Stockbridge Forum Magazine Issue 32

Community news & events

Local entertainment

Church services

Useful information

Clubs and societies

Local businesses

Children's corner

Recipe page

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As per usual you will find a monthly recipe, all the useful local information and many

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New Community and Business DirectoryNow it is even easier to find a local business or service. Visit www.stockbridge.co.uk and click on the 'Directory' tab. This new online feature will enable you to find your local trades and services with a few clicks of the mouse. Alternatively see page 10 of this issue for more information. March Copy DeadlineThe copy deadline for all news, events, editorial and advertising is the 14th of February. Any items received after this date are not guaranteed publication.

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4 Contents

BuSINESS COmmuNIty

05 Dates for your Diary06 useful Information08 The Winter Garden10 The Stockbridge Forum Introduces its New Online Business and Community Directory. The 1st All Saints Winter Lecture.12 useful Information 14 Church Services and News16 Celebrating Success at King's Somborne. Hello 'Pud-Swan' - A New Book by Bryan Beggs. Education and Learning Action Group.17 Serving the Future of Enivronmental Services in the Southern test Valley18 useful Information / Clubs and Societies20 mitchell's Wings. The Rainbow Fish at The Lights 22 Artists Winter Show with Guest Enameller Sally Cantan23 Going on holiday?24 St.Valentine... Who was he?25 Recycling Rant26 Is breakfast really important?28 Hampshire mum on being 50!30 Clubs and Societies

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

23, 25, 31

Home Servicestrades & service for the home

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Arts & Craftsmusic, dance, the arts and crafts

20, 21

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

26, 27, 29

The HomeItems for the home

15, 17, 32

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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Monthly GroupYoung Stockbridge Amateur Dramatics Society (Young SADS)Are you between 10 and 18 years old? Young SADS needs you! We meet once a month for drama workshops focusing on communication skills, confidence building, improvisation, all aspects of performance and of course fun and games! For more information please contact Sarah at [email protected]

Saturday 29th January to Sunday 27th February Our World Through The LensAt Sir.Harold Hilier Gardens.From 10am to 4pm. A stunning exhibition by some of Hampshire’s leading photographers. Images of flora, fauna, land and seascapes from all around our planet. Framed, unframed photographs and greetings cards for sale. Free admission. Tel: 01794 369318

Friday 4th FebruaryLunch and LearnHampshire Record Office1:00pm 1-2pm. Free, informal session reading old handwriting. This month we will be looking at documents written in english. You are welcome to bring along any old documents of your own which need deciphering.Free, no booking requiredTelephone: 01962 846154

Saturday 5th FebruaryStockbridge Town HallArt sales and ExhibitionsSaturdays from 10am

Sunday 6th FebruaryHillier Gardens - Gardeners' WorkshopSir Harold Hillier Gardens9.30am to 1pm. Discover how to transform your garden into a vibrant, fragrant winter wonderland! Our magical Winter Garden, one of the largest of its kind in europe, will be your inspiration. Practical, hands-on workshop, mainly outdoors. Price includes light refreshments on arrival. Booking essential.Cost: £25 Telephone: 01794 369318

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.

Saturday 12th February The Forgotten City WalkWinchester Discovery CentreFrom 11:00am. What better way to compliment your visit to the "Forgotten emperor" exhibition in our Gallery than with this walk with a registered guide. It will lead you around places in Winchester where Romans lived, worked and fought in the time of the Forgotten emperor, Carausius. It will visit sites where there are visable remains and those where we know the Roman story from archaeological evidence. Suitable for children age 7+, all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. £5 - Telephone: 01962 873603

Monday 14th FebruaryValentine's Party Night7.30 - 10.30pm at the Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SBeveryone welcome - whether single or couple! Our emphasis is on fun for everyone! Starting with Salsa Beginners Class for everyone and party dancing afterwards to a variety of music till 10.30! Tickets only £7Bar open for the entire night!Please contact Silvia & Max at Salsa y Sol 01256 389 275www.salsaysol.co.uk

Monday 14th FebruaryTest Valley Health WalksRomsey Walks from The Rapids11:00am. Health Walks are a national initiative by the British Heart Foundation and Natural england which aims to get people out walking more as part

of an organised group in their own community. Walks are up to an hour long and are led by volunteer health walk leaders.Health Walks focuses on all aspects of health; physically, mentally and emotionally in that as well as targeting the physical benefits of walking it also helps lift the mood by walking outside in the fresh air and is a great way to meet new people in similar circumstances. FRee. Telephone: 01794 527920

Monday 21st FebruaryHoughton WI Meeting7.30pm in Houghton Village HallAshley Smith. A talk entitled'Wildebeest in the Potting Shed'All visitors are very welcome.For further information please call Sandra Harper on 01794 388509 or Julie Harwood 01264 810314.

Tuesday 22nd February Longstock and Leckford WI Meeting at 7.30pm at Longstock Village Hall. Speaker is Rebecca Bissonnet talking about "Textile Conservation". Refreshments available and all visitors are very welcome. For details ring 01264 810150 or 01264 810603

Wednesday 23rd FebruaryThe Somborne & District Society - Talks on local history and related subjects8pm in Kings Somborne village hall. Visitors welcome!Contact: Michael Reynolds – 01794 388 107www.thesombornes.org.uk

Sunday 20th to Tuesday 22nd FebruaryGarden open for the National Gardens SchemeAt Little Court, Crawley - a 3-acre traditional english country garden with spectacular carpets of lavender crocus planted 50 years ago. Walled kitchen garden and a tree house for all ages, with wonderful views. Open 2pm to dusk. Plants for sale, teas in the Village Hall. The new Hampshire Gardens 2011 booklet will be available from February, or for more details visit www.ngs.org.uk

Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th FebruaryBADG presents the Wind In The Willows by John Morley based on the book by Kenneth GrahameDirected by Lyn WoodsBroughton Village Hall at

7.30pm, also showing at 2.30pm on Saturday 26th FebruaryTickets £7.50. Concessions £4.50* *OAPS 24 February only*Under 14s Saturday matinee and Thursday 24 FebruaryBox Office Open 9.30am - 11am Saturday 29th January and Saturday 5th FebruaryThereafter From Peta Watson (01794 301810)

Sunday 6th MarchStockbridge & District Young Farmers' Club Annual Dung Drop We will be making deliveries of farmyard manure to houses, gardens and allotments in the Test Valley area on Sunday 6th March. To place an order please call Jo 07771750475 or Victoria 07828019624 by Saturday 5th March. £3.50 per bag (approx 25kg) or £10 for 3 bags. Bulk delivery available.

Wednesday 23rd MarchNational Trust Winchester Association'Britain’s Lost Cities' a talk byGavin Stamp, architectural historian, television presenter and author of many books on architectural subjects including most recently ‘Lost Victorian Britain’. At the Guildhall Conference ChamberWinchester. 7.30pmTickets £10 – Seats unreservedTo apply for tickets please contact: elisabeth Wicks , 01962 862510. 1, Fairdown Close, Winchester S023 0JU

Dont miss out of the chance to have your event listed here FREE of charge. Simply email your diary event to: [email protected] and we will do our very best to make sure it is featured in the magazine. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please ensure that your events reach us before the 14th of February to be ensured of your article being included in the March issue of the Forum.

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Useful Information6

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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

King’s 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 HallEastman’s 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

Community Halls

Buses

Taxis

Recycling

Other local services

NeighboorhoodWatch

Veterinary Services

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]

7The Garden

Fresh flowers & decorative ideas for garden and home

F r e s h F l ow e r s

Garden Inn offers a fabulous range of good quality, unusual fresh flowers. Choose from spring posies, seasonal hand tied bouquets or eye catching arrangements to suit every occasion and every budget. Local and nationwide deliveries available.

C o r P o r AT e F l ow e r s

Garden Inn offers weekly contract flowers for businesses, restaurants and hotels, arrangements for work functions, events and parties, along with deliveries of bouquets for work colleagues’ birthdays, leaving do’s or retirement celebrations.

w e D D I N G F l ow e r s

At Garden Inn we will plan your wedding flowers from start to finish. Over the years, we have established a great reputation for offering a fantastic service working closely with our brides to create personalised wedding flowers. For a complimentary consultation please call to make an appointment.

F U N e r A l F l ow e r s

Garden Inn specialises in funeral arrangements, floral tributes and sympathy flowers. During difficult times, our team will work sensitively with you to create suitable arrangements.

So many of our customers still say

‘we never realised you did that’, so each month we will be letting you know what we are doing and what we have in store.

Love is in the air... At Garden Inn we have come up with unusual gifts for Valentines. So if you don’t want to splash out on the predictable red roses and chocolates, treat your loved one to an innovative romantic gift!

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The Garden

to be perfectly frank I have never quite known what to do in the garden in

February. The new year’s surge of positivity and planning has passed, the garden still looks drab and brown in its winter look and the enticing, over colourful seed catalogues that arrive with a thud on the mat only add to the gloom. I know I should probably do something useful, like dig over the vegetable plot, but I am not really in the frame of mind to give our cats a spiffing new litter tray. Plus it would mean unearthing my wellies from the pile of collected gubbins under the stairs and finding some warm ‘gardening clothes’ that I know full well are going to get

soaked through as I do battle with the mountain of leaves nicely sagging on the netting frame that I neglected to take down.

February is such an ‘inbetween’ month in the garden, a ‘not quite yet’ month. I stare out of the window searching for the smallest hint of green, something; anything. Just the tip of a crocus, a slight of hellebore, a whiff of snowdrop, would give me hope and renew my gardening vigour. I resign myself to the fact that the slugs have probably feasted on all our spring bulbs, again. I idly revisit the to-do lists with a sigh and a cup of tea. Roll on march when I can trawl the seed catalogues with real interest, make excuses to pop to the garden centre and have a proper day out in the garden that actually involves a spade and secateurs, followed by a sherry and a warming roast dinner. Perhaps I need a walk up to Brandy mount House on one of their open days to see the national snowdrop collection and revive my gardening gusto. And yes, I hear you tut tutting, I really do need to get my snowdrops in before I’ve missed it for another year!AWB

The Winter Garden

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Longstock Park NurseryA true gardeners nursery

Visit us for inspiration or an enjoyable day out• Visit our 90m herbaceous border• Beautiful water gardens (restricted opening times)• National collection of Buddlejas & Clematis viticellas• Impressive collection of Penstemons• Specialists in climbing plants, perennials, shrubs. Mature shrubs and trees also available.• We stock tools, accessories and a large selection of pots.• Highly qualified staff to offer free advice

Opening HoursMon-Sat: (throughout the year) 8.30am to 4.30pmSundays: Mar to Oct 11am - 5.00pmNov to Feb 11.00 - 4.00pm

Stockbridge: Tel: 01264 810894 Fax: 01264 810924www.longstocknursery.co.uk


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Arboriculture services• Tree Maintenance and removal• Crown thins and lifts• Dead wood removal

Lakes and Waterways• River maintenance• Bank repairs• Bridge and platform construction• Weed cutting

Agricultural & Horticultural services• Hedge cutting and maintenance• Strimming• Lawn mowing• All aspects of fencing• Garden clearance• Grounds maintenance

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For prices, ordering and adviceplease call richard on:

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Call Andrew or Ashley on 01962 733990Installation service available

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The Stockbridge Forum Introduces its New Online Business and Community Directory

the Stockbridge and test Valley Forum magazine has created a directory to help

people find a local trade or service. Our comprehensive database will allow you to search for businesses in a particular field or profession quickly and simply by the use of the area map and product profession tabs. you can also link quickly to a particular business website from the directory listings. Search by using the Google map for businesses or community organisations. If you would like to feature your business, club or society on our directory then please contact us using the enquiry form on the contacts page of the website or call: 01962 735137.

1. HOW muCH IS A BASIC LIStING?to feature a basic listing in the Stockbridge Business and Community Directory it costs

as little as £2.50 a month. This will allow you a 100 word description about your business and all of your contact details, plus your businesses will be linked from the Google map.

2. CAN I HAVE AN ImAGE WItH my LIStING?you can have an image included with your listing for an extra 50p a month on the basic listing.

3. I WANt tO BE IN tHE tOP tWENty. Keep your business listed in the 'top twenty' for your particular profession for £8 a month. Each business listed in the top twenty will be displayed equally in the top position. your £8 will give you a logo or image plus up to 150 words about your business and your listing will also be directly linked to our Google map.

4. I WOuLD LIKE tO FEAtuRE A WEB BANNER AD Should you wish, we also offer the opportunity to place a web banner advert on the directory that can link directly to your business website! When you place your web banner you will automatically be provided with a basic directory listing too. This service will allow you the highest coverage and is available for as little as £12 a month. We will even design the web banner for you if necessary!

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". 7th February 2011 "Post 9/11 - UK political strategy in iraq, afghanistan and Pakistan"sir Hilary synnott KCMG

Hillary, 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"

14th February 2011 "The First Gulf War - what it achieved and what it led to" Major General Patrick Cordingley DsO Dsc FrGs

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 and 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 starting at 8pm. 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 Winter LecturesAll Saints Church, upper Clatford

11Home Services 11Professional


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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]

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

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

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]

Andover War Memorial Hospital (No A&E)Charlton road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LBTel: 01264 358811

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Sunday 6th February10.45 Parish Communion

Sunday 13th February11.00 Mattins

Sunday 20th February10.45 Parish Communion18.00 Evensong

Sunday 27th February10.45 All Age Worship

Sunday 13th February08.00 Holy Communion


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Sunday 6th February16.00 Evensong

Sunday 13th February10.00 Morning Prayer


Sunday 27th February10.00 Family Service

St.MarysCrawley

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Sunday 6th February18.00 Christingle




St.StephensSparsholt

St.Peter & St.PaulsKings Somborne

Sunday 6th February08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

Sunday 13th February08.00 Communion Service10.00 Informal Word Service



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St.Thomas MoreStockbridge

Mass & Services09.00 Sunday Mass

For other services and events please contact the Church.Canon Paul Townsend01962 852804

St.JamesBossington

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St.MarysLongstock

St.AndrewsNether Wallop


Sunday 13th February08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Family Service

Sunday 20th February09.30 Sunday Club11.00 Holy Communion and Coffee Club

Sunday 27th February09.30 Holy Communion09.30 Sunday Club


Sunday 13th February09.30 All Age Worship



Sunday 6th February08.30 Holy Communion16.00 Blessing of the Plough followed by tea

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Education Services

Celebrating Success at King’s Somborne

Happy New year to you all. We have started the new year raring to go and already new

topics are underway, exciting trips are planned to various places in and around Hampshire and further afield as well as a busy School calendar for the term.

It is important during busy weeks that the small things are not forgotten; the good attitudes to learning, supporting and caring for others or a simple please and thank you. Being respectful underpins all our school values – how can you work collaboratively or independently if you don’t respect others or yourself? We take time each week to celebrate

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children who do all of these things by awarding ‘Special mentions’.

Throughout the week, children can nominate each other, with a reason for the nomination, and two are selected from each class to receive a special mention during celebration assembly. Special mentions are received for a wide variety of reasons, including those linked to the weekly challenge. Some recent reasons have been; showing initiative in their learning, being kind and caring towards

the younger children, having a resilient attitude even if things don’t go right first time… the list goes on.

Once a term though, we recognise an outstanding achievement; an ‘Inspiration trophy’ award. This is chosen by staff and awarded to someone who has made a real difference to people outside their class and is a genuine inspiration to others. The award was started by a past colleague and continues to be

something children strive to achieve each term. It has been awarded to people for being a ‘kind, patient and consistent friend’, ‘leading by example in everything they do in a quiet, unassuming way’ and, most recently for ‘being mature, level headed and taking an active part in school life.’ I wonder who will be awarded the Inspiration trophy next at Easter?

Emma JefferiesActing Head teacher

Education and Learning Action Group

test Valley Borough Council is responsible for the test Valley Partnership and

its constituent topic groups, including the Education and Learning action group (formerly the test Valley Community Learning Partnership). The Education and Learning action group is one of the 9 groups which make up the test Valley Partnership. It represents "the learning arm of the test Valley Partnership". It brings together representatives of agencies covering the full spectrum of education and learning in test Valley and is chaired by Jan Lefley, Community Education manager for Romsey Community School.

Schools, Andover College, Family Learning, Hampshire County Council, voluntary agencies as well as the Borough Council came together to co-ordinate work and projects and to present a single voice on education and learning matters which affect the Borough.

Recent pieces of work include commissioning an evaluation of the Impact of Family Learning in test Valley by the university of Winchester.

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Securing the Future of Environmental Services in the Southern test Valley

A £2million capital investment in land at Romsey has been confirmed today by

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18 Useful Information / Clubs

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. 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. 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 and

Pre-Schools & Playgroups

Sports & Fitness

Womens Institutes

Music & Dance

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: Monday: 7.30 – 10.30pmWinchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SBTuesday: 8.00 – 10.30pm Preston Candover Village Hall RG25 2DNWest Coast Swing:Thursday: 8.30 – 10.00pmRiver Park Leisure Centre, Winchester SO23 7DDZumba Dance Fitness:Monday: 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 2DNSo 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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Lyrics and music by mark Wheeller and Paul Ibbott,mitchell’s Wings has been written by Johnny Carrington to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the first flight the mitchell’s Spitfire from Southampton on march 5th

The play tells the story of R J mitchell's dedicated work designing and building the Spitfire. using testimonies and multi media the play tells the story of The Spitfire, the nation’s most famous aeroplane, and the lives of those who were touched by it. By taking part in the “promenade performance” the audience will gain a unique picture of the huge influence that RJ mitchell had on innovation in aviation and life in wartime Britain.

mitchell’s WingsThe maskers Theatre Company is Southampton’s most active amateur theatre company and is widely acclaimed for its professional standards; the company are producing the play in collaboration with The Oasis youth Theatre, Southampton. Performances will take place on the anniversary of the first flight of the Spitfire:Friday 4th and Saturday 5th march at 7.30pm ( Doors open 6.00pm ) at the museum of

Army Flying, middle Wallop, Nr Stockbridge SO20 8Dy

tickets: ticket South (main Box Office) t. 023 8071 1818. museum t. 01264 784421

Contact:For the museum: Alison Brierly e. [email protected] t. 01264 784421 www.armyflying.comFor The maskers Theatre Company: Angela Stansbridge, [email protected] www.maskers.co.uk

Come and swim with The Rainbow Fish in her glittering underwater

paradise, and prepare to be whisked away on a deep-sea adventure.

The Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean,

but she is proud and vain and none of the other fish want to be her friend, until she learns to give away some of her most prized possessions. Bursting with Blunderbus magic and fun, along with glittering underwater puppetry sequences, this

funny, fishy tale is a must see for children aged 4 – 7.tuesday 22 February, 11amtickets £6, Pullmans £7, Spotlight members 2 for £6 Book at the Box Office: 01264 368368 or online at www.thelights.org.uk

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the Hampshire Artists’ Co-operative’s Winter Exhibition opens at 11 am on

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

During this exhibition the Gallery will be featuring guest artist Sally Cantan. Sally began her career as a marine biologist and has always been intrigued by the colours and forms found in nature which inspire her work. Sally works with the organic medium of wood from majorcan olive groves and copper that is formed and enamelled with

layers of powdered glass to produce random patterns and shapes which form beautiful and unique sculptures.

Artists’ Winter Show With Guest Enameller Sally Cantan

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

The Co-operative is a member of the Art Council’s ‘Own Art’ Scheme which is designed to make buying contemporary works of art available to everyone. Customers can

borrow up to £2,000, or as little as £100, and pay back the loan in 10 monthly, interest free, instalments.

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

Why not come along to the Selborne Gallery and look at the new exciting and original work. During the informal opening launch on Saturday 29th January most of the artists will be present to discuss their work and each day one of our artists will be in attendance during opening hours. The exhibition continues until 6th April 2011

with the Gallery being open from 11am until 5pm tuesday until Sunday each week. Closed on mondays.

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I’m reminded of a quotation of Winston Churchill, which I’m sure some readers will remember, when he said

on one occasion about Russia...’ it is a riddle wrapped up in a mystery, inside an enigma’... I feel the same remarks could be said about St. Valentine!

There appears to be at least three possible candidates for the naming of our present day celebrations. The name Valentino comes from the Latin ‘valens’ meaning ‘worthy or strong’, and so you can imagine it might be a popular name, but of the three known saints called Valentine martyred during the early Roman Empire for their Christian faith, I think one stands out as ‘most likely’. He died on 14th February sometime between AD 269 and AD 273. He was arrested for illegally marrying Christian couples in Rome; it is said that the Roman Emperor Claudius II initially took a liking to his prisoner, but

when Valentine tried to convert him to Christianity he ordered him to be put to death. The place of his execution was just outside the Flaminian Gate [the starting point of the Via Flaminia which was the road from Rome to Rimini]. The site of the Flaminian Gate is now occupied by the edifice of the ‘Gate of the People’ or Porta del Populo built in 1475, which leads into the Piazza del Populo... worth a visit if you go to Rome and you are romantically inclined. Strangely enough it is thought that many of the legends associated with St. Valentine, particularly that of ‘romantic love’ were invented in England during the 14th Century when the perceived virtues of chivalry were highly honoured and desired. Geoffrey Chaucer [Canterbury tales etc.] was a story-teller of note and some believe he was partly to ‘blame’. A church was founded in AD 340 on or near the site of St.

St.Valentine... Who was he?

Valentine’s execution, known as the ‘church of St. Valentine outside the city gate’ and relics of the saint were said to be interred there, but as with many other saints, relics have been claimed by, or distributed to, many other churches as the years have gone by. There is a coffin in the Birmingham Oratory given to Cardinal Newman in 1847 by Pope Pius IX ostensibly containing relics of St Valentine and there are other similar relics venerated in such cities as Dublin, Vienna and Glasgow... and the list goes on. St Valentine’s Day as we know it throughout North America and Europe is of course February 14th and is also the ‘name day’ chosen by the Greek Orthodox Church for all persons called either Valentinos or Valentina. tokens of love and affection given on this day celebrating friendship, romantic love and marriage, have evolved into an ‘annual routine’, but are no less poignant for all that. Echoes of the roman festival of Lupercalia [fertility and purity] celebrated around the middle of the month of February, reverberate down the ages. ‘Gifts of Love’ can be written in the landscape... the hanging gardens of Babylon were a love gift; the taj mahal in India was built in memory of a much-loved wife. In England the ‘Crosses of Queen Eleanor’ were erected between 1291 and 1294 to the memory of the wife of Edward

I, wherever her body rested on its way from Lincoln to London, of which it is possible that the ‘Chere Reine [Charing] Cross is most well known? Lovers everywhere somehow find ways to express their emotions to the world... it might be in schoolroom chalk on a pavement, ‘SuE 4 ROy’, or in more excellent fashion through poetry; a favourite of mine is Sonnet No. 116 by William Shakespeare, of which I will tempt you with the first few lines...

Let me not to the marriage of true minds

Admit impediments. Love is not love

Which alters when it alteration finds

Or bends with the remover to remove;

O, no! it is the ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken

It is the star to every wandering bark...

I’m sure you will all have your special memories of this day, but over the years however much the story has been embellished, I think we do well to recall its origin in being a desire to promote Christian marriage, love and friendship, for which cause a young man called Valentine was prepared to die.

Bryan Beggs

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23,High St,Wherwell,Hampshire,SP11 7JG

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Community News

Teresa

Francesca

William Stewart Hair Design

To book an appointment simply telephone 01264 860400 and get 2011 off to a fantastic start!

Rant: 'to talk in a loud and excited way', is one dictionary’s definition. Some would say I do that

about most things. Whilst a rant may well be a boisterous stream of cathartic consciousness it is also, invariably, ill-informed - just a way of venting our spleens when angry about something without alluding to anything factual.

Recycling, or more specifically for the moment, the green wheelie bin, is a particular favourite rant of mine.... oh don’t get me started …..

It seems to me to be classic governmental / local authority

behaviour to turn the consumables which they bounteously bestow upon us into the very stick with which to beat us. The car is a classic example; through marketing and actual requirement we are actively encouraged to purchase the conveyance of our dreams, reassured that it will be as eco-friendly has mechanically possible; yet the minute we place our foot on the accelerator we become the whipping boy for all the eco-evils of the world, and are taxed accordingly whether via fuel or road tax, for the use of our deteriorating roads. The guilt we are made to feel when using our car on short journeys is

Recycling Rant

tangible. The four horsemen of the apocalypse have a better carbon footprint, given their mode of transport.

Forgive me, I’m ranting. Ah yes, the green bin.

you see, I understand that we can now recycle a vast percentage of things, from batteries and mobile phones to clothes, glass, vegetation of all types, paper, cardboard - the list is endless. There’s a thriving second-hand market, whether it be through charity shops, car boots or e-bay. So why do I rant about the bin? Plastic! There are an equal number of items that may not be placed in the bin as there are that are deemed acceptable, the vast majority of which are plastic.

Now I’m an average bod, and whilst I could do better, recycling has become a normal part of life - so when I sort the household rubbish for its respective bins, I reckon the vast majority of it should be easily recyclable.

Not so, as my husband kindly points out, as he re-sorts it all. No cartons of the 'tetra' variety, no yoghurt pots, and no plastic trays of any kind; on and on it goes. Now surely there is a place in eco-heaven where these things can be disposed of safely? All I need do is seek it out, be proactive about it all.

But alas, I’m ranting about the amount of money the local authority has spent on issuing us all with a green wheelie bin that you can’t put anything in. (Remember, I’m mid-rant now, the time when the most illogical utterances are likely.)

“What’s the point of it all, let's pop it all in landfill and be done with it.” Well, I’m going to keep on putting everything in the green bin until tHEy do something about it!

Post rant as I breathe into a recycled brown paper bag: it occurs to me that there is no ‘tHEy’ - there is only ‘I’.It’s not the fault of the local authority, nor even that of the government: for, though it pains me to admit it, they are doing their best. We are fortunate to be able to recycle not only in our own back yards, but at local authority ‘dumps’ and, rather ironically, at the supermarket.

Ironic because ‘they’ don’t have the power - ‘I’ do. ‘They' are not bestowing consumables upon me - I’m buying them: all ‘I’ need to do is to stop buying those things which are packaged in such a way that it just doesn’t suit my lovely green bin. So that’s easy then.

What do you think ? Gill Grant

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26 recipe of the Month

La truffe au Chocolat et au Whisky

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Recipe supplied and sponsored by Germain

marquis of Clos du marquis Restaurant,

French pantry andCookery School

Pour the cream into a small pan and bring to the boil. Cut the vanilla pod in half

and scrape the inside into the cream.

In the mean time on a chopping board, chop the chocolate into very small pieces. When the cream comes to the boil, remove from the heat and leave cool for a minute.

Put the chocolate into a mixing bowl and slowly pour the hot cream over it, sieving it to remove the fine vanilla seeds. Then with a whisk mix slowly making a circle from the inside toward the outside until well mixed. Next add two soup spoons of whisky, mix very well and slowly. Leave to cool in a cold place but NOt in a fridge, until firm.

In a pot bring some water to near boiling point, place the mixing bowl over it (bain marie) let the mixture get lukewarm and gently mix with the whisk a second time until you obtain a creamy mixture, but not too soft.

With a piping bag form small balls of mixture on greaseproof paper, or use a teaspoon to scoop some chocolate and form a ball in the palm of your hand. Let the truffles become hard for at least one hour in a refrigerator.

Whilst the truffles are hardening chop more chocolate, place it into a bain marie and let it almost melt. Pour the cocoa powder onto a plate or small tray. take the very firm truffles from the fridge, plunge one by one in the melted chocolate using a fork

and roll in the cocoa powder. take the covered truffles, place into a sieve and shake to remove any excess cocoa powder, when the excess has been removed place the truffles into the fridge until they are ready to be eaten.

to make the best truffes, the layer of chocolate muSt be very thin, like the cocoa layer. If you are left with too much mixture then let it harden in a plastic container and keep it in the fridge until the next time you want to make a round of truffes.

Enjoy!Germain

a delicious recipe i have been asked many times about

ingredientsRecipe for 35/40 truffles

• 225g dark chocolate• 125ml cream• 1 Vanilla pod• Whisky

Finishing touch:150gr of pure dark cocoa powder unsweetened

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yes! Apart from providing you with energy, a healthybreakfast gives

you many other nutritional benefits.

Breakfast can provide you with essential nutrients thatthe body needs such as fibre, vitamins and iron. It hasbeen shown that people who eat breakfast have morebalanced diets than those who skip this meal, are lesslikely to be overweight, lose weight more successfullyand have reduced risk of certain diseases. missing breakfast may lead you to snack on less

Is breakfast really important?

healthy foods later on in the morning and you won'tnecessarily catch up nutritionally later in the day. Other benefits of breakfast includeimproved health, improved mental performance andconcentration and better mood - something we all wantin the morning. Breakfast should provide about 20%-25% (one fifth toone quarter) of your daily nutritional requirements.Breakfast based on the main food groups will give youan excellent start to the day. For more information visit:www.bda.uk.com/foodfacts/HealthyBreakfast.pdf

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Hampshire Mum

It’s an epidemic. Friends are being fifty all over the place. There’s no stopping the relentless march of

time it would seem; the ‘big five O’ is upon us!

two chums hit the half century just before Christmas and then, in early January, it was the turn of the Husband to cross the great divide - the line, once crossed, when people feel obliged to tell you that it’s ‘all downhill from here’.

We threw a party in his honour, and he journeyed blithely to our market town’s local golf club the next day to play with his new sticks, clubs or whatever, that I had bought him. Apart from admitting that his new golf trolley ‘made life easier… now,’ he’s taken the whole fifty thing rather well.

Having had two ‘mid-life crises’ on previous landmark birthdays, I was predicting something of cataclysmic proportions to coincide with his half century… but no. Having jettisoned the three litre Capri

Ghia and ‘hot hatchback’ long ago, he eventually settled for the trusty Renault.The birth of Stars I and II sent him into a flat spin, resulting in the purchase of two large motorbikes and all the necessary gear, complete with knee ‘sliders’:

“It’s for when you get your knee down, Sandra, love.” Not to be confused with getting one’s leg over presumably? Anyhow, much like the venerable toad of Wind in the Willows, he soon tired of speed and, indeed, his black leathers. Apparently they chafe horribly in hot weather.

So now he’s seriously into fitness, running and biking of the ‘mountain’ variety. He can often be found frolicking through local woods on his bike with like-minded chums returning home covered in mud and happy as Larry. He completed the Great South Run in an excellent time despite his calf muscle giving way at the two kilometre mark, and the Alresford 10K is but a walk in the park for him.

So far the Husband has lost a stone in weight, and his nothing short of a hunk in his new 32 inch waist jeans. Apart from a slight hint of depression the day before his birthday, he has embraced being fifty and is moving forward with renewed vim and vigour: and therein lies the problem.

How am I to compete? The last thing our superhero wants is an overweight, unfit frump by his side. I could be superseded by a nubile blonde any minute!

What chance do I stand? Older men can always find younger, attractive women. I’m no ‘cougar’- more like something the cat dragged in. I don’t actually hit the ‘big five O’ until the summer, but for the past two years when I’ve been telling people I’m “very nearly fifty,” they have politely said “Really? No way!” - but in reality were probably thinking, “God, I thought she was older than that!”

As the few remaining female hormones gasp their last, it would appear that my narcissistic gene has kicked in, but too late, as, unlike Narcissus, I loathe my own reflection. I pause in front of the mirror pulling sagging facial flesh this way and that, pondering the benefits of a nip and tuck.

Covetousness has also reared its ugly head: how I envy younger friends whose breasts still sit just below their chins and whose bottoms resemble peaches. my Bassett- hound -like jowls are in danger of meeting my chest. I thank god for scarves and the polo neck, as my bum drags along behind me, counter-balanced only by the ‘middle aged spread’ that appeared overnight. And as for a pelvic floor, well mine’s in possession of a deep pile carpet, I’m sure.

Clothes are now a depressing prospect: too old for monsoon, too fat and too old for Jigsaw, while Eastex and Scholl suddenly appear comfy! Thanks to image distortion, my current look is ‘mutton dressed as lamb,’ which I do rather well.

If female, fifty and over a size 10, one becomes invisible to half the population and the only time a man will take your hand now is to help you cross the road.

What’s this? Depression looming? Am I about to have a mid lifer of my own? All the signs are there - a desire for a sports car, a genuine belief that 80’s music was fabulous (sorry, 70’s music doesn’t count), being inexplicably drawn to my son’s tennis coach and having a healthy disregard for both the police and any newly qualified doctor; for clearly anyone who looks just out of puberty can’t possibly know anything .

No, if truth be told I’m quite cool about the whole thing. No, really, I am. So, if you are celebrating your fiftieth this year, consider these benefits. We can become rebellious, grumpy and shout at the telly, Saga will start sending us emails about cruises and funerals (I know which one I’d prefer) and, as we should have started using anti-wrinkle creams in our twenties, using them now is futile so spend the money on good wine instead.

If we have happiness and health, if we love and are loved then we are truly blessed. Downhill it may be, but potentially only half way through. So if fifty really is the new forty, bring it on!

Happy Birthday!Sandra Pagan

Hampshire mum

On being 50!

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恭喜发财 in conjunction with our Chinese New Year celebrations on 3rd, 4th and 5th february.

Come in for a fortune cookie with your coffee or gorgeous noodle soup for lunch. we will also be stocking a superb range of oriental products which will include such things as

kaffir lime leaves, galangal, miso soup, udon and soba noodles.

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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 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. 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

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Mobile 07889 885161 Office 01794 301137 Fax 01794 338338

www.kobecontracting.co.ukOffice: 5, Queenwood Rise, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire. SO20 8BS

Providing excellent value family private dental care

Dental & Cosmetic Clinic

T: 01264 810 818T: 0844 576 9288W: theriverdentalclinic.comE: [email protected] River Dental & Cosmetic Clinic1 Clarendon Terrace, The High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6EY

New Business of the Year Award 2010Highly Commended - river Dental Clinic.

A new crown in 90 minutes?Although our patients tell us they like visiting the practice we appreciate they are busy people. They would wish to spend as little time as possible in the dental chair.

with this in mind we have installed the latest

CereC technology. This is a revolutionary

innovation that enables us to design, fabricate

a crown, inlay or veneer in a single visit. when

you arrive, a digital camera is used to take

an image of a prepared tooth, instead of an

impression or mould. you then relax with a

coffee and a magazine whilst we design the restoration. The whole

procedure that would normally take at least two weeks, if not more,

just takes around an hour and a half.

remember our success is your smile, For more information on

CereC please call us or drop in.

Folly Farm, Crawley, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2PH Tel: 01962 776687 www.bespokeoaktables.com

Steven Baker FurnitureT a b l e s o f D i s t i n c t i o n

Beautiful bespoke handcrafted tables, chairs and furniture made to order

'English oak turned into an artform'

Open Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm

Stockbridge Forum Magazine Issue 32

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