Hampshire Life - August 2022

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don’t know whether it’s

the heat or some unknown

force that’s to blame but it

seems everywhere I look at
the moment, changes are afoot.
Some I think we all saw coming...
the Prime Minister being a case
in point, but some closer to home
have left me struggling to come to
terms with life as I now know it.

I'm talking about the fact that

for the past 17 years; my husband
has been a charcoal champion
through and through. I’m lucky
in that he’s never subjected me
to a singed sausage in all his
barbecuing years, but it does
take a bit of an age to heat up,
and I may have dropped a few
suggestions about moving to
the dark side; but lo and behold
even I wasn’t fully expecting the
radical change of heart which has
so clearly taken place as here we
are excitedly expecting our new
arrival, in chrome!

‘I can’t think of anything
better than pushing
yourself out of your

comfort zone and
immersing yourself in
a new experience’

Our gas oven, as my dad calls
it (surely, it’s not real barbecuing
if there are no coals?) will I hope
bring even more opportunities
for eating al fresco. To quickly fire
up the burners and be sizzling a
skewer within minutes is a joyful
prospect with two small children
and the summer holidays coming
up. A chance encounter with the
chaps from Socal BBQ shop in

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Anewera of barbecuing has entered our household

Southampton at an event recently
confirmed that we would in fact
still be called bbq-ers even if

our griddle was ignited with the
‘g word’, and I feel one of their
workshops might make a great
gift for my first-timer.

Which got me thinking about
what is now our lead feature.
How, no matter how set in your
ways you are, sometimes you
can really surprise yourself and
others by being open-minded and
trying something new.

If youre fancying a change
this summer, then one of our top
experience days ideas might just
scratch that itch. Okay, it might
not be as drastic as buying a new
barbecue (I joke of course), but
I’m sure learning a new skill or
craft, having a go at driving a
super car or taking to the skies on

a Spitfire flight will ignite a fire in
your belly you may have assumed
had been fully extinguished.
Even Boris I assume will
be looking around for new
inspiration when it comes toa
career change, and I can’t think
of anything better than pushing
yourself out of your comfort
zone and immersing yourself in
anew experience.
I'd love to hear about what
you've been changing this
month so do feel free to share
your experiences with me
@elizabethkirbyed.

ELIZABETH KIRBY
Editor, Hampshire Life
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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Faith Eckersall

As the BBC celebrates

its centenary year in
2022, Faith has explored
Hampshire’s connections
to Auntie - from visiting
aliens to Howara'’s Way.

Lord Montagu

This year marks the

50th anniversary of
motoring coming to Lord
Montagu’s family home at
Beaulieu. In The Final Say
he shares his memories.

Fiona Duncan

When John Ilisley
stopped touring the
world with Dire Straits he
took ona pub for his local
New Forest community.
He tells Fiona his story.

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INSIDE

A unique Hampshire experience: Tour the vineyard at Black Chalk

17 experience

days only found

in Hampshire

By Elizabeth Kirby

Among today’s Instagram
generation experiences
are more important than
gathering stuff. But what
unique experiences can we
enjoy in Hampshire?

The Beeb at 100

By Faith Eckersall

Take an alternative trip
around the county, finding
the Hampshire locations
which have provided
backdrops for BBC favourites
including Dr Who, Howard’s
Way and a mysterious alien
called Vrillon.

Get out and about in Hampshire this August

The locals’ guide to
the Isle of Wight

By Emma Caulton

Explore the Island in the
company of some of its
residents, who share their
favourite places to explore,
take the kids, have a pint,
share a meal or simply enjoy

| the view.

Homegrown heroes
By Sam Ellis-Cosgrove

We're coming up to the main
harvest time in the nation’s
gardens and allotments, so
Sam takes us through some
tasty dishes which can be
created using freshly picked
summer produce — from
soups to curries.

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18 The Big Picture
A breath-taking field

‘ of poppies.

‘You have to decide

where you fit in’ 33 Meon Valley Man

By Fiona Duncan Chris takes to
As bassist with Dire Straits, two wheels.
John Illsley rode the

44 What’son
August’s unmissable
shows and events.

hurricane of international
superstardom — an
experience he recounts in his
new autobiography, penned
from his New Forest home.

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49 Puzzles
Can you identify this
month’s mystery town?

56 Gardening
Leigh meets a gardener
who treats her borders
like an artist’s canvas.

62 Wildlife
The wildlife in our
summer grasslands.

An unsung hero

By Joy Sable

Gosport dancer Christopher
Saunders found a perfect
role in the Royal Ballet, as

a principal character actor,
playing Don Quixote and
Lord Capulet in Romeo and
Juliet. He talks about his
fascinating stage career.

64 Walk
Leave the car at home for
this New Forest stroll.

75 Helen McGinn
Raving about rosé.

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78 Must haves
Gifts to spruce up your
afternoon tea.

82 Onthe boil
All the latest food
and drink news.

88 Fashion
Look great in the best
summer accessories.

The really wild show
By Elizabeth Kirby

Having teamed up with her
stepfather Chris Packham for
the BBC’s Springwatch over
lockdown, Megan McCubbin
has now joined forces with
New Forest-based Lovat
Parks to create a national
wildlife challenge.

92 Travel
A family trip to Corfu.

98 Realhome
A stunning new-build
near Winchester.

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103 Homes and garden
How to bring the
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122 The Final Say
Lord Montagu looks
back on Beaulieu’s 50
years of motoring.

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Whether youre treating yourself or someone
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yourself out of your comfort zone and try
something you've never done before. You never
know, it might just be the start of something new

WoRDs: Elizabeth Kirby

Photo: PIKSEL

LEARN HOW

TO FORAGE
Learn more about the food that
can be found on your doorstep
with a day foraging with Wild
Food UK. Starting off at The Red
Shoot Inn, in the New Forest,
you'll learn about what you can
and can’t pick as well as how
you can protect the countryside
before heading out on a two-and-
a-half-hour walk identifying the
different edible and poisonous
plants, flowers, fruits and
mushrooms that you find. Back
at the pub, you'll be served a
delicious lunch made from the
ingredients that you’ve found.
£60 per person, wildfooduk.com
RESETONA
YOGA RETREAT
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Book on to a Summer Bliss &
Balance Retreat Day at The
Retreat New Forest to give
yourself the space and time to
look internally; observe,
reflect and revitalize your
inner self. Enjoy yoga and
meditation classes along witha
nutritious, plant-based lunch
and a chance to walk around
the stunning grounds while
meeting like-minded people.
You could also book a relaxing
body treatment or massage to
finish off your day.
£70 per person, 10am-4pm,
theretreatnewforest.co.uk

Photo: Georgethefourth

HAMPSHIRE EXPERIENCES

FLY A SPITFIRE

There is nothing more synonymous with
Hampshire than the sight of a Spitfire roaring
through the sky above. Built in secret shadow
factories around Southampton during World War
I, the Spitfire will always be a symbol of resilience
and community spirit and today you can experience
the thrill of its flight for yourself from Solent airport
at Lee-on-Solent. Flights in a two-seater Spitfire
start at £2,975 for a 30-minute flight where you will
fly straight out to sea and over to the Needles. En
route you'll enjoy the sight of the Spitfire’s famous
elliptical wings, try some acrobatics, touch the
controls and fly the aircraft for yourself. spitfires.com »

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BECOME A MASTER
CHOCOLATIER

If you're looking for a creative
and mindful day to yourself, or
with friends, then a visit to Miss
Witt for a chocolate workshop in
the New Forest won’t disappoint.
Surprisingly relaxing, the two-
hour sessions are designed to
introduce you to the amazing
varieties of chocolate, and teach
you the skills of how to pipe,
temper chocolate, roll truffles
and more. An artisan chocolatier,
Kerry Witt is a wonderful teacher
and her warm approach makes
the sessions fun and therapeutic.
£250 for two for a two-hour
one-to-one session, or £50-£75
as part of a group workshop,
chocolatebymisswitt.com

Photo: Paul Close

Photo: Experience Hampshire

HIRE A

CLASSIC CAR
This has got to be the most
fun you can have on three
wheels... feel the wind in
your hair on a day out with
a stunning Morgan three-
wheeler. With a luxury picnic
hamper for two included
in the price, rev up the 2L
V-twin S&S engine and take
to the road to find the perfect
spot for lunch. We'd suggest
heading out into the New
Forest where the lack of
doors and roof will really
immerse you in the natural
environment. The cost of the
day hire includes a hamper with
food and drink, insurance and
up to 100 miles, 9am to 8pm.
£299, experiencehampshire.uk

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