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Welcome to the November issue of the Alresford Forum. We hope

you like this month's issue which is packed with interesting articles from our writers.

As per usual you will find a monthly recipe, a children’s activity corner and many other interesting articles.

We thank all of the people who responded to our request for writers. The Forum has now built up a portfolio of wonderful local writers that will bring even more interest and topical issues to light around our area.

As you can see we have now started our letters and comments page in the magazine. So speak to us and let us have your thoughts, be it on the magazine itself or the content of an article. The Forum is for the community and the community needs a voice, so our letters page will give you the freedom to speak.

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

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welcometo the Alresford Forum

Doesn't time fly by the magazine is now four years old! It seems such a short time since we put together the first magazine. We would like to thank all of our advertisers, contributors and readers for making the magazine what it is today. We have so many plans for the forthcoming years, rest assured your local community magazine will become bigger and more interesting.

If you feel that we have missed something from our pages or you have an idea for the magazine you would like to discuss then please contact the editor on: 01962 735137 or alternativelyemail: [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Mark TubbEditor

December Copy DeadlineThe copy deadline for all news, events, editorial and advertising is the 13th of November. Any items received after this date are not guaranteed publication in our December issue of the magazine.

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Food & Drink 35, 36

Health & Beauty9, 11, 13

Professional 29, 31, 33

Home Services15, 17, 19, 44

The Home22, 23, 25, 27

Information Technology32

Building Services43

Property Management41

The Garden41

BuSINESS5 Your letters and emails

6 Retro Housewife Competition Page

7 Dates for your Diary

9 Madame Galine is Back!

8 Theatre Royal Competition

10, 28 useful Information

12 Christmas Forthcoming Events

13 Alresford Surgery News

16 Town Council News

18 Clubs and Societies

20 Church Services and News

24 Youth it is said, is wasted on the young

28 A Day Out From Alresford?... Try Leckford

34 Recipe of the Month - Partridge or Pheasant with red cabbage

38 Sunbeams - A Surestart Childrens Centre

39 Alresford Chamber of Commerce

40 The Plot Thickens - The Tidy Garden

42 Childrens' Activity Corner

30 Hampshire Mum's Diary - Surfing at Sennen Cove

26 Can You Help? Sun Hill Infant and Junior School Open Morning. Jackie's County Corner.

21 How to Turn £1 into £10. A New and unique Childrens Book. TOADS present Beauty and the Beast.

14 Back to School Again for Art Society. Community Celebrates on Saturday 13th November. Alresford Recreation Centre.

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Letters Page

Editors Note:Written in response to our article on Change in edition 47 of the Alresford Forum.

Change is being thrust upon us. From mobile phones to digital cameras, instant news, solar power, wind farms. I wonder how many of the new every day objects and services we use we now take for granted. I remember when most cars were noisy and smelly and unreliable. If you were on the road and needed to call home, you looked for a red phone box. I wonder how many of us would give up all the conveniences of modern life. We are evolving, multiplying and change happens. None of us can stop the clock nor progress.What we do need to do is get involved in that process and try to understand what is happening in the area we choose to live. No good complaining if you do not choose to get involved and have a say.

In Alresford we have a local council who meet at regular intervals at Arlebury Park to make decisions that will affect us all now and in the future. These are residents like all of us but what they decide on our behalf in our absence affects us all for the future. Go along to meetings and get involved because without your input they cannot form a view of public opinion and their rubber stamping of issues may not actually be what is desired by the town at all!

At present there is a great deal of discussion with regard to the proposed rugby pitch and housing development at Arlebury Park. If you are in favour then let those views be known. If you are against do the same. Or perhaps you feel, like myself, that there should be a local referendum. Whatever you feel about change it is something that we can help guide towards what we would like to happen and not have it just thrust upon us. So come on Alresfordget involved.

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YOuR LETTERS AND EMAILSDear Editor,I really enjoy the Forum, which has, in my opinion, only changed for the better!

Now I always look for the Hampshire Mum page first, because I know I will be entertained by the dippy witty Sandra Pagan. But this month I found myself reading an article called Change on my way to HM which has stimulated the following response. As someone who does not read local newspapers, I also appreciate the reviews of local art work. So, please, keep up the good work,

ChangeLife is change, so resisting the basic concept of change, because what we have is familiar and comfortable, will inevitably

To the Editor:I'm a an admirer of your publication and very much like the content and focus on community activities and I see that these events are listed throughout the magazine.

Just an idea, but wouldn't it be better to have them all in one place, on one page, in date order? I imagine your readers may find this more beneficial.

To the Editor:I recently picked up an edition of the Alresford Forum in the newsagents in Alresford. The magazine is a pleasing read and is beautifully presented. I am presently a resident of Nortington, nr Alresford. Would it be possible for the Forum to delivered to us in Northington?

A Resident - Northington

Editors comment:We have recently expanded our delivery area to encompass Ropley and Ropley Dean. We hope to have the Forum delivered into the Candover Valley as far as Preston Candover by the end of 2011 so bear with us and you could be receiving the magazine soon.

cause suffering. We need to accept and adapt. However, as agents of change - especially change which will affect others and the environment on a minor or major scale - we need to exercise the utmost integrity.

We can all think of endless examples ranging from planting a tree in the garden or developing our local towns and cities to the huge impact of building dams which will change whole landscapes and eco-systems or producing massive fishing trawlers which are capable of clearing entire shoals in seconds. As fallible human beings, we have to learn to accept change, let go gracefully, go with the flow, to avoid

In the meantime, keep up the good work!

Annonymous

Editors comment:As you will see by this issue we have taken your comment on board and have reverted to listing all the events on page 7. I hope that this makes keeping up with whats going on a little bit easier.

unnecessary suffering. As agents of change, don't we need to be open and considerate, with a researched awareness of the impact any change we contemplate would have on our garden, our neighbours, our town, country, planet?Perhaps managing change successfully is the biggest challenge to the human race.

Sincerely SM

Editors comment: Many thanks for your letter SM I am delighted that the Alresford Forum's changes have been noticed by our readers. I would like to think that we will continue to improve the Forum over the coming years so please keep on reading!

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November Diary

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

Every ThursdayTown Trust MarketBroad Street, 9am - 1pm

Friday 5th NovemberAlresford Torch light parade & FireworksTorchlight Procession from Broad Street at 7p.m. to Arlebury Park.Guys made by Alresford children. Bonfire & Fireworks at 7.45p.m.Refreshments. Supporting Local & Rotary charities 2Oth Year.Prices: Adult: £5 before the 4th; £7 on the day. Children: £2 before the 4th; £4 on the day. Advance tickets from Keats or County News, both in Alresford.Any queries: ring Peter Tudor:01962/733666.

Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th NovemberAlresford Arts and Craft FairCrafts will include handmade memory books, photography, jewellery and original watercolours, silk flowers, stained glass, woodcraft and more. Open 10.00 - 4.30pm on Saturday and 4.00pm on Sunday. entrance is FRee and wheelchair friendly. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. exhibitors will vary on each day. Alresford Community Centre, West Street, Alresford, Hants SO24 9AG

Sunday 7th NovemberSalsa Dinner & Dance Night at the Bishop on the Bridge Winchester SO23 9JX 7 - 10.30pm. enjoy a night of true Cuban ambience with Salsa style buffet, salsa class and party afterwards, all for only £15! Contact Silvia & Max at Salsa y Sol. Tel: 01256 389 [email protected]

Friday 12th NovemberAlresford Art SocietyAlresford Recreation Centre at 7.30pm. Get your skates on – lively acrylics at the ice rink with Jane Puckering. Members free, visitors £2. More information 01962 736751 or email [email protected]

Monday 15th November Monday PaintersCoffee Morning and Sale of WorkThe Monday Painters invite you to a coffee morning and sale of their work at the Christy Hall, Old Alresford. From 10.30 till 12noon.

Wednesday 17th NovemberA Moviola Production ‘Letters to Juliet’ (15)Alresford & District Community Association Fundraising. 7pm for 7.30pm. Doors open 30 mins before performance begins Starring, Vanessa Redgrave & Christopher egan. Tickets available £5.00 in advance from County News or £5.00 at the door. Refreshments available All proceeds go toward the refurbishment of The Alresford Community Centre.

Friday 19th NovemberVariety NightFun, Food & Frolics 7.30pm-12 midnight at Alresford Recreation Centre, Arlebury Park. Supper, entertainment, disco and licensed bar. Tickets £10For tickets please contact Miranda Roadnight on 01962 735556. email:[email protected]

Saturday 20th NovemberPreston Candover Primary School Winter FairDoors open 11am to 4pm. Main Attraction : The ultimate Laser Maze Game and Bouncy Castle! We will have a variety of stalls including handmade cards, cake stalls, Cheeky Chutneys, Mr and Mrs Santa Clause, Bradley Orchards, Hair Majesty, handmade clothes and many more. There will be a hamper raffle, fairground games, Wii competitions, face painting, childrens craft activities and so much more! There will be plenty of refreshments too, a BBQ and licensed bar provided by The Woolpack pub and a cafe serving homemade soups, hot chocolate, drinks and cakes. Doors open 11am to 4pm. Preston Candover Primary School, Preston Candover Hampshire RG25 2ee

Saturday 20th November "My 46 years in the Military" Help for Heroes. Field Marshal The Lord Vincent Gbe Kcb DsoIn conversation with John Miller 7.30pm. Bishops Sutton Village Hall. Tickes £10 available from the Ship Inn. Tel: 01962 732863

Thursday 25th NovemberVictorian Christmas MarketThis popular annual event includes a wide variety of craft stalls with a tempting range of Christmas gifts at affordable prices, Carol singers and musicians, complimentary mulled wine and mince pies, roast chestnuts. Father Christmas will be attending and children can ride the Mini Santa express to visit him in his magical grotto absolutely free of charge. Admission to this event is free and promises to solve all your Christmas shopping problems under one roof. The market is open from 6 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. Admission and car parking are free. Ropley Parish Hall, Vicarage Road, Ropley, Alresford Hampshire SO24ODu

Saturday 27th November St Mary’s Church Easton Presents a mid-winter’s evening of gospel and soul music performed by The Goldsmiths College London, Gospel and Soul Choir. From rousing big choir gospel classics to the Motown greats of Stevie and friends. Performances at 6pm – 7:30pm and 8pm – 9:30pm. Tickets: £12.50 (under 15 £7.00) of which £7.50 is a voluntary donation for St Marys easton and Lupus uK. Cheques payable to Itchen Valley PCC (time of prefered performance and address on the back of your cheque) and sent to Sara Janssen, Dymoke House, easton, Winchester SO21 1eH Please contact: Sara Janssen 01962 779 337 or [email protected] for more information.

Tuesday 30th November - 1st December Long Barn Christmas Workshop “Cones for christmas” with Debbie Joss. 10 – 4pm. Join ‘Made in Alresford’ craftswoman Debbie Joss and learn how to make a cone and bay swag for your home. enjoy a traditional pot pourri making session where you will learn to make your own own bespoke Christmas pot pourris. Price £75.00 includes morning coffee, afternoon tea, a delicious lunch and both the swag and pot pourri to take home. For bookings call 01962 738684

Wednesday 1st DecemberForget Me Not Clothes SaleBack by popular demand another sale of beautiful pre-owned clothes from Forget Me Not. To be held at the Alresford Community Centre, West StreetOn WeD 1st DeC from 9am – 5pm. This sale will be supporting Naomi House Children’s HospiceFor more information contact Katie – 07771 855912See you there!

Saturday 4th December to Friday 24th December Santa SpecialsBoard the steam hauled ‘Santa Special’ and meet Santa himself! Ho! Ho! Ho! from 10am - 5pmwww.watercressline.co.uk

Monday 6th to Tuesday 7th December Long Barn Christmas Wreath-Making with Natasha ThomasMake your own english country style Christmas wreath with Alresford florist Natasha Thomas. A half day workshop will teach you how to make your own bespoke wreath using traditional foliage, fruits and lavender ... after which Natasha will demonstrate how to make a rustic garland for a mantelpiece or stairway. Price £50.00 and includes festive refreshments and your fabulous wreath to take home and deck the front door!!10am and 1.30pm. 10am on Wednesday 8th December.Book with Natasha Thomas on 01962 733200

Saturday 11th DecemberLong Barn Carol Concert with the Hampshire County Youth Choir at 2.30pm. Free event. Donations on the day to the Winchester Womens’ Refuge.

Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th and Wednesday 22nd DecemberFather Christmas Comes To Long Barn! Visit Father Christmas in Long Barn’s ‘Christmas courtyard’!Bring your young children or grandchildren to our special “Santa Days”. Booking is essential as he can only stay with us for 3 days ! Tickets cost £6.50 per child. Find out more on 01962 738684

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Win! One of two family tickets to see: Peter Pan the Pantomime8 December 2010 to 3 January 2011 at Theatre Royal WinchesterYou already know the way to Neverland! “Second to the right, and then straight on ‘til morning!” Prepare to be swept off your feet in Theatre Royal Winchester’s most enchanting pantomime yet, based on J M Barrie’s classic children’s tale of make-believe and adventure.

Once there, Peter and Wendy embark on a host of adventures. They meet the band of lost boys, a shimmer of mermaids, a gaggle of squaws led by Tiger Lily, and a mischievous fairy called Tinker Bell. But their biggest challenge is to evade the evil clutches of Captain Hook and his dastardly accomplice Smee. This year’s pantomime will feature flying, a first for Theatre Royal Winchester, as Peter and Wendy take to the skies. And don’t miss the beady-eyed crocodile and Nana the dog, one cruel , one cuddly!

Your feet will hardly touch the ground in this magical pantomime version of Peter Pan, with original songs and music, lots of audience

participation and some truly eye-popping surprises. Peter Pan the Pantomime is guaranteed fun for all the family. Prizes are for the 11.00am or 2.30pm performance on Monday 3 January 2011 at Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8SB. Closing Date for entries: 15th of November 2010. Box office 01962 840440www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

Competition question: What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan?A Trixie BellB Tinker BellC Tiger Bell

Please include your email and phone number so that we can inform you if you have won. Competition entries to be sent to Theatre Royal Competition, 46A West Street, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9Au or email: [email protected]

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our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Who is he? Madame Galina? She’s back!Coming to Bramdean and Hinton Ampner Village Hallin conjunction with HOG the Limelight on Saturday 20th November at 7.30 for 8pm to entertain you!

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Forces’ Sweetheart – My Tutu’s Gone Awol! A unique account of entertaining troops on base in Iraq and Afghanistan, from comic, singer and “ballerina” Iestyn Edwards, aka Madame Galina Prima Ballerina! Find

out how Iestyn dodged rockets and some serious square-bashing from RSM ‘Tina’ Turner, why a Royal Marines Commando ordered him to sit on the naughty tank and how he won a coveted ‘Hoofing’ award performing as Madame Galina in Camp Bastion. “Part clown, part stand up, part classical ballerina, total hit! This extraordinary character has to be the result of a drunken one-night stand between Tommy Cooper and Margot Fonteyn”. Liverpool Post

“The fabulous Iestyn…sung just so beautifully…makes me weep every time.” Joanna Lumley, Desert Island Discs, Radio 4,Tickets will be on sale from Margaret at Bramdean GarageAdult: £8.50 Concession: £7.50(to include jacket potato supper). Licensed bar.

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Hampshire County Council The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8uJ

www.hants.gov.uk

Tel: 0800 028 0888

Royal Hampshire County HospitalWinchester, HampshireTel: 01962 863535

North Hants HospitalBasingstoke, HampshireTel: 01256 473202

Alton Community HospitalAlton, Hampshire

Tel: 01420 82811

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

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

Tel: 01962 733580

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

Mansfield Park SurgeryLymington Bottom Road, Medstead,

Gu34 5eW Tel: 01420 562922

Alresford Pharmacy1 east Street, AlresfordMonday - Friday 09.00 - 6.30Saturday 09.00 - 5.00

Tel: 01962 732858

Wessex PharmacyBroad Street, Alresford. Tel: 01962 732445

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

Alresford Police Station Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday Open 12.30 - 4.30pm

Closed Bank HolidaysOther times by appointment.

Tel: 0845 045 45 45www.hampshire.police.uk

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

Emergency Only (Ambulance, Fire, Police):

Tel: 999

Electricity Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a week

Tel: 08457 708090

Gas Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a week

Tel: 0800 111 999

Water Emergency 24hrs a day, 7 days a week

Tel: 0845 278 0845Reporting a leak? Then call:

Tel: 0800 820 999

Emergency Services

Citizens Advice Bureau Outreach Service

Your nearest Citizens Advice Centre is now Winchester.

Opening Times:• Monday: 9:30 - 4:30 (last entry to building 4:00) • Tuesday: 9:30 - 1:30 • Wednesday: 9:30 - 4:30 (last entry to building 4:00) • Thursday: 9:30 - 4:30 (last entry to building 4:00) • Friday: 9:30 - 1:30

[email protected]: 01962 848000Fax: 01962 848005

Alresford and DistrictNeighbourhood Watch Association

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

Crimestoppers Tel: 0800 555111 For Neighbourhood Watch enquiries contact: Administrator - email [email protected], Mobile 07595 368 946

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

Tel: 01962 735961

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

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Councils

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

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

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

Four Marks Primary SchoolFour Marks, Alton, Gu34 5ASTel: 01962 772200

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

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

Perins Community School Pound Hill, Alresford, SO24 9BS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cheriton Village HallAvailable throughout the year for clubs, classes, meetings, parties etc on some afternoons, evenings and weekends. Mornings as well during school holidays. Contact Ann Teers Tel: 01962 771109

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

Town / Village HallsWinchester City Council City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJwww.winchester.gov.ukTel: 01962 840222

East Hampshire District Council Penns Place, Petersfield, Gu31 4eX www.easthants.gov.uk

Tel: 01730 266551

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

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Christmas Forthcoming Events

Pre-Christmas Craft CaféSaturday 6th Novemberfrom 10am - 12.30pmBramdean & Hinton Ampner WI. Come along for a cup of tea, some delicious home-made cake and the chance to buy some unique gifts for Christmas. From 10.00 - 12.30 am at Bramdean Village Hall www.bramdeanwi.giving.officelive.com

Christmas Charities Bazaar Saturday November 20th from 9.30am - 1pm. At Alresford Community Centre. The charities represented include; Winchester Animal Concern, Help the Aged, RNLI, Save the Children, RSPB, Naiomi House, Spana & Breast Cancer Care. Event hosted by: Alresford & District Community Association

The Cheriton Singers present their Winter Concert Saturday 4th December 2010 at 7.30pm Featuring Handels’ Messiah (Part 1) plus the Hallelujah Chorus. To be held in St. Michael’s Church, Cheriton. Tickets £10.00 (including glass of wine and light refreshments).

A Candlelit Celebration of ChristmasSunday 5th December at 3.30p.mat St. Mary’s Church, Itchen StokePresented by South Today’s Roger JohnsonTickets £5, to include mulled wine and a mince pie, children free, available from Sue Germon 01962 779959, Yvette Riley 01962 779177 or Kyrene Beames 01962 779304Proceeds in aid of the Churches’ Conservation Trust to help maintainthis wonderful building.

St John’s ChurchChristmas Tree Festival 2010The Lights will be turned on:Wednesday 8th December 5pm-8.30pmThursday 9th December 3pm-7pmFriday 10th December 4pm-7pmSaturday 11th December 10am-5pm

Sunday 12th December 11am – 4pmMonday 13th December 10am – 5pmCome along and vote for your favourite tree. £1.00 donation to Charity.

Late Night Shopping in Alresford Wednesday 8th December 2010 between 5.30 and 8.30pmCome to the Library - There will be activities for the children and craft stalls - Christmas gifts, jewellery and The Alresford Chocolate Company.

New Alresford Town TrustSunday Christmas MarketSunday 12th December 2010As Prod Grow has now given up the Sunday monthly market, New Alresford Town Trust has decided to take it on with the help of the Thursday market traders and some of the original stallholders of Prod Grow. The first Sunday monthly market will be on 12th December 2010 when we hope to have a Christmas style market, and the Town Trust hope that residents of Alresford and beyond will support this new venture. If it is a success, we will work to holding a monthly Sunday market on the 2nd Sunday of everymonth, other than the months when the French and Italian markets will be held.Pam Stevens - Market Co-ordinator

Itchen Valley Choral Society invite you to their Concert party Wednesday 15th December at 8 pm. At Itchen Abbas and Avington Hall. Buffet supper and a glass of wine, raffle, audience participation! Songs, Carols and excerpts from My Fair Lady. Tickets - £8For more information contact Judi at:[email protected]

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Alresford Surgery News

We would like to thank everyone for their good wishes, cards,

gifts and donations to The Eddie Pay Medical Fund on our retirement. We have greatly enjoyed working in Alresford and are looking forward to our retirement. We wish all the patients and practice all the best for the future.Doctors David Green and Sheila Cassidy.

Blood Tests We have been given notice that the Pathology Department at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital will withdraw nearly half of the time they provide in this surgery for taking blood tests. This will happen at the end of October. We are making strenuous representations to reverse this unilateral decision but it will mean in the short term at least that waiting times for routine blood tests will be much longer. We will put measures in place to ensure that tests considered urgent by the doctors will be done in a timely fashion. For patients able to get to the RCH Hospital there is still a walk in service for blood tests in the Pathology Department and we would encourage patients who can use this to do so.

Flu ClinicsThe final walk in clinic will be on Tuesday 2 November and we are also running bookable clinics for flu vaccinations.

The vaccine includes an element to protect against Swineflu but the number of sore arms reported are considerably down on last year’s experience. Patient groups who qualify for the vaccination are :

• People who will be 65 as at 31st March 2011• Asthma – that requires continuous or repeated use of inhaled steroids or has required hospital admission• Chronic respiratory, heart, kidney, liver or neurological disease• Diabetes• Lowered immunity (due to disease or treatment such as steroid medication or cancer treatment, HIV, asplenia or splenic dysfunction)• Any other serious medical condition – check with your doctor if you are unsure• Those in receipt of a carers allowance or the main carer of an elderly or disabled person whose welfare would be at risk if you fell ill.• Poultry workers• Pregnant women who have not had swineflu vaccine in the past

Please visit our website www.alresfordsurgery.co.uk As well as being a source of information about the practice, the staff and services we provide our website is a useful resource for other health related information. You can also register to receive this newsletter via email..

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Members of Alresford Art Society have been back to

school and are planning to return next year: they enjoyed it so much.

The Society had been invited by Teresa Sullivan, Head Teacher at Cheriton Primary School, to come along and spend a day painting in and around the school.

The plan was for the children to see artists at work, ask questions and be inspired to become artists themselves, creating their own works of art. Other local artists had also been invited to share their drawing, tonal and pastel skills during this special Art Day.

“We also want to create some long term activities, at the invitation of the School,” said Art Society Chairman David Hughes, “which will see a small number of members

We are delighted to exclusively announce that the Pigs have

been chosen by the Alresford Co-op as the recipient of this years ‘Co-op Community Support Card’. This means that when shoppers show, and have their community card swiped instore, a proportion of their spend will be paid back to the Pigs for re-investment

Back to School Again for Art Society

Community Celebration on Saturday 13th November

Alresford Art Society Vice Chairman Geoff Robinson attracts a crowd.

Rachel Thomsen of the Alresford Art Society, with some budding young artists.

visiting the school, helping the children prepare an exhibition

for their village show later in 2011. We will be having more meetings at the school to work out a programme and are looking forward to getting to know the staff and the pupils

even better. We hope to be able to work closely with them to encourage even greater activity in all types of art at Cheriton School,” he said.

“Cheriton Primary School is a small village school and links with the local community are very important to us,” said Head Teacher Teresa Sullivan. “We are very excited at the prospect of this new link with the Art Society. It will enrich our art curriculum and give the children some wonderful first hand experiences.”

For further press information contact Sue Gentry on 01962 733893.

into the local community.To celebrate this fantastic support from the Co-op, there will be a ‘Community Card Family Event’ at the Alresford Community Centre from 12 noon on Saturday 13th November – please drop in for some Hog Roast and a range of children’s entertainment, then pick up a card and help your local community in the process!

Needless to say, we are looking for as many local people as possible to take and use a card, and in doing so bring to life the Pigs slogan of ‘Local People Helping Local People’. See you on the 13th! More information on the Alresford Pigs can be found at www.alresfordpigs.org

Alresford Recreation Centre offers free meeting rooms to Alresford residents during the week.

Our large hall can be hired for only £5. If you belong to a local club, society or charity or just

want to arrange a family party, call Steve Meekings now to make a booking. Full bar facilities available.

Why not find out more about:Weddings • Children’s parties

Seminars & Exhibitions • Discos • Family gatheringsHobby & activity classes

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The ARC

The first Wednesday of the month from 8.30pm until 11.00pm the ARC hosts Traditional Jazz

bands and playing on the3rd November

Cuff Billett’s New Europa Jazz Band

. Tickets to Alresford residents are £5 on the

door.

To book your meeting or event contact the office

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Alresford Town Council Reports

Many of you will have read that the Coalition Government has

changed the policy regarding housing development. Gone are the targets for new houses and in its place has been introduced localism whereby local residents have much more say on what should happen in their communities.

Local people are being consulted on how they wish their community to develop over the next 10 – 20 years but with this comes the need to be responsible, reasonable and realistic. For example whilst the housing targets have been removed the housing need hasn’t and it must be recognised that some housing development will still be required. But we now have the ability to influence what type of housing and where. The consultation process, known as Blueprint, also allows us to focus on other local needs, which may or may not be impacted by new housing, such as, Education, Environment, Transport, Recreation and Employment into a comprehensive Town Plan for the future.

In consultation with other organisations the Town Council is leading the production of the plan and to help us we would welcome answers to the questions below. We would also welcome any comment residents may have on any aspect of planning the town’s future. This work is having to be done on a very short timescale but we hope to be able to publish the draft plan for inspection during

December prior to it being formally adopted at the Town Council’s meeting in early January. Any comments should be addressed to the Town Clerk (contact details below) and completed questionnaires can be deposited in the box in the Co-op until the end of November.

Stratton Bates HedgerowCouncillors recently met with residents who wished to see the hedge retained and a compromise solution has been reached. The hedge will now be ‘laid’ some time in December. This will enable the hedge to thicken up next season which should prevent litter accumulating underneath it.

Sun Lane Railway BridgeTwo months ago we reported that plans were well advanced for the provision of a pedestrian footpath across Sun Lane railway bridge. This is a much needed safety improvement to protect our children on their journey to and from school. However, since then Hampshire County Council have now decided to be obstructive and despite funding for the project being provided from the Safer Routes to School grant they are finding reasons for the project not to go ahead.

In the interests of pedestrian safety the Town Council will continue to actively campaign for this work to be carried out urgently particularly as the grant funding will not be available after March 2011. Do we have to wait for a child to be killed?

Citzens Advice Bureau

We have provisionally agreed to a grant of £1000 towards the re-establishment of the CAB Outreach service in the town provided that the balance of some £4000 per annum can be found from other sources.

Christmas in Alresford The Town Council is pleased to support the work done by the Christmas Tree Committee and will once again be giving a grant of £675 to support the carol singing and the arrival of Father Christmas on December 8th.

November Meeting ScheduleNovember 3rd Recreation - 7.30pm ARCNovember 23rd Planning - 7.30pm ARCNovember 30th Full Council - 7.30pm ARC

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

Views

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

Blueprint Questionnaire1. Will your children stay in Alresford when they leave school? Yes/No Why?2. Is there a shortage of childcare provision in Alresford? Yes/No3. Where do you want to live when you retire? Alresford/Elsewhere3a. In the same house? Yes/No3b. In the same size house with a smaller garden? Yes/No3c. In a smaller house in or near the town? Yes/No

Please complete and deposit in the box provided in the Co-op or at the Town Council Office or e-mail your answers as above.

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18 Clubs and Societies

The Royal British LegionSuzi Samuel, 31 Broad Street, Alresford. [email protected]@beeb.net Tel: 01962 732394

Alresford Historical and Literary SocietyMeetings are at the Methodist Hall, Jacklyns Lane, Alresford at 7.30pm on the third Wednesday of most months. Guests are welcome. Only £2 entry at the door. For more information please contact Secretary Colin Metcalfe, The Old Bothy, Arlebury Park Barns, Alresford SO24 9eS, Tel: 01962 736303, or Chairman Glenn Gilbertson, Tel: 01962 732726, [email protected].

Alresford & District Horticultural SocietyMeetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month with the exception of December. They are held in the Phair Hall of the Community Centre from 7.30pm until 10pm. At least three outings are organised annually and a holiday is arranged visting gardens. Secretary Tony Bravery Tel: 01962 733676 but visitors are always welcome to meetings without an appointment.

Hants and I.O.W ButterfliesThe Hampshire Branch of the national charity dedicated to saving wild butterflies and moths and their habitats is very active in the local area with a large nature reserve just 10 minutes away from Alresford. We welcome friends of the reserve (nothing to pay) to join us on walks or help at conservation work parties.www.hantsiow-butterflies.org.uk Lynn Fomison: 01962 772251

Bramdean & Hinton Ampner WIWe are a friendly WI (with a varied age range) meeting on the third Wednesday of every month in Bramdean & Hinton Ampner village Hall at 7.30pm for an interesting talk, refreshments and a raffle. We also organise other activities such as trips to gardens, pubs and restaurants and craft mornings. New members and guests are always welcome. For more info contact Sarah at [email protected] or Judith: 01962 771655.

The Alresford Ladies GroupMeet for fun and friendship on the second Thursday each month in the John Pearson Hall at 7.30pm. We have a varied programme of walks, talks, trips out and social evenings. Please come along and join us, or for more information call Dorothy on Tel: 01962 733298.

Alresford Twinning AssociationIf you are a Francophile and would like to be involved in developing relationships with our Twin Town in Bricquebec Normandy, or just join us

for a wide range of social activities through the year, then visit our website www.alresford-twinning.org.uk or telephone Terry Foreman on Tel: 01962 733769.

Alresford Greening Campaign Contact: Cathy [email protected] Tel: 01962 733410 www.greening.alresford.org

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

Clubs & societies

Sports clubs

Salsa in Alresford Community CentreBeginners LA Style Salsa 7.45 till 9.15pm. Level 1 and 2 Improvers LA Style. 9.00pm till 10.30pm. Level 1 and 2 welcome to come from 7.45pm to warm up etc. No extra charge. Freestyle dancing 10.30 till 11pm. £40 for course (8 weeks). See www.unannounced.net or Tel: 07915 645418

Dance Fit Classes Alresford Community Centre - Wednesdays 10.30am-11.30am. Contact: Jan Hone Tel: 01962772001

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

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

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

Karate Club Tel: 01420 [email protected]

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

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

Alresford Rugby Clubwww.alresfordrfc.org [email protected]

Alresford Tennis ClubHoward Lewis - Tel: 01962 733818

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

Alresford Badminton Club Friendly club seeks new members! Plays on a Monday evening 7.30-10.00pm at Alresford Community Centre. All levels welcome. Call Clive earthy 01962 733812 or Sarah Speller 01962 734732 for more information.

Chawton Park Indoor Bowls ClubSix rinks available throughout the year. Information from Centre Manager. Chawton Park Road, Alton, Gu34 1RQTel: 01420 541546

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

[email protected]

Cheriton Cricket ClubAre you interested in playing Sunday afternoon friendly cricket? New members always welcome. visit www.cheritoncc.com for the 2010 fixtures. For more information call or email richard on 01962 779169, [email protected]

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

Alresford Yacht ClubAre you interested in sailing or power boating? Do you have a dinghy or a classic yacht? Are you a newcomer to the sport or an old hand? We have something for everyone! Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7.45 for 8pm from September to April at the Arlebury Recreation Centre, Pound Hill. Contact Rob on 01962 735681 or Richard on 01962 735681

Girlguiding Alresford DistrictRainbow Guides 5 - 7 years. Brownie Guides 7 - 11 years. Guides 10 - 14 years. Senior Section 14 - 26 years. Adults 18 - 65 years. Friends Of Guiding Group. Contact Debbie Pennells Tel: 01962 735023 and join a thriving organisation.

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

A.C.T.S - Alresford Community Theatre SocietyWe are always looking for new members to ensure the continued success of our local theatre group. If you are interested in becoming involved, either on stage or behind the scenes. Contact Jane on: 01962 733040 Alternatively email her at [email protected].

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

Are you Interested in Scrapbooking or Cardmaking?We meet on the 3rd Saturday of every month (except August) from 9:30 am-1 pm at Kilmeston Village Hall. All levels are welcome to join us. £4 includes tea and biscuits plus use of equipment. Brenna: 01962 793088 [email protected]

Youth groups

Arts and crafts

Music/Dance Clubs

Line Dancing Classes11pm to 12 noon at Makins Court. All welcome, just turn up or contact Sue

on: Tel: 01256 331046

Salsa y Sol - Salsa West Coast Swing, Zumba(R)Salsa - Mon 19.30 - 22.30 Winchester Discovery Centre So23 8SBTue 20.00 - 23.00 Preston Candover village Hall rG25 2EEWest Coast Swing - regular Thus 19.30 - 22.30 Winchester Discovery Centre So23 8SBZumba(R) Dance FitnessMon 13.15 - 14.15 river Park Leisure Centre So23 7DD. Mon 17.30 - 18.30 Winchester Discovery Centre So23 8SBFri 9.00 - 10.00 Preston Candover village Hall rG25 2EEUse your Salsa y Sol Club Card and get one free session for every 10 attended!Contact Silvia & Max at Salsa y SolTel: 01256 389 275www.salsaysol.co.uk

Senior Citizens

Alresford Over Sixties ClubMeetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2.30 pm in the John Pearson Hall, Alresford. Why not come along and join us for whist, scrabble or bingo and a cup of tea and a chat. It is very nice to meet old friends and make new ones. New members and visitors are always welcome. Tel: 01962 732903

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

Alresford Day Care CentreChiltern Court, Beech roadTuesday and Thursday. run by a professional and volunteer team A sociable and enjoyable day out for the housebound elderly. Gives carers a break. Transport and lunch providedPart funded by Age ConcernEnquiries to Centre Manager Tel: 01962 735612

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Sunday Services 10.30 Service with créche PM Varies: Please phone for details

Other Weekly ActivitiesSunday10.30 Kosmic - for kids

Thursday10.00 Prayer Group19.30 House Group

Term time activitiesTuesday 10.15 Toddlers Group

Wednesday14.30 Senior Citizens Hour

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

Contact us for details of other events and activities such as ALPHA, on: 01962 732130 or01420 561210 or email: [email protected]. See the website for more. www.newfarmchapel.org.uk

Sunday 7th November08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Parish Communion16.00 Service of comfort and hope

Sunday 14th NovemberRemembrance Sunday08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Second Sunday Service 10.45 British Legion Service of Remembrance 18.00 CTIA Healing Service

Sunday 21st November08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Parish Communion18.00 Sunday@Six

Sunday 28th November08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Parish Communion18.30 Advent Carols

Midweek services14.00 Every Monday: Prayer time12.00 Tuesday - Friday: Midday Prayer10.00 Every Friday: Holy Communion08.30 Every Saturday: Quiet Communion

Parish Office01962 733545www.stjohnsalresford.org.uk

St. John the BaptistNew Alresford

Methodist ChurchNew Alresford

Sunday 7th November09.30 Holy Communion18.00 Old Alresford Cottage Service

Sunday 14th NovemberRemembrance Sunday10.30 Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 21st November09.30 Parish Communion

Sunday 28th November09.30 Parish Communion

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

St. Mary the virginOld Alresford

Every Sunday11.00 Mass

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

Website www.hampshire-downs.org.uk

Parish Priest, Canon Paul Townsend

Sunday 7th November10.00 FIrst Sunday

Sunday 14th NovemberRemembrance Sunday10.00 Parish Communion and service of remembrance

Sunday 21st November10.00 Parish Communion

Sunday 28th November10.00 Mattins

St. PetersOvington

Sunday 7th November11.00 All Age Worship

Sunday 14th NovemberRemembrance Sunday10.50 Service of remembrance

Sunday 21st November11.00 Morning Prayer

Sunday 28th November11.00 Parish Communion

Sunday Worship10.30 Every Sunday Morning Worship and Junior Church

Please note that there will be no regular Sunday evening services

Midweek Activities10.00 Every Tuesday Come in for coffee with Pause for Thought (1st & 3rd )07.00 Every Wednesday Men’s Breakfast, bible reflection & prayer18.30 - Thursdays - Guides 20.00 (term time) 14.30 1st & 3rd Thursdays Women’s Fellowship 19.30 1st Thursday Lydia Group for ladies 19.00 Fridays (term time) JAKZ Youth Club for school years 6 –9, ages 10 – 14

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

For further details about services, weddings, baptisms, Lent Groupsor other events, please contact: Revd Dawn Carn 01962735278 or Senior Steward Malcolm Miles 01962 771109www.alresfordmethodistch-urch.org.uk

New Farm ChapelNew Alresford

St. Gregory’sNew Alresford (Roman Catholic)

All SaintsBighton

First Sunday of Month11.00 Mattins

Second Sunday11.00 Holy Communion

Third Sunday18.00 Evensong

Fourth Sunday11.00 Child friendly service

St. NicholasBishop’s Sutton

Upper ItchenBenefice

Sunday 7th November10.00 Beauworth Benefice Communion and Sunday School

Sunday 14th NovemberRemembrance Sunday10.45 Cheriton Service of remembrance Bramdean Service of remembrance 11.00 Tichborne Childrens Sunday Club

Sunday 21st November08.30 Tichborne Holy Communion09.30 Cheriton Celebration of St Cecilia09.30 Beauworth Holy Communion11.00 Hinton Prayer and Praise

Sunday 28th November09.30 Cheriton Parish Communion and Sunday School11.00 Bramdean Morning Worship Kilmeston Holy Communion18.30 Tichborne Evensong

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All information about these books and where they can be bought can be found on the books’ own website www.pud-swan.org and now the first 17 pages are available to read on Google Books.

At its AGM on 21st September Churches

Together in Alresford (CTIA) launched its commitment to raise £5000 towards Christian Aid’s appeal to help the thousands of Zimbabweans who are in urgent need of food and support.

Max Khanna, Christian Aid Church Partnerships officer, told the meeting that in Zimbabwe there is 80% unemployment and 43 is the average life expectancy. 10% of children fail to reach their fifth birthday and half of the population has no access to clean water. In 2008 more than 4,000 people died of cholera in Zimbabwe and more than half of the children who died from the disease were malnourished.Working with trusted local partner organisations, Christian Aid has already been able to provide thousands of families with seeds, tools and agricultural training and this has ensured improved harvests, providing food for health and nourishment and enabling money to be earned, needed to pay for essential medical care. But ongoing support is needed as drought, a ruined infrastructure and an economy in collapse mean the population cannot grow enough food to survive without substantial external assistance. unless the food insecurity issue continues

How to turn £1 into £10to be addressed further outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, anthrax, TB and malaria will continue to claim lives.

“Christian Aid has already taken significant steps to avert the crisis and save lives in Zimbabwe but much more needs to be done and the people of Alresford and surrounding areas have a remarkable opportunity to make a difference” says CTIA chairman Piers Armstrong. “If £5000 can be raised over the next couple of years matched funding has been secured so that for every £1 raised will be matched by £9 from the European Commission”.

With the assistance of Charlotte Page, Christian Aid Regional Co-ordinator for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, CTIA will over the next few weeks be finalising its fund raising plans for the Zimbabwean Church Partnership scheme and details will be publicised through the CTIA churches and elsewhere in the Alresford area. “Whether or not you have any connection with CTIA we would be delighted to hear from any individuals, groups or businesses interested in making a difference and contributing in any way to this exciting project” says Piers. Further information can be obtained from [email protected] or 01962 734542. Churches Together in Alresford are St. Mary’s Old Alresford, and the Anglican, Roman Catholic and Methodist churches of New Alresford.

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Youth' it is said 'is wasted on the young'. Yet history inverts that notion;

in fact a great deal of ‘youth’ has been wasted, its blood spilt on the battle fields for our freedom, and it continues thus today. Youth has paid a heavy price.

With that aside, it is only retrospectively with all the so-called advantages of age and experience that we feel entitled to pontificate, but with what? A degree of envy, even bitterness? With a tut – tut, ‘in my day’, or even a remorseful ‘if I had my time again’?

When does a child become a ‘youth’ in society’s eyes: is it between the age of eleven and sixteen, before driving lessons, or the magical age of eighteen when our democracy decrees them adult? What is it about the very word ‘youth’ or ‘youths’ when used to describe a section of our community that has very definite negative connotations?

Here we would hate to be described, in any way, as

Youth‘ageist’ or ‘racist’, but are we ‘youthist’? How many times have you heard terms like ‘yobs’, ‘chavs’ or ‘vandals’ directed at the youth of this town? Well wait just one minute, those young people just happen to be our children and grandchildren; they are members of this community.

Primary, junior and senior school children are excellently catered for in Alresford, both educationally and within the community. The majority of community events staged are either geared towards or are inclusive of the young. Clubs are abundant.

In all our schools children are encouraged to be confident, socially aware, safe, healthy, organised, good ‘learners’ and independent. They are consulted through School Council about decisions affecting their environment at every stage. We are beyond fortunate, as are they.

Yet the moment the eleven to sixteen age group shows the slightest signs of that independence, as a

community we’re not so sure we approve .We are more than happy for them to be engrossed in sport and other hobbies, but not for them to ‘hang around town’ or sit on ‘the bench’. When we provide them with something outside the parameters of school, like a skateboard park, we hide it away rather than celebrate it.

But there is real talent in the skate park, should you feel inclined to go and watch them one day. And those who sit on the bench - some may well be ‘hard to reach’ kids with very real problems but some are not, others may well be promising sports people, or artists or academics, craftsmen or philanthropists. We shouldn’t judge. Regardless, they all represent a gap in our community ‘market’ in that they have nowhere ‘adult’ to go to meet their friends, somewhere (and this is not to denigrate the work of the AYA) that isn’t labelled ‘Youth Club’ - but perhaps more of a ‘coffee shop’ or ‘internet café’? Do they feel disenchanted and annoyed with Alresford

and its inhabitants? Quite possibly; hormones at either end of the age spectrum can render us that way. We are all at some time in our lives rebels without a cause or a clue. Angry from Alresford was a youth once too. Is there not some way we could bridge that gap? Of course it’s easy to find ourselves bound by the (albeit vital) bureaucracy of Child Protection, specialist training, the problems of potential alcohol and drugs abuse, let alone money, insurance, man-hours and premises.

Can we not set up lasting dialogue with our own youth in our community? Is there a youth representation at the ADTP? Does The Rotary have a young wheel; do The Pigs have piglets yet? Perhaps that is a way to start. If we pride ourselves on being a complete community, it is surely insufficient not to try?

What do you think?Gill Grant

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Community News

Alresford Town Council in conjunction with Sun Hill Infant and

Junior Schools is conducting a survey of all footpaths in Alresford. The aim is to gather information about the condition and accessibility of pavements and footpaths so that any improvements required can be made.

The outcome will benefit the whole community improving routes to school for our children and ensuring that the footpaths are suitable for parents with buggies, people

The school open morning will be on Tuesday 9th November from 9.15 to 10.30a.m. Do you have a child who will be 5 or 8 years old between1st September 2011 and 31st August 2012? Would you like to know more about Sun Hill Infant and Junior Schools?Come and see what our schools can offer you and your child. Tour both the high standard of achievement infant and junior schools.

You will be able to see staff & children at work and talk to school govenors. You can also visit our well resourced

classrooms and meet representative of the well designed, child centredschool’s PTA curriculum. Find out about school meals and how the school grounds are used to enhance the curriculum. Special needs children are catered for. Sun Hill Infant School Sun Lane, Alresford, SO24 9NB Tel: 01962 732632www.sunhill-inf.hants.sch.uk

Sun Hill Junior SchoolSun Lane, Alresford, SO24 9NB Tel: 01962 732801www.sunhill-jun.hants.sch.uk

First a good news story: there were no children killed on Hampshire’s roads in 2009, and the

number of adults who were killed or seriously injured is on target for the 50% reduction from 2002 figures. Despite many people saying ‘it’s an accident waiting to happen’, in reality, thankfully, most of us know those risky places and take more care. Crossing Jacklyn’s Lane still remains a nightmare for drivers and pedestrians, including buggies, I continue to chase up the County for more work to be done there.

The proposed path across the Sun Lane bridge may be

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After a morning in the woods, we share a mealand do artistic and practical activities.

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Ofsted - ‘Outstanding’

Can you Help?with disability scooters and walkers. But we need your help.

Are you an avid dog walker? Do you walk regularly? Do you walk to school? If so could you please take a little time just to email, phone or drop a note into school about the paths that you use?

Your help would be very much appreciated. Please contact:Alresford Town Council on: 01962732079 [email protected] G.Grant on 01962724978 or drop a note into school.

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a problem for traffic priority reasons. HCC would like to mark the path out on the ground initially with a coloured tarmac, rather than kerbs : what do you think? Views please!The County promised 4000 new grit bins, but the first delivery this year is just 1250. I am resubmitting a list of bins needed in, but if the grit bin that you hoped for doesn’t arrive near you this year, can I ask you, please, to purchase a small amount of grit for your use: I have asked HCC if they can sell it at the local Recycling centre, and will feed back on this in December’s magazine.

Despite cuts in the budget, there is a County road mending project called Operation Restore. I know it has caused disruption, but I hope that the new road surface makes it worthwhile. Road mending will continue in 2011. I know the Salisbury Road and Grange Road areas paths remain in poor condition but if the pavement outside your house is bad too, please contact me.

Do you have a local news item that you would like us to publish? if so please email it to us at [email protected] before the 15th of the November and we will put it into the next issue. The editor reserves the right to refuse to publish and article.

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

Alresford After School ClubThe Chapel, The Dean, Alresford. Children are collected from school and escorted to the Club. 5-12 year olds - Term time 3.15 - 6.00. Angie Bunce: Tel: 01962 7717094

3.4.5 Pre-SchoolMethodist Hall, Jacklyns Lane, Alresford, SO24 9JJ. Taryn Stroud:

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Chatterbox Baby & Toddler GroupJohn Pearson Hall, Alresford. Thursdays 10.00 - 11.30. Kazia MontefioreTel: 07776 015461

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

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Ropley PlaygroupOpen daily Monday - Friday for children from 2 years 9 months. Fully qualified staff. OFSTeD inspected, PLA.Provides a friendly, safe and fun setting which has excellent links with Ropley School and also welcomes children who may later attend other primary schools. Val Matthews . (Playgroup Supervisor) during opening hours. (Mon - Fri 9 –

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

Registered childminder vacancy 2 full days, weds/thurs from September. Dolores Pinniger Tel: 01962 733626

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

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Cherry Tree Pre-SchoolCheriton - We are open weekday mornings 9.15 - 12.15. including lunch club on a couple of days. Children from 2 years 6 months are welcome. Cherry Tree offers a quality of provision with its focus on outdoor activity, creative expression and offering diverse experiences including optional weekly French lessons and a Multi Sensory room. For more details please contact: Jo Ferguson: 07979230019

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A Day Out from Alresford?... Try Leckford

2010’s success was music to our ears. Help 2011 to be an even bigger hit.

The small village of Leckford lies on the main road from Stockbridge

to Andover and, if one correctly observes the new 30 M.P.H. speed limit, it still only takes about 30 seconds to pass through it, but it has an interesting historic connection. Here in 1928 after the death of his father, John Lewis acquired the estate [later acquiring additional lands on the other side of the River Test, in Longstock] and he created a recreational resort and a place of rest and recuperation for his workers, which it still is today. The estate farms over 3000 acres and provides much for the Waitrose supermarket business.

Though not visible from the road, the gently flowing river winds its way between banks of willows only a few yards away and, between them both, is the old track of the Andover to Southampton railway line [‘The Sprat and Winkle’] which here, has been incorporated into the 44 mile Test Way Footpath... bring your walking shoes or boots? The church of St. Nicholas in Leckford [almost on the

‘footpath’ and facing the village shop] dates from Norman times and is well worth a pause for ramblers, because it contains some most interesting features, not least the remarkable choir and sanctuary seating. This was ‘rescued’ from an Italian monastery by a parishioner and installed here in 1923; the seats still have the names of the Italian monks on them! The visitor will notice repaired stonework around the windows and to the boundary wall. In fact over £14,000 has been spent on each of these since 2002. The major donor was the John Lewis Partnership, supported by Hampshire County Council, Test Valley Borough Council and the P.C.C. Before returning home don’t miss out on visiting Stockbridge... you’ll see why when you arrive... shops, galleries and refreshments all available; plus the views from the National Trust areas of Stockbridge Down on the Winchester Road, and from alongside the Test on Stockbridge Common [accessible from the High Street], are not to be missed.

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30 Hampshire Mum's Diary

It’s foggy and we’re driving the twisty, undulating, narrow road from St Ives to Sennen

Cove.

A dear chum texts ‘What you up to?’ I reply ‘I’m in a convoy of Olympians on our way to Sennen for surfing. Pray for me.’ Everyone in our three-car party is very sporty: running, cycling, paddling, mountain climbing, you name it they've done it, and that is just the kids. All the adults, I felt sure, have taken part in the Olympics at some time in their careers; and then there was me, who can barely run up the stairs. The usual anxieties set in.

We were on our way to meet a professional sportsman who as it happened, dressed as he was head-to-toe in Neoprene, looked like something out of the ‘Incredibles’: I had never seen shoulders quite that large, ever.

Anyway, I digress. This lovely chap had generously said he would give us all a surfing lesson. The surf was up, as they say, and Sennen Cove was the place!

Squinting through the salty air I could see the mountainous surf that had been whipped to peaks of perfection by the horizontal wind and rain. And so it was that I found myself partially naked in the car park, summoning the courage to ease

Surfing at Sennen Cove

myself into a swimsuit still cold, damp and sandy from the previous day whilst simultaneously attending to the needs of the Husband and Stars I and II.

“Sandra, just do the Velcro will you, love.”

“Oh Mum hold the towel up! People will see!”

“Mum will I need goggles? MuM!?”

“Ok we’re off, love. Hurry up! Oh, and can you manage the body board bag? Cheers!”

Right. Marvellous. My long waterproof mercifully concealed all those bits of me that should remain hidden as I yanked up my swimsuit.

As I cowered behind the trusty Renault’s open passenger door it occurred to me that I was being feeble about the whole thing. Where was that Pagan spirit? I concluded that at my age no one was going to notice, let alone be interested in, my naked torso, so best press on. So I nonchalantly peeled off the layers of warm clothing – well this was August – and even took the time to fold some of them neatly onto the seat. Topless in what was, including wind chill, roughly minus two, turned out to be quite liberating. Anyway, the costume was on. Now for the wetsuit!

The successful donning of a wet suit is dependent on the following: it, and indeed you, being dry and sand-free, never be in a hurry, and you need to be …. slim ... very.

Now trust me, I’ve done my research: slim people glide effortlessly into wetsuits. Sadly people like me... don’t. It’s a bit like skinning an elephant seal in reverse. And so there I was in the soggy, tissue-strewn car park trying to act like I’d been surfing all my life, but failing miserably as I jiggled and jumped this way and that, pleading with the wet suit to just GO ON!!!

At last, with my flabby contours encased in rubber, I set off down the beach with the body board bag on my back. Was it me? Or had someone scrawled ‘The End of the World is Nigh’ on the back.

The surfing area, designated by the black and white flags (obviously), was way down the beach by what seemed like a mile … or two. By the time I got there the surfing training was well under way. The man with the marvellous shoulders was demonstrating his effortless transition from kneeling to standing on the board, all done in the twinkling of an eye with elastic ease.

Having seen the Husband’s back tweak with uncertainty, I came over all maternal and elected to look after Star II and his adventurous mate back along the beach in the red and orange flagged life-guard patrolled body boarding area. Body boards are fabulous for hiding behind as it turned out; I looked every inch the professional as I marched up the sand, my body protected from the view of those in their beach tents, whilst Star II and chum were happy to let their polystyrene versions whip around their heads as kites.

I sat on my board, to prevent it blowing away, and watched Star II and mate pretend they were surfing champions. In reality, having reconnoitred the sea, they had decided that crossing the rocks just offshore before the beach shelved away was not for them, and that four inches of foaming water was preferable for play.

After a couple of hours, a blue-lipped Star I declared it to be “Brilliant!!”, and is wanting a surf board for Christmas. The Husband said bits of him were aching that he never knew could... and I managed to avoid being winched up by Air Sea Rescue.

Another successful Pagan day out!

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32 Business News Information Technology

TV programmes such as Channel 4’s Grand Designs or Help! My House Is

Falling Down are inspiring more and more people to get to grips with improving their properties.

When it comes to most basements the words dark, dank and dingy may spring quickest to mind. Yet, you could be sitting on a hidden treasure that will add considerable value to your house – recession or not.

Always wanted a home cinema, a wine cellar, a games room or even a recording studio? Perhaps you’re just out-growing your home and wish you could have some extra space for more practical purposes. Realising the potential of your basement through a building conversion can create a lifestyle enhancing space that breathes new life into your home.

But it’s important to know who you are dealing with and that they can be trusted to deliver a safe, long-lasting project on time and to budget. That’s the view of Colin Brooks, regional chairman of leading trade body the National Federation of Builders (NFB) and Commercial Director of Winchester-based Blunt Construction Limited (BCL).

Mr Brooks said: “You need the right advice throughout the process of conversion. As with most structural work, you will need Buildings Regulations consent. However you won't necessarily need planning permission, except in

special circumstances, so you will need someone who can advise whether you do or don’t during the design stage of a proposal.”

“Other key issues include insurance-backed, long-term guarantees and industry accreditation. These give you peace of mind if any work does not come up to scratch and requires a remedy. Instead of working with a series of contractors you may wish to consider a company that offers a total solution from assessment, concepts and design right through to build, installation and finishing.

For its clients, BCL provides a full 10-year project guarantee. Its waterproofing system is approved by the British Board of Agreement industry standard and its main waterproofing products have a 30-year guarantee.

BCL has over 50 years’ experience in the building trade, providing quality workmanship using traditional skills and innovative solutions. The company is a member of the NFB which means it has been strictly vetted for accreditation purposes.

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34 recipe of the Month

A good and simple recipe to enjoy with a nice bottle of red wine. Another

excellent way to get rid of the surplus of a shoot! I love old fashioned traditional country food; it's where the inspiration for cooking comes from.

MethodFor the stuffing: peel and dice the carrot, crush the garlic, julienne the onion and chop the parsely. Fry the diced bacon together with these ingredients. Put the breadcrumbs in a little milk, off the heat. Add the breadcrumb mixture to the egg, mix well and add salt and pepper, combine with bacon mixture. Stuff the birds well.

Cover birds with two slices of streaky bacon each, attached with a string. Fry birds briefly in butter. Remove the stem of the

red cabbage and the first external leaves. Wash the cabbage and slice in julienne (5mm) then blanch in boiling water for 10 minutes and strain. Next, melt the duck fat or warm up the olive oil in an oven proof dish. Fry the onion and cabbage briefly. ( I like a few seeds of cumin with red cabbage, but it is optional).Add red wine, put the birds on top and cover tightly with foil. Cook for 1 hour at 180°C or gas mark 6.

When cooked remove the birds from the tray and cut them in half. Strain the cabbage over a sauce pan and transfer to a serving dish. Put the birds on top of the cabbage then cover with a lid so that they do not to get cold.

Bring the remaining sauce to the boil, either whisk the corn starch to thicken the sauce or add small tea spoons (one at a time) of

Partridge or Pheasantwith Red Cabbage

soft butter in the warm, but not boiling sauce. Ensure you whisk all the time to achieve an evenly thickened sauce. Alternatively add an egg yolk whisking non stop, but be careful not to create scrambled eggs! Obviously corn starch is the easiest!

Taste and add seasoning if necessary. Pour the sauce over the birds (reserve some sauce for a sauce boat).

Finally, serve with a delicious home made puree. I love celeriac puree.

On 1st February 2011 I open a cookery school at the Clos Du Marquis. I will be able to teach eight students at a time. For more information watch this space. If a Frenchman loves cricket an Englishman can cook!Germain Marquis

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IngredientsFOR 4 PEOPLE

2 birds plucked and oven ready

1 red cabbage1 onion

1 good bottle of red wine (plonk makes bad food!)4 slices of streaky bacon

3 table spoons of duck fat or olive oil30g of buttersalt & pepper

INGREDIENTS FOR STUFFING

175g streaky bacon (diced)1 carrot

2 garlic cloves1 onion

1 egg25g bread crumbs

small bunch of parsley4 bay leaves

3 small branch of thymesalt & pepper

milk

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE

use a little corn starch or soft butter or 1 egg yolk

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Beautiful fresh bread baked every day on the premises.

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A wonderful range of herbs, spices and condiments to help you create recipes

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Christmas menus are now available or call us to discuss your bespoke requirements.

Open all over the Christmas and new year period.Visit www.thebushinn.co.uk for further information

Evans the Butchers has been trading in Alresford for almost 100 years, and we strive to bring you the best quality and service in the town. Visit us in the shop or online, you’ll be amazed at

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SPECIALIST LOCAL SuPPLIER OFALL YOuR CuLINARY NEEDS THIS CHRISTMAS!

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And to complete your preparation collect all your condiments and specialist goods from our shelves. Please feel free to ring us,

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At the time of writing this we have been in our new building four weeks, and how it’s

flown! We have had so many visitors! It has been lovely seeing and hearing the centre full of children and the chatter of parents.

As with all new buildings, we still have some finishing touches, which I hope will be completed soon. A huge thank you for your patience while the new pathway was completed in front of the Junior School leading to Sunbeams. There is now pedestrian access from the main entrance on Sun Lane through to Sunbeams. Please can I remind visitors that, as we are on a school site, there is no parking within the grounds, unless you have a parking pass. If you do require a pass, please see Tracy in the office at Sunbeams who can issue one.In the next few weeks there will also be new signage which will direct families to the centre, no more balloons!

We are also waiting for some large notice boards for inside the centre, which will display a range of information for families as well as detailing what’s going on. We are very keen to hear from parents and carers and will be introducing a comments board which, with your help, will help us to shape the services we are delivering. Your opinions and suggestions about the services we provide are vital to us.

Sunbeams updateRhyme TimeDue to the overwhelming success of our first Rhyme Time delivered from Sunbeams and a comment from a parent, we took the decision to split the session into two age groups.

9.30 – 10am: 0 - 2 yr olds10.30 – 11.15am: 2 - 5 yr olds

HousekeepingAny new family or carer using the centre needs to complete a yellow registration form. This information is only used for our purposes and not given to any other organisation. These forms are available from Tracy in the Sunbeams office.Please can all adults who attend an activity please sign the activity register, including their children’s names. This data helps us to demonstrate how many families are using the centre and also acts as a fire evacuation register.

Parental Satisfaction SurveyThe Department for Education (DfE) has asked that children’s centres measure the levels of parental satisfaction within their area. It is a way of us measuring the effectiveness of services to families within our catchment area.

Why are we seeking feedback?• To give parents and carers the chance to provide feedback about their experiences of the individual services offered.• To help us to build on these responses and improve the services we are delivering.• To support us in meeting the DfE’s requirements.

Hampshire County Council would also like all carers who attend an activity during the period of 15 November to 10 December to complete a questionnaire. We will be sending these out via email but there will also be paper copies available within the centre. We would be grateful if you could take the time to fill them in and return them to Sunbeams. Once we have the results early next year, we will let you know the outcome.

We look forward to seeing you soon, The Sunbeams team. New telephone number: 01962 736852

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Chamber ChatChamber members have been invited to the first of our new bi-monthly 'Chamber Chat' evenings - an informal get together open to all Chamber members. The first Chamber Chat was held at Jaga Design, on Thursday 21st October.The idea is that members can come along for a complimentary drink and nibbles whilst catching up with their fellow local business owners. We plan to hold our Chamber Chat evening at various members' business premises in the future, so if you would be interested in opening up your doors for a future Chamber Chat event please let us know.

The next Chamber Chat is to be held at the Alresford Chocolate Company, upton Park Farm, Old Alresford on Thursday 11th November from 6pm onwards. Christmas Chamber Chat- Tuesday 7th December at The Bell Hotel, West Street, 5.30pm-7.30pm. An invitation will be going out to all members soon.

The Pigs To Light Up Alresford Once again this year we are delighted to confirm that the Alresford Pigs Association will, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, organise the erection of Christmas trees above shops and houses within the main shopping

area of Alresford. Last year 50% more local businesses and residents supported the trees, with the majority of the monies paid going to local ‘worthy causes’ – especially relevant over the Christmas period.

With work starting on the trees at the end of November, we look forward to even more supporters this year, creating a festive delight for all visitors and shoppers throughout the Christmas period.

More information on the Alresford Pigs can be found at www.alresfordpigs.org

Alresford bag for lifeAn ideal Christmas Present!These fantastic shopping tote style bags are made of totally biodegradable hessian with a cornstarch lining. If you have not already purchased yourself a versatile Alresford Bag for Life, they are available from the Naked Grape & Laurence Oxley’s for just £2.50 each & would be a fabulous part of anyone’s Christmas present.Please do support us!

We welcome the following new memberDebbie Carter of The Alresford Chocolate Company.If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce, or would like to submit some info for the News & Events page, please contact [email protected]

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I am not, by nature, the tidiest person – in a family home it is as endless as weeding. Yet

there is a satisfaction in the autumnal garden tidy up that I annually enjoy. As much as I celebrate spring’s arrival with eager trips to the garden centre and summer is greeted with a ceremonial ‘bringing out’ of garden toys and that special deck chair that I never seem to get around to sitting in; autumn has that calm air of unspoken superiority. Maybe it’s the anticipation of our quintessentially British countdown: Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas and New Year. Maybe it’s the comfort of being out in the fresh autumnal air and knowing a good sherry and roast dinner await. Or maybe it is simply the knowledge that in a busy family household there is one ‘room’ that I can tidy and it will stay that way until spring.

So, once the air has changed and the chill has come, I spend a happy weekend pulling out spent salad and annuals, clipping back my herbs and idly pulling bits off the lavender. Even the topiary gets a good clipping. The roses, I have to admit, are pretty well cared for all season – I am on safe ground here. They are

deadheaded, pruned back and continue to flower. I had to take a firm hand with a fussy Hebe earlier in the year and, having pruned out the dead bits it rallied and had a fabulous display, so my confidence is bolstered to attack the big one that is getting rather leggy. Taking the dead bits off plants is easy. Pruning shrubs for shape frankly makes me a bit edgy. I have lost enough plants through inclement weather and accidental neglect; I don’t really want to kill any through direct action if I can at all help it. This is probably why the garden beds are mostly herbaceous; they ask simply to be tied back when they fulfil their glorious destiny and pulled when they are done.

Mother is one of life’s ‘hard pruners’. Many a year I have been given strict instructions to take plants back to knee or ankle height. And every time I am grateful, and quietly amazed, that it works. In fact it worked so well with the jasmine last year that for most of this summer it has been impossible to actually sit on the arbour seat, for fear of being caught up like some helpless fish in a sea of tentacles. And now I have the

looming prospect of a full-on up the ladder jasmine pruning like some kind of gardening professional. It doesn’t help that I have had one too many pruning disasters. My first lesson in plant grafting was learnt when I pruned an Acer too far and a prize bronze specimen is now its original green but with unique bronze tips. And in a recent fit of summer tidying fury I attacked the rampant honeysuckle ‘out front’ that was strangling next door’s winter jasmine. Amazing how the thickness of the satellite cable is exactly the same as the honeysuckle; and offers up the same lack of resistance. Only when I pulled the fistful of plant away did I discover my mistake – clean through, copper wires glinting in the sunlight. My husband smiled in a supportive way through gritted teeth.

Every autumn the inevitable question of spring bulbs is raised. We would love a joyous display of crocus, daffodils and tulips. Every year we spend a small fortune on bulbs; we even get around to planting most of them after they have sat in their bags for a few weeks. And every

spring we get a pitiful display. We simply can’t seem to do bulbs. It could be the clay soil; more likely to be the slugs and squirrels. That and the fact that Mother and I have only just learnt what appears to be a closely guarded gardening secret; that repeat flowering tulips need to be of the Darwin family. Alas, for another spring we will have to be content with walking along the Alresford Avenue and sighing heartily.

But autumn is nigh, the lawn is cut, the leaves are swept and the hedgehog is snuffling round for a suitable sleeping spot. Once again I have tidied and swept, pruned and pulled. The garden looks tidy and, dare I say it, a little bare. I shall have to bite the bullet next spring and get more shrubs. But for now, as I look out over the carpet of toddler toys, the strewn coats and bags, the haphazard shoes and we won’t even mention the kitchen, it is tidy, tidy, tidy and that will keep me going until spring.

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Building Services

29BUILDING SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Issue 24 November 2008

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