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SKYDIVE SUCCESS

In this day and age, living eco-friendly is becoming increasingly more important if we are to minimise the impact of global warming. Two of Grainger’s main priorities when developing Berewood were to protect the environment and committing to community consultation. John Beresford, development director of Grainger, says “we are keen to ensure the development has as little negative impact on the natural environment as possible and in fact hope that it might have a net benefit on the local biosphere, which is something that was emphasised in earlier community meetings.” Full story on Page 2

Brave local woman,Vic Fox, took to the skies recently to complete a charity skydive in aid of local cause, Smile Support & Care, raising £700. Smile, based in Littlehampton, provides essential respite care to children and young adults with disabilities across Hampshire and West Sussex, and has also launched an Appeal to build a short-break centre in Waterlooville, to offer essential breaks to disabled children and young adults. Vic works for Smile as a support worker, decided to take on the challenge to celebrate her 30th birthday: “I wanted to do something big, something that I would always remember. So when the opportunity came up to partake in a skydive on behalf of Smile Support & Care I jumped at the chance (no pun intended) - especially as it is on behalf of a cause very close to my heart.”

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Vic chose to jump from 15,000ft rather than the standard 10,000ft, which made the jump even more thrilling: “The skydive was an amazing experience and one that I would love to repeat esecially now I know what to expect. Sitting on the edge of the plane about to go over was scary but mind blowing in equal measures. The free fall was terrifying as you lose your bearings, but once the parachute deploys it was lovely, although I did panic about how to land!” If you’d like to follow in Vic’s footsteps, Smile will be holding another skydive event in the spring. To find out more about this once in a lifetime experience, contact Smile on 023 8061 6215. If you would like to support Smile’s Appeal, please contact 023 8061 6215 or email appeals@smilesupport.org.ukEnds

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IN THIS ISSUE Scouts shooting straight

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Havant Camera Club Meridian Exhibition

Local artist exhibits in Chichester

Students trekking in the Atlas mountains

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Postcode Publications SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE HOSTS ITS THIRD ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES FAIR South Downs College will host its third Antiques and Collectables Fair on Sunday 3 November. This unique indoor fair, set within the College campus, has fast become a popular event for buyers, traders and dealers. All money raised from the fair is reinvested in the College to pay for new equipment, trips or improving facilities for the students. The previous fairs, held in March and July, raised over £3000. Steve Bull, Premises Manager at South Downs College, said: “It’ll be nice to get an even £5000 for the year”. He makes sure all stalls sell only antiques or collectables, so there are no bric-a-brac or car-boot sale items at the fair, which means you could find something one-of-akind. He said, “There will be something for everyone at the fair; from clothes to ceramics, furniture to fabrics, medals to music. “At the last fair, there was even a vintage pinball machine from the 1950s on sale. “All in all, the fair is the perfect place to pick up an original gift before the Christmas rush.” The event will run from 10am-4pm. Dealers can access the site from 7.30am and Traders from 9am. Entrance is £1.50 for adults, free for children and £2 for traders, with free parking within the College. Food and drink is available on site and there is a free ATM on campus, so if you see something you love, you don’t have to worry about running out of money. Anyone interested in exhibiting by purchasing a table can do so by contacting Steve Bull for further information on 023 9279 7979 extension 993.

Sustainable Living at Berewood Underpinning Grainger’s master plan was the desire to create a long-lasting and socially-enriched place for people to live and work, and homes at Berewood will achieve an impressive Code for Sustainable Homes Level Four. This Code is an environmental impact rating system for housing in England, setting new standards for energy efficiency and sustainability. Nine categories are included in the code: energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials, surface water run-off, waste, pollution, health and well-being, management and ecology. Bloor Homes, who has been building the first homes at Berewood, has carefully addressed each sustainable category to create environmentally friendly homes at Berewood. For example, energy saving appliances are used throughout the homes, and both wall and loft insulation are fitted throughout. Water saving baths and dual flush toilets are supplied to every property as standard, and all taps and showers are fitted with appropriate flow restrictors to reduce water wastage. SUDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) At Berewood being environmentally friendly goes beyond the home. From the very start, Grainger has been committed to providing and integrating sustainable features into the Berewood Masterplan. Chris Fletcher, development project manager at Grainger PLC, says “both the design of the buildings and the open space are driven by sustainable principles that have informed their laying out and construction. Ditches and swales, for example, perform both an important engineering function in attenuating water

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flow, while contributing to the high quality of open space. Together they create a setting that the new community can be proud of for many years to come.” Grainger has incorporated sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) into the Berewood development to prevent flooding and high surface water run-off, and therefore protecting homes and buildings. In traditional urbanised areas, concrete and tarmac pavements prevent absorption of water into the soil after heavy rainfall. As a result large amounts of surface water can block drainage systems and increase the chance of flash flooding. SUDS, which include reed channels, retention basins, wetlands and ponds, serve to collect water and prevent it from draining directly at too high of a rate into drains, sewers, streams and rivers. SUDS also act as natural, picturesque landscape features. Alongside the creation of ponds and reed beds to provide environments that encourage biodiversity, Grainger is involved in restoring the River Wallington, which runs close by the site, and intends to return what is now a concrete channel to its former glory. Also, Grainger has introduced hundreds of new trees to the site, and has planted a widespread use of native species of trees and plants. From providing a composting bin to each house to planting a variety of trees throughout, Grainger has thoroughly planned how to make Berewood a planetfriendly community today and for generations to come. For further information about Berewood, contact Berewood@bloorhomes.com, or call the sales office on 0330 1239320.

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The Mystery of Princess Louise a talk by Lucinda Hawksley Waterlooville Library & Learning Centre Tuesday 26 November at 7.30p.m

The secrets of Queen Victoria’s sixth child, Princess Louise, may be destined to remain hidden forever. What was so dangerous about this artistic, tempestuous royal that her life has been documented more by rumour and gossip than hard facts? When Lucinda Hawksley started to investigate, often thwarted by inexplicable secrecy, she discovered a fascinating woman, modern before her time, whose story has been shielded for years from public view. Louise became a respected sculptor and painter, friend to the Pre-Raphaelites and a keen member of the Aesthetic movement. The feistiest of the Victorian princesses, she kicked against her mother’s controlling nature, sought out other unconventional women, and campaigned for education and health reform and for the rights of women. Lucinda Hawksley’s biography of Princess Louise, the rebellious daughter of Queen Victoria, grew out of her previous biographies of the artists Lizzie Siddal and Katey Perugini (née Dickens) she was intrigued to discover more about this artistic princess who kept appearing in her research. Lucinda's other books include March, Women, March: Voices of the Women’s Movement, 50 British Artists You Should Know and What Makes Great Art. Lucinda is a regular speaker at the National Portrait Gallery. She is also a lecturer in literature and art history, an award-winning travel writer and a patron of both the Charles Dickens Museum in London and of the Norwegian Pickwick Club. Tickets £4 available from the library or telephone the booking line on 023 9225 2608. ©John Quintero

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Horndean Music Society

By: Irvin Draycott

Opening Concert of the Season The evening of Thursday 3rd October marked the opening of the new Season of concerts for the Horndean Music Society, which was wonderfully celebrated by a fully costumed concert performance of the great Gilbert and Sullivan favourite, “The Gondoliers”, given by the Havant Light Opera group. Led by Producer, Cathy Hales, and conducted by Musical Director Polly Honeychurch this very talented ensemble of G&S enthusiasts very quickly swept a receptive “house” back to 18th century Venice, with their convincing singing of the well-loved arias and choruses, and their comedic presentation of Gilbert’s timeless humour. The Duke of Plaza-Toro led his vocally very powerful entourage in a suitably foppish manner. They achieved total command of the libretto and Casilda and the Duchess brought beautiful tone and control to bear in their solo and ensemble pieces. Similarly the suitably anarchic Gondolier brothers and their chosen wives entertained wonderfully with their sung parts and characterisation, which drew well deserved applause from an appreciative audience. To this must also be added the

affable evil with which John Butt presented the Grand Inquisitor. All of the action was very well supported by two major factors. Firstly there was the indisputably powerful singing from all the voices in the chorus, which led to a performance of great conviction. The second factor was the perfectly balanced musical accompaniment achieved by Paul Mizen who seemed to extract a whole orchestra of sound from the Society’s upright piano! Great credit is due to the entire company in that they mounted this most impressive and joyful production without benefit of a raised stage, suitable scenery, appropriate lighting, or sound production equipment of any kind. However, Society members and visitors applause amply echoed the Chairman’s closing remarks thanking the Havant Light Opera for a delightful and quite overwhelming opening to the Society’s musical Season. The next concert is on Thursday 7th November and will be a; PIANO RECITAL given, in a very welcome return to the Society, by local Concert Pianist LAURA DICKSON

CAN YOU HELP 1st CLANFIELD SCOUT GROUP? The successful rebuilding of the Group’s Scout Headquarters, following an arson attack on their original headquarters, has led to an increase in the recruitment of young people. Numbers in the Beaver, Cub and Scout Sections have all increased since the Headquarters was opened in September 2010 and now waiting lists have been commenced to cope with the growing demand for “Scouting in Clanfield”. To cope with this growing demand, the Scout Group is anxious to commence a second Scout Troop which will run alongside the existing Troop, sharing programme ideas and activities that are all part of our structured training. There are “helpers”” ready to assist with the new Troop, but we are in urgent need of a Leader who will assume the overall responsibility of this new proposed additional Troop – age range 10 ½ years to 14 years. We are also at the moment without an Explorer Scout Section which covers the age range of 14 years to 18 years, so the majority of our boys and girls are lost to scouting when they reach this age because they do not necessarily want to join the

Fireworks Frighten Pets – Top Tips

It’s that time of the year again! From now until New Year our skies will be filled with the sounds of fireworks - lovely for us to watch

but terrifying for lots of pets! A recent survey has shown that a worrying number of pets suffer from firework stress; this often gets worse as the years go on and can lead to other sounds causing stress such as thunder and even slamming of car doors. Here are some top tips to help your pet cope with the firework season: • Provide a cosy den or hiding place, animals naturally hide when they are scared and it can help them feel more secure if they have a familiar 'safe' place. An indoor kennel covered with blankets is ideal; • Close curtains, shut all doors/windows and move your pet to the centre of the house if possible. Turn on the television and radio; • Keep them inside, take your dog for a walk

before it gets dark if possible. And keep them on a lead at all times, in case a loud bang causes them to run; • Try not to over fuss them, this can be difficult, but this can add to the feeling that 'something is wrong'. Try and keep as calm and normal in yourself as you can. There are several treatments you can try for your pet: sound desensitisation CDs and DVDs are available and work well but they are for long term use and must be used long before fireworks start. Medication is also available from your vet, but usually needs to be started a week or so (depending on the drug) before fireworks start so speak to your vet if this is something you want to try. For more information phone Purbrook Vets on 023 9237 1755 or call in to the practice.

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very few Scout Groups in our District who have an Explorer Scout Section. Explorer Scouts of today are our young leaders for tomorrow so it is imperative that we address this situation. Have you previously been in Scouting and feel the need to “get back in it again” OR are you someone with a little time to spare and would like to become a Leader in this great Movement for young people, whether it be a Beaver Scout, Cub Scout, Scout or Explorer Scout Leader – training for all of these Sections is provided? If you can spare the time and you are interested in being involved with the new Scout Troop or the Explorer Scout Section we would very much welcome hearing from you. Doris Barden (Mrs) Group Secretary 1st Clanfield Scout Group |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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Going off the Rails An illustrated talk of the days of steam railways presented by

Bill Gage of West Sussex Record Office

Waterlooville Library & Learning Centre Wednesday 4 December at 7pm Tickets £4 available from the library or telephone the booking line 023 9225 2608.

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YOU’VE GOT TO LAUGH...

With James Alderson

Very few days go by where I don’t cry with laughter at something. It’s a wondrous feature of the human body isn’t it. I love a laugh, up until it hurts. I remember going to watch Lee Mack at Portsmouth Guildhall, and my face and jaw were hurting so much I was wishing for the interval. I nearly had to leave. I was getting such a headache. That’s the point that laughter can be annoying, but let’s be honest, if a comedian is getting to a point where he is so funny, people actually start feeling unwell, then you don’t really have to worry! I’m not there yet! I’ll often have the day to myself whilst the children are at school and the wife does her ‘proper’ job. I’ll drive to the supermarket or to the petrol station and

I’ll watch the ‘normal’ people on their lunch break or working and thank my lucky stars I’ve got this job. I used to be normal. It was fine. Nothing wrong with it at all, but I think I laughed too much. Messed around and generally enjoyed myself too much for most of my employers’ liking. Comedy seemed to be my release and eventually it released me from the 9 to 5. Probably just as well, before one of my bosses killed me! I love my job, standing in front of hundreds of people and helping them forget about the 9 to 5. I did it for long enough to know that it’s not always nice, even if the regular pay cheque at the end of the month is something most comedians never get. The only regular thing I get is weight gain, thanks to comedy club bar food! A joke and a laugh are the best way to let your hair down, and since my hair let me down many years ago, I think the best thing I can do is share my jokes and my love of laughing. Find me hosting Spinnaker Tower Comedy Club on 29th November and the Christmas Specials on 11th and 12th December or come and track me down on Twitter @comedyjames or see where I’m next performing at www.jamesalderson.net

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Daniel Swanton tries Lorraine Lambert’s rifle

Lorraine Lambert (Great British Disability Shooting Team) gold Medalist and World record holder was at Morrisons Horndean today supporting National Paralympic day. The customers were allowed to try out her new rifle and under her instruction learnt how to aim and fire. This was the most popular out of the four events that were on offer. Also availiable was blind football, one handed golf and new age curling. This equipment was kindly lent to us by the Respect Programme in Portsmouth. Due to Morrisons’ customer’s generosity, a new shooting stand for

the GB shooting progamme can now be purchased. Quote from Lorraine Lambert: "Enjoy where you are now on the way to where you are going, set no limits" Quote from Paul Miles (Deputy Manager, Morrisons): " A great chance for all ages and abilities to try out new sport whilst supporting our local paralympian" Quote from customer:" My 11 year old son is autistic and this has been a great opportunity for him, I have never seen him concentrate so much" Lorraine setup electronic shooting for this event which enabled the shooter to look at the laptop and see where they hit the target.

Katherine Topple tries Lorraine Lambert’s rifle

RURAL CRIME, THEFT OF OIL Now autumn is here and the nights are drawing in thieves will be on the look out for fuel to steal and householders need to make sure they can be thwarted. Theft of oil is particularly a problem in rural areas, and now the cold nights are not far away this expensive commodity is eyed covetously by these people. Happily there is a great deal that can be done to discourage this type of crime with Hampshire Constabulary - who has made tackling rural crime a priority - setting out some very useful hints and tips to discourage fuel theft. 1. The location of the tank can have a

By: George Hollingbery, Member of Parliament for Meon Valley

significant effect on how hard a target it is in the eyes of the thief. If the tank is close to a road or path and out of sight then it is likely to be a far easier target than if it was near to the house or overlooked by a window. 2. A metal grill or cage with a lockable access point across the top of the wall or fence can help improve security. The wall or fence should be as close to the tank as possible and as high as possible. 3. A thief will also usually come equipped to attack your tank so it is

worth investing in some good quality locks. Closed-shackle padlocks are the best as they offer the most resistance as there is very little of the metal hoop (shackle) exposed for attack. 4. Consider turning off the control switches that control the flow of oil and isolate the electricity when the tank is not in use. In addition, remote electronic oil level gauges are available, which will set off an audible alarm if the oil level in the tank suddenly drops or falls below quarter full. The alarm receiver can

be placed in the house to warn the residents. There are also similar alarms that can notify the residents by text. 5. Low-energy “dusk-to-dawn” lighting positioned close to the tank often provides sufficient lighting to illuminate any suspicious activity if the area is overlooked. Finally, thieves will be reluctant to force their way through or over prickly vegetation. The smallest trace of blood or shred of ripped clothing could help police identify the offender through DNA. Hampshire Constabulary has produced an A5 leaflet which sets out all of their advice. This can be found at the following web-link: http://bit.ly/13uwVei

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Havant Academy News World Challenge Trip to Morocco – July 2013 On the 11th July 2013 a group of Year 10 and 11 students met at Havant Academy to start their eight day challenge of trekking in the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Although there was an expedition leader supplied by World Challenge and two members of staff on the expedition with us, they took a major step back in order for us students to face the test of developing and using leadership and communication skills that we may require in the future. As you can imagine, this was out of all of our comfort zones; we were faced with a lot of challenges. None of us had done anything like this before, so we had the chance to really find ourselves. During the expedition we learnt how to overcome new

problems, such as organising the group’s finance and leading the group throughout the day. We grew as individuals and as a group and discovered more about ourselves. We were able to see how we dealt with different situations and what our strengths and weaknesses were. We learnt about different cultures and saw how people in another country and culture live their lives. On one day we trekked for 12 hours and climbed to a height of 3400m (over 2½ times the height of Ben Nevis)! We all really enjoyed the expedition and it has opened our eyes to the opportunities of being able to have more adventures in other countries around the world!

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Havant Academy students and staff trekking in the High Atlas Mountains

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Morris Crocker Appoints Four New Client Directors

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Morris Crocker, one of the south’s leading independent firms of accountants, has promoted four of its senior managers to client directors. After operating for 123 years as a partnership, the firm changed its company status to a limited company from 1 July 2013.

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Kevin Gilbert and Richard Perry, the founder directors of Morris Crocker and previous partners in the Morris Crocker Partnership, see the promotions as an important step in the progression of the firm which will allow it to continue to provide high standards of service to its clients. The four new directors are Pete Farrier, Duncan Gardner, Martin Southern and Paul Underwood. Between them they have given Morris Crocker nearly 40 years of service and are well placed to offer small to medium local businesses their experience and knowledge in a wide range of tax and accountancy matters. All four are also key members of Morris Crocker specialist teams serving doctors, dentists, charities and professional firms.

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING Queen Alexandra Hospital ranked first nationally for numbers of patients where key quality standards for hip fracture care are achieved The trust is pleased to announce that it continues to perform better than the national average in the achievement of quality indicators for hip fracture care from the National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) Report 2013. For patients with hip fractures, care needs to be quickly and carefully organised to get them in a state ready for surgery. By quickly stabilising patients and ensuring that expert clinical teams respond to their frail conditions and complex needs, the most positive outcomes can be achieved. For many patients, best practice care from the moment they arrive at hospital can make the difference between independence or lack of independence, and even life or death.

Equally, the care that patient receives following surgery is just as important, as are the initial days following surgery. This is often where the greatest gains can be made in patient outcomes. The trust treated 736 patients with hip fractures in 2012/13 and in terms of numbers is ranked first against achieving the components of best practice. “Queen Alexandra Hospital year on year continues to be one of the highest ranked hospitals in all aspects of the audit. This is a reflection of the commitment to provide the highest quality care to this vulnerable group of patients. I am very proud of our achievement and would like to thank the whole team for their continued efforts,” said Dr Sue Poulton,

Consultant Orthogeriatrician. Simon Holmes, Medical Director continues: “Our hospital has achieved fantastic results with regards to a number of quality indicators, and has seen year on year improvements. We will continue to work to maintain and further improve the high standards at Queen Alexandra Hospital, ensuring the best quality care for these patients.” “The trust’s catchment population is already much older than the England average. Our age profile today is at the level that is predicted to the reach across the rest of England in 2032. Hip fractures are usually the result of a fall and are almost always treated with surgery.”

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust was one of 186 hospitals taking part in the NHFD which provides feedback enabling clinicians to monitor and improve the care they provide. Analysis of mortality data for the year from 1st March 2012 has shown Queen Alexandra Hospital to have a better than expected casemix adjusted 30 day mortality. The Trust has had a Specialist Hip Fracture ward since 2004 and has an experienced Orthogeriatric Consultant supported by a Specialist Orthopaedic team.

HEALTHSPACESOUTH LADIES NIGHT Ladies Night – Wednesday 20th November at 7pm. Free Event. An opportunity to hear from our expert Gynaecology Consultant & Therapists specialising in Women’s Health, everything from teenage wellbeing to the menopause and much more. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity and join in our question & answer forum. Bookings will be taken on

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING Vital breast screening in Havant Stronger, More Flexible, Pain-Free Postcode From October to January women who are registered with GP Practices in Havant are being invited for breast screening at the mobile screening unit at Asda Walmart, Havant. It’s 3 years since the mobile screening van was last in this area and women aged between 47 and 73 are being encouraged to take up the offer. Attending for breast screening is an

important part of being breast aware for women in this age group. There is great concern locally that women who’ve been called for screening for the first time are not attending which may leave them at a higher risk of not detecting breast cancer early. If cancer is detected in the early stages there is a much better chance of successful treatment.

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Influenza Myth Busting

Most people have some knowledge of the symptoms and effects of the influenza virus and are aware that it can be prevented by vaccination. However, there are still many myths surviving about the impact and treatment of the disease. The following may clarify some of the more common misconceptions. I've never had flu so won't get it now. I must be immune. Every year the influenza virus changes it's form so just because you've never had it doesn't mean that you can't be affected this season. Any acquired immunity is short lived. I was vaccinated last year so I'm protected No! For the reason described above, the vaccine has to be formulated each year according to the new strains. I won't have the vaccine because it gives you the flu Impossible! The virus in the vaccine is dead and simply boosts immunity.You may experience slight fever and some pain at the injection site. If I get the flu I'll take antibiotics No! Antibiotics do not work against viruses. Having flu is just like a cold, I'll be OK Whoever says this has never had flu! You

are likely to spend at least 2-3 days in bed with a temperature of 40C (104F) and serious aches and pains. Every year I vaccinate people who say they had flu last year and never want it again. I take vitamin C to prevent the flu There is no evidence to support this claim. I can't have the vaccine, I'm pregnant Yes you can and you should. It will protect you and your baby during pregnancy and in the early months of life. Why bother with vaccination, flu won't kill me It probably won't if you are fit and healthy but you will have an unpleasant time for several days. The elderly and those with chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes may suffer serious complications requiring hospitalisation. I can't get to my Doctor's surgery to be vaccinated Flu vaccination is available from Davies Pharmacy from mid-October free on the NHS to certain “at risk” groups and privately to others. Ask your pharmacist for details. Keith Seston, Pharmacist, Davies Pharmacy info@daviespharmacy.co.uk www.daviespharmacy.co.uk

Publications’ Readers… tips and exercises from our Olympic Physio Natalie March, Chartered Physiotherapist: It has been an exciting time here at Physio-logical, we have just celebrated our three year anniversary of our clinic based within Active4less, New Lane, Havant. Also, Sara Barker our new physiotherapist and acupuncturist started with us in July 2013, so we are now offering more evening and daytime appointments. This edition I thought we’d focus on your shoulders. I have noticed lots of people playing tennis, golf, swimming, playing throw and catch with their children/grandchildren in the park, doing heavy gardening tasks and DIY all of which can lead to a problem with your shoulder called “Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome”. Here are some exercises to help to stretch and strengthen the correct muscles to help with this problem. It is a very complex syndrome so it is better to be assessed by a chartered physiotherapist who can prescribe an individual exercise programme and treatment plan. Impingement syndrome is more likely to occur in people who engage in physical activities that require repeated overhead arm movements. Common symptoms include: • An arc of shoulder pain approximately when your arm is at shoulder height and/or when your arm is overhead. • Shoulder pain that can run from the top of the shoulder to the elbow. • Pain when lying on the sore shoulder. • Muscle weakness or pain when attempting to reach or lift. • Pain reaching for the seat-belt. Please be aware of your body and take advice from your GP before exercising or send me an email (enquiries@physio-logical.net) for advice and guidance. All these exercises should be pain free. For more tips and guidance, visit: www.physio-logical.net.

Shoulder Stretch You may be more likely to develop rotator cuff problems if the back of your shoulder is tight. • Bring your arm across

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your body and hold it with your other arm, either above or below the elbow. Hold for thirty seconds repeat twice, three times a day.

Pectoral Stretch You may be more likely to develop rotator cuff problems if the front of your shoulder is tight. • Stand at end of wall or in doorway • Place inside of bent arm on surface of wall and position the bent elbow at shoulder height • Walk forwards and turn body away from positioned arm. • Hold for thirty seconds repeat twice, three times a day. Squat + Shoulder Elevation with Yellow Theraband This is an exercise to start to strengthen the rotator cuff this should only be done once you have full shoulder movement and should be undertaken pain free. Tie the yellow theraband in a loop: • Push out with your hands with a static and constant pressure against the theraband • As you squat down (keeping knees in line with the second toe) you push out against the theraband and take your arms up above your head. • Repeat three times fifteen, two times a day. • Remember this exercise should be pain free.

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING Queen Alexandra Hospital carried out 78 kidney transplants in 2012/13 At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, 78 patients received a life-saving or enhancing transplant during 2012/13, according to figures published in NHS Blood and Transplant’s Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report 2012/13. The total number of kidney transplants increased by 7% in 2012-2013 in the UK, translating to a total of 2998 kidney transplants. The Queen Alexandra Hospital accounted for 2.6 % of all kidney transplant operations carried out across the UK. The Portsmouth and Wessex renal transplant centre performed 27 living kidney transplants. Across the UK during 2012/13 there were 1,101 living donors, a 4% increase on the previous year.

At the end of March 2013, 235 of Queen Alexandra Hospital patients were on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. Without organ donation there cannot be transplantation, and every day across the UK around 3 people die in need of an organ transplant. 51 people donated their organs upon their death in the Portsmouth region. There were 1,212 deceased organ donors across the UK. Sam Dutta, consultant transplant surgeon at Queen Alexandra Hospital said: “We’re delighted by the number of lives we have saved through a kidney transplant at our hospital last year. “Centres such as ours are only able to

perform live-saving transplant operations if people are willing to be donors and we are extremely grateful to the 51 deceased donors from Portsmouth who helped save the lives of people across the UK in the last year. Their families should be very proud that they agreed to donation going ahead. Sally Johnson, Director of Organ Donation and Transplantation at NHS Blood and Transplant said: “Queen Alexandra Hospital has continued to make a vital contribution to saving lives through transplantation.” “If you have not thought about organ donation, we urge you to support it and sign up to be a donor. Join the NHS Organ Donor Register and tell your loved ones

your decision. It’s really important your family knows that you have given your consent for donation, and that they then go on to support your decision if they are approached on your behalf when you pass away.” “Family consent if our biggest challenge, as four out of ten families refuse donation when approached. Fewer than 5,000 people die in the UK each year in circumstances where they could donate, so every potential donor truly is precious. Help us transform attitudes towards donation by talking to others about it.” To join the NHS Organ Donor Register visit www.organdonation.nhs.uk or call 0300 123 2323 or text DONATE to 62323.

Help in Bereavement

Help in Bereavement is a small Charity, wholly supported by Grants and Donations, founded nearly 35 years ago to meet the needs of bereaved people of any race, creed, gender or age, in the Portsmouth Diocese. Over the years it has expanded and now serves an area from Emsworth to Fareham, Gosport, Hayling Island and Havant to Petersfield. Trained Visitors give their time voluntarily to provide a service which is free to those in need. In recent years a

specialist section has been introduced, to give help and support to children at the request of their parents, schools, Doctors, or Social Services and are usually visited in their schools during school hours. Not everyone wants a visit on a one to one basis but would prefer to meet others in a similar position and with this in view there is now a Social Club which meets from 10.am until noon in St. George’s Church Hall, Waterlooville the second Monday of every month for coffee, tea and light refreshments, (there is a small charge for this). Outings are arranged to places of

interest and these have included a visit to a Buddhist Monastery at Chithurst, Stansted House, Hinton Ampner and Lordington Lavender. New Visitors are usually recruited at an Open Evening in July and training starts in September after which everyone is officially checked by the appropriate departments to safeguard the vulnerable. Further information can be obtained from the Adult Co-ordinator, Penny on 07432 602 603, Children’s Co-ordinator, Gina on 023 9261 8166 or for the Social Club, Linda on 07834 447 284

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Food and Wine Wine of the Month

Martini Asti Sparkling Wine Thing is though, is it to be ‘sparkling wine’ or Champagne, to celebrate those special occasions with, that’s the question? A struggle faced by many a couple planning to get married, especially if they are on a limited budget. Or as one couple put it to me: “Not that we normally like Champagne much. Not a lot to it, as far as we’re concerned; bland, insipid, not much taste. Sorry about that…. Would far rather go for a decent sparkling wine! Though we did taste some fairly nice Champagne at a friend’s wedding, once. Only to find out that it cost an absolute fortune at over £75 a bottle! But why is Champagne supposed to be so different, is what we’d like to know? Because, personally, we can’t understand what all the fuss is about!” OUCH! Okay then… I suppose, to be honest, a lot to do with why Champagne is acclaimed to the extent it is, throughout the world, as being ‘the’ drink to celebrate with on special occasions, is, dare I suggest, largely the result of clever, astute and hugely successful marketing over the past 250 years or so, in associating Champagne with everything to do with celebrity, wealth, privilege, luxury and exclusivity! And, so it is today! The most celebrated event to take place, most recently, being the birth of baby George to Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on the 22nd of July. And where the sound of Champagne corks ‘popping’ could be heard up and down the country. No less so than in Catherine’s home village of Bucklebury, in Berkshire. And that, despite what people might or might not think of Champagne as a drink in itself! So, what does make Champagne different from any other sparkling wine, if at all? For that’s just what Champagne is, a sparkling wine! Or is it that we are mostly paying for the name, as some people insist? Well, firstly, the most important thing to remember is that the name Champagne can only refer to sparkling wines that come

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exclusively from the Champagne region of France, and are made in a renowned centuries-old traditional way; including, from a blend of three main varieties of grape native to the region: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Sparkling wines from anywhere else, on the other hand, and which may have been produced using different types of grape, cannot, under any circumstances, be called Champagne! That’s the law! It’s strictly forbidden, at least in Europe; albeit these wines may be similar in nature. And there are plenty of superb examples to choose from. Even so, there are still countries around the world yet to come to an agreement. And even the United States makes exceptions, allowing certain wineries to use the word ‘Champagne’ when accompanied by the place of origin, as in ‘California Champagne’. But then, what are people actually saying when expressing their preference for a ‘decent sparkling wine’ over the ‘official’ sparkly stuff, like the couple above? Is it, perhaps, because they are not keen on dry wines, in general, which Champagne on the whole is? And, that ‘sparkling wines’ offer a wider range of tastes and flavours which appeal far more to the modernday palate? Perhaps! So, what’s it going to be, my fifth wine of the month, this time for special occasions? Well, after a few ‘very punishing’ tasting sessions, I am going to be a ‘REBEL’ and come down on the side of a ‘sparkling wine’, and affordably, with: Martini Asti, as pictured. Asda price, at the time of printing: £6.00 per bottle. Sparklingly luscious! But then, this is what I suggested for my best mate’s engagement party, instead of Champagne. And to everyone’s surprise, they were asking for top-ups! So, success all round… The Adventure ends here: Sadly, however, this is my last article as I am moving away from the area. But I do hope you’ve enjoyed them. Because, for me, it has certainly been an interesting and challenging experience! And I hope my passion for wine has inspired you. I wish the Community Newspaper every success.

Food Fiend Experience Recipe column - by Kathy Fitchett Photography by the Rob Paul Studio, Havant

Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup This month’s recipe is a very tasty and filling soup which is lovely to serve as a hearty, healthy lunch option or as a soup starter for your next dinner party. You can vary the amount of spice added to make it more child friendly but the beauty of this soup is how I have made it by roasting the butternut squash in a deep roasting pan, along with whole cloves of garlic and onions to enhance the flavours. Ingredients: 1 whole butternut squash 6 cloves of garlic 2 onions 1 cup of red lentils 1 vegetable stock cube 2 tablespoons of cumin powder 1 tablespoon of coriander powder 1 tsp of paprika 1 tsp of chilli powder (optional) 2-3 tbsp olive oil Fresh coriander leaves for garnish 1 to 1.5 litres of water/ stock/ liquid from the cooking the lentils Pepper and salt to season 3 to 4 tbsp Lemon juice to taste To do: 1. Wash and soak lentils in cold water overnight. Add 2.5 cups of water to 1 cup of lentils after washing. 2. Before cooking lentils rinse off water that it has been soaking in. Make up 1 litre vegetable stock. Cook the lentils until soft in a saucepan with lid. Making sure that there is sufficient liquid and the lentils do not boil dry. This will take 20 to 30 minutes of cooking. If using a pressure cooker the cooking time can be reduced to 10 minutes. When the cooking has been completed skim off any grey foam that has accumulated. 3. Peel butternut squash. Cut in half and then in quarters. Remove seeds and pith. Cut into cubes roughly 3 cms. Place butternut squash in deep baking tray and add 1.5 tbsp. of olive oil. Place garlic cloves with skin on and sprinkle on butternut squash- 1 tbsp. cumin and coriander, 1 tsp paprika and chilli if using and season with pepper and salt. 4. Place butternut squash in preheated oven on fan 180 degrees and cook for 30 minutes. Cut onion into 8th’s and add 10 minutes before end of cooking time. Add 1 tbsp. of olive oil and return to the oven. 5. Add the roasted butternut to the cooked lentil and blend using hand blender. Add 2 tbsp. cumin, lemon juice and season with pepper and salt. If the consistency of the soup is too thick more hot water can be added. 6. Serve with fresh coriander leaves as a garnish and enjoy with thick cut bread of your choice.

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Cantemus Choir

Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre

Cantemus Choir’s autumn concert takes place at 7.30 pm on Saturday November 16th at Waterlooville Baptist Church. Programme includes: The Armed Man Choral Suite; Les Miserables Choral Medley and songs by Parry, Elgar and Vaughan Williams. Tickets £8.00 Enquiries: 023 9246 3531 cantemus_havant@yahoo.co.uk website: www.cantemushavant.moonfruit.com Jen Cayley jencayley@btinternet.com

Christmas Fayre – Sunday 3rd November 2013

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HAVANT WEA COURSES & TALKS Autumn 2013 As well as 10 week courses in Art Appreciation, Literature and History, the following courses and talks are offered this autumn by Havant WEA (Workers’ Educational Association). POETRY: Edward Thomas – Great Poet, Local Poet. This course brings out the depth of feeling and thought in the apparently simple and modest poems of Edward Thomas who lived at Steep, near Petersfield. Presented by prize winning poet John Haynes, the five week course will be held at Bedhampton Social Centre PO9 3ES on Wednesday 6 November – 4 December from 2.15pm - 4.15pm. Course fee is £37 50. For more information contact Una Rayment Tel. 012 4337 5620 Email: una.rayment@btinternet.com |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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Come along to our Christmas Fayre at our centre in Sidlesham, for Christmas fun for all the family and lots of brand new bargains. Entry £1 for adults/children or donate some cat/rabbit food. Food & refreshments available all day. Fayre opening times 11am – 3pm. The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7RJ |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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RELAX IN THE SPRING’S CAFÉ BAR OVER A SATURDAY LUNCHTIME AND ENJOY DELICIOUS FOOD AND FREE MUSIC. Join us from 1pm – 2.30pm on selected Saturdays and be entertained by some fantastic local acoustic acts. 9 November WITH THE FB POCKET ORCHESTRA - The FB Pocket Orchestra takes its listeners back to the hot jazz, blues, ragtime and popular dances of the 1920s and 30s and earlier. There will be another chance to enjoy music by the FB’s on Friday 20 December at 8pm as part of the Christmas festivities. Box Office 023 9247 2700 www.thespring.co.uk

Ladies of PO postcodes, ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| your Christmas Chorus Hampshire Police Havant in the 1950s/60s Choir Concert to the Present Day needs you! Well-known local photographer, Mike Ladies barbershop harmony chorus The Pitchpipers are undergoing their annual transformation into the Portsmouth Ladies Christmas Chorus to sing in support of local charities this Christmas. Whether or not you already sing, or just want to give it a go, make your festive season extra special this year by joining the Christmas Chorus singing course - 7.30 – 9.00pm at St Philip’s Church Hall, Hawthorn Crescent, Cosham, PO6 2TL. We meet every Tuesday during the autumn to learn and rehearse traditional carols sung barbershop style. The entire course costs only £30 which covers all musical materials (scores and teaching CDs), vocal coaching and refreshments every week. Join us and meet new friends, learn to sing or improve your skills and have some festive fun! For more information visit www.pitchpipers.co.uk, call our Musical Director Marilyn on 023 9246 0227, or just come along.You’ll receive a very warm welcome!

Saturday 19th October 2013 7.30pm at St James Church Emsworth £10 including a glass of wine Call Nina Ware 012 4337 7161 Margaret Jordan 023 9245 4443 Baptist Church Office 012 4337 5606

Edwards, is presenting an illustrated talk on Havant in the 1950s/60s. Organised by the Havant WEA the talk will take place at Emsworth Methodist Church and Pastoral Centre on Friday 22 November 2013 7.30pm-9.00pm.The fee is £4 at the door. All are welcome.

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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - ALL WELCOME Saturday 30th. November 2012, 12 noon - 3.00 pm St. Joseph’s Church Hall, West Street, Havant PO9 1LP Home Made Produce - Christmas Decorations - Books/Tombola - Grand Draw with Many Prizes - Cakes/Bric-ABrac - Nearly New/Jams/Groceries Jewellery/Refreshments - Bottle Stall, Father Christmas - & many other attractions - Adults 20p Children free

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Scrooge at The Spring!

30th November 2013 at 7.30pm doors open @ 7.00pm The Hayling Island Community Centre The concert to support Help for Heros will feature The Band of the Hampshire Constabulary in concert, under the direction of Major Pete Curtis. Tickets are £10.00 and concession for Senior Citizens £9.00 Available from the Centre and Tibbles Florist Mengham There is something for everyone in the programme of music, from military marches, selections from the musicals, seasonal music and the ever popular Last night of the Proms. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Havant Light Opera will present Mean Old Man, a modern musical by local musician John Gleadall, in November. It's Christmas in Havant 2013. As the cold wind of a triple dip recession bites into the warmth of the Cratchit family's seasonal celebrations, Mr Scrooge warms his cockles on the steady stream of applicants for his pay day loans and

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Saturday 19th October: 'Carve-in' at Portsmouth Grammar School, Technology Dept. 10am-4pm Saturday 9th November: 'Carve-in' at Portsmouth Grammar School, Technology Dept. 10am-4pm Wednesday 13th November: Social Evening - talk by John Pitman entitled 'What the butler saw' to be held at Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove, Portchester, PO16 9AD Saturday 23rd November: 'Carve-in' at Portsmouth Grammar School, Technology Dept. 10am-4pm Saturday 7th December: 'Carve-in' at Portsmouth Grammar School, Technology Dept. 10am-4pm For more details (and access) phone Gill on 023 9259 9153

desperate housewives selling him their 'unwanted' gold items at usurious rates. Havant Light Opera are turned away from Scrooge's shop door as they try and charm him with a Christmas Carol; so in revenge they perform a newly adapted version of John Gleadall's 'Mean Old Man', and attempt to show him the error of his ways with a variety of sharply observed and tightly performed songs. But will he respond to their harmonious exposé of his life's iniquities? Mean Old Man will be performed at The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre from Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th November at 7.30 pm. Tickets £8 (Children £4) Box Office 023 9247 2700 or online at www.thespring.co.uk

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FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHS AT THE MERIDIAN CENTRE Come along and see an outstanding display of images from UK photographers on show on the first floor gallery at the Meridian Centre from Saturday 23rd November until Sunday 1st December inclusive. This is the 43rd National Open Exhibition organised by Havant Camera Club and will showcase the best in colour, monochrome and nature prints as well as a continually looped digitally projected show. The 500 images on display will have been selected by three judges from an entry of around 2,000. Many of the photographs are very creative; others more traditional. But overall the exhibition has a good balance of all types of photography. Also on show will be a display of prints by members of Havant Camera Club. Exhibition Secretary, Jean Brooks, said “The Club is delighted to be able to hold the exhibition in the Meridian Centre in Havant for the fourth year running as it gives local people the chance to see the very best in photography in the UK.” More information is available at: www.havantcameraclub.co.uk

What’s on

Lifeboat Station at Selsey by Jean Brooks

Evening Light at Gateshead by Steve Frost

Male Orange Tip on Cukoo Flower by John Bogle

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Award-winning portrait artist exhibits at the Oxmarket in Chichester The Oxmarket Centre of Arts in Chichester hosts an exhibition featuring the work of Polish artist Agata Wojcieszkiewicz from 14th to 27th of October. It’s free and open to the public from Tuesday until Sunday 10am – 4:30pm. The private view will take a place on Monday 14th October at 6pm. Agata in her studio The exhibition presents Agata’s unique contemporary approach to portraiture and will include a range of paintings and drawings created within last three years including self-portraits, paintings of friends and family as well as commissioned works. Agata is a figurative painter specialising in oil and acrylic technique, professionally based at Making Space Community Arts Centre in Leigh Park in Havant. In 2011 she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk in Poland with an MA in Fine Art Painting. Within a year she won the First Prize and Visitor’s

Choice Prize at The Stride Open Art Competition at Oxmarket Centre of Arts showing a portrait of her father. In 2012 – 2013 her portrait of an artist friend, Anita Bell, was exhibited in The National Portrait Gallery in London, Edinburgh and Exeter as a part of BP Portrait Award. Agata said: “My art is like a journal – a reflection of the very intimate process of picturing memories and emotions.” Being an immigrant, she paints people as representatives of two cultures, trying to distinguish the results of historical and cultural influences that shaped her subjects’ lives as well as her own. Agata’s latest portraits are very narrative and intricately painted, with rich backgrounds seeming to be overtake her compositions. She tells stories by capturing people within their everyday life surroundings to show how the environment defines their personalities, habits, living and working routines.

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Hayling Lions Christmas Fair on Saturday 30th November 2pm - 4pm at Hayling Island Community Centre. Charity Organisations wanting a stall please contact 023 9246 5130 asap.

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Lovedean Village Hall Antiques Fair on Saturday 2nd November from 10 a.m., and a Jumble Sale & Mini Auction on Saturday 9th from 1.30 p.m. For further details phone 023 9259 3904

HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT WILDLIFE TRUST Wed 23rd October 7.30pm The Red Kite in Hampshire An illustrated talk by Keith Betton of Hampshire Omithological Society, to be held at the Drama Studio, Warblington School, Southleigh Road, Havant PO9 2RR (map ref SU 726 063). Parking available in playground at rear of school. For further details please contact Andrew Powling on 023 9225 8457 or email apowling01@btinternet.com Admission £2.50 Fri 15th November 7.30pm Birds of the Solent and their migrations Peter Potts, bird expert, will give a talk on Solent Birds, where they get to and come from. To be held at the Alverstoke Parish Centre, Green Lane Alverstoke, Gosport PO12 2ET (Map ref. SZ 602 988). For further details please contact Richard Bloom on 023 9252 7094 or e-mail rbloom5048@aol.com Admission £2.50.

Wed 20th November 7.30pm Ponds for Wildlife An illustrated talk by Dr Naomi Ewald on surveying and conservation of aquatic life. To be held at St Wilfrids Church Hall, Padnell Rd, Cowplain, PO8 8DZ. (MAP REF. SU 694 112). For further details please contact Peter Leversha on 023 9259 2711 or e-mail p.leversha@btinternet.com Admission £2.50 including refreshments. Wed 27th November 7.30pm From the Depths of the Pond An illustrated talk by Richard Osmond, an expert on freshwater biology. To be held at the Drama Studio, Warblington School, Southleigh Road, Havant PO9 2RR. Details as Wed 23rd October Regular walks take place throughout the year, led by friendly and knowledgeable members of the Trust. Many of these walks are within the PO7-PO11 district. So please come along and discover the wonderful countryside and wildlife 'on our doorstep'. For further details please contact John Goodspeed on 07811 435252 or email john@havantnature.net

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Library Outreach What’s On Oct 2013 to Dec 2013 We have a wide range of adult and community learning courses available in venues across Hampshire. Many libraries offer an extensive programme of classes and workshops throughout the year. For further information please contact your local library.

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What’s On Oct 2013 to Dec 2013 Waterlooville PO7 Name of Event: The Mystery of Princess Louise – a talk by Lucinda Hawksley Author Venue: Waterlooville Library Time: Tuesday 26 November 7.30pm Cost: £4 Short description: The secrets of Queen Victoria’s sixth child, Princess Louise, may be destined to remain hidden forever. What was so dangerous about this artistic, tempestuous royal that her life has been documented more by rumour and gossip than hard facts? When Lucinda Hawksley started to investigate, often thwarted by inexplicable secrecy, she discovered a fascinating woman, modern before her time, whose story has been shielded for years from public view. Name of Event: Going off the Rails – presented by Bill Gage of West Sussex Record Office Venue: Waterlooville Library Time: Wednesday 4 December 7pm Cost: £4 Short description: An illustrated talk of the days of steam railways. Name of Event: Halloween Craft Activity Venue: Waterlooville Library Time: Saturday 2 November drop in between 10am and 12noon Cost: Free Short description: Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble. Join us for fun craft activities Parents/carers to stay with their children.

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RURAL BUSINESSES By: George Hollingbery MP

Rural businesses are having something of a renaissance in Hampshire with a trend for more local produce and services really starting to make it presence felt in our villages. This upbeat forecast is perhaps just a little reversal in the inexorable decline of the rural community over the last 100 years and it is something I care passionately about and I do my best to champion both locally and in Parliament. Before the Great War, most people would have found everything they need within their own village but urban centres became predominant and now we think nothing of a trip into Portsmouth and Winchester to buy goods while the cottage industries have all but disappeared. Or have they? Over the last decade, I have started to detect a bit of a welcome change in our attitudes. I am not saying for one moment

that we are going to return to a traditional village life with every community having a butcher or a candlestick maker, but local is once again on the menu - albeit in a 21st century way. As an example, about a month ago I visited the award-winning Upham Brewery near Bishop's Waltham. Upham is one of the fastest growing breweries in the South of England and plans to create up to 500 jobs in the next couple of years - many in the Hampshire countryside. The firm has seen its sales increase by more than 120% since its launch as a microbrewery with a real ethos that the best place for it to do business is in the rural community - something it may not have considered worthwhile just ten years ago. Upham's story is a familiar one being repeated up and down the country as local business and small family firms tap into this resurgent desire for local produce. Specialist farms and village shops are

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thriving thanks to this rediscovery of a taste for traditional fare aided by the Internet and rural superfast broadband - now so vital to the countryside. And don't forget low tech initiatives like farmers' markets and the impact they have had. Even the decline of the village pub - which was always seen as inevitable - is beginning to slow. In places like Denmead, a campaign is underway to save the Fox and Hounds and restore it to its former status as a village hub rather than to see it redeveloped for houses. If the campaign is successful, I very much hope to have rural surgeries there. Our area is also dotted with innumerable plant nurseries, small holdings and agribusinesses which are acting as the engine for and benefitting from this boom in demand for rural supplies. I am delighted to see our firms benefitting from this upturn in demand. Long may it continue.

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season so if you need your chimney swept before Christmas, it is highly recommended that you book now. Visit www.saferchimneys.co.uk or www.hantsfire.co.uk/chimneyfires for more information on how often you should sweep and fire prevention tips.

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DENMEAD BOWLING CLUB AUTUMN BAZAAR

Saturday 9th November 10am to 12noon, All Saints Church Hall – 20p entry

WEDDING FAIR

Saturday 9th November at All Saints Church, Catherington - 10am to 12 noon

SANTA AT WATERLOOVILLE GROTTO Santa will arrive at the Library on December 9th at 11.00a.m. where the Mayor and Mayoress of Havant will meet and greet him. The Grotto will be on the first floor and is accessible by stairs or a lift so prams and wheelchairs should have no problem. Santa will be available from 10.00a.m. till 4.30p.m. from Mondays to Thursdays, and Saturdays. On Fridays he will be available from 1.00p.m. till 6.30p.m and on Sundays he will be taking his days off for a rest. He has even agreed to stay until Christmas Eve but will not be working late as he needs to get ready for his busiest night!

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WATERLOOVILLE FOODBANK

The Waterlooville Foodbank is supported by Asda and Waitrose in Waterlooville. It was set up to provide food for those who have difficulty in purchasing enough due to unforeseen circumstances. For more information www.waterloovillefoodbank.co.uk Collections and donations to Wecock Church, Kite Close, Cowplain, PO8 9UJ On Mondays between 9.30-11.30 and Fridays between 12 noon - 2pm. We accept Tins, Dried Goods, Jars, Drinks, Non Foods like toiletries, nappies, Soap powders etc. Contact us by Email at: waterloovillefoodbank@gmail.com Alternatively text or phone: 07554 267898 or 077175 96819 Horndean Amateur Theatrical Society Next production - A comedy ‘The Xmas Factor’ by Trevor Hughes, at the Merchistoun Hall, Horndean 28, 29, 30 November 7.30pm - 023 9278 5800 The Perfect Venue for your Anniversary, Birthday Party, or Reception

The Borrow Centre in Cowplain is available for hire to members of the local community for their anniversaries, wedding receptions, or birthday parties, and offers a choice of facilities at reasonable prices. The Caruthers Suite is licensed for up to 80 persons with a well fitted kitchen enabling self-catering for your event. The Wolfson Suite is a smaller carpeted hall which can accommodate up to 40 persons. Both halls have recently been redecorated and have some new furniture, providing a comfortable environment for your event. The Centre also offers use of glasses and crockery, modern toilets and on site car parking for about 20 vehicles. Other parking is available across the road in the Cowplain

Shopping Centre car park which is free after 6pm. We welcome hiring’s and please contact Liz Wood, the Centre Manager on 023 9226 6423 or see our web site www.ageconcerncowplain.org.uk to find out more.

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who might at some stage of their life have been in an orchestra or other group, but have no current outlet for their musical talents. The first session is set for 7pm on Sunday 3 November and is especially for string, brass, and woodwind players of any age, who want to get experience of playing with others. If you want to find out more please contact David Hawkley (cellist) 023 9225 0719 unless there is anyone out there who would like to conduct us! Remember this is for fun, friendship and the joy of playing in company. If we can it may lead to some small local concerts to give purpose to our playing.

Over the past 8 months we have added table tennis, bowls, new age curling, painting and drawing classes, Ballroom/Latin Dance Classes and Local History Society to our already extensive range of activities at the centre. We are actively seeking to extend these activities and could easily accommodate new classes for martial arts, bridge, line dancing , Zumba, crafts, band practices, choirs, and will work with clubs or organisers who want to start a new class in their special area of interest. If you have an idea for an activity please feel to discuss it with us and inspect the facilities available. we can help get new clubs established, and our hire rates are very affordable, with special rates for set up periods. Contact Liz Wood , Centre Manager on 023 9225 0719 to get more details.

PLAYING TOGETHER LIGHT MUSIC SESSIONS We believe that there are numerous musicians in the area who would like to play along with others, and

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BALLROOM/LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASSES New classes have just started on Tuesday evenings from 8-9pm at the Borrow Centre, Cowplain for Ballroom/Latin American dancing, and if you want to get into the pulsating rhythms of South America this is the place for you. Open to all ages just turn up on a Tuesday night to join in. Sessions are £5 per class, and you will not be disappointed! 023 9225 0719 for more details.

It’s About Carol... Letter to the Editor from Carol Dilley

I am grateful for the opportunity to mention the Waterlooville Foodbank. I am keen to promote the organisation as we need all the help we can to try and make a difference to those in our own communities who are in need. Clanfield Crafts acts as a point where anybody wishing to donate any food can do so at our fayres. I also support the Rowans's Hospice and hold a donation box for our events whereby whilst we do not charge anyone admission to the fairs we welcome donations to the Rowans Denmead branch where care can be given to those of limited life illnesses in their own homes. We have only been collecting at Clanfield since July and have already handed over £40 for this cause. We are proud to help local charities in addition to bringing these events to the area which have proved very popular. There are many people who often see very few people in their day to day lives and we have found that Clanfield Crafts has given something back to the community whereby they can come along and meet people and shop for their gifts too. They stop and enjoy tea and cake and a nice chat. It is so lovely to see the same people come time and time again and enjoy stopping and chatting to all our lovely stall holders. I come from a background in nursing & I wanted to find a way of helping people and also enjoying my passion for the Arts &

Crafts. From doing my voluntary work with the foodbank and running Clanfield Crafts with my daughter I have found a great sense of satisfaction and giving. We have so much local talent and many are afraid to take that step and showcase their work and Clanfield Crafts gives them the opportunity to be in the spotlight and help them to pursue; if they wish, their love of art and crafts. With so many regular stallholders and experience to share it has given great leverage to people who are new and to see them flourish and spread their wings doing what they enjoy is just such a great sense of satisfaction for us as organisers. My daughter Jacqui and I thoroughly enjoy the events and already we have all the dates for next year booked for the fayres. I am also an exhibiting artist and I recently had an open studio at my house as part of the Horndean Cultural Trail and I also take part in the annual May Days Arts Trail across Hayling, Havant & Waterlooville. This year I will be on the publicity end for Waterlooville and Havant so I hope I can publicise the Arts Trail next year with Postcode Publications. CALLING ALL ARTISTS - if you would like to be part of the 2014 Trail please get in touch with Carol by email: carol.dilley@hotmail.co.uk or find us on facebook: search for May-Days-Arts-Trail or find us on Twitter @MaydayArtsTrail

CLANFIELD CRAFTS

November 16th and December 7th, Clanfield Crafts has gathered together a fabulous CHRISTMAS line-up to celebrate the festive season with two fairs in the Memorial Hall, Clanfield from 10.303.30. Run by mother and daughter team Carol and Jacqui these special events are a must for your Christmas shopping. Shopping for thoughtful and unusual gifts is made easy as Clanfield Crafts brings you 27 indoor stalls showcasing their finest hand-made art & crafts. From Christmas presents to stocking fillers and decorations there is something for your nearest and dearest and the home. As well as the creative treats on offer visitors can also enjoy home-baked cakes and tea in the tea room all served on vintage china from Michele Bakes Cakes and all in a festive atmosphere. With original and wonderful crafts, ample free parking and free admission why not kick start your Christmas shopping. We hope you can join us.

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Yoga For Cyclists

After Britain’s great cycling success in the past few years from The Tour De France, 2012 Olympics and The Tour Of Britain many of us are turning to cycling to improve our own fitness. Whether we are choosing road, track or mountain bikes, joining cycling clubs, taking part in races or just cycling for fun with our friends we all need that little extra help. Many cyclists are turning to yoga to

help reduce muscle tightness from logging long hours in the saddle. A yoga class focusing on flexibility, core strength and balance can be the perfect cross-training workout for not only the avid cyclist but the weekend social cyclist too. In cycling, the quadriceps, hamstrings, and hips never rest. As a result, riders often have overdeveloped quadriceps and tight hamstrings, which can pull the hips out of alignment. Also, a cyclist's spine is constantly flexed forward. If a correct cycling position isn't maintained, it can result in muscle pain and strain in the back and shoulders. Yoga helps ease the tightness, creating core strength, and aligning the spine. It also helps improve balance, body awareness and muscle control, all of which will make you a better cyclist.

Three great Yoga poses for the Cyclist

Downward Facing Dog

Two-Legged Table Pose

Pigeon Pose – Folded Forward Variation

Postcode Publications Women on the Business Stage – your business needs you! Women on the Business Stage (WOBS) Started in 2011 when trainer and coach Claire Godwin sat through “yet another all male line–up of male speakers at a conference“- she thought she would go “pop with irritation” until it hit her she wasn’t cross with the speakers … she was cross with herself. It hit her that she had the skills and experience to make a different to help address the lack of “Women on Stage in the Business World” but the fact was she was doing very little about it! All that was to change the next day when she invited women in business to join her for a 6 session pilot “WOBS Mentoring Group” - the overwhelming positive response led Claire to run further groups that included a mix of business owners and women who worked within a variety of organisations - combining public speaking and confidence with very practical business skills, tools & knowledge. Since then, in May 2013, Claire set up a Free Mentoring Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Women OnTheBusinessStage/ so that ALL women in business (or women who want to be in business) have a have place where they can

ask questions about business or personal development (confidence etc), somewhere members can support others within their skill base, tools and knowledge – it really is a place to “Share, Learn and Grow” It has proved to be a great place for women to help others too and showcase their work - and by doing so they have gained work as trust is built. To coincide with Claire’s 10 years in business on 10th October 2013 www.thecoachingworks.co.uk and www.speakinyourvoice.com Claire has collaborated with 9 other WOBS members to organise WOBS2013; a one day conference for women in business who believe that in co-operation and collaboration are the way forward in business rather than head to head competition. All the speakers, and the back room helpers, are giving their time free of charge from a spirit of helping which means you’ll get solid-gold information at a rock-bottom price. Join the free WOBS On-Line mentoring Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/Women OnTheBusinessStage/ For more info and to book your place with a friend for free at WOBS2013 Conference here http://www.speakinyourvoice.com/wobs201 3conference/

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Get down to Samaritans to see a presentation on the work they do and maybe find out about becoming a

volunteer. Listening to people in distress or going through a crisis is rewarding and will change someone's life - maybe your own. The evening kicks off at 7pm on Wednesday 16th October and there is a chance to meet the Director, Mary Noble as well as ask the volunteers what their life is like. The place to be is 298 London Road, North End, Portsmouth PO2 9JN or you can email Portsmouth@samaritans.org or call 023 92 69 13 13 for more information.

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A lot of people think that reclaimed wood is just rubbish wood, full of nails and only good for the skip. How mistaken they are. Reclaimed wood is mostly in perfect condition. It has already been acclimatised to weather therefore it is far more stable and

easier to work with, not to mention it is a fraction of the cost that you would normally pay in DIY stores. Think of all the projects you can do. The photograph is a good example. There are many things you can make for the garden, i.e. trellis, plant boxes, fencing, bird boxes, sheds. Inside the home, flooring, partitions, shelving, storage boxes etc, etc. The list is endless so before you decide to purchase new wood, consider reclaimed wood.You can still get the expert advice, like type of wood, lengths and widths and each piece can be cut to exact size and specifications, for you to easily put together.

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Missing piece appeal Smile Support & Care, a local charity providing support to children and young adults with disabilities, is calling on the public to support their Missing Piece Appeal, to raise urgently-needed funds towards a new centre being built in Waterlooville, Hampshire. Construction is now underway but the charity urgently needs more funds to help complete the build and purchase specialist furnishings. Donations and fundraising could help buy items such as toys, cushions and PCs, to services such as specialist therapy or a night’s care. “The aim of the centre is to offer breaks to disabled children and young adults, as well as providing them and their families with a place to enjoy precious time together. Most people tend to take short breaks for granted, but when there is a child in the family requiring specialist care and attention, this is not easily arranged and can be unaffordable.” Steven Clarke, Smile chairman With all the amenities of a small hotel, the centre will feature eight en-suite bedrooms, plus two family apartments, a restaurant-style dining room, state-of-theart sensory room, physiotherapy and treatment room, specially planted gardens

to encourage sensory stimulation and a safe play area with specialist equipment. While the centre will provide the perfect break for individuals, it will also give them the opportunity to meet with others who share the same experiences. “The new respite centre will be a huge benefit to families like ours” - Louise, mum to eight-year-old Joel who has severe autism. Access to a regular break is the help most requested by families of disabled children, and has been identified as a key factor in helping families stay together. However, despite the urgent need for respite, a recent UK survey found that huge numbers of disabled children are still

About Smile Support & Care waiting for short break services. Short-break services have been shown to help disabled children tackle social isolation, access leisure activities and help with personal development. Short breaks benefit parents by reducing stress and allowing a rest from the demands of caring. The need for a centre of this kind had become increasingly apparent to Smile through feedback from service users over

the past 18 years. A feasibility study in consultation with 156 special schools showed real support and need for the centre, which will be unique in this area both in terms of the services it will provide and the way they will be delivered. You can support the appeal to help finish the centre by planning your own fundraising event or collection with friends, colleagues or family, or nominate Smile as your charity of the year at school or work. There are also naming opportunities to sponsor a garden bench, bedroom or other room in the centre. Smile has other events planned such as a Skydive, the Great South Run, or why not get sponsored to give something up in Smile’s Happy Habit Challenge. Further details of these events and the appeal can be found on the Smile website: www.smilesupport.org.uk or call 02380 616215 or email jess.zubaidi@smilesupport.org.uk to find out more. Smile Support & Care is a regional charity, founded in 1994 to provide muchneeded help to families with disabled children and young adults living in Hampshire and West Sussex. More than 160 highly-trained members of staff deliver thousands of hours of care per month, to over 300 disabled children and young adults.

The care and support provided varies widely from family to family, from those with children who have the milder forms of autism to those with chronic life-limiting conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Some parents need a few hours a week to allow them to do the weekly shop without the worry of looking after a disabled child, and perhaps give the child an outing to the swimming pool. For those children with more complex disabilities, our highly trained staff can provide 24 hour care involving medicine administration, tube feeding and intensive physiotherapy. With two operational centres based in Eastleigh, Hampshire and Littlehampton, West Sussex, Smile Support & Care works with a growing number of families, many of whom live in the most socially and economically deprived areas. Smile’s short-break centre appeal It is often impossible for disabled children and young adults to enjoy a break away. Smile has launched an Appeal to build a centre in Waterlooville to enable youngsters with disabilities to enjoy a break away. Purpose-built and offering round the clock professional support, the centre will cater for children with varying needs, including the most severely disabled children. To achieve its goal, the charity is looking to raise £3.4million.

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POLICE REPORT By: Police Community Support Officer Amy Shipp

**TOP FIVE SIGNS THAT A MESSAGE IS A HOAX**

The next time that you receive an alarming e-mail calling you to action, look for any one of these five telltale characteristics before even thinking about sending it along to anybody else… URGENT – The email will have a great sense of urgency!! You usually see a lot of exclamation points and Capitalization, the subject line will typically be something like: URGENT! WARNING! IMPORTANT! VIRUS ALERT! TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS – There will always be a request that you share this ‘important’ warning by forwarding the message to everybody in your email address book or to as many people as you possibly can, this is a sure-fire sign that the

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message is a hoax. THIS ISN’T A HOAX – The body of the email will contain some form of corroboration, such as a pseudo- quote from an executive of a major corporation or from a government agency official. For example: My neighbour , who works for Microsoft , just received this warning so I know it’s true, he asked me to pass this along to as many people I can – DON’T BELIEVE THIS FOR A SECOND DIRE CONSEQUENCES – The email will predict dire consequences if you do not act immediately. The message may inform you that the virus will destroy your hard drive. HISTORY – Look for >>>> marks in the left margin. These marks indicate that people that have forwarded the email countless times.

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VEGGIE PETS ARE TEN VeggiePets.com celebrate a decade of meat-free pet food in Havant Locally owned online pet food retailer, VeggiePets.com, celebrated it’s 10th Anniversary in September 2013 bucking the economic turndown and championing niche retailing. VeggiePets.com is no ordinary pet shop, they’re meat-free, cruelty-free pet product specialists and are the largest in Europe, sending out more than 10,000 parcels a year from their warehouse in Havant, to over 40 countries including India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Iceland, Japan, Russia and New Zealand, with annual turnover of over £500,000. “We started with £300 worth of stock and an idea for an online shop. Our first sale came the day we opened and we haven’t stopped since.” said Director, Damian Eadie, “Our customers buy for ethical, medical, religious and health reasons, we’re even recommended by some Vets”.

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Directors Damian Eadie and Darrell de Vries

VeggiePets.com first launched from Damian’s home in Portsmouth in September 2003 and is currently owned by Directors Damian Eadie and Darrell de Vries and runs from a warehouse in Havant, Hampshire. Products range from complete vegetarian foods for dogs, cats and even rats to biscuits, chews, ethical toys, accessories and herbal care products. Employs 6 people. Part of Vegeco Ltd.

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ACROSS 1 Nuts about biscuits (8) 6 Virgin bounded, it's announced (6) 10 Storm here is trivial sort of bowl (6) 11 Branch descendant (8) 12 Ball stitcher (6) 13 Breaks opportunities (8) 14 Religious cook, it's said (5) 16 Projecting first about exposure (9) 19 Sheer fat (5) 21 Hard bygone plant (8) 23 Leafy battle, we hear (6) 24 Fit Conte breaks into pieces (8) 25 Greek fool, it's reported (6) 26 Stop, and remove pouch, say (6) 27 Helping, not I, about suitable conformity (9)

DOWN 2 Pull, love, say, an animal's coming (4,3) 3 Obstruct copper first - what a vegetable (8) 4 Ace no longer impudent (6) 5 Reportedly fruity vessel for mate - leisurely way to get to Hong Kong (4,4,2,5) 7 Losing no time in the snag being unravelled (9) 8 Inform about the cartoonist - not getting any faster (7) 9 Praises the duties no longer, it's reported (6) 15 Reposition Don having scan first (9) 17 Nearly address flock, but most easily fooled (8) 18 I'm in the money with learner for patronage (6) 20 Confirm nearly under disgrace (7) 21 Relished being seasoned (6) 22 Accounts twice for 1st class backward plant (6)

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New Havant business aims to slash the cost of replacing tyres By: Becky Lewis

A business in Havant has started up to offer a safer, more cost effective way of maintaining tyres to both domestic and commercial customers. Nigel Weller, who is from Rowlands Castle, offers his new Puncture Safe service to anyone living the PO postcode area that may want to protect themselves against the burdens of heavy costs associated with replacing tyres after a puncture. Mr Weller, whose background is in the agricultural industry, identified a need to help large vehicles protect their expensive tyres from frequent replacement. This was something that not only impacted on time but was also a considerable cost to the business. “Tractors, trucks and lorries often suffer from punctures due to the nature of their work and replacing tyres is expensive” Said Mr Weller. “Therefore, I decided something had to be done to keep the costs down – that was where Puncture Safe came in”.

Puncture Safe is a safety product, installed into any size of tyre that can prevent accidents that are as a direct result of punctures. It can be used inside any size of tyre and once it is injected it will last the life of the tyre. Not only does this help prevent issues with costs and timing associated with punctures, but it also tackles the issue that many domestic cars are sold today without a spare wheel. This is great for saving space, but not so helpful when you get a puncture at midnight and you’re three miles from the nearest garage. Therefore, whether you are a household or a business, Puncture Safe could be the business you need to call upon. “From the early interest I have received so far, I truly believe this is the answer that so many vehicle owners have been waiting for and I’m so pleased to be finally launching my business” said Mr Weller.

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Tim Randall Reports

Forest of Bere Bowmen Championship - Horndean From: Gill Merrett, Secretary Forest of Bere Bowmen

The Winners!

The Forest of Bere Bowmen's Outdoor Championship took place on Sunday 8th September at their Club field by Cadlington House off Blendworth Lane, Horndean (PO8 0AA). The early starters were greeted by a storm sending everybody scuttling for cover. However the storm soon gave way to periods of pleasant sunshine. The competing bowmen ranged from 10 years to 80 plus. Among the bows in use at the Championship were the recurve bows used in the Olympics. Others were compound bows or longbows. The photograph shows all of the prize-winners. John Taylor, shooting recurve was Archer Supreme, with Tim Madden next having returned to archery after a gap of many years. Hettie Parkes won the trophy for Ladies Recurve with

husband Shane winning the Novice Recurve prize. With daughters Tessa and Megan winning medals and Hettie and Shane winning the Married Couples Trophy, it was an impressive competition for the Parkes family. Other winners were John Davies (Gentlemens Longbow), Gill Merrett (Ladies Longbow), Rebecca Giddings (Junior Recurve), Sean Madden (Junior Recurve for younger juniors) and Vince Ibbs on a handicap adjusted score. Others in the photograph won silver and bronze medals. Everybody enjoyed themselves and most competed again later in September in the last of the summer monthly medals. October heralds the beginning of the winter programme. Anybody wishing to find out more about the Forest of Bere Bowmen can visit the club's website: www.forestofberebowme.co.uk

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Hawks Report - Latest Updates About a quarter of the way through the season and the Hawks have had mixed results which have seen them locked in mid-table. After a very promising opening and a three match unbeaten run, a series of injuries affected results. Goalkeeper Scott Bevan, Striker Dennis Oli, Midfielder Christian Nanetti and Central defender Ed Harris have all been out. Boss Lee Bradbury with only a small squad has therefore had to turn to the short-term loan market and adjust the way of playing to see the crisis through. With the injured players now gradually returning results and performances are starting to get back on track. Unfortunately the qualifying rounds of the FA Cup came in the midst of the injury crisis and the Hawks failed to negotiate their way through. On the positive side, the injuries have allowed I.O.W based players Ryan

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Woodford (Central Defender) and Scott Jones (Striker) to show Hawks fans their talents. Both lads have stepped up to the plate and retained their places on merit as the established players have come back into contention. Of the local Havant based youngsters, Charlie Searle made his league debut at age 17 against Bishops Stortford. Joe Noakes is out on loan to AFC Totton, where he has performed well, including scoring a goal. Harry Wedlake has had little chance with the first team but has lead the Academy side through the early rounds of the FA Youth Cup. With the side nearly back to full strength and playing the way Lee Bradbury wishes results are beginning to pick up again. In the expectation of a steady move back up the table now is a good time to get down to Westleigh Park and enjoy the action.

The Basepoint business centres in Havant and Waterlooville are the new club and shirt sponsor of Havant Rugby Football Club for the next 3 years. The Havant Rugby Football Club has over 360 registered players, and caters for all ages and abilities. They currently run 5 senior teams, along with an academy team, a mariners (‘veterans of the club’) team, and a ladies team. John Mangell, Chairman at Havant Rugby Football Club, told Postcode Publications: “We are pleased to welcome Basepoint as our 1st XV Shirt and Major Club sponsor, and are truly grateful for their commitment to our involvement in the local community. The money will be used to support the sponsorship of the club and first XV, which will also include our support of the seniors, juniors, ladies and wider club teams.” Caroline Kendall, Regional Centre Manager for Basepoint Havant and Waterlooville, added: “We are extremely pleased to sponsor the Rugby Club. It’s great to know that through our sponsorship, the money is being reinvested back in to the local community.” Basepoint Havant offers a wide range of flexible business accommodation, ranging from small one to two-person units through to spacious fully functioning workshops located, just south of the A27 /

A3 (M) junction at Havant, and adjoining Langstone Harbour. It offers excellent transport links, access to local facilities. Basepoint Waterlooville comprises 51 business units built around a pleasant courtyard setting. Accommodation ranges from small one to two-person units, to larger flexible workshop units suitable for a wide range of business use. The facilities include free parking, meeting rooms, and a successful cafe/restaurant. Close to Waterlooville town centre, the location gives fast access to J3 of the A3M, with Havant and Portsmouth easily accessible. Visit: www.basepoint.co.uk or telephone Basepoint Havant: 023 9244 9666 / Basepoint Waterlooville: 023 9236 6060 First XV win at Beckenham Meanwhile pitch side the First XV have been working hard over the early season to consolidate as a squad and gained their first win in five games at Beckenham on 5th October. There is still a bit of a points gap between Havant and the teams immediately above them but the team is galvanizing as a unit and looking capable of making up the gap and moving up the league. Coach Will Knight made the bold decision to appoint his son Joel as captain this season and has been rewarded with some strong leadership and performances from him.

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Ladies Sabre Fencing Beginner Course Seacourt Fencing Club, based on Hayling Island, is looking for ladies of all ages with a sense of adventure, a spirit of enthusiasm and a positive attitude to come and learn the art of fencing sabre. Modern fencing has three weapons: foil, épée and sabre. The sabre is a cutting weapon and fights are notoriously fast, furious and fun! Only thirty years ago, sabre was mainly fenced by men, so there are fewer women who fence sabre than foil or épée. Seacourt Fencing Club wants to redress the balance! Fencing is a great way to keep fit, burning far more calories than an aerobics class, but it is also skilful and mentally challenging. Older fencers can be just as successful as younger ones by relying on their wits rather than their fitness. Unlike most sports, fencing has a thriving veterans section which holds competitions in age

ranges from 40 year olds, right up to 80+ If you want to take up the challenge of becoming a sabre fencer, book yourself onto our six week Ladies Sabre Beginner Course. This is a relaxed course, with the emphasis on fun, giving you an introduction to sabre fencing. This course will be followed up by an intermediate course at the end of which you may even want to have a go at your first competition! The course will take place on Thursdays from 7-8pm starting in January 2014 at Seacourt Tennis Club,Victoria Avenue, Hayling Island PO11 9AJ. To find out more, ring Carl or Jenny (husband and wife international veteran fencers!) on 023 9311 8854 or 077 8627 1327 or take a look at our website www.southhampshirefencing.co.uk

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NATIONAL WINDSURFING FESTIVAL HAYLING 2013 From Jackie Lambert, edited by Tim Randall

Tim Randall Reports

Havant Hockey Club – Early Season Report

The seventh annual National Watersports Festival was held from 13-15 September in fantastic weather off Hayling Island seafront near the Golf Club. This year it was extended to include Kayaking and Kite Surfing alongside SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) and Windsurfing. It resulted in a spectacular weekend. The fun started on Friday with a decent sea breeze over a sparkling sea ideal for spectators and the novices and intermediates for which the first day’s event was aimed. Conditions were perfect for the SUP’s and Kayakers and made for a fun opening day! The experienced windsurfers were hoping for more wind on Saturday and Sunday, the main racing days. The next day saw the spectacle of hundreds of brightly coloured windsurf sails lined up on the shore before heading out to sea for the racing. Adults and children on windsurfers, kayaks and SUPs were splashing around in the sparkling surf near the shore or learning new skills in the taster sessions. Some took part in the racing. Flags, banners, kites, vans, tents and trade stalls packed with the latest equipment created a vibrant, colourful scene. Even Father Christmas appeared in one windsurf race! There was also the spectacle of the Night Windsurf, a unique tradition of NWF, with a race for honours between the best from the day’s races. Children, decked out in glow sticks, each teamed up with a professional windsurfer for their own a tag race out to a scary, eerily lit marker buoy. The grand finale, to a backdrop of fireworks, was the tow-in freestyle

demonstration by world class professional windsurfers, including 5 times World Champion Gollito Estredo. The dare devil riders accelerated their roaring jet skis to terminal velocity and suddenly materialised from the darkness into the floodlights to perform spectacular multiple jumps, twists and loops, before the large crowd on the beach. The spectacle and atmosphere at this years NWF was truly amazing. With over 600 competitors across the disciplines, ranging up to age 70, and 8000 attending the weekend event and parties, the vibe was

ahead of the season proper. Whilst the Hockey Clubhouse is situated in Havant Park, the main pitch lays nearby in the grounds of Havant College in Barncroft Way Havant. The Men’s 1 team play in the EHL Conference West League and their next home league game is against University of Exeter, with bully-off at 14.00. The Ladies 1 play in South Division 1 and their next home game is against Southgate on 16 November, starting at 13.30. Both of these games will be held at the Havant College pitch. The Club also has a strong junior section catering for boys and girls from under 8 years through to under 18. The under 8 and under 10 groups are mixed. For many of the boys and girls joining the Club it is the beginning of very long connections with the Club. Club website: www.havanthockeyclub.org.uk

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laid back good humour, friendship and camaraderie. Professional and recreational riders mingled ashore and on the water. The two night parties were especially enjoyed as everyone rocked throughout the balmy evenings. Ian and Carole, of the ‘Inn on the Beach’ at Hayling Island, where the action centred, said “It’s great having a bunch of people focused on enjoying themselves. The Watersports community are great and it was nice to have the kite, kayak and SUP people alongside the windsurfing guys. We really enjoyed this year; best yet!” Importantly, more than £5000 was raised for the charity W4CR (Watersports for Cancer Research).

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Havant Hockey Club began its preparations for the 2013/14 season back in August with evening sessions every Tuesday. The pre-season training sessions were well attended from the Clubs large membership. The pre-season also saw a successful 6 week ‘Return to Hockey Course’ for the many wishing to get back to playing. Jenny Bullard told me: ‘The Club has six women’s teams, 9 men’s teams and some 250 youngsters from 4 – 18 years. All of the training, preparation and arrangements for the variety of Hockey fixtures undertaken during the busy season, which commenced in September with a number of friendlies, are backed up and supported by a strong and experienced team of non-playing members.’ The friendlies held in the weeks before the season proper got underway in the middle of September, enabled the various playing squads and groups to get match fit

Hayling Park on the Saturday morning of my visit to this vibrant Club was full of small groups of excited youngsters enjoying football practice. I was greeted by the Club Chairman, Mark Carter. Over a mug of tea and a sponsored cupcake in the Clubhouse next to the Hayling Community Centre, the Chairman explained how the Club, now in it’s fifth season, had risen from the ashes into a successful Junior Football Club. We were soon out amongst the many young players practicing and having fun. Mark explained that each age group was led by an FA Level 1 or 2 qualified Coach. The aim is always to ensure that the Saturday mornings are fun and energetic. While the youngsters are on the field enjoying their group work, parents and Club members relax in and around the Clubhouse. The Clubhouse keeps everyone fed and watered and at the same time generates income to help support the on field activities and local charities. The Club is built around family involvement, fair play and charity fund raising. In the 2012/13 season it was fitting that the Club received a fair play award from the Portsmouth Youth League. Should parents have any concerns the Club has experienced Parent Representatives with

access to the Coaches and Club Officials The teams all play in the Portsmouth Youth Leagues for under 8, 10 and12’s. For those too young for league games a number of friendly games are arranged. The experienced FA qualified Head Coach, Stuart Hawley, runs the senior under 12 team and leads the Club’s coaching and development programme, ensuring there is always a strong team of FA qualified coaches at the Club. The Club is always looking recruit others willing to assist and qualify as FA coaches. Most of the youngsters at the Club were boys but when I asked the Chairman and the coaches, they were unanimous in their wish to encourage more girls to join the club. Girls are eligible to play in any of the Clubs existing teams. Anyone interested in coaching and any parents with young children, including girls, wishing to experience football are invited to contact the Club. The Club has a sponsor, MMP Electrovibe UK Limited, metal preparation specialists based in Brockhampton Lane Havant. The company supplies the kit for all the teams, including home and away kits Contact: www.haylingstandrewsfc.org.uk

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Creative Quarter Night Fliers

By: Christine Conwell Local author of Children's books

In our May edition number 7 we featured the first two books in the Jessica Roberts series, The Girl Who Forgot How to Smile and The Magic of Jessica Roberts written by a local author living in Havant. Now the next title in the series, Night Fliers, has recently been published. Night Fliers is 145 pages long and comprises the next 4 books in the series, John and the Water Witch, Jack 'O' Lantern, The Vision and Bill Black. In books III to VI Jessica Robert's power of vision gives her an insight others wouldn't dream possible and helps those around her when she is most needed. She is gifted in other ways too and when Jessica's friends discover the joys of night flying, they join with her in an exciting world of mystery and adventure, a world that has stars and constellations for a backdrop and where anything is possible.

Night Fliers contains illustrations which help bring the stories to life and is suitable for children up to 12 years old. The first book, John and the Water Witch, centres around an orphan boy called John whose life turns around when he meets Jessica and her friends and discovers the magic of her world. Jack 'O' Lantern introduces Jack Black whose character is pivotal to the whole series and whose evil grandfather features in the last book, Bill Black. In an exciting world of the metaphysical and what for many would seem like magic, Night Fliers continues the Jessica Roberts series in a fast moving and action packed compendium which is available from Amazon at www.amazon.co.uk for £6.96 in paperback inc. p&p or £3.99 in kindle edition.

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MAKING SPACE Making Way for Making Space Making Space was set up in 2005 and had to beg borrow and steal various venues where it could run its workshops in art, craft and design: Empty venues such as Bedhampton Arts Centre, proved to be the perfect place where people in the community could come together and take part in jewellery making and ceramic designing classes. Today, the organisation has grown into a fully-fledged team and a brand new building right next to the Greywell Centre in Havant. It is run by a team of four at the purpose built centre where there are 2 teaching spaces. The project was recently awarded lottery heritage funding and Making Space have begun work on “On the Street Where I Live” which encourages people to express what it is like to live in their community. The purpose was to explore and celebrate life in Leigh Park from its early development as a housing estate in the 1940’s right up until the present day. Many residents have come together to bring the area’s history to life. It also gives everyone an opportunity to come together for a fun, friendly and FREE activity. The project have also started the “Memory Box” scheme, where people living in the area can collect together items that

generate memories so that the stories of each box can be shared, stimulating conversation with others. Making Space is an on-going project, and everybody involved works tirelessly to make sure it carries on providing a service to the community. Projects are on-going and more information can be found on the website www.makingspace.org. As a taster, upcoming workshops include two that run on Saturday 9th November. One is a session creating up-cycled ceramics and china. – a fantastic chance for participants to reinvent old china making it into something beautiful again. There is also a crochet workshop running called 'Trim It', which teaches those attending decorative trims and how to edge a garment. Both workshops take place in the 2 teaching spaces on site and cost just £48 including most of the materials. More info can be found online and anyone interested in booking should get in touch by phone: 023 9247 2491 or email: admin@makingspace.org

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“How to make” with Christmas is coming and Joy has many ideas to add festive cheer to your home including this lovely Christmas decoration…designed by you! To make your Christmas decoration you will need: Step 1

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Step 1 Firstly print off your template on thin card, cut it out, then use it to draw an outline on the wrong side of your fabric square. Place the two squares of fabric right sides together. Do not cut out the shape at this stage. Step 2

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Creative Quarter FIRST BOOK BY LOCAL AUTHOR "Local author Wendy Metcalfe has just published her first book, Panthera: Death Spiral. Wendy published her book with Pentangle Press, and held a joint book launch with fellow Pentangle Press author Carol Westron. "My book is about a wildlife conservationist trying to find out who has murdered big cat cubs," Wendy says. "It's a fast-paced crime adventure set in the future, and it features a poetry-

writing artificial intelligence." Wendy's passion is big cats, especially cheetahs and lions, and she wanted to show how magnificent these animals were in her books. She's now hard at work on the second book in the series, Panthera: Death Song, which she aims to publish in February next year." Wendy’s book, Panthera: Death Spiral is now available as a paperback and ebook at www.amazon.co.uk

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Havant Contemporary Dance

Havant Contemporary Dance is a new community dance outfit. Our mission is to provide classes and workshops which allow us to explore the ways in which the body moves, create equal opportunities for everyone to take part and inspire communities. This half term our junior class looked at the season autumn. Our workshops have explored the changing landscape along with the weather, and seasonal festivities such as Harvest and Halloween. These topics have been used as starting points which allowed the children to interpret their own ideas into dance movement vocabulary. Although we discover through dance, we feel it is important to aid a child’s ‘whole’ learning experience and therefore incorporate other art forms in our workshops such as storytelling, poems reading, music making and art activities; all of which relate to our current topic. As part of our autumn discovery, the children explored the meaning of ‘Harvest Festival’

Children who attended our harvest workshop and made vegetable people during our craft section of our workshop

and the importance of sharing and helping people in need. As Sharing and Helping became our stimulus for creating dance, the children also began a collection of food which Havant Contemporary Dance then donated to ‘The Beacon’ our local food bank. Havant Contemporary Dance provides classes and workshops for all ages. For more information please visit www.havantcontemporarydance.co.uk or find us on facebook.

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We are delighted to have our own financial expert, Steven Blofield, CEO of SBA Financial Ltd, working with us to address topical financial issues and provide answers to your questions.

THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL INVESTMENTS We have been successfully advising clients on investments for nearly two decades now and I can say that still one of the most commonly asked questions is “when should I invest?” This is actually the completely wrong question to be asking! In my opinion, there are many important questions to be asked and answered before investing, but there are, I believe seven, particularly key ones that need to be addressed for all Investments, the first of which has to be “Should I invest my money at all?” Often when I say this to people they look surprised, but we have to start with the basics and before we get bogged down with the variety of different choices and options available for your investment, let's take a look at this simple chart and let's assume that five years ago you had £100,000 of cash to invest. Apart from the turmoil going on around the world at that time, we also need to consider what you actually want to achieve, as well as what you need to achieve, which are not often the same thing.

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What do I mean by that? Well, almost every client I've ever met will tell you what they think they want, because they have very rarely worked out what they actually need, they also often tell us that they are comfortable with their investments going up and down! Usually what they actually mean is they are comfortable with the ups, but not so much when they go down. Now as professional Independent Financial Advisers, we have to be truthful with our clients at all times, which means always telling them the truth.

Chart Showing the current value of £100,000 invested five years ago (23/08/2008) £130,000

Of course, if you are in your retirement years and you genuinely could afford to leave all of your savings and investments on deposit or other savings that will generally give returns lower than inflation, but leave your capital free from the ups and downs of true investments, then why on earth would you take unnecessary risks? As we can see from the chart, when you compare a 90 day notice account to the rate of RPI inflation, then in real terms over that fiveyear period you would have actually lost £8,000 by leaving your cash on deposit, and if you had left your £100,000 in that same 90 day notice account, instead of investing it in a mixed basket of shares, you would have lost out on £19,116 of growth!

At SBA we run a series of different public workshops throughout the year and our next round of upcoming workshops are as follows:

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So when a client says to us, “I don't want any investment risk” but at the same time they do not want to run the risk of running out of money or having inflation erode the value of their investment by leaving their money sat in cash on deposit; they need to have a reality check and realise that there is risk in absolutely everything we do, even by doing nothing, we can be taking huge risks.

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The simple facts of the matter are that you need to consider investing as you would any other extremely important decision, which for the vast majority of the public means taking professional advice from a trusted source, and certainly one that wants to spend more time focusing on you, what is important to you, how you feel about investments and your attitude to risk and reward, before they begin to actually formulate an investment strategy and offer you advice.

If you are concerned about this area of planning and would like to speak to Steve, please contact us on 01489 878 290 to book a Free Initial Consultation. Regards

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Tuesday 29th October 2013 at Wickham Community Centre, Wickham at 10.00am and 3.30pm Places are limited, so they are offered on a first come, first serve basis. To find out full details and to reserve your place(s) please call their offices on 01489 878290.

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Important Note: SBA Financial Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) but only generic information and replies can be given and Steven stresses that no one should act on such information before they have sought professional independent advice about their own personal situation first.

Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre Hello, its Giggles again. The Out and Abouter at The Cat and Rabbit Rescue, Sidlesham. Well, we’ve just had our fete and it brought in lots and lots of visitors, which was excellent considering it poured down with rain at the start I thought I would tuck myself in under the hedge and watch the goings on, but Monique had other ideas and told Claire to put me indoors so that I didn’t misbehave. (I was not impressed) Probably it

was because I am now famous, people would want my paw print! Lenny Longlegs is my very best mate. We used to hang about together till his sight started to go, so he now lives in the posh new garden room with some of the other cats. I usually pop along to see him in the evenings to tell him what’s been happening, as he likes to know how many of our friends have been rehomed. He is very worried about the amount of kittens that keep him awake at night (playing about and dreaming of all the fun they could have with a

loving family). I told Lenny that I would mention to my readers that there are about 200 kittens and 100 cats here and they all looking for that forever home. I asked Lenny why there are so many kittens this year, and he told me that it was because people just do not get their cats neutered even though the kind people here will help with costs if necessary, and that is why we have this huge number

of kittens. Lenny knows quite a lot really, that is why we get on so well. So if you can offer a home, then give my staff a call and they will ask you a few easy-peazy questions and tell you what happens next. You can tell them that Giggles asked you to call. Love Giggles If you are interested in a cat, kitten,

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Postcode Publications IN CELEBRATION OF THE NURSERY RHYME TILES Hayling Island Bowls Club

By: Chris Lapthorn

By: Jane Gregory – Volunteer in Education and Marketing - The Spring On Friday 6 September a special event was held at The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre to celebrate the restoration of the War Memorial Nursery Rhyme Tiles. Staff, volunteers and distinguished guests met to view the ten panels of tiles and share their memories. The Royal Doulton tiles were installed in the hospital’s children’s ward in 1936; it was named the Jubilee Ward to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary. The tiles were designed by William Rowe, whose initials can be seen at the bottom of the ‘Little Jack Horner’ tile. Among the visitors on 6 September were Nicholas and Diana Rowe; Nicholas is William Rowe’s grandson, and he commented: “I just remember my grandfather, William Rowe, and it’s wonderful that Havant has saved these tiles. He spent his whole life painting, both at Doultons and as a hobby, and these nursery rhyme tiles really were the pinnacle of his career. We were delighted that we were able to be here, representing a family who are all very proud of their grandfather.” The Spring was pleased to welcome many other guests to the exhibition, including Dave Willetts MP, Deputy Mayor Councilor Marjorie Small and Mrs Virginia Wilson-Smith, Councilor Jackie Branson, and Mr Roger Harrison, Chairman of

Trustees. The Spring’s Director, Ms Sophie Fullerlove, addressed the assembled guests and thanked them for their support. Visitors to the celebration were invited to write comments in a notebook, and there many remarkable memories were shared. They included this from Mrs Ann Darby, who worked as clinical manager at the War Memorial Hospital from 1992–2000: “Although it seemed inappropriate to have such childish images in a ward for adults and older people, many of the older people expressed what comfort the tiles brought them through their local connections and recollections.” And from Audrey Fryer: “In December 2011 – a very icy period – I was cared for for two weeks in the former children’s ward. The delightful nursery rhyme tiles were great joy. The elderly lady in the next bed had watched the hospital being built. She had been a Miss Carroll; her father was the architect and builder. She was sad that we were almost the last patients.” Review by Jane Gregory – Volunteer in Education and Marketing, The Spring For further details, please contact Josephine Payter josephinep@thespring.co.uk 023 9224 9064 David Willetts MP Inspects the Tiles

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President’s Day

The summer of 2013 has proved to be just about perfect if you are a bowler. All of our major events have enjoyed ideal weather and it has been a pleasure to be on the green, unlike some previous years when bowling was more a test of fortitude and endurance than skill and ability! Two of our flagship events took place in July, President's Day on the 14th and our Charity Day on the 20th in aid of HASAG, the Hampshire asbestosis charity. Both events were fully subscribed with over 150 people attending the charity day which raised more than £2000 for HASAG. We have also been able to raise a further £250 which will be presented to the Hayling First Responders who do a fantastic job attending medical emergencies on the island before the ambulance can get there. On Charity Day a match between bowls club members and HASAG members was enjoyed by all and was followed by an excellent barbeque, provided by Neil Hook, and a demonstration of Kung Fu and Tai Chi

by members of the Zheng Dao Lo Martial Arts Academy led by Master Andrew. Audience participation followed the demonstration which was enjoyed by all concerned. Photographs of both events can be viewed on the HIBC website www.haylingislandbowls.org/gallery.html Both events were organised by club president Brian Pullan and a large band of enthusiastic helpers who made both days a hard act to follow in future years. We will be enrolling early next year for the 2014 outdoor season so if you fancy trying your hand at bowls use the contact page on our web site www.haylingislandbowls.org/contactus.html or call 023 9246 8237

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MORRISONS IN THE COMMUNITY

Rachel Swanton - Morrison's Community Liaison

You may have noticed some changes at your local Morrison’s in Horndean, with the introduction of their new market street format, following this transition the store

schools can visit the store and learn how to make pizzas and cream cakes. To enable this closer partnership to recognises that it is an important part of the become fluid and easier to access we have local community and the staff are proud of the fact that many of the local residents see appointed a community liaison Contact for the store as their first choice for fresh foods individual stores. Our person at Horndean is Rachel Swanton. in Horndean. Rachel’s role will be to build That is why we now think that it is time to create a more focused role with the local relationships with businesses, charities and community, making stronger bonds with local different organizations in the local area in which we hope to share many skills of the schools and other local organizations. We 360 staff members that work in our store. recognise that we have a large skill base Contact Rachel to discuss any ideas within our store such as bakers, butchers and that you may have: 023 9259 8346 specialised wine advisors and we want to share our knowledge with groups of children E-Mail: morrisonscommunity@gmail.com Facebook: and adults who want to learn how to make www.facebook.com/MorrisonsCommunity our products and where food comes from. Possibilities are that local youth groups/

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Postcode Publications COWPLAIN PRE-SCHOOL FIRST

By: Marc Le May

UNICEF RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOL ACCREDITATION

Cowplain Community Pre-school is an outstanding pre-school which has been around since 1975, and is in the grounds of Cowplain Community School. Being a preschool already passionate about respecting children and their basic rights, the preschool looked at how they could achieve recognition for the passion the staff and the committee share. They looked at UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) (www.unicef.org.uk/rrsa), and they decided that was what they wanted to achieve. The Rights Respecting Schools Award recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) at the heart of a school’s planning, policies, practice and ethos.

After a lot of hard work, led by Yolanda Cawdeary, the pre-school spent months tweaking things and ensuring all the rights applicable to them were second nature in everything they do. Just before the summer holidays they had a nerve racking and nail biting assessment by an external verifier from UNICEF. Just as they broke up they received the confirmation they had passed their accreditation and earned the right to call themselves a ‘Rights Respecting School’, which became even more real on their return from the holidays receiving the certificate in the post. If anyone would like to know more about the pre-school and its work, please contact us on 023 9226 1822 or email cowplaincommunitypreschool@gmail.com

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HORNDEAN & DISTRICT U3A

‘One set of old fossils looking for an even older set of fossils’

This local University of the Third Age, with its educational and social basis, is thriving and now starting its 6th year with over 150 members. Our focal point is Merchistoun Hall, south of Horndean centre and just off the A3, where we hold our popular, wide ranging monthly talk on the first Friday of the month; 2013 talks have included: ‘Art Deco’, ‘Flora Thompson, beyond Candleford’, ‘2012 Olympic & Paralympic Experiences’ We have a raft of supporting Interest Groups covering a wide range of subjects; our Science Group has a range of activities, recently there has been a fossil hunting field-visit, described below: Fossil hunting at Bracklesham Bay Over the last few years, as one of our regular activities, the group has been encouraged to be Rock Detectives; examine the Glitter of Minerals, survey the sand dunes of Studland Bay and examine the influence of geology on the landscape of Lulworth Cove. Our first journey into the world of Palaeontology had to coincide with low tide because this is when the fossil beds are exposed and fossils are easiest to find. As a result the meet took place at 3.30pm on a perfect sunny

afternoon, starting in the car park at Bracklesham Bay. The basics of how fossils form; the geology of the Tertiary coastline and what type of fossils to expect, were discussed at the start. Impatient to get going the 22 members of the group set off, heads down, beachcombing the shore close to the tide line. Prize finds Prize finds are sharks teeth, one specimen was found, but there is an abundance of Tertiary, 56-34 million years old, marine fossils. Initially, any fossil shell was collected but as the quality of the finds improved then the fossil hunters could become more discerning. By the end of the ‘hunt’ we had collected an amazing number and variety of fossils from corals to bivalves (Cardita) and gastropods (Turritella). Although 54 million years may seem a long time age, in geological terms this is relatively recent and so the specimens were very similar to the modern shells of today. The excursion did have an educational purpose and its success should not have been a surprise as this is one of the best fossil collecting sites in Southern England. There’s something for everyone, in a friendly and lively atmosphere; do contact our Secretary on: jean.reynolds1@btinternet.com or 023 9259 5406

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Alongside the wonderful, traditional Christmas Carols in The Square (organised by The Parish Council), the Horndean Photo: Network Susan Gardiner Business (HBN) is planning its third annual Christmas Market. Last year the event doubled in size and doubled in footfall and this year, who knows! Save the date and get involved in Horndean’s Christmas Festivities…on Tuesday 10 December 2013. The atmosphere will be fantastic with mulled wine, mince pies, cakes and music! Santa Claus has already booked his place in his sparkling grotto in the transformed Horndean Precinct and is looking forward to meeting all the boys and girls who have been good this year! The Christmas Market will be full of last minute shopping opportunities including fresh produce, stocking fillers and unusual last minute gifts. Members of the Horndean Business Network like Japics Photographic, All for Dance, Merchistoun Hall, Jo Balston Interior Design and Morrisons will all be there to make this Christmas Market the best yet! If you’d like to take a stall or add to the atmosphere as a magician, caricaturist or entertainer, visit the Horndean Business Network website www.horndean.net/business and email christmasmarket@horndean.net

Take a Seat… …to Horndean Furniture Workshops We are rapidly approaching the season where whole families gather round a table laden with fabulous food with wine flowing. So who will be the first to lean back in their chair, smiling in appreciation of your kind hospitality…only to disappear, slapstick style, in a heap of splintered wood?! Let’s face it we have all got wobbly or broken chairs that we don’t give a thought to until just before the family descends?! Japics This is your advance warning! Take your seat down to Horndean Furniture Workshops to join the many others that are starting to gather. Like the proverbial Pied Pipers of Broken Furniture, David, John and Derek are leading the charge on dining room chairs that are not fit for purpose, restoring them to their former glory and keeping Great Auntie Mabel safe. As specialists in woodcraft, Horndean Furniture Workshops, can tackle any repair or restoration project including French Photo: Malcolm Tee polishing, lacquering, waxing and oil finishes. They also offer an upholstery service for the pieces they restore. For more information visit: www.horndeanfurnitureworkshops.co.uk

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accommodation for activities and community groups and, with this in mind, the newly launched fund raising action team have been busy working on a variety of new and exciting fund raising events that are fun for everyone. The aim of the team is to organise at least one fund raising event every couple of months and if popular once a month. They have planned two events for the remainder of 2013 and are busy planning fundraising events for the winter & spring of 2014. On November 23rd they will be hosting a festive Quiz Night – with a complimentary mince pie on arrival. The

evening also boasts a series of quiz rounds and an optional fish and chip supper which you can order on the night itself. A raffle & the bar will be open – admission is just £4.00 on the door – with teams of 6 – 8 players. Then on Saturday December 7th they are hosting a Festive Fair – and welcome stall holders to attend with tables at just £10.00 each this to be followed by a Festive arts festival rounding the day off starting late afternoon and into the evening with a celebration of the season in words & music. Stalls include: hair accessories – sweets – Costume jewellery & gifts – beauty (nails, sprays & glitter tattoos – Aloe Vera

products & gifts & organic health & beauty products with Christmas gift wrap and stocking fillers. These events will come under the banner of the Discover Horndean’s latest venture following on the from the highly successful summer Arts 7 Culture trial... Christmas in Horndean For more information and to: book a stall at our fair or take part in our Festival Arts Festival on December 7th please contact Merchistoun Hall on 023 92597114 and if you want to help the Action team then email Carol Smith (trustee and lead for the Fundraising Action Team). Manager@merchistounhall.co.uk

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