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Pouring rain didn’t prevent Elodie Coope and other visitors to Kings Worthy Primary School’s Summer Fair from enjoying a fun- filled afternoon.

The day raised an impressive £4,000, with stalls ranging from Adopt a Bear to Crazy Hair and Soak The Teacher. KS1 teacher

Mr Brewster spent the afternoon in a paddling pool with wet sponges flying from every direction!

The money will be used to buy iT equipment for the classrooms to support the children’s learning and ongoing activities, plants and outdoor equipment.

Fight for superfast broadband goes on

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MorE and more homes across the county are going to have access to superfast broadband with the second wave of the Hampshire Superfast Broadband programme getting under way.

Wave 1 of the programme has delivered access to superfast speeds for 63,000 premises, while Wave 2 will deliver to a further 34,500 premises by September 2018, including to Alresford, Winchester and Hayling Island, which are among the first areas reached in Wave 2. However, many remain frustrated.

County Leader Roy Perry explains what it means: “Wave 2 of the programme will further increase coverage to 96 per cent of premises in the county – supporting businesses, the local economy, the provision of educational resources, as well as helping reduce social isolation.”

Many rural businesses have benefited from the programme. One of them is Egg Day Nursery in the village of Sutton Scotney, and Winchester Today went along to have a look. The nursery upgraded to superfast broadband in April this Turn to page 5

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year, increasing speeds from 7mbps to 39mbps, which has helped its 20 staff care for 69 children.

Briony White, Director of Egg Day Nursery, told Winchester Today that superfast broadband had really made a difference: “Our administrative tasks and online nursery management system are wholly dependent upon our broadband connection,” she says.

“Our children’s learning and development is also recorded and shared with parents using an online system. Staff, children and parents have all benefited from the speed increase, as management tasks can be completed more quickly and staff are spending less time battling with uploading issues, and more time with the children. Without it, we would be working far more slowly with staff much less productive.”

Mr Perry says he’s delighted to see how people like Briony are benefiting: “We are working hard

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Wartime beach findPark manager Anna Bedford with the piece of PLUTO, which was found on the shoreline at Lepe Country Park

The pipeline fragment is now on show at the park

Welcome to another bumper edition of Winchester Today – our second now at 32 pages, with even more to come.

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July 2016 also sees our fourth birthday. We are very glad to have made it this far and to be able to prepare, announce and carry out our initial expansion plans.

Since that week in July 2012 where

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A RARe piece of Hampshire’s history from World War II has been unveiled for the first time after a chance discovery by a member of staff at lepe country Park.

A piece of PLUTO – Pipe Line Under The Ocean – was found on the Lepe shoreline, and is now being shown off as testament to the historical importance that Lepe played during the Second World War.

PLUTO was designed to supply petrol from storage tanks at locations including Lepe, across the Solent and Isle of Wight to the advancing armies in France following D-Day.

The pipeline was made up of flexible welded steel which was floated out on huge drums, resembling giant cotton reels, with each drum carrying 70 miles of piping. The pipeline eventually extended 770 miles and

supplied the army with 172 million gallons of fuel.

Very few remnants of it are still available to view on the south coast, and culture boss Andrew Gibson explained the area’s rich wartime heritage and history, and the important role it played in the lead-up to D-Day on 6 June 1944.

He said: “Lepe was not only the location for many hundreds of men, vehicles and supplies, but also responsible for manufacturing the floating ‘mulberry’ harbours on site, all contributing to a successful Allied advance into France.”

Cecil Newton, now 92, was a member of the 4th & 7th Royal Dragoon Guards who left from Lepe in 1944, and was 20 when he was stationed at Lepe for a month before being deployed.

The retired chartered quantity surveyor now lives in Wiltshire, and

said: “There were rows of tents and tanks delivered there, at the bottom of the hill. May-time was spent unpacking the tents and getting them ready for action. Just before D-Day, the camp was closed and they put a marquee up with maps and written instructions of what was going to happen on D-Day, but they didn’t give the exact location, of course.”

Cecil also vividly remembers a key moment, adding: “On 3 June, a very bright sunny day, the squadron Sergeant Major with his clipboard under his arm marched on the landing craft tanks.

“By the evening, the weather had become frightful and we were delayed a day. We went through extremely rough weather – getting very, very sick – to the landing beaches.”

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The new machine in Colebrook Street car park and, below, a close-up of the main screen

The old-style coin machine

System is fairer, says councilby RACHEL GOVER

A new method of paying for parking is being trialled at the Colebrook Street and St Peter Street car parks.

One machine at each venue has been converted to accept credit or debit card payments, including new contactless technology.

Customers also no longer have to pay up front for the time they think they might stay for.

On arrival, visitors will need to insert their credit or debit card into the machine and key in their vehicle’s registration number. At the end of their visit, they insert the same card into the machine again and it will calculate the duration of the stay and charge accordingly.

James Byrnes, portfolio holder for transport at Winchester City Council, reckons it is now a fairer system.

He said: “Customers will only be charged for the time they are parked.

“Many people prefer to pay for services using cards these days so we are really pleased to offer this option, plus the machine still acts as a pay and display machine and accepts coins.”

The new system still produces a pay and display ticket with a ‘tear-off ’ reminder portion.

It will also record the time that the credit or debit card was inserted, along with its associated vehicle.


All on board for camp-out

PuPils at st swithun’s school, Winchester, have been enjoying the extra benefits of boarding as they took part in activities organised by the school to celebrate National Boarding Week.

Having pitched their tents on the school fields with glorious views over the Hampshire countryside, more than 50 girls congregated to enjoy a party with camp fire food and entertainment by local band Court Rogue, which included some staff musicians.

As the evening progressed, participants also took part in a scavenger hunt and created outfits from bin bags to show off in a fashion parade. In a tribute to Major Tim Peake’s safe return to Earth from the International Space Station, there was also a rocket-building and launching competition.

Before retiring to their tents, girls toasted marshmallows over the campfire and enjoyed a selection of campfire stories.

As part of the school’s celebration of National Boarding Week and recent thinking about what St Swithun’s culture means to all pupils and staff, the school is compiling a list of “100 things to do before you leave St Swithun’s”.

It is intended that the “100 things” act as defining markers of what makes being part of St Swithun’s so unique.

THE VEG MANThe vegetable garden should be really beginning to pay off following work done earlier in the year with many crops ready for harvesting.

Until crops are cleared, there can be a major problem in finding room to sow seeds and plant out carefully prepared seedlings. This is the month to finish planting out brassica seedlings in well-firmed ground.

Leek seedlings need looser soil to enable deep enough holes to be made with a dibber. Shorten the roots and drop the seedlings into the holes about ten inches apart and fill each hole with water.

Lift shallots, garlic and onions as the foliage dies down and leave the bulbs out to dry and fully ripen, unless the weather is rainy. When fully ripe, store the bulbs in a dry place.

Look over potato plants daily if the weather is wet, as blight can be a real problem from this month. Spray with Bordeaux mixture and watch for brown patches. Never put potato foliage into compost. There is no real cure if blight really takes hold and the best way of saving as much of the crop as possible, is to cut off all foliage before the blight reaches the potatoes in the ground.

harvest broad beans as soon as the pods fill. I always freeze most of my crop, picking daily before the beans become too large and hard.

Start harvesting French and runner beans. Picking regularly keeps the plants producing and again I freeze any surplus. I ignore advice about blanching and lay everything out on trays in the freezer and then pack into bags after a few hours.

Water selectively if the weather is dry. This is best done in the evening and the ground should be well soaked. Watering when the sun is on the plants is much less effective, as the water evaporates almost immediately.

Keep the hoe going constantly to keep down weed competition and top dress with extra nutrients any plants that look as if they

need it. Sulphate of ammonia is a good pick me up, but must be used sparingly, avoiding any residue on foliage and is best hoed in. Foliar feeding also helps, but avoid doing this when the sun is shining.

Pick soft fruit as it ripens. Make jams or jellies and freeze the surplus. Raspberries, loganberries, gooseberries and currants all freeze well, but strawberries should not be frozen.

I sow a late crop of French and runner beans to extend the season rather than plant long rows earlier, otherwise the crop comes all at once and loses condition.

Keep sowing a succession of salads, but if the weather is hot there can be problems. Do not plant out lettuce seedlings to avoid bolting, but thin out the row instead. Lettuces like some shade in hot weather. Never let tomatoes and cucumbers dry out — they need weekly feeding and must be regularly tied to their supports. Raffia is best for this.

Brassica planting out is best done by early July. Always firm the ground and protect against slugs and pigeons. If you have it, use some fine netting to deter cabbage white butterflies.

Before going on holiday, try to clear any caterpillars as they can devastate crops. Being a non-organic gardener, I use an insecticide spray if really necessary, but never within six weeks of harvesting.

Wait until the new growth becomes woody, usually in late July or August, before summer pruning, bush, espalier and cordon fruit trees. Cut back new shoots leaving one or two leaves to encourage fruit buds to form.

SowiNG THiS MoNTHCoNTINUe sowing salads regularly. Pick-and-come-again salads can be more successful than lettuce in hot weather. Swiss chard, mooli, Chinese cabbage and mustard greens are worth trying. I always make a late sowing of carrots to stand the winter. Mangetout peas and a final courgette or two should also crop if planted this month.

oTHEr jobSWATCh out for beetle attack on asparagus plants as they fern up. either pick off the beetles before they do too much damage, or spray with insecticide.

It’s time to reap the rewards of your efforts

LEFT: Boarders toast tasty marshmallows at the boarding camp- out

St Swithun’s pupils pitched their tents on the school fields

ABOVE: Enjoying the bin bag fashion show at St Swithun’s


Stacey King, BT’s regional partnership director for the South East; Councillor Mel Kendal; Councillor Roy Perry, leader of Hampshire County Council; and Briony White, Director of Egg Day Nursery

To infinity and beyond..to ensure that as many of Hampshire’s residents as possible have access to superfast connections, regularly overcoming hurdles such as gaining landowner consent and stakeholder support,” he says.

“We are also pleased that the deal, recently announced by the Government’s Department for Culture, Media & Sport, between BT’s network division Openreach, and the Home Builders Federation to offer free or co funded broadband to all new developments, will go a long way towards meeting the Government’s aspirations to bring faster internet speeds to more of the nation.”

But Mr Perry says he’s well aware of the problems being encountered by businesses in the city – even in places such as Parchment Street – that have dismal download speeds.

“We do have to get those final houses directed. There are spots that haven’t been sorted. Even parts of Southampton are affected, too. I know that businesses cannot work effectively without proper broadband,” he says.

Stacey King, BT’s regional partnership director for the South East, understands the frustration of the businesses.

“It’s a legacy network that’s been built up over a long time and

sometimes that network doesn’t work logically or run in the most obvious way. But we’re committed to sorting it. When the businesses are not part of an ongoing project, we’re happy to try to find alternatives,” she says.

The issue of superfast broadband (or lack of it) continues to be high on the agenda at meetings of the Winnall Business Forum. Parts of the bottom end of Easton Lane have only just come online for fibre enabled in the last few weeks with the upgrade of another cabinet. Yet those at the other end of Winnall are still frustrated. One of those who attends meetings regularly is Paul Morgan, Managing Director of Warrens Office.

He’s one of those at the ‘wrong’ end of Winnall who are yet to be upgraded. “I have broadband, but I pay for it on a leaseline. I’d quite like not to!

“Modern office technology now requires unimpeded broadband speeds to enable the use of VOIP telephone technology and cloud-based computing like, for example, Microsoft’s office 365.

“It is simply unacceptable that the provision of fast broadband should be focussed on domestic residents at the expense of businesses.”

You can check out the date of the next meeting on their Facebook page and sign up to come along to the next meeting.

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And just astroll home afterwards!

Terrific music, delicious weather and a flypast by the Red Arrows made the Alresford Music Festival an unforgettable event

Organisers of the alresford Music Festival report attendance has grown yet again to more than 3,500 people, all enjoying the all-day family party atmosphere.

They say the setting made it easy to feel you’re in another world – but in fact you are within a minute’s stroll distance of the market town – this year blessed with almost tropical heat.

The large screen also meant that the stages could be seen from anywhere and the music could be enjoyed whatever you were doing – the new space ramped up the happy, relaxed feel – and the creation of a dedicated Family Arena in the much bigger setting was inspired as there were so many new things to do, from bungee trampolining and a climbing wall, to glitter art and learning magic tricks.

No fewer than 25 bands played across four stages. New and emerging talent, as well as seasoned artists and musicians, produced some of the most exciting and innovative performances the festival has seen.

The headline band and festival ‘royalty’ the Dub Pistols finished the day with a high energy, reggae-breaks-jungle mash-up party that was a triumph.

The Red Arrows flew right over the festival site in the early evening. With their distinctive Hawk jets and trademark combination of close formations and precision flying the adrenaline levels went up a notch for the evening’s party. The crew say for those who wanted to make a weekend of it there was plenty of camping or space in the new motorhome site – but for most, the best thing about this local festival is it’s just a stroll home.

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Music festival organisers say local works best

This festival was the very best one I’ve been to. I’ve discovered so many amazing bands I’ll listen to for the next year or more. When the Red Arrows flew over in the evening it just topped off the brilliant day with a whoosh of pure adrenaline

– Rosie, 20


Flood defence schemewill bringrelief toresidentsFlood defences in Winchester will be strengthened thanks to a £895,000 joint project funded by Hampshire County Council and partner organisations Winchester City Council, Southampton University and the Environment Agency.

County Leader Roy Perry says it was important for everyone to work together on the scheme.

He said: “This is a good example of a joined up approach by partners to help protect Winchester residents.

“This scheme will provide much needed relief and peace of mind in the St Bede’s and River Park areas of Winchester which saw the River Itchen flood in 2000-1 and in 2013-14, after prolonged periods of heavy rainfall.

“In addition to this scheme, we are also working closely in partnership with the Environment Agency and other local authorities to develop flood mitigation and alleviation schemes to protect communities in Romsey, the Buckskin area of Basingstoke, Bourne Valley and Farringdon after the winter

of 2013/14 when Hampshire experienced the most significant rainfall for 250 years.”

In Winchester, a low wall with deployable flood barriers at openings will be built around North Walls/Park Avenue, including St Bede School, The Art College, homes and businesses.

The wall will be constructed in a red brick to match existing municipal walls in the area and will blend into the street scene, similar to the recently constructed flood defence wall in Water Lane.

However, the core and foundation of the new wall will be reinforced concrete, capable of resisting the calculated water pressures.

Gaps for pedestrian and vehicle

Flood gates are to be introduced as part of a £895,000 project, which could be finished by Christmas The Water Lane flood defence wall is to be replicated elsewhere

Winchester School of Art in Park Avenue was badly affected by the floods in 2014

Project hopes to avoid a repeat of 2014

access will be filled with temporary flood gates when the area is at risk of flooding.

The scheme received positive feedback during a public consultation in 2015. Minor concerns about replanting of trees were addressed by explaining that there will be appropriate replanting after the works.

The flood defence project will go out to tender in the very near future with work planned to start in the summer, and finish at the end of the year.

It is anticipated that there will be minimal disruption from the works, although some footpath diversions may be required.

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Pouring rain didn’t prevent Elodie Coope and other visitors to Kings Worthy Primary School’s Summer Fair from enjoying a fun- filled afternoon.The day raised an impressive £4,000, with stalls ranging from Adopt a Bear to Crazy Hair and Soak The Teacher. KS1 teacher

Mr Brewster spent the afternoon in a paddling pool with wet sponges flying from every direction!The money will be used to buy iT equipment for the classrooms to support the children’s learning and ongoing activities, plants and outdoor equipment.

Superfast broadband boost for thousands

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MorE and more homes across the county are going to have access to superfast broadband with the second wave of the Hampshire Superfast Broadband programme getting under way. Wave 1 of the programme has delivered access to superfast speeds for 63,000 premises, while Wave 2 will deliver to a further 34,500 premises by September 2018, including to Alresford, Winchester and Hayling Island, which are among the first areas reached in Wave 2. However, many remain frustrated.

County Leader Roy Perry explains what it means: “Wave 2 of the programme will further increase coverage to 96 per cent of premises in the county – supporting businesses, the local economy, the provision of educational resources, as well as helping reduce social isolation.” Many rural businesses have benefited from the programme. One of them is Egg Day Nursery in the village of Sutton Scotney, and Winchester Today went along to have a look. The nursery upgraded to superfast broadband in April this Turn to page 5

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year, increasing speeds from 7mbps to 39mbps, which has helped its 20 staff care for 69 children. Briony White, Director of Egg Day Nursery, told Winchester Today that superfast broadband had really made a difference: “Our administrative tasks and online nursery management system are wholly dependent upon our broadband connection,” she says.“Our children’s learning and development is also recorded and shared with parents using an online system. Staff, children and parents have all benefited from the speed increase, as management tasks can be completed more quickly and staff are spending less time battling with uploading issues, and more time with the children. Without it, we would be working far more slowly with staff much less productive.” Mr Perry says he’s delighted to see how people like Briony are benefiting: “We are working hard


Party time lights up Lanterns!Rachel Gover meets children and staff at Lanterns Nursery as they enjoy a meal fit for a Queen I certaInly knew there was a party going on as I arrived at lanterns – full of fun and life, with a group of extremely excited children, flags, bunting and food.

The nursery had combined a street party for the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations with their own 10th anniversary.

But as the children were so young, did they know what they were celebrating? Head teacher Joy Reynolds says so, adding: “That’s why we chose to do it after the weekend of the Queen’s celebrations and Trooping The Colour, so they could translate their learning from the weekend and then apply it to our street party. They have told us stories of celebrating at the weekend.

“For today, they have made and decorated their own crowns and baked cupcakes. They all made their own masks, too. They are having a lovely time, although I’m not sure they understand how old 90 really is.

“We do all sorts of celebrations with the children. Because it’s a national party, we had a street party – we celebrate the Olympics etc. It is important to get the children together. We are making memories, to help them expand their knowledge and understanding about the world.”

Unfortunately, the great British weather was also having its way – it was pouring down with rain, but it didn’t seem to matter. Mrs Reynolds said: “We are very lucky – we sat under the veranda so we were able to enjoy everything.”

It was also fantastic to see the children dressed up as kings, queens and princesses, or dressed in red, white and blue. There were cupcakes, flags and a long table for the children to sit on. The atmosphere was lively, and all of the children sang “Happy Birthday” to Her Majesty.

With that, the party was over. The teachers started to pack up, and the heavens opened – again!

Children at Lanterns Nursery decorated crowns to wear at the joint celebration the Queen’s birthday and the 10-year anniversary of the nursery’s opening

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Great Salisburyis heading homeA MAJOR new exhibition is to open to herald the return to Salisbury Museum of John Constable’s extraordinary painting, Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows.

The painting will star in an exhibition entitled Constable in Context: Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows in perspective, which opens on September 17.

The show is dedicated to stunning images of the world-famous Salisbury Cathedral through the ages, thanks to support made possible by National Lottery players.

The aim for Salisbury Museum is to put Constable’s painting in its historical and artistic context, by showing it alongside paintings of Salisbury Cathedral from the 17th to the 21st century.

This visual timeline will feature many works from the museum’s own collection, including delicate watercolours by Henrick de Cort, Frederick Nash, Frederick MacKenzie and JMW Turner.

This will enable the visitor to see the impact Constable’s radical style had on artists who followed him, right up to the 21st century.

Works in the exhibition will also feature loans from other major museums and galleries, giving the broadest possible view of the world in

and around Cathedral Close before Constable, and the legacy of his time in Salisbury.

Louise Tunnard, of Salisbury Museum, said: “Salisbury Cathedral is one of the most significant and memorable buildings in England – so many of us have direct memories of this building that will always be treasured.

“In the same way that you never forget your first view of the sea, people do not tend to forget their first view of the Cathedral.

“The impact this building has had on artists, and their subsequent urge to record it for posterity, has provided us with an amazing record of the building over time.

“The irony is that, as human beings, having seen something, we then tend to stop looking closely at it, but I hope this exhibition will encourage residents of Salisbury and visitors alike to really look at the Cathedral building and see how lucky we are to live and work alongside such a wonderful structure.”

Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows is one of a series of monumental ‘six footer’ canvasses painted by Constable. He called it ‘The Great Salisbury’ and once wrote: “I am told I got it to look better than anything I have yet done.”

Constable in Context: salisbury Cathedralfrom the meadows in perspeCtiven 17 September 2016 – 25 March 2017. n No booking required.n Normal admission charges. All museum tickets are valid for a year.n £8 adults, £4 children.

Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows 1831, John Constable (1776-1837), © Tate, London 2013

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ABOVE: Paul Hervey-Brookes

with his three dogs Honey, Arthur and Japanese

Chin, Nina

Design for A Dog’s Life at the show includes plants

that can survive the odd knock from your pet and offers

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Can you happily share your garden with your dog? As designer Paul Hervey-Brookes prepares his Hampton Court Flower Show garden, A Dog’s Life, he offers tips on how to create a garden that dogs and their owners can happily share

AwArd-winning garden designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has three dogs – two Spaniels, Honey and Arthur, and a Japanese Chin called Nina – none of whom have yet trashed his beautiful garden.

But then Hervey-Brookes is confident that you can easily share your space with your pooches without having them dig up the lawn or eat your prized flowers.

His show garden, A Dog’s Life for this year’s Hampton Court Flower Show, should give owners food for thought.

Features include sniffer tracks weaving through the herbaceous borders for dogs to forage and sniff out treats, a woodland area which incorporates a ramp over a raised wall for agility, while leaf litter areas within the planting allows dogs to dig and scratch.

“Arthur is a bit more boisterous than the other two and likes to run around and run through things, which is what gave us the idea of making these little weaving paths,” Hervey-Brookes explains.

“The damage that was happening was accidental, because of his excitement, so we looked at how we could accommodate that in a way that keeps the garden looking attractive, not ruined.”

Honey likes rolling around in the gravel or on grass, while Nina enjoys foraging for little chews and treats which her master leaves hidden for her to find in the garden.

“She’d find them and chew and have a little sleep, just to help calm her down. We used a lot of planting in the garden which has that calming quality, like lavender, so that going out for a walk became much more of a place where they run and bound. Going into the garden is much more gentle exercise. There’s a bit of training there.”

His dogs have been trained to do their business at a particular point on a gravel path, which makes it easier to clean up.

Amateur gardeners could make raised beds incorporating tunnels under them, so their dogs have things to run through.

“As long as that inquisitive characteristic is being channelled, the chances are they’re not going to get bored and just dig in one place,” adds Hervey-Brookes.

“Dogs don’t destructively dig things up just for the sake of it. If a foliage is

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ABOVE: Dogs are rarely destructive without good reason

LEFT: Fun-loving collie Bess at the Dogs Trust

RIGHT: Snapdragons are safe for your dogs

BELOW RIGHT: Perpetual spinach can survive the odd knock

TOP TIPSThe Dog’s Trust, which is sponsoring Hervey-Brookes’ show garden at Hampton Court, offers these additional tips:n Keep your dog safe with secure garden borders. Judge the height based on your dog’s breed and temperament and consider the regulations affecting your property. Also regularly check for any gaps that your dog can wriggle through.n Features that offer different heights can give dogs vantage points to enjoy. Railway sleepers, steps and small benches can all be used to create versatility.n A variety of textures in your garden can provide extra sensory stimulation – this could be non-toxic sand, grass, wood chippings or gravel, all of which provide interesting places to hide dog toys and treats and for your dog to explore.n A quiet retreat or spot in which to shelter and use at their leisure can help your dog to feel safe.

scented, they might rub up against it or have a little nibble, but nine times out of 10 that’s as far as it goes.

“It’s about thinking sensibly. If you’ve got alliums which are a bit fragile, don’t plant them right at the front of the border, let them grow through something like a woody shrub, so there’s less risk of damage.”

Retain a good structural backbone of shrubs, which will keep the garden looking neat all year round, he advises.

“Use robust, hard-working perennials which are going to have a long season of interest and don’t mind taking the odd knock. There’s no point

using very delicate plants which your pet might damage because you’re just going to get cross with the dog.

“We plant agastache because it’s self-supporting, with robust foliage and a lot of flower for the season, monarda and alchemilla, as opposed to using things like delicate aquilegia, which won’t stand up to a garden being used.”

Avoid anything poisonous – a list from The Dogs Trust (www.dogstrust.org.uk) is available online – like foxglove, holly (the berries are poisonous), and achillea (the foliage is poisonous to dogs).

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HERE COMES SUMMER..Find out what lurks among the undergrowth at the Moors Valley Country Park during the fabulous ‘Nuts about Nature’ programme next month

Moors theMerrier!Summertime special at country parkHey kids, this one’s for you! you might have to get someone to drive you there, though.

Time to put down your tablets and smartphones and head off to actually do something, including ‘Build a Den Day’. How great is that?

It’s happening at the Moors Valley Country Park. More details in our ‘What’s On’ guide for August on pages 30 and 31. Enjoy!

What better way to spend the summer than building dens and fishing?

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Q&A Audi’s new Q7 MkII has all the answers as Matt Joy reports on a front-runner in the large premium SUV sector

WHAT’S NEW?Large premium SUVs are more popular than ever and, given that the outgoing Q7 is nearing its ninth birthday, Audi has decided it’s time for a new one.

Rather than a refresh, the German maker has gone to town with Q7 MkII; there’s a new body and chassis with a substantial weight reduction, a new exterior and interior, the latest engines and a major upgrade in terms of standard and optional technology, too. Few stones have been left unturned in the quest for the best-in-class title.

LOOKS AND IMAGEPresence and stature are everything at this end of the market, and clearly Audi have given the Q7 as much of both as possible.

Ditching the grey plastic cladding around the lower portion of the car for body colour gives it a smarter look, and the old car’s curvy waistline has been ditched for something more squared off. Whether it’s better looking or not is a matter of opinion, however; the front grille is inspired by the smaller Q3 but looks huge on the Q7.

There’s nothing to touch the Q7’s image this side of a full-size Range Rover. People will see you coming and be in no doubt which manufacturer your mighty SUV comes from.

SPACE AND PRACTICALITYIt might be lighter than the old car, but the new Q7 is certainly not short of

space. Inside it is absolutely vast; it doesn’t matter which seat you sit in, there’s head, leg and shoulder room in spades.

The larger windows help the feeling of space too, while the space itself is very well managed.

The third row of seats can stow electrically while the second row tilts and folds for easy access. You can fit three child seats across the second row, giving you the nightmarish prospect of being able to carry six infants in one car. Even with all seats in place there’s 770 litres of boot space, and 1,990 with them all folded.

BEHIND THE WHEELThere are few better views than from behind the wheel of the Q7, thanks to the high driving position and large glazed area.

There’s fewer buttons now thanks to the slick MMI Touch system and it all works beautifully well.

Diesel will be the preferred option in the UK and the latest 3.0-litre TDI unit is a gem. Refined and with plenty of torque on offer, it can move the Q7 along very briskly indeed, with 0-62mph taking only 6.5 seconds, although it’s so refined it doesn’t feel as fast.

Remarkably, it’s also frugal with it, with a claimed combined consumption figure of 47.9mpg with 153g/km of CO2. It’s secure and stable, rather than thrilling to drive, but it’s the level of comfort on offer that is most

important, and the refined driving experience and low noise levels are impressive.

VALUE FOR MONEYAll Q7 models come with a lengthy standard specification, with highlights such as DAB audio with satellite navigation, electrically operated and heated front seats, electrically folding third row and electric tailgate, cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, front and rear parking system, keyless start and hill descent control.

SE models get 19-inch wheels as standard too, whilst S Line models add 20-inch wheels, leather seats, privacy glass and four-zone climate control.

The options list is huge, but includes goodies such as the clever virtual cockpit already seen in the TT, Apple Car Play or Google Android Auto and a smart rear tablet for entertaining passengers.

WHO WOULD BUY ONE?If there was ever a perfect family wagon then the new Q7 is it.

With so much space inside and a great deal of flexibility on how that space is used it can probably cope with any kind of combination of passenger size, number and accompanying luggage as you could throw in it.

What’s more, those passengers will be carried in comfort. It’s not cheap, of course, but it’s a luxurious cabin and an effortless driving experience to boot.

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THE LAST WORD

n Audi Q7 3.0 TDI 272 S Linen Price: £54,540n Engine: 3.0-litre unit producing 268bhp and 443lb.ft of torquen Transmission: Eight-speed automatic gearbox driving all four wheelsn Performance: Top speed 145mph, 0-62mph in 6.5 secondsn Economy: 47.9mpg combinedn Emissions: 153g/km of CO2

n This car summed up in a single word: Massive.n If this car was a... boat, it would be a luxury cruise liner; big, comfortable and a fine place to relax.

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SOMETHINGOLD

This Is The Kit, left, and Winchester favourite John Murry, right, promise an eclectic day of music

Festival with a ‘no mud’ guarantee

We all know to expect major names at Bestival this year on the Isle of Wight from September 8 to 11 – like The Cure, Human League and DJs Fatboy Slim and David Rodigan – but there is plenty more to discover as well.

While the Port may be dead, Bestival’s brand new stage, The Spaceport, is very much alive.

Rob da Bank is describing it as The Future of the Dance, with headliners Diplo, Carl Cox House Classics and Fatboy Slim. It will feature a vast rocket standing more than 20 metres high at its centre and a state-of-the-art sound system.

Among the trees in Bestival’s Ambient Forest, you’ll find the Amphitheatre, off the beaten track but

one for those who are uninhibited and open-minded. Madcap theatre, spellbinding poetry and brilliant comedy are all promised.

Slow Motion is a festival within a festival, and include the Revolution Rides. These are created especially for Bestival and include a special pedal-powered workout led by all-round motivator and Olympics sports coach Tim Weeks.

Brand new for 2016 is the HuffPost UK Zen Den – a place for soul searchers and those who want some ‘me time’. Then there’s Mexican wrestling with a twist – performing acrobatic feats up in the air! – and burlesque in the Big Top. Enjoy!

More info www.ticketline.co.uk/bestival-tickets

THe line-up has been announced for this year’s SC4M Festival, held over two rooms at the Railway Inn in Winchester.

This is the seventh year of the festival, which is entirely non-profit making and is dedicated simply to great music for real music lovers.

Featuring an acoustic room – The Attic – and an electric room in the The Barn, SC4M is the only festival that guarantees no mud, as it is held entirely indoors!

The festival will take place on

September 11 from midday until 11pm. Tickets are available from the Railway website at www.railwayinn.pub and from Hundred Records in Romsey.

Headlining in The Barn is John Murry, who is Mississippi-born but now a resident of Kilkenny in Ireland. John’s new album, the follow-up to the hugely-acclaimed The Graceless Age, is now complete, produced by and featuring Toronto’s Cowboy Junkies.

John is a strange and magnetic live

performer, a big favourite in Winchester who performed at the festival in 2013. This will be a duo show with Clive Barnes.

Headlining in The Attic is one of the greatest success stories to come out of Winchester in recent years. This is The Kit features Kate Stables, whose album Bashed Out has been a hit all over the world.

This band always sells out the Railway on its own, so it’s an honour and privilege to have them performing at SC4M.

Bestival has new tricks up its sleeve – and favourite gems to rediscover as well

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SOMETHINGNEwBestival 2016 promises something for everyone with, far left, fireworks at last year’s event, left, Chemical Brothers and, above, a scene from the carnival parade

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...and BREATHEImagIne your nose being blocked, and only being able to breathe through a straw. That is what the breathlessness caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can feel like.

COPD, as it is also known, is an umbrella term used to describe a number of lung conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis – emphysema affects lungs’ air sacs, and chronic bronchitis affects the airways.

People with COPD will have one or more of these conditions, resulting in inflamed and narrowed airways and damaged air sacs.

It is the fifth most common cause of death in the UK, claiming nearly 30,000 lives a year. It is believed that more than three million people are currently living with COPD, but only around a million have actually been diagnosed.

This is possibly because many do not seek help, dismissing symptoms as a ‘smoker’s cough’, for instance.

As the British Lung Foundation stresses, this indicates that, despite the prevalence of the condition, there remains a lack of awareness.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSCOPD usually starts to affect people once they are over the age of 35, although most aren’t diagnosed until they ire in their 50s or 60s, as breathing becomes increasingly difficult. Symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, a tight chest, persistent cough, and producing more phlegm than usual.

“Breathlessness is a key symptom of COPD, and it can feel quite scary,” says the British Lung Foundation’s chief operating officer Steven Wibberley (pictured below).

“People get quite anxious about it and may even have panic attacks.

“Unless you’ve tried breathing just through a drinking straw, it’s hard to appreciate just how scary it can feel to be that breathless.” A recent Manchester Metropolitan University

COPD is relatively common condition , yet lots of people are not even aware they have got it. Lisa Salmon found out why the British Lung Foundation wants this to change

study found almost a quarter of COPD patients were permanently depressed, while 14 per cent developed depression during the three-year follow-up period. Those with depression were also more likely to have worse COPD symptoms.

WHAT CAUSES IT?The main cause of COPD is smoking, and the longer and more you smoke, the more likely you are to develop the condition, as smoking irritates and inflames lungs, leaving scarring.

Over many years, this inflammation leads to permanent changes – the walls of the airways thicken, more mucus is produced, and the delicate air sacs become damaged.

Severe long-term asthma can also be associated with COPD, along

with long-term exposure to air pollution, fumes and dust.

It is also possible to inherit

a

condition that causes it, though this is very rare.

WORSE WITH TIMEWibberley explains COPD flare-ups, or when symptoms exacerbate, can also leave people vulnerable to infections such as pneumonia.

“It’s very difficult to talk about prognosis – people might live 20 years with COPD, and die from something else,” he says.

“But, fundamentally, it’s a progressive disease and will get worse over time.”

Treatments are available to help manage the condition and improve quality of life, including inhalers, steroids and medications to reduce phlegm thickness.

“Stopping smoking is the single most important thing you can do if you have COPD, and we talk about it as a treatment,” says Wibberley.

Oxygen therapy may be used to increase the amount of oxygen entering the lungs, or a non-invasive ventilation breathing machine may be

provided. A minority of patients, whose airways are narrow, may have surgery to remove damaged areas of the lung, allowing less-damaged areas to work more effectively.

TAKING CONTROLSelf-management also plays a vital role. This includes eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight, as good nutrition is essential to prevent infections and keep lungs healthy, and being very overweight can make breathing more difficult.

Conversely, some people with COPD they lose weight because eating makes them feel breathless.

Experts advise eating little and often and trying softer foods, as well as nutritional drinks to ensure your body is getting what it needs.

Structured exercise, such as NHS pulmonary rehabilitation courses, has marked benefits for patients, and helps reduce the likelihood of flare-ups.

“Although it sounds counter-intuitive to exercise when you’re already breathless, there’s plenty of

evidence to show that structured exercise improves quality of life for COPD patients,” says Wibberley.

“Although the lungs are damaged, it gets them fitter, and helps improve confidence.”

FINDING HOPEWibberley acknowledges that keeping positive can be very difficult – but emphasises the benefits.

“It’s not surprising that people with COPD get depressed when they struggle to carry on doing their everyday activities, and know they’re only going to get worse – but if people stop smoking, do the pulmonary rehab and take the appropriate medication, they can improve their functioning ability,” he adds.

“Some people do get fatalistic about having COPD, but we want to challenge that and explain that there are things that people can do to help improve their quality of life.”

For more information about COPD and lung disease, visit www.blf.org.uk

Smoking is the main cause of COPD, with quitting the single most effective way

of minimising its impact

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The streets of Kathmandu, above, provide a great canvas to explore. Holy people known as Sadhus, left, wear distinctive face paint and clothing as they sit along the river bank. Below, locals go about their business in an open manner

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Moved by the beauty and honesty of Nepal

Nepalese people are still coming to terms with the effects of last year’s earthquake, but Rachel Gover found the people warm and welcoming

Rachel Gover continues her experiences of visiting Nepal as a backpacker. She enjoys a 7am plane ride past Everest, discovers art and temples – and witnesses a family cremation

It is now my second week in Nepal and I have found a local hostel called trekkers Home, nestled in the heart of Kathmandu.

Travelling alone can often be tiring, so it is a breath of fresh air to find such helpful staff as those at Trekkers Home. Armed with my huge foldout map, I sat down with the manager that evening in the hope that he could help me plan my week ahead.

Within the hour, I knew exactly what I would be doing the next day. I was able to hire a taxi for $50 for the whole day, meaning I could explore the local sites with ease.

I began the day at the Buddhisr Swayambhunath Temple in the north-west of Kathmandu. This translates to the Tibetan name ‘The Sublime Trees’. It is surrounded by hundreds of monkeys and is certainly worth climbing the 300 steps to get to the top. This temple is home to stunning landscape views of the city.

Known as the monkey temple, it is swarmed by the energetic creatures.

The temple is coloured a vibrant white, with a golden top. Its ‘eyes’ are protective, looking over the city.

I continued on to the Boudhanath Stupa. This is located in the east, just on the outside of Kathmandu. Surrounded by Buddhist monks of all ages, swaying and chanting, it is most certainly an experience I will never forget.

This Stupa is the largest in Nepal and is rich with Buddhist symbolism with an incredible architectural stance.

Men and women surround the area with their own ways of prayer: the prayer wheels creating an echo throughout the temple. Becoming a Buddhist takes time, patience and faith – and the Stupa allows a small insight to this.

Later that day I visited the Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu temple located on the holy Bagmati river, north-east of the Kathmandu valley. The main grounds are strictly for those with a Hindu faith, but tourists are allowed to wander down to the river.

Nepalese female Sadhus (meaning holy) surround the grounds, dressed in

HOW TO GET THERE..

Rachel originally booked a tour to travel from Kathmandu to Tibet with STA Travel, G Adventures.

However this was cancelled due to recent natural disasters and mud slides blocking the entry to Tibet.

She was advised to book a local tour in Nepal: Nepal Adventure at £799 for 10 days – which proved perfect for first timers to Nepal.

To find unique hostels full of character and bargain prices, Rachel recommends www.hostelworld.com. This is also available through App store.

10 TIPS FOR FIRST-TIMERSTO NEPAL..

n Stay in hostels. They had the friendliest staff I met while travelling, says Rachel

n Flip flops are a must – easy to take off when visiting temples and comfortable in the hot weather

n Cover shoulders – out of respect for the Nepalese and also for protection from the fierce sun

n Nepal is the home of Yoga practice. Taking a class is essential to embrace the culture

n Always keep an eye out for events happening – hidden, downtown music venues are the place to be

n Drink lots of water – but always from a sealed bottle rather than from a tap

n Hike. All abilities are encouraged to have a go: the scenery is too stunning to miss

n Embrace local culture and shop locally. This can really support the local economy

n Pokhara is a must visit when in Nepal. The lake is simply breathtaking

n The best food is street food – try the local cuisine, Momos are another must

And finally...

n Always try to remain calm – and expect the unexpected! Trips can be cancelled due to natural disasters

vibrant orange clothes. Male Sadhus, with their painted faces and distinctive clothing, sit alongside the river bank.

The Pashupatinath Temple is a ground where cremations take place alongside the river and daily rituals are carried out. Although it is often deemed as a private occasion for family members, tourists are able to observe the rituals taking place.

That is the beauty of life here: nothing is hidden. The ceremonies are very honest, reminding us not to turn away from death. It is a beautiful expression of peace and love from the family, and the cremations and rituals continue throughout the day.

In the afternoon, I visited an art gallery with work dotted all around Patan, which was just south of Kathmandu. The exhibition was photography-based and it was exciting to see local art work. My love of photography builds every day: knowledge and creativity never stops.

There are many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to savour in Nepal.

Safaris will allow you to get exceptionally close to rare animals. A family of rhinos bathing by the lake

was a highlight of mine. From downtown local bars to exquisite local cuisine, Kathmandu will host the greatest company to those who are travelling alone.

Not tempted by the thought of climbing to the top of Everest? This is not a problem. Allow a 7am plane ride to fly you there. The flight allows you to experience the dramatic mountain range with a glass of champagne in hand. The flight attendant points out each individual mountain top so it is clear when Mount Everest is visible.

The cabin crew allow passengers to experience what it is like to sit in the cockpit. The view is simply spectacular, majestic.

Attending local classes are great ways to interact with, and meet, fellow travellers. To unwind and embrace Nepal’s serenity, yoga us a must. All abilities are welcome to each class.

Needless to say, I was not as elegant as I had hoped I would be!

After meeting a young couple, I was told about a local music event called Jazzmandu. At only £5, these gems are too good to miss out on. What is great is that these nights are often totally

unexpected. Allow me to paint a picture. Downtown Kathmandu, venture through the streets to eventually find a bar named Jazz Upstairs.

There is a grimy staircase, with signatures scribbled all over the walls.

You climb to the top floor of this hidden bar and it’s as if you’ve accidentally stumbled upon heaven.

It’s not meant to feel this good, but it moves your soul. The drummer of Latino origin moves in such a smooth way that you’re entranced.

The bass player, creating gritty moody sounds and the saxophone player losing himself in the groove.

Everyone is up and moving, dancing and sweating. From not knowing a single person in the room, I have never felt more alive and in tune with an audience and vibe in the room.

I was fortunate to visit Bhaktapur, just outside Kathmandu.

Between the temples which still stand, there are Chinese support shelters which remain.

For those facing the devastating effects of last year’s earthquake, these shelters have provided a home for those in need. I took the opportunity to speak to the locals. Tradesman Sanjay spoke poignantly about his home country when he said: “People are worried, not angry. Nepalese people are peaceful. We have no hatred, only good in our hearts.

“It can’t stay like this forever – there has to be hope for us.

“This is the home of Lord Buddha, our greatest mountain peak: Everest. Tomorrow is the day.”

Hearts are heavy from the aftermath, but Nepal will forever remain a country that is so beautiful it can only be appreciated through the naked eye. It is a place to feel peaceful, a place to feel endless love.

I encourage everyone to visit. If not now, then soon.A photograph exhibition highlighted the creativity of local artists

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Left: The Helicopter Heroes, Mark Finlayson and Chris Brown, who were riding with Tim when he had his accident, Ben Jeffreys, Luke Jones, Alex Harvey and support driver Brian Sharman

Right: Tim and wife Caroline with paramedic Tim Ross

HampsHire and isle of Wight air ambulance saved Tim Daniel’s life after a serious accident back in 2013, when he lost control of his bicycle and hit a lamp post head-on at 31mph, lying unconscious for eight minutes.

Without the quick thinking of his friends and the expedient response of the Air Ambulance crew, Tim would not have survived his injuries, which consisted of a bleed in his head, breaks to the majority of his ribs, left shoulder, back and neck.

In May this year, Tim and a group of cyclists, dubbed the Helicopter Heroes, undertook a 230-mile ride from London to Paris in four days, raising a phenomenal £12,000 for HIOWAA, with a fundraising event to follow later this year.

Tim married his wife, Caroline, in 1984 and has five grown-up children. They moved to the Winchester area in 1984 and, in 2009, having worked in IT since graduating with a BA (Hons) in Business Studies, he and a partner acquired the controlling interest in a small UK software company called Videalert.

Always a keen sportsman, Tim played rugby for Winchester 1st XV for many years and later for the Winchester Vets. At 51, he played his last game of rugby and took up cycling at 50, when a small group of friends got together for a challenge to raise money for prostate cancer.

Tim told us why they wanted to do this challenge. He said: “We chose cycling because we thought that it was probably one of the most difficult options, and we decided to train for a 64-mile event called the London Nightrider.”

It was on Monday, 26 August, 2013 that he and two of his regular cycling group, Chris Brown and Mark Finlayson, decided to go out for a short cycle ride.

Tim had just returned from a week’s break in Portugal following the

marriage of his eldest son George, and was feeling relaxed and tanned.

The weather was good for a Bank Holiday Monday and they decided on a short ride out to Alresford and back, stopping at the Flower Pots in Cheriton for a swift pint, before returning home via Owlesbury and back to Shawford.

The last thing he remembers is entering Owlesbury and preparing for the descent down a hill called Whites Hill, a narrow country lane with a 13 per cent gradient at the top, with telegraph posts on both sides of the road at regular intervals.

Apparently, Tim lost control of his bike on the fourth bend, though he has no recollection of what actually happened. His bike slid off the road surface and, as he was fighting to get it back onto the surface, he collided with one of the telegraph posts head on. His Garmin recorded a speed of 31mph at the time of the accident.

Mark was right behind him at the time and Chris was a little further back, and Tim recalls: “The reason I lost control of the bike is still a mystery, but the road often has small branch debris on it and a silt channel running down the middle.

“The most plausible explanation is that I swerved to avoid a small branch or obstruction, got into the silt channel and started to slide.”

Mark and Chris both knew the seriousness of Tim’s accident and worked as a team, Mark staying with Tim on the roadside and Chris staying at the top of the road to stop vehicles coming down the hill.

It was Chris who called the ambulance, and the Air Ambulance arrived within 10 minutes of the call being made. At the same time a paramedic in a Land Rover, as well as an ambulance, arrived on the scene.

“To this day I do not recall anything about the accident – I know Chris and Mark both thought that I was dead at the time and were in a state of shock,” says Tim.

The Air Ambulance crew were able to stabilise Tim’s condition so that he could be transferred to the trauma unit in Southampton General Hospital.

“Without their prompt assistance I don’t think I would be here today,” added Tim.

He recalls nothing of the journey to hospital, and his first recollection is of waking up in the trauma unit the following day with his head taped to the bed. As well as a head injury resulting in temporary loss of short term memory, he also had breaks to C5 and C7 in his neck, a break to T6 in his back, a damaged shoulder, a suspected break to his left scapula and multiple rib fractures.

In hospital for a week, it was on day three he managed to get out of bed for the first time, taking his first tentative steps, and on day six was finally allowed home, having negotiated a lap


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round the ward and a staircase. From there he began the long recuperation process at home, wearing a neck brace for 10 weeks and unable to drive until March the following year.

Tim said: “The accident certainly has been hard for my family. My wife was contacted by Chris who, not wanting to concern her, said I’d come off my bike and was being checked out at Southampton General.

“She was accompanied by my youngest son, Roly. They were shocked at the extent of my injuries. My eldest daughter had just returned to her home in Australia after the wedding and my middle son had just started a medical work placement in Australia as well, so keeping them up to date and informed without unnecessarily alarming them wasn’t easy.

“My wife felt she was on autopilot for three weeks before the reality of the situation hit her. This was going to be a long and challenging recovery.

“It has also been a difficult time for my business partner and work

colleagues who have had to cover for me during my recovery period. Not being able to drive for seven months meant I was at the mercy of public transport!

“I can’t help thinking about what it must have been like for both Chris and Mark who could recall the accident and immediate aftermath. As I don’t remember the accident it has probably been easier for me.”

Mark, Chris and Tim’s eldest son were part of the Helicopter Heroes team who undertook the challenge of cycling 230 miles to Paris in May this year. By completing the challenge, Tim has finally been able to put a few demons to rest – the accident is finally behind him and his recovery is complete.

He said: “For the first time in my life I’ve realised I’m not indestructible. I’ve previously been very lucky with injuries from sporting and leisure activities, including some bad falls on the ski slopes! I’ve always lived my life to the full, ever since I lost a very good

friend aged 31 to a fatal asthma attack and found a note in his desk with the words ‘life is not a dress rehearsal’.

“I’m very fortunate to have a wonderful wife of 31 years, and family who have supported me throughout my recovery period. My wife is an ex-nurse and has looked after me throughout, never complaining and, but for her, I would not have made such a complete recovery.

“I am just saddened that, having enjoyed cycling up to the time of my accident, she has not been on her bike since. I’m hoping in time to prove to her that cycling with care is no more dangerous than any other activity and something we can enjoy together.”

This space for our charity partner Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been provided free of charge by Winchester Today. If you or a family member has been airlifted by HIOWAA and you would like to share your story, please email [email protected] or [email protected]

Tim and his son George Daniels at Eiffel Tower

Winchester man Tim Daniels recalls how the county’s Air Ambulance came to his rescue after a serious cycling accident

by Melissa Hare

To this day I do not recall anything about the accident – I know Chris and Mark both thought that I was dead at the time and were in a state of shock

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Until 12 October: Wednesday Afternoon Special Tours, Winchester Cathedral, Winchester. 10.30am/1.30pm. Tours are free, general admission applies.Until 6 August: #GenerationZ Annual Family Festival, Corn Exchange, Newbury. Details on cornexchangenew.com.Monday 1-Friday 26: Things For Kids To Do, Commercial Road Precinct. Portsmouth. 10am-4pm Most activities are free.Monday 1–5: Big Band Summer School. The Brook, Southampton. 10am – 4pm. Ages 11-19. £220 for the week. Book here: http://www.the-brook.com/?p=11579.Monday 1–5: Drama Week. Exploded Stories. If you are aged 11 to 16 and love being creative and performing, spend a week with experienced practitioners. New Greenham Arts, Corn Exchange Newbury. Ages 11-16. 10am – 5pm. £100 for week course. More details here: http://cornexchangenew.com/events/info/drama-week-exploded-stories.Monday 1–31: Children’s Summer Holiday Trail. Big Theme, Royal Blood. Winchester Cathedral, Winchester. Times vary, Cathedral admission applies.Tuesday 2: Den Building Day, Moors Valley Country Park. Horton Road, Hampshire. 10.30am–3pm. £3 per child.Tuesday 2: Comedy Club for Kids. Corn Exchange Auditorium, Newbury. 2pm. Age 6+. £8.50.Tuesday 2: History Through Hats, The Curtis Museum. High Street, Alton. 11am–1pm. 2pm–4pm. £2 per craft activity.Tuesday 2: Summer Holiday Nature Detectives. Lepe Country Park, Beaulieu, Hampshire. 1pm–3pm. £4 per child.Tuesday 2: Lunchtime performance by Andrew de Silva (baritone).Winchester Cathedral. 1pm–2pm. Admission is free, but a retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs.Tuesday 2–3: Get Hooked – Child Fishing Sessions, Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Hampshire. 10am–12.30pm or 1.30pm–3.30pm. £8.50 per child, adults free.Tuesday 2–4: Summer Forest School, Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire. 9am–3.30pm. £30 per child, per day.Wednesday 3: Country Park Activities, Robin Hood at Manor Farm, Pylands Lane, Southampton. 10am–2pm. £6 per child. Booking essential.Wednesday 3: One Day Shadow Puppet Workshop. Kings Theatre, Portsmouth. 10am–4pm. Ages 8-10. £18 inc fees.Wednesday 3: Percy Penguins Day. Bird World, Farnham. 10am–6pm. Daily admission prices apply.Wednesday 3: Teddy-sized Raft Building at The Vyne, Basingstoke. 12pm–1pm. £3.Thursday 4: Introduction to Film Making Workshop. Kings Theatre, Portsmouth. 10am–4pm. Ages 8-10. £18 inc fees.Thursday 4: Beach Breeze Bimbley – Guided Bike Tour. Starting point is Hampshire Terrace, opposite the Corner Cafe, Portsmouth. 2 hour bike ride, Women only. Free.Thursday 4: Lights Out. 10pm–11pm. Everyone in the UK is invited to turn all of their lights out, leaving just a single candle for a shared moment of reflection.Thursday 4: Youth Dance Taster. Corn Exchange Auditorium, Newbury. 5.30pm. Age 11-14 years. £4.Thursday 4–6: Outside Cinema, Cult Screens Presents: Labyrinth (4 Aug),

School. The Brook, Southampton. 10am–4pm. Ages 11-19. £220 for the week. Book here: http://www.the-brook.com/?p=11631.Monday 8–12: Get on Stage! Summer School. Kings Theatre, Portsmouth. 9am–5pm. Ages 10- 15. £160 inc fees.Monday 8–12: Multi–Arts Week. New Greenham Arts. 10am 5pm. Age 7-11. £125 for week. Book tickets here: http://cornexchangenew.com/events/info/multi-arts-week.Monday 8–13: Theatre Summer School, Centre of Excellence. Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth. 10am start. £95.Tuesday 9: Lunchtime performance by Henry Brearly (organ). Winchester Cathedral, Winchester. 1pm–2pm. Admission is free, but a retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs.Tuesday 9– 10: Get Hooked – Child Fishing Sessions, Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Hampshire. 10am–12.30pm or 1.30pm–3.30pm. £8.50 per child. Adults free.Tuesday 9– 20: CATS. Mayflower Theatre, Southampton. 7.30pm. Price range from £25-£44.50.Wednesday 10: One Day Junk Robot Workshop. Kings Theatre, Portsmouth. 10am–4pm. Ages 8-12. £18 inc fees.Wednesday 10– 12: 100 Years of Roald Dahl at the Spring, 56 East Street, Havant. 10.30am–12.30pm or 1.30–3.30pm. Ages 5–10 years. £6 per child.Thursday 11–14: Boomtown Fair. Ovington, Alresford. Times vary, visit http://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/tickets for tickets.Friday 12: Sky Dining with Stephanie Moon. Emirates Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth. Time TBC. £80 per person.Friday 12: Mainly Madness. The Brook, Southampton. 8pm. £11 in advance, £13 on the door.Friday 12: SS Shieldhall Cowes Week Fireworks. Eastern Docks, Southampton. 6pm. Adult £48, Child £25.Saturday 13: Alton Anglo-Saxon Festival. Curtis Museum, Alton. Free.Saturday 13: U2-2. Perfect for U2 fans! The Brook, Southampton. 8pm. £13 in advance, £15 on the door.Saturday 13: Alton Farmers’ Market,

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TStar Wars: The Force Awakens (5 Aug), Dirty Dancing (6 Aug) Winchester Cathedral, Winchester. 8.45 pm. To book tickets visit: www.cultscreens.co.uk.Thursday 4– 6: Les Miserables (Schools Edition), Rare Productions. The Lights, Andover. 7.30pm. £14, concessions £12.Friday 5: Sky Dining with Stephanie Moon. Emirates Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth. Time TBC. £80 per person.Friday 5: Guns 2 Roses. The Brook, Southampton. 8pm. £12 in advance, £14 on the door.Friday 5: Mini Youth Drama Taster. Corn Exchange Auditorium, Newbury. 2pm-3pm. Age 4-6. £4.Friday 5– 7: The Pirates of Penzance. Mayflower Theatre, Southampton. 7pm, £16.Friday 5–7: Boathouse 4 Summer Festival, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 10am. Free.Saturday 6: Battle Proms at Highclere Castle, Newbury. All Day. £37 per person, day ticket.Saturday 6: Jane Austen Tour with Coffee and Cake. Winchester Cathedral, Winchester. 10am. £12.50.Saturday 6: Newbury Music Competition. Come along and support the best local music, competing to win professional recording at Hogan Music. Corn Exchange Auditorium, Newbury. 7.30pm. £5 in advance, £8 on the door.Saturday 6: Never 42. 7 band members, they are dedicated musicians performing Funk-driven tunes. The Brook, Southampton. 8pm. £15 in advance, £17 on the door.Saturday 6: IceBreaker. Local Rock, Blues and Indie bands from Icebreaker & Pilot Promotions. Southsea, Portsmouth. 1-4pm. Free.Sunday 7: Jazz Sunday at Hinton Ampner, Alresford. 1pm, Free.Sunday 7: Romsey Farmers’ Market. Alma Road, Romsey. 10am–2pm. Free.Sunday 7: Simply Land Rover at Beaulieu, Brockenhurst. 10am–6pm. Free.Monday 8–12: Technical Summer School. Kings Theatre, Portsmouth. Times Vary. See here – http://kingsportsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/workshops-and-activities/technical-summer-school-1/ £160 inc fees.Monday 8–12: Big Band Summer

Alton. 10am–2pm. Free.Saturday 13: Falconry Sports Day at Hinton Ampner. Petersfield Road, Alresford. 11am–4pm. Free (admissions apply).Saturday 13: Much Ado About Nothing at The Vyne. Vyne Road, Basingstoke. 7pm. £19.Saturday 13: Sarisbury Green Horticultural Society 69th Annual Show. Sarisbury Green Community Centre, Sarisbury Green, Southampton. 2pm. 50p entry.Saturday 13–14: Portsmouth International Kite Festival. Southsea Common, Portsmouth. 10am–5pm. Free.Saturday 13: The Mighty Z Reggae Special. The Bandstand, Southsea, Portsmouth. 1pm–4pm. Free.Saturday 13: The Ultimate Emirates Spinnaker Tower Experience – Abseil 100m down. Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth. Times Vary, prices vary. Visit https://www.spinnakertower.co.uk/ to book.Saturday 13: Themed Baking Demonstration, Winchester City Mill, Winchester. 11am–3pm. Price TBC.Saturday 13: Umbrella Festival, Portsea, Portsmouth. 11am–4pm. Free.Sunday 14: Portsmouth Guided 3 mile Cycle Ride. Mountbatten to Cosham Park Cruise. Starting time TBC. Free.Sunday 14: Big Band School Performance. The Brook, Southampton. 3pm. On the door sale.Sunday 14: SS Shieldhall Dock Cruise. Eastern Docks, Southampton. 3pm–6pm. £27 per ticket, Concessions £10.Sunday 14: Vehicles Through the Ages at The Brickworks. Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum, Swanwick. 11am–4pm. £6, concessions £5.Sunday 14: Winchester Farmers’ Market, Middle Brook Street, Winchester. 9am–2pm. Free.Tuesday 16: Lunchtime performance by Claire Jones (harp). Winchester Cathedral, Winchester. 1pm-2pm. Admission is free, but a retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs.Tuesday 16: RSC Live: King Lear. Anthony Sher returns to play King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare. Kings Theatre, Southsea, Portsmouth. 7pm.

Stonemasons who took part in their recent carving competition at Winchester Cathedral Picture: Katharine Davies

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Tickets available at http://kingsportsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/.Tuesday 16: Summer Holiday Nature Detectives. Lepe Country Park, Beaulieu, Hampshire. 1pm–3pm. £4 per child.Tuesday 16: Winchester Ghost Walk. Royal Oak Passage, Winchester. 8.30–9.30pm. £6.Wednesday 17: Fireman Sam Visit at Finkley Down Farm, Andover. 11.15am, every hour until 3.15pm. Free. admission applies.Wednesday 17: The Lion King – Mask and Movement Workshop. The Lights, Andover. 9.30am. £10.Friday 19: The Simon and Garfunkel Story. The Brook, Southampton. 8pm. £16 in advance, £18 on the door.Friday 19: Sky Dining with Stephanie Moon. Emirates Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth. Time TBC. £80 per person.Friday 19: Murder Mystery Evening at the Langstone Hotel, Northney Road, Hayling Island, including three-course meal and entertainment. Time TBC. £30.Friday 19: SS Shieldhall, Bournemouth Air Festival. Eastern Docks, Gate 4. Southampton. 10am–7pm. £42 Adult. £10 Children.Saturday 20: SS Shieldhall, Bournemouth Air Festival. Eastern Docks, Gate 4. Southampton. 10am–7pm. £48 Adult. £20 Children.Saturday 20: Emsworth Farmers’ Market. South Street Car Park, Emsworth. 10am–1pm. Free.Saturday 20: Family Summers End Picnic at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. Jermyns Lane, Romsey. 6.15–9pm. £17.95 Adult. £10 Child.Saturday 20: Hampshire Pet Fair.

Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Portsmouth. 10am-4pm. £3 Adult, £2 Child.Saturday 20: Jazz Saturday at Hinton Ampner, Alresford. Time TBC, Free. Normal admission applies.Saturday 20: Bestival Bandstand Takeover. The Bandstand, Southsea, Portsmouth. 1pm–4pm. Free.Saturday 20: Record and CD Fair. The Lights, Andover. 10am–4pm. Free.Saturday 20: Maetloaf, Europe’s biggest tribute act to Meatloaf. The Brook, Southampton. 8pm. £12 in advance, £14 on the door.Saturday 20: Summer Pool Party, Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity, Christchurch. 1pm–6pm. £5.Saturday 20-21: Cheese and Chilli Festival, North Walls, Winchester. 10am–5pm. £5.Sunday 21: Family Olympics Day, Avon Tyrrell, Christchurch. 10.30am–3pm. £5.Sunday 21: Hampshire Farmers’ Market. Palmerstone Road, Southsea. 10am–4pm. Free.Sunday 21: Supercar Showdown at Beaulieu, National Motor Museum, Brockenhurst. 10am–6pm. Tickets available here: https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/beaulieu-supercar-weekend/tickets/Monday 22: Hampshire County Youth Centre, Nuffield Theatre, Southampton. Visit http://www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/2016-08-22 for all activities.Monday 22: Memory Cafe. A series of monthly meetings for people living with dementia and their carers. Corn Exchange, Newbury. 10.30am. Free.Monday 22–26: Kings Theatre Award Summer Arts School,

Portsmouth. 10am–4pm. Ages 11-16. Book tickets here: http://kingsportsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/workshops-and-activities/kings-theatre-arts-award-summer-school/Tuesday 23: Lunchtime performance by Nicola Hands (oboe/Cor Anglais). Winchester Cathedral, Winchester. 1pm–2pm. Admission is free, but a retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs.Tuesday 23– 25: Summer Forest School, Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle. 9am–3.30pm. £30 per child, per day.Tuesday 23– 25: A Tudor Wedding, Winchester City Mill, Winchester. 11.30am–2pm. Normal admission applies. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.Wednesday 24: England v Pakistan ODI 2016 at The Ageas Bowl, Botley Road, Southampton. 2pm start. £40 Adult, £15 Under 17.Wednesday 24–27: Guys and Dolls, RicNic. Community Event. Theatre Royal, Winchester. 7.30pm. £14, concessions £10.Thursday 25– 30: Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society Annual Exhibition. Festival Hall, Petersfield. Times vary. Free.Friday 26: The ZZ Tops – The ZZ Top Tribute Show. The Brook, Southampton. 8pm. £10 in advance, £12 on the door.Friday 26: WW1 Tour with Cream Tea. Winchester Cathedral, Winchester. 2pm. £12.50.Friday 26–28: Carfest South for BBC Children in Need. Laverstoke Farm, Basingstoke. Visit http://www.carfest.org/welcome/welcome-to-carfest-south for all information.

Friday 26–29: Fairthorne Family Festival, Fairthorne Manor, Southampton. Visit http://www.ymca-fg.org/for-families/fairthorne-manor-2/family-events-2/family-festival-2/ for all information.Saturday 27: Antique and Collectibles Market. Palmerstone Road, Southsea. 10am–4pm. Free.Saturday 27: The Riddle at Casino Royale – Murder Mystery Dining Event. Including a set three-course meal with coffee and chocolate. The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton. 7.30pm. £59 per person.Saturday 27–28: Victorious Festival. Southsea Seafront, Portsmouth. Times vary. £32.40 Adult, £7.56 Child.Saturday 27–29: Petersfield Summer Festival, Bank Holiday. The Square, Petersfield. Free.Sunday 28: Graze Festival. Hazeley Road, Winchester. Times vary. Tickets available at: http://www.grazefestival.com/tickets/Monday 29: Bank Holiday Organ Recital. A performance by George Castle, Assistant Director of Music at Winchester Cathedral. 4pm. £10, available from Cathedral Box Office.Monday 29–September 2: Summer Dance Week for Adults! New Greenham Arts Auditorium, Newbury. Age 19+. 7pm. £70 for the week.Monday 29–September 2: NCDC Summer Dance Week. New Greenham Auditorium, Newbury. Aged 9-18. 10am–4pm. £125 for 5 days. £94 if additional siblings booked in same transaction. Book here: http://cornexchangenew.com/events/info/ncdc-summer-dance-week-2016

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Performers for the #GenerationZ Annual Family Festival go through their paces at the Corn Exchange, Newbury

32 winchestertoday.co.uk the final word July 2016

CRICKET TESTn 1 Who famously took ‘the other wicket’ when Jim Laker amassed 19 wickets against the Australians at Old Trafford in 1956?n 2 Who is the player with the most number of ‘not outs’ in Test cricket?n 3 Who was unanimously voted in 2000 by judges at Wisden Cricket Almanack as ‘The Greatest Cricketer of the 20th Century’?n 4 Which two football clubs did Ian Botham turn out for in the 1970s and 1980s?n 5 Who founded Lord’s?

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1 Tony Lock; 2 Courtney Walsh (61 in 185 innings); 3 Sir Don Bradman; 4 Yeovil Town and Scunthorpe United; 5 Thomas Lord.

Safety lessonMP visits leading cricket business in Twyford

The city’s MP, Steve Brine, says he was bowled over when he visited the hazeley estate in Twyford recently as he met up with one of the world’s leading cricket helmet manufacturers.

Masuri’s helmets are used by hundreds of top cricketers across the globe. The company was founded in Cape Town in 1988 before making the UK its home for manufacturing and distribution.

Steve met managing director Sam Miller to learn more about Masuri’s Vision Series and Stemguard – a clip-on attachment which provides additional protection for the batsman. He also spoke in detail about the positives and the challenges of trading in the sub-continent, which is a huge cricketing marketplace.

Sam, who lives locally, said: “The Masuri brand continues to be a market leader and a favourite with both international and first-class players, despite the fact no player has ever been paid to wear the Masuri helmet.

“We pride ourselves on our helmets’ optimum levels of comfort and safety, and we can provide players with a product that boasts a state-of-the-art design and technology.

“We were delighted to invite Steve along to show him around and chat about various issues, including our very latest technology and our experiences of trading in different regions of the world.”

Steve said: “One of the best things about my job is visiting exciting businesses and seeing them grow and thrive.

Masuri are a world-renowned brand producing a product that is second to none, from a quiet part of Twyford. It was good to meet the team, learn a little about the business and explore some of the challenges they face as the company grows.”

Steve Brine and Sam Miller inspect an Australia helmet.Main image: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell bats in this year’s World Twenty20, wearing a Masuri helmet.

Amnesty for banned footballersThe hampshire Football Association has relaunched its Return to Football initiative on the back of euro 2016.

The local FA hope to encourage adult players who have been banned for more than 12 months to return to the game.

There are currently more than 3,500 suspended players – who have not paid fines, allowing them to return – in hampshire. In many cases, these outstanding monies

include additional fines which have been imposed for non-payment.

The initiative, which was first tried following the 2014 World Cup, will scrap these additional charges.

The original fines will remain in force and must be paid before any suspension is lifted.

The initiative will run until the end of August.

The FA said: “The adult 11v11 game has been in decline in recent years, and this initiative will be one

tool we will be using to encourage players to return to this format of the game to support local leagues and clubs.”

This amnesty does not apply to any players who were placed under general suspension during the 2015/16 season.

For further details, please contact the Hampshire FA’s Discipline Department on 01256 853000 or by email at [email protected]

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