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BusIness communIty05 dates for your diary06 dates for your diary06 Alresford recreation centre07 hat fair 2011 - street Arts & outdoor Performance08 hampshire Artists co-operative summer exhibition09 Alresford town council reports12 In the limelight - Alresford toAds12 Winchester fashion Week 201113 hampshire open studios Alresford14 church services & news15 church services & news15 churches together in Alresford - raise money for Zimpro15 cresstival 201116 the Valley Gardeners18 the Art of Gardening18 the Valley Gardeners20 useful Information21 the Battle of cheriton22 Alresford chamber of commerce22 50 fab days out for families24 Alresford surgery news26 sun hill Junior school news column26 KIds charity26 situations Wanted 26 situations Vacant28 Parent & child30 Butterfly conservation Guided Walks32 clubs and societies34 July Walk34 festival of Wood & rural crafts34 Winchester festival 1st-10th July 201136 hampshire mum - It is often Better to travel38 children's Activity corner40 steve Brine's monthly column40 Alresford Pigs42 recipe of the month - chicken marinaded with lemon and coriander seeds46 Winchester Guitar festival

Motorsmotor vehicle sales, repairs & servicing

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ProPerty ManageMentestate agents, lettings, properties for sale

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arts, CraFts & MusIClocal arts and crafts and retailers

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HealtH & Beautyhealth & beauty services, shops & salons

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HoMe servICestrades & service for the home

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Food & drInkfood & drink retailers and services

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tHe HoMeItems for the home

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tHe gardentrades & services for the garden

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ProFessIonal servICesProfessional trades & organisations

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BuIldIng servICes & suPPlIesBuilding services & supplies

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InForMatIon teCHnologycomputer supplies, repairs and services

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July diary

Every ThursdayCountry MarketAlresford Community Centre. 8.30am - 11.30am. Homemade local produce, flowers, vegetables, plants and crafts.

Every ThursdayTown Trust MarketBroad Street, 9am - 1pm

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and ThursdayZumba classes at Alresford Community Centre (Tuesdays 7.45pm), Bishops Sutton Village Hall (Wednesdays 7.45 pm), and Ropley Village Hall (Thursdays 1.45 pm). £5 Just come and enjoy! For further details contact Sue Russell on [email protected] or visit www.zumba-around-winchester.com or tel 07947410394.

Sunday 3rd July Garden Open Hill House, Old Alresfordfrom 1.30 – 4.30pm. [by kind invitation of Mrs. W.F. Richardson. Admission: £3.00 [children free]. Refreshments on sale. Arranged in aid of Zimpro. [Zimbabwe Church Partnership Scheme Project]

Sunday 3rd JulyCharity MotocrossIn aid of Leukaemia Bustersat Fobdown Farm, Abbotstone, Nr Alresford. Admission: £5.00 per adult. Under 14’s freeFirst race 11am.

Saturday 2nd to the Sunday 3rd JulyBattle of CheritonFrom 11.00am - 5.30pm - Scrubbs Lane, Bishop's Sutton. The Battle of Cheriton recreated by the Sealed Knot Society. Come and experience the Civil War Battle at first hand. www.battleofcheriton.co.uk

Sunday 3rd JulyThe Watercress Line Norton Rally! All day at Alresford Station, Over 100 bikes expected plus FREE vintage bus rides from Alton & 2 steam services – standard fares apply!Standard Fares Adult £14; Child (2-16) £7; Family £35

Wednesday 6th July Open GardenDean House, Kilmeston. Nine acres. Features incl Walled Garden with 135 different

varieties of vegetables. Over 1600 documented individual plant species and cultivars. Weds 10am – 4pm. Admission £4.50. Plants for sale. Teas.

Wednesday 6th July Forget Me Not Clothes SaleFrom 9am – 5pm at Alresford Community Centre. You are invited to another sale of high quality pre-owned clothes.This time with great reductions of summer wear! 10% of all profits to Naomi House.Contact: Katie 07771 855912 if you have anything to sell.See you there!

Thursday 7th JulySave The Children Lunchtime Piano With Bob Wheeler From 1pm - 2pm at St. John's Church.

Saturday 9th JulyItchen Valley Flower ShowItchen Abbas Village Hall2.30pm. Lots of lovely exhibits, teas and side shows for all the family. The schedule and entry form can be downloaded from the website www.itchenvalleyflowershow.co.ukAll very welcome!

Saturday 9th JulyTichborne Country FayreFrom 2-5pm - Grange Farm, Tichborne. Bring along your entries for the pet show (open to all suitably controlled pets!), the best flower(s) display, the best vegetable and best baked goods. Entry is £1 for adults, (children free). There will be afternoon teas, stalls, bouncy castle, tug of war and races. All welcome!

Saturday 9th JulyThe Cheriton Singers inviteyou to their Summer ConcertThis year’s summer concert will be held at St. Michael’s Church, Cheriton starting at 7.30pm.The programme will be light hearted traditional and folk song music including works by Rutter, Vaughn-Williams, Lauridsen and AA Milne’s poem from Now We Are Six – 'Christopher Robin’s Saying his Prayers' set to music. The concert will be followed by drinks and nibbles. Tickets £10 including refreshments (under 16’s free) and available from Tim Tyler on 01962 771445, Alexandra Lofts on 01962 821602 and the Cheriton Village Stores 01962 771251.

Details on the Cheriton Singers: www.cheritonsingers.hampshire.org.uk

Saturday 9th July The Itchen Valley Flower Show Itchen Abbas & Avington Village Hall at 2.30 p.m. All welcome.A variety of classes, including fruit, vegetables, flowers, flower arranging, cookery, preserves, crafts and photography as well as children's section. Many stalls and activities for all the family including tea and homemade cakes. Have a go at entering; the forms were in the last edition of the Village News. Extra forms can be downloaded from the website www.itchenvalleyflowershow.co.uk. Prize giving at 4.00 p.m. followed by raffle and sale of produce. We hope to see you on the day! Flower Show Committee.

Saturday 9th July Hinton Ampner National Trust Garden Summer Open EveningFrom 6 – 9pm. Join the National Trust team as they open their doors to the local community and supporters for an evening. Entrance is free so it’s a great opportunity to explore the house and gardens, have a browse around the gift shop and enjoy live music in the walled garden. A hog roast and refreshments will be for sale so you can really make an evening of it! For more information please call 01962 771305 or email [email protected]

Thursday 14th JulyGirlguiding Alresford District Tea Party'Friends Of Guiding' are holding a Tea Party from 3pm - 4.30pm in Ropley Village Hall.Tea & Cakes, Tombola, Plants, Bric - a - Brac, Raffle and More. All proceeds will help local Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and their Leaders enjoy all aspects of being part of the Girl Guide Movement. Contact Gina Rodgers on 01962 772291 for more information and offers of help. New members are always welcome, come and find out more about Alresford District Friends Of Guiding.

Friday 15th JulyAn Evening in Chocolate Heaven From 7.30 - 10.00pmSumptuous and devilishly divine chocolate is a girl's best friend!Join us in Old Alresford for a fun & entertaining evening - tasting, experiencing and learning more about luxury chocolate, then go home with a box of handmade delights! Evening includes glass of wine on arrival, lots of tastings, chocolate lolly decoration and chocolates to take home. Tickets priced at £20 (16+ years only) with 10% of all proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support.Call us on 01962 732731 or click on www.chocolatecraft.co.uk to book.

Friday 15th to Sunday 17th JulyArt Society Annual ExhibitionFrom 10am - 5pm Friday& Saturday. From 10am - 4pm Sunday. At the Community Centre Alresford. Admission free. More informatiom www.artsociety.alresford.orgTel: 01962 736751

Saturday 16th July to Sunday 24th JulyAnnual Lavender Week at Long Barn.PYO lavender in the fields, teas on the terrace, lavender craft courses. Call 01962 738684 or visit www.long-barn.co.uk for further information.

Sunday 17th JulyBus Rally Come and see buses of all vintages, shapes and sizes at one of the South’s largest Bus Rallies 10am -5pm Anstey Park, Alton www.altonbusrally.org.uk with FREE Bus services from Anstey Park to Alton, Medstead & Four Marks railway stations. An intensive Watercress Line train service will also be in operation.

Sunday 17th July Open GardenFrom 12noon - 5pmDean House, Kilmeston. See Wednesday 6th for full details.

For more July Diary entries see page 6

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Wednesday 20th July Visit to 59 Broad Street to see the Saxon BridgesAlresford Historical and Literary Society. Afterwards there is a visit to the Forge for refreshments. Space limited for visitors. Please apply to Bob Fowler for a ticket: 01962 734 125. The Society meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall. Visitors welcome £3 at the door. Tea, coffee & biscuits included.

Friday 22nd JulyTea Dance with West Coast Swing From 5pm - 9pm at the Winchester Discovery CentreJewry Street, Winchester SO23 8SB. Come and dress up for the occasion and join Silvia & Max for a Summer Tea Dance with the smoothest of dances that can be danced to almost any kind of music! Originating from the West Coast of the United States and with its roots in the Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing is gaining ever increasing popularity in our country! Let us revive the wonderful tradition of the Tea Dance and bring it into the 21st Century We'll be playing Contemporary Music, Jazz, Soul, Blues and much, much more. Everyone is welcome and there will be a Beginners Lesson at 17.30 to get you all into the Swing.Cream tea, cafe and bar open. Tickets: £8/ £10 on the night Concessions availablewww.westcoastswing-winchester.co.uk

Saturday 23rd JulyBighton and District Flower Show 2011Bighton Village Hall. With over 70 different classes to enter covering flowers, vegetables, fruits, plants, flower arranging, produce, crafts and more, there is almost certainly something for everyone! Once again there will be the very popular men only cooking class, several children’s classes to give scope for imaginative minds, and cookery classes with recipes that you can make long after the show is over. Please contact Elaine Arnold 736419 or Sunita Martin 733757 for a schedule of classes and further details. Entries from non-residents are very welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sunday 31st July 2nd Charity Motocross EventMatterley Basin, Winchester. Admission: £5.00 per adult. Under 14’s free. First Race 11am.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Saturday 6th August Alresford & District Branch Save The ChildrenSummer SaleAlresford Community centreFrom 9am – 12.00 noonBooks - Jigsaws/Cds/DvdsCakes - Jewellery - Tombola Tea, coffee - Entrance Free

Saturday 3rd SeptemberAlresford and District Horticultural Show 2011 We are in need of Needlework and Craft entries for this years show. All entries for the show must be in by Tuesday 30th August. For more information contact Tony Bravery on: 01962 733676.

Saturday 3rd September Practically Perfect - Baby and Toddler Nearly New Clothes SaleAt Alresford Community Centre,West Street, SO24 9AG. Sale. From 9am to 12.30pm. Hand picked by mums. Top brands and designer from newborn to 2 years.

Saturday 10th SeptemberAdvance Notice for Cheriton Village Show Time to plant your potential prize winners! Select your chutney and jam recipes!Come and join us!

Saturday 17th SeptemberChurches Together In Alresford Harvest Barn Dance Pinglestone Farm, Old Alresford. with the Bursledon Village Band and a light supper, raffle & auction at Pinglestone Barn. Old Alresford 7.30 – 11.00p.m. In aid of Christian Aid, Zimbabwe Church Partnership Project. Tickets on sale in July. Adults £10.00 Children [9 – 14 years] £5.00For more information contact: Laura Brill – 01264 735190 or Rosemary Chambers 01264 733148

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An Evening in Chocolate HeavenFriday 15th July from 7.30-10.00pm Join us in Old Alresford for a fun and entertaining evening tasting and experiencing luxury chocolate Tickets £20 (16+ years only) includes wine, tastings, chocolate lolly and box to take home. 10% of all proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Call us on 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk to book your place!

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theatre and outdoor arts - taking place in Winchester on the first weekend of July every year. The 2011 festival will take place on Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd July. As ever, Hat Fair will continue to uphold

its reputation for presenting innovative and beautiful outdoor performances, exciting, unique and highly skilled small-scale shows and an engaging programme of community arts and education, woven into the heart of the beautiful city of Winchester.

Hat Fair offers three fun-filled days jam-packed with hundreds of breathtaking performances from many national and international companies, taking place throughout Winchester’s ancient streets. Even in this economically uncertain world, Hat Fair doesn’t charge the

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hampshire Artists co-operative summerexhibition

The Hampshire Artists’ Co-operative’s Summer Exhibition opens at

11am on Saturday 18th June 2011 at Selborne Gallery, The Plestor, Selborne, Hampshire.

During this exhibition the gallery will be featuring guest photographer Richard Brayshaw. Richard left a career in industry in 2002 to pursue his photography full time. In 2006 he completed an Access to an Art and Design course at the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham and in 2009 he graduated from there with an MA in Photography. Richard is now combining teaching with his photographic art practice and works from his studio near Alton in Hampshire.

Richard’s work is a personal exploration of perceptions and psychological responses to our physical environment, both rural and urban. One of the series he is currently working on, entitled ‘edge of darkness’ made in a woodland setting explores Freud’s idea of the uncanny i.e. things which seem familiar and yet are disconcerting. His work is produced using pigment inks for longevity and is normally made in limited editions of

10 prints. Work is signed and numbered on the reverse. He can be contacted on 07708337269, emailed at [email protected] or viewed at www.richard-brayshaw.co.uk

All the permanent artists have produced a stunning new display of work for this show including sculpture, textiles, painting, jewellery, pottery, felt-work, drawing and glassware with prices starting at £10. Gift vouchers may be purchased and exchanged for a piece of artwork of choice.

Why not take advantage of the Art Council’s ‘Own Art’ Scheme which is designed to make buying contemporary work of art available to everyone. Up to £2,000, or as little as £100, can be borrowed and paid back in 10 monthly, interest free, instalments. Please ask for more information at the gallery or visit www.ownart.org.uk

Come and meet the artists who will be delighted to show you their work and explain how it is produced. The exhibition continues until 31st August 2011 with the gallery being open from 11am until 5pm Tuesday until Sunday each week. The gallery is closed on Mondays.

For more information, please contact Selborne Gallery on 01420 511347 or visit their website:www.hampshireartistscooperative.co.uk

ARTISTS’ SUMMER SHOW WITH GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER RICHARD BRAySHAW.

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assessment is required to ascertain whether the New Farm Road Bridge adequately meets the demands of the heavy traffic movements in this area of the town.

ALRESFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL A grant of £1,000 has been awarded to the Alresford Music Festival. This money will contribute to the hire cost of the main stage.

COMMEMORATIVE BENCHA new bench has been installed in Broad Street by the Buddery family in memory of their mother Joan Buddery who loved to sit with her friends in Alresford.

JULy 2011 MEETINGSJuly 14th Full Council - 7.30pm at Alresford Recreation Centre July 20th Environment - 7.30pmat Alresford Recreation Centre

July 28th Planning - 7.30pm at Alresford Recreation Centre

Members of the public are always welcome to these meetings and there is an opportunity for public participation at the beginning of each meeting.

planters which contribute significantly to the overall display.

• Warwick Trailers • Ceejay Systems • Alresford Salads • Busbys Builders • Dutton Gregory - Solicitors • Butler & Co - Accountants • Michael Wiltshire & Partners • Middleton Builders • V Ramshaw, Haygarth B & B • The Alresford & District Horticultural Society • The Alresford Society • Roger Pearson Ltd. • The Town Trustees

NEW FARM ROAD BRIDGEIn a previous Forum article we reported that the Environment Committee wished to see ‘Improvements to New Farm Road Bridge’. This appears to have has been interpreted as ‘Renovations were needed to New Farm Road Bridge’. We would like to clarify that as far as we know no renovation work is needed but we do believe that an

CCTV AT THE ARCThe Alresford Recreation Centre (ARC) entrance door has been smashed for a second time and the new play equipment in Arlebury Park continues to be targeted by late night vandals. We have, therefore, decided that the installation of CCTV needs to be considered in order to deter vandalism.

FACILITIES COMMITTEEThe Facilities sub-committee has been reinstated, with Cllr. Steve Middleton in the chair, to ensure the on-going maintenance of Council property particularly The ARC and the Stratton Bates pavilion.

CLOSURE OF ALRESFORD POLICE STATIONyou will have seen in the local press that Alresford Police Station is one of a number scheduled for closure in Hampshire. The Police Station is rarely open at the moment, normally by appointment, and we have been assured that the existing station will not be closed until a suitable alternative has been found elsewhere in Alresford from which officers can operate.

HANGING BASkETSThe hanging baskets are looking exceptionally good this year and we would like to thank those organisations that have sponsored up-the-pole

the Arc

Monthly JAzzThe first Wednesday of the month, from 8.30pm

until 11pm, the ARC hosts Traditional Jazz bands.Playing on the 6th July

The Excel Jazzmen

Appearing next month on the 3rd August

The Louisiana JazzmenTickets to Alresford

residents are £6 on the door.

PRIVATE BAR FOR A PRIVATE PARTy

If you want to stage an event and have the use of

a private bar the main hall’s bar is back in action. So give Steve a ring on the contact

details below.

To book your meeting or event contact the office or outside of office hours call Steve on 01962 736689.

Alresford toWn councIl rePorts

VIEWSIf you have a view or an issue that you wish to express to the Council please call or write to:- New Alresford Town Council, Town Offices, Alresford, Recreation Centre, The Avenue, Alresford, SO24 9EP. Tel: 01962 732079 e: [email protected]


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In the limelight -Alresford toAds

Winchester fashion Week 2011

In The Limelight – Old Time Music Hall visits Old Alresford! As we walked

into the Old Alresford Christy Hall, we knew we were in for a special evening. The tables were charmingly set with bright cloths and flickering candles, the song sheets were at the ready and the bar was open! An Old Time Music Hall was ready to start. As the lights dimmed and the music began our host for the evening, the impressive, imposing, irrepressible MoC, with a quick quip and banter, advised the audience of the joys to come. With that the cast surged onto the stage to the tune of There’s No Business Like Show Business.Cleverly constructed as a show within a show, the younger members of the cast had plenty of opportunity to show what a talented lot they are. They didn’t think much of their director’s choice of song ('too old fashioned!’ they complained), and instead launched into a rousing chorus of We Could Have Been Anything We Wanted To Be – great singing and great choreography. Songs and sketches followed swiftly one after another as the cast ‘rehearsed’ for their performance under the critical eye of their stage director – who had his own problems to worry about, what with his ex being in the cast, actors

turning up late and egos inflating!

The second half opened with Anything Goes – it was just as well we were warned! As The Great Big Saw drew nearer, we were on the edge of our seats, expecting poor Vera to be sliced in half – only to be saved at the last moment!

The Master and the Maid was a wonderful old-fashioned skit made to look like a Victorian cinematograph, hilariously mimed to a racing piano accompaniment – then rewound, then fast-forwarded. We had hardly recovered when we were laughing again at the antics of the young driver trying to fix his car with his sweetheart looking on in Get Out and Get Under – great footwork from the driver!

In true Music Hall fashion, the audience was encouraged to join in with the cast through a medley of songs as the show drew to a close and the atmosphere was terrific.

This was another great performance from TOADS with new faces and voices to add even more talent to a committed cast. Helen Gard and Jo Stokes, ably supported by the many members of TOADS, created the show. A great evening, thank you TOADS.

Winchester’s first ever Fashion Week is happening from

25th – 31st July. This is the culmination of an exciting

programme put together by established and emerging members of the design community involving local businesses and venues.

Wayne Hemmingway, designer and entrepreneur, founder of Red or Dead and Vintage Hemmingway will officially open the event at the Winchester Discovery Centre on Tuesday 19th July at 7.00pm (booking required).There will be free catwalk shows at the Brooks Shopping Centre from Monday to Wednesday at 12.30 and a Pop Up Design Shop and Gallery with millinery, jewellery, ceramics, interior products and product design, painting and photography; some works available for the first time. Throughout the week, there will be a range of talks, demonstrations and workshops including events for younger people.

The week will culminate with the Cirque du Fashion fashion shows. Running for an epic three nights from

Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th July from 7.00 - 8.00pm at Winchester’s Guildhall. This will be a catwalk show to envy the Big Tops. Think Cirque du

Soleil with less acrobatics and more appliqué, add in a little of the McQueen shows and roll up roll up! Expect to be wooed by our clan of dreamy models, acrobats, clowns, harlequins and dancers, with clothes by local students and designers; this is one show not to be missed.

Tickets for all events are available from the Discovery Centre on 01962 873603For the full programme of events, talks and workshops please check out the events pages at www.winchesterfashionweek.com


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After a lapse of one year Hampshire Open Studios is up and running again. All past participants in this highly popular event will know how hard Wendi Watson worked over a period of nine years

to provide such an exciting and varied event throughout the county. After a long illness it is sad to report Wendi’s death. Pete Gilbert and Anne Middleton have bravely taken up the challenge of resuming the event and they have been delighted at the response there has been from both artists and craftspeople as well as from the public.

Once again artists from all over the county will be opening their homes and studios to visitors between August 20th to 29th. A total of 171 venues will be open and at many of the venues you will be able to watch artists at work who will be happy to discuss their work with you, probably over a cup of tea. The range of artists will be vast, including mixed media, photographers, wood workers, sculptors, glass workers and textile artists. There will be several groups exhibiting together to give an even wider choice to look at; most will have items for sale.

The brand new koru Arts gallery in Medstead will be displaying bronzes, ceramics, glass and jewellery and a whole lot more, whilst Wessex Sculptors will be displaying

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their sculptures using a wide range of materials. Jan Harbon in Liphook will be showing off her beautiful botanical paintings and you will also be able to stock up with some really gorgeous greetings cards.

Koru Art Gallery, Medstead

Look out for the cerise Open Studios catalogues that will be available all over the county in a variety of public places or from the artists themselves. Just pick one up, plan your trips and see some of the wonderful arts and crafts that Hampshire has to offer.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HAMPSHIRE'S OPEN STUDIONS CONTACT: ANNE MIDDLETON ON: 02380 364828OR EMAIL: [email protected]

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Sunday Services 10.30 Service with crèche - (Varies: please phone for details)

Other Weekly ActivitiesSunday10.30 kosmic - for kids

Thursday10.00 Prayer Group19.30 House Group

Term Time ActivitiesTuesday 10.15 Toddlers Group

Wednesday14.30 Senior Citizens Hour

Fridays 18.30 youth Group (yrs5, 6 and 7)19.45 youth Group (yrs 8 and 9)

Contact us for details of other events and activities such as ALPHA, on: 01962 732130 or 01420 561210 or email: [email protected]. See the website:ww.newfarmchapel.org.uk

Sunday 3rd July08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Parish Communion

Sunday 10th July08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Second Sunday Family Service

Sunday 17th July08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Parish Communion18.00 Sundays @ six

Friday 24th July08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Parish Communion

Friday 31st July08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Fifth Sunday Service

Midweek Services14.00 Every Monday: Prayer Time12.00 Tuesday - Friday: Midday Prayer10.00 Every Friday: Holy Communion08.30 Every Saturday: Quiet Communion

Parish Office01962 733545www.stjohnsalresford.org.uk

st. john the BaptistNew Alresford

Methodist ChurchNew Alresford

Sunday 3rd July17.00 Patronal Service

Sunday 10th July09.30 Parish Communion



Sunday 31st July09.30 Parish Communion

Midweek services09.00 Every Thursday: Holy Communion at Old Alresford Place

st. Mary the virginOld Alresford

Every Sunday11.00 Mass

All other services and events please contact the Parish Office on: 01962 852804

Sunday 3rd July10.00 First Sunday




Sunday 31st July10.00 Morning Prayer

st.PetersOvington

Sunday 3rd July11.00 All Age Worship


Sunday 17th July11.00 Morning Prayer


Sunday 31st July11.00 Morning Prayer

Jacklyns Lane, New Alresford

Sunday Worship10.30 Every Sunday Morning Worship and Junior Church Please note that there will be no regular Sunday evening services

Midweek Activities10.00 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Come in for coffee with Pause for Thought07.00 Wednesdays Men’s breakfast, bible reflection & prayer14.30 1st & 3rd Thursdays Women's Fellowship 19.00 - Thursdays - (term 20.30 time) Guides 19.30 1st Thursday Lydia Group for ladies 19.00 Fridays (term time) kIDZ Café for parents, carers, babies and toddlers group. Craft, playtime, story time and special events

Daytime and evening bible study groups meet in church members’ homes, as do the Lydia Group; all other activities are at the church.

For further details about services, weddings, baptisms, funerals or other events, please contact: Revd Dawn Carn 01962 735278 or Senior Steward Malcolm Miles: 01962 771109www.alresfordmethodistchurch.org.uk

new Farm ChapelNew Alresford

upper Itchen Benefice

st. gregory’sNew Alresford (Roman Catholic)

all saintsBighton

Sunday 3rd July11.00 Mattins

Sunday 10th July11.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 17th July18.00 Evensong

Sunday 24th July11.00 Child friendly service

st. nicholasBishop’s Sutton

Sunday 3rd July10.00 Chertion Benefice Communion19.00 Cheriton 400th Anniversary Celebration of king James Bible

Sunday 10th July08.30 Beauworth Holy Communion09.30 Cheriton Parish Communion 11.00 Bramdean Holy Communion 11.00 kilmeston Family Service11.00 Tichborne Children's Sunday Club15.00 Church in the Wood Evensong

Sunday 17th July08.30 Tichborne Holy Communion09.30 Cheriton Family Service 11.00 Beauworth Holy Communion 11.00 Hinton Prayer & Praise

Sunday 24th July09.30 Cheriton Parish Communion & Sunday School11.00 Bramdean Shout Out! 11.00 kilmeston Holy Communion 15.00 Church in the Wood Evensong18.00 Tichborne Evensong

Sunday 31st July09.30 Hinton Holy Communion09.30 Cheriton Mattins11.00 Tichborne Family Service11.00 Beauworth Patronal Festival and Village Thanksgiving

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LIFEIS WORTHEXPLORING

Alpha in the Autumn 6th Oct - 8th Nov 2011

New Farm Chapel, New Farm Road,Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9QH

[email protected]

01962 732130 or 01962 734287or 01420 561210

Churches Together in Alresford is endeavouring to raise

£5,000 in the next 2 years for Zimpro (Zimbabwe Church Partnership Scheme Project). This is to provide food security to 1,500 households in Matabeleland in southern Zimbabwe. The European Commission will provide £9 for every £1 raised by Christian Aid supporters. This summer there are two fund raising events in support of Zimpro:

SUNDAy 3RD JULy Open Garden at Hill House, Old Alresford [turn right at St. Mary’s Church. Approximately

500m on the left.From 1.30 – 4.30pm. Admission: £3.00 (children free). Refreshments on sale.

SATURDAy 17TH SEPTEMBERPinglestone Farm, Old Alresford - Harvest Barn Dance from 7.30 – 11.00 pmLight supper, raffle and auction. Music provided by the Bursledon Village Band.

Tickets on sale from church reps in July - £10.00 adults and £5.00 children (9-14 yrs)For more information contact: Laura Brill – 01264 735190 or Rosemary Chambers 01264 733148

churches together in Alresford - raise money for Zimpro

The Alresford Watercress Festival... What an outstanding occasion

it was! Fifteen thousand people were estimated to have poured into Alresford on 15th May this year, all in celebration of the humble green-leafed watercress. Throughout the day superb musical performances took place in St.John's, often with standing room only; and then there was the John Pearson Hall. Hefin and Peter Tudor are an amazing couple of people - I can do nothing but offer thanks to so many people for making cakes, serving teas, clearing up, washing up, and chatting-up customers as well.

St.John's cafe did a roaring trade all day. There was a remarkable atmosphere around - thank you so much

to all of you who helped in any way. First indications are that we raised about £2000 after expenses. As one person said 'A goodly sum for one day's effort'. If only!

There were many compliments about the delicious and wonderful cake selection as well as the friendly people on duty. It is just eight years ago when Jennifer Laing and others launched the first festival on a modest scale. It is thanks to her vision, and since then Clive Burgess and his team, in conjunction with Vita cress, that it has become the excellent event we enjoy now.

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the Valley GardenersWhy not come and

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delights with the Valley Gardeners this summer?

We have all sorts of interesting talks and demonstrations and visits to beautiful and unusual gardens in the South of England throughout the year. Guests are always welcome, so feel free to come and see what the Valley Gardeners has to offer? Here is what we are doing for the next 3 months.

July 12th Visit two gardens in Itchen Abbas, with tea provided.

August 23rdA visit to a dahlia garden at Sherfield English.

September 13thA talk called “The inexhaustible Mr. Paxton” in Itchen Abbas & Avington Village Hall, 2.30pm.

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

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Club should email [email protected] for details.

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community news - the Garden

the Act of Gardening the Valley GardenersAs professions go,

it has been said that the Church

and horticulture have some similarities with regard to the way they may act upon our lives. Firstly, we are both at the behest of a much greater force and secondly, it is absolute murder on the knees.

Many professional gardeners will have been combining the two over the last weeks in kneeling at their borders and praying that cool, refreshing rain, would fall consistently and gently upon their plots. Now that it has come, not only has it greened lawns and quenched the parched throats of withering plants, it has washed in all the top dressing of fertilisers that have sat around on the surface for weeks. Without rain percolating through the soil, no nutrient can make its passage from top to toe, down to the delicate root hairs, where osmosis (the passage of salts in solution into the root cells) can happen. So not only were your plants a little less turgid, they were probably hungry too. Leaves can be likened to the small faces of children, in their ability to confer the current health, or otherwise, of an individual in

question. A plant leaf and a child’s face, both glossy and unblemished, is a portent of health.

Changes from this happy state in plants, be it yellowing between veins, a red or amber hue, the appearance of spots or pustules, are symptomatic of a dis-ease, maybe a minor infection, or a nutrient deficiency and there are a myriad of books with excellent photographs, on the market, to help you diagnose the condition, almost as many as there are for the ‘correct’ rearing of the healthy child.

Now, at last, after lugging water every evening, you can put down that watering can and enjoy the fruits of your labours.

Most of your old rose flowers will have had their best days, your asparagus should be tall feathery fronds, the first salad stuff and new potatoes will have graced your plates and their fresh succulence is your reward… But wait…the spectacle continues in the next act, so draw up a chair, July is here.

Julian Blackwell is Head Gardener of Dean House gardenswww.deanhousegardens.co.uk

All over the Itchen Valley, keen gardeners are relishing the spring

and summer months. That is when the Valley Gardeners make their visits to beautiful and unusual gardens all over the south of England.

This popular gardening club has just celebrated its 10th Anniversary and, since its foundation, it has kept a loyal membership of 70 or so people, mostly based in the Itchen Valley. The yearly programme of events is a blend of talks, lectures and demonstrations from interesting (and sometimes well-known) speakers in the colder months and garden visits in the summer. There’s also an annual luncheon and gardening quiz to kick off the year in January and a chance to peek inside fellow members’ gardens in the “Open Gardens” summer event, with a sumptuous tea provided.

Mark Porter is the new Chairman of the Valley Gardeners and has some innovative and exciting ideas for broadening the scope and

appeal of the club. Evening meetings are currently being trialled to encourage members who are too busy during the day to attend. Mark, and his wife Jackie, open their garden at The Down House, Itchen Abbas under the National Garden Scheme, so Mark has lots of horticultural experience as well as boundless enthusiasm for his task. He says, “As the new Chairman I hope to bring a fresh feel to the club as it embarks on its next 10 years. I’ve been talking to the membership and am keen to introduce some really practical gardening meetings and also to involve the members in exchanging ideas and sharing with each other their immense wealth of gardening knowledge”.

Recent visits have included a picnic supper and dusk visit to the rose garden at Mottisfont Abbey and a May jaunt to two delightful gardens in Crawley. In August, the Valley Gardeners will visit the dahlia garden at Sherfield English. One does not have to be a knowledgeable gardener to belong to The Valley Gardeners, although obviously a love of things horticultural helps!

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Club should email [email protected] for details.

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hampshire County Council The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UJwww.hants.gov.ukTel: 0800 028 0888

Royal hampshire County hospitalWinchester, HampshireTel: 01962 863535

north hants hospitalBasingstoke, HampshireTel: 01256 473202

Alton Community hospitalAlton, HampshireTel: 01420 82811

Alresford libraryMonday 9.30 - 1.00 Tuesday 2.00 - 5.00 Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30 - 1.00 Friday 9.30 - 7.00Saturday 9.30 - 1.00email - [email protected] Tel: 0845 603 5631

Alresford Dental Care4 Pound Hill, Alresfordwww.alresforddentalcare.co.uk Surgery Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 17:15. Friday 08:00 to 13:45 Tel: 01962 733580

the Alresford SurgeryStation Road, Alresfordwww.alresfordsurgery.co.ukTel: 01962 732345

Mansfield Park SurgeryLymington Bottom Road, Medstead, GU34 5EW Tel: 01420 562922

Alresford Pharmacy1 East Street, AlresfordMonday - Friday 09.00 - 6.30Saturday 09.00 - 5.00Tel: 01962 732858

Wessex PharmacyBroad Street, Alresford. Tel: 01962 732445

out of hours ServiceAnyone requiring a chemist service out of practice hours will find their nearest point is either Winchester, Basingstoke or Andover. Call one of the below for details. NHS Direct: 0845 46 47 24hrs a day, 7 days a weekOut of Hours Service Tel: 0844 8113060

Alresford Police Station opening hours

Monday - thursday Open 12.30 - 4.30pmClosed Bank holidaysOther times by appointment.Tel: 0845 045 45 45www.hampshire.police.uk

PCSo Steve hullTel: 07901 102348If not available please call Hampshire Police using: 101

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 0845Reporting a leak? Then call:tel: 0800 820 999

emerGency serVIces

Citizens Advice Bureau outreach Service

your nearest Citizens Advice Centre is now Winchester.

Opening Times:• Monday: 10:00 - 4:00 • Tuesday: 10:00 - 1:00 • Wednesday: 10:00 - 4:00 • Thursday: 10:00 - 4:00 • Friday: 10:00 - 1:00

Alresford GP Surgery• Monday: 1:00 - 3:00

[email protected]: 01962 848000Fax: 01962 848005

Alresford and Districtneighbourhood Watch Association

Newsletters are issued quarterly and are available at www.alresford.org/neighbourhoodwatch.Report a crime

anonymously: call Crimestoppers Tel: 0800 555111 For Neighbourhood Watch enquiries contact: Administrator - email [email protected], Mobile 07595 368 946

Prospect Road Recycling Centre Recycle all your bottles, car batteries, cardboard and other household waste at Prospect Road recycling centre. Open seven days a week Tel: 01962 735961

Recycle your obsolete mobile phones to help raise funds for Help the Aged. Contact the charity shop in Broad Street, Alresford.Tel: 01962 734926

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Sun hill County Infant SchoolSun Lane, Alresford www.sunhill-inf.hants.sch.ukemail: [email protected]: 01962 732632

Sun hill County Junior SchoolSun Lane, Alresford www.sunhill-jun.hants.sch.ukTel: 01962 732801

Cheriton Primary SchoolCheriton, Alresford, SO24 0QA Tel: 01962 771278

Four Marks Primary SchoolFour Marks, Alton, GU34 5ASTel: 01962 772200

Itchen Abbas County Primary SchoolItchen Abbas, SO21 1BETel: 01962 779310

Ropley C of E Controlled Primary SchoolChurch St. Ropley, SO24 ODSTel: 01962 772381

Perins Community School Pound Hill, Alresford, SO24 9BS www.perins.net Tel: 01962 734361

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Alresford Community CentreThere are two halls and a committee room available for public hire with concessions for local groups. It is self-supporting so has an enthusiastic fund raising committee who, with good community support, raise much of the income to run the activities. Booking Secretary: Robbie Winters (after 6pm)Tel: 01962 733950

the old Chapel in the Dean Does your group or organisation need a comfortable, well equipped meeting place in the centre of Alresford, with full disabled facilities? If so contact: Stuart on Tel: 01962 737252 (day) 732059 (Evenings) Bishop’s Sutton Village hallIdeal for parties and other events. With ample car parking, full disabled access and a seating capacity of over 120. Crockery and cutlery available for use. Perfectly suited for all kinds of functions. Mandy Bennett. Tel: 01962 732863 (10a.m. -12 noon, 6.00 p.m.- 10.00 p.m)

Christy hall, old AlresfordAvailable weekday mornings and some afternoons for regular bookings. Seating for up to 75 people. Hire costs include the use of the heating and all kitchen equipment. Tel: 01962 733978

Ropley Coffee Room Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, SO24 0DS. Booking Contact David Ottley Tel: 01962 772440

Itchen Abbas Village hallJenny Sloan Tel: 0796 911 3630www.iaavillagehall.co.uk

Beauworth Village hallA former national school in 1873 and listed building. The hall is heated and has a sound enhancement system with hearing impedance loop. An enclosed patio and grass area ideal for children’s parties. Heating and kitchen facilities included. Please contact Caroline Stanley. Tel: 01962 771793

Cheriton Village hallAvailable throughout the year for clubs, classes, meetings, parties etc on some afternoons, evenings and weekends. Mornings as well during school holidays. Contact Penny Scott Tel: 01962 771263

Bighton Village hallThe large hall which has ample car parking and is adjacent to a picnic area has kitchen facilities and is fully heated. Contact: Gail Johnson Tel: 01962 736556 e: [email protected]. www.bighton.org.uk

Kilmeston Village hallSituated on the village green, the extensively refurbished Hall is an excellent venue for group functions, family parties, or as a base for outdoor activities. Please visit our website on www.kilmestonvillagehall.co.uk or Phone Pamela Thomas on 01962 771590 to book.

toWn / VIllAGe hAllsWinchester City Council City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJwww.winchester.gov.ukTel: 01962 840222

East hampshire District Council Penns Place, Petersfield, GU31 4EX www.easthants.gov.ukTel: 01730 266551

Alresford town Council Arlebury Park, The Avenue, Alresford, Hants. SO24 9EP. Clerk: Mrs Stevie kavanagh email: [email protected]: 01962 732079

If a question is put in writing at least 3 days before the meeting a written response will be provided. Public opening times for the Town Council Office: 11am to 1pm Monday to Friday.

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Cheriton, in Hampshire, was the site of one of the most important

battles in the English Civil War. In 1644 hundreds of men lost their lives in a battle which was to mark a turning point in the English Civil War.

The Sealed knot Society will recreate the Battle of Cheriton at Scrubbs Farm, nr Alresford between 11am and 5.30pm on July 2nd and 3rd. The re-enactment starts at 2.45pm. The society will restage the 1644 clash that took place on the fields between Cheriton and Bishop's Sutton. There will also be a range of rural and historic activities and stalls. Tickets are £7 for adults, £4 for children, a family ticket is £20

The Battlefield of Cheriton is an area of national importance, both historically

and environmentally - a true gem buried in the heart of the Hampshire countryside near Alresford. We are very appreciative to the fact that the land provides employment and revenue to our local farming community and all of our activities are conducted with this in mind.

For more information visit:www.battleofcheriton.co.uk

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Alresford chamber of commerceFree chamber member,

quarterly advertisingIf you are a member of

the Chamber of Commerce then please submit any offers or adverts that are valid or take place in July & we will forward them on via our members email network. Please email details to the Chamber Secretary.

WHAT ARE WE DOING AS A CHAMBER ABOUT CRIME IN ALRESFORD?The Chamber of Commerce are having regular two monthly meetings with Sergeant Amanda Smith of the Alresford police force. Any views should be channelled through to the Chamber Secretary, email address [email protected] & these will be put forward at the meetings. The next meeting will be on Wednesday 20th July 2011. What are your views on the potential relocation of the Alresford Police Station? Please get in touch!

CHAMBER CHATThe next Chamber Chat is on Thursday 21st July & will be kindly hosted by Tim Considine of First Option Ltd.Please come along for an informal get together for all chamber members & potential members. Free refreshments provided by Simon Evans of The Naked Grape. Members' invitation will be going out very soon!

WHAT IS A CHAMBER CHAT?The idea is that members can come along for a complimentary drink whilst catching up with their fellow local business owners. We would like to hold Chamber Chat evening at various members' business premises in the future, so if you would be interested in opening up your doors for a future Chamber Chat event please let us know.

ALRESFORD SHOWThank you to all the members who have booked a stand within the Chamber tent at Alresford Show to be held on Saturday 3rd September.We will be sending you your passes & location maps closer to the time.

A LITTLE HELP?We would welcome any help on the day of Alresford Show, please get in touch if you feel you can help out.

kEEP US UPDATEDPlease keep us up to date with any contact detail changes your business may

FREE VACANCy ADVERTISING SPACE TO ALL MEMBERSPlease remember that all Chamber of Commerce members have free vacancy advertising space on the Chamber of Commerce website. Email any vacancies you may have to [email protected]

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE? The Alresford Chamber of Commerce has a thriving membership of around 100 businesses in the Alresford area. We welcome membership enquiries from businesses of all shapes and sizes, and would love for you to be involved. We are affiliated to the North Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the wider network of Hampshire Chambers of Commerce, offering a broad spectrum of member benefits.If you would like to know more, please contact the Chamber Secretary on 07769 722 985 or email [email protected]

Collated & Written by Liz Brown – Chamber Secretary

play areas and other more unusual ideas. And each day out includes practical advice about things to take, time to arrive and what to expect.

Each fab day out has been tried and tested by the children who contributed their ideas for their favourite, fun and exciting places to go. There are ideas for whole days out, as well as places to visit for just a couple of hours - and places to explore all year round.

The book includes £40 worth of free vouchers, which will offer a discount to some of the places featured which charge entry fees. Hampshire County Council, Red Funnel Ferries and Sainsburys have lent their support by sponsoring the book. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the Compton School Association, a registered charity supporting Compton All Saints Primary School.

50 Fab Days Out for Families is the ideal guide to making memories on a shoestring.

A new book, which is packed full of days out ideas for families, has

become the fastest selling and best local interest book in Winchester.

50 Fab Days Out For Families has been written by local children aged between 4 and 11, who give an inside and personal view of the best, affordable and free places to visit. Fun, adventure and happy families are at the heart of the book and celebrate the best family days out in and around Winchester. 50 Fab Days Out For Families includes new ideas for undiscovered places to explore and a fresh look at some old favourites with expert tips from parents. The book, which costs £5 and is being sold in Waterstones in Winchester, Southampton and Basingstoke, Caracoli in Alresford or by ordering on line at www.50fabdays.com, has the backing of television personality, actress, Hampshire resident and mother Sarah Parish. 50 Fab Days Out suggestions include family adventures, picnic and BBQ sites, walks, cycle rides,

50 fab days out for families

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Issue 24 November 2008

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health & Beauty24


Alresford surgery news

Please note our new telephone number for Out of Hours service –0300 300 2012

BOWEL SCREENINGWe strongly recommend patients who receive sample kits to complete the test. Bowel cancer is one of the commonest forms of cancer and early treatment gives a high probability of cure. This simple test is one of the most effective cancer screening tests and we strongly recommend it to our patients. The programme is aimed at patients aged 60-74; replacement kits can be obtained by phoning 0800 707 6060.

Any patient who notices a persistent change over a period of 6 weeks in their bowel habits or rectal bleeding is recommended to make an appointment with a GP whether or not he or she has had the test.

HAMPSHIRE HEALTH RECORDThe issue of the Shared Patient Record has once again been in the national press, mainly for the reason that the IT solution to providing it still does not appear to be viable and may never be. However, we are taking the opportunity to once again remind patients that unless they have asked to ‘opt out’, part of their medical record is available to clinicians within Hampshire hospitals and social and community care teams for providing the best possible care locally. For more information, leaflets are available from the surgery or at www.hantshealthrecord.nhs.uk.

If you do want to opt out of this and the national record please write to the Practice Manager.

NHS REFORMSyou will have read or heard about the Government’s proposals for reforming the NHS. There has been considerable debate about this and opposition to some of the proposals including from the medical profession. The necessary Bill to enable the changes to happen is under review by the Government and so has yet to be passed by Parliament. However, the broad shape of the new arrangements is likely to be as set out in the original White Paper and a huge amount of work has been done towards creating the structures and bodies that will be required to implement the changes. Hampshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) has already merged with Southampton City PCT, Portsmouth City PCT and Isle of Wight PCT to achieve management cost savings and to prepare for the PCTs’ abolition in 2013. The new merged PCT retains responsibility for ensuring the provision of all health care to the population it serves but will be working increasingly closely with the new GP Commissioning Consortia which will take over this role in April 2013.

For several years, the Government has encouraged a process known as Practice Based Commissioning (PBC) where a number of practices combine to form a locality group. The purpose of this is to discuss new, better ways of delivering care, and to encourage more integration between primary (GPsurgeries) and secondary (hospitals etc) care. Under

the Bill currently before parliament GP practices will form commissioning consortia (GPCC) which will carry on the work of the PBC localities but also take over the role of the PCT in managing the budget for secondary care and defining what care will be purchased for the population. The role of the GPCC will be tightly regulated and constrained by the need to provide minimum service levels. The White Paper indicated that primary care services would be commissioned at a national level but this has since been the subject of considerable debate and we do not know who will be managing our contract after 2013.

The Alresford practice is a member of the Winchester PBC locality and has one seat on its management board. The current plan is that this locality will combine with other localities in Andover, Eastleigh, Romsey and the New Forest. This grouping serves a population of 500,000. The Winchester locality will have one seat on the executive board that will ultimately decide on priorities for commissioning and service redesign.

The local health economy has a considerable financial deficit as we move towards this arrangement. I am sad to say that most of the effort in the PBC locality is focussed on addressing this deficit while attempting not to cut services. This inevitably

means that services will be delivered in different ways and some of the clinics and referral mechanisms we are used to will change - many already have. The need for the GPCC to continue to do this will be even greater as they will hold the budget and the responsibility for financial balance. New or changed care pathways will be unlikely to be approved unless they are cheaper than existing services or lead to savings elsewhere in the system.

The GPCC board will be elected by the PBC localities this summer and will start working with the PCTs in developing strategies for the future. As a practice, we send a representative to the Winchester Locality Group and so have a voice in the debate about service changes. We do not however have any direct control and the idea that GPs will "control the budget" does not apply to individual GPs or Practices. We would encourage all our patients to express their ideas and views through the Patient Participation Group, details of which are available on the surgery website.

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sun hill Junior school news column

Welcome to Sun Hill Junior School’s column. Over the

last month we have been busy at school focusing hard on our learning. Each year group has started a new theme which involves a ‘hook’ to grab our attention and get us really

excited about the work that we will be undertaking.

year 6 have started focusing on Europe and the European Union. They have looked carefully into the countries, the European Union, the flags, the capital cities and the euro.

They have also created persuasive posters advising

people to join the European Union.

year 5 started their Fabulous Farming theme with their second visit to West Tisted farm. They began the day revisiting the crops to measure how much they had grown since September – about 6 feet on average! In the afternoon they went into the forest to measure trees in order to try and identify how old they were by using a mathematical formula.

year 4 started their theme, ‘Feel the Force’ with a trip to Intech. Whilst there, they experienced the ‘egg drop’ investigation (which needless to say had messy results!) and try out all the amazing exhibits. I think it is safe to say that every single one of them had a fantastic time.

year 3 began their theme called ‘Gripping Games’. To launch the theme, the children played a carousel of games which included board games, sporty games and traditional games. year 3 are also learning more about ways to use our fantastic play equipment.

In our next column we look forward to sharing with you the outcomes of each of our themes and how we have demonstrated that we have learnt new skills, deepened our knowledge and are able to apply this to new situations.

Reported by Ellie Waite, Ella Woods, Rosie Harkness and kezia Truss.

SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATIONS VACANT

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Great part time job! Hours to suit you from 4 – 8 hours per week, paying £10 per hour. A clean could be 2, 3 or 4 hours long. We could allocate the hours to you that suit your schedule. you will be allocated weekly or fortnightly cleans with the same families in the Winchester/Alresford area. Visit www.splashclean.co.uk/join-the-team for detailed information. Call Colleen on 0789 1181 267 or email [email protected] 733626

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Busy Bees Pre-SchoolBishops Sutton Village Hall,children from 2yrs 9 months.We are a thriving pre-schoolwith lovely grass and all-weather outdoor play spaces to give active youngsters the space they need to have fun and learn through play. As a Pathfinder pre-school, we offer 15 hours per week Monday to Friday, including some lunchtimes. Our good Ofsted rating means you know your little ones will be very well taken care of and have oodles of play and activities to do, to give them a good start for school. Our huge car park means drop off and pick up couldn't be easier. Call Caroline Newman at Busy Bees on 01962 734495 (term time) kim Mason on 01962 732261 (pm) or leave a message on 07518 918892.

Alresford After School ClubFor 4 to 11 year olds, Term time only, From 3.30 to 6.00pm. Children will be collected from the Main Hall in the Juniors School and from the office in the Infants School. you can now find us in Sunbeams Children Centre behind the Junior School, Contact Angie on: Tel: 01962 7717094 or 07876165592

3.4.5 Pre-SchoolPlaying to Learn. Located in the centre of Alresford and established since 1969, 345 is open 4 mornings a week (not Thursday) 9.15 – 12.15/1pm for children from 3 years. Our highly experienced and dedicated staff offer a caring, creative and exciting learning experience, both indoors and out. Very good OFSTED reports and continuity of staff. For more information:Contact Taryn Stroud 01962 779584

Patchwork Day nursery Perins School, Alresford. Full time day care, 8.00 - 6.00: 6 months to 5 years. N Baxter Tel: 01962 737251

Ropley Pre-SchoolRopley Pre-School offers sessions from 9am to noon Mon-Fri for children from 2 years 9 months, with an optional Lunch Club from noon to 1pm, in the Village Hall. We have Pathfinder status so offer 15 hours of free sessions for children of 3 and over. We provide a fun, friendly and stimulating learning environment with excellent links to local schools. Enquiries to Sarah Harry 07510 684055 during opening hours.

Baby Sitter/ Childminder with own transportAvailable mornings or afternoons for school collection, homework supervision and more in your own home. Evening babysitting on request. Mature and reliable with plenty of experience and excellent references. Tel: 07868786885

Registered Childminder Vacancy 2 full days, Weds/Thurs from September. Dolores Pinniger Tel: 01962 733626

Kerry's house Home from home childcare. Ofsted registered qualified childminder. Alresford area. Tel: 01962 732564 / 07799 821376

nanny with 10 years experience looking for full time work from mid September. Excellent references. Call Sarah on 07827295859.

Joshua's Friendskaren's Childcare ServicesOfsted Registered ChildminderTel: 07900 [email protected]

Girlguiding Alresford DistrictRainbow Guides 5 - 7 years. Brownie Guides 7 - 11 years. Guides 10 - 14 years. Senior Section 14 - 26 years. Adults 18 - 65 years. Friends Of Guiding Group. Contact Debbie Pennells Tel: 01962 735023 and join a thriving organisation.

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Cherry tree Pre-SchoolBased in Cheriton Village Hall. We are open weekday mornings 9.15-12.15 with lunch club every day until 1pm. We take children from 2 years 6 months. Cherry Tree offers a quality of provision with its focus on exploring the outdoor environment and developing your child's learning from their interests. Good Ofsted report and excellent links with local schools For more details please contact: Jo Ferguson: 07979230019

Wildflowers KindergartensAt Wildflowers children’s imaginationis expanded; their curiosity deepenedand their motivation to learn nurtured in nature. Here, children learn effortlessly whilst moving, exploring and using all of their senses, guided by sensitive and engaged educators who support their development of physical, emotional, social and cognitive abilities. From 1.30 pm in kilmeston Village Hall. Based at Brockwood near Bramdean and in kilmeston. Funding available. Contact: Helena Nilsson - Tel: 01962 [email protected]

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DrOp IN plAy SESSIONS

Ropley Baby and toddler Group Meet on Wednesdays during termtime from 9.15am to 11.45am in Ropley Coffee Rooms, next to the Village Shop. Under 5s. Please ring Ros Wynne 01962 773374 for further details.

Kidz CaféAlresford Methodist Church, Contact Dawn Carr Tel: 01962 735278Parent and 0-5 year old Play Group Fridays 2-3.30pm

Cherry trees toddler GroupCheriton Village Hall Weekdays 1.30-3pm. Monthly craft activities, playtime and story time for toddlers. Coffee, tea and cakes for the parents. Julia kimber Tel: 01962 733224

Medstead toddler GroupMedstead Village Hall Thursday 9.30-11.30am during school term times. Contact: Julie Burton Tel: 01420 562546

Mothers and others toddler GroupMonday 1.00 - 3.00. Children under 5 with parent/carer. Gospel Hall, Four Marks Mondays 1-3pm under 5'sContact Ruth on: 01962 773482

Mother and toddler GroupItchen Abbas Village Hall Wednesdays 10-12pm. Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00. Contact: Juliet on 01962 779365 or Vicky on 01962 860935

Chatterbox Baby & toddler GroupCome along and enjoy a cuppa and chat with other mums, dads and child carers while the children play. John Pearson Hall, Alresford. Thursdays 10.00 - 11.30. kazia MontefioreTel: 07776 015461

toddlersDrop in play sessions.New Farm Chapel, New Farm Road, Alresford. Tuesdays 10.15 to 11.45am Tel: 01962 734287

Do you have any information that you would like included on this page? Contributions to this page are FREE of charge. Simply send your details to [email protected]

Beaver Scout Group6-8 yrs Mondays, Cub Scouts 8-10 yrs Tuesdays, Scouts 10-14 yrs Thursdays, Explorer Scouts 14-18 yrs Wednesdays. All meet at Scout Hut, off Bridge Road. Adults also required to join a growing group. Roy Naismith Tel: 01962 735607 [email protected]

JUly ChIlDREn'S EVEntS Sunday 3rd JulyMiniature Steam & Model Engineering at twyford WaterworksShowcasing precision engineering in miniature steam, toys, boats. Discover the story of drinking water. Tea room and gift shop. Twyford Waterworks, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Hampshire, From 11.00am - 4pm. TicketsAdults £4. Under 16s freewww.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk

Saturday 9th to Sunday 10th JulySouth Downs Wood FairPetersfield, Alton and East HampshireQueen Elizabeth Country Park10:00am. This event showcases all aspects of wood, it's production and it's uses, together with superb crafts, speciality foods and exciting entertainment for the whole family. A wood fair in name, but in reality a whole lot more! Cost: £6 adults, £5 Seniors, Accompanied under 16's FreeVenue: Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Saturday 9th JulyMeonstoke, Corhampton & Exton Church FêteTraditional fun for all the family including: afternoon teas, stalls, fun and games, face painting,and much, much more PLUS the amazing Falconhigh Birds of Prey demonstration & display. Fête to be opened by the Reverend Stuart HoltFrom 12:45pm. TicketsEntry: Adults - £1 / Under 14s FREE

Sunday 10th JulyVictorian Village Wedding & Garden FeteEastleigh, Hedge End and Locks Heath area. Manor Farm Country Park10:00am Enjoy a living history presentation of an early-Victorian wedding and fete, performed by The Madding Crowd . Meet costumed characters from the past, take part in games and sideshows and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of rural life from a bygone age. Cost: Normal Farm admission chargesTelephone: 01489 787055

Sunday 17th JulyAlton Bus Rally & Running DayCome and see buses of all vintages, shapes and sizes at one of the South's largest Bus Rallies. From10am-5pm Anstey Park, Altonwww.altonbusrally.org.ukFREE Bus services from Anstey Park to Alton, Medstead & Four Marks railway stations. An intensive train service will also be in operation at the Watercress Line - take the opportunity to visit the railway and see the restoration works underway in the locomotive shed at Ropley or visit our other stations. Adult £16, Child (2-16) £9, Family (2 adult & 2 children) £40

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at 10.30am in the Forestry Commission car park off Gravel Hill Road. SU802433. Leave the A31 east of Bentley, signposted Alice Holt Research Station. Proceed along Gravel Hill Rd, over a railway bridge. The car park is about 500 yards after the bridge on the right WEDNESDAy 27TH JULy yew Hill - Meet at 10.30am at end of Old kennels Lane at junction with Port Lane & Millers Lane, Oliver’s Battery (SU451 269), A good time of year to see Chalkhill Blues, many other butterflies and lovely wild flowers. Leader: Ivan Arnold 01962 866706

SATURDAy 30TH JULy yew Hill - Meet at 2pm at end of Old kennels Lane at junction with Port Lane & Millers Lane, Oliver’s Battery (SU451 269), A good time of year to see Chalkhill Blues, may other butterflies and lovely wild flowers. Leader Brian Fletcher.

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the Royal British legionTo become a member please contact our sub-branch in Eastleigh. www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/eastleigh

Alresford historical and literary SocietyMeetings (generally there is a talk followed by a “get together”) are held at the Methodist Hall, Jacklyns Lane, Alresford at 7.30pm on the third Wednesday of most months. Guests are welcome – only £3 entry at the door. Tea/coffee & biscuits included.For more information please contactGlenn Gilbertson, 26 Grange RoadAlresford SO24 9HB. Tel: 01962 732726. [email protected] or Bob Fowler - 7 Sun Hill Crescent, Alresford, SO24 9NJTel: 01962 [email protected]

Alresford & District horticultural SocietyMeetings are held in the Phair Hall of the Community Centre from 7.30pm until 10pm. At least three outings are organised annually and a holiday is arranged visting gardens. Secretary Tony Bravery. Tel: 01962 733676 Visitors are always welcome.

Bramdean & hinton Ampner WIWe meet on the third Wednesday of every month in Bramdean & Hinton Ampner Village Hall at 7.30pm for an interesting talk, refreshments and a raffle. We organise trips to gardens, pubs and restaurants and craft mornings. New members and guests are always welcome. For more info contact Sarah at [email protected] or Judith: 01962 771655.

the Alresford ladies GroupMeet for fun and friendship on the second Thursday each month in the John Pearson Hall at 7.30pm. We have a varied programme of walks, talks, trips out and social evenings. Please come along and join us, or for more information call Beryl on 01962 732695

Alresford twinning AssociationIf you are a Francophile and would like to be involved in developing relationships with our Twin Town in Bricquebec Normandy, or just join us for a wide range of social activities through the year, then visit www.alresford-twinning.org.uk or call Jean on Tel: 01962 733131

Alresford Singles Supper ClubFor the 40 - 55 age group. Wine and dine and meet new friends in a local pub. Email: [email protected] for more details.

Alresford Flower ClubCome and join us at 7.30 on the last Wednesday of the month at the Methodist Church Hall, Jacklyns Lane, Alresford. Friendly, lively meetings,

professional flower arrangers and beautiful flowers. New members and visitors most welcome. Please contact Jean Johnson on 01420 564238.

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Community Centre; Wednesdays 7.45-8.45pm Bishops Sutton Village Hall; Thursdays 1.45-2.45pm Ropley Village Hall. £5 Just come and enjoy! For further details contact Sue Russell on [email protected] or visit www.zumba-around-winchester.com or tel 07947410394

General Exercise Class Every Friday at Four Marks Village Hall. 10 - 11am. £4.50 per class, pay as you come. Enquiries: Hilary Tel: 01962 773711

Bowling Club J D Cattle, 39 Benenden Green, Alresford, Hants. Tel: 01962 734846

Alresford Golf Club The Secretary, Cheriton Road, Tichborne Down, Alresford. Tel: 01962 733746 [email protected] www.alresfordgolf.co.uk

Judo Club Steve Fullick, 10 Perins Close, Alresford Tel: 01962 732883

Karate Club Tel: 01420 [email protected]

Running SistersFor information call Dawn on Tel: 01962 733723 or email:[email protected]

tichborne Park Cricket Club14 Benenden Green, Alresford, SO24 9PF. Contact: Andy Joyce Tel: 01962 734316 [email protected]

Alresford Rugby Clubwww.alresfordrfc.org [email protected]

Alresford tennis ClubHoward Lewis - Tel: 01962 733818

Cheriton tennis ClubNew members welcome. Pay & play sessions available too. www.cheritontennisclub.co.uk

Alresford Badminton Club The Club plays on Wednesday evenings from 7-10pm at Perins Sports Hall. New for this season pay-and-play for £4 per evening. All levels welcome. For further information please call Mark Emmerson: Tel: 01962 736123

ACA Badminton ClubFriendly club seeks new members! Plays on a Monday evening 7.30-10.00pm at Alresford Community Centre. All levels welcome. Call Clive Earthy 01962 733812 or Sarah Speller 01962 734732 for more information.

Chawton Park Indoor Bowls ClubSix rinks available throughout the year. Information from Centre Manager. Chawton Park Road, Alton, GU34 1RQ Tel: 01420 541546Alresford netball Club Meet on Thursday at Perins School,

6pm – 7.30pm on the tennis courts. New members always welcome. First session free, thereafter £10.00 per month. Opportunity to affiliate and play in local leagues should you wish to. Alternatively just come along for training sessions to get fit and meet new friends. Donna Birtles Tel: 01420 561755 or 07860931150 [email protected]

Cheriton Cricket ClubAre you interested in playing Sunday afternoon friendly cricket? New members always welcome. Visit www.cheritoncc.com for the 2011 fixtures. For more information call or email Richard on 01962 779169, [email protected]

Cyclists touring Club South Hampshire. Easy rides, day rides, social events and more! Tel: 01962 864479www.southhampshirectc.org.uk

Alresford yacht ClubAre you interested in sailing or power boating? Do you have a dinghy or a classic yacht? Are you a newcomer to the sport or an old hand? Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.45 for 8pm from September to April at Arlebury Recreation Centre, Pound Hill. Contact Richard on 01962 773285 or Rob on 01962 735681

A.C.t.S - Alresford Community theatre SocietyWe are always looking for new members to ensure the continued success of our local theatre group. If you are interested in becoming involved, either on stage or behind the scenes. Contact Debbie on: 01962 732055 [email protected]

Alresford Art Society Meetings from September to June at The ARC, Alresford, on the first Friday of the month. Painting days at venues around Hampshire in the summer. Paintings are hung in the surgery and Makins Court and the Annual Exhibition is held in July. www.artsociety.alresford.org Tel: 01962 [email protected]

Are you Interested in Scrapbooking or Cardmaking?We meet on the 3rd Saturday of every month (except August) from 9:30 am-1 pm at kilmeston Village Hall. Brenna: 01962 793088 [email protected]

the Cheriton Players David Cradduck, Colyton Cottage, Cheriton SO24 [email protected]: 01962 771700www.thecheritonplayers.org.uk

the Medstead Players Lesley Rae, Fiver, High Street, Medstead 01420 56563916www.medsteadplayers.co.uk

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line Dancing Classes11am to 12 noon at Makins Court. All welcome, just turn up or contact Sue on: Tel: 01256 331046

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

Salsa MondaysSalsa Mondays in Andover at the Danebury Hotel, 2 High Street SP10 1NX. New Beginners Course Starts Monday June 13th 2011. £6 per lesson or £40 for 8 week course. see unannounced.net or phone Colin on 07515 551 887 Jenny on 07796 673 916

the Cheriton SingersWe are a community choir who enjoy singing a wide range of music and meet on Thursdays during term time at St Michael's Church in Cheriton at 7.45 pm. For details please visit www.cheritonsingers.co.uk or contact Sue White on: Tel: 01962 771796

Dance Fit ClassesAlresford Community Centre - Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.30am.Contact: Jan on Tel: 019627 72001

zUMBA ClASSESTuesdays 7.45- 8.45pm Alresford

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Senior Citizens hour Meetings are held each Wednesday at 14:30 at New Farm Chapel. Meetings are informal and consistof quizes, talks, craft and refreshments. New members are always welcome. Contact: Mrs Jill Ransom, 6 Mallard Close, Alresford. Tel: 01962 733765

Alresford Day Care CentreChiltern Court, Beech RoadTuesday and Thursday. Run by a professional and volunteer team A sociable and enjoyable day out for the housebound elderly. Gives carers a break. Transport and lunch provided. Part funded by Age Concern. Tel: 01962 735612


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What do you mean ‘summer’s over’? No, here’s a short walk for a hot day with a place to picnic and paddle at the end. Park at Itchen Abbas village hall; once

out of the car park turn left and cross the road and walk down the road signposted to Avington.

you will see St.John the Baptist Church to your right. Just before the church gate on your right, you will see a footpath sign and a gravel drive, keeping to

the right with the houses on your left walk up to the end of the drive. Here you will see a small gate in front of you, go through and follow the narrow footpath to the end. There will be fields to your left and serious house envy to your right!

At the end of the footpath, there will be another gate to go through; cross over the tree-lined drive and through another gate into

a field. Again, there are some beautiful houses to your right and a glimpse of the river to your left.

Just keep going straight on through the field then you will see to your left, just at the end of the field, a place where the riverbank slopes gently down to a place that is perfect for a picnic and safe for children to paddle. Enjoy. Gill Grant

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Winchester festival 1st - 10th July 2011

A new event for 2011, come and see the wares of talented

rural crafts people who will be demonstrating ancient skills such as basket weaving, blacksmithing, hurdlemaking, lacemaking and much more! Pay a visit to the Cider & Ale tent and picnic in the parkland!

The event will be held at Gilbert White’s House, High Street, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH on Saturday 16th July and Sunday 17th July 2011. There is a special reduced admission of just £6

PLEASE NOTE – This is a special event which offers a reduced entry admission therefore Annual Season

A s p e c i a l l y commissioned Fanfare will launch a 10

day celebration of music, literature and theatre when the Winchester Festival brings a wealth of top performers and authors to the city. This year's programme blends the inspirational talent of youth with the thought-provoking insight of maturity through more than 30 events in Winchester and Alresford.

Festival goers can enjoy a lunchtime recital in the young Musicians Series; take in an art exhibition; exercise their minds with the likes of economist Will Hutton and broadcaster Peter Snow; then enjoy evening entertainment

Tickets or other discount/free entry cards will not be accepted.

www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk or contact: 01420 511 [email protected]

as diverse as saxophonist Jan Gabarek with The Hilliard Ensemble and Radio 4 stalwart Barry Cryer in an evening of 'sit-down' comedy.

The baton for this year's opening concert in the Cathedral on Friday 1 July has been handed to Tom Seligman, director of the Hampshire County youth Orchestra, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. A Festival Fanfare by renowned brass composer Jock Mckenzie will herald Mahler's mighty Resurrection Symphony played by the county's finest young musicians to mark the centenary of Mahler's death.www.winchesterfestival.co.uk

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hampshire mum

It is often better to travel than to arrive. Ummmm that does not necessarily apply if one has to travel in the trusty Renault all the way to St Ives. I suppose if I were to be really honest it all started about six months ago; a strange

sound emanating from the core (that’s a mechanical term obviously), of the trusty Renault. Not a squeak or clunk, no, this was a definite whirring with an underlying modicum of expensive sounding grinding.

The husband was of little help, "It’s because you hold on to your clutch, Sandra love."

"I do not."

"yes you do love, anyway it’s nothing; just turn the radio up".So I took the husband’s advice but then on a lone trip to Wiltshire it was apparent that the noise, far from being drowned by Mumford and Sons, was getting worse...

Then before you could say "doesn’t time fly?" there we were one wet and windy Friday night packing up the trusty Renault in preparation for our camping trip to St. Ives. The husband by this time had decided that there was indeed a noise, (having initially sworn that he couldn’t hear it), and that we should cut back on the gear as we couldn’t risk towing the trailer."I’m not sure if we could be low-loaded back by the AA with a trailer love".

Ah ever the optimist.

Despite every effort being made (I left at least one box behind…and the fairy lights) the car was, well, ludicrously full. The husband was in melt down. "This is crazy, I can’t cope with this, we’ll have to get the trailer and if we break down, well that will be that!!!" I gently pointed out, just as Star II managed to secrete yet another soft toy into the back that we had in fact driven some 1500 miles through France with a similar amount of ‘luggage’ and all had been fine."Oh yes love ‘fine’, apart from the car breaking down three times, having to be towed off the ferry and you sitting all the

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to trAVelway back from Newhaven with a bag of poo on your lap!!!" That’s another story, but he had a point……"Happy memories, eh? Don’t worry, it’s all in now, we’ll be absolutely fine."

I didn’t think it was possible to cross all of your fingers and toes simultaneously.

Having left so early on the Saturday by the time we got to Stonehenge there was only a solitary figure in a high vis jacket standing before the Stones (don’t make Druids like they used to), and before we knew it we were breakfasting at Exeter Services.

We did in fact make the trip in record time without the aid of the lovely Nigel; since the Newhaven episode we are on first name terms with a man from the AA, (like I say that’s another story). knowing that the husband would probably be falling asleep by the time we reached the next Cathedral City I had elected to drive. Having replaced the internal rubber mats with those of the prayer variety, I felt the trusty Renault and I had an understanding; knackered woman and equally knackered machine in perfect harmony; there was an inexplicable fusion between us.

As Star I slept, (it’s in the genes), Star II was plugged into the husband’s iPod and happily sang along to AC/DC and other memorable tracks, and I had a chance to observe life on the road.

It was all rather relaxing really, although I felt ashamed at my smug satisfaction as older and far more overloaded cars than ours passed by. I had no idea a Cavalier could sit that low on the road; must have been the five bikes on the roof. Was that a real Labrador squashed between the calor gas and a duvet? But then as I took to the inside lane on the steep hills of Devon I was at once irritated by the superior glances of the Audi, Mercedes and BMW drivers as they glided by presumably on their way to their holiday homes. One could almost hear them say "Look at the state of that".

I conducted an on the road survey and concluded that many cars that profess to be spacious, the Volvos, Porsche Cheyennes, Nissan various, Landrover various, are in fact very tall but have no boot capacity. No, what is required in the pagan household come the sad, (I can barely say it), but all too inevitable demise of the trusty Renault, is a black ….Renault Espace.

Patting the steering wheel reassuringly I turned up the radio to drown out the sound of the whirring and grinding. At that point, I respectfully decided not to overtly covet the Espace; after all, there was the return journey to make…

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Petals and leaves on strawThread large petals and pretty leaves onto a strong straw of dry grass leaving a little gap between each one.

You may come across some wild roses growing in hedgerows and notice that they look like hearts!

BubblesOn a rainy day, get bubble making as bubbles are best when the air is humid. Mix 1 part strong washing up liquid with 10 parts warm water and ¼ part glycerine (which you can get from the chemist), and a little baking powder. Leave the solution until the rain has stopped. Gently dip handles of scissors in the mixture and blooooow....

Summer crown Go out and gather beautiful or interesting-looking grasses, leaves and flowers. Cut an A4 piece of card in half, length-wise. Tape the strips together to make a circle of the size of the child’s head. Attach the grasses, leaves and flowers with tape or appropriate glue. Then celebrate the arrival of summer, wearing the crown!

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effect on communities such as Alresford. I know this is causing some degree of worry locally so let me say first I was really sad to hear Alresford Police Station is proposed for closure as part of an ongoing estates review. However, I do think we have to recognise people are simply not using police stations as they once did.

The alternative to this kind of change could be a reduction of police officers or PCSOs on the streets of the town and coalition Ministers have made it very clear they want forces to protect the front line first. Hampshire Constabulary has given me very clear assurances that alternative sites are being secured in Alresford, where our excellent beat officers and PCSOs will be based, before any change is even begun. I will be working alongside residents to hold them to exactly that over coming years.

Finally, I am really pleased to announce my Summer Tour which will be bringing my constituency surgery (among other things) right into the heart of Alresford this August. Please look out for more details about that through your door and in the press. you can see more on all the above stories and get in touch if you need my help via www.stevebrine.com / 01962 791110.

Steve BrineMP for Winchester

I can honestly say I love my job but to be fair, there are many unglamorous days

for a Member of Parliament. Wednesday 25 May 2011 was not one of them!

Seeing President Barack Obama address the Joint Houses of Parliament was quite a moment and as I reflected on his speech I wondered what part of this free-market, pro-interventionist address could not have been delivered by any US President (Democrat or Republican) of the past 30 years.

Elsewhere in Parliament as a member of its main scrutiny committee stage I have been looking heavily into the detail of the Energy Bill. I was also extremely humbled to be nominated as Backbencher of the year by Breakthrough Breast Cancer for my work as co-chair of the All-Party Group in Westminster.

Locally, I handed out the prizes at the Winchester Penguins Swimming Gala, attended the Winchester Business Excellence Awards, visited the first Eco Friendly camping pods in Bighton near Alresford (pictured with owners Caz & Dave and my own little Emily) and it was my great honour to start the Winchester Race for Life in aid of Cancer Research. I have also met recently with our new Chief Inspector of Police to discuss the budgetary pressures he is facing and their

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“Secondly, we were delighted to read recently in the Forum that Steve had given The Alresford Pigs Association a mention in Parliament whilst discussing and debating the PM’s vision for a Big Society. We wrote to him to thank him for our first ever parliamentary mention and for supporting the Co-op Community card initiative – an initiative that will allow the Pigs to support even more needy causes in our local community this year”

If you haven’t got a card please pick one up in store and use it each time you shop – then watch the instore fund barometer grow!

More information about the work and whereabouts of the Alresford Pigs can be found at www.alresfordpigs.org

A publicity Pig was recently caught red handed along with

Steve Brine, our local MP and store manager Derek Hawkins outside the Alresford Co-op. Snapped by local paparazzi, Chair Pig Robert Sanders was spotted with cameras and video cameras in tow….

Upon questioning, the reason for the media attention became clear, with Robert clarifying, “There are two important reasons for us being photographed and videoed to-day at the Co-op. First, the Southern Co-operative set a generous and ambitious £15,000 target for our Community card fund this year. We are delighted to announce that we’ve received a terrific response to this fundraising campaign, and after 9 months have reached a fantastic sum of £10,000. Today is about saying a big ‘thank you’ to all card carrying Co-op customers for their support”

Alresford PigsOVER 10,000 THANk yOUS TO CO-OP SHOPPERS IN ALRESFORD

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c h I c K e nmArInAded WIth lemon And corIAnder seeds

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METHOD

In a blender add the yoghurt, the cloves from the whole garlic head, coriander seeds, chilli, and lemon juice and blend together until you obtain a smooth paste. Taste and then add salt and pepper as desired. The paste requires a strong flavour as it must penetrate the meat.

Cover the chicken on all sides with the paste and then place into a deep dish. Leave the chicken to marinade for 36 hours, 48 hours is even better. Turn the chicken every few hours to achieve an even marinade.

Cooking day has arrived - with a rubber spatula remove as much of the marinade as possible from the chicken and the dish and keep aside. Light your barbecue, and place the chicken on it when the heat has died down. The barbecue must be gently hot not scalding and definitely no flames as the meat will burn. The embers must be just right, it should take around 40 minutes to be ready. Turn the meat on the barbecue regularly to cook evenly (do the same if you are using the oven). Half way through cooking add the sprigs of rosemary and four half garlic heads. In a pan cook the retained marinade paste thoroughly, add a drop of water or olive oil if the mixture is dry, then add a little finely chopped mint (or fresh coriander) for a delicious fresh flavour.

Serve with grilled vegetables, like slices of aubergine, courgettes, sweet peppers and onions. Some grilled pine kernels sprinkled on top will add that little extra touch.Serves: 4

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The juice of two lemons

2 soup spoons of crushed coriander seeds.

A touch of chilli powder

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Are you tired of hearing about them? Tales of the bankers bonuses are about as exciting as playing Monopoly on a continuous loop and the amounts of money may as well be part of

the same game, £650,000, £2,000,000, £6,000,000 on top of their salaries; “Oh let’s buy Bond Street, Mayfair, a station or two. Have an extra £200, (or is that million), for passing ‘Go’ and a ‘Get out of Jail Free’ card.”

And that’s the issue for us mortals whose public money has gone to shore up the likes of RBS, Northern Rock, Lloyds TSB, (Trouble Subtracting & Balancing), et al. It would appear that having screwed up in a spectacular fashion they have indeed used the ‘Get out of Jail Free’ card to its fullest effect. I wonder if there is any other profession where that could occur without public retribution. Yes, we’ve heard the odd rant, a half hearted enquiry or two, and polite suggestions from Government that such bonuses need to be restricted, but it would seem all of these have conveniently fallen on deaf ears.Had we been French there would have been guillotines erected in the City by now, but no whilst the media continue to fuel the flames we have become resigned, there is nothing we can do.

In the defence of bankers, and I will be brief, whether they be fund managers, brokers or whatever, they do work very long hours under huge amounts of pressure and are literally ‘owned’ by the banks who employ them. The amount of their salary and bonus is only a reflective percentage of what the bank has made globally and they probably pay 45% tax. But actually as I write I’m thinking ‘tough’ they still get way too much and what is tantamount to the banks’ greed and inopportune risk taking has rendered us as a country, how shall we say, a tad overdrawn. In short, they paid themselves bonuses

money mAKes theWorld Go round

when they were failing to do a good job and they knew it.So it’s because they have played Monopoly, and indeed monopolies, with our money and we have to pick up the tab that makes us so very angry.

Are we equally angered by other high earners? That cheeky chappy Gary Lineker earns an estimated £6,000,000 from the BBC and no doubt another packet for being the ‘face’ of Walkers crisps, he knows his Cheese and Onion from Prawn Cocktail that one, but it’s allowed because he used to play internationally and once alerted the England manager that Gazza was in tears. National treasure he may be but our licence fees still contribute to his salary.

And then there’s Wayne Rooney who is clearly talented, from the waist down at least, who is paid in the region of £260,000 per week, plus bonuses, to which those devotees who struggle to find their season ticket money contribute.

The relationship between those types of high earners and us is one of parasite and host. The worst that Rooney can do is to not score but the media keeps us fed (if we are interested) with every scrap from the table that is his private life, and we consume it avidly.

Bankers are portrayed as champagne swilling toffs by the press but it’s the bankers who feed from us to the point of, in some cases, our financial ruination. There’s no entertainment value in being bled dry, why should we have to pay for that?

What do you think?Gill Grant

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