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We are blessed, in this area, with excellent roads, parks and countryside in which to ride a bike so it’s no surprise that the cycling revolution has taken off in and around Southampton. Melanie Tinson There’s something for every standard from learning to ride (courses provided by Cyclewise see p38), country park trails for kids (see what’s on p2) to triathlons for the more competitive souls (Trytri see back cover). Following a disastrous, near-divorce cycling experience on the Isle of Wight, my husband hurriedly replaced the cheap seat for a deluxe model that now allows me to enjoy (well, survive) our cycles in the New Forest. I’ve even signed up for the annual PPP (Pedal, Pound, Paddle) in Winchester (winchesterppp.co.uk) in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, a very worthy cause to suffer for. So, if you fancy swapping your four wheels for two, the list of Cycle shops on page 36 will direct you to your local specialist shop. Please remember, buy local and support the businesses that have to fight the national retailers and internet sites; if we don’t use them, we’ll lose them.
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March 14th is National No Smoking Day and there is ever increasing evidence about the damage smoking can do to you: • The health problems: cancers (lung, larynx, lips, tongue, throat, oesophagus, stomach, kidneys, bladder, pancreas, testicles, cervix), emphysema, angina, heart attack, heart disease, stroke, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, pleurisy, liver damage, high blood pressure, circulation problems and gangrene leading to amputation, hair loss, hearing loss, glue ear, eye irritation, cataracts, gum disease, blindness, loss of sense of smell, osteoporosis, impotence, deformed or low mobility sperm, reduced fertility, miscarriage, low birthweight babies and premature aging. • You risk causing all these diseases in those you love. Smoking around them increases their risk of lung cancer by 24% and heart disease by 25%. Children’s under-developed immune systems and faster breathing make them particularly vulnerable. Smoke toxins linger in a smoker’s breath and for two hours in the air, so smoking in another room doesn’t eliminate risk - and we now know that carcinogens and irritants adhere to hair, clothing, furniture, objects and floors in a room, putting babies at the chewing, crawling stage at risk.
• You’ll save money and smell more pleasant.
Helping You Quit Withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, irritability, insomnia, headache, depression, difficulty concentrating, dizziness and constipation usually peak 24 hours after your last cigarette, before easing off over 2-4 weeks. Ultimately, like any drug addict, smokers smoke not to feel better but to feel normal. That’s why you may need support.
Counselling/Addiction Groups Local advisers from the NHS Stop Smoking Service can offer support, and you’re four times more likely to quit with their help. Visit http://www.nhs.uk/smokefree/ help-and-advice/local-supportservices-helplines or ask your GP.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy NRT can help you defeat nicotine addiction gradually, without those other toxic cigarette ingredients: benzene and acetone (solvents); cadmium (used in batteries); cyanide and arsenic (well-known poisons); formaldehyde (dead body preserver); tar; ammonia; shellac and carbon monoxide (which sticks to your blood, robbing you of oxygen and straining your heart). NRT can greatly increase your chances of quitting smoking successfully and there are a range
of products available on prescription or to buy. Some can be combined for your ideal dose and coverage. • Patches: release a steady dose of nicotine into your bloodstream. They’re very discreet and come in a range of doses and types. • Gum: gives a burst of nicotine when you are craving a cigarette. • Lozenges and soluble sublingual tablets (microtabs which dissolve under the tongue). • Inhalators: Similar to a cigarette, they’re ideal if you find the habit of holding a cigarette hard to break. • Nasal sprays: usually best suited to heavy smokers, they rapidly deliver a strong dose of nicotine. Research suggests they may be the most effective type of NRT.
Other Medication These prescription-only medications are only available to over-18s and aren’t suitable for everyone. Ensure your doctor is aware of your medical history, current mental or physical problems and medications. They don’t contain nicotine but help you overcome addiction. • Zyban (Bupropion Hydrochloride): Taken 1-2 weeks before you plan to quit and continued for around 2 months, it helps to relieve withdrawal symptoms. • Champix (Varenicline): also started 1-2 weeks before your planned quit date and continued for around 10 weeks. It reduces nicotine cravings and also decreases the ‘hit’ when you do have a cigarette.
So now you know your options, why not try to make March 14th YOUR No Smoking Day? Good luck!
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Facing North by Pippa Greenwood www.pippagreenwood.com The problem I am asked about most frequently is that of what to do with a north-facing wall. Everyone wants to know what you can plant up it but more importantly, what you can do to increase the chances of your chosen plant not just surviving but also thriving. Getting the right plant for the spot is essential and I’ve listed some great north-facing wall climbers below. But first consider whether you need year round cover (and so something evergreen) or would accept a deciduous climber that will lose its leaves but keep a framework of stems, or if you could live with an herbaceous climber that will die back each year and return again in the spring. If the wall is very shaded it may be worth reducing the
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of potash as this will increase flowering potential. Follow the instructions on the pack, and generally try to apply it to the root area in late summer and then again in spring.
Walls may be a dark grey or brick colour but you can make the spot considerably more plant friendly if you change the colour of the wall before planting. A pale-coloured masonry paint on the wall will cause light to be reflected back to the plant and make it more likely to thrive.
Make sure that the climber goes in at a good distance from the wall up which it is to grow. A minimum of about 45cm (18in) should mean that it can develop a good strong root system and this will help to keep it growing well.
Consider growing more than one climber to increase the season of interest and so the amount of time that the wall looks good. Flowering may be reduced if the site is gloomy and so to maximise your climber’s flower power make sure that you apply sulphate
Self-clinging climbers such as the climbing hydrangea or a variegated ivy can look great and help to provide at least part of the interest you’re after for your north-facing wall, but even these often need a bit of a helping hand to get them started – train the stems on to the wall and protect from wind until they get properly attached.
TOP PLANTS FOR NORTH-FACING WALLS & FENCES Akebia Quinata - Pretty pale green foliage with vanilla perfumed purple-brown flowers in late spring. Berberidopsis Coralline - Prefers acidic soil, clusters of deep red flowers in early autumn. Clematis - Many smaller flowered varieties such as white flowered, rampant C. montana do well. Codonopsis Convolvulacea - Pretty bell or saucer shaped violet coloured flowers in summer. Humulus Lupulus (the hop) - The golden leafed ‘Aurea’ will perform quite well as long as the shade is not too intense or the site windy.
Hydrangea Anomela Petiolaris - A deciduous climber with broad creamy white flowerheads. Lathyrus Latifolius - the everlasting pea. Small clusters of pinky purple flowers throughout the summer and in to early autumn Lonicera x Americana - Classic honeysuckle flowers in yellow flushed red and with a gorgeous perfume during the summer. Lonicera x Tellamanniana - Bright yellowy orange honeysuckle flowers in late spring and summer. Vitis Coignetiae - Renowned for its fabulous autumn colour.
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The Grass Is Greener ...Or Is It? You don’t need to be a weatherman (or woman) to know that the UK isn’t blessed with the most desirable of climates. Our weather is unreliable and generally takes the middle ground in terms of heat, cold, sun, cloud, rain and snow. There’s not enough of any one to be worthy of note, except on the odd few days when it veers to an extreme - so unusual it makes headline news. Still, every cloud has a silver lining…literally! This temperate climate means we can have gorgeous gardens during the summer without having the worry of hosepipe bans and scorching heatwaves. And for most of us, the cornerstone of outdoor living is the lawn – the canvas for horticultural artistry. Even if you aren’t green fingered, it is likely that more of your garden will be given over to lawn than any other single feature. Unfortunately, if your grass looks more grazing meadow than bowling green, a beautiful space will elude you until it’s sorted. But where do you start, and what do you need?
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and pests. Are there any bare patches and what’s causing them (e.g. pets)? Is the lawn type suitable for purpose – the finest blades aren’t going to stand up to footie with the kids.
Equipment If your lawnmower hasn’t had any maintenance in years, the blades are blunt, and the blade height is difficult to adjust, you need to choose between a service or a new model. But lawns also need scarification (removing moss and other debris) and aeration (small holes in the ground to allow air, water and nutrients to circulate) and both of these require specific tools.
Products Plenty of water of course, but no garden reaches its full potential without products to feed the growth and kill the weeds. These are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at most DIY stores and garden centres. However, if you don’t know what you are doing, you can waste money or worse do damage; many a garden has been scorched by an over enthusiastic application of fertilizer.
Time Oh yes, that elusive element,
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The professionals Feeling enthused? Or overwhelmed and resigned to golden yellow thatch instead of a glorious green sward? It is possible with research, time, dedication and money to achieve great results taking the DIY route. But in reality it’s a job many just don’t enjoy doing and consequently the professional lawn treatment market has rocketed over the last few years. Most people do still like to mow their own lawns (although many even outsource that these days), but buying and storing expensive equipment and carrying out lawn work, is a job better left to those that do it all the time . With treatments typically starting at around £14 a visit (4 visits a year), you could spend more on the fuel taking you to and from the garden centre!
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10 Highlights of a Holiday in Croatia Relax on the beach
A week or two in the unspoilt Dalmatian Coast will give you the chance to appreciate all that Croatia has to offer. Whether it’s walking the historical streets of Trogir, tasting the nightlife in Split, sunbathing by the beach, canyoneering down the Cetina River there’s something everyone.
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Visit Split by boat from Trogir. Walk amongst the Diocletian’s Palace, set within the centre of Split itself. Climb the Bell Tower for breathtaking views of the city and surrounding landscape of mountains, islands and rooftops.
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A day trip to Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Where two cultures meet, mosques on one side of the dramatic gorge and churches on the other. Bullet riddled buildings still stand bearing the scars of the battle of its Old Bridge during the 1990s conflict.
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When’s the best time to go? Peak season is July and August so it’s bustling and weather is beautifully hot. June and September is quieter and a little cooler. Some excursions might not operate in May and past 15 September. Do they drive on the left or right? On the right but with the network of water buses and boats you don’t need to hire a car; a great saving.
Fancy Croatia this summer? Rozac apartment is available for rent from May to September. Low cost flights from Gatwick and Heathrow to Split. Call Melanie Tinson on 023 8027 6396 or 07900 307636 for availability and costs. Prices from £450 per week.
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Get Ready for the Cycling Revolution By Kate McLelland Graham Flavell from Dorset fondly remembers the bike he owned as teenager:
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So where do you start if you have decided to take up cycling for the first time? It really depends on what kind of cycling appeals to you. Will you be using your bike for transport, for leisure or for competition?
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Budget is another important factor. Not everyone can afford to buy models such as the new, lightweight carbon framed bicycles, which can cost up to £1,000. An old bike can fit the bill provided you’re not competing in the Tour de France or planning any off-road trekking, but if you’re buying second hand it’s advisable to get your bike serviced to ensure that it is roadworthy.
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In the Netherlands cycling has enjoyed popularity for over 100 years and even now nearly 30% of all Dutch journeys are made by bike. The recent government consultation is one of a number of promising signs indicating that the UK is trying to catch up with its Dutch neighbours.
If you’re not sure what type of bike you need - and there are a bewildering variety of models out there - a specialist cycling shop should be able to help. Alternatively Guardian journalist Helen Pidd’s book The Complete Guide to Everyday Cycling (published by Penguin) offers a practical, illustrated guide to buying and riding a bike for the first time. Once you have bought your bicycle, you’ll need to acquire some basic skills. How to signal, how to ride in traffic, how to do an emergency stop and even how to change a tyre: these are all
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SOUTHAMPTON KENDO CLUB Meets Mondays 8-10pm Redbridge Community School, Cuckmere Lane A hard training and friendly environment to practice Kendo. The club has a diverse membership with a wide range of ages Kendo may be safely practised by men and women of all ages. Currently we are only able to take students over 18. www.southamptonkendo.co.uk
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Discover What’s On WINCHESTER FASHION WEEK 21-25 April Catwalk shows, workshops, talks from industry professionals, exhibitions, a frock swap and a variety of other fashion associated events. The event will celebrate and raise awareness of fashion and associated creative practice in the Winchester District. More details at www. festivalsinwinchester.co.uk BEAULIEU BOAT JUMBLE 26 April, from 9am National Motor Museum, Beaulieu SO42 7ZN Hundreds of stands of boating bits, new trailerable boats, dinghies, equipment and craft from classics to nearly new. Your ticket to the Boatjumble includes entry to the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House and gardens, Beaulieu Abbey, and World of Top Gear. 01590 612345 ISLE OF WIGHT WALKING FESTIVAL 2-17 May The UK’s largest Walking Festival will be in its 16th year. Most of the walks are free, some are a suggested donation to charity. www.isleofwightwalkingfestival. co.uk SIMPLY FORD AT BEAULIEU 3 May National Motor Museum, Beaulieu SO42 7ZN Come to Beaulieu in your Ford. Any vehicle is welcome including new and old models alike. Featuring a cavalcade and People’s Choice Award. visit@ beaulieu.co.uk 01590 612345
HAMPSHIRE COUNTRY FAIR 3 & 4 May, 10am to 6pm Netley Marsh Showground SO40 7GY Top arena attractions such as racing scurry drivers and horseboarders when the competitors skateboard behind a galloping horse! Chase the Bunny is back, and there are the usual demonstrations of gun dogs, ferrets and birds of prey, the New Forest Hounds and South Downs Bloodhounds. Hamsters, horses, hawks and fantastic refreshments. Fair rides for the children and a bar tent for the adults. Adults £12, Over 65’s £11, Children £4 www. livingheritagecountryshows.co.uk BIG BIKE RIDE CHALLENGE 8 & 9 May St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, SO14 5FP There are limited spaces left for the 2015 Big Bike Challenge! Riders will tackle the 160 mile challenge to cycle to King Power Stadium in time to see Southampton take on Leicester in the Barclays Premier League. With spaces filling up quickly, now is the time to register to join your fellow Saints fans to participate in this iconic fundraising event for the Saints Foundation. Simply contact our Fundraising and Events Officer Kim Barton-Smith on, kbartonsmith@saintsfc.co.uk or call 02380 711950. Saints Foundation is an independent charity aligned to Southampton Football Club. Harnessing the passion of the Club and its fans we aim to inspire, support and deliver positive change and equality of opportunity for young people and vulnerable
adults across Southampton and surrounding areas. Deposit of £50. www.saintsfoundation.co.uk 02380 711950 MOTTISFONT COUNTRYSIDE DAY 9 May, 10am – 5pm Mottisfont, Romsey SO51 0LP A day in the great outdoors celebrating traditional skills and conservation work. Normal admission fees apply. 01794 340757 WEEDS – CAN WE EVER WIN? 13 May, 7:30pm Totton & District Three Score Club SO40 3RS Totton & District Gardeners’ Society talk by Dr. Alick Jones. 02380 668177 CHARITY FASHION SHOW 14 May, 7pm to 10.30pm Grande Cafe, 1 South Western House, Southampton SO14 3AS This unmissable event will feature catwalk shows of the latest fashion trends for 2015, cocktail reception with three course dinner and entertainment. This is going to be an incredible night so register early. Tickets £25 alanna.lee@uhs.nhs.uk or 02381 204713. (B) SOUTHAMPTON GERMAN BEER FEST 2015 15 & 16 May 2015 Guildhall Southampton, SO14 7LP Buzzing with live ompha music, vocalist, steins of real German ale, sumptuous sausages and pretzels all served by traditionally dressed mädchens. Go to the web site for details. Price per ticket is £12 pp. Doors open at 5 PM until 11 PM Friday and 4-11 PM Saturday. Corporate bookings taken. Tickets available www.beerfestuk.com 02380 768277
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Photography is a great way for people to get out and explore the fantastic range of wildlife and beautiful landscapes Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has to offer. So next time you are out and about, why not take your camera and see where the inspiration takes you! This competition is all about what inspires you about your natural world. Do you have a favourite view or landscape that you see on a local walk? Are you a real fan of flowers, bugs or our native reptiles? What about the animals and birds that visit your garden? We want to see pictures that tell the story of why you love local wildlife. From landscape shots, macro or close up shots, to an artistic or unusual look at a well known species, if you have a favourite picture of wildlife or the natural world taken in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight, why not enter it into our competition? For the rules on how to enter see the website http://www.hiwwt.org.uk/ Last date for entries is 30th June 2015.
Be an Eggsplorer with the National Trust this Easter Cadbury teams up with the National Trust to offer families a cracking Easter weekend
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This Easter, Cadbury is teaming up with the National Trust to offer families the ultimate day out, with their popular Eggsplorer Easter Egg Trails.
Cadbury Eggsplorer Easter Egg Trail: 3 – 19 April, 10am – 5pm, normal admission plus £2 per trail.
Kids can unleash their inner explorer with adventurous trails taking place in some of the most amazing locations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
What’s more, all Eggsplorers will receive a delicious Cadbury chocolaty treat at the end of each completed trail, and every single Cadbury Easter Egg Trail will help support special places looked after by the National Trust for future generations to explore. Some of our properties are offering additional Easter fun, such as face painting and Easter baking!
Nr Romsey, SO51 0LP Tel: 01794 340757
Ancient trees, bubbling brooks and rolling lawns frame this lovely house. Crafted from a medieval priory, it is full of surprises, both inside and out. Pick up an Easter family trail sheet and solve the clues as you explore the nooks and crannies of the house and garden. Don’t forget to collect your delicious Cadbury Egg Head!
Hinton Ampner Nr Alresford, SO24 0LA Tel: 01962 793515 Cadbury Eggsplorer Easter Egg Trail and face-painting: 3 – 6 April, 11 - 4pm, normal admission plus £3 per trail. This pretty garden, with its different levels, winding paths and quirky topiary, is a great place for kids to discover This Easter Hinton invites you to turn ‘Indiana Jones’ and follow the clues as you hunt for ‘fossils’ hidden in the grounds. If you can find the surprise at the end
From Friday 3 April of the trail you’ll win a yummy Cadbury Egg Head. There’s face-painting fun throughout the weekend too.
The Vyne Vyne Road, near Basingstoke, RG24 9HL Tel: 01256 883858 extn 103 Cadbury Eggsplorer Easter Egg Trail: 5 - 6 April, 10 - 4pm, normal admission plus £3 per trail. Younger visitors can follow in the footsteps of our most notorious king and his huntsmen on this special Cadbury trail (we think Henry VIII would have loved chocolate eggs!). The route winds through the extensive grounds of this former Tudor palace, which is full of things to discover, from the hens in the walled kitchen garden, to the Hidden Realm adventure play area. There’s a chocolatey Egg Head for all trail explorers.
Winchester City Mill Bridge Street, Winchester, SO23 9BH Tel: 01962 870057 Cadbury Eggsplorer Easter Egg Trail: 3 – 6 April, 10am – 4.30pm, normal admission plus £2 per trail
45 Winchester City Mill hums with activity all year round, making it a great family experience. This Easter, join in the hunt for clues spread around this 17th-century working corn mill, leading to a Cadbury chocolate Egg Head.
Foxbury Half Moon Common, Blackhill Road, East Wellow, SO51 6AQ Tel: 01794 344020 Cadbury Eggsplorer Easter Egg Trail: 5 – 6 April, 11am – 4pm, admission £4, trail free Bring your best detection skills to the ‘wilds’ of the New Forest, for a day packed with exciting woodland activities, and of course a Cadbury Easter Egg Trail, leading to a chocolate Egg Head. Discover nature’s hidden secrets with our rangers: find out where
Easter baking demonstrations The Mill is well known for its baking demonstration days, and this Easter you can find out how to make a variety of delicious seasonal treats. Take home a free recipe card and try some baking at home! 11am – 3pm, normal admission charge only. Hot Cross bun-baking, 3 April, 10am – 4pm, normal admission charge only Chocolate Indugence Baking Day, 12 April, 10am – 4pm, normal admission charge only Chocolate Indugence Baking Day, 18 April, 10am – 4pm, normal admission charge only
New Forest birds make their nests, and what creepy crawlies they like to eat. Get hands-on den-building advice from our experts, sit on a tractor, watch chainsawing in action and toast marshmallows on an open fire, and to top it all, we’ve got an all-day BBQ too!
To join in with the fun, visit www.eastereggtrail.com
For further information on all National Trust events in London and the South East, visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/southeast.
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