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YOUR FREE & INFORMATIVE LOCAL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

Community news & events

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T he April edition of the Test Valley Forum Magazine is packed with useful local information and many

interesting news articles.

Please keep your letters and emails coming as we are always delighted to read your feedback. Speak to us and let us have your thoughts, be it on the magazine itself or the content of an article. The Forum is for the community and the community needs a voice, so our letters page will give you the freedom to speak.

Since the magazine's launch in July 2008 the magazine has grown in its popularity and distribution area. At its inception we were very focused on Stockbridge as a centre for the magazine. Now we encompass a large area of the Test Valley and we have plans to expand the readership of the magazine yet further during 2012. Some of the towns and villages we plan on reaching are; Mottisfont, Braishfield, Longparish and West Tytherley, more may be added to this list as the year progresses.

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We are always thinking of ways to improve your local magazine and we are keen to expand our readership yet further.

We need your information urgently and we value your local input. Entries onto our Diary page, Clubs and Societies page and Useful Information page are completely free of charge.

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BuSINESS commuNITy05 Dates for your Diary

06 Test Valley Borough council News

08 church services and News

10 clubs and Societies

12 a king and a 400 year old tobacco legacy

12 you're having a laugh... aren't you?

14 useful Information

16 Winchester Film Festival 2012

18 New Forest & Hampshire county Show - 24th - 26th July

18 Wagging Tails where happy dogs holiday!

18 National Garden Scheme - open for charity

18 an evening with ann Widdecombe and alastair Stewart

20 Bee Palace

21 Spring is on its way - Stockbridge Primary School News

24 Guy Taplin returns to courcoux & courcoux

24 Stephen Webber Photography

24 Victorian advertising set to reap a profit

26 recipe of the month - legumes farcis

29 Stockbridge marmalade make preserves tradition

with award win

30 useful Information

30 The Sixteen's choral Pilgrimage 2012

32 Ever wondered what singing can do for you?

32 Broughton amateur Drama Group

34 Hampshire mum - let's rock!

36 First of the mohicans

PRoPeRty MAnAgeMentProperty sales, letting and management

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MotoRsmotor vehicle sales, repairs & servicing

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HeALtH & BeAutyHealth & beauty services, shops & salons

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HoMe seRvIcesTrades & service for the home

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educAtIon seRvIcesSchools, colleges and further education

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Food & dRInkTrades and services for food & drink

26, 27, 28, 29, 31

tHe HoMeItems for the home

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AnIMAL & Pet seRvIces 19

PRoFessIonAL seRvIcesProfessional trades & organisations

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tHe gARden Trades & services for the garden

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ARts, cRAFts & MusIclocal arts and crafts and retailers

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BuILdIng seRvIces & suPPLIesBuilding services & supplies

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april Diary

DaTES For your DIaryCountry MarketEvery Thursday 10-11.45am at Stockbridge Town Hall, Stockbridge.

Sunday 1st AprilRetro and Antique & Collectible MarketA great opportunity to buy or sell all things Vintage and Retro including clothes, accessories, homeware, furniture, vinyl records plus much more. First Sunday of every month from 10am - 4pm. Middlebrook StreetWinchester

Wednesday 4th AprilChildren’s Easter Chocolate Workshop Join us for a fun family workshop making your own mini Easter eggs, decorate a chocolate lolly and learn all about how chocolate is made from bean to bar. Run by the talented staff from Chocolate Craft in Alresford, you’ll be given all the help you need to make your own chocolate treats for Easter. All ingredients and packaging included Sessions at 10am-11.30am and 1pm-2.30pm. Tickets: £12 per child (over 8’s only please) and £4 per adult (free gift included), each child must be accompanied by an adult (max 3 children per adult). Tickets available online from the Cathedral Box Office or by phone on 01962 857275.

Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th AprilWickham Easter Folk FestivalA 4-day family-friendly Folk Festival with music, song and dance in the picturesque and attractive village of Wickham. Concerts, sessions, workshops and a traditional Crafts Fayre will be held in the Wickham Community Centre with dance displays and informal sessions throughout the village. For more information contact: Wickham Community Centre, Mill LaneWickham, Hants, PO17 5ALTel: 023 8071 1818

Friday 6th - Sunday 15th AprilAll day events at the Watercress Line, Alresford. A Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends

Sunday 8th April Guided tours of Twyford WaterworksCome and have a guided tour of this unique Edwardian pumping station. Hazeley Road, Twyford, SO21 1QA. Tel: 01962 714 716 www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk

Monday 9th April21st Spring Vehicle Meet & Autojumble To be held at Picket Piece, SP11 6LX, American, European and British classic cars & bikes, commercials, military, steam & stationary engines. Adults £4, seniors £3, children £2. Raffle in aid of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and other local charities. For more details ring 01264 363295 or 07889 630544.

Tuesday 10th AprilChildren's Holiday ActivitiesActivities and workshops inspired by the Cathedral. Suitable for children aged 7+ Cost: £2.00 per child, includes a drink and biscuit. Staffing is by a fully qualified teacher and adults are welcome to stay at no extra costs. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.For more details and to book please email Cheryl Bryan, our Director of Children's Education, or phone her on 01962 857224.

Saturday 14th April Sale of Antiques,Collectables and Affordable Furnishings and Specialist Plant StallStockbridge Town Hall 10am to 2pm. Browse through a varied range of items for your house and garden. Admission free.

Sunday 15th April French Market, Stockbridge From 10am - 4pm. Cheese Lorry, Bread baked on site, croissants and patisseries, charcuterie, olives, cider, smoked hams, crepes stall, freshly made pralines, garlic

etc. Local shops will also be open including The Garden Inn, Lane End Kitchen Ware and Mokaya Cocoa.

Monday 16th AprilHoughton WI MeetingFrom 7.30pm in Houghton Village Hall. Sue Waldron will give a talk on "Crafts of Inland Waterways". All visitors are very welcome. For further information please call Sandra Harper: 01794 388509 or Jane Anderton: 01264 810928

Saturday 21st April Wherwell SingersSpring ConcertFrom 7.30pm at All Saints Church, Compton. Donation to Hello Martha Fund (Reg charity no. 1079049) Tickets: £7 (£5 concessions)Available from Dale Webb (01264) 860074and on the door

Saturday 21st AprilChilbolton Pre-school Open Afternoon From 2 - 4pm. For more information contact: 07732 095814 or 07919 130777 or email: [email protected]

Sunday 22nd April Stockbridge - Bean Car/Daffodil RallyFrom 10.30 onwardsa magnificent collection of vintage cars with names the over 50s will remember.They gather from behind the Grosvenor Hotel and drive off around mid-day.

Sunday 22nd AprilA Spring Choral concertat St. Mary’s ChurchFrom 5.00pm at St.Mary's Church, Broughton.The Broughton singers togetherwith the youth and junior choirs offer a varied and delightful concert for your delight. Tickets available on the door: £6.00 adults, £5.00 concession, under 16s free.Tickets includes a glass of wine. For more information.Jane Lloyd: 01794 301546

Tuesday 24th April Longstock and Leckford WI meeting From 7.30pm at Longstock Village Hall SO20 6DP. Mary Pollock will be talking to us about "Lillie Langtry".

Refreshments. Visitors are always welcome. For more details please ring 01264 810150 or 01264 810603

Saturday 28th AprilWherwell Singers Spring ConcertSt Peter's StockbridgeProgramme includes Handel's Zadok the Priest, Faure's Cantique de Jean Racine, Bruckner motets and English part songs. Tickets: £7 (£5 concessions)www.wherwellsingers.org

Saturday 5th MayLongstock and Leckford WI Stall. The stall will be outside St Peter's Church Stockbridge from 9.30am to 1.30pm selling Bric-a-Brac, plants, cakes and goodies.

Sunday 20th May Wherwell Primary School Spring FeteFrom 11.30 - 2.00pm.Barbecue, Drinks, Tent Teas,Stalls and Games, Bouncy Castles and Prize Draw.Everyone is welcome. Come and enjoy the fun!

Sunday 27th MayJazz by the River In aid of two local charitiesThe Rupert Trust and the Stockbridge Scouts. In the meadow, the White Bridge Stockbridge, SO20 6DJ. John Robinson will be providing the Hog Roast and the Jubilee Trad Jazz band the music. Tickets £15 adult, Child under 12 £8 and infants under 3 free. Tickets will be on sale in Stockbridge from The Pharmacy, John Robinsons, Becky's Greengrocers and the Garden Inn,from the end of April. tickets to be purchased by Friday 25th May.

Would you like to include an item on the diary page?

Simply email your contribution to [email protected] and we will do our very best to include it for you. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee publication of events and reserve the right to edit contributions where necessary.

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community News

Test Valley Borough Council News

to see local businesses being rewarded”.

16 Test Valley eateries won awards after being assessed over recent months, including:

• Abbots Mitre in Chilbolton• Annie's Restaurant at Kimbridge Farm Shop• Clos du Marquis, London Road, Stockbridge• The Bear and Ragged Staff, Timsbury• The Greyhound Inn, Stockbridge• The Mayfly, Testcombe, near Stockbridge• The Royal Oak, Goodworth Clatford• The Star Inn, East Tytherley• Thyme and Tides, Stockbridge

Peter Birnie, the Inspector who assessed the eateries added “I was particularly impressed with the standard of the dishes, the quality of local produce and the attention to detail that the applicants paid to the dining experience. All our winners demonstrated a commitment to the overall customer experience, from taste and presentation to friendliness and welcome.

Some of the best places to eat across Test Valley

have now received their Hampshire Hospitality Awards. The awards showcase the best Hampshire has to offer in the hospitality sector in terms of quality of food, the use of local produce and standard of service.

Funding for the awards was under threat recently so Test Valley Borough Council, Winchester City Council, Hampshire County Council and Tourism South East implemented a rescue plan to reinvigorate the awards.

Councillor Peter Giddings, the Economic Portfolio Holder at Test Valley Borough Council said "We are lucky to have so many good quality pubs and restaurants here in Test Valley. They play an important role in attracting the growing number of visitors and in stimulating a competitive local economy which is one of our corporate aims. I am very pleased that the Council was able to help rescue these awards because in these challenging economic times, it is good

These awards are an excellent way to showcase and celebrate the best of what the county has to offer."

Online subscriptions will be accepted

for the 2012/13 Test Valley Garden Waste Collection Service from Monday 5 March 2012. An ‘Early Bird’ offer is available until 2 April 2012 so any applications received by this date will be eligible for a £3 reduction on the first licence.

Current licences expire on 29 April 2012 and to continue receiving the Garden Waste Collection Service a new licence will be needed. To apply, visit the Garden Waste section (www.testvalley.gov.uk/gardenwaste) of

Look out for the new Hampshire Hospitality Award window stickers which will be displayed in the winning establishments.

the Council's website. Alternatively call the Council’s Customer Services team on 01264 368000 or use the application forms distributed with this year’s Council Tax bills.

This year, the first licence will cost £22 under the Early Bird offer, or £25 outside of it. New subscribers will pay an additional £1.00 to purchase a reusable sack. These have proved to be highly durable so it is hoped that existing subscribers will continue to use the sacks issued last year. If you do need a new sack at time of renewal, there will be a charge of £1.00. Concessionary rates are available for local people who receive certain benefits.

If you do not want to use our kerbside collection service, Test Valley’s Household Waste Recycling Centres at Scott Close, Walworth Business Park in Andover and at Bunny Lane, Timsbury near Romsey will also accept garden waste.

Awards for Quality eateries in the Test Valley

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Sunday 1st April10.45 Liturgy of Palms

Good Friday14.00 Good Friday Vigil

Easter Day11.00 Parish Communion

Sunday 15th April10.45 All Age Worship

Sunday 22nd April10.45 Parish Communion

Sunday 29th April08.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 1st April10.15 Palm Sunday Service


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Old St.PeterStockbridge

St.NicholasLeckford

St.CatherinesLittleton

St.Mary-the-lessChilbolton

Easter Day10.00 Family Communion


Sunday 22nd April10.00 Family Service

St.MarysCrawley

St. Peter & Holy CrossWherwell

Sunday 1st April10.00 Holy Communion

Good Friday14.00 Meditation

Easter Day10.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 15th April10.00 Family Service

Sunday 22nd April08.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 22nd April10.00 Benefice Service

St.StephensSparsholt

St.PetersOver Wallop

St.Thomas MoreStockbridge

Mass & Services09.00 Sunday MassFor other services and events please contact the Church.Canon Paul Townsend01962 852804

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Sunday 5th April17.30 Eucharist of the last supper and foot washing

Good Friday14.00 Meditation on the Cross

Easter Day06.00 Holy Communion at Nutley Farm11.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 15th April09.30 Sunday Club11.00 Holy Communion and Coffee Club

Sunday 22nd April09.30 Family Communion09.30 Sunday Club

Every Wednesday09.30 Holy Communion

Sunday 1st April10.15 Palm Sunday Service Windover Farm

Good Friday10.30 Good Friday Walk with readings

Easter Sunday09.30 All Age Worship 10.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 15th April09.15 Service of the Word

Sunday 22nd April09.15 Parish Communion


Good Friday12.00 Reflections at the Cross

Easter Day09.30 Easter Family Communion


Sunday 22nd April10.30 Holy Communion18.00 Evening Prayer

Sunday 29th AprilSt.Peter's Only

Sunday 1st April18.00 Choral Devotion

Good Friday10.30 Easter Garden

Easter Day08.00 Holy Communion10.00 Easter Morning Worship


Sunday 22nd April10.00 Fourth Sunday Worship

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Sunday 15th April18.00 Evensong

Sunday 29th April10.45 Benefice Service

Sunday 1st April10.00 Morship Worship with Donkey


Sunday 15th April10.00 Mattins

Sunday 22nd April10.00 Family Communion

Sunday 1st April10.30 Family Service

Good Friday14.00 Liturgy of the Cross10.30 Mattins

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Sunday 15th April10.30 Holy Communion18.00 Evening Worship (youth group)


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Sunday 1st April10.00 Family Communion with DonkeyGood Friday12.00 Meditation


Sunday 15th April08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Morning Worship

Sunday 22nd April10.00 Family Communion 10.00 Morning Worship

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Sunday 1st April18.00 EvensongGood Friday10.00 Family WorshipEaster Day09.30 Holy Communion

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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-Schoola well established Pre-School with new facilities including an all weather outdoor play area. We provide flexible hours to children from 2 years to school age. The Pre-School ‘helps children make good progress in learning and development with a focus on structured learning through play’ (ofsted). For further information or to arrange a visit call 01264 811772

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 Pre-schoola community run pre-school set in the millennium memorial Hall and surrounding grounds, offering a safe, happy and caring learning environment for 2 to 4 year olds. Staffed by experienced professionals. ofsted registered. open 8:30am-12:15pm, with a flexible drop off. contact carol mortimer on 01962 776 206 or 07765 916 006 to arrange a visit.

Wallops under 5s Playgroupmothers and toddlers group meets on Fridays at Wallops Parish Hall. Tel: 01264 781635

Water meadow children's centre │ Stockbridge Primary School, old london road, Stockbridge, So20 6EJ. Tel: 01264 811089 Fax: 01264 810134 [email protected]

The Barn Nursery - over WallopSmall cosy nursery (max 6 children). 3hr sessions. many activities. Singing, dancing, messy art & craft, playing in the garden. Willa Franks: 01264 782007 or 07831 368244. [email protected]

The Sombornes Pre-SchoolIndependent, oFSTED registered pre-school offering education through play in a friendly, informal setting for children aged 2 to school age. Please visit www.thesombornespreschool.org for session

times and more information or call 07530 893773.

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

chilbolton Badminton clubJill lord Tel: 01264 860667

chilbolton Short mat Bowls club meets 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

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

upper clatford youth Football clubWe are running teams at under 7-16yr age groups this season. New players welcome. Training weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (depending on age group) at upper clatford sports fields 6-7.15pm. Tel: 01264 364106 or 07833 614429 Jennie Handford for more information.

Broughton Short mat Bowlsour activity takes place on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30, (September to april), in Broughton Village Hall. New members welcome. all the equipment provided. come along and join in. more information contact: amanda Hayter on 01980 862883 or John Perry on 01794 301466.

art Group - abbotts annGroups meet at The old Exchange,Duck Street, abbotts ann, SP11 9NDJoin a small group of 5 or 6 like minded people, find your style, medium and artistic identity, but mostly, come and relax and enjoy! materials are provided, as is tuition and encouragement. Work in any medium and on any subject you choose, or on the topic chosen for the day. Groups meet fortnightly; sessions last for 2.5 hours with

tea and coffee on hand. Sessions are lead by: liz Dell HND(Fine art) TDip(IT).contact liz for more information one-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01264 711051 mob: 07881 633089

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 7.30pm on the third monday of every month, except august, in the Priory Hall, love lane (St. John’s 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. www.egandover.blogspot.com or Tel: 01264 860806

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

The Fly Dressers’ GuildJohn leatherly - Tel: 01264 364850 or ron Dodson - Tel: 01264 810169

Test Valley Turners For wood turners of all levels, from novice to professional. meets every third monday evening at longstock Village Hall. contact Graham Barnard Tel: 01962 851979

St mary's church, Broughton, Flowers:Janelle Quitman - Tel: 01794 301 754

Stockbridge church Flowers angela mcmeekin - Tel: 01264 810236

Fancy a craFTy Pint?on the first Saturday of every month. love craft live crafty run informal arts and crafts workshops in abbotts ann. Where local craft lovers are invited to meet up and enjoy a range of crafty workshops led by local artist and qualified teacher Kelly Jenkins Ba Hons. ma rca. you will learn a new skill, make a product to take away & enjoy a drink & some homemade cake! all in the wonderful surroundings of The Eagle Inn Village pub. Each month ranges from; Textiles, Jewellery, ceramics, decoupage and much more!The workshops run from 2pm to 5pm and costs just £18 per crafter with all your materials and lovely homemade cakes included! For more information on future workshops visit our www.facebook.com/lovecraftlivecrafty or to book your place email: [email protected] or call Kelly on 01264 712149.

chilbolton Playerscontact richard richardson on Tel: 01264 861082www.chilboltonplayers.org.uk

Broughton amateur Dramatic Group – BaDGThe group exists for the enjoyment of those who wish to be involved in any way with

productions, not just for the benefit of performers. We aim to provide entertainment for the village in the form of drama, comedy, dance, music, review and pantomime. If you are interested in joining us on stage or behind the scenes then please get in touch. chair: linda cardigan - Tel: 01794 301196Vice chair: Janet Wallace - Tel: 01794 301254

Stockbridge amateur Dramatic Society (SaDS)chair: mark Frank (01264 810562). Vice-chair: Debbie Smart (01264 810147)www.stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk

clatford amateur Dramatic

Society (caDS)chairman: cliff Tucker Tel:01264 324513. Secretary: ann Buckley Tel. 01264 365506

Sword DancingPart of Broughton Traditional arts Group (BTaG). We meet weekly from 5th march 2012. No previous experience necessary, new members welcome anytime. Pippa Evans: 01794 301389.

Samba and african Drumming We meet fortnightly at Broughton Primary School. No experience necessary. come and discover the benefits of drumming! For more information phone lynda middleton: 01794 388002

Bell ringing at Sparsholt meet mondays 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 and participation with local charities and educational causes. If you are interested in joining us; beginner or experienced, contact: 01264 324056

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 or Tel: 01264 323213

The Wallops W.I.meets every second Wednesday of the month - 7.30pm. St Peters church Hall, over Wallop. New members and guests are >>

PRe-scHooLs &PLAygRouPs

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always welcome. contact Pam Quick on: Tel: 01264 781292 or Shirley monger on Tel: 01264 782151

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 2012 as well as many social occasions planned. 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. New members welcome. contact: Sally Griffiths Tel: 01264 860313 or Sue Batchelor Tel: 01264 860307

royal air Force association Ben Warren Tel: 01264 810522

Stockbridge lunch club Joyce compton - Tel: 01264 810898

riVa - Dog Training Kings Somborne. Val Kelsey - Tel: 01794 388570royal British legion (Houghton Branch) chair: clive mantell - Tel: 01264 810804. Secretary: John Gale -Tel: 01962 760225 Poppies: a mcmeekin -Tel: 01264 810236

royal British legion Womens Section (Stockbridge Branch) Branch chair: Nancy Warren - Tel: 01264 810522. Secretary: Joyce compton - Tel: 01264 810898

longstock Garden club Peter Bramley: 01264 810432 or ada rogers: 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 magazine’s 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. 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 meets 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.club Secretary: Victoria Brown Tel: 07828 019624 [email protected]

The Somborne & District Society a local history society although we do cover other subjects and interests. We hold regular lectures on the fourth Wednesday each month at 8 p.m. in King’s Somborne village hall as well as visits to historic houses and other places of interest. (Further information from mary Pollock on 01794 388422).

otHeR cLuBs &socIetIes

royal National lifeboat InstitutionStockbridge & upper Test Branch. chairman: Tolley Taylor - Tel: 01256 893561

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. contact : mr David Watts on: 01264 810421 (chairman)www.uppertestvalleyvintageclub.co.uk.

Wherwell History GroupBuilds up an archive of local history material and arranges monthly talks and visits. andrew Flanagan. Tel: 01264 [email protected]

If you would like to feature your club or society on these pages FrEE of charge then please send your contribution to [email protected]. Please try to keep your contribution to under 60 words so that other groups can take advanatge of our free servcie

community News12


You’re having a laugh ...aren’t you?

Will you be having or did you have a hilarious April

fool’s day? Or did the day come and go like any other?

When was the last time you let those chuckle muscles have a really good workout? When did you laugh so much that tears were streaming down your face? Or has life got a little too serious recently?

As a therapist I often forget the powerful effects of laughter despite spending an evening at a laughter workshop (how

sad does that sound?) being deliberately guided into the state. Yet the sound of roaring laughter is so contagious isn’t it?

Laughter is the best medicine.If it were bottled the label might read: Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. The ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships,

Arguably King James I of England also proved that Legalising drugs

may not solve the problems of misuse as history shows.

Drug abuse is a constant challenge for governments. Liberal voices shout loudly about the logic of drug legalisation with more benefits than disadvantages, but I remain unconvinced. Our comfortable compromise with hypocrisy on non-medical drug use means we pretend to be doing everything possible when in reality we know the best we can do is to contain and pay the price for this containment.

The human desire to alter mood will always be with us and no amount of effort will eradicate it. Tobacco is the most lethal non-medical drug in use. History gives some insight into how a compromise 400 years ago giving it a legal status still brings a heavy price today — a price that will be even greater if we are tempted into making more dopamine stimulants legal.

In October 1611 a resident of the English colony of

A king and a 400 year old tobacco legacy

Jamestown, John Rolf, found that tobacco farming offered commercial survival for his failing colony. The Virginia Company formed in 1606 was incorporated to establish a viable colony in America, something that had previously proved too difficult. The plan was that the company would produce wine, olives and other commercial crops, but all failed.

In 1609 a relief ship found Jamestown was almost a ruin.Rolf (who later became the husband of Pocahontas) had smuggled some seeds of Nicotiana tabacum from the island of Trinidad, planted the seeds and, in doing so, more or less started the current tobacco industry. Rolf needed to smuggle his seeds from Trinidad since at that time the island was under Spanish rule and taking the seeds was a capital crime. Rolf was clearly a risk-taking entrepreneur more akin to asking forgiveness than seeking permission. Today, would he be a drug baron?At that time the moral compass of our society was organised religion. The religious view on tobacco was confusingly articulated by the old Catholic wittism: “Yes, it’s a sin to

smoke when praying but can it be wrong to say a prayer when smoking?”

Up to the early 1600s tobacco was used in the medical systems of Europe, China and India and generally did not meet religious opposition possibly because the Talmud, the Bible and the Koran omitted to deal with tobacco. Muslims exposed to tobacco in African settlements adopted it and the Catholic Church, opposed to smoking in church, had little view on smoking in secular life. Enter King James I, a man who liked a challenge.

King James loathed tobacco smoking; his famous Counterblaste much quoted to this day is perhaps the first official condemnation of tobacco but it wasn't for health reasons. The link with ill health wouldn't happen for another 350 years! No, James I believed that the tobacco was part of witchcraft and, therefore, an abomination.

Belladonna and henbane are members of the Solanaceae family of plants; so is tobacco. James was aware that witches used such herbs in rituals. Albert Hoffman, of LSD fame who wrote, ‘Plants of the gods’, reports that witches used the leaves of belladonna and henbane to compound a paste that was then smeared

onto the broomstick shafts that they then slipped between their legs and rode through their bedrooms in a hallucinating flight. Dopamine stimulation seems to have a long, weird history. A number of commentators support Hoffman’s view that witches were more sexually liberal than spiritually evil yet to the late medieval mind these were one and the same. There is a suggestion that witches were outcast lesbians and their acts of sexual freedom certainly unnerved males who sought to suppress them. Male domination is a feature of most societies down the ages and individuals who upset this order were outcast. James I, it is known, was disgusted by, and perhaps with, the sexual act, which seems to be central to his obsession with witches and his ultimate demonising of tobacco.

James I was singularly unsuccessful in his efforts but since he was pragmatic as well as obsessive he did the next best thing to eradicating tobacco: he taxed it. And here it stays to this day. Unless we are careful, the liberals are likely to lead us down this road for other dopamine stimulants, which will really become the mother of all public health problems

Sultan SID Dajani.

and supporting both physical and emotional health. Take as required.

How does it help?

Laughter relaxes the whole bodyA good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after.

Laughter boosts the immune system Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.

Laughter triggers the release of endorphins Endorphins are the body’s natural feel-good chemicals.

Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.

Laughter protects the heartLaughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

Laughter dissolves distressing emotionsYou can’t feel anxious, angry, or sad when you’re laughing.

Laughter helps you relax and rechargeIt reduces stress and increases energy, enabling you to stay focused and accomplish more.

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Laughter shifts perspectiveIt allows you to see situations in a more realistic, less threatening light. A humorous perspective creates psychological distance, which can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed. Especially helpful in the workplace!

Laughter can help you express your true feelingsDeeply felt emotions are allowed to rise to the surface.

We’re renowned as a nation for our sense of humour with every style being catered for. TV such as You’ve Been Framed gives us the chance to laugh at the expense of others which is a fair swop for the £250 they get to compensate for their distress at the time. Overall laughter can take you to a higher place where you can view the world from a more relaxed, positive, creative, joyful, and balanced perspective.

So your task should you choose to accept it is to bring

more fun and laughter into your life and those you share it with.

You could even “fake it until you make it” – studies show that faked laughter also provides the benefits mentioned above. The body can’t distinguish between fake laughter you just start doing on purpose and real laughter that comes from true humour – the physical benefits are exactly the same and the former usually leads to the later anyway!

Go on – have a giggle now!

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useful Information

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 Alan Crisp, ChairmanTel: 01264 860641Mandy Amor, ClerkTel: 01264 860566

Kings Somborne Parish CouncilJohn Werrett, Chairman Tel: 01794 389311Peter Storey, Clerk Tel: 01794 389688

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 SchoolStockbridge Primary SchoolOld London Road, StockbridgeHants, SO20 6EJ. Headteacher: Mrs Emma Jefferies: Tel: 01264 810550 [email protected]

Test Valley SecondarySchoolRoman Road, StockbridgeHampshire, SO20 6HATel: 01264 [email protected]

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

Kings’s 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

Andover War Memorial Hospital (No A&E)Open 7 days a week for Minor Injuries - From 08:30-21:30.Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LB Tel: 01264 358811

Stockbridge SurgeryNew Street, StockbridgeHampshire, SO20 6HGTel: 01264 810524 The surgery is open to patients on weekdays between the hours of 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 Tel: 01264 810524. Outside these hours use the Out of Hours service which can be contacted on Tel: 0300 300 2012. Weekdays - Monday to Friday 6.30pm to 8am. Weekends - Friday 6.30pm to 8am Monday morning. Service also available on bank holidays.

District nurse: Tel: 01962 893560 Health visitor: Tel: 01962 763970www.stockbridgesurgery.co.uk

Stockbridge PharmacyHigh Street. Stockbridge.Hampshire. SO20 6EXTel: 01264 810624Tel: 01264 810967

Stockbridge Police Station 0845 045 45 45. The current proposal is for the Police Station to locate to the Fire Station in Stockbridge. More news to follow when confirmed.

Andover Police 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

Open 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.stockbridgeosteopathicpractice.comTel: 01264 810028

The River Dental & Cosmetic Clinic1 Clarendon Terrace, High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6EY General and cosmetic dentistry of the highest standard, including state-of-the-art treatments unique to the area. Tel: 01264 810818 [email protected]

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

Over Wallop Parish CouncilLindsay Murray-Twinn, ChairmanTel: 01264-781497Richard Waterman, ClerkTel: 01264-772460

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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

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

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

Chilbolton Neighbourhood WatchFor Neighbourhood Watch enquiries contact: Maria Watson Tel: 01264 860415

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Each year, the Winchester Film Festival works in partnership with a local charity. This year,

Winchester Film Festival 2012

We are delighted that all the proceeds from the 2012 Winchester Film Festival will be donated to the Friends of the Family, so you can experience a unique cinematic event while also raising funds for a very worthy cause.

Friends of the Family is a charity for vulnerable families and their children who live in the Winchester district. It is managed by Trustees and run by professional staff and volunteers. It is a small, friendly organisation which was established in 1993, and is based at the Quaker Meeting House in the centre of Winchester.

This year the Winchester Film Festival will be held from the 8th to the 20th May. For more information visit: http://www.winchesterfilmfest.com or call: 01962 827107

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Award winning company Wagging Tails offers an

alternative to traditional kennels. Now is the time to be arranging your doggie’s holiday. Don’t leave it too late!!We match your beloved dog to one of our very experienced, insured and licenced carers. All of our carers are either past dog owners or still have one dog of their own, who enjoys the company of another dog. We do not mix different family’s dogs together and all of our carers are at home during the day. As our carers do not work they are able to offer your best friend the undivided love, exercise and attention we believe he deserves.

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Best of British at The New Forest ShowIn keeping with the

Jubilee celebrations this year, the New Forest & Hampshire County Show (NFHCS) theme this year is ‘The Best of British’. They already highlight local goods and produce but this will be extended to encompass every part of Britain, and will include a brand new ‘Best of British’ Pavilion dedicated to demonstrations and interactive events. We are also delighted to announce that Alan Titchmarsh is our president this year and will be touring around the Showground on all three days.If anyone has any agricultural memorabilia please get in touch with the Press Officer, Jackie Neylon now on [email protected] or ring 07767 252531

Agricultural Shows are famous for their livestock and rural activities and of course this remains the central attraction, especially as the Show is particularly famous

The New Forest & Hampshire County Show 24th – 26th July

for its horse competitions including international showjumping. Over 3000 animals will be at the Show, 75 traditional crafts shown and cooking demonstrations and wine tasting ‘live’ on the showground.

This Show’s aims are so much more than just agriculture, offering the opportunity to learn about everything in the countryside but also to provide entertainment for all ages. Attractions this year will include the exciting Shetland Grand National, Solent Dog Agility displays, Sheepdog herding and much more. Remember there are also over 600 trade stands providing one of the most varied and unusual goods and produce – definitely the place to get that special purchase.

20% off advance tickets are available online until July 11th at www.newforestshow.co.uk. Or on 10590 622409

Sunday 15th & Tuesday 17th AprilCrawley Gardens, nr Winchester. Exceptionally pretty small village with thatched houses, C14 church and village pond. Three spring gardens of varied size, style and character will be open: Gable Cottage, Little Court and Paige Cottage. 2pm – 5.30pm. Combined admission £6. Plants for sale, teas.

NEW Wednesday 25th & Sunday 29th AprilAshe Park, nr Ashe, Overton. Extensive new gardens within

the grounds of a Georgian country house and estate, with further development in progress. Parkland and specimen trees, woodland and bluebell walks, large contemporary potager, lime avenue and several newly-planted areas. 2pm – 6pm. Admission £5. Plants for sale, teas.

Gardens open for the National Gardens Scheme. Children are admitted free except where stated. Details of all gardens are in the Hampshire booklet and fuller descriptions with photographs can be found at www.ngs.org.uk

National Gardens Scheme - Open for charity

Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Air Ambulance, "Shelter

Box", serving disaster areas

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The event will cost £25.

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Winchester

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At the Theatre Royal

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interviewing the celebrated

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giving of their time and

talent to support Winchester

Rotary in raising funds for

An evening with Ann Widdecombe and Alastair Stewart

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Do you love your dog?Do you hate leaving him when you go on holiday?Wagging Tails provides friendly home from home dogboarding giving your four legged friend his own specialholiday while you are away. We have carers acrossHampshire ready to welcome your faithful companioninto their family and give him all the love and attentionhe requires in your absence.

All of our carers have been vetted byWagging Tails, licensed by their localCouncils and are fully insured.

Wagging Tails carers are at home all dayand we will not mix different families petsensuring that your dog receives theundivided attention we feel hedeserves. We also insist that youmeet your dog’s carer before hisholiday so you know he will be happy

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Bee Palace

The bee palace from beepalace.com is a nesting home for solitary bees: red

mason bees (osmia rufa) and leafcutter bees (megachile centucularis).Hang the bee palace on a fence or wall in a sunny sheltered spot and

enjoy these docile bees as

they go to work pollinating your fruit and flowers! Your garden is a vital to protecting and feeding these charming bees. Growing flowers for nectar and pollen in your garden and giving them a secure and stable shelter will help slow down the general decline of bees in our gardens

and in the countryside. The bee palace was developed by Nick Edmonds and Duncan Green in Hampshire. The Beepalace is handmade using aircrete, a lightweight insulation block that combines strength and durability with excellent weather-proofing qualities. It means you can leave the bee palace in

situ throughout the year!

The bee palace is filled with nesting tubes which are perfectly

designed to provide shelter for the eggs that the bees lay

throughout the spring and summer. They seal the end of the

tube and the young emerge in the following spring. Simply

replace the nesting tubes in spring once the young have

broken through the seal of mud or leaves.

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21Education Services


reports, each child creating a page for a class book to be shared with others in the library and reception area. Our nature table is growing daily at the moment as children take more notice of the world around them and bring in exciting things collected from home, from dog walks and whilst walking to school.

We are also moving to 4 classes once again from September – an exciting step

forward for all our families. Class sizes will all be under 20 with one class having just 10 children, I’d love to be in their shoes!

There are still more weeks left of Spring and we have so much to look forward to, who knows what we’ll have been up to by the next time I write?!

Emma JefferiesHeadteacherStockbridge Primary School

Tutors (with full references/CRB checked) available for:

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Please contact the Area Advisor for Hampshire

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Like to join us as a tutor? Do get in touch

Tel: 02380 275573 [email protected] www.homeschooltutoring.co.uk

Spring brings Surprises at Stockbridge. We returned to School in

February and a surprise was already in store for us – an OFSTED visit! The press is awash each day it seems with changes in education, generated by Government as they begin to transform the education system. Whether you agree with their rationale or not is an entirely personal belief but it is important that the education we provide our children with has some form of regulation and standards to ensure fairness and equality for all. Nevertheless, the ‘phone call’ and preparation is still daunting!

After 2 days, our inspector pronounced our school Satisfactory but recognised the steps that have been taken since September to ensure a brighter future for the children of Stockbridge and surrounding areas. There is, he said “strong and effective leadership”,

Spring is on its way“strong and effective support” from the Governing body and a team who “work together closely” to achieve the best for children. As we work to develop a 21st century curriculum, the inspector noted “central to this is the shared commitment of all teachers to foster an ethos of challenge and high expectation founded on high self-esteem, and respect and understanding of others’ cultures and beliefs.” The full report can be viewed on our school website www.stockbridge.hants.sch.uk

Whilst OfSTED does play a vital role in monitoring Schools, we get immediate feedback and success from our pupils on a day to day basis. Our Year 5/6 children are developing their work on biodiversity at the moment and creating a ‘bug hotel’ to add to our wildlife garden. It’s exciting to see our older children interested and engaged with their learning to this degree. They are writing

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The Stockbridge gallery Courcoux & Courcoux Contemporary Art

opened its latest exhibition of the work of internationally-renowned bird sculptor Guy Taplin on Saturday 31st March. The show, "Sweet Sixteen", is Taplin's 16th solo exhibition with the gallery over a period of 27 years and features new ideas as well as old favourites from the Essex-based artist.

There are wonderfully graceful egrets alongside humorous owls and boat panels with flying sanderlings and spoonbills, including one blue panel with twenty birds attached which, at eight feet long, is the largest which Guy has ever made.

Taplin, now 73, has exhibited internationally for the past 30 years and his work is in many public and private collections,

Guy Taplin returns to Courcoux & Courcoux

including that of the late Jacqueline Onassis and Lord Puttnam, the well-known film producer.

"We have clients all over the world for Guy's driftwood sculptures", comments gallery director Ian Courcoux. "There are many Taplin lookalikes which, I guess, is a form of flattery. But the secret of Guy's work is his instinct to know when to stop. Others tend to over-finish and lose the essence of the bird. Like its maker, a Taplin has the characteristics of a diamond -- wonderful quality while maintaining a certain roughness round the edges!

"Sweet Sixteen" runs until the 25th April. A 56-page catalogue is available at £10. For further information, contact the gallery 01264 810717/[email protected]

Victorian advertising set to reap a profit

Clocks, Antique Furniture & Works of Art, 3rd April 2012. In

the days before television and viral marketing, advertising was no less creative, and an interesting early example is up for auction at Woolley and Wallis on 3rd April.

Lot 630 in the Clocks, Antique Furniture & Works of Art sale is a 3-foot wide late Victorian plaster and wood model of Fernley Family Butchers of Limehouse, East London. Such models would be placed in shop windows as advertising after the shop had closed and the fresh merchandise had been removed from the window. This model depicts a smartly-dressed butcher standing proudly amidst his wares, with every imaginable cut of meat and animal carcass displayed about him. Unusually, the model also shows the premises complete with its own abattoir, where another butcher works in a blood-stained apron. This grisly

depiction served to emphasis the freshness of the produce, a feature just as important to advertisers today.

The model is believed to have been made by the son of the Fernley Family around the end of the 19th century, and has remained in the family ever since. For the past 30 years it has been exhibited in the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood (part of the Victoria & Albert Museum), and it now comes to auction at Woolley and Wallis from the descendants of the model-making butcher. The fine detail, from the animal carcasses to the lace curtains in the windows above the shop, make it highly collectable, and it goes to auction with an estimate of £4,000-5,000.

Also in this 800-lot sale of Clocks, Furniture & Works of Art is a good selection of Tribal Art from around the world. There are 178 lots of clocks, pocket watches, barometers & scientific instruments and in the furniture section there is a good private collection of amboyna wood furniture.

A fully illustrated sale catalogue is available at www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk and more information by calling 01722 339752.

Stephen Webber learned his trade assisting one of the ‘Greats’ of modern

photography, John Claridge, who continues to be a close friend and insightful critic.His commercial work for the major advertising agencies has always gone in tandem with a love of portraiture. Particular

Stephen Webber Photography

influences include Irving Penn – especially his early studio work in natural light. Stephen’s current ‘Biographies in Light’ project uses ultra-low contrast flash to wrap his subjects in soft light. This technique – with Stephen’s sense of what Cartier Bresson called ‘the decisive moment’ - can create photographic portraits with the depth and subtlety of paintings. They aim to tell a sitters story, not just to record their likeness. Whether they are commissioned or for exhibition. Stephen’s portraits never use models- always real people, real faces, real professions, real passions.

To see more of Stephens work visit: www.stephenwebber.co.uk

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recipe of the month

recipe of the month

Legumes farcis

PREPARATION & METHODMix pork mince and half the bread crumb and the retained vegetable insides together, add the fresh herbs, piment d’Espelette and season.Next pre-heat your oven to 180°C.

Fill the vegetables with the pork mince mixture and then sprinkle with the rest of the bread crumbs. Place the ingredients in an oven proof dishand pour the chicken stock and wine over. Next, cover with the vegetable lids and cook for 45 minutes until the vegetables are soft.Serve with Camargue rice

If you would like to learn more about cookery then visit: closdumarquis.co.uk and click on cookery school. We have comprehensive lessons catering for all levels of experience. Can't find Piment d’Espelette chilli's, Camargue rice or good quality chicken stock then visit our French pantry. A 10% discount will be given when the recipe from the Forum is quoted or presented. Enjoy

6 Small sweet peppers, cut around the stem to make a lid, remove seeds.6 Small red tomatoes cut around the stem to make a lid.6 Small aubergines, cut length wise6 Small courgettes, cut length wise

With a soup spoon, remove the inside of the tomato, courgette and aubergine, without breaking them.Keep all the vegetable insides, set aside and dice.

1 Diced onion2 Pinches of Piment d’Espelette (mild AOC chilli from Pyrenees)2 Cloves garlic diced small3 Soup spoons of chopped basil3 Soup spoons of parsley finely chopped1kg Pork mince6 Soup spoons of bread crumbs50ml Olive oil

Chicken stock, 1 glass or 175mlsWhite wine, 1 glass or 175mls

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Whether you are looking to celebrate a Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Christening or simply an intimate dinner

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We have all had the misfortune of tasting supposedly traditional and authenticFrench food from over traded beaten tracks offered on the web. at the French Pantry we offer a truly delicious alternative. We believe the discerning client

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“Lovely list marked by enthusiasm and passion for the subject. Lots of interesting stuff from France, especially the Rhône, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon and the Loire. South Africa and South America are other strong areas, plus there are wines from Germany, New Zealand, the USA and elsewhere”, Oz Clarke, 250 Best Wines, Wine Buying Guide 2012

“Stone, Vine & Sun was one of the first of Britain’s current welcome wave of small independent wine merchants selling mainly by word of mouth and the internet. The company’s speciality is hand-picked wines retailing for £7-12 that offer really solid value and character, so I have found not a few to recommend in my current Top 100 wines being featured in the Financial Times”, Jancis Robinson, MW, 2nd December 2011, www.jancisrobinson.com

A lot of Hampshire wine drinkers don’t know there’s a multi award-winning, critically acclaimed wine merchant, with lots of distinctive wines (many organic or bio-dynamically farmed), just on their doorstep. Perhaps it’s because our wine warehouse is tucked away on a farm estate: but as we don’t have to pay high street rents, and we have space to ship in container loads of wine from all over the world, we can sell to you at extremely fair prices, and deliver to you for free.

We hope you will discover us. The best way to do so is to come and taste the wines we offer. Alternatively do look at, or indeed order from, our website; call us for advice; or come and see us in our shop.

Wednesday 18th April, 6.00-8.30 pm

The Beautiful South: Languedoc-Roussillon

Stockbridge Town Hall High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6HE

A walk-round tasting of some 30 wines, from delicious varietal wines to superb, ageworthy

wines from the top appellations - Coteaux du Languedoc, Faugères, St Chinian, and

Roussillon. On the tables will be herb-scented whites, fruity rosés and terroir-driven reds, plus,

to close, delectable Vin Doux Naturel.

Please let us know if you plan to attend 10% off all bottle prices of wines in the tasting

Telephone: 01962 712351 Email: [email protected]

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A Stockbridge company is enjoying the sweet taste of success after

winning a bronze award in the seventh annual World’s Original Marmalade Awards, held at Dalemain Mansion near Penrith, Cumbria.

Taste, from Chilbolton received one of the marmalade world’s most prestigious accolades for its Seville Orange Fine Cut Marmalade, which it entered into the Artisan category

Stockbridge marmalade make preserves tradition with award win

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The event’s 2012 beneficiaries are Hospice at Home and Action Medical Research.

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Stockbridge Town HallHigh Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire. Hall has a kitchen area and an entertainment licence. Now with lift to the Upper Hall. Bookings may be made on our website www.stockbridgetownhall.co.uk. For those without internet access. Tel: 07770 297175

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

King’s Somborne Village HallSituated in the centre of the Village alongside the Recreation Ground. The main hall seats over 100 people, has a large fixed stage with a proscenium arch and a built in sound system. It also has a Performing Rights Society Licence. The Hall has an excellent newly appointed kitchen with a serving hatch to the main hall.The refurbished committee room, is suitable for meetings of about 12 to 14 people. An ideal location as the Hall is situated on a main road and is roughly equidistant from Andover, Romsey, Salisbury and Winchester. Parking for approx forty vehicles available. To arrange a booking for a function, a meetings or other activity please contact: 01794 388386 or by email at [email protected] or visit our web-site www.thesombornes.org.uk/villagehall

Over Wallop Church HallIn centre of village. Hall can seat 50. Kitchen and car parking available. Tel: 01264 782676

Broughton Village Hall Situated in the centre of the village, the purpose built hall has an extensive grassed area at the rear which is used for outdoor activities and overflow parking. The hall boasts excellent facilities. Suitable for weddings, dances and lectures as well as public and private meetings and has ample parking. The building comprises a main hall with seating capacity for lectures or theatrical performances of 120 and for catered functions of a100, together with two meeting rooms which can accommodate 20 and 40 people respectively. The hall holds an entertainment licence and boasts a fully equipped catering standard kitchen together with an excellent bar and a winged stage.Projector, screen and sound equipment are available. For bookings contact Trish Chadder on 01794 301365

Goodworth Clatford Village HallThe Village Hall was purpose built in 1924. The hall can cater for

100 people or 80 seated at tables. There is a full sized snooker table, fully fitted kitchen, sound system and car parking. The club is located in large grounds with 3 gazebos and backing onto the river; a barbecue is available for hire. Bookings can be made via Mary Holloway on 01264 364005.

Wallops Parish HallAt Middle Wallop crossroads.Recently refurbished, modern kitchen, disabled access and car parking. Large hall seats 150. Small hall/meeting room seats 45.Entertainment licence. Details at www.thewallops.net Tel: 01264-783474

Chilbolton Village HallEastman's Field Chilbolton. Hants SO20 6AT. The Village Hall is a modern building with good facilities and a spacious well lit car park. It is used by many local organizations on a regular basis, but is also available for hire. Whether it be a club or sports activity, or a large family social gathering, the hall can provide for a maximum of 125 seated guests. A good sound system is installed and a generous sized well equipped kitchen is available for catering purposes. A large patio overlooks open fields to the rear. For bookings - please contact Mandy Amor on: 01264 860566

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 776518 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. • Comfortable seating for 120• A fully appointed kitchen for preparation of hot & 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 a viewing contact Julie Dickenson: 01264 861494

Littleton Village HallThe Millennium Memorial Hall was built in 1999 and comprises a Main Hall with a maximum capacity

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of 200, a meeting room with a maximum capacity of 36, a fully equipped kitchen (refurbished in 2009) and a light airy foyer. The Hall has modern toilets, including disabled facilities. Outside is a patio area overlooking the Parish cricket ground. There is good level access and ample car parking. The Hall has just been awarded Level II Hallmark standard. It has a Premises Licence for entertainment and for the sale of alcohol, a Performing Rights Society Licence, and a sound system, sound induction loop, and Wifi connection. Further information can be found on www.littletonvillagehall.hampshire.org.uk. For bookings please contact Janet Dobson on 01962 888419.

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On the 13th April 2012 World-renowned choir 'The Sixteen'

is delighted to open the 12th Choral Pilgrimage series, The Earth Resounds, in Winchester Cathedral. Featuring arguably the three most celebrated composers of the Franco-Flemish school of the Renaissance, the programme is centred around movements from the 12-part Missa Et ecce terraemotus by Brumel (the 'Earthquake Mass'). After Josquin, Brumel is considered one of the greatest composers of his generation. Lassus, writing some 30 years later, was influenced by both composers and is known to have performed in the Brumel mass.

Conductor Harry Christophers says: 'For this Choral Pilgrimage, I have decided to explore the sacred music emanating from Flanders in the 15th and 16th centuries. This extraordinary music spans 100 years of innovation and brilliance.

The Sixteen's Choral Pilgrimage 2012

Josquin, Brumel and Lassus were truly European composers, leaving their origins to work in the top establishments of Aix-en-Provence, Ferrara, Rome and Munich. Their music has a unique sonority which I believe will astound you all - from the depth of expression and fascinating texts of Josquin to the overtly decorative mass movements of Brumel's Missa Et ecce terraemotus.

Winchester Cathedral, Dome Alley, Winchester, SO23 9LS

The concert starts at 7.30pmPre-concert talk: 7.00pmDoors open: 6.30pm. Tickets£26/22/14 available from the National Box Office: 01904 651 485 and the Local Box Office: Cathedral 01962 857275www.thesixteen.comContact: 0207 936 [email protected]

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Once again the Broughton Amateur Drama Group filled

the village hall with laughter, enjoyment and enthusiastic audience participation as they presented their interpretation of the panto ‘Puss in Boots’. General consensus seemed to be that this was the best ever but perhaps we in Broughton say this every year. The production combined high class acting with the clever direction of a large cast on a very small stage and the very effective management of the enthusiastic participation of a large number of children and young people. Variously acting as cats, mice, rabbits, squirrels and deer, they showed talent and self discipline as full use was made of the entire hall to facilitate the coming and goings of the large cast. Geoff Elliot the likeable Narrator kept the audience

amused as he struggled at times to get on stage to keep updating the plot. Very much a successful team effort, there were strong performances from all the major players from Sarah Royle as Jack to Islay Crispin as Princess Alice and a very convincing and multi-talented performance as Puss in Boots from Nicola Mawhinney. Much laughter came from the excellent performances by Tim Evans as Dame Hettie Quette and Garry Collins as Lord Roger de Broughton, revelling yet again as the baddie of the piece. Lord Roger was very well supported by his well acted hopeless crew of Nosmo King [Nigel Ottley] and Nopar King [Dom McKay]. Tony Lydeard and Carole Collins successfully played the ineffectual King Herbert and his wife Queen Mildred. The audience enjoyed the fitness session when the

King’s personal trainer played by Kevin Taylor tried unsuccessfully to get him into good physical shape. With excellent cameo performances from Mike Moore and Nick Jones, the entertainment moved steadily forward to its eventual happy ending with lots of quick humour and well performed dancing and singing.The back stage team and costume designers deserve a special mention in this terrific production. The

scenery was first class and the costumes were superb, with great attention to detail throughout. The make up of so many varied characters was of the highest order. In the beautifully produced programme the Director, Linda Cardigan referred to working with a very special team both on stage and behind the scenes. Her words and her skills were reflected throughout as audiences were treated to a pantomime to remember. Hobson

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hampshire Mum

Let's rock!Another sojourn to the Capital City for the family

Pagan. This time the happy collision of the niece’s 16th birthday and a trip to the O2 to see Snow Patrol, heralded an overnight stay at the

Premier Inn, (we know how to live), at Borough Market.

Now one of the many problems with being an indecisive soul was the inability, at the time, to make a decision regarding a second child. The years rolled by as I grappled with should we shouldn’t we conundrum resulting in a large gap between Stars II & I. Once in their 20s the gap will barely be apparent but at present, all too often, we have to leave Star II at home with a sitter due to issues of age.

But no more! Enough of this, I thought, we are not complete when one is missing; from now on Star II will partake of all Pagan outings – ready or not! And so it was that we, along with the Immaculate In- laws, found ourselves ‘back stage’ at the O2.

At this point I would love to be able to say, at the very least, that I have a friend whose cousin’s brother is the guitarist in Snow Patrol- hence the back stage pass. But no; if you have Sky then you simply apply online for your ‘feel like a star for the night’ experience and join the throng. It’s red carpet all the way to the dimly lit bar, all rather jolly and the kids thought it was heaven on a stick.

Having donned crampons and climbed to our seats way up in the gods we acclimatized both to the altitude and decibels. Snow Patrol brilliantly belted out hit after hit; Star I, a veteran of such occasions, was in fine form as was The Husband. Much to my relief Star II was fine about the noise levels and was up dancing and singing to the known tunes, but then came a rather curious question,“Mum when will they sing ‘Paradise’ it’s my favourite.”I gently explained, “Not until June when we go to see Cold Play”.Some further explanation of bands and their back catalogues may be required.

Then having jigged around for an hour or so came the dreaded,“How much longer Mum? How many more songs?”

“Oh just two or three”. I said reassuringly, didn’t mention the encore.

No sooner had we heard “Thank you London and goodnight!” than we found ourselves back stage once more. Far from whining about going home, Star II found a second wind and a lengthy game of pool ensued.

Eventually we found our way back onto the Jubilee Line only to be faced with huge crowds due to the lack of trains. Mutterings about transport logistics and the Olympics reverberated around the platform, and then in scenes reminiscent of Tokyo in rush hour we were herded onto the train. The hour was late, a speedy journey back to Southwark was the priority, but no, the train remained resolutely static.

Star II, being limited in stature compared to our fellow travellers, fared rather well in such cramped conditions. No invasion of personal space, bad breath or body odour to contend with but instead the tantalizingly tempting red of the passenger alarm positioned at the ideal height. This fact was not lost on some of the passengers whose glares were diverted downward as a guard invited us all to get off the train due to the passenger alarm being pressed in one of the carriages. Star II was the prime suspect; guilty it would seem, until proven innocent, not helped by the continuous and loud insistence,“Mum it wasn’t ME!”Like any good mother…well I had my doubts, but when the alarm was turned off two carriages down, I felt an inner blend of piousness and relief.

It was the not until the small wee hours that we collapsed into the comfort of our beds; the Husband and I could happily have got Lenny Henry in between us, (had we had the mind….), such was the vastness of the double bed. Stars I and II slept soundly, despite the effects of mild concert induced tinnitus, and apart from a slight altercation with London Underground it had all gone rather well.

But then there’s always next time...Sandra Pagan


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80s Party NightFriday 4 May

Great ExpectationsWednesday 9 May

HamletThursday 17 May

The Martin Harley BandSaturday 19 May

Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint PresentationWednesday 23 May

Ballet CentralSaturday 26 May

Gervase PhinnFriday 8 June

Al Murray, The Pub LandlordThursday 14 June

Country LegendsSaturday 22 June

Neil Innes, Short Stories and Tall SongsFriday 7 September

Jon Walsh, A BluesmanThursday 20 September

Celtic DreamSaturday 29 September

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