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EDITORIAL/COMMUNITY NEWS Please visit www.discovercommunity.co.uk and use the Editorial Form under Contact Us Email: editorial@discovermagazines.co.uk Tel: 02380 266388 option 4 Discover Chandlers Ford is printed every other month and delivered in two batches. At the beginning of each odd numbered month (January, March etc) it goes to Knightwood, Valley Park, North and South Millers Dale, Central Hiltingbury, Hursley and part of Boyatt Wood. Towards the end of the same month it goes to homes north of Flexford Rd and Hiltingbury Rd, to Scantabout, Peverells Wood, Bodycoats, Chalvington, Otterbourne, Colden Common and more homes in Boyatt Wood.

Chandlers Ford No 1 Community Magazine 11 local editions 145,000 circulation

In the last few years there has been a lot of ‘chatter’ about how printed material is dying, and how the internet has taken over the information world.

Yet this Discover magazine is Tania Houston not only still here, but in fact doing rather well. We still have people telling us they like it, and advertisers receiving calls from local residents.

I work all day on my PC and have my smartphone with me the rest of the time. But if I want the number to call the doctors, I reach for the magazine, it’s much quicker. When I want to see what group to join or what event I could go to, it’s easier to scan down a couple of printed pages.

When I want to find a local plumber, electrician or beautician, I’d rather get a quick summary of what they do from an advert. Yes, I’ll often look at their website before I call, but my starting point is from paper.

There has to be a reason for you to open the magazine each month (as well as looking for a local business) and for you to want to keep hold of it. For example, we do put a lot of research time into our events listings and local groups, and we would welcome more. If your event or group is free, charity or very low cost, we’ll include you without charge. You can submit by email at editorial@ discovermagazines.co.uk or by phone on 02380 266388 option 4.

Until next time.

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FINANCE

Saving for Children What are the Best Options?

By Ann Haldon

Children’s savings accounts provide a great way to build a nest egg for later life, perhaps for driving lessons or to fund a gap year, and are a good way to introduce the subject of money management.

Putting some of their pocket money away each week encourages good financial habits, and teaches children the mechanics and rewards of saving - why they might have to wait before they buy something, plus the benefits of gaining compound interest through long-term saving.

We look at three savings options below that could be ideal for your child. These are products that incorporate a range of features and benefits, including tax-free status, instant access, and longer savings terms.

So let’s start with a product that was first introduced in 2011:

Junior ISAs Junior ISAs are available to children under the age of 18 who don’t already have a Child Trust Fund. New legislation has recently been introduced to allow the transfer of monies from a Child Trust Fund into a Junior ISA, however, and this is due to take effect from April 2015.

The contribution limit for a Junior ISA is £4,000 for the 2014-15 tax year, and there are two types of account available: • Cash Junior ISA: offering taxfree interest and instant access • Stocks and Shares Junior ISA: cash is invested in stocks and shares, with no tax paid on dividends or capital growth Children are entitled to open one of each of these accounts, and 6

although parents or guardians can open and manage them, the money belongs to the child.

Withdrawals by children are not allowed until they turn 18, but they can manage their own accounts when they reach 16 years of age.

The Junior ISA will be in the child’s name, but parents and guardians opening the account are the ‘registered contacts’ as far as the bank or building society is concerned.

NS&I Children’s Bonds These are tax-free investments that run for a 5-year term. They can be purchased by a parent, guardian, grandparent or great grandparent on behalf of a child, and each ‘issue’ has its own guaranteed rate of interest which is paid at the end of the term.

The minimum investment amount for these Bonds is £25, with £3,000 being the maximum amount allowed per issue.

Once the 5-year term is complete, bonds can be rolled over for another term, up until the child is 16 years of age. They can be cashed in early, but doing so attracts a penalty of 90 days’ interest. As with the Junior ISA, the money belongs to the child rather than the parent.

Interest is calculated daily and added to the account each year, so that the child also benefits from compound interest.

Children’s Savings Accounts These types of account can be opened with as little as £1, with most bank and building societies offering at least one savings account for children. In most cases money can be withdrawn with no notice.

Tax is paid at 20% on children’s savings accounts, but it is normally possible to reclaim the money using Form R40.

Better still, use Form R85 to have the interest paid tax-free from the outset. These forms can be downloaded from the HM Revenue and Customs website, or you can pick up an R85 form at the bank or building society holding the account.

A note of caution about tax If parents give their child money which subsequently earns interest of more than £100 in a tax year, the money will be taxed as though it belonged to the parent.

This rule isn’t applicable to Junior ISAs or Children’s Bonds, however.

deposits into the account. If any payments are missed you may suffer a reduction of interest.

Once a child reaches the age of seven they may be able to manage the account themselves, which is a great way for them to learn how to deal with their money.

Which savings account you choose for your child depends on your own circumstances. The Junior ISA has proven to be very popular, and the new legislation regarding transfer of monies from a Child Trust Fund to a Junior ISA opens up the product to more people.

There are two different types of children’s savings accounts, and you can open more than one: • Easy access: the interest rate will probably be lower with an easy or instant access account, but money can be withdrawn or deposited with no restrictions.

These accounts are popular with children as many of them offer free gifts, including piggy banks and toys.

• Regular savings: interest rates will be slightly higher for this type of account, but money is not accessible and you need to make regular monthly

If you asked a child which account they would prefer, it’s highly likely that they would choose whichever one offered a free gift. With this in mind, maybe the best solution is to open one account to keep them happy and another that provides a better rate of interest. https://www.gov.uk/juniorindividual-savings-accounts/openan-account http://www.nsandi.com/childrensbonds

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Moyles Court School is within reach for hard working families A new affordable price structure and door to door service means many more families can consider an independent education.

Moyles Court School near Ringwood in the New Forest is totally in touch with the families it is looking to attract. With an excellent reputation for education and learning tailored to the individual, Moyles Court has looked at other critical considerations – fees and accessibility to take account of busy parents juggling work commitments.

Headmaster Mr Richard Milner-Smith said: “Independent education is sometimes thought of as exclusive, the preserve of the very rich only. Our aim is to overcome that prejudice and to convince many more parents that it is the right choice for their children.”

At a time when most independent school parents will be contemplating another above-inflation annual rise in fees, most families at Moyles Court School will be paying an average of 15% LESS next school year than they are this year.

Mr Milner-Smith added: “What Moyles Court has to offer is, in a sense, beyond price: an education, tailored to the individual needs of each child, in an idyllic setting. As well as our listed main building, we have enviable modern facilities including a new library, modern sports hall, outdoor multi-sports courts, extensive playing fields and art and ICT studios” “By reducing the financial cost very substantially we intend to show many families that they can in fact afford the undoubted benefits of an independent education for their children.”

Moyles Court have Open Days on Saturday 9th May from 10am – 12.30 and Wednesday 3rd June from 9.30am – 11.30am. www.moylescourt.co.uk/join-us

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Sherborne House School Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire

Sherborne House School has a happy, purposeful environment. We have high academic standards and an enriching, broad curriculum combining traditional values with a modern vision. Our nurturing atmosphere enables children to rise to academic, creative and sporting challenges and to achieve their full potential.

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Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please contact Mrs Estelle Szasz on 023 8025 2440 or e-mail e.szasz@shs.gemsedu.co.uk Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road Chandler’s Ford SO53 1EU

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PETS Why a Luxurious Bed is Important for your Elderly Dog A comfortable place to rest their head, extra support for arthritic bones and a little extra TLC - dogs need all of these things as they grow old.

You can make their twilight years a happy time for both of you simply by being aware of the issues they face, and what you can do to help.

An orthopaedic bed with a memory foam mattress will support their joints by moulding itself around them, helping with blood circulation and providing a comfortable place to rest. Problems such as hip dysplasia often show themselves in middle age, so even if you don’t consider your dog to be elderly, it may be worthwhile investing in this type of bed.

What types of luxury beds are there?

Self-heating Metallised insulation is placed below the lining, and radiates heat. Covered with a sheepskin or fleece outer layer, this would have therapeutic benefits particularly if your house is draughty.

Elevated On the theme of draughty houses an elevated bed keeps your dog away from a cold floor, and is available in a range of sizes.

Luxury materials One of the most important considerations is the material used to make the bed and mattress. You can buy alpaca fibre and soft fleece fillings, but it’s also important to think about practicality, so zip-off covers should be a priority to maintain hygiene.

A luxurious place to sleep is important for dogs of all ages, but particularly so for those in their later years.

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BEAUTY

Softly Does It

By Kate Duggan

Summer is just around the corner; long-sleeves have been banished for another few seasons and we’re eyeing up new sandals, sunglasses and swimsuits.

It’s all too easy to skimp on bodycare in the colder months, but now the sun is finally out it’s time to treat ourselves to some muchneeded TLC.

Good exfoliation is a must, particularly if you’re planning on self-tanning.

Unfortunately, many of the scrubs on the high-street are too harsh, stripping the skin of its natural oils and leaving it feeling scratched and sore. Heyland and Whittle’s Exfoliating Soap Bag (£6) is a much better option. Filled with natural soaps that are packed with essential oils, it’ll make a noticeable difference to your skin and is the perfect alternative to shower gel. For a really indulgent treat, however, it’s hard to beat the Lime & Ginger Salt Glow by Elemis. At £36.50, it isn’t cheap, but it works wonders and smells divine.

While bubbles are fun, if you want your bath product to leave your skin silky smooth, then oil is your best bet.

Neom’s Tranquillity Bath and Shower Oil is heavenly. A bottle costs £40 from www.amara. com, but a few drops

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go a long way. Along with skin nourishing ingredients, such as jojoba and Vitamin E, it has a high concentration of essential oils (12 in total), to help you destress, unwind and forget that row you had with your manager.

Pour yourself a large glass of wine, lock the bathroom door, put some music on and… relax.

If you moisturise all over every day, you can get away with a light body lotion. But, let’s face it, how many of us have time?

If your daily beauty routine is more ‘bare essentials’ than ‘at home spa’ it’s worth investing in a heavy duty hydrator for the weekend. Aveda’s Beautifying Body Moisturiser (£22) is wonderfully rich, but absorbs well, with none of that greasy residue that some high street brands can leave you with. The smell is, quite simply,

amazing – you may well find that you attract a lot of compliments on your new perfume.

Most of us are guilty of neglecting our poor feet, particularly when we can hide them away in boots all winter. But, come summer, the most beautiful pair of designer sandals won’t hide dry, cracked heels and chipped polish. A salon pedicure always feels like a real indulgence and can get your feet in tip-top condition for the warmer months. For minimal maintenance, opt for a long-lasting varnish, such as shellac, in a colour that co-ordinates with your favourite sandals. Aqua, coral, bronze or soft violet all look great with a tan. Keep the good work up at home with regular moisturising. We love Narynda’s Heel Balm (£9.50), which is completely natural and unbelievably nourishing. (It also works wonders on dry elbows.) www.narynda.com Cherry-red and ‘nude’ lips are both key trends for this summer. Whichever look you decide to embrace, you need a smooth surface to get the best result.

Red lipstick, in particular, will highlight any areas of chapping or dryness. Mint Julips Lip Scrub by Lush (£5.50) gently buffs away dry patches and softens skin.

Warning: sugar, lemon and peppermint make it rather tasty, so you may find yourself reaching for it quite a lot…

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New Stannah Stairlift available at Hampshire Mobility Services

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For people with mobility problems, stairs often are the biggest obstacle they’ll face if they want to remain in their own homes. Stair lifts are the answer for many.

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As with all stairlifts they should comply with the British and European standard (BS EN), this new model 600 does. With its narrower rail profile, the lift’s track is only 6” (150mm) from the wall giving more space for the taller or a less flexible person to travel up and down the stairs. The easy folding seat and arms ensure that the staircase is left fairly unobstructed and with many

different seat styles and colours the Stairlift will blend in well with its surroundings. The seat height is adjustable on installation which will ensure that the user can mount and dismount the lift with ease or transfer to a wheelchair or to a walking frame which are the same height.

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Being a battery powered lift, which is constantly recharging wherever it is left on the stair case, you will still be able to use the lift for approximately 20 trips during a power outage to the property. Effortless arm controls and two wall mounted remotes mean that the lift can be used by users with hand or gripping problems.

The stairlift is installed to the stair tread not the wall by four of five discrete brackets giving strength to the system allow a safe working load of up to 25stone (160kg). As standard we offer a 2 year warranty and 2 years servicing on all new Stannah stairlifts.

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Waiting to board the plane for our weekend in Nice, my breathing became shallow, my hands felt clammy and my heart began to race. But it wasn’t the terror of being entombed in a silver tube burning gallons of kerosene in an illogical attempt to defy gravity, rather it was my other flying phobia - a brat sat in the seat behind.

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I closed my eyes. Maybe the kid with E numbers smeared over his sticky intemperate mush would be perfectly behaved, maybe he would just nod off in his Mummy’s arms?

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Her vast paw swirled inside her plastic cashew tub, like Trevor Brooking choosing the FA Cup quarter finalists.

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£299.00 £358.80 £459.00 £550.80 £14.99 £17.99

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As the costs to run our beloved petrol- and diesel-powered cars increase, it’s no wonder we’re all on the hunt for an alternative solution.

With electric and hybrid powertrains driving some of the industry’s most esteemed supercars – the new Honda NSX and BMW i8 – it would appear that there is another way forward.

But if eco is at the forefront of your mind, which car should you have on your driveway? Here are our choices.

Ford Fiesta

The Fiesta is the best selling car on the market – and not without good reason. Although it’s not labelled an official ‘eco’ car, its low running costs make it the ideal cost-effective solution for most buyers. Choose the 1.4-litre TDCi, priced from £13,065, and you can expect an average mileage of 68mpg and emissions of 107g/km.

Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 completes the ‘Thee Musketeers’ line-up, alongside the Mini and VW Beetle, as one of today’s most stylish cars. Running a 1.2-litre engine, the 500 TwinAir can achieve 49.6 urban mpg and dodges road tax by emitting just 95g/km of CO2. The TwinAir is priced from £12,715 and is the perfect city run around.

BMW i3

BMW’s futuristic i3 is one of just a few cars that has revolutionised the way we view the future of motoring. Not only does it combine eco-friendly driving with premium qualities, it can also reach 93mph, can go from 0-60mph in 7.9 seconds and has a driving range of 106 miles, thanks to its onboard petrol motor, which works alongside a 127kW electric unit. Sadly, its £29,130 price means we don’t see many of them on the road.

Volkswagen E-Up!

The E-Up! is one of the most practical and reasonably-priced electric cars on the market, with five doors and an estimated driving range of 93 miles.

It takes six hours to recharge and has a comfortable top speed of 81mph.

The price isn’t so attractive at £19,525, but this electric motor is close to feeling more like the average supermini.

Renault Twizy

Renault’s Twizy is just as fun as it looks. It may be the slowest of the pack, with a top speed of just 56mph, but it’s guaranteed to provide you with the most entertainment. Priced at £7,795, its 15kW battery takes four hours to charge, it has a driving range of 62 miles and emits zero emissions. And just look at its styling!

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Who Dreamt That One Up? Iain Betson Asks What’s In A Name?

In the seventies, car names conjured up far flung places of style, with sun kissed beaches and rolling countryside. Ford were masters at this: Cortina, Capri, and Granada, although let’s brush over the Escort. Then they completely lost it with the likes of Ka and Mondeo and Probe.

British Leyland had the lame offerings of Marina (it’s a car not a boat, but it should have sunk without trace all the same), Allegro (it was hardly quick), or Dolomite (more like Termite).

But the Japanese have cornered the weird name market starting with The Bongo Friendee and the Suzuki Mightyboy. From Toyota: The Lucinda Joyful Canopy (it has two sunroofs

apparently) and from Mitsubishi the Cyborg-R. Europe, anxious not to be left out, entered VW with its Golf Club and Golf Driver. After that they decided to stay with a simple, descriptive name, so came up with Bora. Vauxhall/Opel had a go as well.

There is an urban myth circulating that amongst Spanish speaking countries the Nova enjoyed poor sales as, translated, it means “No Go”.

The Koreans unleashed a whole raft of silly, inappropriate or misunderstood monikers: Hyundai “Accent” - nothing wrong with that per se, except the script style typeface at a quick glance looks like “effluent”. From Kia: The Cee’d (don’t forget the apostrophe!) Hyundai again: The Pony - never a truer word said.

But it won’t end there, because coming over the horizon are the Chinese. With a manufacturing industry geared to produce just about everything, mass car export is just a matter of time and with it some more silly names.

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The ‘Afterlife’ of Social Media From positing and tweeting, to linking and liking, social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are no longer just the playground of the young. More and more people of all ages are messaging, networking and sharing moments of their lives with others, but what happens to all that personal content after a person is no longer with us?

Comments made and photos shared on Facebook, ‘tweets’ put on Twitter and blogs or articles published on website are all referred to as ‘Digital Assets’. The term also includes videos put on YouTube, music on Soundcloud and even CV and professional details LinkedIn profiles.

At the moment, there is no specific law in the UK to deal with digital assets upon death and so we have to rely on existing copyright UK law.

The difficulty is when there is a clash between a family wanting to enjoy old pictures and memories on Facebook (effectively keeping the person ‘alive online’) and the internet service provider (ISP) which owns the server on which digital assets are stored. All ISPs have privacy policies and term and conditions to protect an individual’s privacy and the confidentiality of their digital assets after their death.

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Inspired by the Orient

By Katherine Sorrell Furnishings and accessories from the Far East seemed wonderfully exotic when they first arrived here centuries ago. Now silk and lacquer, blue-and-white china and bamboo have become a highlight of our interiors, says Katherine Sorrell

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Exciting, mysterious, irresistible… rumours of the treasures of the East encouraged 16th century Western explorers to push back the boundaries of the known world, but it was not until the late 17th century that the English East India Company secured its trading post in Taiwan and began to trade regularly with China. Tea was the first import of significance, and raw silk, too; while buying and displaying costly furnishings from afar – especially lacquer and porcelain, neither of which English manufacturers knew how to produce at the time – became a way for the higher echelons of society to show off their wealth and importance.

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Willow Pattern china As imported Chinese porcelain increased in popularity, the potteries of Staffordshire were desperate to compete. At first, they emulated the style with hand-painted ware, but in the late 18th century, they finally devised a means of copying Chinese hand-painting efficiently and cheaply. The new process was called underglaze transfer printing, and was probably first used to print Chinese landscape patterns onto porcelain by a maker called Caughley. He was soon followed by Minton, and the process was perfected, in 1784, by Josiah Spode I. Spode made Willow Pattern, and other Chinese designs, the trademark of his company.

It is thought that Willow Pattern was developed from a Chinese pattern called Mandarin – the romantic legend that it was based on the story of two lovers chased by a rich mandarin across a bridge and then transformed into doves probably being a publicity stunt that was developed decades later. Early Willow Pattern plates were hexagonal, printed with dark blues on a ‘pearlware’ body; as time went on the blue became paler and the plates circular. By 1830, the pattern was so popular that there were about 200 producers of it in England, including all the great names of British pottery. Willow was not always in blue – other colours, such as red, purple, black and green, have featured, sometimes gilding has been added and, especially in the 1920s and 30s, multi-coloured Willow Pattern, known as Gaudy Willow, had its share of popularity. The design did not remain static, either. In the 20th century the borders were often changed or eliminated, and the central pattern simplified. Whatever the difference in its details, and whoever it was made by, however, Willow Pattern has been eternally popular – even, perhaps, the most commonly used pattern in history.

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stately home, from Chatsworth to the Prince Regent’s Royal Pavilion in Brighton, the latter an extraordinary Oriental-style palace, crammed with objects and furniture from China. As time went on, not only did Chinese factories begin to fuse European and native styles to suit their buyers’ tastes, but also English designers and craftspeople began to imitate Oriental designs.

Thomas Chippendale was one well-known example, employing latticework and lacquer in his influential furniture pattern books.

And then came another enormous shift in style when, in 1854, Japan resumed trade with the West after a break of more than two centuries. Europe was flooded with imports: everything from bronzes and silks to kimonos, lacquers, fans and woodblock prints (the latter a

huge influence on Impressionist painting and the Art Nouveau movement). Christopher Dresser was the first European designer to visit Japan after 1854, and both his book on the country’s art, design and architecture and his own designs for textiles, wall coverings, ceramics, glassware and metalware helped perpetuate the fashion for Japonisme at the end of the 19th century.

The fashion for Eastern objects and designs had taken firm hold, and eventually percolated down from the piles of the aristocracy to reach ordinary people’s homes.

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can look particularly handsome appearing out of some discarded footwear. What about a beaten up old handbag? If you choose one with several compartments, you can even have sectional planting and if you have one with a handle, it too can be suspended from a pergola or wall and used rather like a hanging basket.

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is sufficient drainage. If the container is large and there are no drainage holes in it, then the other option is to plant it up as a mini bog garden and use moisture-loving plants in it such as hostas or pond-side irises.

Colanders or sieves also make interesting and unusual hanging baskets and have the advantage of holes that are generally so small that you need not even use a liner. You can simply concentrate on planting one or two upright specimens in the centre of the colander and then using plenty of trailing plants around the edge and allowing them to cascade down. Provided you have time to keep them well watered, you could even create your own living tea set with an old sizeable teapot and some large mugs full of favourite summer bedding.

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All these containers can be treated in just the same way as a container that you have bought from the garden centre.

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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 Walking 6 days a week - Various meeting places C.Ford, N Badd, Romsey & other Test Valley Locations. Walks are approximately an hour long and a gentler pace is always offered. All walks are accompanied by a trained Health Walk Leader. All ages welcome.

Laura Blake 01264 368831 Badminton Sat 09:00-10:30 term time Toynbee School For any children interested in taking up badminton, EJBC is looking for new members. The club is run by qualified Badminton England registered coaches. Minimum age 7 years. For further information, please contact Bev Ardabili, Club Coach and Treasurer on 02380 266121 or email bevardabili@gmail.com 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 noncompetitive. 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 For stroke survivors & their families/ carers. Information, a range of activities and meeting with others who have been through similar experiences. Support by the Rotary Club. Contact Mike Scrivener 07976 630764 or chandlersfordSSG@stroke. org.uk or just come along.

Men’s Keep Fit Tuesdays 11am to 12pm Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Rd Over 50s men’s keep fit and social group.

Come along, keep fit, make friends. All shapes and sizes welcome. £3 per session. Call Roy Wreford 02380 268237.

Social Tennis Club Tues & Thurs 7-9pm Knightwood Leisure Centre Steve Allen Social tennis and league matches. We play all through the year on floodlit courts. www.knightwoodtennisclub1. zoomshare.com or call 07964 789861

MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA Romsey Line Dancers No partners needed! Just make some more friends.

Romsey area Mondays 9.30-10.30 a.m. and 10.3011.30 a.m. Romsey Comrades Club Mondays 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.

Woodley Village Hall Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. Woodley Village Hall Thursdays 10-11.00 a.m. and 11-12.00 a.m. Romsey Comrades Club North Baddesley Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.

North Baddesley Village Hall Chandler’s Ford Mondays 1-2 & 2-3 p.m. Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Road, Chandlers Ford Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Road, Chandlers Ford Book your place for a stomping good time! 01794 368233 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 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).

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 Thurs 7:45pm, Sun 6:30pm Otterbourne Village Hall, Cranbourne Drive, Otterbourne Otterbourne Brass playing at fetes, carnivals and agricultural shows in the summer, raising funds for band development and charity at Christmas and performing concerts throughout the year. New players are always welcome. Helen Davis, 01489 564716 Amateur Drama Group Every Tues. Ritchie Memorial Hall, C/ Ford New members are always welcome, for both onstage and backstage roles. www.chameleontheatre.co.uk or 0845 644 0496.

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL Social Group Mondays 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 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.

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 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.

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 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 Wednesday and Thursday Hiltingbury Community Centre, Chandlers 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 93

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Healthwalks Scheme Regular walking can help prevent heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and diabetes.

Eastleigh Borough’s Healthwalks Scheme is a great way to exercise and social at the same time.

The walks take about an hour and everyone is welcome. Each walk is led by a qualified Volunteer Walk Leader and take place rain or shine! Most offer two routes, one covering 3 miles in the hour and the other at a more sedate pace covering 2 miles in the hour, the latter aimed at new walkers and those recovering from illness. There is also a Rehabilitation Walk which is a gentle walk aimed at those who are unable to walk for more than 20-30 mins and/or recovering from an operation or illness.

With 10 walks taking part in 5 days and over 230 people taking part every week, the walks are becoming more and more popular, so more leaders are sought. If you can spare some time and enjoy walking then call the Healthwalks office. It does not have to be a commitment every week, just whenever you can is helpful!

For more information call 02380 684813 (Healthwalks Office) or 02380 684800 (Fleming Park Leisure Centre) and speak to Marianne Cairley (Healthwalks Co-ordinator).

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

023 8025 2414 Fryern Surgery, Oakmount Rd 023 8027 3252

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

CHEMISTS Asda Pharmacy, Bournemouth Road

023 8027 7390

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

Boots the Chemist, 4-5 Fryern Arcade,

023 8025 2751

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

Day Lewis

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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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Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri - 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 6.30pm Weds 9am - 1pm, 6pm - 7pm Sat - 9am -1pm, 2pm - 5.30pm

Lloyds Pharmacy 21 Hursley Road, SO53 2FS.

023 8025 4252

023 8026 3908

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

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

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

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SCHOOL TERMS DATES www.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/schoolholidays Summer Half Term Mon 25 May 15 to Fri 29 May 15 Summer Holiday Thu 23 July 15 to Mon 30 Aug 15 Autumn Term Tue 1 Sept 15 to Fri 18 Dec 15 Autumn Half Term Mon 26 Oct 15 to Fri 30 Oct 15 Christmas Holiday Mon 21 Dec 15 to Fri 1 Jan 16

MISCELLANEOUS HOSPITAL TAXI - 023 8045 5180

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

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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

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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CHILDREN’s ACTIVITIES Wessex Swim School 8 Children’s Tuition Boostmaths 8 English Upgrades 7 Southern Education 12 cleaning services Done ‘n’ Dusted 65 Little Miss Maids 78 Molly Maid 97 Computer Services Chandlers Ford Computer Care 73 For-Matt 97 Home Computer Help 70 RSJ Computer Services 27 Widenet Computer Services Ltd 13 Conservatories Britannia Windows 80 Live-in 104 Pennington Jones (HI) Ltd 26 South Coast Installations 3 Counsellor Marcus Gee Talking Therapies 23 Pneuma Counselling & Psychotherapy 67 Curtains See Blinds & Curtains Dentist Philip Sommereux & Assoc. Dental 19 Smile 23 Vital Family Dental Care 21 disableD support services Thrive 12 Domestic Appliance 123 Domestic Appliances 46 Genesis Domestic Appliances 45 JP Appliances 61 Double Glazing Inst/Repairs Britannia Windows 80 Cloudy2Clear Windows 34 Live-in Design 104 Pennington Jones (HI) Ltd 26 Windowmenda 35 EDUCATION Barton Peveril Sixth Form College 7 Moyles Court School 9 Sherborne House School 11 Electrician ALB Electrical 27 Ampfield Electrical 38 CEC Electrical Services 45

EEC247 64 GJ Rhodes Electrical 78 J. Russell Electical 100 Estate Agent Jonathan Rees 51-54 Fencing Services CF Handyman Fencing Services 85 Colourfence 91 Funeral Services Chandlers Ford Funerals 95 J Lawrence & Son (Undertakers) Ltd 81 Nigel Guilder 68 RGR Memorials Ltd 95 Furniture From Old to New 39 Garage Doors / REPAIRS Fix My Garage Door 59 V.S.F. Ltd 43 Garage Services Auto Assistance 63 Autogleam 94 Barrys Tyre 4 Chandlers Ford Service Centre 65 Independent VW 60 Jon’s Garage Ltd 62 NB Service Station 61 Robinsons Vehicle Maintenance 55 We Only Do MOTs 59 Garden Design & Services Adapt Landscapes 89 Colourfence 91 ECF Tree Surgeons 86 Garden Helper 91 Greenkeeper 89 GreenThumb Lawn Treatment Service 87 J.L. Tree Care 89 Jim’s Mowing 90 Jon Curtis Tree Surgery & Gdn Svc 90 Lakewood Tree Surgeons 85 Neil Richmond Tree & Hedge Services 84 One Man Went To Mow 84 Premier Garden Designs 89 Romsey & CF Tree & Landscape Services 84 Romsey Stump 86 Springs Aquatic 13 Tina Jerome Garden Designs 86 Valley Park Landscapes 91

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Gas Services See Plumbing hairdressing Joanne Russell Freelance Hairdresser 22 health & fitness Chandler’s Ford Pilates 17 Head to Toe Pilates 18 Sharon Raichura Hampshire Pilates 22 Health Services Debra Dick Podiatrist 18 holiday Croatia 50 home care services One Community 23 house clearance The Bookman 100 Insurance Concept Building Solutions 75 interior design Dulux Design Services 42 Kitchens AB Kitchens & Carpentry 42 Ashmore Kitchens 37 Dream Doors 77 Kitchens In Style 28 Oakwood Carpentry & Maintenance 81 Re-Nu Kitchens 80 Space Kitchens & Bathrooms 79 Willow Madison Kitchens 47 Locksmith Lockright Security Ltd 59 Windowmenda 35 memorials RGR Memorials Ltd 95 Mobility Carefree Living 21 Elite Lift Solutions 21 Hampshire Mobility Services 20 Optician Hampson Opticians 17 Leightons Optician & Hearing Care 18 Oven Cleaning Oven Wizards 67 Painter/Decorator Darren Eckton Handy Man & Decorator 100 Darren Liggett 38 Landau Decorating Services 95 M Fyall Design & Co 29 Prestige Painting 100 SJ Penney 49 VHN Decorating 31 W.A.G. Decorating Services Ltd 61 Pet Services Lynn Symes Dog Grooming Salon 14 Petcare by ZB Services 13 Pet Pals 13 Springs Aquatic 13 Piano tuning Steve’s Piano Tuning & Repair 94 Plasterer A Y Plastering 97 C B Plastering Services 65 Plasterforce 100

Plumbing Services (including bathroom installation and gas and boiler services) see also Property Maintenance: Ace Plumbing Ltd 78 Alford Plumbing & Heating 83 Aquatec 38 Carefree Living 21 DN Plumbing Services 26 First Call Heating Ltd 103 G.E. Harding & Sons Ltd 73 Gair Gas 44 Gas Rated Ltd 64 Graham E Jones Plumbing & Heating 35 Heatworks Heating & Plumbing Ltd 33 M.Brierley Plumbing 72 Mike Chivers 30 Premier Bathrooms & Tiles 36 RJ Plumbing 48 Space Kitchens & Bathrooms 79 TP Watts 46 Printer Warwick Printing Company 73 Property Maintenance A+ 30/72 Brian Loades Builders 85 CF Handyman Services 25/31 Dell Developments 49 Direct Roofing Services 95 Dixey Clean 41 Dulux Design Service 42 House Worx 90 IO Contracts 39 Loft Services 2 M Fyall Design & Co 29 Mann & Sons Ltd 76 Mark Anderson Handyman 72 McLoughlin & Oram Brickwork 95 MH Building Services 100 Monarch Renovations 83 Purchase Construction Ltd 55 Roofline 41 Solent Building Supplies Ltd 56/57 The Door Hanger Ltd 67 The Handyman 97 The Makeover Centre 80 RADIO The Breeze 15 removals House Office & Business Removals 41 restaurant Maya Fine Indian Dining 67 room hire Chandlers Ford Golf Academy 67 SCHOOLS Barton Peveril Sixth Form College 7 Moyles Court School 9 Sherborne House School 11 shutters Shuttercraft 42 Waterside Blinds 5 SOCIAL CLUB InSync 100

National Trust 22 Rendezvous 94 Solicitor Eric Robinson Solicitors 68/69 Taylor Fordyce Solicitors 70 Tiling & Tile Supplier Premier Bathrooms & Tiles 36 Tree Surgery See Garden Tuition (Children’s) Boostmaths 8 English Upgrades 7 Southern Education 12 Upholstery Designing for Style 46 From Old to New 39 Veterinary The Village Vet 14 Window Repair Cloudy2Clear Windows 34 Windowmenda 35

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Discover What’s On EASTLEIGH CARERS COFFEE MORNING 5 May, 10-12pm Wells Place Centre, Eastleigh, SO50 5LJ Drop in to meet others in a similar situation and have a relaxed cuppa with some friendly, familiar and new faces. A member of the Carers Centre Team will be there if you want to talk through anything you are finding challenging. Information and support services will also be available. 02380 902419 lsams@1community.org.uk ITCHEN FESTIVAL 2015 6 May, 1pm-4pm Itchen Sixth Form College, Middle Rd, Bitterne, SO19 7TB With entertainment for all ages including Sumo Wrestling suits as well as ‘Soak The Teacher’ contests and, food stalls to cater for all. All profits made will go towards the charity ‘Dreams Come True’. There is no entry fee, but a small donation from festival attendees would be appreciated.

07580752401 BABY BOUNCE 7 May, 10.30-11am Eastleigh Library, Swan Centre, SO50 5SF Come on down to Eastleigh Library every Monday and Thursday for some noisy, bouncy, giggly, tickly baby bouncing fun.

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SHOWTUNE! 11-16 May, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre, Romsey SO51 8JA Celebrating the words and music of Broadway composer Jerry Herman. The forty songs featured in Showtune come from the Herman Broadway musicals Milk and Honey (1961), Hello, Dolly! (1964), Mame (1966), Dear World (1969), Mack & Mabel (1974), The Grand Tour (1979), A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine (1980), and La Cage aux Folles (1983). £12. 01794 512987 A WANDER ALONG THE WINCHESTER STREAMS 13 May, 6.30pm-7.30pm Abbey Gardens, Winchester, SO23 9BE (HIWWT Event) Ali Morse, The Trust’s water policy and projects manager will take us on a short evening walk in Winchester. She will explain the Trust’s conservation work on the streams flowing through the city centre and the resulting benefits for wildlife. Meet at the entrance to the Abbey Gardens in the Broadway, Winchester near to the pedestrian crossing.

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BILL TARGETT MEMORIAL STEAM RALLY 15 & 16 May Highbridge Farm, Allbrook, Eastleigh Held every year to help raise funds for Wessex Cancer Trust and Hampshire and IOW air ambulance. Adults £5, children £3, family ticket (2 adults & 3 children) £15. Tickets purchased on the day. www.billtargettrally. co.uk COUNTRYSIDE DAY AT SPARSHOLT 16 May, 9.30am to 5pm Sparsholt College, Westley Lane, Winchester SO21 2NF Annual event. www.sparsholt. ac.uk/events/countryside-day 01962 776441 EASTLEIGH COLLEGE COMMUNITY DAY 16 May, 10am-2pm Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 5FS Come and have a go at a great range of fun, hands-on activities, look around the College facilities and meet the staff. Pick up our new part-time course prospectus at the same time!

Free entry PLANT SALE 16 May, 10.00 to 12.00 noon St Peter’s Church Selling annuals and perennials all at below average prices plus book sale, and homemade cakes. Susan Gill 02380364176 HIDDEN TALENTS CRAFT FAYRE 16 May, 11-2pm Colden Common Community Centre, St Vigor Way, SO21 1UU A chance to browse & buy handmade crafts & gifts made by a variety of new & local crafters. A selection of tea, coffee & cakes will also be available. Free Admission hiddentalents139@gmail.com 07845 951213 or 07860 549878 ...Continued on page 102 101

...Continued from page 101 QUIZ EVENING 16 May, 7.30pm Scout Hall, Braishfield Road, Romsey SO51 0PB RNLI Romsey & District Branch Time to put those grey cells to good use for a worthwhile cause! Teams of 4 or 6, or simply come on your own or as a couple. Tickets £10 per person (includes Ploughmans Supper). Owen Davies on 01794 514869.

WATERCRESS FESTIVAL 17 May Broad Street, Alresford This nationally acclaimed festival celebrates this superb locally grown, delicious and versatile crop. Cookery Demonstrations, crafts, arts, jewelery, entertainments, Morris Dancers. www.watercressfestival.org MAKE A WILL FORTNIGHT 18 to 29 May Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity During this time, local solicitors have agreed to waive their fees for writing basic wills in return for a donation to the hospice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a will professionally written for significantly less than the usual cost. Suggested minimum donations are £75 for a single basic will and £120 for a pair of mirror wills. More detailed wills may incur an additional charge and should be discussed with your solicitor before your will is completed. For more information and a list of participating solicitors you can call 02380 475345 ‘WHO’S ROUND FOR TEA?’ – FAMILY TRAIL 23-31 May, 10am-5pm Mottisfont, Romsey SO51 0LP Pick up a great family trail inspired by the exhibition in the gallery and explore the Mottisfont gardens and house.

Normal admission fee plus £1 per trail. 01794 340757 102

NGS GARDENS OPEN FOR CHARITY 23, 24, 27 May, (2-5) 30 Compton Way, Winchester, SO22 4HS Contemporary garden owned by local garden designer on the outskirts of Winchester. Sunny hilltop plot. Themed borders of colourful mixed planting on chalky soil, incl alliums and aquilegias. Kitchen and herb gardens, and pond. Admission £3, Children free. www.ngs.org.uk

NGS GARDENS OPEN FOR CHARITY 24, 25 May (11-5:30pm) Romsey Gardens. In this group: 4 Mill Lane, King John’s Garden, The Nelson Cottage, The Old Thatched Cottage. Town centre, all gardens within walking distance of Romsey Abbey, clearly signed. Car parking by King John’s Garden. Combined admission £6, children free. Homemade Teas. www.ngs.org.uk 4 Mill Lane, Romsey, SO51 8EU Small, long, s-facing, floriferous town garden. 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’.

King John’s Garden, Hampshire, SO51 7NG Listed C13 house (not open).

Historic garden planted with plants available before 1700.

Small wild flower meadow.

Award-winning Victorian garden and North Courtyard with water features, fountains and pump. Paved path and fountain courtyard.

The Nelson Cottage, 68 Cherville Street, Hampshire, SO51 8FD Formally one of the many public houses in Romsey. A halfacre garden with a variety of perennial plants and shrubs, with a wild grass meadow, bringing the countryside into the town.

The Old Thatched Cottage, Mill Lane, Hampshire SO51 8EW Small garden undergoing further development by new owners of C15 thatched cottage.

Large variety of shrubs, lawn, vegetable patch, fruit cordons, rockery and water feature.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 25 & 26 May, Gates open 9.45am, Opening Ceremony is at 10am Lakeside Country Park, SO50 5PE There is so much to see and do, and Sir Topham Hatt insists that it’s all included in your great value ticket, there’s nothing else to pay! Adult £14.00 Child (2 - 15) £11.00, 023 8061 2020 CHILDREN’S TRAIL: FOSSILS ROCK! 25 May to 1 Nov Winchester Cathedral, SO23 9LS Winchester Cathedral is supporting the Hampshire Cultural Trust’s big theme for 2015 – Dinosaurs! A brand new fun family trail will lead you through the Cathedral to discover the stories within the stones. The Cathedral has stood for nearly 1000 years but the stone used to build it is millions of years old, created during a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth. This super trail calls for you to take on the role of a Time Detective and discover the unimaginably ancient history of Winchester Cathedral. 01962 857200

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