Discover Chandlers Ford October 2013

Chandlers Ford Edition inc Otterbourne & Hursley

October 2013

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Fryern Infant School in the heart of chandler’s Ford would like to invite you to come and visit.

Fryern Infant and Junior schools form a unique federation in Chandler’s Ford. Both schools have been judged to be good schools with outstanding features by Ofsted.

“Reception children make excellent progress because of outstanding teaching.

Staff have an excellent understanding of how children learn, so that activities are matched exceptionally well to their needs and interests.”

Ofsted May 2012

Our open afternoons are on Thursday 24th October and Thursday 21st November from 1.30pm -3pm, but if you would an individual tour at another time please contact the school office (02380 265931) to arrange a visit.

For more information and to book a visit please contact us at:

Fryern Infant School

Oakmount Road, Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire. SO53 2LN

Telephone: 02380 265931

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Discover Magazines Distribution - Discover Chandlers Ford is delivered to two alternating areas of the SO53 postcode with a total distribution of 12,600 over the two months. On the odd numbered months it goes to: Knightwood, Valley Park, North Millers Dale, South Millers Dale, homes south of Hiltingbury Rd to the Central Precinct, and Hursley Rd. On the even numbered months the directory goes to homes north of Flexford and Hiltingbury Rds, Scantabout, Peverells Wood, Toynbee/Bodycoats Rd, Chalvington Rd areas also Hursley and parts of Otterbourne.

Advertising - We understand that the needs of a small business are quite different to those of a big company, and our advertising service is very much targeted at independent and local businesses. From advert design to general advice we are here to help you grow.

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I read a book while I was on holiday this summer called The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin.

Tania Houston The author acknowledged that she was far from unhappy, but felt she wasn’t appreciating her life and there was more she could do. As I came towards the end of the book I realised that a lot of what made the author happy was being in control and organised. When she remembered friend’s birthdays , or stopped eating junk food, or bit her tongue rather than criticising, it felt good.

Decluttering was another big plus on the happiness scale and I can definitely relate to that. I would love to be naturally tidy; I’d love to be a concert pianist too, but I’m neither nor will I ever be. However I really don’t like mess so it’s a constant work in progress. I did clear my office during the summer (both Melanie and I work from our respective homes) and have since tried to be disciplined about ensuring DO YOU USE A SMART PHONE? my desk is clear at the end To save our contact details of each working day. It feels direct to your smart phone, use good to walk in to a tidy I-nigma QR code reader APP and scan for instant download. room each morning.

I’ve also made a big effort to call someone to sort those little home maintenance jobs immediately rather than waiting until they’d annoyed us for months. The dripping tap, the tree that’s grown too big, the scuff on the car and the boiler that needs servicing to name but a few. And somehow once you’ve fixed the little jobs it inspires you to plan bigger things – it sort of clears your mind.

During this process I was reminded by one of our advertisers that now is the time to book tradespeople for preChristmas work. Leave it until November and you’ll be too late and that doesn’t cheer anyone.

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VISITING TIMES Friday 4th October 9.30 - 11.00am Saturday 5th October 10.00 - 11.30am Thursday 10th October 9.30 - 11.00am Wednesday 6th November 9.30 - 11.00am Thursday 14th November 9.30 - 11.00am Wednesday 20th November 4.00 - 5.00pm Friday 10th January 2014 9.30 - 11.00am

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.chandlersford-inf.hants.sch.uk ‘Outstanding care, guidance and support for pupils and families, outstanding relationships with parents and carers.’ Ofsted June 2011

Chandler’s Ford Infant School Kings Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 2EY Telephone: 023 80252655 Email: adminoffice@chandlersford-inf.hants.sch.uk 5

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CONTENTS

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Children’s Fun Page

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Gardening

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Finance

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Local Events

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LIFE LIST

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Short Story

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Puzzles

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Hampshire Walks

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Motoring

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New Rules Local Events

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Life List Unlike Harry Secombe, if I ruled the world, putting everything in order wouldn’t require fixing the seasons, compulsory singing or any lunar joviality. Practicality -

Health

Anniversary Celebrations

Open Evenings

Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th October 2013 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Your chance to find out more about courses and life at sixth form college Tel: 023 8036 7200 | www.barton-peveril.ac.uk Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh SO50 5ZA

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Maths a boost this year!

Highly experienced Maths teacher offers individual or group tuition for 9-16 yr olds.

Friendly, tailor-made, games-based sessions Key stage 2 to GCSE – short or long term Fully qualified and CRB checked tutor For more details, contact

Caroline on 023 80341776 or visit www.boostmaths.co.uk

Discover the difference at Barton Peveril Barton Peveril is committed to helping all its students reach their full potential, both through their grades and an education for life.

16-19 year-olds travel from a wide area of south central Hampshire to be part of the college’s success story. A comprehensive bus network covers Porchester and Fareham in the east, extending along the M27 corridor and Southampton to Totton, Romsey, Whiteparish and Lockerley. To the north, buses run from King’s Worthy, Winchester and throughout the Meon Valley. Eastleigh and Southampton Parkway rail stations are both within easy walking distance.

Barton Peveril staff take an equal interest in the aspirations and achievements of each individual and know that a valuable sixth form experience is about much more than consistently strong exam results.

Outstanding support and guidance, specialist advice for high-achieving students, bespoke programmes for talented sports people and the flexibility for everyone to choose the most appropriate subjects for their interests and career choices are just part of what makes Barton Peveril such a vibrant, friendly and positive learning community.

From drama and music productions to international trips; sporting challenges to clubs, societies and additional courses, the emphasis is firmly on broadening the mind and developing creative, communication, problem-solving and many of the other skills valued by universities and employers alike.

Seeing is believing and prospective students and their parents are invited to discover the difference for themselves at the college’s next open evenings on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th October, 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

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FINANCE

How to make your child a millionaire Raising children costs a small fortune (it’s currently estimated at around £200,000), but if you’re clever, you could help them to become millionaires.

Here are a few ways to make your child rich.

Pensions for babies Pensions are a great taxeffective way to invest for your new offspring.

Stakeholders Probably the easiest type of pension to take out for your baby (or child of any age for that matter) is the Stakeholder pension. These products were initially set up to give those on little or no income the chance to add to a pension, however anyone is allowed to set one up which means that a child’s legal guardian(s) can start a pension for newborns.

You can pay in up to £2,880 each tax year, which is then topped up by a government taxback incentive to £3,600. You can stop and start contributions as you wish, so if your cash situation changes you won’t be penalised for it. The minimum amount you can pay in at any time is £20.

Anyone can add to it so grandparents, aunties and uncles can all chip in over the child’s life time. If the full amount is paid each year, by the time the child is 55 they will have well over £700,000 and if they access the account at 70 they will have over £1.8 million.

The money invested won’t be accessible until the child reaches 55 meaning they can’t blow it all when they

hit 18. Once they start working, they can also contribute. They will receive tax benefits if their income is less than £130,000.

You can find out more about stakeholder pensions at Moneymagpie.com. There’s also a list of registered stakeholder pension scheme providers on the Pension Regulator website www. thepensionsregulator.gov.uk.

SiPPs You can also set up a Selfinvested Personal Pension (SiPP) for your little one. Like a Stakeholder, they are open to anyone but the difference here is that you manage the money in it. So instead of leaving it to a pension fund to decide what to invest in, you choose the products yourself, whether it be shares, bonds, commercial property or other things.

Junior ISAs Junior ISAs are a great way to save for your child from an early age. ISAs are savings accounts which allow you to deposit a maximum of £3,600 a year completely tax-free, attracting interest as well.

The downside (or upside depending on how you see it) is that your child has access to the money when they’re 18.

Should you contribute the maximum amount each year, the fund could grow to a whopping £64,800 plus interest by the time they reach 18. This could be used towards university, buying their first car, putting a deposit down on a home or paying for a wedding.

You can put the money into either a cash ISA or a stocks

the cheapest version of what you want to buy.

Give them pocket money and set up a savings account for them, showing them how their money can grow over time. and shares one. As your child has a good few years for the fund to grow, you could afford to put the money into a stocks and shares ISA, at least for the first 13 years and then, perhaps, move the money gradually into cash for the last 5 to hold onto gains.

The only snag with a Junior ISA is that if you were eligible for a Child Trust Fund you can’t open a Junior ISA. And unlike the CTF, there will be no government cash contributions to each child’s savings pot.

Junior ISAs are available to children living in the UK who aren’t currently holders of a

Child Trust Fund which includes children born on or after 3 January 2011 and those under 18 born before September 2002.

A good place to start would be www.familyinvestments.co.uk .

Teaching your child about money

There are lots of ways to give your child the tools he or she needs to learn the basics of budgeting, spending and saving wisely. Go to pfeg.org for downloadable financial education guides that will help.

A sure-fire of making your child a millionaire, or at least comfortably off, is to teach her how to manage her money early on.

Remember, it doesn’t matter how much money your child has later on, if she knows how to live below her means and save for her future she will never be poor.

Start as soon as they can toddle round the supermarket with you. Ask them to tell you the numbers on the price labels and then, later, run round finding

Fun fact: On average, parents are putting savings of £42.45 aside a month for each child.

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A Stranger Comes Calling It was Halloween, Sue’s favourite night of the year, or ‘Spooky Sue’ as everyone called her. Sue loved all things supernatural and her greatest wish was to see a ghost.

She relished opening the door to children doing Trick or Treat with their witch, skeleton and Dracula costumes. But sometimes Spooky Sue wished that Halloween could be a bit more, well, spooky.

This year Halloween had fallen on a bitter wintry day. By 8pm Sue resigned herself to the fact that she had received her last visitor and was about to blow out the pumpkin candles when she heard the click of the garden gate.

Peeping through the curtains she saw only the shadow of a little person brushing past her window.

There was a sharp rap on the front door. Sue jumped. With a nervous laugh she picked up the sweets bowl and opened the door.

On the step stood a boy. He was wearing a filthy threadbare shirt, a brown cap and trousers cut off at the knee.

“What an original costume,” Sue declared. The boy hovered awkwardly, half in shadow.

“Happy Halloween.” She smiled and offered him the bowl.

Without answering he stretched out a grubby hand and picked out a sweet, then frowned at it suspiciously as though he had never seen a jelly baby before.

Sue peered down the path to the 12

empty lane.

“Are you on your own little fellow?” she asked. He placed the sweet in his mouth and chewed slowly.

Sue studied him in the light from the hallway. He was the height of a ten year old but his grimy face seemed older.

The thing that concerned her was that he had nothing on his feet.

“Have you lost your shoes young man?” she asked gently. The boy looked down sadly at his feet and said nothing.

“Where are your parents?” she said, beginning to feel worried.

He glanced hungrily at the bowl of sweets, and Sue held it out for him to take another.

“Where do you live?” she asked nervously. “Is it nearby?” The boy looked sorrowful. Who in their right mind would allow a child out on a night like this with no shoes?

“Aren’t you cold?” she asked.

Should she phone her sister and ask if her nephew Adam had some old shoes that might fit him?

He finally swallowed the sweet.

“No, Miss,” he said softly, wiping his nose on his sleeve. “I don’t feel the cold, not no more.”

The bowl in Sue’s hand trembled.

“What do you mean?”

“I used to feel the cold in the old days when I cleaned chimneys, but not now.” He sniffed. “Now I

don’t feel anything.”

Sue felt her knees buckle, and she grabbed hold of the doorframe.

“Are you a … ghost?” Her voice was a dry whisper. Slowly, the boy looked up at her with sad pale eyes.

The silence was broken by a chirpy mobile phone ring-tone, which startled both Sue and the boy. Then, embarrassed, he pulled a phone out of his pocket.

“Alright Adam?” He answered, glancing guiltily at Sue. “She’s rumbled us.”

There was the sound of running feet in the lane, and her nephew appeared.

“Did we trick you Aunty Sue?” “Hardly.” She pulled herself together in relief. “Who’s this?”

“It’s Zak, he’s in my drama club.

Good actor isn’t he?”

“Got my trainers, Adam?” Zak helped himself to another sweet.

“My feet are totally freezing.”

By Jackie Brewster

Chandlers Ford Central Club

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Making dream homes come true one man’s vision comes good.

Oozing with vision, flair, quality craftsmanship and materials, Inspired Interiors & Property Maintenance is a turnkey Interior Design, Refurbishment and Decoration company with a passion for helping people create their dream home.

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This brand new enterprise is the result of entrepreneur businessman Lee Unwin’s reaction to the first class refurbishment of a project close to his heart – his own home – a 1st-floor apartment in Bishopstoke Manor. Set in over five acres of landscaped grounds in the conservation area of Old Bishopstoke, this Grade II listed, early 19th-century converted manor house is subject to English Heritage policies on conservation, registration and protection of our nation’s historic environment.

refurbishment Undaunted by the demands of this project, Lee handpicked an Interior Designer and a team of professional tradesmen with over 300 years’ experience between them in residential interior design and installation. He was bowled over by their work and they were fired by his vision and drive.

Together they joined forces to create Inspired Interiors & Property Maintenance Limited: “Attention to detail is the trademark of true craftsmanship – work that bears scrutiny, and you only get this from qualified, time-served professionals who take deep pride in their craft,” comments Lee. “My apartment was totally refurbished, taken back to its shell and transformed into chic contemporary living within classic Georgian style. New sash windows were installed together with skirtings, doors and architraves. A wall was removed, oak floors, carpets and tiles laid, walls 146

plastered, painted and papered. New electrics, boiler and radiators were incorporated, and a new kitchen and bathroom were fitted. You name it and it was done – to an exceptional standard and to English Heritage guidelines, too. It made sense to take this impressive talent and use it to create dream homes for people with an eye for quality who know exactly how they want to live.”

With several bespoke projects and delighted customers to its credit, Inspired Interiors is already living up to its promise of ‘You picture it and it’s done!’ – as fellow resident and Director of Bishopstoke Manor Management Company, Pam Lawton, confirms: “The apartment is immaculate and a credit to Lee Unwin’s company, Inspired Interiors & Property Maintenance – the business it generated. The whole team was discreetly efficient and considerate of the other residents – the hallmark of a true professional.”

Inspired Interiors has every trade at its highly skilled fingertips – from structural work through to decorating and carpentry, and all the behind-thescene essentials such as plumbing and electrics.

Every project receives consummate attention to detail whatever its size – from decorating a single to room to the renovation of an entire building. You name it, Inspired Interiors & Property Maintenance can do it – to perfection!

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Winter Care for your Cat As the nights draw in and temperatures drop, our cats often need a little extra care and TLC to keep them warm and happy over winter.

• Ensure your cat’s able to come into the warmth when they want to and not left out in the cold for prolonged periods of time • Supply extra toys and scratch posts to keep your cat happy indoors • Be cautious about the use of antifreeze – it can be deadly poisonous to cats and has a rather nice sweet taste to it.

• Be particularly vigilant when starting your car – cats like to curl up against anything warm – including your car’s engine • If you use indoor heaters, have them checked for carbon monoxide leakage- cats are just as susceptible to poisoning as we are.

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HAMPSHIRE WALKS

Exton Walk Walk Distance approx 6.5 miles from the Shoe Inn Exton lies just off the A32 Droxford to West Meon road in the Meon Valley. Park in the Shoe Inn (SO32 3NT) car park located on Shoe Lane. Authorisation to park is required (01489 877526). Alternatively, drive through the village almost back to the A32 and park in the small lay-by opposite the entrance to Manor Farm.

This walk is described from the Shoe Inn. On leaving the pub, turn left towards the church, follow the lane through the village for 200 yards to a ‘T’ junction and turn right.

Keep straight on until you join the main A32. Cross the road onto a footpath signed “No through road”.

Cross a footbridge over the Meon River. Trace this path for around 400 yards and with barns in front of you and a path joining from the left, turn left along the signed ‘South Downs Way’.

Cross a section of wooden duckboards and walk along the narrow footpath between hedge and tree lined fields that narrows down to a gully and climbs steadily for some 600 yards. *Climb some wooden steps up to the disused railway track bed and turn left; walkers and cyclists can be seen heading up from the right from Wickham. Beacon Hill on your left and Old Winchester 18

Hill on your right are occasionally glimpsed through the trees.

Keep going straight for approximately 1200 yards ignoring other paths and tracks until you descend onto a minor road. Cross the road and climb the opposite bank to return to the track bed.

Continue along the track for a further 1800 yards until it passes under a road bridge. Access to this road is by walking further along to a footpath joining from the left for another 200 yards then turning left back on yourself up the slope to the road above.

Turn left and walk along the road past Hayden Barn Cottage on the left. The road climbs steadily

uphill for some 600 yards.

Approaching the top of the hill, turn right onto a gravel track signed ‘Peake Farm’ and also signed as Monarch’s Way. Follow this track towards the farm for a good 1000 yards. At a left hand bend, ignore the track going straight on into a field. Follow the track around towards the farm, passing some fields with show jumping fences and stables for the local horses.

At the farm buildings, turn sharp right onto a waymarked footpath running between fields. The path emerges onto a metalled road to Peakes Farm.

Turn left at the road. Walk approximately 50 yards then turn right along the side of a barn.

Follow the path around the end of the barn and then along the left hand boundary of a field.

Turn left through a gateway at the field boundary to join a concrete and tarmac farm track.

Follow the signed path left along the right-hand boundary of a field, which switches half way up into a field requiring the walk to continue on the left hand edge. The path climbs steadily uphill, but offers some stunning views across mid Hampshire, Old Winchester Hill and surrounding areas.

At the top of the rise, turn left along the field fence line and follow the path as it turns right along the left hand side of the field.

At the end of the field, turn right onto the South Downs Way footpath leading away from Old Winchester Hill. The path meanders downhill alongside field boundaries with chalky conditions underfoot and some 1500 yards of twisting decent.

At the bottom of the hill, turn left into woodland.

Follow the path left ignoring paths merging from the right. *Climb some wooden steps to the railway track bed.

Cross straight over and descend more steps onto the footpath used on your outward journey (as shown in the dialogue marked).

Follow the footpath back to the A32, cross the road into Church Lane and retrace your steps back to your car.

A downloadable pdf of the walk and en enlarged map is available online at www.discovercommunity.co.uk

HISTORICAL NOTE...

In 940 AD, the village of Exton carried the name of East Seaxnatune meaning the farmstead of the East Saxons.

The 13th century church of St Peter and Paul was heavily restored in 1847.

In 1801, the population of Exton was 224. By 1901 it had grown slightly to 299 persons but reduced again to 230 in 2001.

The Meon Valley railway line was opened for business in June 1903 to connect Alton to Fareham and Gosport. It was one of Hampshire’s least successful railway enterprises and closed in 1955.

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Climbing plants, especially those with flamboyant flowers or fantastic foliage can transform a garden and offer a whole new planting opportunity, as your garden literally goes upwards and takes a vertical climb. Just about every garden has boundaries and these can be turned from something functional but ugly into something truly gorgeous.

Easy Access If you use trellis as a support on a wall, it can be attached to wooden battens which are fixed to the wall using rawl plugs.

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Supporting Cast A few climbers are self-clingers and don’t need a special support system when grown against a fence or wall; Virginia creeper and Hydrangea petiolaris for instance. But most need to have a proper support, and it pays to put this in place before you plant.

For lighter weight climbers some trellis, perhaps prettily painted will do the trick, but for heavier climbers such as a vigorous clematis, or wisteria, you will need galvanised straining wires.

Planting Distance Climbers look great up against a wall, but they will never thrive if they don’t receive enough water at the base. The ‘rain shadow’ created by the house roof and the drying effect of the wall’s foundations can make the soil close-by extremely dry. To minimise this drying effect, plant a minimum of 45cm (18in) away from the base of the wall and make sure you fork in plenty of well-rotted bulky organic matter before planting too.

Train it well If the climber is quite small, it may need to be trained in the right direction. A short bamboo cane or several for a multistemmed plant, can be angled from the base of the plant to the

vertical surface, allowing you to tie in the stems and edge them towards the support. Once the climber has reached the wall, the enlarging network of stems may become congested if left to its own devices, so actively train the stems to grow in the direction you need them to.

Extra Care Climbers planted against a wall will need extra TLC if they’re to look their best. Make watering them top-priority, especially for the first 18 months whilst they’re becoming established. Apply a good, bulky organic mulch to a depth of about 8cm (3in) or so all around the rooting area, but take care to avoid the mulch coming in to direct contact with the stems.

Coloured Walls You can add to the effect of a climber by using colour on the surface on which it is growing.

It’s best to use wood stain or paints of any kind before the plants are in place as the job will be easier and there won’t be the risk that the plants become damaged by the paint or wood treatment. It’s also essential that the colour is completely dry before you start planting, and

that it’s sold as something which is suitable for use near plants.

A light colour may also help to reflect back light, so making conditions a little better in a gloomy spot.

Arches, Arbours and Pergolas Climbers don’t just look good on house, garden and garage walls and fences, they can also be used to great effect over arches and pergolas or to clothe an arbour.

You may need to install some supporting wires here too, so go for galvanised wires and sturdy vine-eyes as fixings. Choosing a scented climber or two will add to the charm of a cosy arbour or archway.

Clever Combinations If the surface that you want to plant up is big enough, try to use more than one type of climber as, chosen carefully, the plants you

use will increase the period for which the arch, pergola, arbour, wall or fence, looks its best. You could, for instance include an early flowering clematis and a mid- or late season one so that there are flowers to enjoy for more months of the year.

Ten Top Climbers Climbing roses Honeysuckle Clematis Hydrangea petiolaris Vitis coignetiae Solanum crispum Tropaeolum speciosum Akebia quinata Actinidia kolomikta Parthenocissus henryana

Bare Ankles Many climbers do have a habit of becoming a bit bare at the base, especially after they’ve been in place for a few years. This is generally totally natural and does not indicate that they’re unhappy, but it can look rather miserable.

Try some seasonal bedding plants around the base, or plant a small and attractive shrub a little further away to hide the bare stems.

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Together with the stunning costumes there will be masks and textiles that bring alive the vibrant and colourful tradition of this fascinating and ancient form of storytelling. From its origins in Kerala in south-west India, visitors will be taken on a journey into the rich cultural heritage of the Kerala community who left their homeland to settle in Hampshire.

On Saturday 28 September you can enjoy a memorable and visually spectacular performance from the internationally renowned Kala Chethena Kathakali Company from Kerala. Performances dramatically conjure up powerful stories; good and evil battling for supremacy with ancient mythologies brought to life. The performance starts at 7.30pm and will finish at 10pm. Tickets are £6 each, available from the Winchester Discovery Centre Box Office.

Between 3pm and 5pm on the day of the performance it will be possible to see the elaborate Kathakali make-up being applied to the actors. Again please contact the Box Office to book a place.

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I’ve been a motoring nut for years, spending money I often didn’t have on car magazines, long before I could even drive. And it was on those glossy pages that I became familiar with the famous plate. Owned by Porsche GB for decades it was the first private plate the firm acquired and ever since has taken pride of place on the Porsche press fleet Turbo models.

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Day Two Photoshoot day at Rockingham and we’ve got 15 cars lined up for a series of tests. Also here is three times British superbike championship winner John Reynolds on the latest Suzuki GSX-R1000. He’s at our shoot to take on the Nissan Juke R (search for the video on YouTube) but it’s only fair we let him try his luck against the Porsche too…

With a 0-60mph sprint time of 3.1 seconds, the PDK automatic gearbox and launch control system mean that’s very achievable every time. Engage Sport Plus, floor the throttle with your foot on the brake, and the revs settle at a heady rpm. When you lift off the brake the car thunders towards the finish line

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Day Three Two tanks of fuel into the loan and I’m impressed the Turbo S is returning 26mpg. My old Focus ST never got any better than 23mpg on a long journey and considering this has such an almighty power output that’s very impressive. Today I’m heading into London for a meeting with the Queen. Well, I say meeting, I really mean a concert in her garden for the Coronation Festival.

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It’s clear on the way there and back that the plate doesn’t just hold sway with me. I lose count of the number of phones I see trained on the Porsche, capturing pictures for tweets and status updates.

Day Seven Another business trip north

beckons and my colleague and I decide to leave after the evening’s rush hour. Gosport to Chester – some 250 miles – lay ahead and even at 9pm the digital temperature gauge is reading 25 degrees C. Hot tarmac and sticky tyres make the trip a delight as we collect the cast and extras of Bug’s Life on the bonnet. The seats get a little uncomfortable over long distance – they’re fixed carbon fibre jobs – but apart from that the Turbo S is a competent tourer.

It’s time for 911 HUL to return to Porsche. After a week behind the wheel of the monster I’m smitten. Yes, the ride is firm and the tyre noise a little intrusive.

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The World of Downton Abbey A charity ladies lunch is being held in November and will feature Jessica Fellowes, author of the books The World of Downton Abbey and The Chronicles of Downton Abbey While enjoying a drinks reception you will be able to browse and buy from stands offering gifts, jewellery, handbags, frangrances and chocolates and buy tickets for a raffle. Followed by a 2 course lunch and tea or coffee, Jessica will give an enlightening and informative journey into the world of Downton Abbey and you will be able to ask questions.

As the niece of the hugely successful show’s creator and writer, Julian Fellowes, Jessica is in the unique position of being able to talk about the real-life inspirations behind Downton Abbey, drawn both from her family and her detailed knowledge of the Edwardian era along with clips and images from the show.

The event takes place at the Botley Park Hotel on the 28th November and tickets cost £40 each.

Two charities will benefit from the profits from this event, Pompey in the Community (Sainsbury's Farlington’s Charity of The Year) and U Support based in Southampton (Sainsbury's Eastleigh's Charity of The Year) both enhancing the lives of disadvantaged children in their respective communities through the advent of sport and education.

This is an opportunity not to be missed! To book your tickets, call 02392 728899 or email Lesley at prl.farlington@sainsburys.co.uk 66

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The Horse Racing Safety Charter – especially for the jumps. If they decide to shoot the horse, the jockey has a 10 second start and then...well, you get the idea. I predict a 99% reduction in equine fatalities within two weeks.

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It’s Good to Talk

More of us are open to the idea of seeking counselling to help us cope when life becomes busy and complicated, not to mention the importance of finding precious time to focus on ourselves.

therapy she followed, whether it was person-centred or cognitive, for example,” said Samantha, 28 years’ old. “I decided that it was better to go down the private route so I could have more control over the person I would be speaking to on a regular basis.”

We go to the gym to feel good physically; we have massages to feel good holistically; so counselling can be thought of as a sort of ‘mind massage’, giving you the opportunity to let your words and emotions out without being judged.

Taking control of your life there are many different types of counselling therapies available - the British association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BaCP) website is a good place to start when it comes to understanding what may suit you.

Latest figures reveal that the number of people accessing mental health services has risen steadily in recent years, yet not everyone who experiences a mental health problem will use NHS services. You might decide to seek help privately for a number of reasons - there may be a waiting list, a lack of availability in your area, or your doctor may feel don’t need referring for further treatment.

Counselling can help you when you’re struggling to cope, whether it’s for depression, stress and anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, drug or alcohol misuse, bereavement, sexuality issues, or post-traumatic disorder.

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there’s no shame in seeking further help; instead of seeing it as a weakness, it can be the first step towards taking control of your life and finding new strength to face any problems, especially if you feel you can’t confide in a friend or family member. a counsellor won’t tell you what choices to make or offer

you specific advice, but they will guide you and help you understand why you may be feeling a certain way. Your first visit will give you and your therapist the opportunity to decide if you both feel comfortable with each other and to talk about what you want to achieve from the sessions. Some sessions can even take place online using Skype for video calls, over the phone or via email, which can help if you aren’t able to travel for face-to-face appointments.

What makes a good counsellor?

Sometimes you may have to try a few counsellors before you find one that works for you. a good counsellor should not judge or criticise you, but instead will focus on what you are saying in order to help you deal with your problems.

There’s no shame in seeking further help; instead of seeing it as a weakness, it can be the first step towards taking control of your life and finding new strength to face any problems

If you feel that things aren’t going the way you want them to then you should discuss this with your counsellor first to see if anything can be improved before going to a new one. Regular sessions are also a good idea so that you can start to see a difference. all counsellors are required to have supervision and counselling themselves as part of their training. this means that they have been in the same situation as you, which can be reassuring.

Payments and accreditation If you choose to use a private counsellor then you may be able to arrange a fee system where the more sessions you have, the cheaper it becomes over time.

Fees can also differ depending on the experience of the counsellor.

Normally you can arrange a discounted fee if you’re on a

low income, so make sure you discuss this ahead of making any payments.

If you can’t afford private therapy, then it’s important not to try and deal with things on your own.

ensure that any health professional you go with is registered and approved. You can find out more about this by getting in touch with one of the following bodies or visiting the relevant websites:

Your GP can talk to you about other options available as well as letting you know about free talking therapies from charities or voluntary organisations.

By Julia Faulks

• British association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BaCP) • UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP): psychotherapists • the British association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BaBCP) • British Psychological Society: psychologists • association for Family therapy (aFt): family therapists • British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC): psychoanalytic psychotherapists • College of Sexual and Relationship therapists (COSRt, formerly BaSRt): couples counselling and sex therapists

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LOCAL EVENTS & GROUPS

Race to Beat Cancer Race for Life is the UK’s biggest fight against cancer and the largest women-only fundraising event in the UK. Since Race for Life started in 1994, an incredible six million participants have raised over £493million, more than any other UK event series raising money to fund cancer research.

Some of the Race for Life women take part in 2 celebration of surviving a cancer experience. Others take part in memory of a loved one or to give hope to a cancer-free future. But all share a common goal: to raise money for Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work and to help save more lives.

On the 18th October, Race for Life Twilight is taking place on Southampton common. Over 5k you’ll run, walk and jog to show cancer who’s boss by raising money to help beat it sooner. It’s £14.99 to enter, or £10 for under 16s (free for under 5s). Visit raceforlife.org or 0845 600 6050.

Chameleon Comedy From 24th to 26th October, Chameleons of Chandlers Ford are staging “The Nightingales” a comedy set in the 1950’s. The Nightingales are members of a theatrical family who perform more at home than they do on the stage. Jack is a cabaret star, as in love with his piano as he is with his silk dressing gowns. His parents, Charlie and Beatrice, are old Music Hall stars, full of hilarious tales of life on the road. Maggie performs with Jack in the evenings and regularly visits his house to rehearse, drink tea, and tell the sorry tale of her latest romantic disaster. This is a very funny, touching comedy, bursting with one-liners and lovable characters. The Chameleons Theatre, Ritchie Hall, Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford. £7 adults, £6 seniors, £5 children. 0845 6440 496 for tickets. If you’re interested in joining The Chameleons, come along any Tuesday or ring the box office.

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10th Anniversary of Chandlers Ford Railway Station reopening – 13 October 2013 It doesn’t seem that long ago since trains were reintroduced to Chandlers Ford, but in fact this October marks 10 years since the town’s station reopened.

In this period the number of people using Chandlers Ford Railway Station has steadily increased with many seeing the train service as a better way of travelling into Romsey, Eastleigh and Southampton, as well as further afield.

The free car park at the station acts as a great incentive for using the trains, as do the regular and reliable services and the relatively cheap fares, which compare favourably with car travel and parking costs. The addition in recent years of a second hand book service, a station coffee stall and leisure walks and cycle rides has 74

also been greatly welcomed.

In order to celebrate the success of Chandlers Ford railway station, the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership will be holding a 10th anniversary celebration event on Sunday 13 October 2013 between 1300 and 1600 at the station. The event will include school art competitions, children’s entertainment, quizzes, local nature walks and cycle rides, cycle maintenance workshops and much more.

The Partnership’s volunteers, who have helped keep the station clean and tidy over the past few years, would also like to encourage the local community to get involved in the celebrations by: • Providing craft, art or food stalls on the day to demonstrate Chandlers Ford’s local talents • Providing any memories or

photographs of the old or new Chandlers Ford Station for a public exhibition in the booking office • In the spirit of the Great British Bake Off, coming up with a new Chandlers Ford cake, which incorporates local history, ingredients or a unique Chandlers Ford character.

• Helping out with the planning or running of the event on the day.

If you have any other ideas we could utilise as part of this celebration or if you would like to get involved with this event in other ways please contact Mark Miller, Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership Officer on 07900 103296 or markmiller10@tiscali.co.uk or www.facebook.com/ threeriversrail We look forward to seeing you there.

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LOCAL CLUBS/ GROUPS

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

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.

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

Story Time

Monday 2:15-2:45 - CF Library Stories for under 5s and their parents / carers at Chandler’s Ford Library

Rhyme Time Chandlers Ford Croquet Club 1st Tues 10-10:30 - CF Library Brass Band

Thurs 7:45pm, Sun 6:30pm Otterbourne Village Hall, Cranbourne Drive, Otterbourne Otterbourne Brass playing at fetes, carnivals and agricultural shows in the summer, raising funds for band development and charity at Christmas and performing concerts throughout the year. New players are always welcome. Helen Davis, 01489 564716

Social Tennis Club

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

Cyles Rides

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

Afternoon rides, with tea stop on the 3rd Saturday of each month and day rides, with lunch stop on the 1st Saturday of each month. Social events too. Come and make friends. ‘Taster’ participation is free. Contact Viv, romsey@southhampshirectc.org.uk or 01794 368207

Scottish Dancing

Wednesdays 7.30 - 10.00pm Saint Francis School, Valley Park Tuition given in steps and formations: Cost £1 .50 Contact Connie Cruden, 01962 869804

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

Meets at Fryern recreation ground twice Songs & rhymes for children under 3 years and their parents/carers weekly beginning 6th April. Learn to play croquet, no experience necessary.

Social Club Don Summerton 02380269002.

2nd & 4th Wednesday 8.30pm Stoneham Arms in Bassett Green Road, Gardeners Club Southampton 1st Tues 7-10pm St Boniface Hall Phase II Social & Cultural Club meets Guest speakers on garden and gardenon the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of related subjects. Some practical the month from 8.30pm. All welcome demonstrations and a Spring and singles or couples 50+. Come and find Annual Show. Contact Valerie Jolley out about our varied social programme.

01794 519919 Tel: 01329 664913.

Amateur Drama Group

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

Cassiopeia@cassiopeian.co.uk or 0845 644 0496.

Flower Arranging

2nd Weds 7 for 7:30 N Baddesley Hall Series of demonstrations and talks on Flower Arranging at North Baddesley Village Hall, Contact Sue Perdue 023 8073 3134

Social Group

Mondays, Cleveland Bay, C/Ford Single, Divorced, Widowed, “Loose Ends” for a vibrant social group for 45+ ring Chris 02380861745 or Yvonne 07774043386

Flower & Garden Club

The Otterbourne Flower & Garden Club Demonstrations,Speakers & Garden visits. Meetings at 7-30pm,in the Otterbourne Village Hall, on the fourth Tuesday of the month. New members Welcome. Liz Farrington 02380 611201.

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).

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 QUIZ EVENING FOR RNLI ROMSEY & DISTRICT BRANCH 5 Oct, 7.30pm Romsey Scout Hall, Braishfield Rd Teams of 4 or 6 (or come on your own). £10 per person (includes Ploughman’s Supper). Contact Owen Davies on 01794 514869.

WOOFS, WELLIES AND WALKIES 5 Oct Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA A dog walk raising money for Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity. Don’t worry if you don’t have a dog as you can join in anyway!

Contact 02380475345 or pam@ cmhcharity.org.uk PHOTOGRAPHY ‘PHOTOWALK’ 5 Oct, 11am – 2pm Southampton, SO14 3JS Excursions exploring history and heritage. An opportunity to look at and photograph interesting buildings, architectural details and streetscape en-route. Suitable for any type of camera and all abilities - beginners welcome. Lead by professional photographer with over 30 years’ experience of photography and education. £14 per person. Contact 07970034498 for more details.

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craft, door harps, hand painted ceramics, beaded jewellery, stained and leaded glasswork, decorative metalwork, original watercolours and photography. Free entry. Contact 01252 724968.

WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL HARVEST MARKET FESTIVAL 5 – 6 Oct, 9am – 2pm Middle Brook Street / Middle Brook Street Car Park, SO23 9LS Farmers’ Market selling local produce. Contact 01420 588 671. www.hampshirefarmersmarkets. co.uk WALK THE TEST WAY – ROMSEY 6 Oct Romsey, SO51 8GL 6 different fantastic walks along the Test Way, organised by the Rotary Club of Romsey Test. Take part and raise money for Macmillan. www. walkthetestway.org.uk NCT NEARLY NEW SALE – EASTLEIGH 6 Oct, 11am – 12.3pm Crestwood College, Shakespear Road (off Woodside Avenue), SO50 4FZ Shop just like in a department store and grab yourself a bargain.

Top quality maternity, baby and children’s clothes and equipment at bargain prices straight from their loving owners. More information about selling, buying, volunteering or advertising your business, see www.nct.org.uk/branches/eastleighdistrict/nearly-new-sales-eastleigh. £1.50 entry (in aid of NCT charity) THE FIRST CUT – PAPER AT THE CUTTING EDGE 11 Oct - 12 Jan, 10am – 5pm SeaCity Museum, Havelock Road, SO14 7FY A major exhibition with works by over 30 international contemporary artists who radically rethink the possibilities of working with paper.

It explores how established and emerging artists are transforming the humble scrap of paper, through cutting, folding and sculpting, into amazingly powerful creations that could be destroyed with a single tear.

Contact 023 8083 3007 or visit http:// www.seacitymuseum.co.uk/ for more details.

70S NIGHT FOR THE HAMPSHIRE AUTISTIC SOCIETY 11 Oct, 7.30pm P.O.S.H Spices Restaurant, Southampton Included in the ticket price is a Starter, Main course and Dessert with an English alternative available for those less keen on spicy food. Entertainment by ‘For One Night Only’ and enjoy a great choreographed show. 70s fancy dress optional. For more information or to book tickets call Dawn in Fundraising on 01489 880881 ext 208 or email dawn.ingram@has.org.uk.

ROMSEY MALE VOICE CHOIR AND ROMSEY YOUTH CHOIR FOR RNLI ROMSEY & DISTRICT BRANCH 12 Oct, 7.30pm United Reformed Church, Romsey Tickets £10 per person from Chris Green on 01794 323602 or Mike Nobbs on 01794 515401.

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY RAIL PARTNERSHIP 13 Oct, 1pm – 4pm Chandlers Ford Railway Station Come and celebrate the success of Chandlers Ford Railway Station with a day of family fun - school art competitions, children’s entertainment, quizzes, local nature walks and cycle rides, cycle maintenance workshops and much more. The Partnership’s volunteers would like to encourage the local community to get involved in the celebrations by providing craft, art or food stalls on the day to demonstrate Chandlers Ford’s local talents, provide any memories or photographs of the old or new Chandlers Ford Station for a public exhibition in the booking office and come up with a new Chandlers Ford cake, which incorporates local history, ingredients or a unique Chandlers Ford character. More information from 07900 103296, markmiller10@tiscali.co.uk or www. facebook.com/threeriversrail OLD ALRESFORD HOUSE – OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 13 + 15 Oct, 10am – 5pm Old Alresford House, SO24 9DY C18 landscape garden (Grade ll

listed) restored from original plans.

22-acre parkland with rare breeds surrounded by 13-acre gardens and perimeter woodland walk (30 mins) featuring ha-ha, immaculate lawns, shrubberies, wildlife pond, chalk stream with bog garden, boardwalk and medieval coach road. Views and vistas. Also, contemporary Mediterranean walled garden.

Admission £5, children free. www. oldalresfordhouse.com The BooTleg Blues BroThers aT The hilT 19 oct, doors open 8pm The hilt, chandlers Ford This lively and entertaining duo are sure to wow the audience and get people dancing! Tickets and information from tickets@thehilt. org.uk Family hisTory For Beginners 22 oct, 6-8pm and 10 oct 2-3pm hampshire record office, sussex street, so23 8Th Find your ancestors in the archives at Hampshire Record Office. Access

Hampshire family history sources on microfilm/fiche and some for England and Wales. All you need to know to begin researching your family tree. Booking required on 01962 846 154. £12 per person. www3.hants.gov.uk/archives ladies lunch WiTh guesT speaker esTher ranTZen cBe 25 october, 12pm rhinefield house, Brockenhurst, so42 7qB On arrival guests will receive a complimentary L’Occitane ‘goody bag’ and enjoy a refreshing glass of Pimms prior to a two course lunch served in the Hurst Castle Suite overlooking the orchard. Ladies will have the opportunity to browse local boutique stands of quality handbags and accessories, clothing, jewellery, homeware and more. Tickets are limited - contact Hannah Godfrey on 01489 880 881 ext. 204 or email at hannah.godfrey@has.org.uk. ocToBer halF Term aT moTTisFonT 26 oct – 3 nov, 10am – 5pm

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mottisfont house and gardens, so51 0lp Come along for a spooky time this half term. Pick up a trail for a spooky prize. See if you can spot any creepy-crawlies, search for animal footprints as well as other things to tick off your ‘50 things’ list.

Collect conkers and come back on the last day of half term to compete in our conker competition. Normal admissions play. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont auTumn halF Term aT marWell 26 oct – 3 nov marwell Wildlife, colden common, so21 1Jh Freaky fun for all the family. Watch as the animals enjoy some tasty pumpkin enrichment treats, meet the mini beasts, take part in our spooky storytelling, ride on our hauntingly good Ghost Train (usual fee applies) and create your own Halloween pumpkin. Contact 01962 777 407 or visit www.marwell.org.uk

Papercraft Classes at Valley Park Community Centre Learn to make your own cards and gifts Step by Step tuition All equipment & materials supplied Small friendly classes Advance booking required Tuesday 1-3 pm or Weds 7-9 pm 02380 255923/deb.willis@virgin.net

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SINGLE, DIVORCED, WIDOWED Want to meet new friends, get to know new people and enjoy the social life that suits you? Come and see what we have to offer.

No age stipulation but recommended 40+ We meet on Thursdays from 8:30pm at the Chandlers Ford Central Club, 2 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hants, SO53 2FZ Contact details: email insyncclub@gmail.com Telephone: Barbara: 02380 254466 Tony: 02380 253497 Ursula: 02380 602426 83

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painTer/decoraTor Darren Eckton Handy Man & Decorator 81 Darren Liggett 54 Landau Decorating Services 63 M Fyall Design & Co 31 Prestige Painting 26 SJ Penney 41 VHN Decorating 64 W.A.G. Decorating Services Ltd 58 peT services Lynn Symes Dog Grooming Salon 16 Petcare by ZB Services 26 Pet Pals 80 plasTerer A Y Plastering 80 C B Plastering Services 28 Plasterforce 60 plumBing services (including bathroom installation and gas and boiler services) see also Property Maintenance: Ace Plumbing Ltd 32 Alford Plumbing & Heating 30 Aqua Bathrooms 56 Aquatec 28 DN Plumbing Services 36 First Call Heating Ltd 87 Gair Gas 15 Gas Elite 42 Graham Jones Plumbing & Heating 62 RJ Plumbing 38 M.Brierley Plumbing 35 Mike Chivers 40 NHP (Romsey) Ltd 27 Premier Bathrooms 60 Space Kitchens & Bathrooms 27 SPC Bathrooms & Kitchens 38 TP Watts 69 podiaTrisT Jon Callen 76 prinTer Warwick Printing Company 11 properTy mainTenance A Wilmott 68 CDN Handyman Services 28 CF Handyman Services 54 Dell Developments 63 Handy Man Hero 36 House Worx 26 Inspired Interiors 15 IO Contracts 6 KCB Handyman Services 56 M Fyall Design & Co 31 Mann & Sons Ltd 56 MH Building Services 81 Purchase Construction Ltd 30 The Door Hanger Ltd 81 The Flat Pack People 80 The Handyman 42 T.I. Smith Building & Landscaping 20 Your Local Odd Job Man 80 schools Barton Peveril Sixth Form College 7 CF Infant School 5 Fryern Infant School 3

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general knowledge crossword across: 7 Paraphernalia, 8 Farthing, 9 Aida, 10 Steamer, 12 Nadir, 14 Facet, 16 Placket, 19 Dome, 20 Emaciate, 22 Heterogeneous. down: 1 Data, 2 Mantra, 3 Shrivel, 4 Dregs, 5 Banana, 6 Wildfire, 11 Tea towel, 13 Cleaver, 15 Eyelet, 17 Chisel, 18 Tenon, 21 Trug.

Fun quiz - halloween 1. A clown, 2. Scorpio, 3. Blue, 4.

Dorothy's house falls on her, 5.

Mississippi, 6. The lemur, 7. Victor, 8. The Sixth Sense, 9. True, 10. The Nightmare Before Christmas

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USEFUL NUMBERS SCHOOL & COLLEGE NUMBERS

DOCTOR NUMBERS NHS Direct (24 hr helpline)

0845 46 47

The Brownhill Surgery, 2 Brownhill Rd

023 8025 2188 023 8025 2414

Fryern Surgery, Oakmount Rd

023 8027 3252 023 8027 3458

Knightwood Surgery, (Parkside Family Practice), Pilgrims Close

023 8025 5118

Park Surgery (Chandlers Ford Family Practice), Hursley Rd St Francis Surgery (Chandlers Ford Family Practice), Pilgrims Close

023 8025 2131 Option 1 - Emergencies Option 2 - Triage Option 3 - Routine Appointments Option 4 - General Enquiries

CHEMIST NUMBERS Asda Pharmacy, Bournemouth Road Mon/Tues/Weds - 8.00am - 9.00pm, Thurs/Fri - 8am - 10pm, Sat - 8am - 8pm, Sun - 10am - 4pm. Bank Hols - 9.00am - 6pm.

023 8027 7390

Boots the Chemist, 4-5 Fryern Arcade, Opening hours/rota: Mon/Tues - 8.30am - 6pm, Weds/Thurs/Fri - 8.30am - 6.30pm, Sat -8.30am - 5.30pm.

023 8025 2751

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

023 8025 3063

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SCHOOL TERM DATES www.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/schoolholidays Autumn Term Tue 3 Sep 13 to Fri 20 Dec 13 Autumn Holiday Mon 28 Oct 13 to Fri 1 Nov 13 Christmas Holiday Mon 23 Dec 13 to Fri 3 Jan 14

Falkland Pharmacy, 1 Falkland Court, SO53 3GA 023 8025 4344 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri - 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 6.30pm Weds 9am - 1pm, 6pm - 7pm Sat - 9am -1pm, 2pm - 5.30pm

Spring Term Mon 6 Jan 14 to Fri 4 Apr 14 Spring Holiday Mon 17 Feb 14 to Fri 21 Feb 14 Easter Holiday Mon 7 Apr 14 to Mon 21 Apr 14

Lloyds Pharmacy, 21 Hursley Road, SO53 2FS. 023 8025 4252 Mon - Fri - 9am - 6.30pm, Sat - 9am - 1pm

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

023 8026 3908

CHURCH NUMBERS New Community Church Methodist Church St Francis Church St Boniface Church (C of E) St Edwards Church St Martin in the Wood (C of E) United Reformed Church Velmore Church Churches Together in Chandlers Ford

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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

07970 804708 023 8026 8803 023 80271152 023 8026 5977 023 8027 3882 023 8026 5977 023 8027 6791 023 8057 1414 www.ctcf.org.uk

Steve Brine MP - Member of Parliament for Winchester & Chandlers Ford. steve.brine.mp@parliament.uk, www.stevebrine.com 0207 219 7189 (London Office), 01962 791110 (Constituency Office)

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT For all rail, ferry, bus and underground information click on www.traveline.org.uk/index.htm or call 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.threeriversrail.com For all cycle routes in Chandlers Ford and neighbouring areas visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/parking-travel--roads.aspx

LAST POST TIMES Ashdown Rd - Mon-Fri 5pm/Post Office Closes 5:30pm, Sat 11:30/Post Office Closes 12:30

LIBRARY TIMES

Fryern Arcade Post Office - Mon-Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-12:30

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 IN CHANDLERS FORD - Brickfield Lane on The Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate (near Hendy Truck) Mon-Fri 6:30, Sat: 11:45 No collection Sunday

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