Discover Romsey September 2013

Romsey Edition inc North Baddesley & Romsey Villages

September 2013

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CONTENTS

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Finance

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Romsey Hares & Tortoises

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Cycling’s a Breeze

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Rhinos & Ringtails

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Life List

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Discover Dispatches

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Finance Save Money Now Winter might seem like some time away but you can save money by preparing for it now.

Some services and products have lower prices while the weather is warmer and there are still offers on insulation and boilers so start work now before winter arrives and the prices go up.

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If you want to stick to one of the major suppliers you may be eligible for discounted bills through the government’s ECO (Energy Company Obligation) scheme.

The ECO scheme offers heating and insulation improvements for low-income and means tested households. You’re eligible for the scheme if you receive certain benefits; see www.gov.uk/energycompany-obligation for the full list. You can apply through the Energy Saving Trust on 0300 123 1234.

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Boilers If your boiler is coming to the end of its life, now is a good time to have it replaced. Most boilers over 15 years old can be repaired to keep them working, but they will be less efficient than modern ones. Even factoring in the cost

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Also, you could receive up to £270 cashback for updating your boiler through the new government energy improvement scheme, The Green Deal Cashback Scheme.

The scheme will give you money back if you make energy efficiency improvements in your home such as installing a new boiler, having loft or cavity wall insulation done, improving heating, draught proofing, double glazing and installing renewable energy such as solar panels.

The Green Deal is available to households in England and Wales and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. You can apply even if you are renting privately or in social housing providing the landlord can pay for installations costs.

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Insulation Now is a great time to get upto-date insulation as it’s a quiet period for installers. Insulation materials are also much cheaper to buy in the summer and early autumn when the demand is low, so it’s worth checking out B&Q or Homebase. Efficient insulation can cut the cost of heating and cooling by 40%, while loft insulations save an average 20% on your energy bills annually.

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Draught-proofing Draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most efficient ways to save energy in your home. The Energy Saving Trust claims you can save £55 a year.

You could save more money by taking the DIY route; materials should set you back around £100 while a professional might cost double this. Some older properties with single glazing will be more difficult to draughtproof however and if you are not comfortable with your DIY skills, hiring a professional could save you money in the long run. Check with your home insurance policy before carrying out work yourself to ensure that you are covered for any mishaps.

Plumbers Summer and early autumn is a slower time of year for plumbers so you could find the rates more favourable, and you’ll also be able to get the work completed quickly.

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Don’t miss the spectacular art extravaganza Go! Rhinos ending on 22 September. The free familyfriendly trail has been a huge hit on the streets and parks of Southampton - see them all before they leave the city. There’s a free smartphone app to help you locate all of Marwell’s colourful and unique works of art and you can download a free map from www.gorhinos.co.uk.

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The People Behind Your Local Businesses Kay Murrant was feeling a little down after a family death, and a friend insisted on dragging her out to a flower arranging event at the local village hall. Little did she know at the time that this would lead to the start of a whole new way of life for Kay and her family.

Watching the flower arranging demo that night inspired me. I returned home to my husband and three boys determined to make the most of my life. I convinced my husband that with our youngest son going off to school, now was the perfect time to follow my passion of flowers.

I had always created floral arrangements for the family but started creating centre pieces for friends’ parties and special occasions, gradually building up my knowledge and confidence.

This could easily have been enough to keep me busy (my husband certainly hoped so) but pre-family I had run my own sign writing business and I knew I could do more. I was fortunate that I had been able to be a full time mother while the boys were babies, but now I needed to do something for me.

So, I enrolled on an intensive floristry course in London, run by world renowned florist Jane Packerand so began the arduous daily commute to London. The long days proved a swift and steep learning curve for us all (my husband and sons had to master the oven, washing machine and vacuum cleaner!)

The course taught me to became more aware of the importance of seasonal flowers and foliage, through to the complexity of wiring full shower bridal bouquets.

Newly qualified I set up Pomp and Petals, creating a studio and website, slowly building my reputation for a bespoke design service. I feel truly privileged to provide flowers for weddings and only take on one wedding per day to ensure first class service.

I then ran a successful Christmas Wreath Making workshops and now I regular run floral workshops throughout the year. I really enjoy passing on skills and sharing my love of flowers and take great satisfaction in seeing happy people take home their own floral creations, inspired to try further designs at home.

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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 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.

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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

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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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Part of CTC Southampton, the Hares and Tortoises is a group for those who see themselves as hares who prefer to sleep in the sun, or determined tortoises.

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Rides are led at an average pace of 9 to 10 mph.

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LIFE LIST

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The Apostrophe Tax. My goodness, the abuse those poor pieces of punctuation have to contend with. It’s £2 per use, with a £10 fine for incorrect use. Plus a separate £15 fine if they’re not used where they should be. Any revenue raised will go towards much-needed English courses. Greengrocers, you know who you are.

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The popular saying “whatever floats your boat” is very apt after my recent excursion on SS Shieldhall from Southampton’s Eastern Doc. And the other “Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.” also applies as it was far more enjoyable than anticipated!

On Friday 9 August I boarded this ship with family and my father in law who is a ship and train fanatic, so a day out on this heritage cargo-passenger ship during Cowes Week was his perfect birthday treat.

SS Shieldhall was built in the Clyde Shipyards and launched there 1955. She had a long and successful first career with Glasgow Corporation carrying treated sludge out to sea and, in the summer, taking passengers ‘doon the watter’ on pleasure trips, despite its cargo! Bought in 1977 by Southern Water she was finally withdrawn from commercial service in 1985 but saved and purchased for £20,000 in 1988 by The Solent Steam Packet Ltd that still operates her now. TSSP is a charity, registered as an Industrial and Provident Society, with its main objective being to preserve the SS Shieldhall in operational condition. She is maintained and operated entirely by volunteers and resides in Southampton’s Eastern Docks. TSSP was recently awarded a £1.4 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund South East.

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However, Graham points out that the award represents just the start of saving Shieldhall: ‘It is critical that support for the ship continues through our programme involving volunteers, members, donors, events and functions.

We’d be delighted to welcome anyone who would like to support and get involved in the project.’

Stuart McLeod, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund South East, said: “SS Shieldhall is part of the National Historic Fleet and is a fantastic surviving example of its kind. Through helping secure Shieldhall’s future the project will open up opportunities for young people to learn the skills needed to operate a ship of this type, and for the volunteers to reach out into the local community, encouraging engagement with one of the country’s most important maritime heritage assets, such as the Scouts Training Days this summer.”

We set “sail” at 11am and

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However, with Cowes Week in full flow there was plenty of action on the water and time flew by.

With a bar and light snacks for refreshments we enjoyed lunch in the sun on deck. On tour of the bridge I met Southampton’s Harbour Pilot but they refrained, wisely, from giving me free rein at the helm! The engine and boiler rooms were well worth a visit, despite the heat. I learned it takes three days to fire the burners to “steam ready” level and 17.2 tonnes of oil are stored in port and starboard bunkers, used to “level” the ship. In their heyday, tramp steamships used to burn 26 tonnes A DAY so we were lightly loaded in comparison. My father in law was right. “C’mon, Melanie, you’ll regret not seeing these magnificent machines in motion.” And as usual, he was absolutely right.

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A SHORT STORY

The Cream Jug Story by Jackie Brewster

Cheryl said,

him in spite of herself.

“You know what I’d like to try?

Potholing.” You could have knocked Ken down with a feather.

He said,

Ken thought they’d finally come to blows when Frank insisted she wear a safety helmet. It was all very well for him but Ken knew how long Cheryl spent on her hair every morning. She gave that mop more attention than she gave him.

Reluctantly, she clipped the thing on muttering about health and safety gone mad. Ken didn’t dare let her see him laughing.

“Where’s this idea come from?”

She explained that Donna tried it recently and had been raving about it ever since. Cheryl never liked to be outdone by Donna. That’s sisters for you. Ken joked, “Aren’t you worried about breaking a nail?” And she said tartly, “Sometimes, Ken, you’ve just got to get a bit dirty.” He was surprised and said, “Fine, you arrange it.” So he left it with her.

They turned up on the day at a car park on the edge of Bower Crags and met the instructor, a nice lad called Frank. There was also a couple from Kidderminster and an older chap who never spoke. Frank took one look at Cheryl’s peep toe mules, and said, ‘You’ll need to change your footwear.” He offered her some battered Wellington boots, which she pulled on most begrudgingly.

Then Frank handed them all a set of waterproof overalls. Cheryl turned very sulky. Ken tried cheering her up by pointing out that her linen slacks were dry clean only, and it was better to be safe than sorry. She had to agree with 38

They assembled at the mouth of the cave and Frank gave an introductory talk on potholing. Ken wished Cheryl could have paid more attention but she was texting Donna. She insisted she could text and listen at the same time. ‘Who’s she trying to kid?’ Ken thought, ‘Cheryl can’t listen even when she’s not doing anything at all’.

Finally Frank said, “Right we’re ready to go in.” Cheryl looked up from her phone and asked, “Is that where we’re getting the clay from?” He looked surprised and said, “Yes, there’s lots of slippery clay in these caves, so go steady now.”

Cheryl nudged Ken gleefully saying,

One by one, crocodile-style, they entered the mouth of the cave.

Cheryl did Ken proud. She squeezed through every tight passageway, crawled on her hands and knees, and even dragged herself along on her stomach, getting absolutely filthy with not a peep of complaint. Though Ken was right at the back and couldn’t hear a word anyone was saying anyway. But Cheryl did it, and that’s the main thing.

“You’re a star Cheryl!” Ken said, as they emerged, squelching, into the daylight. Yet Cheryl seemed bewildered.

“When do we get started on the potter’s wheel?” She frowned, looking around.

“Why would we need one of them dear?” Ken asked gently, concerned the darkness had affected her mind.

“I thought we were going potholing,” she snapped.

“That’s right, and we did,” he said.

“Potholing, caving, spelunking – call it what you like.” Her mouth dropped open,

“Donna never got her clay from a cave.”

“I’ve only gone and mistaken potholing for pottery making,” she said, turning pale. “All I wanted was to make a cream jug like the one Donna made.”

Ken had no idea what she was on about, but was pleased that they were finally one up on Donna.

“You could still make a jug,” Ken replied. “After all, you’re wearing enough clay.”

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LOCAL GROUPS Romsey Flower Arrangement Society Second Wednesday of the month. 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/ Workshops Woodley Village Hall, School Road, 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 Society Meet on the fourth Thursday of the month at Braishfield Village Hall 7.30pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01794 368259 / 02380 731162 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

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NOMADS music and 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. New members needed for our Summer show, all ages welcome. Come along or phone Rachel: 023 8049 8955 or Clare: 01794 523578 - for more information.

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

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WELLOW TEA DANCE Wellow Village Hall from 3pm to 5pm every second Wednesday in the month except August.

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South Hants Historical Aviation Society The Conservative Club Romsey First Wed in the month 7.30pm. Welcomes new members.

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Romsey Open Gate Stroke Club A social club for anyone who has had a stroke, we meet every Tuesday at The Abbey Rooms 2.15pm Welcomes new members Tel: 0845 3033 100 ROMSEY HEARING CONCERN 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month 2 to 4 pm Appletree Centre, Romsey (behind Romsey Library) The clubs’ programme has a wide variety of activities, which includes speakers, social events and outings. 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.

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

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

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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

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

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).

WOODLEY & CRAMPMOOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB Woodley Village Hall, School Rd, Romsey 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 2pm

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 TEST VALLEY CROQUET CLUB Test Valley Croquet Club play from April to September at Hunts Farm Sports Ground, Timsbury. Founded over 10 years ago the club is thriving, informal and friendly. All the club's facilities and equipment are available to members and their guests every day between April and September. New members of any age or experience are always welcome. Go along to a "mix-in" at 2pm on either afternoon to "have a go" or to watch, or make contact with Julie Gale, Secretary 01794 501043 or the John Smith, Captain 01794 340341 if you are only able to play in the evenings and at weekends 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 or telephone our secretary Pam Watson on 01794 388429.

Foresters Flower Club 1st Thurs of the month (excluding Jan) at 7:30pm Copythorne Parish Hall, Pollards Moor Road, Copythorne A friendly floral art group for all ages with a varied and interesting programme of workshops, demonstrations, outings and social events. New members and guests always warmly welcomed.

Club Secretary: 023 8081 2883 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 August). Please email romseyamnesty@gmail.com.

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.christianmeditation.org.uk ROMSEY ARTHRITIS HYDROTHERAPY GROUP 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 Bike Rides See page 19 for details

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LOCAL WHAT’S ON ROMSEY FOOD FESTIVAL 1 Sep, 10am – 2pm Alma Rd Car Park, SO51 8ED Farmers Market Selling local Produce.

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PRESERVING SUMMER Sun 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Sep, 10am–5pm Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, SO31 1BH Visit the farmhouse kitchen and see jams, chutneys and wine being made. You’ll even be able to sample the produce. Normal farm admission charge. 01489 787055 for more details.

‘WHAT’S THIS?’ PHOTO TRAIL 2 Sep, 10am – 4pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Victoria Road, SO31 5GA ‘Can you guess what is it yet?’ Follow this self guided trail to work out what the photos are of and where they were taken. £1.50p per trail. 02380 455157. www3.hants.gov.uk/rvcp LEPE LOOP AND LUNCH 5 Sep, 10am – 2pm Lepe Country Park, SO45 1AD Join the rangers for a 5 mile guided walk at a gentle pace, followed by a hot lunch in the café. £9.50 per person.

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ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY WINCHESTER MEMORY WALK 7 Sep, 10am registration, 11am walk North Walls Recreation Ground, Gordon Road Take part in a beautiful 1 mile park walk or 6 mile historic city walk through Winchester. Live music, games and refreshments will be available on return. www.memorywalk.org.uk/winchester or 0845 306 0898 for details.

THE AMPFIELD MARKET 7 Sep, 10am – 12pm Ampfield Village Hall, Morleys Lane Fresh fruit and veg, organic bread, savoury foods and Fairtrade products, jams and chutneys, local eggs, plants, flowers, new and old books, jewellery, cards, wrapping paper, crafts, bric a brac, pet foods and accessories for sale. Refreshments served all morning with fresh coffee and a delicious range of home made cakes. Free admission and parking. Julie Trotter on 02380 254587 BATS IN THE BELFRY 10 Sep, 7.45pm Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, SO31 1BH An evening talk and walk presented by Hampshire Bat Group. Spot the bats emerging from their daytime roosts into our churchyard and learn more about these fascinating creatures.

Adult £5, child £3. Booking essential on 01489 787055.

SUMMER SPECIAL GUIDED FARM TOURS – WARTIME FARM 10 Sep, 5pm – 7pm Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, SO31 1BH Join our Farm Manager on an exclusive behind the scenes tour, meet Mrs Earwicker in the farmhouse and enjoy a hot drink and cake from the Café. £15, Booking essential on 01489 787055.

BURSLEDON BRICKWORKS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM 12 Sep, 10am – 4pm Swanwick Lane, SO31 7HB Heritage Open Day: Come along and see the last remaining steam driven brickworks in the country. Free Entry. http://tiny.cc/bursledonbrickworks EXHIBITION: THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER 13 Jul – 14 Sep, 10am – 5pm Mottisfont House and Gardens, SO51 0LP Visit this summer for another great exhibition and trail that all the family will love. An exhibition of classic illustrations. There will also be a display of contemporary art on the theme of childhood and imagination and a distinct, fabulous family quest trail. Normal admission charges apply. 01794 344020 or visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont KING JOHN’S HOUSE & TUDOR COTTAGE 14 Sep, 10am – 4pm King John’s House, Church Street, SO51 8BT Heritage Open Day: King John's House and heritage centre encompasses three buildings that contain 750 years of history. It is full of fascinating displays and a traditional Tudor tea room. A series of period gardens lead down to an ancient stream. Quiz trails, brass rubbings, pieces of armour to try on, discovery box. Free Entry. http:// tiny.cc/kingjohnshouse THE ROMSEY SHOW 14 Sep, 8am – 6pm Broadlands, SO51 9ZD An Agricultural & Horse Show with Devils Horsemen Wild West Display, the Derbyshire Midshipmen Marching Band in the main ring, farm livestock, horses, donkeys and a countryside area with rural activities including falconry, ferrets and working dogs.

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Dramatic foliage planting in the Dell; orchard with spring bulbs; magnolia and philadelphus walks; restored walled garden. Adults £7, children £3.50. 01962 771305.

ST ALBAN’S CHURCH OPEN DAY AND 80TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION 14 Sep, 10am – 4pm St Alban’s Church, Tulip Road, SO16 3BB Heritage Open Day: Church open for viewing. Talks and tours. Open tower climbing the tower at one's own risk!

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EASTLEIGH TOY AND TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIR 15 Sep, 10.30am – 2.30pm Eastleigh Leisure Centre, Fleming Park, Passfield Ave, SO50 9NL The South Coast’s largest Toy Train and Collectors Fair. Plenty of free parking and good food available. Up to 70 tables of diecast, railway, books and much more under one roof. Bring your unwanted diecast or railway items to trade or sell with our dealers. Adults £2.50, accompanied children under 18 no charge. 01380 725322

HOME FRONT HINTS 21 – 22 Sep, 10am – 5pm Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, SO31 1BH Discover how the wartime housewife coped when basic ingredients were rationed or unavailable.

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS AT HAMPSHIRE RECORD OFFICE 19 Sep, 2pm – 4pm Hampshire Record Office, Sussex Street, SO23 8TH House history for beginners: find out how to use archive sources to discover tales about the people who lived in your house and how it fits into the history of the local community. £12 per person. Booking essential. www.hants. gov.uk/archives WALK WITH A COMMONER 20 Sep, 10am – 2pm Beaulieu Road car park, SO42 7YQ (Grid Ref: SU351063) Join us on an 8 mile moderate walk looking at the traditions of Commoning in the New Forest. Learn about Commoning rights and how the grazing of livestock helps to shape this unique landscape. Optional pub lunch after the walk. £5 per person – booking essential on 023 8028 6840. www. forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-93YKEQ BIG SLEEP OUT 20 Sep, 7pm – 10pm, 7pm – 8am for sponsored sleepers Winchester Cathedral, SO23 9LS Join up to 500 people sleeping under the stars at Winchester Cathedral and raise money for Winchesters homeless. Everyone can come along and enjoy food and entertainment and then it will be ‘Sleepers’ only from 10pm bedding down in the grounds of the magnificent building. We will

AWBRIDGE VILLAGE LUNCH 25 Sep, 12pm Awbridge Village Hall 0845 094 6155 to book a place. £4 EASTLEIGH TRANSITION NETWORK - TROUBLESHOOTING COLD HOMES 26 Sep, 8.15pm Cranbury Room, The Hilt A FREE meeting about low and nocost ways to tackle draughts and heat loss, reduce your energy bills and make your home more cosy.

EXHIBITION: OPEN SPACES 28 Sep – 17 Nov, 10am – 5pm Mottisfont House and Gardens, SO51 0LP Building on the success of previous exhibitions, this year’s show is on the theme of spaces, linked to the many different natural and constructed spaces of Mottisfont. This year's open show will be on the theme of spaces of all kinds; landscapes, interiors and shapes. Children’s activities and quizzes available. No wheelchair access. Normal admission charges apply. 01794 344020 or visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont SOLENT BOAT JUMBLE AND SMALL BOAT SALE 29 Sep, 10am Royal Victoria Country Park, Victoria Road, SO31 5GA Huge jumble with loads of stalls selling all manner of boating, fishing and watersports equipment. £4 adults, children free. Free parking. www.boat-jumbles.co.uk 43

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HISTORY

This Month in History September 27th 1825: Opening of Stockton & Darlington Railway September 15th 1830: Opening of Liverpool & Manchester Railway

The beginning of the railway boom If there were such an event as World Railways Month, it would have to be September, when two of the most significant anniversaries in the history of tracked transport fall.

The Stockton & Darlington Railway was the world’s first thoroughgoing commercial passenger and freight railway specifically designed for steam locomotives. It was officially declared open on September 27th 1825 and when the inaugural train – drawn by George Stephenson’s Locomotive No 1 and carrying 600 passengers in coal wagons with a luxury coach for VIPs – completed the 26-mile journey to the Tees wharfs at Stockton it was greeted by a crowd of 40,000 and a 21gun salute.

It wasn’t the world’s first steam railway, though. The first attempts at adapting steam engines – by then a mature technology – went back to the late 1780s when Boulton & Watt’s chief designer, Andrew Murdock, was experimenting with high-pressure steam and building prototype miniature locomotives in his back garden. His next-door neighbour, something of a child prodigy called Richard Trevithick, took note of 46

what he was doing and when he grew up exhibited his own loco, Puffing Devil.

That was in 1801, and by then other designers were already building steam-powered carriages designed for road use. The engines were too heavy for the roads though, so in 1804 Trevithick tried running an adapted engine (normally used to power a drophammer) on the tramway at Penydarren ironworks in Merthyr Tydfil. Again, the rails, which normally carried horse-drawn wagons, were too fragile. In 1808 Trevithick exhibited a purposebuilt loco, Catch Me Who Can, on a circular track at a “steam circus” held in Euston, London. Everything worked but although many people enjoyed the ride, no-one was buying. Trevithick gave up.

Mine owners didn’t, though. In 1812 a short line using steam locos opened between Middleton colliery and the wharves at Leeds.

George Stephenson himself built two such lines, at Killingworth and Hetton before starting work on the Stockton & Darlington. Great engineer he might have been, but he wasn’t much of an organiser.

The S&DR owned the line (which was only single track) but not the locos; instead, colliers and carriers paid to run their own trains, some steam, some horse-drawn. The

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confusion was indescribable. A second track was built and the need for timetables was soon discovered.

The Liverpool & Manchester, on which Stephenson and his son Robert also worked, was a very different operation. The 35-mile line was intended to undercut the canal-owners who charged extortionate rates to bargees shuttling raw cotton and finished textiles between Liverpool docks and the Lancashire cotton-mills.

It was two-track, steam-only, and properly timetabled. The L&M itself owned and operated the locos (including Stephenson’s Rocket), and even invented a crude form of signalling. The line itself was a miracle of engineering: it had 46 bridges and viaducts, one of nine arches, the Wapping tunnel was 1� miles long, one two-mile cutting was 70ft deep and to lay the line securely across the 4�-mile swamp, Chat Moss, the engineers had to sink hundreds of hurdles of heather and stone.

The grand opening was marred by the death of the Liverpool MP William Huskisson, who was hit by the Rocket himself, losing his legs and his life soon after.

Nevertheless, the L&M was a wild commercial success – and the railway boom was on, not just in Britain, but around the world.

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