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By Kate McLelland As children we are all happy to draw and paint but as we grow older we often lose confidence in our abilities. School is not the easiest environment in which to develop creative talent, so it’s not surprising that many of us abandon Art as a subject in our mid-teens. It’s encouraging to learn, however, that art gallery visitor numbers have massively increased in recent years and this seems to have inspired more people to revisit their artistic skills as adults.

Once you have decided to have a go at painting, the first step is to choose the type of paint and brushes you will use. Do you want to create delicate watercolours or big, bold canvases? Do you admire artists who paint with photographic attention to detail or do you prefer abstract art, where the paint can be randomly poured, splashed or dripped onto canvas to create bold shapes and patterns?

We’ve all used watercolour paints when young, so many people find it natural to return to that medium

as adults. Watercolours may be versatile and easy to apply, but don’t expect instant results: you’ll need to spend time learning and practising the necessary techniques, otherwise your paintings may bear an unfortunate resemblance to the artwork you created back in Class 9C! Acrylic paints are similar to oil paints but easier to use: your work will dry faster and you won’t need to use solvents to clean your brushes. Acrylics can be mixed with water, so you can either paint with intense colour or dilute the pigment to produce transparent washes. This medium also dries to a robust finish: acrylic paintings can be safely rolled up without the risk of cracking.

Oil paints allow you to create wonderfully expressive images, but using oils can be a challenge for a beginner as you will need to dilute the paint with thinners (white spirit or turpentine) as well as adding a medium, such as linseed or poppy oil, to bind the pigments in the paint and help with the drying process.

An oil painting should be built up layer-by-layer, but you must allow time for the layers to dry: it can sometimes take up to five days for this process and during that period you will be unable to work on the

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Make sure you have a variety of brushes available: round brushes are excellent for control and accuracy while flat brushes are great for edging and filling in areas.

There are some useful online tutorials to help you develop your skills using water paints, acrylics and oils: www.wikihow.com has great step-by-step illustrated guides to get you started. Alternatively you could get face-to-face tuition at an adult education institute (your local library will carry a list of courses). Alternatively you can search for painting holidays at www.artcourses.co.uk.

When you first start to paint the important thing is not to set unrealistic goals for yourself.

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Mothering Sunday Special Mothering Sunday moments with the National Trust

These days, we often celebrate Mothering Sunday with shop bought gifts of chocolates and flowers, but traditionally, children gave their mothers fresh posies, gathered from the hedgerows as they walked the long journey home from their working environments.

This year, recapture a little of this floral tradition and give mothers a day out at a beautiful National Trust garden in Hampshire. Enjoy spring colour and scent, delicious lunch- and tea-time treats, craft fairs, art exhibitions and outdoor trails.

If you fancy something a little different, visit one of the oldest working mills in the region for some great Mothering Sunday baking tips!

Here are our top Mothering Sunday spots in Hampshire: THe Vyne Sherborne St John, near Basingstoke, 01256 883858 Marvellous Mothering Sunday Craft Fair Back by popular demand, The Vyne’s bijou craft fair treats mums to a lovely day of delectable gifts, from jewellery to skincare.

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with craft-making activities and create something really specials for mums. Don’t forget to visit the 16th-century Brewhouse restaurant for edible treats, including cream teas and freshly baked cakes.

Hobbit-like tunnels of the Hidden Realm play area, or set out on a geocaching adventure to find hidden treasure.

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March is the perfect time to visit this tranquil Tudor country estate, which is awash with spectacular daffodils. Follow one of several trails through the woods, as they reveal canopies of fresh green foliage and delicate woodland wildflowers.

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Themed baking demonstrations and tastings Bring the whole family along to this atmospheric medieval mill and find out how to make delicious Mothering Sunday-themed baked treats. The baking team at the Mill are using their own freshly milled stone-ground flour, combined with local produce to make pretty biscuits and buns. Taste the results after the demonstrations and collect free recipe cards so that you can treat mum when you get home!

The Thrill of the Mill Whilst you’re at the mill watch the millers in action as they operate the machinery to make flour, then go downstairs to experience the Thrill of the Mill the power of the river Test as it roars through the mill, turning the huge wheel. You can also catch up on the latest CCTV footage of the mill’s resident otters.

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Mottisfont near Romsey, 01794 340757 Glorious spring colour and dream-like photography This romantic house and gallery is set in beautiful riverside gardens, where you can see ancient trees, bubbling brooks and rolling lawns.

Take in drifts of daffodils and other springtime bulbs, or pop into Mottisfont’s celebrated art gallery to experience Lightworks – a breathtaking collection of contemporary artwork by international photographers, whose explosive, eery and dream-like images focus on the effects of light.

fun for kids The gardens and wider estate are great locations for young explorers hoping to take up more ’50 things to do before you’re 11¼’ challenges. Race Pooh Sticks from the bridges, roll down the hill in front of the house, or look for animal tracks in the woods, as you follow a self-guided trail.

Hinton AMpneR near Bramdean, 01962 771305 Glorious spring colour A quintessentially English country house set in undulating gardens with views over the South Downs, Hinton Ampner comes into its own in spring, with cheery colour from hundreds of daffodils. The gardens, with terraced lawns and quirky topiary, are dotted with the deliciously scented pink and white heads of Vibernum, whilst

the pretty Kitchen Garden is full of forget-me-nots, perfumed narcissi and tulip blooms. Its fresh produce is used in Hinton’s little tea room; try savoury scones, comforting onepot lunches, and delectable cakes. fun for kids Discover secret places you’ve never seen before on one of Hinton’s free family trails. Pick one up from Reception or download a copy before you leave home – www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hintonampner. Hinton’s woods and parkland are the perfect place to tick den-building and kite flying off our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¼’ list!

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Spring being just around the corner reminded me of the time last year me and Sarah decided to visit a wedding show to give us some inspiration for our impending Big Day. Who knew that love and happiness was such a serious business?

After filling out our registration form with the usual false name and address, we were allowed inside a vast exhibition hall full of stands dedicated to all things fluffy and amazing.

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I whispered to Sarah -

The first stall was selling imitation red Post Boxes. Here was my first conundrum.

“Of course she knows it’s a wedding show.”

“Sarah, what are they for?”

“Then what is she doing here with that owl?”

“Our guests post their cards inside them so they don’t get lost.”

“Well what do you think she’s doing?”

“Well that’s no good for us is it?”

“Why?” “We get married at five o’clock and last post on a Saturday is 12.45.”

“Tom, if you are going to mess about all day we might as well go home now.”

Chastened, we proceeded down the next aisle. Walking past photographers and old men in peaked caps waving pictures of Rolls Royces, I stumbled upon the strangest stall I had ever seen. A woman was sitting behind a counter which contained nothing more than a few photographs. Then I saw it. Behind her, sat on its perch was a real life tawny owl. Yellow and black saucer eyes, a beak designed for eviscerating rodents and claws that could probably

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“Do you think she’s got her events mixed up? Do you think she knows this is a wedding show?”

Why someone would need an owl to get married I couldn’t begin to fathom. I decided to make some enquiries myself. The lady smiled as I leaned forward and asked, “You haven’t by any chance got a pea green boat and a pussy cat hidden under there have you?”

Another sharp dig from Sarah.

Through a fixed smiled she explained to me that the owl’s job was to deliver the rings at the ceremony – fly across the venue to the handler who would present them to the best man.

“Yes but then who signs for them? Surely the owl can’t – “ I was then dragged away to a tax-dodging generic coffee emporium, where Sarah had to have a little word.

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I presented my eyebrows to the nice lady. She glanced from one fuzzy outcrop to the other, emitting a worrying tut-tut with each inspection.

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She then rolled out a set of miniature tools that were either for repairing the disaster above my eyes, or she had stolen a Lilliputian’s car repair kit.

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This confused me further. “Madam, I anticipate my wedding day being emotional. However, I don’t think I’ll be reciting my vows whilst standing on my head.

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I turned to Sarah who, noting that I appeared to be wearing a slightly more alarmed expression than usual, declared that maybe arranging our wedding was something best left to the experts, which as it transpired, didn’t include me. “Look Tom,” she sighed, “On the day, just turn up and leave the rest to your bride, OK?” I think life goes smoother if we all just play to our strengths, don’t you?

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North Baddesley Village Hall 7.00pm Welcomes new members info@ wessexandjerseyflowers.co.uk Wellow Flower Arrangement Society Meetings held fourth Monday in the month at Plaitford Village Hall at 7.30 pm New members welcome.

Tel: Sonia on 01794 322205 or Liz on 01794 322263.

Flower Arrangement Classes Woodley Village Hall, School Rd, Romsey.

Mondays 1.30 - 3.30pm 1st & 3rd Monday - Beginners and intermediates (separate tables).

Everybody Welcome Contact: Denise 02380 741299 or Sandy 01794 511335 for details.

Braishfield Flower Arrangement Meet on the fourth Thursday of the month at Braishfield Village Hall 7.30pm. New members welcome.

Tel: 01794 368259 / 02380 731162 Foresters Flower Club 1st Thur of the month (excluding Jan) at 7:30pm. Copythorne Parish Hall, Pollards Moor Rd. A floral art group for all ages with a programme of workshops, demonstrations, outings and social events. Club Secretary: 023 8081 2883 FRANCO BRITISH SOCIETY Third Monday Evening of each month 7.15pm. Highfield Church Hall, Southampton SO17 1RL. Exploring the diverse cultures within France, its people and its heritage. English is spoken through. Links with Nice, reciprocal visits yearly. Contact Diane Sparkes, 02380 463334, dianesp90@ hotmail.com 38

Romsey Sub-aqua Club Club night is Tuesday evening at Stanbridge Earls School 7.30 - 9 pm.

We offer try-dives and training and welcome new members. (Note: for security reasons at the School please contact us before coming along.) Email: info@romseysac.com Website www. romseysac.com

Romsey W.I. The Crosfield Hall Annexe, Broadwater Road, Romsey, SO51 8GL Every fourth Wednesday in the month commencing 7.30pm. Visitors will be warmly welcomed. We have sections for Crafts, Darts, Walking, Scrabble and outings. We also have trips to the theatre. alan.coltsrd@o2.co.uk

Romsey Modellers Ampfield Village Hall, 3rd Wed in the month. 8pm – 10pm We are a plastic modelling club catering for all modelling genres and skill levels from beginners to well seasoned gurus.

For more information please see www.romseymodellers.co.uk

Transition Town Romsey We are a local not-for profit group run by volunteers, aiming to take action locally to make Romsey more sustainable and a better place to live. We are particularly concerned with the challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change and encourage people to get involved in our various groups. Website: www. transitiontownromsey.org.uk

Art Classes Ampfield Golf Clubhouse, Monday mornings. Wendy’s Art classes work on promoting new thinking skills in relation to art and creativity. 01794 523067 for more info.

South Hants Historical Aviation The Conservative Club Romsey First Wed in the month 7.30pm. Welcomes new members. For more information visit www.shhas.co.uk.

INSYNC Thursdays from 8:30pm. Chandlers Ford Central Club, 2 Winchester Rd, C/Ford.

If you are single, divorced or widowed, see what InSync can offer. We are a social group run by the members for recommended age 45+. Walks, Cycling, Party Nights, Dancing, Bridge and much more.insyncclub@gmail.com, Barbara 02380 254446, Tony: 02380 253497, Ursula: 02380 602426.

VIEWFINDERS OF ROMSEY CAMERA CLUB Every Tuesday throughout the year (except August) at Jubilee Hall, New Road, Timsbury, 7.30pm. We have a varied programme of competitions, talks and practical evenings for those with an interest in photography, and we welcome those just starting out in photography as well as more advanced workers. For more information, please see www.viewfinderscameraclub.org.uk, telephone our secretary Terry Jamieson on 02380 732847 or email terence@ jamieson10.plus.com

Romsey Job Club Trying to find a job? If you live around Romsey, why not drop in to our Job Club on a Wednesday morning between 9.30 and 12.30? We can’t offer you a job, but we can offer you help in finding one. You can browse for jobs on our computers , prepare your cv If you need to brush up your IT skills, we can help you with that as well. All in an informal setting, with a cup of tea or coffee. We’re at Company House, Romsey School, Greatbridge, SO51 8ZB. Ring 01794 522106 for more information

Ampfield Bridge Club Meet Tuesday 7pm to 10pm, Ampfield Village Hall. This is a very popular club, with experienced players and beginners welcome. Chris Balchin at 01794 368427 or just come along.

WOODLEY & CRAMPMOOR FRIENDSHIP Woodley Village Hall, School Roadd, Romsey 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 2pm 18th February – Gordon Lewis – Theme Parks & Chocolate 4th March – Steve Williams – Travels With My Camera 18th March – John Pitman – Radio Times “Broadcasting Memories” 1st April - Bingo Kate Banks (01794 524224), Programme Secretary

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SOCIAL CLUB Age Concern Romsey & District, in partnership with Brendoncare, run The Twenty Twelve Club. Tuesdays from 1.30 - 3.30pm at The Age Concern Hall, 24 Linden Road, Romsey SO51 8DB. Offering different weekly activity (indoor kurling, quizzes, board games and speakers), afternoon tea and time to socialise. For information about joining or volunteering call Sarah at Age Concern 01794 518817 or Catherine at Brendoncare on 01962 857099.

ROMSEY PROBUS CLUB 3rd Wednesday of each month, 11:30 for 12noon. Royal British Legion, Romsey.

Membership open to all professional and businessmen who are fully or partly retired. We promote and encourage friendship at regular short meetings followed by a buffet lunch and invited speaker. Contact Secretary 02380 262636 or President 01794 884556.

Romsey Amnesty International We are a friendly group of all ages interested in standing up for human rights. We meet monthly for letter writing, guest speakers and workshops and visitors are always welcome. Third monday of the month (not Aug). Please email romseyamnesty@gmail.com.

Romsey Good Neighbours We are volunteers who take elderly, inform or disabled people to attend hospital, doctor or other medical appointments. If you need our service or could volunteer call Barbara Harper, Secretary of Romsey Good Neighbours (01794 522803).

MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA Romsey Line Dancers No partners needed! Just make some more friends.

Romsey area Mondays 9.30-10.30 a.m. and 10.3011.30 a.m. Romsey Comrades Club Mondays 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.

Woodley Village Hall Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. Woodley Village Hall Thursdays 10-11.00 a.m. and 11-12.00 a.m. Romsey Comrades Club North Baddesley Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.

North Baddesley Village Hall Chandler’s Ford Mondays 1-2 & 2-3 p.m. Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Road, Chandlers Ford Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Road, Chandlers Ford Book your place for a stomping good time! 01794 368233 Rowan Scottish Country Dancers meet Mondays in term time from 7.45 - 10pm at St. Francis Hall, Nightingale Avenue, Eastleigh. All abilities welcome.

Contact our secretary - Tom on 07929 252086 NOMADS music & drama group NOMADS meet every Friday 8pm, Woodley Village Hall, School Road, Romsey. We have been part of the local community for 35 years and new members are welcomed. Come along or phone Rachel: 023 8049 8955 or Clare: 01794 523578 - for more information.

Amateur Drama Group Every Tuesday Ritchie Memorial Hall, C/Ford. New members are always welcome, for both onstage and backstage roles. 0845 644 0496 or www.chameleontheatre.co.uk

Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society Winchester Road, Romsey Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (RAODS) owns and operates the Plaza Theatre in the heart of Romsey.

In this gorgeous little theatre (formerly an Art Deco cinema) RAODS offer a different show every month to cater to all. RAODS is an active and very sociable society with over 300 members and always welcomes newcomers. If you would like to be on stage, to help with one of the many backstage or Front of House roles, or if you are interested in helping us maintain this lovely theatre, please get in touch. info@plazatheatre. com or call the Romsey Tourist Information Centre on 01794 512987 LADIES CHOIR Ford WI Choir meets on Wednesday evenings during term time from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. at Chandler’s Ford Community Association Centre in Hursley Road next to St Boniface Church.

We would welcome new members. An ability to read music is not necessary and no auditions are required. We sing for fun and friendship. Come along to a meeting or contact secretary on 023 8025 3870 ROMSEY MALE VOICE CHOIR Romsey Male Voice Choir’s team of 60 members share a passion for singing and fun. Come along to a rehearsal to hear what we do, all visitors welcome.

The choir holds weekly rehearsals on Monday evenings in Romsey. 02380 663263, www.romseymvc.co.uk

HEALTH & EXERCISE Romsey Breeze Bike Rides Regular, fun and free! Romsey-based bike-rides for women: introductory (5mile) or steady (12mile) rides. www. breezebikesrides.com, search Romsey under Find-a-ride or find us on Facebook. Or call Viv on 01794 368207.

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ROMSEY OPEN SIGHT Meets every Wednesday afternoon Romsey School SO51 8ZB A social club for people with sight difficulties. Offering tea, games, gossip, entertainment and support.

New members and volunteers always welcome. 01794 884806 Walking 6 days a week - Various meeting places. C.Ford, N Badd, Romsey & other Test Valley Locations Walks are approximately an hour long and a gentler pace is always offered.

All walks are accompanied by a trained Health Walk Leader. All ages welcome. Laura Blake 01264 368831

ROMSEY ARTHRITIS HYDROTHERAPY Help soothe Arthritic joints, helping to relieve pain in the Hydrotherapy Pool. Join us as a member for £5 per year. Weekly sessions are subsidised.

Transport is not available, but sessions are held locally. For further information contact Mrs Linda Hill 01794 323838 Meditation as a way of prayer Every Friday 11am to 12pm starting 4 May 2012. An opportunity to explore & experience the stillness & silence of contemplative prayer. Wisdom Centre, Romsey, Hants SO51 8EL. 01794 830206. reception@wisdomhouseromsey.co.uk. www.christian-meditation.org.uk ROMSEY HEARING CONCERN 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month 2-4pm Appletree Centre, Romsey Visitors and new members are very welcome to visit this friendly club, whose aim is to minimise the restrictions of deafness. You do not have to be deaf to visit or join us, you just need an empathetic approach to people with a hearing loss. We are always looking for help, so if you are interested please contact Anne Gale on 02380735858, alternatively email hearingconcernromsey@gmail.com.

WESSEX CANCER TRUST Free, practical and emotional support is offered to those dealing with the impact of a cancer diagnosis at Wessex Cancer Trust’s Jane Scarth House, a walk-in support centre based in Romsey.

Professional counselling, meditation, Mindfulness, befriending, aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage and Reiki are all available to anyone living with cancer whether it is the person who is ill, their family or close friend. There is also a comprehensive range of information leaflets and a small library. The Centre is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4.30pm and you will always receive a warm welcome from one of the fully trained, volunteer befrienders so please feel free to drop in. 39 The Hundred, Romsey SO51 8GE, 01794 830374

CHILDREN Romsey Sea Cadets Romsey Sports Field, Southampton Road, Romsey SO51 8AT Tuesdays for 12 – 18 year olds or Thursdays for 10 – 18 year olds Activities and competitions in every area include sailing, rowing, canoeing, swimming, 5-a-side football, shooting & camp craft. 01794 514387 romseyseacadets@gmail.com 1st Romsey Girls’ Brigade Tuesdays Romsey Baptist Church Games, crafts, bible stories, life skills, uniform, badgework. For girls from 5 to 14+ years. GB@romsey-baptist.org.uk.

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Normal admission fee plus £1 per trail. 01794 340757 SNOWDROP DRAMA – SEASONAL FLORAL DISPLAY 14-22 Feb, all day Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield SO51 0QA This incredible exhibition is scheduled to include around 40 different species and cultivars of snowdrops including several of the Gardens’ rare varieties. The collection will be displayed in the beautiful Jermyn’s House with each plant potted and displayed individually.

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RAMBLERS – PICKET PLAIN, NEW FOREST 18 Feb, 9:45am Start at Picket Plain Car Park BH24 3HN 9 mile walk of open heath and mixed forest, Rockford Common and Pinnick Wood. Picnic or pub lunch at Red Shoot Inn. 02380 731279 Grid Ref: SU192057 A BEDFUL OF FOREIGNERS 23-28 Feb, 7:30pm The Plaza, Romsey Two British couples find themselves staying in a small hotel on the borders of France and Germany. They wind up in morally compromising positions due to the fact they have accidentally been assigned to the same hotel room. A wonderful play - full of flagrant innuendoes and witty puns typical of British humour. £12. 01794 512987 HILLIER GARDENS: COBWEB SPIN 1 Mar, 10am to 2pm Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Classic and Sports Cars from across the south, dust off the winter cobwebs and head for the Gardens for one day only. Joining forces with Winchesters MG Owners Club for the third year running to bring you the delights of some great British classics from across the south coast. MGAs, MGBs and Midgets. There will be other Golden Oldies including makes such as Triumph, Morris and Austin. Leaving parade from approximately 2pm.

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THE HISTORY BOYS 2-7 March 7:30pm (Sat Matinee 2:30pm / Wed Matinee 1:30pm) Theatre Royal Winchester Alan Bennett’s comic masterpiece is the story of a group of bright, funny and unruly sixth-formers in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university. An hilariously funny and exceptionally moving play about the true purpose of education. £22.50, Concessions £20. 01962 840440 WHISKY TASTING SUPPER 5 March, from 7:30pm The White Horse Hotel & Brasserie, Romsey SO53 2JE Indulge in a three course supper in

the Palmerston Lounge with the fire alight and sample some of Gordon & Macphails oldest Whisky’s. £45.00.

01794512431 ANATHEMA 6 Mar, 6:45pm Winchester Cathedral SO23 9LS ‘Resonance - A celebration of the entire history of Anathema Music’.

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01794 512987 CROSS COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKING Children (8-14 year olds) 7, 14, 21, 28 March 10am to 12pm Adults 7, 14, 21 and 28 March, 10am to 11:30am Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, Nr. Ringwood BH24 2ET Children’s biking (8-14 years) £6 each. Adults biking £4.50.

Bike hire if needed £2.50. Explore the tracks and trails through the Park and Forest whilst learning new skills and improving techniques and confidence.

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Plants. 75 plus varieties of seed potatoes for sale by the single tuber, Heritage & Heirloom seeds, onion sets, shallots, rhubarb crowns, fruit trees and bushes, everything for the kitchen garden. 01749860039 STYLISH EVENTS WEDDING FAYRE 8 Mar, 10:30am to 3pm The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH Over 45 exhibitors covering all aspects for your special day and fashion shows throughout the event featuring London Models displaying the latest in Bridal trends and Menswear. £2 entry.

01903 366163 SPACE LECTURES 11 Mar, 4:30pm and 6:30pm Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium SO21 1HZ Talks for adults, followed by short planetarium shows. Asteroids Small and Large: when’s the next one coming?

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01794 369317/318 (B) THE PER PIACERE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 14 Mar, 7:30pm Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton College SO40 8FT Tickets: £9.00 / £7.00 concessions The Per Piacere Chamber Orchestra is based in Southampton and has a core repertoire drawn from the 18th and early 19th centuries, the Classical period, with occasional visits to the later Romantic and Modern periods. £9, Concessions £7. 02380 667683

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH & PIANIST 15 Mar, from 12noon The White Horse Hotel & Brasserie, Romsey SO53 2JE Treat your Mum this Mother’s Day to a lunch in the Brasserie and enjoy the notes of a beautiful pianist. £30.00 per person.

01794512431 TAKE MUM TO THE FARM ON MOTHER’S DAY! 15 Mar, 10:30am to 4:30pm Longdown Activity Farm, Ashurst SO40 7EH Free of charge entry for all the lovely mums on their special day.

Have a great day down on the farm – and treat your Mum at the same time. (Please note: free of charge child vouchers cannot be accepted from the same family group if mum has free of charge entry) 02380 292837 TALK – MAYFLY’S VIEW 17 Mar, 2:30pm Town Hall Romsey Organised by the Romsey & District Society, talk by Martin De Retuerto - ‘ Journey down a chalk river - a mayfly’s view of the Test and Itchen.

ART HISTORY COURSE – PICTURING PEOPLE 18 Mar, 2-3:30pm Mottisfont, Romsey SO51 0LP Join the gallery curator for a lively and informative exploration of the works in the exhibition ‘Art in Focus: People’. £10 per person.

01794 340757. (B) BRITISH WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 21 Mar – 4 May, All day event Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, Nr. Ringwood BH24 2ET Stunning wildlife photography from some of the best photographers in the UK. Free event for all ages but parking charges apply. 01425 470721 STREAM CLEAN 28 Mar, 9:15am Meet at Newton Lane Car Park Organised by the Romsey & District Society, a stream Clean around Romsey with coffee afterwards at La Parisienne.

LONGDOWN EASTER EGG TRAILS 3, 4, 5 & 6 Apr Longdown Activity Farm, Ashurst SO40 7EH What better place to celebrate Easter than at the Farm surrounded by chicks, lambs and bunnies? Join in with the fabulous Longdown Easter trail, which is suitable for the whole family. Search for the clutches of eggs in their special nests, which are hidden around the Farm. Children will receive a little yummy chocolate treat at the end of the trail. Also, for older children and adults, keep a look out for the very special golden eggs: ten will be hidden around the Farm at the beginning of each day. They are VERY hard to find, so an ‘eggs-tra’ special chocolatey gift will be given to those who are fortunate enough to find one! Easter Sunday ONLY (5th April 2015): Every child that arrives at the Farm in their own Easter bonnet will be allowed entry at a concessionary rate of £5.00 each.

(Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.) 02380 292837 CADBURY EASTER EGG TRAIL 3-19 Apr, 10am – 5pm Mottisfont, Romsey SO51 0LP Become an Eggsplorer this Easter holiday with a great family trail to win a chocolate prize!

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01794 340757 GREEN ROOM DOUBLE BILL AT THE PLAZA THEATRE 13-18 April, 7:30pm The Plaza Theatre, Romsey SO51 8JA ‘Fairytaleheart’ by Philip Ridley.

Youth drama. Set in a disused community centre in the East End of London where Gideon is building a fairy-tale set to transform the grotty centre into a theatre. And ‘Two Women and a Chair’ by Michael Olsen. A 30-minute comedy- Two actors, Jessie and Martine, arrive at an audition to discover only a bare room with a mysterious black chair. £9. 01794 512987 43

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