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December / January 2021

Contents

Welcome Dear Readers, tephen, myself and all of us here would like to wish you a good Festive Season. We now know we can have a ‘bubble’ of three families together for Christmas, which is at least better than being on our own. Of course some of you may well be on your own at this time and I do sincerely hope you are able to contact loved ones over our new ‘Zoom’ calls, or able to have a long chat over the phone. Let’s do all we can this year to make sure everyone around us knows we care, and we are thinking of them.

More than ever this is important.

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Our very loyal and reliable advertisers are so grateful for all your support this last year. Let’s face it, it has been a challenge for all of us. Our local trades and services have needed your calls and bookings like never before. You have delivered and many,

with best wishes,

many of the companies inside these pages are in fact very happy to tell you they are busy and want to thank you sincerely for this. Please continue to call them and do say “Hello” from us too! We are here to help.

Right from my first magazine which I started all the way back in 2005, pushing Hayden around in his pram, my purpose was to bring good, local businesses to your door step as well as give you some local data to be able to back up your local community.

As soon as more events start happening again, we will be able to shout all about it! If you have an event coming up, please let us know.

So, 2021 is just around the corner.

Whatever you do this Christmas we wholeheartedly wish you all the Very Best. Keep well, stay safe and relax with a glass of mulled wine

Debbie

Editor

Local events and features Community News Blashford Bulletin Clubs & Societies Understanding Investments Quirky Facts about Dorset

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Feature articles Now & Then: 11 High Street, Ringwood Book Reviews: The Gift of a Great Book Technology: Christmas Tech Checklist History: A History of Writing Beauty: Gifted Inspiration Short Story: The Secret Ingredient Home & Interiors: Choosing and Caring for your Christmas Tree

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Information Advertising Useful Local Information Useful Telephone Numbers Local Business Directory

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Puzzles Pictograms Quiz Word Wheel Sudoku Puzzle Solutions

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NOW and THEN Article and photo kindly supplied by Mary Baldwin

Nat West Bank 11 High Street, Ringwood Soon afterwards a new purpose-built bank was erected on the south side of the High Street, now number 11. It was a substantial stone and brick building, as befitting a bank, with a flat roof fronted by a balustrade. Its first bank manager, Mr Edwin Batterbee, and his family were shown living on the premises in the 1891 census.

Taken in c.1945

In 1968 the National Provincial Bank merged with the Westminster Bank and in 1970 began trading as National Westminster, using its new three arrowheads symbol. By this time the facade of the Ringwood branch had undergone a drastic remodelling and gained the appearance it still retains today. The balustrade was removed, the ground and first floor windows and the front door completely changed and the remaining frontage covered in a modern slate coating.

During the 1970s the Nationwide Building Society also operated from this building, with Truman-Moore solicitors occupying the first floor. In the 1990s the name of the bank was shortened to NatWest, as it is still known today.

November 2020

The old photograph from the Meeting House collection shows part of the south side of the High Street, possibly taken during a Victory Parade of 1945? On the right side of the photo is Charters grocery and in the middle is E.E.Topps butchers, both shops described in the two previous issues of Now & Then. On the left is the National Provincial Bank, partly obscured by Union flags.

The National Provincial Bank had set up a branch in Ringwood in 1861, following the collapse of Ledgard’s Ringwood & Poole Bank in the Market Place. The manager of this failed bank was a Mr William Chapple, who then became the manager of the new National Provincial, operating from his premises on the north side of the High Street (now Hearne’s estate agency), as shown in the 1861 and 1871 censuses. The 1881 census shows the bank still situated there, although by that time Mr Chapple had retired to Southampton and only a clerk was in occupation.

Copyright © Mary Baldwin

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By Kate Duggan

Books to give, add to your wish list or just treat yourself to…

The Thursday Murder Cub – Richard Osman Retirees Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron have a unique set of skills that they put to good use solving old murder cases. So when a real murder takes place rather close to home, the four are well placed to find the killer. Funny, warm and with a twist every minute, The Thursday Murder Club will keep readers guessing right until the end. Best of all, a sequel is already in the pipeline.

Word Perfect: Etymological Entertainment for Every Day of the Year – Susie Dent Ever wondered who the original Jack the lad was? Or where a phrase like ‘turn a blind eye’ came from? Susie Dent has been a regular expert on Countdown for twenty-five years. In Word Perfect, she reveals the story behind some wellknown words and phrases and introduces the reader to a whole load of new ones.

(Personally, I might start calling a hankie by its Victorian slang name – a snottinger.)

The Boy Who Grew Dragons – Andy Shepherd Looking for a book for a seven to nine year old? The Boy Who Grew Dragons is likely to be appeal to even reluctant readers. Tomas discovers an unusual plant when he’s helping out in his grandparents’ garden. It turns out to be a dragon fruit tree and the fruit is about to hatch. Before long, Tomas is learning all about his new pet, from the fact it loves broccoli to the unfortunate fact that dragon poo is highly explosive.

Flavour – Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage If you’re buying for someone who loves nothing more than spending a couple of hours in the kitchen cooking up a storm, this is the gift for them. It is not, however, a cookery book for beginners or those wanting to whip up a quick and easy dish. The ingredients aren’t always easy to come by and most of the recipes are experimental to say the least. The dishes are not always vegetarian, but fruit, vegetables or fungi are the star ingredients, and often used in rather surprising ways. Lime and Coconut Potato Gratin anyone?

My Garden World – Monty Don Wildlife fans will adore My Garden World, which is basically Monty Don’s personal homage to the birds, insects and other creatures that share his garden. The book is packed with interesting nuggets of information about British wildlife and is a real pleasure to read (particularly when sat in the garden with a cuppa). If you want to really earn some brownie points, team it with a few packets of wildflower seeds and a pair of binoculars.

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Christmas in Ringwood Under usual circumstances, Christmas in Ringwood would begin with a spectacular Christmas Lights Switch On event in late November with an all-day Market, Fairground, entertainment and processions throughout the day. Of course, there is nothing usual about 2020 and the event was cancelled in October even after considerable scaling back.

Despite this setback, Christmas in Ringwood is most definitely NOT cancelled.

We are excited to bring residents our very own Ringwood Winter Wanderland. We have expanded our usual Christmas Window Display Competition to all businesses and organisations in the Town (not just Town Centre) and will be publishing a map of entries to encourage people to come into town and spend their money supporting local businesses. Residents will be able to vote for their favourite online- details of which will be published on the Town Council website.

We are encouraging residents to decorate their windows so that we can all ‘wander’ around our neighbourhoods and beyond and enjoy what the community has created.

We recognise the financial challenges that many residents may be facing and so over November we have been publishing ideas to inspire some creative and costeffective decorations on our social media.

Meanwhile, Councillor Tony Ring, the Town Mayor had a message for the youngest of our residents, “I am in advanced discussions with Father Christmas who, based in Lapland is not currently subject to travel restrictions. He has agreed to pay a flying visit to Ringwood to help me turn the lights on and to make sure no-one misses this spectacular event. Ringwood TV will be on hand to record this momentous occasion for all to view on social media. He has also kindly agreed to receive your letters and a mention will be made of children who will not be able to visit him in his Grotto this year.”

Although the traditional Rotary Christmas Eve Carol Singing event has also sadly been cancelled this year, collections of toys and gifts for disadvantaged children will still be made. At the time of writing collection points include Ringwood Gateway, Carvers Clubhouse, Greyfriars Community Centre, the Parish Church and the London Tavern but residents are urged to check online for the latest information including dates when collections will begin.

Suffice to say that this has been an extremely challenging year for us all and we recognise that Christmas may be a difficult one for many of our residents. The Information Office at Ringwood Gateway will be open throughout so if have a query we will be happy to help. Our opening hours are different at the moment so please ring first on (01425) 473883 or email town.council@ringwood.gov. uk. We are also recommending that people buy their parking clocks early once available and not to leave it until the last minute.

Although Christmas in Ringwood does look a little different this year we hope that any efforts we make working with the wonderful organisations, businesses and residents in our Town make things a little brighter.

We hope that you have a very Peaceful Christmas and wish you a very happy and healthy New Year.

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10. Which two planets in the Solar System are often referred to as the “ice giants”?

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Dear Santa Paws,

I’ve been a good boy this year, apart from the cowpat incident. I’ve been vigilant about chasing squirrels (it’s good exercise for them you know) and it’s months since I last dug a hole in my dad’s prize lawn.

Last year’s bag of dog biscuits was nice, although the ‘breath control’ labelling didn’t go unnoticed. This year I think it would help you if I give you some ideas.

Firstly, can I have some human stuff that I’m actually not supposed to play with? You know: socks, shoes, a top-of-the-range tennis ball, or a human pillow – because doggie pillows are just not the same.

Then I’d love an automatic belly rubber.

My humans are good, but I want so much more – belly rubs are the absolute best.

Finally, a special request: if anyone has put dog fancy dress clothes on their list, please tell them the workshop had sold out. Especially if they included dog antlers.

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PS: If you bring chocolates for my humans, please put them out of my reach because they are poisonous for me.

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The Blashford Bulletin Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley.

Ibsley Water

View from Ivy North Hide

Tracy Standish

Tracy Standish

Snowdrops Darin Smith

Brambling Steve Farmer

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he population of visiting birds at Blashford continues to increase with the colder weather and onset of winter. Soon duck numbers will peak and the lakes will swarm with waterfowl feeding on the surface and the shoreline.

As we go to print, the bird hides at Blashford Lakes remain closed but panoramic views of Ibsley Water can be had from the viewing platform which is accessible on foot through the closed main car park. This is the prefect spot to watch the starlings put on a show as they twist, turn, swoop and swirl across the sky in mesmerising shape-shifting clouds. These fantastic murmurations occur just before dusk as numerous small groups from the same area flock together above a communal roosting site. The valley boasts a sizeable starling murmuration most years, with the reedbeds to the north of Ibsley Water often used, along with those to the west and the smaller reedbed by Lapwing Hide in the east, so from this

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higher vantage point all possible roost sites can be seen.

Almost all of Ivy Lake can be viewed via a combination of the screens on the footpath running between Ivy Lake and Rockford Lake and the newly opened screened view adjacent to Ivy North Hide. As you walk the paths to and from the lakeside screens, listen out for the wigeon’s distinctive whistle which carries well across the lake. The wigeon is a dabbling duck which feeds on aquatic plants and can also be seen out of the water grazing the grass on the banks.

The car park by the Education Centre remains open and although the Centre is closed, two portable toilets are available in front of the building for visitors to use. On the feeder by the Welcome Hut you may see a variety of woodland birds including great spotted woodpecker, marsh tit, nuthatch, goldfinch, greenfinch, coal tit, blue tit and great tit alongside our winter visitors, the

siskin, brambling and redpoll.

As we move into the New Year the first flowers will start to appear. Patches of snowdrops will begin to emerge along the verges and if the weather has been mild primroses may also flower.

Amongst the deadwood and wet ground the scarlet elf cup fungi, one of the first in the year, begins to grow, painting vivid spots of colour into the woodland habitat.

The Blashford Lakes Project is a partnership between Bournemouth Water, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and Wessex Water. The reserve is managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, a charity that aims to protect local wildlife and inspire people.

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Understanding Investments: Sustainable Investing

With Christmas approaching and having endured such a challenging year on many fronts due to the worldwide pandemic, I am sure many people will reflect on 2020 and hope 2021 will be better. As these articles are themed around “understanding investments”, it felt appropriate at this time of the year to highlight an area of investing which should benefit the environment and society overall.

What is sustainable Investing?

Given the global challenges the world faces, including poverty, healthcare, inequalities and climate change, businesses are coming under increasing pressure to review how they operate and become more sustainable.

This is a movement which has been gathering awareness and support, and which has undoubtably been accelerated by the events of the last 12 months. In 2015 the United Nations announced the “17 Sustainable Development Goals”, to transform the world for the better.

These introduced a 15-year plan for all countries-developed and developing, to end all poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change by 2030.

Why invest in a Sustainable way?

Governments and businesses often include sustainability criteria in the contracts they award business, so companies which embrace these themes have a competitive advantage which should benefit them in the long term.

Certainly, many sustainable funds have out-performed their more mainstream rivals in recent years, a trend which has accelerated in 2020 due to Sustainable funds excluding sectors such as Oil & Gas, Airlines and Industrials and the

higher inclusion of Technology and Healthcare.

I remember 10-15 years ago Howard Goodship the opposite was often true of “ethical funds”, which were much more focused on negatively screening companies rather than inclusion for a companies’ positive contribution. Also, the pool of businesses operating in a sustainable way was much smaller, leading to a limited choice for the fund managers. This has now changed.

However, a word of warning; due to greater awareness of this theme, there has been a flurry of investments funds launched during the last year or so. We believe it is really important to work with investment managers who have experience and a proven track record of delivering on their promises. Our due-diligence processes help identify fund managers who we believe are able to support both socio-economic development and sustainable business practices, whilst generating strong and consistent returns for clients.

Stewart, Kerry and I wish you all a peaceful, healthy Christmas. I am sure you will join us in looking forward to a 2021 in which we are able to return to the freedoms and life we have all been so accustomed to enjoying.

Howard Goodship is an Independent Financial Adviser with Lonsdale Wealth Management, 5 Fridays Court, Ringwood.

Tel: 01425 208490

www.lonsdaleservices.co.uk

The value of an investment and the income from it could go down as well as up. The return at the end of the investment period is not guaranteed and you may get back less than you originally invested. The contents of this article are for information purposes only and do not constitute individual advice.

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Social club for the older community who meet on 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoons each month, 2pm – 4.15pm, in the Activities Hall, Greyfriars, Ringwood. Contact Poppy Garvey 01425 477740.

Braeside Road St Leonards. A bowling club for ALL - participating in the Leagues, Friendlies & Internal competitions. Club sessions Mon & Fri afternoons. Beginners and established players welcome Secretary Brian Morrell 01202 828614

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Meet in St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall every Friday morning from 9 until noon. Currently we operate in a socially distanced way so unfortunately we are unable to serve refreshments at present. But we are here to help you with any IT problems. Call 01425 476558 for info.

Full programme of Leagues’ Bowls for both Ladies & Gents in the New Forest & B’mouth & District Leagues. Stuckton Road, Fordingbridge.

Contact: Mr D C Jones 01425 657627 We promote the art of Fly Dressing/Tying. Wednesday evenings at 7pm - 9:30pm at Poulner Junior School, North Poulner Road, Ringwood, BH24 3LA. New members always welcome Secretary Peter Wildash: 07587000223, mayoflycraft@talktalk.net Visually impaired people meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoon each month at Greyfriars Activities Centre, Ringwood Contact Kate Henderson 01425 476568 / Mary Peach 01425 470008

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go.

Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807.

THE RINGWOOD AND BURLEY BAND

Practice evening, each Friday at 8pm - 10pm. Ebenezer Hall, Greyfriars, Ringwood. NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Jane Lashmar: ringwoodandburleyband@mail.com

WESSEX SUGARCRAFTERS

Meet 3rd Monday each month at 7pm at Radnor Hall, Bodenham.

New members & visitors very welcome. £5 inc refreshments.

Info: Pat Jones 01258 452510 Doreen Simkins 01425 652085

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

Ringwood Conservative Club, 22 Christchurch Road, Ringwood. BH24 1DN on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Music from 7.30-10pm. (Doors open from 6.30pm). No membership required.

Contact Geoff 07798 721405 or 01202 822038 This full symphony orchestra rehearses 7.30 pm Wednesdays at St Peter’s Senior Catholic School, St Catherine’s Rd, Southbourne.

Contact conductor Sam Newgarth 01258 473073. sam@newgarth.fsnet.co.uk www.baps-orch.co.uk

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

Want to try woodturning? Come and join us at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall Braeside Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2PH 1st Wednesday each month 7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759 663151 or just come along

ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION

Fordingbridge & District Branch No. 1321. Meet every 4th Thursday in the Month at Scout Hall, Fordingbridge 7.30pm. Open to all ex RAF & friends.

BRAESIDE BOWLING CLUB

Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize, folk etc. No auditions, beginners as well as experienced singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30.

Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807.

Meet at Avonway Community Centre at 7.30 pm alternate Wednesdays for a mixture of talks by top photographers and members’ shows constructively judged by experienced professionals.

01725 518448 www.fordingbridgecameraclub.org.uk At Godshill Village Hall, final Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm for musicians, any ability, who want to learn jazz. £4 per session, inc tea & biscuits. Derek Ayling, 01425 650770 or Hippotrain@btinternet.com

HEATHERLANDS SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

We bowl from 7.30pm to 10 pm every Wed & Sun at St. Leonards & St. Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road. A gentle sport suitable for ladies as well as men. Ring George on 07831224945

FORDINGBRIDGE & DISTRICT U3A

Every 3rd Wednesday 2-4pm Fordingbridge Town Hall. Members also join activity groups according to interest. Info at u3asites.org.uk/ fordingbridge,Info packs in Fordingbridge library, or come to a meeting (£2 guest)Peter Woollett (memb. Sec) 01425 655490

RINGWOOD UNITARIANS

New group exploring and celebrating matters of spirituality, faith and conscience, asking you not telling you your faith. http://ringwoodunitarians.blogspot.co.uk or 07899 730181

GREYFRIARS PLAYREADING GROUP

Every Wednesday 2-4pm in Greyfriars, Ringwood. The repertoire spans 19th and 20th century drama and we put ‘feeling’ into our parts just like BBC Radio productions. We are short of male readers and would like to see some new faces! Contact Russell Webb 01425 476618

CROWE HILL W.I.

Meet Monthly 2nd Thurs 2pm at Crowe Hill W.I. Hall, Crow Lane.

Visitors welcome. Contact: christine.williams0@icloud.com

RINGWOOD MUSICAL & DRAMATIC SOCIETY & CHOIR. A friendly theatre group of all ages staging Musicals, Plays & Choir concerts. If you’d like to join us either on stage, behind the scenes or singing in the Choir, email our secretary jane.howell059@gmail.com.

For our Choir contact Pamela Berry on 01425 402366.

RINGWOOD NWR

Small friendly women’s group looking for new members. Main meeting monthly weekdays at 7.30pm. Book group meet monthly on Mon afternoons. See nwr.org.uk or contact Josephine 01425 476052

RINGWOOD ART SOCIETY

Meets every 3rd Monday of the month at 7 pm to 9.30 pm at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. Monthly demonstrations by professional artists, also workshops and pottery afternoons. New Members welcome.

Contact David Lowe 01425 482602 or www.ringwoodartsociety.org

FORDINGBRIDGE EMBROIDERY CLUB

Meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at The Methodist Hall, West Street, Fordingbridge. 2-4 pm. Novices & experts welcome.

Pub nights, Parent/toddler group, German church.Contact: Cass 01425 Valerie 01425 656052 or Mary 01425 471362 479101 email: cassscholz1@yahoo.co.uk www.krautsalat.org

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FREEDOM YOUTH CLUB

Guiding for the 18 to 80+. Come and join our lively group who enjoy fun, food and fellowship. We meet at the Trinity Centre, Ringwood 7-9pm 1st Thursday of the month for speakers activities and fun. Transport available. Contact June Bentham 01425 474035 Meet on the third Thursday of each month at Crow WI hall Crow 7 pm for 7 30 start. Visitors are always welcome for more information contact cecileyrt@tiscali.co.uk.

GREYFRIARS BRIDGE CLUB

Meet at Greyfriars Wednesday pm for Rubber Bridge (1.30pm) and Friday eves for Duplicate Bridge (6.45pm). New members & visitors welcome. Phil 01202 379297

AVON VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Meet at The Ann Rose Hall, Greyfriars, Ringwood 1st Wednesday each month at 7.30pm,September to May. www.avas.org.uk Contact Mark Vincent 01425 473677

RINGWOOD CAMERA CLUB

A very friendly club that meet on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at Ringwood Conservative Club. We welcome visitors and have a beginner's section. www.ringwoodcameraclub.co.uk or 01425 482864.

Hyde, Fordingbridge Thursday 8 - 10.30pm, Sat 9-1pm. Also Salisbury Tues eve - Sun am.

Physical and spiritual development. Self defence and weapons training.

20 yrs exp. 4th dan Qualified instructor. All ages.

Contact John 01425 655194 www.takemusu.co.uk Friday's (1st & 3rd) 3.30 - 5.00pm for children aged 8 to 11.

Wednesday's (2nd & 4th) 6.00-8.00pm for children aged 10+ £1 per session plus tuck shop. Rear of St Leonards Village Hall Phone Clementine on 07757 975239

TWO BRIDGES CARE GROUP

We care for the needs of those who are infirm, young or old, & without transport. Our volunteers will drive you to medical appointments & sometimes take you shopping. Call: “Sandleheath & Fordingbridge 0845 385902” and, for more info, call 01425 652527 or 01425 650770

WIGGLE & GIGGLE GROUP

Meet at The Victoria Rooms FORDINGBRIDGE. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 3.00pm - 4.30pm for babies and little ones to around 3yrs. Contact NLCC for further information on 079 097 11886

FORDINGBRIDGE BRIDGE CLUB

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Our friendly club meets from 7 to 10pm on Tuesdays every week at Avonway Community Centre, 36 Shaftesbury St, Fordingbridge.

1st & 3rd weeks: Rubber. 2nd & 4th weeks: Duplicate For details call Sue Hughes 01425 657795

BRAESIDE BRIDGE CLUB

Last Monday of the month (not July & Aug) at The West Room,Avonway Community Centre, Shaftesbury St., Fordingbridge 7.30pm. Contact: David Melbourne 01425 655235 or visit www.fanddhs.org.uk

We are found on the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset.

We shoot on Sunday am, Tuesday & Thursday eve’s in the summer.

In the winter, we also shoot indoors. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk Duplicate Bridge played on Tuesday evenings 6.45 to 10pm at All Saints Church Hall, St Leonards. New members and visitors welcome.

Mrs Marion Paris 01425 478241 or Jill Rix 01425 482747

FORDINGBRIDGE CHORAL SOCIETY

Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings in term time from 7.30pm9pm in the URC, Salisbury Street. New singers welcome.

Contact our Secretary on: 01425 654372

ROTARY CLUB OF FORDINGBRIDGE

We meet at 6.30pm/7pm on Tuesdays every week at Avonway.

We like to make a difference to the lives of others.

For information on joining us call: Colin Ritchie on 01425 655877

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Hire charges are from £7 per hour. Call: 01425 476703

RINGWOOD CHESS CLUB

Meets Monday evenings at Original White Hart, High St., Ringwood ,BH24 1AW. Teams in Bournemouth & Southampton Leagues Contact : malcolmd@m4me.co.uk 01425 838009

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB

Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348

RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE LIONS CLUB

Meet on the 2nd Thursday each month at 7.45 for 8pm at The Elm Tree pub, Hightown Road, Ringwood.

Contact Lion Martin Riseam at: martin.riseam@mac.com – 01425 472181 www.ringwoodandfordingbridgelions.org.uk

AVON W I

Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm at United Reformed Church Hall, Salisbury Street. (No meetings in August) Monthly speaker/activities/discussions. Contact Anne on 01425 655192

RINGWOOD AND DISTRICT EX-TABLERS CLUB.

An active and friendly group of ex-Round Tablers (41-Clubbers).We have a busy and varied Social Programme with a monthly dinner meeting on the third Tuesday. For more info call Ian Stockdale on 07930 340624 or visit www.ringwood-extablers.org

ASHLEY HEATH WI

Meet monthly 2nd Thursday at Braeside Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

Contact: Elizabeth Layet President 01425 478884 or Geraldine Bowles Secretary 01202 871251

RINGWOOD ROTARY CLUB

Meet every Tuesday, 1st & 3rd at 6.15pm: 2nd & 4th at 12.45pm at The Greyfriars Centre (If 5th Tuesday call for details). Contact the Secretary:Tim Moxey 01425 470880 or www.ringwoodrotary.org

FRIENDS OF FORDINGBRIDGE HOSPITAL

We raise money to provide extras & equipment. New members and helpers welcome at our 2 main annual fundraising events also volunteers to join the team serving morning coffee to patients. Contact: Lynette Stanford, 01425 657650 lynette_stanford@btinternet.com

ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

Meet at Greyfriars Community Centre on 1st Monday evening of the month for illustrated talks IN ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics.

Contact : Hazel on 01425 476091

RINGWOOD FRENCH CLUB

Come and join our French Coffee Mornings every Tuesday 10am-11am at Trinity Church Centre, Ringwood. All abilities welcome, conversation group, no exams. No membership required.

Alain Jourdan, 01202 423318 or info@frenchmatters.net.

HURN ROCK AND ROLL CLUB

Every Sunday evening 7.30pm to 10.30pm at The Hurn Bridge Sports Club BH23 6DY Beginners Welcome. Contact: Alan 01202 699022

LONGWATER TAI CHI

Monday classes in Avonway Community Centre, Shaftsbury Street, Fordingbridge.Tai Chi “Health for Life” Drop-in 11am - 12.15pm Contact: Patrick Foley or Jane Launchbury 01725 514546 office@longwatertaichi.co.uk.

RINGWOOD U3A are a small and friendly group for those no

longer in full time employment to enjoy social and educational activities. Monthly meetings with a range of speakers every 3rd Thursday from 2 to 4pm at Greyfriars Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome (£2). www.ringwoodu3a.org.uk or call Pete – 01425 478077.

Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world.

For further details Contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.

FERNDOWN ART SOCIETY

Meet at the Barrington Centre, Pennys Walk,Ferndown, every Wednesday morning 9.30 to 12.30 for painting sessions and a club meet every third Thursday in the month, 7.30 to 9.30pm for a demonstration.

Club members and others are welcome.

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Many of the gifts we give or get at Christmas are gadgets, and that means Santa has a few things to think about in the days before the big day. For example, if the kids have asked him for a games console it’s highly likely that the console will need to download a big software update before it can play online; the worst possible time to do that download is on Christmas morning when everybody else in your street is trying to do the same. If you can, connect any new console to the internet in advance so there’s no delay before the kids can play.

Another good idea is to prepare a bit of paper with your Wi-Fi details and password on it: from Amazon Echo speakers to Apple iPads and even many kids’ toys, a Wi-Fi connection is needed for them to work. Digging out the details in advance will speed things up considerably on the day.

It’s worth looking out any USB-ready charger plugs (such as from iPhones or Kindle Fire tablets), because to help reduce electronic waste many USBpowered devices will come with a cable but not the plug it connects to.

And of course, it’s a very good idea to check what batteries any gadgets, toys or remote controllers are going to need.

If you don’t already have one, a battery charger with a couple of sets of AA and AAA rechargeable batteries will come in very handy in the next few days.

Last but not least, we’d recommend having a multi-tool or a screwdriver set and some really good scissors handy.

We’ve found that many kids’ toys come screwed to the packaging or require very small crosshead screwdrivers to open their battery compartments, and others come in extremely strong clear plastic that’s very hard to open.

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PlayStation 5 The next-generation PlayStation is big, beautiful and it isn’t quite as expensive as we feared: the standard version is £449 and the disk-free digital version is £359. £449, Very.co.uk

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BY MICA BALE

From a vital role in the protection of birds of prey to an interesting connection to Apollo 15, Hampshire has long held an important standing in the scrolls of national and even international history. To celebrate the county as Hampshire faces what may prove to be another historical era, here are five more interesting facts from around the county.

One of Hampshire’s star attractions is surely the Hawk Conservancy Trust which works globally to protect birds of prey and provide vital education and programmes to aid numbers. Based in Amport, the Hawk Conservancy has been toiling to help these majesties of the skies for more than fifty years by means of caring for and rehabilitating injured, ill or orphaned birds of prey.

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Did you know that Cliddesden has often been used as a film and television location? The Hampshire village made a special appearance as ‘Buggleskelly’ in arguably one of Britain's best loved black and white films, Oh Mr Porter, starring Will Hay. The village scenes were shot at the railway station which had become disused a few years before production began on the film.

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Did you know that Hythe Pier railway is the longest continuously running public pier train in the entire world? Taking a train journey today to get to the seaside might well be a memory of the past and taking yet there is something quintessential about taking a train ride along the seafront. Amazingly, Hythe Pier railway has been in operation since it’s construction in1878 although there had been plans produced even before then.

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Admittedly one of Hampshire's most famous sons, did you know that it is 150 years since the death of Charles Dickens? His birthplace in Portsmouth is now a museum which celebrates the author, his works and has some of his personal items, including his snubox and inkwell and even the couch upon which he died 150 years ago.

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In a perhaps small way, it could be said that Hampshire played a part in the Apollo 15 moon landings. American astronaut Al Warden spent a period of time working in Farnborough at the Empire Test Pilot School during the 1960s. Several years later in 1971, he was one of just a handful of men to land on the moon!

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The amazing unlovables of the animal world British invertebrates come in all shapes and sizes, each with a part to play in the local ecosystem. But some aren’t winning any popularity contests. Here’s why we should all try and embrace some of our unlovable species.

Slugs and snails are hated by gardeners the world over for chewing unsightly holes in treasured flowers and shrubs.

Their slimy appearance and eating habits make them unwelcome in the immaculate show gardens that many of us know and love.

However, in the nature-centric garden (the kind we prefer here at the Wildlife Trust), slugs and snails are very important and should be tolerated.

They are a vital food source for all sorts of birds, mammals and reptiles, and are a part of the natural balance. Leave them be and you may be amazed at the wildlife that follows.

Spiders have inspired some of our best-loved novels and comics, but did you know without them the world might be overrun with swarms of insects.

Despite this, spiders carry formidable reputation.

House spiders are incredibly helpful in the house and the garden, keeping flies and other pests in check. In autumn and winter it may seem like there are more spiders in your home than usual, but they are just more active at this time of year. Though they can appear large and sinister, the UK house spider is harmless.

Encourage spiders in the garden by providing logs and stone piles for them to live, feed and breed in. Spiders are

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Moths are often overlooked in favour of their often more colourful cousins - butterflies. They are dismissed as brown and dull, but in fact many species are bright and colourful, and with over 2,500 types of moth in Britain, there’s an amazing amount of diversity to be discovered!

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By Catherine Rose

This month, while you are busy penning your Christmas wishes to friends and family, you are also taking part in one of humankind’s greatest achievements: communication through the art of writing.

Writing has only been in existence for around five thousand years. It was invented a long time after spoken language, which developed tens of thousands of years ago. What is astonishing is that all written languages, although very different in appearance, can be traced back to common origins and a lightbulb moment in writing’s development known as the Rebus Principle.

The earliest forms of written communication were made using illustrations, which can be seen in the oldest cave paintings. Early pictographs were also used as accounts, such as listing belongings that were to be traded or sacrificed, for example, a sheaf of wheat or a cow.

However, people quickly found that pictograms alone were not always enough to convey complex ideas, so they were adapted to not only represent what they were, but to additionally stand for spoken sounds that were not necessarily related to the pictures themselves.

This was the Rebus Principle – rebus meaning ‘by things’ in Latin. It meant that people’s names could be written down, as well as their possessions and transactions. As an example, ‘sun’ and ‘son’ have different meanings but are the same sound, so could be represented by the same symbol.

The Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans made their own versions of this alphabet and it was spread across the Mediterranean by travelling merchants.

Today, we use the Greek alphabet, but the origins of our letters can still be traced back to those original pictographs. The letter ‘a’ or ‘A’, for example, was originally an ox’s head or aleph and was therefore given the sound a.

The Greeks subsequently called this first letter alpha. Because of differences between cultures in reading left to right or right to left, letters were turned and adapted. If you flip our capital letter A upside down, it still looks like an ox head.

As with spoken language, written language has evolved over time. Punctuation and the differentiation between capital and lower-case letters were a necessary evolution of reading long texts in order to clarify meaning. A comma can make a world of difference! With the invention of printing, punctuation was standardised.

The invention of writing has not only given us a means to post our good wishes at Christmas. It has also given us the gift of great literature and in our modern world has enabled global communication.

The earliest form of writing using symbols – or phonograms – to represent sounds is known as ‘cuneiform’. It was invented in ancient southern Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq) by the Sumerians in order to facilitate trade. Cuneiform used a system of triangular marks made with a reed that were impressed on wet clay tablets.

Alphabets we use today have their origins in the Semitic language. Many of the Semites worked as labourers in Ancient Egypt and adapted hieroglyphs to represent twenty-four different sounds, producing their own written letters.

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By Kate Duggan

It can be tricky to find the perfect gift set, so a few brands now allow you to create your own. British brand Noble Isle is one of them. Select three or four products from its extensive range, and they’ll be popped into a gift box and posted out. And what a range to choose from… Personally, I love the spicy Fireside Bath & Shower Gel and the subtly floral Willow Song Body Lotion. The bespoke Trio set is £20 from www.nobleisle.com.

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Buying for a teenager? Organic Young’s My Skin Goals set is likely to be well-received. It features the Clear Skin Foaming Face Wash, Purifying Serum and Cleansing Moisturiser.

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Together, they help to tackle acne, soothe inflammation and keep skin healthy. Plus, each purchase supports the Born Free Foundation. The set is £30 from www.greenpeople.co.uk.

I think we all deserve a bit of relaxation this Christmas.

Open the Puressentiel Time to Unwind travel bag and you’ll find a Rest & Relax Air Spray, a Rest & Relax Massage Oil and a Stress Roll-on. Together, they use the power of essential oils to promote a feeling of calm, ease stress and tension, and aid relaxation. Bliss, at £20 from www.uk.puressentiel.com

Bobbi Brown’s gift sets are always a treat and this year’s are no exception. Top of my list is the Must Have Essentials set. You get a make-up bag, full-size Pot Rouge Blusher and five minis, including a Luxe Lip Color in Neutral Rose and a Smokey Eye Mascara. Together, they’re worth £82, so the set is an absolute steal at £36.50; see www.bobbibrown.co.uk.

Liz Earle (www.lizearle.co.uk ) has outdone itself with its gift range this year. The packaging is lush and many of the sets come with festive tins or reusable bags. It’s hard to pick a favourite to be honest. If you’re looking for a stocking filler, The Joy Cleanse and Polish set (£12) is ideal. Buying for a man? You can’t go wrong with the Shower and Shave Collection (£30). And I’m personally lusting after the Together We Shine Haircare Set (£33).

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36 Natalie poked her head around the kitchen door. “I thought I heard a crash.”

Colin and Maureen looked at each other in panic.

“So sorry Natalie, we’ve had a little accident,” Maureen confessed. “Colin’s dropped your Thermos flask.”

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Maureen and Colin watched helplessly as the Thermos flask slid from the table. It hit the kitchen floor with a dull crack.

“Christmas is ruined,” Colin said glumly.

“Christmas isn’t ruined.” Maureen reached for her glass to calm her nerves. “Not when there’s sherry.”

“Perhaps it’s saveable.” Colin gingerly picked up the Thermos flask and shook it. It sounded like wet gravel. “Natalie brought it,” he said.

Their guests, Colin’s dad, Maureen’s brother Derrick and his fiancée Natalie were patiently waiting in the dining room for their Christmas dinner. It was a family tradition for everyone to bring something for the meal. Colin’s dad had made the Christmas pudding, Derrick had brought crackers.

“What did she bring?” Maureen asked quietly.

“I’ve no idea,” Colin said, “she just handed me this when she came in.”

It was the first time Natalie had joined them for Christmas day, and the pressure to impress was on because she’d once been a guest on a cookery show on the local radio and never missed an opportunity to mention it.

“It was only cheap,” Natalie laughed nervously.

“Just so long as the contents are alright.”

Colin shook the Thermos.

Natalie looked crestfallen.

“I could lend you a pair of slippers,” he offered.

Maureen nudged him in the ribs. “But my advice would be not to put your shoes in a Thermos in the first place.”

Natalie looked puzzled. “Not shoes, it’s jus,” she frowned, “to pour on the meal.”

“Do you mean gravy?” Maureen asked, astonished.

“I knew there was something missing!”

“I suppose some people call it that.” Natalie sounded offended. “We professional chefs call it jus.”

“Why didn’t you say?” Maureen laughed, refilling her glass. “Colin, get the jar of granules out of the pantry and I’ll whisk up some more.”

“But it was a special jus,” Natalie protested.

“What’s the key ingredients?” Colin asked as the kettle boiled.

Natalie blushed. “I used gravy granules,” she said quietly, “with a slug of sherry in it.”

“Didn’t I tell you Colin?” Maureen picked up the bottle. “Sherry to the rescue again!”

“What did she say when she gave it to you?”

Maureen asked impatiently.

Colin thought for a moment. “She said it was shoes,” he said finally.

“It’s clearly not shoes though is it?” Exasperated, Maureen took another swig of her sherry.

“What are we going to do now?” she said.

“What did you ask her to bring?”

Colin said.

“I can’t remember, can I?” Maureen said. “Let’s look at what we’ve got and see what’s missing.”

They looked at the steaming dishes of food on the counter – turkey, stuffing, sprouts and roast potatoes.

“Can I help with anything?”

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By Katherine Sorrell

We help you to make the most of your festive centrepiece.

Some prefer a real Christmas tree while others argue for artificial. We offer some arboreal insights.

Which type of real tree?

The Norway Spruce is the classic choice but can be spikey and shed needles. The very popular Nordmann Fir has an even shape, soft foliage and glossy, dark green needles that don’t drop much. The Scots Pine retains its needles and has a lovely, fresh smell, while the Fraser Fir has silvery-green foliage and soft, low-shed needles with a citrusy aroma. The Noble Fir features blueish needles with well-spaced foliage while the unusual Lodgepole Pine has bushy, upward-pointing branches and the best needle-retention of all.

Cut or container?

Freshly cut Christmas trees provide a problem when it comes to disposal, so a great alternative is a tree purpose-grown in a pot. After Christmas the tree can be moved outside until next year. It will grow but can be kept for up to three years.

Preparing for your tree-shopping trip Measure the height and width of the space available for your tree and take a tape measure with you. Pack a pair of heavy gloves and an old blanket to catch pine needles that fall off in the boot of your car. If transporting your tree on your car’s roof, take a rope and perhaps a tarpaulin to wrap around the tree.

Picking out the best tree Look for a symmetrical tree with evenly distributed branches. Fresh trees will boast shiny, green needles that don’t drop if you gently pull a branch. Avoid trees with dry or brown needles.

Buying direct from a local grower is best.

What about artificial trees?

Modern artificial trees are incredibly realistic, though usually without the natural appearance or smell that real trees offer. An artificial can be used again and again, but consider how easily it can be stored.

Frosted Norway spruce seven-foot artificial Christmas tree, £369.99; glitter LED Christmas bauble trio, £11.99; Osby star lights, from £7.99; champagne bow Christmas decoration, £7.99; all Lights4fun: 01423 816 040; lights4fun.co.uk.

Which artificial tree?

There is a huge variety of shapes and sizes on offer, and with a choice of PVC needles or PE (polyethylene) needles. Many artificial trees are pre-lit, too and some are ‘frosted’ with a dusting of artificial snow.

Caring for your real tree • If you want it to look good right through until Twelfth Night, try to buy your tree as late as possible.

• Ask the seller to saw a small slice off the bottom of the trunk (alternatively, do this yourself as soon as you get home). This will help it to absorb water.

• Stand the tree in a bucket of water in a cool place until you are ready to position and decorate it.

• If possible, place the tree in a cool spot, away from fires or radiators. Even a sunny window can hasten the tree’s decline.

Secure it in a correctly sized, sturdy stand and adjust it so it is level. Fill the reservoir with water and check this regularly, topping up as necessary.

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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION

Doctors’ Numbers

Ringwood Medical Centre 01425 478901 The Close, Ringwood, BH24 1JY Cornerways Medical Centre Parkers Close, Gorley Road, Poulner BH24 1JD

01425 472515

Fordingbridge Surgery Bartons Road Fordingbridge Hospital Fordingbridge, SP6 1RS

01425 653430

Dalkeith 4a West Street, Ringwood Mansfield House Dental Surgery 36 Southampton Road, Ringwood Northfield Dental Practice 163 Northfield Road Ringwood Southfield Dental Practice 115 Christchurch Road Ringwood, BH24 3AQ Fordingbridge Dental Surgery Highfield House, Fordingbridge Hospital, Bartons Road

01425 473688

Open Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm T: 03444 111306. e: advice@newforest.cabnet.org.uk w: www.adviceguide.org.uk

Library Times www.hants.gov.uk/library

Ringwood Library

Dentists’ Numbers

01425 473938

(closed Bank Holidays)

0300 555 1387

Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DW Opening Hours: Mon CLOSED Thur 9.00 - 5.00 Tues 9.00 - 7pm Fri 9.00 - 5.00 Wed 9.00 - 5.00 Sat 9.00 - 1pm Public Computer Network, and Photocopier facilities

See ‘What’s On’ listings for all Library Activities.

Fordingbridge Library 0300 555 1387

01425 480032 01425 489283 01425 652331

School Terms & Holidays

Hampshire Community & Controlled schools Five days are also available for professional day closures during term time. These are specified by the headteacher and governors of each school All dates taken from: www.hants.gov.uk and www.dorsetforyou.com Dates in white are where days differ for Dorset.

Term/holiday Spring Term: 6 Jan - 3 April 2020 Half Term: 17 - 21 Feb 2020 Easter Holidays: 6 - 17 April 2020 Summer Term: 20 April - 22 (20) July 2020 Half Term: 25 - 29 May 2020 Summer Holidays: 23(21)July - 2 Sept 2020 Autumn Term: 3 Sept - 18 Dec 2020 Half Term: 26 Oct - 30 Oct 2020 Christmas Holidays: 21 Dec 2020 - 1 Jan 2021 UK holidays Easter: 10 - 13 April 2020 May Day: 8 May 2020 Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 2020 Summer Bank Holiday: 31 Aug 2020 Christmas: 25, 28 Dec 2020 New Year: 1 Jan 2021 R-02/20

Citizens Advice Bureau

Roundhill, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AQ Opening Hours: CLOSED Monday 9.30 - 5.00 Tuesday Wednesday 9.30 - 5.00 CLOSED Thursday 9.30 - 5.00 Friday 9.30 - 1 Saturday Public Computer Network, and Photocopier facilities

See ‘What’s On’ listings for all Library Activities.

Recycling

www.hants.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 01202 828083 1 April - 30 Sept: 9am - 6pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 9am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 9am - 5pm Garden Waste Collection Service 01590 646123

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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime

Utilities / Emergencies

Ringwood/Fordingbridge Police Stations

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Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency

Crimestoppers

0800 55 51 11

Gas - Emergency

British Transport Police

0800 40 50 40

Community Centres Greyfriars- Ringwood

01425 472613

Avonway - Fordingbridge

01425 652706

999 0800 111 999

Southern Electricity Emergency Water - Bournemouth Water - Southern –leaks

08000 72 72 82 01202 59 00 59 0800 820 999

Sewerage–Southern-emergency 0330 303 0368

Local Councils & Agencies

- Wessex

0345 600 4600

New Forest District Council

023 8028 5000

Ringwood Town Council

01425 473883

Fordingbridge Town Council

01425 654134

Ringwood & Fordingbridge Libraries

Hampshire County Council

0845 603 56 38

Citizens Advice Bureau - New Forest

03444 111 306

Environment Agency

0800 80 70 60

Visitor Information

-Ringwood

02380 282 269

-Fordingbridge

01425 654560

Community First New Forest

01425 482773

Floodline (warnings& advice)

0345 988 11 88

Ringwood Foodbank

01425 600 134

Bournemouth A&E

Hospitals

0800 800 151

BT Faultline

Information

Travel

0300 555 1387

01202 70 41 69

National Express Coaches

0871 781 81 81

NHS Non-Emergency

111

Bournemouth Airport

01202 36 40 00

Bournemouth Hospital

01202 30 36 26

Southampton Airport

0844 481 7777

Christchurch Hospital

01202 48 63 61

Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail)

0871 200 22 33

Fordingbridge Hospital

01425 65 22 55

AA (Automobile Association)

0800 88 77 66

Poole Hospital

01202 66 55 11

RAC (Royal Automobile Club)

0333 2000 999

Salisbury Hospital

01722 33 62 62

Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries

01202 33 84 20

Southampton Hospital

02380 77 72 22

National Rail Enquiries

0345 748 49 50

Helplines Samaritans

01202 551 999

Childline

0800 11 11

Drinkline

0300 123 1110

NSPCC

0808 800 50 00

Lifeline-NFDC Community Alarms

02380 28 54 53

National Drugs Helpline

0800 77 66 00

National Debtline

0808 808 40 00

Age Concern

0800 328 7154

Rspca - Ashley Heath

0300 123 0749

Seniorline

0808 800 65 65

AL-anon(10am-10pm)year round

0207 403 08 88

Community Legal Advice Direct

0345 345 43 45

Alcoholics Anonymous 24 hours:

0845 769 75 55

Hampshire Families

0796 2272 931

Meeting House Hours Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri, Sat 10am—12 noon Wed 10am—2.30pm Closed Sunday

Chemist Opening Times

FORDINGBRIDGE Pharmacy, 01425 654539 22 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AX Mon - Sat: 7.30am-10.30pm, Sun: 9am-7pm Lloyds Pharmacy, 01425 474196 RINGWOOD HEALTH CENTRE , The Close Mon - Fri: 8.30-6.30, Sat: 9-1 Lloyds Pharmacy, 01425 483643 Parkers Close,Gorley Road, Poulner Mon - Fri: 9-6.30, Sat: 9-12.30 Boots, RINGWOOD 01425 474170 11 Southampton Road, Ringwood Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-5:30

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Bretts Pharmacy, 01425 470982 ASHLEY HEATH High Street, Ashley Heath.

Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-1 Boots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971 / 548139 Castlepoint, Bournemouth.

Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 Morrisons (in Store),VERWOOD 01202 826555 Chiltern Drive, Verwood Mon - Fri: 9-1, 2-8, Sat: 9-1, 2-6, Sun: 10-1 Boots, FERNDOWN 01202 871841 Trickets Cross Mon - Fri: 9-7, Sat: 8.30-1, 2-5.30, Sun: 10-4

Ringwood Foodbank

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