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Test Valley Businesses start their Recruitment Pipeline... ...with Secondary School Students Over 58 businesses in Test Valley gave up their time to work with EBP South (Inc. Basingstoke Consortium) to encourage over 350 secondary school students to consider the different careers available to them in their local area at the virtual Get Inspired Test Valley event. The Get Inspired events run by EBP South provide young people with an interactive way to explore the businesses on their doorstep and the different careers available to them. Rachel Parker, Project Manager of EBP South said, “There are many different local employers and job roles that students have never heard of and Get Inspired helps to identify these future career opportunities. The business-led activities highlight the skills employers are looking for and encourage students to aspire to the different job roles they can do within their local area. Importantly, businesses attending these events are engaging with their future employees from an early age and are able to attract and develop local talent to ensure their industry doesn’t experience skills gaps later on.” The event is considered an important part of businesses’ recruitment pipeline as research has shown that one-third of 15–16-year-olds career aspirations are in just ten jobs. This event gives businesses the opportunity to showcase job roles to students in a practical way. David Drew, Councillor at Test Valley Council said, “Helping young people to think about their future careers is so important and I am very grateful to EBP South (Education Business Partnership) and for all of the schools and employers who have made Get Inspired, our first online careers event, such a success. Naturally, I am especially pleased that four Test Valley

schools and 13 Test Valley businesses, including my own borough council, took part. The world of work is changing fast, and I am keen that Test Valley Borough Council will continue to support this vital connection between our places of learning and our local employers. Onwards and upwards for an exciting event at The Army Flying Museum next time!” The Get Inspired Test Valley Live event sponsored by Test Valley Borough Council and Simplyhealth took place on Thursday 29th April 2021 and was streamed live into five schools which all took part in one business-led activity followed by a Q&A session with professionals. In total over 20 businesses and 29 professionals supported the live event. Andy O’Neill, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Simplyhealth, comments: “The Get Inspired Test Valley Live event is an important step in the careers advice journey for students and one we were really pleased to sponsor. It’s a great opportunity for students to hear directly from employers on a variety of job roles and the skills needed to be successful. With a huge shift into the digital world, there are now career paths that didn’t exist even five years ago, so being able to raise awareness and spark interest in students will enable them to explore more possibilities.” Get Inspired is now continuing online with a Virtual Inspirational Careers Fair which has over 59 businesses virtually exhibiting. Students browse the local companies, types of jobs available and hear from employees about their career journeys into their industry.

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Statement Statham Actor Jason Statham on an all-action career that continues to thrive. Jason Statham returns to our screens in 2021 with one, perhaps two new movies. Spy 2 – the follow-up to the 2015 original – is testament to the actor pursuing a more comedic line of drama as he moves into his ﬁfties, while Wrath of Man delivers a steely, police-driven drama that sees our main man fully back in combat mode. “This is what I do, and I’m proud of that,” he says. “I keep myself in shape, I deliver in my roles and I move on to the next thing. “I will always commit fully to a project, which is why I’ve always done my own stunts over the years. I think if you’re going to be that person and that character, then embrace it fully.” For so long, Statham has been the perfect blend of smouldering, moody, conﬁdent and confrontational. He has styled his own persona very much around the types

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Councillor’s Column My grateful thanks go to the doctors, nurses, surgery staff and many volunteers who are continuing to work flat out delivering the vaccination programme. At the time of writing over 77% of Test Valley residents have now received their first jab and crucially, over 53% are now fully vaccinated. Whilst there is concern about the Indian variant, the vaccinations are working. There have been no hospital admissions over the last 7-days and no deaths. Actually, according to the government website there hasn’t been a death in Test Valley within 28-days of a positive test since the 7th of March. Again, at time of writing, the decision on implementing the next phase of roadmap to recovery has not yet been made, the key – even if there is a short delay - is to vaccinate as many people as quickly as possible. Please do encourage everyone you know who is not yet vaccinated to get the jab when they get the call. At Test Valley’s Annual Council meeting recently, I reiterated our commitment to regenerating our town centres following the adoption of masterplans for both Romsey and Andover town centres last year. In Romsey, we are proceeding apace with the ‘quick wins’ voted by stakeholders to Romsey Future, improving the link between Sterling Walk and Broadwater Road and bringing forward plans for creating a feature of Fishlake Stream. In Andover, it was great to see so many people enjoying the new Riverside Park at Town Mills as I welcomed the Deputy Leader of Hampshire County Council, Rob Humby and the Local Enterprise Partnership’s Head of Infrastructure, Kevin Travers to Andover recently to celebrate its completion. By showing them the fruits of our collective labour, I’m sure that the success at Town Mills will add further momentum to our ongoing conversa14

tions about the delivery of the wider project. Further enhancing the river corridor and redeveloping the Chantry Centre. A key element of the masterplan is also the proposed extension to Vigo Rec. Which I want to encourage people to enjoy, perhaps more frequently than they do currently. To that end, we have recently launched a consultation to understand how Vigo Park is being used now and what would attract residents to use it more frequently. Over the next few months, we’ll be engaging with clubs, schools, community groups and disability forums to help gain views ahead of forming a management plan and possible additions to the site. Please have your say at: www.testvalley.gov.uk/vigosurvey2021. Finally, I’m relieved to have been notified by the Minister recently that the Home Office has formally dropped plans for a temporary immigration centre at Barton Stacey. Ever since this site was first put forward in November last year, local MP, Caroline Nokes and I have consistently made the case to government that this type of accommodation in this location is completely inappropriate. After initially suggesting a decision would be made in a matter of weeks, the Home Office had to carry out much more detailed work after we raised serious concerns about highway safety and habitats regulations amongst other strong arguments against it. I’m delighted that the Home Office has now concluded what we suggested all along, that this site is not a viable option.

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QUIRKY FACTS by Mica Bale School’s out for the summer! Of course with debates about international travel and the stress of where to holiday, might Hampshire, our own beautiful county, be the best place to enjoy some well earned time oﬀ and hopefully soak up the sun? Here’s ﬁve more interesting facts from around Hampshire which might just provide some staycationing inspiration!

Did you know that the only pony to have competed at Olympic level showjumping is buried in Hampshire? Stroller, a bay gelding, stood at only 14.1 hands high and as such was classiﬁed as a pony. Remarkably, Stroller not only competed to this standard but, ridden by jumping star Marion Coakes (later known as - Marion Mould) who won medals in prestigious competitions across the world even past the age of 20! The pony lived to the grand old age of 36 and is buried at the Barton on Sea golf club which was previously Marion Coakes’ farm. Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, did you know that a certain Hampshire country house was said to have inspired JRR Tolkien to write his masterpiece? The Vyne at Basingstoke has on display a special golden ring with Latin inscriptions which Tolkien was asked to evaluate in 1929, owing to his expertise in related ﬁelds. It is said that it was after this visit to The Vyne and a viewing of its precious ring that Tolkien would later publish The Hobbit in 1937! In any case, young writing minds may well enjoy an inspirational visit to this historic Hampshire gem!

Amazingly, the Round Tower, located at the entrance of Portsmouth Harbour, was built in 1418. Remarkably, it is one of the earliest known stone defences. Originally built to help safeguard the harbour from the ever-looming threat of attack from French ships, its predecessor was a strictly wooden aﬀair until it was recognised that the longstanding stone was a safer option. Even in the early 15th century, the Round Tower cost thousands and reportedly during Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, all the ships that utilised the surrounding waters were required to donate a boatful of stones to help protect the tower from the waters or else risk a ﬁne!

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Did you know that remarkably the Meon Valley Water Vole Project is the only project of its type to have taken place in Hampshire? Experts agree that the water vole, often associated with Ratty, the beloved book character in childhood favourite Wind in the Willows, is one of the fastest declining mammal species. In 2013, as part of the project, more than 2,500 water vole were released back into Hampshire’s waterways which has seen a stabilising of local populations and also helped to re-establish local habitats. PHOTO: JONATHAN RIDLEY

Did you know that during the latter 1880s, Burridge was responsible for the growing and distribution of an incredible 7,000 tons of strawberries each year? Along with this impressive growth industry, the Swanick Line Railway was one of the busiest in the entire country due to the high demand for Burridge strawberries! Strawberries and cream anyone?

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365 trees - one for every day of the year was the majestic approach to our adventure last month. What an amazing road, lined with beautiful beech trees, all with amazingly shaped, knotted and knarled trunks and branches. An utter feeling of grandeur and decadence but also knowledge, respect and stability. These trees are steeped in history. If only they could talk! Daichi passed each tree in excitement and wonder. He loves historic places of interest. With a picnic at the ready, the promise of bright, warm weather and a smile on our faces we were ready for some fun. Have you guessed where we went? The Iron Age. Once a site of a hard-

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Kings and the rivalry between tribes must have had everything to do with the life expectancy! Now, it is purported that there is the ghost of a Warrior King who haunts these hills, but maybe that was visioned after a whisky or two… who knows… Daichi prefers that spirit to the ghostly one! We could see the Isle of Wight in the far distance, Kingston Lacy House, that once owned the Rings and a Chinook helicopter flew right overhead. There were birds of prey swooping around and wonderful looking fungi on stumps of trees lying flat on the ground. How amazing to see so many different things all in one place. It is ideal for the young and old alike. Great to run madly around to tire out those youngsters, or wander slowly for us oldies. Badbury Rings is an easy place to get to if you want some space and a bit of an historical atmosphere. There is the poppy field not far away too, at this time of year. Daichi left with a smile on his bonnet. Where will he take us next month I wonder…? By Debbie Corney

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Hedgehogs - Written by Nicky Rowberry Preservation Society Hedgehogs were voted Britain’s Favourite Wild Mammal, but despite that they are in trouble and numbers have been declining. The decline is so bad that they’ve recently been classiﬁed as “Vulnerable to Extinction”. Often referred to as the “gardener’s friend”, most of us are thrilled to spot one in the garden, but it’s becoming an increasingly rare sight. • Thankfully it’s not all doom and gloom and there are lots of ways to help. Here’s a few ideas: • Create 13cm square gaps in your fence as a ‘hedgehog highway’ and ask your neighbours to do the same. • Oﬀer meaty cat, dog or hedgehog food, or some cat biscuits alongside a bowl of water at night. • Make your garden wildlife friendly – don’t use slug pellets or pesticides and leave one corner “a bit wild”. • Create a log pile in your garden, to provide natural shelter and food – don’t disturb it. Or maybe put out a hedgehog house. • Check for hedgehogs before strimming or mowing & check compost heaps before sticking a big fork in there too!

• If you’ve got a pond, make sure hedgehogs can get out if they fall in. Create sloping edges, or failing that provide ramps or steps up. Why not become a Hedgehog Champion? Hedgehog Street is run by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society in partnership with the People’s Trust for Endangered Species. Just go to www.hedgehogstreet.org and sign up – it’s free and you’ll get access to lots of hedgehog information. If you see any hedgehogs out during the day looking lethargic, wobbly, injured or covered in flies, they need urgent help. Get them indoors into a big deep box. Keep them somewhere calm and quiet until you can get help. Put an old towel in the box and ideally a warm wrapped hot water bottle – with enough space so that they have room to get off the hot water bottle if they get too hot. Offer meaty cat, dog or hedgehog food and water (don’t force feed). Call the B.H.P.S. on 01584 890801 for contact details for your nearest hedgehog rescue. www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk

What is a Digital Asset? When people consider the assets they might leave behind to loved ones, digital assets are commonly overlooked. A recent survey by the Law Society revealed that a staggering 93% of people who have made a will have not included digital assets. Considering your online footprint when making provisions for your will, will save your executors a lot of hassle and headaches. What is a digital asset? A digital asset is anything that is stored in a binary format and encompasses any account that you open online ie: • Cryptocurrency (virtual wallets) • Paypal, Spotify • Amazon, Ebay, Shopify • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram • Online photos If you fail to leave instructions to your executors or family members then the winding up of these accounts can be nearly impossible for them, virtual wallets (cryptocurrencies) will be lost if secure access

has not been provided to a trusted executor. If you have any of these digital assets, we strongly recommend that you collate your usernames and passwords and arrange for your executors or attorneys to have access when needed. You might wish to store such information with your will. At the very least, it is sensible to have a list of such assets that your executors/attorneys can investigate. For those who are particularly computer savvy, you can also store all of this information in one private online document and provide the single password to access it to your chosen person before or after it is required. This is intended for general guidance only. In all cases specific advice should be sought. Bells are a specialist Wills, Probate, Residential and Commercial Conveyancing Practice. The office is open five days a week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (prearranged appointments only). Our professional service is right on your doorstep.

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Stockbridge Walk

Start here This is a very low key walk that anyone can do, no need for walking boots or wellies … just a smile! This is a short walk, some people are back at work, as this walk will take about an hour and is about 3 miles. I parked the car at the ‘White Hart Inn’, because I wanted a sneaky lunch after my walk. I turned left up into the town as I wanted to see what shops there were … well you will be in for a nice surprise, there are selection of food / wine and clothes shops to browse round and very pretty cottage shops. Carry on along past the little river up to the end of the town, cross over where there are two clothes shops. It’s so lovely to see independent shops. Hopefully they are fully supported by the locals. Go past the Church and cross over to the gorgeous garden shop, where there is a footpath sign. This is very narrow and the little river, I am sure, will ﬂood if there has been too much rain. The wonderful views will unfold … absolutely, beautiful, green countryside. Go over the wooden bridge and take in the spectacular views. The day I did this walk, was very sunny and dry so I just wore trainers however, I am sure that it could become quite boggy in places.

I deﬁnitely would feel safe walking by myself, this walk is part of The National Trust and I have to say, that I have seen so many Swans on my walks this year … and now with their signets. Carry straight on over another wooden bridge, it really is quite spectacular. Just walking with the River Test beside you is so beautiful. I just had to stop at the little opening of water, which is very shallow and crystal clear. I can imagine dogs going in and having a drink. It’s so, so pretty. If you look over, you’ll see the large house on your left. I followed the marsh up to the top and started walking back. Half way down, there is a footpath sign and if you follow that it will take you to Timsbury. If you follow that walk, it would be about 7 miles. If you want the shorter walk, carry on down until you reach the gate and turn left. I always take my hand sanitiser because of Covid. This is a tiny track path, very pretty. When you reach the end you can look forward to your lunch or dinner and drink at the pub. I have to say that there are a few lovely restaurants and cafes in Stockbridge, so you can enjoy any of them and I decided after lunch to do a little retail therapy! I hope that you enjoy this walk as much as I did!

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No-Knead Bread Introduction

When Sullivan Street Bakery owner Jim Lahey came up with this recipe for no-knead bread – published in The New York Times in 2009 – it caused quite the stir. Surely something so simple couldn’t yield the kind of ﬂavourful crust and airy middle we expect to buy from an artisan baker? Well, just give it a try and see for yourself…

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Ingredients

Makes one loaf

• 3 cups of all-purpose ﬂour (405g or 14.3oz) • 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt • 1/2 teaspoon of instant yeast • 1 1/2 cups/350ml of room temperature water

Top Tips • If you don’t have a cast-iron pot, you can improvise using a pizza stone and an upturned stainless-steel bowl, as maintaining a high temperature is essential for creating that desirable crust, you will need something to trap warm air around your bread. • Don’t worry if you need to leave your dough to rise longer than the stated time. Up to 24 hours is ﬁne as it is this waiting time that allows the yeast to ferment and create air bubbles without kneading. • Don’t be afraid to improvise. Whether you want to try

Wait until the bread has cooled before tucking in: this is essential to creating the perfect loaf.

Method 1. In a bowl combine flour, yeast and salt. Add 350ml water and stir until blended; the dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover the bowl with cling film, then let the dough rest for at least 12 hours, and preferably up to 18, at warm room temperature. When the dough is ready it will be dotted with bubbles. 2. Lightly flour a surface and fold your dough one or twice before covering and resting once more for 15 minutes. Using a little flour gently shape it into a ball. Then coat a tea towel with flour and put the dough seam-side down. Cover with another towel and let it

this recipe with a beloved sourdough starter or would prefer gluten-free ﬂour, anything goes as long as you’re prepared for a little trial and error.

rise for about two hours. When it is ready, dough will be more than double in size and won’t bounce back when prodded. 3. To bake, heat oven to 220 degrees with a heavy, cast-iron lidded pan inside. When the dough is ready, remove the pot from oven and turn the dough into it, seam-side up. Cover with lid and bake for 30 minutes, then remove lid and bake another 15 to 30 minutes, until loaf is perfectly browned. Cool on a rack.

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