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EASTLEIGH FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS SEPTEMBER WITH BEST OF BRITISH 22 July–19 August The Point is delighted to launch its third annual Eastleigh Film Festival which runs 26th September – 1st October. With sixteen films from seven decades to be screened across six days, this year’s event is bigger and better than ever.

To be opened with a Gala Night hosted by respected Guardian Film Critic Danny Leigh, Eastleigh Film Festival will present site-specific screenings of comedy classic Airplane! at Southampton Airport, iconic genre-defining horror The Blair Witch Project at Itchen Valley Country Park plus many more at unique locations specific to the film being screened.

With a Best of British theme and plenty of wraparound activities, competitions and an Industry and Careers Day curated by Film Expo

South, this year’s Film Festival is going to be the biggest audiences have seen thus far. With a fantastic response from audiences through our social media campaign we are delighted to now officially launch Eastleigh Film Festival 2016 with this announcement press release.

Eastleigh Film Festival puts the excitement back into going to the movies for local audiences at affordable ticket prices; and The Point is dedicated to creating fantastic experiences through the arts for the community.

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LeAnn Rimes first hit the charts in 1998 with ‘How Do I Live’ Since then, she has starred in the classic movie ‘Coyote Ugly’, won two Grammys, a dozen Billboard awards, two world music gongs and a roomful of country music awards! She’s back with a new single and album and The Breeze’s Robert Kenny caught up with her to talk hits, new music and whether you should mention a lady’s age.

Congratulations on the new single. It’s called ‘The Story’ and it’s one of those songs that just hooks you straight in. Your voice on the opening line just grabs you.

Thank you. Yeah this song is so beautiful. It’s a love story but I think it’s also a story of self-acceptance and owning every bit of your story and your life and how we’re all connected, and one collective story. So I think all of us can relate to this in a number of ways. You can get to a point where you settle into yourself and own every piece of you – it’s really empowering!

‘How Do I Live Without You’ is number four on Billboard’s greatest songs of all time. That is absolutely amazing. You must be thrilled with that?

It’s mind blowing actually. People really connected with that song in such a way that it became a part of everyone’s lives. There are weddings, funerals, whatever – it’s amazing what music can do. So I’m very grateful for that song and still enjoy singing it.

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There are so many awards you’ve won. You’re the youngest ever Grammy award winner?

Yeah I was fourteen. That’s still there – that’s pretty crazy!

And now you’re in your thirties. Can we mention that?

Yeah you can totally talk about that. I’m 33.

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Serves 6 Ready in: 1 hour 30 minutes, plus chilling and cooling 250g shortcrust pastry 300g salmon fillets 200g small broccoli florets 4 large eggs 250ml double cream 100ml milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper 50g Cheddar cheese, finely grated

1. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm loose-based flan tin (it should be at least 4cm deep).

Trim off the excess pastry and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

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Remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5-6 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Reduce the oven temperature to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5.

3. Meanwhile, place the salmon fillets in a deep frying pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then simmer gently for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave until cold. Roughly flake the salmon discarding any skin and bones. Steam the broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes until almost tender.

4. Place the flaked salmon and broccoli in the pastry case.

Whisk the eggs in large jug then whisk in the double cream and milk. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

5. Gently pour the egg mixture over the filling then scatter over the grated cheese. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the filling is set and golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

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THE TOO HOT TUB

“What are you doing here?” Tony asked. “Come to check up on me?”

Richard had anticipated some chaos when he popped round to visit his dad, but hadn’t expected to find him on the patio stood up to his armpits in a wheelie bin full of water.

an empty pickled onion jar was rolling around.

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“Why’s it bubbling like that?” Richard asked, studying the dark water more closely.

“I borrowed the pump out of the fish tank,” Tony said. “Can’t have a hot tub without bubbles.”

“Don’t the goldfish mind?” queried Richard.

“They’ll be alright for a bit,” Tony said.

“And how are you heating the water?” Richard asked.

“You what?” Tony said.

“It’s a hot tub, so how are you making it hot?”

“No, it doesn’t want to be hot,” Tony scratched his ear with the pickled onion fork, “it’s for when you’re too hot, you know, to cool you down a bit.”

“No,” Richard lied. “Mum asked me to pop round to see if you’ve watered her Busy Lizzies.” Though the sight of the drooping bedding plants had already answered that question for him.

“So you’ve filled the dustbin with cold water, stuck the fish tank pump in there and climbed in,” Richard said as calmly as possible. “Pleasant is it?”

“Do you want me to ask what you’re doing?” Richard asked. ”Or is it better if I don’t know?”

“I don’t mind telling you,” Tony said, “so long as you don’t spoil the surprise for your mum.”

“The surprise that you’ve filled your dustbin with water and then climbed in it?”

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“It’s not bad.” Tony’s teeth rattled slightly.

“I could stay in here all day.”

“Surely you’d start to prune after a bit?” Richard noticed his dad’s finger tips. “How long have you been in there exactly?”

“Not long,” Tony said defensively, “I’ll get out when you’ve gone. Probably could do with a spot of lunch, now that I’ve eaten all the pickled onions.”

“Why not get out now?” Richard said, then a horrible thought flashed through his mind. “You’re not naked in there are you?”

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“No!” Tony batted the suggestion away. “I’ve got my best undercrackers on.”

“So get out then,” Richard said.

“Like I said,” Tony looked uncomfortable, “in a bit.”

“You can’t get out,” Richard grinned, “can you?”

“I did have a try earlier,” Tony said. “I’ll have another go in a bit.”

“Do you want some help?”

“No, I’m fine.”

“You’re stuck aren’t you?”

“Well, maybe just a little bit.”

Richard walked around the dustbin assessing the situation.

“Hang on, Dad.” He took a firm hold of the back of the bin and tipped. “It’ll be easier if we release some of the water first.”

The water sploshed gently over the side, wetting Richard’s feet.

“Careful Dickie,” Tony said nervously, “there are quite a few gallons in here.”

Just then the sheer weight overwhelmed Richard and the whole bin tipped over. Tony was thrown out onto the patio like the contents of a trawler net.

“At least we’ve watered the Busy Lizzies,” Richard said. “You alright?”

“Never better.” Tony picked himself up. “Is there time to refill it before your mum gets back?”

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