thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Author's words could be about Hampshire group honouring musicians for 45 years

WHEN Christina Pritchard won a medal for her poem They who would valiant be ‘ gainst Covid-19 it did not need a music degree to guess the hymn on which it was based .
But it proved too costly to get permission to use the music , set by Vaughan Williams for the English Hymnal .
The solution was to go back to the same song that Vaughan Williams had adapted originally , Our captain cried : ‘ All Hands !
’ , sung in Fareham by George Smith in August 1906 to the collector , George B. Gardiner .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the famous folk song revivalist and founder of the English Folk Dance Society .
It was a time when collecting folk songs was in vogue and there was considerable competition between collectors .
Gardiner , a Scotsman , made a point of visiting Hampshire , especially the New Forest , as the county had not yet been tackled by anyone .
The fruits of such collectors are now well known to folk singers .
In 1909 , Gardiner himself published Folk Songs of Hampshire .
More recently , Bob Copper , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and from a celebrated folk family , collected many others , whilst John Paddy Browne wrote Folk Songs of Old Hampshire .
George Smith ’ s song collected from Fareham by Gardiner inspired Mike Bailey , musical director of the ensemble The Madding Crowd , to produce a version that suited the poem .
He explained : “ OUP wanted £50 just to handle the request for permission , plus probably more in royalties .
So , I went back to the original and made my own version of the music for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rhythm to make it easier for us to sing and provided harmonisation in four parts for our singers and band .
You can hear it on our website , www.maddingcrowd.org.
” The Madding Crowd is based on the village bands that once regularly played in many a country church , as depicted in Thomas Hardy ’ s Under the Greenwood Tree .
The fate in the story of the west gallery musicians of the Mellstock church choir is typical of many others in the second half of the nineteenth century , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organ .
Evidence of the instruments and music played by village bands is relatively rare , but there are several important relics in Hampshire .
Some groups used the serpent , a well-named instrument : an example hangs in Owslebury church .
It is played in The Madding Crowd and appears in its logo .
Important traces of village music are also found in the Hampshire Record Office .
These include two music manuscripts and a rare description of a band at Bramley , near Basingstoke .
Both were written by members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area for 350 years .
Another manuscript book from Hannington , near Kingsclere , contains more than 100 tunes .
The most significant survival , however , is probably a book of songs collected by Thomas Andrews , who was born in Somerset .
For a while he was a farm bailiff at Barton Farm , Winchester , living in Hyde and worshipping at St Bartholomew ’ s church .
Then he and his family emigrated to Australia , where the book stayed until 1992 , when his descendants donated it to Winchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also holds a copy .
Mike said : “ The Andrews manuscript is a neatly written collection of mostly psalms and hymn tunes , begun in 1839 and containing about 126 typical west gallery tunes , mostly in four parts .
Many of these tunes were known to village church bands and choirs all over England , who copied them from printed books and each other .
They are eminently performable to good effect.
” Some tunes were written by church organists , including James Kent , born in Winchester and a chorister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cathedral in the mid-eighteenth century .
Mike ’ s interest in early church music started whilst working at IBM Hursley , with serpent player Eric Hedger and “ kindred spirits ” , including the Rev .
Canon David Slater .
The first gig by The Madding Crowd ( then called the Victorian Village Band and Choir ) was on July 6 , 1975 , in Swanmore .
Mike joined two years later , when the group required a flute player .
He now leads The Madding Crowd , which over the years has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These include treading in the footsteps of Thomas Hardy ’ s Mellstock choir at Stinsford , a re-enactment of a village wedding of about 1820 , wassailing and much else .
The group recently celebrated its 45th anniversary with a Zoom session , singing some of their favourite pieces gathered from years of research and performance .
The Madding Crown was one of the earliest of the 30 or so similar groups that now perform around the country .
In 1990 , led by celebrated folk musician and dancer Rollo Woods , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ironbridge , Shropshire , to found the West Gallery Music Association .
Now a registered charity , it has 450 members and is open to all .
In 2000 , Mike was the first elected chair of the WGMA and at the moment is serving a second term .
He has on several occasions been elected its musical director .
For more information on Hampshire , visit : www.hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk .

The solution was to go back to the same song that Vaughan Williams had adapted originally, Our captain cried: ‘All Hands!’, sung in Fareham by George Smith in August 1906 to the collector, George B. Gardiner. He was a contemporary of Cecil Sharp, the famous folk song revivalist and founder of the English Folk Dance Society.
It was a time when collecting folk songs was in vogue and there was considerable competition between collectors. Gardiner, a Scotsman, made a point of visiting Hampshire, especially the New Forest, as the county had not yet been tackled by anyone.
The fruits of such collectors are now well known to folk singers. In 1909, Gardiner himself published Folk Songs of Hampshire. More recently, Bob Copper, at one time a pub landlord at Cheriton, and from a celebrated folk family, collected many others, whilst John Paddy Browne wrote Folk Songs of Old Hampshire.
George Smith’s song collected from Fareham by Gardiner inspired Mike Bailey, musical director of the ensemble The Madding Crowd, to produce a version that suited the poem.
He explained: “OUP wanted £50 just to handle the request for permission, plus probably more in royalties. So, I went back to the original and made my own version of the music for Christina’s poem. I altered the rhythm to make it easier for us to sing and provided harmonisation in four parts for our singers and band. You can hear it on our website, www.maddingcrowd.org.”
The Madding Crowd is based on the village bands that once regularly played in many a country church, as depicted in Thomas Hardy’s Under the Greenwood Tree. The fate in the story of the west gallery musicians of the Mellstock church choir is typical of many others in the second half of the nineteenth century, as they were progressively replaced by harmonium and organ.
Evidence of the instruments and music played by village bands is relatively rare, but there are several important relics in Hampshire. Some groups used the serpent, a well-named instrument: an example hangs in Owslebury church. It is played in The Madding Crowd and appears in its logo.
Important traces of village music are also found in the Hampshire Record Office. These include two music manuscripts and a rare description of a band at Bramley, near Basingstoke. Both were written by members of the Clift family, who farmed the area for 350 years. Another manuscript book from Hannington, near Kingsclere, contains more than 100 tunes.
The most significant survival, however, is probably a book of songs collected by Thomas Andrews, who was born in Somerset. For a while he was a farm bailiff at Barton Farm, Winchester, living in Hyde and worshipping at St Bartholomew’s church. Then he and his family emigrated to Australia, where the book stayed until 1992, when his descendants donated it to Winchester Cathedral Library. The Hampshire Record Office also holds a copy.
Mike said: “The Andrews manuscript is a neatly written collection of mostly psalms and hymn tunes, begun in 1839 and containing about 126 typical west gallery tunes, mostly in four parts. Many of these tunes were known to village church bands and choirs all over England, who copied them from printed books and each other. They are eminently performable to good effect.”
Some tunes were written by church organists, including James Kent, born in Winchester and a chorister, who played for both College and Cathedral in the mid-eighteenth century.
Mike’s interest in early church music started whilst working at IBM Hursley, with serpent player Eric Hedger and “kindred spirits”, including the Rev. Canon David Slater. The first gig by The Madding Crowd (then called the Victorian Village Band and Choir) was on July 6, 1975, in Swanmore. Mike joined two years later, when the group required a flute player.
He now leads The Madding Crowd, which over the years has presented a wide range of musical performances. These include treading in the footsteps of Thomas Hardy’s Mellstock choir at Stinsford, a re-enactment of a village wedding of about 1820, wassailing and much else. The group recently celebrated its 45th anniversary with a Zoom session, singing some of their favourite pieces gathered from years of research and performance.
The Madding Crown was one of the earliest of the 30 or so similar groups that now perform around the country. In 1990, led by celebrated folk musician and dancer Rollo Woods, more than a hundred enthusiasts met at Ironbridge, Shropshire, to found the West Gallery Music Association. Now a registered charity, it has 450 members and is open to all.
In 2000, Mike was the first elected chair of the WGMA and at the moment is serving a second term. He has on several occasions been elected its musical director.
For more information on Hampshire, visit: www.hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk.
barryshurlock@gmail.com


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Domino's two new vegan pizzas go on sale across the UK

Domino 's have revealed that their 'much-anticipated ' vegan pizzas have launched across the UK .
The move follows a successful trial at 46 stores earlier this year .
Ahead of Monday 's nationwide roll-out , truckloads of fresh veggies and vegan dough balls were delivered to 1,200 Domino 's stores .
What are the new vegan pizzas ?
The two vegan pizzas that have been added to the menu include : • The Vegan Margherita , made using vine-ripened tomato sauce , Domino ’ s very own vegan cheese alternative , and topped with freshly diced tomatoes and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• The Vegan Vegi Supreme stays true to the much-loved original , adorned with a rainbow of fresh vegetables , including mushrooms , sweetcorn , onions , green and red peppers .
What have Domino 's said about the new additions to the menu ?
During the trial , Domino 's new vegan fans challenged the pizza company to create a version of the Garlic & Herb dip they 'd heard so many rave reviews of .
The pizza chain say the prayers of vegan customers have been answered as the food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created a vegan friendly version of the iconic dip .
Melanie Howe , Legume Legend at Domino ’ s said : “ Domino 's may not be the first , but following fantastic feedback from our recent trial , we 're confident ours tastes the best .
`` Our pizza chefs have been tucked away in test kitchens perfecting the recipe to ensure our vegan friendly range recreates the unique magic of Domino 's famous original dough .
`` Of course , nothing says Domino ’ s like our Garlic & Herb dip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfected a worthy equivalent of the legendary pot so our vegan fans can also dunk or drizzle to their hearts ’ content.
” When did the new vegan pizza 's go on sale ?
The Domino ’ s vegan-friendly range launched in stores across the UK on Monday , September 7 , and can be ordered online on www.dominos.co.uk .

The move follows a successful trial at 46 stores earlier this year.
Ahead of Monday's nationwide roll-out, truckloads of fresh veggies and vegan dough balls were delivered to 1,200 Domino's stores.
What are the new vegan pizzas?
The two vegan pizzas that have been added to the menu include:
The Vegan Margherita, made using vine-ripened tomato sauce, Domino’s very own vegan cheese alternative, and topped with freshly diced tomatoes and a scattering of Domino’s herb blend.
made using vine-ripened tomato sauce, Domino’s very own vegan cheese alternative, and topped with freshly diced tomatoes and a scattering of Domino’s herb blend. The Vegan Vegi Supreme stays true to the much-loved original, adorned with a rainbow of fresh vegetables, including mushrooms, sweetcorn, onions, green and red peppers.
What have Domino's said about the new additions to the menu?
During the trial, Domino's new vegan fans challenged the pizza company to create a version of the Garlic & Herb dip they'd heard so many rave reviews of.
The pizza chain say the prayers of vegan customers have been answered as the food innovation crew at Domino's have also created a vegan friendly version of the iconic dip.
Melanie Howe, Legume Legend at Domino’s said: “Domino's may not be the first, but following fantastic feedback from our recent trial, we're confident ours tastes the best.
"Our pizza chefs have been tucked away in test kitchens perfecting the recipe to ensure our vegan friendly range recreates the unique magic of Domino's famous original dough.
"Of course, nothing says Domino’s like our Garlic & Herb dip, so we're proud to have perfected a worthy equivalent of the legendary pot so our vegan fans can also dunk or drizzle to their hearts’ content.”
When did the new vegan pizza's go on sale?
The Domino’s vegan-friendly range launched in stores across the UK on Monday, September 7, and can be ordered online on www.dominos.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Gravity Kids review: Is this blanket the secret to an easier bedtime?

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Confession : I 'd never even heard of weighted blankets until I started working at Reviewed .
I was blithely going through life using boring cotton blankets for all of my children 's sleeping and cuddling needs , totally unaware that there existed a magical piece of glass-bead-filled fabric designed to soothe riled-up children .
Thank goodness I have to try out all of the latest and greatest parenting products , otherwise , I might never have experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids version .
Up until just a few weeks ago , I was asking the exact same question .
Gravity Blankets use the power of weight to calm the nervous system , thereby making it easier to fall—and stay—asleep .
By mimicking the feeling of being hugged , the Gravity Blanket helps to reduce stress and anxiety , while also increasing serotonin and melatonin , the hormones that make you feel good and sleep well .
Now , I know what you 're thinking : If you pile enough blankets on top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same effect ?
Honestly , no , that will really just make you too warm which , in turn , will make it difficult to get a decent night 's sleep ( studies show that people sleep better at cooler temperatures ) .
The Gravity Blanket 's glass beads are specifically designed to conform to the shape of your body and to stay evenly distributed inside the blanket , giving you the feeling of being cuddled all night long—but without the annoyance of being cuddled by an actual human .
How is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new kids version is designed just for children ages 7 and up .
A smaller , lighter version of their original Gravity Blanket , the kids blanket is available in 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , and 7-kilogram weights and a variety of sizes .
How much does Gravity Kids cost ?
The Gravity Kids Blanket costs between £119 and £139 .
Shipping is free .
What is the Gravity Kids blanket like to use ?
Gravity Kids is a smaller , lighter version of the bestselling weighted blanket .
Credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprised at how heavy the Gravity Blanket felt when we took it out of the package .
Five kilograms may not sound like a lot , but it was heavier than expected .
The colour of the blanket kind of muddy , and it did not appeal aesthetically to either of my children , so it took a few days to convince them to try it out .
I also think that part of their reticence had to do with how heavy it felt when they tried to carry it around , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be comfortable to sleep under .
A highlight of the Gravity Kids blanket is how easy it is to wash the outer cover : You just unzip the sides , slip out the weighted insert , and toss the cover in the wash .
The weighted blanket can be hand washed and line dried , and both cleaned up beautifully—a must when dealing with children .
My kids both loved sleeping under the Gravity Kids blanket .
Credit : Reviewed / Lisa Lawrence One of the funniest parts about being the Parenting Editor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who do all of the product testing—I just write up their reviews with better spelling and grammar .
My son , Noah , tried the Gravity Kids blanket first .
I was actually excited for him to test it out , because he 's definitely been experiencing some Coronavirus-related anxiety over the past few months , which has manifested in different ways .
Both of my kids are great sleepers—they go to bed easily and almost always sleep through the night without incident—but I thought that the Gravity Kids might help ease some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to wake up on the earlier-than-I-would-like side .
I was concerned that Noah would be too hot sleeping under the Gravity Kids blanket despite the fact that the fabric is billed as breathable and moisture-wicking , but he said that it kept him at the perfect temperature all night long .
After two nights of sleeping under the Gravity Kids blanket , I asked Noah what he thought , and he said , ‘ I felt like I was being hugged all night long ’ .
My daughter , Rose , took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turning her nose up at the fact that the blanket did n't match her room decor ( welcome to my life ) .
The one problem we experienced with Rose was that the blanket kept falling off of her bed during the night , and ending up on the floor .
She 's an active sleeper and tends to move around a lot—I 've even discovered her sleeping upside down—and I think that when the Gravity Kids would get pulled slightly off-centre , the weight of the blanket would pull it down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleeping under it .
She sometimes has a hard time falling asleep , and she said , ‘ it made me feel sleepy right away and I did n't have to wiggle so much to fall asleep ’ .
My biggest complaint about the Gravity Kids blanket is that it 's a little bit too small if you want to use it as the only cover on a child 's twin bed .
The blanket I used measures 100cm x 150cm ( other sizes are available ) , which just covers the surface @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enable one to tuck it in along the bottom or the sides of the mattress .
I 'm sure the size is primarily due to not wanting it to weigh more , but having the ability to tuck it in would likely solve the problem of the blanket slipping off while your child is sleeping .
As it is , the size is perfect to use as a throw blanket or to use as a tool for calming over-stimulated kids , but for a piece of bedding , it 's just slightly undersized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wider range of colours so that it matched more room designs .
Should you get a Gravity Kids Blanket ?
My children give this a resounding two thumbs up .
They loved sleeping under it , and have each requested to sleep under it on nights when they were feeling upset or overstimulated .
Provided your children are over the age of 7 and you have a child who struggles with anxiety or falling asleep , I think that the Gravity Kids blanket would be a great investment .
Anything that makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must buy in my book .
Get the Gravity Kids Blanket for £119 The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered .
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Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time .

Confession: I'd never even heard of weighted blankets until I started working at Reviewed. I was blithely going through life using boring cotton blankets for all of my children's sleeping and cuddling needs, totally unaware that there existed a magical piece of glass-bead-filled fabric designed to soothe riled-up children. Thank goodness I have to try out all of the latest and greatest parenting products, otherwise, I might never have experienced the wizardry of Gravity Blanket's new kids version.
What is a Gravity Blanket?
Up until just a few weeks ago, I was asking the exact same question. Gravity Blankets use the power of weight to calm the nervous system, thereby making it easier to fall—and stay—asleep. By mimicking the feeling of being hugged, the Gravity Blanket helps to reduce stress and anxiety, while also increasing serotonin and melatonin, the hormones that make you feel good and sleep well.
Now, I know what you're thinking: If you pile enough blankets on top of your bed, won't it have the same effect? Honestly, no, that will really just make you too warm which, in turn, will make it difficult to get a decent night's sleep (studies show that people sleep better at cooler temperatures). The Gravity Blanket's glass beads are specifically designed to conform to the shape of your body and to stay evenly distributed inside the blanket, giving you the feeling of being cuddled all night long—but without the annoyance of being cuddled by an actual human.
How is Gravity Kids different?
Gravity Blanket's new kids version is designed just for children ages 7 and up. A smaller, lighter version of their original Gravity Blanket, the kids blanket is available in 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7-kilogram weights and a variety of sizes.
How much does Gravity Kids cost?
The Gravity Kids Blanket costs between £119 and £139. Shipping is free.
What is the Gravity Kids blanket like to use?
Gravity Kids is a smaller, lighter version of the bestselling weighted blanket. Credit: Reviewed / Lisa Lawrence
I was surprised at how heavy the Gravity Blanket felt when we took it out of the package. Five kilograms may not sound like a lot, but it was heavier than expected. The colour of the blanket kind of muddy, and it did not appeal aesthetically to either of my children, so it took a few days to convince them to try it out. I also think that part of their reticence had to do with how heavy it felt when they tried to carry it around, and they were worried that it wouldn't be comfortable to sleep under.
A highlight of the Gravity Kids blanket is how easy it is to wash the outer cover: You just unzip the sides, slip out the weighted insert, and toss the cover in the wash. The weighted blanket can be hand washed and line dried, and both cleaned up beautifully—a must when dealing with children.
What my children thought
My kids both loved sleeping under the Gravity Kids blanket. Credit: Reviewed / Lisa Lawrence
One of the funniest parts about being the Parenting Editor is that it's really my kids who do all of the product testing—I just write up their reviews with better spelling and grammar.
My son, Noah, tried the Gravity Kids blanket first. I was actually excited for him to test it out, because he's definitely been experiencing some Coronavirus-related anxiety over the past few months, which has manifested in different ways. Both of my kids are great sleepers—they go to bed easily and almost always sleep through the night without incident—but I thought that the Gravity Kids might help ease some of Noah's anxious thoughts that cause him to wake up on the earlier-than-I-would-like side.
I was concerned that Noah would be too hot sleeping under the Gravity Kids blanket despite the fact that the fabric is billed as breathable and moisture-wicking, but he said that it kept him at the perfect temperature all night long. After two nights of sleeping under the Gravity Kids blanket, I asked Noah what he thought, and he said, ‘I felt like I was being hugged all night long’.
My daughter, Rose, took the second round of testing, despite turning her nose up at the fact that the blanket didn't match her room decor (welcome to my life). The one problem we experienced with Rose was that the blanket kept falling off of her bed during the night, and ending up on the floor. She's an active sleeper and tends to move around a lot—I've even discovered her sleeping upside down—and I think that when the Gravity Kids would get pulled slightly off-centre, the weight of the blanket would pull it down. Overall, however, Rose really loved sleeping under it. She sometimes has a hard time falling asleep, and she said, ‘it made me feel sleepy right away and I didn't have to wiggle so much to fall asleep’.
What's not great about Gravity Kids
My biggest complaint about the Gravity Kids blanket is that it's a little bit too small if you want to use it as the only cover on a child's twin bed. The blanket I used measures 100cm x 150cm (other sizes are available), which just covers the surface of the bed, and doesn't enable one to tuck it in along the bottom or the sides of the mattress. I'm sure the size is primarily due to not wanting it to weigh more, but having the ability to tuck it in would likely solve the problem of the blanket slipping off while your child is sleeping. As it is, the size is perfect to use as a throw blanket or to use as a tool for calming over-stimulated kids, but for a piece of bedding, it's just slightly undersized.
I also wish it came in a wider range of colours so that it matched more room designs.
Should you get a Gravity Kids Blanket?
My children give this a resounding two thumbs up. They loved sleeping under it, and have each requested to sleep under it on nights when they were feeling upset or overstimulated. Provided your children are over the age of 7 and you have a child who struggles with anxiety or falling asleep, I think that the Gravity Kids blanket would be a great investment. Anything that makes bedtime easier for exhausted parents is a must buy in my book.
Get the Gravity Kids Blanket for £119
The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered. Follow Reviewed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest deals, product reviews, and more.
Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Immersive art project in Southampton

Immersive art project in Southampton

An award winning immersive arts project is due to visit Southampton this month .
The Empathy Museum 's A Mile in My Shoes , is a unique participatory arts project where visitors are invited to walk a mile in someone else 's shoes .
Wearing a pair of the contributor 's shoes , visitors go for a walk , listening to the shoes ' original owner telling them their story .
The stories cover different aspects of life exploring themes of shared humanity , from grief and loss to love and joy , visitors take an empathetic , and physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all over the world , along with eight new local stories from Southampton , commissioned by Mayflower 400 .
These Southampton stories will become part of the Empathy Museum ’ s permanent collection .
Councillor Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for Homes , Communities and Culture said : `` It is so great we can bring this important and powerful project to Southampton .
`` Southampton people are at the heart of what makes our city so great , and empathy is part of what keeps us connected .
`` I hope local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and thought-provoking project , to reflect on how it feels to walk a mile is someone else ’ s shoes . ''
A Mile in My Shoes , will be at Westquay on the Esplanade September 12-20 .

The Empathy Museum's A Mile in My Shoes, is a unique participatory arts project where visitors are invited to walk a mile in someone else's shoes.
Wearing a pair of the contributor's shoes, visitors go for a walk, listening to the shoes' original owner telling them their story.
The stories cover different aspects of life exploring themes of shared humanity, from grief and loss to love and joy, visitors take an empathetic, and physical journey.
The project includes stories from all over the world, along with eight new local stories from Southampton, commissioned by Mayflower 400.
These Southampton stories will become part of the Empathy Museum’s permanent collection.
Councillor Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for Homes, Communities and Culture said: "It is so great we can bring this important and powerful project to Southampton.
"Southampton people are at the heart of what makes our city so great, and empathy is part of what keeps us connected.
"I hope local residents take advantage and visit this moving and thought-provoking project, to reflect on how it feels to walk a mile is someone else’s shoes."
A Mile in My Shoes, will be at Westquay on the Esplanade September 12-20.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Daily Echo Camera Club capture Hampshire's views, animals and nature

AN INCREDIBLE showcase of Hampshire 's finest views , animals and nature have not gone amiss in today 's Daily @ @ @ @ @ week , wild animals such as deer have been stopped in their tracks while in @ @ @ @ @ were seen enjoying the sunshine .
Thanks to the help of our Daily Echo Camera @ @ @ @ @ been able to put together this amazing spread , truly highlighting nature 's very own @ @ @ @ @ group of swans were captured swimming near a boat , while several caterpillars sharing a @ @ @ @ @ detail .
If you would like the chance to have your picture in the paper @ @ @ @ @ at www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub .
Members can provide tips and advice , browse others ' photos and @ @ @ @ @ own .
Anyone living in Hampshire is welcome to join the club .

Over the last week, wild animals such as deer have been stopped in their tracks while in another instance, large rabbits were seen enjoying the sunshine.
Thanks to the help of our Daily Echo Camera Club members, we have been able to put together this amazing spread, truly highlighting nature's very own across the region.
A group of swans were captured swimming near a boat, while several caterpillars sharing a leaf are shot in immaculate detail.
If you would like the chance to have your picture in the paper, join our Camera Club at www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub.
Members can provide tips and advice, browse others' photos and ask for feedback on their own.
Anyone living in Hampshire is welcome to join the club.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--LETTER - Ignored TV advert about moving forward after Brexit

MANY OF us would have seen and ignored the TV advert about moving forward after Brexit .
Aside from the forgettable slogans , it came as a bit of a surprise to me as we have already left the European Union .
After nearly five years since the referendum and after years of prevarication and extensions , under three Conservative prime ministers , you would expect some clarity .
Yet we still have no idea what our relationship if any will be with the Europeans .
As we get squeezed between the Americans and Chinese in their trade wars and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear where we stand with our nearest and largest trading partners in Europe .
The first priority of any government must be to look after our national interests .
We also have to be aware of our values because they define what we are .
The primary requirement is the need to defend our economic interests .
In particular our productive industries and farming .
Letting American chlorinated chicken and cheaper low standard foodstuffs does our farmers no favours .
As consumers it does us even less .
Engineering , IT , pharma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us forward in the 21st century are important but we need to guard against unfair overseas competition and a blatant disregard for property rights .
A second requirement is to ensure an immigration system that provides the workforce that our society requires , yet at the same time does not destroy opportunity for our own population .
We will still need people to work in the NHS and social care .
Yet we fail to grow enough capacity from my own population .
We just do not train enough doctors and nurses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make up the numbers .
If we are to move forward , we need priorities for the future not the past .
We need to invest in lifelong education so that people can retrain and take on different jobs .
The economy must be greener and much more sustainable .
It is too easy to do the same old same yet again .
It is too easy to announce packages with great fanfare only to find that the money is regurgitations of previous promises many of them not fulfilled .

Aside from the forgettable slogans, it came as a bit of a surprise to me as we have already left the European Union.
After nearly five years since the referendum and after years of prevarication and extensions, under three Conservative prime ministers, you would expect some clarity.
Yet we still have no idea what our relationship if any will be with the Europeans.
As we get squeezed between the Americans and Chinese in their trade wars and geopolitical confrontations, we need to be clear where we stand with our nearest and largest trading partners in Europe.
The first priority of any government must be to look after our national interests.
We also have to be aware of our values because they define what we are.
The primary requirement is the need to defend our economic interests.
In particular our productive industries and farming.
Letting American chlorinated chicken and cheaper low standard foodstuffs does our farmers no favours.
As consumers it does us even less.
Engineering, IT, pharma and other high skilled jobs to take us forward in the 21st century are important but we need to guard against unfair overseas competition and a blatant disregard for property rights.
A second requirement is to ensure an immigration system that provides the workforce that our society requires, yet at the same time does not destroy opportunity for our own population.
We will still need people to work in the NHS and social care. Yet we fail to grow enough capacity from my own population.
We just do not train enough doctors and nurses, becoming reliant on large overseas contingents to make up the numbers.
If we are to move forward, we need priorities for the future not the past.
We need to invest in lifelong education so that people can retrain and take on different jobs.
The economy must be greener and much more sustainable.
It is too easy to do the same old same yet again.
It is too easy to announce packages with great fanfare only to find that the money is regurgitations of previous promises many of them not fulfilled.
Luigi Gregori
Andover


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Demand for 'quality' office space is rising under social distancing

ENQUIRIES about “ high-quality ” office space are exceeding pre-pandemic levels as employers incorporate social distancing in the workplace , a property consultancy has said .
The response comes despite widespread talk of big employers requiring much less room in offices .
Since August , employers have been able to decide whether staff should be in the office – but Covid-19 security has kept many workers at home .
But property consultant Vail Williams said its transactional team had been “ inundated ” with calls from companies searching for upgraded facilities with extra space around each employee .
Businesses were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hubs ” for remote workers .
Russell Mogridge , lead partner at the firm ’ s business space team , said : “ We ’ ve seen a dramatic spike in office activity because of the new dynamics created by social distancing norms .
“ To put this into perspective , previously there would be typically one person to 75sqft in a building whereas the commercial demand is now for upwards of 150sqft per person .
“ That means a company with 200 staff can not accommodate them under one roof as before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be comfortably fitted in to ensure compliance , albeit depending on floor configuration .
“ As a result , and due to a lack of supply , additional or new high-quality workplaces are being sourced rapidly in Southampton and Portsmouth and along the M27 Corridor between the two port cities .
“ Since lockdown restrictions were lifted , Vail Williams has already received tens of enquiries from companies needing Grade A offices in Southampton city centre , of which there is only around 50,000sqft available .
“ Clients are keen to lease from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing back staff from potentially isolated home working for a myriad of reasons , including a welcoming and safe working environment , collaboration , innovation , team morale and a sense of belonging and purpose .
“ Another factor has come into play as well .
Businesses are looking to re-energise remote teams with quality drop-in office hubs , as well as providing a professional space for customers , ” Mr Mogridge added .
“ After all , offices reflect brands and are therefore a marketing tool .
“ On-site interaction , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underestimated for those eureka idea moments , and employers want to coax staff back from home with the attraction of excellent facilities .
“ Demand in Southampton is being mirrored at the thriving Lakeside North Harbour office campus in Portsmouth .
“ There is only six per cent occupancy left at the campus , which comprises nearly 600,000sqft of offices , and we anticipate that being filled because the site has seen more enquiries and viewings of late that the preceding 12 months.
” Mr Mogridge , who works out of offices at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harbour in Portsmouth , also said rents were holding up due to a lack of supply and quality spaces .
Headline rents in the Solent region for Grade A offices are £23 a square foot .
He added : “ Businesses are telling us they would like to have their teams in the new workplaces by the end of this year , so Q4 2020 activity will be intense for associated supply chains , including fit-out contractors and professional advisers , such as lawyers , accountants and property advisers.
” “ Companies are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make 2021 a year where staff , the driving force of all good businesses , can begin afresh , leaving behind the economic upheaval , uncertainty and corrosive anxiety of 2020.
” The Office for National Statistics revealed last week that 57 per cent of working adults had travelled to work in the previous week , while 20 per cent had worked solely from home .

The response comes despite widespread talk of big employers requiring much less room in offices.
Since August, employers have been able to decide whether staff should be in the office – but Covid-19 security has kept many workers at home.
But property consultant Vail Williams said its transactional team had been “inundated” with calls from companies searching for upgraded facilities with extra space around each employee. Businesses were also looking for high quality “drop-in hubs” for remote workers.
Russell Mogridge, lead partner at the firm’s business space team, said: “We’ve seen a dramatic spike in office activity because of the new dynamics created by social distancing norms.
“To put this into perspective, previously there would be typically one person to 75sqft in a building whereas the commercial demand is now for upwards of 150sqft per person.
“That means a company with 200 staff cannot accommodate them under one roof as before – only around 100 people can now be comfortably fitted in to ensure compliance, albeit depending on floor configuration.
“As a result, and due to a lack of supply, additional or new high-quality workplaces are being sourced rapidly in Southampton and Portsmouth and along the M27 Corridor between the two port cities.
“Since lockdown restrictions were lifted, Vail Williams has already received tens of enquiries from companies needing Grade A offices in Southampton city centre, of which there is only around 50,000sqft available.
“Clients are keen to lease from the tail end of this year, bringing back staff from potentially isolated home working for a myriad of reasons, including a welcoming and safe working environment, collaboration, innovation, team morale and a sense of belonging and purpose.
“Another factor has come into play as well. Businesses are looking to re-energise remote teams with quality drop-in office hubs, as well as providing a professional space for customers,” Mr Mogridge added.
“After all, offices reflect brands and are therefore a marketing tool.
“On-site interaction, as opposed to virtual, cannot be underestimated for those eureka idea moments, and employers want to coax staff back from home with the attraction of excellent facilities.
“Demand in Southampton is being mirrored at the thriving Lakeside North Harbour office campus in Portsmouth.
“There is only six per cent occupancy left at the campus, which comprises nearly 600,000sqft of offices, and we anticipate that being filled because the site has seen more enquiries and viewings of late that the preceding 12 months.”
Mr Mogridge, who works out of offices at Ocean Village in Southampton and Lakeside North Harbour in Portsmouth, also said rents were holding up due to a lack of supply and quality spaces. Headline rents in the Solent region for Grade A offices are £23 a square foot.
He added: “Businesses are telling us they would like to have their teams in the new workplaces by the end of this year, so Q4 2020 activity will be intense for associated supply chains, including fit-out contractors and professional advisers, such as lawyers, accountants and property advisers.”
“Companies are always looking ahead – they want to make 2021 a year where staff, the driving force of all good businesses, can begin afresh, leaving behind the economic upheaval, uncertainty and corrosive anxiety of 2020.”
The Office for National Statistics revealed last week that 57 per cent of working adults had travelled to work in the previous week, while 20 per cent had worked solely from home.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--LETTER - Congratulations on We Grew Up in Southampton

Congratulations on your recent articles regards the nostalgia feature , ( We Grew up in Southampton ) .
The articles @ @ @ @ @ Daily Echo on Friday 4 September and one in particular resonated with me .
It @ @ @ @ @ Floating Bridge from 1976 in which group member Colin Lee and a Jenny Batt wrote @ @ @ @ @ from Woolston daily while working for a shipping company in Canute Road namely 'Benjamin Ackerley @ @ @ @ @ in the area for a wonderful company called Killick Martin who were ship brokers and @ @ @ @ @ such as Benjamin Ackerley .
Sadly due to the various dock disputes of that period @ @ @ @ @ or were closed down .
I will try and dig out photos I took of @ @ @ @ @ demolished decades ago .
It was a famous hotel where many stars from shows , @ @ @ @ @ stay being just round the corner from the Gaumont/Mayflower Theatre .
To join our We @ @ @ @ @ group go to : dailyecho.co.uk/wegrewupin or click here .

The articles that were printed in the Daily Echo on Friday 4 September and one in particular resonated with me.
It concerned the photo of Southampton Floating Bridge from 1976 in which group member Colin Lee and a Jenny Batt wrote that she took the journey from Woolston daily while working for a shipping company in Canute Road namely 'Benjamin Ackerley'.
I too worked in the area for a wonderful company called Killick Martin who were ship brokers and we dealt with many companies such as Benjamin Ackerley.
Sadly due to the various dock disputes of that period, many had to relocate or were closed down.
That's another story.
I will try and dig out photos I took of the Polygon Hotel while being demolished decades ago.
It was a famous hotel where many stars from shows, rock and pop concerts would stay being just round the corner from the Gaumont/Mayflower Theatre.
Glyn Amos
Freemantle
To join our We Grew Up in Southampton Facebook group go to: dailyecho.co.uk/wegrewupin or click here.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--LETTER: Dismayed at closure of Hyde Street Winchester

SIR : In common with a number of your correspondents , I am dismayed at the nonsensical closure of Hyde Street and the possibility that this may be made permanent .
This closure is unlikely to reduce traffic on North Walls ; Hyde residents – the primary users of Hyde Street – who need to visit the recycling centre or exit the city via North Walls will still use this route even though it now entails travelling an additional half mile ( via Worthy Lane , Andover Road and City Road ) .
Hyde Street is the shortest route out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North Walls and the shortest route into Hyde when returning via Jewry Street .
The longer journeys resulting from this closure will lead to more pollution and more congestion around the Andover Road/City Road junction ; walking up to St. Paul ’ s Surgery on a few occasions recently , the additional traffic around this junction was already noticeable and is likely to worsen as we return to some sort of “ normality ” .
Another consideration is the impact on businesses in Hyde Street , in particular those ( for example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which rely on deliveries .
Presumably , delivery vehicles are now expected to drive along Hyde Street from Worthy Lane , make their deliveries , then turn around , drive back along Hyde Street and exit into Worthy Lane – madness !
I trust that the decision makers involved will realise that it makes no sense to keep Hyde Street closed and will re-open it as soon as is practicable .
At the very least , a full consultation should be held with all Hyde residents and businesses , as well as with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision regarding this street is made .

Another consideration is the impact on businesses in Hyde Street, in particular those (for example, the two pubs and the newsagency) which rely on deliveries. Presumably, delivery vehicles are now expected to drive along Hyde Street from Worthy Lane, make their deliveries, then turn around, drive back along Hyde Street and exit into Worthy Lane – madness!
I trust that the decision makers involved will realise that it makes no sense to keep Hyde Street closed and will re-open it as soon as is practicable. At the very least, a full consultation should be held with all Hyde residents and businesses, as well as with the emergency services, before a permanent decision regarding this street is made.
Sharon Goodenough,
Monks Road,
Hyde,
Winchester


thedailyecho--2020-09-06--North Fareham footbridge on M27 installed

A NEW footbridge has now been fully installed over the M27 while part of it remains closed .
It is @ @ @ @ @ at Junction 9 at Whiteley and 11 at Fareham during the weekend .
• Part @ @ @ @ @ of roadworks - here 's all you need to know The beginning of the installation @ @ @ @ @ by Saturday at 6am .
However it has now been fully installed , with Junction @ @ @ @ @ reopen to motorists at 6am on Monday .
• Motorists face delays as they are @ @ @ @ @ have been diverted to part of the A27 since 9pm on Friday night , while @ @ @ @ @ to install the North Fareham footbridge .
As a result , many of those who @ @ @ @ @ delays over the weekend .

It is the reason behind the closures at Junction 9 at Whiteley and 11 at Fareham during the weekend.
The beginning of the installation had been put into place by Saturday at 6am.
However it has now been fully installed, with Junction 9 to 11 set to reopen to motorists at 6am on Monday.
Motorists face delays as they are diverted during M27 closure
Drivers have been diverted to part of the A27 since 9pm on Friday night, while the works are carried out to install the North Fareham footbridge.
As a result, many of those who were diverted have faced heavy delays over the weekend.


thedailyecho--2020-09-06--BMW severely damaged after catching fire at Denmead

FIRE crews were called after a BMW was severely damaged in a fire in Hampshire .
The car was in @ @ @ @ @ .
A fire crew from Waterlooville station attended the incident at 11.08am today .
Two @ @ @ @ @ put out the blaze .
A tweet from Hampshire Fire and Rescue said : `` @ @ @ @ @ using two breathing apparatus and two hose reels , it was 100 % severely damaged @ @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Southampton teen Daniel Gale killed in collision with taxi

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Southampton teenager after he was killed in a crash with a taxi .
Daniel Gale , 19 , was riding a red Honda 125 moped when the collision happened at the junction of Kathleen Road and Botany Bay Road just before 3am on Sunday August 30 .
He was rushed to hospital but died the next day .
Hampshire police says he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash .
Daniel ’ s family have today paid tribute to him .
They said : “ Daniel locally known as “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11am on the 31st of August 2020 , following a horrific motorcycle crash where he suffered catastrophic head injuries .
“ Dan lived for his family , leaving behind three sisters and a son .
`` Daniel would light up every space he entered with his addictive and hilarious quirky personality , we hope he knows how loved by so many people he was , even his school teachers .
“ Dan always had a love of bikes from such an early age , he was fully licensed and an experienced rider .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ community .
“ Following the tragic death of Dan ’ s sister several years ago , Dan knew the importance of organ donation and registered himself two years ago .
We are immensely proud that through Organ donation , Daniel saved the lives of 6 people .
“ Our family is beyond broken , no parent should have to bury their child , for this family this is our second.
” • Moped rider fights for life after taxi crash in Southampton Officers investigating continue to appeal for any information that may help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the collision .
A police spokesperson said : `` Were you in the area ?
Perhaps you have dash-cam footage of either vehicle before the collision ?
`` We are also keen to hear from anyone in the area of the collision that has CCTV or digital recording equipment that may have captured the vehicles before the collision .
`` Please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 44200333501 . ''

Daniel Gale, 19, was riding a red Honda 125 moped when the collision happened at the junction of Kathleen Road and Botany Bay Road just before 3am on Sunday August 30.
He was rushed to hospital but died the next day.
Hampshire police says he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Daniel’s family have today paid tribute to him.
Daniel Gale
They said: “Daniel locally known as “Bacon” tragically lost his battle at 11am on the 31st of August 2020, following a horrific motorcycle crash where he suffered catastrophic head injuries.
“Dan lived for his family, leaving behind three sisters and a son.
"Daniel would light up every space he entered with his addictive and hilarious quirky personality, we hope he knows how loved by so many people he was, even his school teachers.
“Dan always had a love of bikes from such an early age, he was fully licensed and an experienced rider. Dan’s death has rocked the community.
“Following the tragic death of Dan’s sister several years ago, Dan knew the importance of organ donation and registered himself two years ago. We are immensely proud that through Organ donation, Daniel saved the lives of 6 people.
“Our family is beyond broken, no parent should have to bury their child, for this family this is our second.”
Officers investigating continue to appeal for any information that may help their enquiries into the exact circumstances of the collision.
A police spokesperson said: "Were you in the area? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage of either vehicle before the collision?
"We are also keen to hear from anyone in the area of the collision that has CCTV or digital recording equipment that may have captured the vehicles before the collision.
"Please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 44200333501."


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Disturbance at Winchester Prison

Disturbance at Winchester Prison

EMERGENCY services have been called to Winchester Prison this evening following reports of disturbances inside the jail .
The fire @ @ @ @ @ been sent to the prison on Romsey Road to tackle a suspected fire .
On @ @ @ @ @ after inhaling smoke from a fire .
A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice said @ @ @ @ @ been an incident and one prisoner is in hospital suffering from smoke inhalation .
Everything @ @ @ @ @ is no widespread disruption .
There is no riot .
`` Earlier in the day @ @ @ @ @ safety netting at height but they were brought down with no injuries . ''
Social @ @ @ @ @ service riot squad was on the scene along with ambulances and prison vans to take @ @ @ @ @ There was a serious disturbance last summer which led to some 150 offenders being transferred @ @ @ @ @ is a local prison that takes offenders sentenced by the local courts in Winchester , @ @ @ @ @ and Aldershot .

The fire service confirmed several engines had been sent to the prison on Romsey Road to tackle a suspected fire.
On prisoner was taken to hospital after inhaling smoke from a fire.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice said tonight: "There has been an incident and one prisoner is in hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. Everything is under control and there is no widespread disruption. There is no riot.
"Earlier in the day two prisoners got onto the safety netting at height but they were brought down with no injuries."
Social media posts said a prison service riot squad was on the scene along with ambulances and prison vans to take inmates to other jails.
There was a serious disturbance last summer which led to some 150 offenders being transferred to other establishments.
Winchester is a local prison that takes offenders sentenced by the local courts in Winchester, Southamton, Basingstoke, Portsmouth and Aldershot.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Coronavirus: Plans for temporary morgue to serve Southampton

AN AGREEMENT has been struck for a temporary morgue to be set-up to serve Southampton if needed during a second wave of coronavirus .
Bodies will be stored in a former retail unit near Aldi in Basingstoke should morgues across the county not be able to cope in the event of an increase in Covid-19 deaths .
It will serve all of Hampshire , including Southampton and Portsmouth , and replaces the facility set up at Southampton Airport in April .
The temporary morgue at Southampton Airport in April .
However , the town 's MP , Maria Miller , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' than to have a morgue placed `` in the midst of the community '' , and has lodged a formal complaint with Public Health Hampshire .
The former retail unit on Winklebury Way is located next to an Aldi superstore and opposite a pub and primary school .
It was how close the site was to the community of Winklebury that prompted Mrs Miller to make her complaint .
Maria Miller MP has made a formal complaint over the plans She said : “ It is difficult to believe that Public Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid19 mortuary in the heart of a residential community , next door to the local food supermarket and across the street from a local school .
`` I have lodged a formal complaint with Public Health Hampshire and asked for them to change their proposed location immediately .
There has been no local consultation on the appropriateness of this site or the proposed change of use of a building which was previously used as a retail unit .
“ It is not good enough to say the mortuary is only temporary capacity and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better and do not need the worry that , in the worst case , bodies awaiting burial will be stored in the midst of the community.
” The county council say that the site will only be used if needed , labelling it a `` sensible precaution '' .
• Coronavirus cases more than double in Southampton It was chosen in consultation with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council , the NHS , faith leaders , Hampshire Constabulary and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service .
Also taken into consideration was its `` central county @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to good transport links and the size of the space available .
Simon Bryant , the County Council ’ s Director of Public Health said : “ While we have not required any additional temporary capacity to date , with local hospitals and funeral directors coping well , even at the height of the pandemic , we are taking the sensible precaution of securing additional space should it be needed in the future .
“ The number of confirmed cases across the wider Hampshire area is currently low , but we are mindful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , and with winter approaching , we need to be well placed to respond quickly should mortality rates rise .
”

Bodies will be stored in a former retail unit near Aldi in Basingstoke should morgues across the county not be able to cope in the event of an increase in Covid-19 deaths.
It will serve all of Hampshire, including Southampton and Portsmouth, and replaces the facility set up at Southampton Airport in April.
The temporary morgue at Southampton Airport in April.
However, the town's MP, Maria Miller, has said that residents "deserve better" than to have a morgue placed "in the midst of the community", and has lodged a formal complaint with Public Health Hampshire.
The former retail unit on Winklebury Way is located next to an Aldi superstore and opposite a pub and primary school.
It was how close the site was to the community of Winklebury that prompted Mrs Miller to make her complaint.
Maria Miller MP has made a formal complaint over the plans
She said: “It is difficult to believe that Public Health Hampshire could be proposing to place a Covid19 mortuary in the heart of a residential community, next door to the local food supermarket and across the street from a local school.
"I have lodged a formal complaint with Public Health Hampshire and asked for them to change their proposed location immediately. There has been no local consultation on the appropriateness of this site or the proposed change of use of a building which was previously used as a retail unit.
“It is not good enough to say the mortuary is only temporary capacity and simply a precaution. Winklebury residents deserve better and do not need the worry that, in the worst case, bodies awaiting burial will be stored in the midst of the community.”
The county council say that the site will only be used if needed, labelling it a "sensible precaution".
It was chosen in consultation with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, the NHS, faith leaders, Hampshire Constabulary and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Also taken into consideration was its "central county location", as well as proximity to good transport links and the size of the space available.
Simon Bryant, the County Council’s Director of Public Health said: “While we have not required any additional temporary capacity to date, with local hospitals and funeral directors coping well, even at the height of the pandemic, we are taking the sensible precaution of securing additional space should it be needed in the future.
“The number of confirmed cases across the wider Hampshire area is currently low, but we are mindful that infection rates are starting to creep up, and with winter approaching, we need to be well placed to respond quickly should mortality rates rise.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Southampton's Mayflower Theatre to reopen this week

THEATRE-GOERS will get the chance to get back in the auditorium from this week .
But they will be watching a screen rather than a live performance .
A series of musicals and plays will be played on a big screen at the Mayflower in Southampton .
And organisers hope the atmosphere of a real theatre will encourage people to attend .
Favourites on offer include 42nd Street , Kinky Boots , The King and I and An American in Paris .
There will also be screenings of Hetty Feather , Riverdance and The Wind in the Willows .
Productions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until Saturday September 19 .
Michael Ockwell , Mayflower chief executive said : `` I am delighted to be able to bring audiences back into our venue for this film series .
What better way to enjoy filmed versions of great musicals than to sit in our fabulous auditorium ?
`` Whilst we are unable to present our usual offering to full audiences , this innovative use of our space for musical films takes us back to our heritage with our venue being used for both live shows and films .
With a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ audience can safely enjoy a unique experience . ''
In line with current government guidance , safe measures will be in place including enhanced cleaning , e-tickets , and socially distanced spaces in between household parties in the auditorium .
Tickets , priced at £18.50 with concessions available for Mayflower ’ s Musical Movies , are on sale online at mayflower.org.uk and through the box office on 02380 711811 .

But they will be watching a screen rather than a live performance.
A series of musicals and plays will be played on a big screen at the Mayflower in Southampton.
And organisers hope the atmosphere of a real theatre will encourage people to attend.
Favourites on offer include 42nd Street, Kinky Boots, The King and I and An American in Paris.
There will also be screenings of Hetty Feather, Riverdance and The Wind in the Willows.
Productions will be screened from Wednesday September 9 until Saturday September 19.
Michael Ockwell, Mayflower chief executive said: "I am delighted to be able to bring audiences back into our venue for this film series. What better way to enjoy filmed versions of great musicals than to sit in our fabulous auditorium?
"Whilst we are unable to present our usual offering to full audiences, this innovative use of our space for musical films takes us back to our heritage with our venue being used for both live shows and films. With a venue of our size the socially distanced audience can safely enjoy a unique experience."
In line with current government guidance, safe measures will be in place including enhanced cleaning, e-tickets, and socially distanced spaces in between household parties in the auditorium.
Tickets, priced at £18.50 with concessions available for Mayflower’s Musical Movies, are on sale online at mayflower.org.uk and through the box office on 02380 711811.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Paultons Park penguins named by Southampton Children's Hospital

A TRIO of penguins have been perfectly named by children at Southampton Children 's Hospital .
Pickle , Poppy and Peanut are the new names of Paultons Park ’ s Humboldt penguin chick trio – thanks to a shortlist of names chosen by children under the care of the city hospital .
The winning names were voted for on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram in one of Paultons Park ’ s most popular social competitions ever , drawing thousands of entries .
Cassidy and Jack , who have both recently been discharged from hospital , suggested the winning names of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congratulate their part in the naming of the Park ’ s new penguins , the children were presented with a certificate and their very own penguin toy from Paultons Park .
James Mancey , Operations Director at Paultons Park , said : “ We are delighted with the names that have been suggested and selected for our penguin chicks .
We ’ re even more pleased to hear that Cassidy and Jack have both recently been discharged from the Southampton Children ’ s Hospital and are now happily and safely at home with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud to support Southampton Hospitals Charity as our nominated charity and thank them for their support and involvement in our recent penguin naming project.
” Jeneen Thomsen , Joint Interim Director of Southampton Hospitals Charity said : “ The children at Southampton Children ’ s Hospital had so much fun coming up with names for the penguin chicks at Paultons Park .
`` They came up with so many options that we were glad to have the help of the public to choose the final three .
“ Cassidy and Jack are over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won the vote and , now that they have been discharged as in-patients at the hospital , will look forward to visiting the park to see the penguins in due course.
” The Humboldt penguin colony is just one element of Paultons Park ’ s extensive zoo attractions .
The Park ’ s 140 acres of grounds includes a large collection of exotic birds , plus the themed land Little Africa which showcases many of the continent ’ s most fascinating animals such as meerkats , fennec foxes and porcupines .

Pickle, Poppy and Peanut are the new names of Paultons Park’s Humboldt penguin chick trio – thanks to a shortlist of names chosen by children under the care of the city hospital.
The winning names were voted for on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram in one of Paultons Park’s most popular social competitions ever, drawing thousands of entries.
Cassidy and Jack, who have both recently been discharged from hospital, suggested the winning names of Pickle, Poppy and Peanut.
To congratulate their part in the naming of the Park’s new penguins, the children were presented with a certificate and their very own penguin toy from Paultons Park.
James Mancey, Operations Director at Paultons Park, said: “We are delighted with the names that have been suggested and selected for our penguin chicks. We’re even more pleased to hear that Cassidy and Jack have both recently been discharged from the Southampton Children’s Hospital and are now happily and safely at home with their families.
“We’re proud to support Southampton Hospitals Charity as our nominated charity and thank them for their support and involvement in our recent penguin naming project.”
Jeneen Thomsen, Joint Interim Director of Southampton Hospitals Charity said: “The children at Southampton Children’s Hospital had so much fun coming up with names for the penguin chicks at Paultons Park.
"They came up with so many options that we were glad to have the help of the public to choose the final three.
“Cassidy and Jack are over the moon for their names to have won the vote and, now that they have been discharged as in-patients at the hospital, will look forward to visiting the park to see the penguins in due course.”
The Humboldt penguin colony is just one element of Paultons Park’s extensive zoo attractions. The Park’s 140 acres of grounds includes a large collection of exotic birds, plus the themed land Little Africa which showcases many of the continent’s most fascinating animals such as meerkats, fennec foxes and porcupines.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Two crew and 12 passengers on the Super Puma survived

The pilot and co-pilot of a helicopter that ditched into the sea with the loss of four lives , including a Hampshire man , did not have a shared understanding of how they would fly the approach to an airport , a fatal accident inquiry has heard .
Air Accidents Investigations Branch ( AAIB ) inspector Alison Campbell said there appeared to be “ no shared mental model ” between the two men about how the last part of the flight was to be conducted .
Two crew and 12 passengers on the Super Puma L2 survived when it ditched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shetland , at 6.17pm on August 23 2013 .
But Sarah Darnley , 45 , from Elgin , Moray , Gary McCrossan , 59 , from Inverness , Duncan Munro , 46 , from Bishop Auckland , County Durham , and George Allison , 57 , from Winchester , all died in the incident .
Cross-examining Ms Campbell , Jonathan Lake QC , representing helicopter operator CHC , asked where there was a lack of shared understanding .
She replied : “ I think there was a lack of understanding about how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was to happen should they reach minima , who was to do what in terms of looking out or looking in and what the plan was for landing or go around.
” Ms Campbell said there was “ no shared mental model ” about parts of the approach and what was going to happen when they reached 300ft .
The inspector said the pilot was “ very experienced ” and it was reasonable to conclude he had a plan in his head for how he was going to carry out the approach but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what it was .
Sheriff principal Derek Pyle , who is hearing the inquiry , asked : “ First of all the pilot has worked out what he is going to do and second what he expects the co-pilot to do during the flight ?
” • Crash survivor took own life four years later “ When crew work really well together they share that expectation with each other , they both know what they are expecting of each other and I think that ’ s what was missing in this case and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Survivor Samuel Bull took his own life in London in 2017 , which Mr Pyle said was “ directly caused ” by the crash .
The inquiry , which is taking place virtually due to coronavirus measures , also heard from Adrian Osborne , who was emergency safety equipment officer at CHC until he retired in April .
George Allison from Winchester died in the crash He said both the pilot and co-pilot were up to date with their training , including triannual underwater escape training , which involved escaping from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an emergency escape from a helicopter underwater .
Mr Osborne said the training , provided by Falck , involved different scenarios including one when the aircraft was submerged and one cockpit window had jammed and they had to got out the one on the opposite side of the cockpit .
He said crew were not allowed to use their emergency breathing systems underwater in “ inverted ” exercises in training due to health and safety regulations and inverted operations were “ breath hold only.
” Leigh Lawrie , representing the Crown , asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Survivor of crash to give evidence at helicopter crash inquiry Mr Osborne replied : “ It doesn ’ t have waves because Falck , they didn ’ t have that facility , but the last two runs they do will be one twilight and the very last one is in complete darkness though it ’ s not complete darkness because the divers have torches for the safety side of it.
” He said passengers were allowed to start using emergency breathing systems in training a couple of years ago on a voluntary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a simulation of the final nine minutes of the flight .
Jonathan Hopkinson , director of flight standards for CHC , cautioned that while simulations can be helpful in understanding incidents they do not show all the instruments the pilots are seeing and the pilots are faced with a lot more information .
Ms Lawrie said it shows “ the last nine minutes and four seconds of the accident approach ” .
A transcript of the final moments showed the commander said : “ Wow what ’ s going on here wow wow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no.
” An AAIB report published in 2016 found the pilots failed to properly monitor the flight instruments and failed to notice their speed was decreasing until it was too late to avoid the Super Puma plunging into the sea .
A statement of agreed evidence read at the start of the inquiry confirmed no mechanical fault was discovered with the helicopter , which was returning from the Borgsten Dolphin support vessel to Sumburgh Airport when it ditched .

Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB) inspector Alison Campbell said there appeared to be “no shared mental model” between the two men about how the last part of the flight was to be conducted.
Two crew and 12 passengers on the Super Puma L2 survived when it ditched on its approach to Sumburgh Airport, Shetland, at 6.17pm on August 23 2013.
But Sarah Darnley, 45, from Elgin, Moray, Gary McCrossan, 59, from Inverness, Duncan Munro, 46, from Bishop Auckland, County Durham, and George Allison, 57, from Winchester, all died in the incident.
Cross-examining Ms Campbell, Jonathan Lake QC, representing helicopter operator CHC, asked where there was a lack of shared understanding.
She replied: “I think there was a lack of understanding about how the approach was to be flown, what was to happen should they reach minima, who was to do what in terms of looking out or looking in and what the plan was for landing or go around.”
Ms Campbell said there was “no shared mental model” about parts of the approach and what was going to happen when they reached 300ft.
The inspector said the pilot was “very experienced” and it was reasonable to conclude he had a plan in his head for how he was going to carry out the approach but suggested the co-pilot might not have known what it was.
Sheriff principal Derek Pyle, who is hearing the inquiry, asked: “First of all the pilot has worked out what he is going to do and second what he expects the co-pilot to do during the flight?”
Ms Campbell replied: “I think that’s fair.
“When crew work really well together they share that expectation with each other, they both know what they are expecting of each other and I think that’s what was missing in this case and they didn’t share those expectations.”
Survivor Samuel Bull took his own life in London in 2017, which Mr Pyle said was “directly caused” by the crash.
The inquiry, which is taking place virtually due to coronavirus measures, also heard from Adrian Osborne, who was emergency safety equipment officer at CHC until he retired in April.
George Allison from Winchester died in the crash
He said both the pilot and co-pilot were up to date with their training, including triannual underwater escape training, which involved escaping from a simulated ditching on water as well as an emergency escape from a helicopter underwater.
Mr Osborne said the training, provided by Falck, involved different scenarios including one when the aircraft was submerged and one cockpit window had jammed and they had to got out the one on the opposite side of the cockpit.
He said crew were not allowed to use their emergency breathing systems underwater in “inverted” exercises in training due to health and safety regulations and inverted operations were “breath hold only.”
Leigh Lawrie, representing the Crown, asked how realistic the underwater training is.
Mr Osborne replied: “It doesn’t have waves because Falck,they didn’t have that facility, but the last two runs they do will be one twilight and the very last one is in complete darkness though it’s not complete darkness because the divers have torches for the safety side of it.”
He said passengers were allowed to start using emergency breathing systems in training a couple of years ago on a voluntary basis.
The inquiry was also shown a simulation of the final nine minutes of the flight.
Jonathan Hopkinson, director of flight standards for CHC, cautioned that while simulations can be helpful in understanding incidents they do not show all the instruments the pilots are seeing and the pilots are faced with a lot more information.
Ms Lawrie said it shows “the last nine minutes and four seconds of the accident approach”.
A transcript of the final moments showed the commander said: “Wow what’s going on here wow wow wow oh no oh no no no no.”
An AAIB report published in 2016 found the pilots failed to properly monitor the flight instruments and failed to notice their speed was decreasing until it was too late to avoid the Super Puma plunging into the sea.
A statement of agreed evidence read at the start of the inquiry confirmed no mechanical fault was discovered with the helicopter, which was returning from the Borgsten Dolphin support vessel to Sumburgh Airport when it ditched.
The inquiry continues.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Seven Greek islands added to self-isolation list

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that travellers from seven Greek islands will need to self-isolate when they return to England from 4am on Wednesday , September 9 .
It comes after Mr Shapps said that some islands will be removed from quarantine restrictions separately to countries as a whole .
He said : “ The JBC ( joint biosecurity centre ) and this Government are therefore at present unable to introduce regional travel corridors from within the geographical boundaries of a nation-state .
“ However , when a region has natural boundaries like an island , for example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presents us with a real opportunity .
Our passenger locator form , combined with NHS Test and Trace , will give us a clear picture , and has been starting to give us a clear picture , of exactly where infections are coming from .
“ For the first time we have the data and the capacity to add and remove specific islands from quarantine while still providing maximum protection to the UK public.
” Which Greek islands will travellers need to self-isolate when then they return to the UK ?
Mr Shapps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed from the UK ’ s travel corridor list at 4am on Wednesday , September 9 .
The full list of islands are : He told MPs : “ However , it is worth noting that the policy will not necessarily open up additional islands immediately .
“ For example , when we removed Spain from the travel corridor list there were 24 cases per 100,000 .
Today there are 127 cases and it remains too high in the Balearic and Canary Islands as well .
“ On the other hand , Greece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but our new analysis shows that some of the islands are well outside of the parameters.
” Mr Shapps added : “ However , using our newly-acquired JBC data we are now in a position to remove Greek islands where holidaymakers are at risk of spreading the new infection back home , and seven Greek islands will therefore be removed from the travel list at 4am on Wednesday 9 September , whilst maintaining mainland Greece.
” What has the reaction been to the announcement ?
A Heathrow Airport spokeswoman said : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that testing to shorten quarantine is under active consideration by the Government and that air bridges to islands will now be instated where appropriate .
“ If introduced , these vital policy changes would show the Government understands how critical the restoration of air travel is to this country ’ s economic recovery .
`` The Government needs to build on these developments and show global leadership to establish Common International Standards for testing before flight .
”

It comes after Mr Shapps said that some islands will be removed from quarantine restrictions separately to countries as a whole.
England to create 'regional travel corridoors'
He said: “The JBC (joint biosecurity centre) and this Government are therefore at present unable to introduce regional travel corridors from within the geographical boundaries of a nation-state.
“However, when a region has natural boundaries like an island, for example, the risk diminishes significantly.
“That presents us with a real opportunity. Our passenger locator form, combined with NHS Test and Trace, will give us a clear picture, and has been starting to give us a clear picture, of exactly where infections are coming from.
“As a result, I can today announce a new islands policy.
“For the first time we have the data and the capacity to add and remove specific islands from quarantine while still providing maximum protection to the UK public.”
Which Greek islands will travellers need to self-isolate when then they return to the UK?
Mr Shapps added that seven Greek islands will be removed from the UK’s travel corridor list at 4am on Wednesday, September 9.
The full list of islands are:
Crete
Santorini
Mykonos
Zakynthos (Zante)
Lesvos
Tinos
Serifos
What has Mr Shapps told MPs?
He told MPs: “However, it is worth noting that the policy will not necessarily open up additional islands immediately.
“For example, when we removed Spain from the travel corridor list there were 24 cases per 100,000. Today there are 127 cases and it remains too high in the Balearic and Canary Islands as well.
“On the other hand, Greece remains within our travel corridor programme, but our new analysis shows that some of the islands are well outside of the parameters.”
Mr Shapps added: “However, using our newly-acquired JBC data we are now in a position to remove Greek islands where holidaymakers are at risk of spreading the new infection back home, and seven Greek islands will therefore be removed from the travel list at 4am on Wednesday 9 September, whilst maintaining mainland Greece.”
What has the reaction been to the announcement?
A Heathrow Airport spokeswoman said: “We welcome the Transport Secretary’s announcement that testing to shorten quarantine is under active consideration by the Government and that air bridges to islands will now be instated where appropriate.
“If introduced, these vital policy changes would show the Government understands how critical the restoration of air travel is to this country’s economic recovery.
"The Government needs to build on these developments and show global leadership to establish Common International Standards for testing before flight.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--UK Covid-19 cases: Daily number spikes for second day

The latest number of daily coronavirus cases has jumped by 2,948 , government figures have shown — the second biggest 24-hour rise since May .
We 've put together a round-up of the latest information from government officials .
What is the seven-day rate of new cases of coronavirus in the UK ?
The seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 in the UK has risen above 20 cases per 100,000 people .
In the seven days to September 7 , the rate stood at 21.3 cases per 100,000 , up from 13.9 in the previous week ( the seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate of 20 cases per 100,000 or above , if reported in other countries , is the level at which the Government considers imposing quarantine conditions on people travelling to the UK .
Nearly 6,000 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the 48 hours to 9am on Monday , according to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care .
• How many cases were reported in the 24 hours to 9am on Sunday , September 6 ?
A total of 2,988 .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours to 9am on Monday , September 7 ?
A total of 2,948 .
How many people have died of coronavirus in England ?
A further four people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,611 , NHS England said on Monday ( September 7 ) .
The patients were aged between 76 and 95 and all had known underlying health conditions .
The dates of the deaths were all on September 5 .
No deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result .
What 's the latest on coronavirus in Wales ?
There have been a further 133 cases of Covid-19 in Wales , bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 18,514 .
Public Health Wales said no further deaths had been reported , with the total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic remaining at 1,597 .
Why do the government figures vary from hospital figures ?
The Government announcement varies from the hospital figures because it includes deaths in all settings and can cover different reporting @ @

We've put together a round-up of the latest information from government officials.
What is the seven-day rate of new cases of coronavirus in the UK?
The seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 in the UK has risen above 20 cases per 100,000 people.
In the seven days to September 7, the rate stood at 21.3 cases per 100,000, up from 13.9 in the previous week (the seven days to August 31).
A rate of 20 cases per 100,000 or above, if reported in other countries, is the level at which the Government considers imposing quarantine conditions on people travelling to the UK.
Nearly 6,000 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the 48 hours to 9am on Monday, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care.
How many cases were reported in the 24 hours to 9am on Sunday, September 6? A total of 2,988.
A total of 2,988. How many cases were reported in the 24 hours to 9am on Monday, September 7? A total of 2,948.
How many people have died of coronavirus in England?
A further four people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,611, NHS England said on Monday (September 7).
The patients were aged between 76 and 95 and all had known underlying health conditions.
The dates of the deaths were all on September 5.
No deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.
What's the latest on coronavirus in Wales?
There have been a further 133 cases of Covid-19 in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 18,514.
Public Health Wales said no further deaths had been reported, with the total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic remaining at 1,597.
Why do the government figures vary from hospital figures?
The Government announcement varies from the hospital figures because it includes deaths in all settings and can cover different reporting periods.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--PHOTOS: Ringwood Carnival went ahead despite a crisis in Britain

AS the world and its inhabitants adapt to deal with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic , twenty years ago Britain was coping with a very different crisis .
Back from the brink after the previous year 's washout , Ringwood Carnival was not going to let a fuel crisis cast a cloud over the town 's big day on September 17 , 2000 .
Organisers , participants and spectators were determined to have fun and the shortage of fuel only added topical inspiration for some of the fancy dress entries .
There was no fuel crisis for carnival queen Elisa Charlton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miller , who travelled in regal style on a float drawn by six magnificent horses .
Carnival organisers had allowed a second year in office after their big day was spoiled by torrential rain the previous year .
Although the fuel crisis resulted in a slight downturn in entries , organisers were not disappointed with the turnout as more than 40 floats , bands and walking entries set out under sunny skies .
Drivers of four steam engines and three miniature traction engines taking part in the parade also had no fuel worries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coal and water held out .
And champion marathon runner Celia Findlay-Bada had no problem jogging along the procession route with the `` Going for Gold '' float mounted by the David Lloyd Club where she worked as a fitness instructor .

Organisers, participants and spectators were determined to have fun and the shortage of fuel only added topical inspiration for some of the fancy dress entries.
There was no fuel crisis for carnival queen Elisa Charlton and her attendants Hayley Smith and Lisa Miller, who travelled in regal style on a float drawn by six magnificent horses.
Carnival organisers had allowed a second year in office after their big day was spoiled by torrential rain the previous year.
Although the fuel crisis resulted in a slight downturn in entries, organisers were not disappointed with the turnout as more than 40 floats, bands and walking entries set out under sunny skies.
Drivers of four steam engines and three miniature traction engines taking part in the parade also had no fuel worries - as long as their supply of coal and water held out.
And champion marathon runner Celia Findlay-Bada had no problem jogging along the procession route with the "Going for Gold" float mounted by the David Lloyd Club where she worked as a fitness instructor.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Sky Sports NFL launches: How you can watch the new channel

Sky have launched a brand-new sports channel to bring coverage of NFL games to viewers across the UK .
We 've put together everything you need to know about the new channel , including how you can watch it .
What is the new channel ?
Sky Sports NFL launched on September 3 ahead of the 2020 season , which kicks off on September 10 .
The move comes amid a new five-year deal between Sky and the NFL to broadcast games , and is the first time ever that the league have partnered with an international broadcaster to launch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The agreement also marks the 25th anniversary of live NFL coverage on Sky Sports .
Sky say the new in-season channel will be the round-the-clock home of the NFL on television in the UK and Republic of Ireland from the regular season through to the playoffs , with Super Bowl LV live from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on February 7 .
What can viewers expect on the new channel ?
Sky Sports NFL viewers can look forward to the following : • Minimum of five live games each week .
• First-pick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 6pm and 9pm slot every Sunday .
• Every minute of every playoff game , Pro Bowl and Super Bowl live .
• Flagship programming from NFL Network , including the popular Good Morning Football and Total Access shows .
• Award-winning documentaries and other content from NFL Films and NBC Sports .
• Brand new weekly shows to review the action and discuss the stories of the league , including original Sky Sports programming .
What have the NFL said ?
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said : “ Sky Sports has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarter of a century .
“ This new five-year agreement and the launch of a dedicated Sky Sports NFL channel will undoubtedly continue our rapid growth in the UK and Ireland .
“ We are excited that our expanded partnership with Sky will provide even more NFL content to our millions of UK and Irish fans.
” What have Sky said ?
Stephen van Rooyen , chief executive officer , Sky UK and Europe said : “ We are proud of our quarter-century partnership with the NFL and are hugely excited about launching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first for the NFL with an international broadcaster .
“ Sky Sports NFL will allow us to take our customers even closer to the sport .
“ Sky Sports has shown live NFL since 1995 and played a big role in growing the sport in the UK & Ireland over the last 25 years .
“ Now , as part of Comcast , we are excited about taking our partnership to a whole new level .
“ Our viewers are passionate sports fans and we look forward to capturing the drama of NFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NFL , which will be channel 407 on the Sky platform , will bring viewers the story of the entire season , which begins as reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs take on the Houston Texans on September 10 .
The new channel joins the broadcaster ’ s portfolio of dedicated channels for Premier League , Football , Cricket , F1 and Golf .

We've put together everything you need to know about the new channel, including how you can watch it.
What is the new channel?
Sky Sports NFL. Picture: Sky
Sky Sports NFL launched on September 3 ahead of the 2020 season, which kicks off on September 10.
The move comes amid a new five-year deal between Sky and the NFL to broadcast games, and is the first time ever that the league have partnered with an international broadcaster to launch a channel dedicated to the sport.
The agreement also marks the 25th anniversary of live NFL coverage on Sky Sports.
Sky say the new in-season channel will be the round-the-clock home of the NFL on television in the UK and Republic of Ireland from the regular season through to the playoffs, with Super Bowl LV live from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on February 7.
What can viewers expect on the new channel?
Sky Sports NFL viewers can look forward to the following:
Minimum of five live games each week.
First-pick exclusive game on Sky Sports NFL in the 6pm and 9pm slot every Sunday.
Every Thursday Night, Sunday Night and Monday Night Football.
NFL RedZone.
Every minute of every playoff game, Pro Bowl and Super Bowl live.
Flagship programming from NFL Network, including the popular Good Morning Football and Total Access shows.
Award-winning documentaries and other content from NFL Films and NBC Sports.
Brand new weekly shows to review the action and discuss the stories of the league, including original Sky Sports programming.
Increased coverage across Sky Sports News, digital and social platforms.
What have the NFL said?
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said: “Sky Sports has been a fantastic broadcast partner for a quarter of a century.
“This new five-year agreement and the launch of a dedicated Sky Sports NFL channel will undoubtedly continue our rapid growth in the UK and Ireland.
“We are excited that our expanded partnership with Sky will provide even more NFL content to our millions of UK and Irish fans.”
What have Sky said?
Stephen van Rooyen, chief executive officer, Sky UK and Europe said: “We are proud of our quarter-century partnership with the NFL and are hugely excited about launching a dedicated channel which will be a first for the NFL with an international broadcaster.
“Sky Sports NFL will allow us to take our customers even closer to the sport.
“Sky Sports has shown live NFL since 1995 and played a big role in growing the sport in the UK & Ireland over the last 25 years.
“Now, as part of Comcast, we are excited about taking our partnership to a whole new level.
“Our viewers are passionate sports fans and we look forward to capturing the drama of NFL for another five years.”
How to watch Sky Sports NFL
Sky Sports NFL, which will be channel 407 on the Sky platform, will bring viewers the story of the entire season, which begins as reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs take on the Houston Texans on September 10.
The new channel joins the broadcaster’s portfolio of dedicated channels for Premier League, Football, Cricket, F1 and Golf.


thedailyecho--2020-09-08--PHOTOS: Fire breaks out in Bassett Green Road, Southampton

A ROAD block has been set up after a fire broke out in a Southampton street .
Crews from across @ @ @ @ @ fire at Bassett Green Fish Bar in Bassett Green Road .

Firefighters raced to tackle a blaze at Bassett Green Fish Bar in Bassett Green Road.
Crews from Eastleigh, Redbridge, St Mary’s and Hightown Fire Stations were on the scene after an emergency call was made at around 11am today.
The ground floor restaurant was 80 per cent damaged by fire while the first floor was damaged by smoke.
Residents were ordered to evacuate and a road block was put in place on one side of Bassett Green Road.
At least six engines are on the scene as well as paramedics and police.
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue spokeswoman confirmed that four fire engines and three support vehicles were called to the scene.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said: "We were called at 11.14am today, 8 September, to reports of a fire at a premise on Bassett Green Road, Southampton.
"Officers have attended to assist HFRS as they deal with this incident."
Commercial Fire #BassettGreen #Southampton A number @Hants_fire crews attended. Initial priorities, objectives & fire attack from 1st attending crews allowed incident to be brought under control fairly rapidly. @hfrs_control @JamieCousins pic.twitter.com/aWym6E1y18 — Paul Riddell (@paulrids) September 8, 2020
The route has since reopened and all persons are now accounted for, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue services.