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Bill Bailey Limboland at The Mayflower Theatre 13 - 14 May “Life in Limboland, consistently funny and dazzlingly quick.” Sydney Morning Herald The gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are is the subject of Bill’s new show Limboland. With his trademark intelligence and sharp wit, he tells tales of finding himself in this halfway place. From his countless global travels, he recounts the hilarious saga of a disastrous family trip to Norway to see the Northern Lights. He rails against a world that doesn’t match up to our expectations and contemplates the true nature of happiness. And no Bill Bailey show would be complete without music, so we have Bill’s version of the protest song, a heart-rending country and western ballad played on a Bible, and a fabulously downbeat version of Happy Birthday.

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The Power of Walking Until recently, I’ve managed to keep the middle age spread fairly under control but since I stopped running due to my knees and hips protesting, I would probably be described by a stranger as “pleasantly plump”. So, in a bid to stop and reverse the situation I stepped up a gear when walking my dog and what a difference a bit of power makes. I now burn a respectable number of calories, start the day feel energised and I’m beginning to see the benefits of toning; all without those familiar aches and pains.

I can’t say Dempsey enjoys this change of pace; we used to saunter along, I’d throw, he’d chase and we often casually stopped to have a chat with other walkers. But needs must, so he’ll have to get used to it (at least until I drop a dress size!).

The advantage of having a dog is, of course, it gives purpose to walking. But not everyone has a dog. This leads to me share a website I discovered called www. borrowmydoggy.co.uk which matches dogs who love walking with dog-less people who love dogs and walking but are dog-less, for a variety of very good reasons. Dempsey is registered on the site and is safely “borrowed” on a regular basis. I think it’s a terrific idea!

Inside Local Business Features You can be a Mumpreneur....10 West End Carnival................12 Help I Haven’t Got A Will!....30 Open Exhibition 2016..........32 Open, honest, transparent....42 The Hands & Feet Spa at HealthSpace....................49 Editorial Features Spring is in the Air...............24 Go on, Grow your Own..........34

Pork Jambalaya...................44

With spring approaching, the days are getting longer and it’s warming up a bit so if you fancy stepping out but want company, ask a friend or join a local group (see page 28) or even borrow a dog and it will know where to go!

Until next time, mid May

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FAREHAM PHILHARMONIC CHOIR APRIL CONCERT 16 Apr, 7.30pm Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Fareham.

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bring your own drinks. These nights are well established and enjoyed, and raise money for the Village Hall. Book your table: 023 8069 2298 fairoakvillagehall@btconect.com TITCHFIELD ART & CRAFT SHOW 23 & 24 Apr Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, Titchfield PO14 4AB A popular local event that enables Artists, Photographers and Crafts People from Hampshire and beyond to exhibit and sell their paintings, photographs and local craft.

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Ten years have almost passed now.

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How do you find being an artist with a young family as well?

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Let’s talk about the new album.

It’s called Human Love. In terms of the overall feel, compared to the last album, this feels a lot more uplifting.

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It’s actually my route! I came up with the idea for the video when I was checking mixes for the album. I realised it was just the right speed, started throwing in a few moves just for my amusement – and pretty much saw the whole video in my head.

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Yeah definitely. There’s a huge amount of that going on.

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Spring is a great time to clear out the makeup bag (or overflowing cupboard in my case) and treat yourself to a few new goodies.

How pretty is this new palette from Paul & Joe? Teaming an eye shadow duo with a powder blush, the palette is available in two shades: Papillons de Printemps and Floral Nectar (pictured). Retailing at £28 each, they’re not cheap, but the colours are easy to apply and you’ll be the envy of the other bathroom mirror hoggers on a night out. If you really want to splash out, Paul & Joe have also released some new lipsticks, in three vibrant spring shades.

Many people find that they need to buy a new foundation for spring/summer, as their skin loses its winter hibernation paleness. (Or that’s my excuse anyway.)

The new Aqua Glow Serum Foundation by Stila combines foundation with a treatment serum. It gives great, natural looking coverage, while hydrating and softening skin.

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contains hyaluronic acid and other ingredients that help to keep skin hydrated for up to 12 hours after applying it.

Available in 10 shades, the Aqua Glow Serum Foundation retails at £34.50.

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Just apply to freshly washed hair, comb through, leave for up to ten minutes and wash out. They’re particularly useful for toning down brassy tones in blonde hair, and giving depth to darker shades.

The masks also contain Pro-Vitamin B5 and keratin derivative, to help repair the cuticle. Prices start from under £5.

Spring demands a lighter, fresher fragrance, and Yardley London has just released the perfect one.

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& Light Organic’s Essential Family on-the-Go Cream. It’s packed with plant-derived vitamins, and helps to treat everything from insect bites and bruises to eczema. The 18 natural active ingredients include soothing calendula, hydrating shea butter and nourishing avocado. Priced at £15, it’s available from www.pureandlightorganic.eu and www.lovelula.co.uk.

I’m finding that the sun’s reappearance means it’s a lot easier to drag the kids out for a walk (although it’ll be a while before we’re out of our wellies I reckon). Along with wet wipes and plasters, the one thing I always take with me is Pure

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HEDGE END FLOWER CLUB First Tuesday of the month (not January), 7pm 2000 Centre, St. John’s Rd, SO30 4AF Flower arranging demonstrations, talks and practice evenings. New members and visitors welcome.

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02380 404994 SARISBURY CHORAL SOCIETY Every Thursday, 7:50-9:20pm Community Centre, Sarisbury Green A mixed choir of about 35 members. Rehearsals are friendly and relaxed. St. Paul’s Church, Sarisbury Green. New members of all abilities are always welcome.

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Using an unregulated and uninsured will writer may result in a badly drafted will, with hidden charges, poor tax planning, estates being subject to the rigid rules of intestacy and vulnerable beneficiaries at risk of financial abuse, loss of benefits or without adequate provision from their parents’ estate.

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You ought to review your will every three to five years. Simple changes like a change of address do not mean you have to rewrite your will. Significant events for example getting married, starting a family or inheriting money ought to prompt you to review or rewrite your will.

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The Lawn Tennis Season (1881) by Mary Hayllar

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Go On, Grow Your Own! Enjoying a delicious meal which includes some home grown ingredients is a wonderful feeling – it fills you full of just the right sort of pride (and maybe even a little bit of smugness!). It simply feels good to indulge in a bit of Grow Your Own and then reap the rewards.

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a few. Slightly more tender crops such as sweetcorn, squash and courgettes fare better if given a bit of extra heat when you are germinating the seeds, which is where an electrically heated propagator really comes into its own. The seedlings may then need pricking out and potting on until they are sturdy enough to live in the great outdoors, but try to ‘harden off’ the young plants before placing them into their final positions as they may be damaged by cold, wind or rain. Put the young plants outside on warm days once the weather has stabilised, and bring them back under cover at night. Leave them outside after a week or so, covering them with fleece at night to let them acclimatise.

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