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Bishops Waltham Gardening Club

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Wednesday 27th June, which includes the Members Rose & Sweet Pea Show,

‘HIGHDOWN – SECRETS OF A CHALK GARDEN ’ WITH LESLEY CHAMBERLAIN
Highdown Gardens, Worthing, and is one of the hidden gems of the area and home to a unique collection of rare plants and trees. The gardens have been deemed a National Collection

and our Annual Show on Saturday 21st July

More details of both events are given below

Bursledon Bridge Club

Bursledon Bridge Club is seeking new members. We are a small, friendly group and we welcome single players. If you have played bridge and enjoyed it, then why not come along one afternoon.

We meet Thursdays from 1pm till 4pm in Lowford Centre, Bursledon. Please contact the Chairman on 02380 362157 for details.

DVD of the Diamond Jubilee in Botley

diamond-jubilee in Botley Square BOTLEY DIAMOND JUBILEE WEEKEND - DVD A DVD recording events over that wonderful Diamond Jubilee Weekend of 2 - 4 June 2012 is available for sale.

Purchase your copy at the Parish Council Offices, Botley Centre, High Street. Copies are £5 each and show the Jubilee Weekend's activities, including the Saturday Night Dance, the Sunday Big Jubilee Lunch and Monday's Knock-out Cricket Tournament.

An excellent reminder of our great Diamond Jubilee Weekend at the beginning of June 2012.

Meon Voices Choir

meon voices logov2 The popular Bishops Waltham-based Meon Voices community choir is pleased to announce the dates for its exciting and varied Christmas Concerts as follows:

· Wednesday 11 December 2019 from 7.30 p.m. at St Peter’s Church Bishop’s Waltham
· Thursday 19^th December 2019 from 2.00 p.m. at the United Free Church, Basingwell Street, Bishop’s Waltham

The programme includes a roistering Rodgers & Hammerstein Medley, and uplifting Christmas music from John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, an African American Spiritual and more.

Entry is free, there will be tea, coffee and biscuits for all, as well as a voluntary opportunity to donate to charitable causes at the venues.

The choir has members from all local villages, and is formed from the four main vocal ranges: Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. Although each range is currently well-represented by existing members, the organisers welcome applications to join regardless of voice type, to join the waiting list for when vacancies arise.

Weekly practices are held in the United Free Church in Bishop’s Waltham each Monday evening 7.30 – 9.30 p.m., September – December and January –April.

For further information please contact Phil 01489 579078 or email or Maureen 0148890335 email .

Steady And Strong Exercise Classes

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Community Balance Classes

Having a fall can have a serious impact on anyone’s life - but for older people the consequences are even greater, including a loss of independence, mobility and confidence as well as the time it takes to recover. By preventing falls, older people’s chances of staying independent at home are significantly increased and they can continue to live an active lifestyle. Exercise is one of the most important factors in preventing a fall.

　Steady and Strong exercise classes are all taught by qualified postural stability instructors, who have been specifically trained to reduce falls in older people. The classes also link in with the NHS led fall prevention classes and provide a follow on for people completing their rehabilitation.

Classes are suitable for older people who are unsteady and will help them to carry on their normal daily routines and improve their balance.

Botley & Curdridge Welfare Trust

The Welfare Trust is a safety net which exists for all people, of any age, who maybe in great need and living within the Parishes of Botley and Curdridge.
All requests are dealt with in strict confidence.
If you are in need, or know someone who is, please contact the Chairman or Secretary in the first instance.

Curdridge Amateur Dramatic Group

Have you ever wondered what a theatrical director actually does? Do you know someone interested in directing? Perhaps you have directed and want to re-new your skills? Are you about to direct a play for school or your local group? Then this workshop run by Daniel Hill from The Point, Eastleigh is for you.THURSDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 7:00pm At the Reading Rooms, Curdridge SO32 2HEPhone 01489 895170 for more details.

Festival of Angels

A Festival of Angels in Botley

Is to be held from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 December

hosted by All Saints’ Church

Save the date now!

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In 2017 we held our very first Christmas Tree Festival and filled the church with Christmas Trees large and small, all decorated by different clubs, societies, organisations and businesses to reflect the creativity of their members and the activities they represented in the village.

Following the success of this event, we have invited our 2017 participants, plus a few new ones, to test the imagination of their members once again to create an angel of any size (the larger the better for display) and in any medium. There is just one rule. All angels must have wings!

However this year we should also like to extend our invitation to participate to a wider audience in the village. How creative are you, your family, friends or neighbours? What about entering

a Family angel,
a Neighbourhood angel,
a Friendship Group angel or
an Individual angel?

It’s not a competition. There’s no charge to enter. It’s for the fun of seeing our village come together to celebrate our creativity and the variety of what we have on offer in Botley. So why not join in?

Most importantly, do put the date in your diary now, to be sure to come and see the finished result!

For details of how to enter, please contact Lynn Gosden:

, call 01489 799395 or text 07894 0381

Music Bugs

New Music Bugs classes start in January for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers on Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Thursdays: All Saints Church, Botley

9.50am - Family Bugs (0-4yrs)

10.40am - Mini Bugs (0-2yrs)

Wednesdays: Burridge Village Hall

9.50am - Family Bugs (0-4yrs)

10.40am - Mini Bugs (0-2yrs)

We offer 3 taster sessions for £10 and places can be booked by emailing Leanne on .

YogaBellies

Dragons Den award winning YogaBellies classes are coming to Botley! YogaBellies yoga classes for pregnancy start at the Diamond Jubilee Hall at the Botley Centre on Wednesday 6th Jan. Suitable for women at all stages of pregnancy, these specialist classes help you to enjoy pregnancy, bond with your baby and prepare for labour and birth. No experience necessary and all equipment provided. Contact Ani at or on 07444 795131 for more info. Booking essential. Pregnancy yoga booking now for classes from 6th/7th Jan 2016: Wednesday 7.30-8.45 at The Botley Centre (SO30 2ES) Thursday 7.30 - 8.45 at Woolston Community Centre (SO19 9FU).

Botley Bridge Club

Botley Bridge Club meets every Tuesday at 7.00pm at the Botley Market Hall for duplicate bridge. Our Bridge Club encourages all levels of players and particular encourage new players to the game.

For further information, please contact Sue Taylor by email

Daisy & Friends - a Dog Sitting Service

Daisy & Friends is a dog boarding service for dog owners, who would like their pet looked after in our home, as an alternative to putting them into kennels. We take small to medium sized dogs and also offer a pet sitting service, where we can feed and water your pet in its' home environment whilst you are away.

For further information on our flexible service, please contact Catherine Harfield,

tel: 01489 699699, mobile: 07922 152402.

2 Montrose Close, Botley, Southampton, SO30 2RJ

email:

or visit our website for full details: www.daisydogsitting.co.uk

Help Local Lady

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This lady is in her 60s and lives in a busy care home so it would be great for her to have her own visitor to spend time with. She enjoys looking at her photo albums and her memory box, getting her nails done or just relaxing in pleasant company.

You will be introduced and get to know to the lady with the support of Mencap and staff at her home. We believe that a visiting volunteer will make a huge difference.

Training and ongoing support provided. To find out more please contact Mat on 07790 357 528 or at .

Scribblers

SCRIBBLERS (Botley) Do you want to have a go at writing ? It can be anything from a shopping list to a trilogy! Have fun with writing in a friendly, supportive group. Interested? Want more Information? Contact: Bea Text only please: 07722223252 or Email: This is a new group being set up so input from all members will be welcome. You do want to have a go at writing ? Then.. COME & JOIN US!

Botley Cookery Book No. 2

The Botley School Cookery Book 2 has over 180 celebrity recipes all related to Christmas and Party Recipes.

Celebrity recipes include Amanda Holden's Vegetarian Nut roast, Sarah Harding's Banoffee Pie, Sir Alex Ferguson's Beef Filler a la Fergie and Zoé Wanamaker's Cheese Snitch.

To view a 3d turn page of the book please click here

Dogs Trust Dog School Hampshire

dogs trust logo small We are now running courses at the Botley Centre.
Our courses begin with an introductory session, lasting 50 minutes, that you would attend without a dog. During this initial session, you will learn how dogs communicate and what your dog is trying to tell you with their body language and vocalisations, how dogs learn and how to give them what they need to lead happy lives.

You would then bring your dog to a course of classes (1 class per week) over the next 5 weeks. Each class lasts 50 minutes and our experienced team will show you how to teach your dog to settle, to walk nicely on lead, to share things, to be polite and

JAMBOPS Dance Group

Come along and join in the fun with Jambops Dance Group for adults and toddlers, held on monday and Tuesday mornings between 9:30 - 10:30. For more information: contact Jamie on 07929095405, see our web site jamzdance.co.uk, or e.mail:

Showband - West End Carnival

New members wanted to join the West End Carnival Showband. Any instrument is welcome including brass players, woodwind players, glock players, drummers and buglers. Rehearsals take place at Hedge End Village Hall every Tuesday between 8pm & 9pm.

For further information please call Dave on 07851 013322 or Mike on 02380 345917