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Two light and airy lounges and a seperate dining room, all offer stunning views over the gardens and grounds. We have a licensed bar for the use of our residents and our specialist activities organisers arrange group and individual entertainment. Our mini-bus runs regular trips to

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In warmer weather residents can sit out in the attractive patio areas and enjoy the views over the grounds. Hairdressing, physiotherapy, chiropody dental and optical services plus a visiting library are all available within the home.

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From Small Acorns … A day doesn’t go by when we aren’t contacted by local entrepreneurs launching their budding businesses for our advertising rates. Unfortunately, many fall into the trap of spending all their energy, money and time on the shop, stock, vans, staff and marketing is an afterthought with little money set aside for this key factor to success. We do what we can to support these valuable businesses because they bring to the area fresh ideas, employment opportunities and, in turn, generate business to suppliers like accountants, web designers, tradesmen etc.

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We also have a roaming Discover photographer who snapshots local people at work in the areas we distribute to (see map left) so if you know of any small business that would benefit from a bit of free publicity and feature in our Support Local Independents (see page 33) please get in touch with me. So please “Shop Local” and you will be an active part in their success.

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FAMILY WORKSHOP 27 Jul, 10.30-12pm & 1-2.30pm SeaCity Museum, Civic Centre, Havelock Road, Southampton, SO14 7FY Designosaur - Family workshop for age 3+ Learn about different types of dinosaurs and then design your own. (B) £5 www.seacitymuseum.co.uk 02380 834536 VICKY PARK FAMILY FESTIVAL 1 Aug, 10-5pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA A family fun day out. Bring a blanket and chill out in the sunshine whilst listening to live music from local bands. There will also be food and a selection of activities. Camping option available. 02380 455157

CHAPEL SESSIONS 5 Aug, 8.15pm (Doors open 7.30pm) Chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton SO31 5DQ. Chapel Sessions presents an evening of Celtic influenced music from Carlos Nunez and his Band plus a few surprise guests. £23/£15.50 www.hants.gov.uk/shop DINOSAUR DRAWING 12 Aug, 10.30-3.30pm SeaCity Museum, Civic Centre, Havelock Road, Southampton, SO14 7FY Join paleo-artist Mo Hassan to learn how to draw prehistoric creatures using pen, pencil and digital illustration Age 8-15 (B) £15 www.seacitymuseum.co.uk 02380 834536 Continued on page 44

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So you’ve signed with a new record label. Is that like the first day of school?

Because I still think of you in the ballad niche. Is that annoying?

It’s just a whole new vibe and energy. The team are amazing it’s been really good! And what was it like parting with Simon Cowell. Was it difficult? Yeah it was. Because we’d worked together for years and he’s been amazing to me. Simon’s not there on the ground A & R’ing my records with me. At first he was more but X Factor’s now in a thousand million different countries and he’s all over the place and it’s difficult to pin him down and I just needed to do my own thing, and go my own way. But I still have so much love for him and we’ve got a good relationship still.

So let’s talk about ‘Fire Under My Feet’. It’s uplifting, it’s got a bit of gospel feel, it’s very earthy and very free which is what I love about it.

No because I still have those ballads on (the album) and I love singing those songs. There’s an amazing song by Dianne Warren on the CD that I really love, and that’s a huge ballad so there’s still that sort of thing there. You’ve an amazing mezzo soprano voice which spans four octaves. What do you think is special about your vocal range? I was classically trained which I suppose helps. I thought I was going to be an opera singer and so did my mum.

Would you go back to opera? I still do opera. I’ve recorded a couple of classical songs and I love the training behind it and the discipline. I think it’s a great foundation for any singer. You strike me as a shy person so how do you feel when you go on stage? I’ve been performing for such a long time that it feels natural and something that I do. You’re alright with 20,000 people staring at you? I’ve been alright so far. I still get nervous of course but somehow I get through it. I love what I do! You are a fellow vegetarian. Since you were twelve? Yeah What made you turn to vegetarianism? Once I knew that the sausage was a pig, I was like “no no.. no thank you”. What about when you go around to people’s houses? Do you ever feel bad? I do!

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Usually it takes something quite drastic to happen and I felt it did take that with me in that what sparked me to leave was that I was told I had to do a record of covers which I didn’t want to do. And it just wasn’t me. So that sparked me

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Join the Adventure at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show! The New Forest & Hampshire County Show will be held at New Park, Brockenhurst on 28th, 29th and 30th July 2015. This year, the Show is delighted to announce, the attendance of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment with their exciting and dynamic Musical Ride as the Main Ring attraction. Their performances showcase the very best of military equestrianism and tradition and the spectacular team will perform a dynamic performance to wow the crowds. It is certainly a wonderful sight not to be missed. The troop, all mounted on black horses and resplendent in full ceremonial uniform, will give two performances on all three days of the Show. As well as this spectacular attraction, the Show will once again

welcome the Ringwood Brewery Heavy Horse Musical Drive whose wonderful grace and agility will astound you. In contrast feel the excitement rise as the Inter Hunt Relay race over their testing course of jumps, so the louder you cheer the faster they go! Our theme for this year is ‘Join the Adventure’ so why not come along and try your hand at milking a cow, painting and potting, fishing and forestry or perhaps even take part in the tractor tug of war. Visit the Forest Fun Factory and be entertained by clowns, choirs, dance acts and much more! Make sure you head over to our Show Farm where the children can get up close and personal with all sorts of farmyard animals. Pop into our Countryside Area for Terrier and Ferret racing and enjoy the incredible machines in the Old Time Farming section. Follow our education trails around the Showground to learn more about agriculture, food and farming. We will certainly be celebrating our love of horses as we host over 150 showing, jumping and in-hand

classes. From the traditional New Forest pony to the magnificent show jumpers there are horses for all to enjoy. One area not to be missed is the Flower Show which boasts beautifully landscaped gardens, a plant hunters’ paradise highlighting the best horticulture from trade nurseries. The Southern Vegetable Championships and Flower Arranging competitions also produce a magnificent display and are a must-see part of the Show. There are over 600 trade stands providing some of the most varied and unusual goods and produce – from large commercial companies to small local businesses. For those of you looking to make that special purchase we really are a shoppers’ paradise. During a fun packed day at the Show, why not enjoy the vast range of food available, or visit the Food Hall for some wellearned refreshments. Whether you live in the local area or are visiting on holiday, make the New Forest & Hampshire County Show an essential part of this year’s calendar and enjoy the adventure. Visit www.newforestshow. co.uk for more information to take advantage of our amazing advance ticket offers. 13

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Funding boost from South Coast builder The Rose Road Association have become one of the first charities to be given a cash boost from Persimmon Homes South Coast as part of its new Community Champions project. Persimmon donated £1,000 to the Rose Road Association, which provides a range of short breaks and information services to disabled children, young adults and their families from across Hampshire and the surrounding counties. Hazel Fotheringham, Fundraiser for Rose Road, said: “Each year we aim to raise £500,000 to support the children and families who rely on our services and any funds received go towards this target, so we cannot thank Persimmon enough for helping us.”

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The Ageas Family Festival Returning for its fourth year, the home of Hampshire Cricket welcomes The Ageas Family Festival on 1st August. Alongside fantastic family entertainment, the Festival will feature the Royal London One-Day Cup – Hampshire v Middlesex, with a headline musical performance from Boyzone, one of the UKs bestloved boybands. Known for hits including ‘Love Me For A Reason’, ‘Words’, ‘No Matter What’ and ‘When The Going Gets Tough’, Boyzone is celebrating two decades in the music industry tallying up an impressive five Brit Awards, 18 Top Ten hits on the UK Singles Chart, six number one UK hit singles and five number one

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albums, with 25 million records sold by 2013 worldwide. They released their sixth studio album ‘From Dublin to Detroit’ last year, featuring their favourite songs from the Motown era, including renditions of “You Can’t Hurry Love”, “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” plus many more. Boyzone said: “After the heroics of the Irish team in the Cricket World Cup, we’re glad to be bringing a bit of the Irish craic to the Ageas Bowl on August 1st. It will be the last gig of the summer for Boyzone so we’re all looking forward to a great night.” Prior to the headlining performance by Boyzone, the cricketing action will see Hampshire face Middlesex in a Royal London One-Day Cup match. The Royal London OneDay Cup, a 50-over competition, offers a midpoint between County Championship cricket and the NatWest T20 Blast. As such, it benefits from the best of both

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of the aforementioned formats, the tactics and intricacies of County Championship and some of the fireworks associated with Twenty20 cricket. Fun for all ages, this unique event sees the return of The Ageas Family Festival, which will provide the backdrop to both the cricketing and musical entertainment. The popular festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before. A whole host of family-friendly activities will be installed onsite and available for use throughout the day. Plus, alongside the exciting cricketing action, the Ageas Bowl will welcome the arrival of the Red Devils (British Army) who will parachute into the ground during the innings interval! Free activities for children will range from bouncy castles to climbing walls, laser quest to a fun fair, with Cricket Coaching also returning alongside an arts and crafts area for all. Tickets £40 adults /£10 child (under 18) Hospitality packages available. Cricket:10.30-18.30 For more information visit www.ageasbowl.com.

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SHORT STORY

The Lemonade War By Jackie Brewster A heat haze sent the tarmac shimmering like a pool of spilt lemonade. Across the avenue, Lenny, aged eleven, faced Max, aged twelve. Kids peered from behind parked cars, bushes and picket fences, anticipating the stand-off that had been brewing all day. “You’ve lost, Lenny baby”, Max snarled, “go home and cry to your mummy”. Lenny’s eyes smarted with grit. Though he was scared, he definitely wasn’t crying. He licked his cracked lips. “Maybe I have, maybe I haven’t”. He attempted an enigmatic smile, “or maybe I have one more card to play”. Max spat defiantly onto the dusty pavement, “you’ve got nothing”. He unscrewed his lemonade bottle with a dull fizz and took a swig. “I won the turf. It’s mine for the keeping”. Lenny feared Max might be right. He glanced at the stall on the end of his drive. It had been a good little weekend business while it lasted. Yesterday his dad had helped him make a sign ‘Lenny’s Lemons: homemade lemonade 15p’, and he had set up stall with just two packing crates. All the kids had paid a visit, and the coins had been rolling in. Not enough yet for a whole skateboard, but 26

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scheme to steal my customers”.

Lenny should have known trouble was brewing when Max had showed up yesterday and bought a cup of iced lemonade. For a boy of few words he’d certainly asked a lot of questions. Lenny had been flattered into letting his guard slip and it had cost him dearly. Max was older, cooler, and had his own mobile phone. And sure enough today ‘Maximum Lemons’ opened up just across the street.

Max looked blank for a moment,

Max’s lemonade, while no more homemade than Lenny’s, was selling for just 10p, and each cup came with a curly straw. Max had been doing a steady trade while Lenny’s lemonade had turned flat in the jug. “Lemonade doesn’t taste any better through a curly straw”, Lenny said at the top of his voice, “you’re all just hooked on a pointless gimmick”. Max hooked his thumbs through his belt loops. “Pathetic. Is that the card you were going to play?” he sniggered and turned away. “Not so fast Max”. Lenny took a deep breath, “I bet your mum bought the lemonade, the cups and the curly straws from the supermarket this morning, after you cooked up your little

“So what if she did?” “I even bet she said you could pay her back out of the money you made”. Max, uncomfortable suddenly, glanced around at the curious eyes watching him. “Am I right?” Lenny said. The expression on Max’s face told Lenny all he needed to know. “It’s been a long day hasn’t it?” Lenny smiled, “you’ve worked hard haven’t you?” Max nodded, the sweat dripping down his forehead. The wind spun a curly straw across the street. Lenny bent to pick it up. “Just think of all the things you could have been doing Max. That hosepipe fight at number eight looked like fun”. Max shrugged, “maybe, but at least I made loads of cash”. “Really?” Lenny said carefully. “Didn’t your mum tell you curly straws cost a pound for a packet of ten?” He straightened the straw with a snap and delivered the killer blow, “Maxi baby, you’ve not made a single penny all day”. Max may be older, may be cooler, may even have a mobile phone, but Lenny was better at maths.

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This is just a selection of the bricks we keep in stock for immediate delivery. Please call with your requirements. CLAY & CONRETE BLOCK PAVING Prices refer to Sq Mtr - Linear Mtr or Each Blockleys Clay Paviors 50mm Marshalls 50mm Brindle Block Paving Marshalls 50mm Red Block Paving Marshalls 50mm Sunrise Block Paving Marshalls 50mm Bracken Block Paving FORMPAVE 50mm Buff Block Paving Marshalls 50mm Charcoal Block Paving FORMPAVE 50mm Golden Brin Block Paving Chelsea Rumbled Setts -Autumn Hue Marshall Tegula Drivesett (All Colours) Marshalls Clay Cobbles - Sherbourne Red Marshalls Clay Cobbles - Ashbourne Red Marshall Driveline Elite - Firebrick Marshall KS Kerbs - per mtr Brindle/Red/Charcoal Marshall KL Kerb Marshalls KS Corner Kerb - All Colours Blockpave Manhole Cover 600 x 450mm 25kg Dry Kiln Sand 5ltr Path & Patio Seal 4ltr Tarmac Restorer 1 ltr Oil Stain Remover

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How to Cut the Cost of Your Summer Holiday By Ann Haldon From currency exchange to travel insurance and car hire, it’s possible to significantly cut the cost of holidaying abroad. Here are a few tips to shave a little off your holiday spend. Credit cards The fees typically charged by credit card companies are: • Foreign exchange fee: generally 3% of the amount converted from sterling into a foreign currency. • Cash withdrawal fee: between 2% and 3% of the amount withdrawn The availability of ‘specialist’ credit cards with no, or low fees, allows you to avoid these charges when you go on holiday. The Halifax Clarity credit card is a good example. At the time of writing there’s no charge for spending abroad with this card, and no cash withdrawal fee. It’s accepted anywhere that displays the MasterCard symbol. Interest will still be charged on cash withdrawals from the 30

date you take the money out however, until the day it’s repaid in full. Even this fee can be reduced if you’re prepared to pay off the balance via internet banking while you’re away, or if this isn’t an option, as soon as you get home. As a side note, it’s advisable to inform your credit card company that you’re travelling abroad, otherwise they may stop your card in the belief that it’s fallen into the wrong hands. Prepaid cards Prepaid cards are pre-loaded with money before you go. The balance gradually decreases as you spend, but can be topped up again as and when you need it. With these cards the exchange rate is always set by the card provider, and applied when the card is loaded rather than each time you use it. This could work for or against you, depending on fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. If you’re thinking of purchasing one of these cards and the rate suddenly improves, you’ll be taking advantage of a strengthened Pound. Equally, you could lose out if the rate improves again later. Although very convenient, you

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