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February / March 2021

Contents

Welcome Dear Readers, am delighted that Royal Mail is here to deliver your February/ March issue of Roundabout East Dorset Villages magazine. With times as they are and lots of things to worry about, I am hoping we can bring you some light relief. Good, positive reading, puzzles and pages of interest, as well as our wonderful trades and services. We are all here for you. It is true that many of the clubs and societies promoted inside are not available to offer their full services at this time. However, you can call them to book your space for the coming months. Some may even be able to give you advice.

Let’s not forget our local community.

Also, please keep calling the advertisers. Many have full PPE in place and can help you right now.

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with best wishes,

Others can book you in, in the near future, as soon as they are able to help you. Do call and talk to them.

I would like to add articles about “Locals in Lockdown”! Why not send me an email, or pop the data in the post? What have you been doing whilst we have not been able to get out and about as usual? Have you tried something new? Taken up a new hobby? You may well have ideas that will inspire others, so why not tell me all about it? I would love to hear from you, so please don’t be shy… and get in touch!

Stephen, myself and all the team here at “Modern Magazines” wish you well. Stay Safe and look after each other.

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

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Feature articles Now & Then: 9 High Street, Ringwood Book Reviews: Books to Dip Into Technology: High-Tech Hygiene Wildflie: Watching for Lapwing History: St Valentine’s Day Beauty: Beauty Gifts to Show You Care Short Story: Wash Day Home & Interiors: Passion for House Plants

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Here’s to more optimistic times!

Debbie

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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

Pets Corner 9 High Street, Ringwood became grocers Waller & Co.

Taken in c.1988

The 1988 photograph shows no. 9 had become the premises of Chas.E.Smith, dealers in men’s work and leisure wear, camping gear and government surplus.

During the 1990s it had a change of shop frontage with a front door relocated to the right-hand side when it was the offices of Woolwich building society. The door no. 7, seen on the left of all the photographs, led to a staircase to the first floor premises. In the 1970s this was used as a hairdressing salon and later as offices.

During the 21st century 9 High Street became a pet shop named Pampurred Pets. In 2016 this was taken over by Pets Corner, a chain of pet shops established in Haywards Heath in 1968, specialising in food and products for cats, dogs and other small animals.

Before the 1970s, Ringwood was once full of small grocers, supplying essential dry grocery items such as sugar, tea and flour and other food items like butter, cheese and tinned goods. However many of these grocers were driven out of business by the competitive prices of the new supermarkets such as Pricerite and Keymarkets.

Taken in c. 1997

During the early 19th century 9 High Street was owned and occupied by one of Ringwood’s most successful grocers, John Biles Kingsbury. He also owned many properties in nearby Strouds Lane, now known as Kingsburys Lane. After his death in 1863 his widow Maria continued to live on at no. 9 until by 1878 White’s Directory shows that grocer Elijah Hunt had taken over.

Stevens 1921 directory shows his retired son, Alfred Hunt, was then in residence. Later on in the mid-20th century the shop Copyright © Mary Baldwin

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By Kate Duggan

Sometimes we just can’t face a whole novel or autobiography. With these books, you can dip in and out whenever you have a spare five minutes.

Back to Nature: How to Love Life and Save It – Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin Whether you’re an avid nature lover and wondering how to stop the catastrophic decline in biodiversity, or you’re feeling disconnected from the wild and want to reap the benefits of it once again, this is a great book to help you. There are lots of interesting titbits to digest over a coffee (ever wondered how trees communicate?) and plenty of ideas for how to take action.

Dear NHS: 100 Stories to Say Thank You – Adam Kay Adam Kay brings us a series of essays and musings from a range of household names, from Malala Yousafzai to Dame Julie Walters and Johnny Vegas. Each tale is about how the NHS has stepped in to help the writer. There’s a story of a suspected heart attack that turned out to be trapped wind, several about household accidents (often involving kitchen knives) and plenty of sentimental stories to boot.

Plus, all profits go to charity.

Encounters: A Photographic Journey – Levison Wood Award-winning reportage photographer Levison Wood has travelled to more than 100 countries over the last ten years. Encounters brings together 140 of his images, along with text about each one. You’ll meet a young shepherd girl in Ethiopia, resourceful teenagers in the Congo, stranded nomads, fishermen in Yemen and families surviving in war-torn regions.

The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of Dreams If you love the TV series about expert craftspeople restoring much loved family heirlooms, you won’t want to miss the accompanying book. It goes into more detail about some of the most interesting items shown in the series, from a rusty miner’s helmet to a circus performer’s dress. It’s the book version of a mug of tea and hot buttered crumpet.

Toksvig’s Almanac 2021 – Sandi Toksvig Fancy ‘An Eclectic Meander Through the Historical Year’? The main focus is on women that have been all but forgotten. There’s Begum Samru – an Indian dancer who led an army of mercenaries, Ida B. Wells – an activist and suffragist who co-founded the largest civil rights organisation in the United States, and Annette Kellerman, whose stunts including diving from 60 feet into a pool of crocodiles.

There are also poems, trivia and other fascinating snippets.

Sapiens: A Graphic Novel – Yuval Noah Harari et al.

The original Sapiens is fascinating, but there’s an awful lot of information to take in. If you’re interested in the origin of humans, but want something a little easier to digest, try this instead. It’s the first volume in a graphic-novel adaptation of the global bestseller. Full-colour illustrations and straightforward text take the reader on a journey from the very birth of humankind. It’s absorbing, suitable for older children as well as adults and has a good spattering of humour throughout.

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Foundation Awards Over £85,000 to Support Local Youngsters The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) had a really successful Trustees Meeting on Team on Saturday, with 12 trustees and 5 ambassadors in attendance. Amid all the doom and gloom the board agreed to allocate an amazing £85,800 to support local young people in the year ahead. Quite an achievement in the middle of a pandemic.

Pete Thornton commented, “We are truly grateful to be able to continue to do the work we do in John’s memory.

We are however very conscious that the charity is entirely the sum of its supporters. Without them there would be no JTYAF, and we are totally overwhelmed by all the kindness and generosity that has made this possible.”

Young people from 19 local youth organisations are set to benefit.

The charity was delighted to add West Moors Middle School as a new organisation of support and also a new John Thornton Flying Scholarship was another exciting addition for 2021.

the Royal Marines. Over 2100 young people have benefitted from JTYAF support since it was formed. Funds raised helping them to discover their potential, develop their talents and pursue their ambitions. The charity has also funded numerous group and whole school projects, ranging from refurbishing the library at Ferndown Upper School to funding an assistance dog at Beaucroft Foundation School.

Young people are experiencing many challenges in these uncertain and difficult times and every contribution that the charity receives will help them to build a brighter future. The JTYAF has no paid staff and no premises and by keeping running costs to a minimum ensures that the maximum amount of funds raised are directly invested in young people.

If you would like to find out more about the work of the JTYAF, or join their team of volunteers, please visit their website. www.jtyaf.org or contact them at jtyaf@ outlook.com

The JTYAF has provided a minibus for all the local schools and youth organisations for the last 5 years but the lease expires in March. With careful budgeting the charity was able to set aside funds to continue the lease of the current minibus for another 5 years, providing invaluable support to all the local schools and a great many youth organisations.

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4. Which two characters from the TV show Friends are brother and sister?

5. Which planet in the solar system is sometimes referred to as “Earth’s sister” due to it being of similar size and mass?

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6. What is the surname of the brothers who wrote, produced and directed the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou?

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Serves 8 Ready in 1 hour 30 mins, plus cooling INGREDIENTS • 175g unsalted butter, softened • 175g caster sugar • 175g self-raising flour • 3 medium eggs • Grated zest and juice from 1 small orange, plus extra zest to decorate • 75g ground almonds • 125g ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped • Icing sugar, to dust TIP If the top of the cake starts to overbrown before the end of the cooking time, cover loosely with a piece of foil.

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Get the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this delicious fruity loaf cake.

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2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, eggs and the orange rind and juice in a bowl. Beat with an electric whisk until thoroughly combined. Toss together the ground almonds and apricots and fold into the mixture.

3. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and gently level the surface. Bake for 50 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes until risen and golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely. Serve dusted with icing sugar and decorated with the extra orange zest.

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Understanding Investments: Pension Options at Retirement

Retirement, and the associated ceasing of the ability to earn an income, can be a scary thought and is certainly a huge decision.

Understanding the effect of inflation on your income needs throughout retirement (at 3% inflation your expenditure will double over 24 years) and other significant capital requirements needs more than a “finger in the air” analysis. At Lonsdale Wealth Management, we utilize cash-flow planning tools to help clients understand whether retirement is affordable and just as importantly, sustainable. Once affordability has been identified, decisions on the most effective way to generate retirement income can be made. There are more choices than you might think!

Retirement Income is divided into secure income and flexible income. Secure income would include Defined Benefit Pension Schemes, the State Pension and Pension Annuities. Flexible income includes Pension Drawdown and income from capital and investments, with rental income classed between the two, as it is secure but can be subject to void periods.

You can currently access your defined contribution pension savings any time after age 55 although the minimum age is expected to increase to 57 in 2028 and remain 10 years below state pension age thereafter. You have five broad choices and for each option, 25% of your pension savings can be paid tax-free: 1. S ecure Income - Annuity Exchange your pension savings for an annuity provided by an insurance company which is then guaranteed for the rest of your life (with options including a dependant’s annuity). Annuity income is subject to income tax.

2. Secure Income - Temporary Annuity Little known but can be very attractive for those who want to retire early. Can provide a higher guaranteed income for a specific number of years (perhaps until other

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pensions such as the State Pension commence) to allow the Howard Goodship balance of pension funds to remain invested. Annuity income is subject to income tax.

3. Flexi-Access Drawdown Take the income you need when you need it. The money remains invested and you draw a variable level of income for as long as your money lasts. Withdrawals are subject to income tax.

4. Cash Payment Have all your savings paid as a cash lump sum, with 75% of the fund subject to income tax.

5. Leave it for now There is no requirement to draw your savings from your pension and the fund can be passed down to a nominated beneficiary (and through different generations), often outside of your estate and therefore exempt from Inheritance Tax. The 25% tax free lump sum is lost if not taken during lifetime, but your funds can be paid tax-free on death before 75 (taxable on death after 75).

As you can see, there is now significant choice available and pension savings are another tax advantageous wrapper to consider alongside other tax efficient products including ISAs. We are available for a free initial, no obligation chat to discuss and consider your personal situation, aiming to help achieve the most taxefficient and sustainable outcome.

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

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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. The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate Cash-flow planning or tax advice.

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MUSIC FOR THE MIND

At St Michaels Church, Church Hill, Verwood BH31 6DZ. 4th Monday of the Month at 11.00am—12.30 excluding August. Singing meeting for people with memory problems. Aim is to give carer & cared for quality time together. FREE. For more info call Gwen on 01202 827800 .

RINGWOOD GOOD NEIGHBOURS

RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE TALKING NEWS Supplies audio transcripts of local newspapers and non-political and non-sectarian magazines free to sight impaired people.

Welcomes donations & help to read & edit.

Contact: Peter Ansell 01425 475886

Helping people in the BH24 postcode area with transport for medical appointments and also has a BEFRIENDING service. Please contact us on 07933 202112. More drivers always welcome, please phone if you can spare a few hours a week.

Join us to maintain footpaths and enjoy organised walks, social activities and winter evening meetings.

Membership Secretary: 01425 647499 www.rffs.org.uk

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB

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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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.

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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

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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.

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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 2nd

Meet monthly 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.

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High-Tech Hygiene As we’ve become much more conscious of hygiene we’ve discovered new things to worry about – so the phones that are our constant companions could also be harbouring all kinds of unpleasantness now that we’re using them constantly. You can’t stick a smartphone in the wash, but you can sanitise it with ultraviolet light. Some UV sanitisers can kill bacteria and viruses in just thirty seconds, but even the slowest ones only need a couple of minutes.

Even innocuous items such as soap dispensers can harbour germs, so if that concerns you then you might want to consider a no-touch soap dispenser.

These have sensors that can detect your hand and automatically dispense the right amount of soap, and there are lots of models to choose from. Prices start at around £12.

One of the most effective ways to hygienically clean things is to use a steam cleaner, which has the added advantage of cleaning without harsh chemicals. Steam cleaners usually come in two kinds: ones for floors, which usually resemble mops, and multipurpose ones. The latter are great for cleaning kitchen or bathroom tiles, ovens and surfaces, and some even come with attachments for cleaning upholstery and curtains. Just be careful what you use them on: laminate floors and steam cleaning don’t go well together, as the hot steam can warp the flooring. Steam cleaning is absolutely fine for wooden floors, tiles or linoleum.

In addition to cleaning surfaces you can clean the air too. Air purifiers do a good job of removing allergens and pollutants from the air, which can be particularly helpful for people with asthma and allergies, but be wary of claims that they remove viruses: the filters in home purifiers are rarely fine enough to trap such particles.

Think of these devices as a good way to remove dust, pet dander and other things that you or your family may be allergic or intolerant to.

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE With a shakier start to the year than many could wish, Hampshire still remains one of the most beautiful and historic counties in all of Britain.

From a racecourse with an interesting heritage to a story of survival in the face of pestilence, here are five more fascinating facts from around the county.

Did you know that Tweseldown Racecourse was purchased by the British Army in 1854 during the Crimean War for use as a training ground? The Hampshire racecourse has a heritage of interesting events, including several royal visits from non other than Queen Victoria herself when she oversaw a display consisting of more than fifteen thousand troops. Several years later in 1867, Tweseldown would become an official racecourse and would later go on to host olympic events in 1948 among many other prestigious occasions.

Amazingly, the Hampshire Beekeepers Association has been in existence for nearly one hundred and forty years. The Association has witnessed many changes and events, including the Isle of Wight bee disease which devastated many numbers in the area in 1904 and was said to have been the reason behind the near decimation of the British Black Bee. This disease in the bees badly affected the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Beekeepers Association and destroyed countless hives for nearly two decades.

Excellently though, in the coming years, there was greater understanding of the disease and the numbers of bees and their keepers continued to grow to the thriving society it is today.

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Did you know...

The Hampshire Bat Group has reported sightings of seventeen of the eighteen species of the UK’s bat breeds? Amazingly, the Bat Group has also spotted two of some of the most rare bat breeds in the UK which can even prove elusive throughout the rest of Europe. These two rare breeds, the barbastelle and Bechstein bat have been seen in the New Forest and ongoing work is being done by the society to research and encourage more numbers in the county.

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In the 1960s the coastal village of Calshot welcomed guests from the world’s most remote island Tristan da Cunha in the Atlantic Ocean after a volcanic explosion forced the island’s inhabitants to seek shelter elsewhere. Although there were some social issues, causing many to return, a housing estate was built and many residents chose to stay in the Hampshire village. In memory of the kindness of the Hampshire people however, those who did return then renamed the island’s harbour after the village of Calshot!

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Hampshire has often beckoned the creative talents of writers and artists and one such author was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who stayed in Emery Down for about a year to research his book, The White Company.

The Sherlock Holmes author often wished to test his talents for literature in stories away from his famous detective and placed greater value on his other titles. During his stay in Hampshire, he would often be seen socialising in the village and most particularly enjoying one of the area’s many picturesque walks.

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Did you know...

The Hampshire Bat Group has reported sightings of seventeen of the eighteen species of the UK’s bat breeds? Amazingly, the Bat Group has also spotted two of some of the most rare bat breeds in the UK which can even prove elusive throughout the rest of Europe. These two rare breeds, the barbastelle and Bechstein bat have been seen in the New Forest and ongoing work is being done by the society to research and encourage more numbers in the county.

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In the 1960s the coastal village of Calshot welcomed guests from the world’s most remote island Tristan da Cunha in the Atlantic Ocean after a volcanic explosion forced the island’s inhabitants to seek shelter elsewhere. Although there were some social issues, causing many to return, a housing estate was built and many residents chose to stay in the Hampshire village. In memory of the kindness of the Hampshire people however, those who did return then renamed the island’s harbour after the village of Calshot!

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Hampshire has often beckoned the creative talents of writers and artists and one such author was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who stayed in Emery Down for about a year to research his book, The White Company.

The Sherlock Holmes author often wished to test his talents for literature in stories away from his famous detective and placed greater value on his other titles. During his stay in Hampshire, he would often be seen socialising in the village and most particularly enjoying one of the area’s many picturesque walks.

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Watching for Lapwing Lapwing, green plover, peewit, tewit – this bird of many names is a spectacular sight in winter. You don’t always have to go far to spot lapwings, as in winter their numbers increase in Britain as birds flock in from the colder continent. You can see them on farmland and grassy areas in wetland sites (like estuaries, lakes and reservoirs) at this time of year, roosting balanced on one leg with their heads tucked away or feeding on invertebrates.

The flight of lapwings is unusual and can be described as ‘floppy’. Their large, rounded wings move slowly, feathers spread and showing flashes of the white feathers underneath; the slow wingbeats can make them appear to float and is very recognisable feature of the lapwing.

Springtime flocks dart and zigzag, these amazing aerial displays confuse predators as their flight and mixed colouring make each bird hard to focus on.

At first glance their plumage may look dark and dull but look a little closer or watch it catch the light and you will see the iridescent sheen of greens and purples. Both males and females have a crest on their heads, although the male’s is longer and showier.

Their other names of peewit and tewit relate to their call. Lapwings often call as they fly, the calls can sound a little robotic. Around 140,000 pairs breed in the UK, some will remain here over winter but many more arrive as their numbers more than quadruple in the winter. As they are not breeding it is 28

a good time to look for lapwing on the coast. They may be joined in their flocks by other wading birds or starlings, taking off together as dusk settles to find a safe place to roost.

Unfortunately, these fascinating birds are declining, and they are now red listed by the RSPB. Changes in farmland practises has been a big factor in their decline as nests fail and food is increasingly scarce. Like other plover species, lapwing next on the ground, meaning their eggs and chicks are particularly vulnerable to predation and disturbance. There are some positive trends however.

On nature reserves and other sites that are managed for wildlife there has been recent increases in lapwing populations, as more pairs manage to successfully raise chicks. It is hoped that with careful management of the land they may once again become a common bird of our countryside

Lapwing

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By Kate Duggan

Whether you’re buying for a lover or a best friend, if you need some inspiration just keep reading…

Torn between flowers and make-up? Why not send both? Little Betty’s Gifts create stunning bouquets using artificial flowers interwoven with cosmetics, such as nail varnishes, eye palettes and lipsticks. The bouquet comes in a personalised hatbox and really does have the wow factor. Other bouquets are also available, including ones with scarves, brooches, candles or baby clothes. I’ve bought four as gifts so far, and expect to buy many more in the future. The bouquets cost from £28 plus postage. Search for Little Betty’s Gifts on www.etsy.com.

Looking for a small gift for an eco-conscious other half? Nuddy bars are plasticfree, vegan and cruelty-free, but they’re also super-moisturising and come in fun packaging.

According to the twenty-eight-year-old founder, she wants to make soap cool again. If you’re buying a Nuddy bar as a Valentine’s gift, go for the Coconut Moisturising Soap Bar, £4.95. It smells delicious, leaves skin soft and strokeable and the box should get your message across – ‘Totally coco-NUTS for your body’. See www.nuddy.co.uk.

Want to save money on top brands? Like supporting charity? Beauty and the Breast (www.beautyandthebreast.co.uk) lets you do both. Sign up as a member (from £5 a month) to save up to 40% on brands such as Beauty Lab, Jessica and Mii. 100% of the profits from each membership goes to Breast Cancer Haven. The Spongellé Flowers make cute gifts. They’re a body wash and skin buffer in one – perfect for travelling (remember that?) Each ‘flower’ costs £10 for members or £12.50 for non-members. Last-minute shopping panic? Just send a digital gift card. It’s valid for a year and can be sent on whatever date you choose. Simples.

Perfume tends to be well received, but is usually rather pricey. If you don’t fancy taking out a loan to buy a decent bottle, or picking up a cheap looking one endorsed by a B-list celebrity, try La Librairie’s Neroli Divine. A 100ml bottle costs just £25 from Boots (www.boots.com), but looks (and most importantly smells) at least three times the price. It’s a fresh, light fragrance with floral jasmine and orange blossom, warmed by vanilla-like tonka beans. Truly divine.

If you’re sending a gift to someone who’s going through a challenging situation, try Not Another Bunch of Flowers (www. notanotherbunchofflowers.com). They have gifts for every occasion, from care packages for people with cancer to ‘thinking of you’ gift sets.

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By Jackie Brewster

“How are you getting on with that new fella of yours?” Linda had just popped round for coffee at her best friend Debbie’s house.

“That’s mine,” Linda blushed and snatched the item from Linda. “I’ll hand wash that, don’t want to send the whole load pink.”

“Great thanks,” Debbie said, stuffing a basketload of dirty laundry into the washing machine.

“He’s coming round for a Valentine’s Day takeaway later, so I’d better get this lot washed, dried and pressed.”

“And did you go and visit him in hospital?” Linda asked casually.

“Crikey, he’s not got you doing his washing already?” Linda spluttered. The basket was full of men’s Hawaiian shirts, white chinos and underwear. It all looked brand new and very expensive. “Can’t he do it himself?”

“He’s just come out of hospital,” Debbie said. “So I offered to help.”

“Why, what’s been wrong with him?”

Linda frowned.

“He told me not to. Didn’t want to worry me.”

“I’ll bet.” Linda regarded her friend. Debbie had a big heart, and deserved to be happy, but some no-good bloke was taking her for a ride.

The doorbell rang and Debbie jumped up to answer it. While she was gone Linda quickly opened the washing machine door, threw in the boob tube and switched the machine on.

Let’s see how this charmer liked having all his designer gear turned pink.

“Would you look at this!” Debbie returned with a bouquet of red roses. “Aren’t they beautiful?”

“He was having a procedure; I didn’t like to ask.”

Debbie mouthed the words, “Men’s business.”

“So what’s all this, then?” Linda said, holding up a pair of Bermuda shorts. “He likes his designer labels doesn’t he?”

“Stunning,” Linda remarked as she watched the washing machine quickly fill up with dark pink water.

“The clothes he had in hospital,” Debbie said.

“Yes, he likes his fashion, spends a lot of money on it.”

Debbie put the flowers on the draining board and opened a small envelope. “It says ‘Sorry I lied about being in hospital.’”

Linda spotted a pair of Lycra swimming trunks.

“Are you telling me he wore those in hospital?”

“I knew it!” Linda slapped the table.

“He said they had the heating turned right up,” Debbie said. “Was like the tropics, he said.”

Linda frowned. She suspected that her friend was being taken for a mug. It sounded more like this new boyfriend had been for a week away in the Mediterranean.

“And whose is this?” She lifted out a shocking pink boob tube.

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Debbie looked up from the card, her eyes sparkling. “It says ‘I have a big surprise for you.’

I have to pack my bags because he’s just bought a villa in Spain and we’re flying out tonight.” She stooped to stop the washing machine. “I’d better change this to a quick wash or it’ll never get done in time.”

“Ah yes,” Linda sipped her coffee sheepishly, “about that.”

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By Katherine Sorrell

Go green in style with our guide to creating a beautiful indoor garden in any room.

House plants look amazing, adding colour, pattern, texture, interesting forms and a feeling of vibrancy. They can fill a dull corner, provide soft screening and help dampen noise. The Royal Horticultural Society reports that indoor plants have been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce fatigue and headache.

Intriguingly, patients in hospital rooms containing plants report decreased post-operative pain.

The psychological benefits include the satisfaction of nurturing a small seedling to a healthy, mature plant, as well as the pleasure of watering, misting and pruning, while the RHS says that house plants have been shown to reduce stress levels, improve mood, increase productivity and potentially lengthen attention span. Plants make us feel good.

What plants to choose?

Select plants suited to homes, where it is shadier and temperature fluctuations are greater than in their normal habitat. Good examples include the spider plant, the Boston fern, several varieties of dracaena, Sansevieria trifasciata, rubber plants (ficus elastica), peace lilies (spathiphyllum), aspidistra and ivy. Succulents and cacti tend to be relatively easy to care for and come in a range of shapes and sizes.

For fashion followers, the most-discussed plants on Reddit in 2020 included the pothos, monstera, philodendron, calathea, hoya and peperomia. On the other hand, the world’s most Instagrammed houseplants include the Swiss cheese plant (monstera deliciosa), fiddle leaf fig (ficus lyrata), Chinese money plant, snake plant and money tree.

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é Huge plants make a grand statement in a living room, especially combined with bold colours and architectural fittings. Charlotte Chandelier, £380, with 18cm pendant shades in Posh Pink velvet, £35 each, Pooky. ç Personalise a home work space with a series of small plants, placed at different heights for variety. Gerry Floor lamp, £161; Drax desk lamp in black, £137: both Pooky.

Where to put your house plants Generally plants need good light (but not bright, direct sunlight) and should be away from heat sources, draughts and cold. Darker rooms like bathrooms need shade-tolerant plants. Provide a stable, waterproof base, and keep harmful plants away from children and pets. Huge statement plants look incredible in hallway, living room or dining room corners, or group several plants together for a similar effect. Place smaller plants on tables or use tall planters, or put a row of small plants on a mantelpiece, shelf or window ledge, or dot them among books and vases in a bookcase. Hang them from the ceiling, stage them in steps, or pop them on wall racks. Grouping in odd numbers looks best, and a range of widths and heights looks relaxed. Opt for varying shades of leaf colours or try a more regulated appearance, and contrast leaf shapes for natural variety.

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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION Recycling

Library Times

Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 01202 828083

Ringwood Library

1 April - 30 Sept: 9am - 6pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 9am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 9am - 5pm

Opening Hours: Mon CLOSED Thur Tues 10am - 5pm Fri Wed CLOSED Sat

www.hants.gov.uk/library (closed Bank Holidays)

www.hants.gov.uk

Garden Waste Collection Service 01590 646123

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

0300 555 1387

Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DW

10am - 5pm CLOSED 10am - 1pm

Public Computer Network & Photocopier facilities

Fordingbridge Library 0300 555 1387 Roundhill, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AQ

Opening Hours: Mon CLOSED Thurs CLOSED Tues CLOSED Fri 10am - 5pm Weds 10am - 5pm Sat 10am - 1pm Public Computer Network & Photocopier facilities

Citizens Advice Bureau

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

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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime

Utilities / Emergencies

Ringwood/Fordingbridge Police Stations

101

Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency

999

Crimestoppers

0800 55 51 11

Gas - Emergency

0800 111 999

British Transport Police

0800 40 50 40

Community Centres

Southern Electricity Emergency Water - Bournemouth Water

Greyfriars- Ringwood

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- Southern –leaks

Avonway - Fordingbridge

01425 652706

Sewerage–Southern-emergency

Local Councils & Agencies

- Wessex

08000 72 72 82 01202 59 00 59 0800 820 999 0330 303 0368 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

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

The Wesley Centre, Christchurch Road, Ringwood. 01425 600134 Mon, Wed, Fri,11.30am—1.30pm www.ringwood.foodbank.org.uk

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