Stockbridge Forum Issue 34

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BuSInESS COmmunITy05 Dates for Your Diary06 Useful Information08 The Valley Gardeners08 Water Gardens Open for HART10 Hampshire Mum - Half Term Horrors12 Transformation of Stockbridge Pre-School Complete14 Church Services & News15 Butterfly Conservation16 Useful Information17 Countryside Day at Sparsholt College18 KIDS Charity18 007 Casino Night18 The Houghton Trail20 Useful Information / Clubs & Societies22 An International Dimension for The Local Community22 Stockbridge & District Young Farmers Club24 April Walk26 The Bill Target Memorial Steam and Vintage Rally26 New Forest & Hampshire County Show28 Stockbridge Practice News30 Test Valley Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot30 So Good They'll Sing it Twice!30 Salisbury International Arts Festival Launched31 Carl Melegan & Michael Fairclough at Courcoux Courcoux 32 Clubs & Societies 32 Undercover in Stockbridge Raising Money for Breast Cancer34 Recipe of the Month - Boeuf Bourguignon36 Collosal Cake Sale for Help for Heroes36 Throw Away Society38 Activity Corner

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Information TechnologyComputer / IT repairs & services

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The GardenTrades & services for the garden

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To advertise call: 01962 735137 APRIL Issue 34

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Country MarketEvery Thursday 10-11.45am at Stockbridge Town Hall, Stockbridge. Selling free range pork, preserves, home grown produce, cakes & eggsplants, crafts and more.Refreshments available.

Monthly GroupYoung Stockbridge Amateur Dramatics Society (Young SADS)Are you between 10 and 18 years old? Young SADS needs you! We meet once a month for drama workshops focusing on communication skills, confidence building, improvisation, all aspects of performance and of course fun and games! For more information please contact Sarah at [email protected]

Dancing Fun over Easter!Try any of our Salsa, Zumba and West Coast Swing. Classes in April and then come and join usfor our Summer Term of Dancing Fun starting on Tuesday, 3 May 20.00 at Preston Candover!Weekly drop in: £7 Concs available. Contact Silvia & Max01256 389 275. www.salsaysol.co.uk

Saturday 2nd AprilFamily Fortunes Game show Longstock Village Hall 7pm. Help raise funds for the upkeep of the fabulous playground. A great evening of entertainment for all the family. Supper included with ticket Adults £7 Children 13 and under £3, 2 Adults and 3 or more children £20, cash bar available. For more information and tickets please telephone 01264 811664

Saturday 2nd April Broughton Pre-School Annual Jumble Sale The jumble sale will be held from 2 to 5pm in Broughton Village Hall, entrance 50p. We are taking donations of jumble (clothes, shoes, bedding), bric-a-brac, toys and books on Friday 1st April between 6 and 8pm and Saturday 2nd April between 9 and 1pm at Broughton Village Hall. For any earlier donations of jumble please call Ginny Sherriff on 01794 388 102. Any donations are gratefully received. We are raising money for the utilities and rent of the building for Broughton Pre-School to ensure high quality early years

education for local children under 5 years of age.

Sunday 3rd April 5th Annual Fun Run Through Harewood ForestThis year we will have the usual 11k, but for those who are less confident there will be a shorter 7.5k Registration form 9.30am at the Wherwell Pavilion. All proceeds are split between the Wherwell playing fields and Wherwell Primary School. For further information contact Claire Pigott tel01264 860522.pre register at www.wherwellfunrun.com

Monday 4th AprilGarden Talk and Slide ShowBy Mr Andrew McIndoe, Managing Director of Hilliers Nurseries, entitled Perennial Favourites. Longstock Village Hall 10.30 for 11.30 am in aid of CLIC Sargent, caring for children with cancer. Tickets £10 available from Amanda Bayford 01962 776861.

Monday 4th AprilHitchcock Classic at Andover Film ClubFrom 8pm at the Reel Cinema, Andover. In the latest of their monthly presentations, the club is giving the local audience a rare chance to see “North by Northwest” on the big screen. Although it makes regular appearances on TV, only a genuine cinema environment can do justice to this 1959 masterpiece. Tickets available on the door and online at www.andoverfilmclub.org.

Wednesday 6th AprilBroughton Floral Club Talk 'Joseph Paxton contd.' a talk by Rosina Brandham. Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Broughton Village Hall . Contact is The Chairman, Mrs Eileen King Tel. 01794 516289.

Friday 8th April Mottisfont Abbey & Gardens OpenRomsey Abbey, built in the 12th Century as Augustinian priory, now house of some note. 30-acre landscaped garden incl spring or 'font', from which the house derives its name, magnificent ancient trees and walled gardens with National Collection of over 300 varieties of old roses. Tranquil walks in the grounds, along the River Test and in the glorious countryside of the

estate. Large new developing Winter Garden, and thousands more spring bulbs. 10am – 5pm. Adm £8.50, chd £4.50. Plants for sale, teas.

Monday 11th to Tuesday 12th AprilCrawley Gardens OpenNear Winchester. 2pm – 5.30pm. Exceptionally pretty small village with thatched houses, C14th church and village pond. Plants for sale, teas. The following 3 gardens will be open: Gable Cottage, Little Court, Paige Cottage. Combined adm £5.

Sunday 17th April Longstock Water Gardens OpenIn aid of Andover Shopmobilty2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.Adults £5 Children £1

Monday 18th AprilHoughton WI Meeting7.30pm in Houghton Village Hall. 'St Swithin - the Man and the Myth' and 'Cathedral Close'by Friends of the CathedralAll visitors are very welcome.For further information please call Sandra Harper 01794 388509 or Julie Harwood 01264 810314

Sunday 19th April Italian Market comes to StockbridgeFrom 10am to 4pm. For the first time the Italian Market is coming to Stockbridge. 'Italia in Piazza' is a traditional Italian Food Market comprising 18 stalls decorated with the “Tricolore” Italian flag. Italian stallholders will add to Stockbridge’s Mediterranean flavour. All the food on sale comes direct from producers in Italy. There will be a wide choice of food, including cheeses and cured meats, a wonderful selection of the classic Cremona Torrone nougat, sweets and a delicious variety of biscuits… Naturally there will be a good range of olive oils, balsamic vinegars, a selection of olives and enough shapes and sizes of pasta to keep any cook cooking! Finally there will be mouth-watering speciality breads, ready to mop up the olive oil…This is a wonderful chance to beat the credit crunch and shop Italian in Stockbridge!

Friday 22nd April & Tuesday 26th April Little Court Gardens OpenCrawley, nr Winchester. 2pm – 5.30pm. 3-acre traditional

English garden. Many spring bulbs then perennials, biennials and climbers. Walled kitchen garden and tree house with wonderful views. Good seating. Admission £3.50. Plants for sale, teas.

Tuesday 26th April Longstock and Leckford WI.Meeting at 7.30pm at Longstock Village Hall. The talk is "Hinton Ampner Gardens...One Man's Vision" by John Wood. Refreshments available and visitors are very welcome. For more details please ring 01264 810603.

Saturday 7th MaySamba Drumming WorkshopBroughton Traditional Arts Group (in association with BroughtonLearning) invite adults and teenagers to this workshop at Broughton Primary School, School Lane, Broughton, SO20 8AN. £4.00 in advance or £5.00 on the day. Telephone Lynda Middleton 01794 388002 to reserve your place. 1.30 - 4.00pm

Saturday 7th May and Sunday 8th May Littlestone Artists Spring Exhibition Stockbridge Town HallSaturday from 10.00am - 5.00pmSunday from 10.00am - 4.00pmA collection of paintings by artists from Stockbridge and surrounding areas encouraged and inspired by artist andteacher, Lisa Steincke.

Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th MayFour Parishes Arts Society Exhibition.10am to 5pm Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday at Quarley Village Hall. Entrance Free. Refreshments available.

Don't miss out of the chance to have your event listed here FREE of charge. Simply email your diary event to: [email protected]. All entries must be submitted before the 11th April to be assured publication in the May issue of the Forum.

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Houghton Parish Council A Young, Chairman Tel: 01794 388612Mrs L C Boulton, ClerkTel: 01794 301212

Broughton Parish Council T Jenner, ChairmanTel: 01794 301785Ms S Holder, ClerkTel: 01794 340130

Leckford Parish CouncilD B Gibbons, ChairmanTel: 08453 499341

Chilbolton Parish Council J Baines, ChairmanTel: 01264 860448Mrs L. Blakemore, ClerkTel: 01264 860385

Kings Somborne Parish CouncilR Dyke, ChairmanTel: 01794 388525Mr P.J. Storey, ClerkTel:01794 389688Little Somborne Parish CouncilMr F Hervey-Bathurst, Chairman Tel: 01794 388594

Wherwell Parish CouncilMrs J Andrews, Chairman Tel: 01264 860635Mrs E Blakemore, ClerkTel: 01264 860385

Stockbridge Primary SchoolLondon Road, StockbridgeHants, SO20 6EJHeadteacher: Mr Peter JohnsonTel: 01264 810550

Test Valley SecondarySchoolRoman Road, StockbridgeHampshire, SO20 6HATel: 01264 [email protected]

Broughton Primary School School Lane , Broughton Hampshire, SO20 8AN Tel: 01794 [email protected]

Kings’s Somborne C.E. Primary School Nr Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6PN Head teacher:Mr Nick WinningTel: 01794 388381

Wallop Primary School School Lane, Nether Wallop Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 8EHTel: 01264 781216 [email protected]

Wherwell Primary SchoolWherwell, Andover, SP11 7JP Tel: 01264 860384

Royal Hampshire County HospitalWinchester, HampshireTel: 01962 863535

Romsey Hospital (No A&E)Winchester Hill, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 7ZA Tel: 01794 512343

Andover War Memorial Hospital (No A&E)Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LBTel: 01264 358811

Stockbridge SurgeryNew Street, StockbridgeHampshire, SO20 6HGTel: 01264 810524 The surgery is available for patients on weekdays between the hours of 8am (telephone) 8.15am to 6.30pm. Closed lunchtimes between 12.45 and 13.45pm. Emergency calls will be taken during lunchtime. In addition the surgery is open on a Saturday morning 9am to 12.00pm and alternate Monday and Wednesday between 6.30 and 7.30pm. Appointments should be booked for the clinics. If there are any medical emergencies during our normal Monday to Friday working hours then please contact the surgery on Tel: 01264 810524. Outside these hours then there is an Out of Hours service which can be contacted on Tel: 0844 811 3060. Weekdays - Monday to Friday 6.30pm to 8am. Weekends - Friday 6.30pm to 8am Monday morning. Service also available on bank holidays.

District nurse: Tel: 01264 810418 Health visitor: Tel: 01264 810326www.stockbridgesurgery.co.uk

Stockbridge PharmacyHigh Street. Stockbridge.Hampshire. SO20 6EXTel: 01264 810624

Stockbridge Police Station Tel: 0845 045 45 45 or email: [email protected]

Andover Police Andover police station opens from 8am-10pm, seven days a week. Station enquiry staff will be able to assist you outside the Stockbridge police station opening times.

Emergency only (Ambulance, Fire, Police): Tel: 999

Electricity Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 08457 708090

Gas Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 0800 111 999

Water Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 0845 278 0845

Reporting a leak? Then call:Tel: 0800 820 999

Tel: 01264 810967Open 6 days a week 9am-6pm Mon-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday, with 1hr lunch time closing each day between 1-2pm. www.stockbridgepharmacy.co.uk

Broughton Surgery Tel: 01794 301210 [email protected]

NHS Direct24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 0845 46 47

Stockbridge Osteopathic PracticeOsteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy. www.stockbridgeosteopathicpractice.comTel: 01264 810028

The River Dental & Cosmetic Clinic1 Clarendon Terrace, High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6EY General and cosmetic dentistry of the highest standard, including state-of-the-art treatments unique to the area. Tel: 01264 810818 [email protected]

Hampshire County CouncilThe Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UJ Tel: 0800 028 0888

Test Valley Borough CouncilBeech Hurst, Weyhill RoadAndover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJTel: 01264 368000

Stockbridge Parish Council Cllr Janet Whiteley, Chairman Tel: 01264 811101 Mr K Fell, Parish ClerkTel: 01489 877510

Longstock Parish CouncilDavid Burnfield, ChairmanTel: 01264 810529John Musters, ClerkTel: 01264 810459

EmERGEnCy SERVICES

STOCKBRIDGE POlICE (nOn-EmERGEnCy)

SuRGERIES & CHEmISTS

HOSPITalS

PaRISH anD BOROuGH COunCIlS

SCHOOlS

Chilbolton Flood Advisory Committee Moya Grove Tel: 01264 860411Graham Kelly Tel: 01264 861020

Joyrides Shopping Bus John Muster Tel: 01264 810459

Community Responder Roger Tym Tel: 01264 810363

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

Scott Close HWRCWalworth Industrial EstateAndover, SP10 5NUTel: 01264 351421

Bunny Lane HWRCTimsbury (near Romsey)Tel: 01794 368548

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OTHER lOCal SERVICES

Stockbridge Neighbourhood WatchFor Neighbourhood Watch enquiries contact: Frank Guard Tel: 01264 810859

Crawley Neighbourhood WatchFor Neighbourhood Watch enquiries contact: Alison Carey on: [email protected]

Chilbolton Neighbourhood WatchFor Neighbourhood Watch enquiries contact: Maria Watson Tel: 01264 860415

nEIGHBOuRHOOD WaTCH

Car/taxi share Run to a timetable but passengers need to book. Fares are similar to bus fares and over 60s can use their free bus pass if they have one. More information about Car-share and taxi-share schemes in Hampshire can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/passengertransport or call 01962 846785.

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Fresh flowers & decorative ideas for garden & home

PERFUME DECANTERS BIRD FEEDERS MINI POTS OF JAM BIRD HOUSES DELUXE THROWS

'Say it with flowers'

On Mother's Day - Sunday 3rd AprilGarden Inn will have lots of lovely spring posies, seasonal bouquets, floral baskets and

planted arrangements available in the shop for collection, and we will be doing local flower deliveries on Sunday 3rd April. To place an order please call

Garden Inn on 01264 811661 or email: [email protected]

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Tel: 01264 811661 www.garden-inn.co.uk [email protected]

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The Garden

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Free Delivery*Installation on deliveryFree home sales visits

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MINI ADsADVeRTIse YOuR BusINess HeReFor as little as £20 a month (excl VAT)

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Guests are always welcome so feel free to come and see what the Valley Gardeners has to offer. Here is what we are doing for the next 3 months:April 12th: Visit to Durmast House, Burley, to see a Gertrude Jekyll garden in the New Forest brimming with Spring flowers.

May 10th: Visit to 2 gardens in Crawley, Hants, one being the legendary 3 acre Little Court Garden owned by local gardening guru Patricia Elkington.

June 14th: Picnic supper and visit at dusk to the rose garden at Mottisfont Abbey.

Please contact Mark Porter at [email protected] if you would like to come to any of these events.

Why not come and sample our tasty menu of gardening

delights at the Valley Gardeners this spring and summer? We have all sorts of interesting talks, demonstrations and visits to beautiful and unusual

gardens in the South of England throughout the year.

The Valley Gardeners

Water Garden Opens for HaRTIf you love wildlife and

would like to visit the finest water garden in the world

(according to the International Water Lily Society) there’s an important date to put in your diary.

On May 15th the Longstock Park Water Garden is open by kind permission of the John Lewis Partnership for the benefit of HART Wildlife Rescue. The garden, which is near Stockbridge, is only open on 12 occasions during the year and provides the chosen charities with an excellent opportunity to raise funds.

“We are delighted our application was successful, and feel very privileged to have been chosen,” said HART

founder June Gibbs. “The day is likely to be one of our biggest fundraising events of the year and it is particularly fitting that much of the proceeds will help us to transform the field adjacent to the new wildlife hospital in our own wildlife haven.”

With entry only £5 for adults and children under 14 just £1, a visit to the garden makes an excellent day out. Teas are available at Longstock Park Nursery where visitors may be able to purchase some of the plants they have admired and many more besides.

No dogs, except those providing assistance, or picnics are permitted within the water garden.

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Longstock Park NurseryA true gardener's nursery

Visit us for inspiration or an enjoyable day out• Visit our 90m herbaceous border• Beautiful water gardens (restricted opening times)• National collection of Buddlejas & Clematis viticellas• Impressive collection of Penstemons• Specialists in climbing plants, perennials, shrubs. Mature shrubs and trees also available.• We stock tools, accessories and a large selection of pots.• Highly qualified staff to offer free advice

Opening HoursMon-Sat: (throughout the year) 8.30am to 4.30pmSundays: Mar to Oct 11am - 5.00pmNov to Feb 11.00 - 4.00pm

Stockbridge: Tel: 01264 810894 Fax: 01264 810924www.longstocknursery.co.uk

email: [email protected]

Nick Parker

CountrysideManagement

For all enquiries, advice and a free quotation please call Nick Parker

Arboriculture services• Tree Maintenance and removal• Crown thins and lifts• Dead wood removal

Lakes and Waterways• River maintenance• Bank repairs• Bridge and platform construction• Weed cutting

Agricultural & Horticultural services• Hedge cutting and maintenance• Strimming• Lawn mowing• All aspects of fencing• Garden clearance• Grounds maintenance

Other services• Vermin control• Site clearance

tel: 01794 388530 mob: 0778 9007059www.npcountrysidemanagement.co.uk

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TEST VALLEYGROUNDWORKS

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PATIOS FOOTInGS DRIvEWAYS DRAInAGETel: 01264 782469 Mob: 07834 550169

Digger and Dumper Hire with Operator

HIGH QUALITY LOGS MIXED SPECIES

Seasoned in large adapted sheds for maximum drying to ensure low moisture content

Cut by ourselves from local sustainable woodlands

All log lengths, sizes andvarious delivery options available

For prices, ordering and adviceplease call richard on:

Richard on 01794 389603 or 07900 061158WOODLAND FIrEWOOD CO LTD

Prospect Road, Alresford,Hampshire SO24 9QFwww prospectfencing.co.uk

Do you need anew fence this spring?

Call Andrew or Ashley on 01962 733990Installation service available

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Yes two of them, Stars I and II, bless ‘em. Half term, the first school

holiday of the year. Why we can’t have another week at Christmas is beyond me, but that aside, February half term comes as a welcome break from the winter blues: a time, it would seem, when one is supposed to grab some sun in the Canaries, or decamp to the Alps.

The Pagans? Alas no.

As ever, lovely chums and I juggle child care for when we are working, organize the drop off and pick up for Star II and friend’s golf lesson (I know, terribly middle class darling), and generally swap and swap about whilst permanently angsting over the lack of quality family time - when in fact, Star II was having a ball.

Likewise, Star I - now at that certain age when they tell you of all their social arrangements and you find yourself nodding with what’s left of your permission - giving gene, as you open your purse to make yet another generous contribution to their lunch/bus fare fund, despite the fact that you also give them pocket money.

One day during the holiday, having completed the onerous task of loo cleaning, I came downstairs to find the conservatory looking like a scene from ‘The Hurt Locker’. Star I had, via the use of a large ‘G’ clamp, attached one of my plastic chopping boards to the edge of the dining table and had manfully cut from it two small discs with the Husband’s best wood saw. Design Technology classes are really paying off.

I should explain that Star I and chums have taken to the sport of ‘longboarding’, which basically means they stand on a very expensive version of a scaffold plank and travel at speed down any steep hill they can find. The wearing of appropriate protective pads and helmet is essential because, as Star I’s black eye and grazed chin will testify, stopping is something that has yet to be mastered.

The saw was easily accessible amongst a pile of tools in the corner; did I mention the work in progress that is the kitchen?

Anyway, having ‘gently’ inquired what he was up to , I noticed there was a smell of burning.

“I’m trying to make ‘sliders’ you see Mum, you cut them out and then stick them onto the gloves with hot wax, look see.”

I cast my eyes over to my new kitchen worktop. There, lying in amongst great clods of cooled wax was a glove with plastic disc attached. Next to that was a glass jar blackened by repeated attempts at ignition: the many matches contained within had decided to combust and belched smoke before

HalF TERm HORRORSbeing consumed by hot wax. That was my favourite fig scented candle. Due to the health risks connected with smoke inhalation I resisted the temptation to breathe deeply. My remaining options were either physical violence or the adoption of positive thought, so I congratulated Star I on his improvised technological skills, muttered something about necessity being the mother of invention, and set off for Long Barn to purchase another candle, concluding the drive would do me good.

If you were under the impression that the manufacture of reinforced gloves was the worst incident of the holidays, you may like to ask why we found ourselves with a half naked Star II standing in the back of the trusty Renault in the middle of the New Forest.

Well, the Husband’s cousin lives in the Forest, and so it was that one Saturday in half term we, along with the immaculate in-laws, went to visit. Driving down, we commented on how the recent rain had rendered the Forest a virtual bog, with horses standing knee (or the equestrian equivalent) deep in pools of water.

The charming cousin and spouse have two dogs, so after a delicious lunch we all set off for a walk. Down muddy footpaths we went, through woods, along flinted tracks newly transformed into streams by the rainfall, and across fields complete with wild ponies various.

Initially Star II led the way with the dogs on their leads, but once they were running free and the novelty of stick throwing had worn off, then something else to do was required. And what could be better than mud, and puddles the size of small ponds: Star II was in heaven. I have to say that at first I didn’t notice; there were the odd noises off, a splash here, a squelch and giggle there - normal stuff.

Looking back, I suppose we were about half way through the walk, with the temperature dropping, when I fully realised the extent of Star II’s pond hopping prowess. In short, he had none. No, rather he had taken to leaping into the middle of every piece of flood water he came into contact with. ‘What, ankle deep?’ I hear you ask. No, no, this was no amateur attempt. Star II had turned bog hopping into an Olympic sport; he was wet …. very - and muddy to the waist.

Suddenly my mothering skills, or lack of them, were on trial. I came over all liberal and used phrases like, “That’s enough now sweetie, no more,” and the infamous, “Darling don’t do that please, no one is laughing.”

The glint in the eye of Star II whilst leaping into another lake confirmed that I was guilty as charged: ‘crap parent’.

The Husband was of no support; “Sandra sort him out love, just tell him ‘No’.”

H A M P S H I R E M U M S TA K E O N T H E P L E A S U R E S O F H A L F T E R M

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To advertise call: 01962 735137 APRIL Issue 34 To advertise call: 01962 735137 MARCH Issue 52 To advertise call: 01962 735137 APRIL Issue 34

The arrival of spring sees the opening of Long Barn’s fantastic seasonal

plant nursery in Alresford.

Each year passionate gardener and lavender grower Richard Norris presents his favourite selection of English plants and lavenders and displays them with the unique style for which Long Barn is becoming so well known.

The beautiful oak barn’s plant terrace and courtyard garden are literally bursting with perennials, roses, climbers, herbs and shrubs guaranteed to bring new life to your garden or patio.

Long Barn are renowned specialist lavender growers and this summer will see

more than 30 named varieties of lavender in bloom on the 2 acres of landscaped fields behind the barn.

Many of the lavenders are for sale at Long Barn, where expert instruction is on hand to help you get the best out of your lavender selection, with our local chalky soils being perfect for lavender cultivation.

A complementary range of garden decorations, potting shed items and tools make Long Barn the perfect place to

find local inspiration for your garden this spring.

DaTes for your Diary:

LAVENDER MASTERCLASS14th MAy 10.00 – 12.30

Come along to a Saturday morning master class on how to get the most out of your lavender. From the very basics of propagation, planting and pruning, to how to select from a wide range of lavenders to

suit your garden. Find out how to dry lavender and even how to use it in cooking. Ticket price £10.00 includes morning tea/coffee.

HERB WEEkEND 28th MAy – 30th MAy

This bank holiday weekend will see us brimming with herbs in a specially themed weekend. All manner of herbs, some familiar and some surprisingly different will be for sale along with herb accessories and herb foods including of course our brilliant range of lavender themed comestibles.

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T: 01962 738684www.long-barn.co.uk


12 Education Services

Between Winchester and Salisbury

01980 862345 www.normancourt.co.uk

Co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 3-13+

Throughout the year there are many visitors to the pre-school as well as local trips to places of interest and an annual trip and fun day for all the children, parents and staff.

We hold many fundraising events throughout the year from cake sales to a Ladies’ Night and this year we are holding a Casino Night at the Grovesnor Hotel in Stockbridge on May 21st -not to be missed!

In response to our recent appeal we would like to thank all those who have already made donations towards purchasing new furniture and equipment. Your generosity is greatly appreciated, demonstrating real community spirit, and will help us update our ‘vintage’ furniture and equipment. If anyone else would like to make a donation – money or equipment - then please contact Diane Evans on (01264) 811595 or Liz Howard on (01264) 810048. Alternatively cheques can be made payable to ‘Stockbridge Pre-School’ and sent to Stockbridge Pre-School, Old London Road, Stockbridge, SO20 6EJ. Any donations big or small will be very much appreciated.

If you would like to find out more about Stockbridge Pre-School or to register your interest for a place please call the Manager, Nicky Crosland on (01264) 811772 or 07776 277670

We are a charitable organisation led by volunteers and take

children aged 2-5 Monday to Friday during school term time. We are Ofsted registered and provide all children with 15 hours free childcare per week from the term after their 3rd birthday. We have flexible opening times and take childcare vouchers.

We are located in the grounds of Stockbridge Primary School where you may have noticed a lot of building work in recent months. Along with the building of a new Sure Start Children’s Centre, the Pre-School has just undergone a complete refurbishment.

We now have a fantastic all-weather outdoor play area and a large indoor space for play and learning with state of the art toilets, an office and a kitchen area. Our new building will be fully accessible to disabled users and through an intercom system. For those of you who knew our previous building, I am sure you will agree it is now unrecognizable!

We have a team of highly qualified and experienced staff who are committed to the development and well being of all the children in their care. In our most recent Ofsted inspection we were praised for ‘helping children make good progress in learning and development with a focus on structured learning through play’.

Transformation of Stockbridge Pre-School Complete!AS MANY OF YOU MAY BE AWARE, THERE HAS BEEN A PRE-SCHOOL IN STOCKBRIDGE SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS!

13Information Technology


Hill Farm Garage Ltd.

Hill Farm Garage is an independent garage specialising in the sale, servicing and repairs of Mercedes-Benz and Proton cars

SUTTON SCOTNEY, WINCHESTER, HANTS, SO21 3NS

Come and see the new Satria Neo Sport - A lotus-developed supermini. And the new Ecologic Saloon (factory supplied dual fuel) 5 seater hatchback giving truly amazing fuel savings. To view or try any of the Proton car range please call us or visit our website.

www.hillfarmgarage.co.uk

• M.O.T. testing (while you wait by appointment)• Dedicated valet bay• Workshops using state of the art equipment• Free courtesy car• Equipped to work on most makes of cars• Many new customer special offers

A Local Garage Run by Local People

SPECIALIST

[email protected]: 01962 760665 Sales: 01962 760041

Meeting / Training Room available to rent just outside Stockbridge

Excellent hourly/daily ratesAvailable 7 days per week – hours to suit

Bright, character office in converted barnFantastic rural location beside river

Will hold 20 people seated at desks or 30 people if no desks required

42” wall mounted TV with DVD player & laptop. Connection for Power Point presentations.

Refreshments and lunch can be provided if required.

Ample free parkingPlease telephone 01794 302 812 or

email [email protected]

Property management

Church Services & news14


Sunday 3rd April10.45 All Age Worship

Sunday 10th April09.30 Mattins

Sunday 17th April11.00 Benefice Litturgy of Palms

Thursday 21st April07.30 Washing of Feet

Friday 22nd April14.00 Good Friday Vigil

Easter DaySunday 24th April11.00 Parish Communion

Sunday 3rd April08.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 17th April10.15 Meeting Point

St.PeterStockbridge

Old St.PeterStockbridge

St.nicholasLeckford

St.CatherinesLittleton

St.Mary-the-lessChilbolton

Sunday 3rd April10.00 Mothering Sunday Service

Sunday 10th April10.00 Morning Prayer

Sunday 17th April10.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 24th April10.00 Family Communion

St.MarysCrawley

St.Peter & Holy CrossWherwell

All Saints ChurchHoughton

Sunday 3rd April18.00 Evensong

Sunday 10th AprilNo Service

Sunday 17th April18.00 Evensong

Good Friday 22nd April10.00 Holy Week Trail

Easter DaySunday 24th April09.30 Holy Communion

St.StephensSparsholt

St.Peter & St.PaulsKings Somborne

Sunday 3rd April08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

Sunday 10th April08.00 Communion Service10.00 Informal Word Service

Sunday 17th April08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

Sunday 24th April08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

St.PetersOver Wallop

St.Thomas MoreStockbridge

Mass & Services09.00 Sunday Mass

For other services and events please contact the Church.Canon Paul Townsend01962 852804

St.JamesBossington

St.MarysBroughton

St.MarysLongstock

St.AndrewsNether Wallop

Sunday 3rd April08.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 10th April08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Family Service

Sunday 17th April09.30 Sunday Club11.00 Holy Communion

Maundy Thursday 21st19.30 Eucharist of the Last Supper and Foot Washing

Good Friday 22nd April14.00 Meditation on The Cross

Easter DaySunday 24th April06.00 Nutley Farm Holy Communion11.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 3rd April09.30 All Age Worship


Sunday 17th April10.15 at Windover Farm

Friday 22nd April10.30 Good Friday Walk with Readings

Sunday 23rd April08.00 Easter Eve Service and Vigil

Sunday 24th April09.15 All Age Worship

Sunday 3rd April08.30 Holy Communion18.00 Evening Prayer

Sunday 10th April10.30 Family worship


Maundy Thursday19.30 Holy Communion

Good Friday 22nd April12.00 Morning Prayer

Easter DaySunday 24th April11.00 Easter Communion

Sunday 3rd April10.00 Morning Worship

Sunday 10th April10.00 Family Communion and Sunday School

Sunday 17th April08.00 Holy Communion18.00 Choral Devotion

Easter DaySunday 24th April08.00 Holy Communion10.00 4th Sunday Worship with Sunday School

Please check services with Office: 01962 880845

Sunday 3rd April10.00 Mothering Sunday Service

Sunday 10th April18.00 Evensong

Sunday 17th April10.00 Family Service

Easter DaySunday 24th April10.00 Easter Morning Worship with Holy Communion

Sunday 3rd April09.15 Informal Word Service


Sunday 3rd April10.00 Family Communion

Sunday 10th April08.00 Holy Communion10.00 Welcome Worship

Sunday 17th April10.00 Matins with Donkey

Easter DaySunday 24th April10.00 Family Communion

Sunday 3rd April10.30 Mothering Sunday ServiceSunday 10th April08.30 Holy Communion18.00 Evening Prayer


Good Friday 22nd April14.00 Devotional Hour

Easter DaySunday 24th April09.30 Easter Communion

There is a Said Holy

Communion each Tuesday

9.30am at rosalind

Hill House, Stockbridge Easter DaySunday 24th April09.30 Holy Communion

Sunday 3rd April10.00 Family Communion

Sunday 10th April10.00 Family Communion18.00 Stainers Crucifixion

Sunday 17th April08.00 Holy Communion10.00 Morning Worship

Easter DaySunday 24th April10.00 Family Communion18.00 Service of Peace and Healing


15Professional Services

‘Professional legal advice from approachable people’

Services for Business- Commercial Conveyancing- Company Commercial- Commercial Litigation- Employment Law

Services for the Individual- Residential Conveyancing- Divorce & Separation- Wills & Probate

STOCKBRIDGE3 Clarendon TerraceStockbridgeHampshireSO20 6EY

Tel: 01264 810910Fax: 01264 [email protected]

Obtain your legal needs locally

Family & Mediation, ConveyancingWills & Probate, Accidents or Injury Problems

Employment Issues, Criminal Law

Please call for an appointment: 01962 844544Star Lane House, Staple Gardens, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9AD

[email protected] www.shentons.co.uk

Four generations Since 1860

richard steel & PartnersFamily Owned Funeral Directors

Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester (01962) 862333

richard steel • iain steel • Mark allery

• Personal 24 Hour Service • www.winchesterfunerals.co.uk

GROUP PENSIONER LUNCHES!(Groups from 4 – 40)

Choice of Menu. Two Courses plus Tea/Coffee

Admission to Museum of Army FlyingAll inclusive £9.50 per person

BUSINESS BREAKFAST MEETINGS!From 8.00am

Free WiFi, Screen, Projector etc.English or Continental Breakfast

At The Museum of Army Flying BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Museum of Army FlyingMiddle Wallop, Stockbridge SO20 8DY

[email protected] 784421 www.armyflying.com

Membership of Butterfly Conservation helps to safeguard British

butterflies and moths in many ways, from running nature reserves to undertaking research in to ways to help to stabilise butterfly populations. So if you have a Mum who loves butterflies here is a lasting present. Members receive a beautiful colour magazine three times a year and can participate in a variety of local events.I do hope lots of you will come along to Magdalen Hill Down, Butterfly Conservation's local nature reserve, on Wednesday 20th April on a

walk to see acres of cowslips and, given a sunny day, early spring butterflies like Green Hairstreak. Meet at 10.30am in the car park opposite Magdalen Hill cemetery on the B3404 Alresford Rd into Winchester. All welcome. Next walk Wednesday 4th May and each first Wednesday in the month up to and including 7th September. Meet as 20th April.For details of other butterfly walks April onwards & information on butterflies in Hampshire visit www.hantsiow-butterflies.org.uk or contact Lynn Fomison on 01962 772251

Butterfly Conservation

useful Information16


Wilts and Dorset Buses90 ServiceRomsey · Stockbridge · Broughton via Dunbridge, Mottisfont and Kings Somborne.

68 ServiceSalisbury · Stockbridge · Winchester via Pitton or Firs Road, Broughton and Kings Somborne.

77 ServiceWinchester · Stockbridge · Andover via Broughton, Middle Wallop, Abbotts Ann and Anna Valley. Contact: Salibury Bus Station: Tel: 01722 336855Poole Bus Station: Tel: 01202 673555

Stockbridge Town HallHigh Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire. Hall has a kitchen area and an entertainment licence. Now with lift to the Upper Hall. Bookings may be made on our website www.stockbridgetownhall.co.uk. For those without internet access. Tel: 07770 297175

Houghton Village HallHall has a kitchen area, public entertainment licence and disabled access. 12 parking spaces. Bookings: Tel: 01794 388008

King’s Somborne Village HallThe hall is situated in the centre of the village alongside the recreation ground. The main hall, which seats over 100 people, has a large fixed stage with a proscenium arch and a built in sound system. The hall has an excellent newly appointed kitchen with a serving hatch to the main hall. The committee room, which has been totally refurbished, is suitable for meetings of about 12 to 14 people. Parking for forty vehicles is available adjacent to the hall. To arrange a booking for a function, a meetings or other activity or to obtain further information, please contact Mary Bradley on 01794 388386 or by email at [email protected] or visit www.thesombornes.org.uk/villagehall

Over Wallop Church HallWallops Parish Hall, Middle Wallop. Hall has a kitchen area and disabled access. Hall has parking spaces for 50 vehicles and has an entertainment licence. Bookings: Tel: 01264 781792

Broughton Village Hall High Street, BroughtonHampshire. Bookings: Tel: 01794 301365

Goodworth Clatford Village HallThe Village Hall was purpose built in 1924. The hall 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. The club is located in large grounds with 3 gazebos and backing onto the river; a barbecue is available for hire. Bookings can be made via Mary Holloway on 01264 364005.

Middle Wallop Parish Hall A343 Crossroads, Middle Wallop, Hampshire.

Chilbolton Village HallEastman's Field Chilbolton. Hants SO20 6AT. The Village Hall is a modern building with good facilities and a spacious well lit car park. It is used by many local organizations on a regular basis, but is also

available for hire. Whether it be a club or sports activity, or a large family social gathering, the hall can provide for a maximum of 125 seated guests. A good sound system is installed and a generous sized well equipped kitchen is available for catering purposes. A large patio overlooks open fields to the rear. For Bookings - please contact Mrs. Becky Williams on Telephone: 01264 861033.

Sparsholt Memorial HallWoodman Lane, Sparsholt SO21 2NR. Main hall with beech floor seats 140. Meeting room seats 25. Grand piano, portable stage, parking. Bookings: Tel: 01962 776129

Crawley Village Hall Can seat 100 people. It is licensed for public entertainment and has excellent facilities. Details can be found on www.crawleyvillagehall.co.uk. Bookings Tel: 01962 776656 or via the website.

Wherwell Village HallSituated in Church Street in an attractive village centre location, our cheerful hall is available to hire at reasonable rates for your function whether it be a wedding, business meeting or regular class. • Comfortable seating for 120• A fully appointed kitchen for the preparation of hot and cold meals• Car park for up to 20 cars in addition to off-street parking• Separate bar area off the main hall • Easy access for loading and unloading• An excellent winged stage, with back stage dressing rooms and WC If you are interested in making a booking or want a viewing contact Julie Dickenson: 01264 861494

Stagecoach Buses99 ServiceAndover, Chilbolton, Stockbridge, Crawley, Winchester

68/X68 ServiceWinchester to Stockbridge

78/X78 ServiceStockbridge to Salisbury

79 ServiceAndover to StockbridgeFor detailed timetables visit http://www.stagecoachbus.com/region_11.html and search the timetables with the relevant route or call Traveline: 0871 200 22 33

Test Valley Dial a Ride Dial a Ride minibuses are specially adapted with handrails and low steps to help passengers. Each vehicle is equipped with a lift or ramp to assist wheelchair and

COmmunITy HallS

Hawksdown Vet CentreWindover Farm, Longstock, Stockbridge, SO20 6DJTel: 01264 810281

VETERInaRy SERVICES

OPERATION AAC The Army Air Corps in the Firing Line!

An exhibition featuring images and footage never seen before of

The Army Air Corps in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Balkans.

AVIATION & MILITARY BOOK & COLLECTORS’ FAIR

Sunday 24th April from10am - 4pmPublic Admission £5.00

( includes entrance to Museum)

Plus Easter Holiday Activities for Kids

Museum of Army FlyingMiddle Wallop, Stockbridge SO20 8DY

[email protected] 784421 www.armyflying.com

NEW FOR EASTER

walking frame users. You can usethis service if you have a mobility or sensory impairment which means that you cannot use or have difficulty or discomfort in using bus services. For example, you might have difficulty climbing steps on to buses or be unable to walk to the bus stop. You do not have to be registered disabled. 01264 352860 (10.00am-2.00pm Mon-Thurs) (10.00am-noon Fri)

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Walk on Fire – making the impossible possible! Dare you

walk over red hot burning wood embers measuring over 800 degrees centigrade?! Once you have walked on fire you will have the confidence to do anything! Join us on Thursday 24 March from 7pm at The Alverbank Country Hotel,

KIDS Charity

007 Casino night

KIDS WORKS TO GIVE DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE A HAPPY CHILDHOOD AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE. WE SUPPORT OVER 1,000 FAMILIES THROUGHOUT HAMPSHIRE.

Lee on Solent. Registration is £20 and £100 minimum sponsorship.

To find out more about our work or to take part in this amazing event call Kitty on 01329 312312 Email: [email protected]

KIDS ~ the disabled children and young people’s charitywww.kids.org.ukRegistered charity: 275936

throughout the evening and a grand prize for the finale.

There will be a short auction held during the evening as well as a buffet supplied by The Grosvenor. We finish off the evening with a disco to dance the night away, and a professional photographer to take memorable photographs of this fantastic evening full of fun, glitz and glamour!

Tickets (£25.00) are available from John Robinsons Butchers and the dress code is black tie and age 18 plus. All proceeds to Stockbridge Pre-school.

Registered charity no. 1045041

You are invited to a charity themed 007 Casino Night

on Saturday 21st May at The Grosvenor Hotel in Stockbridge from 7.30pm. Please come and join us on the red carpet and enjoy your complimentary 007 themed cocktail on arrival.

We have also included £5.00 of casino chips in the ticket price and the “Cabaret Casino” begins at 8pm. The company have been the preferred suppliers to official James Bond movies and were at this years Brit Awards!! There will be further chips to purchase

an entry form, please contact Fiona Evans (as below) or Bob & Lucy Gosse 01794 388617 [email protected].

This event is once again being most generously supported by The Trophy Box in Stockbridge, The Osteopathic Practice in Stockbridge, Hildon Water in Broughton, Hobbs the Printers in Totton and Up & Running in Southampton. If you would like to be involved in supporting the financial cost of running this event, please contact

Fiona Evans on:01794 389237 or [email protected]

Don’t miss the fun!Adults £8 Under 16s £4£1 extra to enter on the day. Registration from 9.00a.m

This fun event will be held on Sunday 10th April from 10.15 am at

Houghton Village Hall.

People travel from far and wide to enjoy this popular event in the wonderful countryside which we are so fortunate to have on our doorstep! Each year this event grows in fund-raising and efficiency which would not be possible without the amazing help we get from so many kind volunteers!

Thank you so much to all who take part in one way or another!The Houghton Trail Event website: www.houghton-trail-event.org.uk has information about the event, entry form, routes, results and photographs of previous events. Last year, the event raised £2,600. There is potential to reach £3,000 this year!

Fiona Evans has received a good number of entries for this already and will take be taking entries before the day until Friday 1st April. If you do not have access to the internet for

The Houghton TrailTHE ALL SAINTS CHURCH HOUGHTON TRAIL EVENT IS A DATE THAT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE UK HAVE GOT MARKED IN THEIR DIARIES!

19Property management


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20 useful Information / Clubs & Societies

Longstock & Leckford W.I. Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in Longstock Village Hall. We have a very interesting programme of speakers for 2011 as well as many social occasions planned. Tel: 01264 810150 or 01264 810603.

Chilbolton Pre-School Chilbolton: Tel: 01962 760488 Sam Inglis: 07919 130 777

Army Air Corps Pre-School Middle Wallop: Tel: 01264 784381

Broughton Pre-SchoolProvides flexible hours for children aged 2 to under 5 years and is run by qualified, experienced staff offering a range of quality resources that fulfil the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Tel: 01794 301286 (school hours) to arrange a visit.

Stockbridge Pre-School Provides day care to children from 2.5 to 4 years. The setting offers full-day care run by experienced, well qualified staff. The Pre-School ‘helps children make good progress in learning and development with a focus on structured learning through play’ (Ofsted). Tel: 07776 277670

School Lane PlaygroupSchool Lane, Nether WallopHampshire, SO20 8EH. We are a small but beautifully formed group, staffed by professionals, fully Ofsted registered, providing quality care and education for 2-4 year olds in the grounds of Wallop Primary School. Tel: 01264 782051 (9-3pm)

Littleton PlaygroupContact: Carol MortimerTel: 01962 776206

Broughton Bounders Running ClubSEAA/EA affliated running club covering the Mid-Test Valley villages, new members welcomed! Melvin Vayle Tel: 01794 301437

Stockbridge Recreation GroundChair: Dave Webb Tel: 01264 810819Sec: Dave Barnes Tel: 01264 810516

Clay Pigeon ShootingSpitfire Club Shoot, StockbridgeTel: 01264 810312 www.clay-pigeon-shooting.net

Horse RidingStockbridge Riding School & Livery Service. Tel: 01264 810727www.srsls.demon.co.uk

Chilbolton Badminton ClubJill Lord Tel: 01264 860667

Chilbolton Short Mat Bowls Club Meet every Monday 8-10pm Chilbolton Village Hall. Deb &

Richard Richardson Tel: 01264 861082

Wherwell Playing Fields Sean Hutton (Chair) Tel: 01264 860443Angela Blackmore (Sec) Tel: 01264 860445

Yoga Carolyn Ryan Tel: 01794 388743

Yoga Ruth Harris Tel: 01980 610660

Yoga & PilatesIncluding ante and postnatal classes. Birthlight trained teacher. To book Tel: 01264 810028

Studio YogaTo book classes Tel: 01264 811158 or Mob: 07764 949317

PilatesTrisha Parsons. Classes in Broughton and King's Somborne. One to one's/small groups by arrangement. Level III Pilates Instructor. Tel: 01794 388489 [email protected]

YogaClass in Houghton Wednesday mornings. Antenatal and postnatal yoga / Active Birth preparation classes also available. Maitri yoga teacher, YBT yoga therapist, Birthlight tutor, Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council registered. Marion Symes Tel: 01962 864823 email: [email protected]

Premier YogaYvette Eves: Tel: 01264 [email protected]

Pilates Clare Bates. Level III Pilates Instructor. REPs registered. Tel: 01794 301241 or 07971287229. One-to-one sessions. Private groups. Group classes available at various venues.

Stockbridge Football Club [email protected]

CTC South HampshireEasy rides, day rides, social events and more! Tel: 01962 864479www.southhampshirectc.org.uk

Outdoor Fitness Classes for WomenBroughton Village Hall Monday 9.30am. Kings Somborne Village Hall Thursday 9.30am. Contact Jane on: 07875 743 680 or www.fitnessdivas.co.uk

Embroiderers GuildAndover Branch - We are a group of like-minded people who share an interest in all aspects of stitching and textiles. We meet socially at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of every month, except August, in the Priory Hall, Love

Lane (St. John’s Ambulance), Andover, SP10 2AB - next to the Wolversdene Club, to enjoy a programme of speakers and demonstrations. We also hold workshops in Goodworth Clatford Village Club every two months. Visitors are very welcome! www.egandover.blogspot.com or Tel: 01264 860806

Wherwell History GroupBuilds up an archive of local history material and arranges monthly talks and visits. Andrew Flanagan. Tel: 01264 [email protected]

Broughton Floral ClubMeet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. Chairman: Tel: 01794 516289

Stockbridge Dramatic Society Chair: Sarah George Tel: 01264 811559Vice-chairman: Mark Frank Tel: 01264 810562www.stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk

The Fly Dressers’ GuildJohn Leatherly Tel: 01264 364850 or Ron Dodson Tel: 01264 810169

Chilbolton PlayersContact Richard Richardson on Tel: 01264 861082www.chilboltonplayers.org.uk

Test Valley Turners For wood turners of all levels, from novice to professional. Meet every third Monday evening at Longstock Village Hall. Contact Graham Barnard Tel: 01962 851979

Broughton Amateur Dramatic Society – BADGChair: Carolyn Jones Tel :01794 301136Vice Chair: Janet Wallace Tel: 01794 301254If you are interested in joining BADG on-stage or behind the scenes then please contact us. New members always welcome! We would be particularly interested in speaking to anyone who would be willing to help out with dressmaking/ costume design or sound and lighting.

Stockbridge Amateur Dramatics Society (SADS)We're looking for new talent, and whether you fancy treading the boards or are more technically minded, we have the role for you. You might like to perform comedy, tragedy, musical theatre, drama or one act plays or maybe join our backstage crew on lighting, sound, set, costume, make up, stage management or directing. If so, beginner or expert, we'd be delighted to hear from you.Please contact Sarah George on 01264 811559 or visit the website at stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk

Bell Ringing at Sparsholt The bell ringers of Sparsholt meet every Monday at the church from 7.30-9pm. It is excellent mental and physical exercise and a good way to make friends and join a local community. You do not have to be a resident of Sparsholt to join our band. To find out more call Tower Secretary Jenny Watson on: Tel: 01962 863596

Andover Town BandA newly formed brass band. Open to all; beginners and beyond. The band aims to take its music into the community, to share playing and participation with local charities and educational causes. If you are Interested in joining us; beginner or experienced, contact: 01264 324056

Salsa in HampshireDance Classes in Romsey / Andover. Duncan Tel: 077 5757 4942 www.salsainhampshire.co.uk

Salsa Y Sol - Salsa West Coast Swing Zumba(R)Salsa: Monday: 7.30 – 10.30pmWinchester Discovery Centre Tuesday: 8.00 – 10.30pm Preston Candover Village Hall West Coast Swing:Thursday: 8.30 – 10.00pmRiver Park Leisure Centre, Winchester Zumba Dance Fitness:Monday: 5.30 – 6.30pmWinchester Discovery Centre Thursday: 7.30 – 8.15pmRiver Park Leisure Centre, Winchester Friday: 9.15 – 10.15amPreston Candover Village Hall.Contact Silvia & Max at Salsa y Sol: Tel: 01256 389 275 www.salsaysol.co.uk

Wherwell Singers Dale Webb: Tel: 01264 860074

Weyhill Electronic Organ SocietyMonthly concerts of melodic, easy listening music featuring top class professional perfomers. For details visit www.weyhill-eos.co.uk orTel: 01264 323213

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Community news22


You do not have to be a farmer to be a Young Farmer! Stockbridge &

District Young Farmers’ Club is part of the National Federation of Young Farmers’Club whose aim is to provide ‘fun, learning and achievement’ for all its members. The club currently has 25 members, who are of varying ages from villages in the local area.

The group meets fortnightly in Leckford and often takes part in competition days at the weekend. Since the beginning of the Young Farmers year, in September, Stockbridge & District Young Farmers’ Club has entered Autumn Competitions at Sparhsolt College, held a successful Halloween Party for members of Young Farmers Clubs across the county, been bowling, held a pool competition, had a talk from Guide Dogs for the Blind and the seniors have entered the Wallop & Tytherley Growmore Quiz Night and Ploughing Match.

The Club has also undertaken two fundraising events. The first was a 12-hour darts marathon. Club Leader Phil Larkin took on the challenge of throwing darts for 12 gruelling hours. He was helped by club members Will Larkin and Jenny Reynell who kept him company and recorded all his

family, and of course, an extra room! Families even receive a monthly fee to compensate for the cost of an extra family member, so hosting an exchange student doesn’t need to mean that you are eaten out of house and home!

In school students study alongside local students, typically at AS level, and are encouraged to play an active part in the school community, meaning that their fellow students also reap the benefits of the exchange programme.

Throughout the students’ time in the UK a local InterStudies coordinator is responsible for looking after the students, helping them find spare time activities and dealing with any minor pastoral issues, and acting as a neutral support person for both the students and their host families.

If you want to get involved, or read more about the InterStudies programme, then you can see more information on: www.interstudies.com, or call the local coordinator, Nicola French, on 01794 341718.

InterStudies started in 2004, and has over the last 7 years built up a solid

reputation for providing high quality exchange programmes for foreign students in the UK. Students come from all over the world to experience everyday British life, living with a ‘host family’ and attending local schools alongside British students.

The idea of student exchanges originated in the US after the Second World War, where student exchange programmes were encouraged in order to increase understanding and tolerance between cultures, as well as improving the participants language skills and broadening their horizons.

Participants describe student exchanges as a win-win situation: students have the opportunity to experience the British culture at first hand, and learn fluent English, while giving their host family the opportunity to learn about a foreign culture. Families with children, for example, can give their children the opportunity to have a host brother or sister from another country, helping their own children to learn about a foreign culture.

Anyone can apply to join the programme. The most important criteria for a host family is that they have a warm and welcoming home, and a genuine desire to welcome a foreign student into their

an International Dimension for the local CommunityINTERSTUDIES, A CAMBRIDGE BASED EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION IS ADDING AN INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

Stockbridge & District young Farmers ClubIS A GROUP FOR 10 TO 26 YEAR OLDS WHO ALL SHARE AN INTEREST IN THE COUNTRYSIDE, RURAL PURSUITS AND AGRICULTURE.

scores. A group of members were there to cheer him on to the final countdown.

Most recently the Club has made deliveries for their annual ‘Dung Drop’. This involved bagging up over 65 bags of farmyard manure, kindly provided by local farmer and former chairman Kurt Morton and delivering them to villages across the Test Valley area. This year after bagging up the dung, club members had a BBQ lunch to refuel before splitting into three teams to make the deliveries. Last year this event raised £150 for the Hampshire Air Ambulance and this year the £250 raised will be split between registered charity Hampshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs and Stockbridge & District Young Farmers’ Club.

Stockbridge & District Young Farmers’ Club has been running for almost three years and has grown in members and variety of activities undertaken. The Club has a strong team of Club Leaders, Club Officers and keen members who ensure that the Club has an exciting programme and that the members participate in as many local events as possible. Stockbridge & District Young Farmers’ Club are always looking for more opportunities to get involved with the local community, for people who would like to come and give a talk at a club night and for anyone who is interested in joining. If you would like more details please contact Victoria Brown by email [email protected]

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24 Community news

Drive to West Dean via EAST Tytherley and Lockerley (West Tytherley road closed). Start out by crossing the railway line and walking up hill towards Salisbury. After about 500m you should

see a footpath to the left. It skirts a recently rebuilt house and continues gently uphill towards Dean Hill. Where it meets the road cross it and continue under the lee of Dean Hill until you reach West Dean Farm. There's a couple of newly built houses and across the farm yard you should see a track to your right which will take you to the road which you cross to continue on the footpath. (If you go straight on you'll need to turn right at the road to regain the footpath.)

At the corner of the field you should take the path almost directly to the isolated copse of trees in the middle of the field and go straight on till you meet a field boundary where, if you bear right (going by now almost due north) you should see the footpath and the tunnel beneath the Salisbury to Romsey railway line.

When you meet the road turn left for some 200m and then down the track toward the water treatment path for a further 150m where you step out onto the footpath again across the field skirting the treatment plant. Follow the path round then bear off left and continue. You'll have to pass through a tall wooden gate and go through the garden of a house to come out onto a roughly made up road. Turn left for 150m, and then take the footpath to your right. Keep on, crossing

WEST DEAN TO LOCKERLEY WALK - WITH THANKS TO THE LOCKLERLEY WALKING GROUP FOR PROVIDING THE DETAILS OF THIS WALK

aPRIl WalKthe road and then through Brown's Copse keeping straight on through Farley Copse to emerge almost opposite the Hook and Glove in Farley. This is a lovely

country pub to stop for lunch but if there’s a large group of you, please phone in advance on 01722 712247 to let them know you’re coming.

The return route is a little shorter... Retrace your steps into Farley Copse but take the left turn at the cross ways going roughly due east till you meet Ben Lane. Bear right for about 500m and at the cross road continue straight on with the rough roadway. After about 600m, take the somewhat hidden footpath to your right. It starts off in a part of Bentley Wood and it will

emerge in an open space which has been divided off into horse paddocks. The path to take - roughly south east - is fairly clear and you'll re-enter Bentley Wood after about 1km. Follow the path - it's easy to become lost in Bentley Wood - and take the left fork as it leaves the wood. After about 1km you'll be a few hundred metres above the car park where you started.

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the crops for our daily bread. Let’s not forget the busy stationary engines that used to power farm equipment before the days of electricity.

Will you have time to browse through the side stalls full of interest for those looking for a bargain or maybe take the family for a ride on the Fun Fair?

This is a show that the whole family will enjoy and we look forward to seeing you there.

The event is to be held at Matterley Farm on the A31 between Alresford and Winchester. PROFITS TO WESSEX CANCER TRUST.

For more information www.billtargettrally.co.uk

Held l on a local 44 acre site, this is a rare opportunity to see

about 40 old steam engines on display in the beautiful Hampshire countryside.

“Motoring of a different age”. Reminisce over a parade of classic and vintage cars of the type that Dad and Granddad would proudly polish before taking the family out for a picnic.

Motor cycles of the iconic British bike era such as Triumph and BSA will be ridden around the ring - have we all forgotten what a “proper” motor bike sounds like?

For the agricultural enthusiast there will be many vintage tractors that used to plough the fields and harvest

The Bill Targett memorial Steam and Vintage Rally21ST AND 22ND MAY 2011 - A GREAT HAMPSHIRE DAY OUT

If you are a business and wish to book a stand at the Show or hospitality to celebrate that anniversary or to reward your best clients, please call the office on 01590 622400.

For enquiries, bookings or tickets, ring 01590 622409 or visit www.newforestshow.co.uk. Tickets can be purchased on the gate on show days or in advance from the show office, The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH. If you wish to purchase group tickets of 12 or more people please contact us on the number above or email us and someone will be happy to help you.

It is getting towards that time of year again – time to think about buying your

tickets for the Show while the 20% discount is available.

This year we are pleased to have secured the return of Jamie Squibb and his amazing motorbike stunt performance.

The Solent Dog Display team, and one of the most popular areas, the Show Farm are back and there is also a new poultry section.

Come and enjoy this wonderful Agricultural Show, full of events and all day entertainment for all the family.

new Forest & Hampshire County Show 2011THIS YEARS NEW FOREST & HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW WILL BE HELD FROM TUESDAY 26TH - THURSDAY 28TH JULY.

27Home Services


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DRS NATALIE AVERY AND EDWARD GIBBONSWe are pleased to announce we have two new partners in the Stockbridge Practice team.Both doctors undertook their GP Registrar Training at Stockbridge and will be known to many of our patients already. We did not scare them off then!

Please join us in extending a warm welcome back to Natalie and Ed.

PLEASE NOTE: that Stockbridge and Broughton surgeries will be closed on the follwing days in April.

Friday 22nd April - Good FridayMonday 25th April - Easter MondayFriday 29th April -Royal Wedding

DR. GARETH EVANS RETIREMENT“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream another dream!” C S Lewis

It is with mixed emotions we say goodbye to Gareth Evans who is finally hanging up his stethoscope

Gareth joined the Stockbridge Practice when Dr Johnson retired 30 years ago, and has overseen the Practice grow and develop to what it is today.

His leadership, loyalty to his patients and staff will be greatly missed; Gareth has worked hard his entire career and has earned the opportunity to spend more time with his family and hobbies.

Please join us in thanking Gareth for over 30 years of outstanding service and in wishing him all the best in his retirement

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30 arts & Crafts

On the Festival’s opening night the sky becomes a stage in a

performance by world famous Argentine company Voalà.The programme also includes a new music commission, Where Two Worlds Touch; outdoor performances of classic Shakespeare; and a performance by Jasmin Vardimon Company.

This year’s programme will reflect a focus on the themes of China, Dance and Air, and events will take place across the region in locations as diverse as Salisbury Cathedral, Old Wardour Castle and Stonehenge.

HOW TO BOOKTickets can be booked in person from the Salisbury Festival Box Office, 87 Crane Street, Salisbury, SP1 2PUor book online at: www.salisburyfestival.co.ukAlternatively call the Salisbury Festival Box Office on:08452 419 651Box Office Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm

Salisbury Internationalarts Festival launchedTHE FESTIVAL RETURNS IN 2011 WITH A PACKED PROGRAMME OF THEATRE, DANCE, CIRCUS, FILM, MUSIC AND SPOKEN WORD IN LOCATIONS AROUND THE HISTORIC CITY.

The Romsey SIngers regular Easter date in Romsey Abbey is

a performance of Brahms’ German Requiem on Saturday April 18th. This

year they have also been invited to perform in Beaulieu Abbey as part of the Music

at Beaulieu season. That concert is on April 2nd. Ian Wicks, the choir’s Director, who is also Director of Music at the Cathedral School in Salisbury, says he is delighted to have the opportunity to take the choir further afield, especially as the choir is now drawing its members from a wide area, including the New Forest and Lymington.

So Good They'll Sing it Twice!ROMSEY’S ACCOMPLISHED CHAMBER CHOIR, THE ROMSEY SINGERS, ARE GIVING THEIR EASTER CONCERT TWICE THIS YEAR

An unusual feature of these performances will be the accompaniment by two pianists, adding twice the power to the keyboard. The pianists for both performances will be Timothy Hone and Andrej Kouznetsov.

Romsey Singers’ Christmas and Easter concerts have become a popular feature of the Music in Romsey season. The choir has grown in musical strength under Ian Wicks’ directorship, and now

numbers almost 40 singers. It will be performing again in July as part of the Romsey Festival.

Romsey tickets are available from the town’s tourist information centre, 01794 512987, and for Beaulieu, from the Music at Beaulieu Box Office, 01590 611404.

Bonham’s Auctioneers who will be present to do firearms and shotgun valuations.

This year's charity shoot will take place on Friday 13th May. There are a large range of prizes on offer including engraved glass items from Coventry Silverware. A raffle and auction will also be held.

Shire House, Old Palace FarmKing’s Somborne Registered Charity 301866 Hants. SO20 6NJwww.tv-charityclayshoot.org.uk

In 2010 a total of 96 shooters took part and we are hoping for even

more this year. We have already received positive responses from 28 Sponsors including BASC, Barbour and Martins, Nissan. Local companies including Robjent’s, Brockmans Solicitors, Thyme & Tide and Evans & Partridge Estate Agents, The Co-op and Penyards have already offered support. Other local companies are also interested.There are also companies from outside the area including

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Michael Fairclough Carl Melegari

NOMADS HOUSE HIGH STREET STOCKBRIDGE HAMPSHIRE SO20 6HE

01264 810717 [email protected] www.courcoux.co.uk Tuesday to Fr iday 10am - 5pm Saturday 11am - 4pm

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NEW PAINTINGS 2nd - 27th Apr i l

At Sea - Dusk XXII 16”x16” Oil on panel Orso & Paolo 24 ”x24” Oil on canvas

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While Fairclough has exhibited for many years with the gallery,

this is the first time that there has been a focus on the work of Melegari who was born in Wales of Italian parents. "I first came across Carl's paintings

last autumn and I knew instantly that we had to show this work of the very highest quality", enthused Ian Courcoux, gallery director. "His texture and style stand out, whether it is his figure or animal work -- really exciting". Melegari's recent show in Cardiff sold 36 paintings on the opening night and Ian is hoping for similar success in Stockbridge. "These are works which are special and we have already had success with them in our mixed winter show", says Ian.

Carl melegari & michael Faircloughat Courcoux & CourcouxTHE FIRST FOCAL SHOW OF 2011 AT COURCOUX & COURCOUX CONTEMPORARY ART IN STOCKBRIDGE FEATURES THE PAINTINGS OF TWO OUTSTANDING PAINTERS, CARL MELEGARI AND MICHAEL FAIRCLOUGH.

As he approaches 70, Michael Faiclough's strong seascapes just seem to get better and better. A Rome Scholar in the '60s and winner of the Hunting Prize in 1987, this is the work of a very serious painter. In these new paintings he has expanded his palette to incorporate vivid blues and reds and his huge skies, often above seas off the west coast of Ireland, are accentuated by

the wonderful textures which he achieves by mixing potter's grog with his oil paint.

The exhibition opens on Saturday 2nd April and runs until the 27th. Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm. Tel. 01264 810717/www.courcoux.co.uk.


32 Clubs and Societies

Longstock Neighbourhood Watch Charles Grieve Tel: 01264 810794

Longstock Garden Club Peter Rogers Tel: 01264 810794

Stockbridge Evergreen Chair: Joyce Compton Tel: 01264 810898

Kings Somborne Twinning AssociationTwinned with St Paul du Vernay, near Bayeux. Annual exchange visits take place. Anyone in this magazine’s circulation area who is interested in joining us should contact Wendy Hartley Tel: 01794 388742

Broughton Twinning AssociationTwinned with Sauve in the South of France, we would welcome anyone who would like to join and take part in annual exchanges. The next exchange is Broughton, July 2011 – willing host families welcome! (date TBC). President: Dave Evans Tel: 01794 301194 Secretary: Victoria Barrett Tel: 01794 301062

Chilbolton/Stockbridge Beavers/Cub Scouts Leigh Dance Tel: 01264 811074

Chilbolton Care Group Peter Ward Tel: 01264 860528

Stockbridge & District Young Farmers Club Meet every other Thursday at the Combine Club in Leckford. It is a rural-based youth group for young people aged 10 to 26. You don't have to be a farmer to be a Young Farmer! Club Secretary: Victoria Brown Tel: 07828 019624 [email protected]

Royal National Lifeboat InstitutionStockbridge & Upper Test Branch. Chairman: Tolley Taylor. Tel: 01256 893561

Somborne & District SocietyRegular activities including monthly talks, usually on the fourth Wednesday in King`s Somborne Village Hall. For membership information please contact 01794 388107

The Upper Test Valley Vintage ClubThe club was formed in 1998, locally based, for people with interests in vintage machines. No need to own one. Social meetings at the Leckford Combine Club, second Tuesday of the month from October through to April, 8pm. We support many local charities. Contact : Mr David Watts on: 01264 810421 (chairman)www.uppertestvalleyvintageclub.co.uk. [email protected] (secretary & membership secretary)

The Wallops W.I.Meet every second Wednesday of the month - 7.30pm. St Peters Church Hall, Over Wallop. New members and guests are always welcome. Contact Pam Quick on: Tel: 01264 781292 or Shirley Monger on Tel: 01264 782151

Longstock & Leckford W.I. Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in Longstock Village Hall. We have a very interesting programme of speakers for 2011 as well as many social occasions planned. Tel: 01264 810150 or 01264 810603.

Houghton W.I. Meets on the third Monday of every month (except August) at 7.30 pm in Houghton Village Hall. Houghton WI is a lively and friendly group and all visitors or potential new members are most welcome. Contact, Sandra Harper Tel: 01794 388509 or Jane Anderton Tel: 01264 810928.

Chilbolton W.IMeets at Chilbolton Village Hall on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. New members welcome. Our group has a wide range of interests and enjoys a variety of activities throughout the year locally and nationally. Contact: Sally Griffiths Tel: 01264 860313 or Sue Batchelor Tel: 01264 860307

Royal Air Force Association Ben Warren Tel: 01264 810522

Stockbridge Church Flowers Angela McMeekin Tel: 01264 810236

Stockbridge Lunch Club Joyce Compton Tel: 01264 810898

RiVa - Dog Training Kings Somborne. Val Kelsey Tel: 01794 388570

Royal British Legion (Houghton Branch) Chair: Michael Ford Tel: 01264 810691Secretary: John Gale Tel: 01962 760225Poppies: A McMeekin Tel: 01264 810236

Royal British Legion Womens Section (Stockbridge Branch)Branch Chair: Nancy Warren Tel: 01264 810522Secretary: Joyce Compton Tel: 01264 810898

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CluBS & SOCIETIES

Launch of Bra Bank, Tuesday 15th March 11.00 a.m. by Janet

Whiteley, Chairman of Stockbridge Parish Council and Sally Milligan, member of Parish Council. Come to Stockbridge and bin your old bra!

They have just taken delivery of a ‘Bra Bank’ where anybody can deposit their unwanted bras. The donation to ‘Against Breast Cancer’ depends on the weight of the bank, so the more bras the better. The donated bras are then whisked away to start life on the other side of the world where local traders support their families by selling them. Any bras beyond redemption are taken apart and disposed of properly.

Nicolette Read, owner of Undercover: “It is not uncommon for customers who have taken advantage of our specialised fitting service to leave the shop wearing

their new bra, asking us to throw away the old one.

The Bra Bank seemed the ideal solution as it not only raises funds for cancer research but helps families in the developing world and recycles hopeless bras responsibly. Hopefully we will raise a significant amount of money for a really good cause.” Donate your bras and claim 5% off a replacement bought at Undercover.

Bank your old bra – don’t bin it! For further information please contact Nicolette Read or Susan Kent on 01264 810888 or [email protected]. www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk - www.undercoverintimates.co.uk

undercover in Stockbridge Raising money for Breast CancerUNDERCOVER LINGERIE BOUTIQUE IN STOCKBRIDGE HAS FOUND A WAY OF RAISING FUNDS FOR CHARITY FROM THEIR CUSTOMERS’ UNWANTED BRAS.

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WOOLLEY &WALLISSA L I S B U R Y SA L E R O O M S

For more information or to purchase a catalogue please call 01722 424500

or visit www.wool leyandwal l is .co.uk51-61 Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3SU

Furniture & Works of ArtClocks, Pocket Watches & Barometers

Will Hobbs 01722 [email protected]

CONSIDERING SELLING?We are now accepting items for our next sales in July.

For free sale valuations and other enquiries, please contact:

A silver model of a Kingfisher, Londonimport marks for 1910.Est: £300-400

Cased group of roach by J Cooper & Sons,caught at Fordingbridge. Nov 1935.Est: £1,000-1,500

A tortoiseshell and 9ct gold mountedtimepiece, London 1907, 5in (13cm) h.Est: £1,000-1,500

Furniture and Works of ArtTuesday 5th April 2011

Clocks, Pocket Watches and BarometersTuesday 19th April 2011

SilverWednesday 20th April 2011

FORTHCOMING SALES

Silver

Rupert Slingsby 01722 [email protected]

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Clos du MarquisFrance on your doorstep

T: 01264 810 738

E:closdumarquis@

btinternet.com

www.closdumarquis.co.uk

Recipe supplied

and sponsored by

Germain Marquis

of Clos du Marquis

Restaurant, French

Pantry and

Cookery School

METHoD

In a dish that will fit into your fridge place the meat and marinade and leave for 24hrs. Add a classic bouquet garni: thyme, bay leaves, stems of parsley attached together with a piece of string with one or two cloves in the middle. Add a little balsamic vinegar to enhance the flavour. After 24hrs strain the meat and separate it from the ingredients, keep both for use later.

Warm up a cocotte (The beautiful and heavy Le Creuset) or a large pot, and fry the meat little by little. Never attempt to fry the meat all at once or it will boil. Using goose fat or oil, fry the meat until nice and brown and then add the bacon. When the ingredients are browned pour the brandy over and wait a minute, then light with a match (to remove the unpleasant overtones of alcohol), cover to stop the ingredients burning.

Next add a tablespoon of flour, one by one. Stir in well and then pour the wine over and cover. Place the pot inside the oven (only if the handles are NoT plastic) and cook for 3hrs at 150°C. After three hours check to see if meat is tender, remove or leave for another 30 minutes etc…

If you are using diced venison instead of beef, add juniper berries into the marinade and a small jar of cranberries whilst cooking in oven. Cooking time should be 4hrs. 1hr for poultry unless you find a boiler, then it will take longer to cook (A boiler is usually an old hen). After 2½hrs of cooking fry the pickling onions, mushrooms and add sugar in a frying pan. once cooked place them into the cooking meat and add salt and pepper to taste. The secret of this meal is slow cooking. If warmed up a day or two later it will add more flavor and is excellent for home freezing. for beef or poultry try a delicious potato puree. for venison why not try braised red cabbage with cumin seeds or celeriac puree.

BOEuF BOuRGu IGnOnONE OF THE MOST ENJOYED DISHES IN FRANCE FOR CENTURIES. THIS BASIC RECIPE CAN WORK FOR MANY OTHER DISHES LIKE, COQ AU VIN, VENISON ETC.. THROUGH THE RECIPE I HAVE OUTLINED THE VARIANTS - GERMAIN, CLOS DU MARQUIS

foR MARINADE

2 cloves of garlic1 bouquet garni1lt good red wine200g sliced carrots1.8kg beef chuck cut into big cubessalt/pepper3 soup spoons of balsamic vinegar2 sliced onions

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10cl oil or goose fat200g julienne of streaky bacon3 tablespoons of flour

A little glass of brandy

foR gARNISH

200g sliced mushrooms200g small pickling onions1.5 teaspoons of sugar

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Clos du MarquisFrench Restaurant

at the Leckford Hutt

Special summer two course lunch menus Tuesday to Sunday

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à la carte always available__

Saturday night à la carte only__

Closed Sunday night and all day Monday__

Dining al fresco in the gazebo

On the A30 (between Stockbridge and Sutton Scotney)

T: 01264 810 738 E:[email protected]: www.closdumarquis.co.uk

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Saturday 25th SeptemberFrom 1pm - 5pm

Saturday 26th SeptemberFrom 10am to 4.30pm

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Food & Drink

If we so choose we can feed ourselves whilst simultaneously taking part in any activity, no need to sit at a table. Walking, driving, shopping, going to the cinema, you name it we can eat as we go and once finished we simply throw it away. There in lies the problem.

Of course there are plenty of bins dotted around Stockbridge which the vast majority use but, as usual, it’s the minority that either feel they are exempt from such basic considerations or simply can’t give a toss, no pun intended.

It’s easy to blame the young, our play grounds are strewn with rubbish and even where bins are provided they are often tipped over, can anyone seriously be impressed by that? But clearly there are other

culprits, a friend was walking her dog when it emerged from a park hedge covered excrement of the human variety complete with baby wipe, and for the wildlife in and around Stockbridge there is a positive buffet of discarded take-away food which has either been thrown from car windows or discarded in the street without a thought. It’s vile.

Stockbridge is blessed with a team of dedicated litter pickers. Armed with bags and grabbers they stoically pick up all those dregs so causally discarded by moronic people, regardless of age, who have so little respect or concern for the place in which they live, or visit, that they consider littering ‘’ok’ or even amusing.

Actually they probably lack the cognitive ability to make such a judgement, in short they don’t think because they don’t

care. So what is to be done? Sadly probably nothing. Those of us that use bins and teach our children to do likewise will continue to do so and those that can’t be bothered will keep the lovely litter pickers busy.

What do you think?

Well that’s what we are led to believe. White goods have a ‘life’

and so aren’t worth repairing, cars have to be traded in every three years or else they will completely implode, the very second food goes past its sell-by date it must be jettisoned for fear of contracting some hideous form of poisoning, should we be brave enough to break the seal.

Of course we know none of that is really true, but the fact remains that we live in a consumer society gone mad. The epitome of this is probably that of consumables, food and drink. No matter where we find ourselves, whatever the time of day or night there will always be victuals of every conceivable type, hot or cold, abundantly available.

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Plants, Crafts & More Refreshments

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Spring two course lunch and dinner menus Tuesday to Sunday

__à la carte always available

__Saturday night à la carte only

__Closed Sunday night and all day Monday

On the A30 (between Stockbridge and Sutton Scotney)T: 01264 810 738 E:[email protected]

www.closdumarquis.co.uk


'The kind of good traditional restaurant you are always looking for in France but can never find or it's shut!'

The New English Cook by Rose Price July 25 2009

“Thank you, the quality and

presentation could not be faulted” Lulu Guinness

Bespoke Wedding CatererWe’ll ensure that we tailor everything as you want, just the way you would want it.

CelebrationsYour special day will be one to remember with delicious food and great service.

Corporate EventsA truly professional service to refl ect your company

Beautiful MarqueesOur marquees are truly wonderful and can be personalised to your style.

Call Helen or Catherine on 01962 706274 to fi nd out what our experienced event team

can do to ensure that your special day is magical from start to fi nish.

Call us on 01962 706274www.thecreativecateringcompany.co.uk

Thyme & Tides, Stockbridge High Street Tel: 01264 810101

www.thymeandtidesdeli.co.uk

TASTING DAYS IN APRILSaturday 9th AprilMy chocolate bar - delicious local truffles and chocolates for Easter.

Saturday 30th AprilTeoni's hand made oat crunch cookies, perfect any time but especially with a cup of tea!

Chococo Easter EggsNow in Stock

Entertaining? why not order, collect, heat and serve (it's that simple) our new range of delicious Thyme and Tides kitchen suppers.Our range will include Saffron lamb tagine, luxury fish pie,cottage pie with caramelised onion and leek mash, Gingered beef with honey and prunes, Balsamic chicken with wild mushrooms, Roastedvegetable and goats cheese crumble. Don’t forget we also have puddings, cheese, wine, chocolates…

You can now follow us on twitter at @thymeandtides

Easter opening times: Good Friday 10am - 4pmSaturday 9am - 5pmEaster Sunday CLOSED Easter Monday 10-4pm.

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Providing excellent value family private dental care

Dental & Cosmetic Clinic

T: 01264 810 818T: 0844 576 9288W: theriverdentalclinic.comE: [email protected] River Dental & Cosmetic Clinic1 Clarendon Terrace, The High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6EY

New Business of the Year Award 2010Highly Commended - river Dental Clinic.

A new crown in 90 minutes?Although our patients tell us they like visiting the practice we appreciate they are busy people. They would wish to spend as little time as possible in the dental chair.

With this in mind we have installed the latest

CEREC technology. This is a revolutionary

innovation that enables us to design, fabricate

a crown, inlay or veneer in a single visit. When

you arrive, a digital camera is used to take

an image of a prepared tooth, instead of an

impression or mould. you then relax with a

coffee and a magazine whilst we design the restoration. The whole

procedure that would normally take at least two weeks, if not more,

just takes around an hour and a half.

Remember our success is your smile, For more information on

CEREC please call us or drop in.

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Folly Farm, Crawley, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2PH Tel: 01962 776687 www.bespokeoaktables.com

Steven Baker FurnitureT a b l e s o f D i s t i n c t i o n

Beautiful bespoke handcrafted tables, chairs and furniture made to order

'English oak turned into an artform'

Open Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm

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