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Accident? You Mean Collision Iain Betson learns there are no accidents on Britain’s roads.

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Watching wild birds in your garden is a real delight, and the fact that many of them also help to keep pests at bay for much of the year means that it makes sense to do everything you can to encourage them in.

Gardens which are very regimented and sparse are much less likely to prove a haven for wild birds, but if you have a fair number of potential hiding places such as a few good sized shrubs or trees, then so much the better. Obviously trees which provide berries or other fruits are always going to be welcome and, although it means that the display of autumnal berries you looked forward to is slightly foreshortened, you can be sure that the birds eating them will have put them to good use!

But what else can you do to encourage your feathered friends into the garden? There is no doubt about it that a source of water really is one of the best features you can have. There are many ornamental birdbaths available, or you can create something cheap and just as effective using a shallow dish with sloping sides. The water should be no deeper than 2” (5 cm) if it is to be safely used by a wide range of birds, and if you do have a deeper container then you should fill the lower depths of it with good sized stones, so that the water is not too deep.

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changed every other day, but at this time of year when freezing temperatures prevail, it is essential to make sure that the water does not become frozen over for long periods of time.

Don’t forget that other garden water features, including ponds with shallow sloping sides, are perfect for many birds to feed and bathe in. Providing birds with additional food materials is also well worthwhile, but do remember that you need to maintain a constant supply of food or else they may come to rely on something that is not there when they need it most.

If you have a problem with squirrels, then feeding the birds can be a real nightmare – but on the whole, the heavily armoured looking wire structures which rather resemble bird cages and hold a central cylinder of peanuts seem to work well. Admittedly these will set you back anything up to £40, but they do seem to do the job. If squirrels are not a problem, you can use many of the cheaper nut feeders with great success, but of course wherever you position the feeder you should ensure that it is well out of range of the local cat

population. Site the feeder in an area where a cat cannot leap up at it, or where there are no other plants nearby from which it can make its ambush.

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If you wish, and if you have a strong enough stomach, you can buy numerous grubs and larvae which you can feed to the birds. These high protein bird snacks are particularly useful for birds once they start feeding their young in the spring and are best distributed on a bird table or even on a garage roof. They are available by mail order from various companies as well as in garden centres and pet shops.

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Thelwell: Ponies and Places at Mottisfont 16 January – 10 April 2016 Mottisfont welcomes in the New Year with a major exhibition from the private family archives of one of Britain’s most popular cartoonists, Norman Thelwell.

Best known for his hilarious cartoons of plump little girls on equally spherical ponies, these familiar pictures are joined by other satires of twentieth-century life, alongside beautiful paintings of local landscapes.

The exhibition, which features over 70 original artworks, includes many that have never been on show before.

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Lamb and Spinach Curry Serves 4 This mildly spiced curry thickened with red lentils and spinach will make a refreshing change for a family meal after all the traditional food over the festive season. Serve with a cooling cucumber and mint yoghurt and some warmed naan bread for a really filling mid-week supper.

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Heat half the oil in a large heavy-based pan over a medium-high heat. Add half the lamb pieces and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and sealed all over. Remove the lamb with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the rest of the oil and fry the rest of the lamb pieces in the same way.

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Add the onion and garlic (and a splash more oil, if needed) and fry over a medium heat, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the curry paste and fry for a further minute until fragrant. Return the meat to the pan and stir to coat in the curry paste.

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Stir in the chopped tomatoes, 300ml cold water and the lentils. Reduce the heat then cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the meat is tender. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Stir in the spinach and coriander. Cover and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the spinach has just wilted. Serve with the boiled basmati rice and lemon wedges.

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Memories and Hopes When the Langley Wood volunteers were asked what they enjoyed most about the wood in 2015 and what they were looking forward to in 2016, most said something like "The cake with our coffee. And more cake next year."

But also: R says: "I've been pleased with the areas we deer-fenced last year showing such good regeneration, compared to the deer-browsed area of woodland.

"I'm looking forward to completing a whole section of rhododendron removal, as part of the longterm renewal of the ground flora."

J agrees, adding "I'm looking forward to seeing the bluebells again in 2016, and I'd like to

replant some of the gaps in the wood with Langley oak saplings."

"Personally I think the best thing we did was build those windrows [long piles of brash, good shelter for insects, birds, small mammals] where we felled the larch last winter," says G. "That parcel of ground should become good for butterflies."

N's highlight of 2015 was the day we moved a huge chestnut log across the wood, dragging it along on rollers. We spend a lot of time keeping the public paths usable. "Clearing fallen trees from the Circular Walk and training the Dexter bullocks to come to the bucket were things I enjoyed," says W. "Next year it has to be setting up a bat hibernaculum."

The Dexters grazed a special deer-proof enclosure in the wood for a while, as part of ongoing research into the effects of their munching. "The Dexters were the highlight for me because the deer-fenced pen is developing into fantastic habitat, and shows how amazing the Mary’s Walk wood-pasture area could be," says Stuart Hales, Senior Reserves Manager for Wiltshire. "My hope for 2016 is that we start to see a reduction in deer browsing and that we get the funds to erect a cattle fence around the wood pasture."

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The Winged Chariot

by Tom Hughes Follow Tom @groomsdaybook

I dread January. Not because of the long winter nights or postholiday credit card bills (although they aren’t much fun), I hate New Year because that’s when the Mondeo has its dreaded MOT. Could I squeeze another year’s motoring out of the old darling?

The mechanic’s intake of breath was so sharp I thought he was going to hyperventilate. MOT fail!

Now, I’m sure that to Jeremy Clarkson my Mondeo Ghia X is a tired old rep mobile, good only for slogging up and down the M6 driven by some dulleyed paperclip salesman. But whenever I nestle behind the wheel (in my half leather heated seat) I am not in a Ford, rather I am in a beautiful Winged Chariot, perfect for whisking Sarah away to distant magical places, like Southport.

The mechanic shook his head as the bonnet slammed shut.

Sarah put a comforting hand on my shoulder. It was time to face facts; the old chap had to go. And that meant only one thing - a visit to the showroom to lock horns with a car salesman.

Colin was an affable chap. As wide as he was tall, he possessed a big red face and the worst fitting suit I had ever seen. He came waddling towards us with such a swagger in his gait I 24

thought for moment he was going to announce “I’ve come for ma Boy.” He shook my hand, nodded to my car and said, “That your Deo? Great car....in its day.”

“In its day? Cheeky -” I was about to give him a mouthful when Sarah interrupted me, “Shut up Tom. Now what about this one?”

Sarah pointed to a new five door hatchback. Colin beamed.”Want to take her for a spin sir?”

“Her? That’s a bit 1970s isn’t it? Why can’t I take “him” for a spin?” I said indignantly.

“Very well sir, I’ll get the trade plates.”

He glanced at Sarah, shook his head in sympathy, and handed me the keys.

With Sarah sat demurely in the back we eased out of the showroom as Colin explained all about this fantastic motor.

“Now Tom, this model is in the Elite trim which means that every conceivable toy is on this car.

Everything you can think of as an extra, this baby’s got it.”

I stared at the dashboard.

“Has it got Sat Nav?” “No.” “Climate control?”

“Er, no.”

“Rear parking sensors?”

Suddenly, Colin’s eyes lit up.

“Rear parking sensors? Tom, can you just pull over a second and put her in reverse gear for me?”

I stopped the car and engaged reverse as Colin jumped out and ran to the back of the motor. I looked in the rear view mirror and saw Colin waggling his hips and waving his arms about.

“Tom, what is he doing?”

“I’ve really no idea.”

After this strange display was over, he trotted up to the driver’s side, stuck his sweaty face through the open window and asked hopefully “Now Tom, did you hear a beep!

Beep! Beep!?”

“No.” Back in the car and now staring straight ahead, Colin, through gritted teeth said, “Drive on please.”

After a while, we found ourselves on a narrow country road where Colin, with a conspiratorial wink whispered, “Now then Tom, do you want to see how she performs through the twisty bits?”

Too embarrassed to ask what that actually meant, I smiled and began trundling along the B road, nervously creeping round an endless procession of blind bends. Exasperated, Colin began shuffling about in his seat.

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“Now Tom, can’t you feel it? She wants to go, come on, give her her head!”

I looked in the mirror at Sarah, who shrugged her shoulders. Colin was insistent, “Put your foot down, let’s see what this baby can do!”

The engine whined as I stamped on the pedal. The bonnet lifted and the car lurched forward as around the corner we went - “Tally Ho!” Later, after Colin had exchanged insurance details with a rather miserable looking farmer, Sarah leaned down to inspect the damage.

“Well a tinny thing like this is always going to come off worse against a tractor.”

Waiting with Colin for that tow truck to take us back to the garage was the longest hour of my life.

And so, after shelling out a small fortune on a double-wishbone something or other, my beloved Winged Chariot was back on the road.

I took Sarah for a spin. I turned up the climate control to maximum. “Right Sarah darling, shall we see what this baby can do?”

“Tom, just keep your eyes on the road, OK? And Tom?” “Yes my sweet?”

“Keep a look out for tractors?”

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LOCAL CLUBS & GROUPS COMMUNITY & SOCIAL Social Group Meetings Cathedral Hotel, Salisbury Monday Nights, 8pm – 10pm Social evening drinks and a friendly chat! For single people over 50 years.

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Odstock, Nunton & Bodenham WI Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. Venue: Radnor Hall, Bodenham. Time: 10.00am. For further info contact Elizabeth Cutter on 01725 511870.

Landford, Nomansland & Hamptworth WI Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Venue: Nomansland Reading Room. Time: 2pm to 4pm. Our meetings focus on a variety of subjects and speakers and include social events and activities.

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tWo day Watercolour WorkShop 1 & 2 feb, 10.30am Salisbury Museum, the close, Wilts, Sp1 2en Artist Claire Thomas returns to the Museum to lead a two day watercolour workshop, focusing on colour and inspired by the colours of John Craxton. This workshop is suitable for painters of all abilities who want to learn more about the art of mixing and using watercolour. Please see our website for a suggested kit list. (B) 01722 332 151 WincheSter cocktail Week 2016 1-7 feb Throughout the city, you will find an array of events and masterclasses held at different venues. A wristband to the event will entitle you to signature £4 cocktails at some of Winchester’s best bars. http://www. winchestercocktailweek.co.uk SiMon WeSton; My life, My Story 2 feb, 7.45pm the lights, andover, Sp10 1ah A truly inspirational show about one man’s journey from the front line of war, being on the edge of death to today being a happy and contented father, grandfather and national treasure. 01264 368368 filM eXpo South 4 feb ageas Bowl Annual platform for the region’s filmmakers 02380 777348 www. filmexposouth.co.uk John Grant 4 feb, 7pm o2 Guildhall, Southampton, So14 7lp Now comes Grant’s third album, the invitingly titled Grey Tickles, Black Pressure, a veritable tour de force that further refines and

deathtrap 4-27 feb Malthouse ln, Salisbury, Wiltshire Sp2 7ra Sidney Bruhl is a Broadway playwright who hasn’t had a hit for a while and now has writer’s block. So when young writer Clifford Anderson turns up at Sidney’s remote home with his new play Sidney hatches a plan to kill him and pass off the script as his own. But in this ingeniously constructed play nothing and no one is exactly what they first appear to be. 01722 320333 www.salisburyplayhouse.com roy orBiSon & friendS 5 feb, 7.45pm the lights, West Street, andover, Sp10 1ah Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to music legend Roy Orbison. He’s stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny visual similarity and his ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this music giant. Using original film footage and backed by his fabulous band and big screen, this celebration of The Big O’s musical legacy is quite simply unmissable! 01264 368368 roMSey country Market 5, 12, 19, 26 feb, 10-11.30am united reformed church hall, romsey Home-made baking, home grown fruit & vegetables, free range eggs, local honey, beautiful jewellery and unique hand-made cards and other hand crafts items. Free admission, refreshments available. taleS froM the riverBank 6 feb, 4.30pm St Martin’s church, Salisbury, Sp1 2hy Two Pianos (pianists Nicholas Woods and Gill Bolton) weave tales of a river, birds and song.

Banish the winter gloom, munch some homemade cakes and listen to Vltava, The Meistersingers, Swan Lake, Les Preludes and The

Firebird. 01722 333288 www.musicinsalisbury.org

MISTER MAKER 2016 6 Feb, 10am, 1pm & 4pm City Hall, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7TU Join your ultimate arts and craft hero, CBeebies’ Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre tour!

Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast and not forgetting The Shapes!

01722 434434 WICKHAM WEDDING FAYRE 7 Feb, 11-3pm The Wickham Centre, PO17 5AL Entry is free and each bride receives a goodie bag. www. charmedeventsandstyling.co.uk ROSS NOBLE 8 Feb, 8pm The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH Don’t miss your chance to see Ross Noble in this intimate venue as warm up for his brand new 2016 tour. Noble is back doing what he does best; spinning forth hilarious nonsense for your amusement. Now is your chance to see one of the best live comics working internationally today.

01264 368368 SNOWDROP DRAMA 11-21 Feb, 10-3pm Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, SO51 0QA Come and see the astonishing variety on display including the Gardens’ rarest varieties. Free with normal admission.

01794 369321 INTRODUCTION TO THE NIGHT SKY 12 Feb, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Blashford Lakes Centre, Ellingham Drove, Ringwood, BH24 3PJ Discover the night sky with Fordingbridge Astronomers. Begin indoors with an introductory talk on the sky tonight, before heading outside to observe the late Winter constellations. (B) Suitable for age

8 years and over. £6 per person 01425 472760 BlashfordLakes@ hiwwt.org.uk

THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW 13 Feb, 7.30pm City Hall, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7TU 01722 434434 WINCHESTER GHOST WALK 19 Feb, 7.30pm Halls of Justice, Trafalgar Street, Winchester, SO23 9DH The popular return of the Original Ghost Walk of the ancient capital of England. 01962 435 020 enquires@darkencounters.co.uk THE RAT PACK LIVE 26 Feb, 7.45pm The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH Now celebrating their 17th record breaking year, and joined by special guest Kenny Lynch, the Rat Pack Live continues to amaze audiences with their recreation of the music of Sinatra, Martin and Davis. 01264 368368 theratpacklive.co.uk LEAP FOR LOVE 2016 27 Feb, 9am Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury, SP4 6DZ Would you take a leap for love and skydive for St Wilfrid’s Hospice? We are looking for people to join our team of brave sky divers and make a sponsored 10,000 feet freefall parachute jump on our behalf. We ask you to raise £395 in sponsorship money in order for you to jump for free and in turn we will receive a minimum donation of £170.

In addition to this, every extra pound that you raise over the minimum comes straight to the Hospice. Get involved, face your fears and feel exhilarated! £25 registration fee. 01243 755827 www.stwh.co.uk CIRQUE BERSERK 29 Feb to 2 Mar Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, SO15 1GE Combining contemporary “cirque” style skills with off-the-scale thrilling stunt action, Cirque Berserk is a danger-filled spectacle that will amaze audiences of all ages. 023 8071 1811

ROMSEY COUNTRY MARKET 4, 11, 18 Mar, 10-11.30am (Open Thursday 24 instead of Good Friday 25 March) United Reformed Church Hall, Romsey Home-made baking, home grown fruit & vegetables, free range eggs, local honey, beautiful jewellery and unique hand-made cards and other hand crafts items.

Free admission, refreshments available.

PUCCINI’S MANON LESCAUT 5 Mar, 5.55pm Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, SP1 3UT A screening of Puccini’s Manon Lescaut screened live from The Metropolitan Opera in New York.

The Met stage ignites when soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Jonas Kaufmann join forces in Puccini’s obsessive love story. www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk IRELAND’S CALL 5 Mar, 7.30pm City Hall, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7TU 01722 434434 WEDDING FAYRE 9 Mar Winchester Guildhall, SO23 9GH Stylish Events Wedding Fayre at the elegant Guildhall Winchester with 45 exhibitors offering an eclectic range of wedding services for your special day. Entry £2. 01962 840820 THE KAST OFF KINKS 18 Mar, 7.30pm City Hall, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7TU 01722 434434 THE STRANGLERS – BLACK & WHITE TOUR 21 Mar, 7pm City Hall, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7TU 01722 434434 RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC 30 Mar, 7.30pm City Hall, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7TU 01722 434434 29

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