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What’s inside...12-19 Community News

22 Local Solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney - Bells Solicitors of Romsey

24-28 Service with a Smile - Respect on the Road

30-31 Sports Feature

34-35 A new look for Bradbeers

38-41 Christmas Party Time

44-45 This Month’s Walk

48-55 Health & Wellbeing

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64-65 Whats On in your Area

Welcome to theNovember edition of your local Romsey and Wellow Gazette community magazine.The clocks have now gone back but as I am writing this welcome letter we are enjoying a really mild spell. I cannot bring myself to change my wardrobe as then I have accepted that the cold weather and winter are upon me.

November has two significant dates; 5th is Bonfire Night – please always remember the elderly and animals; and then the 11th which is Remembrance Day, a very poignant date on our calendar.

There are lots of interesting articles in this issue, and we cannot help but notice that we are galloping at a fast pace towards Christmas. There are lots of shops in Romsey that offer ideas for Christmas shopping. Every year I say I am going to start my shopping in September. Well it’s been and gone and did I make a start, but somehow I just cannot get into the swing of Christmas when the sun is shining and it’s warm.

Please continue to send in your articles for the Community News pages.

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I just remains for me to say have a good November take care in all you do.

AngelaThe Gazette Team

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The new club year for Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club has got off to a busy start, with two competitions in the first month.

Firstly there was the Print of the Year competition and in the advanced category the trophy went to ‘Observing the Desert Sunset’ by Stuart Bennett. The judge, Giles Barkley, said the image was well taken and he liked the recessive lighting. Second place went to Stephen Cooper for ‘Feldkirch, Austria, from the Castle’ and third place went to Stuart Bennett for ‘The Road’. Seals of Merit were awarded to Stuart, Margaret Cooper, Andrew Greenwood, Terry Jamieson and Roy Lambeth. In the primary category, Peter Wood’s image of Polperro in Cornwall was awarded first prize; the judge said he liked the finish that Peter had applied. Angela Lobley was awarded second place for ‘Smoke Break’ as well as third place for ‘Tired Climbers on Mont Blanc’. During a very successful evening, Angela was also awarded three Seals of Merit for other images; Peter also received a Seal of Merit and the fifth was awarded to Harry Borgerson.

The second competition was the Project Digital Image (PDI) of the Year trophy, judged by Paul Thackeray. In the primary category Angela Lobley had another very successful evening: her images ‘Hummingbird Hawk Moth’ (which the judged described as stunning), ‘Skynet’ and ‘Orchid’ won first, second and third places

respectively. Two Seals of Merit were awarded to Philip Clewer and other Seals of Merit were awarded to Chris Wenman and to Mike Wenman. In the advanced category the judge eventually chose ‘Anxious to Ride the Waves’ by Heath Gough-Holt for first prize.

VRCC Print of the year 2017 presentation: Left to right: Stuart Bennett (winner in advanced category), Peter Wood (winner in primary category), Giles Barkley (judge)

VRCC PDI of the year 2017 presentation - primary: Left to right: Paul Thackeray (judge), Angela Lobley (winner in primary category)

‘Polperro’ – Peter Wood – Print of the Year in primary category

‘Observing the Desert Sunset’ – Stuart Bennett – Print of the Year in advanced category

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New Pottery OpensPoppies Pottery spun its potters wheels this week as it opened for business. A fully equipped new pottery situated at Choice Plants at Timsbury near Romsey, the pottery offers workshops and group opportunities to create with clay whether on a potters wheel or hand building under the supervision of an expert potter.

“The pottery has started well, we are offering project focused workshops throughout the week for children, adults and groups. It’s a chance to be creative and learn new skills and experience the pleasure of working with clay,” said Maisie Jones the resident Potter. “There are fewer opportunities these days to experience the pleasure of pottery and this new facility is a real gain for the area. I hope to meet lots of children and adults really enjoying their time here finding how creative they can be. It’s just a lot of fun”.

Poppies Pottery is the latest enterprise to open at Choice Plants, joining a busy craft centre, cafe and homemade ice cream parlour.

There is a full programme of workshops and group bookings for adults and children at www.choiceplants.co.uk or telephone the pottery and craft centre 01794 368895 for details.

Paul said he loved the simplicity and pastel shades of the image. Heath also received a Seal of Merit for another of her images. Second place went to ‘The Exhibit’ by Malcolm Richardson and third place to ‘Causeway’ by Gerald Ponting. Two Seals of Merit were awarded to Julie Darby and to Steve Lobley and other Seals of Merit were awarded to Lynn Lambeth and Ian Whatmore.

Viewfinders meets most Tuesdays at the Jubilee Hall, New Road, Timsbury and new members, regardless of photographic experience, are always welcome. For more information, visit the club’s website at www.viewfinderscameraclub.org.uk or e-mail [email protected].

‘Hummingbird Hawk Moth’ – Angela Lobley – PDI of the Year in primary category

‘Anxious to Ride the Waves” – Heath Gough-Holt – PDI of the Year in advanced category

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Community NewsMusic in Romsey Concerts, Romsey Abbey, November – Christmas 2017FOR ALL THE CONCERTS BELOW THE TICKET PURCHASE INFORMATION IS: On-line: www.ticketsource.co.uk/musicinromsey or For tickets and enquiries contact Romsey Tourist Information Centre (Tel 01794 512987) or at the Abbey Door on the night.

Saturday 11 Nov – 7.30 pm ROMSEY CHORAL SOCIETY WITH THE WAVERLEY SINGERS VERDI: REQUIEM Reserved: £20 (Concessions) Unreserved £14

Sunday 3 December – 7.30 pm MESSIAH BY CANDLELIGHT The Hanover Band and Chorus Reserved: £35, £30, £25 (Concessions) Unreserved £15

Friday 15 December – 6.30 pm GIFT OF SIGHT CAROL CONCERT – AURUM VOCALE A selection of Christmas Music including traditional and modern carols. Reserved: £35, £30 Unreserved £25

Friday 22 December – 7.30 pm A FEAST OF CHRISTMAS MUCIC – ROMSEY SINGERS Carols for choir and audience Tickets in advance: Reserved £16, £14 (Concessions) Unreserved £12 Tickets on the door: Reserved £18, £16 (Concessions) Unreserved £14

Charity Fundraising Concert

A Feast of Flutes Charity Concert, hosted by local flute trio, Flute Roots, raised £700 for Pancreatic Cancer UK on Sunday at Romsey’s Lantern Theatre. The concert was attended by over 100 people and included a great variety of music, from jazz to romantic to contemporary, even including some audience participation.

The inspiration for putting on this concert came from Flute Roots’ former flute teacher, Robin Soldan, who is trekking through the Grand Canyon in October to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK in memory of his late partner, Marjorie. Carrie Hensel, event organiser said, “Robin is recognised nationally and internationally as a top flautist, quality teacher and author of books for aspiring flautists. His students in Hampshire in the 1980s and 1990s were most fortunate to have benefitted from his teaching. Many of these attended on Sunday and it was lovely to see and hear them all playing in the concert together once again. The day was real fun, with flute choirs coming together performing to such a high standard in the concert.”

The next Hampshire Flute Day will be on Saturday 25 November. More details available from www.fluteday.co.uk.

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Community NewsBroughton Firework Event – Sunday 5th NovemberBroughton's fantastic annual family firework event will once again take place on 5th November with a children's torch procession leaving The Square (by the Greyhound pub) at 6.30pm. The procession will then make its way to the sportsfield in Buckholt Road where the bonfire will be lit at approximately 6.45pm. The firework display will commence around 7.30pm and lasts about 20 minutes.

Free parking adjacent to the cemetery/allotments (off Salisbury Road – please follow signs). Refreshments, hot food and merchandise for sale. Licensed bar. Tickets available on the gate and entry is £6.00 for adults and £5.00 for concessions and children.

Veterans Bereavement Support Service

The Veterans Bereavement Support Service has recently moved into the centre of Romsey and now shares offices with Carers Together at 9 Love Lane. Romsey. We have also recently won several national awards for our work with Veterans and their families.

Shortly we will be opening a meeting point for all those who have served in the Armed Forces over the years as a point of social interaction with tea and cake twice a month in the first instance and we are also offering a free counselling and support service for those who struggle with bereavement and loss.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with our ongoing work locally and especially administration support, befrienders, fundraisers and we are also looking for a Treasurer.

Please feel free to call in for a chat at our office at 9 Love Lane, Romsey, we are there Monday to Friday 11am - 230pm, or call 01794 513177.

Free cooking demos at Elliotts Living SpacesNeed some inspiration in the kitchen? Want to become a cookaholic in time for Christmas?

Head down to the Elliotts Living Spaces showroom in Romsey on Wednesday 15th November for live cookery demonstrations by NEFF. As well as getting to sample yummy dishes, you’ll also get to see the NEFF Slide&Hide® oven in action – as made famous by the Great British Bake Off! Attendees will also have the chance to win a Neff goody bag, containing a hardback cookery book and apron.

The demos are free to attend and will run throughout the day from 10am – 4pm, so people are encouraged to pop in and out as they please. You can RSVP to [email protected].

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Community NewsMeet the Test Valley Business Awards 2017 winnersMeet the winners of the 2017 Test Valley Business Awards…

Culminating in a lavish Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony at the Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop, in September, the Test Valley Business Awards saw some of the area’s most successful businesses come together for good food, informal networking, and plenty of celebrations.

Guided by Master of Ceremonies Steve Randall, and entertained by Guest Speaker Rev. Richard Coles, 170 guests representing businesses from across the region, were poised to discover which of the Awards’ deserving finalists were announced the winners for 2017.

From over 170 entries this year, 18 businesses were successfully shortlisted across 6 categories; but there could only be 6 winners…

The winners of the Test Valley Business Awards 2017 are:

• Doing Business Locally Award – sponsored by Taylored IT Winner – Braishfield Pantry Community Shop & Café Highly Commended – The White Hart, Andover La Di Da Interiors

• Apprentice Employer of the Year – sponsored by Andover College Winner – Test Valley Borough Council Highly Commended – UCPS Learning Ltd. Preformed Line Products (GB) Ltd.

• Innovation & Technology Award – sponsored by the University of Southampton Science Park Winner – CoolLED Ltd. Highly Commended – 270 Vision Ltd. Circuitworx

• New Business of the Year Award – sponsored by Test Valley Borough Council Winner – Rosebourne Highly Commended – Wathen Marine Catering Equipment Services Ltd. UCPS Learning Ltd.

• Small Business of the Year Award – sponsored by Wilkins Kennedy Winner – Active Staff Ltd. Highly Commended – UCPS Learning Ltd. Orchid Furniture

• The Brenda Locke Award for Women in Business – sponsored by Phoenix Transconnect Winner – Victoria Thorp, The Queen Charlotte Inn Highly Commended – Sarah Robinson, Oaktree Business Management Rhonda Smith, Minerva Health & Care Communications



Community NewsRichard Rowles of Phoenix Transconnect, and Gold Sponsor of The Brenda Locke Award for Women in Business, said of the Awards: "My congratulations to all 6 winners of the Test Valley Business Awards 2017. Each is a credit to local business, and to the Test Valley! Joining the Awards this year as a Gold Sponsor has been a valuable experience, and it was a pleasure to be involved."

As well as celebrating local business achievements, every year, the Awards also recognises the importance of supporting local causes and charitable organisations. This year, choosing The Museum of Army Flying as charity of the year, attendees were given the chance to hear more about the Museum’s current programme ‘Project Eagle’, whilst raising over £800 for this worthy cause.

Now in its 13th year, the Test Valley Business Awards – run by a steering group of volunteers – has become a well-established platform to promote businesses excellence and especially to shine a light on the many new and small innovative businesses operating out of sight. It is a great way to enable smaller enterprises to gain the recognition and exposure to grow.

Information about the night; including winners, and photos of the event, can be found on the Test Valley Business Awards website, at: www.tvbawards.org.uk.

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1st Birthday CelebrationsGreenbuttercup CIC, in conjunction with Romsey Dementia Action Group (ROMDAG), have now been running their ‘Arts & Crafts’ sessions for people living with Dementia and their carers for one year. The sessions were first promoted at Demfest last September and they began shortly afterwards. What started as a trial, has now become a regular event. Participants have enjoyed trying out a wide range of crafts throughout the year, including: papercraft, painting, printing, clay, glass painting, weaving, card-making and mosaics. They have had their work displayed at Romsey’s

‘Inside Out Art Trail’ and in the Abbey United Reformed Church during Romsey Festival, and their painted glass tealight holders were sold in aid of funds at a Charities Fair earlier this year.

The importance of this venture has been acknowledged by many, and financial support for the last year has come from: Test Valley Arts Foundation; Romsey Town Council; Romsey, Chandler’s Ford & District Round Table; and private donations – for which we are very thankful. Participants are

charged £3 per person to attend, but it will be necessary to continue to fundraise in order to ensure these sessions continue.

Members of Greenbuttercup CIC and group regulars were joined on Friday, October 6th by some distinguished guests to help them celebrate the group’s first birthday.

The Mayor of Test Valley Cllr Carl Borg-Neal and his Mayoress Mrs Maria Neal; the Deputy Mayor of Romsey Cllr Dorothy Baverstock; the Chair and Vice-Chair of RAODS (Romsey Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society) Neil Gwynne and Barry Young; Andover MIND’s new Dementia Adviser for Romsey Jo Frost; ROMDAG’s Ian Bradford; and the Former Mayor of Romsey Cllr John Parker and his wife Mrs Tessa Parker, were welcomed with coffee and cake. They were thanked for their support of ROMDAG’s activities, and especially in helping to make the ‘Arts & Crafts’ sessions a success. The guests were then invited to see what the group were making, and some even joined in! As it was October, the group were enjoying themselves making Halloween Masks – both beautiful and frightful - and some of the creations you certainly wouldn’t have wanted to meet on a dark night!

The ‘Arts & Crafts’ fun sessions usually take place on the first Friday of the month from 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Green Room at the Plaza Theatre in Romsey (by kind permission

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of RAODS). However, there are occasions when the date has to change, if something is already booked at the Theatre. No experience is necessary, and all tuition and materials are provided along with drinks and biscuits. At each session, there is a ‘have-a-go’ session, and the programme for the final two sessions of the year is as follows:

Friday, November 3rd – Making Collages

Friday, December 15th – Christmas Crafts and Mince Pies (please note the date)

If you know someone who may enjoy this, they are welcome to come along and try us out for free. There is parking behind the theatre, and entry is by the side door up the accessible ramp.

For further information, please contact [email protected] or 01794 501605, or just turn up at one of our sessions.

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Local solicitor defends lasting powers of attorneyLocal solicitor Lindsay Taylor from Bells Solicitors based in Romsey has defended lasting powers of attorney (LPA) after Denzil Lush, the former Senior Judge of the Court of Protection, warned they may leave elderly people open to abuse.

An LPA is a powerful legal document that allows a person to appoint trusted individuals to make important decisions about care and finances on their behalf, in the event of a loss of mental capacity through an accident or illness such as dementia.

In the foreword to a new book on the subject, Mr Lush raised concerns about the “lack of transparency” in how appointed attorneys manage older people’s finances. The former judge went on to criticise the Ministry of Justice as being “disingenuous” in its promotion of the legal document.

However, Lindsay Taylor – a member of national organisation Solicitors for the Elderly – said LPAs are effective safeguards when created responsibly: “Senior Judge Lush’s comments have given rise to fears that LPAs are a direct avenue for financial abuse. However, his comments must be put into context, as his 20-year career at the Court of Protection will have presented him with the very worst cases of financial abuse.

“An LPA can be a positive and effective legal tool, which ensures your wishes are respected should you

ever lose capacity. Senior Judge Lush’s comments should highlight the clear need for professional advice when considering powerful legal documents of this nature.”

Top tips on drafting a lasting power of attorney• Plan early whilst you have capacity • Choose your attorneys carefully • Consider appointing a professional • Think about the different circumstances that may

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Bells Solicitors can offer advice in Private Client, Property and Matrimonial Matters. The office opens six days a week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm and Saturday 9am – 12pm (Saturdays by appointment only) and home and hospital appointments can be arranged where appropriate. If you are worried about your Will, financial or health arrangements, why not arrange a consultation? Our professional service is right on your doorstep.

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15 – 24 year olds tragically represent the highest number of driver/passenger fatalities on our roads, with Road Traffic Collisions being the highest non-illness killer of young people. This is why the Hampshire FA is working with Project Pictogram to promote safer road use. Just as weekly coaching gives our young players the correct attitude and skills to play football, a club’s culture around safe travel can provide an invaluable role model.Project Pictogram, which is endorsed by all leading Road Safety Organisations, promotes ‘3 Simple Habits’:

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1. Keep SPEED Safe & Legal Braking distances increase massively with just a small increase in speed; as does impact energy in the event of a collision. As an experienced driver you may be able to drive ‘fast’ - the 17 year old newly qualified driver who tries to emulate the driving you have role modelled may not. Inappropriate speed is one of the commonly reoccurring ‘Fatal

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2. Keep your DISTANCE Many matches require early morning starts when roads are often cold or wet. Braking distances increase massively on cold (below +7 degrees C) or wet roads, which is why the Highway Code’s Rule 126 recommends doubling the following distance of, “Only a fool breaks the 2 second rule”. Tail gating is an aggressive driving trait which is highly distracting and shows no respect for other road users. Rear-end-shunts are the most common type of collision due to this poor driving technique. Travelling in convoy has been shown to increase the risk of collision so it is usually best to follow your own sat nav to the game.

3. Keep Eyes-on-the-Road (avoid Driver Distractions) Driver Distractions are one of the largest contributing factors to RTCs. This is an area where good role modelling can help prepare young players to be safe passengers and safe drivers long before they are old enough to drive. It can also help them to be safer pedestrians and cyclists too.

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It is illegal to Smoke in a vehicle with anyone under the age of 18, to protect children and young people from the dangers of second-hand passive smoking. Smoking and e-cigarette Vaping at the wheel also poses an immediate danger to health in the form of Distracted Driving, removing eyes and mind from the road, and hands from the wheel. Similarly, drinking Coffee, etc, at the wheel is also highly distracting, occupying eyes, hands and mind. Spilling hot coffee or dropping a

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cigarette into your lap is clearly going to impact your ability to drive safely! While coffee drinking at the wheel has become common place in the UK, make no mistake, it is highly dangerous. An inexperienced 17 year old driver trying to multi-task at the wheel is destined to end in a wholly avoidable tragedy.

Passenger Behaviour can also be highly distracting to a driver. If a ‘rowdy celebration’ of success becomes the in-car tradition on the way home from a game, this ritual will be continued when players turn 17 and start transporting their 15/16 year old team mates independently. Help young players understand the vital role they play as passengers in a car’s safety by not distracting their driver.

Role modelling safe driver/passenger behaviours is one of the best things coaches and supporter transporters can do each week to help prepare young

players for the highest risk phase of their driving lives: 15 – 24 years old.

Seat Belts of the correct type for the young person’s age and height are a legal requirement and essential to safe travel. The law requires all children travelling in the front or rear seat of any car, van, or goods vehicle to use the correct child seat until they are either 135cm in height or 12 years old (whichever they reach first). After this they must use an adult seat belt. NEVER transport anyone without a seat belt, even for the shortest distances – the consequences in a collision are horrific.

Alcohol & Drugs have no place on the touch-line or when driving. The culture a club sets around this area is key to forming the attitudes young players hold when they become 18 – a time when both alcohol and driving are new to them.

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If Club House celebrations/socials are planned for older players make sure they understand the importance of safe travel plans before the event: nominated driver, taxi, etc. Don’t turn a blind eye to drink/drug driving, have the conversation or take the intervention before a tragedy occurs. Also remember that drunk passengers can be highly distracting to a driver.

With early morning starts for many games, ‘The Morning After’ Drink Driving is a real risk. As a rough guide, a healthy body takes one hour to process one unit of alcohol. A pint of beer, double measure spirit (50ml), or large glass of wine (250ml) will all typically have around 2.5 units of alcohol. Plan accordingly if you are drinking the night before. Personal breath test analysers are available to enable you to check.

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Romsey Town Youth Football ClubRomsey Town Youth Football Club now has a growing girls section and our Under 13 Girls are seeking new players to supplement their existing squad for this season which commenced in September. This team has been together for two full seasons and established a firm base from which to build over the next few years.

We play in the Winchester and District Girls Football League on Saturday mornings with home matches generally being in Romsey and away matches in Winchester or the Southampton area. The Club provide team strip and there is weekly training at Mountbatten School during the season including sessions with a Saints coach.

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Romsey Rugby ClubRomsey Rugby Club did the town proud by responding to the season’s opening weekend loss to Locksheath with an emphatic win over title rivals Fawley.

Buoyed by their own victory in week one of the Hampshire 2 season, the visitors came to Romsey with ambition and confidence and looking to pick a fight.

“The lads trained well during the week,” remarks the club captain, Dan Penn Newman. “The guys took the loss to Locksheath on the chin and there was a real purpose at the Thursday night training session and this followed seamlessly through to the performance on Saturday.”

This positive attitude lead to positive play and the Romsey forward pack put their Fawley counterparts under massive pressure which resulted in early tries for Alex Hill and a first Dan Penn Newman.

Notable performances from Aaron Gallagher, Matt Easton and veteran war horse Ian Thomas in the front row gave Romsey a rock steady base to work from.

Two further tries came from Captain Dan, Henry Ashton scored a brace whilst PJ Bowden and Rob Heighway both scored late on to seal the 54 v 18 victory.

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A new look for Bradbeers by Eleanor Riches

Great changes have taken place at Bradbeers over the past few weeks, especially the Ladies Fashion Department; a new beautiful tiled floor and a total new layout. Take the lift or escalator to the first floor. Ladies, you are greeted by an array of beautiful clothing by Masai, Dash, Phase Eight, Betty Barclay, Precis, Joseph Ribkoff, Gerry Weber, Sahara, White Stuff, Olsen, Soyaconcept, Wallis, Barbour, Joules, Sea Salt and many, many more. It is a delight to wander and take in all the colours and designs available to you… all you have to do is decide where to start!

The Cookshop Department is stocked with everything you need to make your time spent in the kitchen enjoyable; colourful pots and pans, baking tins by Stellar of every shape and size, beautiful china to enhance any table including Royal Doulton, Portmeirion, together with top quality cutlery with knives by Global, also glassware, and every gadget you can think of including an extensive range of Dyson, Smeg, Prestige, Brobantia and Joseph Joseph. Special lines are always on

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They also have a very well stocked Haberdashery Department.

Ladies handbags in all the latest colours, designs and sizes by Radley, Valentino and Tula, also beautiful jewellery to include Swarovski, Thomas Sabo and Chamilia.

We must not forget the Menswear Department, with a wide range of brand names; Ben Sherman, Camel, Barbour, Superdry, Crew, Penguin, Claudio Lugi and Olymph. Beautiful shirts for both day wear and casual and matching ties and socks. Outdoor coats both formal and casual. Sweaters in the latest colours.

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An award winning Lingerie Department with a personal fitting service. This department also has a selection of swimwear and nightwear.

Bradbeers’ Ladies’ and Men’s Departments have something for every age group.

A wedding outfit from Jacques Vert or Phase Eight and then a hat or fascinator, and to finish off the outfit with shoes and bag. Which brings me onto the shoe department; Gabor, Van Dal, Moda in Pelle and many more.

At Bradbeers you can buy everything you need.

It is always worth looking in the store before going into town as you will be surprised just how much there is available to you. Bradbeers offer great customer service which makes you feel that little bit extra special… and we all need that at sometime in our lives.

Bradbeers have special offers all year, not just at sale times.

I always enjoy shopping in Bradbeers and have never been disappointed with any item I have ever purchased, and the very rare occasion that I have needed to exchange my purchase it has never been a problem with either a straight exchange or a refund.

Why not take a trip to Bradbeers of Romsey and have a good look round. If you have never been before, take my word for it, you will not be disappointed. Their prices represent very good value for money and are equivalent to major high street prices.

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This month’s walk returns to the core of the Test Valley as is starts from The Malthouse, Stockbridge Road,

Timsbury, SO51 0NG (photo 1), where there is ample parking and a warm welcome at the finish of the outing.

The distance of this walk is a ‘short’ 4 miles which is not too taxing, but being across plenty of clay soil, the paths tend to get greasy, so allow 65 to 70 minutes to complete the circuit.

Leaving the car we need to cross the fast flowing Stockbridge Road with great care, to the opposite path and turn right for a mere 100 metres, then turn left through a gate and proceed right at 45 degrees across a field. This is a well trodden path which shortly meets another path where we turn left and weave our way between fences and woods. Before long we cross a stile and move up hill through some long grass to a fresh gate and appear opposite the entrance to Michelmersh Brickworks.

This brick plant has played an important role in the commerce of the area since it first opened in 1842. Now capable of producing up to 72 million clay bricks per year, as well as quality clay roof tiles. Michelmersh Brick has been awarded a fistful of honours within the building and design industry over many years.

Continuing the walk we turn left along the road, past the offices, proceeding 150 metres down the road (past a bottle bank) and then taking the first right turn into the brick yard stock road. Very soon a footpath sign confirms our progress and once again a turn to the left at the relevant sign stops our progress into their yard as we sweep away through the woods. This path crosses a works track with two gates to warn us of the pending traffic (photo 2) then into an open field which affords great views across to the West into Hampshire and beyond. There is a slight climb along the right side of this field, then through two gates, which bring us out on a local road, Staff Road.

We turn right and again left after 50 metres to walk a switchback of a road up to Mesh Road then directly across to the footpath

This month’s Walk:Walking through history in Michelmersh

by Malcolm Price

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and beside the thatched cottage (photo 3) before passing through a gate and turning sharp right up the right hand of the field.

As we climb, the field joins a stile that we cross and once again climb the narrow path towards Michelmersh Church that is the destination over a stile on the right. This church is a Grade II listed building that can trace its history back to the 12th century and with the iconic wooden tower is well worth a visit (photo 4).

Resuming the walk we must aim to the tiny gate on the right hand of the churchyard which leads us into an open field and the start of our sojourn along the well mentioned Monarch’s Way. Over the far side the stile leads us through woods then gradually opens up onto a grassy road and all with a gentle downhill, passing beside a large metal gate and onto a road where we turn right into Manor Farm Lane which zig zags down to a staggered crossroad.

At this point we should be heading directly across and downhill into New Road, which effectively means a dogleg left then right into the next road. Regretably there is no footpath on this section, but the road is wide and there is much grass verge beside the road to ensure safe passage.

This final stretch of around 500 metres needs a good eye to pick out the Southern Water Board site on the right which immediately precedes the footpath, which has a fine palm tree on the corner (photo 5).

We turn right here for only 100 metres before the path opens out on the left between fence and hedge, whereupon we turn left again and aim downhill through the field which takes us back to the starting gate and the crossing of Stockbridge Road and a return to the patiently waiting car.

Suitable refreshment is naturally available within The Malthouse.

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3. It’s fun! Dance is not about ‘pumping iron’ – it is, in my opinion, the best form of exercise as you are moving every part of your body, all the time. We run through between 10 – 15 routines a class, pretty much non-stop, (I keep chat to before and after class!) and I can vouch for the physical benefits of Zumba - having stayed at size 8/10 since I started 10 years ago!

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I currently run classes on Tuesdays 7.30pm at King’s Somborne Village Hall and Thursdays 6.30pm at Hursley’s John Keble Primary School Hall; and in future I would love to do ‘pop up classes’ in villages where there is currently no Zumba! If you would like a class (one off or otherwise) at your village, 2nd/3rd Wednesday of the month, let me know! Next one is Nov 15th 8pm at Braishfield Village Hall. Please book a place in advance.

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Health & WellbeingThe Gazette’s Beauty Editor talks to Dorthe Thomas, Andover’s Anti-Ageing Skincare Specialist, to reveal her facial secrets and the best treatments available for facial rejuvenation.

Let me start by saying that I may have tried some non-invasive facial enhancements and for the most part, they delivered immediate results. However, I can’t shake this niggling feeling that Botox and Fillers are not really for me. Simply put, I don’t love the long-term effects of these on myself – or others.

Which is why I just had to seek out the one and only Dorthe Thomas, an Andover based “Super Facialist” whose High Street Spa recently won Gold at the British Hair & Beauty Awards. Ahead of her time, Dorthe has been collaborating for years with cutting edge Anti-Ageing brands such as Cryosthetics, to deliver non-invasive treatments that really work for her clients.

Dorthe looks at the skin holistically and observes that “most of us need to exercise 3 to 4 times a week to keep our body’s skin toned and tight and the same applies to our face.”

Dorthe’s facials will often start with a lymphatic drainage massage to detoxify your skin at a deep level. “Ageing well is about strengthening the connective tissues that are the framework beneath the skin that results in a fuller face and lifted skin,” Dorthe explains, adding that regular facial massage is one of the best ways to strengthen the connective tissue for optimum elasticity.

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as you grow older. Today my clients demand more from their treatments; long gone are the days when they were content with receiving a facial that made them feel relaxed and glowing just for that one day. Now, and rightly so, they expect results that last.”Collagen-inducing treatments are her tried and tested approach for clients wanting more youthful looking skin. “When we’re young, our bodies naturally produce this protein in abundance, hence why skin appears firm, supple and smooth. However as we age, our collagen production begins to deplete and as a result skin becomes gradually looser, giving way to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sagging.”

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Microneedling, also known as Dermal Rollering involves causing a controlled injury to the skin as a way of effectively tricking the skin into repairing itself. The treatment involves rolling very fine needles over the target area and piercing the skin’s surface. Following this regulated injury, the skin’s healing process kicks into action, thus stimulating the

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Health and Wellness!What is meant by health and wellness and how many of us feel ‘healthy’ or ‘well’ most of the time?

Health can be defined variously, but the World Health Organisation defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. It has also been defined as the ability of an individual to adapt and self-manage in the face of changes that are physical, social, mental or psychological.

Wellness, simply put, is the state of being healthy in both mind and body, especially as the result of deliberate effort, and is also an approach to healthcare that emphasises preventing illness and prolonging quality of life as opposed to treating diseases. Some elements of wellness are universal and some are personal according to the individual.

Thus, health and wellness can be expressed as an active process of making conscious decisions to make choices that promote health and well-being. That means making choices as demonstrated by choosing to eat a healthy nutritious diet, to be physically fit and active, to choose healthy activities for both body AND mind and to live a balanced life.

A body that is well means feeling full of energy and ready to live each day because you have a body that is fit and strong, that sleeps well, that is well fed with nutrient-rich, body-repairing foods. An unwell body is the opposite. Each day is an effort – sleep quality is poor, various ailments and conditions ranging from major to minor plague a person who does not have wellness. Overweight and unfit are the obvious outward signs, but internally the body is struggling to cope – the heart is working inefficiently to pump oxygen around the body and the entire body is showing the lack of care.

Achieving wellness can be so difficult for the overweight and unfit because an unwell body is a body that isn’t going to be motivated to get up and move, because carrying several excess stones and struggling to breathe motivates a person not to move. A body that is nutritionally deprived and oxygen deprived is not geared to move. A body that has very little lean muscle mass, poor cardiovascular endurance and metabolic activation finds it very difficult to get up and move. Why would an unwell body feel like going for a run or doing any kind of exercise? It wouldn’t, and so it’s a downward spiral that is so hard to turn around.

A state of wellness is what everybody would like to have if it could be handed to them, but the only way to achieve it is to take in oxygen and to start the body repairing internally. Success is hard to find because people expect to see immediate change and they focus on the scales and their outward appearance and so starve themselves on a faddy diet or try to follow an activity that they can’t sustain and are doomed to failure from the outset. Reduced calorie dieting is negative and doesn’t work long-term. Dieting makes you weaker, fatter, more unwell and not motivated to do anything, then when you try to add torturous exercise to starvation, it’s only a matter of time until you cave in and rebound back to over-eating and apathy. Changing your daily diet to one of eating real foods gives you results that are sustainable, positive

and are also immediate with the difference in vitality; you feel less like rubbish when you don’t eat rubbish.

The results of fitness, (aerobic exercise, working in oxygen), are immediate. As soon as you begin to do it, you have a bit more energy. Oxygen equals energy and life. Your heart pumps faster, carrying oxygenated blood to every cell and muscle in your body and you feel better. Start gradually with a little bit of walking, swimming, cycling, dancing or whatever form of movement appeals and you’ll have more energy/oxygen than you had yesterday, which is an immediate result. The results of building lean muscle mass are immediate as you noticeably build a bit more strength and energy every time you do it, so weight-training is vital for daily strength and doing that consistently means that you also start using up fat stores.

An unwell, high-fat, processed, inactive, bad choice, poor quality lifestyle habit can be turned around in just 30 to 60 minutes a day, taking a day at a time. You will feel better, have more energy, sleep well and feel empowered. All the internally-generated motivation you’ll ever need will be there when you start doing well things on a regular basis for the rest of your life. Healthy, slim people stay that way because they live that way. Wellness really works. Nutrient-rich food works. Movement in the form of any aerobic activity (oxygen = breathing a bit harder than normal) works. Choosing well works.

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1st MAY MARTIN – MUCH MORE THAN THE SEWING BEE – May became a national name with the popular TV programme The Great British Sewing Bee. She has 40 years of dressmaking expertise in a varied career of teaching, demonstrations and undertaking needlework commissions. May will share her passion and expertise in all things to do with sewing. Venue King John’s House and Heritage Centre. Time 10.30am. Price £2. Contact Tel 01794 512200. Pre booking recommended through Ticketsource, via King John’s House Website, by email [email protected], phone or in person. http://www.kingjohnshouse.org.uk/

3rd FIREWORK PARTY AT THE AGEAS BOWL - Enjoy a night of fabulous Fireworks and funfair, with Heart radio providing music, entertainment and competitions. Venue: The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Time: 6pm Firework Display 7.30pm. Price: Adult £10, Under 17’s £6, Under 5’s go FREE Family Ticket £26 (Need a Ticket to gain access). Contact: 0844 8471863

4th WELLOW SCHOOL ROMSEY FIREWORK DISPLAY - Space themed with fireworks set to music and Bonfire. A BBQ, refreshments, sparklers and glow sticks will be available to purchase on the night. Venue Wellow School. Time Gates open at 5.30pm and the firework display will take place at 7pm. Price Family £20 in

advance £25 on the gate Adult £10 OAP £5 Tickets on sale from Wellow School Office, Nobles and Country Consumables plus Wellow Post office. For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/wellowsa/

4th MAYFLOWER PARK FIREWORKS - All the fun of the fair followed by a fantastic organised display with all money raised goes to local charities in Southampton who desperately need help. Venue: Mayflower Park, Town Quay Road. Time: 2pm. Firework Display starts 7.45pm. Price: Adult £6 Child £4 Under 5’s FREE. www.mayflowerparkfireworks.co.uk

5th TOTTON & ELING CRICKET CLUB’S ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY. Come along and enjoy our spectacular show this year set to music! Inside & outside Bars, Hog Roast & BBQ, Hot refreshments and a DJ After Party! Time 6pm. Price £5.50 per person before the event and £7 on the day. Family £17 and £20 on the day (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) Contact: 02380 862143 www.teccevents.co.uk

11th VERDI’S REQUIEM - Romsey Choral Society is delighted to be collaborating with Guildford’s Waverley Singers to perform the operatic and stirringly dramatic Verdi’s Requiem in the stunning acoustic of Romsey Abbey. An evocative, musical commemoration for Romsey Choral Society’s annual Remembrance Day concert. Venue Romsey Abbey, SO51 8EN. Time 7.30pm. Admission £20 (and £14 unreserved) half price for children/

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The Ampfield Market ( Established 2000) The Ampfield Market is now celebrating it’s 16th successful year. The Market is always on the first Saturday of the month excluding January,

February, July and August which are holiday months. It takes place in Ampfield Village Hall between 10am and 12 noon. Parking and admission are free. There are many top quality food and craft tables to browse, delicious fresh coffee and homemade cakes are served all morning. All the funds raised support the Village Hall and all the help we receive is voluntary. Our Market has a great reputation and we

look forward to welcoming you soon. If you would like to rent a table for a morning, please call Julie (02380 254587) for more information.

The Catch Up Cafe’ and IT Support Service - Ampfield Village Hall The Catch Up Cafe’ takes place in the new Ampfield Village Hall annexe every Thursday morning between 9.30am and 11.30am. Delicious fresh coffee, a selection of home made cakes and a warm welcome awaits you! We provide a warm, friendly venue to meet friends and

keep in touch during the grey winter months. All the proceeds of our Cafe’ support the Village Hall and all the help is voluntary. Our customers can now enjoy free WiFi. The IT Support Service runs along side the Cafe’ on Thursday mornings. If you would like some expert

help or advice for your Tablet, Laptop, phone or PC then come along to the Committee Room. This Service is free but a donation to Village Hall Funds would be most welcome. For more information, please call Julie on 02380 254 587

Ampfield Bridge Club meets every Tuesday evening in Ampfield Village Hall at 6.45pm for play to commence at 7.00pm. New members will be made to feel very welcome. Please contact Janet by email [email protected]

The Romsey Abbey Baby and Toddler Group meet in the Abbey Church Rooms on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 11am during term time. These sessions are free but donations gratefully received.

Every Tuesday Evening Wellow Village Hall – 8.15pm-10.15pm – More players needed call Ena on 01794 323264. Come and join us.

Community Coffee Morning – Thursdays 10.30am–12.00pm Free Homemade cakes & coffee at Abbotswood Court, Minchin Road, Romsey SO51 0BL

Enjoy a chat with residents, old friends and neighbours.

Forget me not Café - Venue Abbotswood Court. Time 2.30pm -4pm. Contact 01794 528700. Last Thursday every month.

Dementia Friends Information Session – Venue Abbotswood Court. Time 4pm -5pm. Contact 01794 528700. Last Thursday every month.

Knit And Natter Club at West Wellow village hall on Friday afternoons 2pm-4pm Anyone can come along. It is £2.00 per meeting to include cake, biscuits, tea or coffee.

Coffee mornings Wellow Methodist Church – held every 3rd Wednesday of each month, 11am-1pm

Romsey Companions – Alternate Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm – Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey, SO51 8GL

Romsey Tuesday Luncheon Club – Every Tuesday, 11am-1pm – Age Concern Centre, 24 Linden Road, Romsey, SO51 8DB

Romsey Weekend Club (name tbc – it may be changing) Every Saturday, 10.30am-12.30pm. Age Concern Hall, 24 Linden Road, Romsey, SO51 8DB

Friday Coffee Stop 10.00am – 12.00 noon each Friday – at Romsey Methodist Church, The Hundred, Romsey.

Romsey Quaker Meeting on the second Sunday of every month at 10:45 and the fourth Sunday of every month at 5.00pmat Carers Together, 9 Love Lane, Romsey. All welcome. More information: [email protected]

Wellow Ladies Badminton Club – Every Tuesday Evening Wellow Village Hall, 8.15pm - 10.15pm.More players needed, call Ena on 01794 323264… Come and join us!

Cameo at Romsey - Meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month Venue Crosfield Hall, Romsey Time 10.30amFor more information contact Muriel Catchlove on 01794 523966

Jane Austen Book Club – Join us for our monthly, informal discussions about the major novels of Jane Austen. Subscription costs £6 per meeting or £30 for a total payment. 19 October – Sense and Sensibility; 23 November - Pride and Prejudice; 14 December – Mansfield Park;

25 January – Emma; 22 February - Persuasion

students. Tickets from Romsey Heritage & Visitors Centre – Tel: 01794 512987 or buy on the door. Contact: Kaarina Manzur, Publicity Mgr. Mobile 07780 6823

11th JOHN KIRKPATRICK - This is a heart-warming show, with occasional poignant moments in amongst the jolly choruses, celebrating the comradeship and spirit that allowed those previous generations to Keep Smiling Through. Venue Hanger Farm Arts Centre. Time 7.30pm. Price £14 Concession £12. Contact 02380 667683

17th STOCKBRIDGE COMMUNITY CINEMA SHOWING A MAN CALLED OVE (Cert 15). Venue Stockbridge Town Hall. Time 7.30pm Doors open 30 minutes before the start time. Price £5.00 available in Stockbridge from Garden Inn and John Robinson or online via www.stockbridgecinema.org.uk

17th -18th NOMADS AMATEUR DRAMATICS GROUP PRESENTS ‘’THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS” - The show features a magical story, Christmas songs and an opportunity to sing along. It’s suitable for all ages. Tickets are £7.50 and include a buffet meal in the interval. Venue Woodley Village Hall, Romsey, SO51 7NY. Time 7.30pm. Price £7.50 and include a buffet meal in the interval.. To purchase tickets customers should either call Brian on 01794 513860 or email [email protected].

22nd STOCKBRIDGE COMMUNITY CINEMA SHOWING MISS SLOANE (Cert 15). Venue Stockbridge Town Hall. Time 4.30pm and 7.30pm Doors open 30 minutes before the start time. Price £5.00 available in Stockbridge from Garden Inn and John Robinson or online via www.stockbridgecinema.org.uk

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