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The Iron Lady Although the period of Lent clearly happens every year, I’d never really paid much attention to it until this year. A number of my contacts were talking about what they were going to give up and I overheard an interview with food writer and television presenter Mary Berry saying she was giving up chocolate for Lent. How does Mary Berry stay so slim by the way? She says it’s because she has whatever she wants but just a very small amount of it. Sounds like a good approach, but she must have an iron will to taste all the delicious dishes she is presented with, and indeed that she makes herself, and yet be able to stop after one mouthful.

Anyway, summer’s a-comin’ and the clothes are feeling tight, so I thought I’d go one better and give up anything containing sugar until after Easter. Clearly I’m not just a glutton for food but a glutton for punishment too. For the first week or so I found myself wandering into the kitchen every day, opening the cupboards and the fridge looking for ‘something’ and then walking away because what I really wanted was something sweet and nothing else in the cupboard would do. The craving did ease, although the cake on page 30 is in my plans for May (made it prediet, with pecans because I don’t like walnuts, delicious…too delicious in fact).

In an effort to distract myself from my ‘firstworld problem’ I’ve been trying to fill my snacking time with other activities. I’m not much of a gardener, but thought now the sun was out I could start cultivating a mini Hillier’s Gardens. But after the winter we’ve had, the words ‘silk purse’ and ‘sow’s ear’ come to mind.

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The Great Outdoors Wakey Wakey It’s The Cricket Season! It’s stopped raining and there’s an unfamiliar golden ball of fire in the sky. It must be … the cricket season.

The Bishop's Waltham Cricket club prepared for the move outdoors with the help of Alex Wakely, captain of Northants County Cricket Club, the current Twenty20 champions. Wakely, pictured in a club shirt, dropped in on indoor training and put the squad through its paces with some professional warm up drills.

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A water feature adds a truly magical dimension to any garden, large or small. The sound of tinkling water and the movement of light on its surface both works wonders, even on a less than perfect plot, and can be just the finishing touch you need for a patio or back yard or for a much larger garden.

A visit to your local garden centre or specialist aquatics centre, or a browse online, will reveal a plentiful choice of water features of all shapes, styles, and sizes; but before you commit yourself, just what are the main points to bear in mind?

First, position. If you want moving water, your choice of feature will almost certainly need an electric pump, so there has to be a power-point nearby – an obvious point perhaps, but one that people do sometimes overlook. Do you want an eyecatching centrepiece for a formal garden, or just the music of running water as the soundtrack to your barbecues or alfresco Sunday lunch? In either case, you need to carefully consider the appropriate position.

Any water feature from pond to delicate fountain can turn bright green in summer due to the build-up of floating algae.

You can go a long way towards preventing this pea-soup effect by positioning the feature away from the hottest direct sunlight.

Make sure it’s well away from overhanging deciduous trees, too, as falling leaves are likely to clog everything up.

For smaller spaces or patios you’re best off with a selfcontained and perhaps wall-mounted feature. There

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are lots of great self-contained water features available such as terracotta or glazed pot stacks with the water continuously circulated from one container to another by a hidden pump, so you would only need to top it up in the hottest weather to compensate for the effects of evaporation.

Spouts and fountains are great fun in a garden. A spitting fish, frog, or gargoyle can add a touch of art – or humour – while its water-jet will oxygenate a pool, reducing algae and keeping the pond-life happy. If you want moving water and the reflections it provides but perhaps have toddlers, a stone-effect millstone with a low centrally-positioned jet spreading ripples of water across its surface is both beautiful and safe.

Plants are integral to any pool or pond. Surface-floating plants such as waterlilies not only look gorgeous but their large, nearcircular, leaves also shade the water’s surface – again, reducing any problems you might have with algae. Waterlilies need still water, though, so they are best avoided if you have a fountain; but a single spitting feature at one end of the pool shouldn’t create too much turbulence for them. Make sure you plant them at the correct depth if you want

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two plants per metre.

Plants grown around the edges of a pools and ponds are called marginals and do best in shallower water or boggy ground. Use plenty of them: they look gorgeous; they hide unsightly edges and signs of the liner; and they are a haven for wildlife. For a more formal look you’ll want fewer marginals, but some shapely rushes or ferns or some yellow or purple bog-iris will add extra impact.

Water-features attract wildlife, and on summer days you may well be visited by beautiful, colourful dragonflies or mayflies.

If there’s any depth of water then many birds may also come to drink and bathe. And remember, even a small pond needs a safe exit-route in case wildlife such as hedgehogs pop by for a drink and inadvertently tumble in. A shallow beach of pebbles at one end should do the trick.

Marginals to consider include yellow-flowered marsh marigold (caltha palustris); white-flowered bog arum (calla palustris); miniature reed-mace (typha minima), perfect if you love bulrushes but don’t have the space for them; water forget-menot (myosotis scorpioides) with their stunningly pretty pale blue flowers; and water and bog iris (eg iris laevigata) with their rich purple blooms. You’ll need about

If your feature has a sizeable surface, it’s well worth netting it in the autumn to catch falling leaves. Simple garden netting stretched taut over the surface is ideal. Remove it as necessary, tip off the leaves, and replace it until the worst of the leaf-fall is over. If leaves are allowed to accumulate in the water they’ll not only clog the pumps and reduce the depth of the water, but as they rot down

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In winter, try to stop the water feature from freezing up. If the weather forecast predicts extremely cold temperatures, smaller features are best emptied out completely and the pump cleaned up and stored in the shed. Ponds with fish need to have an ice-free area maintained on the surface or the fish may be killed by toxic gasses such as methane building up under the ice. Floating an old football on the surface helps, or you could melt a hole in the ice using the bottom of a pan of very hot water (but don’t pour the water in), repeating when the surface re-freezes.

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What happened in... May 1979?

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Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister on 4th May 1979.

She was dubbed The Iron Lady by a writer in the Soviet newspaper Red Star. This moniker was meant to be derogatory, but it proved anything but.

The pinnacle of her time in office was when The Iron Lady ordered the Task Force to retake the Falklands after the islands had been invaded by Argentina.

She resigned in 1992, having set a record as the longest-serving Prime Minister of the 20th century.

1st: The newest section of the London Underground, the Jubilee Line, was opened, extending from Stanmore to Charing Cross.

In 1999 it was further extended, in three stages, crossing the Thames at four points before terminating at Stratford.

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taxi driver on a rank opposite Woolworths in Manchester noticed smoke coming from the store and reported it to his office.

By four o’clock the worst fire disaster since WWII had claimed ten lives. Fifty-three people were taken to hospital, including six firemen.

Jeremy Thorpe, who had resigned as leader of the Liberal Party three years earlier, went on trial at the Old Bailey, accused of attempted murder. He was also

accused, along with four other men, of conspiracy to commit murder. All four defendants were acquitted on 22nd of June that year.

12th: The Cup Final at Wembley had been unremarkable, with Arsenal’s two goals to Manchester United’s nil. But just four minutes before the end of the match the score became 2-1; and with two minutes remaining it was 2-2. Just seconds before the full-time whistle the winning goal was scored by Arsenal.

21st: Elton John became the first Western rock star to perform behind the ‘iron curtain’, at a stadium in Leningrad.

24th: Thorpe Park, in Chertsey, Surrey, was opened to the public.

It is now the country’s third most popular amusement park, after Alton Towers and Legoland, and boasts the fastest ride. The Stealth reaches 83.9 mph – in just two seconds!

25th: As American Airlines Flight 191 took off from O’Hare International Airport in Chicago its port side engine broke away from the wing. The aircraft rolled to the left and crashed in a field, killing all 271 people on board and two on the ground.

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It’s one of the most iconic car shows in the motoring calendar, and this year the stars were out in full force in Detroit.

As the covers came off the cars in Motor City, we were treated to some key new model introductions and not just from the home American brands.

The Europeans, Japanese and Koreans were all out in full force too with some stellar debuts of key cars for the UK market. Here’s our pick of the new models.

Mercedes C Class This is big news for one of the most competitive sectors in the UK market. Meet Mercedes’ new C Class, a car that’ll take the fight to its bitter rival, and better selling, BMW 3 Series. Merc has worked wonders in the cabin – the quality is stunning and will make German rivals sit up and take notice. The manufacturer says this is their ‘most agile and efficient car ever’ and will be a ‘new benchmark’ in the segment. We’ll have to wait and see about that – but there’s little doubt they’ve got the looks spot on.

Toyota FT-1 This bonkers crazy concept was created by Toyota’s sandal wearing Californian design team – but don’t fear, it’s no hippy machine. The FT-1 stands for ‘Future Toyota’ and 18

while it is said to be a spiritual successor to the iconic Supra and 2000GT it’s really designed to show the maker’s future design direction. There’s no word on what’s under the bonnet at present, but rumour has it it’s likely to be a traditional combustion engine with high output.

BMW M4 / M3 Nothing gets car fans excited quite like an M-badged BMW and Detroit had not one, but two of them. The M4 is the new name in the line-up – the coupe version of the performance car. There’s a new M3, now a saloon only, and both share a new six-cylinder turbo-charged unit for the first time. BMW says emissions and fuel economy are 25 per cent better, though, so don’t mourn the V8’s death for too long. The new 2 Series Coupe was shown off in Detroit too – but it stole little of the limelight…

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge If the Q50 is up-and-coming Infiniti’s answer to the 3 Series and C Class, then this is the AMG or M-badged rival. Draped in carbon fibre and drawing inspiration from the Red Bull F1 team hook-up, the Eau Rouge concept – named after Spa’s all-ornothing corner – is believed to get a 500bhp powerplant if it ever gets the go-ahead.

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It’s a name synonymous with the 911 and has accounted for 13 per cent of all sales of the legendary model – and now it’s back. The looks won’t appeal to everyone, but the crazy roof mechanism on the 911 Targa will make grown men weak at the knees. The rear glass dome hinges back for the roof panel to slot underneath in a beautiful fashion. We’re just not quite sure why you’d want one over a convertible.

Believe it or not, this is the strongest indication yet of what the next TT will look like. Don’t worry, it’s not going to be an estate (well, not yet anyway), but the design cues shown off on this concept will feature heavily on the next TT. The Shooting Break concept is powered by the firm’s e-tron hybrid transmission that boasts 650Nm of torque and 400bhp – easily enough to see it hit 60mph in 4.6 seconds!

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If you thought the Golf GTI was good, wait until you see this! With a 296bhp turbo-charged engine, four-wheel drive and a 0-60mph time of less than five seconds it’s the fastest Golf on sale. Due in showrooms in the Spring it’s likely to cost a fraction under £30,000.

Quad exhausts and new front and rear bumpers mark the R out.

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It’s little more than a design study at present, with few details about powerplant or performance, but it does give Mini fans an idea what the next hot Mini will look like.

Volvo XC Coupe The Swedish firm is on a bit of a roll with its concepts at the moment. This is the second of three design studies from the firm and, like the Concept Coupe we saw at Frankfurt last year, it’s an absolute stunner. The firm says it hints at the look of the muchanticipated replacement for the XC90 – and that the production car will retain its seven-seat versatility that isn’t present on this concept.

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Leisure & Pleasure Exhibition On the 31st May, following success in recent years, Swanwick Lions Club will be running an event in the Lockswood Community Hall at Locksheath Shopping Centre with the theme of Leisure and Pleasure. The exhibition showcases local Clubs and Organisations, enabling people to gain an insight into what the groups do, by talking directly to the people who run the groups. So if you are thinking about joining a local club and need some advice, this is the exhibition to attend.

For exhibitors, the ‘face to face’ approach also certainly seems to work well, with groups increasing membership, advertising their programmes and raising their profiles for a very modest cost and a little time. Some of the groups who have previously attended may wish to participate again and will be individually contacted. However, many groups have probably missed our radar and should phone the organiser, Brian Baker, on 01489 575027 or email:swanwicklions@aol.com

A New Natural Healing Clinic A new “Natural Healing Clinic” is opening in Wickham, every Thursday from 2pm to 3.30pm starting 1 May in the Community Centre. The healers are all trained by the NFSH/Healing Trust, and belong to what is now the Wickham Healing Centre, which meets monthly.

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SHORT STORY

Candles As Cassie walked up College Street she was accompanied by the unsettling feeling she had forgotten something.

She was still in a bad mood with Mum for not allowing her to wear high heels, and Bethany for crying because she wasn’t invited to the party.

Bethany was a strange kid.

Her current obsessions were blowing out birthday candles and answering the phone. Cassie could tolerate the candle blowing, but the phone answering was too much, especially when a boy called for her. Mum encouraged Bethany, saying she was the perfect device for getting rid of both cold callers and boys.

So Cassie had told Bethany that once you’re a teenager you don’t have candles anymore and Bethany had cried even louder and vowed never to become a teenager. The last thing Cassie heard as she slammed the front door was Mum saying, “One teenager in the house is quite enough, thank you”.

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The carpet would be melted. The straighteners would be ruined.

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A devious thought crept into Cassie’s head. She had always forbidden Bethany from going in her bedroom but today she might make an exception. She pulled out her phone and dialled home.

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“Go into my room and very carefully un-plug Mummy’s straighteners”. Even as she spoke Cassie knew this was a terrible idea. “I’ll bring you back some cake if you don’t tell Mum”.

This bribe did not make her feel any better.

“Mummy said I’ve got to stay in the lounge”. Bethany said.

“Where is Mum?”. Cassie asked.

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“What’s she doing up there?”.

“She’s gone to get the candles”, Bethany said, “I’m allowed to blow them out later”.

“Okay, so while she’s up there, sneak into my room”. Cassie continued.

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Bethany insisted and hung up.

Cassie stamped her feet in fury.

The melting carpet would be beginning to smell. Mum could discover the straighteners at any moment.

Cassie looked at her watch. The party was about to start. She should turn off her phone, go to the party, and by the time she got home Mum might have calmed down. She would be grounded forever but at least she wouldn’t miss the party. She groaned, and looked down at her feet.

Ten minutes later Cassie burst through her own front door.

“Only me!”. She yelled, dashing upstairs, “Forgot something!”.

She flicked her bedroom light on. The bulb had gone. Cassie cursed and dropped to her knees, feeling gingerly around on the carpet for the straighteners.

When she finally closed her fingers around them they were completely cold. The carpet was undamaged.

“The power’s been off since you left”. Mum called, “Do you want a candle?”.

“No need!”. Cassie stealthily returned the straighteners to Mum’s dressing table and skipped back downstairs. She was out the front door, on her way to the party once more; grateful she wasn’t wearing high heels.

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FROM EMPIRE TO ARMAGEDDON 3 May, 10am to 4pm Royal Victoria Country Park With unique film footage, a preview of BBC4’s forthcoming documentary ‘ World War One at Home’ and a host of expert guest speakers, there’ll be a whole day of fascinatig facts and stories relating to Royal Victoria Military Hospital, and the way it operated during the war. Suitable for 16+yrs. In the Heritage Centre. Price: £6 per person. Please book in advance. £6 per person. 023 8045 5157 PLANT SALE 5 May, 10am - 1:30pm All Saints Church Botley Good quality bedding, bedding geraniums, hanging basked and patio plants, plants from members’ gardens. Homemade cakes, books, greetings cards, tombola, sunflower seed planting for children, raffle.

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ST PETER’S CHURCH FETE 10 May 1:30pm to 4:30pm The Old Vicarage Church St Titchfield PO14 4AG Programme. Carnival Princess Competition. Grand Draw £100 first Prize. Choirs & Bands, Refreshments, Superchance, Games, Cakes, Toys, Plant Stall, Kids Games, Tombola, Tool Sharpening, Books, Win a Meal For Two, Crafts, Hug-in-a mug. We look forward to seeing you. Adults £1.00 Children 50p.

MIND BODY & SPIRIT FAYRE 10 May, 10am - 5pm Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Rd, Warsash SO31 9HW For an alternative afternoon in Warsash, come to a Mind, Body & Spirit Fayre. Stalls include holistic therapies, tarot, angel readings, reiki, natural beauty products, jewellery and other stalls plus so much more. For more info www.neshlaavey.com or call 07709 264356.

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THE RAMBLERS GROUP WALK 11 May, 2pm Starting point. Grid Ref: SU540206 SO32 1HL Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk.

Sunday Afternoon Walk - Lindsey’s Lovely, Leisurely Ramble around Upham. Ideal first time walk. Park by the duck pond in Upham Village. Lovely views, around the pretty village of Upham. Lindsey - 07557 951885.

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PLAY: “BRIEF ENCOUNTER” 15 to 17 May 7:30pm Bishopstoke Memorial Hall, Riverside, Eastleigh, SO50 6LQ Bishopstoke Players present Brief Encounter, Noel Coward’s haunting story of repressed love, of an impossible liaison between two married people.

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BISHOPSTOKE PLAYERS PRESENT “BRIEF ENCOUNTER” 15 - 17 May, 7.30pm Bishopstoke Memorial Hall, Riverside Come and see this production of Noel Coward’s haunting story, from the Bishopstoke Players. Visit www.bishopstokeplayers.org or call 023 8069 3032 for tickets. £7 (£5 u-16). All profits donated to Action for Children.

RISE OF THE DINOSAURS Starting 23rd May until 2nd September Be enthralled by Marwell’s awesome dinosaurs as they come to life with animatronics. Meet their living velociraptor! Dino Egg Hunt 18-21 April Marwell Zoo, Thompson’s Lane, Colden Common, SO21 1JH

OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS - SHENLEY CLOSE 26 & 27 May, 11am to 4pm 2 Shenley Close, Fareham PO15 5PL Small, interesting peaceful garden. Sweeping rockeries with alpines, azaleas, acers, firs and heathers. Clematis and wisteria cover archways and seating areas. Water features incl large koi pond and a wildlife pond with frogs.

Borders with striking perennials, troughs, tubs, baskets and window boxes fill the garden with colour and fragrance. Adults £3, Children free, proceeds to charity.

HAPPY’S CIRCUS FUN DAY 26 May, 12noon onwards Cams Alders Playing Field, Fareham PO14 1BJ A fun filled day for all the family in aid of The Rainbow Centre, Fareham. Happy’s Circus

NEW MUSIC MAKERS CONCERT 7 June, 2:30pm The Berry Theatre, Hedge End The New Music Makers choir from Hedge End are presenting a concert entitled ‘Many Little Melodies’. The concert contains a wide mixture of songs and music, including ‘Nessun Dorma’.

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BUSHCRAFT FUN 27 May, 10am - 1pm Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5GA Test your bushcrafting skills and make a campfire at Royal Victoria Country Park. Join us for a picnic lunch while we cook hot chocolate and marshmallows. Drinks and Marshmallows provided - please bring your own picnic lunch. Suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings in advance only. £6 per child. 023 8045 5157

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Trains including O and OO scale from Hornby , Bachmann and more. Motoring books, memorabilia and much more. Free on site car parking. Light refreshments. Adults £2.00.

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LOCAL CLUBS & GROUPS WALKS FOR HEALTH Every Thursday 10.15 BishopsWaltham Square, contact Lydia Lockhart 01962 848725 UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE Tuesday twice monthly 1.30–3.30 Wickham Community Hall Contact 01329 833384 THE HEALING TRUST Healing Centre, Wickham Community Centre, Wickham. Every 4th Saturday of the month 10am til 12.30pm noon.

Marjorie Nutland 01329 832637 SOUL CONNECTIONS – SPIRITUAL GROUP Priory Park Hall, Bishops Waltham. 3rd Sunday each Month, £5 Sue Murray 01489 799740 www.suemurrayhealing.co.uk NETBALL GROUP We train every Wed 5.30pm -7pm Swanmore College of Technology.

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LUNCH CLUB Every Monday Jubilee Hall 1 - 2pm Christine Argyle 01489 894054 Tuesday Gwyn West 01489 891663 Thurs Gill Stainer 01489 893384 JUBILEE WRITERS Thursday (Twice Monthly) 2pm – 4pm Stables Hall, Bishops Waltham Elizabeth Watt 01489 892224

DRAMA GROUP very Monday at Jubilee Hall E 4pm to 5:15pm ages 7 to 12, £60 per term.

Call Ryan on 01962 844 600 ext 208 or ryan.jones@theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Curdridge Amateur Drama Group Productions are twice a year – spring and autumn. Rehearsals – Mondays 7.45pm and Thursdays 7.30pm at the Reading Rooms, Curdridge. From time to time we run workshops and other social events.

Phone Teresa 01489 895170 for more information. www.cadg.hampshire.org.uk Meon Valley Carers Group The Meon Valley Carers Group is a 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 Debbie on 01489 895444 Mon or Thurs 9.00-13.00 for details.

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WICKHAM CENTRE www.wickhamcentre.org.uk Keep Fit Monday 6 – 7pm Rifle Club Mon 7.30-9pm, Sat 10am-12pm Computer Classes Ladies Circuits Tue 9.30am – 10.30am West End Library Thurs & Friday at 10am Scallywags Dog Training Tue 6.30pm Waiting list, however if interested contact Wickham Indoor Bowling Tue & Fri 7.30pm 0845 603 5631 /01329 225398 Brownies Tuesday 4.45pm Church Room BW YOUNG FARMERS CLUB Lunch Club 11.30am Wed, Church Room 14-26 yrs – Thurs Anne 860236 Home Start Mother & Toddler Fri 9-12 Poppins Play Group Thursday COMMIT TO GET FIT Yoga with Paula Circuits, Pilates, Zumba and Yoga Wed 10 -11.30am Wickham Community classes in Bishops Waltham on Centre, Thu 10 -11.30am Jubilee Hall, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. See www.

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Waltham Priory Probus Club We are a mixed Club of retired & semiretired professional and business men and women. We meet once a month on the first Tuesday of each month at Brook House, Brook Lane, Botley at 10.30 a.m. for coffee followed by a Speaker, and lunch at 12.30 p.m. We have a wide selection of speakers on many interesting subjects, but also enjoy ourselves with some social events be it a coach trip, garden party, barbeque, conducted walks led by a guide followed by supper, and a variety of other events. Anyone wishing to find out more would be very welcome to contact our Secretary, Barry West on 01489 891663.

MOBILE LIBRARY WICKHAM SQUARE Wednesday 9.20am – 12.20pm MEON VALLEY FLOWER CLUB Demos, workshops at Meonstoke Village Hall. Ann Hammant 01730 829469 ART CLASSES 3 classes every Wed - Helena Hines Bishops Waltham Jubilee Hall VT Cricket Club Portsmouth Rd, Sholing, Southampton SO19 9PW tel 02380 341745 Bishops Waltham Photographic Society All photographers welcome from beginner to advanced. We meet 1st Thursday in the month at St Peters Church Hall, Bishops Waltham. Please contact Dawn Blight 01489 691155 or dawn.blight1@ntlworld. com Positive Living Law of Attraction Group First Wednesday of every month. 7-9pm.

Curdridge. Contact Carolyne 07825 727331. £8. www.carolynebennett.com 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. If anyone is interested in joining or volunteering - visit www.girlguiding.org. uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01 for details of venues near you.

WICKHAM WEEKLY HEALING CLINIC Thursdays, 2pm to 3:30pm The Community Centre Spiritual healing is complementary (not alternative) to any other treatment you may be having, and is a completely natural process where the healing energies are channelled by the healer through to the patient. We are not associated with any particular religion, ism, or ology, and respect the right of every individual to his/her own interpretation of the natural healing source.

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COUNCILS Bishops Waltham 01489 892323 parishclerk@bishopswalthamparishcouncil.co.uk www.bishopswalthamparish council.co.uk Upham uphampc@homecall.co.uk 01489 860236 Durley durleypc@homecall.co.uk 01489 860236 Soberton norman@soberton.org.uk 01489 877378 Droxford clerk.droxford@parish.hants.co.uk 01489 877470 Shedfield 01329 830060 shedfieldparish@btconnect.com www.shedfieldparishcouncil.org.uk Swanmore 01489 890651 clerk@swanmoreparishcouncil.org.uk www.swanmoreparishcouncil.org.uk West Meon Parish Council 02392 571720 clerk.westmeon@parish.hants.gov Wickham Council 01329 835019 clerkwickham@parish.hants.gov.uk Boarhunt clerkboarhuntpc@btinternet.com 01489 891321 Southwick & Widley swpc@logosoft.biz 023 8046 3228 Corhampton & Meonstoke 01489 891660

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LIBRARIES Bishop’s Waltham Library, Bank Street, 0845 603 5631 www.hants.gov.uk/library/bishopswaltham Mon/Thur: Closed, Tue: 2pm – 7pm, Wed/Fri: 10am – 5pm, Sat: 9.30am – 1pm Wickham Square Mobile Library, every Wed 9:20 to 12:20 Knowle Village Mobile Library, first Friday of the month, 10:45 to 11:45

CITIZENS ADVICE Bishops Waltham (Mon/Wed/Fri) 01489 896376 Outreach at Wickham and Denmead (Thurs) call BW for info advice@winchesterdistrictcab.org.uk

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