Discover Meon Valley October 2013

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

October 2013

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In February, April etc it goes to SO32 2, PO17 5, PO17 6 sectors. This is a total of around 13,300 properties over the two month distribution.

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Between the end of September and December is the time of year that more people are working than any other. Summer is well and truly over, nobody is off skiing, taking spring breaks or much else in the way of holidays. Leaving us really just to concentrate on work, education and keeping warm.

It’s certainly that way for us at the Discover team.

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The Goldcrest

By Jackie Brewster “I’ve got a job for you.”

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Ray looked up warily from his newspaper at the Tupperware box in Audrey’s hands.

The thorns snagged his shirt and tore fine scratches on his arms and hands. Sticky juice stained his fingers and dripped down his wrists. The back of his neck was prickling in the hot sun, and reaching for the ripest berries was beginning to make his calves ache.

“I saw brambles covered in fruit on Glebe Lane yesterday. You know, opposite the pine woods.”

“I know where it is”, Ray muttered.

“I’m in the mood for jam making.”

“You can buy jam for a pound in the supermarket.”

Audrey sighs heavily, “You’re like a moody teenager. Go and fill this tub. The fresh air will do you good.”

Ray failed to see how picking blackberries could do anyone any good. The vicious thorns, the exploding fruit that stained everything it touched. Yet he was glad of an excuse to get out of the house. Audrey may have small feet but he was starting to get under them.

Retirement, he decided, didn’t suit him. He missed the busy office, the staff gossip and the last minute orders. Now every day felt the same, there was nothing new or remarkable to enjoy. He felt as though his fire had gone out.

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Then he heard a high pitched reedy whistle close by. He turned and peered into the dark shadows of the pine trees. He saw a flash of yellow as though someone had struck a match.

He put down the tub and stepped closer to the trees. A tiny bird, even smaller than a wren, hopped out of the shadows onto a branch.

Ray held his breath. It moved cautiously on fragile legs with charming jerky movements, like a delicate creature made of clockwork. It was exotically beautiful, on its back a shimmer of green feathers, and down its head two black stripes framing a bright golden cap.

A word popped into Ray’s head, a word he had not thought of since he was a boy looking through his father’s Spotter’s Guide.

“Goldcrest.” He whispered. He’d never seen one in real life.

The little bird pecked at the pine

needles with its sharp beak, searching for insects. It froze, as though suddenly aware of how exposed it had let itself become, gave another chirp and took flight, disappearing into the safety of the trees.

Ray let out his breath. He heard the bird call again, and another bird call back in reply, and then another. The woods sounded as though they were alive with Goldcrests.

Ray hastily put the lid on the half filled tub of blackberries and was back at home within ten minutes.

Audrey inspected the harvest as he rifled through the sideboard for his old binoculars.

“Well, I won’t be making much jam out of these”, she said in dismay.

“I’m going straight back, I’ll get you some more.” Ray called over his shoulder as he found what he was looking for. “Will that make you satisfied?”

Audrey looked at the scratches on Ray’s arms, the leaves in his hair and the berry stains on his fingers.

But most of all she saw the flush of colour in his cheeks and the sparkle in his eyes.

“Oh yes”, she said. “I think it will.”

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We promise you a warm welcome. For more details phone Karen on 01329 310084.

Business Friends support The Rotary Club Bishops Waltham Rotary Club is a registered Charity whose aim is to help others less fortunate than us. They have a mission “Service before Self” and through this ideal they have raised thousands of pounds every year for good causes both locally and internationally.

The members are part of the local community and they do not see themselves as “do gooders” because they have so much fun during their efforts to raise money and practically help those that need it. To this end they organise the summer Carnival which is a very popular summer event in Bishops Waltham.

They also wish to acknowledge those companies who support their efforts. To this end they have created a portfolio of Business Friends who support them financially (£100 a year) and who are seen to be supporters of the Rotary objectives and therefore are featured where possible on our promotional material as well as joining us at one of our special meetings.

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HAMPSHIRE WALKS

Exton Walk Walk Distance approx 6.5 miles from the Shoe Inn Exton lies just off the A32 Droxford to West Meon road in the Meon Valley. Park in the Shoe Inn (SO32 3NT) car park located on Shoe Lane. Authorisation to park is required (01489 877526). Alternatively, drive through the village almost back to the A32 and park in the small lay-by opposite the entrance to Manor Farm.

This walk is described from the Shoe Inn. On leaving the pub, turn left towards the church, follow the lane through the village for 200 yards to a ‘T’ junction and turn right.

Keep straight on until you join the main A32. Cross the road onto a footpath signed “No through road”.

Cross a footbridge over the Meon River. Trace this path for around 400 yards and with barns in front of you and a path joining from the left, turn left along the signed ‘South Downs Way’.

Cross a section of wooden duckboards and walk along the narrow footpath between hedge and tree lined fields that narrows down to a gully and climbs steadily for some 600 yards. *Climb some wooden steps up to the disused railway track bed and turn left; walkers and cyclists can be seen heading up from the right from Wickham. Beacon Hill on your left and Old Winchester 14

Hill on your right are occasionally glimpsed through the trees.

Keep going straight for approximately 1200 yards ignoring other paths and tracks until you descend onto a minor road. Cross the road and climb the opposite bank to return to the track bed.

Continue along the track for a further 1800 yards until it passes under a road bridge. Access to this road is by walking further along to a footpath joining from the left for another 200 yards then turning left back on yourself up the slope to the road above.

Turn left and walk along the road past Hayden Barn Cottage on the left. The road climbs steadily

uphill for some 600 yards.

Approaching the top of the hill, turn right onto a gravel track signed ‘Peake Farm’ and also signed as Monarch’s Way. Follow this track towards the farm for a good 1000 yards. At a left hand bend, ignore the track going straight on into a field. Follow the track around towards the farm, passing some fields with show jumping fences and stables for the local horses.

At the farm buildings, turn sharp right onto a waymarked footpath running between fields. The path emerges onto a metalled road to Peakes Farm.

Turn left at the road. Walk approximately 50 yards then turn right along the side of a barn.

Follow the path around the end of the barn and then along the left hand boundary of a field.

Turn left through a gateway at the field boundary to join a concrete and tarmac farm track.

Follow the signed path left along the right-hand boundary of a field, which switches half way up into a field requiring the walk to continue on the left hand edge. The path climbs steadily uphill, but offers some stunning views across mid Hampshire, Old Winchester Hill and surrounding areas.

At the top of the rise, turn left along the field fence line and follow the path as it turns right along the left hand side of the field.

At the end of the field, turn right onto the South Downs Way footpath leading away from Old Winchester Hill. The path meanders downhill alongside field boundaries with chalky conditions underfoot and some 1500 yards of twisting decent.

At the bottom of the hill, turn left into woodland.

Follow the path left ignoring paths merging from the right. *Climb some wooden steps to the railway track bed.

Cross straight over and descend more steps onto the footpath used on your outward journey (as shown in the dialogue marked).

Follow the footpath back to the A32, cross the road into Church Lane and retrace your steps back to your car.

A downloadable pdf of the walk and en enlarged map is available online at www.discovercommunity.co.uk

HISTORICAL NOTE...

In 940 AD, the village of Exton carried the name of East Seaxnatune meaning the farmstead of the East Saxons.

The 13th century church of St Peter and Paul was heavily restored in 1847.

In 1801, the population of Exton was 224. By 1901 it had grown slightly to 299 persons but reduced again to 230 in 2001.

The Meon Valley railway line was opened for business in June 1903 to connect Alton to Fareham and Gosport. It was one of Hampshire’s least successful railway enterprises and closed in 1955.

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Fashion for Friends of St Peter’s Friends of St Peter’s are hosting a Fashion Show by Travelling Trends on 4th October at the Jubilee Hall in Bishop’s Waltham. Six local models will show a wide variety of quality garments for sale which ladies can try on in a dressing room following the show. There will also be jewellery for sale and a raffle. Tickets are £8 and include a glass of bubbly or soft drink on arrival. There is plenty of free parking and doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

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Rikki Johnstone (Above Left) With over 30 years’ experience in the motor trade, Rikki has plenty of knowledge of what makes a great customer experience. Before opening Independent in 2006 with David, Rikki was head of business at Testwood Volkswagen in Southampton which had built up an enviable reputation for exceptional customer satisfaction. “Everything we do at Independent is based on honesty and value for money,” said Rikki.

David Hemsley (Above Right) David has always worked in the motor trade. He was the youngest branch manager at Halfords before working for Criterion Citroen, setting up their new Salisbury and Portsmouth branches. Joining Shorts Peugeot he became the top Peugeot salesman. After many years at Testwood VW, David and Rikki set up Independent, Chandlers Ford. Recently, David has been instrumental in the opening of the new branch at Hedge End.

If you do drive one of the vehicles above, you now have the services of Independent Car & Van Servicing Ltd on your doorstep. On 5th August, Independent opened its doors for business in Hedge End located on the Herald Industrial Estate (previously Viking Garage).

Based in Chandlers Ford since 2006, Independent is proud to expand its business by opening the Hedge End centre and offering its first class services to the residents of Hedge End, West End, Botley, Horton Heath and Meon Valley. The Chandlers Ford branch started with only two servicing bays and having grown over the years, now operates seven.

Co-owners, Rikki Johnstone and David Hemsley, manage a team with many years’ experience in the motor trade and who personally have a strong history with Volkswagen dealerships in the Southampton area.

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which also applies to vehicles within the manufacturer’s warranty.

Every Independent customer benefits from the valuable experience built up over the years from working in the independent motor industry which can be lacking in main dealers.

Customers are encouraged to build a relationship not only with the management but Independent’s mechanics who work on their vehicles.

“An excellent customer experience is paramount to our customers who return time and time again to us,” says Rikki Johnstone. “We will always carry out short notice and drop in diagnostic checks, bulb replacements and puncture repairs. Any issue you feel is causing concern will be dealt with while you wait, to give you peace of mind.”

At Your Service – Courtesy or Collection Independent offers courtesy cars and vans, including the new

VW Up and Seat Ibizas and also have two VW Transporter T4 vans available for the van users. In addition, they offer a collect and deliver service, if this is more convenient.

Through support for local schools and colleges by taking two or three students a year on work experience, Independent have won the City College Southampton - Small Business Employer Recognition Award and Solent EBP – Amazing People Award.

David Hemsley adds, “We are keen to bring young people into the motor industry and have to date put one apprentice through college and into fully qualified employment with us and currently have a second year apprentice training with us at Chandlers Ford and Eastleigh College.”

“We invite all Discover readers to visit us and our website, www.independentvwservicing. co.uk which will give you the opportunity to see who we are and what we can offer.”

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Community Responders Need Volunteers Bishops Waltham Community Responders are seeking new members to maintain 24/7 cover in the surrounding areas. Volunteers are trained by South Central Ambulance for life-saving incidents until an ambulance arrives and no medical experience is required. Volunteers use their own car. Rota people are also required to back the scheme; they’re not active however text and use a computer. If you’re retired, work locally or have free time when home please call John Price on 01489 893140.

Support Group for Diabetics The Diabetes UK Southampton Group welcomes diabetics of all ages, and friends and family members.

They meet every 6-8 weeks for talks by medical experts and the opportunity to meet fellow diabetics. There is no charge except for a small tea/coffee contribution.

The next session, ‘Diabetes, a Consultant’s View’ is on Monday 2nd September at Christ the King Catholic Church Hall, Commercial Street, SO18 6AP from 7–9pm with Dr Mayank Patel. For details ring 023 8040 4881.

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The People Behind Your Local Businesses From Broadband to iPad – Help is at hand.

Home Computer Help is a local IT Solution company, serving the Southampton, Totton, Romsey, Winchester, Salisbury and Portsmouth areas. Established in 2003, the company is owned and run by Will Bellows.

Will gained his knowledge by completing an IT apprenticeship when he was 18. He then worked in various IT positions before deciding to go self employed to follow his passion in computer repairs. Following continued growth, Will now employs 2 technicians full time and is hoping to take on an apprentice within the next month.

Home Computer Help provide all aspects of IT solutions, including computer, laptop and iPad tuition. Will was recently asked to provide an 80 year old lady with onsite computer tuition so she could shop online for her groceries.

The team pride themselves in saying that no job is too small.

They often receive requests to set up broadband connections and other services including

virus and spyware removal (and prevention), computer upgrades and health checks to ensure your computer is working at its best. As an added service for new and existing customers, Home Computer Help offers free telephone advice for any computer related queries. As wonderful as new technology is, it can be frustrating if it doesn’t do what you expect and having access to this advice is something that Home Computer Help’s customers really appreciate.

Will says he is most proud of the company’s customer focused approach to problem solving. “We listen to our customers’ needs and provide effective solutions in a friendly and efficient manner.

We also understand that not all of our customers are technically savvy and so ensure that we communicate jargon free”.

Having consistently received good customer feedback, Will decided to join a scheme called Check-a-Trade, which encourages customers to review any work carried out by tradesmen.

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feedback, which can be viewed at www.checkatrade.com/ homecomputerhelp Since advertising in Discover Magazines Home Computer Help have noticed an increase in local trade and welcome new customers so please don’t hesitate to call us for all of your computer related queries or even just a bit of advice!

Pictured is Will Bellows (Owner and On Site Technician).

The other members of the team are Glyn Brown (Onsite Technician) and Adam Crisell (Off Site Technician and Remote Specialist).

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LOCAL WHAT’S ON FAMILY ORIENTEERING SPECTACULAR 28 Sep, 10am Royal Victoria Country Park, Weston Shore Southampton Come and join in a day of fun, food and orienteering. £10 for a team ticket (4 members), £3 extra per team member. Maps and equipment included. Proceeds to Simon Says, Children Bereavement Service. jane@ simonsaysorg.uk or 0845 305 5688 OPERA COMIQUE GILBERT AND SULLIVAN FESTIVAL 30 Sep – 5 Oct, 7.30pm and 2pm matinee on Saturday 5 Oct The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane SO30 4EJ The first festival of a selection of the immortal works of Gilbert and Sullivan performed by leading amateur operatic societies.

Monday - The Mikado, Tuesday - The Gondoliers, Thursday - Patience, Friday - Trial by Jury and HMS Pinafore, Saturday 2pm The Grand Duke, 6pm Pre-concert talk by Roger and Rosemary Wild, 7.30pm Yeomen of the Guard. All tickets price £8 - 25% discount if a person is attending 2 or more performances.

Tickets on 01489 799499 or www. theberrytheatre.co.uk HEDGE END AND BOTLEY WALKS Thursdays, 9.30am (Hedge End), Wednesdays, 2pm (Botley) Hedge End: Meet at Drummond car park near the Hedge End amenity centre for a free walk with approximately 25 adults and 2 one hour walks of different grades, with refreshments at Hilliers Garden 26

Centre for tea/coffee afterwards.

Botley: Meet at Botley Community Centre for a free walk with approximately 15 adults for a 3 miles / hour walk with tea/coffee/biscuits in the Community Centre afterwards for a small donation of 30p.

OVER 60s LUNCH Fridays, from 4 Oct, 12pm – 1pm St Denys Church, Dundee Road SO17 2ND Lunch provided for anyone over 60 every Friday for a small cost.

Come and join our friendly group of people for a cooked meal and a chat. 02380671757 or helpprojects@ stdenys.com WOOFS, WELLIES AND WALKIES 5 Oct Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey SO31 5GA A dog walk raising money for Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity. Don’t worry if you don’t have a dog as you can join in anyway! 02380475345 or pam@ cmhcharity.org.uk CRAFT FAIR 5 Oct, 11am – 3pm The d.@rt centre, Wildern School, Wildern Lane SO30 4EJ Craft fair featuring hand made goods by local artists and craftspeople.

Stalls will include fused glass, jewellery, knitted gifts, papercraft, gift cards and much more.

Refreshments available. Free entry.

01489 779 471 or www.thedart.co.uk ALRESFORD ART & CRAFT SHOW 5 Oct, 10am – 4.30pm Alresford Community Centre, West Street SO24 9AG Crafts will include Cross stitch gifts and decoupage cards, wood craft, door harps, hand painted ceramics, beaded jewellery, stained and leaded glasswork, decorative metalwork, original watercolours and photography. Free entry. 01252 724968.

NCT NEARLY NEW SALE – EASTLEIGH 6 Oct, 11am – 12.3pm Crestwood College, Shakespeare Rd (off Woodside Avenue) SO50 4FZ Shop just like in a department

store and grab yourself a bargain.

Top quality maternity, baby and children’s clothes and equipment at bargain prices straight from their loving owners. More information about selling, buying, volunteering or advertising your business, see www.nct.org.uk/branches/ eastleigh-district/nearly-new-saleseastleigh. £1.50 entry (in aid of NCT charity) JUGGLING JAKE’S CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP 13 Oct, 10am – 12.30pm and 2.30pm – 4pm Fair Oak Village Hall, Shorts Road SO50 7EJ Fun for all the family from age 3 upwards – children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, with refreshments available.

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OLD ALRESFORD HOUSE OPEN DAY 13 + 15 Oct, 10am – 5pm Old Alresford House SO24 9DY C18 landscape garden (Grade ll listed) restored from original plans.

22-acre parkland with rare breeds surrounded by 13-acre gardens and perimeter woodland walk (30 mins) featuring ha-ha, immaculate lawns, shrubberies, wildlife pond, chalk stream with bog garden, boardwalk and medieval coach road. Views and vistas. Also, contemporary Mediterranean walled garden.

Admission £5, children free. www.oldalresfordhouse.com EARLYBIRDS PRESCHOOL OPEN MORNING 15 Oct, 9am - 12pm Newtown Soberton Infant School, Church Road, Newtown PO17 6LJ Come and visit this caring and rural preschool. Earlybirds is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am-3.30pm and 9am1pm on a Wednesday. It offers sessions to all children from the age of 2 years 6 months, until they start school, including up to 15 hours free childcare for 3-4yr olds under the Pathfinder scheme. Please see the website for more information www. earlybirds.ik.org

JIGSAW PUZZLE FESTIVAL 18 Oct – 2 Nov, 10am – 4pm every day Fridays, 6 – 8pm Bitterne United Reformed Church, Above Iceland SO18 5EF The first of its kind to be held in Southampton. Admission £1 adults (free return during the week) and accompanied children free. Refreshments available. wedgesunnyside@aol.com.

STAMP AND POSTAL HISTORY FAIR 19 Oct, 10am – 4pm Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane PO17 5AL More than 25 dealers and competition displays. Entrance by programme at the door, which includes prize raffle ticket. Free parking. Light refreshments available. ww.hpf.org.uk/hpfhpx.htm AUTUMN HALF TERM AT MARWELL 26 Oct – 3 Nov Marwell Wildlife, Colden Common SO21 1JH Freaky fun for all the family. Watch

AUTUMN CRAFT WORKSHOP 29 Oct, 10am – 2pm Swanwick Lakes Centre Sopwith Way SO31 7AY A variety of family craft activities.

Please bring outdoor clothing and wellies. Dawn or Jess on 01489 570240 or e-mail SwanwickLakes@ hwt.org.uk to book. Suggested donation £3 per child. www.hwt.org.uk

as the animals enjoy some tasty pumpkin enrichment treats, meet the mini beasts, take part in our spooky storytelling, ride on our hauntingly good Ghost Train (usual fee applies) and create your own Halloween pumpkin. 01962 777 407 or visit www.marwell.org.uk CHILDREN’S AUTUMN HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 28 Oct – 1 Nov, 10am – 3pm Fun days of creativity for children aged 4 - 12 years old. Run by trusted professional teachers and artists with a wealth of experience. £15 per day or £20 for cookery days. 01489 779 471 or www.thedart.co.uk.

HAPPY FAMILY HALLOWEEN 31 Oct, 1pm – 4pm St Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield SO51 0QA Not so spooky theatre fun. The very popular Forest Forge Theatre Company bring their own fun twist to make Halloween a little less spooky for U11s. With skits and stories in the Education Garden.

Children are encouraged to dress up and join in. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 01794 369318 or visit http://www3.hants. gov.uk/hilliergardens

COMEDY CLUBS 4 KIDS 29 Oct, 2pm The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane SO30 4EJ Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old! The best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best. Prices £6, or special family offer 4 tickets for £22 or 5 for £26. 01489 799499 or www.theberrytheatre.co.uk.

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