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September 2013

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Rhinos and Ringtails

At Marwell Zoo, the playful ring-tailed coatis have moved into their new home and are enjoying displaying their fantastic climbing skills, to the delight of visitors. Three adorable snow leopard cubs are also out and about delighting visitors with their playful antics! Born in April these balls of fluff are sure to melt your heart as they quickly learn from mum. So come and watch them as they explore their new home and find their feet. Coming soon to Marwell is the Halloween Festival (26 October - 3 November): carve out a pumpkin, watch the animals enjoying pumpkin treats and ride the ghost train if you dare! And don’t forget Christmas at Marwell - book your tickets online now as this event will sell out well before November. www.marwell.org.uk

Don’t miss the spectacular art extravaganza Go! Rhinos ending on 22 September. The free familyfriendly trail has been a huge hit on the streets and parks of Southampton - see them all before they leave the city. There’s a free smartphone app to help you locate all of Marwell’s colourful and unique works of art and you can download a free map from www.gorhinos.co.uk. You will be able to see all the rhino sculptures in one

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Melanie (left) welcomes Michelle on board

and applying it to a small business. She has the patience and skills that many of us wish we had to exploit the internet and all the software and apps on offer. She’s happy to share these nuggets with Discover Magazine Introducing the team... customers. Discover Magazines is run using all these services Melanie Tinson, Director so they are practical, Advertising Sales, tried n’ tested solutions Marketing and that she offers. Tania Distribution is married to Kevin Melanie is the creative who is our ‘man with a arm of the partnership van’ and organises the having spent 25 distribution of Discover years in marketing to the in-house delivery communications Tania Houston team. management within SME and corporations. Michelle Searle Over the years, she devised Advertising Executive many advertising campaigns, Michelle joined Discover in July co-ordinated direct mail when Informer Publishing Ltd programmes, exhibitions, sales went into administration. Michelle conferences and managed press lives and works in Park Gate and relations. As a marketing junkie is the Sales Manager for Locks with never ending ideas (!) she Heath, Fareham, Meon Valley and particularly enjoys brainstorming Hedge End editions. with start up businesses. advertorials from our advertisers. Free entry to What’s On and community focussed items can be submitted online at www. discovercommunity.co.uk or call 023 8026 6388

Tania Houston, Director Production, Finance & Editorial With her background in programming and IT services, Tania is especially good at exploiting the latest technology

Designers Heather Miller, Allison Ensor & Christine Hammacott. If you are interested in advertising your business please see p45 for details. 5

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Hair Q&A Courtesy of Lisa Shepherd Hairdressing

Having a bad hair day? Don’t worry Helen Taylor offers some words of practical advice.

Q. I spend a lot of money each month on my salon colour but it seems to fade very quickly. I want it to stay looking vibrant for longer; what can I do? A. Check whether your colour is permanent or semi-permanent. Many women visit the salon and don’t know which dye is being applied to their hair. If it is permanent, the colour will stay in until it is cut out or recoloured, however if it is a semi-permanent dye then you should expect it to wash out after approximately 18 to 20 washes – and remember, although permanent colours have a lot more staying power, they are much harsher on your hair, so if it is in bad condition, stick to a semipermanent dye. What colour is your hair? Reds are notoriously difficult to maintain. If you have a red hue then you will have to be prepared to colour your hair more frequently. Reds fade

fast; washing, blow-drying, styling, sunlight and chlorine all contribute to your colour fading quickly. Don’t despair however as there are specialist shampoos designed for red colours that can help. After having your hair coloured wait at least 48 hours before washing to protect your new shade - this extra time will allow the colour to settle. Always wash your locks with water at a cool temperature because hot water opens the cuticles on the hair shaft, allowing dye to escape - cooler water will give your colour more longevity. Avoid clarifying shampoos these are products which are designed to deep clean the hair. Not surprisingly they also strip out colour causing it to fade fast. Always buy shampoo and conditioner which is specifically designed for coloured hair because they are formulated without the harsh chemicals that are responsible for stripping out colour. If you have a holiday in the sun planned, pack hair products

with SPF protection and UV filters to protect against the sun’s rays. If you are in the pool, keep your hair out of the water, or coat it in conditioner before you take a swim. Q. No matter what I do with my hair it always ends up looking flat. How can I inject some volume? A. Use a volumising product on your roots when your hair is damp. Tip your head upside down to blowdry until your hair is nearly dry, then flip your head back and use a round brush with a metal barrel to add lift and volume throughout the top sections. Think carefully about your hair colour as one all-over colour can make your hair look flatter; choose highlights in several shades to create more interest and give the illusion of a thicker, fuller and more voluminous mane. Q. My hair is really frizzy; what can I do to make it look shinier and smoother? A. Fight frizz by using a deep conditioning treatment every time you wash your hair. Remember to apply it to the lengths and ends only to avoid greasylooking roots. Before you dry your locks, apply a serum or oil, section off your locks and direct your

hairdryer’s nozzle downwards as you dry, to create a smooth finish. If you are still finding that your style is frizzy when you have finished, add a little more oil or serum. Q. My hair looks damaged, dry and dull. I have been using straighteners on my long hair every day for some time - are they to blame? A. Yes. Any heat styling - straightening, curling, blow-drying - can have a damaging effect, especially on long hair styles. Heat tools dry out the lengths and ends of hair leaving locks looking frazzled. Although we all depend on them to create the looks we want for our hair, it is important not to over-use them. Always use a good quality heat protection spray before blowdrying, straightening or curling. Try to leave hair to dry naturally when you can and always deepcondition your mane.

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Roy Hampson, acknowledged as one of the globally acclaimed group of British contact lens Pioneers, began fitting contact lenses in Southampton when he opened the first Optique practice in Bedford Place early in 1985. Other practices in Bitterne and Totton soon followed and by the time he sold the business in 2010 Optique had grown to six practices all in the Southampton area. Here Roy had fitted contact lenses to an incredible 15,000 plus Southampton people. The really good news in that Roy and his wife Lynne have set up an entirely new practice in Chandlers Ford, Hampson Opticians Ltd, where he continues to fit contact lenses, welcoming new and existing wearers to his skillful care. Hampson Opticians also conducts full eye examinations and has a vibrant range of superb glasses frames all at very low prices. Roy actively

supports the competitive supply of contact lenses especially over the internet. Consequently he also runs his other new company from the Hursley Road address, ContactLensesDirect.co.uk. where your favourite contact lenses can be purchased, over the internet, at prices considerably lower than the average High Street store.

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Discover Dispatches by Melanie Tinson, Publisher Photographs by fellow passenger, Julian Moore

The popular saying “whatever floats your boat” is very apt after my recent excursion on SS Shieldhall from Southampton’s Eastern Doc. And the other “Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.” also applies as it was far more enjoyable than anticipated! On Friday 9 August I boarded this ship with family and my father in law who is a ship and train fanatic, so a day out on this heritage cargo-passenger ship during Cowes Week was his perfect birthday treat.

SS Shieldhall was built in the Clyde Shipyards and launched there 1955. She had a long and successful first career with Glasgow Corporation carrying treated sludge out to sea and, in the summer, taking passengers ‘doon the watter’ on pleasure trips, despite its cargo! Bought in 1977 by Southern Water she was finally withdrawn from commercial service in 1985 but saved and purchased for £20,000 in 1988 by The Solent Steam Packet Ltd that still operates her now. TSSP is a charity, registered as an Industrial and Provident Society, with its main objective being to preserve the SS Shieldhall in operational condition. She is maintained and operated entirely by volunteers and resides in Southampton’s Eastern Docks. TSSP was recently awarded a £1.4 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund South East. TSSP MD, Graham Mackenzie said: “This grant means that in addition to her silver anniversary, we can look forward to celebrating her ‘golden anniversary’ too. We look forward

to all the hard work that lies ahead, safe in the knowledge that Shieldhall is, and will continue to be, ‘Alive and Steaming.’ However, Graham points out that the award represents just the start of saving Shieldhall: ‘It is critical that support for the ship continues through our programme involving volunteers, members, donors, events and functions. We’d be delighted to welcome anyone who would like to support and get involved in the project.’ Stuart McLeod, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund South East, said: “SS Shieldhall is part of the National Historic Fleet and is a fantastic surviving example of its kind. Through helping secure Shieldhall’s future the project will open up opportunities for young people to learn the skills needed to operate a ship of this type, and for the volunteers to reach out into the local community, encouraging engagement with one of the country’s most important maritime heritage assets, such as the Scouts Training Days this summer.” We set “sail” at 11am and

Racing Yachts in Cowes Week

Forthcoming Events Heritage Open Day 14th & 15th September: 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm Come on board! Donations welcome. To apply to be a volunteer please call Graham on 07751 603190, or e-mail: graham@ ss-shieldhall.co.uk. Discover wil announce the 2014 Programme when it is released or visit www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk

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Pros Adding a rear extension to a kitchen can be a great way to create a multi-functional family room. Filling in the side return in a typical Victorian terrace is popular. It may be possible to add a second storey for a new bedroom or bathroom on the first floor, too.

Pros Turn a cellar into family living space, a useful utility area, a home office or even a self-contained annexe, without altering the outside of your home.

Cons Reduces garden size. Unsympathetic extensions feel like an add-on. Regulations Can often be done without planning permission, depending on size and height. Check your permitted development rights with your local council’s planning department. You’ll also need building regulations approval and, if you’re semi-detached or in a terrace, party wall consent from neighbours. Visit www.planningportal.gov.uk for more information.

2 Convert the loft Pros Create a bedroom (perhaps with a bathroom), a home office or playroom, without taking space from the garden. Cons Not every loft has the headroom or enough useable space. More difficult and expensive if your roof isn’t traditionally built. Regulations As for extensions. 14

Cons Often more expensive, per square metre, than other ways of creating extra space. Can be difficult to get enough headroom and light into the new room. Regulations If you just want to turn an existing cellar into a normal room, it’s classed as a change of use and doesn’t need planning permission. But if you lower the floor or extend, you’re likely to need permission, so check with your local authority. And you’ll need party wall consent from any adjoining neighbours. In both cases you must comply with Building Regulations.

4 Add a conservatory Pros Adds extra living space and brings the garden into your home. Cons A poorly built conservatory can be too hot in summer, freezing cold in winter and full of condensation. Takes space from your garden. Regulations Many conservatories are exempt from planning permission and building regulations, but check with your local planning department first.

5 Build a room in the garden Pros The building work will hardly bother you. Cons Not suitable for small gardens. Could look like a shed, security is an issue, and if not properly insulated it will be too cold to use in winter. Regulations A simple garden room may be exempt from planning permission and Building Regulations, but if it’s laid on permanent foundations and connected to mains power, water and sewerage, you’ll need both.

6 Divide a room into two Pros Carving up a large space to add another room is useful and can add value, even though you’re not actually creating any extra space. Cons You’ll need to create a separate doorway for the room, and include an opening window. Regulations Planning permission is

not usually needed, but Building Regulations apply to new walls, doors, windows and electrical work.

7 Put in an ensuite Pros Loved by buyers. Can be fitted into quite a small space. Cons Installing an ensuite at the expense of a bedroom could knock your property’s value. Regulations Planning permission isn’t usually needed, but Building Regulations approval is.

8 Build on top of your garage Pros A first floor extension on top loses no garden space and is often relatively easy. Cons Foundations may not be strong enough, so the garage will have to be underpinned. Regulations You’ll need planning permission and Building Regulations.

9 Convert your understairs Pros Turns a poorly used area into a valuable extra room – perfect for a ground-floor loo, an extra shower room or a study area. Cons You’ll have to find extra space to store that under-stairs stuff. If putting in a loo or bathroom, ventilation and connecting to drainage may be a problem. Regulations Building Regulations approval is necessary if you’re installing a bathroom.

10 Convert your garage Pros It’s a relatively straightforward job to turn it into a valuable indoor space. Cons Foundations may need strengthening. Avoid if you live in an area where parking is premium. Regulations Planning permission is not usually required, but Building Regulations approval is. by Katherine Sorrell

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If you’re considering home renovation, extension or even a self-build, Kate McLelland offers some wise words here, that might just save your costs from going through the roof

As I write, I am currently four and a half weeks into a ‘three week’ kitchen renovation project. A thin layer of dust covers everything I own and there is a dent in my new fridge. The workmen have lost their initial enthusiasm and are grumbling about the job, their boss and their working hours. The kitchen unit supplier and the builder are at loggerheads and the constant roar of power tools has begun to drive me crazy (not to mention an unending diet of microwavable meals).

Does the perfect builder exist? If you have ever had building work carried out you might well shrug and say: “Nothing new there”, but in my case I thought – no, I really believed - I had found the Perfect Builder. So, does the perfect builder exist and if so, how can you find this almost mythical creature? Your search will be easier if you follow some basic guidelines. The internet is currently awash with websites bearing such names as www.mytrusted builder.co.uk, but it’s best to take some of their customer comments with a pinch of salt. Unfortunately no review system is foolproof and it’s not impossible to fake feedback. 18

Recommendation There’s no substitute for personal recommendation, so the first rule is to ask locally to see which tradesmen your neighbours would recommend (or not). Looking here in your magazine is a great place to search of course, because the tradespeople are local and the editor is likely to have been forewarned of any true rogues. Look for their accreditation on their adverts e.g. TrustMark (www.trustmark.org.uk) is a not for profit organisation, licensed by the Government and supported by consumer protection groups, that aims to connect members of the public with trustworthy building professionals. Additionally, Hampshire’s Buy with Confidence Scheme is worth looking out for. All the businesses on their scheme have been vetted and approved by Trading Standards to ensure that they operate in a legal, honest and fair way. Watch out for those too-good-to-betrue reviews and compare quotes carefully when recruiting or checking your builder online. Although the feedback is useful to read, membership of some of these organisations involves the barest minimum of checks and it can be fairly easy for a company to fake their credentials. Once you have identified three or four companies to call, the next

stage will be to invite them to your house so they can quote for the work. Take a deep breath before you open the door to your chosen candidates, because you will almost certainly meet some colourful characters, each with a different approach to your job.

Do your home-work It’s useful to start with a list of the things that you want done, so make several copies and give one to each builder. That list will probably change as you discuss the work, but it’s still a good place to start. Ask the builder to quote separately for each item on your list. If you accept a quote for a global amount - “To renovate and fit bathroom, £12,000+VAT” - he may come back to you later, claiming that certain items were not included in the original quote. With no written evidence to the contrary, you’ll have no basis for negotiation. When I invited quotes for my

kitchen, one builder refused point blank to price up the job because “You never know what’s lurking behind them old kitchen units and tiles”. I didn’t give him the job, but he had a fair point – an estimate can only be based on what is visible to the naked eye. You must always allow a contingency for hidden expenses, but no building firm should expect to start work without having provided at least some idea of their charges. You should ask the same questions of each person who comes to quote: “How long will it take?” “Do you have your own team of tradesmen, or do you subcontract?” “Will you provide a contract for the work?” “Have you done any similar jobs locally and can I contact the householder for a reference?” If your builder makes you feel that such questions are inappropriate or unnecessary, show them the door: a

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Ask a dictionary the definition of a weed and you’ll read that it’s ‘a plant growing in the wrong place’. Ask a gardener, and they’ll tell you that weeds are often the number one menace in their garden. Some weeds are pretty, some less so, but one thing they all have in common is that they are indeed growing where you don’t want them, and may be causing your garden plants to suffer. So if you want to wage war on those pesky weeds, and stand a chance of winning, take a look at my multi-pronged attack strategy.

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Whatever the weed problem, it’s essential to prevent them from setting seed as most weeds are very efficient at building up their numbers by seed. So even if you don’t have the time to sort the weed out properly, make sure you cut off its head before it has a chance to even start to set seed. The old saying that ‘one year’s seed is seven years’ weed’ isn’t far from the truth.

Spaghetti roots Some weeds like couch grass, bindweed and nettles have amazingly resilient and farreaching underground stems or roots. If you’ve just taken on a new plot of land, be it a garden or an allotment, there is a good chance that it’ll be riddled with at least one of these spaghettirooted weeds. Whatever you do, don’t succumb to the temptation to use a powered cultivator or rotovator as this will chop the roots in to little bits and end up spreading and increasing the problem in the process.

Stop Stowaways When you’re next shopping for plants in your local garden centre or nursery make sure that you only bring home what you want, not those pesky weed stowaways that often lurk on the compost surface. I always do a bit of weeding before buying: especially for weeds such as the innocent looking hairy bitter-cress (Card-amine hirsuta) with their tiny rosettes or leaves and pretty little

Lawn Louts Lawn weeds such as dandelions and daisies are difficult to control as unlike the taller weeds, these rosette-forming plants won’t be harmed as you mow the lawn. One of the best methods is to tackle them with a sturdy old kitchen knife or a daisygrubber tool. It may be a slow process but will allow you to dig them out individually.

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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 30

***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 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 Pass under road bridge

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.

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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

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 in June 1903 to connect Alton to Fareham and Gosport. It was one of Hampshire’s least successful railway enterprises and closed in 1955.

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

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For years the Range Rover Sport has reigned supreme in the SUV market and now Land Rover is back at it again, with an all-new variety. Lighter, faster and more capable than ever before, the new model is no longer based on the Discovery, but now takes its underpinnings from the full-fat Rangie. Design DNA comes from the incredibly popular Evoque and mixed with the luxurious surroundings from the daddy of the line-up, it’s a potent combination and will be an absolute winner.

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What's the spec like? Palatial. It’s awash with fresh technology, from wade depth sensors to traffic sign recognition. A real innovation is the two extra seats in the boot; these are for occasional use only, but the electrically powered perches will come in handy with families. The front seats are adjustable 14 ways, heated and cooled and so too are those in the middle row. There’s a powered tailgate, cooled centre console that you can fit a bottle of champagne in and softclose doors. The Meridian 1700W stereo is brilliant and buyers can choose from nine different wheel designs in sizes from 19 to 22inch. Any rivals? Land Rover chalk up the Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne as the biggest contenders, but it’s the latter that really gives it any serious challenge. The German

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Mediterranean Fish Bake Yum! Serves 4 and ready in 50 minutes

This is a great one-pan dish full of fresh flavour. Monkfish is quite pricey but the meaty flesh is delicious and bakes really well, however you can replace it with cod loin, salmon steaks or thick pieces of haddock fillet if you prefer. Serve with a green salad and warmed ciabatta bread to mop up all the lovely herb and lemon flavoured pan juices. YOU WILL NEED...

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• 2 tbsp olive oil (choose a good quality fruity one)

1 Preheat the oven to 2000C/4000F/Gas Mark 6. Place the oil in a large non-stick roasting tin and heat in the oven for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes to the tin and toss to coat in the hot oil. Roast for 20 minutes, turning once.

• 350g small new potatoes, halved • 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks • 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks • 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks • 225g small plum tomatoes, halved • 4 monkfish fillets (each weighing about 150g) • 50g butter, softened • Pared rind and juice from 1 small lemon, plus extra wedges to serve • 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 Add the peppers and tomatoes to the roasting tin and toss to coat in the hot oil. Make a space in the tin and add the monkfish fillets. Return the roasting tin to the oven for 10 minutes. 3 Dot the butter over the fish fillets and sprinkle over the lemon rind, juice and oregano. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and roast for a further 5-10 minutes until the fish is just cooked through and the potatoes and peppers are tender. 4 Slice each monkfish fillet and arrange with the potatoes, peppers and tomatoes on four warmed serving plates. Spoon over the pan juices and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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LOCAL WHAT’S ON

HAMBLEDON HOUSE (NGS) 15 Sep 2pm to 5pm Hambledon PO7 4RU

WHITELEY WAGS WI MEETING 12 Sep 7:15 for 7:30pm (and monthly) Whiteley Primary School, PO15 7LA A modern twist on a traditional WI model, we welcome visitors to come along to our evenings to see the range of activities we offer. At this month’s event a member of the Air Force recounts some of her astonishing experiences whilst serving in Afghanistan. www.whiteleywags.co.uk CHILDREN & BABY NEARLY NEW SALE 14 Sep 10 to 11:45am Victory Hall, Warsash High quality baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and games will be available, as well as nursery equipment / furnishings and a whole host of other baby and toddler accessories. £1 – all admission money going to Help 4 Harvey charity. 07999 535938 CRAFT & GIFT FAIR (FUNDRAISING) 15 Sep 10am to 4pm Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower, Heritage Way, Priddys Hard PO12 4LE A gorgeous display of handmade gifts the perfect gift for that someone special. 10am - 12pm – MacMillan Coffee Morning (in the cafe). Your chance to help raise money for a fantastic cause and eat cakes at the same time. 12pm to 4pm - Craft & Gift Fair - 12pm - 4pm 50p entry (children free) 38

2-acre partly walled plantsman’s garden for all seasons. Large border filled with a wide variety of unusual shrubs and perennials with imaginative plant combinations culminating in a profusion of colour in late summer. Hidden, secluded areas reveal surprise views of garden and village rooftops. Admission £3.50, Children free. www.ngs.org.uk HILL TOP (NGS) 15 Sep 2pm to 5pm Damson Hill, Upper Swanmore 2 acres with extensive colourful borders and wide lawns, this garden has stunning views to the Isle of Wight. The glasshouses produce unusual fruit and vegetables from around the world. Many potted specimen plants. Colour and interest are maintained throughout the season. £3.50, chd free. www.ngs.org.uk TALK: MIDGET SUBMARINE COMMANDER 19 Sep 7pm to 9pm Royal Navy Submarine Museum, PO12 2AS Described as an incredible and audacious mission, commemorate the 70th anniversary of Operation Source, the attack by X-craft on the Tirpitz in which the courage, endurance and utter contempt for danger shown by Godfrey Place and his colleagues in the immediate face of the enemy was supreme. Meet the author of “The Life of Godfrey Place VC” and learn more of “a truly remarkable man”, the only naval officer to go to war “above, below and on the waves”. £10 per person, £8 for Friends/SA Members 2013 Autumn TTT Season tickets- All 3

Talks for £18, Friends/SA Members £15. 023 9254 5036 www.submarine-museum.co.uk

MEET THE ANCESTORS 28 Sep 11am to 4:30pm Gods House Tower, Winkle St, Soton SO14 3AW

VOCAL WORKSHOP 21 Sep 10am to 4pm Baptist Church, Thornhill, SO18 5TR

Step back in time to Tudor Southampton. Guided walks, Living History, Dramatic Interludes, Tudor Dancing, Talks from Experts, Meet the Author, Exhibitions, Artefact Handling, Tower Tours, Launch of the Tudor Southampton Trail, PLUS... Tudor Southampton: Rioters, Revellers & Reformers! Free, 02380 222482. www.tudorrevels.co.uk

This Event is in conjunction with the local Thornhill Singing Group - SIMPLY SINGERS. Why not come along to have free Voice Tuition given by Lin Marsh who is a Professional Voice trainer and author of vocal books. Light refreshments will be provided throughout this event. Over 16s and booking essential. Contact Peter Allen on 07539542365, or email in.tune@yahoo.co.uk for further information. FISH & CHIP SUPPER FOR CHARITY 21 Sep 6:45 for 7pm start Wallington Village Hall, Fareham PO16 8ST Come and enjoy a Fish & Chip Supper while supporting Cancer Research UK. Entertainment by the Pompey Pluckers, Tickets £9.00 to include supper but please bring your own drinks and glasses. Tickets from Maggie Nobes (Chairman of CRUK Fareham Fundraising Committee) 01329 312023 RAMBLERS GROUP WALK 26 Sep, 10am Titchfield Haven A walk along the Chilling coastal area via Solent Breezes and Hook. Park in the shore CP, near the toilets. Sylvia Ha 0795 5699 702. Most walks are intended primarily for Ramblers’ Association members. Non-members are welcome to join us as guests on two or three walks. Starting point. Grid Ref: SU530023 PO14 3JT WORLD’S BIGGEST COFFEE & CAKE DAY 27 Sep 10am to 3:30pm Hillhead Sailing Club, Cliff Rd, PO14 3JT Macmillan Cancer support coffee and cake day. Stay all day if you wish, enjoy delicious home made cake, fabulous views over the solent, jewellery, a beautician who will shape and polish your nails, a raffle with great prizes. Free parking. Free entry/ donation requested. s.vines@talktalk.net or 01329 842647 If you have an event planned please let us know by completing the form on the Contact Us page of the website www.discovermagazines.co.uk

WESSEX CHAMBER CHOIR 28 Sep 7:30pm St Peter’s Church, Titchfield PO14 4AG The Wessex Chamber Choir will be visiting St Peter’s Church for the first time. There will be sacred music from the Tudor Times to the present day, and a light hearted second half performance with music by Grershwin and Offenbach, mixed with such gems as the ‘Teddy bears’ picnic’ and ‘I do like to be beside the seaside’! Book early. Tickets from Mary Burton 01329 846418 and John Hiett 01329 351893 or on the door (if not all sold out). www.wessexchamberchoir.co.uk

Titchfield moviola Your Community Cinema

A Cinema evening run by local volunteers for the community on the first Thursday of the month* We noW presenT our AuTumn seAson: Thursday 5th september:

The Great Gatsby (Cert 12A) Thursday 3rd October

Summer in February (Cert 15) Thursday 7th november

Untouchable (Cert PG) French with English Subtitles

The cinema is held at Titchfield Festival Theatre, st margaret’s Lane, Titchfield. Doors open at 7pm & the show starts at 7.30pm. We show a short film before the main feature. Tickets are £6 and can be purchased in advance at memory Lane Coffee shop in Titchfield or on the door (subject to availability). *The cinema does not run in August or December

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A SHORT STORY

The Cream Jug Story by Jackie Brewster

Cheryl said,

him in spite of herself.

“You know what I’d like to try? Potholing.” You could have knocked Ken down with a feather. He said,

Ken thought they’d finally come to blows when Frank insisted she wear a safety helmet. It was all very well for him but Ken knew how long Cheryl spent on her hair every morning. She gave that mop more attention than she gave him. Reluctantly, she clipped the thing on muttering about health and safety gone mad. Ken didn’t dare let her see him laughing.

“Where’s this idea come from?” She explained that Donna tried it recently and had been raving about it ever since. Cheryl never liked to be outdone by Donna. That’s sisters for you. Ken joked, “Aren’t you worried about breaking a nail?” And she said tartly, “Sometimes, Ken, you’ve just got to get a bit dirty.” He was surprised and said, “Fine, you arrange it.” So he left it with her. They turned up on the day at a car park on the edge of Bower Crags and met the instructor, a nice lad called Frank. There was also a couple from Kidderminster and an older chap who never spoke. Frank took one look at Cheryl’s peep toe mules, and said, ‘You’ll need to change your footwear.” He offered her some battered Wellington boots, which she pulled on most begrudgingly. Then Frank handed them all a set of waterproof overalls. Cheryl turned very sulky. Ken tried cheering her up by pointing out that her linen slacks were dry clean only, and it was better to be safe than sorry. She had to agree with 40

They assembled at the mouth of the cave and Frank gave an introductory talk on potholing. Ken wished Cheryl could have paid more attention but she was texting Donna. She insisted she could text and listen at the same time. ‘Who’s she trying to kid?’ Ken thought, ‘Cheryl can’t listen even when she’s not doing anything at all’. Finally Frank said, “Right we’re ready to go in.” Cheryl looked up from her phone and asked, “Is that where we’re getting the clay from?” He looked surprised and said, “Yes, there’s lots of slippery clay in these caves, so go steady now.” Cheryl nudged Ken gleefully saying,

One by one, crocodile-style, they entered the mouth of the cave. Cheryl did Ken proud. She squeezed through every tight passageway, crawled on her hands and knees, and even dragged herself along on her stomach, getting absolutely filthy with not a peep of complaint. Though Ken was right at the back and couldn’t hear a word anyone was saying anyway. But Cheryl did it, and that’s the main thing. “You’re a star Cheryl!” Ken said, as they emerged, squelching, into the daylight. Yet Cheryl seemed bewildered. “When do we get started on the potter’s wheel?” She frowned, looking around. “Why would we need one of them dear?” Ken asked gently, concerned the darkness had affected her mind. “I thought we were going potholing,” she snapped. “That’s right, and we did,” he said. “Potholing, caving, spelunking – call it what you like.” Her mouth dropped open,

“Donna never got her clay from a cave.”

“I’ve only gone and mistaken potholing for pottery making,” she said, turning pale. “All I wanted was to make a cream jug like the one Donna made.”

Ken had no idea what she was on about, but was pleased that they were finally one up on Donna.

“You could still make a jug,” Ken replied. “After all, you’re wearing enough clay.”

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So much to see and do Free of charge and right on your doorstep, Heritage Open Days is an event for everyone, whatever their background, age and ability. From castles to city halls, tunnels to tower tops, police cells to private homes, workshops to woodland walks, the variety of places and ways to discover them are endless.

Opening doors, eyes and minds Heritage Open Days celebrates what makes local communities and neighbourhoods special. By stimulating curiosity and discovery, the event connects people with their local places and helps foster a sense of belonging and pride. 42

Roots After a first pilot in Gosport proved a success, the now defunct Civic Trust established Heritage Open Days in 1994 as England’s contribution to the European Heritage Days. Starting out with some 700 sites, Heritage Open Days has since developed into Britain’s largest and most popular grassroots heritage event, with participation more than doubling during the first decade of the millennium. This year the focus is on the people who create history – from lords of the manor to shopkeepers, factory owners, merchants and monarchs. What’s great about Heritage Open Days is that it celebrates everyone equally, from shepherds

to millionaires, and the contributions they have made to our heritage landscape.

Local Events There is so much happening for Heritage Open Days that it’s impossible to list everything here. There is a particularly full program of events in Gosport which you can see at www. gosportheritage.co.uk. Details of all events both locally and further afield can be found on www.heritageopendays. org.uk. Here’s a selection of a few that we think are particularly interesting. The Anglesey Hotel in Alverstoke The Proprietor of The Anglesey Hotel in Alverstoke will give a Talk and Tour of this magnificent period built hotel which was used by Queen Victoria. 12th September, book 023

“Heritage Open Days is the perfect way to round off a scorching summer in England,” says Loyd Grossman, Patron of Heritage Open Days. “Everyone loves taking a peek behind closed doors and Heritage Open Days offers the chance to discover stories from the past in every city, town and village around the country.”

9252 2944 or email tickets@ gosportheritage.co.uk. The Town Hall A fantastic chance to visit the Civic Wing of Gosport Town Hall to view items, which are not usually visible to the public. These include artifacts such as beautiful silverware, magnificent paintings and the other unusual and historic gifts. 12th September, book 023 9252 2944 or email tickets@ gosportheritage.co.uk. Below Victory’s Water Line Join one of HMS Victory’s tour guides for a unique chance to go below the water line. Walk under 3500 tonnes of ship and view Victory’s keel at close range for a completely different perspective of the ship. 12 – 15 September. To book: 023 9283 9766. groups@historicdockyard.co.uk

Shedfield Old Tower This 184-year old tower is all that remains of the original chapel of ease at Shedfield. The tower has been meticulously restored after many years of fundraising and a Heritage Lottery Fund grant. 14th & 15th September. No Booking required. Townhill Park House and Gardens, The Gregg School, Townhill Park House Cutbush Lane, Southampton, SO18 3RR Townhill Park House, was built in 1856 and extended in 1912. It was previously owned by Lord Swaythling and is now a school. Tours will be conducted by school pupils. There are 23 acres of grounds, including formal gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll recently renovated by the Friends of the Gardens. 15th September. No booking required.

Court Barn Conservative Club Court Barn Lane, Broom Way, Lee on the Solent, PO13 9NZ. Discover how this 16th century listed building has developed over the past 400 years from a court barn to a farmer’s family home to today’s use as a social venue. Guided tours lasts approx 45mins. 12th, 13th & 14th. Book 023 9255 0448, courtbarn@btconnect.com Bay House – Gosport’s only stately home, this was a stylish retreat from the grime of Victorian London. Visitors can look beyond its current use as a senior school to view evocative photographs and period features of the house, explore the estate grounds and pet cemetery. 14th and 15th September. No booking required. Motor Launch Medusa – a tour of the restored ship which led Americans to Omaha Beach in 1944. Medusa is the last of her class in sea-going condition. 12th to 15th September inclusive. Book 023 9252 2944 or email tickets@gosportheritage.co.uk. Steam Pinnace 199 A restored naval steamboat, again thought to be the sole survivor out of 634 vessels of her type. Restoration volunteers will be on hand to talk about the project. 13th & 14th September. No booking required. The Diving Museum No2 Battery, Stokes Bay Road, Gosport, PO12 2QU

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Libraries Fareham: Osborn Road, Fareham, PO16 7EN. 0845 6035631 Mon 9am-7pm Tue 9am-5pm Wed 9am-5pm Thu 9am-7pm Fri 9am-7pm Sat 9am-5pm Sun closed

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RECycling Segensworth Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Barnes Wallis Road, Segensworth, PO15 5TS. 01489 589396 8am-7pm from 1 April to 30 September 8am-4pm from 1 October to 28 February 8am-5pm from 1 March to 31 March Closed 25 & 26 Dec, 1 Jan Hedge End Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Shamblehurst Lane, Hedge End, SO30 2AD. 01489 780028 8am-7pm from 1 April to 30 September 8am-4pm from 1 October to 28 February 8am-5pm from 1 March to 31 March PLEASE NOTE - Hedge End HWRC opens at 9am on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Closed 25 & 26 Dec, 1 Jan

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