Hello again I'm not surprised, but I am disappointed by the recent demise of stores like Comet and HMV which is blamed on shoppers choosing to buy white goods and music online (or not buy at all but download for free – illegally). These stories hit our newspapers and TV channels but little is reported on the independent retailers that are also suffering similar fates such as the pet store, Alphapet in Bitterne Park, due to close in April. The advantages of the internet are known but independent retailers deserve to be supported. In many cases their products are better value but you just don’t know that until you shop there, not to mention the personal service. But I believe retailers could do more to help themselves with innovative promotional ideas, creative window displays, e-marketing and in some cases modernisation. Discover Bitterne is all about connecting the local community to local businesses and services and retail is very much part of that. So we are planning an new feature for inclusion in the magazine. Directory of Independent Retailers In your next issue you’ll see a new directory of shops in and around Southampton and local high streets. If you are a retailer, please contact me for details and look out for details in the post or by email. Or better still visit www.discover magazines.co.uk and apply online to be included. Please support your local businesses. You’ll be sorry when they’ve gone.
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Distribution - Discover Bitterne is published every month and distributed by your postman to two alternating areas. In January, March etc it goes to homes and businesses in SO18 postcode sectors 2, 3 & 6. In February, April etc it goes to SO18 sectors 1, 4 & 5. Each distribution is around 7, 100 homes, meaning over the two month distribution we reach 14,200 homes. 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. For more details call Melanie 023 8026 6388 or email: melanie@discovermagazines.co.uk
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Discover : Mother’s Day Home & Interiors : The True Cost of a Kitchen What’s On Locally : Where Did All the Mud Come From? Railways : The Reshaping of Britain’s Railways Gardening : Seed Sowing on the Cheap Short Story : The Mystery of Mill Hill Discover : Restaurant Guide
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Finance : How to Holiday for Less in 2013 A Better Life : The Zen of Chickens Hampshire Walks : Horsebridge & Kings Sombourne 32 Puzzles 34 Recipes : Lemon Chicken with Tabbouleh 36-37 Local Clubs & Societies & Useful Numbers 38 Advertisers Index
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Don’t forget to Treat Mum this Mother’s Day During the sixteenth century, people returned to their mother church, for a service to be held on Laetare Sunday. Anyone who did this was commonly said to have gone "a-mothering", although whether this preceded the term Mothering Sunday is unclear. In later times, Mothering Sunday became a day when domestic servants were given a day off to visit their mother church. It was often the only time that whole families could gather together, since on other days they were prevented by conflicting working hours. Eventually, the religious tradition evolved into the Mothering Sunday secular tradition of giving gifts to mother. People started celebrating Mother's Day, but on the same day that Mothering Sunday was celebrated, the fourth Sunday in Lent. The two celebrations have now been mixed up, and many people think that they are the same thing. However, Mother’s Day, rather than Mothering Sunday, is an American invention when, in 1908, Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother and succeeded making it recognised holiday in 1914 in US.
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MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH
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The Flower Factory 151-157 Bitterne Rd W 023 8063 8778
Botleigh Grange Hotel £22.95 - 3 courses
Mother’s Day Lunch on the British Pullman For £265 per person A round-trip through Britain’s beautiful countryside from London Victoria and enjoy a three-course lunch with Champagne and half a bottle of wine per person.
Reggina’s, Botley 01489 782068
Hayton’s Flower Shop 433 Bitterne Road 023 8044 0011
The Cowherds, Southampton Common £14.50 - 2 courses; £18 - 3 courses www.vintageinns.co.uk/ thecowherdssouthampton 023 8055 8405
CHOCOLATES Thorntons Swan Centre, Eastleigh 023 8065 2060
For All SO postcode restaurants go to p22-23 for the Discover Restaurant Guide.
Hotel Chocolat 59W Quay Road Southampton 023 8022 6688 www.hotelchocolat.co.uk
GIFT IDEAS - SPA DAYS
Frederick’s Chocolates The Mall Marlands Southampton 023 8023 1100 www.frederickschocolates.co.uk
De Vere Grand Harbour 0871 222 4685
Montezuma’s 41 High Street Winchester SO23 9BL 01962 840961
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Lakeside Spa Botleigh Grange Hotel 08444 119 065 www.lakesidespa.co.uk
Chilworth Manor 023 8001 5427
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Venice Simplon - Orient Express Reservations UK 0845 217 0799 or 020 3117 1300 Tall Ship Sailing Day £129.99 www.goldenmoments.com Play Golf Like a Pro Marriot Meon Valley, Shedfield - Lesson with a top PGA Pro Instructor followed by a round of golf www.buyagift.co.uk (product code: 1181638) Powerboat Driving Experience in the Solent From £22. Tel: 0844 8040 432 www.experiencemad.co.uk
Card Gallery 387 Bitterne Road 023 8043 7203
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on Discover Magazines publishes not just Discover Bitterne but six other editions: Romsey, Hedge End, Meon valley, Chandlers Ford, Southampton and Totton. We gather the What’s On listings for all the areas so I thought I’d include them all for a change! (B) means Booking essential
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SOUTHAMPTON DREAM WEDDING FAIRS 10 Mar, 11am-4pm St Mary’s Stadium, Britannia Road, SO14 5Fp A fabulous wedding venue in the grounds of premiership football club, Southampton FC. Local and national wedding companies offering a wide range of bridal wear, mens wear, cars, jewellery and more. Fashion shows at 12pm and 2pm. Free admission, with free good bag for every bride. See www.dreamweddingfairs.com or call 0118 966 7770.
CITy OF SOUTHAMpTON ORCHESTRA 23 Mar, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, St Mary Street, SO14 1NX An enchanting evening of Russian romance including Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture, Stravinsky's witty Divertimento and Tchaikovsky's thrilling Symphony no. 5. Tickets online/call 07729 674 876.
buildings and streetscape. No previous knowledge required. Suitable for all cameras. Led by an expert tutor with over 30 years of experience in professional photography and education. £14pp (max 10) Contact 07970034498.
COME AND TRy IT ORIENTEERING EvENT 13 Apr, 10am-12.30pm Gregg School, SO18 2GF Ideal for families, beginners and the more experienced orienteers. Guidance available. Adults £4, Juniors £2. Call 07570 627716.
CHANDLERS FORD LIvING A HIGH LIFE: SpAIN 26 Mar, 7.30pm Chandlers Ford Community Centre, Hursley Road, SO53 2FT Wildlife Photographer Brian Pettit will share some of his wildlife watching experiences in Spain. Contact Barbara Hillier on 023 8026 6786. Parking. £2 admission inc., refreshments.
Ground, Hiltingbury Road, SO53 5Np Hear about the invasive species on the Monks Brook, River Itchen and beyond. Find out how volunteers, community groups and project partners are tackling these species and future plans. Free but (B) - contact Rachel Hardy on 023 8068 8352 or biodiversity@ eastleigh.gov.uk. Free parking. No dogs.
HEDGE END FOLLOW THE SNAIL WITH A TRAIL 24 Mar, 10.30am or 2.30am Manor Farm Country park, pylands Lane, Burseldon, SO31 1BH Join the Park Ranger on an easy access trail through the woodland to discover the story of the Manor Farm Fairy Folk. Meet by kiosk at Barnfield car park. £5 p/child inc a set of 6 Story Trails. (B)
HEDGE END FESTIvAL 9 Mar, 10am - 5pm The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, SO30 4EJ
A leisurely excursion looking at interesting
MONKS BROOK & RIvER ITCHEN INvASIvE NONNATIvE SpECIES FORUM 13 Mar, 10am – 4pm Hilt Community Centre, Hiltingbury Recreation
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pHOTOWALK IN SOUTHAMpTON 20 Apr 11am-2pm Southampton, SO14 3JS
A festival to celebrate the best kind of love - family! Workshops, film screenings,
storytelling and more! FREE. Contact 01489 799 499
WHOSE STORy IS IT ANyWAy? 30 Mar, 2pm Heritage visitor Centre, Royal victoria Country park, victoria Road, SO31 5GA Celebrating the power of human imagination, turning suggestions from the young audience into stories and scenes full of action and adventure. 5+. £5. Contact 02380 45157
BRIJAN TOURS OpEN DAy 1 Apr, 10am - 4pm Brijan Tours, SO30 2Dy See local and visiting vintage buses, with enthusiast’s stalls, free bus service between Eastleigh and Botley. Refreshments available. Free. Contact Dave on 07751 360 300 or openday@brijantours.com
WINCHESTER pRACTICAL CONSERvATION TALK: SCRUB CLEARANCE – ITCHEN vALLEy DISUSED RAILWAy, WINCHESTER 7 Mar, 10am – 3pm King George v Memorial playing Field car park, Couch Green, SO21 1EA Come help clear away the vegetation along the pathway, to make the disused railway more accessible. Refreshments available but please bring your own lunch. All tools and equipment provided. Please wear sturdy boots. No experience necessary. Free, but pre-(B) - contact Eva Laysan on 023 80 402 593 or hampshire-bat @tcv.org.uk.
A JOURNEy TO THE GALApAGOS ISLANDS 13 Mar, 7.30pm Badger Farm Community Centre, Winchester, SO22 4QB Join Andy Tucker of
DISCOvER BITTERNE MARCH 2013 Naturetrek Wildlife Holidays to see his wonderful photographs and discover more about the amazing endemic wildlife to be found on and around this UNESCO Natural Heritage site off the coast of Ecuador. £2.50 inc. refreshments. Call Loraine on 01962 861182.
DRAMA WORKSHOpS 10 Mar, 1.30pm Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, SO23 8SB Led by some of our Story Lounge regulars, exploring the core drama skills of improvisation, movement, singing and imaginative play. Topics include playground games and rhymes, homemade pantomimes, daydreaming, storytelling, and parlour songs. See www.thestory lounge.co.uk. Ages 3-8, accompanied by an adult. £5 pp (adults must buy tickets too). Call 01962 873603 (B)
pATRICK’S pATCH FREE GARDENING COURSE 16 Mar, 10am-12pm Fairweather’s Garden Centre, High Street SO42 7yB Warming the soil in preparation for early crops. Raking and leveling of plot. A guide to fertilizers, organic, inorganic and the plants reaction to them. Free.
M E O N VA L L E Y RAMBLERS GROUp WALKS 16 Mar, 1.30pm Bishops Waltham Circular. Start at old railway gates near Bishops Waltham pond, by large roundabout, SO32 1Ry. Call Jane on 07792 555 597
21 Mar, 10.00am Starts at Beacon Hill Beeches Car park, SO32 3LG Walk includes a short picnic lunch. Call Ori and Margaret on 02380 615652
FLINTSTONES - OpEN GARDEN FOR NGS 10 Mar, 2-5pm Flintstones, Durley, SO32 2AG Garden of great tranquility with all year pleasing tapestry effect of foliage and flowers. £3 adults, children free. Telephone 01489 860 880.
SpRING BIRDSONG 25 Mar, 7.30pm Church Hall, Free Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AN Sounds of the spring including recordings by Brian Harrison. Contact Jane Gentry on 01489 890961 or janegentry@btinternet.com. Parking available at library next door. £2.50.
TITCHFIELD ART & CRAFT SHOW – pREvIEW EvENING 19 Apr, 7pm-9.30pm Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, pO14 4AB Local artists, photographers and crafts people to exhibit and sell their paintings, photographs and craft. Children’s Art competition in conjunction with local schools. All proceeds to the Community Centre. Ticket includes nibbles and a glass of wine. Entry by ticket only, available on 01329 842 933.
TITCHFIELD ART AND CRAFT SHOW 20 Apr and 21 Apr, 10am Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, pO14 4AB Artists, Photographers and Crafts People exhibit and sell their paintings, photographs and local craft, plus a children’s art competition. All proceeds to the community centre.
D-DAy GHOST HUNT 30 Mar, 8am – 4pm D Day Tunnels, pO17 6AR An 8 hour investigation of the hundreds of metres of
BANDS @ THE BROOK, pORTSWOOD portswood Road Box Office: 1-7pm, Mon-Sat tel: 023 8055 5366 www.the-brook.com MARCH Friday 8th – Stu Larsen Saturday 9th – Dirty DC, AC/DC Tribute Band Monday 11th – Tom Odell, Brit’s Critics’ Choice Award Winner. SOLD OUT Friday 15th – Los Pacaminos with Paul Young and his tequila drinkin’ party boys Monday 18th – Peter Hook & The Light Friday 22nd – Mercury, Tribute Band to Queen Saturday 23rd – The Christians, 80’s Soul Band
ApRIL Friday 5th - T Rextasy. Voted UK's Best Tribute Act Saturday 6th - Nine Below Zero 21st Century R&B Sunday 7th - Ben Montague. If the name Ben Montague sounds familiar, that would be because you heard his debut single ‘Haunted’ which became a major radio hit two years ago. Friday 12th - Limehouse Lizzy – Playing Thin Lizzy tunnels and rooms deep underneath Portsmouth’s shoreline. Hosted by Experienced Paranormal Investigators and our Psychic Medium. £49pp. Contact 01158 292838 (B)
HOLyWELL HOUSE BLUEBELL WALK FOR CANINE pARTNERS 20 Apr, 10am & 11.30am Holywell House, Swanmore, SO32 2QE Walks are 2-3 miles long. Free parking on site. BBQ, children’ quiz, cake sale, plant stall and merchandise. £6 adults, £2 child, £14 family. Contact Libby Rome on 01730 716 013 or libbyr@caninepartners. org.uk.
SpRING AT SWANWICK LAKE 7 Mar, 10.30am Swanwick Lakes Centre, Sopwith Way, SO31 7Ay A guided walk to take in the sights and sounds of early spring. Bring warm outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes. £3 donation. Contact Dawn Preston or Jess Daish-Miller on 01489 570240.
FLORA AND FAUNA OF HAMpSHIRE 11 Mar, 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church Hall, West Street, pO16 0EL Illustrated talk by wildlife photographer Gordon Small, including the wildlife of the Lower Test, Titchfield Haven, Martin Down, the New Forest and a Hampshire garden. £2 donation. Contact Peter Adams on 01329 287653 or peter-adams1 @live.co.uk
NEWTOWN EASTER EGG HUNT 3 Apr, 11.30am - 3pm West Walk, Hundred Acres Road, Newton, pO17 6JD Find 10 coloured eggs around a circular walk. Refreshments, lucky dip, face painting and a toy sale. £2.50 per child including chocolate. Call 01329 833 017.
FOR MORE SEE... www.bitterne.info www.visit-hampshire.co.uk www.hants.gov.uk/ events.htm www.southampton.gov.uk/news -events/events/ home.asp www.wherecanwego.com
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Where did all that mud come from? New Year, New Challenge... ARE you between 6-16 and 16-60 years old? Then please, read on. One of the biggest myths about Scouting is that groups are closing down due to the lack of young people wanting to join – NOT SO - in this area we have waiting lists, so what is missing is enough adults to help. Volunteering as an adult is fun and rewarding, a chance to learn new skills and bring your hobbies and interests with you to share with the young people. Make new friends and rediscover adventure for yourself.
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Scouting is about adventure, it encompasses many ways that challenge young people. To a very young Beaver Scout (6 – 8 years old) his or her first night away from home is as much an adventure as hang-gliding, canoeing or climbing to the older ones. We have the premises – the programme and the customers. All we need is YOU! Please help us, help them, help themselves. For more information please call 0845 604 6451 or 023 80 847 847.
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Every mum (well, I do!) likes to be taken out for a meal so here’s a list of Southampton restaurants to take her to. There’s still time to book so hurry up and get a table booked!!
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AFRICAN Coco Rio 18a Upper Banister Street, Southampton SO15 2EF Tel: 023 8022 7700
AmeRICAN Buffalo Bills 3 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GF Tel: 023 8023 6699 Frankie & Benny's West Quay Road, Southampton SO15 1RE Tel: 023 8033 8622 Que Pasa 104-108 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DT Tel: 023 8023 5930
bIstRo Bouzy Route Ocean Village, Southampton SO15 3TN Tel: 023 8033 3221 Ninety Degrees 24 Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DY Tel: 023 8023 4664
CARIbbeAN Turtle Bay 1 Guildhall Square, Southampton SO14 7FP Tel: 023 8063 9568
ChINese Charlie Chan’s 59 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DL Tel: 023 8023 3360 City Beijing 137a High Street, Southampton SO14 2BS Tel: 023 8023 7103 Fuchi Rumbridge Street, Totton SO40 9DP Tel: 023 8066 3838 Fusion Noodle Bar 15 St Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NP Tel: 023 8063 2221
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Golden Palace 72 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DT Tel: 023 8063 0211 Fusion Noodle Bar 15 St Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NP Tel: 023 8063 2221 Golden Palace 72 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DT Tel: 023 8063 0211 Jade Garden 85-87 Queensway, Southampton SO14 3HJ Tel: 023 8033 1338 Little Buddha Restaurant 10 Shirley High Street, Southampton SO15 3NH Tel: 023 8078 1388 Ocean Dragon 17A Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DX Tel: 023 8022 6636 Orchard Chinese Restaurant 9 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GF Tel: 023 8022 6988 Orchid Chinese 9 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GF Tel: 023 8022 6988 Oriental Paradise 323 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3HW Tel: 023 8078 8868 Pearl Harbour 86 Above Bar, Southampton SO14 7DT Tel: 023 8063 9833 Pilgrim House Canute Road, Southampton SO14 3FJ Tel: 023 8033 8008 Tang's 127 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7FQ Tel: 023 8023 5700 Tiger Lilly Portswood Road,
Southampton SO17 2NH Tel: 023 8058 4777
CoNtempoRARy Banana Wharf Ocean Village, Southampton Tel: 023 8033 8866 Cargo 20-22 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DJ Tel: 023 8082 9042 Ceno Bar & Restaurant 119 Highfield Lane, Southampton, SO17 1AQ Tel: 023 8055 4400 Pitcher & Piano Ocean Village, Southampton SO14 3JB Tel: 023 8033 4392 Signature Restaurant at the Dolphin Hotel 34-35 High Street, Southampton SO14 2HN Tel: 023 8038 6460 The Old Forge Otterborne, Southampton SO14 3DJ Tel: 023 8082 9042 The Vestry 61 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GG Tel: 023 8023 1101
eNglIsh Aspire Southampton City College, St Mary Street, SO14 1AR Tel: 023 8057 7377 Bentley's Restaurant Bartley Road, Woodlands SO40 7GN Tel: 023 8029 3737
FReNCh Hotel TerraVina 174 Woodlands Road, Woodlands SO40 7Gl Tel: 023 8029 3784
gReek Blue Island 198 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DW Tel: 023 8063 5045 Elias 79 Canal Walk, Southampton SO14 3BH Tel: 023 8022 2699 Fat Fig 5 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DB Tel: 023 8021 2111 George’s Restaurant 1-2 St Michaels Street, Southampton SO14 2AB Tel: 023 8022 3749
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DISCOvER BITTERNE MARCH 2013 INdIAN Aleha Cuisine Tandoori 13 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GF Tel: 01794 331437 The Aroma 37-43 Long Lane, Southampton SO45 2LG Tel: 023 8089 7722 Asha Bangledeshi Cuisine 179 Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst SO40 7DU Tel: 023 8029 2885 Bengal Brasserie 7 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DB Tel: 023 8023 0988 Bitterne Balti 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton SO18 1NN Tel: 023 8055 3539 Coriander Lounge 130-131 High Street, Southampton SO14 2BR Tel: 023 8071 0888 Eastern Nights 56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton SO18 5TQ Tel: 023 8047 8269 Gandhi Indian Cuisine 52 Commercial Rd, Totton SO40 3AG Tel: 023 8066 7866 Gandhi of Portswood 211 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2NF Tel: 023 8055 3121 Indian Melody 25 High Street, Southampton SO14 2DF Tel: 023 8063 8998 Jehangir 347 Winchester Road, Southampton SO16 7DJ Tel: 023 8070 5924 Jewel of India Townhill Way, West End SO18 3NU Tel: 023 8046 2400 Kali Mirchi 98 Shirley High Street, Southampton SO16 4FB Tel: 023 8052 8200 Kuti’s Brasserie 39 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DP Tel: 023 8022 1581 Little India 37 Rumbridge St, Totton SO40 9DQ Tel: 023 8088 6688 Manzil Tandoori 54 Onslow Road, Southampton SO14 0JN Tel: 023 8022 7423
Mirchi 4 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DB Tel: 023 8033 8800
Zen 42 High St, Southampton, SO14 2NS Tel: 023 8023 3399
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Poppadum Express 48-49 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DP Tel: 023 8063 2444
Olive Tree 29 Oxford St, Southampton SO14 3DJ Tel: 023 8034 3333
The Rasraj India 1 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DJ Tel: 023 8023 3433
Cantina Restaurant & Bar 2-3a Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2BY Tel: 023 8022 0500 La Bariona 29 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2EA 3ET Tel: 023 8067 7444
Taj 21 Lower Banister Street, Southampton SO15 2EH Tel: 023 8033 4505
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Tiger Lilly 3 Winchester Street, Southampton SO15 2EL Tel: 023 8036 6344
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Bellini's 20-22 Queens Terrace, Southampton SO14 3BQ Tel: 023 8033 3711
Yalda 51 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GG Tel: 023 8063 8383
Buon Gusto 1 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GF Tel: 023 8001 7249
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Ennios Town Quay Road, Southampton SO14 2AR Tel: 023 8022 1159 La Margherita 1 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 Tel: 023 8033 3390 Milan Restaurant Salisbury House, Salisbury Street, Southampton SO15 2AZ Tel: 023 8033 0815 Piccolo Mondo 36 Windsor Terrace, Southampton SO14 7SJ Tel: 023 8063 6890 Puccinis 325-327 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3HW Tel: 023 8076 4522 Pulcinella 16 Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DY Tel: 023 8033 5100 Tosca 44 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GD Tel: 023 8057 2844
jApANese YO! Sushi West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton SO15 1QE Tel: 023 8008 0510
Gurhka Kitchen 5 Canute Rd, Southampton SO14 3FH Tel: 023 8023 3008
La Esquina 40 Oxford St, Southampton SO14 3DP Tel: 023 8022 5227 La Regata Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AR Tel: 023 8001 2031
steAkhouses Rancho Steak House 43-45 High Street, Southampton SO14 2NS Tel: 023 8033 9777 T Bone & Spaghetti House 4 Northam Rd, Southampton SO14 0PA Tel: 023 8022 4362
thAI Kuti’s Royal Thai Pier Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ Tel: 023 8033 9211 Mango Thai 27 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2ES Tel: 023 8067 8877 The King & I 134 High St, Southampton SO14 2BR Tel: 023 8057 0670
tRAdItIoNAl Five Restaurant 104 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2FW Tel: 023 8058 4674 Taps Shamrock Quay, Southampton SO14 5QL Tel: 023 8022 8621
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Horsebridge & Kings Sombourne Walk distance 4.7 miles A downloadable pdf of the walk and enlarged map is available online at www.discovercommunity.co.uk
Historical note... Horsebridge is situated on the old ‘Sprat & Winkle’ railway line that ran from Andover to Kimbridge junction in the south. Royal Assent was granted in July 1858 for the line to be built by converting a canal built earlier in 1792. The route was to run parallel to the rivers Test and Anton. A 14-gun salute celebrated the cutting of the first sod by Lord Palmerston in a field near his home at Broadlands, Romsey. The line opened to traffic in 1865 but was not a commercial success, closing in 1964. The name Kings Sombourne is probably derived from Saxon times in that the area was a ‘kings’ possession. Sombourne relates to a stream associated with pigs. Remains of large stone buildings to the south of the churchyard are presumed to be the remains of a Saxon royal palace. The Doomsday book records the village as Sombourne Regis.
Horsebridge is situated just a short distance away from the main A3057 Romsey to Stockbridge road South West of Kings Sombourne. On entering the hamlet, park on the grass verge at opposite the junction with the Broughton road, by the John O’Gaunt pub (SO20 6PU). Alternatively, turn into the Broughton Road and turn left opposite the pub onto a gravel track leading to the ‘Test Way’ public car park.. Walk along the road in the direction of Romsey. Follow the road as it bends around a large barn on your left and at the end of the barn turn left onto a signed bridleway. Climb slowly uphill along the boundary between two fields. At the top of the rise, pass to the right of a farm gate and emerge onto the main A3057 road. Cross the road diagonally left onto a lay-by. At the left hand side of a metal farm gate join a footpath running parallel to the main road. Continue straight ahead following the left hand fence-line heading towards Kings Sombourne. Emerge into Palace Close and walk along the road straight ahead to a ‘T’ junction. Turn left along the road then walk through a cut-way into a close. Follow the road left to another ‘T’ junction. Turn right then left onto Furzedown Road. Walk down this road then turn right along the road signposted to the Sombournes. With Nutchers Drove opposite, cross the footbridge over a stream and turn left back towards the main A3057. As you near the main road, turn right to reach the main road. Cross the road and into Cow Drove Hill road. Walk uphill to a bungalow on your right named ‘Sunrise’. Turn left up some wooden steps onto the signed Clarendon Way. Turn right and walk uphill following the field right-hand boundary. Near the top of the hill, emerge onto a metalled lane and turn left. Walk along the lane ignoring the path joining from your left. As the lane bears right, continue straight ahead along a tarmac and gravel track. At a crossing of tracks, continue straight ahead along a signed ‘Private Road’. Continue along the track as it passes through water meadows and over the various branches of the River Test. Walk to the left of a metal gate to emerge onto a road. Turn left and walk along the roadside verge ignoring the Clarendon Way turning on your right. Walk past Faithfulls Drove on your right to a ‘T’ junction. Turn right onto the Dunbridge road. Continue along the road past the Broughton turning on your right. Pass the shared entrance drive to Bossington Estate and its attendant lodge house on your left and the entrance lane to St James’ Church. As you reach some farm cottages on your right, turn left onto a signed track crossing the road and walk between two fields. Continue along the remains of this Roman Road that at onetime ran from Sarum to Winchester. Continue along this path as it crosses over the various branches of the river once more. At a stile, cross into a field. The path here is indistinct, but walk straight across the centre of the field bearing slightly diagonally left towards a hedgerow. Cross a stile to join the track bed of the redundant railway. Turn left and pass Horsebridge station to your right. At a fork in the path, bear left to continue along the track bed passing once more over the river. On joining the road, turn right to rejoin your car.
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