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On Saturday, 28 October the theatre presents An Evening with Michael Portillo: “Life: a game of two halves”.
It took Michael Portillo ten years to get a seat in the Commons and then rise in power and esteem to a point where he was a favoured leader of his party and possible future PM. A historian at heart, he has used a Victorian railway guide to take millions of viewers on a historical voyage of discovery throughout the UK, Ireland, the USA and Europe. Join him and listen to his extraordinary story. Join Michael for a Q&A session before he sits down for an exclusive book signing. For more information visit www.theberrytheatre. co.uk or call 023 8065 2333.
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MAN’S BEST FRIEND By Catherine Rose The domestic dog (canis familiaris) has been around for almost 20 thousand years. Despite much speculation, modern research has concluded that all dogs are descended from the grey wolf (canis lupus), although it is difficult to see what some of today’s diverse breeds have in common with them. In the 1960s, ethologist John Scott studied and compared the behaviour of wolves and dogs. He concluded that the latter exhibited 71 out of a total of 90 similar lupine behaviours, laying to rest questions about the origin of one of our favourite pets. Today’s domestic dog is the most varied mammal on earth in terms of shape, size and behaviour. The oldest dog remains have been uncovered at a Palaeolithic site close to the Ukraine. They date back 19 thousand years, the skulls resembling those of modern Siberian huskies. Another Palaeolithic tomb excavated in Israel contained the skeletons of a man and his dog who had been buried together, the man’s hand touchingly resting on the dog’s flank and demonstrating the bond in life between the two. Like man, wolves are sociable pack animals who accept the authority of a group leader. This made them readily adaptable to human leadership, being naturally loyal and able to obey the rules of their pack. Scientists believe that our huntergatherer forefathers took grey wolf puppies from the wild, taming and interbreeding them to have traits according to the needs of their owners – from being hunting companions to helping herd livestock. 14
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This selective breeding meant that some dogs developed an acute sense of smell, hearing or vision, while others developed speed and stamina, or guarding, hunting and retrieving skills. These traits evolved over thousands of years to produce diverse canine types that were then bred within those types to evolve into the domestic dog breeds we have today. We know from murals that dogs were kept by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Chinese emperors lavished so much care on their canine companions that they were even said to have their own servants. In Europe, owning a dog gained popularity from the 13th century onwards, and during the Middle Ages it became a status symbol. Dogs were referred to as ‘hounds’ (from the Old English word ‘hund’). Selective breeding increased during this era but the term ‘hound’ went on to become a specific canine type with long ears and an acute sense of smell. ‘Dog’ subsequently came into common use to refer to them all. Across the globe, selective breeding according to environment and need continued to produce distinct differences in dogs’ appearance, and breeds with recognisable traits emerged. For example, some dogs were bred to have a longer snout or ears, others to have lighter coloured or longer fur. Today, there are two types of dog coat: the double, originating from wolves and more suited to colder
climates, comprising both coarse ‘guard’ hair and a softer downy fur (such as that in golden retrievers for example), and the single which consists only of a topcoat. Dogs were still largely kept for purpose rather than pleasure until the mid-19th century, when the Victorians made family pet-owning a soughtafter social practice. With it came organised dog shows and the birth of the Kennel Club in 1873 to differentiate between and regulate ‘pure’ or pedigree breeds. Dogs outside of these specialisations came to be known as mixed breed or mongrels. The first Crufts was held in 1891. Unfortunately, with its move away from natural selection, pedigree breeding has resulted in genetic weaknesses within certain dog types. Tail docking – a practice begun to prevent injury and prevalent during the Georgian era following a tax on working dogs – also became a desirable aesthetic trait for specific breeds. In more recent years, docking has attracted controversy and, although still practised, is now often considered unnecessary.
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The resources of Rotary have come together to provide a unique and fantastic opportunity for a local young person from Waltham Chase to study in Georgia, USA. The Rotary scheme, started in 1946, aims to foster peace through understanding of other cultures. Megan Seaman has been selected from over 200 applicants, to attend the Georgia Rotary Student Programme. Meg will be studying finance as her major subject, but hopes to do classes in North American culture and history. She will be living in halls on campus with an American roommate and hopes to see as much of America as she can whilst there; as well as hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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With the New Forest, quiet roads, South Downs National Park and the Isle of Wight on our doorstep the area is a haven for keen cyclists and ideal for family outings on two wheels instead of four. Discover takes a look at cycling in the Solent area. The Benefits of Buying Local It’s possible to spend thousands of pounds on a road or mountain bike so getting it right is important. If you are unsure what to buy then speaking to a knowledgable retailer will be worth it. Even if you know what you want, discussing it with a person equally as passionate about bikes as you are makes the purchase an enjoyable experience. However fit you are or fast you go, being fitted for the right frame is invaluable. A bike fit takes a few hours using specialist equipment. A good fit will prevent lower back pain and improve your speed as you are more aerodynamic, also correct pedal positions means greater power. Online pricing is tough to ignore as is the convenience of home delivery but many stores will price match and deliver for free. And not forgetting that dealing with faulty goods or returns can be a challenge online. A Healthy Start Like opting for the stairs instead of the lift, why not cycle instead of jumping in the car? Riding a bike is fun, healthy and a low-impact form of exercise but be sure the frame is the right geometry to avoid lower back pain. 22
To encourage frequent use, store it somewhere easy to access; avoid struggling to get it out of a cluttered garage or crammed shed! If you’d like to cycle to work ask your company about Cyclescheme worth up to £1,000 of equipment. You pay a monthly ‘salary sacrifice’ to effectively ‘hire’ the bike and kit, over a 12 month period after which you can purchase the bike when the scheme ends, saving between 25% to 39%. Electric Bikes If you like the idea of cycling but dread the thought of struggling up those hills consider an electric bike with battery power when you need it. The options range from ones with a small motor to assist the rider’s pedal-power, to the more powerful e-bikes which are closer to moped-style functionality. All, however, retain the ability to be pedalled by the rider and are therefore not classed as electric motorcycles. They use rechargeable batteries and the lighter bikes can travel up to 20 mph.
Dare to jump at your nearest BMX track! BMX racing made its debut in the 2008 Beijing games. It is now the turn of BMX Freestyle Park now confirmed as a sport in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. BMX Racing involves sprint races across off-road single-lap race tracks whereas in BMX Freestyle Park the competitors are awarded points based on stunts performed throughout the course. Will we be cheering on a local Olympian in 2020? In 2013 Knightwood Leisure Centre, in Chandlers Ford opened its ÂŁ100,000 purpose built dirt track now home of the Knightwood BMX Club. The Club welcomes riders of all ages and abilities to its training sessions every Saturday from 10am to 1pm and gate practice sessions every Thursday evening 5.30pm to 7.30pm (April until October). Tel 02380 276254 knightwoodbmxclub. co.uk
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Spoilt for Choice We are very lucky to have miles of cycle tracks in places like the New Forest, local country parks and the South Downs National Park, but why not explore the wonders of the Isle of Wight on our doorstep? Foot Ferry then Cycle For a family day out with a difference, cross the water to Cowes as foot passengers and have cycles waiting for you at the terminal. Download a 10 mile return route from Cowes to Newport along the River Medina via The Bargeman’s Rest from wheelale.co.uk wightcyclehire.co.uk 01983 761800 visitisleofwight.co.uk/inspiration/bicycleisland/day-rides Brockenhurst to Burley This 7 mile route is along disused railway line with The Old Station Tea Rooms a perfect stop for refreshments. stationhouseholmsley.com Explore Mottisfont The cycle paths on the Mottisfont Estate, near Romsey are linked together, offering you a choice of distance and duration. There are cafÊs and an ice cream parlour to recharge along the way. nationaltrust.org.uk/features/cycle-atmottisfont-thenewforest.co.uk/cycling thenewforest.co.uk/cycling/family-rides visit-hampshire.co.uk/cycling/family-cycling
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Houseplants go home Most houseplants need to be just that, plants in houses, but come the summer it usually gives them a real boost to get the higher natural light levels, refreshing (relatively warm) rainfall and seriously fresh air. But now that September is here it is time to bring them indoors – colder nights will cause damage, especially to some of the more tender varieties. Before bringing them in, check your plants over. Use a sharp pair of scissors to remove dead, damaged or dying leaves, cutting back neatly into clean, healthy growth. Next inspect the stems, foliage and any flowers for pests and diseases - it always pays to bring houseplants in totally clean. Look out for white powdery mildew deposits, often accompanied by a bit of leaf yellowing, and check for greyish fuzzy fungal patches caused by the notorious Botrytis or grey mould. Also look for pests like scale insects - tiny brownish elliptical insects which feed beneath leaves or on soft stems, often producing copious quantities of sticky, sugary honeydew - or aphids, which may be found clustered on the more tender, newer growth. These must be dealt with before the plants go indoors, as once inside the pests will flourish in the warmer, more protected conditions, and will soon multiply and may even spread. Most problems like these, if caught early, can be dealt with by using scissors or secateurs to snip off infected areas, or by some careful picking off by hand. If you find scale insects, aphids or fluffy patches of mealy bug, there is a brilliant 28
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Hampshire County Council’s five country parks are among the best in the world after being awarded Green Flags.
The international award, now into its third decade, is a sign to the public that Lepe, Manor Farm, Queen Elizabeth, Royal Victoria and Staunton country parks boast the highest possible environmental standards, are beautifully maintained, and have excellent visitor facilities. Councillor Andrew Gibson, the County Council’s Executive Member for Culture, Recreation and Countryside, said: ‘We’re delighted that our popular country parks have once again been recognised as world class open spaces for residents to enjoy. Green Flag Awards are hard earned and are only given to
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Young achievers and mentors recognised at awards Hampshire County Council’s annual Investors in Young People Awards ceremony has given special recognition to five of the County Council’s very best apprentices and trainees. The Awards recognise young people employed through the Authority’s Youth Investment Programme, for their drive and commitment to the work of the County Council. They also recognise other employers and the County Council’s teams that have provided good support for trainees and apprentices, across Hampshire. The County Council’s Executive Member for Education, Councillor Peter Edgar, said: “Hampshire County Council values its young trainees and apprentices very highly indeed, and we are very proud to see them achieving so much. For more information about apprenticeships or traineeships, or to apply, email hyip@hants.gov.uk or phone 01962 846193.
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A major exhibition will be hosted by both Chatham and Portsmouth Historic Dockyards and once the National Museum’s Centre for Discovery is opened in 2020. Professor Dominic Tweddle, Director General of The National Museum of the Royal Navy said: “We have a handful of artefacts on show already from Invincible and cannot wait to preserve and display as many as 500 more.”
School Flute Choir Wins national competitiion Hampshire Flute Choir wowed the judges at the first ever ‘Flutewise’ national competition, beating off stiff competition from three other fi nalists to scoop the top prize of £300 in the school age category. The judging panel deemed the 13 strong Choir to be the best in the country, which included celebrated professional fl autists Gareth McLearnon and Ana Pucihar, as well as renowned composer/pianist Blaž Pucihar. Conducted by fl ute teacher Carrie Hensel, the Choir’s winning performances were: ‘Th e Dolphin’ by Blaž Pucihar, and ‘Walk Like Th is!’ by Ian Clarke. Hampshire Flute Choir rehearses every other Saturday 10.30am to 12.30pm term time at Henry Beaufort School, Winchester. If you’d like to join contact 023 8065 2037 to arrange an audition (must be c Grade 6+) 35
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