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Hanging Up My Apron I should be more domesticated than I am.

I’m not a good example of my Scottish education at a Miss Jean Brodie style Melanie Tinson school where young ladies were expected to graduate knowing how to fit a zip, make one’s own puff pastry and know her hollandaise from mayonnaise. I lasted three months at hotel and catering college so I obviously had an interest but clearly not the aptitude. Still, I love the idea of baking but I am too easily distracted and most attempts result in sunken cakes with blackened edges. This is why now, I love watching others do it; on tv programmes like Saturday Morning Kitchen, Masterchef, Great British Sewing Bee and now that Bake Off’s back, I’m inspired. I’m going to bake my husband’s 50th birthday cake – a first. With a visit to Cakecraft (p13) in Chandlers Ford and an empty nest I have no excuse but to succeed!

It’s never too late to start learning different skills or trying your hand at a new hobby.

There’s beekeeping at Hilliers (p14), chocolate making at D@rt, Hedge End, Bushcraft at Itchen Valley Country Park and Growing Orchids in Chandlers Ford! There must be something that appeals in our comprehensive What’s On listing (p8-p10).

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Discover What’s On WEDDING EXHIBITION 18 Sep, 5-9pm Southampton Guildhall 2 Fashion Shows 6pm & 8pm. £2 admission or for your FREE admission voucher email: tammy@weddingdaze.co.uk.

Collect your FREE Wedding Daze directory. To exhibit call 01202 741650 GROWING HARDY ORCHIDS IN BRITISH GARDENS 19 Sep, 7:15 to 9:15pm St. Boniface Church Hall, Chandlers Ford A talk by Jeff Hutchison, owner of Laneside Hardy Orchid Nursery. £2.00 for members and £5.00 for non-members. hants@hardy-plant.org.uk COLDEN COMMON BEER FEST 19-21 Sep, Fri (7-11pm) Sat (1-11:30pm) Sun (2-5pm) Community Centre Popular 3 day village beer fest with local ales. Barbecue available at all sessions.

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NGS - HILL TOP Damson Hill, Upper Swanmore 20-21 Sep (2-5pm) 2-acres with extensive colourful borders and wide lawns, this garden has stunning views to the Isle of Wight. The glasshouses produce unusual fruit and vegetables from around the world. Potted specimen plants and interesting annuals. Adults £3.50, children free.

01489 892653 A CHILDREN’S WAR 20-21 Sep, 11am to 4pm Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon Welcome to a child’s eye view of life in the 1940s. A chance to discover what life was like for children during the war. Hands on activities and demonstrations throughout the day and why not follow the Time Traveller’s Trail to discover more about a child’s life on the Wartime farm?

01489 787055 WEDDING BOOT FAIR 20 Sep, 10am to 1pm Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath Buy and sell your pre-loved wedding items from Wedding Dresses to table decorations.

A hall full of fantastic ideas and great bargains!! Adults £1, Under 16s free. 07901501509 MOTOWN LIVE MUSIC 20 Sep, 8pm – Midnight Eastleigh Football Club SO50 6BG Come along to a great night. Live band playing Motown music. Held by Friends Unlimited. £10 on door. jackieataylor@sky.com.

02380 480774 TREASURE BOXES WORKSHOP 20 Sep, 10am to 4pm The d.@rt Centre, Wildern School, Hedge End SO30 4EJ Textile Workshop: Make decorative mixed media

treasure boxes to keep your secrets in, decorated with free machine embroidery and hand made beads. £20 per person.

01489 779471 CHILDREN’S ABSEIL FOR THE RAINBOW CENTRE 20 Sep, 9am to 5pm Fareham Fire Station PO16 0UT The Rainbow Centre is inviting 8-16 year olds to take on the challenge to abseil down Fareham Fire Station’s drill tower and see behind the scenes at the station! £15 - special T shirts will be awarded for all those who raise £55 or over in sponsorship for the Rainbow Centre. www. rainbowcentre.org/events/ childrens-abseil.

01329 289500 BUSHCRAFT SHORT COURSES 20 Sep, 10am to 2pm Itchen Valley Country Park, West End SO30 3HQ Build different styles of natural shelters with Jamie Corry, a fully trained NCFE bushcraft instructor. Bring a packed lunch.

Hot drinks will be provided. £25.00 per person. 02380 475080 (B) RAMBLERS WALK – DROXFORD 21 Sep, 10am Start at Village Centre by the church SO32 3RB 11 mile walk via Wayfarer’s Walk, St Claire’s Farm, Betty Munday’s Bottom, Lomer Farm, Beaconhill Beeches, Exton.

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RAMBLERS WALK – ITCHEN VALLEY 21 Sep, 10am Starts by Layby off A31 nr Ovington 10 miles with pub lunch at Cricketers Easton. Grid Ref: SU564311. 07766 650662.

9 TOY & TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIR 21 Sep, 10:30am to 2:30pm Eastleigh Leisure Centre SO50 9NL The South Coast’s largest Toy Train and Collectors Fair. Plenty of free parking and good food available. Up to 70 tables of diecast, railway , books and much more under one roof. Bring your unwanted diecast or railway items to trade or sell with our dealers. Adults £2.50. Under 18s free. 01380 725322

CYCLETTA NEW FOREST 21 Sep, 9am National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Women’s only event that journeys through the picturesque scenery of Beaulieu and the New Forest with cycle routes ranging from 20km through to 100km.

01590 612345 BIG TRAINS, MINI TRAINS, MODEL TRAINS 21 Sep, 11am to 4pm Bursledon Brickworks, Swanwick A day for all train lovers. The narrow gauge and miniature railways will be running as usual. Good displays of model trains on show. Children’s activities as always. www. bursledonbrickworks.org.uk EASTLEIGH FILM FESTIVAL 22-27 Sep The Swan Centre SO50 5SF Exciting launch of new Film Festival. Boasting unique interactive experiences and classic films. Audiences can help shape the festival themselves, too, by picking their favourite movie from Danny Leigh’s selection of cinema’s best-loved genre movies that includes among others The

Fly, The Shining and The Long Good Friday. It will go to a public vote, with the winning top three screened at the Vue as part of the opening gala. www. eastleighfilmfestival.com GORDON KEEBLE 50 YEARS ON 23 Sep, 7 to 9pm Eastleigh Museum SO50 5LF Join expert Mike Webster of the Gordon Keeble Owner’s Club for an entertaining look at the stories behind the car and some to the people who built this fascinating machine in Eastleigh including engineer and former spitfire Pilot Jim Keeble. Tickets £2, places limited. 02380 643026 (B) HOW TO CHOOSE A CARE HOME 23 Sep, 9:30am to 3pm Woolston Community Centre How to fund residential care, Powers of Attorney and Wills.

Free information event aimed at the general public, provided by expert volunteers and lawyers.

Tea & coffee provided.

01794 519495 (B) ROMSEY BABY & CHILDREN’S MARKET 27 Sep, 2-4pm The Romsey School SO51 8ZB Over 30 Stalls, selling excellent quality preloved and new items from birth to 8 years! Designer brands at bargain prices! Cakes and refreshments. Adults £1, Kids Free. 07580 410 594

WEST END SINGERS 27 Sep, 7:30pm Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford These talented and well known singers welcome their guests, The Orwell Singers from Suffolk.

Adults £10, Concessions £9, Child £5. 02380 404881 MIKE MILLER AND HIS TRIO 27 Sep, 1pm Hyde Tavern, Winchester Acclaimed jazz guitarist plays well known standards. Cosy old pub with open fires. Free.

01962 862592 CHOCOLATE MASTERCLASS 27 Sep, 9:15-11:45am The d.@rt Centre, Wildern School, Hedge End SO30 4EJ Confectionery Workshop with Theone Chocolate Co. Master the art of the chocolatier by spending the morning learning such skills as tempering, dipping and truffle making. £20 each.

01489 779471 BAKE IT BIG 4 Oct, 2:30pm Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton College SO40 3ZX Glenn Crosby brought big bakes to millions of TV viewers when he featured in 2013 BBC’s Great British Bake Off. Bring your wooden spoons, don your apron and get ready for the most entertaining night out.

A family show for all ages.

Tickets £12.50/£10.50.

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ATRIAL FIBRILLATION INFORMATION MEETING Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heart beat. It can be frightening and you can feel very much alone. It has been highlighted with talk of warfarin and/or aspirin or statins. Atrial Fibrillation is not always diagnosed and many people are unaware they suffer from this condition. Wendy Smallman is proposing to hold regular meetings in the Chandlers Ford area, offering newsletters, information and support. Chris Arden, a local GP is happy to be associated with this support group as he has a particular interest in Atrial Fibrillation. If you or someone you know would like more information about this condition or the meetings, please contact Wendy at 07921801349 wendysmallman1940@gmail.com

10 WINCHESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 2-5 October Theatre Royal, Winchester Featuring Dave Gorman, Katherine Ryan, Austentatious, Brian Gittins, Richard Herring and more. Also a Comedy Club 4 Kids. www. winchestercomedyfestival.co.uk CURRY & QUIZ NIGHT 2-3 Oct, 7:30 to 11:30pm De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel In aid of the Southampton Hospital Charity. Teams of 6-8. £25 per person.

02381 208881 WICKHAM BEER FESTIVAL 4 Oct The Wickham Centre PO17 5AL Families welcome in the afternoon. Over 18’s only in the evening. Prices £4/£8/£10 includes glass and programme.

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Plants on sale. Price included in Gardens Admission. www.exbury.co.uk LITTLE PICKLES MARKET 4 Oct, 2-3:30pm YMCA Fairthorne Manor, Botley SO30 2GH Tables to hire to sell baby/ children’s items – prams, clothes, toys, books and more.

Entry £1, Children free.

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SPACE LECTURES 8 Oct, 12 Nov, 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) SHADES OF 1920’s CHARITY BALL 11 Oct, 7:30pm-Midnight Botleigh Grange Hotel, Botley Dress as a flapper or gangster and show off your dancing skills to raise money for the Southampton Macmillan Unit.

Reception at 6.45pm, dinner is served at 7.30pm followed by the ball. Please wear something 1920s or formal dress. £40 each. www.shadescharityball. co.uk PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 11 Oct, 12Noon to 5:30pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley The Jubilee Sailing Trust Autumn Pumpkin Festival and Scarecrow Avenue. Decorated Pumpkin competition, children’s games, craft stalls, local food & drink, musical entertainment the family. Adults £4, Children £1 includes parking.

02380 455157 SOLDIERS’ JOURNEY AT EASTLEIGH MUSEUM 11 Oct to 11 Jan 2015, 10am 25 High Street SO50 5LF Soldiers’ Journey is a unique exhibition that portrays Hampshire’s critical role throughout the First World War. This exhibition van also be viewed at SeaCity Museum, Tudor House, Winchester Discovery Centre, Westbury Manor Museum (Fareham).

Each venue focusses on its own unique WW1 history.

0845 603 5635 CHILL OUT SUNDAY 12 Oct, 12Noon to 4pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Chill out and listen to local

11 community choirs. Entry into the Chapel Sessions Marquee is free. Normal parking charges apply.

02380 455157 THE ROSES OF MOTTISFONT ABBEY 15 Oct, 7:30-9:30pm Botley Market Hall Presented by the Botley Gardening Club, who meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm. Derek Oswald tel 01489 781155 AUTUMN FLOWERING PERENNIALS 17 Oct, 7:15pm St. Boniface Church, Chandlers Ford SO53 2FT Hampshire Hardy Plant Society talk by Rosy Hardy or Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants. £2 members, £5 non-members. hants@hardy-plant.org.uk CYSTIC FIBROSIS AUTUMN BALL 18 Oct, 7pm to 2am The Concorde Club, Eastleigh An evening of food, wine, entertainment and fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit at the Southampton General Hospital. £55 each or £500 for a table of 10. 0844 826 0506 MAGICAL DINNER DANCE 24 Oct, 7pm Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton In aid of the Rose Road Association, this special event kicks off with pre-dinner drinks before a wonderful black-tie evening. Grand Prize Draw, Silent Auction, Dinner & Dancing, Live Entertainment! £49.50 per person or £480 for a table of 10. www.roseroad.org.uk (B) HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 25 Oct to 2 Nov Marwell Zoo SO21 1JH Get ready to be spooked...Enjoy a trip on the ghoulish ghost train, design a pumpkin for carving and watch the animals

explore and eat their pumpkin treats. www.marwell.org.uk MAKING KEEPSAKES 25 Oct, 10a to 4pm The d.@rt Centre, Wildern School, Hedge End Transfer photographs of family or friends onto fabric to create an original and highly personal textile piece. Learn image transfer, stamp printing, layering, embellishing, patching and applique using a babylock embellisher. £35 per person.

01489 77971 GHOSTLY GOINGS ON 26 Oct, 11am to 4pm Bursledon Brickworks, Swanwick The Brickworks is haunted !

Come along and see what you can find. A last chance to see the traction engines before the weather gets cold. Our machines will be steamed up, trains running and Children’s activities all day. www. bursledonbrickworks.org.uk WOODLAND HALLOWEEN ACTIVITY DAY 28 Oct, Anytime from 9:30am to 3:30pm Itchen Valley Country Park, West End A day in the woods for 6-11 year olds - den building, campfires and spooky activities. £20.00 per child. 02380 688444 (B) LITTLE FORESTERS’ SPOOKY WOODLAND STORIES 30 Oct, 10:30am to 12Noon Itchen Valley Country Park, West End SO30 3HQ A creepy outside story, craft and campfire session for 2-5 year olds and their parents. £3.50.

02380 688444 (B) LOOSE ENDS Every Monday, 8-11pm The Cleveland Bay, Chandlers Ford A friendly club for single, divorced or widowed people make new friends and enjoy

outings with like mined people for meals, cinema theatre, cards, darts etc. Meets every Monday. www.looseends.org.uk 07563 608 323 BITTERNE MARKET Every Wed, 9am till 4pm Bitterne Village Precinct SO18 Clothing, shoes, produce, books, flowers, pet supplies, fresh meat, flowers, seasonal items and more. 02380 694843

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RECIPE

Apple & Blackberry Crumble Cake Making the most of seasonal fruit, this moist cake is delicious as a warming pudding served with custard or you can leave it to cool and enjoy it with a mid morning cup of coffee.

Ingredients:

Now get started...

• 350g self-raising flour

1.

Preheat the oven to 190C, Fan 170C, Gas Mark 5. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

Grease a 20cm x 24cm cake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper.

2.

Sift the flour and mixed spice into a large bowl.

Add the butter and rub into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles rough breadcrumbs. Remove 175g of the crumble mixture to a second bowl and set aside.

3.

Stir the caster sugar and beaten egg into the larger amount of crumble to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. Press into an even layer in the base of the cake tin using floured hands. Scatter over the diced apple and berries.

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You can vary the fruit filling, try pears with blueberries or thickly sliced plums and replace the hazelnuts with chopped blanched almonds.

Stir the Demerara sugar and chopped hazelnuts into the rest of the crumble mixture and spoon over the fruit, pressing down gently.

5.

Place the cake tin on the hot baking sheet in the oven and bake for 40-50 mins until the cake is risen and golden brown (cover the top of the cake loosely with foil after 30 mins if it starts to overbrown). Leave the cake to cool in the tin for about 20 mins then remove by gently lifting the parchment. Serve warm or cold.

• 2tsp ground mixed spice • 175g unsalted butter, chilled and diced, plus extra for greasing • 150g golden caster sugar • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 2 large dessert apples, peeled cored and diced • 200g blackberries • 50g Demerara sugar • 50g roasted hazelnuts, chopped

Makes 8 Slices Ready in 1 hour 20 mins, plus cooling

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Beer of the Month One of the difficulties of being a composite nation like the UK is celebrating one’s nationhood without upsetting any of one’s constituent parts. I therefore declare October to be UK month because it includes the anniversary of our first great military triumph as a united country.

The Battle of Trafalgar was fought on 21st October 1805 when a fleet manned by English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh sailors trounced the navies of France and Spain. Trafalgar was an all-British affair with no allies involved.

But what beer to drink in October?

Why, Bateman’s Victory, of course, from the plucky little Lincolnshire family brewery, celebrating its 140th anniversary this year, which in the 1980s faced a seemingly impossible fight to retain its independence and won. Victory Ale was first brewed soon after.

The colour of turning leaves, it’s warming enough at 6% alcohol and although it’s a fresh, clean-tasting beer with a touch almost of pine in the nose, its underlying malty richness, suggestion of chocolate, and spirity finish are perfect for the season.

October’s second beer has been chosen to celebrate another great British oddity... Prince Charles.

Duchy Originals Organic Old Ruby is brewed

by Wychwood for Waitrose from a very old strain of malting barley, Plumage Archer, which HRH decided to revive on his Highgrove Estate. More copper-coloured than ruby, it’s got some heft at 5% abv but what marks it out as apt to October is its warming toffee-ish, caramelly nose, flavour, and finish. Like a beery Werther’s Original, really – very comforting.

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The Buzz of Helping Our Natural Environment

by Jacob Thorson The buzzing of a honeybee is a familiar, timeless sound that we immediately associate with summer, and it’s fascinating to watch bees at work, gathering nectar that will eventually be turned into honey. As they as they bob in and out of the flowers in our fields and gardens, they pollinate 80% of the plant species in Europe, including most fruits and vegetables.

The sound of the honeybee may be timeless, but sadly 20 bee species are already extinct and time may be running out for some of the remaining 267 species in the UK. This is because changes in farming practices over the years have led to the disappearance of many wild flowers from their natural habitat.

In the summer a group of charities came together to launch the Great British Bee Count. As part of this initiative the charities produced a mobile phone app and asked

For the hive it is all about location, location, locations!

the public to record bee sightings. Participants were asked to identify the species of bee and record its habitat so the information could be analysed by the National Biodiversity Network.

It’s worrying in the extreme to think that these remarkable insects may one day disappear altogether from the landscape, and that perhaps explains why beekeeping has recently enjoyed something of a revival.

While the UK has its share of commercial bee farms, most beekeepers are dedicated amateurs who maintain their hobby out of concern for the environment and a deep fascination with the life of the hive. There are three main types of bee – bumblebees, honey bees and solitary bees, but it is the honey bee that beekeepers commonly look after in an ‘apiary’ (the name for a place where bees are kept). There are several different strains of honey bee, some of which are more docile – and therefore easier to manage – than others.

If you are thinking of starting up as a beekeeper the first consideration should be the location of the hive. Do you have a garden or piece of land nearby where you can easily feed and maintain your bees? Can you place it in a location away

from wind and in full or partial sun? Is the presence of the hive likely to disturb your neighbours?

Even if the bees pose no direct harm to others, you should bear in mind that their presence may still cause anxiety to people living nearby.

Beekeeping is a form of livestock management and looking after an apiary can at times be demanding and heavy work. It’s advisable to consider taking a recognised course such as those offered by the British Beekeepers’ Association (http://www.bbka.org. uk). The Association has branches all over the country, offering introductory sessions designed to tell you everything you need to know about setting up an apiary. In many areas where the course is run you will be given the opportunity to have direct contact with bees, so you can decide whether beekeeping is really for you before you invest in the bees and equipment you need.

A hive is a miracle of organisation, where bees take on different roles to support their community. Worker bees forage for food, build the honey comb, feed the larvae, keep the nest clean and defend it from predators, while queen bees mate with drones, producing up to 1,000 eggs per day to form new colonies. The drone’s role is to

15 mate with queens from different hives but unfortunately the drone dies after mating.

It’s important to feel confident about handling bees before you proceed to set up an apiary, as the initial costs can be quite high. Essential purchases are a hive (there are various types and designs of hive, including the ‘Heritage’ model for people who want to integrate their hives into a traditional garden layout) together with various components and accessories, including a veiled Bee Suit with special hygienic gloves - to protect both you and the bees - a hive tool to help you move the frames and a ‘smoker’ to calm the bees when they become disturbed. You’ll need to start out with a five or six frame nucleus (referred to as a ‘nuc’ by beekeepers) and gradually expand your colony as you become more experienced.

You should always purchase bees from a reputable bee breeder: it’s better to buy queens that have been bred within the UK as imported queens may carry diseases. Ask around for recommendations but if you can’t contact a local beekeeper then you can look up sellers in specialist magazines such as Beecraft (a 12 month subscription costs £16 for online or £27 delivered). If you join your local beekeeping association you may be able to buy your bees locally

from a fellow keeper.

What you choose to do with the honey from your hive is, of course, up to you. One hive can produce up to 60lb (27kg) in a good season, however an average hive will offer a surplus of around 25lb (11kg). There are other products – such as beeswax and royal jelly – that can also be sold, which goes to show that beekeeping is not only a great hobby: it can be a great business, too!

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What’s the Alternative: Reflexology Origins and Principles Reflexology was practised in several ancient cultures, but it was developed into its modern form by an American, Eunice Ingham, who based her method on Dr. William Fitzgerald’s ‘zone therapy’.

Reflexology is based on the belief that various points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face or ears correspond with different areas of the body, forming a ‘body map’ that can be used to treat the whole body; points corresponding to problem areas will feel tender when massaged.

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Hand reflexology is equally effective but rarely used in the UK. Reflexologists usually work on one foot or hand at a time, but massage both hands/feet during the treatment.

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Planning for Building Work

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Thinking of getting the builders in? Forward planning is vital. Our expert has some handy advice.

Ready, Steady, Go? It may sound obvious, but do you know exactly what work needs doing to your home? Think structure first, then decoration.

Are the walls and roof safe and sound? Is the house warm enough in winter? How good is your boiler – have you got hot water whenever you need it? Do your windows stick; do your stairs creak, do your gutters drip or is your plaster crumbling away?

Aim to get all the boring but necessary repairs and renovations out of the way – you might want to look for tradespeople (from builders to carpenters, electricians to plumbers) in the pages of this magazine – before turning your attention to paint colours, floorings and soft furnishings.

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You may also be surprised to find that Building Regulations cover most aspects of work to your home, from the energy efficiency of new windows to electrical installations. It is important that you comply with them, because if you don’t you could be asked to alter or remove the work. You would also have problems when you come to sell your property. Confirm with your builder that he is taking responsibility for compliance – and get the necessary documentation to prove it once the work is finished. If you are doing the work yourself, talk to the building control department of your local authority.

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By James Baggott, editor of CarDealerMagazine.co.uk It’s not very often a car comes along with the promise of ‘changing the game’ – but that’s exactly what Mitsubishi believes its new plug-in hybrid Outlander will do. We took it for a spin on and off road to see if we can believe the hype.

What is it?

It’s an SUV with a seriously clever powertrain that combines a 2.0-litre petrol unit with battery technology. On pure electric the car can travel up to 32 miles, even at motorway speeds, and when the batteries are depleted an engine takes over to keep you motoring.

All that clever technology has huge benefits too such as no road tax, Congestion Charge exemption, and just 5% BIK for company car drivers. But that’s not all – you get all this with NO price premium over the equivalent diesel model.

That’s an industry first and to put it into perspective, Volvo’s plug-in hybrid V60 commands an £11,000 premium over the diesel.

What’s under the bonnet?

It’s not what’s under the bonnet that matters but what’s hidden in the floor; a wedge of batteries.

As the plug-in name suggests you can top these up every night, for around £1, from a normal three-pin plug. If you do no more than 30-odd miles a day, and top the car up every night, you’ll never use the fuel in the tank. On those occasions when a longer trip needs to be made, you can use the electric range and then rely on the petrol unit to power the wheels,

Combines a 2.0 litre petrol unit with battery technology

which in itself will do 48mpg. The switch between the two units is seamless. Officially the combined economy is 148mpg, but this will vary depending on where you use it and how often you charge the batteries.

What’s the spec like?

The bottom of the range model gets 18-inch alloys, cruise control, air-con, leather steering wheel, reversing camera, Bluetooth and a lot more. On higher spec models there’s a mobile phone App (Apple and Windows) that lets you change the heating settings, view current range and even operate the headlights and horn remotely.

Also, it’s worth remembering this is a proper off-roader with 190mm ground clearance, four-wheel drive and Mitsubishi’s renowned reliability.

Any rivals?

Not really. This is the first true plug-in hybrid SUV. The closest thing to a rival comes from Volvo, in the shape of its S60 plug-in hybrid – but remember that costs nearly £50,000, and commands a £11,280 premium over the equivalent diesel. The Outlander PHEV starts at a ridiculous £28,249.

What’s it like to drive?

In EV mode it’s near silent and although the petrol unit is a little revvy when it kicks in, it’s not nasty. It’ll hit 60mph in 11 seconds, which is quicker than the diesel, and reaches a top speed of 106mph. It’s all very refined though and wind and road noise is kept to a minimum. There are

lots of clever tricks up the PHEVF’s sleeve too – like the ability to hold a charge and use the petrol engine instead at the touch of a button, and the ability to recharge back to 80 per cent when left on tick over for just half an hour. Our only complaint would be a rather hard ride.

The AOL Cars Verdict The biggest winners are company car drivers who effectively get a £10,000 pay rise a year if they’re higher rate tax payers, plus free fuel. Business owners are winners too as they can write down the full cost of the car in the first year. If you’re a normal car driver then the benefits of EV motoring, no road tax and Congestion Charge exemption will be equally attractive. And remember this is all wrapped up in a comfortable, highriding, go-anywhere off-roader. Our guess is Mitsubishi won’t be able to make them fast enough…

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SHORT STORY

The Dare

by Jackie Brewster

“I dare you to eat one”. Cole said, holding out a shiny conker.

The twins had been collecting conkers as they scrambled through the darkening woods on their way home from swimming.

Morgan liked conkers, but he also liked the spiky green casings that he prized them out of; his pockets were full of them.

It was such a good dare that Morgan wished he’d thought of it. He was certain conkers were poisonous. And it wasn’t even Cole’s turn to set a dare.

Just yesterday Cole had dared him to stroke Mrs Burgey’s mangy dog. Afterwards Cole had broken the first rule of Dare Club – that no one talks about Dare Club - and told their mother. She’d made Morgan take a shower, and it wasn’t even Sunday. Morgan had been biding his time, waiting to get his revenge. Cole couldn’t be allowed to get away with it, after all Morgan was the eldest by ten whole minutes.

“Do you understand exactly what you’re asking?”. He said mysteriously, taking the conker from Cole.

“Yeah”. Cole answered, unimpressed.

“You know that conkers contain powerful magic don’t you?”.

Morgan smiled thinly.

Cole pulled a face. “Say’s who?”.

“I saw it on You Tube”. Morgan lied, “This guy ate a conker on a full moon, and he turned into a zombie”.

Cole snorted, but could not argue with the authority of You Tube.

“His eyes turned green and everything”. Morgan watched Cole closely. There were two things that his brother was scared of – zombies and mushrooms.

“Tonight’s a full moon”. He glanced at the sky, “Just so you know what you’re asking”.

“Rubbish”. Cole kicked the leaves, “That’s just werewolves”.

“It’s werewolves too”. Morgan raised the conker to his lips.

“Still dare me to eat it?”.

Both boys stared hard at each other. Morgan shrugged, “It’s been nice knowing you”.

He popped the conker into his mouth. Cole frowned.

“You’ve got to swallow it”.

Morgan indicted a need to sit down. The business of digesting conkers was arduous and shouldn’t be tackled while standing. Cole went to perch on a log, “Not there!”. Morgan spluttered, “It’s covered in toadstools”.

Cole’s rapid inspection of the log gave Morgan just enough to time spit the conker into the leaves, and find what he needed from his pocket.

“Now we’re sitting comfortably”.

Morgan mumbled with gravity, “I will swallow”.

The violent gagging sounds he made as he pretended to swallow impressed even him.

“What now?”.

Asked Cole, wideeyed.

“Now we wait”.

Morgan folded his arms and leaned back against the tree. The shadows grew longer and a flock of crows came home to roost.

“This is boring”. Cole said, glancing at his watch.

The chill evening air had just descended to the forest floor when Morgan chose his moment.

He began to cough and shake.

He clutched his stomach and moaned. He spat foamy dribble down his coat for dramatic effect.

“The magic is beginning to take hold”. He cried, “Run Cole, run, while you still have the chance”.

Cole laughed nervously, “Stop mucking around”.

“The pain, the pain!”. Morgan cried, burying his face in his hands. Writhing in agony, he uttered an unearthly moan. Then he took his hands away to reveal himself transformed. His huge zombie eyes were green and covered in gruesome spikes.

Cole turned the colour of concrete, shrieked (like a girl thought Morgan) and ran off, leaving his swimming kit behind.

Morgan laughed and took the conker casings out of his eyes. He knew he would get into trouble for this, but just for the moment it was worth it.

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Another Outstanding Year at Barton Peveril Jonathan Prest, Principal, celebrates with students on A Level results day

Another year of outstanding results and individual student successes is being celebrated at Barton Peveril where the class of 2014 achieved a 98.1% A*to E pass rate at A Level.

day provides a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements of more than 1000 teenagers who have made 2014 yet another outstanding year for the college.

A* to C grades were netted by 76% of students with 61% of those taking the Extended Project alongside A Levels attaining A*-B.

“Such strong exam results complete the broader picture of all that combines to make a rounded sixth form education and ensure that students continue to leave us well prepared for higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

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TECHNOLOGY

Pick A Side Apple or Android?

Is Apple where it’s at, or are Android gadgets better buys?

Apple is due to launch the latest, greatest iPhone this September along with iOS 8, the latest version of its smartphone and tablet software. The phone will have a bigger screen and a better camera, but one thing won’t change: like all Apple gadgets, it won’t be cheap.

Apple isn’t the only game in town, though. Google’s Android system has been updated too, and Android phones and tablets from the likes of Samsung, HTC, LG and Sony are often just as pretty and just as powerful as anything Apple makes - and in many cases they’re a good bit cheaper too.

Android isn’t quite as simple or as elegant as Apple’s iOS, but there’s not much in it and where Apple only makes a handful of devices, with Android there are dozens of phones and tablets to choose from.

Unless you’re a big Apple fan then, is Android the smarter choice? Unfortunately it’s a bit more complicated than that.

Apple and Google don’t just want to be your friend when you buy a phone or a tablet.

They want to be part of your entire life. They want to be the companies you from whom you buy your music, movies, TV programmes and books, the companies who provide your in-car entertainment and navigation systems, the companies who handle all your messages, voice and video calls, the companies who

connect all of the appliances in your home and who track your health and fitness.

By the end of this year both firms will have smart watches or wristbands that monitor your vital signs, settop boxes that stream music and video to your TV, software that connects to cars from the likes of Volvo, Nissan, Audi and Mercedes, music and movie streaming services and home automation systems - and that’s just the stuff we know about.

This means you need to consider the bigger picture. It’s not just about the particular phone or tablet you want to buy, but what techy types call the ecosystem: the various things that the phone or tablet connects to and gets content from. For example, if you fancy Apple’s clever Apple TV system, you won’t get the best from it unless you also have an Apple phone or tablet; if you want to

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Consider what your friends, family and colleagues use. Apple’s iMessage offers free SMS and MMS messages (and soon, voice messages too), but only to other iMessage users - and iMessage isn’t available on Android. FaceTime offers free video calling, but it can’t call Android users (although Google’s alternative, Hangouts, does work on Apple devices. As a rule of thumb Google services work on Apple kit but not vice-versa.

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Your guide to Professional and Amateur productions close to you

BOX OFFICE NUMBERS Chesil Theatre, Winchester Theatre Royal, Winchester The Point, Eastleigh The Hub Theatre, Southampton Titchfield Festival Theatre Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton College The Plaza Theatre, Romsey

SOUND OF MUSIC 23-27 Sep A family favourite presented by the ever-popular Fareham Musical Society. Founded in 1983, the Society now has over 80 members and will always welcome new members.

Ferneham Hall BOUND FOR BROADWAY 27 Sept Presented by the Daisybelles.

A musical extravaganza from stage and screen! Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton PANDORA’S BOX 2-4 Oct Award-winning tragicomedy about families, betrayal, choices and love. Suitable for all the family.

The Hub Theatre, Southampton SLEUTH 4-11 Oct Orchestrate the perfect crime, and take it one step further.

The plot is fast, full of suspense and excitement. Chesil Theatre, Winchester THE GRUFFALO 9-10 Oct The Gruffalo is the perfect family treat with plenty of songs, laughs

and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. Theatre Royal, Winchester HAIRSPRAY 15-18 Oct Be transported back to the 60’s with the ultimate feel-good show!

The Hub Theatre, Southampton SMILE! SMILE! SMILE! 24 Oct Blast from the Past uses a mixture of soldiers’ songs, music hall numbers and war poems to tell the story of The War to End All Wars, Word War 1. Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton SOUNDS OF THE GLENN MILLER ERA

26 Oct The Nick Ross Orchestra presents the Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s. Theatre Royal, Winchester NUNSENSE A-MEN! 6-8 Nov STP Musicals present the original quirky and thoroughly amusing musical comedy with all of the characters being portrayed by male performers. Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton

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THE SHELL SEEKERS 11-15 Nov The story of Penelope and her battles with her selfish, annoying mess of a family. The Plaza Theatre, Romsey OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR 11-15 Nov Presented by Winchester Musicals and Opera Society. Theatre Royal, Winchester I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS 12-16 Nov Enchanting production that sparks imagination in young and old. You too will believe in unicorns after joining Tomas’s spellbinding journey. The Point, Eastleigh I LOVE MUSICALS 20-22 Nov Once again the talented Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society present a hugely entertaining show of magical musical moments. The Point, Eastleigh RED NIGHT 20-29 Nov A gripping and deeply moving play to commemorate the Great War. Titchfield Festival Theatre

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