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Happy 2014 to you all! After the mad excesses
of Christmas the new year brings a more
contemplative (and perhaps sober) approach
to life. Thoughts turn to shedding pounds
and saving pennies, and if, like us, becoming
healthier is high on your resolution list, then
youve come to the right place! January is the
perfect time to start as you mean to go on;
reassess your diet or start a new exercise
regime. Inside this special Health & Wellbeing
issue, youll fnd some top tips (p.18-19) from
local health and ftness experts on keeping ft,
eating well, and feeling great. On page (20-21)
is our interview with Odiham Boxing pro, and
personal trainer, Matt Goddard, whos daily
workout plan leaves us really ever so slightly
guilty for our sneaky snacking and addiction to
takeaway coffee. Well, we all have our vices but
now is as good a time as any to get in shape.
Can we do it? YES WE CAN!
Polly, Christabel and Natalie
HAPPY NEW YEAR from The Odiham Oracle!
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Weve got mail!
Hi there, my name is Claire Harvey and I am
a volunteer for Action for Children. I was asked
to try and get people to donate a new toy
for a child under the age of 5. These presents
would then be distributed in the Hart area to
children in a less fortunate position than other.
St Nicholas school Feet PTA has been fantastic
with over 100 toys being donated. Odiham and
Hartley Wintney put fyers up in there shop
windows for me while McCarthy Holden and
Sweet N Treats put out a donation collection
box for me. I have to say the news we hear
and read is not always that good but when
communities come together like ours has it
shows how much kindness there is out there.
THANK YOU ALL.
Many thanks Claire Harvey.
For more info just visit inodiham.co.uk
or like us on facebook.com/inodiham
11am - 3pm at The Cross Barn
on Sunday, 19
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HAND- CRAF T E D WI NDS OR CHAI RS AND S E T T E E S.
IN MY WORKSHOP IN NORTH WARNBOROUGH, I
HAND-CRAFT BEAUTIFUL WINDSOR CHAIRS AND
SETTEES FROM THE WONDERFUL ENGLISH
HARDWOODS OF ASH, OAK AND ELM.
I FELL MOST OF THE TREES MYSELF, IN A FOREST
TO THE SOUTH OF BASINGSTOKE.
THE GREEN WOOD IS THEN LOVINGLY SHAPED BY
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CRE ATOR OF T HE ODI HAM RANGE OF
HAND- CRAF T E D WI NDS OR CHAI RS AND S E T T E E S.
IN MY WORKSHOP IN NORTH WARNBOROUGH, I
HAND-CRAFT BEAUTIFUL WINDSOR CHAIRS AND
SETTEES FROM THE WONDERFUL ENGLISH
HARDWOODS OF ASH, OAK AND ELM.
I FELL MOST OF THE TREES MYSELF, IN A FOREST
TO THE SOUTH OF BASINGSTOKE.
THE GREEN WOOD IS THEN LOVINGLY SHAPED BY
HAND, USING ANCIENT TOOLS AND METHODS. IT
IS SEASONED AND ASSEMBLED INTO UNIQUE,
COMFORTABLE AND BESPOKE HEIRLOOMS THAT
WILL DELIGHT GENERATIONS TO COME.
PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS ARE WELCOME TO
VISIT THE WORKSHOP, SEE HOW THE CHAIRS
ARE MADE AND DISCUSS THEIR REQUIREMENTS,
WITH NO OBLIGATION.
COSTS ARE SURPRISINGLY REASONABLE, PLEASE CALL FOR QUOTE.
Hugh Jones 01256 701951 or 07769 678040
e-mail : hughjones333@hotmail.com
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INSCRIBE A MESSAGE UNDERNEATH THE SEAT, AT NO EXTRA COST.
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Hi Jenny, tell us a bit about Jenny Crayon and what inspired you to start the business? I started
JennyCrayon at the beginning of 2013 after toying with the idea for quite a while. After working in
London for six years as a designer, in 2010 I had my frst child and started doing freelance work from
home. I was often designing prints for my friends and familys children, and eventually thought about
giving this a go as a small business.
Who do you create illustrations for and whats unique about them? I create illustrations for anyone;
gifts for children, grandparents or family walls. My prints are bespoke and designed to include personal
information like details of a new baby or christening. One of my best sellers is the Family Map, an
illustrated family tree of sorts. I came up with the idea when trying to think of a print for a friend
who has family all over the world. I thought it was a great way of showing her children where their
extended family lived.
We love the Family Maps. Are there other favourites with customers? The Starry Night new baby
print and my characterised family portraits. Im always thinking about new seasonal prints, so this
Christmas I sold Babys First Christmas prints and created a letter from Father Christmas; these
proved to be really popular.
What do you love about living in Odiham?
I love the sense of community. My family have
been in Odiham for a very long time so I feel
connected to many parts of the village. I am
lucky to have a lot of local friends and family
who are very supportive of my business and are
happy to lend a hand when Im really busy. I love
supporting our local shops and being able to
walk down our high street and say hello to lots
of familiar faces!
meet the maker: Jenny Crayon
How can people choose and order a print? I
currently take orders by email and through my
Facebook page. Payment is made using PayPal
which is very secure and straightforward. I
hand deliver to local addresses and post others
via Royal Mail.
What do you love about running a small
business and what challenges do you face?
Freedom, making people happy, seeing great
feedback and producing something original.
The challenges are always staying creative or
motivated but its what I love so thats never
really an issue. The main challenge is balancing
all of this with a 3 and a 2-year-old running
around the house!
I love supporting our local shops
Jenny Kellie designs bespoke
illustrations and prints at
Jenny Crayon. She talks to
The Odiham Oracle about
running a small business and
what she loves about living in
the village.
www.jennycrayon.com or like
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contact shop@jennycrayon.com
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Its time for real food and education. Think differently about weight loss and
focus on what works for you. Join Ditch the Diet Coach Eve Patti at one of
our friendly groups in Basingstoke and the surrounding area.
Visit www.ditchthediet.com for more information, a free ebook and to read
what other Ditch the Dieters have to say.
Eve is running a free seminar week commencing
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Shakespeare was right of course. He sussed out the benefts of walking to both mind and
body in a neat bit of doggerel. The benefts for us here are well known and tested providing
(with swimming) one of the easiest and cheapest ways of exercising as part of a health
and wellbeing regime. We are told walking strengthens the heart, lowers disease risk, keeps
weight in check, helps to keep dementia and osteoporosis at bay and tones legs, bum and
tum.
The mental benefts are less well publicised. To
put it quite simply, walking can make you happy.
Endorphins are released into your blood stream
improving your mood, reducing stress and anxiety
and generally taking your mind off the present.
This is well attested by many famous writers who
found walking and creativity went hand in hand.
Wordsworth for one went out walking every
day of his life, such exercise was how he met the
world and composed his poetry. The Prince of
Wales told BBCs Countryfle programme that
for him walking is a great consolation and release
and a vital aid to thought. Rebecca Solint in her
book Wanderlust suggests that walking is a state
in which the mind, body and world are aligned,
allowing us to be in our bodies and in the world
without being made busy by them. It leaves us
free to think without being wholly lost in our
thoughts.
The process after all is quite simple. One leg, a
straight stem the other a pendulum swinging from
behind as the weight of the body is transferred
forward onto the ball of the foot. The toe pushes
and the balanced body moves forward again.
There are thousands and
thousands of footpaths,
tracks, bridleways, country
lanes, city streets, remote
mountain tops, quiet valleys
and rolling white and blue
black roads out there. They
await your pleasure.
BY MICHAEL SAUNDERS
The Benefts-nay,
THE JOYS OF
Walking!
Jog on, jog on the footpath way
And merrily hent the style-a
A merry heart goes all the way
Your sad tires in a mile-a
(The Winters Tale, act 4, scene 3)
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METHOD
1) In a hot wok add the oil and then the pork
strips stir for 1 minute then add the ginger, garlic,
onion and cabbage (Chinese spice if using) stir
for a further minute or until the pork is almost
cooked then add the rest of the ingredients
adding the soya sauce last. Stir for another 2
minutes or until the pork is cooked and the
vegetables are cooked but still crunchy.
2) Serve either on its own, over some boiled rice
or noodles
ODIHAM CAKE COMPANY!
ingredients
2 TBSP. SUNFLOWER OIL OR 2 SQUIRTS OF FRY
LIGHT OIL
1 CARROT PEELED AND THINLY SLICED
1 COURGETTE THINLY SLICED
ONION THINLY SLICED
1 GARLIC CLOVE CRUSHED
WHITE CABBAGE
1 TSP OF FRESH GRATED GINGER
1 HANDFUL OF MIXED FRESH CORIANDER AND MINT
2-3 TBSP. LOW SALT SOYA SAUCE
1 TSP OF CHINESE SPICE (OPTIONAL)
1 CHILLI THINLY SLICED WITH OR WITHOUT
SEEDS (OPTIONAL)
200G PORK STRIPS
Stunning cakes for all occasions
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PREP
12-15 MINS
COOKING TIME:
5-7 MINS
NOTES:
You can make this recipe even quicker with stir fry packs
available from all good superstores be careful with bought
sauces as they can be high in sugar. You can substitute the
pork for chicken breast cut into strips or prawns just adjust
the cooking times appropriately.
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The reasons that so many resolutions are focussed in the physical world is
because it is so much easier to understand, navigate and quantify. It is so much
harder to consider what we might like to resolve in our emotional and mental
lives. Making resolutions that are concerned with emotional wellbeing is a
more complicated process. Yet taking stock of how we are emotionally and
mentally is every bit as important as the physical focus that we usually take
at this time of year. Indeed, often the two are much more linked than people
acknowledge.
How many of us make the same resolutions year on year?
And almost as we are making them we are planning the moment that they
will be broken. The January TV schedules are punctuated by invitations to lose
weight, give up smoking, get a better job, buy the latest celeb exercise video.
Of course, theres nothing at all wrong with aiming to better ourselves, or get
in better shape. Yet so many resolutions are based on quick-x ideas which
is why so often they fail at the rst hurdle. They are also often based around
making changes to our physical environment - either directly around our
bodies or more indirectly. When the adverts of the new year arent concerned
with health, diet, and beauty they are focussed on completing physical tasks,
such as gardening and DIY.
Emotional
Resolution

Dr. Charlotte Macgregor, Deputy Course Leader
DProf - a joint Middlesex University and
New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling
professional doctorate programme.
For private psychotherapy and coaching please
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design, gain lanning ermission
and building regulalion aroval
on behalf of our clienls if required.
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exisling archileclural dravings.
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focus on qualily in every asecl
of lhe rocess, ve vork hard
lo mainlain our reulalion of a
reliable, lruslvorlhy conslruclion
comany.
Weslorl Grey rovides a
full design, managemenl and
conslruclion service for a range
of residenlial ro|ecls underlaken
by discerning clienls. We oer a
comlele service ensuring lhal
all ro|ecls, large or small, are
comleled on lime, on budgel
and hnished lo exacling
slandards.
We rovide original solulions lo
lhe very individual requiremenls
of our clienls.
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couled vilh lhe lalesl lechnology
in glazing and healing syslems,
lo achieve bolh lover running
exenses and lhe ullimale in
modern living.
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a high level of ersonal service,
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Keep ft and kick-start your new year
resolution to get healthy with our top tips from
local experts. Feel good from the inside out.
Its not just humans who overindulge at
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the stresses of Christmas. Soothe tired and
sore muscles with a swedish, deep tissue,
sports, hot stones or lymphatic drainage
massage. Not only will your body feel the
benefts but your general wellbeing will be
noticeably improved.
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Try to incorporate as much movement
into your day as possible. Even a limited
amount of activity e.g. brisk walking,
gentle running, or stretching can keep you
fexible and supple. Always be aware of
your posture and activate your abdominal
muscles on a frequent basis to increase
your core strength.
The secret to getting and
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ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES
ODIHAMS VERY OWN CHAMPION BOXER, MATT GODDARD, ON LIFE
IN THE RING, KEEPING FIT, AND (THE ODD) GUILTY PLEASURE.
Matt Goddard may look like an unassuming fresh-faced 23 year old, but behind the
boyish charm, hes proving to the boxing world hes a force to be reckoned with.
We met Matt in nextdoor on a quiet
Thursday morning. As we satised
our cofee addiction with a latte,
Matt politely declined, citing water
and green tea as his training tipple
of choice. While we gingerly sip
our cofee trying to stem the guilt,
Matt describes his training routine;
an early morning 1 8 mile run,
followed by 2 hours in the ring and
an hour of conditioning and weights
5 nights a week.
To complement this, Matt follows a strict diet of no carbs after 8am, plenty of sh, vegetables
and fruit, and high protein snacks like biltong and crab sticks. At 5ft 11, Matt must weigh in at
a very slender 10 stone 2lbs to t within the light welterweight division he ghts in. However
when hes not training, Snickers bars and Indian takeaways are Matts guilty pleasures of choice.
As we marvel at the prospect of no carbs in front of the evening telly, Matt is unfazed by his strict
routine. After all hes had a decade to get used to it. Matts rst experience in the ring came at
the tender age of 11 when his dad took him to a trial session at Basingstoke Boxing Club. With
no previous experience or interest in the sport, Matt didnt know quite what to expect; what he
discovered was a passion and natural talent. Less than a year later in October 2002, he won his
rst amateur competition.
Since turning pro in 2012, Matt remains undefeated, beating all six opponents at ghts in
London and Hampshire. His unique style has been compared with the American ghter,
Floyd Mayweather; much to Matts delight - hes a huge fan. He describes his boxing style as
awkward, which mirrors the philly shell or crab style associated with Mayweather.
The Goddard family has been in Odiham for generations, so its no surprise that Matt has chosen
to open his own gym in the village. Matt Goddard Fitness ofers boxing classes for families and
individuals, and personal training sessions. He also has plans to set up a local running club
in the new year. For young people interested in boxing Matt has some sound advice; dont
hesitate to join in but be prepared to give it 100%. With boxing youll quickly discover if its
something you want to do, and if you love it, youll nd it easy to dedicate yourself to the sport.
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ODIHAM
Odiham Health Centre,
Deer Park View
Odiham | Hook | Hampshire | RG29 1JY
01256 702 371
OLD BASING
Old Basing Health Centre,
Manor Lane
Old Basing | Hampshire | RG24 7AE
01256 868 370
Free car park
Emergency appointments
Home visits
Free advice on rehabilitation
Free advice on exercises
Free ergonomics advice
EST 1993
MON - SAT: 8AM - 6.30PM
Now open until 8pm on Wednesdays
Back Pain, Sciatica,
Headaches,
Sports Injuries,
Shoulder Problems
Neck Pain, Joint Pain,
Elbow & Wrist Problems,
Muscular Strains
DO YOU SUFFER FROM......
We are registered
with most major
health insurance
companies including
PPP and BUPA.
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The coming New Year brings many challenges and goals for many people. If that
lingering pain has not resolved it may be worth getng it assessed, diagnosed and
treated by one of our highly skilled team, putng you back in control to achieve your
aims.
New Year, New You
some tips for 2014
We ofer late night appointments on a Wednesday. Appointments are available tll 8pm
at night. The Health Centre is also open late on this night, so patents can also access
their services at the same tme.
We also ofer Saturday morning appointments, which prove very popular, and the
Odiham health Centre has restarted their Saturday surgeries for patents convenience.
If you want to get fter, lose weight, improve your health, but are
short of tme, a brisk walk daily can make a big diference alone,
and again our team can advise you how best to help yourself.
Exercise is a great way to combat those aches and pains, as well
as a fantastc stress-buster! Always start gently, and ease yourself
into new exercise regimes, remembering to stretch afer.
Patents with chronic problems may fnd that maintenance
treatments periodically, can make life much easier to cope with.
We also ofer an Ergonomics advice service, which when
incorporated with osteopathic assessment and treatment, can
make for a quicker and longer term soluton to patents problems.
Changing how your computer is set up may resolve the pain!
Muscles behave like plastcs in that when they are warm theyre
sofer and more fexible, and when they are cold theyre stfer and
less fexible, and more prone to injury. Therefore , in the winter
months it is wise to wrap up warmly, and if you are a neck pain
suferer, wearing a scarf may help prevent some of those acute
bouts.
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ARE YOU A SMALL BUSINESS
WITH SOMETHING TO
SHOUT ABOUT?
If you want to reac potential
cusomers in and around Odiham,
why not advertise in your communiy
magazine?
The new look Odiham Oracle is
taking bookings for 2014.
Competiive rates and ediorial
opportuniies available.
Contac us at advertise@
theodihamoracle.co.uk for more
information.
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T: 01256 702285
M: 07974 333503
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START AS YOU MEAN TO GO ON
BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
WORTH KEEPING
The start of a new year marks the ideal
opportunity for businesses to reevaluate
their objectives and begin afresh with re-
newed vigour. Every January its the same.
We take a deep breath, dust ourselves
off and prepare to start all over again.
Whether you believe in resolutions or
not, making a list of action items can help
you achieve your goals in 2014.
To get you started heres fve business
resolutions worth keeping...
Defne goals and objectives to give you
structure and focus for the year ahead.
De-clutter your business by reevaluating
what isnt working.
Organise fnances and save yourself
time and stress by being on top of your
bookkeeping.
Invest in people and build loyalty in
return.
Embrace social media and engage with
your customers.
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creative and cost-effective design, marketing,
PR and social media services for SMEs. For
more information or to kick-start your 2014
marketing plans visit thetypefacegroup.co.uk
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I am fortunate to have an excellent team all of whom are kind & caring, highly experienced &
professional. We strive to provide the highest quality dentistry in a relaxed & friendly manner.
WE ARE TAKING ON
NEW PATIENTS!

ALL ARE WELCOME!
NHS OR PRIVATE.
Dr Elaine Weaver & Associates.
Nathan Green
Alison Spencer-Lane
Mehrdad Sehat
Keith Champion

On behalf of myself & my team, I would like to
offer you a very warm welcome to King Street
Dental Practice. As most of you know, we can be
found in King Street, Odiham on the right hand
side just before The Oast Garage.
KING STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
SERVICES WE OFFER INCLUDE:
Full range of NHS treatment.
Full range of cosmetic dentistry: white fllings,
tooth-coloured crowns, bridges, & veneers.
Bleaching.
Orthodontics (braces) children & adults.
Three hygienists.
Specialist oral surgeon consultations & treatments, &
access to implants.
Daily emergency appointments.
Early morning & evening appointments.
On-site parking.
A comprehensive range of toothbrushes, interdental brushes,
mouthwashes, & toothpastes.
Sports mouthguards
ODIHAM 01256 703251
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BEAUTY
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20 % OFF OF ALL FULL PRICE TREATMENTS
IF BOOKED BEFORE 31ST JANUARY 2014.
Teeth whitening - 80 now 64
Semi permanent eyelash extensions - 40 now 32
Acrylic nail extensions - 22 now 17.60
Shellac manicure - 15 now 12

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ODIHAM ORACLE
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Whats on...
StNicholas School
F L E E T H A M P S H I R E
01252 850121 st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk
registrar@st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk
St Nicholas School, Redfields House, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire GU52 ORF
Registered in England Reg. No. 872200 Reg. Charity No. 307341
CONFIDENT
LEARNING
Saturday 1st March 10am-1pm
OpenMorning
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January
5th January 2014 Quiz Night at The Hoddington Arms
If you enjoy a challenge, then you will be pleased to hear that the Hoddington Arms is planning
a Pub Quiz on Sunday 5th January 2014! Entrance is 2 per person, with a maximum of 4
people per team. Heads down from 7pm, are you ready to put your general knowledge to the
test?
Monday 13th January ODIHAM - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
Odihams monthly toy fair held at Robert Mays Community School. A broad mix of regular
stallholders plus private sellers.
Robert Mays School. West Street. Odiham. Hampshire RG29 1NA
Burger Week - 13th to 19th January 2014
Burger lovers will be thrilled to learn that the Hoddington Arms is running a Burger Week
from Monday 13th to Sunday 19th January 2014! Well feature two delicious combinations
every day for an entire week!
Tuesday 21st January 10:00 - 15:00 Healthy eating course at Newlyns Farm Shop
Preparing healthy meals doesnt mean you have to forego favour. We all wish to lead a
healthier lifestyle and this course will give you ideas for weekday meals which are guilt free but
enjoyable.
28th January 2014 Spanish Wine Evening at The Hoddington Arms
Enjoy a delicious four course meal along with the ideal wine selection. Learn about Spanish
wines and discover why certain varieties compliment particular dishes so well. Our sumptuous
four course meal, complimented by wine is available for 45.00 per person. Early booking is
recommended!
February
14th February 2014 Talk: The Early History of the Royal Military
Academy Sandhurst
by the Odiham Society at The Cross Barn
Contact: Barbara Igra barbie.igra@gmail.com
21st February 2014
Film Night Captain Philips at The Cross Barn
Please let us know!
If you want your events to
be published for FREE please
email
advertise@theodihamoracle.co.uk
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StNicholas School
F L E E T H A M P S H I R E
01252 850121 st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk
registrar@st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk
St Nicholas School, Redfields House, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire GU52 ORF
Registered in England Reg. No. 872200 Reg. Charity No. 307341
CONFIDENT
LEARNING
Saturday 1st March 10am-1pm
OpenMorning
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CELEBRATIONS
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ANNIVERSARIES

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PRIVATE PARTIES

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GRAND EVENTS
HARTLEY WINTNEY
HAMPSHIRE RG27 8AS
www.elvethamhotel.co.uk
For 20 to 320 guests
Private rooms, small parties
whatever the reason.
01252 847 250
events@elvethamhotel.co.uk
HAMPSHI RE
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