alresford forum magazine issue 58

View the magazine online at: www.alresfordforum.co.ukOld Alresford Bighton Gundleton Tichborne Ropley & Ropley Dean Bishop’s Sutton Cheriton Northington Preston Candover Itchen Abbas & Stoke Bramdean Kilmeston

Community news & events

Local entertainment

Church services

Useful information

Clubs & societies

Local businesses

Children's corner

Recipe page

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BusIness communIty05 dates for your diary

06 see Binky Bear at the Alresford show

06 water for elephants at the Arc

07 hart wildlife rescue

08 Alresford town council

10 Quiescent, dormant or sleeping?

10 nGs - Gardens open for charity

12 clubs and societies

13 new Garden design Practice based in Alresford

14 useful Information

16 dancing fun with salsa y sol in winchester

16 don Perrin tennis Achieves national recognition

16 michaelmas fayre 2011

17 Alresford community minibus

18 Parent & child

18 situations offered / wanted

20 Alresford show 2011

21 Alresford show 2011

22 church services and news

24 church services and news

24 Alresford surgery news

26 Gary Boxes clever in romania

26 rampant reindeer, high cats, mad Goats

30 An evening of Jazz at old Alresford Place

32 catering for the over 60s up to the 101s

32 Alresford chamber of commerce news

34 steve Brine (mP)

38 recipe of the month - soufflé Grand marnier

moToRSmotor vehicle sales, repairs & servicing

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pRopeRTY mAnAGemenTestate agents, lettings, properties for sale

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LeISURe & enTeRTAInmenTlocal events

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HeALTH & beAUTYhealth & beauty services, shops & salons

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Home SeRvIceStrades & service for the home

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FooD & DRInkfood & drink retailers and services

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THe GARDentrades & services for the garden

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pRoFeSSIonAL SeRvIceSProfessional trades & organisations

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bUILDInG SeRvIceS & SUppLIeSBuilding services & supplies

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SpoRTS & FITneSSsports centres and fitness centres

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InFoRmATIon TecHnoLoGYcomputer supplies, repairs and services

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THe HomeItems for the home

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september diary

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

Every ThursdayTown Trust MarketBroad Street, 9am - 1pm

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and FridayItchen Abbas Village Hall Zumba Classes Mondays 6.30pm – and Fridays 10am), East Stratton Village Hall (Tuesdays 8pm), Bishops Sutton Village Hall (Wednesdays 7.45 pm), South Wonston Village Hall (Thursdays 6.15pm – and Mondays 10 am) and Fairground Hall, Weyhill, Andover (Fridays 8pm). £5 Just come and enjoy! Classes resume last week of August/beginning of Sept. Check website www.zumba-around-winchester.com or contact Sue Russell on [email protected] or tel 07947410394

Friday 2nd SeptemberAlresford Art Societyat The ARC, Alresford.From 7.30pm. New Forest artist Alan Langford will demonstrate a Ploughing Scene in Watercolour. More information from [email protected] or telephone 01962 736751www.artsociety.alresford.org

Saturday 3rd SeptemberAlresford Show 2011Schedules available from Morgans Hardware; Library and Committee MembersChairman Derek Talbot (7329240); Secretary Tony Bravery (733676)see pages 24 and 25 for more information

Saturday 3rd SeptemberAlresford and District Horticultural Show 2011 We are in need of Needlework, and Craft entries for this years show. All entries for the show must be in by Tuesday 30th August. For more information contact Tony Bravery on: 01962 733676.

Saturday 3rd September Practically Perfect - Baby and Toddler Nearly New Clothes SaleAt Alresford Community

Centre,West Street, SO24 9AG. Sale. From 9am to 12.30pm. Hand picked by mums. Top brands and designer, from newborn to 2 years.

Wednesday 7th SeptemberNew Orleans to AlresfordThe ARC, Arlebury Park. From 8.30pm - 11.00pm At Tickets £6 Concessions £5 - Free on site parking, club bar price.

Wednesday 7th September Join us for a Wednesday Wander - the last one of 2011Magdalen Hill Down Butterfly Conservation's local nature reserve. Meet at 10.30am in gravel car park opposite the cemetery on Alresford Rd B3404, Winchester.(SU 512 295), for sat nav SO21 1HE Come along to enjoy seasonal wildlife and a leisurely walk with friendly company. Free event. Leader: Jayne Chapman.www.hantsiow-butterflies.org.uk for more information on the county's butterflies and moths.

Saturday 10th SeptemberCheriton Village ShowDon’t miss Cheriton village show. Schedules available from the village shop.

Sunday 11th September Bighton Fete Join the Biggest Little Fete in Hampshire! Fantastic raffle prizes include Tea for 2 at the House of Commons, cash prizes, and a helicopter ride too! New this year are special appearances from 'Hat Fair Out There'. Oh and bring your dog along for the fun dog show.

Sunday 11th SeptemberTichborne Park Hampshire Country Sports Day9.30am - 5.00pm Clay shooting, Fishing, Archery, Hounds & Gun Dogs, Falconery, Ferrets and dog shows. www.hampshirecountrysportsday.co.uk

Saturday 17th SeptemberChurches Together In Alresford Harvest Barn Dance Pinglestone Farm, Old Alresford. With the Bursledon Village Band and a light supper, raffle & auction at Pinglestone Barn. Old Alresford 7.30 – 11.00p.m. In aid of Christian Aid, Zimbabwe Church

Partnership Project. Tickets on sale now. Adults £10.00 Children [9 – 14 years] £5.00For more information contact: Laura Brill – 01264 735190 or Rosemary Chambers 01264 733148

Sunday 18th SeptemberClay Pigeon ShootAll Proceeds to Help for Heroes(www.helpforheroes.org.uk)Scrubbs Lane, Bishop’s Sutton(By permission of Peter Mills, Sutton Manor Farm). 40-Bird Sporting Layout. £15.00 per round. First Bird: 09.00 – Last Round: 12.00 Various trophies:SSAFA Rustics Cup, Ship Inn Shield, Ladies Cup, Junior Challenge Cup (U-18s), Team Prize. ‘Have a Go’ stand, Refreshments and Raffle.Prize-giving at The Ship, Bishop’s Sutton approx 13.30Contact: Paul Rutherford – 01962 732085 [email protected]

Thursday 22nd SeptemberAnnual General Meeting of the Neighbourhood Watch Association From 7.30pm at Alresford Golf Club

Saturday 24th SeptemberWatercress Line, Alresford Station Open DayA great opportunity to see how the railway works. Perfect for those looking to join the railway as a member or volunteer. See web site for more information. www.watercressline.co.uk

Saturday 1st October Charity Barn DanceAnna's Room, a local charity that actively supports the recovery and rehabilitation of brain injured adults and children, is holding its annual Barn Dance in the Itchen Abbas Village Hall from 8pm-11.30pm. Live band and caller, chilli supper, licenced bar. Tickets £12.50 Tel 01962 793494, [email protected]

Friday 7th October For One Night Only!Yes, for one night only, the Itchen Abbas and Avington Hall committee is bringing a wonderful musical band called Braga Tanga to the Hall.Starting at 7pm. The group is from Cornwall, and play an eclectic mix of folk and country music from all over the world.

You can dance or just sit and listen, but you will enjoy every moment. The whole family from granny to her grandchildren will be foot tapping and jumping about. Bring your own supper and there will be a cash bar for wine and soft drinks. The tickets are £8 per adult and children under 16 are free.Contact: Sarah Robinson 01962 779907 - Sue Humphrey: 01962 779335

Thursday 13th October John Wall Huge Funfair To take place in Broad Street, Alresford from 3.00pm until late. One day only. Info line: 07766115320

Saturday 15th October 345 Preschool - Indoor Car boot / Table Top SaleFrom 10am - 12noon at Methodist Hall, Jacklyns Lane, Alresford. Perhaps a perfect solution for Christmas !!Everything from baby things - household items. Come and grab yourself a bargain ! Or just pop in for a nice cuppa and a delicious homemade cake !!Tables available at £10. Contact Sarah Cornick on 07717307602 / 01962 734616.

Saturday 29th October Halloween Fancy Dress PartyAlresford & District Community Centre Fundraising Team Invite you to join them. Hot Meal...Games…Raffle from 7pm for 7.30pm In The Phair Hall. Alresford Community CentreTicket £12.50. from Joan on 733658. All proceeds go toward the refurbishment ofThe Alresford Community Centre. Registered Charity No: 301723

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Come and see me at the Alresford Show.I'll be in the Crafts tent with Moira and Liz.

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SHOWING

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS(To be confirmed)

A hit movie Starring - Robert Pattison, the heartthrob of Twilight and Oscar winner of Walk the Line - Reese Witherspoon

7.00pm Wednesday 14th September

A 1931 circus setting and a love triangle involving three exceedingly attractive people: A beautiful woman caught between her debt to the circus impresario who plucked her from a dismal existence to make her a circus star and his wife and

her mounting passion for the handsome young vet who joins the company.

This is a trial movie to see if the ARC is a suitable venue. Cut out the voucher for a half price ticket and give your views on whether the venue is suitable for movies.

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Hart Wildlife RescueA £5000 grant has been

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Council. The funding, awarded by Councillor Ken Thornber, Leader of Hampshire County Council, will go towards purpose built aviaries and outbuildings, and construction of a pond. “It is vital that Hampshire’s

natural environment and rural heritage is conserved and enhanced so that visitors and residents can continue to enjoy all that it has to offer,” he said. “Thanks to the work of this charity, over half of the sick, injured or abandoned wild animals that they take in can be returned to their habitats. Hospital manager Chairman Greenland-Jones was delighted to hear the news. “We have been exceptionally busy since we moved to Soldridge Park just over a year ago,” she said. “Admissions are up by 188% and we are desperately in need of the larger mammal and water bird accommodation. “Our planning application was granted in April but

we have been unable to proceed due to lack of finances. Hampshire County Council’s grant will make a huge difference to this project and we hope this vote of confidence in our operation will encourage further generous donations. “We have already taken in 847 animals this year and currently have 105 on site including 34 hedgehogs and 10 tawny owls. We are managing to cope but it does mean a lot of juggling animals around and having to make do with less than ideal accommodation. Obviously with an increase in the number of casualties, running costs are even higher than before, so any donations

are very welcome. A large quantity of newspapers is used each day and the charity is looking for a reliable source to keep supplies topped up. The charity’s funding comes entirely from donations, the majority of which is generated by its shop in Alton. It currently provides a rescue, treatment and rehabilitation service for wildlife throughout Hampshire not supplied by any other organization, as well as offering advice to vets, the RSPCA and members of the public.

For more information about the work of HART Wildlife Rescue, visit www.hartwildlife.org.uk

Community News8


Natalie Carpenter 01962 733160 [email protected] Committee Membership:Environment & PlanningNATC Representative: Chamber of CommerceGreening & Climate Change

John Cattle (Vice-Chair) 01962 734846 [email protected] Committee Membership:Environment (Chair) Finance & TourismNATC Representative: Town Trustee

Simon Evans 01962 732002 [email protected] Membership:Environment & Planning

Roy Gentry 01962 733893 [email protected] Committee Membership:Finance (Chair), Environment & Tourism. NATC Representative: Town Trustee. Perins Trustee & Watercress Festival

Lisa Griffiths 01962 [email protected] Membership:Tourism (Chair) Finance & PlanningNATC Representative:Town Trustee & Watercress Festival Barbara Jeffs01962 [email protected] Committee Membership: Planning (Chair) Environment, Recreation & TourismNATC Representative: WDAPTC & Alresford CAB Outreach

Stuart McCullouch 01962 [email protected] Membership:Recreation & Environment

Steve Middleton (Chair) 01962 736536 [email protected] Membership:Finance, Recreation & Planning

Margot Power 01962 734167 [email protected] Committee Membership:Recreation & TourismNATC Representative:Town Trustee

Jonathan Read 01962 [email protected] Committee Membership:Recreation (Chair) Finance & Tourism

Paul Waterworth 01962 734668 [email protected] Membership:PlanningNATC Representative:Alresford Society

THE ARCMOVIES AT THE ARC7.00pm Wednesday 14th

September. Showing WATER FOR ELEPHANTSStarring: Robert Pattison

(Twilight) Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line) This is a trial movie to see if

the venue is suitable. Cut out the voucher on page 6 for a half price ticket and

give your view.

HALF PRICE MOVIE VOUCHER worth £2.50

(see page 6)7.00pm Wednesday 14th

SeptemberWATER FOR ELEPHANTS

MONTHLY JAZZThe first Wednesday of the month, from 8.30pm

until 11pm, the ARC hosts Traditional Jazz

bands. Playing on the 7th September

The Louisiana Jazzmen Appearing next month on

the 5th OctoberThe Excel Jazzmen

with Jazz, Blues and Gospel singer Christine Tyrrell

Tickets to Alresford residents are £6 on

the door

ALRESFORD TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS

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

SFP172349 Natalie Carpenter A5 Lft (C) OS TOP

PLANS FOR PLACES RESPONSEWinchester City Council recently published ‘Plans for Places after Blueprint’ in response to its Blueprint consultation exercise and has sought feedback in respect of the document. The Town Council has prepared a response to the document which can be viewed at www.newalresford.org.uk/P4Presponse

SEPTEMBER MEETING SCHEDULETime: 7.30pm Venue: ARCFull Town Council 7th Sept.Planning 14th Sept.Environment 15th SeptRecreation 29th Sept.

Members of the public are always welcome to these meetings and there is an opportunityfor public participation at the beginning of each meeting.


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The Garden10


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Quiescent, Dormant or Sleeping?

When I talk of horticultural espionage in the garden, I am not of course

referring to moles, but other shallow cover agents.

If you listen very carefully, higher than the frequency of the snail and the ladybird, is the ping, spring and death rattle of your seeding plants splitting their dry pods and heads, spilling, shooting, projecting their assets, down to the darkness beneath. Like brown, fat bellied pocket watches wound tight, clusters of cells in perfect mathematical structures, as precise as armoured honeycomb, lie waiting, ticking; they are sleepers, programmed to respond to the code words........... ‘Warmth’ and ‘Moisture’ so their dormancy can be broken.

September is the month when I collect many seeds and take cuttings of my unreliably hardy plants to secure stocks for next year. All my Penstemons and tender Salvias...... leucantha, involucrata, confertiflora, discolor etc..... have performed well and produced flowers from June that will run right through until the first hard frosts. I like to strike cuttings in perlite, a sterile, free draining medium; these cuttings will easily survive if they can be kept on the dry side and frost free. When good top growth appears in the New Year, pot them on into 9cm pots.

For the seeds, I use small gummed brown envelopes to keep my diverse treasure ... Of course annuals and biennials produce a lot of seed and once collected, if the seeds move freely on a sheet of dry paper they are ready to be packaged and labelled. Seeds are alive and therefore respire, so should only be dried superficially; avoid using plastic containers, a

cool, dry situation will suffice for storage.

It is fascinating to collect a selection of seed pods and heads, to examine them with their contents at closer quarters and marvel at the familiar echoes within great building architecture... Simply look at Aquilegia, Aconitum, Crocosmia, the Nigella pepper pots, Allium, Stemmacantha and consider that, as far as one’s viewpoint is concerned, I always feel that the Designer steps back, where the Horticulturist steps in; the Botanist steps in even closer and they see that the Sleepers have one eye open.

Julian Blackwell is head Gardener at Dean House Kilmestonwww.deanhousegardens.co.uk

Sunday 4th September & Tuesday 6th SeptemberThe Hyde, Old Alresford. Delightful ¾-acre garden created by the owner to attract wildlife and reflect her flower arranging passion for colour and texture. 1.30pm – 5pm. Admission £3.50. Plants for sale. Teas.

Saturday 17th SeptemberHinton Ampner, Alresford. 12 acres including shrub garden designed by Ralph Dutton, restrained and dramatic bedding and shrub rose border dating from 1950s. 11am - 5pm. Admission to garden. Adult £7.05, Child £3.45. Plants for sale. Teas

Sunday 18th SeptemberBramdean HouseBramdean. 6-acre garden on

chalk, famous for mirror-image herbaceous borders. 1-acre kitchen garden features prize winning vegetables, fruit and flowers. 2pm - 4pm. Admission £4. Plants for sale. Teas.

Sunday Sep 18: Weir House, Abbotstone Road, Old Alresford. Spectacular riverside garden. Contemporary vegetable and cut flower garden incorporating many different crops, surprising uses for scaffolding and painters' ladders. Newly designed pool garden. Admission £5. 2pm-5pm. Plants for sale.

For more information on open gardens for charity in Hampshire visit: www.ngs.co.uk

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Allium Seeds

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Friendly practical advice on design and build

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12 clubs & societies

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

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

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

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

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

The Swan Ladies Club, AlresfordOffers an evening of fun and good company, Dinner comprising two courses of excellent food, glass of wine plus coffee and mint are followed by interesting talks, demonstrations quizzes etc. Meet at 7.30pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Dinner served at approx. 8pm in the newly refurbished Undercroft. New members are always welcome. Ring Liz Garton on 01962-733125 or Swan Hotel 01962-732302 for further details.

Alresford Twinning AssociationIf you are a Francophile and would like to be involved in developing relationships with our Twin Town in Bricquebec Normandy, or just join us for a wide range of social activities through the year, then visit www.

alresford-twinning.org.uk or call Jean on Tel: 01962 733131

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

Alresford Flower ClubCome and join us at 7.30 on the last Wednesday of the month at the Methodist Church Hall, Jacklyns Lane, Alresford. Friendly, lively meetings, professional flower arrangers and beautiful flowers. New members and visitors most welcome. Please contact Jean Johnson on 01420 564238.

cLUbS & SocIeTIeS

SpoRTS cLUbS

meet on Thursdays during term time at St Michael's Church in Cheriton at 7.45 pm. www.cheritonsingers.co.uk Sue White: Tel: 01962 771796

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karate Club Tel: 01420 [email protected]

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

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

Alresford Rugby Clubwww.alresfordrfc.org [email protected]

Alresford Tennis ClubHoward Lewis - Tel: 01962 733818

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

Alresford Badminton Club Season starts on Wednesday 7 September at 7pm at Perins and is looking for new players of all ages and abilities. The Club offers both membership from £85.00 for the season and a Pay-and-Play at £4.00 per evening. Contact: Mark Emmerson on 01962 736123 or [email protected]’

ACA Badminton ClubFriendly club seeks new members! Plays on a Monday evening 7.30-

10.00pm at Alresford Community Centre. All levels welcome. Call Clive Earthy 01962 733812 or Sarah Speller 01962 734732 for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Cheriton Players David Cradduck, Colyton Cottage, Cheriton SO24 0QA [email protected]: 01962 771700www.thecheritonplayers.org.uk

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

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

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

Salsa MondaysSalsa Mondays in Andover at the Danebury Hotel, 2 High Street SP10 1NX. . £6 per lesson or £40 for 8 week course. see unannounced.net or phone Colin on 07515 551 887 Jenny on 07796 673 916

The Cheriton SingersWe are a community choir who enjoy singing a wide range of music and

SenIoR cITIzenS

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

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

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Concept & Master plans - CAD construction drawings - Planting plansPlanting & Maintenance advice - Border renovations & makeover

01962 736315 07799 274378 [email protected]

September 2011 sees the launch of a new garden design practice

based in Alresford. Local resident, George Phillips is the owner and designer behind GWP Garden Designs. George says, “Our aim is to provide beautiful and aspirational gardens that will last a lifetime. Paramount to us is attention to detail, commitment to quality, and good old fashioned customer service.”

Like the gardens that he creates, George’s journey to becoming a professional garden designer has been an evolving one. Originally with a BSc Hons in Environmental Biology, the lure of working

in Australia led to a career in the IT Services sector. Ten years later, and with much encouragement from his wife, George has returned to his passion for plants, gardens and the outdoors.

Leaving IT behind, and enrolling at the respected Sparsholt College near Winchester, George has gained an FdSc in Garden Design as well as the RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture. During that time, he has been working as head gardener at a large country house, looking after long borders, a box parterre and gravel garden, a walled garden, and an extensive kitchen garden.

new Garden design Practice based in AlresfordFollowing an initial consultation, the design process involves the production of a client brief. After surveying the garden, concept plans are then produced, and once an idea is selected, George sets to work on producing master, construction, and planting plans. Using the market leading CAD software, he is able to produce highly detailed plans and construction drawings, but is equally at home in creating hand drawn work.

Working closely with quality local contractors, GWP Garden Designs can oversee the construction phase of the process to ensure that

the design is built exactly as required. George is also more than happy (actually enjoys!) to get his hands dirty during the planting stage and sources only quality plants from leading nurseries.

“Being based from home with a young family has its challenges, but taking the leap to change career has been hugely rewarding. I’m looking forward to the exciting times ahead.”

To book an initial consultation with George, please call 07799 274378 or email [email protected]. For further information, please visit www.gwpgardendesigns.co.uk

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

Royal Hampshire County HospitalWinchester, HampshireTel: 01962 863535

North Hants HospitalBasingstoke, HampshireTel: 01256 473202

Alton Community HospitalAlton, HampshireTel: 01420 82811

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

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

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

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

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

Wessex PharmacyBroad Street, Alresford. Tel: 01962 732445

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

Alresford Police Station Opening Hours

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

PCSO Steve HullTel: 07901 102348If not available please call Hampshire Police using: 101

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

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

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

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

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Citizens Advice Bureau Outreach Service

Winchester Citizens Advice Bureauis back at the Alresford GP Surgery

IF YOU NEED HELPContact CAB on 01962 848000 or drop in to the surgery on Mondays between 1- 3pm (not bank holidays)

IF YOU WANT TO HELP Please donate to CAB on line at www.winchestercab.org.ukOr send donations to CAB – Alresford 68 St George’s Street, Winchester, SO23 8AH

Alresford and DistrictNeighbourhood Watch Association

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

anonymously: call Crimestoppers Tel: 0800 555111 For Neighbourhood Watch enquiries contact: Administrator - email [email protected], Mobile: 07412 733393

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

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

ALRESFORD POLICE

SURGERIES & CHEMISTS

HOSPITALS

LIBRARY

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

CITIZENS ADVICE

COUNCILS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHOOLS

RECYCLING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dancing Fun in Winchester! It’s been a wonderful Summer

for all of us and we would so love for the fun to continue! We would love to “spice up” our life a little with the things we really enjoy doing – like Dancing! Nothing gives us more of a lift and makes us feel better, than moving to music – with or without a partner!

Silvia & Max are inviting you all to come and join them for their brand new Autumn/Winter Season of Dancing Fun in Winchester! The couple behind Salsa y Sol started their dance venture exactly three years ago in the beautiful Candover Valley and shortly after that in Winchester. Their dance classes in Winchester are proving so popular that Silvia & Max decided to put all their energy into them! As of this Sept, Silvia & Max will be adding Zumba Gold®and Zumbatomic® to their existing Dance Repertoire of Zumba®, Salsa and West Coast Swing – so now there is Dancing Fun for truly everyone!

Salsa y Sol Dance Classes at a glance: SALSALatin Music is naturally uplifting! Mondays from 8pm – 10.30pm. Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB

WEST COAST SWINGThe smoothest and coolest of dances that can be danced to almost any kind of music!

Thursdays 8pm - 10pm. At River Park Leisure Centre SO23 7DD.

DANCE FITNESSTo Latin American Music – Ditch the workout and join the Party! Mondays 5.45pm - 6.30pm, Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SBThursdays 7pm - 7.45pm at River Park Leisure Centre SO23 7DD. Fridays 10.30am – 11.15am at River Park Leisure Centre SO23 7DD

zUMBA Make a fresh start to a healthy new you and ease your way into Zumba!

Mondays 6.45pm - 7.30pm at Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB. Fridays 11.30am – 12.15am at River Park Leisure Centre SO23 7DD

Zumba for kids over 8! Have a coffee, while your kiddies are having fun! £5. Mondays 4.45pm - 5.30pm Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB

Use your Salsa y Sol Club Card and get one free session for every 10 attended! Concessions available!

So make Fun part of your life and contact Silvia & Max at Salsa y Sol.

Tel.: 01256 389 275 www.salsaysol.co.uk

dancing fun with salsa y sol - winchester Don Perrin Tennis

Achieves National Recognition. The

Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and Tennis Foundation today announced that Don Perrin Tennis in Alresford, one of the Winchester area’s leading tennis sites, has been awarded ‘Beacon’ status as part of the AEGON Parks Tennis programme, in recognition of its high quality, affordable community tennis programmes. The announcement was made as the site was presented with its prestigious Beacon plaque by Simon Johnson, Tennis Operations Manager for Hampshire and Isle Of Wight (IOW)

To achieve this status, facilities must also offer access to quality, affordable coaching as well as regular competitions for all ages and abilities. Simon Johnson, Tennis Operations Manager for Hampshire and IOW, said: “The team at Don

Perrin Tennis have done a fantastic job in the last year to take tennis to the masses. In obtaining Tennis Clubmark and Beacon accreditation they're now a shining example of how to offer free and affordable tennis to hundreds of local people. Working with local tennis providers like Don Perrin Tennis will really help to build healthier and safer communities, as well as ensuring that anyone wanting to pick up a racket can do so in a quality local environment.”Come along and meet the coaching team at their FREE open morning on September 3rd 10am – mid-day on the tennis courts at Perins School, Alresford. Lots of fun tennis games & competitions – come and have a go!

For details of all courses visit – www.donperrintennis.co.uk or contact Donna on [email protected].

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Are you elderly or disabled? Do you find it difficult getting

your shopping? The New Alresford Community Minibus does various shopping trips and has spare seats can pick you up and deliver you back to your home. We do a regular Friday morning into Alresford, (pick-up 9.00 a.m.)

On the first and third Wednesday evening (pick-up 5.30 p.m.) we go to Sainsbury’s in Alton.

On the second Wednesday morning (pick-up 08.45 a.m.) we do another Sainsbury’s trip to Alton.

On the third Wednesday afternoon (pick-up 12 noon) We visit Kempshott

(Basingstoke) Sainsbury’s. (we have a waiting list for this trip).

On the first and fourth Wednesday morning (pick-up 9.00 a.m.) we have a trip to Winchester. Every Saturday morning (pick-up 08.30 a.m.) we have a trip to Petersfield.

If you are interested in using the Minibus for any of these shopping trips, please contact Pam Stevens: 01962 734861

Community MinibusCommunity News

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registered Childminder Vacancy 2 day vacancy from September. Dolores Pinniger Tel: 01962 733626

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

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

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

Girlguiding Alresford DistrictRainbow Guides 5 - 7 years. Brownie Guides 7 - 11 years. Guides 10 - 14 years. Senior Section 14 - 26 years. Adults 18 - 65 years. Friends Of Guiding Group. Contact to Jo Rodgers: 01962 772346 and join a thriving organisation.

BABY SITTERS / CHILDMINDERS

YOUTH GROUPS

PRE-SCHOOLS & PLAYGROUPS

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

Wildflowers KindergartensAt Wildflowers children’s imaginationis expanded; their curiosity deepenedand their motivation to learn nurtured in nature. Here, children learn effortlessly whilst moving, exploring and using all of their senses, guided by sensitive and engaged educators who support their development of physical, emotional, social and cognitive abilities. From 1.30 pm in Kilmeston Village Hall. Based at Brockwood near Bramdean and in Kilmeston. Funding available. Contact: Helena Nilsson - Tel: 01962 [email protected]

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DROP IN PLAY SESSIONS

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

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

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

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

Beaver Scout Group6-8 yrs Mondays, Cub Scouts 8-10 yrs Tuesdays, Scouts 10-14 yrs Thursdays, Explorer Scouts 14-18 yrs Wednesdays. All meet at Scout Hut, off Bridge Road. Adults also required to join a growing group. Roy Naismith Tel: 01962 735607 [email protected]

Mothers and Others Toddler GroupMonday 1.00 - 3.00. Children under 5 with parent/carer. Gospel Hall, Four Marks Mondays 1-3pm under 5'sContact Ruth on: 01962 773482

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

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

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

Do you have any information that you would like included on this page? Contributions to this page are FREE of charge. Simply send your details to [email protected]

SITUATIONS OFFERED

SITUATIONS WANTED

WANTED - Playworker to work between Alresford / Ropley Breakfast and Afterschool Clubs, 7.30am - 9.00am and 3pm - 6pm, 22.5 hrs a week, term time only, Ring Angie on 07876165592.

Experienced, qualified book-keeper Seeks part-time position with a friendly, local company. Experienced in computerised book-keeping (Sage, Key Accounts etc), VAT, payroll, management reporting, online HMRC filing and banking.Excellent references. Please contact Tara on 01962 732622 or [email protected]

UCATH VENN U - FREELANCE PAAll Administration, Book-Keeping &

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Service Competitive Rates References Available

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19Property Management


OFFICE SUITES TO LET INCLUSIVE RENTAL, FLEXIBLE TERMS

On-site parking, close to Alresford Town Centre. Suites from 146sq ft. Huxley Court, The Dean 01962 733222

From Country Houses to Cottages....

RURAL PROPERTY LETTINGAND MANAGEMENT

The Estate Office, Moundsmere,Preston Candover, RG25 2HE

Tel: 01256-389253 Fax: 01256-389508

Email: [email protected]

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IT'S SHOW TIME AGAINS

et amid the tranquil surroundings of Tichborne Park, this year’s Alresford

Show promises to be Hampshire’s grand finale to the British summer.

Last year 20,000 visitors enjoyed a great day out at the show. Now in its 103rd year, it’s grown in popularity as a proper old-fashioned country show with something for every member of the family. The organisers hope that thanks to the proven traffic layout that traffic queuing should be minimal.

The show opens at 9am; admission costs just £13 for adults, £9 for senior citizens and children under 14 go free when accompanied by a fee paying adult. Advance tickets are reduced by £1.50 if purchased by 31st August. Call the ticket booking office on 08700 115007 or buy them at Morgan Hardware and Country News in Alresford, Scats in Winchester and the Post offices in Bishops Waltham and Petersfield. You will beat the queues at the gates with a pre – purchased ticket! If you do need to pay by credit or debit card at the gate you will find a much speedier system in place this year.

New attractions in the main ring include sheep racing and a sheep dog display, which should be great fun and very informative, while the new Retraining of Racehorses Class will show off the versatility of the thoroughbred.

The best of Hampshire’s livestock will be on parade again in the main ring, including some unusual rare-breeds. The vintage tractors and machinery section has been expanded to provide a fascinating contrast to the sophisticated modern machinery on display. It’s very dog friendly, so visitors can bring their own and perhaps enter the dog show as well admire the

local packs of hounds, beagles and bloodhounds.

With over 200 trade and craft stalls the Alresford Show caters for all shoppers. The WI and other local food producers

will be providing a real taste of local produce, from buffalo

burgers from Broughton Buffalo to watercress based goodies from

Cresson Creations, and there’s plenty of room to picnic under the park’s ancient oaks.

And since no real country show is complete without an old-fashioned beer tent, the show has a brilliant watering hole stocked with local ales from the Flowerpots Brewery as well as the Naked Grape and the Chestnut Horse Bar.

This year the members enclosure has been revamped into a members’ club with Mange 2 supplying the catering. You can relax and enjoy the main ring events from the exclusive members lawn or the grandstand seating. Also new this year is a members ‘shop and drop’ service. For details on how to become a member visit www.alresfordshow.co.uk

In keeping with the show’s charitable roots, all profits raised are distributed back into the community via local charities.

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et amid the tranquil

show. Now in its 103rd year, it’s grown in popularity as a proper old-

local packs of hounds, beagles and bloodhounds.

of local produce, from buffalo burgers from Broughton Buffalo

to watercress based goodies from Cresson Creations, and there’s plenty of

www.alresfordshow.co.uk or ticket booking office: 08452 305177Show information: 01962 738748Basingstoke shop mobility: 01256 476066(pre-book only)

©Mandy Nutley

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Sunday Services 10.30 Service with crèche - (Varies: please phone for details see below)

Other Weekly ActivitiesSunday10.30 Kosmic - for kids

Thursday10.00 Prayer Group19.30 House Group

Term Time ActivitiesTuesday 10.15 Toddlers Group

Wednesday14.30 Senior Citizens Hour

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

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

Sunday 4th September08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Parish Communion

Sunday 11th September08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Second Sunday Family Service

Sunday 18th September08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Parish Communion18.00 Sundays @ six

Sunday 25th September08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Parish Communion

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

Parish Office01962 733545www.stjohnsalresford.org.uk

St. John the baptistNew Alresford

methodist churchNew Alresford

Sunday 4th September09.30 Parish Communion




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

St. mary the virginOld Alresford

Every Sunday11.00 Mass

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

Sunday 4th September10.00 First Sunday




St.petersOvington

Sunday 4th September11.00 All Age Worship


Sunday 18th September11.00 Morning Prayer


Jacklyns Lane, New Alresford

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

Midweek Activities10.00 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Come in for coffee with Pause for Thought07.00 Wednesdays Men’s breakfast, bible reflection & prayer14.30 1st & 3rd Thursdays Women's Fellowship 19.00 - Thursdays - (term 20.30 time) Guides 19.30 1st Thursday Lydia Group for ladies 19.00 Fridays (term time) KIDZ Café for parents, carers, babies and toddlers group. Craft, playtime, story time and special events

Daytime and evening bible study groups meet in church members’ homes, as do the Lydia Group; all other activities are at the church.

For further details about services, weddings, baptisms, funerals or other events, please contact: Revd Dawn Carn 01962 735278 or Senior Steward Malcolm Miles: 01962 771109www.alresfordmethodistchurch.org.uk

new Farm chapelNew Alresford

Upper Itchen benefice

St. Gregory’sNew Alresford (Roman Catholic)

All SaintsBighton

Sunday 4th September11.00 Mattins

Sunday 11th September11.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 18th September18.00 Evensong

Sunday 25th September11.00 Child friendly service

St. nicholasBishop’s Sutton

Sunday 4th September08.00 Avington Holy Communion10.00 Easton Family Service11.00 Martyr Worthy Mattins

Sunday 11th September08.00 Easton Holy Communion10.00 Itchen Abbas Parish Communion18.00 Easton Evensong - Patronal Festival

Sunday 18th September08.00 Martyr Worthy Holy Communion10.00 Easton Parish Communion 09.30 Beauworth Holy Communion 18.00 Avington Evensong

Sunday 25th September08.00 Itchen Abbas Holy Communion10.00 Martyr Worthy Parish Communion 18.00 Itchen Abbas Evening Service

Harvest Thanksgiving - Sunday 25th Sept 2011 10.30am at New Farm Chapel, New Farm Road, Alresford. SO24 9QH email: [email protected]. 01962/732130; 734287; 01420/561210

We should also remember another kind of Harvest, which Jesus spoke about. In the Gospel of John chapter 12 verses 23-26, Jesus spoke about a seed falling to the ground and dying, ie the seed being 'sown'. When that happens, in due course, a plant begins to grow, according to the type of seed sown. In that illustration, Jesus was describing Himself - how He is like a seed, verse 24: He died and rose again, and as a result would bring much fruit - a Harvest!If we want to be part of that 'Harvest of people' - people who belong to Him, then we must do as Jesus said in verses 25 and 26 and change our priorities, and align ourselves with Him and His ways, and accept what He has done for us.We can take for granted the harvest that gives us our food. But we cannot take for granted that we are automatically included in that Harvest of people that belong to Him. For this (according to verses 25 and 26) we must take action urgently, as opportunity is running out.

23Health & Beauty


A RESFORD DENTA CAREsomething to smile about

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Welcome to Alresford Dental Care

Visit us at www.alresforddentalcare.co.uk for more information or call 01962 733580 to make an appointment.

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OSTEOPATHY & HAMPSHIRE HEALTH46A West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU Tel: 01962 735 086BUPA, SIMPLYHEALTH, PPP & Most major Insurance Recognised

ASHLEY SHAH Bsc(Hons)Ost Med DO ND Registered Osteopath

Member of the General Osteopathic Council & has been caring for the Alresford population.

‘Osteopathy is recognised in treating Back Pain, Joint pain or dysfunction, Sports Injuries, Headaches, & Conditions affecting Joints, Muscles &

Ligaments of the body and More….’APPOINTMENTS: 01962 735086 or 07887 506963

Dr DAVID BEALES FRCP(UK) MRGGP DCH DROCOG Dip Psych

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners

Is the GP with a specialist experience in Mind-Body & Elderly Care Medicine, Breathing Disturbance, Breathwork, Asthma, Capnography & Mindful Physiology

APPOINTMENTS: 01962 773645 OR 07950 492286

Ashley & David are delighted to be working together in The Mind-Body Workshops for Patients

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A professional mobileservice, providing effective treatment for facial lines, wrinkles,thinning lips, sparse eyebrows plus fine linerto subtly define the eyes.

Resulting in a noticeableimprovement yet natural look.

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Each Thursday Evening from 6th October to 24th November 2011

Each Thursday evening commences at 7.30pm with 2 course meal and coffee or tea.

An opportunity to learn about the relevance of the Christian Faith, in a friendly atmosphere...

Some of the topics covered in the DVD sessions shown after the meal: Is Christianity boring, untrue or irrelevant?

Who is Jesus? Why did He die?

There is also opportunity to ask questions and discuss any matters raised.

To find out more, and to register your interest, please contact us, using any of the following:

[email protected]: 01962 732130 or 734287 or 01420 561210

Or write to: The Office, New Farm Chapel, New Farm Road, Alresford, Hants. SO24 9QH.

ALPHA IN ALRESFORD

NEW COMPUTER SYSTEMOur current computer system is nearing the end of its life and so we are replacing it. The new system will enhance the way we can record and retrieve information and so improve our delivery of care. The changeover will happen in the first two weeks of November. The existing patient records will be transferred to the new system and detailed checks carried out to make sure that this has happened correctly. To minimise disruption we will be increasing the number of appointments before and after the change over period but will reduce bookable appointments for a few days; urgent appointments will be available in the normal way. Please bear with us while we make this improvement. If your repeat prescriptions are due in the period, 31 Oct - 15 Nov, you can help us further by ordering early.

FLU CLINICSWe are going to start our flu clinics earlier than usual because of the new computer system and we ask that patients try to attend the clinics as early as possible.The walk in clinics dates will be from 1.00 – 2.30 on:

Tuesday 20th September Wednesday 28th September Tuesday 11th October

Dates for pre-bookable clinics will follow and will be advertised here next month together with visits to Residential Homes and Preston Candover Village Hall

Patients who will be over 65 as at 31 March 2012 and those in at risk groups (see below) are recommended to have a vaccination which includes protection against swine flu.

• A chronic respiratory disease• Asthma – that requires continuous/repeated use

Alresford surgery news of inhaled steroids or has required hospital admission• Chronic heart disease• Chronic kidney disease• Chronic liver disease• Chronic neurological disease• Diabetes• Lowered immunity (due to disease or treatment such as steroid medication or cancer treatment, HIV, asplenia or splenic dysfunction)• Pregnant women• Any other serious medical condition – check with your doctor if you are unsure• Those in receipt of a carers allowance or the main carer of an elderly or disabled person whose welfare would be at risk if you fell ill.

SURGERY WEB SITEThe web site has been updated and patients are invited to visit it. It contains the latest news on our flu clinics, other services, including the Citizens Advice Bureau (Mondays 1.00-3.00) and details of our Patient Forum

PATIENT FORUMNext meeting 11 October at

2.00pm. Everyone registered with the Practice is invited to attend. Notes from previous meetings can be seen on the website. We are keen to improve our communication with patients so that you can understand how we work and why we operate as we do. This newsletter provides us with a valuable method of communicating as does our web site but we welcome your suggestions, comments and queries which can be submitted to us via the website, email to [email protected], in writing or by phone.

CHANGE OF DOCTORSDr Christine Glew will be leaving us at the end of the month to take up a new role as a partner in the Sutton Scotney practice. We wish her every success. We are pleased to announce that Dr Tara Kidd will be returning to work at Alresford permanently on Mondays and Wednesdays.Dr Richard Crane has completed his training attachment while Dr Hayley Wilkinson has joined us for a year.

25Health & Beauty


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rampant reindeer, high cats & mad Goats

There is evidence of animals deliberately c o n s u m i n g

hallucinogenic plants and fungi. One such species, which reindeer go to great lengths to search out, is the fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria). Eating the toadstool makes reindeer behave in a drunken fashion, running about aimlessly and making strange noises! Fly agaric can be dangerous because it also contains toxic substances. Reindeer seem to metabolise these toxic elements without harm, while the main psychoactive constituents remain unmetabolised and are excreted in the urine. Reindeer herders in Europe and Asia long ago learnt to collect the reindeer urine for use as a comparatively safe source of the hallucinogen.

Another hallucinogen used by wild animals is the African plant iboga (Tabernanthe iboga). It has been reported from Gabon and the Congo that boars, porcupines, gorillas and mandrills will dig up and eat the powerfully hallucinogenic roots.

In the Canadian Rockies, wild bighorn goats take great risks to get at a rare psychoactive lichen and by scraping it off the rock surface they can wear their teeth down to the gums. On the prairies of the south-west US, horses and other grazing mammals can become

addicted to hallucinogen-containing plants known generically as locoweed. These plants, mainly species of Astragalus and Oxytropis, are normally avoided, but animals that try them can come back time and again for a repeat fix. Symptoms include altered gait, aimless wandering, impaired vision, erratic behaviour and listlessness.

In South America’s rain forests, jaguars have been filmed behaving in a kittenish manner after gnawing the bitter roots and bark of yage (Banisteriopsis caapi), a hallucinogenic vine that is also used by native tribes in ritualistic ceremonies. Some anthropologists believe that man first learnt to use the drug after watching jaguars. Indeed when cats sense the bruised leaves or stems of catnip, they may roll over it, paw at it, chew it or lick it, all the while inhaling the aromatic oil. They tend to leap about friskily or roll on the ground, but they may also show signs of drowsiness or anxiety. The effects last for five to 15 minutes, after which puss will not be sensitive to another dose for at least an hour.

Which all goes to show, the animal world has its fair share of junkies too!

Sultan 'SID' DajaniLocal pharmacist

each box. Packed boxes must be available for collection no later than the week commencing 6th November. Full details are also available on the Rotary Club website.

Commenting on his first few weeks as President, Gary said, “ The year does seem to rush by. No sooner have the Perins pupils returned from their adventure weekends as part of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, than we’re contemplating Autumn,

the Alresford Show, and then, on Saturday November 5th - the Fireworks! Tickets are the same prices as last year and will be available from the Courtyard Shop in Ropley, as well as County News and Keats in Alresford from October 3rd. You can meet and natter to some of our members at the Alresford Show, where once again we will be trying to keep the pedestrians separate from the horses. Who knows - you may feel that Rotary is one way you could put something back into the community. We are looking for men and women to help extend the range of the services and personal help that Rotary provides. Maybe this year – you could make a difference?” For more information about Rotary and how to join visit: www.alresfordrotary.co.uk. You can also follow Alresford Rotary on Facebook & Twitter.

Once again the Rotary Club of Alresford is encouraging all

local residents, businesses, schools, churches, pre-schools, clubs, societies and other organisations to become involved in the Rotary Wessex Christmas Shoebox scheme and to bring great happiness to children in Tanzania, Montenegro, Albania and Romania, many of whom will never have previously received a present.

Gary Ellis, Rotary President, said yesterday “Last year the Rotary Clubs of Alresford and of Four Marks and Medstead contributed 637 boxes of presents towards a total of 27,434 collected in the Wessex area, but with New Alresford alone having a population of well in excess of 5000 surely we can do better this year?”

“If you are buying the new shoes for the school term – keep the box, fill it and make someone else’s Christmas.”

The scheme leaflet, which contains full details of what is and isn’t permissible, in particular to comply with the requirements of International Customs, is available now from James Pinniger ([email protected] or ring on 01962 738788). One copy of the scheme leaflet is required for

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Monday 19th - Friday 30th September

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AT OLD ALRESFORD PLACEFEATURING LAURA JURD AND ELLIOT GALVIN

ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH

Details: Cava & Canapés at 7.30pm with the concert beginning at 8pm.

Tickets in advance only at £10 per person from Old Alresford Place

Tel: 01962 732518

Please stay after for an opportunity to meet the

performers with drinks available from our licensed bar

Elliot Galvin has played the piano since the age of 6,

instantly gravitating towards jazz for its freedom of

expression. He has performed with a number of well-

established musicians already, despite his age of

only 20 years. He has also performed at a number of

notable venues with his own trio (comprised of his own

compositions), including The Vortex, where he was met

with a glowing review. He has a broad range of taste

and ability, studying composition as well as jazz at Trinity

College of Music (where he received a scholarship to

study). He has studied with Robert Saxton and Stephen

Montague for composition. He cites his musical influences

as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, Paul

Bley, György Ligeti and Igor Stravinsky, amongst others.

He also takes influence from the artistic works of painters

such as Mark Rothko and the poetry of Dylan Thomas.

Laura Jurd is a London based trumpet player, composer

and jazz musician. A diverse musician, she plays and

writes a wide variety of music, drawing upon classical,

jazz and folk influences. Currently studying at Trinity

College of Music, Laura has particular interests in jazz

and contemporary classical composition, studying with

trumpet player Chris Bachelor and composer Issie Barratt.

She was recently awarded the 2011 Dankworth Prize for

Jazz Composition. In the past, Laura has also studied with

jazz trumpet player Steve Waterman, principal trumpet of

the Philharmonia Orchestra, Mark David and composers

Martin Read and Errollyn Wallen.

As a trumpet player Laura can be found playing with

a number of ensembles including the London Sound

Painting Orchestra, Tomorrow’s Warrior’s Jazz Orchestra

and the Elliot Galvin Group (EGG). She also leads her own

quartet which can be found playing jazz venues around

London and the South East. Influenced by Stravinksy,

Messiaen and Bartok as well as Miles Davis and the

European improvised music scene, Laura is currently

working with a string quartet and improvising musicians,

in a project which combines elements of classical

composition and improvisation.

31Home Services


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community news32


Alresford Over Sixties Catering Services is a new not-for-profit

organization of volunteers in Alresford and District, started recently by local ex-Army chef Paul Harrison. Paul wants to develop the catering services he has been providing to charities and pensioner groups at a low cost for the past couple of years. Now, working with his partner Liz Smith-Bingham plus various friends and volunteers from the local community, some of whom are on unemployment, disability and other state benefits, Paul and his team are building a reputation for hard work and good food for community events.

Since producing a Christmas dinner for the Makins Court

residents in Alresford last year, Paul and AOSCS have been offering a regular Sunday roast at Makins Court, with the agreement and encouragement of Winchester City Council, and support from the Alresford Co-op. The Alresford Town Trustees have allowed the use of the yellow town minibus to collect diners, and return them to their homes, for the normal fee, so that some diners have been brought in from around the town. With a regular client list of over 30 diners, these reasonably priced monthly roast dinners have become popular already, and Paul hopes to increase the frequency to more than just once on the first Sunday of the month, the current schedule.

catering for the over-60s, up to the 101s.A Mayoral seal of approval for AOSCS came on August 7th, when Councillor Barry Lipscomb, the Mayor of Winchester, and his wife attended a special birthday event for one regular diner, Mrs Eileen Jolliffe of Alresford; Eileen was 101 this week, and her birthday was celebrated in style at Makins Court, with sherry donated by Bookers Chichester, other drinks from the Naked Grape in Alresford, a birthday cake from Heidi’s Patisserie, and flowers from Floral Design. A week earlier Paul and his staff had cooked the annual BBQ for fifty of the Makins Court residents and their friends, an event financed by the Alresford Pigs Association and the Alresford Co-op. The gazebos erected in the grounds were mainly

needed as sunshades, on a very good day for a BBQ, and Rev Dawn Carn of Alresford Methodist Church led the diners in singing some golden oldies.

To volunteer, or to enquire about attending future lunches, please contact Paul or Liz at AOSCS, on 01962 808316.

Mrs Jolliffe (seated) surrounded by the AOSCS catering volunteers, plus the Mayor and Mayoress of Winchester, and some of the guests.

Chocolate Craft captures the Best Small Business of the Year Award. The

much anticipated, inaugural South Coast Business Awards was held recently & unsurprisingly The Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year received the most entries and was won by CHOCOLATE CRAFT, the artisan chocolate company based in Old Alresford & member of the Alresford Chamber of Commerce.Debbie Carter, business owner commented on receiving the award. “We are thrilled to receive such county-wide recognition and feel that this is an award to dedicate to all of our loyal team and customers who have helped to make the CHOCOLATE CRAFT the well established brand that it is today. Without doubt the award will now give us the impetus to drive the business to even greater

heights”. Debbie Carter of Chocolate Craft has previously hosted a fabulous ‘Chamber Chat’ back in November last year & also presented some of her chocolates alongside selected wines at the Alresford Chamber of Commerce’s AGM held in May of this year. The Chamber is very proud to have such an innovative member & wish them all the success in the future.

ALRESFORD SHOWThe Alresford show on Saturday 3rd September was a huge hit for the chamber of commerce in their ‘new look’ tent.

WHO WILL BE THE CHAMBER TENT THIS YEAR?Richly CreativeRawlings Dutton GregoryMid Hants RailwayCradduck DesignItchen Valley Brewery

Alresford chamber of commerce newsLaakea ReikiHarlequinn PoolsHome Instead Care

Interested in being in the chamber tent for 2012? Please let us know!

A BIG THANK YOUA big thank you to Mike & Cherry Dowsett for all their help with the setting up of the chamber stand at Alresford Show, we couldn’t have done it without you!

FREE VACANCY ADVERTISING SPACE TO ALL MEMBERSPlease remember that all Chamber of Commerce members have free vacancy advertising space on the Chamber of Commerce website. Email any vacancies you may have to [email protected] in joining the chamber of commerce?

The Alresford Chamber of Commerce has a thriving membership of around 100 businesses in the Alresford area. We welcome membership enquiries from businesses of all shapes and sizes, and would love for you to be involved. We are affiliated to the North Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the wider network of Hampshire Chambers of Commerce, offering a broad spectrum of member benefits.

If you would like to know more, please contact the Chamber Secretary on 07769 722 985 or email [email protected]

Collated & Written by Liz Brown – Chamber Secretary

33Home Services


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

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

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

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I stand by my view that when the sun shines, a holiday in this country is as good as anywhere on earth.

We did get away in the end, all very last minute but a sun-baked week in Devon with the kids and the dog was food for the soul. Back at my desk in the constituency I had grand plans to catch-up but the awful events of last month changed all that and I was among those MPs recalled to Parliament in the aftermath of the riots. We were luckily spared the violence in Winchester but as I made clear to the Prime Minister, that does not mean we were unaffected. I was overwhelmed by the response from local people who got in touch with me and I am crystal clear, this was criminal behaviour that made me very angry indeed. It is totally unacceptable and needs to have serious consequences for those taking part.

As I made clear to David Cameron, I believe there is clear support among my constituents for the police to have tough and robust tools at their disposal when faced with this sort of mob behaviour in the future and that absolutely should involve the use of rubber bullets, water cannon and the suspension of unhelpful social media such as Blackberry Messenger where necessary.

Longer term I do think we need to address some elements of our society which are broken and in my opinion it goes right back to the family and schools where all too often respect and responsibility have become strangers, especially to young men. Of course this is a broad statement, and there are many areas with a much bigger problem than ours, but there is a major issue in any society when children grow up seemingly not knowing the difference between right and wrong.

The rioters (and they were not ‘protesters’ much as the BBC tried)

were not driven by the coalition's cuts but the violence we saw was in my view one consequence of fundamental problems in the way Britain has been run over many years. To begin to understand the mayhem in some of our cities, look at a set of figures on literacy rates that were published just before the riots began and they will shock you. A full 63 per cent of white working-class boys and just over half of black Caribbean boys at the age of 14 have a reading age of seven or less. Meanwhile Britain has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies in Europe and we have a welfare system that locks in worklessness and can often mean you are better off (financially at least) on benefits than you are finding a job.

The new Government has an opportunity and maybe (just maybe) the events of the past month will give our Prime Minister a new hearing for his truly radical education, welfare and justice policies as well as a renewed context for what he so eloquently described as “Broken Britain” before he entered No.10. He will have my full support for any proposals that are measured, evidence based and above all, refuse to be part of any knee-jerk response to the popular press.

One other thing in closing; thank you to the many local people who responded so positively to my Summer Tour which made its first stop in Alresford recently.

If you missed us you can always pop along to my street surgery which is being held on the morning of Saturday 10 September on the corner of Broad and West Street. You can find more on all my work locally via www.stevebrine.com or 01962 791110.

Steve Brine MP - Winchester & Alresford

Steve Brine (MP)

35Home Services


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36 Sports & Fitness

Winchester Tennis & Squash Club...FIRST CHOICE FOR FITNESS, TENNIS & SQUASH!

Come and join in the open day fun at our fitness studio on Sunday 11th September from 9.30am till 3.00pm.

• ZUMBA Masterclass for only £5.• All other classes FREE including Bodypump, Cardio Combat, Street Dance and many more!

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FITNESS• Sign up at the fitness centre at Winchester Tennis & Squash Club – half price joining fee offer in September!• NEW “fitness plus” membership …all our in house studio fitness classes are free and you have full use of our fitness centre…all for only £41 per month!• Free fitness class with coupon*

SQUASH • Six courts including two championship glass back courts• Fully inclusive membership, no court fees• Monthly leagues and team play opportunities• Sign up now - no joining fee for squash in September• FREE Squash session with coupon*

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Issue 24 November 2008

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Clos du MarquisFrance on your doorstep

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Recipe supplied

and sponsored by

Germain Marquis

of Clos du Marquis

Restaurant, French

Pantry and

Cookery School

TO MAKE THE CRèME PâTISSIèREPut the vanilla in with the milk and bring to the boil. In the mean time, beat the yolks and sugar until they form a ribbon then mix in the flour. Add the milk little by little and continue stirring. Put the mixture back in the pan and cook for few minutes, stirring continually so as not to burn the bottom of the pan.

TO MAKE THE SOUFFLéS –For each individual ramekin you will need 2 tabs crème pâtissière, 1 egg white beaten very stiff and a dessertspoon of Grand Marnier.Set the oven at 200ºC. If you have prepared the crème pâtissière in advance and it has cooled, warm it up on the stove, (but no more than lukewarm) and add the Grand Marnier. Beat the egg whites until they are very stiff. Butter the ramekins and pour some sugar to coat the inside, remove any excess sugar. Pour the crème pâtissière mix into a mixing bowl and very gently fold in the egg whites with a wooden spoon. Fill each ramekin; they must be “over full”. Put in the heated oven and cook for approximately 20/25 minutes, or until risen and brown. DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN while the soufflés are cooking. When ready, have some castor sugar ready and sprinkle quickly over the soufflés and serve at once.

The ONLY difficulty of the recipe is the oven. You need a good oven!! Next month, the recipe will be a savoury soufflé.

• 1/2 Litre milk• Three eggs• 200g Sugar• 75g Flour - sifted• 1/2 Vanilla stick

SOUFFLéPER RAMEKIN• 1 Beaten egg• 1 Dessert spoon Grand Marnier• Softened butter and caster sugar to line the ramekins.

CRèME PâTISSIèRE

39Food & Drink


Serving 2 course lunches

Monday to Saturday £7.50(in addition to our regular lunchtime menu)

From Monday 5th September we arebringing back by request a 2 course

meal for £10.00 (available in the evenings only, in addition to our regular menu)

The best traditional Sunday Lunch,

booking a must!! Served from 12 till 2pmChoice of 4 roasts

Thursday night Sausage Special is returning from the 8th September

Choose from a selection of 4 locally made Sausages with a variety of accompaniments to suit most tastes for £7.50

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

Tel: 01962 732463www.cricketersalresford.co.uk

French RestaurantAuthentic French country cuisine

September SpecialVenison

French PantryOpen Tues to Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-2pm

Autumn Cheeses

Traditional and unusual French provisions

Exceptional cheese boards

Superior vins de pays

Hampers for all occasions

Bespoke dinner party menus

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Cookery SchoolLearn hands on with a French chef

Small classes - maximum 8 people

On the A30 (between Stockbridge and Sutton Scotney)T: 01264 810 738 E:[email protected]

www.closdumarquis.co.uk

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