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3 Welcome to the What’s inside... 8 Middletons Solicitors August edition of your local Andover & North 10-11 I'm unhappy with the appearance of my teeth will veneers help - New Hampshire Gazette community magazine. Street Dental Care 14 Walworth Enterprise Centre Schools out! Hooray for the summer holidays! Don't forget to 18-24 Community News keep those children active, and support the many local family 30-33 Health & Wellbeing events around the area. If you are looking for something to do 34 Short Cuts - Planet PC this summer, make sure you read the magazine and check out 36-37 Andover People 38-39 Dogs in Hot Cars - Anton Vets the What's On Guide on pages 72-73. I wonder if the hot weather 44-45 This Month's Walk - Walking out from we've been having lately will continue throughout August. Braishfield Remember, to be sun safe and be aware of those who are very 47 Food for Thought… General Builders young, elderly or even our furry friends who cannot cope with 49 Gardening & Landscaping 50 How to gear up for "GDPR" - Just HR this heat. Please do read advice online and also our article by Solutions Anton Vets as they talk about Dogs in Cars on page 38. 52 Service with a Smile - Be drink aware and stay safe on the roads this summer In this issue we have articles about the Riverside Bowl launching 54-55 Kids' Pages a Loyalty Card, Valley Leisure donate Inclusive Fitness Initiative 58-59 Shop local at Picket Piece equipment to Andover War Memorial, TVBC signs up to Andover 60 Are you considering becoming self employed? - Croombs Charted Vision and also offers free spaces for charities and local groups Accounts on the high street for their fundraising activities and much more 62-63 On the Move besides. We have lots of great Education articles including John 66-69 Education News Hanson Ladies who would very much like your support for the 72-73 What's on in your Area 74 Business Listings Cancer Research UK Shine Night Walk in September! 76-78 Classified Ads 81-83 Drive - The motoring Section from the Our Andover People article this month is Breathe Easy Andover Gazette in association with British Lung Foundation. We talk to Keith Brown who lives with COPD as he explains more about the condition and all about this local support group, see pages 36- To advertise your business call our 37. If you run a local group and would like a FREE 2 page article sales team on 01264 316499 in future editions as part of our Andover & Test Valley People Advertisers have the benefit of our free please get in touch. in-house design for their advertisements by a professional artwork and graphics team. We are always happy to connect with local people whether Clients or agencies supplying artwork or it be Community or Education news, Local Events or Charity images should send JPGs or PDFs, 300 Fundraisers or whether you are local businesses looking to dpi minimum if actual size, or at a higher discuss their marketing strategy. Please do contact us to discuss resolution if smaller than the size required. your advertising needs and how your local free community COPY DATE FOR NEXT ISSUE - magazine can help you, email [email protected]. 4th August 2017 Please also get in touch if you have any events you would like advertised on our website (www.mlggazettes.co.uk) or in our What's On section in the publications. Our magazines are printed in a factory that is FSC® & ISO 14001 certified. Sustainable and environmentally friendly Hope you have a fabulous printing is part of our ethos. summer holiday! Using vegetable-based inks and recycling nearly 100% of our paper waste means you can be confident that this Tracey publication isn’t harming the planet.
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9 I’m unhappy with the appearance of my teeth, will veneers help? by Chloe Chen, Dental Hygienist at New Street Dental Care
Before After
What are they? A veneer is a very thin sheet of porcelain that covers the front of your tooth and can change the shape, colour and size of your tooth. It is very similar to how a false fingernail fits over the front of a nail, except that a small portion of it wraps round the back to help strengthen it.
Back Front Example of a veneer to cover a front tooth How do they work? The dentist will take impressions of your teeth as they are and a lab technician will make up some wax veneers on a model of your teeth so you can see what they would look like before you have anything done. If you like the look of these, a very thin layer of your tooth is removed, this is the preparation needed to fit the veneer over the top of your teeth so it doesn’t stick out and ensure it looks natural. You will be fitted with some temporary veneers that are made from a similar material to the porcelain and they use the shape of the wax ones to make them. Two weeks later the lab will have made you the permanent ones and they will be fixed to your teeth with a tooth friendly, permanent cement. You may need some local anaesthetic to make sure that is comfortable but sometimes it is not required. The colour of the veneer will be agreed with you before the treatment to make sure that it is the colour that you want, it can either be made to match your existing teeth or made lighter if you want a whiter smile. If you think you would like veneers or just want to know more, feel free to contact our friendly staff at New Street Dental Care on 01264 301 301, and they would be happy to answer any questions.
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17 Community News Test Valley Borough Council is finalist in Local Authority of the Year award We are delighted to announce that Test residents to interact better with TVBC was Valley Borough Council reached the final of also central to the submission. Additionally the “Local Authority of the Year" category the entrepreneurial nature of Test Valley in the MJ Local Government Achievement which has ensured the Council has a sound Awards. financial footing and averted the need to reduce frontline services set the bid apart. Out of six finalists in this category, we were the only district council. There were 400 The Editorial Director of the MJ Awards, submissions in total for the 14 MJ Awards Michael Burton said: “MJ Awards not only categories. allow local authorities to be recognised for the delivery of their services over the The judging panel said: “Test Valley’s last 12 months, but it also allows them submission demonstrated it is pushing the to share their expertise with their peers. boundaries by going above and beyond in Each category is judged by influential providing innovative, excellent services for commentators from the private and public its residents and businesses.” sectors giving their organisation the Councillor Phil North said: “To be a chance to illustrate its ability, ingenuity and finalist in this award against much larger performance.” councils highlights success right across Before being shortlisted as one of the the organisation, demonstrating that Test finalists, the former Leader, Councillor Valley is performing to a high standard at Ian Carr, Chief Executive Roger Tetstall a time of huge financial challenge for local and Corporate Director Carol Moore had government. It is a magnificent achievement presented the submission in more detail and testament to the hard work of all of our to a panel of representatives from the MJ staff and councillors.” Awards. The Council’s submission included examples This success follows the news that the of engaging with residents, investing in local Council reached shortlisting stage in the communities and how we have delivered on LGC Awards for its Driving Efficiency our promises. Through Technology submission earlier in To win the category, Test Valley the year. demonstrated clear vision by senior management and members, strong forward planning and evidence of successful service provision. The Council Team highlighted the way we are helping communities develop through initiatives such as Romsey Future and Andover Vision. Enabling councillors to engage better with their communities and innovative use of technology to enable Staff at Beech Hurst celebrate reaching the final.
18 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Chandler’s Ford 023 80270606 Community News Riverside Bowl launches a brand new loyalty card Riverside Bowl, Andover have officially launched a loyalty card for regular users! How does it work? Points will be earned for every purchase at Riverside Bowl (excluding arcade machines and pool tables). Once you have reached a minimum of 200 points you can use them on Bowling, Golf, Food and Drink. You will earn 5 points for every £1 spent. Each point is worth 1p. Points can be used to pay for a bill in full, or reduce the amount payable. The first to sign up to the scheme is local Mum, Kim Belbin, who visits regularly with her little girl who enjoys a game of bowling and lunch together. We are really excited to launch our Loyalty Scheme. We have only been Local mum, Kim Belbin, with Valley Leisure staff member Ann Jones open a short time and it’s fantastic to see so many of our customers regularly returning to our services and it is our way of saying thank you. To find out more and to sign up to the scheme visit the Riverside website: www. riverside-bowl.co.uk.
Chandler’s Ford 023 80270606 19 Community News Valley Leisure donate ‘Inclusive Fitness Initiative’ accredited kit to Andover War Memorial Hospital Both staff and patients accessing to achieve going forwards.” the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Valley Leisure Ltd donated an IFI Department at Andover War Memorial accredited Treadmill, Upright Cycle Hospital are benefitting from a range and Recumbent Cycle to the MSK team of new exercise equipment donated by which are now being used by patients Valley Leisure Ltd. such as those participating in strength The ‘Inclusive Fitness Initiative’ and balance exercise classes and accredited kit is endorsed by the English cardiac rehabilitation exercise classes at Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) Andover War Memorial Hospital. – the national governing body for For more information, please contact developing sport for disabled people – Valley Leisure Ltd on 01264 568240 or and features controls with accessibility email Liz Murray, Community Health by both disabled and non-disabled Development Manager on lmurray@ people in mind such as high visibility valleyleisure.com adjustors, raised iconography on control panels and wider pedals with heel straps to prevent feet slipping. Rebecca Webber, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at AWMH said; “We are delighted with the kit donated by Valley Leisure; it has been put to good use immediately with patients already seeing the benefit. We are very grateful and thankful to Valley Leisure Ltd for considering us worthy recipients of such accessible equipment to enable our patients to experience an enjoyable rehabilitative service with state of the art kit.” Valley Leisure Ltd remains committed to improving the local community’s health and wellbeing. Kevin Paterson, Valley Leisure Ltd’s CEO said; “We are pleased that the equipment donated has been put to such good use already to enable more people to benefit from exercise therapy to rehabilitate and improve their health and wellbeing. This is exactly what we would like the Charity Symon Boniface accompanied by Rebecca Webber, Physiotherapist
20 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Chandler’s Ford 023 80270606 Community News Council offer free hire for charities in Andover High Street Charities and local community groups are now able to hire either the High Street or the Time Ring in Andover High Street free of charge, following a decision taken by Test Valley Borough Council’s Cabinet. The request for the cancellation of the concessionary charge was made by Councillor Iris Andersen who said: "Charities are already struggling in these hard times so I brought the issue to the attention of the Cabinet to see if there was something we could do to help. I am absolutely delighted with their response.” New Leader of the Council, Councillor Phil North said: “Cllr Andersen is the champion of so many voluntary causes in Andover – so when she brought forward a request on their behalf, we listened. We wanted to make a significant commitment to charities and community groups in Andover enabling them to save money and help publicise their cause. Although this means the Council will have to provide staffing to facilitate this hire and lose some revenue, we believe the benefits to the community outweigh these issues – and will encourage more vibrancy in our High Street.” Charities and local community groups can benefit from two days free of charge per year. After this they would pay the standard concessionary charge. This offer is in addition to the ‘Charity pitch’ on the Thursday and Saturday Markets which charities can use free of charge up to 4 times a year. Sunday 20 August, 10am to 2pm Last year (2016/17) there Andover High Street were two hires of the High Street by Commercial/Private organisations and seven Concessionary bookings. The Time Ring had eight Commercial bookings and 25 Concessionary ones. You can book the venues online or contact Test Valley Borough Council: www.testvalley. gov.uk, Tel: 01264 368000.
Chandler’s Ford 023 80270606 21 Community News Test Valley Borough Council signs up to the new Andover Vision At the full Council meeting, 28th June, it was The strategy has been developed in recognition unanimously agreed to sign up to the new 20 of how Andover has and will continue to change year Andover Vision Strategy for 2017–2037. into the future. Other partner organisations that have been The five new strategic ambitions of the Andover involved in Andover Vision are also being asked Vision are: to sign up to the document on the basis they • Being part of a connected community will commit to work together to achieve certain • Having a great green environment ambitions for the benefit of the town and its • Being part of a thriving town centre residents. • Supporting business, jobs and skills in the town Leader of the Council, Councillor Phil North said: "I am delighted that the Council has committed • Access to great health to the renewal of the Andover Vision. We are Each ambition has a set of “big ideas” just one of the many partners that will work describing what projects partners will work on together on future plans, influence funding together through an action plan that will be and help deliver projects that matter the most developed in summer 2017. to residents. We want to promote a sense of pride within the community which will result in The big ideas include a huge number of achieving great things for the town. opportunities to be taken forward over the next twenty years. This will include projects such Ensuring that the community engagement as: ongoing enhancements to the town centre, and consultation reached as many people as enhancing the area around the River Anton to possible was hugely important. More than 1,500 make it more of a focal point, delivery of new people have been engaged including over 400 leisure facilities, improving the access to the school pupils, local businesses, minority or hard countryside from the new developments on the to reach groups including Polish, Nepalese and eastern side of the town, exploring the future Muslim communities as well as young parents. market and retail offer of the town, developing This means we can confidently say; ‘These are the 'Engineered in Andover' brand and working your aspirations, your future, your town'.” on projects to improve the mental wellbeing of As part of its community leadership role, the the town. Council has led on the implementation of the As part of developing the new vision during Andover Vision process and been fully involved the last year a number of smaller projects have in the development of the new strategy with already happened. These include: other key organisations • Two new table tennis tables equipped with The renewal of the Andover Vision began in bats and balls located in Andover Town April 2016 at the first Community Conference Centre – this idea won the public vote at the where over 70 residents and stakeholders from 2016 Carnival. community groups across Andover were asked • A photo competition hosted by Andover Mind, to cite their ambitions for the town, and how of inspiring images of the town culminating they could play a key role in shaping and being in a calendar which is raising money for part of delivering a new vision. In April 2017, the wellbeing and mental health. new strategy was launched. • An initiative that saw a long term vacant property in the town host an Andover Vision The Vision strategy sets out five ambitions exhibition using an innovative 3D window for the town which partners and communities dressing design. will use as the strategic framework to shape and influence the future of Andover. It will also Public engagement will continue over the provide the catalyst to take forward a range of summer 2017, to finalise and prioritise the action projects in the short, medium and long-term. plan.
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Chandler’s Ford 023 80270606 23 Community News Hats off to new bistro and I’m really pleased I’ve finally been able to go for it. Andover is a great place to live and I’m proud to offer something new to residents and visitors. I’ve received a lot of support in these early days and I am very grateful to everyone who has helped me open Hatters.” The Council’s Business Incentive Grants are available to anyone looking to set up their own business in Test Valley. Anyone who successfully applies for the grant will receive a grant of £750 if their business is still going strong six months Councillor David Denny presents Martin Brown later. For more information about the with the cheque Council’s Business Incentive Grants, visit www.testvalley.gov.uk. The owner of a trendy new bistro in Andover has received a £750 Business Incentive Grant from Test Valley Borough The best UK comedy here in Basingstoke Council. Adam Bloom * Jeff Innocent * Tom Wrigglesworth* Martin Brown, who opened Hatters in Paul Tonkinson * Mike Gunn November 2016, is celebrating a successful launch after more than six months of “The perfect comedy gig” ADAM BLOOM trading. The popular venue in Shaws Walk “What a fabulous atmosphere” ZOE LYONS
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35 consumer safety. We arrange day trips for members you want to know more about lung problems and the and last year we enjoyed a garden party and a visit to role of Breathe Easy Groups, go to blf.org.uk You can Andover People Sir Harold Hillier gardens has been arranged for this even do an online test! summer. Our Christmas dinner 2017 is being organised If there are any able-bodied people with time to spare on as we speak! Monday mornings or the 4th Thursday of each month In the group we all support each other, we can we could always use volunteers especially if they have understand each other as we are all suffering the any nursing, medical or exercise background. On July This month theAndover same symptoms and anxieties, families and carers get 1st, Harry Griffin one of our respiratory physiologists, together and realise that they can talk and are not the did a 150 mile bike ride to buy respiratory equipment. & North Hampshire only ones going through this illness. Our big message So if anyone is interested in helping all of the patients is “YOU ARE NOT ALONE” with lung conditions in North Hampshire the charity Exercise is beneficial for people with respiratory is still open - visit www.justgiving.com/harrygriffinhhft Gazette talks to conditions. Many who join are newly diagnosed and to donate. have been through an exercise class with a team of July 27th Professional physiotherapist attending the Keith Brown from respiratory nurses. Andover Breathe Easy often attend the last class to inform the attendees about the local group group and last year, we are proud to say we started our Aug 24th Representative from Boots Pharmacy Andover Breathe Easy own weekly exercise group. We have found this to be Sept 28th Respiratory Nurse talking about very successful venture that is great fun and provides relaxation another support network. narrow making it hard to breathe in and out. There is Oct 26th Fun and games (allsorts of games from Founder Keith Brown was diagnosed with Chronic cribbage to shove halfpenny) Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (C.O.P.D) in 2001, a no cure for C.O.P.D. but with help, medication, exercise “I have benefitted having regularly attended both the name that covers a lot of lung conditions including and a good diet, it can be managed. The fitter you can monthly meetings and the weekly exercise sessions. Nov 23rd Afternoon tea, jig about and sing along to asthma, emphysema, fibrosis, bronchiectasis keep yourself the less infections and hospital stays you The monthly meetings are good forum to discuss 60’s and 70’s music among others. Approximately 2 years ago whilst have, and the better quality of life. personal COPD experiences and listen to the health Dec TBA Christmas Lunch at the Hayward Suite attending a rehab exercise course at the local I have had C.O.P.D. for 16 years, gradually getting worse care professional presentations relating to various Wolversdene Club Andover hospital his respiratory nurse mentioned starting over this time now I live life according to how I feel, aspects of the lung condition. The exercises are a good a support group for people with lung problems. some days are better than others. I am on oxygen opportunity to have exercises tailored for people What plans have Andover Breathe Easy for the Supported by his wife (Keith’s full-time carer) and full time and have had several stays in hospital. A with COPD carried out in a friendly and convivial future? his brilliant Respiratory nurse Rachel, Andover true saying from another C.O.P.D. patient is” with my For the future my vision for Breathe Easy is more, more Breathe Easy was founded in Feb 2016. condition I Can Only Plan Daily” atmosphere.” - Roger, Breathe Easy Vice Chairman of the same, more people ,more laughs and making Mayor of Andover Karen Hamilton kindly attended No one can understand what you’re going through more of each day, letting people know they are not How does Andover Breathe Easy continue to alone. the official launch in Feb 2017 members have risen more than those who suffer with the same condition provide this worthwhile support? to 37 and more are joining every month. Breathe “I think that is why the group works”. If someone is living with a respiratory condition Easy is backed by the British Lung Foundation We receive no funding and do all our own fundraising which we use to run this local support group. This and is considering contacting Andover Breathe which supports people with lung conditions, their “Meetings give us extra information about our Easy, what would you say to them? families and carers. An estimated 1.2 million are year, we are privileged to have been chosen as one condition and an informal way of meeting new of the charities to benefit from last month’s Andover Please come along and give us a try. Have a cup of tea/ living with C.O.P.D. About 10,000 people in the people. Everyone is very friendly and help each other,a coffee enter the raffle and have a bit of fun, a good UK are newly diagnosed with a lung disease every Carnival. Local companies have done dress down days great crowd of people to know and our organisers are or donated prizes for raffles. natter or a shoulder to lean on if you need one. Contact week. Approximately one in five people in the UK fantastic folk. Come and join us.” - Dolly us via email [email protected] or on Facebook has developed asthma, COPD or another long-term (search Breathe Easy Andover). Alternatively, you respiratory illness. More people are affected by lung What support does the group provide to are very welcome to drop in to one of the monthly disease than cardiovascular disease or cancer but members? meetings at the Wolversdene Club, Andover between lung disease gets far less attention and resources. We have monthly meetings with guest speakers on 13:30 and 15:30, the 4th Thursday of every month. The group have recently been campaigning for all types of subjects, not always related to respiratory clean air, as every year 40,000 people die early conditions and last month we had a speaker about “I know I’m not on my own coping with my lung because of air pollution. condition. We have healthcare professionals ,who Keith was amazed at the number of people that are come to our meetings and provide us with information affected by these debilitating conditions locally. about our various conditions. I am confident that I call He said on a personal level, he has found speaking on the group if I need support.” - Joan to others with the condition helpful and the social interaction very beneficial. The group is lucky What can the general public do to support to have a superb respiratory team of specialists, Andover Breathe Easy? nurses, physios in this local area, who provide their Look out for us when we do awareness days over the time and help whenever they can. coming year Asda and Tesco are our favourite haunts. 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36 www.mlggazettes.co.uk consumer safety. We arrange day trips for members you want to know more about lung problems and the and last year we enjoyed a garden party and a visit to role of Breathe Easy Groups, go to blf.org.uk You can Andover People Sir Harold Hillier gardens has been arranged for this even do an online test! summer. Our Christmas dinner 2017 is being organised If there are any able-bodied people with time to spare on as we speak! Monday mornings or the 4th Thursday of each month In the group we all support each other, we can we could always use volunteers especially if they have understand each other as we are all suffering the any nursing, medical or exercise background. On July This month theAndover same symptoms and anxieties, families and carers get 1st, Harry Griffin one of our respiratory physiologists, together and realise that they can talk and are not the did a 150 mile bike ride to buy respiratory equipment. & North Hampshire only ones going through this illness. Our big message So if anyone is interested in helping all of the patients is “YOU ARE NOT ALONE” with lung conditions in North Hampshire the charity Exercise is beneficial for people with respiratory is still open - visit www.justgiving.com/harrygriffinhhft Gazette talks to conditions. Many who join are newly diagnosed and to donate. have been through an exercise class with a team of July 27th Professional physiotherapist attending the Keith Brown from respiratory nurses. Andover Breathe Easy often attend the last class to inform the attendees about the local group group and last year, we are proud to say we started our Aug 24th Representative from Boots Pharmacy Andover Breathe Easy own weekly exercise group. We have found this to be Sept 28th Respiratory Nurse talking about very successful venture that is great fun and provides relaxation another support network. narrow making it hard to breathe in and out. There is Oct 26th Fun and games (allsorts of games from Founder Keith Brown was diagnosed with Chronic cribbage to shove halfpenny) Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (C.O.P.D) in 2001, a no cure for C.O.P.D. but with help, medication, exercise “I have benefitted having regularly attended both the name that covers a lot of lung conditions including and a good diet, it can be managed. The fitter you can monthly meetings and the weekly exercise sessions. Nov 23rd Afternoon tea, jig about and sing along to asthma, emphysema, fibrosis, bronchiectasis keep yourself the less infections and hospital stays you The monthly meetings are good forum to discuss 60’s and 70’s music among others. Approximately 2 years ago whilst have, and the better quality of life. personal COPD experiences and listen to the health Dec TBA Christmas Lunch at the Hayward Suite attending a rehab exercise course at the local I have had C.O.P.D. for 16 years, gradually getting worse care professional presentations relating to various Wolversdene Club Andover hospital his respiratory nurse mentioned starting over this time now I live life according to how I feel, aspects of the lung condition. The exercises are a good a support group for people with lung problems. some days are better than others. I am on oxygen opportunity to have exercises tailored for people What plans have Andover Breathe Easy for the Supported by his wife (Keith’s full-time carer) and full time and have had several stays in hospital. A with COPD carried out in a friendly and convivial future? his brilliant Respiratory nurse Rachel, Andover true saying from another C.O.P.D. patient is” with my For the future my vision for Breathe Easy is more, more Breathe Easy was founded in Feb 2016. condition I Can Only Plan Daily” atmosphere.” - Roger, Breathe Easy Vice Chairman of the same, more people ,more laughs and making Mayor of Andover Karen Hamilton kindly attended No one can understand what you’re going through more of each day, letting people know they are not How does Andover Breathe Easy continue to alone. the official launch in Feb 2017 members have risen more than those who suffer with the same condition provide this worthwhile support? to 37 and more are joining every month. Breathe “I think that is why the group works”. If someone is living with a respiratory condition Easy is backed by the British Lung Foundation We receive no funding and do all our own fundraising which we use to run this local support group. This and is considering contacting Andover Breathe which supports people with lung conditions, their “Meetings give us extra information about our Easy, what would you say to them? families and carers. An estimated 1.2 million are year, we are privileged to have been chosen as one condition and an informal way of meeting new of the charities to benefit from last month’s Andover Please come along and give us a try. Have a cup of tea/ living with C.O.P.D. About 10,000 people in the people. Everyone is very friendly and help each other,a coffee enter the raffle and have a bit of fun, a good UK are newly diagnosed with a lung disease every Carnival. Local companies have done dress down days great crowd of people to know and our organisers are or donated prizes for raffles. natter or a shoulder to lean on if you need one. Contact week. Approximately one in five people in the UK fantastic folk. Come and join us.” - Dolly us via email [email protected] or on Facebook has developed asthma, COPD or another long-term (search Breathe Easy Andover). Alternatively, you respiratory illness. More people are affected by lung What support does the group provide to are very welcome to drop in to one of the monthly disease than cardiovascular disease or cancer but members? meetings at the Wolversdene Club, Andover between lung disease gets far less attention and resources. We have monthly meetings with guest speakers on 13:30 and 15:30, the 4th Thursday of every month. The group have recently been campaigning for all types of subjects, not always related to respiratory clean air, as every year 40,000 people die early conditions and last month we had a speaker about “I know I’m not on my own coping with my lung because of air pollution. condition. We have healthcare professionals ,who Keith was amazed at the number of people that are come to our meetings and provide us with information affected by these debilitating conditions locally. about our various conditions. I am confident that I call He said on a personal level, he has found speaking on the group if I need support.” - Joan to others with the condition helpful and the social interaction very beneficial. The group is lucky What can the general public do to support to have a superb respiratory team of specialists, Andover Breathe Easy? nurses, physios in this local area, who provide their Look out for us when we do awareness days over the time and help whenever they can. coming year Asda and Tesco are our favourite haunts. We are not always after your money, we want to Please can you explain a little more about spread the word about lung disease, how to prevent Email: [email protected] C.O.P.D? it, how to manage it, and help those who already have C.O.P.D makes your lungs become inflamed and the it. 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38 www.mlggazettes.co.uk 2. Leave windows and sunroof open (though not wide open!). 3. Cover the windscreen with a blanket or sunscreen. 4. Provide water. 5. CHECK your pet regularly and let them out each time; this allows the interior to cool as well. There are also some new temperature probes that will send a signal to your mobile phone if the car gets too hot. However, don't rely totally on these… all technology breaks down sometimes! What should you do if you see a dog in a car? Firstly, it is important to see if it is distressed or not but don’t be intrusive! Disturbing the dog and causing it to bark will actually make things worse as it will lose fluid through its mouth and being active will make it hotter. In short, if the dog seems calm, leave it be. If it is in distress then get help at once – dial 999 but do not break into the vehicle yourself unless advised to by the police (otherwise it can be classed as criminal damage). If your dog is hyperthermic then it is important to cool it down. The best way to do this is to cover it in a wet sheet. Please note that the water should be cool but not cold otherwise shock may result. NEVER use ice! Veterinary attention should be sought quickly as fluids via a drip will be needed. We’re very fortunate that everyone already seems well aware of this and we actually see less than one case of hyperthermia a year! It’s still too many but it is good to see that the publicity does help in this case. 39 Clearer prices Opticians Clearer vision Our prices include
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43 This month’s Walk: Walking out from Braishfield by Malcolm Price
his month’s walk takes fresh strides away from Braishfield, Tin the middle of the Test Valley and heads out into the hills and the mid Hampshire countryside. The recommended parking for this exhilarating 4.5 mile walk would be the recreation ground, just off Braishfield Road. At this location there is the village hall plus a community run coffee shop and convenience shop (photo 1). Leaving the car we need to turn right out across Braishfield Road (crossing with care) and proceed around 400 metres as far as the war memorial on the right (photo 2) where we turn right, then immediately left past the village duck pond and onward up the lane. This road veers left at 300 metres, but we travel straight on and the same lane. not long after we select the right hand Disregarding the underfoot challenges, footpath (suitably signposted) to send us we continue steadily uphill through up a gravel track. deep woodlands and eventually meeting To begin with the track is extremely a quiet road (Farley Lane) at the end of sound underfoot, but further uphill it can the almost 2 kilometre hike through the become very muddy in the wet season, a woods. situation not improved by horses using On reaching the road ahead we turn left for only 300 metres back to a cross
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roads where we take the first right fork (Kings the hedge once again, before ‘Wyndhams’, Somborne Road) and then in only 50 metres but signposted to the right and taking us up take the left track that takes us once again slightly between further well tended fields. At into the hills (photo 3). This passes Braishfield around 400 metres the path appears to meet a Manor on our left and as we climb we can see dead end (photo 4), which announces our time the Estate lands spreading out around us; this to turn right down the gravel road, that soon includes a popular selection of horse rides and becomes a tarmac road, and back to where we a cross country course for the equines. commenced the walk some while back. If the gradual climb and the panoramic views Walking down the road we once again pass do not take your breath away, then walk on the village duck pond (now on our left), turn secure in the knowledge that the return home right there, up to the war memorial and left is gentler on the legs. across Braishfield Road, taking care to cross Leaving the Estate grounds we drop onto to the footpath. Then the final 400 metres Eldon Road and turn left for barely 200 metres takes us back to the recreation ground and the and just as the road swings right we see a sanctuary of the car. footpath sign to the right, ignore this in favour Reward in the form of refreshment can be of the next path on the left, almost hidden found at the Coffee Shop, depending on the within the hedge. This is also the start of our opening hours, or The Wheatsheaf which is traversing a new section of the Monarchs about 300 metres back down the hill towards Way, many of which have featured in parts of Romsey on the left. earlier walks in this series. Once over this stile the grass can be fairly tall, but persevere up Essential items for walking anytime: to another stile/gate where we turn left and forge through more long grass to a new stile • High visibility clothing, vest or sash that takes us back into the Braishfield Manor are ideal. Be seen at all times. grounds for a while. The arrows take us slowly • Robust footwear, walking boots, downhill, crossing a stile, then eventually good sturdy trainers – normal house meeting road, which we cross directly to the shoes not recommended. The next path. footpath can me muddy after rain, This path is fenced between farm lands and but is easily navigated. climbs for a short while before dropping down • A torch (for gloomy days), mobile again onto Braishfield Road. By turning left phone and a whistle (personal here we are following the chosen path for protection and safety). Monarchs Way – taking us along some 350 metres until the grass verge on the left opens • For dog walkers – take a supply of out generously, while opposite this verge poop scoop bags. is the next turn of our path, hidden well in 45 Holiday Eyes by Debra Watts, Ringlands Optics Summer holiday season is a great time to indulge your fun side and invest in some funky sunglasses. Whether they are prescription sunglasses or just shades, you can make a stylish statement whilst protecting your eyes from harmful rays. Historically prescription sunglasses tended to be the same shape as everyday glasses but with a dark tinted lens. This meant they were unadventurous and usually unappealing. Now with the growth in the fashion industry and social media, our awareness of how we look and want to look has changed. We also have more disposable income and so are able to indulge ourselves and take time and care about the way we look. The media has made us far more aware of the dangers to our eyes from the sun's harmful rays and the advantages of removing distracting glare from our vision whilst driving etc. Many of us now take part in leisure time sports, such as golf, cycling, tennis; that are greatly enhanced by eliminating distracting visual haze and sharpening contrast. This has all led to a huge increase in the variety and Bring with you, or sophistication of sunglasses available today. mention this article So sunglasses have moved from being a functional necessity to an aesthetic to receive a must have. At Ringlands 25% DISCOUNT Optics I stock a wide on all sunglasses range of both sporting and fashion sunglasses until the end for both prescription and of August 2017. non prescription wear. Debra J Watts RINGLANDS OPTICS f.b.d.o. Qualified Spectacle Dispensing Dispensing Optician Ringlands House, 7 Wellesley Road, Andover SP10 2HF 01264 333092 07764 455333 [email protected] www.ringlandsoptics.co.uk
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Whilst walking on maternity leave, Assistant Headteacher Anna Hall says: “I had the idea of a challenge! Something As a practice walk nine members of that us ladies could spend the coming the team took part in The months preparing for physically, an Countess of Brecknock 10@10 opportunity to raise awareness that ‘girls on 17th June. This 10 mile can’, as well as a chance for us all to walk started at 10pm and fundraise together.” Kim Hide, Assistant saw hundreds of Andover Headteacher, came up with the motto: ladies walking around the ‘This Girl Can’, and it was decided that town centre, raising money for another the walk, along with the motto, could link very worthy cause. It gave our John into the successful work the school do Hanson ladies food for thought in through tutor time with Literacy across their preparations for the marathon in the Curriculum as well as the popular September. New trainers, layers and PSHE days in the new school year in snacks to name a few! September. The team have already had so much The team aim to raise £4000 and are support from local businesses. Special already well on their way to their target, thanks go to Caroline at Stitch-a-logo but do need your help! If you’re a local for providing the team with promotional business who wants to have a bake sale, t-shirts free of charge, and to Sam or wear what you want day, to support Abraham at Lloyds Bank and Crescens the school then please get in contact George from Bewiser who have both with Anna directly on: anna.hall@ pledged their support to the team.
66 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Education News Skills and confidence grow as high numbers of young people complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Young people in Hampshire are more training and resourcing to be maintained likely than those from other areas to across centres in the county. complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Emma Harris (15), from Petersfield, has Award, boosting their employability, just completed a Bronze Award and is confidence and skills, and contributing to now working on her Silver Award. She their communities along the way. says: “I have really enjoyed the Duke In the last year, some 69% of participants of Edinburgh’s Award so far. The new in Hampshire completed their DofE experiences are the best things. I had Award. This compares with 57% of the opportunity to help young orphan participants across the South East refugees for the volunteering section.” Region. Ryan Niezgoda (17) is working on his Leader of Hampshire County Council Gold Award at the Basingstoke open and Vice President of the Hampshire centre. He says: “From completing Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s forum, Councillor to Gold DofE, I have learned valuable Roy Perry, said: “The Duke of Edinburgh’s lessons throughout the journey. Not only Award gives many young people the do I now know how to map read, I can self-assurance, inspiration and skills they work as part of a team, effectively, to achieve our goal. Helping out with the need to succeed in adulthood. It’s a tough community youth groups and at my local programme and not everyone completes DofE centre, I have passed knowledge it, which is why we’re especially proud on, learned to adapt my social skills that, in Hampshire, such a high proportion and training skills, and expanded my of young people are gaining the Award. knowledge further. Completing the DofE “We believe Hampshire County Council’s Award has been one of the biggest, range of training courses and support most valuable achievements I've ever services for DofE centres is a big factor accomplished.” in that high success rate. Running a DofE Alex Coyne-Cribb (16), from Waterlooville, centre takes time, a good network of has just completed his Bronze Award, volunteers, and a detailed knowledge enjoying hiking expeditions in the South of the Awards’ requirements, and we’re Downs and the New Forest in the process. grateful to those that provide this He’s currently working on his Silver support.” Award, with canoeing expeditions on the In Hampshire, around 115 local schools, River Medway and River Wye. Alex says, colleges and open centres operate as “The best part is the feeling of success DoE centres. They work with the County and accomplishment.” Council, accessing support with activities Currently more than 4000 young such as recruiting new entrants, training people in Hampshire are working scheme leaders, and finding volunteers towards a Duke of Edinburgh Award. to help run sessions, lead expeditions, For more information about the Duke and assist young people to set up their of Edinburgh’s Award in Hampshire, activities. This package of support, including how to take part, and how to funded collectively by the centres that use apply to be a volunteer, email dofe@ it, enables a consistently high standard of hants.gov.uk 67 Education News John Hanson Community School Prom 2017 ‘An evening of glitz and glamour’ John Hanson 2017 Leaver’s sign off in style on Friday 30th June at the Holiday Inn, Winchester. The 2017 John Hanson Community School leavers arrived in style in an array of sleek sporty and classic cars at the Holiday Inn in Winchester. The look was sophisticated glitz and glamour with beautiful gowns; predominately in jewel colours, many embellished with beautiful beading; with smart three piece suits the order of the day for the boys. Following a delicious meal revellers spent their evening on the dance floor. A magical evening.
Winton Academy students visit Bournemouth University Powering Transformations - Sixty students It was aimed at aspiring students to from across Year 7, 8 and 9 were given consider pathways at a University level. the opportunity to visit the Bournemouth Winton students were given a series of University campus to compete a project tasks and challenges as well as a tour of that was supported and sponsored by the the campus by current University students. Powering Transformation Trust, Dell and It was quite an eye opener for a lot of them the university. as they compared the site to a shopping mall due to its sheer size. The campus has its own community with everything you would need, from sports and leisure, library, health centre and restaurants. In fact we passed by 3 different Starbucks coffee shops… as one of our students put it, “you obviously need to drink a lot of coffee here”. The main challenge of the day was for students to work in groups and look at how computers and technology could positively change the way we live. This was
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