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Complimentary copy
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Southampton Airport Magazine
Winter 2014
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WELCOME
CONTENTS
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s we move into the cooler months, our thoughts are turning to all
things winter – roaring fires at countryside retreats, Christmas
Markets filled with the scent of gingerbread and glühwein, romantic
city breaks and bracing walks along the coast. In this issue of Breeze
you can read about our destinations where you can do all of these things and more.
Inside you can discover the surprising weekend destination of Aberdeenshire,
learn what there is to do in Paris in the winter, find out what Geneva has to offer
both city-breakers and skiers and explore the country around Hamburg.
We’d like to thank the thousands of passengers that travelled with us this summer,
making it our busiest July and August since 2007. You can read more about this on
page 4. And as always, if someone at Southampton Airport has made your journey
extra special this summer, you can nominate them for a Breeze Through Award.
See page 7 for details.
Happy travelling,
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Airport News
8
Special Feature Aberdeen
10 Travel destination guide
11 Destination flight map
12 Deals & Special Offers
14
Destination
Bergerac
18 Business Focus
21
Dave Lees,
Managing Director, Southampton Airport
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Destination
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25 What's on at our destinations
26 Cruising News
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Destination Reasons to go to...
Hamburg
Destination
Paris
37 Out & About Film locations in Hampshire
38 What’s on across Hampshire
40 Community News
42 Competition Win a ski holiday for two
WINTER 2014 SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT 3
AIRPORT NEWS
AIRPORTNEWS
BUMPER SUMMER FOR
SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT
Southampton Airport
has just experienced its
busiest summer in seven
years. An impressive
192,353 passengers
travelled through the
airport in July 2014; a
1.9% increase on July
last year and the largest
number since 2007.
There were more than
200,000 passengers
through the doors in
August, the highest
number in a single
month since August 2007
and representing a 3%
increase in passengers
over 2013. The route
with the largest
growth, year on year,
was Guernsey with an
increase of 53% more
passengers in August.
Jan Halliday, Director
of Marketing &
Communications, said:
“It’s great to see so many
people heading off on
their summer breaks
from Southampton
Airport. Passenger
numbers this July and
August have been
similar to pre-recession
levels, with many people
taking advantage of the
range of flights available
from their local airport.”
Read more about the
beautiful and varied
destinations which
you can fly to from
Southampton Airport at
www.southamptonairport.
com/destinations
PAVILION ON THE PARK OPENS
NEW ACTIVITY BUILDING
L-R: Mayor of Eastleigh, Southampton Airport’s Jan Halliday and Daisy Robinson from Pavilion on the Park
4 SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT WINTER 2014
Eastleigh’s Pavilion on the Park, which was awarded
a special grant from the Southampton Airport Big
Idea Community Fund, has opened a new outdoor
activity building. The 4all Hangar provides storage for
specialist cycles and a focal point for developing work
skills, independent living skills and recreation & leisure
experiences.
The new facilities are designed to encourage
adventurous, challenging and inspiring activities,
engage families in sustainable living and provide
facilities to help those with challenging lives integrate
with the community. The 4all Hangar was opened by
The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Eastleigh,
Councillor Tony Noyce.
Jim Vaughan, Chairman of the Eastleigh Youth Trust
and The Pavilion on the Park said: “We now have
access directly onto the park for cycling which will
enable cyclists with disabilities to enjoy the expansive
and beautiful parkland. With the new 4allHangar we
can access our fleet of adapted cycles with ease, it will
be easier to care for them, clean them and maintain
them, and overall they will have a longer life span. This
enables even more children, young people and adults
with disabilities to access and enjoy inclusive cycling.”
AIRPORT NEWS
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SOUTHAMPTON
AIRPORT CELEBRATES
LAUNCH OF SKI SEASON
BLUE ISLANDS INCREASE
GUERNSEY FLIGHTS
Channel Islands airline, Blue Islands,
has increased the number of flights
between Southampton and Guernsey,
to up to eight per day. The move is
in response to passenger demand, as
more Guernsey residents are choosing
to fly to Southampton as their
preferred route in to central London,
together with a growth in both
leisure and business visitors flying to
Guernsey from Southampton.
This fourth return flight brings a
further 40,000 seats to the market
bringing Blue Islands’ total capacity
to 170,000 and follows the significant
investment in December last year
when Blue Islands launched its first
66-seat ATR 72 aircraft, dedicated to
its Guernsey to Southampton service
and a 280% increase in total capacity.
Rob Veron, Blue Islands Managing
Director said “The additional flights
on our Guernsey to Southampton
service comes as Islanders are
increasingly choosing Southampton
as their route to the UK, for both the
south coast and for a cost-effective
and hassle-free connection to central
London with our special train fares.
What’s more there has also been a
sharp increase in inbound passenger
numbers as holidaymakers discover
our beautiful island of Guernsey.”
The extra Blue Islands flights
come as the preference to fly to
Southampton grows, while passenger
numbers for Gatwick continue
to decline. In May, 5,104 fewer
passengers used services between
Guernsey and Gatwick, a drop of 16%
from May 2013, whereas Southampton
services enjoyed a 44% year on year
increase with 5,276 extra passengers.
Flights are available to book from
now. For more information about
Southampton Airport visit www.
southamptonairport.com/airlines.
Passengers were treated to a special event to mark
the launch of the 2014/15 ski season in September.
Those travelling through the terminal were invited
to pose for selfies in the snowy photo booth, take
away goodie bags, find out about the extensive
ski holidays available from the airport and chat to
experts about ski equipment and technique. Teams
from Inghams, the Alpine Snowsports Centre and
Skiplex were on hand. Passengers also had the
chance to win a ski holiday for two and sample a
taste of Jägermeister from World Duty Free.
Jan Halliday, Director of Marketing &
Communications, said “Following our busiest ever
ski season last year, we’ve launched this season’s
winter holiday programme in style, reminding
people of the broad range of holiday options
available from Southampton Airport to the Alps
and Pyrenees”
For more information about ski breaks from
Southampton Airport visit
www.southamptonairport.com/ski
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BREEZE THROUGH
AWARDS
At Southampton Airport we pride ourselves on helping make our
passengers’ journeys as easy as possible. Our Breeze Through
awards recognise and reward those staff who go the extra mile.
June 2014:
Chris Hoff & Shirley Cuppelditch
(Swissport)
In June, a passenger presented
himself at Border Control with
no passport, and it appeared that
the passenger had disposed of it
in the aircraft toilet. Chris Hoff
(Ramp Supervisor) and Shirley
Cuppelditch (Ramp Leading
Hand), from Swissport, emptied
Chris and
Dave Lees Shirley with
the toilet cart to see if they could
find the passport. They managed
to fish out most of the photo page which
was then passed on to Special Branch. Chris and Shirley
certainly went above and beyond their
jobs to assist Special Branch and Border
Force to identify the passenger!
SOUTHAMPTON
AIRPORT SCORES
HIGHLY IN
WHICH? UK
AIRPORTS SURVEY
Southampton Airport has
received a Which? Recommended
Provider accolade in the consumer
champion’s latest UK airports
survey. The survey found that
smaller airports are, on average,
providing a better experience than
larger ones and Southampton made
it into the top six airports in the UK.
Over 7,000 Which? members
were asked to complete the survey
about their experiences of flying
from and to an airport in the UK.
Southampton Airport achieved a
full five star rating in seven of the
ten categories, including baggage
reclaim and distance to boarding
gate – common frustrations for UK
travellers.
Neil Garwood, Head of
Customer Service, said “We
aim to deliver a ‘Breeze
Through’ experience here at
Southampton Airport which
is fast, easy and friendly.
Customers who use the
airport often highlight what
a difference and delight it
is to travel through here
compared to the larger
airports, where the journey
involves queues, long
walks and overwhelming
volumes of passengers. We
are delighted to have been
scored so highly by Which?
members.”
July 2014:
John Sheldrake
(Balfour Beatty)
John was nominated for an
occasion where he was seen
helping an elderly lady from
the car park to the terminal
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man to rely on.
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AIRPORT SPECIAL FEATURE
S
ituated on the east
coast of Scotland,
you may have heard
about Aberdeen as
the Energy Capital of
Europe. Certainly, when you fly
into Aberdeen Airport, there’s evidence of the North Sea oil and gas
industry everywhere – including
tankers anchored out in the ocean
and an abundance of helicopters
landing and taking off.
But it’s not all about business. Fast becoming ‘Scotland’s
weekend city’, savvy travellers
are realising that weekend stays in
Aberdeen can represent excellent
value once the workers and business trippers have gone home.
The investment in the city is huge
– new hotels are being constructed
all around, a new conference
centre is being built and future
harbour developments will soon
see cruise ships arriving. So what
is there for the weekend visitor?
Crathes Castle Estate
Travelling with Eastern Airways,
we left at 4pm on a Friday afternoon and explored.
Gateway to Aberdeenshire
Hire a car and Aberdeenshire
is your oyster. The wider region
has so much to offer that you’ll
want to stay longer than a couple
of days. There are around 300
castles in the city and Shire alone,
not to mention rolling hills, miles
of fields, rugged countryside and
salmon-rich rivers. Whether you
want to put on your walking boots
and explore, or retreat to a country
house and enjoy local delicacies by
the fireplace, you can do it all here.
It was out in the Shire that we
found the Glen Garioch (pronounced ‘Glen Geery’) distillery in
the market town of Oldmeldrum.
It’s Scotland’s most easterly distillery and produces hearty Highland
malts. Let me be honest here;
I knew very little about whisky be-
fore my visit and found it hard to
taste anything other than, well…
whisky. The distillery was built
in 1797 from local granite, when
two brothers set out to make beer
and whisky. They soon discovered
which was more profitable and
Glen Garioch now produces 1,600
litres of new spirit every day;
produced in small batches by a
team of just six distillers. The tour
was fascinating and I may even
be converted after sampling a wee
dram – and being shown how to
taste it properly by Glen Garioch’s
expert team.
If whisky is your thing, there
are a number of trails that you
can follow across the north of
Scotland. Or why not attend one
of the many whisky festivals in
the region? And if you’re willing
to travel a little further, the nearby
whisky region of Speyside is home
to a hotel bar stocked with over
1,000 whiskies (overnight stay
recommended!).
Also in the town of Oldmeldrum
is the stunning Meldrum House,
where we stopped for lunch. The
friendly team were clearly elated
after just winning AA Hotel of the
Year in Scotland and it’s very well
deserved. The manor was built in
1236 and is furnished in a warm
country house style – complete
with a Whisky Cave. If you’re
simply stopping for something
to eat you can dine in the a la
carte restaurant, or the lounge for
more casual bites and afternoon
tea. Golfers will love the hotel’s
7,000-yard parkland course and
you can book a break to include
other world-class courses during
your stay, while residing in one of
Meldrum’s 4 Gold Star characterful bedrooms or suites.
On the subject of golf, no feature
on Aberdeenshire would be
complete without a mention of
Trump International Golf Links,
Scotland. The challenging course,
designed by veteran designer
Martin Hawtree, has a backdrop
of rugged coastline and is set
among ancient, grass-spiked sand
dunes. The tranquil atmosphere
here was a surprise; with around
100 golfers playing the same time,
it felt satisfyingly private. You
can also stay here at MacLeod
House & Lodge – Trump’s very
own Scottish Baronial mansion.
Furnished by the man himself, no
expense has been spared – expect
Swarovski chandeliers in the
dining room and silk bedspreads,
Bose sound systems and 48 inch
TVs in each bedroom.
With only enough time to visit
one of the Shire’s 300 castles, we
choose Crathes Castle – a beautiful
16th century fortified family home
Southampton Airport’s Louise Neville
spends a weekend in Aberdeen
and one of the National Trust
for Scotland’s properties.
Tour the tower house to see
the original painted ceilings,
hear tales of ghosts, find out
how intruders were foiled
and admire the curios and
period furniture. The estate
is something to behold, with
some of the finest gardens
in Scotland and waymarked
trails to explore.
The more active may wish
to have a treetop adventure
at Go Ape, within the castle’s
grounds.
City life
If you’d rather leave the
driving behind for a weekend,
you can do plenty on foot
in Aberdeen city centre. On
every turn there’s stunning architecture; the striking granite
churches, libraries, town halls,
civic buildings and universities make the city a pleasure
around which to wander. The
shopping is superb and there
are a number of attractions in
walking distance. We stayed
in the perfectly placed Thistle
Aberdeen City Centre, also
known as The Caledonian and
hit the streets.
Old Aberdeen is a particular treat. With its cobbled
streets and iconic buildings,
it’s home to one of Scotland’s
oldest universities (founded
in 1495). Take a walk to see
Kings College Chapel and its
eye-catching Crown Tower.
Even the newer buildings
in the campus have been
built to complement the
originals down to the gables,
Gothic-style decorations and
masonry.
Head to the village of Footdee (known locally as ‘Fittie’)
and explore this quirky gem.
Right on the harbour’s edge,
this fishing village has roots
back to medieval times. The
doors to all the houses point
inwards to protect them from
the North Sea winds but
folklore also suggests that this
is also to ward off evil spirits
and the witches that caused
shipwrecks. From here you
can step on to the beach and
explore.
I must admit, I didn’t expect
Aberdeen to have a beach, let
alone 23 miles of golden, uninterrupted sand. It’s popular
with surfers, kayakers, cyclists,
walkers and kite buggy riders
but with so much space, it still
feels uncrowded and unspoilt.
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away the cobwebs here.
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stretches across the city for a
mile and around here you’ll
find lively bars, nightclubs
and decent restaurants – some
of which have been converted
from beautiful churches and
civic buildings. We found
dining in Aberdeen a delight
and incredible value. Our first
evening meal was at Fusion
Bar + Bistro, a modern restaurant offering contemporary
dining and champagne bar. I
sampled some excellent wood
pigeon, followed by wild
mountain hare, deliciously
paired with seasonal veg
and quirky twists. Moonfish
Café also came highly
recommended and didn’t
disappoint. In the Merchant
Quarter of the city, it overlooks the 12th century St
Nicholas Church. The
promise of an extensive gin
list brought us in but the
imaginative dishes, with
swatches of flavour, were
divine and the service was
impeccable too.
Refreshed, we returned to
Southampton in time to relax
on Sunday evening – eyes
opened and eagerly planning
our next visit.
Meldrum House
Kings College Chapel
Glen Garioch
Main picture: Trump International
Golf Links, by Brian Morgan, courtesy
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Famed for its gastronomy and wine production and located in
one of the most stunning areas of outstanding beauty in Europe,
Bergerac is rural France at its best. Words by Catherine Collins
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his region offers some of the finest
wines in the Bordeaux area and after
you’ve had your fill of gourmet
restaurants and local produce, you can
wander through the charming old town and
harbour, visit its interesting museums and
see the statue of its most famous resident –
the big-nosed Cyrano de Bergerac.
The area enjoys a temperate climate,
which makes it possible to take advantage
of open-air activities and discover its
natural and cultural riches all year round
and autumn is a season of numerous
flavours and smells, with mushrooms
growing in the undergrowth and the
harvest of sun-filled grapes.
It provides a fairyland of colours, with
trees that adorn themselves with yellow
and orange-tinted foliage.
Above: The rolling vineyards. Right: Saint Jacques church.
Bergerac is a city rich in pageantry – the
English ruled Aquitaine for 300 years in
the Middle Ages, and among the many
architectural relics bequeathed to it, the
Bergerac countryside can pride itself in
housing some truly authentic treasures
– bastides [fortified towns], fortresses,
churches and abbeys that have defied
time.
Bergerac’s heritage has been carefully
preserved and the renovated old town
has been restored to its former beauty
with great attention to architectural style.
Many relaxing hours can be lost simply
strolling its streets and shady squares,
while admiring the museums and restored
buildings.
The heart of the old town centres around
Place Pelissiere and is bordered with
delightful timber-frame houses, and always
full of flowers.
Peyrarède House, built in 1604, is home
to the Tobacco Museum – in which, unlike
in all the other museums, no smoking is
allowed – and tells the story of the social
and cultural history of tobacco and of
civilisations through the ages. In a brick
and timber frame house on the Place de
la Myrpe, the Wine and River Transport
Museum retraces the tale of a onceflourishing river trade and Bergerac’s river
heritage, and of the evolution of wine and
the vineyard.
Nestled on the northern bank of the
Dordogne River in Périgord, South-West
France, this picturesque city is steeped in
history – a commune grown from a castle.
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Above: Bridge over the Dordogne River in Bergerac. Below right: Old houses and fois gras shop.
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ochre, the magnificent buildings
and half-timbered houses, which
virtually glow in the evening
sunlight, invite you to join them
on an amazing and enthralling
journey to discover their truly
exceptional heritage
In the 14th century – during
the Hundred Years War – the
city was home to the Battle of
Bergerac, during which time
many of the churches and
convents were burned to the
ground.
But the lush green fields,
wooded hillsides and gentle
winding rivers that surround
it still manage to provide the
perfect background to Bergerac’s
historic quarter and the medieval
cobbled streets that line the old
town.
At the lower end of Place
Pelissiere is a fountain where
locals once did their washing. It
is a superb spot to stop and have
lunch and all around the square
are lots of restaurants and openair cafes, where you can pass
a pleasant hour or two people
watching before taking a stroll
along the banks of the Dordogne
River.
The Dordogne winds its way
through Bergerac and is one
of the most beautiful rivers in
France.
Once of enormous importance
to the region’s economy, it
now plays a vital role in local
tourism and river cruises take
visitors on a trip through time,
floating past vineyards, walnut
groves and medieval fortresses
whilst recounting the history of
Cyrano’s city, the hectic life of
DESTINATION BERGERAC
the bargemen and the natural
reserve – home to herons, kites,
kingfishers, coypus and turtles.
If you venture outside the
city, the beautiful Chateaux de
Lanquais – a castle attached
to a Renaissance palace – is
well worth a visit. Built by the
same Italian craftsmen who
worked on the Louvre in Paris,
it boasts beautiful sculpted stone
chimneys dating from the 17th
century and has been classed as a
historic monument since 1942.
Filled with flourishing French
charm and far from simply being
a pretty picture town, Bergerac
lives and prospers thanks to its
thriving markets, antique fairs
and pedestrian walkways. The
legendary local gastronomy and
world renowned regional wines
certainly add a little something
special to this spectacular city.
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EASTERN AIRWAYS
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Eastern Airways has added extra capacity to its Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford and Aberdeen routes with the
introduction of a jet aircraft offering over 600 additional seats
a month. The airport fire service marked the occasion greeting
the arriving aircraft with a water arch.
A 37-seater Embraer 135 regional jet now operates daily on
selected peak services to both Leeds Bradford and Aberdeen,
and new convenient timings also start today on the service
enabling business commuters to arrive in Leeds Bradford in
45 minutes by 8.35am and Aberdeen in 1 hour 55 minutes by
9.45am.
The UK airline is Europe’s leading providing of fixed wing air
services for the oil and gas industry and has just been awarded
the European Regional Airline of the Year gold award 2014/15
by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA). It is
firmly committed to enhancing its business-focused timings
and providing south coast business travellers and offshore
workers with greater flexibility.
Weekday flights to Leeds Bradford from Southampton will
see new 7.50am, 4.30pm and 6.30pm departures arriving
in Yorkshire at 8.35am, 5.45pm and 7.15pm respectively.
Services leave Leeds Bradford at 6.40am, 10.35am and
5.15pm, landing at Southampton at 7.25am, 11.45am and 6pm
respectively. Sunday services leave Southampton at 7.15pm
and depart Leeds Bradford at 5.55pm.
Flights to Aberdeen on weekdays will depart Southampton at
7.50am and 4.30pm arriving at 9.45am and 7.20pm respectively. Services take off from Aberdeen at 8.45am and 4.10pm,
arriving in Southampton at 11.45am and 6pm respectively.
Sunday flights depart Southampton at 7.15pm and leave Aberdeen at 4.45pm.
Kay Ryan, Eastern Airways’ commercial director, said: “The
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enables us to offer additional capacity to the two busy regional
centres of Leeds and Aberdeen. It also allows us to offer business commuters and offshore industry personnel new enhanced
timings to suit their needs.”
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DESTINATION GENEVA
Lake Geneva and Jet d’Eau
With a backdrop of the Alps and set on the banks of Lake Geneva,
Catherine Collins finds out it really is a stunning city to visit
DESTINATION GENEVA
G
eneva really is one
of the world’s most
stunning locations for a
city. Surrounded by the vast mountain ranges
of the French Alps, which dominate the
skyline and are one of the first things you see
when coming in to land, Geneva straddles the
River Rhône at the south-western end of Lake
Geneva, one of the largest freshwater lakes in
Europe.
Described as the smallest of big cities,
Geneva is cosmopolitan and compact. The
city of peace – home to the United Nations,
the World Health Organisation and the Red
Cross.
Geneva has a rich and colourful past of
religious turmoil and revolution, and a
sprinkling of fascinating museums and grand
monuments capture the vibrant history of the
city.
Geneva’s Old Town is now classed as
a national heritage site and various bars,
cafés and antique shops line its winding
cobbled streets, narrow passages and hidden
courtyards, making it the perfect place to stop
for a bite to eat.
St. Peter’s Cathedral is close by and if you
climb the 157 steps of its main tower, you are
guaranteed a superb view of the lake with its
famous fountain, Jet d’Eau.
The 140m-tall fountain shoots up water
with incredible force to create the sky-high
majestic plume, much of which sprays on the
spectators below.
The air is so clean that simply breathing
feels like a detox.
The award-winning Museum of the
Reformation tells how John Calvin and
Martin Luther, key leaders of the Protestant
Reformation, challenged the power of the
Catholic Church with consequences that
still echo today. The atmospherically bare
interior still houses the preacher’s flat-backed
chair.
The 330ft-long Reformer’s Wall – built into
the old city nearly a century ago to mark the
400th anniversary of Calvin’s birth – honours
the key role Geneva played in the religious
turmoil of 16th-century Europe. It also depicts
other prominent Protestant leaders, including
Scottish-born John Knox, who translated the
Bible into English and lived in Geneva in the
1550s, and Oliver Cromwell.
For a change of pace take a tranquil cruise
on the lake or relax in one of Geneva’s
waterfront parks.
The art of Swiss clock-making also has its
roots in this restless era. French Huguenots
brought their skills to Geneva and you can
see the results at the Patek Phillippe Museum,
which provides an aesthetic experience
reminding you that before clocks and watches
were precise time-keepers, they were objects
of beauty and playthings of the wealthy.
The museum has hundreds of these pieces
in a dazzling display set with jewels and
decorated with exquisite enamel work, and
miniature portraits.
Geneva is a chocolate lover’s paradise, with
dozens of shops providing a scrumptious
selection of Swiss morsels from truffles to
chocolate stuffed pastries and fruits. Perfect
for those of us with a sweet tooth.
But, every year thousands of visitors pass
through Geneva and head straight to the
mountains. And who can blame them?
Geneva is a gateway to the Alps.
The sheer number of ski resorts near the
Pictures courtesy of Geneve Tourisme, Olivier M and Louise Neville
airport make it one of the busiest ski airports
come snow time. So dust off those salopettes
and see what the slopes have to offer.
Less than an hour’s drive away lies the
picturesque village of Le Grand Bornand,
a lively all-year-round resort that enchants
many who ski here, ensuring they return for
years to come.
The skiing is based around all sides of
Mont Lachat, rising up from the centre of the
village – it’s included on the same ski pass as
popular French resort, La Clusaz – making a
total ski area of 220km.
Popular for short breaks, due to its
proximity, and an excellent resort for
beginners and intermediates, along with
more challenging terrain for the advanced
skier, with the potential for good off-piste
and extreme skiing.
Le Grand Bornand has one of the most
skilful piste grooming and artificial snow
management teams in the Alps, they keep
runs in exceptional condition – even during
periods without fresh snowfall.
The village provides a wonderful place
to spend a few days enjoying the ambience
of the sights and traditions, and there
are lots of activities that you can enjoy if
you are not skiing, including snow-shoe
walking through the mountains, crosscountry skiing and ice-skating.
Or if you are feeling really brave, you
can paraglide off the tops of the snowy
peaks.
A good way to explore the resort
is by cable car, or maybe take in the
spectacular snowy sights from a horse
drawn carriage before going for a swim,
or pamper session in the well-being
centres, which offer saunas, hammams
and massages.
The village markets are fantastic and
crammed full of local produce that must be
sampled, including saucisson, cheese and
breads.
This family friendly resort is full of
charm, with a good selection of mountain
restaurants, bars and cafes and a lively, but
not overwhelming, après-ski.
Overall, Geneva has a lot to offer and it’s
easy to see why so many people choose to
return year after year.
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AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL
November 27 2014 - January 18 2015
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This winter, Amsterdam will light
up
Light Festival. The city will be compl once again during Amsterdam
emented by light sculptures,
projections and installations by contem
porary (inter)national artists.
The boat route, Water Colors, will
take visitors past artworks along
Amsterdam’s canals and the Amste
l.
winds through the city centre. Durin The walking route, Illuminade,
central role in the city as museums g the festival, light will play a
and
related activities, introducing visitor institutions organise lights to innovations in light art.
ALDERNEY 69TH HOMECOMING
DAY
December 15 2014
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To mark Homecoming Day, Aldern
ey will be hosting several events
to
celebrate and remember.
The day which is a public holiday
in Alderney will commemorate the
return to Alderney of the first group
War, following the mass evacuation of Islanders after Second World
of
Islands, just about everyone left Aldern1940. Unlike the other Channel
ey when ships arrived offering
help, thus allowing the Nazis to do
as they wished with the island.
On Hitler’s personal instructions
it was turned into a land battleship,
a key bulwark of the Atlantic Wall.
Four concentration camps (the
only ones ever built on British soil)
housed thousands of slave labour
ers from all over Europe (including
the Channel Islands) who, in conditions of appalling deprivation,
converted the island’s picturesque
Victorian forts into a Speer-inspire
d nightmare.
SALZBURG CHRISTMAS MARKET
November 20 - December 26
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It’s very Christmassy in Salzburg.
The tradition and ambience of
Salzburg’s Christmas market make
an
Christmas season. Every year visitor ideal setting to start off the
s
of Cathedral Square, the traditional are enchanted by the charm
booths, the strings of light and
the quality of the diversified items
on
the magic this year: from traditional sale. Come and enjoy some of
handicrafts, fine baked goods,
aromatic tree ornaments and variou
s
season. Salzburg’s Christmas marke objet d’art for the Christmas
t is a feast for all the senses: the
delicious scent of mulled wine wafts
around booths adorned with
precious, decorative, old and new
items.
For more information visit: www.c
hristkindlmarkt.co.at
INNSBRUCK NEW YEAR’S EVE IN
THE MOUNTAINS
December 30 and 31
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Each year Innsbruck plays host to
a legendary New Year’s Eve party.
The party starts on December 30
with a party for the children with
heaps of fun attractions and play
stations will be set up across the
entire Old Town. To top it all off there
will be a fire show at Marktplatz
Square at 5pm.
Then the real New Year’s celebra
tions take place on December 31
from
9pm-1.30am in the Inner City and
the Old Town.Vibrant live music,
culinary delights and a colourful
show programme over several
stages promise to enchant visitor
s to Innsbruck’s Old Town and inner
city.
EDINGBURGH HOGMANAY
December 30 2014 - January 1 2015
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There is no New Year’s Party like
the Scottish Party. This year’s annual Hogmanay celebrations take
place in Edinburgh over three days
starting with a spectacular torchli
ght
December 30. New Year’s Eve itself procession through the city on
sees the city host a street party,
candlelight concert and the renow
ned concert in the gardens who this
year is headlined by pop star Lily
Allen.
For more information about any
of the events visit:
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CRUISING NEWS
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RULE BRITANNIA!
T
he world’s newest cruise ship, the
141,000 ton Britannia will make her
international debut in Southampton
next year.
Cabins on Britannia’s maiden season are
already being snapped up at a record rate
and many of her passengers will be joining
the spectacular vessel by flying into the city
through Southampton Airport.
Cruising is one of the most relaxing of any
type of holiday and now more and more passengers are opting to leave their cars in the
driveway at home, turn their backs on the
trains, or shunning long coach journeys and
opting instead for a stress free start to their
vacation by flying to Southampton.
Every year hundreds of thousands of travellers who flock to the port of Southampton,
northern Europe’s cruising capital, from all
over the country, take advantage of the convenience of using Southampton Airport and
the many routes across the UK it serves.
Taxis are always available to take passengers and their luggage just the short journey
from the airport to the dockside and the start
of their holiday on the high seas.
Although no one likes to think about the
end of their holiday, but flights from Southampton Airport will ensure the journey back
home could not be easier.
Almost all the major cruise lines have ships
based in Southampton, including some of the
biggest vessels afloat today.
Among the shipping lines operating from
Southampton are Cunard, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Fred
Olsen Cruise Lines, while there are also regular visits from Saga, Holland America, Oceania and MSC ships.
Britannia will be the biggest ship ever built
specifically for the rapidly expanding British
market and will set sail on her maiden voyage on March 14, 2015 to the Mediterranean.
Once in service Britannia will certainly fly
the flag for Great Britain as a stylish version
of the Union Jack flag will be emblazoned on
her bow.
Britannia’s maiden season will see the ship
sail from Southampton to the Mediterranean,
Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands and the
Baltic Sea, as well as offering a range of short
breaks and a special round Britain cruise.
The ship will then transfer to the Caribbean
for the winter season sailing a range of 15
night fly/cruise itineraries from Barbados.
Still under construction in Italy there was
great excitement at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone
shipyard near Trieste when Britannia’s engines were started up for the first time by BBC
Formula One racing presenter Suzi Perry.
Suzi started the engines on the quayside
and then visited the engine control room with
Britannia’s master, Captain Paul Brown, followed by a tour of the engine room with chief
engineer Sinclair Ross.
When working to full capacity, Britannia’s
four engines will generate 84,000 horsepower
which is equivalent to the power generated
by 168 supercars, allowing the ship to cruise
at a speed of 22 knots.
Picture by James D Morgan P&O Cruises
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HAMBURG
Hamburg is an exciting destination in
itself. But the city is a marvellous starting
point for a range of destinations in north
west Germany. Here are a few ideas.
words by Ian Murray
T
he countryside surrounding
Hamburg is quite scenic, but
if you really want to get out
of the city to do some sightseeing,
you’d best head for Wedel.
Wedel about half an hour’s drive
from Hamburg, is best known for its
`Willkomm-Höft’ (Welcome Point),
close to the Hamburg harbour and
the first point which a nearing ship
would spot on land. WillkommHöft is so named because every
ship which approaches is greeted
in its own language, with the ship’s
national anthem being played as
a salute. Considering the fact that
around 50 ships pass this point
every day, that’s quite a feat! It is
worthwhile spending some time
here just to see a ship or two pass
by, heralded in this rather quaint
and charming way. Wedel also has
a very pleasing tea garden, and a
museum known as the Buddelschiff
Museum, with nearly 200 tiny ships
in bottles.
Hameln, is located on the Weser
River, approximately one hundred
miles from Hamburg. Many people
know this town as “Hamelin,” the
town made popular by the folk
story of The Pied Piper, a thirteenth
century tale by The Brothers Grimm.
According to legend, The Pied Piper
entered the town of Hameln in 1284
and promised to rid the town of
rats. After leading all the rats out of
Hameln, he then returned and led
over one hundred children out of
the town. The town of Hameln presents this famous German folk tale
weekly from May through September in open-air theatres. A musical
version, “Rats,” can also be enjoyed
in the local theatre.
Lubeck, a town which has earned
its name on UNESCO’s World Heritage list is a must visit excursion from
Hamburg. The glorious medieval
town is located approx 55km away
from Hamburg. There are museums, theatres and churches to visit,
cruises and boat rides to experience.
Lubeck is located near the Baltic
Coast on the Trave River, about
forty miles from Hamburg. The
architecture in much of the city is
from the medieval period, and the
streets are quite narrow. Lubeck is
the world capital of marzipan, a
confection consisting mainly of sugar and almonds. Marzipan can be
filled with chocolate, coloured and
formed into shapes such as fruits
and vegetables, and used as icing
on cakes. Niederegger is the most
well-known marzipan producer in
Lubeck and welcomes many tourists
every year. The weeks just before
Christmas are the most popular
time of year for visits to Niederegger. The legend in Lubeck is that
marzipan was first made in this city,
but there are claims that marzipan
originated in other cities.
Sylt Island, located 230 km
approximately from Hamburg is a
beautiful island which boasts of a
number of sandy beaches, beautiful
resorts and several other tourist attractions. You can take a train which
runs several times a day between
Hamburg and Sylt Island. Take
part in one of the activities such as
horseback riding, golfing, surfing,
tennis, and biking and you will love
the experience for sure!
Sylt Island, with a population
of approximately twenty-one
thousand, is situated to the west
of the border between Germany
and Denmark. It was once part of
Above: Trave River, Lubeck. Below, top to bottom: Church of St. Nikolas and Hochzeitshaus (Wedding
House). Hameln. A boat trip down the Elbe. Sylt Island beach
mainland Germany, but is now an
island because of erosion caused by
the North Sea. Westerland, a seaside
resort and the capital of Sylt Island,
is Germany’s most exclusive resort.
Sylt Island’s summer weather is
similar to that of Hamburg, with
rain on most days and temperatures
around 70F.
Trains leave Hamburg several
times a day to bring tourists to Sylt
Island. Visitors travelling by car
can also access the island by way of
the Hindenburgdamm Bridge, a six
mile bridge connecting the island to
the mainland.
The scenic city of seven lakes,
Schwerin is just over an hour’s
drive at a distance of 91 km. This
quaint little town seems caught
in a time warp with its sprinkling
of water bodies and small castles
around. The majestic Schwerin
castle is a must visit when you are
in this part of the world. An easy
day trip from Hamburg, Schwerin
warrants a visit!
Or if you just want to get out of
Hamburg for a while, you might
consider taking one of the riverboats which travel up and down
the Elbe – the trip can be quite a lot
of fun.
More information from
journeymart.com and hamburg.co.uk.
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DESTINATION PARIS
Notre Dame de Paris at night
Come rain or shine, Paris is the perfect getaway, whether it be a family adventure or a
romantic weekend, the city has something for everyone as Catherine Collins finds out
T
he days may be short and the
weather cold, but the City of Light
shines all year round.
Paris in winter is a feast for the
eyes, its streets, boulevards and
riverbanks shimmer with beauty and an
elegant seasonal display of fairy lights,
beautiful ornaments and majestic Christmas
trees.
Although walking through the streets of
frosty Paris is reason enough to visit the city,
Orly Airport is a little over an hour’s flight
from Southampton, making it the perfect
place for a short city break.
Winter festivities bring a surreal picturesque
magic to the city and the cafés still hum,
basking in the shadow of the stunning
Parisian skyline that provides a familiarity for
both first time and frequent visitors alike.
The iconic wrought iron spire of the Eiffel
Tower rises high above the ground, piercing
the winter clouds and views from the ground
give an incredible impression of the sheer
size and complexity of the structure. The
second level is best for recognising different
monuments and you can choose to walk the
704 steps, rather than queue for the lifts.
If you truly want to treat yourself, you may
want to consider the Jules Verne restaurant
on this floor, although you’ll need to reserve a
table a few months in advance.
The third floor viewing platform, only
accessible by lift, provides a breathtaking
view of the city on a clear day, and at night
the experience is quite different, thousands
of tiny lights glitter in the city below as the
whole tower sparkles on the hour.
The city has plenty of panoramic
viewpoints, and a personal favourite is
Sacré-Coeur, which sits at the highest point
of Paris on the hill of Montmartre. You can
either brave the stairs to the top, or take the
funicular up the hill for the price of a metro
ticket.
At sunset it provides an amazing place to
sit, watch the sun go down and the city fade,
and the street entertainers add a bit of a buzz
to this bustling, yet tranquil, landmark.
The building itself is beautiful. Go inside,
take a pew and enjoy the serenity, silence and
peace of this Roman Catholic Church. Light a
candle for a loved one before paying to enter
the Crypt and Dome, which provides the
most stunning view of Paris you will ever see.
If by now you have worked up an appetite,
the sheer range of restaurants on offer in Paris
means you won’t have to travel far to find
a place to eat. From bistros to boulangeries,
whatever your heart desires can be found
within a few hundred metres.
One of Paris’ great winter pleasures is
watching the city bustle while you linger at
an outdoor table with a hot chocolate. Most
cafés fire up the braziers to keep things toasty
outside.
It’s easy to forget how far north Paris is until
an icy blast of wind whips straight through
your coat.
To warm up duck into The Louvre,
originally a royal palace but now the most
famous museum in the world, providing the
perfect home to more than 400,000 classic and
modern masterpieces.
Beat the crowds by going as early as you
can, view the Mona Lisa and the Italian
Renaissance galleries, then retreat to the
wings of the museum where there is relative
peace and you can remember you are in
one of the largest art collections on Earth.
Remember to look up – the ceilings are all
works of art.
No trip to Paris would be complete without
DESTINATION PARIS
Below left: Sacré Coeur. Above: Louvre Museum. Top right: Eiffel Tower
with a boat saliling by on the Seine. Middle right: Sample the Paris cafe
culture. Bottom right: Arc de Triomphe.
seeing Notre Dame Cathedral. Hearing the
church bells rings sends shivers down your
spine and the magnificent soaring ceilings and
stained glass windows of the iconic church are
second only to the legendary gargoyles that
adorn the gutters.
And when you are ready to sample the
delights of the charming Parisian Christmas
Market at the Champs Elysées – where over
one hundred wooden stalls light up one of the
world’s most striking avenues – the smell of
roast chestnuts and fresh gingerbread combine
perfectly with the cinnamon, orange and cloves
of the mulled wine to tantalise your taste buds.
So whether you want to stroll slowly around
your favourite museums and monuments
or shop till you drop, Paris really does have
something for everyone to keep them coming
back for more.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
book your flight at
OUT & ABOUT FILM LOCATIONS
OUT&ABOUT
FILM LOCATIONS AROUND HAMPSHIRE
words by Catherine Collins
F
rom War Horse to Worzel Gummidge and
The Da Vinci Code to Downton Abbey,
Hampshire has been home to a wide
variety of film and TV productions over the
years.
And with an impressive array of picturesque
villages, open coast, historic attractions,
rolling chalk hills of the South Downs and the
sprawling wilderness of the New Forest - it’s
no surprise that the county continues to prove
a popular place to film.
It may not be Hollywood, but Hampshire has
seen its fair share of box-office blockbusters,
and the famous faces that star in them.
l Highclere Castle, in Newbury, on the
Hampshire-Berkshire border, is best known as
the main set for ITV drama Downton Abbey,
which is entering its fifth series. But the castle
has also featured in several other productions
over the years, including The Secret Garden
(1987), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
and Eyes Wide Shut (1999).
Downton Abbey is an award-winning period
drama set around the lives of the Crawley
family and the servants who work for them.
l Due to its unique architecture, Bruneval
Barracks in Aldershot was chosen as the
location for James Bond film Quantum of
Solace (2008), starring Daniel Craig, and
Above: Highclere Castle is the main set for ITV drama
Downton Abbey, also The Secret Garden (1987), Robin
Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and Eyes Wide Shut (1999).
Left: Winchester College where scenes from Les Misérables
were filmed.
World War Z (2013) with Brad Pitt. Parts
of Aldershot’s military training area were
also used for scenes in James Bond film Die
Another Day in 2002.
World War Z is an American zombie
apocalypse movie, based on the novel written
by Max Brooks. Pitt plays Gerry Lane, a
former United Nations investigator who is
coerced into returning in order to investigate
a pandemic that is spiralling out of control
across the globe.
l Wi
Winchester
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set the
h scene ffor L
Les
Misérables (2012), featuring Hugh Jackman,
Posh (2014) starring Max Irons, Goodbye Mr
Chips (2002) with Martin Clunes and National
Lampoon’s Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj
(2006). The city’s historic Cathedral - the burial
place of author Jane Austen - doubled as the
Vatican in The Da Vinci Code (2006), and it was
also used for Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007).
Les Misérables is a romantic historical drama
based on the musical of the same name. It
tells an enthralling story of unrequited love,
passion, sacrifice and redemption, where exprisoner Jean Valjean, played by Jackman, is
hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman
Javert (Russell Crowe).
l Located on the Hampshire / Surrey border,
Blackbushe Airport was the location for several
race scenes to be filmed on part of the old
airstrip for Ron Howard’s film Rush (2013),
starring Chris Hemsworth.
Rush is a biographical sports drama, which
centres on the rivalry between race car drivers
James Hunt and Niki Lauda during the 1976
Formula One motor-racing season.
l If you take a walk around Hawley, near
Farnborough, you might recognise locations
from the opening scenes of Sahara (2005),
which was filmed at Hawley Lake, and Die
Another Day (2002), which turned the Hawley
Bear Pit into the North-South Korean border.
Nearby, Minley Manor was used as a location
in the Victorian fantasy movie, Stardust (2007)
starring Robert De Niro.
Die Another Day is the twentieth spy film in
the James Bond series, and the fourth and last
film to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6
agent.
OUT & ABOUT FILM LOCATIONS
OUT&ABOUT
FILM LOCATIONS AROUND HAMPSHIRE
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By Catherine Collins
Winchester Bonfire and Fireworks
8th November 2014, Winchester
and Fireworks begins with entertainment
The 56th annual Winchester Bonfire
town
d by a torch-lit procession through
outside the Guildhall at 6pm, followe
re will be lit by the Mayor. Fireworks
bonfi
the
where
and on to River Park
ular
spectac
a
is
ion
process
fireworks and
will follow at 7.45pm. The bonfire,
Guy
gather to celebrate the failed plot of
sight to behold as over 20,000 people
all proceeds will go to charity.
Fawkes. Tickets are on sale now and
www.winchesterbonfire.co.uk
Paultons Winter Wonderland
Paultons Park, Ower
15th November - 23rd December 2014,
as Christmas comes to Paultons Park.
A magical family experience awaits
le animated characters greet you at
Inside this winter wonderland, adorab
h the enchanted snow scene to a
every turn as you make your way throug g hard to finish all the gifts in time
workin
elves
festive fantasy world. See the
r, the
and don’t miss Rudolph and Donne
for Christmas Eve in the toy factory
, children can meet Father Christmas
singing reindeer. At the end of the journey
and receive a present.
www.paultonspark.co.uk
Christmas at Marwell
22nd November - 24th December 2014,
on
Marwell Wildlife Park, Colden Comm
at
in the festivities with all the family
Have a cracking Christmas and join
h with a glass of mulled wine or
throug
lf
yourse
Warm
.
Marwell House
whilst
Claus
Mrs
by
ted
enchan
being
blackcurrant and a festive treat before
The Snowman. Join the elves in their
she reads the heart-warming tale of
rful festive memories and create your
magical woodland, creating some wonde to meet Santa, and his reindeer, in
called
own Christmas cracker before being
gift.
special
a
his sparkling grotto to receive
www.marwell.org.uk
Southampton Christmas Market
Southampton
29th November -28th December 2014,
the
ntal inspired Christmas Market with
Soak up the ambience of the contine
sausages, whilst seeking out that
sizzling
and
wine
aroma of fruity mulled
the
to
listen
and
Stop
offer.
on
crafts
and
special present from the range of gifts
this
smiles into the spirited shoppers in
performers and carol singers strike
sensational celebration.
www.smtmanagementltd.co.uk
Mottisfont’s Magical Christmas
Mottisfont, Romsey
29th November 2014 - 4th January 2015,
cker
nce is inspired by the famous Nutcra
This captivating Christmas experie
s, and around the grounds, as
indoor
trail
family
story. Explore an interactive
and
s
theatre
lantern
ts,
toys and puppe
the story unfolds through mechanical
um’s twinkling Christmas party, then
moving silhouettes. Peek into Stahlba
nical
mecha
dream
the
enter
clocks to
climb the staircase to the sound of ticking
Plum Fairy (on certain dates), but
world of the Nutcracker. Meet the Sugar
s.
soldier
toy
the
and
King
n the Mouse
watch out for the exciting battle betwee
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont
Christmas Celebrations at Beaulieu
Palace House, Beaulieu
20th December 2014 - 4th January 2015,
for everyone to enjoy at this special
Palace House is a place of enchantment
costumes, while in the Lower
period
in
time of year – children can dress up
around the grand piano. The
Drawing Room there will be carol singing the house, and the magnificent
around
beautiful Victorian-style decorations
season.
g Room, add a touch of class to the
Christmas tree in the Upper Drawin
as
see one of the largest outdoor Christm
Take a stroll around the grounds to
ng
warmi
before
tions,
seasonal decora
trees in the New Forest, adorned with
a
g
enjoyin
whilst
replace
fi
yourself in front of the great
glass of hot fruit punch.
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ha t
www.beaulieu.co.uk
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with event organisers before making
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l Nestled in the water
meadows of Winchester,
along the River Itchen, sits
the pretty Hospital of St
Cross, which featured as
part of the 2009 TV series,
The Day of the Triffids. Its
ancient medieval buildings
have provided food and
shelter for hundreds of
years.
Day of the Triffids is an
up-to-date BBC adaptation
of the novel by John Wyndham, starring Eddie Izzard and Brian Cox.
With the world blinded and the Triffids loose, it falls upon a band of
scattered survivors to fight this carnivorous plant invasion.
l In 1997, Hampshire’s 140 acre Marwell Zoo, in Colden Common,
doubled as ‘Marwood Zoo’ in Fierce Creatures starring John Cleese.
The film was also a reunion for the cast of ‘A Fish Called Wanda’.
Fierce Creatures is a farcical comedy about an English zoo under
threat from a heartless global corporation, with a star-studded cast
that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline and Michael Palin.
l Family favourite Worzel Gummidge (1979-1981) was filmed in the
Test Valley areas of Stockbridge, Braishfield and King’s Somborne.
And nearby Romsey was home to Ruth Rendell’s Inspector Wexford
in the 1990s.
Worzel Gummidge is a TV series, based on the books by Barbara
Euphan Todd, about a scarecrow, played by John Pertwee, who comes
to life.
l Home to the Duke of Wellington, Stratfield Saye on the Hampshire
/ Berkshire border was the location for the cavalry scenes in Stephen
Spielberg’s epic film War Horse (2011), and the burial place for
Wellington’s horse ‘Copenhagen’ in the film. The country house’s
dining room was also used to shoot scenes for Emma, with Gwyneth
Paltrow in 1996.
War Horse is a war drama adaptation of the novel by the same name.
Young Albert, played by Jeremy Orvine, enlists to serve in First World
War after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry.
l In 2013, the cast and crew of The Monuments Men came to the
p
pretty
village of Bramley near Basingstoke to film training scenes at
B
Bramley
Camp, a British Army training camp.
The Monuments Men, starring George Clooney and Matt Damon, is
a action drama based on the true story of an unlikely Second World
an
W platoon tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and
War
r
return
them to their owners.
Top: The historic St Cross Hospital and Chapel in the water meadows near
Winchester. Picture by Alison Parsons. Above: Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge and Una Stubbs as Aunt Sally, the programme was filmed in the Test
Valley areas of Stockbridge, Braishfiled and King’s Somborne
COMMUNITY NEWS
COMMUNITYFOCUS
SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT
SCHOOLS COMPETITION
Three lucky children from schools
in Hampshire were treated to a
special behind-the-scenes tour at
Southampton Airport during the
summer holidays. The children,
Ralph Shepperd (7), Fallon James
(9) and Hannah Scott (13), were
all winners of the airport’s recent
Schools Competition – where kids
were asked to design a poster of
their favourite place in Hampshire
or the Isle of Wight.
Children were asked to think
about their favourite things to do
with the family and the best places
to visit - from the county’s wildest
attractions, the most fun parks,
the pebbliest beaches, the greatest
activity centres, or simply the
undiscovered places where they
live. The competition was open
to all schools in Hampshire and
the Isle of Wight, and it attracted
over 300 entries across three age
categories. Take a look at the
winning entries.
Ralphie Shepperd: “I love this
place as there are lots of fun
things to do and I was born here.”
Fallon James: “I love the New
Forest (Wilverley) because we go
there for picnics, it’s peaceful and
we get to see all the lovely wildlife.”
Hannah Scott:
Micheldever Wood is
my favourite place, as it
is beautiful, no matter
what season. It is extra
special to me personally
as I saw my first wild
deer in those woods”
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information on how Southampton
Airport works with the community visit
www.southamptonairport.com/community
A SKI HOLIDAY
FOR TWO!
I
Introducing Oberperfuss – minutes from
Innsbruck Airport – the new Inghamsexclusive Learn to Ski & Snowboard resort
this winter.
The value for money here is second to none,
the English-speaking ski-instructors are
friendly and professional, and the lively bars,
great food and good company guarantee you a
wonderful holiday.
There are bigger names in Austria, and bigger
ski areas too, but this is precisely what makes
this friendly little village the perfect place to
start. The ski area is ideally set up for your
progression from the dedicated beginners’
area onto longer blue runs as your confidence
builds, with a couple of more challenging
pistes and a snowboard fun-park to round off
the week.
Equally importantly, the slopes are not overrun with high-speed show-offs, which leaves
ski-school groups able to simply relax and
enjoy the mountain in safety. There’s also a
fantastic 10km toboggan run to try.
We’re giving away a fantastic skiing holiday
to Austria, courtesy of Inghams. The winner
and a friend will spend seven nights in 3*
Hotel Krone, Oberperfuss, Austria. The prize
also includes flights from Southampton to
Innsbruck, return transfers, lift passes, ski
equipment hire and ski school*
Terms & Conditions: The prize includes 7 nights’ accommodation on a half board basis for 2 people in Hotel Krone, Oberperfuss, Austria.
Return flights from Southampton to Innsbruck and return transfers. Lift passes, ski school, ski, boot and helmet hire. *If the winner is
able to ski the prize will be replaced with a more suitable resort and package. The competition closes on 31st December 2014. The prize
is departing from Southampton Airport between 03/01/15 - 07/02/15 and 21/02/15 - 21/03/15 (excluding school holidays), subject to
availability. Full competition terms and conditions apply – please visit www.southamptonairport.com/ski for details.
breeze through...to the best ski destinations
HOW TO ENTER
For your chance to win, simply
enter our competition online at

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