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As I write this month’s letter, the sun is shining and there’s definitely a feeling that spring is on its way. It’s still freezing out, but it’s such a feeling of hope when the sun gets a bit brighter.

Interestingly many of our advertisers tell us that business picks up at this time of year. Not just the gardeners – you’d expect that – but it seems that the sunlight streaming into our homes shows up wear and tear and more than a few days of dust too (and I’m not just talking about my face in front of the mirror, hah!).

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In my last note I mentioned trying to tackle my procrastination problem. I’m not an awful procrastinator, but like many of you I do avoid the tricky and boring tasks. But once you start, you do get momentum and it makes it easier to move onto the next job. I keep reminding myself of that, knowing that if I say to myself ‘there’s no rush’ I’ll get out of the habit and I’ll be back at the beginning, feeling like I’m pushing water uphill. No excuses Tania – just do it!

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And Another Thing...

Where Tom Stops Commuting

by Tom Hughes My Dearly Beloved’s face fell as the true horror of my announcement sunk in.

“So what you’re saying is that from now on, you’ll be working from home?”

“Yes. Nigel is cutting costs. It’s actually great news because they are paying for a broadband upgrade, and I get a desk.”

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“And no more commuting hurrah! I thought I could move into Evan’s old room.”

“Well I’m not getting rid of that divan, it’s never been slept in.”

Monday morning 7am. I leapt into my work trousers and after slurping my coffee was on the drive, keys in hand before I realised. Of course, I don’t have to do this anymore! So, sitting at my new desk an hour early, I took the first conference call of the morning: a very important discussion about our national marketing strategy.

“Hi Tom, Nigel in Basingstoke here and Marty in Seattle, what’s your take on this? I was just about to launch into my best corporate blather when – MMMMNNNMMNNNNN! “Sorry Tom, there seems to be some interference on the line?”

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bedroom door (sorry, branch office door) and was promptly bashed on the big toe by the Hoover. “Darling - I’m in a meeting!” I hissed. The Henry fell silent.

“Well this house won’t clean itself - darling. Anyway that’s me done, I’m going out.”

So while Marty droned on about performance indicators, I looked down from the bedroom (branch) window as Sarah, Bags for Life in hand, set off for Tesco and the dreaded Big Shop. At last some peace! Or so I thought. I was in the middle of composing my umpteenth electronic missive of the day when I heard a scratching at the door. It was Ollie, demanding to know what I was doing at home this time of the morning. To stop the whining I relented and in two bounds he was over the desk and onto the window sill, where he settled down for a mid morning snooze.

So, with my best friend asleep next to me, I beavered away at my spreadsheets. The new phone buzzed once more and, as Ollie raised an inquisitive eyebrow, I took my second conference call of the day. I was just about to set out in no uncertain terms why Basingstoke couldn’t escape restructuring when next door’s cat

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“So, Tom what you are saying is…”

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“Oh, sorry Tom, don’t you like Marty’s idea?”

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I heaved Ollie out onto the landing, nearly strangling myself with my headset in the process.

I coughed. “Sorry guys. New ring tone.”

After ending the call I spotted Sarah returning from the Big Shop. “I thought you were ‘at work’?”

“I can’t just sit up there watching you struggling. Here, let me.”

“Look I’m perfectly capable of putting away the shopping - no Tom, the bleach doesn’t live in there! Just go back upstairs and leave me to it.”

As Sarah unpacked everything my stomach reminded me that lunch time was almost upon us. So, nestled on the sofa next to Sarah with my bag of Quavers and my ham bloomer, something told me that turning the TV channel over to check on England’s progress at Trent Bridge was not a good idea.

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It’s the time of year when things are starting to look lush and green, and beds and borders are beginning to come into their own. But does your lawn spoil it all by looking like a rather moth-eaten patchwork quilt? Or maybe you don’t have a lawn but think it would be great to possess one of those beautiful green surfaces in the centre of your garden?

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Preparing the site If you want a new lawn, it is essential to get the site properly prepared. It takes time and effort, but every moment you spend is well worthwhile. Start by removing all weeds, large stones, debris and any old grass or lawn, then dig or fork over thoroughly to remove all taproots of weeds.

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Buying turf Always choose a reputable supplier and make sure that the turf you buy is suitable for the use you have in mind – some, especially those including lots of dwarf ryegrass, are much tougher than others, while some contain a seed mixture especially put together to make it suitable for use in shade.

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RECIPE

Pork Jambalaya serves 4 ready in 55 minutes Cooked in just one pan and on the table in less than an hour this is a great midweek family supper. Serve with garlic bread or a mixed green salad, if liked.

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1 tbsp groundnut oil 100g chorizo sausage, sliced 350g pork loin steaks, cut into chunks 1 onion, peeled and chopped 3 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 2 tsp smoked paprika, plus extra for sprinkling 2 tsp Cajun seasoning 225g easy-cook long grain rice 700ml vegetable stock 100g fine green beans, chopped 1 large yellow pepper, deseeded and diced

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1. Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the chorizo over a high heat until golden and the fat starts to run. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

2. Add the diced pork to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time until browned. Remove and set aside with the chorizo. Add the rest of the oil to the pan and fry the onion, celery and garlic for 5 minutes until beginning to soften.

3. Stir in the spices and rice and cook, stirring, over a medium heat for 2 minutes then pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Return the pork to the pan and cover and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Stir in the chorizo, green beans and yellow pepper into the pan and cook, uncovered, for a further 6-7 minutes until the rice and vegetables are tender, adding a little more stock if necessary. Serve sprinkled with a little more smoked paprika and freshly ground black pepper.

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New Orleans is a great starting point, famous for its French Quarter and the birthplace of Dixie Jazz. You could easily spend your time just taking in all that the music scene has to offer or try a tour.

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Memphis is looming large on the map by now. Before you get there you should definitely spend some time in Vicksburg. Driving into Vicksburg, you immediately feel the Southern tradition that flows through the city’s veins. The city is rich in history, but especially Civil War history. You will find tours of graceful antebellum homes that stood proudly through the siege of Vicksburg, to reenactments at landmarks and cemeteries that honour the men from both the North and the South that fell during the war.

Just south of Memphis in the town of Clarksdale you will find another great little Inn, Clark House, which is well worth considering for a stopover before finally arriving in Memphis. The town that gave birth to rock ‘n’ roll still throws a daily party on famous Beale Street, where bands play Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis to excitable tourists. It’s a city whose dramatic past feels eerily present. At the Lorraine Motel, now a wonderful civil rights museum, you can stand on the very spot where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. At Graceland, you can follow in the footsteps of Elvis, take a mansion tour, and enjoy live presentations showcasing artefacts from the Graceland archives.

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All Saints Fans of the nineties band All Saints, are celebrating their return – with a new single and album. Melanie and Natalie, who make up half of the group, caught up with The Breeze’s Lucy Ambache and talked reunions, families and reality TV. You are the band I wish I was a member of.

Both: Oh thank you!

You started out as an unmanufactured band. Did that just happen?

Mel: Yes it did. We’d been going for years under different set ups and stuff like that. By the time the public were aware of us and we had ‘You Know Where It’s At’ out, we already felt like we’d been doing this for years.

Are you enjoying being back together?

Nat: We’re having so much fun.

We spend more time laughing than anything.

For me this reunion came a bit out of the blue. Who was the one who put in all the calls?

Mel: Shaz always begged us to come back <laughs>.

She actually got a call from Backstreet Boys asking whether we would support them on their UK tour a couple of years back and we all said yes. She was 38

inspired, started writing for us, and we all thought what she was doing was amazing. We got in the studio and had the best time ever. It’s a bit daunting that we’ve only got ourselves to blame!

Do you feel that? Do you feel nervous with such a gap between your last work?

Nat: It’s not even about that. It’s about enjoying what we have there’s no point worrying. Enjoy the moment, have fun and whatever happens, happens!

Either way we’re happy and proud with what we’ve done.

Mel: At our nice ripe old age, we know what our weaknesses and strengths are, we know who we are as people and we know and appreciate the love we have for each other as well.

Let’s talk about the new song ‘One Strike’. For me, it’s All Saints but All Saints 2016. Is that what you intended because it works!

Mel: I think it was just done naturally. There was no plan and no agenda – not even what style of music we should do for the album. We had one meeting at the beginning saying it just had to be good – and that was pretty much all we spoke about.

Shaz picked the producers she wanted to work with and the feedback has been great.

Is the single a good example of what the rest of the album sounds like?

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a fan of us, you will love this album as much as we do.

Are you getting on the road with the album? Because you guys are internationally successful.

Do you want to do the whole global thing again?

Mel: If someone goes “hey guys do you want to perform over here” and we can be bothered, because we’re really lazy <laughs>, then we’ll go!

So what have you been doing in the meantime?

Mel: I was being a judge in New Zealand <on the New Zealand X-Factor> What kind of judge were you?

Mel: Obviously a horrible one!

I was very honest because I can’t help it. I was a really bad mentor but a really good judge.

Nat, what have you been up to?

Nat: Being really involved in my son’s life, growing up in school, and enjoying it and appreciating every second. I love my life and I’m very blessed with the family I have.

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Spring has spring and it’s gardening season. But not everybody has a garden or access to decent growing space - and even if you do have the space, the recent stormy weather has been enough to keep all but the most determined gardener indoors. Don’t despair, though: there are plenty of gadgets that enable you to grow great things indoors or when you have limited space for green things.

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Even the smartphone has made its presence felt in the world of gardening, and there are lots of apps and devices for indoor and outdoor gardening. One of the cleverest devices is the Parrot Flower Power, a wireless device that sits in your plant pot and monitors the plant’s health, sending alerts to your phone. It’s available for Apple and Android phones, measures sunlight, temperature, fertiliser and moisture, and it currently costs £42.

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Then there’s the size – I know Range Rovers are massive, but when it comes to getting a ski trip’s worth of luggage inside, it coped admirably. Despite using up the entire boot space there was ample room inside – enough to curl up for a snooze in the back and enjoy the equally cosseting rear seats when my wife drove.

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Our members also do other crafts, and you would be welcome to bring your own craft if you don’t want to spin.

Georgina (01329 833422), Alison (01329 281407) or Val (01489 896140) GARDENING CLUB Memberships only £6 call Keith Fry 01489 893755

SOCIAL HAMPSHIRE AND WIGHT CHRISTIAN WALKERS Like meeting new friends and enjoy walking? join us on Saturdays and midweek for walk of between 4 and 12 miles. www.hantswightwalk.org.uk BW YOUNG FARMERS CLUB 14-26 yrs – Thurs Anne 860236 SOCIAL LUNCH CLUB Swanmore Village Hall, every Wednesday at 12 noon. Contact Marlene King 01489 892581.

LUNCH CLUB Every Monday Jubilee Hall 1 - 2pm Christine Argyle 01489 894054 Tuesday Gwyn West 01489 891663 Thurs Gill Stainer 01489 893384 LUNCH CLUB 11:30am Wed, Church Room, Wickham Centre, www.wickhamcentre.org THE MONDAY CLUB 3rd Monday of each month The Wickham Centre, Mill Lane PO17 5AL Fun activities & quizzes for the over 55’s. Socialise with friends, listen to guest speakers and enjoy a 2-course lunch for £4. www.wickhamcentre. org.uk SWANMORE BABY & TODDLER GROUP Every Tuesday (term-time only) 10am11.30am. Swanmore Village Hall Contact Zoe Smart 07788987212, Swanmoretoddler@gmail.com or find us on Facebook UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE Tuesday twice monthly 1.30–3.30 Wickham Community Hall Contact 01329 833384 BISHOPS WALTHAM GATEWAY CLUB 1st & 3rd Monday of each month, 7pm to 9pm (exc. Aug/BHols) St Peter’s Church Hall, Free St, SO32 1EE We are a social club for people, over the age of 16, with learning disabilities in our community. We work under the umbrella of MENCAP. Our aim is to provide a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities for our members such as arts and crafts, discos, games, skittle and pub evenings, panto outings and beach discos. www. bwgateway.org or call call Vee or Brian on 01489 895767.

SUPPORT HOME START MOTHER & TODDLER Friday 9am to 12pm Wickham Centre, wickhamcentre.org.uk MEON VALLEY CARERS GROUP Support group for the carers of people with Dementia. We meet every month for a pub lunch and also for a support group meeting. Cared for are welcome. Phone Margaret on 01489 895444 Monday between 9.15 & 13.15 for details.

MACULAR SUPPORT GROUP Second Mon of every month 1pm to 3pm United Reformed Church, 18 Osborn Road South, Fareham PO16 7DG Providing friendship and support for sufferers of macular disease, the treatments and services available and ways of coping. Sighted spouses and carers also welcome. 01329 231356 david. fb.kett@talk21.com

SPIRITUAL SOUL CONNECTIONS – SPIRITUAL GROUP Priory Park Hall, Bishops Waltham.

3rd Sunday each Month, £5 Sue Murray 01489 799740 www. suemurrayhealing.co.uk WICKHAM WEEKLY HEALING CLINIC Thursdays, 2pm to 3:30pm The Community Centre Spiritual health is a complementary (not alternative) natural treatment. We are not associated with any particular religion and respect individuals own interpretation of the natural healing source.

THE HEALING TRUST Healing Centre, Wickham Community Centre, Wickham. Every 4th Saturday of the month 10am til 12.30pm noon.

Marjorie Nutland 01329 832637 POSITIVE LIVING LAW OF ATTRACTION GROUP First Wednesday of every month. 7-9pm.

Curdridge. Contact Carolyne 07825 727331. £8. www.carolynebennett.com

FOR CHILDREN SCOUTS www.meonvalleyscouting.org.uk Beaver Scouts 6-8, Cub Scouts 8-10, Scouts 10-14, Explorer Scouts14-18, Scout Network 18-25, plus Adult volunteers (18+) are always required as supporters. For further info please contactus@meonvalleyscouting.org.uk MEON VALLEY GIRL GUIDING Rainbows aged 5 to 7 years, Brownies aged 7 to 10 years, Guides aged 10 to 14 years and Senior Section aged 14 to 25 years. Anyone interested in joining or volunteering. Visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01 for details of venues near you.

COMMUNITY CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING A friendly team of volunteers meet every other Thursday at 10am and some Saturdays to carry out conservation activities on countryside sites around Bishops Waltham and Wickham. We complete projects such as coppicing, pond clearance and fencing. 023 9247 6411. Promoter: Hampshire County Council

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Discover What’s On ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS 21-23 Apr, 7.30pm Soberton Village Hall SO32 3PF Soberton Players present “One Man, Two Guvnors”, the criticallyacclaimed West End comedy by Richard Bean. Tickets are £7 and can be purchased from: Credit Card Hotline 01489 604629 Box Office 01489 878184 & 07866 931487 email tickets@sobertonplayers.co.uk RIGHT ROYAL DROP-IN 21 Apr, 10.30am to 12.30pm and 3.30 to 5.30pm Local & Naval Studies Centre, Gosport Discovery Centre PO12 1NS Mark the Queen’s 90th Birthday by exploring royal memorabilia and museum objects from each decade of the Queen’s life and reign.

Dressing up and a make and take art activity. Free, donations appreciated DIESEL WEEKEND 22-24 Apr Station Road, Alresford Join us for a weekend of heritage diesels running to an intensive timetable. www.watercressline.co.uk WALK FOR PARKINSON’S AT HINTON AMPNER 23 Apr Enjoy a great day out at this beautiful National Trust property in the South Downs by taking part in our 4 or 10 mile sponsored walks.

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coming into bloom. £10 for adults and £5 for under 16s. On the day registration will be available but will be cash only and will cost £15 for adults and £7.50 for under 16s. www.parkinsons.org.uk GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB 23 Apr (next club event) Showcasing young talent and featuring the best in folk, roots and acoustic music from the UK and abroad. Tickets are £12 available from Grayshott Wine Centre, Grayshott Post Office and Haslemere Bookshop or by post from Des O’Byrne, 01428 607096 www.grayshottfolkclub.co.uk TITCHFIELD ART & CRAFT SHOW 23 & 24 Apr Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street PO14 4AB A popular local event that enables Artists, Photographers and Crafts People from Hampshire and beyond to exhibit and sell their paintings, photographs and local craft. www. titchfieldartandcraft.co.uk ABSEIL THE SPINNAKER 30 Apr, 9-5pm Spinnaker Tower PO1 3TT £60 to register with £260 min sponsorship. 01489880881 hannah. langley@autismhampshire.org.uk BELTAIN - BUTSER ANCIENT FARM 30 Apr Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton, Horndean PO8 0BG Join us for our wonderful celebration of the start of Summer. Enjoy a variety of food stalls, licensed bar, bands, and more, culminating in the burning of our spectacular Wicker Man. www.butserancientfarm.co.uk PORTSMOUTH SUMMER SHOW 30 Apr to 1 May King George V Playing Field, Northern Road PO6 3XA This year’s line-up is packed with fantastic headliners including Scouting for Girls, Diversity, 5ive, Hoosiers and X-Factor winner Sam Bailey. www. portsmouthsummershow.co.uk BISHOP’S WALTHAM CHARITY GARDEN FAIR 1 May, 10-4pm Wintershill Hall Durley SO32 2AL 60+ Specialists Stalls Ask the expert: Andy McIndoe Children’s Corner Birds of Prey Homemade refreshments. Hog Roast. Cuff

Billett’s New Europa Jazz Band. All set in beautiful grounds. £5 Children under 14 free. Free Parking www. bwgardenfair.org.uk SOLENT SOUNDS LADIES CHORUS 3,10,17,24,31 May, 7.30pm-10pm Methodist Church Hall, West Street Fareham Ladies – do you love singing? Why not come along to Solent Sounds Ladies Chorus one Tuesday evening and learn more about our unique style of singing? It’s fun, it’s friendly and it’s guaranteed to make you feel great! Free for 4 weeks! www. solentsoundschorus.org/ ALTON CRAFT MARKET 7 May Market Square, Alton GU34 1HD The craft market is held in the town each month from March until December. It is a ‘Made by Me’ market so all the goods are hand made by the stallholders. www. altoncraftmarket.co.uk FAMILY FUN DAY 8 May, 11-4pm Bursledon Brickworks SO31 7HB All kinds of things to do with child focused entertainment for the day. The entry price includes the museum which will be all steamed up and the old machinery working.

The trains will be running (subject to weather) and the café open. www. bursledonbrickworks.org.uk ALVERSTOKE FAMILY FUN DAY 8 May Alverstoke Tennis Club, Green Lane PO12 2ES There will be lots of opportunities to watch or take part in various games and tournaments, visit all of the wonderful stalls... something for the WHOLE family. This event is open to the local community, and not just members of the Alverstoke Tennis Club. www.rainbowcentre. org/events/ SOUTH DOWNS GREEN FAIR 8 May Sustainability Centre, Droxford Road, East Meon, Petersfield GU32 1HR The South Downs Green Fair is a fantastic day out for all the family.

It has a real festival feel about it.

A broad range of family-friendly activities will be on offer as well as fantastic music, local ales, and organic local food. 01730 823 166

BILL TARGETT STEAM RALLY 14 & 15 May. 10-5pm Highbridge Farm, Highbridge Rd, Allbrook SO50 6HN Traction Engines, Tractors, Fire Engines, Classic Cars, Military Vehicles, Motorbikes, Trade Stalls, Arena Events and much more. In aid of Wessex Cancer Trust. Adults £5 Children £3 Family Ticket (2 Adults 3 Children) £15. www.billtargettrally.co.uk/index.html

Northern Road PO6 3TJ Saturday headliner Steve Angelo. www.mutinyfestivals.co.uk

HAVANT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 14 May, 7.30pm Ferneham Hall, Fareham Includes works by Leo Weiner, Mozart, Mendelssohn www.havantorchestras.org.uk

OPEN GARDEN (NGS) 29 & 30 May, 1-5pm 11 & 12 Jun, 1-5pm 7 Downland Close SO31 6WB Visit this prize-winning, beautiful, restful and inspirational 50ft x 45ft plantsman’s garden, packed with ideas for the modest sized plot. A garden to fall in love with! Admission £3, Children free. Home-made teas.

07768 107779 www.ngs.org.uk/

ALRESFORD WATERCRESS FESTIVAL 15 May Broad Street, West Street & East Street, Alresford SO24 9AR A fantastic food festival in Alresford town celebrating our locally grown watercress, a great day out for the family. www.watercressfestival.org WESSEX CANCER TRUST 35TH ANNIVERSARY BALL 21 May Botleigh Grange Hotel, Grange Rd, Hedge End SO30 2FL Wessex Cancer Trust invites you to its 35th Anniversary Ball, hosted by the BBC presenter and reporter Laura Trant and the BBC Homes Under The Hammer Auctioneer Graham Barton.

Evening entertainment, including 5 piece band ‘Just for Tonight’ Welcome drink on arrival Delicious 3 course dinner and coffee 1/2 bottle of wine Free car park Special rates for overnight Dress Code: Black Tie/ Lounge Suits & Cocktail Dresses Tickets: £55pp 023 8067 2200 kim. lawford@wessexcancer.org.uk SPRING CONCERT IN SWANMORE 21 May, 7.30pm St Barnabas’ Church, Swanmore, SO32 2PA The Pontypridd Male Choir and Welsh tenor Ben Smith will again fill Swanmore’s parish church with the unique sound of Welsh voices in harmony. Their 2014 concert here was a sell-out. Admission by ticket only: 01489 894266 or 07771 771826; adults £16, under-18 £10, includes glass of wine or soft drink. More details on www.stbarnabas.org.uk MUTINY FESTIVAL 28 & 29 May King George V Playing Fields,

PETERSFIELD FESTIVAL 28-30 May The Square GU32 3HH Expect a full weekend of music, dancing, games, talent acts, drinks, trading, stalls and much, much more. www.petersfieldfest.com/wp/

OPEN GARDEN (NGS) 29 May, 10-4pm Hambrooks Show Gardens PO14 4PR 16 individually designed showcase gardens ranging from the traditional to the contemporary. The gardens contain different features that incl outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, stylish garden sofas, chandeliers, rusty crowned obelisks, babbling brooks, ponds and streams. Admission by donation. Home-made teas. www.ngs.org.uk WILD WEDNESDAY 1 Jun & 27 Jul, 10.30-4pm Enjoy a date with nature at the Reptile Centre, with fun activities for the whole family. Quiz trail and ‘making’ activities for children.

Come and see the ‘live’ bird on the nest and the reptiles and amphibians. Free event. Suitable for all. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead.

0300 067 4601 www.forestry.gsi. gov.uk/newforestevents OPEN GARDEN (NGS) 4 Jun & 2 Jul, 10-5pm Hinton Ampner, Alresford SO24 0LA C20 garden created by Ralph Dutton covering 14 acres. Manicured lawns and topiary combine with unusual shrubs, climbers and herbaceous plants. Vibrant dahlias alternate in spring with tulips. Rose border incorporates over 45 old and new rose varieties. Dramatic foliage planting in the Dell; orchard with spring bulbs; magnolia and philadelphus walks; restored walled garden. Admission £12.50, Children

£6.25. Light lunches & afternoon tea in the tearoom. 01962 771305.

OPEN GARDEN (NGS) 8 & 22 Jun, 12-4pm Appletree House, Soberton SO32 3QU Designed to look larger than its 40ft x 90ft, this garden has both a shady woodland style area and also sunny areas allowing a variety of planting. Winding paths lead to different views across the garden and of the meadows beyond. Lots of ideas for the smaller garden.

Admission £3.50, Children free. Light refreshments. 01489 877333 ALRESFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL 11 Jun Headline Act will be Dub Pistols www.alresfordmusicfestival.com/ HMS SULTAN SUMMER SHOW 18 & 19 Jun, 10-6pm HMS SULTAN, Military Road, Gosport PO12 3BY Monster Trucks and Bolddog Lings Freestyle Motorcross Display Team, Steam Fair & Festival Circus.

02392542304 www.royalnavy.mod. uk/sultan-show MEONFEST 25 June, 2pm to 7pm Bereleigh Park, East Meon GU32 1PH Meonfest is held in the beautiful grounds of the Bereleigh Estate in the village of East Meon, just outside Petersfield. www.meonfest.org.uk SUNSET PARTY IN THE PARK 2 July, 6.30pm to 9.30pm Marwell Zoo, Thompson Lane SO21 1JH Party in the park after hours and prepare yourself for a wild night to remember! Watch the animals at sunset, meet our larger than life costume characters, be amazed by the fantastic fire performers and enjoy a host of live street performances, all this and more!! (B) www.marwell.org.uk SWANMORE VILLAGE FETE 9 Jul, 12.30-4.30pm New Road Recreation Ground, Swanmore SO32 2PD Lots to do and fun for all the family!

Gates open at 12.30pm and this year there’ll be lots of live music, traditional and contemporary dancing, stalls and yummy things to eat and drink. £1.50 - come in fancy dress as a fairy-tale character and get in FREE! www. meonvalleylionsclub.org.uk 53

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