Alresford Forum Magazine - Issue 55

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This month we have a comprehensive write up on the forthcoming Alresford Music Festival. The June

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Don't forget our Community and Business DirectoryNow it is even easier to find a local business or service. Visit www.alresfordforum.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. July Copy DeadlineThe copy deadline for all news, events, editorial and advertising is the 13th of June. Any items received after this date are not guaranteed publication in our July issue of the magazine.

An ApologyPlease accept our apologies for an error on last month's magazine cover (issue 54) which stated that you could 'win your very own Binky Bear'. This was a editorial error and should have stated that you could win a special photo and a signed copy of the book by the authors. We hope this did not inconvenience our readers or the advertiser.- The Editor

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4 Contents

BUSInESS COmmUnIty05 Dates for your Diary

06 Steve Brine's monthly Column

06 the Cinnamon trust

07 Alresford Duck Race 2011

08 Jackie's County Corner

08 Droxford Country Fair

10 Alresford town Council Reports

12 Church Services and news

13 A Celebration of Street Arts & Outdoor Performance

14 national Gardens Open for Charity

14 Look to be Ruthless

16 Useful Information

17 new Forest Show 2011

18 Kites & Coffee

20 Alresford Festival of toy trains

20 Alresford Chamber of Commerce news

22 Sun hill Junior School news Column

22 Alresford Surgery news

24 Alresford music Festival 2011

25 Alresford music Festival 2011

26 Parent & Child

28 Up the Arts and the Care of Fluffy Animals

30 Alresford Watercress Festival 2011

32 Clubs and Societies

34 KIDS Charity

34 June Walk

36 hampshire mum - Pride comes before...

38 Sheep month at Activity Corner

43 Countdown to hampshire's First Valley music Festival

44 Recipe of the month - Delicious Summer tartines

46 Situations Wanted

46 Situations Offered

Motorsmotor vehicle sales, repairs & servicing

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ProPerty MaNageMeNtEstate agents, lettings, properties for sale

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LeIsure & eNtertaINMeNtLocal events

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HeaLtH & Beautyhealth & beauty services, shops & salons

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HoMe servIcestrades & service for the home

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Food & drINkFood & drink retailers and services

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INForMatIoN tecHNoLogyComputer Supplies, Repairs and Services

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tHe HoMeItems for the home

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BuILdINg servIces & suPPLIesBuilding services & supplies

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tHe gardeNtrades & services for the garden

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ProFessIoNaL servIcesProfessional trades & organisations

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June Diary

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

Every ThursdayTown Trust MarketBroad Street, 9am - 1pm

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and ThursdayZumba classes at Alresford Community Centre (Tuesdays 8 pm), Bishops Sutton Village Hall (Wednesdays 7.45 pm), and Ropley Village Hall (Thursdays 1.45 pm). £5 Just come and enjoy! For further details contact Sue Russell on [email protected] or visit www.zumba-around-winchester.com or tel 07947410394.

Wednesday 1st June Magdalen Hill Down Wednesday Wander First Wednesday of month up to & including 7th September. Meet at 10.30am in gravel car park opposite the cemetery on Alresford Rd B3404, Winchester.(SU 512 295), for sat nav SO21 1HE Come along to enjoy seasonal wildlife and a leisurely walk with friendly company. Leader: Jenny Mallett.

Friday 3rd JuneAlresford Art Societyat The ARC, Alresford, at 7.30pm. Talk by photographer Joe Low. In Pursuit of Aesthetic Harmony. For more information contact 01962 736751, email [email protected] or visit www.artsociety.alresford.org

Saturday 4th JuneKilmeston Village FeteDean House, Kilmeston, south of Cheriton. Enjoy pony rides; cream teas and homemade cakes served in the orangery; rides in a vintage sports car; walks round the beautifully presented gardens; a live band; Pimms and lemonade served on the Lawn. Admission Adults £1 Children Free. 2pm to 4pm. Auction of Promises at 3pm.

Wednesday 8th June Alresford & District Horticultural Society Members Rose Showfor the Brill Memorial Trophy7.00pm in the Town Hall Community Centre 7.30pm

Show Open to the PublicWednesday 6th JulyAnnual Visit to Wisley GardensFree entry to all members (RHS invitation)

Friday 10th JuneSummer Dance Party at the Winchester Discovery Centre From 7.30 - 10.30pm. Enjoy a summer night of Dancing Fun with Silvia & Max to a great variety of music!We'll be playing hot LatinRhythms as well as Contemporaty music, Soul and Jazz. Everyone is welcome, whether you have been dancing for years or never before, whether you come with a partner or on your own. We'll get everyone to join into a Zumba Dance as well as our Group Cha Cha Cha and there will be plenty of West Coast Swing too! Bar open all night with Sangria on offer! Tickets: £8/ £10 on the night Concessions availablewww.salsaysol.co.uk

Tuesday 14th June Nature WalkYew Hill, Olivers Battery Winchester. Meet at 7.15pm at end of Old Kennels Lane at junction with Port Lane & Millers Lane, Oliver’s Battery (SU451 269), sat nav SO22 4JT. A good time of year to see orchids and the butterfly habitat. Leader: Colin Matthews 01794 388272.

Wednesday 15th June Free Argentine Tango Taster Session At 8.00pm at Sun Hill Infant School. There is no need to book. Please just turn up with comfortable shoes and a lot of enthusiasm! For further details go to www.nutango.me or contact Eddie at [email protected] or Tiffany at [email protected]

Friday 17th to Sunday 19th June 50th Anniversary of the Friends of St Andrew’s Church Flower FestivalA Celebration of a downland church. St Andrew’s Church, (1060 AD), Chilcomb, Winchester. From 10am to 6 pm. Free entry – donations accepted. Refreshments available: Morning coffee, ploughman’s lunches & cream

teas. Free parking (SO21 1HT)Contact: 01962 861600

Saturday 18th June 19th Alresford Festival of Toy TrainsAt Perin’s Community School, Alresford, Hampshire. S024 9BS. From 11.00am - 5.00pm - Early entry 9.00am Sales Hall £10.00. Over 20 layouts incl Hornby O Gauge, Bowman Livesteam, Triang OO, Minic Motorway, Lionel, Lone-Star OOO, TRIX, Hornby Dublo 2 & 3 rail,Triang TT, Wrenn, MasterModels, Meccano, Lego, Faller, Lima O Gauge Adults £5.00, Child £3.00, Family 2+2 £14.00. For details Contact: Bob Leggett: 01962 733475

Saturday 25th June Old Alresford Village FairAt 2pm on the village greenFun Dog Show – bring your dog and enter on the day. Grand Draw - £100 1st Prize. Famous Duck Race. Woodturning Demo’s. Scout’s Assault CourseBouncy Slide. Cakes, Teas and BBQ. Many fun sideshows. A great afternoon out for all the family Free vintage bus rides from and to Alresford

Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th June Central Southern Vintage Agricultural Club’s Annual Steam & Vintage Rally at Newton Valence Farm, GU34 3RN, off the A32 just north of East Tisted. Stalls, Tractors, Cars, Woodworking, Motorcycles, Military Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Mini & Full-size Steam, Funfair & Food. More info on our website www.csvac.com or phone our Secretary on 01962 773356.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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

Saturday 9th JulyItchen Valley Flower ShowItchen Abbas Village Hall2.30pm. Lots of lovely exhibits, teas and side shows for all the family. The schedule and entry form can be downloaded

from the website, if you would like to take part. www.itchenvalleyflowershow.co.ukAll very welcome!

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

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

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

Saturday 17th SeptemberChurches Together In Alresford Harvest Barn Dance with the Bursledon Village Band and a light supper, raffle & auction at Pinglestone Barn. Old Alresford 7.30 – 11.00p.m. In aid of Christian Aid, Zimbabwe Church Partnership Project. Tickets on sale in July. Adults £10.00 Children [9 – 14 years] £5.00

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Sunday 26th June12noon - 5pm

Racing from 1pmTHE WEIR HOUSE, ALRESFORD

GREAT FAMILY FUN!Stalls - Face Painting - Treasure Hunt - Raffle

Hot & Cold Refreshments - Bar - Giant ScalextricIce creams - Bouncy Castle & much more

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in memory of Christian Barnard

What happens if illness, injury or just the fact that

we all get older eventually, starts to get in the way of how we can look after our four legged companions? What if we can’t walk them anymore? What if their health and wellbeing becomes compromised because we just can’t do as much as we used to be able to?

A lot of elderly and ill pet owners become very depressed and worried about the fate of their beloved animals and feel that the best thing they can do for them is to rehome them. This

Steve Brine's monthly ColumnAs I write this month’s

Forum column the news is dominated by foreign

affairs. It seems the best laid plans of needing to focus on domestic policy, while critical to the fate of any Government, are often at the mercy of news from around the world.

My first year as your local Member of Parliament has not been without its challenges in this respect. Big public sector

reforms in health, education and welfare test your metal - change will always find many opponents - but voting to commit British service personnel is not something any MP takes lightly. I wish all those working to keep us safe here at home a safe and speedy

return themselves.Parliament has also considered the Energy Bill recently. This flagship piece of legislation

will, among many other things, bring decent home insulation to millions for the first time through our 'Green Deal'. The Bill needs some toughening up in my view and I will be arguing this alongside many others in Parliament but I spoke passionately in favour of its introduction in the recent 2nd Reading debate. See more on this via www.greenwinchester.com.

Locally, I have opened a new hospital garden at the RHCH created exclusively by inmates at HMP Winchester as part of their rehabilitation programme, visited Henry Beaufort School to meet their new Head teacher and I continue to spend a lot of time with local Children’s Centres (including our own at Sunbeams) as we seek to navigate a course through some of the changes coming down the track. Susie and I also attended the farewell service for Bishop Michael recently. He will be sorely missed across the Diocese of Winchester and I wish Michael and Lou a very peaceful

retirement.I would also like to warmly congratulate Cllr Ernie Jeffs on his re-election to represent The Alresfords on Winchester City Council. I have worked very closely with Ernie for many years now and know we will continue to work well together for the benefit of all residents in the ward. We look forward to seeing you at our next Saturday morning ‘street surgery’ on the corner of Broad/West Street.

Finally, as another part of delivering on my promise to be a fully open and accessible MP, my brand new website has now gone live. It contains full details of my constituency, Westminster and media work and is fully integrated with my You Tube TV channel. It also now carries a very comprehensive local events listing, so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have one to promote. The site is at www.stevebrine.com and my email is [email protected]

Steve BrineMP for Winchester

the Cinnamon trustfortunately is not true. The Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist national charity for the terminally ill and people in their later years and their much loved, much needed companion animals.

A network of 15,000 volunteers “hold hands” with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets. We keep them together - for example, we’ll walk a dog every day for a housebound owner, we’ll foster pets when owners need hospital care, we’ll fetch the cat food, or even clean out the bird cage, etc.Unfortunately not every area in the UK is filled

with volunteers. We have a wonderful dog; in the Alresford area whose owner is now totally unable to walk him. We desperately need some volunteers in Alresford, even if they can only offer an hour a week to this lovely dog, it will improve his quality

of life so much, plus it will give her owner peace of mind. If anyone can help call Meredith on 01736 758 707 or via email [email protected] Please also check out our website for more details www.cinnamon.org.uk

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2008 (08) Toyota Auris 1.6 T3 Automatic, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, electric windows and mirrors, Demo + 1 owner, 12,000 miles £7995

2008 (08) Ford Focus 1.6 Style Climate 5 door Air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, Anti-lock braking, airbags, 1 owner, 11,000 miles £7895

2001 (Y) Mercedes CLK 320 Convertible Automatic Power roof, climate control, electric leather seats with heating and memory settings, alloy wheels, Electric windows, remote central locking. £6995

2009 (58) Ford Fusion 1.4 Style Climate 5 door Air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, Anti-lock braking, airbags, 1 owner, 6,000 miles £6995

2008 (08) Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 3 door Air conditioning, alloy wheels, electric windows and Mirrors, ABS, airbags, 1 owner, 26,000 miles £6495

2007 (57) Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Automatic Club 5 door, Air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, Anti-lock braking, multiple airbags, 10,000 miles £6495

2007 (07) Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 SE Automatic 5 door, Air conditioning, alloy wheels, parking sensors, Electric windows and mirrors, central locking, Supplied by ourselves, 7,000 miles £5995

2009 (09) Chevrolet Matiz S 5 door. Power steering, central locking, 10,000 miles ONLY £ 30 per year road tax £4495

2001 (Y) Peugeot 306 1.6 Meridian Estate Automatic Air conditioning, alloy wheels, leather interior, Electric windows and mirrors, anti-lock braking, Twin airbags, 1 owner, 36,000 miles. £2895

Jackies County CornerAfter the flurry of

election activity, things get back to normal, but

in Council terms, this is the New Year, with celebrations and goodbyes for councillors at City, Town and Parish levels, a review of the year past at Annual Parish Meetings and plans for the future.

The Wedding celebrations were varied and though I managed to attend three on the day, I know that there were hundreds of celebrations around the division! Thanks to all the organisers and contributors: I think we all agree it was a really good day.The County Councillor Grant scheme starts again this month: less money in the pot this year, (just £8000) but I want to offer a small sum to those Parishes who wish to stage a whole village celebration for the Diamond Jubilee in June 2012. Last year, several organisations w e r e d i s a p p o i n t e d : unfortunately the pot of money is limited, and not every cause needs money from this grant to go ahead. So, please

contact me if you have an idea for a new club, organisation or event. Children’s Centres are still on the agenda as I write: if you are a Grandparent and perhaps you care for a child whilst parents work, you are very welcome to use the local centres too: please contact me if you are unsure how to do this.

The new Mobile Library rota starts in July: if you use the Library (or might want to in the future), and are worried about this change, you can ask on the van this month, or telephone me and we can see how you can receive the personal service which is being offered instead.

Footpaths tend to get overgrown at this time of year. If you have a hedge alongside a path, please think of others, and cut it to keep within your boundary. And if you can’t negotiate a path because it is overgrown, either in the country or the villages please contact your Parish Council initially, so we can work with you to solve the problem.

Droxford Country Fair is being held on Saturday 4th June, from 12:30

pm until 4 pm. Following the success of recent years, and with your support, the Fair will again be held in Droxford Square and adjacent gardens of the Manor House and Old Rectory. Please follow signs for Parking in the Recreation Ground. There is a small entry fee of £1 per adult and children under 16 are free. A programme will be provided. Refreshments are available and will include barbecue, teas, ice creams, Pimms and other drinks. Musical entertainment will be provided

Droxford Country Fairby the excellent Ferdies Friends. The Fair will include a fun dog show for which details are available on local posters, country crafts and other rural interests; bee-keeping; swordsmanship demonstrations with a chance to join in; puppet show; a range of stalls with local produce, 2nd hand books, bric-a-brac etc; an always popular raffle with excellent prizes; range of games for all ages including ferret racing, coconut shy, darts, splat the rat etc; and Droxford School will also be contributing to the entertainment. Hope to see you there. Tickets: £1 adults. Children under 16 free. Contact: 07803 115 [email protected]

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introducing hugh niven

“i am really pleased to announce that hugh niven has joined the expanding team at ivc”, says simon Brown

hugh has been involved in the motor industry for many years, having worked for land rover, Bmw and vauxhall. he brings with him a great deal of experience which helps him in his new role co-ordinating ivc's new car sales and also our flourishing almost new (up to one year old) used car sales department. if you are looking for a really great deal on a new car or almost new, hugh would love to hear from you.

He can be contacted on either the office number, 01962 733097, or his mobile on07557 117389.

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meetings and there is an opportunity for Public Participation at the beginning of each meeting.

ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY FOR THE TOWNThe Environment Committee recently agreed a number of projects for the next four years which have been endorsed by the Council.

In conjunction with HCC to resolve the problems at The Soke caused by heavy traffic. To complete the West Street improvements including the Jacklyns Lane junction To create cycle paths from Bishop’s Sutton to Sun Lane and from Jacklyns lane to the Tichborne cross roads. Improvements to New Farm Road Bridge

To investigate contract parking and Pay & Display at Arlebury Park and review Town Centre parking.

Review and enforce speed limits through the town especially during the busy times of 7-9am in the mornings and 5-7pm in the evenings. Investigate and implement, where practicable, the reduction of carbon emissions Shared gardens as an alterative to additional allotments. Ensure the maintenance of the Millennium Walk.

Tourism ChairLisa GriffithsPlanning ChairBarbara Jeffs

JUNE 2011 MEETINGSJune 9th - Full Council 7.30pm ARC June 8th - Tourism 6.30pm ARCJune16th - Recreation 7.30pm ARC

Members of the public are always welcome to these

ANNUAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGAt the ATCM Councillors were elected to the following Council positions:-Chair of the CouncilSteve MiddletonVice-Chair of the CouncilJohn CattleFinance ChairRoy GentryEnvironment ChairJohn CattleRecreation ChairJonathan Read

thE ARC

Monthly JAzzThe first Wednesday of the month, from 8.30pm

until 11pm, the ARC hosts Traditional Jazz bands.

Playing on the 1st JuneCuff Billett’s New Europa

Jazz Band

Appearing next month on the 6th July

The Excel JazzmenTickets to Alresford

residents are £5 on the door.

PRIVAtE BAR foR A PRIVAtE PARty

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

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

details below.

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

ALRESFORD tOWn COUnCIL REPORtS

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

NEW ALRESFORD TOWN COUNCIL (VACANT SEATS = 11)

MAY 2011 CANDIDATE PLACE VOTES

JEFFS BARBARA ANN 1 1176

POWER MARGOT JULIA 2 1059

GENTRY ROY 3 921

CARPENTER NATALIE 4 866

CATTLE JOHN DAVID 5 832

EVANS SIMON LEE 6 803

MIDDLETON STEVE 7 792

WATERWORTH PAUL 8 748

GRIFFITHS LISA SUzANNE 9 678

READ JONATHAN MABYN 10 518

MCCULLOUCH STUART 11 485

ATKINS ROBIN VAUGHAN 12 479

PITTER COLIN RICHARD 13 448

PHILLIPS MALCOLM JOHN 14 427

ROTHWELL BRIAN JOHN 15 416

ROSE JONATHAN MARK 16 372

LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS MAY 2011The election was held on Thursday 5th May and of the 4347 New Alresford residents 60.31% voted and elected those shown in bold below:


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Sunday Services 10.30 Service with crèche varies: Please phone for details

Other Weekly ActivitiesSunday10.30 Kosmic - for kids

Thursday10.00 Prayer Group19.30 House Group

Term Time ActivitiesTuesday 10.15 Toddlers Group

Wednesday14.30 Senior Citizens Hour

Fridays 18.30 Youth Group (Yrs5, 6 and 7)19.45 Youth Group (Yrs 8 and 9)

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

Sunday 5th June08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Parish Communion

Sunday 12th June08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Second Sunday Family Service

Sunday 19th June08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Parish Communion18.00 Sundays @ six

Friday 26th June08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Parish Communion

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

Parish Office01962 733545www.stjohnsalresford.org.uk

st. John the BaptistNew Alresford

Methodist churchNew Alresford

Sunday 5th June09.30 Holy Communion18.00 Old Alresford Cottage Service

Sunday 12th June09.30 Parish Communion


Sunday 26th June09.30 Parish Communion18.00 Old Alresford Cottage Service

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

st. Mary the virginOld Alresford

Every Sunday11.00 Mass

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

Sunday 5th June10.00 First Sunday




st.PetersOvington

Sunday 5th June11.00 All Age Worship


Sunday 19th June11.00 Morning Prayer


Jacklyns Lane, New Alresford

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

Midweek Activities10.00 Every Tuesday. Come in for coffee with Pause for Thought (1st & 3rd)07.00 Every Wednesday Men’s Breakfast, bible reflection & prayer19.00 - Thursdays - Guides 20.30 (term time) 14.30 1st & 3rd Thursdays Women's Fellowship 19.30 1st Thursday Lydia Group for ladies 19.00 Fridays (term time) KIDz Café for parents, carers, babies and toddlers group. craft, playtime, story time and special events

Step Forward – exploring faith course. Starts Wednesday 11th May 2011 at 2:30pm. Daytime and evening bible study groups meet in church members’ homes, as do the Lydia Group; all other activities are at the church.

For further details about Services, weddings, baptisms, lent groups, funerals or other events, please contactRevd Dawn Carn 01962 735278 or Senior Steward Malcolm Miles: 01962 771109www.alresfordmethodistchurch.org.uk

New Farm chapelNew Alresford

st. gregory’sNew Alresford (Roman Catholic)

all saintsBighton

Church Organist RequiredAn opportunity to play a fully restored Brown-built, twin console, 25 speaking stops pipe organ and work in partnership with the Director of Music.

Applicants must have proven experience of accompanying major choral works, commit a minimum of 4 hours a week, and be available on Thursday evenings for Choir Practice and one service on Sundays. RSCM rates category B plus fees for significant choral events, weddings, funerals.

Apply in the first instance to the Benefice Administrator, Margot Power, 01962 733545, [email protected]

Cathedral Attendance Levels RiseAttendance levels at regular weekly services in Church of England cathedrals have increased significantly again this year, by 7%, say the latest statistics from the Archbishops' Council's Research and Statistics Unit.

Since the turn of the millennium, they have steadily grown by a total of 37%, which is about 4% on average each year. At Sunday services alone, 15,800 adults and 3,100 children and young people are usually present while over the whole week the figures rise (by 73%) to 27,400 and 7,600 respectively. Westminster Abbey adds, on average, 1,800 people each week to these numbers.

First Sunday of Month11.00 Mattins

Second Sunday11.00 Holy Communion

Third Sunday18.00 Evensong

Fourth Sunday11.00 Child friendly service

st. NicholasBishop’s Sutton

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theatre and outdoor arts - taking place in Winchester on the first weekend of July every year. The 2011 festival will take place on Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd July - put it in your diaries now!

As ever, Hat Fair will continue to uphold its reputation for presenting innovative and beautiful outdoor performances, exciting, unique and highly skilled small-scale shows and an engaging programme of community arts and education, woven into the

heart of the beautiful city of Winchester.

Hat Fair offers three fun-filled days jam-packed with hundreds of breathtaking performances from many national and international companies, taking place throughout Winchester’s

ancient streets. Even in this economically uncertain world, Hat Fair doesn’t charge the audience a penny for any performances. The shows are free to view for all, but you can show your appreciation by putting coins (or notes!) in the artists' hats after the performance.

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Churchill Landscape ServicesEstablished 1996

www.churchilllandscapes.co.uk

Your local family run Garden Landscape Business. Established for 15 years. Experienced landscapers,

and qualified horticulturists.

Contact us for:Garden enhancements, repairs, design,

maintenance and construction. For more information, references and portfolios visit our

website, or call Ian on:

Day: 07812060914 Eves: 01962 793429

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Look to be Ruthless

Back in November of 2010 when the arctic tundra had levelled

the playing field on garden aesthetics and the sap freezing temperatures were quietly and insistently killing my bay trees, I would not have believed in the concept of June and yet here it is again.

Flaming June, when at last all my tiny little seed children raised in pots and pans, which I have been nursing and coaxing through the early months, are finally in the ground. Once the plants are in, staked and looking fresh, spring and early summer flowering is but a memory, the trick (smoke and mirrors) is to try and keep it that way. Observation is the gardener's finest tool. Spotting problems early, whether it be an infestation of aphids or the first signs of wilt, seeing is the

key to success; there is no doubt that the eyes have it.

Immediately the season begins I start making notes for next year, what to sow later or earlier, what to stake, what to move, what to divide, what to discard, don’t be a gardener that cannot root out a plant self seeded and growing in the wrong place, there is very little which is ‘natural’ about a garden, it is an artificial collection of plants brought from a variety of countries and in many cases highly hybridised that are paraded like a three ring circus and you are the ringmaster; if you allow every interloper equality your garden is lost.

Let plants grow how they want, but not necessarily where they want… Of course we all benefit from the serendipitous occurrence of an accidental combination and take credit without apology... but sometimes the difference between a good garden and a not so good garden, is not what is put in, but what is discarded.Julian Blackwell

Julian Blackwell is Head Gardener at Dean House Gardens Kilmeston www.deanhousegardens.co.uk

dating from 1950s. 11am - 5pm. Adm to gdn only £7.05, chd £3.45. Plants for sale. Teas.

Sunday 19th JuneWeir House, Abbotstone Road, Old Alresford. Spectacular riverside garden. Contemporary vegetable and cut flower garden incorporating many different crops, surprising uses for scaffolding and painters' ladders. Newly designed pool garden. Adm £5. 2pm – 5pm. Plants for sale.

Wednesday 22nd JuneAbbey Cottage, Itchen Abbas. Enclosures, on different

levels, create an inspirational garden. The adjoining meadow contains specimen trees, an orchard, spring bulbs and a plantation of native trees. 11am – 5pm. Adm £3. Plants for sale, teas at The Down House, also open.

Wednesday 22nd June and Sunday 26th JuneThe Down House, Itchen Abbas. Two acres laid out in rooms overlooking Itchen Valley, adjoining the Pilgrim's Way, with walks through a large meadow to the river. Wed 12noon – 6pm, Sun 2pm – 6pm. Live jazz on 26th. Adm £3. Teas.

Thursday 9th June and Saturday 11th JuneLake House, Northington. Two large lakes in Candover Valley with waterfalls, abundant bird life, long landscaped vistas and folly. 1½-acre walled garden. Formal kitchen garden. Picnicking by lakes. 1.30pm – 5.30pm. Adm £4. Plants for sale. Teas.

Sunday 12th June Bramdean House, Bramdean. 6-acre garden on chalk,

famous for mirror-image herbaceous borders. 1-acre kitchen garden features prizewinning vegetables, fruit and flowers. 2pm - 5pm. Adm £4. Plants for sale. Teas.

Wednesday 15th JuneDean House, Kilmeston. 9 acres. Features include; Walled Garden with 135 different

varieties of vegetables. 1500 documented individual plant species and cultivars. 10am – 4pm. Adm £4.50. Plants for sale. Teas.

Saturday 18th JuneHinton Ampner, Alresford. 12 acres include; shrub garden designed by Ralph Dutton, restrained and dramatic bedding and shrub rose border

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Friendly practical advice on design and build

Call John Coomber on 07973 452737

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

Royal hampshire County hospitalWinchester, HampshireTel: 01962 863535

north hants hospitalBasingstoke, HampshireTel: 01256 473202

Alton Community hospitalAlton, HampshireTel: 01420 82811

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

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

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

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

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

Wessex PharmacyBroad Street, Alresford. Tel: 01962 732445

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

Alresford Police Station opening hours

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

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

Emergency only (Ambulance, Fire, Police): tel: 999

Electricity Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a weektel: 08457 708090

Gas Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a weektel: 0800 111 999

Water Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 0845 278 0845Reporting a leak? Then call:tel: 0800 820 999

EmERGEnCy SERVICES

Citizens Advice Bureau outreach Service

Your nearest Citizens Advice Centre is now Winchester.

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

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

[email protected]: 01962 848000Fax: 01962 848005

Alresford and Districtneighbourhood Watch Association

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

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

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

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

ALRESFORD POLICE

SURGERIES & ChEmIStS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tOWn / VILLAGE hALLSWinchester City Council City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJwww.winchester.gov.ukTel: 01962 840222

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

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

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

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new Forest Show 2011

New Forest & Hampshire County Show – 26th to

28th July at New Park, Brockenhurst. This amazing County Show is not to be missed, so get your tickets now before the 20% offer ends on July 11th. Entry for under 5’s is free. There is something for everyone. You will enjoy an exciting packed programme of events, with country pursuits, woodland activities, livestock competitions and equestrian displays. Highlights include the return of Jamie Squibb’s aerobatic motorcycle stunts, the Pony Club Mounted Games and the Dog Agility display to name just a few. Don’t forget the Show jumping competitions for potential Olympic riders and some of the best selection of craftsmen in the UK.

Enjoy tasting the best in the Food Halls and New Forest Experience area, inhale the wonderful scents of the Flower Show and enter the

competition too and name your very own new rose. Go back in time and see the working steam engines or watch the wonder at the terrier and ferret racing and the Heavy Horse Musical Drive. If you love finding a bargain, the Show has over 600 stands for you to browse through and there will be all day entertainment for children in the Heart fun zone as well as a Treasure Trail around the Showground.

New this year a Discovery zone for children, a poultry show and Longdown Dairy farm is providing the Show farm.

Whatever your interests, you are guaranteed to have a great time, so don’t miss it. Look at www.newforestshow.co.uk for information, discounted tickets and the best way to travel to this popular event, by car or let the train take the strain. Tickets also available now by ringing 01590 622409.

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Kites and CoffeeEnjoy an exhibition of

John Browning’s kites and a cup of coffee on

Saturday 25th June 2011, John Pearson Hall at 9.30am onwards. Kites are usually remembered as children’s toys. Children of all ages love kites but there can be much, much more to kites than just toys. In many parts of the world, mostly in the East, kites have great significance. They are deeply ingrained in the culture of many countries. Making and flying kites is seen as a way of life and in such countries as China, Japan, India, Thailand and Indonesia, kites have been very popular for centuries.

Here, kiting became really popular in the 70’s when two-string acrobatic kites appeared. Today, kites made from modern materials are

made and flown with great enthusiasm by thousands of people who flock to kite festivals all over the world.

Whilst modern kites, made from nylon, carbon fibre and all sorts of other materials have developed to become colourful works of great ingenuity, traditional kites made from paper and bamboo still hold a fascination for many people.

Over the years, I have made many modern kites of various designs but I have always had a real fascination for traditional kites made from paper, silk and other natural materials. Working with these materials is an artistic pursuit and the challenge of creating a flying kite gives me great satisfaction.

In aid of the zimpro charity (each £ will be matched by £9 from the European Commission) I shall be having an exhibition of some of my kites in the John Pearson hall on 25th June. Do please come along and see them.

John Browning

Building Services

Alresford Recreation Centre offers free meeting rooms to Alresford residents during the week.

Our large hall can be hired for only £5. If you belong to a local club, society or charity or just

want to arrange a family party, call Steve Meetings now to make a booking. Full bar facilities available.

Why not find out more about:Weddings • Children’s parties • Seminars & Exhibitions • Discos • Family gatherings • Hobby & activity classes

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Over 20 layouts incl Hornby O Gauge, Bowman Livesteam, Triang OO, Minic Motorway, Lionel, Lone-Star OOO, TRIX, Hornby Dublo 2 & 3 rail,Triang TT, Wrenn, MasterModels, Meccano, Lego, Faller, Lima O Gauge

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19TH ALRESFORD FESTIVAL OF TOY TRAINSSATURDAY 18TH JUNE 2011

Perin’s Community School, Alresford, Hampshire. S024 9BS11.00am - 5.00pm - Early entry 9.00am Sales Hall £10.00

80+ SALES TABLES SELLING OLD AND NEW TOY TRAINS

BBQ AND REFRESHMENTS

Adults £5.00, Child £3.00, Family 2+2 £14.00

Bob Leggett.indd 1 23/12/10 11:55:55

Alresford Chamber ofCommerce news

Thank you for your ongoing support. We would like to thank all

members who have renewed their membership recently for their ongoing support in this difficult financial climate. It is greatly appreciated by everyone affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce.

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

Where is the next Chamber Chat to be held?Are you interested in hosting the next ‘Chamber Chat’ in June? If so, please get in touch with us.

Annual General MeetingMany thanks to all who attended the Chamber of Commerce AGM last month.

A heady mix of handmade local chocolates from Debbie at The Alresford Chocolate Company, some hand chosen wines from myself to match said chocolates lead to an enjoyable AGM for all.

We would like to announce for the coming year the Alresford Chamber of Commerce Committee:

New Committee Member Tim Considine - First Option, Alresford

New Committee Member Ann Brown - Cradduck Design, Bishops Sutton

New Committee Member Eddie Rich - Capital Edge, Alresford

Existing Committee MemberMaxine Baughan - Jaga Design, Alresford

Existing Committee MemberAnthony Oxley - Oxleys Bookshop, Alresford

Membership Secretary Mike Dowsett - Service Point, Alresford

Treasurer - Brian Smallman Alresford

Chairman - Simon Evans The Naked Grape, Alresford

Secretary - Liz Brown Old Alresford

Our thanks to Colleen Skinner who steps down from the committee, although Colleen will continue to provide website and social networking assistance.

As ever your views are keenly sought on issues that matter to you, please contact us with any questions, views or opinions at [email protected] or [email protected]

Alresford ShowIf you are a member & would like the chance to have a stall within the ‘Chamber of Commerce’ trade stand at the Alresford Show on Saturday 3rd September please contact us for further details.

A huge thank youA huge thank you to Debbie Carter of The Alresford Chocolate Company for supplying the exquisite handmade chocolates for our AGM.

A huge thank you to Simon Evans of The Naked Grape for supplying the delicious wine & educating us on wines at the AGM.

A huge thank you to Angela Graham of The Swan Hotel for hosting the AGM in the wonderfully refurbished ‘Undercroft’

Free vacancy advertising space to all membersPlease remember that all Chamber of Commerce members have free vacancy advertising space on the Chamber of Commerce website. Email any vacancies you may have to [email protected]

Collated & Written by Liz Brown – Chamber Secretary

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Alresford Surgery news

TelephonesOur telephone lines are open from 8.30am Monday to Friday. The telephones are very busy for the first hour each morning so unless you are calling to make an urgent appointment we suggest you try leaving it until a little later in the day to call when our receptionists will have more time to help with your query.

Patient ForumThe Alresford Surgery Patient Forum met on 10th May. Some of the items discussed at the meeting, to help us develop the services we offer were:

Home visits for blood tests: following cuts to the phlebotomy service routine home visits for blood tests are no longer available. We strongly encourage patients to either come to the surgery or go to the hospital for their blood tests. However, the district nurses are able to visit housebound patients and can take blood samples if required. In case of any problems please contact the surgery.

Website: the meeting was given a brief demonstration of the surgery website. The website

is an excellent source of information regarding the services we offer, current surgery news (subscribers can receive this newsletter direct to their email inbox), repeat prescription requests, travel health information and forms as well as advice on dealing with common ailments. Please take a look!

The next Patient Forum will take place on Tuesday 11th October 2011 at 2pm. Please see our website for more information or to make comments or suggestions.

NHS HealthchecksSome patients will be receiving an invitation to attend for an NHS healthcheck. If you do receive an invitation we strongly recommend that you make an appointment.

The Alresford SurgeryStation Road, Alresford, Hampshire SO249JLTel: 01962 732 345Out of Hours: 0844 8113060

NHS Direct: 0845 46 47

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Sun hill Junior School news Column

Welcome to the Sun Hill Junior column. Over the Spring term

we have been very busy in school completing a variety of activities to enhance our learning and most importantly have fun along the way and would like to share a few of them with you.

Over the past few weeks Sun Hill Junior School participated in the CLIC Sargent practice-a-thon, where we practised and performed to raise money to help children with cancer. Our musicians have raised money by getting people to sponsor them each time they practise and thanks to them we have raised just over £250. Everyone’s hard work was shown in a special assembly to show what they had been practising. We all agree that the practice-a-thon is a wonderful opportunity to raise money for children with cancer in a fun and interesting way. After experiencing this we hope more fundraising activities will be introduced as it really is a fantastic way to do some good.

We continued the music theme and on 1st April Suki Ellis, Ellen Parker, Maya Exelby, Maisie Tween, Trinny Defelice-Hubbard, Izzy Miller and Elosie Connell put on fantastic entertainment at the First Friday Café. The girls were very confident performers and they raised an impressive £31.36 for the PTA, well done! The parents stated that it was lovely to be entertained by the musicians and were delighted to have

such talented players in our school.

Just before Easter, Year 5 visited Basing House to learn more about how the Tudors lived. The day provided lots of different opportunities for investigation! Upon arriving, the group walked past the old mill and river to the site looking for clues of life in Tudor times on the way. Once they reached the site, they went up to the ruins of Basing House which was mostly destroyed in the Civil War. Here they had the opportunity to apply their problem solving skills, and used compasses and clues to pace out and find the different rooms. Although it was very cold they really enjoyed it! After lunch in an open air barn, the children went to a classroom where they looked at real Tudor artefacts and decided what they were made of and used for. After the opportunity to try out Tudor dress it was time to go back to school. Year 5 really enjoyed their day and made fantastic use of their learning back in the classroom.

As part of their Tudor theme, Year 5 have been learning all about the works of William Shakespeare.

To demonstrate this learning, they put on a fantastic performance of Macbeth to the school, with a second performance to their families.The children greatly enjoyed working on the play, as they adapted Shakespeare’s words to produce their very own version. All the hard work put into rehearsals by all of Year 5 truly paid off with a fantastic performance which they are all very proud of.

Reported by Tom Kempster-Courtney and Thomas Dixon

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The Alresford Music Festival gears up to for its second year of success with a great

vibe and eclectic music.

The 2011 Alresford Music Festival is all set to make a big impact in Alresford on Saturday 18th June with a first class music event to suit all tastes. Entering the second year of the festival, plans are in place to create an event that takes this ‘community festival’ concept to another level.

In 2010 Alresford saw the first Alresford Music Festival come to town when, despite a few early hurdles, the event was deemed a great success. Since then the organisers have

A L R E S F O R DMUSIC FESTIVAL 2011

been hard at it taking on all the lessons learned last year and creating a bigger and better music festival for Alresford.

The 2011 Alresford Music Festival is headlining with the 90s Britpop band “Dodgy”, best known for their hit single “Good Enough” and accompanied by a host of top music from around the region ensuring another fantastic day out for all the family.

The festival will feature two stages of music with bands alternating between them to keep the music flowing. The full line-up includes Dodgy, ‘til Dusk, Reactor 1, Pressgang, Denovo, Hattie Jacques’ Playlist, Jambo Reign, The

Audio Guns, The Skore, Karma Sun, Hendrix gets the Horne, Ben Goddard, The Elizans, North Drive, Capital X and RattleWreck. And, as with any good festival, there will be a good supply of local food outlets, a large beer tent and other traders to keep the crowd entertained through the day. The younger members of the audience have not been forgotten either with a children’s Glade area which will offer an assortment of fun stuff to do and keep them amused right through the day.

The Alresford Music Festival line-up gets under way at mid-day (gates open from 11 am) and will run through to midnight finishing with a

fantastic light show. This not-for-profit event takes places at Perins playing field and will be supporting this year’s worthy causes, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Alresford Youth Association.

Alresford IT specialist, First Option, has again offered up financial sponsorship for the festival - who could miss their fantastic banners draped over their office on Jacklyn's Lane – and they are joined by new sponsors Defensa International and a host of local contributors in the “Friends of the Festival”.

First dreamed up in 2007 by Alresford resident Ken Veitch as an idea to raise money for

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street act mixing comedy, stunts, clowning, audience participation and circus tricks. Also new for 2011 is the ‘Mini Mic’ stage. This will give children aged 5 to 12 years the opportunity to showcase what they have learned during the day. With 10 slots available for 2 minutes each, the children will have the chance to ‘sign up and show-off’ in front of friends and family.

Ample parking is available for the festival in Alresford though organisers are keen to encourage festival goers to leave their cars at home. Those who need to drive will be directed to the available spaces as they arrive in the town. Disabled parking for Blue Badge holders will be available on the Perins site.

Whilst music festival tickets will be available to buy on the day, those in the know suggest you should buy in advance to save queuing. A separate entrance will be available for ticket holders and wristbands will be issued at the gate for repeat entry.

Ticket prices have been reduced from last year to make the festival even more affordable to all. The standard adult price is now just £15 per person with concessions available to students and anyone under 18 year olds, families, groups and disabled festival goers.

The festival organisers are still looking to recruit more volunteers to help with the event on the day. Anyone interested should contact the operations director Laura Stagg on [email protected] or click on the Volunteers button on the website.

• Gates open from 11am to midnight• Headline act “Dodgy”• Two stages of live music • Children’s Glade area• New pricing structure and lower prices• Locally produced foods• Big-top beer tent with locally brewed beers and wines• Local traders for arts and crafts• Free parking

local charities, the Alresford Music Festival is based on the concept of the 3 yearly Eric Clapton Crossroads Festivals benefiting good causes, Veitch thought the idea should be applied here in the UK, and here in Alresford. Teaming up with fellow musician Brian Hayward they researched how to make the dream a reality and now four years on we are mightily glad they did!

The festival ’s catering stall holders will include plenty of local produce with Cresson Creative, cooking up a delicious meat and vegetarian barbecue, Bangkok Brasserie offering some great Thai cuisine, Loaded Skins for hot jacket potato delights, and Jose Burts spicing things up with their fantastic Mexican menu. Other stall holders include MooMix, Candy Corner, Lilac Daisy Bakery, Luvskin and Pickled Green Clothing making up a lively array of food and great local products.

The other essential for any festival – the beer tent – will not go unnoticed! The big-top circus style tent will be serving many of the local beers and wines that have recently put Hampshire on the brewers map.

The children’s Glade area will include entertainment from Perins Fun Camp with games, face painting and crafts available for 2 to 8 year olds, plus we're pleased to announce that this year we'll be introducing Aqua zorbing and the excellent Two Man Tent Show - an amazing

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THIS YEARS CONFIRMED LINE UPDodgy

til Dusk, Reactor 1

PressGang, Denovo,

Hattie Jacques' Playlist,

Jambo Reign,

The Audio Gun's,

The Skore, Karma Sun,

Hendrix gets the Horne,

Ben Goddard, The Elizans,

RattleWreck

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First OptionDefensa International

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beaver Scout Group6-8 yrs Mondays, Cub Scouts 8-10 yrs Tuesdays, Scouts 10-14 yrs

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

Wildflowers Parent Child GroupAt Wildflowers children’s imagination is expanded; their curiosity deepened and their motivation to learn nurtured in nature. Here, children learn effortlessly whilst moving, exploring and using all of their senses, guided by sensitive and engaged educators who support their development of physical, emotional, social and cognitive abilities. From 10.30 am and 12.30 pm in Kilmeston Village Hall. Contact: Helena NilssonTel: +44 (0)1962 [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Mothers and others toddler GroupMonday 1.00 - 3.00. Children under 5

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

with parent/carer. Gospel Hall, Four Marks Mondays 1-3pm under 5'sContact Ruth on: 01962 773482

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

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

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

Sunbeams Childrens CenterAt Sunhill Junior School Sunbeams is here to give children the best possible start in life by supporting mums, dads and anyone caring for children aged 0 to 5 years. Services will be delivered within the centre building and out in the wider community at various venues. Rhyme Time 0 to 2 year olds group at 9.30 - 10am. 2 to 4 year olds at 10.30 - 11.15am. Sun Lane, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9NB T: 01962 736852. [email protected]/sunbeams-cc

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I was recently at a parents’ evening where the delights of the English Baccalaureate were being explained. It would seem that the top set would have no problem in achieving this qualification, which would be more than useful to them en

route to becoming ‘a doctor’, which was the example given.

The middle band would easily obtain this qualification if they were willing to take a language at GCSE, but if they chose not to, it might have a direct effect on them getting a university place. So, in essence, those with the Baccalaureate would stand a far greater chance of getting in than those without, but we weren’t to worry…

Then the options for the other sets were apparently ‘vocational’ courses at Eastleigh College or Sparsholt, where the course in animal husbandry was described as ‘the care of fluffy animals’.And there we have it, draw what analogies you will. The three ages of man, the class system, square pegs into round holes?

Let’s be clear: there have always been people who are overtly academic, and yes, through hard work and innate ability, they may well find their way into the ‘professions’. Likewise, there are those who, whilst they may not be in the top set, go on to have very successful careers in a myriad of fields, vocational and otherwise.

But what really gets me is the way in which the vocational courses, the trades, crafts and the ‘arts’ for that matter, are so often denigrated by those who consider them worthless, and worse still, who consider themselves superior because they are academic. Why do some hold with that attitude? The ‘care of fluffy animals’ is a case in point. Perhaps there is a lack of understanding that in Hampshire there are indeed animals to be looked after, whether it be tigers at Marwell, the occupants of fisheries, or horses, sheep, or cattle. It may be worth mentioning that there are acres of woodland and shoots to manage, let alone the large arable estates.

Ah, I hear you say, but there’s no money in agriculture and they are subsidiary careers. Comparatively that may be true, but there are plenty of people on the 6.10 a.m. Winchester to Waterloo who are coming to the end of a six-month contract with little hope of getting another, wishing they had a ‘skill’ to fall back on. Despite the differential in financial remuneration, are those of us that work in the ‘trades’ on the whole more content than those on the commute I wonder?

Here we get into deep water: it’s easy to stereotype the working demographic, when loving or loathing what you do on a daily basis occurs across the spectrum. But can it still be that to say ‘I work in

UP thE ARtS AnD thE CAREOF FLUFFy AnImALS

London’ continues to be one of the benchmarks of success, proof that you have ‘achieved’, whilst the vocations, trades, crafts, call them what you will, and the arts, for some are still considered a stigma, proof that you haven’t? In an area such as this are we still categorised by what we do, where we live and what we drive - and if so is that not a tad tragic? Yet when it comes to maintaining or improving the major financial investments that are a car and property, it is these trades that are called upon. If one can afford the very latest luxury car, it takes a specialist mechanic to make sure it always runs properly. And who do you call when you want to make improvements to your house? Ghost Busters? No. It will be any one of the highly skilled tradesmen that we have locally. Their craftsmanship will ensure your investment can only improve long-term, probably more reliably than any banker, currently at least.

With these habitual attitudes to the vocational careers, and with prevailing economic strife making apprenticeship schemes difficult to implement, some skills are under threat, and a few, such as flint walling and thatching, traditional to Hampshire, may soon peter out altogether.

The arts as a career choice are often pilloried, with those going to drama or art colleges seen as ‘copping out’. Yet we consume the arts daily through magazines, radio, television, cinema, books and the internet, on a massive scale .We will happily travel, sometimes thousands of miles, to visit the famous galleries of the world and the lovely Colin Firth got more airtime than Libya post the Oscars. I realise one can count the number of phenomenally successful actors on one hand, but the same applies to accountants, lawyers and architects: can you name them all?

Not all of us are destined for greatness but some of those who have achieved it, in a diversity of careers, have come from deprived and ill-educated backgrounds: it was not the A* that got them to the pinnacle but rather creative thought, drive and determination.

With an ideology that’s so ingrained, it’s hard to say whether society can break with the notion of the arts and vocational courses being inferior. We may appear to celebrate diversity in talents and abilities, but do we in reality? Let’s hope our educators really will strive to walk the walk as well as talk the talk, and gain the freedom genuinely to celebrate and actively support that diversity.

Up the arts and care of fluffy animals, I say!What do you think?

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The British watercress season got off to a flying start with record crowds attending this year’s Annual Watercress Festival on Sunday (May 15). For the eighth year the small market town of Alresford and

‘capital of the Watercress world’ hosted the festival to celebrate the start of the new watercress season which runs from May to October. Sales of the quintessential English crop have already been boosted by the current hot spell with an increase of more than 30% on last year but with the new season now officially underway, and more hot weather forecast watercress sales are expected to be well up on last year.

Charles Barter of the Watercress Alliance, the main sponsor of the Festival said: “It was a tremendously successful day, attracting a record breaking crowd of up to 15,000 compared to last year’s 12,000. The Festival is a fantastic event that’s now highly recognised in the food calendar – it just seems to get bigger and better every year. Watercress is an important crop for both Hampshire and Dorset with the majority of UK watercress beds found in these two counties. Bumper sales will inevitably boost these areas’ economies. ”

The highlight for many was the annual contest to find the World Watercress Eating Champion, which this year attracted 18 entrants, with five of those being last minute entries. After a series of heats, the final victor was Rajesh Peter who has lived in Alresford for a year and a half but who was originally from India. The housekeeper and chef for Meon Valley MP, George Hollingbery, managed to consume two 80g bags of watercress in just 59.20 seconds. He failed, however, to break the record set at last year’s festival by local builder Sam Batho, of 49.62 seconds. Sam was unable to defend his title as he is currently on honeymoon in Mauritius and his new wife refused to delay their trip!

Rajesh was a late entry who had not planned to enter the competition but on seeing how fun it all looked plucked up the courage to put his name down. He said that he ‘loves the Festival and English people and enjoyed the atmosphere of the crowd’. Although a chef, Rajesh admitted that he hadn’t really eaten much watercress before but that now he has been initiated into the unique taste he will use it more in his recipes!The competition was one of the highlights of the day, but

there were many other activities on offer. TV celebrity and food writer, Sophie Grigson demonstrated some delicious recipes she had developed especially for the festival, naturally featuring watercress. There were also a series of cookery demonstrations by local chefs including Andy MacKenzie, Executive Head Chef at Lainston House Hotel in Winchester, and Cresson Creative’s Jennifer Laing, treating the crowds to a range of other watercress dishes. The spectacular festival cavalcade, which was led by the King and Queen of Watercress brought the first watercress of the season into the town while Hampshire Farmers’ Market showcased the best of local produce with other local companies highlighting the versatility of the crop. Watercress scones, watercress pesto, watercress burgers and watercress sausages were just a few of the goods on offer.

Sophie Grigson presented this year’s Watercress Festival Food Awards. These recognise the innovative way producers are working to include watercress in their recipes and products.Winners on the day included The Courtyard Tea Rooms in Alresford who scooped the prize for the Most Innovative Watercress Product with their savoury choux pastry filled with watercress and cream cheese.

Sole Butchers, Alresford’s local family butcher, was awarded the Best Traditional Watercress Product prize for their delicious watercress and beer sausages. And the winner of the Best Overall Product was Bowtell’s Farm Shop with their mouth-watering watercress soup. Bowtell’s source all their ingredients for their products from within a 10 mile radius of Alresford. Watercress is one of our original superfoods and is brimming with more than 15 essential vitamins and minerals. Gram for gram, watercress contains more vitamin C than oranges, more calcium than milk and more iron than spinach. New research also shows it is emerging as an important player in the field of cancer prevention.

The event is organised by New Alresford Town Council, The Watercress Alliance (made up of Alresford Salads, Vitacress Salads and The Watercress Company), Alresford Chamber of Commerce, The Hampshire Farmers’ Markets, independent specialist shops and a host of other community groups.

WAtERCRESS FEStIVAL 2011ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL WATERCRESS FESTIVAL HERALDS THE START OF A BUMPER SEASON FOR WATERCRESS GROWERS


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32 Clubs & Societies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cLuBs & socIetIes

sPorts cLuBs

zumba Classes Tuesdays 8 - 9 pm Alresford Community Centre; Wednesdays 7.45-8.45pm Bishops Sutton Village Hall; Thursdays 1.45-2.45pm Ropley Village Hall. £5 Just come and enjoy! For further details contact Sue Russell on [email protected] or visit www.zumba-around-winchester.com or tel 07947410394

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

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

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

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

Karate Club Tel: 01420 [email protected]

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

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

Alresford Rugby Clubwww.alresfordrfc.org [email protected]

Alresford tennis ClubHoward Lewis - Tel: 01962 733818

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

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

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

Chawton Park Indoor Bowls ClubSix rinks available throughout the year. Information from Centre Manager. Chawton Park Road, Alton, GU34 1RQ Tel: 01420 541546

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salsa in Alresford Community CentreBeginners LA Style Salsa 7.45 till 9.15pm. Level 1 and 2 Improvers LA Style. 9.00pm till 10.30pm. Level 1 and 2 welcome to come from 7.45pm to warm up etc. No extra charge. Freestyle dancing 10.30 till 11pm. £40 for course (8 weeks). See www.unannounced.net or Tel: 07915 645418

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

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

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

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



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Ok so was last months walk a little long? Well here’s one that is just an amble, under four miles and great for kids and dogs.

Park in Alresford, Alrebury Park or Perins. From Alrebury Park walk out onto The Avenue, turn left and walk down to the crossroads, turn left into The Dean. From Perins car park, walk out to the same crossroads and walk straight across.

Once at the bottom of The Dean follow the river path ahead of you to the Fulling Mill. Turn left here and take the path that runs across the front of the cottage and out onto the Pinglestone road.

Turn right here and follow the road to the end where there is a fork in the road.

Take the left fork and walk just past St.Mary's Church, Old Alresford. The pavement will end here so cross over and pick up the footpath to your left.

Follow this path until you see a little path in the grass on the left, cross over here and follow the narrow road that runs along the left side of the green past the swings. Keep left and continue past the farm to your left and houses to

JUnE WALKyour right; the road will end and you will see a track directly in front of you.

Follow this track until you come to the first track on your left, turn left and follow this to the very end where it meets a road.

At the road turn right, walk around the bend and you will see a farm gate on your left with a footpath sign hidden in the hedge, the gate is usually open. Walk into the field and up the hill. Once at the top you will have lovely views of Alresford and it’s a good place for a picnic; if not continue down and out of the field to the road at the bottom.

Cross the road and follow the footpath, (not the drive) down the field in front of you. Once at the base of the hill, turn left and follow the footpath as it drops down to the Eel House. Continue along this path and you will come to a turning on your right into Alrebury Park or continue past here and you will find yourself at the bottom of the Dean once more.

Gill Grant.

Fulling Mill, Alresford

St.Mary's C

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The Eel House



Spring is in the air and the sunshine seems to be with us. It is now that all the advantages of living near the coast come into their own as our minds start drifting towards days on the beach.

It is at times like these that we realise just how important it is to make sure that children and water equals fun and excitement and not fear and panic.

From the moment they are born babies have a natural affinity with water. Having been in the womb for nine months babies have an innate ability to move freely in an aquatic environment. Re-introducing them to the water during the early stages of life provides an atmosphere of relaxation where they feel reconnected to the womb. Sharing this feeling with mum and dad often develops a deeper level of bonding through the sharing of a whole new experience in a trusting setting.

Ensuring that your child feels comfortable and confident in the water from a young age is the first step towards learning to swim – an invaluable life skill. A well structured pre-

school swimming class will not only teach your child how to swim but will also impart a level of respect and discipline around water, equipping parent and baby with key life saving skills in a way that is fun and engaging. Ideally small class sizes and warm water (at least 32°C) are paramount to the right learning environment.

Life is constantly a voyage of discovery; for a baby in the water this can mean:• Developingmotorcontrol, agility, co-ordination and balance• Findingandstrengthening muscles, ligaments, heart and lungs• Socialstimulationwith other children and adults

For baby out of the water, swimming can improve appetite and sleep patterns as well as instilling in baby how to share toys and take turns. And just as important as baby, is mum and dad. Lots of skin to skin contact helps deepen bonds and often gives parents added confidence with their baby in the water in a social environment that allows them to meet new people whilst having fun.

It’s all about confidence and having fun!

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hampshire mum

A fall does it not? You know when you get an idea and attached to it is the phrase ‘what can possibly go wrong?’

Well, it was an unseasonably warm Saturday, Star I and two chums had been bemoaning the fact that the local hills no longer presented any challenge to their long boarding prowess.

Lovely friend and I had already debated the fact that our offspring were, despite being banned from the roads, keen to emulate the antics of their U-Tube San Francisco long boarding heroes. It would only be a matter of time before they too were weaving in and out of the traffic down hills various, all a bit too much for our local market town we thought and anyway if we didn’t take the matter in hand there was bound to be an accident before long...

Awash with local knowledge as to the whereabouts of the best, virtually traffic free, hills and keen to gain maximum ‘Cool Mum’ points I suggested a trip to local chocolate box thatched village where there are three perfect slopes. And so it was that Star I, two chums and Star II packed all their gear into the Trusty Renault and I found space for water, flapjack and...plasters just in case.

We parked on a tree lined hill, ‘Blimey Mum we’re not boarding down here, it’s suicidal!!’ As they donned helmets and pads I instructed them that the second more gentle incline was about a quarter of a mile away up the hill and at the end of a tarmac track, so away the scooted. Meanwhile Star I, keen to be in on the act, had so much protective gear on he resembled an animated member of the Terracotta Army. With skate board under arm Star II manfully followed on until the lay of the land was flat enough for the virgin run.

“I’m just going to sit on it Mum, why does it keep going into the stingers?

Unbeknown to us Star I had been ‘repairing’ said skateboard to the point where one wheel was jammed on a permanent course...to the left. We tried all sorts of techniques, leaning to the right, tilting the board slightly, all to no avail, into the stinging nettles we went repeatedly. Meanwhile Star I and two chums had returned, “That was rubbish Mum, thought you said there were good hills here”. The word ‘ungrateful’ sprang to mind but not before Chum One saved the day by saying, “Yeah but this one looks more like it!!”

The words “Oh be careful...” hung in the air as he sped off down the hill to our right. Now I have to say that this hill was a little steeper than I had imagined, Chum One rapidly picked up an alarming amount of speed that made the board wobble and it was only due to the lane flattening out at the bottom and then rising sharply that Chum One, now whooping with delight,was able to stop. Star I announced, “Well I’m not doing that”. Star II, although significantly younger, adopted a macho pose and said “Yeah me neither”.

PRIDE COmES BEFORE...However Chum Two was not prepared to be outdone and amid cries of “No I don’t think you should!”, set off down the hill. The combination of gradient, and lightness of frame meant Chum Two quickly picked up speed, reaching maximum velocity a little way from the bottom where there was some gravel to be negotiated; apparently…the board became uncontrollable. Star I said solemnly, “That’s because they’re the wrong wheels.”

What followed was a fall of spectacular proportions. Chum Two rolled and tumbled with great momentum; had this been gymnastics it would have been 10s all

round. Unfortunately there was no soft landing.

I felt sure we were looking at compound fractures at the very least as I sprinted off down the hill but mercifully no, our brave little friend, it appeared, had all the attributes of a rubber ball both physically and mentally. Having checked the movement in all extremities it was clear there were no fractures just cuts and grazes and the howling had given way to bouts of laughter. As the others arrived I propped him up on his board and elevated the cut leg on a pile of boarding helmets and then sprinted back (in very inappropriate shoes) some quarter of a mile to get the Trusty Renault.

Screeching to a halt at the scene I was met with uncontrollable guffawing, “You should have seen yourself running Mum all we could see was your head bobbing up and down above the hedge, classic!!” Ummmm very amusing, little did they know I was now in panic mode. I mean why was there so little blood, not that I’m desperate for copious red stuff, but with a fall like that should there not have been more?

Then I had a Spielberg moment, you know when the sky rapidly recedes behind you, two horrors occurred to me. One:dear Chum Two may have internal bleeding behind the knee and two: the lovely parents of said Chum were due to go away on a very special celebratory weekend the following day ...but if hospital was needed?! AND this is all my fault!!!!

Burly Chum One lifted Chum Two into the front of the Trusty Renault and managed to crack his head on the side of the car as well; great let's add in a bit of concussion for good measure. Stars I and II threw all boards and clobber in the boot and reached for the flapjack whilst I administered damp tissues to wounds various and phoned lovely friend saying we were coming back, no need to worry but did she have an ice pack handy. Then off we screeched leaving ‘Cool Mum’ points spinning in the dust.

As it happened it was lucky escapes all round; robust Chum Two after major TLC from mum was absolutely fine, lovely friends got away for their weekend and I regained my title as ‘crap parent’.

Excellent.

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very reasonable prices, and courteous friendly service from people you can trust in your homeHere's why one of Alresford's most trusted carpet cleaning companies is cleaning local, neighbours carpets for a fraction of the normal cost.

Dear Alresford Forum Reader. Value conscious local residents love a

great deal. If you need your carpets cleaned

and are looking for an award-winning company who will arrive on time, will be courteous, respectful and above all trustworthy - then you're invited to take advantage one of the three extraordinary value, high quality, carpet and upholstery cleaning deals we're offering new customers -- because we want to give you the chance to get to know our service and to find out how impressively new, fresh and bright your carpets will look when cleaned and freshened by The Carpet Care People.

UpholsteryWe specialise in cleaning and refreshing three piece suites (at our current offer price of £97). Fabric Master, our special upholstery and cleaning system is safe, gentle and very effective. Fibres are restored to their original beauty and softness - you'll see!

CurtainsOur new curtain cleaning service is carried out in your home, right where they hang. It's a fuss-free way to have your curtains cleaned and refreshed and is often the 'finishing touch' to spring cleaning a room!

Our approach is simple:We are proud to run a celebrated professional carpet and upholstery cleaning business, and we insist on providing you with good old-fashioned service and value.

Call now and find out why our award-winning service is probably the most requested carpet cleaning in the local area. The next thing for you to do is call us on 01962 690 005 - we'll welcome your call, answer your questions and take care of everything for you.

Tel: 01962 690 005FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Here's a selection of frequently asked questions, especially for you sceptics (you know who you are). 1. When you say 'carpet' what do you mean? We mean average size areas, say 10x12ft ish. But we don't quibble if the area is a little larger - it's all done on fairness really. 2. Do you move furniture? Our pricing policy reflects the time it takes to clean working around furniture, rather than moving it. That said, we are for example, happy to move your three piece suite backwards and forwards cleaning under it and replacing it back into position. What we don't price into the job at these discount prices is moving large pieces of furniture like bookcases, sideboards or wardrobes. Similarly we are not insured to move electrical items, in particular flat-screen TVs. Again we apply common sense and fairness to the situation and inevitably we do end up moving some furniture around, even at these discount prices. 3. Are there any 'hidden extra costs' The prices quoted above are fully-inclusive and are the actual prices you will pay.

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Have any three ofyour carpets cleaned for just £87 total!

Deal 2Have your three piece suite freshened up for just £97!

Deal 3Have any three carpets and your three piece suite freshened up for just £167!

SUPER-FAST 15 MINUTES DRYING

Fabulous Clean Carpets

FULL OFFER PRICE LIST Carpet Price Carpet Price Carpet Price Carpet Price Carpet Price 1 £47 2 £67 3 £87 4 £107 5 £127

Fabulous Clean Carpetsvery reasonable prices, and courteous friendly service from people you can trust in your home

Dear Stockbridge Forum Reader,

Value conscious local residents love a great deal.

If you need your carpets cleaned and are looking for an award-winning company who will arrive on time, will be courteous, respectful and above all trustworthy --- then you’re invited to take

advantage of one of the three extraordinary value, high quality, carpet and upholstery cleaning deals we’re offering new customers this month - -- because we want to give

you the chance to get to know our service and to find out how impressively new, fresh and bright your carpets will look when cleaned and freshened by The Carpet Care People.

Our approach is simple:We are proud to run a

celebrated professional carpet and upholstery cleaning business, and we insist on providing you with good old-fashioned service and value.Call now and find out why

our award-winning service is probably the most requested carpet cleaning in the local Stockbridge areaThe next thing for you to do

is call us on 01962 690 005 - we’ll welcome your call, answer your questions and take care of everything for you.

Here’s why one of the Stockbridges’ most trusted carpet cleaning companies

is cleaning local, near-neighbours carpets for a

fraction of the normal cost

Tel 01962 690 005

Deal 1:Have any three of your carpets cleaned for just £97 total!

Deal 2:Have your 3 piece suite freshened up for just £97!

Deal 3:Have any 3 carpets and your 3 piece suite freshened up for just £177!3 G

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Winner

The Carpet Care People

Frequently Asked Questions Here’s a selection of frequently asked questions especially for you sceptics (you know who you are). 1. When you say ‘carpet’ what do you mean? We mean average size areas, say 10x12ft ish. But we don’t quibble if the areas are a little larger - it’s all done on fairness really. 2. Do you move furniture? Our pricing policy reflects the time it takes to clean working around furniture, rather than moving it. That said, we are for example, happy to move your three piece suite backwards and forwards cleaning under it and replacing it back into position. What we don’t price into the job at these discount prices is moving large pieces of furniture like bookcases, sideboards or wardrobes. Similarly we are not insured to move electrical items, in particular flat-screen tvs. Again we apply common sense and fairness to the situation and inevitable we do end up moving some furniture around, even at these discount prices. 3. Are there any ‘hidden’ extra costs? The prices quoted above are fully-inclusive and are the actual prices you will pay.

Upholstery we specialise in cleaning and refreshing 3 piece suites (at our current offer price of £97). Fabric Master, our special upholstery and cleaning system is safe, gentle, and very effective. Fibres are restored to their original beauty and softness - you’ll see!

SUPER-FAST 15 MINUTES DRYING

1 £57 2 £77 3 £97 4 £117 5 £137Carpet Price Carpet Price Carpet Price Carpet Price Carpet PriceFull Offer Price List

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CLOS DU mARQU ISFREnCh PAntRyCLOS DU MARQUIS FRENCH PANTRY AND COOKERY SCHOOL IS noW oPEn

The French Pantry has food chosen and prepared by French chefs. Our products have been selected from the cream of the best artisans in France. We have a great selection of French cheeses; French vin de pays

of great taste and value will be available too. In addition, we have a small, but different and delicious range of frozen dishes made in our kitchen, by Germain Marquis. We have carefully chosen and prepared our dishes according to the original French recipes. No more tasteless bogus cassoulet looking like baked beans and sausage! There will be delicious freshly baked bread on the premises, all at French prices!

French Hampers and Picnic BasketsWe have an exciting new range of French hampers and picnic baskets. We are proposing alternative and authentic French hampers which will tempt the most blasé. Our delicious produce has been enjoyed for centuries by French gourmets. These hampers are complemented by superb wines from the South West of France.

French Cookery CoursesLearn how to prepare French food from the frog's mouth. Our cookery school is based on a maximum of 6/8 persons at any one time. All courses are hands on and of two and a half hours duration. The lessons have been designed by our very own Chef Germain Marquis and suitable for all ages, male and female. Everyone is welcome at our cookery courses.

Our online boutiqueWe will be selling all our products on our website www.closdumarquis.co.uk Our success is based on uncompromising French traditions and attitudes toward food, that only French people know from childhood.

“A French food experience at French prices!”We are open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am until 5.30 pm. Sunday: 10am until 2pm

Book signing - Saturday 4th of JuneAt the Clos du Marquis - French Gourmet Pantry. Signing of the book “Rogue Male” by Roger Field & Geoffrey Gordon-Creed DSO,MC. Death and Seduction in WWII with Mister Major Geoff. Roger Field will be signing the book from 11am followed by a food tasting.

Clos Du Marquis wins Test Valley Tourism Business of the Year Award

We are delighted to have been awarded Test Valley Tourism Business of the Year Award by Test Valley Borough Council.

CLOS DU MARQUISA30 London Road, Between Stockbridge and Sutton ScotneySO20 6DE T: 01264 810 738 E:closdumarquis@

btinternet.com

www.closdumarquis.co.uk

Clos du MarquisFrance on your doorstep

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www.thewessexcentre.co.uk [email protected] | 01962 797259 | Sparsholt College, Winchester, SO21 2NF

Fish and Game Experience

There will also be an exciting cookery demonstration and delicious tasting session on the day.

Join us for an exciting family-friendly tour to see how we rear Trout and Venison, following its course from farm to plate.

Date: Sunday 17th July 2011 Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm OR 12.00pm - 3.00pm Venue: Westley Court, Sparsholt College Prices: Adult £10.00, Child £7.50 (under 12yrs) Booking: Essential.

To book your tickets please contact a member of The Wessex Conference Centre team on 01962 797259

Fresh produce for sale!

music festival for North East Hampshire’s Bourne and Test Valleys. Valley Music will bring a packed three-day programme of traditional song, bands, dance and workshops to the beautiful village of St Mary Bourne in just under 30 days time.

The family festival, which will run from June 24 to 26 2011, will take place in venues including the village’s historic church, large community hall and a specially erected tent site near the war memorial.

St Peter's Bell Ringers will kick off a special celebration of English music on the Friday, introducing performances

Countdown begins to Hampshire’s first Valley Music festival

The countdown has begun to the first ever folk-inspired

Countdown to hampshire's first Valley music Festival

from local schoolchildren along with award-winning folk duo Belshazzar's Feast among others.

Highlights of Saturday’s events include master classes on some of Britain’s most fabled instruments including the bagpipes, the hurdy gurdy and the fiddle, a performance from Hampshire vocal harmony group Craig Morgan Robson and an evening dance with English folk band Blowzabella.

Sunday’s programme focuses on world music, with performances from Uganda’s Mityana Choir, samba, African drumming and a Bollywood disco. Many events are free.

Valley Music founder Mary Childs said: “As the big

weekend gets closer and closer, the village is becoming increasingly excited about hosting our first ever music festival. We hope families will come from all over Hampshire and our neighbouring counties to help us celebrate the musical heritage of the British Isles and countries around the world.”

Tickets are already on sale and vary in price. Discounts are available if you buy before June 1. For more information about Valley Music including ticket costs go to www.valleymusic.org.uk or call Mary Childs on 01264 738400 or 07721 866434. To book, call Anvil Arts on 01256 844244 or [email protected].


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Clos du MarquisFrance on your doorstep

T: 01264 810 738

E:closdumarquis@

btinternet.com

www.closdumarquis.co.uk

Recipe supplied

and sponsored by

Germain Marquis

of Clos du Marquis

Restaurant, French

Pantry and

Cookery School

ingredients / Method

Buy a loaf of good country bread, around 450g, short and fat. Buy some delicious mixed salad greens. Make or buy some grilled vegetables. You may buy cut frozen vegetables like mixed pepper, aubergine, courgettes etc, but dry them in a kitchen cloth before using them. Braised small fennels are exquisite. Make your own mayonnaise or buy a good shop brand (but it is best ready made). Mix the mayonnaise with different flavours; it is a good way to get rid of all the half full jars of sauces you may have collected over the last few months.

Put the grilled vegetables into a bowl, sprinkle with olive oil and a touch of ground coriander or cumin. Alternatively add a little pesto, salt/pepper and some chilli for heat, but be careful! Spread over a baking tray and cook at 180°C until very lightly grilled. Toast some slices of bread (1 per person for each tartine). Spread the toasts with a mixture of mayonnaise and English mustard, then put a few slices of saucisson (salami), cooked ham or cold roast beef on top. Place a small portion of grilled vegetables over the meat. Toss some salad with a good dressing and arrange on the plate and then add some thin slices of pear, a sprig of rosemary, some black olives or thin slices of blood orange.

DEL IC IOUS SUmmER

t A R t I n E SWITH SUMMER COMING, LET’S ENJOY SOME FOOD TO PREPARE US FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON! FORGET ALL THE STRESS AND BE INFORMAL. MOST IMPORTANT: BE CREATIVE, DON’T BE SCARED, IT IS SUMMER AFTER ALL! - GERMAIN, CLOS DU MARQUIS

Why not try some other combinations:Spread some fig chutney on the toast, then add some thin slices of chicken breast, cover with camembert and toast in the oven, arrange on a plate with ribbons of courgettes.

Mayonnaise and curry based sauce with tuna flakes or sardines, grilled vegetables, tapenade and shredded mint.

Grilled slice of tuna (rare) with diced tomato quickly pan fried and then add a good dressing with slivers of parmesan on top.

The combinations are endless, remember what you love on holidays, and mix it, invent, play. Terrine and pates, fresh asparagus, artichokes, tapenades, few slices of cold roast beef and horseradish of course!

Buy only one large good quality French cheese, runny and so appetising! Most important, have everything on the table, add some flowers. This meal is a feast, let your guests enjoy and relax without running to the kitchen every five minutes. That is the meaning of having some great tartines.A couple of bottles of rose wine and you are already on your holidays!

Most ingredients are available at the French Pantry.

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Afternoon teA SpeciAl

2 rounds of finger sandwiches2 freshly baked scones with Jam & cream

choice of 2 homemade cakes

£12.50 with this coupon

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Bespoke Wedding CatererWe’ll ensure that we tailor everything as you want, just the way you would want it.

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Serving 2 course lunches Monday to saturday £6.95

in addition to our regular lunchtime menu

Bring the kids, large garden with trampolines etc. Friendly dogs welcome.

Enjoy 2 main courses any time (not Sunday lunch) for £15.00

from a special menu!!

Fancy something informal - Why not get together and have a B.B.Q party?

The best traditional Sunday lunch,

booking a must!! served from 12 till 2pm choice of 4 roasts

The Cricketers, Jacklyns Lane, Alresford, Hants, SO24 9LW

Tel: 01962 732463www.cricketersalresford.co.uk




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Steven Baker FurnitureT a b l e s o f D i s t i n c t i o n

The English Oak Trestle TableThis table has been made from some recently acquired ancient oak timbers, due to limited supply this is a rare opportunity for someone who appreciates this stunning old oak to commission a table to be created of your choice Beautiful bespoke handcrafted tables, chairs and furniture made to order

Folly Farm, Crawley, Winchester, Hants, SO21 2PH Tel: 01962 776687 www.bespokeoaktables.com

OPEN MONDAy TO SATURDAy 9AM - 5PM

We supply teak furniture sourced from sustainable forests. We will be at Alresford Agricultural Show on

Saturday 3rd September 2011

Telephone: 01962 866633 for an appointment to visit our warehouse www.thompsons.uk.com

THOMPSONS OF WINCHESTER





SITUATIONS WANTED SituationS oFFered

Experienced, qualified book-keeper Seeks part-time position with a friendly, local company. Experienced in computerised book-keeping (Sage, Key Accounts etc), VAT, payroll, management reporting, online HMRC filing and banking.Excellent references.

Please contact Tara on 01962 732622 or [email protected]

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

UCATH VENNU - FREELANCE PAAll Administration, Book-Keeping &

Secretarial Work Undertaken Fully Qualified with 20+ years’ Experience High Quality, Confidential Professional

Service Competitive Rates References Available

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Folly Farm, Crawley, Winchester, Hants, SO21 2PH Tel: 01962 776687 www.bespokeoaktables.com

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We offer a full measuring, manufacturing and installation service for all types of high quality blinds and awnings including:

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