thedailyecho--2020-12-03--Thousands of Saints fans can return to St Mary's - will you be among them?

SAINTS fans are set to return to St Mary 's Stadium later this month .
The club has outlined the process for selecting season ticket holders who will be able to watch Saints take on Sheffield Wednesday on December 13 .
A Saints spokesperson said : `` The club has listened to views from fan groups regarding the fairest process for selecting which season ticket holders are able to attend reduced capacity games at St Mary ’ s .
`` The consensus from these fan groups is that the club should look to recognise the dedication of fans , giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have attended the majority of matches in recent seasons , both home and away , while also ensuring there is a fair opportunity for all Season Ticket holders , including Seasonal Hospitality guests , to attend games .
`` Based on this criteria , there will be small groups who will be invited to attend either each home game , or alternate home games , with the remaining tickets available to general admission Season Ticket holders through a ballot of the 10,000 eligible supporters who have confirmed they would like to attend matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admission Season Ticket holders that are selected to attend the Sheffield United match will then not be considered for selection for upcoming matches in future ballots until all Season Ticket holders that would like to attend matches have done so .
`` This does not apply to the small groups attending either each home game , or alternate home games .
`` Season Ticket holders that are not selected or have confirmed to the club that they do not wish to be considered for selection shall receive a pro rata refund for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tickets for Seasonal Hospitality guests will be available , including tickets that fulfil contractual obligations to the club ’ s partners .
`` The club would like to thank all partners for returning either all or the majority of their tickets to the ballot to enable more Season Ticket holders to attend matches , sharing the club ’ s view that we should recognise the dedication of our fans .
A total of 2,000 tickets will be available .
The allocation will include 62 fans that have held their season ticket for more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match home and away last season , 176 fans that have held their season ticket for more than four years , attending at least 95 % of home games and 66 % of away games last season .
A further 1,319 season ticket holders will be selected through the ballot .
Some 20 % will go to sasonal hospitality guests and club partners , including 241 guests who have held their box or lounge tickets for over six years continuously .

The club has outlined the process for selecting season ticket holders who will be able to watch Saints take on Sheffield Wednesday on December 13.
A Saints spokesperson said: "The club has listened to views from fan groups regarding the fairest process for selecting which season ticket holders are able to attend reduced capacity games at St Mary’s.
"The consensus from these fan groups is that the club should look to recognise the dedication of fans, giving priority to long-standing season ticket holders that have attended the majority of matches in recent seasons, both home and away, while also ensuring there is a fair opportunity for all Season Ticket holders, including Seasonal Hospitality guests, to attend games.
"Based on this criteria, there will be small groups who will be invited to attend either each home game, or alternate home games, with the remaining tickets available to general admission Season Ticket holders through a ballot of the 10,000 eligible supporters who have confirmed they would like to attend matches.
"Following the ballot, general admission Season Ticket holders that are selected to attend the Sheffield United match will then not be considered for selection for upcoming matches in future ballots until all Season Ticket holders that would like to attend matches have done so.
"This does not apply to the small groups attending either each home game, or alternate home games.
"Season Ticket holders that are not selected or have confirmed to the club that they do not wish to be considered for selection shall receive a pro rata refund for the game.
"A limited number of tickets for Seasonal Hospitality guests will be available, including tickets that fulfil contractual obligations to the club’s partners.
"The club would like to thank all partners for returning either all or the majority of their tickets to the ballot to enable more Season Ticket holders to attend matches, sharing the club’s view that we should recognise the dedication of our fans.
A total of 2,000 tickets will be available.
The allocation will include 62 fans that have held their season ticket for more than six years and have attended every match home and away last season, 176 fans that have held their season ticket for more than four years, attending at least 95% of home games and 66% of away games last season.
A further 1,319 season ticket holders will be selected through the ballot.
Some 20% will go to sasonal hospitality guests and club partners, including 241 guests who have held their box or lounge tickets for over six years continuously.


thedailyecho--2020-12-03--Hampshire to have Covid vaccine hub

Hampshire to have Covid vaccine hub

HAMPSHIRE is set to have one of the first Covid vaccination hubs in the country , it has been revealed .
The rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine is expected to start at 50 `` hospital hubs '' in England next week .
Official documents have now revealed that one of the 50 hubs is set to be in Hampshire .
A letter to NHS trusts chief executives - sent last month by those running the vaccination deployment programmes - revealed that the vaccine hub for the county is expected to be at the Portsmouth Hospital University Trust .
NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports .
But civic chiefs in Southampton said `` this is just the starting point for the vaccine roll-out '' .
Details of the hubs and how they will operate are yet to be disclosed .
But according to the letter sent to NHS chief executives the trusts that are also hospital hubs will have to plan how to help neighbouring trusts vaccinate their workforce .
Meanwhile , all other trusts must have a plan which covers how they will work with their nearest hub to vaccinate the workforce and deliver the vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MP Alan Whitehead said : `` I believe that this is just the starting point for the vaccine roll-out which will be a mammoth task for all regions across the UK in the coming weeks and months .
There will be many more hubs announced as time goes on and I certainly hope one of these will be in Southampton .
I will be keeping an eye on this issue . ''
Royston Smith , MP for Southampton Itchen , added : `` As I understand it hubs will not be the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People will be vaccinated in care homes and other settings .
Once the roll out is complete we will be able to go to our GP or health facilities as we do now with our flu jab . ''
It comes as NHS and care home staff as well as residents over-80s are set to be the first to get the vaccine .
GP practices are expected to operate local vaccination centres as stocks become available .
Care homes could also receive stocks , depending on regulators 's decisions .
NHS chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is an important next step in our response to the Coronavirus pandemic and hospitals will shortly kick off the first phase of the largest scale vaccination campaign in our country ’ s history .
The NHS has a proven track record of delivering large scale vaccinations and , once the final hurdles are cleared and the vaccine arrives in England ’ s hospitals , health service staff will begin offering people this ground-breaking jab in a programme that will expand to cover the whole country in the coming months .
”

But, it will not be based in Southampton.
The rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine is expected to start at 50 "hospital hubs" in England next week.
Official documents have now revealed that one of the 50 hubs is set to be in Hampshire.
A letter to NHS trusts chief executives - sent last month by those running the vaccination deployment programmes - revealed that the vaccine hub for the county is expected to be at the Portsmouth Hospital University Trust.
NHS England would not confirm or deny the reports.
But civic chiefs in Southampton said "this is just the starting point for the vaccine roll-out".
Details of the hubs and how they will operate are yet to be disclosed.
But according to the letter sent to NHS chief executives the trusts that are also hospital hubs will have to plan how to help neighbouring trusts vaccinate their workforce.
Meanwhile, all other trusts must have a plan which covers how they will work with their nearest hub to vaccinate the workforce and deliver the vaccine should this become possible.
Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead said: "I believe that this is just the starting point for the vaccine roll-out which will be a mammoth task for all regions across the UK in the coming weeks and months. There will be many more hubs announced as time goes on and I certainly hope one of these will be in Southampton. I will be keeping an eye on this issue."
Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, added: "As I understand it hubs will not be the only place for people to receive their vaccination. People will be vaccinated in care homes and other settings. Once the roll out is complete we will be able to go to our GP or health facilities as we do now with our flu jab."
It comes as NHS and care home staff as well as residents over-80s are set to be the first to get the vaccine.
GP practices are expected to operate local vaccination centres as stocks become available.
Care homes could also receive stocks, depending on regulators's decisions. NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said: “This is an important next step in our response to the Coronavirus pandemic and hospitals will shortly kick off the first phase of the largest scale vaccination campaign in our country’s history. The NHS has a proven track record of delivering large scale vaccinations and, once the final hurdles are cleared and the vaccine arrives in England’s hospitals, health service staff will begin offering people this ground-breaking jab in a programme that will expand to cover the whole country in the coming months.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-03--Crash on M27 causes delays near Nursling

A CRASH on a Hampshire motorway blocked the road and caused delays .
Lane three of the M27 was blocked @ @ @ @ @ .
The lane heading westbound at junction three near Nursling was blocked .
Motorists are @ @ @ @ @ caution as delays build in the area .
The lane has since been cleared but @ @ @ @ @ the area .

Lane three of the M27 was blocked following an accident this afternoon.
The lane heading westbound at junction three near Nursling was blocked.
Motorists are being urged to approach with caution as delays build in the area.
The lane has since been cleared but there are still delays in the area.


thedailyecho--2020-12-03--Man charged after incident at Lymore Lane, Lymington

A MAN has been charged after ambulance staff were allegedly threatened with a baseball bat and a metal pole .
@ @ @ @ @ at Lymore Lane , Lymington , at 2pm yesterday .
A police spokesman said : @ @ @ @ @ , of Highfield Avenue , Lymington has been charged with one count of possession of @ @ @ @ @ count of assaulting an emergency service worker and one count of possession of a Class @ @ @ @ @ remains in custody at this time . ''

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thedailyecho--2020-12-03--Coronavirus: Three more deaths across Hampshire in 24 hours

Three further coronavirus deaths have been recorded across Hampshire in the last 24 hours .
Data released by NHS England @ @ @ @ @ 3 ) shows that three more people with coronavirus have died in county hospitals .
@ @ @ @ @ has been a total of 752 deaths since the start of the pandemic .
At @ @ @ @ @ , one coronavirus patient has died in the last 24 hours bringing the total death @ @ @ @ @ At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust two coronavirus deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ death toll up to 288 .
No other deaths were recorded across the county 's @ @ @ @ @ Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 227 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three @ @ @ @ @ .

Data released by NHS England at 2pm today (December 3) shows that three more people with coronavirus have died in county hospitals.
Across the county, there has been a total of 752 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one coronavirus patient has died in the last 24 hours bringing the total death toll up to 210.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust two coronavirus deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the Trust's death toll up to 288.
No other deaths were recorded across the county's other Trusts.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 227 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic.
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust.


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Hundreds of Hampshire pubs could be forced to close

HUNDREDS of pubs across Hampshire could be forced to closed over Christmas as the county enters new restrictions , a new analysis suggests .
The British Beer and pub Association estimates that two-thirds of pubs in Hampshire , Portsmouth and Southampton will be forced to close in December – a total of 718 venues with 15,528 of 18,115 pub staff not able to work over the month .
This is because they serve no food or make a low percentage of their overall turnover from selling meals .
• Southampton and Hampshire to be placed in Tier 2 The analysis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by one Hampshire MP , who has said the Government need to `` do more '' to support the local businesses .
Under Tier 2 “ High Alert ” restrictions , pubs and bars can only serve alcohol on the premises with a “ substantial meal ” .
The 66 per cent closure rate is based on a survey of 32 of the BBPA 's members , which own 16,000 pubs between them .
The group also estimates that pubs in Tier 2 which are able to open will see a 58 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the same month last year , based on a separate survey of 446 businesses .
• Hampshire might stay in Tier 2 ‘ for longer ’ than December 16 Together , this would lead to an estimated turnover of around £7.3m across the area over the month – just 14 per cent of usual takings .
One Southampton pub said that the Tier 2 system was the `` worst case scenario '' but have said that they are making the `` best of a bad situation '' .
Lewis Rosario , general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : `` We have had to close our pub area of the venue , but we have kept our restaurant open .
`` People are desperate to come out , and our local customers who come to the pub to have a pint with their mates are very disappointed .
`` The pub experience has changed , but for us over Christmas we will focus on our restaurant .
`` Christmas Day has already sold out here , which is positive because people want to come out .
`` Tier 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pubs .
But we are making the best of a bad situation . ''
MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead said the figures were `` concerning '' .
He told the Daily Echo : `` The government have given these businesses around £1000 but that is nowhere near enough to cover the lost trade that these pubs would have seen in a normal December .
`` I think the government needs to do more to support them . ''
Royston Smith , MP for Southampton Itchen said that he was `` very sad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open for Christmas .
`` one of these restrictions are what anyone would want to see but we simply must get this virus under control , '' He said .
`` We now have light at the end of the tunnel and the sooner our infection rate drops the sooner our pubs can re-open .
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The British Beer and pub Association estimates that two-thirds of pubs in Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton will be forced to close in December – a total of 718 venues with 15,528 of 18,115 pub staff not able to work over the month.
This is because they serve no food or make a low percentage of their overall turnover from selling meals.
The analysis has been described as "concerning" by one Hampshire MP, who has said the Government need to "do more" to support the local businesses.
Under Tier 2 “High Alert” restrictions, pubs and bars can only serve alcohol on the premises with a “substantial meal”.
The 66 per cent closure rate is based on a survey of 32 of the BBPA's members, which own 16,000 pubs between them.
The group also estimates that pubs in Tier 2 which are able to open will see a 58 per cent drop in their December turnover compared to the same month last year, based on a separate survey of 446 businesses.
Together, this would lead to an estimated turnover of around £7.3m across the area over the month – just 14 per cent of usual takings.
One Southampton pub said that the Tier 2 system was the "worst case scenario" but have said that they are making the "best of a bad situation".
Lewis Rosario, general manager of the Four Horseshoes in Nursling, said: "We have had to close our pub area of the venue, but we have kept our restaurant open.
"People are desperate to come out, and our local customers who come to the pub to have a pint with their mates are very disappointed.
"The pub experience has changed, but for us over Christmas we will focus on our restaurant.
"Christmas Day has already sold out here, which is positive because people want to come out.
"Tier 2 was the worst case scenario for most pubs. But we are making the best of a bad situation."
MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead said the figures were "concerning".
He told the Daily Echo: "The government have given these businesses around £1000 but that is nowhere near enough to cover the lost trade that these pubs would have seen in a normal December.
"I think the government needs to do more to support them."
Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen said that he was "very sad" that some pubs might not be open for Christmas.
"one of these restrictions are what anyone would want to see but we simply must get this virus under control," He said. "We now have light at the end of the tunnel and the sooner our infection rate drops the sooner our pubs can re-open.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Totton man arrested on suspicion of drug driving

A MAN has been arrested of suspicion of drug driving in Hampshire .
Police were on patrol in the area @ @ @ @ @ man for possession of a Class A drug following a stop and search .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ Cemetery car park at around 9.25pm last night .
The car is reported to have @ @ @ @ @ suspicious movements '' .
Officers spoke the the owner of the vehicle , which was @ @ @ @ @ had concerns about the drivers condition .
A quantity of Class A drugs were located @ @ @ @ @ as a result .
A 48-year-old man from Calshot was arrested on suspicion of possession @ @ @ @ @ and driving whilst unfit through drugs / drink .
He remains in custody at this @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Police said : `` Throughout December , officers from our Roads Policing Unit will @ @ @ @ @ drink and drug drivers as part of Operation Holly .
`` Driving while impaired can @ @ @ @ @ message is simple ; it 's not worth the risk . ''

Police were on patrol in the area last night and arrested a man for possession of a Class A drug following a stop and search.
Officers spotted a vehicle entering Eling Cemetery car park at around 9.25pm last night.
The car is reported to have made a series of "suspicious movements".
Officers spoke the the owner of the vehicle, which was subsequently searched, after officers had concerns about the drivers condition.
A quantity of Class A drugs were located in the vehicle and seized as a result.
A 48-year-old man from Calshot was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug and driving whilst unfit through drugs / drink.
He remains in custody at this time.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "Throughout December, officers from our Roads Policing Unit will be carrying out checks for drink and drug drivers as part of Operation Holly.
"Driving while impaired can have tragic consequences and our message is simple; it's not worth the risk."


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Burglary on Thyme Avenue in Whiteley

Burglary on Thyme Avenue in Whiteley

POLICE are appealing for information after reports of a burglary in a Hampshire housing estate .
The incident happened between @ @ @ @ @ 2.30pm on December 1 .
It has been reported that jewellery was stolen from the @ @ @ @ @ Officers are investigating the incident and are keen to hear from anyone who has any @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Police said : `` Maybe you saw something suspicious in the area of Thyme @ @ @ @ @ `` Anyone with information should call 101 , quoting the reference 44200464542 . ''

The incident happened between midnight on November 29 and 2.30pm on December 1.
It has been reported that jewellery was stolen from the property during the burglary.
Officers are investigating the incident and are keen to hear from anyone who has any information.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "Maybe you saw something suspicious in the area of Thyme Avenue on these days?
"Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference 44200464542."


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Gritters take to the roads as temperatures plummet

GRITTERS will be out and about in Hampshire today to keep the roads safe as temperatures drop .
Vehicles will @ @ @ @ @ central parts of the county from 1pm but council chiefs say no action is required @ @ @ @ @ county .
Hampshire Highways tweeted : `` With temperatures dropping close to and below zero @ @ @ @ @ frost forecast , our gritters will be out and about very soon as follows .
@ @ @ @ @ to motorists they added : `` Conditions will continue to be monitored in to the @ @ @ @ @ update you as required . ''

Vehicles will be busy in northern and central parts of the county from 1pm but council chiefs say no action is required in southern parts of the county.
Hampshire Highways tweeted: "With temperatures dropping close to and below zero tonight with a prolonged hoar frost forecast, our gritters will be out and about very soon as follows."
In a further message to motorists they added: "Conditions will continue to be monitored in to the evening, and we will update you as required."


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--P&O Ferries offers to import Covid-19 vaccines for free

A SOUTHAMPTON-BASED ferry company has offered to import coronavirus vaccines into the UK free of charge .
P & O @ @ @ @ @ , which operates from the city 's port , said it would transport the vaccines @ @ @ @ @ being paid , in order to “ play our part ” .
The UK has @ @ @ @ @ a jab made by Pfizer , but importing them is a complex operation as they @ @ @ @ @ temperatures of minus 70C to minus 80C .
DP World said in a statement : @ @ @ @ @ support the Government in getting all the necessary vaccines into the UK .
“ What @ @ @ @ @ are willing to do this work for free should we be asked to do so @ @ @ @ @ part in getting the UK through the pandemic as fast as possible.
” P & @ @ @ @ @ that around 1,100 workers could lose their jobs as part of a plan to make @ @ @ @ @ sustainable ” .

P&O Ferries’ owner DP World, which operates from the city's port, said it would transport the vaccines even if it was not being paid, in order to “play our part”.
The UK has ordered 40 million doses of a jab made by Pfizer, but importing them is a complex operation as they need to be stored in temperatures of minus 70C to minus 80C.
(PA Graphics)
DP World said in a statement: “We stand ready to support the Government in getting all the necessary vaccines into the UK.
“What’s more, we are willing to do this work for free should we be asked to do so, to help play our part in getting the UK through the pandemic as fast as possible.”
P&O Ferries announced in May that around 1,100 workers could lose their jobs as part of a plan to make the business “viable and sustainable”.


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Man who died on railway had bottled up his depression, inquest hears

A MAN who killed himself on a railway track had bottled up his depression , an inquest heard .
Simon Goodwin , 46 , father of one , died when he was struck by a southbound train and electrocuted at St Cross near Winchester .
He had given no inkling of his mental health to his family or friends , the hearing heard .
On May 9 , the day of his death , his wife Katrina and daughter went for a lockdown walk but he stayed at home .
As they returned at around midday he was leaving and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see you later ” , giving no cause for concern .
But Mrs Goodwin noticed he had , unusually , taken a rucksack with him and grew worried when he had not returned within an hour because he obeyed the first lockdown ’ s rules of only an hour ’ s exercise .
Then at around 4pm she received a couple of emails from him , explaining his intention and struggles .
Within a minute of sending them , Mr Goodwin went onto the track where he was struck by a freight train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw him standing near the tracks and alerted his control room .
Mrs Goodwin told the hearing : “ He was nicest person on the planet .
He was never horrible to anyone .
He would do anything for anyone .
He was really caring and loving father and the same as a husband .
He would do anything for us.
” She said Simon , an administrator , of Badger Farm , had suffered depression in the past and had an emotionally draining job .
Mr Pegg recorded a verdict of suicide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evident from friends that they held him in high regard .
He was funny , intelligent , understanding and compassionate , a family man .
“ Simon ’ s family and many friends would have been there for him had they known he needed such support .
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Simon Goodwin, 46, father of one, died when he was struck by a southbound train and electrocuted at St Cross near Winchester.
He had given no inkling of his mental health to his family or friends, the hearing heard.
On May 9, the day of his death, his wife Katrina and daughter went for a lockdown walk but he stayed at home. As they returned at around midday he was leaving and he said “OK, I will see you later”, giving no cause for concern.
But Mrs Goodwin noticed he had, unusually, taken a rucksack with him and grew worried when he had not returned within an hour because he obeyed the first lockdown’s rules of only an hour’s exercise.
Then at around 4pm she received a couple of emails from him, explaining his intention and struggles.
Within a minute of sending them, Mr Goodwin went onto the track where he was struck by a freight train.
Freightliner driver Paul Zucskowski said he saw him standing near the tracks and alerted his control room.
Mrs Goodwin told the hearing: “He was nicest person on the planet. He was never horrible to anyone. He would do anything for anyone. He was really caring and loving father and the same as a husband. He would do anything for us.”
She said Simon, an administrator, of Badger Farm, had suffered depression in the past and had an emotionally draining job.
Mr Pegg recorded a verdict of suicide. He said: “It is evident from friends that they held him in high regard. He was funny, intelligent, understanding and compassionate, a family man.
“Simon’s family and many friends would have been there for him had they known he needed such support.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Christmas events still going ahead in Southampton

Christmas is right around the corner and unfortunately the Covid-19 pandemic managed to cancel a lot of our favourite events .
However , the show must go on and there is still a whole host of festive family fun to be had in the area .
Here are some of our favourite Christmas events still going ahead in and around Southampton this year : Stock up on locally made Christmas gifts , cards and produce for you and your loved ones .
There are over 50 stallholders this year including cards , festive refreshments , ornaments , personalised gifts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and trace or a sign in sheet on entry and visitors are asked to socially distance .
For more information visit the website .
Price : £29.50 per person , children under 1 metre and wheelchair dependant guests do not require tickets and go free .
See Peppa and George ready for Christmas in their hats and gloves as well as giant Christmas trees and Santa in his sleigh .
Fun for all the family , Christmas at Paultons in not one to be missed with epic rides , restaurants on site and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Visit the website to find out more .
This covid-secure event is back for Christmas with a huge array of blockbuster movies to see .
From Elf to Grinch , Love Actually and Die Hard - there 's really something for everyone .
Not one to miss , this awesome event runs throughout December and will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit .
Tickets must be pre-booked and our Echo readers get 40 per-cent off using the code ECHO40 at the checkout .
Price : £2 per trail pack plus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Date : Throughout December between 10am and 4pm .
Young nature adventurers can lend a hand to some of Beatrix Potter ’ s well-loved characters such as Squirrel Nutkin , Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Jemima Puddleduck , and solve the clues to earn their special trail badge .
You 'll find decorations inspired by the natural beauty of winter around the gardens and inside the house .
The activities are aimed at both 3-5 year olds and 5-9 year olds .
For more information visit the website , booking is advisable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 4 or £62 for a group of up to 6 .
This 40-minute immersive activity for all the family will set you on a quest to help find the sun for Father Christmas .
Travel a magical world of gigantic presents , frozen mazes , dazzling lights and thrilling challenges into the Polar north and help Santa bring back the sun to make sure his sledge can take off into the night skies this Christmas .
Each experience will be for your family or social bubble with staggered start times to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and special .
Will you be going to any festive events this year ?
Let us know in the comments .

However, the show must go on and there is still a whole host of festive family fun to be had in the area.
Here are some of our favourite Christmas events still going ahead in and around Southampton this year:
Christmas Fayre
Where: Wickham Community Centre, Fareham
Price: Free
Dates: Sunday December 6, 11am to 3pm.
Stock up on locally made Christmas gifts, cards and produce for you and your loved ones.
There are over 50 stallholders this year including cards, festive refreshments, ornaments, personalised gifts and more.
Following covid-guidance there is track and trace or a sign in sheet on entry and visitors are asked to socially distance.
For more information visit the website.
Christmas at Paultons
Where: Paultons Park, near Romsey
Price: £29.50 per person, children under 1 metre and wheelchair dependant guests do not require tickets and go free.
Dates: December 11 to 23
See Peppa and George ready for Christmas in their hats and gloves as well as giant Christmas trees and Santa in his sleigh.
Fun for all the family, Christmas at Paultons in not one to be missed with epic rides, restaurants on site and a special Christmas show by Santa.
Visit the website to find out more.
Flix Drive-In Christmas
(Image courtesy of Flix).
Where: Adventure Wonderland, Christchurch
Price: £29.00 per car
Dates: Between December 11 and January 3.
This covid-secure event is back for Christmas with a huge array of blockbuster movies to see.
From Elf to Grinch, Love Actually and Die Hard - there's really something for everyone.
Not one to miss, this awesome event runs throughout December and will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Tickets must be pre-booked and our Echo readers get 40 per-cent off using the code ECHO40 at the checkout.
A Peter Rabbit Winter Adventure
©National Trust Images/Catherine Hadler
Where: Mottisfont
Price: £2 per trail pack plus £13 per adult and £6.50 per child.
Date: Throughout December between 10am and 4pm.
Young nature adventurers can lend a hand to some of Beatrix Potter’s well-loved characters such as Squirrel Nutkin, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Jemima Puddleduck, and solve the clues to earn their special trail badge.
You'll find decorations inspired by the natural beauty of winter around the gardens and inside the house.
The activities are aimed at both 3-5 year olds and 5-9 year olds.
For more information visit the website, booking is advisable.
A Christmas Quest
Where: The Point Theatre, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE
Price: £42 for a group of up to 4 or £62 for a group of up to 6.
Date: December 12 from 7.30pm.
This 40-minute immersive activity for all the family will set you on a quest to help find the sun for Father Christmas.
Travel a magical world of gigantic presents, frozen mazes, dazzling lights and thrilling challenges into the Polar north and help Santa bring back the sun to make sure his sledge can take off into the night skies this Christmas.
Each experience will be for your family or social bubble with staggered start times to make your Christmas experience feel really safe and special.
Book online using their website.
Will you be going to any festive events this year? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--PHOTOS: When we went shopping in snow and vehicles struggled to cope on the ice

AS the temperature drops , some weather forecasters have been predicting snowfall .
Could we soon be shopping for presents @ @ @ @ @ we have a white Christmas ?
The pictures in the gallery above show when the @ @ @ @ @ too late to catch Santa - they were taken in January 1978 .
• Still @ @ @ @ @ ?
Met Office gives updated forecast Schools closed their gates , vehicles struggled on the @ @ @ @ @ they cascaded from street signs and traffic lights .
As these pictures show , people @ @ @ @ @ Southampton while New Forest ponies attempted to adapt to their alien home .
Busses in @ @ @ @ @ on the ice and , in more rural areas , motorists had to abandon their @ @

The pictures in the gallery above show when the white stuff fell a little too late to catch Santa - they were taken in January 1978.
Schools closed their gates, vehicles struggled on the roads and icicles sparkled as they cascaded from street signs and traffic lights.
As these pictures show, people slowly shuffled their way around Southampton while New Forest ponies attempted to adapt to their alien home.
Busses in the city struggled to operate on the ice and, in more rural areas, motorists had to abandon their cars.


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--New A-level grading sees Southampton students ranked among the lowest in the country

Fewer Southampton pupils received top A-level results following changes to this summer 's grading system than almost anywhere else in England , new figures show .
Exams were cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic and , following a U-turn , students were given a choice of their predicted grades or ones calculated by an algorithm .
The Sutton Trust said the regional inequalities seen in the marks suggests that pupils may have been disadvantaged by their postcode , calling the issue the `` new frontier '' of inequality .
Department for Education figures show 523 students in Southampton took A-levels in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A* or A grades , 20 % AAB or better and 64 % at least two A-levels .
The proportion getting A*-As was much higher than the 4 % of pupils who achieved the same result under normal circumstances the year before , but the area is among the lowest of all local authorities in England .
The gap to the best performing part of the country , Reading , has also grown from 25 percentage points in 2018-19 to 34 this summer .
Excluding Knowsley , which has just a few A-level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lowest ranked areas across England rose from 28 percentage points in 2018-19 to 37 in 2019-20 .
Thousands of A-level students originally had their results downgraded by an algorithm on results day , before Ofqual allowed them to use whichever mark was higher – their school 's prediction or the calculated grade .
Before the U-turn , private schools saw a bigger increase in top A-level marks prompting sector leaders to suggest they may have benefited under the model from smaller class sizes .
But the new figures show private schools still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best grades ( 11 % ) than state schools ( 6 % ) , and sixth form and other further education colleges ( 4 % ) .
Loic Menzies , chief executive of the Centre for Education and Youth , said : `` The summer 's exam chaos came on top of a lockdown that played out very differently for young people , depending on where they lived and how well off their parents were .
`` It is therefore deeply worrying – but unfortunately unsurprising , that this has played out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results – despite the Government 's stated commitment to 'levelling up ' . ''
In Southampton , 20 % of children achieved grades of AAB or better in the most recent academic year – up from 9 % the year before .
But the gap to Reading , which was again the top area in this measure , grew from 30 to 37 percentage points .
The Sutton Trust said the new data furthers their concerns that high-attaining , lower income students lost out the most .
James Turner , chief executive of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also troubling to see a big increase in the regional divide for top grades , suggesting that pupils may have been disadvantaged by their postcode .
This regional disparity is fast becoming the new frontier of educational inequality .
“ It is imperative we avoid a similar situation this year .
Contingency plans should be in place if exams can ’ t go ahead in the summer , including ongoing assessment through coursework , or benchmarked assessments set by exam boards in the place of mock exams , which are too inconsistent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than ever in this time of upheaval , universities need to make offers to students that reflect the very different challenges they have faced.
” A DfE spokesman said : “ Exams are important in judging a pupil ’ s performance and this data reflects the unprecedented circumstances faced this year .
That is why Ofqual and the Government agree that exams should go ahead next year .
“ Exams give all pupils the best possible opportunity to demonstrate their ability and achieve the results they deserve , no matter what their background @ @

Exams were cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic and, following a U-turn, students were given a choice of their predicted grades or ones calculated by an algorithm.
The Sutton Trust said the regional inequalities seen in the marks suggests that pupils may have been disadvantaged by their postcode, calling the issue the "new frontier" of inequality.
Department for Education figures show 523 students in Southampton took A-levels in 2019-20 – with 11% receiving three A* or A grades, 20% AAB or better and 64% at least two A-levels.
The proportion getting A*-As was much higher than the 4% of pupils who achieved the same result under normal circumstances the year before, but the area is among the lowest of all local authorities in England.
The gap to the best performing part of the country, Reading, has also grown from 25 percentage points in 2018-19 to 34 this summer.
Excluding Knowsley, which has just a few A-level students, the divide between the highest and lowest ranked areas across England rose from 28 percentage points in 2018-19 to 37 in 2019-20.
Thousands of A-level students originally had their results downgraded by an algorithm on results day, before Ofqual allowed them to use whichever mark was higher – their school's prediction or the calculated grade.
Before the U-turn, private schools saw a bigger increase in top A-level marks prompting sector leaders to suggest they may have benefited under the model from smaller class sizes.
But the new figures show private schools still saw a much larger rise in the best grades (11%) than state schools (6%), and sixth form and other further education colleges (4%).
Loic Menzies, chief executive of the Centre for Education and Youth, said: "The summer's exam chaos came on top of a lockdown that played out very differently for young people, depending on where they lived and how well off their parents were.
"It is therefore deeply worrying – but unfortunately unsurprising, that this has played out in regional inequalities when it comes to exam results – despite the Government's stated commitment to 'levelling up'."
In Southampton, 20% of children achieved grades of AAB or better in the most recent academic year – up from 9% the year before.
But the gap to Reading, which was again the top area in this measure, grew from 30 to 37 percentage points.
The Sutton Trust said the new data furthers their concerns that high-attaining, lower income students lost out the most.
James Turner, chief executive of the charity, said: "It is also troubling to see a big increase in the regional divide for top grades, suggesting that pupils may have been disadvantaged by their postcode. This regional disparity is fast becoming the new frontier of educational inequality.
“It is imperative we avoid a similar situation this year. Contingency plans should be in place if exams can’t go ahead in the summer, including ongoing assessment through coursework, or benchmarked assessments set by exam boards in the place of mock exams, which are too inconsistent to be reliable.
“And more than ever in this time of upheaval, universities need to make offers to students that reflect the very different challenges they have faced.”
A DfE spokesman said: “Exams are important in judging a pupil’s performance and this data reflects the unprecedented circumstances faced this year. That is why Ofqual and the Government agree that exams should go ahead next year.
“Exams give all pupils the best possible opportunity to demonstrate their ability and achieve the results they deserve, no matter what their background."


thedailyecho--2020-12-03--Hampshire still set for snow? Met Office gives update

DESPITE temperatures dropping this week , Hampshire residents might not be set to see snow .
As previously reported on Monday , the Met Office had forecast hail , sleet and snow across the county .
But now , weather experts are predicting that the rest of the week will be dry and cold .
Today , temperatures are set to plummet , with a high of 6° and a low of 3° .
Further into the weekend and the start of next week , temperatures are sat to fall to -1° in some areas .
But the weather is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain that way until next week .
Steve Ramsdale , Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office , said : “ Although we ’ re going to see a few days with colder conditions , we shouldn ’ t be surprised that the start of winter brings a brief spell of wintry weather .
`` Some parts of the UK , especially northern hills , may see snow , but for many , this will only be short-lived .
We ’ ll be monitoring the forecast and we will issue warnings accordingly .
”

As previously reported on Monday, the Met Office had forecast hail, sleet and snow across the county.
But now, weather experts are predicting that the rest of the week will be dry and cold.
Today, temperatures are set to plummet, with a high of 6° and a low of 3°.
Further into the weekend and the start of next week, temperatures are sat to fall to -1° in some areas.
But the weather is set to dry up later tonight and remain that way until next week.
Steve Ramsdale, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “Although we’re going to see a few days with colder conditions, we shouldn’t be surprised that the start of winter brings a brief spell of wintry weather.
"Some parts of the UK, especially northern hills, may see snow, but for many, this will only be short-lived. We’ll be monitoring the forecast and we will issue warnings accordingly.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--The new rules in place as Brexit transition period ends

The Brexit transition period comes to an end on December 31 , which means a number of new rules will be in place in the new year when the UK officially leaves the EU .
Here ’ s everything you need to know , at a glance .
The Immigration Act has received Royal Assent and been signed into law , which means free movement will end at 11pm on 31 December .
Those who wish to come into the UK to work will need to apply for permission in advance , and will be awarded points for a job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for meeting the appropriate salary threshold .
Visas will then be awarded to those who gain enough points .
The Government ’ s significant package of extra targeted financial support for those in need over the winter period is in place from early December until the end of March .
The £170 million scheme will see funding go to county councils and unitary authorities , who will administer the scheme and provide assistance to support families with children , alongside other vulnerable households and individuals .
This grant will be used to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cost of food , energy , water bills and other associated costs .
In Scotland , the Winter Plan for Social Protection is a £100 million package which will help people to pay for food , heating , warm clothing and shelter during the winter .
The fund will help those on low incomes , children and people at risk of homelessness or social isolation cope with winter weather and the economic impact of both Covid-19 and Brexit .
New drone rules to come into place From 31 December 2020 , numerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place .
These regulations are as follows : • The Permission for Commercial Operations ( PfCO ) is being replaced by a new system • Three new categories of operations are being introduced , relating to the level of risk involved in your flight • New drone classes will be introduced based on weight and other specifications The three categories of operations which will be introduced are : • Open Category - low-risk operations will not require any authorisation , but will be subject to strict operational limitations • Specific Category - for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ require an authorisation from the national aviation authority on the basis of a standardised risk assessment or a specific scenario • Certified Category - in the case of high-risk operations , classical aviation rules will apply On 31 December 2020 , any operator of a drone which weighs less than 250g , but has a camera ( other than a toy ) , must also be registered .
The Brexit transition period will end on 31 December 2020 , with new rules both for businesses and citizens to come into effect from 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to act now if you ’ re : • moving goods to or from Northern Ireland • living and working in the EU • staying in the UK if you ’ re an EU citizen You can check what you may need to do for you , your business or your family on the government website .
You will be asked a series of questions , including where you live , work and plan to go on holiday , in order to find the list of things you may need to @ @ @ @

Here’s everything you need to know, at a glance.
The Immigration Act
The Immigration Act has received Royal Assent and been signed into law, which means free movement will end at 11pm on 31 December.
Those who wish to come into the UK to work will need to apply for permission in advance, and will be awarded points for a job offer at the appropriate skill level and for meeting the appropriate salary threshold. Visas will then be awarded to those who gain enough points.
Covid Winter Grant Scheme
The Government’s significant package of extra targeted financial support for those in need over the winter period is in place from early December until the end of March.
The £170 million scheme will see funding go to county councils and unitary authorities, who will administer the scheme and provide assistance to support families with children, alongside other vulnerable households and individuals.
This grant will be used to support those most in need across England with the cost of food, energy, water bills and other associated costs.
In Scotland, the Winter Plan for Social Protection is a £100 million package which will help people to pay for food, heating, warm clothing and shelter during the winter.
The fund will help those on low incomes, children and people at risk of homelessness or social isolation cope with winter weather and the economic impact of both Covid-19 and Brexit.
New drone rules to come into place
From 31 December 2020, numerous new European drone regulations are coming into place.
These regulations are as follows:
The Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO) is being replaced by a new system
Three new categories of operations are being introduced, relating to the level of risk involved in your flight
New drone classes will be introduced based on weight and other specifications
The three categories of operations which will be introduced are:
Open Category - low-risk operations will not require any authorisation, but will be subject to strict operational limitations
Specific Category - for medium-risk operations, operators will have to require an authorisation from the national aviation authority on the basis of a standardised risk assessment or a specific scenario
Certified Category - in the case of high-risk operations, classical aviation rules will apply
On 31 December 2020, any operator of a drone which weighs less than 250g, but has a camera (other than a toy), must also be registered.
Brexit transition period ends
The Brexit transition period will end on 31 December 2020, with new rules both for businesses and citizens to come into effect from 1 January 2021.
The Government explains that you need to act now if you’re:
importing goods from the EU
exporting goods to the EU
moving goods to or from Northern Ireland
travelling to the EU
living and working in the EU
staying in the UK if you’re an EU citizen
You can check what you may need to do for you, your business or your family on the government website.
You will be asked a series of questions, including where you live, work and plan to go on holiday, in order to find the list of things you may need to act on first.


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Appeal to keep cancer treatment device in Southampton

An appeal to keep a ‘ life-saving ’ cancer-fighting machine in Southampton has raised enough to keep it in the city temporarily - but more is needed to secure its long term future .
The machine , which delivers Intra Operative Electron Beam Radiotherapy ( IOERT ) treats a range of cancers and was scheduled to go back to America in January .
But thanks to the generosity of donators who raised £50,000 , it will stay in Southampton University Hospital until June 2021 .
Due to the coronoavirus pandemic , Cancer charity PLANETS said it can not afford to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchase agreement so they are appealing to the public and over £4,000 of the campaign 's £250,000 target has been raised so far .
CEO of PLANETS , Layla Stephen said : `` The acts of generosity have been overwhelming and we want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us , no matter how large or small your donation .
“ The fact is though , with future fundraising looking uncertain because of the pandemic , our initial appeal for £250,000 has to go on .
`` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stayed at UHS for the remainder of its useful life – easily 10+ years.
” The machine administers high dose radiotherapy in just one sitting during surgery as opposed to conventional radiotherapy which is administered over six to seven weeks .
In Southampton the machine has been has mainly been used for bowel , pancreatic and head and neck cancers .
The team at UHS has found that the machine leads to a 50 % improved disease-free survival in advanced colorectal cancer and a 33 % improved overall survival with no significant increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ These machines are found all across the world and they are standard practice in America and Europe and yet in the UK we just have the one , which makes it even more imperative that we do all we can to make sure it stays here.
” Donations can be made here .

The machine, which delivers Intra Operative Electron Beam Radiotherapy (IOERT) treats a range of cancers and was scheduled to go back to America in January.
But thanks to the generosity of donators who raised £50,000, it will stay in Southampton University Hospital until June 2021.
Due to the coronoavirus pandemic, Cancer charity PLANETS said it cannot afford to keep up the £10,000 a month lease purchase agreement so they are appealing to the public and over £4,000 of the campaign's £250,000 target has been raised so far.
CEO of PLANETS, Layla Stephen said: "The acts of generosity have been overwhelming and we want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us, no matter how large or small your donation.
“The fact is though, with future fundraising looking uncertain because of the pandemic, our initial appeal for £250,000 has to go on. "This would help to ensure the IOERT machine stayed at UHS for the remainder of its useful life – easily 10+ years.”
The machine administers high dose radiotherapy in just one sitting during surgery as opposed to conventional radiotherapy which is administered over six to seven weeks.
In Southampton the machine has been has mainly been used for bowel, pancreatic and head and neck cancers.
The team at UHS has found that the machine leads to a 50% improved disease-free survival in advanced colorectal cancer and a 33% improved overall survival with no significant increase in complications.
Ms Stephen said: “These machines are found all across the world and they are standard practice in America and Europe and yet in the UK we just have the one, which makes it even more imperative that we do all we can to make sure it stays here.”
Donations can be made here.


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Man assaulted two two Southampton paramedics while on duty

A SOUTHAMPTON man who assaulted two paramedics has been handed a community order .
Christopher Neil Griffiths , 46 , @ @ @ @ @ on February 22 , while they were carrying out their job in the city .
@ @ @ @ @ Court , he pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating on an emergency @ @ @ @ @ Northam Road , Southampton , was handed a community order and ordered to pay £150 @ @ @ @ @ also ordered to pay court costs of £40 .

Christopher Neil Griffiths, 46, assaulted two paramedics in Southampton on February 22, while they were carrying out their job in the city.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court, he pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating on an emergency worker.
Griffifths, of Northam Road, Southampton, was handed a community order and ordered to pay £150 in compensation.
He was also ordered to pay court costs of £40.


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--5 Rivers is back in business

5 Rivers is back in business

IT ’ S a Saints supporting sports bar with food which often tops the Trip Advisor charts - and it ’ s back open for business !
Staff at Southampton ’ s 5 Rivers were delighted to reopen their doors this week following the second lockdown .
“ I ’ ve just been so excited to get back behind the bar , ” says Karen Gray , who runs the pub in Bevois Valley Road .
“ I ’ m lucky enough to have been furloughed again , but it gets very boring after a while , ” she laughed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lovely locals and the friendly atmosphere .
I ’ ve heard from so many people who can ’ t wait to come back !
” The sports bar and grill boasts 13 screens and has live sport playing pretty much constantly .
Previously a popular choice for fans heading for St Mary 's , staff at 5 Rivers are keen to start welcoming back the 2,000 fans who will be able to attend games from Sunday December 13 when high-flying Saints take on bottom of the table Sheffield United .
But , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few to be readmitted to see live football , seeing it just around the corner at a lively sports bar could be the next best thing .
`` We were absolutely packed for every Saints game when we reopened in the summer and football restarted , '' adds Karen .
`` Well as packed as we could be .
We 've got it all spaced out correctly but every single seat was taken and everyone had a great time .
`` We 're so looking forward to the buzz of match day again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bookings at busy times at the bar , which welcomes a healthy mix of locals , sports lovers , students and food fans .
There are no concerns here over substantial meals with the bar ’ s two chefs back to serving up a superb selection of traditional Indian mixed grills and sizzlers as well as curries , naans and rice , which went down a storm as lockdown takeaways .
The latest deal is a chicken , sheesh or paneer kebab in a basket with a pint for £8 .
5 Rivers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of 541 restaurants in Southampton , but it has topped the table on several occasions .
With a cavernous basement bar in addition to the main bar on road level , there ’ s plenty of space for everyone too .
If you can brave the chill , there ’ s even booths under shelter in the beer garden .
`` We 'll see how it goes , '' continues Karen .
`` It 's a daunting time , but we hope that people will help us and come in . ''

Staff at Southampton’s 5 Rivers were delighted to reopen their doors this week following the second lockdown.
“I’ve just been so excited to get back behind the bar,” says Karen Gray, who runs the pub in Bevois Valley Road.
“I’m lucky enough to have been furloughed again, but it gets very boring after a while,” she laughed.
“I’ve missed the lovely locals and the friendly atmosphere. I’ve heard from so many people who can’t wait to come back!”
The sports bar and grill boasts 13 screens and has live sport playing pretty much constantly.
Previously a popular choice for fans heading for St Mary's, staff at 5 Rivers are keen to start welcoming back the 2,000 fans who will be able to attend games from Sunday December 13 when high-flying Saints take on bottom of the table Sheffield United.
But, if you're not one of the chosen few to be readmitted to see live football, seeing it just around the corner at a lively sports bar could be the next best thing.
"We were absolutely packed for every Saints game when we reopened in the summer and football restarted," adds Karen. "Well as packed as we could be. We've got it all spaced out correctly but every single seat was taken and everyone had a great time.
"We're so looking forward to the buzz of match day again."
Staff will again be taking bookings at busy times at the bar, which welcomes a healthy mix of locals, sports lovers, students and food fans.
There are no concerns here over substantial meals with the bar’s two chefs back to serving up a superb selection of traditional Indian mixed grills and sizzlers as well as curries, naans and rice, which went down a storm as lockdown takeaways.
The latest deal is a chicken, sheesh or paneer kebab in a basket with a pint for £8.
5 Rivers currently sits number three on Trip Advisor out of 541 restaurants in Southampton, but it has topped the table on several occasions.
With a cavernous basement bar in addition to the main bar on road level, there’s plenty of space for everyone too.
If you can brave the chill, there’s even booths under shelter in the beer garden.
"We'll see how it goes," continues Karen. "It's a daunting time, but we hope that people will help us and come in."


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Netflix and BBC inspire the most popular baby names of 2020

In a year where people have been watching more TV than usual it seems popular shows on Netflix and the BBC have inspired the most popular names of 2020 .
As the year draws to a close BabyCentre have announced the top 100 names for boys and girls with thousands of parents sending their children ’ s names to the website .
Olivia , a name that has held top spot for the past four years has been replaced by Sophia while Muhammad remains the most popular name for boys .
It ’ s clear parents have been inspired by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during two national lockdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Tiger has seen a rise in popularity this year inspired by Netflix hit , Tiger King , unsurprisingly for fans of the show , there has also been a drop in how popularity for the names Joe and Carol , the feuding duo from the show .
BBC comedy Normal People , based on the book by Sally Rooney , has gained more fans this year and with it the name Connell made it into the top 100 boys names for the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series I May Destroy You , Arabella , has inspired parents this year climbing 30 places to number 57 .
The Last Dance was one of the biggest TV hits of 2020 .
The Netflix documentary followed NBA legend Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls teammates , with particular focus on his final season with the Bulls .
The miniseries may have inspired on of the biggest climbers in the boys names chart this year , climbing 28 places to 54 .
Here is a list of the top 20 names for boys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 can be found here .
Here is a list of the top 20 names for girls , a full list of the top 100 can be found here .
Kirstys and Jordan top the list of endangered names for girls .
Shauna and Shannon have also seen a drop in popularity .
For the boys , it seems Mitchell and Kieran could be on their way out as they top the list of the most endangered names for boys .
Fewer parents are opting for Ross , Brandon and Craig too .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ BabyCentre , said : `` A global pandemic has had us looking for ways to find optimism , reflected in a rise in positive and heroic names .
`` TV really showed its impact when the name Connell made an appearance for the first time after the Normal People hero , played by Paul Mescal , dominated TV chat , along with his chain .
`` And with staying in forcibly becoming the new going out we ’ ve all been turning to social channels to keep us feeling part of a community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Insta stars are having on us .
`` With tech acting as a lifeline for work , staying in touch with our loved ones and keeping us entertained it remains to be seen whether Zoom , Nintendo or Tik Tok will appear in next year ’ s list ! ''

As the year draws to a close BabyCentre have announced the top 100 names for boys and girls with thousands of parents sending their children’s names to the website.
Olivia, a name that has held top spot for the past four years has been replaced by Sophia while Muhammad remains the most popular name for boys.
It’s clear parents have been inspired by their favourite characters having watched more TV during two national lockdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tiger has seen a rise in popularity this year inspired by Netflix hit, Tiger King, unsurprisingly for fans of the show, there has also been a drop in how popularity for the names Joe and Carol, the feuding duo from the show.
BBC comedy Normal People, based on the book by Sally Rooney, has gained more fans this year and with it the name Connell made it into the top 100 boys names for the first time.
Heroin of highly-rated HBO and BBC series I May Destroy You, Arabella, has inspired parents this year climbing 30 places to number 57.
The Last Dance was one of the biggest TV hits of 2020. The Netflix documentary followed NBA legend Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls teammates, with particular focus on his final season with the Bulls.
The miniseries may have inspired on of the biggest climbers in the boys names chart this year, climbing 28 places to 54.
Most popular names for boys
Top 10 boys names according to BabyCentre. Picture: Canva
Here is a list of the top 20 names for boys, a full list of the top 100 can be found here.
1. Muhammad
2. Noah
3. Oliver
4. Arthur
5. Leo
6. Freddie
7. George
8. Theo
9. Charlie
10. Jack
11. Harry
12. Oscar
13. Ethan
14. Archie
15. Finley
16. Alfie
17. Joshua
18. Jacob
19. Thomas
20. Isaac
Most popular names for girls
Top 10 girls names according to BabyCentre. Picture: Canva
Here is a list of the top 20 names for girls, a full list of the top 100 can be found here.
1. Sophia
2. Olivia
3. Amelia
4. Lily
5. Isla
6. Ava
7. Mia
8. Aria
9. Freya
10. Isabella
11. Ella
12. Ivy
13. Emily
14. Grace
15. Isabelle
16. Rosie
17. Poppy
18. Evie
19. Charlotte
20. Hannah
Most endagered names
Kirstys and Jordan top the list of endangered names for girls. Shauna and Shannon have also seen a drop in popularity.
For the boys, it seems Mitchell and Kieran could be on their way out as they top the list of the most endangered names for boys. Fewer parents are opting for Ross, Brandon and Craig too.
Sarah Redshaw, UK Managing Editor for BabyCentre, said: "A global pandemic has had us looking for ways to find optimism, reflected in a rise in positive and heroic names.
"TV really showed its impact when the name Connell made an appearance for the first time after the Normal People hero, played by Paul Mescal, dominated TV chat, along with his chain.
"And with staying in forcibly becoming the new going out we’ve all been turning to social channels to keep us feeling part of a community, reflected in the increasing influence that Insta stars are having on us.
"With tech acting as a lifeline for work, staying in touch with our loved ones and keeping us entertained it remains to be seen whether Zoom, Nintendo or Tik Tok will appear in next year’s list!"


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Applications for carers to make decisions for vulnerable people take longer than legal time limit

HUNDREDS of applications to allow carers to make decisions for vulnerable people in Southampton take longer than the legal time limit to be processed .
Hospitals and care homes in Southampton must apply to Southampton City Council ( SCC ) for permission to make decisions for anyone thought to `` lack the mental capacity '' to make them for themselves .
This includes people with dementia or serious mental health problems .
There is a legal time limit of 21 days for standard applications to be processed .
NHS Digital data shows SCC dealt with 410 standard applications in 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six per cent ) were completed within 21 days .
But the council claims that they are doing `` all they can '' to ensure that the applications are responded to .
Care homes and hospitals can apply for authorisation up to 28 days in advance of when they plan to make decisions on behalf of a resident or patient .
If the decision needs to be made before the council can respond to a request for a standard authorisation , care homes and hospitals can use an urgent authorisation , which allows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's behalf for up to seven days .
This needs to be authorised by the council within that time .
Southampton City Council also dealt with 435 urgent applications in 2019-20 .
It took the council an average of 156 days to process urgent and standard requests – up from 85 days in the previous year .
The longest application took 1,821 days to complete .
A spokesperson from SCC said : `` We recognise that the delays in processing Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard ( DoLS ) applications is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country are also experiencing delays when processing these applications .
`` This is due to recent changes in the law – specifically the Cheshire West judgment 2014 - which means that a much greater number of individuals are subject to a deprivation of liberty assessment and will come under the protection of the DoLS procedure .
`` In Southampton , this has resulted in our applications for DoLS rise from 60 per year to approximately 1000 per year .
`` We assure residents we are doing all we can to ensure these applications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis of need and recent increased staffing into the team will have a positive impact on our ability to deliver outcomes for vulnerable people of the city .
`` We are also listening to and actioning the valued feedback from Carers , to support us to make informed decisions on behalf of the vulnerable people of Southampton . ''
Across England , 117,675 standard applications were dealt with , but only 24 per cent of them were processed within 21 days .
The average waiting time was 142 days , five fewer than @ @ @

Hospitals and care homes in Southampton must apply to Southampton City Council (SCC) for permission to make decisions for anyone thought to "lack the mental capacity" to make them for themselves.
This includes people with dementia or serious mental health problems.
There is a legal time limit of 21 days for standard applications to be processed.
NHS Digital data shows SCC dealt with 410 standard applications in 2019 to 2020, but only 25 (six per cent) were completed within 21 days.
But the council claims that they are doing "all they can" to ensure that the applications are responded to.
Care homes and hospitals can apply for authorisation up to 28 days in advance of when they plan to make decisions on behalf of a resident or patient.
If the decision needs to be made before the council can respond to a request for a standard authorisation, care homes and hospitals can use an urgent authorisation, which allows them to make decisions on the person's behalf for up to seven days.
This needs to be authorised by the council within that time.
Southampton City Council also dealt with 435 urgent applications in 2019-20.
It took the council an average of 156 days to process urgent and standard requests – up from 85 days in the previous year.
The longest application took 1,821 days to complete.
A spokesperson from SCC said: "We recognise that the delays in processing Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS) applications is an issue nationally and local authorities across the country are also experiencing delays when processing these applications.
"This is due to recent changes in the law – specifically the Cheshire West judgment 2014 - which means that a much greater number of individuals are subject to a deprivation of liberty assessment and will come under the protection of the DoLS procedure.
"In Southampton, this has resulted in our applications for DoLS rise from 60 per year to approximately 1000 per year.
"We assure residents we are doing all we can to ensure these applications are responded to and prioritised on the basis of need and recent increased staffing into the team will have a positive impact on our ability to deliver outcomes for vulnerable people of the city.
"We are also listening to and actioning the valued feedback from Carers, to support us to make informed decisions on behalf of the vulnerable people of Southampton."
Across England, 117,675 standard applications were dealt with, but only 24 per cent of them were processed within 21 days.
The average waiting time was 142 days, five fewer than in 2018-19.


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Pictures of Christmas lights in Southampton

IN PREVIOUS years , this was always the time when hundreds of excited families and friends would gather to watch @ @ @ @ @ stars switch on Southampton 's twinkling Christmas lights .
The city 's air would fill @ @ @ @ @ were treated to entertainment , festive stalls and bars for the special night .
To @ @ @ @ @ entertained , musicians would play , actors perform and presenters would provide a warm welcome @ @ @ @ @ often chill nights .
The pictures in the gallery above shows groups of people having @ @ @ @ @ in the city before social distancing was a thing .

The city's air would fill with festive cheer as crowds were treated to entertainment, festive stalls and bars for the special night.
To keep the flocks of families entertained, musicians would play, actors perform and presenters would provide a warm welcome - much needed on the often chill nights.
The pictures in the gallery above shows groups of people having fun at Christmas light switch-ons in the city before social distancing was a thing.


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Royal Mail scam could steal your bank details this Christmas

With coronavirus restrictions still inplace despite the relaxing of rules over the Christmas period , many of us will be relying on postal services to get cards and gifts to loved ones .
With more people sending their festive parcels early to make sure they arrive in time for Christmas day , fraudsters are primed to take advantage .
Targeting consumers with an increased demand for online shopping people risk seeing their bank account drained by fraudsters ahead of the festive season .
This is what you need to know .
What is the scam ?
The scam involves recipients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email that appears to be from Royal Mail .
The message states that there was an attempt to deliver a parcel made , and you are instructed to click a link in order to reschedule the delivery .
The link will then direct you to an authentic looking website , which asks for your full name , address , date of birth and mobile number .
Once you ’ ve completed this form , you ’ ll then be prompted to enter your card details , which the scammers can use to access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burns , from Hertfordshire Constabulary ’ s Serious Fraud and Cyber Unit , said , “ This scam is very convincing with Christmas a few weeks away and many people are shopping online and waiting for their orders to be delivered .
“ It ’ s important to check the details in the messages and make sure it is genuinely related to an item you have ordered .
Does the message use your name , rather than an email address ?
Does it mention the goods or company you have ordered items from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the link and contact the vendor directly via their website .
“ Please help us to raise awareness by talking about this with your friends and family , especially if they are vulnerable or elderly.
” Ray Walsh , Digital Privacy Expert at ProPrivacy , advised , “ Anybody in the UK that receives a text message purporting to be from a delivery service must remember that it could be a scam and that they should never follow any links contained in SMS messages or provide their information to the sender .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have not received it yet , contact the retailer or delivery service directly to rectify it and ignore any incoming messages that attempt to make you part with personal information .
“ Scammers use cleverly worded messages that employ urgency to trick their victims , so if you get a text message that tells you to act quickly to secure your parcel it is vital not to panic or you could end up having your data stolen.
” There are a number of ways that you can spot a scam or fake message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : • Checking the ‘ from ’ address - is it from a company or organisation , or from a random email address ?
It should be worth noting that scammers often change their names to make the emails look like they ’ re from a legitimate company , but it ’ s always worth checking • Is the greeting impersonal ?
Royal Mail says that fraudsters “ often use subjects or greetings that are impersonal and general ” • Is there poor spelling , grammar or presentation ?
While scammers are getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional , a more common thing to look out for it lack of consistency in the email , like different font styles or sizes , and mismatching logos If you ’ re unsure about the message you ’ ve received in any way , you should always err on the side of caution .
Reach out to the company that is supposedly trying to communicate with you in a way that is completely separate from the message .
Don ’ t use any phone numbers , email address or linked websites .
Instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a different number or email address , from its website for example .
The Royal Mail has been the target of scammers and fraudsters before , and as such , has compiled helpful advice about staying safe .
• Never send sensitive , personal information , security details or credit card numbers by email • Never click on a link in an email if you are unsure about it , especially if it asks for personal financial information , this might attempt to install malware on to your computer • Make sure you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account If you have received any suspicious emails or text messages claiming to be from Royal Mail , you can let the company know by contacting them here .
You can also report the scam to Action Fraud here .
For scams in or from Scotland , you should contact Police Scotland on the 101 telephone service .

With more people sending their festive parcels early to make sure they arrive in time for Christmas day, fraudsters are primed to take advantage.
Targeting consumers with an increased demand for online shopping people risk seeing their bank account drained by fraudsters ahead of the festive season.
This is what you need to know.
What is the scam?
The scam involves recipients receiving either a text message or an email that appears to be from Royal Mail.
The message states that there was an attempt to deliver a parcel made, and you are instructed to click a link in order to reschedule the delivery.
The link will then direct you to an authentic looking website, which asks for your full name, address, date of birth and mobile number.
Once you’ve completed this form, you’ll then be prompted to enter your card details, which the scammers can use to access your bank account.
‘Very convincing scam’
Detective Inspector Rob Burns, from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Serious Fraud and Cyber Unit, said, “This scam is very convincing with Christmas a few weeks away and many people are shopping online and waiting for their orders to be delivered.
“It’s important to check the details in the messages and make sure it is genuinely related to an item you have ordered. Does the message use your name, rather than an email address? Does it mention the goods or company you have ordered items from? If in doubt do not click the link and contact the vendor directly via their website.
“Please help us to raise awareness by talking about this with your friends and family, especially if they are vulnerable or elderly.”
Ray Walsh, Digital Privacy Expert at ProPrivacy, advised, “Anybody in the UK that receives a text message purporting to be from a delivery service must remember that it could be a scam and that they should never follow any links contained in SMS messages or provide their information to the sender.
“If you are expecting a parcel and have not received it yet, contact the retailer or delivery service directly to rectify it and ignore any incoming messages that attempt to make you part with personal information.
“Scammers use cleverly worded messages that employ urgency to trick their victims, so if you get a text message that tells you to act quickly to secure your parcel it is vital not to panic or you could end up having your data stolen.”
How to spot a scam
There are a number of ways that you can spot a scam or fake message. Things to look out for include:
Checking the ‘from’ address - is it from a company or organisation, or from a random email address? It should be worth noting that scammers often change their names to make the emails look like they’re from a legitimate company, but it’s always worth checking
Is the greeting impersonal? Royal Mail says that fraudsters “often use subjects or greetings that are impersonal and general”
Is there poor spelling, grammar or presentation? While scammers are getting better at making their messages look more professional, a more common thing to look out for it lack of consistency in the email, like different font styles or sizes, and mismatching logos
If you’re unsure about the message you’ve received in any way, you should always err on the side of caution.
Reach out to the company that is supposedly trying to communicate with you in a way that is completely separate from the message.
Don’t use any phone numbers, email address or linked websites. Instead, search for the company and use a different number or email address, from its website for example.
The Royal Mail has been the target of scammers and fraudsters before, and as such, has compiled helpful advice about staying safe.
Royal Mail says:
Never send sensitive, personal information, security details or credit card numbers by email
Never click on a link in an email if you are unsure about it, especially if it asks for personal financial information, this might attempt to install malware on to your computer
Make sure you have a spam filter on your email account
If you have received any suspicious emails or text messages claiming to be from Royal Mail, you can let the company know by contacting them here.
You can also report the scam to Action Fraud here.
For scams in or from Scotland, you should contact Police Scotland on the 101 telephone service.


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--A look at the lives depicted in the records of workhouses

WHEN the poet and hymn writer Isaac Watts penned the headline in 1715 he was living in considerable comfort in London , albeit surrounded by suffering .
But he must also have remembered the poor of Southampton , where he was born and educated at the Free Grammar School .
More than a hundred years later the poor , sick and elderly were still evident throughout the country , though new measures were in hand .
A new study has highlighted the value of existing records for local and family historians .
Speaking by Zoom to members of the Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Hampshire Field , Romsey historian Phoebe Merrick said : “ It is easy to be smug about the treatment of paupers under the workhouse system of the nineteenth century – and certainly there was much in the theory and practice that was reprehensible .
“ But it was a more equitable system than that which had preceded it , in that the cost of supporting the poor was spread onto a wider base than that of their immediate parish .
“ As the century proceeded , the roughest edges of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of professional nurses to care for the sick .
It is also apparent that by the last century , punishment and containment were gradually easing into what might be called a social work approach.
” “ That said , the shame and humiliation of going into the workhouse remained with those affected and the abolition of the system in 1948 was seen as a great improvement by many.
” Her talk focused on the consequences of the New Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 , especially in Romsey and surrounding parishes .
Parishes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a single workhouse .
The Romsey Union took over an existing building from Romsey Extra – the area outside the core of the town .
It still stands as a place of shelter alongside the Winchester road , near the Sun Arch .
The Act wanted all able-bodied people to have ‘ indoor relief ’ inside the workhouse , where conditions were harsh .
Although conditions in Romsey are not recorded , Phoebe said : “ On the whole conditions , particularly in the early days , were dire .
Those able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for example in the laundry , in the kitchen or in the gardens surrounding the house , or making clothes for wear in the house .
“ Many workhouse buildings were inadequately heated , and no provision for entertainment was made – no books , no toys for the children for example .
Food was dreary , so its provision did not attract those who ‘ should ’ support themselves.
” “ A balance had to be struck between allowing the poor to die of cold and starvation , or worse from communicable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the one hand , and not keeping them in a degree of comfort that is perceived to encourage idleness on the other.
” The Act also involved ‘ outdoor relief ’ ( i.e .
in the home ) , especially for the elderly and the ‘ impotent poor ’ .
In fact , outdoor relief in Romsey was much more prevalent than anticipated and vagrancy was rife .
In 1890 for the half-year to March there were 601 people in the workhouse , as well as other families numbering 286 receiving outdoor relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Of those receiving out-relief , the old formed the largest group .
Also relieved were people with permanent disability such as deafness or being crippled .
There were widows and abandoned wives with children to support .
Many of these people were long-term recipients .
Similar groupings are to be found in the workhouse itself.
” Workhouse records survive in the National Archives at Kew , which have been researched for Romsey by Colin Moretti .
Others are in the Hampshire Record Office , particularly monthly printed lists headed ‘ Out Door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the workhouse or in an asylum elsewhere .
A model study of such records available online has been carried out for the City of York Union by the Clements Hall Local History Group .
The Unions were run by a Board of Guardians with the support of a considerable staff – the Clerk , the Master and Matron of the Workhouse , an assistant matron , a chaplain , a medical officer , a porter , a cook , a barber , and a nurse .
Reducing the cost of relief was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largely dependent on the cost of bread , which between 1858 and 1880 varied for the usual 4 lb loaf between 3¾d and 6½d depending on the year and the parish .
Conditions of employment were less than ideal : “ An example of how the [ Romsey ] Guardians treated their employees is shown by the way in which they dealt with the porter .
In 1851 , he had been absent for 3 or 4 weeks due to illness and because his absence was not causing problems with 14 vagrants it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the summer and the man was given a fortnight ’ s notice .
By contrast the workhouse master who had been pestering the schoolmistress was allowed to resign.
” Individual Unions only wanted to help local people , which often sparked drawn-out arguments between , for example , Romsey Infra ( the town centre ) and Romsey Extra .
“ Settlement was based on birth , apprenticeship , payment or in the case of women , marriage but not widowhood , but people ’ s lives are messy and liability could lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case-law – before 1834 between parishes and afterwards between Unions.
” There were many who had high hopes of the 1834 Act , according to Phoebe , as expressed in the 1850s by Mr Joseph May , Chairman of the Romsey Board of Guardians : “ Formerly it was only under the protection of the Police that Guardians could attend their duties free from violence .
Since then , striving to destroy the innate principle of pauperism , the amount given as relief was at least 50 % less , and : ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the contrary , with the exception of isolated cases , the poor were happier , because dependent on their own exertions.
” It is an argument that goes on .
To find the talk , search YouTube with ‘ Phoebe Merrick ’ .
For more on Hampshire , visit : ww.hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk .

More than a hundred years later the poor, sick and elderly were still evident throughout the country, though new measures were in hand. A new study has highlighted the value of existing records for local and family historians.
Speaking by Zoom to members of the Hampshire Archives Trust and the Local History Section of the Hampshire Field, Romsey historian Phoebe Merrick said: “It is easy to be smug about the treatment of paupers under the workhouse system of the nineteenth century – and certainly there was much in the theory and practice that was reprehensible.
“But it was a more equitable system than that which had preceded it, in that the cost of supporting the poor was spread onto a wider base than that of their immediate parish.
“As the century proceeded, the roughest edges of the system were ameliorated, with the employment of professional nurses to care for the sick. It is also apparent that by the last century, punishment and containment were gradually easing into what might be called a social work approach.”
“That said, the shame and humiliation of going into the workhouse remained with those affected and the abolition of the system in 1948 was seen as a great improvement by many.”
Her talk focused on the consequences of the New Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, especially in Romsey and surrounding parishes. Parishes were grouped into Unions, each with a single workhouse. The Romsey Union took over an existing building from Romsey Extra – the area outside the core of the town. It still stands as a place of shelter alongside the Winchester road, near the Sun Arch.
The Act wanted all able-bodied people to have ‘indoor relief’ inside the workhouse, where conditions were harsh. Although conditions in Romsey are not recorded, Phoebe said: “On the whole conditions, particularly in the early days, were dire. Those able to work were required to do so – for example in the laundry, in the kitchen or in the gardens surrounding the house, or making clothes for wear in the house.
“Many workhouse buildings were inadequately heated, and no provision for entertainment was made – no books, no toys for the children for example. Food was dreary, so its provision did not attract those who ‘should’ support themselves.”
“A balance had to be struck between allowing the poor to die of cold and starvation, or worse from communicable diseases brought on by their poverty on the one hand, and not keeping them in a degree of comfort that is perceived to encourage idleness on the other.”
The Act also involved ‘outdoor relief’ (i.e. in the home), especially for the elderly and the ‘impotent poor’. In fact, outdoor relief in Romsey was much more prevalent than anticipated and vagrancy was rife. In 1890 for the half-year to March there were 601 people in the workhouse, as well as other families numbering 286 receiving outdoor relief and 480 vagrants.
Phoebe commented: “Of those receiving out-relief, the old formed the largest group. Also relieved were people with permanent disability such as deafness or being crippled. There were widows and abandoned wives with children to support. Many of these people were long-term recipients. Similar groupings are to be found in the workhouse itself.”
Workhouse records survive in the National Archives at Kew, which have been researched for Romsey by Colin Moretti. Others are in the Hampshire Record Office, particularly monthly printed lists headed ‘Out Door Relief’, which also show paupers in the workhouse or in an asylum elsewhere.
A model study of such records available online has been carried out for the City of York Union by the Clements Hall Local History Group.
The Unions were run by a Board of Guardians with the support of a considerable staff – the Clerk, the Master and Matron of the Workhouse, an assistant matron, a chaplain, a medical officer, a porter, a cook, a barber, and a nurse. Reducing the cost of relief was always a major aim, and was largely dependent on the cost of bread, which between 1858 and 1880 varied for the usual 4 lb loaf between 3¾d and 6½d depending on the year and the parish.
Conditions of employment were less than ideal: “An example of how the [Romsey] Guardians treated their employees is shown by the way in which they dealt with the porter. In 1851, he had been absent for 3 or 4 weeks due to illness and because his absence was not causing problems with 14 vagrants it was decided to dispense with the post for the summer and the man was given a fortnight’s notice. By contrast the workhouse master who had been pestering the schoolmistress was allowed to resign.”
Individual Unions only wanted to help local people, which often sparked drawn-out arguments between, for example, Romsey Infra (the town centre) and Romsey Extra. “Settlement was based on birth, apprenticeship, payment or in the case of women, marriage but not widowhood, but people’s lives are messy and liability could lead to considerable disputes and a body of case-law – before 1834 between parishes and afterwards between Unions.”
There were many who had high hopes of the 1834 Act, according to Phoebe, as expressed in the 1850s by Mr Joseph May, Chairman of the Romsey Board of Guardians: “Formerly it was only under the protection of the Police that Guardians could attend their duties free from violence. Since then, striving to destroy the innate principle of pauperism, the amount given as relief was at least 50% less, and: ‘Were the poor worse off?’ On the contrary, with the exception of isolated cases, the poor were happier, because dependent on their own exertions.”
It is an argument that goes on. To find the talk, search YouTube with ‘Phoebe Merrick’. For more on Hampshire, visit: ww.hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk.
barryshurlock@gmail.com


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--Man found dead at home after taking MDMA, inquest hears

AN INQUEST has been opened into the death of a New Forest man who died of after taking a class @ @ @ @ @ Lismore was discovered at his in home in Sheldrake Gardens , Hordle , Lymington , @ @ @ @ @ year .
Area coroner Jason Pegg said that the 36-year-old was found dead in his @ @ @ @ @ has been carried out and a cause of death has been given as the consequences @ @ @ @ @ Pegg adjourned the hearing for a full inquest to take place on August 18 , @ @ @

Patrick Joseph Lismore was discovered at his in home in Sheldrake Gardens, Hordle, Lymington, on February 2, this year.
Area coroner Jason Pegg said that the 36-year-old was found dead in his hallway.
A post mortem has been carried out and a cause of death has been given as the consequences of taking MDMA.
Mr Pegg adjourned the hearing for a full inquest to take place on August 18, next year.


thedailyecho--2020-12-04--'It's not fair': Anger from police boss as public sector pay freeze imposed

THE Government has come under scrutiny from a Hampshire police boss , who claims they are `` taking money from the people who have sacrificed the most '' .
Last month , Chancellor Rishi Sunak imposed a pay freeze on at least 1.3 million public sector workers , but said that frontline NHS staff and lower paid workers will be receiving pay rises .
The Chancellor has been met with fury from Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoë Wakefield , who said police officers in the count are `` exhausted '' .
Although those earning less than £24,000 will receive a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement comes on the back of years of austerity pay freezes .
The Police Federation of England and Wales ( PFEW ) said the move puts police pay around 18 per cent below where it should be .
Zoë Wakefield said : “ Does the Chancellor realise how much of a pay cut we have had during the austerity years and how much our members have had to put up with and face during the pandemic ?
“ The amount of officers who have self-isolated away from their families because they ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t want to risk taking the infection home to , they ’ ve made lots of personal sacrifices and they ’ ve continued to work throughout the whole pandemic .
That just seems to have been completely ignored and forgotten .
“ A lot of our young in service members are on a very low wage and some of them are now wondering whether or not they ’ re going to be able to continue as a police officer , because they were counting on their pay to gradually go up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be able to stay .
“ We understand that the country is in this financial crisis and they need to find some money from somewhere else , but taking it from the people that have sacrificed the most and been at the most risk during the pandemic , in my opinion , isn ’ t the right place to target.
” Zoë added that police officers were aware that they had kept their jobs in a year where many others had lost theirs , but officers were now exhausted .
She added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year that we had a fair pay rise and for us to then not face any future pay rises now for however long , it just isn ’ t fair .
“ We will be expected to continue to go out and put ourselves at risk .
You only have to look at what ’ s happened to the likes of Andrew Harper and Matt Ratana to see what a dangerous job it is .
I don ’ t think we ’ re fairly paid for the risk that we face .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but officers are exhausted .
Officers don ’ t want to work any more overtime now because they would prefer the time at home with their families .
They just want to be fairly paid to work their core hours .
”

Last month, Chancellor Rishi Sunak imposed a pay freeze on at least 1.3 million public sector workers, but said that frontline NHS staff and lower paid workers will be receiving pay rises.
The Chancellor has been met with fury from Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoë Wakefield, who said police officers in the count are "exhausted".
Although those earning less than £24,000 will receive a rise of at least £250, the announcement comes on the back of years of austerity pay freezes.
The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) said the move puts police pay around 18 per cent below where it should be.
Zoë Wakefield said: “Does the Chancellor realise how much of a pay cut we have had during the austerity years and how much our members have had to put up with and face during the pandemic?
“The amount of officers who have self-isolated away from their families because they’ve got vulnerable members at home that they didn’t want to risk taking the infection home to, they’ve made lots of personal sacrifices and they’ve continued to work throughout the whole pandemic. That just seems to have been completely ignored and forgotten.
“A lot of our young in service members are on a very low wage and some of them are now wondering whether or not they’re going to be able to continue as a police officer, because they were counting on their pay to gradually go up. They’re questioning whether they will be able to stay.
“We understand that the country is in this financial crisis and they need to find some money from somewhere else, but taking it from the people that have sacrificed the most and been at the most risk during the pandemic, in my opinion, isn’t the right place to target.”
Zoë added that police officers were aware that they had kept their jobs in a year where many others had lost theirs, but officers were now exhausted.
She added: “This year was the first year that we had a fair pay rise and for us to then not face any future pay rises now for however long, it just isn’t fair.
“We will be expected to continue to go out and put ourselves at risk. You only have to look at what’s happened to the likes of Andrew Harper and Matt Ratana to see what a dangerous job it is. I don’t think we’re fairly paid for the risk that we face.
“Yes, some officers have earned overtime, but officers are exhausted. Officers don’t want to work any more overtime now because they would prefer the time at home with their families. They just want to be fairly paid to work their core hours.”