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Sweet Potato and Chick Pea Curry Serves 4 Ready in 45 minutes
A quick and easy vegetarian dish full of Indian flavour. If you don’t have all the spices just use 1-2 tbsp medium curry paste. Serve with boiled basmati rice or warmed naan breads, if liked. • 1 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
1. Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the garlic, ginger and onion over a medium heat for about 5 minutes until light golden. Stir in the aubergine and fry for a further 2 minutes.
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 3cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
2. Add all the spices to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the sweet potatoes, the passata and 150ml water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender and the sauce has thickened.
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped • 1 aubergine, cubed • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground turmeric
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LOCAL CLUBS & GROUPS COMMUNITY & SOCIAL LADIES GROUP - LOVER & REDLYNCH The group meets on the first Tuesday of every Month, 7:30pm to 9.30pm at Redlynch Village Hall. New members very welcome. Our purpose is to bring women together to make new friends, try out different fun activities and talks. For more information contact Susie on 01725 512859 or view our Facebook page on www.facebook.com/ groups/1551901715040766/ WHITEPARISH VILLAGE W.I We are a new group, meeting on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in the Memorial Centre in Whiteparish. New members and Visitors would be very welcome. For more information, please contact Jenny Finch on 01722 711698 or email jennymfinch@googlemail.com Landford, Nomansland & Hamptworth WI Meetings are held on the 2nd Wed of each month. at Nomansland Reading Room. 2pm to 4pm. Our meetings focus on a variety of subjects and speakers and include social events and activities. Visitors always welcome. For more information contact Shirley 01794 322681 or email sa.packham@btinternet.com. 34
Odstock, Nunton & Bodenham WI Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. Venue: Radnor Hall, Bodenham. Time: 10.00am. For further info contact Elizabeth Cutter on 01725 511870. Redlynch & District WI Meetings are held on the 2nd Wed of each month. Venue: Morgans Vale & Woodfalls Village Hall. Time: 2.15pm. Contact Val on 01725 510850. Downton Evening WI Meetings are held on the 3rd Mon of each month at Sherwood Room, Wick Lane, Downton. 7.30pm. For more infocontact Edna Pike on 01725 511332. Alderbury WI Meetings are held on the 2nd Wed of each month. Venue: Alderbury Village Hall. Time: 2.15pm. Visitors are most welcome. £3 admission for non-members, includes refreshments. Social Group Meetings Cathedral Hotel, Salisbury Monday Nights, 8pm – 10pm Social evening drinks and a friendly chat! For single people over 50 years. We also arrange outings, theatre trips, meals out etc. Come and join us you will be most welcome. 01722 333582 Accord Social Group Every Monday. Venue: The Cathedral Hotel, Salisbury. Time: 8pm. We are a friendly group of single over 50’s who organise meals out, visits to the theatre, City Hall, occasionally dances etc. For more info contact Mike on 01725 512226 or Pennie on 01722 333582. Probus Club of Sarum (Club for retired & semi-retired men). New members always welcome. We meet 2nd & 4th Fridays each month for coffee, interesting talks & friendship. 10am-12.00pm at Salvation Army Citadel, 6-10 Salt Lane, Salisbury. Come for a free taster! A. Scarfe on 01722 326501
HEALTH & EXERCISE WHITEPARISH SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB From September through to April we meet on Wednesdays 2.30pm – 4.30pm & 7.30pm – 9.30pm at Whiteparish Memorial Centre, come along and enjoy a friendly session of non-stressful activity, all equipment provided. Contact Colin on 01722711280 or e-mail iles36@btinternet.com Ebble Valley Short Mat Bowls Club We meet most Mondays at 7pm in Coombe Bissett Village Hall. Suitable for all ages from 10 to about 90! Come and try it, youngsters soon pick up the game and it’s very friendly! Contact David Germain on 01722 718531 or two@davidgermain. plus.com. Winterslow Short Mat Bowls Club We meet on Sunday evenings at 7.15pm till 10.00pm at Winterslow Village Hall. Why not join us for a game of Bowls, new members are always welcome. Bowls can be borrowed and full coaching is given. For more info call David Tidd on 01980 863515. Five Rivers Indoor Bowls Five Rivers I.B.C. at Tollgate Road Salisbury SP1 2JJ. Ongoing introduction to Indoor flat green bowls. Contact Anne on 01722 334027 to arrange a visit. Downton Bowls Club The club has “come and try” days in the early season with all equipment provided, this proves to be fun and rewarding. During the winter you can come and meet us at our regular fortnightly coffee mornings, with delicious homemade cakes; the next being 9 & 23 March, 6 & 20 April. These are held in the Clubhouse near the Leisure Centre in Wick Lane, Downton. For more info call Alan Foster on 07788 118204, or e-mail downtonbowls@gmail.com.
Alderbury Bowls Club The Green opens on 19th April and welcomes new members of all ages. Tuesday is Club Night, come along from 6pm for a ‘roll-up’ and be given instruction. Bowls provided - just bring a pair of flat soled shoes. Join us in the bar after all that activity for a drink! Call Peter Green on 710832 or alderburybowlingclub@ gmail.com.
HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTEREST Sarum Bridge Club If you want to learn, play social bridge or take part in competitive evenings then Sarum Bridge Club at Stratford sub Castle is the place to go. New members are always welcome, no partner is necessary. Further information at www.sarumbridgeclub.org.uk or email sarumbridge@gmail.com. Please register in advance.
Coombe Landford, Bissett & Homington Garden Club We meet on 3rd Monday in the month in the Coombe Bissett Village Hall usually at 7.15pm. For further details please contact Louise Hartgill 01722 718388 e: ebbledowngoldens@gmail.com. New members/visitors welcome.
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Downton Community Choir Every Wednesday 8-9.30pm in term time at Downton Baptist Church South Lane. £5 per session. Friendly mixed voice choir singing a wide range of music from jazz and pop to showtunes. No experience necessary. www.kateedgarmusic.com
Silver Surfer Computer Classes Fridays, 9:30 to 11.30, The Friday Café, Redlynch Village Hall Learn about emails, internet browsing, online shopping, digital photos. One to one training at your own pace. No charge but donation welcome. More details
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nursing and care. Educational sessions and stands and musical entertainment. Lunch provided. Parking onsite (free). Lift on site. CONCORDE CLASSIC CAR SHOW 11 Sep, 10-4pm Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh Charity car show to raise money for Naomi House Children’s Hospice. 8th year. Great day out for all the family with lots to see and do. Entry £1-£4. http://www. concordeclassics.co.uk/ OPEN GARDEN (NGS) 11 Sep, 2-5pm Horatio’s Garden, Salisbury SP2 8BJ Award winning hospital garden which opened in Sept 2012 and was designed by Cleve West for patients with spinal cord injury at the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. Built from donations given in memory of Horatio Chapple who was a volunteer at the centre in his school holidays. Low limestone walls, which represent the form of the spine, divide densely planted beds and double as seating. Everything in the garden has been designed to benefit patients during their long stays in hospital. Admission £5, Children free. Teas served.www.horatiosgarden.org.uk TRY INDOOR BOWLS 15 Sept 10-9pm, 17 Sept 9-1pm, 18 Sept 2-6pm Tollgate Rd, Salisbury SP1 2JJ Taster session at Five Rivers Indoor Bowls Club. Drop in and try for free. Suits all ages. Coaching and all equipment provided. Fully equipped for disabled players. 01980 862227 See www.fiveriversibc.com F IS FOR FALCONRY 17 Sep Lainston House Hotel, Woodman Lane, Sparsholt SO21 2LT This is a terrific behind the scenes insight into the housing, equipment, handling and training of a bird of prey with Lainston’s resident falconer, Judy Wright. Your session will include handling and flying and lunch is included. Over 18s only. 01962 776 088
WEDDING FAIR 18 Sep The Winchester Royal Hotel, St Peter St, Winchester SO23 8BS Wedding Exhibition Promotions have arranged for the follow exhibitors; photographers, florists, wedding rings, bridal wear, DJs, wedding cake suppliers, chimney sweep, wedding cars, toast master, magician, venue decoration. events.winchester@sjhotels.co.uk BLUES NIGHT 23 Sep, 8pm The Lights, Andover SP10 1AH A triple bill of amazing blues from the Sam Paine Trio, Morrison and Dan Sowerby. Tickets:£5 01264 368368 AN EVENING CELEBRATION 23 Sep, 6pm to 10.30pm Flack Manor Brewery SO51 0HR Morris dancing, award winning beers Hedge Hop, our Pale Ale TPA, in addition to our regular Flack Catcher, Double Drop, Romsey Gold Black Jack Porter. £15. 01794 518520 GRAIN TO GLASS 24 Sep, 2.30pm to 8pm Flack Manor Brewery, SO51 0HR If you’d like to know more of what’s behind a pint of ale, then we’ve lined up some industry experts in malt, hop and beer quality. £15 01794 518520 FOOD PAIRING 24 Sep, 10.30am to 1.30pm Flack Manor Brewery, SO51 0HR Enjoy a full tutored tasting with food matching, all for £20 which includes a free stemmed tasting glass, beer tastings & food 01794 518520
MICHAELMAS GOOSE FAIR 24 Sep, 10-2pm St Laurence Church, Church Hatch, Downton SP5 3PU Stalls selling a wide range of beautiful local crafts, jewellery and bygones, also home-made cakes and preserves, home-grown fruit, vegetables and plants. There will be a raffle, and games for the children too. The “Golden Egg Café” will be serving tasty light lunches and delicious puddings, as well as tea and coffee.
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ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION 24 & 25 Sep, 10-5pm Wallops Parish Hall, Middle Wallop, SO20 8EG A wide range of original artwork from a well-respected group. To include a blind auction of a picture by international artist Trevor Waugh. Coffee and cake all weekend.
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID COURSE 8 Oct, 9am to 4pm Dr Peter Centre, Mountbatten Way, Romsey SO51 8EA Monthly course for local childminders and nannies, free to those living in Test Valley. Quote PFAFREE. 01737 237590. info@train-aid.co.uk
NEW FOREST SCAVENGER HUNT 25 Sep, 10am (register) SO45 7BZ Join us for our annual Scavenger Hunt in the New Forest! Come along with your car and your friends and follow the clues around the New Forest. With exciting prizes to be won, how many will you find? £40 per car, £25 for students and families www. wessexcancer.org.uk/events SALISBURY FRENCH MARKET 30 Sep & 1 Oct Market Place, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1JH The popular twice yearly French Market organised in conjunction with Salisbury City Council returns to Salisbury in 2016. 01722 342860 SALISBURY VINTAGE MARKET 30 Sep, 28 Oct Guildhall Sq, Salisbury, SP1 1JH Browse the stalls and pick up some wonderful vintage items! 01722 342860 MEGSON 8 Oct, 8pm City Hall Salisbury, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7TU Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards, Megson draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music. Tickets: £14. All tickets purchased online will be subject to a £2 transaction fee per
BRITISH ART SHOW 8 8 Oct to 14 Jan John Hansard Gallery & Southampton City Art Gallery a touring exhibition that provides a vital overview of the most exciting contemporary art produced in this country. www.britishartshow8.com
WILKO JOHNSON 13 Oct, 7.30pm City Hall Salisbury, Malthouse Ln, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 7TU Wilko duck-walked his way across countless stages and venues in the UK, with Dr Feelgood in the vanguard of the pub rock movement, performing the gutsy down-to-earth rock and roll that was a welcome antidote to the faltering prog-rock era. 01722 434434 WHAT’S THAT TREE? 14 Oct, 9.30am to 12.30pm Wherwell Village Playing Fields car park SP11 7JP Autumn tree-identification course with the Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust. Bring waterproofs and own refreshments. £33pp. (B) 01489 774406 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 14-16 Oct, 10-5pm Breamore House SP6 2DF Jewellers, artists, woodworkers and knitwear designers are among the many exhibitors taking part. Children have craft workshops with experienced tutor on hand. Wide choice of refreshments and Purbeck ice cream. Entrance is only £4.50 and children go free. Plenty of free parking, facilities and parking for the less able. DEF CON 5 15 & 16 Oct, 11-5pm The Empire Hall, South Parade, Salisbury Rd, Totton SO40 3PY
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General Knowledge Crossword
1. Rabbit gone, 2. Eyes closed, 3. Hair colour, 4. Paper missing, 5. Tie gone, 6. Popcorn box, 7. Fingers, 8. Eyebrow missing, 9. Dress pattern, 10. Ear
Across: 1 Except, 4 Bowser, 9 Lumbago, 10 Theta, 11 Gonzo, 12 Termite, 13 French toast, 18 Angelus, 20 Giddy, 22 Balls, 23 Ennoble, 24 Eraser, 25 Martin. Down: 1 Eulogy, 2 Cumin, 3 Platoon, 5 Otter, 6 Species, 7 Reaper, 8 Youth hostel, 14 Regalia, 15 Organza, 16 Ramble, 17 Wyvern, 19 Lisle, 21 Debit.
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