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A Door Wedge.

Really?

September is an important month for our children and teenagers moving upwards to nursery, primary or secondary schools, colleges, starting apprenticeships and last but not least university (“not least” because it’s the most expensive!). It’s a frantic time preparing for new terms (yes, I sewed name tags to gym shorts in the school car park!) and adjusting to different timetables – and that includes the parents, too.

So what’s with the door wedge? Having finished her first year in halls at uni, I asked Hailey, my eldest daughter what items she brought but didn’t need and what she didn’t bring but missed. Top of her list for Lucy was ... a door wedge. Keeping your door ajar encourages friendly “corridor” mates popping their head round with invitations to the pub or impromptu party. If the door is shut they assume you are out and worse, you are actually studying.

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Our Finance article focuses on Managing Your Money at University (see page 20) which I will force Lucy to read as her decision on what bank to choose is based solely on freebies and not interest rates on overdrafts! To maximise Hailey’s words of wisdom, I’ve uploaded her “essential” list to www.discovercommunity. co.uk – if you have anything to add feel free to email me!

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Have You Got The Baking Bug?

By Kate McLelland

In recent years baking has become a bit of a national obsession. With new cakecraft shops opening in our high streets and countless community bake-offs taking place all over the country, it would appear that the UK has been well and truly bitten by the baking bug.

Much of the renewed interest in what can be achieved with butter, sugar, eggs and flour can be ascribed to the BBC’s now legendary TV show, The Great British Bake Off, which features a team of amateur bakers taking part in progressively harder challenges over a period of ten weeks. The first episode of GBBO traditionally kicks off with “Cakes” and it’s fitting that this aspect of baking should open the competition, as cake making and decorating has become one of the most popular hobbies in Britain today.

Cupcakes are especially popular: decorated with butter cream icing, sprinkled with edible glitter and often topped with exotic decorations, they can easily be turned into individual, quirky masterpieces. These little cakes can even be displayed on a multi-layered framework

(a “cupcake tower”) in place of a traditional wedding cake.

The name “cupcake” first appeared in an American cookery book published in 1796. They were so named because they were baked in pottery cups, ramekins or moulds, the size of a small teacup. Their popularity was revived in the 2000s thanks to the US TV series “Sex and the City”, when lead characters Carrie and Miranda scoffed cupcakes from New York’s famous Magnolia Bakery as they discussed their love lives.

These days you can buy special tin moulds for cupcakes and it’s possible to experiment with a huge range of recipes. Try them out on family and friends, or if you’re feeling ambitious you can even enter the National Cupcake Championships. You can view the entry guidelines at www. nationalcupcakeweek.co.uk but hurry, as the deadline for entries is 15th August.

7 Although many people enjoy pottering alone in the kitchen, trying out new recipes and finding original ways to decorate their cakes, The Great British Bake Off seems to have inspired a real enthusiasm for communal baking, whether that’s about learning together or indulging in friendly competition.

You can look up cake decorating courses in your local area by going to www. cakedecoratingcourses.co.uk or alternatively visit your local library to find out if they hold a list. If you fancy getting away from it all in order to really focus on your art, then there are a number of cake decorating short breaks and holidays available, with one day courses costing from around £100 (not including accommodation).

If you want a real holiday experience you could sign up for a cake-making course in France, with accommodation and meals included for £649 per person. See www. frenchcakebreaks.com for more details.

For those who simply don’t have the money to spend on courses there are a number of tutorials on YouTube (www.youtube. com) that will teach you everything you need to know, from creating a basic cake mixture to advanced piping techniques.

If you don’t enjoy learning alone, you can always invite a friend around to experiment with you, or get together with neighbours

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Discover What’s On THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 28-30 Aug, 7:30pm (Saturday Matinee 2:30pm) Ferneham Hall, Fareham PO16 7DB STP Musicals return to Ferneham Hall with their third in an Andrew Lloyd Webber trilogy of musical theatre hits. Last year they brought us Cats and Starlight Express. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love the Phantom holds for his beautiful protégée Christine is so strong even she cannot resist.

Enjoy the mesmerising score and striking costumes... but watch out for falling chandeliers! £12/£10.

01329 231942 DOLPHIN DAY 28 Aug, 11am to 3pm Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport PO12 2AS Explore HMS Dolphin’s history, create your own dolphin to take home and learn more about the Royal Navy Submarine’s service connections to these friendly mammals. Free with a valid museum ticket. www.submarinemuseum.co.uk JETHRO – UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL 30 Aug, 9:30pm G Casino, Gunwharf Quays PO1 3TZ After selling over 4 million stand-up comedy DVD’s to date, you can now experience Jethro’s serious nonsensical twaddle in person! £30pp plus booking fee. www.grosvenorcasinos.com

BLACKDOWN HOUSE Blackdown Lane, Upham SO32 1HS Sun 31 Aug (2-6pm) A 5-acre family garden. 100m long colourful successional herbaceous border set against a flint wall. Well established wild flower meadow with orchids and butterflies. Part-walled working kitchen garden with new summerhouse and resident call ducks, orchard with free range hens and sunny terrace.

Alpacas and Jacob sheep roam the parkland. Adults £4, children free.

ROWANS HOSPICE SUMMER FETE 31 Aug, 12:30 to 4pm Purbrook Heath PO7 5RU Summer Fete for all the family.

Many stalls ranging from traditional tombolas to the creative and vintage and with a full programme of entertainment.

Refreshments available or bring a picnic. Free entry and organised car parking. 023 9223 8532 or fundraising@rowanshospice.co.uk WEDDING FAIR EXTRAVAGANZA 31 Aug, 11am to 4pm St Mary’s Stadium, SO14 5FP The Mike Channon Suite and the Terry Paine Suite host this Fair with Fashion Shows at 12 and 2pm. Free Entry - Register online for Fast Track Entry Free Goody Bag & Wedding Planner for every Bride to Be! www. dreamweddingfairs.com UPHAM FARM SO32 1JD 31 Aug (2-6) Established 1½-acre garden with mature trees and shrubs.

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Features incl a ‘hot’ border, a new woodland garden and an exciting extension to the wild-flower meadow with mass plantings of ornamental grasses leading down to a lake. Together with a traditional orchard, rose garden and productive kitchen garden.

SOUTHSEA GARDERNS Portsmouth PO4 0PR 6 July (2-6), 6 Sept (4-8) Gardens in this group: 85 & 87 St Ronan’s Road Open Two town gardens conveniently next door to each other. Each has a distinctive style, with different designs showing what can be achieved in an urban setting. No.85 is a city garden with a classical twist, featuring a Neptune water feature in a pool of smoke. The ‘insideout’ garden at No. 87 shows busy urban living at its best with a permanent outside fireplace.

Both gardens have won national landscape design awards.

Combined admission £3 (July), £5 (Sept), children free.

BEE & HONEY WEEKEND 6-7 Sep, 10am to 5pm Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon SO31 1BH Get close to a beehive; try your hand at rolling a beeswax candle and taste delicious local honey with the Fareham & District Bee Keepers Association.

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9 INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE 6 Sep, 9:30am to 12Noon Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath SO31 6DX Buy and sell anything and everything at car boot prices without the worry of too much rain or sun as it is Indoors! Adults 30p, Under 16s free. 07901 501509 DINOSAUR DERBY 7 Sep, 1:30-5pm Denmead Scout Hut, PO7 6JU Fun day out for the family. Stalls, refreshments, beer tent and Dinosaur racing that everyone can get involved in. £1.20 per family. www.denmeadscouts.com GRUMPY OLD WOMEN CRAFT & GIFT FAIR 7 Sep, 1:30-4:30pm Waterlooville Community Centre PO7 7AY Many different stalls to delight everyone.

THE TROJAN WOMEN 10-20 Sep Titchfield Festival Theatre PO14 4BG A modern version of the 2,400-year-old tragedy

by EURIPIDES. www. titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com WHITELEY WAGS 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30pm Whiteley Primary School, Fareham Formed in 2010, ladies of all ages are enjoying fun, friendship and inspiration. Ages from 25 to 80! They recently celebrated the World Cup by making glamorous carnival inspired headdresses and masks using feathers and glitter before tucking into a Brazilian – themed street food buffet of coloured popcorn, brigadieros, creamy lemonade and salsa.

Samba music got everyone in the party and football mood and the

Saturday 30th August 2014 The Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Portsmouth. PO2 9QA

Entry 10am – 3pm Adults £2.50 Kids £1.50 Under 3’s FREE

football table proved a big hit. www.whiteleywags.co.uk DEREK ACORAH – MEDIUM 12 Sep, 7:30pm Ferneham Hall, Fareham PO16 7DB The UK’s Number 1 Spirit Medium is back due to high demand for an evening of psychic mediumship. His amazing ability has captivated audiences from all over the globe, having packed out venues from near and far, where he astounds people with his level of mediumship accuracy. Tickets £18.50 from 01329 231942 CELEBRATE ROALD DAHL DAY 12-13 Sep, 4-6pm Gosport Discovery Centre Family drop-in activities at SEARCH. Meet the Enormous Crocodile and Fantastic Mr Fox, dress up as Dahl’s Characters and draw like Quentin Blake.

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Discover What’s On FORT BROCKHURST – HERITAGE OPEN DAY 13-14 Sep, 11am to 3pm Gosport PO12 4DS Explore this vast Victorian fort and learn its military/social history. Activities for children.

Bring a picnic! 023 9258 1059 SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 12- 21 September Mayflower Park SO14 2AQ The UK’s largest Boat Show has plenty of opportunities for visitors to get on the water, with activities to cater for those who have never been on a boat to seasoned boaters. There are 100s of boats and craft to see (new, old, and bargains), so you’re spoilt for choice! Boating celebrities, ask questions, seek advice and meet like-minded people who share your passion! The Show is a massive showcase of the country’s latest and greatest products.

There are loads of opportunities to try out products, learn and get out on the water, including Try a Boat, Get Afloat, RYA Active Marina experience and Try a Dive. www.southamptonboatshow.com BUTSERFEST 13 Sep, 11am to 10pm Queen Elizabeth Country Park PO8 0QE The music festival of the year for young people between 14-18 years. Attracting nearly 3000 young people from in and around

Hampshire every year this drink and drug free festival is a fantastic day out for teenagers. £20. www.butserfest.co.uk ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FAIR 9th Aug, 9.30am - 12noon Lockswood Centre, Locks Heath SO31 6DX Entrance £1. To book a table, contact sjbooty@yahoo.co.uk SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE DARK AGES 13 & 14 Sep, 10:30am to 5pm Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon SO31 1BH Meet Saxon warriors with their weapons. Learn crafts and skills that will bring history to life for the entire family. Normal farm admission charges apply. 07528 082580 AUTUMN EQUESTRIAN SHOW 14 September Pinkmean Equestrian Centre, Botley SO30 2HA This is a public Equestrian event. Be sure to check the website page for times and latest information, especially in case of bad weather. www.horseeventsuk. com FAREHAM ART GROUP EXHIBITION 16-21 Sep, 10am to 4pm and 6pm to 10pm Ferneham Hall PO16 7DB This group meets on the last Thursday of each month at Trinity Church Hall, Fareham. No meetings in August or November. info@farehamartgroup.co.uk, 01329 317363 MICHAEL PALIN – TRAVELLING TO WORK 19 Sep, 7:30pm Kings Theatre, Southsea PO5 2QJ Look back at Michael’s twenty-five years of exploring the world and nearly fifty years in radio,

television, books and films. £29.50. 02892 828282 HILL TOP Damson Hill, Upper Swanmore SO32 2QR 20-21 Sep (2-5pm) 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. Potted specimen plants and interesting annuals. Adults £3.50, children free. 01489 892653 WEDDING BOOT FAIR 20 Sep, 10am to 1pm Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath SO31 6DX Buy and sell your pre-loved wedding items from Wedding Dresses to table decorations. A hall full of fantastic ideas and great bargains!! Adults £1, Under 16s free. 07901501509 TOY & TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIR 21 Sep, 10:30am to 2:30pm Eastleigh Leisure Centre SO50 9NL The South Coast’s largest Toy Train and Collectors Fair. Plenty of free parking and good food available. Up to 70 tables of diecast, railway , books and much more under one roof. Bring your unwanted diecast or railway items to trade or sell with our dealers.

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11 A CHILDREN’S WAR 20-21 Sep, 11am to 4pm Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon SO31 1BH Welcome to a child’s eye view of life in the 1940s. A chance to discover what life was like for children during the war. Hands on activities and demonstrations throughout the day and why not follow the Time Traveller’s Trail to discover more about a child’s life on the Wartime farm? 01489 787055 SOUND OF MUSIC 23-27 Sep, 7:30pm (Sat Matinee 2:30pm) Ferneham Hall, Fareham PO16 7DB A family favourite presented by the ever-popular Fareham Musical Society. Founded in 1983, the Society now has over 80 members and will always welcome new members. Tickets £14/£12/£11.50 from 01329 231942 THE ROWAN HOSPICE GALA EVENING 27 Sep Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ A glittering occasion not to be missed! The Anniversary Appeal Gala Evening and Auction at the home of Henry VIII’s favourite ship. fundraising@rowanshospice. co.uk THE WELLBEING FAIR 27 Sep, 11am to 2pm Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath SO31 6DX Try a Tui na taster massage, flower essences, Tarot readings, Colour readings, Crystals, Hot stone massage, Reflexology and more. Adults £1, under 16s free.

07901501509 THAT’LL BE THE DAY 1 Oct, 7:30pm Ferneham Hall, Fareham PO16 7DB This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a

fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, mixed with loads of new zany comedy routines to produce a show with a real feel good party atmosphere. £23/£22. 01329 231942 JIM DAVIDSON – NO FURTHER ACTION 7 Oct, 7:30pm Ferneham Hall, Fareham PO16 7DB Very few comedians could turn the worst year of their life into a resounding success.

Fresh from winning the most successful ever series of Big Brother by a landslide, comedy king Jim Davidson has done exactly that. It promises to be the most outrageous, hilarious and insightful show Jim has ever performed. Tickets £23.50/£21.50. 01329 231942 RAMBLERS WALK – WICKHAM CIRCULAR 8 Oct, 10am Start at Wickham Centre PO17 5JZ 7.6 miles with picnic or pub lunch at Miners Arms, Funtley.

Grid Ref: SU575118. 01794 512983 FAREFIELD GROUP WI AUTUMN MEETING 9 Oct Fareham United Reformed Church PO16 7DG Guest speaker, Trisha Lewis.

Refreshments. £1.50. 01329 512549 ISLE OF WIGHT LITERARY FESTIVAL 16-19 Oct Cowes PO31 8AZ Invited guests will include author Charles Spencer, brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales; Neil Oliver, presenter of ‘Coast’, Philip Hook from ‘The Antiques Roadshow’ and writer and former politician Ann Widdecombe. www. isleofwightliteraryfestival.org

MIND BODY & SPIRIT FAYRE 18 Oct, 10am to 5pm Victory Hall, Warsash SO31 9HW Holistic therapies, foot, tarot and angel card readings, healing, handmade soaps, jewellery, handbags, clothes, plus celebrity animal psychic, Jackie Weaver.

Refreshments. £2. 07709 264356 HAMPEX 2014 18 Oct, 10am to 4pm Wickham Centre PO17 5AL Stamp and Postal History Fair with more than 25 dealers and Competition displays. Entrance

by Programme £1 at the door (includes prize raffle ticket).

Light refreshments. available.

Event closes at 4pm. www.hpf. hampshire.org.uk/hpfhpx.htm BOOK SALE &

COFFEE MORNING 18 Oct, 10am to 1pm Parish Centre, Alverstoke PO12 2ET In aid of Gosport Cats Protection.

Selection of good quality books, paperbacks and hardbacks, and enjoy a sit down with a nice cuppa. 20p entry.

THE GREAT ALL ENGLAND HORSE PLOUGHING MATCH, COUNTRY FAIR & DOG SHOW 19 Oct, 10am to 4:30pm Bushey Down Farm, Droxford SO32 3QW A great family day out, Adults £7, OAPs £5, Under 16s free.

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Have a Healthy Holiday

By Alison Runham You’ve booked the perfect holiday in the ideal destination. In your dreams you’re already there, sunbathing, sightseeing and relaxing with a good book - but it could turn into a nightmare unless you ensure you’ve got your holiday health covered beforehand.

Holidaying in the UK If you’re holidaying in the UK, it’s easier; food, drink, transport and healthcare are all familiar and there’s no language barrier.

You should still arrange travel insurance though, in case an accident or illness means your holiday is cancelled or cut short.

If you’re planning to go way off the beaten track or hill climbing, check the weather forecast first.

Wear appropriate footwear and ensure you take your mobile (fully charged), warm waterproof clothing and a first aid kit.

Take a map too and make sure everyone knows the route (if only one person does, what happens if they’re injured and lose consciousness, or can’t walk?). Plan walks realistically as you’ll be slower over rough terrain.

These things

sound simple but many deaths are caused every year by ignoring these precautions.

If you’re going to a beach that’s out of the way, check it’s safe for swimming. Concealed rocks and debris can be dangerous and the UK coast harbours creatures that can deliver a nasty sting – check the useful guide to them here: http://bit.ly/1m9uFYJ

Holidaying Abroad Read your guidebook and information from your travel company well in advance and visit http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk at least 8 weeks before departure for specific precautions for your destination. Make sure you’re aware of: • Air travel health and safety Newborn babies and women over 36 weeks pregnant (32 weeks if it’s a multiple pregnancy) can’t travel by air, and it’s also not advised if you’ve had a recent stroke, heart attack, surgery or trauma, or if you have a communicable disease or certain conditions affecting your ears, chest, head or cardiovascular system.

Insurance can become void if you ignore advice about preexisting conditions or conceal them, so check with your doctor.

Inside aeroplanes the air is very dry. Stay well hydrated

and avoid alcohol, as this will dehydrate you and altitude increases its effects. Ask your doctor’s advice if you are concerned about DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or if you’ve given birth in the last two months. The risk of DVT can be reduced by walking, stretching, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and keeping well hydrated.

Compression stockings may also help if fitted and worn correctly.

• Local laws and customs Beware different traffic signals and different laws particularly about standards of dress.

• Food and water safety Always wash your hands before and after using the toilet or handling food, and pack sanitizer gel or wipes in case hand-washing facilities are unclean or non-existent.

If you’re not sure the water is safe, don’t drink it or use it for brushing teeth unless it’s boiled or treated with purification tablets – otherwise stick to bottled water. Avoid ice cubes too.

Choose well-cooked, freshly prepared food where you can (especially if buying from street vendors), and avoid salads, shellfish and ice-cream (unless it’s from a large commercial manufacturer). Thoroughly clean or peel fruit and vegetables.

13 • Health precautions Depending on where you’re going, there may be a risk of malaria and it shouldn’t be taken lightly; it can be fatal.

Use repellents on exposed skin and repellents and/or insecticides around your room and on mosquito screens and your clothing, as mosquitoes may bite through it. Wear long trousers or long-sleeved tops, particularly after dark.

Anti-malarial tablets need to be started before you go and must be continued (sometimes for up to 4 weeks) when you return.

Pack a supply of diarrhoea medication so it’s close by if needed.

• Vaccinations Again, requirements depend on destination; check http:// www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk at least 8 weeks before travel to find specific guidelines for

the country you’re visiting as some vaccines are given in several doses, and factor in other countries you may plan to visit on holiday. Carry proof of vaccinations – some countries will require an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). Hepatitis A, cholera, typhoid and DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and polio) should all be free, but you’ll have to pay for yellow fever, encephalitis, meningitis, rabies, tuberculosis and hepatitis B (unless it’s given as a combined hepatitis A and B vaccine).

• Rules about prescribed medication Always take a copy of your prescription and a doctor’s

letter too, including your personal details, travel dates and details of medication you’re carrying.

• Your healthcare entitlements If you’re travelling to Switzerland or a country that’s part of the European Economic Area (EEA), apply for an EHIC (European Health Insurance) card which entitles you to healthcare equivalent to that provided for residents. Outside the EEA, medical care is usually dependent upon your insurance.

• Sun Protection Most people still aren’t careful enough about this. In hot sunny climates wear a hat and sunglasses, avoid midday sun, stay hydrated and apply high factor sun lotion regularly.

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GARDENING

Grow Your Own Take-Away

By Pippa Greenwood From the garden to the wok

We all know that homecooked food is better for us than a stream of takeaways, but then we all deserve a little self-indulgence from time to time. So why not save yourself the guilt (and some cash!) and grow your own Chinese takeaway right here in your own garden?

Don’t worry – I haven’t turned cookery writer, and I’m not about to tell you how to make spring rolls or chicken chow mein. But there’s absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t grow some of those tremendously tasty and crazily crunchy vegetables that make the backbone of many a Chinese stir-fry... and the great thing is that oriental vegetables do well from late summer sowings, so it’s off to the garden centre (not the takeaway) you go!

Bean sprouts are so easy to grow you could almost do it with your eyes shut. The common types are sprouted mung-beans, and you can either buy packets of seed or do as I do and buy a small packet of the beans themselves from your local health food store. Just soak the seeds or beans for about half an hour, rinse them thoroughly and put a couple of tablespoons in a large glass jar, add a bit of water, and cover the mouth of the jar with

a bit of muslin (or a section from a clean but old pair of tights), secured well with a rubber band. Put the jar in a cool, dark cupboard and, once a day, drain the old water and add fresh. Before you know it the beans will start sprouting sprouts and you’ve got yourself the beginnings of a stir-fry.

Mizuna has got to be one of the most attractive leafy vegetables you can grow. Its green leaves appear soon after sowing the seed in a pot or in open ground, and they add a great spicy flavour to your stirfry – but don’t forget to save a few for adding zing to salads and sandwiches.

And where would your Chinese meal be without pak-choi, that fast-growing Oriental veg that brings a superbly succulent crunch to every mouthful?

It’s another easy vegetable to grow late in the summer: just sow the seeds in a well-forked soil, water, and wait. Thin out as per the instructions of the seed packet (remembering that the thinnings are great to

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eat too), then just pinch off the roots and pop the plants into the wok. Pak-choi also grows well in a container of multi-purpose compost.

Garlic is another essential ingredient. It’s not really the right time of year to plant garlic, but for an unexpected little extra take a few spare cloves and pot them in trays of compost. Keep the compost slightly moist and in a week or two the cloves will start to sprout. What you’re after here aren’t the sprouts, though, but the bright green foliage which adds a definitely garlicy flavour to stir-fries and a touch of colour as well.

Radishes add heat as well as crunch, and there are some lovely oriental varieties such as Mantanhong, which is a British-bred Chinese variety with

a sweet and superbly crunchy bright red-to-pink inner flesh and spherical white roots – great for colour and texture and with a sweet almost nutty flavour.

Sow in open ground or pots from now until early September for cropping in a few weeks’ time.

Spring onions are another classic stir-fry component. Sow yourself some seed promptly and you won’t get a fully mature crop for harvesting this year unless you’re extremely lucky; but what you will get is a superyoung onion that will add both colour and intense flavour to the contents of your wok.

And finally, to add a meaty texture (and some protein) to your ultimate home-grown vegetable stir-fry, why not grow your own mushrooms? Kits for growing both oyster and field

mushrooms are available in many garden centres or by mail order. It’s not always easy to get right, I know, but the challenge is definitely worth it when you have exotic mushrooms growing in your cellar, garden frame, greenhouse, or shed.

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood. com for her “Winter thru Spring” vegetable collection, plants for September, regular advice emails from Pippa, and a range of gardening products including Nemasys caterpillar, slug, ant and other biological controls, Enviromesh & Envirofleece

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ROMSEY SHOW For the first time in its 172-year history The Romsey Show will have a theme: World War One and Hampshire Life 1914 – 1918.

The theme will commemorate the centenary of the start of the First World War and pay tribute to the 350 local ‘boys’ who gave their lives for King and Country as well as reflecting on ahow life would have been for those who stayed behind to keep the home fires burning.

More specifically, the 2014 show will recall the wartime role of Broadlands, which has hosted the Romsey Show since 1919.

The parkland around Broadlands was the

site of a major horse remount depot during WW1, which was responsible for training thousands of horses and their handlers for war work.

In addition, both the Canadian High Commission and the American Embassy will be represented at this year’s event to recognise the fact that their troops were stationed at Broadlands during WW1.

There will be an aerial dog-fight by seven replica WW1 planes, a horse and mule remount display, an 18lb field gun from the Royal Armouries being harnessed and drawn by heavy horses and the WW1 tank that appeared in the film War Horse. As well as music by the Band and Bugles of The Rifles, re-enactments of the work of military farriers, a WW1 padre and FANYs nurses with a 1915 field ambulance.

The WW1 Information Tent will house various static displays. A Garden of Remembrance close to the marquee will be planted with 350 crosses to commemorate those who died and there will be an Honouring the Dead ceremony in the Main Ring.

To add to the atmosphere, everyone attending the show, be they exhibitors, traders or visitors, will be encouraged to dress in period costume (although this is not compulsory) and all the different sections of the show will be reflecting the period, for example, the bakery demonstration in the Food Zone will be offering period breads at WW1 prices!

All this is in addition to all the usual attractions that people expect from a traditional agricultural show like Romsey, which is one of the biggest and best events of its kind in the country with its wonderful mix of horses, cattle, sheep, countryside activities, food show, vintage machinery and over 500 trade stands.

There are also alpacas, pigs, water buffalo, otters, fur and feather tent, caged birds, show jumping, parade of hounds, gun dogs, falconry, fly fishing, ferrets, traction engines, fairground … the list is endless!

Romsey Show takes place on Saturday, September 13th, at Broadlands, Romsey. Children under 11 go free and advance tickets, with massive savings, are on sale from August. For more information, visit www. romseyshow.co.uk

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Stars of the New York Motor Show

By James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk) The New York Motor Show might not be the biggest event on the automotive calendar, but there were some still some treats in store for car fans in the Big Apple.

Land Rover Discovery Concept It was launched on an aircraft carrier, next to a spaceship, with the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop - this launch is a massive deal for the manufacturer.

It’s packed with tech, including augmented reality that can project sat nav directions onto the smart glass windscreen, gesture controls that open doors without touch and the ability to remotely drive the car using a tablet or smart phone. How much will make it into production is unclear, but it’s exciting stuff.

Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe The world’s chief executives are sure to make their next meeting on time thanks to this luxury missile. With 577bhp under the bonnet, the monster S63 AMG Coupe can hit 60mph in just 3.9 seconds.

It has a 5.5-litre turbocharged V8 engine and an interior that’ll please those used to five star hotels. Air suspension, an imaginatively-titled Magic Body Control system and other trickery

helps keep caramel lattes from spilling on Saville Row suits.

On sale in November it will cost £100,000.

BMW M4 Convertible Convertible? Cabriolet? We’re not sure which term the Germans prefer, but all we know is the BMW M4 looks absolutely stunning with its roof chopped off.

The M4 features a clever threepiece folding metal roof and some not-so-subtle design tweaks.

These include quad tailpipes, a larger front bumper and a tweaked kidney grille.

The convertible will go on sale in September costing £60,730 with a 3.0-litre turbocharged six cylinder. The 0-60mph time is now down to 4.6 seconds.

Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary It wouldn’t be an American motor show without some muscle, and thankfully Ford has been taking its protein shakes and come up with this.

The night before the show, Ford chopped one up and rebuilt it on the 86th floor of the Empire State Building, recreating a stunt they pulled off with the original back in 1954.

It’s only available in blue or white, has a retro four speed auto box and chrome detailing. Under the

“hood” is a 5.0-litre V8 producing 414bhp.

Kia Sedona At last, Kia’s not-so-pretty Sedona MPV has been given the same plastic-surgery treatment as the rest of the range. The new model might still be a little bit van-like, but with the trademark Kia tiger nose and smart headlights, it looks a lot more stylish – and it needed it.

The MPV has seating for eight as well as some clever trickery that can fold seats away and remove them.

BMW X4 There were a number of models that didn’t make our top cars of the show cut, and this X4 was very nearly one of them. Let’s face it, the crossover fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

The maker has form here apparently 240,000 people bought the equally visuallychallenged X6. Borrowing engines from the X3, the X4 will go on sale priced from £35,590 – that’s a lot of money for a car only a mother could love. So why’s it included here? Well, we like manufacturers being brave – and revealing this with a straight face was certainly that...

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Going to University?

Here’s How to Manage Your Money Ann Haldon If you are off to university in September, your head will be full of worries and excitement about living independently, studying, and how to manage life in a new city. It might be a little overwhelming at times, but with forethought and planning you can organise your money and get to grips with the financial side of life.

Managing money is often the biggest concern for new undergraduates, but the trick is to know your figures, set a basic budget where you can, and stick to it. One of the first decisions to make though, is which student bank account to open.

Student bank accounts Most of the top UK banks operate specific accounts for undergraduates. In general, they offer 24-hour online banking, mobile apps, and interest-free overdrafts subject to eligibility.

NatWest Uniproof Account • Free arranged overdraft facility of up to £500 in the first term, £750 in the second, and £1000 in the final term • Free Tastecard membership (currently worth £79.99) if you sign up for

online banking and paperless statements. This entitles you to 50% off meals in a range of UK restaurants.

HSBC Student Bank Account • Free overdraft facility of £500 on signing up • Up to £3000 overdraft limit subject to eligibility • Credit interest of 1.5% AER/ gross on the first £1000 in your account Santander Student Account • Free Santander 16-25 Railcard, valid for four years • Interest-free overdraft of up to £1500 per year if £500 is paid into your account at the start of each term • Credit interest of 1% AER/gross on balances of up to £500

Budgeting tips Budgeting is simple once you get into a routine. It just needs commitment, and an awareness of how much you are spending.

The first thing to do is calculate the total of your maintenance loan and any grants, wages if you intend to work, and any money from your parents.

Then make a list of regular bills, such as food, electricity, insurance and books. Also factor in birthday and Christmas expenses, and the cost of running a car if you have one. The money left over is disposable income, but

you need to make sure you don’t overspend.

The main objective is to live within your means rather than splurging all your money at the start of term. Divide the maintenance loan over three months to budget for living costs, and you are halfway there.

Knowing the difference between ‘good debt’ and ‘bad debt’ Knowing how to use credit cards effectively is an important part of managing your money at university, as the temptation to spend without thinking can be overwhelming at times.

The important thing to note is that only paying the minimum amount off a credit card each month allows the interest to build up, and makes it increasingly difficult to pay off what was originally a manageable amount.

Paying off the total amount owed at the end of each billing period gives you interest-free credit for a very limited time, but go beyond this timescale and you could be hit with huge rates of interest.

Paying for higher education is an investment, and remains a popular choice even with the recent increase in tuition fees. You don’t need to be cash-strapped at university or debt-ridden when you leave – just make sure it’s memorable for all the right reasons.

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Sponsored by The Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) and the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) for the category ‘Your Budget Your Garden’, it is part of a scheme to bring to the general public’s attention what is achievable within particular budgets.

Hambrooks Garden Designer Stuart Towner created a Mediterranean themed garden based on the imagery of a classic Greek island with a modern interpretation of the

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Stuart Towner said,”It felt wonderful to be awarded a Silver Gilt for my first show garden but the icing on the cake for me is the realisation that I have created something that visitors to the show Winning Design ‘Halo’ Hambrooks Win Silver Gilt Medal at Hampton Court Flower Show love because they feel it is real – something they could have for themselves.”

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