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Walk to Remember; Walk For Hope Walk for Hope takes place on National Cancer Survivors Day in the beautiful New Forest countryside. Thanks to advances in early detection & treatment more people than ever before are surviving the disease and our Walk for Hope is celebrating this achievement.

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Familiar Face at New Delicatessen Luc Le Gall is a familiar face to anyone who has visited La Parisienne during the past 24 years, in his role as front-of-house for the restaurant.

You will still see him in Romsey, but rather than at La Parisienne, he is now running his own delicatessen in the town.

Luc says: “I very much enjoyed my time at La Parisienne. It is a corner of France where I felt at home, enjoying the atmosphere and the love of quality food and wine. But opening a "deli" or "épicerie fine" as we say in French, has been a dream for a long time. It gives me the opportunity to carry on sharing my passion for food and wine in a different environment, with more sociable hours. But to stay in Romsey was an obvious choice: I know a lot of people in Romsey and they know me too.”

Luc’s restaurant experience has given him an outstanding knowledge of food and wine, and he will be sourcing his supplies from England, France and Italy, and of course Hampshire.

He wants to appeal to both fine food connoisseurs and to those still exploring different tastes. With selections of cheeses, meats and charcuterie, pate, sauces, spices and oils it should be a little corner of France in its own right.

With wine-tasting every Saturday and offering lunchtime ‘bites’ with a glass of wine while you browse it sounds a lot more appealing than the weekly shop!

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I don’t believe everything I read in the newspapers, unless it suits me of course. My favourites are a glass of wine a day protects the heart, beer is good for the brain, and The Daily Telegraph recently listed 10 reasons why chocolate is good for you. Add in other recommendations such as taking regular exercise, five portions of fruit and vegetables a day and maintaining a positive attitude, and I reckon if I follow all this advice I should make it to 100.

Which I need to really as now it’s been announced that England’s chief medical officer has called on baby boomers, those aged 50 and 70, to keep working to stay healthy. So now working is good for you, too.

I’m a bit sceptical about all this. I have to say that alcohol these days doesn’t really agree with me and chocolate goes straight to my waist. I’m optimistic, but I’m British – am I honestly expected to give up moaning about the weather? And I do exercise, but everyone I knows who does (including me) seems to be constantly moaning about injuries and aching muscles.

As for working till I’m 70…I think I’ll have to so I can afford wine, chocolate, healthy food and a gym membership.

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Super-Size America Doesn’t Extend To LA Auto Show James Baggott takes a look behind the scenes of America’s motor show in the Sunshine State For a land known for its love of excess, the LA motor show is a relatively bijou affair. Small, compact and easy to get around, it’s the polar opposite of the city that hosts it.

It makes little sense launching cars in a metropolis that’s smothered in a layer of smog, crammed with traffic and needs more cars like the ozone layer needs a bigger hole in it, but America being America does it anyway.

Unlike the vast, monolithic motoring expos of Frankfurt and Paris, LA does things in bite-sized chunks (unlike its burgers). The stands are more compact, the press corps less stressed and fewer in numbers, and the new car launches less frequent.

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the pond, or with aspirations to have one, take the event pretty seriously.

Alfa Romeo is one such ambitious car maker. The Italian firm showcased its new Stelvio SUV with a launch in a tent outside the main halls. It was so packed, the overzealous American fire regulations meant most journalists couldn’t even get in.

Fortunately, this rival to the Porsche Macan and Jaguar F-Pace was quickly moved to the Alfa stand where we got a proper look.

Rumours suggest it will arrive in the UK late in 2017 with a diesel engine first, with a bi-turbo 2.9-litre V6 packing 503bhp following soon after.

The spicy version will have four-wheel drive, the diesel making do with power via the rear wheels.

Some Italian flair in a sector not known for it will be most welcome.

Elsewhere, the Germans gave the clearest signs yet that another recession was imminent with the unveiling of the why-do-we-need-it MercedesMaybach S650 Cabriolet. Just 300 of the 621bhp

monsters will be produced and, although pricing is yet to be released, don’t expect much change from £200,000.

Mazda used the eve of the first press day to take the wraps off its new CX-5. At an event peppered with nonsense car design gobbledygook, and interspersed with pictures of cheetahs and chopsticks that were being used to demonstrate Mazda’s new design direction, the manufacturer showed off a rather smart looking SUV. It’s the best-selling model in Europe for the firm and its new nose, which has more than a hint of Jaguar F-Pace about it, points to the future look for all Mazdas. It also comes in a new red, which is redder than the last red. Understood? Good.

Jaguar was another manufacturer that had decided to grab some early motoring show headlines, revealing its futuristic electric I-Pace to the world in its own unique style two full days before the event opened. Using virtual reality headsets it simultaneously launched the car in LA and London, with car designer Ian Callum showing off the firm’s first foray into electric vehicles (EVs).

LA was an apt showcase for a model that will sell

50 per cent of its volume in the States, and with a range of 310 miles on a single charge chances are those buyers will be queuing up to get hold of one when it goes into production next year. Finally a Tesla rival from Britain? We hope so.

Other notable launches included a world premiere for the largest of all Minis, the Countryman, and the new Volkswagen e-Golf with a range of 186 miles on a charge - up 50 per cent on its predecessor.

However, it was the real Americana that caught our eye in the subterranean halls under the main event. Dubbed ‘the garage’, they contained a host of modified motors that were a welcome relief from the corporate frontage of the manufacturer stands upstairs. Modified Ferraris, Gulf-liveried Fords and bigwheeled classics were among the delights hidden away below the show’s huge halls.

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GIPSY MOTH IV RETURNS TO BUCKLER’S HARD Fifty years ago, Sir Francis Chichester set sail on the Beaulieu River to become the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe. Gipsy Moth IV is now on show again at the bottom of the High Street, where Sir Francis originally kept her before setting sail on his epic voyage.

Gipsy Moth IV will be open to Buckler’s Hard visitors between 10am and 4.30pm on 18-19 February 2017. It’s a rare opportunity to climb on board the famous yacht for a tour and learn more about her record-breaking history and amazing story.

More tales and artefacts from the voyage are on show in the attraction’s Maritime Museum, including a map, personal items from the adventure and records of the floodings and even a capsizing which put the journey at risk.

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We all feel that this is a wonderful place for her to be, especially as this is where Sir Francis originally kept her before heading off on his circumnavigation.”

A Record Breaking Adventure Sir Francis Chichester, the son of a clergyman, set a number of world firsts and records through his successful voyage. He was the first person to sail solo around the earth and the fastest circumnavigator with his record of nine months and one day, which was almost twice as fast as the previous record.

To prepare for the voyage, Buckler’s Hard shopkeeper Mrs Rhoda Martin’s task was to preserve eggs by covering the shells with liquid paraffin and de-eyeing hundreds of potatoes to prevent them from sprouting. According to the provisions list he took 156 eggs and 30lbs of potatoes on the outward journey.

Sir Francis sailed from Buckler’s Hard on August 12th 1966 for trials on the Solent before finally leaving Plymouth on August 27th. After 226 days at sea, with only one stop in Sydney, the 65-year-old sailor and former aviator finally returned to Buckler’s Hard on September 17th the following year. He had travelled a staggering 29,630 miles in the 54ft ketch. Weeks after his circumnavigation, Sir Francis was knighted for “individual achievement and sustained endeavour in the navigation and seamanship of small craft”.

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velvet underground They may be known as ‘velvet coated gentlemen’, but if you have a problem with moles in your garden, it is highly unlikely you will call them anything so polite! So what can you do if your lawn becomes decorated with mounds of finely turned soil, or if plants start to disappear beneath soil level as subsidence occurs within the flowerbed, or an entire row of vegetables is excavated from below?

Moles can do a lot of damage to a lawn, largely because that fine soil acts as an excellent seedbed for weeds and can make the lawn surface slippery.

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Very smelly substances, such as mole smokes, can work against moles. These are like fireworks and, inserted into the run, produce unpleasant smoke.

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Traps are available from some garden centres or online stores. They must be correctly set and you must wear gloves as the moles will avoid the trap if they detect human scent. It is much more effective to employ a specialist mole catcher who is adept at trapping them and, since they often charge only on the basis of moles caught, it need not be too expensive a process either.

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Online Dating: Not Just For Twentysomethings My sympathies were aroused the first time I met Abby, a friend-of-afriend who had recently moved to my neighbourhood after a divorce. Aged 47, she had made the move in order to seek a different life for herself and her fifteen-year-old son.

Staying safe online It’s natural to feel a little nervous about meeting a stranger for the first time, but there are certain common sense precautions you can take to stay safe.

However, two years later my sympathy began to wear a little thin, after she repeatedly turned up at my house bemoaning the lack of eligible men in her life. On every occasion I would remind her that online dating was her best option for meeting a new partner, but she remained stubbornly unmoved.

• Don’t give away too much information about yourself right away. Take things slowly, sharing more information when you feel comfortable to do so.

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• Choose a username that doesn’t reveal who you are and don’t give away your surname, contact information, home address or place of work when first setting up your profile.

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Setting up a successful online dating profile The UK dating site Match.com says that when registering with a site it’s important to answer questions accurately for the best possible chance of finding your ideal match. When writing

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The dating site Zoosk found that women get 60% more attention if their profile photo is taken indoors, while men get 19% more attention if theirs is taken outside, particularly if the photo includes other friends or involves an active pursuit.

What do I have to pay?

Some sites are free to join, whereas an average paid-for site might cost between £13 and £50 per month. Some online services charge considerably higher membership fees.

Are there sites specifically for mature people?

You don’t have to restrict yourself to age-specific sites unless you feel more comfortable in doing so.

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Mark Franklin talks to

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The Shires are Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes. The Breeze’s Mark Franklin caught up with them to talk country music, influences and the surprising way they got together in the first place.

I’ve got to start off by congratulating you on two number one country albums – ‘My Universe’ being your most recent CD. Ben: Apparently this was the fastest selling country album of all time. It’s kind of a bit weird saying that because four years ago we hadn’t really met each other and here we are now with two albums under our belt – and doing this tour and seeing so many people singing along to every single song is just incredible. We’re having a great time.

When someone says to you, you’ve got the fastest selling country album of all time, how do you feel?

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People if you mentioned it would be “oh, stetsons, rhinestones and cowboys” and it’s just not that any more. It’s so much more about what’s going on today.

And in terms of heritage country artists, who do you look back on and think… genius.

Crissie: Dolly (Parton). Dolly performing Glastonbury a few years ago was a really big turning point I think.

Because you used to sing her songs in pubs?

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Ben: Now just Bedfordshire because I moved!

When we got together we said that we want to retain our Britishness and that’s where the name came from. And when we go out to the States, they love the fact that we’ve from the UK and that we are really proud of that. We wrote a song called ‘Made In England’ which just celebrates all the things we love about being British. It didn’t sound very good singing “made in Britain” so we changed it to ‘England’. We get a lot of stick for it in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland when we sing it!

Both of you guys have had experience with the X Factor. Are you really glad that nothing really happened there because of where you are right now.

Crissie: Yeah it’s funny because if we didn’t go on that show, neither one of us would have met each other. It’s an entertainment show, it’s brilliant to watch, but it is hard work. We’re very grateful that we found each other and we get to do everything we want to do.

So you’re two albums down now. Is it too early to be thinking about a third album?

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By Kate McLelland The BBC’s Great Pottery Throwdown finished in December after its second series of six programmes. Made by the team that produced The Great British Bake Off, it aimed to find Britain’s hottest pottery stars and, like Bake Off, it has helped the British public to understand more about the creation of artisan products, whether that’s a sourdough loaf or a set of stackable breakfast bowls.

Learning about the intricacies of pottery making has been a revelation to viewers who had previously not given much thought to the process, and since the series ended many have been eager to try it for themselves. So if you’re thinking of joining a pottery class, what are the basic things that you should know before you start?

It’s messy!

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There are two very different ways of making objects out of clay. Hand building, as the term suggests, doesn’t require a potter’s wheel: you will either make long, thin rolls of clay and build them up into a single shape (known as a pinch pot) or roll the clay out into slabs and join the pieces together with liquid clay to create a square or rectangular shape (slab pot).

The expression ‘throwing’ comes from the way the clay is thrown onto the centre of a flat, spinning tray (the potter’s wheel) and squeezed into shape as it revolves at speed. You’ll need quite a lot of strength in your hands to do this, as well as patience. Inevitably the first few times you try, the clay will either slide off the wheel or you’ll make a perfect, cylindrical shape only to see it twist and warp at the very last minute.

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If you’re one of those people who likes to see instant results, pottery making may not be right for you, as the production of finished objects takes time. When a piece is first made the clay is loaded with water and must be thoroughly and evenly dried out before it can be fired. That’s a minimum of a week for freshly made (or ‘green’) objects.

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Making the initial clay shape is just part of a process that ends with a hard material that in some cases is almost as durable as stone. A pottery oven (kiln) is not the same as a domestic oven and an apprentice potter will need to learn how clay and

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Taking up pottery making can be hugely satisfying and rewarding but it’s not a hobby you can simply pick up and put down again. It may take several weeks for you to make your first pottery objects and it could take considerably longer before you are proficient enough to create objects you might offer for sale. If you are still keen to have a go, the Hotcourses website (www.hotcourses.com) has a list of over 1,000 courses available in the UK. Once again, the BBC has opened our eyes to a craft that has been largely overlooked in recent years. The Great Pottery Throwdown may not eventually prove as successful as The Great British Bake-Off, but at least it has helped us to understand the skill, passion and commitment required to make a simple pottery object that can be used and enjoyed for years.

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By Jackie Brewster

“What time do you call this?” Gladys was straightening papers at her mahogany desk when Jean came shuffling into the study. “We can’t have dawdling - the Press are coming.”

publicity, Gladys imagined, she’d finally get the recognition she deserved.

“Sorry,” said Jean, “I just bumped into Mr Pike at number three.”

“I know!” Jean picked up her stapler as though she’d never seen one before. “Have you walked down to admire them yet?”

“How’s he?” Gladys asked.

“He’s got these temporary dentures,” Jean said.

“They’re absolutely huge. He reminds me of that old cartoon dog, what’s his name?”

“False teeth, whatever the size, are hardly an excuse for leaving his bin out,” Gladys muttered tartly.

“Did he have anything to say for himself ?”

“Nothing much.” Jean began unwinding her scarf.

“Just some remarks about the tulips.”

“Remarks?” Gladys sat upright. “What sort of remarks?”

One thing she’d discovered since appointing herself Chair of the Friends of Yarrow Avenue was that there were always remarks.

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“He said that given where they’d been planted,” Jean settled herself at the card table which doubled as her desk, “he thought they were offensive.”

“Offensive!” Gladys scoffed. “Who could possibly be offended by tulips?”

Gladys had not; she preferred to drive along the avenue. Her role was purely organisational. It was Jean, as secretary, who’d gone out in the freezing fog with a dibber to plant them last Autumn.

“What’s wrong with them?” Gladys asked. “I imagine he’s got a wonderful view from his bay window.”

“He has,” Jean said. “They look ever so colourful.”

“So why are they offensive?” Gladys asked.

“They’re not. At least, I don’t think they are.”

“What aren’t you telling me?” Gladys narrowed her eyes. “Don’t bother taking your coat off, we’re going to have a look.”

Gladys strode through the hall with Jean hurrying behind her.

“At first, I decided to plant them so they spelled GOOD DAY!” Jean said.

Gladys froze. “Please tell me you didn’t?” She imagined some dreadful municipal park planting scheme.

“I didn’t,” Jean said. Gladys breathed a sigh of relief, and set off down the garden path.

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“I see.” Gladys marched purposefully towards the corner of the avenue. “So the tulips just say GOO?” “Well no,” Jean continued. “I remembered you’d said we should promote our residents’ association.

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1. Cook the rice in a large pan of boiling, lightly salted water for about 15 minutes until tender, or follow the packet instructions.

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The Ampfield Market The Ampfield Market is now celebrating it's 17th successful year. The Market is always on the first Saturday of the month excluding January, February, July and August which are holiday months. It takes place in Ampfield Village Hall (SO51 9BJ), between 10am and 12 noon. Parking and admission are free. We sell many top quality items including sweet and savoury foods, fruit and veg, crafts, plants, books, pet accessories, cards, wrapping paper, jewellery and bric a brac. Delicious fresh coffee and homemade cakes are served all morning. All the funds raised support the Village Hall and all the help we receive is voluntary.

The Market opens its doors again on March 4th 2017 between !0.00am and 12 noon and I have no doubt that there will be more than a touch of Spring in the air. Our Market has a great reputation and we look forward to welcoming you soon. If you would like to rent a table for a morning, please call Julie (02380 254587) for more information.

The Catch Up CafÉ and IT Support Service The Catch Up CafÉ takes place in the new Ampfield Village Hall annexe every Thursday morning between 9.30am and 11.30am. Fresh coffee, a selection of homemade cakes and a warm welcome awaits you. The cafe provides a friendly venue to meet friends and keep in touch during the grey winter months. All the proceeds of the cafe support the Village Hall and all the help is voluntary. The venue also offers free wifi.

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The IT Support Service runs alongside the café on Thursday mornings. If you would like some expert help or advice for your Tablet, Laptop, phone or PC then go along to the Committee Room on a Thursday morning. This Service is free but a donation to Village Hall Funds would be appreciated.

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LOCAL CLUBS & GROUPS 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 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 513015.

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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

HEALTH & EXERCISE Meditation as a way of prayer Every Friday 11am to 12pm.

An opportunity to explore & experience the stillness & silence of contemplative prayer. Wisdom Centre, Romsey, Hants SO51 8EL. 01794 830206. reception@ wisdomhouseromsey.co.uk. www. christian-meditation.org.uk ROMSEY ARTHRITIS HYDROTHERAPY Help soothe Arthritic joints, helping to relieve pain in the Hydrotherapy Pool. Join us as a member for £10 per year. Weekly sessions are subsidised. Transport is not available, but sessions are held locally. For further information contact Mrs Linda Hill 01794 323838 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 HEARING CONCERN 2nd & 4th Tues of the month 2-4pm Appletree Centre, Romsey Friendly club, whose aim is to minimise the restrictions of deafness.

You do not have to be deaf to visit or join us, you just need an empathetic approach to people with a hearing loss. We are always looking for help: Anne Gale on 02380735858, hearingconcernromsey@gmail.com

Romsey Breeze Bike Rides Regular, fun and free! Romsey-based bike-rides for women: introductory (5mile) or steady (12mile) rides. www.breezebikesrides.com, search Romsey under Find-a-ride or find us on Facebook. Or call Viv on 01794 368207. You must be confident with hand signals 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 GARDEN CLUB 4th Thurs each month Memorial Hall, Whiteparish Lively club with interesting speakers, outings, an annual plant sale and an annual show. New members and visitors are welcome. More info: Sue King 01794 884129 or 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

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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 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

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month, 2-4pm North Baddesley village hall. 02380 739349 Talks, music, quizzes, cream tea events.

Members free. Visitors £1.50 ROMSEY OPEN SIGHT Meets every Wednesday afternoon Romsey School SO51 8ZB A social club for people with sight difficulties. Offering tea, games, gossip, entertainment and support.

New members and volunteers always welcome. 01794 884806 BREAKAWAY CLUB 3rd Weds each month Memorial Hall, Whiteparish Group is open to Ladies in the area to join for an interesting speaker, social time and refreshments.

Also occasional outings. We meet at 2pm in the Memorial Hall, usually on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. More info: Sue King 01794 884129 or susan.king790@ btinternet.com

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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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Ampfield C of E Primary 01794 368219 Awbridge Primary 01794 340407 Braishfield Primary 01794 368359 Cupernham Infants 01794 514494 Cupernham Junior 01794 512702 Fairisle Infant & Nursery 02380 731199 Fairisle Junior 02380 733415 Halterworth Primary 01794 512028 North Baddesley Infant 02380 412412 North Baddesley Junior 02380 411100 Nursling Cof E Primary

02380 732289 Oakwood Infants 02380 733337 Oakwood Junior 02380 320360 Romsey Primary & Nursery 01794 512362 Romsey Abbey C of E Primary (aided) 01794 512047 Rownhams St Johns Cof E Primary 02380 736417 Sinclair Primary & Nursery 02380 736663 Wellow Primary 01794 322201 Oaklands Community School & Oasis Academy Years 7 & 8 - 02380 393660 Years 9 -11 - 02380 771881 The Mountbatten School 01794 502502

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recycling Bunny Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Timsbury, near Romsey, SO51 0PG 01794 368548 Open every day except 25, 26 December & 1 January.

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chemists Lloyds Pharmacy 123 The Hundred, Romsey

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What’s On WELLNESS & PAMPERING EVENING 2 Feb, 7.30pm (doors open) Hilton Hotel, Chilworth SO16 3RB Products for sale, mini makeovers, head massages, make up hints and tips. £2.50pp. 07864 829921 ROMSEY COUNTRY MARKET 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb, 10-11.30am United Reformed Church Hall, Romsey SO51 8EJ Baking, home grown fruit & vegetables, free range eggs, local honey and hand crafted items.

Free admission. shirl.walker@ hotmail.co.uk MUSIC FESTIVAL 5th to 19th February The Berry Theatre, Hedge End SO30 4EJ This inaugural festival features five wonderfully eclectic performances to lift your spirits during the dark days of February. The festival starts with The Moulettes on the 5th February, then features the legendary John Otway, The Swing Commanders, Son Yambu and finishes with Moscow Drug Club on the 19th February. Tickets are £15 per person per show (concessions available). Book on 023 8065 2333 or go to www. theberrytheatre.co.uk.

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A NIGHT WITH FRANK SINATRA 10 Feb, 7pm Paultons Golf Centre, Salisbury Rd, Ower SO51 6AN 3 course meal and a full night of songs from Frank’s greatest hits. £25pp (B) 023 8081 1212 CHARITY RAFFLE & POTATO WEEKEND 11 & 12 Feb Courtens Garden Centre, opp the pond at Whiteparish on the A27 SP5 2SD Over 40 varieties of seed potato and other veg seed. Demonstrations

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Hot lunches, free parking. www. courtensgardencentre.co.uk A CELEBRATION OF CHOIRS 17 Feb, 7.30pm Romsey Abbey Marion Maxey directs Romsey Abbey Primary School Choir, Romsey Youth Choir, Romsey Voices Community Choir and Romsey Male Voice Choir.

Entrance free but retiring collection in aid of Romsey Abbey and Romsey Abbey Primary School funds. 01794 502307 ACTIVITY TRAIL 18-26 Feb, 10-5pm Mottisfont National Trust, Romsey, SO51 0LP Discover your inner artist with

a creative activity trail inspired by the artist Rex Whistler. Pick up a family trail and explore Mottisfont’s grounds. 01794 340757 WITCHES, FAIRIES & HIPPIES FAYRE 19 Feb, 11-4pm West Totton Community Centre, Totton SO40 8WU Stalls, raffle, talks, face painting, tarot. £1 entrance. www. paganpridesouth.co.uk RAPTORS OF THE NEW FOREST 20 Feb, 7.30pm to 9.30pm Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey SO51 8GL A talk on Raptors of the New Forest by Andy Page, Head Keeper with the Forestry Commission.

Andy’s talk will cover all raptors found in the forest, including non-breeding and over-wintering species. Suggested donation £4.

01794 523759 ROOM ON THE BROOM 20-25 Feb Nuffield Theatre, Southampton SO17 1TR Tall Stories’ magical musical stage adaptation of Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. 02380 671771

TREE CLIMBING 20-24 Feb Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey SO51 0QA Two highly skilled and friendly instructors can help all ages (6+) reach new heights within an oak tree’s canopy using ropes, knots and karabiners. 01794 369318 MOTHER GOOSE 23-26 Feb, 7pm (Plus 2pm on Sat/Sun) Woodley Village Hall, School Road, Romsey SO51 7NY Panto. Tickets 01794 513860 WEDDING SHOWCASE 23 Feb, 6pm to 8pm The White Horse Hotel SO51 8ZJ See the Stables dressed for inspiration, meet our recommended suppliers and soak up the wedding atmosphere. 01794 512431 EXPERIMENT - FEBRUARY 27 Feb, 7.30pm Nuffield Theatre, Southampton SO17 1TR Quarterly scratch performance night, offering a range of exciting new pieces of theatre in development. info@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk FINCHFEST 2017 2 Mar, 2pm to 4pm Blashford Lakes nature reserve, Ringwood BH24 3PJ This is the best time to see flocks of brambling, siskin and redpoll.

A general birdwatching walk but particularly looking for flocks of finches, which often peak in numbers at this time of year. Wear suitable, warm outdoor clothing and footwear, bring binoculars. (B) 01425 472760 ROMSEY COUNTRY MARKET 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb, 10-11.30am United Reformed Church Hall, Romsey SO51 8EJ Home-made baking, home grown fruit & vegetables, free range eggs, local honey, jewellery and unique hand-made cards and other hand crafts items. Free admission. shirl. walker@hotmail.co.uk AMPFIELD MARKET 4 Mar, 10-12pm Ampfield Village Hall SO51 9BJ Food and craft tables, fresh

coffee and home-made cakes all morning. 02380 254587 HOLIDAY INN EASTLEIGH WEDDING FAIR 5 Mar, 11am to 4pm Leigh Rd, Eastleigh SO50 9PG £1 entry. 02380 560073 SOFT FRUIT & RUNNER BEANS 11 March 1.30pm Wellow Village Hall, West Wellow, SO51 6BR Learn more about growing quality soft fruit and runner beans for the table and for show with National Vegetable Society guest speakers Sherie Plumb and Peter Barwick. £5. 01794 301444 TEEN STAR 12 Mar, 9am to 5pm River Studios, 32 Windsor Road, Totton SO40 9HQ Singing and dance auditions. Entry £5. www.teenstarcompetition.co.uk TOTTON FESTIVAL OF DRAMA 20-25 Mar, 7pm Hanger Farm Arts, SO40 8FT Local drama groups perform one act plays each evening. Tickets £8/£7. Offer: Book three or more nights and receive £1 off each full price ticket. 02380 667683 ORCHID DISPLAY AT SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS 24-27 Mar Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey SO51 0QA Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend and visit this beautiful display of orchids on show in Jermyn’s House. 01794 369318 MOYLES COURT SCHOOL CROCUS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR 25 Mar, 10am to 2pm Moyles Court School, Ringwood BH24 3NF A wide variety of stalls selling a range of wonderful goods. Homemade cake, BBQ, goods on offer.

Entry: £1 adults and 50p children.

01425 472856 REGENERATE SOUTH SHOWCASE 31 Mar Hilton at The Ageas Bowl SO30 3XH An opportunity for potential investors and developers to

find out first-hand about the opportunities on offer in the Central South region. bookings@ businesssouth.org 02380 682520 AMPFIELD MARKET 1 Apr, 10-12pm Ampfield Village Hall SO51 9BJ Food and craft tables, fresh coffee and home-made cakes all morning. 02380 254587 CWP WRESTLING EVENT 2 Apr, 4pm The Novotel Hotel SO15 1RA 3 Championship Matches. In aid of Naomi House and Jacks Place.

07730 483510 ROMSEY COUNTRY MARKET 7, 21, 28 Apr, 10-11.30am United Reformed Church Hall, Romsey SO51 8EJ Home-made baking, home grown fruit & vegetables, free range eggs, local honey and hand crafted items. Free admission. shirl.walker@hotmail.co.uk EASTER AT SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS 8-23 Apr Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey SO51 0QA The Easter bunny has left a trail of clues and fun around the Gardens. Join in and receive a prize. Additional garden admission charges applies.

01794 369318 TREE CLIMBING 10 Apr Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey SO51 0QA Two highly skilled and friendly instructors can help all ages (6+) reach new heights within an oak tree’s canopy using ropes, knots and karabiners. 01794 369318 POND DIPPING AT SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS 11, 13, 18, 20 Apr Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey SO51 0QA Can you find diving beetles, nimble pond skaters and slimy snails? All equipment is provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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