Discover Hedge End Oct 12

Delivered into the communities of Hedge End, West End & Botley

October 2012

Seasonal RecipeDelicious Autumn Pudding

Your local directory of businesses,

services, what's on and news

Children's HalloweenWhere to go

with the kids

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Well this is either ‘hello again’ or ‘welcome’ depending where you are in Hedge End, Botley or West End. This magazine was The Southampton Directory for a couple of years, and then earlier this year changed to Discover Hedge End which is of course its name now. However, even with the name change we didn’t feel we had our distribution coverage quite right, and so with some planning and a lot of map peering we’ve now settled on the areas of Hedge End, West End and Botley as the communities into which we are delivering this publication. So you may have seen us before or this magazine may be new to you. We print monthly alternating between two areas so you’ll receive your copy every other month.I talk of ‘we’ as if there was a big corporation behind the scenes, but far from it! Just two of us on the business full-time – Melanie who manages sales, marketing and distribution, and me (Tania) managing editorial, artwork and accounts. But there’s a small army of other people who help out part-time: Heather, our (talented and incredibly patient) designer, Jill our administrator, Kevin who chases the late-payers and our wonderful local distribution team who get the magazine through your door, whatever the weather.

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Hello and Welcome

Our aim is to be a resource for householders, featuring businesses, useful numbers, supermarkets hours and events taking place in and around the area. We also include editorial of interest to all – children’s and adult's puzzles pages, beauty, motoring, business tips and a recipe if we have space. But we do love printing local news and views – we just need you to send it in. Are you doing a marathon for charity? Do you have something to say about development in the area? Is your child’s school doing something for the community? If you have news to share, please send it in.

Tania

PS: As you’ll see from the logos at the bottom of the pages, we do cover other areas too, and offer great deals for advertising in our magazines.

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6 Community First Responders8 Hedge End Library - Longer Opening10 Vet's Tip12 Seasonal Recipe - Autumn Pudding14 Spot The Difference16 Children's Page20 What's On - Halloween Events for

Children24 Beauty - The Power of Perfume

26 Business - Times Are Tough?28 Motoring - Going Green30 Advertiser Feature - Argonaut

Community Enterprises34 Puzzle Page40 Sir Harold Hillier Gardens43 Gardening - Enjoy Some Tulip Mania45 What's On47 Useful Numbers

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Community First Responders in Hedge End Volunteers WantedA Community First Responder (CFR) is a person available to be dispatched by an ambulance control centre in their local area. CFRs provide assistance in a medical emergency and most importantly to start and maintain the chain of survival in cardiac arrest patients until a fully equipped ambulance arrives. In the case of cardiac arrest, for every minute that passes without cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation a patient's chances of survival decreases by 14%.

CFRs use life-saving skills, such as the use of the automated external defibrillator (AED), to provide early and often vital intervention for patients suffering life-threatening emergencies in the immediate vicinity of where they live or work. Once an ambulance crew arrives at the scene, CFRs work alongside a clinically qualified practitioner.

How do they know what to do?Community First Responders are trained to provide life-saving treatment at a recognised level and they are always backed up with the nearest available ambulance. Every six months, there is a compulsory training to refresh skills. There is also an opportunity for CFRs to have monthly refresher training on skills or treatment.

Help NeededThe success of the scheme depends on two factors: firstly people volunteering to be CFRs and secondly fundraising and donations to support the efforts. You can give as much or little time to help the CFR as you have available. Interested in helping? Telephone 0800 587 0207 or email [email protected] now.


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Library Longer Opening HoursFrom Wednesday 3 October 2012, the Hedge End library will remain open all day on Wednesdays until 5pm, increasing its weekly opening time by four hours. The County Council, Hedge End Town Council and Eastleigh Borough Council funded the library’s recent refurbishment and the installation of self-service terminals, in turn freeing up the time of staff. The work, completed in June, cost £50,000 in total and included an interior makeover, new carpets, books and fresh furniture. Following this, Hedge End Town Council and Hampshire County Council worked together to recruit volunteers from the local community to work alongside staff, enabling the library to increase its opening hours on a Wednesday. The volunteers will be able to help customers use the self-service kiosks and the public computers, while library staff will continue to provide the full range of services, from answering enquiries, maintaining a good range of stock and providing fun and engaging activities for children.For more information please visit - www3.hants.gov.uk/library/hedge-end-library.htm


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Vet’s Tip:With warmer winters and central heating, fleas are a year round problem. The little horrors get onto your pet and into your home causing problems ranging from sore bites to skin irritation, infections, hair loss and anaemia.A female flea can lay 50 or more eggs a day. These fall off your pet and are deposited around the house in carpets and bedding where they can remain dormant for many months before developing via larval and pupal stages into adult fleas. In just a few weeks two fleas can multiply into several thousand.By contrast ticks live in woodland and heathland waiting to attach themselves to passing pets. Once attached they feed on your pet's blood. Ticks cause two problems. Firstly they can cause a tissue reaction at the attachment site and secondly they can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease and Babesiosis.Contact your vet for advice on prevention and treatment of pet pests.


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Seasonal Recipe

Autumn PuddingPlace the sugar and 200ml of cold water in a large pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Add the sliced apples and simmer for 5-10 minutes until just tender. Add the rest of the fruit and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes. Leave to cool.

Remove the crusts from the bread slices. Use a round cookie cutter to stamp out a circle from one slice of bread to fit the base of a 1.2 litre pudding basin. Cut the remaining slices of bread in half.

Carefully strain half of the fruit syrup from the cooled fruit into a shallow dish. Lightly dip most of the slices of bread into the syrup and arrange around the side of the pudding basin, overlapping them slightly to completely line the basin. Dip the bread circle into the syrup and press into the bottom of the basin.

Spoon the fruit into the lined basin, pressing down gently with the back of a spoon. Use the remaining slices of bread to cover the fruit filling completely and spoon over any remaining syrup.

Place a saucer on top of the basin and weigh it down with 2-3 food cans. Chill in the fridge overnight. To serve, carefully turn the pudding out onto a plate and decorate with extra sliced fruit.

Serves 6Ready in 1 hour(plus overnight chilling)

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blueberries• 100g blackberries• 10 slices thick-sliced white

bread• Extra fruit, to decorate


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AuTumN PumPkiN FESTivAL ANd ScArEcrOW AvENuERoyal Victoria Country Park13 Oct Noon till 5.30pmA charity organised community family festival to celebrate the very best of Autumnal treasures with the spotlight on Pumpkins and Scarecrows. Giant Pumpkins, Autumnal food, drink, music, dance, floral art, Big Draw art workshops, crafts, Beekeeping & honey info, gardening advice and produce, storytelling, games, craft stalls and much more. The biggest pumpkins in UK will be there trying to beat 1334lbs! Adults £2 child 50p Normal Country Park Car park charges apply. Tel:02380 455157, [email protected]

STEAmy & GHOSTLy GOiNG ONSun 21 Oct 10am-4pmBursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum Come along and find out about our ghosts. We have our paranormal team on hand to tell you all about their findings to date. We also have lots of ghostly things for children to enjoy, plus owls and bats.

SPOOky SubmAriNE TOurS27 Oct – 31 OctRoyal Navy Submarine MuseumUntil 31 October

Grab your torch and follow our ghostly guide on a spooky tour of WW2 era submarine HMS Alliance.

WiLd cArviNG FOr HALLOWEEN27 Oct 2012 11am to 4pmBradbury House, Durngate Place Winchester, SO23 8DXDrop in anytime to have fun carving nocturnal creatures into pumpkins. Artist Rob Turner will provide inspiration from Winnall Moors and teach you carving techniques. Your pumpkin can displayed on the spooky walks that evening or you can take it home. Contact Rachel Remnant on 01962 828629 e-mail [email protected]. Tea and coffee available. Suggested donation £2.50 per person or £5 per family. All ages and abilities welcome. Sorry, no dogs.

GHOSTS OF THE miLiTAry HOSPiTAL29 & 30 OctRoyal Victoria Country Park, NetleyA spooky guided walk finishing at the Haunted Chapel with a spooky goody bag for all children. Suitable for over 5s. Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Walks 6pm and 7.30pm Price: £5 per person

HOrrOr FiLm mAkiNG30 Oct 10:30 to 3:30pmTudor House, SouthamptonAbominations Animation. Get to grips with the basics of stop-frame animation and create a short horror film at the spooky Tudor House. Make your own ghost, monster, witch or beast then create a fantastic film to wow your family and friends. £15 Book 023 8084 4536

SPOOky SPiNNAkEr TOWEr30 October, all dayPortsmouth tower is being transformed into the Tower of Terror. Dress up in Halloween costume and entry is only £1. www.spinnakertower.co.uk 02392 857520

FOxbury FriGHT NiGHT31 Oct from 6pmWrap up warm, pull on your wellies and join us at Foxbury for a Halloween trail, marshmallow toasting and storytelling around the campfire. £6.50 pp (B) 01794 344020 Foxbury, via Half Moon car park, Blackhill Road, East Wellow

HALLOWEEN AT TudOr HOuSE31 Oct 10.30-3.30pmMeet our friendly spirits in the banqueting hall and pick up on the witch trail. Drop in craft activities and prizes for the best fancy dress. FREE

mANOr FArm Trick Or TrEAT31 Oct & 1 NovManor Farm Country Park, BursledonMeet witches, wizards and things that go bump in the night on this light-hearted guided family tour. Each child receives a goody bag, which they fill with treats along the way and take part in the variety of spooky activities. Ideal for 6 - 12 yrs. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tours at 6pm, 6.45pm & 7.30pm Child £6.50 Adult £3.50. Admission by advance ticket only.

HAPPy HALLOWEEN THEATrE31 Oct 1pmHilliers Garden CentreThe very popular Forest Forge Theatre Company bring their own fun twist to make Hallowe'en a little less spooky for under 11s. Children £2. Adults free with usual admission. www.hilliergardens.org.uk

HALLOWEEN PArTy31 Oct 4pm to 6pmKing Rufus, Chandlers FordSee page 14 for details

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We’ve all felt the impact that scent can have in our lives - a momentary waft of a familiar smell can instantly evoke memories of a certain person, time, place or stage of life. Our sense of smell is so compelling that it allows us to unlock forgotten moments stored away deep within our minds in an instant. Indeed fragrance seems to have a magical ability to affect our mood - lifting our spirits, making us feel good about ourselves, as well as happy and contented.It also defines people - we remember their fragrance long after we’ve forgotten their clothes, or even their looks.This is why it’s so important to find a fragrance that you love, and to make it your own signature scent.There are thousands of perfumes on the market nowadays - fashion brands, designers and even celebrities have their own fragrances on offer, and many smell very similar to the untrained nose.But, chances are you instantly know what you like, and what you don’t. This is because scents are categorised according to ‘notes’ - characteristics that define overall similarities. And we all, knowingly or unknowingly, tend to be drawn to a particular ‘fragrance family’.

Fresh - Scents described as ‘Fresh’ often contain a blend of ‘green’ notes that are evocative of things like spring-time, citrus fruits and freshly-cut grass. The overall scent is light, clean and refreshing.

Floral - Encompassing a multitude of aromas taken from flowers, this family’s fragrance is totally floral. With inspiration drawn from the scent of a single bloom, or a vast bouquet, ‘Floral’ fragrances can contain notes of rose, lily

of the valley, jasmine, cherry blossom, honey flower, violets and many more. These fragrances can be sweet or powdery.

Oriental - Extravagantly exotic, ‘Oriental’ scents are often formed with notes of amber and vanilla. Known for their sensual fragrance, Orientals tend to be ‘heavier’ than other groups and are altogether more powerful fragrances.

Chypre (or Woods) - Inspired by the ‘woody’ fragrance of oak, sandlewood, cedarwood and moss, this family is heavily aromatic and masculine - many of these notes are used in men’s fragrance. Patchouli, vetiver and pine lift the woody notes, for a crisp scent.

It’s a great feeling to find your signature fragrance. And once you discover what elements make it perfect for you, you can buy a range of scents within that family that are different variations on the one you love. This means that your favourite fragrance can be adapted for various occasions, seasons or even for day and night.

1. ‘Dot’- Marc Jacobs, 2. ‘Especially Escada’, 3. ‘Jimmy Choo’, 4. ‘Roberto Cavalli’,5. ‘Sensuous Noir’ – Estee Lauder

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Shortly after taking office as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown said that he intended to free Britain from the cycle of ‘boom and bust’. What a vote winning proposition; most of us would be willing to forgo a boom if it meant the economy was on a bit more of a level and our current lifestyle was assured.

10 years later during his short tenure as Prime Minister he was eating his words. The economy was sliding towards a recession and the downturn was worse than in the Conservative days.

All economies are prone to boom and bust and whilst not totally understood, there is one major factor that is acknowledged and it’s this: Our economy exists because there are human beings buying, selling and using, and we are emotional creatures. We can swing very quickly from optimism to pessimism, spendthrift to miser and vice versa.

So a government could implement even a small economic tweak e.g. an interest rate rise, with the aim of slowly deflating the balloon rather than popping it, and the markets and the general public can react to an unanticipated degree – either negatively or positively. The press, full of articles written by humans, loves to do a bit of doom mongering and can influence our behaviour.

Some say that human experience is also an important factor. Say ten years ago you were 30 and borrowed money on credit cards and from banks. At 40 you are still struggling to repay that debt having seen a downturn in your income. In 10 years more if your income returned to the same relative level as when you were 30, there’s just no way you’ll take out big borrowings again. Give it 30 years more though, and a new generation won’t have that previous experience to learn from and a new boom will go off.

Throw in a few unpredicted events too e.g. 9/11,

and all economies struggle to stabilise.

Clearly we are not in a boom at the moment. But it’s been a few years since the economy first went into recession and few years more than that when growth started to slow. Whilst nobody would be brave enough to predict that we are at or near the bottom of the curve yet, you could say we are nearer to going back up than we were a while back.

What a recession does do though is to consolidate. Those that run a good business (selling something people want, offering a good service, and having efficient processes and systems) will survive, while their competitors will be forced out. This in turn reduces the competition in the market, meaning what business is around has fewer people going after it. The point being: make sure you tick all the boxes.

Undoubtedly though it’s a tougher market out there so keeping your eye on growing – or at least maintaining - your business is essential. For example, if you are a small business, how often do you email people you’ve done business with before? They are far more likely to buy than a brand new cold prospect because they know you and they trust you. But they might have forgotten about you and it’s your job to remind them.

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PLAN AHEADUsing sat nav is not only a great way to make motoring less stressful, but it’s green too! By avoiding getting lost and taking the most direct route to your destination you’ll cut fuel bills. Use one with traffic jam detecting capability and you’ll cut CO2 even more.

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GREEN OPTIONTry a fuel saving tyre – such as the Michelin Energy or Firestone Fuel Saver – which claim to reduce fuel consumption by adding silica to their compounds. And you could try ‘green’ cleaning products, like the CarPlan EcoCar range which offers a host of environmentally-friendly products derived from vegetable and plant extracts.


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There are some eco-warriors out there who believe the humble automobile is the devil on wheels. But in recent years car manufacturers have worked hard to change the car’s planet killing image with hybrids, electric vehicles and fuel-sipping eco models like VW’s Bluemotion range.But what if you can’t afford a new car and still want to go green? Well, fortunately there are ways you can cut your carbon footprint – and it doesn’t have to mean walking!Planning trips to coincide with one another, not going out especially to buy fuel, and sharing a commute can all help. But it’s not just about how and when you use your motor – just as important is the way it’s looked after. Here are our practical tips to make car ownership greener.

CHANGE YOUR STYLENo one likes to be told how to drive – but if there’s one guaranteed way of slashing your CO2 output it’s by changing your driving habits. Avoid harsh acceleration and braking, drive with the windows up to avoid drag and remove any unused extras such as roof racks. Stick to the speed limits and change up at the most economical point – roughly 2,500rpm for petrols and 2,000rpm for diesels. And think about switching off the engine if you’re going to be stationary for more than two minutes

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GLObAL rHyTHmS FESTivAL14 October 12noon – 6pmRoyal Victoria Country ParkAn opportunity for the whole family to explore and experience the world of music, dance and food with a day of free workshops and demonstrations featuring from the Caribbean, Africa and India. Free entry. Normal parking charges apply.

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FuNGuS FOrAy27 Oct 2pmManor Farm Country ParkJoin a local expert to explore the Country Park and search for seasonal fungi. Pick up handy hints on mushroom and toadstool identification. Suitable for ages 7+. Meet at Bottom Copse car park. Adult £4, Child £1. Booking essential, no dogs please. www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm

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AsdaHigh St, West End 02380 530700

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Co-opThe Square, Botley 01489 782018


Co-opGrange Rd, Botley01489 795747

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Co-opLower Northam Rd 01489 783808


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Tesco ExpressHigh St, West End 0845 0269042


Tesco ExpressSt Lukes Close0845 674 6529


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