Discover Winchester November/December 2013

Winchester Edition inc Kingsworthy | Littleton | South Wonston

Nov/Dec 2013

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Video Tips p8 | Life List p10 Fun Quiz p12 | Health p14 Gardening p18 | Short Story p29 Puzzles p30 | Hampshire Walks p32 The Better Life p34 | What’s On p36 Finance p42 | Advertisers Index p44

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Hello again If, like me, you live in an area with oak trees you must have noticed the abundance of acorns this year. It’s like walking on marbles, there are so many. I caught something on the BBC’s Countryfile programme about it and found out the reason. 2012 was the second wettest winter on record which we may not have appreciated but the trees did apparently.

Furthermore 2013 is the oak’s ‘mast’ year whereby to ensure their species survival, they produce an abundant harvest. It’s also a mast year for beech and sweet chestnut too, so Mother Nature is seizing the window of opportunity in a big way this year.

As a result, to avoid the cattle and ponies gorging - and poisoning themselves, five hundred pigs were put out to pannage in the New Forest, double the number of this time last year. So happy pigs, healthy cattle and pigs and enough conkers for all.

Still on the subject of trees, it’s been a blustery month with many fallen trees and debris on the ground. Great news for tree surgeons and fencing companies (you’ll find both in here) but a word of warning to dog owners.

It’s tempting to pick up all these sticks and throw them for an eager dog. But Melanie learned the hard way when her dog impaled himself on a thin and sharp stick which she’d tossed into the bushes. After removing an 8 inch stick from his throat, specialist surgery and Melanie Tania the seriously hefty bill (very fortunately Tinson Houston she was insured), he survived. It’s rubber sticks and balls only from now on.

Ending on a more festive note, holly bushes particularly flush with ripe, red (and poisonous!) berries is another sign of a previous wet winter rather than that of a freezing winter ahead; there’s no truth in the old wives tale.

Until the new year.

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by James Smith Make your home movies shine

Are your holiday or home movies sending everyone to sleep? Here are some straightforward tips to make them sparkle.

Believe it’s Possible Yes, it is possible to transform your works of video blandness into sprightly creations that will inspire your family and impress your friends. You don’t even need the latest HD camera wizardry, just a little technique and patience.

Common Myths There is a school of thought that suggests expensive film and video cameras will produce captivating films but the real skill of course, is how you use the equipment you have at your disposal to create an informative or interesting film.

Even camera phones and small consumer video camcorders can produce impressive results if you work within their limitations.

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multimillion-dollar blockbusters to great effect.

Your aim should be to obtain a video camera and start practicing.

Remember that regardless of equipment, the process of filmmaking (and ‘videography’) has some standard techniques that can be applied whether you’re a keen home moviemaker or a big time film producer.

Basics Before we look at some camera techniques, let’s leap ahead to the final result for a moment, and the most common sin: making your film too long. If you shoot a five-minute video and make your friends wait for the ‘good bit’ at four minutes in, you will have lost your audience after minute one.

So, above all other rules, ensure your film is just a collection of those ‘good bits’ and nothing else. Cut out all the superfluous footage – it might be a painful process, but it has to be done.

Story Although your holiday video or home movie might have a simple goal - to show the kids playing on the beach or granddad putting

up the Christmas decorations you should think ahead about the story you wish to put across.

Consider that old classic: the beginning, the middle, and the end. Perhaps granddad could be approaching the house with a big carrier bag, and we’re not quite sure what’s going to happen (the beginning); then see him at work decorating the tree with the contents of the bag (the middle); and finally, a shot of him standing proudly beside the decorated tree with a big smile (the end). The addition of a simple storyline will encourage interest from your audience, much more so than if you show a series of abstract shots leading nowhere in particular.

Composition The great thing about working with video is that many of the principles of stills photography apply. So pick up any book on the subject and think about framing and composing your shots. Keep the horizon level, try not to cut people’s heads off in the frame, keep distracting details (‘clutter’) out of the shot if possible, and keep the camera at eye level.

Light Harsh light is a videographer’s nightmare, so shooting at midday with the sun bearing down from directly above will cast unflattering shadows under the eyes of your subjects. Try to move people into softer light, perhaps in a leafy area or under some other shade. Similarly inside, be sure that people’s faces are gently lit, but also be careful that they are not silhouetted by strong backlight, such as standing against a window.

Audio Many wonderful videos are ruined by unintelligible audio. The Best Man’s speech that’s inaudible because the cameraman was seated next to a child rustling sweet papers, or a guest muttering in the background. The answer to this is to move closer

to the subject, or even buy an external microphone that can be positioned very near to the subject with a cable back to the camera.

Editing Editing the footage cutting it into useable sections and placing it into sequence - is a great way to eliminate all of those boring shots that we mentioned before to create an engaging film with that all-important storyline. Some cameras provide an editing facility, but this can be rather fiddly, so you might want to load the footage onto a computer and edit it with a program such as Movie Maker. Try to keep it simple. Too many tricks and colourful transitions can make for a distracting and garish

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Grandparenthood gives you the opportunity to experience things a second time around, only with a more relaxed attitude. Take, for example, the traditional festive fare of the school nativity. It all seems so familiar - the little stage, the squeaky curtains and the delightfully squeaky children.

Even so, be on your guard. Technology and society in general may have moved on, but some thoughts shouldn’t be voiced: Don’t mind me filming like this, everyone. It’s all above board - I can show you my DBS certificate.

The wardrobe department has done a brilliant job with Mary. She actually looks pregnant. Oh, I see...slow metabolism.

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I wonder if they could speed it up a bit? Only I wanted to get home in time for Corrie.

I must say I was surprised to see King Herod being tried for war crimes, especially with a show of hands from the audience for the final verdict.

Overall, it’s been a pretty balanced performance.

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Christmas 1. Who played the title character in The Runaway Bride, the 2006 Doctor Who Christmas special?

2. Which “Santa” is the capital city of Tenerife?

3. In the song The Twelve Days Of Christmas, what is the first gift mentioned that involves humans?

4. In sport, what type of races are started using an electronic device known as a Christmas Tree because of all its coloured lights?

5. In 2004, Janette Tough was injured in a fall while performing in the pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk. What is her one word catchphrase?

6. According to the lyrics of the song Frosty The Snowman, what part of Frosty’s face was made from a button or buttons? His eyes, his nose or his mouth?

7. Over a number of years, who received a 50 pence piece, a toothpick and a tissue as Christmas presents from Mr and Mrs Dursley?

8. True or False... Tinsel was originally made from shreds of tin?

9. Where in London did Elisabeth Beresford take her children for a walk one Boxing Day when one of them pronounced the name of this place wrong, giving her the inspiration for a group of fictional characters?

10. In the film Gremlins, Randall Peltzer buys a Mogwai as a Christmas present for his son. What three rules is he told to abide by when looking after it?

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Fighting the Flu and Combating Colds Your throat is sore, you can’t breathe through your nose and the only thing you want to do is watch TV all day under a duvet.

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although you feel very tired.

Both are highly contagious infections caused by viruses and there are only two ways to combat them, avoiding contact and boosting your immune system.

A cold: • Symptoms come on gradually • You feel worse on days 1 - 2, and usually better in a week • It doesn’t often cause a temperature or it’s brief and mild (not above 38°C) • Your nose tends to be painful, irritated and red • You will feel unwell, but not overwhelmingly tired • Sometimes you may also suffer from eye irritation, ear pressure or earache, mild headache and mild muscle pain.

Avoiding Contact Think how many surfaces you touch; door handles, stair rails, taps, keypads when we enter our PIN. Now consider how many people have touched them before you.

• Clean high-contact surfaces regularly and thoroughly • Clean your hands regularly and thoroughly, especially after touching your nose or mouth • Don’t share cutlery or cups • Cold and flu sufferers need their own hand towel or disposable paper towels • Use tissues; throwing them away immediately prevents virus-laden droplets escaping into the air.

The flu: • Symptoms come on very rapidly • You usually feel worse after 2 or 3 days in, but improve after 5 or 6 days • You may have a temperature of 38°C or above, which comes on suddenly and can make you sweat, or give you ‘the chills’ • Your cough tends to be dry and chesty • Headaches are very common; muscles and joints may ache badly • You may develop diarrhoea • You may have difficulty sleeping,

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Boosting your immune system If you have a medical condition which can make flu more serious, or are over 65, pregnant or a carer, you should be offered the flu vaccine every autumn.

There are also many foods and supplements that claim to help.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid):There is no evidence that it prevents colds; but a regular daily dose may reduce how long your infection lasts and its severity.

Zinc: Zinc appears to lessen symptoms and speed up recovery, if taken from the start. Sources: wheat germ, eggs, seafood.

Garlic: Only one study has shown it prevents a cold or flu; once you’re infected, there’s no proof garlic helps. Leave for 20 minutes after peeling and chopping to activate its immune boosting enzymes.

Echinacea: A variety of preparations have been trialled with differing results. Some trials show that Echinacea takers are 30% less likely to develop a cold but there’s little evidence it helps once you’re ill.

Glutathione and bioflavonoid: These help to maintain a healthy immune system, although there’s no cold or flu fighting evidence yet.

Glutathione sources: watermelon, broccoli, cabbage. Bioflavonoid sources: cherries, green peppers, red onions.

Selenium: Low levels of selenium have been linked to developing more severe flu, so maintain healthy levels. Sources: fish, nuts, mushrooms.

Saline (salt water): Saline drops and sprays can reduce congestion and remove virus and bacteria particles.

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Fruit Planting This time of year is perfect for planting fruit

The garden may be quieter than usual at this time of year, and it’s certainly not likely to be yielding vast quantities of crops, but this near dormant time is perfect for planting fruit.

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There’s nothing like growing your own fruit but you may have been put off thinking that it’s too difficult to manage, too time-consuming or requires an orchard rather than an average sized garden or back yard.

Don’t dismay - you can grow fruit trees in surprisingly small spaces, training them to espaliers (so that they have several sets of horizontal arms), cordons (as single main stems grown at an angle), fans (with their branches trained in to a fan shape) or as step-overs (trained so that they make a neat edging for a bed or border about 45cm or so above ground level). You could also use a fruit tree to create a decorative and later a wonderfully productive arch. At this time of year you can buy fruit trees which are great value because they are sold ‘bare root’, lifted from a field and not container grown. I find these establish particularly well and because you usually obtain them from a specialist supplier or nursery, the range of varieties available is second to none.

You can either buy one year old ‘maidens’ and train these

yourself, or if you want to save time, you can often buy trained or part trained forms.

When you are choosing fruit trees it’s essential to get them on the right rootstock as this determines the ultimate size and vigour of the tree. Apples are particularly complicated, but as a rule, for step-overs, cordons, dwarf bushes and trees in containers try the extremely dwarfing but somewhat tricky M27. But beware of weak varieties or any tree grown on this rootstock in a poor soil as it may well fail. For bush, cordon, espaliers and half-standard try the easier to look after dwarfing rootstock M26 and for a cordon or espalier on a poor soil, for arches and for bush trees try the semi-dwarfing MM106.

You will need to choose the varieties you grow so that they can pollinate each other (if there is no suitable pollinator in the vicinity you will not get fruit) and on the basis of the taste and texture of the fruit and how well it stores. A good nursery will give you all the advice you need. If possible try fruits grown in other people’s gardens or perhaps even

at the nursery itself, as that way you will be able to invest in some of the more unusual varieties and find the perfect combination of sweetness, texture and aroma that suits you. If you have space, it is good to grow apples for cooking as well as eating, or look out for those described as ‘dual purpose’, meaning they make very passable cookers as well as dessert apples.

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All too often fruits such as red, black and white currants and gooseberries are highly priced in the supermarkets and can be of average quality too.

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“It’s Behind You!” December and January are wonderful times to take children to the theatre with a host of pantomines to choose from and other Christmas themed performances. But tickets go quickly so to avoid disappointment get booked up early.

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11 Dec 2013 to 5 Jan 2014 Theatre Royal, Winchester Box Office: 01962 840 440 Can the Seven Dwarfs help Snow White, or will they come up short? Will the Wicked Queen prove to be rotten to the core when it comes to the crunch?

And will the castle cook, Dame Dolly Dollop, and her silly son Muddles have the recipe for success or are they just cooking

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7 Dec 2013 to 5 Jan 2014 The Pavilion, Bournemouth Box Office: 0844 576 3000 Winner of the ‘Sexiest Male’ soap star award for the past four years, Scott Maslen, better known as Jack Branning in Eastenders, is stepping out of the square and onto the Pavilion stage as the evil (but sexy) Abanazar. Scott is of course also very well known as DS Phil Hunter from The Bill, and for his long run on Strictly Come Dancing.

Joining is Bobby Crush will be bringing over 40 years’ worth of musical, acting and television presenting experience and playing the part of the much loved Widow Twankey.

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9 Dec 2013 to 5 Jan 2014 Kings Theatre, Southsea Box Office: 023 9282 8282 Danniella Westbrook, best known as Samantha Mitchell in Eastenders will play Fairy Sparkle.

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and Dancing on Ice in 2010. Christopher Maloney 2012 X-factor finalist, will sweep Sleeping Beauty off her feet as the Prince.

Returning to the Kings is Lynne McGranger, Australian Home and Away soap star to play the villain everyone loves to hate, wicked fairy godmother ‘Carabosse’. Tony Adams who played Adam Chance in Crossroads and Dr. Neville Bywaters in General Hospital is also returning and will join us as King Egbert the Oval.

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The Nutcracker

5 Dec 2013 to 12 Jan 2014 The Nuffield, Southampton Box Office: 023 8067 1771 No children’s season would be complete without a classic family Christmas show and this year is no disappointment: Based on the original tale by E.T.A Hoffman, this family play is a feast of colour, song and fantasy. Without a sugar plum fairy in sight, this darkly magical story is the ultimate Christmas show!

Aladdin

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Robin Hood

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The Perfect Gift Craig had never been in a long term relationship before. If he’d known way back in October when he first started seeing Tansy that she would still be around in December, he might have planned things better.

saving up to buy a particular pair of football boots. Craig realised he faced the first big test of his relationship: which to choose - the boots, which he loved, or Tansy, whom he rather liked.

To her credit Tansy had shown no signs over the last few weeks of either being annoying or being annoyed with him. Not only did she laugh at his jokes, she never complained when he played computer games all evening, and would even turn up on the frostiest of Sunday mornings to watch him play football. Craig didn’t like to jinx it but thought it was all going extraordinarily well.

A Saturday spent Christmas shopping in town was no fun for even the most committed boyfriend. The shops were crowded and hot, but Craig came prepared. He congratulated himself for subtly asking Tansy what she might like for Christmas, and was very pleased with her for hinting that she might like a new bag to go with her Christmas party outfit.

That was until the other day when, over the phone, Tansy dropped a bombshell. Her exact words were:

Initially Craig believed that buying a bag could not be difficult, but after almost an hour trawling the department store, his confidence waned. He discovered that bags came in many sizes, colours and prices, and he realised that all he really knew about lady’s bags was that, according to his Gran, you were never supposed to look inside them. He regretted not paying more attention to Tansy’s taste in bags.

“Do you mind if we give the cinema a miss tonight? I’m saving up to buy you something special for Christmas”.

Three thoughts struck Craig as he hung up – the first was that Tansy still expected to be his girlfriend at Christmas and that was two whole weeks away, the second was that he had a bonus night off from boyfriend duty, and thirdly that if he hoped to still be seeing Tansy on Boxing Day he would also have to buy her a present, and he hadn’t budgeted for that.

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In need of a break from all those bags, Craig headed to the Sports department. Here it was less crowded and the air-conditioning was welcoming. Across the room on a Perspex plinth he saw his dream football boots beckoning; they were truly an object of

beauty and Craig experienced a bittersweet ache. Underneath the stand he noticed a sign which read ‘Free bag with every purchase’.

Free bag? Craig’s mouth went dry.

Beside the sign was a black fabric drawstring bag, of the type he used to keep his school swimming kit in. Black, he remembered his Gran saying, goes with everything; could it go with Tansy’s Christmas party outfit? It was a good size, she could easily fit her purse and even her swimming kit in it. It was waterproof, which was also a bonus. He wondered if she would mind that it said ‘I Love Sport’ in red writing on it? Red was a very festive colour, and, he reasoned, she could always turn it inside out if she didn’t like that detail.

Half an hour later, a triumphant Craig boarded the bus home carrying his brand new boots in Tansy’s bag. This Christmas, he thought, was going to be the best Christmas ever.

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Through the Woods at Ampfield This walk is suitable for walking or off-road cycling. If you are cycling however be aware that there are quite a few gates to go through and a steep hill.

The paths do become very muddy in winter although if the weather is near or below freezing it will be fine. If you are walking you would be advised to take a change of shoes with you for the car journey home.

You can start from (and possibly finish at!) the Potters Heron Hotel.

You can also park on the road near the off road start of the walk (on Knapp Lane or Claypit Road), but this is a residential area so if you do decide to do that, please be considerate of the residents.

homes – look for a gate on the left with a bridleway sign. Take the path back into the forest.

With the hotel on your left walk along the main road as if heading towards Romsey. Approximately half a mile along there is a right turn into Claypit Rd or if you miss that turning Knapp Lane just at Ampfield School is fine too. At the end of Claypit Rd turn right onto Knapp Lane and go right to the end until you see a small no entry sign. On your left you will now see a five bar gate and a Forestry Commission sign which is the start of your walk.

Follow the path for some distance further on until you come to another five bar gate. There is a left and right option but don’t take either of these, but instead go across on the diagonal and follow the path round to the right.

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Keep going on the path until you reach a gate where you can see a large field on the other side. Turn right and then almost immediately left along the field boundary.

At the next crossroads straight across.

When you reach a gate where there is another field, just look slightly to the left across the field and you’ll see another five bar gate. Head over to this and after the gate you’ll walk up a hill.

When you go through another gate and there are a couple of cottages, just follow the road ahead and you’ll eventually arrive at the main A3090 road.

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THE BETTER LIFE

The Jolly and the Lively

By Derek Thompson

In our village the festive season starts early - though not as early as in some shops. At the beginning of December two trees are set up and festooned with lights. Our Festive Fayre (I’m still not sure why it’s spelt that way) is timed to allow for the vagaries of Royal Mail, and is an event both communal and competitive.

Alliances and feuds are renewed like wedding vows, with a mixture of enthusiasm and ceremony.

Table spaces are as hotly contested as parking spaces, and as arbitrarily assigned by the committee. Stalls include a lot of handicrafts and self-sufficiency - woodturning, preserves, knitwear, cakes, beading and, of course, a profusion of plants and produce, which are silently - and sometimes not so silently critiqued by villagers and visitors taking a turn.

Still, by the time the mulled wine and mince pies start to circulate, there’s a rosy glow of one kind or another and peace is restored - at least until the village quiz that evening.

Meantime, the raffle is a perfect example of recycling. Some residents on receiving their prizes must immediately plot to gift-wrap them for the following year. This explains the skin lotion we won that was five years past its best before date.

Closer to Christmas Day there is also a candlelit procession to the chapel, with a host of glowing jam jars lighting the way.

One year someone dressed up as a snowman, but it unnerved the children - and one elderly resident.

Cometh the hour, cometh the quiz. Few villagers let me forget my first quiz, where, having only recently swapped my townie sensibilities for a straw hat, I’d never heard of potato chitting.

Or that I insisted bananas are herbs (look it up if you don’t believe me), so technically it’s a fruit and herb salad. Many of the quiz questions are horticultural, so tough luck if you’re not up to speed in the garden. Teams can be mixed but are generally based on: family ties, neighbourly proximity, previous success, or arriving late and fitting in where you can. It all begins jovially although once the rhubarb wine and other homemade concoctions kick in it can become a little heated and heckly. The difference between pictures of begonias and pelargoniums has never mattered more.

Anne and I have avoided the carol service ever since ‘pulpit-gate’, when we ended up gazing down upon the congregation due to a shortage of seating. Anecdotally, I heard that one or two villagers thought we lowered the tone visually and audibly.

By the time people roll out of the village hall, singing songs of joy as they go, the Christmas trees are at their twinkliest. Just as well because we only have two street lamps in the village.

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In my book, winter is a time for thanksgiving, planning next year’s garden and reflection. We check the anti-frost fleece around the penstamon, passionflower and mesembryanthemum (try saying all that after a festive glass of port), and also take vulnerable plants and the dahlia bulbs indoors if things become chilly.

One lesson we learned the hard way was not to have brussel sprouts and jerusalem artichokes together at the Christmas table.

Let’s just leave it at that. Merry Christmas!

Derek Thompson is a writer and humourist based in the West Country. His writing blog can be found at www.alongthewritelines. blogspot.com and he is also a regular at www.strictlywriting. blogspot.com

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CHRISTMAS AT MARWELL 23 Nov – 24 Dec (various dates) Marwell Wildlife, Colden Common, SO21 Magical fun for all the family, meet Mrs Claus, the elves and Santa in the classic setting of enchanted Marwell Hall. 01962 777 407 or visit http://www.marwell.org.uk/ christmas/ for more info.

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Eastleigh. At The Mayor of Eastleigh will switch on the town’s 2013 Christmas lights, followed by free fireworks. 02380688045 for info. www.eastleightc.co.uk/ Events/c-1-12.htm ART, CRAFT and GIFT FAYRE 24 Nov, 10am – 4pm University of Southampton, Staff Social Centre, University Road, SO17 1BJ Over 120 stands with cards, handmade crafts, jewellery, pottery, prints, handbags and more.

Admission £2 with children under 10 free. Refreshments available. www.southampton.ac.uk/ hospitality AIRCRAFT ENTHUSIAST AND MODEL SHOW 24 Nov Museum of Army Flying, SO20 8DY This event proves popular every year with scores of modellers and enthusiasts being lured by the numerous stalls containing books, magazines, photographs, aviation memorabilia and and modelling equipment. £5 entry. www. armyflying.com GREAT CHRISTMAS BAKE-OFF AND CHRISTMAS FAYRE 7 Dec, 10am – midday Crossfield Hall, Broadwater Lane, SO51 8GL Romsey and Wellow friends of Cancer Research UK are calling all bakers and cake decorators. £1 entry, with both adult and children’s categories with judging between 10am – 11.30am. Also Father Christmas, stalls, games and the Abbey School Choir. Info from Facebook - Romsey and Wellow Friends of Cancer Research UK, or email cdownshome@aol.com.

THE SWAN QUEEN’S BALL – CHRISTMAS AT MOTTISFONT 30 Nov – 5 Jan Near Romsey, SO51 0LP (sat nav SO51 0LN) Come on a magical journey as you prepare for the Swan Queen’s ball, through a winter wonderland of

beautiful trees, decorated rooms and stunning evening gowns from Talons & Tiaras. 01794 334 020 or mottisfontabbey@nationaltrust. org.uk STORYWORLD 1 Dec, 11am and 1pm Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, SO23 8SB StoryWorld is a magical introduction to children’s theatre. Suitable for all the family, StoryWorld is home to many a tale, a story or a yarn, woven with words, puppets, music and song. Hear tales, sing songs, make and play in our immersive magical world. Cost: £5 each or family of up to five for £15. 01962 873603.

FAMILY HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS AT HAMPSHIRE RECORD OFFICE 5 Dec, 2pm – 4pm Hampshire Record Office, Sussex Street, SO23 8TH Find your ancestors in the archives at Hampshire Record Office. Access Hampshire family history sources on microfilm/fiche and some for England and Wales. All you need to know to begin researching your family tree. £12, with advanced booking required. Visit www.hants. gov.uk/archives CANDLELIT CAROL CONCERT 7 Dec, 7.00pm Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5DQ Enjoy a traditional Christmas Carol Concert performed by local artists and sing along to your favourites, followed by mince pies and sherry.

All proceeds to ‘Friends of Royal Victoria Country Park’. Tickets £5 adults, £3.50 children available on 023 8045 5157.

CHRISTMAS CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR – WINCHESTER 7, 14, 17 Dec, 2.30pm Departing from the City Museum, The Square, SO23 9ES Join an official city guide for a stroll around Winchester’s decorated streets and enjoy a city highlights tour with a seasonal flavour. Adults only, £4.50. 01962 840 500

CRAFT FAYRE 7 Dec 10am to 4pm Guildhall, Winchester See page 40 NAOMI HOUSE SANTA RUN 2013 8 Dec, 9.30am registration, 10.30am race starts O’Neills, SO23 9AP Could you walk, jog or run 5km in order to raise money for Naomi House? You don’t have to be a trained athlete or Olympian, you just have to be dedicated, enthusiastic, and full of the festive spirit! Registration at O’Neill’s Winchester and the race starts at the top of the High Street. Register online at http://www.naomihouse. org.uk/events/showevent/santafun-run2013 or call 01962 760060.

ALRESFORD ART AND CRAFT SHOW 8 and 14 Dec, 10am – 4.30pm Alresford Community Centre, West Street, SO24 9AG Crafts will include stained glass, traditional decoupage, beaded

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HILLIER GARDENS: GRAND BAUBLE HUNT 14 Dec – 5 Jan, 10am Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, SO51 0QA Follow the trail around the Gardens to find out if our hero Robinson Crusoe manages to defeat the mighty sea monster.

Will Blackheart the Pirate manage to steal the treasure map? £2.00 per child, normal admission applies to accompanying adults.

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Crafty Women at Christmas Clever craftswomen from Hampshire are holding a contemporary art and craft fayre, in the Guildhall, Winchester. They will be offering a variety of handmade gifts such as Swarovski crystal jewellery, sterling silver, fused glass, fabric,felt jewellery, hand painted lizard prints and water colour pictures, handmade cards, picture framing, wood carving, herbal soaps and toiletries, floristry, handmade chocolates, baby clothes and toys, upholstery, fabric boards, cushions and bunting, handmade paper and gingerbread houses.

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Get Creative with a Winter Workshop Bell Street gallery, Rum’s Eg of Romsey are inviting everybody to get creative and festive in their new Winter Workshop programme that runs until February 2014. The progressive Hampshire art and craft gallery, who hosted a number of successful adult and family craft workshops this Summer, are offering all day sessions that will explore a range of art and craft techniques.

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Let’s face it, saving money is hard, but it doesn’t have to be a chore. Here are a few ways to save money without even realising it.

Pay yourself first Set up a standing order from your current account to a savings account on the day after your wages are paid. That way it’s like you never had the money in the first place, so now it’s tucked away earning interest in your savings account and you won’t miss it.

Get cash back If you use a cashback credit card or do your shopping through cashback websites, make sure that you put it straight in your savings account.

The best cashback credit card at the moment is the American Express Platinum Cashback card (bear in mind, you need a decent credit rating to be given this card).

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Spend one pay rise behind If you are fortunate enough to receive a pay rise, you might be tempted to increase your spending. Don’t. Instead, try and stick to the smaller budget you’re used to, and put the extra pay into your savings account. In fact, change your monthly standing order.

Set up a bad habits box It could be a swear box or a chocolate, fast food or crisps box. Whatever your secret, or not so secret, naughtiness is, fine yourself something when you indulge.

Come up with an amount that suits you – 10p or £1 – and stick it in the bad habits box. Putting the money in the box each time you succumb will help you kick the habit so you can save money and help yourself lose weight at the same time.

Start your own in-house Laundromat Put a jar next to your washing machine (and dryer if you have one) and ‘charge’ yourself every time you use it. Again, it’s up to you how much you charge but after a few months you should have a decent amount to pour into your savings account.

Travel smart If you drive or take public transport to work, that costs money. Find a cheaper - or free alternative and then you can put the savings away.

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TrainDelays (www.traindelays. co.uk ) is a website that does all the leg work for you and completes the claims process so all you have to do is register with your journey details for free.

Be the agent for your friends Be the one to book group holidays – you could be given a discount or even a whole holiday for free for yourself.

If you go out for a meal with your friends regularly, book it. If you use a site like Toptable.com you’ll receive better deals at fantastic restaurants anyway, and you earn points every time you book.

Plus if you have a car, join up to car-sharing websites like Liftshare or National Carshare or just arrange to give friends lifts. Once again, any money they give you for petrol should go straight into your savings pot.

Keep an eye on coins Spare change can be annoying especially if coins are rattling around in the bottom of your bag or worse, the washing machine but they do all add up.

Pull all the cushions from the sofa; check in pots in the back of cupboards, on shelves and under the bed and who knows how much you could discover.

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