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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.
face, so it’s important to use products specifically designed for the neck, which are generally more concentrated and powerful.
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On The Stage
Your guide to Professional and Amateur productions close to you
BOX OFFICE NUMBERS Ferneham Hall, Fareham
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Theatre Royal, Winchester
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The Point, Eastleigh
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DICK WHITTINGTON 15-18, 22-24 Jan A traditional and colourful panto – with added rats – for all the family. Plaza Theatre Romsey 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 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 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 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 19-21 Feb Stage One bring to life the Disney teenage feel-good classic. Ferneham Hall, Fareham
Waterside Theatre Company Sleeping Beauty 29th – 31st Jan A fun filled, marvellously magical, cunningly cool, punchy pantomime right on your doorstep. A special discounted price for children aged 11 and under at only £5 per ticket for any performance. Tickets: £8.50 for Wednesday 28th Jan, then tickets are £10 (£8.50 for concessions) for www. watersidetheatrecompany.com THE SOOTY SHOW 1 Feb Izzy Wizzy Lets get busy! Joining the nations favourite bear will be Sweep , Soo and Sooty’s TV Partner Richard Cadell -who will be attempting to keep Sooty from getting up to mischief! Ferneham Hall, Fareham 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 FAUST 13 March Performed by the critically acclaimed Swansea City Opera, with their 10th Anniversary Tour. This production is set in the Victorian Gothic era and accompanied by chamber orchestra. Theatre Royal, Winchester. THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE 21-28 March Trust and betrayal collide catastrophically in this awardwinning black comedy set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway. Contains scenes of domestic violence that some people may find upsetting. Chesil Theatre, Winchester JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS 24-28 March A hilarious and heart-warming comedy about football, friendship and finding your way. Contains Adult themes. Suitable for ages 14 and over. The Plaza, Romsey 3
Discover What’s On ROMSEY GHOST WALK 7 Jan, 25 Feb 7:30pm Starting at the Plaza Theatre, Romsey A 90 min 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 WEDDING FAIR EXTRAVAGANZA 11 Jan, 11am to 4pm St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton SO14 5FP 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 TREASURE TROVE – A TALK 16 Jan, 2:30pm Town Hall, Romsey Hosted by the Romsey & District Society. A talk by Tim Craven about the amazing story of the Southampton City Art Gallery.
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WEDDING - RHINEFIELD HOUSE HOTEL WEDDING FAYRE 18 Jan, 10:30am to 3pm Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7QB Rhinefield House Hotel in The New Forest is one of the most perfect fairytale wedding venues in Hampshire. On the day potential brides and grooms will be able to meet and discuss their requirements for their special day with exhibitors offering a wide range of wedding services. £2 entry includes free bridal goody bag. 01903 366163 NORTH SOLENT AND LEPE NATURE WALK 23 Feb, 1-3pm Lepe Country Park, Exbury SO45 1UZ Learn about the wildlife that winters at Lepe and enjoy a rare visit to the National Nature Reserve next door for a guided walk. £5.50 02380 899108 (B) THE POPS BIG BAND 24 Jan, 7:30pm Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton SO40 3ZX The Pops Big Band was created from the well-known Pops Incorporated UK Orchestra which has performed sell out concerts in 2012 & 2013. They will be performing music and vocal items of all styles including Swing, Jazz, Blues, Latin and contemporary pieces. £10/£8. £5-Under16s. 02380 874874 UPCYCLING SEWING WORKSHOP 24 Jan, 9:30am to 4pm Minstead Study Centre, School Lane, Lyndhurst SO43 7GJ Do you have old, pre-loved items in your wardrobe and drawers that you can’t bear to part with but know you’ll never use them
again? Give them a new lease of life and turn them into gorgeous new items such as appliqué decorations and cushions, simple bags and purse and fabric jewelry - corsages, rings and necklaces. If unsure, bring it anyway - we may be inspired to find a use for it! £55 each. Bring your own lunch. 02380 813437 BURNS NIGHT SUPPER 25 Jan, 7:30pm The White Horse Hotel & Brasserie, Romsey SO53 2JE Celebrate in true Scottish tradition, Burns Night Supper of Neeps & Tatties with a piper. £35.00 per person includes 3 course meal. 01794 512431 (B) FOXBURY TREE PLANTING 25 Jan & 15 Feb Meet at Half Moon Car Park, off Blackhill Road, East Wellow SO51 6AQ Make your mark on the New Forest landscape. The aim is to plant 20,000 trees between now and 2019. These will be native broadleaf trees including Sessile Oak, Common Alder and Sweet Chestnut. This is no small task so we would like to invite you to help achieve this target. All dates are drop in ‘have a go’ volunteer days and the perfect opportunity to get involved and make a difference. All you have to do is turn up! Please bring stout footwear (possibly wellies), warm clothing that can withstand a few knocks, gloves and a packed lunch. Hot drinks and all tools will be provided. Supervised children over 8 years of age are welcome. Weather dependent. 07967 657006.
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BEAUTY
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
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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.
Your Hands They say that you can tell a women’s age by her hands, so it really is important to look after yours. cont p10
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Skin Logic, located in Romsey is about to celebrate its 7th Anniversary. The salon owner Emma Gray explains a little about her business and the salon’s concept. “I felt there was a real need for more than just a regular beauty salon in Romsey, so I opened Skin Logic almost 7 years ago and it’s been a phenomenal success. We specialise in the most advanced skin care therapies to treat a wide range of skin concerns. We treat lines and wrinkles through to problems with acne and pigmentation issues. I have installed the latest in equipment technology and many of our services are only available in London. Every treatment we offer is as individual as our clients! I am very fortunate that my staff, who are all very experienced therapists, have a real passion for skincare and this is apparent the minute you are welcomed for your consultation. If you would like to book a consultation with me or any member of the Skin Logic team, all consultations are free of charge and offered with our pleasure”.
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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. Limit the exposure your hands and nails have to the elements by always wearing gloves whenever you step outside in cold weather.
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. 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.
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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Waterside Musical Society First rehearsal for the Spring Concert ‘Decades’ is 9 January at Noadswood School, Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF Established in 1968, the Society is based in the Waterside area of Southampton.They rehearse on Friday evenings from January to July, and then again from September to November. The Society has a wealth of musical talent amongst the membership but there are also opportunities for budding Producers, Musical Directors and Stage Managers and for those who’d like to help behind the scenes. New members are always welcome. Provisional dates for their Spring concert ‘Decades’ are 23 April (St. Andrews), 24 April (Dibden Parish Hall) and 25 April (Hanger Farm Arts Centre). Their main production ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ will be held at The Waterside Theatre from 11-14 November. If you’d like to get involved or would like to attend the Quiz Night on 21 February, call Heather Watton. 02380 848529 11
GARDENING
The Truly ‘Green’ Garden by Pippa Greenwood www.pippagreenwood.com
There are so many ways in which you can plot and scheme about all that your garden could have to offer in 2015, but there’s one thing I would ask you to consider: take the plunge, ring the changes and ‘Go Organic’. Many gardeners have decided that they really want to concentrate on natural methods of pest control and the use of natural fertilising materials rather than chemical feeds. And they do it because it works and makes life so much better for the other less powerful creatures and plants we share our space with. Since we moved to our Hampshire garden nearly twenty years ago, I have kept it completely organic and believe me, it really is not difficult. Weed control can certainly be harder as there is no resorting to herbicides such as glyphosate, but if your garden doesn’t have too many persistent weeds, even that
should not be too difficult. If you do have an existing problem then make weeding a regular part of your gardening time and you’ll be pleasantly surprised how speedily you start to get on top of it. True, organic gardening does take a bit more planning and forethought. If you grow vegetables you will need to ensure that you rotate your crops. Just divide the space you have into three or four chunks and then ensure that each year you grow related crops together and then the following year, move each group into a new plot. It also pays to ensure that you really do garden as ‘well’ as you can, avoiding too many short cuts and taking the plant’s health and vigour as a prime consideration. In any part of the garden you need to try to choose plants that really are suited to the site as those grown in unsuitable conditions will be more prone to disease and pest attack. Regular patrols to find problems, so that they can be caught at the early stages and dealt with promptly, mean fewer problems in the long-term and
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should ensure that you catch an infestation of pests or a disease outbreak before it gets too bad. Sprays of certain kinds are ‘allowed’ (those based on soft soap to control certain pests, copper based fungicides to control diseases etc) but most organic gardeners prefer to avoid them altogether. I am a great fan of horticultural fleece. Placed over a crop such as calabrese from the moment you plant it out, you should be able to ward off all the common pests including caterpillars, cabbage root fly and aphids. Traps such as submerged beakers of old beer or milk to catch slugs and sticky yellow cards to trap flying pests, all work well. Of course for many pests there are also biological controls available, plus a whole range of controls to stop greenhouse pests. Keeping the soil in good condition is a must and if you don’t already have a compost bin or heap, get on and make or buy one straight away. The choice is up to you, but I strongly recommend it, for a whole host of reasons, only some of which I have mentioned here.
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Local Groups WARHAMMER CLUB AT TOTTON LIBRARY 18th Dec, (not 1 Jan) 15 Jan Totton SO40 3RS Free Club for 16 year olds and above. Held on alternate Thursdays during term-time. UNCOVER SUNDAYS Sunday evenings, 7:00-8:30pm St. Andrew’s Church Centre, Dibden Purlieu A place for young people aged 14-18, to meet together, explore their faith and dig deeper into what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. On the first Sunday of the month the group joins the adult congregation for a contemporary service with an extended time of worship. 02380 843204 SLIMMING WORLD – HYTHE A warm welcome awaits you. Lose weight whilst eating with your family, friends and loved ones. Wednesday (5:30pm or 7:30pm) Thursday (9:15am) St John’s Hall, New Road, Hythe 02380 862990 Friday (9:30am) St Anne’s Neighbourhood Centre, Warry’s Close 02380 843883 ROSEMARY CONLEY DIET & FITNESS CLUB Tuesday evenings, 6pm Cadland Primary School, Holbury Weekly diet & fitness class incorporating Rosemary Conley’s Low Fat eating plan and 45 minutes exercise session suitable for any level of fitness. 01722 349881 or 07870 517338 14
SATURDAY ARTS CLUB Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton College Arts and Crafts Club with lots of activities to give your weekend a creative kick start! Join local artist Claudia Friend and get arty and crafty with these fabulously fun sessions. Perfect for 5-11 year olds. £5 per session. Call for dates 02380 667683 www.hangerfarm.totton.ac.uk TAEKWONDO CLUB Classes held every Friday, 5-7pm West Totton Centre SO40 8WU These classes are for Children only, ages from 4 to 16. £4 per child with a special family offer of 3 children for the price of 2. Contact Colin Graves 5th Dan Master 07871 875254 or by email on Collingraves36@ btinternet.com BOYS BRIGADE Monday Evenings during Term Time, 5:30-9:30pm Cornerstone United Reformed Church, Hythe SO45 6BR For more information email office@cornerstonehytheurc.org. uk or call 02380 845005 CORNERSTONE YOUTH CLUB Tuesday Evenings during Term Time, 7:30-9pm Cornerstone United Reformed Church, Hythe SO45 6BR For more information email office@cornerstonehytheurc.org. uk or call 02380 845005 Friday Night Youth Club Dibden Purlieu Coffee Shop, at St. Andrew’s with free wifi, big screen Xbox 360/Wii, team challenges, hula hooping, zumba, bake-offs, film nights, trips out and much more. Entry is £1, ages 7-9 from 7pm to 8.30pm, ages 10-13 from 7pm to 9.30pm. Courses on babysitting, first aid, food hygiene and Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Organised by Dibden Youth and The Handy Trust. TABLE TOP SALE Tuesday Mornings, 10am to 1pm Cornerstone United Reformed Church, Hythe SO45 6BR For more information email office@cornerstonehytheurc.org. uk or call 02380 845005 TOTTON AND DISTRICT THREE SCORE CLUB Are you over the age of 60 years? Would you like to join a friendly club for people who are young at heart? For an annual subscription of £10 you could take part in a wide range of activities such as Line Dancing, Progressive Whist, Afternoon and Evening Bingo, Ladies Craft Circle, Sequence Dancing, Water Colour Art Lessons, Solo Whist, Darts, Keep fit, Indoor Bowling and Tennis. Each of these activities cost just 50p per visit. Day out excursions and holidays within the UK are always very popular. Enjoy free afternoon concerts and variety of quiz evenings. Call in and pick up more information and an application form. 02380 865355 www.threescoreclub.hampshire. org.uk
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Design a Blissful Bedroom By Katherine Sorrell luxury ruched bed linen
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
and practical. In a bedroom, however, wear and tear is not such a factor, spills are not such a risk and bare feet are more likely to be the norm. All of which means that this is the ideal place to give your toes a treat and opt for a sumptuous, deep-pile carpet. That said, natural or painted wooden floorboards with a few rugs scattered about (on each side of the bed in particular) is an alternative with masses of character. Whether you use curtains, blinds or shutters, your windows should be well-covered, both for privacy and to avoid earlymorning sunlight waking you up. Sumptuous curtains with a blackout lining will do the trick, as will louvered shutters – which also offer an extra element of security. Roller blinds are plain and simple, and ideal where space is restricted, while Roman blinds pull up in lovely soft folds that give an attractively draped effect. Aim for the maximum storage possible: ideally a combination of floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes with free-standing pieces for
character and flexibility. If in doubt, the only way to calculate exactly how much storage you need is to take a tape measure and calculate square footage for long and short hanging, folded clothes, shoes, blankets, linens and other items. Plan the interior of a wardrobe with the utmost precision, and look for gadgets such as tie racks, belt racks and pull-out trays. If you’re really short of space, clever storage ideas include under-bed drawers, stacking boxes, canvas “tidies” hung on the back of the door, plastic shoe racks stacked inside the wardrobe, and a bamboo ladder leant against the wall for scarves, spare bed linen or clothes. Subtle, flattering lighting is best for a bedroom, and if yours is not quite how you would like it you can make some quick, easy and inexpensive changes such as adding a table lamp or two in the corners, and fitting a dimmer switch to a central pendant. A strong, bright light, on the other hand, is essential above a dressing table mirror (don’t position it to one side – it will cause awkward shadows). cont p18
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For bedside reading, a pair of swing-arm, wall-mounted lights will free up space on a bedside table – some types include tiny, adjustable spotlights so you can enjoy a novel without disturbing your partner. Lastly, to transform a bedroom from boring to boudoir, introduce sumptuous bed linens that are gorgeous to look at and enjoyable to touch – cool and crisp or cosy
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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.
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Roll out the white carpet... ... it’s snowdrop time with the National Trust in Hampshire
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Snowdrops traditionally herald the end of winter and provide welcome assurance that the brighter days of spring are on their way. For that first glimpse of spring in Hampshire from late January to early March, beautiful displays of snowdrops start to appear at Mottisfont, Hinton Ampner and The Vyne. These places, looked after by the National Trust for future generations, are always popular with visitors who come to see the delicate white flowers transform woodland floors. Here are the special National Trust places in Hampshire to enjoy snowdrops:
Snowdrop walks at Mottisfont Drifts of snowdrops appear along the banks of the Font stream of this ancient former priory, where the warmer water creates its own microclimate. Elsewhere, the open acres of the river garden are magically transformed by drifts of purest white. In February, you can enjoy a guided walk through the grounds of Mottisfont and witness the beauty of its wild snowdrops.
Guided snowdrop walks: 7, 8, 14, 15 February, 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm, free upon normal admission charge, no booking required. Mottisfont also contains the National Trust’s newest winter garden, exploring the potential of plants that are at their most beautiful and interesting when most are in hibernation. For information on opening times visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ mottisfont or call 01794 340757.
Snowdrop clusters at Hinton Ampner You’ll find hundreds of delicate snowdrops dotted across the lawn beside the house at Hinton Ampner, which is full of scent and colour even in the depths of winter. Hinton’s previous owner, Ralph Dutton, designed the East Lawn of this garden around the tiny parish church in the grounds. He knew that even in the colder months, the church’s congregation would gather on the grass after the Sunday service, so he planted the lawn with fragrant winter flowers such as daphnes, which have a zingy lime scent and tiny pink flowers. The church border is hedged with sweet box
Sarococcas, which fills the air with a heady honey scent. You’ll also discover delicate winter aconites and colourful crocuses. For information on opening times visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ hinton-ampner or call 01962 771305.
Snowdrop ribbon at The Vyne One of the first sights to meet visitors in early February is a pretty ribbon of pearly white snowdrops that appears at the entrance to these gardens. Further snowdrop displays can be found in the Wild Garden, mingling with yellow-petalled winter aconites. Look out also for floral gems such as yellow winter aconites and candy-pink viburnum, and if you peer upwards into the trees you’ll see great clusters of mistletoe covered with pearly berries. Winter is also a great time to indulge the olfactory senses – seek out the delicious fragrance of flowering daphne and mahonia. For information on opening times visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/vyne or call 01256 883858 To plan a family day out with the National Trust visit: www. nationaltrust.org.uk/southeast. 37
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Discover What’s On SOUTHAMPTON OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS ‘CHESS’ 3-7 Feb, 7:30pm (Sat Matinee 2:30pm) The Nuffield Theatre SO17 1TR With music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the boys from ABBA, and with lyrics by Tim Rice, the story focuses on two chess grandmasters, an American and a Soviet, who fight it out, not just on the chess board, but also over the love of a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other. £14.00 (£12.00 Concessions) All seats £11 on opening night. 02380 671771 MIDDLE EASTERN EVENING 7 Feb, 7:30pm Linden Road Hall, Romsey SO51 8DB This annual wine event will feature a Middle Eastern supper with appropriate wines and music. Tickets £12 each. Please send cheque and email address for e-tickets or SAE to Denise Amery, 5 The Harrage, Romsey SO51 8AE.
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Pinocchio SATURDAY 10 JANUARY 2.30pm & 7.00pm Tickets £9/£7 Conc Follow the astonishing adventures of an adorable puppet who longs to be a real boy..... as M&M Productions visit the brilliant Hanger Farm Arts Centre in West Totton! We are not lying to you when we say this is a very special performance; enjoy it with no strings attached! NUNSENSE AMEN! FRIDAY15- SUNDAY 17 Jan Tickets £12/£10 Conc 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
Forest Forge Theatre CompaNY presents Stardust TUESDAY 20 JANUARY 7.30pm Tickets £12/£10 The magical story of Stardust, written by Neil Gaiman (winner of book of the year prize in 2013) was famously made into a film starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Claire Danes, and Robert De Niro in 2007. Based on the novel, Forest Forge’s show will be brought to you by the same creative team behind their lovely adaptation Anne of Green Gables, earlier this year! In long ago England, amidst tranquil fields and meadows stands the tiny Hamlet of Wall. On the edge of the town, guarded around the clock, a stone wall separates the quiet town from the magical land of Faerie. Here, a young man has lost his heart and mind to the hauntingly beautiful Victoria Forester. And then, in the dead of night, a shooting star falls and breaches the wall of his love, sending him on the adventure of a lifetime. In the luminescent glow of this star he will battle witches, sorcery, and fate, before finding his heart’s true desire. This wondrous adventure for all the family is full of eccentric characters, hilarious and thrilling moments, with haunting music, magic and mayhem.
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