Discover Meon Valley December 2013

Meon Valley Edition inc Bishop’s Waltham | Wickham | Villages

December 2013

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Video Tips p6 Local News p12 Short Story p14 Hampshire Walks p22 What’s On p26 Advertisers Index p28

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Hello again I’ve never been much of a “Spring cleaner” as when the warmer weather arrives I’d rather be outside than sorting cupboards. But come the autumn when we all spend time in our homes, I can’t wait to clear the house of clutter.

It’s what to do with the stuff I find a challenge though. The easiest and quickest thing to do is to throw it away, but having been brought up to value my possessions, I can’t bring myself to do it. I’ve tried e-Bay, Friday-ad and Gumtree, all with varying degrees of success.

I don’t like having to deal with the enquiries though as many are timewasters. I listed one item recently for £55 and had an offer within a couple of hours for £20. Really?

But almost worse was the stuff I was giving away. I listed some baking tins on Freecycle and had so many enquiries that I felt guilty turning them all down. There were about 30 tins and I thought about splitting them up into several batches before I came to my senses and realised this would just make more work for me. I wish there was a third option where I could give stuff away in return for donations to charity (the shops I know about, but they don’t take everything).

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So I’m down to a large mirror, a couple of pictures, a children’s bike with flat tyres and a scooter in a similar state, a collection of K’nex which I’ve tried to sell at least three times and a very cluttered garage much to my husband’s irritation. He’s given me a deadline to clear it all out before he finds his own disposal method, reminding me daily with the rhyme “Remember, remember the 5th of December”!

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Video Tips

by James Smith Here are some straightforward tips to make your holiday and home movies sparkle. You don’t even need the latest HD camera wizardry, just a little technique and patience.

Make your home movies shine

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Some suggest that expensive film and video cameras will produce captivating films but the real skill is in how you use the equipment you own, to create an informative or interesting film.

Even camera phones and small consumer video camcorders can produce impressive results if you work within their limitations. Your aim should be to obtain a video camera and start practicing.

Your holiday video or home movie might have a simple goal - to show granddad putting up the Christmas decorations – but you should think ahead about the story you wish to put across.

Consider that old classic: the beginning, middle and end.

Perhaps granddad could be approaching the house with a big carrier bag (the beginning); then see him at work decorating the tree with the contents of the bag (the middle); and finally, a shot of him standing proudly beside the decorated tree (the end). The addition of a simple storyline will encourage more interest from your audience than a series of abstract shots.

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Let’s leap ahead to the final result, and the most common sin: making your film too long. If you shoot a five-minute video and make your friends wait for the ‘good bit’ at four minutes in, you will have lost your audience after minute one. So, above all other rules, cut out the superfluous footage and ensure your film is just a collection of those ‘good bits’ and nothing else.

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The great thing about working with video is that many of the principles of stills photography apply. So pick up any book on the subject and think about framing and composition. Keep the horizon level, try not to cut people’s heads off in the frame, keep distracting details (‘clutter’) out of the shot if possible, and keep the camera at eye level.

Light Harsh light is a videographer’s nightmare, so shooting at midday with the sun bearing down from directly above will cast unflattering shadows under the eyes of your subjects. Try to move

people into softer light, perhaps in a leafy area or under some other shade. Similarly inside, be sure that people’s faces are gently lit, but also be careful that they are not silhouetted by strong backlight, such as standing against a window.

Audio Many wonderful videos are ruined by unintelligible audio; the Best Man’s speech that’s inaudible because the cameraman was seated next to a child rustling sweet papers. The answer to this is to move closer to the subject, or even buy an external microphone that can be positioned very near to the subject with a cable back to the camera.

Editing Editing the footage is a great way to eliminate all of those boring shots that we mentioned before.

Some cameras provide an editing facility, but this can be rather fiddly, so you might want to load the footage onto a computer and edit it with a program such as Movie Maker. Try to keep it simple - rely on simple titles, a great story with straight ‘cuts’ (rather than swirling patterns and fancy graphics), and finish off with ‘THE END’ to wind things up.

Remember, follow these simple rules and practice as much as possible, and you’ll be surprised by how impressed your audience will be.

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Jack and the Beanstalk at Ferneham Hall, Fareham are giving away a family ticket (for 4 seats) on Saturday 4 January show at 7pm (see page 17 for more details of the show).

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News from Bishop Waltham Rotary Club The Bishop’s Waltham Rotarians have been busy as ever this year, organising events and raising funds for their charitable causes. These are some of the events in which they’ve been involved.

Thanks for Life

In July, newly elected president Colin Carter, lead his troops at the annual ‘Stroke Awareness and Thanks for Life Day. As in previous years, Rotarians were coercing shoppers into having their blood pressure checked

by Rotarian Major Ian Treveil of the Army Medical Corps and several Rotarians’ wives who are fully trained nurses. High blood pressure has no obvious symptoms yet is dangerous if left untreated and several members of the public were advised to see their doctor as soon as possible.

Outside the Kings Church, passers-by 50p towards Thanks For Life added to the row of 50p pieces in aid of the Rotary ‘End Polio Now campaign’, raising enough to vaccinate 200 children.

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Almost there and still smiling

Bishops Waltham 5 Mile Road Race

On the 3rd Sunday in July, the Bishops Waltham Road Race and Fun Run was held in tropical weather. The race is a demanding 5 miles through some of Hampshire’s loveliest countryside including the formidable Hampton Hill.

The Fun Run is a much shorter course of 2 miles around the village and attracts young children and their parents. Many of the entrants use this event to raise money for a whole host of charities. One boy in particular this year raised over £500 for a cancer charity after hearing that his Grandad had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

The winners of the Road Race were James Sawyer in the men’s category and Kathy Bailey (32:23) in the ladies’ category.

Presentation at Meon Valley Day Care Centre President Colin Carter, accompanied by past President Peter Clarke, presented a cheque to the Meon Valley Day Care Centre for £1,000, to go towards replacing some very old chairs. The Centre, which is run

by Age Concern Hampshire, is an autonomous charity offering

support to older people. Their services aim to allow people to remain independent for as long as possible.

Receiving the cheque were Denise Griffiths (Manager) and Moira Smith (Assistant Manager) accompanied by Rick Smith (Director) of Age Concern Hampshire.

Presentation to Meon Valley Day Care Centre

Air Ambulance Talk

A total of 36 members and their guests attended East Horton Golf club to listen to John Perry, CEO of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Charity.

Every day the Air Ambulance crew provide an efficient, prompt response to road traffic collisions, sporting accidents, collapses, and many other incidents throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

John Perry introduced two newly recruited community fund raisers, Alex Tredget and Mark, to the club and explained that without the help and support of volunteer fund-raisers, they would not be able to keep the Air Ambulance

flying and saving lives. President Colin gave a cheque for £500 to John Perry.

events and once again we thank everyone for their generosity.

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Community Day

The Rotary Club was again present in the High Street in September for the combined Community Day and Italian Market. By popular demand, the club had its Human Fruit Machine in action, whereby anyone could double their money if they were lucky enough to get three identical fruits in a line.

Early winners were ladies from the adjacent British Legion stall but not everyone was as lucky and the club managed to raise £124.19 for their charity account.

Christmas Collection

Rotary Roger Christmas Collection December 2013 Monday 2nd Horton Heath 6 to 8pm Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th Fair Oak South 6 to 8pm Thursday 5th Hedge End Park (Sainsbury’s) 10am to 6.30pm Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th Bishops Waltham 6 to 8pm

The Rotary Club is already planning their Christmas Collections with Santa and his pixies together with “Roger the Rotary Engine”. This is one of the club’s main fund raising

Saturday 14th Street Collection Wickham Square 8am-6pm

Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th Bishops Waltham 6 to 8pm Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th Bishops Waltham 6 to 8pm Saturday 21st Street Collection High St BW + Budgens, 8am to 6pm We are looking for new members so if you would like to find out more about who we are and what we do, please get in touch via the website: www. bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk or contact Colin Carter 01489 891731 or Tony Mudd 01489 8892472 for an informal chat.

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SHORT STORY

The Perfect Gift Craig had never been in a long term relationship before. If he’d known way back in October when he first started seeing Tansy that she would still be around in December, he might have planned things better.

saving up to buy a particular pair of football boots. Craig realised he faced the first big test of his relationship: which to choose - the boots, which he loved, or Tansy, whom he rather liked.

To her credit Tansy had shown no signs over the last few weeks of either being annoying or being annoyed with him. Not only did she laugh at his jokes, she never complained when he played computer games all evening, and would even turn up on the frostiest of Sunday mornings to watch him play football. Craig didn’t like to jinx it but thought it was all going extraordinarily well.

A Saturday spent Christmas shopping in town was no fun for even the most committed boyfriend. The shops were crowded and hot, but Craig came prepared. He congratulated himself for subtly asking Tansy what she might like for Christmas, and was very pleased with her for hinting that she might like a new bag to go with her Christmas party outfit.

That was until the other day when, over the phone, Tansy dropped a bombshell. Her exact words were:

Initially Craig believed that buying a bag could not be difficult, but after almost an hour trawling the department store, his confidence waned. He discovered that bags came in many sizes, colours and prices, and he realised that all he really knew about lady’s bags was that, according to his Gran, you were never supposed to look inside them. He regretted not paying more attention to Tansy’s taste in bags.

“Do you mind if we give the cinema a miss tonight? I’m saving up to buy you something special for Christmas”.

Three thoughts struck Craig as he hung up – the first was that Tansy still expected to be his girlfriend at Christmas and that was two whole weeks away, the second was that he had a bonus night off from boyfriend duty, and thirdly that if he hoped to still be seeing Tansy on Boxing Day he would also have to buy her a present, and he hadn’t budgeted for that.

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In need of a break from all those bags, Craig headed to the Sports department. Here it was less crowded and the air-conditioning was welcoming. Across the room on a Perspex plinth he saw his dream football boots beckoning; they were truly an object of

beauty and Craig experienced a bittersweet ache. Underneath the stand he noticed a sign which read ‘Free bag with every purchase’.

Free bag? Craig’s mouth went dry.

Beside the sign was a black fabric drawstring bag, of the type he used to keep his school swimming kit in. Black, he remembered his Gran saying, goes with everything; could it go with Tansy’s Christmas party outfit? It was a good size, she could easily fit her purse and even her swimming kit in it. It was waterproof, which was also a bonus. He wondered if she would mind that it said ‘I Love Sport’ in red writing on it? Red was a very festive colour, and, he reasoned, she could always turn it inside out if she didn’t like that detail.

Half an hour later, a triumphant Craig boarded the bus home carrying his brand new boots in Tansy’s bag. This Christmas, he thought, was going to be the best Christmas ever.

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“It’s Behind You!” December and January are wonderful times to take children to the theatre with a host of pantomines to choose from and other Christmas themed performances. But tickets go quickly so to avoid disappointment get booked up early.

Here’s a choice of what’s on over Christmas so don’t say we didn’t give you plenty of chance to book the best seats!

Robinson Crusoe

14 Dec 2013 to 12 Jan 2014 The Mayflower, Southampton Box Office: 023 8071 1811 Starring Brian Conley as Robinson Crusoe and Lesley Joseph as The Enchantress of the Ocean.

Sleeping Beauty

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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11 Dec 2013 to 5 Jan 2014 Theatre Royal, Winchester Box Office: 01962 840 440 Can the Seven Dwarfs help Snow White, or will they come up short? Will the Wicked Queen prove to be rotten to the core when it comes to the crunch?

And will the castle cook, Dame Dolly Dollop, and her silly son Muddles have the recipe for success or are they just cooking

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7 Dec 2013 to 5 Jan 2014 The Pavilion, Bournemouth Box Office: 0844 576 3000 Winner of the ‘Sexiest Male’ soap star award for the past four years, Scott Maslen, better known as Jack Branning in Eastenders, is stepping out of the square and onto the Pavilion stage as the evil (but sexy) Abanazar. Scott is of course also very well known as DS Phil Hunter from The Bill, and for his long run on Strictly Come Dancing.

Joining is Bobby Crush will be bringing over 40 years’ worth of musical, acting and television presenting experience and playing the part of the much loved Widow Twankey.

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9 Dec 2013 to 5 Jan 2014 Kings Theatre, Southsea Box Office: 023 9282 8282 Danniella Westbrook, best known as Samantha Mitchell in Eastenders will play Fairy Sparkle.

She also appeared in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2003

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and Dancing on Ice in 2010. Christopher Maloney 2012 X-factor finalist, will sweep Sleeping Beauty off her feet as the Prince.

Returning to the Kings is Lynne McGranger, Australian Home and Away soap star to play the villain everyone loves to hate, wicked fairy godmother ‘Carabosse’. Tony Adams who played Adam Chance in Crossroads and Dr. Neville Bywaters in General Hospital is also returning and will join us as King Egbert the Oval.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

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13 Dec 2013 to 5 Jan 2014 Ferneham Hall, Fareham Box Office: 01329 231942 Join the intrepid Jack on the adventure of a lifetime as he bounds up the beanstalk to do battle with Giant Blunderbore. Does Dame Trott finally get her man? Can Simple Simon work out which end of the cow needs milking? Find out in a Pantomime which scales new heights, with a spectacular stomping giant, fabulous live band and all the magic and mayhem of a traditional Christmas Extravaganza!

The Nutcracker

5 Dec 2013 to 12 Jan 2014 The Nuffield, Southampton Box Office: 023 8067 1771 No children’s season would be complete without a classic family Christmas show and this year is no disappointment: Based on the original tale by E.T.A Hoffman, this family play is a feast of colour, song and fantasy. Without a sugar plum fairy in sight, this darkly magical story is the ultimate Christmas show!

Aladdin

12 Dec 2013 to 5 Jan 2014 The Anvil, Basingstoke Box Office: 01256 844244 Starring Colin Baker (Doctor Who, I'm a Celebrity) as Abanazer, Derek Moran (Channel 5's Milkshake) as Wishee Washee and Ian Good as Widow Twankey.

Robin Hood

8 Jan to 24 Jan 2014 Plaza, Romsey For tickets see: www.plazatheatre.com When Robin Hood returns to Nottingham after a stint in the crusades, he meets the Sheriff’s ward, Maid Marion and falls in love, only to find out that the Sheriff himself has designs on her.

Pinocchio

12 Dec to 24 Dec 2013 Berry Theatre, Hedge End Box Office: 01489 799499 Adapted

by Toby Huls.

A new adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s much-loved tale – this story of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy is packed with magical characters, cartwheels, circus antics and dollops of fun for all the family.

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19 Dec to 24 Dec 2013 The Point, Eastleigh Box Office: 023 8065 2333 Presented by The Point Youth Theatre.

Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen This Christmas, deep in the frozen forests of Denmark, in the midst of the swirling snowflakes, comes a story rich with the power of imagination.

“ Oh no, it isn’t.”

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Celebrating at St John’s St John’s Church, Locks Heath are extending a warm welcome to all to celebrate the coming of Christmas at their Crib Festival. The Festival will be opened on Thursday 5th December, 10am by the Mayor of Fareham, Councillor Mrs Susan Bayford and Consort Councillor Mr Brian Bayford. The Festival will be held from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th December, at 10am – 6pm on Thursday to Saturday and 11am – 6pm on Sunday. For more information, contact Ms N Fisher, Crib Festival Co-ordinator on 01489 575150.

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Timsbury and Michelmersh Walk Walk Distance 3.9 miles from the Jubilee Hall Timsbury is situated on the A3057 Romsey to Stockbridge road just a few miles north of Romsey. Park in the Jubilee Hall car park at Timsbury which is sign posted from the A3057.

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CHRISTMAS FAMILY FUN DAY AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCHON 2013 23 Nov, 11am – 7pm Eastleigh Town Centre, SO50 5DF Children’s rides, music and activities, with Father Christmas in his grotto and the popular animal farm together with a climbing wall.

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CHRISTMAS QUIZ NIGHT – HAMPSHIRE AUTISTIC SOCIETY 29 Nov, 7pm arrival for 7.30pm start Hedge End CIU Club, Bursledon Road, SO30 OBR It’s time to test your knowledge!

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CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT FAIR 30 Nov, 12pm – 4pm The Netley Grange, (Formerly Millhouse Pub), Grange Rd, SO31 5FF Christmas fair for unusual and not to be found on the High Street gifts and crafts. Free entry plus a raffle. All proceeds donated to The Special Care Baby Unit and The Cardiomyopathy Association. Free entry.

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SWANWICK LAKES WILDLIFE TOTS – ONE SNOWY NIGHT 3 Dec, 10.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 2.30pm Sopwith Way, SO31 7AY Stories and activities for pre-school children. Percy the Park Keeper discovers that animals need more than food to survive the winter.

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FAREHAM LIGHT UP A LIFE CAROL SERVICE 4 Dec, 7.30pm St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Osborn Road, Fareham A special service with readings, music and carols to remember loved ones. All welcome. Contact sarah. hudson@naomihouse.org.uk or 01962 843 513 for more details.

CANDLELIT CAROL CONCERT 7 Dec, 7.00pm Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5DQ Enjoy a traditional Christmas Carol Concert performed by local artists and sing along to your favourites, followed by mince pies and sherry.

All proceeds to ‘Friends of Royal Victoria Country Park’. Tickets £5 adults, £3.50 children available on 023 8045 5157.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE 7 Dec, 11am – 3pm The d.@rt centre, Wildern School, Wildern Lane, SO30 4EJ Craft fair featuring hand made goods by local artists and craftspeople.

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CHRISTMAS TRAIL Weekends of 7/8, 14/15 and 21/22 Dec, anytime between 10.30am – 3.30pm Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, SO30 3HQ Come along and take part in our Christmas Trail and win a prize. £1.75 per trail pack. Contact 023 8068 8444.

CHRISTMAS MARKET AND FESTIVITIES WEEKEND 7 – 8 Dec, 10am – 5pm Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, SO31 1BH Browse a selection of local craft and produce stalls while enjoying a host of music and festive entertainment at this fabulous family weekend.

Children can visit Father Christmas in the stable or try the carousel ride.

Mulled wine and mince pies in the Victorian farmhouse. Carol singing on Sunday and a carol service in St Bartholomew’s church at 3pm.

Normal admission charges apply plus additional charges for some activities. Contact 01489 787055.

EASTLEIGH TOY AND TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIR 8 Dec, 10.30am – 2.30pm Eastleigh Leisure Centre, Fleming Park, Passfield Ave, SO50 9NL Up to 70 tables of diecast, railway, books and more. Bring unwanted diecast or railway items to trade or sell with dealers. £2.50 entry, under 18s free. Free parking and refreshments available. 01380 725322 for further details.

ALRESFORD ART & CRAFT SHOW 8 and 14 Dec, 10am – 4.30pm Alresford Community Centre,

West Street, SO24 9AG Crafts will include stained glass, traditional decoupage, beaded and semi-precious stone jewellery, alpaca knitwear, painted glass and silk paintings, fabric notice boards and sewn textiles, painted glass and silk paintings, decorative metalwork, pottery and sculptures, photography and original watercolours. Free entry. Contact 01252 724968.

GARDENING AND WILDLIFE 9 Dec, 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church Hall, West Street, PO16 0EL A presentation about the effect 2000 years of gardening has had on wildlife. Parking available in Trinity Street and Western Road car parks. Contact 01329 287653 or peter-adams1@live.co.uk for more information. Suggested donation £2.

YULETIDE YARNS 14 Dec, 10.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 2.30pm Sopwith Way, SO31 7AY A session of seasonal stories, crafts and games. Please bring warm coats and wellies. Booking essential on 01489 570240 or SwanwickLakes@hwt.org.uk.

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ALADDIN 14 Dec, 6pm Fair Oak Village Hall, Shorts Road, SO50 7EJ A fantastic, fun-filled show ideally suited to 3-11 year old. Light childfriendly refreshments available.

Tickets £7.50 adults, £6 children under 12, £25 for a family ticket of 4. Tickets available from Bluebell Florist, Fair Oak Road, Parish Clerks Office, Fair Oak Village Hall, and on 02380692298.

WHITELEY CHRISTMAS MARKET 19 – 22 Dec, 10am – 5pm Whiteley Shopping Centre, PO15 7LJ Market Square will be transformed into a fantastic Christmas shopping experience, with a wonderful range of carefully selected top quality crafts, speciality foods and unusual gifts. Free admission.

CHRISTMAS FUN SHOW 22 Dec Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre, PO14 3EW A public equestrian event with a variety of competitions including Showing In Hand, Showing Ridden and Showjumping. Further details at www/horseeventsuk.com/ horse_event.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL AND SANTA WEEKEND SPECIAL 14 Dec, 11am – 4pm Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5DQ A special weekend of fun and activities to compliment the Tree Festival. Includes Santa’s Grotto (£5) and children’s activities. Normal parking charges apply. Contact 023 8045 5157 for details.

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