STOCKBRIDGE FORUM ISSUE 25

Community news & events

Local entertainment

Church services

Useful information

Clubs and societies

Local businesses

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Houghton Broughton Leckford Longstock Chilbolton King’s Somborne Horsebridge The Wallops Crawley Sparsholt Wherwell

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Welcome to the Stockbridge Forum. We have changed the face of the

Forum considerably over recent months and hope that you enjoy the new additions to the magazine.

Within the pages you will now find a monthly recipe, a children’s activity corner (this month is Dinosaur month!).

We would like to include a local walk each month and would therefore greatly appreciate submissions from our readers. Do you have a favourite local walk that you would like to share? Please send it via email or post and you may see it in print!

Likewise, we would appreciate local photographs from keen photographers that would make an exciting front cover. Do you have an eye for a beautiful picture? If so, please send us your digital files to [email protected]. We can’t guarantee that we will use any of the images sent to us, but if we do, they will be credited on this page.

The Forum team are constantly working hard to provide a good quality, informative and interesting magazine for our readers.

We aim to include as many local events and news items as possible – so if you have a bric-a-brac sale; fete; class or exhibition etc. that you would like advertised for free in our magazine, please contact us at the earliest opportunity and we will include it in our News and Events section.

In order to make using the Forum easier for you, we have created town and village guides

welcometo the Stockbridge Forum

so you can see at a glance what is happening in your local area during the coming month.

Forum PhilosophyIt’s quite simple really… The

Forum is your magazine, your voice for the local community. We are lucky enough to live in an area with a strong community spirit, but we all know that its continued success relies upon easy and regular communication of everything we need to know. Our local businesses rely on our continued support to prosper and so we seek to keep our advertising rates extremely competitive. For our local clubs and societies to flourish we publish their details and news free of charge. And for those messages to reach as many people in the community as possible we work hard to ensure The Forum is a free magazine.

So we hope you find something of value or something of interest within the pages of The Forum. We are continually developing the magazine and rely on your input to make it work. Let us know what you think, what you’d like to see in The Forum. Working together we can all participate in building a fantastic forum for our local community!

mark Tubbeditor

in this issue4

ISSue 25 JULY www.stockbridgeforum.co.uk

Food & Drink24, 25, 26, 27, 29

Health & Beauty21, 31

Professional5, 7

Home Services11, 13

The Home2, 9, 32

Property Management15

The Garden19

Lesiure & entertainment22, 23

Clothing Retailers14

Arts and crafts14

Motors23

Education17

Business Guide

5 Parent and child stained glass sessions.

6 Win a comfortable Relax Hammock

6, 7 Local Events Guide

8, 22 Clubs & Societies

10, 18 Useful Information

14 Money for old rope

12 Local Walks - The Danebury Longstock Loop

17 King's Somborne Primary School Our best Memories

22 Party with live Cuban Jazz Band - Los Cerebros

16 Church Services and News

20 Business Mini-Ads

28 Oscar winning film to preview at Winchester Festival. Thyme for a new deli in Stockbridge. Launch of the test valley churches leaflet.

30 Children's Activity Corner

23 Theatre Royal Winchester events

Community News

5Home Services 5Professional

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Parent and Child Stained Glass Summer Fun Sessions

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The sessions will be held onMonday 26 July, Thursday 29 July, Wednesday 11 AugustWednesday 18 August. Enjoy a creative time with your child trying something different. Using pre-cut stained glass mosaics make a stained glass bordered mirror to hang in your child's bedroom. 1 Parent + 1 Child (aged 7-11) + all

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Events Guide

MondaysEvergreensThe evergreens provides Monday lunches in Rosalind Hill House and events and outings for the elderly. Info: Joyce Compton, 01264 810898

Tuesdays‘Pinnies, Paint & Play’ 10 – 11.30 am. An activity morning for mothers and toddlers. Musical movement with Miss Kim from Salisbury Dance Studio, at Godolphin School. Booking required. Info: Mrs Power, 01722 430511

Saturday 3rd JulyThe Great Butterfly Tea PartyA fun afternoon for all the family to raise funds for Children’s Hospices uK and Naomi House Children’s Hospice in particular. Bouncy castle, candy floss, children’s crafts, face painting, cake decorating, refreshments and stalls - gifts, cards, children’s books, cakes and more. Free entry, though donations to Children’s Hospices uK welcome. 2-4pm. Wallops Parish Hall, Wallop Crossroads, Hampshire, SO20 8eG

Sunday 4th JulyPatronal Festival Picnic and Treasure Hunt11am - St.Peter & St.Paul’s the Parish Church of Somborne.

Wednesday 9th June to 7th JulyFamily History Course for beginners at Romsey Library 2.00pm till 4.00pm5 Week Course - £40.00Have you started tracing your family history but can't get any further? We

will show you how to use alternative resources including wills, non-conformist records, bishops transcripts and other records. Plus hints and tips from experts to help you find that missing ancestor.For more information contact Romsey Library on 01794 513341.

Friday 9th July to Saturday 10th JulyRomsey Beggars FairA free festival of music, dance and street entertainment in the streets, parks, pubs and churches of Romsey. The best music from local performers, dance displays, children's entertainment and a great atmosphere that keeps people coming back year after year.Now in its 18th year, the Beggars Fair crams over 70 acts in 20 venues into a day and a half of non-stop entertainment all around the town.Programmes on sale from 26th June at the Tourist Information and Heritage Centre or visit www.beggars-fair.org.uk

Saturday 10th July Stockbridge Summer Fayre. 11am until 2pm. In the grounds of Stockbridge Primary School. Activites include: smash the crockery, paintballing, bouncey castle, coconut shy, lucky dip, tug of war, children's races and face painting, hoopla, and many more. BBQ, "Just Like Pimms" and refreshments. Other stands include: cakes, plants, bric a brac, etc. Also maypole dancers and martial arts to entertain you. It promises to be a fun filled day for all!

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Sunday 18th July Andover CarnivalFun day in Vigo Park from 1 - 9pm with a stage presenting local acts and bands, circus performers, a samba and jazz band, beer tent, food, stalls and children’s funfair there’s something for every age! Float procession starts at 4pm. Come and join the fun and help raise money for charity too. For more information visit www.andovercarnival.orgFun day starts at 1pm till 9pm Floats start at 4pmVigo Recreation Ground/Weyhill Road Hampshire

Friday 23rd JulyBat Walk and TalkRooksbury Mill Local Nature Reserve. Meet in the main car park. 8.30pm till late

Saturday 31st JulySculpture MakingTadburn Meadows Local Nature ReserveMeet at eight Acres, Romsey10am - 12 Noon

Thursday 29th July Summer Sun Hats at The LightsGet ready for summer with this marvellous workshop creating your own summer sun hat. Paint your own design on a cap to keep in your beach bag or have ready for when the heat wave hits! From 10am – 11.30am or 1pm – 2.30pmFor ages: 5 – 7 yearsCost: £8 – (includes the cap)Book at the Box Office: 01264 368368 or online at www.thelights.org.uk

Sunday 1st AugustTrout and About Stockbridge's festival of local food and produce - 10.00am - 4.00pm

Thursday 5th August Festival Flags at The LightsIt’s that time of year when the Andover live summer arts festival comes to town; this year the event will be in Beech Hurt park on Saturday 7 August. Why not go prepared with your very own festival flag? Come and join us at this bright and colourful workshop to make your own unique flag.From 10am – 11.30am or 1pm – 2.30pm. For all ages.Cost: Free entry – but places must be bookedBook at the Box Office: 01264 368368 or online at www.thelights.org.uk

Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th AugustBlasts from the Past‘Blasts from the Past’ at Broadlands is a series of historical re-enactments, providing an exciting and colourful pageant of english life and fun for all the family. Alongside battles, encampments and a WWII fly-past, there will also be scenes of domestic life including an intriguing mix of medicine, knitting and the almost unknown British moonshot of 193911am - 5pm Adults £10, children £5 (tickets sold on the gate only). Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9Ze

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clubs & Societies8


Chilbolton Pre-School Chilbolton Contact details

Tel: 01962 760488 Sam Inglis: 07919 130 777

Army Air Corps Pre-School middle WallopTel: 01264 784381

Broughton Pre-SchoolProvides flexible hours for children aged 2 to under 5 years and is run by qualified, experienced staff offering a range of quality resources that fulfil the requirements of the early Years Foundation Stage. Tel: 01794 301286 (School hours) to arrange a visit.

Stockbridge Pre-School Provides day care to children from 2.5 to 4 years. The setting offers full-day care run by experienced, well qualified staff. The Pre-School ‘helps children make good progress in learning and development with a focus on structured learning through play’ (Ofsted). Tel: 07776 277670

School Lane PlaygroupSchool Lane, Nether WallopHampshire, SO20 8eH.We are a small but beautifully formed group, staffed by professionals, fully Ofsted registered, providing quality care and education for 2-4 year olds in the grounds of Wallop Primary School.Tel: 01264 782051 (9-3pm)

Littleton PlaygroupContact Carol MortimerTel: 01962 776206

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

Stockbridge Recreation GroundChair: Dave Webb

Tel: 01264 810819Sec: Dave Barnes

Tel: 01264 810516

Clay Pigeon ShootingSpitfire Club Shoot, StockbridgeTel: 01264 810312 www.clay-pigeon-shooting.net

Horse RidingStockbridge Riding School & Livery ServiceTel: 01264 810727www.srsls.demon.co.uk

Chilbolton Badminton ClubJill Lord Tel: 01264 860667

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

Wherwell Playing Fields Sean Hutton (Chair) Tel: 01264 860443Angela Blackmore (Sec) Tel: 01264 860445

Yoga Carolyn Ryan Tel: 01794 388743

Yoga Ruth Harris Tel: 01980 610660

Yoga & PilatesIncluding ante and postnatal classes. Birthlight trained teacher. To book call Tel: 01264 810028

Studio YogaTo book classesTel: 01264 811158Mob: 07879 840094

PilatesTrisha Parsons. Classes in Broughton and King's Somborne. One to one's/small groups by arrangement.Level III Pilates InstructorTel:01794 388489email:[email protected]

Stockbridge Football Club [email protected]

Andover Branch – Embroiderers GuildWe are a group of like-minded people who share an interest in all aspects of stitching and textiles. We meet socially at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of every month, except August, in the Priory Hall, Love Lane (St. John’s Ambulance), Andover, SP10 2AB - next to the Wolversdene Club, to enjoy a programme of speakers and demonstrations. We also hold workshops in Goodworth Clatford Village Club every two months. Visitors are very welcome! Visit www.egandover.blogspot.com or Tel: 01264 712090

Wherwell History GroupBuilds up an archive of local history material and arranges monthly talks and visits.Andrew FlanaganTel: 01264 [email protected]

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

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

Chilbolton Care Group Peter Ward Tel: 01264 860528

Longstock Garden Club Peter Rogers Tel: 01264 810794

Longstock Neighbourhood Watch Charles Grieve Tel: 01264 810794

Longstock & Leckford W.I. Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in Longstock Village Hall.

We have a very interesting programme of speakers this year and enjoy many social occasions. All visitors are very welcome. For more details please Tel: 01264 810150 or 01264 810603

The Wallops WIMeet every second Wednesday of the month - 7.30pm. St Peters Church Hall, Over Wallop. New members and guests are always welcome. Contact Pam Quick on: Tel: 01264 781292 or Shirley Monger Tel: 01264 782151

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

Chilbolton Women’s InstituteMeets at Chilbolton Village Hall on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. We warmly welcome visitors and new members. Our group has a wide range of interests and enjoys a variety of social, educational and leisure activities throughout the year locally and nationally. Contact: Sally Griffiths Tel: 01264 860313 or Sue Batchelor Tel: 01264 860307

Royal British Legion (Houghton Branch) Chair: Michael Ford Tel: 01264 810691Secretary: John Gale Tel: 01962 760225Poppies: A McMeekin Tel: 01264 810236

Stockbridge Evergreen Chair: Joyce Compton Tel: 01264 810898

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

Other Clubs/SocietiesPre-Schools & Playgroups

Sports Clubs

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Little Somborne Parish Councilmr F Hervey-Bathurst, chairman Tel: 01794 388594

Wherwell Parish Councilmrs J Andrews, chairman Tel: 01264 860635mrs e Blakemore, clerkTel: 01264 860385

Stockbridge Primary SchoolLondon road, StockbridgeHants, So20 6eJHeadteacher: mr Peter JohnsonTel: 01264 810550

Test Valley SecondarySchoolroman road, StockbridgeHampshire, So20 6HATel: 01264 [email protected]

Broughton Primary School School Lane , Broughton Hampshire, So20 8AN Tel: 01794 [email protected]

Kings’s Somborne C.E. Primary School Nr Stockbridge, Hampshire So20 6PN Head teacher - mr Nick WinningTel: 01794 388381

Wallop Primary School School Lane, Nether Wallop Stockbridge, Hampshire So20 8eHTel: 01264 781216 [email protected]

Wherwell Primary SchoolWherwell, Andover, SP11 7JP Tel: 01264 860384

Royal Hampshire County HospitalWinchester, HampshireTel: 01962 863535

Romsey Hospital (No A&E)Winchester Hill, romsey, Hampshire So51 7ZA Tel: 01794 512343

Stockbridge SurgeryNew Street, StockbridgeHampshire, So20 6HgTel: 01264 810524

The surgery is available for patients on weekdays between the hours of 8am (telephone) 8.15am to 6.30pm. closed lunchtimes between 12.45 and 13.45pm. emergency calls will be taken during lunchtime. in addition the surgery is open on a Saturday morning 9am to 12.00pm and alternate monday and Wednesday between 6.30 and 7.30pm. Appointments should be booked for the clinics. if there are any medical emergencies

Stockbridge Police Station Tel: 0845 045 45 45 or email: [email protected]

Andover Police Andover police station opens from 8am-10pm, seven days a week. Station enquiry staff will be able to assist you outside the Stockbridge police station opening times.

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

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

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

Water Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 0845 278 0845

reporting a leak? Then call:Tel: 0800 820 999

Emergency Services

during our normal monday to Friday working hours then please contact the surgery on Tel: 01264 810524. outside these hours then there is an out of Hours service who should be contacted on Tel: 0844 811 3060. Weekdays - monday to Friday 6.30pm to 8am. Weekends - Friday 6.30pm to 8am monday morning. Service also available on bank holidays. district nurse: Tel: 01264 810418 Health visitor: Tel: 01264 810326www.stockbridgesurgery.co.uk

Stockbridge PharmacyHigh Street. Stockbridge.Hampshire. So20 6exTel: 01264 810624Tel: 01264 810967open 6 days a week 9am-6pm mon-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday, with 1hr lunch time closing each day between 1-2pm. www.stockbridgepharmacy.co.uk

Broughton Surgery Tel: 01794 301210 [email protected]

NHS Direct24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 0845 46 47

Hampshire County CouncilThe castle, Winchester, So23 8UJ Tel: 0800 028 0888

Test Valley Borough CouncilBeech Hurst, Weyhill roadAndover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJTel: 01264 368000

Stockbridge Parish Council cllr Janet Whiteley, chairman Tel: 01264 811101 mr K Fell, Parish clerkTel: 01489 877510

Longstock Parish Councildavid Burnfield, chairmanTel: 01264 810529John musters, clerkTel: 01264 810459

Houghton Parish Council A Young, chairman Tel: 01794 388612mrs L c Boulton, clerkTel: 01794 301212

Broughton Parish Council T Jenner, chairmanTel: 01794 301785ms S Holder, clerkTel: 01794 340130

Leckford Parish Councild B gibbons, chairmanTel: 08453 499341

Chilbolton Parish Council J Baines, chairmanTel: 01264 860448mrs L. Blakemore, clerkTel: 01264 860385

Kings Somborne Parish Councilr dyke, chairmanTel: 01794 388525mr P.J. Storey, clerkTel:01794 389688

The River Dental & Cosmetic Clinic1 clarendon Terrace, High Street, Stockbridge, So20 6eY general and cosmetic dentistry of the highest standard, including state-of-the-art treatments unique to the area.Tel: 01264 810818 [email protected]

Andover War Memorial Hospital (No A&E)charlton road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LBTel: 01264 358811

Stockbridge Police(non-emergency)

Surgeries/Chemists

Hospitals

Parish & BoroughCouncils

Schools

11Home Services


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Local WalksDISTAnCE: Approx 7 miles DIFFICulTy: Moderate rOAD WAlKInG: Considerable

The Danebury Longstock Loop

Walking in a clockwise direction from

Danebury Hill this fantastic walk leads you down in to the Test Valley, crossing numerous tributaries of the River Test at the village of Longstock, along the picturesque Stockbridge High Street and back up Houghton Down. From the impressive Iron Age fort, along leafy lanes and tree lined river banks to the bustle of town and the expansive views of the downland this walk really does give you four distinct flavours of rural Hampshire all in one go!

Danebury Iron Age hill fort was built some 2500 years ago and occupied for 500 years until the arrival of the Romans. It is one of the most studied hill forts in Europe and is of course worthy of a visit in its own right. A ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’ since 1979 it is open all day, every day; entry is free and dogs are welcome.

Starting from Danebury Hill car park walk back out to the road and turn right. After about 200 yards you reach the junction with Spitfire Lane to the right. Take the byway to your left which

takes you along a typical English leafy lane bringing you in to the Test Valley and, as it becomes Church Road, the charming village of Longstock.

When you arrive at the T-junction by St Mary’s church turn left and then turn right beside the Peat Spade Pub, along The Bunny. This takes you alongside and over several streams that make up the River Test, including one with a charming thatched fishing hut and replica eel traps.

Just before crossing the bridge over the disused Test Valley Railway and reaching the road you can see ahead, take the narrow footpath to the right which takes you down to walk along the old railway trackbed. After about a mile the path brings you on to the A3057 Leckford Lane.

Taking care, turn right and walk along the grassy verge of the road for 100 yards to the roundabout, then follow the grassy verge to the right and along to the next roundabout by White

Hart Inn. Turn right here to walk into Stockbridge along the High Street, where you can explore the wealth of independent shops and stop for a cup of tea!

After passing Carberry Guest House at the western end of the High Street, bear off to the left going uphill along Roman Road and then straight along the narrow path that climbs Meon Hill. Just before reaching Houghton Down Farm on the left, look out for a stile in the hedge on the right. Cross here and follow the right hand edge of the small plantation to the next stile. Carefully cross the A30 and the stile opposite; this takes you in to a large field enjoying unrivalled open views of Houghton Down.

As you follow the right hand path ignore the stile on your right and keep to the main path, eventually bearing left to a grassy track leading to the gate and stile. From here turn immediately right in to Spitfire Lane, a wide hedged track, and follow this for three quarters of a mile, climbing Blackstoke Hill back to the road junction. From here you turn left back towards Danebury Hill and your start point.

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‘Money for Old Rope’ – the Art of UpcyclingStockbridge Gallery, 13th June – 16th July

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A thing of beauty is a joy forever’, wrote the poet John Keats in his

famous Ode on a Grecian Urn. Contemporary art can also arouse the same emotion, and often, surprisingly, through the use of materials not immediately associated with beauty.

Stockbridge Gallery (Dogs in Art) has commissioned a series of unusual dog sculptures by Dominic Gubb, an award winning artist who uses everyday materials that would normally be thrown away, such as plastic carrier bags, fast food packaging and old school climbing ropes, to create unique sculptures of ‘Man’s best friend’. Dominic Gubb’s sculptures are a witty example of the art of ‘upcycling’, whereby the artist unlocks the promise of reclaimed objects; taking the discarded and the devalued and altering its appearance and purpose to create

desirable, inspirational art. His work developed initially from experimenting with recycled plastic as a sculpting material and it shows a passion for form, combined with wit and humour. There is also a serious underlying aim of stimulating a new appreciation of the familiar, seen in an unexpected way.

The sculptures caught the attention of Victoria Armstrong, curator of the Stockbridge Gallery in Hampshire which specialises in dogs in art, and she approached Doming Gubb to create an exciting and thought provoking exhibition of sculptures of ‘upcycled’ dogs. A selection of dog paintings by other gallery artists will also be on display.

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Sunday 4th July10.45 Parish Communion

Sunday 11th July10.45 Morning Prayer


Sunday 25th July10.45 All age wroship

Sunday 11th July08.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 18th July18.00 Evensong


St.PeterStockbridge

Old St.PeterStockbridge

St.NicholasLeckford

St.CatherinesLittleton

St.Mary-the-lessChilbolton

Sunday 4th July08.00 Holy Communion10.00 Family communion18.00 Evensong

Sunday 11th June10.00 Morning Prayer


Sunday 25th July10.00 Family Service

St.MarysCrawley

St.Peter & Holy CrossWherwell

All Saints ChurchHoughton





St.StephensSparsholt

St.Peter & St.PaulsKings Somborne

Sunday 4th July10.00 Morning Worship

Sunday 11th July10.00 Sunday school service


Sunday 25th July10.00 Mattins Alive all age family worship

St.Peter’sOver Wallop

St.Thomas MoreStockbridge

Mass & Services09.00 Sunday Mass

For other services and events please contact the Church.Canon Paul Townsend01962 852804

St.JamesBossington

St.MarysBroughton

St.MarysLongstock

St.Andrews*Nether Wallop


Sunday 11th July08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Family Service

Sunday 18th July09.30 Sunday Club11.00 Holy Communion & Coffee Club

Sunday 25th July09.30 Holy Communion & Sunday Club

Wednesdays09.30 Holy Communion


Sunday 11th July09.45 All age worship



Sunday 4th July08.30 Holy Communion18.00 Evensong



Sunday 25th July10.30 Family Communion on the green for the benefice

*Please check location with Revd. Vanessa Cole (782615)

Sunday 11th July10.00 Family communion and Sunday School

Sunday 18th July08.00 Holy communion

Sunday 25th July10.00 Fourth Sunday worship with Sunday school

Please check services with Benefice Office: 01962 880845

Sunday 4th July12.15 Baptism

Sunday 11th July16.00 Sunday school (village hall)18.00 Evensong



Sunday 4th July09.15 Informal Word Service




Sunday 18th July10.00 Mattins

Sunday 25th July10.00 Family Communion


Sunday 11th July08.30 Holy Communion18.00 Evensong

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Sunday 4th July08.00 Holy Communion18.00 Service of peace and healing

Sunday 11th July10.00 Family Communion

Sunday 18th July10.00 Family Communion18.00 Benefice evensong Sunday 25th July10.00 Family Communion

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education

King's Somborne Primary School - Our best memories

Year 6 are beginning to think about the end of their time at King’s

Somborne Primary. They are attending induction days at their new secondary schools, making plans for leavers assembly and producing a show. This year, we held an in-school competition for them with the prize of the best article being published in the Stockbridge Forum. It was so close and 2 were chosen. Here are extracts from their reports:

Oliver Waggot on his time at Stone Farm, Devon (year 5 residential). "We had endless amounts of activities. We went for a lovely walk on Dartmoor (dodging the bogs) and while we were there we were told a myth about a witch and an elf. Mucking out the animals was fun because you really started to bond with them. On the way home, we stopped at the Fleet Air Army museum, which was really interesting. I was amazed with the simulator because it really

Chilbolton Pre-school welcome children from 2 years 9 months

We provide a relaxed, happy learning environment in a beautiful rural setting. We believe that when children are relaxed and having fun it builds their

confidence and independence.Please contact us for further information

your children, we care

Chilbolton Village HallEastmans Field, ChilboltonStockbridge SO20 6AT

Tel: 07732 095 814 or 07919130777Email: [email protected]

felt like you were flying in the air! A lot of funny things happened too. Once when someone closed the door in the night, an electric toothbrush fell off the sink and started to buzz. Leo fell over everything – even the dog! Colin, the tour guide for Dartmoor, fell into the bog but the funniest memory was when the alpaca spat at Emily but she dodged it and it hit Matthew on the leg!! I had great fun at Stone Farm, I wish I could go again. I’m sure if you went you would enjoy it as much as I did."

Lauren Cartwright also wrote about her Stone Farm experience: During the week we had many jobs such as feeding the ducks and grooming the pony. Although it was not one of the jobs, the rabbits and guinea pigs received lots of cuddles! Diesel the dog had his tennis ball thrown at least 100 times! The dorms all had names. I was in Dovecot. Every evening there was always a lot of talk about the best bits of each day. Dovecot overlooked the yard and had a great view of all the animals and of course, Diesel tearing around the yard.

Useful information18


Wilts and Dorset Buses90 Serviceromsey · Stockbridge · Broughton via dunbridge, mottisfont and Kings Somborne.

68 ServiceSalisbury · Stockbridge · Winchester via Pitton or Firs road, Broughton and Kings Somborne.

77 ServiceWinchester · Stockbridge · Andover via Broughton, middle Wallop, Abbotts Ann and Anna Valley

Stockbridge Neighbourhood WatchFor Neighbourhood Watch enquiries contact: Frank guard Tel: 01264 810859

contact: Salibury Bus Station: Tel: 01722 336855Poole Bus Station:Tel: 01202 673555

Stagecoach Buses99 ServiceAndover, chilbolton, Stockbridge, crawley, Winchester

68/X68 ServiceWinchester to Stockbridge

78/X78 ServiceStockbridge to Salisbury

79 ServiceAndover to Stockbridge

For detailed timetables visit http://www.stagecoachbus.com/region_11.html and search the timetables with the relevant route. Alternatively call Traveline: 0871 200 22 33

Test Valley Dial a Ride dial a ride minibuses are specially adapted with handrails and low steps to help passengers. each vehicle is equipped with a lift or ramp to assist wheelchair and walking frame users. You can use this service if you have a mobility or sensory impairment which means that you cannot use or have difficulty or discomfort in using bus services. For example, you might have difficulty climbing steps on to buses or be unable to walk to the bus stop. You do not have to be registered disabled. For further information Southern Test Valley Tel: 01264 356808

Stockbridge Town HallHigh Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire. Hall has a kitchen area and an entertainment licence. Now with lift to the Upper Hall. Bookings: Tel: 01264 810874

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

King’s Somborne Village Hallmain hall seats over 100, alsokitchen and committee room.Parking for 50 vehicles.contact: mary BradleyTel: 01794 388386

Over Wallop Church HallWallops Parish Hall, middle Wallop. Hall has a kitchen area and disabled access. Hall has parking spaces for 50 vehicles and has an entertainment licence. Bookings: Tel: 01264 781792

Broughton Village Hall High Street, BroughtonHampshire. Bookings: Tel: 01794 301365

Middle Wallop Parish Hall A343 crossroads, middle Wallop, Hampshire.

Nether Wallop Village Hall The Square, Nether WallopHampshire

Chilbolton Village Halleastman’s Field, chilbolton, Hants So20 6AT. The village hall is a modern building with excellent facilities and a good car park which is available for hire. The hall has an excellent kitchen, a range of chairs and tables, a good sound system and a well kept garden accessed from the main hall. The hall can also be used for badminton and some indoor sports as it has a good ceiling height. mrs Becky Williams Tel: 01264 861033

Chilbolton Flood Advisory Committee moya grove Tel: 01264 860411graham Kelly Tel: 01264 861020

Joyrides Shopping Bus John muster Tel: 01264 810459

Community Responder roger Tym Tel: 01264 810363

Hawksdown Veterinary CentreWindover FarmLongstock, Stockbridge, So20 6dJTel: 01264 810281

Community Halls

Buses

Taxis

Recycling

Other local services

NeighboorhoodWatch

Veterinary Services

Sparsholt Memorial HallWoodman Lane, Sparsholt So21 2Nr. main Hall with Beech floor. Seats 140. meeting room seats 25. grand Piano, portable stage, parking. Bookings: Tel: 01962 776129

Crawley Village Hall can seat 100 people. it is licensed for Public entertainment and has excellent facilities. details can be found on www.crawleyvillagehall.co.uk. Bookings Tel: 01962 776656 or via the website.

Wherwell Village HallSituated in church Street in an attractive village centre location, our cheerful hall is available to hire at reasonable rates for your function whether it be a wedding, business meeting or regular class. We provide:• comfortable seating for 120• A fully appointed kitchen for the preparation of hot and cold meals• car park for up to 20 cars in addition to off-street parking• Separate bar area off the main hall • easy access for loading and unloading• An excellent winged stage, with back stage dressing rooms and Wc if you are interested in making a booking or want to take a look around to see what we have to offer please contact Julie dickenson: 01264 861494

Car/taxi share run to a timetable but passengers need to book. Fares are similar to bus fares and over 60s can use their free bus pass if they have one. more information about car-share and taxi-share schemes in Hampshire can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/passengertransport or call 01962 846785.

Scott Close HWRCWalworth industrial estateAndover, SP10 5NUTel: 01264 351421

Bunny Lane HWRCTimsbury (near romsey)So51 0PgTel: 01794 368548

19The garden


Longstock Park NurseryA true gardeners nursery

Visit us for inspiration or an enjoyable day out

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

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

Stockbridge: Tel: 01264 810894 Fax: 01264 810924www.longstocknursery.co.uk


Longstock Park Water GardensSunday 4th July 2pm - 5pm

Charity opening in aid of Age Concern Winchester

Sunday 18th July 2pm - 5pmCharity opening in aid of

Southampton Sight

An entrance fee of £5.00 for adults and £1.00 for children is payable with all proceeds going to the nominated charity. Members of the three local churches will provide teas at Longstock Park Nursery on these Sundays. Only registered Assistance Dogs will be admitted to the garden and care should be taken to leave no litter. For more information: 01264 810924

WOODLAND FIREWOODSEASONED QUALITY MIXED SPECIES HARDWOOD LOGS

All types of firewood available for small log burners, chimneas, wood burning ovens,

barbecues etc throughout the year.our timber is sourced from sustainable

and well managed local woodlands.Prompt and personal service assured.

Various delivery options available, please callRichard on 01794 389603 or 0790 0061158

Woodland management * coppicing * Sustainable Forestry

Nick Parker

CountrysideManagement

For all enquiries, advice and a free quotation please call Nick Parker

Arboriculture services• Tree Maintenance and removal• Crown thins and lifts• dead wood removal

Lakes and Waterways• River Maintenance• Bank Repairs• Bridge and platform construction• Weed cutting

Agricultural & Horticultural services• Hedge cutting and maintenance• Strimming• Lawn mowing• all aspects of fencing• Garden clearance• Grounds maintenance

Other services• Vermin control• Site clearance

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Redesigning your garden?Speak to Andrew or Ashley about made to measure

PergolasCall today 01962 733990

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Professional The gardenArts & crafts

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CJ The PlumberColin Joyce

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21Health & Beauty


TEST VALLEYGROUNDWORKS

ALL ASPECTS OF GROUNDWORK UNDERTAKEN

PATIOS FOOTINGS DRIVEWAYS DRAINAGETel: 01264 782469 Mob: 07834 550169

Digger and Dumper Hire with Operator

S T O C K B R I D G EOSTEOPATHIC PRACTICEEMMA WIGHTMAN BSc(Hons)Ost

Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathyemma Wightman, registered osteopath and antenatal

teacher. A gentle, hands on approach for newborns through to adulthood and in pregnancy.

Osteopathy and Sports Massagemark Stockwell, registered osteopath and masseurTreatment for injury, relaxation and muscular health.

Yoga and Pilatesclasses tailored for you in small groups or one to ones.

Homeopathydr gill Pearson provides

remedies for your general health needs

Acupuncture and AromatherapyPatti Hemmings, Traditional chinese Acupuncturist

www.stockbridgeosteopathicpractice.com [email protected]

Tel: 01264 810028

STOCKBRIdGE OSTEOPATHIC PRACTICE - HIGH STREET, STOCKBRIdGE, SO20 6HF

THE FRIARSGATE PRACTICE - STOCKBRIdGE ROAd, WEEKE, WINCHESTER, SO22 6EL

Celia Dumas | Make-up artist

T: 01794 389313 M: 07734 [email protected]

For weddings/bridal, parties/hen nights, make-up lessons and make-over parties or any special occasions where you want to look your best. Gift vouchers also available.

the latest national institute for Health and clinical excellence report (nice) recently issued from the nHS, recommends acupuncture as an effective treatment for relieving back-pain.

Patti trained at the well- respected northern college of acupuncture in York for 3-years to gain her post graduate diploma in traditional chinese Medicine acupuncture and has now been a therapist for 10-years. She

is a member of the association of traditional chinese Medicine. Professional clinical aromatherapy massage & reflexology treatments· Hot stone massage also available.

traditional acupuncture is proven to help with:· Back and general pain relief· Headaches & migraines· Stress & depression· infertility· Menopausal symptoms

treatments are available in romsey, Stockbridge, Houghton & Winchester (based at the Friarsgate Practice). Home visits are available in the romsey/ Stockbridge & Winchester area.

the ancient chinese art of acupuncture has

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Patti Hemmings

Acupuncture

For more information and to make an appointment, please contact Patti on: t: 01794 389 513 e: [email protected] www.pattihemmings.co.uk

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clubs & Societies22


Leisure & entertainment

Music / Dance Clubs

Fitness

Royal Air Force Association Ben Warren Tel: 01264 810522

Stockbridge Church Flowers Angela McMeekin Tel: 01264 810236

Stockbridge Lunch Club Joyce Compton Tel: 01264 810898

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

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

Bell Ringing at SparsholtThe bell ringers of Sparsholt meet every Monday at the church from 7.30-9pm. It is excellent mental and physical exercise and a good way to make friends and join a local community. You do not have to be a resident of Sparsholt to join our band. To find out more call Tower Secretary Jenny Watson on Tel: 01962 863596

Longstock WalksMonthly walk to which a few more participants would be welcome. The format is a start point within a reasonably short driving distance from Longstock (cars are often shared) with a morning walk to a convivial pub for lunch and a return to the cars afterwards. Total length of the walks is between eight and ten miles. [email protected]

CTC South Hampshireeasy rides, day rides, social events and more!Phone 01962 864479www.southhampshirectc.org.uk

Stockbridge & District Young Farmers club Meet every other Thursday, for

Other Clubs/Societies

Arts & Crafts

young people between the age of 10 and 26.

Weyhill Electronic Organ SocietyMonthly concerts of melodic, easy listening music featuring top class professional perfomers. For details visit www.weyhill-eos.co.uk orTel: 01264 323213

Royal National Lifeboat InstitutionStockbridge & upper Test Branch. Chairman: Tolley Taylor. Tel: 01256 893561

Wherwell History GroupBuilds up an archive of local history material and arranges monthly talks and visits. Andrew Flanagan Tel: 01264 860560 or Mike Gee Tel: 01264 860592

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

Stockbridge Town Hall Mandy Henley Tel: 01264 810874

Stockbridge Dramatic Society Chair: Sarah George Tel: 01264 811559Vice-chairman: Mark Frank Tel: 01264 810562www.stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk

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

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

Dr Barnardo’s CharityShirley Guard Tel: 01264 810859

Salsa in HampshireDance Classes in Romsey and Andover. Duncan Tel: 077 5757 4942www.salsainhampshire.co.uk

Come and join us for some Fun With Salsa! Come and join us for some Fun With Salsa and West Coast Swing. every Sun 7.30pm - 10.30pm Salsa at the Bishop on the Bridge, SO23 9JX. every Mon 7.30pm - 10.30pm, Winchester Discovery Centre, SO23 8SB!every Tue 8pm - 11.00pm Salsa at Preston Candover Village Hall, RG25 2ee!Fri 12Feb 7.30pm - 10.30pm West Coast Swing at the Winchester Discovery Centre, SO23 8SB. (monthly Fri event) Silvia & Max at Salsa y Sol Tel: 01256 389 [email protected] www.salsaysol.co.uk Wherwell Singers Dale Webb Tel: 01264 860074

PilatesTrisha ParsonsLevel III Pilates InstructorTel: 01794 388489email: [email protected]

Premier YogaYvette evesTel: 01264 [email protected]

Pilates Clare Bates. Level III Pilates Instructor. RePs registeredTel: 01794 301241 or 07971287229· One-to-one sessions. Private groups. Group classes avail-able at various venues.

Charitable Orgs.

Join Silvia & Max for a Summer Party with Live Cuban Jazz Band "Los Cerebros

Silvia & Max, the couple behind Salsa y Sol are celebrating the grand

finale of their ‘Summer Season of Fun With Salsa’ with a summer party with live Cuban jazz band "Los Cerebros" on Thu 29Jul!

"Max and I really wanted to organise some regular ‘Latin Party Nights With Live Cuban Bands’ for all our salsa friends and anyone enjoying Cuban music, since there is nothing like dancing to the hot rhythms of a live Cuban band! It is quite a costly exercise for us and we are operating on an at cost basis for those evenings! But the buzzing atmosphere on those evenings is worth every penny!

This is our 4th ‘Latin Party Night With Live Cuban Band’ and there will be sangria and complimentary nuts and crisps for all the tables to add to the authentic "Cuban ambience! It will be THE HIGHLIGHT of our ‘Summer Season of Fun With Salsa’ before our little summer break in August!"

"We would love as many people as possible to come and join us, whether you are

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Hill Farm Garage Ltd.

Hill Farm Garage is an independent garage specialising in the sale, servicing and repairs of Mercedes-Benz and Proton cars

SUTTON SCOTNEY, WINCHESTER, HANTS, SO21 3NS

Come and see the new Satria Neo Sport - A lotus-developed supermini. And the new Ecologic Saloon (factory supplied dual fuel) 5 seater hatchback giving truly amazing fuel savings. To view or try any of the Proton car range please call us or visit our website.

www.hillfarmgarage.co.uk

• M.O.T. testing (while you wait by appointment)• Dedicated valet bay• Workshops using state of the art equipment• Free courtesy car• Equipped to work on most makes of cars• Many new customer special offers

A Local Garage Run by Local People

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[email protected]: 01962 760665 Sales: 01962 760041

AN AUDIENCE WITH JENNI MURRAY Friday 9th July from 7.30pm

Jenni Murray discusses her long career in broadcasting, highlighting her 22 years at the helm of Woman's Hour, the programme's 64 year history and her most engaging and most terrifying interviewees from Barbara Castle to Kaffe Fasset, Monica Lewinsky to Tom Hanks.

• Tickets available from the Theatre Box office: 01962 840440

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCKThursday 22nd July to Saturday 24th July

It's time to Shake, Rattle and Roll all the way back to the fantastic 50's! Travel back to the time of Teddy Boys, quiffs, Brylcreem, poodle skirts and blue suede shoes. This american jukebox sensation has already wowed audiences all over the world.

• Tickets available from the Theatre Box office: 01962 840440

JULY SHOWS

dancing salsa or just enjoy Latin music! The Performance Hall at the Winchester Discovery Centre in Jewry Street is the most amazing venue and Los Cerebros are one of the most amazing Cuban jazz bands; we just love their music! If you would like to have a little taste of Los Cerebros's music, please go to our website www.salsaysol.co.uk and follow the following link:http://www.salsaysol.co.uk/Salsa-Band-Party-Nights.html!

We are looking forward to seeing you all there! For more information about the Summer Party and their regular Dance Classes in Winchester and Preston Candover, please contactSilvia & Max at Salsa y SolTel: 01256 389 275

The Southwood Players Present an Open Air Production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest

Friday 9th and Saturday 10th July 2010 from 8pm

At Southwood House, Itchen Abbas, SO21 1AT. (Gardens open for Picnics 6.30 pm)

In Aid of The Multiple Sclerosis Society, Winchester Cathedral Girl’s Choir andItchen Valley Churches

TICKETS: £12, Children under 12 Free. Nick Owen: 01962 779162. Maddy Woosnam: 01962 779294. www.south-woodplayers.org.uk


Coriander and Prawn Salad24 Shelled and cleaned prawns1 tsp coriander seeds1 tsp Garam Masala3 tbsp olive oil200g mixed salad leaves of your choice, don't forget your local watercress!1 red pepper finely sliced2 tbsp chopped fresh corianderSea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Salad Dressing1 stem of fresh lemon grass, outer leaves peeled off then chopped finely or 1 heaped teaspoon of fresh

pureed lemon grass½ a red chilli, seeded and thinly sliced2 tbsp Thai fish sauce (nam pla)2 tbsp light soy sauce4 tbsp sunflower oil2 tbsp rice wine or white wine vinegarand the Juice of 1 lime

MethodPeel and clean the prawns leaving the tails on if desired. Take the fresh coriander and chop it finely then toss it with the prawns, garam masala and oil. Set aside and leave in the fridge to marinade for about half an hour.Put together the

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ingredients for your marinade in a pestle and mortar or blender then reserve. Remove your prawns from the fridge and then quickly stir-fry them in a frying pan or wok. Alternatively you can put your prawns onto a skewer and lay them on a barbeque for approximately four minutes.

Take your prawns and reserved salad dressing and quickly toss together in a heated pan. To finish off your wonderfully light summer meal lay your prawns onto a large serving dish or platter covered in a bed of salad leaves.

Round off this deliciously light summer treat with a nice chilled bottle of white wine available from your local wine merchant.

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Pleasure...The Wessex Conference Centre Launches Fish & Game Event

Although it hasn’t fully hit us yet, summer is definitely here

and across Hampshire businesses are coming up with all sorts of events for the warmer weather. The Wessex Conference Centre is no exception, as this popular venue provider based at Sparsholt College near Winchester, is gearing up for the Hampshire Food Festival that is taking place throughout July.

“This year, we are fully embracing the local produce theme of the Hampshire Food Festival with our Fish & Game Event on 18th July” said Anne McDonald, Catering, Conference and Events Manager at The Wessex Conference Centre. Making use of the trout and deer bred at Sparsholt College by the students, The Wessex Conference Centre’s Fish & Game Event will

provide visitors with an insight into the breeding and rearing of trout and deer, allowing them to follow the course each product takes before reaching the plate!

“Our Executive Chef will be

demonstrating simple trout and venison recipes for our guests to try both at the event and at home,” says Anne. “Fresh trout from Sparsholt’s lake and the college’s ‘home-grown’ venison will be on sale to the public on the day.” The Fish and Game Event will be held outside Westley Court at

Sparsholt College on Sunday 18th July and

admission is by ticket only.

“There will be a morning

session starting at 10.30am and an afternoon session starting at 12.30pm,” Anne said. “Tickets are limited, so guests will need

to book in advance to avoid

disappointment.”

Admission is £10 per adult and £7.50 per child and tickets can be obtained by phoning The Wessex Conference Centre on 01962 797259 or by emailing [email protected]. Tickets will also be available at The Wessex Conference Centre stand at the Sparsholt Countryside Day event this Saturday.

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Clos du MarquisFrench Restaurant at the Leckford Hutt

Special summer two course lunch menus

Tuesday to Sunday - à la carte

always available__

Saturday night à la carte only__

Closed Sunday night and all day Monday__

Lunchtime dining al fresco in the gazebo

On the A30 (between Stockbridge and Sutton Scotney)

T: 01264 810 738 E:[email protected]: www.closdumarquis.co.uk

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Seasonality, provenance and exceptional taste - these are the

three guiding principles of a new deli which opens in Stockbridge this summer. Thyme & Tides Deli and Bistro opened on 30th June now that the final hurdles are jumped and the paint is dry!

Owned and run by Iain and Sally Hemming, Thyme & Tides is a deli and café with a difference. There is a fish counter focusing on fresh, ethically sourced and sustainable fish, together with a deli counter chosen to reflect local produce and world foods sourced with equal passion and expertise.

Head Chef at the Bistro, Nick Thomson was always destined to be a great cook – he was actually born in his families kitchen. Nick started cooking as a child and for his 18th birthday went on a cookery course run by Valentina Harris in a small village in Tuscany to experience Italian cooking first hand. Nick also trained under a Michelin starred chef and has spent the last four years refining his skills with game and fish in the western highlands of Scotland. This training is evident when you see the menu Nick draws up each day – as seasons come and go so will the produce. “People think in seasons but I think in days,” explains Nick. “Produce can be excellent one day and the next just average. So each day I’ll be buying, gathering, sourcing and even

Oscar-winning film to preview at Winchester Festival

Local cinemagoers attending the 2010 Winchester Festival Film

Preview will be among the first in the country to see an Oscar-winning movie not on general release in the UK until August.

The film chosen for the 2010 preview at the city’s Everyman cinema on 12 July is The Secret in Their Eyes, which won this year’s Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

The film is directed by Juan Jose Campanella, and stars Ricardo Darin, Soledad Villamil and Guillermo Francella. All four of them, as well as Eduardo Sacheri who adapted the screenplay from his own novel, lived through that dark period in Argentinian history and testify to the authenticity of the story which is based on real-life events of that time.

The Secret in Their Eyes is at the Everyman for one screening only, at 8.30pm on Monday 12 July. Tickets from the Everyman box office on 01962 877007.

For details of more than 30 other events in the Winchester Festival, which runs from 9-18 July, visit www.winchesterfestival.co.uk

landing food at its absolute peak of perfection and using it with a light touch on our daily menus. My mantra is fresh flavour, fabulous food.”

The deli and fish counter will be used as ‘pantries’ for the cafe ensuring constant freshness and importantly much less food wastage.

Iain and Sally Hemming have run an incredibly successful deli in Wilton for the last three years and their success has been far greater than they ever believed possible – The West Street Deli was placed at number one by The Independent in their 50 Best Delis feature in August 2008. Iain delights in sourcing new and interesting products both locally and internationally. The main emphasis is always on local produce, but to ensure they are able to provide the very best of certain foods, they buy from across Europe – after all whilst local asparagus is delicious and readily available it’s not so easy to find a three year old English organic parmesan! Iain has developed great relationships with local producers and growers and can often be found tramping around a field tracking down a local farmer to get the best and freshest products whether mushrooms or raspberries. Iain also works with new and ailing delis across the country in all aspects of food retail, distribution, production and sales. He is known as 'The Deli Doctor' and 'Food Forrager'

and has recently worked with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at River Cottage and with Sting’s Lakehouse Organics brand.

Sally’s training at The Tante Marie College, from where she graduated with distinction; enabling her to build up a successful private catering company – Little Olive – in London. She worked for clients such as Jack Wills Clothing and Ralph Lauren – Jamie Oliver even lent her his gloves once.

Commenting, Iain and Sally said; “We discovered that out individual skills create an amazing whole and we believe it is this synergy that has enabled us to have such an award-winning deli in Wilton. We aim to create a busy thriving bistro and deli in Stockbridge which will become a destination for local people and others visiting the surrounding area. Additionally if travellers are driving on holiday and passing through Stockbridge they will be able to stock up on delicious food for the weekend or join us in the bistro for Sunday lunch with the family.”

For further press information or images please call Nickie Davies, Positive PR, tel: 01935 389497 or email: [email protected]

For further information please contact Ian Hemming at Thyme and Tides. Tel: 01264 810101

Thyme For A New Deli In Stockbridge

Launch of Test Valley Parish Churches Leaflet

A new leaflet that highlights some of the historic parish

churches in Test Valley will be launched at Romsey Abbey on Monday 14 June 2010 between 2pm and 3pm.Lady Joan Appleyard, Chair of the Hampshire and Islands

Historic Churches Trust and the Mayor of Test Valley, Cllr Chris Lynn, will lead the launch of the leaflet which has been prepared jointly by Test Valley Borough Council and local author Bryan Beggs.

Covering some of the most distinctive parish churches across Test Valley, the leaflet provides a brief guide to their architecture and history. It is hoped that it will assist

in raising awareness of the wide array of historic parish churches in the borough to both visitors and residents. Representatives from all parish groups are being invited to the launch.

Cllr Peter Giddings, Economic Development Portfolio Holder says “Test Valley is an area of stunning landscapes and picturesque villages which over the years has led to larger

numbers of people visiting the area. Tourism has therefore become more important to the local economy and key to this is highlighting some of our most beautiful and historic assets”.

For further information please contact David Gleave, Economic Development Officer on 01264 368309.

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Finest Charcuterie, Cheeses, Olives & Patés

Fresh Fish Counter

Organic Breads and Delicious Cakes

Bistro Seating Serving Coffees, Brunchesand Light lunches

Takeaway Coffees, Sandwiches, Soups and Salads

Opening 1st July Tuesday to Sunday

Stockbridge High Street

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Tel: 01264 810101 www.thymeandtidesdeli.co.uk

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Providing excellent value family private dental care

Dental & Cosmetic Clinic

W: theriverdentalclinic.comE: [email protected] River Dental & Cosmetic Clinic1 Clarendon Terrace, The High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6EY

New Business of the Year Award 2010Highly commended - river dental clinic.

Latest InnovationsThe River's experienced surgeons are at the forefront of dental advances. The latest painless, no drilling and one-visit cosmetic dentistry techniques are available at The River.

Last month we told you about getting a new crown in 90 minutes with CEREC beautiful metal-free restorations made in around an hour with no need for messy impressions or temporaries, and no need for a second fitting appointment.

Some of the other innovative treatments include ‘Lumineers’ by Cerinate. This has revolutionized cosmetic dentistry. A painless way to reshape and permanently whiten your smile. Developed recently in The States, The River Dental and Cosmetic Clinic is one of a few dental practices outside London offering this very special technique.

Nobel Biocare Implants are an alternative to conventional bridges and partial dentures, dental implants look and feel like your own teeth. Made from Titanium or Titanium alloy, materials have been shown over many years to be well tolerated by bone.

There are many different implant systems available and they can all deliver a highly reliable form of treatment.

Remember our success is your smile. For more information please call us or drop in. We would be delighted to show you around.

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Beautiful bespoke handcrafted tables, chairs and furniture made to order

‘Furniture for people who like quality’

Open Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm

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