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Country MarketEvery Thursday 10-11.45am at Stockbridge Town Hall, Stockbridge.

Sparsholt Village Fete - 7th July 2012 from 2 - 4.30Held in the magnificent grounds of Sparsholt Manor, this village fete is a truly English country affair. Come and sample home baked cakes and tea on the terrace or try your hand at many of traditional games. We look forward to seeing you there.

Friday 20th July &Saturday 21st July.Art Exhibition inThe Skittle Alley, The Eagle Inn,Abbotts Ann SP11 7BGWork by members of theArt Group at The Old ExchangeFriday 20th July 6pm to 7:30pm Preview with a glass of wine and canapés . Tickets from The Eagle, Liz Dell, or at the door.Adults £5, children £2 Friday 20th July 7:30pm to 9pm Free EntrySaturday 21st July 11am to 8pm Free Entry Liz Dell 01264 711051

Monday 16th JulyHoughton WI Meeting7.30pm Houghton Village HallNeil Stewart will give a talk on"Life on the Reef" .All visitors are very welcome.For further information please callSandra Harper 01794 388509 orJane Anderton 01264 810928

Saturday 18th AugustHoughton WI invite you to aCream Tea by the RiverEnjoy tea with homemade sconesin the garden of Blandford House,Stockbridge, by the River Test.Bring & Buy Stall and Raffle2.00-4.00 pm - £4 per person.

KINGS SOMBORNE VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEECharity No. 301866COMPANION DOG SHOW.Saturday 28th July 2012.King’s Somborne Recreation Ground (SO20 6PP)(By permission of the Kennel Club)In conjunction with theKING’S SOMBORNE & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FLOWER SHOW & FETE.Judging under cover if wet.Entries taken on the Recreation Ground from 1.15 p.m.

Judging Pedigree Classes 2.00.p.m.Junior handling and Novelty Classes will follow.Rosettes to 3rd place in all classes.

Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th JulyStockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society (SADS) Summer ProductionThis year SADS is very excited to be staging the much loved comedy: Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare directed by Barry Webb. Performances will be in the Garden of The Burrow, Longstock. Start 7:30. Bring your own chair but no tables please. Wrap up warm. The production goes ahead even in the rain! Thursday will be a Gala Night – in aid of Stockbridge Town Hall renovation. Tickets £12.50 including glass of Buck’s Fizz and canapés. Garden open at 6:00. Friday and Saturday – tickets £8.00. Garden opens at 6:30. Tickets available from the 1st of June from John Robinson, Butchers and Garden Inn – also on-line from www.stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk (10% online booking fee).

Saturday 7th JulySparsholt Village FeteSet in the magnificent grounds of Sparsholt Manor, this year's fete will be one not to be missed. With all of the usual family fun and activities and some new events too. For more information please email: [email protected]

21st July 2012. MIDDAY MUSIC. St Peters Church, Stockbridge.The Stockbridge Augmented choir will perform for about 40 minutes a selection of music for all tastes! Come and hear the story of Salad Days in words and songs. Other songs from the Sound of Music and a short interlude of something a little more serious!Light refreshments will be served following the performence. Entry to the concert is free with a retiring collection.For further details telephone Dawn on 01264 810724.

Saturday 18th AugustHoughton WI invite you to aCream Tea by the RiverEnjoy tea with homemade sconesin the garden of Blandford House,Stockbridge, by the River Test.Bring & Buy Stall and Raffle

2.00-4.00 pm - £4 per person.

The Wallop Vintage Gathering and Car Boot SaleSunday 26Th AugustAt Wallop Sports Field Salisbury Lane SO20 8JLBetween 10am and 4pmFree EntryCars Tractors Engines Working Machinery Large Car boot BBQ Cream Teas Children's Rides A fun Day for all the familyFor further information please call 07771639879

Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th JulyYoga and Art for ChildrenSummer holiday fun for 5 - 11 year olds at Art At The Barn, Goodworth Clatford, SP11 7LF. Two day Yoga and Art workshop from 10 am - 3 pm. Includes Yoga stories and games, arts, crafts and indoor and outdoor activities. For more details or to book a place call Tamsin at Studio Yoga, tel: 01264 811158 or 07764 949317 or email [email protected].

Longstock and Leckford WI meets on Tuesday July 24th at 7.30pm at Longstock Village Hall SO20 6DP. The talk is "Fashion Changes through the 20th Century" with Dinah Warnock.Refreshments are available and visitors are always welcome. For more details please ring 01264 810150 or 01264 810603

11th JulyWildflowers Meadows and Herbaceous Borders. RHS recommended event at Longstock Park Nursery. This event will cover all aspects of the general management of wildflower meadows and herbaceous borders with practical tips on preparation, sitting, and cultivation. RHS Members £12.95, non members £15.95. Please book in advance to avoid dissapointment. on: 01264 810894.

Saturday 14th JulyHampshire Food, Farming and Butterfly Fayre.At Longstock Park Nursery. From 10.30am - 4.30pm. Interactive displays and walks from Butterfly Conservation. Jazz band beer tent. Hampshire Fare & New Forest Marque member stalls in our Summer Food Market. www.longstocknursery.co.uk. Tel: 01264 810894.

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Inside this month's issueTest Valley Forum

July 2012

Features & Community News03 Dates for your diary

06 Much ado about nothing

06 Celebration launch party for DBB solicitors

08 Church Services and News

10 Test Valley Borough Council News

12 Carisma Vehicle Solutions

13 Local Nature & Butterfly Walks

14 Olympic Relay comes to the Test Valley

14 Flying Musuem holds Olympicnics

14 Andover Carnival 2012

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16 Clubs & Societies

17 Clubs & Societies

18 Stockbridge is sparkling

18 Stockbridge Gardens Open Event 2012

18 NGS - Gardens open for Charity

20 Hampshire Mum - Homework Wars!

22 Orchid day at Houghton Lodge

22 Events at Mottisfont

22 The Magic Wand Tandem Challenge

22 Are you realising your potential?

22 Dad puts his best foot forward to thank

cardiac team for ten month old son's care

24 Useful Information

25 Need to drop in small article

26 Let it rain

26 Jenny Meadows - Winchester Citizens Advice

28 Farewell to King's Somborne Schools Headmaster

28 Wherwell Primary School News

30 Recipe of the Month - Croquette de Crabe

32 New Forest & Hampshire County Show 2012

32 Blissfields Festival in Winchester

34 Trout n About 2012 Stockbridge

35 Success of Andover Farmers Market leads to extension

36 Useful Information

37 Hampshire Food Festival 2012

38 Stockbridge Music Concert 2012

40 It's all downhill... from here?

42 Hat Fair 2012 WInchester

42 Fire Garden at Stonehenge for the London 2012 Festival

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Celebration Launch Party for DBB Solicitors

It was party time in Stockbridge as newly merged legal firm DBB solicitors

celebrated its launch.Guests gathered in the superb orangery at the Three Cups Inn after plans to hold the event in the gardens of the Clarendon Court offices were switched due to the bad weather. Guest of honour was Romsey MP Caroline Nokes and the party was also an opportunity for DBB solicitors to pursue its passion for the community by inviting two charities to use the event to raise their profile and increase awareness of the work they do.

One of DBB solicitors’ aims is to increasingly build its reputation as a progressive and caring law firm with a proactive approach to working with all aspects of the community.

The Three Smiles fun club is based at Andover Leisure Centre and is a multi-activity programme for young people aged 0-19 years with additional needs. They can take part in weekly activities alongside siblings every Sunday afternoon during term times. Activities include trampolining, soft play circuits, junior boxing, arts and crafts, badminton and archery.BUGS, the Salisbury-based Burns Unit Group Support, told guests how burn patients can suffer years of pain and suffering,

operations and many mental and physical difficulties.

Families too can suffer long term difficulties. Post hospital support for survivors of burns is very sparse in the UK and in this region the support offered by BUGS is the only befriending support of its kind available to people who have been burned.DBB solicitors have offices in Stockbridge and Andover, where a second celebration was planned.

Much Ado about Nothing

Shakespeare, eh? Mention that to most people and they’ll have vague

memories of dusty classrooms, boredom and doesn’t everyone die? Skulls, swords, Scandinavian psychosis – it’s just a laugh a minute.

Well, those are the tragedies, and while the Bard is responsible for some of the most thought-provoking literature in the English language, he did have a sense of humour, you know. That’s why we know his more light-hearted work as Shakespearean comedies. Now don’t expect Sid James or Peter Kay to turn up on stage at the Stockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society’s summer production of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ in the Burrow in Longstock between the 5th and 7th of July, but do be prepared for an evening of conviviality and laughter.

The play is about two pairs of lovers who…well let’s just say the course of true love doesn’t run smoothly, aided and abetted by a villain and a spectacularly incompetent policeman. Director Barry Webb has set the play in the 1920s, a milieu that will suit the fast moving plot changes and wit of the original Elizabethan text. You really need to see it for yourselves, which is why this pre-viewer recommends an umbrella (for the notoriously

pernicious weather), a glass or two of wine and some nibbles. Oh, and you’ll need to bring a chair.

Most of all though, leave your school-days perception of Shakespeare at home, and just enjoy the evening. On the evidence of previous performances by this dedicated drama group, you will not be disappointed.

ErratumWe pride ourselves on accuracy at Test Valley Forum, but occasionally errors can creep in. We'd like to correct an announcement we made in the last issue about the Stockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society's summer production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.

The CORRECT DATES are: Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th July, in the garden at The Burrow, Longstock. Tickets are available at John Robinson Butchers and the Garden Inn in Stockbridge; the Post Office in Kings Somborne and on-line at www.stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk.

We'd like to apologise for any embarrassment, especially to the cast, who are still madly learning their lines!

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Sunday 1st July10.45 Songs of Praise

Sunday 8th July10.45 Parish Communion

Sunday 15th July10.45 All Age Worship

Saturday 22nd July10.45 Parish Communion

Saturday 29th July10.45 Benefice Communion

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Sunday 1st July18.00 Evensong

Sunday 8th July10.00 Morning Prayer

Sunday 15th July10.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 22nd July10.00 Holy Communion

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St. Peter & Holy CrossWherwell

Sunday 1st July10.00 Common Worship with Holy Communion

Sunday 8th July18.00 Evensong

Sunday 15th July10.00 Family Service


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Every Wednesday09.30 Holy Communion

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Sunday 8th July09.30 All Age Worship

Sunday 15th July09.15 Longstock: Service of the Word

Sunday 22nd July09.15 Parish Communion


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Sunday 10th June09.30 Family Worship

Sunday 17th June08.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 24th June09.30 Holy Communion18.00 Evening Prayer

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screen printing, Indian textiles and fabric dyeing. She also sells a range of specialised printing and dyeing fabrics as well as specialist textile products to buy. She only recently arrived at the The Fairground and said "There is a great buzz here and, as a new business, it's good to have similar businesses alongside which are so friendly and supportive. We all work together and share ideas”. www.textilestudio203.com

At Beaker Button, Jen Best uses natural fibre and high quality yarn to create beautiful hand crafted Dorset buttons. They also stock a variety of yarns (including a small selection of handspun wool which is spun in the studio) spinning and knitting tools and local undyed fleece and have a button bar so you can buy thread and rings to make your own Dorset buttons. Workshops are run on knitting, crochet, button making, spinning, designing and felting. www.beakerbutton.co.uk

Maggie Forbes has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of sewing and pattern cutting. Her hands-on craft and textiles shop and studio is accessible to all ages and abilities and provides the space and resources to let you express the creative person fighting to get out. All ages and abilities are welcome for lessons, parties and studio time. http://www.fairgroundcraft.co.uk/maggies.asp

To have one new business is something to celebrate. To have

two is doubly great, but to have three new businesses, all working with fabric and all from the same place, must be unique? But this is exactly what has happened at The Fairground Craft & Design Centre in Weyhill where Hailey-Louise, Jen and Maggie have all started new businesses dealing with different aspects of textiles over the last 6 months. The other thing the businesses share is that they have all been helped by Test Valley Borough Council's Business Incentive Grant. With its collection of craftsmen and women on the historical site immortalised by Thomas Hardy in The Mayor of Casterbridge, the Fairground Craft and Design Centre in Weyhill is now one of Test Valley's favourite visitor attractions and has proved an excellent base for setting up the businesses. Hailey-Louise Budding is a textile designer who offers one-to-one and group workshops in textile design, free machine embroidery,

Councillors Lashbrook and Charnley, in whose Ward the Fairground sits, presented the grant cheques which are just one of the ways the Council gives practical help to new and small businesses. Both Councillors were delighted to have such a hive of enterprise in their area and pleased that the Council's Business

Incentive Grant has helped the three new enterprises in the early stages of their development. To check if your new business is eligible for a grant please contact David Gleave, Economic Development Officer at Test Valley Borough Council on 01264 368309

Helping Businesses Grow

New quality scheme for accommodation providers being considered

An entry level quality assessment scheme for B&Bs in the Borough is

being considered by Test Valley Borough Council.

Accommodation providers from across Test Valley heard about the new entry level assessment scheme at a meeting organised by the Council. The meeting provided the first opportunity for local B&Bs, hotels and self catering establishments to hear about the scheme which is being adopted in many other areas of the country, including parts of Hampshire.

Pam Foden, from national tourism body VisitEngland said “This scheme is a popular option for businesses who may not necessarily want an official VisitEngland star rating, but do want to provide customers with the reassurance that comes with an assessment scheme accredited by the national tourist board. The Test Valley local accommodation assessment scheme would

consist of an annual day visit from an experienced assessor to check that the business meets all the regulatory requirements – is clean, safe and true to its marketing”.

Councillor Peter Giddings, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development at Test Valley Borough Council said “Currently about half of Test Valley’s accommodation providers belong to the AA and Quality in Tourism star rating scheme. That means a large number of businesses cannot be promoted via our Tourist Information Centre and Tourism South East. The Council is very therefore very keen to adopt this new entry level scheme which will help support local businesses whilst assisting in our aim of ensuring a competitive local economy”

For further information, please contact David Gleave, Economic Development Officer at Test Valley Borough Council on 01264 368309.



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Wednesday 4th JulyMagdalen Hill DownLeader: Jenny Mallett/Jayne Chapman 01962 808400Meet 10.30am as 2nd May

Local Nature Walks & Butterfly Walks

Friday 20th JulyMagdalen Hill DownLeader: Jenny Mallett/Jayne Chapman 01962 808400Meet as 2nd May. One of the best times of the year to see butterflies at their best, and the wildflowers too.

Tuesday 24th JulyBentley Station Meadow

Leader: David Walton Tel 01962 808400. Meet: 10.30am in the Forestry Commission car park off Gravel Hill Road. Map ref: SU 802 433. Leave the A31 east of Bentley sign-posted Alice Holt Research Station. Go along Gravel Hill Road, over a railway bridge. The car park is about 500 yards after the bridge on the right.

Wednesday 25th July Yew Hill. Leader: Ivan Arnold 01962 866 706. Meet: 10.30am at end of Old Kennels Lane at junction with Port Lane and

Millers Lane, Oliver’s Battery. Map ref SU 451 269. A good time of year to see Chalkhill Blues and many other butterflies and wildflowers. Saturday 28th JulyYew Hill. Leaders: Brian Fletcher 01962 882746 & Ivan Arnold. Meet: 2pm at end of Old Kennels Lane at junction with Port Lane and Millers Lane, Oliver’s Battery. Map ref: SU 451 269. See Chalkhill Blues, many other butterflies and lovely wildflowers.

14 | Community News


Olympic Relay comes to the Test Valley

On the afternoon of

Wednesday 11 July

Andover sees the

once-in-a-lifetime arrival of

the Olympic Torch Relay. It is

expected to arrive in Andover at

3.35 pm, with the relay starting

at 4.15 pm and leaving the town

at 4.42 pm. It is anticipated that

thousands of people will gather

for what is likely to be the

largest single event in Andover

this summer and crowds are

expected to gather well in

advance of the start time and

will take a while to disperse

after the relay moves on.

Any residents and businesses

near to the Torch Relay Route

who may be affected should

have already received notice of

the event. It is hoped that this

advance notification will allow

people to plan accordingly and

also highlight the best viewing

points for anyone wanting

to see Andover shine in the

Olympic Torch light. Details of

the temporary road closures will

be available online as they are

finalised.

Councillor Martin Hatley,

Deputy Leader of Test Valley

Borough Council said “With

the Olympic Torch now firmly

on British soil, the countdown

to its arrival in Andover has

begun. Andover will be ready

to welcome the Olympic

Torch relay and excitement

is mounting as we prepare

to celebrate its passing with

cheering crowds and special

events being held by businesses

and schools. It will be an

historic occasion and I am sure

one that will be remembered for

many years to come”.

He continued “The safe

management of the event is

the responsibility of Test Valley

Borough Council who are

working in conjunction with

the police, highway authority

and other agencies to ensure

any disruption is kept to a

minimum”.

Full details of the route,

timetable for the day (including

timings of road closures when

available) and details of the best

vantage points can be viewed

at: www.testvalley.gov.uk/

london2012

Flying Museum hosts Olympicnics

The Museum of Army Flying is hosting Olympicnics a games

event to mark the opening of the Olympics on the 27th July between 10am and 3pm. Families can enjoy a range of different interactive games from Pick Up Sticks to Giant Jigsaws as well as a range of activities provided by Winchester Museums. The Museum’s restaurant the Apache Café will be cooking up a feast of BBQ food to tempt visitors and everyone is encouraged to bring along a picnic blanket and enjoy the outdoor games.

Marketing Manager Rebecca Clay said about the event ‘The Museum is getting into the

Olympic spirit and marking the opening of the Olympic Games by hosting a wonderful range of family friendly competitive and non competitive games for everybody to take part in’. There will be sack races and ball throwing activities as well as strategy games such as checkers and Jigsaws. All the games are free some of the competitive races will have a small charge to take part in. The BBQ food will be charged for.

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Carnival Day 2012 will

be held on Sunday

22nd July and Vigo

Recreation Grounds will be the

focus of our Family Fun Day

commencing at 12 noon until

9pm.

The Main stage will feature

both Local and National Artists

performing a wide variety of

Music, hosted once again by

Andover Sound’s Steve Randall.

To ensure all the Family have

a great time we will have both

Children’s and Adult Fairground

Rides/Stalls, the Table Top

Circus where children can

practice their skills together

with a variety of Craft and

Charity Stalls, the Railway

Tavern Beer Tent and numerous

Food and Beverage outlets.

Besides the Fun Day our 3rd

Road Procession for both Floats

& Walkers will move through

the streets of Andover starting

at 4pm from the Grain Silo off

Weyhill Road and will move

down along Weyhill Road

through to Bridge Street and

then onto East Street to its

finishing point on Vigo Road.

With this year’s theme of

“Children’s TV Past & Present”

over 20 Floats and groups of

Walkers will show off their

creative skills in a bid to win 1st

prize.

Andover Carnival Day 2012


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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-Schoola 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. The Pre-School ‘helps children make good progress in learning and development with a focus on structured learning through play’ (ofsted). For further information or to arrange a visit call 01264 811772

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 Pre-schoola community run pre-school set in the millennium memorial Hall and surrounding grounds, offering a safe, happy and caring learning environment for 2 to 4 year olds. Staffed by experienced professionals. ofsted registered. open 8:30am-12:15pm, with a flexible drop off. Contact Carol mortimer on 01962 776 206 or 07765 916 006 to arrange a visit.

Wallops under 5s Playgroupmothers and toddlers group meets on Fridays at Wallops Parish Hall. Tel: 01264 781635

Water meadow Children's Centre │ Stockbridge Primary School, old london road, Stockbridge, So20 6EJ. Tel: 01264 811089 Fax: 01264 810134 [email protected]

The Barn Nursery - over WallopSmall cosy nursery (max 6 children). 3hr sessions. many activities. Singing, dancing, messy art & craft, playing in the garden. Willa Franks: 01264 782007 or 07831 368244. [email protected]

The Sombornes Pre-SchoolIndependent, oFSTED registered pre-school offering education through play in a friendly, informal setting for children aged 2 to school age. Please visit www.thesombornespreschool.org for session times and more info call 07530 893773.

Broughton youth FootballWe run a friendly village youth football club that competes in the Testway youth league. For season 2012/13 we will have teams at under 8, under 10 and under 13 and we are always happy to welcome new players. Please contact Nick mabey on 01794 301209, [email protected] if you are interested or would like to know more.

littleton Tennis ClubTennis for all the family, competitive and social. Full time coach with an extensive coaching programme for minis, juniors and adults - including cardio tennis. 6 hard courts, 2 of which are floodlit and aclubhouse. For more information visit:www.littletontennisclub.co.ukcontact the coach on:[email protected]

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

Chilbolton Badminton ClubJill lord Tel: 01264 860667

Chilbolton Short mat Bowls Club meets 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

Stockbridge Football Club [email protected]

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

upper Clatford youth Football ClubWe are running teams at under 7-16yr age groups this season. New players welcome. Training weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (depending on age group) at upper Clatford sports fields 6-7.15pm. Tel: 01264 364106 or 07833 614429 Jennie Handford for more information.

Broughton Short mat Bowlsour activity takes place on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30, (September to april), in Broughton Village Hall. New members welcome. all the equipment provided. Come along and join in. more information contact: amanda Hayter on 01980 862883 or John Perry on 01794 301466.

art Group - abbotts annGroups meet at The old Exchange,Duck Street, abbotts ann, SP11 9NDJoin a small group of 5 or 6 like minded people. materials are provided, as is tuition and encouragement. Work in any medium and on any subject you choose, or on the topic chosen for the day. Groups meet fortnightly; sessions last for 2.5 hours with tea and coffee on hand. Sessions are lead by: liz Dell HND(Fine art) TDip(IT).Contact liz for more information one-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01264 711051 mob: 07881 633089

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 7.30pm 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. www.egandover.blogspot.com or Tel: 01264 860806

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

The Fly Dressers’ GuildJohn leatherly - Tel: 01264 364850 or ron Dodson - Tel: 01264 810169

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

St mary's Church, Broughton, Flowers:Janelle Quitman - Tel: 01794 301 754

Stockbridge Church Flowers angela mcmeekin - Tel: 01264 810236

Fancy a CraFTy Pint?on the first Saturday of every month. love Craft live Crafty run informal arts and crafts workshops in abbotts ann. Where local craft lovers are invited to meet up and enjoy a range of crafty workshops led by local artist & qualified teacher Kelly Jenkins Ba Hons. ma rca. learn a new skill, make a product to take away & enjoy a drink & some cake! all in the wonderful surroundings of The Eagle Inn Village pub. Each month ranges from; Textiles, Jewellery, Ceramics, decoupage and much more! The workshops run from 2pm to 5pm and costs just £18 per crafter with all your materials and lovely homemade cakes included! For more information visit our www.facebook.com/lovecraftlivecrafty or to book your place email: [email protected] or call Kelly: 01264 712149.

Chilbolton PlayersContact richard richardson on

Tel: 01264 861082www.chilboltonplayers.org.uk

Broughton amateur Dramatic Group – BaDGThe group exists for the enjoyment of those who wish to be involved in any way with productions, not just for the benefit of performers. We aim to provide entertainment for the village in the form of drama, comedy, dance, music, review and pantomime. If you are interested in joining us on stage or behind the scenes then please get in touch. Chair: linda Cardigan - Tel: 01794 301196Vice Chair: Janet Wallace - Tel: 01794 301254

Stockbridge amateur Dramatic Society (SaDS)Chair: mark Frank (01264 810562). Vice-chair: Debbie Smart (01264 810147)www.stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk

Clatford amateur Dramatic Society (CaDS)Chairman: Cliff Tucker Tel:01264 324513. Secretary: ann Buckley Tel. 01264 365506

Sword DancingPart of Broughton Traditional arts Group (BTaG). We meet weekly from 5th march 2012. No previous experience necessary, new members welcome anytime. Pippa Evans: 01794 301389.

Samba and african Drumming We meet fortnightly at Broughton Primary School. No experience necessary. Come and discover the benefits of drumming! For more information phone lynda middleton: 01794 388002

Bell ringing at Sparsholt meet mondays 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

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 or Tel: 01264 323213

Bell ringing at Kings Somborne. New ringers always welcome. Come and learn a new skill, meet new people and enjoy yourself. Practise night monday's. 7.30 - 9pm. just turn up or contact Tower Captain Sue Spurling. Tel: 01794 388266

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WOMENS INSTITUTESThe Wallops W.I.meets 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 2012 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. Contact: Sally Griffiths Tel: 01264 860313 or Sue Batchelor Tel: 01264 860307

royal air Force association Ben Warren Tel: 01264 810522

Stockbridge lunch Club Joyce Compton - Tel: 01264 810898

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

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) Branch Chair: Nancy Warren - Tel: 01264 810522. Secretary: Joyce Compton - Tel: 01264 810898

longstock Garden Club Peter Bramley: 01264 810432 or ada rogers: 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. 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 meets 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.Club Secretary: Victoria Brown Tel: 07828 019624 [email protected]

The Somborne & District Society a local history society although we do cover other subjects and interests. We hold regular lectures on the fourth Wednesday each month at 8 p.m. in King’s Somborne village hall as well as visits to historic houses and other places of interest. (Further information from mary Pollock on 01794 388422).

OTHER CLUBS &SOCIETIES

royal National lifeboat InstitutionStockbridge & upper Test Branch. Chairman: Tolley Taylor - Tel: 01256 893561

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. Contact : mr David Watts on: 01264 810421 (chairman)www.uppertestvalleyvintageclub.co.uk.

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

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.

If you would like to feature your club or society on these pages FrEE of charge then please send your contribution to [email protected]. Please try to keep your contribution to under 60 words so that other groups can take advanatge of our free service.


18 | Community News / The Garden

Stockbridge is Sparkling!

Stockbridge welcomed the first ever Sparkle Day on Monday 28th May

2012. Sparkle Days are a new initiative from the Council’s Environmental Service and are part of the successful ‘Love Where You Live’ litter campaign.

The aim of the day is to add just an extra bit of sparkle to an area. During the day, roads and footpaths were swept and litter bins emptied and washed. Other permanent fixtures along the footpaths were cleaned, litter picked, grass verges cut, weeds removed and trees and shrubs tidied up. In addition, twenty Hypericum Hidcote (St. Johns Wort) shrubs were planted and two benches re-stained. The Recycling Officer was also on hand to advise residents about any waste and recycling issues and 190 Green Guides to Recycling in Test Valley were delivered to local homes.

The feedback from the day was very positive with many residents asking about the initiative, commenting that it was a good idea and thanking

the team for their hard work.

The Council’s Environment Portfolio Holder, Councillor Peter Boulton gave the new initiative his full support. He said, “Stockbridge is a shining example of a town bursting with many small successful shops and refreshment establishments. The traders, visitors, and residents care very much about the appearance and the cleanliness of the town so it was an excellent location to launch this new campaign. Enhancing and preserving the natural and built environment is one of the Council’s key aims and this innovative initiative will give many of our towns and villages an intense clean up and polish treatment.” Stockbridge Parish Councillor, Graham Miller, joined in with the praise and said “Thank you for bringing this initiative to Stockbridge. It is very much appreciated so a ‘big thank you’ to the Sparkle team”.

Stockbridge Gardens Open Event 2012

Stockbridge Gardens Open Weekend .Ten varied house gardens

open in this popular village on Saturday and Sunday, July 28th and 29th (1.30pm - 5.30pm) ; small cottage gardens, lovely landscaped gardens, gardens designed for wildlife; lots of water features, streams and water meadow views plus our Primary School’s vegetable and wildlife gardens and the village allotments!

Delicious cream teas are available on the church lawn in the centre of the village and Amesbury Town Band will be playing there during both afternoons. There will also be garden plant stalls at the church.

Plenty of free off- street parking. Tickets just £5 per person ( £1 for 12-16 year olds.) Visit http://web.me.com/h.e.jones to see slideshow of our 2011 event.

NGS - Gardens Open for CharitySunday 1st JulyTerstan, Longstock, Stockbridge. Clever hard landscaping with theme of ovals and circles, changes of level and vistas, imaginative, unusual and colourful planting, a Showman's caravan, and a maze-like kitchen garden. Adm £3.50. 2pm – 6pm. Plants for sale, teas.

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th JulyThe Buildings, Broughton, Stockbridge. A renovated farmyard, high on the Hampshire Downs offers gravel gardens, borders, an exuberant pergola, all on thin chalk soil. 2pm – 5pm. Adm £3.50. Plants for sale. Teas.

Sunday 8th &Tuesday 10th July Crawley Gardens, nr Winchester.

Exceptionally pretty small village with thatched houses, C14 church and village pond. 2pm – 6pm. Combined adm £6. Plants for sale, teas. Four contrasting gardens will be open: Bay Tree House, Little Court, Paige Cottage, Tanglefoot.

Friday 20th JulyMottisfont Abbey & Garden, Romsey. Built C12 as Augustinian priory, now house of some note. 30-acre landscaped garden incl spring or 'font', from which house derives its name. Magnificent ancient trees and walled gardens with National Collection of over 300 varieties of old roses. Tranquil walks in grounds, along the R Test. 10am – 5pm. Adm £9, chd £4.50. Plants for sale, teas.

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A celebration of orchids and fine Hampshire produce is being

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A delicious Hampshire produce lunch will be served in Houghton Lodge’s fine dining room, looking out onto stunning views over the River Test. Local produce will include Leckford apple juice, homemade traditional pork pie served with Isle of Wight tomato chutney, Lyburn Old Winchester Cheese shortbread and a selection of cakes and tarts served with Hampshire strawberries.Mr Busk, owner of Houghton Lodge & Gardens, said: “Our orchid days have become very popular as Andy has outstanding knowledge and our display of stunning orchids includes many rare species. We are delighted to be able to combine one of these special days with the Hampshire Food Festival and offer a lunch of

Orchid Day at Houghton Lodge & Gardens

local produce to celebrate our involvement.”

The gardens at Houghton Lodge are Grade II listed and surround an enchanting and unique example of an 18th Century “Cottage Orné”. Houghton Lodge is a haven of peace alongside the tranquil beauty of the River Test. Chalk Cob walls enclose a traditional kitchen garden with espaliers, herbs and heated greenhouses housing a hydroponicum, in which plants are grown without soil, as well as the wonderful orchid collection.

Tickets for the Hampshire Food Festival Orchid Day on Wednesday 11 July, which runs from 10.30am-3pm, cost £25 per person, including lunch and entry to the 16 acres surrounding the house. There will be orchid plants for sale and an exhibition of Andy’s engraved glass and gilded orchid models. Advance booking is required, please book by calling 023 8000 1655 or email [email protected]. Also see our website www.houghtonlodge.co.uk

Find out more about Hampshire Food Festival, which runs from 1-31 July at www.hampshirefare.co.uk/foodfestival.

Wind in the Willows and Worn to be Wild 14 July – 16

September. Discover the world of Ratty, Mole and Toad through a display of 30 of the illustrations for the Wind in the Willows, drawn and hand-coloured by E.H. Shepard. Also find out how contemporary designer and photographer Kate Plumtree has been inspired by wildlife and landscape in Worn to be Wild, her exhibition of extraordinary couture dresses that have grown out of her studies of nature. You can even try some on yourself!

Events at Mottisfont

Open Air Theatre- HMS Pinafore. 17 July 2012 6:00pm.

Price: Adult £16, Child £8. Booking Essential 0844 249 1895. Theatre company, Illyria return with the Gilbert and Sullivan classic HMS Pinafore.

There's always something happening at Mottisfont.We've new exhibitions in the gallery, workshops with exhibiting artists, children’s trails and activity days, outdoor music and theatre, and talks and tours. You’ll never be stuck for something to do.

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Are you realising your potential?

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Throughout my corporate career I was subjected to plenty of training and psychometric testing which gave me useful insights and indicators but it wasn’t until I worked with someone one to one that I could take time out and really go through a thorough process to get to where I am today – a self employed hypnotherapist. But maybe I have other talents?Music has always been close to my heart but could I paint, make jewellery or learn a new language?

The process of learning is interesting too – some of the most important skills we undertake such as walking and talking, we master in our early years. We fall down, we get up again; at no point does it enter our mind not to bother or think it’s just too difficult. However the older we get the more obstacles we seem to put in our way rather than just deciding to do it. I’m currently undertaking an advanced hypnotherapy course and my tutor is very much pushing the practical and putting the theory aside. I’m really enjoying going out of my comfort zone and trying new

ideas and concepts – the more I do the more I learn. A friend of mine has started to learn to paint and of course, whatever materialises on the paper we have a habit of judging. “It’s not very good” can often transpose into “I’m not very good at this”, however the DVD tutorial he’s using suggests he paints “for the bin” which is a lovely way of taking the pressure off enabling his style to develop.I’ve been inspired by the Channel 4 programme “Hidden Talents” which explores how far natural talent can really go.After tests, nine participants were selected and invited to work alongside an expert for a few months and WOW what a transformation; no one being more surprised than the people themselves! James a 19 year old homeless ‘A’ level drop out with an aptitude for languages, masters Arabic in just 19 weeks!You too can take these tests http://www.channel4.com/programmes/hidden-talent/articles/take-the-hidden-talent-tests So what are you waiting for? Go on........ You might surprise yourself!

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Record-breaking attempt from Lands End to John O’Groats on a tandem.

On 30th June, Hampshire-based Dominic Irvine and Ian Rodd will be looking to break the long-standing record for non-stop cycling on a tandem from Lands End to John O’Groats. The duo have decided to embark on this challenge in order to raise much needed funds for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s ‘The Magic Wand Appeal’ and have set a fundraising target of £50,000. This is a charitable appeal to raise funds to redesign and refurbish the children’s unit in The Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, which aims, where possible, to minimise the trauma to a family with a child in hospital.

According to the Road Records Association, the men’s tandem bicycle from Lands End to John O’Groats record is held by Pete Swindon and John Withers and has been an unbeaten record since 1966. They completed this in two days, two hours, 14 minutes and 25 seconds (50 hours, 14 minutes and 25 seconds). This challenge will involve 842 miles of non-stop cycling and usually takes experienced cyclists around ten days to complete.

Olympic gold medalist, James Cracknell (along with Jerone Walters and Rebecca Romero) has tried and failed to break this record twice. In the most recent attempt, they had 68.3 miles to go but had to stop with the support team saying “they simply couldn’t continue”. As well as an endurance cyclist, Dominic is an international speaker and facilitator and is all about ‘Maverick Thinking’

The Magic Wand Tandem Challenge

- examining how ordinary people can do extraordinary things – hence this challenge. ‘Maverick Thinking’ breaks through limitations and enables individuals, teams and organisations to excel beyond what might be considered reasonable. Ian, who is also a keen rower, is a consultant paediatrician at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Dominic comments: “This is very much a TEAM effort, which includes a whole raft of individuals such as drivers, a coach, mechanical support, medical support and route-planners. If we break the record, it will be because we, as a team, broke the record. We have chosen to do this challenge as a demonstration of the extraordinary things ordinary people can achieve when you put your mind to it and we will also be raising funds for The Magic Wand Appeal. The extraordinary service provided by the children’s unit at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital needs an extraordinary effort to help raise these funds.”

Dominic and Ian have been training exceptionally hard for this challenge and pre-rode the course at the beginning of May to test out the prototype tandem bike supplied by Yorkshire-based JD Tandems.

To make a donation, please visit www.justgiving.com/MagicWandTandemChallenge Follow on Twitter @DomIrvine (the support team will be tweeting and blogging throughout the challenge) Like ‘The Magic Wand Tandem Challenge’ on facebook and follow their progress

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Among those who ran were Daniel Creed and son Theo, aged just ten months old, from Yeovil in Somerset. Running the course with Theo sitting comfortably on his back, Daniel raised £368 in sponsorship to thank the team at Southampton General Hospital who cared for Theo when he had surgery to close a hole between the two upper chambers of his heart, just six weeks ago.

Laura Creed who supported her husband and son on the day said, “We would like to thank all of the people that helped to fix Theo's heart. The surgical team, the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and all of the staff on E1 Ocean ward were fantastic, they helped to reassure us all the way through and the care they provided was first class.”

Laura continued, “Considering how poorly some of the children on the ward are, it is a positive and happy place to be. We hope that the sponsorship we raised

for the fun run will benefit another family who have to use the facilities at Southampton General Hospital.”

A number of runners also took part to raise money for the Red & White Appeal which aims to build a specialist day treatment unit for patients with leukaemia and other life threatening blood disorders, from across the region.

Sponsorship money from the fun run is still being counted in. Any outstanding sponsorship can be posted to Suzie Simmons at Southampton Hospital Charity, Mailpoint 135, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD.

To find out about Southampton Hospital Charity’s latest events visit www.southamptonhospitalcharity.org. To make a donation to Southampton Hospital Charity please call the charity team on 023 8079 8881.


24 | Useful Information

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 HallSituated in the centre of the Village alongside the Recreation Ground. The main hall seats over 100 people, has a large fixed stage with a proscenium arch and a built in sound system. It also has a Performing Rights Society Licence. The Hall has an excellent newly appointed kitchen with a serving hatch to the main hall.The refurbished committee room, is suitable for meetings of about 12 to 14 people. An ideal location as the Hall is situated on a main road and is roughly equidistant from Andover, Romsey, Salisbury and Winchester. Parking for approx forty vehicles available. To arrange a booking for a function, a meetings or other activity please contact: 01794 388009 or by email at [email protected] or visit our web-site www.thesombornes.org.uk/villagehall

Over Wallop Church HallIn centre of village. Hall can seat 50. Kitchen and car parking available. Tel: 01264 782676

Broughton Village Hall The purpose built hall has an extensive grassed area at the rear which is used for outdoor activities and overflow parking. The hall boasts excellent facilities. Suitable for weddings, dances and lectures as well as public and private meetings and has ample parking. The building comprises a main hall with seating capacity for lectures or theatrical performances of 120 and for catered functions of a100, together with two meeting rooms one accommodating 20 people and another accommodating 40 people which is fitted with a Sound Induction Loop System. The hall holds an entertainment licence and and a licence to sell alcohol and boasts a fully equipped catering standard kitchen together with an excellent bar and a winged stage.Projector, screen and sound equipment are available. For bookings contact Trish Chadder on 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.

Wallops Parish HallAt 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

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 Mandy Amor on: 01264 860566

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 776518 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 preparation of hot & 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

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Exhibition highlight Winchester photographer Colin Roberts’ winning piece ‘Sea Thrift Flowers’.

Look out for a wealth of exciting activities and events throughout the building.

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Let it rain!

Rain rain go away, come again another day. Oh it’s back already!

A friend said recently that rain simply isn’t fashionable; rain in the summer is considered just so ‘last season’. Is he right? The moment lambing ends, it’s officially summer, and nothing will deter us from our utopian ideal of what it should be.

Magazines are full of recipes for those halcyon days of alfresco dining, and garden centres burst forth with blooms so we can recreate Chelsea in a terracotta pot. 'Homebase' and the like easily persuade us that we really do require new decking, garden furniture, outside lights and a gas barbecue big enough to roast a pig on. Then there’s this year's trend: Union Jack bunting, picnic rugs, paddling pools, hammocks, plates and cups that will happily see us all through the Jubilee, football and the Olympics!

So determined, even desperate, are we to enjoy the outdoor life that the very moment a yellow sun symbol appears on the weather map, we go berserk. The promise of sun renders the shops devoid of all summer essentials: burgers and sausages, salad and strawberries, bread rolls and

crisps, Pimms (complete with Union Jack label) and beer, barbi coals and firelighters fly from the shelves.

We are sadly in denial, steadfastly refusing to admit that the first week of Wimbledon is usually a wash out, and the Louboutins will be stuck in the mud when the going is soft on Ladies' Day.

Rain, far from being unfashionable, is actually a reliable classic, returning season after season. We may not welcome it, but we’ve learnt to wear it well. How many times have you stood under an umbrella emblazoned with Monet’s water lilies, huddled round the barbi trying to keep warm, wet to your knickers thanks to your stylish spotty mac being only ‘shower resistant’? But do you give in? No.

To survive the British summer you have to be made of sterner stuff; ask any camper or Glastonbury veteran. It’s time to wring out that stiff upper lip, be frivolous and have fun no matter what the heavens throw at us. After all, we’ll all be clad in North Face by the end of August!

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Before you start, outline exactly what work you want doing and what that includes . For example, if you are having a new kitchen put in, are you moving where the sink or washing machine would be?

Do your research to find the best people for the job. Check the Local Authority Assured Trader Scheme Network www.oft.gov.uk/laatsnwebsite or use TrustMark www.trustmark.org.uk to find a registered builders, or you can check online for websites with a feedback option to rate tradesmen.

Once your checks have provided a list of reputable tradesmen, get references and three written, itemised quotes from different builders. Make sure your quotes are

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It’s important that you talk through with your builder about what happens if something goes wrong and who pays – for example if there are delays in completing the job or you come across a complication.

Get everything you’ve agreed down on paper. Your contract with your builder should be in place to protect you and the trader. It is a legally binding document. Read through the contract and make sure that you obtain a written quotation and all terms agreed in writing.For more information, see the Builders and home improvements in the Consumer section on Adviceguide www.adviceguide.org.uk.

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Farewell to King's Somborne School'sHeadteacher

As we draw towards the end of the academic year it is time for us to

say goodbye to Mr Nick Winning, who has been Headteacher at King’s Somborne Primary School for the last 15 years.

As evidenced by the school’s recent OfSTED we have a very successful school in King’s Somborne. Nick would be the first to recognise that the school’s achievements are the result of a team effort over many years by pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community. However, the Head-teacher plays a critical role in the life of the school and the OfSTED report is a fitting testimony to Nick’s dedication, commitment and hard-work over the last 15 years.

I first met Nick 8 years ago when we were in the process of relocating to the area as a result of a job move. I remember, Nick making time to show us around the school and his uncompromising belief in an inclusive school which has high academic standards and develops the whole child in order to equip them to deal with the varied challenges of life. This was an important factor in our decision to choose King’s Somborne as our new home and we have not been disappointed.

School governors are given a privileged insight into the life of a school and the education system. I have had the opportunity to work closely with Nick during the last eight years as a Governor at the school. During this time I have observed a tireless pursuit of educational excellence without compromising the founding principles of the school. Nick’s dedication and commitment to the school and the children has

been exceptional. Nick’s blue Volvo parked in the school car park late into the evening and often at weekends has been a frequent sight for many of us in the village over the last few years and an indication of the time he was devoting to the school.

King’s Somborne school has a rich history, perhaps the most famous school in the country at one time. Founded by the Rev Richard Dawes, it was a pioneering school financed by the community for the benefit of the entire community. Whilst much has changed since the school’s founding days, Nick has first and foremost championed the founding principle of the school being an inclusive school, striving to ensure that every child is able to realise their potential and achieve their best.

Nick also leaves King’s Somborne school with a rich musical legacy that he has created and nurtured. A school band and one that is proficient enough to play with confidence at community events is not something that one would typically observe in schools of a similar size. Many children who have attended the school over the years, now have ongoing musical interests in their lives as result of Nick’s work.

On behalf of the school governors and the many parents, pupils and members of the community who have benefited from Nick’s hard work and dedication, we thank him and wish him every happiness in his retirement.

John CartwrightChair of Governors (King’s Somborne CE Primary School)

Wherwell PrimarySchool News

It is surprising to see just how much our village school manages to fit into the term

in addition to the schoolwork that fills the day. We are, as always, grateful to the staff, PTA, parents and children for all of their hard work throughout the year and to the community for supporting our events. Many of you may have noticed several groups of pupils walking around Wherwell village on a very wet Wednesday at the beginning of May. The children were looking at historic features of the village and were interested to learn lots of things about the houses that they usually just drive past. The 12th and 13th of May weekend proved to be a busy one for many of our families with the Wherwell Pageant on Saturday and the Annual Harewood Forest Fun Run on Sunday. Twenty-four pupils from the junior classes represented the school at the Pageant. On Sunday, the Harewood Fun Run, a joint event for school and Wherwell Playing Field Association, took place with one hundred and thirty six runners and walkers enjoying a sunny morning.

The children of Class 3 were very pleased to be invited to an Olympic Sports Festival at Test Valley School on Wednesday 16th. This was a fantastic opportunity for many to develop their sporting skills and, for others, a chance to show the courage and determination to meet personal challenges.The School Spring Fete on the 20th got the fete season off to a great start despite it being a rather chilly May Day. The children from years 2, 3 and 4 entertained us with their

maypole dancing while the younger children performed an original Olympic dance. With your help we managed to raise £3,800 towards enhancing the children’s outdoor play equipment.

Fortunately the weather warmed up over the next week, which coincided with National Walk to School Week. Families closer to school took advantage of the warm, sunny mornings to walk every day, while several children managed to confuse the bus driver by walking to a different bus stop. It was a great opportunity to leave the car behind and enjoy the outdoors.The children and staff celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style by wearing red, white and blue to their street (playground) party on Thursday 31st of May. A Jubilee lunch was the start of an afternoon of activities and fun, which was planned, prepared and coordinated by the children in Class 5. On behalf of the PTA, the teachers presented their children with celebration medals and Union Jack flags. The afternoon was completed by an enthusiastic performance to the parents of Sing, the Jubilee song written by Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber.Why not have a look at the school’s website www.wherwell.hants.sch.uk where pictures of many of these events and much more news about our school can be found.

If you would like further information about Wherwell Primary School then please do call us on 01264 860384 and talk to Mr King (Head Teacher) or Mrs Pritchard (Administration Officer).


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30 | Recipe of the Month

Croquette de Crabe

METHoD Melt the butter over medium heat, slowly add the flour and mix thoroughly with a

wooden spoon until it forms a “ball”. Slowly add the mixture of wine, cream and grated

nutmeg. Stir in slowly until it forms a “ball” again. Remove from the heat, add the crab

meat, eggs and mix well, then taste and season. Next butter and flour a baking pan,

divide the mixture into small portions with a knife. Flour your hands and form the

portions of mixture into small round or oval shaped cakes. Bake in oven for 25 minutes

at 180°C, or check that they are cooked through with a knife, when the blade comes out

dry after pricking the cakes they are ready. The cakes can be kept in a fridge for up to

3 days, cooked or uncooked, if covered. To re-heat the caked put them into the oven on

a butter/oiled pan for ten minutes, they are delicious with a beautiful salad. This recipe

is very popular in my restaurant. If you want you can freeze them too. When defrosting

them it is best to do it slowly over night in a fridge.

SAuCE

A simple and quick way is to use a tin of good bisque. Obviously, it’s better to use some

crab shells. This is a good way to “improve the tinned bisque”. Next chop an onion

finely and three cloves of garlic and fry them in a little oil. Add some thyme and bay

leaves, a little brandy or whisky to taste then Flambe. Pour a small glass of white wine

into the bisque and let it simmer slowly. Add some thick cream, salt and pepper and a

little tomato paste if not “red enough” and two drops of Tabasco to give some “bite”.

If the cakes are served on a salad, shape them smaller and sprinkle the sauce over.

• 200g Good quality crab meat (if tinned/

canned not pasteurised if possible)

• 50g Butter

• 70g Flour

• 125ml White wine

• 125ml Cream

• 2 Eggs

• A little grated Nutmeg

• Salt/Pepper

WANT To LEARN To CooK?The Clos Du Marquis has an excellent cookery school run by its own skilled French chef Germain Marquis. Mr Marquis truly enjoys explaining and preparing French food with a whole variety of clients, and his courses have been highly acclaimed. Different topics are available to suit everyone’s choice. It is fun to cook. For more informationon Clos Du Marquis cookery lessonsvisit: www.closdumarquis.co.uk orcall: 01264 810 738

INGREDIENTS

Cost: 4/10 Difficulty: 4/10

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We have been shortlisted by

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Please go to the website and place your vote via the following

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MANY SPECIAL FOODS

ONE SPECIAL DAY

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28th JULY10am-4pm

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Please join us for freetastings of our locally sourced, famous specialityfoods and take full advantage of ourexceptional one-day offers.

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ISSUE 47 MAY www.testvalleyforum.co.uk

New Forest & Hampshire County Show – 24th to 26th July at New

Park, Brockenhurst. Last few weeks to get 20% off all visitor tickets - ends on July 11th so do get them soon so as not to miss out!. Entry for under 5’s is free. There is literally something for everyone to enjoy no matter what age you are. You can enjoy an exciting packed programme of events, with country pursuits, woodland activities, livestock competitions and equestrian displays. The theme of the Show is ‘The Best of British’ and we have some really well known people running demonstrations of their skills and letting the public have a go too, so don’t forget to visit the new Best of British Pavilion. Other highlights include the return of the Shetland Pony Grand National, the largest Heavy Horse Musical Drive ever and the Solent DogAgility display to name justa few. Don’t forget the international Show jumping, the best of the cattle, sheep, pigs and horses to see and some of the best selection of craftsmen in the UK.

Enjoy tasting the best in the Food Halls, inhale the wonderful scents of the Flower show, go back in time and see the working steam engines, or watch and wonder at the terrier, and ferret racing! If you love finding a bargain, the Show has over 600 stands for you to browse through, and there will be all day entertainment for children in the Forest Fun Factory plus a treasure trailaround the Show ground.

The Discovery Zone for children is running continuous activities, the show farm will again be no doubt a magnet for small children to handle the animals and cookery demonstrations surrounded by the New Forest Marque produce they are using is bound to tempt your taste buds.

On Thursday, for the first time, in the exclusive hospitality marquee, we have a Ladies Day for those wanting to dress up and make it a really big occasion.Starting with a Champagne reception this will be a day to remember and there are magnificent prizes for the competitions for Best Dressed Couple, Best Dressed lady and Best hat. Special events include wine tasting with TerraVina, Cocktail making with Bacardi to name just a couple. At the end of the day you will go away with a fantastic goody bag. For more information and how to get tickets, e mail [email protected].

Whatever your interests, you are guaranteed to have a great time at this Show, so don’t miss it. Look at www.newforestshow.co.uk for information, discounted tickets and the best way to travel to this popular event, by car or let the train take the strain.

Access roads have been improved and better signage in the car park so you won’t lose your car! Tickets also available now by ringing 01590 622409.

New Forest & Hampshire County Show 2012

Blissfields is an intimate festival for all the family. This is a festival

for 1,200 people who want something as far removed from the big commercial festivals as you can get! There will be quality food and beer on sale all at a reasonable price.

Blissfields returns from Thursday 29th June to Sunday 1st July 2012 (no music Sunday), and will return to Woodmancott, in Hampshire, in the South of EnglandMusic takes place across five stages: The main open air stage; The Bradley Bubble a Big Top Stage offering mixed entertainment including local acts, open mic and after hours fun; Tractor Disco Stage (DJs) – An open air carnival on a tractor trailer for all day frivolity; The Hidden Hedge - a secluded hideaway in the woods, with chilled atmosphere and secret appearances/performances; and The Campfire which offers acoustic, DIY, and other entertainment.

Blissfields has themed this year's event and is encouraging attendees to lose themselves in fancy dress of the most absurd festival garb. Blissfields will celebrate the world of sport with a full programme of sports day events, a school disco and remember the last day of school.

Blissfields Festival in Winchester

With opportunities to represent your House, as well as vote for Head Boy and Head Girl. Although Blissfields will not be strict on the dress code, they warns they may have to employ Hall Monitors to make sure you are all upholding the Blissfields reputation.

Family FunFamilies make up a huge part of the feel of Blissfields, we've grown as a festival with the local families who first organised and attended it, and that's how it's going to stay. From a dedicated camp site area and our family area, to our consideration of food stalls, carft stalls and miscellaneous events we want families to feel totally at home. Time and time again we hear from parents what a great time their children had at Blissfields and how much they have been able to relax for the weekend. 2012 will be no different. We are pleased to say that Angel Gardens will be back bigger and better than ever before, they will provide the main entertainment and focus for families and children in their amazing area.

For more information on the Blissfields Festival visit:http://blissfields.co.uk

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With a choice of food from traditional pub classics and snacks, to our exquisite 5 course fine dining, we are sure that whatever your tastes everyone will be excited by Chef Ryan Lamb’s seasonal

menus. As an award winning restaurateur Ryan has created some real gastronomic treats for The Tally Ho!, using an abundance of local produce from some of Hampshire’s top producers. If you are one of the few people in Hampshire yet to fall in love with his signature twice baked Dehay cheese Soufflé, then what are you waiting for? Our menus are complemented by a carefully handpicked wine list from Test Valley Wines.

We are proud to offer four well-kept Real Ales with Ringwood, Doombar and Timothy Taylors regularly on tap. As a Freehouse we welcome our customers to recommend beer they enjoy and therefore we always have a great selection available. July’s guest ale will be from the award winning Small Paul’s Brewery in Dorset

Recently refurbished to a beautifully high standard The Tally Ho! is a stylish yet comfortable place to eat and drink offering excellent value for money. Can we help you celebrate a special occasion? – whether it is a birthday, anniversary, wedding, christening or you need us to sympathetically handle a wake, we can cater for your every need, with food, fine ales and an extensive wine list to suit a variety of budgets. Your function can be an open or private affair with various spaces designed to offer intimacy or more of a party atmosphere.

Visit us at Facebook/TallyHo for details of our Quiz Nights, Live Music Events and Tudor Pizza Thursdays

TO BOOk A TABLE CALL: 01794 301 280

FUN DAYTHURSDAYS

Thursday Pizza NighT! With your favourite Pizza Chef Tudor, freshly making your own

perfect pizza combination, whether you are eating in or

taking away, they are the best pizzas you have ever had!

Quiz NighTs! Earning a great reputation for challenging, but fun Quizzes,

Des is still keeping us mentally stimulated and highly entertained

every other Thursday

Next Quiz Thursday 28th June 8pm max 6 per team.

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“Lovely list marked by enthusiasm and passion for the subject. Lots of interesting stuff from France, especially the Rhône, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon and the Loire. South Africa and South America are other strong areas, plus there are wines from Germany, New Zealand, the USA and elsewhere”, Oz Clarke, 250 Best Wines, Wine Buying Guide 2012

“Stone, Vine & Sun was one of the first of Britain’s current welcome wave of small independent wine merchants selling mainly by word of mouth and the internet. The company’s speciality is hand-picked wines retailing for £7-12 that offer really solid value and character, so I have found not a few to recommend in my current Top 100 wines being featured in the Financial Times”, Jancis Robinson, MW, 2nd December 2011, www.jancisrobinson.com

A lot of Hampshire wine drinkers don’t know there’s a multi award-winning, critically acclaimed wine merchant, with lots of distinctive wines (many organic or bio-dynamically farmed), just on their doorstep. Perhaps it’s because our wine warehouse is tucked away on a farm estate: but as we don’t have to pay high street rents, and we have space to ship in container loads of wine from all over the world, we can sell to you at extremely fair prices, and deliver to you for free.

We hope you will discover us. The best way to do so is to come and taste the wines we offer. Alternatively do look at, or indeed order from, our website; call us for advice; or come and see us in our shop.

Wednesday 18th April, 6.00-8.30 pm

The Beautiful South: Languedoc-Roussillon

Stockbridge Town Hall High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6HE

A walk-round tasting of some 30 wines, from delicious varietal wines to superb, ageworthy

wines from the top appellations - Coteaux du Languedoc, Faugères, St Chinian, and

Roussillon. On the tables will be herb-scented whites, fruity rosés and terroir-driven reds, plus,

to close, delectable Vin Doux Naturel.

Please let us know if you plan to attend 10% off all bottle prices of wines in the tasting

Telephone: 01962 712351 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stonevine.co.uk

No. 13 Humphrey Farms Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, SO21 1QA

Friday 13th July, 6.00 to 8.30pm

South AfricaAt our shop in Twyford, 13 Humphrey Farms,

Hazeley Road, Twyford SO21 1QA

A selection from our award-winning range of Cape Wines, introduced by

young organic winemaker Tyrell Myburgh.

At least a dozen wines open for tasting, all at 10% off our

normal bottle prices.

Jersey Pottery

TeL: 01264 811428 [email protected] enD kiTCHenWARe, HiGH STReeT, SToCkBRiDGe, HAmPSHiRe, So20 6eu.

JULY PROMOTION20% off

Jersey Pottery at Lane End Kitchenware Including best selling designs from 'Fruits de Mer',

'Game Birds' and 'Gourmet Cheese'. Hurry as this is a one-off promotion and is only available on items already in

stock. Please bring this advert with you to claim your discount.

Success of Andover Farmers Market leads to extension

The success of the new look Andover Farmers Market will see it continuing until

the end of 2012. A drop in visitor numbers last year led to fears that the market would close, but negotiations between Test Valley Borough Council and Hampshire Farmers’ Market resulted in an agreement to trial a ‘new look’ Farmers Market in Andover for six months.

The first of these took place in January this year and since then there has been a steady increase in both the number of stalls and visitors. The success of the project now means that the collaboration between Test Valley Borough Council and Hampshire Farmers’ Market has secured a continuation of the market in Andover until the end of 2012.Councillor Ian Carr, Leader of Test Valley Borough Council welcomed the extension. He

said: “The market organiser and traders clearly signalled that they wanted to continue coming to Andover and I’m pleased to say that local residents and visitors have really got behind the initiative. The last six months have proved very successful and I am delighted that the market will now continue until the end of the year. This further extension will provide an opportunity not only for regular visitors to enjoy the market but more importantly enable more people to attend through the summer months. One of our corporate aims is to stimulate a competitive local economy and I hope that the Council has helped in this by giving the market a longer term future”.

The next Andover Farmers Market will take place on Sunday, 15 July 2012 in Andover High Street.

36 | Useful Information


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 Alan Crisp, ChairmanTel: 01264 860641Mandy Amor, ClerkTel: 01264 860566

Kings Somborne Parish CouncilJohn Werrett, Chairman Tel: 01794 389311Peter Storey, Clerk Tel: 01794 389688

Little 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 SchoolStockbridge Primary SchoolOld London Road, StockbridgeHants, SO20 6EJ. Headteacher: Mrs Emma Jefferies: Tel: 01264 810550 [email protected]

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)Open 7 days a week for Minor Injuries - From 08:30-21:30.Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LB Tel: 01264 358811

Stockbridge SurgeryNew Street, StockbridgeHampshire, SO20 6HGTel: 01264 810524 The surgery is open to patients on weekdays between the hours of 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 use the Out of Hours service which can be contacted on Tel: 0300 300 2012. 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: 01962 893560 Health visitor: Tel: 01962 763970www.stockbridgesurgery.co.uk

Stockbridge PharmacyHigh Street. Stockbridge.Hampshire. SO20 6EXTel: 01264 810624Tel: 01264 810967

Stockbridge Police Station 0845 045 45 45. The current proposal is for the Police Station to locate to the Fire Station in Stockbridge. More news to follow when confirmed.

Andover Police 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

Open 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

Over Wallop Parish CouncilLindsay Murray-Twinn, ChairmanTel: 01264-781497Richard Waterman, ClerkTel: 01264-772460

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 Manley Henley Tel. 01264 810874

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

rECyClING

oTHEr loCal SErVICES

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

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

Longstock Neighbourhood Watch Charles Grieve Tel: 01264 810794

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.

TaXIS

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Beccy s GreengrocersBeccy s GreengrocersQuality fruit & vegetables

fresh cut flowerslocally smoked fish

,,

hampshire strawberries, fresh Jersey cream and local home made meringues

locally made award winning marmalade

local watercress, tomatoes, rhubarb,honey, eggs and other seasonal produce.

_____________

locally made ice cream, home made cakes, home made soup,

coleslaw, potato salad and more_____________

charcoal, local sustainable logs and kindling.

open mondays - saturdayshigh street, stockbridge

tel: 01264 810650

July’s Hampshire Food Festival showcases local food and farming

Over 70 different events held across Hampshire celebrate the best of local food and farming throughout July’s Hampshire Food Festival (July 1-31).Hampshire Food Festival visitors are invited to join farm tours, local food-themed festival menus and celebration dinners, hands-on cookery, chocolate and jam-making workshops, butchery master classes, brewery and vineyard tours, wine tasting, cookery demonstrations, barbecues, an ox roast and barn dance, vegetable carving workshops, an orchard walk and juice tasting, maize maze, lavender farm walks, lavender chocolate-making and lavender teas, an amateur chef competition, bakery and fish filleting demos, food and farm festivals, farmers’ markets and more!

James Martin and Rachel Allen headline the Hampshire Food Festival with a weekend of 3* indulgence at Festival Place in Basingstoke 20-22 July. James and Rachel will be demonstrating delicious desserts, cakes and pastries, supported by a local producers’ market, and hosted by TV presenter and wine expert Olly Smith, who has also written the foreword to the Festival programme.

Olly writes: “This is my fourth year appearing at The

Hampshire Food Festival 2012

Hampshire Food Festival…With the superb quality and range in Hampshire, it’s a leading light on the British food scene and I can’t think of a better way to spend July than diving in to celebrate the fun and excellence of The Hampshire Food Festival”.

Organised by county food group Hampshire Fare and backed by Hampshire County Council, the award-winning Hampshire Food Festival showcases the people and places driving the county’s thriving local food scene. Now in its 12th year, last year’s Hampshire Food Festival attracted over 221,000 visitors. Many events, which are all held at numerous different locations across Hampshire, are free or low-cost, and there is plenty for adults, children and families.

Details of all events are at www.hampshirefare.co.uk/foodfestival, pick up a free copy at farmers’ markets, independent food shops, hotels, restaurants, pubs, information centres and attractions across Hampshire or call 01962 846509 for a free Festival programme to be posted to you. The programme also includes details of how to enter Festival free prize draws to win a luxury overnight spa break at the 5* Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, an indulgent foodies weekend break at 4* Audleys Wood Hotel courtesy of Ecover and a Southern Co-operative Local Flavours hamper worth over £100!


38 | Community News / Building Services

BrookBuiLDing SERViCES

A local family run business covering allaspects of building work

Call Lewis or Paul for a FREE no obligation quote on:

07799 66430807798 566424

[email protected]

Lower Brook - King's Somborne - Stockbridge - Hants

New Builds, Renovation & RestorationWe are a local based company, interested in sustainable building practice, and therefore low energy housing etc.

We undertake, new-builds, extensions, and interior and exterior renovations. We are also specialists in the use of

lime-work, lime mortars, and lime- based repairs.

Experts in stone, flint, limestone and brick work with more than 35 years of experience. We also have joinery workshops and can

supply custom joinery to order.

Phone: 01264 782530Mobile: 07966 787185email: [email protected]

Wynot House, Pound Road, Over Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8JX

Stockbridge Music Concert 2012

Following on from the

success of their first

concert on 11th May,

Stockbridge Music are pleased

to announce the details of their

second concert to be held on

Saturday 6th October in St

Peter’s Church, Stockbridge.

Stockbridge Music has been

set up to bring Chamber Music

of all varieties to Stockbridge,

inviting professional musicians

to perform, such as the London

based string quartet Pro Musica,

who performed the first concert

to a full house, as well as local

musicians and students.

For this concert, they have

invited The Jane Austen Singers

to perform a concert of Sacred

Choral Music covering six

centuries in St Peter’s Church

, Stockbridge. Their director,

Tim Lowden, an ex-chorister of

Winchester Cathedral, lives in

Longstock and, for the last six

years, has brought his singers

to sing in the annual Advent

Service of Lessons and Carols

held in St Mary’s Church

,Longstock, now a well attended

and permanent feature in

Longstock’s calendar..

The singers were formed in 1975

and built up a fine reputation

for their performances of sacred

music, chamber performances

of the major Oratorios as well

as madrigals and part songs.

Having performed in the City of

London and Petworth Festivals,

The Anvil, Basingstoke and

St John’s Smith Square, they

are now devoting their future

concerts to sacred ‘Cathedral

Music’.

This will be their first concert

performed in the UK since 2000

and it is anticipated that their

following will attract a large

audience.

Full details of this concert will

be released nearer the date, but

this announcement is designed

to ensure you put 6th October in

your diaries.

Tickets will cost £8 and will

be available from Robinsons,

one other box office(to be

announced) and at the door on

the night. There will be canapes

and wine served prior to the

start of the concert for which a

small charge will be made.

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Hampshire OakCarpenters LtdTraditional Oak Framed Buildings

Unit 5, Frith Farm, Frith Lane, Wickham, PO17 [email protected]

Tel: 01329 835551

www.hampshireoak.co.uk

We are highly skilled and experienced in the design and construction of traditional green oak framed buildings. Our expertise makes us the ideal partner for your project.

Long Barn, Alresford

Solar EnErgy InformatIon opEn Day

let us answer all of your solar energy questions . . .

Come and see our Energy Specialists

at our Eco Barn for some wine,

nibbles and a chat on

Saturday June 30th10am - 4pm

“Are solar panels still a good

investment?”

“What is happening with the Feed in Tariff scheme?”

“How much can I earn?”

“How much

will it

cost me?”

Green solutions

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tel: 0800 2321624Email: [email protected]

The Granary, Phillips Lane, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3YR

frances Horn has been creating interiors for 25 years Room planning, concepts and schemes tailored to suit individual budgets

Fabrics, flooring, furniture, lighting, all soft furnishings Guidance to ensure that styles and materials chosen reflect the personality and lifestyle of each client.

The number of clients returning with new projects is testament to our personal approach and meticulous attention to detail.

Tel: 01264 333642 email: [email protected] www.fhidesign.com

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Crikey. That’s what I thought as I stood by the side of the steep racetrack. The family Pagan were at Red Hill Cycle Centre on Hog Hill, Ilford, for a longboard event.

Star I was a few metres further up the hill on the starting line with fellow longboarding chums. Next to me, stood a young man with his arm in a sling: “I broke my collar bone on my first run down here yesterday,” he smiled. Not what I wanted to hear.

Suddenly, Star I and chums were off, careering down the hill and into the chicanes at the bottom, before tackling the broad sweeps left and right of the undulating track. It looked really fast, but once back to the start again, Star I was less than impressed: “It’s so frustrating Mum! I can’t get above thirty-two!”

“Thirty-two what?”

“ Miles per hour – I need to be faster!”

“Err, right.” As a parent I was feeling just a tad irresponsible. “Please be careful,” was the best I could offer.

This had potential disaster written all over it. Star I and eight lovely chums all determined to reach the elusive thirty-five miles per hour. This was to be achieved by hurtling down a hill crouched on a thin piece of plywood with plastic wheels. Of course, I realise the precision technology that goes into the manufacture of the ‘deck’ (or board to you and I), and I know the wheels are not plastic but must surely be honed from pure Kryptonite, judging by the amount they cost.

Plus, according to the type of longboarding in which one is partaking, and the prevailing climatic conditions, you will require specific types of deck and several sets of wheels and ‘trucks’ – I think they're the metal bits that connect the wheels to the board. Then there are the vitals of the sport: pads for wrists, elbows and knees, plus crash helmet and, in the case of this downhill event, full racing leathers, all of which makes no difference to the fact that your heart is in your mouth when one of your nearest and dearest careers past you downhill.

Cake was required; carbs would supply energy and if ever there was an occasion for stress-eating, this was it. Four

pieces of bread and butter pudding would do the trick. Star I demolished it with gusto, then I looked around for Star II, who is no stranger to the delights of cake. The Husband could be seen happily videoing on the hill but Star II, however, was nowhere to be seen.

“What do you mean, ‘not with me Sandra love?' Oh god… hang on, what’s that?”

Far away, a dot on the horizon turned out to be Star II jogging along the off-road cycle track, totally oblivious to the mountain-bikers approaching from behind. Nothing for it, I sprinted off (not easy after a slab of cake) down the cycle track in a slightly vain attempt to catch Star II. “You’ll have to go some to catch up, Sandra” were The Husband's supportive words.

Now I’m not au fait with the delights of mountain-bike tracks, but I hadn’t realized that this one was covered in loose gravel and that the corners were in design similar to a velodrome. The sun was now beating down, and the track had something of Death Valley about it; was that a mirage or was that really Star II way ahead, giving me a cheery wave?

It was all going rather well and I was sure I was gaining until, on a steep bend… ‘Mind out, coming through!’ - a burly man on a bike hacked by. I lost not only my balance but also my dignity, as I was left spinning on the gravel in a cloud of dust muttering the immortal phrase, “When I get my hands on you, I’ll…” Eventually I limped through the final uphill section of the track to find Star II patiently waiting at the top: “Hi Mum that was great! Can I have an ice cream now?”

Let's just say my response clearly indicated that ice cream was off the menu. I offered a piece of squashed, slightly dusty cake instead.

With Star II secured, we were free to watch the final races. Star I came fourth in the junior section, with chums coming first, second and third.

As for the top speed, I absolved myself from anxiety and guilt by simply not enquiring. Best not, it’s all got to be done again in August…

Sandra Pagan.

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