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Hello and Welcome We often entertain our teenage children with stories of how life was when we grew up. Their favourite topic is tales of the world without computers and mobile phones, and of great amusement is the thought that the phone wouldn’t fit in your pocket.

If you remember, because of the power they used, all mobile phones were fitted into cars.

The first one I used which was truly mobile had a battery pack which was the size and weight of a large shoebox filled with lead.

And the first laptop computer I was given by my employers wasn’t really portable…so heavy, it was at best ‘transportable’.

So many people do say that it was a simpler world then, but having the ability to work from home, to stay in touch with friends and family, to buy online and have it delivered to my door and to find out almost anything I want to instantly is fantastic.

One of the other things I love about the internet is that we can have a team of people working on the magazines and it doesn’t matter where they live. Our designer Heather is in Scotland, our administrator Lauren lives

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Still there is a limit. We all still need local tradespeople, gardeners, hairdressers, garages and – of course – someone to fix our computers when they go wrong. And that’s what this magazine is all about. A choice of services in one handy guide and two pages this month of events, for the days when you feel like interacting with the real world rather than just the virtual one!

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by Pippa Greenwood However much effort you make with your garden, you can be sure that there will still be a few things that look awful. You may have made (or hope to make) beautiful borders, sensational shrubbery and lots more besides, but how do you cope with those things you just cannot seem to hide?

A washing line may be essential but rarely adds to the appeal of the garden. If yours consists of two large poles with a line in between, try growing a pretty climber up the poles. If you use a self-clinging plant such as variegated ivy it won’t need any additional support.

Alternatively make a chicken wire, trellis ‘box’ or frame around the posts and then allow the climber to scramble up, using plant ties if necessary. Summer flowering clematis or sweet pea will look great too. If you do use a more vigorous climber then be prepared to do some intermittent pruning.

Decrepit sheds or moth-eaten garages can be a real eyesore. Sometimes a thorough scrub of the walls will do the trick, or why not make a feature out of the shed or garage and re-paint it. Consider erecting a trellis on one or more of the vertical surfaces and grow a selection of favourite climbers up it to make an even more attractive feature. If the garden can be a little gloomy then it helps if you paint any surfaces such as garage or shed walls with a paler colour.

If your heating is fuelled by gas from an unattractive and enormous cylinder or oil from a large green tank, you will know that they have to be sited in an accessible position. You can use hazel wattle hurdles to hide them which are perfect as they also match with the adjacent boundary fence. Try using standard

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fence panels in the same way and again planting them with climbers or scramblers will help. Whatever you do, make sure that you check on it from time to time and remove excessive climber growth so that the tank remains accessible.

Is it the neighbouring garden that harbours the eye sore which makes you want to retreat back into your house? Something nasty next door is of course even harder to conceal but why not add a layer of trellis to the top of your existing fence and then use climbers once it is in position. Hold the trellis in position using batons of wood attached to the existing fence posts or special post-joining metal sleeves that you can buy from your fencing supplier or garden centre. Trellis is available in a range of shapes and need not be straight edged so you can create a range of different looks to suit your gardening style. Another option is to erect a pergola or arch to obscure or break up an unsightly view or the eyesore in the neighbour’s garden and adding plants will help to add a bit more height and soften the outline. If you combine some of your favourite flowering climbers with some evergreen planting too, you should even achieve good effects during the seasons when the leaves have fallen from many plants.

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Southampton Maritime Festival The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology on behalf of the Southampton Heritage Federation is delighted to announce the Southampton Maritime Festival, taking place on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May 2013 at the Ocean Cruise Terminal, Southampton.

This exciting new event promises to celebrate the long and proud maritime heritage of Southampton in style. Never before has an event of this scale been seen in Southampton!

The Festival will be taking over the docks and water within Dock Gate 4 to bring you a whole host of activities and attractions that hark back to the Second World War with a 1940s theme.

There will be a wide range of historic vessels in attendance, including a flotilla of Dunkirk Little ships, numerous displays and demonstrations and even a Lancaster bomber fly over. With so much going on, it’ll be sure to keep the whole family entertained!

A highlight of the festival will be the arrival of the Steam Tug Challenge as she returns to Southampton, fresh from her recent Heritage Lottery Funded refit. Challenge, a veteran of the Second World War, will be accompanied by a flotilla of Dunkirk Little Ships. His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, patron of the Dunkirk Little Ships Restoration Trust, will also attend. Heritages buses will provide a park and ride service to the docks from the city centre throughout the event and the SS Shieldhall will offer cruises up and down Southampton Water.

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be Second World War re-enactors, vintage Rolls Royce cars, and the Historical Diving Society demonstrating ‘Hard Hat’ or Standard Diving Gear. Visitors will be able to try their hand at controlling Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), see the Pufferspheres from the National Oceanography Centre, and learn more about Southampton’s historic trams. They can explore the various exhibits and stalls of heritage organisations and traders or take a pit-stop at one of many eateries while enjoying the live music and entertainment. The fleet of historic vessels will be moored alongside the terminal, waiting to tell their colourful stories.

As well as being a fantastic day out for all the family, Southampton Maritime Festival will raise awareness of the city’s rich seafaring traditions.

The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology is urging local residents in particular to get involved; whether people wish to enjoy the attractions or join in as a valued volunteer, they can help make the festival an event for Southampton to be proud of.

The Festival is sponsored by Associated British Ports, Southampton and Williams Shipping. It is supported by Southampton City Council and the National Oceanography Centre.

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Tucked away in a back street of Bishops Waltham is an interiors shop with a bit of a difference.

Amanda Redwin launched rethunk! in Brook Street in March, selling what she describes as ‘rethunk’ furniture, home accessories, gifts and art works.

For the previous year Amanda had been hand painting preloved furniture in her studio at home and selling it mainly by word of mouth under the name The Lady Loves to Paint. Now Amanda is still painting as The Lady Loves to Paint but has opened her own shop with an on-site studio where customers can see what she is working on while they browse.

Everything in the shop is hand painted, revamped or made from reclaimed materials. The focus is on colour and design and aims to change our perceptions about interiors. “Painting preloved furniture is about so much more than using just one or two pale or neutral colours and distressing back with sandpaper. I like to think of each item as a canvas and piece of art in its own right even if this sometimes means going against the grain and being a bit outrageous - after all I can always re paint it!”.

Alongside the hand painted furniture Amanda has a range of revamped home accessories including lampshades which create the most amazing patterns on the ceiling, artworks painted on reclaimed canvases and funky wooden signs with inspiring messages which make original gifts.

“We currently have a fantastic stock of reclaimed Edwardian pine floor boards which we are using for all sorts of pieces including mirrors, signs, lighting, and shelving. The natural patina on this wood is so beautiful and

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where possible I leave this showing to enhance the end result”.

Amanda also undertakes comissions so a piece can be customised to fit the personality of the owner, and the decor of their home.

Amanda’s view is ‘How we furnish our homes tells a story about us and rethunk! tells a story of individualism, distinction and prestige about my customers.’

In one corner of the shop lies another string to Amanda’s bow in the shape of a colourful tree wall mural surrounded by the letters of the alphabet and made using newspaper, wallpaper and paint. “Murals are something I adore doing as they give me an opportunity to be really creative on a large scale. I like to use a variety of media to create texture and interest and when I am doing this for a child’s room especially it gives them an opportunity to be involved in the whole process from design to creation”. rethunk! is already proving a destination for shoppers in Bishops Waltham with comments like ‘just what the village needs, quirky and unique items at affordable prices’ and ‘what a lovely addition to BW, it's wonderful to have such an original shop here’.

The shop is open Tuesday to Saturday. “On Sunday and Monday I am most likely to be found scouring the local tips, bootsales and charity shops for new finds and customer pre-orders”.

You can find out more about rethunk! and see more of Amanda’s work at www.facebook.com/ theladylovestopaint or by telephone on 01489 891325 / 07961729708. Better still pop in and see Amanda at work at

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away the heritage and deep history that lies behind the heavy oak doors that guard, retain and hide the identity of the house.

In its formative days, Townhill Park House was part of the original manor farm and later during the late 1700s it was converted to become a gentleman’s residence. By 1897 Townhill Park House was acquired by the first Lord Swaythling, Ivor Montagu for his eldest son and heir, Louis Montagu, for the impending marriage of Louis to Lady Gladys Goldsmid. On the death of his father, Louis became the second Lord Swaythling.

In 1911 Louis Montagu started a programme of improvement and renovation for Townhill Park House. Louis employed the eminent young architect, Leonard Rome Guthrie who oversaw improvements and renovations to the building. Louis also employed the famous garden designer and horticulturalist of the time, Gertrude Jekyll, to establish the detailed gardens, designing framed views, yew hedging, dry stone walling and the magnificent sunken garden. Together

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they planned, built and created the gardens that surrounded the house.

In 1927 the house was occupied by the third Lord Swaythling, Stuart - son of Lord Louis - after his father’s death.

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Curdridge Amateur Drama Group Productions are twice a year – spring and autumn.

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DRAMA GROUP Every Monday at Jubilee Hall 4pm - 5.15pm (Junior) & 5.15pm - 6.30pm (Senior) Second youth centre-Helena Fox 01962 844600

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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.

Waltham Priory Probus Club We are a mixed Club of retired & semi-retired 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.

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MAY DAY CELEBRATION 6 May, 10am – 5pm Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, SO31 1BH Fun for all the family with dancing, music and children’s activities on the farm. Normal farm admission charge. 01489 787055.

ABE’S ADVENTURE 6 May, 10am - 5pm Marwell Activity Centre and The Adventure Barn, SO21 1EZ Abe has cerebral palsy and this event is being held to raise money to send him to USA for an operation to help him walk.

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SOLENT BOAT JUMBLE & SMALL BOAT SALE 12 May Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5GA Lots of stalls selling new and used - boats, engines, chandlery, wetsuits, rope, fenders, electronics, clothing, life jackets, fishing tackle and much more.

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COUNTRY FAIR 25 May, 10am – 5pm Mottisfont House and Gardens, SO51 0LP Traditional countryside skills including thatching, blacksmithing, wood turning,

basket and broom making. Normal admission prices apply. 01794 344020.

HALF TERM FUN – WOOLLY WEEK 25 May – 2 Jun, 10am – 5pm Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, SO31 1BH A host of ‘woolly’ activities and demonstrations throughout the week. Try your hand at spinning, knitting, weaving and follow our woolly trail to see what you can discover? Normal farm admission charge. 01489 787055.

SUMMER HALF TERM AT MOTTISFONT 25 May – 2 Jun, 10am – 5pm Mottisfont House and Gardens, SO51 0LP Promoting 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4. Normal admission charges apply.

SOLENT AUSTIN 7 CLUB RALLY 26 May, 11am Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, SO31 1BH Explore a gathering of historic cars from the pre-war years on the green outside the farm reception.

Free. 01489 787055.

7 DOWNLAND CLOSE – OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 27 and 27 May, 12pm – 5pm 7 Downland Close, Locks Heath, SO31 6WB Visit this prizewinning, beautiful, restful and inspirational 50ft x 45ft plantsman's garden, packed with ideas for the 'modest-sized' plot.

Many varieties of hardy geraniums, hostas, heucheras, shrubs, ferns and other unusual perennials, weaving a tapestry of harmonious colour.

Adults £2.50, children free. 07768 107779 or visit www.ngs.org.uk.

‘TIME TROUBLE’ STORY TRAIL 29 May, 10am and 2pm Royal Victoria Country Park,

SO31 5GA Try our brand new Story Trail.

Meet outside shop. £5 includes entry and story trail pack. 02380 455157.

CRAFT FAIR 1 Jun, 11am to 3pm Crestwood College, Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh SO50 4FZ Stalls of handmade items and free parking For more information please see the Bluebird Events website. Free entry and parking Refreshments available https://www.facebook.com/ events/394584217315800/ GLITTERBUG BALL 1 Jun, evening Rookesbury Park, Wickham In aid of Help for Heroes, The Glitterbug Ball is a dinner and dance supported by local band gravity. The south of England is home to a large number of military service personnel and many people in the local area have friends or family in the armed forces, Two of the ball committee members have sons who recently served in Afghanistan. Rookesbury Park is a delightful former stately home set at the end of a sweeping drive near the medieval village of Wickham. For all tickets or enquiries call Julie on 07743 886 356, see www.theglitterbugball. org or email enquiries@ theglitterbugball.org.

ORIENTEERING EVENT 1 Jun, 10am – 12:30pm West Walk PO17 6JD Part of Southampton Orienteering Club's Summer Series. Ideal families, beginners and the more experienced orienteers.

Coaching and guidance available.

Run round the course like a hare or walk around like a tortoise!

Enjoy yourself in the lovely Hampshire countryside. Adults £4.

Juniors £2. 07570 627716 www. southampton-orienteers.org.uk

ALRESFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL 8 Jun, 10am start Arlebury, The Avenue, Alresford SO24 9EP The the festival will offer an experience you won’t forget this summer. This year we are thinking differently and making it bigger and better. We’re adding two new stages, increasing the vibrant and diverse music on offer. So, with four stages in total, there will be an exciting blend of style – from Rock, Indie and Blues through to Jazz and Folk. We are also pleased to announce we are now able to offer OVERNIGHT CAMPING at the festival for only an additional £5 per person. Plus there are limited tickets available for the festival AFTER SHOW PARTY, held indoors in the ARC venue on the festival site www.alresfordmusicfestival. com

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LOCAL DOCTORS NHS Direct (24hr helpline)

Acorn Medical, Church Lane, Curdridge Fareham Health Centre

Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham Hemming & Partners, Lower Lane, Bishop’s Waltham West Meon Surgery, Doctor's Lane, West Meon Wickham Group Surgery, Station Road, Wickham

0845 4647 01489 782488 01329 823456 01329 280887 01489 892288 01730 829666 01329 833121

LOCAL CHEMISTS Birchall & Haydock, The Square, Wickham PO17 5JQ Tel: 01329 832115 Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday – closed Boots Pharmacy, High Street, Bishop’s Waltham SO32 1AB Tel: 01489 892603 Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 9am – 6pm, Wed & Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun – Closed Lloyds Pharmacy, High Street, Bishop’s Waltham SO32 1AB Tel: 01489 892499 Mon to Fri 8.30am – 6pm, Sat 8.30am – 5pm, Sun – Closed Rowlands Pharmacy, 7 High Street, Botley Tel: 01489 782065 Mon to Fri 9am – 5.30pm, Sat 9am – 1pm PARISH COUNCILS Bishops Waltham 01489 892323 parishclerk@bishopswalthamparishcouncil.co.uk www.bishopswalthamparish council.co.uk Upham 01489 860236 uphampc@homecall.co.uk Durley 01489 860236 durleypc@homecall.co.uk Soberton 01489 877378 norman@soberton.org.uk Droxford 01489 877470 clerk.droxford@parish.hants.co.uk 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 Hampshire City Council 01962 841841 Winchester City Council 01962 840222 Wickham Council 01329 835019 clerkwickham@parish.hants.gov.uk Boarhunt 01489 891321 clerkboarhuntpc@btinternet.com Southwick & Widley 023 8046 3228 swpc@logosoft.biz Corhampton & Meonstoke 01489 891660 clerk@candm-pc.gov.uk

LOCAL SCHOOLS Bishop’s Waltham Infants

Bishop’s Waltham Juniors Curdridge Primary Droxford Juniors Durley Primary Kings School Meonstoke Newtown Infants St. Johns Primary Swanmore Primary

Swanmore College Upham Primary West Meon C of E Primary School Wickham Primary Wyvern Technology College

01489 892375 01489 892368 01489 782613 01489 877537 01489 860207 01962 861161 01489 877568 01329 833161 01329 833141 01489 894555 01489 892256 01489 860355 01730 829213 01329 833065 02380 692679

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS All dates taken from http://www.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/holidays.php Summer Term Half Term: Mon 27/5/13 – Fri 31/5/13 Summer: Wed 24/7/13 - Mon 2/9/13 Autumn Term Half Term: Mon 28/10/13 - Fri 1/11/13 Christmas: Mon 23/12/13 - Fri 3/1/14 LOCAL LIBRARY www.hants.gov.uk/library/bishopswaltham Bishop’s Waltham Library, Bank Street, 0845 603 5631 Mon/Thur: Closed, Tue: 2pm – 7pm, Wed/Fri: 10am – 5pm, Sat: 9.30am – 1pm MOBILE LIBRARY Wickham Square Mobile Library, every Wednesday 9:20 to 12:20 Knowle Village Mobile Library, first Friday of the month, 10:45 to 11:45 CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Bishops Waltham (Mon/Wed/Fri) outreach at Wickham and Denmead (Thurs) call BW for info advice@winchesterdistrictcab.org.uk

01489 896376

EMERGENCIES Police, Fire or Ambulance Services 999 Police (Incident Reports) 0845 045 45 45 Portsmouth Water - Fresh Water Supply 02392 499888 Portsmouth Water - Leaks to Report (Out of hours 24hr) 02392 477999 Southern Water - Sewage 0845 272 0845 Southern Water - Tech Support 0845 278 0845 Gas – National Grid 0800 111 999 (If you smell gas, then call us immediately) Electricity 0845 7708090

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DISCOVER INDEX For Advertisers offering multiple property services look under Property Maintenance, otherwise see specific trade e.g. electrician, carpenter etc.

Aerial: Blake & Sons Architectural Services: R & G Design Town & Country Architects Bathrooms: See Plumbing Blinds: Waterside Blinds Bookkeeper: Curran Bookkeeping & Admin Services Builder: R & G Gamblin General Builders Butcher: Bishop's Waltham Butchers Carpenter: JT Carpentry & Building Carpet & Flooring: Floor Coverings Southern Cash & Carry: Costco Children's Activities: Kidz in Jackie's Kitch'n Chimney Sweep: Pebble Beach Sweeps Computer Services: Plates PCS Double Glazine Inst/Repairs: Britannia Windows Drain Services: Cleansing Service Group

33 4 29 13 33 33 15 10 13 3 33 24 22 28 28

Electrician: Assure Electrical Ltd D.Daniel Electrical Services Ltd Fencing: Colourfence Financial Services: Asset Care Planning Newman Cozens Financia Mg. SBA Financial Furniture: rethunk!

21 18 8 23/25 10 39/40 15

Garage Doors: Solent Garage Doors Garage Services: Independent VW Scuffs 2 Scratches Wickham Tyre & Auto Centre Garden Design & Services: Arbor-Call Tree Surgeons Colourfence Davis Tree Care Hambrooks Jon Curtis Tree Surgery & Garden M. Revitalise Gardens Woodleigh Landscapes Gas Services: See Plumbing

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Hairdresser: Spindles Hair Design

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Interiors: rethunk!

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Kitchens: Dream Doors

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Plumbing Services (including bathroom installation and gas and boiler services) see also Property Maintenance: Alford Plumbing & Heating Gair Gas Gas Appliance Services Pipe Dreams Tom Mitchell Plumbing TP Watts Printer: Warwick Printing Company Property Maintenance & Improvements: AM Services Ltd BBI Dell Developments Dream Doors Hire A Handy Hero JT Carpentry & Building R & G Gamblin General Builders Solar Panels: Energy My Way Solar Voltaics Ltd

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Tree Surgery: See Garden Veterinary: Shield Veterinary Centre

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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning “Making sure the right money, goes to the right people, at the right time” – The SBA Philosophy You will learn: ¥ How to reduce Inheritance Tax. ¥ How to protect your family home from ravages of Long Term Care costs. ¥ How to protect your Children’s Inheritance from divorce. ¥ How to keep your money in the family bloodline. ¥ How to get peace of mind, that you have the right Will in place.

About our Speaker Steven Blofield is a highly qualified Financial & Estate Planner and has been helping his clients for over a decade. Steven is a popular local speaker, who can explain complex financial issues in an easy to understand and entertaining way. He is also proud to be the financial expert columnist for the Meon Valley News and the Chichester Observer.

We have two workshops available on Tuesday 30 th April 2013 at Wickham Community Centre at 3.30pm to 5.30pm and 7pm to 9pm.

Only 20 places available to book, please call us NOW on 01489 878290 “We were blissfully unaware of what we were losing out on until we met you and now that we have benefited personally so much from your expertise and knowledge we feel secure now in our future plans.”

– Mr. & Mrs. Clarke (Hayling Island)

Michelmersh Barn, St Clairs Farm, Wickham Road, Droxford, Southampton SO32 3PW Tel: 01489 878290 Fax: 01489 877547 E-mail: enquiries@sba-financial.co.uk Website: www.sba-financial.co.uk

SBA Financial Ltd. is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Registered in England and Wales: 5669998. Registered Office: Wellesley House, 204 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7AN

Will you or won’t you?

Around 70% of the UK population don’t have a will!

Come to our FREE Wills & Estate Planning Workshop Tuesday 30th April 2013 Wickham Community Centre at 3.30pm and 7pm!

Please turn over for more details inside…