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HealthSpace in Bishops Waltham is on the doorstep of the town’s shops and parking facilities. It offers disabled access and has conveniently located ground floor treatment rooms.

in a range of disciplines including Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture and Counselling. It also boasts a luxurious spa room for Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology and

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HealthSpace opened on 25th September 2015. To find out more, please come in and say hello.

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Christmas habits It’s funny how being frugal becomes a habit and perplexing to others (especially the “young” generation). Christmas is an expensive time and every year in January I snap up Christmas cards, decorations and stocking fillers for sale and hide them away. Then, eleven months later I can’t find them or I forget my canny purchases altogether and end up buying them again! Also, my family laugh every Christmas morning when I admire a beautifully wrapped present, not for how special it looks but how easily I can unwrap it, very carefully, and re-use the paper, folding it neatly and storing it, again, somewhere!

Discover Magazines Ltd Main: 023 8026 6388 www.discovermagazines.co.uk ACCOUNT & DISTRIBUTION Tania Houston Director Direct: 023 8027 6361 tania@discovermagazines.co.uk

I consider myself clever when I buy cards in bulk so I have one for every occasion but I’m still waiting for a ruby wedding anniversary (rare these days!) and I don’t know anyone young enough to be congratulated on passing a driving test. Another false economy.

EDITORIAL/ARTWORK Izzy Ewen Editorial Direct: 023 8001 0222 editorial@discovermagazines.co.uk

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So this year I am going to be decadent and, like a five year old, rip the colourful paper off my presents. I’m going to resist picking up so called bargains in January unless they are solely for me in the here and now (or when I’ve lost weight … ).

I hope you enjoy the articles in this issue to help you plan your Christmas with Planning for Guests on page 24, baking a Stollen Cake and How to Have a Healthy Christmas on page 12.

Your next issue will be in 2016 so an early Happy New Year from the Discover Magazines team!

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SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 14 Nov to 23 Dec Above Bar, Southampton German market of arts, craft and gift stalls, with food and drink. The free festival also boasts entertainment with musicians performing every day. Chalet opening hours 10-7pm, Bar opening hours 10-10pm.

VICTORIAN HUMOUR MAGIC LANTERN SHOWS 14 & 15 Nov, 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER Join us for a very special afternoon of Victorian family entertainment - the very first ‘moving picture’ shows.

Presented by Alan Brindle. Included in normal Farm admission charge.

WINTER FLOWER FESTIVAL 15 Nov Bursledon Brickworks, Industrial Museum, SO31 7HB An Arts and Crafts special Christmas wreath making, table centres - come along and get lots of Christmassy ideas. Event Days prices (which includes entrance to the Museum): Adults £6, Conc. £5, Children £4, Families £15 01489 576248 www.bursledonbrickworks.org.uk SHAKESPEARIENCE: HENRY V 20 Nov, 7.30pm The Berry Theatre, SO30 4EJ A new adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most thrilling plays.

Working with students from 10 local secondary schools, The Berry Theatre’s creative team will bring Shakespeare’s Henry V to life.

For ticket prices and times, call The Berry Theatre box office on 023 8065 2333 or visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk 6

EASTLEIGH CHRISTMAS FUN DAY 21 Nov, 11-4pm Includes the switch on of Eastleigh’s Christmas lights, Santa›s Grotto and a firework display. If you would like a free charity stall in the High Street and Market Street betweeen 11am - 4pm please contact Emma Cotton on 023 8061 1100 or email emma@eastleighbid.co.uk CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 21 Nov Bursledon Village Hall Community Art, Craft & Gift Market with tearoom and children›s craft area (£1.50 per project) Free entry.

023 9311 6749 CURDRIDGE AMATEUR DRAMA PRODUCTION 24-28 November 7:45pm Curdridge Reading Rooms SO32 2HE Play: Cash On Delivery. Dispel November gloom , come to see a rib-tickling, marvellous farce. £8.50 /£6.00 concessions Tuesday only 0781 300 5905 CHAPEL SESSIONS 27 Nov, 7pm The Chapel, Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton Pre Christmas party with blues rock band The Burns Unit back by popular demand. Animals to ZZ Top via Clapton, Santana and the Stones. Tickets 07702980677 or Hantsweb online shop. Chapel Sessions is a community led not for profit occasional music series.

AUTISM HAMPSHIRE CHRISTMAS QUIZ NIGHT 27 Nov, 7pm Hedge End Club, Bursledon Road, Southampton Get your thinking caps on for our fun Christmas Quiz at Hedge End Club.

Only £12.50 per person to include a tasty Christmas platter per team.

This fun filled evening will end with prize-giving and a Christmas raffle (B) georgia.orourke@autismhampshire.org.uk

WINE FESTIVAL WINCHESTER 27-29 Nov Winchester Guildhall, SO23 9GH Featuring hundreds of wines to sample, from local producers and top wine estate around the world. £25 per ticket from www.thewinefestival.co.uk

CRAFT & GIFT FAIR 28 Nov, 11-3pm The Gregg School, Townhill Park House, SO18 3RR Annual fair. All proceeds to charity.

02380 472133 www.gregg.southampton.sch.uk GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS 28 & 29 Nov Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER Get Christmas started with us. Why not write a letter to Father Christmas? Have a go at our Pantomime Trail and dress up as a character from Peter Pan in our Pantomime scene (make sure you bring your camera). The farmhouse will also be making mince pies and there will be a Christmas craft activity.

CHRISTMAS ART, CRAFT & GIFT FAIR 29 Nov, 11-3pm The Pavilion on the Park, 1 Kingfisher Road, Eastleigh Products from local artists, crafters and hobbyists. Mobile tearooms. Children›s crafting area (£1.50 per project). Free Entry.023 9311 6749 CHRISTMAS FELT DECORATIONS 4 Dec, 10.30-12.30pm Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER Go back in time and experience life in the 40’s Sit by our cosy range in the lamplight and enjoy friendly company whilst learning new crafting skills. This month is Christmas Felt decorations Come and enjoy making Christmas decorations with a glass of Spiced apple juice and mince pies. Materials provided.

(B) £10 per person for Manor Farm members, £15 per person non-members.

WATERCRESS LINE SANTA SPECIALS 5 & 6 Dec, 12 & 13 Dec 19-23 Dec, 24 Dec The Mid Hants Railway, SO24 9JG See Santa on a steam train as you take a one hour round trip through the scenic Hampshire countryside. Santa visits every child at their seat with a special gift. Includes white wine and mince pie for the grown-ups and soft drinks for the children. No queuing to see Santa! He will visit you in your seat! Depart from Alresford on a round trip to Medstead and back, or departe from Alton on a round trip to Ropley and back. (B) Fares include all booking fees. Book tickets at www.watercressline.co.uk Continued on page 50

Little Red Riding Hood

by Mike Kenny Directed by Owen Calvert-Lyons

Friday 11 December Thursday 24 December Tickets: Full Price: £11.00 Child: £9.00 Over 60s: £9.00 Student: £9.00

It’s Christmas Eve at Grandma’s house and what a big wardrobe Grandma’s got…

Grandma’s house makes funny noises and what a lot of clothes Grandma’s got…

It’s impossible to sleep when there’s a tale to be told about big hungry wolves that would swallow you down in one gulp.

Join us in your pyjamas, slippers, onesies or dressing-gowns, for

a tale packed with special pies, smelly fur coats and donuts. A story with a whiskery Grandma and waldeinsamkeit. Yes that’s right, waldeinsamkeit!

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INTERVIEW

James Morrison James Morrison came to fame in 2006 with the hit debut single ‘You Give Me Something’. After a year or two out of the limelight, he’s back with a new single and album. He talked to the Evening Breeze’s Lucy Ambache about fame, fitness and Frozen.

Where have you been? It has been ages!

I kind of just wanted some time away. I felt like I was losing my mind a bit. I’d been on tour and making albums constantly for nearly eight years so I just wanted some time off with my kid. She was getting big and I just thought I’d rather live with screwing my career up and having a few years out than being a rubbish dad.

I thought that was only a mum thing!

No I definitely felt it! I needed the break anyway and I’ve come back with more energy and I want to do it again, rather than just having to do it.

What do you think of the current crop of Brits that are doing so well?

Good. They’re good enough to make me feel nervous.

It’s funny that the sound that you had when you established yourself is really “now”. You are almost ‘before your time’. <laughs> I think when I came out, it was still quite poppy with a little bit of soul in there. It’s just one of those things. I just did what felt right at the time.

How has it changed from those days I guess it’s not so ‘sweet’?

The single Demons is far from sweet!

I was quite distraught over that period of time. I’ve watched the DVD about 50 times – the first time I watched it I loved it. The worst point was when nine of her friends were round our house having a Frozen party! I even went to a Frozen themed birthday party and I asked the girl there whether she was sick of singing the songs – and she said “this is the last day I’m doing this!”. So even the people doing it are sick of it!

What’s in the future then?

Getting ready to do gigs really. I’ve got a bit of rust – although I’m fitter than I’ve ever been. Before, I’d only run if somebody was chasing me! I can run 12 miles now, and box a little bit, and lift slightly heavy weights!

The video’s dark but the message behind the song is I think the opposite. It’s about owning your own demons and not letting them get the better of you. It was quite poignant for me because when I was writing the album, I was close to a point of letting all those things in my head take over - I’m rubbish, I shouldn’t do it, I’m not good enough - they nearly got the better of me. So that song sums up those months of writing.

Have you got into this celebrity macro-biotic diet thing as well?

Your little girl and my little girl both love Frozen!

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Take the Pressure Off • Buy presents throughout the year, even on holiday; gift shops may stock something unique.

• Try to resolve family conflicts beforehand.

• You can’t please all of the people all of the time, so ask everyone involved (including yourself) what one or two things really makes their Christmas.

Agree on a plan that includes these things, plus exercise and group activities. Allot tasks to ensure one person doesn’t do everything.

• Bake and freeze food in advance where possible.

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• Rub fruit and vegetables clean – don’t just rinse them.

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• Make sure nobody skimps on washing (and drying) their hands. Germs love damp.

• Ensure that meat between the breast and thigh of your turkey isn’t pink, and that juices are clear.

• Adhere to ‘use by’ dates and check food carefully when beyond its ‘best before’ date.

• Don’t leave buffet food out for more than four hours.

• Chill leftovers rapidly and reheat them thoroughly (just once).

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Dinner: • Avoid fat-laden starters and the salt shaker.

• Keep portion size sensible and stop eating just as you start to feel full.

• Poultry fat is predominantly in the skin, so prick it then cook it on a rack, above the escaping fat.

• Use vegetarian sausage mix rather than sausage meat in stuffing.

• Forget goose fat roasties. Use a healthy oil spray or cook jacket potatoes.

• Microwave, steam or boil vegetables in minimal water until just soft. Add herbs or lemon juice rather than butter.

• Use low salt gravy mix and remove fat from meat juices before adding them.

• Keep Christmas pudding portions small and add low-fat custard, crème fraîche or Greek yogurt rather than cream or brandy butter.

Christmas Party or Tea: • Swap traditional mince pies for filo or open-top versions.

• Swap breaded or battered snacks for savouries made with herbs, light dressings and marinades.

• Choose tomato-based dips or make creamy dips with yogurt or crème fraîche.

• Avoid crisps, salted nuts and chocolates; choose plain popcorn, rice cakes, pretzels, unsalted nuts and fruit dipped in chocolate (preferably dark).

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YOUNG PEOPLE’S CENTRE & INFO CAFE The Youthouse, Moorgreen Recreation Ground, West End, SO30 3ED Tues 6:30-8:30pm - Senior Youth Club 13 years + Weds 6:30-8pm - Junior Youth Club 8 years till 10 years Thurs 6:30-8:30pm - Pre’nagers 11 years till 13 years A variety of indoor entertainment such as X-Box, Wii, computers, sporting equipment, table tennis and many other games.

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HAMBLE VALLEY BRASS REHEARSALS Every Monday, 7:45-9:30pm D@rt Centre, Wildern School, SO30 4EJ Hamble Valley Brass is a friendly, non-contesting brass band that welcomes all brass and percussion players. £5 a month subscription charge.

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SARISBURY CHORAL SOCIETY Every Thursday, 7:50-9:20pm Community Centre, Sarisbury Green A mixed choir of about 35 members. Rehearsals are friendly and relaxed. St. Paul’s Church, Sarisbury Green. New members of all abilities are always welcome.

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HEDGE END FLOWER CLUB First Tuesday of the month (not January), 7pm 2000 Centre, St. John’s Rd, SO30 4AF Flower arranging demonstrations, talks and practice evenings.

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NIGHT OWLS WILDLIFE GROUP Every 2nd Thursday, 5:30-6:45pm Fairthorne Manor, Curdridge, SO30 2GH Near a fire pit with access to a stream and pond, the Night Owls Wildlife Group gives parents and 5–14 year olds the chance to explore our extensive woodlands with our experienced forest school leader.£3.50 per child or £6 for an adult and a child. Light refreshments provided.

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Child Maintenance is usually money that the parent without the main day-to-day care of a child pays to the other parent. That said, sharing the care of your children and buying things directly for them, school shoes and uniform being classic examples, can also be included in family-based arrangements.

The best option for separating or separated parents is for arrangements to be made on a voluntary basis.

For example, when couples separate and the father (normally although not always) moves out of the family home, he could continue to pay the mortgage as an alternative to maintenance. The same could be said of school fees and household utility bills.

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Factors taken into account when determining how much is paid will include: • Your gross weekly income • The number of children you must support • Whether any other children live with you perhaps children of a new partner for example • If your children stay overnight with you It is worth bearing in mind that where parents cannot agree the maintenance payments, the CMS will impose arrangements and they charge a £20 administration fee for the privilege! The CMS add 20% to the paying parent’s liability; 4% is deducted from the receiving party’s award. So if the assessment requires the paying parent to pay £100 per month, in reality they will pay £120 and only £96 will benefit the children. Surely this must incentivise parents to make arrangements directly if they can?

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For the ultimate in gorgeous apples, pears, plums or more, the fruit needs to be freshly picked and sun-warmed - so grow your own and make some good looking additions to your garden, even when space is limited. There’s no need to have a massive plot or an orchard to grow fruit trees…

You can grow fruit trees in surprisingly small spaces, especially if you don’t grow them in a classic tree shape, but train them. Training them into espaliers (several sets of horizontal ‘arms’), cordons (single main stems grown at an angle) or fans (with branches trained into a fan shape) means that you can grow many varieties of apples and pears up against a suitable vertical surface such as a wall, fence or set of sturdy wires.

You could also train fruits like apples to make a neat edging for a bed or border about 45cm above ground level (called ‘stepovers’). A step-over apple grows to a height of about 30cm and is trained to forms two horizontal ‘arms’, which will bear a smallish crop of fruit. Try step-overs around the edge of your vegetable plot or flower bed.

To make a real feature of fruit, use a tree to create a decorative and productive arch. Buy an inexpensive bare root cordon (straight stem) or a ‘whip’ fruit tree of your favourite variety, pair it with another variety that is a suitable pollinator (check with the nursery) and plant one on each side of the arch, training

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them in as they grow. It will look pretty when in blossom in spring and will bear tasty fruit too.

Provided you get the right rootstock (see below), you can grow fruit trees in large containers. The container needs to be big - a half-barrel at least - and have drainage holes kept clear using a few inches of broken china or ‘crocks’ at its bottom. Good quality loambased compost such as John Innes No.3 will work well, but help to keep it well aerated and free-draining by adding 2550% multi-purpose loam-free compost.

It is essential to choose fruit trees on the right ‘rootstock’, as this determines the ultimate size and vigour of the tree. Apples are complicated, but as a rule, for step-overs, cordons, dwarf bushes and trees in containers try the extremely dwarfing M27 though weak varieties may fail in poor soil or if not well pampered.

For bush, cordon, espaliers and half-standard try the dwarfing rootstock M26, while for a cordon, an espalier on poor soil, arches and bush trees try the semi-dwarfing MM106.

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However, that doesn’t mean that you have to max the credit card out this Christmas. So, here are our top picks for great value skin and body care gift sets, starting from under a fiver.

A gift for your mum Pai have released a limited edition version of their bestselling Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil, for £22.

This oil is the darling of the beauty media and packs a pretty powerful anti-aging punch. It’s the most concentrated rosehip oil on the market, and has been shown to offer visible skin healing benefits, including improving skin firmness, and minimising the appearance of scars, stretch marks, sun damage and fine lines. It also feels lovely to apply.

For your sister Neal’s Yard Uplifting Jasmine & Ylang Ylang Organic Collection includes a shower gel and body cream, and is a real bargain at £15. As well as smelling absolutely divine, the products are very nourishing, so are ideal for the cold winter months. Packaged in a pretty gift box, this set is sure to go down a treat.

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Stocking fillers If stockings are still the best part of your Christmas morning, you’ll love Narynda’s sample pots. Choose between the Body Care Pack at £5, and the Face Care Pack at £7.50, then just wrap each item separately. They both offer great value for money, and are ideal for a weekend away. Narynda’s products are formulated from some of nature’s finest skin soothers, including oat oil, grapefruit oil and beeswax, so they’re a good choice for sensitive skin.

Secret Santa The prettily packaged soaps by Akamuti are 100% natural and handmade. The Rose Beauty Soap Bar contains shea butter, olive oil and cocoa butter, along with luxurious rose oil. A bar costs £4.75 and is a much more thoughtful choice for a co-worker than the usual box of chocolates or gift voucher.

For a friend Who wouldn’t want to receive the gift of beautiful hair?

KMS California has released three gift sets this Christmas, each containing a shampoo, conditioner, two styling products and a hair accessory. Choose the desired results from Tame Frizz, Moist Repair and Add Volume.

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Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Winchester is a must-visit destination for all those wishing to experience a traditional Christmas. The city justly claims to be England’s Christmas Capital and its Cathedral is at the heart of the festivities with a stunning Christmas Market and Real Ice rink dominating its beautiful and historic Close.

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Thursday 19 November – Tuesday 22 December Christmas Market Now in its tenth year, find over 100 beautifully decorated wooden chalets stunningly situated at the foot of the Cathedral in the historic Inner Close brimming with Christmas gifts, decorations, and festive foods. Open every day from 10am, closing 6pm Sunday – Wednesday and 7.30pm Thursday – Saturday.

Thursday 19 November – Sunday 3 January Ice Rink 1 hour sessions include free skate hire. Minimum age limit is 4 years although sessions for 2+ are available. Tickets are from the Cathedral Box Office on 01962 857 275 and online.

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Saturday 19, Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December at 6.30pm Cathedral Carol Services The first service is ticketed (a limited number of tickets for the public will be available from Monday 23 November from the Cathedral Box Office on 01962 857 275 (not online). The remaining two are not ticketed and all are welcome.

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Friday 25 December Christmas Day 8am Holy Communion, 10am Choral Mattins, 11.15am Sung Eucharist and 3.30pm Choral Evensong.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT 13 Dec, 2.30pm Thornden Hall, SO53 2DW West End Singers and musical director Alex Silverman present an afternoon of musical delectation at their Christmas Concert. Tickets are available using PayPal at www.westendsingers.co.uk or from 023 8040 4881. Adults £10 Concessions £9 - Children free.

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BOXING DAY WALK AT HINTON AMPNER 26 Dec, 10am Hinton Ampner, SO24 0LA Our Head Gardener will guide you on this 4 mile walk around our estate, which is now open 363 days a year, taking in panoramic views of the Southdowns as well as our stunning woodland. You will be rewarded with a glass of mulled wine and minced pies on the walk. (B) £10 CHRISTMAS WEEK WALK 30 Dec, 10.30-12.30pm Layby opp the Moors on the Winchester Road, SO32 1SH Informal walk around the Bishops Waltham Moors 01489 890961 janegentry@btinternet.com NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL 31 Dec Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa, SO30 2GA You will be greeted on the red carpet with a glass of bubbly before you are led to your table for a delicious 4 course dinner. After dancing the night away, see in 2016 with champagne and fireworks at midnight.

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