Discover Bitterne & West End December 2014 by Tania Houston

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Bitterne&West End including Bitterne Park and Midanbury

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SATURDAY STORYTIME 6 Dec, 10:30-11:15am The Berry Theatre, Hedge End Musical storytellers delight children in the story garden with enchanted tales both familiar and new. £3 adults. £3 children. 02380 652333 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS 6-7 Dec, 10am to 5pm Tudor House and Gardens, Southampton SO14 2AD Deck the halls with boughs of holly. Travel back in time to see our staff in Victorian themed costumes, book a slot to meet Father Christmas, kids’ arts and crafts to make and take away and why not try our festive mini-trail. There will be a small charge for some activities.£6 (B) 02380 834242 THE LONGDOWN FARM CHRISTMAS BARN 6-24 Dec Ashurst, near Lyndhurst SO40 7EH Set among the twinkling lights and Christmas trees, excited chicks and favourite farm animals will be making an appearance. See the peaceful Nativity scene, watched over by real donkeys. Father Christmas himself will be waiting inside the Farmhouse Grotto to greet the children with a gift. Under 3s £4.50*, 3-14 years £6.50*, Adults £2. (*includes gift) 02380 292837 2

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WICKHAM CHRISTMAS FAIR 7 Dec, 11am to 3pm The Wickham Centre, Mill Lane With over 50 stallholders present, it will be a fun day for all! Refreshments on sale. Now selling tables for this event. Jules Bridger at www. wickhamcentre.org.uk FATHER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 7 Dec, 11am to 4pm Bursledon Brickworks, Swanwick SO31 7HB A special visit to the museum to see Father Christmas in his workshop. The trip includes the museum, activities and refreshments. Booking is essential for this event - we want to make it really special for you. www.bursledonbrickworks. org.uk (B) JACK AND HIS BEANSTALK 9-20 Dec, times vary between 7pm, 7:30pm, 9pm The Cellar, 78 West Marlands Road, Southampton SO14 7FW Strictly Adults Only Southampton’s naughtiest Panto presented by the Stage Door. Food and drinks packages available. Perfect for Christmas parties. £12/£10. 02380 710648 SPACE LECTURES 10 Dec Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium SO21 1HZ Talks for adults, followed by short planetarium shows. £8/£6 (4:30pm) £10/£8 (6:30pm) www. winchestersciencecentre.org 01962 863791 (B) AFTERNOON TEA WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS 12, 20 and 21 Dec, 2:30pm Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon Father Christmas will be visiting the farm for Afternoon Tea between 2.30 and 3.30pm. Pop in for a chat and bring along your letters to Santa and post them in

the special farmhouse post box. Normal farm admission applies. 01489 787055 TITCHFIELD’S CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 12-14 Dec, 10am to 6pm St. Peter’s Church PO14 4AG Beautifully decorated trees, buy original Christmas gifts and goodies and hear seasonal music. Refreshments. Raffle. Titchfield Puppets, West Hill Community Choir and pianist, Charles Timberlake perform. The Festival ends with the Traditional Nine Lessons and Carols at 6pm on 14 Dec. 01329 846171 FREE LUNCHTIME SINGING CONCERT 13 Dec, 1-1:50pm Southampton City Art Gallery Free. Just drop in and listen to the Southampton Voices Community Choir

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JOHNNY CASH REVISTED 13 Dec Osborn Road, Fareham PO16 7DR Uplifting semi-biographical show that spans five decades of Johnny Cash’s musical career. All the hits with a selection of classic Christmas hits thrown in for an evening full of Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country. £16.00 (£15.00 concessions) 01329 223100

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MUSIC MAKERS CHRISTMAS CONCERTS 13 Dec, 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Village Hall, Hedge End 16 Dec, 7:30pm, Fire & Rescue Centre Eastleigh Formed in 1970 in Hedge End the choir has grown in both numbers and musical expertise. tickets@newmusicmakers.com

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Ableworld Southampton is owned by local businessmen Jeff Newman, Steven Thompson and Chris Hewitt and is located at 42-46 Portsmouth Road, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 9AD. Ableworld is easy and convenient to reach with ample free parking. From spacious premises, Ableworld offers customers a wide selection of quality mobility and homecare products. A local store, staffed by local people is often the place to go for the best service and that is certainly the case here, but Ableworld is also the place to find the keenest prices and enjoyable shopping experience. The store stocks a very wide range of products including larger items such as mobility scooters, wheelchairs, adjustable beds and rise and recline chairs but also many smaller items to help with day to day tasks. They also hold a wide range of products to help with bathing, toileting and dressing as well as a range of continence care products. Ableworld also installs stairlifts and service scooters. Whatever the product, the aim is to help people to lead easier, more comfortable and independent lives. The directors of Ableworld Southampton are all local people who have significant

experience behind them. Jeff’s working history goes back over 35 years and includes retail, construction and hospitality. His most recent role was as a local Franchised Milkman and was 2008 Southern area Milkman of the Year. Many of Jeff’s old customers are similar in age and needs to Ableworld’s core customers. Steven and Chris have had a successful partnership for several years and bring their skills from construction and mechanical engineering into the business, something that will be particularly useful on the stairlift and scooter side of the business. All three directors have undertaken Ableworld’s extensive and rigorous training programme so that they can assess customers correctly and provide the

Jeff has a clear view how he and his fellow directors can help local people who need mobility equipment “Having had daily contact with elderly and disabled customers in my previous occupation, I witnessed several fall injuries and mobility complaints. With our store having good parking and being on several main bus routes I believe our highly visible and accessible superstore on Portsmouth Road, opposite the bus station, will fill a gap in the market and serve as a welcome benefit to the community.” Whatever your needs, you can be assured of a range of quality products from names you can trust. Why not call in? Open 8.30 to 5.30 Monday to Saturday, 10 to 4.00 Sunday you can visit your new Ableworld store at 42-46 Portsmouth Road, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 9AD. Tel: 02380 440000.

An Age Old Story Main: 023 8026 6388 www.discovermagazines.co.uk ADVERTISING SALES Direct: Melanie Tinson 023 8027 6396 Email: melanie@discovermagazines.co.uk

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Editorial ENQUIRIES Visit www.discovercommunity.co.uk and use the Editorial Form under Contact Us Email: editorial@discovermagazines.co.uk This edition of Discover is printed bi-monthly and distributed over two months into Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Midanbury & West End.

My family and I have been fortunate to enjoy fairly good health so when I experienced debilitating back pain Melanie Tinson recently I was new to the world of doctors, referrals and hospital visits. I now fully sympathise with those who struggle to simply walk to the post box. One of our advertisers, Ableworld, is a specialist in mobility aids and told me that January is a particularly busy period for them because families who have elderly relatives to stay for Christmas, thus a longer period than normal, realise they aren’t coping. Ableworld is a new superstore in Woolston (see page 5) and we feature another supplier worth bearing in mind for “senior living” on page 26. Getting old graciously is, of course, what any man or woman hopes for but perhaps a little help is needed? Our beauty article on page 8 focuses on the neck and hands and how to avoid the tell-tale signs of ageing.

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Our skin isn’t the only victim of age, of course. If your windows have gone a bit misty eyed over the years, Cloudy2Clear (page 21) have a fix for that – can’t keep you young but you will certainly be able to see the outside world better! Time is flying by – it’s been three years since I published the first Discover magazine in this area so here’s to 2015!

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Look Younger for Longer Look after Your Neck and Hands By Helen Taylor When it comes to looking younger, we all seem to focus our attention on our face yet overlook our neck and hands, even though it’s these areas that tend to age the fastest. So it’s time to start taking notice of these neglected areas to ensure that you look younger for longer.

Your Neck The skin on your neck is thin compared to the rest of the body, it also has fewer oil glands and can easily become dehydrated. So given that, it’s as important to moisturise your neck as your face, and to extend the application of your daily sunscreen to this area too. Remember to exfoliate your skin regularly - both on your face and neck - as this removes dead skin cells, brightens your skin and improves absorption of your moisturiser. On the subject of daily routines, whilst a regular moisturiser is fine for those looking to prevent rather than cure, if your neck is already heavily lined, you’ll need something stronger. Furthermore your neck requires a different formulation to reverse the signs of ageing than your

face, so it’s important to use products specifically designed for the neck, which are generally more concentrated and powerful. Eating a healthy diet is key to looking younger too, as foods rich in anti-oxidants and Omega-3 acids have been shown to help skin rejuvenation by boosting collagen production something that declines as we age. Smoking is not only bad for your health, but it damages collagen and the constant squinting and lip pursing whilst smoking causes lines to form quickly. It’s no surprise then, that the delicate skin under your chin is damaged as a result.

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Winter weather, central heating, contact with water and the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers all serve to dry out the skin, making your hands look older than they are and feel rough to the touch. If the skin on your hands is suffering you can be sure that your nails will be too. Nails need extra attention during the winter months and if they are dry, peeling and brittle this is a sign that you need to treat your talons to some serious TLC.

up or any activity where your hands are submerged in water; always keep a pair of rubber gloves nearby. Invest in a pair of moisture gloves. Apply an intensive hand cream every night, before bed, and then put the moisture gloves on overnight. You’ll wake up with beautifully soft hands in the morning.

Limit the exposure your hands and nails have to the elements by always wearing gloves whenever you step outside in cold weather.

Each time you wash your hands, dry them thoroughly and then apply a hand and nail cream - same goes for when you have used a hand sanitizer. Make sure you rub the product in thoroughly and don’t forget to coat your cuticles and nails too.

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strong by applying cuticle oil every night. Use a strengthening treatment to help protect your nails from the elements and to give them extra strength. And for a real treat, head to the beauty salon and get a manicure. You’ll feel a lot more enthused about keeping your professionally pampered hands in tip-top condition when they’re looking gorgeous.

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Local Groups 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. It also gives parents/ carers a chance to relax and meet new people. The £2 entry fee includes a snack and a drink for your child. westonactivetots@ gmail.com COBBLES TODDLER GROUP Every Friday from 10-11:45am Cobbett Road Library, Bitterne Activities for under 5’s and their parents. £1.50 per family Snack included. Check with organisers for dates over holiday periods. 12

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 BITTERNE 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. With 185 members from around the world, this society is dedicated to studying and researching the history of Southampton in general, but with particular reference to the City areas east of the River Itchen -

Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Harefield, Itchen, Merry Oak, Midanbury, Peartree, Sholing, Thornhill, Townhill Park, Weston and Woolston. Standard Membership £14 with other rates available. THE STRIKING BACK CLUB Meet on Thursdays 10am to 12Noon. Peartree Church Hall, Bitterne A social club for people who have had a stroke. 02380 398345 HEDGE END FLOWER CLUB Meets on the first Tuesday of the month, 7:15-9:15pm 2000 Centre, St. John’s Road Holding flower arranging demonstrations, talks and practice evenings. New members and visitors welcome. Phone Ann Slade: 02380 558571 JOIN THE WEST END SINGERS Meet every Wednesday from 7:30pm 2000 Centre, Hedge End SO30 4AF They are a mixed voice choir singing mainly a variety of modern music from the charts, films and hit shows. Currently looking for additional male voices. You do not need to read music, just sing in tune. JOIN THE GLEE CLUB SINGERS Meet every Monday 7:15-8:15pm Drummond Community Centre, Hedge End Not a choir but a group of singers of all ages and abilities who like to sing. Singing is very therapeutic and really makes you feel good. Come along and enjoy yourselves. You will be made most welcome.

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TECHNOLOGY

Drop A Dress Size Digitally! Fitbit Charge and Surge fitness trackers

It’s that time of year again: everybody’s on a diet and the gyms are packed with people whose memberships will last much longer than their willpower. But there’s no need to take extreme measures if you overdid it a bit at Christmas: a few well-chosen gadgets can make losing weight much easier. The trick to weight loss is to make little, permanent changes. For example, using an oil mister (from around £9) reduces the amount of oil you use in cooking while a set of measuring spoons and a digital scale can ensure you’re not putting too much of any ingredient into your food. If you can’t bear to give up fried food, go for a low-fat fryer such as Breville’s Halo Health Fryer (£79.99) or Tefal’s ActiFry (£119) which will mean you get all the taste with a fraction of the fat. Gadgets can help you cook healthy meals in other ways, too: if you have a smartphone, an iPod touch or a tablet you can take advantage of stacks of cooking apps ranging from celebrity chefs’ apps to specialist apps such as 14

the British Heart Foundation’s Healthy Heart Recipe Finder, which is free on both iOS and Android. We’d also recommend using a recipe manager such as the fantastic Paprika app to store any good healthy recipes you find online from the likes of the BBC Good Food website. No weight loss programme comes without the recommendation to exercise more, and there are plenty of gadgets designed to help with that too. Fitness trackers can keep an eye on how many steps you take and calories you burn, with devices such as the Fitbit Surge smartwatch (£199) and Fitbit Charge activity tracker (£99) and Nike’s Fuelband (£89) making it easy to track your progress. If you have an iPhone, Nike’s device also enables you to share your progress with friends in private groups. There’s a huge trend for health monitoring in smartphones, with both Google’s Android and Apple’s iPhones offering health tracking apps. In both cases the apps can talk to other devices such as fitness trackers, and

there are plenty of third-party apps for recording your food intake, the workouts you do in the gym or anything else you might want to track and record. How can you tell if your new regime is working? While it’s tempting to climb on the scales every day that’s a bad idea, because our body weight fluctuates quite dramatically from day to day. It’s better to track the longer term trend, and once again technology can help with that: smart scales such as Withings’ wireless scales (from around £80) can help you track your weight loss by storing over 100 readings. The scales are also compatible with smartphones, which can take the readings and turn them into inspiring and motivational graphs. If you really want to see what’s happening to your body, gadgets such as Omron’s Body Logic Fat Analyser (£74) can tell you how much muscle you have, how hydrated you are and how much fat you’re carrying. That’s useful if you’re working out as well as eating well, because muscle weighs more than fat - so your weight might not change but your body composition will.

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Your bedroom is a private retreat, a special place in which to relax, unwind and express your true personality. Our tips from expert Katherine Sorrell will help you make it as comfortable, functional and beautiful as possible First, think about how you use your bedroom – is it just for sleeping, or do you listen to music, watch TV, make phone calls or even work? You will need to allocate space for each different function. Then, consider the atmosphere you want to create – would you prefer a light, bright and airy room, or one that is dark and dramatic? In general, soft and gentle colours are considered most restful, and it is a good idea to avoid loud patterns and clashing shades. A feature wall (perhaps behind the bed head), with either one strong paint colour or an interesting wallpaper pattern, can be a great way to provide interest without going over the top. In high-traffic areas such as halls and living rooms, carpet (if used at all) needs to be hard-wearing 16

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PANTOLAND’S GOT TALENT! 11-12 Dec This talent competition mystery play features a cast of seasonal pantomime characters. There’s a magic act, a singing sweetheart, two evil judges and an audience vote. Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton TREASURE ISLAND 19-24 Dec Anchored at The Point for one week only, this swashbuckling novel comes thrillingly to life in all its sea-fairing glory. Perfect for scallywags aged 5 years and up. The Point Eastleigh ROBIN HOOD 8-11 Jan Join the legendary Robin Hood with his Merry Men and the beautiful Maid Marian as they rob from the rich and give to the poor. Presented by the Mountbatten Players. The Point Eastleigh PINOCCHIO 10 Jan Follow the astonishing adventures of an adorable puppet who longs to be a real boy. You’ll enjoy this very special performance, with no strings attached! Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton

DICK WHITTINGTON 8-11, 15-18, 22-24 Jan A traditional and colourful panto – with added rats – for all the family. Plaza Theatre Romsey

STARDUST 20 Jan A adventure for all the family full of eccentric characters, hilarious and thrilling moments. Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton

ALADDIN 15-18 Jan Westfield Productions are returning with their latest family pantomime. Join the adventures of Aladdin on his quest to meet the Princess whilst helping Widow Twankee in the laundry. £9/£7.50. The Point Eastleigh

CURTAINS 18-21 Feb If you love musicals do not miss this one, proudly presented by award winning ENCORE Youth Theatre.Contains some moderate language. Theatre Royal Winchester

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 24-31 Jan Opposites attract in this 1960s romantic comedy written by Neil Simon. If only all conflicts could be resolved by walking ‘barefoot in the park’. The Chesil Theatre, Winchester NUNSENSE AMEN! 15-17 Jan A thoroughly amusing musical comedy with all of the characters being portrayed by 5 male performers from STP Musicals. Think of it as Mrs Doubtfire enters the Convent. Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton

A BEDFUL OF FOREIGNERS 23-28 Feb A wonderful play - full of flagrant innuendoes and witty puns typical of British humour. The Plaza, Romsey THE SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA 26 Feb Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Quincy Jones, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. Ferneham Hall, Fareham THE HISTORY BOYS 2-7 March Alan Bennett’s hilariously funny and exceptionally moving play about the true purpose of education. Theatre Royal Winchester 37

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CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY NIGHT 13 Dec, 7:30pm Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB Join Silvia & Max for a party night filled with the Spirit of Christmas, mulled wine, mince pies and all the dancing fun you could wish for! Salsa and West Coast Swing, popular Zumba dances as well as the Group Cha Cha. Belly Dancing Performance by Sabrynah! Bar open all night. £10 in advance, £12 on the door. 01962 873603. I’VE SEEN SANTA 16 Dec, 11am to 12noon Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB It’s Christmas Eve and Little Bear can’t wait to see Santa! Blunderbus is proud to present this delightful new show which comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and high energy storytelling. Little people age 3-7 will love this heart-warming tale, but big people will have lots of fun, too. £6 each or £20 for family of 4. 01962 873603 LAKE OF LIGHTS SERVICE 19 Dec, 5pm Canoe Lake, Southsea PO4 9RG The Light up a Life service gives those who have lost loved ones the opportunity to come together to remember and cherish the many happy memories of their 38

lives. The service includes carols and readings. Lights will be floated on the lake to represent all those being remembered. Open to anyone who is bereaved, not just those who have had contact with The Rowans Hospice. 02392 238532. www.rowanshospice.co.uk TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS RECIPES 20 Dec, 11am Winchester City Mill, Bridge St, SO23 0EJ Learn how to make and sample delicious baked treats. Free event. 01962 870057 CHRISTMAS AT MARWELL 22-24 Dec Marwell Zoo SO21 1JH Take a magical journey through Marwell to meet Santa, Mrs Claus and their attentive elves. Prebooking essntial (B) www. marwell.org.uk BRITTEN’S CEREMONY OF CAROLS 23 Dec, 1pm Winchester Cathedral, The Close SO23 9LS Sung by the Girl and Boy Choristers. Free Admission. A retiring collection will be taken. HOLIDAY BOXES 23 Dec, 1-2:30pm Tudor House and Gardens, Southampton SO14 2AD Try making a personalised gift box to give to a loved one or to keep your own trinkets in. Cover a readymade box in festive themed paper and embellish with beads, sequins and buttons. All materials provided. £6 (B) 02380 834242 RAMBLERS - CHRISTMAS DAY WALK WINCHESTER 25 Dec, 10am Start at Chesil Street Car Park SO23 9LP Moderate 7 mile walk. Optional drink and quiz afterwards at the

Black Boy Pub. 07736731792. Grid Ref: SU485291 WWII CHRISTMAS LEAVE ON THE WATERCRESS LINE 26-27 Dec The Railway Station, Alresford SO24 9JG “We’ll Meet Again!” Experience the atmosphere of a WWII Christmas. Join civilian and military re-enactors in song, dance and festive merriment. Adults £17, 2-16 years £9, Under 2s free. 01962 733810 ROMSEY GHOST WALK 7 Jan, 25 Feb 7:30pm Starting at the Plaza Theatre, Romsey A 70 walk from the theatre to the Three Tuns public house, peppered with tales from Romsey’s ghostly past. Led by a guide dressed in Victorian Splendour. All proceeds from this walk will go towards the Plaza Future fund for the maintenance and improvement of this lovely art deco theatre. £7.50. 01794 512987 RAMBLERS WALK – WARSASH HOOK CIRCULAR 10 Jan, 1:30pm Start at Car Park next to the One Stop in Warsash Brisk pace - 8.5 miles of varied terrain with resplendent scenic vistas of the Solent and IOW. 01489 573708. Grid Ref: SU489062 WEDDING FAIR EXTRAVAGANZA 11 Jan, 11am to 4pm St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton Held in the Mike Channon Suite and the Terry Paine Suite, this is an excellent and ideal venue for the 70+ stands that make up this Southampton Wedding Fair. Fashion Shows at 12 and 2pm. Free Entry Free, Goody Bag & Wedding Planner for every Bride to Be! 0800 1777080

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