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City College Urges Young People To Find Out More About Career-Led Learning City College Southampton is opening its doors and urging the young people of Totton, Ashurst and Cadnam to find out more about full-time career-led courses and apprenticeships, a great alternative to A-levels, on October 6, November 12 and November 14. The college is holding open events at its modern state-of-theart campus for school leavers who are making their choices for the next academic year. City College offers a wealth of career-led courses and apprenticeships including media, digital communications, hair and beauty, catering and hospitality,

construction, engineering, child care, performing arts and marine. Its main city-centre campus and specialist Marine Skills Centre on the waterside in Woolston both have real-life working environments with industrystandard facilities and skilled teaching staff, with reams of experience in industry. Apprenticeships are a unique opportunity for students to ‘earn as they learn’ and offer excellent career progression opportunities, while being approved by the country’s top universities and higher education providers. Principal Sarah Stannard said: “We mix vocational training with academic learning and To find out more about the open events visit www.southampton-city.ac.uk

real-life experience of the world of work so when our students leave us they are ready for their next step, whether they choose an apprenticeship, a job or university.” About us City College Southampton is a further education college in Hampshire which provides excellent career-led training and academic education for young people, adults, apprentices and businesses. It offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses right up to higher education level. Listed as ‘good’ by Ofsted, with some outstanding features, the college has invested heavily in facilities with a £48m redevelopment in recent years. Facilities include: • The Marine Skills Centre based in Woolston • Brand new engineering workshops and labs • A professional 240-seat theatre • TV and media suites complete with HD cameras, green screens and the very latest industry equipment • Working restaurant ‘Aspire’ which is open to the public • Kudos hair and beauty salons Find out more at www.southampton-city.ac.uk or facebook.com/sotoncitycollege or via Twitter, twitter.com/city_college

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My youngest and her big sister both went off to university in September, leaving me and my husband with a part-time empty nest. I’ve heard some parents talk of devastation at children leaving; and others with delight at the freedom. We’re somewhere in the middle. We’re quite sad to see them go, and it does seem quiet without the comings and goings each day. But my goodness, life is simpler, more impulsive and considerably cheaper with just two of us to plan for and fund. I was able to look at this edition’s forthcoming ‘what’s on’ listings with a blank diary. I didn’t need to check on whether I was expected at a family meal, was being waited on for a lift somewhere or was going to have an uninvited tag-along hinting about what I could buy for them. Mind you having two at university does make a whopping dent in the family coffers, so I’ll be make a beeline for bargain and free events. Being on the edge of the New Forest means glorious autumn walks which cost nothing so that’ll definitely be on my list. If you have children yourself - of any age - you’ll know as soon as they can walk, your property will start to suffer. So that’s my other autumn plan – use the businesses in this magazine to get some home improvements underway knowing we have a chance of it staying pristine…till Christmas at least when the chaos will resume. Until next time.

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CHRISTMAS FAIR AT NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM 13 Nov, 10-2.30pm National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, SO42 7ZN The annual Christmas Fair, held to raise funds to help the work of the Countryside Education Trust, takes place at Palace House, Beaulieu. 01590 612345 RUN FOR CHOCOLATE 14 Nov, 10-1pm Southampton Common Run For Chocolate is a celebration of fitness and wellbeing. Participants of all ages and abilities are able to enjoy the benefits of running, along with the reward of a warm and comforting mug of luxury Hot Chocolate. enquiries@runforchocolate.co.uk SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 14 Nov to 23 Dec Above Bar, Southampton German market of arts, craft and gift stalls, with food and drink. The free festival also boasts entertainment with musicians performing every day. Chalet opening hours 10-7pm, Bar opening hours 10-10pm.

ROARING 20s FLAPPERS SUPPER & DANCE 14 Nov, 7.30pm Brockenhurst Village Hall, SO42 7RY Fun evening of music, dancing and food in aid of Naomi House, Children’s Hospice. 0770 202 2067 www.naomihouse.org

ART TALK 18 Nov, 7pm to 9pm Lyndhurst Community Centre New Forest Art Society: Tim Craven, Art Curator will give a fascinating talk about Southampton Art Gallery. Non- members most welcome (small fee) ROMSEY CHORAL SOCIETY 20 Nov, 7pm Conductor Jamie W Hall BACH: Mass in B Minor. For Ticket prices visit www.romseyabbey.org.uk SARAH MCQUAID 27 Nov, 8pm Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton, SO40 8FT Renowned for her warm, engaging stage presence, Sarah McQuaid is a versatile and beguiling performer. Her unique voice delivers a powerful emotional punch that’s matched by her distinctive, eloquent guitar style. 023 8066 7683 XMAS CRAFT & PRODUCE FARYE 28th Nov, 11-4pm Testwood Club (next to the Library - along the A36). Local producers will have a variety of items for you to taste and purchase, with all the items being homemade or handmade. We will be making a donation to Cancer Research. Entrance 20p (children free) Continued on page 44

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INTERVIEW

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Left to right: Felix White, Sam Doyle, Orlando Weeks, Rupert Jarvis, Hugo White

The Maccabees break their three year silence with their eagerly anticipated self-produced 4th album with the recent explosive single ‘Marks To Prove It’.

What has been the best gig for you over the past ten years since your debut single came out? We’ve had some special ones. In Southampton we had some great early times at Lennons right through to the shows at the Guildhall. What has been your favourite venue or festival to play at and why? Brixton Academy in London holds a lot of meaning to us, having grown up watching bands there, and it still stands up as the best place for a show even having been round the world. Where do you retreat to when song writing? We’ve got a studio in Elephant where we do everything, write, record etc What is your favourite lyric you’ve written and sung to date? Probably not for us to decide Whose music do you listen to most on tour? I’ve got into a habit of listening to the Beta Band a lot. I just got into Dead Can Dance on the last tour too. Who would be your ideal band or artist to tour with? We’ve played or toured with a lot of them. We’ve talked with Foals about doing something together sometime this year which would be fun.

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If you could have dinner with any singer dead or alive who would it be and why? Too many. But Joe Strummer probably. Any interesting musical collaborations in the pipeline? Just touring the record at the moment .... What are your hopes for next year professionally? I think this album is going to carry us to a few moments, just not sure exactly what they’ll be yet! Hoping there will be some special shows. Tell us what you will be releasing next and what we can look forward to from The Maccabees? The album is just out so we are into the idea of celebrating that at the moment and looking forward to the November Guildhall show. Beautiful place.

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Brendan, you’re the shy one? Brendan: I can be. Cian, you’re the little cute one Cian: I’ll take that as a compliment Dayl is the pretty boy! Do you get the girls? Dayl: No! Dean. You’re the one that can dance. Dean: I can but I’m not the one you’re looking for. That’s Dayl – he’s really good. Josh. You’re the one who can sing. Josh: No I can’t <laughs> Ryan. You’re the clever one aren’t you. Ryan: You hit the nail on the head there. You redeemed yourself! <laughs>

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When did you last pick up a musical instrument and play a piece of music from beginning to end? Last week? Last month? Last year? Sadly for most people the answer is quite likely to be: “Not since I was a child.”

Musicians are most likely to develop their abilities during childhood. It’s the ideal time to learn basic skills such as reading music and playing an instrument, but as children turn into teenagers it’s not unusual to find that the pleasures of learning and playing are sacrificed to the pressures of taking exams, studying at college or university and – eventually – taking up full-time work. Although it may be hard to find the time to make music as a busy adult, much attention has recently been focused on the physiological benefits of learning to play an instrument. For example, a study based on 157 sets of twins discovered that those who were able to make music were 33% less likely to suffer from dementia. Recent research has also suggested that playing music can improve listening skills, encourage better self-discipline, help with memory and even increase the IQ of both children and adults. In 2009 the University of Zurich conducted research with people aged 65 and over and discovered that playing an instrument for an

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