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Tom and the christmas lights

by Tom Hughes

The crisp December air vaporised my breath as I skidded across the drive, shaking the last of the table salt onto the flags as I went. Suddenly I was blinded by a terrible seasonal apparition.

Mrs Murphy, my neighbour from over the road, had flicked on her Christmas lights.

I staggered back as spots danced before my eyes. The strain on my pupils (not to mention the National Grid) was all too apparent as Mrs Murphy’s much-extended semi-detached hummed into life.

Reindeer, gnomes and, bizarrely, a festive ET, blazed out across The Avenue - Yuletide beacons for any passing sleighs or low-flying aircraft.

“This isn’t a competition dear. Don’t worry - Santa comes down all the chimneys, even the poorly decorated ones.”

“Just for that, you can sort this lot out.”

Whereupon the Gordian knot, otherwise known as tangled fairy lights, was handed to me by Sarah.

Tripping into the house I stamped my feet on the bristles. “Disneyland is back on again.”

“Well it’s your own fault for stuffing them back in like that last January!”

This way and that I wrestled with the blasted cord until finally I managed to straighten them out. Eventually the plastic Christmas tree was wonkily placed in the porch and decorated with baubles, dusty Santas and the lights. More out of hope than expectation, I plugged them in. “Right - ready? By the way, before I switch these on, is it too late to call one of the Spice Girls?”

The loft ladders gave their familiar groan as I eased myself up into the eaves. The dusty boxes that we’d taken down from the last loft ten years ago sat impassively - inured to the passage of time.

After much scratching and cursing (which sadist invented fibreglass?) I managed to locate our box of decorations. Sarah regarded them. “Tom, they

I stared at the rows of glittery kitsch in the temporary pop-up Christmas shop. Which illuminated Santa should I purchase? They all looked equally gaudy. Haplessly, I asked a swarthy-looking gentleman sat at the till. He was head down with his eyes glued to a smart phone, so I cleared my throat to attract his attention.

“This one, or this one?” I asked.

Sarah glanced through the porch door. “Well I think it’s lovely. She goes to so much trouble and it makes me feel so Christmassy. Speaking of decorations - isn’t about time you made your annual pilgrimage?”

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are pathetic. If we put those up, Mrs Murphy’s effort will put us to shame.”

“Tom, stop messing about and flick the switch.”

Phiszzz. The lights glowed, then popped, then… nothing. “Right! That’s it - go and find some decent decorations!”

The plastic beaming Santas smiled blindly at the opposite wall. The assistant stared at me blankly then went back to Angry Birds. I bought both.

Back home, Sarah grabbed both my Santas, went outside and nailed them violently to the wall.

And so the big day, as it always does, came around.

The Christmas dinner was almost ready. As the whole brood chatted happily, I strained to listen to Her Majesty the Queen on the telly while Sarah’s famous bread sauce bubbled on the hob. Then out of the window I noticed that Mrs Murphy’s house was in total darkness. Ignoring Sarah’s complaints about ruining my new slippers, I tip-toed across the road and tapped on the window. Eventually Mrs Murphy appeared. “Are you OK?” I asked hopefully.

“No, Mr Hughes, I’m waiting for the emergency electrician but it might be hours yet. My daughter is in London with her boyfriend but...” Mrs Murphy’s tears suddenly began to well up. “Oh Mr Hughes, Christmas isn’t the same since Henry passed away.”

“So you’re on your own in this dark cold house?”

“I’m going to put my camper stove on to warm up

some soup.”

“On Christmas Day? Mrs Murphy - grab your coat.”

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James TW is a new singer/songwriter, tipped for big things in 2017. His YouTube videos have received millions of views and his debut single is receiving rave reviews. He caught up with Tony Wright to talk about his surprise first break and his upcoming debut album.

How are things going?

Things are going very well. I’ve just come off a long tour with Shawn Mendes and released my E.P. just before that and the reaction was lovely.

So your debut single is ‘When You Love Someone’. You wrote this yourself?

I wrote this with a couple of guys actually, in America. The inspiration for the song itself came from a couple of years ago when I used to teach kids instruments to earn a bit of pocket money.

There was this one boy who was eleven years old at the time and I found out that his parents were getting divorced before he knew (he didn’t know it was going to happen). I guess the first thing I thought was ‘how are they going to explain it to him in a way that he can understand and in a positive way’ and I wanted there to be a song that he could listen to that would make him feel better about what was going on.

You’re only eighteen. Your voice sounds a lot older but you’ve been doing this a long time. I love the story about when you were ten, how you ended up playing drums for your dad’s band. Is this true?

It was very true. My dad plays lead guitar in a wedding-mid-life-crisis covers band, which is cool, but when I was ten he bought a drum kit because he saw something on the news that it was good for stress – and work had not been that fun (for him).

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or let the ten year old play. The gig went so well that I became the drummer of the wedding band for about five years.

And a couple of years later you got your first guitar?

I kind of used my dad’s guitar, he taught me a few chords, and then I used youtube to teach myself guitar and piano.

When’s the album out?

I am recording a bunch of different songs in different places. You can only release your first album once, and I really want it to be at the right time – and I’m not sure when that is yet.

How did you get on with the exams?

OK. One of the songs on the E.P. Is called 10K Hours and it’s about not wanting to stay at school so I can pursue music and put in all the time I want to.

What are the plans for the year ahead?

Obviously I’m piecing together my new album and I’m starting to do my own headline shows, having been supporting for so long – and definitely in the next year, I’d like to release my album. There’s work to be done!

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GOLF GTI CLUBSPORT S WHAT IS IT? It’s the fastest front-wheel-drive car around the Nürburgring, a stripped-out hardcore celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI and a limited edition collector’s piece all in one.

The Golf GTI Clubsport S is the result of asking engineers to do what they can to cement the GTI’s name in the hot hatch pantheon.

WHAT’S UNDER THE BONNET? Lifting the Golf ’s bonnet will reveal the same twolitre, turbocharged petrol you’ll find elsewhere in the Golf range – notably the Golf GTI and Golf R. In this application it’s been tuned up slightly, producing 306hp – broadly similar to the Golf R’s output but with a different exhaust system freeing up a couple of horsepower.

That’s paired with the six-speed manual gearbox for weight purposes, as the extra few kilos of the dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) would work against the weight-saving nature of the Clubsport S.

WHAT’S THE SPEC LIKE? The GTI Clubsport S is a top-specification Golf and it comes with the appropriate bells and whistles.

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can upgrade to the Discover Pro for £1,325, which adds a larger screen and DAB radio. You’re missing one or two things – not least of which are the rear seats, replaced with a faux strut brace and cargo net. Cruise control is absent, unusually, leading to an oddly sparse suede steering wheel.

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? It drives exactly as you’d expect the car that set the fastest front-wheel-drive lap of the Nürburgring ever to drive. It’s really very savage in a straight line, barking through the exhausts with every upshift, and scrubs off speed no less impressively.

The sticky Michelin Pilot Cup tyres offer huge amounts of grip, too.

On the mixed and drying roads we used, the Clubsport S exhibited a little torque steer if you gave the car some stick, but far less than you might expect.

Otherwise, it’s a very neutral car to drive on the road.

WHAT DOES THE PRESS THINK? AutoExpress reckons that the Clubsport S has ‘even more involvement and surprising refinement’, while Autocar thinks that it’s ‘by a nose, the very best fast Golf you can buy’.

WHAT DO WE THINK? It seems odd to turn a car with such broad credentials into a two-seater sports car, especially as the rear compartment trim is still present, but you can’t really ignore the way it drives.

The Golf R might be a safer bet for all-weather performance, but the Clubsport S makes a great case for itself on dry roads and doesn’t feel as wrung out as other front-wheel-drive offerings of similar power outputs.

Losing the rear seats makes the Clubsport S a bit of a tough sell when silhouette rivals retain the family usability and two-seat competitors are commonly less expensive, but as all of the UK’s allocation of 150 have already been sold, it’s almost a moot point.

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Aimed at boys and girls between 7 and 14 years who live in the Diocese of Winchester and led by Keith Clark, formerly Director of the Hampshire County Youth Choir, the rehearsals are on Tuesdays during school term times from 4.45 – 7pm. The new choir’s first target will be a performance of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in the Cathedral in February 2017. At present no audition is required but there is an application form to fill in which, with other information, can be found at www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk.

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Canon Sue continues, “This exciting new choral opportunity is being offered to boys and girls who wish to sing in an ensemble that complements the other wonderful choral traditions of Winchester Cathedral and we very much look forward to welcoming yet more youngsters to have fun making music.”

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Full members have access to club facilities at any time. Visit us on a Friday morning, or another time by arrangement. www.sbookc.org.uk/ Wessex Quiltmakers We are a small, friendly group who meet to share our love of all things quilting at King Harold Court Community Lounge on the 2nd and 4th Weds of the month (except August) at 7.30pm. We have a varied programme of speakers and sewing evenings. We welcome new members and visitors of all abilities from beginners to the more experienced. For further details please visit our website www. wessexquiltmakers.com or contact us at wessexquiltmakers1@gmail.com Winchester Action on Climate Change Come to one of our friendly meetings to find out what’s happening and help create a green Winchester district and reduce climate change. We meet once a month in Winchester, on a Saturday morning or a Tuesday evening. Everyone welcome. Together, we can create a better future. More at winacc.org.uk RSPB – WINCHESTER GROUP Shawford Parish Hall, Shawford, SO21 2AA The group’s aim is to support actively the work of the RSPB in the local community and to involve RSPB members and the wider public in the Society’s conservation, public affairs, education, fundraising and other activities. Regular monthly indoor meetings locally throughout the year and occasional day-trips to local nature reserves. www.rspb.org.uk/ groups/winchester, 01273 775333.

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ARCHAELOGY & LOCAL HISTORY WARG, the society for Winchester archaeology and local history, promotes the study of archaeology and local history in the City of Winchester and the surrounding area, through monthly events including lectures; walks; excursions and excavations. For membership info membership@warg.org.uk WINCHESTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Winchester Club, Worthy Lane, Winchester SO23 7AB Monthly meetings with speakers on the second Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. Also garden visits and shows.New members welcome.

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WINCHESTER PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meets on Tuesdays 7:30pm Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB New Members are made Welcome.

The season will continue through May 2015. For further details please visit the website. www.winphotosoc.co.uk The Winchester Uke Jam Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Railway, 3 St. Pauls Hill, Winchester, SO22 5AE You don’t have to be a uke player to join in. We welcome any stringed instrument or if you fancy playing a bit of purcussion, having a sing or just want to listen then come along...

WINCHESTER FLORAL DESIGN SOCIETY Meet the 2nd Thurs of each month in St Faith’s Hall, St.Cross at 1.45pm.

The aim is friendship through flowers and Visitors are welcome. For Further information Tel: 01962 851699

SEWING AND UPHOLSTERY Every Mon, Thurs & Fri 9am to 4pm Peter Symonds College, Winchester SO22 6DR For a full range of our sewing and upholstery courses and workshops please see the website To enrol please call 01962 889547 http://ace.psc.ac.uk/courses/leisure.

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Littleton Pre-School Mon,Wed, Thurs, Fri 8:30am12:15pm (or 3pm Wed) Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall, The Hall Way, Littleton Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6QL Est.in 1975, Littleton Pre-School is close to Winchester and is run by the community, supported by staff, voluntary helpers and a parental management committee. www. littletonpreschool.com SOCIAL & TALKS Associated with the WI, but our membership is typically aged 40 to 60. Our monthly meeting takes place at The Hundred Mens Hall, St Cross Hospital on the third week of the month alternately Mondays and Tuesdays. Talks held from interesting speakers. www.kitchendancers.co.uk SOCIAL GROUP, 40+ CHEARS! is a welcoming and inclusive meet-up group for active adults with a positive view of life and interests in many shared activities. We are mainly in our 40’s & 50’s (we have no age restriction).

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HIWWT 01962 864440 ART HISTORY LECTURE 9 Dec, 1.30pm Discovery Centre SO23 8SB Rembrandt is considered to be the greatest artist of Holland’s Golden Age. From his works as a prominent portraitist in Amsterdam to the more contemplative images of his maturity, we will explore the artist’s original approach to subject matter and style. (B) 01962 873603 CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY NIGHT 10 Dec, 7.30pm Discovery Centre SO23 8SB Salsa, West Coast Swing, Zumba, Jive, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Bachata, Merengue, Club Classics and much more! (B) 01962 873603 CRAFTY WOMEN AT CHRISTMAS 10 & 11 December Guildhall Winchester SO23 9GH handmade creations by 40+ of the finest local artists and designer/ makers. Free entry. craftywomen.mail@gmail.com SINGLES NIGHT 16 Dec, 7pm Winchester Science Centre Why not make some new friends at a Singles event. Guests have the chance to enjoy canapés, a welcome drink, a planetarium show and a range of activities.

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TEST VALLEY BRASS 18 Dec, 7pm The Lights, West St, Andover Test Valley Brass are performing their Christmas Concert at The Lights - full of seasonal cheer to put you in the mood for the festive season. www.thelights.org.uk CATHEDRAL CAROL SERVICES 19, 21, 22 Dec, 6.30pm Winchester Cathedral SO23 9LS A wonderful service filled with beautiful music sung by the Cathedral Choir. The first service is ticketed, with priority booking for the Cathedral Community, any remaining tickets will be available via the Cathedral box office from 14 November. The second and third service are not ticketed and all are welcome. Each service is followed by a Christmas candlelit supper in The Refectory. Supper Tickets: £30.95, per person for a three course meal, available from the Cathedral Box Office soon.

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