Discover Totton & Eling Aug/Sept 2014

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INDEX HEALTH & WELLBEING Opticians 20 Beauty 20 Elderly Care 21 Hypnotherapy 19

HOME IMPROVEMENT Window Dressing 33 Double Glazing 31 Building Services 29

PROPERTY SERVICES Decorators 29 Handyman Services 31 Kitchens & Bathrooms 29 TV & Aerials 29 Electricians 29 Plumbing & Heating 34 Cleaning Services 40 Locksmiths 32 Roofers 32

EVENT SERVICES Wedding Dresses 43 Funeral Directors 42 Venues 43 Printing 42 MOTORING 44

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GARDEN & OUTDOORS Garden Care 18 Garden Equipment 17

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September is an important month for our children and teenagers moving upwards to nursery, primary or secondary schools, colleges, starting Melanie Tinson apprenticeships and last but not least university (“not least” because it’s the most expensive!). It’s a frantic time preparing for new terms (yes, I sewed name tags to gym shorts in the school car park!) and adjusting to different timetables – and that includes the parents, too.

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Have You Got The Baking Bug?

By Kate McLelland

In recent years baking has become a bit of a national obsession. With new cakecraft shops opening in our high streets and countless community bake-offs taking place all over the country, it would appear that the UK has been well and truly bitten by the baking bug.

Much of the renewed interest in what can be achieved with butter, sugar, eggs and flour can be ascribed to the BBC’s now legendary TV show, The Great British Bake Off, which features a team of amateur bakers taking part in progressively harder challenges over a period of ten weeks. The first episode of GBBO traditionally kicks off with “Cakes” and it’s fitting that this aspect of baking should open the competition, as cake making and decorating has become one of the most popular hobbies in Britain today.

Cupcakes are especially popular: decorated with butter cream icing, sprinkled with edible glitter and often topped with exotic decorations, they can easily be turned into individual, quirky masterpieces.

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“cupcake tower”) in place of a traditional wedding cake.

The name “cupcake” first appeared in an American cookery book published in 1796. They were so named because they were baked in pottery cups, ramekins or moulds, the size of a small teacup. Their popularity was revived in the 2000s thanks to the US TV series “Sex and the City”, when lead characters Carrie and Miranda scoffed cupcakes from New York’s famous Magnolia Bakery as they discussed their love lives.

These days you can buy special tin moulds for cupcakes and it’s possible to experiment with a huge range of recipes. Try them out on family and friends, or if you’re feeling ambitious you can even enter the National Cupcake Championships. You can view the entry guidelines at www. nationalcupcakeweek.co.uk but hurry, as the deadline for entries is 15th August.

Although many people enjoy pottering alone in the kitchen, trying out new recipes and finding original ways to decorate their cakes, The Great British Bake Off seems to have inspired a real enthusiasm for communal baking, whether that’s about learning together or indulging in friendly competition.

You can look up cake decorating courses in your local area by going to www. cakedecoratingcourses.co.uk or alternatively visit your local library to find out if they hold a list. If you fancy getting away from it all in order to really focus on your art, then there are a number of cake decorating short breaks and holidays available, with one day courses costing from around £100 (not including accommodation).

If you want a real holiday experience you could sign up for a cake-making course in France, with accommodation and meals included for £649 per person. See www. frenchcakebreaks.com for more details.

For those who simply don’t have the money to spend on courses there are a number of tutorials on YouTube (www.youtube. com) that will teach you everything you need to know, from creating a basic cake mixture to advanced piping techniques.

If you don’t enjoy learning alone, you can always invite a friend around to experiment with you, or get together with neighbours

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Discover What’s On TERRIFIC THURSDAYS AT BURSLEDON BRICKWORKS Until 28 Aug, 11am to 4pm Swanwick Lame, Swanwick Holiday Activities for children.

Running each Thursday during the school holidays. A really good way of keeping busy during the long summer break. More information: www.bursledonbrickworks.org.uk WORKING, WAITING and WEEPING 6 to 30 Aug, 11am to 4pm Bursledon Brickworks, Swanwick Remembering the start of the Great War. What was it like not being allowed to join up ... or waiting behind to get that telegram ... or being a woman at work? Based on local memories an intriguing peep into what was happening in the Swanwick area in 1914. www. bursledonbrickworks.org.uk NATURE DETECTIVES TRAIL Until 1 Sept, 10am to 4pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Follow this self-guided trail round the Park. Look out for tracks and signs that help you identify what kind of animals have been roaming the Park before you arrived! There is a prize if you manage to identify all the animals. £1.50 per trail.

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GRUFFALO TRAIL Until 31 Aug, 11am to 3pm Bolderwood car park Hampshire SO43 7GQ Adventure in the heart of the forest to discover the story of the Gruffalo and the Mouse. Follow the trail to enter their magical world. 023 80283141.

THURSDAY TIME TRAVELLER’S HISTORY CLUB From 31 July, 10:30am to 3pm Tudor House, Southampton Play games, make crafts, go on guided tours. Ages 4-11 £15. (B) www.tudorhouseandgarden.com MATCHSTICK ARMADA 9 June to 7 Sep Tudor House, Southampton For over 20 years Master Modeller David Reynolds has been constructing detailed scale models of oil rigs, sea planes and famous ships include RMS Titanic, all from matchsticks.

THE 21st CAROLE NASH EUROJUMBLE 5 & 6 Sep, Opens at 9am Netley Marsh SO40 7GY The Eurojumble is one of the biggest autojumbles in the south, and it’s getting bigger every year.

With hundreds of autojumble stands, and thousands of bargains to be had, Netley Marsh is the place to be for that elusive part, new project or piece of memorabilia to complete your collection. Adult £6.50, Senior £5, Children £2. 01507 529430 BANDSTAND CONCERT 6 Sep, 2:30pm Lymington SO41 3SE Free open-air concert. 0783 767 0354

STORYTIME & CRAFTS AT TOTTON LIBRARY 6 Sep, 2pm Totton SO40 3RS Free and fun storytime and crafts session on the first Saturday of every month. For children aged up to 8 years. Free. 02380 864458 INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE 6-7 Sep, 10am to 5pm Beaulieu Hampshire Beaulieu’s most famous motoring event, the International Autojumble is the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic. With over 2000 stands, groaning with all kinds of vintage and classic motoring ephemera - motoring parts, accessories, automobilia, literature, tools and clothing, there is something for everyone and lots of bargains to be had. This iconic event enjoys the reputation that; “if you can’t find it at Beaulieu, it doesn’t’ exist!” www. beaulieuautojumble.co.uk LONGSTOCK PARK WATER GARDEN 7 Sept Longstock Water Gardens SO20 6JF Organised by the Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford & Itchen Valley.

Come & visit these superb gardens and support the Alzheimer’s Society.

RAINBOW RUN 7 Sept Southampton SO14 7LP Prepare to be covered in paint as you run along the 3km route.

The most colourful event in the calendar! The Rainbow Run is our brand new, super fun event where Southamptonwill be covered in a sea of rainbow runners. 8+.

Adults £12, Children £8 + suggested minimum sponsorship of £50 (aged 8 -16 years) www. caterpillarappeal.org.uk

BEE & HONEY WEEKEND 6-7 Sep, 10am to 5pm Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon Get close to a beehive; try your hand at rolling a beeswax candle and taste delicious local honey with the Fareham & District Bee Keepers Association. 01489 787055 TWYFORD WATERWORKS 7 Sep, 11am to 4pm Hazeley Road, Winchester Emergency vehicles of all types on display, including fire engines, ambulances, police cars. See them in action! Adults £5, OAPs £4, Under 16s free.

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ANIMAL CHARITY BAZAAR 7 Sep, 10:30am to 3pm Guildhall Winchester SO23 9GH Local and international charities will come together to raise money and awareness at the Guildhall Winchester.

Free entry. Bric a brac, merchandise, kids corner and a grand raffle.

The onsite cafe eighteen 71 offers local and homemade cakes and lunches. monicamayhew@hotmail.co.uk RAMBLERS WALK – NEW FOREST CIRCULAR 7 Sep, 10am Meet in Romsey. SP5 2PU 7 mile walk via Millers Ford and Godshill Enclosure. Pub lunch at Horse & Groom, Woodgreen. Grid Ref: SU212177. 02380 733638

EASTLEIGH MARDI GRAS Sat 13 Sept 10am-7.30pm Tel: 07551864655 A first time event in Jubilee Gardens. Lots to do and watch.

Live music, food, live shows, a walking parade, hands on.

MIRANDA SYKES & REX PRESTON 12 Sept, 8pm Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton College SO40 3ZX In the space of 2 short years, Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston have emerged to become one of the most sought after duos on the English folk & roots scene. £12/£10 from 02380 667683 SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 12 to 21 September Mayflower Park SO14 2AQ There are loads of opportunities to try out products, learn and get out on the water. www.southamptonboatshow.com

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WINCHESTER POETRY FESTVAL 12 to 14 Sep, 10:30am to 10pm Winchester Discovery Centre The inaugural Winchester Poetry Festival will bring together twenty contemporary poets, writers and editors for readings, workshops and discussion about poetry today. hello@winchesterpoetryfestival. org.uk NEW FOREST BIKE RIDE 14 Sep, 8am to 5pm Brockenhurst Sixth Form College SO42 7ZE A beautiful ride through the New Forest, helping to raise vital funds for charity. There’s a choice of four routes for all ages and abilities, all starting and finishing in Brockenhurst.

Quiet roads and gentle hills make the shorter rides ideal for families. www.bike-events.com/ newforest KNIT & NATTER AT TOTTON LIBRARY 8 Sep, 10am to 12Noon Totton SO40 3RS Every Monday morning (but NOT during the school holidays).

Friendship, knitting and plenty of nattering. 02380 864458 WARHAMMER CLUB AT TOTTON LIBRARY 11 Sep, 5:30 to 6:30pm Totton SO40 3RS Free Club for 16 year olds and above. Held on alternate Thursdays during term-time.

JAPANESE GARDEN SQUARES 11 Sep, 2-4pm Tools for Self-Reliance, Netley Marsh SO40 7GY With Craft2Craft a circle becomes a square - all hand stitched - one 10

can be prepared at the session and could form the start of a larger project. Cost £10 to include all materials. Free parking. (B) 02380 869697.

DEREK ACORAH – MEDIUM 12 Sep, 7:30pm Ferneham Hall, Fareham PO16 7DB The UK’s Number 1 Spirit Medium is back due to high demand for an evening of psychic mediumship. His amazing ability has captivated audiences from all over the globe, having packed out venues from near and far, where he astounds people with his level of mediumship accuracy.

Tickets £18.50 from 01329 231942 CONCORDE CLASSICS CAR SHOW 14 Sep, 10am to 4pm The Concorde Club, Eastleigh Classic, Sports and Super car to benefit Naomi House Children’s Hospice near Winchester. F1 cars, Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s.

BBQ and live Jazz band. £4 per adult and Under 12’s £1.

02380 842453 SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE DARK AGES 13 & 14 Sep, 10:30am to 5pm Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon SO31 1BH Meet Saxon warriors with their weapons. Learn crafts and skills that will bring history to life for the entire family. Normal farm admission charges apply.

07528 082580 ROSE ROAD CHARITY TRIATHLON 14 Sep, 7:15am to 11:30am Applemore Recreation Centre, Dibden SO45 5T A 200 metre swim, 8 mile cycle and 2.5 mile run. Teams of four.

Registration is £100 per team and raise a minimum of £400 sponsorship per team. All money raised will go towards the Rose Road Association, which will help to provide more short breaks for local children and young people with complex disabilities. www.roseroad.org.uk AUTUMN EQUESTRIAN SHOW 14 September Pinkmead Equestrian Centre, Botley This is a public Equestrian event.

Be sure to check the website page for times and latest information, especially in case of bad weather. www.horseeventsuk.com HEDGEROW HARVEST DAY 14 Sep, 1-4:30pm Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey As part of the Tree Council s Hedgerow Harvest History project (supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund), you can learn about gathering free food from the countryside and try some hedgerow jam and chutney.

Free with normal admission, but donations are welcome.

SOUTHAMPTON WEDDING EXHIBITION 18 Sep, 5-9pm Southampton Guildhall SO14 7LP 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 RAMBLERS WALK – NEW FOREST CIRCULAR 18 Sep, 11am Start Filly Inn, off A337. SO42 7UF 5 mile walk via Newlands Copse, Sandy Down and Setley Common with pub lunch at the Filly Inn. Grid Ref: SU303003. 02380 276309

GROWING HARDY ORCHIDS IN BRITISH GARDENS 19 Sep, 7:15 to 9:15pm St. Boniface Church Hall, Chandlers Ford SO53 2FT 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

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)

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

MICHAEL PALIN – TRAVELLING TO WORK 19 Sep, 7:30pm Kings Theatre, Southsea Look back at Michael’s twenty-five years of exploring the world and nearly fifty years in radio, television, books and films. £29.50. 02892 828282

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. 07766650662.

COLDEN COMMON BEER FEST 19 to 21 Sept, Fri (7-11pm) Sat (1-11:30pm) Sun (2-5pm) Community Centre SO21 1UU Popular 3 day village beer fest with local ales. Barbecue available at all sessions.

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NEW FOREST BOOK FAIR 20 Sep, 10am to 4pm Lyndhurst Community Centre Hundreds of second-hand, out-ofprint and rare books, maps, prints, ephemera and local material. Free admission. 01725 514480.

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

RINGWOOD CARNIVAL 20 September Ringwood centre BH24 1HY 2 fun filled processions round Ringwood Town with floats ,music ,funfair and more. All day free show. For all the details www. ringwoodcarnival.org.uk 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?

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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.

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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. 023 8064 3026 ROMSEY OPEN SIGHT Meets every Wednesday afternoon Romsey School SO51 8ZB A social club for people with sight difficulties. Offering tea, games, gossip, entertainment and support. New members and volunteers always welcome.

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Your guide to Professional and Amateur productions close to you

BOX OFFICE NUMBERS Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton

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Chesil Theatre, Winchester

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Ferneham Hall, Fareham

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Theatre Royal, Winchester

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Bishopstoke Memorial Hall, Eastleigh

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NOT ABOUT HEROES 11-14 Sept Blackeyed Theatre presents the story of two of the finest Great War poets, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon. Theatre Royal, Winchester MIRANDA SYKES & REX PRESTON

12 Sep One of the most sought after duos on the English folk & roots scene.

Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton SOUND OF MUSIC 23-27 Sept Presented by the ever-popular Fareham Musical Society.

Ferneham Hall, Fareham THE WEDDING SINGER 24-27 Sep Southampton Musical Society takes you back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Theatre Royal, Winchester A PENNY FOR A SONG 25-27 Sept Bishopstoke Players presents this bright comedy set on the South coast of England in 1804.

Bishopstoke Memorial Hall, Eastleigh

SIMON & GARFUNKEL THROUGH THE YEARS 26 Sep Listen to wonderful live performances by Bookends, as they perform as no other Simon & Garfunkel act can with just a single guitar and two voices.

Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton UNSET BOULEVARD 26 Sep Light hearted songs and musings provide a delightful evening in the company of a Mark Ponsford. The Hub Theatre

WILD SPIRITS IN THE WIND 10 Oct Wild Spirits in the Wind’ is a musical showcase of some amazing musicians from the local area. Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton HAIRSPRAY 15-18 Oct Music Theatre South bring you this West End and Broadway smash hit, the ultimate feel-good show!

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THAT’LL BE THE DAY 1 Oct Knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. Ferneham Hall, Fareham

THE BIG BIG SING 19 Oct If you only dare to sing in the shower, sing out loud and proud at an afternoon of song and fun.

Turner Sims, 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

OUR TOWN 21-25 Oct The Maskers Theatre Company present this Thorton Wilder’s drama of life set in the early 1900s. Maskers Theatre Studio, Shirley

JIM DAVIDSON – NO FURTHER ACTION 7 Oct This promises to be the most outrageous, hilarious and insightful show Jim has ever performed. Ferneham Hall, Fareham

HUGLESS DOUGLAS 28 Oct Little Cubs aged 3 - 7 years old will love this heart-warming tale, but grown-up bears will have lots of fun, too. Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton 13

ROMSEY SHOW For the first time in its 172-year history The Romsey Show will have a theme: World War One and Hampshire Life 1914 – 1918.

The theme will commemorate the centenary of the start of the First World War and pay tribute to the 350 local ‘boys’ who gave their lives for King and Country as well as reflecting on ahow life would have been for those who stayed behind to keep the home fires burning.

More specifically, the 2014 show will recall the wartime role of Broadlands, which has hosted the Romsey Show since 1919.

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site of a major horse remount depot during WW1, which was responsible for training thousands of horses and their handlers for war work.

In addition, both the Canadian High Commission and the American Embassy will be represented at this year’s event to recognise the fact that their troops were stationed at Broadlands during WW1.

There will be an aerial dog-fight by seven replica WW1 planes, a horse and mule remount display, an 18lb field gun from the Royal Armouries being harnessed and drawn by heavy horses and the WW1 tank that appeared in the film War Horse. As well as music by the Band and Bugles of The Rifles, re-enactments of the work of military farriers, a WW1 padre and FANYs nurses with a 1915 field ambulance.

The WW1 Information Tent will house various static displays. A Garden of Remembrance close to the marquee will be planted with 350 crosses to commemorate those who died and there will be an Honouring the Dead ceremony in the Main Ring.

To add to the atmosphere, everyone attending the show, be they exhibitors, traders or visitors, will be encouraged to dress in period costume (although this is not compulsory) and all the different sections of the show will be reflecting the period, for example, the bakery demonstration in the Food Zone will be offering period breads at WW1 prices!

All this is in addition to all the usual attractions that people expect from a traditional agricultural show like Romsey, which is one of the biggest and best events of its kind in the country with its wonderful mix of horses, cattle, sheep, countryside activities, food show, vintage machinery and over 500 trade stands.

There are also alpacas, pigs, water buffalo, otters, fur and feather tent, caged birds, show jumping, parade of hounds, gun dogs, falconry, fly fishing, ferrets, traction engines, fairground … the list is endless!

Romsey Show takes place on Saturday, September 13th, at Broadlands, Romsey. Children under 11 go free and advance tickets, with massive savings, are on sale from August. For more information, visit www. romseyshow.co.uk

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Grow Your Own Take-Away

By Pippa Greenwood From the garden to the wok

We all know that homecooked food is better for us than a stream of takeaways, but then we all deserve a little self-indulgence from time to time. So why not save yourself the guilt (and some cash!) and grow your own Chinese takeaway right here in your own garden?

Don’t worry – I haven’t turned cookery writer, and I’m not about to tell you how to make spring rolls or chicken chow mein. But there’s absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t grow some of those tremendously tasty and crazily crunchy vegetables that make the backbone of many a Chinese stir-fry... and the great thing is that oriental vegetables do well from late summer sowings, so it’s off to the garden centre (not the takeaway) you go!

Bean sprouts are so easy to grow you could almost do it with your eyes shut. The common types are sprouted mung-beans, and you can either buy packets of seed or do as I do and buy a small packet of the beans themselves from your local health food store. Just soak the seeds or beans for about half an hour, rinse them thoroughly and put a couple of tablespoons in a large glass jar, add a bit of water, and cover the mouth of the jar with

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a bit of muslin (or a section from a clean but old pair of tights), secured well with a rubber band. Put the jar in a cool, dark cupboard and, once a day, drain the old water and add fresh. Before you know it the beans will start sprouting sprouts and you’ve got yourself the beginnings of a stir-fry.

Mizuna has got to be one of the most attractive leafy vegetables you can grow. Its green leaves appear soon after sowing the seed in a pot or in open ground, and they add a great spicy flavour to your stirfry – but don’t forget to save a few for adding zing to salads and sandwiches.

And where would your Chinese meal be without pak-choi, that fast-growing Oriental veg that brings a superbly succulent crunch to every mouthful?

It’s another easy vegetable to grow late in the summer: just sow the seeds in a well-forked soil, water, and wait. Thin out as per the instructions of the seed packet (remembering that the thinnings are great to

eat too), then just pinch off the roots and pop the plants into the wok. Pak-choi also grows well in a container of multi-purpose compost.

Garlic is another essential ingredient. It’s not really the right time of year to plant garlic, but for an unexpected little extra take a few spare cloves and pot them in trays of compost. Keep the compost slightly moist and in a week or two the cloves will start to sprout. What you’re after here aren’t the sprouts, though, but the bright green foliage which adds a definitely garlicy flavour to stir-fries and a touch of colour as well.

Radishes add heat as well as crunch, and there are some lovely oriental varieties such as Mantanhong, which is a British-bred Chinese variety with

a sweet and superbly crunchy bright red-to-pink inner flesh and spherical white roots – great for colour and texture and with a sweet almost nutty flavour.

Sow in open ground or pots from now until early September for cropping in a few weeks’ time.

Spring onions are another classic stir-fry component. Sow yourself some seed promptly and you won’t get a fully mature crop for harvesting this year unless you’re extremely lucky; but what you will get is a superyoung onion that will add both colour and intense flavour to the contents of your wok.

And finally, to add a meaty texture (and some protein) to your ultimate home-grown vegetable stir-fry, why not grow your own mushrooms? Kits for growing both oyster and field

mushrooms are available in many garden centres or by mail order. It’s not always easy to get right, I know, but the challenge is definitely worth it when you have exotic mushrooms growing in your cellar, garden frame, greenhouse, or shed.

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Garden Maintenance

A “Wee” Bit of a Problem There is an element of truth in the old wives tale that bitch urine is more harmful because they squat and deposit urine in one large dose whereas dogs go round spraying a bit here and a bit there to mark their territories, leaving insufficient amounts to cause much damage.

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It’s the concentration that is the problem not the chemical. Urine is a highly concentrated nitrogen liquid not too dissimilar to ammonia or bleach.

However, nitrogen is also a fertiliser which will help your grass grow but only if administered in low enough concentration. With dog urine, the concentration is so high that it both acts as poisons and therefore the grass dies within days. A week or so after the dead patch has formed you’ll notice a green ring of tall lush grass surrounding it. This is because the urine has become diluted with rain or ground water and as the urine contains nitrogen (a fertiliser) it now starts feeding the grass.

Existing dead urine burn patches, less than two inches across will more than likely grow over in a month or two. If the patches are bigger or you want to speed recovery in smaller patches 1) Rake out the dead grass 2) Prick the soil surface about 1cm deep with the garden fork 3) Lightly sprinkle in grass seed - about 10 - 20 seeds per square inch, no more 4) Tread the surface to firm 5) Water regularly.

If stopping the dog peeing in the garden is impractical you can a) Keep your eye on the dog when it first goes on to the lawn and poor a bucket of water on to the place where the dog pees to dilute the urine or b) keep a high level of moisture in the lawn where the dog pees. During dry spells, put the sprinkler on once or twice a week for an hour. Then when the dog goes to the toilet the urine will dilute very quickly due to soil moisture thus reducing most of the damage.

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Practitioners believe that they can restore the flow of Ki around the body by using non-invasive techniques on Ki pathways (‘meridians’) and acupressure (acupuncture) points. They claim that this stimulates circulation and releases toxins.

Over time, Shiatsu has diversified into several styles and philosophies. Some practitioners concentrate on acupressure points and some more generally on the Ki pathways, while others focus on diagnostic systems such as the Five Element system or macrobiotic approach.

Having a Shiatsu Treatment A treatment usually lasts about an hour. At the first session, the therapist asks the patient about their medical history, lifestyle and symptoms before deciding which techniques to use.

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Many therapists begin by gently touching the abdomen, allowing them to assess the body’s energy levels and areas needing treatment. Then they apply pressure to acupressure points, either by pressing with palms, fingers, elbows, knees and feet on the meridians or sometimes by rotating and stretching joints and limbs.

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By Alison Runham You’ve booked the perfect holiday in the ideal destination. In your dreams you’re already there, sunbathing, sightseeing and relaxing with a good book - but it could turn into a nightmare unless you ensure you’ve got your holiday health covered beforehand.

Holidaying in the UK If you’re holidaying in the UK, it’s easier; food, drink, transport and healthcare are all familiar and there’s no language barrier.

You should still arrange travel insurance though, in case an accident or illness means your holiday is cancelled or cut short.

If you’re planning to go way off the beaten track or hill climbing, check the weather forecast first.

Wear appropriate footwear and ensure you take your mobile (fully charged), warm waterproof clothing and a first aid kit.

Take a map too and make sure everyone knows the route (if only one person does, what happens if they’re injured and lose consciousness, or can’t walk?). Plan walks realistically as you’ll be slower over rough terrain.

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sound simple but many deaths are caused every year by ignoring these precautions.

If you’re going to a beach that’s out of the way, check it’s safe for swimming. Concealed rocks and debris can be dangerous and the UK coast harbours creatures that can deliver a nasty sting – check the useful guide to them here: http://bit.ly/1m9uFYJ

Holidaying Abroad Read your guidebook and information from your travel company well in advance and visit http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk at least 8 weeks before departure for specific precautions for your destination. Make sure you’re aware of: • Air travel health and safety Newborn babies and women over 36 weeks pregnant (32 weeks if it’s a multiple pregnancy) can’t travel by air, and it’s also not advised if you’ve had a recent stroke, heart attack, surgery or trauma, or if you have a communicable disease or certain conditions affecting your ears, chest, head or cardiovascular system.

Insurance can become void if you ignore advice about preexisting conditions or conceal them, so check with your doctor.

Inside aeroplanes the air is very dry. Stay well hydrated

and avoid alcohol, as this will dehydrate you and altitude increases its effects. Ask your doctor’s advice if you are concerned about DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or if you’ve given birth in the last two months. The risk of DVT can be reduced by walking, stretching, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and keeping well hydrated.

Compression stockings may also help if fitted and worn correctly.

• Local laws and customs Beware different traffic signals and different laws particularly about standards of dress.

• Food and water safety Always wash your hands before and after using the toilet or handling food, and pack sanitizer gel or wipes in case hand-washing facilities are unclean or non-existent.

If you’re not sure the water is safe, don’t drink it or use it for brushing teeth unless it’s boiled or treated with purification tablets – otherwise stick to bottled water. Avoid ice cubes too.

Choose well-cooked, freshly prepared food where you can (especially if buying from street vendors), and avoid salads, shellfish and ice-cream (unless it’s from a large commercial manufacturer). Thoroughly clean or peel fruit and vegetables.

• Health precautions Depending on where you’re going, there may be a risk of malaria and it shouldn’t be taken lightly; it can be fatal.

Use repellents on exposed skin and repellents and/or insecticides around your room and on mosquito screens and your clothing, as mosquitoes may bite through it. Wear long trousers or long-sleeved tops, particularly after dark.

Anti-malarial tablets need to be started before you go and must be continued (sometimes for up to 4 weeks) when you return.

Pack a supply of diarrhoea medication so it’s close by if needed.

• Vaccinations Again, requirements depend on destination; check http:// www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk at least 8 weeks before travel to find specific guidelines for

letter too, including your personal details, travel dates and details of medication you’re carrying.

the country you’re visiting as some vaccines are given in several doses, and factor in other countries you may plan to visit on holiday. Carry proof of vaccinations – some countries will require an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). Hepatitis A, cholera, typhoid and DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and polio) should all be free, but you’ll have to pay for yellow fever, encephalitis, meningitis, rabies, tuberculosis and hepatitis B (unless it’s given as a combined hepatitis A and B vaccine).

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If you are off to university in September, your head will be full of worries and excitement about living independently, studying, and how to manage life in a new city. It might be a little overwhelming at times, but with forethought and planning you can organise your money and get to grips with the financial side of life.

Managing money is often the biggest concern for new undergraduates, but the trick is to know your figures, set a basic budget where you can, and stick to it. One of the first decisions to make though, is which student bank account to open.

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Budgeting is simple once you get into a routine. It just needs commitment, and an awareness of how much you are spending.

The first thing to do is calculate the total of your maintenance loan and any grants, wages if you intend to work, and any money from your parents.

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Then make a list of regular bills, such as food, electricity, insurance and books. Also factor in birthday and Christmas expenses, and the cost of running a car if you have one.

The money left over is disposable income, but you need to make sure you don’t overspend.

There are lots of things you can do to save money in this respect: • Take a packed lunch or eat in at lunchtime • Rather than buying expensive take-away drinks, use a thermal travel mug for taking coffee/tea to lectures • Apply for an NUS student discount card – this can get you 10%-15% off prices in a wide range of shops • Choose ‘basic’ supermarket brands to keep your food bills down

The main objective is to live within your means rather than splurging all your money at the start of term. Divide the maintenance loan over three months to budget for living costs, and you are halfway there.

Knowing the difference between ‘good debt’ and ‘bad debt’ Not all debt is created equal, and although you get a good rate on student loans, it’s not always the case in other areas. Interest-free bank overdrafts are the next best way to borrow, but after that, debt can quickly spiral out of control if you are not careful.

Knowing how to use credit cards effectively is an important part of managing your money at university, as the temptation to spend without thinking can be overwhelming at times.

The important thing to note is that only paying the minimum amount off a credit card each month allows the interest to build up, and makes it increasingly difficult to pay off what was originally a manageable amount.

This point is well-illustrated by the Money Saving Expert website,

“If you borrowed £3,000 aged 21, and only made the minimum credit card repayments, you’d be 50 before it cleared.”

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Paying for higher education is an investment, and remains a popular choice even with the recent increase in tuition fees.

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SHORT STORY

Three’s a Crowd

by Jackie Brewster Gordon and Merle set off just after dawn. For two hours they navigated unfamiliar roads on their way to the airport, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense. Gordon refused to stop and ask for directions, and Merle lost confidence in her map reading after mistaking the motorway for a river.

They’d passed the same garage twice when Merle cried out, “I’ve just remembered something!”

“We did lock the front door”, Gordon said.

“Not that”. She opened the glove compartment and took out a black box.

“Mother lent me her sat nav. She said it would come in handy”.

Merle peered at the screen, “it says the destination is already set. How considerate of her”.

Gordon was suspicious; he’d never describe his mother-in-law as considerate.

With authority, a lady’s voice said, “turn around”.

“Better do as she says”. Merle laughed.

The holiday had been a last minute thing. Merle’s cousin had kindly offered them use of her two bedroom villa in Spain.

They’d found some cheap flights, although it meant a long drive to the airport. Gordon had grumbled about the cost of airport parking, but Gordon grumbled about the cost of everything.

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They needed a break. For the last few weeks Merle’s mother, Connie, had been staying with them while the sale of her house went through. Gordon tolerated his mother-in-law in small doses.

What she’d promised to be a weekend stay had turned into four excruciatingly long weeks. Connie even had the nerve to hint that their villa was big enough for all three of them, especially as her new home was so close to the airport. Thankfully Gordon prided himself on being the sort of man who didn’t take hints.

For the next hour the sat nav lady took control of the situation. She had a condescending tone that reminded Gordon of Connie. It was uncomfortably like having her in the car with them, and his nerves were becoming increasingly frayed.

“Looks like we’ve hit rush hour”.

Merle worried, “I’d hoped we’d be there by now”.

Gordon sniped, “What does the sat nav say?” Merle checked the screen.

“She says, ‘arriving in five minutes’. There’s a left turn for the airport. Thank goodness”.

“Take the next right”, the sat nav ordered curtly.

“Perhaps she knows a short cut?”

Merle suggested nervously. Gordon frowned, and indicated right.

“That sign said Lockington”, Gordon said. “Isn’t that where Connie’s moved to?”

“Take the first left at the roundabout”. The sat nav continued. With a feeling of dread Gordon did as he was told. They passed a pub called The Brittle Sticks.

“That’s odd”, Merle said. “I’m sure Mother said her new local was called that”.

“Take the next left”, the sat nav ordered. Gordon grudgingly obeyed.

“You have arrived at your destination”, the sat nav declared.

They pulled up outside a bungalow with a ‘Sold’ sign on the drive. It was not the airport.

“Yoo hoo!” Connie waved opening the front door, “you’ve taken your time. Room for a little one?” She opened the car door and climbed inside.

“What a nice surprise”. Gordon said through gritted teeth.

“Don’t panic dear!” Connie laughed, “I’m only coming as far as the airport with you, then bringing your car back. I know how much Gordon hates paying for parking. Your car can have a free holiday on my drive.”

“You’re very considerate”, Gordon said.

“I am aren’t I?” Connie snapped on her seatbelt.

“Now, would you like me to give you directions?”

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The main purpose of grooming our pets is to check for:- Ticks, Grass seeds, Check for any cuts or problems. Ideally we need to groom our pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, cats and dogs at least once a week. If a grass seed gets caught between the pads and in the coat it can work down to the skin and cause infections. With shorthaired animals use a comb to comb through the hair which will help to remove the seeds.If you find a seed, remove, wash the area with saline solution, if there is a cut go and see your vet to get checked out. If you find a tick remove it with a ‘de-ticker’ tool – slide the tool between the skin and the tick and gently turn anti clockwise and pull gently.

This process is the same for us so make sure you wear wellies or long trousers whenever going out and check yourself when you get home.Remember enjoy the warm weather with your pet.

Roof alterations in association with new first floor; side gable; first-floor rear extension EWELL WAY, TOTTON SO40 3PQ Two-storey side extension; single-storey rear extension PLAYERS CRESCENT, TOTTON SO40 9BD Properties Sold Ashwood Gardens, SO40 8SZ £265,000 3 bed detached Barnsfield Crescent, SO40 8BW £224,000 3 bed semi-D Marybridge Close, SO40 9AQ £250,000 3 bed detached Fritham Close, SO40 8FD £205,000

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By James Baggott The New York Motor Show might not be the biggest event on the automotive calendar, but there were some still some treats in store for car fans in the Big Apple.

Land Rover Discovery Concept It was launched on an aircraft carrier, next to a spaceship, with the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop - this launch is a massive deal for the manufacturer.

It’s packed with tech, including augmented reality that can project sat nav directions onto the smart glass windscreen, gesture controls that open doors without touch and the ability to remotely drive the car using a tablet or smart phone. How much will make it into production is unclear, but it’s exciting stuff.

Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe The world’s chief executives are sure to make their next meeting on time thanks to this luxury missile. With 577bhp under the bonnet, the monster S63 AMG Coupe can hit 60mph in just 3.9 seconds.

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BMW M4 Convertible Convertible? Cabriolet? We’re not sure which term the Germans prefer, but all we know is the BMW M4 looks absolutely stunning with its roof chopped off.

The M4 features a clever threepiece folding metal roof and some not-so-subtle design tweaks.

These include quad tailpipes, a larger front bumper and a tweaked kidney grille.

The convertible will go on sale in September costing £60,730 with a 3.0-litre turbocharged six cylinder. The 0-60mph time is now down to 4.6 seconds.

Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary It wouldn’t be an American motor show without some muscle, and thankfully Ford has been taking its protein shakes and come up with this.

The night before the show, Ford chopped one up and rebuilt it on the 86th floor of the Empire State Building, recreating a stunt they pulled off with the original back in 1954.

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Kia Sedona At last, Kia’s not-so-pretty Sedona MPV has been given the same plastic-surgery treatment as the rest of the range. The new model might still be a little bit van-like, but with the trademark Kia tiger nose and smart headlights, it looks a lot more stylish – and it needed it.

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BMW X4 There were a number of models that didn’t make our top cars of the show cut, and this X4 was very nearly one of them. Let’s face it, the crossover fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

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