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What’s in a Name A lot. As I’ve learned since publishing the local magazine for this area for a good few years now.

When I first launched the magazine in SO18, I called it, unwittingly Discover Bitterne. At the time, my trusty network of distributors was delivering the magazine to Bitterne, Bitterne Park Midanbury and West End but my advertisers thought it only went to Bitterne so I changed it to Southampton East. Well, I was told in no uncertain terms by a few local residents that Bitterne was different from Bitterne Park and West End was a village not part of Southampton and so on. So this is the first copy of Discover under its new name of Bitterne & West End including Bitterne Park and Midanbury.

I hope you enjoy the wide variety of interesting editorial included in your free magazine and please remember that the publication is made possible by the advertisers so if you need a plumber, electrician, cleaner, garage or whatever service please consider a local business and if you find them in Discover please mention so when contacting them.

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DEAN HOUSE Kilmeston Road, Kilmeston, SO24 Wed 18 June, Wed 2 July (10-4) Sun 13 July, Sun 3 Aug (12-4.30) Wed 13 Aug (10-4) The 7-acres have been described as ‘a well-kept secret hidden behind the elegant facade of its Georgian centrepiece’. Sweeping lawns, York stone paths, gravel pathways, many young and mature trees and hedges, mixed and herbaceous borders, symmetrical rose garden, pond garden, working walled garden, with 125 different varieties of vegetable, and glasshouses all help to create a diverse and compact sliver of Eden. www. deanhousegardens. co.uk SPINDLES 24 Wootton Rd Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9HB 21 June, 19 July (2-6) Charmingly small front garden designed to look good in all seasons.

Rear garden built for meandering under rose and clematis covered pergolas, many evergreen shrubs used for

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02393 115181 19 BARNWOOD ROAD Fareham PO15 5LA Sun 29 June (11-4) Greek-style courtyard leads to natural pond with bridge and bog garden, complemented by a thatched summerhouse and jetty, designed and built by owners.

Secret pathways, hexagonal greenhouse and new mosaic seating area. Adults £3, children free. 01329 842156 OLD DROXFORD STATION Soberton SO32 3QU 12 & 13 July (11-5) A restored railway station with wild flower garden in the former track. Established specimen trees, perennials, annuals and bulbs. Raised vegetable beds, greenhouse and a new orchard.

Winston Churchill was based here before D Day. Adults £3.50, children free. 01489 878271 MICHAELMAS Hill Head, Fareham PO14 3HU 13 & 14 July (2-5) Very cheerful, colourful small garden with the ‘wow’ factor.

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7 garden with a wide range of plants with the emphasis on perennials. As pictured in preface of The Gardens of England book.

1-min walk from beach, 5-mins walk from Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve. Adults £3, children free. 01329 662593 BIRDWOOD GROVE Downend, Fareham PO16 8AF Sat 26 July (1-5) The sub-tropics in Fareham!

This small garden is influenced by the flora of Australia and New Zealand and includes many indigenous species and plants that are widely grown ‘down under’! It’s fun too - even children enjoy visiting - as there are lots of frogs and lizards dotted around and, one might even see a possum or koala!

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67 NEWTOWN ROAD Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9GA 16, 17 Aug (11-5) Cross a bridge to a small secret sloping garden with ‘a little bit of everything’. Pond, raised beds, perennials, an old Bramley Seedling under planted with ferns, clay snail, greenhouse, pots and a green-roof on the shed.

We use every corner! An artist’s garden with art work on display.

HAMBLEDON HOUSE PO7 4RU 25 Aug (2-5) 3-acre partly walled plantsman’s garden for all seasons. Large borders filled with a wide variety of unusual shrubs and perennials with imaginative plant combinations culminating in a profusion of colour in late summer. Hidden, secluded areas reveal surprise views of garden

and village rooftops. Planting a large central area, started in 2011, has given the garden an exciting new dimension UPHAM FARM SO32 1JD 31 Aug (2-6) Established 1½-acre garden with mature trees and shrubs. Borders recently renovated with new plantings of perennials. Features incl a ‘hot’ border, a new woodland garden and an exciting extension to the wild-flower meadow with mass plantings of ornamental grasses leading down to a lake. Together with a traditional orchard, rose garden and productive kitchen garden, Upham Farm is well worth a visit.

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Every July Hampshire celebrates its abundance of food and drink through the Hampshire Food Festival, a delicious month-long diary of events for everyone to enjoy.

This popular festival is organised by the county’s food group, Hampshire Fare, with events throughout the county held by local producers, farmers, pubs and restaurants.

Popular events include brewery, farm and vineyard tours, cookery classes and demonstrations, produce markets and tastings, picnics, barbecues and cream teas, jam-making and cheesemaking, and special Festival menus showcasing local ingredients plus much more.

Tracy Nash, Commercial Manager, Hampshire Fare, describes it as the foodie event of the year, “ I’m really excited as the Festival has moved up a gear this year. The quality, variety and geographical spread is brilliant. There’s something for everyone. We’ve seen a lot of our members getting

involved for the first time and quite a few businesses who aren’t Hampshire Fare members coming on board, too. This year is really shaping up to be the best Festival yet!”

There’s much to be excited about. Highlights include an invitation from Lord and Lady Wakeham and Hampshire Fare to a special Local Food Shopping Experience Evening on Friday, 11 July, to be held in the magnificent surroundings of Pinglestone Barn, a 15th century monastic aisled barn.

Tickets are £10 and include a glass of Hattingley Valley fizz with all profits going to Age UK Winchester.

There is also a Vineyards of Hampshire Wine Festival at Jenkyn’s Place Vineyard on Sunday, 13 July and Sparsholt’s, ‘A Taste Of Hampshire’ on Saturday, 19 July with eight leading Hampshire chefs in the

Hampshire Fare Cookery Theatre, including James Durrant (seen on Great British Menu) and Luke Holder (from Lime Wood) plus Kids’ Kitchen and Cake-Off competition judged by Harry the Junior Bake-Off winner.

The Festival starts from 25 June with a theatre menu and performances in the gardens of The Thomas Lord, West Meon and runs until 3 August with Trout ‘n About Stockbridge market-style food festival.

Discovering the stories behind the producers is a great way to explore the county with its varied landscape of lush farmland, downland, woodland, chalk stream valleys and coast.

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LOCAL WHAT’S ON ALL THE FUN OF THE SEASIDE 14 & 21 June, 10am – 12Noon GAF Centre, School Road, Old Bursledon SO31 8BX Children’s workshop. Make some of the things you find at the Seaside. info@gaf. org.uk PERCY’S PALS CHARITY EVENT 14 Jun 3pm - 7pm Greta Park, Upper Northam Rd, Hedge End The doctors and staff at Hedge End Medical Centre are hosting this event to raise money for Percy’s Pals to buy a portable CT scanner in memory of Dr Richard Percival, their partner, who died in February 2013 at the Wessex Neuro Centre, Southampton General Hospital. Stalls with handmade and homemade goods to buy, food & drink, and lots of freebies and activities for the whole family. To find out more, or to book a stall, call Jennie Dock on 01489 785722, or jennie. dock@nhs.net.

LOU LOU’s VINTAGE FAIR 14 June, 12Noon to 5pm Southampton Guildhall SO14 7LP A variety of men and women’s fashion, jewellery and accessories. Tea Party, music and fun for all. Adults £2, Under 12s free.

EASTLEIGH UNWRAPPED 14 June, 11am to 6pm The Point, Leigh Road SO50 9DE The streets of Eastleigh will be filled with stunning aerial theatre, circus, explosive dance and live music. A free day packed with performances for all ages. 02380 627821 FATHER’S DAY SPORTING TREAT 15 June, from 9:30am The Ageas Bowl, West End SO30 3XH This Sporting Treat takes place on Day One of Hampshire’s LV= County Championship match against Essex and incorporates cricket, football and of course, a whole host of food!

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BUBBLES & BERRIES GARDEN PARTY 20 Jun, 7pm to 9pm Bishopsgrove, 26 Osborn Road, Fareham, PO16 7DQ Come along and enjoy a summer evening garden party in aid of the Rainbow Centre, Fareham.

Bubbly drinks and berries included. Raffle and plant sale. £15 per person FAMILY VAULTS WALK 22 June, 2pm Main Gate, Cemetery Road, Southampton SO15 7NN Tour around the Old Cemetery looking at the Family Vaults (not going into them - unsafe) & their history. Walks approx.

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HEDGE END CARNIVAL 5 July, 2:15pm Starts at St. John’s Road, Hedge End SO30 4EJ A great day for all with side stalls, entertainment and fairground at Greta Park (behind Library). Bring plenty of change for collecting buckets. www. hedgeendcarnival.org.uk Carnival Poster on SS under WiPJune - file name starts Hedge End Carnival Programme TITCHFIELD BOAT JUMBLE 6 July, 10am Hound Hill Farm, Segensworth Road PO15 5DY Lots of stalls selling all manner of boating, fishing and watersports equipment. Adults £3.50. www.boat-jumbles.co.uk DOG SHOW 6 July, 10am Colden Common Park, Boyes Lane SO21 1TA Enjoy some great activities and competitions with your dog. 10 Fun Classes. £1.50 per Dog per Class.

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by New Forest Brass Band. and “The Wessex Chordsmen”, a Winchester based Barbers shop choir. Pony rides, roundabout and a tea tent. Prize giving and an auction of the produce (4:30pm). Evening entertainment with a band,and a BBQ. Tickets for the evening must be purchased in advance from co-ordinators office. Marquee re-opens for evening event at 7.30pm. 01962 777216. www. owsleburyhorticulturalshow.co.uk ART AT THE HEART FESTIVAL 1-17 Aug Nuffield Playing Field, Guildhall Square A festival of theatre, film, music, visual art and dance.

Festival events include: the world premiere of Nuffield’s

newly commissioned play The Saints, charting the highs and lows of being a Southampton Football Club fan; Hampshire Youth Theatre’s new adaptation of War Horse author Michael Morpurgo’s The Best Christmas Present in the World; a series of film screenings curated by City Eye; a concert series presented

by Turner Sims; a day of global music presented by Art Asia; a light installation by artist David Ward presented by John Hansard Gallery; Five of the Best performed by Mayflower Theatre Summer Youth Project and Stolen Wishes created by contemporary dance company ZoieLogic and featuring local young dancers, commissioned by Mayflower Theatre and The Point.

Tickets: 023 8067 1771 nuffieldtheatre.co.uk. Tickets for Mayflower events 023 8071 1811 mayflower.org. uk SPECIAL MILITARY WALKS 10 Aug, 2pm Main Gate, Cemetery Road, Southampton SO15 7NN A walk to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the start of WW1. The cemetery has over 121 Commonwealth War Graves.

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MARITIME FESTIVAL 22 & 23 Aug. 10:30am to 6pm Dock Gate 4, Southampton, SO14 3ZH Take a step back in time at Southampton Maritime Festival as it commemorates the wartime and maritime history of the South. During this two-day event many historic ships and vessels will be making their way into dock to join the festival including the national historic fleet’s HMS Medusa, SS Challenge, ST Shieldhall plus many more. You can learn about each vessel’s role in the world wars, see heritage divers and experience Southampton’s wider wartime history. The quayside will have historic cars, classic steam vehicles and heritage trams whilst Southampton’s Ocean Cruise Terminal will house indoor heritage displays, art exhibits, craft fairs and traders. Advance tickets: Adult £5, Seniors £4.50, Children £1.00 On the day: Adults £6.00, Seniors £5.00, Children £1.50 02380 711811. www.southamptonmaritimefestival.com

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Hampshire’s Hands-On County Show The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is an annual agricultural show held for three days at the end of July at New Park, Brockenhurst in Hampshire.

hand at milking a cow, making a scarecrow, holding a day old chick, voting for your favourite feathered friend in the Poultry Tent and watching the amazing Jamie Squibb in action on his motorbike in our main ring.

The aim of the Show is to create a great family day our bringing together a celebration of traditional country pursuits, crafts, produce and entertainment. This year it is taking place on 29th, 30th & 31st July and there is an exciting line-up of events for all the family to enjoy!

BBC South are returning for another year and are bringing their fully operational television studio where you can record your own version of the daily news, including a weather green screen and autocue!

Watch close up how television programmes are made with the professionals and meet the local presenters!

The theme this year is ‘Hands On’ so come and live the country for a day. Roll up your sleeves, don your walking boots and get stuck in with all the hands-on activities that we have on offer! Try your

Visit the Forest Fun Factory which runs a full programme of events between 10am and 4.30pm and be entertained by clowns, choirs, dance acts and much more!

Head over to our Show Farm where the children can get up close and personal with all sorts of farmyard animals, pop in to our Countryside Area for Terrier and Ferret racing and sit in the incredible machines in the Old Time Farming section.

Perhaps one of the most visited places on the showground are the food tents offering top quality

items and the Local Food and Farming area where the county’s top producers can be found.

Here, not only will you find a huge variety of the best produce of Hampshire, but also lots of opportunities to have tastings from the cookery demonstrations held there. There are also over 600 trade stands providing one of the most varied and unusual goods and produce – from large commercial companies to small local businesses, for those of you looking to make that special purchase.

If it’s a countryside experience you’re after, the Show’s about to begin!

For more information about the Show, please visit our website www. newforestshow.co.uk where you can also take advantage of 10% off advanced tickets bought online before 21st July.

Want to keep up to date with news of the Show, details of the events taking place at New Park, exciting goings-on that are happening locally as well as competitions to win tickets? Then simply signup to receive our monthly e-newsletter by visiting our website: newforestshow.co.uk

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