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We are called almost every day by local entrepreneurs looking to promote their budding businesses.

Unfortunately, many fall into the trap of spending all their energy, money and time on the shop, stock, vans, staff and marketing is an afterthought with little money set aside for this key factor to success. We do what we can to support these valuable businesses because they bring to the area fresh ideas, employment opportunities and, in turn, generate business to suppliers like accountants, web designers, tradesmen etc.

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PARK WALK 4 Jul, 10.30-12.20 Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA Take a guided walk around the park and learn all about the Country Park’s fascinating history.

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02380 455157 BW PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 2015 EXHIBITION 9 & 10 Jul, 9.30-5pm 11 Jul, 9.30 to 3pm King’s Church, High St, Bishop’s Waltham, SO32 1AA An exhibition of beautiful photos taken by members of the Society. www.bishopswalthamphotosociety.co.uk SEA LIFE COMMUNITY ROADSHOW 11 Jul, 11-3pm Hillside and Wymering Centre, PO6 3PY The museum road show, bringing a range of activities to your doorstep, free of charge. All ages. www.nmrn.org.uk SWANMORE VILLAGE CARNIVAL AND FETE 11 Jul, 1pm to 4.30pm New Road Recreation Ground, Swanmore, SO32 2PD Things kick off with the Meon Valley run for classic motorbikes at 10.30am.

The Carnival parade goes through the village at around midday and the Fete fun starts on the New Road recreation ground at 1.00pm. This year there’ll be special performances in the main arena, plus there’ll be lots of live music, stalls and yummy things to eat and drink. £1.50 / accompanied under 12’s FREE. 01489 894932

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HAVANT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 11 Jul, 7.30pm Oaklands School, Stakes Hill Road, PO7 7BW Jonathan Butcher conducts Overture Colas Breugnon by Kabalevsky, Cello Concerto by Dvorak (soloist: Richard Harwood) & Symphony No. 5 by Shostakovich. Free parking and refreshments available. Tiered, cushioned seating and excellent acoustics. 023 8026 1372 THE ROAD TO AGINCOURT 18 Jul, 2-4pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA This talk look at the preparations at Southampton for the 1415 campaign and the story of the route to the battle of Agincourt itself. Led by local historian Geogg Watts. Price £5.

Tickets available from 20 Jun in the shop. 02380 455157 RACE FOR LIFE 19 Jul, 11.30am Southsea Common, PO5 3NT Portsmouth 5k & 10k. Adult entry (Women aged 16+): £14.99 Child entry (Girls aged 6-15 & boys aged 13 or under): £10.00 Under 6 entry (Girls and boys): free and no registration needed.

MUSIC FESTIVAL 19 Jul, 11-4pm Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum Hampshire SO31 7HB If music be the food of love...! Live music all day today. Café open all day This is one of 11 Event Days we are holding this year! Event Days prices (which includes entrance to the Museum) Adults £6, Conc. £5, Children £4, Families £15.

01489 576248 GOSPORT FIRE STATION OPEN DAY 25 Jul, 10-4pm Privett Road, Gosport, PO12 3SR Opening its doors for members of the public to come along and meet the local Firefighters. Free Entry.

02380 644000 WARSASH CHORAL SOCIETY 24 July, 8pm Hook Room at the Victory Hall, Warsash The Society will resume their rehearsals in preparation for their autumn concert. If you enjoy singing then do come and join the group;

sopranos, altos, tenors and bass voices.

Tenors are highly in demand. Music is provided free of charge. For more information call 01489 892326 BOTLEY VILLAGE WALK 26 Jul, 2-3.30pm Mortimer Road Car Park Botley, SO32 2UG One time the home of William Cobbett renowned author of ‘Rural Rides’ who proclaimed the village as delightful.

Price £2. Walking time 1.5 hours 02380 688233 GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY WALK 26 Jul, 11.30am - 1.30pm Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve An introduction to the unique geography and history of the local area, including a look at the seashore.

Walking boots recommended. £4.50 Adults. (B) Pay in advance.

01329 662145 THE BIG BARK ON THE BEACH 29 Jul, 10-12.30pm Rotary Wheel House, Salterns Lane Car Park, PO14 3LR Come along for coffee and homemade cakes and raise funds for Canine Partners! Free parking and disabled facilities. £3 entry including refreshments. www.caninepartners.org.uk 07747 847027

CRABBING ON THE CAMBER 29 Jul, 10-11am 5 Aug, 3-4pm 19 Aug, 2-3pm Who can catch the biggest crab? Have a go at crabbing on the harbour side.

Free with a valid museum ticket. Times may vary due to tides. www.explosion.org.uk. 02392 505600 SUMMER BIRDS AT SWANWICK GUIDED WALK 30 Jul, 10.30-12pm Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, Sopwith Way, Swanwick, SO31 7AY Join reserves staff for a guided walk to find out about which birds are on the wing during the height of summer at Swanwick Lakes. (B) 01489 570240 SwanwickLakes@hiwwt.org.uk

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LOCAL EVENTS

Join the Adventure at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show!

The New Forest & Hampshire County Show will be held at New Park, Brockenhurst on 28th, 29th and 30th July 2015. This year, the Show is delighted to announce, the attendance of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment with their exciting and dynamic Musical Ride as the Main Ring attraction.

Their performances showcase the very best of military equestrianism and tradition and the spectacular team will perform a dynamic performance to wow the crowds. It is certainly a wonderful sight not to be missed. The troop, all mounted on black horses and resplendent

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in full ceremonial uniform, will give two performances on all three days of the Show.

As well as this spectacular attraction, the Show will once again welcome the Ringwood Brewery Heavy Horse Musical Drive whose wonderful grace and agility will astound you. In contrast feel the excitement rise as the Inter Hunt Relay race over their testing course of jumps, so the louder you cheer the faster they go!

Our theme for this year is ‘Join the Adventure’ so why not come along and try your hand at milking a cow, painting and potting, fishing and forestry or perhaps even take part in the tractor tug of war.

Visit the Forest Fun Factory and be entertained by clowns, choirs, dance acts and much more! Make sure you head over to our Show Farm where the children can get up close and personal with all sorts of farmyard animals. Pop into our Countryside Area for Terrier and Ferret racing and enjoy the incredible machines in the Old Time Farming section. Follow our education trails around the Showground to learn more about agriculture, food and farming.

We will certainly be celebrating our love of horses as we host over 150 showing, jumping and in-hand classes. From the traditional New Forest pony to the magnificent show jumpers there are horses for all to enjoy.

One area not to be missed is the Flower Show which boasts beautifully landscaped gardens, a plant hunters’ paradise highlighting the best horticulture from trade nurseries. The Southern Vegetable Championships and Flower Arranging competitions also produce a magnificent display and are a must-see part of the Show.

There are over 600 trade stands providing some of the most varied and unusual goods and produce – from large commercial companies to small local businesses. For those of you looking to make that special purchase we really are a shoppers’ paradise.

During a fun packed day at the Show, why not enjoy the vast range of food available, or visit the Food Hall for some wellearned refreshments. Whether you live in the local area or are visiting on holiday, make the New Forest & Hampshire County Show an essential part of this year’s calendar and enjoy the adventure.

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COMPETITION

The Ageas Family Festival

Returning for its fourth year, the home of Hampshire Cricket welcomes The Ageas Family Festival on 1st August.

Alongside fantastic family entertainment, the Festival will feature the Royal London One-Day Cup – Hampshire v Middlesex, with a headline musical performance from Boyzone, one of the UKs best-loved boybands.

Known for hits including ‘Love Me For A Reason’, ‘Words’, ‘No Matter What’ and ‘When The Going Gets Tough’, Boyzone is celebrating two decades in the music industry tallying up an impressive five Brit

Awards, 18 Top Ten hits on the UK Singles Chart, six number one UK hit singles and five number one albums, with 25 million records sold by 2013 worldwide. They released their sixth studio album ‘From Dublin to Detroit’ last year, featuring their favourite songs from the Motown era, including renditions of “You Can’t Hurry Love”, “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” plus many more.

Boyzone said: “After the heroics of the Irish team in the Cricket World Cup, we’re glad to be bringing a bit of the Irish craic to the Ageas Bowl on August 1st. It will be the last gig of the summer for Boyzone so we’re all looking forward to a great night.”

Prior to the headlining performance

by Boyzone, the cricketing action will see Hampshire face Middlesex in a Royal London One-Day Cup match.

The Royal London One-Day Cup, a 50-over competition, offers a midpoint between County Championship cricket and the NatWest T20 Blast.

As such, it benefits from the best of both of the aforementioned formats,

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the tactics and intricacies of County Championship and some of the fireworks associated with Twenty20 cricket.

Fun for all ages, this unique event sees the return of The Ageas Family Festival, which will provide the backdrop to both the cricketing and musical entertainment. The popular festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before. A whole host of family-friendly activities will be installed onsite and available for use throughout the day. Plus, alongside the exciting cricketing action, the Ageas Bowl will welcome the arrival of the Red Devils (British Army) who will parachute into the ground during the innings interval!

Free activities for children will range from bouncy castles to climbing walls, laser quest to a fun fair, with Cricket Coaching also returning alongside an arts and crafts area for all.

Tickets £40 adults /£10 child (under 18) Hospitality packages available.

Cricket:10.30-18.30 For more information visit www.ageasbowl.com.

You must state the following details: 2. Your name 3. Your postal address 4. Your email address 5. And most importantly, when you received your copy of Discover One entry per household, last entry date 24th July 2015.

Support Local Independents Whiteley Shopping Centre

Imaginarium Way Sarah Bland from the gorgeous and innovative gift shop Imaginarium told Discover Magazine, “Market Square is a lovely location along with the other independents and more and more people are discovering us. Whiteley management have been really helpful in promoting this area of the centre.”

Sweets & Treats Sweets & Treats offers a full range of classic sweets and confectionery and Assistant Manager Ann, photographed with Lara on the right, told Discover Magazine, “We have been here for two years now and it has been good that all the independents are in one area, although we could do with more people finding us.”

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RECIPE

Veggie Bean Burger 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 4 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped 1 carrot, peeled and grated 2 tsp chilli powder 2 x 400g cans mixed bean salad, drained and rinsed 100g canned sweetcorn, drained 100g fresh breadcrumbs 1 large egg 1 tbsp lime juice 4 tbsp fresh chopped coriander (or parsley) Toasted burger buns, baby spinach leaves and sliced tomatoes, to serve

Makes 8 Ready in 40 minutes, plus chilling time 1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan and fry the chopped onion over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic, spring onions and carrots and fry, stirring, for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chilli powder.

2. Tip all the beans into a large bowl and roughly mash with a fork. Stir in the onion mixture along with the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Divide and shape the mixture into 8 burgers. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

4. Heat the rest of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium

heat and fry the burgers for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown (you may need to do this in two batches so add a little more oil, if needed). Drain on kitchen paper then serve in toasted burgers buns with spinach leaves and sliced tomatoes.

Tip The uncooked burgers freeze well, just place on a lined baking tray and freeze until solid then pack away into freezer bags. To cook from frozen, place the burgers on a lined baking tray, brush lightly with oil and bake for 25-30 minutes at 200C, fan 180C, Gas 6 until golden and piping hot.

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Hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy which can help people in many ways. Have you ever driven a different car and flicked the wipers on instead of the indicators? Or cruised on a stretch of road and then found you couldn’t recall passing a familiar landmark? These are situations where you entered a trance-like state, performing a routine task where your subconscious mind had taken over and allowed you to ‘daydream’, a similar state to a hypnotic trance. It is only when your conscious mind is called on to make a decision that you come out of the trance-like state.

Local resident, Robin Tucker explains what led him to study hypnotherapy and to set up Plain Sailing. “I was in the Royal Navy for 26 years and

subsequently trained to become a primary school teacher. I was also involved in youth football at Locks Heath Lions FC for many years and developed an interest in hypnotherapy after completing a Diploma in sports psychology to help with the coaching I was doing.”

Robin became aware of how powerful the mind can be in the performance of competitors and in the general well-being of people, particularly those who have limiting beliefs. He adds, “By suggesting new positive beliefs to your subconscious mind it is possible to steady your course through self-doubt or anxiety and make the changes you want to make in either your working life, personal life or sporting performance. As you progress through the voyage of life personalised hypnotherapy can guide and assist you to remain in calm waters and avoid the turbulence and storms that may try to blow you off course.”

His military and classroom gives him a unique insight into the constant ebb and flow of new initiatives, targets and pressures to perform to ever greater levels which can become all consuming. Hypnotherapy can help you overcome a range of issues from changing a habit, becoming a non-smoker or providing you with the means to be more assertive, self-reliant and calm in the face of pressure. Robin offers hypnotherapy for all sorts of situations; getting you through an exam, to overcome the fears of an interview, to achieve a healthier lifestyle or as Robin puts it, to find “a sleeker ship to sail in”.

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GARDENING

Keeping healthy in the sun

By Pippa Greenwood There is something lovely about this part of the summer. The veg plot tends to be in overdrive and there are some delicious fruits cropping too. But sometimes your beloved flower beds and borders, pots and planters can be looking ever-so-slightly sorry for themselves. There is often a distinct mid-summerflop. You planted up your flower beds and numerous pots and containers to make them look good but how can you keep them looking on top form for as long as possible?

Regular feeding is essential, particularly for anything growing in a container. Often crammed into a fairly small space and with compost whose fertiliser content is pretty well used up after a few weeks, by July plants in pots can be close to starving if you’ve not fed them regularly. At this time of year I would still feed herbaceous perennials and annuals growing in open ground too, but I suggest you resist the temptation to feed shrubs as these could be encouraged to put on new growth which will not be toughened up enough by the time winter comes; this late growth is then very prone to frost damage. A tomato feed with a high potash level works well for anything that you grow primarily for the flowers so every time you feed your tomatoes make up a bit of extra feed and pop it onto flowering plants.

I tend to buy concentrated tomato food by the mini-tanker full as this works out much more economical!

Make sure that everything is deadheaded regularly, both the faded flowers and if necessary remove the flower stem too. On soft stemmed plants you may be able to make to do it using your thumb nail, but a pair of sharp scissors or similar often makes for the quickest, neatest and least messy job. Do this as soon as the flower starts to deteriorate so that no energy whatsoever is used to form seed heads and it will make a huge difference to the performance you see the plants put on

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over the next few weeks. I am a great believer in the ‘hair cut’ approach where perennials are given a trim using scissors or shears as soon as their flowering period is over. Do this promptly and follow it with a good feed and you can often encourage a second, later flush of flowers too.

If plants have become a little too tall or there has been a lot of rainfall they can literally flop over, clogging up the lawn on borders next to the grass, and generally looking a real mess.

This is easily solved if you check that stakes and other supports are still doing their job and re-position them if necessary, taking care not to snap any flower stems in the process. You may even find that you need to add a bit of extra support or tie in a few of the taller or more wayward stems – the foam-covered wire works really well for this.

At this time of year many flowers succumb to common diseases. This is how to deal with them: Powdery mildew: keep the plant well watered at the base but avoid wetting the leaves and spray with a suitable fungicide if necessary Aphids: remove with a strong jet of water, introduce ladybirds or spray with an insecticide Leaf spots: just pick off the worst affected leaves Rusts: pick off the worst affected leaves, try to keep the foliage dry and spray with a suitable insecticide Caterpillars: pick off by hand or spray with a suitable biological or chemical control

Keeping on top of these small problems is essential regular checks should allow you to take prompt action, so avoiding too much damage occurring and often meaning that you do not even need to spray.

Weeds tend to be growing rapidly too, so try to remove these as they make for a lot of competition for water, food and even light. Pulling them out or hoeing them off when they are still fairly small is a much easier and more efficient way to deal with them than trying to pull out a massive, long-rooted triffid that has already done a lot of damage.

If the weather is dry, regular watering will also help to keep your flower beds and containers looking their best. To minimise water wastage and the risk of those delicate petals becoming scorched, I suggest that you should only water in the evening or, if this is not possible, very early in the morning. A less frequent but thorough drenching is a lot more beneficial than very frequent but light waterings.

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FINANCE

How to Cut the Cost of Your Summer Holiday

By Ann Haldon From currency exchange to travel insurance and car hire, it’s possible to significantly cut the cost of holidaying abroad. Here are a few tips to shave a little off your holiday spend.

Credit cards The fees typically charged by credit card companies are: • Foreign exchange fee: generally 3% of the amount converted from sterling into a foreign currency.

• Cash withdrawal fee: between 2% and 3% of the amount withdrawn The availability of ‘specialist’ credit cards with no, or low fees, allows you to avoid these charges when you go on holiday.

The Halifax Clarity credit card is a good example. At the time of writing there’s no charge for spending abroad with this card, and no cash withdrawal fee. It’s accepted anywhere that displays the MasterCard symbol.

Interest will still be charged on cash withdrawals from the date you take the money out however, until the day it’s repaid in full. Even this fee can be reduced if you’re prepared to pay off the balance via internet banking while you’re away, or if this isn’t an option, as soon as you get home.

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you’re travelling abroad, otherwise they may stop your card in the belief that it’s fallen into the wrong hands.

Prepaid cards Prepaid cards are pre-loaded with money before you go. The balance gradually decreases as you spend, but can be topped up again as and when you need it. With these cards the exchange rate is always set by the card provider, and applied when the card is loaded rather than each time you use it.

This could work for or against you, depending on fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. If you’re thinking of purchasing one of these cards and the rate suddenly improves, you’ll be taking advantage of a strengthened Pound. Equally, you could lose out if the rate improves again later.

Although very convenient, you may encounter a range of fees with a prepaid card, depending on the provider: • Application fee: generally around £10 • Renewal fee: some providers set an expiry date and then charge a replacement fee of around £5 to renew the card, even if there’s a balance remaining • Cash withdrawal fee: check with your provider to see if they charge a fee for withdrawing cash at ATMs • Inactivity charge: usually around £2 per month if the card is not used regularly Holiday insurance

Buying well in advance of your holiday is the best way to save money on holiday insurance. Search a couple of price comparison sites such as Compare the Market or Money Supermarket to find the best deals.

Also consider: • Whether you are planning to take more than one trip abroad during the year. If so, a multi-trip insurance policy would be the most cost-effective.

• Where you are travelling - you’ll have to choose between worldwide or European insurance.

• If you’re likely to be participating in any risky sports such as scuba diving, the policy may be loaded with an extra charge.

Booking your travel insurance independently via the internet will generally work out cheaper than buying as an add on to flights or a package tour. Alternatively, ‘packaged’ bank accounts sometimes include annual travel insurance in their monthly fee.

Another good way to save money on your insurance premium is to opt to pay a larger excess in the event of a claim.

Hire car charges • There are several ways to save money on hiring a car: • Book early to get the best deals • Include car hire in your package deal • Organise your own Collision Damage Waiver add-on

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) covers the excess you would have to pay if you were involved in a crash. Many hire car operators adopt a ‘hard sell’ approach in relation to CDW when you pick the car up, as this is the way they make their profit - by selling add-ons to ‘basic’ insurance.

You can find your own Collision Damage Waiver insurance though. Save some money in the process by searching online using a price comparison site you may even get some cash back.

Airport parking As with car hire, booking early is the best way to save on airport parking. Even pre-booking on the day of the flight could save you a little money. Turning up at the car park is guaranteed to be the most expensive.

The Money Saving Expert website is a good source of tips on where to find travel-related discounts and offers, including airport car parking. If you’re staying at an airport hotel the night before your flight, you may be able to book a package that includes the room plus parking for the duration of your holiday.

Despite the economy picking up a little, most of us are still being careful to find the best deals when travelling abroad. Searching for discounts can be fun, and the money saved might as well line your pockets as those of the travel agent or credit card company.

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Warsash Village Show Saturday 5th September 2015

The Warsash Horticultural Society is delighted to be hosting a Village Garden Show this year on Saturday 5th September 2015. As well as competing for the best vegetable, fruit or flower, the competition will also be open for keen baking and photography enthusiasts.

The objective of the Show is to promote both the Society and our Village Hall, involve the local school and be active in the community. The emphasis is very much on having fun but of course we expect a high standard of entries!

The Show will be held in the Victory Hall, Warsash, SO31 9HW, from 2.30pm until 4.30pm. Open to all, admission is only 50 pence (children free). We will have a Café, Sales Table plus Tombola; prizes donated by local organisations.

You can pick up a Show Schedule and Entry Form from the Victory Hall, many of the local shops and public houses so please come along for an enjoyable afternoon – we look forward to seeing you.

If you would like more information go the WHS website www.warsashhorticulturalsociety.btck.co.uk or contact Suzanne Holleyoak on 01489 574498

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Open Evening 17th September 2015

Wyvern College is an 11-16 school with an innovative curriculum, excellent pastoral care, extensive facilities, and was graded ‘good’ by Ofsted in 2014.

It’s been another busy year at Wyvern, as you will see from the Latest News section on the College’s website.

Come and see for yourself!

Other key events have included the annual production, Vocal Festival, GCSE Art Exhibition, annual Wyvern 10K Race, and a highly successful Maritime Week to raise the profile of careers in the maritime industry.

Year 6 pupils and their parents are invited to our Open Evening on Thursday 17 September 2015 at 6.30pm and to join one of our escorted Admission Tours during the school day in September and October.

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For further details visit our website; www.wyvern.hants.sch.uk or call to book a place on a tour 023 8069 2679

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Various trips have enriched learning beyond the classroom and provided opportunities to experience other countries.

Year 7 students used their language skills during trips to France or Germany, Year 9 History students had a poignant visit to WW1 Battlefields, and Year 9 and 10 Philosophy & Ethics students took part in a memorable trip to Berlin and Poland. Local destinations have included the Houses of Parliament, the Natural History Museum, the Globe Theatre and the Black Country Museum.

Students are also encouraged to become participative citizens, with some training as Reading Ambassadors to support younger students and others devising fundraising ideas for their chosen year group charities.

To find out more, come along to the annual Open Evening on Thursday 17 September or join an escorted Admission Tour during the day in September and October. Contact the college on 02380 692679 or visit www.wyvern.hants. sch.uk for further details.

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SHORT STORY

The Lemonade War

By Jackie Brewster

A heat haze sent the tarmac shimmering like a pool of spilt lemonade. Across the avenue, Lenny, aged eleven, faced Max, aged twelve. Kids peered from behind parked cars, bushes and picket fences, anticipating the stand-off that had been brewing all day.

“You’ve lost, Lenny baby”, Max snarled, “go home and cry to your mummy”.

Lenny’s eyes smarted with grit. Though he was scared, he definitely wasn’t crying. He licked his cracked lips.

“Maybe I have, maybe I haven’t”.

He attempted an enigmatic smile, “or maybe I have one more card to play”.

Max spat defiantly onto the dusty pavement, “you’ve got nothing”.

He unscrewed his lemonade bottle with a dull fizz and took a swig. “I won the turf. It’s mine for the keeping”.

Lenny feared Max might be right.

He glanced at the stall on the end of his drive. It had been a good little weekend business while it lasted. Yesterday his dad had helped him make a sign ‘Lenny’s Lemons: homemade lemonade 15p’, and he had set up stall with just two packing crates. All the kids had paid a visit, and the coins had been rolling in. Not enough yet for a whole skateboard, but enough for 24

the first two wheels.

Max looked blank for a moment,

Lenny should have known trouble was brewing when Max had showed up yesterday and bought a cup of iced lemonade. For a boy of few words he’d certainly asked a lot of questions. Lenny had been flattered into letting his guard slip and it had cost him dearly. Max was older, cooler, and had his own mobile phone. And sure enough today ‘Maximum Lemons’ opened up just across the street.

“So what if she did?”

Max’s lemonade, while no more homemade than Lenny’s, was selling for just 10p, and each cup came with a curly straw. Max had been doing a steady trade while Lenny’s lemonade had turned flat in the jug.

“Lemonade doesn’t taste any better through a curly straw”, Lenny said at the top of his voice, “you’re all just hooked on a pointless gimmick”.

Max hooked his thumbs through his belt loops.

“Pathetic. Is that the card you were going to play?” he sniggered and turned away.

“Not so fast Max”. Lenny took a deep breath, “I bet your mum bought the lemonade, the cups and the curly straws from the supermarket this morning, after you cooked up your little scheme to steal my customers”.

“I even bet she said you could pay her back out of the money you made”.

Max, uncomfortable suddenly, glanced around at the curious eyes watching him.

“Am I right?” Lenny said.

The expression on Max’s face told Lenny all he needed to know.

“It’s been a long day hasn’t it?”

Lenny smiled, “you’ve worked hard haven’t you?”

Max nodded, the sweat dripping down his forehead. The wind spun a curly straw across the street. Lenny bent to pick it up.

“Just think of all the things you could have been doing Max. That hosepipe fight at number eight looked like fun”.

Max shrugged, “maybe, but at least I made loads of cash”.

“Really?” Lenny said carefully.

“Didn’t your mum tell you curly straws cost a pound for a packet of ten?” He straightened the straw with a snap and delivered the killer blow, “Maxi baby, you’ve not made a single penny all day”.

Max may be older, may be cooler, may even have a mobile phone, but Lenny was better at maths.

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ex vat

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ex vat £3.99 £6.75 £3.49 £2.63 £4.99 £5.45 £4.17

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ex vat £499.00 £499.00 £499.00 £519.00 £537.00 £533.25 £449.00 £535.00 £475.00 £499.00 £499.00 £580.00 £519.00 £529.00 £499.00 £499.00 £499.00 £499.00 £399.00

DECORATIVE GRAVELS & ROCKERY inc vat £598.80 £598.80 £598.80 £622.80 £644.40 £639.90 £538.80 £642.00 £570.00 £598.80 £598.80 £696.00 £622.80 £634.80 £598.80 £598.80 £598.80 £598.80 £478.80

This is just a selection of the bricks we keep in stock for immediate delivery. Please call with your requirements.

CLAY & CONRETE BLOCK PAVING Prices refer to Sq Mtr - Linear Mtr or Each Blockleys Clay Paviors 50mm Marshalls 50mm Brindle Block Paving Marshalls 50mm Red Block Paving Marshalls 50mm Sunrise Block Paving Marshalls 50mm Bracken Block Paving FORMPAVE 50mm Buff Block Paving Marshalls 50mm Charcoal Block Paving FORMPAVE 50mm Golden Brin Block Paving Chelsea Rumbled Setts -Autumn Hue Marshall Tegula Drivesett (All Colours) Marshalls Clay Cobbles - Sherbourne Red Marshalls Clay Cobbles - Ashbourne Red Marshall Driveline Elite - Firebrick Marshall KS Kerbs - per mtr Brindle/Red/Charcoal Marshall KL Kerb Marshalls KS Corner Kerb - All Colours Blockpave Manhole Cover 600 x 450mm 25kg Dry Kiln Sand 5ltr Path & Patio Seal 4ltr Tarmac Restorer 1 ltr Oil Stain Remover

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NATURAL STONE Indian Sandstone & Limestone Paving Flags 4 Sizes - 900 x 600mm ,600 x 600mm, 600 x 290mm & 290 x 290mm Colours - Raj Green Sandstone per sq mtr Modak Sandstone per sq mtr Camel Dust Sandstone per sq mtr Mint Sandstone per sq mtr Silver Grey Sandstone per sq mtr Olive Black Slate per sq mtr Black Limestone per sq mtr Circles available inc squaring off kit 2.85m Circle from each 4.00m Circle from each Mixed Sandstone Crazy Pave sq mtr

£299.00 £358.80 £459.00 £550.80 £14.99 £17.99

Knapped Chalk Flints per tonne £472.50 £567.00 Purbeck Walling Stone per tonne £129.00 £154.80 Purbeck Crazy Paving (approx 12 sq yds) per tonne £229.00 £274.80 Bulk Bag graded Topsoil Reclaimed Railway Sleepers Approx 2.6mtr x 200x150.160

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Plus it’s packed with fruit and seed oils, including avocado, olive and aloe vera, and is kind to sensitive skin. It is water-resistant, but won’t survive a long swim in the pool, so do make sure that you reapply it regularly.

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We all know the risks, but when the sun is shining and we’re baring our pins on a golden beach, we can’t help but want a tan. Sometimes it’s OK to fake it, and tanning is one of those occasions. Don’t let the visions of Oompa Loompa lookalikes put you off; fake tans have come a long way and you no longer have to choose between milk bottle white or tangerine orange. For best results, wax or shave the day before, exfoliate well, then follow with a body lotion.

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Brookfield’s Soundscape ‘Musical Extravaganza’ On Monday 13 July, Brookfield Community School and its Cluster Primary and Junior Schools will be staging a wonderful ‘Musical Extravaganza’ at Ferneham Hall bringing together students of different ages in the celebration of song. Over the course of this academic year, students at Brookfield have been part of the incredible ‘Soundscape’ learning project , supported in partnership by Turner Sims Concert Hall, the jazz collective, Tomorrow’s Warriors and the University of Southampton. This

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Brookfield musicians

Peter Edwards accompanying each of the massed choir songs and are known as the Jazz Select Group. The ‘Musical Extravaganza’ will feature an incredible massed choir of over 200 voices of children aged from 8 years to 16 years from Sarisbury Juniors, Park Gate Primary, St John the Baptist Primary, Hook with Warsash Primary, St Anthony’s Catholic Primary and Locks Heath Juniors alongside children from Brookfield School. This is the 15th Anniversary of the cluster ‘Musical Extravaganza’ which is always a phenomenal event. Also performing at the event will be the Brookfield Concert Band and Brookfield Jazz Orchestra led

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Local Groups & Clubs ACTING UP Meets on Mondays Abshot Community Centre, Titchfield Common PO14 4NR 4-5pm 7-11 years, 5-5.45pm 4-7 years, 5.45-6.45pm 11-16 years £4 a session. actingupinfo@gmail.com LOCKS HEATH BROWNIES Meets on Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm Abshot Community Centre, Titchfield Common PO14 4NR For details call 01489 559015 gill@procars.co.uk MARACAJACKS Meets Mondays, 10am – 12noon Genesis Centre, Locks Heath, SO31 6DX Singing group for young children.

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IDENTITY YOUTH CLUB Meets on Mondays, 6-8pm Genesis Centre, Locks Heath, SO31 6DX For young people in school years 6 & 7. 01489 808040

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Solent Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild Workshop with Anne Riches 17 Aug 2015, 7pm for 7.30pm (Visitors £5) Parish Rooms, Titchfield, PO14 4AQ The Solent Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild has on loan some beautiful portfolios from the National Collection of the Embroiderer’s Guild. These beautiful examples of work, both modern and historical, will be used in a workshop where members will share their skills to help create pieces influenced by the portfolios.

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Locks Heath Swim Squad Windsor Open Meet Magnet Leisure Centre, Maidenhead

13 LHSS swimmers made the long journey to the Magnet Leisure Centre in Maidenhead to compete in the Windsor Open Meet hosted by Windsor swimming club.

From a total of 63 swims came 44 personal bests, 3 gold, 3 silver and 6 bronze medals, well done to all who competed.

Juliet Jarvie, new to LHSS, impressed the coach and managed to secure 5 personal bests out of her 6 races entered. What a great start.

Matilda Hall, a squad swimmer but first time at a meet, swam really well and is clearly following in the footsteps of her siblings. Her sister Evelyn Hall (10) did exceptionally well, in her age group she won gold in both her 50 back and 50 free, these were also personal bests for Evelyn. Not satisfied with just two medals, with another PB, she secured a bronze in the girls 100IM, well deserved after witnessing some great swims.

Brother James Hall also managed three personal bests. A successful day in the house of Halls!

Amelia Ayling (10) did amazingly well even with strong competition in her age group, some strong swims and lots of personal bests. All her hard work in training earned her a well-deserved bronze medal in the girls age 10 200 free category.

Gracie Goddard (9) was on form, a real superstar as she was entered for 5 races, they were all personal bests on the day and her hard work paid off as she was awarded silver medals in her 50 breast, 50 back and 50 free.

Shannon Lamb shone, a worthwhile journey for the young lady as not only did she secure 4 out of 5 personal bests, but also finished in 1st position in the 100IM, and picked up three bronze medals for the 50 back, 50 free and 100 free category, and congratulations.

Kyle Kirkland not to be beaten by the girls managed to get awarded a bronze medal in his 50 back and managed to better himself once more by getting 4 out of 5 PB’s.

Joshua Beaudro may have missed out on medals but to gain 4 personal bests, knocking an impressive 9 seconds off his previous 100IM time.

Other swimmers that competed on the day and also managed some quality personal bests were Hannah Roberts (13), Thomas Larby (10), Harrison Kennedy (11) and Scott Hutin (10).

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INTERVIEW

Leona Lewis X Factor winner, Leona Lewis, is back with a new single, album and tour. The Evening Breeze’s Lucy Ambache caught up with her.

So you’ve signed with a new record label.

Is that like the first day of school?

It’s just a whole new vibe and energy.

The team are amazing - it’s been really good!

And what was it like parting with Simon Cowell. Was it difficult?

Yeah it was. Because we’d worked together for years and he’s been amazing to me. Simon’s not there on the ground A& R’ing my records with me. At first he was more but X Factor’s now in a thousand million different countries and he’s all over the place and it’s difficult to pin him down and I just needed to do my own thing, and go my own way. But I still have so much love for him and we’ve got a good relationship still.

So let’s talk about ‘Fire Under My Feet’.

It’s uplifting, it’s got a bit of gospel feel, it’s very earthy and very free which is what I love about it.

Because I still think of you in the ballad niche. Is that annoying?

No because I still have those ballads on (the album) and I love singing those songs. There’s an amazing song

by Dianne Warren on the CD that I really love, and that’s a huge ballad so there’s still that sort of thing there.

I still do opera. I’ve recorded a couple of classical songs and I love the training behind it and the discipline. I think it’s a great foundation for any singer.

You strike me as a shy person so how do you feel when you go on stage?

I’ve been performing for such a long time that it feels natural and something that I do.

You’re alright with 20,000 people staring at you?

You’ve an amazing mezzo soprano voice which spans four octaves. What do you think is special about your vocal range?

I’ve been alright so far. I still get nervous of course but somehow I get through it. I love what I do!

I was classically trained which I suppose helps. I thought I was going to be an opera singer - and so did my mum.

You are a fellow vegetarian. Since you were twelve?

Would you go back to opera?

What made you turn to vegetarianism?

Yeah Once I knew that the sausage was a pig, I was like “no no.. no thank you”.

What about when you go around to people’s houses? Do you ever feel bad? I do!

I get that when I go round to my sister’s in law! (laughs)

How do you take that moment and take that deep breath?

Usually it takes something quite drastic to happen and I felt it did take that with me in that what sparked me to leave was that I was told I had to do a record of covers which I didn’t want to do. And it just wasn’t me. So that sparked me to leave. Although it’s scary, I think it’s a good thing.

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Big Boost For Local Memory Café A total of £552 was raised through the Locks Heath Waitrose Community Matters to support a free Memory Café, run by Home Instead Senior Care.

Home Instead Senior Care, based in Whiteley, was delighted to be selected to be one of the 3 local causes in the Community Matters Scheme.

The care company, which provides care to people in their own home, is committed to spending every penny on new materials that will help all those attending to live well with dementia.

care for a loved one with dementia or any other memory loss please bring them along for fun, fellowship and support.”

Kate Mortimer, responsible for the Waitrose Community Matters Scheme in Locks Heath also commented.

She said, “Locks Heath Waitrose Community Matters were delighted to be able to support the Home Instead

Memory cafe in Warsash as one of the three chosen good causes for the month. Through customer support we were able to donate a cheque for £552 to the Home Instead Memory cafe.”

For more information about Home Instead or the memory cafe, please feel free to call 01489 559007 or visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/southampton

Owner of Home Instead, Graeme Cann, also commented. He said, “We are so pleased to have been chosen as one of the Community Matters local good causes by Waitrose. Over a year ago, we opened a free memory café for carers and their loved ones affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s. It has gone from strength to strength and is proving highly popular and helpful for those that attend.”

“The local people have been fantastic in supporting us in the scheme, and we will be using the monies raised to enhance the memory café for all attendees. If you

Memory Café and Kate presenting the cheque to Luisa Castle, MD and co-owner of Home Instead

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MASTERCLASS WITH BEN MUSGRAVE 1 Aug, 2-4pm The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, SO30 3EJ Inviting aspiring writers to join a masterclass with playwright Ben Musgrave. The workshop focuses on creating a distinct theatrical world out of places that mean something to us. £15/£10 conc. www.theberrytheatre.co.uk 02380 652349 VICKY PARK FAMILY FESTIVAL 1 Aug, 10-5pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA A family fun day out. Bring a blanket and chill out in the sunshine whilst listening to live music from local bands. There will also be food and a selection of activities. Why not make a weekend of it by camping overnight?

02380 455157 CHAPEL SESSIONS 5 Aug, 8.15pm (Doors open 7.30pm) Chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton SO31 5DQ. Chapel Sessions presents an evening of Celtic influenced music from Carlos Nunez and his Band plus a few surprise guests. £23/£15.50 www.hants.gov.uk/shop BIG BUG HUNT 5 Aug, (10-12 & 2-4) Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER How many bugs can you find in the Country Park? We will start by checking our moth trap, then move around to explore other parts of the park and then make a bug hotel to take home. Meet at Barnfield Kiosk (B) 01489 787055 £4 per child, one free adult per child.

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WICKHAM FESTIVAL 6-9 August A 4-day music and arts festival with a relaxed, friendly ‘folkie’ feel held in a scenic location. For tickets and line up contact www.wickhamfestival.co.uk 023 8071 1818 DUELLING IN THE ROYAL NAVY 6 Aug, 7.30pm Gosport Discovery Centre, PO12 1BT Local author Mark Barton tells us about some of the duels that occurred within the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines, including the very last English duel which took place here in Gosport.

Tickets £3. 02392 523463 FAREHAM ARTS FESTIVAL 8-16 Aug Fareham, PO16 0PW Free exhibitions, meet artists, take part in workshops, attend live music and spoken word. www.farehamartsfestival.co.uk 07910 832850 FRESH PRODUCE & CRAFT SALE 10 to 14 Aug, 10-3pm Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER Members of the QE2 Activity Centre Greenhouse Team will be selling their handmade crafts and fruit and vegetables grown at Manor Farm on the green outside the café and farm. Free (normal farm admission charge should you wish to visit the farm).

TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC 12 Aug, 11-1pm Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER Bring your own Teddy along to join us for fun activities and don’t forget your lunch box for a picnic in the country park.

Meet at Barnfield Kiosk (B) 01489 787055 £4 per child, one free adult per child.

BARN DANCE WITH LIVE BAND 15 Aug, 7pm-11pm Portchester Community Centre Always a fun evening including supper.

BYO alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and snacks on sale. Glasses can be borrowed for drinks you bring along. £10 a ticket includes the supper. (B) 02392 321787 www.portchestercommunitycentre.co.uk

AMAZING MAMMALS - TRACKS & SIGNS 19 Aug, (10-12 & 2-4) Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER Do you like mice, voles and rabbits?

Come and meet a ranger and learn how to spot the tracks and signs they leave behind. Make a ‘footprint trap’ to take home and see what is living in your garden. Meet at Barnfield Kiosk (B) 01489 787055 £4 per child, one free adult per child.

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07702 980677 chapelsessionsmusic.wordpress.com ART, CRAFT & GIFT MARKET 22 Aug, 11-3pm Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane, PO14 2PP Brought to you by local artists and crafters and small independent businesses. Children’s Crafting area, £1.50 per project. Free Entry.

02393 116749 WARSASH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 26 Aug, 7.30pm Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Road, SO31 9HW Speaker will be Sally Murdoch.

Subject: The Tudor Garden. Call Glenda Edmondson on 01489 573755 NATURE ACTIVITY DAY IN THE COUNTRY PARK 26 Aug, 12-3pm Manor Farm & Country Park, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER Lots of hands-on activities led by our Ranger Team, including mini-beast hunts, leaf printing and crafts using natural materials. Meet at Barnfield Kiosk. Free event, just come along.

MUSIC AT THE BOARDWALK 31 Aug, 12-4pm The Boardwalk, Port Solent, PO6 4TP Be entertained by some local bands in a great waterside location. Free event www.portsolent.com 02392 210606

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Band and other guests. The concert is in aid of the Free Memory Café in Warsash which supports people suffering from Alzheimer’s & Dementia and their carers. Tickets cost £7.50 and are available from Sue McCaig on 01329 847990, choir members, on the door or by emailing solentsingers@yahoo.co.uk. Bar and raffle available. We look forward to welcoming you to a wonderful evening of music.

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