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13 Community News More than 200 troops set to parade through Andover for Test Valley Freedom March Local residents and visitors are invited to families. I hope as many people as possible attend a Test Valley Freedom March in come along to watch the parade.” Andover on Sunday 3 July 2016, involving Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel the three military regiments granted AFJ Betts, 3 Princess of Wales’s Royal freedom of the borough. Regiment, added: “As the local Infantry More than 200 service personnel from Regiment in Hampshire, The 3rd Battalion the 22 Engineer Regiment, The Princess The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment of Wales’s Royal Regiment and the Army (The TIGERS) are hugely honoured to be Air Corps will march through the town in exercising the freedom of Test Valley on a spectacular display of ceremony and Sunday 3 July 2016. The Regiment traces tradition, led by the Princess of Wales’s its heritage in the county back through Royal Regimental Band. the Royal Hampshire Regiment to 1702. As The march will begin at approximately TIGERS we are immensely proud of this 12.45pm at Town Mills Car Park before long standing connection with Hampshire travelling through the town towards and to the town of Andover in particular. Eastern Avenue, where the troops will We are delighted to have been given salute the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire this very special privilege to conduct this and the Mayor of Test Valley. The march Freedom Parade. As the country faces up will then proceed to St Mary’s Church for a to the many security challenges of today, commemoration service at approximately it is vitally important that both Regular 1.30pm, to mark the 100th anniversary of and Reserve soldiers get the chance to be the Battle of the Somme. A flypast by the seen and to connect with the communities Army Air Corps will take place at the start that they serve. Just prior to the Battalion of the memorial service. deploying on its Annual Training Exercise to Estonia in August, Leader of Test Valley Borough Council, this parade gives us as TIGERS the Councillor Ian Carr, said: “The parade will opportunity to reinforce the close links we be a wonderful opportunity for families, enjoy with the local community, and to friends and local residents to come together reinforce the close friendship we have with to celebrate the regiments granted freedom of the borough, as well as the wider Armed Forces. This will be a day of celebration but also reflection, as we remember those who fought in the Battle of the Somme. “Test Valley has close links with military and the council signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant in 2012 to further cement its support for local military personnel and their

14 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Community News the town of Andover.” Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel St Mary Bourne DJ Bickers MBE RE, 22 Engineer Regiment, Flower Show & Fete said: “It is a great honour for 22 Engineer Saturday 30th July 2016 Regiment to exercise its freedom of Test 1.00pm-4.30pm Valley by marching through the town. It is particularly apt to be doing this in Recreation Ground, 2016, the year in which the Corps of Royal Bourne Meadow, Engineers celebrates the tercentenary St Mary Bourne, SP11 6BE anniversary of King George I placing A traditional family fete with sidestalls, raffle, the Engineers and Artillery on separate tombola, coconut shy and some more unusual establishments. Throughout its 300 year features such as tortoise racing, space hopper history the Royal Engineers has enjoyed racing and a 26ft climbing wall. the loyal support of the towns and cities in Test Valley Brass Youth Band, Oddballz, which we are based, and this is certainly dog competition, kid’s fancy dress competition, the case with Andover today. Every man pony riding. and woman marching will feel the very Marquee full of local produce, flower special bond which exists between 22 arrangements and handicraft, all of which is Engineer Regiment and the people of auctioned off at 4.30pm. Andover.” For more details or to enter marquee classes, entry forms and programmes Commandant, Army Aviation Centre are on sale in the Village Shop, £1. Colonel Jon Bryant, commented: “As a Teas, cakes, ice-cream, BBQ, Bar military organisation, the granting of Free admission; £2 car parking. freedom by any borough council is never understated. We recognise that this is the highest honour a local community can bestow and are honoured to have been granted this accolade on 25 September (Southampton) 1987 – the modern Army Air Corps’ 30th year. For the military community of , past and present, the right to exercise our freedom continues to cement the historic ties and long, trusting friendship with the town of Andover and • Airports / Seaports and City the wider borough of Test Valley. Several transfers of our serving and veteran personnel have been so taken by this region, they have set • Corporate and Social Trips down their roots in local communities to • Special Events call ‘home’. Today, we are months away from celebrating our 60th year of modern • Up to 8 Passengers army aviation, forming on 1 September • Local & Reliable 1957. Long may this bond continue.” • Competitive rates The freedom of the borough is the highest award that the council can bestow. Those • Est 1998 granted the freedom are able to march • Family run business through the streets “with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, colours flying, drums • Facebook: beating and bands playing”. TCC SOUTHAMPTON Rolling road closures will be in place 02380 862040 / 07776 301313 during the march. Information about the [email protected] closures, including which roads will be affected, will be published nearer the time. www.airporttaxissouthampton.co.uk 15 Community News Test Valley Business Awards 2016 receives record number of entries The Test Valley Business Awards has friends of Brenda, will celebrate Women in received a record level of entries for Business. consideration by this year’s judges. As the judges prepare to make their all- As the judging period begins for the 2016 important decisions of which businesses Test Valley Business Awards, the Steering will reach this year’s final, Hendry Taylor Group has announced a record number of of local IT Consultancy firm Taylored IT, entries. comments: Over 160 entries have been received from “This year will mark Taylored IT’s second businesses right across the Test Valley year as a Gold Sponsor of the Test Valley which means the 2016 awards are the Business Awards, and I can’t wait to see biggest since the initiative began in 2004; what this year has in store. Doing business with the 18 finalists announced in mid-July. locally is so important to us here at Taylored IT, and being able to celebrate “We’ve been utterly delighted and that with the Awards; with other local overwhelmed with entries for this year,” businesses, is so exciting. I’m blown away comments Romsey Town Centre Manager with the response we’ve had – good luck and TVBA Steering Group member Mark to everyone who entered!” Edgerley. “And we’d like to wholeheartedly thank every single business, partner, Now in its 12th year, the Test Valley supplier, and customer who came forward Business Awards – run by a small steering to nominate and enter deserving local group of volunteers and supported by the businesses. Our entries this year are all Council – has become a well-established of an exceptional quality and we’d like to platform to promote businesses wish everyone the best of luck.” excellence and especially to shine a light on the many new and small innovative Businesses entering had the opportunity businesses operating out of sight. It is a to submit for any, or all, of the following great way to enable smaller enterprises six categories, judged by the Awards’ to gain the recognition and exposure to generous Gold Sponsors - grow. • Doing Business Locally – Taylored IT For more information about the Awards, • Food & Drink Producer of the Year – please visit: www.tvbawards.org.uk. McCrimmon & Reid • Innovation & Technology Award – University of Southampton Science Park • New Business of the Year – Test Valley Borough Council • Small Business of the Year – Wilkins Kennedy There is also a special award for 2016, in memory of long-standing Steering Committee member Brenda Locke, who sadly passed away suddenly last year. The Brenda Locke Award, sponsored by Andover Mutual Business Group and

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17 Community News Test Valley Arts Foundation launch twenty-five year celebration and have a go at producing pieces of artwork. In this case they were producing decorative picture frames using a range of craft items buttons, crepe paper, glitter and pieces of wool figured heavily in the designs. One visitor insisted that he wanted to draw a picture of the Cunard liner, Queen Mary. This visitor had been an engineering designer in his life and as he delicately held his pencil to Test Valley Arts Foundation (TVAF) began his drawing it was possible to see is celebrating twenty-five years of the years roll away. supporting artists and arts practitioners in Test Valley and to do this they are presenting a series of arts activities, TVAF@25, where the emphasis is going to be on public participation. The first of these events was held in Romsey, as part of the Dementia Awareness week organised by the Romsey Dementia Action Group (ROMDAG). Romsey was successfully launched as a Dementia Friendly town in May 2014. Since this launch Romsey has seen Taking part in such art activities has some fantastic changes, initiatives and undoubted therapeutic properties support across the town and on 25th and during the day there were several September at the Hillier Gardens they visitors to the Arts Bus who worked will be presenting the Dementia Festival closely with Kaz and clearly enjoyed the (Demfest). Test Valley Arts Foundation experience. There were also numerous will be making their presence felt then by passers-by who simply wanted to chat bringing along a number of artists and and hear more about the activities practitioners to engage with the visitors in the TVAF@25 celebration and the to the festival. achievements of ROMDAG. For this first event Andover based artist, TVAF will shortly be publishing more Kaz Trinder, accompanied by John details about their celebration activities Baxter, who is coordinating the TVAF which will be spread across the whole of celebration activities, joined the Arts Test Valley. Visit www.testvalleyarts.org Bus and encouraged shoppers to stop for further details.

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22 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Health & Wellbeing Aqua Zumba® classes at Valley Leisure You are invited to splash into summer refreshments after the with the launch of all new Aqua Zumba® exercise class. classes, part of Valley Leisure’s Move What is Aqua Zumba®? Aqua Zumba® More with Zumba® Fitness programme. combines easy to follow movements The charitable trust, which runs four and repetition with music to give you a leisure centres on behalf of Test Valley fun and effective pool based workout. Borough Council, are hosting two free This class is perfect for those looking to launch events this July to give people make a splash by adding a low impact the opportunity to try the brand new aquatic exercise to their fitness routine. pool based exercise class. Working out in the water has a number Aqua Zumba® is launching at Andover of benefits. As well as having less Leisure Centre and Romsey Rapids impact on joints, the water creates Sports Complex on Wednesday 13th a natural resistance which helps to July. The Andover session is from 3pm tone your muscles. Aqua Zumba® also – 3.45pm with registration starting at improves heart and lung health, as well 2.30pm. The Romsey session is from as being a great way of de-stressing. 8pm – 8.45pm with registration from If you would like to take part in the 7.30pm. free Aqua Zumba launch events, you Both events include a 45 minute can reserve your space online at taster session and the opportunity for www.valleyleisure.co.uk/buyonline.

23 Health & Wellbeing DR YAN CLINIC Test Valley Chinese Medicine Centre Another happy customer by Mrs Melanie Fowler, Copythorne, Hampshire I suffer with severe vertigo and have done on and off for years. Traditional western medicine has not offered any solutions to my problem, so I decided to try Chinese medicine.

Dr. Yan has been giving me regular acupuncture and massage, alongside some herbal remedies. The results have been great. She has reduced the fluid retention in and around my ears and made life much easier for me. I am able to function normally now.

I highly recommend anyone who suffers with balance problems and vertigo to give it a go – you will definitely feel the benefits.

DR YAN CLINIC Test Valley Chinese Medicine Centre Treatments: Dr. Yan Li Associate.Prof./M.MSc • Acupuncture Member of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture(UK) Member of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture(China) • Herbal Remedies Member of combination treatment of TCM and Modern Medicine(China) Treatments for: • Nutritional Counselling • Joint Pain • Digestive Disorder • Tui Na Massage • Fibromyalgia • Trigeminal Neuralgia • Baby Tui Na Massage • Frozen Shoulder • Whiplash • Reflexology • Tennis Elbow • Vertigo • Moxibustion • Ear Candles • Fatigue • Impotence • Cupping • Allergy Test • Crohn’s Disease • Infertility • Thermotherapy • Flower Tea • Allergies • Hot Flash • Hay Fever • Psoriasis New excellent Masseur on board • Headache • Insomnia Full body deep tissue or relaxation massage is now available For more information on health conditions, please see our web. DR Y£15AN CLINI CVOUCHER Opening times: Tues–Fri 8am–5pm Test Valley Chinese Medicine Centre Sat 8am–noon for FREE 15 minute Wellow Village Hall, Buttons Lane, Deep Tissue Massage only West Wellow, Romsey, SO51 6BR Choose any part of your body from: neck, shoulder, arm, back, lower back, leg, ankle, head. Tel: 07588 740722 Web: www.dr-yan-clinic.co.uk New patients only. Valid until 31st July 2016.

24 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Health & Wellbeing How often are my strings pulled by others? strings? Are you fearful of speaking up, finding it hard not to please others? Why do we give control to others to pull our strings? If you feel that you have got into this spiral of continuously responding to others’ needs without being able to ask for your own needs and if this is resulting in feelings of depression or anxiety then perhaps arranging an appointment to see one of our experienced and supportive counsellors might be a first step. Wings also offers a few affordable counselling spaces for anyone who is struggling but feels unable to afford the full price of our sessions. Please look up our website www. wingscounselling.com or contact us on 01794 329278 or 07946 400257.

Do you sometimes feel that you dance to others’ tunes? That you go through WINGS life like a robot just doing the things that Psychotherapy & Counselling are expected of you? You have probably Centre for Cognitive Analytic Therapy been brought up in a household that Eating Disorder Clinic Depression Clinic has been generous in giving time to Wings offers a confidential and supportive counselling others but has not taught you how to service in Romsey with experienced and accredited say “no” when you feel overwhelmed and professionals who can help you to make sense of what exhausted? Does saying “no” make you you may be struggling with. We offer individual, couple feel guilty or selfish? You might even feel or family counselling for any of the following issues: that your immediate family is suffering • Anxiety • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder because you are unable to say “no” to • Stress • Bereavement and Loss • Obsessive Compulsive Disorders • Work based Issues requests at work or to friends who text • Low mood and Depression • Life Changes and Transitions and facebook you. Often you may feel • Relationship Issues • Postnatal Depression that you lurch from one job to the next Wings is also a leading Specialist Service helping with Eating obligation with what feels like someone Issues including Emotional Eating and Eating Disorders.

else pulling your strings. To book an initial appointment or to talk over what you It may be that those around you do not feel might suit you best please contact us. realise how tired and even resentful you Telephone: 01794 329 278 Mobile: 07946 400 257 may be feeling. Is it you that responds to Email: [email protected] what is expected? Are your strings being www.wingscounselling.com pulled or do you allow others to pull your 25 Health & Wellbeing Baby teeth, when am I meant to bring my children to the dentist? Children should visit the dentist as soon as Advice for children aged 3-6 years to help they begin to develop baby teeth to ensure prevent tooth decay: that they start right from the beginning • Brush at least twice daily with a fluoride and also to get them used to the dental toothpaste containing more than environment. Even baby teeth can get tooth decay and it is just as important to 1,000ppm fluoride look after these as adult teeth. The dentist • Brush last thing at night and at least on may recommend that a fluoride varnish one other occasion applied to the teeth can help to prevent • Brushing should be supervised by a tooth decay. There are also coatings that parent/carer can be put on the teeth called ‘fissure • It is best to use a pea sized amount of sealants’ that provide a physical barrier toothpaste between the surface of the teeth and the bacteria that cause the tooth decay. There • Spit the toothpaste out after brushing are also some things that you can do at and do not rinse, to maintain fluoride home to help look after baby teeth. levels • The frequency and amount of sugary food and drinks should be reduced • Sugar free medicines should be recommended

Advice for children 0-3 to help prevent tooth decay: • Parents/carers should brush or supervise tooth brushing • As soon as teeth erupt in the mouth brush them twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste containing no less than 1,000ppm fluoride Advice for children aged 7 and adults: • Brush last thing at night and on one other occasion • Brush at least twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste containing 1,350 - 1,500ppm • It is best to use only a smear of fluoride toothpaste • Brush last thing at night and at least on • Reduce the amount of sugary food and one other occasion drink • Spit the toothpaste out after brushing • Breast feeding provides the best and do not rinse, to maintain fluoride nutrition for babies levels • From 6 months of age infants should be introduced to drinking from a free-flow • The frequency and amount of sugary cup, and from one year feeding from a food and drinks should be reduced bottle should be discouraged If you would like any more information, • Sugar free medicines should be please do not hesitate to call New Street recommended Dental Care on 01264 301301.

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New Street House 130 New Street 01264 Andover SP10 1DR 301301

With later opening hours, appointments on Saturday mornings, 24 hour emergency service, check-ups from £18.50 free for under 18’s*, New Street Dental Care will keep you smiling even if you’re nervous! Dental Services - • Consultation and Dental Health Check-up • Denture Repairs • Dental Hygiene and Gum (Periodontal) Treatment • Children’s Dentistry • Dental Fillings • Sports Mouth Guards • Crowns and Bridges • Teeth Grinding Guards and Splints • Extractions • Home Bleaching • Root Canal Treatment • Cosmetic Dentistry • Dentures • Dental Implants www.newstreetdentalcare.co.uk *Please note that to get a Free Dental Examination for under 18s, one or more parent (guardian) has to be registered and seen by our Dentist within the last 6 months at New Street Dental Care. HomeCare Finder Ltd. HomeCare Finder provides a highly trusted, friendly and professional service, employing carers who are carefully selected to offer a level of support and dedication that is synonymous with the Amesbury Abbey Group’s family philosophy. We have been serving Winchester, Andover, The Wallops, Ludgershall, Tidworth and surrounding areas for over 18 years.

We can help when things start to become difficult, assisting with washing, bathing, toileting, getting into and out of bed, Personal Care feeding, hair care, oral and general hygiene. We can also provide support with meal preparation so that you can still enjoy the benefits of home cooking.

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Our respite care service allows you to take a well deserved break, safe in the knowledge that your loved one is being Respite Care looked after in your absence. Please call ✆ 01962 761461 ! info@homecarefinder.co.uk | www.homecarefinder.co.uk 27 Health & Wellbeing Be inspired at Valley Leisure This summer is jam packed with exciting Challenge yourself in the sporting events featuring some of our gym, pool or studio with favourite sporting stars from across the access to almost 100 exercise classes world. Don’t just watch your sporting including studio cycling, Zumba, yoga heroes on the TV, be inspired by them! and aqua based classes. Feel a little Rio magic and try a new Socialise and challenge your friends and activity this summer with an all inclusive family on the court with tennis, squash, membership at Valley Leisure, giving badminton and table tennis. you access to four sites across the Test Valley: Andover Leisure Centre, Romsey Put your putting skills to the test on Rapids Sports Complex, Knightwood the 18 hole par 3 golf course based at Leisure Centre and Charlton Lakeside Charlton Lakeside Pavilion. Pavilion. Or why not take some time for yourself Join within July and August and pay and relax in the spa area? £25 a month for the first two months For more information about this offer and no joining fee this summer. Terms call Andover Leisure Centre on 01264 and conditions apply. 347105 or Romsey Rapids Sports An all inclusive Valley Leisure Complex on 01794 835555. To see all membership includes a variety of of Valley Leisure’s latest membership activities to keep you active – so you options and offers, visit can be like your favourite sporting star. www.valleyleisure.co.uk.

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T: 023 92 986465 M: 07590 398921 E: [email protected] www.happykitchens.uk 31 Glasses for golfing Debra Watts from Ringlands Optics says that, to the golfer glasses can sometimes be more of materials. Nylon is a commonly used frame a hindrance than a help, but this needn’t be the material in sports specific frames because it case. is durable and light weight but robust enough Here are some things to consider when buying that it stays in place. Metal frames tend to glasses if you are a golfer. They need to be light distort more easily. weight, durable and well fitted. A golfer spends long periods out in the sun It is important that the frame doesn’t impede and needs to make sure that their eyes are your view, particularly when addressing the protected from the effects of harmful rays ball. So the frame should be deep enough that that can cause cataracts and other eye health you don’t see the rim or look under it when concerns. All lenses whether they are tinted or looking down at the ball. It should also be not need to filter out Ultra violet rays. wide enough that your vision is not impeded A yellow lens that absorbs blue light will help when you swing through. The fitting is critical you read greens better and follow your ball because the last thing you need is for the in flight. The greens and white ball will be glasses to slide forward when you look down at enhanced, while the blue of the sky will be the ball or move when you swing through. muted. Look for brown or amber lenses to A familiar problem on the golf course is watery increase contrast. Some golfers prefer more eyes on a cold day, due to wind blowing in the natural vision and lenses that do not distort eyes. A wrap around design with wide arms will colours. For those, a neutral gray or green-grey help protect the eyes from the front and sides. lens give more true colour The lenses need to be strong and light weight. A good pair of glasses will help your game in The ideal material is polycarbonate. It gives oh so many ways: you’ll see better, your eyes maximum protection against impact and will feel more comfortable and they will be is thinner and lighter than standard lens protected from the effects of harmful rays. 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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Call 01794 367286 to discuss your requirements. www.verandas-crocodilla.co.uk 35 Pets Feature Dogs in Hot Cars All creatures by John Chitty BVetMed MRCVS, Consulting at Anton Vets, Andover great and small One of the problems we worry about at this time of year is that of dogs in hot cars. RSPCA is bracing itself for influx of unwanted fish after release of Finding Dory. Goldfish We’re all aware of this and know that the inside are often a child’s first pet but are soon of a car can get very hot in summer (at 22°C air referred to as the forgotten pet as many are temperature outside, the inside of a car can reach neglected and cast aside. 47°C within an hour) so any animal left inside may overheat developing hyperthermia and dehydration. Over the last five years the RSPCA has If this is untreated then the animal can die. I use the collected almost 10,000 fish following calls word “animal” as this applies to all pets, not just from members of the public about their dogs! welfare and is expecting further unwanted The obvious way to prevent this is not to leave pets and neglected fish to come into its care in a car when it’s hot. following the release of Finding Dory. However, sometimes it is unavoidable so what can Now the animal welfare charity is trying to you do to prevent the problem? help owners care for their fishy friends by 1. Leave the pet for as short a time as possible. giving advice and guidance on what they 2. Leave windows and sunroof open (though not need to be happy and healthy. wide open!) Alexandra Jones, RSPCA exotics scientific 3. Cover the windscreen with a blanket or sunscreen. officer, said: “Fish - particularly goldfish - are 4. Provide water. often seen as an easy first pet for children, 5. CHECK your pet regularly and let them out each however it is still really important they are time; this allows the interior to cool as well. There cared for properly and the conditions they 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! www.antonvets.co.uk 01264 729 165 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 Vet on site 24 hours a day, every day hotter. In short, if the dog seems calm, leave it be. If it is in Full supervision distress then get help at once – dial 999 but do not break into the vehicle yourself unless advised to by for hospitalised the police (otherwise it can be classed as criminal damage). patients

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 Unit 11 cool but not cold otherwise shock may result. NEVER Anton Business Park use ice! Veterinary attention should be sought quickly as fluids via a drip will be needed. Anton Mill Road Hampshire SP10 2NJ We’re very fortunate that everyone already seems well aware of this and we actually see less than one @antonvets case of hyperthermia a year! It’s still too many but search ‘Anton Vets’ it is good to see that the publicity does help in this 24 hour emergency care case.

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live in are a vital part of that. They need “Many people bought clown fish after the regular routine care and have very specific release of Finding Nemo in 2003 which led needs. to a large number of fish being neglected or dumped when they grew too large or were “A common misconception with goldfish more difficult to look after than expected. is the age and size they can reach. Lots of We are bracing ourselves for a similar trend people think goldfish live for about five years once again. and generally grow to about 12cm in length. The fact is they’re known to live for over 25 “We want to help fish owners make sure years and some can reach over 30cm! they are providing a happy and healthy environment for their fish to thrive so have “Fish can be challenging to keep. They can’t published care sheets so everyone has easy show their feelings as clearly as mammals access to important information.” do and meeting their complex biological, The RSPCA is also promoting the Big Fish environmental and behavioural needs takes Campaign, an initiative to reduce the amount a great deal of preparation, investment, time of large fish being given up for adoption and care. when they outgrow the owner’s tank. Such “Sadly many owners who buy exotic pets ‘tank busting’ fish include red-tailed catfish, on impulse after seeing a film or TV show giant gouramis and certain species of pleco don’t find out how to care for the animals catfish. Many of these fish end up being given first. When they then realise how much up to public aquariums because owner did space and care the animal requires they not fully research these fish and so may have can lose interest, or feel unable to care for been unaware of their adult size. them anymore. As a result exotic pets are Anyone who would like extra information often abandoned, given up to animal rescue on how to care for a pet fish should visit centres or released into the wild. www.rspca.org.uk/fish Why Choose Companion Care Broad Road, , SP11 8AT Tel: 07787 168398 Vets? www.PegasusRidingSchool.com

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37 Andover advert 70x105.indd 1 02/06/2016 10:21 A Complete Home Improvement Service

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38 www.mlggazettes.co.uk Bespoke Kitchens & Bedrooms 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 tailor-made 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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40 www.mlggazettes.co.uk TROUT ‘N ABOUT FESTIVAL Stockbridge is the place to be on Sunday 7th August 2016 for a fantastic foodies and families day out. Trout ‘n About, Stockbridge’s annual festival of local food, produce and crafts will fill the high street, complete with kids entertainers, farm animals and vintage tractors, plus live music from local bands on two stages. Hop on a 1964 King Alfred Bus from free car parks at either end of the high street to be dropped amidst the action. Trout ‘n About, which is free to attend, is now in its 8th year and has become one of the most popular local food events in Hampshire. The event is run by volunteers from the community and any funds raised are used to finance local good causes. The 2015 beneficiaries included The Alex Lewis Trust, Stockbridge Neighbour Care and the Children’s Playground to name a few. We will have over 100 stall holders showcasing the best that Hampshire can offer, including delicious baked goodies, local meats, buffalo burgers, lamb and pork dishes, aromatic herbs, seafood, crumbly fudges, olives, cupcakes, chocolate, preserves and chutneys, cordial, smoked fish, biltong, local cheeses, scrumptious sweet and savoury tarts, chilli products, cider, ales and wines from the Test Valley. A foodie’s delight! Local arts and craft stalls will include handmade jewellery, bunting, plants, animal portraits, stationery, natural soaps & creams, glassware, dog collars, photography, bespoke art prints, furniture and furnishings, silverware and fly fishing at Orvis and The Greyhound on the Test! There will be plenty of demonstrations too – including metal sculpture, hand forged ironwork and wood turning. Kids will have a great time visiting the animal petting farm and having a go on the helter-skelter, whilst adults can enjoy sampling the array of local beers and cider and tap their feet to the live bands. Come and join us for a fun day out for all the family. For more information please visit www.tnastockbridge.co.uk or www. facebook.com/TroutnAbout. Here’s to another wonderful family day out on Stockbridge High Street, we look forward to seeing you! “As a simple visitor to T&A this year, I had to write and thank you and say what a fantastic event you organised yesterday. I, like many others I suspect, was absolutely blown away by the wonderful atmosphere, music, traders, food and good humour of everyone. I overheard several people saying what a brilliant festival it was – something Stockbridge can be really proud of – and I shall definitely make sure everyone at 20 SPC knows this (if they don’t already!). Congratulations the 16 on a great success.” “I am sure you will have many letters of congratulation STOCKBRIDGE Food for a fantastic day yesterday. We came home early from holiday and were thrilled to be able to attend. and Generally the comments included the fact that the Craft Festival quality of the stalls was extremely high and they S U N DAY were unusual and that the people attending were of AM STOCKBRIDGE th 10.00 ‘quality’… My Dad was thrilled he didn’t have to pay HIGH STREET until 4.00PM to park. So much so good! We went to the same event 7 a couple of years ago and found it lacking. Not so C AUGUST RA S V F ON yesterday. A fab job by the team in turquoise.” IN T TI T F T DE RA EN A AG MONST M 1 E A IP IC “Well… what a wonderful success, even the weather 0 R GR EQU S 0 M ICULTURAL U T was beautifully organised! Many congratulations on F S AN M F R TA IM IVE RA so many fun and interesting stalls. Juggling Jake was LL ALS & L C F K E S O E & F an enormous (and extremely patient) attraction for IN E F LOC ODUC O G PA AL PR N/ KS the young as was the carousel – such a good thought A RKI P O R keeping the children happy. I do know what hard work L NG & HO PA THANK YOU TO OUR FR R PRINCIPLE SPONSOR it was and you must all be hugely congratulated. ED B CA Almost most impressive was that there was not a US FROM bit of litter left at the end of the day – and brilliant organisation again, the dustmen collected on Monday!! www.tnastockbridge.co.uk Thank you all for an impressive TnA.” 41 Family run Funeral Directors Serving Romsey and district for over 100 years, and through three generations of the Peace family 122 The Hundred, Romsey www.ahcheater.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01794 513393 Personal attention from Simon & Michael Peace, Giles Sadd and Graham Lusty

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