Alresford Forum Magazine Issue 52

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05 dates for your diary06 your letters and emails07 Alresford recreation centre08 Alresford Greening campaign - the road Ahead. 'hello Pud-swan' by Bryan Beggs. Perins community sports college10 sun hill Junior school news column12 Alresford town council reports14 Alresford Watercress festival 201116 useful Information18 clubs and societies20 church services and news21 Alresford surgery news. Butterfly conservation22 cairo...and some links with hampshire23 Alresford chamber of commerce24 A celebration of toys - Alresford toy museum for a day. hampshire Artists co-operative show 2011.26 KIds charity. on the verge. situations offered.28 recipe of the month - milk tart30 Alresford music festival 201131 Watercress - healthy Wonder food32 Parent and child34 hampshire mum - A bridge too far36 march Walk38 Parking40 sunbeams sure start childrens centre. healthy mid life crisis.42 Activity corner

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Every Tuesday, Wednesday and ThursdayZumba Classes Alresford Community Centre (Tuesdays 6.45pm; 8.15 pm to be added after Easter), Bishops Sutton Village Hall (Wednesdays 7.45 pm), and Ropley Village Hall (Thursdays 1.45 pm) Daytime (£4), evening (£5). For further details contact Sue Russell on [email protected] or visit www.zumba-around-winchester.com orTel: 07947410394

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 4th March Alresford Art SocietyAnne Chadwick demonstrates Pastel Portraits with a modelat The ARC, Alresford, at 2.30pm. Members free, visitors £2. For information contact 01962 736751 or email: [email protected]

Saturday 5th MarchAuction Perins School Hall, Alresford.Lots to be brought in at 9.30am. Viewing from 12.30pm. Auction 2pmItems to include jewellery, small pieces of furniture, paintings,and old toys, collectables.Contact: Claire 01962734941 or Bob 01962733475

Saturday 5th March Ropley Tennis Club Barn DanceYou are invited not to play a set but dance a set at the Ropley Tennis Club Barn Dancewith local band and professional caller from 6.30 until 10.30 in Ropley Village Hall. Adults £15. Children under16 £10. Please bring a bottle and a salad or a pudding. For tickets contact Mary Flatt 772419 [email protected] village tennis.

Saturday 5th MarchPassion: A Study DayThe United Church10am – 3.15pm, Jewry StreetWinchester, SO23 8RZAn informal study day in preparation for Southern Voices’ performance of Bach’s

St Matthew Passion on 9 April led by musician, priest and the choir’s musical director, Canon Charles Stewart. Tickets: £10 (no concessions). Book via www.southernvoices.co.uk

Sunday 6th March Nearly New Sale / Baby & Toddlers Toys & Clothes.from 10.00 - 12.30pm Itchen Abbas & Avington Village Hall, SO21 1BQ. For more info or to hire a table call Sam on 07920 527 699, or email [email protected]

Saturday 12th MarchFairtrade FortnightThere will be a coffee morning and sale of tradecraft goods from 10am - 12pm in the John Pearson Hall. Come and support small farmers across the world in this countrywide promotion of fair trade. Further information from Sue Greenway 01962 732406.

Wednesday 16th March Forget Me Not Clothes Sale9am – 5pm. Alresford Community Centre. You’re invited to another sale of high quality pre-owned clothes.‘New’ selection of beautiful spring season wear at amazing value. 10% of all profits to Naomi House. Contact: Katie 07771 855912 if you also have anything to sell. See you there!

Thursday 17th March Alresford & District Community Association Annual General Meeting 8pm at The Town Hall Non members welcome.

Saturday 19th March Jumble Sale Christy Hall, Old AlresfordFrom 11.00am. Elliot’s fund raising event to help fund an Environmental Studies trip to Belize. Please support by donating jumble, also by coming along to browse and buy. To arrange collection of jumble call 01962 735913 or e-mail:[email protected] or bring along to the hall on the day. As a thank you for your support money raised is to be shared with a charity and Winchester Night Shelterhas been chosen to benefit.

Sunday 20th MarchA Celebration of Toys Alresford Community Centre

Popular toys of the last 80 years. 10.30am - 4.30pm. Refreshments all day. Adults £2.50 child £1.50 family (2+2) £7.00. For further details contact: 01962 733475www.alresford-toy-museum.org.uk

Sunday 20th MarchOpen GardenBramdean House, Bramdean. 6-acre garden on chalk, famous for mirror-image herbaceous borders. Carpets of bulbs, especially snowdrops, in the spring. 1-acre kitchen garden. 2pm - 4pm. Entry £4. Plants for sale. Teas.

Wednesday 23rd March National Trust Winchester Association'Britain’s Lost Cities' a talk byGavin Stamp, architectural historian, television presenter and author of many books on architectural subjects including most recently ‘Lost Victorian Britain’. At Guildhall Conference Chamber, Winchester from 7.30pm. Tickets £10 - seats unreserved. For tickets please contact: Elisabeth Wicks Tel: 01962 862510. 1, Fairdown Close, Winchester S023 0JU

Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th MarchRopley Dramatic Society are staging 'Party Piece' A comedy by Richard Harris. Curtain-up 8.00pm in Ropley Village Hall. Tickets £7.00 (£5.00 concessions) and are available from 01962 773256.

Friday 25th March Party Night with Live Cuban Band 'Lido 66'From 7.30 - 10.30pm at Winchester Discovery Centre. Enjoy a night of true Cuban ambience and dance the night away to the hot rhythms of "Lido 66" whilst sipping sangria! Bar open for the entire night! Tickets: £12/£15 on the nightconcessions availableContact Silvia & Max on 01256 389 275 www.salsaysol.co.uk

Saturday 26th March Girlguiding Alresford District Friends Of Guiding are holding a 'Beetle Drive' and raffle in The John Pearson Hall, 7.00 for 7.30pm. Tickets are £7.50 to include a fish and chip supper. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Help us raise funds for local Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. For tickets call Debbie

Pennells 01962 735023 or Jo Curtis 01962 733629 e-mail:- [email protected]

Saturday 26th March Family Fun Afternoonat Sun Hill Infant School If you have a child aged 4-11 years who has any kind of additional needs, please come and join us at Sun Lane, Alresford from 2pm-4pm. Telephone 01962732632 or email the school office via our website to reserve a place.

Saturday 26th March Cherry Tree Children’s SaleFrom 9am until 12 noon at Alrebury Park, Alresford. Café serving tea, coffee, cakes and juice. Lots of good quality children’s clothes, toys and baby equipment for sale as well as cakes and many other things. Tables available at £10 each call Claire 07977 167 302. In aid of Cheriton Cherry Tree Pre School.

Saturday 2nd April The Cheriton Singers present their Spring Concert featuring John Stainer’s - The Crucifixion At 7.30pm in St. Michael’s Church, Cheriton. Tickets £10.00 (including glass of wine and light refreshments in the Village Hall afterwards) available from Cheriton Village Stores (01962 771751), Flower Pots Inn and Paul Hellard & Co., East Street, Alresford. There will also be a retiring collection for the Winchester Night Shelter.

Friday 8th April The Rotary Club Of Alresford presents: Probably Mid Hampshire’s Charity Quiz of The YearStarts at 7.30pm at Itchen Abbas Village Hall. Tickets £10 each (or £60 per table of six) to include supper. Licensed bar and raffle. Seasonal prizes! Book early Tel: Keith Pluthero 01962 886572 or email: [email protected]

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on top of other bins in the street. So we sort, they do not and so it all goes off to land fill anyway. Like Gill I could go on; well I will.

How come just a short distance away East Hants have a better system of bins and boxes so lots of stuff can be collected and more easily sorted? Please Winchester can we have a glass collection? Silver paper and foil? Batteries. Yes I know they can be taken to the local re-cycling BUT do we get around to it with busy lives?

Who honestly organises their day off around visiting the tip with their bottles and foil? We have enough bottles stacked up to make a very pretty wall and enough foil to insulate the loft, let alone the pile of batteries merrily leaking away in the box.So now perhaps we could all agree with Bill Bryson who advocates a deposit on cans and bottles. This certainly would encourage more folk to actually take their stuff to get money back. Crikey, we could start a fund to build that swimming pool we all want with the stuff we don't want. Sorted!N C

Dear EditorI am writing in relation to the article 'Recycling Rant ' in Issue 51 page 11.

Our house also has a green monster threatening to provoke discussion and sometimes discord between us. Yes, our wheelie bin has become an object not of desire but derision.

Being of a green disposition I try very hard to use the green bin for as much as possible. However, like Gill, I find it accepts less than it rejects.

My husband does not understand this and, because he aims to please, just chucks every used pot and package into the green meanie. This leaves me to either remember to sort through it before it is re-cycling week (incidentally does any one else have to wait and see which bin the rest of the street has wheeled out to know which week it is?)or watch him like a hawk every time he goes near the bin and inform him that if he puts that yoghurt pot or Christmas wrapping PAPER in our bin the whole truck load will go to landfill. How annoying it is that we sort through and then see forbidden articles perched

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Two ex-students from Perins School have won Winchester District

Sports Awards. The Awards, organised by the Winchester District Sport and Physical Activity Alliance, are to publicly recognise endeavour and achievement in various nominated sporting categories.

J a m i e C h a r l t o n Little, who left Perins last summer, was named Junior Sports Person

of the Year 2010. His major achievements included playing rugby as the starting hooker for England U16 1st XV in matches against Wales and Italy in the Four Nations Festival in Rome during the Easter holidays of 2010. He also played nationally for London and the South East, regionally for Hampshire and locally for Perins School and Winchester Rugby Club.

Rorie Whybro, head of PE at Perins said, “Jamie’s incredible achievements were the well-deserved fruit of tremendous hard work over the past 5 years. His commitment to skill development and physical conditioning were invaluable to making him the number one U16 hooker in England.”

Rosie Tugwell was named V o l u n t e e r of the Year. Rosie is a former Perins pupil

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Topics on the agenda for discussion might include:· Local food · Community energy · Sustainable fish· Alresford in transition

A very short AGM will be held at 8:35pm while the rest of the evening will be devoted to inspiring discussions on the actions to be taken in Alresford.

The meeting is themed around the way forward for the community, with

the emphasis on discussing the future direction of the Alresford Greening Campaign.

Free drinks and food will be provided - please do invite anyone who would like to join to attend the meeting.

The meeting will start at 7:30pm the doors will be open from 7:15pm onwards. There will be the opportunity to take part in 'Low Carbon' games, look at displays and listen to informative talks on climate change and how we can all club together to help the community meet the

Alresford Greening campaign - the road AheadEVERYONE IS INVITED TO THIS IMPORTANT

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'hello Pud-swan'by Bryan Beggs

Naomi House Children’s Hospice in Hampshire, as reported last

month, has benefitted to the tune of £3000 from the newly published storybook for children by Andover author Bryan Beggs. ‘Hello Pud-Swan’ [a three-part set] is a story with a difference, which aims to capture the imagination of readers aged from 7 – 10 years, in an INTERACTIVE and EDUCATIONAL way. Topics

of geographical, historical, scientific and cultural interest are woven into the storyline, as are the 7, 8 and 9 times mathematical tables!

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.Tel: 01264 365190

(England U18 Development Squad) and sports leader at Perins, Rosie has worked tirelessly to develop rugby (boys and girls) at Perins and in the local community (Alresford Rugby Club) since leaving. Rosie has qualified as an RFU Level 1 coach and as an RFU Level 1 referee to enhance her expertise and add to the support she is able to offer.

The Alresford RFC minis section (Sunday mornings) was established last year and Rosie’s expertise, commitment and excellent manner with children has been an important contributor to the section expanding to a phenomenal 70+ in 12 months. So impressive have her sessions with the minis been that she is regularly asked to take training for the men’s 1st XV on Tuesday evenings.

Rosie helps at Perins on Thursdays (Y7s), Fridays after school (girls) and Saturday mornings (Y7s). Her support with coaching and refereeing has had a significant impact on the quality of training and quantity of games available to teams, and the impact of her commitment is that a record number of year 7 boys (50) and girls (40) from all years have been regularly involved in rugby.

Rosie’s humour and expertise make her incredibly popular with all that are coached by her. She has impacted on the life of numerous people in the Alresford community.

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work with Hampshire Outdoor Learning, exploring food production throughout the farming year.

Sun Hill Junior School’s motto is Success and Harmony and these special words are very important to us because they guide everything that we do. Last summer, we worked with a local artist, Lynne Waylen, to design a mural that represented success and harmony. Every child in the school contributed to the design and created a piece of the clay work that went to make up the final mural.

We do hope that you will enjoy hearing about our fabulous school over the next few months!

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Our next event is the amazing Year 4 production about Ancient Egypt, entitled A Glint of Gold and the next edition of the newspaper will feature an article about the Year 5 visit to West Tisted Manor Farm. This is an exciting opportunity to

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SUn LAnE FootpAtHWork should have been completed on the pedestrian improvements to Sun Lane Bridge by the time you read this. Some confusion arose regarding the parking bay on the Nursery Road side of the bridge. This was not a fundamental part of the project but it was understood that a current Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) stipulated that there should not be parking bays at this location and it was therefore proposed to remove the bay. It turned out that there was not an existing TRO and so the work has been completed without the removal of the parking bay. However, WCC may well initiate a consultation process regarding the removal of the bay in the future.

MARCH 2011 MEEtInGSMarch 1st Full Council - 7.30pm ARC. March 15thAnnual Town Meeting7.30pm ARCGuest Speaker Peter Pooley ‘Learning to Love Localism’March 16th Planning - 7.30pm ARCMarch 23rd Recreation - 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.

Recreation Ground. Situated near the Skate Park the shelter is equipped with blue tooth and solar lighting.

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The Street Lighting project is now nearing completion and as a result Hampshire County Council will be taking over all but four of the remaining street lights in Alresford, previously the responsibility of the Town Council. As well as significantly reducing our annual expenditure these lights will now be taken into HCC’s ongoing improvement program, avoiding capital expenditure by the Town.

VIEwSIf you have a view or an issue that you wish to express to the Council please call or write to:-New Alresford Town Council, Town Offices, Alresford Recreation Centre, The Avenue, Alresford SO24 9EP. Telephone No. 01962 732079e m a i l : s k a v a n a g h @newalresfordtc.org.uk

pARkInG Discussions are well advanced with Winchester City Council (WCC) to provide a full-time traffic warden (Civil Enforcement Officer) to manage parking in Alresford. Hopefully, from the beginning of April this will give the town a dedicated CEO which should improve parking availability, particularly in the town centre.

pLAy EqUIpMEntNew play equipment has been installed in both Arlebury Park and Sun Hill Recreation Grounds. After consultation with residents it became clear that there was insufficient toddler equipment in the play grounds. Arlebury Park now has a long boat and a toddlers’ activity circle comprising of stepping stones, zig zag beams and a wobbly slatted bridge. At Sun Hill there is now a wooden train and carriage together with a net-wall. The new equipment for Stratton Bates will be installed once the area dedicated to play equipment has been enlarged, which is planned for April this year.

nEw HI-tECH SHELtERFollowing discussions with the local police and youth associations, a new shelter has been installed on Arlebury Park

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Appearing next month on the 6th April

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Tickets to Alresford residents are £5 on the door.

To book your meeting or event contact the office or outside of

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Now in its 8th year, the watercress Festival has three very simple aims: to promote Alresford and its wealth of independent businesses and local food producers to a wider audience, to raise

awareness of watercress and its properties and to provide a fantastic event for Alresford and the wider community to enjoy.

‘Local community’ is at the very heart of this non-commercial festival. “those organising the festival are all local residents, local business men and women, local groups and local public figures who give their time voluntarily to help plan and run it, and to ensure that it remains a community-focused event,” says the festival’s Chairman John Cattle, “and we are proud to provide a fun event which is for the benefit of the whole town.”

the Festival’s principal sponsor is the watercress Alliance, formed from the Uk’s three leading watercress companies; Vitacress, Alresford Salads and the watercress Company. Additional sponsorship, programme advertising, trade stand fees and car parking fees all allow the watercress Festival to be self funding on a not-for-profit basis. Local groups help significantly on the day with marshalling car-parks, marshalling the event, setting up and clearing down.

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with every town now trying to stage its own festival to boost its economy, the watercress Festival is not only well established and well attended, its unique theme of watercress makes it stand out from the crowd. with 15,000 programmes distributed in the two months before the big day itself, a national pR campaign run by the watercress Alliance and the marketing support of the Mid Hants Railway and Hampshire Farmers Markets, the watercress Festival now proudly attracts 12,000 visitors to the Alresford streets.

with a huge food and drink market including 50 Hampshire Farmers’ Market traders, a craft market, children’s activity area and petting farm, celebrity cookery demonstrations, watercress farm tours, the watercress Cavalcade procession through the town and performances throughout the day from musicians, Morris Men and local children, it’s a great FREE day out for everyone!

If you would like to know more about the watercress Festival or volunteer your time to get involved with this fantastic community event please visit:www.watercressfestival.org or email [email protected]

PLANNING FOR THE 2011 ALRESFORD WATERCRESS FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY 15TH MAY IS ALREADY WELL UNDERWAY AND THE ORGANISERS ARE EAGER TO MAKE IT THE BEST FESTIVAL YET

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

Royal Hampshire County HospitalWinchester, HampshireTel: 01962 863535

North Hants HospitalBasingstoke, HampshireTel: 01256 473202

Alton Community HospitalAlton, HampshireTel: 01420 82811

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

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

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

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

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

Wessex PharmacyBroad Street, Alresford. Tel: 01962 732445

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

Alresford Police Station Opening Hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

emerGency serVIces

Citizens Advice Bureau Outreach Service

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

toWn / VIllAGe hAllsWinchester City Council City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJwww.winchester.gov.ukTel: 01962 840222

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

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

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

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18 clubs & societies

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

Alresford Historical and Literary SocietyMeetings 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 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.

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

The Alresford Ladies GroupMeet for fun and friendship on the second Thursday each month in the John Pearson Hall at 7.30pm. We have a varied programme of walks, talks, trips out and social evenings. Please come along and join us, or for more information call 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 www.alresford-twinning.org.uk or call Jean on Tel: 01962 733131

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

Alton Model Railway GroupMeet on Tuesdays 8-10pm at theScout Hut, Anstey Park, Alton. All welcome. All ranges of scales and guages. If you would like more info visit: www.altonmrg.co.uk

CluBs & soCIetIes sPoRts CluBs

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

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

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

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

Karate Club Tel: 01420 [email protected]

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

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

Alresford Rugby Clubwww.alresfordrfc.org [email protected]

Alresford Tennis ClubHoward Lewis - Tel: 01962 733818

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

Alresford Badminton Club The Club plays on Wednesday evenings from 7-10pm at Perins Sports Hall. New for this season pay-and-play for £4 per evening, all levels welcome. For further information please call Mark Emmerson: Tel: 01962 736123

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

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

Alresford Netball Club 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 Richard or Rob on 01962 735681

A.C.T.S - Alresford Community Theatre SocietyWe are always looking for new members to ensure the continued success of our local theatre group. If you are interested in becoming involved, either on stage or behind the scenes. Contact Debbie on: 01962 732055 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.alresford.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. Brenna: 01962 793088 [email protected]

Lace Makers Margaret Fowkes, Cranford Cottage, Lanham Lane, Winchester Tel: 01962 861320

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

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

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

Salsa y Sol - Salsa West Coast Swing, Zumba(R)Salsa: Monday: 7.30 – 10.30pmWinchester Discovery Centre Tuesday: 8.00 – 10.30pm Preston Candover Village Hall West Coast SwingThursday: 8.30 – 10.00pmRiver Park Leisure Centre, WinchesterZumba Dance FitnessMonday: 5.30 – 6.30pmWinchester Discovery CentreThursday: 7.30 – 8.15pmRiver Park Leisure Centre, Winchester Friday: 9.15 – 10.15amPreston Candover Village Hall So get ready for a fresh start to your New Year and contact Silvia & Max at Salsa y Sol: Tel: 01256 389 275www.salsaysol.co.uk

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

The Cheriton SingersWe are a community choir who enjoy singing a wide range of music and meet on Thursdays during term time at St Michaesl's Church in Cheriton at 7.45 pm. For details please visit www.cheritonsingers.co.uk or contact Sue White on: Tel: 01962 771796

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

senIoR CItIzens

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

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

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Sunday Services 10.30 Service with créche 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 or 01420 561210 or email: [email protected]. See the website for more. www.newfarmchapel.org.uk

Sunday 6th March08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Parish Communion

Ash Wednesday 9th March10.00 Communion with Ceremonies19.30 Parish Communion with Ceremonies

Sunday 13th March08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Second Sunday Service

Sunday 20th March08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Parish Communion18.00 Sundays @ six

Sunday 27th February08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Parish Communion

Midweek Services14.00 Every Monday: Prayer time12.00 Tuesday - Friday: Midday Prayer10.00 Every Friday: Holy Communion08.30 Every Saturday: Quiet Communion

Parish Office01962 733545www.stjohnsalresford.org.uk

st. John the BaptistNew Alresford

Methodist ChurchNew Alresford

Sunday 6th March09.30 Holy Communion18.00 Old Alresford Cottage Service

Sunday 13th February10.30 Parish Communion

Sunday 20th February09.30 Parish Communion

Sunday 27th February09.30 Parish Communion Midweek services09.00 Every Thursday: Holy Communion at Old Alresford Place

st. Mary the virginOld Alresford

Every Sunday11.00 Mass

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

Sunday 6th March10.00 First Sunday and Baptism

Ash Wednesday 9th March07.30 Communion with Ceremonies

Sunday 13th March08.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 20th March10.00 Parish Communion

Sunday 27th March10.00 Mattins

st.PetersOvington

Sunday 6th March11.00 All Age Worship


Sunday 20th March11.00 Morning Prayer


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

upper Itchen Benefice

Sunday 6th March10.00 Bramdean Benefice Communion and Sunday School Ash Wednesday 9th March07.30 Chertion Ash Wednesday Liturgy

Sunday 13th March08.30 Beauworth Holy Communion09.30 Cheriton Parish Communion11.00 Cheriton Shout Out!11.00 Bramdean Holy Communion11.00 kilmeston Family Service11.00 tichborne Childrens Sunday Club

Sunday 20th March08.30 tichborne Holy Communion09.30 Cheriton Themed Service09.30 Beauworth Holy Communion11.00 Hinton Prayer and Praise

Sunday 27th March09.30 Cheriton Parish Communion and Sunday School11.00 Bramdean Morning Worship11.00 kilmeston Holy Communion18.30 tichborne Evensong

First Sunday of Month11.00 Mattins

Second Sunday11.00 Holy Communion

Third Sunday18.00 Evensong

Fourth Sunday11.00 Child friendly service

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21health & Beauty


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Butterfly Conservation is running a half price offer on their website

during March for anyone wishing to buy gift membership for Mothering Sunday on 3 April. Obviously the gift membership can be purchased for other reasons too – like just introducing a friend or loved one to the joys of butterflies (and moths). Visit www.butterfly-conservation.org.

Membership of Butterfly Conservation helps to safeguard British butterflies and moths in many ways, from running nature reserves to undertaking research in to ways to help to stabilise butterfly populations. So if you have a Mum who loves butterflies here is a lasting present. Members receive a beautiful colour magazine three times a year and can participate in a variety of local events.

I do hope lots of you will come along to Magdalen Hill Down, Butterfly Conservation's local nature reserve, on Wednesday 20th April on a walk to see acres of cowslips and, given a sunny day, early spring butterflies like Green Hairstreak. Meet at 10.30am in the car park opposite Magdalen Hill cemetery on the B3404 Alresford Rd into Winchester. All welcome. Next walk Wednesday 4th May and each first Wednesday in the month up to and including 7th September. Meet as 20th April.

For details of other butterfly walks April onwards & information on butterflies in Hampshire visit www.hantsiow-butterflies.org.uk or contact Lynn Fomison on 01962 772251

need to be completed 10 days before you travel for them to be effective. It is therefore important to consider this in good time. Please complete one of our travel questionnaires straight away, available from the surgery or from our web site. We do not give any advice or book appointments before the questionnaire has been delivered to us. Some vaccinations are not available under the NHS and these will be charged for.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Re-opening Monday 4th AprilWe are please to announce that CAB will re-open here at the beginning of April from 1-3 pm. Appointments must be pre-booked by calling their centre on 01962 848000.

APPOINTMENTSWe apologise that it has been difficult to book appointments over the last few weeks. Late December and January were exceptionally busy period and despite more appointments being available than ever before we have been under pressure. Over a two week period in the middle of January we saw 300 more patients than for the same period in January 2010. We hope that by the time you are reading this things will have returned to normal and we will be offering a responsive service as usual. If you have comments or suggestions you might like to attend our Patients Forum which meets regularly. Next meeting on Tuesday 10th May at 2.00pm.

IDENTIFICATION OF NEW PATIENTS AND TEMPORARY RESIDENTS The Department of Health have asked us to obtain identification from patients wishing to be seen at the surgery. This has been introduced to combat increasing levels of identity fraud and use of NHS services by people who are not entitled to do so. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. People over 16 wishing to register will be asked to provide photographic proof of identity (eg passport, drivers licence, ID card) and a document confirming their address (eg utility bill, tenancy agreement, mortgage document).

NEW PRACTICE NURSEWe are pleased to announce that Carol Bowerman will be joining the team in March. TRAVEL VACCINATIONSWhen booking your summer holidays please do think about whether any vaccinations may be necessary. It should be quite clear from the travel company web sites or through their agents if any are recommended. It may take three to six months to complete some courses of vaccination and they usually

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Butterfly conservationLOOKING FOR A MOTHER'S DAY PRESENT WITH A DIFFERENCE?

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The AGM will be held in early May this year (a date is yet to be set) but please keep your eyes peeled for your invitation to this annual event.

ADVERITISING SPACEFree vacancy advertising space to all members. Please remember that all Chamber of Commerce members have free vacancy advertising space on the Chamber of Commerce website. Email any vacancies you may have to [email protected]

AlRESfoRD bAG foR lIfE 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 £3.50 each.

PlEASE SuPPoRT uSIf 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] for more information.

Collated & Written by Liz Brown – Chamber Secretary

What are we doing as a Chamber about the crime in

Alresford? After a very useful meeting with Chief Inspector Baxter of the Hampshire Constabulary a regular two monthly meeting has been arranged for the Chamber of Commerce & Sergeant Amanda Smith of the Alresford police force. Any views of members should be channeled through to the Chamber or email:[email protected] & these will be put forward at the meetings. The first meeting will be on Wednesday 16th March 2011. We will also be having twice yearly meetings with Chief Inspector Baxter to thrash out any severe crime issues.

ThANk you!A very big thank you to Angela Graham of The Swan Hotel for hosting such a wonderful ‘Chamber Chat’ on Thursday 17th February 2011.

ADVERTISINGDue to popular demand it has been decided that the Chamber will advertise via email on behalf of members on allocated months, the suggested months are; April, July, October & January but only if Chamber members receive a preferential offer/discount. Please forward any advertising you have to [email protected]

MEMbERShIP RENEwAlMembership renewal is due at the end of March 2011

AGM

should be spent in enhancing the facilities already existing in Enham for the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers.

In 1969 a veteran of that battle, a former major in the Royal Signals, the Rev’d. Leslie Pettifer was appointed priest to the adjacent parish of Knights Enham and it became his earnest desire to create a permanent memorial in Enham Alamein village, to his World War II comrades... the little church of St. George’s was the result. It is of modest proportions and appearance on the outside, but to enter it, is to enter into a shrine dedicated to a precise moment in our nation’s history. It is most tastefully furnished [the woodwork produced in the workshops of Enham by the comrades of the fallen] and every item has a story to tell. All around on the walls and in the stained glass of the windows are the shield badges of the units that fought in the battle, and every year on the Sunday nearest to the date of the battle [23rd October] there is held a service and memorial parade. The church has limited opening hours so for details it is best to contact the Andover Tourist Information Office [01264-324320], who can provide a contact number. The village also possesses two sets of wrought iron gates, which used to frame the entrance to the Alamein Club in Cairo.

Brian Beggs

Of course when one thinks of Egypt, perhaps what comes

immediately to mind are visions of the pyramids seemingly floating on an early morning desert mist, or the mighty Nile flowing serenely to the sea flecked with the dhows, their outstretched sails grasping for a gentle breeze. Alternatively, we might think of the great Suez Canal, opened in 1869... Did you know that today it is three times deeper than its original eight metres, and with its access channels has been extended from 102 miles to 120 miles in length? It was, of course the subject of the Suez Crisis of 1956 when for a very short while our country, with France and Israel went to war with the Republic of Egypt in a vain attempt to maintain our control of it.

However, it was during the Second World War [on 23rd October1942] that our Eighth Army won the victory in Egypt at El Alamein which was so crucial, and many can probably recall the words of Winston Churchill, who wrote ‘... it may almost be said before Alamein we never had a victory. After Alamein we never had a defeat.’ This is where the link to Hampshire is discovered, for just to the north of Andover is the village that had its name changed from Enham to Enham Alamein... why? Because in gratitude for their deliverance from the German armies the citizens of Cairo and the Egyptian government sent £225,000 to our country, and it was decided that the money

cairo...and some links with hampshireWITH CAIRO MUCH IN THE NEWS RECENTLY IT MIGHT BE OF INTEREST TO REFLECT ON ITS LINKS WITH OUR COUNTY.

COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS FOR ALRESFORD 2011

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purchased and exchanged for a piece of artwork of choice.

The Co-operative is a member of the Art Council’s ‘Own Art’ Scheme which is designed to make buying contemporary works of art available to everyone. Customers can borrow up to £2,000, or as little as £100, and pay back the loan in 10 monthly, interest free, instalments.

Please ask about the scheme in the gallery where the staff will be happy to answer all your questions. For more information please visit their website www.ownart.org.uk

Why not come along to the Selborne Gallery and look at the new exciting and original work. Each day one of the artists will be in attendance

during opening hours. The exhibition will continue until 6th April 2011 with the Gallery being open from 11am until 5pm Tuesday until Sunday each week. Closed on Mondays.

For more information, please contact Selborne Gallery on 01420 511347.

The Hampshire Artists’ C o - o p e r a t i v e ’ s Exhibition opened on

on Saturday 29th January 2011 at Selborne Gallery, The Plestor, Selborne.

During this exhibition the Gallery will be featuring guest artist Sally Cantan. Sally began her career as a marine biologist and has always been intrigued by the colours and forms found in nature which inspire her work. Sally works with the organic medium of wood from Majorcan olive groves and copper that is formed and enamelled with layers of powdered glass to produce random patterns and shapes which form beautiful and unique sculptures.

The members of the Co-operative have produced hundreds of new items both large and small including contemporary jewellery, felt-work, sculpture, painting, drawing, pottery, glassware, textiles, with prices starting at £10. Gift vouchers may be

Starkeddle, Dinky Toys, Corgi and Spot-on Cars, Meccano by Frank Paine. Other toys include Toy Shops and Post Office sets from the 50’s and 60’s. Upstairs will be a Lone Star toy collection by Clive Gehle, Lego from the 60’s including Shop display models, Betta Bilda. Bayko and other construction sets by Adam Heeley. Toy boats and Miniature Ships by Ashley Barton, Buses, Jigsaws, Airfix Sets by Steve Knight and early Airfix by Tony Warring, Live Steam toys by Owen Roberts will also warm up the hall. John Howitt will be displaying his fantastic collection of Tudor Rose toys

In addition a new Forts and Castle display by Allen Hinckling plus Soldiers, Britains Zoo and Farm by Adam Heeley and Britains Floral Garden and Mettoy tin buildings, Pelham puppets, Dave Angell’s Jump Jockey will be there for visitors to race the Alresford Grand National. Plus lots more. There will also be a few sales tables selling old toys. Light refreshments all day and a Children’s quiz. Admission Adults £2.50 Child £1.50 Family (2+2) £7. Open 10.30am – 4.30pm.

For Further details contact Bob Leggett on 01962 733475 or visit www.alresford-toy-museum.org.uk

Collector Bob Leggett sets up his fourth Toy Museum for a Day

from 10.30am - 4.30pm at Alresford Community Centre.

It will be similar format as previous years with some exciting new collections. Almost all the toys on display were built in Britain during the golden age of post war manufacture. Favourites such as Tri-ang Toys by Paul Spooner and a BBC Watch with Mother Collection from Carol Spooner will bring back many happy memories. A large Sindy Doll collection by Ann Jalili from Winchester plus antique Dolls and Dolls Houses. Kitchen Toys will rekindle the ladies memories of toys from the 50’s and 60’s. Brian Salter will be displaying Bendy Toys. Trains include John Holland’s Hornby O gauge Clockwork, Tom Reeves 1950s OO gauge layout and Dave White’s Tri-ang OO Trains with Arkitex and Minic Motorway. A superb Tri-ang Minic display by Howard

A celebration of toys-Alresford toy museum for a dayALRESFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE WILL BE OVERFLOWING AGAIN WITH VINTAGE TOYS ON SUNDAY 20TH MARCH

ARTISTS’ WINTER SHOW WITH GUEST ENAMELLER SALLY CANTAN

hampshire Artists co-operative show 2011

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and somebody has to lift the Pentland Javelins, after all.

Dickie Prosser (plot 12A) has a well appointed shed and as much of an open door policy as his antique hinges will allow. His home brewing skills are improving weekly, and his stout is coming along nicely. Very nicely indeed. He has achieved, through an unconventional palette of ingredients, a true winter warmer, with an ABV of something between twelve and sixteen percent, depending upon the measurement device employed and the acuity of his senses at the time of measurement. Jolly good stuff in either event. He is, whilst considering the joy an allotment can offer, however, the first of my acquaintance to institute a no smoking policy, but that is entirely understandable under the circumstances and taking into account his recent brush with a flammable situation brought about by the merest moment's inattention: what good fortune it has proved to be that he has a standpipe adjacent. The sautéed marrow was surprisingly tasty, though, for those of you with culinary intent.

And now, forgive me, I must attend to an outbreak of thistles before it becomes unmanageable.

FB

I see the local authority have nailed to our allotment tree a specification for sheds.

Thankfully, those already standing (in my own case, propped), are exempt from this arboreal precision engineering edict. Strange that the powers that be have had the time to give the matter such in-depth consideration, along, I also saw whilst sauntering through the cemetery, with what grave adornment is allowed now; although I do see the reason for not wanting old bits of plastic blowing about the remains of loved ones.

I think the point I was going to make was that there is a rhythm, a flow, a certain neglected glory to a shed which is in accord with the herbal abundance all about it. Nature does not sit well with the perpendicular style (aside from abhorring a vacuum) and I can think of nothing more pleasing than the sight of a robust collection of brambles contriving to save one's shed from complete collapse. Added insulation too, I daresay, for those chill days when one just has to get out of the house, for there is only so much of certain of one's relatives it is reasonable to be expected to tolerate, (well, all of them, actually)

Lee on Solent. Registration is £20 and £100 minimum sponsorship.

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Clos du MarquisFrance on your doorstep

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Pantry and

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MEtHoD

preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat a nine inch deep pie plate with vegetable oil or cooking spray.

In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolks and beat until light and fluffy. Sift in the plain flour, baking powder and salt and stir until well blended.

once blended mix in the vanilla and milk. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks using an electric mixer. Gently fold into the batter and pour the mixture into the prepared pie plate. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and place in a preheated oven.

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the temperature to 180°C. Continue to bake for another 40 to 50 minutes or until the centre is set. to see if your tart has set remove it from the oven and gently jiggle the pie. Serve hot or cold.

mIlK tArtA VERY DELICIOUS WINTER TART, VERY DIFFERENT TO ANY OTHER I HAVE EATEN. MY WIFE BAKED MANY IN SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE COLD MONTHS, BUT IT IS VERY ENJOYABLE IN SUMMER TOO, IF YOU LOVE DESSERTS - GERMAIN, CLOS DU MARQUIS

140g plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups milk

4 egg whites

1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar

75ml butter, melted

1 cup white sugar

4 egg yolks

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31food & drink


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Watercress is a member of the cabbage family

along with other greens such as mustard greens, kale, kohlrabi and turnip greens. Watercress offers similar health benefits as kale and collards and can be used in the same way. Watercress and other cabbage greens are among the most highly nutritious vegetables. They provide an excellent source

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of vitamins B6, C, manganese, and carotenes. Greens in the cabbage family also provide a very good source of fiber, iron, copper, and calcium. In addition, the greens are a very good source of vitamins B1, B2, and E. Greens in the cabbage family have almost three times as much calcium as phosphorus. That is a very beneficial ratio since high phosphorus consumption has been linked to osteoporosis. The high consumption reduces the utilization of calcium and promotes it's excretion. As members of the cabbage family, watercress, kale, collards, mustard greens, kohlrabi and turnip greens contain the same sort of anticancer properties.

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

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

3.4.5 Pre-SchoolMethodist Hall, Jacklyns Lane, Alresford, SO24 9JJ. Taryn Stroud: Tel: 01962 771709

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

Wildflowers Parent Child GroupAt Wildflowers children’s imagination is expanded; their curiosity deepened and their motivation to learn nurtured in nature. Here, children learn effortlessly whilst moving, exploring and using all of their senses, guided by sensitive and engaged educators who support their development of physical, emotional, social and cognitive abilities. From 10.30 am and 12.30 pm in Kilmeston Village Hall. Contact: Helena NilssonTel: +44 (0)1962 [email protected]

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Saturday 5th MarchThe Fish's WishesThe Nuffield Theatre (Studio), Southampton. Performances at 11am and 2pm. A little vegetarian fish who lives in a glass escapes into the airy world to eat bubbles and drink stars from a bowl. Why is the sky blue? What do all the fish say at the bottom of the sea? Where do they keep the salt? Highly interactive philosophical cabaret for ages 3+ from Theatre Lyngo. Cost: £6Telephone: 023 8067 1771

Saturday 12th March Woodcarving for BeginnersAt Westbury Manor Museumat 10:00am. A brief workshop aimed at children and novices - this will give you a taste of woodcarving - the basic principles, handling the tools - and the chance to actually carve something! -Minimum age - 9 years. Places extremely limited, so advance booking essential. sessions start at 10am and 2pm. £3 charge for materials. Cost: £3.00Telephone: 01329 822063

Sunday 27th March Wild About Gardens!At Sir Harold HIllkier Gardensfrom 11am to 4pm. An exciting spring event to launch the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s ‘Open Gardens Programme’ as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. Join in to uncover the Gardens’ wildlife with a day of trails, tours and activities for all ages. Also, find out how to transform your own garden into a wildlife haven. For details contact the Trust’s Wildlife Information Officer on 01489 774406. Free with normal admission. No pre-booking required.Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Members receive half price admission with Membership cards.

Do you have any family events that you would like to see advertised in this column? Please send in your contributions we are always delighted to be able to provide as much news as possible to our readers!

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

Cherry Trees Toddler GroupCheriton Village Hall Weekdays 9.15-12pm Monthly craft activities, playtime and story time for toddlers. Coffee, tea and cakes for the parents. Julia Kimber Tel: 01962 733224

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

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

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

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

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

Sunbeams Childrens CenterAt Sunhill Junior School Sunbeams is here to give children the best possible start in life by supporting mums, dads and anyone caring for children aged 0 to 5 years. Services will be delivered within the centre building and out in the wider community at various venues. Rhyme Time 0 to 2 year olds group at 9.30 - 10am2 to 4 year olds at 10.30 - 11.15amSun Lane, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9NB T: 01962 [email protected]/sunbeams-cc

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]

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At the end of the Christmas holidays whilst sorting through Star II’s school bag, in amongst the debris of misplaced Christmas cards, ‘Fun Camp’ form, and a slightly mangled chocolate tree decoration, I found it:

the ‘Bridge Building Project’ homework sheet to be handed in on January 14th. Use any medium you like, it cheerily suggested - painting, model, photograph... PowerPoint. My heart sank. Oh dear.

Yes, yes, I know I should have been a proper Mother and utilized our many nature rambles over the Yuletide holidays to take photos of all the local bridges, catalogue them chronologically, expound on their usage and then, as an aside, download numerous images of the ‘Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge’ with accompanying time frame video of its construction. But alas, no.

No sooner had Stars I & II thrown their festering school bags into the cupboard at the end of term than they promptly contracted the major lurgi of the season. Thus they spent a week playing who’s the best at impersonating a boiled sweet (red, damp and slightly sticky), lying on the sofa with DVDs numerous, while I administered Calpol and paracetamol ad nauseum. The last thing they wanted was to watch repeats of ‘Mega-Structures’ on Sky or listen to me extolling the virtues of the Golden Gate when they had so little span, attention or otherwise, of their own.

And so it was one January weekend, with the words “Oh my God I’ve forgotten his bridge project,” suspended in the air, that the Husband and Star II cycled off to the local ford, where, fortunately, there are three fine examples of bridges: wooden, foot; river, brick arched; and road, modern concrete. Excellent.

There then followed a quick trip into the local cathedral city, as not only had we run out of printer ink, but paper too. Then another hour was spent cajoling Star II into the ordeal of writing a few words about each bridge. Eventually it was done.

'Everyone’s making a model, Mum.''Err, sorry?''Of their bridges, Freddie’s dad has made a scale model of Tower Bridge out of matches. It’s got a battery so it opens and shuts - that’s SO cool! And Poppy’s dad is one of those arch-i-tec things and he’s made one out of recycled materials that he says will never need painting.'

Right, marvellous.

Mercifully I am the proud owner, thanks to the work in progress that is our new kitchen, of a cardboard mountain that currently sits in our conservatory. I came over all ‘Blue Peter’ and explained to Star II that we would be constructing an aerial view model of the ford encompassing the three bridges, ford, streams, road and surrounding water meadow!

“Out of cardboard?” Star II was unimpressed, announcing he’d help me later but now there were animal programmes on the telly. The combination of his look of mild incredulousness and the fact that it was to be handed in the following day furthered my resolve: I was on a mission to make a model to marvel at.

Without having resorted to the gin, as night fell, I’d finished.'What the hell is that meant to be then Sandra, love?'You know when you can feel your eyes narrow. 'It’s clearly the ford! Look, that’s the footbridge with the stream under and that’s the brick bridge...''It’s the wrong bond love, the bricks are laid like...''Well ANYWAY, that’s the river going under and on through the field, here’s the road with the dual carriage way bridge, and I even put a car on it!''Ummm, so what’s with the white stripes on the blue bit then?''That’s the sun glinting on the clear crystal water, obviously!''Right….Have you actually been to the ford recently, love?'

I remained unabashed. Reassured by the phrase ‘mixed media’ I carefully slid my cardboard, felt tip pen and overly abundant Sellotaped masterpiece into a Marks and Spencer bag for life – no Asda carrier for this baby, oh no!

Thursday 14th dawned. 'Can’t I just put this into my book bag Mum? Do I HAVE to carry it?' I was about to hyperventilate.'What!? No don’t, it will get squashed, it’s delicate!! Carry it carefully PLEASE!'

At this point it occurred to me that this was MY precious piece of homework; despite the fact that Star II had written a sentence about each bridge, he’d had no real input re the model, apart from asking, 'What is it?'

I concluded that I should have been courageous and inspired him to make the model, after all, this entire entire project was an opportunity to show off his artistic talents. Had I failed yet again? The model happily managed to have that home-spun childlike quality to it, more by fault than design, so I didn’t need to feel too ashamed. Or so I thought...

Having alighted from the car outside school, two observations became apparent: one, Star II is, much like his mother, too short for a ‘bag for life’, necessitating it being dragged along the ground, and two, my cardboard offering was woefully inadequate, for all around us huge bits of MDF were being hauled out of cars. Models of viaducts, suspension, cantilever, and road and rail bridges were carefully eased from boots and back seats by loving fathers.

I hurried Star II along, convincing him that he would be late. The last I saw, he was running across the playing field circling the bag for life around his head. Hey ho, such is life.

That night the bridge returned...in pieces and missing a car.

'Good day love?' I nervously inquired.'Yes, ok Mum.''Um ... so….. did your teacher like the model?''Yes, but she said it will be interesting to see what I can make on Bridge Building Day.''Bridge Building Day?''Yes, next Wednesday! You are coming aren’t you? PLEEASE.''Of course I will love.'

Suddenly I heard the voice of Mr Trussler, my art teacher in Year 4, saying 'Could have tried harder...'

HAMPSHIRE MUM TAKES ON THE CHALLENGE OF SCHOOL BRIDGE BUILDING DAY

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For those who tried the Boxing Day and new years Day walks some of this will be familiar, this entire walk is on minor roads.

As usual there are two hostelries and five places for tea and buns depending on time and day. So ok, start in Alresford. park in perins car park and walk out of the back gate on Jacklyns Lane to the cross roads. Here turn left and walk up pound Hill, past the Fire Station, and keep walking straight until you reach the end of the Avenue.

you will need to cross the road here as the pavement runs out but continue going straight, under the old railway bridge and out of Alresford. Again the pavement will run out so cross the road (A31) again and walk up the hill until, yes you’ve guessed it, the pavement finishes. Cross the road again and take the road signed to the ‘Bush’ and ovington, walk round the bends and down the long steep hill. Along the bank of the river to your left there may be snowdrops out.Continue straight and you will come to the Bush a head of you, rest awhile here if you must! If not follow the road and it will take you up a slight incline into the village of ovington. take the next road right to Avington.

this road is narrow in parts and winds up hill and down for about 2 miles. there are lovely views over towards Itchen Abbas; beautiful houses dotted here and there, sheep, horses and cattle obviously but also, maybe, some Lamas.keep to the road and you will pass. Avington golf course on your left, just past here you will come to a little t – junction on a sharp bend, turn right.

If you tackled the ‘new years walk’ you’ll find this next section familiar. walk past the front of Avington park on your left and continue up and over the hump back bridge; remember the waterfall. Follow the road past the church and you’ll come to another t –junction, cross over the road to the ‘trout’. If you’re not pausing here, with the pub facing you, turn to your left and follow the pavement round past the village hall. Follow the bend round to the right, the road takes

you under the old railway bridge.

now you have a long stretch of roughly 3 miles, so walk up the hill and follow the road round to the right and just keep going, ignore the first road turning to your right. Again there are a couple of lovely houses along this road and open farm land all around you, just keep going until you come to the second road turning to your right. It does seem quite a way.

take this road to the right but pause here for a moment as it’s a lovely view down the hill. walk to the bottom of the hill and you will find the pretty thatched cottages of Abbotstone and a triangle of grass. Follow the road to the left keeping the cottages on your left, walk over the stream and up the hill. Another long stretch now, keep to the road for about 2 and a bit miles, again ignore the first road turning to your right.once past this first road right you will start to drop down hill past the salad growing farm and the watercress beds to your right.

Just past the cress beds and before the road crosses the stream, there is a little gravel drive on your right, turn down here and walk around the front of the white ‘Fulling Mill’ and yes look at the river here, why wouldn’t you ?

once over the bridge turn immediately left with the river on your left and follow the path to its end. Here there is a tar-Mac lane,’Ladywell Lane’ follow this until you meet the t-junction with ‘Mill Hill’, turn right and you will find yourself at the bottom of Broad Street back in Alresford.

walk up Broad Street, here you’ll have the choice of the ‘Courtyard tea Rooms’ or ‘Carocoli’ for tea and buns or turn right at the top of Broad Street and walk down west Street where either ‘Heidi’s’ , ‘Mange 2’ or ‘tiffin’s’ await you also.

At the bottom of west Street you’ll find the cross roads where you started, turn left and then first right into perins car park.

THIS ONE IS A BIT OF A MARCH! ROUGHLY 9 MILES OR SO, DON’T GET ANXIOUS ABOUT THE DISTANCE, JUST ENJOY.

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Whenever you plan an excursion - be it shopping, the school run, to get a train, going to the cinema or, heaven help us, to the airport - it’s parking that is the major concern.

We don’t even ask ourselves ‘will we get parked?’ any more, safe in the knowledge that unless we leave at the crack of dawn, or add an unreasonable amount of time on to our journey, we won’t. Sharp intakes of breath are followed by the sage-like pronouncements of those in the know: “You’re leaving when? Well, you’ll never get parked.”

But we’re sensible, realising that if journeying beyond a ten mile radius (sometimes less) of Alresford, we will encounter major traffic and parking problems, so expeditions are tailored accordingly i.e. if it’s a bank holiday we don’t go at all, unless divorce is seriously being contemplated.

That’s the reality of the parking phenomenon, it irritates us beyond all measure but we accept it…until it comes to our own home town.

Now it is unrealistic to think that the government would wake up to the fact we are an island fast running out of space and that there are probably enough cars here to keep us all going for ever without importing any more. Of course there is immense revenue to be made from cars; the purchasing of new vehicles partly being sustained by our image-driven society. You are, apparently, what you drive: “I drive a BMW, therefore I am.” I drive an aged Renault therefore....I’m not.

IS ANXIETY CONCERNING PARKING TAKING OVER OUR L IVES I WONDER?

Understanding then, that there are ‘too many cars on the road’, why are we so surprised that we often can’t get parked in Alresford? How many times do we ‘pop into town’ to find ourselves driving up and down Broad Street and West Street in search of that elusive space whilst muttering about the injustice of it all. We could of course park at the Perins or Station car parks, but we haven’t time, besides why should we pay, we’ve lived here for years: parking for free is our right!How many of us have thought that? How many of us, in frustration, have parked on double yellows as we’re ‘only going to be a minute’. Give us an inch and we’ll take a mile: I confess to parking in East Street recently taking full advantage of the missing yellow lines, and have seriously contemplated double parking for the sake of a ‘Carocoli muffin to take out’.

Irrespective, in Alresford we are lucky to enjoy, proportionally, a large amount of gratis and permit-free parking, and in the centre of town many are lucky enough to have garages or are able to rent.

Theories abound regarding who is responsible for the alleged unavailability of parking; builders working in town, shop owners, people staying overnight or lingering over coffee? Perhaps though we should be grateful that parking is at a premium? OK, so it’s mildly inconvenient sometimes, but people flock here not only because they love the shops but because of the free parking in the centre of town, just as they do in Stockbridge, I imagine. ’Pay as you go’ or metered parking in Broad Street and West Street may well deter people from coming at all.

Whilst we have many shops catering for the luxury end of the market, we also have plenty that deal in necessities; you can buy virtually all you need here. Times are very hard for any business at present: in short, Alresford needs all the punters it can get if businesses are to survive.

Alresford is like any other place - to be assured of easy parking, arrive early. If not, be prepared to be patient and a parking space will be yours! And lets face it, Alresford is lovely to walk to if we’re able.

I’ll be doing that later....well, I couldn’t get parked this morning!

What do you think ?Gill Grant

Whenever you plan an excursion - be it shopping, the school run, to get a train, going to the cinema or, heaven help us, to the airport - it’s parking that is the major concern.

We don’t even ask ourselves ‘will we get parked?’ any more, safe in the knowledge that unless we leave at the crack of dawn, or add an unreasonable amount of time on to our journey, we won’t. Sharp intakes of breath are followed by the sage-like pronouncements of those in the know: “You’re leaving when? Well, you’ll never get parked.”

But we’re sensible, realising that if journeying beyond a ten mile radius (sometimes less) of Alresford, we will encounter major traffic and parking problems, so expeditions are tailored accordingly i.e. if it’s a bank holiday we don’t go at all, unless divorce is seriously being contemplated.

That’s the reality of the parking phenomenon; it irritates us beyond all measure but we accept it… until it comes to our own home town.

Now it is unrealistic to think that the government would wake up to the fact we are an island fast running out of space and that there are probably enough cars here to keep us all going for ever without importing any more. Of course there is immense revenue to be made from cars; the purchasing of new vehicles partly being sustained by our image-driven society. You are, apparently, what you drive: “I drive a BMW, therefore I am.” I drive an aged Renault therefore.... I’m not.

IS ANXIETY CONCERNING PARKING TAKING OVER OUR L IVES I WONDER?

Understanding then, that there are ‘too many cars on the road’, why are we so surprised that we often can’t get parked in Alresford? How many times do we ‘pop into town’ to find ourselves driving up and down Broad Street and West Street in search of that elusive space whilst muttering about the injustice of it all. We could of course park at the Perins or Station car parks, but we haven’t time, besides why should we pay, we’ve lived here for years: parking for free is our right!How many of us have thought that? How many of us, in frustration, have parked on 'double yellows' as we’re ‘only going to be a minute’. Give us an inch and we’ll take a mile: I confess to parking in East Street recently taking full advantage of the missing yellow lines, and have seriously contemplated double parking for the sake of a ‘Carocoli muffin to take out’.

Irrespective, in Alresford we are lucky to enjoy, proportionally, a large amount of gratis and permit-free parking, and in the centre of town many are lucky enough to have garages or are able to rent.

Theories abound regarding who is responsible for the alleged unavailability of parking; builders working in town, shop owners, people staying overnight or lingering over coffee? Perhaps though we should be grateful that parking is at a premium? OK, so it’s mildly inconvenient sometimes, but people flock here not only because they love the shops but because of the free parking in the centre of town, just as they do in Stockbridge, I imagine. ’Pay as you go’ or metered parking in Broad Street and West Street may well deter people from coming at all.

Whilst we have many shops catering for the luxury end of the market, we also have plenty that deal in necessities; you can buy virtually all you need here. Times are very hard for any business at present: in short, Alresford needs all the punters it can get if businesses are to survive.

Alresford is like any other place - to be assured of easy parking, arrive early. If not, be prepared to be patient and a parking space will be yours! And lets face it, Alresford is lovely to walk to if we’re able.

I’ll be doing that later.... well, I couldn’t get parked this morning!

What do you think ?Gill Grant

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own charity. I have chosen a very specific part of Fight for Sight - The Tommy Salisbury Choroideremia Committee. Choroideremia is an inherited eye condition that causes progressive sight loss. Those with choroideremia tend to develop night blindness in their teens, which progresses to tunnel vision and blindness 20 to 30 years after the onset. There is currently no treatment for the condition and it affects a family I know.

Fight for Sight is funding research being carried out by Professor Miguel Seabra at Imperial College London investigating the use of gene therapy in treating choroideremia. This year they hope to start human trials - as they think they have found the gene responsible and have successfully treated a similar disorder.

Having started my training I realise that is worth doing a race before the biggy and so I am also running in the Reading Half Marathon for Clic Sargent. Every day 10 families are told their child has cancer. As the UK's leading children's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent is the only organisation to offer them all round care and support.

All my tips at work from the beginning of January onwards are being split between the two charities and I have set up a 'just giving' page if you would like to sponsor me to knacker my knees. You can find me at www.justgiving.com

Rachael Ashbee (Alresford Beauty)

Starting in their 40's, a new normally expensive hobby is taken up.

A Classic car or perhaps a motorbike is purchased (well - your mother always said they were dangerous - and your wife no longer has the will to fight it.) Or even worse - you trade in the wife for a younger model in the vain hope that it will transform you back to your youthful carefree old self!

I am having my crisis nice and early, with no desire for a Harley Davison (and the old man is wearing in nicely), so the aim is to be 'fit at 40' Normally, on about the third Sunday in April, I sit in bed with my mug of tea and switch the on the TV to watch the London marathon. The athletes and wheelchairs go first and I find myself shaking my head in disbelief at how fast they can get round - most of them showing no emotion whatsoever (especially in the men’s lead pack). The bit I really look forward to is the fun runners. It might sound silly but I actually get butterflies in my tummy just before they start - as if I am actually there with them. Every year for the past 3 years on the dot of midday I enter the online ballot. The first two attempts ended in the 'sorry you didn't get in' magazine. However, this year - 2 days after a friend had persuaded me to do the Breast Cancer 26.2 mile Moonwalk on the 14th of May 2011, my 'congratulations you have a place in the 2011 London Marathon' mag arrived.

The lovely thing about a ballot place is you can choose your

Have your say about proposed changes to children's centres in Hampshire

Hampshire County Council is consulting the public on the way forward for Sure Start Children’s Centres across the whole of Hampshire. To find out more about what is being proposed, please visit: www.hants .gov .uk/2011-consultation. The consultation runs until Monday 14 March. After this date, all responses will be analysed and a report submitted to the Council’s Executive Committee for a decision in April. It is important that Hampshire County Council hear the views of those who use children’s centres. There are also drop-in sessions around the county that you can attend to fin out more. Dates are available on the website. You can also contact or visit Sunbeams Children’s Centre and we will try and answer your questions.

How to have your say• Complete the online response form on the website.• Submit your response to: Children’s Centres Consultation, Services for Young Children, Children’s Services Department, Southside Offices, The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UD• Email your response to: [email protected]

World Book Day - is marked in over 100 countries around

the globe. The origins of the day we now celebrate in the UK and Ireland come from Catalonia, where roses and books were given as gifts to loved ones on St. George’s Day – a tradition started over 90 years ago.

Visit your local library and let your children choose a few books. If you have not yet joined your local library it’s easy to do, just pop in, it’s free.

Books are so important for your child’s learning and development at all ages and there is nothing better than snuggling together whilst looking at a book.

You can also borrow books from Sunbeams Children’s Centre where we have a selection of different age appropriate picture and story books to choose from. Just pop in to see which book you would like to borrow.

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