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Now reaching over 13,900* readers across the Test Valley - View the magazine online at: www.testvalleyforum.co.ukSTOCKBRIDGE HORSEBRIDGE KING’S SOMBORNE HOUGHTON NORTH HOUGHTON BROUGHTON LECKFORD LONGSTOCK CHILBOLTON GOODWORTH CLATFORD

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

Every Tuesday morning and evening - Zumba at Longparish!Zumba classes at Longparish Village Hall 10.30 am (Zumba Gold) and Longparish Community Hall 7pm. Check out website www.zumba-around-winchester.com for more info or contact Sue Russell on [email protected] or tel 07947410394

Friday 31st May to Saturday 1st JuneArt at the Barn The Old Dairy, Westover Farm, Goodworth Clatford, SP11 7LFLife painting in oil - Putting figurative work into contextwith Richard Price. From 10.00am - 4.00pm. Colour and tone are everything in a painting, particularly when you want to capture the human form. In this two day workshop, renowned teacher Richard Price will work closely with you on figurative paintings whether they are in an interior, seascape or landscape setting. Further information available from: www.quiddityfineart.co.uk/[email protected]

Saturday 1st JuneAntiques, Furniture & Collectors' Event From 9.30am - 5pm, Stockbridge Town Hall. An opportunity to browse, experience & buy a wide range of antiques, furniture & collectables from local traders. A wide variety in age & style of interior, exterior & decorative items. Refreshments & valuations also available.

Sunday 2nd June Longstock Water Gardens Open AfternoonFrom 2pm-5pm. £5 adult £1 child. Andover Town Band will be performing during the afternoon, a short stroll away at the Longstock Park Nursery. Proceeds to Andover Town Band (registered charity no. 1141183).

Saturday 8th JuneForget Me Not beautiful pre-owned clothes sale.Coming to Stockbridge town hall with a large selection of beautiful pre-owned clothes, shoes and accessories. All excellent condition and a chance to dress for less. Labels include everything from White Stuff, Jigsaw right up to designers like Diane Von

Furstenberg. Plus 10% goes to Rosemary Foundation. Sat June 1st from 9am – 4pm. Contact Katie – 07771855912

Saturday 8th JuneStockbridge Football Club Community Fete From 2pm-5pm at the Recreation Ground SO20 6EU. The fete will include a mini soccer tournament for U8 & U9's and stalls with fun games for all the family such as Coconut Shy, Splat-a-Rat, Bottle Tombola. Admission: Adults= 50p (includes programme of events). Children under 16 = free.

Saturday 8th June The 4th Alresford Music Festival At Arlebury Park, The Avenue, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 9EPStarting at 10am, the festival will offer an experience you won’t forget this summer. This year we are thinking differently and making it bigger and better. We’re adding two new stages, increasing the vibrant and diverse music on offer. So, with four stages in total, there will be an exciting blend of style – from Rock, Indie and Blues through to Jazz and Folk. We are also pleased to announce we are now able to offer overnight camping at the festival for only an additional £5 per person. Plus there are limited tickets available for the festival After Show Party, held indoors in the ARC venue on the festival site. www.alresfordmusicfestival.com

Sunday 9th June Winchester Race for LifeLadies, it’s time to take the fight to cancer at Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Let’s face it, cancer is a nasty piece of work. It will affect one in three of us. It will stroll into our lives and ruin everything without even flinching.. We will beat it though. We’ll wipe that smile off its stupid face. Cancer’s going down. And every single pound we raise pushes it closer to the floor. Run, walk, dance or sponsor at raceforlife.org. Race starts at 11am.Venue -The Garrison Ground & University Stadium, Bar End Road, Winchester, SO23 9NP

Saturday 15th June Wine Utopia Wine TastingFrom 11am - 4pm. To be held at The Greyhound on the Test, Stockbridge. For an invitation please contact Rachel Gibson on: 01264 252080

Saturday 15th June St.Nicholas Pageant, Longparish(See page 15 for more details)

Saturday 15th June Wallop Primary School Summer Fete From 1-4pm at School Lane, Nether Wallop, SO20 8EH. Join us in the beautiful grounds of Wallop School for a fun day out for the all family. This year we have the 'Falcon High' Falcon display team as well as an Army Helicopter, Fire Engine and RAF Rescue Kit to explore, Tractor Rides, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Go-Karting, Raffle, Coconut Shy, Tombolas, BBQ, Homemade cakes, Cream Teas and much more. Free entry. We are raising funds for classroom furniture, books, replanting the pond and gardens.

Friday 21st JuneParty Night with true Cuban Ambience with Live Cuban Band SarabandaFrom 7.30 – 10.30pm. £13/ £15 on the night. Concessions available.The Performance Hall, Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry StreetWinchester SO23 8SB. Come and join Silvia & Max for this special treat - there is nothing like dancing to the rhythms of a live band. Everyone is welcome, whether you have been dancing for years or you just enjoy live Latin music, whether you come with a partner or on your own – we’ll get everyone dancing!Bar open all night with Sangria on offer. We are looking forward to seeing you. Silvia & Max 01256 389 275 www.salsaysol.co.uk

Saturday 22nd JuneNorman Court School Open Fun DayFrom 1-4pm at Norman Court School, West Tytherley, Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1NH.

Saturday 22nd JuneChilbolton Church Fete & Village BBQThe Fete will be held from 12.30 to 3.30pm at Watch Cottage, Coley Lane (opposite Station Road) with a Beer and Pimm’s tent and a Hog Roast & BBQ. Teas, refreshments. Stalls will be arranged around this beautiful garden including, books, cakes, jams, plants, raffles, a ‘fun dog show’, games and entertainment for all the family.

Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd JuneA Weekend of Festivities in Abbotts AnnTo benefit St. Mary's Church, Abbotts Ann. Quilts with Flowers-

St. Mary's Church, Abbotts AnnSaturday, 10.00am - 4.00pm Art Exhibition- In the Skittle Alley, The Eagle. Saturday, 11.00am - 9.00pm(10% of all sales go to St. Mary's)Preview- with Wine and Canapes - Friday 21st June, 7.00 - 9.00pmAdults £6.00 / Children £3.00

Open Gardens - Sunday, 12.00 - 5.00pm. Adults £5.00 / Under 16s £2.00. Teas (2.00pm onwards) will be in 'Mayfield' - if you are able to donate a cake please call Jenny Barlow 710261Art Exhibition - In the Skittle Alley, The Eagle. Sunday, 11.00 - 5.00pm.Quilts with Flowers-St. Mary's Church, Abbotts AnnSunday, 23rd June 12.00 - 5.00pm

Sunday 23rd June Open Garden for CharityThe Dower House, Springvale Road, Headbourne Worthy, Winchester. 5½ acres with easy paths, numerous seats, good views, colourful perennials, shrubs and mature trees. Bog garden, good pond with fish and water lilies. Small secret courtyard garden. 2.30pm – 5.30pm. Admission £3.50. Teas.

Sunday 23rd June Broughton: Gardens Open Sunday From 2pm - 6pm. Ten stunning gardens, church and dovecote decorated. Tickets £7.50 on day from 1.00pm at Village Hall, £6.00 from Village shop in advance

Friday 28th to Saturday 29th June St Peter's Church, Stockbridge Flower FestivalFrom 10am-6pm

Saturday 29th JuneMusic Makers – A Concert by the Andover Town Band Featuring the very best of British Brass Band music including traditional favourites and contemporary surprises. The Lights, Andover. 7.30pm. For tickets please call the box office on 01264 368368.

Saturday 29th JuneOver Wallop Village Church FeteOpen from 12.30pm. All are welcome. Food, BBQ, Dog show Tug-of-war, Teas, Fun & Games Band, Stalls (inc new ones), Raffle,Books, Bouncy castle, Treasure hunt, Miniature pony (guessing game), Bric-à-Brac, Garden plants, Change your foreign coinsFor full details contact Nilesh on 01264 782422

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ST MARY BOURNE, BOURNE VALLEY

WHERWELL, TEST VALLEY

A most interesting village property with potential to extend and alter, subject to appropriate planning consents.

Reception/dining room • Kitchen • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Garage • Barn/shed • Further development opportunity with additional outbuilding Attractive gardens and grounds extending to approximately 0.84 acres • Energy ef�ciency: Band E

A detached house situated in this picturesque village, surrounded by beautiful countryside, in the heart of the Test Valley.

Reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Dining room • 4 bedrooms • Bathroom • Parking • Garden • Energy ef�ciency: Band F



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Contents

Features & Community News

03 Dates for your diary

06 Romsey Rapids improvements

06 Cabinet change

06 Celebrating 14 years of new business

08 Clubs and societies

10 Church Services and News

12 Jazzmen Chris Barber and Wally Fawkes perform

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14 Useful information

15 St. Nicholas Pageant, Longparish

16 Business awards finalists picked in the Test Valley

16 Chilbolton Fete and BBQ

16 Borough rewards

18 Clubs and Societies

22 Recipe of the Month- Green asparagus and smoked salmon

23 Kings Somborne Primary School is growing

24 Stockbridge Pre-school celebrates 40 years!

24 A new era at Norman Court School

26 Dates for your diary

26 Stockbridge Music

28 The Houghton Trail 28th April 2013

28 Creating the perfect plan

28 Health meeting will focus on bugs

30 Useful information

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Property Management2 17, 19

The Home07 32

Home Services

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Professional Services11 12, 13

Building Services15

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Leisure and Entertainment16

Food & Drink20 21, 22, 23

Education Services24

Animal & Pet Services25

Motors25

The Garden26 27

Health & Beauty29 31

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Test Valley Borough Council News

Work to install two new state of the art air handling units

has been undertaken at the Romsey Rapids pool complex. The units replaced aging equipment which had reached the end of its useful life. The new energy efficient units will improve the air quality in the building.

The installation of new air handling units is part of Test Valley Borough Council’s commitment to lowering its energy bill and reducing carbon emissions as part of its five year sustainability strategy Building a Sustainable Test Valley. The Council, which recently signed Climate Local, the Local Government Association’s climate change commitment, has already reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 13 per cent between 2007 and 2011

Test Valley Borough Council celebrated 14 years of helping people

to start their own business at a joint event with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Andover’s Guildhall on the evening of Monday 15 April. New business entrepreneurs who attended the event heard about the FSB “Real Life Entrepreneur” initiative to champion the world of the small business. The Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Carr also signed the FSB pledge for the Council to become an ambassador for small businesses.

Romsey Rapids Improvements

Celebrating 14 years of new businesses

with a target to achieve a further 10 per cent reduction in CO2 by 2016/17.

The project included further improvements including the installation of other energy efficient plant: a new ultra violet pool water disinfection system, replacement building management system and pumps and valve replacement. Councillor Tony Ward, Community and Leisure Portfolio Holder said: “The installation of new plant at Romsey Rapids ensures the pool has all the latest operating equipment to improve both the air quality and the energy efficiency of the building. These improvements demonstrate our determination to maintain our important leisure facilities in the borough and deliver on our sustainability strategy.”

Councillor Ian Carr spoke at the event. In his speech he highlighted the Council’s approach to encouraging and supporting business, including the recently introduced Independent Retailer Grant, launched earlier in the month to encourage new independent businesses into Andover and Romsey town centres. He also referred to the Council being consistently voted the most business-friendly council in Hampshire by the FSB.

In praising new business in Test Valley he drew on his own experience creating two small businesses and paid

tribute to the way businesses in Test Valley are facing up to today’s challenges, including competition from the internet and the national economic outlook. Laurence Martin, representing the FSB, congratulated the Council on its longstanding and consistent support, especially for new and small businesses and looked forward to working with the Council to nurture entrepreneurs for a long time to come.

David Gleave the Council’s Economic Development officer described how the new Independent Retailer Grant was only part of a comprehensive service comprising free expert advice, networking opportunities and special support for town centre

and tourist businesses. He also made the point that the 40 businesses invited to the event represented just 10% of the 400 who have benefited from the Council’s Business Incentive Grant.

Three businesses then told their own stories of starting up. Chrissi Knights who runs “Business of Learning” based at Packridge Farm, Toothill spoke about supporting young people into employment; Mark Miller from Valley Park highlighted the growth of his transport consultancy and the Three Rivers Rail Partnership and Richard Eyres delighted the audience with his holiday company, Purely Maldives which has grown from scratch to turning over £4m per annum.

Councillor Ian Carr announced a change to the Council’s Cabinet

line-up at his Decision Day on 15 May. The change will see Councillor Graham Stallard take over as Environmental Portfolio Holder with immediate effect. This follows Councillor Peter Boulton’s decision to step down after seven years in the role.

Councillor Carr, Leader of the Council, said of the appointment: “I am delighted to welcome Councillor Graham Stallard into the Cabinet as the new Environmental Portfolio Holder. Graham has already made a significant contribution to the Council as Vice Chairman and Chairman of OSCOM, as well as Chairman of the Audit Panel. He will bring considerable skill to his new role and my Cabinet

Cabinet changecolleagues and I look forward to working with him.

“I am indebted to the outgoing Portfolio Holder, Councillor Peter Boulton for embracing this front-line portfolio with such dedication, skill and professionalism for the past seven years. As a farmer, he has a deep interest in the land. This has seen him tirelessly champion environmental issues including several successful recycling initiatives. He also led on our sustainability strategy, which has seen the Council reduce its CO2 emissions by more than 13 per cent since 2007.”

The Cabinet line-up and portfolio titles will now be as follows:

Portfolio Portfolio HolderLeader of the Council Councillor Ian CarrDeputy Leader of the Council Councillor Martin HatleyCorporate Councillor Daniel BuskEconomic Councillor Peter GiddingsEnvironmental Councillor Graham StallardHousing and Environmental Health Councillor Sandra HawkeCommunity and Leisure Councillor Tony WardPlanning and Transport Councillor Martin Hatley


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Clubs & Societies / Home Services

Wherwell Singers Dale Webb: Tel: 01264 860074 www.wherwellsingers.org Bell Ringing at Kings Somborne. New ringers always welcome. Come and learn a new skill. Practise night Monday's. 7.30 - 9pm. just turn up or contact Towe Captain Sue Spurling. Tel: 01794 388266 Test Valley Brass Andover's long established brass band welcomes new players of all ages and levels. Weekly rehearsals and a varied programme of concerts and engagements, but above all sharing the enjoyment of making and performing music to the best of our ability. Why not try us out? Contact [email protected]

WOMENS INSTITUTES The Wallops W.I. Meets every second Wednesday of the month - 7.30pm. Wallops Parish Hall, Middle Wallop. New members and guests are always welcome. Contact Chris Thompson on Tel: 01264 782771 or Shirley Mongor on Tel: 01264 782151

Longstock & Leckford W.I. Longstock and Leckford WI. Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month (except August and December) at 7.30pm at Longstock Village Hall SO20 6DP. Interesting speakers and social occasions throughout the year. Visitors are always welcome. For more information please ring 01264 810603 or 810150.

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

Chilbolton W.I Meets at Chilbolton Village Hall on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact: Sally Griffiths Tel: 01264 860313 or Sue Batchelor Tel: 01264 860307

Goodworth Clatford WI With over 50 members and a lively programme planned for 2013 we meet on the third Tuesday in Goodworth Clatford Village Club, starting at 7.30. Visitors and new members always made most welcome. Contact Dianne Moore on 01264 364148 for more details.

Upper Clatford W.I Meets at King Edward VII Village Hall, Upper Clatford on the third Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm.We are just starting a new programme from June 2013-June 2014 and visitors and potential new members will be most welcome. Contact Carol O'Leary - 01264 364732

Somborne Sisterhood WI Meet first Friday of the month, 8pm King’s Somborne Village Hall (SO20 6PP). One

of the new breed of WIs we love crafting, campaigning and cakes. Do come and join us. Contact: [email protected], facebook.com/sombornesisterhood, twitter.com/sombornesisters.

Royal Air Force Association Ben Warren Tel: 01264 810522

Stockbridge Lunch Club Joyce Compton - Tel: 01264 810898

Royal British Legion (Houghton Branch) Chair: Clive Mantell - Tel: 01264 810804. Secretary: John Gale - Tel: 01962 760225 Poppies: A McMeekin - Tel: 01264 810236

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

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

Longstock Garden Club Peter Bramley: 01264 810432 or Ada Rogers: 01264 810794 Stockbridge Evergreen Chair: Joyce Compton - Tel: 01264 810898

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

Broughton Twinning Association Twinned with Sauve in the South of France, we would welcome anyone who would like to join and take part in annual exchanges. President: Dave Evans - Tel: 01794 301194 Secretary: Victoria Barrett - Tel: 01794 301062

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

Chilbolton Care Group Christopher Bruce: 01264 860321

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

The Somborne & District Society A local history society although we do cover other subjects and interests. We hold regular lectures on the fourth Wednesday each month at 8 p.m. in King’s Somborne

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village hall as well as visits to historic houses and other places of interest. (Further information from information from Mike Reynolds 01794 388107).

Royal National Lifeboat Institution Stockbridge & Upper Test Branch. Chairman: Tolley Taylor - Tel: 01256 893561

The Upper Test Valley Vintage Club The club was formed in 1998, locally based, for people with interests in vintage machines. No need to own one. Social meetings at the Leckford Combine Club, second Tuesday of the month from October through to April, 8pm. Contact : Mr David

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

Wherwell History Group Builds up an archive of local history mate-rial and arranges monthly talks and visits. Andrew Flanagan. Tel: 01264 860560 [email protected]

Winchester Churches Nightshelter 20b Jewry Street, Winchester www.wcns.org.uk. Offering hope and support for the homeless. Volunteers required mornings and evenings. Please phone Liz Howe on 01962 862050.

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(St.Peters only)

ALL SAINTS CHURCH Houghton Sunday 2nd June 18.00 Evensong


Sunday 16th June 18.00 Evensong


ST. MARY'S Broughton

ST. JAMES Bossington Sunday 2nd June 08.00 Holy Communion

09.30 Holy Communion

Bossington


09.30 Family Pet Service


and Coffee Club

Wednesdays 10.15 Holy Communion ST. PETER Stockbridge Sunday 2nd June 10.45 Mattins

Sunday 9th June 10.45 Parish Communion Sunday 16th June 10.45 All age Worship

Sunday 23rd June 10.45 Parish Communion

Sunday 30th June 10.45 Benefice Songs of

Praise

ST. MARY Longstock Sunday 2nd June 09.30 Environment

Sunday (informal

service)

Sunday 16th June 09.15 Service of the Word

Sunday 23rd June 09.15 Parish

Communion

OLD ST.PETER Stockbridge Sunday 16th June 08.00 Holy Communion

Saturday 29th June 10.30 Holy Communion

for St.Peter's day

Professional Services


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Sousa RichardsSol ic i tors

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Obtain your legal needs locally

Please call for an appointment: 01962 844 544Star Lane House, Staple Gardens, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9AD

[email protected] www.shentons.co.uk

Chartered Surveyor

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Alderman House, 12-14 City Road,

Winchester (01962) 862333 Richard Steel • Iain Steel • Mark Allery

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Community News / Professional Services

Warner & Richardson was founded over 200 years ago and has built a reputation for personal service and high quality advice. With the longest record of service of any Winchester firm we are committed to providing innovative solutions to our clients’ problems and needs based on a strong foundation of

local knowledge, experience and pragmatic advice.

Warner&RichardsonSolicitors

Private Client Services• Property and Conveyancing

• Wills, Probate and Trusts

Business Client Services• Commercial Property and Business Leases

• Agricultural Land

Please see our new website at www.wandr.co.uk for further detailsPartners: Richard Robson, Robert Goodchild, Scott Burdett and Katharine Palmer

Warner & Richardson was founded over 200 years ago and has built a reputation for personal service and high quality advice. With the longest record of service of any Winchester firm we are

committed to providing innovative solutions to our clients’ problems and needs based on a strong foundation of local knowledge, experience and pragmatic advice.

Private Client Services

Property and Conveyancing

Wills, Probate and Trusts

Business Client Services

Commercial Property and Business Leases

Agricultural Land

Please see our new website at www.wandr.co.uk for further details Partners: Richard Robson, Robert Goodchild, Scott Burdett and Katharine Palmer

Warner&RichardsonSolicitors

29 Jewry Street, Winchester , Hampshire SO23 8RR

Tel: 01962 868366 ■ Fax 01962 840607 DX2511 Winchester

Email: [email protected] Website: www.wandr.co.uk

29 Jewry Street, Winchester , Hampshire SO23 8RR Tel: 01962 868366 • Fax: 01962 840607 • DX2511 Winchester Email: [email protected] Website: www.wandr.co.uk

Legendary jazzmen Chris Barber & Wally Fawkes perform

together for the first time. Chris Barber makes a rare nightclub appearance alongside one of the few musicians of the jazz world that are his senior. Chris has led a band now for 60 years and clarinettist Wally Fawkes came to prominence in Humphrey Lyttleton's first band in 1948, although he had already worked for

Jazzmen Chris Barber & Wally Fawkes Perform

some years in George Webb's Dixielanders: he is best known to the general public as the cartoonist Trog, often voted as cartoonist of the year and is currently one of the Oldie Magazine's Oldies Of The Year. It is no exaggeration to say that both of these Jazz legends are playing as well as ever.

Support will be by two of Chris' old band members: Johnny McCallum (guitar & banjo) and Vic Pitt (bass) together with the drummer from Acker Bilk's band, Ritchie Bryant. The session takes place at the Irish Centre, Council Road, Basingstoke on Thursday 30th May and is to help the Basingstoke Stroke Support Group.

Contact 0794 204 0779 or [email protected]

Giving Parents, Parents-To-Be, Family & Friends The

Confidence to Act in an Emergency Situation

Doctor-Led Sessions in Your Own Home or at Selected Hampshire

Venues

Visit www.apreciouslife.co.uk or Call 07542 101 613

Test Valley Free Bus Service 2013

This free bus link between Romsey Station and Stockbridge is running

again for the 2013 season

The service is free for everyone,and is kindly supported by the not-for-profit Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership,and driven by qualified volunteers.

This free service operates until the 22nd September 2013 on every Sunday and Bank Holiday.

For more information and to obtain an timetable visit: www.threeriversrail.com or call Tel: 01794 369318. Or you can visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/threeriversrail

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London Street, Andover, and High Street, Stockbridge.01264 333336 and 01264 810910 www.dbbsolicitors.co.uk

A fresh approach……to legal matters and a passion for the community.Specialists in private and corporate matters including Litigation, Conveyancing, Personal Injury, Family, Wills and Probate, Employment, Landlord and Tenant, Building and Construction Disputes, Contracts and Commercial Property.

Experts in creating and protecting wealth when interest rates are low

www.jcf-�nancial.co.uk

Using advanced computer software and years of �nancial experience, we specialise in helping you to maximise the return on your investments, whilst ensuring we match your attitude to risk.

As Independent Financial Advisers we are free to o�er whole of market advice on all services with the option of a payment by “fees only”. For a free, no obligation consultation meeting please contact Kit Finney on:

01962 776000 or email advice@jcf-�nancial.co.uk

JCF Financial Services Ltd of Woodlands, Sparsholt, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2PA is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. FSA No: 438904. Registered address as above. Registered in England, No: 5489003

London Street, Andover, and High Street, Stockbridge.01264 333336 and 01264 810910 www.dbbsolicitors.co.uk

A fresh approach……to legal matters and a passion for the community.Specialists in private and corporate matters including Litigation, Conveyancing, Personal Injury, Family, Wills and Probate, Employment, Landlord and Tenant, Building and Construction Disputes, Contracts and Commercial Property.

House sale and purchase not coinciding? Travelling, house

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Useful Information

Leckford Parish Council D B Gibbons, Chairman Tel: 08453 499341

Little Somborne Parish Council Sir F Hervey-Bathurst, Chairman Tel: 01794 388594

Longstock Parish Council David Burnfield, Chairman Tel: 01264 810529 John Musters, Clerk Tel: 01264 810459 Over Wallop Parish Council Lindsay Murray-Twinn, Chairman Tel: 01264-781497 Richard Waterman, Clerk Tel: 01264-772460 Stockbridge Parish Council Mr S Sleap, Chairman Tel: 01264 811534 Mr K Fell, Parish Clerk Tel: 01489 877510 Wherwell Parish Council Mrs J Andrews, Chairman Tel: 01264 860635 Mrs E Blakemore, Clerk

SCHOOLS

Test Valley Secondary School Roman Road, Stockbridge Hampshire, SO20 6HA Headteacher: Miss L Hiscock Tel: 01264 810555 [email protected] Broughton Primary School School Lane , Broughton Hampshire, SO20 8AN Headteacher: Neil Hardy Tel: 01794 301286 [email protected] Kings’s Somborne C of E Primary School Nr Stockbridge, SO20 6PN Head teacher: Mr Nick Winning Tel: 01794 388381

Stockbridge Primary School Stockbridge Primary School Old London Road, Stockbridge Hants, SO20 6EJ. Headteacher: Mrs Emma Jefferies: Tel: 01264 810550 [email protected] Lockerley Church of England Primary School Butts Green Lockerley Romsey Hants, SO51 0JG Tel: 01794 340485 Head Teacher - Jamie Dodson www.lockerley.hants.sch.uk Braishfield Primary School Common Hill Road, Braishfield Hants, SO51 0QB T: 01794 368359 Head Teacher - Frances Hardy-www.braishfieldprimaryapps.com

Wallop Primary School School Lane, Nether Wallop Stockbridge, SO20 8EH Headteacher: Mr I Brown Tel: 01264 781216 [email protected]

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Emergency only (Ambulance, Fire, Police): Tel: 999 SCAS Community First Responders Manley Henley Tel: 0800 587 0207 Non emergency medical services Tel: 111

Electricity Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a week Tel: 08457 708090 Gas Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a week Tel: 0800 111 999 Water Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a week Tel: 0845 278 0845 Reporting a leak? Then call: Tel: 0800 820 999

STOCKBRIDGE POLICE (NON EMERGENCY)Stockbridge Police Station is now closed For any enquiries please ring: 101 or 0845 045 45 45.

Andover Police Station South Street, Andover SP10 2ED Mon - Sat: 9 - 6 pm ( closed 2 -3 daily ) Sundays & Bank Holidays 9.30 - 6pm

SURGERIES & CHEMISTS Stockbridge Surgery New Street, Stockbridge, Hants SO20 6HG Tel: 01264 810524 Open to patients on weekdays between the hours of 8.15am to 6.30pm. Closed between 12.45 and 13.45pm. The surgery is also open on Saturday mornings, 8.30am to 12.00pm. Appointments should be booked for clinics. For medical emergencies during our normal Monday to Friday working hours then contact the surgery on Tel: 01264 810524. Out of Hours service Tel: 01962 718697 Weekdays - Monday to Friday 6.30pm to 8am. Weekends - Friday 6.30pm to 8am Monday morning. Service also available on bank holidays. Community nurse: Tel: 01962 893560 Health visitor: Tel: 01962 763970 www.stockbridgesurgery.co.uk Broughton Surgery Tel: 01794 301210 [email protected]

Stockbridge Pharmacy High Street. Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6EX Tel: 01264 810624

Wherwell Primary School Wherwell, Andover, SP11 7JP Headteacher: Andy King Tel: 01264 860384 [email protected]

Stockbridge Primary School Old London Road, Stockbridge Hants, SO20 6EJ. Headteacher: Mrs Emma Jefferies: Tel: 01264 810550 [email protected]

RECYCLING

Scott Close HWRC Walworth Industrial Estate Andover, SP10 5NU Tel: 01264 351421 Bunny Lane HWRC Timsbury (near Romsey), SO51 0PG Tel: 01794 368548

OTHER LOCAL SERVICES

Cruse Bereavement Care We are a charity who offer free help and support to those who have been bereaved. Our contact details are: Helpline: 01264 336006 Flood Warning System Sign up for flood alerts and warnings with the Government Agency, Floodline. Tel: 0845 988 1188

Joyrides Shopping Bus John Muster Tel: 01264 810459

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

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

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

Chilbolton Neighbourhood Watch For Neighbourhood Watch enquiries contact: Maria Watson Tel: 01264 860415 Longstock Neighbourhood Watch Charles Grieve Tel: 01264 810794

TAXIS

Car/taxi share Run to a timetable but passengers need to book. More information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/passengertransport or call 01962 846785.

Open 6 days a week 9am-6pm Mon-Friday and 9am-5pm Satur-day, with 1hr lunch time closing each day between 1-2pm. [email protected]

NHS Direct 24hrs a day, 7 days a week Tel: 0845 46 47

Stockbridge Osteopathic Practice Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy. www.stockbridge osteopathicpractice.com Tel: 01264 810028 The River Dental Clinic 1 Clarendon Terrace, High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6EY. General and cosmetic dentistry of the highest standard, including state-of-the-art treatments Tel: 01264 810818 [email protected] www.theriverdentalclinic.co.uk

HOSPITALS

Andover War Memorial Hospital (No A&E) Open 7 days a week for Minor Injuries - From 08:30-21:30. Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LB Tel: 01962863535 Royal Hampshire County Hospital Winchester, Hampshire Tel: 01962 863535

Romsey Hospital (No A&E) Winchester Hill, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 7ZA Tel: 01794 834700

PARISH & BOROUGH COUNCILS

Hampshire County Council The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UJ Tel: 0845 603 5638 Test Valley Borough Council Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJ Tel: 01264 368000 Broughton Parish Council T Jenner, Chairman Tel: 01794 301785 Ms S Holder, Clerk Tel: 01794 340130 Chilbolton Parish Council Alan Crisp, Chairman Tel: 01264 860641 Mandy Amor, Clerk Tel: 01264 860566

Houghton Parish Council P Page, Chairman Tel: 01794 388512 B Baker, Clerk Tel: 01794 389131

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


15 Building Services

Hampshire OakCarpenters LtdTraditional Oak Framed Buildings

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

Long Barn, Alresford

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

Tel: 01329 835551

www.hampshireoak.co.uk

Andover, SP11 8PX

St Nicholas Pageant is on 15th June 2013 commencing at 6pm on

the Longparish C of E Primary School playing field, then processing into St. Nicholas Parish church for the second half.

It is a musical and dramatic extravaganza involving the Longparish choir, the school choir, the Spotlight Singers, the Andover Brass Band and other local musicians as well as some from Winchester University.There is a mixture of church and secular music, a performance of the traditional Longparish Mummers Play by the Longparish players, and some new music written by Revd. June Boyce-Tillman, Professor at Winchester University, and Winchester composer David Hughes, now a student at Oxford University. June Boyce Tillman is also

St Nicholas Pageant, Longparish

narrating and directing, assisted by the Revd. Terry Hemming, Assistant Priest at St. Nicholas, Longparish.

The aim is to give the children a great musical and dramatic experience in which they can share and also, as a legacy of that, to raise money for music-making in the school for future generations.

All are welcome to come and enjoy this entertaining spectacle about the life story of St. Nicholas, told through music, song and drama. Tickets are free, and issued on a first come, first served basis. Apply early to guarantee a seat in the church, and in case of bad weather! Further details about the Pageant and on how to obtain tickets from Revd.Terry Hemming at: [email protected]

Burgoyne BuildersOVER WALLOP, HAMPSHIRE

New Builds, Renovation & RestorationWe undertake new-builds, extensions, and interior

and exterior renovations. We are also specialists in the use of lime-work, lime mortars and lime- based repairs.

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

supply custom joinery to order.

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

WYNOT HOUSE, POUND ROAD, OVER WALLOP, STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE, SO20 8JX

16 Community News


Borough Rewards

Amembership based scheme to bring value and savings to the

residents of Andover and Test Valley, has partnered with ESSO on Charlton Road (owned by MRH Retail) to drive greater benefits to the community. With the price of fuel ever rising, this rewarding partnership will help to reduce the cost of member’s journey by offering a fantastic 3p off per litre of fuel!

Members could save up to £1.65 (based on an average 55 litre tank) each and every time they fill up. That equates to over £46 a year (based on average annual mileage and average 35 mpg). A spokesperson for ESSO/ MRH Retail said “We look forward to welcoming members to our fuel station who will receive a friendly service from the team and be delighted to show off the services and products we have on offer.

CHILBOLTON CHURCH FETE &

VILLAGE BBQ

SAT 23rd JUNE 12.30 – 3.30 P.M.

AT

THE MANOR Village Street

Beer & Pimms Tent, Fantastic BBQ, music from Test Valley Brass, Games & Competitions, Stalls

Fun Dog Show

Come and join in all the fun Free Parking

CHILBOLTON FETE&

VILLAGE BBQ

SAT 22nd JUNE12.30 - 3.30PM

ATWATCH COTTAGE, COLEY LANE

Beer & Pimm's Tent, Hog Roast & BBQ,Stalls, Grand Draw, Games &

Entertainment for all the family

Business Awards Finalists picked in the Test Valley

The businesses below are Finalists for a Test Valley Business Award Congratulations. These outstanding businesses will feature in the prestigious Gala Dinner Awards, on 2 July 2013 at The Lights in Andover, when the Winners will be announced. The Finalists, alphabetically by Award are:

The moment for which entrants into the Test Valley Business Awards

have been waiting has arrived!

New Business of the Year – sponsor: Test Valley Borough Council Hampshire Mobility Services – Romsey HealthQuest Solutions - Chilworth Willow Bank House - Romsey

Customer Service Award - sponsor: Peugeot Snows Romsey Anton Vets - Andover Choices Hire Services Ltd - Abbotts Ann Newlyns Farm Shop - Weyhill

Business in the Community Award – sponsor: Churchill Retirement Living Fairground Craft & Design CIC - Weyhill Hampshire Art and Craft CIC - Rum’s Eg Gallery- Romsey Trout’nAbout – Stockbridge.

Employer of the Year – sponsor: Kier Army Families Federation - Andover Nicholas Howard Ltd – Andover Swattons (Andover) Ltd – Andover

Innovation and Technology – sponsor: University of Southampton Science Park: HealthQuest Solutions Ltd - Chilworth Mobile Onboard Ltd - Chilworth Wren Laboratories Ltd – Andover

Small Business of the Year – sponsor: Hampshire County Council: EMPRA Ltd - Andover The Consortium – Romsey Wren Laboratories Ltd - Andover

This is an exciting scheme to be a part of and we look forward to the opportunity to give back to the community within Andover”

In response, Peter Myhill from Borough Rewards went on to say “Fuel prices often receive negative publicity, as they only hit the news when they increase! Being in partnership with MRH Retail’s, local ESSO fuel station is an exciting and significant addition to our Reward Partners, bringing the resident members of Andover and surrounding area

a “Peoples Pump” where they can save on the price of fuel.” In support of the scheme, recently elected Councillor, Tony Hooke commented “This is a fantastic achievement to benefit Andover residents, and support local businesses. Andover needs more ideas like this to drive the town forward”

Obtaining the reward will be by a voucher available to Members of the scheme. More information can be found at testvalley.rewards2you.co.uk.

Tickets are now available at £42.50 each for the exciting Gala Awards ceremony and dinner on Tuesday 2 July at The Lights in Andover. We’ve persuaded Fred Dinenage, MBE, to be our speaker once again as Fred, the legendary broadcaster, was sensational last year in entertaining and involving our guests. As before, Fred will chat to the Winners during the Awards presentations to discover what motivations drove their businesses forward to success.

Our MC for the evening is Steve Randall of The Breeze Andover, who will lead 200 guests through the action-packed evening of welcome drinks, meeting other businesses, savouring a three-course dinner with wine, winning prizes and hearing about The Joe Glover Trust, our chosen Hampshire-based children’s charity, which supports families of children with cancer.

Reserve your tickets now via: www.tvbawards.org.uk.

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Smiths Gore in Winchester - Experts in the Itchen ValleyEstablished in 1846, Smiths Gore is a national property consultancy with over 30 offices across the UK. Our residential sales team in Winchester is accredited by the National Association of Estate Agents and is dedicated to giving sound, honest advice, coupled with complete professionalism.

We offer a proven track record with village and rural properties in the Itchen Valley.

Winchester Office t 01962 857427 [email protected] smithsgore.co.uk

Country and Village Property SpecialistsMany of the UK’s largest landowners trust us with their properties, so why not choose the same excellent service to sell your home?

Contact Philip Plambeck or Susan Watson to arrange a confidential appointment to discuss your propertyt 01962 857427

e [email protected]

Eastgate House, Eastgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, S023 8DZ

Smiths Gore in Winchester - Experts in the Itchen ValleyEstablished in 1846, Smiths Gore is a national property consultancy with over 30 offices across the UK. Our residential sales team in Winchester is accredited by the National Association of Estate Agents and is dedicated to giving sound, honest advice, coupled with complete professionalism.

We offer a proven track record with village and rural properties in the Itchen Valley.

Winchester Office t 01962 857427 [email protected] smithsgore.co.uk

Country and Village Property SpecialistsMany of the UK’s largest landowners trust us with their properties, so why not choose the same excellent service to sell your home?

Contact Philip Plambeck or Susan Watson to arrange a confidential appointment to discuss your propertyt 01962 857427

e [email protected]

Eastgate House, Eastgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, S023 8DZ

Winchester OfficeEastgate HouseEastgate StreetWinchesterHampshireSO234 8DZ

Andover OfficeThe Old Post OfficeWeyhillAndoverHampshire SP11 0PP

Winchester Office t 01962 [email protected]

Andover Office t 01264 [email protected]

We are delighted to be associated with a host of great events in the next few months in our region:

15th June - Chilbolton & Wherwell Summer Ball A fun evening returning this year with a sparkling theme and featuring live music throughout, a four course meal, grand auction and a guaranteed good night out!

4th - 7th July - Barbury Castle Horse TrialsOur Marlborough o�ce would like to welcome you with a drink at this 4 day show in the Wiltshire Downs.

7th July - Wilton Hunt Horse ShowVisit this exciting event, where Smith Gore partner Chris Jowett will be one of the judges.

13th-14th July - Wessex Sheepdog Trials Smiths Gore is pleased to continue our support for the trials in Didling, near Midhurst.

13th July – Rundle CupJoin Edward Hall from our Marlborough o�ce at Tidworth as we watch the Army and Navy battle it out to lift the trophy.

4th August - Trout'n'About Don't miss Stockbridge's summer highlight of the Test Valley's annual food-filled extravaganza.

7th September – Alresford ShowOne of the highlights in the local calendar and not just for agricultural types, is the Alresford Show, where Smiths Gore will once more have a prominent stand with drinks and a competition guaranteed to make you smile.

14th September - SnodroxLike every good after-party, Smiths Gore will go out with a bang! We are thrilled to be the main sponsor of this bi-annual music festival near Andover.

Join Smiths Gore for what promises to be a very social summer

18 Clubs & Societies


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

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

Broughton Pre-SchoolOfsted rated as 'Outstanding' in all aspects of child care provision. Providing flexible hours, Mon to Fri, for children aged 2-5 in our purpose built lodge and dedicated free access all weather outdoor play area and garden. Run by qualified, experiencedstaff offering a range of the highest quality resources that fulfil the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Tel: 01794 301286 (school hours) for further information or visit us online at www.broughtonpreschool.com.

Stockbridge Pre-SchoolA well established Pre-School with new facilities including an all weather outdoor play area. We provide flexible hours to children from 2 years to school age. The Pre-School ‘helps children make good progress in learning and development with a focus on structured learning through play’ (Ofsted). For further information or to arrange a visit call 01264 811772

The Wallops Pre-School we are a friendly and professional pre-school, fully Ofsted registered, providing stimulating and quality care and education for 2-4 year olds, from 8.30am to 3pm in Wallop Primary School grounds. For more information please contact Sarah Hayward or Vee Notley: 01264 782051 or [email protected]

Sprat and WinkleProfessional childcare and education Test Valley based with16 places, day care, pre school, after school and holiday care. Providing flexible hours, qualified and experienced staff, working to the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Visit www.spratandwinkle.co.uk or Tel Jennie on 01264 860671.

Littleton Pre-schoolA community run pre-school set in the Millennium Memorial Hall and surrounding grounds offering a safe, happy, caring learning environment for 2-4 year olds. Staffed by experienced professionals. Ofsted registered. Open Monday, Thursday, Friday 8.30-12.15 and Wednesday 8.30-3.00pm with flexible drop off and pick up times. Contact Carol Mortimer on 07765916006 or visit our website http://www.littletonpreschool.com

Acorn Pre School - LockerleyA small rural pre school with strong links to local primary schools. Providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage for children from 2.6 months to rising 5. Ofsted registered. Friendly team. Please call 01794 342441 to make an appointment to come and see us in action.

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

Water Meadow Children's Centre � Stockbridge Primary School, Old London Road, Stockbridge, SO20 6EJ. Tel: 01264 811089 Fax: 01264 810134 [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chilbolton Badminton ClubJill Lord Tel: 01264 860667

Chilbolton Short Mat Bowls Club Meets every Monday 8-10pm Chilbolton Village Hall. Deb & Richard Richardson Tel: 01264 861082

Wherwell Playing Fields Sean Hutton (Chair) Tel: 01264 860443

Stockbridge Football Club [email protected]

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

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

Broughton Short Mat BowlsOur activity takes place on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30, (September to April), in Broughton Village Hall. New members welcome. All the equipment provided. Come along and join in. More information contact: Amanda Hayter on 01980 862883 or John Perry on 01794 301466.

Embroiderers GuildAndover Branch: We have a passion for embroidery, textiles and manipulating fabrics! Our interests range from fine silk hand stitching to multi-media projects using sewing machines, embellishers, heat guns and much more! Come and join our friendly, enthusiastic group, have fun and expand your horizons. No experience necessary! We meet socially at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of every month, except August, in the Priory Hall, Love Lane, (St John Ambulance), Andover SP10 2AB - next to the Wolversdene Club, to enjoy a programme of speakers and demonstrations. We also hold workshops in Goodworth Clatford Village Club every two months. www.andoverembroiderersguild.co.uk or Tel: 01264 364688.

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

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

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

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

Stockbridge Church Flowers Angela McMeekin - Tel: 01264 810236

Love Craft - Creative WorkshopsLove Craft Live Crafty runs social craft workshops, held once monthly at The Eagle Inn, Abbotts Ann. Taught by specialist tutors, the aim of each workshop we run is to create opportunities to inspire, learn a new skills and techniques within art and craft in a relaxed and friendly setting and to meet and share ideas with many like minded

creative people. The workshop themes vary each month from; printing, jewellery, felting, ceramics and much more! Our 3hr workshops start from £18 with all your tools and materials included. For further details please visit us at www.inspiredcommunity.co.uk/love-craft-live-crafty

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

Broughton Amateur Dramatic Group – BADGA non-profit-making organisation that exists for the enjoyment and education of all those with an interest in live performances of all types. From a range of children's workshops to full-blown musicals and from serious drama to the annual pantomime, the group caters for a wide spectrum of tastes. A warm welcome is guaranteed, whatever your age or ability and whether your preference is for performing, directing, helping with costumes and make-up or carrying out one of the many essential but largely unsung backstage and front-of-house duties. Aspiring writers are also encouraged. Chair: Linda Lydeard - Tel: 01794 301196 Jeremy Quitman - Tel: 01794 301754

Clatford Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS)Chairman: Cliff Tucker Tel:01264 324513. Secretary: Ann Buckley Tel. 01264 365506

Stockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society (SADS)Chair: Mark Frank (01264 810562). Vice-chair: Debbie Smart (01264 810147)www.stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk

Sword DancingPart of Broughton Traditional Arts Group (BTAG). We meet weekly. No experience necessary, new members welcome anytime. Lizzie Lane: 01794 301139.

Samba and African Drumming We meet fortnightly at Broughton Primary School. No experience necessary. Come and discover the benefits of drumming! Contact Lynda Middleton: 01794 388002

Bell Ringing at Sparsholt Meet Mondays at the church from 7.30-9pm. It is excellent mental and physical exercise and a good way to make friends and join a local community. You do not have to be a resident of Sparsholt to join our band. Call Tower Secretary Jenny Watson on: Tel: 01962 808167 email [email protected]

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

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Wednesday 19th June, 6.00pm to 8.30pm

Mid Summer TastingVenue: King Charles Hall, The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH

Our big mid summer tasting is your chance to catch up with our favourite wines of the moment – everything from fresh and lively whites and rosés for daily drinking to fine red Bordeaux and Burgundy.

There will be around 50 wines from fizz to white, rosé, red and sweet wines from all over the world, all open at an informal, walk-round tasting. Of course we will lead with summery wines - fresh, lively

and with lowish alcohol - so expect Sauvignon Blancs, rosés, Beaujolais, Loire Cabernet Franc etc. - but there will be a few hearty and fruity reds for barbecues too!

We will be charging £10 a head for the tasting, but we do offer 10% off our bottle prices for any wine in the

tasting, for all orders placed on the evening.

Just let us know at 01962 712351 or [email protected] if you would like to attend.

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22 Recipe of the Month

INGREDIENTSThe ingredients below are

for one person.

• 500g asparagus

• 6 slices of smoked salmon,

or ham

• 150ml of thick cream.

• 1 soup spoon of lemon

juice

• Salt/pepper

FRENCHPANTRY

METHODCut about 3inches from the base of the asparagus stems. Cut these into very small pieces, cover with salted water in a small pan and boil until very tender. When cooked liquidise with a stick blender. Strain through a sieve to remove all the fibres.

Put the puree in a small saucepan and warm up. Add a little cream, salt and pepper and a touch of lemon juice to enhance the asparagus flavour. This must be done carefully. If there is too much liquid add a little corn starch to thicken. The best way to cook asparagus is to cook them standing up in the pan, so that the tips don’t over-cook. Easier to do in a professional kitchen than at home!

Cook the asparagus in a couple of inches of salted boiling water for about 5 minutes; ensure the stems are covered and the tips left to steam. Wrap the asparagus in the smoked salmon, place on the plate and pour some sauce around.

To garnish, sprinkle with diced tomato to add colour, or use mock caviar. To make the dish more impressive, add some rectangles of cooked puff pastry. Place the asparagus half way in/out of the pastry and pour the sauce around. This dish can be prepared hours before lunch. If the asparagus are cooked in advance, cover with a wet cloth to prevent drying out.

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Green asparagus and smoked salmon

DO YOU LOVE FRENCH CUISINE?

Then visit the French Pantry located between Sutton Scotney and Stockbridge on the A30. We have a wealth of

traditional French cuisine and ingredients. The French pantry also has a deli with fresh products imported regu-

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You can also take part in our of our cookery lessons, call us to book your place.

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T&T Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fresh on the shop floor this week. Olive oil, harvested in Autumn 2012 from our family grove in the Algarve.

Fresh seasonal produce in stock Now includes asparagus, beefsteak, cocktail vine and mini plum tomatoes from the Isle of Wight. Each day

sandwiches, mini quiches and cakes arrive fresh from the deli kitchen.

Kings Somborne Primary School is growing!

Due to growing numbers Kings Somborne School is opening up a new

class in September. There will now be five classes in the school. Class sizes will be smaller and the school will have the benefit of having a new teacher who is passionate about learning particularly regarding outdoor learning. Everyone is very excited to be welcoming Mrs Helen Robinson. Mrs Robinson is an environmental scientist and is looking forward to using the eco-garden and taking the children

out to explore the wonderful local natural environment.Visits to the new children in next year’s reception class are already underway and the Kings Somborne Pre-school are regular visitors to the ‘Hedgehog’s’ classroom. The school will also be welcoming new children into other year groups. The whole school community is delighted that the school is thriving and everyone is looking forward to the next exciting stage of the journey of Kings Somborne Primary School.


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Stockbridge Pre-School Celebrates 40 years!

The Forum Magazine would like to apologise for the incorrect

information provided in last month's issue re: Andover apprenticeships. The article was sent to us in error and is

Andover Apprenticeshipsnot running in 2013. We would like to apologise to our readers for any dissapointment or inconvenence caused.

The Editor

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There are exciting events afoot in the beautiful countryside on the

Hampshire/Wiltshire border. Spring is in the air – the buds are sprouting, and the blossom is positively blooming. A new era is also dawning at Norman Court School.

Norman Court School, located near West Tytherley village, will shortly be a new co-educational Montessori Day Nursery and Independent School.

eighteen. The focus will be on a stimulating and well-rounded education whilst achieving outstanding academic standards, combined with outdoor learning and a strong sporting ethos. The children will have access to the estate and surrounding woodlands, and the school will work towards Forest School status.

Susan Hartley-Raven, who sits on the Executive Board of the not-for-profit Community Interest Company, commented “This is an exciting opportunity to create a new environment in which the children of the future can be educated. The

A new era at Norman Court School

Initially the school’s development will see the launch of a Montessori Day Nursery and Infants Department in the autumn of 2013. The year-round Day Nursery will care for children aged from six months to five years. Children can then feed naturally into the Infants Department in the Independent School or can transfer to other local schools. Thereafter, year-on-year the school will expand to cater for about three hundred children up to the age of

Montessori philosophy offers children a sound education equipping them with skills for life. The spectacular location and environment at Norman Court will only assist that process, and inspire the children to find their own strengths and talents.” The launch of Norman Court will begin with an Open Fun Day on Saturday 22nd June from 1 – 4pm.

For any further enquiries, please e-mail Catherine at [email protected]

We have an experienced and well established team headed by Wendy our Manager. We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and we support them to fulfil their potential. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and offer a safe, caring, secure environment where children are nurtured to develop their skills, knowledge and attitudes from first hand experiences. We operate a higher ratio than requested by OFSTED which enables us to spend more time with your child.

Stockbridge Pre-school is open every day from 8.55am until 3.10pm except Fridays when we finish at 12.35pm. We take children from 2 years old and have 15 hours free government funding from 3 years old. We are delighted to invite you to our Open Morning on Thursday 13th June from 10am - 11.30am where you can come along and see our pre-school in action, meet our experienced and friendly staff and and let your child enjoy just a few of the activities available to them. If you are unable to come along but would still like to visit, please phone 01264 811772 to make an appointment.

This year we celebrate Stockbridge Pre-School providing 40 years of

high quality pre-school care and education in the local community!

To celebrate, Pre-School children, many of their parents and children from Stockbridge Primary School, all joined together for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic. There were lots of fun activities, banners, bunting, balloons, and a special birthday cake kindly supplied by the White Hart in Stockbridge. There was a great party atmosphere with everyone having lots of fun.

Stockbridge Pre-School is a non-profit making charitable organisation run by a committee. We are very lucky to be situated in the fabulous grounds of Stockbridge Primary School who we enjoy a close partnership with. We have access to many of their superb facilities including play areas, a large field, nature garden and amphitheatre.

In 2011 our building was completely refurbished and we now offer a fantastic environment both inside and out.


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Community News / The Garden

Stockbridge Music

Stockbridge Music's second concert of their planned three concert

series for 2013 will bring The Bernadel String Quartet from The Royal Academy of Music to Stockbridge’s newly refurbished Town Hall on Saturday 8th June at 7.30pm. Wine will be served (£2) from 6.45pm.

The concert hall in The Town Hall has been acoustically designed to a high standard, with all the special lighting effects to go with it, and SM are much looking forward to presenting the first chamber concert at this venue since its redecoration.

The Bernadel Quartet was formed four years ago and has already

performed at The Wigmore Hall, Colston Hall , St Martin in the Fields and many others. The ensemble hosts its own annual chamber music festival in Devon & Cornwall and is passionate about contemporary music.

They will play a programme of famous quartets: Haydn ‘Sunrise’, Beethoven ‘Serioso’, S c h u b e r t ‘ R o s a m u n d e ’ . Tickets, £10, are available from: Robinsons, Butchers (cash). The Lights Theatre Box Office (01264 368368). Roger Tym, The Old Manse, High Street, Stockbridge (810363)

The Town Hall concert room is restricted in seating capacity and only 126 tickets will be available. We recommend early booking to avoid disappointment as some seats have already been sold.

Tim LowdenMusic Director Stockbridge Music

Saturday 29th JuneSparsholt Village FeteFrom 1 - 4pm. Join us for some traditional village fun. This year's fete will be in the village centre and will be opened by Meridian TV's Amanda Piper. There are home cooked teas and cakes, a beer tent, BBQ, games for all of the family, children's entertainment, classic cars, sea cadets. Lainston House's Billy Taylor will be showing his beautiful birds of prey. Pony rides, bouncy castle, live bands and much much more.

Sunday 30th June The Romsey SingersMusic for a Summer Evening7.30 pm at Old Alresford Place, New Alresford, Hampshire. Tickets £10 available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/romseysingersor in person from reception at Old Alresford Place. Bring a pre-concert picnic to enjoy in the grounds. Pimms bar in the interval The choir’s programme marks the centenary of Benjamin Britten's birth with his Hymn to St Cecilia. There will also be lots of lighter music, concluding with the animals going in two by two in Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo by Joseph Horovitz.

Sunday 30th JuneWherwell Open GardensFrom 1.30pm until 5.30pm.Wherwell Open Gardens celebrates its 17th anniversary. Set alongside the River Test this annual event provides visitors with an opportunity to view a variety of gardens in a lovely village setting. Entry tickets together with garden plans are available at the Village Hall at £5 pp from 1.30pm until 5.30pm. Teas and plants will also be on sale in the Hall. Free parking is also available. Kindly sponsored by local residents to raise money for the Village Hall, a registered charity, all proceeds this year will go towards the construction of a new extension to provide a much needed storage area and relocation of the oil tank. For more information contact Stewart Carey-Hodges on 01264 861281 or email: [email protected]

Friday 5th to Sunday 7th JulyFlower Festival & Art Exhibitionat St Andrews Church, Newton TonyFrom 10.30am to 4.30pm

In conjunction with Allington Art Club). Light lunches, tea, coffee, homemade cakes and cream teas.For further information contact:Lesley Greasley: 01980 629541

Saturday 6th July Charity Cream Teas and Tabletop Sale. From 2 - 5pm at the Goodworth Clatford Village Club. Home made scones and cakes, Devonshire clotted cream and tea in the lovely village river side location. A tabletop sale selling a variety of goods will enhance your cream tea experience. All proceeds in aid of the Banunule School for Orphans, Uganda. For further details and to book a table, contact Diana Rutinsky - 01264 363496 or Maura Jeffrey - 01794 388872

Saturday 20th JulySt.Andrews Church Summer Market From 11am - 1pm at The Square, Nether Wallop. Fresh produce, homemade cakes,plants,tombola,books bric-a-brac,teas, and duck races on the Wallop brook.

Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th JulyStockbridge Gardens Open Weekend From 1.30-5.30pm. Stockbridge Gardens Open Weekend will feature 10-12 gardens all located in the western end of the village. Several of the gardens have water features, maybe a stream , or views of the lovely River Test. With several old favourites and some new gardens to visit this is a great afternoon out in this thriving village in the heart of this lovely valley. Tickets can be purchased either from St Peter’s Church right in the centre of the village or from the nearby free off street parking area. Tickets are priced at just £5 for adults( allowing admission to all gardens )or just £1 for 12-16 yr olds.Amesbury Town Band will again be entertaining us on the church lawn on both afternoons and there you will be able to enjoy a wonderful cream tea as you listen to the band playing. There will also be a plant stall on the church lawn.Visit the Stockbridge Gardens website to view a slide show of the gardens open two years ago when this end of the village last featured in Gardens Open – http://www.stockbridgegardens.co.uk

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Longstock Park NurseryA true gardener's nursery

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

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

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Longstock Park Water GardensSunday 2nd June - 2pm - 5pm

Charity Opening in aid ofANDOVER TOWN BAND

Sunday 16th June - 2pm - 5pm Charity Opening in Aid of the

NAtiONAl GARdeNS SChemeAn entrance fee of £5.00 for adults and £1.00 for children is payable with all proceeds going to the nominated charity. Members of the three local

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Community News / Health & Beauty

What a buzz! A record turnout of 380 trail runners and

cyclists raised £3,750.00 for the All Saints Church in Houghton which was started once again by Dickie Davies. Postal entries in advance were half this year so what a surprise we all got when over 300 people turned up on the day to enter this beautiful, relaxed village trail run and cycle! The weather was glorious and the atmosphere alive and sunny with music and commentating from one of the many volunteers. Supporters relaxed at tables outside enjoying cakes, teas, coffees in this peaceful village in the Test Valley. We love holding this event as much as the runners and cyclists love doing it. They come back year after year, bringing their mates. Added to the fun were some new course records. There are no prizes at this event. It is pure fun and all proceeds go to the charity. The new addition of the road-free 5K cycle was an absolute hit with the children. Photos and results are on the official website www.houghton-trail-event.org.uk.

Hearty thanks to our local sponsors and contributors this year:- Trophy Box, Stockbridge Osteopathic Practice, Hildon,

Creating the Perfect Plan. Do you remember a time when you

have attempted to achieve an important goal or ambition? Perhaps losing some weight, getting a new job, revising for an exam or preparing for an interview?

How did you go about it?Answer yes or no to the following and be honest! When attempting to change an important aspect of my life, I tend to:1. Make a step-by-step plan Y/N2. Motivate myself by focusing on someone I admire (e.g. a celebrity role model or great leader) Y/N3. Tell other people about my goals Y/N4. Think about the bad things that will happen if don’t achieve my goal Y/N5. Think about the good things that will happen if I achieve my goal Y/N6. Try to suppress unhelpful thoughts (e.g. not thinking about eating unhealthy food or smoking) Y/N7. Reward myself for making progress towards my goal Y/N8. Rely on willpower Y/N9. Record my progress (e.g. in a journal or on a chart) Y / N10. Fantasize about how great my life will be when I

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Our thanks and appreciation to all who have helped bring this event together and make it such a special day not least of all 9 (Middle Wallop) Flight of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Army Cadet Force. All the volunteers carry out tasks from publicity, website management, registration, car parking, medals, drinks, refreshments, photographers, raffle tickets to first aid… it is endless.

And most important of all…. Thank you to the hundreds of cyclists, runners and walkers of all ages and abilities who support this event and travel from far and wide (including Spain!) to take part. You are all what makes this event what it is.

A date for your diariesSunday 27 April 2014

achieve my goal Y/NNow you need to create 2 scores.Create score A by awarding yourself 1 point for every YES to questions 1,3,5,7 & 9. Create score B by awarding yourself 1 point for every NO to questions 2,4,6,8 & 10 disregard all other answers. Add your scores together for a score between 0 and 10.

All the above techniques may have seemed credible and motivational - yet a survey conducted by Professor Richard Wiseman with 5000 participants highlighted that only half of those techniques would significantly increase your chances of success - whereas the other half proved ineffective.

So which do you need to adopt and which to drop?If you chose yes to 1,3,5,7 and 9 then you’re much more likely to succeed.

Why not try it out?

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The Houghton Trail28th April 2013

Creating the perfect plan

Are you interested in hearing about so called ‘superbugs’ and

how the Infection Control and Prevention Team at your local hospital is working to combat infection?

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) is holding a Health Focus meeting, open to the public and its members, on Tuesday 25 June, from 6.30pm in the Education Centre at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.

Health meeting will focus on bugs

The theme of the event will be ‘Focus on Superbugs’ and will include a presentation by the Foundation Trust’s Consultant Microbiologist and Director of Infection Prevention and Control, Dr Mathew Dryden, as seen on a recent edition of the BBC science programme ‘Bang goes the Theory’. This is your opportunity to hear about our plans for the future and the proposed Critical Treatment Centre and Cancer Treatment Centre. You can also meet your local governors

and put questions to our Chief Executive and Executive team. Free parking will be available on level 2 of the main car park and the Education Centre can be found by walking out of the back of the car park.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust runs the hospitals in Winchester, Andover and Basingstoke. Health Focus events are planned to encourage public involvement with HHFT. All members of the community can become members of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and have a say in how your Foundation Trust is run, by filling in a simple form on the website

www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk or by picking up a leaflet at one of the three hospital sites in Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover. You can also come along to any meeting and sign up on the day.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of HHFT, or information about future meetings, see the website www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/membership.

Health Focus meetingTuesday 25 June, 6.30pmEducation Centre, RHCHWinchester SO22 5DG

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

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

King’s Somborne Village Hall The Village Hall is situated in the centre of the Village alongside the Recreation Ground. It has a Designated Premises Licence and a Performing Rights Society Licence. The Main Hall, which seats over 100 people, has a large fixed stage with a proscenium arch and a built in sound system. The Hall has an excellent newly appointed kitchen with a serving hatch to the Main Hall. In addition, the Hall has a very attractive Jubilee Room looking over the Recreation Ground. This is suitable for small parties or can be hired with the Main Hall. The Committee Room, which has been totally refurbished, is suitable for meetings of about 12 to 14 people. Parking for about forty vehicles is available adjacent to the Hall. To arrange a booking for a function, a meetings or other activity or to obtain further information, please contact 01794 388009 or by email at [email protected] or visit our web-site www.thesombornes.org.uk/villagehall

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

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

sound equipment are available. For bookings contact Faye on 0844 800 8864 or at [email protected]

Goodworth Clatford Village Club The Village Club was purpose built in 1923. The club can cater for 100 people or 80 seated at tables. There is a full sized snooker table, fully fitted kitchen, sound system and car parking. The club is located in large grounds with 3 gazebos and backing onto the river; a barbecue is available for hire. Bookings can be made via Steve Allen on 01264 364005.

Wallops Parish Hall At Middle Wallop crossroads. Recently refurbished, modern kitchen, disabled access and car parking. Large hall seats 150. Small hall/meeting room seats 45. Entertainment licence. Details at www.thewallops.net Tel: 01264-783474

Chilbolton Village Hall Eastman's Field, Chilbolton, SO20 6AT. The Village Hall is a modern building, well maintained, with good facilities and a spacious well light car park. It is used by many local communities on a regular basis, but is also available for hire with good availability on most weekday mornings. Whether it be a club or sports activity or large family social gathering, the Hall can provide accommodation for 125 seated guests. A quality sound system is installed, with an induction loop system, and a generous sized well equipped kitchen is also available for catering purposes. Full disabled access is provided, together with a smaller meeting room and stage in the main Hall. A large patio overlooks open fields to the rear.For bookings and information, please contact Mandy Amor on: 01264 860566

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

Crawley Village Hall Can seat 100 people. It is licensed for public entertainment and has excellent facilities. Details can be found on www.crawleyvillagehall.co.uk. Bookings Tel: 01962 776518 or via the website.

Wherwell Village Hall Situated in Church Street in an attractive village centre location, our cheerful hall is available to hire at reasonable rates for your function whether it be a wedding, business meeting or regular class. • Comfortable seating for 120 • A fully appointed kitchen for preparation of hot & cold meals • Car park for up to 20 cars in addition to off-street parking

• Separate bar area off the main hall • Easy access for loading and unloading • An excellent winged stage, with back stage dressing rooms and WC. If you are interested in making a booking or want viewing contact Julie Dickenson: 01264 861494 Littleton Village Hall The Millennium Memorial Hall was built in 1999 and comprises a Main Hall with a maximum capacity of 200, a meeting room with a maximum capacity of 36, a fully equipped kitchen (refurbished in 2009) and a light airy foyer. The Hall has modern toilets, including disabled facilities. Outside is a patio area overlooking the Parish cricket ground. There is good level access and ample car parking. The Hall has just been awarded Level II Hallmark standard. It has a Premises Licence for entertainment and for the sale of alcohol, a Performing Rights Society Licence, and a sound system, sound induction loop, and Wifi connection. Further information can be found on www.littletonvillagehall.hampshire.org.uk. For bookings please contact the Hall Manager on 01962 888419 or email: [email protected]

The new Kent Hill Scout and Community Hall in Stockbridge Now available to private bookings and as a regular venue for meetings and clubs. It is situated behind the Grosvenor Hotel on Stockbridge High Street. Facilities: the Hall is a comfortable, private and warm venue and has noise reducing panels on the ceiling to help improve acoustics. There is a surround sound system to play your own choice of music and a hearing-induction loop if required. The large kitchen has a range-sized cooker available for use as well as fridge and dishwasher. There is seating and catering facilities available for up to 50 people. The building is DDA compliant and has full wheelchair access. Parking is available for up to 2 cars immediately in front of the hall. Free parking for guests is available on the High Street.Booking Costs: Exclusive half day private use (9am -1pm or 1pm - 5pm) of the hall is available for £50 or whole day exclusive for £100. Club hire is for 2 hours minimum and is £9/hour. Priority bookings and reduced rates are given for youth-based activities.Availability: To see availability go to our website: http://www.stockbridgescouts.org and go to 'New Hall' on the top toolbar at

the top of the page and click on 'Booking Timetable'. If you click then on each individual item, the booked times will appear. To make a booking: Email [email protected] or telephone the bookings secretary on 01264 810658 BUSES Stagecoach Buses Mondays to Saturday Only 87 Service Andover – Salisbury via Abbotts Ann, The Wallops and Winterslows

79 Service Andover – Broughton via the Clatfords, Wherwell, Chilbolton, Stockbridge and Houghton

68 Service Winchester – Stockbridge via Crawley, Kings Somborne

77 Service Stockbridge – Andover via the Wallops and Abbotts Ann For detailed timetables visit http://www.stagecoachbus.com/region_11.html and search the timetables with the relevant route or call Traveline: 0871 200 22 33

Expanding the Test Valley Forum

The Test Valley Forum has been running since July of 2008. It began life as the Stockbridge Forum but over the years its popularity saw it expand to reach a larger audience until it became the Test Valley Forum. We are keen to expand the magazine further throughout the Test Valley taking in areas such as Mottisfont, Braishfield, Romsey, Longparish and the Tytherleys.

We need support from local businesses as the advertising revenue will allow us to make this happen. Does your busi-ness need to promote itself in the Test Valley then please contact us on: 01962 735137

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