Roundabout Ringwood - June 2023

JUNE 2023

Welcome...

Dear Residents,

Has the weather finally turned, and will we get that delightful sunshine we all so desire over the summer? I do hope so, it makes such a difference to us all. Daichi visited Scotland last month and indeed the sun did shine, amongst some rain, but nevertheless it was not bad! We loved the trip and you can read all about it inside. Do you have a trip planned this summer or are you going to stay in our beautiful British Isles and enjoy some home comforts? We will be staying local, so let’s see where Daichi takes us next…

As always we have great trades and services inside your local magazine. They are all here for you, for advice and help and creating the space you want in your environment. Each would love to hear from you, so do pick up the phone or send an email. Stephen, myself and the girls who make the call, as well of course all the local trades and businesses really appreciate all that you do to keep our local economy and services going! Times are interesting and the more we can work together, the better we will all do. I am a big believer in that.

If there is anything you would like to read about or see here, please let me know. I would love to provide as much as possible within these pages.

All of us here at Modern Magazines wish you a Jolly June! Debbie,

Stephen & all the team at Modern Magazines

NOW and THEN

Article and photo kindly supplied by Mary Baldwin

Christchurch Road, looking south

The old photograph shows how this part of Christchurch Road looked in the 1960s. On the righthand side of the road the buildings remain much the same as today, although usage has changed. The Smiths Arms pub, which closed in the early 1970s, is now part of Keystone Garage, however the writing on the wall advertising the brewery ‘Strongs of Romsey Ltd’ can still be very faintly seen. The shop Carousel, which sold records and musical accessories and later became Barbara Davies Antiques, has now reverted to a private house. The left-hand side of the road has changed considerably. H.A.Tarrant Ltd’s builders and plumbers merchant and Robin Payne’s garage have both been demolished

and replaced by the retirement apartments of Cottage Mews and Elizabeth Court. Next door the Hansom Cab restaurant is now India Cottage. The tall building next to it is now the Cycle Rescue shop. In the centre of the 1960s photograph in front of the roof of Trinity church is a small building which was replaced by Barrett’s soft furnishing shop. Later turned into Farndale Hammond insurance offices, it has now been converted into separate units of private accommodation.

In the 1960s there was no Greyfriars roundabout until Mansfield Road was constructed in the mid-1970s as part of the improvements to the approach to the A31 bypass.

Copyright © Mary Baldwin

c.1960

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The journey of lapwing nesting: a story of resilience and renewal in the natural world

Fifty years ago, wandering across the lightly tilled agricultural land of rural Hampshire, a lapwing circling across the vista would have been a typical site in early Spring. Nowadays it is somewhat rarer but no less spectacular.

Lapwings are ground nesting birds found across much of the UK. In Hampshire, your best bet of seeing a lapwing is at the coast, especially at a grazing marsh site like Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve. These are birds of wide-open spaces, liking nothing better than a view of the surrounding area, unhindered by scrub and trees, allowing predators to be quickly identified.

On a sunny late February day, you will see them enacting aerial displays, and summersaults accompanied by their unique call. Territories are formed where males vigorously attack any intruder.

Come the end of March, things are generally settled down and into April, you will see nests appearing. A female may be huddled down on three to four eggs. This is the most vulnerable stage for the young. Crows or buzzards are but a few birds that will take all the eggs within an afternoon. Foxes, badgers and even the cuddly hedgehog will make short work of the nest, so they are up against it.

That is not to say that they are helpless. Lapwings are some of the bravest parents going. Any sign of an intruder, they will take to the air and bombard the wannabe egg thief mercilessly until it is deterred. The more lapwings there are

with nests in the vicinity, the more likely it is that they will successfully see off a predator.

At the end of April and into May, the first chicks will arrive. These little fluff balls are immediately able to feed for themselves so the parents will take them to wet areas where they pick invertebrates off the surface of the mud. In these first few weeks of mobility, they are particularly vulnerable to avian predators. A crow flying over will exact a very specific alarm call from the adult. At this sound, the chicks will bolt for cover, whether that is a patch of rush or a hoof print in the mud, they are well camouflaged and if quick, may avoid detection.

Roughly four weeks later, the chicks will be taking flight and we breathe a sigh of relief as a few lucky birds make it to adulthood, hopefully returning in a few years to raise some young for themselves.

Find out more about local wildlife at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s website, www.hiwwt.org.uk

Photo Credit: Ian Cameron Reid

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1. An ant can lift 1,000 times its body weight

2. The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body

3. Australia is the Land of the Rising Sun

4. All mammals live on land

5. In bowling, a chicken is 3 consecutive strikes

6. The skull is the strongest bone in the human body

7. Hawaiian pizza comes from Hawaii

8. The shortest war in history lasted for only 52 minutes

9. Dumbo is the shortest Disney Movie

10. While sleeping you cannot smell anything

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Just Jake

The work and the ways of Jake Gyllenhaal.

It would be hard to find a more serious and articulate observer of his profession than Jake Gyllenhaal. He goes about every role with deep consideration, flawless delivery and unparalleled commitment. Yet for the 42-year-old star of Brokeback Mountain, Southpaw, Donnie Darko, Spider-Man: Far From Home and Wildlife, the action is involuntary.

“I made a decision a while ago to push everything else aside and see acting as a craft… which sounds up there you know,” he laughs, “but if you look at any of the greats, they fully commit. And when you watch those fully committing, it’s inspiring, it’s moving.

“That’s a priority for me, because the way you grow as an individual is by forcing yourself to exit your comfort zone. For me, life is all about discovery and risk and exploring new aspects of yourself as well as the world in general.”

In over two decades of producing cinema of improbably high calibre, Gyllenhaal, who is the brother of actress Maggie, is keenly aware of the inflated status of actors in the context of modern celebrity culture.

“The thing that really drives me as an actor is my curiosity,” says Gyllenhaal. “I’m far less adventurous in my own life, and my work gives me the ability to exceed my normal boundaries and explore things about myself that I wouldn’t do otherwise.”

In the immediate foreground is Road House, a brilliant remake of the Patrick Swayze movie from 1989.

“I bulked up a bit for the movie, but generally speaking, have tried to keep my shape since doing the likes of Southpaw and Prisoners,” he says. “It’s been a process of looking after myself and taking satisfaction out of how I look and the power and focus being built gives me, so it wasn’t too difficult to get into the right mode for this one.

“Southpaw was a ‘six hours a

day’ dedication – I don’t think I could go through that again for any film!”

Road House puts Gyllenhaal back into box office central, although the actor is keen to state he is about much more than big-money productions. He is at a stage in his career when it seems he has little to prove… and if there is something, it’s purely to himself.

“I find that as an individual I learn so much from looking at the world differently when I work on a film. I constantly feel the need to challenge myself, and I make sure I listen to my instincts.

“I believe we should all do that – follow the clues, follow your heart; and stay happy.”

New Forest Bees Nest Pitching Competition: Showcasing

Innovative Businesses in the Area

Local business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to attend the inaugural New Forest Bees Nest Pitching Competition on Thursday 8th June 2023, from 9.30am to 12.30pm at The Linden Hall, Lyndhurst Community Centre.

This exciting event, organised by The IncuHive group in partnership with New Forest District Council, will bring together innovative business ideas and offer a chance to witness the finalists vie for a £1,000 cash prize and to hear from former Dragon’s Den contestant Kate Bell. The event promises to be a great networking opportunity for local business owners, as well as an exciting way to learn about new enterprises being launched in the area.

“We are excited to host the New Forest Bees Nest Pitching Competition and support the entrepreneurial spirit of the New Forest community,” said George Scott-Welsh, CEO of IncuHive.

“This is an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas, win a great selection of prizes including £1,000 cash, and gain valuable free publicity.”

Those interested in participating in the pitching competition are encouraged to get in touch to learn

more. Whether you are thinking about starting a business in the New Forest, have done so recently, or know someone who is/has, this competition offers a chance to pitch your product or service and gain valuable exposure.

For more information about the event, please visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newforest-bees-nest-final-businessshowcase-tickets-618484552947 or contact Andy Pringle at IncuHive on:

07817 065694 or by email at: andy.pringle@incuhive.co.uk

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness innovative ideas and meet other local business owners. We look forward to seeing you there!

New businesses in the district can also benefit from free, one-to-one support from Incuhive thanks to support from New Forest District Council’s Business Start Up Support scheme.

Understanding Investments:

Investing in Trusts to Reduce Inheritance Tax and Protect Assets

Many of our clients want to minimise the amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT) their estate will be liable to pay, and also protect their assets to remain within their direct family’s control. Whilst one of the simplest solutions to reduce an estate’s value is to make outright gifts of capital, this doesn’t provide the required protection. This is because the donor then has no control over the use of the money and the money forms part of the recipient’s assets in the event of family breakdown/divorce. This can hold client’s back from taking action.

Investing money into a Trust allows the settlor’s (donor) control during their lifetime of how the money is used, assuming they are nominated as Trustees, and protects the money on their demise so their wishes can continue to be met by the remaining Trustees.

Outright gifts into trust usually mean the settlor gives up the right to benefit in any way from the capital and for many clients this is fine as we will have completed cash-flow projections to evidence that our clients have sufficient other capital for their lifetimes. The money paid into a Trust is therefore surplus to their needs. However, there are some Trusts from which the settlor’s are able to draw back capital of up to 5% per annum to spend on their own needs. These can be suitable if income is needed by the settlors during their lifetime but the capital isn’t required.

Once money is paid into a Trust, it is important that it is invested appropriately. The Trustees select the level of risk they require, linked to the aims of the Trust and when the capital is likely to be required by the beneficiaries.

Howard Goodship

Inheritance Tax planning can be complex. We take the time to understand the family’s financial position and objectives and then create a plan which can include the use of available annual exemptions. Investing capital into a Trust may or may not be required but if it is we will ensure our clients understand how the Trust works, that the investments held within the Trust are suitable and that the Trust solution is tax-efficient and meet our client’s needs.

My colleague Stewart SimsHandcock and I are available for a free initial, no obligation chat to discuss your personal requirements at your home or at our office in Ringwood. Alternatively contact us and we can send you the “Lonsdale Introductory Guide to Inheritance Tax”.

Howard Goodship is an Independent Financial Adviser with Lonsdale Wealth Management, 5 Fridays Court, Ringwood. Tel: 01425 208490 www.lonsdaleservices.co.uk

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Lettuce

Salad Days

Spring into summer by giving life to your own salad vegetables.

A salad staple, lettuce is also one of the easiest salad plants to grow, and it can be sown directly into the soil in the spring and summer months. There are many different types of lettuce to choose from, including crisphead, butterhead, and looseleaf.

Rocket

Rocket has launched itself into the hearts of UK salad eaters, and it’s not hard to understand why.

Peppery and vibrant, the leaf

also known as arugula

adds a lot of flavour to any dish and is quick to grow.

Radishes

You may think radishes are rad; or you may think they taste very, very bad. Regardless, this crunchy and peppery root vegetable is easy to grow and can go from seed to serve in as little as four weeks.

Spring onions

When it comes to livening up dull dishes, the humble spring onion is a powerhouse of flavour and versatility.

Spruce up stir-fries, make a delightful dip or even whizz up a delicious summertime soup.

Spinach

Spinach may be known for its super-strength giving properties, but the plant itself is rather sensitive, requiring six weeks of

cool weather from seeding to harvest.

Mizuna

Spice up your life with Mizuna, a Japanese salad green that has a slightly fiery and peppery taste.

Chard

A stunningly beautiful and vibrant plant that loves the sun and takes up very little space, chard’s glorious colouring will also complement the late summer blooms in your flowerbeds.

Five Alive for Early Summer Reads

For June, five releases that combine romance, rock, and restorative justice.

The Trial by Rob Rinder

As fans of Judge Rinder will know, Rob Rinder has seen enough courtroom trials in his career to know that truth can be stranger than fiction.

No wonder, then, that his debut novel takes all of the drama he brings to proceedings and boils it down into a powerful thriller.

Transporting the reader from the murky world of Chambers to the grandeur of the Old Bailey, Rinder’s character Adam Green, a trainee barrister who doesn’t quite fit in, is one to stick with. Published by Century on June 22nd

Ordinary Human Failings

by Megan Nolan

Following her bestselling novel Acts of Desperation, Megan Nolan’s second book Ordinary Human Failings, explores the real stories behind tabloid headlines.

Set in the Nineties, ambitious reporter Tom Hargreaves stumbles

across a scoop: a dead child on a London estate, with the suspicion of one reclusive family

of Irish immigrants swirling in the background. Published by Penguin Random House on July 11th

The Late Americans: A Novel by Brandon Taylor Brandon Taylor’s third offering, after the Booker Prize-shortlisted Real Life and bestseller Filthy Animals is The Late Americans, a novel that places the endless intricacies of friendships, lovers and chosen family centre stage.

Set in Iowa City around a potent friendship group of dancers, amateur pornographers, poets, landlords, meat-packing workers and mathematicians who occupy the city’s many facets, The Late Americans culminates in a reckoning that will change all of these young people’s lives. Published by Jonathan Cape on June 22nd

The Girls of Summer by Katie Bishop Summer romances are the stuff of many a novel, but debut author and seasoned backpacker Katie Bishop twists

this familiar scene on its head in her debut.

Don’t let the title fool you, The Girls of Summer tackles dark subjects through a dual-history narrative, and when Rachel thinks back on the first love she believed changed her life as an adult, she realises just how far she had fallen. Published by Penguin Books on May 23rd

Into the Void by Geezer Butler With over 70 million records sold, heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath are one of the most influential bands of all time.

From the very beginning, Geezer Butler was at the heart of their success. He named the group, provided the bass behind their distinctive sound and wrote the lyrics that resonated so powerfully with fans around the world.

Here, he tells his rock ‘n’ roll story from industrial Birmingham to global stardom with wit, passion and a surprising softness. Published by Harper Collins on June 8th.

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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

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.

GREYFRIARS FUN & FRIENDSHIP 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 Sam Davies 01425 472613

COMPUTER CAFE

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.

FORDINGBRIDGE BOWLING CLUB

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

RINGWOOD FLY DRESSERS GUILD

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 / Russell Webb 01425 476618

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 WOODTURNE RS 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: Nigel Lloyd Secretary on 07940 348776 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.

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUPS

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

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

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

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

BRAESIDE BOWLING CLUB

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

RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”

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

FORDINGBRIDGE CAMERA CLUB

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

NEW FOREST JAZZ WORKSHOPS

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 ‘Avonway’ in Fordingbridge. 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 after- noons. See nwr.org.uk or contact Josephine 01425 476052

RINGWOOD ART SOCIETY

Meets every 3 rd 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. Valerie 01425 656052 or Mary 01425 471362

RINGWOOD & POULNER TREFOIL GUILD

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

RINGWOOD & HANGERSLEY WI

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 Ibsley Village Hall, BH24 3NP, on the 3rd Thursday 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 4826 6336 6

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS

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

BRAESIDE BRIDGE CLUB

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

BISTERNE VILLAGE HALL FOR HIRE charity no. 301747

Refurbished and available for hire for private parties, Clubs, Meetings, Organised functions. Entertainment Licence for 100 people. 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 Tuesday at Braeside Village Hall at 2.30pm-4pm. Contact: Elizabeth Layet President 01425 478884 or Geraldine Bowles Secretary 01202 871251

TRADITIONAL AIKIDO CLUB Hyde,Fordingbridge

Thurs day 8 - 10.30pm, Sat 9-1pm Also Salisbury Tues eve - Sun am. Physicalandspiritualdevelopment. Selfdefenceandweapons training. 20yrsexp.4thdanQualifiedinstructor.All ages.

ContactJohn01425655194 www.takemusu.co.uk

FREEDOM YOUTH CLUB

Friday's (1st & 3rd) 3.30 - 5.00pm for children aged 8 to 11. Wednesday's(2nd&4th)6.00-8.00pmforchildrenaged10+ £1persessi onplus tuckshop Rearof StLeonardsVillageHall Phone Clementineon07757975239

TWO BRIDGES CARE GROUP

We care for the needs of those who are infirm, young or old, & without transport.Ourvolunteerswill driveyoutomedicalappointments& sometimes take you shopping. Call:“Sandleheath&Fordingbridge 0845 385902” and, for more info, call 01425 652527 or 01425650770

WIGGLE & GIGGLE GROUP

Meet at The Victoria Rooms FORDINGBRIDGE . 1st and 3rd Thursday ofeachmonth3.00pm-4.30pm forbabiesandlittle onestoaround 3yrs.ContactNLCCforfurtherinformationon 07909711886

FORDINGBRIDGE BRIDGE CLUB

Our friendly club meets from 7 to 10pm on Tues days every week at AvonwayCommunityCentre,36ShaftesburySt, Fordingbridge. 1st&3rdweeks: Rubber.2nd&4thweeks: Duplicate Fordetailscall SueHughes01425 657795

Last Monday of the month (not July & Aug) at The West Room,Avonway CommunityCentre, ShaftesburySt., Fordingbridge7.30pm. Contact: DavidMelbourne01425655235orvisitwww.fanddhs.org.uk

RINGWOOD ROTARY CLUB

Meet every Tuesday, 1st & 3rd at 6.15pm: 2nd & 4th at 12.45pm at The GreyfriarsCentre(If5thTues daycall fordetails). Contact the Secretary:TimMoxey01425 470880orwww.ringwoodrotary.org

FRIENDS OF FORDINGBRIDGE HOSPITAL

We raise money to provide extras & equipment. New mem bers and helperswelcomeatour2main annualfundraisingeventsalso volunteerstojointheteamservingmorningcoffee topatients. Contact: Lynette Stanford, 01425 657650 lynette_stanford@btinternet.com

ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

Meet at Greyfriars Comm unity Centre on 1s t Monday evening of the monthforillustratedtalksINENGLISHonavarietyofItaliantopics Contact:Hazel on01425476091

RINGWOOD FRENCH CLUB

Come and join our French Coffee Mornings every Tuesday 10am-11am at TrinityChurchCentre,Ringwood.All abilitieswelcome, c onversation group,no exams.Nomembershiprequired. AlainJourdan,01202 423318 or info@frenchmatters.net.

HURN ROCK AND ROLL CLUB

Every Sunday evening 7.30pm to 10.30pm at The Hurn Bridge S ports ClubBH236DYBeginnersWelcome. Contact:Alan01202699022

LONGWATER TAI CHI

Monday classes in Avonway Comm unity Centre, Shafts bury Street, Fordingbridge.TaiChi“HealthforLife”Drop-in11am-12.15pm Contact:PatrickFoleyorJaneLaunchbury01725514546 office@longwatertaichi.co.uk.

RINGWOOD U3A areasmall and friendlygroupforthoseno longer in full time employment to enjoy social and educational activities.Monthlymeetingswitharangeofspeakersevery3 rd Thursday from 2 to 4pm at Greyfriars Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome(£2).www.ringwoodu3a.org.ukor callPete–01425478077.

Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world. Forfurtherdetails ContactFloMunro01202820965, LoyalAcorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE CAFE

Our friendly group meets every Thursday 3 to 4pm, upstairs at Nava Cafe, High Street, Ringwood. We enjoy trying to chat in Italian over a cup of coffee. Not a formal lesson, just an informal fun way of trying to converse in Italian! Contact Bobbie Dawson 07903 184545 for further details. A warm welcome awaits you!

A Design for Life… e Kevin McCloud Column

Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architectural business owner talks about how to enrich and update your home, without the need to raise it to the ground.

If I were to make one criticism of the Grand Designs concept, it’s that everything starts from scratch… well, almost everything.

The concept across 23 series has often been to develop a basic, unremarkable plot of land into a dream home; yet in reality, 99 per cent of people never have that option. In short, we have to make the most of what we’re given, and that means taking an existing home and redeveloping it, and that means dealing with limitations as far as the freedom we have.

It’s not all bad news though. What you have with older properties is a build quality that is often significantly better than we have today. We’ve all been in old houses where the walls are several feet thick, or the overhanging beams, for all their ageing, are as rigid and secure as the day a couple of hundred years ago they were put in. Trust me, this stuff counts.

So if you have the opportunity to renovate rather than buy new, take it and embrace it. Sometimes, if we already have something on the canvas, so to speak, it can stimulate a whole plethora of ideas you would never have thought of previously.

most important of all, be brave in what you create.

What

I will say is give this creativity the respect it deserves.

Ensure to hire a reputable builder, use highquality materials, focus on energy efficiency – as well as saving the planet, it will save you money too! – consider sustainable building practices and,

Look at extreme detail as well as the big picture, think about what styles you’ll like in a year’s time, in five years’ time, in 10 years’ time, and drive ideas that fill you with energy and creativity… the like of which you would never achieve in a newbuild.

There is no place more important than our home –it is our inspiration, our salvation, and our sanity. It’s the place we thrive, and the place we protect those around us, so getting it right is essential, and sometimes reinvention – making use of some existing elements and working them into a new outcome – can be the golden nectar a space requires.

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Good hearing is healthy living

There’s no shortage of advice when it comes to health - eating the right food, keeping physically active, getting enough sleep. But what’s healthy about good hearing? Taking care of your hearing is shown to have a positive impact on physical and cognitive functions, mental well-being, and social engagement - all of which contribute to the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Statistics show that two in three adults over the age of 60 experience some degree of hearing loss. While it’s often a normal part of ageing, it can go unnoticed if you don’t know what to look for:

Are you experiencing any of the following?

• Dif culty understanding others especially in places with background noise

• Playing the radio or TV louder than the level others require

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• Not hearing things that are out of the range of sight - people, traf c etc. If these sound familiar to you, now is the right time to take steps to improve your hearing and your well-being.

Taking action on your hearing loss gives you: More energy. Taking part in conversations is less draining. This means more energy for the family, friends and the activities you feel passionate about.

More confidence. Understanding what goes on around you lets you actively participate with assurance and peace of mind.

More enjoyment. Whether you’re hosting a get-together or relaxing with good music, better hearing lets you make the most of any moment.

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75 Years since Windrush

We look back and celebrate 75 years since the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush to Tilbury Dock in London, in June 1948 – a seminal moment in the immediate post-war rebuild, and beyond that in the evolution of the UK’s cultural path.

“That’s the extraordinary thing about this ship – it takes you into the currents of history… The Windrush sailed all the way through them.” –

The ship now commonly known as the Empire Windrush was originally built as a transatlantic cruiser by German-Jewish shipbuilders Blohm & Voss, and was christened the Monte Rosa, in 1930s Hamburg.

The vessel was captured by the British during World War II, and by 1948 was one of the most startling reinventions of freedom imaginable, as it delivered 492 migrants from the Caribbean, docking in Essex.

Many of the passengers were former servicemen who served their wartime in the country they had now travelled to. They represented the initial wave of desperately needed post-war labour designed to help get Britain back on its feet.

When its travellers eventually disembarked, around 230 were given accommodation in a deep air-raid shelter beneath Clapham Common, while the rest had already arranged work and a place to live upon their arrival.

While some immediately flourished in their new surroundings, for others work was harder to find, despite many being overqualified for jobs. While the UK had owed a huge debt of gratitude to those who had joined its war effort, the conflict had cemented a feeling of self-preservation and selfprotection, and that extended to the jobs market where some employers only wanted to look after their own.

Over time, and as more arrived from foreign shores, a fair spread of job opportunities presented itself, not least because the country was powering behind a rebuild that required labourers in food, iron and steel production, coal, expansion of the capital’s public transport and, of course, the newly-formed NHS.

While the Windrush Generation made huge contributions to the society that already existed in Britain, many set about making waves of their own.

Wind forward and AfroCaribbean community has made an enormous contribution to British culture through music, sport, education, the arts, politics and, of course, culinary genius; and those influences on the very fabric of British life is now recognised every year in the form of Windrush Day, on June 22nd.

In 1948, the fallout from the conflict was a decimated economy, and a nation short of housing, industry and workers.

The arrival of that boat to a bleak and rather inhospitable Tilbury Docks signified not just a ray of sunshine for those on board, but the country as a whole.

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World Land Trust’s video with Sir David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough’s message to World Land Trust (WLT) supporters WLT has long recognised the role that conservation can play in locking up carbon from the atmosphere and has over the past 30 years, been pioneering projects to protect tropical ecosystems, particularly forests, which are a primary defence against climate change. But these ecosystems are struggling to survive when faced with the rapidly rising world temperature. Evolution cannot keep up, leaving many of the planet’s animals and plants on the precipice of extinction. So something drastic must happen.

Sir David is under no illusion –there isn’t an easy way forward, and people’s lifestyles will need to change. But he also believes that

failing to tackle climate change will bring social unrest and more social migration as a result of the climate impacts.

You can make a difference and help tackle climate change by contributing to World Land Trust appeals. Our Carbon Balanced programme enables you to calculate and offset your emissions, reducing your impact on the natural world.

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The Adventures of Daichi The Modern Magazines Camper Van

As you know Daichi, our beloved Modern Magazines campervan, loves to travel. Well last month he did his longest journey yet and travelled all the way to the beautiful, stunning and inspiring Trossachs in Scotland. We decided to do the first journey in two parts. After a busy and fun Bank Holiday Monday in Wafflicious our ice-cream and waffle parlour, the three of us stepped into a rather packed Daichi and set off for ‘just north of Manchester’ where we would have a snooze. Daichi was in his element. This is exactly what he is made for. Family time, travel and adventure. After an overnight stay on the motorway, well not literally of course, we set off again all refreshed. I have to say that the service station at Tebay with its rather nice farm shop, good food and lovely scenery was a welcome break. It was designed and constructed after the motorway was planned to meander all the way through the farm itself. The owner took advantage of the situation and created this whole new business. What a brilliant idea. Instead of complaining and stopping the planned road, he thought with it, for the good of all. The whole trip was a lesson in this as you will read.

Tigh Mor is located on Loch Achray, near the famous Loch Katrine. It is so picturesque. The imposing Hotel did remind me of Hogwarts from Harry Potter, with its majestic turrets and high stone walls. It was all rather exciting, and I am led to believe that some guests have heard their name mysteriously called out when their partners were out. The views down to the Loch and across to Ben A’an and Ben Venue are awe inspiring. They calm the soul. Perfect for a relaxing break. We met with Stephen’s dad, Alan and his sister Rachel, so it was a time to catch up and make some memories too. Daichi, and me, were in our elements.

Hayden was only staying for a couple of days as the King had decided to have a Coronation (even more excitement – what a week!) and Hayden needed to get back to work in his beloved Icecream parlour with Coronation Specials. The first day we planned a boat trip on Loch Katrine. What a beautiful location. What I did not know is that Loch Katrine is famous and actually the very reason this area is now so frequented and loved. Sir Walter Scott had written the novel “The Lady of the Lake” published in 1810. Prior to this Scotland was seen as a dangerous, inhospitable place with fierce warriors, outlaws (that is my maiden name by the way… honestly!), thieves, wolves, ferocious birds of prey and

Daichi at “An Tigh Mor Trossachs”

I got to steer the boat on Loch Katrine!

savage stags. Sir Walter’s novel, portrayed a rather different picture. It is a romance after all with much adventure. I have not read it yet but am getting my copy for sure. This is a story of turning a whole view around and creating good, where once there was only bad. After the great adventures in Lady of the Lake had been published, with heroes, heroines, myths and legends, hundreds of visitors arrived to witness the sheer beauty and delights of this alluring area – but there was nowhere for these people to stay! Arriving in luxurious carriages these gentry slept on straw in barns and wherever they could lay down. One intelligent and thoughtful man, James Stuart, started renting out rooms, albeit the stale bread and rough whiskey he provided was little to be desired. The local landowners then built a hotel with all the luxuries of a London dwelling to accommodate the increasing numbers of high guests all pouring in. The Trossachs Hotel it was called. Now known as Tigh Mor, having gone through many owners and changes over the years, this is where we were staying. How exciting. Daichi may not be a horse drawn carriage, but the setting is such that you almost feel this is how you arrived! History is fascinating, don’t you think?

The following day we visited Doune Castle. Another famous place now, due to the filming of the recent series Outlander and previously Monty Python and the Holy Grail. We love castles and this did not disappoint. The high curtain walls in the courtyard that would once have been the height of activity with a thriving community, the Great Hall still showing its splendour, the

Gate house, the spiral staircases up to the chambers, the magnificent views across River Teith, it was all very thought provoking. Built in the late 1300’s by Robert Stewart, the 1st Duke of Albany and the renown “uncrowned King” who ruled Scotland without ever being given the title to actually do so. Lots of intrigue with the real heir imprisoned in England. History at its best. Another fabulous day was had by all.

Hayden took his train from Glasgow to London and then onto Weymouth, while we continued to enjoy our stay. We watched the Coronation with the backdrop of Ben A’an behind the TV, gorgeous.

A visit to Loch Lomond was an absolute must and with beautiful sunshine it was just gorgeous. One day Stephen took me on a mystery tour and we visited Nick Nairn’s Restaurant, at Port of Menteith. We had to stop for coffee and cake of course! We met Julia, Nick’s lovely wife in her delightful shop full of quality kitchen ware and house furnishings. Nick was the youngest Scottish chef to win a Michelin star in the early 1990’s. More fame to be experienced this trip. All these accolades and acclaims are getting to Daichi’s head! A lovely setting, good coffee and delicious desserts were enjoyed by all.

A visit to Stirling to see our niece, meals out, strolls alongside Lochs, wonderful Daichi tours around the “Three Lochs Drive”, and picnics by the glistening waters, what more could we want. Daichi was extremely happy and so were we. Thank you to Grandpa for an amazing week! Where will Daichi take us next… I wonder?

By Debbie Corney

Our view of Loch Achray

The Curtain Walls at Doune Castle

General Knowledge

Across Clues:

1. Attract peoples’ interests (5)

3. Collection (3)

5. Monetary unit of Lesotho (5)

7. Inquire (3)

8. Acts as a representative (3)

9. Maori tribe (3)

10. Organs inside (3)

11. Bend (3)

12. Crumble (5)

15. Tree with needle shaped leaves (5)

18. Stagger (7)

21. A set of predefined devices (7)

25. Striking (7)

29. Live entertainment (7)

32. Very deep hole (5)

34. Grain (5)

36. Centre of an activity (3)

37. Long wooden seat (3)

38. Toilet (3)

39. Eliminates (3)

40. Product from a widely cultivated plant (3)

41. Meat prescribed by Muslim Law (5)

42. Cereal grown in cold countries (3)

43. So hot, it makes you sweat (5)

Down Clues:

1. Too much of something (5)

2. A sign that you belong to an organisation (5)

3. Wooden object used as a target (7)

4. A spindle used in making tubes (7)

5. To say in a rough manner (5)

6. Planet (5)

13. Decay (3)

14. Barrier (3)

16. The whole (3)

17. Signal to begin (3)

18. Exercise and treatments (3)

19. Achieve a particular result (3)

20. An exclamation (3)

22. Sphere (3)

23. Polite way of addressing (3)

24. Indicate disapproval (3)

26. Thin net made by an arachnid (3)

27. Signal indicating danger (3)

28. Permits (7)

29. Put together (7)

30. Brilliant (3)

31. Old age (3)

32. Flooded (5)

33. A shell (5)

34. Move from side to side (5)

35. A Brazilian dance (5)

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29. Cabaret, 32. Abyss, 34. Seeds, 36. Hub, 37. Pew, 38. Loo, 29. Axe, 40. Soy, 41. Halal, 42. Rye, 43. Sauna.

1. Binge, 2. Badge, 3. Skittle, 4. Triblet, 5. Spawl, 6. Earth, 13. Rot, 14. Dam, 16. All, 17. Cue, 18. Spa, 19. Use, 20. Boo, 22. Orb, 23. Sir, 24. Tut, 26. Web, 27. SOS, 28. Enabler, 29. Compose, 30. Ace, 31. Eld, 32. Awash, 33. Sheal, 34. Sways, 35. Samba.

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Green ngers… the Alan Titchmarsh column

He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist, and allround horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh discusses an array of wildlife we may not expect to see in our gardens over the summer months.

Think of our gardens in summer and you can probably come up with the same old things that make those outside spaces such pleasurable places to spend time in. There are flowers such as roses, lavender, foxgloves, delphiniums; there’s all that lush green grass that offers visual magnificence with an aroma that is as unique as it is unmistakable. Beyond that, there’s the beauty of climbing plants such as ivy, clematis and honeysuckle. And of course, the odd bat.

Hang on, did I just say that?!

Well I did, and it’s true. Bats in the summer in our gardens

are common, albeit not the first thing you would immediately think of.

And while you’re there, have a look for grass snakes, stag beetles, slow worms, glow-worms, foxes, and even rare amphibians such as the great crested newt. And what about the humble hedgehog, or the sparky sparrowhawk?

Few of these animals we would confidently associate with summer gardens, but they are there, they are present, and if we seek them out, they can truly enrich our admiration for this wonderful habitat and where life – beyond flowers and plants – is shown to flourish.

So while the summer months typically enable us to sit back, relax and enjoy the immediate visual beauty of our gardens, the truth is there is so much more going on behind the scenes. You’ll see all this if you delve a bit deeper into your outside space, and can attract the wonderful visitors – all the while supporting local

biodiversity – by ensuring you are planting native species, by providing water sources, as well as creating habitats like log piles or compost heaps.

The fact is, while we look on our gardens primarily as places that stimulate our senses so spectacularly, it’s worth remembering they are habitats for all manner of wonderful little creatures and critters, and we are all, at times, guilty of forgetting their existence.

My recommendation this year is to give a bit more back to animal life – even if that means keeping the grass a bit longer than you usually would – because you’ll be surprised at just how much more your garden evolves.

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Alison Roman’s Birthday Cake

Whether you’ve got a big celebration coming up or just fancy making a really moist, beautiful cake, this classic birthday recipe from American baking superstar Alison Roman will make even the most ordinary day feel special.

Ingredients

(10 to 12 servings)

• Non-stick spray or butter for the pan

• 225g unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 470g all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1½ tsp salt

• 1½ tsp baking soda

• 360ml buttermilk

• 180ml vegetable oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 400g granulated sugar

• 110g lightly packed light brown sugar

• 5 large eggs

• 3 large egg yolks

For the Chocolate frosting

• 340g bittersweet chocolate, chopped (chocolate chips are fine)

• 225g sour cream, room temperature

• 225g unsalted butter, room temperature

• 185g icing sugar

• Generous pinch of salt

• Lots of sprinkles

Method

1. Heat the oven to 180°C. Spray three 9-inch cake pans with non-stick spray or grease with softened butter.

2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda together. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract.

3. In another bowl, combine the butter, sugar and light brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat everything until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and egg yolks one at a time. Beat until combined.

4. Add a quarter of the flour mixture. Before fully combined, add in half of the buttermilk mixture. Repeat with remaining flour and buttermilk until everything is blended.

5. Divide the batter equally among the pans. Bake for 35-40mins, rotating the pan halfway through baking. The cakes are done when they are golden brown and pulling away from the sides of the pan.

6. Melt the chocolate. Add half the sour cream to the chocolate and combine. Repeat with another half. The chocolate will

Top Tip

It is essential to ensure the cake layers are properly cooled before frosting them

Top Tip

• For a pro effect, apply a ‘crumb layer’ first whereby you apply a thin layer of icing on the outside of the cake and then place it in the fridge to set. Once chilled, you can apply the rest of the frosting over this layer for a flawless effect.

stiffen a bit as you add the sour cream.

7. In a bowl, combine the butter, sugar and salt using an electric mixer on low speed at first. Beat until everything is almost pure. Slowly add in the chocolate mixture and beat until combined.

8. Assemble the cake with frosting between each layer and use the last of the frosting to cover the entire cake. Decorate with sprinkles and serve.

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Quick Crossword Solution #028

Answers:

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7. False – It comes from Canada created in 1962

8. False – it was between 38-45: The Anglo-Zanzibar War

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