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DearResidents, We have another packed magazine for you to read and use again this month! Our loyal advertisers are here for you. From plumbers, to carpenters, to bathroom and kitchen experts, to dentists, electricians, accountants and hearing specialists. The index at the back gives you all you need to know, to find who you are looking for. If you have used a local company recently that is not advertising with us and who would like more local promotion, then please tell them all about us. We would love to hear from them. We like to keep our local trades and businesses busy! In addition to that we have fun puzzles for you to do and interesting articles for you to read. The well-loved TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh talks about the delights of gardening and Grand Designs presenter, Kevin McCloud, talks about his passion for eco-buildings. Daichi drove us through five counties last month, with a stop in each. What a journey! So, brew yourself a welldeserved cuppa and snuggle up in a cozy chair to have a read. If you have a local club or society that would like some help or wants to shout about a project you are doing, please give me a call or send an email to localdata@modernmagazines.co.uk. Let’s help you communicate to your local people. We wish you a good month of October. Stay warm, safe and keep smiling. Best Wishes,

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In this issue

8 TVBC pledge to Armed Forces 10 Pub Quiz 12 Interview: Ben Fogle 14 Councillor’s Column 20 Kevin McCloud Column 30 Romsey Loves... 32 Wordsearch 36 Adventures of Daichi 40 Alan Titchmarsh Column 46 Puzzle Answers 48 PEDALL: Cycling for all 50 Stockbridge Cinema 52 Recipe: Butternut Squash & Chorizo

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National award for council pledge to Armed Forces community

A pledge by Test Valley Borough Council to oﬀer further support to military personnel, their families and veterans in the borough has received a national award. Earlier this year, TVBC boosted its support for the armed forces through the council’s Armed Forces Community Covenant. Now, that covenant, and the dedications it includes, has been given a bronze award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. In December 2019, the council’s scrutiny committee requested a review of the authority’s commitment to the Armed Forces Community Covenant. They set up a dedicated panel to undertake the work, led by the council’s Armed Forces champion, councillor Nick Matthews. Having revisited challenges faced by Armed Forces personnel and their families, they looked at what TVBC had already put in place and found that, although the council was meeting its promises, there were opportunities for further improvement. They included enhancing communication with partner organisations, and leading on a more inclusive approach to supporting the Armed Forces community. Armed Forces champion, councillor Nick Matthews, said: "I am both thrilled and indeed honoured that TVBC have been recognised with this award. 8

We have a large military footprint within Test Valley, and not only do we house more than 1,000 service families, we have a huge veterans community who have settled in the area after their service. “Our comprehensive covenant review determined that TVBC was fulﬁlling its obligations to our military and veterans, but also identiﬁed areas that can be improved and introduced, including the forming of the new Civilian and Military Forum (CMF) and a dedicated military webpage created on our website. We will not sit still and our new CMF team continue to work hard in improving services and support for our important military and veteran communities. Our next milestone – silver!”

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Big Ben Ben Fogle has made a name for himself across a variety of pursuits, though after a couple of years away from the cut and thrust of extreme adventure, the presenter, explorer and activist is summoning up the courage for a new challenge. From Ben Fogle’s TV breakthrough on the BBC reality show Castaway 2000 – which saw him marooned on a remote Scottish island with 36 other people for a year – to competing in the six-day, 160-mile Marathon des Sables, to racing across the Antarctic Plateau to the South Pole, to ascending Mount Everest, Ben Fogle has never shied away from a challenge. Despite living in London for most of his life, Fogle’s passion for the great outdoors has merged with a natural talent for broadcasting to present the 47-year-old with some true lifechanging experiences. “I love one-off experiences; challenges that take me to mental and physical extremes, and that element of danger where you are pushing yourself to the edge,” he begins. Asked to name the most

demanding, and Fogle will always point to those experiences at sea. “It is just an alien environment. At any time, the end is right beneath you and around you,” he says. “We are not designed as water creatures, so from kayaking to paddleboarding, long-distance swimming and rowing, it’s all a step into a world that isn’t designed for us, but that’s what becomes the great thrill.”

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Councillor’s Column uncertainty – and the displacement of thousands of Afghans. This is a humanitarian disaster that requires us to help in any way we can. I’m, therefore, pleased to conﬁrm that Test Valley Borough Council is providing hands-on support to eight families currently staying in the borough on a short-term basis, whilst plans are made for their futures in the UK. Over the past month or so, I’ve watched in horror, as I’m sure many of you have, at the unfolding situation in Afghanistan. As someone who has never fought in the military, I can only imagine the anger, dismay and sorrow that members of our Armed Forces and their families must be feeling. Especially those who have lost loved ones. I’m sure I speak for everyone who lives in Test Valley though, in saying that we are extraordinarily grateful to all those who have served for keeping us safe over the last 20-years. After all, no successful terrorist attack against the west has been mounted from Afghan soil since 9/11. Like many of you though, I’m fearful for what happens now. I know some will say that we shouldn’t be the world’s policemen and I have some sympathy with that view. But I can’t help feeling that the world is a lot less safe today than it was last month. It’s also pretty alarming that this NATO mission – which in recent years actually involved a relatively small number of troops supporting the Afghan Army – has been allowed to come to an end, primarily on the say-so of one man in the Oval Oﬃce. Patient achievement and stability having been given away to evil and 14

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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 architect discusses sustainability and regeneration in our villages, towns and cities. Right now there’s a whole band of architects who are really trying to evolve a style of architecture that combines futuristic with traditional – both ends of the spectrum. What we’re talking about here is incorporating natural materials with contemporary, so you get an airtight insulated building. I am a huge advocate of eco buildings, and I think what a lot of people produce – and we have seen many over the years on Grand Designs – are incredible, intelligent, responsible; but you also have to approach the subject with realism. It may look great on the telly, yet as architects and housebuilders we’ve got to be prepared to admit the very extreme eco/traditional wooden, single grass-roofed, claywalled approach to building

still represents the minority of those constructed! I suppose the danger is that we side-line that activity and consider it irrelevant, whereas it’s actually a very important approach. It demonstrates an interest not just in tradition, but in low impact construction. We all like bling and the government are going to carry on commissioning those big glass towers, but I like to think there will be greater learning and crossovers between disciplines.

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Get your bathroom ready for when you return from hospital After a stay in hospital, it’s wonderful to hear the words “you can go home”. But if your physical needs have changed, it’s important that you can live at home safely and without any struggle. This might mean organising equipment or renovations before you come home. At AHM Installations we are used to installing bathrooms for people coming home from hospital. Here’s our guide to getting it right: • Take note of what the professionals say. A doctor, nurse or occupational therapist may recommend what activities you need help with. For example, if you need a walking frame or wheelchair, as your bathroom supplier we’d need to know what size it is.

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ROMSEY L VES By Alex Baxter

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After a long period of intensive farming, the former agricultural land was left without intervention to naturally restore itself - transforming to look once again like an ancient ﬂoodplain from when Britain was at its most untamed. Yet despite how overgrown and uneasy it could get to navigate, Fishlake was always beloved by those seeking a scenic stroll. It was a wonderland in the truest sense, rapidly changing throughout the seasons - appearing almost like an African savannah in the hot summer to a Siberian wilderness in the snowy winter. Always reliably providing terriﬁc

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Of course, I am talking about Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve - Romsey’s very own wetland habitat. Featuring Roe Deers, Water Voles, Shrews, Foxes and Otters to Warblers, Cuckoos, Woodpeckers, Osprey and Kingfishers. Plus the smaller and ever-present likes of frogs, fish, crickets, butterflies, beetles, Blackberries and Marsh Orchids... I think you get the picture. The abundance of fauna and flora

landscape views that include those iconic trees that deﬁantly remain standing in the lake. Today the reserve is as popular as ever, with its enchantment welcoming a daily population of people all ages enjoying walks or gatherings with fellow birdwatchers and photographers - with their large and impressive binoculars and cameras, more likely than not waiting patiently for a sighting of an Osprey or Kingﬁsher. The top prizes for any committed wildlife photographer. Although now, with Summer passed, attention will soon be turned to the upcoming Autumn murmurations. It's easy to see how Fishlake has quickly, and quite rightfully, asserted its place on the map as a must-see attraction.

much anticipated arrivals of migratory birds that flock from Africa just to be here. In fact, this reserve is said to boast a thriving list of over 160 species of bird, which at the top of the ecosystem includes birds of prey such as Sparrowhawks, Red Kites, Marsh Harriers, Hobbies, and even Peregrines and various species of Owl. The wealth of life this heaven holds and contributes to the greater biodiversity of Britain cannot be understated. Or maybe we shouldn’t be surprised? Taking into account what considerable amount of spaces Romsey has to offer: Tadburn and Abbotswood nature reserves, Squabb Wood, Ampfield Woods. Not forgetting also how our proximity in southern Hampshire gifts us the River Test and New Forest.

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Situated on the northern outskirts of Romsey, hidden away by luscious green grass and tall reeds, there exists a jewel of natural charm that once found, feels like it has existed for an eternity. Chances are you've passed it for years as a nice bit of rural scenery on your commute in and out of town. But for those that know, this pocket of land is more than just an overgrown lake. No, for what we see is a dependable home to a rich and concentrated variety of birds, animals, insects, and plants.

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crammed into these 59 hectares of marsh and meadow is all too overwhelming for those with an appreciation for British wildlife. Before its acquisition by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust in 2018 and becoming a practically managed nature reserve, Fishlake was mostly only known to local residents and wildlife enthusiasts.

Having said this, the best time to visit is undoubtedly between April and July - at the height of the breeding season, when the reserve is bustling with life. A clear annual indicator is when the distinct call of the Cuckoo returns, and the song birds and waterfowl are at their liveliest singing and courting. You’ll find even the smallest of birds make their presence known (Wrens, Thrushes, Robins), hidden along the canal in the trees and undergrowth. Chattering and chirping to one another. Summer is also a perfect time to marvel at life on the silver lake. If not to be dazzled by the 24 species of Dragonflies and Damselflies, then because of the

Thanks to the recent on-site developments for better public access (walkways and platforms), as well as conservation eﬀorts by volunteers to make Fishlake an appealing place to reside, Romsey can rest assured that Fishlake will get the protection and care it deserves. Afterall, generating awareness to safeguard the land’s future couldn’t be any more important. Especially since it is classed as both a Site of Important Nature Conservation (SINC) and Special Scientiﬁc Interest (SSI) - a reminder that Fishlake is not only a spot of natural beauty for us, but a precious refuge for its inhabitants. For the common Heron and Great White Egret as well as for the protected and elusive Snipe and Bitterns.

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Lost Wills: What to do if the original will cannot be found Personal representatives tasked with dealing with a deceased person’s affairs are often faced with a number of challenges, both legal and practical. Sometimes these challenges can be complex and involve dealing with contested wills. Often, however, the challenge arises simply because the deceased’s original will cannot be found but, rather, only a copy. In those circumstances, given the duties of executors, the position must always be considered very carefully. The starting point is that it will never be sufficient simply to submit a copy will with an application for probate. On its own, this will not be accepted by the probate registry. However, locating a deceased’s original will is not always straightforward, particularly if the will was made a long time prior to death or if the deceased was particularly private with their personal affairs. It is important, therefore, that the personal representatives conduct a thorough search to try and locate the original will, including searching at local solicitors (particularly any that dealt with the deceased during lifetime) and potentially at national will registration companies (although note that these are not compulsory and that this cannot therefore be treated as exhaustive). If the original will cannot be found, then steps should be taken to identify who was responsible for storing it and where the will can last be traced to. Was it stored with the firm of solicitors who

prepared it? Was it kept by the deceased themselves? Did the deceased give it to their personal representative, a friend or family member to retain? However, sometimes, despite best endeavours, the original will cannot be found. So, what should personal representatives do if faced with a lost will? In some circumstances, an application to admit a copy will or, even, the terms of a will recounted in the form of witness or affidavit evidence, can be made to the probate registry. Losing someone close to you is devasting when also facing the challenges of dealing with their estate. Thus, it is important when making a will to keep a record at home as to the whereabouts of the original document. Locating the original will removes some of the stress and anxiety during a very difficult time. We are here to assist you with these matters with our experience, patience and understanding. 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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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van It has been said that happiness is a journey and not a destination. Well, I have to say that I am never happier than when Daichi is loaded up, and we begin our next adventure. That moment when we take our seats, buckle up, and say, “Ok, what we have forgotten we can either do without, or we will buy when we get there.” Enough is enough, let’s get going! My ‘story’ this month is all about the journey, the route to and from our destination. This time we went all the way up to Hull to collect my parents, to take my Dad fishing at Docklow Pools again, one of Dad’s favourite fishing haunts. Mum has dementia, which is very sad and not always easy to live with. Dad needs a break and what better than to take them away, get Mum some fresh air and give Dad some time to catch a few fish. His life-long passion. The journey there took us over the Humber Bridge! I remember the building of this magnificent, single span construction when I was a girl. It was so exciting to see the massive layers of concrete starting to crawl, step by step, across the waters. I remember looking at it with awe, wondering how on earth it could stay up in the air like that. To me it was magical. You can see that I am no engineer… The Bridge opened in June 1981 and at the time it was the longest

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Grandad and his passion! single span Bridge in the world! It was not until 1998 that a Japanese Bridge literally overtook it and now, 40 years later, it is the eleventh longest bridge of its type on this planet. I love driving over it and viewing the enormous River Humber with its brown murky waters flowing below. To be honest, I don’t think this Bridge has ever really achieved the accolade it deserves. Arriving in Hull is always a trip down memory lane for me and Daichi likes to skip his way there. Sometimes it is good to look back at ones’ roots, with a bit of nostalgia. After a good night’s sleep, we travelled over the Bridge again to see family who have moved over to East Halton in North Lincolnshire. Houses are so much cheaper here! It is so good to catch up, isn’t it. Long lost cousins, aunts, aunts’ children’s children, in fact five generations in all! The weather was warm, there was a beautiful garden and with a glass of wine in hand and a good old chat, what more can we want! Oh yes, we had quite a laugh too. Daichi was part of the family and he loved it. His shiny white grin said it all. Docklow was a great success too. The lakes there

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The first stop home was just half an hour down the road, Bringsty Café for breakfast. Dad loves this little place. There is a fantastic bric-a-brac shop there too where this time I bought a new rug for our hallway. All smiles, well fed and a little shopping therapy, we were set for the day. Next stop was Crickley Hill nestled in the Cotswolds overlooking the Severn Vale with incredible views to the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, including Robinswood Hill and May Hill. Just off the A417 in Gloucester, near Birdlip, this was a great find on a previous trip when I was hungry. It is glorious! The views are simply stunning. You can see for miles and gaze at the wonder of our beautiful countryside with a coffee and cake in hand. Owned by the National Trust as well as the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, it is a haven for birds, plants, insects and wildlife. The walks around this area are just spectacular. My Mum and Dad, who were travelling home with us, were amazed

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View from Crickley Hill at what they saw and thoroughly enjoyed our scenic stop. Back on the road we travelled further South with our final stop at Avebury. Now in the county of Wiltshire with a Neolithic henge monument containing three huge stone circles. We had arrived in prehistoric Britain and a little further back in time, than my memories in Hull - Though getting out of bed in the mornings, it sometimes doesn’t feel so! Stones weighing around 40 tons still standing, majestically, thousands of years later. How incredible and inspiring is that? For contemporary Pagans this is a site of religious importance. What a fascinating place we live in. England is full of delights, sights, nature and indeed family. Daichi allowed us to do so much in just a week. It was a long round trip from Dorset to East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, to Herefordshire, back through Gloucestershire, into Wilshire and finally back to Dorset, with a stop in each place. The happiness was certainly in the journey. It was spent with family, making it all the more special. Despite the challenges of dementia and ‘old age’ Daichi helped us create a journey packed with good times. Daichi does hope that when you travel you take time to visit along the route. It extends the holiday and adds to all those wonderful memories of times spent together. Where will Daichi take us next I wonder…? By Debbie Corney

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To Autumn

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by John Keats

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples the moss'd cottage-trees, And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core; To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells With a sweet kernel; to set budding more, And still more, later flowers for the bees, Until they think warm days will never cease, For summer has o'er-brimm'd their clammy cells. Who hath not seen thee oft amid thy store? Sometimes whoever seeks abroad may find Thee sitting careless on a granary floor, Thy hair soft-lifted by the winnowing wind; Or on a half-reap'd furrow sound asleep, Drows'd with the fume of poppies, while thy hook Spares the next swath and all its twined flowers: And sometimes like a gleaner thou dost keep Steady thy laden head across a brook; Or by a cyder-press, with patient look, Thou watchest the last oozings hours by hours. Where are the songs of spring? Ay, Where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy music too,— While barred clouds bloom the soft-dying day, And touch the stubble-plains with rosy hue; Then in a wailful choir the small gnats mourn Among the river sallows, borne aloft Or sinking as the light wind lives or dies; And full-grown lambs loud bleat from hilly bourn; Hedge-crickets sing; and now with treble soft The red-breast whistles from a garden-croft; And gathering swallows twitter in the skies. Source: Pan MacMillan Online

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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, as the nights draw in, Alan Titchmarsh explains how our gardens can still be a place of light, stimulation and decoration, and why now is the time to plan for brighter months ahead. There is a saying: ‘gardeners learn to grow the things that want to grow’. In fact, the truth is everything wants to grow, it’s just up to us not to get in the way of that! A big part of growing is preparation, and the best time to start planning for next year is right now; so really have a good look around your garden, do some research, and revel in the excitement of what it will look like in six months’ time. The ﬁrst things to consider are sunshine and shade; ﬁnd out your plot’s capabilities and then you’ll know how you can grow all kind of things, be they in the soil, or in tubs, pots and troughs. Consider size as well – do you have a ranging outdoor space or are you more limited? In

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I’m always keen to show people this isn’t in fact the case, and there is still so much to take from our gardens every month and every week of the year.

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Published by Cornerstone on October 28th What Do Men Want? by Nina Power Writer, philosopher and regular contributor to The Telegraph and The Spectator, Nina Power seeks to examine just what has happened to the brand of masculinity that this country used to rely on. She speculates that while men still rule the world, masculinity is in crisis, and ponders over how men and women can continue to live together in a society where capitalism and consumerism has replaced the values – family, religion, service, and honour – that used to give our lives meaning? It’s an interesting read, but one that will still inﬂame those who believe a tome on the issues of men should only be written by the male species. Published by Penguin on October 14th

Honestly – My Story by Sheridan Smith BAFTA and Olivier Awardwinning TV and West End star, top-10 recording artist and sell-out live performer, Sheridan Smith OBE is the latest to have been swayed by a publisher’s pre-Christmas autobiography paycheque. While these books are usually forgotten no sooner than they are read, Sheridan does at least bring real-life warmth and charisma to the pages of this 320-page tome that’s packed with showbiz adventure, funny and warm, but dark times and heartbreak too. From The Royle Family, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps to Gavin and Stacey, The C Word, Cilla and Moorside, through to Little Shop of Horrors and Legally Blonde on-stage, there are a world of memories that we can all share and enjoy. Published by Penguin on October 14th

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Butternut Squash and Chorizo

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As autumn draws in, the tastes and ﬂavours that pattern our diets begin to change. We don’t necessarily require nor crave the lightness of the summer, with salads gradually giving way to meat and carb-inﬂuenced dishes. With that in mind, using the light, sugariness of a butternut squash, yet gently layering in meaty protein that can guide us towards the winter months, is a great way to embrace the season. What’s more, the versatility of the dish means it can be cooked for breakfast by leaving out the gnocchi, as a medium lunch, or combined with bread for an evening meal. Oh… and it tastes fantastic!

Method

Ingredients (serves four) 1 tsp of olive oil 300g chorizo 450g butternut squash 1 onion 500g gnocchi

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1. Warm the oil on a medium heat and add the choppedup chorizo. Cook for around 5mins until it’s browned, and the oil begins to seep out, but turn down the heat when this happens so you retain moisture in the meat. Remove and keep to one side. 2. Now combine chopped butternut squash and onion, cooking over medium heat with

an addition of oil, if needed. Stir until golden brown and tender, for 10-15mins. 3. Add your gnocchi to a pan of boiling water and cook for four minutes. Then drain. 4. Stir in the chorizo with the butternut squash and onion, and season with salt, pepper and lime, then serve with the gnocchi.

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