stockbridge forum issue 39

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In this Issue4

Issue 39 september www.stockbridgeforum.co.uk

BuSInESS COmmunITy05 Dates for your Diary

06 Church Services and news

08 useful Information

09 The Proteus Theatre Presents Frankenstein

10 useful Information / Clubs and Societies

12 Clubs and Societies

12 Test Valley learning

13 Register for the Sombornes Pre-School

13 Fungi Walk in the new Forest

14 Houghton lodge Hosts and Eventful Summer

14 nGS - Gardens Open for Charity

16 Wine & Dine at norton Park Hotel

16 Rampant Reindeer, High Cats & mad Goats

17 Vote for Hampshire as Britian's Top Food Spot

18 Grant will Enable Wildlife Hospital to Expand

18 Royal Hampshire County Hospital - 275 years of

Caring for the Community

18 Somborne Sessions

20 Recipe of the month - Soufflé Grand marnier

22 Dancing Fun with Salsa y Sol - Winchester

22 Winchester City Festival Choir Open Evening

22 michaelmas Fayre 2011

24 useful Information

24 upper Test Valley Vintage Club Working Weekend Rally

26 The Stockbridge Osteopathic Practice Welcomes Osteopath,

Juliet Stokoe

26 Gossip - What do you think?

property managementProperty sales, letting and management

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motorsmotor vehicle sales, repairs & servicing

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HealtH & beautyHealth & beauty services, shops & salons

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Home servIcesTrades & service for the home

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educatIon servIcesSchools, colleges and further education

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Food & drInkTrades and services for food & drink

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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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InFormatIon tecHnologyComputer Supplies, Repairs and Services

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leIsure & entertaInmentlocal Events

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To advertise call: 01962 735137 SEPTEMBER ISSUE 39

September Diary

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

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]

Thursday 1st September Stockbridge & District Young Farmers' Club BBQ Night 7.30pm. Stockbridge & District Young Farmers' Club will be hosting a BBQ evening at the Combine Club, Leckford for anyone who is interested in joining the club. As well as the BBQ there will be the chance to look at the Autumn Programme for the club and to meet some of the current Stockbridge & District Young Farmers' members. Open to any young person aged between 10 and 26. 7.30pm - 9pm. Free entry. Email [email protected] for more information.

Saturday 3rd SeptemberAwbridge Village Flower and Produce ShowAwbridge Village Hall 2pm - 5pm. Open Classes for vegetables, fruit, flowers, home craft and photography. Junior Classes include miniature gardens, cookery and poster designs. Schedules available now. Entry forms in by 28th August please. Contact Fred Tucker on 01794 340709 for details.

Saturday 3rd September Longstock FeteAt 1.00pm. Longstock Fete will be held, as usual at the Longstock Recreation Ground. Lots to see and do - local produce to buy and bric-a-brac to browse.

Monday 5th - Wednesday 7th SeptemberThe Space to Be ~ New Meditation Group term begins in Andover at The Longmeadow Centre ~ 7:30pm till 9:30pm £8 per session (concessions available) For more information or to book your place visit: www.thespacetobe.co.uk Or contact us on: [email protected] or 07768 917804

Wednesday 7th September Wednesday Wander Magdalen Hill Down Butterfly Conservation's local nature reserve. Join us for a the last one for 2011. Meet at 10.30am in gravel car park opposite the cemetery on Alresford Rd B3404, Winchester.(SU 512 295), for sat nav SO21 1HE Come along to enjoy seasonal wildlife and a leisurely walk with friendly company. Free event Leader: Jayne Chapman.www.hantsiow-butterflies.org.uk for more information on the county's butterflies and moths.

Sunday 11th SeptemberBroughton Village HallCar Wash From 10am to 2pm. Come and get your car washed for a fiver!! Bacon butties and other refreshments will be available to purchase whilst you wait! All proceeds to Broughton Primary School new computer fund. Sponsored by CHIPS AWAY car repairs.

Saturday 17th SeptemberStockbridge 10K and 2K fun runThe race starts from Stockbridge School and follows a route around the beautiful Test Valley on both quiet roads and trails. Registration open from 8.30am. Race starts at 10.00am. Register beforehand at www.runnersworld.co.uk orwww.stockbridge10k.webeden.co.uk or register on the day

Saturday 17th September Shamanic Journey Workshop In Andover at The Longmeadow Centre from 10.30pm till 4pm. £45** (**Early Bird Price available) For more information or to book your place visit: www.thespacetobe.co.uk or contact us on: [email protected] or 07768 917804

Monday 19th SeptemberHoughton WI MeetingFrom 7.30pm in Houghton Village Hall. John Davis will give a talk on Charles Darwin. All visitors are very welcome. For further information please call Sandra Harper 01794 388509 or Jane Anderton 01264 810928

Saturday 24th SeptemberThe Space to Be ~ Esoteric Soul Healing Taster SessionsStarting at 10.30am - £15 a session. For more information or to book your place visit: www.thespacetobe.co.uk or contact us on: [email protected] or 07768 917804

Sunday 25th September 'Pedal In'From 10am - Midday. A unique opportunity to cycle a 3.7km route around the Middle Wallop Airfield. All welcome to join us - pay on the day £2, or £1 for under 11's. Access to the airfield through gate at end of School Lane, Nether Wallop, SO20 8EH. Refreshments served at the school. All proceeds to Wallop School PTA for new P.E equipment.

Tuesday 27th SeptemberCoffee (or Tea) MorningAge UK Andover and District supported by The John Lewis Partnership Longstock Village Hall. 10.30 a.m.Come in for coffee and cake or biscuits, and a chat, pick up some useful information for over-50s or talk to our friendly older person’s pension & benefits adviser, Richard. Books for saleNo entry charge (but donations to Age UK Andover and District welcome). And don’t forget: our offices in Andover are open every weekday morning for enquiries in person or by phone 01264 354425

Tuesday 27th September Longstock and Leckford WI MeetingAt 7.30pm at Longstock Village Hall. The talk is "Specialist Occupational Therapy" with Helen Nunn. Refreshments are available and visitors are always very welcome. For more details please ring 01264 810150.

Saturday 8th OctoberFriends of Broughton School Annual Jumble SaleBroughton Village Hall at

2pm. Only 50p entrance fee. Best Jumble Sale in the area! Always huge selection of quality clothes, nearly new rail, bric a brac, toys, books and more! Contact Louise Willis: 01794 301783

Wednesday 12th October National Trust Winchester Association - Desperate Romantics the Private Lives of the Pre-RaphaelitesA talk by Franny Moyle. Freelance executive TV producer and writer as well as Director of the Hackney Empireat Guildhall Conference Chamber, Winchester. From 7.30pm. Tickets £10 – Seats Unreserved. To apply for tickets please contact: Elisabeth Wicks on: 01962 862510 1, Fairdown Close, Winchester S023 0JU

Friday 14th October'Race Night' at Wallop Primary School7pm til late. An exciting evening of horse racing. £2 entry (£3 on the door), includes a chilli supper. Licensed bar. All proceeds go towards the PTA’s school fund for new P.E equipment. Tickets: 01264 781216

Saturday 15th October Concert in St. Mary’s Church, BroughtonFrom 6.15pm for 7.00pmThe Quirister’s of Winchester College, together with the Wykham Quartet will be performing a concert of choral music, sacred and secular in aid of St. Mary’s Broughton. Come and join us for a glass of wine beforehand. Tickets £20. Tickets from Sue Warburton on 01794 301215 or [email protected]

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Sunday 4th September10.45 Parish Communion

Sunday 11th September11.00 Mattins


Sunday 25th September10.45 All Age Harvest Service

Sunday 11th September08.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 18th September18.00 Evensong


St.PeterStockbridge

Old St.PeterStockbridge

St.NicholasLeckford

St.CatherinesLittleton

St.Mary-the-lessChilbolton

Sunday 4th September08.00 Holy Communion18.00 Evensong

Sunday 11th September10.00 Morning Prayer


Sunday 25th September10.00 Harvest Festival

St.MarysCrawley

St.Peter & Holy CrossWherwell

All Saints ChurchHoughton





St.StephensSparsholt

St.Peter & St.PaulsKings Somborne

Sunday 4th September08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

Sunday 11th September08.00 Communion Service10.00 Informal Word Service



St.PetersOver Wallop

St.Thomas MoreStockbridge

Mass & Services09.00 Sunday Mass

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

St.JamesBossington

St.AndrewsMottisfont

St.MarysBroughton

St.MarysLongstockSt.Andrews

Nether Wallop


Sunday 11th September08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Family Service



Every Wednesday 09.30 Holy Communion


Sunday 11th September09.30 All Age Worship




Sunday 11th September10.30 Family Worship


Sunday 25th September10.30 Holy Communion18.00 Evening Prayer

Sunday 4th September10.00 Morning Worship

Sunday 11th September10.00 Family Communion


Sunday 25th September10.00 Harvest Festival

Please check services with Office: 01962 880845

No services until further notice

Sunday 4th September09.15 Informal Word Service




Sunday 11th September08.00 Holy Communion10.00 Welcome Worship

Sunday 18th September10.00 Mattins


Sunday 4th September10.30 Family Worship

Sunday 11th September08.30 Holy Communion10.30 Morning Prayer

Sunday 18th September10.30 Holy Communion18.00 Evening Worship


There is a Said Holy

Communion each Tuesday

9.30am at rosalind

Hill House, Stockbridge




Sunday 4th September10.00 Harestock and Littleton Show Service


Sunday 18th September08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Morning Worship

Sunday 25th September10.00 Family Communion 18.00 Service of Peace and Healing


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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 CouncilTel: 01794 389311

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 6EJHeadteacher: Mrs Emma JefferiesTel: 01264 [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

Royal Hampshire County HospitalWinchester, HampshireTel: 01962 863535

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

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

Stockbridge SurgeryNew Street, StockbridgeHampshire, SO20 6HGTel: 01264 810524 The surgery is open to patients on weekdays between the hours of 8.15am to 6.30pm. Closed lunchtimes between 12.45 and 13.45pm. Emergency calls will be taken during lunchtime. In addition the surgery is open on a Saturday morning 9am to 12.00pm and alternate Monday and Wednesday between 6.30 and 7.30pm. Appointments should be booked for the clinics. If there are any medical emergencies during our normal Monday to Friday working hours then please contact the surgery on Tel: 01264 810524. Outside these hours use the Out of Hours service which can be contacted on Tel: 0300 300 2012. Weekdays - Monday to Friday 6.30pm to 8am. Weekends - Friday 6.30pm to 8am Monday morning. Service also available on bank holidays.

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

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

Stockbridge Police Station 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

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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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

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

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

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

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Proteus Theatre Presents Frankenstein at Sparsholt Memorial Hall,

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1816, the year without a summer, a volcanic ash cloud fills the European skies and during a lost weekend on the dark shores of Lake Geneva stories of fear and horror are told by candlelight. One of the stories born that dark weekend was ‘Frankenstein’.

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the stage, comes their version of Mary Shelley’s classic gothic tale of the ultimate act of creation spiralling out of control. The version blends the novel with the story of the book’s creation during the infamous weekend shared by Mary Shelley, Percy Shelley and Lord Byron. Created in Proteus’ unique style, fusing physical performance, circus, film and music, this is a Frankenstein that holds the mirror up to our modern anxieties concerning human genetics, cloning and

the revenge of nature. Created by the team that produced the critically acclaimed national tours of ‘Dracula’, ‘Houdini’ and ‘The Elephant Man’ which transferred to The Brits Off Broadway Festival in New York.

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10 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.

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 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]

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

Studio YogaYoga and Pilates day, evening and weekend classes for all abilities. For more information call 01264 811158 or 07764 949317, email [email protected] or visit www.studioyoga.co.uk.

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 9.30am. Kings Somborne Village Hall Thursday 9.30am. Contact Jane on: 07875 743 680 or www.fitnessdivas.co.uk

Upper Clatford Youth Football ClubJust round the corner is a new season for Upper Clatford Youth FC, having said goodbye to our U16's at the end of last season we welcome our U7/8's players and parents for the new season. As our 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 received Tuition and Inspiration. Materials are provided. Maximum of 6 people per session; fortnightly, from mid Sept. Sessions last 2½ hours. Monday morning and evening, Tuesday afternoon and evening, Wednesday evening, Thursday morning and afternoon. Also, fortnightly children’s sesison Monday afternoon 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.

Clatford Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS)Chairman: Cliff Tucker Tel:01264 324513. Secretary: Ann Buckley Tel. 01264 365506

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

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 364850 or Ron 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 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!

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

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

Salsa Y Sol - Salsa West Coast Swing Zumba(R)Salsa: Monday: 7.30 – 10.30pmWinchester Discovery Centre Tuesday: 8.00 – 10.30pm Preston Candover Village Hall West Coast Swing:Thursday: 8.30 – 10.00pmRiver Park Leisure Centre, Winchester Zumba Dance Fitness: Monday: 5.30 – 6.30pmWinchester Discovery Centre Thursday: 7.30 – 8.15pmRiver Park Leisure Centre, Winchester. Friday: 9.15 – 10.15am. Preston Candover Village Hall.Contact Silvia & Max at Salsa y Sol: Tel: 01256 389 275 www.salsaysol.co.uk

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12 Clubs and Societies

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

Wherwell Singers Dale Webb: Tel: 01264 860074

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

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.

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

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

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CluBS & SOCIETIES

Education Services

Autumn is approaching and among the “back to school” ideas, you might have

thought about what’s on offer for the grown-ups. The Test Valley, as we know, is long and thin, and transport links up and down are not brilliant. Education for adults is the responsibility of ‘Hampshire Learning’, working through its funded centres in Romsey, Andover, and Winchester. In the centre of the Test Valley, there is almost no funded provision, as HCC proved for itself in a survey last year. This is particularly true for ‘informal’ learning, which has in any case lost most of the funding it once had. In the last year, a successful branch of the University of the Third Age has formed around Stockbridge, and a small group in Broughton has been able to try out some ideas for informal learning with the help of a start-up grant from Hampshire Learning.

Set courses are tricky things to organise. Put them on in the evening, and people are reluctant to go out; put them on in the daytime, and employed people say they would have liked to come but couldn’t. Then there are the grandchildren, the transport, the shopping, the off-season holidays, and all the things that get in the way of what you really meant to do to keep that grey matter moving. In the end, most courses are found in the larger towns.

Undaunted, Broughton Learning put on taster sessions, workshops, and a short course or two, to see what happened, as well as a monthly lecture series, all of which opened up a good selection of new ideas. However, the real drivers for adult learning in these rural areas are the dozens of clubs and societies, all run by volunteers, some of whom are true experts in their field. Many of the clubs have a serious educational purpose, even if they don’t always emphasise this, and they encourage their members to take a long-term view of developing their new interest.Recognising the strength of these societies, we offered to make small payments from the grant to several societies which had ideas for extending their activities,

or for attracting new members. For example the Broughton Traditional Arts Group, home of the famous sword-dancers, put on a very successful, if tiring, drumming workshop, and hope to carry on with this. Even more ambitious was the apprentice vegetable growers group run by a member of the Broughton and Bossington Horticultural Society. 17 apprehensive starters were given a kit of seeds, and met regularly in the garden of their national award-winning tutor to see what he was doing with the same kit. The difference was usually startling, and proved if nothing else that the answer really does lie in the soil. There was even an exam for this one, in the form of the village horticultural show at the beginning of last month, when the entries were laid out for inspection and judging, and awarded points. The league table was quickly calculated and the prize for top of the class awarded. Truly scary, but with the in-built reward of more stuff to eat.

While we wait to see what happens in the re-organised adult learning arm of HCC, we have been given a further small grant, and we should like to invite proposals again from clubs and societies who might have ideas for developing their activities in ways that could be described as educational.

You must be an established society, with a committee and a track record of organising regular meetings and events; you must be in the central Test Valley group of villages, that is Kings Somborne, Mottisfont, Stockbridge, Longstock, Houghton, Tytherley, and of course Broughton. The activity you want to plan should be new, and specifically educational in nature. If you want to talk through an idea, or to make a proposal, get in touch with us by email at [email protected]. All events will be advertised throughout the villages, so keep an eye open for the notice boards, as well as the Broughton Village website.

Beryl Pratley: 01794 301725 email as above

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13Education Services

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Do you have a child aged from 2 years to school age? Are you looking for

a local, friendly Pre-School for up to 15 hours a week? Then you’re in luck!

On September 6th 2011 The Sombornes Pre-School, based in King’s Somborne Village Hall, will open its doors to welcome all children aged 2 to 5 years old. We’ve had our OFSTED approval and are able to offer FREE places (up to 15 hrs per week) to children aged 3-5 in line with the early years education funding scheme, whilst places for children aged 2

Thursday 1st SeptemberFungi Walk. New Forest and Christchurch - Rufus Stone

10:00am. Hidden Britain Tours invites you to join fungi experts from Hampshire Fungus Recording Group for a

will be charged at just £4 per hour.Sessions are available from Tuesday to Friday and we’re also hoping to start a Lunch Club every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, if there’s sufficient demand.

So, what are you waiting for? Register your child now for The Sombornes Pre-School! Please contact Lucy Chadwick on 01794 389 587 or [email protected] to register or for more information. Priority will be given to those who register now, once places are allocated.

guided walk and introduction to mushroom identification in the New Forest. The emphasis of these fungi forays is identification, conservation and education.Group size limited to 20 people. More fungi events on Thursdays throughout autumn. Price £16 per person. 10am -12.45pm.

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Regency dancers, charity dog walks and classic cars have been just

some of the events that have taken place over the summer at Houghton Lodge and Gardens in Stockbridge.

The historic 18th century Cottage Orne, set in 15 acres of beautiful parkland above the River Test, has been a popular attraction for events due to the picturesque gardens with chalk cob walls, open space and tranquility of the river during sunny summer days.

The Hampshire Regency Dancers visited the privately owned house and gardens in July and enjoyed a Regency picnic. In full costume, the Winchester-based dance group delighted in a summer's afternoon at Houghton Lodge with a tour from owner Mrs Busk, along with time for some country dancing before a regency style picnic on the lawn.

The summer months have also seen a number of classic car rallies arrive at Houghton Lodge including the Rolls

Royce Enthusiasts Club which saw eighteen Rolls Royce and Bentley motor cars lined up on the grass and in front of the lodge. In August The Bean Car Club with a range of Vintage, Veteran and pre-1940 cars as well as Bean Cars arrived for a picnic and visit to the gardens with a view to visit on their annual Daffodil Run in Spring 2012.

A number of groups such as garden groups, local Women's Institute groups, University of the Third Age and the Parkinsons Society, have also enjoyed the beautiful walled garden, herbaceous borders, kitchen garden and walked the meadows alongside the River Test.

The Gardens are open until the 31st October (Thursday - Tuesday 10am - 5pm) Group tours of the house and the garden are by appointment and can be arranged by contacting 01264 810502.

For more information and admission visit www.houghtonlodge.co.uk.

Houghton Lodge Hosts anEventful Summer

Saturday & Sunday Sep 3 & 4: The Buildings, Broughton, Stockbridge. A renovated farmyard, high on the Hampshire Downs offers gravel gardens, borders, an exuberant pergola, all on thin chalk soil. 2pm – 5pm. Adm £3.50. Plants for sale. Teas.

Sunday Sep 18: Farleigh House, Farleigh Wallop, nr Basingstoke. 3-acre walled garden. Greenhouse of exotics, yew walk, pond garden and lake. Approx 10 acres and 1

hour to walk around. 2pm – 5pm. Adm £5. Plants for sale. Teas.

Sunday Sep 18: Bere Mill, London Road, Whitchurch. The garden is in a beautiful setting beside the R Test, with carriers and a large lake next to a restored SSSI water meadow. Welsh Mountain sheep, lambs and belted Galloway cattle. Eastern influence includes Japanese Tea House, riverside irises and bridges. 1.30pm – 5pm. Adm £5. Plants for sale. Teas.


15The Garden

Longstock Park NurseryA true gardener's 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

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Food & Drink16


If you enjoy fine wine and excellent dining, then the launch of the Norton Park

Wine Club could be exactly what you are looking for. Launched in association with Bibendum, one of the UK’s biggest wine companies, this exclusive club offers lifelong membership and the opportunity to enjoy a select number of wine tasting events throughout the year. Each dining and tasting evening allows members to partake of a selection of wines from a chosen region which are accompanied and complemented by a delicious meal carefully prepared by the top chefs at Norton Park. One of Bibendum’s most renowned wine connoisseurs, Graeme Sutherland, is on hand to discuss each of the wines in turn and encourage members and enthusiasts to understand more about the essentials of wine tasting.

“We’ve had more and more people express an interest in finding out about wines from different regions, asking why certain wines work well with certain food and

querying what to look for when tasting a wine, so we decided to launch the Norton Park Wine Club.” commented General Manager of Norton Park Michael Knox-Johnston. “We pride ourselves on the quality of dining at the hotel and by combining our specially prepared menus to accompany the selected wines, as well as having an expert from Bibendum on hand to discuss these choices, we hope we can encourage local people to join the wine club and come along and enjoy some excellent food, wine and knowledgeable company.”

Guests who attended the Norton Park Wine Club dining and tasting evening on 7th July enjoyed a selection of wines from Italy with accompanying food. Membership of the Norton Park Wine Club is a one-off fee of £50 for which members can enjoy invitations to exclusive tasting evenings with complimentary wine, expert advice from the Bibendum wine connoisseur and a delicious meal for only £25 per head. The next event will be held on 8th September.

For more information about the Norton Park Wine Club please go to www.QHotels.co.uk/nortonpark or call 01962 763009.

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Rampant Reindeer, High Cats & mad Goats

There is evidence of animals deliberately c o n s u m i n g

hallucinogenic plants and fungi. One such species, which reindeer go to great lengths to search out, is the fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria). Eating the toadstool makes reindeer behave in a drunken fashion, running about aimlessly and making strange noises! Fly agaric can be dangerous because it also contains toxic substances. Reindeer seem to metabolise these toxic elements without harm, while the main psychoactive constituents remain unmetabolised and are excreted in the urine. Reindeer herders in Europe and Asia long ago learnt to collect the reindeer urine for use as a comparatively safe source of the hallucinogen.

Another hallucinogen used by wild animals is the African plant iboga (Tabernanthe iboga). It has been reported from Gabon and the Congo that boars, porcupines, gorillas and mandrills will dig up and eat the powerfully hallucinogenic roots.

In the Canadian Rockies, wild bighorn goats take great risks to get at a rare psychoactive lichen and by scraping it off the rock surface they can wear their teeth down to the gums. On the prairies of the south-west US, horses and other grazing mammals can become

addicted to hallucinogen-containing plants known generically as locoweed. These plants, mainly species of Astragalus and Oxytropis, are normally avoided, but animals that try them can come back time and again for a repeat fix. Symptoms include altered gait, aimless wandering, impaired vision, erratic behaviour and listlessness.

In South America’s rain forests, jaguars have been filmed behaving in a kittenish manner after gnawing the bitter roots and bark of yage (Banisteriopsis caapi), a hallucinogenic vine that is also used by native tribes in ritualistic ceremonies. Some anthropologists believe that man first learnt to use the drug after watching jaguars. Indeed when cats sense the bruised leaves or stems of catnip, they may roll over it, paw at it, chew it or lick it, all the while inhaling the aromatic oil. They tend to leap about friskily or roll on the ground, but they may also show signs of drowsiness or anxiety. The effects last for five to 15 minutes, after which puss will not be sensitive to another dose for at least an hour.

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A £5000 grant has been awarded to HART Wildlife Rescue by

Hampshire County Council. The funding, awarded by Councillor Ken Thornber, Leader of Hampshire County Council, will go towards purpose built aviaries and outbuildings, and construction of a pond.

“It is vital that Hampshire’s natural environment and rural heritage is conserved and enhanced so that visitors and residents can continue to enjoy all that it has to offer,” he said. “Thanks to the work of this charity, over half of the sick, injured or abandoned wild animals that they take in can be returned to their habitats. “This project will enable residents across the county to be referred to a Hampshire facility that is able to support greater numbers of injured animals and birds.” Hospital manager Charmian Greenland-Jones was delighted to hear the news. “We have been exceptionally busy since we moved to Soldridge Park just over a year ago,” she said. “Admissions are up by 188% and we are desperately in need of the larger mammal and water bird accommodation. “Our planning application was granted in April but we have been unable to proceed due to lack of finances. Hampshire County Council’s grant will make a huge difference to this project and we hope this vote of confidence in our operation will encourage further generous donations.

“We have already taken in 847 animals this year and currently have 105 on site including 34 hedgehogs and 10 tawny owls. We are managing to cope but it does mean a lot of juggling animals around and having to make do with less than ideal accommodation. Obviously with an increase in the number of casualties, running costs are even higher than before, so any donations are very welcome. A large quantity of newspapers is used each day and the charity is looking for a reliable source to keep supplies topped up. The charity’s funding comes entirely from donations, the majority of which is generated by its shop in Alton. It currently provides a rescue, treatment and rehabilitation service for wildlife throughout Hampshire not supplied by any other organization, as well as offering advice to vets, the RSPCA and members of the public. In order to continue and expand our work additional funding, similar to that generously given by HCC, is vital.

For more information about the work of HART Wildlife Rescue, visit www.hartwildlife.org.uk

Grant will Enable Wildlife Hospital to Expand

Royal Hampshire County Hospital - 275 years of Caring for the Community

Somborne Sessions

The RHCH in Winchester marks its 275th anniversary on Tuesday

18 October 2011. To celebrate this remarkable institution there will be a service of celebration and thanksgiving in Winchester Cathedral at 7pm and we invite you to share this with us. The focal point of the service will be a choral work for massed childrens’ choirs by June Boyce–Tillman. This will be performed by several schools from across our catchment area. We do hope you can join us and ask that you email us at [email protected] or phone 01962 824359 to let us know if you would like to attend.

More than ever, patient care is at the heart of all that we do and forms the basis of many of our policies. To ensure we have the best possible environment for our patients we have launched two major fundraising appeals:The Magic Wand Appeal to rebuild our children’s unit to include more day care

assessment and treatment whilst adding six rooms with en-suite facilities for parents to stay with their child.

The Stroke of Luck Appeal to build a unique rehabilitation gym with state of the art technology and an area to prepare patients for their return to life at home. Our Hyper Acute Stroke Unit is rated as one of the top 25% in the UK and certainly one of the best in the South of England.

Details of other 275th anniversary events can be found on our website www.wehct.nhs.uk together with more information about our appeals and how you can support us. If you would like to help by donating or hosting an event for us please contact our Fundraising Manager, Nikki Oliver at [email protected] or phone 01962 825377.

Thank you! We so hope you will support your local hospital.

Top Live Music Lines Up At The Village Hall In King’s Somborne. Live music

performed by major talents from the worlds of folk, rock and jazz is about to arrive at the village hall in King’s Somborne, near Stockbridge.

‘Somborne Sessions’ is the banner for regular gigs at the Hall, starting this coming November. It’s all the brainchild of a small group of local music enthusiasts, backed by the Village Hall’s Development Committee. The inspiration was a similar series run in Ebbesbourne Wake, near Salisbury, as a fundraiser for the community hall there. The format is simple:

reasonably priced tickets (£10 per person) limited to 100 or so seats, a bar for refreshment and great music in the kind of intimate venue that the big names waiting in the wings don’t usually play.

First off on Saturday 12 November 2011 Polly and the Billets Doux are playing. Their dates so far this year have included the 100 Club in London, the Larmer Tree Festival and the iconic Glastonbury. On Thursday 1 December 2011, it’s the turn of Dave Pegg (Peggy) from Fairport Convention and ex- Jethro Tull along with guitar star PJ Wright, followed on Friday 13 January 2012 by Phil Beer, multi- instrumentalist and one half of the

incredibly talented acoustic roots duo, Show of Hands. More big names are in the process of being booked for later dates, including singer- songwriter and storyteller, Richard Digance.

It’s excellent musical entertainment in a convivial atmosphere at a great price. Tickets are sure to go quickly, so make certain that you book yours via the web site (www.sombornesessions.co.uk) or call Doug Stammers on 01794 389192, Carolyn Ryan on 01794 388743 or Peter Duncan on 01794 388059.

All events are 7.30 for an 8pm start. King’s Somborne Village Hall is just off the A3057 in the centre of the village. The postcode is SO20 6PP.

Thyme & Tides, Stockbridge High Street Tel: 01264 810101

www.thymeandtidesdeli.co.uk

The Fresh Pasta Company Filled tortellini, a delicious and easy supper!• Spinach, ricotta and walnut• Venison• Wild mushroom• Butternut squash and sage

Country PuddingsFor a sweet treat why not try the chocolate fudge, tangy lemon or sticky toffee.

Fresh Sunflower HoneyFrom the foothills of the Pyrenees, a lingering taste of Summer. Delicious on hot buttered toast or drizzled over fresh goats cheese and served with salad.

Cheese of the MonthGodminster Vintage Organic Cheddar - Distinctive purple waxed cheddar with a rich, mellow, full flavour. Hand made in Somerset from the farm's own milk.

Fish of the MonthWild Sea BassDelicious grilled or baked with one of our homemade herb butters.

With Summer nearly over we will be closing on Mondays from the

12th of September

See you soon! Iain, Sally and Ashley

NEW TO THE DELI

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Recipe of the month

S O u F F l ÉG R a n D m a R n I E R

Clos du MarquisFrance on your doorstep

T: 01264 810 738

E:closdumarquis@

btinternet.com

www.closdumarquis.co.uk

Recipe supplied

and sponsored by

Germain Marquis

of Clos du Marquis

Restaurant, French

Pantry and

Cookery School

TO MAKE THE CRèME PâTISSIèREPut the vanilla in with the milk and bring to the boil. In the mean time, beat the yolks and sugar until they form a ribbon then mix in the flour. Add the milk little by little and continue stirring. Put the mixture back in the pan and cook for few minutes, stirring continually so as not to burn the bottom of the pan.

TO MAKE THE SOUffléS –for each individual ramekin you will need 2 tabs crème pâtissière, 1 egg white beaten very stiff and a dessertspoon of Grand Marnier.Set the oven at 200ºC. If you have prepared the crème pâtissière in advance and it has cooled, warm it up on the stove, (but no more than lukewarm) and add the Grand Marnier. Beat the egg whites until they are very stiff. Butter the ramekins and pour some sugar to coat the inside, remove any excess sugar. Pour the crème pâtissière mix into a mixing bowl and very gently fold in the egg whites with a wooden spoon. fill each ramekin; they must be “over full”. Put in the heated oven and cook for approximately 20/25 minutes, or until risen and brown. DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN while the soufflés are cooking. When ready, have some castor sugar ready and sprinkle quickly over the soufflés and serve at once.

The ONlY difficulty of the recipe is the oven. You need a good oven!! Next month, the recipe will be a savoury soufflé.

• 1/2 litre milk• Three eggs• 200g Sugar• 75g flour - sifted• 1/2 Vanilla stick

SOUffléPER RAMEKIN• 1 Beaten egg• 1 Dessert spoon Grand Marnier• Softened butter and caster sugar to line the ramekins.

CRèME PâTISSIèRE

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22 leisure and Entertainment

Dancing Fun in Winchester! It’s been a wonderful Summer

for all of us and we would so love for the fun to continue! We would love to “spice up” our life a little with the things we really enjoy doing – like Dancing! Nothing gives us more of a lift and makes us feel better, than moving to music – with or without a partner!

Silvia & Max are inviting you all to come and join them for their brand new Autumn/Winter Season of Dancing Fun in Winchester! The couple behind Salsa y Sol started their dance venture exactly three years ago in the beautiful Candover Valley and shortly after that in Winchester. Their dance classes in Winchester are proving so popular that Silvia & Max decided to put all their energy into them! As of this Sept, Silvia & Max will be adding Zumba Gold®and Zumbatomic® to their existing Dance Repertoire of Zumba®, Salsa and West Coast Swing – so now there is Dancing Fun for truly everyone!

Salsa y Sol Dance Classes at a glance: SALSALatin Music is naturally uplifting! Mondays from 8pm – 10.30pm. Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB

WEST COAST SWINGThe smoothest and coolest of dances that can be danced to almost any kind of music!

Thursdays 8pm - 10pm. At River Park Leisure Centre SO23 7DD.

DANCE FITNESSTo Latin American Music – Ditch the workout and join the Party! Mondays 5.45pm - 6.30pm at Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SBThursdays 7pm - 7.45pm at River Park Leisure Centre SO23 7DD. Fridays 10.30am – 11.15am at River Park Leisure Centre SO23 7DD

ZUMBA Make a fresh start to a healthy new you and ease your way into Zumba!

Mondays 6.45pm - 7.30pm at Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB. Fridays 11.30am – 12.15am at River Park Leisure Centre SO23 7DD

Zumba for kids over 8! Have a coffee, while your kiddies are having fun! £5. Mondays 4.45pm - 5.30pm Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB

Use your Salsa y Sol Club Card and get one free session for every 10 attended! Concessions available!

So make Fun part of your life and contact Silvia & Max at Salsa y Sol.

Tel.: 01256 389 275 www.salsaysol.co.uk

Dancing Fun with Salsa y Sol - Winchester

Wednesday 14 September 2011 at 7.30 pm in Littleton Millennium

Memorial Hall.

If you are interested in sharing your vocal talents and extending your musical repertoire, then we would love to hear from you. WCFC performs two concerts a year and this September will commence rehearsals for its January concert,

which includes works by Schubert, Britten and Haydn. Rehearsals take place every Wednesday evening at Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall, The Hall Way, Littleton, Winchester, SO22 6QL. The Open Evening will be free to all prospective members – feel free to observe or even join in!

Alternatively for more information contact Annie Woodward on 01962 713236 or: [email protected]

Winchester City Festival Choir Open Evening

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Useful Information24


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

68 ServiceSalisbury · Stockbridge · Winchester 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 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 High Street, BroughtonHampshire. Bookings: Tel: 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

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

COMMUNITY HALLS

Hawksdown Vet CentreWindover Farm, Longstock, Stockbridge, SO20 6DJTel: 01264 810281

VETERINARY SERVICES

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. Tel: 01264 356808 - If the office is not open please leave a message.BUSES

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you would like to include within the pages of our

magazine?

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or community club listing please try to keep it

concise so that we have plenty of space for other

advertisers.

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free of charge to the local community.

Please contact us on 01962 735137 or

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Community News

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Hill Farm Garage is an independent garage specialising in the sale, servicing and repairs of Mercedes-Benz and Proton cars

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Come and see the new Satria Neo Sport - A lotus-developed supermini. And the new Ecologic Saloon (factory supplied dual fuel) 5 seater hatchback giving truly amazing fuel savings. To view or try any of the Proton car range please call us or visit our website.

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Health & Beauty

Special Autumn Offer An Osteopathy and Pilates

package designed just for you! Visit Mark (Osteopath), or Anneli (Pilates) for your first appointment and assessment, then together,

tailor your next 5 sessions by choosing which combination of treatments you need most!

Pick and Mix your sessions

Osteopathy, Sports Massage and 1:1 Pilates

6 sessions for the price of 5

Osteopathy and Pilates make the perfect partners! For help with recovery after injury and pain relief,

and long term improved posture, mobility and body awareness

Call 01264 810028 for bookings and further details

The Stockbridge Osteopathic Practice High Street, Stockbridge

SO20 6PR

www.stockbridgeosteopathicpractice.com

Juliet joined the team in late July and will be available on Tuesdays

and Fridays Juliet graduated from the European School of Osteopathy with a first-class honours degree and prizes for best student and for her research into the treatment of low back pain. She is skilled in a variety of osteopathic approaches including structural, cranial

and visceral. She enjoys treating individuals of all ages with acute or chronic problems and has a particular interest in paediatrics, rehabilitation and the relationship between our emotions and physical health.

Juliet has a varied background, having taught ballet, Tai Chi and Stress Management. She is also a qualified reflexologist and massage therapist and has worked with autistic children. Juliet is committed to furthering her experience and skills within osteopathy and continues to study at postgraduate level.

Please visit: stockbridgeosteopathicpractice.com for further informationCall 01264 810028 for bookings

The Stockbridge Osteopathic Practice Welcomes Osteopath, Juliet Stokoe

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Osteopathy and Cranial OsteopathyEmma Wightman, registered osteopath and antenatal

teacher. A gentle, hands on approach for newborns through to adulthood and in pregnancy.

Osteopathy and Sports MassageMark Stockwell, Registered Osteopath and MasseurTreatment for injury, relaxation and muscular health.

Yoga and PilatesClasses tailored for you in small groups or one to one.

HomeopathyDr Gill Pearson provides

remedies for your general health needs

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What do you think?

There’s a thin line then between gossip and news. The pen, and sometimes the tongue, is mightier than the sword, enabling the most lewd mud to stick, for it’s all based on fact - apparently. So who do we trust to deliver an accurate literary account of the ‘fact’; the magazine, the tabloid, the broadsheet? What happens when all of them are owned by the same corporation? In that instance does the broadsheet accurately deliver the news while the tabloid simply regurgitates it in all its bilious, gossipy minutiae? Irrespective of journalistic style or type of publication, the source of the information may well be the same, and as recent events have demonstrated, some corporations will go to any lengths to get the story.

It may well be foolish to assume that there hasn’t been a reciprocal relationship between journalists, police and politicians for years, and equally ludicrous would be the notion that the secret services don’t bug those who represent a danger to national security. The odd leak here, the occasional bit of misinformation there, has perhaps worked well for decades, but hacking into the calls of those innocents in the depths of distress and despair was a step too far, and a salutary lesson for all.

What do you think?Gill Grant

Now let’s not pretend; we’ve all done it, and some of us have been the innocent victim of the nastier type of gossip, when you can’t defend yourself against

an untruth because the majority would prefer to believe the detrimental bits. Yep, been there, life-forming experience to find out who your friends really are...

With that aside, for all the negative connotations that the word ‘gossip’ has, for the most part when we talk about our friends amongst ourselves, it may well be that we are annoyed with them. Perhaps we’ve misinterpreted what they meant to say, or we don’t understand why they behave the way they do at times, but largely gossip about friends is rooted not in malicious envy, but in loving concern for their welfare.

However we human beings are a fickle bunch. If the gossip is regarding someone we’ve only heard of vaguely or any celebrity, well then it’s open season.

Gossip is a universal language and it’s big business. Dress it up how you like, you can buy a ‘quality’ gossip magazine or, well let’s face it, a ‘trash mag’ - the choice is yours. It’s a conscious choice based partly on the cost of the publication, partly on habit but mostly on an eye-catching headline and photo. There are, obviously, plenty who would never stoop to the depths of reading them (they say), and then there are those who scour the celebrity and society pages to bask in reflected glory when they manage to find someone within they actually know.

G O S S I P

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Upholstery we specialise in cleaning and refreshing 3 piece suites (at our current offer price of £97). Fabric Master, our special upholstery and cleaning system is safe, gentle, and very effective. Fibres are restored to their original beauty and softness - you’ll see!

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