Stockbridge Forum Issue 41

Community news & events

Local entertainment

Church services

Useful information

Clubs and societies

Local businesses

Recipe page

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In this Issue4

Issue 41 NOVeMBeR www.stockbridgeforum.co.uk

BuSInESS COmmunITy05 Dates for your Diary

06 Theatre Royal Competition

08 Church Services and news

10 useful Information

11 Stir up Sunday

12 useful Information / Clubs & Societies

14 Hampshire Restaurants Help Homeless

16 Recipe of the month - Tarte a l'Epoisse

18 autumn adventure for Broughton Pre-School

18 Cakes, Costumes and Conkers!

20 Vintage Working Weekend and Rally

20 aircraft Enthusiasts Fair & model Show

20 Orchid Day at Houghton lodge and Gardens

22 The Princes Trust in Hampshire & The Isle of Wight

24 Hampshire mum - I'd love to Talk But...

26 ashton Singers Concert: Winchester College Chapel

26 Christmas Exhibition with two Concert artists

26 Winchester Chamber music Festival autumn Concert

27 adventure lit their Star

28 The Effect of Heavy Schoolbags on Children's Health

32 useful Information / Other Clubs & Societies

34 HaRT Saves an albino Squirrel

34 Winchester Cathedral Christmas market

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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aRts, cRaFts, MusIc local arts and crafts and retailers

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to advertise call: 01962 735137 NOVeMBeR Issue 41

november Diary

Country MarketEvery 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.

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month Broughton Learning monthly lectures. Held at Broughton Village Hall, at 8.00pm. Entrance £3.00, includes glass of wine.

Thursday 3rd NovemberRNLI Gala Dinner and Auctionat The Master Builders HotelA great way to help raise money for this very worthwhile cause7.30pm for 8pm to raise money for the RNLI. Tickets priced at £35.00 per person. Auction lots include: Maritime paintings, Outing on the Solent with Steve Curtis - (4 times world power boat champion), Case of Bubbly, Kayaking down the Beaulieu River, plus many other auction lots – see web site for more details. First come, first served for dinner and for Hotel accommodation. Limited places Call: 01590 616253www.themasterbuilders.co.uk

Wednesday 9th November Age UK Andover & District are putting on a coffee (or tea!) morning For the elderly at Stockbridge Town Hall 10.30am. Come along for refreshments and information on how to Put More Money In Your Pocket. No admission charge but any donations welcome. Enquiries to 01264 354425.

Thursday 10th NovemberSamba and African Drumming – Come and beat those winter blues away and have some fun. No experience required. At Broughton Primary School 7.30 – 8.30pm £5 per session. For more information contact Lynda Middleton on 01794 388002.

Thursday 10th November Auction of Promises to raise funds for refurbishment of Houghton Village Hall cloakrooms. Houghton Village Hall from 7.30pm. If you would like to donate a promise or an item please contact: Clare Stephens – 07814 094029, [email protected]

Saturday 12th NovemberChesil Theatre presents, Old Time Music HallAt 7.30pm in Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall. An evening of Old Time music, songs, repartee by the popular Chesil Theatre groupTickets: £12.50 with glass of wine on arrival from: Clive Thompsett - 01962 885039; Margaret Webb - 01962 880320; Peter Highfield - 01962 889426; The Parish Office near the Hall. In aid of Flowerdown Wheelchair Gardening Project

Thursday 17th NovemberWeyhill Electronic Organ Society Concert Featuring - Dave Smith. Fairground Hall, Weyhillat 7.30pm. Free parking, interval refreshments. Tickets £5.00 in advance or £6.00 at the door (strictly subject to availability). Early booking recommended. Telephone 01264 323213www.weyhill-eos.co.uk

Saturday 19th NovemberSt Mary's Crawley Christmas BazaarAt 1.00pm in Crawley Village Hall. Make sure to put this date in your diary, as the ever popular Christmas Bazaar will be taking place once again in the Village Hall. For a wide range of handcrafted Christmas gifts and decorations, homemade cakes and preserves, second hand books, as well as a bottle tombola, a Christmas hamper raffle, sidestalls and games for all the family - and Santa might even be able to stop by, if we're lucky! Lunches will be available from 12 o'clock and refreshments throughout the afternoon.

Sunday 20th NovemberSt Mary-the-Less, Chilbolton Christmas FairFrom 3 - 5pm at Chilbolton Village Hall. Fifteen different stalls with ideas for Christmas gifts * French Food from the Clos du Marquis * Donations for the Gift Stall, Food Stall and Raffle gratefully received.For further details please contact Mary Gilbert 01264 861142 or Lesley Kent 01264 860584

Monday 21st NovemberHoughton WI MeetingAt 7.30pm in Houghton Village Hall. Katy England will give a talk

on Living in the Stone Age,illustrated with lots of artefacts.All visitors are very welcome.For further information please call Sandra Harper: 01794 388509 or Jane Anderton: 01264 810928

Tuesday 22nd November Longstock and Leckford WI Meeting At 7.30pm at Longstock Village Hall. Jonathan Jones is speaking about "A Christmas Carol". Refreshments. Visitors are always welcome. For more details please ring 01264 810150 or 810603

Wednesday 23rd November Wildlife Art workshops Christmas Goose. From 1.30pm till 4.00pm at Romsey LibraryCost - £12.00. Learn the techniques required to create beautiful pencil coloured art work with Karen Coulson. This lesson will involve the process of layering and building an image into a life like portrait. Suitable for beginners or the more experienced with all materials provided. Telephone 01794 513341 booking line only.

Thursday 24th NovemberSamba and African Drumming – Come and beat those winter blues away and have some fun. No experience required. At Broughton Primary School 7.30 – 8.30pm £5 per session. For more information contact Lynda Middleton on 01794 388002.

Friday 25th NovemberLatin Party Night with Live Cuban Band “Lido 66”Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street SO23 8SBFrom 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Friday 25th NovemberWallop School Christmas Fair From 2.30 - 4.30pm at Wallop Primary School, School Lane, Nether Wallop. Beautiful Craft Stalls, Stocking Fillers, Pocket Money Toys, Raffle and Festive Refreshments - raising funds for the Wallop School PTA. All welcome.

Saturday 26th November Littleton Grand BazaarFrom 11.00am in Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall.

Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th November Christmas Craft FairFairground Craft & Design Centre, Weyhill, SP11 0QNFrom 10am to 4pm. Crafts & Gifts, Trees, Festive Food and Entertainment. Free Entry. Free parking.

Sunday 27th NovemberChristmas Gift and Craft Fair 11am - 4.30pm - Braishfield Social Club, Romsey, SO51 0QF - 01794 368458

Wednesday 29th NovemberChristmas Sale in aid of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air AmbulanceAt Studio Yoga, Houghton, 5 – 9.00pm. Claudia Bradby jewellery sale box and raffle for information please email: [email protected]

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.

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. We strongly recommend booking your tickets early. 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

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

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Issue 41 NOVeMBeR www.alresfordforum.co.uk

6 november Competiition

Be one of two lucky families to win tickets to see: Cinderella the Pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Winchester from 7 Dec 2011 to 2 Jan 2012*

This Christmas, Theatre Royal Winchester plays host to the real royal wedding of the decade - and this time you're all invited!

Cinderella is the classic fairytale story of beautiful maiden meets handsome Prince. But standing in their way is the evil Baroness, eager to ensnare the Prince for one of her own hilariously hideous daughters.Cinders makes a magical transformation for the Prince’s Ball but on the stroke of midnight the dream is shattered and she flees, leaving behind a beautiful glass slipper. Will the true owner of the slipper ever be found or will the ugly stepsisters dig their oversized heels in?

This year promises to be our most lavish and spectacular pantomime yet. With original songs, loads of jokes and plenty of audience participation, the whole family is guaranteed to have a ball!

* Prizes are for the 11.00am or 2.30pm performance on Monday 2nd January

COmPETITIOn

www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.ukBox Office: 01962 840440

Competition Question

What did Cinderella lose at the ball?

A: Her necklaceB: Her glass slipperC: Her bag

Please include your email and phone number so that we can inform you ifyou have won. Competition entries tobe sent to: Theatre Royal Competition,Forum Publications Ltd, Station Mill,Station Road, Alresford, SO24 9JQ or email: [email protected]

Closing Date for Entries: 14 November 2011

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Church Services & news


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Wednesday 2nd November09.30 Holy Communion Remembering those who have died

Sunday 6th November10.45 Parish Communion

Sunday 13th November09.45 Remembrance Service followed by:10.40 Procession to War Memorial for an Act of Re-membrance


Sunday 27th November10.45 All Age Worship

Sunday 13th November08.00 Holy Communion


St.PeterStockbridge

Old St.PeterStockbridge

St.NicholasLeckford

St.CatherinesLittleton

St.Mary-the-lessChilbolton

Sunday 6th November08.00 Holy Communion16.00 Confirmation Service with the Bishop


Sunday 27th November10.00 Family Service

St.MarysCrawley

All Saints ChurchHoughton

Wednesday 2nd November19.30 All Souls

Sunday 6th November18.00 Evensong

Sunday 13th November10.45 Service of Remembrance

Sunday 27th November18.00 Evensong

St.StephensSparsholt

St.Peter & St.PaulsKings Somborne

Sunday 6th November08.00 Communion Service10.00 Communion Service

Sunday 13th November08.00 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.MarysLongstock

St.AndrewsNether Wallop


Sunday 13th November08.00 Holy Communion10.45 Service of Remembrance

Sunday 20th November09.30 Sunday Club11.00 Holy Communion & Coffee Club

Every Wednesday 09.30 Holy Communion


Sunday 13th November10.50 Service at the War Memorial


Sunday 27th November18.00 Advent Carol Service


Sunday 13th November10.50 Remembrance


Sunday 27th November10.30 Benefice Communion

Sunday 6th November10.00 Morning Worship

Sunday 13th November10.55 Remembrance Service at the War Memorial


Sunday 27th November10.00 Sunday Worship with Sunday School18.00 Advent Carol Service

Please check services with Office: 01962 880845

Sunday 6th November09.15 Informal Word Service




Sunday 6th November10.00 Family Communion

Sunday 13th November08.00 Holy Communion10.55 Remembrance Day Service at the War Memorial

Sunday 20th November10.00 Matins

Sunday 27th November08.00 Holy Communion17.15 Candelight Carol Service (after Christmas Fair)

Sunday 6th November10.30 Family Worship16.00 All Souls Day Service

Sunday 13th November08.30 Holy Communion10.50 Remembrance


Sunday 27th November(St.Andrews only)

There is a Said Holy Communion

each Tuesday 9.30am at rosalind

Hill House, Stockbridge


Sunday 6th November11.00 Mattins

Sunday 13th November10.45 Service of Remembrance


Sunday 27th November11.00 Family Communion for the whole Benefice to mark the beginning of Advent and celebrate St Andrew’s tide. With the Bishop of Southampton


Sunday 6th November10.00 Family Communion

Sunday 13th November10.30 Remembrance Day Service at the Barracks

Sunday 20th November08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Morning Worship18.00 Benefice Evensong

Sunday 27th November10.00 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 CouncilJohn Werrett, Chairman Tel: 01794 389311Peter Storey, Clerk Tel: 01794 389688

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Royal Hampshire County HospitalWinchester, HampshireTel: 01962 863535

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

Andover War Memorial Hospital (No A&E)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

EmERGEnCy SERVICES

STOCKBRIDGE POlICE (nOn-EmERGEnCy)

SuRGERIES & CHEmISTS

HOSPITalS

PaRISH anD BOROuGH COunCIlS

SCHOOlS

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

Bunny Lane HWRCTimsbury (near Romsey)Tel: 01794 368548

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OTHER lOCal SERVICES

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

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

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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11Food & Drink


Mokaya Cocoa is an official stockist for Charbonnel et Walker, Rococo,

James Chocolates and ChocOnChoc

Offering an excellent range of quality Belgian chocolates,boxed chocolates

and chocolate novelties

Enjoy a visit down memory lane with an exciting selection of traditional and retro sweets, including

old favourites Rhubarb and Custard, SStrawberry Bon Bons and Sherbet Dips

We also offer an extensive range of greeting cards for all occasions

Chocolate novelties and sweets for Halloween will be available from early October

01264 811440

Mokaya CocoaHigh Street Stockbridge

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

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Owtons at kimbridge Farm Shop, kimbridge, near Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 [email protected] tel: 01794 341681

Stir up Sunday

Have you ever wanted to have a go at making your own Christmas

pudding?

The last Sunday before Advent is traditionally the day for making your Christmas pudding. Join Hinton Ampner's Catering Manager for morning coffee and he will guide you in the process of making your own pudding. A combination of demonstrations and practical guidance; everything you need from ingredients through to the pudding basin will be provided!

All you'll need to do is steam your finished pudding at home.Not suitable for children under 12. All children aged 12+ must be accompanied by an adult.

N.B. You may want to bring an apron to protect your clothing.Come along on: Sunday 27th November 2011. From 10.30 am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Tickets: Normal admission prices apply. £25 per pudding.

National Trust, Hinton Ampner House, Hinton Ampner, Nr Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LA www.nationaltrust.org.ukContact: 01962 771 [email protected]

Mokaya Cocoa is an official stockist for Charbonnel et Walker, Rococo,

James Chocolates and ChocOnChoc

Offering an excellent range of quality Belgian chocolates,boxed chocolates

and chocolate novelties

Enjoy a visit down memory lane with an exciting selection of traditional and retro sweets, including

old favourites Rhubarb and Custard, SStrawberry Bon Bons and Sherbet Dips

We also offer an extensive range of greeting cards for all occasions

Chocolate novelties and sweets for Halloween will be available from early October

01264 811440

Mokaya CocoaHigh Street Stockbridge

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.

Stockbridge Pre-School An 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.

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

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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If you love local food and drink, county food group Hampshire Fare is asking

you to back their campaign to ‘Vote for Hampshire’ as Britain’s top food spot!

The promotion is being run by British Food Fortnight (17th Sept - 2nd Oct 2011) to commemorate its 10th anniversary. Hampshire Fare is asking you to add your vote for Hampshire, to shout loud

and proud about the fabulous food and drink grown, reared and produced in the county.

Voting is open until 11th September and the winner will be announced at the start of this year's British Food Fortnight. Please vote now for Hampshire via the link below.www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/votefoodspot/

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French RestaurantAuthentic French country cuisine

November SpecialNovember, Saturday 19th

Tasting of French products and vins de pays from 10am until 2pm

French PantryOpen Tues to Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-2pm

Autumn CheesesTraditional and unusual French provisions

Exceptional cheese boardsSuperior vins de pays

Hampers for all occasionsBespoke dinner party menus

Delicious French bread straight from France

Cookery SchoolLearn hands on with a French chefSmall classes - maximum 8 people

On the A30 (between Stockbridge and Sutton Scotney)T: 01264 810 738 E:[email protected]

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France on your doorstep

Clos du Marquisat the Leckford Hutt

Come & join us at Stokes

www.stokesofstockbridge.com [email protected] 01264 810248

Serving breakfast (Eggs Benedict, bacon baguettes and

more) from 9am (Sundays 10am); Treat yourself to

tea or coffee and a slice of our home-made cake. Eat

lunch or dinner in the ground floor bistro or upstairs in

the à l carte restaurant or simply sit and unwind with

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Upcoming Market Dates

www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk01420 588671

Locally Produced, Locally Sold

Experience the true tastes of Hampshire You’ll find the highest quality and freshness at a great price.

Romsey

Sunday 6th November

Sunday 4th December

Andover

Sunday 20th November

Sunday 18th December

Sign up online for the latest market dates:www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk

Alma Road Car Park High Street

Upcoming Market Dates

www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk01420 588671

Locally Produced, Locally Sold

Experience the true tastes of Hampshire You’ll find the highest quality and freshness at a great price.

Romsey

Sunday 6th November

Sunday 4th December

Andover

Sunday 20th November

Sunday 18th December


Alma Road Car Park High Street

Upcoming mArKeT dATeS romsey Andover Alma Road Car Park High Street Sunday 6th november Sunday 20th november Sunday 4th december Sunday 18th december

Experience the true tastes of HampshireYou'll find the highest quality and

freshness at a great price


Cut out this advert and present it at our shop in Stockbridge High Street and you’ll qualify for a 10% discount on purchases over £20.*

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 November 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

TEL: 01264 811428 [email protected] END kITCHENWArE, HIGH STrEET, SToCkBrIDGE, HAMPSHIrE, So20 6Eu.

Great festive bargains at Lane End Kitchenware

NOV 2011

Food & Drink

Hampshire Restaurants Help Homeless

Last year, over 500 restaurants participated in the StreetSmart

Campaign, raising £465,000 to help the homeless in 19 cities countrywide. The campaign, launched 14 years ago, has become a valuable and well recognised part of the restaurant landscape. This year, we'd like to invite restaurants to join us as we launch the campaign throughout Hampshire.

We've grown both in terms of money raised and number of restaurants participating, and now over 90 homeless charities benefit from the campaign. So if you run a restaurant, do sign up, and if you simply eat out in them, make sure it supports StreetSmart - what's £1 at the end of a fantastic meal?

The Society of St James is pleased to announce that the first restaurant in the county to sign up to the campaign was The Purefoy Arms. Andres (owner and award winning chef) has experienced the campaign in action in London and was only too pleased to be in a position to support the Hampshire launch.

StreetSmart is simple to run, hassle-free and will cost restaurants nothing. A voluntary £1 is added to each table's bill throughout November and December, with a StreetSmart Card on each table explaining. All of the funds raised in Hampshire will go to the Society of St James, a local homelessness charity. Thanks to Deutsche Bank's support, not one penny of the money raised goes to StreetSmart's administrative, production or promotion costs. Not many charitable campaigns can honestly make this claim but we are proud to say that every penny of every £1 raised in your county will be distributed directly to helping the homeless in Hampshire.

Restaurateurs, sign up online at www.streetsmart.org.uk or call your regional organiser, Dee Russell (Corporate and Community Fundraiser at The Society of St James) on 023 8063 2524

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Re-opening in novembeR afteR extensive RefuRbishment

∙ Traditional service∙ Quality fruit and vegetables∙ Local eggs, ice cream, smoked fish, watercress and seasonal produce∙ Fresh cut flowers∙ Local, sustainable logs and kindling; coal and firelighters

open mondays – satuRdays High Street, Stockbridgetel: 01264 810650

Beccy's Greencrocers HigH Street, Stockbridge

ABBOTS MITRE- Chilbolton -

www.abbotsmitrechilbolton.co.ukTel. 01264 860 348~

£6 PIZZA NIGHTTakeaway or eat in our restored bar

EVERY WEDNESDAY

A unique and friendly village pub specialisingin authentic Italian cuisine and English pub food,just moments outside Andover and Winchester

Now taking bookings for Christmas parties

Great festive bargains at Lane End Kitchenware

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

1pm to 5.00pm

Sunday 2.00pm to 4.30pm

CLOSED All day Saturday

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Recipe of the month

T a R T E a l ’ E P O I S S E

Clos du MarquisFrance on your doorstep

T: 01264 810 738

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www.closdumarquis.co.uk

Recipe supplied

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Germain Marquis

of Clos du Marquis

Restaurant, French

Pantry and

Cookery School

METHOD Beat the eggs and the cream vigorously until they form a nice thick mixture. Sauté the bacon rapidly (until lightly browned). Slice the cheese finely and add to the mixture. If using pastry prepare a tart by putting in a quiche dish, cover with dried or ceramic beans & cook for 10 minutes. Next add the bacon and pour the mixture over. Place in an oven at 180º, cook until the top of the tarte goes a light brown.

An alternative method is to fill each ramequin with a little bacon, pour the mixture over and bake in bain marie, until light brown. In both cases, make sure the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Serve with a salad, walnut oil dressing, slices of apple and walnuts.

DRESSINg 1 tablespoon of walnut oil2 tablespoon of normal oil1 tablespoon of vinegarSalt / PepperA few finely chopped shallots or chives

4 Eggs250g Single cream250gr Epoisse cheese or any other soft type cheese (Camembert style).100g Finely chopped bacon matchstick size

FOR THE PASTRy175g Plain flour, plus extra for dustingSalt Pinch75g Butter, plus extra for greasing(alternatively use ready made pastry)

NOTE If you don’t have any pastry, use 6/8 ramequins (depending on size). A soupspoon of cognac improves the recipe tremendously.

For your dinner parties order your bespoke French cheese tray.

INgREDIENTS

Thyme & Tides, Stockbridge High Street Tel: 01264 810101

www.thymeandtidesdeli.co.uk

Fisherton Mill108 Fisherton Street

SalisburyWiltshireSP2 7QY

Gallery & Shop 01722415121

Enquiries 01722500200

www.fishertonmill.co.uk

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Tuesday - Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm

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Freshly prepared food, made

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NEW FOR NOVEMBERFish & Chip Friday Nights

6pm - 8pm eat in. We are now taking bookings so please

call or email through our website.

One Pot Dinner Party DishesTake the stress out of entertaining with our one pot dinner

party dishes. Prepared by head chef Nicholas and his team. For you to collect, take home, heat and enjoy with friends.

Vacherin Mont D'or Is now in season and back in the cheese counter.

For something different try eating it warm from the oven baked with fresh thyme and drizzled with a splash of

white wine for an extravagant foodie affair!

The Fresh Pasta Company Award-winning range of tortellini's. Choose from wild mushroom, spinach ricotta and walnut and a butternut

squash and sage. Perfect for a delicious and quick supper.

Have you tried Ashley's new homemade salmon and caper fishcakes?

Monthly recipe cards new to the fish counter.

Opening TimesMondays Closed

Tuesday - Thursday 9am - 5.30pmSaturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

Fridays 9am - 8pm

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ACT NOW!SING! DANCE!

The original, largest and still the best network of performing arts schools in the world.

For 4-18 year olds, after school, at weekends and holiday workshops.

Stagecoach Winchester & Totton are now Enrolling for Autumn Term

Call: 01794 390601email: [email protected]/winchester

Nurturing and developing young peoples potential through dance, drama and singing.

The morning of the 20th of October heralded great excitement for the children

of Broughton Pre-School as they headed to the Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum at Ampfield for an action-packed day of Autumnal fun and learning. The emphasis of the day was on light and colours in Autumn-time, and the Education Centre at the Arboretum provided the perfect setting for this. The children were fascinated to discover the rich variety of leaf shapes and shades on display around the Arboretum, enthusiastically putting their artistic skills to the test to create seasonal patterns and pictures. There were also animated discussions with the

children on how light changes throughout the year, giving them a basic grasp of the concept of daylight and darkness by relating this to birds and animals with which they are familiar. Judging by their smiles and laughter, it is safe to say that all the children had a hugely enjoyable and unforgettable experience at the Arboretum.

The Pre-School is a charitable organisation and is reliant on fundraising and donations. This event was made possible through the kind generosity of Penyards Estate Agents, for which Broughton Pre-School is extremely grateful.

autumn adventure for Broughton Pre-School

Cakes, Costumes and Conkers!As this half term has

progressed, the whirlwind start to the term seems to

have whipped up a frenzy of things to celebrate and get involved in. Our Macmillan coffee morning was a great success and we raised over £100 for this important charity. Our parents pulled out all the stops and made some beautiful cakes which were shared with over 100 parents, community members and children – if you came to join us, thankyou.

There was an added twist this year though…the BFg, Danny Champion of the World, Willy Wonka, Mr & Mrs Twit and the enormous crocodile were just some of the special guests at our Macmillan coffee morning. Our year 2/3/4 children have been learning about Roald Dahl and the amazing stories he wrote. They celebrated on 30 September with a dress up Dahl day and our children turned into some of his best loved characters. This has got

their literacy off to a flying start and their imagination has run riot with descriptions, made up words and story settings which moves their writing outside the realm of their everyday lives.

Our year 4 children have also been involved in running our annual conker competition. When conkers started appearing on the playground in mid September, we could either have said no, on health and safety grounds or found a way for children to indulge in this traditional game safely. The boys in year 4 decided on the health and safety rules in order to keep everyone safe, wrote these up, led

an assembly on the competition and then marshalled and judged each match. We’re down to the final; george McMaster vs Jack Soper. It’ll certainly be hotly contested! The boys in year 4 have tackled this task with a growing confidence and maturity – something we aspire to instil in all our children.At our recent open days, a few parents, governors and myself started to talk about Christmas and how the school might celebrate it this year. We have big plans!! We are holding another open day on Friday 2 December for any prospective parents or members of the community who would like to come and look around the school. As we will be in the month of December, the school will be fully festive and decorated! We look forward to meeting you.

Emma JefferiesHeadteacherStockbridge Primary School

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19Education Services

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

Norman Court Preparatory Schoolnormancourt.co.uk 01980 862345 Between Winchester and Salisbury

Brilliant sporty and creative toddler classes


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Nick Parker

CountrysideManagement

For all enquiries, advice and a free quotation please call Nick Parker

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

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

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

Other services• Vermin control• Site clearance

tel: 01794 388530 mob: 0778 9007059www.npcountrysidemanagement.co.uk

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On September 10/11th, the Upper Test Valley Vintage Club, based in

the Stockbridge area, put on their annual Vintage Working Weekend and Rally for the general public to see how farming and other crafts were done in the 1940s/50s.

There were a large selection of exhibitors from all over the south of England, with tractors, steam engines large and small, crafts, classic cars, lorries and a large collection of barn engines on show.

There were two timber sections, one old and one modern. The old one was driven by a steam engine and the other used a bandsaw, but both did the same job of cutting up trees into planks of various sizes. They also had an Indian encampment producing

bows and arrows and tents.What made the event so enjoyable was that the exhibitors took time out to explain what they were doing or making. Many thanks must go to Mr David Burnfield and family, the farmer who allows the Club to use two or three fields each year to hold the show; he also provides a lot of help in erecting the show beforehand. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who helped to run the show.

It wasn’t all sunshine as there were a few nasty showers over the weekend but the general public still came and we were able to raise £1000 to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

Thank you for supporting us again this year.

Dave Watts, Chairman.

Vintage Working Weekend & Rally

On Sunday 30th October. come and see the newly set out Orchid House in

the Walled garden at HoughtonLodge and enjoy talks from resident expert Andy Phillips.Coffee from 10am and a chance to stroll round the gardens.

11.00am - 1.00pm. Morning Talk - growing orchids, and orchid care for the beginner.

1.00pm-2.00pm - Light Lunch

2.00pm-3.30pm. Afternoon Talk - Repotting and refloweringyour orchids and dealing with problem plants

3.30pm-4.00pm. Questions/Answers

There will be orchid plants for sale and an exhibition of Andy’s engraved glass and gilded orchid models.

Tickets: £15.00 to include a light lunch and entry to the 16 acres surrounding the house. Advance booking required - Please book by calling 023 8000 1655 or email [email protected]

Orchid Day at Houghton lodge & Gardens

AIRCRAFT ENTHUSIASTS’FAIR & MODEL SHOW

Sunday 27th November 201110.00am – 4.00pm

This event will feature stalls buying, selling and exchanging aviation & modelling related items.

Books, photographs, magazines, models,accessories and much, much more!

Public admission to include entrance to the Museum

ENQUIRIES & STALL BOOKINGSTel: 01264 334779

email: [email protected]

Middle Wallop. Stockbridge.Hampshire. SO208DYSituated on the A343 between Andover & Salisbury

Easily accessible from A/M27, A30,A303, A34, M3 &M4

The Garden


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TEST VALLEYGROUNDWORKS

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Protect your logsfrom the elementsCall Andrew or Ashley on 01962 733990

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Hortus varius offers a range of garden design services

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Seasoned in large adapted sheds for maximum drying to ensure low moisture content

Cut by ourselves from local sustainable woodlands

All log lengths, sizes andvarious delivery options available

For prices, ordering and adviceplease call richard on:

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Longstock Park NurseryA true gardeners' nursery

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

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

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


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Another outing was to Newbury Races in March. 10 students from Woodlands Education Centre, Havant, participated in a Race Experience Day at Newbury Racecourse as a result of a partnership that has been implemented between the British Horseracing Authority and The Prince’s Trust. The aim of the day was to give the students an overview of the racing industry, including the range of jobs and careers that exist within the sport as well as a celebration for successfully completing 1 or 2 years within the XL club

To continue with these activities, the Prince’s Trust needs to raise almost £1 million a week across the UK to continue its vital work. With this is mind, Prince’s Trust volunteers Yinnon Ezra MBE and John Morton are calling for volunteers to join The Prince’s Trust Hampshire and Isle of Wight Development Committee in order to raise funds for the youth charity.

Yinnon said: “Due to high levels of youth unemployment, too many of our young people are not getting the chance to realise their potential. The new Hampshire and Isle of Wight Development Committee is a chance for us to make a difference to the lives of many more young people in the county.”

If you are interested in applying to join the committee, please get in touch. Call Nathalie France, head of funding development at The Prince’s Trust on 020 7543 7339 or e-mail Yinnon Ezra MBE ([email protected]) or John Morton ([email protected]).

The Prince’s Trust helps change young lives here in Hampshire by giving disadvantaged young people the skills and confidence they need to turn their lives around. It works with 13-to 30-year-olds who have struggled at

school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law, and more than three in four young people helped by The Prince’s Trust move into work or training.

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We all at some point in our lives have cursed the ineptitude of telecommunications companies, this time it was my turn. Friday was spent with intermittent internet and crackling phones, and

then, ...nothing.

The Husband drove off in his van on Saturday morning; not in any kind of petulant way, but because it was the only place he could get a signal on his mobile. He had been in conversation with our service provider (ID-10T communications) and was now on hold and had been for some twenty minutes. I could just make out his happy face through the steamed-up windscreen.

Fortunately Stars I and II were at friends, so missed the tirade of abuse and the sight of the mobile being hurled across the room. “Forty minutes on hold then I lost the signal! I can’t cope with this. I’m off to golf … ”

“Ok honey.” It didn’t seem appropriate to add “calm down.”

Saturday afternoon was spent in a contorted position that only Sting could fully appreciate, bent double over the tumble dryer with my head rammed against the window in a, vain as it turned out, attempt to keep the mobile signal.

“Are you in front of your PC now Mrs. Pagan?” enquired the nice man called Malcolm.

“Err, well not exactly.”

“Just need to take you through security and then I’ll transfer you to our technical department - they are a little busier than usual at the moment…”

After fifteen minutes and a feeling of creeping rigor mortis I marvelled at their choice of music: ‘I feel like dancing’ (yes, on someone’s head) by the Nolan Sisters, and oh the sweet irony in the third line of Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ –‘we’ll be holding on forever’. After thirty-five minutes, how prophetic was she?

But finally … “Welcome to ID-10T. I’ll just take you through security, then pop you on hold for a moment…”

“No!” And with that, my elbow slipped from the windowsill and I lost the signal. It was at that point I felt a desperate need for the Earl (Grey), so staggered to the kitchen only to discover that Star II had decided to have a go at making strawberry ice cream. It’s amazing how far strawberry purée can travel with the aid of an electric whisk.

Sunday found me at my parents’ house using their landline, which, mercifully, had free calls as part of their internet package. It had

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been ten minutes with dear Bonnie Tyler when a voice said, “Sorry to keep you Mrs. Pagan. We are unable to open the Open Reach portal because you are a customer of ID-10T(S) so you’ll need to talk to them. Goodbye.”

“But .… but …

I dialled the number, bemused: hadn’t ID-10T bought ID-10T(S) Well, I got through to the ID-10T(S) helpline: “Welcome to. Now I am normally a mild mannered soul, but there comes a point when something snaps, when enough is enough, so, “I just need to take you through security Mrs. Pagan and then pop you on hol…”

“Let me just stop you there. Here’s what’s going to happen . You, please, will open the appointment system for the people who connect the lines and get a technician to call. I’m free 24/7. DO NOT put me on hold with Bonnie Tyler ANY MORE.”

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The Husband returned from the 19th hole with good news; he had received a text saying we had no fault on our line. So that would be why we still had no phone either in or out, and no internet then. Fabulous. We phoned the help line again: “Thank you for calling ID10T, all lines are now closed.”

On Monday, I was at a dear chum’s house using her phone, oh yes, and Bonnie was there too. A lovely lady from the sub-continent took me through security and then the various things we could do re plugging in other phones etc etc, all of which we had done to no avail. And then, “The people who connect the lines will call between 1 and 6pm tomorrow.” Eureka!

I waited in… No one came.

Tuesday: just embarking on the school run when, there it was, a 'we connect your telephone lines' van driving up and down our road! In desperation I flagged him down and hurled myself towards his window, “Number eighteen?” I panted, eyes wide.

He looked afraid: “No, number four”. I backed away; he’ll never know how close he was to having a premenopausal woman grab him by the throat.

Wednesday was spent sifting through notes that people had put through the door asking why I hadn’t returned their calls.

Thursday: no Bonnie, instead 'we connect your telephone lines' man turned up! A man, with no desire for Earl Grey and without a sense of humour, but with an uncanny resemblance to Vince Vaughan, said, “Well it’s obvious what’s wrong with that.” He donned a hard hat, goggles and a harness and proceeded to climb up the telegraph pole outside; he was holding on now….

Fifteen minutes later, he said simply, “New cable.”

The Pagans are now able to communicate once again. Well, except the answer machine doesn’t work ……Sandra Pagan

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Christmas Exhibition with two Guest artists

The Hampshire Artists’ Co-operative’s Christmas Exhibition opens at 11

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During this exhibition the gallery will be featuring two guest artists, painter Anne Lewenhaupt and 3D artist Mike Topham.

Anne says “I love the rhythm of a painting and the accidents and discoveries that can occur. My hopes are that the viewer will get something from my work, some mystery and something new to explore which will resonate beyond the confines of the frame.”

Mike’s wire pictures are based on simple and humorous things in everyday life and are often inspired by a phase, saying or childhood memory. Each picture is individually made in various gauges of copper wire which are positioned and soldered before cleaning and finally painting and mounting.

The gallery will also be taking part in the ‘Christmas in Selborne’ evening on Saturday 3rd December 5 – 9 pm. The High Street will be packed with local attractions and local traders will be supplying festive food and drink and presents to inspire you.

The members of the Co-operative have produced hundreds of new

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The first Exhibition of Paintings by Nancy Rose Taplin at Courcoux &

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Nancy Rose Taplin is an exciting new talent who has everything it takes to become a great success in the art world -- a unique concept and great skill as a painter.

The daughter of the renowned driftwood bird sculptor guy Taplin, Nancy's creative journey has been a winding one, with anMA in art history and a second degree in textile design in which she graduated last year. She was then "totally outdressed" by grayson Perry when he awarded her the Texprint Interior Fashion Prize, after which she accompanied her work to exhibitions in goa, Hong Kong, Paris and London.

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The show is titled "Adventure Lit Their Star" , after the book by Kenneth Allsop, as it brings to Nancy's mind not just the adventures of migratory birds, but also those that she and guy have together in Portugal and at home in Essex looking for birds and their nests and generally "crashing about through either deep mud or undergrowth depending on how Dad's navigation is going!"

Ian Courcoux, the gallery director, remarked "We had ten of Nancy's works in a show last autumn and they all sold on the first day. She is a very special talent and we already have a large number of enquiries for the 30 or so upcoming works."

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Domestic & commercial painting contractors End of lease restoration service

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D.C.Best and SonsProfessional Painters and Decorators

from simple jobs through to complete property renovations we can help. references available from local clients.

A family run honest, reliable and professional company here to help you!

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At CB Electrical we provide a wide range of services from small alterations on domestic properties, to specific industrial and commercial new builds. We cover everything from electric gates to swimming pool lighting and iphone controlled lighting.

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KoBe Contracting LtdElectrical Design & ContractingSolar Photovoltaic Installations

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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

Stagecoach BusesMondays to Saturday Only

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

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BuSES

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

Test Valley Dial a Ride Dial a Ride minibuses are specially adapted with handrails and low steps to help passengers. Each vehicle is equipped with a lift or ramp to assist wheelchair and walking frame users. You can use this service if you have a mobility or sensory impairment which means that you cannot use or have difficulty or discomfort in using bus services. For example, you might have difficulty climbing steps on to buses or be unable to walk to the bus stop. You do not have to be registered disabled. Tel: 01264 356808 - If the office is not open please leave a message.

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 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.

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 860307Royal 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 760225

OTHER CluBS & SOCIETIES

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Hill Farm Garage Ltd.

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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If you are moving house, clearing out the garage or need to collect some furniture you have purchased on eBay then give RVH a call. You can hire a van from CawteCo's main depot in Romsey (Romsey Van Hire) or from any of the Fareham or Gosport Centres.

Van Hire starts from as little as £35 per day** Conditions apply please contact us for further details.

For a quick quote call Romsey Van Hire on:

P&B Romsey is a large, established and respected car and van specialist based on the Budds Lane trading estate in Romsey.

Specialist Areas:• MOTs, Class IV (Petrol & Diesel) • Any make servicing (inc in-warranty vehicles) • Tyres - all makes (Kumho key dealer) • Wheel Alignment • Puncture Repairs

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The difference is... we care!

A few days of antibiotics and painkillers, plus plenty of care from the wildlife experts, has put a sparkle back into those pink eyes.

“We put a mirror into her cage so we could keep an eye on her and she loves looking at herself in it,” said Caragh Hunter, senior clinical assistant. “I’m sure she is asking ‘who is the fairest of them all?’ like in the fairy tale so we nicknamed her Snow White.” True albinos are quite rare with only one in 100,000. This means, with a grey squirrel population of around 2.5 million, only 25 are likely to be alive at any time.

As it would not be safe to release Snow White back into the wild she will be staying at the hospital until a sanctuary can be found to take care of her for the rest of her life.

For more information about the work of HART Wildlife Rescue, visit www.hartwildlife.org.ukTel: 01420 562335

MIRROR, mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all? Clearly

this albino squirrel is quite sure she is now, but it was a different story when she was admitted bruised and battered to HART Wildlife Rescue a few weeks ago.

Sadly, she had been beaten up by a couple of her grey cousins and arrived at the Medstead hospital, near Alton, in a poor condition with blood coming from her nose. It is not unusual for wild animals to attack their own kind for being different or weak and as albinos often don’t see too well they can be vulnerable.

HaRT Saves an albino Squirrel

Community news

The 2011 Christmas Market will be running for an incredible 28 days from Thursday 24 Novemebr to Wednesday 21 December. 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.

Winchester Cathedral, The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 9LS

Don't forget the outdoor Ice Rink. Tickets can be purchased from the Cathedral Box Office.www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk or Contact: 01962 857 275.

Founded in 2006, the Christmas Market is recognised as one of

the best in Europe, renowned for its unique location, high quality exhibitors and bustling atmosphere. Wonderful Christmas gifts, decorations and festive foods can be found in abundance.

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.

Winchester Cathedral Christmas market

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

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

Beautiful bespoke handcrafted tables, chairs and furniture made to orderOpen Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm

'English oak turned into an artform'

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