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These days, there seems to be a “fest” for everything; food, music, arts, craft and cars (thanks to Chris Evans) and even a tattoo festival (4 July Aegas Bowl).

Open air festivals and British weather don’t go together well but this doesn’t dampen our spirits. We’ve learnt to be spontaneous as we make a dash for the event at the hint of sun breaking through the cloudy sky or we just go anyway, despite the weather, armed with umbrellas, wellies and trusty cardigan (I draw the line at those yellow plastic bag “ponchos” sported by overseas tourists!)

At Discover, one of our favourite festivals is Hampshire Food Festival (1 July – 2 Aug) as we are invited to the press launch to sample local producers’ wares (we’ve featured four on p36); chutney, ice-cream, cakes, cheeses, wines and beers…mmm, my mouth is watering just writing about it. There are workshops, demonstrations, tours, tasters and special menus to celebrate the best of Hampshire food and drink ... too much going on to list in the magazine so please visit www.hampshirefare.co.uk or you can call 023 8073 3830 to request a programme by post.

Other days out for the calendar are The New Forest Show (p6), the local Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Fair (p41) and many more events in our popular what’s on pages.

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City College Opens Its Doors To Southampton Residents City College is opening its doors and urging the people of Southampton to find out more about learning on Saturday 20 June, 9:30am – 1pm.

The college is holding an open event for school leavers and adults who may be wanting to upskill, are considering making a career change or deciding what to do next.

The National Careers Service will be on hand to offer free careers advice to adults seeking employment or thinking of making a change. Visitors will also get to meet tutors as each department is open for tours.

City College offers a wealth of career-led courses including

hospitality, hair and beauty, health care, performing arts, marine, construction and engineering. Its city-centre campus has industry-standard facilities with real-life working environments and expert teaching staff. Courses include part-time and full-time options plus apprenticeships.

they are ready for their next step, whether they choose an apprenticeship, a job, university or a new career.

“Our open events are a great opportunity for people to really find out what options are open to them.”

To find out more visit www.southampton-city.ac.uk

Principal Sarah Stannard said: “City College is very much about giving people the skills they need to help them fast forward their careers or add another string to their bow.

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01329 825335 info@seawork.com TOTTON AROUND THE WORLD 20 Jun, 2pm-10pm (procession starts at 4pm) Eling Recreation Ground Totton & Eling Carnival with fun fair, stalls, bar & entertainment www.tottoncarnival.co.uk WELLOW FUN RUN 21 Jun, 10.45am (race starts) Wellow Recreation Ground, Lower Common Road, West Wellow SO51 6BT A 3.8mile or 6.11k race. Over 14’s only starting and finishing in Wellow recreation ground where 8

the local Church is putting on a large summer fair. All money raised will be given to Wellow Church to go towards helping the community. £8 per adult £5 per child see facebook page for more details or to enter www.tinyurl. com/wellowfunrun TAKE DAD TO THE FARM 21 June Longdown Activity Farm, Ashurst SO40 7EH Free of charge entry for all the dads on their special day. (Please note: discounted and free of charge child vouchers cannot be accepted from the same family group if dad has free of charge entry.) 02380 292837 A SOLITARY MAN THE SONGS OF NEIL DIAMOND 25 Jun, 7.30pm to 10pm Hanger Farm Arts Centre, West Totton, SO40 8FT Bob Drury (‘The Neil Diamond Story’) returns with a brand new one-man show celebrating the genius of Neil Diamond. In the first half of the show Neil’s iconic songs are presented in stripped-down ‘unplugged’ style the second half picks up the pace and promises a barrage of blockbuster hits. 023 8066 7683 hangerfarm@totton.ac.uk WILDLIFE RANGERS FOR 12-18 YR OLDS 27 Jun, 2pm-4pm Testwood Lakes Education Centre, Brunel Road, Totton, SO40 3WX A monthly club for 12-18yr olds. Activities include practical conservation tasks, bushcraft and wildlife identification. No

need for parental accompaniment but all young people must have completed a parental consent form. Suggested donation £3. (B) 02380 667929 testwoodLakes@hiwwt.org.uk SOUTHAMPTON BLUESFEST 27 Jun, 2pm Engine Rooms, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1GZ Over 14s Tickets www.gigantic.com/southamptonbluesfest-tickets TRINITY CHURCH – AFTERNOON TEA Sunday 28 June - 3-5.30pm Held at Trinity Church, Hazel Farm Road, Totton, SO40 8WU Price - children up to 12 years £2.50/Adults £5

TOTTON & DISTRICT GARDENER’S SOCIETY SUMMER SHOW 1 July, 1:30pm Totton & District Three Score Club SO40 3RS Call for further details.

02380 668177 THE BOG ROLLING STONES 3 Jul, 8pm Hanger Farm Arts Centre, West Totton SO40 8FT The Bogs formed a while back with one aim in mind: ‘to inject a little fun and tongue-incheek humour into the all too serious world of tribute bands’.

Satisfaction’s always guaranteed when these long haired boys play your town! £14/£12 concessions.

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Gwyn Williams and family from Loosehanger Cheeses (in The New Forest) are due to be at The Hampshire Fare Market at The Ageas Bowl, 23rd July 2015.

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By Kate Duggan Whether you’re planning a staycation, or a round the world trip, camping or a five-star hotel stay, read on for our pick of summer beauty essentials.

For many of us, slapping on foundation is the last thing we fancy doing on a summer’s day. If you’re looking to ditch your foundation, but still want some coverage, try a Blemish Balm (BB). Similar to a tinted moisturiser, but with added benefits, a BB cream hydrates and primes your skin, while helping to even out your complexion.

Pacifica Alight Multi Mineral BB Cream is a steal at just £16.99 from www.naturisimo. com. It’s perfect for creating that fresh-faced “I’ve had eight hours sleep and always get my five-a-day” glow.

Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Bricks are a bit of a cult favourite, and the new Brightening Bricks (£34) look set to become just as popular. You use them in much the same way as you

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would a blusher, but the multi-tones help to avoid ‘Aunt Sally’ cheeks, and make for a far more natural, youthful effect. Some face powders can be very drying, but these have been designed to actually lock moisture into the skin, while absorbing oil to keep shine at bay. Choose from six shades, including coral (pictured below left).

You need to protect your skin from the sun all year around, but it’s even more vital in the warmer months. If you suffer from eczema, psoriasis or other skin complaints, you may want to opt for a natural sunscreen, that’s less likely to irritate your skin.

Neal’s Yard Remedies Chamomile & Aloe Vera Moisturising Sun Lotion gets our vote.

It’s 100% natural, has an SPF of 25, and offers both UVA and UVB protection.

At £20 for 150ml, it is pretty pricey, but it offers additional skincare benefits. Usually, it’s best to buy a separate facial sun cream, as most body creams are quite greasy, leading to spots and skin irritation. However, this lotion is gentle enough to be used all over, and is packed with nourishing ingredients, such as shea and coconut oils. While it is water resistant, it’s unlikely to survive a full on swim in the sea, so do remember to reapply

it regularly.

Ah the joys of trying to fit all of your make-up and toiletries into your suitcase.

Travel sized versions of your favourite toiletries can be much more expensive, per millilitre, than their big sisters. A cheaper option is to invest in some refillable bottles. Do make sure that at least some of them are under 100ml, if you want to keep them in your hand luggage when flying.

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even come complete with a see through bag, so there’s no faffing around for a plastic bag at the airport check-in. We like The Body Shop’s Travel Kit, £7, which has three bottles, two jars and a handy spatula.

Miniatures are, however, a great way to try new skincare ranges without forking out for a full sized product that might not suit your skin. If you’re looking to treat yourself to a new travel washbag to house all your new goodies, we’re lusting after the Orla Kiely Large Washbag in Floating Flower, which has three separate compartments and a hook to hang it up.

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Local Groups & Clubs ASHURST WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meets every second Wednesday at 7pm. New members and visitors always welcome.

Colbury Church Rooms, Deerleap Lane. 02380 904331 annks@hotmail.co.uk COPYTHORNE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 2:15pm Copythorne Parish Hall. New members and visitors always welcome 02380 813154 WOODLAND’S WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Community Hall, Woodlands Road New members always welcome.

Call for meeting times and dates. 02380 292637 FORESTERS FLOWER CLUB Meets on the first Thursday of the month, 7:30pm Copythorne Parish Hall Everyone welcome.

02380 812883 RAILWAY CLUB OF THE NEW FOREST New members always welcome.

01425 613684 TOTTON ART SOCIETY New members always welcome.

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WATERSIDE CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE COFFEE MORNING Meets every month Please call for more details. 02381 780409 HYTHE & WATERSIDE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY GROUP Cornerstone Hythe URC Anyone interested in joining this newly formed group should call 02380 207623 NEW FOREST TINNITUS SUPPORT GROUP The group meets regularly to provide support, advice and information as well as arranging social activities.

Call 07894 701665 for information.

TOTTON BADMINTON CLUB Meets Mondays, 5-7pm West Totton Centre, Hazel Farm Road If you are nifty fifty or older, come along. 02380 864528 TOTTON CAGED BIRDS SOCIETY Meets once a month, 7:30pm Three Score Club, Totton Call for details 02380 324467 WARHAMMER CLUB AT TOTTON LIBRARY Held on alternate Thursdays during term-time. Free Club for 16 year olds and above.

Totton SO40 3RS TAEKWONDO CLUB Classes held every Friday, 5-7pm West Totton Centre SO40 8WU These classes are for Children only. Contact Colin Graves 5th Dan Master 07871 875254 or by email on Collingraves36@btinternet.com BOYS BRIGADE Monday Evenings during Term Time, 5:30-9:30pm Cornerstone United Reformed Church, Hythe SO45 6BR For more information email office@cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk or call 02380 845005

TOTTON AND DISTRICT THREE SCORE CLUB Library Road, Totton Are you over the age of 60 years? Would you like to join a friendly club for people who are young heart? Then this club could be the place for you. For an annual subscription of £10 you could take part in a wide range of activities.

02380 865355 www.threescoreclub.hampshire.org.uk SOUTHAMPTON SIGHT SOCIAL GROUP Southampton Sight is a local charity for blind and partially sighted people with a social centre in Bassett. The Wednesday Social Group meets every Wednesday afternoon between 2.00pm and 4.00pm.

The group is informal and there is always plenty of tea and biscuits. Transport can be provided within the City of Southampton boundaries (at an additional cost). www.southamptonsight.org.uk SOUTHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB Meetings are held Monday evenings throughout the year at Copythorne Parish Hall.

Founded in 1896, this is one of the leading clubs in southern England, providing a mixed programme of competitions, workshops and exhibitions. All welcome. www.southamptoncameraclub.co.uk WATERSIDE TABLE TENNIS CLUB Table Tennis England Club of the Year 2014 / 15 runner up Testwood Sports College, Totton SO40 3ZW Open Practice for all ages and abilities Mon & Fri 7.00 - 10.15pm Junior Coaching Fridays 6.30 - 8.00pm Everyone welcome.

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FINANCE

Saving for Children What are the Best Options?

By Ann Haldon

Children’s savings accounts provide a great way to build a nest egg for later life, perhaps for driving lessons or to fund a gap year, and are a good way to introduce the subject of money management.

Putting some of their pocket money away each week encourages good financial habits, and teaches children the mechanics and rewards of saving - why they might have to wait before they buy something, plus the benefits of gaining compound interest through long-term saving.

We look at three savings options below that could be ideal for your child. These are products that incorporate a range of features and benefits, including tax-free status, instant access, and longer savings terms.

So let’s start with a product that was first introduced in 2011:

Junior ISAs Junior ISAs are available to children under the age of 18 who don’t already have a Child Trust Fund. New legislation has recently been introduced to allow the transfer of monies from a Child Trust Fund into a Junior ISA, however, and this change took effect from April 2015.

The contribution limit for a Junior ISA is £4,080 for the 2015-16 tax year, and there are two types of account available: • Cash Junior ISA: offering taxfree interest and instant access • Stocks and Shares Junior ISA: cash is invested in stocks and shares, with no tax paid on dividends or capital growth Children are entitled to open one of each of these accounts, and 26

although parents or guardians can open and manage them, the money belongs to the child.

Withdrawals by children are not allowed until they turn 18, but they can manage their own accounts when they reach 16 years of age.

The Junior ISA will be in the child’s name, but parents and guardians opening the account are the ‘registered contacts’ as far as the bank or building society is concerned.

NS&I Children’s Bonds These are tax-free investments that run for a 5-year term. They can be purchased by a parent, guardian, grandparent or great grandparent on behalf of a child, and each ‘issue’ has its own guaranteed rate of interest which is paid at the end of the term.

The minimum investment amount for these Bonds is £25, with £3,000 being the maximum amount allowed per issue.

Once the 5-year term is complete, bonds can be rolled over for another term, up until the child is 16 years of age. They can be cashed in early, but doing so attracts a penalty of 90 days’ interest. As with the Junior ISA, the money belongs to the child rather than the parent.

Interest is calculated daily and added to the account each year, so that the child also benefits from compound interest.

Children’s Savings Accounts These types of account can be opened with as little as £1, with most bank and building societies offering at least one savings account for children. In most cases money can be withdrawn with no notice.

Tax is paid at 20% on children’s savings accounts, but it is normally possible to reclaim the money using Form R40.

Better still, use Form R85 to have the interest paid tax-free from the outset. These forms can be downloaded from the HM Revenue and Customs website, or you can pick up an R85 form at the bank or building society holding the account.

A note of caution about tax If parents give their child money which subsequently earns interest of more than £100 in a tax year, the money will be taxed as though it belonged to the parent.

This rule isn’t applicable to Junior ISAs or Children’s Bonds, however.

deposits into the account. If any payments are missed you may suffer a reduction of interest.

Once a child reaches the age of seven they may be able to manage the account themselves, which is a great way for them to learn how to deal with their money.

Which savings account you choose for your child depends on your own circumstances. The Junior ISA has proven to be very popular, and the new legislation regarding transfer of monies from a Child Trust Fund to a Junior ISA opens up the product to more people.

There are two different types of children’s savings accounts, and you can open more than one: • Easy access: the interest rate will probably be lower with an easy or instant access account, but money can be withdrawn or deposited with no restrictions.

These accounts are popular with children as many of them offer free gifts, including piggy banks and toys.

• Regular savings: interest rates will be slightly higher for this type of account, but money is not accessible and you need to make regular monthly

If you asked a child which account they would prefer, it’s highly likely that they would choose whichever one offered a free gift. With this in mind, maybe the best solution is to open one account to keep them happy and another that provides a better rate of interest. https://www.gov.uk/juniorindividual-savings-accounts/openan-account http://www.nsandi.com/childrensbonds

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As the costs to run our beloved petrol- and diesel-powered cars increase, it’s no wonder we’re all on the hunt for an alternative solution.

With electric and hybrid powertrains driving some of the industry’s most esteemed supercars – the new Honda NSX and BMW i8 – it would appear that there is another way forward.

But if eco is at the forefront of your mind, which car should you have on your driveway? Here are our choices.

Ford Fiesta

The Fiesta is the best selling car on the market – and not without good reason. Although it’s not labelled an official ‘eco’ car, its low running costs make it the ideal cost-effective solution for most buyers. Choose the 1.4-litre TDCi, priced from £13,065, and you can expect an average mileage of 68mpg and emissions of 107g/km.

Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 completes the ‘Thee Musketeers’ line-up, alongside the Mini and VW Beetle, as one of today’s most stylish cars. Running a 1.2-litre engine, the 500 TwinAir can achieve 49.6 urban mpg and dodges road tax by emitting just 95g/km of CO2. The TwinAir is priced from £12,715 and is the perfect city run around.

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BMW’s futuristic i3 is one of just a few cars that has revolutionised the way we view the future of motoring. Not only does it combine eco-friendly driving with premium qualities, it can also reach 93mph, can go from 0-60mph in 7.9 seconds and has a driving range of 106 miles, thanks to its onboard petrol motor, which works alongside a 127kW electric unit. Sadly, its £29,130 price means we don’t see many of them on the road.

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by Pippa Greenwood www.pippagreenwood.com

They might be small but aphids - widely known as greenfly and blackfly - are one of the most common and widespread garden pests, with more than five hundred different species found in the United Kingdom alone. Greenfly and blackfly vary in colour, from green or black to grey, yellow, pink, brown or khaki.

The majority are about 2mm long Most damage is done throughout spring and summer but there are aphids feeding somewhere pretty well throughout the year. In sheltered parts of your garden or in greenhouses and conservatories, some can be found even during the cooler winter months. They can breed rapidly and this is often done asexually or without need of a male. For much of the year females are predominant and give birth to huge numbers of genetically identical offspring.

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sugar content; in fact it is so sugary that the aphids cannot digest it all, so their excreta is very sticky and sugary. This is called ‘honeydew’ and you may have noticed it beneath aphidinfested plants. Because it is so sugary, honeydew attracts harmless but unattractive black ‘sooty moulds’.

On roses there are several species of aphid which may attack, often forming dense colonies on shoot tips, new leaf growth and flower buds. These aphids are mostly green, pinkish or yellowish in colour and up to 3mm long.

If vegetables are more your thing then you may see the black bean aphid as it forms dense colonies especially at the shoot tips and beneath the leaves of broad beans in the spring. If you pinch out the aphid-encrusted shoot tips on beans the problem is often solved.

Another common one is the woolly aphid which attacks apple trees and is also often seen on ornamental Malus such as crab apples, pyracantha and cotoneaster. Colonies of the aphid covered with white, waxy, fluffy fibres develop on the bark, especially near pruning cuts on older stems, or on younger stems where they also cause swellings

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It is pretty well impossible to garden without aphids causing some grief – the best you can do is to reduce their numbers. Encouraging naturally occurring predators such as blue tits, ladybirds, hoverflies and lacewings will all help. In some situations it is also worth introducing biological controls and these work especially well in an enclosed area such as a greenhouse or conservatory. Aphid predators such as the larva of the midge Aphidoletes and even ladybirds, can all be purchased, as can the tiny parasitic wasp Aphidius. Ladybirds (available from my website, www. pippagreenwood.com) are perfect for using on aphid outbreaks anywhere in the garden from pots and borders to hanging baskets and hedges. The great thing with these is that, once established they will start to breed and add to the natural ladybird population.

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Care Home Conundrum: Responding to a Relative’s Complaints

By Kate McLelland When I visited my 92-yearold mother at her residential care home recently, she wasn’t in a good mood. Her purse was missing and she was convinced that the cleaners were to blame: “They’ve stolen it! And I had thirty pounds in there.”

Although I checked her handbag, rifled through her chest of drawers, searched in the laundry basket and even bent down to peer under the bed, the purse was nowhere to be seen. It wasn’t until she stood up, ready to accompany me to the manager’s office, that I realised she had been sitting on it all the time.

This story will undoubtedly be familiar to many people with an elderly relative living in residential care. It’s often hard to know what to do when someone who may be suffering from confusion or mild dementia complains about a care issue.

Should you take their concern seriously or just put it down to their age and mental condition?

Moira’s decision to check out her aunt’s complaint – no matter how far-fetched it sounded – was undoubtedly the right course of action. Confusion in elderly people can lead them to make false accusations but the same confusion also makes it easy for care workers to get away with poor standards of care and sometimes, actual abuse.

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Moira Wilson from Cumbria was worried when her elderly aunt kept insisting that a young male, carer – Jack - was bothering her. Her aunt told her that Jack had said he loved her and often stood at the foot of the bed, watching her.

My mother – who is almost blind and has limited mobility – gets help with showering twice a week at her nursing home. When, on a number of occasions, she told me that she hadn’t been washed “Because the shower isn’t working”, I began to be suspicious. On some days she had her shower as usual and on others it mysteriously refused to work: what’s more, it seemed more likely to break down at times when a particular carer was there.

“The home had a good reputation so I didn’t like to complain,” says Moira. “But you hear all these stories about elderly abuse and it played on my mind. I thought she’d probably imagined

All it took was a friendly email followed by a brief chat with the manager. After that, the problem disappeared and mum has enjoyed regular showers ever since.

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it, but I had to be sure. To my great relief the manager told me that they had no male carers currently working there.”

Sometimes that’s all it takes to sort out a problem: the very act of making an enquiry can signal to staff that are not pulling their weight that their actions are being monitored. If the problem is not easily resolved then your emails will provide a written record in the event that the dispute escalates.

New legislation to combat abuse The charity Action on Elder Abuse describes abuse as: “A single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.”

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The Act also introduces a new, lower threshold for lodging a complaint with a local authority where abuse is suspected.

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(B) Tickets £10 proceeds to Child Rescue, supporting children across India 02380 733073 chrissi.knights@ explorerexpeditions. co.uk WEDDING FAYRE 12 Jul, 11-3pm Chilworth Manor Local wedding suppliers will be exhibiting, and the Wedding Co-ordinator and

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