Test Valley Gazette

Test Valley GazetteY ou r free loca l commu nity magazin e Rea chi ng over 21,000 readers every month

ISSUE No. 195 MAY, 2012

Pages 29-32

BENEDICT NAIRN ASSOCIATESCHARTERED BUILDING SURVEYOR

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Win a FREE party buffet from Andover Buffets to the value of £200 - page 6

The latest in sound and vision - page 10

A guide to local businesses and trades

Local community events

Useful information

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Test Val ley Gazette

Copy Date for the nex t i s sue – 11th May 20122 For adver t is ing detai ls contact Tracey on Tel : 01264-310476 Mob: 07775-927161 e-mai l : tes tval ley@mlgpubl ishing.co.uk

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In this issue…

For advertising and general enquiries contact: Tracey Keogh – [email protected] or call 01264-310476 / 07775-927161The Test Valley Gazette is hand delivered to 21,000 readers throughout the Test Valley, from the South of Andover to Romsey – and is designed not to be just another “through-the-door-throw-away-publication” but rather a monthly source of information.

I also launched the Andover Gazette in September 2007 with a circulation of 10,000. This brings the number of Gazette magazines published to five, reaching half a million households each year.

Advertisers have the benefit of our free in-house design for their advertisements by a professional artwork and graphics team.

Clients or agencies supplying artwork or images should send JPGs or PDFs, 300 dpi minimum if actual size, or at a higher resolution if smaller than the size required.

MLG Publishing reserves the right to accept or reject any article or material supplied for publication or to edit such material prior to publication. The opinions expressed or advice given in this publication are the views of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher. Every care is taken when compiling this magazine, however we cannot accept liability for any misprints or mistakes and no responsibility can be taken for loss, damage or omission of material due to error. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure they have permission to use any artwork which they supply to us or request us to reproduce. Unless prior consent of the publisher is given, no part of this publication is to be reproduced.

Welcome…Welcome to the May edition of the Test Valley Gazette. I am so pleased with all your kind words reference to the Gazette. Your support has been great. Hope you had a lovely Easter and looking forward to a few more bank holidays which are upon us. If over the bank holidays you need to take the children somewhere please have a look on page 46

at Tree Runners. I have had a fantastic time there over the last few weeks. Children and Adults love it!!!

In July myself and quite a few others are attempting the 3 peaks challenge in 24hrs for the Andover Young Carrers charity, which I am currently training for, and if anyone would like to sponsor me please could you go to justgiving.com and sponsor Tracey Keogh.

Please could I also ask for those of you on facebook to join us on www.facebook.com/testvalleygazette and @MLGPublishing

Our magazines are printed in a factory that is FSC® & ISO 14001 certified. Sustainable and environmentally friendly printing is part of our ethos. Using vegetable-based inks and recycling nearly 100% of our paper waste means you can be confident that this publication isn’t harming the planet. Tracey

6 Win a Free Party Buffet

10 Latest in Sound & Vision

13 West Dean Announces New Fete Plans for June 2012

18 Martin & Co, Andover’s Carole Bazzoni Shortlisted at the ESTAS

20 Apex Care

27 Parkes Brown and Brockmans Solicitors Merge

29-32 Cruise In

36 Test Valley Scores in Top 20 Rural Areas to Live

38 Are You In Danger Of Losing Your Memories? Think Backup!

40 Useful Numbers and Information

46 Tree Runners: Test Valley’s Newest Attraction Offers a Forest Adventure

49 Webbs Natural Pet Care presents Pooches in the Park

52 “Couples Should Undergo a Relationship MOT”

58 Dates For Your Diary

Issue 195 – May 2012

For adver t is ing detai ls contact Tracey on Tel : 01264-310476 Mob: 07775-927161 e-mai l : tes tval ley@mlgpubl ishing.co.uk 3

In this issue…6 Win a Free Party Buffet

10 Latest in Sound & Vision

13 West Dean Announces New Fete Plans for June 2012

18 Martin & Co, Andover’s Carole Bazzoni Shortlisted at the ESTAS

20 Apex Care

27 Parkes Brown and Brockmans Solicitors Merge

29-32 Cruise In

36 Test Valley Scores in Top 20 Rural Areas to Live

38 Are You In Danger Of Losing Your Memories? Think Backup!

40 Useful Numbers and Information

46 Tree Runners: Test Valley’s Newest Attraction Offers a Forest Adventure

49 Webbs Natural Pet Care presents Pooches in the Park

52 “Couples Should Undergo a Relationship MOT”

58 Dates For Your Diary

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Andover Buffets, a new bespoke catering service, is offering Test Valley Gazette & Andover Gazette readers the chance of winning

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The draw will be made on 4th June 2012 and announced in the July edition of the Test Valley Gazette.

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ESTABLISHED IN 1978 by Alan Drummond, Drummond Heating is a family run plumbing and heating business based in Romsey, Hampshire.

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silent auction prizes, the village is aiming to raise over £5,000 for the local community to go towards designated projects such as a updated Church heating system, new playground facilities and village hall improvements.

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April 2012 - West Dean Village Fete is announcing a big change for its 2012 event on June 2nd 1-5pm. Opened by Jon Cuthill, presenter of BBC1 programme “Inside Out”, this year not only does the fete promise to be so much bigger, it will essentially have a rebrand with a fresh look and feel, following the Royal Theme for the Queens Jubilee. Embracing new and exciting ideas whilst reinvigorating the old village traditions, the fete will this year combine highly ‘competitive’ games such as the inter-pub tug of war competition and dog show, with a food and craft fair, vintage car and tractor display, children’s crafts zone, livestock area, plus a plethora of fabulous stalls from local shops and sellers. Furthermore, an awe inspiring hawk demonstration will open the show in the main ring.

The addition of the new food area for 2012 promises to provide a forum for local farmers and producers to sell their home grown produce, and with many scrumptious treats to eat and drink from the Village Teas, Ploughmans Bar & BBQ and Country Pimms Tent, there will be so much to choose from.

Children are invited to join in with the many exciting activities such as a percussion procession, country dancing, dog show, fancy dress competition, pony rides and much, much more. Furthermore, a free craft tent will be onsite with 3 different art and craft activities for the children to get as creative as possible. So you parents can rest assured that your little cherubs will be kept busy and entertained.

Commenting on the exciting changes for 2012, Chairman, Derek Howland of the West Dean Fete Committee added, “We are very excited about this year’s event and are busy working hard to ensure we continue to recruit new and exciting sellers, demonstrations and activities,” he continued, “We are hoping to attract people from the broader area to come and really enjoy our lovely village setting and all we have to offer. It will be easy to reach for many as we have a train station with direct lines to Romsey, Southampton and Salisbury, so people can make it a nice day out for all the family.”

With an expanded committee, bringing even more energy and bright ideas to the table, there has been a renewed passion for developing and supporting the local community and the families, organisations and businesses within it. With some fantastic raffle and

West Dean Announces New Fete Plans for June 2012Promising to deliver family fun, great stalls and good food



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Our building surveying expertise can help you avoid unforeseen

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Carole Bazzoni, Franchise Owner of Martin & Co Andover has been recognised for her high level of customer service after entering the Estate & Letting Agent Awards 2012.

The Estate & Letting Agent Awards are the largest and longest running awards in the estate and letting agent industry and are the only awards judged on feedback from customers.

For the second year running the competition has recognised individual excellence by short listing members of staff based on the feedback received from their own clients.

Twenty-five members of staff from agents of all different shapes and sizes have been shortlisted and at the awards five individuals will receive a Highly Commended Award.

Carole Bazzoni commented: “I am delighted with this recognition; it means a lot to be shortlisted as this is from feedback from my landlords. It is great to gain feedback and to know that I have built up an excellent working relationship with my landlords. Thank you to everyone that took the time to vote for me.”

In total twenty-seven Martin & Co offices have been shortlisted and will be joining agents from seventeen regions across the country for the Gold

Award at a local level. The Martin & Co network are also defending their title of Best Large Letting Chain – Gold award 2009, Silver in 2010 and 2011 and are hopeful of success at this year’s awards.

The regional and national and individual winners will be announced by Phil Spencer, the TV Property expert at the 9th annual ESTAS ceremony at the Hilton Park Lane on 20th April.

For further information about Martin & Co nationally please contact Marketing Director Jayne Codling on 01202-405543 or email [email protected].

Martin & Co, Andover’s Carole Bazzoni shortlisted at the ESTAS



Andover Buffets provide quality home cooked buffet catering in and around the Andover area, suitable for all occasions, buffet catering that is tailored to your specific needs and to your budget.

So whether your need is for a family event such as a small gathering at home to celebrate a life, through to a large sumptuous wedding, or for the business community e.g. lunches and events, Andover Buffets can exceed your expectations.

Importantly I can work to your budget – not necessarily on a per head basis

I prefer not to work on a fixed ‘per head’ basis because I believe this can very quickly become unnecessarily expensive, especially for larger numbers where economies of scale should (but often don’t) come in to play and it also allows me to be flexible with your requirements.

Because I work from my home, I can keep overheads to a minimum and therefore the costs of my services are very competitive, despite using high quality and, where possible, local ingredients – my preferred suppliers of fresh ingredients are: Waitrose and Laverstoke Park Farm.

Passion for food is so important, costs absolutely nothing but adds so much value to the end result – why not have a look at the photos of my food, some of which are detailed above, throughout my website www.andoverbuffets.co.uk and see the sample costs in the menu section, covering both family and business events. Hopefully you will see what can be achieved at very reasonable prices.

So if you are considering catering for a function, why not contact me first for a quote.

Jane Berntsen Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07981 862 173 Website: www.andoverbuffets.co.uk Home: 01264 352300

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Apex Care is a specialist home care provider. It has been successfully assisting and bettering the lives of those in need for over a decade. As well as extending its services to the frail elderly and people with learning disabilities, Apex Care also welcomes physically disabled and younger people who require care but want to remain in the comfort of their own homes. With elderly people becoming less reluctant to enter residential homes, the demand for Domiciliary Care has become significantly more important in the past few years. Apex Care has responded to this demand and has developed its services to make itself one of the leading home care providers in the industry. It strives to provide care workers to clients in both the care homes industry and to individuals within their own homes. Its customer-focused service complies with the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 and thus customers requiring the care of Apex Care can be assured that their needs will be met by a professional organisation, in accordance with accredited guidelines.

Apex Care offers its customers an assortment of care services.

⋅ Home Care for the elderly is for those individuals with a less severe need for care. Customers can invite carers into their homes for short term visits or for help with specific tasks such as bathing or light domestic duties.

⋅ Palliative and Terminal Care is a compassionate care service for customers who are chronically or terminally ill and require care to manage their symptoms. Given the sensitiveness of the situation, carers are trained to adopt a specialist approach to both the customers, their families and can even offer support for bereavement and grief.

⋅ dementia Care can be provided to customers in their homes, depending upon the level of dementia symptoms they experience.

⋅ Live-in Care is the most comprehensive of Apex Cares services. Customers are enabled to remain in the comfort of their own homes, whilst benefiting from the services of a live-in carer who can look after you and manage your household. This service allows you to live YOUR way in YOUR home whilst providing you with companionship and support from a friendly carer day and night.

Along with caring for clients with varied needs Apex Care also offers a wide spectrum of first-class and useful services. Although your needs can be met upon request, the most commonly entreated services are:

⋅ Home Help for customers needing help with shopping, housework and/or the preparing of meals.

⋅ A pop-in service is available for clients wanting assistance with small but essential household tasks.

⋅ A Personal Care service is often used by customers requiring assistance with bathing and dressing.

⋅ night Sitters and Sleepers are carers who spend the night at your home, allowing customers to enjoy the peace of mind and security at night.

Our commitment to our clients is at the forefront of our priorities and thus, Apex Care ensures that it employs only the most competent, qualified and capable carers to reflect and enhance its first-class reputation.

All employees undergo a thorough interview where their abilities will be rigorously checked alongside their references. CRB checks are compulsory for each member of staff as is the requirement for them to be registered with an NVQ level 2 within six months of commencing employment (if not already attained). Considering the care of its customers as central to its aims, Apex Care endeavours to provide its staff with role-appropriate training that will enable customers to experience the very best in care and attention as a result.

The life of a carer is considerably rewarding and Apex Care targets its recruitment towards a wide and varied demographic of all ages and genders. Its youngest carer is just 18 and its oldest is over 70. Whether you want to be a live-in carer or would be willing to give short-term care, Apex Care can accommodate you. Typically live-in carers can expect to be with a client from morning to night, providing assistance with getting up in the morning to preparing meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Short-term carers will usually visit customers to attend to personal needs, light household duties and a range of other customer requirements.

Do you have the patience and compassion to provide love and companionship to those who need it the most? And do you have a genuine interest in looking after people? If so, contact Apex Care today to begin your journey as a carer.

At Apex Care we promise to equip you with all the training and knowledge you will need to be a pillar of hope and support for those individuals wishing to retain their independence during difficult times.

If you would like to enquire about any of the services provided by Apex Care or believe you have what it takes to become an Apex Care carer please do not hesitate to contact:

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Tel: 0330 2020200 Web: www.apexcare.org

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our quality service is always there to support them.Based throughout Hampshire & Dorset, we hope to provide a range of services to cope with all of your needs.

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The merger of two of the area’s leading legal firms has created a business whose focus will combine specialist legal expertise with a passion for the community.

The coming together of Parkes Browne in Andover and Brockmans Solicitors at Stockbridge will provide an expanded team of more than a dozen specialist staff able to service a wider area.

The firm’s incorporated name is DBB Law LLP, but will be known as DBB Solicitors.

Managing Partner Michelle Duckworth heads a management team including David Browne and Alison Brockman.

“We are very flexible in our hours and approach,” said Michelle Duckworth.

“We visit sick and elderly clients, we offer a flexible cost structure and our team is reactive to clients’ needs. Clients expect an out of office service. We are available outside standard 9-5 office hours and have the resources to meet that expectation without extra cost,” she added.

“We are totally transparent and offer specialist legal advice at economic prices with no hidden costs. DBB Solicitors is distinct, with a fresh perspective.”

Alison Brockman sees the merger as meeting the changing landscape of the legal industry by adopting

a new corporate image and approach.

“After working together over the past decade there’s a real synergy between us, with a similar approach to client care,” said David Browne.

“The merger has provided a platform for us to further expand and grow,” Michelle said.

“We are accredited by the Law Society within their Conveyance Quality Scheme and also members of APIL, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers which ensures high standards of client care are maintained, and we are also members of Resolution which aims to ease the path of divorce,” said Alison Brockman.

The firm is taking a more holistic approach to the law and is passionate about making a difference and getting involved in the community.

“We want to hear the community voice and react to it,” added Michelle.

They are already involved in work experience schemes and are active in the Andover Apprenticeship Scheme.

DBB Solicitors also regularly cater for high net worth clients and are specialist commercial advisors, and as the two offices are a totally unified business, clients can be seen at either location.

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Convenient: Offices in Andover and Stockbridge, clients are welcome to be seen at either location.

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Dear Friends,I can honestly say that out of every cruise I have been on, and I daren't brag about the number, Alaska was the best ever! It was a magical experience. Totally different to the Nowegian Fjords even to the extent of 'exciting'! Wildlife, Whales, Gold town of Skagway, Totem Poles of Ketchikan, Glaciers and beautiful scenery. Every stop totally different in character. This Alaska cruise is a Cruise In exclusive pricewise. Up to £600 per person cheaper than anyone else. Don't lose out if you want to see Alaska.

11 Nights froM £143915 September 2012

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3 AMAziNg Nights oN iNdepeNdeNce of the seAs - £249pp

Just take a look at the inside spread of this Newsletter insert. No, it's not a joke! this is the best offer for a 3-night mini cruise we – at Cruise In – have ever seen. Independence of the Seas, at 160,000 tons is the biggest luxury 4-star ship sailing out of Southampton. Never cruised before? Doubtful about cruising being for you? Well, no more excuses! It will make up your mind for good! Come and join all the staff of Cruise In on this wonderful cruise with two lovely itinerary stops at Zeebrugge for bruges and Le Havre for Honfleur, Normandy or even paris! the biggest bonus of booking with Cruise In? Included in our special 3-nighter is a chance to visit the 'ben & Jerry Sweet', a pr Atrium cabin, a viewing of a 606 square feet Owners Suite, optional Cruise In coach tours from Zeebrugge and Le Havre at special Cruise In prices. enough said? See you onboard!

As the proverb hAs it, A fAir exchANge is No robbery.

For many years we've used one supplier, thomas exchange, to exchange our currency. Come to think of it, it's many, many years, even when we were based in Victoria, back in our London days. We still use them to this day, buying online. their front page makes it easy for visitors by showing euros and dollars. they supply commission-free holiday money and traveller's cheques. We've found they always give a better rate than high street banks, the post Office, m&S and all travel agents. You buy online and the cash arrives the following day by post, for which you have to sign. their website is www.thomasexchange.co.uk so there you go, a tip straight from the horse's mouth.

coMe & JoiN Us oN the doUro – 12th to 19th JULy 2012 5-stAr doUro QUeeN

How often ‘Sold Out’ becomes ‘Not Sold Out’ because of cancelled cabins! We’re always sympathetic about cancellations because very often they’re caused by family problems. but misfortune for some is opportunity for others. We’ve two cancelled cabins on our Douro cruise in July. And no wonder the cruise was sold out! the value, with add-ons, was just amazing! At £655 per person for a main Deck cabin on a 5-star ship, cruising 4 nights with full board, plus 3 nights b&b in a 4-star hotel in July, it was a steal! It sold out so quickly we didn’t even keep a waiting list! So it’s first come, first served. even more amazing, the price is still the same! It should now be at least £840 due to massive flight and hotel price increases because of high season demand! but to sell these two cabins quickly, we’ve held the price. please don’t ask for any airport but Gatwick because, believe it or not, that’s all we can get! Cliff and rose are accompanying this cruise and can’t wait for their fourth visit! maybe, just maybe, they will see you in Oporto!

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Interior 11 £1439

Ocean View 7 £1599

Balcony 2B £1929

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May 2012

Dear Friends,I can honestly say that out of every cruise I have been on, and I daren't brag about the number, Alaska was the best ever! It was a magical experience. Totally different to the Nowegian Fjords even to the extent of 'exciting'! Wildlife, Whales, Gold town of Skagway, Totem Poles of Ketchikan, Glaciers and beautiful scenery. Every stop totally different in character. This Alaska cruise is a Cruise In exclusive pricewise. Up to £600 per person cheaper than anyone else. Don't lose out if you want to see Alaska.

11 Nights froM £143915 September 2012

Vancouver, Cruising Inside Passage, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Skagway, Juneau, Icy Strait

Point Cruising, Ketchikan, Vancouver

3 AMAziNg Nights oN iNdepeNdeNce of the seAs - £249pp

Just take a look at the inside spread of this Newsletter insert. No, it's not a joke! this is the best offer for a 3-night mini cruise we – at Cruise In – have ever seen. Independence of the Seas, at 160,000 tons is the biggest luxury 4-star ship sailing out of Southampton. Never cruised before? Doubtful about cruising being for you? Well, no more excuses! It will make up your mind for good! Come and join all the staff of Cruise In on this wonderful cruise with two lovely itinerary stops at Zeebrugge for bruges and Le Havre for Honfleur, Normandy or even paris! the biggest bonus of booking with Cruise In? Included in our special 3-nighter is a chance to visit the 'ben & Jerry Sweet', a pr Atrium cabin, a viewing of a 606 square feet Owners Suite, optional Cruise In coach tours from Zeebrugge and Le Havre at special Cruise In prices. enough said? See you onboard!

As the proverb hAs it, A fAir exchANge is No robbery.

For many years we've used one supplier, thomas exchange, to exchange our currency. Come to think of it, it's many, many years, even when we were based in Victoria, back in our London days. We still use them to this day, buying online. their front page makes it easy for visitors by showing euros and dollars. they supply commission-free holiday money and traveller's cheques. We've found they always give a better rate than high street banks, the post Office, m&S and all travel agents. You buy online and the cash arrives the following day by post, for which you have to sign. their website is www.thomasexchange.co.uk so there you go, a tip straight from the horse's mouth.

coMe & JoiN Us oN the doUro – 12th to 19th JULy 2012 5-stAr doUro QUeeN

How often ‘Sold Out’ becomes ‘Not Sold Out’ because of cancelled cabins! We’re always sympathetic about cancellations because very often they’re caused by family problems. but misfortune for some is opportunity for others. We’ve two cancelled cabins on our Douro cruise in July. And no wonder the cruise was sold out! the value, with add-ons, was just amazing! At £655 per person for a main Deck cabin on a 5-star ship, cruising 4 nights with full board, plus 3 nights b&b in a 4-star hotel in July, it was a steal! It sold out so quickly we didn’t even keep a waiting list! So it’s first come, first served. even more amazing, the price is still the same! It should now be at least £840 due to massive flight and hotel price increases because of high season demand! but to sell these two cabins quickly, we’ve held the price. please don’t ask for any airport but Gatwick because, believe it or not, that’s all we can get! Cliff and rose are accompanying this cruise and can’t wait for their fourth visit! maybe, just maybe, they will see you in Oporto!

COME AND JOIN OUR EXCLUSIVE RIVER CRUISE CHARTER

‘THE MAGIC OF THE DOURO’

15 JULY 2012ON THE LUXURY 5-STAR DOURO CRUISER

FROM £495pp

CELEBRITYCEnTuRY®


Interior 11 £1439

Ocean View 7 £1599

Balcony 2B £1929

Concierge Balcony C3 £1959

Price per person based on twin occupancy includes return flights from London, one night Vancouver pre-cruise hotel room only, port and air taxes, full board and entertainment on cruise.




14 NIGhT MEDITErrANEAN

14 NIGhT CANArIES & AzorES

14 NIGhT ICElAND & FjorDS

8 NIGhT NorWEGIAN FjorDS

Prices include up to £200pp Early Booking Discount on bookings made before 31 May 2012

Free parking at Southampton

regional air flights from £99pp

Captain’s Club onboard spend benefits up to $500 per stateroom depending on grade

CElEBrITY EClIPSESOUTHAMPTON SAILINGS

8 NIGHT NORWEGIAN FJORDS 8 NIGHTFROM £789

3 MAY, *31 AuGuST2013

SouthamptonMolde, Norway

Alesund, NorwayBergen, Norway

Stavanger, NorwaySouthampton

*Itinerary differs, please call.

NORWEGIAN FJORDS

CELEBRITYECLIPSE®

No-flying, Celebrity Eclipse, and the Norwegian fjords to look forward to! What more could you wish for in nine days? If you haven’t seen the fjords, you’ll have heard about their beauty, the splendour, the magnificence. Nothing compares to seeing the fjords with your own eyes. They are overwhelmingly awesome. As for Geiranger fjord, it’s the fjord of all fjords.The same may be said of Celebrity Eclipse. She’s truly a ‘ship of all ships’. Launched in 2010 she was hailed as a new benchmark in cruise ship design.

Stateroom Grade 3 May 31 Aug

Interior 12 £789 £829

Ocean View 8 £879 £919

Balcony 2B £949 £989

Concierge Balcony C3 £1059 £1149

Aqua Class A2 £1099 £1229

Price per person based on twin occupancy includes port taxes, full board and entertainment on cruise. Price includes Celebrity Cruises early booking discount of £100 per person which expires 31 May 2012. *Onboard credit amount varies dependent on category of stateroom booked.

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Onboard spend up to $400 per stateroom for

Captain’s Club members on new bookings made before

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14 NightFrom £1159

25 may, 8 JuNe, 22 JuNe, 20 July,

17 august2013

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Scandinavia and Russia just grow and grow in cruising popularity, especially when there’s no flying. There is simply so much of interest to see from the delights of Stockholm & St Petersburg to the magical Tallin & Copenhagen. The whole world of northern European civilisation opens up before you, every port of call a history lesson. And as for the shopping, it could melt your plastic if you’re not careful. Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find it. But don’t think all the fun is ashore. There’s so much to do onboard you may never get off!

14 Night ultimate sCaNDiNaVia & russia

Stateroom Grade 25 May 8 June 22 June 20 July 17 Aug

Interior 12 £1159 £1159 £1219 1299 1299

Ocean View 8 £1389 £1389 £1429 1569 1659

Balcony 2B £1599 £1649 £1689 1869 1919

Concierge Balcony C3 £1749 £1789 £1839 2059 2059

Aqua Class A2 £1789 £1839 £1879 2099 2099



Free Parking at southampton

Free Coach travel

onboard spend up to $500 per stateroom for


15th may 2012*

14 NightFrom £1249

6 July, *3 August 2013

southamptonreykjavik (overnight)

Akureyri, icelandKlaksvik, Faroe islands

geiranger, NorwayFlam, Norway

stavanger, NorwayKristiansand, Norway

southampton

*Itinerary differs, please call

ultimAte icelANd & NorwegiAN FJords

A no-flying cruise with a superb itinerary on a superb ship. Reykjavik, capital of Iceland, is stunningly beautiful. Klaksvik, with its famous pyramid mountain towering over the entrance to the harbour, is the fishing capital of the Faroe Islands. You still have Flam, Olden, Bergen and the fjords to come! Not forgetting, of course, that the 122,000 ton Celebrity Eclipse is, to use the cliché, a destination in itself. There’s many a port of call that would love to boast of half the facilities you’ll find onboard.

14 Night icelANd & FJords

celeBrity ecliPse®

Stateroom Grade 6 July 3 Aug

Interior 12 £1249 £1289

Ocean View 8 £1519 £1649

Balcony 2B £1869 £1909



Price per person based on twin occupancy includes port taxes, full board & entertainment on cruise. Prices are subject to availability & offers can be withdrawn without prior notice. Price includes Celebrity Cruises early booking discount of £200 per person, expires 31 May 2012. *Onboard credit amount varies dependent on category of stateroom booked.



Free coach travel


captain’s club members on new bookings made before

15th may 2012*

14 NightFrom £1039

6, 20 october 2013

SouthamptonPonta Delgada, Azores

madeira (Funchal) Portugal

tenerife, canary islandsgran canaria, canary is.Fuerteventura, canary is.Lanzarote, canary islands

Lisbon, PortugalSouthampton


ULtimAte cANArieS AND the AZoreS

ceLebritY ecLiPSe®

A wonderful itinerary on a choice of dates sailing on the magnificent Celebrity Eclipse, one of the best premium category cruise ships in the world. You’ll enjoy superb service, gourmet food, wonderful staterooms and all manner of facilities you’d never think to find at sea. From the top deck lawn club to the magnificent theatre, prepare to be dazzled. Celebrity Eclipse brings fabulous modern luxury to everyone who has the pleasure of cruising on her.

14 Night cANArieS & AZoreS

Stateroom Grade 6 Oct 20 Oct

Interior 12 £1069 £1039

Ocean View 8 £1249 £1199

Balcony 2B £1549 £1509





Free coach travel



15th may 2012*

14 NightFrom £110911 may 2013

Southamptonmalaga, Spaintoulon, FranceLivorno, italyrome, italy

Villefranche, Francegibraltar, UK


14 NightFrom £1129

8, 22 SePt 2013

Southamptonmalaga, Spain

Villefranche, Francerome, italy

Livorno, italygenoa, italygibraltar, UK


meDiterraNeaN CrUiSe

A wonderful cruise on Celebrity Eclipse with an equally wonderful itinerary. All we have to do is mention the names: Malaga, Villefranche, Rome, Lisbon, Gibraltar and so on, a roll call of the Mediterranean’s finest ports of call. Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the world. Perhaps its most famous son is Pablo Picasso.

14 Night meDiterraNeaN

CeLeBrity eCLiPSe®

Stateroom Grade 11 May 8 Sept 22 Sept

Interior 12 £1109 £1129 £1129

Ocean View 8 £1289 £1289 £1289

Balcony 2B £1549 £1599 £1599

Concierge Balcony C3 £1699 £1649 £1649

Aqua Class A2 £1739 £1699 £1699



onboard spend up to $500 per stateroom for Captain’s Club members on new bookings made before 15th may 2012*

Free Coach travelFree Parking at Southampton

SUMMEr 2013

AMAziNg crUise iN prices


best Available Interior £249

best Available Atrium pr £279

best Available Ocean View £299

best Available balcony £399

3rd/4th person including children £150

prices based on twin occupancy includes port taxes, full board and entertainment on cruise.

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14 NIGhT ICElAND & FjorDS

8 NIGhT NorWEGIAN FjorDS

Prices include up to £200pp Early Booking Discount on bookings made before 31 May 2012

Free parking at Southampton

regional air flights from £99pp

Captain’s Club onboard spend benefits up to $500 per stateroom depending on grade

CElEBrITY EClIPSESOUTHAMPTON SAILINGS

8 NIGHT NORWEGIAN FJORDS 8 NIGHTFROM £789

3 MAY, *31 AuGuST2013

SouthamptonMolde, Norway

Alesund, NorwayBergen, Norway

Stavanger, NorwaySouthampton

*Itinerary differs, please call.

NORWEGIAN FJORDS

CELEBRITYECLIPSE®

No-flying, Celebrity Eclipse, and the Norwegian fjords to look forward to! What more could you wish for in nine days? If you haven’t seen the fjords, you’ll have heard about their beauty, the splendour, the magnificence. Nothing compares to seeing the fjords with your own eyes. They are overwhelmingly awesome. As for Geiranger fjord, it’s the fjord of all fjords.The same may be said of Celebrity Eclipse. She’s truly a ‘ship of all ships’. Launched in 2010 she was hailed as a new benchmark in cruise ship design.

Stateroom Grade 3 May 31 Aug

Interior 12 £789 £829

Ocean View 8 £879 £919

Balcony 2B £949 £989






Free Coach Travel

Onboard spend up to $400 per stateroom for


15th May 2012*

14 NightFrom £1159

25 may, 8 JuNe, 22 JuNe, 20 July,

17 august2013

southamptonZeebrugge (Bruges)

Warnemunde, germanystockholm, sweden

helsinki, Finlandst Petersburg (overnight)

tallinn, estoniaCopenhagen, Denmark

southampton

ultimate sCaNDiNaVia & russia

CeleBrityeCliPse®

Scandinavia and Russia just grow and grow in cruising popularity, especially when there’s no flying. There is simply so much of interest to see from the delights of Stockholm & St Petersburg to the magical Tallin & Copenhagen. The whole world of northern European civilisation opens up before you, every port of call a history lesson. And as for the shopping, it could melt your plastic if you’re not careful. Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find it. But don’t think all the fun is ashore. There’s so much to do onboard you may never get off!

14 Night ultimate sCaNDiNaVia & russia

Stateroom Grade 25 May 8 June 22 June 20 July 17 Aug

Interior 12 £1159 £1159 £1219 1299 1299

Ocean View 8 £1389 £1389 £1429 1569 1659

Balcony 2B £1599 £1649 £1689 1869 1919

Concierge Balcony C3 £1749 £1789 £1839 2059 2059

Aqua Class A2 £1789 £1839 £1879 2099 2099




Free Coach travel



15th may 2012*

14 NightFrom £1249

6 July, *3 August 2013

southamptonreykjavik (overnight)

Akureyri, icelandKlaksvik, Faroe islands

geiranger, NorwayFlam, Norway

stavanger, NorwayKristiansand, Norway

southampton

*Itinerary differs, please call

ultimAte icelANd & NorwegiAN FJords

A no-flying cruise with a superb itinerary on a superb ship. Reykjavik, capital of Iceland, is stunningly beautiful. Klaksvik, with its famous pyramid mountain towering over the entrance to the harbour, is the fishing capital of the Faroe Islands. You still have Flam, Olden, Bergen and the fjords to come! Not forgetting, of course, that the 122,000 ton Celebrity Eclipse is, to use the cliché, a destination in itself. There’s many a port of call that would love to boast of half the facilities you’ll find onboard.

14 Night icelANd & FJords

celeBrity ecliPse®

Stateroom Grade 6 July 3 Aug

Interior 12 £1249 £1289

Ocean View 8 £1519 £1649

Balcony 2B £1869 £1909






Free coach travel



15th may 2012*

14 NightFrom £1039

6, 20 october 2013

SouthamptonPonta Delgada, Azores

madeira (Funchal) Portugal

tenerife, canary islandsgran canaria, canary is.Fuerteventura, canary is.Lanzarote, canary islands



ULtimAte cANArieS AND the AZoreS

ceLebritY ecLiPSe®

A wonderful itinerary on a choice of dates sailing on the magnificent Celebrity Eclipse, one of the best premium category cruise ships in the world. You’ll enjoy superb service, gourmet food, wonderful staterooms and all manner of facilities you’d never think to find at sea. From the top deck lawn club to the magnificent theatre, prepare to be dazzled. Celebrity Eclipse brings fabulous modern luxury to everyone who has the pleasure of cruising on her.

14 Night cANArieS & AZoreS

Stateroom Grade 6 Oct 20 Oct

Interior 12 £1069 £1039

Ocean View 8 £1249 £1199

Balcony 2B £1549 £1509





Free coach travel



15th may 2012*

14 NightFrom £110911 may 2013

Southamptonmalaga, Spaintoulon, FranceLivorno, italyrome, italy

Villefranche, Francegibraltar, UK


14 NightFrom £1129

8, 22 SePt 2013

Southamptonmalaga, Spain

Villefranche, Francerome, italy

Livorno, italygenoa, italygibraltar, UK


meDiterraNeaN CrUiSe

A wonderful cruise on Celebrity Eclipse with an equally wonderful itinerary. All we have to do is mention the names: Malaga, Villefranche, Rome, Lisbon, Gibraltar and so on, a roll call of the Mediterranean’s finest ports of call. Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the world. Perhaps its most famous son is Pablo Picasso.

14 Night meDiterraNeaN

CeLeBrity eCLiPSe®

Stateroom Grade 11 May 8 Sept 22 Sept

Interior 12 £1109 £1129 £1129

Ocean View 8 £1289 £1289 £1289

Balcony 2B £1549 £1599 £1599

Concierge Balcony C3 £1699 £1649 £1649

Aqua Class A2 £1739 £1699 £1699



onboard spend up to $500 per stateroom for Captain’s Club members on new bookings made before 15th may 2012*

Free Coach travelFree Parking at Southampton

SUMMEr 2013

AMAziNg crUise iN prices


best Available Interior £249

best Available Atrium pr £279

best Available Ocean View £299

best Available balcony £399

3rd/4th person including children £150

prices based on twin occupancy includes port taxes, full board and entertainment on cruise.

3 Nights on royal Caribbean's Independence of the SeasFrom £249 per person

Southampton - Zeebrugge, belgium - Le Havre, France - Southampton

the Most AffordAbLe 4 LUxUry crUise

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The information and opinions contained in our newsletters are the views of Cruise In and do not necessarily represent those of our suppliers and business associates. While every care has been taken in the production of this newsletter, Cruise In accept no responsibility for errors or omissions.

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regards and best wishes from Cliff, rose, Kim, Vicky, Joanne and the crew at CrUISe iN

CrUISe N'S hoLidAy choice!the best AMAziNg vALUe crUises for 2013!

bANK hoLidAy & hALf-terM speciALs!

7-NIGHt FrANCe & SpAIN 24 mAY 2013

Itinerary:SouthamptonVigo, Spain

bilbao, SpainLe Havre, France

SouthamptonAdventure of the seas

AUGUSt bANK HOLIDAY SpeCIAL!7-NIGHt NOrWeGIAN FJOrDS 25 AUGUSt 2013

Itinerary: Southampton, england

Alesund, NorwaySkjolden, Norway

Flåm, NorwayStavanger, Norway

Southampton, englandAdventure of the seas

OCtOber HALF-term SpeCIAL!7-NIGHt FrANCe & SpAIN 27 OCtOber 2013


Cherbourg, FranceVigo, SpainGijon, Spainbilbao, Spain

Le Havre, FranceSouthampton, england

Adventure of the seas

Stateroom Grade 24 May 25 Aug 27 Oct

Interior N £559 £649 £519

Interior Atrium PR £599 £739 £559

Ocean View I £689 £739 £649

Balcony E2 £829 £789

Balcony D2 £829 £789

Price per person based on twin occupancy includes port and ship taxes, full board and entertainment on cruise and £100pp early booking discount.



The Black HorseWest Tytherley SP5 1NF

01794 340308

Look at our website for opening times, events and menus.www.theblackhorsepublichouse.co.uk

Unspoilt 17th Century Country Pub

• FreshlyCookedHomemade Dishes for Lunch and Dinner

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The information and opinions contained in our newsletters are the views of Cruise In and do not necessarily represent those of our suppliers and business associates. While every care has been taken in the production of this newsletter, Cruise In accept no responsibility for errors or omissions.

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regards and best wishes from Cliff, rose, Kim, Vicky, Joanne and the crew at CrUISe iN

CrUISe N'S hoLidAy choice!the best AMAziNg vALUe crUises for 2013!

bANK hoLidAy & hALf-terM speciALs!

7-NIGHt FrANCe & SpAIN 24 mAY 2013

Itinerary:SouthamptonVigo, Spain

bilbao, SpainLe Havre, France

SouthamptonAdventure of the seas

AUGUSt bANK HOLIDAY SpeCIAL!7-NIGHt NOrWeGIAN FJOrDS 25 AUGUSt 2013


Alesund, NorwaySkjolden, Norway

Flåm, NorwayStavanger, Norway

Southampton, englandAdventure of the seas

OCtOber HALF-term SpeCIAL!7-NIGHt FrANCe & SpAIN 27 OCtOber 2013


Cherbourg, FranceVigo, SpainGijon, Spainbilbao, Spain

Le Havre, FranceSouthampton, england

Adventure of the seas

Stateroom Grade 24 May 25 Aug 27 Oct

Interior N £559 £649 £519

Interior Atrium PR £599 £739 £559

Ocean View I £689 £739 £649

Balcony E2 £829 £789

Balcony D2 £829 £789

Price per person based on twin occupancy includes port and ship taxes, full board and entertainment on cruise and £100pp early booking discount.



Enjoy your garden whatever the weather

with a Veranda from Crocodilla

• Available in a large range of styles and colours to suit your home.

• Comprehensive service from survey to installation.

Please call 01794 367286 to discuss your requirements.

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Mark Oliver Plumbing & Maintenance Services

All Domestic Plumbing undertaken Oil Boiler Service - Installation & Repair From a dripping tap to a blocked drain

Local Trades - Covering most of Hampshire

All types of Property Maintenance undertaken Painting - Fencing - Gardening - Patios & Paving

Plastering - Roof Repairs & Electrical Work

Fully qualified Registered Tradesmen Prompt & Reliable - Same or next day service

Small Jobs Happily Undertaken Free Quotations - No Call Out Charge

OAP Discounts 24 hour Urgent Response

Call us on: 0800 2980 294 07743 386 540 / 01489 278 725

www.moliverplumbing.co.uk Member of Checkatrade.com

Be a Weekend Volunteer at Mottisfont

Time well spent

Do you find weekends a drag? Looking to make new friends? Want to be part of something special? Join our friendly bunch of Room/Gallery and Outdoor Guides Find out more - email [email protected]

Phone 01794 341564

Photo © National Trust Images The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont Find us on Facebook

Your Local Solar PV Installer

Benefit from the Governments ‘Feed in Tariff’

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Reduce your carbon footprint

Providing free electricity

For a free survey and quotation contact us on:

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Enjoy your garden whatever the weather

with a Veranda from Crocodilla

• Available in a large range of styles and colours to suit your home.

• Comprehensive service from survey to installation.

Please call 01794 367286 to discuss your requirements.

www.verandas-crocodilla.co.uk



A Professional Family BusinessEstablished for over 25 years

Tel: 01264 771073 Email: [email protected] www.chappellbuilders.co.uk1 Michaelmas Drove, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8DR

Looking for a reliable builder for a new extension? Need a new patio or a loft conversion? Or even just need a roof tile fixed?

We are a professional family business based in Weyhill near Andover Hampshire. We provide services to the domestic, commercial and industrial markets. Allow us to quote for your insurance claim.

Our typical projects include:• Alltypesofconstructionwork• Refurbishment• Groundwork• Extensions• PatiosandWalling• LoftConversions

We’re lucky to live in Test Valley, according to the latest survey from the Halifax, which placed our region in the top 20 rural areas to live in Great Britain.

Test Valley actually came 14th out of a total 119 local authority areas across Great Britain. We scored particularly well for employment at 81.4%, well above the national average of 70%. But the score also took into account factors like the weather (although the Isle of Wight is the sunniest spot), income levels, health and life expectancy, as well as things like broadband access, education (class sizes and GCSE results), crime, population density, traffic and CO2 emissions, and affordability of housing (compared to local earnings), all giving us a relatively good quality of life.

But if we didn’t live in Test Valley, the other places to consider would be the East of England as East and South Cambridgeshire, and East Hertfordshire came first, third and fifth respectively, with Wychavon in the West Midlands coming second. Other Hampshire places featuring in the top 50 include East Hampshire (32) and the New Forest (44). Wiltshire featured in 39th place.

That said, I’m not planning to move any time soon! Test Valley is such a wonderful place to live with its varied rural

landscape, picturesque villages and towns like Romsey, Stockbridge and Andover, all with the beautiful River Test flowing through it.

And now the serious stuff… how they gathered the data in Halifax’s own words: “The Halifax Rural Areas Quality of Life Survey tracks where living standards are highest in Great Britain by ranking local performance across key indicators covering the labour market, the housing market, the environment, education and health. The survey examines all 119 rural local authority districts and is based on data at local authority district (LAD) level. Data has been gathered from a number of sources, including Halifax, Point Topic (Broadband data), ONS, DEFRA, the Met Office, the Department for Transport, Department of Children, Schools and Families, the Department of Energy and Climate Change, the Welsh Assembly, Northern Ireland Government and the Scottish Executive.”

For more local Test Valley articles, as well as local videos, event listings, and a groups section designed to help local organisations raise their profile and grow membership, take a look at www.inspiredcommunity.co.uk, or call Angela on 01264 710 033.

Test Valley Scores in Top 20 Rural Areas to Live, Says The Halifax by Angela Wilbraham, Community Manager, of inspiredcommunity.co.uk

COMPLETEFENCING

SPECIALISTS OF ALL TYPES OF FENCING

Tel: 07799 838292

Decking Stock Fencing

Equestrian – post and rail Domestic & Commercial

Established 25 yearsFree Quotations & Expert Advice Given



www.rhsolicitors.co.uk

YOUR LOCAL LEGAL EXPERTS

• House Sale & Purchase• Commercial Conveyancing• Business/Company Advice• Employment Law• Compromise Agreements• Divorce & Matrimonial• Wills & Probate• Separation Agreements• Finances• Contact

Andover 01264 351533 1-5 Bridge Street

Salisbury 01722 328871 23 Brown Street

Natalie Board

Now in New Hands Toni Simmonds and her head chef Lee McDowall welcome you.

The John O’Gaunt Inn is situated in the picturesque and quiet hamlet of Horsebridge. We pride ourselves on offering a warm welcome in a traditional country pub atmosphere. We serve real ales and our menu showcases the best of local produce.

Located adjacent to the River Test and just a few short steps away from the popular Test Way, we are a great watering hole for walkers and cyclists alike. Dogs Welcome.

Our menu offers good traditional pub food, freshly prepared and using locally sourced seasonal produce whenever possible. Childrens menu available.

Free House The John O’Gaunt Inn

opening TimesMon-Thurs: 12noon-3pm; 6pm-11pm

Fri & Sat: 12noon-Late ClosingSun: 12noon-5pm

The John O’Gaunt InnHorsebridge Road • King’s Somborne • Hampshire • SO20 6PU

Telephone: 01794 [email protected] • www.johnogauntinnhorsebridge.com

Free WiFi



Country Tree Care Ltd

Professional Arboriculture

A friendly and enthusiastic approach to your trees, shrubs and hedges

• All aspects of Tree Surgery

•Plantingplans

•Plantingoftrees,shrubsandhedges

• Transplanting trees of all sizes, even mature

• Fire wood

• Advice

ContactusaboutfutureprojectsonOffice: 01962 776373Mobile: 07557 530790

Email:[email protected]: countrytreecare.co.uk

Are You In Danger Of Losing Your Memories? Think backup! advises Peter Clarke from PC PAL

When asked what people most fear when their computer dies the answer is usually losing their photos. With the digital age well and truly upon us most photos are only kept in one place; the computer. So how do we protect from this potential threat (and it’s not just your photos!)? The answer is a simple one – backup your system adequately on a regular basis.

What options are open to us to achieve this peace of mind?

• DVD – You could simply choose to copy your files onto a DVD. This is a simple process but requires you to choose the appropriate files and remember to do it! You may also need many DVDs depending on how much data you need to copy.

• USB drive – This involves attaching a USB drive and copying your files to it. This can be achieved using the software that comes with the USB drive and setting it up so you can schedule the backup to happen automatically – no more having to remember to backup new photos and files!

• Web based (eg Cloud) – uploading your information to the internet on an encrypted i.e. very secure site. This type of backup is done in the background automatically and will happen every time you change a file or add a photo to your computer. It has the added bonus that if your PC and back up device are both stolen then your photos and other files are still safely waiting for you to access them.

So what is right for you? There are pros and cons of all types of backup and a combination is always a good idea; a personalised backup plan for your situation is probably best.

If you have questions regarding this or any other computer issue then contact PC PAL on 01264 931000, email [email protected] or visit www.pcpal.co.uk

HOME DOG CARE & BOARDING

Day or overnight careRural Farmhouse LocationTreated as part of the family

Please contact Sarah

07587 485 860

Solar PV & Wind Turbine Services. Produce your own Electricity. A guaranteed return of approx

15% yearly return on your investment for 25 years tax free

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RICKY’S STEAKHOUSEat

The Sun InnRicky’s Steakhouse @ The Sun is the place in

Romsey for the perfect steak or burger. We

have a passion for grilling inspired by the

American West, all our steaks are sourced

locally and while steaks are king at Ricky’s

our menu features plenty of other tempting

options that you are sure to enjoy.

www.sunromsey.co.uk

Tel: 01794 512255 for bookings

CAROL’S CARVERYat theMalthouse Inn

At Carol’s Carvery at the Malthouse wepride ourselves on giving you the finest

traditional carvery anywhere. A choice ofthree meats daily, fresh vegetables, all thetrimmings and great gravy, as well as a fullmenu with all the classic pub favourites,

ensures something for everyone !

Tel: 01794 368303 for bookings

www.malthousecarvery.co.uk

Romsey’s only fishing tackle shopNew range of Hardy’s coarse fishing rods –

Now in stock! Try before you buy

Open 7 days a week 7am - 7pm April - October

Stockists of most major suppliers.

As well as an extensive range of fly fishing equipment – Greys, Fulling Mill, Snowbee & Scierra.

Pike tackle specialists.

We continue to be renowned for selling the only meat fed maggots in the area.

Come and visit us and find out why we are so unique!

Romsey Bait and Tackle

Located at Woodington & Whinwhistle Fisheries, Whinwhistle Road, East Wellow, Romsey,

Hampshire SO51 6BE (near Carlos Ice Cream) Tel:- Shop 01794 324485 Mobile 078 161 87648

www.whinwhistlefishery.co.uk or www.woodingtonfishery.co.uk



Parish CouncilsAwbridge Parish Council Helen Wheelwright (Clerk) .......................................01794 340937Broughton Parish Council T Jenner (Chairman) ...................................................01794 301785 Ms S Holder (Clerk) .......................................................01794 340130Chilbolton Parish Council Alan Crisp (Chairman) ..............................................01264 860641 Mandy Amor (Clerk) [email protected] dean Parish Council Mr R Newton (Chairman) ........................................ 01794 340296East Tytherley Parish Council Mr A B Robins (Chairman) .......................................01794 340531Grateley Parish Council Mr T Seddon (Chairman) .........................................01264 889383Houghton Parish Council A. Young (Chairman)..................................................01794 388612 Mrs L C Boulton (Clerk) ............................................... 01794 301212Kings Somborne Parish Council John Werrett (Chairman) .......................................... 01794 389311 Mr P J Storey (Clerk) .................................................... 01794 389688Little Somborne Parish Council Mr F Hervey-Bathurst (Chairman) ........................ 01794 388594Leckford Parish Council D B Gibbons (Chairman) .........................................08453 499341Lockerley Parish Council Len Arthur (Chairman) ............................................. 01794 342499 Frances Hanks (Clerk).................................................01794 340541Longstock Parish Council David Burnfield (Chairman) ................................... 01264 810529 John Musters (Clerk) ................................................... 01264 810459Michelmersh & Timsbury Parish Council Mr R Davis (Chairman) .............................................. 01794 368118 Katie Hardy (Parish Clerk) .........................................01794 367289Mottisfont Parish Council Mr J K Millins (Chairman) ......................................... 01794 340347nether Wallop Parish Council Cllr E Souter (Chairman) ..........................................01264 783004over Wallop Parish Council Mrs L Murray-Twinn (Chairman) ............................01264 781487Sherfield English Parish Council Chris Pybus (Chairman) .............................................01794 341119Stockbridge Parish Council Cllr Janet Whiteley (Chairman)..............................01264 811101 Mr K Fell (Parish Clerk) ................................................01489 877510West Tytherley & Frenchmoor Mrs Fiona Collyer .......................................................... 01980 862762 Wherwell Parish Council Mrs J Andrews (Chairman) .....................................01264 860635 Mrs E Blakemore (Clerk) ...........................................01264 860385Whiteparish Parish Council Mrs M Pennington ......................................................... 01722 711858

NOMADS Music and drama group, meet every Friday 8pm,

Woodley Village Hall, School Road, Romseynew members needed for our Summer show,

all ages welcome.For more information come along or phone Rachel: ............................................................................023 8049 8955 or Clare: ............................................................................ 01794 523578

If you’re not listed, or your details have changed, please email: [email protected]

Pre Schools, Playgroups, Primary & Secondary Schools

Acorn Community Pre-School ................................01794 342441 ................................................................................................07860 662685Awbridge Primary School ...................................... 01794 340407Army Air Corps Pre-School ...................................... 01264 784381Broughton Pre-School .................................................01794 301286 Broughton Primary School ........................................01794 301286Chilbolton Pre-School ................................................ 01962 760488 Sam Inglis...........................................................................07919 130777Grateley Primary School ...........................................01264 889240Hopgarden Day Nursery .......................................... 01794 340906Kings’s Somborne C.E. Primary School ..............01794 388381Lockerley C Of E Primary School ........................ 01794 340485School Lane Playgroup ............................................ 01264 782051Stockbridge Pre-School .............................................07776 277670Stockbridge Primary School Headteacher: Mrs Emma Jefferies ..................... 01264 810550Test Valley Secondary School ............................... 01264 810555Timsbury Preschool ..................................................... 01794 368 976Wallop Primary School ...............................................01264 781216West Tytherley C Of E Primary School ............... 01794 340338Wherwell Primary School .........................................01264 860384White Parish All Saints C Of E Primary School................................................ 01794 884420

Useful NumbersAbbey Mead Surgery ..................................................01794 512218Alcholics Anonymous ................................................0845 7697555Alma Road Surgery ......................................................01794 513422Andover Childminders Association, Sharan Fowler, Vacancy Coordinator ...............01264 357013Broughton Surgery ........................................................ 01794 301210BT Customer Services ....................................................0800 800151Childline .....................................................................................0800 1111Citizen’s Advice Bureau ............................................. 01794 516378DWP-Job Seeker Direct ............................................ 0845 6060234Electricity .......................................................................... 0845 7708090Gas.......................................................................................... 0800 111999Hampshire County Council ..................................0800 028 0888NHS Direct – 24hrs a day, 7 days a week .............0845 46 47Nightingale Surgery ..................................................... 01794 517878Police, Fire, Ambulance – emergency only .......................999 Post Office Sorting Office .........................................01794 512263Red Cross Romsey ........................................................01794 513202Registration (Births & Deaths) .............................. 0845 603 5637Romsey Hospital ............................................................01794 512343Samaritans ...................................................................... 0845 7909090Social Services ............................................................... 01794 526000Stockbridge Surgery ................................................... 01264 810524Test Valley Borough Council ...................................01794 527700Test Valley Community Services ...........................01794 519998Tourist information ......................................................... 01794 512987Water ................................................................................. 0845 2780845Whiteparish Surgery .................................................... 01794 884438



www.thebearandraggedstaff.net

Bear &Ragged Staff

Relax, unwind & enjoy

Located on the A3057 Stockbridge to Romsey Rd at StonymarshMichelmersh Romsey SO51 0LB01794 368602

Fresh bean to cup coffee cappuccino, latte, espressoA la Carte menu & Daily Selection available lunch & eveningBar menu available all day from 12 noonFreshly prepared dishes cooked on the premisesFine wines by the glass & bottleQuality Cask Ales

’Hampshire Hospitality Award 2011’. Superior Quality AssuredFinalists in ‘The Hampshire Life pub of the year award 2011

B&R 150x105 Aug 11 5/8/11 14:05 Page 1

01264 33339807771 84569107831 403148www.aspmurphy.co.uk

Brickwork & Building Contractors

The Complete Servicefrom Planning to Completion



DAVID MELLOR & SONSYour long established trusted jeweller

TOP PRICES PAID FOR ALL PLATINUM, GOLD AND SILVER

A PREMIUM IS PAID FOR GOOD QUALITY DIAMOND & GEM-SET PIECES, ALSO PRESTIGE WATCHES

INSTANT CASH OR ACCEPT A VOUCHER AND RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 30%

ANDOVER TOTTON EASTLEIGH 01264 356164 023 80 865349 023 80 322290

www.dmellorandsons.co.uk

C.B.Plumbing & Heating ServicesCity & Guilds Qualified & Oftec Registered Reg. No. C7256

Thinking about replacing your bathroom suite? Updating your kitchen?

Updating your oil fired boiler and oil tank? Need an outside tap?

Or just need to fix those dripping taps?

Please ring any number below and Chris will discuss with you your plumbing needs. All jobs considered.

Tel: Chris Bush on 01264 889720 OR Mob: 0770 926 3446

Tel: 0800 840 7127or visit www.ovenclean.comto find your local specialist

Too busy?

Let Ovenclean take care of it!



Come and see us at Buckley House, 31a The Hundred, Romsey (above Ladbrokes) or call us on

01794 512034 or email: [email protected]

Est 1967

CAR • HOME • MOTORCYCLE • TRAVEL • BUSINESS • and more!

Are you fed up with call centres? Have you had enough.com? Would you like to discuss your insurance face to face? Do you miss that friendly local service?

Your LOCAL Broker is here to help you!

Be confident that you have found excellent cover, a fantastic service and a brilliant price!

John Hughes, Garry Graydon and staff welcome you to the Boot Inn.

The Boot Inn Houghton

Situated in this rural and tranquil setting, just outside Stockbridge, we offer you a traditional Free House bar serving a selection of cask ales and carefully chosen wines. Our restaurant offers an extensive menu ranging from bar snacks to specialities that change with the seasons. We have an idyllic beer garden set alongside the world renowned River Test.

Fishing on the River Test and lake fishing is also available and can be organised from here.

The Boot Inn, Houghton, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6LH Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01794 388310

Our hours of business are:

Food: 12pm - 2pm (7 days a week)

and 6.30pm - 9pm (Tuesday to Saturday)

Bar: Monday to Saturday

11am - 3pm and 6pm - 11pm; Sundays

12pm - 3pm and 7pm - 10:30pm

Our Refurbishment Programme is underway! Business continues as usual but please call

to check if you are a large party. We look forward to welcoming you!



The Complete Building Service - Established for over 25 years

General Building WorkContemporary • Traditional • Listed • Conservation

New Builds • Renovations • Refurbishments • Extensions Loft Conversions • Bathrooms • Kitchens

Carpentry • Roofing • Electrical • Plumbing General Repairs

From planning to completion

Call for Free Estimate or Advice Telephone: 01794 522422 Mobile: 07966 371147

Old Salisbury Lane, Shootash, Hampshire

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THE OLD BREWERS

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If you’ve got a head for heights and a sense of adventure, you’ll love the newest attraction to Test Valley: Tree Runners in the beautiful Harewood Forest just outside of Andover.

The brand new high ropes course gives you the opportunity to climb high amongst the Douglas Fir trees, daring you to walk across suspended and wobbly planks, fly between the trees on a zip wire, and jump from a perfectly good platform just a little too high from the ground. I spent a couple of hours there and had a thoroughly good time.

There are courses with different levels of difficulty that you can work through. And the great thing is that they have a course especially for kids to go on without needing adults to be with them – perfect to entertain them on weekends and school holidays.

It also feels very safe as Tree Runners have installed the latest in equipment and harnesses where it is impossible for you to not be connected to the wire: only one carabiner can be unlocked at a time so there’s always one that stays connected (honestly, it makes sense when you try it). For the kids, the system keeps them attached all the time so they don’t need parents to be on the course with them.

When I first arrived at the course, I was surprised to see just how many people were there; over 100 people had come that day and business has been brisk since they opened, according to Tree Runners founder Ben Emley.

My Tentative Forest AdventureI was keen to get going, and after a briefing about how it all worked, we climbed up to the first platform

on the ‘green’ course. I ’ l l a d m i t , a s I t o o k m y first step off the platform a n d o n t o the wobbly planks high up o f f t he ground, my h e a r t wa s beating fast bu t I t r ied hard not to let i t show. It didn’t take long to get into the swing of things and i t q u i c k l y became fun.

The highlight was definitely the long zip wire to what I thought was the end of the course. But oh no, to get off you have to launch yourself off a platform to do a ‘base jump’. While I had watched Ben do it (he said even he took a second to think about it although I’m not sure if that was just to reassure me!) and had seen that once he’d leapt, the descent was fully controlled, I still found it very hard to take that leap. After a bit of dithering I made myself do it and then wondered what the fuss had been about! It was a very satisfying feeling to have conquered that

little bit of fear and to know I’d completed the first course. I’ll definitely return to try the next levels although the final Tarzan swing sounds shocking.

Adventurous Ben’s Discovery of Forest Rope CoursesBen has run the paintballing course in the same forest for the past eight years (originally set up in 1997). An adventurer at heart, he has opted to go on several expeditions with bushman Ray Mears to Belize and Namibia. But it was during his time in France, where he canoed, white water rafted, and cycled across the country by himself (read a very entertaining account of that trip here), that he came across these kinds of tree courses.Climbing High in the Treetops of Harewood Forest

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Believing Harewood Forest with its Fir trees to be the perfect place for such a course in England, Ben first applied for planning permission six years ago. Finally, after a lengthy battle to get permission, Tree Runners was opened at the end of March 2012.

It’s not the first of its kind in the UK: Go Ape brought the concept to the country back in 2002 and now has 28 courses in Forestry Commission land across the UK. But Ben believes his course is different: “We’re totally safe using the new harnessing system, we have nine tree-to-tree zip lines, which no one else has, we’ve got snowboards and bikes you can use high up in the trees and we can be more adventurous so we have plans to grow the course and open up Harewood Forest to people”.

This part of Harewood Forest is unusual in that it used to be a municipal dumping ground for tanks, which is why it has proper access with concrete roads making it possible for Tree Runners to be based here. Ben leases the land from owner Lord Camden , as he does with the paintballing.

To get Tree Runners going, Ben secured private investments of £250,000. He then chose a French company to design and build the course over five weeks (which they did in the snow in February apparently!). He’d like people leaving the military to know there are

opportunities to work at Tree Runners as well, having enjoyed working with them before at the paintballing course.

Have a Go!Tree Runners is a great destination for adventurous people and for families. Ben would also like to attract office team building groups, hen or stag parties and school parties. Prices for adults (oaks) are £30 at peak time or £22 off peak; for kids aged 10-17 (saplings), it costs £20 peak, or £15 off peak; and for little ones aged 6-9 (acorns), it’s £12 peak or £9 off peak.

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Statistics are showing that divorce rates have surprisingly been falling since 2002 but figures published in December 2011 show a rise of 4.9% overall with the sharpest rise amongst the 40-45 age group.

So where do couples get to in their relationship when one or other partner gets to this age? When we take time to reflect on partnerships and life it is probably no wonder that this age group struggle. Individuals within a relationship have gone through setting up home, having a child or children, perhaps struggled to build up a business or career, changed jobs and even relocated and moved home at least once if not more. They have perhaps soldiered on through life events like redundancies, illnesses and bereavements. There has possibly been no time to pause and just talk together about how many of these life events might have impacted on them. Instead there have possibly been demands from immediate family and others for help and support. Even couples who believe that they have a strong relationship can become so busy that they take their eye of each other whilst they attend to everyone and everything else; UNTIL THE CRACKS START TO APPEAR….. And often one or other might react in confusion, question what is happening, perhaps blame the other. Usually there is no space or time to take a step back to reflect on where the years have gone and what has happened to the other person in the relationship and most importantly why this has happened.

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May 4th An evening of live music from our in-house guitarist at the Kings Arms Lockerley from 8.00pm, contact 01794-340332.

May 6th Romsey Farmers Market, Alma Road car Park, Romsey. 10.00am–2.00pm

May 7th Abbotts Ann Fun Ride, in aid of Andover Riding for the Disabled Association, 10am–12.30pm. Contact Penny Wilkins 07770-572751.

May 12th Awbridge Village Fete, Classic Car and Dog Show. 1pm at Awbridge Village Hall and grounds. Bigger and better than ever! New events include live music from The Birnie Boozle Band, Morris dancing by The New Forest Meddlars, Magic Pony Rides and a Table Top Circus. Enjoy real ale in our vintage marquee or a cooling Pimms in our pink one! BBQ, hog roast and teas as well as all our regular stalls and attractions. Lots of fun for all the family. “It’s the best show we go to!”

May 19th Sparsholt College Countryside Day. Sparsholt College, Westley Lane, Winchester. SO21 2NF. 9.20am–4.30pm

May 20th Test Valley in Bloom host their annual Gardeners’ Market in Andover High Street from 10am–2pm. Also in the High Street on the same day will be a selection of producers from Hampshire Farmers’ Markets

May 20th Wherwell Primary School Spring Fete. 11.30am–2.00pm. Barbecue, Drinks, Tent Teas, Stalls and Games, Bouncy Castles and Prize Draw. Everyone is welcome. Come and enjoy the fun!

May 23rd Come and join us at the Kings Arms for an informative evening where Food and Wine Matching Expert Peter Gentilli (Manager of Caviste Overton) will give an introduction to the art of food and wine matching. Over a three course dinner we will look at which wines work with different types of food and why. So if you have ever puzzled over what wine to have with your favourite dish this is the evening for you! Contact 01794-340332.

May 24th Question Time Panel event organised by the Andover and District Older People’s Forum. Andover Guild Hall, Andover, 2.00pm–4.30pm. Free afternoon tea for all over 50’s who attend. Put your questions about issues of importance to older people to a Panel of decision makers from the NHS, HCC Social Care and Transport divisions and Test Valley Borough Council . Please send questions in advance to Mollie Antrobus, c/o Test Valley Community Services, East Wing, Wessex Chambers, South Street, Andover or e-mail her on [email protected]. Please give your name and contact details.

May 31st National Garden Scheme 4 Gardens, Stockbridge. 2.00pm-–5.00pm. For more details contact Dick and Gillian Pugh on 01794-301424

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June 3rd Jubilee Jamboree. This event marks the Diamond Jubilee with a ‘typically’ British fete in Beech Hurst Park, Andover. Join us for music, workshops and attractions from 11.00am–5.00pm – a fund day out for the whole family.



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