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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!
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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.
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VICTORIAN FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS 27 & 28 Nov, 10-6pm Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Hampshire PO1 3NH Festival favourites are set to return including our largest ever Christmas Market, Fagin›s Real Ale Tavern, Dickensian-style snow covered streets, a traditional Father Christmas (dressed in green) and a wonderland of Victorian characters and entertainment. www.historicdockyard.co.uk CHRISTMAS MARKET 28 Nov, 12-4pm St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Warsash Get into the Christmas spirit at St Mary’s Church. Craft stalls, children’s activities, refreshments in an historic church, with singing by St Mary’s choir in the afternoon. SANTA-SAURUS! 28 Nov, 2-5pm SEARCH, Local & Naval Studies Centre @ Gosport Discovery Centre, PO12 1NS As part of Gosport’s Christmas Lights switch on events come and explore the Christmas Past room sets and meet the festive T-Rex - Santa-Saurus. If you are brave enough, buy a timed ticket from the Gallery from Monday 23 November and come and take your gift from his claws on the day! FREE, just turn up for the room sets. Santa-Saurus tickets £3 per child from Gosport Gallery. RSPCA CHARITY CHRISTMAS FAYRE 28 Nov, 10-2pm Lockswood Community Centre, Locksheath, Hampshire SO31 6DX Gosport Cats Protection have a stall at the fayre. Cats Protection merchandise includes beautiful cat and kitten calendars and Christmas cards for sale, jewellery with a feline theme and quality bric-a-brac. Also beautiful handmade cat beds and gifts. Our volunteers would love to see you. www.gosport.cats.org.uk
CHRISTMAS ART, CRAFT & GIFT FAIR 28 Nov, 11-3pm Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane, Stubbington, PO14 2PP Community Art, Craft & Gift Market, with a splendid array of arts, crafts and gifts on display brought to you by local artists crafters hobbyists and small independent businesses, Refreshments available. Children’s Crafting area, £1.50 per project. Free Entry. 023 9311 6749 CHRISTMAS FAMILY FUN DAY 29 Nov, 10-2pm Portchester Community Centre, PO16 9AD Come and join the festive fun, book to see Santa in his Grotto, make some reindeer food...a host of other great things to do. 02392321787 WARSASH HISTORY SOCIETY 2 Dec, 7.30pm Bartholomew Room, Victory Hall AGM followed by presentation by Marion Emery who will talk about the traditions of a Victorian Christmas with its contrast to today’s festivities. Refreshments & raffle. 01489 573755 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 depart from Alton on a round trip to Ropley and back. (B) www.watercressline.co.uk
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Dick Whittington & His Cat Fresh on the heels of last year’s record breaking pantomime Snow White, Ferneham Hall are thrilled to announce this year’s Christmas show will be Dick Whittington and his Cat! EastEnders and Dancing on Ice star Todd Carty is set to appear as the evil King Rat. Todd is no stranger to playing a baddie, as many will remember him as the villainous policeman Gabriel Kent in ITV’s The Bill, whilst some older viewers will remember him as Grange Hill heartthrob Tucker
Jenkins in the early 80s. Todd is joined by Disney’s Art Attack presenter Lloyd Warbey, who returns to Fareham after playing Herbie the Huntsman in last year’s Snow White. Lloyd had such a great time in Fareham and he can’t wait to be back again, this time playing Idle Jack! A show for all the family, Dick Whittington tells the rags-to-riches tale of a young man and his loyal cat on their exciting quest to find fame and fortune. Will our hero defeat the evil King Rat and his gang of vile vermin? Will Alice Fitzwarren lose her heart to this handsome hunk from Gloucester?? Will Sarah the Cook
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New Monthly Jazz Club comes to Hampshire A new monthly Jazz club is heading to Sarisbury Green Community Centre from November 2015, bringing some of the country’s best Jazz Musicians to the heart of Hampshire. Each month Jazz on the Green will see a live band grace the stage for two hours of Traditional Jazz and Swing music. The venue boasts a licenced bar available throughout the evening, along with seating at tables and - space permitting - a dance floor at the rear of the hall. Each month will
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also see a raffle in the interval. Founded by local Jazz enthusiast Barry Quantrill, Jazz on the Green is a non-profit making venture which aims to bring a new style of jazz club to the South Coast, with the highest quality bands available playing, covered and dressed tables and limited ticket numbers to ensure the whole audience enjoys their evening. Jazz on the Green are also one of the first jazz clubs on the south coast offering online booking, payment by debit/ credit card at the venue and discounts for booking in advance. To book your tickets visit www.jazzonthegreen.co.uk
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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.
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The Solent Singers Following a number of successful and popular summer concerts, The Solent Singers were delighted to be able to present a cheque for £1500.00 to the Memory Café in Warsash to help with their ongoing support for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their carers.
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Portchester Memorial Gardens opened in 2002 and offer a peaceful location for cremated remains to be buried and marked with a memorial. Families lease plots in their favourite area of the six acre garden - such as the Garden of the Sea with its sculptural anchors and wooden jetty - and choose from a wide range of personalised memorial stones. The sympathetic team at the familyrun Portchester Memorial Gardens are experienced in helping families to create fitting, lasting tributes, so to discuss your requirements, call 01329 828250.
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money" they all said, so I shelved the plans, but held the thought. Then in 1994, I'd just finished a world tour for Brian May and his "Back To The Light" solo album, when I got the call from Peter Chegwyn at The Gosport Festival asking me to put together a "Jam session" for the Friday Party Night. I decided to have a go at something more organised and called on Brian May's Band - Cozy Powell (drums), Neil Murray (Bass) and Jamie Moses (gtr). From the very start of Chris Thompson (Manfred Mann's Earth Band) singing "Davy's on The Road" I knew it was the start of something!
accepted. I then went along to see an old drumming mate of mine, Larry Tolfree play with Kiki Dee and he introduced us. By the end of the evening she was on board as well. That became the template for all the artists that joined us rapidly; either an introduction, or recommendation from a friend, or me just walking up and asking outright if they wanted " a night of fun". That sounds too saucy to turn down, right? Word soon spread how The SAS band was a great night for artists and audience alike and we have gone from strength to strength.
The rest is a continuing history of The SAS Band featuring some of the best singers in the world, singing the best songs.
Is there a running theme with the songs chosen? Our Motto is "Maximum Fun, Minimum Grief". The songs chosen are either the biggest hits, or the songs the performers most want to play. I often ask the artists if there are any songs they've loved forever, or that have been major influences on them. Just recently we worked with Mel C (of the Spice Girls) and she wanted to sing "River Deep, Mountain High" (Ike & Tina Turner), as it was her Mum's favourite and she had also loved it as a child. She had a blast performing that song.
How did you go about choosing artists to perform with you? The line up of the first gig in 1994 was completely dictated by the artists that I could approach directly. I didn't want to go through management, as I knew they would refuse me. Chris Thompson had worked with us on some of Brian's tour dates, so he was my first call. I knew Tony Hadley vaguely from Queen days and I bumped into him at The Jazz Café in London. He said he wasn't doing a lot since Spandau Ballet had split and I knew he was generally up for a laugh, so I asked if he wanted to join us and he
Who are the biggest All Stars in your line up? Too many fab ones to list, but it's always nice to work with Jeff
Beck, Roger Taylor and Roger Daltrey. Our regular favourites also are Madeline Bell, Chris Thompson, Patti Russo, Kiki Dee, Tony Hadley,Tom Robinson and Midge Ure. A while back we were the houseband for "The Meltdown Festival" at The South Bank and in one evening got to work with Ray Davies (The Kinks), Paloma Faith, Sandie Shaw, Carl BarĂŁt ( The Libertines) and the legendary Ronnie Spector (The Ronettes). It doesn't come any more fun than that. Well... except maybe playing along with Stevie Wonder on his version of "Happy Birthday" for Nelson Mandela at Radio City in New York!! What do you think of mainstream music today? I occasionally watch the top 40 videos on a Saturday morning and I notice that a lot of DJ's are making records these days and that's probably why the production values seem the same on so many tracks. When a production team write and produce artists, they tend to stick to the proven formula, when in reality it's diversity that has always propelled music to expand the boundaries. It is the artists, more often than not, who should be driving the music forward. Look at The Beatles, or Jimi Hendrix - talent, songs and music always came first. Who do you think are the Rock Stars of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chart music? Dunno - not many stay around long enough for me to form an opinion. In recent years, I have had time for Vintage Trouble, James Morrison, Paulo Nuttini and Bruno Mars is definitely an exciting talent, who I think will be around for a very long time. More recently, Royal Blood have caught my ear and let's not forget the magnificent Adam Lambert- a true star in my opinion. I think he has the vocal chops and musicality to stand astride the whole range
of music today. It was interesting to see how easily Queen took his dance track "Ghost Town" and gave it their own unmistakeable twist and how the new version thrilled both Queen fans and Glamberts alike. See it live on youtube from the recent South American Tour. Do you play other instruments than the keyboard? I still play guitar and I used to play trombone, which I took up after seeing the band "Chicago" play at the last Isle of Wight festival. Their trombonist, James Pankow became an instant hero of mine and when I eventually met him I became a quivering teenybopper, just like a "One D" fan in front of Harry Stiles!! As I age, I think I might have a go at push button chromatic Harmonica like Stevie Wonder. It's very tricky though and will probably need a few years on a porch, practising! What are your plans beyond the current tour of SAS Band? I am currently cataloguing my collection of personal photos, stage clothes, instruments and tour memorabilia for an exhibition due to open in November at The Portsmouth Guildhall called "Spike Edney - from Landport to Live Aid". This exhibition will chart my musical career from my first band in the 1960's, through the tours with iconic soul Legends of the 1970's then on to the world tours of The Boomtown Rats, Dexy's Midnight Runners and Duran
Duran, plus my longstanding association with Queen and the launch of The SAS Band a.k.a. Spike's All Stars. I've also been threatening to write a book telling the whole gruesome story in gory detail, so I'd better get that rolling before I start to forget the best bits!! Is there a band today that you consider as talented as Queen? Queen are unique and I'm not sure if anyone else can rival them. Bands these days don't really get the chance to develop and grow as artists, as they used to. Careers seem to last a couple of CD's at most before the artists are discarded by an ever more fickle music business. Having said that I do have a lot of time for "Muse". Who would be your dream line-up for the SAS Band? My mind boggles at the thought, but I regret not ever managing to get Steve Marriot (Small Faces) before he passed and some day I would really like to get Joe Walsh, Robert Plant, Steve Winwood, Peter Frampton, Alison Moyet, Lisa Stansfield and Terry Reid onstage with us - at different times!
www.sasband.com SAS Band will be playing at Portsmouth Guildhall, on 8th December 2015 at 7pm
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Finding gifts for the “Nothing I need” Brigade By Kate McLelland
“There’s nothing I need. Don’t buy me anything.” It’s the festive season, and not buying anything just isn’t an option, unless you want to feel like a cross between the Grinch and Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas morning. But what do you get for those friends or family members who genuinely seem to have everything? I’m not talking a mansion, a yacht and a Ferrari: just all the things required for comfortable, everyday living.
There comes a time in everyone’s life when it’s likely that they will have collected all the knickknacks, gadgets and gizmos they’ll ever need. So what are the options when it comes to buying an original gift for the man or woman who says “There’s nothing I need”?
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Buy a gift voucher It used to be that gift vouchers could only be exchanged at one particular retailer, but those days are long gone. The “Love2Shop” voucher can be spent in over 20,000 UK locations, including restaurants, hotels, spas and leisure resort (www.highstreetvouchers.com).
Can’t afford any of the above? If your Christmas gift budget won’t stretch to the items mentioned here, consider giving the gift of your time. Buy a small gift box and enclose a note promising to do something for the recipient: a couple of hours of gardening; baking a cake every week for a month; decorating the spare room. These gifts are a far cry from a boring box of toiletries or a shirt and tie set, and at least you’ll win Brownie points for original thinking. You’ll also avoid the dirty looks and long silences that come from having taken the “Nothing I need” brigade’s protestations a bit too literally!
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Discover What’s On A VERY MERRY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS 1, 8, 15 Dec, 10.30-12.30pm Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER Children get to help make a traditional Christmas pudding in the farmhouse, decorate the parlour with traditional Christmas decorations, and listen to a traditional Christmas story before receiving a stocking with traditional Christmas goodies. (B) For children under 4 years old. £9 per child, 1 free adult per child. CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT 4 Dec, 7pm-11pm Portchester Community Centre Hampshire PO16 9AD Come and celebrate at our fabulous Christmas Party Night. Celebratory drink on arrival, sit down buffet style meal, crackers, music and bring your own alcohol making it a brilliant evening if you are on a limited budget. 02392 321787 SPINNAKER TOWER COMEDY CLUB 4 Dec, 7pm/9pm Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TT Christmas Special. James Alderson introduces Matt Forde & supported by Jonny Awsum! A brilliant way to kick off your festive celebrations - 4 great comedians, a trip up the tower, food, and a glass of bubbly and a cracker - either come at 7pm for all that, for just £30 or arrive just for the comedy at 9pm for £15! What a deal! 07736326326 www.spinnakertower.co.uk 42
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. COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT STAUNTON 5 & 6 Dec, 12 & 13 Dec, 19-23 Dec Middle Park Way, PO9 5HB Enjoy festive fun around the Park. Make seasonal crafts in the Elves’ Workshop, complete the Christmas trail and visit Santa to receive a gift. 02392 453405 CAROLS & FESTIVE FAIR 5 Dec, 7pm The Anglian Cathedral at Old Portsmouth Enjoy the angelic voices of choirs singing both traditional and contemporary carols, together with the opportunity sing some carols yourself. Tickets £5 available from The Rowans Hospice or any Rowans Hospice charity shop. 023 9223 8532 fundraising@ rowanshospice.co.uk www. rowanshospice.co.uk CHRISTMAS FAIR 6 Dec, 11-3pm Wickham Centre, Mill Lane, Hampshire PO17 5AL Once again, the Wickham Christmas Fair is being held on the first Sunday of December. There has been overwhelming support from traders, many of whom were at last year’s fair. We have attracted many new stalls with fresh ideas for Christmas. So, whether it is an unusual gift or seasonal produce you are looking for, there is sure to be something for everyone. Refreshments & Free entry. 01329 833688
DICK WHITTINGTON 11 Dec to 3 Jan Ferneham Hall, PO16 7DB Dick Whittington tells the rags-toriches tale of a young man and his loyal cat on their exciting quest to find fame and fortune. www.fernehamhall.co.uk THE MANOR FARM NATIVITY Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER 11 & 12 Dec, 6.15pm & 7.30pm Using live characters and a selection of favourite carols, the nativity story unfolds on a 30 min guided farmyard tour, followed by a chance for children to meet some of the farm animals. The evening tour begins with mulled wine and squash and a festive mince pie on arrival in the farm reception theatre. (B) Adult £8.00, Child £5 (includes refreshments on arrival) Suitable for ages 5+ CELIA CROSS GREYHOUND TRUST COLLECTION 12 Dec, 9-4pm Locks Heath Shopping Centre, SO31 6DX Collection in aid of greyhound rescue. Our lovely hounds will be in seasonal spirit and dressed to impress, so pop along and give them a Christmas cuddle. www.celiacross.co.uk 01483 222832 FAREHAM PHILHARMONIC CHOIR Saturday 12 December 2015 7.30pm, Holy Trinity, Fareham Fareham Philharmonic Choir will be giving their annual ‘Choir, Carols and Christmas’ concert to all comers, and there will be carols for audience to sing. Tickets £9.50, £7.50 (conc) and £2 (under 16 and students) from the FPC box office 01329-664948, choir members, or on the door on the night.
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