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Meon Valley Edition inc Bishop’s Waltham | Wickham | Villages July/August 2013

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Meet Andrew Gair of Gair Gas p19

Also inside this Summer issue...

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It starts at Marwell Zoo Car Park, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH where there is plenty of parking. The footpaths double as bridleways around most of the route as the local riding stables use these trails regularly for their exercise outings, so please give the horses the space they require as you pass them.

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Eventually the track meets a large gate which opens onto a shingle path with some large houses on the left and the outbuildings for Lower Farm on the right.

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30 COMPTON WAYSat 27, Sun 28, Wed 31 July (2-5)Winchester, SO22 4HSContemporary garden owned by local garden designer on the outskirts of Winchester. Sunny hilltop ¼-acre plot. Themed borders of colourful mixed planting on chalky soil, including dahlias and agapanthus. Kitchen and herb gardens, and pond. www.summersgd.co.uk

8 BIRDWOOD GROVESat 27 July (2-6)Downend, Fareham, PO16 8AFThe sub-tropics in Fareham! This small garden is influenced by the flora of Australia and New Zealand and includes many rare and unusual indigenous species. The 4 climate zones - arid, medium, lush fertile and a shady fernery - are all densely planted to make the most of dramatic foliage. Definitely one for plantaholics! Jayne & Eddie McBride 01329 280838 [email protected]

MEON ORCHARDSun 28 July, Sun 1 Sept (2-6)Kingsmead, N of Wickham, PO17 5AU1½-acre garden designed and constructed by current owners. An exceptional range of rare, unusual and architectural plants incl National Collections of Eucalyptus, Podocarpaceae and Araliaceae. Much use made of dramatic foliage plants from around the world, both hardy and tender, big bananas, huge taros, tree ferns, cannas, hedychiums and palms. Streams and ponds, combined with an extensive range of planters, complete the display. Plant sale of the exotic and rare Sun 1 Sept

THE SECRET GARDEN NATURE RESERVESun 4 Aug (12-6.30)High Street, Bursledon, Southampton SO31 8DLSituated in the middle of a small nature reserve, with views to the Isle of Wight, discover a hidden water garden being continuously developed using recycled and natural materials. Many ponds with magnificent water lilies dominate the formal garden which merges into the reserve’s native ecosystem. Organic management ensures an astonishing variety of wildlife. John & Alison Horne 02380 616262 [email protected]

DEAN HOUSESun 4 Aug (11.30-4.30); Wed 14 Aug (10-4.30)Kilmeston, SO24 0NLThe 7 acres have been described as ‘a well-kept secret hidden behind the elegant facade of its Georgian centrepiece’. Sweeping lawns, York stone paths, gravel pathways, many young and mature trees and hedges, mixed and herbaceous borders, symmetrical rose garden, pond garden, working walled garden, with 125 different varieties of vegetable, and glasshouses all help to create a diverse and compact sliver of Eden.

HAMBLEDON HOUSEMon 26 Aug, Sun 15 Sept (2-5)Hambledon, PO7 4RU 2-acre partly walled plantsman’s garden for all seasons. Large border filled with a wide variety of unusual shrubs and perennials with imaginative plant combinations culminating in a profusion of colour in late summer. Hidden, secluded areas reveal surprise views of garden and village rooftops. From village centre, driveway leading to house in East St. Do not go up Speltham Hill even if advised by SatNav. Capt & Mrs David Hart Dyke 02392 632380 [email protected].

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Urban JungleIn celebration of its 40th anniversary, Marwell Wildlife is bringing Go! Rhinos, a world class mass public art event, to the streets and parks of Southampton. For 10 weeks throughout this summer (13th July – 22nd September), rhino sculptures will inhabit the streets of Southampton, showcasing the wealth of artistic talent in the area, while highlighting the significant conservation threat facing wild rhinos and how the Southampton business community can make a difference.

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Down on the FarmManor Farm Country Park has been a working farm for over 600 years. With historic buildings and barns, you can also enjoy a variety of animals, watch traditional farm machinery at work and take a peek into the old privy. Here’s August’s events (B = Booking Essential, £ means not free:

Sun 4th Aug, 10am - The Last StrawA day of straw crafts including corn dollies and Skep making (bee homes!)organised by the Fareham & District Bee Keepers Association. Normal farm admission.

Tues 10th Aug, 7.45pm - Bats in the BelfryAn evening talk and walk presented by Hampshire Bat Group. Spot the bats emerging from their daytime roosts into our churchyard and learn more about these fascinating creatures. B/£

Mon 12th Aug – Mon 16th Sep, 10am – Fresh Produce and Craft Sale

Tues 6th Aug, 10am and 2pm – BushcraftBrush up on your survival skills by coming along to the Bushcraft activities, meeting at Acorns. B/£.

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DOCTORSNHS Direct (24hr helpline) 0845 4647Acorn Medical, Church Lane, Curdridge 01489 782488Fareham Health Centre 01329 823456Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham 01329 280887Hemming & Partners, 01489 892288Lower Lane, Bishop’s Waltham West Meon Surgery, 01730 829666Doctor's Lane, West Meon Wickham Group Surgery, 01329 833121Station Road, Wickham

LIBRARYBishop’s Waltham Library, Bank Street, 0845 603 5631www.hants.gov.uk/library/bishopswalthamMon/Thur: Closed, Tue: 2pm – 7pm, Wed/Fri: 10am – 5pm, Sat: 9.30am – 1pmWickham Square Mobile Library, every Wed 9:20 to 12:20Knowle Village Mobile Library, first Friday of the month, 10:45 to 11:45

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About our Speaker Steven Blofield is a highly qualified Financial & Estate Planner and has been helping his clients for over a decade. Steven is a popular local speaker, who can explain complex financial issues in an easy to understand and entertaining way. He is also proud to be the financial expert columnist for the Meon Valley News and the Chichester Observer.

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