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Caring for older people in the heat of summer We all like to make the most of the sunshine in the summer, whether that’s by going for walks, picnics in the park or sitting in the garden with a glass of Pimms.
At care homes such as The Fernes in Fareham and Challoner House in Eastleigh, the story is the same, with residents and their guests keen to spend as much time as possible out on the terrace or in the garden. Staff at these homes have seen first-hand the benefits of spending time outside for older people but also know the importance of supporting individuals to keep cool while they enjoy the sunshine and fresh air or take part in outdoor activities. Catherine Bezer, General Manager at The Fernes Care Home in Fareham, said: “Whether in a care home or elsewhere, it’s vital that older people take care in extremely hot temperatures and cover up well when spending time outside. “It’s essential to keep hydrated with plenty of
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Allison Sweetman, General Manager at Challoner House in Eastleigh said: “A good tip for the summertime is to avoid strenuous activities and limit things like housework and gardening to when it’s cool, like early morning or evenings. “At Challoner House, residents love to spend time relaxing in the sunshine with a cool drink and there are some very keen gardeners who help keep everything looking great. As long as you take the right precautions, there is no better way to relax!” You can read more about Challoner House and The Fernes at www.barchester.com or why not pay them a visit to take a look at their beautiful outdoor spaces and enjoy a cool drink and a chat with friendly staff.
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LOCAL FASHION SHOP RECEIVES SECOND HALF OF GRANT A successful entrepreneurial Romsey shop owner is celebrating after receiving the second instalment of a £1,000 Test Valley Borough Council Independent Retailer Grant. Denize Lloyd-Wickens of fashion boutique, Inz. pired, opened her three-floor shop in Romsey town centre after she and her husband spent months refurbishing the unit and preparing to sell women’s clothing, jewellery, handbags and shoes. Councillor Ian Richards, said: “Inz.pired has quickly become a popular boutique in the heart of the town centre and I’d like to congratulate
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Christmas Lights extra funds needed The Christmas lights in Romsey are an important attraction to the town each year. Romsey Town Council have secured the cost of erecting and running the Christmas lights (£11,000) but, due to the age of the circuits used, a safety upgrade is needed. The upgrade must be implement before a licence can be granted. The work involves complete new cabling for the circuits that power the lights, and new switch gear to protect the public lighting circuits and anyone who comes into contact with the equipment. The issue has arisen because of more stringent regulations and the great age of the existing equipment, bringing an estimated additional cost in the region of £8,000 plus. The County Councillors for Romsey Town and Romsey Rural have agreed a joint contribution from their devolved HCC budget of £3,000 to help fund the safety upgrade, leaving £5,000 to find.
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Awbridge picture framer, Jonathan Birch, has qualified as a Guild Certified Framer (GCF), the qualification that recognises skilled framers and allows consumers to find excellent craftsmanship and service. Over 1300 framers worldwide have qualified, and locals are lucky to have one to hand at Dovetail Framing. GCFs are awarded their qualification by the Fine Art Trade Guild, the industry’s trade association. After months of study and preparation, candidates sit a rigorous examination where their skills and knowledge are tested by an independent assessor. Jonathan was selected to receive a national award, which helped him prepare. “Last year I received a scholarship sponsored by the Guild and framing supplier Arqadia, which enabled me to attend a number of courses in preparation for the examination”, he says. “On the day of the assessment, I submitted three pieces of framed work, sat a written examination and carried out practical tests to ensure that I met the Guild’s standards”
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The story of colour is the story of society, of fashion, of the way we live, of science, of art – in fact, of mankind itself. We look at all aspects of colour, from its history to this year’s most fashionable shades. Did you know there was a time when green wallpaper could kill? Or that a very expensive dye was made from boiled snails? In the Palaeolithic era - about 35,000 years ago - Stone Age man began to create cave paintings using earth pigments mixed with resin, water or glue made from animal bones and hides. For centuries the most widely used natural pigments were extracted from soil and rocks, plants, insects and animals. Ash and chalk were also basics; at a price, however, strong, bright pigments or dyes could be extracted from other sources, such as ultramarine blue from ground lapis lazuli gemstones or Tyrian purple, where 10,000 boiled snails produced just one gram of dye. Historically, the use of colour was governed by ease of availability and thus cost. The richest colours were always reserved for the most important parts of religious and royal interiors. In the Georgian period, the affordable ‘common’ colours included stone and timber colours, greys and whites – in the form of distemper and white lead. Middle class households
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would often use the slightly more expensive oil colours such as ‘drab’ (dull brownish grey), olive, pea green and sky blue. More expensive paints included pink, lemon, orange and straw colour, while the most costly were verdigris, ultramarine and smalt, a glittering blue. Everything changed from the early 19th century, when chemists began to develop synthetic colours at lower cost. Many new colours were developed and old ones were improved - though an exception was Emerald Green, commercially available from 1814 to the early 1900s, as fumes from wallpaper printed with the arsenic-based ink could be deadly. The new Victorian palette included bottle greens, gold, burgundy, crimson, rose, violet and mahogany, as well as intense chemical yellows, blues and greens. Edwardian hues became softer and paler and, ever since, colour has followed the roller-coaster of fashion and scientific advances: from the ‘greenery-yallery’ of the Aesthetic movement to the brilliant white produced by the introduction of titanium dioxide in 1916 and from the sorbet colours of the Fifties right through to the pinks, blues and greens of 2017. It’s fair to say that the modern world of colour has no limits.
What are this year’s most fashionable colours? GREENERY: Colour authority Pantone’s colour of 2017, Greenery is described as ‘a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew’. Greenery is ideal for adding pops of colour in the form of cushions, cupboard fronts or vases. It also
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Refurbished centre invites visitors to explore Test Valley Test Valley’s visitors can find everything they need to know about the borough in a brand new, fully refurbished Visitor Information Centre in Romsey’s town centre.
The newly decorated centre re-opened at King John’s House following temporary arrangements at Paulton’s Park and Mottisfont House while the work was carried out. Anyone who pops in to the centre can pick up leaflets and brochures as well as purchase gifts, souvenirs, books and postcards.
Julia West, Manager of the Romsey Visitor Information Centre, said: “Test Valley Borough Council’s commitment to improving the Visitor Information Centre shows its support for tourism and the businesses which enable it. We are very grateful that so much hard work has gone into the project and we look forward to welcoming our first visitors.”
Test Valley Borough Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Portfolio Holder, Councillor David Drew, added: “Many people see the centre as providing an essential community service, not just for visitors on holiday in the area but also for local residents who can book tickets for shows at the Plaza Theatre for example. The centre is a welcoming and well-placed source of information for anyone wanting to know more about the area.”
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What’s On SOMERLEY BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL 25 & 26 Aug Old Somerley Walled Garden, Ellingham, Somerley, Ringwood BH24 3PL Friday will see a selection of great food vendors, a full bar and live music. Saturday will bring more live bands, a great selection of food choices and wine tasting. 01425 473 621 www.somerleybeerfestival.com VICTORIOUS 25-27 Aug Southsea Sea Front Truly universal appeal with something for every age. Rita Ora, Olly Murs, Madness, Stereophonics are amongst the line-up. Bargain price tickets too. victoriousfestival.co.uk FAMILY SUMMER’S END PICNIC WITH FIREWORKS 26 Aug 7pm- 9.15pm approx. Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield SO51 0QA Celebrate the end of the summer with the talented 80 piece orchestra and singers, Pops Incorporated UK and Big Band. www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/ hilliergardens 50
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THE ISLAND 26 & 27 Aug 2pm-5pm The Island, Romsey SO51 0HP Open garden. Six acres either side of the River Test. 01794 512100 www.ngs.org.uk GILBERTS NURSERY 27 Aug 10am-4pm Gilberts Nursery, near Romsey SO51 6DT This may not be a garden but do come and be amazed by the sight of over 300 varieties of dahlias. www.gilbertsdahlias.co.uk/ GRAZE FESTIVAL 27 Aug Twyford, Winchester Music, cooking demos and children’s entertainment. grazefestival.com HAMBLEDON HOUSE - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 28 Aug 2pm-5pm Hambledon House, Hambledon PO7 4RU Three acre partly walled plantsmans garden for all seasons. 02392 632380. www.ngs.org.uk AMPFIELD MARKET 2 Sep, 10-12pm Ampfield Village Hall SO51 9BJ Food and craft tables, fresh coffee and home-made cakes all morning. 02380 254587
JANE AUSTEN TOUR & CREAM TEA 2 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov Winchester Cathedral SO23 9LS The team of Cathedral guides reveal Jane Austen’s links with the Cathedral. 01962 857 200 ALRESFORD SHOW 2 Sep, 9am to 6pm Tichborne Park, Alresford SO24 0PN Country agricultural show with many family attractions. www. alresfordshow.co.uk HAMPSHIRE MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW 2 Sep 10am to 4.30pm Community Centre, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY Minerals, fossils, gems, jewellery & books sales, displays and refreshments. MEON ORCHARD 3 Sep 2pm-6pm Meon Orchard, North of Wickham PO17 5AU Open Garden. 1½ acre garden designed and constructed by current owners. An exceptional range of rare, unusual and architectural plants. 01329 833253. www.ngs.org.uk
ROMSEY FOOD FEST 3 Sep, 10-3pm Romsey Town Centre www.romseyfoodfest.com CONCORDE CLASSIC CAR SHOW 3 Sep, 10-4pm Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 9HQ Charity car show to raise money for Naomi House Children’s Hospice. www.concordeclassics.co.uk HOLIDAY INN EASTLEIGH WEDDING FAIR 3 Sep, 11am to 4pm Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9PG £1 entry. 02380 560073 THE DOWN HOUSE (NGS) 3 Sep, 2-5.30pm Itchen Abbas SO21 1AX 3 acre garden laid out in rooms overlooking the Itchen Valley, adjoining the Pilgrim’s Way, with walks to the river. 01962 791054 GARDEN TALK AND SLIDE SHOW 7 Sep 7.15pm St Andrew’s Centre, Beaulieu Rd, Dibden Purlieu Talk and slide show on “ Lyric La Mortella” - an Italian garden by Rosemary Le Grand. 02380 842006 STAY WILD FESTIVAL 9 & 10 Sep 10am- 6pm Itchen Valley Country Park SO30 3HQ www.staywildfestival.co.uk ROMSEY SHOW 9 Sep Broadlands Park, Romsey The show is one of the oldest in England, held annually since 1842. Showcasing the best of British farming, it is a vital part of the County’s social calendar. www.romseyshow.co.uk WOODLANDERS EXHBITIONS 9-24 Sep, 10-5pm daily Burley Village Hall, New Forest, BH24 4EB Exhibition of paintings, ceramics, woodcraft, pottery and jewellery
TERSTAN – (NGS) 10 Sep 2pm-6pm Terstan, Stockbridge SO20 6DW One acre, intensively planted, with an artist’s flair for colour and design. Relax on one of the many seats with views across the River Test to the Hampshire Downs and listen to gentle summer music. www.pennyburnfield.wordpress.com NEW FOREST MARATHON 10 Sep New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QH All routes will start and finish from New Park Showground, Brockenhurst and wind through the heart of the New Forest. CYCLE CHALLENGE 10 Sep 8.30am Hampshire Collegiate School, Embley Park, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6ZA Cycle 70 or 40 Miles through the scenic Hampshire and Wiltshire countryside and help to raise funds for the charity. 02380 706095 www.heartbeat.co.uk SOLENT MUSIC FESTIVAL 13-17 Sep St. Thomas Church, St. Thomas St, Lymington SO41 9ND Festival with the aim of attracting the highest possible calibre of classical music performances to the beautiful sailing town of Lymington Tel: 0800 411 8881 SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 15-24 Sep Mayflower Park, Southampton SO14 2AS An on-water boat Show, one of the largest in Europe and the biggest of its type in the UK. www.southamptonboatshow.com 01784 473377 RINGWOOD CARNIVAL 16 Sep Ringwood Centre, BH24 1HY Two fun filled processions round Ringwood town with floats, music, funfair and more. 01425 479254 ringwoodcarnival.org BISHOPSTOKE CARNIVAL 16-17 Sep Bishopstoke, SO50 6LQ River floats, fete and procession
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Fishlake Meadows Plans Test Valley Borough Council has formally taken ownership of land at Fishlake Meadows near Romsey. The nature reserve, which was previously owned by Bellway Homes, has been transferred to the authority as part of the Oxlease Farm housing scheme. The agreement sees the council take a step further towards making improvements to the site’s appearance and ecology. The area is known for its beautiful and unique wildlife, including more than 170 species of birds. Councillor Tony Ward, said: “We are now able to move forward with plans to recruit a partner to manage the site. Our priority is to enhance the area for wildlife while also making it more accessible to the public.”
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