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Issue 42 DeCeMBeR www.stockbridgeforum.co.uk

BuSINESS COmmuNITy03 Theatre Royal, Winchester - Competition Winner

05 Dates fdor your Diary

06 Hampshire mum - london Calling

08 Church Services and News

09 Pumpkin Paradise for Country Bumpkins

10 useful Information

11 Sparsholt Village Shop association Christmas Fayre


12 Clubs and Societies

14 Stockbridge late Night Christmas Event 2011

16 The medicinal Properties of mistletoe

16 Salisbury Cathedral

18 Gâteau au Chocolat Claudette

19 King's Somborne Wine Tasting Evening

22 Philip Blacker's 'Flanders mud' heads up Stockbridge Gallery

Christmas Show

24 What do you think? Bumper Huggers

26 The History of Cocaine

30 Wherwell History Group

30 upper Clatford 2012 - all Saints Winter lectures

31 Winchester Cathedral Christmas market

31 Stockbridge musical Society


PRoPeRty ManageMentProperty sales, letting and management

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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

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tHe HoMeItems for the home

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PRoFessIonal seRvICesProfessional trades & organisations

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tHe gaRDen Trades & services for the garden

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aRts, CRaFts, MusIC local arts and crafts and retailers

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December Diary

Country Market Every Thursday 10-11.45am at Stockbridge Town Hall, Stockbridge. Selling preserves, home grown produce, cakes & eggs, plants, crafts, free range pork, and more. Refreshments available.

Thursday 30th NovemberStargazing event at IntechFREE observing and advice sessions with regional Astronomy Societies. Followed by a special planetarium show costing £6.50/£5.50. Observing and Advice session: 6:30pm - 8:15pm. Special planetarium show: 8:30pm - 9:30pmTickets for the show are £6.50/£5.50. We strongly recommend booking your tickets early on (01962) 891925www.intech-uk.comContact: 01962 863 791

Thursday 1st December Taster Session on Family Finance Broughton Village Hall 1.15 - 2.45pm. FREE. Taster session prior to 6 week course commencing in the new year.Hints and tips for managing the household budget and increasing your incomeFor more information contact [email protected] or phone 01794 522

Thursday 1st DecemberThe Somborne Sessions From 7.30pm Village Hall. Dave Pegg & P J Wright

Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd DecemberShadowlands by William Nicholson7.30pm on Thursday and Friday, 6.00pm on Saturday, at Stockbridge Town Hall.

Stockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society's latest production is the poignant story of C.S.Lewis's friendship and marriage in later middle age with Joy Gresham, an American admirer. The impact of real-life emotional experience on Lewis's academic teachings is described with plenty of sharp wit as well as deep feeling. Tickets £7.50 from John Robinson's and Garden Inn. Please note the Saturday start time.

Friday 2nd DecemberJane Eyre’ (PG) at Chilbolton Village HallEastman’s Field, ChilboltonDoors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £5.00 in advance, including tea/coffee and biscuits. Wine and choc ices on sale. Further information please contact Beryl Lawrence on 01264 860618

Saturday 3rd December The Sparsholt Village Shop Association Christmas Fayre At the Memorial Hall from 10.00am to 2.00pm. There will be many stalls selling local produce and Christmas gifts made by local crafts people. There will be a small entrance fee, yet to be agreed, but probably around £1.00, and tea, coffee & cake refreshments will also be available on the day. For satnav users, the Hall postcode is SO21 2NR and, further information can be obtained from the Village Shop on 01962 776 998.

Saturday 3rd DecemberIt's all going terribly wrong! From 7.30pm at Wherwell Village Hall. A talk by local resident Sir Michael Parker who has arranged royal and national events. Tickets £8, to include a glass of wine.

Tuesday 6th December

Open Evening Tuesday at River Dental From 5.00pm-8.30pm. Same time as Stockbridge late night Christmas shopping. Come and have a look at our beautiful practice, meet our team and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and mince pie. Any new patient registering will get a half price initial exam (normally £75)Winter whitening offer, Tooth Whitening for £149 for new or registered patients (normally £399). Any appointments to be booked and paid for on the evening. Each offer eligible for 1 entry into the draw for the ipad2 to be held at the end of the evening.

Tuesday 6th DecemberThe Hangar Doors Are Open! If you have or had connections with aviation or are just interested in aeroplanes, come along to the Pavilion at Wherwell Playing Fields on at 2000 hours and meet other enthusiasts! The hangar doors and the bar will be open from 8pm. There will be £2 admission fee. John Andrews Tel: 01264 860635 Email: [email protected]

Tuesday 6th DecemberStockbridge Late Night Event5.30pm onwards. Christmas Tree lights turned on at 6.00 pm at St Peter’s Church. 6.10 pm – Stockbridge Primary School carol singing around the tree. Santa’s Grotto at Beccy’s Greengrocers.

Saturday 10th December Wherwell Singers' Christmas Concert7.30pm - Join us in the newly re-opened Wherwell Church as we tell the Nativity Story through music. As always, mulled wine and mince pies will be on sale. Tickets: £7 (£5 concessions) available from Dale Webb (01264) 860074 and on the door.

Tuesday 13th DecemberTest Valley School Christmas Celebrations 7.00pm at St Peter’s Stockbridge

Wednesday 14th DecemberStockbridge Primary School Carol ServiceFrom 6.00 pm, St Peter’s, Stockbridge

Friday 16th December Christmas Concert at the Museum of Army FlyingDoors open at 6.30 for 7.30 pm. Band of the Army Air Corps, soloist Jane Lloyd. Free admission. Wine and mince pies. Collection for the Army Benevolent Fund.

Friday 16th December The Romsey Singers and Decadent Brass present A Feast of Christmas MusicRomsey Abbey, 7.30pmTickets £10 - £14 available from Romsey Tourist Information, Tel: 01794 512987

Monday 12th DecemberHoughton WI Open Meeting7.30pm in Houghton Village HallEntertainment will be provided by the Ladies Barbershop Quartet "Shirazz" and there will be an American Supper.All visitors are very welcome.For further information please call Sandra Harper: 01794 388509 or Jane Anderton: 01264 810928

Friday 16th DecemberSalsa y Sol Christmas Party Night From 7.30 – 22.30 at the Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB.

Saturday 17th DecemberA Christmas Concert in aid of Andover CharitiesFrom 7.00pm, John Hanson Community School, Floral Way, Andover, SO10 3PB. A concert by Andover Town Band in aid of five nominated charities* with a base or branch in Andover.Tickets £6 at the door on the night, or by phone from 01264 324056, or from the charity branch. £4 from every ticket will go to the charity nominated at the time of purchase.Enjoy some Brass Band music in support of the charity of your choice this Christmas!

If you would like to put your event on to the Diary page simply email your contribution to [email protected].

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Country Market Every Thursday 10-11.45am at Stockbridge

Stockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society's latest production is the poignant story of C.S.Lewis's friendship and marriage in later

Tuesday 6th December

Open Evening Tuesday at River Dental From 5.00pm-8.30pm. Same time as Stockbridge late night Christmas shopping. Come and have a look at our beautiful practice, meet our team and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and mince pie. Any new patient registering will get a half price initial exam (normally £75)Winter whitening offer, Tooth

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Hampshire mum

Sunday was open top bus tour day! £80! later we were treated to a very comprehensive drive around, well, you name it we saw it. All except for Star I who became a proper teenager and proceeded to text for the duration.

Star I, it would appear, is at the age when parents can be an irritation and friends are all. If technologies had been available to us at that age then we would have been permanently engrossed in the touch screen too no doubt. However the Mary Poppins bit in me wanted to say, “For goodness sake put that phone away! Spit spot!! Look around you, you’re missing EVERYTHING!!

Still on Monday both the London Dungeon and the Tower of London focused the mind; torture it would seem is preferable to texting. Must remember that.

Unlike working models of ships engines.

On Tuesday in the Science Museum Star II found his utopian ideal, every piston, drive wheel and thingy, (sorry I’m a girl), of the miniature engines could be operated by the mere push of a button, heaven. After nearly two hours The Husband and Star I were to be found slumped on a bench in the corner; Star I is STILL texting!

A quick trip to the V&A and then a brisk walk to Harrods, as I wanted to show them the delights of the food hall and toy department. It was here that Star II came alive, but not in the way I expected. To find the toys, one finds oneself wending a wiry way through ‘Children’s Clothes’; here Star I paused and picked up a tiny leather jacket for a two year old.

“£1100? £1100.!!!!!”

“Ssssh, calm down!”

He was having none of it; by the time we’d looked at Stieff bears and a full size £800, gorilla he was ready to lynch someone. “This is obscene! Lets just go”

I’ve never counselled someone about capitalism and the morals of money whilst descending the Egyptian escalator before. A meal at the Rib Shack calmed him.

And so it was on Wednesday that the Pagan experience of living in the Capital came to an end; having broadened the horizons of Stars I and II, and emptied our wallets in the process I concluded it was well worth it!

Sandra Pagan - Hampshire Mum

October Half Term and we Pagans sojourn to the Big Smoke for five days. I was stressed, “I really hope they enjoy this trip”. “Of course they will Sandra love, I mean what could go wrong…”

Fortunately both Stars II & I had an Inset Day on the Friday before Half Term, so with limited luggage we found ourselves bound for Waterloo. Then, not two hours, later gazing out over the Tate Modern and beyond to the Gherkin from the sanctuary of our modern apartment.

First stop was Borough Market where French tarts, of the chocolate variety (Southwark is a nice area now), were purchased along with fruit and veg should I get the urge to cook that evening. No, instead hot- footed to a Pizza Express to meet with friends and enjoy the best view of St.Pauls.

Now I had a loose itinerary in place; it was Saturday so it was the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, lovely. Star II had other ideas, ”Can we walk across that wobbly bridge?” We were already running late and that route would take us in the wrong direction, I took a red pen to the itinerary,“Yes good idea, let's get going then. Come on, come on!”“Calm down Sandra love, keep your hair on!”

Once over the Millennium Bridge and into The City, Star II spied a sweet shop Harry Potter would have been proud of so in we went. Much like the passing of time we marched swiftly on and eventually arrived in the Mall, along with a thousand others who had grabbed the best vantage points. The police halted the traffic, right in front of us, and the mass band of whatever regiment it was marched by the crowds on the opposite side of the road, marvelous. Undaunted I suggested we stayed on as there was bound to be more and sure enough there were...about an hour and half later. The Pagan family sulk was rewarded by the Horse Guards, the band of the Guards and that of the Royal Air Force; stirring stuff.

“ Can we go now?” came the resounding cry.

Next stop, via Piccadilly, was Regents Street and the horror that is Hamleys. Five storeys of toy fest hell. To avoid a major strop from The Husband and Star I it was suggested they go in search of Abercrombie and Fitch, like that would help, while Star II looked for the perfect purchase with me. Fortunately three floors were rejected on the grounds that they were “for babies”, “boring”, or just “too pink”. Remote control cars and Air Fix was the place for us and indeed remained so for an hour until, after the purchase of a car and two Frisbees, we found ourselves once more amongst the throng outside.

Several texts later ‘gently’ enquiring as to our whereabouts, we were reunited and decided to go back to the apartment; well X-Factor was on the telly!

lONDON CallING


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Sunday 4th December10.45 Parish Communion

Sunday 11th December11.00 Mattins

Sunday 18th December10.45 Parish Communion18.00 Carol Service

Christmas Eve18.00 Christmas Story Service23.30 Midnight Communion

Sunday 11th December08.00 Holy Communion

St.PeterStockbridge

Old St.PeterStockbridge

St.NicholasLeckford

St.CatherinesLittleton

St.Mary-the-lessChilbolton

Sunday 4th December08.00 Holy Communion18.00 Evensong

Sunday 11th December10.00 Benefice Service - Stuarts Farewell Service followed by lunch in the village

Sunday 18th December16.00 Carol Service

Christmas Day10.00 Family Service non communion

St.MarysCrawley

All Saints ChurchHoughton

Sunday 4th December18.00 Evensong


Christmas Day09.30 Holy Communion

St.StephensSparsholt

St.Peter & St.PaulsKings Somborne

Sunday 4th December08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

Sunday 11th December08.00 Communion Service10.00 Informal Word Service

Sunday 18th December08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

Christmas Day08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

St.PetersOver Wallop

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St.JamesBossington

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St.MarysBroughton

St.MarysLongstock

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Sunday 11th December08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Family Service


Christmas Day10.00 Family Service


Sunday 11th December09.30 All Age Worship Christmas Crib Service

Sunday 18th December09.15 Parish Communion

Christmas Day10.30 All Age Service11.00 Holy Communion


Sunday 11th December10.30 Blessing of the Crib

Sunday 18th December08.30 Holy Communion18.00 Carol Service

Christmas Eve23.30 Holy Communion

Christmas Day11.00 Family Communion

Sunday 4th December10.00 Morning Worship

Sunday 18th December08.00 Holy Communion10.00 Family Service non Communion

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“We use a tiny paintbrush dipped in formula milk,” said senior clinical assistant Caragh Hunter. “They gradually worked up to taking about 10 drops each meal and soon began lapping from an up-turned plastic milk bottle top. Now they are eating solids like berries and nuts.

“They also love their pumpkin house. As it is the same shape their nest would be it makes them

One of this year’s small pumpkins makes an ideal home for two tiny

dormice now being cared for by HART Wildlife Rescue after being saved from the jaws of a pet cat. Nicknamed Hansel and Gretel, they were about two weeks old and weighed less than six grams when they arrived near to death, but after feeding every hour for several days, they are now thriving.

feel secure – and it tastes so nice they’ve started to nibble away at it!”

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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 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

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 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.

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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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Longstock Neighbourhood Watch Charles Grieve Tel: 01264 810794

NEIGHBOuRHOOD WaTCH

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 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.

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Kimbridge Farm ShopFROM SMOKED TROUT TO LOCAL MEAT

OwtOnS traditiOnal ButcHerS

at KimBridge Farm SHOPWe endeavour to find the best local produce around the local area. While farming our own beef at Chalcroft Farm, West End we work closely with over 20 other Hampshire farmers to find the best pork, beef and lamb. We have won numerous awards for our sausages and most recently we have won a 'Great Taste Award',

which are the Oscars of the food industry, for our traditional faggots. We are members of Hampshire Fare and the prestigous Q Guild of Butchers Scheme.

With the Christmas season looming we will be offering the best free range and barn reared turkeys as well as all your festive needs. We have quality wines, ales, cheese, fruit & vegtables, ice cream, Kimbridge trout, chutneys, Christmas sweets, biscuits and gifts and so much more.

christmas order forms are now available instore along with any advice you need on size of poultry. For the best quality at the best price give us a try.

WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - WITH FREE PARKING

MONDAY- SATURDAY 9AM - 5PM SUNDAYS 10AM - 4PM

Keep up to date will all that's new on our Facebook page

Owtons at Kimbridge Farm Shop, Kimbridge, Near Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 [email protected] Tel: 01794 341681

Christmas Shopping in Stockbridge?

Christmas Shopping

www.stokesofstockbridge.com [email protected] 01264 810248

Take the strain out of Christmas shopping – Come to STOKES to buy wine related gifts and stocking fillers for Christmas. Start the day with a STOKES Breakfast. Relax over lunch and a glass of wine. Enjoy tea and coffees with a slice of delicious home-made cake. Unwind at the end of the day in the bar and ask your friends to join you for dinner in our à la Carte Restaurant.

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The Sparsholt Village Shop Association is holding a Christmas Fayre in the

Memorial Hall on Saturday 3rd December, from 10.00am to 2.00pm. There will be many stalls selling local produce and Christmas gifts made by local crafts people. There will be a small entrance fee, yet to be agreed, but probably around

£1.00, and tea, coffee & cake refreshments will also be available on the day. There is plenty of parking in the Hall car park.

For satnav users, the Hall postcode is SO21 2NR and, further information can be obtained from the Village Shop on 01962 776 998.

Sparsholt Village Shop Association Christmas Fayre

12 useful Information / Clubs & Societies

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.

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, we offer a safe, happy and caring learning environment for 2 to 4 year olds. Littleton Pre-school is staffed by experienced professionals and is Ofsted registered. WOpen from 8:30am-12:15pm, with a flexible drop off. Please 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 │ Hampshire │SO20 6EJ Tel: 01264 811089 │Fax: 01264 810134 [email protected]

The Barn Nursery - Over WallopSmall cosy nursery (maximum six 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-SchoolAn independent, 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 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

Stockbridge Football Club [email protected]

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

Upper Clatford Youth Football ClubOur Club continues to flourish; we are running teams at under 7/8, 9, 0, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16 age groups this season. We are always happy to welcome new players. Training is weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (depending on age group) at Upper Clatford sprots fields 6-7.15pm. Tel: 01264 364106 or 07833 614429 Jennie Handford for more information.

Art Club -Abbotts AnnAt The Old ExchangeDuck Street. Tutor: Liz Dell HND(Fine Art) TDipITRetiring? Need a Break? Always wished you could draw? Join this friendly group where you will receive tuition and inspiration. Materials are provided. Maximum of 6 people per session; fortnightly. Sessions last 2½ hours. Monday morning and evening, Tuesday afternoon and evening, Wednesday evening, Thursday morning and afternoon. Also, fortnightly children’s session Monday afternoons at 3:30 (1.5 hours). For further information please look at www.saa.co.uk/art/lizdell or e-mail me on [email protected] or phone/text 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 7.30 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. www.egandover.blogspot.com or Tel: 01264 860806

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

Broughton Floral ClubMeet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. Chairman: 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. Meet every third Monday evening at Longstock Village Hall. Contact Graham Barnard Tel: 01962 851979

St Mary's Church, Broughton, Flowers:Janelle Quitman01794 301 754

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

Young 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! Contact Sarah: [email protected]

Broughton Amateur Dramatic Group – BADGChair: Linda Cardigan Tel: 01794 301196Vice Chair: Janet Wallace Tel: 01794 301254The 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. New members always welcome!

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

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 orTel: 01264 323213

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

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. Tel: 01264 810150 or 01264 810603.

For more clubs and societies see page 32

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Thyme & Tides, Stockbridge High Street

Tel: 01264 810101 www.thymeandtidesdeli.co.uk

Indulge yourself, family and friends and make it the the most fabulous foodie Christmas imaginable!

Orders being taken by Ashley for seafood platters and cooked lobsters,whole poached salmon, sides of Scottish smoked salmon and other party foods!

The deli is brimming with foodie gift ideas and hampers made to order - perfect for family, friends and work colleagues.

Iain is on hand to talk about his perfect Christmas cheese recommendations.

Now in the cheese counter, Colston Bassett handmade Stilton and baby Stilton,Cheddar truckles, Spanish and Portuguese cheeses, ripe and unctious sheep and goats milk

cheeses from France including Vacherin, Brie de Meaux, Epoisse and Reblochon.

Christmas chutneys and biscuits from The Fine Cheese Company.From our fabulous Italian importer Villanova

free-range egg fruit pannetones, cantuccini and biscotti

Festive wines and fizz from Caviste Wine Merchants

Thyme & Tides mincemeat and mini mince pies.One pot supper dishes, desserts,

Christmas cakes, puddings and brandy butter...

Keep checking our website for tasting events and to find out what's new here at T&T!

Wishing you a Fabulously Foodie and Festive Christmas!

Opening TimesMondays ClosedTuesday - Friday 9am - 5.30pmSaturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

Indulge yourself, family and friends and make it the the most

For stylish foodie gifts and treats look no further than

Thyme & Tides this Christmas

Iain is on hand to talk about his perfect Christmas cheese recommendations.

Now in the cheese counter, Colston Bassett handmade Stilton and baby Stilton,Cheddar truckles, Spanish and Portuguese cheeses, ripe and unctious sheep and goats milk Cheddar truckles, Spanish and Portuguese cheeses, ripe and unctious sheep and goats milk

cheeses from France including Vacherin, Brie de Meaux, Epoisse and Reblochon.cheeses from France including Vacherin, Brie de Meaux, Epoisse and Reblochon.

Now in the cheese counter, Colston Bassett handmade Stilton and baby Stilton,Cheddar truckles, Spanish and Portuguese cheeses, ripe and unctious sheep and goats milk

cheeses from France including Vacherin, Brie de Meaux, Epoisse and Reblochon.

Christmas chutneys and biscuits from The Fine Cheese Company.From our fabulous Italian importer Villanova

free-range egg fruit pannetones, cantuccini and biscotti

Festive wines and fizz from Caviste Wine Merchants


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STOCKBRIDGE LATE NIGHTCHRISTMAS EVENT 2011tueSday 6tH decemBer - FrOm 5.30Pm

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE STOCKBRIDGE TRADERS ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTING AND SPONSORING THIS EVENING.

late nigHt SHOPPing • FatHer cHriStmaS’ grOttOeXcellent PuBS & reStaurantS tO rOund OFF tHe eVening

Late night shopping in

Stockbridge and lots more!FROM 5.30PM - FATHER CHRISTMAS

Enjoy once again the Santa’s Grotto at Beccy’s Fruit & Veg shop.

6.00PM - BRUCE PARKERStockbridge is proud to have Bruce Parker, the face of BBC South Today for over three decades, to turn on the 2011 Christmas Tree lights. Come to St Peter’s church at 6 pm, after which you can enjoy the children’s choir

singing carols around the tree.

Don’t forget this is a perfect time to buy your Christmas presents as shops will be open until 8pm and many will be offering a complimentary mince pie or glass

of mulled wine. Round your evening off at one of the many new and award winning pubs and restaurants.

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Beccy s Greengrocers

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE STOCKBRIDGE TRADERS ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTING AND SPONSORING THIS EVENING.

Beccy s Greengrocers

Great Festive Bargains at Lane End Kitchen Ware. Cut out this advert and present it at our shop in Stockbridge High Street and you’ll qualify for £5 off yourpurchases when you spend £50 or more. Choose from our huge range of top-quality cookware from leading brands. Ideal for Christmas presents or simply treat yourself.

Our offer runs from 1st December to Christmas Eve inclusive, but we expect to be busy, so hurry while stocks last!

*Offer limited to one transaction per household.Terms and conditions apply*Offer limited to one transaction per household.

TEL: 01264 811428 [email protected] END KITCHENWARE, HIGH STREET, STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE, SO20 6EU.

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Now open after extensive refurbishment

Open Mondays – SaturdaysHigh Street, Stockbridge

Tel: 01264 810650

,,FOR TRADITIONAL SERVICEQuality Fruit, Vegetables and Flowers

Christmas orders taken (up to Dec 19th) for you to collect at your convenience 23/24

December (until 4pm).

Come to Santa’s Grotto from 5.30pm on December 6th

Local eggs, ice cream, smoked fish, watercress and other seasonal produce. Christmas gifts and treats, preserves, herbs and spices. Local, sustainable logs

and kindling; coal and firelighters

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LECKFORD ESTATEAll produced from our

own orchardsTHE FRUIT FARM

LECKFORD,Near STOCKBRIDGE

( signposted off A30 and A3057 )

Tel: 01264 810585 Fruit available to late March

ENGLISH APPLESCOX & BRAMLEY

OTHER VARIETIES IN SEASON

PEARS , APPLE JUICE

OPEN TIMES Monday to Friday:9.00 am to 12.30pm

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adorn the plant are said to be Frigg’s tears. It was pronounced by Frigg thenceforth that anyone standing underneath the plant should celebrate Baldur’s resurrection by kissing under the mistletoe. However a more rational explanation exists. Centuries ago it was believed that mistletoe was capable of curing illness and protecting against witchcraft and certain poisons and today, extract of mistletoe (Viscum album) is commonly used as an anticancer therapy and there are at least 30 different mistletoe preparations available throughout Europe. In fact around £30 million is reported to be spent annually on mistletoe preparations and in Germany, this is paid for by the insurance system.

Rudolf Steiner, the founder of anthroposophical medicine, was the first to suggest mistletoe as a treatment for cancer. Mistletoe is a semi-parasite that eventually kills its host. Steiner’s belief that extract of mistletoe could treat cancer was based on the unique properties of the mistletoe plant, which could restore imbalance in the growth process in cancer and therefore, potentially decrease the viability of cancer cells and disrupt their migration.

Have you ever found yourself trapped under a ghastly sprig of mistletoe

with the winner of the ‘Ugly man’ competition or perhaps dreamed of finding yourself beneath a branch of beautiful mistletoe with the ‘George Clooney’ of the Christmas party?

Have you ever wondered where the tradition of smooching under the mistletoe stemmed from? There are a few different theories but it is the Norse myth of Baldur, the god of truth and light that is most frequently reported.

THE NORSE MYTHBaldur dreamt that he was to be killed. His mother Frigg goddess of love, in an attempt to protect him ordered every animal and plant not to harm him however, there was one plant she forgot about - mistletoe. Loki (god of evil) made an arrow, placing mistletoe at its tip. He then lured Hoder (god of winter), Baldur’s blind brother, and made him shoot the arrow at his brother. Baldur’s death brought winter into the world, although the gods did eventually manage to resurrect Baldur. From there on Frigg pronounced mistletoe as sacred and ordered that it should bring love and not death to the world. The pearly white berries that

The Medicinal Properties of Mistletoe

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interior spiritual journey as we try to find the meaning and purpose of life.”

The Christmas ProcessionWednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd December, 7.00pm (doors open 6.00pm). This is the Cathedral’s carol service with readings interspersed between carols. Here the focus of the procession is the Christmas Crib and the story of the birth of Jesus.

The Epiphany ProcessionSunday 15 January 2012, 4.30pm. This service commemorates the journey of the Magi travelling from the East to worship the baby Jesus, and follows him through his early life and into manhood.

Please note there can be no admission to these services once all the seats are taken.

Salisbury Cathedral is the setting for three great processional services

which celebrate the special time of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. The Christmas Procession is on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd December and The Epiphany Procession on Sunday 15th January 2012. David Halls, Director of Music, conducts the Cathedral Choir of boy and girl choristers and lay-vicars.

Many hundreds of people from throughout the diocese and beyond are expected to attend one or more of these imaginative and spectacular services, devised by the Canon Precentor, Jeremy Davies. “I see Advent, Christmas and the Epiphany as the ideal time of year for using the Cathedral as it was originally envisaged, as an arena for processions and the great tradition of ‘worship on the move’. However these processions also invite us on an

Salisbury Cathedral

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THIS CHRISTMAS

Fisherton Mill108 Fisherton Street

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SP2 7QYGallery & Shop 01722415121

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LUMINESCENCE EXHIBITIONSaturday 26th November - Saturday 24th DecemberAn eclectic mix of radiant work encompassing sculpture, jewellery, lighting, and glass.

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French PantryOpen Tues to Saturday 10am-6pm

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Traditional French provisions Unusual French provisions Exceptional cheese boardsSuperior vins de paysThe best hand made Chocolate in the SouthHampers for all occasions

Cookery SchoolThe cookery school will be closed from December 15th until February 1st 2012

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French RestaurantAuthentic French country cuisine

Menus for Christmas Day,

Boxing Day, Christmas

Functions and New Year's Eve

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Clos du MarquisFrance on your doorstep

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FOR THE CAKE Pre-heat oven to 180ºC. Butter & flour a 21cm, 4cm deep cake tin. Prepare all the ingredients and separate the eggs. Melt the chocolate with the coffee in a double boiler and stir until melted. Remove the pan from the stove and beat in the butter, a few pieces at a time, with a wooden spoon, let the chocolate mixture cool, lightly beat the egg yolks and then gradually beat in the sugar and continue beating until mixture forms a ribbon. Beat the egg whites with the salt until soft peaks are formed, add the 2 tblsp sugar and beat until very stiff. Blend the chocolate mixture into the egg yolks/sugar mixture. With a metal spoon carefully fold one quarter of the egg white mixture into the chocolate mix. When partially blended, sift in a quarter of the flour and continue blending and repeat the same until all the egg whites and flour are well blended. Bake for 30 minutes at 180ºC.

FOR THE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Melt the chocolate slowly using a double boiler and remove from the heat; then add the ingredients in the following order and gently mix in before adding the rest: coffee, butter, beaten egg yolks and brandy. Beat the egg whites until stiff and gently fold with a wooden spoon into the chocolate mix.

TO ASSEMBLE THE gATEAU Cut a strip, (collar) slightly longer than the diameter of the tin; cut two long strips and cut a round piece the size of the bottom of the tin. Place the two strips inside the tin; place the round piece on top and then the collar. The two long strips will help to remove the cake from the tin. When the sponge is cold, cut in half, horizontally, very carefully and evenly. Place one piece inside the tin, pour half the chocolate mousse on top; let it set for an hour. Place the second half in the tin and cover with the remaining mousse, using a spatula to smoothen the top carefully. Cover and leave the cake to set in a fridge, for 36 hours before serving.

115gr flour200gr chocolate in small pieces4 tablespoons freshly made espresso coffee6 eggs, extra large170gr castor sugar¼ tsp salt

THE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE240gr chocolate 3 tablespoons of freshly made espresso coffee50gr butter4 eggs separated2 tabs brandy

Chocolate cake Claudette - a very rich, moist cake. This chocolate cake was commended by Paul Bocuse and published in gourmet Magazine USA. Most important keep it covered as the cold air of the fridge will dry it.

Use only 72% chocolate & pure cocoa powder

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We provide a relaxed, happy, learning environment forpre-school aged children. Along with all our amazing facilities,

and our beautiful location, your child will have the opportunity tointeract and develop in one of Hampshire's few pre-school sensory gardens.

Chilbolton Village Hall, Eastman's Field, ChilboltonStockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6AZ

For more information please call: 07732 095814 or 0791913077email: [email protected] www.chilboltonpreschool.com

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Somborne and proceeds will be going to The Sombornes Pre-School (reg. Charity Number 1143613). Tickets cost £10 each and are available from Thyme & Tides, Stockbridge, Cross Stores, King’s Somborne, or call Samantha Boot on 01794 389554.

Samantha BootVice-Chair, The Sombornes Pre-School Committee

Friday 9th December will see the first Christmas Wine Tasting event in aid

of The Sombornes Pre-School. We are delighted to have the support of local, Hampshire wine merchants, Caviste who are not only providing a selection of suitable wines for Christmas and New Year celebrations to taste, but will also be taking orders on the night for guaranteed delivery before 24th December, with a percentage of all orders going to The Sombornes Pre-School.

There will also be a selection of Deli foods and cheeses from Thyme & Tides to taste and match to your favourite wines, plus a raffle with some excellent prizes.The evening starts at 7.30pm – 9.30pm in The Village Hall, King’s

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Nick Parker

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Christmas Trees A large selection of premium Needlefast and traditional

Norway Spruce trees will be available for sale from Tuesday 29th November. All trees netted after selection for easy

transportation Free local delivery service Prices from £15.99

Christmas Tree StandsFrom £14.99From £14.99From £14.99

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CHRISTMAS At Longstock Park Nursery

Also come and see us for:Roses - Hedging - Shrubs - Specimen Trees - Herbaceous - Olive Trees - Soft Fruit - Fruit Trees - Climbers - Ceramic Pots - Fibre Clay and Terracotta Pots - Oblelisks - Garden Arches - Arbours - Hurdles and Traditional Trellis

We can also provide:Garden AdviceDesign AdviceAdvice on Planting & Landscaping

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There are 15 painters, sculptors, ceramicists and photographers in the Christmas show. "There is a mix of new faces and old favourites and we are very optimistic that it will be well-received", says an ebullient Ian. "Our market is still strong as indicated by the fact that our last show, paintings of birds on ledgers by Nancy Rose Taplin, was an absolute sell-out".

The exhibition runs from 26th November until 24th December and prices range from around £130 to "Flanders Mud" at £48,000.

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A marvellous new Philip Blacker bronze of a horse trudging through the

bog that was Flanders field is the centrepiece of an extremely exciting Christmas exhibition which opens on Saturday 26th November at Courcoux & Courcoux Contemporary Art in Stockbridge. Blacker, an ex-National Hunt jockey and former pupil of Broughton based sculptor Margot Dent, is very well-known for his many life-size bronze commissions of famous racehorses including Desert Orchid at Kempton Park, Red Rum at Aintree and Generous at Epsom but "Flanders Mud", standing five feet high, is his first foray into expressionist sculpture.

"I have known Philip for many years and, as a keen racegoer, I have greatly admired his wonderful bronzes", said gallery MD Ian Courcoux. "From a professional standpoint, however, my gallery is not known for exhibiting realism. This new work is very exciting and gives us a chance to work together for the first time".

Philip Blacker's 'Flanders Mud' heads up Stockbridge Gallery Christmas Show

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the road in their way. Well I’m not (that) old and I pay my road tax, so tough.

You see bumper huggers everywhere: on the motorway, in village lanes. They are no respecters of class nor creed. Their cars likewise, range from hot hatches with exhausts so big you could stuff a coconut up them (yes I have been tempted), through to reps’ saloons, 4WD and all the up-market varieties. Talking of which, the only time I will tolerate bumper hugging and slow to a snail’s pace to watch them glide by is if the car behind is an Audi. Well, I need a bit of wish fulfillment in my life - but even that can prove irritating if the driver turns out to be young, female and blonde! Is there no justice?

The truth may be that I’m turning into a grumpy old woman or that I have become obsessed with bumper huggers, but the fact remains that on every journey I take, they appear and adhere.

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What do you think? Gill Grant

I mean, is it just me? I shall soon be purchasing one of those rear window stickers that says something along the lines of, ‘You’re driving so close I can only assume you feel a degree of intimacy towards me, but shouldn’t we at

least talk and have dinner first?’

What is it with these people? Take the Mini that glued itself to my bumper the other night on my way back from Itchen Abbas. Now the last time I looked, the speed restriction from there to Alresford alternates between 30 and 40 mph. It’s not my fault, I didn’t invent the law and, I have to say, that 30 can be a tedious speed at which to drive at times, but that’s not the point; speed restrictions are there for a reason.

The person driving behind would have been straight into the back seat if I had needed to brake suddenly. What were they hoping to achieve by driving so close - make me go faster? Well sorry, it makes me want to slow down, but worse still it makes me really aggressive; I really wanted to stop the car in the road, get out and have a go! ‘Just what speed would you like me to do in a 30 mph limit? 40? 50?’ That’s what I wanted to scream at them à la Basil Fawlty whilst brandishing a tree branch with which to beat their car.

I suppose it’s my fault. I have an old car, therefore, they assume, it is driven by an elderly person who shouldn’t be on

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Angelo Mariani, a French chemist, was inspired by Mantegazza's paper but had other ideas that brought him great riches. In 1863, he began marketing his Vin Mariani made from Bordeaux wine treated with coca leaves.. The ethanol in the wine acted as a solvent which extracted the cocaine from the coca leaves thus giving the drink its very unusual properties. Advertisements for Vin Mariani claimed that it would restore health, strength, energy, and vitality. Mariani's tonic wine became very popular and even boasted Queen Victoria, Pope Leo XIII and later Pope Saint Pius X as fans of it. Pope Leo awarded a Vatican gold medal to Mariani for his wine, and even appeared on a poster advertising it.

Meanwhile Sigmund Freud, in his work Uber Coca, optimistically wrote of cocaine: "Long intensive physical work is performed without any fatigue. This result is enjoyed without any of the unpleasant after-effects that follow exhilaration brought about by alcohol. Absolutely no craving for the further use of cocaine appears after the first, or even after repeated taking of the drug."

By the 1880s, cocaine was available in various forms, including cigarettes, powder, and even a cocaine mixture that came with a needle in the pack that could be injected directly into the user's veins. One manufacturer promised that its products would "supply the place of food, make the coward brave, the silent eloquent and render the sufferer insensitive to pain."

By the Edwardian era, any gentleman with the necessary funds could easily emulate the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and obtain a cocaine fix simply by popping into his local chemist.

100 years ago Captain Robert Falcon Scott, three colleagues and a mixed

caravan of motor vehicles, dogs, and horses started an epical and final dash for the Pole. His notorious journey was sustained through courage, patriotism and drugs because in 1911 anyone could buy cocaine from a pharmacy.

The humble coca leaf was chewed by South American natives for centuries claiming it provided extra strength and energy. This was a view shared by Spanish invaders in the 16th century, on long journeys where food was scarce. Naturally, the Spanish soon began taxing the leaf, taking 10 per cent of every farmer's crop.

In 1609, Father Blas Valeta reported: "Coca protects the body from many ailments, and our doctors use it in powdered form to reduce the swelling of wounds, to strengthen broken bones, to expel cold from the body or prevent it from entering, and to cure rotten wounds or sores that are full•of maggots. And if it does so much for outward ailments, will its singular virtue have even greater effect in the entrails of those who eat it."

In 1859, a Milanese doctor, Paolo Mantegazza, upon his return from Peru, declared coca, and its recent .extract cocaine, as being useful medicinally; in the treatment of "a furred tongue in the morning, flatulence, and whitening of the teeth."

The History of Cocaine

But the cocaine and alcohol party was to end with a bang. A lot of them! In 1916, two years into the Great War, alarmed by the impact on the war effort of a drunken citizenry, and reports of drug-crazed soldiers on leave, the Government reacted. The Defence of the Realm Act introduced limits to the hours pubs could open and ensured the possession, distribution and sale of cocaine and opium were to be controlled by the Home Office. Yet ironically soldiers appear to

have been introduced to cocaine by the Government itself when army personnel had been issued with the proprietary "Forced March'' brand cocaine tablets to provide that "little something extra" when on active service.

The party was indeed over. But for Captain Scott and his team the party had ended four years earlier.Scott died on March 29, 1912, the last of his team to do so. Their frozen bodies were found eight months later. His final diary notes record: "Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance, and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman."

But exactly how much pharmacy had contributed to that tale, none living could say but like the soldiers of the Great War, Scott, too, had travelled carrying Forced March brand cocaine tablets.

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Arts, Crafts & Music

Georgian GlassmakersLaunch their range of 18th Century

Georgian wine glasses in Lead Crystal

Glassmakers, Mark Taylor and David Hill produce beautiful hand-crafted reproductions of Georgian wine glasses in their studio at Project Workshops, near Andover, Hampshire. Their latest range is made in Lead Crystal and

includes some of the most popular and sought after designs of the Georgian period. Single or sets of glasses can be made to

order. Range includes air twists, opaque twists and balusters.

Visit our studio at Project Workshops, Quarley on 10th & 11th December, 10am – 4pm for the Project Workshops Christmas Sale.

Unique shopping experience away from the High Street with live glassblowing. Over 12 resident artists – sculpture, furniture, painting, ceramics and more. Free glass of wine & mince pie! FREE entry.

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The bulk of the contents are paper-based. Together with some local history books, local magazines, Electoral Roll, the Andover Advertiser and our 2012 Calendar, there are over 50 pamphlets which depict prices of goods, services and house sales, timetables, local walks, eating out, Digital TV Switchover and National Gardens Scheme; over 30 items featuring local groups and local events, photographs of flora & fauna & village landmarks and over 50 profiles of Wherwell families & villagers. We hope the capsule will lay undisturbed into the 22nd century and give a fascinating insight into our village in the early 21st century.

We are extremely grateful to everyone who responded to our

Armed Forces and their long term rehabilitation.

30TH JANUARY 2012

Afghan Connection (http://www.afghanconnection.org/). In 1987, as a medical student, Dr Sarah Fane spent 3 months in the North West Frontier during the Russian war and returned in 2001 while Afghanistan was under the Taliban regime. She will take us through her experiences at these extraordinary times and how she set up her Newbury based Charity in 2002 which has supported numerous health projects and funded 37 schools, 20 of which are twinned to UK schools. Afghan Connection is also running a project with the MCC to take cricket to

email appeal and/or has taken part in an interview and loaned family photographs. It has been a delight to talk to people about the village, especially those who have lived here 50 years or more. There is a limit to how much can be written on a single A5 sheet of paper! We hope that next year, we can build on the success of

this project by conducting some in-depth oral interviews and include residents of Chilbolton also.

Afghanistan. Sarah will describe her work, the work of her charity and the pressures on the team in Afghanistan.

6TH FEBRUARY 2012

St. John Eye Hospital - Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza (http://www.stjohneyehospital.org) Established in Jerusalem in 1882, the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group is the only charitable provider of eye care in Gaza, east Jerusalem and the West Bank, where rates of blindness are ten times higher than in the West. The hospital has opened satellite expert eye care centres in Gaza, Hebron and Anabta. Dr Denise Magauran, the former Chief Surgeon will describe the important work

Finally a reminder about our “Bygone Times” 2012 CalendarBlack & white photographs of both villages from the Victorian, Edwardian and pre-WWII periods.Opens up to A3-portrait size, with A4 photograph on the top half and monthly calendar on the bottom half, allowing plenty of space for appointments.

Visit the Wherwell website to see full-size images of all twelve photos. The Calendar retails at £5.99 and is on sale at Waterstones (Andover), White Lion Inn, Wherwell School, Chilbolton shop and Lane End Kitchenware (Stockbridge). For people living further afield, the calendar can be purchased from Amazon.Andrew Flanagan

done at the epicentre of this highly volatile, dangerous and politically sensitive area.

The lectures start at 8pm in the Upper Clatford Village Hall. A minimum charge of £2.00 will be made and we would suggest a voluntary donation of £10.00, making a total of £12 per person per lecture, which will enable us to claim Gift Aid. All funds raised will be split equally between the three Charities and All Saints Church. If you would like tickets, please contact Charles Crosthwaite Eyre (The Old Malthouse, Upper Clatford, Andover, Hampshire SP11 7QL; e-mail [email protected] or tel 01264 35 25 30) to confirm how many tickets you want and for which talks. Cheques should be made out to "All Saints PCC".

By the time you read this, the Wherwell Church Time Capsule will have

been buried in the churchyard. The contents were on display last month at the Wherwell Coffee Morning, the History Group meeting and the Church ‘Topping Out’ event.

A full list of contents can be viewed on the Wherwell website at: www.wherwell.net/wherwell-church-time-capsule.htm. The time capsule is a metal clad box measuring 12 inches by 9 inches by 6 inches deep. It has been professionally sealed, and is air-tight, water-tight and anything-else-tight! Residing deep underground should maintain a fairly constant temperature and help preserve the contents.

Charities Work in War Zones We would like to invite you to three lectures by charities that are active, in very different ways, in conflict areas across the world:

16TH JANUARY 2012

Help For Heroes (http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/)The growth, work and impact of Help for Heroes, since it was founded in October 2007 by Bryn and Emma Parry, needs no introduction. Bryn Parry and David Richmond (COO Tedworth House, Tidworth) will take us behind the scenes and describe the challenges faced by Help for Heroes and their work in providing support to injured members of the

Wherwell History Group

Upper Clatford 2012 - All Saints Winter Lectures

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The 2011 Christmas Market will be running for an incredible 28 days from Thu 24 Nov to Wed 21 Dec. Open every day, 10am-6pm from Sun-Wed and 10am-7.30pm from Thu-Sat. Many of our exhibitors will be attending for the full 28 days but some will only be here for the first 14 days with new exhibitors filling the chalets for the last 14 days.

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Recognised as one of the best in Europe and renowned for

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Our Christmas Market is inspired by traditional German Christmas markets and attracts more than 350,000 visitors each year. The pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic Inner Close surrounding an open-air real ice rink. All our exhibitors have been hand-picked for their interesting, high quality and unique products many of which can’t be bought on the high street.

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Following on from the recent Quartet Pro Musica string quartet concert,

a group of classical music enthusiasts are behind a new society that will aim to bring top quality classical music of all genres to the Stockbridge area Similar to other music clubs and societies, we will offer a yearly

StockbridgeMusical Society

membership. Members will benefit from reserved and guaranteed seats at each of the 4 concerts to be given annually.

It is envisaged that most concerts will take place in the Stockbridge Town Hall. The first concert is planned for March 2012. Genres will include string quartets, trios, voice, small choral as well as unique concerts combining acting, poetry and music If you are interested in becoming a member, please let us know by email [email protected], or register on the website www.stockbridgemusicalsociety.co.uk

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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 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, meetings or other activity or to obtain further information, please contact Mary Bradley on 01794 388386 or by email at [email protected] or visit www.thesombornes.org.uk/villagehall

Over Wallop Church HallIn centre of village. Hall can seat 50. Kitchen and car parking available. Tel: 01264-781050

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 Mrs. Becky Williams on Telephone: 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 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 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

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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.

Stagecoach BusesMondays to Saturday Only

87 ServiceAndover – Salisbury via Abbotts Ann, The Wallops and Winterslows

79 ServiceAndover – Broughton via the Clatfords, Wherwell, Chilbolton, Stockbridge and Houghton

68 ServiceWinchester – Stockbridge via Crawley, Kings Somborne

77 ServiceStockbridge – Andover via the Wallops and Abbotts AnnFor 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

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

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

Longstock 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. 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]

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. Contact : Mr David Watts on: 01264 810421 (chairman)www.uppertestvalleyvintageclub.co.uk.

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 Church Flowers Angela McMeekin Tel: 01264 810236

Stockbridge Lunch Club Joyce Compton Tel: 01264 810898

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

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