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What's On ‘KNOCK KNOCK DINOSAUR’ STORYTIME SPECIAL 2 Aug 11am to 12 noon Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, Gosport. PO12 1BT What would your mum say if you had let dinosaurs into the house?
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ACAFEST 5 Aug Alton Community Centre, Amery Street, Alton GU34 1HN Family friendly music festival. 01420 85057 altoncomcen.org.uk
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Editor’s Letter
The Good and Bad of Online Communities My 10 year old Labrador took himself off for a walk last week and was found hot and weary, looking very sorry for himself indeed. Within minutes, a good citizen had featured a “lost dog” post on our neighbourhood Facebook group and he was safely home within hours. I’ve joined other groups in areas we publish Discover and within minutes hundreds of people know about a local incident such as the fire (Hythe Pier was one) missing persons etc; it’s lovely to read about communities supporting, pulling together and rallying round. These are just a few examples of the benefits of such communication online, but it’s not always the case. I’ve removed myself from a group where members’ rants and offensive remarks made me feel very uncomfortable. The anonymity I think means people say things they wouldn’t say in person, or with reflection, wouldn’t say at all.
There are of course many people who avoid social media and buy a good old fashioned newspaper. These people also value local magazines like Discover Meon Valley to find local businesses who advertise and are at their service. The magazine is made possible by the investment of our local advertisers so please support them and say you found them in Discover! Like almost every business these days, Discover Magazines has an active Facebook page and the website is updated with What’s On events, so feel free to follow us and post local activity and – please – always be nice!
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When the weather is warm there’s nothing to beat taking a trip on the water. It’s difficult with the British weather to pre-plan a day by the sea or on a river, so most of these suggestions are just turn up and pay. From Ocean Village Various trips from 1 hour to 4.5 hours operated by Blue Funnel Cruises e.g. Southampton Harbour, Hamble River, Portsmouth (non landing) www.bluefunnel.co.uk/day From Keyhaven near Lymington. Small open ferry boat to Hurst Castle leaves from Keyhaven Quay from 10am. Adults £6.50/Children £3.50 return. www.hurstcastle.co.uk. Adults £5, Children £3
ON THE WATER From Christchurch Take a small open motorboat (self driven) along the river from various departure points. Approx £20 for half an hour/£30 for an hour. www.bournemouthboating.co.uk From Odiham Trips along the Basingstoke Canal on a traditional 67ft narrowboat. Trips take up to 2.5 hours. Family ticket around £15 or less depending on trip. www.s-h-c-c.co.uk On a Steamboat The Waverley Steamboat will be in Southampton for a couple of weeks and offers several different trips. www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
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The Gruffalo and Friends arrive at Mottisfont Colourful, characterful works by the much-loved children’s illustrator Axel Scheffler will be on display at the National Trust’s Mottisfont over the summer until 3 September. Axel Scheffler has been creating imaginative illustrations for more than 30 years, and is perhaps best-known for his collaborations with Julia Donaldson, including the modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child. Mottisfont’s exhibition will be very familyfocused. The gallery will be laid out to suit younger audiences, with lower-hanging pictures, a childfriendly guide and cosy reading spaces dotted throughout. It will be an immersive experience, with large, scene-setting vinyls and other decorations taken from Scheffler’s illustrations,
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PRESTIGIOUS ARTWORK ON SHOW Paintings, ceramics, glass and sculpture usually only found in top London galleries feature in a prestigious Hampshire art exhibition. The Celebrating Hampshire exhibition features some stunning artwork by selected award winning professional artists and craftspeople. The exhibition runs until bank holiday Monday, August 28 at 49 Church Close, Locks Heath, SO31 6LR and will help raise funds for Hook with Warsash CofE Academy. All work is available for sale prior to the exhibition and can be viewed in an online brochure at www.creativecoverage.co.uk
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Beware Of Ticks When Walking Your Dog Ticks pose a serious health risk to your dog during the summer and early autumn months, particularly if you take them for walks through bracken and heather. If your dog has a long coat, a tick will barely be noticeable on the skin, so it’s important that you physically check their body when you finish your walk.
What does a tick look like?
Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures that attach themselves to a ‘host,’ and feed on their blood. Once they start to feed, the tick increases in size and becomes more noticeable to the human eye.
Although it’s tempting to pull a tick from your dog, part of it is likely to remain under their skin which can have serious health consequences in the months that follow.
You can buy a dedicated tick remover from your local pet shop or veterinary practice. Although other methods of removing ticks exist, tick removers allow you to twist and pull the tick from your dog, bringing the entire body away.
Why are ticks dangerous to your pet?
Ticks cause Lyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, in dogs, but signs of illness don’t commonly appear until several months after they have been bitten. Symptoms include: • High fever.
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Parents are signing up their babies to their local library at the same time as registering their births, as part of a new County Council initiative.
In the past year, 1,267 new arrivals have received their very own cards from Hampshire Library Service after visiting Hampshire Registration Service. The voluntary scheme has seen around 20% of all babies registered in Hampshire join the service since May 2016. Councillor Andrew Gibson, Executive Member for Culture, Recreation and Countryside, said: “This is a wonderful initiative with our Registration Service to help place our libraries at the heart of family life. It’s never too early to start enjoying books with your little one – introducing skills like listening and identifying shapes and colours before they can read.” For more details visit hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library/jointhelibrary
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The Great Brick Safari: An Interactive Experience Marwell Wildlife is to become the first UK zoo to host a collection of giant LEGO brick animals. This summer over 80 sculptures, representing 25 different species, will be installed at the Hampshire attraction, offering an exciting and unique trail to connect children with nature. Over 2 million bricks will be used to make the sculptures, which are being created by Bordonbased LEGO building company Bright Bricks. Among them will be a 1.5 tonne elephant, a life size Bengal tiger and a trio of Giant panda cubs. Other sculptures will be inspired by Marwell’s own diverse collection of animals, with a red ruffed lemur, a warthog and a mob of meerkats all featuring on the trail.
James Cretney, Chief Executive of Marwell Wildlife said: “We are delighted to be the first zoo in the UK to host an interactive LEGO brick experience. We know our guests both old and young are going to absolutely love the trail.” LEGO fans of all ages will also be able to try their hands at making their own animal sculptures in the LEGO brick play area. The Great Brick Safari will be included with general admission to Marwell Zoo and runs until 1 October.
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Headlining the event will be one of Britain’s most successful hip hop acts, Stereo MC’s. They are known for their enthusiasm on stage and have created over ten full albums with major singles hits like “Step it Up”.
The festival will also welcome fellow headliners Republica, and third on the bill will be Twyford’s favourite funk/soul outfit, Agency. In total there are twelve different acts on the two main stages, with extra entertainment on the dedicated Kids’ Stage. Lunch is taken care of with nine unique food and drink stalls, including Twyford’s own The Bugle.
Last year over £10,000 was raised for local charities, and this year the organisers are determined to top that figure. Grazefestival.co.uk
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FOOD INTOLERANCES AND ALLERGIES? HELP IS HERE! A local technology company, based in Meon Valley has just launched a phone app addressing the may have a profound impact on the health of people suffering from food allergies, intolerances, and medical conditions in the UK. FoodAdvisr allows users to make informed choices about what they eat, based on their personal needs and likes, by simply scanning the barcode on any food or drink product, or browsing the menu of participating restaurants. The Advisr Technologies team conducted over 400 survey interviews; 75% of people consciously considered the content of food they buy and consume, and 82% were strongly of the view that a “simple to use” app on their phone, that captured their requirements and delivered personalised assessments of food (either groceries or in restaurants), would be of great help.
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There are many attractions in the area which will come to mind when planning what to do during the summer. However some need a little more thought, especially if you are watching your budget. All these are low cost or free days out. Imagine you are a millionaire: Northington Grange is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England, built between 1804 and 1809. It is free, and a great place for imagining yourself as Lord or Lady of the Manor. This is a lovely picnic spot too. www.englishheritage.co.uk and search for Northington. Imagine you are an art critic: The grounds of Hillier Gardens (near Romsey) make an interesting walk at any time of the year, but in the summer they have an annual exhibition of Art in the Garden. www.hilliergardens.org.uk Imagine you are a child: With a signal box and station, track running through tunnels, over and under bridges, round curves and changing gradients, the miniature railway provides a fun ride for children and adults. Eastleigh Lakeside Railway, Royal Victoria Country Park, Moors Valley Railway, Exbury Gardens Railway and Bankside Miniature Railway. Imagine you are a wildlife expert: Enjoy a date with nature at the Reptile Centre, 38
with fun activities for the whole family. Quiz trail and ‘making’ activities for children. Come and see the ‘live’ video of birds on their nests as well as the reptiles and amphibians. For more information 0300 067 4601. There is no charge for this event. Just turn up between 10.30am and 4pm. New Forest Reptile Centre, SO43 7GR Wed 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug. www.forestry.gov.uk and search for the centre For more nature trails look no further than the Wildlife and Butterfly Walk at Southampton Common. Learn about all the species of butterflies and moths that are in the UK. The walks start just inside the main gates at the end of Cemetery Road where parking is available. The walks and events are all free but any donations would be much appreciated. Bookings - 07538 888 655. Imagine you are on holiday: The land in the New Forest is quite unlike anywhere else in the county and once you are in there it feels like you are on holiday. You can take a long walk or to see more take bikes with you. Take a picnic and drinking water. Imagine you are a golf professional: If you’ve never played the game and wouldn’t dream of going onto a main course you can still have the chance to swing a club. Go down to the mini golf at Andrews East Park, Southampton, it is around £2.50 per person and it is an 18 hole course. For more information call 02380 833000.
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THE GROW PROJECT The Grow Project is a service supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities. It has been a big success since its launch in Southampton in September 2016. The Grow Project is unique in how it operates; sessions are kept small with up to eight members, upholding their ethos to maintain a person centered approach. Members have the option to choose how they wish to access the service: 1. Standard Day Service - A continuous rolling day service membership 2. Course Only Service – Flexibility to choose courses they are interested in. 3. Fixed Term Service – Attend the service during a fixed period e.g. College holidays. The Grow Project team supports their members in identifying and reaching some of their personal goals and undertaking different work experience placements. The project focuses on members
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learning new skills, improving their independence and quality of life through their project models, which are based on 6 key skills, with courses ranging from care and personal hygiene to problem solving. Following the huge success of The Grow Project the team are preparing for the launch of their second Day Project in Eastleigh, in September. Steve Harris, Group Managing Director said, ‘we are excited about launching in Eastleigh and being part of the Hampshire Care Providers network. Our services are designed to give back to the Community and to support everyone to achieve their goals’. The Grow Project is part of SRG Care Consultancy Limited, providers of support and training to registered homes, ensuring compliance with regulations. For more information www.thegrowproject.co.uk or call 0330 133 0174.
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Eastleigh Film Festival is back following a triumphant week of film fun in 2016. This year's festival will run from 25-30 September and will screen 19 films across 12 venues. This year it is bigger than ever, with more films in locations in and around Eastleigh. The festival will screen films in site-specific, largescale locations and presents intimate movie-going experiences with the return of mini-screenings in collaboration with local businesses. Curated by The Point, the festival will transform the cultural centre into a hub for film fans this September This year’s event will encourage people to get involved, on 28 September, The Point will host a Film Careers morning for students and film fans alike. The event, running from 9.30am to 1pm, invites participants to attend an array of inspiring workshops based around different aspects of the film industry. For more information, and to purchase tickets www.eastleighfilmfestival.com.
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And Another Thing...
Tom and the exotic trip
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After yet another day at the coalface, it was time to plonk myself down in front of the tube with my standard issue tea and biccies. Eschewing Bradley Walsh’s faux hilarity, I flicked over to observe another presenter’s plummy commiserations with a pair of unlucky celebrities. “Alexander Armstrong has a way with people, don’t you think?” I glanced over at Sarah (My Dearly Beloved) who was busily ensconced in a pile of glossy magazines. Immediately, my blood froze. My wife was ‘browsing for ideas’, a catchall phrase that indicated she was on the hunt for a walletsqueezing Big Ticket Item. Without looking up Sarah said, “That’s right Tom, I’m choosing a last minute holiday. What are you doing with the remote?” “I’m trying to find Ceefax.”
“Ceefax? Tom, in case you hadn’t noticed this isn’t 1994. I’ve heard Hurghada is nice.” “Is that in Wales?” I asked hopefully.
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Progressive Proverbs Worldly wisdom may seem timeless, but sometimes our conclusions are out of date. For example, chickens can be counted before they’re hatched now - by using a UV light. And that’s not all that has changed... Nothing good ever came out of a windowed envelope. A broken clock is right twice a day, unless it’s digital. You automatically forget your number plate as soon as you reach the car park ticket machine. If you want to find something try looking for something else.
A watched pot is a poor use of a webcam. A text in time saves minutes on a pointless call. Look after the pennies...because they’re the only interest available on your savings. The squeaky wheel...will be on your supermarket trolley. Two wrongs...is about right. When in Rome, expect the ice cream to be both delicious and expensive. The pen is mightier than the broken pencil, but not as satisfying to chew. Keep your friends close...and your pretend friends on social media. You can’t judge a book by its cover, or trust the objectivity of its online reviews.
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