Now reaching over 13,900 * readers across the Test Valley - View the magazine online at: www.testvalleyforum.co.uk Stockbridge Horsebridge King’s Somborne Houghton North Houghton Broughton Leckford Longstock Chilbolton Goodworth Clatford Upper Clatford Nether Wallop Middle Wallop Over Wallop Crawley Sparsholt Wherwell Abbotts Ann Little Ann TEST VALLEY FORUM MAGAZINE ISSUE 45 MARCH 2012 YOUR FREE & INFORMATIVE LOCAL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE Community news & events Local entertainment Church services Useful information Clubs and societies Local businesses Recipe page
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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 Upper Clatford
Nether Wallop Middle Wallop Over Wallop Crawley Sparsholt Wherwell Abbotts Ann Little Ann
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YOUR FREE & INFORMATIVE LOCAL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
Community news & events
Local entertainment
Church services
Useful information
Clubs and societies
Local businesses
Recipe page
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To find out how Carter Jonas can help you sell or let a property, or to arrange a complimentary market appraisal, simply get in touch… Tel: 01962 842742 [email protected] CARTERJONAS.CO.UK/WINCHESTER9a Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8RZ
When it comes to bringing people and properties together, Carter Jonas works tirelessly to find the perfect match. We pride ourselves on knowing our local area inside out - from the most breathtaking views to the most desirable parts of town. The best schools, the tastiest places to eat and the smartest places to shop… our local knowledge is the key to a successful sale or letting.
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T he March edition of the Test Valley Forum Magazine is packed with useful local information and many
interesting news articles.
Please keep your letters and emails coming as we are always delighted to read your feedback. Speak to us and let us have your thoughts, be it on the magazine itself or the content of an article. The Forum is for the community and the community needs a voice, so our letters page will give you the freedom to speak.
So why have we re-named the Stockbridge and Test Valley Forum?
Since the magazine's launch in July 2008 the magazine has grown in its popularity and distribution area. At its inception we were very focused on Stockbridge as a centre for the magazine but now we feel we encompass so much of the Test Valley that we should widen our horizons and with it our name. Nothing has changed apart from our name, we still provide all the news for the local area in an informative and interesting magazine.
Don't forget if you would like to read the magazine online simply visit our website www.testvalleyforum.co.uk and click on 'Latest Issue' in the menu bar . If you saw something in a previous issue and need to find it then click on 'Old Issues' tab in the menu bar.
We are always thinking of ways to improve your local magazine and we are keen to expand our readership yet further.
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urgently and we value your local input. Entries onto our Dairy page, Clubs and Societies page and Useful Information page are completely free of charge.
If you feel that we have missed something from our pages or you have an idea for the magazine you would like to discuss then please contact the editor on: 01962 735137 or alternatively email: [email protected] look forward to hearing from you.
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Now it is even easier to find a local business or service. Visit www.testvalleyforum.co.uk and click on the 'Directory' tab. This new online feature will enable you to find your local trades and services with a few clicks of the mouse.
April Copy DeadlineThe copy deadline for all news,
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THE KEY TO SUCCESS
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE...
To find out how Carter Jonas can help you sell or let a property, or to arrange a complimentary market appraisal, simply get in touch… Tel: 01962 842742 [email protected] CARTERJONAS.CO.UK/WINCHESTER9a Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8RZ
When it comes to bringing people and properties together, Carter Jonas works tirelessly to find the perfect match. We pride ourselves on knowing our local area inside out - from the most breathtaking views to the most desirable parts of town. The best schools, the tastiest places to eat and the smartest places to shop… our local knowledge is the key to a successful sale or letting.
10 Ward Sister call for your Support on red & White
appeal Day
10 How lucky are you?
12 useful Information
14 clubs and Societies
15 clubs and Societies
18 Wallop artists - a Fine Portrait of the King's arms Pub
18 TV's Sally Taylor opens cancer charity Shop in Winchester
22 recipe of the month - rice & chicken Bake Topped with
Parmesan & cheddar
24 Stockbridge Visits the antarctic
24 Spring is on its Way
24 Historic Fisherton mill
26 Team GB - on four legs!
28 Winter Exhibition with Two Guest artists
30 useful Information
32 Southampton - a city with a Gleaming Heart
34 Hampshire mum - Something Fishy at the Sales
PRoPeRty MAnAgeMentProperty sales, letting and management
2, 13, 15
MotoRsmotor vehicle sales, repairs & servicing
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HeAltH & BeAutyHealth & beauty services, shops & salons
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HoMe seRvICesTrades & service for the home
32, 33, 35
eduCAtIon seRvICesSchools, colleges and further education
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Food & dRInkTrades and services for food & drink
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tHe HoMeItems for the home
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PRoFessIonAl seRvICesProfessional trades & organisations
6, 7, 9, 11
tHe gARden Trades & services for the garden
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ARts, CRAFts & MusIClocal arts and crafts and retailers
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BuIldIng seRvICes & suPPlIesBuilding services & supplies
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march Diary
DaTES For your DIaryCountry MarketEvery Thursday 10-11.45am at Stockbridge Town Hall, Stockbridge.
Thursday 15th March Stockbridge Courts Baron and Leet At 7.30pm at Stockbridge Town Hall. Guy Boney, Q.C., the Lord of the Manor, will preside at these ancient Courts. During his annual address about events in the past year he will follow his custom of delving into the past and will pose the question as to why Stockbridge itself owes so much to Napoleon Bonaparte. Admission free. Amplified speaker system.
Friday 16th to Saturday 17th March Winchester Real Ale & Cider Festival 2012At the Guildhall Winchester, Broadway High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH. Sessions: Friday 11:30am - 4:00pm £5.006:30pm - 11:00pm £10.00Saturday 11:30am - 4:00pm £5.00 6:30pm - 11:00 pm £10.00 www.winchesterbeerfestival.org.ukContact: 07587 242 [email protected]
Saturday 17th March Committee Fabric Sale organised by the Children’s Society - Winchester Deanery From 10.00am to 12.30pm.Sponsored by and held at the Grosvenor Hotel in Stockbridge. Designer furnishing fabrics by Jane Churchill and Colefax & Fowler from £3, £7 and £12 per metre of fabric. Please note that we can only accept cash or cheques.
Monday 19th MarchHoughton WI Meeting7.30pm in Houghton Village Hall. Catherine Dougherty will give a talk on "Eggs, Effigies and Education", an entertaining look at the history of women's education.All visitors are very welcome.For further information please call Sandra Harper 01794 388509 or Jane Anderton 01264 810928
Wednesday 21st MarchNational Trust Winchester Association, English Country House Interiors - A Talk ByJeremy MussonAuthor and authority on Country Houses and former architectural editor of Country Life. At the Guildhall Conference Chamber, Winchester at 7.30pmTickets £10 – Seats unreserved. To apply for tickets please contact:Elizabeth Wicks 1, Fairdown Close, Winchester S023 0JU Tel : 01962 862510
Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th March Stockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society PresentThree One Act Plays by Anton Chekov. The Bear, The Proposal and The Anniversaryat 7.30 pm. Stockbridge Town Hall. Tickets £7.50 (Tickets will be available from Robinson's Butchers in Stockbridge and Cross Stores in King's Somborne in early March.)
Friday 23rd MarchSpring Party NightFrom 7.30 to 10.30pmAt the Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry StreetWinchester SO23 8SBCome and join Silvia & Max to celebrate Springtimeat a party night filled with Dancing Fun! Everyone is welcome. There will be inpromptu Salsa Beginners Classes on the dance floor and we get everyoneto join into some Zumba® Dances as well as our Group Cha Cha and there will be plenty of West Coast Swing too! Bar open all night with Sangria on offer! Contact: Silvia & Max www.salsaysol.co.uk
Saturday 24th March The Dream of GerontiusWinchester Cathedral at 7.30pm. Sara Fulgoni (mezzo-soprano). Andrew Kennedy (tenor). Jonathan Lemalu (bass-baritone). The Waynflete Singers. The London Mozart Players. Conductor Andrew Lumsden. Tickets available from Winchester Cathedral Box Office, 01962 857272www.tickets.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Saturday 24th March Broughton Pre-School Annual Jumble Sale From 2 to 5pm in Broughton Village Hall, entrance 50p. All welcome to browse and buy! We are taking donations of jumble (clothes, shoes, bedding), bric-a-brac, toys and books on Friday 23rd March between 6 and 8pm and Saturday 24th March between 9am and 12.30pm at Broughton Village Hall. For any earlier donations of jumble please call Ginny Sheriff on 01794 388 102. Any donations are gratefully received. We are raising money for the utilities and rent of the building for Broughton Pre-School to ensure high quality early years education for local children under 5 years of age.
Sunday 25th MarchThe Abbotts Ann Cross Country RunAt Abbotts Ann Sports Field Committee are hosting a cross country run in aid of raising funds to build a new sports pavilion in Abbotts Ann. There is an event for everyone! Choose from the 2km, 5km, & 10km run or even walk it. All are welcome, tell your friends and bring your family! Races start from 10am, starting & finishing at Bulbery Field, Abbotts Ann, SP11 7BN. £12 per adult runner, £5 per child runner or £20 per family. Cash prizes for first place in all races. To register please contact Alex: [email protected]
Tuesday 27th MarchLongstock and Leckford WI meets on Tuesday at 7.30pm at Longstock Village Hall SO20 6DP. Ian Bradford will be talking to us about "The Terracotta Warriors". Refreshments. Visitors are always welcome. For more details please ring 01264 810150 or 01264 810603
Friday 30th March Owls by MoonlightBack by popular demand!Join us at the witching hour (thats 7pm to you and I!) to explore the aviaries. Supper will be served at 8pm and the owls will fly before supper.At Lainston House HotelWoodman Lane, Sparsholt
Saturday 31st March The Kentwood Show Choir The Lights" Andover, 7.30pmPerforming for the disability charity Enham. Tickets £12.50: £13.50 £: £10. 01264 368368
Saturday 21st April Wherwell Singers Spring ConcertAt St.Peter and Holy Church, Wherwell
Saturday 21st AprilChilbolton Pre-school Open Afternoon From 2 - 4pm. For more information contact: 07732 095814 or 07919 130777 or email: [email protected]
Saturday 28th AprilWherwell Singers Spring ConcertSt Peter's StockbridgeProgramme includes Handel's Zadok the Priest, Faure's Cantique de Jean Racine, Bruckner motets and English part songs. Tickets: £7 (£5 concessions)www.wherwellsingers.org
Sunday 27th MayJazz by the River In aid of two local charitiesThe Rupert Trust and the Stockbridge Scouts. In the meadow, the White Bridge Stockbridge, SO20 6DJ. John Robinson will be providing the Hog Roast and the Jubilee Trad Jazz band the music. Tickets £15 adult, Child under 12 £8 and infants under 3 free. Tickets will be on sale in Stockbridge from The Pharmacy, John Robinsons, Becky's Greengrocers and the Garden Inn,from the end of April. tickets to be purchased by Friday 25th May.
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Construction of a safe, shared pedestrian and cycleway to link up the Test Way at
Stockbridge is now in progress thanks to Sustrans funding and some quick work from Test Valley Borough Council and Hampshire County Council.
The scheme, along the A3057/A30 verge in Stockbridge formed part of the Test Valley Access Plan and Cycle Strategy and Network. A lack of funding meant the plans were on hold but now Sustrans, the charity that enables people to walk, cycle and use public transport for more everyday journeys, has allocated funding to the scheme.
The Sustrans funding will come through the Big Lottery fund which works towards creating more National Cycle Network routes to link communities to local shops, schools and other amenities, in this instance the off-road sections of the Test Way at Stockbridge. The provision of funding was originally subject to the money being spent this financial year so Test Valley Borough Council, in conjunction with Hampshire County Council, moved quickly to secure the completion of the route which is part of the National Cycle Network (NCN246) as well as a long distance footpath. The design for the scheme has been completed and construction work commenced during the week of 6 February and is expected to take around 14 weeks.
Councillor Martin Hatley, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Transport at Test Valley Borough Council said “I am delighted that we have secured the funding from Sustrans to complete this section of the Test Way. A Council aim is to deliver on the public’s wish to provide local leisure facilities for them to enjoy, in this instance the opportunity to walk or cycle through some of the South’s most beautiful countryside”.
Sustrans South East Regional Director Simon Pratt said, “We’re delighted to be able to offer the funding to create a new walking and cycling route along the A3057/A30. We hope that the new route will encourage even more people in Stockbridge to get around on foot or by bike.”
One of the funding requirements is that each scheme will also be part of a national art programme that provides a Portrait Bench on the route. Each bench has three life-size local figures cut from weathered steel and installed behind or in front of a simple bench. The local portraits will be nominated and chosen by the local community led by a local Steering Group which is currently being set up.
For more information on the Sutrans cycle network visit:http://www.sustrans.org.uk/
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• Companionship and Independence – they live in the comfort of their own home
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For more information on the benefits of Live In Care contact AccessCare24 on Tel: 01264 326 505.
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church Services & News
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Sunday 4th March10.45 Mattins
Sunday 11th March10.45 Parish Communion
Sunday 18th March10.45 All Age Worship
Sunday 25th March10.45 Parish Communion
Sunday 18th March08.00 Holy Communion
St.PeterStockbridge
Old St.PeterStockbridge
St.NicholasLeckford
St.CatherinesLittleton
St.Mary-the-lessChilbolton
Sunday 4th March18.00 Evensong
Sunday 11th March10.00 Morning Prayer
Sunday 25th March10.00 Family Service
St.MarysCrawley
St. Peter & Holy CrossWherwell
Sunday 4th March10.00 Matins and Holy Communion
Sunday 11th March18.00 Evensong
Sunday 18th March10.00 Mothering Sunday with Thanksgiving for Baptism
Sunday 25th March08.00 Holy Communion
St.StephensSparsholt
St.Peter & St.PaulsKings Somborne
Sunday 4th March08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service
Sunday 11th March08.00 Communion Service10.00 Informal Word Service
Sunday 18th March08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service
Sunday 25th March08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service
St.PetersOver Wallop
St.Thomas MoreStockbridge
Mass & Services09.00 Sunday Mass
For other services and events please contact the Church.Canon Paul Townsend01962 852804
St.JamesBossington
St.AndrewsMottisfont
St.MarysBroughton
St.MarysLongstock
St.AndrewsNether Wallop
Sunday 4th March08.00 Holy Communion
Sunday 11th March08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Family Service
Sunday 18th March09.30 Sunday Club11.00 Holy Communion and Coffee Club
Sunday 25th March09.30 Holy Communion and Sunday Club
Sunday 11th March09.30 Service of the Word
Sunday 18th March09.30 All age Worship
Sunday 25th March09.15 Parish Communion
Sunday 4th March08.30 Holy Communion
Sunday 11th March10.30 Family Service
Sunday 18th MarchMothering Sunday10.30 All Age Communion18.00 Compline
Sunday 25th March08.30 Holy Communion
Sunday 4th March10.00 Morning Worship
Sunday 11th March08.00 Family Communion and Sunday School
Sunday 18th March10.00 Morning Worship and Mothering Sunday
Sunday 25th March10.00 Fourth Sunday Worship and Sunday School
Ward Sister calls for yourSupport on red & Whiteappeal Day
Southampton Hospital Charity’s Red & White Appeal Day is three weeks
away. Among those supporting the day on Friday 9th March will be 36-year old Yvonne Lo, one of the ward sisters on the 22-bed bone marrow transplant and leukaemia unit at Southampton General Hospital.
Working closely with patients who are receiving intensive treatment for life threatening blood cancers, Yvonne knows first hand the importance of the charity’s £1.76million campaign to improve facilities.
Yvonne said, “I’ve been working on the bone marrow transplant unit for ten years now, and have been a ward sister for the last four. Day to day we administer intensive chemotherapy and supportive care for both inpatients and outpatients. Our patients have to stay on the ward for weeks at a time often in isolation. For this reason not only the care they receive but the environment they are cared for in needs to be of the highest standard. Our aim is to make our patients as comfortable as we can during their treatment and hope that they will be well enough to return home as soon as possible.”
Yvonne continued, “We are often the only people our patients will see during their stay on the unit due to their high risk of acquiring an infection. If loved ones are unwell they are not able to visit. For patients with young families they may not see their children for at least a month. This can be very distressing during an already difficult time.”
Following successful treatment with the team on the inpatient unit, patients have to make regular follow up visits back to the hospital to
receive top up doses of treatment and for blood tests to ensure that they are recovering well, but there is currently no dedicated area for this. The Red & White Appeal aims to raise £1.76million to create a specialist day treatment unit for these patients which will be built adjacent to the inpatient facilities, vastly improving the quality of care that the nursing team can provide.
Southampton Hospital Charity is calling for supporters to fundraise on Red & White Appeal Day, Friday 9th March to help make the project a reality.
Yvonne said, “We hope that everyone will pull together and help support Red & White Appeal Day by organising their own fundraising activities. I will be organising a cake sale outside the main entrance of Southampton General Hospital on Friday 9th March with the help of the team and some of our patients who are now recovering will be volunteering their time and effort to make their favourite recipes. This has been a regular event that everyone looks forward to; those who make the cakes and those who eat them!”
Yvonne continued, “We are asking people across the city to do the same and help us to raise money for our patients who need your support.”
If you would like to organise a cake sale or any event or activity for Red & White Appeal Day, let us know and our fundraising team will be happy to support you.
Call Southampton Hospital Charity on 023 8079 8881 or visit www.redandwhiteappeal.org to find out more about how you can get involved.
How lucky are you?If my email junk folder is anything
to go by then I’m extremely lucky!There’s millions of pounds of
inheritance just waiting to be claimed. Business opportunities if only I say yes before midnight. Tax refunds due and people wanting me to confirm all my confidential information to ensure my money is kept safe!
So, do we make our own luck? In a UK survey conducted by Prof Richard Wiseman, many people described how they wore lucky clothes to exams and interviews, used their lucky numbers when choosing lottery numbers and saluted magpies. Some of the more unusual superstitious behaviours were:
• Always avoid staying in the bathroom once the toilet has been flushed.• Always draw a smiley face in a free pint of Guinness.• Always leave a house by the same door that you used to enter.• Never have the volume on the car stereo set to volume 13.
When a clock has matching numbers, such as 12:12, I have tosay 1212 out loud. Whenever I see a hearse, I touch my collar until I see a bird. Touching wood is the most popular UK superstition, followed by crossing fingers, avoiding ladders, not smashing mirrors, carrying a lucky charm and having superstitious beliefs about the number 13.
Women come out as more superstitious than men, and young people more than old.
What sorts of people are superstitious?The survey examined the possible relationship between superstitiousbeliefs and whether people...
...worry about life.(E.g: Do you agree/disagree with the statement: ‘I tend to worry about life’).….have a strong need for control(E.g: Do you agree/disagree with
the statement: ‘I get quite anxious when I'm in a situation over which I have no control’).
...do not like ambiguity in their lives(E.g: Do you agree/disagree with the statement: ‘I believe thatthere is a clear difference between right and wrong’).
The results were striking.People who tend to worry about life are far more superstitiousthan others – 50% of worriers compared to just 24% of non-worriers.
People who have a strong need for control in their lives are farmore superstitious than others - 42% with a high need for control compared to just 22% of people indicating low need for control.
People who have a low tolerance for ambiguity are far moresuperstitious than those with a high tolerance - 38% of thosewith low tolerance compared to just 30% of those with high tolerance.
So why does it matter?To believe that events and experiences in your life are primarily controlled by external forces such as luck, fate, chance or powerful others will mean you don’t take full responsibility for creating the life you really want and deserve.
If you worry and create anxiety then give me a call, you can change your negative thinking styles – don’t leave your life to chance!
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Romsey Hospital (No A&E)Winchester Hill, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 7ZA Tel: 01794 512343
Andover War Memorial Hospital (No A&E)Open 7 days a week for Minor Injuries - From 08:30-21:30.Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LB Tel: 01264 358811
Stockbridge SurgeryNew Street, StockbridgeHampshire, SO20 6HGTel: 01264 810524 The surgery is open to patients on weekdays between the hours of 8.15am to 6.30pm. Closed lunchtimes between 12.45 and 13.45pm. Emergency calls will be taken during lunchtime. In addition the surgery is open on a Saturday morning 9am to 12.00pm and alternate Monday and Wednesday between 6.30 and 7.30pm. Appointments should be booked for the clinics. If there are any medical emergencies during our normal Monday to Friday working hours then please contact the surgery on Tel: 01264 810524. Outside these hours use the Out of Hours service which can be contacted on Tel: 0300 300 2012. Weekdays - Monday to Friday 6.30pm to 8am. Weekends - Friday 6.30pm to 8am Monday morning. Service also available on bank holidays.
District nurse: Tel: 01962 893560 Health visitor: Tel: 01962 763970www.stockbridgesurgery.co.uk
Stockbridge Police Station 0845 045 45 45. The current proposal is for the Police Station to locate to the Fire Station in Stockbridge. More news to follow when confirmed.
Andover Police Opens from 8am-10pm, seven days a week. Station enquiry staff will be able to assist you outside the Stockbridge police station opening times.
Emergency only (Ambulance, Fire, Police): Tel: 999
Electricity Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 08457 708090
Gas Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 0800 111 999
Water Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 0845 278 0845
Reporting a leak? Then call:Tel: 0800 820 999
Open 6 days a week 9am-6pm Mon-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday, with 1hr lunch time closing each day between 1-2pm. www.stockbridgepharmacy.co.uk
NHS Direct24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 0845 46 47
Stockbridge Osteopathic PracticeOsteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy. www.stockbridgeosteopathicpractice.comTel: 01264 810028
The River Dental & Cosmetic Clinic1 Clarendon Terrace, High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6EY General and cosmetic dentistry of the highest standard, including state-of-the-art treatments unique to the area. Tel: 01264 810818 [email protected]
Over Wallop Parish CouncilLindsay Murray-Twinn, ChairmanTel: 01264-781497Richard Waterman, ClerkTel: 01264-772460
EmErGENcy SErVIcES
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SurGErIES & cHEmISTS
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Chilbolton Flood Advisory Committee Moya Grove Tel: 01264 860411Graham Kelly Tel: 01264 861020
Joyrides Shopping Bus John Muster Tel: 01264 810459
Community Responder Roger Tym Tel: 01264 810363
Cruse Bereavement Care We are a charity who offer free help and support to those who have been bereaved. Our contact details are: Helpline: 01264 336006
Scott Close HWRCWalworth Industrial EstateAndover, SP10 5NUTel: 01264 351421
Bunny Lane HWRCTimsbury (near Romsey)Tel: 01794 368548
Longstock Neighbourhood Watch Charles Grieve Tel: 01264 810794
NEIGHBourHooD WaTcH
Car/taxi share Run to a timetable but passengers need to book. Fares are similar to bus fares and over 60s can use their free bus pass if they have one. More information about Car-share and taxi-share schemes in Hampshire can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/passengertransport or call 01962 846785.
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Broughton Pre-SchoolProvides flexible hours for children aged 2 to under 5 years and is run by qualified, experienced staff offering a range of quality resources that fulfil the requirements of the Early years Foundation Stage. Tel: 01794 301286 (school hours) to arrange a visit.
Stockbridge Pre-Schoola well established Pre-School with new facilities including an all weather outdoor play area. We provide flexible hours to children from 2 years to school age. The Pre-School ‘helps children make good progress in learning and development with a focus on structured learning through play’ (ofsted). For further information or to arrange a visit call 01264 811772
School lane PlaygroupSchool lane, Nether WallopHampshire, So20 8EH. We are a small but beautifully formed group, staffed by professionals, fully ofsted registered, providing quality care and education for 2-4 year olds in the grounds of Wallop Primary School. Tel: 01264 782051 (9-3pm)
littleton Pre-schoola community run pre-school set in the millennium memorial Hall and surrounding grounds, offering a safe, happy and caring learning environment for 2 to 4 year olds. Staffed by experienced professionals. ofsted registered. open 8:30am-12:15pm, with a flexible drop off. contact carol mortimer on 01962 776 206 or 07765 916 006 to arrange a visit.
Wallops under 5s Playgroupmothers and toddlers group meets on Fridays at Wallops Parish Hall. Tel: 01264 781635
Water meadow children's centre │ Stockbridge Primary School, old london road, Stockbridge, So20 6EJ. Tel: 01264 811089 Fax: 01264 810134 [email protected]
The Barn Nursery - over WallopSmall cosy nursery (max 6 children). 3hr sessions. many activities. Singing, dancing, messy art & craft, playing in the garden. Willa Franks: 01264 782007 or 07831 368244. [email protected]
The Sombornes Pre-SchoolIndependent, oFSTED registered pre-school offering education through play in a friendly, informal setting for children aged 2 to school age. Please visit www.thesombornespreschool.org for session
times and more information or call 07530 893773.
Broughton Bounders running clubSEaa/Ea affliated running club covering the mid-Test Valley villages, new members welcomed melvin Vayle Tel: 01794 301437
Stockbridge recreation Groundchair: Dave Webb Tel: 01264 810819Sec: Dave Barnes Tel: 01264 810516
chilbolton Badminton clubJill lord Tel: 01264 860667
chilbolton Short mat Bowls club meets every monday 8-10pm chilbolton Village Hall. Deb & richard richardson Tel: 01264 861082
Wherwell Playing Fields Sean Hutton (chair) Tel: 01264 860443angela Blackmore (Sec) Tel: 01264 860445
cTc South HampshireEasy rides, day rides, social events and more! Tel: 01962 864479www.southhampshirectc.org.uk
upper clatford youth Football clubWe are running teams at under 7-16yr age groups this season. New players welcome. Training weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (depending on age group) at upper clatford sports fields 6-7.15pm. Tel: 01264 364106 or 07833 614429 Jennie Handford for more information.
Broughton Short mat Bowlsour activity takes place on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30, (September to april), in Broughton Village Hall. New members welcome. all the equipment provided. come along and join in. more information contact: amanda Hayter on 01980 862883 or John Perry on 01794 301466.
art Group - abbotts annGroups meet at The old Exchange,Duck Street, abbotts ann, SP11 9NDJoin a small group of 5 or 6 like minded people, find your style, medium and artistic identity, but mostly, come and relax and enjoy! materials are provided, as is tuition and encouragement. Work in any medium and on any subject you choose, or on the topic chosen for the day. Groups meet fortnightly; sessions last for 2.5 hours with
tea and coffee on hand. Sessions are lead by: liz Dell HND(Fine art) TDip(IT).contact liz for more information one-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01264 711051 mob: 07881 633089
Embroiderers Guildandover Branch - We are a group of like-minded people who share an interest in all aspects of stitching and textiles. We meet socially at 7.30pm on the third monday of every month, except august, in the Priory Hall, love lane (St. John’s ambulance), andover, SP10 2aB - next to the Wolversdene club, to enjoy a programme of speakers and demonstrations. We also hold workshops in Goodworth clatford Village club every two months. www.egandover.blogspot.com or Tel: 01264 860806
Broughton Floral clubmeets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. Tel: 01794 516289
The Fly Dressers’ GuildJohn leatherly - Tel: 01264 364850 or ron Dodson - Tel: 01264 810169
Test Valley Turners For wood turners of all levels, from novice to professional. meets every third monday evening at longstock Village Hall. contact Graham Barnard Tel: 01962 851979
Stockbridge church Flowers angela mcmeekin - Tel: 01264 810236
Fancy a craFTy Pint?on the first Saturday of every month. love craft live crafty run informal arts and crafts workshops in abbotts ann. Where local craft lovers are invited to meet up and enjoy a range of crafty workshops led by local artist and qualified teacher Kelly Jenkins Ba Hons. ma rca. you will learn a new skill, make a product to take away & enjoy a drink & some homemade cake! all in the wonderful surroundings of The Eagle Inn Village pub. Each month ranges from; Textiles, Jewellery, ceramics, decoupage and much more!The workshops run from 2pm to 5pm and costs just £18 per crafter with all your materials and lovely homemade cakes included! For more information on future workshops visit our www.facebook.com/lovecraftlivecrafty or to book your place email: [email protected] or call Kelly on 01264 712149.
chilbolton Playerscontact richard richardson on Tel: 01264 861082www.chilboltonplayers.org.uk
Broughton amateur Dramatic Group – BaDGThe group exists for the enjoyment of those who wish to be involved in any way with
productions, not just for the benefit of performers. We aim to provide entertainment for the village in the form of drama, comedy, dance, music, review and pantomime. If you are interested in joining us on stage or behind the scenes then please get in touch. New members always welcome! chair: linda cardigan - Tel: 01794 301196Vice chair: Janet Wallace - Tel: 01794 301254
Stockbridge amateur Dramatic Society (SaDS)chair: mark Frank (01264 810562). Vice-chair: Debbie Smart (01264 810147)www.stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk
clatford amateur Dramatic Society (caDS)chairman: cliff Tucker Tel:01264 324513. Secretary: ann Buckley Tel. 01264 365506
Sword DancingPart of Broughton Traditional arts Group (BTaG). We meet weekly from 5th march 2012. No previous experience necessary, new members welcome anytime. For more information phone Pippa Evans: 01794 301389.
Samba and african Drumming We meet fortnightly at Broughton Primary School. No experience necessary. come and discover the benefits of drumming! For more information phone lynda middleton: 01794 388002
Bell ringing at Sparsholt meet mondays at the church from 7.30-9pm. It is excellent mental and physical exercise and a good way to make friends and join a local community. you do not have to be a resident of Sparsholt to join our band. To find out more call Tower Secretary Jenny Watson on: Tel: 01962 863596
andover Town Banda newly formed brass band. open to all; beginners and beyond. The band aims to take its music into the community, to share playing and participation with local charities and educational causes. If you are interested in joining us; beginner or experienced, contact: 01264 324056
Wherwell Singers Dale Webb: Tel: 01264 860074
Weyhill Electronic organ Societymonthly concerts of melodic, easy listening music featuring top class professional perfomers. For details visit www.weyhill-eos.co.uk or Tel: 01264 323213
The Wallops W.I.meets every second Wednesday of the month - 7.30pm. St Peters church Hall, over Wallop. New members and guests are
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always welcome. contact Pam Quick on: Tel: 01264 781292 or Shirley monger on Tel: 01264 782151
longstock & leckford W.I. meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in longstock Village Hall. We have a very interesting programme of speakers for 2012 as well as many social occasions planned. Tel: 01264 810150 or 01264 810603.
Houghton W.I. meets on the third monday of every month (except august) at 7.30 pm in Houghton Village Hall. Houghton WI is a lively and friendly group and all visitors or potential new members are most welcome. contact, Sandra Harper Tel: 01794 388509 or Jane anderton Tel: 01264 810928.
chilbolton W.Imeets at chilbolton Village Hall on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. New members welcome. contact: Sally Griffiths Tel: 01264 860313 or Sue Batchelor Tel: 01264 860307
royal air Force association Ben Warren Tel: 01264 810522
Stockbridge lunch club Joyce compton - Tel: 01264 810898
riVa - Dog Training Kings Somborne. Val Kelsey - Tel: 01794 388570royal British legion (Houghton Branch) chair: clive mantell - Tel: 01264 810804. Secretary: John Gale -Tel: 01962 760225 Poppies: a mcmeekin -Tel: 01264 810236
Kings Somborne Twinning associationTwinned with St Paul du Vernay, near Bayeux. annual exchange visits take place. anyone in this magazine’s circulation area who is interested in joining us should contact Wendy Hartley Tel: 01794 388742
Broughton Twinning associationTwinned with Sauve in the South of France, we would welcome anyone who would like to join and take part in annual exchanges. President: Dave Evans - Tel: 01794 301194 Secretary: Victoria Barrett - Tel: 01794 301062
chilbolton care Group Peter Ward - Tel: 01264 860528
Stockbridge & District young Farmers club meets every other Thursday at the combine club in leckford. It is a rural-based youth group for young people aged 10 to 26. you don't have to be a farmer.club Secretary: Victoria Brown Tel: 07828 019624 [email protected]
The Somborne & District Society a local history society although we do cover other subjects and interests. We hold regular lectures on the fourth Wednesday each month at 8 p.m. in King’s Somborne village hall as well as visits to historic houses and other places of interest. (Further information from mary Pollock on 01794 388422).
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royal National lifeboat InstitutionStockbridge & upper Test Branch. chairman: Tolley Taylor - Tel: 01256 893561
The upper Test Valley Vintage clubThe club was formed in 1998, locally based, for people with interests in vintage machines. No need to own one. Social meetings at the leckford combine club, second Tuesday of the month from october through to april, 8pm. contact : mr David Watts on: 01264 810421 (chairman)www.uppertestvalleyvintageclub.co.uk.
Wherwell History GroupBuilds up an archive of local history material and arranges monthly talks and visits. andrew Flanagan. Tel: 01264 [email protected]
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Wallop artists - a Fine Portrait of the Kings arms Pub
Grateful members of the Wallop Artists group have presented the owners of
the Kings Arms in Lockerley with an attractive portrait of the pub at night. About six months ago, the walls of the newly refurbished pub and restaurant were offered to this talented group of artists, who have provided a changing exhibition of work for sale ever since.
As a thank you to the pub owners for their generosity, the artists recently held a competition to produce a portrait of the pub. On Monday evening (Feb. 6), the group’s Chairman, Rowena Thorne, presented owner Lucy Townsend with the winning painting which Lucy and her team had selected from all the entries. This is a night-time view, painted by group member Fiona Forbes, in which the building, lit by moonlight, offers a welcoming glow.
“The Wallop Artists have been delighted by the generosity and hospitality of Lucy and her colleagues”, said Rowena Thorne. “The pub provides a
lovely location to showcase our work and we have made a good number of sales. Each time we have changed over the works on display, we have been offered a preview evening with drinks and canapés. This is a very valuable partnership for us ... and we love their food!”
The Wallop Artists meet at the Wallops Parish Hall on a Monday afternoon for a weekly painting group, monthly demonstrations, and a series of technical workshops. It has over 70 members, and has been in existence for almost 30 years. Its membership includes well established artists and professionals, but it also welcomes enthusiastic beginners. Its prestigious Annual Exhibition in September is a popular date for art collectors.
The Kings Arms welcomes drinkers, diners, and art lovers any day of the week, and runs special functions as well. Its website is www.kingsarmsatlockerley.co.uk
TV's Sally Taylor opens cancer charity Shop inWinchester
Wessex Cancer Trust launched its new shop in Stoney Lane, Weeke,
on Monday 16th January, with a little help from BBC South Today presenter, Sally Taylor, and weather girl colleague, Alexis Green. It is thought to be the first charity shop in a Winchester suburb.
Ms Taylor, who is vice-president of the charity, joined the Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Barry Lipscomb, at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Ms Taylor said: “I’m very proud to be involved with Wessex Cancer Trust.
“I feel particularly about charities being able to raise money and then put it back into the regional economy. “What’s great about this shop here
is that whatever they raise will be put back into complementing health and cancer research in this area.”
Chris Ralph, manager of the shop, said: “The location is absolutely superb what with a doctors’ surgery, Waitrose and Boots around us which bring people to the area.
“People have come in to us saying how glad they are that we are here.”
The charity has been running for 31 years, raising around £21m in that time with the money going to support cancer sufferers and their families in the Wessex region.
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recipe of the month
rIcE & cHIcKEN BaKEToPPED WITH ParmESaN & cHEDDar
An unusual family recipe that was invented by my mother who loved to cook and inspired me to love cookery. When left with the dilemma of what to do with left over roast turkey and chicken she created this filling comforting meal - The Editor
METHOD Rinse the basmati rice and add to a pan with enough water to boil. Into the water add a good quality chicken stock then bring to the boil. When the rise is cooked through strain it and set aside.
Whilst the rice is cooking get a suitable large flat bottomed baking dish and add the chicken, peanuts, chilli (if desired), raisins or sultanas and garlic. Raisins work better in this meal, but sultanas will suffice. Next, season the ingredients in the dish with ground black pepper and a pinch of ground nutmeg and one or two tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce; no imitation versions of this sauce should be used as the results are not the same. Once suitably seasoned take the rice and pour over your ingredients, stir all of the ingredients together and then level them in the dish. Next grate a healthy layer of cheddar cheese over the ingredients; cheddar should be used as it helps create a thick crust holding the ingredients together when served. Also add Parmesan to the top to add a nutty taste to the topping. Place in a hot oven, 180C, for twenty minutes or until the cheese has melted and is golden brown. For lovers of Worcestershire Sauce drizzle the top of your served portions for that added spicy hit.
You can also serve the meal with a light side salad. A favourite side salad of mine consists of: Rocket, Pine Nuts, Parmesan flakes, and reduced balsamic vinegar; it has to be a good quality balsamic vinegar. Gently fry the pine nuts for a few minutes until golden. Put the rocket into a salad bowl then drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Next sprinkle the parmesan and pine nuts over the top. A simple and tasty peppery salad.
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SALAD• One packet of washed Rocket leaves• 1 tablespoon of reduced Balsamic Vinegar• 20g Pine Nuts• Parmesan Flakes
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The children of Chilbolton Pre-school have had a busy few weeks. Despite
the cold weather the children are still able to access our wonder-ful large outside area. They have enjoyed playing on bikes, in the sand, on the static wooden train and in our lovely willow wigwam. We follow the childrens’ interests to choose our themes and daily activities. Lots of the children enjoy playing dinosaurs and they were amazed to find 3 large di-nosaur eggs in the garden! This promoted lots of lovely conversa-tion - the children are sure that Mummy dinosaur comes back to check on them when we have all gone home! They have also been interested in Goldilocks and the Three Bears and we have had the 3 Bears’ cottage set out here at Pre-school and different sized chairs, bowls, spoons and of
Spring is on its waycourse teddies!We are really looking forward to our Jubilee Tea Party on the afternoon of Wednesday 30th May and look forward to seeing many previous Pre-school pupils. We are planning lots of fun and games to celebrate this event. It has been lovely to see lots of new little children visiting the Pre-school with their mummies and daddies and putting their names down on the waiting list. Our Pre-school is currently full but we are taking names for places from September 2012. If you have a child aged 2 years or over and would like to come and look around please ring Sam and we can arrange a visit. Call Sam for more information or to arrange a visit on 07732 095814 or 07919 130777 or email: [email protected]
Historic Fisherton Mill located in central Salisbury houses the
south of England’s largest independent gallery, together with Gallery Shop and Cafe.
Fisherton Mill’s Gallery Shop has become renowned in the area for its distinct range of original ceramics, glassware and prints together with unusual home furnishings including small scale sculpture, lighting design, cushions and the most stunning collection of tableware. Many of these items are made by local craftspeople and sit alongside a vibrant selection of globally sourced pieces, providing a
unique shopping experience. You will also find a range of ‘Boutique Galleries’ where the likes of jewellers, weaver and milliner work alongside on off the peg and bespoke pieces.
The unique and atmospheric setting of the Gallery Cafe is the perfect place to enjoy brunch, an exciting modern lunch menu, or a tempting selection of afternoon tea treats. The thriving Café is regarded as one of the best eateries in Salisbury.
Fisherton Mill is open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm and on Saturdays from 10.30am to 5.30pm. www.fishertonmill.co.uk
Stockbridge Visits theantartic
Our great British weather is delightfully unpredictable isn’t it? I’m not sure what
the weather will be like when you read this but as I write, there’s still snow on the ground (albeit the tiny last bits which are clinging on as the temperature warms up). It was an added bonus for us though on 6th February to have a lot more than that left because, we took our Year 2/3/4 children to Antarctica! Well…almost.
We packed our kit bags, including hearty lunch boxes and went to the wilds of Oxenwood, near Hungerford for a day pretending to be Scott. We were met by Captain James and Captain Ed who prepared our troops for a day outside. Despite the freezing temperatures, children proved that they could work successfully as a team to pull their kit bags on sledges to the woods where they had to erect a tent and rescue a team mate using impromptu stretchers. I’ve never known so many ways of using 2 coats and a pair of sticks from the forest floor!
Children got a real feel for the harsh conditions of the Antarctic as temperatures didn’t reach much above 0C all day. Luckily, we returned to the centre for lunch but were soon faced with a drama re-enactment of being inside a tent in the harsh winds of an Antarctic snow storm as Captain James read some of Scott’s diary – pretty scary stuff. Our day was rounded off by a
snow challenge. The sledges children had pulled to the woods and back were lined up and ready for a final race to the South Pole. Teamwork was the name of the game and children dragged their kit bags and sledges over crevices (tyres), around icebergs (white buckets) and over mountainous icy terrain (a few bits of MDF against a tyre stack) to reach the South Pole.
In all, a fantastic day. We can’t even become close to imagining the hardships and struggles Scott and his men faced on their expeditions but our day was a great opportunity to build a team, put Science learning about friction into practice and explore history ‘in action’.
Were your school days this much fun?
Emma JefferiesHeadteacherStockbridge Primary School Old London RoadStockbridgeSO20 6EJTel: 01264 810550www.stockbridge.hants.sch.uk
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As Great Britain prepares for a year of patriotic celebration,
with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics marked firmly on the calendar, Dogs in Art at Stockbridge Gallery in Hampshire, is celebrating great British icons of the four-legged kind!
‘Dog GB – A Celebration of Our British Dogs’ is a month-long exhibition featuring the works of premier canine portraiture artist Claire Eastgate and canine sculptor Rosemary Cook. This is the first time the two leading British talents have exhibited together and they are delighted to showcase the very best of our British Breeds.
Starting with private viewings for the press and invited guests on Sunday 11th and Monday 12th March, the exhibition opens to the public from Tuesday 13th March. Central to the show is the commanding ‘Team Leader’, an oil painting of the Great British Bulldog by Claire Eastgate. Measuring 33" x 31" and painted on a wood panel, this powerful image is painted in Claire’s well observed signature style where beautiful beasts are set against sumptuous
Team GB - On Four Legs!furnishings or placed in sublime landscapes.
Topping the plinths and filling the floor space at the show will be an impressive array of beautiful bronzes by the renowned animal sculptor Rosemary Cook. ‘Brahms’, a life sized Cairn Terrier, leads the collection which ranges from miniatures to life size sculptures representing the largest collection of Rosemary’s work in Europe.
Victoria Armstrong, owner and curator of Stockbridge Gallery – Dogs in Art, commented: “2012 is undoubtedly a big year for all things British and it’s highly appropriate that we join the celebrations and showcase some of the wonderful breeds from the four corners of Great Britain. All the works in the show are true classics and follow in the great British tradition of dog portraiture which began in the 18th century and went on to become hugely popular during the 19th century in the reign of my namesake, Queen Victoria”.
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The exhibition features two guest artists, printmaker and photographer Garrick Palmer and painter David Puttick.
DAVID PUTTICK PAINTINGThe members of the Co-operative strive to produce new collections for every show and work includes contemporary jewellery, felt-work, sculpture, painting, drawing, pottery, glassware, textiles, with prices starting at £10. Gift vouchers may be purchased and exchanged for a piece of artwork of choice.
The Co-operative is a member of the Art Council’s ‘Own Art’ Scheme which is designed to make buying contemporary works of art available to everyone. Customers can borrow up to £2,000, or as little as £100, and pay back the loan in 10 monthly, interest free, instalments. Please ask about the scheme in the gallery where the staff will be happy to answer all your questions.
GARRICK PALMER PRINTDavid returned to painting about ten years ago and sells mainly though private exhibitions at his
Winter Exhibition withTwo Guest Artists
home. He is often influenced by the meaning of ‘beauty’ and his vocation is to introduce art and the usage of creativity into everybody’s homes.
Garrick’s work is strongly influenced by the use of themes. During the past twenty years of freelance work subjects have included historic buildings, contemporary sculpture, church interiors, jewellery, especially the work of his late wife Ellis Palmer, and, more recently, portraiture.
Why not come along to the Selborne Gallery during opening hours, meet the artists and look at the new exciting and original work. The exhibition continues until 11th April with the gallery open from 11am until 5pm from Tuesdays until Sundays each week. The gallery is closed on Mondays.
For more information, please contact Selborne Gallery on 01420 511347. www.hampshireartistscooperative.co.uk. Selborne Gallery, The Plestor, Selborne, Hampshire GU34 3JQwww.hampshireartistscooperative.co.uk Tel: 01420 511347
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Stockbridge Town HallHigh Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire. Hall has a kitchen area and an entertainment licence. Now with lift to the Upper Hall. Bookings may be made on our website www.stockbridgetownhall.co.uk. For those without internet access. Tel: 07770 297175
Houghton Village HallHall has a kitchen area, public entertainment licence and disabled access. 12 parking spaces. Bookings: Tel: 01794 388008
King’s Somborne Village HallSituated in the centre of the Village alongside the Recreation Ground. The main hall seats over 100 people, has a large fixed stage with a proscenium arch and a built in sound system. It also has a Performing Rights Society Licence. The Hall has an excellent newly appointed kitchen with a serving hatch to the main hall.The refurbished committee room, is suitable for meetings of about 12 to 14 people. An ideal location as the Hall is situated on a main road and is roughly equidistant from Andover, Romsey, Salisbury and Winchester. Parking for approx forty vehicles available. To arrange a booking for a function, a meetings or other activity please contact: 01794 388386 or by email at [email protected] or visit our web-site www.thesombornes.org.uk/villagehall
Over Wallop Church HallIn centre of village. Hall can seat 50. Kitchen and car parking available. Tel: 01264 782676
Broughton Village Hall Situated in the centre of the village, 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 which can accommodate 20 and 40 people respectively. The hall holds an entertainment licence and boasts a fully equipped catering standard kitchen together with an excellent bar and a winged stage.Projector, screen and sound equipment are available. For bookings contact Trish Chadder on 01794 301365
Goodworth Clatford Village HallThe Village Hall was purpose built in 1924. The hall can cater for 100 people or 80 seated at tables. There is a full sized snooker table, fully fitted kitchen, sound system and car parking. The club is located in large grounds with 3 gazebos and backing onto the river; a barbecue is available for hire. Bookings can be made via Mary Holloway on 01264 364005.
Wallops Parish HallAt Middle Wallop crossroads.Recently refurbished, modern kitchen, disabled access and car parking. Large hall seats 150. Small hall/meeting room seats 45.Entertainment licence. Details at www.thewallops.net Tel: 01264-783474
Chilbolton Village HallEastman's Field Chilbolton. Hants SO20 6AT. The Village Hall is a modern building with good facilities and a spacious well lit car park. It is used by many local organizations on a regular basis, but is also available for hire. Whether it be a club or sports activity, or a large
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family social gathering, the hall can provide for a maximum of 125 seated guests. A good sound system is installed and a generous sized well equipped kitchen is available for catering purposes. A large patio overlooks open fields to the rear. For bookings - please contact Mandy Amor on: 01264 860566
Sparsholt Memorial HallWoodman Lane, Sparsholt SO21 2NR. Main hall with beech floor, seats 140. Meeting room seats 25. Grand piano, portable stage, parking. Bookings: Tel: 01962 776129
Crawley Village Hall Can seat 100 people. It is licensed for public entertainment and has excellent facilities. Details can be found on www.crawleyvillagehall.co.uk. Bookings Tel: 01962 776518 or via the website.
Wherwell Village HallSituated in Church Street in an attractive village centre location, our cheerful hall is available to hire at reasonable rates for your function whether it be a wedding, business meeting or regular class. • Comfortable seating for 120• A fully appointed kitchen for preparation of hot & cold meals• Car park for up to 20 cars in addition to off-street parking• Separate bar area off the main hall • Easy access for loading and unloading• An excellent winged stage, with back stage dressing rooms and WC If you are interested in making a booking or want a viewing contact Julie Dickenson: 01264 861494
Littleton Village HallThe 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 Janet Dobson on 01962 888419.
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87 ServiceAndover – Salisbury via Abbotts Ann, The Wallops and Winterslows
79 ServiceAndover – Broughton via the Clatfords, Wherwell, Chilbolton, Stockbridge and Houghton
68 ServiceWinchester – Stockbridge via Crawley, Kings Somborne
77 ServiceStockbridge – Andover via the Wallops and Abbotts AnnFor 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
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However, I recently went round the building site which is attached to the Civic Centre – this is to be the home of the new Southampton Sea City Museum with a fascinating, moving and enormously engaging display about RMS Titanic. This ship has fascinated many for years but has an important personal link with Southampton as so many members of the crew came from the City and died when the ship sank at 2.20am on the 15th April 1912.
The Museum, slowly emerging out of the old court buildings, with a lovely modern extension, will describe the historical link between the City of Southampton, its maritime past and future, but will do this with a sensitive mix of the latest touch screen technology and poignant displays. The visitor will be taken through a series of galleries which show in enlightened detail the link between RMS Titanic and the City – the story being told through the words of those on board. This year is also the centenary of that fateful night,
with Southampton sharing in the commemorations with Belfast, New York and a few other very unlikely places. I won’t say much more about the detail, but what was wonderful to see was the quality of what will be on offer, its authenticity and absolute link to the City. The whole area around the site is being carefully refurbished which, when linked to the Art Gallery and Library, will make it a striking attraction for local people and visitors.
Around the corner, not far from the Civic Centre, what is slowly emerging is the “cultural quarter”. There are already new buildings, a plaza, an art gallery, some new shops and restaurants. Work starts later in the year on the Arts Centre thus putting the finishing touches to what, when taken together, will transform the city centre. It is the persistent leadership of so many, led by local Councillors which has made this happen. This together with the investment from the Private Sector, the Developer, the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Arts Council and the City Council has also played a crucial part in this regeneration.
We can all be cynical about local government but what was clear by the end of my visit were the many new sustainable jobs being created with Culture and Heritage at the heart. Southampton Football Club’s slow “come back” now has a partner - the re-invention of the City of Southampton!
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Ah the draw of potential bargains! Didn’t really need anything and yet the family Pagan, and chum of Star I, still found ourselves in the largest palace of consumptive delights in the shopping centre of local
Solent Port city.
Star I and chum obviously needed to cut loose immediately rather than run the risk of actually being seen with us in broad daylight!
Nothing for it, for the sake of a peaceful stress free excursion, but for The Husband and I to give in to the demands of Star II and head directly to the penultimate floor where the toy department is.
Happily for The Husband the men’s’ department is adjacent,“I’ll just have a quick look Sandra love, you’re ok aren’t you?”Indeed I was, happy as Larry spending an eternity gazing at Lego, Hex Bugs and cars of every variety before opting out and offering the ultimate bribe of tea and buns on the floor above.
Post caffeine fix, for us not Star II – the thought of giving any kind of stimulant is the stuff of nightmares- we decamp, at the bequest of Star II, to the kitchen department three floors below.
As we descend I get a tantalizing glimpse of the women’s department…still just think of the money I saved. Now Star II is a bit of a chef on the quiet excelling in cakes but is strangely drawn to very large knives.
A happy hour or so was spent caressing various coffee machines, food processors and heavy iron pans, well a girl can dream, while Star II begged me for a spatula and a piping bag with nozzles various.
The Husband had that ‘let’s get out of here’ look on his face and Star II, with purchases in hand, had uttered those immortal words.“Mum can we go now.”It was time then to gather the troops.
Now teenagers, being what they are, I knew I would have to arrange to meet Star I and chum by a very obvious landmark. “Meet me by the large tropical fish tank in the cosmetics department- two minutes, ok?”
The rather beautiful fish tank and its equally exotic inhabitants is the trademark of a luxurious skin care range that apparently contains an amazing ingredient derived from contingents of the ocean. Star II knew nothing of this but rather was simply enraptured by the tropical fish.“Look at these Mum, look at this blue one. LOOK!”
Being a sensitive soul, Star II was only looking, not banging on
the glass or smearing it with sticky hands, nor climbing over the counter top or sitting on the stools, no, just merely looking. There were no customers waiting to be served in fact the whole area was deserted ……until.
Suddenly, as if from nowhere, there she was. A tall lady in a white consultant’s coat; applied immaculately to her face were probably most of the products available, beautiful she may have looked, happy she certainly was not.
“This is a consultation area!” She barked and proceeded to wipe down surfaces and straighten stools.Star II was oblivious, “MUM…look at this one PLEESE”.
I noted that this season’s lip colour still softened even when one’s jaw was clenched and eyes that flashed with rage could still retain a degree of femininity dependent on where one placed the highlighter; this product was obviously marvellous!As she grew more tense I phoned Star I and chum again,“Where are you, hurry up!”
Then, and it was slightly unfortunate I will admit, my tigress gene kicked in. Actually why was she so very angry? Was looking at fish a punishable offense? Star II was not causing a problem to anyone, particularly due to the fact that at that point, there was not a client to be seen.
And so as I phoned Star I again, the words “Move away from the tank please the nasty lady doesn’t like it”, tumbled from my mouth. Not good; I retracted my claws and a confused Star II came obediently to my side.“What have I done Mum?”“Nothing my love, the lady doesn’t like you near the fish”
With a swish of her white coat, the lady vanished. As I texted frenetically to Star I a shadow fell over me. Slowly turning to my left it became apparent I was not alone.
There, in what was left of my personal space, was a security guard of Goliathan proportions. He gave me no eye contact but rather mumbled something into his headset: “Target apprehended” I imagined. I was beyond cross, clearly she had called Security! Fortunately The Husband arrived, smiled weakly at my new found, up close and personal companion, and enquired,“Who’s your friend?”Not helpful.With the arrival of Star I and chum we beat a hasty retreat.
Perfect Pagan day out: Star I had a burger, Star II got a spatula, The Husband got to ogle wide screen TVs and I’m booked on an Anger Management course.
Sandra Pagan
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