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60S BAND THE ZOMBIES AT THORNDEN HALL 11 November, 8pm Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford SO53 2DW Since topping the US charts in 1964 with their debut single, the timeless She’s Not There, the English band The Zombies are still giving audiences what they want after five decades, and they bring their current sound to Thornden Hall this November!

Their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle is ranked number 80 on Rolling Stone magazine›s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and is cited by NME and Q magazine as one of the 50 greatest

British albums, and is featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. US radio plays for hit song “Time Of The Season” recently passed the four million mark and their first two singles “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No” also remain two of the most-heavily spun vintage hits on American classic-rock radio.

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Hello Residents A Reluctant Happy Camper I’ve never seen the attraction of sleeping under canvas, lining up to wash the dishes; grass, mud or sand getting into everything. However, after years of badgering by my outdoor enthusiast “Bear Grylls” of a husband (I wish …), I impulsively agreed to adopt a 30 year old VW campervan named Jessie from friends. If you are umming and ahhing about going out of your comfort zone, follow Nike’s advice Just Do It. As recent empty nesters, we’ve had such fun exploring the beautiful Hampshire countryside, we survived our first music Festival and recently avoided expensive taxi fares by car park camping. Talking of comfort zones, I need to either improve the bedding situation or go to the Spire’s forthcoming talk on hip pain – ouch! (see p3) I certainly feel my age the morning after.

Talking of old age; our finance article this month focuses on what benefits are available to pensioners (page 16) and pop veteran Jimmy Osmond talks about guest presenting on The Breeze (page 12) proving that youthful thinking really is a matter of mind over body. I’ll remember that when I’m packing up Jessie for another adventure!

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Inside EATING & DRINKING

Bon Appétit By Cécile................ 8 Recipes...................................... 10 AN INTERVIEW WITH

Jimmy Osmond......................... 12 FINANCE & LEGAL

Benefits For The Elderly

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THE NEW FOREST FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 31 Oct to 6 Nov The New Forest A week-long celebration with culinary events, produce-tasting, featured dishes and activities for every foodie - even the littlest ones. Menus will feature traditional forest foods and more contemporary additions such as award-winning charcuterie and stunning fish and seafood from the forest’s 40 miles of coastline. www.thenewforest.co.uk WINCHESTER SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 4-12 Nov With award categories spanning from best comedy short film to best budget short film, the cash prize is £1000 for the best British short film. winchestershortfilmfestival.com FAIR OAK ART AND CRAFT SOCIETY 12 & 13 Nov, 10-4.30pm The Village Hall, Shorts Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh SO50 7EJ

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I LOVE MONDAYS. Unusual, I know. But it happens to be my day off. And if like me, you happen to work weird shifts and treat breakfast as your main meal of the day and as a social event with your friends, then GREAT NEWS … My favourite breakfast place – the Corner House (71 North Walls, Winchester) - is now opening up on Mondays. Hoorah! Why do I like this cosy eatery so much? Because it’s “loyal, lovely, local”, like both its customers and food suppliers. You will therefore see me sat there on Monday mornings from now on, probably in front of a plate of yummy Eggs Alresford (you got it … with local watercress! Lol) and a mug of freshly brewed Moonroast Coffee. So don’t be shy, come and say hi!

Whilst breakfast might be high on my agenda, afternoon tea is actually what I dream about having every single day. Especially, when you spend that hour at shabby chic Bayleaves Larder (8791 Hiltingbury Road, Chandler’s Ford). On a Saturday afternoon, every single month, this most amazing delicatessen, community store and coffee shop invites you to enjoy home-baked scones and cakes, mouth-watering sandwiches, alongside a lovely selection of teas, all served in vintage china cups, saucers and plates – also available to hire for your very own parties! I have been lucky enough to experience the owner’s - Sarah Guilder - catering first hand and her party food is to die for.

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And if you still fancy some food after all that, then I would recommend Enoteca (5 Bedford Place, Southampton) – which literally translates into a small restaurant focused on quality wine and food.

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CHOCOLATE & ORANGE BATTENBURG CAKE Makes 2 cakes (each serving 8) Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes plus cooking time 225g self-raising flour 1tsp baking powder 225g caster sugar 225g butter, softened 4 medium eggs, beaten 2tsp finely grated orange zest

1tbsp orange juice 1tbsp cocoa powder blended with 1tbsp hot water 4tbsp apricot jam, warmed and sieved 450g marzipan

1. Preheat the oven to 180C, 160C fan, Gas 4. Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl and add the sugar, butter and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is pale, smooth and creamy.

2. Divide the mixture equally between 2 bowls and fold the orange rind and juice into one bowl and the blended cocoa powder into the other.

SWEET POTATO & CHICK PEA CURRY Serves 4 • Ready in: 45 minutes 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves 3cm piece fresh root ginger 1 large onion 1 aubergine 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp ground coriander

½ tsp hot chilli powder 3 medium sweet potatoes 500g carton passata 400g can chick peas 1 tsp garam masala Salt and ground black pepper Freshly chopped coriander

1. Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the garlic, ginger and onion over a medium heat for about 5 minutes until light golden. Stir in the aubergine and fry for a further 2 minutes.

2. Add all the spices to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the sweet potatoes, the passata and 150ml water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender and the sauce has thickened.

3. Stir in the chick peas and garam masala and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Simmer for a further few minutes. Serve in warmed bowls garnished with chopped coriander.

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3. Spoon each mixture into separate greased and baselined 18cm square shallow cake tins and level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cakes are risen and just firm to the touch.

Cool for 5 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Trim the edges from each cake then cut each cake into four even-sized strips. Using a little of the jam, sandwich 2 of the chocolate strips with 2 of the orange flavoured strips to create a chequered effect oblong cake.

5. Roll out half the marzipan on a surface dusted lightly with icing sugar to an 18 x 30cm rectangle. Brush the top of the assembled cake with a little more jam and press onto the marzipan. Brush the remaining sides of the cake with jam and carefully wrap the marzipan all around the cake. Use your fingertips to crimp along the top edges of the cake. Repeat with the remaining cake strips and marzipan to make a second cake.

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Mark Franklin talks to

JIMMY OSMOND The Breeze recently welcomed legendary Jimmy Osmond as guest presenter throughout the month of September. Mark Franklin spoke to him about fifty years in show business, touring and being a radio presenter.

Do you enjoy doing the show on The Breeze?

I love it. I’ve always grown up being on the other end of the microphone so being able to do a radio show, especially in the UK, is something that I always wanted to do.

You’ve had such a staggering career – and you’re celebrating your fifty year anniversary by releasing a new album and touring in the UK as well!

Yeah, who would have thought that - fifty years ago when I was just a three-year old boy, performing with my brothers. I thought every kid did what I did! I never thought I’d end up owning Andy’s (Williams) Theatre and being empowered by him and his family to continue to celebrate his award winning music. We have 27 dates in the UK following our Las Vegas run and it’s just so fun to be a part of this show. It’s not about me, it’s about remembering his amazing music. Andy touched so many people’s lives with his songs, videos and TV series. I have some special guests – Charlie Green from Britain’s Got Talent, Emily Penny, surprises and the Moon River Band.

You mentioned Britain’s Got Talent. So staying on the reality TV theme, of course Donny (Osmond) won the US version of Strictly a few years back. Would you do our version if someone said to you “come and have a go”?

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these projects. One thing that is so special for me, and the reason why I love the UK so much, is that I’m not just a guy that ‘was in that band that recorded that song’. You guys have allowed me to do these unique things as an individual which has been so much fun.

And you can hear that in your voice when you’re presenting the show. Your anecdotes and passion for the music (yours and others) really shines through.

Well I kind of grew up in a different way. It was this old Hollywood kind of training ground where we had these mentors who we knew as just average, regular guys who became legendary entertainers. We would be on their variety shows, they would be on our variety shows and to be able to talk about some of these artists (I hope it doesn’t sound like I’m bragging) I have some really unique stories as I got to know these people as ‘everyday people’ and work alongside them.

Their songs, their music and those memories together have really been a really special tapestry of experiences for me.

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WHAT BENEFITS AND CONCESSIONS ARE YOU ENTITLED TO IN LATER LIFE? As you grow older, you’re entitled to age-related public benefits and concessions to help with day-to-day living. There may be local authority concessions available such as adult education or fitness classes. The most obvious is the state retirement pension, but what are the other less well-known top-ups and concessions available?

Pension credit Although pension credit is a well-established benefit, not everyone realises they can claim it, so check if you’re missing out on this valuable supplement to your state pension. There are two elements to pension credit – Guarantee Credit which guarantees a minimum income of £155.60 if you’re single, and £237.55 for couples. The second element, Savings Credit, is for people who 16

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By Ann Haldon could receive up to £13.07 and £14.75 of Savings Credit per week respectively. You may be entitled to one or both elements if you’ve reached state pension age, and are on a low income. For help to make a claim call 0800 731 7898 Attendance Allowance This is available to people aged 65 or older, who have care needs at home. You don’t have to receive professional care to be eligible; a care-provider is often a spouse or family member. The weekly rates depend on the level of care needed: • Lower rate: £55.10

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Claimants of the lower rate often need help with washing and dressing, while the higher rate reflects greater care needs during the day and night.

Carer’s Allowance If you care for someone for 35 hours a week or more, and they are in receipt of certain benefits, you could get Carer’s Allowance of £62.10 per week. If eligible, you automatically receive National Insurance credits. Carer’s Allowance can affect other benefits that you and the person you are caring for receive, so factor in the possibility of these being reduced or taken away. Carer’s Allowance support team 0843 504 7223 Winter fuel allowance To qualify for the payment this year of between £100 and £300 to help you with your winter heating bills, you must be born before 5th May 1953.

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THE BUCKET OF DAMSONS

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The presence of a muddy bike abandoned on the grass verge made Marion suspect that the creature perched high in the branches of her damson tree was no bird.

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“You don’t know her.” A girl, no older than twelve, peered down through the foliage. She’d come prepared. A large bucket swung from her juice-stained hand.

“You’re trespassing,” Marion said with annoyance. “That tree borders my property. All the fruit belongs to me.”

“You can’t own a tree,” the girl said, “it’s a living thing.”

“What utter nonsense,” Marion said crossly. “Of course you can.”

The girl looked dubious.

“Last year all the plums just fell into the lane and got ruined,” the girl said. “That’s a waste, and we’re taught not to waste food.”

Marion felt a twinge of guilt. Last year she had intended to pick the damsons, but it meant getting the step ladder out of the garage and she’d never got round to it.

“They’re not plums,” she said firmly, “they’re damsons.”

“They taste like plums,” the girl replied tartly.

“So you’ve been eating them as well?” Marion asked.

“Just the one,” the girl grinned. “It was juicy.”

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Marion said cunningly, “And I will take my share from what you’ve picked. The rest you can keep as a picker’s fee.”

The girl considered this for a moment.

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“How about,” she replied, “I take my share from the bucket and you get what’s left instead?”

“Certainly not,” said Marion. This child really had some cheek. “Don’t forget those are my damsons and you are a thief.”

“If you cared about them you’d have picked them already,” the girl said. “I’m the one who’s taken all the risks.”

“But you didn’t ask permission,” Marion said, outraged.

There was a steely look in the girl’s eye. Then she smiled.

“How about we play a game?” she said. “I tip this bucket and whatever you catch you keep, and whatever falls on the ground I keep.”

“But I’ve got nothing to catch them in,” Marion said, annoyed. She didn’t much like games.

“Then nip into your house for a bowl.” The girl smiled sweetly. “As big as you like.”

“I don’t trust you,” Marion said, “the minute I’m gone you’ll be off with the lot.”

The girl looked offended.

“Brownie’s honour I would not,” she said. “Alright then, why not catch them in your scarf?”

“It’s not a scarf, it’s a pashmina,” Marion said, then realised what a good idea that was. The girl clearly wasn’t aware just how big her pashmina was. If she held it taut she could catch every damson, and the annoying child would end up with none at all.

“Alright then,” Marion agreed, “you’ve got yourself a deal.” She unfolded the length of fabric.

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“You can’t back out now,” Marion said, pleased that the balance of power had been redressed.

“Alright,” the girl conceded reluctantly, “get ready then.”

Marion squinted up into the branches of the tree with the pashmina outstretched like a fireman’s net. The girl wedged herself against a branch and held up the bucket. Slowly it began to tip. Marion braced herself.

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Flybe’s One Stop to the World Strengthens Flybe signed a codeshare agreement with Germany’s 2nd largest airline, airberlin. It means passengers flying from Southampton to Dusseldorf or Berlien-Tegel can access the German airline’s long haul destinations in USA and Cuba. Good news for Solent based holidaymakers!

Attention all Early Birds For the first time in 30 years, Southampton will host a full marathon on April 23, 2017. To sign up early visit www.abpsouthamptonhalf.co.uk.

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HAVE WE BECOME THE STUFF OF CLASSIC COMEDY?

By Kate McLelland

If you belong to the Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964) you’ve probably noticed that the programmes you watched on TV when you were young are now available everywhere, with episodes on YouTube and repeats on mainstream television – not to mention the opportunity to binge on box sets.

The Art of Grumpiness Since the character of Victor Meldrew appeared in One Foot in the Grave, we’ve turned being grumpy into an art form, with Grumpy Old Women theatre tours, Grumpy Old Men birthday cards and “grumpy” celebrities like Lord Alan Sugar.

But there is a downside: gone are the days when we could watch as young people, laughing at the follies of the old. This time around we are more likely to see a reflection of ourselves. Walk into any party where Baby Boomers are gathered together, and you’ll recognise some familiar types:

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As you enter the party it won’t be hard to find a present-day Victor Meldrew. Follow the loudest voice in the room to overhear a blow-byblow account of his latest victory over “faceless bureaucracy”.

The one-upmanship demonstrated by Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances is far from dead.

Last year in a survey of 1,016 UK adults, 13% said they envied a neighbour’s home, while 80% were prepared to spend £100+ on home accessories to impress the people next door. è

Today’s Hyacinth is likely to be the hostess of the party, standing in her perfectly-planned kitchen, surrounded by every conceivable gadget. The canapés may have been delivered by Waitrose, but you can bet the wine came from the budget supermarket across town.

Love thy Landlord We all loved to hate Rupert Rigsby in Rising Damp. Rigsby was the penny-pinching, vain, boastful and cowardly landlord who lorded it over a household of seedy bedsits.

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Research suggests that we tend to grow more eccentric with age. “ Younger people modify their behaviour to social norms,” says Peter Tyrer, a professor from Imperial College London. “But as people get older, there is evidence of reduced plasticity of the nervous system.” In simple terms, that means we become more set in our ways and cease to care what others think.

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AFFORDABLE CREATIVE SPACES AVAILABLE ‘A Space’ Arts now have a number of subsidised studio spaces available across Eastleigh and Southampton.

The Sorting Office in Eastleigh offers space for designer makers, with emphasis on those looking to sell work or teach workshops. Other sites include the Arches Studios and Tower House in Southampton.

The Arches is suitable for contemporary artists, conceptual artists, ceramicists, sculptors, illustrators and more. These grade II Victorian Arches are wet studios and perfect for spreading out and experimenting.

All the studios having a vibrant community of existing artists working within them. There are regular Professional Development opportunities through ‘a space’ arts to develop and grow residents’ practices.

Tower House is a 700 year old building containing dry studios with desk space available for screenbased practitioners. They are perfect for graphic/ web designers, or those working in the cultural industries.

Read more about the spaces through the website: www.aspacearts.org.uk/projects or contact Ria at ria@aspacearts.org.uk or on 02380 338778 to arrange a viewing or to ask any questions. The deadline for applications is 30th October.

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• Drums • Guitar • Bass • Keyboard • Music Theory Professional affordable tuition suitable for all ages and abilities

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NIFTY NEEDLERS Fair Oak Library SO50 7AX Natter while you knit! Wool, needles and patterns provided. 50p charge per visit to cover refreshments etc.

02380 602693 FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Eastleigh Library, Swan Centre SO50 5SF Meets 2nd Thursday of every month. Drop in. Free.

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Clothing available from Polarn O.Pyret. www.polarnopyret.co.uk

WINTER ACTIVITIES It can be difficult to entertain children in the winter months.

If you’re stuck for something to do this weekend, maybe we can help…

Head outside Getting kids out for some fresh air isn’t always an easy task, particularly when the weather is miserable. If the promise of puddle jumping isn’t 48

doing the trick, these ideas might tempt them into their coats and hats: • Cut a strip of sticky-backed plastic and secure it around your child’s wrist, sticky side out.

Help them collect leaves to stick on to make an autumnal bracelet.

• Collect autumn leaves to make a woodland picture when you get home. Use the leaves for the body of a hedgehog, owl or Gruffalo.

• If you’d rather not stray too far from the house, why not set up a treasure hunt in the garden, with a pirate map and clues to follow?

For treasure you could hide some chocolate coins or a small gift.

Geocaching is popular with children and adults alike. You use a smartphone to find a ‘cache’ using its GPS coordinates. There are more than 70,000 hidden across the UK and popular walks can have several caches on route. Caches are usually small containers containing a logbook to sign and sometimes a small trinket, which you can swap with something of your own. You’ll need to download an app for your smartphone and visit www.geocaching.com to plan your route.

Pokemon Go was a hit in the summer, and there’s nothing stopping you giving it a go now that it’s colder. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s basically a

smartphone app that gets users to search for and collect digital cartoon characters. They can be anywhere, so it’s a good way to encourage the kids to head into town with you.

Get crafty Ah - the hours of fun that can be had with an empty washing up bottle and some sticky-backed plastic. The best craft activities result in something you can use again. (Children tend to get a bit annoyed when their masterpieces end up in the recycling box.) You could: • Make skittles out of empty plastic bottles.

Decorate them with coloured tape or mix acrylic paint with PVA glue and paint them.

• Design a T-shirt, using tie-dye or fabric pens.

• Order some cyanotype paper (also called nature print or sun paper). It acts a bit like photographic paper, but develops in sunlight.

Areas not covered turn blue. Place beads, leaves, feathers etc. on the paper and put it in the sun to develop.

• Cover a box with photos cut out from a magazine, to keep hair slides, pencils or knickknacks tidy.

If film is more your thing, many of the larger cinemas offer discounted tickets for family showings. Odeon Kids shows, for example, are £2.50 or less per ticket.

Why not let the kids entertain the adults with a puppet show? You could make puppets, although we love the Bead Bazaar Storybook and Finger Puppets set, £15.99, and the Oskar&Ellen Doorway Theatre, £61.99.

NEW PARISH OFFICE DEADLINE?

Digital Print has enabled you to have print on demand ranging from 1 to 3000 copies.

Warwick Printing Company Ltd Tel: 01926 883355 Email: sales@warwickprinting.co.uk Website: www.warwickprinting.co.uk

Fair Oak and Horton Heath will have its own parish office, at the former White Tree Farm, for the first time in history. It will locate the parish team in a more central spot, making it easier for residents to access services and will enable staff to store and care for equipment in a more efficient manner.

Temporary closure of the White Tree car park will take place during the building of the facilities but the Park-and-Stride facility will remain available from other locations including the car park in Knowle Lane on the far side Knowle Park. An excellent, newly created footway across the park will mean children and parents can still make their way safely to school, whilst enjoying the benefits of fresh air and the wonderful parkland on offer at this local jewel.

For more info contact Min Partner, Areas Co-ordinator on 02380 688439 49

EASTLEIGH HERO SCOOPS PARALYMPIC GOLD David Smith, who was born, raised and educated in Eastleigh and already a Freeman of the Borough for his sporting achievement has built on his Gold in Beijing and Silver in London with GB’s first Boccia medal in Rio. David, who dominated the final, said, “I had lots of chances and didn’t take as many as I would have wanted. It could have been a hatful but it wasn’t.

At least I won the game and proved I can beat anyone in the world.” Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Des Scott adds, “We were all cheering David and the team on. To win another Paralympic gold is a tremendous achievement and I, on behalf of all the residents of Eastleigh, congratulate David on his superb gold medal victory.”

Well done, David!

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What's On CRAFT & GIFT FAIR 26 Nov, 11am to 2pm The Gregg School, Townhill Park House, Cutbush Lane, Southampton SO18 3RR Open to the general public.

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children. Free entry to Museum today! 01489 576248 SANTA SPECIALS 10, 11, 17 & 18 Dec Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5GA Ride the steam train to The North Pole to meet Santa. On the hour 12pm to 4pm from Chapel Road Station. Tickets £12.50pp. 02380 456246 THE LITTLE RED HEN 17-24 December The Berry Theatre SO30 4EJ This ingenious adaptation of the nursery school favourite features a host of animal puppets, singalong songs and madcap comic routines.

023 8065 2333 DICK WHITTINGTON 18 Dec, 4pm Fair Oak Village Hall, Shorts Road, Fair Oak SO50 7EJ

To feature your event email editorial@discovermagazines.co.uk Aimed at 3-11 yr olds; an ideal introduction to the joys of pantomime. £8 adults, £6.50 children, or £26 for four.

02380 692298 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 24 Dec, 11am and 3pm Winchester Cathedral SO23 9LS 11am and 3pm: Family Service (children encouraged to dress as characters from the Christmas story) 5.30pm: Choral Evensong and Blessing of the Crib 11.30pm: Midnight Eucharist CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 25 Dec Winchester Cathedral SO23 9LS 8am: Holy Communion 10am: Choral Mattins 11.15am: Sung Eucharist 3.30pm: Choral Evensong

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Allbrook Evangelical Free Church Allbrook Hill, Eastleigh SO50 4LY King James Bible ministry Sunday Morning........11.00 am Sunday Evening...........6.30 pm Tel: 02380 262863 Email: kljmilburn@btinternet.com

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