thedailyecho--2020-08-09--Eat Out to Help Out: Can you get 50 per cent off takeaways on the scheme?

The government ’ s new Eat Out to Help Out scheme kicked off across the UK on Monday ( August 3 ) - and so far thousands of diners have taken advantage of the offer .
The scheme grants diners a 50 per cent discount off all food and non-alcoholic drinks at participating eateries , up to a maximum of £10 per person .
But does the discount apply for takeaways and deliveries ?
Here ’ s what you need to know abot how it works .
How do I get the discount ?
The Eat Out to Help Out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cafes or pubs throughout this month .
It may also apply in some work and school canteens , as well as food halls , and all diners in a group of any size can claim it .
The scheme will run from August 3 to 31 and diners will be able to enjoy 50 per cent off the price of their meal on Mondays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays only .
With the discount applied , it could save a family of four up to £40 per meal .
No voucher is needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be automatically applied to your bill when you go to pay .
Establishments will then claim a reimbursement from the government for the discount that you have been given .
Where can I claim the discount ?
The discount can be claimed at any participating restaurant , cafe or pub that has signed up to the scheme .
More than 72,000 establishments across the UK are offering the bargain deal , including several major chains such as Nando ’ s , Pizza Express , McDonald ’ s , KFC , Wetherspoons and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , independent eateries are also involved , and in some cases , restaurants are offering the Eat Out to Help Out discount on top of already low prices , thanks to the VAT cut .
Is the discount valid for takeaways or deliveries ?
The discount only applies to food that is ordered and consumed inside a participating restaurant , cafe or pubs - and can only be accessed from Monday to Wednesday .
As such , diners who order their food to take away or have it delivered to their home will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price of their meal .
Diners must eat inside an establishment for the discount to apply .
For those keen to cash in on the deal at McDonald ’ s , this means that you must dine in at a participating branch , as the discount does not apply for drive thru , takeaway , or McDelivery .
How can I find out which restaurants are taking part ?
The government has launched a new postcode checker on the Gov.uk website to help people find local restaurants that are taking part in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To find restaurants , cafes and pubs near you , simply enter your postcode and hit search to find a list of all the businesses nearby that are running the scheme .

The scheme grants diners a 50 per cent discount off all food and non-alcoholic drinks at participating eateries, up to a maximum of £10 per person.
But does the discount apply for takeaways and deliveries? Here’s what you need to know abot how it works.
How do I get the discount?
The Eat Out to Help Out discount is only valid at participating restaurants, cafes or pubs throughout this month.
It may also apply in some work and school canteens, as well as food halls, and all diners in a group of any size can claim it.
The scheme will run from August 3 to 31 and diners will be able to enjoy 50 per cent off the price of their meal on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays only.
With the discount applied, it could save a family of four up to £40 per meal.
No voucher is needed to claim the discount, as it will be automatically applied to your bill when you go to pay.
Establishments will then claim a reimbursement from the government for the discount that you have been given.
Where can I claim the discount?
The discount can be claimed at any participating restaurant, cafe or pub that has signed up to the scheme.
More than 72,000 establishments across the UK are offering the bargain deal, including several major chains such as Nando’s, Pizza Express, McDonald’s, KFC, Wetherspoons and Costa Coffee.
A number of local, independent eateries are also involved, and in some cases, restaurants are offering the Eat Out to Help Out discount on top of already low prices, thanks to the VAT cut.
Is the discount valid for takeaways or deliveries?
The discount only applies to food that is ordered and consumed inside a participating restaurant, cafe or pubs - and can only be accessed from Monday to Wednesday.
As such, diners who order their food to take away or have it delivered to their home will not receive 50 per cent off the price of their meal. Diners must eat inside an establishment for the discount to apply.
For those keen to cash in on the deal at McDonald’s, this means that you must dine in at a participating branch, as the discount does not apply for drive thru, takeaway, or McDelivery.
How can I find out which restaurants are taking part?
The government has launched a new postcode checker on the Gov.uk website to help people find local restaurants that are taking part in its Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
To find restaurants, cafes and pubs near you, simply enter your postcode and hit search to find a list of all the businesses nearby that are running the scheme.


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Job vacancies plunge in lockdown (but average salaries rise)

THE number of jobs advertised in Southampton has more than halved in a year – but there has been an improvement since June , data suggests .
There were 53.2 per cent fewer vacancies advertised in July than the same month in 2019 , according to the online jobs board CV-Library .
However , the number of vacancies had risen 27.4 per cent since June , suggesting the jobs market is slowly picking up .
CV-Library also found applications had risen by 24.3 per cent month on month and by 25.1 per cent year on year .
That meant the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 167.4 per cent compared to 2019 but dropped 2.4 per cent since June .
Despite fewer jobs being available , average pay for new jobs in Southampton rose by 8.2 per cent year on year , from £33,454 in July 2019 to £36,207 in July .
However , it only grew by 0.7 per cent month on month .
Lee Biggins , founder and chief executive of CV-Library , said : “ Demand for jobs is still outstripping supply and this will be a trend that we ’ ll continue to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the summer months tend to be a quieter time for both recruitment and job searching .
However , the fact that our economy is struggling means there are less opportunities up for grabs than normal and more people looking for work ; not an ideal combination .
“ While it ’ s a promising sign that salaries are higher than they were a year ago , the slow month on month increase in pay for new jobs does suggest that companies are starting to make difficult decisions about their workforce , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take a pay cut during an economic downturn , but be prepared to have difficult conversations with applicants who may be expecting more than you can offer right now.
” Across the whole south east , job adverts dropped by 51.6 per cent year on year but rose 34 per cent month on month .
Applications rose by 21.8 per cent year on year and 20.3 per cent month on month .
The Bank of England warned last week that unemployment was likely to almost double by Christmas , from the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in seven years .
The bank said : “ In the MPC ’ s projections , unemployment rises to around 7.5 per cent by the end of the year as some workers are made redundant and hiring remains subdued .
That would represent around 2.5m people out of work and searching for jobs .
”

There were 53.2 per cent fewer vacancies advertised in July than the same month in 2019, according to the online jobs board CV-Library.
However, the number of vacancies had risen 27.4 per cent since June, suggesting the jobs market is slowly picking up.
CV-Library also found applications had risen by 24.3 per cent month on month and by 25.1 per cent year on year.
That meant the ratio of applications to job had soared by 167.4 per cent compared to 2019 but dropped 2.4 per cent since June.
Despite fewer jobs being available, average pay for new jobs in Southampton rose by 8.2 per cent year on year, from £33,454 in July 2019 to £36,207 in July. However, it only grew by 0.7 per cent month on month.
Lee Biggins, founder and chief executive of CV-Library, said: “Demand for jobs is still outstripping supply and this will be a trend that we’ll continue to see for some time.
“Naturally, the summer months tend to be a quieter time for both recruitment and job searching. However, the fact that our economy is struggling means there are less opportunities up for grabs than normal and more people looking for work; not an ideal combination.
“While it’s a promising sign that salaries are higher than they were a year ago, the slow month on month increase in pay for new jobs does suggest that companies are starting to make difficult decisions about their workforce,” he added.
“Candidates may well expect to take a pay cut during an economic downturn, but be prepared to have difficult conversations with applicants who may be expecting more than you can offer right now.”
Across the whole south east, job adverts dropped by 51.6 per cent year on year but rose 34 per cent month on month. Applications rose by 21.8 per cent year on year and 20.3 per cent month on month.
The Bank of England warned last week that unemployment was likely to almost double by Christmas, from the current 1.35million to 2.5m – the highest rate in seven years.
The bank said: “In the MPC’s projections, unemployment rises to around 7.5 per cent by the end of the year as some workers are made redundant and hiring remains subdued. That would represent around 2.5m people out of work and searching for jobs.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-09--Adam Klos sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court

A MAN who was four times the drink driving limit has been banned from the roads .
Adam Klos was @ @ @ @ @ driver 's seat of a Vauxhall Zafira in Fanshawe Street , Southampton .
He was @ @ @ @ @ the public with his `` ignition running '' on February 29 this year .
Klos @ @ @ @ @ breathalysed at the roadside , according to the Crown Prosecution Service .
He was four @ @ @ @ @ limit with 145 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the limit is @ @ @ @ @ taken while in police custody confirmed this reading .
Klos had no passengers and gave @ @ @ @ @ .
Appearing before Southampton Magistrates ' Court in June he pleaded not guilty to drink @ @ @ @ @ before the same court on July 29 he was found guilty .
He was disqualified @ @ @ @ @ and fined £500 .
Klos must pay £300 in court costs and a £50 victim @ @

Adam Klos was found slumped over in the driver's seat of a Vauxhall Zafira in Fanshawe Street, Southampton.
He was discovered by a member of the public with his "ignition running" on February 29 this year.
Klos of Shirley High Street was breathalysed at the roadside, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.
He was four times over the drink driving limit with 145 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the limit is 35 micrograms.
More samples taken while in police custody confirmed this reading.
Klos had no passengers and gave a no comment police interview.
Appearing before Southampton Magistrates' Court in June he pleaded not guilty to drink driving.
However, standing before the same court on July 29 he was found guilty.
He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £500.
Klos must pay £300 in court costs and a £50 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Mother jailed for assault on emergency care assistant

A MUM of two with a history of attacking emergency workers has been jailed .
Alexandra Mairis grabbed an emergency care assistant by the wrist and bent her hand back .
The 29-year-old had been found “ unconscious and in drink ” by street pastors in Eastleigh .
She was put in an ambulance but “ seemed agitated ” during the early hours of February 15 this year , a court heard .
It is believed Mairis of Alexander Square , Eastleigh thought an emergency worker was a police officer and she “ did not trust police officers ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed to go to the hospital ” she became “ even more agitated ” .
At one point , she took off her seat belt and stood up knocking the victim who hit her head against a handrail .
Mairis appeared before Southampton Magistrates ’ Court on Friday facing two charges of assaulting an emergency worker - she indicated guilty pleas in March .
The court heard how by the time the ambulance arrived in Winchester , she was asleep .
But when she woke up “ she started screaming and being very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the wrist and bent her right hand back which “ hurt and made her angry ” .
She later had an MRI scan and her wrist was put in a splint .
An impact statement read out in court said how the victim was forced to take time off work .
Unable to walk her dogs , her plans to buy a house had been impacted .
The attack happened while Mairis had been on post-custody supervision .
She had been in prison for attacking an emergency worker .
The court heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times and assaulted police officers on eight occasions in the past .
Defending , solicitor Will Day said Mairis is a vulnerable person with alcohol issues .
However , District Judge Peter Greenfield jailed her for 30 weeks and ordered her to pay £800 in compensation .

Alexandra Mairis grabbed an emergency care assistant by the wrist and bent her hand back.
The 29-year-old had been found “unconscious and in drink” by street pastors in Eastleigh.
She was put in an ambulance but “seemed agitated” during the early hours of February 15 this year, a court heard.
It is believed Mairis of Alexander Square, Eastleigh thought an emergency worker was a police officer and she “did not trust police officers”.
When it was “explained that she needed to go to the hospital” she became “even more agitated”.
At one point, she took off her seat belt and stood up knocking the victim who hit her head against a handrail.
Mairis appeared before Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Friday facing two charges of assaulting an emergency worker - she indicated guilty pleas in March.
The court heard how by the time the ambulance arrived in Winchester, she was asleep.
But when she woke up “she started screaming and being very abusive”.
Mairis grabbed her victim by the wrist and bent her right hand back which “hurt and made her angry”.
She later had an MRI scan and her wrist was put in a splint.
An impact statement read out in court said how the victim was forced to take time off work.
Unable to walk her dogs, her plans to buy a house had been impacted.
The attack happened while Mairis had been on post-custody supervision.
She had been in prison for attacking an emergency worker.
The court heard how Mairis had been in prison seven times and assaulted police officers on eight occasions in the past. Defending, solicitor Will Day said Mairis is a vulnerable person with alcohol issues.
However, District Judge Peter Greenfield jailed her for 30 weeks and ordered her to pay £800 in compensation.


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Child sex offences in Hampshire up 53 per cent in five years

MORE than 2,600 child sex offences were recorded in Hampshire last year , new figures have revealed .
Hampshire Police recorded a 53 per cent rise in child sexual offences in the five years since 2014 to 2015 , figures from the NSPCC reveal .
A total of 2,661 offences against children were recorded by the force in 2019-20 , averaging at 51 incidents a week .
This is compared to 1,734 cases recorded in 2014-15 .
Hampshire Police claim that the increase in recorded cases is `` in line with the national trend '' and that the increase includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recorded offences including rape , online grooming and sexual assault against children in the UK in 2019-20 – up 57 per cent from 2014-15 .
Detective Chief Inspector Liam Davies said : `` Hampshire Constabulary has seen a rise in Child Sexual Offences over the last five years in line with the national trend .
`` These increases include non-recent abuse .
In many of these cases successful high profile investigations both nationally and locally have given victims the confidence to report historic child abuse .
`` Specially trained officers and staff work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , education , health and other agencies to tackle and prevent offending against children .
`` We also recognise the increased risk during lockdown periods where protective factors may be removed for children .
We have therefore worked both internally and with partners to highlight the importance of making ‘ every child contact count ’ .
This includes recognising potential warning signs .
`` Details of these potential signs of Sexual Abuse can be found on the NSPCC website which also has details what to do should you have any safeguarding concerns about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age were recorded , girls were four times as likely to be victims .
There were more than 8,000 offences committed against 14-year-olds , making it the most common age group to report offences .
There were 12,374 sex crimes recorded against children under ten , while 449 offences were recorded against babies yet to reach their first birthday .
The charity said the figures on child sexual abuse show the need for national leadership in response and urged the Home Office to publish and implement its Tackling Child Sexual Abuse Strategy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The crisis of child sexual abuse is not going away and behind these figures are thousands of children and young people who have reported crimes that can have a devastating impact on their lives .
“ Urgent action is needed to prevent abuse and to ensure children are supported to recover when they bravely speak out .
“ We need concerted leadership from governments across the UK to implement strategies on tackling child sexual abuse that put the experiences and needs of children at their heart and are effective in preventing abuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Hampshire Police recorded a 53 per cent rise in child sexual offences in the five years since 2014 to 2015, figures from the NSPCC reveal.
A total of 2,661 offences against children were recorded by the force in 2019-20, averaging at 51 incidents a week. This is compared to 1,734 cases recorded in 2014-15.
Hampshire Police claim that the increase in recorded cases is "in line with the national trend" and that the increase includes non-recent abuse.
Nationally there were 73,518 recorded offences including rape, online grooming and sexual assault against children in the UK in 2019-20 – up 57 per cent from 2014-15.
Detective Chief Inspector Liam Davies said: "Hampshire Constabulary has seen a rise in Child Sexual Offences over the last five years in line with the national trend.
"These increases include non-recent abuse. In many of these cases successful high profile investigations both nationally and locally have given victims the confidence to report historic child abuse.
"Specially trained officers and staff work in partnership with colleagues from social care, education, health and other agencies to tackle and prevent offending against children.
"We also recognise the increased risk during lockdown periods where protective factors may be removed for children. We have therefore worked both internally and with partners to highlight the importance of making ‘every child contact count’. This includes recognising potential warning signs.
"Details of these potential signs of Sexual Abuse can be found on the NSPCC website which also has details what to do should you have any safeguarding concerns about a child."
Where gender and age were recorded, girls were four times as likely to be victims. There were more than 8,000 offences committed against 14-year-olds, making it the most common age group to report offences.
There were 12,374 sex crimes recorded against children under ten, while 449 offences were recorded against babies yet to reach their first birthday.
The charity said the figures on child sexual abuse show the need for national leadership in response and urged the Home Office to publish and implement its Tackling Child Sexual Abuse Strategy.
NSPCC Chief Executive Peter Wanless said: “The crisis of child sexual abuse is not going away and behind these figures are thousands of children and young people who have reported crimes that can have a devastating impact on their lives.
“Urgent action is needed to prevent abuse and to ensure children are supported to recover when they bravely speak out.
“We need concerted leadership from governments across the UK to implement strategies on tackling child sexual abuse that put the experiences and needs of children at their heart and are effective in preventing abuse and helping young people recover.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Car without a tyre seen being driven in Lyndhurst

A DISQUALIFIED motorist was stopped by police after driving a car with one of its tyres missing .
The Audi @ @ @ @ @ park at Lyndhurst , where the wheel without a tyre was carving a groove in @ @ @ @ @ the car had been seen earlier in the day `` causing all sorts of problems @ @ @ @ @ the Forest .
It was eventually stopped in the car park between Lyndhurst Community Centre @ @ @ @ @ Centre .
Posting on social medial New Forest Heart Cops said : `` A disqualified @ @ @ @ @ this evening for driving this Audi into the main car park with one tyre completely @ @ @ @ @ d been seen earlier in the day in other areas of the Forest causing all @ @ @ @ @ ’ s great news that he and his car have been taken off the road @ @

The Audi was spotted in the main park at Lyndhurst, where the wheel without a tyre was carving a groove in the tarmac.
Police say the car had been seen earlier in the day "causing all sorts of problems" in other parts of the Forest.
It was eventually stopped in the car park between Lyndhurst Community Centre at the New Forest Heritage Centre.
Posting on social medial New Forest Heart Cops said: "A disqualified driver was arrested in Lyndhurst this evening for driving this Audi into the main car park with one tyre completely missing.
"He’d been seen earlier in the day in other areas of the Forest causing all sorts of problems so it’s great news that he and his car have been taken off the road."


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--'Hundreds' flock to Brock Beach in bid to cool off

HUNDREDS of people gathered at a New Forest beauty spot yesterday - just weeks after villagers complained about anti-social behaviour in the area .
Passers-by said about 500 flocked to an area known as Brock Beach - a large area of shingle beside a shallow stretch of the Lymington River .
Children could be seen jumping off the bridge that carries the busy A337 Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst over the river .
Other youngsters jumped on the back of New Forest ponies and rode them through the water , according to reports on social media .
One person posted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was gob-smacked to see about 500 people at Balmer Lawn .
`` Children jumping off the bridge into the water and children riding on the New Forest ponies while in the water .
No social distancing whatsoever .
`` And about 50 cars , vans and motor homes by the side of the road .
A massive pool party .
The police have been informed .
Those people are asking for a second wave . ''
In June Brockenhurst residents complained about hordes of people converging on Brock Beach on hot weekends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting of the local parish council , with critics complaining that people turning up at the site were ignoring social distancing regulations .
One speaker also complained that rubbish including dog mess , dirty nappies and rotting food had been left behind by visitors .
Concerns have also been raised about the number of people cooling off in another expanse of water - Hatchet Pond between Beaulieu and Lymington .
One social media user said : `` People have taken to swimming in Hatchet Pond .
`` I know it 's stupidly hot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has currents and rip currents - one of the rare ponds that do - not to mention all the wildlife that swim , drink and defecate in that pond .
`` Also people have been known to dump stuff in there .
`` I should know I cut my foot on a jagged pipe that had been put in there and got very sick from it .
So please , I beg you , do n't swim in there . ''
🤮

Passers-by said about 500 flocked to an area known as Brock Beach - a large area of shingle beside a shallow stretch of the Lymington River.
Children could be seen jumping off the bridge that carries the busy A337 Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst over the river.
Other youngsters jumped on the back of New Forest ponies and rode them through the water, according to reports on social media.
One person posted: "I was driving through Brockenhurst to Lymington and was gob-smacked to see about 500 people at Balmer Lawn.
"Children jumping off the bridge into the water and children riding on the New Forest ponies while in the water. No social distancing whatsoever.
"And about 50 cars, vans and motor homes by the side of the road. A massive pool party. The police have been informed. Those people are asking for a second wave."
In June Brockenhurst residents complained about hordes of people converging on Brock Beach on hot weekends.
The issue was raised at a meeting of the local parish council, with critics complaining that people turning up at the site were ignoring social distancing regulations.
One speaker also complained that rubbish including dog mess, dirty nappies and rotting food had been left behind by visitors.
Concerns have also been raised about the number of people cooling off in another expanse of water - Hatchet Pond between Beaulieu and Lymington.
One social media user said: "People have taken to swimming in Hatchet Pond.
"I know it's stupidly hot but it's so dangerous. Firstly it has currents and rip currents - one of the rare ponds that do - not to mention all the wildlife that swim, drink and defecate in that pond.
"Also people have been known to dump stuff in there.
"I should know I cut my foot on a jagged pipe that had been put in there and got very sick from it. So please, I beg you, don't swim in there." 🤮


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Drugs raid on Chamberlain Grove, Fareham

POLICE have arrested a man and seized a number of cannabis plants in a drugs raid early this morning .
@ @ @ @ @ in Fareham this morning to conduct a warrant .
A male at the address was @ @ @ @ @ number of large cannabis plants were found inside .
In a Tweet from Fareham Police @ @ @ @ @ `` This morning Officers have conducted a Warrant at an address in Chamberlain Grove .
@ @ @ @ @ arrested and our enquires are ongoing .
`` We rely on information received from our @ @ @ @ @ do here www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/something-youve-seen-or-heard/ . ''

Officers arrived at Chamberlain Grove in Fareham this morning to conduct a warrant.
A male at the address was arrested by police and a number of large cannabis plants were found inside.
Enquires are still ongoing.
In a Tweet from Fareham Police, a spokesperson said: "This morning Officers have conducted a Warrant at an address in Chamberlain Grove.
"A male has been arrested and our enquires are ongoing.
"We rely on information received from our communities, which you can do here www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/something-youve-seen-or-heard/."
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Three cats looking for new loving homes

Three cats looking for new loving homes

CAN you give these cats a home ?
These cats are currently residents at the Blue Cross rehoming centre in West End , near Southampton .
One-year-old Cleo has been waiting for more than 190 days for her perfect match .
The team at the centre say that she is a “ very sweet girl who loves to play ” .
Cleo has been spending a lot of time at her foster home and has proven to be a loving and affectionate cat , often sitting with her foster carer for hours at a time .
Cleo came into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a road traffic accident and her owners sadly could not afford her treatment .
Broken bones and confidence now repaired ; Cleo would love to find a loving new family to spend her days with .
Alfie is a three-year-old cat with a big personality .
He ’ s a very confident boy and loves nothing more than being the centre of attention .
Alfie came into the care of the centre as his former owner ’ s son was very allergic to Alfie .
Alfie loves a bit of fuss , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understanding owners who ’ ll take time to learn his body language to know when he ’ s happy for fuss .
Stanley , a 10-year-old cat , is looking for a home with no other pets .
Stanley prefers the company of human friends and can be worried by other cats so would need a home where not many cats are around or venture into his garden .
Stanely loves to sit on the laps of his familiar friends and even like a bit of grooming now and then .
Stanley would @ @ @ @ @

These cats are currently residents at the Blue Cross rehoming centre in West End, near Southampton.
One-year-old Cleo has been waiting for more than 190 days for her perfect match. The team at the centre say that she is a “very sweet girl who loves to play”. Cleo has been spending a lot of time at her foster home and has proven to be a loving and affectionate cat, often sitting with her foster carer for hours at a time.
Cleo came into the care of Blue Cross after she got into a road traffic accident and her owners sadly could not afford her treatment. Broken bones and confidence now repaired; Cleo would love to find a loving new family to spend her days with.
Alfie is a three-year-old cat with a big personality. He’s a very confident boy and loves nothing more than being the centre of attention. Alfie came into the care of the centre as his former owner’s son was very allergic to Alfie. Alfie loves a bit of fuss, but on his own terms so needs understanding owners who’ll take time to learn his body language to know when he’s happy for fuss.
Stanley, a 10-year-old cat, is looking for a home with no other pets. Stanley prefers the company of human friends and can be worried by other cats so would need a home where not many cats are around or venture into his garden. Stanely loves to sit on the laps of his familiar friends and even like a bit of grooming now and then. Stanley would make a wonderful companion.


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Fire at Cottage Farm in Hythe

Fire at Cottage Farm in Hythe

A FORMER care home erupted into flames despite reports that nobody has lived there for two years .
Cottage Farm in Hythe used to support residents with learning disabilities for 20 years , but had to close its doors in February 2018 .
It came after social care bosses reviewed ways to support people with learning and physical disabilities , leaving national charity MacIntyre , which owned the care home , with such reduced funding that they were no longer able to provide a service .
Since then , the property on Southampton Road has been left vacant .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a blaze at the home which “ lit the trees up ” during the late hours .
But a spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue service said they could not figure out how the fire happened .
They said : “ We were called at 9.15pm , and the property was 100 per cent damaged by fire.We have since gone back and reinspected it , but it was an unknown cause . ''
A family who have lived next door to Cottage Farm for 14 years - which also owns livestock such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw flames through the trees .
Kathy Hogarty said : “ We were sat outside when the phone rang , so we went indoors and our neighbour rang to say our house was on fire .
“ But we looked out and saw that it was next door [ Cottage Farm ] on fire , so we ran round and the fire brigade were already there .
“ It all just went crazy , I was panicking because we have horses , guinea fowl , geese , chickens , ducks , and hay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” A police officer who remained at the site the following day said that parts of the house kept falling down .
The house was seen visibly damaged , with the roof completely destroyed and ceilings having fallen through .
Kathy ’ s husband Steve said : “ The trees were lit up and it was quite big , you could see flames through the trees .
“ It ’ s been so dry where the place is not getting looked after , as nobody has lived there for two years , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire . ''

Cottage Farm in Hythe used to support residents with learning disabilities for 20 years, but had to close its doors in February 2018.
It came after social care bosses reviewed ways to support people with learning and physical disabilities, leaving national charity MacIntyre, which owned the care home, with such reduced funding that they were no longer able to provide a service.
Since then, the property on Southampton Road has been left vacant.
However on Friday, firefighters were called to a blaze at the home which “lit the trees up” during the late hours.
But a spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue service said they could not figure out how the fire happened.
They said: “We were called at 9.15pm, and the property was 100 per cent damaged by fire.We have since gone back and reinspected it, but it was an unknown cause."
A family who have lived next door to Cottage Farm for 14 years - which also owns livestock such as horses and guinea fowl - said they saw flames through the trees.
Kathy Hogarty said: “We were sat outside when the phone rang, so we went indoors and our neighbour rang to say our house was on fire.
“But we looked out and saw that it was next door [Cottage Farm] on fire, so we ran round and the fire brigade were already there.
“It all just went crazy, I was panicking because we have horses, guinea fowl, geese, chickens, ducks, and hay and straw. It could have spread.”
A police officer who remained at the site the following day said that parts of the house kept falling down.
The house was seen visibly damaged, with the roof completely destroyed and ceilings having fallen through.
Kathy’s husband Steve said: “The trees were lit up and it was quite big, you could see flames through the trees.
“It’s been so dry where the place is not getting looked after, as nobody has lived there for two years, so bits of grass could have caught on fire."


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--31 officers join Hampshire Constabulary

31 officers join Hampshire Constabulary

OVER 30 police officers have joined Hampshire as part of a government drive to tackle crime .
An additional 31 officers are being welcomed across the region in a bid to recruit 20,000 extra officers to England by 2023 .
• LISTED : How many new police officers each area of Hampshire will receive A total of 156 new police offices will join the force , with allocation now confirmed for the first phase of the initiative .
Since the start of the recruitment campaign , a total of 4,336 extra officers have joined police forces across England and Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new officers , as part of her ongoing fight for more officers to be stationed in Fareham .
She said she was aware of problems with anti-social behaviour with gangs of youths congregating late at night , as well as drug-related offences .
Suella added : “ Getting more police officers onto our streets is one of the people ’ s priorities , and so I am delighted that Hampshire has been bolstered with an extra 31 officers so far .
“ Every one of these officers will make an enormous difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people safe – and I am reassured that many more will follow as this Government continues to deliver on its promise to recruit 20,000 more over the next three years .
The MP said four officers will be joining the Fareham Police team .
“ By backing our police with the funding , powers and resources they need , we will keep the public and our communities safe , so that people everywhere can live their lives free from the fear of crime , ” said Suella .
While forces are on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more officers by March 2021 , the police workforce has grown by 5 per cent since March 2019 – the largest annual increase in officer numbers since 2003-04 .
Earlier this month , it was announced that police pay will rise by 2.5 per cent this year , equivalent to a constable receiving an extra £1,100 , and providing officers with an increase above inflation for the second year running , the largest pay rise in a decade .
• £550k to crack down on crime in city ( and there will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also launched a targeted consultation for doubling the maximum sentence for assaults on emergency workers to two years , and has set out plans for a Police Covenant , focusing on physical protection , health and wellbeing and support for families .
Assistant Chief Constable Maggie Blyth , of Hampshire Constabulary , said : “ We are constantly striving to serve and support all in our communities the best we can each day .
`` It has been great to see many high quality candidates applying to join the force . ''

An additional 31 officers are being welcomed across the region in a bid to recruit 20,000 extra officers to England by 2023.
A total of 156 new police offices will join the force, with allocation now confirmed for the first phase of the initiative.
Since the start of the recruitment campaign, a total of 4,336 extra officers have joined police forces across England and Wales.
MP Suella Braverman for Fareham welcomed the new officers, as part of her ongoing fight for more officers to be stationed in Fareham.
She said she was aware of problems with anti-social behaviour with gangs of youths congregating late at night, as well as drug-related offences.
Suella added: “Getting more police officers onto our streets is one of the people’s priorities, and so I am delighted that Hampshire has been bolstered with an extra 31 officers so far.
“Every one of these officers will make an enormous difference in helping to cut crime and keep people safe – and I am reassured that many more will follow as this Government continues to deliver on its promise to recruit 20,000 more over the next three years.
The MP said four officers will be joining the Fareham Police team.
“By backing our police with the funding, powers and resources they need, we will keep the public and our communities safe, so that people everywhere can live their lives free from the fear of crime,” said Suella.
While forces are on their way to meet a target of 6,000 more officers by March 2021, the police workforce has grown by 5 per cent since March 2019 – the largest annual increase in officer numbers since 2003-04.
Earlier this month, it was announced that police pay will rise by 2.5 per cent this year, equivalent to a constable receiving an extra £1,100, and providing officers with an increase above inflation for the second year running, the largest pay rise in a decade.
The Government has also launched a targeted consultation for doubling the maximum sentence for assaults on emergency workers to two years, and has set out plans for a Police Covenant, focusing on physical protection, health and wellbeing and support for families.
Assistant Chief Constable Maggie Blyth, of Hampshire Constabulary, said: “We are constantly striving to serve and support all in our communities the best we can each day.
"It has been great to see many high quality candidates applying to join the force."


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Solent Local Enterprise Partnership funding for Solent environment issues

DEVELOPMENTS could be seen going up after millions were secured to tackle environmental issues in the region .
It comes after a wildlife trust proposed a scheme to help tackle nitrate pollution in the Solent .
• Hundreds of jobs promised for Southampton in £15.9m coronavirus recovery plan ( including a FIFTH cruise terminal ) In a report to the Partnership for South Hampshire Joint Committee , plans for 1,038 homes were “ significantly backlogged ” because of “ high levels ” of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Solent .
It was revealed nitrogen from housing wastewater and agricultural sources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is believed to be damaging protected wildlife habitats and bird species around the straight that separates the Isle of Wight and England .
But following Natural England raising an issue with nitrates entering the Solent , some councils were unable to grant planning permission for new developments - but now funding from the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership is set to address the issue .
• More than 1,000 homes could be built in borough The money will be used to buy agricultural land , one of the main sources of nitrates , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact .
The project is being co-ordinated through the Partnership for South Hampshire ( PfSH ) , which brings local councils and other partners together with a focus on sustainable growth in the area .
Cllr Seán Woodward , chairman of PfSH , said : “ I ’ m very pleased we ’ ve been able to find a way to address this serious environmental issue without preventing opportunities for sustainable developments within our region . ''

It comes after a wildlife trust proposed a scheme to help tackle nitrate pollution in the Solent.
In a report to the Partnership for South Hampshire Joint Committee, plans for 1,038 homes were “significantly backlogged” because of “high levels” of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Solent.
It was revealed nitrogen from housing wastewater and agricultural sources accelerated the growth of algae, which is believed to be damaging protected wildlife habitats and bird species around the straight that separates the Isle of Wight and England.
But following Natural England raising an issue with nitrates entering the Solent, some councils were unable to grant planning permission for new developments - but now funding from the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership is set to address the issue.
The money will be used to buy agricultural land, one of the main sources of nitrates, and change its use to reduce the environmental impact.
The project is being co-ordinated through the Partnership for South Hampshire (PfSH), which brings local councils and other partners together with a focus on sustainable growth in the area.
Cllr Seán Woodward, chairman of PfSH, said: “I’m very pleased we’ve been able to find a way to address this serious environmental issue without preventing opportunities for sustainable developments within our region."


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Boots Opticians in Shirley among 48 of stores to close

Boots Opticians in Shirley is due to close following an announcement by the company .
Boots said last month that the company would be restructuring in order to mitigate the significant impact that Covid 19 has had on the business .
This is too ensure a long and healthy future for the UK 's leading pharmacy , health and beauty business .
This restructuring plan will mean the closure of 48 Boots Opticians practices , including the Shirley branch , and the cutting of 4000 jobs across the company .
The practise located on Shirley High Street is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid 19 and the inplication 's lockdown has had on High Streets around the country .
A Boots UK spokesperson said : `` We can confirm that we have identified the Opticians stores that are proposed to close and have entered a consultation period .
`` We recognise this is a difficult time for any colleagues that are impacted and are doing everything we can to support them throughout this process .
`` Over the next few weeks , we will be speaking to all of our customers individually if their store is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transition to another Boots Opticians nearby . ''
Despite the pandemic , Boots had stayed open throughout lockdown in order to provide communities with pharmacy and healthcare services .
Managing director of Boots UK , Sebastian James said : `` The proposals announced today are decisive actions to accelerate our Transformation Plan , allow Boots to continue its vital role as part of the UK health system , and ensure profitable long-term growth .
`` In doing this , we are building a stronger and more modern Boots for our customers , patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the proposals will be very difficult for the remarkable people who make up the heart of our business , and we will do everything in our power to provide the fullest support during this time .
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Boots said last month that the company would be restructuring in order to mitigate the significant impact that Covid 19 has had on the business.
This is too ensure a long and healthy future for the UK's leading pharmacy, health and beauty business.
This restructuring plan will mean the closure of 48 Boots Opticians practices, including the Shirley branch, and the cutting of 4000 jobs across the company.
The practise located on Shirley High Street is one of many that are feeling the affects of Covid 19 and the inplication's lockdown has had on High Streets around the country.
A Boots UK spokesperson said: "We can confirm that we have identified the Opticians stores that are proposed to close and have entered a consultation period.
"We recognise this is a difficult time for any colleagues that are impacted and are doing everything we can to support them throughout this process.
"Over the next few weeks, we will be speaking to all of our customers individually if their store is affected about how we will support their transition to another Boots Opticians nearby."
Despite the pandemic, Boots had stayed open throughout lockdown in order to provide communities with pharmacy and healthcare services.
Managing director of Boots UK, Sebastian James said: "The proposals announced today are decisive actions to accelerate our Transformation Plan, allow Boots to continue its vital role as part of the UK health system, and ensure profitable long-term growth.
"In doing this, we are building a stronger and more modern Boots for our customers, patients and colleagues.
"We recognise that the proposals will be very difficult for the remarkable people who make up the heart of our business, and we will do everything in our power to provide the fullest support during this time.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Eastleigh marquee and events company produces 43,000 gowns for NHS

An events company in Eastleigh has adapted it 's production line to produce hospital gowns .
Tiger tailoring in Eastleigh , a support company for Covers and Linings Ltd. was originally a business that produced and hired out marquees for the event industry .
Since lockdown started the company have been forced to change direction as the events industry was put completely on hold .
After searching tirelessly , managing director , David Evans , and sales director , Nicky , got a 6 month contract for the company to create hospital gowns for the NHS .
Having gone through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure the gowns were fit for purpose they were able to bring staff back from furlough and create additional jobs that had n't been available before .
David said : `` Rather than saving the loans from the government we invested the money in new machinery and benches .
`` A lot of people are going about their business and they do not know that we are doing something entirely out of left field . ''
Since then they have made 43,000 gowns of the 105,000 contracted to them and have even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , MP for Eastleigh who visited the company to see of himself the work that was taking place .
The company is now actively searching for alternative work for when the PPE contract expires , as not finding one would result in the business closing and 25-30 people being made redundant .

Tiger tailoring in Eastleigh, a support company for Covers and Linings Ltd. was originally a business that produced and hired out marquees for the event industry.
Since lockdown started the company have been forced to change direction as the events industry was put completely on hold.
After searching tirelessly, managing director, David Evans, and sales director, Nicky, got a 6 month contract for the company to create hospital gowns for the NHS.
Having gone through a range of quality control procedures to make sure the gowns were fit for purpose they were able to bring staff back from furlough and create additional jobs that hadn't been available before.
David said: "Rather than saving the loans from the government we invested the money in new machinery and benches.
"A lot of people are going about their business and they do not know that we are doing something entirely out of left field."
Since then they have made 43,000 gowns of the 105,000 contracted to them and have even also got the attention of Paul Holmes, MP for Eastleigh who visited the company to see of himself the work that was taking place.
The company is now actively searching for alternative work for when the PPE contract expires, as not finding one would result in the business closing and 25-30 people being made redundant.


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Southern Health drafted in staff to aid coronavirus response

Dozens of new NHS workers joined the Southern Health Trust in April during the first peak of the coronavirus crisis , new figures show .
The Government has praised the contribution made by new and returning healthcare workers during the pandemic – but experts say action is needed to address recruitment concerns long term .
NHS workforce figures show there were 6,042 members of staff employed at the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust in April , 84 more than during March .
The biggest increase in workers was among those in clinical support roles , whose numbers swelled from 2,313 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who were directly supporting doctors and nurses .
The NHS says many new starters in this group will have been student doctors or nurses who were fast tracked into employment to help fight the virus .
Across England , the figures show there were 12,839 extra members of NHS staff in April , of whom 3,008 were professionally qualified clinical staff such as doctors and nurses .
That is compared to a rise of just 3,265 between March and April last year – although the increase then was entirely in non-clinical roles .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ new Foundation Year 1 doctors , who are junior doctors just graduated from medical school .
Many final-year medical students were approved for early graduation to boost doctor numbers at the start of the crisis .
There were also 8,687 new support workers assisting doctors and nurses .
Almost 90 % of the 4,878 fast-tracked student doctors and nurses captured in the employment figures were recorded in this group .
The Royal College of Nursing said student and recently returned nurses had `` stepped up to make an invaluable contribution '' .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visitors rising by 1,570 during April , the RCN said the NHS had entered the crisis with 40,000 nursing vacancies in England alone .
`` This shows exactly why a long-term plan to ensure there ’ s enough nursing staff to meet our needs is so desperately needed , '' said Susan Masters , RCN director of nursing .
`` Recently , almost a third of our members told us in a survey they were considering leaving nursing .
`` If the Government values the efforts of those students and others who stepped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take steps to retain the nursing staff we have , as well as to increase entry into the profession including an early and meaningful pay rise and tuition fee support for nursing students . ''
Health think tank the Nuffield Trust said many of the additional staff recruited through the student route would have been expected to join the NHS in the autumn anyway .
The group has warned the NHS faces problems with retention , overseas recruitment , and sickness absences due to stress or burnout in the wake of the crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fellow at the think tank , said : `` What is crucial now is that we persuade these new staff to stay by giving them good prospects and a positive environment .
`` We ca n't let a wave of people coming in turn into a wave of people leaving in a few years ' time . ''
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said there were also 442 former healthcare professionals who `` bravely volunteered to return to the frontline '' captured in the statistics .
Not all returners will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they may have been employed on temporary or honorary contracts , she added.Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` This pandemic has shown how proud the entire country is of all our brave health and care workers , and what an essential role they play in society .
`` We made the commitment of 50,000 more nurses by end of this Parliament , and I ’ m determined we will meet it . ''

The Government has praised the contribution made by new and returning healthcare workers during the pandemic – but experts say action is needed to address recruitment concerns long term.
NHS workforce figures show there were 6,042 members of staff employed at the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust in April, 84 more than during March.
The biggest increase in workers was among those in clinical support roles, whose numbers swelled from 2,313 to 2,383.
This included 68 workers who were directly supporting doctors and nurses. The NHS says many new starters in this group will have been student doctors or nurses who were fast tracked into employment to help fight the virus.
Across England, the figures show there were 12,839 extra members of NHS staff in April, of whom 3,008 were professionally qualified clinical staff such as doctors and nurses.
That is compared to a rise of just 3,265 between March and April last year – although the increase then was entirely in non-clinical roles.
Among the recruits in April were 1,151 new Foundation Year 1 doctors, who are junior doctors just graduated from medical school. Many final-year medical students were approved for early graduation to boost doctor numbers at the start of the crisis.
There were also 8,687 new support workers assisting doctors and nurses. Almost 90% of the 4,878 fast-tracked student doctors and nurses captured in the employment figures were recorded in this group.
The Royal College of Nursing said student and recently returned nurses had "stepped up to make an invaluable contribution".
But despite the number of nurses and health visitors rising by 1,570 during April, the RCN said the NHS had entered the crisis with 40,000 nursing vacancies in England alone.
"This shows exactly why a long-term plan to ensure there’s enough nursing staff to meet our needs is so desperately needed," said Susan Masters, RCN director of nursing.
"Recently, almost a third of our members told us in a survey they were considering leaving nursing.
"If the Government values the efforts of those students and others who stepped up to tackle Covid-19, it must take steps to retain the nursing staff we have, as well as to increase entry into the profession including an early and meaningful pay rise and tuition fee support for nursing students."
Health think tank the Nuffield Trust said many of the additional staff recruited through the student route would have been expected to join the NHS in the autumn anyway.
The group has warned the NHS faces problems with retention, overseas recruitment, and sickness absences due to stress or burnout in the wake of the crisis.
Dr Billy Palmer, a senior fellow at the think tank, said: "What is crucial now is that we persuade these new staff to stay by giving them good prospects and a positive environment.
"We can't let a wave of people coming in turn into a wave of people leaving in a few years' time."
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said there were also 442 former healthcare professionals who "bravely volunteered to return to the frontline" captured in the statistics.
Not all returners will have been included in the figures as they may have been employed on temporary or honorary contracts, she added.Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "This pandemic has shown how proud the entire country is of all our brave health and care workers, and what an essential role they play in society.
"We made the commitment of 50,000 more nurses by end of this Parliament, and I’m determined we will meet it."


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Meet the Southampton poet who contributed to unique collection inspired by pandemic

SHE IS the Southampton poet who has contributed to a 444-page anthology inspired by the Covid-19 crisis .
Aishwarya Parui penned one of the works that appear in Together , which is being hailed as a unique collection of human experiences during the coronavirus pandemic .
The newly-published book , already a best-seller on Amazon , comprises contributions by 75 authors from five continents .
It has been compiled by Dutch researcher Dr Pauldy Otermans and social educationalist Dev Aditya , who are donating the proceeds to the NHS .
Poems and other submissions are accompanied by eye-catching artwork that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a personality and pictorial depth .
The images are designed to help readers differentiate between the many pieces , which range from poems to prose and the personal thoughts of the individual authors .
Published by Otermans Institute , the book has been described by chairman of the Royal Institution , Sir Richard Sykes , as a representation of the unity which humanity has shown during the pandemic .
`` Prior to this there has been no other book that depicts the human spirit from the Covid-19 crisis so vividly , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Indian city of Kolkata .
She worked for the Ministry of Education in Singapore before moving to England in 2016 and settling in Southampton , where she lives with her husband Arijit .
Her contribution to Together is called Certain '20 .
Aishwarya said : `` I am humbled that one of my poems has been published in this selection alongside noteworthy contributors , authors , writers , poets , academicians and artists . ''
In a message to one of the book 's `` curators '' she added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for such a beautiful initiative .
`` Your letter to the world was so thoughtfully penned , giving new hope and sharing inspired experiences . ''
During the lockdown Aishwarya channelled some of her own observations and experiences into her submission , having studied many of the uncertainties created by the pandemic .
Her poem is accompanied by artwork by international artist Ella Mežule .
Proceeds from the sales of the anthology will be used to help fund the NHS through NHS Charities Together .
Good causes in the Southampton area are among @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Aishwarya Parui penned one of the works that appear in Together, which is being hailed as a unique collection of human experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.
The newly-published book, already a best-seller on Amazon, comprises contributions by 75 authors from five continents.
It has been compiled by Dutch researcher Dr Pauldy Otermans and social educationalist Dev Aditya, who are donating the proceeds to the NHS.
Poems and other submissions are accompanied by eye-catching artwork that aims to give each contribution a sense of a personality and pictorial depth.
The images are designed to help readers differentiate between the many pieces, which range from poems to prose and the personal thoughts of the individual authors.
Published by Otermans Institute, the book has been described by chairman of the Royal Institution, Sir Richard Sykes, as a representation of the unity which humanity has shown during the pandemic.
"Prior to this there has been no other book that depicts the human spirit from the Covid-19 crisis so vividly," he said.
Aishwarya Parui was born in the Indian city of Kolkata. She worked for the Ministry of Education in Singapore before moving to England in 2016 and settling in Southampton, where she lives with her husband Arijit.
Her contribution to Together is called Certain '20.
Aishwarya said: "I am humbled that one of my poems has been published in this selection alongside noteworthy contributors, authors, writers, poets, academicians and artists."
In a message to one of the book's "curators" she added: "Thank you Dev for the opportunity and for such a beautiful initiative.
"Your letter to the world was so thoughtfully penned, giving new hope and sharing inspired experiences."
During the lockdown Aishwarya channelled some of her own observations and experiences into her submission, having studied many of the uncertainties created by the pandemic.
Her poem is accompanied by artwork by international artist Ella Mežule.
Proceeds from the sales of the anthology will be used to help fund the NHS through NHS Charities Together. Good causes in the Southampton area are among those which are set to benefit.


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Beryl Flux MBE was a decorated civil servant and ardent fundraiser

A WELL respected and friendly face in Warsash and Locks Heath , she was awarded the MBE for her work with Ordnance Survey as well as a host of charity fundraising .
Civil servant and ardent fundraiser Beryl Flux MBE has died at the age of 86 .
Born in 1934 in Pendoggett , Cornwall , she spent her early years helping her mother and paternal grandfather manage a dairy herd on the farm .
After the outbreak of World War II , Beryl 's father took over the farm and her parents took over the milk round which Beryl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum a break .
Family gatherings usually meant an aunt playing the piano to accompany hymn singing .
Beryl , however , preferred the likes of Radio Luxembourg , Vera Lynn and Henry Hall ’ s Guest Night !
She was educated at a small private primary school in Port Isaac and at ten years old passed the entrance exam to the Grammar school in Camelford .
As a present for passing that exam she received the treasured gift of her own pony .
Beryl passed the entrance exam for the Civil Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Whitehall to work .
It was 1951 and Festival of Britain year and a very exciting time for her with lots to see and do in London .
After 15 years in the capital , Beryl moved to Southampton with her work where she eventually attained the prestigious position of Chief Welfare Officer with the Ordnance Survey .
She moved to Warsash along with her new husband , Bill .
Together and with the help of family and friends they built their own three bedroom house in Newtown Road in Warsash .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a social time with the workforce enjoying a glass or two of Bill ’ s homemade wine at the end of the day .
Beryl was very much involved in the community , particularly with the WI .
She was involved in the management of the Victory Hall and sat on their committee until her illness .
Her voluntary work continued following her move to Locks Heath where she was a stalwart of the U3A and the WI and was involved with tutoring craft skills .
Beryl was an ardent fundraiser making many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at garden sales and other community events .
The proudest moment of her life came in 1993 when Her Majesty the Queen presented her with the MBE awarded for her work with Ordnance Survey and her local activities .
Beryl 's family have arranged a private funeral .
Donations can be made to Marie Curie via A H Freemantle Funeral Directors in Park Gate .

Civil servant and ardent fundraiser Beryl Flux MBE has died at the age of 86.
Born in 1934 in Pendoggett, Cornwall, she spent her early years helping her mother and paternal grandfather manage a dairy herd on the farm. After the outbreak of World War II, Beryl's father took over the farm and her parents took over the milk round which Beryl helped with at weekends to give her mum a break.
Family gatherings usually meant an aunt playing the piano to accompany hymn singing. Beryl, however, preferred the likes of Radio Luxembourg, Vera Lynn and Henry Hall’s Guest Night!
She was educated at a small private primary school in Port Isaac and at ten years old passed the entrance exam to the Grammar school in Camelford. As a present for passing that exam she received the treasured gift of her own pony.
Beryl passed the entrance exam for the Civil Service at the age of 17 and went to Whitehall to work. It was 1951 and Festival of Britain year and a very exciting time for her with lots to see and do in London.
After 15 years in the capital, Beryl moved to Southampton with her work where she eventually attained the prestigious position of Chief Welfare Officer with the Ordnance Survey.
She moved to Warsash along with her new husband, Bill. Together and with the help of family and friends they built their own three bedroom house in Newtown Road in Warsash. As well as hard work this was a social time with the workforce enjoying a glass or two of Bill’s homemade wine at the end of the day.
Beryl was very much involved in the community, particularly with the WI. She was involved in the management of the Victory Hall and sat on their committee until her illness.
Her voluntary work continued following her move to Locks Heath where she was a stalwart of the U3A and the WI and was involved with tutoring craft skills.
Beryl was an ardent fundraiser making many thousands of pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support at garden sales and other community events.
The proudest moment of her life came in 1993 when Her Majesty the Queen presented her with the MBE awarded for her work with Ordnance Survey and her local activities.
Beryl's family have arranged a private funeral. Donations can be made to Marie Curie via A H Freemantle Funeral Directors in Park Gate.


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Electrical engineer Bob Knowlton could 'turn his hand to anything'

HE was a well-respected family man who could turn his hand to anything .
Robert Frank Knowlton , who has died aged 84 , was the co-founder of Southampton electrical engineering firm Knowlton & Newman .
Bob was born in Lymington in 1936 , the second of six children .
As a child , he helped his grandfather plant many of the trees that can still be found in Chilworth .
He also attended the Victorian School in Stoneham Lane , which is now The Concorde Club .
A keen Scout , he joined the Royal Navy after leaving school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dance in New Milton .
They married in 1958 before a post in Malta where Robert , the first of their five sons , was born .
After leaving the navy , they moved to Southampton where Bob worked at Taplin Electrical then Dowding and Mills before starting his own business in 1973 with good friend and colleague Mick Newman .
Their work ethic and determination sowed the seeds for today ’ s successful firm .
Bob was a regular traveller , cruising , visiting The Gambia regularly , returning from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Canada via Concorde and buying a holiday home in Tenerife .
He loved passing his practical skills on to family .
Bob leaves wife June , sons Robert Michael , Barry , Daniel and Paul and grandchildren George , Nathan , Jessica , Amy , Sophie , Freddy and Bobby , as well as surviving siblings Molly , John and Peter .

Robert Frank Knowlton, who has died aged 84, was the co-founder of Southampton electrical engineering firm Knowlton & Newman.
Bob was born in Lymington in 1936, the second of six children. As a child, he helped his grandfather plant many of the trees that can still be found in Chilworth. He also attended the Victorian School in Stoneham Lane, which is now The Concorde Club.
A keen Scout, he joined the Royal Navy after leaving school.
Bob met his wife June at a dance in New Milton. They married in 1958 before a post in Malta where Robert, the first of their five sons, was born.
After leaving the navy, they moved to Southampton where Bob worked at Taplin Electrical then Dowding and Mills before starting his own business in 1973 with good friend and colleague Mick Newman. Their work ethic and determination sowed the seeds for today’s successful firm.
Bob was a regular traveller, cruising, visiting The Gambia regularly, returning from a fly drive adventure in the USA and Canada via Concorde and buying a holiday home in Tenerife.
He loved passing his practical skills on to family.
Bob leaves wife June, sons Robert Michael, Barry, Daniel and Paul and grandchildren George, Nathan, Jessica, Amy, Sophie, Freddy and Bobby, as well as surviving siblings Molly, John and Peter.


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Funding boost for local history

Funding boost for local history

THERE are probably more unfinished books on local and family history than any other subject .
Add to these the piles of unsorted papers , unidentified photographs and the projects that were never followed up and you have an encyclopaedia of unfulfilment .
One of the problems , of course , is lack of time .
But this excuse has been weakened by the lockdown .
Another reason is that “ more research is needed ” .
This may be true , but most projects have to be brought to an end in the knowledge that they will never be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laudable reason for not finishing is “ lack of funds ” .
Often , to take a project to its end there are printer ’ s bills , computer costs , perhaps some assistance from professionals .
This is where grant-aiding bodies play a crucial role .
One of those particularly relevant to the county is the Hampshire Archives Trust , which is a registered charity .
It exists to support and promote all forms of archives and associated activities , especially those which inform and educate the public about some aspect of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• DO N'T MISS OUT : Join our new group on Facebook > > > Each year it budgets a significant sum of money to grant to appropriate organisations for mounting projects which show public benefit .
These may involve an exhibition , publication , conservation or buying archival material .
Since January 2019 it has funded no less than 19 projects of all kinds .
Some recipients were local history societies , others were trusts of various kinds or professional institutions , such as the Hampshire Record Office ( HRO ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secretary Sue Woolgar said : “ We are here to help bring archival projects to fruition .
We have helped in the publication of books , supported exhibitions and re-enactments , assisted a school with purchasing display boards and much else .
We have [ also ] awarded funds for buying original documents , as well as the conservation and redisplay of a 1571 deed featuring King John ’ s House Romsey .
“ Some organisations have benefited from digitisation and conservation of records and we have helped the Wessex Film and Sound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ films from the past .
We have even funded a play based on archival material , as drama is often a powerful means of telling stories and analysing history in a way that is immediate and memorable.
” One of the beneficiaries of a HAT grant is the East Meon Local History Group , which published a five-year study of the village , Farming the Valley , edited by Michael Blakstad .
A grant of more than £8,000 enabled the production of a beautifully illustrated book , professionally designed by Zoe Kay , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and featured many maps .
Another excellent book funded by HAT is Humphry Repton at Herriard Park , edited by Sally Miller , chair of research at the Hampshire Gardens Trust .
Based on the vast archives of the Jervoise family held by the HRO , it tells the story of the reconstruction of gardens at the end of the eighteenth century by a landscape gardener reckoned to be only second to “ Capability ” Brown .
Cornwallis Remembered was the title of the celebration by the Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sir William Cornwallis , one of the high-ranking naval officers who lived in the area .
This was worked up into a grand series of events , with renovation of church memorials to Cornwallis , and another naval stalwart , Rear-Admiral John Peyton .
The society also mounted an exhibition at the St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery , Lymington , and performed a re-enactment of the arrival on horseback of a messenger with news of the Battle of Trafalgar .
This ambitious programme was funded from several sources , with HAT stepping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go ahead .
Anyone visiting Gods House Tower on the dockside in Southampton , formerly the Museum of Archaeology , will see that it has undergone a dramatic refit , with the installation of an exhibition that shows its story – as a defensive feature , a gaol and much else – as told in Cheryl Butler ’ s book , Powder , Prisoners and Paintings .
HAT contributed £8,000 , managed by Aspace Arts , which is to be completed next year .
The Station Master ’ s House at New Milton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a purpose .
The Town Council eventually came up with a plan to use it for a permanent exhibition of material on the history and development of the town .
The display element of the scheme will be funded by HAT with a grant of more than £5,000 .
Other beneficiaries have include Stanmore Primary School , Winchester , with £500 for a display of photographs and memories for its 90th anniversary , and the Fleet and Crookham Local History Group with £1,500 for the purchase of a lifelong collection of postcards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Percy Vickery .
Hyde900 , the Winchester charity researching the abbey in which the remains of Alfred the Great from the New Minster were interred , has been awarded more than £1,100 for digitising an archive of photographs taken during excavations of parts of the site of the abbey , now in people ’ s gardens .
Alfred ’ s remains are still elusive ( though one bone may have been found ) , but the abbey itself is being revealed , including one arch on display in Winchester City Museum .
Other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include the Worthys Local History Group , the Hampshire Constabulary History Society and the Dever Society .
Sue Woolgar said : “ We normally have deadlines for applications at the end of June and December , but this year we have put back our first deadline to September 20 due to the lockdown .
We really welcome all enquiries and are happy to talk through projects before a formal application is made .
Our grants range from a few hundred pounds – in which case we can make a rapid decision within a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which are reviewed by a panel.
” For more information : www.hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk or contact Sue Woolgar at secretary @ hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk .

One of the problems, of course, is lack of time. But this excuse has been weakened by the lockdown. Another reason is that “more research is needed”. This may be true, but most projects have to be brought to an end in the knowledge that they will never be 100 per cent complete.
The most laudable reason for not finishing is “lack of funds”. Often, to take a project to its end there are printer’s bills, computer costs, perhaps some assistance from professionals. This is where grant-aiding bodies play a crucial role.
One of those particularly relevant to the county is the Hampshire Archives Trust, which is a registered charity. It exists to support and promote all forms of archives and associated activities, especially those which inform and educate the public about some aspect of the rich and fascinating history of Hampshire.
Each year it budgets a significant sum of money to grant to appropriate organisations for mounting projects which show public benefit. These may involve an exhibition, publication, conservation or buying archival material. Since January 2019 it has funded no less than 19 projects of all kinds. Some recipients were local history societies, others were trusts of various kinds or professional institutions, such as the Hampshire Record Office (HRO) and the Victoria County History.
HAT secretary Sue Woolgar said: “We are here to help bring archival projects to fruition. We have helped in the publication of books, supported exhibitions and re-enactments, assisted a school with purchasing display boards and much else. We have [also] awarded funds for buying original documents, as well as the conservation and redisplay of a 1571 deed featuring King John’s House Romsey.
“Some organisations have benefited from digitisation and conservation of records and we have helped the Wessex Film and Sound Archive to screen a rare collection of films from the past. We have even funded a play based on archival material, as drama is often a powerful means of telling stories and analysing history in a way that is immediate and memorable.”
One of the beneficiaries of a HAT grant is the East Meon Local History Group, which published a five-year study of the village, Farming the Valley, edited by Michael Blakstad. A grant of more than £8,000 enabled the production of a beautifully illustrated book, professionally designed by Zoe Kay, which made use of a digital archive and featured many maps.
Another excellent book funded by HAT is Humphry Repton at Herriard Park, edited by Sally Miller, chair of research at the Hampshire Gardens Trust. Based on the vast archives of the Jervoise family held by the HRO, it tells the story of the reconstruction of gardens at the end of the eighteenth century by a landscape gardener reckoned to be only second to “Capability” Brown.
Cornwallis Remembered was the title of the celebration by the Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society of the 200th anniversary of the death of Admiral Sir William Cornwallis, one of the high-ranking naval officers who lived in the area. This was worked up into a grand series of events, with renovation of church memorials to Cornwallis, and another naval stalwart, Rear-Admiral John Peyton.
The society also mounted an exhibition at the St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery, Lymington, and performed a re-enactment of the arrival on horseback of a messenger with news of the Battle of Trafalgar. This ambitious programme was funded from several sources, with HAT stepping in with £2,600 to enable it to go ahead.
Anyone visiting Gods House Tower on the dockside in Southampton, formerly the Museum of Archaeology, will see that it has undergone a dramatic refit, with the installation of an exhibition that shows its story – as a defensive feature, a gaol and much else – as told in Cheryl Butler’s book, Powder, Prisoners and Paintings. HAT contributed £8,000, managed by Aspace Arts, which is to be completed next year.
The Station Master’s House at New Milton has been long a building in search of a purpose. The Town Council eventually came up with a plan to use it for a permanent exhibition of material on the history and development of the town. The display element of the scheme will be funded by HAT with a grant of more than £5,000.
Other beneficiaries have include Stanmore Primary School, Winchester, with £500 for a display of photographs and memories for its 90th anniversary, and the Fleet and Crookham Local History Group with £1,500 for the purchase of a lifelong collection of postcards of the area made by the late Percy Vickery.
Hyde900, the Winchester charity researching the abbey in which the remains of Alfred the Great from the New Minster were interred, has been awarded more than £1,100 for digitising an archive of photographs taken during excavations of parts of the site of the abbey, now in people’s gardens. Alfred’s remains are still elusive (though one bone may have been found), but the abbey itself is being revealed, including one arch on display in Winchester City Museum.
Other recipients at various stages in their projects include the Worthys Local History Group, the Hampshire Constabulary History Society and the Dever Society.
Sue Woolgar said: “We normally have deadlines for applications at the end of June and December, but this year we have put back our first deadline to September 20 due to the lockdown. We really welcome all enquiries and are happy to talk through projects before a formal application is made. Our grants range from a few hundred pounds – in which case we can make a rapid decision within a week or so – to several thousands, which are reviewed by a panel.”
For more information: www.hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk or contact Sue Woolgar at secretary@hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Solar farm scheme withdrawn from land next to Watercress Line

A SOLAR farm scheme for a field near Alresford has been scrapped because of opposition from villagers .
Hundreds of dark blue or black solar arrays had been proposed for 30 hectares of farmland between the A31 and the Watercress Line , east of Bighton Hill , Ropley Dean .
A second scheme was proposed by Intelligent Alternatives for north of the railway and west of Bighton Hill but that has also been dropped .
The company says it will look for another location on sites on a 10 mile east-west axis from Ropley .
No formal planning applications had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounding out the local authorities about the plans .
But the first proposed site south of the railway would have been prominent as it slopes up from the A31 dual carriageway to the railway line .
It said the farm would have had buffer zones of screening and a 'biodiversity meadow ' between it and nearby homes .
It would have remained in agricultural use , with sheep grazing .
The The proposals are reversible and the site can be restored to its current condition .
But the first proposed site south of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it slopes up from the A31 dual carriageway to the railway line .
Roy Amner , director of Intelligent Alternatives , said : `` It is not proceeding .
We had taken soundings and the local parish council expressed concerns .
We listened , reviewed our position and we are now looking at alternatives in the area .
We did n't want to push water uphill .
We do n't want to pick a fight . ''
Mr Amner said the firm was seeking other sites in the area with the power lines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one other solar farm in the other , off Whitedown Lane near Bishop 's Sutton .
The Bighton Hill farm would have had the capacity to give to 650 homes over 40 years .
The Ropley Society welcomed the news .
Chairman Carole Oldham said Ropley had a Neighbourhood Plan drawn up by villagers and the views from the village were ones of the main issues .
`` We had been very concerned about an application , because it went against our Neighbourhood Plan , so we are relieved .
The problem is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somewhere else .
But we are pleased the applicant has withdrawn .
`` Ropley is built on roads and stream beds , it is hidden .
If you stand in the village and look out what you see is lovely open countryside .
People want to protect the beautiful views .
That field was in middle of an area of significant visual prominence . ''

Hundreds of dark blue or black solar arrays had been proposed for 30 hectares of farmland between the A31 and the Watercress Line, east of Bighton Hill, Ropley Dean.
A second scheme was proposed by Intelligent Alternatives for north of the railway and west of Bighton Hill but that has also been dropped.
The company says it will look for another location on sites on a 10 mile east-west axis from Ropley.
No formal planning applications had been made but Intelligent Alternatives had been sounding out the local authorities about the plans. But the first proposed site south of the railway would have been prominent as it slopes up from the A31 dual carriageway to the railway line.
It said the farm would have had buffer zones of screening and a 'biodiversity meadow' between it and nearby homes. It would have remained in agricultural use, with sheep grazing. The The proposals are reversible and the site can be restored to its current condition.
But the first proposed site south of the railway would have been prominent as it slopes up from the A31 dual carriageway to the railway line.
Roy Amner, director of Intelligent Alternatives, said: "It is not proceeding. We had taken soundings and the local parish council expressed concerns. We listened, reviewed our position and we are now looking at alternatives in the area. We didn't want to push water uphill. We don't want to pick a fight."
Mr Amner said the firm was seeking other sites in the area with the power lines running east to west
There is currently one other solar farm in the other, off Whitedown Lane near Bishop's Sutton.
The Bighton Hill farm would have had the capacity to give to 650 homes over 40 years.
The Ropley Society welcomed the news. Chairman Carole Oldham said Ropley had a Neighbourhood Plan drawn up by villagers and the views from the village were ones of the main issues.
"We had been very concerned about an application, because it went against our Neighbourhood Plan, so we are relieved. The problem is it (the solar farm) goes somewhere else. But we are pleased the applicant has withdrawn.
"Ropley is built on roads and stream beds, it is hidden. If you stand in the village and look out what you see is lovely open countryside. People want to protect the beautiful views. That field was in middle of an area of significant visual prominence."


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Council community transport services resume

COMMUNITY transport services are beginning to operate in Hampshire again as the government lifts travel restrictions .
The first council-run services to resume following the coronavirus pandemic have been the Dial-a-Ride , Call and Go and Shopper services which operate primarily for the elderly , and people with mobility issues .
It follows months of a pause in operations as Community Transport services commissioned by the County Council were suspended in March .
However , services have resumed , but with reduced seating capacity , windows open and more regular cleaning of vehicles along with adjusted travel times to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Humby , Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy , Transport and Environment at Hampshire County Council , said : “ We ’ ve worked carefully with the community transport operators to put in place measures to reassure passengers , and make sure they know what to expect when they use the service and start to go out a bit more as travel restrictions are lifted .
“ This reassurance is particularly important for the older and more vulnerable people in our communities who are regular passengers on these community transport services .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shopper services operate across Hampshire in each district council area .
They provide a bookable door-to-door accessible transport service which is primarily aimed at people with mobility or sensory impairments who are unable to use public bus services , helping them access services like retail .
Cllr Humby added : “ The operators have been in touch with their regular passengers to make them aware that there will be social distancing measures in place on the vehicles and that they will be expected to wear a face covering . ''

The first council-run services to resume following the coronavirus pandemic have been the Dial-a-Ride, Call and Go and Shopper services which operate primarily for the elderly, and people with mobility issues.
It follows months of a pause in operations as Community Transport services commissioned by the County Council were suspended in March.
However, services have resumed, but with reduced seating capacity, windows open and more regular cleaning of vehicles along with adjusted travel times to allow for queues at shops.
Councillor Rob Humby, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Environment at Hampshire County Council, said: “We’ve worked carefully with the community transport operators to put in place measures to reassure passengers, and make sure they know what to expect when they use the service and start to go out a bit more as travel restrictions are lifted.
“This reassurance is particularly important for the older and more vulnerable people in our communities who are regular passengers on these community transport services."
Dial-a-Ride, Call and Go and Shopper services operate across Hampshire in each district council area.
They provide a bookable door-to-door accessible transport service which is primarily aimed at people with mobility or sensory impairments who are unable to use public bus services, helping them access services like retail.
Cllr Humby added: “The operators have been in touch with their regular passengers to make them aware that there will be social distancing measures in place on the vehicles and that they will be expected to wear a face covering."


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Half of city staff do not want to go back to office working, survey claims

HALF of all the Southampton people currently working from home have no wish to return to the office , according to a new survey .
Theta Financial Reporting , a chartered accountancy and consultancy firm , has released research showing how employees feel about the prospect of returning to the office following the relaxation of the lockdown .
Many of those who took part in the said they would not feel comfortable about using public transport to get to and from work .
Others said they were reluctant to return to normal office hours , especially if it involved fewer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nearly a third of Southampton workers said going back to work in a traditional office environment would have a negative impact on their mental health , which in turn would reduce their productivity .
And 20 % of workers said their employer had failed to explore any flexible working options that would help them or their colleagues return to work .
Chris Biggs , managing director and founder of Theta Financial Reporting , said : `` It shows the government and large businesses alike have not done enough to consult the workforce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work and whether the traditional environment works for them in a post-Covid world .
`` Many businesses have adapted to working away from the office .
`` And with so many people caring for vulnerable relatives , friends and children , it seems people do not want to return in August , despite the easing of lockdown restrictions .
This will have a significant impact on how our workplaces will look beyond lockdown . ''
Mr Biggs said the past few months had uncovered the `` numerous benefits '' of flexible working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would do well to realise this and adapt now to pivot their business , remove unnecessary overheads and plan for a post-Covid future . ''

Theta Financial Reporting, a chartered accountancy and consultancy firm, has released research showing how employees feel about the prospect of returning to the office following the relaxation of the lockdown.
Many of those who took part in the said they would not feel comfortable about using public transport to get to and from work.
Others said they were reluctant to return to normal office hours, especially if it involved fewer employees have to take on more responsibilities.
Nearly a third of Southampton workers said going back to work in a traditional office environment would have a negative impact on their mental health, which in turn would reduce their productivity.
And 20% of workers said their employer had failed to explore any flexible working options that would help them or their colleagues return to work.
Chris Biggs, managing director and founder of Theta Financial Reporting, said: "It shows the government and large businesses alike have not done enough to consult the workforce on how safe they feel to return to work and whether the traditional environment works for them in a post-Covid world.
"Many businesses have adapted to working away from the office.
"And with so many people caring for vulnerable relatives, friends and children, it seems people do not want to return in August, despite the easing of lockdown restrictions. This will have a significant impact on how our workplaces will look beyond lockdown."
Mr Biggs said the past few months had uncovered the "numerous benefits" of flexible working.
He added: "Business leaders would do well to realise this and adapt now to pivot their business, remove unnecessary overheads and plan for a post-Covid future."


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Daily Echo Camera Club capture calming scenes in Hampshire

SUNFLOWERS bring a touch of yellow to fields as many take in the warmth of the heatwave .
A horse @ @ @ @ @ of water to cool down while insects are drawn to the gorgeous blossoming flowers .
@ @ @ @ @ fascinating enough already , there are many other sights taken by our Daily Echo Camera @ @ @ @ @ , they take outstanding photos and showcase their talents so that readers can start their @ @ @ @ @ motivation .
And while the evenings draw to a close , incredible colours are seen @ @ @ @ @ to the amazing photography skills of members of our club .
If you want the @ @ @ @ @ in the Daily Echo , visit https : //www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub/ .
Members can share tips , @ @ @ @ @ others ' photos for inspiration .

A horse is seen taking a sip of water to cool down while insects are drawn to the gorgeous blossoming flowers.
If those views weren't fascinating enough already, there are many other sights taken by our Daily Echo Camera Club members.
Every week, they take outstanding photos and showcase their talents so that readers can start their week off with some Monday motivation.
And while the evenings draw to a close, incredible colours are seen gracing the skies - thanks to the amazing photography skills of members of our club.
If you want the chance to have your picture in the Daily Echo, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub/.
Members can share tips, ask for feedback and browse others' photos for inspiration.


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Hampshire police investigate crash in Waterloo Road, Southampton

A 'SERIOUS CRASH ' is now being treated as an attempted murder .
A man in his 30s is fighting for his life following a crash in Waterloo Road , Southampton .
He and a woman in her 40 ’ s had been riding a bike which collided with a white Citroen Berlingo 625 En-Prise .
Both were rushed to hospital , however , the man ’ s injuries have since become life-threatening and he remains in hospital in a critical condition .
The Citroen is reported to have fled the scene following the incident just before 9.50pm on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` serious collision '' are now looking at the incident as an attempted murder .
Police are keen to identify the driver of another van , possibly a Fiat Scudo , who stopped at the scene immediately after the incident .
A police spokesperson said : `` We believe this person may have vital information that will assist with the investigation .
`` We would urge this person , and anyone else who saw what happened , to contact us as soon as possible by calling us on 101 quoting 44200266371 .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of attempted murder , causing serious injury by dangerous driving , GBH , failing to stop after an accident and criminal damage .
He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue .

A man in his 30s is fighting for his life following a crash in Waterloo Road, Southampton.
He and a woman in her 40’s had been riding a bike which collided with a white Citroen Berlingo 625 En-Prise.
Both were rushed to hospital, however, the man’s injuries have since become life-threatening and he remains in hospital in a critical condition.
The Citroen is reported to have fled the scene following the incident just before 9.50pm on Friday, July 17.
Officers investigating the "serious collision" are now looking at the incident as an attempted murder.
Police are keen to identify the driver of another van, possibly a Fiat Scudo, who stopped at the scene immediately after the incident.
A police spokesperson said: "We believe this person may have vital information that will assist with the investigation.
"We would urge this person, and anyone else who saw what happened, to contact us as soon as possible by calling us on 101 quoting 44200266371.
"Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
A 33-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, GBH, failing to stop after an accident and criminal damage.
He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.


thedailyecho--2020-08-10--Firefighters battle ongoing forest fire near Ringwood

FIREFIGHTERS are battling a `` large '' forest fire in the New Forest .
Engines have rushed to an area @ @ @ @ @ near to Ringwood .

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thedailyecho--2020-08-10--LETTER: Disgusted that the staff canteen at Southampton Central Police Station has registered for Ea

LETTER: Disgusted that the staff canteen at Southampton Central Police Station has registered for Eat Out to Help Out

I was absolutely disgusted to read that the closed to the public , staff canteen at Southampton Central police station has registered for the Eat Out to Help Out scheme .
The letter of the law missed this loophole and Hampshire Police have spotted that and chosen to ignore the spirit of Rishi Sunak 's scheme ; the number one aim of which is to help protect catering jobs by boosting demand and getting customers through the door .
If no police staff have been furloughed then how can the spirit of the scheme to get more people through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police staff allowed to eat in this closed to the public canteen remains unchanged .
Additionally the only permitted customers will be on full pay and not the , if you 're fortunate enough , 80 % furlough pay or worst of all benefits .
Surely these have greater need of 50 % off their food ?
This is an unethical use of a scheme introduced to help restaurants open to the general public , not to subsidise food for on duty police staff in their private canteen .
The police then expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The letter of the law missed this loophole and Hampshire Police have spotted that and chosen to ignore the spirit of Rishi Sunak's scheme; the number one aim of which is to help protect catering jobs by boosting demand and getting customers through the door.
If no police staff have been furloughed then how can the spirit of the scheme to get more people through the door apply here?
The number of police staff allowed to eat in this closed to the public canteen remains unchanged.
Additionally the only permitted customers will be on full pay and not the, if you're fortunate enough, 80% furlough pay or worst of all benefits.
Surely these have greater need of 50% off their food?
This is an unethical use of a scheme introduced to help restaurants open to the general public, not to subsidise food for on duty police staff in their private canteen.
The police then expect the general public to respect them?
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