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I’ve always really loved music. I can remember spending my first savings on a radio/cassette player which I took everywhere with me. It cost me a small fortune in batteries and, as this was pre-headphone days, made me pretty unpopular with the neighbours.

Although music took a bit of a backseat when my children were young, they are both at university now and I have revived my interest. I attend lots of concerts and music festivals throughout the summer and have joined a Meetup group for other music lovers (www.meetup.com/OMGOutdoor-Music-Group or Google “OMG Meetup”).

With a few exceptions, I’m really not into the music I grew up with; I like modern music and current artists. I’m fit, healthy and reasonably slim, but one look at my face and you’d know I’m not exactly Radio 1’s target audience, meaning I sometimes feel out of place at live events.

If I go to concerts, these are mostly in the dark and I can’t generally be seen. But if I go to a music festival during the day it’s a different matter. I was near the front at one the other week and I suddenly realised I was older than anyone else there by at least 25 years. ‘The kids’ should have been staring at me wondering which teenager I was accompanying. However they were far too interested in the act on stage, their friends and themselves to bother looking at me.

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And Another Thing...

by Tom Hughes

My Sunday morning began like any other. Settled into my favourite chair with my brew, a slice of freshly buttered toast and two episodes of Broadchurch on catch-up, I was just about to take my first sip of tea when in walked Sarah, closely followed by Hannah and Emily.

Sarah, wearing a benevolent, concerned expression on her face gently relieved me of my steaming mug, sat me down and said, “Tom, What we are about to say is said out of love and concern, nothing else.”

Then I realised what was happening, it was a family intervention! But an intervention about what? Was my customary Friday night pint of mild down the Paraffin Lamp getting out of hand? Was my chocolate habit becoming a cause for concern?

What could it be? I decided to confront the issue head on.

“Listen, if anyone is wondering why all the cream eggs keep disappearing, I want you all to know that from now on I promise to share the value pack with everyone else.”

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Eggs it seemed, were not the issue. Sarah pressed on.

“We are gathered here today Tom to tell you that, well, you are a bit of a scruff.”

“A what?”

Next to pipe up was Hannah.

“Yes Dad, look at that jumper, look at those jeans?”

“What’s wrong with them?”

“Dad, who wears hiking socks, walking shoes and a snood to the gym?”

“Yes Tom, the girls are embarrassed. Their friends are talking about you. You need a new wardrobe, urgently”, said Sarah.

“Well ok, I’ll go through my stuff and - “ “Too late, we’ve done it for you.”

Then Sarah, much to my dismay, produced a black bin liner full of my precious old clothes.

Sweatshirts, jeans and - horror of horrors - my Bruce Springsteen 2005 tour t-shirt.

“Not the Boss! Please?”

“No Tom, this lot is off to the charity shop in the precinct.

Now, grab your coat and let’s go shopping! Err, on second thoughts, leave the coat, let’s just go.”

In the vast outlet clothes store I wandered aimlessly around, fingering the rails without a clue what I was doing. Eventually I held up a pair of jeans with the very pleasing price tag of £24.99.

“Sarah, what about these?”

Sarah examined my choice.

“You haven’t just grabbed the cheapest have you?”

“Not at all.”

“Right put them back and go try on these.”

I examined the pair picked by Sarah. To my untrained eye, they looked identical to the jeans I’d just chosen. Identical that is, except for the price. Sarah’s were fifty pounds dearer.

“Why would I pay seventy-five pounds for something I can get for-twenty five, I just don’t…”

Grabbing the seat of the expensive jeans, Sarah pointed to a yellow logo stitched onto the rear pocket.

“Look! That’s why. They are designer.”

“So, they sew a little squiggle onto the pocket and they charge you treble the price? Are you being serious?”

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I battled with the first pair for what seemed like an age. Eventually I gave up, deciding that in the words of my Auntie Joyce they “Wouldn’t go near me.” The second pair I actually managed to heave myself into. And a more uncomfortable pair of pants I couldn’t imagine. Baggy round the crotch and barely covering the posterior, I assumed that this particular “Designer” - in his hurry to stitch on the magic money squiggle, had stamped them with the wrong size.

Outside, I informed Sarah of the manufacturer’s error. Sarah, shaking her head in defeat, flung back at me the cheap pair I had originally chosen. I tried them on right there in the store. Of course, they fitted perfectly. Eye rolls from Sarah, a triumphant beam from her husband.

The next day Sarah arrived home from work to find me wearing the new jeans and another, different purchase.

“Tom! What are you doing wearing that tatty old Bruce Springsteen T-shirt? I thought I gave that thing away?”

“It’s very simple darling, yesterday afternoon, decided to go to the charity shop and do my bit for cancer research...”

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Stockbridge Community Cinema August Films Friday 12th August Mustang (15) 7.30pm When five orphan girls are seen innocently playing with boys on a beach, their scandalized conservative guardians confine them while forced marriages are arranged. Beautifully shot, with stunning performances by its young cast, the Oscar-nominated Mustang is both a rousing tale of spirited youth and a powerful, moving and timely work of engaging social cinema. (Turkish with English subtitles)

Wednesday 17th August Remember (15) 5.00pm and 7.30pm

The contemporary story of Zev (Christopher Plummer), who discovers that the Nazi guard who murdered his family some 70 years ago is living in America under an assumed identity. Despite the obvious challenges, Zev sets out on a mission to deliver long-delayed justice with his own trembling hand. What follows is a remarkable cross-continent road-trip with surprising consequences.

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Winchester City Council’s Cabinet confirmed its commitment to the development of Station Approach at a meeting in June. Proposals would bring new offices, shops, homes, parking and public spaces.

Cabinet agreed in principle to ‘Bidder B’ from the recent competition being the preferred architect to take forward the Station Approach development.

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The advice is due to be presented to Cabinet during the month of July.

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1. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm loose-based flan tin (it should be at least 4cm deep).

Trim off the excess pastry and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

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Although gardens are now looking a little tired, the drier soil means it is not a good time for planting shrubs or trees. So, do what you can to perk up flower beds and borders and then start to plan ahead for spring, as garden centres are starting to take delivery of bulbs which will get your garden looking fabulous early next year.

a few bulbs. As they are often in flower before the rest of the garden gets going, they can be used to under-plant existing trees, shrubs and herbaceous flowers. Bulbs are an excellent way to make the most of every square metre of soil, and to ensure that your garden looks lovely as early as possible in the year.

Many bulbs start to put down roots at the end of summer and into autumn, so prompt planting is advisable, though tulips are best planted in October.

Many bulbs do well in containers, so if you have a permanently planted up container this too can be under-planted with several layers of spring flowering bulbs.

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If you are unsure which bulbs go together, don’t feel frightened to experiment. Alternatively, many catalogues and garden centres offer mixed selections of bulbs for specific purposes and there are also some lovely packs of bulbs following colour themes.

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If you have a dull patch of lawn, brighten it up in the early months by planting some small bulbs.

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Headliners: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy, Foals, Disclosure

Headliners: Oliver Heldens, Duke Dumont, DJ EZ

Don’t miss: European festival exclusive show from Imagine Dragons; Chvrches, fresh from their Glastonbury triumph; Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, with Frank making his 10th consecutive Reading Festival appearance; fast-rising punk duo and Reading favourites Slaves; joyful indie hot tips Sundara Karma.

Festival Republic Stage: Headliners: The Temper Trap, Maximo Park, Brian Fallon & The Crowes Don’t miss: the epic grandeur of Palace; spine-tingling new singer songwriter Isaac Gracie; the exceptional vocal tour-do-force of Lapsley; hard-touring, worstkept indie secret The Sherlocks; American alternative rock band Third Eye Blind with classics and fan favourites from their five great albums.

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Headliners: The 1975, Jack U, Two Door Cinema Club

Headliners: Kano, G-Eazy, Travi$ Scott

Don’t miss: Liverpool’s heroes The Wombats, Aussie rockers Tonight Alive; London stars Savages; new Brit star Rat Boy, with hit singles such as ‘Sign On’ and ‘Fake ID’; South London Grime leaders Krept & Konan; arguably the best new band of 2016, Blossoms.

And don’t forget the debut UK live appearance by underground hip-hop hero Fetty Wap.

Don’t miss: Superstar of the internet age Big Narstie, who has helped usher in the new era of Grime dominance with his unmistakable presence; radio icon Charlie Sloth, arguably the voice of British urban music and a true champion of innovative hip-hop from around the globe; South London MC Sneakbo; Jay Z collaborator Baauer.

Don’t miss: world-reknowned garage DJ Hannah Wants; genrebending New York electronic duo Lion Babe; The Japanese House – aka 20 year old Londoner Amber Bain – recently seen supporting The 1975 on tour; Reggae top dog David Rodigan; melodic, euphoric drum n bass from Exeter duo Fred V & Grafix.

The Pit / Lock Up Stage Headliners: Good Charlotte, Asking Alexandria, Mastodon Don’t miss: the distorted scuzz sound of Ghost Town, infusing electronic dance music with dank heavy vibrations; rising favourites Greywind, the Irish brother-sister duo, one of the hottest properties in rock today; Recent Kerrang and Metal Hammer award winners Creeper; guaranteed crowd-pleasers Hacktivist.

Reading Festival will be, as always, an unmissable weekend of the best music with your mates.

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MINI Countryman vs Skoda Yeti

By James Baggott MINI Countryman

All MINIs have a distinctive and instantly recognisable look to them, and with the Countryman range, it carries this identifiable image into a stockier frame to give you more space and practicality.

The stylish bodywork helps to make the Countryman a tantalising option in the CUV sector and with great additions and features to match, it’s difficult to see why you wouldn’t choose it.

However, it has competition from Skoda’s Yeti, a CUV similar in size and price and both cars have their good elements.

For starters, both models have had recent redesigns to create more space and alter their looks to be more modern and upto-date. It has to be said that the Countryman certainly looks better than the Yeti, with the distinguishing features of the

MINI range, such as the shape, the headlights and front grille, to make it truly stand out on the road.

The size of both models also make them very practical, with the smaller Countryman offering 350 litres of space in the boot with the seats up, whilst the Yeti has only 66 litres more in a car 20cm longer and 10cm taller.

This means you can get more for your money space-wise in the Countryman, especially as the range starts off cheaper than the Skoda.

Customisability has also been a recent appeal of the MINI market, and with the Countryman this is no exception. With MINI’s design additions that can be fitted to the whole range, you can personalise your Countryman as much as you wish. Also you can fit satellite navigation, stereo system, leather trim and ‘Run-Flat’ tyres to your model; great options that can be added to any of the range. Good options aren’t as easy to come by on the Yeti, as the better choices to fit are only available further up the Yeti model range, whilst almost all are compatible with every Countryman model.

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The Yeti’s base model is fitted with a 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine producing 110hp, whilst the 1.6-litre in the One produces just 98hp. This doesn’t compromise much in speed with only a marginal difference in acceleration.

Overall, with a wider variety of vehicle and equipment options, value for money and great 4x4 system, the MINI Countryman is the better option of the two, and with the great looking bodywork to encase you, why wouldn’t you want to drive it?

The MINI Countryman is available from £17,105 for the One Countryman, with the top of the range 218hp John Cooper Works All-4 starting at £28,985.

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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.

Landford, Nomansland & Hamptworth WI Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Venue: Nomansland Reading Room. Time: 2pm to 4pm. Our meetings focus on a variety of subjects and speakers and include social events and activities.

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Salisbury Folk Dance Club Salisbury Folk Dance Club meets on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in St Martin’s Junior School, Shady Bower Sarum Bridge Club SP1 2RG. Friendly club, no partner or experience needed. First evening free. If you want to learn, play social bridge or take part in competitive evenings Tel: 01980 863024. then Sarum Bridge Club at Stratford sub Castle is the place to go. New members are always welcome, HEALTH & EXERCISE no partner is necessary. Further information at www.sarumbridgeclub. org.uk or email sarumbridge@gmail.

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Alderbury and District Gardening Association Meetings held on the third Wednesday of each month. Venue: Alderbury Bowls Club. Time: 7.30pm.

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