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Inside What’s On.............................6 Bishops Waltham Music Festival.......................8 Interview with Rick Astley.....14 Gardening: Grass Can be Greener..........................22 NEW! Kidzone 0-18.............26 Father’s Day Fun.................32 Interiors: Spruce Up Your Home Office........................34 Technology: Phone Home.....38 Puzzle Page........................41 Health: Gently Does It..........42 Baking: Chocolate Chip & Nut Biscotti.....................46

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Fareham MP takes part in Titchfield Theatre Production Fareham MP Suella Fernandez is a great supporter of Titchfield Festival Theatre and frequently attends plays at both their theatres, at St Margaret’s Lane and at the Great Barn in Mill Lane during the summer Shakespeare Festival.

A new mezzanine is also planned, as well as a complete new frontage for the building.

This Spring however, she did more than that she took a cameo role herself in the play ‘Ask Me Another’, sequel to ‘The Pub Quiz’, once again written and directed by the Company’s own Steve Harris.

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The new roof being installed.

Suella pictured on stage with the cast of ‘Ask Me Another’. She said it was ‘Great fun meeting the cast and crew of the Titchfield Festival Theatre and taking part ‘

This was the last play at the theatre before the new roof was installed as part of the ongoing building work and improvement. The new roof is now in place, and new sound proof walls will be erected around the stage area. Previously a new biomass boiler was installed making the theatre the only fully sustainable green theatre in the South of England.

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INTERVIEW

Rick Astley After rising to fame in the eighties, Rick Astley is back on tour for 2016, with a soulful new album and single ‘Keep Singing’. He talked to the Evening Breeze’s Lucy Ambache about being a poster pin-up and how he appreciates the showbiz experience more secondtime-around.

Lovely to meet you in person and not on my wall You’re putting me under pressure now!

I had your lyrics up there. All the Smash Hits stuff Now you’re frightening me! No – Smash Hits was an honour! If you got on a centre-spread, my word, you’d cracked it.

Back in the eighties, it was like ‘bam!’, there you were at twenty one with a massive hit with ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’. That must have been quite overwhelming?

I think it was. I was signed to Stock Aitken & Waterman and they just seemed to knock hit after hit out. I think there was something about that song – I think it was the best song they ever wrote and I had a really good feeling about the tune itself, never mind me being involved or not.

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Did you change?

You do change a bit, because you change a bit anyway – that’s life. But I think it accelerated a lot of things. In lots of ways I didn’t really grow up.

Is that why you retired early?

Was it too unreal?

I think it was just a bit mad really and four or five years of chasing around. I think at the end of it I’d had enough really. Rightly or wrongly, I said to myself “you either do it or you don’t”. You can’t say to a record label “I want six months off and put my career on hold”. In pop, anyway.

So you’re back with new music.

You’ve got a new single called ‘Keep Singing’.

album, but these days it seems that people release an album so they can go on tour because that’s where the money is. I didn’t really think that through!

All I wanted to do was a little tour and the album is out in June.

When do you do the big hits in the live shows? What’s your set list?

I haven’t even got a set list yet!

It’s very difficult because I know people want to catch a bus as well and I don’t want them waiting for ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ if they‘re trying to get the last bus home!

Thank you Rick, and lovely to meet you!

Have you still got my poster by the way?

Rick: Yeah I’ve enjoyed singing my old songs and value it more than I did when I had hits with them because they are some people’s memories – and as I’ve got older, I’ve learnt to appreciate what that means.

Having said that, it’s nice to sing something different. My band and I sometimes learn covers to shake things up a bit and at the beginning of last year, I decided to make a record. I just locked myself in a room and this is what I’ve come up with basically.

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Are you putting together an album then? Are you going on tour?

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A ‘bowling green’ effect may look superb but will need more maintenance and be less hardwearing. Avoid cheaper turf as it can contain weeds, pests or diseases, or is simply not a good grass mixture.

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If you need a small section of turf to complete a row, add this in the middle of a row rather than at the end so it is less likely to be dislodged or dry out. For a curved edge lay the turves so that they overlap the new lawn edge and cut to shape.

Lay the next row, again ensuring that the long edges of each abut onto the long edges of the last row. To avoid damage, kneel on a plank placed over the previous row and continue until your new lawn is in position.

When finished, gently tamp the area over using the back of a rake and if any turves sink place some extra soil underneath until they are level.

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Father’s Day fun with the National Trust in Hampshire Winchester City Mil Father’s Day themed baking demonstrations This bustling working watermill is filled with the delicious smell of baking on Father’s Day. Enjoy baking demonstrations that use of the mill’s own stoneground flour to make seasonal treats that are perfect for dads.

You can taste the results too, and take home free recipe cards. Explore beneath the mill to experience the full force of the River Itchen as it roars through; don’t forget to view the latest CCTV footage of the mill’s resident otters!

On 19 June the Mill’s shop is selling special Father’s Day hampers, filled with goodies including locally sourced food and drink.

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Mottisfont This is the perfect place for dads to demonstrate their skills at some of the Trust’s famous ’50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ challenges. Mottisfont is set on the sparkling River Test, so they can challenge their families to Pooh Stick races, or try out the Wild Play trail and test everyone’s limits in the boggy climbing area. Then it’s into the woods to master those den-building skills, before collapsing on the lawn for a picnic.

Fancy getting up close to some of the biggest names in 20th-century art? Mottisfont’s latest exhibition, the Schlee Collection, features a substantial selection of drawings and sketches from some of Britain’s most famous artists, including Henry Moore, David Hockney and Paul Nash. This major private collection, from Southampton City Art Gallery has rarely been exhibited.

Hinton Ampner Acres of estate means hours of fun for visiting families. Dads can lead the way through beautiful beech woodland along winding paths, where there are plenty of materials to make secret hideaways. This is a great opportunity to try some other ’50 things’ tasks, such as hunting for wildlife tracks, and searching for bugs – peer into and under fallen branches to see all sorts of minibeasts.

Then relax on the lawn overlooking the South Downs to make squeaky grass ‘trumpets’ and daisy chains. Hinton’s tea room is renowned for its homemade treats, which often include produce from the kitchen garden, so why not treat dads to one of the latest cake recipes?

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Dodgy desk, awkward chair or overflowing shelves? It’s time to give your home office a facelift, says Katherine Sorrell.

Whether your working space is a corner of the kitchen used for catching up with email, or a high-spec office with everything necessary for fulltime self-employment, it needs to work for you. A few small improvements can make your workspace more comfortable, functional and attractive.

Copper storage baskets to bring some glamour.

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Start with a clear out and a tidy up: go through your old paperwork, stationery, books etc. and give it away, recycle it, file it well out of the way or bin it, as appropriate, and you’re bound to create extra space.

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A lack of storage probably goes for home offices more than any other space in the house.

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In the 1930s, magazines predicted a really exciting thing called the smart home - a home where everything was automated and easy to control. It’s taken its time to turn up, but smart home technology is finally here.

From your boiler to your light bulbs, there’s an app for almost everything.

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And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Both Apple and Google have bet on home automation as one of the next big things, so they’re encouraging firms to make even more smart devices although inevitably, Apple and Google’s systems aren’t compatible with one another so you need to pick sides.

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Fareham residents who were born in the same year as HM The Queen are invited to a tea party in honour of her 90th birthday this year.

The Queen’s landmark birthday, and, at the same time, give our own nonagenarians a tea party to remember.”

As part of The Queen’s birthday celebrations, the new Mayor of Fareham for 2016/17 will be holding a special tea party on Monday 13 June for residents who will celebrate their 90th birthday in 2016.

Marks and Spencer are kindly providing cakes for the event which takes place on Monday 13 June from 2.30pm at Ferneham Hall.

Deputy Mayor of Fareham, Cllr Connie Hockley, who will become Mayor of Fareham on 12 May said: “If you or someone you know was born in 1926, come along and celebrate with us! It will be a pleasure to spend the afternoon together and hear some of the stories from the past nine decades. We will all have a wonderful afternoon in honour of HM

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This month we’re talking oils, hair dyes and (ouch) waxing.

Summer is just around the corner, so we can no longer hide away under layers of winter woollies…

We beauty writers tend to focus on new launches. We’re a bit like magpies – easily distracted by new shiny things. But this month I thought I’d celebrate an underrated classic – Fenjal.

Just a whiff of the bath oil conjures up images of my grandma, who’s used it since I was tiny. I’m reminded of her every time I open my Fenjal Classic Shower Oil, £5.49, but that’s not the only reason I love it. Packed with natural oils, including grapeseed and soy, it leaves my skin feeling really soft and lightly scented.

I’m a big fan of botanical oils and use at least one every day. On my ‘to-buy’ list is andiroba oil. And it’s not just me; according to Lorraine Dallmeier of Formula Botanica, this golden Central American oil has ‘attracted great interest from the cosmetic industry in recent years for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.’

She explains, ‘This oil will nourish your dry and sensitive skin and as an added bonus, it will also repel insects, which makes it an ideal choice for packing when you go on your summer holiday!’ Fancy

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Light coloured hair can easily look dull and lifeless, so my go-to hair shampoo this month is the PRO:VOKE Touch Of Silver Brightening Shampoo.

I start by prepping with the Pre-Toning Primer, which adds shine and smooths cuticles.

The shampoo’s violet pigment then helps to neutralise brassiness and protect my colour.

Finally, the intensive conditioner undoes some of the damage caused by my highlighting habit. Plus, as the range starts at just £3.19 in Boots, it doesn’t break the bank.

of the simplest ways to ensure hair-free legs for longer. The wax is easy to melt in the microwave, and the fabric strips are strong enough to reuse a few times.

(Tip: dust a fine layer of baby powder over your skin before waxing, as it helps to make the wax easier to remove.)

As mentioned, my hair is feeling a little hard-done-by at the moment, so I’m giving it a rest from bleaching. Instead, I’m using Naturtint, £10.99, to refresh the colour and cover the grey. Probably the gentlest home-colour on the market, Naturtint doesn’t contain any ammonia, parabens, SLS, mineral oils, paraffin, or silicones, so it doesn’t damage my hair. It’s also enriched with

plant and seed oils, so leaves my locks really shiny.

I’ve hauled my summer clothes out of the loft, and my thick tights have been banished to the back of the drawer for another few months.

Unfortunately, that means there’s no escaping the need to regularly de-fuzz. If you’re brave enough to wax, Parissa Warm Wax, £12.99, is one

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We are in the heart of Locks Heath and provide a friendly personal service to the local community and beyond. Heathside is governed

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The site has an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses with a broad range of specialist skills which compliment each other. This makes us an excellent first opinion practice.

Read our reviews (warts and all) to see if we are the practice for you and why we were voted in the top 25 Veterinary Surgeries in the Best UK Veterinary Awards 2016; please do take a look at our website www.heathsidevets.co.uk and find us on Facebook and Twitter to get a feel for us. 01489 607001

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Chocolate Chip & Nut Biscotti

These crisp Italian biscuits are baked twice to give them that extra crunch.

Serve them with strong coffee or a sweet dessert wine for dipping.

Makes approx 20 biscuits Ready in 50 minutes 50g butter, softened 100g caster sugar 1 medium egg, beaten 2 tsp orange zest 175g plain flour, plus extra for shaping 1/2 tsp baking powder 40g blanched hazelnuts, roughly chopped 40g dark chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas 4. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment.

2. Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat together with a wooden spoon until very pale and fluffy.

Gradually beat in the egg and orange zest.

3. Sift over the flour and baking powder and add the hazelnuts and chocolate chips. Knead on a lightly floured surface to a soft dough, adding a little more flour if the dough seems sticky.

4. Divide the dough into two pieces and using lightly floured hands shape each to a 18cm x 8cm log.

Place on the baking sheet, well spaced apart, and flatten each one slightly with the palm of your hands.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until firm and light golden. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and leave to cool for about 10 minutes.

6. Carefully transfer the two logs to a chopping board.

Use a serrated knife to cut each log on the diagonal into 9-10 slices. Return all the slices, cut-side down, to the baking sheet and bake for a further 10-15 minutes until crisp and golden brown.

7. Transfer the biscotti to a cooling rack and leave to cool completely. They will keep in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.

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Local Groups & Clubs LOCKS HEATH BROWNIES Meets on Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm Abshot Community Centre, Titchfield Common PO14 4NR For details call 01489 559015 IDENTITY YOUTH CLUB Meets on Mondays, 6-8pm Genesis Centre, SO31 6DX For young people in school years 6 & 7. 01489 808040 DROP IN HEALTH Meets on Tuesdays, 3-5pm Genesis Centre, SO31 6DX Open drop in for young people, 11-19 years, offering support and advice. 01489 808040 JIGGLY WIGGLERS Meets Wednesdays, 10am –12noon Genesis Centre, SO31 6DX Singing group for young children.

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01489 808040 COMUNICARE LUNCHEON CLUB Meets every Tuesday, 12noon Victory Hall, Warsash SO31 9HW For details call 01489 572913 TITCHFIELD PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP Meets on Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm Titchfield Community Association, Mill Stree PO14 4AB For details call Phil Burner 01329 319035 48

FRENCH CONVERSATION Meets on 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30pm Titchfield Community Association, Mill Street PO14 4AB For details call Peter Davis 01329 284417

LOCKS WOOD ACTIVE 60+ GROUP Meets Monday afternoons 2.30pm-4.30pm (excluding Bank Holidays) at Locks Wood Centre.

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MOVE TO MUSIC CLASSES FOR THE MORE MATURE PERSON Ranvilles Infant School, Oldbury Way, Fareham, PO14 3BN Thursdays (term time only) 10.30-11.30am £4 per session Val Burns 07929 597695 or 01489 575182

LADIES BADMINTON Meets on Thursday, 10:30am – 12:30pm (term time only) Titchfield Community Association, Mill Street PO14 4AB For details call Sylvia Lamb 01489 584948 TEAPOT CRAFTERS Meets Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30pm Titchfield Community Association, Mill Street PO14 4AB Craft Club. For details call Mrs Philpot 01329 286999 SHORT MAT BOWLS Four clubs meeting on Wed & Thu morning, Thur afternoon and evening.

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01489 572913 SPECIAL NEEDS YOUTH GROUP Meets on Fridays, 7-9pm Genesis Centre, Locks Heath SO31 6DX Youth Club open to young people with additional needs.

01489 808040 SOLENT SOUNDS LADIES CHORUS Rehearsals every Tuesday at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, King’s Road, Fareham PO16 0NU. Call Fiona on 07748 545180 or visit www.solentsoundschorus.org

LOCKS HEATH ROTARY CLUB Meet at the Holiday Inn, Cartwright Drive, Fareham, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in the month at 6.45 for 7.00pm, and on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays in the month at 12.30 for 12.45.

For info call 01489 572795 STUBBINGTON SENIORS TABLE TENNIS CLUB Meet every Mon & Wed, 9.30 to 12pm in Crofton Community Centre Sports Hall. Over 50s invited to come along for a taster with no obligation. Just bring £2, non-marking footwear and your bat. (We don’t offer coaching so cannot take beginners). Call Derek on 01329 663234 for more details.

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Discover What’s On WARSASH LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY 1 Jun, 7.30pm Batholomew Room, Victory Hall, Warsash SO31 9HW The third meeting of the year is entitled ‘Meet a naval officer of 1805 and a descendant’. Visitors are very welcome at all meetings. www.warsash-lhs.org.uk

POP IN TO SUMMER 3 Jun, 7.30pm The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End New Music Makers invite you along to their summer concert for a musical ride on the magical merry go round of Mary Poppins! £10 Adult, £8 Concessions (over 65, reg. disabled), Under 16 Free.

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SOLENT FUCHSIA CLUB 7 Jun, 7.30pm (Doors 7pm) United Reformed Church hall, Osborn Road South, Fareham.

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