. There was even a quiz on local historical sites: my dismal score reminded me why I had come to the meeting in the first place.

When the presentations ended I was eager to find out more about the society. I was told that sessions mostly comprised of talks by interesting guest speakers, but for more active members there would be a chance to go on field walks, which take place in the winter when vegetation has died back.

With farmers’ permission, walkers examine the earth for signs of pottery, flints and other finds.

Apparently there is quite a good success rate for these random discoveries, provided the group knows where to look.

By law all finds belong to the owner of the land on which the field walk takes place and an official agreement between landowner and searcher is often put in place to determine who

keeps the items that are found.

It is recommended that all finds be recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (www.finds. org.uk). The scheme encourages finders to record their discoveries with a local Finds Liaison Officer, who will enter the items onto a database for researchers to study and the public to view.

Unfortunately, opportunities to get involved with digs taking place on established archaeological sites are extremely limited, although some of the larger societies do manage to get some hands-on experience. Sites must be overseen by qualified, professional archaeologists to ensure that all finds are properly investigated, recorded and preserved, so the chances for enthusiastic amateurs like me to get involved will always be limited.

As I sat in the hall at the end of the meeting, finishing a cup of tea and chatting to a large group of enthusiastic, knowledgeable people, I felt that was among old friends. It occurred to me that there was enjoyment to be had in simply listening to people who are passionate about their subject.

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Equally the rise in the personal tax allowance, which from April 2015 will be £10,500, means since 2010 a typical basic rate taxpayer will be paying £800 less in tax and that means you keeping more of the money you’ve worked hard to earn.

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gimmicks and short-term announcements and focused on delivering a workmanlike Budget that is part of our long-term plan to give economic security to local families and relief to pensioners. See more at www.stevebrine.com/budget2014 Secondly, our local hospital ...

The response to my Health Check Survey has been huge and the turnout for my public meeting at the end of March was the same. As I write no formal consultation on service change is ‘out there’ but it will surely follow. You can read/ watch/listen to reports from my ASKtheNHS meeting and get the

very latest via www.stevebrine.com/ prioritynhs Finally, it’s not often you see an MP dressed as Clark Kent but that’s how it turned out for me on my recent visit to Fryern School. I was there supporting Sustrans with their ‘Big Pedal’ programme which encourages youngsters to cycle to school.

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What We Learned From 1970s Television Some say television has become our unofficial childminder and educator, even if programme quality has improved over the years. However, there’s a lot to be said for the way things used to be on the goggle box.

Dixon of Dock Green and Z-Cars taught us how to behave, what not to do and the notion of consequences. It also introduced us to community policing without the need for a mission statement.

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Disney programmes were a big event on bank holidays. You anticipated them and appreciated them, even the rubbish parts, because you knew you wouldn’t see another one for ages.

Vintage Dr Who, along with groundbreaking sci-fi programmes like Timeslip and Ace of Wands, showed us that the best special effects were in our imaginations.

World of Sport demonstrated that all that was needed to make wrestling entertaining was a woman sat by the ring, shouting and waving a rolled-up umbrella.

Tomorrow’s World taught us the difference between the words ‘possible’ and ‘probable’.

Gerry Anderson (along with Pinky & Perky and The Woodentops) brought puppets to life.

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Soap operas didn’t need to raise ‘issues’, just reflect real life, entertain us and give us a bit of a laugh occasionally.

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A new charity shop is opening in Chandlers Ford (Saturday 10th May) in the ex-car showroom in Hiltingbury, Chandlers Ford. It is part of The Hospice Shops which are jointly owned and run by Oakhaven Hospice Charity and Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity with all monies raised being equally split.

The new location is a fabulous position with space to show off their ‘boutique styled charity shop’. New manager, Jan Beavis, is excited to be part of the successful team.

They need you to help with donations of quality and quirky items that can range from books, designer or other fashion wear, electrical items as well as furniture for which we can arrange collection. Volunteers also play a huge role in the charity shops, so if you can help the Chandlers Ford branch, we want to hear from you.

For more information on the Chandlers Ford Shop and donations please call 02380 271013 and for information on volunteering please contact Gina Henderson: volunteer@cmhcharity.org.uk

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2014 Mitsubishi ASX

By James Batchelor

Crossovers are fast becoming the default car choice of the masses. Consumers love their commanding driving position and pumped-up looks while it seems manufacturers can’t stop releasing new versions.

Pretty much all the mainstream makers now have an SUV in their range and that boom in choice for buyers has also meant those manufacturers that arrived early to the crossover party have been forced to up their games and release refreshed models.

Skoda has recently renosed its Yeti, Nissan has worked its magic on the built-in-Britain Qashqai and now it’s Mitsubishi’s turn with its ASX. When it first appeared in 2010, the ASX was one of the more niche models in the segment, but even then it managed to chalk up 8,000 sales in its first year. However, a devastatingly high Yen put up the price of imports and buyers fled to rivals.

A year later sales had dropped to just 3,000.

But Mitsubishi is bouncing back.

The exchange rate has moved back in the maker’s favour, prices have dropped and the ASX has had a makeover.

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Joining the 1.6-litre petrol and 1.8-litre diesel is a 2.2-litre diesel unit poached from the larger Outlander off-roader.

The larger diesel develops 148bhp and 380Nm of torque.

Naturally that means more power and shove, but thankfully not at the cost of fuel economy. At 48.7mpg on the combined cycle, the ASX4 2.2 diesel is more economical than a number of rivals’ 2.0-litre diesel offerings, including the sector’s allconquering Nissan Qashqai.

There’s also a new automatic gearbox thrown into the mix.

Some models get a switchable four-wheel drive system. One press of a button on the centre console sends 30 per cent of the car’s power to the rear wheels, while a second prod locks the centre diff and splits power 50/50 front and rear.

The ASX’s small dimensions always meant it was good to drive, but road noise was a bit of a let it down. These new 2014 models come with improved sound deadening, which has helped a little, and the bouncy ride of previous ASXs has disappeared thanks to retuned suspension.

That’s not to say it’s a perfect driving experience though. The steering still lacks crispness, there’s a fair degree of body roll and the ASX is sadly just not as

refined or as comfortable as a Kia Sportage or Skoda Yeti.

Mitsubishi has splashed out on upgrading the interior. There are some more up-market plastics, “piano black” materials now adorn the dashboard and the top spec ASX4 gets that aforementioned panoramic glass roof, which makes the cabin wonderfully light and airy. But despite Mitsubishi’s efforts, compared to rivals, the interior still lacks a certain sparkle.

That said, with revised pricing, unique styling and an enviable reputation for reliability, the ASX certainly deserves a second look if you’re in the market for a crossover – and if the sales figures are anything to go by, there’s a high chance that’s most of you. The range kicks off at £14,999, while the range topping ASX4 2.2 (tested here) is £23,899.

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5. In the film Edward Scissorhands, which actor played Edward’s inventor?

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02380 275422 for details or just turn up Come along, keep fit, make friends. All any Thursday (term time). shapes and sizes welcome. £3 per session. Call Roy Wreford 02380 268237. OVER 70S CLUB CHANDLERS FORD CROQUET CLUB Tuesdays 2 pm to 4 pm Meets at Fryern recreation ground twice Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Road The Happy Bunch Club is an over 70’s weekly beginning 6th April. Learn to play croquet, no experience necessary. club for the young at heart. Activities include gentle exercise classes, visiting Don Summerton 02380269002. speakers, musicians or simply tea, chat GARDENERS CLUB and laughter. Plus outings. Transport 1st Tues 7-10pm St Boniface Hall available. Call Jayne 02380 269319 Guest speakers on garden and gardenSTORY TIME related subjects. Some practical Monday 2:15-2:45 - CF Library demonstrations and a Spring and Stories for under 5s and their parents / Annual Show. Contact Janet Palmer, carers at Chandler’s Ford Library 02380253855

AMATEUR DRAMA GROUP

Every Tuesday Ritchie Memorial Hall, C/Ford New members are always welcome, for both onstage and backstage roles. www.chameleontheatre.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.

RHYME TIME

1st Tues 10-10:30 - CF Library Songs & rhymes for children under 3 years and their parents/carers

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.

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 8027 0631 www.chandlersfordartgroup.com

HOCOMBE WOOD WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

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

TOWNSWOMENS GUILD

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

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LOCAL WHAT’S ON OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 4, 5, 11 & 12 May, 2-6pm 16 Lakewood Road, Chandlers Ford SO53 1ES ¾-acre. Azaleas, bog garden, camellias, dogwoods, free-range bantams, kitchen garden, ponds, quiz for children, wildlife areas. Adults £3.50, Children free. Home-made teas.

Proceeds to charity.

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE HILT 9 May. 7:30pm Hiltingbury Community Centre, Chandlers Ford SO53 5NP The Railway Man, starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. Cert. 15. Ticket on door £5. Ice Creams sold during the Interval. Bring your own drinks/tipple.

FILM NIGHTS IN CHANDLERS FORD 13 May, 7:30pm St.Boniface Church, Hursley Rd SO53 2FT Each month a different film is shown in the Salisbury Room. Free of charge. This month it is The Shawshank Redemption.

Tea, coffee and water are provided, but feel free to bring something stronger if you wish. Donations towards the costs are welcome.

NORTH BADDESLEY VILLAGE DAY 17 May, 11am - 4pm North Baddesley Recreation Ground, Sandy Lane, SO52 9EE On the recreation ground in North Baddesley. Arena events including, falconry and dancing, petting farm, community groups, inflatables, live music including a visit from The Romsey Old Cadets, crafts and trade stands, refreshments - a great day out for all the family. Free entry, free limited parking. Bookings being taken for trade/charity stands. 07944 736119 MOTTISFONT COUNTRY FAIR 17 May, 10am - 5pm Mottisfont National Trust, Mottisfont, Nr Romsey SO51 0LP Discover traditional skills and countryside pursuits. This year the 82

Wessex Guild of Craftsman are joining local crafts people and our own countryside staff and volunteers displaying skills from besom broom making to wood turning and charcoal burning. The Big Tree Climbing Company will be here enabling you to climb one of our old trees. Try some delicious local products such as cheese, jam, fudge and locally brewed beer. Normal admission charges apply. No additional cost for the event.

National Trust members are free. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont.

BILL TARGETT STEAM RALLY 17 and 18 May, 10am to 5pm Highbridge Farm, Highbridge Road, Allbrook, SO50 6HN Traction Engines, Tractors, Fire Engines, Classic Cars, Military Vehicles, Motorbikes, Trade Stalls, Arena Events and much more. In aid of Wessex Cancer Trust. Adults £5 Children £3 Family Ticket (2 Adults 3 Children) £15 DANCING WITH CHOIRS 18 May, 6:30pm Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Following on from the success of last year, Wessex Heartbeat is staging a second spectacular show at the Mayflower Theatre. A show with a difference, Dancing with Choirs features the best of local choirs and dance groups in an exciting and colourful blend of music and dance, with something for everyone.

Tickets: £21.50 and £16.50, young persons under 16 - £10.00. Available on 023 8071 1811 or online at www. mayflower.org.uk/bookingonline.asp.

OPEN HOUSE FOR NGS 25 May & 26 May The Lake House, SO51 8EQ 4.5 acres, part garden, part meadow, part lake. Wonderful pastoral views from all aspects. Tranquillity just 5 mins from Romsey town centre. Many birds, spot the kingfishers if you’re lucky! Open for charity.

OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS - MILL LANE 25 & 26 May 4 Mill Lane, Romsey, SO51 8EU Small, long, floriferous town garden.

S-facing. Backdrop Romsey Abbey; original sculpture and attractive hard landscaping. Comment by Joe Swift: ‘Best solution for a long thin garden with a view - brilliant planting’. 01794 513926. Visitors also welcome by appointment Mar to Oct with coaches by prior arrangement. Open for charity.

OPEN GARDENS FOR NGS (VARIOUS) 25 & 26 May, 11am to 5:30pm Romsey The majestic C12 Norman Abbey is the backdrop to 4 Mill Lane, a garden described by Joe Swift as ‘the best solution for a long thin garden with a view’. King John’s Garden, with its fascinating listed C13 house, has all period plants that were available before 1700. It also has an awardwinning Victorian garden with a courtyard where tea is served (no dogs please). The Lake House has 4.5 acres and a large meadow, lake to walk round and a pastoral view. It is a very tranquil place, yet is only 5 mins from the centre of Romsey. Spot the kingfishers if you’re lucky! Combined adm £6, Children free. Open for charity.

PLANT SALE & COFFEE MORNING 17 May, 10am to 12noon St. Peters Church, Boyatt Wood SO50 4FP Annual flower and vegetable plants and herbaceous perennials up to half the price of your local garden centre.

In addition there will be a Book Sale and a homemade cake stall and refreshments. We look forward to welcoming you. Free. All welcome.

WINCHESTER & COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL 17 May, 7:30pm Romsey Abbey SO51 8EP Joined by the Compton and Shawford Choral Society. Tickets are £22, £16 and £12 from www.musicinromsey. ticketsource.co.uk DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 25 & 26 May, 10am-4:30pm Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway,Wide Lane SO50 5PE Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. Shake hands with the Fat Controller. www.dayoutwiththomas. co.uk LOST WORLD EXPLORERS 30 May, 10am Eastleigh Museum, High Street SO50 5LF Investigate creatures from the Ice Age and beyond. Morning session 10am to 12pm, afternoon session 1.30pm to 3.30pm. £2 per participating child, accompanying adults are free. Call 07595214770 for details.

NEW MUSIC MAKERS CONCERT 30 May, 7:30pm Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford SO53 2DW The New Music Makers choir from Hedge End present a concert containing a wide mixture of songs and music. Tickets £10, £8 concessions available from Thornden Box Office.

02380 246555.

SOLENT GARDENERS FAYRE 1 June, 10am-4pm University of Southampton Sports Ground, Eastleigh SO50 5PE The Rotary Club of Southampton’s 16th Annual Fayre. A must for all keen gardeners and craft enthusiasts. Over 70 exhibitors, entertainment and refreshments. Opened by the Mayor of Eastleigh. Adults £5, Under 14s Free. www.solentgardenersfayre.org.uk CHANDLERS FORD ITCHEN WALK 1 June, 11am-4pm Fryern Recreation Ground, SO53 2JT Raise money for your chosen community group or charity by taking part in this sponsored walk organised

by Chandler’s Ford and Itchen Valley Rotary. Adults £8, Children £4. To register email: registrar.itchenwalk@ gmail.com D-DAY LANDINGS CONCERT 6 June, 7:30pm Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford SO53 2DW Thornden Community Wind Band and The Albion Brass Band celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) are available from the Box Office: 02380 246555.

AMPFIELD MARKET 7 Jun, 10am - 12 noon Village Hall, Morleys Lane, Ampfield SO51 9BJ Browse the stalls for fresh fruit and veg, bread and Fairtrade products to plants, flowers, new and old books, crafts and pet foods. Refreshments, fresh coffee and a delicious range of home made cakes. Free admission and ample free parking.

BISHOP’S WALTHAM CARNIVAL 7 Jun 12am onwards Hoe Recreation Ground, Bishop’s Waltham From 12 noon through Bishop’s Waltham High Street, come and see the beautiful classic cars and motorbikes driving through, and applaud and marvel at the float parade on the Heroes and Villains theme. The classic cars will be on show the show ground. Also Punch and Judy, Clarkey the Clown with children’s games, the

Stilt Man doing juggling and magic tricks, Royan Dance and a surprise attraction by our Main Sponsor, White and Guard. All profits to the Bishop’s Waltham Rotary to aid local charities.

ENLIVEN FASHION FAIR 7 Jun, 11am-4pm The Point and Leigh Rd Recreation Ground, Eastleigh SO50 9DE Crafts and fashion fair with designer-maker stalls, fashion catwalk shows, live DJ sets, creative workshops. Free Entry. For more information and a list of designer stalls, exhibitors and catwalk show times visit: www.facebook.com/ eastleighenlivenproject POOCHES IN THE PARK 8 June, 1-4pm Romsey Memorial Park, SO51 8FE Lots of fun and games for dogs and their owners, including have-a-go agility, fun dog show, raffle and free micro-chipping. Free entry.

SUNSET PARTY IN THE PARK 13 June & 5 July Marwell Zoo, Colden Common SO21 1JH Party in the park after hours and prepare yourself for a wild night to remember! Book tickets and check times at www.marwell. org.uk FATHER’S DAY SPORTING TREAT 15 June, from 9:30am The Ageas Bowl, West End SO30 3XH This Sporting Treat takes place on Day One of Hampshire’s LV= County Championship match against Essex and incorporates cricket, football and of course, a whole host of food!

Tickets £24 each (£12 under 12s) which includes 2 Course Chef’s Buffet, Afternoon Tea, Signed Cricket Ball & Complimentary Parking. To book events@ageasbowl.com OPEN GARDENS FOR NGS HURSLEY 15 June, 2-6pm Merdon Manor, Merdon Castle Lane, Hursley SO21 2JJ 5-acre country garden surrounded by spectacular views. Roses, shrub walk, container plants, wild pond, with special secret walled garden. Adults £4, Children free. Home-made teas.

Proceeds to charity.

MIDSUMMER ‘DUTY CALLS’ CONCERT 20 June, 7:30pm Romsey Abbey, Church Street SO51 8EP The Band Of The Hampshire Constabulary In Concert at Romsey Abbey with Guest Soloist Amanda Goldthorpe-Hall, all in aid of Naomi House, Countess Mountbatten Hospice and the Band Of The Hampshire Constabulary. Tickets £12, Children £5.

01794 512987.

HILTINGBURY HOEDOWN 21 June, 7:30-11:30pm Hiltingbury Community Centre, Chandlers Ford SO53 5NP With live music, dance caller and hog roast. £12.50 per ticket, including hog roast. 07957137864 for tickets.

LAKESIDE FAMILY FUN EVENING 28 Jun 5:30-8pm Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway, Wide Lane SO50 5PE Bouncy castle, face painting, circus skills. To benefit Autism Hampshire.

01489 880881. Entry £1 per person and includes a train ride.

SUMMER FAYRE 28 Jun, 12-2pm St. Peter’s Church, Boyatt Wood SO50 4FP Stalls this year include: Books, Bric-abrac, Cakes, Face Painting, Children’s games, Gifts and Plants, Family Tombola, Raffle, Bottle Tombola and Toys.

WESSEX HEARTBEAT’S MIDSUMMER BALL 28 June, 7pm to Midnight The Pavilion, Cromwell Arms, Romsey SO51 8HG Jazz from Sticky Toffee, plus other entertainment. 3 course dinner with coffee, Charity auction and raffle.

Tickets £55.00 per person. To book please contact: Wessex Heartbeat on 023 8070 6095 or email: info@ heartbeat.org.uk DOG SHOW 6 July, 10am Colden Common Park, Boyes Lane SO21 1TA Enjoy some great activities and competitions with your dog. 10 Fun Classes. £1.50 per Dog per Class.

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ACCOUNTING Kirkcaldy Accountancy Ltd 62 AERIALS Aerial Fix 56 DJ Satellites & Aerials 50 AIR CONDITIONING ALB Electrical 42 APPLIANCE REPAIR 123 Domestic Appliances 40 Advanced Appliance Care 68 JP Appliances 76 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES A & T Buckley 79 Andrew Johns Design 42 BATHROOMS See Plumbing BEAUTY TREATMENTS Aapka Beauty Salon 8 Caroline’s 11 Martica’s Beauty Treatment 14 Mystique Beauty 13 BLINDS & CURTAINS Designing for Style 70 Shading Places 59 Solent Blinds & Curtains 40 The Blind Business 52 Waterside Blinds 5 BOILERS See Plumbing BOOKKEEPING AJ Bookkeeping 2 CAR SERVICE/REPAIR See Garage Svcs CARPENTER Crown Carpentry 61 Kiwi Carpentry 65 Oakwood Carpentry & Maintenance 34 CARPET CLEANING Abbey Cleaning 64 Elliot Carpet Care 68 CARPET & FLOORING G E Nicholls 42 Graham Parrick Carpet Fitter 81 Monarch Floor Coverings 81 CHILDREN’S TUITION Boostmaths 23 English Upgrades 23 Southern Education 23 CLEANING SERVICES Done ‘n’ Dusted 53 Little Miss Maids 47

COFFEE SHOP Costa Coffee 17 COMPUTER SERVICES Chandlers Ford Computer Care 67 For-Matt 14 Home Computer Help 51 RSJ Computer Services 54 Widenet Computer Services Ltd 61 CONSERVATORIES Britannia Windows 62 Live-in 88 Pennington Jones (HI) Ltd 36 South Coast Installations 60 COUNSELLOR Marcus Gee Talking Therapies 12 CURTAINS See Blinds & Curtains DENTIST Fryern Dental Practice 15 Smile 9 Vital Family Dental Care 13 Westfield Dental Practice 11 DOMESTIC APPLIANCE 123 Domestic Appliances 40 Advanced Appliance Care 68 JP Appliances 76 DOUBLE GLAZING INST/REPAIRS Britannia Windows 62 Hampshire Window Surgeon 40 Live-in Design 88 Pennington Jones (HI) Ltd 36 South Coast Installations 60 Windowmenda 61 EDUCATION Barton Peveril Sixth Form College 24 ELECTRICIAN ALB Electrical 42 Ampfield Electrical 75 Brightwire Electrical 53 CEC Electrical Services 27 EEC247 76 GJ Rhodes Electrical 69 ESTATE AGENT Jonathan Rees 43-46 FENCING SERVICES CF Handyman Fencing Services 30 Colourfence 31 Terry & Dan Flynn 30

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FUNERAL SERVICES Nigel Guilder 59 FURNITURE From Old to New 52 GARAGE DOORS Fix Quick Garage Doors 75 GARAGE SERVICES Auto Assistance 77 Best Autocentres 75 Chandlers Ford Auto Repairs 68 Eastleigh Autoworks 39 Independent VW 73 Jon’s Garage Ltd 64 NB Service Station 72 Robinsons Vehicle Maintenance 71 GARDEN DESIGN & SERVICES 1st Garden Maintenance 35 A & T Buckley 34 Adapt Landscapes 37 Colourfence 31 GreenKeeper 37 Hambrooks

33 J.L. Tree Care 35 Jon Curtis Tree Surgery & Gdn Svc 78 Lakewood Tree Surgeons 29 Martin Royer Garden Design 34 Neil Richmond Tree & Hedge Services 31 One Man Went To Mow 31 Premier Garden Designs 81 Romsey & CF Tree & Landscape Services 30 Romsey Stump 34 Flynn Gardens 30 Valley Park Landscapes 35 GAS SERVICES See Plumbing HAIRDRESSER Hair at Monroe’s 7 Studio Styles by Wendy 11 HEALTH & FITNESS Ali Rosen Sports & Remedial Massage 2 Eastleigh Sports Massage Therapy 2 Otterbourne Cricket Club 3 Tennis Coaching 2 HEALTH SERVICES Hampshire Hearing Centre 15 HOLIDAYS Isle of Wight 15 KITCHENS Dream Doors 57 OaKwood Carpentry & Maintenance 34 Re-Nu Kitchens 65 Space Kitchens & Bathrooms 67 Willow Madison Kitchens 41 LOCKSMITH Lockright Security Ltd 39 MOBILITY Hampshire Mobility Services 14 OPTICIAN Hampson Opticians 12 OVEN CLEANING Oven Wizards 75 PAINTER/DECORATOR Darren Eckton Handy Man & Decorator 78 Darren Liggett 47 M Fyall Design & Co 70

Prestige Painting 81 SJ Penney 53 VHN Decorating 69 W.A.G. Decorating Services Ltd 54 PET SERVICES Lynn Symes Dog Grooming Salon 18 Petcare by ZB Services 18 Pet Pals 18 PLASTERER A Y Plastering 81 C B Plastering Services 51 PLUMBING SERVICES (including bathroom installation and gas and boiler services) see also Property Maintenance: Ace Plumbing Ltd 60 Alford Plumbing & Heating 65 Aqua Bathrooms 67 Aquatec 72 DN Plumbing Services 69 First Call Heating Ltd 87 G.E. Harding & Sons Ltd 50 Gair Gas 47 Gas Rated Ltd 75 Graham Jones Plumbing & Heating 61 Heatworks Heating & Plumbing Ltd 25 LW Gas 27 RJ Plumbing 36 M.Brierley Plumbing 64 Mike Chivers 62 NHP (Romsey) Ltd 49 Premier Bathrooms 63 Space Kitchens & Bathrooms 67 TP Watts 76 PODIATRIST Jon Callen 8 PRINTER Warwick Printing Company 79 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE A Wilmott 49 Brian Loades Builders 36 CDN Handyman Services 50 CF Handyman Services 37 Dell Developments 71 Heyford Interiors Ltd 49 House Worx 34 IO Contracts 54 Loft Services 25 M Fyall Design & Co 70 Mann & Sons Ltd 66 MH Building Services 81 Monarch Renovations 51 Purchase Construction Ltd 56 Stoves & Fire Places 27 The Door Hanger Ltd 81 The Handyman 70 Yellow Box Contracting 25 Your Local Odd Job Man 79 RADIO The Breeze 19 SCHOOLS Barton Peveril Sixth Form College 24 SINGING LESSONS Jan 8

SOCIAL CLUB Chandlers Ford Central Club 24 InSync 2 SOLICITOR Eric Robinson Solicitors 55 Taylor Fordyce Solicitors 62 TILING & TILE SUPPLIER AT Ceramics 79 Premier Bathrooms & Tiles 63 TREE SURGERY See Garden TUITION (Children’s) Boostmaths 23 English Upgrades 23 Southern Education 23 UPHOLSTERY Designing for Style 70 From Old to New 52 VETERINARY Cats@Seadown 18 The Village Vet 18 WEDDING DRESSES Bella Bride & Ball 9 WINDOW REPAIR Hampshire Window Surgeon 40 Windowmenda 51

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

023 8025 2414 Fryern Surgery, Oakmount Rd 023 8027 3252

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

CHEMISTS Asda Pharmacy, Bournemouth Road

023 8027 7390

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

Boots the Chemist, 4-5 Fryern Arcade,

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

Day Lewis

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

Falkland Pharmacy 1 Falkland Court, SO53 3GA

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CHURCHES New Community Church 07970 804708 Methodist Church 023 8026 8803 St Francis Church 023 80271152 St Boniface Church (C of E) 023 8026 5977 St Edwards Church 023 8027 3882 St Martin in the Wood (C of E) 023 8026 5977 St Peter’s Church, Boyatt Wood (C of E) 023 8061 1227 United Reformed Church 023 8027 6791 Velmore Church 023 8057 1414 Churches Together in Chandlers Ford www.ctcf.org.uk

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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

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MISCELLANEOUS 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 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)

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