Stockbridge Forum Magazine Issue 31

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4 Contents

BuSINESS cOMMuNITY

05 Dates for Your Diary06 Salsa Y Sol - come and Join Silvia and Max for Some Dancing Fun in the New Year. The 1st All Saints Winchester Lectures at All Saints church, upper clatford.08 useful Information10 church Services & News12 Saves Our Seas Poster competition Launch 2011 Alresford Music Festival Talent Search King's Somborne cE Primary School14 useful Information / clubs & Societies16 useful Information18 claudia Bradby Jewellery For Living19 Dazzle - 1920s Dress Exhibition. Danebury Iron Age Hill Fort.20 clubs & Societies21 The Somborne Fitness Divas22 Recipe of the Month - Le Pot Au Feu23 2011 census24 Winter Wildlife26 The Resolute Gardener. Gardening Tips for January.28 Hello 'Pud-Swan' a New Book By Bryan Beggs. Do I Qualify For a cold Weather Payment?30 King Alfred Buses Running Day

Property ManagementProperty sales, letting and management

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MotorsMotor vehicle sales, repairs & serving

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Health & BeautyHealth & beauty services, shops & salons

19, 21, 31

Home ServicesTrades & service for the home

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Arts & CraftsMusic, dance, the arts and crafts

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Education ServicesSchools, colleges and futher education

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Mini-AdsSmall business advert placements

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Food & DrinkTrades and services for food & drink

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The HomeItems for the home

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Information Technologycomputer / IT repairs & services

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Building ServicesBuilding services & supplies

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The GardenTrades & services for the garden

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Professional ServicesProfessional trades & organisations

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December Diary

Until Sunday 16th JanuaryDazzle Art Deco Fashions From the Roaring TwentiesA spectacular 1920's beaded dress collection will be on exclusive display at Winchester Discovery Centre. Celebrating the exquisite detail, glamour and design of the roaring twenties, the exhibition reveals over 25 items from Hampshire County Council's collection. This is a rare opportunity to see these stunning but fragile pieces, presented in their full and elegant glory. With object loans from Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove and Portsmouth City Council Museum, Dazzle is set to be an unmissable exhibition. At The Gallery,Winchester Discovery Centre,Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB. www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester

Until Saturday 22nd January Proteus Theatre presentThe Little Mermaid at The Lights "Far out at sea the water is as blue as the petals on the loveliest cornflower and as clear as the purest glass. But it is very deep, deeper than any anchor rope can reach. Down there live the mermen" Han Christian Andersens classic tale is brought to life by Proteus in their unique style, fusing physical theatre, circus, music and film. Beautiful, poignant, funny and full of fishy fun, this production is a brand new version of the beloved classic, suitable for the whole family. From 11am. Tickets: 6, Pullmans: 7, Spotlight Members: 2 for 6. Book at the Box Office: 01264 368368 or online at www.thelights.org.uk

Saturday 1st JanuaryMilling in the New YearA National Trust event: A special day of milling to link with Winchesters famous vintage bus service and rally. Booking essential. From 10am to 4pm. Booking essentialWinchester City Mill, Bridge Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 8eJ

Saturday 1st JanuaryNew Years Day Tour at Sir.Harold Hillier Gardensat 2pm. Tour of the gardens with our horticultural experts.No pre-booking, book in person on day. Free with normal

admission. All day breakfasts are available at the Pavilion Restaurant from 10.30am

Sunday 2nd JanuaryFriends of King Alfred Buses Running Day in WinchesterFrom 9am, for just one day see the preserved buses and coaches take over the streets of Winchester and the surrounding district, recreating a time now gone but fondly remembered. enthusiasts, local residents and visitors can hop on a bus and take a FRee journey around Winchester and central Hampshire. Tel: 01962 840 500www.fokab.org.uk Saturday 15th JanuaryDance the Night Away to Salsa Twist 7.30pm to midnight at Royal Beach Hotel Southsea. Tel: 01329 289500email: [email protected] proceeds to Rainbow Centre, dealing with children with cerebral palsy and adults with Parkinsons etc.

Monday 3rd JanuaryMilling and Baking The millers will be producing wholemeal stoneground flour and our volunteers wil be turning it into tasty baking treats for you to sample. Winchester City Mill, Bridge Street, Winchester, S023 OeJ. From 11.30am - 3.30pm. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winchestermill. Contact: 01962 870057. [email protected]

Monday 17th JanuaryHoughton WI Meeting7.30pm in Houghton Village HallDr Denise Smythe Wright, an Oceanographer, will talk on Climate Change. All visitors are very welcome. For further information please callSandra Harper 01794 388509 orJulie Harwood 01264 810314

Monday 17th JanuaryLadies Lunch- "A Hoteliers Secret"Former exclusive Hotels General Manager, and author of Celebrity Hotel Neil Kirby will be entertaining us with his amusing anecdotes and hotels secrets! Arrival 12noon 12:30pm 32.50 per person including welcome aperitif, two-course lunch with a glass of wine followed by coffee at Lainston

House Hotel, Woodman Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester,Hampshire SO21 2LTwww.lainstonhouse.com

Thursday 20th January Weyhill Electronic Organ Society Concert Featuring - Richard Bowlerat Fairground Hall, Weyhill from 7.30pm. Free parking, interval refreshments. Tickets 5.00 in advance or 6.00 at the door (strictly subject to availability)early booking recommendedTelephone 01264 323213www.weyhill-eos.co.uk

Tuesday 25th JanuaryLongstock and Leckford WI Meeting at 7.30pm in Longstock Village Hall. The speaker is Ashley Smith from the Hawk Conservancy. Refreshments available and visitors are very welcome. For more details please ring 01264 810150 or 01264 810603.

Tuesday 25th January until Tuesday 22nd FebruaryFamily History for Beginners at Hampshire Record OfficeFind your ancestors in the archives at Hampshire Record Office. Access Hampshire family history sources on microfilm/fiche and some for England and Wales. All you need to know to begin researching your family tree. Booking required7-9pm, 7 per personHampshire Record Office, Sussex Street, Winchester Hampshire SO23 8TH

Wednesday 26th JanuaryStockbridge Film Night 7.30pm. at the Stockbridge Town Hall. The Film 'Another Year' has recently been released at the Cannes Film Festival and is a hugely acclaimed- five star film - Mike Leigh's new ensemble. A real British film starring Jim Broadbent and Lesley Manvillewho surely will win some awards this season "

Saturday 29th January to Sunday 27th February Our World Through The LensFrom 10am to 4pm. A stunning exhibition by some of Hampshires leading photographers. Images of flora, fauna, land and seascapes from all around our planet. Framed, unframed photographs and greetings cards for sale. At Sir.Harold Hilier Gardens.

Free admission

Thursday 10th February BTCV Biodiversity Action Team EventFrom 10am - 3pm at Farley Mount Country Park. Come and join the team to clear back vegetation and small trees to maintain chalk downland habitat. Looking after this habitat type provides a home for some of the rare butterflies such as the Grizzled Skipper and Dingy Skipper; plus it's a great place for visitors to enjoy. Please wear old clothing and sturdy footwear such as walking boots (trainers not advisable) and waterproofs in case of rain. Please bring a packed lunch. We will provide all tools, gloves and tea and coffee. All sessions are free of charge but it is very important that you reserve your place beforehand. Please call 02380 769719 or email [email protected]. Meet in the car park on the corner of Farley Mount Road and Sarum Road, Grid reference SU417292.

Thursday 24th February to Saturday 26th FebruaryBADG presentsThe Wind In The Willowsby John Morley based on the book by Kenneth GrahameDirected by Lyn WoodsBroughton Village Hall, 7.30pm. and 2.30pm. Tickets 7.50Concessions 4.50* *OAPS 24 February only*Under 14s Saturday matinee Box Office Open 9.30am - 11:00am. Saturday 29th January and Saturday 5th Februarythereafter from Peta Watson (01794 301810)

Do you have local event that you would like to publicise. Then please send your copy to [email protected] by the 15th of January. All entries into the Diary page are free of charge. The Stockbridge Forum cannot guarantee publication of your event.

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All Saints Pcc has pleasure in announcing the first of what it is hoped will become an annual series of lectures to raise funds for the church. In 2011, the church plans to install Photovoltaic's in the roof of the Meadow Room, to reduce our carbon footprint and as a way of generating a long term guaranteed income stream under the Government Renewables Feed In Tariff.

The political and military background to British interventions in the Middle East, military and political intervention in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan has resulted in huge military expenditures and significant loss of life - both civilian and combatants. These wars have been variously justified as "dealing with failing states" or "mitigating modern threats such as 9/11 or 7/7".

The first lecture will be on:7th February 2011 "Post 9/11 - uK Political Strategy in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan". Sir Hilary Synnott KcMG. Sir Hilary, a resident of Goodworth clatford, is a career diplomat with postings in Paris, Amman and India, before being appointed High commissioner to Pakistan from 2000 to 2003, coinciding with 9/11. His final posting was as coalition Provincial coordinator (cPA) in Southern Iraq in the immediate aftermath of the second invasion and the removal of Ambassador Ole Wolhors Olsen, the Dane who complained of a lack of reconstruction efforts. Sir Hilary has published a book

about his time in Basra called 'Bad Days In Basra"

The second lecture will be on:14th February 2011 "The First Gulf War - what it achieved and what it led to" Major General Patrick cordingley DSO DSc FRGS. Major Patrick is best known for commanding the 7th Armoured Brigade - the Desert Rats - during the first Gulf War. Having had a highly successful military career spanning four decades, he retired in 2000 and has become an authorative commentator on international affairs, has appeared on various television programmes and is a regular on BBc Radio 4. In 1996 he was appointed Military Advisor to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos of Oman. He has written two best selling books, "The Eye of the Storm" and "captain Oates".

Venue, Time and Tickets These lectures will take place in King Edward VII Memorial Hall, upper clatford, Andover SP11 7QL starting at 8.00 pm. Tickets are 10.00 for each lecture which includes a glass of wine. Speakers will sign copies of their books if available with any profit to the cause.

Tickets can be bought at Anna Valley Store or Goodworth clatford Village Store, or requested by writing to charles crosthwaite Eyre at The Old Malthouse, upper clatford, Andover, SP11 7QL or e-mail on [email protected]. cheques should be made payable to All Saints Pcc.

The 1st all saints WinterLectures at all saints Church, Upper Clatford

come and join Silvia & Max for some Dancing Fun in the New Year!

We all like new beginnings, having the chance to start afresh and the New Year gives us the opportunity to do just that! It gives us a chance to reflect and readjust our priorities. It seems all of us lead such busy lives these days and we are continuously trying to keep the balance between work, family life and looking after our own wellbeing by doing things we really enjoy doing!

Yet, thats just it! We have to start thinking of what really matters in life and where our priorities should be. And one of the most important things in life is to give priority to looking after ourselves, in order for us to be able to cope with all those things life has in store for us, and one of those things all of us seem to enjoy doing is: dancing! Its in all of us! If you watch young toddlers when they hear music, they start dancing its a basic instinct! Weve all got a heartbeat, so we all have rhythm!

So why not follow your instinct and start the new year with dancing! Silvia & Max, the couple behind Salsa y Sol, who started to live their

dream a couple of years ago by offering dance classes in the candover Valley and Winchester, are inviting you to come and join them for some Dancing Fun in the New Year!

Their dance classes offer something for everyone!You might like to learn or brush up on some hot and fun Salsa! Latin Music is so uplifting!

You might like to try the smoothest of dances: West coast Swing, which is enjoying ever increasing popularity, since it can be danced to almost any kind of music!Or you might like to try the latest craze from the uS that is sweeping our country: Zumba Dance Fitness! Ditch the workout and join the Party!Or you might like to try all of them: by using your Salsa y Sol club card, youll get one free session for every 10 attended!

Dance classes at a glance:

SAlSA: Monday: 7.30 10.30pmWinchester Discovery centre SO23 8SBTuesday: 8.00 10.30pm Preston candover Village Hall RG25 2DN

WEST CoAST SWINGThursday: 8.30 10.00pmRiver Park Leisure centre, Winchester SO23 7DD

ZuMBA DANCE FITNESSMonday: 5.30 6.30pmWinchester Discovery centre SO23 8SBThursday: 7.30 8.15pmRiver Park Leisure centre, Winchester SO23 7DDFriday: 9.15 10.15amPreston candover Village Hall RG25 2DN

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

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Little Somborne Parish CouncilMr F Hervey-Bathurst, Chairman Tel: 01794 388594

Wherwell Parish CouncilMrs J Andrews, Chairman Tel: 01264 860635Mrs E Blakemore, ClerkTel: 01264 860385

Stockbridge Primary SchoolLondon road, StockbridgeHants, SO20 6EJHeadteacher: Mr Peter JohnsonTel: 01264 810550

Test Valley SecondarySchoolroman road, StockbridgeHampshire, SO20 6HATel: 01264 [email protected]

Broughton Primary School School Lane , Broughton Hampshire, SO20 8AN Tel: 01794 [email protected]

Kingss Somborne C.E. Primary School Nr Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6PN Head teacher:Mr Nick WinningTel: 01794 388381

Wallop Primary School School Lane, Nether Wallop Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 8EHTel: 01264 781216 [email protected]

Wherwell Primary SchoolWherwell, Andover, SP11 7JP Tel: 01264 860384

Royal Hampshire County HospitalWinchester, HampshireTel: 01962 863535

Romsey Hospital (No A&E)Winchester Hill, romsey, Hampshire SO51 7ZA Tel: 01794 512343

Stockbridge SurgeryNew Street, StockbridgeHampshire, SO20 6HGTel: 01264 810524

The surgery is available for patients on weekdays between the hours of 8am (telephone) 8.15am to 6.30pm. Closed lunchtimes between 12.45 and 13.45pm. Emergency calls will be taken during lunchtime. In addition the surgery is open on a Saturday morning 9am to 12.00pm and alternate Monday and Wednesday between 6.30 and 7.30pm. Appointments should be booked for the clinics. If there are any medical emergencies during our normal Monday to Friday working hours then please contact the surgery on

Stockbridge Police Station Tel: 0845 045 45 45 or email: [email protected]

Andover Police Andover police station opens from 8am-10pm, seven days a week. Station enquiry staff will be able to assist you outside the Stockbridge police station opening times.

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 0845

reporting a leak? Then call:Tel: 0800 820 999

Emergency Services

Tel: 01264 810524. Outside these hours then there is an Out of Hours service which can be contacted on Tel: 0844 811 3060. Weekdays - Mon-day to Friday 6.30pm to 8am. Weekends - Friday 6.30pm to 8am Monday morning. Service also available on bank holidays. District nurse: Tel: 01264 810418 Health visitor: Tel: 01264 810326www.stockbridgesurgery.co.uk

Stockbridge PharmacyHigh Street. Stockbridge.Hampshire. SO20 6EXTel: 01264 810624Tel: 01264 810967Open 6 days a week 9am-6pm Mon-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday, with 1hr lunch time closing each day between 1-2pm. www.stockbridgepharmacy.co.uk

Broughton Surgery Tel: 01794 301210 [email protected]

NHS Direct24hrs a day, 7 days a weekTel: 0845 46 47

Stockbridge Osteopathic PracticeOsteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy. www.stockbridg-eosteopathicpractice.comTel: 01264 810028

Hampshire County CouncilThe Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UJ Tel: 0800 028 0888

Test Valley Borough CouncilBeech Hurst, Weyhill roadAndover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJTel: 01264 368000

Stockbridge Parish Council Cllr Janet Whiteley, Chairman Tel: 01264 811101 Mr K Fell, Parish ClerkTel: 01489 877510

Longstock Parish CouncilDavid Burnfield, ChairmanTel: 01264 810529John Musters, ClerkTel: 01264 810459

Houghton Parish Council A Young, Chairman Tel: 01794 388612Mrs L C Boulton, ClerkTel: 01794 301212

Broughton Parish Council T Jenner, ChairmanTel: 01794 301785Ms S Holder, ClerkTel: 01794 340130

Leckford Parish CouncilD B Gibbons, ChairmanTel: 08453 499341

Chilbolton Parish Council J Baines, ChairmanTel: 01264 860448Mrs L. Blakemore, ClerkTel: 01264 860385

Kings Somborne Parish Councilr Dyke, ChairmanTel: 01794 388525Mr P.J. Storey, ClerkTel:01794 389688

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Sunday 2nd January10.45 Parish Communion

Sunday 9th January11.00 Mattins

Sunday 16th January10.45 Parish Communion18.00 Evening Prayerr

Sunday 23rd January10.45 All age worship

Sunday 3oth January08.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 9th January08.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 23rd January08.00 Holy Communion

St.PeterStockbridge

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St.CatherinesLittleton

St.Mary-the-lessChilbolton

Sunday 2nd January16.00 Evensong

Sunday 9th January10.00 Morning Prayer with Children's Activity


Sunday 23rd January10.00 Family Service

Sunday 3oth January10.00 5th Sunday Service

St.MarysCrawley

St.Peter & Holy CrossWherwell

All Saints ChurchHoughton

Sunday 2nd January18.00 Evensong


Sunday 16th January18.00 Evensong

Sunday 23rd January18.00 Holy Communion10.30 Morning Prayer

Sunday 3oth JanuaryTeam service at Amport

St.StephensSparsholt

St.Peter & St.PaulsKings Somborne

Sunday 2nd January08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

Sunday 9th January08.00 Communion Service10.00 Informal Word Service

Sunday 16th January08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

Sunday 23rd January08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

Sunday 3oth January08.00 Communion Service18.00 ALiVE Service

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Mass & Services09.00 Sunday Mass

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St.AndrewsNether Wallop

Sunday 2nd January08.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 9th January08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Family Service

Sunday 16th January09.30 Sunday Club11.00 Holy Communion and Coffee Club

Sunday 23rd January09.30 Holy Communion09.30 Sunday Club

Sunday 3oth January09.30 Holy Communion


Sunday 9th January09.30 All age Worship

Sunday 16th January09.15 Parish Communion

Sunday 23rd January09.15 Parish Communion

Sunday 3oth January10.45 Benefice Service - Informal Word


Sunday 9th January10.30 Family Worship




Sunday 2nd January10.00 Morning Worship

Sunday 9th January10.00 Family Communion

Sunday 16th January08.00 Holy Communion18.00 Benefice Evensong

Sunday 23rd January10.00 4th Sunday Worship

Please check services with Office: 01962 880845

Sunday 2nd January10.00 Mattins

Sunday 9th January18.00 Evening Communion

Sunday 16th January10.00 Family Service


Sunday 3oth JanuaryNo service

Sunday 2nd January09.15 Informal Word Service


Sunday 23rd January18.00 Plough Service

Sunday 2nd January10.00 Family Communion

Sunday 9th January08.00 Holy Communion10.00 Welcome Worship

Sunday 16th January10.00 Mattins

Sunday 23rd January10.00 Family Communion

Sunday 3oth JanuaryNo Service

Sunday 2nd January16.00 Christingle

Sunday 9th January08.30 Holy Communion18.00 Evening Prayer


Sunday 23rd January08.30 Holy Communion10.30 Morning Prayer


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Sunday 2nd January09.30 Holy Commun

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Sunday 9th January10.00 Family Communion

Sunday 16th January08.00 Holy Communion10.00 Morning Worship

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A childs point of view of life at Kings Somborne cE Primary SchoolLearning at Kings Somborne has been a fantastic experience so far in my final year here. The year kicked off with a trip to Oxenwood to celebrate our Saxon project. It was raining! First we took part in an interactive role play in which we were Saxons sailing across The Whale Road.

When we got there we were met by Vortegan, who was wearing shining armour and a magnificent Roman style helmet. After the role play we went inside to learn more about the Saxon weapons and how they were made. Then we were given the opportunity to make

our own shields, saxes and Francesca, a Saxon sword. To end the day (and this was the best part) we took part in a mock battle between the Romans and the invading Saxons. We gave Mr. Osmond, our class teacher, a proper Saxon burial at the end of the fearsome slow motion battle.

Key Stage 1 performed their christmas Play last week, the play was called Baboushka and it was a magnificent achievement. All the children got their cues correct and they spoke clearly and confidently. Libby Witherington was brilliant in the lead role.

We are given plenty of opportunity to have a say into how the school is run. I myself am a member of the School council and recently we purchased some new playtime equipment as voted for by all the children in the school. Kings Somborne has been great so far and it can only get better. Stone Farm is just around the corner and I will find it difficult to leave because it has played such a big role in my life.

Adam McclenaghanYear 6

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As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental awareness, Blue Reef Aquarium is running a competition in association with local and national conservation groups to highlight the environmental

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An appeal has been launched for talented musicians and bands to come forward for the 2011 Festival. A broad range of styles are required for all ages. Demo cDs with a minimum of three tracks should be sent to:

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38 Stockbridge Road, Winchester, SO23 7BZ

The cD should be labelled and have a track listing, band/musicians name, details of number of members, description of type and style of music and contact details.

For more information and up to the minute news visit: www.alresfordmusicfestival.com

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Longstock & Leckford W.I. Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in Longstock Village Hall. We have a very interesting programme of speakers for 2011 as well as many social occasions planned. All visitors are very welcome. For more details please Tel: 01264 810150 or 01264 810603.

Houghton W.I. Meets on the third Monday of every month (except August) at 7.30 pm in Houghton Village Hall. Houghton WI is a lively and friendly group and all visitors or potential new members are most welcome. Contact, Sandra Harper Tel: 01794 388509 or Jane Anderton Tel: 01264 810928.

Chilbolton W.IMeets at Chilbolton Village Hall on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. We warmly welcome visitors and new members. Our group has a wide range of interests and enjoys a variety of social, educational and leisure activities throughout the year locally and nationally. Contact: Sally Griffiths Tel: 01264 860313 or Sue Batchelor Tel: 01264 860307

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Chilbolton Pre-School Chilbolton: Tel: 01962 760488 Sam Inglis: 07919 130 777

Army Air Corps Pre-School Middle Wallop: Tel: 01264 784381

Broughton Pre-SchoolProvides flexible hours for children aged 2 to under 5 years and is run by qualified, experienced staff offering a range of quality resources that fulfil the requirements of the early Years Foundation Stage. Tel: 01794 301286 (School hours) to arrange a visit.

Stockbridge Pre-School Provides day care to children from 2.5 to 4 years. The setting offers full-day care run by experienced, well qualified staff. The Pre-School helps children make good progress in learning and development with a focus on structured learning through play (Ofsted). Tel: 07776 277670

School Lane PlaygroupSchool Lane, Nether WallopHampshire, SO20 8eH. We are a small but beautifully formed group, staffed by professionals, fully Ofsted registered, providing quality care and education for 2-4 year olds in the grounds of Wallop Primary School. Tel: 01264 782051 (9-3pm)

Littleton PlaygroupContact: Carol MortimerTel: 01962 776206

Broughton Bounders Running ClubSEAA/EA affliated running club covering the Mid-Test Valley villages, new members welcomed! Melvin Vayle Tel: 01794 301437

Stockbridge Recreation GroundChair: Dave Webb Tel: 01264 810819Sec: Dave Barnes Tel: 01264 810516

Clay Pigeon ShootingSpitfire Club Shoot, StockbridgeTel: 01264 810312 www.clay-pigeon-shooting.net

Horse RidingStockbridge Riding School & Livery Service. Tel: 01264 810727www.srsls.demon.co.uk

Chilbolton Badminton ClubJill Lord Tel: 01264 860667

Chilbolton Short Mat Bowls Club Meet every Monday 8-10pm Chilbolton Village Hall. Deb & Richard Richardson Tel: 01264 861082

Wherwell Playing Fields Sean Hutton (Chair) Tel: 01264 860443Angela Blackmore (Sec) Tel: 01264 860445

Yoga Carolyn Ryan Tel: 01794 388743

Yoga Ruth Harris Tel: 01980 610660

Yoga & PilatesIncluding ante and postnatal classes. Birthlight trained teacher. To book call Tel: 01264 810028

Studio YogaTo book classes Tel: 01264 811158Mob: 07764 949317

PilatesTrisha Parsons. Classes in Broughton and King's Somborne. One to one's/small groups by arrangement.Level III Pilates InstructorTel:01794 388489 [email protected]

Premier YogaYvette eves: Tel: 01264 [email protected]

Premier YogaIndividual tuition and therapy. Gilly - Tel: 01962 776995 or e-mail [email protected]

Pilates Clare Bates. Level III Pilates Instructor. RePs registered. Tel: 01794 301241 or 07971287229. One-to-one sessions. Private groups. Group classes available at various venues.

Stockbridge Football Club [email protected]

CTC South Hampshireeasy rides, day rides, social events and more! Tel: 01962 864479www.southhampshirectc.org.uk

Outdoor Fitness Classes for WomenBroughton Village Hall Monday 9.30amKings Somborne Village Hall Thursday 9.30am. Contact Jane on: 07875 743 680 or www.fitnessdivas.co.uk

Embroiderers GuildAndover Branch - We are a group of like-minded people who share an interest in all aspects of stitching and textiles. We meet socially at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of every month, except August, in the Priory Hall, Love Lane (St. Johns Ambulance), Andover, SP10 2AB - next to the Wolversdene Club, to enjoy a programme of speakers and demonstrations. We also hold workshops in Goodworth Clatford Village Club every two months. Visitors are very welcome! www.egandover.blogspot.com or Tel: 01264 712090

Wherwell History GroupBuilds up an archive of local history material and arranges monthly talks

and visits. Andrew FlanaganTel: 01264 [email protected]

Broughton Floral ClubMeet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. Chairman: Tel: 01794 516289

Stockbridge Dramatic Society Chair: Sarah George Tel: 01264 811559Vice-chairman: Mark Frank Tel: 01264 810562www.stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk

The Fly Dressers GuildJohn Leatherly Tel: 01264 364850Ron Dodson Tel: 01264 810169

Chilbolton PlayersContact Richard Richardson on Tel: 01264 861082www.chilboltonplayers.org.uk

Test Valley Turners For wood turners of all levels, from novice to professional. Meet every third Monday evening at Longstock Village Hall. Contact Graham Barnard Tel: 01962 851979

Broughton Amateur Dramatic Society BADGChair: Carolyn Jones Tel :01794 301136Vice Chair: Janet Wallace Tel: 01794 301254If you are interested in joining BADG on-stage or behind the scenes then please contact us. New members always welcome! We would be particularly interested in speaking to anyone who would be willing to help out with dressmaking/ costume design or sound and lighting.

Stockbridge Amateur Dramatics Society (SADS)We're looking for new talent, and whether you fancy treading the boards or are more technically minded, we have the role for you. You might like to perform comedy, tragedy, musical theatre, drama or one act plays or maybe join our backstage crew on lighting, sound, set, costume, make up, stage management or directing. If so, beginner or expert, we'd be delighted to hear from you.Please contact Sarah George on 01264 811559 or visit the website at stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk

Bell Ringing at Sparsholt The bell ringers of Sparsholt meet every Monday at the church from 7.30-9pm. It is excellent mental and physical exercise and a good way to make friends and join a local community. You do not have to be a resident of Sparsholt to join our band. To find out more call Tower Secretary Jenny Watson on: Tel: 01962 863596

Andover Town BandA newly formed brass band. Open to all; beginners and beyond. The band aims to take its music into the community, to share playing

Pre-Schools & Playgroups

Sports & Fitness

Womens Institutes

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and participation with local charities and educational causes. If you are Interested in joining us; beginner or experienced, contact: 01264 324056

Salsa in HampshireDance Classes in Romsey / Andover. Duncan Tel: 077 5757 4942www.salsainhampshire.co.uk

Salsa Y Sol - Salsa West Coast Swing Zumba(R)Salsa - Mon 19.30 - 22.30 Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB. Tue 20.00 - 23.00 Preston Candover Village Hall RG25 2eeWest Coast Swing Regular Thus 19.30 - 22.30 Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SBZumba(R) Dance FitnessMon 13.15 - 14.15 River Park Leisure Centre SO23 7DD. Mon 17.30 - 18.30 Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB. Fri 9.00 - 10.00 Preston Candover Village Hall RG25 2ee. Use your Salsa y Sol Club Card and get one free session for every 10 attended! Contact Silvia & Max at Salsa y Sol. Tel.: 01256 389 275www.salsaysol.co.uk

Wherwell Singers Dale Webb: Tel: 01264 860074

Weyhill Electronic Organ SocietyMonthly concerts of melodic, easy listening music featuring top class professional perfomers. For details visit www.weyhill-eos.co.uk orTel: 01264 323213

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Wilts and Dorset Buses90 Serviceromsey Stockbridge Broughton via Dunbridge, Mottisfont and Kings Somborne.

68 ServiceSalisbury Stockbridge Win-chester via Pitton or Firs road, Broughton and Kings Somborne.

77 ServiceWinchester Stockbridge Andover via Broughton, Middle Wallop, Abbotts Ann and Anna Valley. Contact: Salibury Bus Station: Tel: 01722 336855Poole Bus Station:Tel: 01202 673555

Stockbridge Neighbourhood WatchFor Neighbourhood Watch enquiries contact: Frank Guard Tel: 01264 810859

Crawley Neighbourhood WatchFor Neighbourhood Watch enquiries contact: Alison Carey on: [email protected]

Stagecoach Buses99 ServiceAndover, Chilbolton, Stockbridge, Crawley, Winchester

68/X68 ServiceWinchester to Stockbridge

78/X78 ServiceStockbridge to Salisbury

79 ServiceAndover to StockbridgeFor detailed timetables visit http://www.stagecoachbus.com/region_11.html and search the timetables with the relevant route or call Traveline: 0871 200 22 33

Test Valley Dial a Ride Dial a ride minibuses are specially adapted with handrails and low steps to help passengers. Each vehicle is equipped with a lift or ramp to assist wheelchair and walking frame users. You can use this service if you have a mobility or sensory impairment which means that you cannot use or have difficulty or discomfort in using bus services. For example, you might have difficulty climbing steps on to buses or be unable to walk to the bus stop. You do not have to be registered disabled. For further information

Southern Test Valley Tel: 01264 356808

Stockbridge Town HallHigh Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire. Hall has a kitchen area and an entertainment licence. Now with lift to the Upper Hall. Bookings: Mandy HenleyTel: 01264 810874

Houghton Village HallHall has a kitchen area, public entertainment licence and disabled access. 12 parking spaces. Bookings: Tel: 01794 388008

Kings Somborne Village HallThe Hall is situated in the centre of the village alongside the recreation ground. The main hall, which seats over 100 people, has a large fixed stage with a proscenium arch and a built in sound system. The Hall has an excellent newly appointed kitchen with a serving hatch to the main hall. The committee room, which has been totally refurbished, is suitable for meetings of about 12 to 14 people. Parking for forty vehicles is available adjacent to the Hall. To arrange a booking for a function, a meetings or other activity or to obtain further information, please contact Mary Bradley on 01794 388386 or by email at [email protected] or visit our web-site www.thesombornes.org.uk/villagehall

Over Wallop Church HallWallops Parish Hall, Middle Wallop. Hall has a kitchen area and disabled access. Hall has parking spaces for 50 vehicles and has an entertainment licence. Bookings: Tel: 01264 781792

Broughton Village Hall High Street, BroughtonHampshire. Bookings: Tel: 01794 301365

Middle Wallop Parish Hall A343 Crossroads, Middle Wallop, Hampshire.

Chilbolton Village HallEastmans Field, Chilbolton, Hants SO20 6AT. The village hall is a modern building with excellent facilities and a good car park which is available for hire. The hall has an excellent kitchen, a range of chairs and tables, a good sound system and a well kept garden accessed from the main hall. The hall can also be used

Chilbolton Flood Advisory Committee Moya Grove Tel: 01264 860411Graham Kelly Tel: 01264 861020

Joyrides Shopping Bus John Muster Tel: 01264 810459

Community Responder roger Tym Tel: 01264 810363

Cruse Bereavement Care We are a charity who offer free help and support to those who have been bereaved. Our contact details are: Helpline: 01264 336006

Hawksdown Veterinary CentreWindover Farm, Longstock, Stock-bridge, SO20 6DJTel: 01264 810281

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for badminton and some indoor sports as it has a good ceiling height. Bookings: Mrs Becky Williams - Tel: 01264 861033

Sparsholt Memorial HallWoodman Lane, Sparsholt SO21 2NR. Main hall with beech floor Seats 140. Meeting room seats 25. Grand piano, portable stage, parking. Bookings: Tel: 01962 776129

Crawley Village Hall Can seat 100 people. It is licensed for public entertainment and has excellent facilities. Details can be found on www.crawleyvillagehall.co.uk. Bookings Tel: 01962 776656 or via the website.

Wherwell Village HallSituated in Church Street in an attractive village centre location, our cheerful hall is available to hire at reasonable rates for your function whether it be a wedding, business meeting or regular class. We provide: Comfortable seating for 120 A fully appointed kitchen for the preparation of hot and cold meals Car park for up to 20 cars in addition to off-street parking Separate bar area off the main hall Easy access for loading and unloading An excellent winged stage, with back stage dressing rooms and WC If you are interested in making a booking or want to take a look around to see what we have to offer please contact Julie Dickenson: 01264 861494

Car/taxi share run to a timetable but passengers need to book. Fares are similar to bus fares and over 60s can use their free bus pass if they have

Scott Close HWRCWalworth Industrial EstateAndover, SP10 5NUTel: 01264 351421

Bunny Lane HWRCTimsbury (near romsey)SO51 0PGTel: 01794 368548

one. More information about Car-share and taxi-share schemes in Hampshire can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/passengertransport or call 01962 846785.

Is there any useful information that we have missed? Is the information on these pages accurate and up-to-date?

Help us make the Stockbridge and Test Valley Forum as accurate and helpful as possible by informing us of any changes.

You can contact us on: 01962 735137 or alternatively email: [email protected]

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claudia Bradby will be holding an annual sample sale at Stockbridge Town Hall on Thursday 13th January

With prices from 5-60, her annual sample sale is set to be a stampede. Featuring REAL freshwater pearls, sterling silver, semi-precious stones and original designs it is a chance not to be missed. Historically people have travelled from far and wide to bag a bargain. Prices are one-offs and everything must go. usually sold across the uK in many stores from John Lewis to small designer stores this is a unique

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chance to accessorise yourself austerely. And to stock up your present drawers; be ahead of the game for Valentines day and Mothers day.

Why not come for a walk on beautiful Stockbridge common (just behind the Garden Inn), or meet a friend at the sale for coffee and cake. With many good pubs nearby it is the perfect excuse for a day out to lovely Stockbridge with some friends or family.

DESIGNclaudia Bradby Jewellery is a local business based near Stockbridge for 8 years. Her designs are worn by a wide spectrum of women, children and some of her gorgeous women, including Kate Middleton, Jilly cooper and Katie Derham.

She strongly believes you should build your jewellery wardrobe as thoughtfully and passionately as you build your clothes and shoe wardrobe. From school runs to business meetings, to everyday pick-me-ups, to special occasion wear, she

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claudias design mantra is to create beautiful, wearable pieces of jewellery.

Her aim is to produce jewellery for living, with designs that are modern and contemporary, without compromising on style and form. She uses real stuff freshwater pearls, sterling silver, real gemstones. She loves sculptural, elegant shapes and claudia is a fanatic for detail! Each piece is beautifully finished, whether by a pearl on the end of an adjustable chain or a small silver bead making a full stop under a bead or pearl. All designs are fully copyrighted.

THE JEWELLERYEach piece of her jewellery is handmade, with stones sourced from around the world and freshwater pearls from china. All the silver she uses is 925 sterling, unless otherwise noted, and many of the silver beads are handmade in Bali and Thailand. Because these are natural handmade items, each piece will vary slightly.

All the designs are unique to claudia Bradby, so you are buying into an exclusive brand, and items are often in very limited editions. Each piece comes in one of her

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WEARING THE JEWELLERYAs claudia designs each piece, she pays particular attention to how it will be worn. She loves modular designs, which give the wearer some flexibility; a necklace becomes a bracelet when doubled around; necklaces can be stacked together. But most of all, each piece is designed to give its wearer a lift, to be something you really love and cant wait to wear; something you can build an outfit around.

MOST OF ALLShe says: please enjoy wearing, and giving, claudias designs. And, since all her collections are renowned for their affordability, she hopes you will, like many of her customers, build up a collection of pieces as one would a wardrobe.

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Art Deco fashions from the Roaring Twenties. A spectacular 1920s beaded dress collection is on exclusive display at Winchester Discovery centre. celebrating the exquisite detail, glamour and design of the roaring twenties, the exhibition presents over 25 items from Hampshire county council's collection.

In a rare opportunity to see these stunning but fragile pieces, The Gallery presents an enviable collection of Art Deco elegance in its full glory. With object loans from Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove and Portsmouth city council Museum, Dazzle is set to be an unmissable exhibition.

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The exhibition will be open until the 16th January 2011at The Gallery, Winchester Discovery centre, Jewry StreetWinchester, SO23 8SBTel: +44 (0)845 603 5631

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Danebury Iron Age hill fort is 2500 years old. It is a nationally important Scheduled Ancient Monument and also a Site of Special Scientific Interest... it's also a great place for kite flying!

Danebury is 4km north west of Stockbridge (sign posted from Nether Wallop near Stockbridge). The site is open all day, every day, free entry with ample free parking, and toilets are open from April to October. We suggest you visit the Museum of the Iron Age in Andover first followed by Danebury. Please book your museum visit tel 01264 366283.

Although booking isnt required for Danebury it is recommended that you contact the countryside Service to ensure there are no restrictions. Tel 01962 860948.

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Clubs & Societies

magazines circulation area who is interested in joining us should contact Wendy Hartley Tel: 01794 388742

Broughton Twinning AssociationTwinned with Sauve in the South of France, we would welcome anyone who would like to join and take part in annual exchanges. The next exchange is Broughton, July 2011 willing host families welcome! (date TBC). President: Dave evans Tel: 01794 301194 Secretary: Victoria Barrett Tel: 01794 301062

Chilbolton/Stockbridge Beavers/Cub Scouts Leigh Dance Tel: 01264 811074

Chilbolton Care Group Peter Ward Tel: 01264 860528

Stockbridge & District Young Farmers Club Meet every other Thursday at the Combine Club in Leckford. It is a rural-based youth group for young people aged 10 to 26. You don't have to be a farmer to be a Young Farmer! Club Secretary: Victoria Brown Tel: 07828 019624 [email protected]

Royal National Lifeboat InstitutionStockbridge & Upper Test Branch. Chairman: Tolley Taylor. Tel: 01256 893561

Somborne & District SocietyRegular activities including monthly talks, usually on the fourth Wednesday in King`s Somborne Village Hall. For membership information please contact 01794 388107

The Upper Test Valley Vintage ClubThe club was formed in 1998, locally based, for people with interests in vintage machines. No need to own one. Social meetings at the Leckford Combine Club, second Tuesday of the month from October through to April, 8pm. We support many local charities. Contact : Mr David Watts on: 01264 810421 (chairman)[email protected] (secretary & membership secretary)

Organisations

The Wallops W.I.Meet every second Wednesday of the month - 7.30pm. St Peters Church Hall, Over Wallop. New members and guests are always welcome. Contact Pam Quick on: Tel: 01264 781292 or Shirley Monger on Tel: 01264 782151

Royal Air Force Association Ben Warren Tel: 01264 810522

Stockbridge Church Flowers Angela McMeekin Tel: 01264 810236

Stockbridge Lunch Club Joyce Compton Tel: 01264 810898

RiVa - Dog Training Kings Somborne. Val Kelsey Tel: 01794 388570

Royal British Legion (Houghton Branch) Chair: Michael Ford Tel: 01264 810691Secretary: John Gale Tel: 01962 760225Poppies: A McMeekin Tel: 01264 810236

Royal British Legion Womens Section (Stockbridge Branch)Branch Chair: Nancy Warren Tel: 01264 810522Secretary: Joyce Compton Tel: 01264 810898

Longstock Neighbourhood Watch Charles Grieve Tel: 01264 810794

Longstock Garden Club Peter Rogers Tel: 01264 810794

Stockbridge Evergreen Chair: Joyce Compton Tel: 01264 810898

Kings Somborne Twinning AssociationTwinned with St Paul du Vernay, near Bayeux. Annual exchange visits take place. Anyone in this

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During the run-up to christmas, dog walkers in Kings Somborne and Broughton witnessed women of all ages and abilities hopping and jumping their way to fitness in the fresh air! Fun was clearly the name of the game, with the group classes including three legged races, chasing a ball round a circle and some serious bingo wing exercises too.

The Fitness Divas meet twice a week for outdoor fitness classes run for women, by women, with all ages and abilities welcome. They offer the perfect way to work off the

excesses of christmas in a fun, relaxed atmosphere under the supervision of a fully qualified, specialist Fitness Trainer. Many divas are young mums who dont want the commitment of a gym but like to feel that they are doing something for themselves, with the classes scheduled around school drop off times during term time.

The Divas are the brainchild of Jane Barnes, a Premier qualified fitness instructor who specialises in post-natal fitness and who loves exercising in the outdoors and motivating others to get fit and have fun at the same time.

classes take place at 9.30 am at the Village Hall in Broughton on Mondays, and at Kings Somborne recreation ground each Thursday at 9.30am. New members are always welcome to turn up and give it a try, classes are 5 with a special offer to all those looking for a New Year fitness boost.

For further information contact Jane on 07875 743680 or visit www.fitnessdivas.co.uk

Fitness Divas DetoxJoin us in the new Year and have fun losing weight, toning up or getting fit for skiing. Our outdoor classes are for women of all fitness levels who want to get fit in the fresh air - no commitment or monthly gym fees, just turn up and give it a go! From 5 per session or unlimited classes in Jan for 20!

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22 recipe of the Month

Le Pot au feu

Clos du MarquisFrench Restaurant at the Leckford Hutt

T: 01264 810 738

E:[email protected]

W: www.closdumarquis.co.uk

Recipe supplied and sponsored by Germain

Marquis of clos du Marquis Restaurant

This is a most earthy dish to be eaten by a bunch of friends.The only problem is the size of the cooking pot. Our grandmother used large pots which have unfortunately disappeared! But you can use two pots if necessary. Its a very traditional French dish enjoyed by everybody, especially with friends.

Method:In a large pot fry all the meat until it is a nice golden brown. Once the meat is browned cover with cold water, ensure that the water is level with the meat, bring to the boil then simmer.

Whilst the water is coming to boil peel and cut the vegetables. Take some slices of carrot and put them at each end of the marrow bones and attach with a piece of string, this stops the marrow coming out of the bones!

After 20 minutes of cooking, remove the foam from the surface of the simmering water with a soup ladle. Return

to the cooker and slowly cook for another 20 minutes. Remove any remaining foam and add salt and pepper to taste, add the onions and all the other vegetables except the tomatoes.

Let the ingredients cook for another 40 minutes removing any foam from the surface of the liquid.

Remove the vegetables and poultry as they are cooked. But leave the other meats to carry on cooking for another 60 minutes. check and remove the other pieces of meat when ready. The meat should be so well cooked that it begins to fall off the bone. Now add the marrow bones and tomatoes and cook for an additional 20 minutes. Once the marrow bones are cooked remove the slices of carrots from the end. Warm up vegetables and meat briefly in the bouillon and serve carefully arranged on a large serving dish.

For a luxurious version of this recipe add a scallop of duck foie gras per guest, briefly

poached in the bouillon, absolutely superb! Serve into soup plates with slices of toasted country bread beside.

Each guest may add a drop of red wine in the bouillon toward the end of the meal, its called faire chabrot or chabrol in the South West of France.The next day it will be even better or you can keep it in the freezer. The bouillon will make the most delicious consomm. using a hand mincer, mince all the left over vegetables and meat together, fill an oven dish with it, cover with a good mashed potato to make a Hachi Parmentier!, freeze and use later on.

If you use a lamb knuckle for your pot au feu then make sure it is placed in the middle of the dish, the bone sticking out prominently. It is then called La soupe a la jambe de bois or the Wooden leg soup! a speciality from Lyon and Mr Paul Bocuse. An ancient version of this recipe uses a whole turkey and a leg of lamb, plus a piece of silverside without forgetting someprime rib of beef!

ingredientsYou don't have to use all the different meat described, butit is essential that you use chuck steak and marrow bone.

500gChucksteak 500gLambneckcutinto slices or lamb knuckle or both if you prefer Halfasmallchicken, partridge or pheasant 500gofoxtail Marrowbones,each cut to 5 x 5cm. Put in very cold water for few hours to remove any blood. 3leekscoarselychopped 5carrotscoarselychopped 5 turnips cut into quarters Half celeriac coarsely chopped Half fennel coarsely chopped 3 onions each with a glove of garlic set into them. A few extra cloves of garlic 3 ripe tomatoes A few parsnips coarsely chopped Bouquet garni

Condiments: Horseradish, Strong mustard Gherkins

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Clos du MarquisFrench Restaurant

at the Leckford Hutt

Warming Winter two course lunch and dinner menus Tuesday to Sunday

__

la carte always available__

Saturday night la carte only__

Closed Sunday night and all day Monday

On the A30 (between Stockbridge and Sutton Scotney)

T: 01264 810 738 E:[email protected]

www.closdumarquis.co.uk

France on your doorstep

The census - some facts and figures. 2011 is going to be another census year. censuses,

[or should it be censi] have been held every ten years since 1801, except in 1941 for obvious reasons, but a population

count was carried out on 29th September 1939... perhaps for one of the same reasons as the very first census [see below].

They were first suggested by John Rickman in an editorial he wrote for the commercial, Agricultural and Manufacturers Magazine in 1800, called On Ascertaining the Population. His initiative brought him to the attention of Mr. charles Abbot M.P., who in 1802 became the Speaker of the House of commons. He decided to employ John Rickman as his private secretary. Rickman drafted the census Act that was passed in 1800 and supervised the census of 1801 and the next three.Rickmans motivation had several strands; firstly he could see the need for an intimate knowledge of population as the only rational basis for legislation. Secondly he realised the need for an assessment of the conscription numbers for the militia and

the number of seamen for the Royal Navy...[dont forget the Napoleonic Wars started in 1803]. Thirdly, he thought the census would provide a basis for planning to feed the nation.

The 1801 census was held in March, but the next three were held in late May or June. 1851 saw a return to March and dates since then have always been either late March or April. The 2011 census will be held on 27th March. censuses have sometimes proved controversial as more information is sort

about us all. The 1911 census for example was boycotted by the Womens Freedom League [the suffragettes], and it is estimated that in 1991 over one million people avoided the census for fear of it being used to identify them for Poll Tax purposes. By the way, the 1931 census results were destroyed in an accidental fire, so future genealogists will find there is quite a gap in the records between 1921 and 1951! An extra census was held for a random 10% of the population in 1966 and new questions asked about car ownership and the means people used to travel to work. This year there will be the option to complete the census online. Happy form filling and a Happy New Year.

Bryan Beggs.


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Gardens can prove a real life-saver for wildlife at this time of year, especially when

it is frosty or snowy. Birds become bolder, venturing into gardens in search of scattered scraps and well-stocked feeders and bird tables.

Fallen apples can still be a good food source, which you can supplement with sliced fruit from the kitchen. You may be lucky enough to see more unusual visitors, such as fieldfares and redwings looking for berries and fruit in cold winter weather.

The simplest way to encourage birds into your garden is with a bird feeder. Generally, there are three types of bird feeder, to match the three common types of bird food: seeds, peanuts, and suet or fat balls. Also at this time of the year another essential thing to do is make sure that there is a unfrozen water source in your garden.

Seed feeders are generally tube-shaped with small openings at their base where birds can perch and pick out the seeds. It is important to note that if you plan to offer niger seed, you need a feeder that is specifically designed for it as niger is too fine to work in a regular seed feeder.

Peanut feeders have coarse mesh or perforated sides just large enough to allow peanut fragments to pass through, and most suet feeders have larger openings still, resembling small hanging cages. choose your feeder carefully, the larger the holes and the reward, the larger the bird causing smaller birds to be left out. Try the good old fashioned upside down coconut shell filled with fat and seeds.

Winter Wildlife

Find a safe spotchoosing where to put your bird feeders can be a challenge. The ideal spot for a bird feeder is quiet, but not too out of the way. Remember that youre going to have to trek out there to refill the feeder. Having natural cover, such as trees or bushes, nearby is a plus, since it gives birds somewhere to hide. However, try to avoid putting the feeder directly under a tree, since trees also make good launching points for pouncing squirrels or cats.

Squirrel raids are of course an ongoing problem for many bird feeders. While some people do not mind squirrels, they do scare off birds and have voracious appetites

that can make your bird food disappear in a flash. There are a variety of squirrel-proofing devices available for safeguarding your feeder, such as cages with openings too small for squirrels to fit through or deflectors that prevent the squirrels from jumping on top of the feeder. If you anticipate a squirrel problem, do not get a cheap plastic feeder as they will simply rip it apart. Sturdier polycarbonate or metal feeders are a much safer investment.

You should also watch out for windows. The feeder should not be less than three feet from a window, or birds may end up colliding with the glass. A well-made crook should allow you to place the feeder wherever you like in your garden.

Keep it cleanBe sure to clean your feeder and the surrounding area on a regular basis, preferably every two weeks. Remove uneaten

food and seed husks and wash off any stains, droppings, stray feathers and dirt. Doing so will help prevent the growth of mould and diseases such as salmonella. To avoid the possibility of cross-contamination, do not wash a feeder in the same area you prepare food.

A feeder is an excellent help to birds, especially during the colder months, and is a great addition to the garden for your own enjoyment of watching them feed.

However, a bird feeder cannot take the place of a birds natural diet. You can best help birds find their own food by maintaining your garden well.

You may also want to consider adding plants that birds naturally feed from, such as thistles, rowan, or alder.

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Thyme & TidesStockbridge High StreetTel: 01264 810101 www.thymeandtidesdeli.co.uk

ready for this years fishing trips, picnics, shooting lunches and any other occasion where a gorgeous lunch is needed al fresco!

You could be going to see Jooles Holland at an open air venue, attending an opera at The Grange or maybe visiting friends for the weekend and want to take a hamper of treats with you. The choices and occasions are endless.

We will have a range of products which are

We have now had our first, wonderfully successful Christmas here in Stockbridge. The mulled wine has been flowing, the bistro has been buzzing and our gorgeous cup cakes have been tasted and enjoyed!

Our Christmas celebrations really kicked off at our festive weekend which was held during the last weekend of November. We had a truly festive selection of key suppliers join us for the weekend to offer tastings on several of our key product lines. The weekend was a resounding success for everyone involved and I would like to take this opportunity once again! to thank Stockbridge for their continued support. It was lovely to see the deli, bursting at the seams with happy customers all munching on gorgeous food with big smiles on their faces. We will definitely be repeating these weekends during 2011 with plenty of different suppliers and treats to taste.

This January we are launching our new hamper and picnic range

suitable for one person right up to ones which are suitable for six to eight people.

Your picnic will be packed in a bespoke Thyme and Tides cooler bag which will protect your lunch from our inclement weather. This can either be bought or hired from us (small deposit required.)There will be an excellent selection of savoury and sweet dishes which will be served with an accompanying drink of your choice.

New Hamper and Picnic RangeWe would also like to mention that the deli with be shut during the first week of January but will reopen on Tuesday 11th January 2011.

This just leaves space to wish you all a happy new year and we hope to see you all in Thyme & Tides very shortly.

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Like most people I have an annual New Years resolution, its just that mine does not involve dieting or exercise; although it probably should. No, my resolution is simply snowdrops. I love they way they welcome in the change of season in their small and hopeful manner, looking so delicate and yet tough as old boots. Every year I remind myself that I really must get some, every year Mother reminds me to buy them in the green, and every year I never quite seem to get around to it. It is such an annual event that Mother actually took pity on me a couple of years ago and dug up some of hers for me; needless to say they are still in their black plastic pot and

not in the flower bed yet. January is of course the month for planning the garden year; the fact that our lawn needs an overhaul, that I still havent pruned things I should have (but at least they look pretty in the frost), that bits of fencing need mending, that the vegetable patch needs doing properly this year, that Tom, Dick and Harry need better support, that the decking needs a good clean and seal, that I really must keep up with all of the weeds, that the garden toys will need a good hosing down, oh and that the crocosmia need moving away from the path. The list keeps growing and growing Ill start small and see if I can finally get those snowdrops in!

The resoluteGardener

Add a little compost and a thick layer of mulch to protect the tender new growth. This is an excellent use for the branches of your discarded christmas tree.In the event of snow, be sure to shake or brush off the white stuff from the branches of your evergreens and shrubs. The light fluffy snow poses no real threat, but if it should become wet and frozen, the weight dramatically increases.

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