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Dear Residents, 70 glorious years indeed! Our wonderful Queen Elizabeth II has been a pillar of stability. What an amazing achievement and I do hope you can celebrate with her in style this June. There are street parties planned which is a fabulous way of getting to know our neighbours more and let’s face it a great excuse to let our hair down. After the last two years I think we all deserve a good old-fashioned knees-up! Long live our Queen. Your magazine this month is a celebration of our British values and sense of pride. We hope you enjoy reading all the interesting articles. The advertisers, who make this all possible, are here for you, as are the shops, clubs, societies and churches. Here at Modern Magazines, we are very proud of all that is local. If you own a local company or shop, we can absolutely help expand your valuable business. If you run a club or group in the local area, we would love to get you more publicity. With the magazines in-print, online and a social media presence we are all about helping you the resident know who you can trust to help you in the house, help you yourself, as well as get people coming together to keep active and busy. The more local data you have, the more you can use these services and participate in the clubs. We wish everyone a very jolly June and we congratulate sincerely Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her outstanding dedication and duty for the last 70 years!

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The Queen in her own words Money Matters: Martin Lewis Puzzle Page Councillor’s Column Kevin McCloud Column Interview: Daniel Radcliffe Weyhill Electronic Organ Society The Queen in Decades Alan Titchmarsh Column Andover Musical Theatre Co Motoring: MOT Madness Interview: Jennie Bond Unity News & Events Pets: Fly Strike in Rabbits

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The Queen in her own words Quiet, impeccably mannered, but always addressing with poise and precision, what Queen Elizabeth II says is always worth hearing. The Queen and Diana The idea that the Queen was in some way unapproving of Diana is one that has permeated the popular press and, it might be said, has left an indelible stain on the reputation of both. Yet many biographers have noted that the relationship between the two was excellent, even after the break-up of Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles. “No one who knew Diana will ever forget her. Millions of others who never met her, but felt they knew her, will remember her. “She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.” Serving her country Upon the Queen’s coronation, she declared herself fully at the service of the nation she was serving, as have all Monarchs coming to the throne. While the words are regularly spoken, the intensity with which they were said perhaps should have given

some indication that Elizabeth truly was giving herself over to the nation, a

efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.” fact that has been borne out in the 70 years that have followed. “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” Struggles Taking strength from all around her, the Queen has never professed to have all the answers. “I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about ﬁnding ways of encouraging people to combine their

Family Bringing the royals back to a status where people can empathise and share in the joys and pain of the family unit, is something Elizabeth has excelled in. “Like all best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.” Contrition Finally, the Queen has not only had to reference and apologise for events that occurred long before she was born. “To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy. With the beneﬁt of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently or not at all.”

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Money on my mind... the Martin Lewis column He’s the UK’s leading money saving expert - a journalist and presenter who has kept millions of pounds in people’s pockets as well as lifting the lid on the threats and dangers we need to be aware of as consumers. In this month’s column, Martin Lewis looks at haggling, and discusses whether it’s a dying art into which we need to breathe new life. We have a real aversion to haggling in this country – in fact, I would say we are some of the world’s worst hagglers. We’ve lost the bravado and conﬁdence we once had to cut a deal, yet if you master haggling, and it is an artform, it’s fun and actually adds a layer of enjoyment to the process of buying and selling. Most people encounter haggling when it comes to their utilities and other service providers, and in simple terms, if you don’t haggle when it comes to renewing your broadband or TV package or mobile contract or car insurance or whatever it is, you are simply costing yourself money that could translate to a meal, or a deposit for a car, or a holiday. The ﬁrst part of haggling where utilities are concerned is to get on price comparison sites in order to get a benchmark of what is available elsewhere, because that’s your target. Usually these best offers will be

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Councillor’s Column The Platinum Jubilee weekend is upon us and it’s time to celebrate Her Majesty’s extraordinary achievement. Her life has been one of service in the truest sense of the word. To the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and to all of us. Which is why I’m looking forward to joining you at many events across Test Valley this week. I think it’s also incumbent on us to mark this moment in our history with a longer-lasting reminder of Her Majesty’s incredible service. That’s why we’re commissioning two new pieces of public artwork for both Andover and Romsey. It’s my hope that generations to come will be able to enjoy these pieces of art and be reminded of this unique moment in British history. More details to be announced this month. In 2019, at the beginning of this Corporate Plan period, I announced I was on a mission – to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives in Test Valley. That mission centred around three themes. To regenerate our town centres, to give residents more opportunities to recycle and to enhance our green spaces and natural environment, whilst boosting biodiversity and countering climate change. Since then we have adopted masterplans for both Andover and Romsey, delivering the first phase in Andover with the creation of the new Riverside Park and cracking on with the feasibility work for the Romsey South of Town Centre. We’ve also been working flat out on waste and recycling. Although less than 6% of waste here in Test Valley goes to landfill, we can always do more. Particularly to improve our recycling rate. Thankfully, the Environment Act has proved the catalyst we need for change. We will imminently be announcing plans to offer residents the chance to recycle glass, thin plastics (pots, tubs 12

and trays) and Tetra Pak-style cartons in the same household recycling bin. As well as providing a weekly food waste service. After totting up the numbers, I’m pleased to confirm that Test Valley planted over 19k trees during the 2021/22 planting season almost doubling the target we set ourselves. For various reasons, we’ve had to cut down or coppice 500 trees during the same period, including 414 diseased Ash. So that’s 39 trees planted for each one we’ve had to remove. With the help of partners, it’s our intention to continue on this trajectory. From 2023, we will be embarking on a new Corporate Plan, which gets refreshed every four years. Please be assured that we won’t be throwing the baby out with the bathwaterand we’ll still be concentrating on the three missions as described above. However, there is an opportunity to shape new priorities – and I want you to have your say. Over the summer, councillors and council officers will also be at various community events up and down the borough to speak to residents. So please come and say hello. Alternatively, the survey is available online at: www.testvalley.gov.uk/ aboutyourcouncil/corporate-plan-2023-2027. I look forward to sharing the outcomes.

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A Design for Life… The Kevin McCloud Column Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architectural business owner talks about the very ﬁrst and most basic element of any project, communication. I take it as a huge compliment when I see the Grand Designs format taken to foreign shores. In particular, our Grand Designs Abroad project, which is going back well over 15 years now, saw us working with ambitious homeowners in France, Italy and Spain in undertaking ventures to make their design dreams come true. What dawned on me is the fact that anything is possible when you are able to communicate a concept… clearly, concisely, properly. In reality, that’s no more difﬁcult to do in a foreign language than it is in English. After all, how often do we see home improvement shows here in the UK where the concept of what someone wants ends up a million miles from what they get?! It all comes down to interaction and being clear as far as what

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The Mention of Reinvention Daniel Radcliﬀe’s ability to embrace new projects across multiple mediums is no less admirable than his willingness to reference the past, and a certain wizard who just won’t go away. Change and reinvention for Daniel Radcliffe has never been in doubt. Of course, the 32-year-old, to some, will always be Harry Potter, no matter how much the genre changes or the boyish good looks lessen. “I learned a long time ago you can’t keep going back to the well,” he admits. “Harry Potter was great but, you know, I was a kid, and I’m deﬁnitely not that kid now. “Of course I will always be grateful, and I know to a certain generation they would love me to stay that character forever, but for my own sanity I had to reinvent as far away from that

as I could, and I feel I have done that. “And besides, what film does is immortalises people in that moment… so I will always be there, in one sense.” Since the final Potter film screened in 2011, Radcliffe has extended his range with a series of daring performances in horror films (The Woman in Black and Victor Frankenstein), dramas (Kill Your Darlings and The Gamechangers), and edgy comedies (Horns and Swiss Army Man). He’s also made a name for himself on stage in Equus (famously appearing naked), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Broadway play Privacy. “I don’t have any strategy other than to choose projects that make me happy and satisfy me creatively. “It starts with the script, but I’m also anxious to work with actors and directors I admire, and who are going to help me grow as an individual and evolve in my profession.” For a while, it

seemed as though Radcliffe, who is in a long-term relationship with actress Erin Darke, was going to head the way of emotive, intellectual independent movies. After all, that would match the headspace he occupied as a kid growing up writing and poetry – two things he loves. “I think my love of words comes from having grown up surrounded by books, scripts, and plays. My father was an agent whose clients were writers and directors and there were always stacks of books lying around the house. “I didn’t read that much when I was a child but suddenly around the age of 14, I began to devour everything, especially books on history. I still read a lot although now it’s mainly nonﬁction. Reading and writing are great passions of mine and I think that has helped me in terms of choosing scripts. “Ultimately, whatever it is – TV, ﬁlm, stage – I know what makes me tick and I look forward to the next job, and making the best of that experience.”

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Weyhill Electronic Organ Society Performing for WEOS at the Fairground Hall, Weyhill on Thursday 16th June will be the very popular TONY STACE from Northallerton, making his seventh appearance for the Club.

Tony began playing at the age of nine and received much encouragement and tuition from his father; they would often practice until the early hours of the morning – much to his mother’s consternation! However, his efforts were well rewarded as he won many competitions and joined the organ and keyboard circuit at the age of eighteen.

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The Queen in Decades

Buckingham Palace announced recently that it was already beginning plans for Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday, even though she is still over four years from that milestone.

Even now, at 95, Elizabeth still undertakes her seemingly endless list of public and private duties with consummate ease, and to begin the long process of

preparations in the lead-up to her century milestone in 2026, we have compiled a collection of images of the Queen on every decade of her life.

At 20 - Princess Elizabeth in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, seen here with her mother Queen Elizabeth.

At 10 - Princess Elizabeth, right, arriving with her sister, Princess Margaret, at the Royal Tournament, Olympia.

At 40 - The River Severn was at its full tide of 46ft as the Queen opened the world’s seventhlongest bridge with Mrs Barbara Castle

At 30 - Harry Primrose, the 6th Earl Of Rosebery, With Queen Elizabeth Ii At Epsom On Oaks Day

At 50 - Queen Elizabeth II visits Associated Newspapers in Fleet Street, London, in 1976

At 60 - Queen Elizabeth II with David Attenborough, ﬁlming the Christmas Message in the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace

At 70 - Queen Elizabeth II out and about in her Range Rover

At 90 - Queen Elizabeth II is accompanied by Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness, as she unveils a portrait of herself by artist Colin Davidson at Crosby Hall in London

At 80 - The Queen at the State Opening of Parliament in November 2006

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Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about immersing ourselves in the great outdoors this summer.

back that the person isn’t into nature, or doesn’t know where to start when it comes to pruning or trimming.

Get out! Get out! Get out! Yes, you – I’m telling you to get up, put your shoes on, open the door and immerse yourself in what a wonderful country and wonderful landscape this is. Even after my 70-plus years here, I am proud and passionate and loyal to the UK, and I could never live anywhere else; and while those emotions hold ﬁrm all year round, in my mind there is never a better time to soak up the majesty of nature than now, with the sun out, the days growing longer, and nature unequivocally at her most resplendent. When I suggest getting outdoors in this way – and I suggest it a lot! – on some occasions I get the answer

In reality, it doesn’t matter. Of course I want our gardens to be at their most beautiful as regularly as they can, but these spaces are as much about what they give us, as they are what we give them. So while our own lawns and beds and trellises are often a priority, in these early days of summer I would encourage you to take the opportunity to sample those of others… in the wild, at a country house, even at a neighbour’s. They say imitation is the sincerest form of ﬂattery, so get out there, get imitating, and get inspired. And by the way, take your kids… every time. Get them off their consoles, prise them away from social media – it’s really good for

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Vets Column: Fly Strike in Rabbits While it is lovely to see the sun again, unfortunately it is not such good news for rabbits as we will also start to see flies. in rabbits, sadly, this often means the return of fly strike What is fly strike? This is when the flies lay their eggs on a rabbit and the resultant maggots attack the rabbit. This is a revolting condition and one which causes immense distress to the poor rabbit and will cause death if not detected and treated quickly enough. It occurs because the flies are attracted to rabbit droppings either in the hutch or, especially, because they are stuck to the rabbit’s back end. Rabbits are especially vulnerable to maggot attack because they are prone to a lot of conditions where they have mucky back ends and because they lack enzymes to “fend off” the maggots (one of the reasons why fly strike is much rarer and much less invasive in dogs and cats). Strike can occur very quickly and the maggots may hatch, develop and pupate within a day if the conditions are warm enough. So even very vigilant owners may miss it until it is too late. So how do we prevent it? Vigilance is important; check your rabbit at least three times a day. At least that way you should pick it up earlier. 34

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Paul Hollywood’s Authentic Cornish Pasty Introduction A Cornish pasty is one of those things we almost always buy, yet in baking terms the concept is really very simple. After all, this was a homebaking staple for the tin miners of Cornwall, with its thick crust ready to be disposed of, so ensuring dirty hands wouldn’t contaminate the meat. Delicious, wholesome, and able to be added to vegetables or salad to form a main meal, the pasty really is one of my favourites.

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