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Issue 36 - April/May 2011

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Hello Residents,Postage is going up again. And not by the acceptable inflationary rate but 13%! From 4 April, a 1st class stamp will cost 46p so it’s no wonder we continually resort to using technology thus continuing to curtail Royal Mail’s revenue leading to even further price rises. However, you can beat the price increase. Current 1st or 2nd class stamps don’t go out of date so stock up on the lower price stamps now (think of all those Christmas cards!) and you can still use them after the price change. I’ve just bought a year’s worth of stamps!

Interestingly, despite the reduced cost of a telephone call, we increasingly choose to communicate by text, email, Skype, tweet, Facebook – anything other than talk! So, I defiantly accepted an invitation to a network meeting laid on by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce last week where I met some very interesting people to TALK to and as a result, will do business with. There’s an article on Networking (p38) in case you also get the urge! Don’t get me wrong - I love technology (I’m getting Fibre Optic broadband next week (!) and a fancy VOIP telephone system – that’s Voice over Internet Protocol - from Frog Business) but it’s easy to under estimate the value of the good old “face to face” or hearing someone’s voice on the phone.

MORE OUT & ABOUT ONLINE With Spring in the air there are more events and things to do than I have space to list so please check out the website What’s On page for everything I can’t list in the magazine. If you want to receive a summary by email plus special deals from local businesses please register to receive the Resident’s E-Newsletter.

Happy Easter holidays. Melanie

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“April is the cruellest month,” wrote TS Eliot, but then he was a terrible old grump who saw the worst in everything (except cats). Still, the fact that he chose this observation as the opening line of The Wasteland shows that April had a particular resonance with him, as indeed it has done with poets down the ages.

For them, though, April meant something a bit more cheerful. It’s widely (although not universally) accepted that the month’s name comes from the Latin verb aperire, to open, signifying the opening of buds, blossoms, and leaves – “Between Merch and Averil, when spreye beginneth to springe,” says the anonymous writer of “Alison” in about 1300; of the same vintage is “Fairest Between Lincoln and Lindsey”: “The wodes waxen green, lefe and gras and blosme springs, in Averil”. For these two poets, though, nature’s rebirth is not an end in itself, but leads on to love: in both poems, stirring buds and blossoms prompt similar stirrings elsewhere.

Chaucer, a century later, also took the April reawakening as his starting point, opening the Canterbury Tales with: “Whanne that Aprille with his showres soot the droghte of March hath perced to the root”. For him, it inspired people to go on pilgrimage rather than follow than any earthier pursuit; later poets, though, returned to equating April with love – “April is in my mistress’ face,” wrote Thomas Morley in 1584 (although, sadly for him, in her heart was a cold December). For Shakespeare, it meant youthful love in particular: “the lovely April of her prime,” he wrote in the Sonnets, and: “April, dressed in all his trim, hath put a spirit of youth in every thing”.

I make no apology for choosing poetry as a topic for April rather than Easter or St George’s Day

or April Fools’ Day. Easter is meaningful only to Christians; St George is meaningful only to the English, Portuguese, Catalonians, and Maltese whose patron saint he is; and April Fools’ Day is meaningful only to fools. But poetry is meaningful to anyone who can read it; and April, when life and beauty return to the land and love stirs in human hearts, is surely the right month to celebrate it.

Actually, the Americans do. National Poetry Month was proclaimed, without irony, on 1st April 1996 by President Clinton; two years later he hosted a poetry gala at the White House to celebrate it; and in 2005 the Empire State Building was festooned with blue lights to mark its 10th anniversary. April was also designated National Poetry Writing Month in 2003 by the American publisher and poet Maureen Thorson, when she challenged all comers to write a poem a day for 30 days.

Canada made April its National Poetry Month in 1999, but in the very same year UNESCO named 21st March as World Poetry Day. At least UNESCO got the time of year pretty much right, unlike us Brits. We too have a National Poetry Month, and have had since 1994: it’s October.

This is all wrong. There’s nothing especially poetic about October. April, by contrast, has not only spreyes of blosme but also daffodils, primroses, cuckoos, and swallows; the birthdays of Charlie Chaplin, Hans Christian Andersen, Buddha, and Our Own Dear Queen; and the anniversaries of the first manned space flight, the publication of the Highway Code, and the discovery of DNA. Oh, and the introduction of VAT and the sinking of the Titanic – but they, too, surely have their poetry.

So I hereby propose that Britain should fall into line with the US and Canada and switch National Poetry Month to April and that UNESCO should move World Poetry Day to the most significant date in the poetic calendar, the Christmas of poetry: 23rd April... Shakespeare’s birthday (probably).

One last snatch of poetry to keep you in the mood, this time from the great Buddy DeSylva. All together now: “Though April showers may come your way, they bring the flowers that bloom in May.”

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Royal Wedding Biggest Street PartyFri 29 April Guildhall Square 10am until 4pmWith a double-sided giant TV screen streaming live footage from the royal wedding, decorated tables and bunting as far as the eye can see, Southampton City Council have invited people to the revamped Guildhall Square to celebrate William and Kate’s wedding.

Titanic Commemorative Events: 13-17 AprilTitanic Family Drop-in Day * Civic Art Gallery, Wed13th 11am-3pm Maritime themed activities including dressing up and storytelling. Local History Forum * (B) Thurs 14th 7pm Civic Centre Local Historian Vicky Green presents ‘The Effects of Titanic on the Suburbs of Southampton’.

Titanic Grave Walks * (B) Fri 15, Sat 16 Sun 17 11am, 2pm, 4pmThe Old Cemetery on Southampton Common Titanic Trail Guided Walks * (B) Fri 15, Sat 16, Sun 17: Walk begins at the Bargate 1pm, 2pm & 3pm Tickets: 023 8057 1858

British Titanic Society Annual Convention Sat 16: 9am - 4pm De Vere Grand Harbour HotelExhibition, Sales Tables containing items relating to RMS Olympic, RMS Titanic, and other ocean liners plus lectures by leading Titanic researchers. £3 with concessions Annual Maritime Lecture Sat 16: 2pmNational Oceanography Centre, Empress Dock Stephen Payne OBE will be presenting ‘Cunard’s Atlantic Queens’ an illustrated lecture following the evolution of Cunard’s transatlantic liners. Tickets £3: 023 8083 3333 Titanic Film Sat 16: Harbour Lights Picturehouse, Ocean VillageA Titanic film will be screened at Harbour Lights Picturehouse. Call 0871 902 5733 for details. The 2011 Civic Titanic Commemorative Service * Sun 17: 2pmSt Mary’s Church, SO14 1NX Lead by Reverend Dr Julian Davies and preached by the Primate of All Ireland, the Archbishop of Armagh.

Memories of Showtime12 Apr 7:00pmSouthampton GuildhallCome and follow the central character Molly, who discovers an old chest...but what is inside it? In this musical extravaganza, a cast of 180 Brownies, Guides and Young Leaders sing and dance their way through years of memories to Cliff Richard, Rod Stewart, The Beatles, High School Musical, The Joseph Megamix and many more. £10-£15. 023 8063 2601.

WestQuay Style Lounge9 & 10 April In search of a new wardrobe this season? Expert advisors will be on hand throughout the event to provide personalised style and beauty recommendations for every shopper, helping you find your perfect look for 2011 based on body shape, skin tone, hair colour and individual style.

Bowls Open DaySat 7 May 10am – 3pmAn opportunity to visit the oldest bowling green in the world and try the game of bowls. Lower Canal Walk, Near Gods Tower, Southampton, SO14

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The Jazz Ticket with Soweto Kinch and SYJO7 Apr 7:00pmSouthampton GuildhallExplore the world as star saxophonist Soweto Kinch is joined by SYJO and young people from across Southampton to perform a new work inspired by jazz and its soundworld around the globe. Expect a whole heap of great grooves and melodies, from Africa to Asia and back to Southampton. This will be a typically exciting and energetic SYJO performance showcasing the bright young things of tomorrow. £6.50-£9.50. 023 8059 5151.

The Southampton PassionFri 22 April 6:00pm Entertainment 7:30pm StartGuildhall SquareJoin thousands of people to watch Southampton’s own Passion play. A large scale production incorporating acting, music and song. Action unfolds as crowds witness Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem, his last supper with the disciples, arrest and crucifixion and then his glorious resurrection.

Warhol ExhibitionUntil 26 June Hansard Gallery showcases Warhol’s hugely influential film and photography, while Southampton City Art Gallery exhibits iconic paintings, prints and posters, alongside an Andy Warhol ‘factory’ style activity space for young people and families.

Coles Fun FairSouthampton Common21 April - 2 May: 2pm - 9pm: Mon 25 April: 10am - 9pm inc BH market

HEDGE END, WEST END & BOTLEY

The Art RoomBotley Mills, SO30Art Classes using Watercolour Paints Classes held in light, spacious studio. Adults/children tutored individually/groups. £40 per two hour lesson for 2 people. Wed, Thurs, Fri: 9:00, 11.15, 2pm & 4.15pm. 01489 590303 www.kirstinwhite.co.uk

Fish & Chips Supper EveningWant to raise money to help spinal cord injured people live full and independent lives? Hold a Fish & Chips supper evening in your own home, at work or at your local community centre. Contact Elizabeth on 0845 678 6633 ext. 229 or e-mail [email protected] / visit www.spinal.co.uk

An Afternoon of Entertainment, BotleySat 16 April 2:30pm Market HallHave fun whilst raising vital funds for the PBC Foundation (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis). Pat Jenkins, soprano vocalist, well known to many in the area is accompanied on the keyboard by Geoff Wilkinson, organist and Choirmaster at St Johns, Hedge End. After traditional afternoon tea, Maureen Hunt demonstrates and teaches ballroom and latin dance. Tickets £8 from Etikett and Just Add Imagination. Info: 01428 725399.

Spring Carnival Fair, West End30 April 11amParish Hall

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Table Top Sale9 Apr 11:00am2000 Centre, Hedge EndTable top sale where people can buy a table and sell their unwanted gifts or bric a brac. Various stalls. Proceeds to Animals Asia and WSPA. £10 Tel: 01489 781 055

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Free Grand Opening Weekend at the Berry9 Apr 10:00amThe Berry, Wildern Lane, Hedge EndFree workshops, performances and venue tours. Free screening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This is your chance to explore The Berry Theatre from our auditorium right down to our dressing rooms and up to the giddy heights of our technical rigging in one of our backstage tours. Free. 01489 799 499.

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‘Spring Paws for Coffee’ with Hearing Dogs10 Apr 2:00pmThe Empire Room, Royal Victoria Country Park.South Hants Hearing dogs for deaf people invite you to ‘Paws for Coffee’. Come along and have a cup of tea or coffee with South Hants Hearing dogs for deaf people. Meet some working Hearing dogs - together with lovely Hearing Dog puppies too. 01329 668 516.

Little Pickles Market

EastleighSat 7 May 1pm-3pmPavilion on the Park, Kingfisher

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7 Apr 7:30pmThe Vault, University of Winchester, Sparkford RdCome along and enjoy a fun evening. Teams of up to 6. £8 per person to include a fish and chip supper. To book tickets call 01962 865 585 or email [email protected].

Bursledon Brickworks Steam Up & Country Fair17 Apr 10:00amBursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum, 148 Swanwick LaneFeaturing steam engines, miniature and narrow gauge railway, craft stalls and displays with gundogs, jacob sheep, owls, bees and home baked cakes. Enjoy an old fashioned family day out. £2-£5 (£12 family).

Photographic Exhibition: Danger Close – Commanding 3 PARA in Afghanistan6 Apr 7:30pmWinchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street3 PARA’s former Commanding Officer, Colonel Stuart Tootal DSO OBE uses photographic slides from his book ‘Danger Close’ and frontline video footage to provide a fascinating talk on leading soliders in battle, the realities of war and the challenges of succeeding in Afghanistan. £5. 01962 873 603.

Southampton’s 2nd History Fair16 Apr 10:00amThe Gregg School, Townhill Park HouseHosted by Bitterne Local History Society, there will be talks, local history society stalls, help with tracing your family tree, classic bus rides (weather permitting), local authors, and history related displays. £4. 023 8039 4930.

Dawn Chorus & Farmhouse Breakfast17 Apr 05:00amManor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, BursledonWake up with the lark and experience the wonders of the dawn chorus, followed by an egg and bacon bap breakfast in Manor Farm’s Victorian farmhouse. £6. (B) 01489 772 813.

Forest Families15 Apr 11:00am – 1:30pmLakeside Country ParkOutdoor activities for 4-11 year olds and their parents including campfire, craft and games. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Free. (B) 023 8047 5080.

St George and the Dragon14 Apr 10:00amEastleigh Museum, 25 High Street, EastleighSt George and the Dragon inspired arts and crafts in this family friendly and free craft day for the Easter Holidays. Free. 0845 603 5635.



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Life expectancy may be on the increase, but for many people the quality of life in later years will be very poor. Over 1 million older people live in social isolation and suffer from feelings of intense loneliness. Over a tenth see their family, friends or neighbours less than once a month. Social interaction is critical to our mental and physical wellbeing. It is a big risk factor for depression, which can lead to other problems such as excessive drinking, poor diet and a lack of exercise. These in turn can cause other diseases and conditions in later life. Our Befriending Service – Could you help?Tackling loneliness and isolation among elderly people in our City is one of Age Concern Southampton’s key priorities. Our Befriending

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With the flowers blooming and new leaves appearing on the trees, April is a time when most of us like to have a bit of a tidy-up and revitalise the garden for summertime. Whether you’re preparing for the growing season, or simply wanting to improve the look of your garden, we have some great ideas to give your green space a good spring clean.

Tools of the tradeBefore you tackle your garden, have a quick sort through your tools. Give them a clean, decide what needs to be replaced and scrub off any rust, before rubbing on a little vegetable oil to keep them in tip-top condition. Check your mower and hedge trimmer to see if any blades need sharpening or replacing and throw away any old chemicals cluttering up your shelves, which may even present a health risk.

Throw out the old plantsStart by removing dead annuals or plants showing any sign of disease, and pull up invading weeds - but don’t add them to your compost bin. Any bulbs which have finished flowering will need deadheading, but don’t remove the leaves as they will provide the energy for next year’s growth. Some shrubby plants with woody stems, such as buddleia and lavender, will need to be pruned in order for new blooms to appear on the freshly-cut branches.

Clean your deckingBarbeque season is just around the corner and if you are doing a bit of entertaining, you’ll want your decking to scrub up well. Start by picking a dry day and go over the wood with a stiff broom or

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Bring your grass up to scratchIf all the trudging around in mud hasn’t done your garden any favours, it’s well worth investing in a lawn fertiliser, which will make your grass lovely, thick and green – as well as preventing weeds and moss from forming. If you have a real problem with the latter, find a feeding product which incorporates weed-killer. At this time of year, aeration is also important: you don’t need any flashy equipment – by piercing holes with a pitchfork about 4 inches deep evenly across areas where the lawn is suffering, you’ll improve drainage which will do wonders for the grass.

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Be house proudDon’t neglect the exterior of your house. Wash your windows, and if they have wooden frames, you may want to give them a fresh lick of paint. Clear out dead leaves from the guttering and check that nothing is blocking the soakaways. Throw away any old children’s toys or clutter, and remove cobwebs.

Treat garden furniture To prolong the life of your garden furniture, it will need a yearly service to remove any rust spots and prevent against decay. Your wooden furniture will benefit from a good rub down and coating of varnish or teak oil. To remove rust spots, scrape away with a steel wool pad, and use a dry paintbrush to remove particles left on the surface. Finally, apply a waterproof sealer, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Prepare the soil If you plan to grow some fruit and veg, purchase a soil-testing kit from your local garden centre. Once you know what kind of earth you’re dealing with, you can improve its quality by adding

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Give your pond some life Start by getting rid of dead leaves, fallen branches and old plants, but don’t throw these – instead, try replanting in new soil. Next, remove the pump, replace the filter and check everything still works properly. If you have any paving slabs, give them a bit of a scrub and tidy back any overhanging plants. Note however that if you have fish, try not to cause too much of a disturbance as they are still in winter mode.

Get growingThe weather is warming up and now is the ideal time to cultivate some seedlings. Start off with some tomatoes, sunflowers, salad leaves and chillies, and place them somewhere warm, ready for the sun when summer comes. Clean all your old pots with a scrubbing brush, re-plant your window boxes and, finally, sit back and enjoy!


Now that the wedding season is just around the corner and many couples are eagerly anticipating their big day, attention turns to finding that perfect dress. Fortunately there is more choice than ever on offer to beguile brides-to-be - from High Street bargains to high-end fashion.

Retailers are becoming increasingly aware of the market demands for ‘designer style’ at high street prices and many new, more affordable ranges, are emerging.

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As vintage chic is an enormous trend at the moment and is showing no sign of going away, many top designers are taking inspiration from bygone eras by producing magnificent gowns with extreme embellishments. Ian Stuart’s latest collection - which is typically theatrical, playful and utterly romantic - capitalises on this with truly magical results.

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For those who love modern styles and who would not - even for a minute - entertain the idea of anything other than a sparkling new gown, Vera Wang’s latest collection of creations will suit perfectly. As a designer whose creations have been worn by numerous celebrities over the years, Wang’s wedding dresses have consistently been big news. And the reason for her longevity? Her pieces are classic, elegant and chic. The perfect formula for the modern bride to fall in love with.

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TVs and set-top boxes are much more interesting, but there are big differences between different firms’ offerings. Apple TV does YouTube and iTunes movie rentals but not services such as iPlayer or LoveFilm; Microsoft’s Xbox 360 offers Sky (if you’re a Sky subscriber) but doesn’t offer iPlayer

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This season’s most fashionable colours for interiors are strong and bold: daring blacks and metallics, vivid citruses and a range of sorbet-like Fifties shades. Yet colour can be complicated: stray away from safe neutrals and who hasn’t ended up in a fog of indecision? Our guide to using colour will help you avoid clashes and select the shades that work best for you.

Colour is a hugely dynamic tool, affecting the way we feel in a powerful, albeit often subconscious, way. And we each have our own feelings about colour, so that one person’s warm and intimate room is another’s nightmare of brash, clashing shades. All of which makes using colour a rather daunting undertaking. But never fear: there are some simple guidelines to follow.

Painting a room a new colour is a quick, easy and inexpensive way to introduce a fresh look. If you’re not sure where to start, there’s a wealth of inspiration to be found in books or magazines, and the paint manufacturers themselves can be a great help, whether in the form of brochures showing their colours in action, a website with the facility to paint a virtual room or colour cards that demonstrate which colours work best together. If you’re wary of using too many different colours, but would nevertheless like to introduce some contrasts, a good rule of thumb is that darker and lighter shades of the same colour are always good together (simply look vertically up and down the paint charts).

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD SOLUTIONAcross: 1 Murmur, 4 Lacrosse, 9 Rachel, 10 Goodwood, 12 Turn down, 13 Pinter, 15 Died, 16 Stonehenge, 19 Water-wheel, 20 Agar, 23 Cavity, 25 Adjusted, 27 Larboard, 28 Create, 29 Whipsaws, 30 Aspect.

Down: 1 Merited, 2 Recurrent, 3 Upends, 5 Avon, 6 Red light, 7 Sport, 8 Endorse, 11 Twitchy, 14 Intends, 17 Nightmare, 18 Orations, 19 Wicklow, 21 Red meat, 22 Guards, 24 Verdi, 26 Crow.

QUICK CROSSWORD SOLUTIONAcross: : 7Custom,8Nectar,9Here,10Stitches,11Raising,13Hefty,15Grasp,17Furnace,20Original, 21Gate,23Affair,24Untidy.

Down: 1Sure,2Athens,3Amusing, 4Snail,5Icicle,6Majestic,12Aircraft,14Nucleus,16Signal,18Negate, 19Inert,22Tide.

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