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Both amazing singers Amy Marsden, and S Jay, (aka SAMUEL JONES), From Locks heath, Southampton have been given the big thumbs up by judges at the TeenStar auditions. Along with other impressive acts, Amy Marsden, and S Jay have both made it through to the Regional Finals of the UK’s only singing competition specifically for teens and pre-teens, and both will now be in the running to follow in the footsteps of previous winner Luke Friend and compete for a place in the Grand Final.

TeenStar is an exciting national singing competition searching for the UK’s best teens and preteens singers, singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists of all genres who perform either covers or original material.

S Jay who is only 11 yrs old entered last year’s Teenstar competition and narrowly missed out by just one wild card for a place in the National Finals. He has been a student with Vocademy for nearly four years, where he has been able to develop his singing techniques and skills. He has a very versatile voice enabling him to sing a wide range of songs. S Jay really loves the big powerful songs which really shows off his vocal ability with the wow factor! S Jay has performed at the Bournemouth music festival and sung at many Vocademy gigs. The judges had complimented him on the lovely tone he has.

Amy Marsden, at just 12 years old, has a powerful unique voice which she believes will carry her all the way through the live shows

to the Grand National Final, although Amy has only been singing for 18 months she has she is set to wow the judges with her own version of Wrecking Ball, by Miley Cyrus Amy likes to get involved in community, and recently sang at a fundraising event organized by Vocadamy, The event raised over £1000 for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity. Vocademy’s Dionne Slater commented that “Amy has such a beautiful tone and the control on her voice is truly amazing, especially at her young age, She is extremely talented. Amy also loves musical theatre as she took to the stage last year in the Mayflower Theatre Summer Youth Project, Bugsy Malone. She joined the new Mayflower Theatres Youth Theatre Group and they have recently completed their first musical production “HONK “– the story of the Ugly Duckling.

Amy’s love of singing and musical theatre was born from Stagecoach, Theatre Arts school. Principle Lisa Medhurst said “ It’s amazing how much Amy’s confidence has grown, In just 18 months, from a very shy girl who was happy hiding behind the scenes, to an amazing, very talented, performer who now dreams of performing to thousands in the audience.”

Amy and S Jay both attend Brookfield Community School in Sarisbury Green.

Thousands of hopefuls entered TeenStar nationwide and hundreds of auditionees queued patiently on the day for their turn to impress the judges. Those who made it through the audition stage will now take part in a live Regional head-to-head battle alongside the best talent in their area. They’ll be performing in front of hundreds of audience members and a professional judging panel to win a place at the National Grand Final.

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Designer vs. Budget Beauty Buys

By Helen Taylor

Do you love designer cosmetics? Or do you much prefer a bargain buy? Whatever your preference, it’s worth checking out our guide to when to splurge and when to save, so that you can get the best value - and results - from the products you spend your hard-earned cash on.

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Foundation literally provides the foundation for the rest of your make-up. It evens out your natural skin and covers up flaws - like blemishes and scars - to leave you with a perfect finish. So it’s very important to choose the right one for you.

Everyone needs a bit of colour in their cheeks; fortunately you don’t have to spend too much to find the one that’s perfect for you. Blusher is definitely one of those items that you can save on, Image: Courtesy of because high-end products don’t differ too greatly from budget versions. Just make sure that you choose a natural shade, as cheaper colours can be a little more intense and unnatural if applied too heavily.

Cheap products just can’t beat their costly counterparts when it comes to this all-important purchase, because poorer formulations don’t have the staying power and the true-to-skin colour of pricier versions.

To find the one that’s ideal for you, head to your nearest department store and take advantage of some expert advice.

Find a shade which matches your natural colouring and works best for your requirements - like skin type and coverage.

High-end foundations are formulated with all of these things in mind and come in a variety of true-to-life shades.

Built to solve the problems presented by cheap foundations, these products really are a cut above the others.

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Try No7 Natural Blush Tint Powder £8.00.

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Full, long lashes really do make your eyes look more beautiful, so it’s worth investing in a quality mascara. Cheap mascara is often disappointing because its consistency doesn’t match that of more expensive products, and so leaves lashes looking sticky, clumpy and undefined.

High-end cosmetic companies lead the way in developing the very best formulas and brushes for their mascara, so you can be sure that you’ll see the benefits when you upgrade from a budget brand.

Try Givenchy Noir Couture Waterproof Mascara £22.50.

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Eyeshadow - Save Generally you can opt for wearing cheaper eyeshadow as there isn’t too much difference between budget and more costly versions; as long as you choose neutral shades, as stronger colours can be very harsh and unnatural looking.

Cheap eyeshadow does have a tendency to be more glittery and shimmery though, so be careful using it if you’re a more mature lady because it will emphasise every line and crease around your eyes.

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A good powder sets your foundation and finishes your make-up look, so make sure you splurge and invest in a quality one.

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Why Saving Doesn’t Have To Be Taxing

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

It’s that time of the year when financial talk is all about tax free savings and ISAs. It’s worth listening, because you’re really missing a trick if all your savings are being taxed – so here’s a quick introduction to saving tax-free.

Perhaps you’ve never considered tax free saving before, either because you’re not sure how it works or don’t think you have enough money to make it worth it.

But you’re really missing a trick if all your savings are being taxed – so read on for an introduction to making the most of your savings in the next tax year.

Avoiding and Reducing Tax on Interest If you earn less than your annual tax allowance, you won’t have to pay tax on your savings interest (unless it pushes your income over your tax allowance). But most banks and building societies automatically tax your interest, so register as a non-taxpayer by filling in form R85, found here http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/forms/ r85.pdf, for each institution you bank with. You can check your eligibility at http://www.hmrc. gov.uk/helpsheets/r85helpsheet.pdf.

Don’t forget, children pay tax too – most won’t earn enough to go over their allowance, but parents must fill in an

R85 on their behalf. Remember, if money given by a parent produces interest of over £100 a year, the interest is considered part of that parent’s income.

If you or your partner pay different tax rates, consider putting savings in the name of whoever pays the lowest rate.

Some couples aren’t happy with their savings in just one name, but if you are, it can make good financial sense, particularly if one of you is paying the higher rate tax of 40% or more while the other pays basic tax or none at all.

Tax Free Savings Even if you’re a tax-payer, there are tax-free saving schemes sanctioned by the government which allow you to invest a limited amount each tax-year and receive your interest tax-free.

An ISA (Individual Savings Account) allows you to save up to an overall maximum of £11,520 a year (in tax year 2013-14), either in a Stocks and Shares ISAs (annual limit £11,520) or a Cash ISA (annual limit only £5760 per year – so you may want to invest the rest of your allowance in a Stocks and Shares

11 ISA). Many Cash ISAs now have instant access facilities - handy if you want to save but think that you might need to dip into your ISA. Junior ISAs are also available for children up to 18, but have a lower limit of just £3,720 per annum; those born between 1 Sep 2002 and 2 Jan 2011 aren’t eligible, as they have Child Trust Funds.

Of course, most children won’t pay tax anyway, but one advantage of a Junior ISA is that savings automatically convert into an adult cash ISA when the child turns 18, and then remain tax-free – even if the amount is over the adult ISA limit.

The Government backed NSI (National Savings and Investments) sometimes offer Savings Certificates which give tax-free returns without affecting your ISA allowance. You can also save tax-free with a Friendly Society; their policies often have other features such as life or health insurance, but they are designed for long term saving and investing; charges can be severe if you end the policy early.

Pensions We should all save in a pension, and pension contributions accrue tax relief. You can usually pay extra voluntary contributions into your employer’s pension scheme, and can also pay into a personal pension scheme (either as a top-up or your sole pension). Some pensions will allow you to take early lump sums but pensions aren’t designed for short-term investment, so always check terms and conditions before deciding how much money to commit long term.

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The Green, Green Grass of Home Well, what a winter it has been for our gardens. And your lawn is probably showing the scars of every gale and deluge that has hit us over the last few months.

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Products Greenkeeper uses professional slow-release fertilizers, which have been developed, tested, and fine-tuned on tens of thousands of lawns, golf courses, sports fields and parks. Furthermore organic summer feeds are applied within your schedule at no extra cost.

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starting from square one. A lawn maintenance service can make a significant difference, giving your grass a regular program of TLC.

Cost Yes there’s a fee to pay to a professional, but you’d still need to pay for equipment and fertilisers if you were doing it yourself. And when you take into account the hidden cost of using your time it’s really great value ‘outsourcing’ this service.

You only have to look at this picture – the ‘before’ – then turn to the front cover to see the ‘after’. The results speak for themselves, and with prices starting at just £14 per treatment, what’s not to love? Call Rob at Greenkeeper today for your free lawn analysis.

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Life and leisure are certain to get in the way of a TESTIMONIAL: Superb improvement consistent program in our lawn since you took it over from a of DIY lawncare. previous lawn company. Thank you, your Sporadic attention team are punctual and always give feed back and neglect - even if on the general condition of the lawn. I have unintentional – can passed your details to our neighbour. lead you to find that you are always Mr P, Southampton.

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Your local lawn treatment professionals servicing lawns in your area. “Rob, I am so pleased with the way the lawn has improved.

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Parma Violets

by Jackie Brewster

While Becky was grateful to Carol for giving her a holiday job, she found that buttering cobs was not as easy as they made it look on television. She suspected Carol wasn’t convinced she had what it took to be a success in catering.

“Whatever you do,” Carol warned her, ”don’t let that rat chap in.”

Which seemed both a strange and reasonable request.

Left alone, Becky practised folding napkins until she heard the café door open. An elderly gentleman, smartly dressed, sat down at the table by the window.

Becky took a deep breath, picked up her order pad and walked briskly over to him.

“What can I get you, sir?” she asked. He was wearing a jacket which appeared to be wriggling.

A small furry nose popped up between the lapels.

Becky nearly dropped her pencil.

“Oh, don’t worry about him,” the man said. “He’s fine.”

“Pets aren’t allowed in the café,” Becky said nervously.

She was almost certain this was true because she’d read a sign in the window.

“Roland’s not a pet,” the man replied, browsing the menu. “He’s a guide dog, and they’re perfectly welcome everywhere.”

“But you’re not blind,” Becky said, a little embarrassed.

“Of course everyone immediately thinks of guide dogs for the blind.”

He closed the menu as though he found nothing appetising within it.

“Roland’s an allergy guide dog.

Have you heard of that?”

Becky confessed she had not.

“I am allergic to parma violets,” the man continued confidentially.

“Roland has to sniff my food to confirm it’s safe to eat.”

“Allergic to parma violets?” Becky repeated blankly.

“Dangerously.” The man nodded sagely and tapped the menu.

“Can you recommend anything that doesn’t include parma violets?”

Becky was confused. Parma violets were little purple sweets she had no idea they were also a cooking ingredient.

“I don’t think there’s any in the tea,” Becky said hopefully. The man frowned, “Can you guarantee it?”

She shook her head.

“In that case, it’s a good job I have Roland here.” He pulled Roland out of his jacket and sat him in his lap. He was a funny looking dog, with short legs, a pointy nose and a long body.

“What type of dog is he?” Becky asked.

“He’s an allergy dog, we’ve been through this.” The man waved his hand dismissively. “Be quick with the tea dear, I’ve a plane to catch.”

Becky hurried back behind the counter. Something didn’t feel right about the man and his allergy dog. She hoped he would drink up and go before her aunt returned. After all, the nearest airport was a two hour drive.

She was not in luck. Carol bustled into the café carrying a box of crisps.

“Any customers?” she asked.

“Not really,” Becky lied as she overflowed the teacup.

“So who’s that for?” Carol asked dubiously.

“The gentleman over there.”

Carol turned round and almost exploded.

“Not you again,” she screamed.

“Get that rat out of here!”

The man scooped up Roland protectively. “He’s not a rat,” he said indignantly. “He’s a ferret, and they’re very clever animals.”

“He sniffs parma violets,” Becky added to explain the situation.

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50TH YEAR A CITY It is often thought that a town automatically becomes a city when it has a cathedral or a university or has a large population. In fact it can only become a city when it is granted that status in a royal charter.

Southampton was the third most important port in England in medieval times and enjoyed a rich and varied commercial life. In the 19th and 20th century its role in shipping was world renowned.

In September 1958 the County Borough of Southampton petitioned the Queen for the town to be raised to the status of a city.

On the 7 February 1964 the town received a letter from the Home Office advising that the petition has been successful.

Southampton has received around 30 royal grants of rights and privileges from the 12th century to the present. The Charter granting City Status is dated 24 February 1964 and in 2014 the city celebrates 50 years of city status.

FAREHAM PHILHARMONIC CHOIR CONCERT 5 Apr, 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, West St, Fareham PO16 0EL The choir is giving a concert which includes Mass, Dvorak’s Te Deum and Mozart’s Solemn Vespers. Tickets £12.00, £10.00 (conc) and £2 (under 16 and students), from the FPC box office 01329 664948, Community Action Fareham 01329 213899, choir members, or on the door on the night. www. fpchoir.org MAGPIE’S NEST GIFT & CRAFT MARKET 5 Apr, 10am-1pm Hedge End Village Hall, St John’s Rd, Hedge End SO30 4AF Showcasing a nest of beautiful, bespoke, artisan and unique gifts from talented artists, crafters and small businesses. Also providing a tearoom, face painting and glitter tattoos. Contact Jacqui 07809 757144. Free Entry & Free Parking.

HIDE WITH A GUIDE 6 Apr, 10.30am-12pm & 2-3.30pm Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve, Cliff Road, Hill Head, Fareham PO14 3JT Join an experienced birdwatcher and find out about winter wildfowl and the Haven’s other birds at this time of year. Normal admission rates to reserve apply, no extra charge for the Hide with a Guide service. Pre-booking not necessary. 01329 662145.

EASTER BONNET PARADE AND EGGS-STRAVAGANZA 12 Apr Locks Heath Shopping Village, Centre Way SO31 6DX An incredible Easter event with fun activities for all the family.

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Fareham Farmers’ Markets Fareham has been hosting its own independent Farmers Markets since 1998. Up to 40 local farmers selling their freshly grown and prepared produce on the first Saturday of the month throughout the year from 9am to 2pm. There is also special seasonal Farmers Markets on Easter Saturday. Find the Farmers Market in West Street precinct.

Monday Markets in Fareham Probably the best traditional open-air market in the region, up to 50 stalls can be found in West Street precinct every Monday throughout the year from 9am to 3pm, including all public holidays.

EASTER FAIR Thursday 17 - Sunday 27 April on Southampton Common 1pm-9pm 17-27 April, Monday 21 April 10am-9pm operated by B. Cole & Sons, will also feature the well-established Bank Holiday Monday Market 10am - 9pm. Thurs 24 April is “Crazy Prices” at the fair.

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Isabel at Rose Road

Charity of the Month The Rose Road Association supports local young people with disabilities and their families from across Hampshire. We currently support 400 children with a variety of short breaks – ranging from overnight respite in Oaks and Acorns, community outreach which can include day trips and visits, our Take-ABreak service or our wonderful playschemes!

Rose Road believes passionately in valuing individuals, respecting choices and the celebrating the achievements of our young people.

Hello, my name is Isabel!

“I was a little cheeky and was born prematurely in 2005. My Mum and Dad think I’m an absolute superstar as all the doctors and nurses didn’t think I’d be able to walk or talk and I most certainly can!

I have two sisters and I certainly do my best to keep up with them!

I love being with all my friends at Play PM and having fun with Megs and all the other lovely helpers, I even go for a dip in the pool. We do lots of arts and crafts, going in the soft play room but my favourite thing to do is go ten pin bowling, I am very good at it!

As I have got older I have started to use Rose Road for respite. I stay in Oaks and Acorns which is brilliant – I enjoy playing board games, going to the park and we have even been on trips to the farm. As

soon as I come home I always ask my Mum when I am going again as I love to have a sleep over there and they even have the best fish tank in the world!”

Isabel To enable Rose Road to continue to provide these services we need your help! There are many ways to get involved with fundraising whether it’s selecting Rose Road as your charity of the year, for your business or group, or taking part in one of our sponsored events, every penny really does make a difference so why not join team Rose Road!

For more information about any of our services or fundraising adventures please get in touch! Call 023 8072 1234, email askus@roseroad.org.uk or visit www.roseroad.org.uk

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