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During the last heavy storms in February 2022 erosion has exposed clay levels at the base of the cli s. In 2003 an 8000 year old tree was found on the Solent sea bed. It was 60cm wide and 11 metres below sea level, but due to erosion it now no longer exists. Rising sea levels, over periods of time, have ooded previously important salt marshes and mud ats. When Fawley Power Station was built on part of the salt marshes, seven di erent layers of sedimentary deposits were discovered. Since Roman times man has reshaped the coastline to suit his needs. e Beaulieu river has old oyster beds. Tide mills e.g. Ashlett and Eling have been built, salt pans have been developed, boat yards, wharves, docks etc have all played their part in the evolution of coastal use. is has not all been bad exploitation. However, the rapid rates of erosion is causing instability around the low lying coastline of Hampshire and the natural forms of coastal protection are not coping. Shoreline management plans have been prepared for the whole of this area’s coastline. Many years ago, Selsey, at the eastern end of e Solent, extended a further 3 miles into the sea, and it was a common place for seals to gather. In Saxon times, according to the Venerable Bede, Selsey was originally called the Island of the Sea Calf because it was still linked to the mainland by a narrow spit of land. Hayling Island also extended much further into the sea. e famous Roman Fishbourne Palace west of Chichester was built at the head of Fishbourne creek, but this is now landlocked. However, during the last 2 millennia Portsmouth, Langstone and Chichester Harbours would have been more like channels reaching further inland, but silt deposited over the last 2000 years has changed the sea levels, deepening them to form harbours. Continued from page 30 OperaUpClose Hit The Right Note With Local Children And Families Locally based OperaUpClose, in partnership with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music Hubs and Chickenshed eatre, recently presented Peace At Last, an interactive opera made with and for 2-5 year olds and their families. Based on the much-loved picture book by Jill Murphy and performed by three singers, harp and clarinet, Peace At Last is now fresh o its 2023 tour across studio theatres and schools both locally and nationally. As a new Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, OperaUpClose in Southampton has a key mission to grow a body of work made with and for very young children, re ecting and expanding the imaginations of young creators through a collaborative process with writers, composers and performers. Artistic Director at OperaUpClose, Flora McIntosh, explains: “We tour to theatres, schools, nurseries and libraries, creating a UK-wide network of community partners for future Early Years commissions and childled creation that supports a sustained programme of music-making in the classroom. Our new partnership with Chickenshed Theatre is an exciting opportunity to embed integrated signing and other inclusive arts practices into all our future work, with Southampton and the Isle of Wight Music Hubs supporting the development of meaningful long-term relationships with schools and Early Years settings in our local area.” Sara Scott, Executive Director at MAST May ower Studios added: “We were so delighted to welcome OperaUpClose’s performance of Peace at Last to MAST Mayflower Studios. OperaUpClose are a resident company here at MAST and we have a shared aim to bring high quality arts experiences to families across the region so having their charming production of Peace at Last as part of our Family Fun Day was a great way of showcasing their work with local families.” As well as taking Peace At Last directly into primary schools in Southampton and the Isle of Wight and MAST at May ower Studios, the production played Peace At Last has gone to bed for now, but OperaUpClose are already developing new adaptations of well-loved children’s books, created in collaboration with very young children in the local area. Learn more on their website: operaupclose.com or follow them across social media: @operaupclose. OperaUpClose Peace At Last All aspects of masonry upkeep covered including repointing, brick replacements, cavity and facade cleaning. Traditional lime based pointing service for stone and older brickwork. 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