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Rex Whistler: More than Murals 14 January – 23 April 2017 A major exhibition of work by one of Britain’s most exceptional 20th-century artists, Rex Whistler, goes on display at the home of his final great artwork.

Opening on 14 January at the Mottisfont, Rex Whistler: More than Murals explores the talents of this extraordinary artist – creator of Mottisfont’s stunning trompe l’oeil wall paintings.

Over seventy items will be on display in Mottisfont’s gallery.

Some of Whistler’s best-known works will be on show, including his oil studies of Lady Caroline Paget, with whom he had a difficult and complicated love affair.

Lady Caroline Paget, Lady Duff (1913 -1973) © National Trust Images

He was a precocious talent, drawing with incredible skill from an early age, shown in juvenilia which will be displayed alongside his later works. As a young man, he was much sought after socially as a witty, elegant character, moving in bohemian circles.

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We all know that 31st December and 1st January are simply dates in a calendar and, in the bigger picture, both days are likely to be identical. Still, they do act as a marker, highlighting what we have and haven’t achieved in the previous year and what we intend to do in the following year.

Health based resolutions are always at the top of the ‘most popular’ lists – give up smoking, drink less alcohol, lose weight. And a new one – cut down on screen time: particularly social media, but also TV. So far, so boring.

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By Jackie Brewster Maurice laced his boots up eagerly, pleased with himself for remembering to get the snow shovel out of the shed last night.

Thanks to a thick blanket of snow, this Sunday morning was the perfect opportunity to win back the favour of Mrs Harby, his comely neighbour. What woman could resist a man with a shovel? And when it came to snow and the shovelling of it, Maurice considered himself quite the expert.

He opened his front door and was met with an unwelcome sight.

Mrs Harby’s teenage grandson, Dale, was already pacing her drive wielding a shovel of his own. Maurice’s last encounter with Dale had ended with a line full of Mrs Harby’s sheets going up in flames. The boy was a menace, and, by the looks of things thought Maurice, his snow shovelling technique was a disgrace.

Rather than methodically working down the driveway, Dale was randomly throwing snow everywhere.

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“Can I give you some advice young man?”

Maurice called over. “You’re going about that all wrong.”

“Nah, I’m alright,” Dale called back.

“You’re just making more work,” Maurice said.

“I’m sure your grandmother would like to get her car off the drive at some point.”

“Yeah,” Dale said, hacking at the ground. “She’s going out for Sunday lunch.”

“Anywhere nice?” Maurice liked to keep abreast of all Mrs Harby’s comings and goings.

“I didn’t ask.” Dale kicked a pile of snow.

“I’d better lend a hand.” Maurice strode purposefully across with his shovel. It was time to impress the lady by taking control of the situation.

“You know what would get this done quicker?” Dale said, stumbling into a snow drift. “Chucking down some hot water.”

“That’s where you’re wrong,” Maurice said. “The only way to clear this drive is with hard work. Hot water will do more harm than good.”

“Yeah, right,” Dale said sarcastically, throwing down his shovel.

“I’m off to get some.”

Good lord, Maurice thought, don’t they teach them anything at school these days? At least with the boy gone for a few minutes he could get on with the job properly.

Dale returned with a freshly boiled kettle.

“Out the way,” he said, “I’m going to pour this.”

“Don’t,” Maurice said. “It’ll just make matters

worse.”

“Course it won’t,” Dale said.

“Go ahead lad,” he said indulgently.

“Whenever you’re ready.”

“Good plan,” Dale said. “But if it works we’ll pour it everywhere.”

Dale stood next to his grandmother’s car with the kettle held high, a cloud of steam coming out of the spout. Then, before Maurice could stop him, Dale poured the scalding water all over the windscreen. There was a sickening crack as the glass shattered into a thousand irreparable fragments.

If it works I’ll eat my shovel Maurice thought.

Maurice’s face drained of all colour.

“Somewhere she definitely won’t tread?”

Dale said. Mrs Harby opened the front door, elegantly dressed for her lunch date.

“Oh mate!” Dale laughed. “You were totally right.”

“Just to prove it, do a patch test,” Maurice said. “Pour a small amount somewhere that your grandmother won’t tread and see what happens.”

“Morning!” Maurice gave a dignified bow.

“We’re conducting an experiment.”

Mrs Harby scowled and stormed back inside the house, slamming the front door behind her.

“How lovely,” she said. This is wonderful Maurice thought, not only will she be pleased with me for clearing her drive, she’ll be impressed by how I’m educating her grandson.

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Ex-Spice Girl Melanie C has wowed the critics with a brand new album this year – and with it, something of a new sound. She also became The Breeze’s latest recruit as a guest radio presenter! Robert Kenny caught up with her ahead of the show.

Do you enjoy doing things like this that are different to the day job?

Yeah - I think I try to keep everything within my comfort zone. So when I worked TV, I did a wonderful show called ‘Finding Jesus’ with Andrew Lloyd Webber which led on to playing Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar so that was incredible – it was a lovely experience. And musical theatre has always been a love of mine since being a kid, so it’s been quite nice. I don’t think I ever go too far away from performing and where I feel comfortable.

Music will always be your first love?

Yeah it is. Absolutely. And you know, over the years, I have done lots of different things but I always come back to wanting to make my own music and go out on the road and tour with my band.

Tell us what’s going on with the new music.

There’s a new album, right?

Yeah - ‘Version Of Me’. I’ve been working on it for three years so it was about time I got my bum in gear and got it out there. And it has been really fun because I work with lots of songwriters and I’ve had great relationships with them for years but it was nice to introduce some new people into the studio, both in a writing capacity and productionwise and it’s helped make the album. I think (it’s) really current – they’re younger guys than I’ve worked with in the past – and it’s just been nice, that collaboration. It’s quite unique, a bit Melanie C, a bit the new people I’m working with – so I’m excited about the album.

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I heard somewhere that it took you from studios in Los Angeles to a garden shed in London?

It’s true. I love this story! It has quite a diverse life, this album. I was over in L.A. In a very swanky studio. I was working with Olly and Gale from Turin Brakes, and we’ve done a song called ‘Something For The Fire’. It started life as a gorgeous acoustic track in Olly’s garden. Down at the bottom of his garden, he has a summerhouse which contains his studio so we demoed it in there. But then one of my songwriters and producers on the album, Tom Wilding, actually lives in a yurt in a field in Bristol. So I’m hoping all those different scenarios have helped to make something very interesting.

So you’re hosting your own show on The Breeze.

Are you looking forward to it?

I’m very excited – and a little nervous. It’s something I’ve not really done before. But you know, a challenge is good.

Don’t be nervous. It’s easy.

<Laughs> Yeah that’s what you say!

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By Kate McLelland Doctor Who would be proud. Visit any historic house or heritage site in Britain these days and you may well feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. Bustling amongst the rows of canvas tents, piled-up artefacts and military equipment you’ll find an array of costumed characters, variously forging iron, weaving, cooking nettle stews, flying falcons and practising swordsmanship. You may even see an ancient battle, taking place before your very eyes.

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Heritage and the National Trust are turning more and more to re-enactment groups to give their visitors a real taste of what life was like in the olden days. Whether your interest lies in prehistoric or Roman history, the Vikings, Tudors, English Civil War or World War II, you can be sure there will a group somewhere, dedicated to bringing that period to life in painstaking detail.

Relax. You haven’t just swapped the family car for a time-travelling police box: it’s simply a group of historical re-enactors, creating their own special brand of living history to entertain and educate the crowds.

There’s a strong social aspect to these reenactment events and you’ll often find whole families taking part. Re-enactment is a great leveller, attracting participants from all walks of life – doctors, dustmen, teachers, office workers and manual labourers. Although the majority of re-enactors are men, women are generally welcome to take on traditional female roles where appropriate. Occasionally - providing the society is willing to relax its rules on historical authenticity - they are even allowed to ‘fight’ as soldiers.

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Our present day fascination with re-enactment

began, as many trends and fashions do, in America. Commemorations of the American Civil War have become increasingly popular in the US, and are often conducted on an epic scale. For example, in 1998 up to 25,000 participants were recorded taking part in a restaging of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Britain’s answer to America’s Civil War reenactments was The Sealed Knot. This famous group, first formed in 1968, was assembled to stage battles from the English Civil War and it continues to this day. The success of Sealed Knot led to the formation of a number of different groups and today there are many small, regional groups as well as the large, national societies you may see at major events.

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• Make it a family competition with prizes. Who will be the fastest to find three things to throw away, three things to give away and three things to tidy away?

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1. Preheat the oven to 200C, Fan 180C, Gas Mark 6. Place the diced butternut squash, onion, garlic and oregano in a large roasting tin and drizzle over 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss to mix. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the squash is very tender. Cool for 10 minutes.

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

2. Transfer everything from the roasting tin (including any pan juices) to a food processor and process until smooth, adding a little hot water if needed to give the mixture a spreadable consistency.

• 3 tbsp olive oil

3. Steam the spinach for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Place the lasagne sheets in a large shallow heatproof dish and cover with boiling water. Leave for 3-4 minutes to soften then lift out of the water and drain on kitchen paper. Mix together the ricotta and cottage cheeses in a bowl along with half the mozzarella cheese.

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4. Spread a third of the squash mixture in the base of a square medium-sized ovenproof dish. Top with a layer of wilted spinach followed by a layer of the cheese mixture and a layer of lasagne sheets, cutting them to fit if necessary.

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ROMSEY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Romsey Farms, North Baddesley and Brixton Prison Romsey Local History Society is a lively group of amateur historians and archaeologist which has an annual programme of talks and walks and encourages individual research in local history. During October three talks given by members of the society illustrate the diversity of the research which is being undertaken.

St. John the Baptist

In her talk on Romsey`s farms in the first half of the nineteenth century Phoebe Merrick, the society`s chairman, concentrated on Romsey`s farms. Landowners and tenant farmers prospered while the Corn Laws restricted the import of grain. At the same time the enclosure of common land enabled them to increase profits by bringing together holdings which had previously been scattered. During the same period the wages of the agricultural labourers were kept low and the use of threshing machines resulted in less demand for their labour. This distress led to the Swing Riots of 1830 which were put down with great severity.

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The drawing of prisoners on the treadmill at Brixton prison was used by Colin Moretti in his talk on “ Crime and Punishment in the Nineteenth Century” as an example of the harsh punishment meted out to prisoners. Apart from this more than 220 crimes were regarded as serious enough to merit hanging or possibly transportation. At the beginning of the century the Howard League was organised to work for penal reform and gradually from 1810 a steady stream of parliamentary acts reformed both sentencing and the prisons.

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GOLF GTI CLUBSPORT S What is it?

It’s the fastest front-wheel-drive car around the Nürburgring, a stripped-out hardcore celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI and a limited edition collector’s piece all in one.

The Golf GTI Clubsport S is the result of asking engineers to do what they can to cement the GTI’s name in the hot hatch pantheon.

What’s under the bonnet?

Lifting the Golf ’s bonnet will reveal the same twolitre, turbocharged petrol you’ll find elsewhere in the Golf range – notably the Golf GTI and Golf R. In this application it’s been tuned up slightly, producing 306hp – broadly similar to the Golf R’s output but with a different exhaust system freeing up a couple of horsepower.

That’s paired with the six-speed manual gearbox for weight purposes, as the extra few kilos of the dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) would work against the weight-saving nature of the Clubsport S.

What’s the spec like?

The GTI Clubsport S is a top-specification Golf and it comes with the appropriate bells and whistles.

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can upgrade to the Discover Pro for £1,325, which adds a larger screen and DAB radio. You’re missing one or two things – not least of which are the rear seats, replaced with a faux strut brace and cargo net. Cruise control is absent, unusually, leading to an oddly sparse suede steering wheel.

What’s it like to drive?

It drives exactly as you’d expect the car that set the fastest front-wheel-drive lap of the Nürburgring ever to drive. It’s really very savage in a straight line, barking through the exhausts with every upshift, and scrubs off speed no less impressively.

The sticky Michelin Pilot Cup tyres offer huge amounts of grip, too.

On the mixed and drying roads we used, the Clubsport S exhibited a little torque steer if you gave the car some stick, but far less than you might expect.

Otherwise, it’s a very neutral car to drive on the road.

What does the press think?

AutoExpress reckons that the Clubsport S has ‘even more involvement and surprising refinement’, while Autocar thinks that it’s ‘by a nose, the very best fast Golf you can buy’.

What do we think?

It seems odd to turn a car with such broad credentials into a two-seater sports car, especially as the rear compartment trim is still present, but you can’t really ignore the way it drives.

The Golf R might be a safer bet for all-weather performance, but the Clubsport S makes a great case for itself on dry roads and doesn’t feel as wrung out as other front-wheel-drive offerings of similar power outputs.

Losing the rear seats makes the Clubsport S a bit of a tough sell when silhouette rivals retain the family usability and two-seat competitors are commonly less expensive, but as all of the UK’s allocation of 150 have already been sold, it’s almost a moot point.

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Recently, a lorry driver was convicted of causing the deaths of three children and an adult due to his use of a mobile phone when driving.

After the verdict, the police issued a video of the parents urging drivers to stop using their phones whilst driving. It makes harrowing viewing, particularly the images of the impact and the crushed cars.

For us to slow down, to stop drinking and to stop texting.

Not long ago I rounded a slight bend on a road I know well to see an engine on the left verge and the twisted remains of the car it was from on the right.

The accident had been dealt with, but what I saw left me thinking “Someone must have died there”.

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Irrespective of our opinion of them, they serve as a warning that we should take extra care.

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Ring Out The Old, Ring In The New The changing face of Christmas and New Year celebrations Imagine you had been lost on a desert island for forty years, and returned just in time to celebrate Christmas and New Year. While at first glance the celebrations might look much the same, dig a little deeper and you’ll find that much has changed since you were away.

Our old festive traditions are constantly evolving, but recently the pace of change has quickened: traditions that seemed set in stone almost half a century ago are now rarely celebrated in many parts of the UK.

Christmas Pudding

Christmas puddings are still popular, but this heavy, fruit-laden treat is beginning to fall out of favour.

Many of us now prefer ice cream-based desserts, trifles, or frankly, anything made with chocolate.

You may remember finding a sixpence or a silver charm inside your slice of Christmas pudding. This tradition dates back to the early 13th century, when a Twelfth Night Cake was eaten on the final night of the Christmas celebrations. A dried pea, a silver ring or small crown was included in the cake mixture and whoever found it became ‘king’ or ‘queen’ for the night.

Mistletoe

It’s becoming harder and harder to find mistletoe in the shops nowadays, and this suggests that the tradition of hanging a mistletoe bough inside the house - as an encouragement for couples to steal a kiss beneath it - is now dying out.

Historians believe that the custom originated in Scandinavia, where on special occasions the tip of a tree would be hung above the spot where hosts would greet their guests.

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Carols were originally songs sung during community events such as harvest celebrations. It was only later that they began to be sung in church, and were specifically associated with Christmas.

First Footing

This odd New Year tradition called for a dark, male stranger to enter the house on or after the stroke of midnight, carrying a piece of coal, bread, salt, a coin or a drink. The “First Footer” was the first person to step over the threshold after midnight, and it was believed that his actions would bring good fortune to the household in the year to come.

The origin of first footing can be traced to Greece, where a tradition known as pothariko includes giving first footers food or money to keep evil at bay.

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While many of us still spend hours writing cards, licking envelopes and sticking stamps, the younger generation sends Christmas card mail-outs with a single click.

The first Christmas cards were created in Victorian times, when fast developing railway networks made it easier and cheaper to send messages. It’s interesting to note that email is now popular for broadly the same reasons!

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6. Who was in the news in March 2016 for her use of meldonium?

7. In football, which Englishman refereed the final of Euro 2016?

8. Which country won the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with a controversial song about Joseph Stalin's deportation of the Tatar people from Crimea in 1944?

9. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie separated in September 2016, with which one of the two filing for divorce?

10. In the week following the death of David Bowie, which five of his hit singles reentered the UK top 40 singles chart?

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MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society Winchester Road, Romsey Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (RAODS) owns and operates the Plaza Theatre offering a different show every month. We welcome those interested in on/off stage roles. Email info@plazatheatre. com or call the Romsey Tourist Information Centre on 01794 512987 NOMADS music & drama group NOMADS meet every Friday 8pm, Woodley Village Hall, School Road, Romsey. We have been part of the local community for 35 years and new members are welcomed. Come along or phone Rachel: 023 8049 8955 or Clare: 01794 523578 - for more information.

Amateur Drama Group Every Tuesday Ritchie Memorial Hall, C/Ford. New members are always welcome, for both onstage and backstage roles. 0845 644 0496 or www.chameleontheatre.co.uk Rowan Scottish Country Dancers meet Mondays in term time from 7.45 - 10pm at St. Francis Hall, Nightingale Avenue, Eastleigh. All abilities welcome. Contact our secretary - Tom on 07929 252086 58

ROMSEY MALE VOICE CHOIR RMVC’s team of 60+ members, under its inspirational musical director Marion Maxey, share a passion for singing a wide repertoire of songs and performing for various charities. We rehearse on Monday evenings, usually at Romsey Baptist Church, from 7.30 pm-9.30. Do come along to a rehearsal to hear what we do. Visitors are always welcome. For more details visit www.romseymvc. co.uk or call 01794 513235.

LADIES CHOIR Wed evenings (term time), 7.30 to 9.30 p.m Chandler’s Ford Community Association Centre, Hursley Road (next to St Boniface Church) An ability to read music is not necessary and no auditions are required. We sing for fun and friendship. Come along to a meeting or 023 8025 3870

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An opportunity to explore & STOMPING GOOD TIME! experience the stillness & silence 01794 368233 of contemplative prayer. Wisdom Centre, Romsey, Hants SO51 8EL. 01794 830206. reception@ wisdomhouseromsey.co.uk. www.

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HYDROTHERAPY www.breezebikesrides.com, search Help soothe Arthritic joints, helping Romsey under Find-a-ride or find us to relieve pain in the Hydrotherapy on Facebook. Or call Viv on 01794 Pool. Join us as a member for 368207. You must be confident with £10 per year. Weekly sessions are subsidised. Transport is not available, hand signals but sessions are held locally. For further information contact Mrs Linda ROMSEY HEARING CONCERN 2nd & 4th Tues of the month 2-4pm Hill 01794 323838 Appletree Centre, Romsey Friendly club, whose aim is to ROMSEY OPEN SIGHT minimise the restrictions of deafness.

Meets every Wednesday afternoon You do not have to be deaf to visit or Romsey School SO51 8ZB join us, you just need an empathetic A social club for people with sight approach to people with a hearing difficulties. Offering tea, games, loss. We are always looking for gossip, entertainment and support. help: Anne Gale on 02380735858, New members and volunteers hearingconcernromsey@gmail.com always welcome. 01794 884806

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Hampshire and Wight Christian Walkers Like meeting new friends and enjoy walking? join us on Saturdays and midweek for walk of between 4 and 12 miles. www.hantswightwalk.org.uk Romsey Cancer Support Centre Mon to Fri, 10am to 4:30pm Jane Scarth House, 39 The Hundred, Romsey SO51 8GE Free, practical and emotional support is offered to those dealing with the impact of a cancer diagnosis Professional counselling, meditation, Mindfulness, befriending, aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage and Reiki are all available to anyone living with cancer whether it is the person who is ill, their family or close friend. 01794 830374

HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTEREST Whiteparish Garden NEW Listing club Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month in the Memorial Hall in Whiteparish village. We are a lively club with interesting speakers; outings; an annual plant sale and an annual show. New members and visitors are welcome. For more information please contact the secretary, Sue King on 01794 884129 or email susan.king790@ btinternet.com

New Forest Art Society Meets third Wednesday of most months at Lyndhurst Community Centre 7-9 pm. Programme on website www.newforestartsociety. weebly.com New members and guests welcome.

Flower Arranging 2nd Weds 7 for 7:30 N Baddesley Hall Series of demonstrations and talks on Flower Arranging at North Baddesley Village Hall, Contact Sue Perdue 023 8073 3134 Ampfield Bridge Club Meet Tuesday 7pm to 10pm, Ampfield Village Hall. This is a very popular club, with experienced players and beginners welcome.

Contact: Chris Balchin at 01794 368427 or just come along.

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL NEW Whiteparish Listing Breakaway Club This independent group is open to Ladies in the area to join for an interesting speaker; social time and refreshments. We also have the occasional outing. We meet at 2pm in the Memorial Hall , usually on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. For further information please contact the Publicity officer, Sue King on 01794 884129 or email susan. king790@btinternet.com

WOMEN’S GROUP The St. Swithun’s and Romsey Abbey Women’s Group welcomes women of all ages, faiths and denominations to their meetings. We meet on alternate Wednesdays in the Church Rooms from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. www.romseyabbey.org.uk North Baddesley Friendship Circle In need of new members. Meet monthly, 2nd Thurs of every month, 2-4pm North Baddesley village hall.

02380 739349 Talks, music, quizzes, cream tea events. Members free.

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CHILDREN Romsey Sea Cadets Tues for 12–18 year olds or Thurs for 10–18 year olds. Romsey Sports Field, Southampton Road, Romsey SO51 8AT Activities and competitions in every area include sailing, rowing, canoeing, swimming, 5-a-side football, shooting & camp craft. 01794 514387 romseyseacadets@gmail.com 1st Romsey Girls’ Brigade Tuesdays Romsey Baptist Church Games, crafts, bible stories, life skills, uniform, badgework. For girls from 5 to 14+ years. GB@romseybaptist.org.uk. 01794 522122

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What’s On WORKSHOPS 30 Nov, 10am The Cromwell Arms, 23 Mainstone SO51 8HG Christmas wreath making workshop. 01794 519515 WATERWAYS QUIZ 1 Dec, 7.45pm Chilworth Parish Hall, Southampton SO16 7JZ. Southampton Canal Society ”Waterways Quiz” An American Supper follows. Visitors welcome.

02380 675312 scs@sotoncs.org.uk STOCKBRIDGE CHRISTMAS 2 Dec, 5.30pm Annual pre-Christmas Edwardian themed evening to mark the Advent season. Shops will stay open late offering wine and mince pies. The Stockbridge country market will be in the town hall. See facebook page ‘Stockbridge Christmas’.

DR FEELGOOD 2 Dec, 7pm The 1985, Brunswick Square, Southampton SO14 3AR Rhythm and blues act formed in the 1970s. www.seetickets.com CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT CHRISTINE’S ART HOUSE 2-5 Dec, 10.30am to 6pm 2 Albany Road, Romsey SO51 8EE 12+ artists (new and established) selling affordable and unique Christmas gifts. Free entry, free cuppa and cakes.

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ROMSEY COUNTRY MARKET 2, 9, 16, 23 Dec, 10-11.30am United Reformed Church Hall, Romsey SO51 8EJ Home-made baking, home grown fruit & vegetables, free range eggs, local honey, beautiful jewellery and unique hand-made cards and gifts. shirl.walker@ hotmail.co.uk CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CRAFTER 3 Dec, 10.15am to 11am & 11.45am to 12.30pm New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY Festive fun with ‘make and take craft’ sessions. www. newforestcentre.org.uk/whats-on AMPFIELD MARKET 3 Dec, 10-12pm Ampfield Village Hall SO51 9BJ Food and craft tables, fresh coffee and home-made cakes all morning. 02380 254587

Milford Community Centre 01590 644861, New Forest Stationers 01425 620480 and on the door until sold out.

ROMSEY LADIES CHOIR CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT 4 Dec. 2.30 pm United Reformed Church, Romsey SO51 8EJ Featuring the male voice acapella octet, Octavius and soloist Ellie Heinrich Adults £8, Children Free.01794 515322 romseyladies@gmail.com TOTTON LANTERN PARADE 4 Dec, 2pm Totton SO30 2QF Christmas stalls from 2pm.

Parade at 5pm, stopping at Asda roundabout to sing carols and switch on Christmas lights. juleimotherwell569@btinternet. com

CHEEKI MONKEYS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 3 Dec, 2.30pm to 4.30pm The Romsey School, Greatbridge Rd, Romsey SO51 8ZB Pop-Up baby & Children’s Market Event. www.cheekimonkeys.co.uk

TENOVUS CANCER CARE COFFEE MORNING 6 Dec, 10am to 12pm 11 Market Pl, Romsey SO51 8NB Tenovus Cancer Care is looking for volunteers for help run the shop. Drop in for coffee, cake and meet manager Janet Cooper.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT 3 Dec, 7pm St Thomas’ Church, Lymington SO41 9ND DvořákMass in D, Coombes Make We Joy and other seasonal music brought to you by the Lymington Choral Society. (B)Tickets: Maxwell Hamilton 01590 672191,

CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP WITH MISS WITT 6 Dec, 10am to 12pm The Burley Manor Hotel, Ringwood Rd, Burley BH24 4BS A hands-on chocolate workshop in the barn. Option to stay overnight with B&B. (B) 0800 44 44 41

CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS 7 Dec, 9am The All New Malthouse Inn, Stockbridge Rd, Timsbury SO51 0NG Wreath and table centre making, inc demonstration, basic materials, coffee and tea. (B) trixie@theladybirdflorists.co.uk SOUTHAMPTON CONNECT BUSINESS LUNCH 7 Dec, 11.30am to 2pm Macdonald Botley Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Botley SO32 2UA Stalls where women in business can showcase their business and products. Ticket inc lunch and a business program with a top-class speaker. social@ womensbusiness.club WREATH MAKING 10 Dec, 10.30am to 1pm Rum’s Eg, 27 Bell Street, Romsey SO51 8GY Make a floral arrangement, festive wreath or Christmas table centre piece. £55 inc all materials. 01794 511220 www. hampshireartandcraft.org WINTER FLOWERS AND STEMS 10 & 11 Dec Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Ln, Ampfield SO51 0QA Showcasing striking bark and scented flowers, this display will be a welcoming sight in this colder month. Early bulbs will also feature at the festively decorated Jermyn’s House. 01794 369318 PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID COURSE 10 Dec, 9am to 4pm Dr Peter Centre, Mountbatten Way, Romsey SO51 8EA Monthly paediatric first aid course for local childminders and nannies which is free to those living within borders of Test Valley. Quote PFAFREE (B) 01737 237590 info@train-aid.co.uk CHRISTMAS PADDLE TO MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS 10 Dec, 11.30am The Old Forge, Brockenhurst SO42 7YA 90 min canoe trip on the Beaulieu River. For U16s. Warm layers and waterproofs available. No experience required. (B) 01590 612377

ROMSEY SANTA FUN RUN 11 Dec, 8am to 11.30am Romsey Rapids Sports Complex SO51 8AF Run, walk or jog your way around the 1 mile long course in Romsey starting at Romsey Town Hall.

Refreshments, music and a fun warm up before the run starts. www.valleyleisure.co.uk TALK WITH PHOTOS 12 Dec, 7.30pm.

Romsey Town Hall An Old Fashioned Miscellany – recently acquired photographs of old Romsey – given by Charles Burnett. The full 2017 programme is at www.ltvas.org.uk.

WINTER WONDERS CHRISTMAS EVENT 12 Dec, 10am to 6pm Exbury Gdns, Exbury SO45 1AZ Exbury’s Winter Wonders Christmas Event 02380 891203 ART SHOW CABARETS 14 Dec & 25 Jan, 7pm to 11pm Mettricks Guildhall SO14 7DU The first ever Southampton Fringe with over 260 artists, 33 venues over 14 weeks. 07957 318604 southamptonfringe.com SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS 16-18 Dec, 1pm Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Aikman Ln, Totton SO40 8FT A pocket-sized panto with magic, mischief and mayhem. (B) 02380 667683 NERDAGEDDON’S NERD MART 17 Dec, 11am to 3pm Oasis Academy, Lordshill SO16 8FA Comic & Toy Fayre. Entry Price: Adult £1, Children 50p, U5’s free. www.nerdageddon.co.uk/ CRAFT & GIFT FAIR 17 Dec, 10am to 4pm Winchester Guildhall, The Broadway SO23 9GH Ideal gifts for Xmas. Free entry. enquiries@myntimage.co.uk CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT WITH JOE JAMMER 17 Dec, 6pm Grosvenor Hotel, Stockbridge SO20 6EU Joe’s show has a very up-beat

vibe of Rock ‘n Roll with a touch of Blues. He also invites any party goers who like to play or sing to join him on stage. £35.00 per person. 01264 810606 BIRDWATCHING AT NORMANDY MARSHES 18 Dec, 9.30am to 12.30pm The lagoon overlooking the Solent attracts many waders including Lapwings, Dunlin, Spotted Redshanks and Greenshanks.

01202 620049 twoowlsbirding. blogspot.co.uk TEST VALLEY BRASS 18 Dec, 7pm The Lights, West St, Andover Test Valley Brass are performing their Christmas Concert at The Lights - full of seasonal cheer to put you in the mood for the festive season. www.thelights.org.uk MALCOLM THE MAGICIAN’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SHOW 19 Dec, 11am to 12pm & 2pm to 3pm Hanger Farm Arts Centre SO40 8FT The whole family will love Malcolm The Magician’s hilarious festive magic show which brings alive the magic of Christmas.

02380 667683 WILDLIFE ART WORKSHOP AT ROMSEY LIBRARY 21 Dec, 10am Romsey Library, Station Road SO51 8DN 1 day workshop to create a layered coloured pencil drawing.

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