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Music Lovers Guide to Festivals

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What's On HEDGE END CARNIVAL 1 July, 2.15pm Greta Park - Hedge End (behind Library) SO30 4DY Hedge End’s Carnival Day, Starting at St.Johns Road Hedge End and finishing at Greta Park (by the library) Come and watch the procession as it parades through Hedge End village - A great day for everyone with side stalls entertainment and a fairground on Greta Park.

More information hedgeendcarnival.org.uk ROMSEY QUILT FESTIVAL 2017 1 Jul until 16 Jul 10.am-4pm As well as the wonderful displays of quilts there will be a Sales Table and demonstrations in The Abbey. More info www.ticketsource.co.uk/ romseyfestival ROMSEY BEGGARS FAIR 8 Jul Cornmarket, Romsey SO51 8GB The best of local performers bring you folk, jazz, blues and world music, colourful dance displays and children’s entertainment.

Over 80 acts across 17 venues and all for free. www.beggarsfair.org.uk

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NGS GARDENS BISHOP’S WALTHAM IN BLOOM - HIDDEN GARDENS 9 Jul 11am-5pm 12 private gardens open to the public, 3 of which have not been involved before. Refreshments will be on sale at 3 gardens and ice cream at a fourth.

More info bishopswalthaminbloom.org.uk MICHAELMAS 16 & 17 Jul, 2-5pm 2 Open Street, Hill Head Fareham PO14 3HU A variety of tall plants, many frown from seed or cuttings. Admission £3.50 HILL FARM HOUSE 30 Jul, 1.30-5pm 8 & 10 Aug, 1.30-5pm Droxford, Swanmore SO32 2PY Traditional English 2 acre garden, entrance £4 01962 732720 DOWNEND 22 Jul, 1-5pm Fareham PO16 8AF This small garden is influenced by the flora of Australia and New Zealand and incl many indigenous species and plants that are widely grown ‘down under’.£3 01329 280838

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COUNTRYSIDE FAYRE 9 July 11am - 3 pm On The Moors – entrance in Cricklemede. Main attraction is The Hawk Conservancy plus stalls covering local wildlife, countryside and environmental groups, a BBQ, children’s activities, guided walks. No entry fee.

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BISHOPS WALTHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL 16 July Taking place at the Bishops Waltham Palace.

Three stages with Bands, Acoustic artists, DJ’s and Spoken word. www.bwmusic.weebly.com CLASSIC VEHICLES 16 Jul, 1pm Wyevale Garden Centre, Landford SP5 2BE Organisers expect up to 60 vehicles to take part in the event, which will be judged in five categories; Best Saloon, Best Sports, Best Motorcycle, Best Miscellaneous and Best in Show. Judging commences at 1pm. Entry is free.

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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY

If you are a regular reader of Discover you may remember that last year I bought classic VW campervan – completely out of character as I am a real “Princess and the Pea”. Well, it was a great success; I’ve woken up to views you can only get from wild camping, I’ve survived being wifi-free for more than two days and made many, new friends (still don’t get the waving at other campervan drivers!).

The successful trial persuaded me to upgrade so I sadly say goodbye to “Jesse” (for sale … anyone?) and will be taking a younger (still 15 years old) “Annie” to many of the music events listed in our Special Feature on Summer Festivals (see page 29). If you’ve ever sold an old faithful car you’ll understand my feeling of betrayal in trading Jesse in for a younger model but I now have a toilet .. yeah!

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Out with Old In with the New – Hang On! Yes, it’s often cheaper these days to replace a worn or broken gadget for new but before you do it’s really worth using a few websites and apps where you can buy and sell just about anything that’s used or not wanted; gumtree, freecycle, preloved, ebay. I helped furnish my daughter’s first rented flat entirely from gumtree! Or why not try to fix it yourself at a local Repair Café such as featured on page 48 – what a Melanie Tinson great idea!

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What's On NETLEY MARSH STEAM & CRAFT SHOW 21-23 Jul With traction steam engines and a wide and varied range of vintage vehicles and engines. Wide range of entertainment for all ages. www.nmscs.org.uk THE NEW FOREST AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW 25-27 Jul Brockenhurst SO42 7QH The New Forest Show is a major event within Hampshire with thousands of visitors coming along every year. Show jumping, art demonstrations and even a game cookery demonstration. Show farm for children and huge range of food, drink and retail stands.

TALKS & TOURS SCENTED PLANTS THROUGH THE YEAR 6 Jul, 7.30pm St Andrew’s Centre Beaulieu Rd Dibden Purlieu 02380 842006 TWELVE MONTHS OF COLOUR 12 Jul, 7.30pm Three Score Club, Library Road, Totton SO40 3RS Speaker John Negas. Totton & District Gardeners’ Society. Visitors £2 per mtg. 02380 668177 totton. gardeners@btinernet.com 6

“COW PARSLEY AND THEIR RELATIVES” 21 Jul, 7.15pm St Boniface Church Hall, Chandlers Ford SO53 2FT

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Botany, economic uses, their horticultural importance and ornamental value. £2 members, £5 non-members hants@hardy-plant.org.uk MOMPESSON HOUSE FAMILY EXPLORATION TRAIL 29 Jun, 11am-5pm Mompesson House The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EL Take a tour of the house with Miss Dorothy Bushby who donated many objects to Mompesson House in the 1970s. 01722 335659 www.nationaltrust.org.uk FRENCH FLEA MARKET 9 Jul 10am – 4pm Bishop’s Waltham High St AGE CONCERN AFTERNOON TEA 22 July 2pm-4pm Fair Oak Village Hall, Shorts Road, Fair Oak Homemade scones & cakes to eat there and take away.

Everybody of any age is welcome and all monies raised will be used by Age Concern Fair Oak and Horton Heath.

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BISHOP’S WALTHAM GARDNEING CLUB ANNUAL SHOW July 22 8am - 5pm Jubilee Hall Bishop’s Waltham A long established event in the community. The classes include those for children as well as adults; novices and experienced growers; fruit and vegetables; cut flowers and plants; boxes, tubs, containers; photography, artwork and flower arranging; wine, preserves, cookery and many more! It is great fun to enter and a good family time.

01489 891 731 ANNUAL SUMMER ART EXHIBITION 5-13 Aug, 10-5pm Daily Lyndhurst Community Centre SO43 7NY This is a selling exhibition and is well known for its high quality and affordable prices.

AUSTEN’S ABBEY PICNIC 6 Aug 11am-4pm Amongst the ruins of Netley Abbey Everyone is most welcome to join our regency-themed community picnic.

BOARHUNT BLUES CLUB 3rd Friday of every month Check our website. www.boarhuntblues.com All welcome.

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It may not be a subject we want to think about, but professional will writer, Bayarmaa Howard talks about the importance of having a will and how to go about having one written.

Should everyone make a will?

Anyone with some form of asset, whether it’s savings, a property, a business, or just something they value, ought to have a will. Without a valid will, you are potentially leaving your loved ones with huge legal problems, and the people you may want to inherit from you could be left with nothing.

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You can buy ‘off the shelf ’ wills in some newsagents or the post office. If your affairs are straightforward and your wishes are simple, a DIY will might be fine. If your wishes are more complex, or if you are concerned about making mistakes, it would be advisable to instruct a professional to write your will - it doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Professional will writers are specialists. They provide a personal service, usually coming to your home when it is convenient for you. They will talk to you about your personal circumstances, including your assets, who you would like as your executors and of course who you would like to benefit from your will. You may have in mind specific gifts, charitable legacies or concerns regarding power of attorney or your tax liability.

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European/worldwide travel The expense of repatriating travellers from countries outside Europe, or obtaining medical treatment in the USA for example, is very high.

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Winter/extreme sports A ‘standard’ holiday insurance policy usually contains exclusion clauses relating to winter or extreme sports due to the additional risk of injury.

Also, winter sports equipment is expensive, so you’ll need to pay more to cover it against loss or theft.

Gap year/backpackers’ insurance Backpackers’ insurance provides cover for an extended length of time away, but there may be limitations specified in the policy, for example the number of times you can return to the UK. There could also be restrictions on returning home before the stated period ends, so it’s important to check the details. Unlike annual insurance where you can go away for several trips during a 12-month period, gap year and backpackers’ insurance covers one extended holiday break.

Family policies Family travel policies generally require all those included on the policy to live at the same address, and can be a cheaper option than insuring each family member individually. Some insurers offer

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Group travel Groups such as work colleagues, stag and hen parties, or school trips, where everyone travels to and from the same place, can use group travel insurance to save money. Some insurance companies offer one member of the group free insurance as an incentive.

Pre-existing medical conditions If you have a pre-existing medical condition, you might be tempted to take a chance with your holiday insurance and not disclose it. This can prove to be a very expensive mistake, however, as the cost of repatriation is extremely high.

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Advantages of rail travel include a smooth and turbulence free ride, featuring more leg-room than your average aircraft seat, with a wide selection of dining options and the freedom to get up and move around throughout your journey.

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Washington DC, New York and Niagara Falls: Explore America’s capital, Washington DC, before moving on up to enjoy the sights of New York City, ending your journey at the magnificent towering Niagara Falls.

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Coast to Coast across the USA: Travel from the bright lights of New York City down to the USA’s Capital before moving on to Chicago and its great landmarks. Next stop, the Grand Canyon before hitting the West Coast where you spend time in Los Angeles, finally arriving in San Francisco.

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If you’d rather go for something more traditional, the Cozy Coupe - around £49 - has been a favourite of families for more than 30 years, and the iconic red and yellow version has been joined by dinosaur and police car versions.

Complex toys can be fun too, of course. One kind of toy that’s improved dramatically in recent years is the electric car or bike for kids. It’s possible to get a decent trike for less than £40 that delivers 50 minutes of movement between charges, while around the £200 mark you’ll find impressive replicas of grown-up cars such as BMW’s futuristic electric i8. Remember that such vehicles do take a while to charge, so make sure you plug them in the night before you want to use them.

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If you’d rather not let your child loose behind the wheel but want to give them control of something fun, there’s a huge selection of radio controlled vehicles ranging from the toddler-friendly Little Tykes Tyre Twister (£39) to exceptionally fast scale models of performance cars such as Lamborghinis and Porsches. Even the most expensive of these are much cheaper than they used to be, with top-end models usually coming in well below £70.

Radio controlled cars are fun, but radio controlled flying machines are even more fun. You know you’re living in the future when you can walk into your local toy shop and come out with a smartphone-controlled drone helicopter. Drones start at around £20 for basic ones and reach £190 for Star Wars-themed models, and drones with built-in cameras start at around £60. If you want to get serious, you can find a good selection of advanced drones with HD cameras and optical video stabilisers from around £300, rising to over £1,000 for highend models. è

Do you remember the days of potato guns and water pistols? They’ve become a lot more sophisticated, with products such as Nerf guns ranging from around £20 to the ridiculously overpowered N-Strike Mega Mastodon (£99), which fires 24 foam darts from a motorised revolving drum. Between it and the super-powered, super-soaking water pistols that have more in common with water cannons than the water pistols you remember from your own childhood, be wary of the weaponry you give your kids - because you can be sure you’ll be on the receiving end of the foam darts or freezing cold jets of water.

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CELEBRITY LINE-UP FOR MUSIC FESTIVAL Joining the Primrose Piano Quartet at this year’s West Meon Music Festival will be an impressive lineup of special guest performers as the quartet invites some of its many musician friends to join them.

Heading with list will be world-famous clarinetist Michael Collins who will be performing the Brahms Clarinet Quintet with members of the quartet. “We are delighted that Michael will be performing with us again this year,” says Andrew Fuller, the Primrose’s cellist and festival’s musical director. “He enjoyed himself so much last year, when we played the Mozart Clarinet Quintet together, that he made it very clear he wanted to make a return visit.”

Newcomer this year will be mezzo-soprano Louise Winter, a soloist with the Royal Opera and Glyndebourne Festival, who will be performing songs by both Robert and Clara Schumann and

The Primrose Piano Quartet left to right are Susanne Stanzeleit, John Thwaites, Dorothea Voige and Andrew Fuller.

Brahms in the festival’s final concert on Sunday (17 September) while the award winning VickersBovey Guitar Duo will be taking the stage on Saturday afternoon (16 September) at the nearby Church of Our Lady in Warnford.

As in previous years, the festival’s opening candlelit concert focuses on Viennese favourites and this year includes Brahms’ G minor Piano Quartet: a recording of which by the Primrose has featured in Radio 3’s “Building a Library” series.

The Festival runs from 15-17 September, full details of all the festival programmes can be found at www.westmeonmusic.co.uk.

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The UK Festival scene

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By Tania Houston The music scene is a vibrant and important part of UK culture, and the summer festival season is the exciting showcase for the best of our new and established artists. If you’ve never been to a festival however, you might think that what you’ve seen of Glastonbury epitomises the reason you don’t go: lots of mud and a huge drunk crowd of mostly twenty-somethings.

Let me enlighten you! I am – shall we say - a ‘more mature’ music fan and I promise you that there is something on offer for almost every age, music taste and budget. There are festivals for party animals and for families; for teens and baby boomers; for day trippers and weekenders; in other words, for anyone that likes the idea of having fun with a bit of music involved.

These pages give you some help with where to start and a more information about some of the ones I know a bit about.

Bestival, Stevie Gedge

How do I choose?

There are several things to consider when planning your summer festival diary. Most of the events could be said to be suitable for anyone. Very few don’t accept children. But try to find out who the organisers are really targeting and match yourself with those.

1 You have a tight budget.

Aim for the one-day only gigs, and make the most of anything free or very low cost and local. Look at: Beggars Fair, Mela Festival 2 You have young children.

Does the website say children are ‘accepted’ or ‘welcomed’ – there’s a world of difference.

Look at: Camp Bestival, Victorious

3 You have tweenagers/ teenagers. They need keeping an eye on, but they want to spend the time with their friends, not you. Day events are ideal for this as it gives them a bit of freedom, but stops it getting out of hand. Look at: Curious Arts, Victorious.

4 You are over 40, child-free and want Radio 2/Breeze FM type music. The retro festivals are best for you. Look at: Wickham Festival and Let’s Rock

5 You are an adult with no ties and really into music and/ or fun and dancing. Aim for something meant for grownups and chart watchers. Look at: Common People, Reading Festival.

6 You are an adult with no ties and want a full entertainment program e.g. talks and activity. Plenty on offer and we’d recommend Blissfields (local), Cornbury and Secret Garden Party.

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A weekend AwAy On your doorstep is great, but it doesn’t feel like a holiday if you can nip back home at a moment’s notice. What’s needed is bit of distance (but not too much) and definitely a complete change of scene. From June to August, these ones will cram as much into three days as a fortnight in Magaluf.

Secret Garden Party 20-23 July, Huntingdon, cambridgeshire

caMP BeStIVaL 27-30 July Lulworth, dorset

Whilst this is very much a music festival, it is equally a huge weekend outdoor party. Some really exciting Credit: Max Miechowski musicians, side shows, talks, fancy dress, fireworks and more, you will have just the best time ever. It has been announced this will be the last time it runs having been around for 13 years so I guess all good things…, but ‘SGP’ fans are determined to make a truly memorable send-off. This is a great example of a ‘don’t think you are too old’ type of event. Yes, there will be more under 40s than over, but the relaxed environment means that anyone, young/old, slim/fat, straight/gay, normal or a bit quirky is equally welcome.

Kids are king at Camp Bestival and a large portion of the site is devoted to children, with stacks of activities, including “The Den” for 13-17 year olds. Be assured though that the music isn’t lacking (plenty for those even without children!) with headliners Holly Johnson (Frankie goes to Hollywood) and Madness, through to Louisa Johnson (X-factor winner) and chart-topping Anne-Marie. Then there’s theatre, comedy and a fireworks show and well serviced/well behaved camping areas. All that and in the grounds of the beautiful Lulworth Castle.

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WILderneSS FeStIVaL 3-6 august, cornbury Park, Oxfordshire Into August and school holidays, so a festival that truly offers something for everyone. Not every family is universally into the same music, or indeed into music at all. Wilderness offers a grand buffet of activities, where even the hardest to please will admit they had fun. Music – Grace Jones and Two Door Cinema Club for starters. Talks, poetry, debate, theatre, games, workshops, outdoor activity, wellbeing and dining experiences. Topped off with plenty of entertainment for children (because if they aren’t enjoying it, neither are you). www.wildernessfestival.com

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on The doorstep So maybe you like the idea, but just don’t want to commit yourself to spending a lot of time at one or blowing the budget just trying the idea out.

FeStIVaLL 29 July, Southampton New on the scene this year is Festivall which is looking like a fantastic day out at Let’S rOck very reasonable prices. Held 8 July, Southampton in Mayflower Park, it will be A retro festival, so if you are of the headlined by Alesha Dixon and right age, you will have grown up also features Conor Maynard, with these acts. There’s just one X-factor finalists Union-J and Radio stage at the front, but the day is as 1’s Scott Mills with a DJ set. But much about the socialising as it is there’s plenty more with other about the music. Picnic blankets, stages, a Comedy Tent, and a chairs and singing along all equally dance tent. For the littl’uns, Tiny prominent! Headliners include Fest is their own area within the main event. www.festiv-all.co.uk.

Tony Hadley (ex Spandau Ballet).

VIctOrIOuS 25-27 aug, Southsea Victorious is unique in its truly universal appeal.

It has a dedicated entertainment area for children, Rita Ora and Olly Murs for the teens and Madness and Stereophonics for the ‘nonteens’. Being a flat site it’s good for parents with buggies and elderly or disabled. And with bargain price day tickets (adults £30, age 5-15 £8) and a good train service to Southsea, well what’s not to like? victoriousfestival.co.uk

Two big ones There are two big all weekenders in this area which need a budget and some stamina to attend.

BLISSFIeLdS 6-8 July, Winchester Several of the Discover team went to this one last year and loved it.

Blissfields has become a little gem on the festival circuit and whilst it’s never going to be a Reading, Glastonbury or Isle of Wight sized event, it has pulled loads of established names in the past such as Bastille and Mumford and Sons. An illicit journey to the Hidden Hedge at night is a must to sample the bohemian delights of fire dancers, acrobats and trapeze artists.

A wonderful festival experience on a smaller scale. blissfields.co.uk

WIckHaM FeStIVaL 3-6 august, Wickham KT Tunstall (who is a great performer), 10cc, The Levellers and Seth Lakeman are headlining this year. There are no current chart-toppers, but then it’s not that sort of festival. The audience tends to be families (and plenty of children’s entertainment offered) and a slightly older audience. But it means there’s a relaxed atmosphere and good camping/campervan facilities giving a lovely combination of excellent music in a social environment. www.wickhamfestival.co.uk

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Festivals for All JUlY 5-9

New Forest Folk Festival Brockenhurst

Folk music festival, with music workshops and singarounds. Families welcome. newforestfolkfestival.co.uk

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Blissfields Winchester

See previous page. blissfields.co.uk

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Cornbury Festival Nr Oxford

Bryan Adams, Kaiser Chiefs, Jools Holland, so something for every age. Very child friendly. cornburyfestival.com

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Let’s Rock Southampton

See previous page. letsrocksouthampton.com

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Beggars Fair Romsey

Held in various venues throughout the town, both indoor and out. beggarsfair.org.uk

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Lowde Fest Nr Hook

Charity music festival with fun fair. lowdefest.com

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One Live Guildford

One day event headlined

by Darkness & Melanie C. Charity so inexpensive tickets. onelivefestival.co.uk

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The Pig Brockenhurst

Hosted by the Pig Hotel, good music and excellent food! smokedanduncut.com

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Jurassic Fields Bridport

Over 40 acts, many of them local.

Very family friendly. jurassicfields.com

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Mela Festival Southampton

Music & dance from South Asia and around the world. Free. southamptonmela.com

18-24

Milford Arts & Music Milford on Sea

Various music and arts attractions.

Free. milfordfestival.org.uk

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Curious Arts Festival Lymington

Tom Odell and Izzy Bizu headline.

Also talks, poetry and comedy.

Unusually, accepts dogs. curiousartsfestival.com

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JerkJam Festival Fareham

Day of music, children’s attractions and food. jerkjam.co.uk

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Camp Bestival Lulworth

See previous page. campbestival.net

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FestivALL, Southampton

See previous page. www.festiv-all.co.uk

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Wickham Festival Wickham

See previous page. wickhamfestival.co.uk

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Boomtown Winchester

Temporary ‘cities’ across the site make for great theatre. boomtown.co.uk

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Fake Festival Southampton

Tribute event with covers of Blondie, Bon Jovi, Arctic Monkeys. fakefestivals.co.uk

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Weyfest, Farnham

Jools Holland & Alison Moyet headline. Lovely location. weyfest.co.uk

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Reading & Leeds Festival, Reading

Muse, Eminen - it’s about the ‘names’ but few other activities. readingfestival.com

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Victorious Portsmouth

See previous page. victoriousfestival.co.uk

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Graze Festival nr Winchester

Music, cooking demos and children’s entertainment. grazefestival.com

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Bestival, Lulworth

Pet Shop Boys, The XX, it’s the last big line-up event of the summer.

Best for adults. bestival.net

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL – A FIRST FOR LYMINGTON The historic market town of Lymington will be holding its first seafood festival on August 12 and 13.

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The two-day event, held at Bath Road Park, will feature some of the region’s most exciting chefs, restaurants and artisan producers as well as raising money for a marine environmental charity which is backed by Olympic yachting legend Sir Ben Ainslie.

The Festival will play host to over 70 producers and pop-up restaurants across the weekend, including Chewton Glen, The Montagu Arms, Careys Manor and Lymington’s much-acclaimed Elderflower restaurant. It aims to serve as many seafood delicacies as possible, from lobster mac n’ cheese, local hand dived scallops, clams, crab and mackerel.

Wines include Hambledon’s award winning English sparkling, a pint of festival ale courtesy of Ringwood Brewery, or local gin or rum from Dancing Cows Distillery.

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Short Story

TADPOLES Dennis sat on his bench, pond watching. The starlings were coming home to roost.

It was his favourite time of day. He enjoyed the soothing sound made by the fountain playing on the surface of the water. Gaynor said the fountain was tacky - two little stone cherubs huddled under their umbrella - but Dennis liked it.

His peace was broken by Gaynor running down the lawn towards him.

“That was our Daniel on the phone, you’ll never guess what?”

Dennis could never guess what when it came to Gaynor.

“Is his car alright?” He searched Gaynor’s flushed face for clues.

“Never mind his car.”

Gaynor perched on the bench next to him, fizzing with excitement. “He took Carly for a twelve week scan today.”

Dennis nodded.

“Aren’t you pleased?” she asked.

“I’m always pleased,” Dennis said, watching a dragonfly hover among the reeds.

“That’s not even the best bit,” Gaynor looked like she was about to pop. “They’re only having twins!”

A wood pigeon flapped its wings in the ash tree.

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“Crikey,” said Dennis. “That’ll be a handful.”

“We’re going to be grandparents,” Gaynor frowned. “Is that all you can say?”

He unscrewed the tub of fish food.

“You’re not doing that smelly stuff now are you?” she said. “Of all times?”

“Fish have got to eat, Gaynor,” Dennis said. He rather liked the smell of fish food; it smelled honest.

Gaynor watched with pursed lips as the flakes floated across the pond’s surface.

“Of course that thing will have to go,” she said finally.

“What will?”

Dennis looked up.

“The pond,” Gaynor tutted. “You can’t have toddlers around a pond, it’s not safe.”

“They’re not even born yet,” Dennis said indignantly.

“We have to show good faith,” Gaynor said.

“Danny and Carly won’t bring them round if it’s not child-friendly.”

Dennis opened his mouth to object.

“It’s no good.” Gaynor looked at the pond as though it was toxic waste. “It’ll have to be filled in.”

Dennis brooded, saying nothing. The only sound was the little cherub fountain.

“Would you look at that!” he said suddenly.

“What?” Gaynor said.

“On the lily pad.” He pointed. “That little black fellow.”

“What’s that?” Gaynor peered over the top of her glasses. A shiny creature clung trembling to the leaf.

“It’s a frog,” Dennis said. “I knew we had tadpoles, this must be the first one to find its legs.”

“I didn’t know we had tadpoles,” Gaynor said.

“We’ve had a fair few,” Dennis said. “Sweet little chap, isn’t it?”

“Very sweet,” Gaynor said.

Dennis sat back and smiled.

“Do you remember filling a jam jar with frogspawn when you were a kid?” he said.

“Oh yes.” She stretched out her legs. “I can remember it like it was yesterday.”

“Then they’d hatch into tadpoles,” Dennis said.

“We’d keep them in the pantry,” Gaynor said, “then tip them back into the brook and watch them swim away.”

“Did you have a fishing net?” Dennis asked. “I didn’t, I used to scoop them up with my bare hands.”

“You were brave,” Gaynor chuckled.

“Summer lasts for ages when you’re a kid,” Dennis said, and then there was silence between them.

The wood pigeon cooed.

“I suppose we could just build a little fence around it,” Gaynor said finally. “You know, to make it safe.”

“I suppose,” Dennis nodded. “That would be no bother.”

“We could buy them fishing nets,” Gaynor added, “for when they’re older.”

“Not a bad idea.” Dennis smiled and put his arm around Gaynor. “Twins, eh?” He chuckled, gazing at the pair of cherubs beneath their stone umbrella.

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There’s a general assumption that life is easier and sweeter for the older generation, and this has been supported by a survey carried out by the Office for National Statistics, in which 300,000 adults agreed that life satisfaction peaks between the ages of 65 and 79. However, while life is golden for some, others may find themselves facing unexpected responsibility and stress.

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If none of this helps, the next step should be to visit your doctor to explain how you feel.

Don’t be afraid to use all the medical and practical resources that are available to you. Fortunately, even in these days of austerity and local service cuts, there are organisations you can turn to for help. Try Independent Age (www.independentage. org) or Age UK (www.ageuk.org.uk) to pick up some valuable information and advice.

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Cascade chairman Lesley Quinton was delighted to present Shirley with a cheque for £835, money raised from our singouts during 2016. This will go towards specialist equipment such as reins and a mounting block – Shirley said the donation was fantastic and that she was so pleased that it would help disabled riders achieve things they never thought possible.

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IF IT’S BROKEN DON’T BIN IT, BRING IT TO A REPAIR CAFE!

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JANE AUSTEN AT WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL To commemorate the 200th anniversary on the death of Jane Austen, Winchester Cathedral is hosting events and activities celebrating the life of one of the world’s most famous authors, who was buried in the north aisle of the Cathedral on 24 July 1817.

Visitors are welcome to come and learn more about this much-loved author, whose work has inspired people, generation after generation.

The Jane Austen Story is a permanent exhibition, telling the story of Jane’s life in Hampshire and the final few weeks in Winchester before her death.

This summer only (to the end of September), an additional exhibition will be added displaying beautiful artefacts from Jane’s life.

There will be various performances along the way with a Jane Austen theme. Pride and Prejudice needs no introduction, and will be performed in the Cathedral Close by acclaimed outside theatre company, Illyria. Performances are on 28, 29 and

Jane Austen 200th anniversary

30 June at 7.30pm (picnics welcome!). Tickets are £14 from the Box Office.

On the actual anniversary of her death, 18 July, there will be a special Anniversary Evensong with music sung by the Cathedral Choir and contributions from invited guests. Then, on the anniversary of her burial, Monday 24 July, there will be a Commemorative Funeral Procession which will leave the house to her grave in the Cathedral.

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Meon Valley is a monthly community publication delivered to 12,000 residential properties in the Meon Valley. We use the Royal Mail to ensure it arrives through the letterboxes of even the most rural properties in the SO32, PO17 and PO7 postcodes. Your copy is delivered by the postman every other month.

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The Discover Family We also have another 11 magazines in South Hampshire: Locks Heath, Hedge End, Eastleigh, Salisbury East, Totton & Ashurst, Romsey, Stockbridge, Hythe & Lyndhurst, Southampton, Winchester and Chandlers Ford. It’s like having lots of children: we love them all, and whilst they look similar each has its own personality!

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Do you Own or Manage a Business in Meon Valley?

12 editions

145,000 homes

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One of the most effective ways to attract new local customers, grow your revenue and expand is to advertise. Local print advertising such as your local Discover Magazine works hand in hand with social media, online marketing and leafleting.

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Discover Meon Valley is regularly delivered to 12,000 owner occupied homes in SO32, PO17 and PO7including the market towns of Wickham and Bishops Waltham To discuss a co-ordinated approach on marketing your business call Melanie Tinson 023 8027 6396 (direct) • www.discovermagazines.co.uk

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14,000 homes including Whiteley, Warsash, Titchfield, Swanwick and Burridge

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delivered to 11,000 homes in Fair Oak, Horton Heath, Bishopstoke and Colden Common

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