Discover Locks Heath Jan/Feb 2015 by Tania Houston

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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).

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as adults. Watercolours may be versatile and easy to apply, but don’t expect instant results: you’ll need to spend time learning and practising the necessary techniques, otherwise your paintings may bear an unfortunate resemblance to the artwork you created back in Class 9C! Acrylic paints are similar to oil paints but easier to use: your work will dry faster and you won’t need to use solvents to clean your brushes. Acrylics can be mixed with water, so you can either paint with intense colour or dilute the pigment to produce transparent washes. This medium also dries to a robust finish: acrylic paintings can be safely rolled up without the risk of cracking. Oil paints allow you to create wonderfully expressive images, but using oils can be a challenge for a beginner as you will need to dilute the paint with thinners (white spirit or turpentine) as well as adding a medium, such as linseed or poppy oil, to bind the pigments in the paint and help with the drying process. An oil painting should be built up layer-by-layer, but you must allow time for the layers to dry: it can sometimes take up to five days for this process and during that period you will be unable to work on the

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Discover What’s On 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 SPACE LECTURES AT WINCHESTER SCIENCE CENTRE 14 Jan, 4.30pm & 6.30pm Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium Adult evening lectures on the 2nd Weds of the month at 4:30pm and 6:30pm, each followed by a short planetarium show about the month’s sky. 14 January 2015 Is the All-There-Is all there is? Dr Roberto Trotta (Imperial College London) Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium Tel 01962 863 791 4:30pm lecture £8/£6 and 6:30pm lecture £10/£8. 12

JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL 15-17 Jan, 7:30pm Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham PO16 7DX Based on the life and writings of Jeffrey Bernard. The well-known journalist and Spectator writer awakes to find himself locked in at his favourite pub, The Coach and Horses in Soho. He uses the occasion to share anecdotes of his life with the audience and in flashback form. Contains adult themes and strong language. £10 each (no concessions) 01329 223100

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS: LEE “MEMPHIS” KING 24th Jan, 19.30pm Kings Theatre, Portsmouth PO5 2QJ Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist presents the ultimate tribute to the King celebrating the entire career of the musical legend. Backed by a world class band and featuring large screen projection, this is the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres. Box Office 023 9282 8282 / Group Bookings 023 9285 2232 www.leememphisking.com

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JETHRO 31 Jan, 7:30pm Ferneham Hall, Fareham PO16 7DB Cornish comedy legend Jethro is back, as large as life, and on tour with his very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales for a fun-filled night of adult comedy. £19.50. 01329 231942 SPECIALIST VALUATION DAY 2nd Feb, 12pm – 4pm The Wells Place Centre, Wells Place, Eastleigh, SO50 5LJ Free expert valuations of coins, stamps, antiques, gold, silver, banknotes, watches, postcards, cigarette-cards, medals & militaria, scientific instruments, clocks, jewellery, swords, bayonets, de-activated weapons, pre1900 documents, books & maps, pre-1960 sports programmes & tickets. We urgently want to buy if you wish to sell. No appointment

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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

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