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FO R U M | ESTATE AGENTS
Hurstbourne Priors
Whitchurch
A picturesque and spacious
former farmhouse with superb
accommodation and outside
space.
2 reception rooms • 4 bedrooms, 1 en
suite • Family bathroom • Dressing room
Kitchen/breakfast room • Study
Utility • Boot room/office • Gardens to
front and rear • Double garage
Off road parking • EPC rating E
Guide price £875,000
Winchester
01962 842742
[email protected]
Hurstbourne Priors
Whitchurch
A superb brick and flint barn
converted to the highest quality
to create a stunning home in a
beautiful location.
Reception room • 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms • Spacious kitchen/
breakfast room • Dining room • Garden
Double barn with loft • EPC rating F
Guide price £625,000
Winchester
01962 842742
[email protected]
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 Every Thursday
Country Market
From 10-11.45 am at Stockbridge
Town Hall. Selling the very best local
and home-made produce - pies, cakes,
breads, soups, eggs and vegetables.
Handmade crafts, toys, books, plants
and bric-a-brac. Come and browse
and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with
your friends. Now with free IT Help
Desk and Wi-Fi access.
 Until Sunday 3 May
Winchester Chamber Music
Festival
Join the London Bridge Trio and
guests for 4 days of fabulous concerts
in the heart of Winchester at St
Lawrence Church, Discovery Centre
and Theatre Royal. Full information
and listings available at
www.winchesterchambermusic.com
Tickets available from Winchester
Discovery Centre on 01962 873603
 Until Sunday 5 July
Exhibition: Lyons Teashops
Lithographs: Bringing Colour
to Post-war Britain
At Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House
and Estate everyday from 11am 5pm. Artists including L.S. Lowry,
Edward Bawden, John Piper, David
Gentleman, John Minton, William
Scott and John Nash were amongst
the famous names who contributed
designs. Mottisfont is hosting an
exhibition of 30 of these original and
vibrant lithographs, from the 1940s
and 1950.
 Friday 1 May
May Day Celebrations
10am - 4pm at at King John's House
and Heritage Centre, Church
Street, Romsey. Come and enjoy
the beautiful gardens at King John’s
House as they transform this Spring.
There will be English Folk Music
and traditional flower crafts, vintage
and bric-a-brac stalls. Free entry.
 Saturday 2 May
Antiques, Furniture and
Collectors’ Event
9.30am – 5pm at Stockbridge Town
Hall. An opportunity to browse,
experience and buy a wide range of
antiques, furniture and collectables
from local traders. A wide variety in
age and style of interior, exterior and
decorative items.
 Saturday 2 May
An Evening of Test Valley
Music & Song Featuring The
Romsey Male Voice Choir &
The Andover Town Band
Held at St. Mary's Church, Andover.
In aid of The Countess of Brecknock
Hospice and other local charities.
Doors open 6.30pm, concert starts
at 7pm. Tickets are £12.50 available
from Bath Travel (Andover) or
Romsey Tourist Information Centre,
13 Church Street, Romsey.
 Saturday 2 May
West Tytherley School
Jumble Sale
Held at West Tytherley Village Hall.
Saturday 2nd May. 2pm till 4pm.
Entrance 50p. Books, Clothes, Toys,
Bric a Brac and more! All donations
of Jumble will be gratefully received,
please bring to hall between 9-1pm
on the day.
 Sunday 3 May
Romsey Farmers Market
Market open 10am - 2pm. The Alma
Road Car Park becomes a vibrant
centre of activity with over thirty
stallholder producers attending
regularly selling meat, eggs, cheese,
cakes, wine, cider, bread, honey, jams
and pickles, fresh and smoked fish,
fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and
shrubs.
 Wednesday 6 May
A Talk on the Early History
of Romsey Abbey
10.30am - 11.45am at King John's
House and Heritage Centre, Church
Street, Romsey. Romsey Royal - a
talk on the early history of Romsey
Abbey and the Royal connections
by Brian Lamb. This event is part of
the first Wednesday of the month
series of talks.
 Friday 8 May
Books at The Barn
3.00pm at Quiddity Fine Art,
Westover Farm. Emma Bridgewater
- Toast and Marmalade. Tickets: £10
www.booksatthebarn.co.uk
 Saturday 9 May
Countryside Day at
Mottisfont
10am - 5pm at Mottisfont Abbey,
near Romsey, SO51 0LP. Join us as
we shine a spotlight on the great
work our countryside team do
on Stockbridge Down, the River
Test and the New Forest. There’ll
be plenty to see and do, with a
backdrop of live music from the FB
Pocket Orchestra. Try your hand
at wood-working, den-building
and have a go at a log-grabbing
tractor challenge! Rangers will be
giving a series of ten minute talks
throughout the day. Other talks and
demonstrations include gundog
displays from Lains Shooting
School, fly fishing and chainsaw
carving. Standard admission applies.
For more information: Tel: 01794
340757 or email: mottisfont@
nationaltrust.org.uk
 Saturday 9 May
Cha Cha and
Rumba Workshop
From 4pm - 7pm at Preston
Candover Village Hall, RG25
2EE. Ever wanted to learn how to
Cha Cha & Rumba Club Style?
Then join us at another one of our
popular Dance Workshops in the
beautiful Candover Valley! Our style
of Cha Cha & Rumba will enable
you to dance it anywhere, at any
Party, Wedding or Function!
£20 pp or £35 couple. For details
and bookings: Silvia & Max
Salsa y Sol Dance & Yoga
www.dancingwinchester.co.uk
 Wednesday 13 May
Books at The Barn
3.00pm at Longstock Village Hall.
Earl Spencer talking about 'Killers
of the King' - a book about
Charles I. Tickets: £10
www.booksatthebarn.co.uk
 Saturday 16 May
Come and Sing Handel with
Winchester Music Club
Held at Winchester College Music
School, Culver Street, Winchester,
Hampshire SO23 9NA. Handel's
Four Coronation Anthems. Directed
by Oliver Tarney and Assisted by
Jamal Sutton. Registration and
Coffee 10.00am. Rehearsal Starts
10.30am. Bring a picnic lunch.
Performance 2.30pm. Score Hire
(OUP Clifford Bartlet) £1 (pay on
the day) Tickets: Singers £15.00
Audience: £7.50. Registered charity
no. 1095619.
 Monday 18 May
Houghton W.I Meeting
7.30pm at Houghton Village Hall.
Annual Meeting followed by a fun
quiz. For further information please
call Jane Anderton: 01264 810928 or
Julie Harwood: 01264 810314
 Saturday 30 May
West Dean Village Fete
1pm - 5pm at West Dean Recreation
Ground & St Mary's Church.
Traditional village fete, fun for
all the family! With: Falconry
Displays,Village Show (Handicrafts,
Photography, Flowers, Writing &
more), Dog Show with 5 Classes,
Old Romsey Cadets Marching Band,
Circus Skills - Entertainment and
free workshops, Tiger Moth Flying
Display - Win a flight! Tug of War,
Sheep Racing, Duck race, 30 Stalls,
Pony Club Display, Country Craft
Demos,Vintage Cars, Bar - Pimms &
BBQ, Silent Auction.Village Pig Fest
- Pig Scarecrow Compeition: Will
you spot them all around the village?
 Saturday 13 June
Wherwell Church Fete
12pm - 3pm, will be held in
picturesque Church Street. The
Fete will offer a Pimms Tent and a
lunchtime hot dog barbeque, to be
enjoyed in a grassy picnic area. Stalls
will include a bouncy castle, tombola,
air rifles, games, face painting, plants,
cakes, produce, books, gifts and more.
Refreshments in the Village Hall.
Andover Town Band will provide
music.
FO R U M | DIARY DATES
DIARY DATES
 Saturday 13 &
Sunday 14 June
Longstock Open Gardens
Open Gardens held at Longstock,
near Stockbridge. Open from 1.30pm
- 5.30pm. 9 gardens, most of which
have never previously been seen by
the general public, plus the Village
Allotments will be open to visitors.
Entry prices to all gardens (covering
both days) are £6 for Adults and £2
for Children aged between 5 and 16.
Under 5’s go free. All proceeds are in
aid of St Mary’s Church, Longstock.
The point of contact for queries is
Garry Hedley (Church Treasurer) on
01264 810284 or by e mail gh2900@
btinternet.com.
 Sunday 21 June
Broughton Open Gardens
and Village Allotments
From 2.00-6.00pm. Tickets £7
in advance from West View Stores,
£8 on the day. Accompanied
children free. Come and spend a
delightful afternoon looking round
some of the beautiful gardens and
surroundings in the pretty village
of Broughton. There will be a
game for children with prize on
completion. Teas and delicious home
made cakes will be served in the
Village Hall 2.30-5.00. For further
information ring Chris or Jane
Lloyd on 01794 301546.
 Saturday 25 July
Charity Concert
Starting from 3pm at Hatherden
Church (North of Andover) The
performers are a harpist and a
flautist who will be performing
music by C P Bach, Nino Rota and
Debussy. Proceeds will be divided
equally between The Princes Royal
Trust for Carers in Hampshire and
the Church. Wine and refreshments
will be in the garden next door to
the church. Tickets are £12.50
to include wine and refreshments.
Please contact Rosie Swayne on
01264 735357 or email: rosie.
[email protected]
If you would like to add your event
to the dates for the diary column
simply send your contribution to
[email protected]
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FO R U M | WELCOME
WELCOME
Welcome to the May Issue of The Forum!
This issue welcomes the arrival of an exciting new features!
Hampshire Hogs (page 38) where The Forum seeks out
independent Hampshire food, wine and ale producers and
discovers the stories behind their successes - we hope
you enjoy it!
The Forum team have well and truly settled in to our offices
above Hellards Estate Agents on 11 Broad Street, Alresford, so
if you are ever out and about in our area, we happily welcome
visitors to pop by and see us. We also welcome new writers,
feature suggestions, ideas and feedback - positive or negative!
If you are a NEW reader in our recently expanded distribution
area we hope you like the magazine. If you have any comments
or suggestions we are happy to hear from you. We wish you a
wonderful May - enjoy the many local events that are happening
and please remember to get your copy to us by May 18 for the
June issue!
Mark Tubb - Editor
EDITOR
Mark Tubb
[email protected]
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NEWS & VIEWS
03 Diary dates
08 Watercress Line wins grant to restore it's
flagship engine
18 Church Services
22 The Forum Grows
22 South Down Green Fair 2015
22 Serv Wessex
30 Test Valley Borough Council News
- 30 Business incentive grant for PC repair company
- 30 New kiosk for war memorial park
- 30 Fly-tipped waste in Valley Park and West Wellow
- 32 Projects set to benefit from have your say
funding announced
- 32 Augusta Park geocache hunt
42 The Spitfire summer is upon us
54 Pride of Andover Awards reveal new website
OTHER
06 24 24 34 Useful Information
Useful Information
Clubs & Societies
Clubs & Societies
FEATURES
20
26
38
40
Hampshire Mum - Sparkles & Spuds
Just turn it off? What do you think?
Hampshire Hogs - The Forum seeks out independent Hampshire food, wine and ale producers
Hampshire People speaks to Jack Stein
FO R U M | CONTENTS
20
26
38
40
ESTATE AGENTS 02, 27, 28, 29, 31
POLITICS 07
HEALTH & BEAUTY 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13
08
09
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12
12
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Wellbeing Fair to aid research and awareness into
M.E. and related illneses
Multi-award winning Bluebird Care comes to Andover
Bluebird Care is 'getting loud about MS'
Statement from Hampshire Hospitals NHS trust
Couldn't keep it in; heaven knows I tried
Health walks - Step this way for a healthier future
Bicycle User Group (BUG)
THE GARDEN 14, 15, 16, 17, 19
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Chris Nutt's gardening column
Longstock open gardens
Objects of desire
THE HOME 21, 23, 25, 56
HOME SERVICES 31, 33
BUILDING SERVICES 35
FOOD & DRINK 36, 37, 38
36 Hampshire Farmers' Markets celebrate picnic week
36 Alresford Watercress Festival
38 Hampshire Hogs - The Forum seeks out independent Hampshire food, wine and ale producers
MOTORS 39
LEGAL & FINANCIAL 45, 47
ARTS, CRAFTS & MUSIC 46, 48
46
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48
48
The glory of baroque
There is a story behind this 'quARTet'
Stockbridge music: The Brook Street Band
Risky Business plays at Station Inn, Andover
EDUCATION SERVICES 47
RETAIL SERVICES 49, 50, 51, 52, 53
50 HERO EDITORIAL
52 New emporiam in Christchurch with over 80 small
businesses - a small indoor shopping village
LEISURE &
ENTERTAINMENT 54, 55
54 The Hampshire Country Show
54 Sparsholt College Countryside Day
55 Kings Somborne secrets to be revealed
ANIMAL & PET SERVICES 55
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FO R U M | USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
 Emergency Only
(Ambulance, Fire, Police)
Tel: 999
 Non Emergency Medical
Services: Tel: 111
 SCAS Community
First Responders
Manley Henley - Tel: 0800 587
0207
 Electricity Emergency
24hrs, 7 days a week
Tel: 08457 708090
 Gas Emergency
24 hrs, 7 days a week
Tel: 0800 111 999
 Water Emergency
24 hrs, 7 days a week
Tel: 0845 278 0845
POLICE (NON
EMERGENCY)
 Andover Police Station
South Street, Andover SP10 2ED
Mon-Sat: 9-6 pm (closed 2-3
daily) Sundays & Bank Holidays
9.30-6pm
Stockbridge Police Station is
now closed
For any enquiries please
Call: 101 or 0845 045 45 45.
SURGERIES/
CHEMISTS
 Broughton Surgery
Tel: 01794 301210
[email protected]
 Cancer Support Centre Visit us on 2nd Floor, 68 St
Georges Street Winchester. Chat
to a trained befriender, try a
complementary therapy or use our
professional counselling service.
Open Mon - Thursday, 10.00am
to 4.30pm Call 01962 868576 or
email winchester@wessexcancer.
org
 Stockbridge Osteopathic
Practice
Osteopathy and Cranial
Osteopathy. www.stockbridge
osteopathicpractice.com
Tel: 01264 810028
 Stockbridge Pharmacy
High Street, Stockbridge, SO20
6EX Tel: 01264 810624. Open 6
days a week 9am-6pm MonFriday and 9am-5pm Saturday,
with 1hr lunch time closing
each day between 1-2pm. www.
lealhealthcare.co.uk
 Stockbridge Surgery
New Street, Stockbridge, SO20
6
6HG Tel: 01264 810524. Open
to patients on weekdays between
the hours of 8.15am to 6.30pm.
Closed between 12.45 and
13.45pm. Also open on Saturday
mornings, 8.30am to 12.00pm.
Appointments to be booked for
clinics. For medical emergencies
during our normal Monday to
Friday working hours contact the
surgery on Tel: 01264 810524.
Out of Hours service
Tel: 01962 718697 Weekdays Monday to Friday 6.30pm to 8am.
Weekends - Friday 6.30pm to 8am
Monday morning. Service also
available on bank holidays.
Community nurse:
Tel: 01962 893560
Health visitor: Tel: 01962 763970
www.stockbridgesurgery.co.uk
 The River Dental Clinic
1 Clarendon Terrace, High Street,
Stockbridge, SO20 6EY. General
and cosmetic dentistry of the
highest standard, including stateof-the-art treatments.
Tel: 01264 810818
[email protected]
www.theriverdentalclinic.co.uk
HOSPITALS
 Andover War Memorial
Hospital (No A&E)
Open 7 days a week for Minor
Injuries - From 08:30-21:30.
Charlton Road, Andover,
Hampshire, SP10 3LB
Tel: 01962 863535
 Romsey Hospital (No A&E)
Winchester Hill, Romsey, SO51
7ZA Tel: 01794 834700
 Royal Hampshire
County Hospital
Winchester, Hampshire
Tel: 01962 863535
COUNCILS
 Hampshire County Council
The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UJ
Tel: 0845 603 5638
 Test Valley Borough
Council
Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road
Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJ
Tel: 01264 368000
SCHOOLS
 Braishfield Primary School
Common Hill Road, Braishfield
Hants, SO51 0QB T: 01794
368359 Head Teacher
- Frances Hardy www.
braishfieldprimaryapps.com
 Broughton Primary School
School Lane, Broughton
Hampshire, SO20 8AN
Headteacher: Neil Hardy
Tel: 01794 301286
[email protected].
sch.uk
 Kings’s Somborne
C of E Primary School
Nr Stockbridge, SO20 6PN
Head teacher: Ms Julie Way
Tel: 01794 388381
 Lockerley Church of
England Primary School
Butts Green, Lockerley, Romsey
Hants, SO51 0JG
Tel: 01794 340485
Head Teacher - Jamie Dodson
www.lockerley.hants.sch.uk
 Stockbridge Primary
School
Old London Road, Stockbridge,
Hants, SO20 6EJ. Head Teacher:
Mrs Emma Jefferies: Tel: 01264
810550 adminoffice@stockbridge.
hants.sch.uk
 Test Valley Secondary
School
Roman Road, Stockbridge
Hampshire, SO20 6HA
Headteacher: Miss L Hiscock
Tel: 01264 810555
[email protected]
 Wallop Primary School
School Lane, Nether Wallop
Stockbridge, SO20 8EH
Headteacher: Mr I Brown
Tel: 01264 781216 margaret.
[email protected]
 West Tytherley CE Primary
School
West Tytherley, Salisbury
SP5 1JX Tel: 01794 340 338
Head teacher - Mike Warren
www.west-tytherley.hants.sch.uk
 Wherwell Primary School
Wherwell, Andover, SP11 7JP
Headteacher: Andy King
Tel: 01264 860384
patsy.pritchard@
wherwell.hants.sch.uk
RECYCLING
 Bunny Lane HWRC
Timsbury (near Romsey),
SO51 0PG Tel: 01794 368548
 Scott Close HWRC
Walworth Industrial Estate,
Andover, SP10 5NU
Tel: 01264 351421
OTHER SERVICES
 Chilbolton Flood
Advisory Committee
Moya Grove Tel: 01264 860411
Graham Kelly Tel: 01264 861020
 Cruse Bereavement Care
We are a charity who offer free
help and support to those who
have been bereaved. Our contact
details are: Helpline: 01264
336006
 Flood Warning System
Sign up for flood alerts and
warnings with the Government
Agency, Floodline.
Tel: 0845 988 1188
 Joyrides Shopping Bus
John Muster Tel: 01264 356808
NEIGHBOURHOOD
WATCH
 Crawley Neighbourhood
Watch
For Neighbourhood Watch
enquiries contact: Alison Carey on:
[email protected]
 Longstock Neighbourhood
Watch
Charles Grieve Tel: 01264 810580
TAXIS
 Car/taxi share
Run to a timetable but passengers
need to book. More information
can be found at www.hants.gov.
uk/passengertransport or call
01962 846785.
BUSES
 Wheelers Connect
No services on public holidays
 16 Service
Salisbury / Houghton Winchester via Stockbridge
 Stagecoach Buses
No services on public holidays
 36 Service
Stockbridge - Winchester via
West Dean, Lockerley, Dunbridge,
Michelmersh, Romsey (Tuesdays,
Thursdays, Saturdays and
school days)
 68 Service
Winchester – Stockbridge via
Littleton, Crawley, Kings
Somborne (Monday - Friday in
school term time)
http://www.stagecoachbus.com/
region_11.html and search the
timetables with the relevant route
or call Traveline: 0871 200 22 33
If would like to add
something to our useful
information page then
please send your copy to
editor@forumpublications.
co.uk. Please note that
we cannot guarantee
publication.
FO R U M | POLITICS
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FO R U M | NEWS & VIEWS / HEALTH & BEAUTY
NEWS &
VIEWS
HEALTH &
BEAUTY
WATERCRESS LINE WINS
GRANT TO RESTORE ITS
FLAGSHIP ENGINE
WELLBEING FAIR TO AID
RESEARCH AND AWARENESS
INTO M.E. AND RELATED
ILLNESSES
F
ollowing its recent high profile cosmetic restoration of the
Winston Churchill steam engine for the National Railway
Museum, the Mid Hants Railway in Hampshire has been
awarded a large Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant to restore
its own flagship engine, Canadian Pacific. Celebrating its 150th
anniversary this year the Mid Hants Railway, or Watercress Line as
it is famously known, is a popular visitor attraction in the south.
It bought the Southern Railway Merchant Navy Class No.35005
‘Canadian Pacific’ locomotive in 2006 and it ran on the railway
until 2008 when its statutory overhaul was due. All of these giants
of British engineering require an overhaul every 10 years to keep
them safely in steam. At 74 years old this 95 ton engine can now
be completely stripped down and rebuilt by the railway’s growing
team of skilled engineers and apprentices.
The three year restoration project has been awarded £895,000 by
the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the total cost of £1.5m. The
remainder of the project’s costs will be met through fundraising
and donations to the Mid Hants Railway Preservation Society,
the charity behind the Watercress Line. The project also involves
the restoration of two wooden framed coaches designed by the
same Southern Railways engineer, Oliver Bulleid. Once restored
to their former glory the locomotive and coaches will become the
focal point of Watercress Line activities. Managing Director Colin
Chambers said: "We are extremely grateful to the Heritage Lottery
Fund for supporting this project and the aims of the Mid Hants
Railway. We look forward to sharing progress of the restoration
process itself and it will be fantastic to have this beautiful southern
locomotive back in steam and at the heart of the railway."
Stuart McLeod, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund South East,
said: “We’re really pleased to be supporting this project that
provides an excellent opportunity to secure the long-term future
of Hampshire’s railway heritage. The exciting plans to restore the
‘Canadian Pacific’ and Bulleid coaches to their former glory will
help conserve this important heritage for generations to come,
and through the enhanced visitor experience and extensive
volunteering and training opportunities, more people will be able
to learn about the social, political and economic significance of
our historic railways.”
Canadian Pacific was originally built just a few miles away from
the Watercress Line in the railway town of Eastleigh in 1941 and, in
a neat turn of events, this is where the locomotive’s restoration will
begin. Eastleigh Works have kindly rented out part of the building
where the 30 Merchant Navy Class engines were originally built
so that the project team has space to strip down and rebuild her.
Component parts will be brought back to life at the railway's own
extensive engineering facilities at its Ropley site, which are on
view to visitors.
The project has a huge community focus for the railway and
the town of Eastleigh as the Watercress Line pulls together the
story of the builders, drivers and passengers of the 1940’s and
50’s steam era. Local memories of that time are actively being
sought by the railway to bring the story to life. People will be able
to closely follow the restoration process through the Watercress
Line’s website and social media, with regular blogs and updates as
it progresses.
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I
ntegrated holistic health therapies will be on offer at a special
Spring Wellbeing Fair that aims to raise funds and awareness into
the debilitating disease Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, otherwise
known as M.E., and other related illnesses such as fibromyalgia and
chronic fatigue syndrome.
The event will be held on Sunday, 17th May at 50 St Cross Road,
Winchester from 10.30 am until 5pm and has been organised
by The Alliance for Fibromyalgia, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which works to create greater
awareness and aid research into the complex range of illnesses that
currently impact upon the lives of 250,000 people in the UK.
The Mayor of Winchester, Eileen Berry, will be attending the event.
“The Alliance works in partnership with university professors,
the medical profession and research scientists to encourage more
biomedical research and understanding,” commented Opal
Webster-Philp, Chair of the Alliance.
“The age range of those living with these, often difficult to diagnose
illnesses, is from two to ninety-two. It is indiscriminate and often
follows a virus, with the body unable to recover. It effects cognitive
and mobility functions, loss of strength, with 25% of sufferers
bedridden and in need of 24 hour care.”
“The Wellbeing Fair is an opportunity for us to raise both awareness
and much needed funds and for the public to experience different
pathways to regaining health and vitality. We have been so blessed
to receive great support form many holistic health professionals
who will be offering reduced rate taster sessions and donating a
percentage of the treatment costs to the Alliance, as well as raising
funds from the entry fees into the event,” continued Opal WebsterPhilp.
Holistic therapies on offer will include deep tissue massage, cranial
osteopathy, quantum touch, Tui Nu therapy (Chinese medicinal
massage), Dorn method (which helps with back problems),
reflexology, beauty therapies and more.
There will also be a sale of gifts, cards, art and jewellery.
There will also be renowned speakers including Granville LangleySmith, an orthodontist who uses crania sacral therapy in partnership
with is dental skills. He will be talking about the effects of the jaw
on the spine.
The holistic therapists taking part come from across Hampshire
and Dorset and the public will be able to have taster sessions at a
fraction of the normal cost - with a percentage of the fee being
donated to the Alliance. Refreshments will include sugar free and
gluten free cakes and snacks.
Entry donation is £3 and further details can be obtained by calling
the Alliance on 01962 878803 or contact Debra on 07718 896720.
FO R U M | HEALTH & BEAUTY
MULTI-AWARD WINNING
BLUEBIRD CARE COMES TO ANDOVER
The UK’s leading high quality home care provider has recently opened its new office in the heart of Andover’s Town Centre
B
luebird Care delivers bespoke home care packages to people
living in and around Andover, Longparish, Chilbolton,
Stockbridge, Kings Somborne, West Tytherley, Awbridge &
Romsey.
They provide care to people from the age of 13 with physical &
learning disabilities, long term illnesses such as MS & Parkinson’s,
specialist dementia and elderly care. Other services include reenablement following hospital discharge along with respite & end
of life care.
Every customer’s care package is bespoke to their individual needs
with high quality care visits available from 30 minutes right up to
full 24hr live-in care. Bluebird Care enables their customers to
achieve confident, fulfilling lives in the comfort and security of their
own homes where they are surrounded by their family, friends and
possessions.
Owner & Managing Director, Norman Murphy said: “We are
delighted to bring our award winning home care services to Andover and all of
the Test Valley. Here at Bluebird Care we treat everyone with respect, warmth
and compassion, providing the level of care we would want our own family
members or friends to receive. We are particularly passionate about keeping
older and vulnerable people in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes
rather than the often bleak alternative of residential care”.
Bluebird Care (Andover & Stockbridge) is part of the group of
offices owned by Norman & Claire Murphy along with Bluebird
Care (Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey) and Bluebird Care (Alton
& Alresford).Their mission was to radically shake up the home care
industry and offer only the finest high quality home care to its
customers as well as the best in customer service.
Their efforts were highly recognised after only one year in operation
when they won the prestigious 2013 Winchester Business Excellence
Award for 'Small Business of the Year' along with winning 'Care
Coordinator of the Year' at the Great British Care Awards 2014 and
five National Bluebird Care Network Awards.
JOB CREATION FOR
THE TEST VALLEY
Bluebird Care is now recruiting for Care Assistants
to join their team and aims to bring 50 jobs to our
local area, with a range of hours available including
mornings, lunchtimes, afternoons, evenings, nights and
live-in care opportunities. Bluebird Care value their
staff and offer better pay than any other local care
companies, along with a fantastic benefits package
including a mobile phone, personal bonus scheme,
vehicle protection and health cover scheme. No
experience is necessary as full training and support is
provided.Your own transportation is essential to travel
between customer’s homes. If you are interested in a
rewarding career in care please contact Bluebird Care
for more information.
For further information please contact Jade Crouter at Bluebird Care Andover & Stockbridge:
T: (01264) 310 888 E: [email protected] www.bluebirdcare.co.uk
Bluebird Care (Andover & Stockbridge), 4 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
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HEALTH &
BEAUTY
BLUEBIRD CARE IS ‘GETTING
LOUD ABOUT MS’
MS Society Vice Chair, Phillip Edwards attended the event, representing
the local Alton & Petersfield District MS Society.The MS Society works
to help people with MS take control of their lives and provide support
to them & their families, alongside funding research into helping beat
MS for good.
Phillip Edwards, MS Society Vice Chair, for the Alton & Petersfield
District said: “We are very happy to support Bluebird Care with their
‘Getting Loud about M.S.’ event and we would like to thank them for
helping to raise awareness about this widespread condition. One of our
goals here at the M.S. Society is to help people with M.S to continue
living happy and independent lives and Bluebird Care’s services help
make this possible which is so important within our local community”
Most people are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis between the ages of
20-40, but it can affect younger and older people too. Roughly three
times as many women are affected than men. Bluebird Care provides
high quality home care and companionship services to customers from
as young as 13 and currently their most senior customer is an impressive
103 years. Bluebird Care enables people in our local community to
remain living independently and happily in their own homes surrounded
by their family, friends and possessions.
Bluebird Care host specialist MS event in support of
National Multiple Sclerosis week
Over 100,000 people in the UK have MS. Bluebird Care - Alton &
Alresford’s high quality home care provider hosted a special ‘Getting
Loud About MS’ this week to mark National Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Week at their office on Cross & Pillory Lane in Alton on Thursday 2nd
April 2015.
The specialist event was attended by over thirty care professionals, several
local residents, representatives from the MS Society as well as staff and
customers of Bluebird Care. The morning began with an MS information
session delivered by Rebecca Connolly and Rosie Jackson from Bluebird
Care. Allison Flesher, one of the Care Assistants at Bluebird Care then
spoke about MS from a Care Assistant’s perspective, including how she
has built up relationships with the customers and even a method of
communication through blinking.
Bluebird Care customers, Mr & Mrs Carpenter from Alresford who both
have MS themselves, then spoke bravely and honestly about what it is
like to live with the condition. It is very rare to have a couple both be
diagnosed with MS, especially only a few short years after they married.
Listening to Christiana and Paul’s emotional story was incredibly moving
and insightful. In particular hearing first-hand about how MS has affected
not only them individually, but also learning how their relationship has
had to evolve in order to deal with daily life. Christiana and Paul are very
close and it was at first very daunting to admit that they needed help
to care for Paul at home, but they have been delighted with the service
from Bluebird Care and are now very familiar with their regular Carers
whom they trust.
Christiana Carpenter, who spoke at the event said: “We are so grateful
to Bluebird Care for supporting our family. Both my husband Paul and I
were diagnosed with MS in 1991 and 1993 respectively.Thankfully mine
is currently benign, however Paul no longer has any mobility and relies
upon his Bluebird Care Assistants to help him with his daily needs. MS
has completely changed our family’s lives for good, but with the support
we receive from Bluebird Care I am able to keep working and I still have
some much needed ‘me’ time. I simply can’t explain how reassuring it is
to know that Paul is safe at home, being cared for by such a lovely team
of local care professionals.”
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For further information on what services Bluebird Care can provide
please call (01420) 550 777. If you or someone you know has suffered
from MS and would like to contact our local MS Society then please visit
www.alton-petersfieldmssociety.org.uk for more information.
STATEMENT FROM HAMPSHIRE
HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
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ampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has absolutely no
plans to close Andover War Memorial Hospital. We regard
Andover War Memorial Hospital as a fundamental cornerstone
in our aim to provide services locally where possible and we entirely
recognise that it provides greatly valued services to the local community.
We have consistently invested in Andover War Memorial Hospital
including, for example,
refurbishments to the Countess of Brecknock
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OSTEOPATHIC PRACTICE
EMMA WIGHTMAN BSc(Hons)Ost
Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy
Emma Wightman, registered osteopath and antenatal
teacher. A gentle, hands on approach for newborns
through to adulthood and in pregnancy.
Also
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Massage Therapy
Pilates, 1 to 1 and small group
Homeopathy
Naturopathy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Depression, Anxiety & Stress
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Bereavement & Loss
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Test Valley Foot Care
STOCKBRIDGE OSTEOPATHIC PRACTICE - HIGH STREET, STOCKBRIDGE, SO20 6HF
T: 07758 264801 E: [email protected]
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Tel: 01264 810028
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FO R U M | HEALTH & BEAUTY
HEALTH &
BEAUTY
COULDN’T KEEP IT IN; HEAVEN
KNOWS I TRIED
I
t has been recently brought to my attention that Osteopaths are
again, under attack from the ‘skeptic mystery shopper’ trying to
raise claims against us!
A delightful lady is calling Osteopaths and asking them if they treat
‘colic’. “Can you treat colic?” - Under our ASA advertising laws we
cannot claim to treat colic, or a huge range of other symptoms and
conditions.
This is a list of the only symptoms we can claim to treat:
• Generalised aches and pains,
• Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis as an
adjunct to core OA treatments and exercise
• Arthritic pain,
• General, acute & chronic backache, back pain (not arising from
injury or accident)
• Uncomplicated mechanical neck pain (as opposed to neck pain
following injury i.e.whiplash)
• Headache arising from the neck (cervicogenic)
• Frozen shoulder/ shoulder and elbow pain/ tennis elbow (lateral
epicondylitis) arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions
of the back and neck, but not isolated occurrences
• Circulatory problems
•Cramp
• Digestion problems
• Joint pains, lumbago
•Sciatica
• Muscle spasms
•Neuralgia
•Fibromyalgia
• Inability to relax
• Rheumatic pain
• Minor sports injuries and tensions
Benefits of regulation
The ASA has compiled this list from the research that has been done
to ‘prove’ that we can help patients with these conditions. It is there to
protect Joe Bloggs from assuming his Osteopath is a miracle worker!
It is also there because we are a regulated and registered profession
with standards to adhere to, accepted by the NHS and all major
insurance companies.
For some unregulated alternative therapies, there are no ASA codes,
so they can advertise to treat what they like, for better or for worse,
and the skeptic barrister can’t touch them. So you can see the doubleedged sword we face! Without a doubt I am delighted to be part
of a regulated, well-respected profession, that is going from strength
to strength, but how do we safely (for us and our patients) get our
message out?
Shhhhhhh….!
The list is all fairly non-specific! Not a mention of treatment for
any newborn or childhood complaints, not even the mention of a
‘slipped’ disc or disc ‘bulge’, which makes up the bread and butter of
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my daily work (shhhhh, I probably ought not to have written that…)!
If you have been following my articles, you will know that I am not
keen on labeling or pigeon-holing patients anyway, as I prefer to
treat ‘individuals’, but in order for Joe Bloggs to know who to turn
to when he is experiencing pain, he needs to know what we can do
for him. So here is the fine line we have to tread, between adhering
to advertising codes, and being able to spread the good news about
what we can do!
Call me, question me, keep digging to find health!
So the best advice I can give you when making health care choices,
is not to pigeon-hole us either, but to get in touch! We treat much
more than the list above and we are definitely more than just backs.
Give me a call, question me and find out how I can help! I will give
you educated, honest answers and recommend realistic treatment
plans and outcomes.
Keep digging - Emma Wightman
Proudly Registered, regulated, insured Osteopath.
Please do visit my website at www.stockbridgeosteopathicpractice.
com to comment on my musings!
HEALTH WALKS - STEP THIS
WAY FOR A HEALTHIER FUTURE
W
alking is a great way to keep active and healthy and is
fast becoming a social event that can help you to meet
people. Health Walks enable you to see the beautiful
countryside, landscapes, towns and villages in Test Valley whilst
taking in fresh air and exercise at the same time!
Health Walks are aimed at all fitness levels but particularly those
people who do little physical activity or those who are recovering
from ill health. Shorter walks are offered as an incentive for those
not ready to complete the full distance of approximately 2.5 miles.
They are run by a team of trained Volunteer Walk Leaders who
motivate and encourage all walkers to keep walking and they
recognise that everyone has different levels of fitness, needs and
abilities.
For more information about these walks and where to find your
nearest one please visit: http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/resident/
communityandleisure/cyclingwalking/health-walks-stephealthier-future/
BICYCLE USER GROUP (BUG)
F
irst established in 2002, the purpose of BUGs is to promote
cycling as a means of travel, and as a sporting, leisure and
healthy activity and to discuss cycling issues relating to
Test Valley. The community group meets twice a year. For more
details please see the BUGs terms of reference by going to the link
below.
The next Southern Test Valley Bicycle User Group meeting will
be held on Wednesday, 16th April 2015 at 3pm in Crosfield Hall,
Romsey. The next Northern Test Valley Bicycle User Group
meeting will be held on next meeting will be on Thursday 17th
September 2015 at 6.30pm (venue to be confirmed).
For more information please visit: http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/
resident/communityandleisure/cyclingwalking/bug/
Dentist of the Year
s t o c k b r i d g e
Richard Budworth
SHORTLISTED
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We are proud to announce that
Richard has been shortlisted
for Dentist of the Year at The
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www.theriverdentalclinic.co.uk - 01264 810818
River Dental, 1 Clarendon Terrace, High Street, Stockbridge, Hants, SO20 6EY
FO R U M | GARDEN
THE
GARDEN
CHRIS NUTT'S GARDENING
COLUMN
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Now is the time to put in plants supports for any
perennials with tall flower stems that need extra
support such as Delphiniums and those with heavy
blooms like Paeonias (Peonies). This can be in the
form of purpose made supports or you could use
twiggy sticks bent over the plant which quickly
disappear beneath lush growth.
Once the risk of frost has finished plant out runner
beans, planted with a simple wigwam of bamboo
canes they will quickly get going.
Sweetcorn and squashes can also be planted outside
towards the end of the month.
Finally don’t forget to sit down and admire your efforts at this
glorious time of year!
Chris Nutt: Garden Designer
To contact Chris call: 0776 5692396 or email
[email protected]
LONGSTOCK OPEN GARDENS
I
was recently talking to a friend and said that I had treated
myself to some tickets to Chelsea this year, someone who
overheard the conversation looked at me rather strangely
and said that they didn’t know I was into Football! I’m not
of course - the only Chelsea for me is the Chelsea Flower
Show and I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone who
has not visited before, it is a great source of inspiration for
anything garden related. Last year I was invited to assist in
the construction of a show garden and duly helped out for a
day, it was a fascinating day seeing the trials and tribulations
behind the scenes and seeing the designers at work (some
more than others). One of the designers who impressed was
Jo Thompson who was completing two show gardens one
winning gold and the other silver gilt, this year her show
garden will be on main avenue and features a writing retreat
and swimming pond it will definitely be one to look out for.
Jobs for the month ahead:
• The “Chelsea chop” is executed at the end of the
month to late flowering perennials such as Anthemis,
Echinacea, Helenium, Phlox, Sedum (upright forms)
and Solidago. This means cutting back some of the
perennial growth by a third to half creating shorter
plants that require less taking. You could also prolong
the flowering season if you have more than one plant
and cut back some and leave others.
• Dead head any spring flowering bulbs to make sure all
the energy is put into building large bulbs for next
year and not seed, and leave the foliage to die down. If
the flowering of any bulbs was poor lift them and
only replant the large bulbs with some compost to
improve the soil.
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N
ew to Hampshire’s list of Open Gardens Events is the
one to be held at Longstock, a beautiful village in the
heart of the Test Valley, and close to Stockbridge. Nine
gardens, most of which have never previously been seen by
the general public, plus the Village Allotments will be open
to visitors. Programmes will be on sale in the Village Hall
(Post Code: SO20 6DP for those with Sat Nav) and also at
one of the designated parking areas in the village. Watch out
for the signs.
Entry prices to all gardens (covering both days) are £6 for
Adults and £2 for Children aged between 5 and 16. Under
5’s go free. Teas will be served in the Village Hall on both
afternoons starting at 1.30 pm, where there will also be a
Plant Stall. A limited amount of free mini bus transport will be
available, if required, to take visitors up and down the village
and if you are lucky you might just be in time for a ride in
a pony and trap. Unfortunately it will not be possible for
dogs to enter any of the gardens. All proceeds are in aid of St
Mary’s Church, Longstock. The point of contact for queries
is Garry Hedley (Church Treasurer) on 01264 810284 or by
email:[email protected]. This event will be held on
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June from 1.30 - 5.30pm.
Visit the beautiful gardens this
Spring. Enjoy refreshments in the
newly refurbished Tea House:
Daisy’s at Houghton.
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NOW OPEN FOR 2015
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FO R U M | GARDEN
Objects of Desire
May is the month when normally if
you want to see what’s new in the
gardening world, Chelsea flower Show
is the place to go. However, a resident
of Hampshire recently pointed out to
Mike Hodges, Head Garden Designer
of Hambrooks, “You have brought
Chelsea to Hampshire!”
A touch of the authentic
Terracotta chimney pots create a focal point in
herbaceous borders of cottage gardens and cast iron
stags grace front doors or provide interest in a wide
expanse of lawn. Weather worn olive oil pots add
a touch of the authentic to areas laid with modern
decorative aggregates, while the smooth curvy lines
of a pair of white doves look spectacular against the
geometric lines of a modern garden.
New Levels
This Hampshire resident was visiting the sixteen show
gardens in Titchfield where Mike has been adorning
the show gardens with fabulous and individual
garden accessories. His selection of carefully chosen
highly desirable objects clearly show that garden
ornamentation has now reached new levels and you
are no longer restricted to the standard pots and
planters or classical statuary.
Imagination
Go Gothic
Mike says,” The trick is to find items that compliment
the style of garden whether it’s modern, traditional
or a large country garden and use your imagination to
make a real feature of it.”
You can buy crumbling Gothic arches to cover in
rambling roses or old apple crates to fill with summer
colour. Original French shutters used to decorate an
ordinary shed turn it from a functional building in your
garden into an attractive feature. Vintage items such
as metal prams and galvanised oval buckets serve as
containers for prolific planting combinations or make
small water gardens.
So, no need to visit Chelsea this year, just pop into
Hambrooks of Titchfield and see what objects of
desire you can find to grace your garden!
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CHURCH SERVICES
ST. PETER'S
ST. ANDREWS
Over Wallop
Mottisfont
10.00
 Sunday 3 May
09.30 Family
 Sunday 3 May
10.00
Communion
 Sunday 10 May
08.00 Holy Communion
 Sunday 17 May
09.30
Holy Communion
 Sunday 24 May
08.00
Holy Communion
 Sunday 31 May
09.30
Holy Communion
ST. ANDREW'S
Nether Wallop
 Sunday 3 May
08.00
Holy Communion
 Sunday 10 May
09.30
Holy Communion
 Sunday 24 May
09.30
Family Service
ALL SAINTS
CHURCH
Houghton
 Sunday 3 May
11.00
Family Service
with Baptism
 Sunday 17 May
11.00
Family
Communion
 Sunday 24 May
18.00
Evensong
 Sunday 31 May
09.30
Holy Communion
for the Benefice
ST. MARY'S
Broughton
ST. JAMES
Bossington
 Sunday 3 May
08.00
09.30
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
- Bossington
 Sunday 10 May
11.00
Holy Communion
for the Benefice,
Outdoor Service Bossington
Evensong
 Sunday 17 May
09.30
Holy Communion
 Sunday 24 May
11.00
Family
Communion
 Every Wednesday
09.30
Holy Communion
(Except May 13
when it will be
held at 09.30 on
May 14)
ST. STEPHEN'S
Sparsholt
 Sunday 31 May
 Sunday 10 May
 Every Wednesday
Chilbolton
08.00
10.00
 Sunday 3 May
 Friday 15 May
ST. PETER
 Sunday 17 May
 Sunday 3 May
 Sunday 24 May
 Sunday 10 May
 Sunday 31 May
 Sunday 17 May
 Sunday 24 May
ST. MARY THE
LESS
18.00
Benefice Evensong
 Sunday 10 May
10.00
Morning Prayer
 Monday 11 May
19.00
Christian Aid
Service
 Sunday 17 May
10.00
Family
Communion
 Sunday 24 May
10.00
Family Service
ST. MARY'S
Crawley
 Sunday 3 May
Family
Communion
Holy Communion
Welcome Worship
19.00
Christian Aid
Service
10.00
Matins
10.00
Family
Communion
11.00
Benefice Service
at Northwood
Park and
Celebration of
Alan Disher's
Ministry BBQ Lunch
10.15
Holy Communion
Spring Service at
St Mary's, Ashley
Holy Communion
Stockbridge
10.45
Matins
10.45
Parish
Communion
10.45
All Age Worship
10.45
Parish
Communion
 Every Tuesday
09.30 Said Holy Communion at
Rosalind Hill
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Stockbridge
 Sunday 10 May
ST. PETER &
HOLY CROSS
Wherwell
OLD ST. PETER
 Thursday 14 May
 Sunday 3 May
Stockbridge
 Sunday 17 May
 Sunday 17 May
 Sunday 10 May
08.00
 Sunday 24 May
 Tuesday 12 May
ST. MARY'S
 Sunday 17 May
 Sunday 3 May
 Sunday 24 May
08.00 Holy Communion
 Sunday 10 May
10.00
Morning Worship
10.00
Family
Communion
19.00
Christian Aid
Service
08.00
10.00
Holy Communion
4th Sunday
Worship with
Sunday School
ST. CATHERINE'S
Littleton
 Saturday 2 May
10.00
House
Communion
 Sunday 3 May
10.00
 Sunday 24 May
Family
Communion &
Sunday Club
Family
Communion
Pentecost Service
at Methodist
Chapel
18.00 ALiVE All
Age Worship
(Speaker
Archdeacon
Michael Harley)
08.00
15.00
09.30
14.30
09.30
 Sunday 24 May
10.00
10.00
 Sunday 17 May
Holy Communion
Family Service
Morning Worship
 Sunday 3 May
Family
Communion
18.00 Peace & Wholeness
08.00
09.30
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 Sunday 17 May
 Wednesday 6 May
Holy Communion
Westholme
 Saturday 9th May
16.00
Messy Church at
Littleton
Millenium Hall
 Sunday 10 May
10.00
Family
Communion
 Wednesday 13 May
19.00
Christian Aid
Service
10.00
18.00
Matins with
Holy Communion
Benefice Evensong
19.00
Christian Aid
Service
10.00
Family Service
ST. PETER & ST.
PAUL
Holy Communion
Longstock
09.30
09.30
Café Church
All Age Worship
 Sunday 17 May
09.15
Morning Worship
 Sunday 24 May
King's Somborne
09.15
 Sunday 3 May
 Sunday 31 May
10.00
Parish
Communion
 Sunday 10 May
08.00
10.00
Holy Communion
Education Sunday
Family Service
15.00 Rogation Sunday
Service at All
Saints, Little
Somborne
 Sunday 17 May
10.00
Parish
Communion
 Sunday 24 May
08.00
Holy Communion
Parish
Communion
10.00
Benefice
Communion
Service
ST. NICHOLAS
Leckford
 Sunday 3 May
08.00
Holy Communion
 Sunday 17 May
18.00
Evensong
FO R U M | FEATURE
HAMPSHIRE MUM
SPARKLES AND SPUDS
I
texted a photo to my friend, ‘You’re not actually going out in
daylight wearing those are you?, came her reply. Well of course
I wouldn’t! They were strictly for the privacy of my home. And
so it was, I skipped around the house happy in the knowledge
that no one would ever see them…
but then one day...
I was standing at the counter of our Market Town’s palace of
coffee and cake, as I ordered my usual coffee and ‘tiny’ slice, I
caught a glance of disbelief form a fellow coffee quaffer as her
eyes fell upon my bright blue, glitter encrusted brogues; such is
the comfort of my new secret foot attire that I had completely
forgotten to take them off and thus was caught in public.
I gave her a rye smile as if to say, “They are THE thing darling,
didn’t you know?” It was liberating. I felt like I’d ‘come out’ in the
shoe sense.’ My name is Sandra Pagan and I’m a sequin addict’.
Like many things in my life currently I conclude that my Magpie
tendency syndrome- being drawn to all things sparkly- is to do
with burgeoning old age. But the good thing is, I care not a jot
and now embrace my sparkles so, as long as it’s not raining – no
one wants soggy sequins- the blue shoes are on!
Even when I was squashed with others in the tiny Post Office
Collection depot the other day, a very nice man commented,
“Hey great shoes!”, I simply said they make an old woman very
happy, which indeed they do.
Mind you it could be worse, I could opt for killer heels but sadly
that’s not to be. I’ve got this knee you see, well in fact although
it pains me (literally) to say it, the bones and joints are not what
they were.
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sparkly shoes is good for the soul but not for the pain. So having
researched foods and supplements that would have the restorative
effect, a large lorry arrived delivering all my dietary needs excellent.
Then one day, while peeling spuds I remembered an octogenarian
(“My dear, I didn’t stop climbing ladders until I was 84!”) friend
extolling the virtues of the humble potato and the amazing
curative affect it had on her arthritis. She had produced a potato
from her pocket, which I took to be a fossil; she explained that she
had carried that humble spud in her pocket for over two months.
Far from going rotten or sprouting the potato had gone rock hard
and, she claimed, had rendered her completely pain free much to
the amazement of her consultant.
I examined the last tiny spud in the bag, it’s not like anyone would
miss it, so I slipped it into my pocket and there it stayed for a week
or more. ‘Spud’ my new BF came with me everywhere, we got
along just fine, no rotting or sprouting in fact quite the reverse he
was going wrinkled and hard.
Then I noticed, no pain. I was pain free! How could that be?
Wasn’t placebo because quite frankly it can’t work can it- the
humble spud, the cure-all for joint pain? But in my case, and that
of my friend, it would appear so.
People noticed the strange lump in my back pocket and although
they don’t believe it either, many have taken to carrying a potato
around and most have found relief from their aches and pains. It’s
like a private club, furtive looks left and right when we meet then,
“Have you still got your spud?”
The Husband has given up, “ You’re not still carrying that rotting
spud around are you?”
Stars I and II stare down at my shoes and simply shake their heads,
“You’re nuts Mum’.
It’s pathetic-everything hurts, whether walking, after driving,
getting up even lying flat at night. ‘Wear and tear’ the GP said,
Blimey, I’m only 53!
Perhaps they are right. When you’re old you are meant to wear
purple so they say. I much prefer to carry a potato and wear very
sparkly shoes, so there you go!
‘Heal thy self ’ was the order of the day, tripping around in
Sandra Pagan
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It will be a fantastic day out for the whole family with
plenty to do and see, whatever the weather. Whether you are
looking for a family day out with a difference, or to connect
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want to enjoy good music with beer and food thrown in, it's
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national bands, some of which appear at big festivals, will
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talks from leading speakers on practical, greener ways of
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Entrance Fee: £7.00 for adults (16+) & £3.00 for children
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This is where SERV comes in. SERV stands for Service by
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to Guildford. We are now known as SERV Wessex to better
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USEFUL INFORMATION
COMMUNITY
HALLS
Broughton Village Hall
Seating capacity of 120 and for catered
functions 100, together with two
meeting rooms, one for 20 people
the other for 40 people, each fitted
with a Sound Induction Loop System.
Entertainment licence and a licence
to sell alcohol with fully equipped
kitchen, bar and a winged stage. To
book contact Graham on 0844 800864
or [email protected]
Chilbolton Village Hall
Eastman's Field, Chilbolton, SO20
6AT. Can accommodate 125 seated
guests. A sound system is installed,
with an induction loop system, and
well equipped kitchen. Full disabled
access. Smaller meeting room and
stage in the main Hall. Bookings and
information telephone Kate Bollard
01264 860 524 or 07790 or email
[email protected]
Goodworth Clatford
Village Club
The club can cater for 100 people or
80 seated at tables. There is a full-sized
snooker table, fully fitted kitchen,
sound system and car parking. Contact:
07769 911305
Grateley War Memorial Hall
Station Road, Grateley SP11 8LG. The
hall has a capacity for up to 80 people
seated and has a stage, fully-equipped
kitchen, a toilet for the disabled and a
car park. Contact details: 07507 204619,
[email protected], www.grateley.
org.uk
Houghton Village Hall
Hall has a kitchen area, public
entertainment licence and disabled
access. 12 parking spaces. Bookings:
Tel: 01794 388008
King’s Somborne Village Hall
Recently refurbished Main Hall seating
120: dimmable lights. Proscenium stage.
Lighting bar. Speech sound system/
hearing loop. Live music and alcohol
licences. Main kitchen equipped for
100 place settings; hatch to main hall.
Jubilee room with attached kitchenette:
5 small round tables with chairs.
Committee room capacity for 16.
Pavilion with changing facilities;
showers. Ample parking. www.
thesombornes.org.uk/villagehall
Tel: 01794388009
Over Wallop Church Hall
In centre of village. Hall can seat 50.
Kitchen and car parking available.
Tel: 01264 782676
Stockbridge Town Hall
High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire.
Hall has a kitchen and an
entertainment licence. Now with lift
to the Upper Hall. Book at: www.
stockbridgetownhall.co.uk.
Tel: 07770 297175
Upper Clatford Village Hall
Our fully licensed hall has a capacity for
up to 120 seated theatre-style and 100
seated at tables, a fixed stage, good toilet
facilities, a separate Committee Room
for up to 15 people, kitchen and a
large car park. Bookings 01264 333248
or e-mail upperclatfordvillagehall@
hotmail.co.uk
Wallops Parish Hall
At Middle Wallop crossroads.
Recently refurbished, modern kitchen,
disabled access and car parking. Large
hall seats 150. Small hall/meeting room
seats 45. Entertainment licence. Details
at www.thewallops.net
Tel: 01264-783474
Sparsholt Memorial Hall
Recently refurbished- fully equipped
kitchen - Meeting room seats 20, Main
hall seats 140 - Sound system, portable
large stage, grand piano - car park disabled access and toilet, shower.
Bookings tel no: 01962 776129
Crawley Village Hall
Can seat 100 people. Licensed for
public entertainment. Details can be
found on www.crawleyvillagehall.co.uk.
Bookings Tel: 01962 776518
Wherwell Village Hall
Situated in Church Street, available to
hire at reasonable rate. Comfortable
seating for 120, kitchen, car park, bar
area off the main hall, access for loading
and unloading, winged stage, with
backstage dressing rooms and WC.
Bookings contact Julie Dickenson:
01264 861494
Littleton Village Hall
Main Hall with a maximum capacity of
200, a meeting room, a fully equipped
kitchen and a light airy foyer. The
Hall has modern toilets, including
disabled facilities. Outside patio area,
level access and ample car parking.
Premises Licence for entertainment and
for the sale of alcohol, a Performing
Rights Society Licence, and a sound
system, sound induction loop, and
Wi-fi connection.Visit: www.
littletonvillagehall.hampshire.org.
uk. Bookings contact - Hall Manager:
01962 888419 or email: littletonhall@
hotmail.co.uk
The new Kent Hill Scout and
Community Hall in Stockbridge
Situated behind the Grosvenor Hotel,
Stockbridge High Street. Facilities
include: sound system, hearinginduction loop, kitchen. Seating and
catering facilities available for up
to 50 people. The building is DDA
compliant with wheelchair access.
Parking for 2 cars immediately in front
of the hall. Free parking for guests
is available on the High Street.Visit:
www.stockbridgescouts.org. Email:
[email protected] or
call: 01264 811074
Lockerley & East Dean War
Memorial Hall
Main hall with maximum capacity of
144 for theatre seating or 120 seated at
tables, plus Annex and separate Meeting
Room. Stage, modern kitchen with
120 place settings, Wi-fi, Performing
Rights Society Licence, parking. Details
and bookings via www.lockerley.org.uk
or [email protected].
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
OTHER CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
 Kings Somborne
Twinning Association
Twinned with St Paul du Vernay, near
Bayeux. Contact: Wendy
Hartley - Tel: 01794 388742
 Longstock Garden Club
Peter Bramley: 01264 810432 or
Ada Rogers: 01264 810794
 RiVa - Dog Training
Kings Somborne.Val Kelsey Tel: 01794 388570
 The Upper Test Valley
Vintage Club
A club for people with interests in
vintage machines. Social meetings
at the Leckford Combine Club,
second Tuesday of the month
from October through to April,
8pm. Contact Chairman, David
Watts on: 01264 810421 www.
uppertestvalleyvintageclub.co.uk
 Chilbolton/Stockbridge
Beavers/Cub Scouts
Leigh Dance - Tel: 01264 811074
 Chilbolton Care Group
Graham Kelly: 01264 861020
 Wherwell History Group
Builds up an archive of local history
material and arranges monthly talks
and visits. Andrew Flanagan.
Tel: 01264 860560
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[email protected]
www.wherwellandchilbolton.info
 Winchester Churches
Nightshelter
20B Jewry Street, Winchester www.
wcns.org.uk. Offering hope and
support for the homeless. Volunteers
required mornings and evenings. Please
phone Liz Howe on 01962 862050.
 The Somborne &
District Society
A local history society. Lectures on the
fourth Wednesday each month at 8pm
in King’s Somborne village hall as well
as visits to historic houses and other
places of interest. Gordon Pearson:
01794 388662
 Royal National Lifeboat
Institution
Stockbridge & Upper Test Branch.
Chair: Tolley Taylor: 01256 893561
 Stockbridge & District Young
Farmers Club
Meets every other Thursday at the
Combine Club in Leckford. For young
people aged 10 to 26.You don't have to
be a farmer. Secretary:Victoria Brown
Tel: 07828 019624 victoria.s.brown@
hotmail.co.uk
 Stockbridge Evergreen
Chair: Joyce Compton - Tel: 01264
810898
 Stockbridge Lunch Club
Joyce Compton - Tel: 01264 81089
 Grateley Village Friends
For seniors in the village and
surrounding areas. Meet the first
Thursday of the month (except January
and February) from 2pm to 4pm in
Grateley War Memorial Hall, Station
Road, Grateley SP11 8LG. For more
info visit: www.grateley.org.uk
WOMEN'S
INSITUTES
 Chilbolton W.I.
Meets at Chilbolton Village Hall on the
third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm.
Contact: Sylvia Baker: 01264 860572
or Jenny Seddon 01264 861164.
 Goodworth Clatford W.I.
Meets on the third Tuesday in
Goodworth Clatford Village Club,
starting at 7.30. Contact Judy Gould
on 01264 363462 for more details.
 Houghton W.I.
Meets on the third Monday of every
month (except August) at 7.30 pm
in Houghton Village Hall. Contact:
Jane Anderton 01264 810928 or Julie
Harwood 01264 810314
 King's Somborne W.I.
King's Somborne W.I meets on the
second Wednesday of each month in
the Epworth Hall, King’s Somborne
(SO20 6NY) at 7.30pm. Further details
from Secretary Linda Aucock 01794
388542. http://hampshirewi.org.uk/
wi-page/kings-somborne-wi/
 Longstock & Leckford W.I.
Longstock and Leckford WI. Meets
every fourth Tuesday (except August
and December) at Stockbridge
Town Hall SO20 6HE. For more
information please ring: 01264 810603
or 01264 810150
 Somborne Sisterhood W.I.
Meet first Friday of the month, 8pm
King’s Somborne Village Hall (SO20
6PP). Do come and join us. Contact:
[email protected],
facebook.com/sombornesisterhood,
twitter.com/sombornesisters.
 Sparsholt W.I.
Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month
from 7.30pm in Sparsholt Memorial
Hall S0212NR. We enjoy a varied
programme of speakers and partake in
a diverse range of activities and outings.
Jane Purdue on 01962 881871
 Upper Clatford W.I.
Meets at King Edward VII Village
Hall, Upper Clatford on the third
Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm.
Contact: Cynthia Williams - Tel: 01264
366398.
 The Wallops W.I.
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the month - 7.30pm. Wallops Parish
Hall, Middle Wallop. Contact Chris
Thompson on Tel: 01264 782771 or
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FO R U M | FEATURE
JUST TURN IT OFF?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
W
hen I was young the worst thing you could say to your
parents was ‘I’m bored’. Their response was usually
along the lines of ‘well go and find something to dogo outside and play’.
Going swimming or to the cinema was a treat and, although it
really wasn’t that long ago, there were few facilities such as a dry ski
slope, go- kart track or ‘Go Ape’ trail locally - or the funds to pay
for it if there had been.
When we went off for walks or cycle rides I’m sure our parents
were content in the knowledge that we would return safely at
some point.
It’s not so very different now. I meet the word ‘bored’ with similar
advice that my parents gave me. Our kids play sports, can be bribed
to walk the dog, ride their bikes and go out with their friends.
But they have something we didn’t – electronic games and their
accompanying gadgetry. Whether on an X-box, laptop, tablet or
phone there seem to be more games available than there are ants
on the planet. It’s an industry that is worth 1.72 billion per year in
the UK alone.
The amount of time our young spend playing games on devices
various and the potential harm it can do them is well documented.
The affects ranging from concerns regarding lack of exercise, an
inability to differentiate between game violence and the real thing,
(i.e. people don’t come alive again) the stunting of conversational
skills and interaction with others, mood swings through to serious
addiction- playing for hours often into the night without realizing
or acknowledging how much time has passed.
But it’s not all bad news, research has shown that game playing
can increase dexterity and improve eye-hand co-ordination.
All children’s lives and many skills may well be embedded in
technology but I personally rue the day a games console arrived
at our house – needless to say it wasn’t bought by me. Yet I freely
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confess there have been times when the ‘electric nanny’ has saved
my bacon. On a wet and windy afternoon with a room full of
excitable boys, it may be the only resort you have left.
But when I stopped and actually looked at just how much time my
two were spending on games it was scary. Attempting to apply time
limits created so much angst it became a nightmare. Far too much
time spent negotiating how long they could play that it became
nonsense. The game console had taken us hostage. So I woke up
and got brave, (not sure why I say ‘brave’ but it is indicative of the
hold game playing has on our lives perhaps). I simply not only
turned it off but unplugged it too and now the console is now
gathering dust somewhere.
I expected the sky to fall in and prepared for battle but strangely
they appeared to be almost relieved. My eldest analysed the amount
of time ‘wasted’ playing and concluded that it was far too long.
My youngest became interested in just how much he would get
if he sold all the games. And of course that’s the other issue - the
amount of money spent on games over the years! I daren’t calculate
it.
My eldest now watches the BBC News, plays his guitar AND
revises more! While my youngest practices drums and guitar, is less
temperamental and keen to go out on dog walks, trains on the
exercise bike and wants to take up running.
It’s not as though they have sprouted wings and halos, they will still
play a sneaky game on their phones if they can, but the situation is
happily manageable.The wondrous tool that is the Internet is now
utilized as a mind enhancer not a brain number.
All in all it’s been a great decision. The kids are far more creative
and I think happier actually. As is family life.
So just turn it off?
What do you think?
GG.
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3. MIDDLE WALLOP, GRATELY
PG £725,000
With origins dating back to the 17th
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ample parking, and a self contained
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A superb, detached, 6 bed residence in excess of 4300 sq. ft. of
accommodation, idyllically positioned offering approx. 4.5 acres to
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FO R U M | NEWS & VIEWS
TEST VALLEY BOROUGH
COUNCIL NEWS
BUSINESS INCENTIVE GRANT
FOR PC REPAIR COMPANY
FLY-TIPPED WASTE IN VALLEY
PARK AND WEST WELLOW
T
est Valley Borough Council has awarded a £500 Business
Incentive Grant to local businessman Daniel Baker, in
recognition of his hard work setting up his computer
repair company.
Baker’s PC Repairs opened for business in 2014 and provides a
hardware and software repair service, primarily for individuals in
the Andover area. Daniel built the company from scratch and has
successfully turned a hobby into his livelihood.
Local ward member, Councillor Nigel Long, presented Daniel
with a cheque for £500 last month.
Councillor Long said: “Daniel has shown great enthusiasm and
dedication setting up Baker’s PC Repairs and his hard work is
paying off. It is clear that he has made full use of the resources he
has available to develop a great local business and I am delighted
to present him with this cheque. I wish him the best of luck for
the future.”
The council’s Business Incentive Grant is intended to make a
positive contribution towards the cost of starting a new business.
For more information, visit www.testvalley.gov.uk.
NEW KIOSK FOR WAR
MEMORIAL PARK
T
est Valley Borough Council has started work to build a
new kiosk in Romsey War Memorial Park this week.
The new building will be a large, modern hub for the public
to enjoy light refreshments in the park. A seating area will
be created in front of the building and flower beds will add
colour and soften the look of the new facility.
The kiosk will replace the existing building and allow the
public to continue enjoying the park alongside the River Test.
Community and Leisure Portfolio Holder, Councillor Tony
Ward, said:“The new kiosk will be a great improvement to the
park. The building will be open for more months of the year
to allow the public to enjoy refreshments including tea, coffee
and snacks. We are looking forward to providing the public
with this brand new facility.”
The work is due to be completed in time for the school
summer holidays. The park’s existing toilets will be closed
while the work is carried out but temporary facilities will be
available. Drawings of the plans are available to view on the
Council’s website at www.testvalley.gov.uk.
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T
est Valley Borough Council is appealing for information
following three incidents of fly-tipping in Valley Park and
an incident in West Wellow where 50 tyres were dumped.
The first fly-tip in Valley Park took place on 5 February, followed
by two more on 16 and 17 March. In each case the waste was
dumped along the Castle Lane cycle path at the entrance to the
Great Covert woods, adjacent to Sandringham Close. The tyres
were dumped in Wellow Ford on 18 March.
The council’s environmental enforcement team wants to know if
any local residents witnessed the fly-tipping incidents, or have any
information that may help their investigation.
Environmental portfolio holder, Councillor Graham Stallard,
expressed his concern regarding these fly-tip incidents. He
said: "I am absolutely disgusted that anyone could fly-tip waste.
The most recent incident in Valley Park saw 5.5 tonnes of waste
dumped, which is appalling. It is a criminal offence and we will
do everything we can to ensure those responsible are brought
to justice. The locations are isolated, but somebody could have
seen something and I would urge anyone with any information
to come forward. We are asking for help as fly tipping is illegal,
dangerous and expensive to clear up and we need to put a stop
to it.”
If you witnessed the incidents, or have any information that might
assist the investigation, please contact the council’s environmental
service on 01264 368000. Any communication will be treated in
strict confidence. All reported fly-tipping incidents are followed
up with a view to prosecution, with the maximum penalty
currently £50,000 and / or imprisonment.
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TEST VALLEY BOROUGH
COUNCIL NEWS
PROJECTS SET TO BENEFIT
FROM HAVE YOUR SAY
FUNDING ANNOUNCED
P
rojects in Test Valley to benefit from a share of Hampshire
County Council’s Have Your Say grant funding have
been announced.
More than 1,200 people across the borough voted to decide
which projects would receive a slice of £17,500. The money
was split between the north and south of Test Valley and residents
were asked to vote for their top five projects.
In the north of the borough the public voted for funding
to be shared between:
• Andover Young Carers, Giving young carers the chance
to be children (awarded £2,000)
• Andover Food Bank, Fresh on Fridays
(awarded £1,903.50)
• Chilbolton Parish Council, Save our Shop
(awarded £2,000)
• Andover and District Mencap, Play and Chat at the Ark
(awarded £1,600)
• The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire,
Carer Support (awarded £1,500)
In the south of the borough the public voted for funding
to be shared between:
• Jane Scarth House Romsey Cancer Support, The
Mindfulness Project (awarded £1,500)
• St. Francis School, Community Allotment
(awarded £1,685)
• Youth In Romsey, Success in Apprenticeships
(awarded £2,000)
• Youth In Romsey, Allsorts Youth Club
(awarded £1,800)
• Romsey Town Council, Romsey Christmas Lights
(awarded £1,500)
Councillor Ian Carr, leader of Test Valley Borough Council and
chairman of Test Valley Partnership, which is the organisation
responsible for allocating the funds locally, said: “I would like
to say a massive thank you to all those who took the time to
submit bids and place their votes. Congratulations to all those
who successfully secured funding. I hope the money helps to
make a real difference to the projects, groups and residents that
are set to benefit from it.
“The County Council’s Have Your Say scheme is all about
handing over responsibility to our local communities to decide
what’s most important to them, and I am delighted to see such a
great range of initiatives receiving funding.”
Councillor Andrew Joy, Hampshire County Council’s executive
member for communities and partnerships, said: “The Have Your
Say scheme has given people a real voice in how money is spent
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in their local area and has provided an opportunity for local grass
roots community projects to be supported.The core principles of
the scheme are to identify and respond to community needs by
enabling residents to select funding opportunities and decide on
the grants to be allocated.
“Districts across Hampshire have already benefited from this
scheme through grants awarded over the last three years, and these
awards have really helped to strengthen these local communities
by drawing people together and giving ownership through the
decision-making process.”
AUGUSTA PARK
GEOCACHE HUNT
D
o you live on
or near to
Augusta Park,
Andover and want
to spend a fun and
family-friendly
few
hours taking part in a
geocache treasure hunt?
Open Space art project
will be hosting a hi-tech treasure hunt retracing the ancient
pathways of the landscape. Geocaching is a special treasure hunt
using GPS, a phone and the geocaches themselves – mini boxes
hidden in the landscape containing clues. Residents from the
Augustians over 50s group and Crafty Chatters have created
special objects to include in the boxes. Bring your own small
object to exchange (minimal value) and take part in a new way to
explore the environment around you.
The trail starts at 10.30am from the Community Centre in
Augusta Park and finishes in the same location at approximately
3pm for free tea and cakes. A parallel sensory trail will also ensure
that the event is accessible to all. The event is part of a range of
exciting art activities planned for Augusta Park from now until
the end of May, which are designed to involve the community
in the creation of two public art commissions for the area. The
project will be facilitated by Salisbury-based artist Laurence
Dube-Rushby.
Laurence is an associate artist of Test Valley Arts Foundation and
she has been commissioned by TestValley Borough Council to lead
the project. She is experienced in creating ambitious community
projects and public consultations involving art as a way to create
a sense of place and identity. Laurence said: “During the project,
we are inviting all residents to consider how art might enhance
the life at Augusta Park, enrich the community and help create
a sense of place. The project will help define what the residents
want from two public art works which will be commissioned for
the estate later this year.”
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
PRE-SCHOOLS &
PLAYGROUPS
 Acorn Pre-School - Lockerley
A small rural pre-school with strong
links to local primary schools. Please
call: 01794 342441 to make an
appointment.
 Army Air Corps Pre-School
Middle Wallop: Tel: 01264 784381
 The Barn Nursery Over Wallop
Small cosy nursery (max 6 children). 3
hr sessions. Many activities. Willa Franks:
01264 782007 or 07831 368244. willa@
thefranksfamily.co.uk
 Broughton Pre-School
Providing flexible hours, Mon to Fri, for
children aged 2-5 in our purpose built
lodge and all weather outdoor play area
and garden. Tel: 01794 301286 (school
hours) www.broughtonpreschool.com
 Broughton Toddlers
Playgroup for the under 5s. We have
a craft activity each week, play games
and sing songs. We meet at Broughton
Village Hall every Monday (2-3:30pm)
during term time. Tel: 01794 301599
 Chilbolton Pre-School
Chilbolton: Tel: 01962 760488
Sam Inglis: 07919 130 777
 Littleton Pre-school
A community run pre-school set in
the Millennium Memorial Hall and
surrounding grounds for 2-4 year olds.
Open Monday, Thursday, Friday 8.3012.15 and Wednesday 8.30-3.00pm
with flexible drop off and pick up times.
Contact Carol Mortimer on: 077659
16006. www.littletonpreschool.com
 My Little Explorers Forest
School
An Ofsted registered setting based in
private woodland at Farley Mount
for pre-school age children who love
exploring and being outdoors! For more
details go to www. mylittleexplorers.
co.uk or contact Sam Victoria on 07766
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 The Sombornes Pre-School
Independent, OFSTED registered
pre-school offering education through
play in a friendly, informal setting for
children aged 2 to school age.Visit
www.thesombornespreschool.org for
session times and more info call: 07530
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 Tytherley Twinkletoes
playgroup
Parents, carers and toddlers 'stay-andplay' group, run by West Tytherley
School. Songs, creative play, nature
walks, games, refreshments. Wednesdays
in term time, 9.30 - 11.00 am in West
Tytherley village hall. Contact: Kim
or Jessie 01794 340 338 or admin@
west-tytherley.hants.sch.uk for more
information.
SPORTS &
FITNESS
 Broughton Bounders
Running Club
SEAA/EA affliated running club
covering the Mid-Test Valley villages,
new members welcomed. Melvin Vayle:
01794 301437
 Broughton Short Mat
Bowls Club
Broughton Village Hall. Tuesdays, 2.30
to 4.30pm, September through to April.
All are welcome to come, including
those who have not played bowls before.
Bowls are available if you do not posess
a set, members will be willing to help
you start. Please wear soft shoes. For
more information: Jim McDonald:
01794 301490. Nigel Ottley: 01794
301511. John Perry: 01794 301466.
 Broughton Youth Football
We run a friendly village youth football
club that competes in the Testway Youth
League. If you are interested or would
like to know more, please contact Nick
Mabey: 01794 301209, [email protected]
Wednesday evenings (depending on age
group) at Upper Clatford sports fields
6-7.15pm. Tel: 01264 364106 or 07833
614429 for more information.
 Wherwell Playing Fields
Sean Hutton (Chair) Tel: 01264 860443
ARTS & CRAFTS
 Broughton Floral Club
Meets on the first Wednesday of the
month at 7.30pm. Tel: 01794 516289
 Embroiderers Guild
Andover Branch: We meet 7.30pm
on the third Monday of every month,
except August, in the Priory Hall, Love
Lane, (St John Ambulance), Andover
SP10 2AB - next to the Wolversdene
Club. We also hold workshops in
Goodworth Clatford Village Club every
other month. www.andoverembroid
erersguildco.uk or Tel: 01264 364688
 Hampshire Woodcarvers
We meet at Timsbury Memorial Hall
on the first Sunday of each month from
10:00 to 4:00. Experienced Woodcarvers
and those interested in learning are
welcome. Tools, wood and tuition
available for Newcomers. Contact John
Tybjerg: Tel: 01425 470906 or www.
hampshirewoodcarvers.blogspot.com
 The Fly Dressers’ Guild
John Leatherly - Tel: 01264 364850
Ron Dodson - Tel: 01264 810169
 St Mary's Church,
Broughton, Flowers:
Gabrielle Tait – Tel: 01794 301 823
 Stockbridge Church Flowers
Angela McMeekin - Tel: 01264 810236
 Test Valley Turners
For wood turners of all levels, from
novice to professional. Meets every third
Monday evening at Longstock Village
Hall. Contact Graham Barnard - Tel:
01962 851979
 Chilbolton Badminton Club
Jill Lord Tel: 01264 860667
DRAMA
 Chilbolton Short Mat
Bowls Club
Meets every Monday 8-10pm at
Chilbolton Village Hall. Deb & Richard
Richardson - Tel: 01264 861082
 Broughton Amateur
Dramatic Group – BADG
A non-profit-making organisation that
exists for the enjoyment and education
of all those with an interest in live
performances of all types. Chair: Jeremy
Quitman - Tel: 01794 301754
 CTC South Hampshire
Easy rides, day rides, social events and
more. Tel: 01962 864479
www.southhampshirectc.org.uk
 Chilbolton Players
Contact Richard Richardson on
Tel: 01264 861082
www.chilboltonplayers.org.uk
 Sprat and Winkle Professional
childcare and education
Test Valley based with 16 places, day
care, pre school, after school and holiday
care. Providing flexible hours, qualified
and experienced staff.Visit www.
spratandwinkle.co.uk or call Jennie on
01264 860671
 Littleton Tennis Club
Tennis for all the family, competitive
and social. 6 hard courts, 2 of which
are floodlit and a clubhouse. For more
information visit:www.littletontennis
club.co.uk. Contact the coach on:
[email protected]
 Stockbridge Pre-School
A well established Pre-school with
new facilities including an all weather
outdoor play area. We provide flexible
hours to children from 2 years to school
age. For further information or to
arrange a visit - Tel: 01264 811772
 St. Mary Bourne Short Mat
Bowls Club
St. Mary Bourne Village Hall. Thursdays
from 2.30 to 4.30pm and also 7 to 9pm
from Sept to Apr. Experienced players
or beginners welcome - just wear flat
shoes - bowls available. Contact: Jan
Underwood - 01264 738458
 Stockbridge Amateur
Dramatic Society (SADS)
Chair: Mark Frank Tel: 01264 810562.
Vice-chair: Debbie: Tel: 01264 810147
www.stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk
 Stockbridge Football Club
[email protected]
 African Drumming - Part
of Broughton Tradtional Arts
Group (BTAG)
Meet fortnightly on Thursday evenings
at St Mary's church, Broughton. No
experience necessary. Come and
discover the benefits of drumming!
Lynda Middleton: 01794 388002
 The Wallops Pre-School
We are a friendly and professional preschool, fully Ofsted registered, providing
quality care and education for 2-4 year
olds, from 9.15am to 3pm in Wallop
Primary School grounds. Contact:
Sarah Hayward: 01264 782051 or
[email protected]
 Wallops Under 5s Playgroup
Mothers and toddlers group meets on
Fridays at Wallops Parish Hall.
Tel: 01264 781635
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 Water Meadow
Children's Centre
Stockbridge Primary School, Old
London Road, Stockbridge, SO20 6EJ.
Tel: 01264 811089 Fax: 01264 810134
[email protected]
www.childrenssociety.org.uk
 Stockbridge
Recreation Ground
Chair: Dave Webb - Tel: 01264 810819
Sec: Dave Barnes - Tel: 01264 810516
 Upper Clatford Youth
Football Club
Training weekly on Tuesday and
 Clatford Amateur Dramatic
Society (CADS)
Chairman: Cliff Tucker Tel: 01264
324513. Secretary: Ann Buckley Tel:
01264 365506
MUSIC & DANCE
 Andover Town Band
A newly formed brass band. Open to
all; beginners and beyond. If you are
interested in joining us; beginner or
experienced, contact: 01264 324056
 Andover Music Club
At the Lights Theatre, Andover. We
present 6 concerts every season.
Tickets for individual concerts, or an
annual membership for all concerts
are available, discounting the single
ticket price. Membership available at
each concert at pro rata cost for the
season. For concerts, ticket prices and
membership; www.andovermusicclub.
co.uk Secretary Karen Coffin
Tel: 0845 269 1812
 Bell Ringing at Sparsholt
Meet Mondays at the church from
7.30-9pm. Call Tower Secretary Jenny
Watson on: Tel: 01962 808167 email:
[email protected]
 Bell Ringing, Kings Somborne.
Practise night Monday's. 7.30 - 9pm.
Just turn up or contact Tower Captain,
Sue Spurling. Tel: 01794 388266
 Romsey Choral Society
RCS is an aspirational auditioned
choir which presents three concerts
a year, two of which are given in
the historic Romsey Abbey. Further
singing opportunities include - carol
singing, weddings and other ad-hoc
events. We love new singers who add
their own musicianship, life experience
and singing voice to an already special
blend. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday
evenings in term time from 7.30pm –
9.30pm at Romsey Baptist Church, Bell
Street, Romsey SO51 8GW. For more
details see www.romseychoral.org.uk
or call 07780 682316.
 Test Valley Brass
Andover's long established brass
band.Weekly rehearsals and a
varied programme of concerts and
engagements. Contact secretary@
testvalleybrass.co.uk
 Wherwell Singers
Dale Webb: Tel: 01264 860074
www.wherwellsingers.org
VETERANS
 Royal Air Force Association
Ben Warren Tel: 01264 810522
 Royal British Legion
(Houghton Branch) Chair: Clive
Mantell Tel: 01264 810804. Secretary:
John Gale Tel: 01962 760225 Poppies: A
McMeekin Tel: 01264 810236
 Royal British Legion
Womens Section
(Stockbridge Branch) Secretary: Joyce
Compton Tel: 01264 810898
OTHER CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
 Broughton Twinning
Association
Twinned with Sauve in the South of
France, contact president: Dave Evans:
Tel: 01794 301194 Secretary:Victoria
Barrett Tel: 01794 301062
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HAMPSHIRE FARMERS’
MARKETS CELEBRATES
NATIONAL PICNIC WEEK
have produced the food, get to sample the food and to enjoy
the vibrant market atmosphere,” continued Alex Handford.
“Visitors to our markets are also pleasantly surprised by
how affordable our produce is and we regularly do price
comparison surveys to ensure good value, plus we have
special offers on the day and on our website.”
There is always a wide range of delicious picnic produce
at each market including award winning cheeses, delicious
pickles and chutney, smoked trout, fruit, vegetables, salads, sun
drenched tomatoes, fresh caught fish from the Solent waters
and award winning sausages. There are also sweet treats too
with homemade cakes, fudge and soft seasonal fruits such as
strawberries, which make a perfect end to a picnic.
“Many of our shoppers enjoy their own picnic as they shop
in the market, gazing, sampling and tasting as they wander
around, enjoying a breakfast bap or some cheese and artisan
bread or from our wide range of to go foods,” continued Alex
Handford. “A visit to the market is a lovely way to spend a
Sunday morning and where picnic planners can come and
gather up all they need for their picnics.”
M
ost of us have happy memories of family and friends'
picnics from our childhood or as adults, bringing
together the important people in our lives to enjoy
our favourite foods in beautiful places.
Hampshire not only has an abundance of beautiful places to
hold picnics, it also has an abundance of award winning local,
in season, fresh produce - with a vast range available all in
one place, from the renowned Hampshire Farmers’ Markets,
a community, not for profit organisation that supports local
producers, the rural economy and helps to protect rural
employment.
For more information about the Hampshire Farmers’
Markets - held in Winchester and also their other markets
at Petersfield, Romsey, Alton, Emsworth, Southsea and
Ringwood each month, and additional Summer Food
Festivals at Southampton Bedford Place on 21st June and
The Southsea Food Festival on 19th July visit: www.
hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
ALRESFORD WATERCRESS
FESTIVAL
The Hampshire Farmers’ Markets will be celebrating National
Picnic Week from 13th - 21st June and Alex Handford, the
HFM Business Manager commented: “We have such a wide
selection of delicious food at our markets that are perfect
picnic hamper fillers, with our award winning cheeses, handmade pies, quiches, pastries, artisan breads, cakes, fruit, salads,
all kinds of meat, game, fish, vegetarian options and locally
produced wine, beer and juices.”
Picnic shoppers can find all they need for a memorable day
out by strolling around the stalls at one of the Hampshire
Farmers’ Market held at Petersfield, Romsey,Alton, Emsworth,
Southsea and Ringwood each month, with Winchester
holding fortnightly mid-month and end of the month
markets. The vibrant market atmosphere and colourful stalls
attract shoppers who can see, sample and savour the wide
range of high quality produce on offer - all local, seasonal,
fresh and fully traceable, with every producer having to meet
the strict high criteria set down by the Hampshire Farmers’
Markets.
“Anyone who wants to plan a picnic can also have a lot of
fun coming to our markets to shop, meet the people who
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O
n Sunday 17th May 2015, this nationally acclaimed
annual festival brings together the local community
and food lovers from far and wide to celebrate
watercress - the superb locally grown, delicious and versatile
crop.
Alresford was voted Country Life's 'Favourite Market Town'
in the South-East. So it is no surprise that the entire centre of
New Alresford in Hampshire becomes a huge street festival,
Music and dance are central to the festival, so find time to enjoy
performances by the bands, Morris dancers and local school
children.
• CAFE
One of the main highlights of the festival is the street cavalcade
at 10.30am with jazz musicians, Morris dancers and local school
children accompanying the Watercress King and Queen who sit
atop a horse and cart. The children will be distributing the first
of the season’s watercress harvest to festival-goers.
Pulled lamb,
tuna steak,
falafel or
classic
beef...
Throughout the day, entertainment is provided by the many
musicians and performers and there are activities for children
of all ages, including circus skills workshops, face painting and a
petting farm.
Which one
will you
choose?
If you have time, you might also like to visit the medieval
Soke Bridge at the bottom of Broad Street and take a look at
Alresford’s historic Fulling Mill and the Eel House found on a
short walk along the banks of the picturesque River Arle.
We look forward to meeting you on Sunday 17th May 2015 and
hope that you will be delighted with what the festival and the
town of New Alresford have to offer.
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with Hampshire Farmers' Market and others creating a large
food market showcasing the very best local producers.
If you're interested in arts, crafts, jewellery and clothing, items for
house and garden, you'll find them and much else besides in the
large festival market.
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FO R U M | FOOD & DRINK
HAMPSHIRE
HOGS
THE FORUM SEEKS OUT
INDEPENDENT HAMPSHIRE
FOOD, WINE AND ALE
PRODUCERS
H
ampshire born, Hampshire bred. Strong in the arm
and thick in the head, so the saying goes. Strong
in the arm for sure, but thick in the head? I don’t
think so! Across Hampshire local producers are creating
the most traditional, delicious and exciting products.
In a new column the Forum seeks out our very own
independent Hampshire food, wine and ale producers.
We find out the story behind their passion for excellence
and celebrate produce that is putting Hampshire on the
culinary map.
We start this celebration with a pop as we visit the
beautifully situated Danebury Vineyards and chat to Faith
in the estate office, the manager, Patrick and marketing
manager Caroline, who has placed Danebury wines at
prestigious outlets throughout Hampshire and in London.
It is a privately owned estate located near Stockbridge, in
the heart of Hampshire, on the paddocks of what was a
famous nineteenth-century racehorse training yard. The
vineyards cover seven acres of sheltered, south-facing fields
on chalk and flint-stone soil.
Our long summer days allow for maximum ripening,
strong fruit flavours and a balanced level of acidity, and the
chalk and flint soil, characteristic of the region, lends the
wine its minerality.
We are proud that the quality of our wine is reflected by
the awards they have won at international wine tasting
competitions and that our wines are poured in some of
the top establishments in Hampshire, and London.”
I asked Caroline and Faith about their particular favourites:
they chose ‘Cossack’, a vintage brut sparkling wine which
is made from a blend of Auxerrois and Rulander grapes, in
the traditional method of fermentation in the bottle, then
laid on its lees for four years. This fabulous fizz is ideal for
summer meals, to drink on its own, or for celebrations,
it’s perfect.
And now the warmer weather is on its way - Madeleine
Angevine, which was awarded a Commended medal
in the Sommelier Wine Awards 2014. It’s made from a
white grape originating in the Loire Valley and suited to
the cooler English climate, and produces an elegant fruity
wine with a flowery nose. It’s crisp and dry and is an ideal
accompaniment for summer seafood, or just sipping in the
sunshine. The great news is, the 2011 vintage currently
on sale has only 94 calories for a 175ml glass, so you really
can spoil yourself!
Patrick explained: “Our first vines were planted in 1988
and today we produce our flagship vintage brut sparkling
wine ‘Cossack’, two varietal still white wines Madeleine
Angevine and Schönburger, and the Danebury Reserve,
a blend of all our grape varieties. Although England is
on the very fringes of the wine producing regions of the
world, we can produce outstanding and distinct wines.
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You can buy Danebury wines from ‘Wine Utopia’ 4 St.
Thomas St, S023 9HE, Winchester (01962 706666).
For more information about Danebury Vineyards, visit
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FO R U M | FEATURE
HAMPSHIRE
PEOPLE
S P E A K S TO JAC K S T E I N
J
ack Stein is a man on the move. When not working
hard in the newly opened ‘Rick Stein’ restaurant in
Winchester he is travelling, not only to and from
Cornwall, but all over the world sourcing new and
exciting ways to cook food.
The ‘Stein philosophy’ seems to be:- fantastic fresh food cooked
simply and to perfection so that we get a whole range of
exciting flavours. Would you add to that statement?
I’ve tried to disprove this by experimenting with more
complicated styles of cooking and quite quickly realised my
family were right.
The Forum manages to catch a moment or two in Jack’s busy
schedule to talk about his obvious passion for food and his
excitement for cooking ‘live at this years’ Alresford Watercress
Festival.
What drew you to Hampshire?
My brother and his family live in Winchester and have always
raved about the produce from Hampshire and the New Forest.
After visiting over the last decade, it was an obvious choice.
Do you have a favourite place here?
My brother got married in a beautiful place called Preshaw
Estate - that is filled with great memories for me.
What is your mantra for life?
“It’s better to have complicated simplicity than just being
simply complicated” – that’s basically Rick’s “fresh fish, simply
cooked” motto updated!
What three things couldn’t you do without?
My cocker spaniel, Bocca, the ocean and travel.
We hear a great deal about the ‘signature dish’ of a professional
chef, but when you’re not working what is the dish you enjoy
cooking just for you?
Ruby Red sirloin on the bone with baked potato and tomato,
basil and mozzarella salad – it’s a random combination but my
comfort food.
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Recently my husband attended a seafood cookery day down in
Padstow (which was fabulous); they had a long discussion about
the use of salt in cooking. Do you see salt as the bad boy of the
ingredients world?
The best way to use salt, is to use unrefined sea salt and to add
it at every stage of cooking as this reduces the overall amount
that you have to use. You need to layer up the flavours to get
the best combination.
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This year for the first time you are kindly coming to demonstrate
at the Alresford Watercress Festival, do you enjoy cooking for a
live audience?
Yes I love it – my style is quite rambling, but I find it very
easy to talk to a crowd and share my enthusiasm for cooking.
I’m really looking forward to demoing at Alresford Watercress
Festival for the first time.
You have a BSc in Psychology and a MA in Ancient History
has cooking totally taken over from those interests?
Absolutely not, I use psychology on a day-to-day basis at work
and my ancient history degree informs my future direction in
terms of historical cooking methods
Can you remember the first dish you cooked for your
mum and dad?
I made them hummus when I was 12 and working at The
Seafood Restaurant, Padstow. That’s our flagship restaurant
which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
How important do you think it is to educate children how to
cook and install a love of fresh ingredients?
Extremely important – we are actively involved in Cornwall
working with local schools to teach healthy eating and cooking
with our ‘adopt a school’ project. We are currently introducing
our Winchester team to this project so we can bring this to
Winchester too.
What next for Jack Stein?
I’m currently working with a local farmer on an exciting
project in Padstow, so watch this space!
Having travelled so extensively, Europe, the Far East and
Australia have you found anywhere that you would like to settle
permanently, and what brings you back to the UK?
I’d love to buy some land in Northern Sumatra as the surf is
epic, the people are lovely and it’s so peaceful, but I would never
want to move from the UK permanently.
With Jack’s boundless energy, passion and enthusiasm he’ll soon
have another success on his hands.
What is the style of cooking that informs most of your dishes?
British World food – bringing world flavours to British
ingredients.
Cooking is now such a life-style phenomena with so many
brilliant amateur chefs how do you ensure that you continue to
be fresh and innovative?
Constantly visiting new suppliers and travelling to see how
other food cultures create flavours etc.
Having just opened a beautiful restaurant in Winchester are you
missing coastal life?
I split my time between Winchester and Cornwall so just spend
twice as many hours in the sea when I get home!
You too may have a chance to meet Jack Stein at the Alresford
Watercress Festival on Sunday 17th May where he will be
cooking live in the Festivals outdoor kitchen in Broad Street.
GG.
For more information on Jack Stein visit: www.rickstein.com
For more information on the Watercress Festival visit:
www.watercressfestival.org
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FO R U M | NEWS & VIEWS
NEWS &
VIEWS
THE SPITFIRE SUMMER IS
UPON US
by 1300 hours, the 13 Spitfires had shot down 13 enemy aircraft.
In fact, No 609 became the first Spitfire squadron to destroy
100 enemy aircraft and most of the pilots and groundcrew were
reservists.
Everyone in Britain was engaged in the Battle of Britain. The
Test Valley was no exception. The famous legless fighter ace,
Group Captain Douglas Bader is often quoted for his deep and
meaningful comment that it wasn’t just Fighter Command who
won the Battle but everyone in Britain played a part.
In Andover, a factory was fabricating low-loader trailers to collect
damaged Spitfires and Hurricanes so they could be repaired
and other companies from Basingstoke to Newbury, Andover
to Southampton built components. At one time in 1941, there
were over a hundred small businesses in Hampshire contributing
to the Spitfire production lines in Hursley, Salisbury, Reading
and Trowbridge.
The Andoverian - a Spitfire Mk Vb
T
his year marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain,
when southern England in particular, responded to the
song of the Merlin engine as Spitfires and Hurricanes of
RAF Fighter Command took to the sky against the might of
Hitler’s Luftwaffe.
From June until October, the skies of Britain will again be
echoing to the sounds of the Merlin engine but this time in a
far more peaceful guise as lovingly restored fighters display for
the wonderment of a new generation. This is the last year when
there are likely to be veterans still capable of public appearance,
so it is especially poignant.
The Test Valley played its part in those long off days of 1940.
The airfield at Middle Wallop had only recently been brought
into service as a fighter base and despite having no bricks and
mortar accommodation for the groundcrew, fighters were daily
in action. It hosted Spitfire, Hurricane and Blenheim squadrons
for the day and night defence of southern England.
RAF Middle Wallop was termed a sector station charged with
the defence of Southampton docks, the Portland naval base and
the route to the Midlands. Its fighters would sometimes deploy
to Warmwell in Dorset on bright summer mornings and at
other times, the Spitfires would hurry to the western suburbs of
London in a bid to protect the Capital.
Amongst the famous units which flew from Middle Wallop was
No 609 (West Riding) Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force which
had been raised in the 1930s and manned by local Yorkshire
families. By the time, the Battle of Britain was in full swing,
it represented the cosmopolitan mix of Fighter Command and
boosted three American volunteers, at least two Poles and an
Armenian aristocrat.
On 13 August 1940, thirteen Spitfires flew to protect Portland
Harbour against the dive-bombing attacks by German Stukas and
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By early 1941, after the Supermarine Spitfire factory was badly
damaged by German bombs, production had been dispersed.Test
flying and development was carried out at a number of sites,
including Chattis Hill, near Stockbridge.This former First World
War airfield had been taken over by Supermarine and some new
buildings erected in the neighbouring woods. For the rest of
the war, it was the scene of Spitfire development with fighters
delivered from here to the Royal Air Force.
By late 1940, the charismatic Minister for Aircraft production,
Lord Beaverbrook was rallying local communities to save
their pennies for the war effort. Through a chance comment
in a Jamaican newspaper, Beaverbrook happened to say that it
cost £5000 to build a Spitfire; it didn’t but the figure stuck.
The whole concept took off and people started ‘Spitfire Funds’
across the country and some 1500 presentational Spitfires were
‘bought’ by funds, often administered by the local newspaper.
The Mayor of Andover quickly set up a Spitfire Fund in Andover
in September 1940. By the following May, the townspeople and
those from the surrounding villages had collected £5514 14s 7d;
this was enough to ‘buy’ a presentational to be named after the
town and it was christened The Andoverian.
The Andoverian started its service life with No 118 Squadron at
RAF Ibsley, in the Test Valley near Romsey, flying anti-shipping
strikes and operations into Occupied France with Spitfire Mk Vb
fighters. During the next four years, The Andoverian served the
country well including participation in the infamous Channel
Dash when the Germans slipped two heavy cruisers from France
to Germany; being flown by the courageous Poles and later
served with the Royal Navy.
Test Valley has much of which to be proud.
- Paul Beaver
Paul Beaver is an aviation historian and pilot based in Goodworth
Clatford. His latest book 'Spitfire People' is published by Evro on
18 June. He is signing copies and speaking at the Chalke Valley
History Festival on 28 June and is working with the Museum
of Army Flying at Middle Wallop to create a Battle of Britain
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Collage with Rachel Reynolds
Wednesday 13 May: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Enjoy creating a series of beautiful paper collages, finishing with a
mini block canvas collage artwork. Found objects, papers and collected
memorabilia will be the inspiration. Painting, printing, tearing and
sticking will all be involved! £58. All materials provided, which includes
box canvases, papers & paints. Suitable for all levels. Max. 12 students.
Rachel will also be running this workshop on 21 October.
T
he relationship between master and dog, if prescribed, would
cut the National Health’s need to prescribe anti-depressants!
So says artist Paula Vize, who is gearing up to open her
Longparish studio between May 2 and May 24 as part of North
Hampshire Open Studios.
“A meeting with the owner and their dog means that I get to know
the relationship between the two and if the dog is a family pet, or
working dog,” she explains. “I discuss the media and often people
come with fixed ideas about wanting watercolour for instance, and
change this on seeing the dynamic acrylics and oils that I do. It's a
working relationship and always different.”
But Paula, a versatile artist, also produces commissions of other
subjects. “Children are such fun to paint too as they have spectacularly
glowing faces. Sounds corny but the innocence is great to put down
on paper. It used to terrify me but I know now that if I do not reduce
the buyer to tears on unveiling, I have probably failed. I am glad they
are tears of joy!”
Visitors to Paula’s open studio will be treated to her paintings of
zebras, only just completed together with long paintings of herds or as
a dyptic and on vibrant yellow and white. “They are happy paintings,”
she says. “This follows my giraffes and large mad chickens that were
exhibited at the Royal College of Art last year. I am about to embark
on some saner subject matter such as commissions of Border Terriers
and wildlife subjects. Pastels calm me down a bit.”
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Felted Bookcovers with Sarah Waters
Sunday 17 May: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Make a seamless book cover using wet and needle felting techniques.
This workshop is about design, colour mixing and the use of pre-felts to
produce your own unique cover. If time allows the students may like to
embellish with stitching. £55. Please ask for a materials list from Rum’s
Eg. Suitable for all levels of experience. Max. 12 students.
A Book Full of Prints with Tozzy Bridger
Wednesday 3rd June: 10.30am - 4.30pm
A full day of printmaking to create your own artist book capturing a
range of prints. £57.All materials provided but please bring any images to
work from and an apron or old shirt. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Max 12 students.
Life Drawing with Jane Price
Sunday 7 June: 10am - 1pm
An opportunity to improve your artistic skills in this one-off workshop,
through drawing the human form in a relaxed and encouraging
environment. £38. Please bring an A2 cartridge sketch pad, charcoal,
putty rubber & drawing pencils. Some materials supplied.Suitable for
all levels of experience. Why not book Jane’s short course (below) in
September?
(Short Course) Life Drawing with Jane Price
Sundays 6, 13 & 20 September: 10am - 1pm
See materials list above. £99 for all 3 sessions. (or £38 per session).
Attending all 3 sessions is highly recommended. Max 8 students.
“It is always a pleasure to open my studio and to meet art and animal
lovers as well as collectors and those venturing on the creative road
themselves,” says Paula. “It is such fun.”
Please take note of any materials you may need to bring with you and
arrive 15 minutes before the start of your workshop. Tea, coffee and
biscuits are complimentary. Light lunches available in Rum's Café - 10%
discount for workshop students. Early booking is advised. Please pay
at time of booking. A refund cannot be given unless we can fill your
space. In the unlikely event that a workshop you have booked has to be
cancelled by us, an alternative workshop or date will be offered. Where
this is not possible or not acceptable to you, a full refund will be paid.
For opening times and more information please go to
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THERE IS A STORY BEHIND
THIS 'QUARTET'
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are doing it again, at
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all art lovers, they will be doing it on a regular basis.
L
overs of baroque music are in for a treat this summer as the
period orchestra Linden Baroque joins forces with local
chamber choir The Harmonium Singers at St Mary’s Church,
Andover on 20 June. The main item on the programme is the
ever-popular Vivaldi ‘Gloria’ which will occupy the second half.
The first half consists of a delightful selection of shorter choral
items, all baroque masterpieces in their own right. JS Bach, Handel,
Telemann and Zelenka will all be represented, and the orchestra
will also play a couple of items on their own.
St Mary’s, Andover is a fitting venue for the concert with its soaring
gothic arches and spacious acoustics. This iconic building is at the
very heart of Andover and is the subject of a major appeal to enable
important repair, restoration and remodelling work. The orchestra
is funded in part by a Test Valley Borough Councillors Community
Grant, supported by Winton ward councillors Chris Lynn and
Jan Budzynski. Musical director Bruce Randall explains: “We’re
delighted that we can invite Linden Baroque to Andover again, after
a six-year gap. This is a London-based, semi-professional orchestra
which specialises in playing baroque music on period instruments
in a historically-informed way. Its members have included many
specialists with prominent careers in the early music field.
“The instruments used are either 18th century originals or modern
copies, played at ‘baroque pitch’ of 415Hz. The instruments are at
a lower tension than modern concert pitch and their design and
set-up means they sound much softer and more subtle than today’s
steel-strung and multiple-keyed successors, allowing the music to
be heard closer to the way it was when it was composed.”
The Harmonium Singers have earned a strong local reputation
for polished performances of smaller-scale choral music, often
singing unaccompanied but enjoying occasional concerts with
instrumental groups or small orchestras. Most concerts raise money
for local charities – this one being no exception with much of the
ticket money going to the St Mary’s Appeal.
Strong demand is expected for tickets, which are available in advance
at £10 from the Lights, Newbury Building Society and from choir
members, or £12 at the door. Under-14s will be admitted free.The
concert begins at 7.30pm on Saturday 20 June.
Further information:
Veronica Bacon -Tel: 01264 771285 or 07855 905519
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They have been established artists and friends for years; so one
afternoon with a cuppa, (no, no spirits, they have enough of those
when it comes to their painting) Kelly Jenkins, Keith Pattison,
Clarissa Russell and Renate West, thought “why don’t we exhibit
our work together
as a group?”
KEITH PATTISON
CLARISSA RUSSELL
Thus the name quARTet was born, the decision to exhibit in
Stockbridge Town hall was made, ideas bounced between the four
and the enthusiasm was inspirational.
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RENATE WEST
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Paintings by the group of artists calling themselves the 'quARTet'
There is an amazing atmosphere in the quARTet, it oozes ART,
and there is no rivalry but understanding and support for each
other’s work.
It’s a real treat to see their exhibitions; each artist’s work is so very
different yet complementary to one another. Working across a
range of painting mediums and refreshing styles; quARTet offers
its audience an energized and inspiring exhibition experience.
They would love to see you for drinks and canapés at the opening
evening on May 22nd (from 6 – 8pm) although if you can’t make
Friday evening you have a second chance to enjoy a glass of wine
with the artists on the Saturday evening (23rd May from 6 – 8pm),
daytime opening hours (22/23 & 24 May) are from 10am – 6pm.
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est Valley Creative is a group for all arts professionals,
working in every discipline, who want to make
connections with artists in the Test Valley.
Its aim is to raise awareness of the wide variety of creative
activity that goes on in the region, share exciting opportunities
for artists, provide a platform to promote events and share
knowledge and expertise, even ask for feedback on new work!
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RISKY BUSINESS PLAYS AT
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his concert will be held on saturday 6th June at 7.30pm
in St Peter's Church, Stockbridge. It will be the final
of three concerts making up our ‘Early Music Series’
which has been very well attended - Sansara Choir was a sell
out!
The Brook Street Band rapidly established itself as one the
country’s foremost interpreters of Handel’s music since its
formation in 1995. That period includes such great composers
as Bach & Corelli, both of whom feature in their programme
for the evening.
They perform on period (baroque) instruments, thereby
creating the less resonant sound heard in the 15th & 16th
centuries, adding authenticity to their performance.
Regularly heard on BBC Radio 3 & Classic FM, their
recordings receive comments such as ‘ These are grown-up
performances from The Brook Street Band, finely balanced,
deliciously spiced, infectiously musical!’ ( Radio 3 Record
Review).
Tickets £14, available from:
The Lights Theatre, Andover, Tel: 01264 368368
(credit card facilities)
Robinsons Butchers, High Street, Stockbridge
(cash & cheques)
Roger Tym, The Old Manse, High street, Stockbridge.
Tel: 01264 810363 (s.a.e. cheques made payable to
Stockbridge Music)
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isky Business is a three-piece band playing songs from
the rock & roll classics of the 1950s, through the
popular rock and pop songs of the 1960s and 1970s,
to those of Guns n Roses. There is also a range of songs that
people can dance to.
Many of the songs are 'riskied-up' a bit. The band comprises
Nick Bowen, guitar and vocals, daughter Christina Bowen on
bass guitar and Geoffrey 'Wildsticks' Williams on drums and
vocals. Having formed in 2005, Risky Business plays regularly
throughout Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire,
Wiltshire and Dorset, mostly in pubs, but occasionally clubs,
festivals and other special events. It has always been noted for
its music and entertaining the crowd.
Risky Business on Facebook:
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Venue website: www.stationinnandover.co.uk
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RETAIL
SERVICES
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MUCH MORE
What's the concept behind Hero and how is this different?
Hero is a fashion and lifestyle store where you can shop a carefully
edited selection of wardrobe staples alongside those pieces you can't
resist but will love forever to create your own dream wardrobe.
We are as much about lifestyle as we are fashion and this element
of the store means Hero goes beyond your wardrobe.
Having started online, we really care about our online presence
and the importance of bringing people together and creating a
unique shopping experience. This is why Hero is more than just
a shop.
As an extension of our store and website, this year we are holding
a number of events from a caligraphy workshop to how to style
your summer drinks party.
S
ince opening at the end of 2014, Hero in Stockbridge has
introduced a new way to shop for the style conscious woman.
The concept store offers an experience unlike a traditional
retail clothing store. Hero founder, Laura Turner, explains more...
What can you expect at Hero?
Hero was inspired by the need to curate an everyday wardrobe that
was current and stylish but ticked the comfortable and practical
box too. From luxury denim to soft cotton and cashmere you can
find essential pieces to pull together an effortless style, everyday.
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Are there any events coming up soon?
On May 8th we are holding a 'Blogging Masterclass', this is
aimed at anybody who would like to become more confident at
blogging, social media or learn how important an effective blog is
for business or your own personal brand. We have teamed up with
a panel of experts from a variety of internet backgrounds who will
offer their secrets and tips and will also be on hand to answer any
questions you have.
How can we find out more?
Venue details are below or please email [email protected] or
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Rhapsody in blue
The superb Cornish Blue range of chinaware now back in stock
These classic designs have been around
since the 1920s – you may remember
them from grandma’s kitchen!
Recently the range has been
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traditional hand-crafting and of course
that iconic look, which won Cornish
Blue a place in the London Design
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Choose from mugs, egg cups, bowls,
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carving/working, cabinet making, pottery as well as vintage
and antique sellers, some new products such as hampers and
log baskets, frames and children's toys and crafts, used and all
types of up-cycled products and furniture, animal products
and homemade foods.
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“We are hunting out original items from the best creative
small businesses in Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire and
bringing them together in one place, making it easy for
people to browse, shop and buy direct from small business
owners” Say’s Lesley-Ann
When you speak with Simon and Lesley-Ann, the Directors
and founders of Christchurch Emporium, you soon realise
just how passionate they are about hand-picking creative
small businesses, making it simple for customers to be inspired
by the personalised, stylish and unique things that will be on
offer. They are not interested in being the same as everyone
else and do not wish to become a market or compete with
the high street, they describe themselves as a indoor shopping
village for small businesses with a difference and are very
passionate about supporting British talent and helping to
generate more footfall into Christchurch.
Customers will be buying directly from the artists, designers
and curators who make up the majority of the collection of
sellers. By shopping at Christchurch Emporium you will be
doing business with diverse, talented independent sellers who
care about quality, innovation and style, as well as supporting
the future growth of creative talent and small business owners.
When you walk into the emporium you will find streets of
different types of traders and sellers such as Antiques Walkway,
Vintage Road, New Street, Up Cycled Chic, Nearly New
Road, Artists Alley and Paws Place. The layout is similar to
departmental stores, where similar products and designs are
displayed together. In Vintage Road, you will find all things
vintage.
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hristchurch Emporium are taking on companies
like notonthehighstreet.com with the opening of
their new “Indoor retail area emporium for small
businesses, located at the old Mostyns Factory in Bridge
Street. The idea is that Christchurch Emporium will be the
quaint individuality of a village fate with the creative style
of a boutique store, selling uniquely crafted items that are
different to those sold by big brand chains and shops on the
high street.
The inspiration behind Christchurch Emporium is based
on craft & antique fairs that you find in and around the
UK. “Craft and antique fairs have a variety of inspiring and
creative exhibitors and are very successful, we’ve gone one
stage further, by giving these small businesses the exposure
of a regular sales area to help them really expand their sales,
freeing up their time, as we do the selling for them”. Say’s
Lesley-Ann, director and one of the founders of Christchurch
Emporium.
Christchurch Emporium currently has over 80 individual
small businesses such as artists and crafters of earthenware,
glassware, stained glass, quilting, needlework, knitting, wood
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In New Street, you will find new products such as Holly’s
Handbag and everything you need for a Great British cup
of tea.
In Antique Walkway you will find a whole array of lovely
antiques and in Nearly New they will be offering re-cycled
products such as pine furniture, baby clothes and prams and
Macmillan Caring Locally who are opening their first retail
shop.
In Artist Alley you will find Lucy Tidbury and Paul Doleman
as well as other artists. Paul Doleman is going to be a
resident artists, his studio is at Christchurch Emporium and
you will be able to see him paint and he will be offering
classes for children and adults at the Activity Centre within
Christchurch Emporium.
Opening Saturday 18th April at 10am to 5pm and then
Tuesday to Saturday: 10-5 and Sunday's: 11-4pm.
Christchurch Emporium is situated behind the new Churchill
Retirement development, The Old Mostyns Factory in
Bridge Street, Christchurch. Their Facebook page is: www.
facebook.com/christchurchemporium.
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PRIDE OF ANDOVER AWARDS
REVEAL NEW WEBSITE
T
he Pride of Andover Awards is pleased to announce
the launch of its fully-featured website: www.
prideofandoverawards.org.uk
The new website marks a further push to make sure everyone
living or working in and around Andover knows about the
town’s unsung heroes; the people who are quietly making
such a big difference to so many lives.
“2015 is going to be a big year for us, so we are thrilled
to be able to finally introduce our new website to potential
sponsors and those interested in nominating,” says Karen
Hamilton, Chairman of The Pride of Andover Awards.
“We think the website really reflects the importance of
honouring outstanding citizens in the local community as a
way of saying ‘thank you’ from everyone living or working in
the local area,” Karen adds.
a galloping horse! Chase the Bunny is back, and there are
the usual demonstrations of gun dogs, ferrets and birds of
prey, as well as your opportunity to meet and greet the packs
of hounds from New Forest Hounds and South Downs
Bloodhounds.
Then there are the hamsters, the horses, the hawks, the hot
dogs… Mark Lloyd and his team of chefs demonstrating
recipes from the countryside. The will be fair rides for the
children and a bar tent for the adults. You can have a go at
fishing or ferret racing, painting a pot or paint balling, all in
all a great day out.
Open 10am - 6pm Daily. Adults: £12 Over 65’s: £11
Child: £4
Netley Marsh Showground, Netley Marsh, Hampshire,
Hampshire SO40 7GY Sunday 3 May 2015 and Monday
4 May 2015
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SPARSHOLT COLLEGE
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The new site has extensive content that will give nominees,
sponsors and those nominating consistent updates about the
awards scheme. It also provides a platform for local people to
nominate an individual or group who they think are heroes
of Andover as well as a convenient way to get in touch.
The Pride of Andover Awards include a range of different
categories, with each winner being automatically nominated
for the Spirit of Andover Award. Sponsored by the awards
main sponsors David Mellor Family Jewellers, the title
recognises an individual or group who have really gone above
and beyond to give something back to the local community.
For more information: www.prideofandoverawards.org.uk
LEISURE &
ENTERTAINMENT
THE HAMPSHIRE
COUNTRY SHOW
N
etley Marsh (Hampshire) Country Show. It’s our
second year in this fantastic venue.We are welcoming
back top arena attractions such as our scurry drivers,
racing each other or taking on the might of the Izuzu in our
Machine v Beast challenge.
Then there are the horseboarders – and adrenaline packed set
of races, when the competitors basically skateboard behind
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C
elebrate 100 years of progression through the ages
at Sparsholt College. Come and enjoy Countryside
Day, a fun day out for the family and much to find
out about Sparsholt College. Explore the development from
traditional agricultural methods to the high-tech industry we
have today.
Here is a list of things to see and do:
• Tractor rides, circus skills workshops
• Loads of live music from across the decades
• Craft fair and food hall
• Vintage and modern machinery
• Re-enactment groups engaging with children of all ages
• New climbing wall open
• Plant sales
Tickets will be available to purchase online (with a 15%
discount on the standard prices). Please check the website for
full details: www.sparsholt.ac.uk/events
Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2NF
Tel: 01962 776441 Adult: £10.00 per ticket, Child: £8 per
ticket. Family (2+2): £28.00 per ticket Senior Citizen: £9.00
per ticket
KING'S SOMBORNE SECRETS
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ome of a Hampshire village`s hidden garden gems will be
on display when the first King`s Somborne Open Gardens
day takes place on Sunday 14 June 2015.
Under the banner “King`s Somborne Secret Gardens” the event
will feature twelve very different gardens which will be open to
the public from 2.00 until 6.00 p.m. Entry to all the gardens will
be by combined ticket costing £5 for adults, children under 16
free, and proceeds will go towards the King`s Somborne village
hall development fund and Cancer Research UK.
Tickets and maps will be available on the day from a central point
at the village hall, with parking on the nearby recreation ground.
Minibuses will complete circuits of the village to ensure that all
twelve gardens are in easy reach, with special arrangements being
made for those with walking difficulties. Visitors may choose to
visit all twelve gardens or a selection, according to preference and
their time available. Light refreshments will be on sale at three of
the gardens.
Open Gardens organiser John Davies said: “We have a wealth of
gardening talent in King`s Somborne and the gardens featured
will be both large and small. Some of them have never been
open to visitors before and are tucked away from usual viewing
points in the village. This is a project which is capturing the
imagination of the whole village and we have many offers of
help for stewarding, parking and general support including sales
of teas and cakes.
“We are expecting visitors from far and wide and will give
everyone a warm King`s Somborne welcome. As well as the
twelve gardens which will be open we are also planning additional
attractions, including an Art Exhibition and games and treasure
hunts for children.”
For further information, please contact:
John Davies: 01794 389544 or Mike Reynolds: 01794 388107
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