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THE GOOD AND BAD OF ONLINE COMMUNITIES My 10 year old Labrador took himself off for a walk last week (I was away so I think he gave up on anyone else taking him!) 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 community Facebook group and he was safe. I’m a member of a Hythe community Facebook group and within minutes hundreds of people know about a local incident such as the fire on Hythe Pier and another at Hythe Garage when communities have the opportunity to pull together and rally 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 Waterside (see page 2 for name change) 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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SUMMER CAMPOUT 5 Aug Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre Bransgore BH23 8EE Pitch your tent and join us for an afternoon of competitive challenges and games before toasting marshmallows around the fire with stories from our camp guides. 01425 672347 www.avontyrrell.org.uk ACAFEST - FAMILY FRIENDLY MUSIC FESTIVAL 5 Aug Alton Community Centre Amery Street Alton GU34 1HN Music of all genres is catered for and there are stalls galore for all tastes to peruse the local crafts on offer. 01420 85057 www,altoncomcen.org.uk ANNALAL’S GALLERY OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 6 Aug 2pm-4pm Annalal’s Gallery Christchurch BH23 1DN Enchanting 150 yr-old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 01202 567585 www.annasims.co.uk THE SECRET GARDEN 9 Aug Gates open 4pm Start 5pm Mottisfont, near Romsey SO51 0LP Heartbreak Productions present their take on the

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SHERFIELD ENGLISH FUNDAY 20 Aug Midday-4.30pm Sherfield English Sportsfield Steplake Lane SO51 6JR A traditional family Funday/ fete with side stalls, rafﬂe, tombola, coconut shy etc. Bar, BBQ, teas, cakes, and a marquee for the Garden Show competitions. THE VILLAGE ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION 22-26 Aug 10am-5pm Lymington Community Centre. Paintings in acrylic and oils, by seven Lyndhurst artists, in a wide variety of styles. TOTTON ARTS SOCIETY 23rd Aug 7.30pm-9.30pm The Three Score Club Salisbury Road, Totton Joanna Rose Tidey will be demonstrating painting Otters in water colour for members of the Totton Art Society and visitors. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £4, there is free parking next to the Club. www.joannarosetidey.com SOMERLEY BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL 25 &26 Aug Old Somerley Walled Garden Ellingham, Somerley BH24 3PL Friday will see a selection of great food vendors, a full

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HAMPSHIRE MUSIC AND FOOD FESTIVAL IS BACK! Graze Festival returns on the 27 August with a stronger line-up than ever. The one-day family festival has proven extremely popular over the past two years, and is shaping up to be an even bigger success this time around. 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 their irresistible dance anthems. The group have created over ten full albums with major singles hits like “Step it Up. The festival will also welcome fellow headliners Republica, a band best known for their hit single “Ready to Go”. Third on the bill will be Twyford’s favourite funk/soul outfit, Agency. The day will be filled with a huge variety of performers throughout the course of the day. The two main stages will be home to twelve diﬀerent acts, including Sussex’s alternative-folk band Noble Jacks.

MABON AT HANGER FARM A very welcome return to Hanger Farm Arts Centre for one of the most highly accomplished and critically acclaimed Celtic roots music bands based in Britain today, Jamie Smith’s MABON, on 22 September. They have built their reputation on their exhilarating live performances and deftly worked recordings. MABON’s distinctive, infectious and multi-award winning music explores the styles of the Celtic traditions and puts them in his twist on them; the music is self-styled, singular and toe-tappingly good an irresistible blend of world music and Celtic roots, filled with energy, joy and passion. For more information call 023 8066 7683 or visit www.hangerfarm.co.uk

Over at the dedicated Kids’ Stage, the hilarious Rhubarb Theatre will be kicking oﬀ the morning in style at 11.30am. Lively performances from acts such as Fushion Choir, Movin Monkeez and Chinese Dancers are sure to get the whole family on their feet! Lunch is taken care of with nine unique food and drink stalls, including Twyford’s own The Bugle, oﬀering all kinds of options to satisfy appetites. Last year over £10,000 was raised for local charities, and this year the organisers are determined to top that figure and give back even more to the community. Graze Festival Humphrey Farms, Twyford, Winchester SO21 1QA

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DISCOVER ART IN THE GARDEN Sir Harold Hillier Gardens continues to showcase over 100 exciting new sculptures for Art in the Garden’s 18th year. The sculptures are made from various mediums including glass, ceramic and recycled materials.

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YOUNG CARERS WIN CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD Two young carers from Community First New Forest Young Carers Project have been recognised for their community spirit in the face of adversity, winning Citizens of the Year awards for New Milton. Michael, age 10 and Adelaide, age 16 were nominated by Young Carers Coordinator Marie Shotbolt. “We think all of our Young Carers are stars – they all do so much to help others – but Michael and Adelaide really go that extra mile. They are both so good at encouraging new people to join in with our activities and making them feel included. We are so pleased for them both that their eﬀorts have been recognised and rewarded like this”, she said. For more information 01425 482773 or www.cfnf.org.uk/young-carers-project

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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.”

“And how would you know?” A change of subject being required, I made eye contact with a lady sporting an azure blue uniform. I plonked myself down and, fingering the reams of brochures, gasped, “Take me away from all of this madness.” Nonplussed, the woman turned to Sarah for help. “Ignore my husband, he is a child. We are after a week or ten day break. Don’t care where, as long as it’s hot.” “Europe, or further afield?” “Don’t mind.” “Well, we have some great deals at the moment for Vietnam.” I gripped Sarah’s arm. “Honey, I ain’t going back to Vietnam - you weren’t there man.” Another puzzled look. Sighing, Sarah pressed onwards. “How about Cancun? I hear it’s very nice.” “Yes, we have some excellent deals for Mexico.”

“Is that in Wales?” I asked hopefully.

“Do you do bed and breakfast?” A kick from Sarah.

And so the following morning we trundled down the precinct to the local travel agent. Once through the glass doors Sarah searched for a representative whilst I sniﬀed the air. “What’s that funny smell?”

“Bed and breakfast? In Mexico? No sir, it’s usually all-inclusive.”

“Coconut sunscreen. It’s to put you in the holiday mood.” “It smells like a massage parlour.” 18

“Which means?” “Everything is pre-paid, so all your food and drink is included. And your entertainment. Now this resort I can vouch for, I went last year. I had such a laugh - the barman was pouring us shots all night and then we saw a fantastic Rod Stewart.”

Without so much as a glance in the direction of yours truly, Sarah, in an exasperated tone, said, “No, that won’t be suitable.”

Sarah intervened. “Look, this is getting us nowhere. We just want somewhere warm, inexpensive and easy to get to.”

Undeterred, our azure blue travel counsellor whisked us away to another equally exotic continent - we were about to embark upon an imaginary trip to the Nile Delta. “Now, what about Egypt?”

Seizing my opportunity I announced, “Well why didn’t you say darling? Come with me!”

My mind raced to a balmy evening standing awestruck in the Valley of the Kings. “And this resort is also all-inclusive - so you get your breakfast, dinner and evening meal all from the same place. And the compound is fully secure with armed guards on all the gates.” “That sounds just like the place where Uncle Billy spent that fortnight.” “Where was that, sir? Hurghada?” “No, Strangeways. He’d refused to pay his council tax.”

Two days later we were packed and ready to go. The hand luggage safely in the boot of the Mondeo, a less than impressed Sarah sat sulking in the passenger seat. “Look, it’s inexpensive, easy to get to, by the sea and warm - it’s the Gulf Stream you see.” “Yes Tom, but I was hoping we’d be in the actual Gulf.” “Well we are nearer - well a bit nearer anyway. Come on, get in. Llandudno here we come! I can’t wait to get up the Great Orme, can you? “Tom, you know how to treat a girl, don’t you?” And oﬀ we set - what bliss! Gwyliau yn hapus!

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