Discover Eastleigh November/December 2015

Eastleigh NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015

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The Maccabees Return to Southampton p8

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Shades of Autumn

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This edition of Discover is printed bi-monthly and distributed over two months into 10,500 homes in and around Eastleigh, Colden Common, Boyatt Wood, Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Horton.

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I don’t know about you but when I come back from a few weeks holiday I see things with a fresh pair of eyes; things that I had previously not noticed (or tried to ignore!). I often rearrange the furniture in a room, move picture frames that have been positioned quite happily on a shelf for years or weed out my every increasing wardrobe (I’m a bit of charity shop addict) .

The same applied to getting back to work on Discover Magazines; I purge the filing trays and start on improvements I’ve thought of while supposedly resting!

The biggest change though, is a reshuffle of areas we deliver to in order to create a new edition, Discover Eastleigh. If this is the first time you’ve received your free copy through the door then we hope you like what you see.

If you used to get Discover Chandlers Ford or Discover Hedge End then you’ll experience a familiar format and will continue to enjoy your free magazine every other month as before.

Job Opportunities in Eastleigh Discover Eastleigh will be delivered to 10,500 homes in Eastleigh, Boyatt Wood, Colden Common, Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath by our trusted team of distributors. We do have some vacancies so if you or someone you know would like to apply online (not by phone, please!) http://discovermagazines.co.uk/ deliveryteam/ Discover is a community focussed publication that combines useful information, light reading and the ever so handy directory of local businesses. If you have anything you want included please get in touch!

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AMPFIELD MARKET 7 Nov, 10-12pm Ampfield Village Hall The Market is always on the first Saturday of the month excluding January, February, July and August. Food and craft tables, fresh coffee and home-made cakes all morning.

FAIR OAK ART AND CRAFT SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION 7 & 8 Nov, 10-4.30pm The Village Hall, Shorts Road, Fair Oak, SO60 7EJ Original paintings, crafts and gifts by local artists and crafters.

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Entry £1.50 www.emmottpromotions.co.uk LECTURE AT CHAWTON HOUSE LIBRARY 12 Nov, 6.30pm Alton, GU34 1SJ Evening Lecture: Women and Secret History, 1660-1730. Dr Rebecca Bullard (Reading University) Tickets £11, conc £8.50.

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RUN FOR CHOCOLATE 14 Nov, 10-1pm Southampton Common Run For Chocolate is a celebration of fitness and wellbeing.

Participants of all ages and abilities are able to enjoy the benefits of running, along with the reward of a warm and comforting mug of luxury Hot Chocolate. enquiries@runforchocolate.co.uk WINCHESTER DESIGN DAY 14 Nov, 10-2.30pm Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, 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 WINTER FLOWER FESTIVAL 15 Nov Bursledon Brickworks, Industrial Museum, SO31 7HB An Arts and Crafts special Christmas wreath making, table centres - come along and get lots of Christmassy ideas. Event Days prices (which includes entrance to the Museum): Adults £6, Conc. £5, Children £4, Families £15 01489 576248 www.bursledonbrickworks.org.uk Continued on page 44

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INTERVIEW

The Maccabees Return to Southampton

Number 1 Album ‘Marks To Prove It’ Out Now

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Izzy Ewen of Discover Magazines interviews guitarist, Felix White

Left to right: Felix White, Sam Doyle, Orlando Weeks, Rupert Jarvis, Hugo White

The Maccabees break their three year silence with their eagerly anticipated self-produced 4th album with the recent explosive single ‘Marks To Prove It’.

What has been the best gig for you over the past ten years since your debut single came out?

We’ve had some special ones.

In Southampton we had some great early times at Lennons right through to the shows at the Guildhall.

What has been your favourite venue or festival to play at and why?

Brixton Academy in London holds a lot of meaning to us, having grown up watching bands there, and it still stands up as the best place for a show even having been round the world.

Where do you retreat to when song writing?

We’ve got a studio in Elephant where we do everything, write, record etc What is your favourite lyric you’ve written and sung to date?

Probably not for us to decide Whose music do you listen to most on tour?

I’ve got into a habit of listening to the Beta Band a lot. I just got into Dead Can Dance on the last tour too.

Who would be your ideal band or artist to tour with?

We’ve played or toured with a lot of them. We’ve talked with Foals about doing something together sometime this year which would be fun.

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If you could have dinner with any singer dead or alive who would it be and why?

Too many. But Joe Strummer probably.

Any interesting musical collaborations in the pipeline?

Just touring the record at the moment ....

What are your hopes for next year professionally?

I think this album is going to carry us to a few moments, just not sure exactly what they’ll be yet! Hoping there will be some special shows.

Tell us what you will be releasing next and what we can look forward to from The Maccabees?

The album is just out so we are into the idea of celebrating that at the moment and looking forward to the November Guildhall show. Beautiful place.

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BEAUTY

Shades of Autumn

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This issue we’re looking at make-up, including the key trends for autumn/winter.

As your tan fades, you may find that you want slightly more foundation. ’Contouring’ is the art of using different shades to add definition to your face. Lighter tones highlight areas and make them stand out slightly, while darker tones add shadow and depth. If you’ve been thinking of trying contouring, but are worried that it will take hours, or make you look a bit fake, read on for our cheat’s guide…

Cheek Colore, £28, is a good choice. Available in five shades, including a natural looking coral, it’s easy to apply, blends well and lasts for ages. Colorescience is available from www.beautyproduct-online.co.uk

Start with an overall base that’s the same tone as your natural skin, before adding slightly darker shades under your cheekbones and along your jawline. Use a lighter shade on top of the cheekbones, under the eyes and between your eyebrows. And don’t forget to blend well! If you’re still not convinced, try searching online for video tutorials. MAC has some great ones on its website, for example. When it comes to the product itself, a cream tends to give a fresher appearance. Iconic London’s Multi Use Cream Contour Palette, £32.99, is a good choice, as it has several easy-toapply shades in one kit, which also double-up as eyeshadows.

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Statement lips don’t have to be red. We love Bobbi Brown’s new Lip Trio in Twilight Glow, £39 – the perfect shade for autumn. One of the key looks for this season is ‘polished’.

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Victoriana looks set to become another one of this season’s key looks. Forget soft romantic frills though; this is Victoriana with an edge. Think dark, gothic eroticism. If you don’t fancy going the whole shebang, you can dip your toe (or fingertip) in the water with a dark red or purple nail varnish. We like Vamp by HJ Manicure, which is £9.50 and doesn’t contain the strong chemicals often found in nail polishes, such as formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate.

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Fleming Park Development The proposed new Fleming Park Leisure Centre moved a step closer with the Council formally selecting a preferred construction partner for the exciting new development.

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The new modern facility will include a larger main pool, (six lanes to eight), a larger learner pool, expanded and improved gym facilities, improved café/restaurant and will maintain free car parking.

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Council Leader, Keth House and Justin Elliott, Divisional Director of Interserve outside Fleming Park Leisure Centre

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Hometown

Hometown burst onto the Irish music scene in 2014, scoring them two consecutive number ones in their homeland. Under the watchful eye of mentor Louis Walsh, they are set to become big on the other side of the Irish Sea. Lucy Ambache caught up with them on The Evening Breeze, and did her best to not come across as a concerned mum!

Brendan, you’re the shy one?

Brendan: I can be.

Cian, you’re the little cute one Cian: I’ll take that as a compliment Dayl is the pretty boy! Do you get the girls?

Dayl: No! Dean. You’re the one that can dance.

Dean: I can but I’m not the one you’re looking for. That’s Dayl – he’s really good.

Josh. You’re the one who can sing.

Josh: No I can’t <laughs> Ryan. You’re the clever one aren’t you.

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surreal, meeting up with him and talking about the band – and the future plans. But you get used to it very quickly.

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Dean: My mum’s glad to have me out of the house!

Kian: Brendan’s dad called me about an hour ago, making sure he’s alright. Because Brendan broke his glasses and for some reason he feels the need to ring me to look after the situation!

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Are you surrounded, engulfed and swamped with huge quantities of fallen leaves? Whether they come from trees in your own garden or from a neighbour, the deluge of leaves that falls in autumn is often enough to get level headed, treeloving gardeners eyeing up chainsaws!

At this time of year most of us are feeling as if we are being buried alive by falling leaves.

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Leaves that are allowed to build up in your garden can cause problems - on the lawn they smother the turf grasses, often causing patches of die back, largely due to lack of light and oxygen. If the crowns of the less tough herbaceous perennials or alpines are covered in a soggy blanket of leaves, they too start to deteriorate. So, like it or not, you need to do something - and the sooner you get started the better!

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easiest way to deal with them is to mow the lawn. Provided you keep the hopper or grasscollector on the mower, when you empty it out you’ll have a fantastic mix of grass clippings and chopped leaves. On beds and borders you’ll usually end up hand picking, or if time and energy is in short supply you could invest in a leaf vacuum or a leaf blower (and this can, of course, be used on most drives and paths, and lawns too).

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