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Postcode Publications set up a deal with Emsworth & District Bus Company to provide transport for Havant Swimming Club to attend a training camp at Crystal

Palace, London. “To be able to help successful clubs like this is a real bonus for us” said Tim Randall our Sports Correspondent.

SQUIRRELS BREAKFAST CLUB GETS OUR HELP

Postcode Publications were pleased to respond to a request for help with providing food preparation equipment to the Squirrels Daycare centre in the Acorn Centre in Eagle Avenue at the Wecock Farm estate. Pre-school children can now enjoy hot toasted sandwiches, milk shakes or Smoothies, to help them enjoy their time at the Breakfast Club. The children and

staff were exited to receive a cheque from Alan Westbrook - pictured above, that provided for equipment purchase and a contribution towards food costs. The Centre relies on donations as they are not funded from any other means. Anything that anyone can do to contribute to the vital work carried out by staff at the Centre, would be most welcomed.

IN THIS ISSUE Emma Bailey going to Type 1 Parliament

Meridian supports Rainbow

Academy Success

Painting the Town

Through the Keyhole

Help for Squirrels

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New Tenants move into Berewood Last year, Postcode Publications reported that Grainger had launched The Grainger Trust, which will manage the homes for affordable rent within Berewood. Grainger is delighted to announce that we have appointed Bill Flood as the Project Director of The Grainger Trust and in January 2014 our first tenants moved in. Bill, who has worked in housing for over 20 years has extensive experience of both housing and local authorities, will now manage the Grainger Trust operations. His role will be to ensure that the key values of Grainger Trust – creating a great place for people to live both now and long after the development has been completed – will be implemented and maintained. Bill commented, “I am really excited to be taking on this role, and to bring the core values of Grainger Trust to light at Berewood. Our aim is to commit to issues that matter most to residents, namely repairs, maintenance and tackling anti-social behaviour, and dealing with these issues quickly and efficiently. We are a firm but fair landlord and believe strongly in being a landlord for all our residents, all of the time. A particular priority is tackling anti-social behaviour and rent arrears speedily. By dealing with these issues quickly and efficiently, we will be able to focus on all our residents, rather than use most of our time on the most demanding residents. “The community is at the heart of Grainger’s scheme at Berewood. As the development is built in phases, a pivotal part

of the success of the scheme is the integration in the community. Last year we held a Christmas Carol Celebration in partnership with the Berewood Community Ministry, Bloor Homes and Havant and Winchester Council. This was a great success”. Earlier this year, the first set of keys to The Grainger Trust properties were handed over. The Grainger Trust board went down to down to Berewood to welcome the new tenants. Deborah Shackleton, Chair of Grainger Trust commented, “It was a real pleasure to meet the first residents of Grainger Trust at Berewood and welcome them into their new homes. We look forward to working with Sara and Luke who we met, other new residents and the growing community at Berewood for many years to come. “These new homes are as significant a milestone for these young people as they are for us. The Grainger Trust, aims to use its experience of the private sector to deliver much needed quality homes at affordable rent and for shared ownership for hard working local people.” Sara Harris, one of the new residents at Berewood said, “When I found out about the opportunity to live at Berewood with Grainger Trust I applied straight away, and in January I was given a move in date. As a 25 year old, it was great to move out of the family home into my own place and had it not been for this opportunity I would probably still be looking for somewhere to

Deborah Shackleton with Sara Harris, Grainger Trust tenant

live. My friends are all very jealous and are all now looking at the next phases. “Grainger Trust has been really good; they’ve been in touch and given me contact numbers and they’re looking to get the new

residents together to make decisions about our shared garden. It’s really nice they’ve done that and to be able to contribute our own ideas.

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Grainger has launched its brand new Berewood website.Visit www.berewoodvillage.co.uk for information on the sale of the first phase of homes and also community information.You will be

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Housebuilder for ‘Green Heart’ of Berewood Announced More exciting news from Grainger this month as we can announce that the housebuilder for the second phase of homes at Berewood will be Redrow Homes. This second phase is located towards the southern end of the site with Milk Lane acting as an access point. Redrow Homes will deliver 250 homes, 40% of which will be managed by Grainger Trust, as well as infrastructure that will service the housing plots, including improvements to the Milk Lane and London Road junction. Work on site will begin next year and the location of phase two means that the construction work will not overlap with phase one, where work is already underway, at the northern end of the site. The plot for phase two sits within the ‘Garden Suburb’ section of Berewood, where house styles reflect the traditional ‘arts and crafts’ style of the original garden

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suburbs. This means that simple designs, natural materials and green spaces will be a priority, with landscaping and tree planting taking place. The plot will be surrounded on three sides with woodland and open space and will unlock the land which will become the town park – the ‘green heart’ of Berewood. John Beresford, Development Director at Grainger, commented on Redrow’s appointment, saying, “Redrow Homes has a reputation for high quality urban building which means that we can be confident that the homes will be built to a high standard. The homes that it will build will be very much in keeping with the vision of Berewood that we have promised to deliver. This second phase of the development echoes many of the qualities of the traditional English Garden Suburb and Redrow Homes will bring this to life brilliantly.”

able to find information on local amenities, cycle routes, local transport and it will be updated with lots more information over the following months, so do check in regularly! If you want to get in touch about any of the Grainger Trust homes, which have homes for shared ownership and affordable rent, drop us a line on Berewood@graingerplc.co.uk

John Beresford, Development Director, Grainger

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HEADTEACHER APPOINTMENT FOR BEREWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL The University of Chichester Academy Trust (CAT) has announced that Mrs Sue Patrick, B.Ed has been appointed as Headteacher of Berewood Primary School, the new-build academy due to open next September to the west of Waterlooville in Hampshire. Mrs Patrick currently leads Jessie Younghusband School in Chichester, an Ofsted “Outstanding” primary school, where she has been Headteacher for seven years. She has previously taught in two other schools in the Chichester area and worked as a Numeracy Consultant for West Sussex. Prior to that she taught on the Isle of Wight and in schools in Lewisham and Peckham in south London. Academies Director Dr Alan McMurdo said: "We are delighted that Sue Patrick is joining the University of Chichester Academy Trust team and heading up our first ‘new build’ academy. Berewood Primary School opens in September 2014 and this is the vital first step in putting in place a great leadership team to oversee

Mayor of Winchester Cllr Ernie Jeffs with Headteacher Mrs Sue Patrick and Cllr Paul Buckley Mayor of Havant

the growth of a really excellent school. Next month we shall make a start on recruiting other key staff and we look forward to the school taking shape. These are very exciting times for the community and for us.” Sue Patrick added: "This is an exceptional opportunity to create a school

firmly rooted in its community with learning at its heart. My aim is to develop a vibrant and stimulating environment for children, with the best possible learning and teaching, in a brand new academy school.” The Academy is an all-through primary school and will open with a Reception class of 30 pupils and approximately ten places in

each of Years 1-6, depending on the needs of families moving into the new communities of Berewood and Wellington Park. In time the school will provide 420 places with two forms in each year group. As an academy sponsored by CAT, the Multi-Academy Trust established by the University of Chichester, Berewood Primary School will be supported by experts at the University’s Department of Education and has the freedom to develop a curriculum enhanced by access to specialist University departments, including Music, Performing Arts, Sport and Art. Applications for places at Berewood Primary School can be made through Hampshire County Council’s online admissions process, or CAT can be contacted directly with admissions enquiries on 012 4381 6444 or at cat@chi.ac.uk. More information about the school and its facilities can be found on its website www.berewoodprimary.co.uk

Check Your Flood Crookhorn College - Fire Service Leadership Day Risk Online Students from Crookhorn College were Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery is urging residents threatened with flooding in the constituency to access a new flood map online. The Environment Agency has published new and improved information about flood risk which is available at: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood People can check their flood risk and find out what they can do to be better prepared for flooding. “Residents in Rowlands Castle and Hambledon were hit by surface water flooding last year - so the issue is very much a live one in the constituency and across Hampshire even though it has been quite dry of late”, George explained. "This is really is the latest information about flood risk from rivers and the sea, reservoirs and surface water so I hope residents will have a look online and see if there is any risk to their property," he said. Southern Water has done quite a bit of work to try and stop flooding coming up from the sewers, but many parts of Hampshire are at risk and it's best to know what that risk is. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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given the chance to spend a day at Havant Fire Station where they took part in activities that encouraged them to be positive and motivated leaders in the future. The day consisted of interactive sessions where students were asked to consider what leadership qualities are important to them and suggest people whom they consider to be good leaders. The students were then given a series of tasks to complete throughout the day which challenged their strengths and leadership skills; including climbing a 14metre ladder! The Fire Officers were truly inspirational and the young people who attended said that it was an amazing day

Free Your Feet The college recently ran a competition in conjunction with the charity ‘Living Streets’ (http://www.livingstreets.org.uk). A week of assemblies with a central theme of walking as part of a healthy lifestyle took place. These were given by Helene Corkery from the charity. Students were then invited to record the number of minutes they walked each day. All their entries were placed in a prize draw. Abbie-Mai Wright pictured below was the luck recipient of £50 worth of high street vouchers. Abbie said this was excellent timing in the run up to Christmas, but was not yet sure what she would spend the money on. Russell Stevens (Deputy Headteacher) explained that Crookhorn College is working closely with living Streets and the local authority travel to school team to make sure

that they would like to do all over again. All the students came away with a certificate and Lauren Bishop (far right –

pink hoodie) won the trophy for the most inspiration leader. Lauren was thrilled and commented that she never expected to win.

that the journeys students take to and from college and the means by which they do them are safe, informed and as much as possible form part of healthy lifestyles.

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Postcode Publications HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE BAG A BRA DAY 2014 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance have announced that Bag a Bra day 2014 will take place on 22nd May and are asking supporters to save any unwanted bras for recycling, in order to raise vital funds to keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives. Now in its fifth year, this highlight of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance fund-raising calendar takes place in May every year and generates a significant amount of donated bras, whilst raising awareness for the charity’s on going recycling campaign. All donated bras are collected by Bag It Up, the charity’s recycling partner, and shipped to West Africa for resale at affordable prices by street traders. Being able wear a bra gives women status and helps to improve their self-esteem; two very emotive reasons for donating an unwanted bra or two. John Perry, Chief Executive, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance commented; ‘By recycling unwanted bras, you are helping us not only to save lives across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, but

also to enable individuals abroad to buy affordable bras.’ Unwanted bras can be collected in one of the charity’s special pink ‘Bag a Bra’ bags and then placed in a charity textile recycling bank. Details of the location of recycling banks throughout Hampshire and The Isle of Wight can be found at: www.hiowairambulance.org.uk. Alternatively, anyone wanting further information or a pink recycling bag should ring the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance office on 023 8033 3377 So if you are having a clear out then please remember not to bin your unwanted bras, and any other textiles or foot wear – they may have faded and no longer appeal, but for someone they will be the perfect fit. The recycling of textiles is the second largest single source of income for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and all monies raised from the donation of unwanted bras, shoes and textiles will help to keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives.

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HAYLING BILLY BOOK ON SALE November 2nd marked the fiftieth anniversary of the last public train service of the Hayling Billy. For many people today the memory of riding behind the Terrier engines on their way for a day on a sandy beach is something they cannot forget. The journey was a treat in itself especially the excitement of going over the bridge and probably throwing stones in to the sea below. Proof of this nostalgia was shown when an estimated

1,000 people attended a recent commemorative exhibition at the Spring Arts and Heritage Centre in East Street, Havant, to see a wide range of pictures, models and other memorabilia. As part of this celebration Ralph Cousins has produced a booklet containing over 130 illustrations entitled ‘The Hayling Island Branch line’ at the modest price of £5 which may be obtained at the Centre.’

Smile Support & Care receives glowing inspection report Local charity, Smile Support & Care, has received ‘The CAT Mark’ an official stamp of approval for young people’s services from 4Youth. The charity, based in Eastleigh, provides respite care to disabled children and young adults across Hampshire and West Sussex. The CAT Mark is a mark of quality, awarded by young people, for any organisations providing services to young people. CAT Mark assessors are young people themselves aged between 13 and 21 who understand the needs of young people. They use this knowledge to assess the services that are designed for them. The award involves the assessment services, organisations and projects against set criteria: • Involving young people • Equal opportunities • Links to other services • Environment and resources (including keeping young people safe) 4Youth say “being awarded a CAT Mark shows a commitment to providing a good quality service, which successfully meets the need of all young people and are young person friendly”. The CAT Mark is a very special recognition to achieve, as it is awarded by the very people for whom the service is delivered. The CAT Mark is a recognised award of good practice across Hampshire.

Ally Lee-Dudley, Chief Executive from 4Youth came in to Smile’s Headquarters in Eastleigh to make a special presentation of the award in December. Area Manager Julie Bishop said “We are so pleased to achieve this award as it recognises our commitment to young people’s services and very importantly is assessed by young people themselves” In addition to Smile’s day-to-day respite work, the charity is also fund-raising to build a short-break centre in Hampshire to enable disabled youngsters to enjoy a break away. The build is now well under-way, but funds are still needed to help develop the centre. There are many opportunities to support the development. If you would like to support Smile Support & Care and their short-break centre appeal, please call 02380 613084 or email appeals@smilesupport.org.uk

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Christingle Service In December Hayling College hosted their annual Christingle Service for which the Year 2's and 3's of the Island's primary schools congregated in the sports hall and lit candles. Prior to the service, pupil representatives of The Hayling College visited the Primary schools to give a brief description of the Christingle’s and explained the meaning behind the service

itself, then handed out small candle shaped money banks in which the children collected money for a children's charity, raising money for children less fortunate than themselves. When the celebration commenced, the pupils and teachers lined the walls of the sports hall holding lit Christingle’s. It was a heart-warming experience that emphasised the unity of the Island's schools. Lorraine Coram Head of English

THE SAMARITANS AT CHRISTMAS

Samaritans’ Portsmouth branch on London Road prepared for a busy time this Christmas and was fully staffed over the

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festive period to help cope with the 15,000 calls a day that Samaritans expected to receive on its national helpline from people in the UK and ROI. The Portsmouth branch answered 40,000 calls for help last year and many of its 90 volunteers were on duty over Christmas answering calls round the clock from people struggling to cope. Christmas Day was the 25th year that Chris Trevellick, has spent volunteering for Portsmouth Samaritans. Chris is now retired and married with two children. Chris said: “When I started volunteering in 1988 I wanted to 'give something back' my own life was going well, and I was in a fortunate place. “I have wonderful family and friends, but I’ve always been aware of the pressures on

people who might not be able to share problems with others. This made me realise that maybe I could be there for them at times like those. “Christmas can increase feelings of loneliness, people may be in 'strained' family situations, may have overspent, they might have all the usual issues plus many more. “For most of our shifts, we are very busy answering calls and emails, and it is a privilege to be there for people. “After my shift on Christmas Day, I was fortunate that I could go back to my family and celebrate. But that isn’t the case for everyone and those precious few hours of being there for others at Christmas is my way of trying to make their day a little less unhappy.” Stephen Hoddell, Chair of Samaritans,

said: “Christmas can be an incredibly difficult time and we want to let people know that Samaritans is here if things are getting to them. When many other services shut down for the holidays, our volunteers continue to be available, answering calls round the clock. Thank you to every single person who is spent Christmas volunteering; you are inspirational.” Help Samaritans be there to answer every single call by texting ‘SUPPORT’ to 70123* to make a £3 donation. For more information about the work of Samaritans, or to organise interviews with volunteers from PORTSMOUTH BRANCH please contact Mary Noble, Director, Portsmouth@samaritans.org or 075 5275 8552

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GRANTS TO VOLUNTARY GROUPS Community First HEH in partnership with Havant Borough Council’s Community Team has secured a grant to fund small local groups. Grants up to £500 will be awarded to voluntary groups, as voted for by local residents. Residents are invited to attend four Market Place events that will take place across the Borough. At the events members of the public will be given the opportunity to meet the local groups before making their vote. The events will be held at: Emsworth Community Centre on Wednesday 5th March 4pm-6pm Hayling Island United Reformed Church Wednesday 12th March 4pm-6pm Leigh Park Community Centre Monday 17th March 3pm-5pm Springwood Community Centre Thursday 20th March 3pm-5pm The application process is now open and will run until Friday 21st February 2014. Forms and help with applications are available from Community First HEH. A total of £21,000 is available and has been secured by Community First HEH and Havant Borough Council’s Community Team from Hampshire County Council’s ‘Have your Say’ fund. Nicki Conyard, Community Team Leader at Havant Borough Council said

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‘Working in partnership with the local CVS (Council of Voluntary Service) will ensure that as many small groups that support our residents know about this funding as possible. The aim is to attract those groups who may not usually apply for funding with a very easy application process and put the decision making of who gets the grants into the hands of local people.’ Tim Houghton Chief Executive of Community First HEH added ‘I welcome this opportunity to work in partnership with Havant Borough Council’s Community Team, supporting our small local voluntary groups and giving a voice to local residents on how the money is spent. A previous pilot conducted in Havant proved just how astute local people are when given the opportunity to make choices for the benefit of their own community’. For further information, or to apply for a grant please contact: Amanda Harris, Community Development Worker, Community First HEH. Email: mandy.harris@cfheh.org.uk Telephone: 0300 500 8085

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THE END OF WINDOWS XP So its official, by April 8th 2014 the support will end for Windows XP SP3 and Office 2003. But why? Well it’s basically because Windows and Office products only receive 10 years of support at the supported service pack level, and Microsoft believe that after 11 years, it’s time to invest their resources into more recent Giles Cleverley of Syn-Star technology- and thus means the inevitable farewell to one of the most innovative Microsoft systems. Don’t panic! Windows XP SP3 and Office 2003 will still work on your PC; however, there will be no new security updates, non-

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security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options or online content updates. This essentially means that by not migrating to Windows 7 or 8, your PC will be at risk from a lot more virus’ which can make your computer run extremely slowly and hackers will find it easier to access all your documents- which could have a detrimental effect on your life. It’s not too late to start looking at updating your software to either Windows 7 or Windows 8. And we think you will prefer the new look! Microsoft can offer large organisations in-depth technical resources, tools and expert guidance to smooth the move and management of Windows, Office and Internet Explorer products and technologies. There are many advantages of moving to a modern PC: • Latest productivity and collaboration tools • Easier and much more innovative presentation with Windows 8 that allows easy access and organisation of ‘work essentials’ • Protection from viruses, letting you secure your documents in a much safer place Windows 8.1 sees a new era of technology arising. With the funky looking start menu and the impressive use of multitasking between programmes. You can either update your PC or buy a new one, but a little advice from everyone here at Syn-Star is, do upgrade! You’ll never know how efficiently your computer will run if you keep it on Windows XP!

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Postcode Publications Join Arthur’s Adventurers and help them Pay for a Day at Chestnut Tree House

Arthur Waymark, aged nine months from Emsworth, was born in April 2013. When he was just two days old he had his first seizure and this was the beginning of a long and difficult journey for his parents, Gareth and Lora, and their friends and family. Arthur has now sadly been diagnosed with a very rare and life-limiting epileptic syndrome called ‘Migrating Partial Epilepsy in Infancy’ or MPEI and he will only live a very short life.

Arthur’s family have met a lot of amazing people along their journey but for them it is Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in Sussex, that really stands out. Lora, Arthur’s Mum, tells her story of how Chestnut Tree House has shone a light on what seemed to be a very dark and gloomy prognosis for Arthur. Said Lora, “Arthur's initial diagnosis was very bleak and we were devastated. However, the staff at Chestnut Tree House

have helped us to stay positive and focus on giving Arthur the stimulation he needs to enjoy his life. The hospice, with their amazing, dedicated and specialist staff, will care for and support Arthur, myself and our family throughout his short life. They won’t ask for any money and they will be there no matter what in whatever situation we need them. This is why they are such a lifeline to us. “It costs £6,850 a day to provide all the specialist care at Chestnut Tree House, both at the hospice and out in the community across East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire. The hospice receives less than 8% funding from central government to help cover this cost and therefore relies heavily on the generosity, help and support of the local community. Many of our friends, family and colleagues have said that they would like to support us and help raise money for Chestnut Tree House and so that’s when we decided to ‘Pay for a Day’. “While all direct donations will be greatly received by the charity, what we would really like is for those who wish to support us, to get active and do something to raise the money, making special memories for yourself as well has helping this fantastic cause. “You could do a sponsored run, walk or

swim. Something really challenging like a skydive or mountain climb. Or, if you’re not feeling so energetic, you could hold a cake sale, fancy dress day or raffle.You could even shave your head! The possibilities are endless and, as we embark on a new year and make our resolutions, perhaps becoming one of Arthur’s Adventurers could be yours?” If you have been inspired by Arthur’s story and would like to become one of Arthur’s Adventurers, then ‘like’ the Arthur’s Adventurers Facebook page and let them know what you’d like to do. The Chestnut Tree House Fundraising Team would also like to hear from you, all you need to do is email fundraising@chestnut-treehouse.org.uk or call them on 01903 871820. Make 2014 a year to remember and become one of Arthur’s Adventurers, supporting Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. To make a donation to the Arthur’s Adventurers fund please visit their JustGiving page: http://www.justgiving.com/ArthursAdventurers

What’s on the menu for local families? Who likes a fruit smoothie, home-made soup, sweet potato and lentil curry and carrot and banana squares? Families with pre-school children in Havant will be learning how to create these healthy dinners and snacks plus a whole lot more as a fabulous programme aimed at developing healthy eating habits kicks off in Action for Children Havant East & West Children’s Centre Cluster using funding obtained locally from Pfizer Cluster Coordinator Jo Alesbury who says: • “The “Cook and Eat” project gives local families a fantastic opportunity to come into their local children’s

centre with their children and learn, in a fun and friendly way; how to cook on a budget, and serve delicious, nutritious meals to their toddlers and pre-school children. There’s also the opportunity to taste some exciting new foods, including fruit kebabs, Italian frittata and fruit cobbler”. • The programme was developed by Hampshire’s NHS and was originally set up for families with children at school. However, with startling statistics for obesity in under five year olds (9 per cent of under-fives in Havant are classed as obese), the re-launch of the project now aims to reach children at an even earlier age.

With thanks to Pfizer who funded the food & additional resources from the Pfizer 2013 Community Fund scheme. Cook and Eat is currently taking place at Mill Hill & Crookhorn Lane Children’s Centre.

Alcohol Education Trust films Hayling pupils for National Campaign Twenty Year 9s from the Hayling College were filmed taking part in a special lesson taught by Heather Hedley that focused on alcohol education. The national Alcohol Education Trust (AET) asked us to provide this opportunity for them because of our award winning progress in reducing antisocial behaviour by drunken young people on the Island through the CAP project. The lesson, interviews with staff and community

members, and a training session for teachers, will be used on the AET and CAP websites and YouTube in order for other schools and communities to see how well the abuse of alcohol can be tackled. The pupils were exceptional, taking part fully in the lesson despite the ever present camera, and five (Beth Mctigue, Bailey MacCallum, Matthew pickles, Imogen Gervasoni, and Sarah Mann) were then interviewed

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individually talking about Island teenagers' perceptions of alcohol and the effect of the College's work. The CAP project will continue on Hayling Island, with the next step being to identify diversionary activities for young people who all so often complain of having nothing to do!

Anti-drugs Focus days give powerful messages to Hayling pupils By: Helen Cox Portsmouth-based drugs awareness group visited The Hayling College for three days as part of the on-going programme they’ve established to educate and empower pupils about drugs and alcohol. The group, PUSH, were sourced by our local WPC Debbie Surridge, who has been working closely with the Pastoral leaders at the college. Ex- addicts pulled no punches

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when describing their personal experiences to Years 9, 10 and 11, which all began with seemingly small decisions to try an alcoholic drink or smoke Marijuana. Peer pressure and poor self-esteem were often part of the reasons why the ex-addicts turned to these drugs - two important issues in any teenager's life and therefore all the more powerful for our pupils to be aware of.

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING Stronger, More Flexible, Pain-Free Postcode Publications’ Readers … tips and exercises from our Olympic Physio

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING Give Your Heart a Valentine's Gift Perhaps it is a coincidence that the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has declared February as “National Heart Month”. Everyone is familiar with the term “heart attack” but many do not recognise the symptoms and delay taking action. This delay may result in death or avoidable damage to the heart. As a pharmacist I sometimes encounter an individual who has recently had or is going to have a heart attack. They usually present with what they convince themselves is indigestion or they have sent a worried spouse to the pharmacy to tell me about “a pain that goes down the arm”. A heart attack can show symptoms from the incapacitating (“a metal band tightening around the chest”) to discomfort, similar to indigestion. Other symptoms include dizziness and nausea. Usually the symptoms will be made worse by exercise such as walking up stairs. I find it hard to understand why people are so reluctant to act when their life is at risk.

Oddly men seem to be the major culprits and you have to pity their poor wives (widows?) If you suspect you or someone else is having a heart attack call an ambulance immediately. Early treatment not only saves lives but also means that more heart muscle can be saved. Any damage to heart muscle is irreversible and is caused by a lack of oxygen supply. People often ask if they should take Aspirin at the time of the attack for its action in preventing blood clots. This does have a beneficial effect but only take them if they are near to hand – don't go wandering around the house looking for them as this can cause an extra strain on the heart. If you have a companion let them look but they must not leave you for any length of time. If you want to lessen your chances of having a heart attack 1. Stop smoking 2. Maintain a healthy weight

3. Engage in at least moderate exercise on a weekly basis 4. Reduce your alcohol consumption if you drink more than the recommended safe limits. (21 units per week for men and 14 units for women) 5. Follow a healthy diet 6. Have your blood pressure regularly checked

Go on – give your heart a Valentine! Davies Pharmacy will be offering free blood pressure checks for the months of February and March. Please ask for details. Keith Seston Pharmacist, Davies Pharmacy info@daviespharmacy.co.uk www.daviespharmacy.co.uk

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF) supports the ‘Sharing data save lives campaign’ TYPE 1 PARLIAMENT Hello, I’m Peter. We haven’t met before but one day you could save my life. Sharing your patient record can help researchers save and improve lives. Researchers can use patient records to gain knowledge and experience to treat illness and combat disease. The NHS are writing to all households in England explaining how patient records will be shared. For more information about your choices and why this matters, visit: www.patientrecords.org.uk

Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF), based on Hayling Island, has joined other leading medical research charities across the UK to support a new campaign to raise awareness to the importance of sharing data from medical records with medical researchers. The campaign coincides with a leaflet drop by NHS England to all 22 million households in England to explain the changes to how data from health records is collected from GP surgeries; these patient records held by the NHS are an invaluable resource for scientists. With careful controls to protect individuals’ privacy, by removing any personal contact details, researchers are able to use the information from the records to make discoveries that improve the prevention and treatment of disease. Dr Eleanor Kennedy Research Manager at DRWF explained: “This is a powerful new initiative that showcases the uniqueness of the NHS. Access to patient data like this could accelerate new

medicines and treatments getting to market and this, in turn, could have an enormous and lasting impact on the health of the nation.“ DRWF is a major global force in diabetes research; the foundation has funded more than £8.4m of vital diabetes research since it was established in the UK. The charity is currently funding 24 researchers across the country, the DRWF Islet Isolation Facility at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes Endocrinology & Metabolism (OCDEM) at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford as well as contributing to a number of collaborative international funding initiatives.” “Currently, the NHS is writing to everyone in England to ensure they're happy for their information to be used in this way and giving them the option to opt out. Everyone needs to make their own choice, but we hope the majority of people will be happy for their data to be used to help researchers find discoveries that can improve and save lives.” Added DRWF CEO Sarah Bone

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Tai Chi Chuan – more than just a sequence What is it? How is it practiced? What is it for? Essentially, Tai Chi is an ancient philosophy or art broadly based on natural forces of Yin and Yang. The “Chuan” meaning “to transmit”. So, in essence, Tai Chi Chuan is the physical act of learning about Tai Chi. Tai Chi has come to be known as people moving in slow sequences, often in parks. These sequences are usually called “The Form” or “Forms”. This is really where the story begins; the movements and sequences only tell a small part of what could be happening. There are many aspects often missed when simply copying these often pleasing sequences. Aspects of practice: Form,

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Qigong, TuiShou, Tsao. There are exercises to loosen and free the tension from the body, breathing and focused routines to enable releasing of inner stresses, partner-work to show resistance within, changing reflexes and methods of increasing concentration enhancing self-awareness. The Forms are mainly to aid the understanding of the aspects mentioned above rather than an end in themselves. Without all aspects it would be unlikely to yield much result other than enjoying moving the body. A complete practice bring with it deeper knowledge and understanding. Kevin Stanworth 07728 228695 TaichiChuan-schools.com email: kasmtk@gmail.com

Emma Bailey - pictured right - from Leigh Park is chosen to spread the word about type one diabetes in Parliament Emma Bailey, aged 10 from Leigh Park has been selected by a global charity to speak about life with type one diabetes at a major House of Commons event this spring. JDRF, the type one diabetes charity, has chosen Emma, who attends Bosmere Junior School, to attend Type 1 Parliament, which takes place on 11 March, 2014 and is kindly supported by Platinum sponsors Lilly. She will be one of sixty children and adults who live with the condition and have been selected from across the country to represent their constituencies. Type one diabetes is a chronic and challenging condition. The exact cause is unknown, but it is not linked to lifestyle or diet. A child diagnosed with it at the age of five faces up to 19,000 insulin injections and 50,000 finger prick tests by the time they are 18. The condition affects 400,000 people in the UK – equivalent to more than 600 people in every constituency – and incidence is growing rapidly, particularly in those under five years old. Helen Bailey is Emma’s mum. She said: ‘Emma’s diagnosis when she was 3 years old was a very difficult time for the family. It means they can’t always be carefree like other children can.” But Helen Bailey added: “It was very

exciting to hear that Emma had been chosen to represent all those in our area living with the condition at Type 1 Parliament. Going to the House of Commons and talking to MPs will be a wonderful experience for them.” Karen Addington, Chief Executive of JDRF, said: “Type one diabetes doesn’t have to hold you back in life. But it is a very challenging condition to live with. The Government must respond to increasing rates of type one diabetes in the UK by investing more in research to treat, prevent and cure the condition.That’s why we’re taking our message to Westminster in March.”

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Food and Wine Wine of the Month Languedoc Roussillon – The latest ‘New World’? Jonathan Rogers of The Solent Wine Experience looks at this amazing region.

The wines of the Languedoc Roussillon region in the south of France have become some of the most exciting wines to be produced for some time. I say ‘become’, but in reality they have been around for a good few years now but they seem to get better and better. Forty years ago this region was producing huge amounts of mediocre wine with no real potential and certainly no major export markets. The French government had had enough by the late 70’s and began to throw subsidies to the growers to encourage them to plant new grape varieties, reduce yields and generally start producing better wines. They introduced their ‘Vins de Pays’ scheme which helped winemakers who were intent on upping their game in terms of producing quality wines, although there were still quite a few producers who had no intention of changing their ways. Those who did, created a new generation of winemakers and in turn produced a new generation of quality wines. The early 90’s began to see an influx of Australian winemakers moving to the region realising its potential. This was at a time when Australia was a major success in its branding, exports and off course, its wine. One major player in Australia moved to create a brand typical of the region. Hardy’s purchased Domaine de la Baume in 1990 and this certainly encouraged local producers to take note in their region and to start producing wines the world would take note of. Hardy’s have since sold the Domaine but local producers continue to create a leading force in the ‘brand’ Languedoc Roussillon. Majestic Wine have recently opened in Havant and have a good varied selection of wines from this region. Here are three to get you started.

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Reds Domaine Les Yeuses Syrah les Epices 2010 IGP Pays D’Oc 13.5% £8.99 - £7.99 when you buy two bottles. I visited this Domaine back in 2003 and was impressed by the simplicity of the vineyard but still creating a range of quality driven wines. This is made from 100% Syrah with a proportion of it matured in oak. A blend of blackberry, spice and pepper dominate the nose with a medium body and soft rounded fruit and a long finish. Cuvee Geneviéve Vin de France 2012 12% £4.99 This absolute bargain of a wine is a blend of Carignan and Grenache. It’s full bodied yet fruity and has a long elegant finish. White Côte Mas Blanc IGP Pays D’Oc 12.5% £6.99 - £5.99 when you but two bottles This tropical fruit filled number is a mix of Vermentino, Grenache Blanc with a touch of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. A generous wine it has a peach character with floral and pear hints. The Solent Wine Experience has recently launched an Online Wine Course at £25 per person, giving you the freedom to learn from the comfort of your own home. For more information visit www.thesolentwineexperience.co.uk |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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A healthy start to the new year with Vegetable Biryani We all start the New Year with good intentions and I am going to help in that quest with my first recipe for 2014. I also decided that as a family we would try to eat a couple of ‘vegetarian’ meals a week. These tend to be lower in fat and higher in fibre and less calorific. Not only that, they are also cheaper because vegetables, beans, pulses and nuts do not cost as much as meat and have many more nutritional and health benefits. I hope you will enjoy this wholesome and tasty family meal. Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 small cauliflower, broken into small florets 1 medium size Butternut Squash 1 large onion, sliced 1litre hot vegetable stock 3 tbsp Biryani powder mixed to a paste with water to make curry paste Large pinch of saffron strands 2 tsp mustard seeds (black or white) 500g Basmati rice soaked in boiling water 140g trimmed green beans, halved 2 lemons, juice only a handful of fresh coriander leaves 50g packet roasted cashew nuts Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 220C/gas 7/fan 200C. Pour the oil into a large roasting tin or large casserole dish in the oven for a couple of minutes to heat through. 2. Pour boiling water on Basmati until just covered and leave to soak. 3. Prepare vegetables and add all the vegetables to the tin, except the beans and onions, stirring to coat them in the hot oil: Season with salt and pepper and return to the oven for 15 minutes until beginning to brown. 4. Stir together the stock and saffron. 5. Fry onions in small amount of oil until golden brown and add mustard seeds and fry until they start popping. Add the Curry paste and finally add the stock, stir well to mix. 6. Mix the rice and green beans with the vegetables in the tin, then pour over the stock mixture. Lower the oven to 190C/gas 5/fan 190C. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. 7. Toast the cashew nuts in a frying pan until golden brown. 8. Stir in the lemon juice and check the seasoning, then scatter over the coriander and cashew nuts. Enjoy. For more information about Food Fiend Experience go to: www.foodfiendexp.com

1. Prepare all vegetables. Cut Butternut Squash roughly in 3 cm cubes

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Sprinkle cashew nuts and coriander on top. Serve and enjoy

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Hyden (Clanfield) Women's Institute is the place to make friends and enjoy an evening out. On the third Monday of the month, Members meet at Petersgate School at 7.30p.m. Newcomers are welcome and will find a very friendly group of Ladies from all walk's of life of all ages, sizes and shapes. We have Group Meetings which involves other local WI which means that we can have a more specialised speaker; we also have competitions, Quizzes, Darts and Skittles

competing against other WI's and the winners going on to the next round in another area. All Hampshire WI's met in the Spring at the Guildhall for a meeting with well known speakers and in the Autumn in Basingstoke. Our groups continue to be popular: Discussion; Reading; Keep Fit; scrabble; coffee mornings, for the hostesses chosen charity and Ukelele Band; Husband/Partners are welcome to join us on Outings, Walks and Lunches.

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WHITCHURCH SILK MILL TO DESIGN AND WEAVE UNIQUE SILK FOR HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are working in collaboration with the Whitchurch Silk Mill, a 19th Century water mill that weaves English silk fabric using 19th century machinery. The mill has been commissioned to design and weave a silk suitable for gift-ware to promote and raise money for the Air Ambulance. Using the iconic green and yellow of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance logo, placement student Emma Simmonds has designed a pattern. Production on the silk started last week and the warp has been wound successfully onto a beam ready to be woven out in the next few months. One of the first items to be produced will be a handbag mirror compact, woven in green and yellow HIOWAA silk, and available for supporters to purchase this summer. Rupert Nabarro OBE, Chairman for Whitchurch Silk Mill Trust commented: ‘We are very pleased to be working with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. As two local charities, a collaboration such as this is significant, and will not only help us both to raise much needed funds, but will also raise our profiles on a local level. The silk that we weave will be unique to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and will measure 18 inches wide and will have 850 single ends of silk’ All monies raised from the sale of the giftware will be used to help keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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PUT THE WINTER BLUES BEHIND YOU AT THE HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE 1920s SPRING BALL Cast yourself back to the Roaring Twenties, an era of Flappers, jazz, the Lindy Hop and Charleston, for an evening of music, dancing and entertainment at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance 1920s Spring Ball. On 26th April Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance will be hosting a 1920s Spring Ball at the Novotel Hotel in Southampton to help raise money to keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives. In keeping with the 1920s theme, guests are asked to come dressed elegantly, or era appropriate for ladies and gentlemen. Starting at 7pm, tickets will cost £50 per person, to include a champagne cocktail reception and a four course meal. Tables of 10 are available for a group rate of £450. The evening will also include a raffle, casino and musical entertainment. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Chief Executive John Perry commented ‘The Spring Ball is always very popular with our supporters and a great source of revenue for HIOWAA. Premier Underwriting have generously sponsored the Ball this year, so that more money can go directly towards helping to keep the Air Ambulance flying’. So come and have some fun and spend an evening celebrating the decade that bought us The Great Gatsby and The Jazz Singer, in the knowledge that whilst you party, you will also be contributing to a very worthwhile cause.

What’s on Denmead Bowling Club Ashling Park Road TASTER DAY Saturday 26th April @ 1030 all day Come along and have a go at Bowls Located in King George’s Playing Field near the children’s play area & large car park

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Lovedean Village Hall Saturday 8th March - Jumble Sale & Mini Auction from 1.30 pm 15th March - Antiques Fair, Saturday from 10 am. Book a space: phone 023 9259 3904

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Waterlooville Probus Club Our next two meetings will have after lunch the following guest speakers: 11th March - Alan House on the subject of 'The Fire Service during World War 2'. 8th April - Gina Ireland with the intriguing talk title of 'Both Sides of the Wall'. For further information, contact Colin Cox on 023 9259 4112 or by e-mail at colincox364@btinternet.com

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Denmead Rowans Support Group 9th March Sunday Lunch - All Saints Church Hall, Denmead £13 Roast lunch and a glass of wine - Tickets from Trish 07947 611699 23rd April Lunch at Barnard's to celebrate the 450th birthday of William Shakespeare 12 for 12.30. Select from a special celebration menu. £21.Tickets from Barnard's or Trish on 07947 611699

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What’s on the menu for local families? Who likes a fruit smoothie, home-made soup, sweet potato and lentil curry and carrot and banana squares? Families with pre-school children in Havant will be learning how to create these healthy dinners and snacks plus a whole lot more as a fabulous programme aimed at developing healthy eating habits kicks off in Action for Children Havant East & West Children’s Centre Cluster using funding obtained locally from Pfizer Cluster Co-ordinator Jo Alesbury who says: • “The “Cook and Eat” project gives local families a fantastic opportunity to come into their local children’s centre with their children and learn, in a fun and friendly way; how to cook on a budget, and serve delicious, nutritious meals to their toddlers

and pre-school children. There’s also the opportunity to taste some exciting new foods, including fruit kebabs, Italian frittata and fruit cobbler”. • The programme was developed by Hampshire’s NHS and was originally set up for families with children at school. However, with startling statistics for obesity in under five year olds (9 per cent of underfives in Havant are classed as obese), the relaunch of the project now aims to reach children at an even earlier age. With thanks to Pfizer who funded the food & additional resources from the Pfizer 2013 Community Fund scheme. Cook and Eat is currently taking place at Mill Hill & Crookhorn Lane Children’s Centre.

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Volunteers work hard in Havant cemeteries

Portsmouth Hispanic Society

Despite the winter weather volunteers have been hard at work in New Lane, Dissenters and Warblington cemeteries helping to conserve them for the benefit of wildlife and people. During our December conservation session 9 volunteers cleared brambles before they engulfed headstones in Dissenters cemetery, cleared ivy, cut back elder and planted a box hedge around the holocaust memorial in New Lane cemetery. There is a fine balance between preventing plants such as bramble and ivy from swamping the cemetery and providing shelter and food for wildlife. We always work with this in mind and ensure that we do leave patches for wildlife. During our January conservation session 7 volunteers braved heavy showers and hail to care for a young hedge row and young trees. The hedge row and trees have been planted in the natural burial ground at Warblington cemetery and will provide valuable habitat for wildlife whilst making the area a pleasant place for people to visit. Whilst the plants are young they are

Portsmouth Hispanic Society is open to anyone who is able to get to our meetings at the Fratton Community Centre. We meet on the first Thursday of every month apart from August. Our next meeting; entitled Tastes of Spain (Brits in a Spanish Kitchen), will not be the usual run-of-the-mill PHS meeting, featuring a distinguished speaker: instead, five intrepid regular members will be demonstrating their culinary skills and talking about their favourite recipes. We will get to learn how to make a typical Paella, Ensaladilla (Russian Salad), Tortilla (Spanish potato omelette), Michirones (a bean dish from Murcia) and in addition, a Gibraltarian Austerity Paella. We will of course get to taste the finished products, washed down with a glass of wine. Non-members welcome - £2 on the door and to taste the food an additional £1. Further details of our events may be found at www.spanishportsmouth.org.uk Tony Clifford

Completed box hedge around the holocaust memorial at New Lane Cemetery

protected by tree guards. Volunteers spent the morning clearing out grass and weeds that were also growing in the guards. If left then the grass and weeds would grow quicker than the young trees and eventually out-compete them. For details of our upcoming sessions please call us on 023 8042 0593 or visit our website at www.tcv.org.uk/se/havantcemeteries

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Anti-smoking at The Hayling College By: Florence Perkins, Georgia Jennings and Harriet Bennett Year 9

Last year, we participated in a 2 day antismoking workshop. We worked with 2 ladies from the smoke free Hampshire and Isle of Wight organisation studying the facts and effects of smoking. While we were there we looked in depth at the ingredients that cause many deaths each year. We also learnt how to help people resist the temptation which we took on board to continue to raise awareness in our school. The 20 influential pupils who participated were elected by their own peers after filling out a survey. Once we had completed the course we ran assemblies to raise awareness throughout the school. Everyone that took part found the project very interesting and beneficial. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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Havant Literary Festival Cantemus Choir Support the new set of "betwixt festival" events we are running between now and the main event - which runs from 3rd to 12th October this year. These are designed to maintain interest in literary themes and run as part of our partnership with the Spring. All the interim events are bookable via The Spring Box office – 023 92 47 2700 or on-line via their web site www.thespring.co.uk FURTHER EVENTS Friday 9th May 7.15 - 8.45 TUDOR VOICES: Beginning with authentic 16th century music from Gera Lambeth, the evening moves into a series if dramatic readings celebrating the written word of the Tudor period, from Nicola and John Scadding. Tickets £6.00 includes a glass of mead or spiced apple. Thursday 15th May 7.30 – 8.45 BOOK GROUP: An opportunity to spend a pleasant evening with others interested in quality modern writing. Introduced by the Literary Festival Director, Tim Dawes, we will be discussing Harvest by Jim Crace. ISBN: 0330445669. Short-listed for the 2013 Booker, this latest novel by one of our greatest living novelists is a delight. Tickets £6.00 includes a glass of wine or soft drink from the bar. Thursday 19th June 7.30 – 8.45 BOOK GROUP: An opportunity to spend a pleasant evening with others interested in quality modern writing. Introduced by The Spring Director, Sophie Fullerlove, we will be discussing And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseinie. ISBN: 159463176X: The latest from the acclaimed author of the Kite Runner. Tickets £6.00 includes a glass of wine or soft drink from the bar. Thursday 17th July 7.30 – 8.45 BOOK GROUP: An opportunity to spend a pleasant evening with others interested in quality modern writing. Introduced by the local writer, Lucy Flannery, we will be discussing May we be Forgiven by A. M. Homes. ISBN: 1847083234. This important “novel for our times” won Homes the title Women's Prize for Fiction in 2013. Tickets £6.00 includes a glass of wine or soft drink from the bar. Friday 18th July 7.15 - 8.45 SUMMER READING: Four local authors each present two suggested good summer reads. One of each selection will be newly published and the other at least ten years old: Ideal for those planning their summer vacation. £6.00 includes a glass of Sangria or fruit juice - Pop-up book shop in attendance.

Cantemus Choir’s Spring concert will take place at St James’s Church, Emsworth, PO10 7DP on Saturday March 29th at 7.30 pm. The programme includes the Choral Suite from Karl Jenkins’s Mass for Peace “The Armed Man”, “Lux Aeterna” by American composer Morten Lauridsen, and English and French songs, including “Changed”, a setting of a poem inspired by a Picasso painting of an old man with a guitar. Tickets £8 from Bridget 023 9246 3531 and on the door. For more info. email cantemus_havant@yahoo.co.uk, website: www.cantemushavant.moonfruit.com |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Rowlands Castle Painting Society Rowlands Castle Painting Society are holding their annual Art Exhibition and Sale on the 15th and 16th March 2014. The Society always puts on a very good show of work and is indeed a treat for everyone to come along and enjoy seeing original works of art that cover a wide range of subjects including local scenes from around the area. The paintings are for sale and are very reasonably priced considering the work and time put in. There will be an opportunity to meet with some of the artists, who are more than happy to answer any questions. The exhibition takes place in the Parish Hall, Links Lane ,Rowlands Castle. It can be viewed on both days from 10am - 4pm. There is also a tombola and a chance for visitors to vote for their favourite painting. This is an event not to missed and promises to brighten up any rainy day!

Ayckbourn at the Station Theatre The ingenious comic thriller ‘Communicating Doors’ by Alan Ayckbourn premièred in 1994, is playing from 22nd to 29th March. Tickets at £7 are available from the Box Office on 023 9246 6363 or www.hayling-dramatics.hampshire.org.uk The year is 2014 and Phoebe (a ‘working girl’ calling herself Poopay), who specialises as a dominatrix, is summoned to a London hotel room by an infirm elderly businessman. The service he wants her to perform is not her usual bit of ‘fun and pain’ but to witness his confession detailing the murder of his two wives by his business associate - Julian. When Julian walks in, Poopay flees through the nearest door and finds herself in an identical suite, but in the year 1994. Not surprisingly its occupant is sceptical but when it transpires that she is the second murdered wife and she too goes through the door and finds herself in 1974 and in the presence of the first murdered wife, she decides to rewrite the future. II

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Postcode Publications Merchistoun Hall 55 Club Celebrate 20 years! HORNDEAN PARISH TWINNING ASSOCIATION WELCOMES THE FRENCH

The 55 Club at Merchistoun Hall in Horndean was 20 years old on Monday February 10th – and is every bit as popular as the day it opened back in 1994! And shared its celebrations with Horndean! Opening the morning as an open day for the whole community to come along and join in the celebrations. Some of those who were members the day it opened are still with it today. They offered a free morning which started with keep fit taster sessions with resident Keep fit Instructor Sandra followed by a morning of breakfast (bacon rolls & croissants) tea /coffee – a special raffle, gift sale and displays of the club in year gone by! The club was the brainchild of Merchistoun Hall’s late manager Jill Kirby – the club was set up as a self help learning and social club for people aged 55 and over meeting every Monday with Keep fit, coffee, raffle, then either an activity presented by a club member or an invited guest speakers. For those with a passion for debate & challenge, they get their opportunity to air their views and put the world to rights with their ‘Talk! Talk!’ debating sessions choosing recent hot topics as the themes for their discussions. Then each Monday afternoon its board games, darts and a thriving art &

crafts group. And over the years the club has expanded to offer trips around the South of England, The West end & offers two well attended short mat bowls sessions – and if that’s isn’t enough ... members get together to present a ‘home grown’ Christmas show each December for the rest of the club to enjoy. Members can be seen throughout the week at Merchistoun Hall supporting other areas of the charity, attending quiz nights, audiences for theatre shows & members to the Horndean U3A – who also hold their meetings at Merchistoun Hall. Members have also held positions as trustees to its host charity HCA. One of the original members Yvonne Sprack has held the post of Chairman to HCA for over 10 years! ‘The 55 Club is a lifeline for lot of old people. We do care and look after their well-being. They look forward to Mondays, it makes their week. We have a really good representation on men in the group’ For many it’s their favourite day of the week’ ... Yvonne Sprack For more details on the club visit Merchistoun Halls website www.merchistounhall.co.uk

Horndean Parish Twinning Association (HPTA) welcomed friends from Aubergenville in France for a weekend of events. For their latest visit the French enjoyed a game of skittles in a traditional English pub, a visit to Arundel Castle as well as being entertained by their hosts for a BBQ and a traditional ‘English Tea’. Aubergenville, a town 45km West from Paris on the banks of the Seine, has been ‘Twinned’ with Horndean for 15 years. Each year Horndean plays host to a group from Aubergenville and the hospitality is reciprocated when Horndean members enjoy a return trip to France. The trip to France, which is partly financed by the Association, coincides with the town’s Fete weekend in May or June and this year will be 6/7/8 June 2014. The aim of the Twinning Association is to foster friendship and understanding between the people of Horndean and those of Aubergenville and by so doing, broaden the mutual understanding of the culture, recreational, educational and commercial activities of the linked communities. The Association is completely selffunding, therefore various fund raising events are organised throughout the year.

Last November a ‘Wine Tasting’ was held and run by Sue Moss from Morrisons. It turned out to be a very educational and entertaining evening. One of the most popular annual events is the ‘Proms Concert’ held in Horndean Technical College and this year it will be on Friday

4th July and will include the ‘Proms Brass Ensemble’ and ‘The Pompey Pluckers’, a ukulele band. Other fund raising events include a Quiz Night on Friday 4th April in Jubilee Hall in Catherington Lane. Tickets for the fundraising events can be bought from Horndean Travel Ltd, or Shambles in Horndean, or call 023 9259 4938. Membership of the HPTA is open to all. It is not necessary to live in the Parish of Horndean nor is it necessary to be able to speak French. If you are interested in joining more information is available on the HPTA website: www.horndean.net/twinning |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Dreams Do Come True At “All Flowers” in Horndean Precinct Since an early age Shelley Cormie, proprietor “All Flowers”, wanted to be a florist, beginning with making Xmas Holly Wreaths with her Dad at home. Having always been good with creativity and working with her hands her relationship with floristry began to grow. As a young girl in Liss, Hampshire she completed her Guides floristry badge and started a Saturday job in her local village. Schooling was based around her chosen career; Shelley entered the Youth Training Scheme in Petersfield and carried on her

further education at Sparsholt College near Winchester. Shelley was working full time as a florist in Havant when she met Scott, a decorated member of the British Armed Forces. They married and moved away from the local area and re-located numerous times. Before leaving the UK for Germany, Shelley was fully trained with Interflora with Worldwide qualifications which would enable her to one day fulfil her dream of having her own shop. Whilst being abroad Shelley kept her eyes and hands in floristry and took notes of the different mainland European styles. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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After 12 ½ years away they finally moved back to the UK as Scott is due to retire from the Army after completing his colour service of 22 years. Whilst purchasing a house in Clanfield to settle down, Shelley’s Dream of owning her shop had the possibility of becoming reality. It was no easy task but a house

purchase whilst negotiating a lease for a property in the Horndean Precinct proved too good an opportunity to be missed. Shelley’s Dream Has Come True and now she wishes to make others come true by giving all her customers individual treatment so that they get exactly what they wish for when it comes to her floristry services.

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Postcode Publications ‘Dance Up’ at The Spring Havant-based Dance Up (the exciting new name for The Hampshire Dance Trust – we make great dance happen in unusual places) is offering a new dance and movement class for under 5’s and accompanying grown ups called Boogie Bum Bums. Sessions are held during the school term every Monday morning from 10.30 to 11.30 at The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre in Havant The funky dance sessions are designed to help children learn new dance and movement skills and develop creativity, imagination, confidence and social skills as well as making new friends along the way. Participants do not need any previous dance experience and the emphasis is on having fun. Boogie Bum Bums programme was designed and created by Somerset’s Mean Feet Dance Company who specialise in dance and health programmes across the country. After seeing the effectiveness of the programme Dance Up organised a teacher training course for dance artists

with Mean Feet. Local dance artist Vicky Hargreaves is delivering the sessions for Dance Up. The classes are currently supported by Big Lottery through funds allocated to Portsmouth City Council and The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre and will continue in the summer and autumn with the support of Havant Borough Council. The classes are already going down well with Havant parents: ‘Great to have this dance class at The Spring. My 3 year old son absolutely loved it and I also got to exercise at the same time! Perfect. Thank you!’ ‘What a wonderful experience, brilliant fun!’ The classes cost £36 for the term (£18 for half term) per child. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Free no obligation taster sessions are available. For more information and to book call the Box Office at The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre on 023 9247 2700 or visit www.thespring.co.uk

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Renovation of Davies Chemists in West Street, Havant moved a step closer recently when the ready-mix truck arrived with concrete for a new shop floor. The much loved premises are undergoing a facelift whilst preserving essential elements of the façade. Davies remains open behind the works, and you can reach the pharmacy through a temporary access door to the right of the main access. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

LEARN TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL WITH SOUTH HANTS VOLLEYBALL CLUB From Beverley Cooper

Did you know that volleyball is unique? It is the only high energy, zero body contact sport that you can play men’s, women’s or mixed, indoors and outdoors, standing or sitting! Would you like to try your hand at this exciting and fun sport? Whether you are looking to get fit, have fun, get competitive or just get out and join a sociable sports club, South Hants Volleyball Club might be what you are looking for. Cater for 10 year olds and upwards from total beginners to elite players, boys, girls, men and women National League players. The Club’s teams that play for fun, in summer outdoor tournaments around the country, in the local league, the Hampshire League and the Women’s National Division 2 South. With qualified, experienced coaches you are assured of a warm welcome to our club. Your first session is free and following that, if you wish to continue there is a low annual membership fee of £10 plus a monthly fee of £7.50 for students and £15

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for adults. For this it is possible to enjoy 12 hours of volleyball a month. Juniors ‘pay as they go’ with a charge of £4 per 2 hour session: Adults train at Purbrook Park School in Park Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 5DS, on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm and Havant Leisure Centre on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Juniors train fortnightly at Havant Leisure Centre on Saturday afternoons. The South Hants Ladies next home matches in the National League are on Sunday 2 March v Essex Trinity and Sunday 22 March v Dulwich Tuskers. All matches are played at the Purbrook Park School, in the Sports Hall which is accessed from the rear entrance of the school in The Dale. Matches start at 11.30 am. Go on! Give it a try! For more details contact Paul Rodgers on 07843 582664 or at paul.rodgers@microfocus.com or email the club secretary on southhantsvolleyball@yahoo.com

The Mayor and Mayoress of Havant, Cllr Paul and Mrs Buckley opened a new Equivalenza perfume outlet in the Meridian Centre in February. Equivalenza claims to be the brand expert in perfume and fragrances leading its

perfume market (high quality product at low cost). The Spanish brand has experienced rapid development in just 3 years with more than 500 perfume stores in 18 countries.

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Pat and Bob - Winners of the Summer Painting Competition Rowlands castle painting society ended the year 2013 with a Christmas party organised by one of our members Sally Williams and her team of helpers which included Pat and Ian Hoper, John Richards and Elizabeth Taylor. There was a holiday painting competition which was jointly won by Bob Payne and Pat Hoper, a card competition won by Gary Miller and a new competition which was a photo of one of the many painting outings won by Maureen Aldous. This popular painting society now looks forward to the 2014 programme where there is so much to offer with professional artists visiting to give demonstrations, life groups and workshops, we also go out to different locations painting and sketching through the summer.

For new members the programme and other items of interest can be viewed on our website at: www.rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.org.uk The principal laid down by the late Mr Jennings-Wood who founded the society is that all regardless of ability should be provided with encouragement and instruction on all aspects of painting and drawing. Come along and join us at any one of our Tuesday events, you will be made very welcome. Our next big thing in our programme to look forward to is the spring art exhibition 15th and 16th of March where there will be an opportunity to view and buy works of art.

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Hayling Billy Heritage Project Green to go! A partnership comprising local volunteers, Havant Borough Council and Hampshire County Council have secured a £88,900 Heritage Lottery Fund grant to deliver the Hayling Billy Heritage Project. The project will convey the heritage of the Hayling Billy railway on the Island. The project will enable improvements and conservation work to take place along the route and provide exciting learning and volunteering opportunities for local people. Participants will have the chance to develop skills and volunteer time through the establishment of a ‘Friends of the Billy Line’ group who will be supported to undertake volunteer roles and work in partnership with the conservation volunteers on neighbouring sites. To help guide people around the site and allow them explore the heritage of the railway information board, trail leaflets, digital material via a new website, including

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photos, historical information, will help create a engaging and interesting place to go for visitors. Councillor Yvonne Weeks said “The benefits for the local community will be a heritage project for generations to come, a focus for community volunteers to work on together to create a lasting legacy for local people and visitors. The Partnership has worked really hard with the council officers on securing the funding however, this is just the start. “This project is a great example of how the community and Councils can work together to make things happen. The enthusiasm and genuine determination of the group is inspiring and shows localism at its best.” If you would like to know more about the project or volunteer to help please contact Havant Borough Council Customer Service Team 023 9244 6019

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By which name was Coronation Street originally called? 2. Who seals documents with the fisherman's ring? 3. Which war was ended by the Versailles treaty? 4. What was the island of Taiwan formerly known as? 5. What colour is the artists Bister? 6. Which British Queen was known as Mrs Brown? 7. Operation Mercury was the code name for the invasion of which Greek Island in W.W.2? 8. In the 1991 awards, how many "Oscars" did Dancing with Wolves win? 9. How many countries make make up the commonwealth? 10. The game of Scrabble was originally called what?

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Local Boy meets Middlesbrough Hero’s By: Joshua Lucas

Fourteen-year-old Callum Lucas from Havant has had his wish of meeting the Middlesbrough FC squad granted by the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Callum who suffers from a rare gastrointestinal disease called eosinophilic entrocolitis (EGID), has been ill from birth and has spent his life in and out of hospital for upsetting and painful treatments. Despite this he has soldiered though in the attempt to live a normal life. A life long Boro fan, Callum remembers

first being taken to a game at the age of six by his father, a serving solider. Unfortunately it was not a ‘dream’ start for Callum as they narrowly lost to Wigan Athletic 3-2. However this defeat didn’t put him off and he followed in his father’s footsteps of supporting his home-town club. Callum’s mother, Michelle got in touch with the Starlight Children’s Foundation who then acted quickly in contacting the North East football club and getting it set up.

Callum, along with his parents Michelle and Steven, elder brother Joshua, aged 16 and younger sister Alexandra-Grace, aged 12 were invited up to Middlesbrough’s training facility at Rockliffe Park where Callum and his family were greeted by the clubs press officer Graham Bell, who took them down to where the players were training, this surprised Callum as to start off with the players were playing handball before splitting up into smaller groups to as they practised passing, defending and their first touches, Callum also got himself involved by passing the ball back to one of the players during training. After the players had finished training they made their way over to Callum and his family to greet them. After they had met the players, 7 of them, including Callum’s favourite George Friend posed for a photo with Callum and his Brother Joshua, afterwards Callum had this to say “It was amazing especially meeting Jonathan Woodgate seeing as he played in the first game I went to.” But Callum’s fun wasn’t over yet as Middlesbrough FC invited him to the match

against Bolton the following day, putting Callum and his family up in one of the top boxes to watch the match from. This proved a fun and exciting day for Callum and his family as he was invited down to pitch side along with his brother and dad to watch the teams warm up, where he had photos taken with several of the players and watched the teams walk out before kick-off. When asked about the experience Callum had this to say, “It was brilliant I love football and I love Middlesbrough so getting to stand there at the riverside was something special.” Luckily for Callum the game proved exciting with Middlesbrough dominant throughout the majority of the match eventually coming out 1-0 winners after a 81st minute penalty on a day that saw the début of the first foreign manager in the clubs illustrious history, Aitor Karanka. The day didn’t end at the full-time whistle for Callum though as he was able to get a shirt signed by new manger Aitor Karanka and man of the match Ben Gibson, who paid the family a special visit in their box after the match.

Off The Record Needs You! Havant and Portsmouth Counselling charity ‘Off the Record’, which has helped countless people over the years, now needs some help back. The registered and independent charity has been based in Leigh Park since 1977, offering support and counselling for young people aged 11-25 over the years. Christine, who is a student was given support at 15, she said: Off the Record have

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always been there for me to talk to even when I was getting bullied and had family problems. “They’ve helped me overcome my problems and personal issues, not just mine but also some of my friends, I’m a much happier person because of them”. Off The Record are currently facing crisis because of a lack of government funding and have taken urgent steps to reduce expenditures.

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Employees in and around the Broadmarsh business estate in the Havant area can now catch a ride to work on the free, brand spanking new executive shuttle bus. This new service is managed by Langstone Technology Park operators Fasset and replaces the previous one (Route 75) operated by Emsworth and

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District Bus and Coach Services. Gary Medlow of Fasset comments: “Fasset is committed to promoting Havant as a real centre of enterprise and innovation and this is one of the investments we have made to help achieve this. This bus is a crucial link in building a sustainable supply chain along with infrastructure, employment and economic opportunities. The Broadmarsh business community is going from strength to strength and opening up this bus gate is further enabling this network to thrive”. Timetables and information are available at www.langtp.com/bus

However, they need you to support them so that they can stay open and continue to support young people.You can support Off The Record by organising an event and raising money for them or by making a donation through their website. Off the Record supports people with:

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Havant Cricket Club Situated in the north-east corner of Havant Park, is the Sports Club Pavilion, the headquarters of both Havant Hockey and Cricket Clubs. At weekends all year round The Pavilion, also known as the Clubhouse, is in regular use by either club, depending upon the season. Rebuilt in the 1960s, the Clubhouse has been the headquarters for the two sports for well over a century. The building itself is administered by the Havant Sports Club, a committee made up of members from the two constituent clubs. The Committee is hoping to rent out the Pavilion on midweek winter evenings for such clubs as Bridge, Chess, Scrabble or indeed any group who might wish to meet on a regular basis. The facilities include a well-stocked bar and a kitchen, from which hot food can be served. Members of the Sports Club would staff these facilities. The clubhouse is very adaptable and there are plenty of tables and ample seating for up to seventy.

It has also been suggested that the Clubhouse could be used as the venue for a quiz league that might meet weekly, fortnightly or monthly depending upon the interest shown. Keen quizzers wanting more information or those seeking to hire the facilities should contact: Chris Vincent on 0232 9245 5638 In the previous edition of PO9 & PO11, an article on Havant Cricket Club which suggested that the Club was formed in 1988. In fact it was originally formed in 1822. The club has records going back well over a century including a game in the late 19th century between ourselves and Portsmouth CC in which Sir Arthur Conan Doyle took part. Since the beginning of competitive cricket in the mid-1970s the club has played a leading part in the prestigious Southern League, winning the Championship 12 times; the last in 2011. As a public park, the ground is highly regarded nationally and the club regularly reach the later stages of the National Cup.

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Women’s Olympic Sailing Hayling Island’s 19-year-old Eilidh McIntyre has joined forces with Sophie Weguelin to campaign to win gold in the Rio Olympics 2016. Eilidh’s father Mike McIntyre won Olympic gold in 1988, in the Star Class. The Girls have formed ‘Team 3,2,1’ (3 Sails, 2 Girls and 1 Dream) as a means of fundraising to help finance their expensive 2-3 year campaign for gold in the Women’s Olympic 470 Class. ‘Team 3,2,1’ has already arranged a fundraiser on Saturday, 12 April at Hayling Island Sailing Club. It will be a Black tie affair, with guest speakers, an auction, a three course meal and a chance to be part of their journey! For details of this and other events contact Eilidh eilidhmcintyre@hotmail.co.uk or Gemma at gemma.griffiths12@hotmail.co.uk . Any business organisation that would be interested in sponsoring Team 3,2,1 should contact Eilidh or Gemma. The pair competed at the first of the ISAF World Cup 2014 series for Olympic Classses held in America in January. The week long regatta in Miami saw tricky

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conditions for most of the week. Counting five firsts and a second in a small but star studded fleet, ‘Team 3,2,1’ won by a healthy margin after a tense medal race on the final day. Eilidh said on the Yachting World Blog “The light wind wasn't usually something we tend to favour, but it's not been a struggle this week. We've done a lot of training before the regatta and we felt pretty confident going in. It's just nice to know that we've got good pace, which is always helpful, and it's nice to know that we're able to handle ourselves in tight situations." The pair are European bronze medallists, have previously won the EUROSAF Champions Cup title in Kiel, but this marks their first World Cup victory since teaming up last January. In the latest ISAF World Rankings released on 3 February, Sophie and Eilidh have moved up two places to be ranked world number 1 in their Class for the first time! The ISAF World Cup 2014 action moves back to Europe now and the next event in the series is in Palma, Majorca at the end of March. Follow the journey on Facebook at ‘Team 3,2,1’ or on Twitter @Team3_2_1

The members of Denmead Bowling Club are opening the door to non members to visit the Club and have a go at playing bowls. The Club is in the King George V Playing Fields, Ashling Park Road, Denmead (the hedged in area behind the large car park) Although many members play at a reasonably high level, it is recognised that not everybody wishes to play at that level. For that reason social bowling and friendship is very much part of Clubs ethos and enjoyed by all members. Accordingly, the Club has an active social calendar with various functions taking place throughout the year, including on Thursday afternoons during the winter, a Craft club. It is a well-established mixed Bowling Club, founded over 20 years ago, where both social and competitive bowling is played. Like many clubs it is always looking to increase its membership so if you have

ever considered bowls as a hobby or a place to go to meet like minded people, you are invited to ‘please come along and give it a go’. For those eager to learn there is a Coach who could give you advice on how to play (all necessary equipment will be loaned to you initially) and you are assured of a very warm and friendly welcome from the members. The club is in use throughout the year with Lawn Bowls from April to September and indoor Short Mat Bowls from September to April. The Club is affiliated to Bowls England, Bowls Hampshire and the Portsmouth & District Bowling Association Contacting the Club and finding it could not be easier: Membership Secretary - 023 9225 4036 Clubhouse: 023 9226 3028 Website: www.denmeadbowlingclub.co.uk

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Havant & Waterlooville Swimming Club at Crystal Palace 2014 Training Camp

The Havant & Waterlooville Swimming Club squad held a training camp at the prestigious Crystal Palace long course training facility over the weekend 24 – 25 January. The youngsters used the opportunity as part of their long term development training and crucial preparation for the county championships in March. The county championships this year will be held over three weekends. The initial weekend, for relay and long distance events, will be on the 1/2 March at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth in the full sized 50 metre long course pool. The following weekend, 8/9 March, the Championships move to the Havant & Waterlooville Leisure Centre Pool in Waterberry Drive, Waterlooville, for the age group events. The third weekend, 15/16 March, back at the Mountbatten Centre, is for the County Youth County Championships, age 14 years and over. The two-day Crystal Palace training camp provided the Havant & Waterlooville squad with14 hours of pool and dry side training sessions, an educational classroom session and on Saturday evening after training a fun but serious team building session . The training camp was a major opportunity for the squad to work intensively with Senior Club Coach Graham Pople on many aspects of their swimming techniques. For many of the younger swimmers it was a first opportunity to train independently away from their parents and

families. The swimmers completed 10k each day in the long course pool and hundreds of exhausting sit ups, squat thrusts and pressups in the gym. Classroom sessions featured revealing footage from the Club’s new underwater camera, of the swimmers pool training sessions. Many key technical issues were highlighted and a DVD of world class swimmers a comparison of techniques! The prime goal for the weekends training was to help fast swimming and for some, hopefully, winning medals at the forthcoming county championships and qualifying for regional and national championships later the year. It gave swimmers the opportunity in different waters, in a long course pool to see where they were on key qualifying and medalling times. Crystal Palace has always provided superb support, balanced meals and almost exclusive use of the quality facilities. After comfort food for the journey home with birthday cake supplied by the Huggins family (happy birthday Rory) the exhausted team boarded the coach supplied so generously by the Emsworth Coach Company - in conjunction with Postcode Publications - sore but better athletes for the experience. Needless to say the journey home was infinitely quieter than the outward journey to the 2014 Crystal Palace training camp.

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Postcode Publications ROYAL LETTER MARKS SUCCESS FOR HAYLING ISLAND TEENAGER OLIVER JERMY IN WORLD SCHOOLS GAMES FINALS As reported in PO9 & PO11 in selected for the next round of the September, talented England team Hampshire Schools Competitions, has the swimmer, sixteen-year-old Oliver Jermy, Regional and National Championships after from Hayling Island, took part in the ISF the British Championships in Glasgow Gymnasiade 2013 World School Games which he is expected to go to in April. Also, held in Brazil from 27 November - 4 as part of his British Swimming December. Development Programme, he has a week The South Downs College student long training camp in Tenerife in the and member of Havant and Waterlooville October half term school holiday. Swimming Club, flew from London to There is news also of Katie Byrne, aged Brazil as part of the 13 years and from England team of 24 Selsey; another of the students aged from talented group of 15-18 years. young swimmers at the The five-day Havant and competition with 42 Waterlooville Club. different countries Like Ollie, Katie gets took place in 35C extra training to help heat in an outdoor her develop her talent. pool, with event heats Katie attends the ASA and finals taking place Region Beacon Katie Byrne on the same day. Programme based at Oliver achieved 4th place in the 200m the Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth every backstroke and 400m individual medley Saturday morning. She starts training at finals and 8th place in the 50m backstroke 7am and completes a supervised 2 hour final. swimming session followed by a 45 minute Oliver told Postcode Publications, dry side session consisting of free weights, “Before leaving for the competition I balance work and 'killer' circuits. This is as received a letter from his Royal Highness well as completing a 2 hour training session the Duke of Cambridge wishing the team with her-own squad at 4pm that evening! good luck, and I was lucky enough to take Katie was selected for the Beacon part in the parade at the opening Programme following her success at the ceremony. British Gas Age Group National “The whole experience was just Championships in July 2013, where she incredible – swimming in finished 9th overall in her an open-air pool in 35group and was the the South degree heat along with East Region’s highest ranking wind and rain was a 13 year old girl in the completely different competition. She also scenario to my training and reached the finals for the it was such a great 200m freestyle where she experience. finished ranking 5th in “I’d like to thank my England. Selection for the family and friends for their England Talent Development support, as well as a special Programme followed and she thanks to my swimming attended a Performance coach Graham Pople at Profiling and Development Havant and Waterlooville day in Guildford in October Oliver Jermy Swimming Club and local 2013. She has since been accountancy firm Wilkins Kennedy for nominated by the England Talent staff to their sponsorship and support.” attend a Regional development camp in Claire Peers, Marketing Director at Reading this month (February). chartered accountancy firm Wilkins In 2013 Katie was also both the South Kennedy, who sponsored Oliver, said, East Region Champion and the Hampshire “Oliver is a star and we are very proud of County Champion for 13 year old girls. In his achievements – we are pleased to August 2014 Katie competes at the support such [emerging] young talent and National Championships in her favourite would like to congratulate him on his event the 400m Freestyle. success [at the Games].” Talent comes with hard work and The pace is relentless for Ollie in commitment. As well as all the specialist 2014. He attended the England Talent training outlined above Katie and Ollie Camp for distance swimmers in Coventry swim 7 times per week with the other before his Club weekend training camp at youngsters at the Havant & Waterlooville Crystal Palace as reported in this column. Club often in the early hours and in In March he has the County combination with their school academic Championships over three weekends, also schedules. reported in this column. He has been

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A Hawkeye Report from Ian Radcliffe and Tim Randall What an exciting time for Hawks fans! After a slow start to the campaign everything is now taking off. After a masterly 4 -1 winning performance on 4 February in the QuarterFinals of the FA Trophy against strong Skrill Premier Opponents Aldershot Town, Hawks eagerly await the two leg semi final showdown with local rivals Gosport Borough for a place in the Cup Final at Wembley. Manager Lee Bradbury said “We [still] have two difficult games with Gosport to negotiate.” He added that he never went to Wembley as a player but going as a Manager would be great. He is aware that for everyone at the Club and the supporters it would be a day out to remember. On a salutary note, the club did reach the Semi-finals of the FAT once before only to be denied a trip to the final. So come on Hawks lets do it this time and with some style! The Semi-Final dates are Saturday 15 February at Westleigh Park with the return a week later on 22 February at Gosport’s Privett Park ground. Both matches kick off at 3.00 pm. There was a large crowd for the match in spite of the downpour and high winds and was reminiscent of the FA Cup game against the now Premiership club Swansea City that coincidently also ended in a 4 – 1 victory for the Hawks. As if all that was not enough, Hawks also face a home Semi-final match in the Hampshire Senior Cup against AFC Portchester of the Wessex Premier League, to be played on a date to be agreed in the

w/c 3 March. The other side of this Semifinal draw is Gosport Borough v Basingstoke Town. The best news of all coming out of the Club is that manager Lee Bradbury has just signed a contract extension, keeping him at the Club until May 2016. It is important, with so much going on, to keep in mind the effect that the inclement weather is having on the Hawks in the League. Due to the incessant rain they have played only two league matches in 2014. The log jam has inevitably dropped them down the Conference South table but Hawks are still well placed to contend for a play-off place with six - eight games in hand on most opponents. It will however be a testing time. The team faces playing three times a week for most of the remainder of the season and the resilience of the squad and the management skills of Lee Bradbury and his staff will be tested to the full. On this front, with the club earning a sizable addition in revenue from their FAT cup exploits, Scott Donnelly, has been added to the squad from Farnborough. Donnelly is currently amongst the top scorers in the Conference South charts and will be a useful addition to bolster the Clubs goal scoring options. For all the latest news and action online go to the club’s record breaking official Website at: www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk

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The race is on for Sport Relief 2014

The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile is back – and it’s coming to Havant! Havant Borough Council is urging residents to sign up and show their support for Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 23rd March, 2pm. Setting off from Staunton Country Park there are three distances to choose from one, three and six Miles (different start times depending on distance). You can register on-line www.sportrelief.com or by telephone on 0300 123 5070. Imogen Dawson, Havant Borough Councils Sports Assistant said: “This is the forth time the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile has come to Havant. Entrants don’t have to be sporty to take part. There will be fun for everyone, from teeny-tots with their mums and dads to super sprinters up

against the clock. Working in Partnership with Victory Athletics Running Club, the Havant Borough Mile is set to be a fun packed day full of entertainment. There will be a bouncy castle, face-painting and a penalty shoot out with Havant and Waterlooville Football Club. A fancy dress competition for both adults and children with prizes provided from Horizon Leisure Centre and Innovations Fitness. With Big Noise Samba Band will be playing throughout the day, keeping the spirits up of all the runners.

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A BANK HOLIDAY CHALLENGE TO REMEMBER Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are calling upon supporters to sign up for an epic endurance challenge around the coastal path of the Isle of Wight on August Bank Holiday (23rd – 24th August) this year. New for 2014, and set to become a classic in the UK’s endurance calendar, the Isle of Wight Challenge is for those who want a tough but rewarding challenge and who appreciate spectacular scenery and a great sense of camaraderie. Participants can choose between the full island loop of 100km, or the 56km ‘half’ Island challenge, taking in areas of outstanding natural beauty with spectacular coastlines, dramatic white cliffs and sandy beaches. Most will walk it at their own pace, some will jog bits of it, and a few will even run the full distance ultramarathon style. Ellie Staley and her cousin Bethany Rimington Staley have a very personal reason for deciding to take on the Isle of Wight Challenge. Ellie’s sister Evey was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital by HIOWAA the night that she died on 24th August 2012. Evey was ten years old when the car she was travelling in with her parents was hit by a driver who was two and a half times over the drink drive limit. Thanks to HIOWAA, Evey’s family had the opportunity to say good bye to her, something that they are eternally grateful for. John Perry, Chief Executive of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance commented ‘With our close connections with The Isle of Wight, we are hoping that this challenge will appeal to our supporters both from the

Island and further afield. As we enhance our life saving service, extending our current flying hours towards the goal of up to 24 hours a day throughout the year, delivering a more comprehensive nightflying service and meeting our target of having a doctor on board for every mission in 2014, our costs are set to escalate. Today it is more important than ever that we raise the vital funds that we need to keep serving the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight’. A true test of stamina and determination, the Isle of Wight Challenge will require some resolute training, but those who sign up can be sure of a great adventure, a truly unique challenge and the satisfaction that they have helped to raise money for a lifesaving service. For further information, and to sign up

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Forest Forge Theatre Company is searching for the hidden histories of foreign troops who volunteered to fight alongside us in WWI. Did a brave member of your family come to Hampshire to fight for King and Country during the First World War? Did they return to their homeland after the war or did they stay to forge a new life in a new country? Did your village or town see an stayed behind and those who came here influx of foreign fighters? from abroad, which will then be used in the Although it is not widely known, the creation of a trio of short plays that will First World War saw a wave of foreign tour the county in March and April. subjects from around the British Empire A central aspect of the Battle Lines including Nepalese, Indians and Canadians project is uncovering stories that have not arrive in Hampshire, volunteering to fight been told before. Through one-to-one for the British Army alongside local recruits interviews, workshops and events in and Forest Forge wants to hear their hidden schools, museums and its partner venues stories. and work with archive specialists and As part of its Battle Lines project, Forest historians, the company hopes to shed new Forge wants to discover the untold histories light on the real impact of war on of these foreign soldiers, about their individuals and communities. experiences settling in a new culture and Kirstie Davis, Forest Forge’s Director fighting on foreign soil, as well as the impact says of the project: “We are very excited of their arrival on local communities. about the possibility of uncovering untold Forest Forge’s Battle Lines project is an stories and bringing them to life through in-depth look into Hampshire’s experience the medium of theatre. It is an important of war, through World Wars I and II through aspect of our history that has been largely to modern day warfare. The company is ignored and we want to redress that.” working with local venues - The Spring in To share your story, please contact Havant, Forest Arts in New Milton, The Jemma Corbin at Forest Forge Theatre Lights in Andover and students from Company, on 01425 470 188 or email Winchester University - to gather the real jemma@forestforge.co.uk stories of life in the county during wartime, ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| from those who went off to fight, those who |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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Have you ever thought what it would be like to climb to the roof of Africa? Would you like to take on a once in a life time challenge and help raise vital funds to keep Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance flying and saving lives? Then our Kilimanjaro Trek 2015 could be for you. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are looking for champions in search of a challenge to join a trek to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania in February 2015. At nearly 6,000m, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain and the six day trek is not for the faint hearted. However, anyone who is reasonably fit should be able to make the ascent, and what better way to start the New Year than with a resolution to achieve a personal goal and help save lives at the same time? For Matthew Davis from Upton, Near Andover, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is an opportunity to celebrate the life of his daughter Lily, who was conveyed to Southampton General Hospital by HIOWAA in 2102. ‘We are eternally grateful to the Air Ambulance for everything that they did for Lily. She would have been three years old on 1st January 2015, and we see the Kilimanjaro trek as a great way to

celebrate her life and raise funds and awareness for HIOWAA’, commented her mother, Felicity Davis. Mr Davis will be joined by Lily’s uncle, Doug Evans. The trek will be led by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Community Fundraiser, James King, who will be there to spur participants on when the going gets tough, and to offer training and fundraising tips throughout 2014. James commented ‘We have had an amazing response to our Kilimanjaro call to action and this will be an important fundraising opportunity for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance in 2015. We need more people to take up the challenge, and to make it their New Year’s resolution to ‘Reach New Heights and Help Save Lives’. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance receives no government, statutory or national lottery funding for operational purposes, relying entirely on the generosity of the people and businesses of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives. Anyone ready to set themselves an unforgettable challenge and to help us save lives at the same time should contact James King on 023 8033 3377 or james@hiowairambulance.org.uk

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Games Night Pulls in the Punters By: Chris Lapthorn

Hayling Island Bowls Club put on an evening of fun and excitement for members, their families and friends. Shouts of "Line", "House", "Higher", "Lower", "Take the money", Open the box" (amongst others) rang out as Bingo, Play Your Cards Right and Take Your Pick were played, all organised by Ken West and the social team. The raffle was organised by Maureen Parmiter and Maggie Blampied. The outdoor bowling season starts on 1st April. Open Days will be held at the end of April and early May where you can come along, have a chat, drink some tea or coffee and even try your hand at some bowling. Just bring flat soled shoes and we will provide everything else. Contact Chris Lapthorn on 02392 468237, email info@haylingislandbowls.org or see the web site www.haylingislandbowls.org

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Postcode Publications Victoria Edwards – Cornwall Badge The 16th January 2014 saw Scouts, leaders, friends and family gathered at the Spinnaker Tower to see Victoria Edwards receive the Cornwall Scout Badge, the highest honour which can be bestowed upon a Scout. But then again Victoria is no ordinary 14 year old girl! 3½ years ago Victoria suffered a stroke, an affliction associated with older folk and not a then 11 year old girl! Left partially paralysed (she is unable to use her left arm) and partially sighted in both eyes Victoria spent the following 5½ months in hospital and a further period of time in rehabilitation. Victoria has also been diagnosed as suffering from a brain tumour. But despite all this Victoria has faced these challenges with immense courage, and with great support from her parents, overcame the barriers which her disabilities presented to lead a full and active life. The evening was planned with Victoria knowing that she would be receiving an award but with no idea of which award. She was interviewed by Adam Jolley, County Scout Commissioner for Hampshire, who asked Victoria what she liked about Scouting, her reply … “I enjoy camping, being outdoors and being with friends” and on the current thorny camping issue of “Muddy or Sunny” Victoria felt that “camping is nice in the sun but it wouldn’t be fun without it being muddy!” Adam outlined how Victoria had achieved her Gold Chief Scouts award

Matt explained which included helping others, learning new how special the skills and undertaking an expedition award is and gave including hiking and camping. These are an insight into its activities which are challenging for fully able history. In addition to the Cornwell Scout young people but Victoria has achieved this Badge, Victoria received a framed citation all despite the problems she has faced! personally signed by Chief Victoria has also almost Scout Bear Grylls; which finished her platinum received its own very award and is already special hug. working on her diamond Victoria is an inspiring award. These are tied in example of how young with the Duke of people, with the Edinburgh Bronze and encouragement and Silver awards. support, can face the Victoria is such an challenge of adversity and active girl she also sings overcome it. with the Urban Vocal Victoria can now look Group (based in Havant), forward to meeting Bear she goes horse riding, and Grylls in person at the sailing with Langstone annual St Georges’ Day Sailability in Langstone Victoria receiving her award parade in Windsor Castle in April, let’s hope Harbour. All of this in her spare time – it’s sunny not muddy! outside of all her scouting activities. In Scouting is open to girls and boys from addition to all this activity Victoria received acclaim for her awarding winning design of a 6 years to 18 years old, new members both young and old are always welcome. There one handed draughtsman’s table, in the are great volunteering opportunities for National Science and Engineering “Big Bang” adults who are interested in becoming Competition in 2012. involved in working with young people. The Adam then introduced Matt Hyde, the work is rewarding and at times demanding, Chief Executive of Scouting, who surprised however there are moments of pure Victoria with the presentation of the inspiration and a lot of fun! Cornwall Badge, an extremely rare award Contact Tim Pike, Havant District Commissioner via (in 2013 then were 4 badges presented our website at http://www.havantscouts.org.uk across a youth membership of 480,000!

The Cornwell Scout Badge The Cornwell Scout Badge is awarded in respect of pre-eminently high character and devotion to duty, together with great courage and endurance. It is restricted to Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Network Members. Both the bronze badge and the cloth emblem of the same design may be worn. John 'Jack' Travers Cornwell, a Scout in the St. Mary’s Mission Group, Manor Park, London, entered the Royal Navy in 1915. It was wartime and training was brief, but Jack, helped by his days in Scouting, was able to adapt quickly. On 31 May 1916 while serving in HMS Chester, Jack was struck by a shell splinter. Grievously wounded, he stayed at his post awaiting orders until he was relieved at the end of the battle. On reaching port, Jack was transferred to a hospital in Grimsby and three days later he died a national hero. For gallantry he was given both the Victoria Cross and the highest Scouting award, the Bronze Cross. To commemorate the courage shown by Jack, The Scout Association created ‘The Cornwell Scout Badge’ in his memory. In 2013 there were 4 awards of the Cornwall Badge. Scouting UK has a current membership of over 500,000 young people and adults. Scouting is the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6- to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.

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TWENTIETH SHOP OPENS IN TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY YEAR The Rowans Hospice is opening its twentieth charity shop at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth on Wednesday 22nd January, in the Hospice’s 20th Anniversary year. The Rowans Hospice Trading Company was formed prior to the opening of The Rowans Hospice to support fund-raising for a local hospice. It has grown from just one shop in Fratton Road to 20 shops located throughout the Hospice’s area of care, with a further two more planned to open in 2014. The shop in Gunwharf Quays will be a unique boutique, specialising in vintage and upcycled clothing and goods and it is the only charity shop located at the shopping centre. This has been made possible through a ‘Charity of the Year’ partnership with Land Securities who manage the site. Sean Sweeney MBE, Centre Manager at Gunwharf Quays, comments: “We’re delighted to welcome The Rowans Hospice store to Gunwharf Quays. As our charity partner we want to support the vital work of the hospice in any way we can. This is an exciting new concept charity shop that will give people the chance to pick up unique vintage and upcycled items while raising

funds for the local service provided by The Rowans Hospice.” Anne Yendell, Director of Finance & Operations at The Rowans Hospice, said: “We are very excited to be opening our twentieth shop at Gunwharf Quays; this is an excellent location for us and will give The Rowans Hospice exposure to a wider audience. This shop will be a bit different from the usual charity shop found on the high street and I hope that people will enjoy shopping with us.” The charity receives approximately 17% of its funding from the Government; the remaining income has to be raised from people in the community, individuals, businesses and other organisations. All profits from The Rowans Hospice Trading Company are donated to the Hospice and go directly to funding services for people affected by life-shortening illnesses in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. More information about The Rowans Hospice Trading Company, the locations of the shops, how to make donations and volunteering is available on The Rowans Hospice website: www.rowanshospice.co.uk.

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An Indonesian Adventure In our last issue edition we reported on the great work that Southbourne-based church charity BEATS were doing in the run-up to Christmas. The British Earthquake And Tsunami Support foundation, which was set up after the devastating tsunami hit South East Asia on Boxing Day 2004 by members of the congregation at St John’s Church in Southbourne, has been working hard to help an orphanage in Aceh as well as two others in Medan, Indonesia. In this edition, we speak to some of the local sponsors living in the PO9&PO11 area, who tell us their story of their visit to Indonesia. These are sponsors who are currently supporting some of the children living at the orphanage in Medan and Aceh: Elaine Hooper, from Southbourne (left) said "I went to visit the orphans and children in Indonesia in 2011. I was so struck by their thankfulness for BEATS and the genuine appreciation for the support the children and young people receive. I was overwhelmed with how little they have and their willingness to give to us. Most of the orphans live in poverty but are far happier than most families here in the UK. Their attitude to education and respect for their school uniform is quite humbling. I would encourage anyone to think about sponsoring a young person or teacher as it has changed my outlook on how much we have and how little they have. Listening to their stories of survival from the disaster they faced is quite incredible; clinging to life

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and losing so much, yet still full of hope and willingness to give to others. Going out to Indonesia has made me much more aware of the wonderful work that BEATS are doing. It is not just about our giving to the children but it is also about building relationships, showing our love to them by spending time with them and taking personal messages to them from their sponsors. The children and families welcomed us warmly with thanks and gratitude for the support we give. Meeting my sponsored child was a wonderful experience. I felt welcomed and embraced immediately by his whole family. I feel privileged to have been able to meet him and be welcomed into his home." Geoff and Janice Collett (right), who live in PO10, sponsor Hema, a young lad who is living at YACAN Children's Home, Medan, Indonesia and who is a victim of the 2005 Nias Island earthquake. Geoff visited Indonesia in 2008 with Sarah Page, the charity's Chairperson. In his usual dry sense of humour, Geoff says, "A trip to Indonesia leaves a lasting impression, if nothing else of the climate. The constant high temperatures day and night, together with the high humidity, make it a challenge to Westerners. A thunderstorm with torrential downpour is something to be welcomed; it is an excuse to run into the street with very little on, enjoy the drop in temperature and luxuriate in the rain. The

downpour does have a negative side, in that it makes the frogs croak even louder! At night, when the noise of the traffic has dropped a few decibels, the frogs are a constant background noise; but, if you go with the flow, it could lull you off to sleep, as long as the necessary air conditioning is not too noisy!" 27 year old Chris Johnson from Southbourne (pictured above) went out to Indonesia in 2012 to provide educational support to the YASAH orphanage, which looks after more than 100 children. He stayed out there for three months where he taught English and kept a diary of his time out there. An extract of which is as follows: “I arrived at the YASAH orphanage, which translates as "Streams of living water and grace foundation”, after a very long flight. The orphanage was home to over 100 children who were sleeping in girls’ and boys’ dorm rooms on bunk beds. I was given a room to myself, which I felt extremely grateful for. Something which struck me about this place, was that despite there being more than 100 children, there are no toys whatsoever here. They have a few footballs but the children make do with what they can find – I have even seen them playing with rocks and sticks. In spite of this, you

rarely see a sad, upset or bored child and it caused me to make a stark comparison to the privileges I had in my own country. When I was brought into the school, I was introduced to several classes of children and I would be teaching a range of ages, from 9-16. As with every class there are a range of abilities in them, but sometimes the ability gap seems huge. In one of the classes it was particularly noticeable. There was one child who managed to learn the numbers 1-999 in a single lesson. On the next desk however there was another child, who, after 3 lessons can barely say 1-10. It just goes to show that it really is possible to make a difference, no matter how big or small, and those children really appreciated being taught first hand and enjoyed the learning processes. Despite the trial and tribulations, I really enjoyed the teaching. It does make me smile when I teach them one thing and they next day they are using it in conversation with me. There is one girl, Bella, who I am determined to get up to a near perfect level of English before I go. Her English is already pretty good so it won't be that hard!”

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On the 22nd January “Off the Level” Theatre Company came to Warblington School to perform to our Year 7 and 8 students. The aim of the production was to highlight that we use our rail crossings many times a day and rarely think of the dangers. The play highlighted the repercussions of making split-second decisions to take a risk and focused on the fatalities of two young people in the Hampshire area. From their

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A group of our students were asked to help film a documentary for TV, shown on Meridian Television on 5th February. “Recently we met with Ian Carter to talk about safety at railway crossings. Ian decided to race under the gates at a crossing near his home and this action caused him to injure himself as he collided with the crossing gates.

He realised that his actions were dangerous and he applied to Fixers (a charity which gives young people the chance to share a safety message) to campaign for funding to make a video to raise awareness around railway safety. I really enjoyed listening to Ian because it made me think about the dangers of jumping the gates at the crossing.”

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HAVANT’S OWN CREMATORIUM ‘THE OAKS’ OPENS Providing a state of the art facility, minimising environmental impact and providing a high standard of service were the key drivers for the Southern Co-operative’s new Crematorium which is now open situated off Bartons Road in Havant. Designed by Stuart Bone of PWP Architects Ltd, the building appears to rise out of the 8.5 acre landscape, with oak cladding and flint work to the walls and is topped with a green Sedum roof which also gives precious ‘green’ habitat for local flora and fauna. Bereaved families can choose music from an almost infinite library via the Wesley media service or a digital organ or piano for more traditional services.Visual life tributes of video, photos and music can also be played on large multimedia screens. Family and friends in the UK or anywhere abroad who can’t make the funeral can still view the service via a securely transmitted web cast. All of these audio visual services can also be recorded. The Oaks can accommodate up to 200 people for a funeral, with seating for 86 in the service hall, which has views through 6 metre high windows, from floor to ceiling, over a private planted courtyard and onto the ancient woodland beyond. With two cremators capable of accommodating 1.1metre wide coffins and up to 286kg in weight, funerals of larger people now no longer have to travel outside of the local area to complete their funeral which up until now has been the case. Funeral services last up to 45 minutes 15 minutes longer than the local area has also been used to. Roddy added: “We accommodate traditional religious or secular funeral services here for any culture and ethnicity as well as any other alternative forms of farewell, making it a celebration of a life well lived, rather than the death that has just occurred”

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LIGHTING UP THE BRIDGE CENTRE

Nine years ago, my Mum was reading year: A moment that hit home that very the local paper when she saw an appeal for first year was when I had to show an 11 a family to host two young girls from the year old how to eat an ice cream cornet. Chernobyl disaster area for four weeks. I This year I was moved by the sight of a was thirteen at the time and my sister eight. small girl hugging a chest of drawers - we Little did we know that from the moment had just told her its contents were for her we met our first two girls, our lives would to keep. never be the same. This year we are due to The children arrive with nothing – so all host our 20th and 21st child; however, it will year we collect second hand clothes for be no less rewarding than the first year. Each them. child is different and all bring a special We are always grateful for all donations something to our family. of children’s clothing for them. On 26th April, 1986 the fourth reactor Last year one of the boys was so at the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant exploded, overwhelmed by his clothes, that he asked if and the subsequent radioactive cloud he could swap some for a coat that his two reached as far afield as Canada and China. younger sisters could share as they had no That first time we winter coat (it is knew very little about the regularly -20c). Needless disaster, or about the to say when he went children’s plight. Like home, he found he had many others, we assumed two warm winter coats that after all this time for his 6 and 8 year old there were no longer any sisters. issues. We could not have This summer we The children arriving at Gatwick last July been more wrong! have another 12 children Belarus was the region worst hit by the already booked for their much needed Chernobyl disaster. 75% of the fallout respite trip; they arrive for four weeks on landed on its territory, and its effects will 18 July. last for thousands of years to come. Medical We also need to borrow (or hire at experts tell us that this month of unpolluted minimal cost) a 15 seat minibus to food will improve the children’s immune transport the children on their daily trips. system and, on average, add 2 years to the We welcome all help and ideas. life of every child we can bring. I have I will be the first to admit it is not personally visited Belarus and know how always easy being involved, but the fun and much the 800,000 children need our laughter outweigh the challenges. support. If you would like any more information Since that first year we have came a long on the Charity and the work we do visit way as a family. I am now the chairperson of our website www.ccll.org.uk or find out the Havant and Waterlooville Link. In 2013 about our upcoming events on facebook we brought 12 children. Chernobyl Children's Life Line- Havant and In order to bring just 12 children, we Waterlooville Link. You can also contact me have to raise a minimum of £7,500 every on 07598 792021 Natalie

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Full Steam Ahead @ The Havant Brewery!

It's astonishing but true, in April of this year The Havant Brewery has been going for 5 years! 4 in our garage and our first year in the Tanneries. To celebrate this land mark we have brewed a new beer (of course) called 'Full Steam Ahead'. No Havant tag this time as it's the start of a new range. 'Full Steam Ahead' is a beer of the new world, of the gold rush in California. A fusion of lager yeast combined with ale brewing techniques to give a clean, fresh beer just right for slaking your thirst after a hard days panning for gold. We all know that feeling! On April the 5th we will be holding an OPEN DAY at the Brewery to celebrate our 5th birthday with free Brewery tours and beer tastings. Check our website www.thehavantbrewery.co.uk for details.

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Funding is always welcome, and will be used to sustain and improve the FREE services we offer. The Bridge Advice Centre as a non-profit charity organisation. A number of initiatives and projects are held at The Bridge Centre such as an Advice Centre. Some people are struggling with difficulties financially, and supporting them is crucial, and we offer free confidential help. through personal, friendly one-to-one contact to reinforce self esteem and self

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New Mumpreneur’s Networking Club Group friendly, inspiring, camaraderie empowers The Mumpreneur’s Networking Club is them to go forward with their businesses.” proud to announce Emma Weatherstone as “We are thrilled to have Emma as our its new Emsworth & Havant Manager. Emsworth & Havant Manager and know she Emma, who is a successful, local business shares our passion for helping woman was initially involved with business mums. Her energy and The Club by being a member commitment will really help build and attending their events. The a supportive, inspiring network group was established initially for all those business mums in in September 2012 and Emma the Emsworth and Havant area”. says “as a member I felt really ‘I’m really looking forward to inspired by the ethos of the starting this new and exciting Club and realised that I could role. I have always been a keen use my experience to help advocate of networking and my other business mums move own businesses have personally their businesses forward when benefited in many ways from it the opportunity arose”. This Emma Weatherstone over the last few years. As a life informal, friendly networking coach I am passionate about helping group that started in East Sussex, women achieve their goals and make now has 17 venues and Emsworth & positive changes to their life & business. Havant. They give you a chance to find make new The Club founded by Nicky Chisholm contacts, build business relationships and and Sara Guiel in Sussex in 2009 has helped find new clients. and inspired almost a thousand business To book your place or for more mums in it’s first year! “As working mums information www.agoodgossip.co.uk or call we found it impossible to network at Emma on 01243 378797 and remember, traditional meetings as these are at the never under estimate the power of a good most busy times in any family house so we gossip! decided to start our own at a time that Emma Weatherstone is Life & Business suits busy Mumpreneurs” says Nicky. We Coach at Live Well Coaching based in also welcome those who would like to Westbourne near Emsworth. reach business mums, we have had a few www.livewellcoaching.co.uk brave men through our doors and some of our members are not Mums but find the

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New exciting venture in Waterlooville Radar Testing Site Fears Unfounded By: Chris Davage

Have you heard of a great new idea call Men’s Shed? It’s a project aimed at retired men aged 55yrs and over who find themselves at a loose end, time on their hands and maybe missing their friends and colleagues from work - members are the most important thing to the success of this group working. The aim is to be able to open 5 days a week from 9am to 4pm . you can come as little or as much as you want,for as long as you want, the point being it’s your choice, your group run by us for us. Well I am starting our own local mens shed in the Waterlooville area to give us a chance to have a social get together, but also to be able to do our own projects to make things so we become self sufficient, any type of project would be ideal and would be welcome such as wood-turning, basketwork, bike repairs, making bird boxes and tables, wooden planters or anything you as members can come up with. Hopefully we will be able to get some funding or grants; also, donations of

materials from local firms, all of which I am working on. The next important thing is to find a place we can call our own so that we don’t have to fetch and carry tools and the like at the end of each session. It has to be a very cheap rented place or we can trade time for a space or repairs for the use of space. If anyone has any such property in or near Waterlooville please consider us, or if you know of such a property kindly let us know. The concept of a Men’s Shed does come under the health and well-being agenda. If you want to look up about Men’s Sheds may I suggest you look up Camden Men’s Shed. They are very successful in a London community centre they have got it right as I am sure we can as well. I would like to hear from you to answer any questions; or better still, to take names to join up. Please contact Chris Davage on 023 9242 3883

Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery visited a military radar installation on Portsdown Hill following concerns about radiation from the site. George met with representatives of QinetiQ, who run the unit, to find out more about the work there and if there was any risk to people living nearby. The site is presently conducting trials on the Royal Navy’s new medium range surveillance radar called Artisan 3D, among others systems. "I had extensive discussions with staff and I was left in no doubt that the company takes its health and safety responsibilities very seriously indeed," explained George. "It operates a health and safety management system that is regularly reviewed and kept up to date and so I was reassured there is absolutely no risk to those living nearby." George was told a great deal of work had gone into ensuring that the radars were safe, including making an adjustment in the equipment to lift the radar signals over the

George meets the QinetiQ Sharpeye team

helipad at the nearby Queen Alexandra Hospital. "Stuart Hider from QinetiQ has invited some members of the parish council to visit so the company can better explain its work with the Royal Navy. "I hope this will address any understandable but unfounded fears," George added.

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you heart, lightens your mood and creates a beautiful atmosphere. If you want to book us for an event or want to enquire to join us please contact: Joy, our Events co-ordinator, on 023 9264 1997 Sandra, our Public Relation coordinator, on 023 9245 1220 We meet on a Tuesday evening at Park Community School, Middle Park Way, Havant, PO9 4BU From 07.30 to 10.00pm

demonstrating their culinary skills and talking about their favourite recipes. We will get to learn how to make a typical Paella, Ensaladilla (Russian Salad), Tortilla (Spanish potato omelette), Michirones (a bean dish from Murcia) and in addition, a Gibraltarian Austerity Paella. Non-members welcome - £2 on the door and to taste the food an additional £1.

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PET INSURANCE Owning a pet is a wonderful and rewarding experience but unfortunately it can be expensive if your pet becomes ill or suffers an injury. This is why most vets recommend having insurance for your pet. Most domestic animals can be insured, there are even companies specialising in horse and exotic pets ie snakes,lizards etc. The key is finding the best insurance policy for you and your pet, there are so many different companies out there all offering different options, the main advise we give to clients is read the small print! You may think you are getting a good deal from a cheaper policy but you may not be covered for the really vital areas you would need to claim on. It is amazing how even the most likely 'common' problems ie vomiting and diarrhoea can quickly become expensive and ongoing if it is not able to be treated easily. This is why we always recommend getting a 'For Life' policy for your pet, that means if for example your pet becomes diabetic you can carry on claiming in the future rather than in just one policy year if you have a 'Yearly' policy, but again always

read the small print before you decide on a policy! With many insurance policies now you can also get help with advertising if your pet should become lost or stolen, help with boarding fees and most give access to legal helplines. If you have any questions or need any advise regarding pet insurance please call or pop into the practice 023 9237 1755

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Postcode Publications

SPECSAVERS IN WATERLOOVILLE EXPERTS IN EYES AND EARS Waterlooville

310 London Rd Tel: 023 9225 9073 www.specsavers.co.uk

Squirrels Daycare & Pre School The Acorn Centre, Eagle Avenue, Hants PO8 9UU

Open throughout the year

Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday - 08:00 - 16:00 www.squirrelsdaycare.co.uk Email: squirrelsdaycare@yahoo.co.uk

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