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They’re also great value, usually somewhere around the £1.50-£2.50 mark.

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It’s also essential to plant at the correct depth. With herbaceous perennials you need to make sure that you place the plant in the ground to the same depth that it was in the container and although you may decide to mulch the soil afterwards, do remember not to mulch right up to or over the crown of the plant, as this is likely to lead to poor growth and maybe even dieback.

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My constituents know I am a passionate supporter of the NHS but we should be honest in saying it is far from perfect and I think things will need to change things sooner or later to make it a worldclass public service that delivers better outcomes when we fall ill.

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4. Manchester Construction began on the 36-mile Manchester Ship Canal in 1887, overseen by the renowned engineer Edward Leader Williams, who was knighted by Queen Victoria at the official opening ceremony in 1894.

5. Newcastle-upon-Tyne A remarkable dual-level road and rail bridge, Newcastle’s Grade I listed High Level Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson and constructed between 1847 and 1849. At over 400m, it is the second-longest bridge spanning the Tyne and stands 80ft above the water. It was officially opened by Queen Victoria on September 27 1849, shortly after Stephenson turned down the offer of a knighthood. © Taken from The British Isles: A Trivia Gazetteer by Paul Anthony Jones, out now.

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Shieldhall to Revisit Bournemouth Air Festival The SS Shieldhall – the oldest passenger cargo Website www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk steamship still active in Europe – has announced her cruise programme for 2014. The ship will shortly be journeying to Dry Dock in Falmouth for hull repairs, part of a £1.4 million HLF grant project. On her return to Southampton Shieldhall will commence her 2014 programme on 31 May with a 2 hour Vikings! Cruise, remembering the 1000th anniversary of Canute being crowned King of England in Southampton. Other cruise highlights for the year can be seen on the website www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk. Most significantly though, Shieldhall is set to resume her annual visits to Poole in August, from where she will make three trips to visit the Bournemouth Air Festival.

Guests on Shieldhall get a lot more than a conventional cruise along Southampton Water. The ship is manned and run entirely by volunteers, who actively encourage visits to the Engine and Boiler Rooms and also the Bridge. ‘We are told that the interaction with our volunteers is a highlight of everyone’s time on board’ said Graham. ‘On a warm summer’s day the role of engineer must be one of the hottest jobs in the country, as temperatures in the Boiler Room can reach 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Visitors love to see the engines in operation and whilst they can sympathise about the heat, they should know our volunteers love their work!’

‘Shieldhall is an excellent resource for local residents and enthusiasts’ said Graham. ‘With the ongoing lottery work we are opening up Shieldhall to new audiences with a diverse cruise programme and also through her setting for ‘alongside functions’ where the ship hosts theatre, quiz and film nights. Last year Shieldhall celebrated her 25th anniversary ‘In Preservation’ – we are now entering a new and exciting era.

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Race for Life Hampshire women are being urged to join forces and show cancer who’s boss by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2014 which is now open for entries.

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women of all ages, shapes and sizes, to defy this dreadful disease by entering Race for Life 5km or 10km events in Winchester on Sunday 8th June or Southampton on Sunday 6th July.

Race for Life is non-competitive. It’s not about being fit or fast. Most women are able to walk 5k in an hour while chatting and having fun. Or they can choose to jog, run or even dance around the course if they prefer.

Cancer Research UK receives no Government funding for its ground-breaking work but with help from the people of Hampshire, the charity intends to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

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Parma Violets

by Jackie Brewster “Can you be trusted to mind the café while I nip next door?”

Aunt Carol asked solemnly as though she was leaving Becky in charge of the country. It was a big responsibility, and this was only Becky’s third day. The lunchtime rush was over, and there had been no customers for nearly an hour.

While Becky was grateful to Carol for giving her a holiday job, she found that buttering cobs was not as easy as they made it look on television. She suspected Carol wasn’t convinced she had what it took to be a success in catering.

“Whatever you do,” Carol warned her, ”don’t let that rat chap in.”

Which seemed both a strange and reasonable request.

Left alone, Becky practised folding napkins until she heard the café door open. An elderly gentleman, smartly dressed, sat down at the table by the window.

Becky took a deep breath, picked up her order pad and walked briskly over to him.

“What can I get you, sir?” she asked. He was wearing a jacket which appeared to be wriggling.

A small furry nose popped up between the lapels.

Becky nearly dropped her pencil.

“Oh, don’t worry about him,” the man said. “He’s fine.”

“Pets aren’t allowed in the café,” Becky said nervously. She was almost certain this was true because she’d read a sign in the window.

“Roland’s not a pet,” the man replied, browsing the menu.

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“He’s a guide dog, and they’re perfectly welcome everywhere.”

“But you’re not blind,” Becky said, a little embarrassed.

“Of course everyone immediately thinks of guide dogs for the blind.” He closed the menu as though he found nothing appetising within it.

“Roland’s an allergy guide dog.

Have you heard of that?”

Becky confessed she had not.

“I am allergic to parma violets,” the man continued confidentially.

“Roland has to sniff my food to confirm it’s safe to eat.”

“Allergic to parma violets?” Becky repeated blankly.

“Dangerously.” The man nodded sagely and tapped the menu.

“Can you recommend anything that doesn’t include parma violets?”

Becky was confused. Parma violets were little purple sweets she had no idea they were also a cooking ingredient.

“I don’t think there’s any in the tea,” Becky said hopefully. The man frowned, “Can you guarantee it?”

She shook her head.

“In that case, it’s a good job I have Roland here.” He pulled Roland out of his jacket and sat him in his lap. He was a funny looking dog, with short legs, a pointy nose and a long body.

“What type of dog is he?” Becky asked.

“He’s an allergy dog, we’ve been

through this.” The man waved his hand dismissively. “Be quick with the tea dear, I’ve a plane to catch.”

Becky hurried back behind the counter. Something didn’t feel right about the man and his allergy dog. She hoped he would drink up and go before her aunt returned. After all, the nearest airport was a two hour drive.

She was not in luck. Carol bustled into the café carrying a box of crisps.

“Any customers?” she asked.

“Not really,” Becky lied as she overflowed the teacup.

“So who’s that for?” Carol asked dubiously.

“The gentleman over there.”

Carol turned round and almost exploded.

“Not you again,” she screamed.

“Get that rat out of here!”

The man scooped up Roland protectively. “He’s not a rat,” he said indignantly. “He’s a ferret, and they’re very clever animals.”

“He sniffs parma violets,” Becky added to explain the situation.

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2nd: The premiere of 2001: A Space Odyssey took place in Washington. The Stanley Kubrick film was a British-American production, made almost entirely in England, with the screenplay co-written by Arthur C Clarke.

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First Drive: Infiniti Q50 S Hybrid What is it?

Remember the Infiniti G37? No, we didn’t think so. When it quietly appeared on the scene in 2009, it was one of the first Infiniti’s Brits could buy. But with, how should we say this, interesting styling, a thirsty 320bhp 3.7-litre V6 petrol under the bonnet and acres of switchgear poached from low-rent Nissans, it wasn’t terribly successful. But that was then and Infiniti now has a far more appealing proposition for the nation’s fleet managers used to buying 3 Series BMWs and Mercedes C-Classes. We’ve already driven this car abroad but now we’re one of the first to slip behind the wheel of a British car – and Infiniti UK is understandably proud of its latest product. “It’s a halo car for us,” a spokesperson told us on our test drive. “A real performance car with the added benefit of low running costs.”

What’s under the bonnet?

We have the all-wheel-drive Q50S Hybrid on test – you could opt for a version fitted with Infiniti’s new 2.2-litre diesel – and it sports a 364bhp 3.5-litre V6 petrol mated to a 50kW electric motor. It tops out at 155mph and reaches 60mph in 5.1 seconds.

To put that into perspective, a BMW M5 will reach 60mph in 4.1 seconds but the Q50S will return a combined MPG of 41.5 and emit 159g/km of CO2. It’s quick and punchy, but it won’t be the 40

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best-seller in the UK – that’ll be the diesel.

What’s the spec like?

It seems to have everything you could want from this type of saloon. The Q50S Hybrid retails at £41,635 and comes absolutely loaded with tech and electric wizardry. The headlines are: full leather upholstery, NASA-developed ‘fatigue free’ front seats, climate control, parking sensors, Bluetooth with streaming and Infiniti’s clever new infotainment system. The latter not only looks neat but works well too – although we weren’t behind the wheel for long so we can’t say how easy it would be to live with.

The Q50S has another crafty little piece of tech too. Called Active Lane Control, the system reads the white lines on the road and keeps the car tracking safely between them.

Any rivals?

Well, it’s the three big guns that make up the biggest competition – namely, BMW’s 3 Series, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Audi A4. There’s no doubt the Infiniti matches the Bavarian threesome in many areas and it does have individuality up its sleeve too. For other left-field choices, there’s also the Volvo S60.

What’s it like to drive?

There’s no doubt it’s smooth and relaxing to drive. Complaints

have been aimed at the Q50S’s steering-by-wires system that can feel artificial. But on our admittedly short test drive, we had little complaint. While it doesn’t match the sheer precision of the 3 Series, the Q50S can be set up for the driver’s tastes – whether sporting or comfort – and is perfectly adequate. A hybrid saloon will spend most of its time navigating city streets and motorways – and for this the Q50 would seem to excel.

The verdict This is a car with some of the tightest shut-lines in the business and seriously impressive build quality. Add in smooth driving dynamics and European styling, the Q50S is a fine car. Whether it’ll make a dent in the executive saloon car market is yet to be seen, but Infiniti deserves to do well with this car.

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LITTLE COURT: OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 30 Mar, 2pm - 5.30pm Crawley, nr Winchester, SO21 2PU A traditional walled country garden, spectacular in spring, with thousands of bulbs, hellebores and snowdrops, and cowslips in the labyrinth. Large beds of perennials in harmonious colours, good lawn. 3-acres incl paddock. Fun for children: tree house, several swings. The Garden is sheltered, has many seats and beautiful views. Field with butterflies.

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