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16 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Community News and sound artists with the original at the Plaza Theatre, King John’s House soundtrack removed. Each contributor and the National Trust we believe produces an interpretation, which is then we have an offering for all ages and re-embedded in the film, creating new interests” works, each of which tells a different and For further information please contact:- sometimes unexpected story. ‘Water’ was filmed in, on, and around the chalk Mark Edgerley, Romsey Town Centre streams of Hampshire. Manager The event is made possible by generous Email: [email protected] sponsorship from Bradbeers and Mobile: 07850 449484 Winkworths of Romsey and support from Direct: 01794 517014 Romsey Town Council in particular the Romsey Town Council, Town Hall, Town Hall staff who sell tickets and staff 1 Market Place, Romsey, SO51 8YZ the film screenings. Or please contact main RTC office, The event is one of a number of interim 01794 512837 events leading up to Romsey Festival 2017, 1st July to 16th July 2017. Tickets are available for Romsey Town Hall events from our office, open 9am to 3pm or on-line at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ romseytowncouncil Tickets for the Plaza Theatre showings are available from (TIC) 01794 512987 or on-line at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ plazatheatre Tickets for King John’s House event will be available from Elvis Night Romsey Heritage Centre – In aid of the Mayor of Test Valley Charities 01794 512987 & KJH (Andover VIP’s, Test Valley Community Services, Enham Trust and Romsey Young Carers) National Trust Mottisfont, Date: 7th October, 2016 normal admission Time: 7pm - 11pm arrangements & charges Place: Masonic Hall, East Street, Andover apply. Details: Two course dinner with cheese Mark Edgerley says, “We Dress code: Party attire (50’s/60’s fancy dress is optional) are really pleased to bring a range of films to this Tickets: £32.50 year’s Romsey Film Festival, offering an opportunity to Contact: For tickets, please contact Sharon see films on the big screen Goodridge on [email protected] in the town in the company of friends. With our partners 17 Community News Free history twilight session for KS2 teachers Calling all teachers! Trench 1 the fire we Archaeology and the Sir Harold Hillier break into Gardens would like to invite you to small groups a FREE history twilight session on to undertake some seriously Stone Age, September 20th from 4.30pm – 6.30pm. really Roman or suitably Saxon activities Come and explore how we teach to get hands-on with heritage, including the Stone Age to the Iron Age, the cooking an appropriate snack on the fire. Romans and the Anglo-Saxons through archaeology, and pick up some hints and Our school trips step outside of the tips to bring your British history topics to twenty-first century to take children life. back into the past for the day, and on September 20th we want teachers to be able to enjoy this too. Our free twilight session will provide an introduction to the three workshops, before we head into the woods to undertake our own archaeological dig. Whilst we get muddy, the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens’ team will get the fire lit for our post-dig snack, which you will have to cook yourself over the open fire. Toasting forks at the ready! Please come and let us inspire you in Last year the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens this engaging, hands-on twilight session, launched three new curriculum-linked, which is entirely free of charge, taught at history-themed KS2 workshops in Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyn’s Lane, association with local firm Trench 1 Archaeology. These are Surviving the Romsey. Stone Age, the Riveting Romans and the For further details or to book your place, Super Saxons. please contact Hillier Gardens Education Taught in the great outdoors, each team via Hilliergardens.education@ session involves handling artefacts, hants.gov.uk or 01794 369308. Please let digging for finds in a trench and a little us know if you are coming by September bit of dressing up. After lunch around 16th.

18 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Community News Recycling Stars – competition winners announced! The winners of Test Valley Borough that the children of the borough took on Council’s Recycling Stars competition to the challenge of designing a recycling design a poster for a waste collection poster for our waste collection vehicles. vehicle have been announced. The variety and style of designs we received were vast and the judges Lily Jones of Endeavour Primary School really did have a difficult time choosing submitted the winning design for the the winners! Seeing the designs on the north of the borough, while Poppy Evans sides of the waste collection vehicles is of Junior School, was impressive and I hope that everyone will judged best in the south. The council enjoy seeing them out and about and received almost 500 entries for the will be encouraged to recycle that little competition which took place in May and bit more. Once again, thank you to Lily June. and Poppy for taking part and producing Lily impressed the judges, who included two excellent designs!” local councillors, council staff and Mike Judges praised Lily for her use of bright Sims, head of editorial at the Andover colours, smiling faces and her clear Advertiser, with her creative and recycling message. Her design, which colourful design. She received a surprise aims to encourage residents to recycle visit from the Recycling Star earlier this more and waste less, can be seen on the month to unveil her design and see her lorry that services the local area around artwork up close. She also received a Lily’s school in Andover. framed copy of her artwork, a Recycling To keep up to date with Recycling Stars Stars goodie bag and family tickets activities and competitions, visit www. to the Hawk Conservancy Trust near facebook.com/recyclingstars. The two Andover. winning designs, as well as ten highly Environmental portfolio holder, Cllr commended entries, can be viewed Graham Stallard presented the prizes to on the council’s online gallery at www. the winners. He said: “I am so pleased testvalley.gov.uk/recyclingstars.

19 Community News Join some of the area’s most successful businesses to celebrate the Test Valley Business Awards 2016! Join over 200 local business representatives to find out which of this year’s 18 finalists will be crowned the winners of the Test Valley Business Awards 2016 With only a few weeks to go until the Innovation & Technology Award – Test Valley Business Awards Gala Dinner sponsored by University of Southampton & Awards Ceremony on 22nd September, Science Park now is the chance to book tickets to this • Dawes Highway Safety Ltd. prestigious event. • Fresh Relevance Ltd. With over 200 local business • Tekever Ltd. representatives attending the evening for welcome drinks and a sumptuous New Business of the Year Award – 3 course meal prepared by Michelin Sponsored by Test Valley Borough award-winning chefs McCrimmon & Reid, Council the Awards Ceremony presents a unique • Dawes Highway Safety Ltd. opportunity to network, make new • Golden Gecko Climbing Ltd. connections and promote your business to likeminded and passionate business • Lindy’s Light Lunches Ltd. people. Small Business of the Year Award – The exciting culmination of the 8 month sponsored by Wilkins Kennedy Awards competition will see just 6 of • Dovetail Framing this year’s 18 finalists be announced • Leigh Williams Windows Ltd. the winners of the Test Valley Business Awards 2016. • Lindy’s Light Lunches Ltd. The Test Valley Business Awards 2016 The Brenda Locke Award for Women in finalists are: Business – sponsored by Andover Mutual Business Group & friends of Brenda Doing Business Locally Award – Locke sponsored by Taylored IT • Buzzybees Home Support • Abbotts Ann Village Shop & Post Office • Fluidity Insurance Consultants Ltd. • George & Dragon • Trench 1 Archaeology • Weyhill Farm Shop “I’d like to take this opportunity to Food & Drink Producer of the Year wish this year’s finalists the very best Award – sponsored by McCrimmon & of luck,” remarks Test Valley Business Reid Awards 2016 Guest Speaker and TV Personality Chris Packham. “Running • Andover Buffets a successful local business brings with it many daily challenges, but also so • Betteridge’s Brewery many wonderful benefits, and to get this • enJoy Raw Chocolate far with such tough competition is an

20 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Community News amazing achievement. ​Each of the shortlisted businesses should be very proud, and I look forward to a relaxed and exciting evening at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, sharing in the anticipation of finding out which businesses have won!” Now in its 12th year, the Test Valley Business Awards – run by a small steering group of volunteers and supported by the Council – 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. The Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony will take place at The Lights, Andover, on the evening of 22nd September. Tickets are just £50 to include a welcome drink and sumptuous 3 course meal. To book your places, please email info@ tvbawards.org.uk or visit: www.tvbawards.org.uk

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21 Community News ROMSEY SHOW ROCKS In its 174th year Romsey Show, on Saturday 10th There are browsing and retail options aplenty September, is still introducing new and exciting with around 500 trade exhibitors (both inside elements for visitors and exhibitors. our Shopping and Rural Industries marquees and New this year – outside around the showground), offering everything • A day themed around ‘Forestry’ with both main from pencils to clothes, garden plants, property, cars ring and static displays and tractors. There really is something for everyone • A Pageant featuring 100 years of Motorised and you’re sure to find a gift for that ‘someone Transport special’. • The Rockwood Dog Display team • The Pony Club are gracing the main ring Our Food Zone, dedicated to local and/or artisan • The Scouts, Cubs and Beavers celebrating their food and drink, is the place to head for refreshment 100th and 30th anniversaries and relaxation. The Demonstration Theatre and • Hand-to-Mouth Theatre and their Jiggery Pokery Bakery demonstration will inspire, and the Kids show Kitchen will enthuse the youngsters. • A Performance Stage organised by the Romsey Beggars Fair “Once again our various committees, all volunteers, have worked long and hard to put together what Returning – promises to be an amazing show,” said Penny • The ever popular Parades of Traction and Vintage machinery, Grand Parade of cattle and sheep, and Grabham, Show Chairman. “We are extremely the beautifully turned out Heavy Horse Parade grateful to each and everyone one of them as the • Falconry, Rare-breed British spaniels, gun-dogs, show just would not happen without their skill, fly-fishing, the manic Terrier racing and the open- knowledge and commitment”. to-all Family Dog Show in the Countryside area This year’s President, Mr Malcolm Hartas, added • Musical entertainment on the main Bandstand in “that the show is also extremely grateful to all its the Food Zone picnic area supporters, whether volunteers stewarding the • Superb quality exhibits of cattle and sheep, along with displays of pigs, buffalo, poultry, cage-birds, many aspects of the show, or sponsors showing rabbits and cavies. Oh, and don’t forget the otter! their support financially. Each and everyone, no • Juggling Jim and the Punch and Judy show are matter how long the help or how much they give returning again, as are Romsey Archers and plays a vital role in making the show the success it Winchester Guild of Bellringers. undoubtedly is.”

22 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Community News Cedar Park Development Highly Commended at Housing Design Awards 2016 Leading disability charity Enham Trust’s ambitious Cedar Park development has been Highly Commended in the Housing Design Awards 2016. The accolade came as part of the Awards’ Project Schemes category; recognising innovative schemes with detailed planning permission that are not yet complete, and was one of a small number to be Highly Commended, out of the 95 schemes entering the category. “We’re delighted that our forthcoming Cedar Park development has been Highly Commended for this award,” comments Enham Trust’s Property Regeneration Executive, Victoria Leesam. “This is a great achievement, being amongst many national projects of particular significance.” Enham Trust’s fully accessible housing has been making waves in the property industry for a number of years; supporting dozens of disabled people living in and around Andover to make the journey from 24 residential care & support, to living independently. Designed in conjunction with Winchester architects Design Engine, Enham Trust’s Cedar Park development is currently being built, to include a state-of-the- art Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, Health & Well- being Centre, and array of accessible homes. For more information about Enham Trust, please visit: www. enhamtrust.org.uk

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26 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Health & Wellbeing 60+ Memberships at Valley Leisure For fitness, health and sports, Test Valley Andover Leisure Centre’s residents need look no further than their Macmillan Coffee Morning on doorsteps. Valley Leisure has now expanded Tuesday 20th September, with their membership options to include a 60Plus full details available online and in the centre. membership. Romsey Rapids Sports Complex’s event is Starting at £27.50 a month, a 60Plus being held on Wednesday 28th September, membership gives access to facilities across 10:30am – 12:30pm and includes an all four of Valley Leisure’s sites: Andover educational seminar, a free Pilates class and Leisure Centre, Romsey Rapids Sports Toning Centre taster sessions. Complex, Charlton Lakeside Pavilion and Both events give people the chance to Knightwood Leisure Centre. visit the centres and receive a free ‘Health Facilities included in this membership are MOT’. Receive expert guidance and identify 25m swimming pools, spa areas, gyms, a health and fitness goals to make the positive range of exercise classes to suit all abilities, changes that you need. racquet sports (badminton, table tennis, There is also advice and support packs and squash and tennis) at Andover Leisure Centre the chance for all important tea, coffee and and Romsey Rapids Sports Complex, as cake! well as an 18 hole par 3 Golf Course based at Charlton Lakeside, and free access to To find out more about the Macmillan Coffee mornings, getting a free ‘Health MOT’, or to the Toning Centre at Romsey Rapids Sports find out more about Valley Leisure’s 60Plus Complex. membership, visit www.valleyleisure.co.uk People across Test Valley are invited to check or call Andover Leisure Centre on 012634 out all of the facilities at Valley Leisure’s 347100 and Romsey Rapids Sports Complex Macmillan Coffee Mornings. on 01794 830333.

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episodes of thrush • cuts or wounds that heal slowly Diabetes • blurred vision – caused by the lens of the eye Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s becoming dry blood sugar level to become too high. The hormone These signs and symptoms aren’t always obvious insulin – produced by the pancreas – is responsible for and it’s often diagnosed during a routine check- controlling the amount of glucose in the blood. up. This is because they are often mild and develop There are two main types of diabetes: gradually over a number of years. This means you may have type 2 diabetes for many years without realising • type 1 – where the pancreas doesn’t produce any insulin it. Early diagnosis and treatment for type 2 diabetes is very important as it may reduce your risk of • type 2 – where the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or the body’s cells don’t react to developing complications later on. It’s very important insulin for diabetes to be diagnosed as soon as possible as it will get progressively worse if left untreated. This article focuses on type 2 diabetes. Causes of type 2 diabetes Another type of diabetes, known as gestational diabetes, occurs in some pregnant women and tends Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t to disappear after birth. produce enough insulin to function properly, or the body’s cells don’t react to insulin. This means glucose Hyperglycaemia stays in the blood and isn’t used as fuel for energy. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas, a large Type 2 diabetes is often associated with obesity and gland behind the stomach, can’t produce enough tends to be diagnosed in older people. It’s far more insulin to control your blood glucose level, or when common than type 1 diabetes. the cells in your body don’t respond properly to Risk factors for type 2 diabetes the insulin that is produced. This means your blood glucose levels may become very high, and is known as Four of the main risk factors for developing type 2 hyperglycaemia. diabetes are: • age – being over the age of 40 (over 25 for south Hyperglycaemia can occur for several reasons, Asian people) including: • genetics – having a close relative with the • eating too much condition, such as a parent, brother or sister • being unwell • weight – being overweight or obese • ineffective diabetes medication, or not taking • ethnicity – being of south Asian, Chinese, African- enough Caribbean or black African origin, even if you Hyperglycaemia causes the main symptoms of were born in the UK diabetes, which include extreme thirst and frequent See your GP if you think you may have diabetes urination. If you experience the symptoms of diabetes, visit Symptoms of diabetes your GP as soon as possible. They’ll ask about your The symptoms of diabetes include feeling very thirsty, symptoms and may request blood and urine tests. passing more urine than usual, and feeling tired all the It’s important for diabetes to be diagnosed early so time. The symptoms occur because some or all of the treatment can be started as soon as possible. Your glucose stays in your blood and isn’t used as fuel for urine will be tested for glucose. Urine doesn’t normally energy. Your body tries to get rid of the excess glucose contain glucose, but glucose can overflow through in your urine. the kidneys and into your urine if you have diabetes. The main symptoms, which are common to both type 1 If your urine contains glucose, a blood test known diabetes and type 2 diabetes, are: as glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) can be used to • urinating more often than usual, particularly at night determine whether you have diabetes. • feeling very thirsty Treating type 2 diabetes • feeling very tired As type 2 diabetes usually gets worse, you may • unexplained weight loss eventually need medication –usually tablets – to keep • itching around the penis or vagina, or frequent your blood glucose at normal levels. Sara’s Sparkles Inspire Mobility Make the most of your freedom Spa, Beauty & Personal Care with our fantastic deals on a range of mobility aids SPECIAL OFFER: • Bath Lifts • Walkers • Toileting • Wheelchairs Every 5th set of Gel Nails is FREE • Scooters • Stairlifts • Recliners & Armchairs – and only £10 a go! 01722 323 666 | [email protected] Unit 11 Glenmore Business Park, Telford Road, Find us on Facebook - Sara’s Sparkles Churchfields, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7GL Tel: 07833-232007 Open Mon - Fri 9:30am - 4:30pm & Sat 10:00am - 1:30pm 24 Blueberry Gardens, Andover

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Complications of type 2 diabetes Diabetes can cause serious long-term health problems. It’s the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in people of working age. Everyone with diabetes aged 12 or over should be invited to have their eyes screened once a year for diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes is also responsible for most cases of kidney failure and lower limb amputation, other than accidents. People with diabetes are up to five times more likely to have cardiovascular disease, such as a stroke, than those without diabetes. Preventing type 2 diabetes If you’re at risk of type 2 diabetes, you may be able to prevent it developing by making lifestyle changes. These include: • eating a healthy, balanced diet • losing weight if you’re overweight, and maintaining a healthy weight • stopping smoking if you smoke • drinking alcohol in moderation • taking plenty of regular exercise • Stannah approved dealer Living with type 2 diabetes • Over 25 year’s experience If you already have type 2 diabetes, it may be possible to control your symptoms by making the above • Competitively priced Stannah stairlifts. changes. This also minimises your risk of developing We will beat any ‘like-for-like’ complications. stairlift quote Charlton Hill Surgery, Andover www.charltonhillsurgery.co.uk, 01264 341480 • 2 year warranty and servicing on all new Article taken from: www.nhs.uk Stannah Straight and curved stairlifts • Re-conditioned stairlifts installed from £900.00 • Free no obligation quotes • Servicing and repairs to all makes and The Dove Clinic models of stairlifts For Integrated Medicine • Local Independent business with a

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29 Health & Wellbeing DR YAN CLINIC Test Valley Chinese Medicine Centre Another happy customer by John Tull, Totton – Postman I had been having problems with a frozen shoulder and with Acupuncture having worked for a back problem previously, it was a case of finding a convenient therapist. I’m really glad I found Dr Yan Li, conveniently situated in West Wellow and a really personable and assertive therapist. My situation wasn’t helped by my job as a Postman, but we managed to sort out a treatment plan that worked for me. A combination of Acupuncture, Tui Na massage and some lifestyle changes has seriously improved my shoulder movements and greatly reduced the pain.

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30 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Health & Wellbeing Trauma - What is it? How does it affect us? urge to hide away. It can be feelings of hyper-vigilance. It can be sleeplessness or nightmares. It can be OCD symptoms, over checking, or other safety repetitive behaviours in an attempt to keep ourself, our family and the world around us safe. If you or someone you know is struggling with any of these behaviours and feelings then perhaps booking a first session to talk to one of our trained and experienced counsellors could help. To book an appointment please look up our website www. It seems at the moment that whenever wingscounselling.com or contact us we hear the news or read a newspaper on 01794 329278 or 07946 400257. something awful has happened. Wings also offers a few low cost Knifings, bombs, road accidents; counselling spaces for anyone who is drowning, suicide or child abuse cases struggling but feels unable to afford being dredged up or freshly reported the full price of our sessions. etc.; a sudden end to a relationship. We all recognise the feelings of shock and sometimes anger or sadness when we hear about these incidents. How much more acutely do we feel trauma of one WINGS kind or another if there is something Psychotherapy & Counselling Centre for Cognitive Analytic Therapy similar that has happened to one of us or Eating Disorder Clinic a friend or family member? It can often Depression Clinic remind us of our own past traumatic Wings offers a confidential and supportive counselling experience and re trigger feelings from service in Romsey with experienced and accredited the past. professionals who can help you to make sense of what you may be struggling with. We offer individual, couple Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is or family counselling for any of the following issues:

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Manual toothbrush

• These can be effective in cleaning your teeth provided that you use the right technique and spend enough time using it.

• Make sure you spend at least two minutes brushing and a medium strength bristle with a smaller head is better. Hold the bristles at a 45-degree angle to the gum line and use circular motions to remove the plaque that build up where the tooth meets the gum.

• We can move a toothbrush approximately 300 times a minute

Electric toothbrush

• They can move between 3000 to 50000 times a minute which we could never achieve with a manual toothbrush.

• Most research conducted on plaque removal shows that electric brushes are more effective by at least 5 times that of a manual toothbrush.

• There are many types and choosing the right one for you can be tricky.

• Some spin around (oscillate) and some pulsate or use a sweeping action; both are good at removing plaque from the gum line.

• The handle on the electric brush is a little bigger and therefore easier to grip and control.

Ultimately the choice is yours but research suggests that you can do a better job with an electric brush.

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More exciting racing to come this summer! Thurs 1st Sept (afternoon) - featuring the Bathwick Tyres Dick Poole Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3) Fri 9th Sept (twilight) - music after racing by FakeTan - The Ultimate Party Band! Wed 28th Sept (afternoon) Mon 10th Oct (afternoon) - Bathwick Tyres Reduced Admission Race Day

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38 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Friday 9th September - Salisbury Racecourse Twilight Racing & FakeTan - The Ultimate Party Band!

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At Abbotts we offer a complete home improvement service with full project management. Planning, extensions, alterations, renovations and new builds are all supported by our own showroom and workshop where we design and manufacture bespoke kitchens and fitted bedrooms.. As we are able to offer all these services within the one company it makes us highly desirable for clients who want hassle free and efficient home improvements. Steve Pearce, Managing Director and Owner comments: “We offer a personal service that is tailored and tweaked as the project progresses to ensure our customers get exactly what they want.”

“The very proud owners of an Abbotts extension and stunning kitchen – Thank you all so much.” Lyn & John Copleston, Andover

We apply many years’ experience in design, manufacture and building services to overcome structural and functional difficulties. When we say bespoke, we really mean it. Comprehensive Design, Manufacture and Building Services are provided under one roof, offering a unique opportunity for a streamlined and efficient home improvement service. Before Building Services spanning Hampshire, Berkshire & Wiltshire With over 25 years of experience in construction and development Steve Pearce has gained a reputation for quality and reliability.

After

Often, kitchen and bedroom renewals require some form of building service and with Abbotts you can receive the benefit of having your complete project managed by one company.

40 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Bespoke Kitchens & Fitted Bedroom Furniture When considering a new kitchen or bedroom you are embarking on a significant and often complex project requiring a combination of skills and expertise. Whether you want to open up rooms, add more light, create sociable living areas or extend your home for more space, we can bring your bespoke kitchen or fitted bedroom scheme to life and leave you with the perfect result. Andover Showroom & Design Centre We are an Aisling, Kitchen Stori and Second Nature retailer and Neff and Siemens specialist. Kitchen styles and a selection of appliances are on display in our Andover showroom. Bespoke Cabinetry Manufactured in our own Workshop. Our cabinetry is manufactured from 18mm board, edged with 2.5mm PVC, providing a quality result, robust enough to withstand the demands of a busy kitchen. We use Blum hinges and runners which come with a lifetime guarantee. Kitchen cabinets and fitted bedroom furniture can be made to suit every shape and size of room or function. Good Old Fashioned Personal Service As a small team we pride ourselves on providing a personal service. We will spend as much time as it takes to understand you and dovetail your vision and budget. We will work closely with you and share our expertise and experience to ensure the end result of your home improvement project is a complete success.

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All our produce is locally sourced (Homemade food, free range eggs from Clayton, freshly ground 100% Arabica coffee, New Forest Ice Cream) We’re continuing our partnership with Groupon so look out for the latest offers and deals throughout the winter months Hot homemade food on the menu including homemade chips, hearty soup and comfort winter warmers. Not forgetting our ever growing range of Gluten and Dairy free goodies. How about some gift ideas? Purchase one of our Café vouchers and treat someone special to an afternoon tea? Or Maybe try out our new selection of Mrs Bridges jams, chutneys and preserves? Always adding new items to the menu. Plus Gluten free and vegan options. Always call in advance to ensure we can cater for all dietary requirements! Tel: 01794 515923 • Email: [email protected] New extended opening times: Mon–Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 10am–4pm

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43 How to choose a build route by Peter Tesar Architectural Design 01264 356544, www.petertesar.co.uk

How to choose a build route (looking to the day ahead) but also, at the same time, the bigger, longterm picture There is more than one way to build a house (looking to the next month). You will also take or extension. This means that, if you’re on the filling-in tasks – such as keeping the looking to undertake a project of this sort, site tidy – that fall in between the task lists of you need to work out which route is best each trade. This is a huge ask in terms of time for you. It’s not just a matter of whether you and stress — but ultimately very rewarding. have any building skills or not — but more a case of assessing how much time you have to The Benefits offer, your own ‘transferable’ skills and also There are potentially big savings to be made how much control you want to have over the by using this route. project. The good news is that you can have as much or as little involvement as you want. The Negatives Running a building site takes up a lot of time Using a Main Contractor: and effort. You’ll need to be on site at the very What it Means least twice a day and ideally would be able to While you will be responsible for the design appoint someone – perhaps a friendly joiner process, a main contractor will be responsible who is around the site a lot at certain stages – for getting the house built. to sign for deliveries. You will be on the phone The Demands a lot, too. Because you’re outsourcing more of the involvement in the work to someone else, this Design & Build: route places much more emphasis on finding How it Works the right main contractor. You will commission someone to take on the design and build of your new home. They The Benefits will handle everything from concept design This is a way of still being involved in a to planning permission, construction and, in building project that is ideal for those with some cases, internal finishes. time constraints or a lack of experience. The Negatives The Demands This isn’t a worry-free option. You will still This is the most hands-off, stress-free need to visit the site regularly, as employing a selfbuild route. main contractor on your behalf merely shifts The Benefits the burden of responsibility from you hiring If anything comes close to the concept of good tradesmen to you hiring a good main hassle-free self-building, this is it. Everything contractor. is pre-designed and predetermined, leaving Self-managed: very little to chance on site. What it Means The Negatives You take on the role of project manager. The more hands-off you are and the more The Demands other people shoulder the responsibility, the You will need to be a supremely good more you pay. This is the most expensive of all organiser, both of short term schedules the routes.

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49 Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus by John Chitty BVetMed CertZooMed MRCVS, Consulting at Anton Vets, Andover You will have seen a lot on the news recently - If getting a new rabbit do not mix with your regarding a new variant of the RHD virus. other rabbits for at least a month just in case The classic form of RHD (RHD-1) is very virulent it is shedding virus. While quarantining your and has a rapid onset killing most of the infected rabbits make sure you are very strict about not rabbits very rapidly and often without any clinical transferring materials from rabbit to rabbit, signs before they die. Fortunately it has been quite and also about disinfecting hands, clothes, rare in our area and the commercial vaccine is shoes, etc. pretty effective. • Vaccination. Fortunately there are vaccines RHD-2 has only emerged in the last couple of available on the continent for this virus. They years. It is widespread on the continent and do have to be imported specially and at the appears to spreading in the UK now. It differs moment stocks are low and hard to come by. We from RHD-1 in that it is actually less virulent, would recommend vaccination for: killing approximately 20% (this is quite variable) - rabbits going to shows, boarding, etc. of those infected. It has a longer incubation time and many rabbits will appear ill before they die - outdoor rabbits where it is difficult to exclude – unfortunately, it is extremely hard to diagnose contact from other rabbits or carrion birds. while the rabbit is still alive (we need to take liver The vaccine is a single dose followed by annual samples at post-mortem to diagnose this). It will boosters. As it is not licensed in the UK it cannot be also affect much younger rabbits than RHD-1. given within two weeks of the routine injections. So, given that it is less virulent than RHD-1 why is If you would like to have your rabbit vaccinated, everyone so much more worried about this virus? please call us at the clinic where we will either book Firstly because the conventional vaccine doesn’t you in, or pop you on a priority list for when stocks protect against the RHD-2 virus. Secondly because of vaccine are in. ill rabbits can shed the virus and be infectious to other rabbits – the longer incubation period means In the meantime, please remember the usual the virus will spread much more rapidly. In addition, myxomatosis injections – myxi is still the most recovered rabbits may shed virus for up to a month common infectious killer of rabbits. after recovery. The virus is spread in body fluids and from carcasses of dead rabbits. It is a very hardy virus and conventional cleaning will not necessarily kill it. It will also survive in the gut of scavengers that eat dead wild rabbits, so crows etc are also carriers of virus. Contaminated clothes, shoes and feeds (plants and hay) can be sources of virus… www.antonvets.co.uk though fortunately feedstuffs are unlikely to be 01264 729 165 contaminated unless they have been in contact with a dead body. Vet on site 24 hours a day, every day So, how can you protect your rabbit? • Avoid contact with the virus. Full supervision - Indoor rabbits should be safe as long as you are careful to change shoes/clothes after for hospitalised walking in areas where there have been infected wild rabbits. patients - If kept outdoors then your rabbits should be kept away from contact with wild rabbits and carrion feeders. - Do not give hay from unknown sources Unit 11 (commercial hay is fine) and make sure that fresh feeds are not collected from areas where Anton Business Park there have been wild rabbit deaths. Anton Mill Road - Be very careful about contact with other Hampshire SP10 2NJ rabbits, especially at shows, rescue centres etc – cleanliness is definitely the key! If you do take @antonvets rabbits to a show make sure you keep these search ‘Anton Vets’ rabbits separate from others for a month after 24 hour emergency care the show just in case they did meet the virus.

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55 Monthly Garden Gazette Tips Indian Summer or early Autumn? The mornings will be feeling cooler but in recent years September has generally given us a warm and dry month to extend the Summer – let’s see what this year brings us. In many ways it’s a transitional month, a chance to enjoy the last of the warmer days outside, but also a good time to start getting the garden prepared for the months ahead. If you’ve been growing tomatoes they should now be perfect for eating, you can also start picking apples and cut back your raspberry canes in preparation for next year. It’s a good time of year to empty out the As the growing season slows down it’s generally a good time to have a good sh ed or garage and decide what’s worth clear up, cut back shrubs and hedges and keeping. If you have somewhere dry to they will then stay tidy and less likely to store things then you can get great deals be damaged by wind through the winter now on buying tools and furniture etc. for months. next year! The grass will not need cutting as frequently; however either this month or I can offer regular grass cutting and next an Autumn fertiliser treatment will give general garden maintenance services for you the best chance of avoiding moss and those who either need some extra help or weeds and protecting the grass. simply don’t have the time themselves. Monthly Garden Gazette tips are provided courtesy of RJ Garden Maintenance, garden care services serving Andover and Villages. Contact Richard on 01264 553357 / 07725 674782 / [email protected]

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58 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Beware of computer support cold calls warns Peter Clarke of PC PAL I am still seeing problems arise due to out of the blue ‘support’ cold calls and although I have successfully secured the PCs involved, prevention is better than cure! A typical call involves an unsolicited telephone call from ‘engineers’ purporting to be from Microsoft or their ISP (Internet Service Provider) e.g. BT or TalkTalk. My customer was told that the ‘engineers’ have detected that their computer was running slowly and has several errors which they could help remove. The ‘engineer’ would direct my customer to look at files showing hundreds of ‘error’ messages and were told that for a small fee the ‘engineer’ would clean up the computer. To do this the ‘engineer’ just needed to take control of the computer to run some programs. This all sounds very innocent but for the following: • Microsoft & ISPs never make cold calls about technical problems with your computer • Problems with your computer cannot be detected by anyone remotely unless you explicitly give them access If you have questions • The Windows System Log always contains many messages – this is quite regarding any computer issue or would like to normal and not proof that you have computer problems book a health check These calls were undoubtedly a scam to get the user to give over their credit card for your computer then details and to enable the scammers to install software that could potentially steal contact sensitive data such as bank details and passwords from the user’s computer. PC PAL So what should you do?: Tel: 01264 931000 • Never give up sensitive personal information to someone over the telephone (or or 01962 921000 Internet) unless you are certain that they are genuine Email: • Never give any information to someone who has cold called you [email protected] • Anyone calling up out of the blue and asking to connect to your PC should be or visit www.pcpal.co.uk refused Like me on Facebook If you want to discuss this further or need any help following one of these calls, Follow me on Twitter please don’t hesitate to call me. Computer Problem? We Can Fix It! Experienced • Qualified • Insured • Local

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01264 333398 07771 845691 07831The Complete 403148 Service www.aspmurphy.co.ukfrom Planning to Completion 61 This month’s Walk: Walking across Fishlake Meadows and Abbotswood by Malcolm Price

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footpath, passing a commercial estate Once across this bridge we turn right (behind the trees) and then a succession along the canal bank where we now of houses with pleasant gardens, until have a stretch of almost 1500 metres to a turning into Magnolia Walk (photo stride out as the houses fade away and 3) on our right. This marks the start of Fishlake Meadows once again appears on the Abbotswood section of the journey, the left. As we move under the very first turning right into the estate and after 100 road bridge there are a number of murals metres, left, tracing a generous tarmac decorating the walls – completed by a path. This path virtually circumvents this local Romsey artist. part of the development, but we merely Along the canal bank we eventually head South following the tarmac, with an reach the original crosspath and bridge inviting woodland escape an option on that we cleared some time earlier, but the right of us. now turning left to return across the At the end of this tarmac section the meadows, over the duckboards, left along path veers sharp left then right to halt the River Test, over the wooden bridge, at Woodley Lane, a road that we need to then on once again back to The World of cross to head down to the right following Water where the reward of refreshment awaits at the café. the slope until reaching Richmond Lane on the opposite side. We need to cross Essential items for walking anytime: once again here and follow the path • High visibility clothing, vest or sash onward down as far as Cupernham Lane are ideal. Be seen at all times. at the bottom. • Robust footwear, walking boots, good sturdy trainers – normal house By taking a short step to the right we shoes not recommended. must cross this road at the designated • A torch (for gloomy days), mobile point to take us directly down the lane phone and a whistle (personal following a straight line that looks to all protection and safety). the world like a path into a drive (photo • For dog walkers – take a supply of 4), but will lead us to a bridge that crosses poop scoop bags. the Romsey Canal. 63 Service with a Smile Autumn motoring essentials for those times when the vehicle lets you down Jump Leads: It is always a good idea to have a to mention if you are a lone female so the firm jump leads handy as if your battery runs down, know your security could be compromised. a jump start could get you to a local garage Everybody should have one and or home to phone your usual mechanic. 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