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The False Economy

Melanie Tinson & Tania Houston

My mother was born during wartime and for most of her life had a ‘make do and mend’ attitude.

Recycling was second nature to her, not something she did to be green, and bargain hunting was practically a hobby, particularly in relation to Christmas.

Every January she would buy up cut price Christmas cards and wrapping paper. Car boot sales were a great hunting ground for presents throughout the year and in autumn she’d buy gifts in the sales. I’m really not sure it worked though as by December she’d forgotten what she’d bought and where she’d hidden it and still seemed to be out shopping for even more.

On Christmas morning itself, our unwrapping was supervised. We weren’t allowed to tear the paper and she’d take it from us and carefully fold it up to be used again next year. (Again though, she’d forget she’d done that by the following year and still buy anew.)

I don’t buy many presents in advance though. Once my sister-in-law had her fifth child we diplomatically suggested not buying presents for each other’s children. And if I buy too early for my own – now teenagers – chances are they’ll have already bought something similar themselves or gone off that particular fad long before the big day.

But there’s one economy measure that really does work: stay away from the internet. If you think about it, when you are in a shop, an overflowing basket or a long queue is enough to make you reconsider. Online however, you can browse, ‘add to basket’ and pay without leaving your armchair, meaning it’s too easy to impulse buy. (Yeah right, if I can effect that policy in my own life, I’ll be spending Christmas polishing my halo.)

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Winchester Winchester Cathedral’s Cathedral’s Christmas Christmas Winchester is a must-visit Winchester must-visit destination is foraall those wishing destination foraall those wishing to experience traditional to experience traditional Christmas.

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LIFE BEGINS

Finding Gifts For The “Nothing I Need” Brigade

By Kate McLelland

“Don’t buy me anything. There’s nothing I need.”

Isn’t that the most irritating thing anyone can say to you in the lead-up to Christmas?

Especially after you’ve searched the shops for hours or pored over hundreds of websites, trying to think of a suitable present.

It’s the festive season, and not buying anything just isn’t an option, unless you want to feel like a cross between the Grinch and Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas morning. But what do you get for those friends or family members who genuinely seem to have everything? I’m not talking a mansion, a yacht and a Ferrari: just all the things required for comfortable, everyday living.

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And Another Thing...

by Tom Hughes I knew from Sarah’s desperate phone call that the situation was urgent.

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Tom?”

“Right, let’s just hope it fits. We have to be there for seven!”

“If it’s any consolation, my feedback score is excellent.”

The Chairman’s annual dinner dance is the highlight of our social calendar (the other important dates being Christmas and my Mum coming for Sunday tea) so what to wear is a stress known only to the fairer sex. I on the other hand have no such conundrum, needing only to dust down my penguin suit (although sometimes the previous twelve months over-indulgence can result in a fight to the death with the trousers).

“Right well that’s it. I’m not going. I can’t go.”

So my problems were as nothing compared to Sarah’s. Rushing in from work, she ran upstairs to our bedroom, where on the bed lay her nemesis - the ball gown.

I was half way up the stairs when an ear piercing scream froze me to the spot.

“Tom!” I burst in to see my beloved stuck inside an oversized meringue.

“They’ve sent the wrong dress!”

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I shouted Hannah, our sassy, fifteen year old fashionista. My eyes bored into her as I nodded furiously and said, “Doesn’t that dress look lovely on your Mum?” Hannah, glancing up momentarily from her smartphone, took one look at her Mother and said, “Have you not got anything else?

What about that black one?”

Dragging the Apple of my Eye out onto the landing I said, “Word of advice, don’t ever apply to be a diplomat, will you?”

As Hannah rolled her eyes I heard Sarah call from the bedroom.

“Right that’s it. I’m not going, you can go on your own.”

Disaster loomed. I had to think quick.

“Look, let’s see what Debi says.”

Debi was Sarah’s best friend and my last hope. Hurriedly, I took some pictures.

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With Sarah in the bathroom, I seized my chance as Debi’s messages pinged through. “Sorry hon, that dress is awful!” (delete) “Is there nothing else? What about that gorgeous black -” (delete).

Beep! The taxi arrived. Bustling Sarah into the back of the cab, I handed over her phone.

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James Morrison James Morrison came to fame in 2006 with the hit debut single ‘You Give Me Something’. After a year or two out of the limelight, he’s back with a new single and album. He talked to the Evening Breeze’s Lucy Ambache about fame, fitness and Frozen.

the break anyway and I’ve come back with more energy and I want to do it again, rather than just having to do it.

Where have you been? It has been ages!

<laughs> I think when I came out, it was still quite poppy with a little bit of soul in there. It’s just one of those things. I just did what felt right at the time.

I kind of just wanted some time away. I felt like I was losing my mind a bit. I’d been on tour and making albums constantly for nearly eight years so I just wanted some time off with my kid. She was getting big and I just thought I’d rather live with screwing my career up and having a few years out than being a rubbish dad.

I thought that was only a mum thing!

No I definitely felt it! I needed

What do you think of the current crop of Brits that are doing so well?

Good. They’re good enough to make me feel nervous.

It’s funny that the sound that you had when you established yourself is really “now”. You are almost ‘before your time’.

How has it changed from those days I guess it’s not so ‘sweet’?

The single Demons is far from sweet!

The video’s dark but the message behind the song is I think the opposite. It’s about owning your own demons and not letting them get the better of you. It was quite poignant for me because when I was writing the album, I was close to a point of letting all those things in my head take over - I’m rubbish, I shouldn’t do it, I’m not good enough - they nearly got the better of me. So that song sums up those months of writing.

Your little girl and my little girl both love Frozen! <laughs> She’s over it now, fortunately. I’m so glad You mean there’s light at the end

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I was quite distraught over that period of time. I’ve watched the DVD about 50 times – the first time I watched it I loved it.

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Cllr James Byrnes, Portfolio Holder for Local Economy, said: “Winchester is fortunate to have plenty of independently run restaurants and coffee shops in the city centre to allow business people to mingle after the bus has departed. We would encourage anyone thinking of starting a business, or already running an independent enterprise, to come along and make new contacts.”Winchester

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The Winchester Uke NEW Jam Listing Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Railway, 3 St. Pauls Hill, Winchester, SO22 5AE You don’t have to be a uke player to join in. We welcome any stringed instrument or if you fancy playing a bit of purcussion, having a sing or just want to listen then come along...

SEWING AND UPHOLSTERY Every Mon, Thurs & Fri 9am to 4pm Peter Symonds College, Winchester SO22 6DR For a full range of our sewing and upholstery courses and workshops please see the website To enrol please call 01962 889547 http://ace.psc.ac.uk/courses/leisure.

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL Littleton Pre-School Mon,Wed, Thurs, Fri 8:30am12:15pm (or 3pm Wed) Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall, The Hall Way, Littleton Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6QL Established in 1975, Littleton PreSchool is close to Winchester and is run by the community, supported by staff, voluntary helpers and a parental management committee. www.littletonpreschool.com SOCIAL & TALKS Associated with the WI, but our membership is typically aged 40 to 60. Our monthly meeting takes place at The Hundred Mens Hall, St Cross Hospital on the third week of the month alternately Mondays and Tuesdays. Talks held from interesting speakers. www.kitchendancers. co.uk SOCIAL GROUP, 40+ CHEARS! is a welcoming and inclusive meet-up group for active adults with a positive view of life and interests in many shared activities. CHEARS! friendly socialites are mainly in our 40’s & 50’s (we have no age restriction).

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SOCIAL GROUP, 25 - 25 This group is aimed at anyone roughly in the 25 to 35 age range.

Social events each month. Come along, make new friends, have, do stuff! www.meetup.com/winchesteryoung-professionals SOCIAL GROUP, 20 - 40 Winchester Circle of Friends is a friendly social club, for like-minded individuals aimed at singles and couples in and around Winchester aged from mid-20s to mid-40s.

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No booking required. Adults -£8, Children 3-12 & Senior Citizens £5, Children under 3 – Free 0118 971 3330 www. ukwolf.org SINGLES NIGHT Winchester Science Centre, SO21 1HZ 13 Nov, 7pm Enjoy canapés, a welcome drink, a planetarium show and a range of activities. Cost includes a curry (including vegetarian option) cooked in the onsite cafe. There will be a range of fun introductory games and time to mingle with others. £20pp. www. winchestersciencecentre.org

THE ECHO OF ANGELS 13 Nov, 7.30pm All Saints’ Church, Farley, SP5 1AH Portsmouth Cathedral Choir in concert. Tickets £10 from Salisbury Playhouse 01722 320333 www.farleymusic.co.uk BLACK TO WHITE – PRINTMAKERS’ EXHIBITION 14th Nov - 10th Jan, Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 10am 5pm, Sun 11am - 3pm The Discovery Centre, SO23 8SB. Four artists Kate Dicker, Anne Hayward, Howard Phipps and Ann Tout exhibit wood engravings with drawings, monotypes, publications and bookbinding. www.hants.gov.uk/wdc 01962 873610 or 01962 873603 WINCHESTER WRITERS’ FESTIVAL 14 November, 10am-4.30pm University of Winchester, Sparkford Rd, SO22 4NR Writing Workout! Flex your writing muscles in a series of guided writing exercises.

Each 45-minute session will focus on a different aspect such as character, setting, building tension, using objects, writing strong dialogue and narrative point of view. Experienced tutors will guide you.

Suitable for beginners as well as more established writers. £50 per person for the whole day. www.writersfestival.co.uk WINCHESTER DESIGN DAY 14 Nov, 10-2.30pm Discovery Centre, SO23 8SB Admission is free and you can chat to as many architects as you like – just bring any photos, drawings, and plans that will help you to outline your project to them and be inspired. sarah. miller@riba.org 0118 987 4900

WHEN WE ARE MARRIED 14-21 Nov, 7.45pm (not Sun) (2.30pm on 21 Nov) Chesil Theatre, Winchester A silver wedding anniversary is a special occasion. Three couples, upright citizens all, gather to celebrate when they were married by the same vicar in the same chapel on the same day. The happy party is brought to a sudden halt by a shocking revelation. Tickets £10-£15 from www.chesiltheatre.org.uk VINTAGE FAIR & TEA ROOMS 15 Nov, 10-4pm Alton Assembly Rooms, High Street, GU34 1BA There will be stalls selling vintage and retro goods – clothing, kitchen wear, small pieces of furniture, toys, ornaments and so much more.

Refreshments available. Free entry. 01420 82203 www. altonassemblyrooms.com CURDRIDGE AMATEUR DRAMA PRODUCTION 24-28 November 7:45pm Curdridge Reading Rooms SO32 2HE Play: Cash On Delivery. Come to see a rib-tickling, marvelous farce. £8.50 /£6.00 concessions Tuesday only. 0781 300 5905 WINE FESTIVAL WINCHESTER 27-29 Nov Winchester Guildhall, SO23 9GH Featuring hundreds of wines to sample, from local producers and top wine estate around the world. £25 per ticket from www. thewinefestival.co.uk MAGICAL CHRISTMAS AT FINKLEY DOWN FARM 27 Nov - 24 Dec Finkley Down, SP11 6NF It’s a Magical Christmas at Finkley Down Farm. The Elves ...Continued on page 54 53

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will take you on an adventure and stamp your Santa Passport at each activity. Watch out for our amazing snow machines and of course visit Father Christmas in his Magical Grotto, each child receives a toy. www. finkleydownfarm.co.uk CRAFT SHOW 28 Nov, 10-4.30pm Alresford Community Centre, SO24 9AG Crafts will include bee products including honey and skin care, sewing, door harps, silk floral arrangements, traditional decoupage work, fused glasswork, beaded and semi-precious stone jewellery, wood tuning, cards, original watercolours, door harps and photography. 01252 724968 WRAPPED UP FESTIVE FOOD & GIFT FAIR 28 Nov, 10-4PM The Lights, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH An opportunity to get ahead in the present buying game as you browse the many craft, food and gift stalls at the annual Christmas Fair. Children can get creative at our free festive activity table.

Free face painting or glitter tattoos. Free Entry. 01264 368368 VINTAGE FAIR 29 Nov Ageas Bowl, Botley Road, SO30 3XH Over 120 stalls selling a huge spectrum of all things retro and vintage. Live music all day from Rockin’ The Joint - a true rockabilly band. 07515 175573 AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS 4 & 5 Dec, 7pm All Saints’ Church, Farley, SP5 1AH Hilary Sharland (mezzo-soprano), Farley Chorale – Pitton School Choir. Directed by Simon McEnery. £10 from Salisbury Playhouse 01722 320333 www.farleymusic.co.uk 54

WINTER FAYRE 5 Dec, 10.30-2pm St Lawrence in the Square, Winchester Raising funds for the Trinity Centre and Churches Together Night Shelter. Stalls, Messy Church Area, raffle, refreshments, free entry.

WINCHESTER BOOK FAIR 5 Dec, 10-4pm Winchester Discovery Centre, SO23 8SB Founded more than thirty years ago the Winchester book fair attracts dealers from all over Hampshire. www. winchesterbookfair.com CRAFT & GIFT MARKET 5 Dec, 10-4pm The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH Free to enter, quality and not on the high street Craft and Gift Market. Jewellery, handbags, leather goods, metal goods, textiles, beauty products, art, cards.

ANDOVER RECORD & CD FAIR 5 Dec, 10-4pm The Lights, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH Free entry to browse 100s and 1000s of Records, DVDs & CDs - Rock, Metal, Pop, Punk, Jazz, Psych, R & Roll, Indie, Reggae, Soul, Electronica, Dance Vinyl 12” and Drum & Base.

WATERCRESS LINE SANTA SPECIALS 5 & 6 Dec, 12 & 13 Dec, 19-23 Dec, 24 Dec The Mid Hants Railway, SO24 9JG See Santa on a steam train as you take a one hour round trip through the scenic Hampshire countryside. Santa visits every child at their seat with a special gift. Depart from Alresford on a round trip to Medstead and back, or depart from Alton on a round trip to Ropley and back. (B) www.watercressline.co.uk

ALTON YULETIDE FESTIVAL 6 Dec High Street, GU34 1BD Christmas market and festivities.

SNOWFLAKE TRAIL & CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRAIL 12 Dec, 10-4pm Enham Trust, SP11 6JS Families follow the snowflakes around the pretty village of Enham Alamein, meeting the elves along the way. Once all of the snowflakes have been visited the children will then visit Santa, receiving a small Christmas gift. £4.00 entry per child £1.00 entry per adult (for entry into the shopping village if not with a child only) (B) 01264 645817 yvonne.campbell@ enhamtrust.org.uk TEST VALLEY BRASS 13 Dec, 7pm The Lights, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH Test Valley Brass present an evening of festive musical entertainment featuring a number of toe-tapping tunes and sing-along favourites. www. thelights.org.uk 01264 368368 MIDWINTER STONEHENGE WALK 20 Dec, 1pm to 4pm Tombs Road CarPar(Larkhill) at OS grid ref SU 14382 43626 (nearest postcode SP4 8NB) A National Trust event. On the midwinter solstice, explore the ancient monuments of the Stonehenge landscape. This walk is around three and a half miles. Booking Essential. 0844 249 1895. Accompanied children welcome, free. Dogs on leads welcome.

Cedar Lawn Nursing Home

This stately manor house sits in pleasant grounds 1 mile from the bustling market town of Romsey on the edge of the New Forest.

Standards which are maintained by selecting staff who complement their training and experience with patience and understanding.

Registered for general nursing care, respite and palliative care for residents over 50, the original house has been modernised and refurbished to retain

This ensures residents needs are met with sympathy and concern for their individuality and self esteem.

its comfort and character whilst incorporating the very latest equipment expected of a modern nursing home.

The result is a charming â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;country house hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; atmosphere coupled with the very highest standards of care.

They are in reality paying guests, and it is our intent that our residents receive the highest standards of care without ever having to ask.

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