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Dare to jump at your nearest BMX track! BMX racing made its debut in the 2008 Beijing games. It is now the turn of BMX Freestyle Park now confirmed as a sport in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. BMX Racing involves sprint races across off-road single-lap race tracks whereas in BMX Freestyle Park the competitors are awarded points based on stunts performed throughout the course. Will we be cheering on a local Olympian in 2020? In 2013 Knightwood Leisure Centre, in Chandlers Ford opened its ÂŁ100,000 purpose built dirt track now home of the Knightwood BMX Club. The Club welcomes riders of all ages and abilities to its training sessions every Saturday from 10am to 1pm and gate practice sessions every Thursday evening 5.30pm to 7.30pm (April until October). Tel 02380 276254 knightwoodbmxclub. co.uk
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Spoilt for Choice We are very lucky to have miles of cycle tracks in places like the New Forest, local country parks and the South Downs National Park, but why not explore the wonders of the Isle of Wight on our doorstep? Foot Ferry then Cycle For a family day out with a difference, cross the water to Cowes as foot passengers and have cycles waiting for you at the terminal. Download a 10 mile return route from Cowes to Newport along the River Medina via The Bargeman’s Rest from wheelale.co.uk wightcyclehire.co.uk 01983 761800 visitisleofwight.co.uk/inspiration/bicycleisland/day-rides Brockenhurst to Burley This 7 mile route is along disused railway line with The Old Station Tea Rooms a perfect stop for refreshments. stationhouseholmsley.com Explore Mottisfont The cycle paths on the Mottisfont Estate, near Romsey are linked together, offering you a choice of distance and duration. There are cafÊs and an ice cream parlour to recharge along the way. nationaltrust.org.uk/features/cycle-atmottisfont-thenewforest.co.uk/cycling thenewforest.co.uk/cycling/family-rides visit-hampshire.co.uk/cycling/family-cycling
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and manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be
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INVESTMENT TO INCREASE SUPERFAST BROADBAND ACCESS Hampshire County Council (HCC) has invested £1 million into a scheme to help more difficult-to-reach communities benefit from superfast broadband. The Community Match Funding scheme applies to locations which will not be covered by the Hampshire Superfast Broadband programme, which is already on track to provide 97.4% of the county with superfast broadband access by 2019. The County Council will provide up to half of the funding to match money raised by communities, to help connect the remaining 2.6%. Leader of HCC, Councillor Roy Perry, said: “Good broadband access is fundamental - people rely on the internet every day, whether it’s for banking and shopping, or learning and working from home. Not only is it vital for the economy of Hampshire, it is also an effective way of delivering modern and accessible public services. This money will allow more people to benefit from what is rapidly becoming an essential service.” Find out more at www.hants.gov.uk/broadband
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Houseplants go home Most houseplants need to be just that, plants in houses, but come the summer it usually gives them a real boost to get the higher natural light levels, refreshing (relatively warm) rainfall and seriously fresh air. But now that September is here it is time to bring them indoors – colder nights will cause damage, especially to some of the more tender varieties. Before bringing them in, check your plants over. Use a sharp pair of scissors to remove dead, damaged or dying leaves, cutting back neatly into clean, healthy growth. Next inspect the stems, foliage and any flowers for pests and diseases - it always pays to bring houseplants in totally clean. Look out for white powdery mildew deposits, often accompanied by a bit of leaf yellowing, and check for greyish fuzzy fungal patches caused by the notorious Botrytis or grey mould. Also look for pests like scale insects - tiny brownish elliptical insects which feed beneath leaves or on soft stems, often producing copious quantities of sticky, sugary honeydew - or aphids, 44
which may be found clustered on the more tender, newer growth. These must be dealt with before the plants go indoors, as once inside the pests will flourish in the warmer, more protected conditions, and will soon multiply and may even spread. Most problems like these, if caught early, can be dealt with by using scissors or secateurs to snip off infected areas, or by some careful picking off by hand. If you find scale insects, aphids or fluffy patches of mealy bug, there is a brilliant environmentally-friendly biocontrol that is also safe for you and your pets. For more information, visit www.pippagreenwood.com/products/protectyour-crops.
Next, inspect the pots, including the surface of the compost and beneath the base and rim of the pot itself. If you can, and as long as the plant won’t be damaged in the process, gently ease it out of its pot and check the root ball - this is the perfect place for stowaways like vine weevils, slugs and snails. Not the sort of house guests you or your plants would appreciate, I’m sure. When the check over is complete, gently scrape away the uppermost surface of the compost and replace with the same quantity of fresh, similar compost, wipe down the sides of the pot and take
your plants inside, taking care not to put them anywhere which is too hot, too dry or too draughty for their liking. Once your old favourites are safely re-installed in their old positions and are free from unwanted guests, you may like to treat yourself to a new houseplant or two. There are some wonderful (and good value) houseplants readily available in garden centres and supermarkets now - how about a marvellously elegant moth orchid (Phalaenopsis)? I treated myself to a couple this summer and I know that even with my sometimes erratic care they should keep on performing for years to come!
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Walk The Test Way For Your Charity Clean off your boots, register now, and get ready to walk for your charity.
Walk the Test Way will take place on Sunday, 8 October, with five walks to choose from at 5, 8, 11, 16 and 25.5 miles.
Walk for your own charity as an individual, family or team. Sponsorship goes mainly to your chosen charity with an amount to Rotary charities. Registration fees cover transport, paramedic support and administration costs.
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Kaffe Fassett’s colours Mottisfont celebrates the dazzling work of worldrenowned artist Kaffe Fassett, showcasing a wide range of textiles from a career spanning over 50 years. The gallery will be transformed with pools of vibrant colour, providing the perfect backdrop for Kaffe’s distinctive knitwear, tapestry, quilts and more. The exhibition features over 70 works, carefully chosen by Kaffe himself to create an immersive world of colour. There are no typical labels – instead, these pieces will be accompanied by quotes from the artist about his inspirations, setting into context his passion for bold colours and styles. Kaffe Fassett’s Colour at Mottisfont runs from 16 September – 14 January 2018.
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Fish and Chips 1. What sport does the title character play in the long-running cartoon strip Billy The Fish in the British comic Viz? 2. What brand of crisps were launched in the UK in 1985 with the slogan "the big chip from the big country"? 3. Would you find a fish's dorsal fin on… a) its back; b) its side; or c) its tail? 4. First broadcast in 2010, Rock And Chips was a prequel to which other TV show? 5. What type of fish is generally thought to have been named after the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea? 6. First broadcast in 1977, what do the letters stand for in the title of the American TV series CHiPs? 7. Which cartoon character would often fish for catfish with Muskie Muskrat and Vincent van Gopher? 8. A golden robot called Mr Chips is the mascot of which TV game show? 9. Also the name of a type of fish, what is the name of Nemo’s father in the film Finding Nemo? 10. Which darts commentator once said "the atmosphere is so tense, if Elvis walked in with a portion of chips, you could hear the vinegar sizzle on them"? Answers: Page 55
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Sunday 10 September, 11am to 4pm
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, S051 0QA A day of inspiration, innovation and education on dementia. Activities include: • Music workshops • Table tennis • Arts and crafts • Relaxation • Admiral Nurses • Information stalls • Music and much more. The event is FREE. For more information please visit www.romdag.co.uk or contact admin@romdag.co.uk
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What’s On THE ROMSEY SHOW 9 Sep Broadlands Park, Romsey The show is one of the oldest in England, held annually since 1842. Showcasing the best of British farming.www. romseyshow.co.uk DEMFEST 10 Sep, 11am-4pm Broadlands, Romsey See page 51 for full details TERSTAN – (NGS) 10 Sep 2pm-6pm Terstan, Stockbridge SO20 6DW One acre, intensively planted, with an artist’s flair for colour and design. www.pennyburnfield. wordpress.com WEIR HOUSE (NGS) 10 Sep, 2-5pm Abbotstone Road, Old Alresford SO24 9DG Spectacular riverside garden with sweeping lawn backed by old walls. 01962 735549 NEW FOREST MARATHON 10 Sep New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QH All routes will start and finish from New Park Showground, Brockenhurst and wind through the heart of the New Forest National Park. 52
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TASTE OF WICKHAM FESTIVAL 10 Sep 10am to 4pm The Square, Wickham www.tasteofwickham.co.uk CYCLE CHALLENGE 10 Sep 8.30am Hampshire Collegiate School, Embley Park, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6ZA Cycle 70 or 40 Miles through the scenic Hampshire and Wiltshire countryside. 02380 706095 www.heartbeat.co.uk SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 15-24 Sep Mayflower Park, Southampton SO14 2AS An on-water boat Show, One of the largest in Europe. www. southamptonboatshow.com 01784 473377 CHARITY PIANO RECITAL 15 Sep 7pm Park Place Centre, Botley Road, Wickham, PO17 5HA Laura Dickson plays classical music in aid of Rowans Hospice and Childrens School in Tanzania. 023 9238 2433 / 023 9237 0647 WATERCRESS LINE: OPEN WEEKEND 16-17 Sep The Railway Station, Alresford SO24 9JG Two steam passenger services
will be running along with the MHRPS’s DEMU Hampshire Unit. MOTTISFONT - THREADS EXHIBITION 16 Sep to 12 Nov Mottisfont, near Romsey SO51 0LP 01794 340757 www.nationaltrust. org.uk/events HURSLEY 10K 17 Sep, 10.30 to 3.30pm John Keble School, Hursley SO21 2LA @hursley10k facebook.com/ hursley.tenk JAZZ FEST 21-24 Sep Audiences can expect four days of performances by major Jazz and Swing acts, as well as local musicians. www. winchesterjazzfestival.com AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE & CABARET 23 Sep 8pm Alton Assembly Rooms, High Street, Alton GU34 1AB Join Hundred Watt Club for an evening of glittering burlesque & cabaret! (01420) 85057 www. seetickets.com/event LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS 23 Sep 7.30pm Romsey Abbey The Royal Marines Association
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 30 Sep 3.30pm & 7pm Romsey Town Hall, 1 Market Place, Romsey SO51 8YZ Tickets £6 available from Town Hall Office 01794 512837 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/ romseytowncouncil HAMPEX 30 Sep 10am Wickham Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham PO17 5AL Stamp and Postal History Fair. www.hantsfederation.org.uk HARVEST FESTIVAL 30 Sep-1 Oct 9 The Cl, Winchester SO23 9LS Visit the Hampshire Harvest Weekend for a weekend of food and farming fun in the Cathedral Close. www.winchestercathedral.org.uk RAINBOW RUN, HAMPSHIRE 1 Oct Fairthorne Manor, Curdridge, SO30 2GH This 3k fun run. 01962 760060 www.naomihouse.org.uk/ events/523-rainbow-run-hampshire WINCHESTER CLARENDON MARATHON 1 Oct Run from Salisbury to Winchester on the ancient Clarendon Way. www.clarendon-marathon.co.uk TWYFORD WATERWORKS AUTUMN RALLY 1 Oct Hazeley Road, SO21 1QA The very popular end of season rally - steam engines, cars, stationary engines, demonstrations, displays and more! 01962 714 716 APPLEFEST 1 Oct, 10-4pm Hill Farm, Droxford Rd, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2PY Everything Appley! A fabulous free, food and fun filled day out for everyone. HEALTHY LIVING SHOW 1 Oct Guildhall Winchester Explore 40 stalls offering a range
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