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I hardly watched any television apart from the football during the summer, but this changes, come September. It’s ‘Strictly’ season and ‘Slow Horses’ is back for season 7 IYKYK! Of course, I wont be spending all my time sat in front of the telly! There are still lots of things to be getting out of the house for. There’s the Hampshire Air Festival at Thruxton Aerodrome, the Friday market in the library, Stubbington Stitch & Knit sales, Heritage Open Days, the Alverstoke Michaelmas Fayre down the road and more! Find details of all these events and more inside. I’ll be getting in the garden too. Lot’s of tidying and clearing to do. My sweet peas have only just stopped flowering! I’ll be sowing my last crop of rocket and some winter spinach. I’ll also be ordering too many spring bulbs and sowing some flower seeds to give them a head start for next year. I’ll be working my way through the list of things to do in the garden - it’s on page 22. How confident are you on the computer or your phone? Does the digital world send you into a spin? Help is at hand in the form of Brendoncare’s Digital Cafés. It’s the place to head for help with everything online, and they’ll help you gain confidence in the digital world. Whether you need help setting up your tablet, downloading apps or getting to grips with your mobile phone, they can help. You’ll soon be shopping, communicating, booking events and all sorts in no time! Details are on page 12. I’m a Pelargonium lover. My collection is growing. I bought my first from the Crescent Garden Plant Sale and it’s grown ever since. So, I was thrilled when Rita’s article for this month landed in my inbox. It is all about Pelargonium.
and you’ll find it on page 14. I’ve learnt they love being pot bound and some smell divine! August was a month of firsts for me. I made my first poached egg and took my first ever Pilates Reformer class - and I loved both! If you love Pilates or want to give it a go, head to page 8, where you’ll find details of a new Pilates studio down the road. Sign up for the opening offers! My favourite food season is probably autumn. I can enjoy warming, nourishing foods and not come out in a sweat whilst cooking or eating them! Curries, daal, lasagne and chilli are all cooked on repeat from now until next May. I’ve shared one of these dishes inside - a vegetarian lasagne that’s a real crowd-pleaser. I’ve made this numerous times and it never disappoints. How’s your hot tub? Does it need a clean? Or are you thinking of getting one? Need your drive done or your house painted? Does your back need looking after? I have advertisers inside to help with all these things and much more! If you use their services, please let them know you found them in Choice Magazine. Are you a local business looking for more customers? Book an advert in our next edition I'd love to help, so get in touch! Have a lovely September, everyone!
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When I went vegetarian 15 years ago, my friends had one major concern… would they ever get my lasagne again?! Thankfully, I immediately adapted my much-loved recipe to make it meat-free, and 15 years on, those cosy nights catching up over a big dish of delicious lasagne and happy friends are still going strong! Serves 6 Ingredients: • 1 onion • 1 carrot • 2 cloves garlic • 1 aubergine • 250g mushrooms • 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into roughly 2cm cubes, or frozen chopped butternut squash • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes • 2 glasses of red wine • 2 handfuls of fresh herbs - sage, rosemary and thyme, finely chopped • Chilli flakes • Olive oil • 300g fresh lasagne sheets • Grated Parmesan • 250g grated mozzarella For the white sauce • 500ml crème fraîche • 2 handfuls grated Parmesan • A splash of milk Method Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. If using fresh butternut squash, peel and cut it into roughly 2cm cubes. If using frozen, you can cook it straight from frozen. Spread over a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chilli flakes. Roast until tender and slightly caramelised. Slice the aubergine into roughly 1cm slices. Brush both sides with olive oil and roast or grill for about 10 minutes on each side, until softened.
Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the onion, garlic and carrot, and finely chop the fresh herbs. Heat about 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, garlic, carrot and herbs and cook gently for a few minutes until softened. Slice the mushrooms and add them to the pan. You may need to add another splash of oil. Cook for a few minutes until the mushrooms have softened. Add the chopped tomatoes and red wine. Bring everything to the boil, then reduce the heat and leave to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. For the white sauce, mix the crème fraîche, a couple of handfuls of grated parmesan and a splash of milk in a bowl. Stir until you have a nice, spreadable consistency. Add a little more milk if needed. Now it’s time to layer up! Lightly brush your lasagne dish with olive oil. Start with a layer of lasagne sheets, followed by some of the mushroom and tomato mixture. Add a layer of the white sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan, followed by the roasted butternut squash. Add another layer of lasagne sheets, then repeat with the mushroom mixture, white sauce, Parmesan and the roasted aubergine. Finish with a final layer of lasagne sheets, then spread over the remaining white sauce. Sprinkle generously with grated mozzarella and finish with a little Parmesan. Pop it in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until bubbling and golden on top. Keep an eye on it halfway through - you may need to turn the dish if your oven cooks unevenly. If you do have any leftovers, it freezes well.
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Crescent Garden I N S E PT E M B E R
Scented Pelargoniums are attractive garden plants which originate in South Africa, where there are several wild native plants from which our cultivated plants originate. Their name comes from the Greek word pelargos, meaning a stork as their seed pods are round with a long projection looking like a stork’s beak. In fact there is a wild member of the family native to this country one of whose names is storksbill. Scented Pelargoniums are more delicate than the brightly coloured bedding varieties of Pelargonium, with small flowers in clusters at the end of delicate stems. They are closer in appearance to the wild species from which they originate than their flashier cousins. The joy in growing them is in the wonderful perfumes given off by their leaves. They are best grown near a path where they may be brushed against causing the leaves to release their scent, which may be citrus ,nutmeg, pine, mint, rose, eucalyptus or many others. The perfume comes from glands on the leaf surface which release fragrant volatile compounds. Though if you should be tempted to bite into the leaves you would taste a bitter astringent chemical. In the original wild plants these strong scents and flavours would have been used to see off grazing insects and attract pollinators. They first became popular garden plants in the eighteenth century when various plant breeders crossed and recrossed the various wild plants being discovered in South Africa to create the many varieties available today, each with its own special perfume. They were very popular with the Victorians, who used them to perfume rooms, flavour butter and cream, infuse in various liquids to make scented teas, line a cake tin, make pot pourri, release geranium oil or use the flowers to decorate a cake top. They are still used in many of these ways and have remained popular garden plants for several hundred years.
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Not surprisingly, given their native habitat, they prefer a warm climate, fairly dry soil which is not too rich, like sunlight or dappled shade and are not frost tolerant. In the mild climate of Crescent Garden they do well. They sometimes struggle a bit through the winter, but cuttings are taken, so that if any of the plants fail there are replacements. There are three different species of Scented Pelargoniums in the Garden, planted under the old tulip tree. Pelargonium fragrans (1800) is sometimes called the nutmeg geranium. It is a bushy little plant with small grey green crumpled leaves and tiny white flowers with red veins in the petals. The foliage releases a warm spicy fragrance reminiscent of nutmeg, balsam and pine. Pelargonium Lady Plymouth (1800) or P. Graveolens (1774). P. Lady Plymouth has deeply lobed grey green leaves edged with a narrow band of white. The perfume is sometimes described as eucalyptus and sometimes roses/fresh mint/lemon. On our plant the variegated leaves have reverted to plain green, however, making it P. graveolens, from which it was bred. This is a very old species from which many other lemon scented species were bred. Pelargonium tomentosum (1790) has a strong peppermint scent and is the origin of all mint smelling varieties. It has large heart shaped velvety leaves with white borders and small clusters of tiny white flowers. So, a very interesting group of plants, which you might like to add to your garden. If you choose to come and look at them in Crescent Garden and feel tempted to touch the leaves to try and release the perfume, please do so VERY carefully as our plants are not very large to bear such treatment.
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DENTAL SURGERY Dr Bernie Taylor Offering a friendly, highly professional dedicated personal service. Over 20 years experience in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Experienced, warm and friendly staff.
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Local Events STUBBINGTON AND HILL HEAD HISTORY SOCIETY 14th September 7.30pm. Roman Catholic Church Hall, Bells Lane, Stubbington PO14 2PL. The other ships at the Battle of Trafalgar 1805 speaker Andrew Kern. Guests are welcome for a £5 admission charge - pay cash on the night. For more information on the society, including annual membership details, please visit www.shhhs.co.uk STUBBINGTON BELLES 2nd Monday of the month at The Crofton Club, Titchfield Rd, Stubbington from 1.30-3.30pm. Varied programme of speakers and demonstrations, as well as a regular lunch club and coffee morning. Our next meeting is on Monday 14th September. More info from stubbingtonbellessec@hampshirewi.org.uk STUBBINGTON & HILL HEAD WI 30th Sept. 2pm. Baptist Church, Jay Close, Stubbington Our September talk is 'Kirtles, Corsets and Curtains'. If you'd like to try us out, visitors are warmly welcomed. Info Stubbingtonsec@hampshire.org.uk HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 11th - 20th September - various venues. Each September thousands of volunteers across the country invite you to experience local history, architecture and culture. All for free..From walks, talks, displays and more! There’s over 50 to choose from in Gosport! Check out heritageopendays.org.uk for listings
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Do you have important legal documents in place to protect your interests and make life easier for you and your family, whatever the future brings? If you have received a diagnosis of dementia, or are concerned about becoming ill and unable to cope with paying your bills, wouldn’t it be helpful for a family member to be able to step in and deal with your finances? If your family member needed to make decisions for you, instead of just acting on your instructions, they would need your formal written authority to do this. Formal authority can be given by creating a Lasting Power of Attorney. This document will allow your family member to take over managing your money, either temporarily or long term. You can also create a Lasting Power of Attorney which allows your family member to make decisions for you about medical treatment, if you are unable for any reason to make your own decisions. This is not the same as an Advance Decision, which is a document which sets out your decision to refuse medical treatment in the future, under specific conditions.
If you are caring for an elderly relative, or are likely to be doing so in the future, a Lasting Power of Attorney will mean that you can provide the support your relative needs and access services on their behalf, without the difficulties, stress and resistance you would otherwise encounter. Having a Will gives you peace of mind that your money, property and personal possessions will be going to the people you have chosen to benefit. An out of date Will can cause problems within the family or mean that a chosen beneficiary receives nothing. If you have any unanswered questions about Wills or Lasting Powers of Attorney, Christine will be pleased to help, so do please get in touch for a free, no obligation, chat.
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MOBILE CARPET & VINYL SPECIALISTS Fitted Carpets & Vinyls at DIRECT prices 3,500 Quality carpets & vinyls to choose from in the comfort of your own home
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Local Events GOSPORT MODEL RAILWAY SHOW Saturday 19th September 10.30am-4pm. St. Mary’s Church Parish Hall, Alverstoke. Showing about four layouts, in various scales, depicting various countries. Light refreshments available. A trader from a local model railway shop is present along with a club members’ Bring and Buy table. Entry: £3 Adult, £1 Children over 5 years of age.
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SHORE LEAVE HASLAR MEMORIAL GARDEN Weds 9th September 11am-2pm & Saturday 12th Sept as part of Heritage Open Days. Crafts, plants, produce for sale. Homemade cake and drinks. Walk around the peaceful garden. Please park in main Haslar site. Free entry. Donations gratefully accepted. STUBBINGTON LIBRARY FAIR Fridays 9:30-11:30am
Home-baked cakes, jams, and chutneys, unique handmade crafts, plants & vegetables. Come along and enjoy a wonderful selection of home-baked cakes, jams, and chutneys Quilts, jewellery, painting kits and more! ST EDMUNDS (CROFTON OLD CHURCH) Services 9.30am every Sunday. 1st & 3rd Sun Holy Communion (BCP). 2nd & 4th Sun Morning Service. Coffee served after Morning Service. 18th Sept 10am-12pm Open for visitors/private prayer and tea, coffee, biscuits and cake will be available too! Do come along and join us, you will be warmly welcome.
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Established 46 years ago in the heart of Fort Fareham, Beresford Auto Service Centre is the place to go for MOTs, car servicing, repairs, air conditioning regassing & diagnosis.
• All makes & models • MOT & MOT repairs • Cars & light commercials • Brakes & exhausts • Tyres • Air-con re-gassing • Steering & suspension • Latest diagnostic equipment • Cam belt replacement • Clutches
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Rowans Hospice’s Shining Stars Walk Returns for an Unforgettable Night of Remembrance, Community and Fundraising Rowans Hospice is bringing back its much-loved Shining Stars Walk on Saturday, 26 September 2026. Whether walking in memory of a loved one, supporting local hospice care, or simply enjoying a special evening, participants can expect a memorable night of reflection, celebration and community spirit.
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Starting at 7pm from HMS Temeraire, walkers can choose a 4-mile or 8-mile route along Portsmouth’s iconic waterfront, taking in landmarks including the Spinnaker Tower and HMS Warrior. New for 2026, participants can dedicate a personalised star projected onto one of Portsmouth’s most iconic buildings as a unique tribute. Entertainment, starting at 5pm, will add to the atmosphere, while HMS Warrior will once again open exclusively for participants to light a candle and remember loved ones. The Hospice hopes to raise £70,000 to support specialist care across South East Hampshire. Tickets cost £27 for adults and £12 for children (free for under 3’s), including a commemorative t-shirt, refreshments and a finisher’s medal. Online registration closes on Tuesday, 22 September, with tickets also available on the night on 26 September. For more information and to register, visit: www.rowanshospice.co.uk/event/shining-stars-walk
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We urgently require your broken and unwanted gold, jewellery and antiques.
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Could you be A TRUSTEE FOR LEE HUB?
We are recruiting for a Trustee to manage our ‘over 60s’ and ‘Veterans’ luncheons.
homemade cakes available and is an ideal opportunity to catch up with friends.
If you have the enthusiasm and energy to join us as a Trustee and take our luncheons on and make a difference - please reach out and have a discussion about becoming a Trustee.
Volunteers keep the Hub running. If you have a spare morning or afternoon and would like to volunteer for 3.5 hours a week, please visit the Hub for more information and a chat.
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month we hold an ‘Over 60s Luncheon’ where we aim to provide a hot meal during the winter months and a cold meal during the summer months. At only £5, this is an ideal & affordable opportunity to meet up with other folk and have a natter while enjoying some lunch.
The Lee Hub is YOUR community hub and your help keeps it open.
The Lee Hub is open Monday to Friday from 9:30am-4.30pm and on Saturdays from 10am 1:30pm. Saturdays see a range of delicious
Lee Hub Independent Community Library, 14 High Street, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9BZ (Registered Charity: 1193198). Website: www.leehub.co.uk Phone: 02392 551047 Email: library@leehub.co.uk
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FREE Valuation
Panorama Court
Anchorage Court
£595,000 ‐ B (81) 4 bed duplex
£375,000 ‐ B (83) 2 bed
Portsmouth Road £685,000 ‐ D (65) 5 bed
Pilgrims Way £575,000 ‐ D (62) 2 bed
Hill Head Road £995,000 ‐ C (70) 5 bed
Seymour Road £365,000 ‐ D (67) 2 bed
William Close £525,000 ‐ C (76) 4 bed
Gosport & Alverstoke: ‐ 02392 529889 Lee on the Solent: ‐ 02392 551199
Established since 1998 in Stubbintgton Village
Hill Head £925,000
Stubbington £545,000
Stubbington £425,000
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