Discover Romsey Apr/May 2014

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April/May 2014

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DISTRIBUTION Discover Romsey is published every other month and delivered partly by Royal Mail and partly by our own distribution team. In the odd months (January, March etc) it is delivered into SO52, North Baddesley and SO51 central Romsey. On the even months (February, April etc) it is delivered to the rest of the SO51 postcode – particularly the more rural areas - by Royal Mail. This is a total distribution of 14,000 copies.

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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 has eased, although even writing this note is making me count the days till my next slice of cake.

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. Suffice to say I’ll be starting on page 6 of this month’s magazine and filling my time meeting the experts.

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The Green, Green Grass of Home Well, what a winter it has been for our gardens. And your lawn is probably showing the scars of every gale and deluge that has hit us over the last few months.

No matter how lovely it was in September, right now it probably looks more like coir matting than a green carpet!

What to do then to bring it back to life? Our featured advertiser this month, Greenkeeper Lawncare, have made a very successful business out of proving that using their professional (but very affordable) service is the best solution, with hundreds of happy, repeat customers year after year.

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Greenkeeper uses professional machines, clear up ‘arisings’ and dispose of them for you if necessary.

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Cost Yes there’s a fee to pay to a professional, but you’d still need to pay for equipment and fertilisers if you were doing it yourself. And when you take into account the hidden cost of using your time it’s really great value ‘outsourcing’ this service.

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A water-feature adds magic to any garden. The sound of tinkling water and the movement of light on its surface can be just the finishing touch you need either for a patio or for a much larger garden. There’s a plentiful choice of water-features of all shapes, styles, and sizes; but before you commit yourself, what are the main points to bear in mind?

First, position. For moving water, your feature will use an electric pump, so there has to be a power-point nearby – something often overlooked. Do you want an eye-catching centrepiece for a formal garden, or just the music of running water as the soundtrack to your alfresco Sunday lunch? In either case, you need to consider carefully the appropriate position.

Water-features can turn bright green in summer due to the build-up of algae.

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trees, too, as falling leaves will clog everything up.

For smaller spaces you’re best off with a self-contained feature.

There are lots of lovely ones available such as terracotta or glazed pot stacks with the water continuously pumped from one container to another, so you’ll only need to top it up in the hottest weather.

Spouts and fountains are great fun. A spitting fish, frog, or gargoyle adds a touch of art – or humour – while oxygenating a pool, reducing algae and keeping the pond-life happy. If you want moving water but perhaps have toddlers, a millstone with a low, centrally-positioned jet is both beautiful and safe.

Plants are integral to any pond.

Surface-floating plants such as waterlilies not only look gorgeous but their leaves also shade the water – again, reducing algae.

Waterlilies need still water, so 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.

Plants around the edges of a pools and ponds are called marginals and do best in shallower water or boggy ground.

Use plenty: they look gorgeous, they hide the liner and they’re a haven for wildlife. Marginals

to consider include yellowflowered marsh marigold (caltha palustris); white-flowered bog arum (calla palustris); miniature reed-mace (typha minima); pale blue water forget-me-not (myosotis scorpioides); and purple-bloomed water and bog iris (eg iris laevigata). You’ll need about two plants per metre. For a more formal look choose shapely rushes or ferns.

Water-features attract wildlife, and in summer you might be visited by dragonflies or mayflies.

Birds may also come to drink and bathe. And even a small pond needs a safe exit-route in case hedgehogs pop by for a drink and tumbles in. A shallow beach of pebbles should do the trick.

If your feature has a sizeable surface, net it in the autumn to catch falling leaves. Garden netting stretched taut is ideal.

Remove it as necessary to tip off the leaves. Left in the water they’ll both clog the pumps and produce methane, which is toxic.

In winter, don’t let the waterfeature freeze up. If extreme cold is forecast smaller features are best emptied, and the pump cleaned and stored in the shed.

Fish need an ice-free area on the surface or they’ll be killed by methane building up under the ice. Floating a football on the surface helps.

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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”.

Spots of rain splashed onto the pavement. She’d spent ages straightening her hair and now she was going to arrive at the party looking like an otter.

With horror, she remembered what she had forgotten.

She had borrowed Mum’s straighteners without asking and left them lying on her bedroom carpet; even 26

by Jackie Brewster worse, they were still switched on.

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

Mum was going to be furious. Her life wouldn’t be worth living. There had to be a way out of this.

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.

As expected, after a few rings, Bethany picked up.

“Is Mum there?”. Cassie whispered.

“No”. Bethany said.

“Can you do me a favour?”.

Cassie asked.

“Okay”. Her four year old voice sounded even younger on the phone.

“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.

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“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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Blue Peter proved that pretty much anything is possible with empty yoghurt pots, loo roll holders, coat hangers, sticky backed plastic, and a little creativity.

If children’s TV finishes by 6pm it’s easier to do your homework, go out and play, or read a book.

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LOCAL WHAT’S ON TALK OF THE BEAULIEU BIRDMEN 7 May, 7pm - 9pm Verderers Court, adjacent to the Queens House, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NH Enter the world of early aviation during this fascinating talk. Starting with very early days of balloons in the Forest, then moving through to the founding of the 1910 flying school, discover the key characters that took to the air during these revolutionary times and took part in the first Bournemouth Air festival. All accompanied by lots of photos!! More information call Forestry Commission on 023 8028 3141. £8 per person. Min age 10 years.

Advance booking essential.

MOTTISFONT COUNTRY FAIR 17 May, 10am - 5pm Mottisfont National Trust, Mottisfont, Nr Romsey SO51 0LP Discover traditional skills and countryside pursuits. This year the Wessex Guild of Craftsman are joining local crafts people and our own countryside staff and volunteers displaying skills from besom broom making to wood turning and charcoal burning. The Big Tree Climbing Company will be here enabling you to climb one of our old trees. Try some delicious local products such as cheese, jam, fudge and locally brewed beer. Normal admission charges apply. No additional cost for the event.

National Trust members are free. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont.

NORTH BADDESLEY VILLAGE DAY 17 May, 11am - 4pm North Baddesley Recreation Ground, Sandy Lane, SO52 9EE On the recreation ground in North Baddesley. Arena events including, falconry and dancing, petting farm, community groups, inflatables, live music including a visit from The Romsey Old Cadets, crafts and trade stands, refreshments - a great day out for all the family. Free entry, free limited parking. Bookings being taken for trade/charity stands. 07944 736119 34

BILL TARGETT STEAM RALLY 17 and 18 May, 10am to 5pm Highbridge Farm, Highbridge Road, Allbrook, SO50 6HN Traction Engines, Tractors, Fire Engines, Classic Cars, Military Vehicles, Motorbikes, Trade Stalls, Arena Events and much more. In aid of Wessex Cancer Trust. Adults £5 Children £3 Family Ticket (2 Adults 3 Children) £15 DANCING WITH CHOIRS 18 May, 6:30pm Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Following on from the success of last year, Wessex Heartbeat is staging a second spectacular show at the Mayflower Theatre. A show with a difference, Dancing with Choirs features the best of local choirs and dance groups in an exciting and colourful blend of music and dance, with something for everyone.

Tickets: £21.50 and £16.50, young persons under 16 - £10.00. Available on 023 8071 1811 or online at www. mayflower.org.uk/bookingonline.asp.

OPEN GARDENS FOR NGS (Various) 25 & 26 May, 11am to 5:30pm Romsey The majestic C12 Norman Abbey is the backdrop to 4 Mill Lane, a garden described by Joe Swift as ‘the best solution for a long thin garden with a view’. King John’s Garden, with its fascinating listed C13 house, has all period plants that were available before 1700. It also has an awardwinning Victorian garden with a courtyard where tea is served (no dogs please). The Lake House has 4.5 acres and a large meadow, lake to walk round and a pastoral view. It is a very tranquil place, yet is only 5 mins from the centre of Romsey. Spot the kingfishers if you’re lucky! Combined adm £6, Children free. Open for charity.

OPEN HOUSE FOR NGS 25 May & 26 May The Lake House, SO51 8EQ 4.5 acres, part garden, part meadow, part lake. Wonderful pastoral views from all aspects. Tranquillity just 5 mins from Romsey town centre. Many birds, spot the kingfishers if you’re lucky! Open for charity.

A WALK WITH FOUR LEGGED ARCHITECTS 28 May, 10am - 2:30pm Beaulieu Road car park, SO42 7YQ A moderate 7 mile walk through the diverse landscape of the forest, discussing the four legged architects within the forest - the New Forest pony and how the landscape has been shaped over the centuries. For information contact the Forestry Commission on 023 8028 3141. £5.50 per person. Min age 10 years.

Advance booking is essential as spaces are limited.

OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS - MILL LANE 25 & 26 May 4 Mill Lane, Romsey, SO51 8EU Small, long, floriferous town garden.

S-facing. Backdrop Romsey Abbey; original sculpture and attractive hard landscaping. Comment by Joe Swift: ‘Best solution for a long thin garden with a view - brilliant planting’. 01794 513926. Visitors also welcome by appointment Mar to Oct with coaches by prior arrangement. Open for charity.

WILD WEDNESDAYS 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 28 May The New Forest Reptile Centre, SO43 7GR We go wild on Wednesdays at the Reptile Centre. Fun activities for the whole family. There is no need to book for this event. For more information please contact the Forestry Commission on 023 8028 3141. There is no charge for this event. You can turn up anytime between 10.30am and 4pm.

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Every aspect of Dunwood Court has been carefully planned and considered to make retirement living completely worry free.

The three remaining apartments with prices starting from under £300,000 are individually designed with generously proportioned rooms, extra wide hallways and spacious bathrooms bedrooms and wet-rooms.

Based just 5 minutes by car (or our own transport) from the centre of Romsey the development also boasts a residents lounge, kitchenette, two guest suites, physiotherapy and hairdressing facilities.

It is specifically designed for people over 65 who want to enjoy independent retirement living in their own luxury home, but, remain secure in the knowledge that care and support are immediately available on-site, if and when they may need it.

Plus our unique house swap offer gives you full market value for your existing property (and there are no caveats or clever smallprint) or cash buyers can get up to £39,900 discount.

While our free move service and 2 week window to move your belongings from your old property to your new one, all help take the stress out of moving.

So why not see for yourself what Dunwood Court has to offer, just call us on 01794 517064 to book an appointment. We’ll be delighted to see you.

Dunwood Court, Sherfield English, Nr RomseyHants SO51 6FD. www.dunwoodcourt.com