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May 2015 | Issue 114 | Priceless © Michael Branicki martin LEWIS Tackle your debt Learn to let go Let some flow into life

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May 2015 | Issue 114 | Priceless

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Learn to let goLet some flow into life

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FOOD AND DRINK

25 Home made apple crispsCook at home with Lucy and make a tasty snack inno time!

HOUSE AND GARDENS

18 Planning MattersCheck out this months round up of planningapplications in and around Alverstoke.

MOTORING AND TRAVEL

32 Porsche Panemera Diesel

It looks like a bloated beast and occasionallyhandles like one. Read on to find out more aboutthis rating of the new Porsche by Tim Barnes-Clay.

HEALTH, BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE

24 Gosport Neighbourhood WatchImportant and useful tips from the GNW thismonth.

26 Learning to Let GoJessica McGregor Johnson gently guides us into themagical ways of letting go and enjoying themoment.

COMMUNITY

6 Life MattersA closer look at St Mary’s Parish Centre in GreenRoad.

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“Your time is limited...… so don’t waste it livingsomeone else’s life”said Steve Jobs. I wonder how long it took

him to realise this before his life came to an end?

And I wonder how many of us are actually guilty of this in oneway or another? It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the needs ofday to day life that you don’t stop to look around you and seewhat you are blessed with, or indeed how you actually got towhere you are. You may not be living in a way that is true toyourself and whilst it might not matter right now, eventually yourvery self will erode away so that you, at worse, forget who youreally are, and at best live a life that doesn’t fulfil you.

Without casting responsibility and sense totally adrift, why notspend some time with a pen and a pad and just doodle. Draw orwrite whatever comes to mind about your life. Let it all flow—nothing is right or wrong—feelings, facts and figures. You’ll endup with a picture that mightsurprise you. Oneinarguable fact is that wecan only be sure of the verymoment so grab yours withboth hands and jolly welllive it in the way that YOUwant to live it!

Much love until next month

Coralie and Sean x

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From fitness clubs to bridge clubs, WIto toddlers, Mothers’ Union to pilates,luncheon clubs to rehabilitation,Michaelmas Fairs to Guides, acting toreflecting, history to the localenvironment, Stokes Bay toHampshire’s Wildlife - just a fewexamples of how many thousands ofreaders will have visited St.Mary’sParish Centre on Green Road inAlverstoke.

Such a host of memories could beshared of social events, campaigningmeetings, charitable events andparties - so much has happened forour community in the Parish Centreover the past 50 years.

Some will remember the Parish Centrebeing opened in 1968. What amoment that was, and who could haveanticipated how many people wouldhave benefitted from the centre beingsuch a hub at the heart of thecommunity of Alverstoke.

But sadly, after 50 years the ParishCentre is tired. It has reached the agewhere the drains are collapsing, thewaterproof membrane struggling, the

roof leaking, the electrics ageing, thewindows warping etc, and so it seemsto be the time to consider itsrefurbishment or even its completereplacement.

It would be a wonderful gift to thecommunity if we could renew theParish Centre for it’s 50th Anniversaryaround 2018!

If this was possible then it wouldcontinue to be a meeting place at theheart of our community for years tocome.

St.Mary’s Parochial Church Councilhave canvassed local opinion and thatof Parish Centre users and so theyhave taken the decision to go aheadand seek the goodwill of thecommunity in helping provide arenewed Parish Centre.

To get this underway there will be apreliminary meeting in the ParishCentre on Wednesday 29th April at7.30pm. It is hoped that on thatoccasion we will be able to form twogroups to take the project forward -one to work on the design and one to

look into how we can raise the largesums that will be required to providean improved facility to serve the parishfor the next 50 years.

Any folk of goodwill towards thisproject would be very welcome tocome along and find out more as wetake these tentative but very positivefirst steps towards a new or renewedParish Centre.

Did you know that, in addition to theParish Centre, The Brodrick Hall onClayhall Road is also one of St.Mary’stwo church halls serving thecommunity? The Brodrick Hall ismuch older and was built in 1908 inorder to serve the young people of theparish!

Revd Andrew NorrisRector, Alverstoke ParishChurch Office: 023 9258 0551

Rectory: 023 9250 [email protected]

www.stmarysalverstoke.org.uk

Life Matters at St Mary’s

RENEWING THE COMMUNITY HUBAT THE HEART OF ALVERSTOKE

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Important PhoneNumbersCOMMUNITYGosport Community Association 023 9251 0012Bay House Secondary School 023 9258 7931Dog Warden 023 9254 5596Dog Fouling 0800 019 8598 (Freephone)Family & Friends Lesbians & Gays 0845 6520311St Marys Parish Office 023 9258 0551Alverstoke Infant School 023 9258 2403Alverstoke Junior School 023 9258 0450Local Councillor 023 9252 2494Local Council Offices 023 9258 4242Neighbourhood Watch 023 9258 3637Noise Nuisance 023 9254 5506Police 101 or emergency 999RSPCA 01329 667541Rubbish Collection 0800 019 8598 (Freephone)Tourist Information 023 9252 2944Victim Support 0845 3899528

HEALTHAlcoholics Anonymous 023 955 80776Al Anon 023 92435047Dental Helpline 0845 0508345Environmental Health 023 9254 5506Food Hygiene and Safety 023 9254 5507Gosport War Memorial Hospital 023 9252 4611Gosport Medical Centre 023 9258 3302NHS Direct 111NHS Smoking Helpline 0800 0224332

TRAVELAbandoned cars 0800 019 8598 (Freephone)Car Parks 0800 019 8598 (Freephone)Coastguard 023 8032 9486Concessionary Travel 0845 045 8355Dial a Ride Gosport 01329 223151National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950Roads and Pavements 0845 603 5633Traffic Lights 0845 603 5633

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Debt@MoneySavingExpert

Martin LewisFor those with existing debts there arerecord deals available right now to let youcut the cost and save £100s or £1,000s.Yet as the old adage goes, banks arecompanies that’d lend you an umbrellawhen the sun shines and ask for it backwhen it rains. So getting cheaper creditwhen in debt is tricky – however I havedeveloped credit card eligibility checkerswhich can help you check what debtcutting cards you’re able to get before youapply. If you can lower the interest cost,then more of your repayment clears theactual debt, not just services the interest– meaning you’ll be debt-free far quicker.So here are the key debt cost cutting needto knows…

I make no apology for saying…. stopborrowing. If you're struggling, borrowingto make ends meet just elongates theproblem -making it even costlier andmore difficult. The tips below will help,but if you keep adding to the debt nothingwill fix it. So take a deep breath, do abudget and examine all your spending tosee if you can cut back.

Best buys are only best if you can getthem.While there are many great rateson offer, you need to pass a credit scoreto get them, and many fail at thathurdle. Worse still when you apply itleaves a footprint on your file and lots ofthose in a short space of time can hit yourfuture credit worthiness. I've givenevidence to Parliament on this 'anti-shopping around' system - little's beendone.

So to fight back on my site we’ve built afree eligibility calculator – which tells youwhich cards you’re most likely to beaccepted for. Just as importantly it doesthis without leaving a footprint on yourfile that lenders can see – so you canhome in on the right one, minimisingapplications. To try it go towww.MoneySavingExpert.com/eligibility.

Shift credit or store card debt to 35mth0%. A balance transfer’s where you get anew credit card that repays debts on theold credit or store card(s) for you, so youowe it instead at a lower rate.

The longest 0% deals for those new to thecard company now last nearly three years(a year ago they were 30 months), but as

with many things in life longest isn'talways best. Aim for the lowest fee card,ensuring you've enough time to clearit. Top picks and golden rules atwww.mse.me/balancetransfers.

Shift your overdraft to 0% too. Debitcards can be debt cards too - if you're inyour overdraft it's often more costly thancredit cards, especially if you bust yourlimit. So there are two ways to get out ofthis.

a) Switch to a 0% overdraft: Top bank forcustomer service www.firstdirect.comoffers a £250 0% overdraft (you must pay-in £1,000/month) and for accepted newswitchers a free £100 - which should helpreduce the overdraft straight away. Forsome www.nationwide.co.uk 0%overdraft may be bigger, but it's only for ayear and is 50p/day after.

b) Shift it to a 0% 'money transfer' creditcard. A few balance transfer cards also letnewbies 'money transfer'. This is where itpays a lump sum into your bank account,which can then clear your overdraft soyou owe it instead. Top pick iswww.mbna.co.uk which gives 24 months0% money transfers for a one off 2.2% fee(though it's 22.9% rep APR after the 0%ends). Yet be careful, follow the balancetransfer rules above and for more picksand full step-by-step help seewww.mse.me/moneytransfers.

Can you cut the cost of existing loans? It'scomplex, as you need to factor in thatmost loans charge up to two months'interest to repay them early.

-Who should try? Those who can get asubstantially lower APR loan (eg, morethan a fifth off, so from 10% to 8%), andhave a while left to repay. Full options inwww.mse.me/cheaploans.- How much can I save? Someone who is 2years through a 5 year 12% loan for£5,000, paying it off with a 4.9% loan,could save around £1,000.

Don't pay all debts equally - attack thehighest APR. Once your debts are ascheap as possible, list them all, includingoverdrafts, in order of APRs. Focus allspare cash to clear the highest APR one asit grows fastest, and just pay the min onthe others. Once that's clear, move to the

next highest.

I've never seen a debt crisis that isn'tsolvable - don't give up hope. Thesolutions above are for cutting debt costs.Yet for some, it's much worse than that.Do any of these apply to you...

- You can't meet even just the minimummonthly payments.- You have non-mortgage debts biggerthan a year's salary.- You have sleepless nights or seriousdepression/anxiety over your debts.

If so then you're likely in a debt crisis andthat means the solution you need istotally different. The most important thingI can tell you is I've never seen a debtcrisis that isn't solvable. It may not alwaysbe quick or easy, but there is a proverbiallight at the end of the tunnel. The firststep is to go for free, one-on-one debtcounselling helpfrom www.adviceguide.org.uk,www.stepchange.org,www.nationaldebtline.org or, if you'restruggling emotionally toowww.capuk.org.

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With spring flowers in full bloom, warmerweather on the way, bank holidayweekends and half-term school holidaysto look forward to, May is the ideal timeto get outdoors and try new things. Thereare heaps of activities for the family toenjoy, including plenty of ‘50 things to dobefore you’re 11¾’ challenges, from treeclimbing to den building.

Spend the May bank holiday with theNational Trust and explore someunforgettable places. What’s more, everysingle visit helps the charity look afterspecial places for ever, for everyone.

Winchester City Mill, Winchester SO230EJ, tel: 01962 870057

Weekend milling demonstrations: 2 May,11am – 4pm

This rare example of a working watermillis one of the most visited mills in Britain,and an exciting place to be, especially atweekends when milling begins. Watch themillers grind corn into wholemeal flourusing equipment powered by the fast-flowing River Itchen. You can view theriver as it roars beneath the Mill –anexperience known as ‘the thrill of themill’!

There are hands-on activities for younger

visitors, audio-visual displays and achance to watch the latest CCTV footageof the mill’s resident otters.

Hinton Ampner, near Bramdean SO240LA, 01962 771305

Bluebell guided woodland walk: 2 May, 1– 3pm, book on 01962 771305, £10(includes afternoon tea)

Be guided through the acres of ancientwoodland surrounding thisquintessentially English landscape anddrink in Hinton’s bluebell phenomenon.Stroll slowly through the glorious beechavenues and look out for our woodland‘sofas’, carved out of fallen tree trunks,where you can sit and admire the blueview.

You can also visit the woods under yourown steam; pick up a map at visitorreception or download a copyat www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hinton-ampner. Hinton welcomes picnickers in itswoods too.

Mottisfont, nr Romsey SO51 0LP,tel: 01794 340757

Lyons Teashop Lithographs: BringingColour to Post-war Britain exhibition, 2May – 5 July, 11am – 5pm

In post-war Britain, a time of austerity, JLyons & Co decided to change the visuallandscape by commissioning the leadingartists of the day to create a series ofbright, colourful lithographs for theirteashops all over the country. Artistsincluding L.S. Lowry, Edward Bawden,John Piper, David Gentleman, JohnMinton, William Scott and John Nashwere amongst the famous names whocontributed designs.

Mottisfont is hosting an exhibition of 30of these original and vibrant lithographs,from the 1940s and 1950.

The Vyne, near Basingstoke RG24 9HL,tel: 01256 883858

Tree climbing: 2 May, 11am – 4pm,£18.50, book on 0800 0556760

Join the Great Big Tree Climbing Companyin the grounds of this former Tudorpalace, and you’ll find yourself enteringthe canopy of a huge oak tree, usingropes, knots and karabiners whilst beingsecurely attached in a harness. Twofriendly instructors are on hand to helpyou, and if you’re feeling brave you cantake the zip wire back down! Suitable forages 6 and upwards.

National Trust May Bank Holiday in Hampshire

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As a member of the Rhododendron family, theAzalea is a beautiful addition to many gardens,preferring a spot of shade in which to offer upcolourful blooms in the summer. These shrubs areslow growing and hold onto their flowers forseveral weeks which makes for a delightful splashof colour and adds interest and depth to many adrab area.

They’re also pretty easy to look after too. Bestplanted in spring they thrive in a well drained,acidic soil. If your soil is poorly drained then theywork well in containers too. Add some compost,organic matter and mulch to prevent some of thecommon problems with these plants.

Azalea

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171 - 173 High StreetLee-on-the-Solent

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P lanning MattersGOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL

REF LOCATION PROPOSAL STATUS

15/00129/TPO 13 The Avenue GosportHampshire PO12 2JS

Felling of 2 no. Monterey pine trees (t1 & t2 of tpog.68)

PendingConsideration

15/00074/FULL Flat 6 Seaview CourtBroadsands Drive GosportHampshire PO12 2UD

Installation of replacement windows/door to southelevation

PendingConsideration

15/00016/FULL 27 Jellicoe Avenue GosportHampshire PO12 2PA

Erection of single storey rear extension PendingConsideration

15/00092/FULL22 The Redan GosportHampshire PO12 2AY

Erection of first floor extension PendingConsideration

15/00084/FULL19 Beechcroft RoadGosport Hampshire PO122EP

Erection of a single storey extension to the rearelevation

PendingConsideration

15/00116/FULL53 Bentham Road GosportHampshire PO12 2HN

Erection of two storey rear and single storey sideextensions

PendingConsideration

15/00111/FULL1 Haselworth Drive GosportHampshire PO12 2UH

Erection of pitched roof over existing garage and porch PendingConsideration

15/00125/FULLDelden Fort Road GosportHampshire PO12 2DT

Erection of first floor front extension, part single storeyand part two storey rear extension, alterations andextension to roof to form additional livingaccommodation and provision of terrace and detacheddouble garage (conservation area)

PendingConsideration

15/00115/FULL8 St Marks Close GosportHampshire PO12 2DB

Erection of two storey rear extension PendingConsideration

A monthly round up of planning applications submitted since 1 March 2015

For more details visit http://www.gosport.gov.uk/welcome/

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Lucy’s recipe corner HHomeomemadmadee apple crispsapple crispsINGREDIENTS

40g caster sugar11 tsp lemon juice (to taste)4 Apples

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 110°c.

Put non-stick baking paper onto 2 large bakingtrays.

Pop the sugar, lemon juice and 90ml water in apan over a low heat. Keep stirring until the sugarhas dissolved.

Bring it to the boil and cook it for 3-4 minutesuntil it is just turning syrupy then put to one side.

Slice the apple finely and throw the ends in thebin. Dip each slice into the syrup and lay on thebaking paper side by side.

Bake for 2-3 hours until dried and turn halfway.Check on the slices if some are thinner than theothers as these will cook more quickly.

Lay out on a rack until they are cool and crisp.

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Letting go allows life to flow better,to be able to see what is before usand move through it rather thanholding on to things from the pastthat no longer serve us. For so manyyears I went through my life totallyattached to the outcome. It wasalmost like I had the whole of my lifemapped out in my mind and all I hadto do was get to the end.

I woke up the day an old friend askedme if I liked my life and did I want tobe living it when I was sixty? Theanswer was no.

I realised that I could endure life andget to the end or I could live it,moment to moment. I think manypeople endure life and miss out onthe magic. I often work with peoplewho have for many years just stuck atwhat they hate so that they can getto retirement and then enjoy life.However they realise that that meansthey will miss out on most of their lifeand then commit to change.

And that’s great, if you see it anddecide you want the magic. Troubleis if you do not make that change andcontinue to ‘stick at it’ you do notfully live for over two thirds of yourlife. And by the time you get to thatlast third (if you’re lucky!) you are soexhausted from the slog of life withno magic that it all feels too late.

For me since leaving behind the life Idid not like my life has been verymuch like a roller coaster. And that isthe magic. I am alive to both the

ecstatic joys and the black times ofsadness. And to enjoy the magic youneed both. Sure you can go throughlife on a flat-line – no highs no lowsbut that is rather like a living death.Life is supposed to have both highsand lows, without a low you wouldnot even know the highs when theycame along.

Personally, for me the roller coasteris an odd analogy because I actuallyhate them. Many years ago we wereat an amusement park in Spain and afriend went on the corkscrewrollercoaster. She came off with thebiggest smile on her face saying “Youhave to ride it – it is wonderful!”. Forsome reason in that moment I forgot(caught up by her enthusiasm) that Iactually hated roller coasters andgaily got strapped into the ride.

It was awful!

But - and this is the big but, it taughtme a huge lesson. Because after I gotoff and complained loudly how awfulit was she asked:

“Did you let go?”

“Let go, let go?” I replied, ‘Are youcrazy?”

“Nope” she said. “The magic of theroller coaster is to let go and allowyourself to go with the ride. If youhold on you are bumped around allover the place, when you let go –that’s when the fun starts”.

That’s when the ah-ha happened. Isuddenly saw that I had been tryingto ensure a ‘safe passage’. But whenwe do this either on the roller coasteror in life we stop the magic. Becauseif we only have one way of getting tothe end, getting to the result, we donot even see what else life has tooffer us. We get tunnel visioned andthe best of the fun and opportunity –the magic -might be just beside usand we walk straight by.

We need to be open to what comes,to allow it to give us even more thanwe have set our intention for. Wecan have a ‘this or something better’attitude.

In the Passion Test we say there arethree steps to living a passionate life:

Intention – being clear on what youare passionate about and setting anintention to go for it

Attention – putting your attention onyour intention, both by taking action– action engages attention – andenergetically focusing on it too.

But the magic is the third key:

No Tension – simply knowing thatonce you have done all you can,putting your full attention on yourpassion, that you can now let go. Letit go with the feeling of it is done –this or something better.

Now that’s magic!

Jessica offers Life Guidance, connecting back to your spirit,the true heart of you. If you want to know more you can visither website http://www.jessicamcgregorjohnson.com

Remarkable Relationships

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Tea and talk timeFor the over 50's. Meeting every Wednesdayfrom 2 -4pm at the Empower Centre, 2a LaytonRoad, Bridgemary, Gosport. We have interestingspeakers, quizzes, music and much more. Just£2 per session to include tea/coffee/biscuits. Afriendly welcome awaits you. Tel: Anne 01329513383 or Irene 02392 502298

Gosport Access Group andDisability ForumMeetingThis is an informal gathering forpeople with mixed disabilities,carers and supporters. We have

one or two speakers each meeting and time fordiscussing any access issues of concern inGosport. Everyone is welcome to come alongfor a cuppa and join in, from 1.45pm for a 2pmstart. Meeting dates for this year are:-11th May (1.45-4.00) in ~Committee Room 16th July (AGM) (11.30-2.30) in CouncilChambers7th September (1.45-4.00) in Council Chambers9th November (1.45-4.00) in Council ChambersMaria Battley (Secretary)[email protected]

Scrap Happy QuiltersWe meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month atBrodrick Hall, Clayhall Road, Gosport PO123BY from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. March speakerJulia Gahagan on miniatures. Contact Alison on01329 663087. Coach trips & workshops alsoarranged. A sewing evening takes place 4thTuesday of the month 7.30pm to 9.30pm samevenue, contact Joan 02392 588728.

Out and about

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It looks like a bloated beast andoccasionally it handles like one.

The Porsche Panamera’s swollenexterior is more obvious at the backof the car; it’s too bulbous to lookathletic.

But there is no disguising the ability ofthe vehicle. Two enormous tail pipesjut from the car’s stern like horizontalsteel chimneys; these more than hintat the clout that the corpulent car iscapable of serving up.

The front of the Panamera is far morePorsche-like, with its sweeping curvedbonnet and ever-so-slightly ‘hang-dog-eyed’ headlights. Approaching it from

the front, or when peering downits long, wide, snout, its formstarts to draw you in.

Through its proportions alone,the Porsche Panamera standsout clearly in its marketsegment. It measures 1931mm(76.0in) in width and 1418mm(55.8in) in height, while itsoverall length is 4970mm(195.7in). And this particular oil-burner model can be recognisedby the lettering ‘diesel’ on thefront doors.

Step inside, and the plush cabinreeks of cowhide. Thesumptuous seating-for-four andlengthy legroom, both front andrear, provide the comfort youwould expect from a car costingover £60,000.

Indeed, every Panamera, has ahigh level of standardspecification. This includesPorsche Active SuspensionManagement, which adaptshandling to suit your preferreddriving style. In ‘Normal’ modethe car delivers a blend of

performance and comfort, andthen there’s a ‘Sport’ setting wherethe setup is much firmer.

The Porsche also comes with vivid Bi-Xenon headlights; parking sensors;tyre pressure monitoring; automaticdimming rear view mirrors; touch-screen satellite navigation and audiocontrols, as well as cruise control. Inaddition, the car is available with rear-wheel drive and uses a highly efficienteight-speed automatic gearbox asstandard.

For the majority of time spent behindthe portly Porsche’s wheel, it pleaseswhen its hefty haunches launch thecar forward with as much effort as ittakes to throw a dart. The formidable

engine chucks themonster from 0 to62 mph in 6.0seconds, andcarries it to a topspeed of 161mph.The 3.0 litre sixcylinder turbodiesel car is madefor touring - thatmuch is obvious.The 100 litre fueltank and claimed44.1 mpg will takeyou across agenerous slice ofthe Europeancontinent withoutthe need to stopfor fuel. To giveyou an idea of itsrange in the UK,the Germangoliath is capable of taking fourpassengers from Lands End to LochNess without refuelling.

Performance and low consumptionare accompanied by smooth runningand low emissions. An additionalcontributing factor is the auto start/stop function, which is de rigueur.

Porsche has never suffered from apoor image. Sure, like mostautomakers, there have been tinyblips in its history, but nothingdetrimental. The arrival of thePanamera Diesel has definitelypolarised the opinion of the petrol-headed purists though. Many don’tsee it as a 'proper' Porsche, and itsstyling certainly doesn’t achieveuniversal acclaim.

That said; it’s an awesome car to golong distance travelling in with threeother’s to accompany you. You’re alsobound to get lots of looks – but notalways for the right reason.

Auto biographies

FAST FACTS

Max speed: 161mph

0-62 mph: 6.0 secs

Combined mpg: 44.1

Engine: 2967cc 6 cylinder 24 valveturbo diesel

Max. power (bhp): 296 at 4000 rpm

Max. torque (Ib/ft): 479 at 1750rpm

CO2: 169g/km

Price: £62,922 on the road

PROS ‘N’ CONSTouring range √

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Porsche Panemera Diesel

By Tim Barnes-Clay www.carwriteups.co.uk @carwriteups

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Have a great time on beautiful Stokes Bay.Solent Springs Adventure Golf is open and fully refurbished! Weather permitting weare open every weekend from 10:30 until 18:00ish. We are open throughout the

school holidays. Tennis courts are also available.Child (up to 15) = £3, Students/OAP = £4, Adults = £5

Family (2 adults/ 2 kids) = £14Please call 07973 309770 to check we are open. Stokes Bay Road, PO12 2QT

Solent SpringsAdventure Golf

OPEN FOR SPRING!

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8:30pm start

Cowboy & Indian Nite9th May. Cowboy stew £4

(order in advance)

JOIN US FORSunday Lunch3 courses - book now!Adults £8.50, Children £7.502 sittings, 12:15pm & 1:45pm

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