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Restoring the Itchen Valley

By Martin de Retuerto, Area Head for Central Rivers & Downs for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust The Itchen Valley brings together two connected landscapes, the chalk grassland of the South Downs and the wetlands, chalkstreams and fens of the River Itchen. Together they form a vital area of work for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

Chalk rivers are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems in Europe and the Itchen is regarded as one of the ‘jewels in the crown’. World renowned for its ‘ginclear’, mineralrich water, stable river flows and temperate waters , it’s home to a wide range of plants, and a rich, yet sensitive ecosystem including Atlantic salmon and brown trout.

The river is also intrinsically linked to the valley through which it flows. The fertile fen-grasslands were changed in the 17th century for irrigation, creating the Itchen’s unique conditions for habitats and species.

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However today, the Itchen Valley faces immense challenges.

Abstraction of water for public water supply and deteriorating water quality – notably as a result of by septic tanks, watercress growing and fish farming along the river – are possibly the greatest impacts affecting the health of the river.

The Trust has worked with landowners on the Itchen Valley for thirty years and has been at the forefront of efforts to conserve otter and the white-clawed crayfish.

Working with Natural England, the Trust has provided a management ‘service’ to landowners, offering practical expertise for restoring the river and floodplain and returning to traditional livestock grazing.

The Trust is now involved in actively managing more than 20 sites in the Itchen Valley, including reinstating grazing by livestock. This helps maintain the unique open meadows and the wildlife that live in them, which would otherwise be lost to trees and scrub.

The Trust’s herd of traditional breed British White cattle are helping us restore these grasslands to

their former glory. Species like water avens, ragged robin and meadowsweet quickly appear, as well as waterfowl such as wigeon, mallard and gadwall.

Putting back the pieces of the jigsaw within the floodplain not only helps wildlife and habitats to thrive, but also helps the river and floodplain to function more naturally. This offers more natural flood protection and improved water quality - demonstrated perfectly at our Winnall Moors nature reserve during the 2013/14 winter floods. Using the Itchen’s natural floodplain helped divert high flood waters away from Winchester city centre, preventing the kind of devastating urban flooding we saw elsewhere in the country.

Our vision is to restore the valley for wildlife, while also trying to improve flood protection, water quality, environments for fisheries and habitats for pollinators.

With a nod to the past we are restoring the valley for future generations and working hard to protect one of our most treasured natural assets.

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Home Comforts

If you are born and bred in the UK (or have lived here for a long time) you sort of get used to the weather (although it doesn’t stop us moaning about it). But anyone visiting or coming to live here must find it quite hard to understand how we tolerate it. My father is 79 and returning to his roots after 48 years abroad; 45 of those were living in South Africa and the Sunshine State of Florida. Although he claims his days of sunbathing are over, the continuous downpours this August worry me enough to hear he’s reconsidered his decision!

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It’s often only when we have visitors or family coming to stay that we research what to do and where to go but much of our charm is regular life we take for granted; quaint thatched cottages in picture postcard villages, bridleways with right of access in miles of beautiful countryside, traditional pubs that welcome children and dogs and in my father’s case, advert free television!

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Equally, when we leave the comfort of our homes and travel to countries with economies less healthy than ours in the UK we appreciate more than just a good cup of English tea (note to self - pack Tetley tea bags next time); the facilities on our doorstep are fantastic. Southampton attracts West End shows (see p10 for The Mayflower and Sean Hughes at The Berry Theatre) and there’s a host of family days out such as those listed on page 16. There’s always room for improvement so take a peak at what could be in store at our Waterfront on page 15.

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WINCHESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 1-4 Oct Theatre Royal Winchester & Winchester Discover Centre & The Railway Pub The festival stretches across three venues in the city.

AUTUMN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 10 Oct Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5GA Fun for all the family with Autumnal food, drink, music, dance, Big Draw art and flower arranging workshops, crafts, gardening advice and produce, storytelling, Pumpkin games, stalls and more. Adults £2, Children 50p www. jst.hampshire.org.uk MIND BODY & SPIRIT FAYRE 10 Oct Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Road, SO31 9HW Many stalls including holistic therapies, foot readings, tarot and angel card readings, spirit guide artist, aura photography, reflexology, indian head massage, healing, hand-made soaps, jewellery, handbags, clothes, plus celebrity animal psychic, Jackie Weaver. Catering is available all day.

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GLUTEN FREE FOOD FAIR 3 Oct, 10.30-2.30pm Guildhall Winchester, SO23 9GH Major gluten-free food manufacturers, local suppliers, medical speakers, free samples (subject to availability). www. coeliac.org.uk/wessex PORTSMOUTH DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 3 & 4 Oct, 10-4pm Lakeside, PO6 3EN Organised by Portsmouth and Southsea Rotary Clubs this exciting Dragon Boat Festival over two days is now an annual established event. Proceeds go towards the charities supported by Rotary including The Rowans Hospice. www. portsdragonboatfestival.co.uk

BLACKMOOR APPLE TASTING 11 Oct Blackmoor Estate, Liss, GU33 6BS A hugely popular free family event – an opportunity to taste and learn about over 20 varieties of English apples. www.blackmoorestate.co.uk 01420 473576

HARVEST WEEKEND AT WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL 3 & 4 Oct Winchester Cathedral, SO23 9LS A free family event celebrating the County’s food and farming. www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 15-18 Oct Various locations in Southampton ww.southamptonfilmfest.com

GRAND UKELELE FESTIVAL 9-11 Oct Kings Theatre, PO5 2SH Top international players join homegrown talent. Performances, workshops, jams, open mics. www. kingsportsmouth.co.uk

HAMPEX 2015 17 Oct Wickham Centre, Mill Lane, PO17 5AL Stamp and Postal History Fair with more than 25 dealers and Competition displays. Junior Workshop.

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WINCHESTER BOOK FAIR 17 Oct, 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

JUMBLE SALE 17 Oct, 2-4pm The Scout Hall, Boyatt Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 4LQ Jumble sale to raise funds for local scout group. Refreshments available.

20p entrance fee.

FOOD MARKET 18 Oct, 10-4pm Bishop’s Waltham High Street, SO32 1AA Love your food? Then head to the high street today for lots of delicious treats to tantalise your taste buds!

CHARITY EVENT 21 Oct, 7pm Haskins Garden Centre, West End, SO18 3HW Games with a horse racing theme.

Contestants can either ride their hobby horse, or they can pay one of our jockeys to ride it for them. 50% of the money raised will go to the charity, the other half will go to the horse racing winner along with a bottle of bubbly.

Countess Mountbatten Charity.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 24 Oct to 1 Nov Marwell Wildlife, SO21 1JH Design a pumpkin for carving and watch our animals explore and eat their pumpkin treats. Be enthralled by spooky storytelling with our resident witch, uncover the mysteries of Marwell through our fact-packed talk and have bundles of fun on our scarecrow selfie. www.marwell.org.uk CIDER AND SAUSAGE FESTIVAL 24 Oct, 6pm-11pm Portchester Community Centre, PO16 9AD A festival where you can choose from 7 ciders, 3 perries and, 6 different varieties of sausages with mash and onion gravy. £5 admission ticket in advance only, on sale from 1st Sep. Outlets for tickets are The Cormorant Portchester, The Sir Loin of Beef, Southsea, The Rose in June, Milton, The Golden Lion, Fareham and the Portchester Community Centre (in person or postal). Sausage and mash from £2.50 Musical entertainment. www.portchestercommunitycentre.co.uk

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INTERVIEW

Mika After a worldwide hit with ‘Grace Kelly’ back in 2007, Mika is back with a brand new album.

Lucy Ambache caught up with him on the Evening Breeze and talked about everything from speed dating to opera.

Great to have you back. You have a voice that you recognise straight away. It’s that high singing thing that you do. How did that come about? Did you study operatics?

I did! I studied classical music and I went to music college - I wanted to be an opera singer. So when you sing classically, you aren’t afraid of using all those different parts of your voice. But also I write at the piano but I’m a really simplistic piano player - I kind of use it as a percussion instrument. So to tell a story I had to use my voice - and that’s why I use those different areas.

So the new album is called ‘No Place In Heaven’. What’s happening?

Are we all going to hell here?

No! But you know what they say.

Paradise is good for the view.

Is there room for you in heaven?

The company’s better in hell!

But why is it called that!

Mika’s new single is ‘All She Wants’ and is out on the 4th of September.

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When you’re thirty years old, you have to take hold of your life. But before you’re thirty, things are kind of written for you - you go to school and then you work. But from the age of thirty everyone looks at you and goes “now it’s time for you to completely write it yourself”. Nothing’s decided for you and you need to work out what kind of adult you hope and wish to become in the future.

But the title is just a provocation.

If there’s no place in heaven, it forces me to take account for my present life and to live every day as if it’s my last. It’s a coming of age thing, in a way.

Tell us about the single ‘Talk About You’ You know when everyone says “oh it’s a really happy love song”. It doesn’t exist. There are no happy love songs. They’re always complicated. Love is complicated. Talk About You is joyful because it’s about a crush!

Have you ever done speed dating?

No. Well. Unintentionally.

Because you think you’re going out on a normal date, but it’s really short - and people just leave! But normal speaking - I think it would be a disaster.

Are you single?

No I’m not so it’s not really on the cards.

I had to go speed dating once with a couple of male friends and they met women they really liked. And the last scene of the night is me sitting between them and they are with their new women.

How long did those relationships last? Are we talking months, weeks or hours?

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By Pippa Greenwood 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.

Yes, the vast majority of leaves that are dropping from our own and our neighbours’ trees are pretty enough, and for a while their bright reds, yellows and oranges look stunning both on and off the tree. The problem is that it seems as if there is a virtually endless supply of them and after that initial flurry of pretty colour, the positive feeling soon starts to diminish.

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!

A spring-tined rake is perfect for raking leaves off the lawn, and can even work quite well on a gravel drive (provided you don’t rake too deeply and end up ploughing up the stones too!). If you have a lot of lawn or a lot of leaves (or worse still, a big lawn and lots of leaves too) then the easiest way to deal with them is to mow the lawn. Provided you keep the hopper or grasscollector on the mower, when

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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).

Great, so you spend a lot of time and effort collecting up all these leaves. Then what? Don’t take them to the tip or make a bonfire: make leaf mould.

It is as easy as anything and makes a fantastic soil mulch or conditioner…for free!

Leaves are best rotted down on their own (they take longer to decompose than the rest of the stuff in your compost heap and need less air and warmth), so make yourself a simple and inexpensive leaf mould bin. Just drive four stakes into the ground to make the corners of a square, and then attach chicken mesh around the outside to make a cage. Stack the leaves in, tread or firm them, add some water if they are dry, then more water if the weather remains dry… and then leave them be. If you can chop larger or tougher leaves (like horse chestnut) up first, they’ll rot down much faster - either mow them with the lawnmower or ‘chop’ them with a sharp spade. It is worth avoiding very spiky leaves (the

spines seem to withstand rotting and get you later!), and any that are very leathery and tough mainly evergreens such as holly, laurel and camellia, or those from sycamore and plane. If you want to speed the process up you can add a leaf mould activator, which is available from garden centres.

If space, time or money is short then you can also make leaf mould in a bin liner or other bag.

Choose a good quality bin liner not a really thin one - and cram it full of leaves, again adding water and/or activator if you wish. Then stab a few holes in the bag with a garden fork, loosely fold over the top and weigh it down with a brick. Bin liners full of leaves can be hidden anywhere that you have the space - perhaps behind the shed, garage or greenhouse.

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10 Days Out For Kids in Hampshire

Ashcroft Arts Centre – Fareham Offering a vibrant range of top quality entertainment including theatre, comedy and music, the Ashcroft Arts Centre also runs a wide range of classes and workshops for all ages. www.ashcroft.org.uk Blue Reef Aquarium – Southsea Overlooking the busy Solent, Portsmouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium takes visitors on the ultimate undersea safari. Giant crabs, seahorses, sharks and tropical fish will keep your children spellbound at this beautiful aquarium, which includes an underwater walkway, splash zone and feeding displays. www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk

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Aldershot Military Museum – Aldershot The museum tells the story of the home of the British Army from its creation in 1854 to the present day. Local history gallery looks at the civilian areas that grew up in Aldershot and Farnborough and the impact of the army on those areas.

A number of original military vehicles are on display around the museum and in the Montgomery Gallery. www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/aldershot-military-museum

HALF TERM MONSTERS WEEK – October 24th until November 1st Come on down and learn the truth behind the monsters of the sea while getting hands-on with our very own mini-monsters.

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Exbury Gardens Steam Railway – Exbury Choo choo! All aboard the Exbury mini steam railway, which passes through one and a quarter miles of beautiful gardens and even encounters a Lake Moss Monster! Watch out for Ghost and Santa trains throughout the year. www.exbury.co.uk The Hawk Conservancy Trust – Weyhill Learn about eagles, owls, kestrels and vultures at this popular park, devoted to the conservation of birds of prey.

Kids will love the feeding sessions, flying displays and close up encounters. www.hawk-conservancy.org

Manor Farm Country Park – Southampton Have a great day out with the kids in this 400-acre park. Watch the milking and meet the animals in the Victorian farm then explore miles of trails and three adventure playgrounds. www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm

Marwell Wildlife – Winchester Get ready to be spooked at Marwell this Halloween between the 24th and 31st October. Design a pumpkin for carving and watch the animals explore and eat their pumpkin treats. Be enthralled by spooky storytelling with the resident witch and have bundles of fun on taking scarecrow selfies. www.marwell.org.uk

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Longdown Activity Farm – Ashurst Children can get up close and friendly with pigs, goats, ducks and calves at this family farm, which also features bottle-feeding sessions, tractor rides and play areas. www.longdownfarm.co.uk

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Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’ – Alresford Enjoy the thrill of this heritage steam railway from Alresford to Alton, as well as special Ivor the Engine, Thomas and Friends and Wizard Week events for children. www.watercressline.co.uk

Whitchurch Silk Mill – Whitchurch Children can try out weaving, collage, silk painting, jewellery and badge making at this historic mill and museum, which produces fine silks for theatrical costumes, interior designers and historic houses. Not suitable for very young families. www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk

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Sean Hughes – Mumbo Jumbo Multi award winning comedian Sean Hughes is back with a new show called Mumbo Jumbo.

Throughout his life he has been battling to stay on the right side of sanity. This is because in middle age he has realised that the two sides of his brain are in constant conflict. There is common sense against mumbo jumbo and mumbo jumbo seems to have the upper hand. The show consists of stories including being serenaded at the break of dawn by Robert Smith, trekking mountain gorillas in Rwanda and coming to the conclusion that he will never have a proper conversation with his dear mum. There will be a few poems and a 3-minute musical about ageing too.

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Step One - Get to know your home Knowing what your home is made from, how was it originally built, and what changes have been made will make it easier to work out how you can eco-improve it.

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Obvious problems are rattling, draughty windows, gaps around the edges of the front door and heat escaping through the roof.

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BEAUTY

Shades of Autumn

By Kate Duggan

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…

Colorescience Pressed Mineral 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-to-apply 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’. Think sophisticated, ‘grown-up’ makeup. The Lip Trio is perfect for this, as it gives you perfectly defined lips, with just a hint of gloss.

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What your brain can gain from a musicmaking hobby

By Kate McLelland

When did you last pick up a musical instrument and play a piece of music from beginning to end?

Last week? Last month?

Last year?

Sadly for most people the answer is quite likely to be: “Not since I was a child.”

Musicians are most likely to develop their abilities during childhood. It’s the ideal time to learn basic skills such as reading music and playing an instrument, but as children turn into teenagers it’s not unusual to find that the pleasures of learning and playing are sacrificed to the pressures of taking exams, studying at college or university and – eventually – taking up fulltime work.

Although it may be hard to find the time to make music as a busy adult, much attention has recently been focused on the physiological benefits of learning to play an instrument.

For example, a study based on 157 sets of twins discovered that those who were able to make music were 33% less likely to suffer from dementia.

Recent research has also suggested that playing music can improve listening skills, encourage better self-discipline, help with memory and even increase the IQ of both children and adults. In 2009 the University of Zurich conducted research with people aged 65 and over and discovered that playing

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an instrument for an hour a week produced strong changes in the brain.

So whether you’re returning to an instrument you once loved to play, or learning for the first time, you can enjoy your hobby in the knowledge that you’re not just bringing pleasure to others through your music, you are enhancing your brain’s capabilities.

If you’re feeling insecure about your musical skills, those first few steps towards learning (or returning to) a musical instrument will be crucial. There are many resources out there, so take your time exploring the options to find a solution that’s tailor-made for your level of skill and experience.

If you live in a city you may be able to access adult education services. Pick up a prospectus at your local library or search online to find a suitable course.

Some adult learning institutes let you try a taster session so you can decide if the lessons are appropriate before you book an entire course.

Alternatively, find a local tutor by searching the Music Teachers UK website (www.musicteachers. co.uk). This organisation offers a free service to help

musicians with every aspect of education and performance and the site provides some valuable information, including a helpful guide to selecting a music teacher.

If you are returning to music and have retained some basic (if rusty) skills, you might enjoy joining up with a local amateur music group, or even putting together a group from scratch.

Making Music (www.makingmusic.org.uk) helps its members to set up, run and develop music groups in their communities.

The BBC’s website also provides some useful links, including resources to help you learn to read music, explore local courses and even find an amateur orchestra in your area (www.bbc.co.uk/learning/subjects/music.shtml).

Whatever your interest in music, whether it’s performing to concert level or joining an amateur ukulele orchestra, it can be a hugely rewarding hobby. Apart from the hours of pleasure you’ll get from playing, science suggests that your brain is likely to stay sharp well into old age.

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