Discover Bitterne & West End Feb/March 2015

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Inside this issue Mothering Sunday Around the World

Look Back in Nostalgia

Recipe for Love

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Discover What’s On QUIZ NIGHT 6 Mar, 7-11pm Hedge End Club, Bursledon Road SO30 0BR A range of quizzes and puzzles to get your brain working, including general knowledge, anagrams and picture puzzles. A ploughman’s supper is included, there is a bar with great value drinks available for you to purchase and a basket raffle with some fantastic prizes!!

Teams of six, £12.00 per person.

01489 880881 ext204 HOLIDAY INN EASTLEIGH WEDDING FAIR 8 Mar, 11am to 4pm Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9PG The Holiday Inn Eastleigh have spring, summer and autumn wedding fairs. £1 entry. 02380 560073 NATURAL HISTORY ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP 14 Mar, 10am to 4pm Swanwick Lakes Education Centre, Swanwick SO31 7AY Explore the techniques used to draw and paint natural objects using graphite and watercolour paint from antlers and horns to feathers, stones and shells. Ideal for people wanting to keep a seasonal / nature sketchbook.

01489 570240 STORY TRAILS Story Trail - Percy the Park Keeper- One Warm Fox 18 & 19 Mar, 11am to 12noon Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Percy the Park Keeper – One Warm Fox. A short walk for 2

pre-school children with a craft activity, drink and biscuit. Please meet at the shop. All children must be accompanied by an adult. £3 per child. Normal parking charges apply. 02380 455157 (B) SHAKESPEARE – A TRAIL OF TALES 20-21 Mar, 10am to 3pm (Fri) 10am to 5pm (Sat) Tudor House & Garden, Bugle Street SO14 2AD Drop in throughout the day and experience the delights of the Shakespeare. Some of Shakespeare’s best loved characters are scattered throughout our beautiful historic venue living out their famous stories. Can you find them all as you journey through the house and gardens? Free but Museum Entry applies.02380 834536 TOUR AND TEA AT TUDOR HOUSE 22 Mar, 2-4pm Bugle Street, Southampton SO14 2AJ Full one hour tour of the house and garden including the attic and cellars to discover more about the wonderful history that spans over 800 years. Enjoy a hot drink, scrumptious scone with lashings of jam and cream. Steep staircases. £7.30 each. 02380 834536 HISTORY OF JEWISH-CHRISTIAN RELATIONS 22 Mar, 10am to 4pm Avenue Campus, Southampton Jewish/non-Jewish relations is at the heart of the work of the Parkes Institute. This study day will look at the great variety in the relationships between Jews and non-Jews at significant moments in history from ancient times to the present day. A series of case studies will be considered. The Reverend Dr James Parkes

formalised the creation of the Parkes Library and Parkes Centre for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish relations in the 1950s. The Library was transferred to the University of Southampton in 1964. As always, they welcome the opportunity for questions, discussion and debate!

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AN EVENING WITH PAM AYRES 29 Mar, 5pm Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Pam Ayres’ work is funny, and approachable. It sounds simple, as though dashed off, but this is deceptive. Her hair-trigger timing, her eye for the detail of everyday life and for the absurdity therein, makes for an art that hides art. For tickets and further details call the Box Office on 02380 711811

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Mother’s Day Around The World

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk Mothers deserve attention all year round, so as 15th March approaches, we might wonder why we only celebrate mothers on one special day - and if other countries follow suit.

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Our Mother’s Day originates from ‘Mothering Sunday’ (the fourth Sunday in Lent) when people returned to their baptismal ‘mother church’. As this was often close to their parents’ home, over time it became a holiday for visiting family. Flowers were gathered for mothers on the way home, and mums received Simnel cakes (giving the day the alternative title of ‘Refreshment Sunday’, as breaking the Lent fast was permitted). However, Mother’s Day had gradually withered until Constance Smith, inspired by Anna Jarvis’ U.S. campaign, revived it in 1920.

By 1938 Mothering Sunday was celebrated throughout the Empire, and is now widely known as Mother’s Day.

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vary. Unless stated, the countries below follow U.S. tradition, as most countries do, celebrating on the second Sunday in May.

second Sunday before Christmas, children in Yugoslavia tie their mother up, not releasing her until she agrees to give them treats.

Germany Germany, concerned about its low birth rate, introduced Mother’s Day to celebrate women with large families. In 1938 the government began awarding the Mother’s Cross (Mutterkreuz) in bronze (for 4 children), silver, or gold (for mothers with eight children or more). Today Germans celebrate modern Muttertag with a family day out, often ending with dinner at a restaurant.

EGYPT Egypt’s Mother’s Day on 21st March was introduced in 1956, after a journalist heard about a son who abandoned his mother, showing no gratitude for her years of care. It’s now spread throughout the Arab world.

Celebrations include songs especially devoted to mothers.

FRANCE In France, American soldiers introduced their version of Mother’s Day during the First World War, sending so much Mother’s Day mail that a special postcard was created for them.

Originally focussed on mothers of large families, today the Fête des Mères on the last Sunday in May celebrates all mothers, who traditionally receive a cake shaped like a bouquet of flowers. Sweden also celebrates on this day. Their Red Cross sells plastic flowers in aid of deprived mothers.

ITALY In Italy, mums receive a heartshaped cake while families in Finland go out early to gather flowers for their mums. On the

NEPAL In Nepal, children return to the family home on Mata Tritha Puja or “Aama ko Mukh Herne Din” (meaning “to see Mother’s face”), on the last day of Baishak dark fortnight (April/May). They make breakfast for their mothers and give them gifts, favourite foods and new clothes. Those who have lost their mother visit Mata Tirtha, a sacred site with a pool in which people can ‘look upon their mother’s face’, or visit a local holy site, offering sweets, fruits and money to commemorate their mother. Legends name Mata Tirtha as the place where a cowherd saw his dead mother’s face in the pool while praying - or as the place where Lord Krishna found his missing mother, Devaki (who declared it a sacred place for children to reunite with departed mothers).

USA The USA didn’t keep English Mother’s Day, but Anna Jarvis campaigned for a Mother’s Day in honour of her mother, who had introduced “Mothers’ Friendship Day” after the Civil War. At a church service on the second anniversary of her mother’s death (the second Sunday of May), Anna handed out her mother’s favourite flowers: white carnations. Today a coloured carnation signifies a mother still living while a white carnation honours mothers who have passed away. It became a national holiday in 1914.

AUSTRALIA In Australia, Mother’s Day grew from Janet Heyden’s campaign to give gifts to lonely inmates

of Newington State Home for Women. Schoolchildren in Japan draw pictures of their mothers for a nationwide competition and winning pictures travel the country in a mobile exhibition.

MEXICO In Mexico, Mother’s Day on 10th May - once a pawn in the battle between government and church on modernisation, women’s roles and U.S. materialist influence – now celebrates both mothers and the Virgin Mary. Children often arrive at their mother’s house the night before. Traditionally the day starts with mass before mothers are presented with a breakfast of tamales and atole, a hot drink made from hominy, but many mothers are now treated to breakfast, flowers and gifts at home, accompanied by a song.

PARAGUAY In Paraguay, Mother’s Day is celebrated on 15th May on Dia de la Patria (Independence Day), to honour Juana María de Lara’s role in winning Paraguay’s independence. Similarly, Bolivia’s Dia de la Madre Boliviana on 27th May commemorates the women killed fighting for independence in the Battle of Coronilla.

PARAGUAY In Ethiopia, their ‘Antrosht’ celebration lasts three days, beginning on a flexible date after the rains have ceased (usually October/November). Traditionally, mothers cook a special meal but daughters provide the dairy products, vegetables and spices while sons must bring the meat. After the meal, there are traditional songs and dances.

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Local Groups & Clubs WOOLSTON COMMUNITY CAFÉ First Tuesday of the month, 11am to 2pm St. Mark’s Institute, 37 Victoria Road SO19 9DY This new community cafe got off to a flying start last month with information about local organisations and opportunities, and even a free hand massage or taster session. Bring a friend or pop in to warm up after some shopping. Refreshments served for a small charge. All Welcome - Free WiFi. Free entry. 07920 506341 WESTON ACTIVE TOTS Every Thursday, 11am - 2.30pm The Hope Centre, Weston, Southampton Weston active tots is a parent and child group for 0-5 year olds. The aim of the group is to encourage young children to get active whilst having lots of fun and to interact with other children. Equipment includes climbing frames, large push along toys and ride on toys and for the younger ones there are activity gyms, bouncers and a sensory play.

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COBBLES TODDLER GROUP Every Friday from 10-11:45am Cobbett Road Library, Bitterne SO18 1HL Activities for under 5’s and their parents. £1.50 per family Snack included. Check with organisers for dates over holiday periods.

WOOLSTON SPRITUAL CENTRE Meets every Tuesday The Scout Hut, 261 Spring Road, Sholing SO19 2NZ An independent and free group of like minded people who meet to gather information, education and upliftment. The doors are always open to everyone. Calls for times and more information 02380 440902, 07884482040 POP IN CAFÉ Every Wednesday 10:30am to 12Noon Methodist Church Hall, St. John’s Road, Hedge End SO30 4DG Everyone is welcome to come for tea, coffee and a chat! Also second-hand books on sale for the first Wednesday of the month.

BITTERNE SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Meets every Tuesday, 2-3:30pm and 5-7pm Top of Lances Hill, 390 Bitterne Road Offering the following official services: Spiritual Naming, Weddings, Civil Partnership, Funerals, Memorial Services, Renewal of Vows. Regular events are held such as Meditation Classes, Diving Services, private readings and workshops. 07731938587 SOUTHAMPTON QUITTERS Every Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm Bitterne Health Centre A free NHS Stop Smoking Service offering friendly support. This drop in session meets every Monday. 02380 515221

BITTERNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Second Saturday of each month, 7pm United Reformed Church, near the Bitterne Precinct.

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Look Back in Nostalgia

By Katherine Sorrell Do you yearn for the charming styles of the past? For the pretty patterns and jolly colours, the home-made accessories, the simple good looks that made a home really homely? Then read on for interiors expert Katherine Sorrell’s look at nostalgic style.

Take a look at your floors for a first step towards nostalgic style. Plain or painted wooden boards are ideal, with flat-woven rugs for extra warmth where necessary, though neutral carpets or natural-fibre coverings are a good alternative, while you could opt for stone tiles in hallways or kitchens. On the walls, you might keep things plain and simple with while or off-white paint, or else push the boat out and go for floral wallpaper. A hand-block printed effect, in a palette of light, bright and cheery colours, is particularly effective. For bathrooms and kitchens, painted tongue and groove panelling or white beveledged tiles (laid in a brick bond pattern) work especially well.

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made from pine, oak or Lloyd Loom. Anything too dark or heavy looking can be painted – though make sure it is not too massive and overbearing in the room.

Don’t expect perfection: knocked corners or faded upholstery may even enhance the overall look, while mismatching pieces aren’t too much of a problem provided they fit into the overall aesthetic.

Textiles are often the key to getting nostalgic style just right.

Think plain fabrics combined with ticking stripes, gingham, spots and florals – spriggy or else big, blowsy blooms. Don’t aim for over-co-ordination; instead, a range of complementary colours and patterns gives a suitably eclectic effect. Natural fabrics (such as cotton, linen and wool) are nicest, in a range of weights and effects, such as tweed, canvas, muslin or sateen. Remnants, if you’re good with a sewing machine, can be run up into all sorts of lovely items. Window treatments, for example, are a doddle – just a pair of gathered curtains – while leftovers can quickly be made into cushion covers. Patchwork quilts, of course, are simply perfect in the bedroom, as are Welsh blankets and satin eiderdowns, while knitting and crochet (especially granny

squares) are essential ingredients in virtually any room.

Displays of pretty accessories can be the making of this look, whether it’s spongeprinted ceramics, pressed glass, blue-and-white crockery or enamelware. Modern reproductions are easy to find and not expensive, but more fun can be had in seeking out just the right original bits and bobs, from storage jars to aprons, cut-glass jugs to wooden kitchen utensils, whether it’s at a vintage fair, charity shops or your local car boot sale. Think dressers piled with pretty crockery, a stack of biscuit tins on a shelf or laceedged towels in the bathroom.

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By Alison Runham

It’s Tinnitus Awareness Week from 2nd-8th February, and as the British Tinnitus Association estimates that around 30% of us will experience tinnitus at some point, it’s important to understand it.

Tinnitus isn’t a disease or illness.

It’s a condition causing you to hear continuous or occasional noise that isn’t external. It can be a single sound or several; humming, whooshing, whistling, hissing, buzzing, ringing or even, rarely, musical notes. It may seem like it’s in one ear, both, inside your head or be impossible to pinpoint.

The causes aren’t clear.

Tinnitus is still not fully understood, but it’s more common in people with hearing loss or ear problems - although people with normal hearing get it too.

Normally, your ears send sounds to the brain for processing, but as they can’t tell what’s important, they send unnecessary information. So

your brain learns to filter out what it classifies as background sound, such as traffic noise. Sometimes though, the brain receives too little information and asks the ear for more. This extra information can cause tinnitus. Things which seem to trigger the process are:

Middle ear infections can cause temporary hearing loss and tinnitus, so need to be treated swiftly.

Damage to the hair cells in your ear – these delicate cells decrease with age and can be damaged by exposure to loud noise too, causing hearing loss (which may make tinnitus more noticeable).

Stress and anxiety may make tinnitus more noticeable. Some people first notice tinnitus during emotional upheavals such as redundancy or bereavement.

If you think you have tinnitus, don’t panic.

For more information and support: British Tinnitus Association: Helpline – Tel 0800 018 0527 Email: info@tinnitus.org.uk www.tinnitus.org.uk Action on Hearing Loss: Tinnitus Information Line: Tel 0808 808 6666 | Textphone 0808 808 9000 tinnitushelpline@hearingloss.org.uk http://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/your-hearing/tinnitus.aspx (downloadable leaflets available free) Hearing Link: Helpdesk: 0300 111 1113 Email: helpdesk@hearinglink.org http://www.hearinglink.org/tinnitus 24

Over time, the noises usually disappear or drop to a manageable level. But it’s important to see your GP, who will refer you to the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Audiology specialists. They will usually: • give you a hearing test • examine you • suggest ways to make your tinnitus easier to live with If you suffer from tinnitus, there are plenty of coping strategies to try.

• Get Information and support to help you feel more in control and less alone (see the contacts below).

• Therapies and Techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness or Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT), relaxation, yoga or tai chi can help you tune out tinnitus.

• Hearing loss correction – hearing aids often improve or eliminate tinnitus by restoring sounds you couldn’t otherwise hear.

• Sound therapy: low-level background noise such as music or natural sounds can help, particularly during quiet periods or when drifting off to sleep.

Special CDs, MP3 tracks or purpose built sound generators are available.

• Keeping busy with work, hobbies or friends can make it easier to ignore tinnitus.

• Exercise will keep you busy and may help you sleep, too. Start gradually if you’re not used to exercising.

• Talk about it to someone who understands – this can relieve feelings of frustration and loneliness.

• Live your life as normally as possible. Try not to change your life too much to fit around your tinnitus - if you do, it will take on more importance and you may feel more resentful and stressed.

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