The Brockenhurst Guide - March 2011

March 2011

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Published by: Stephen & Debbie Corney

Telephone: 01202 894397

Email: info@brockenhurstguide.co.uk

Copy deadline for April edition of The Lyndhurst Directory: 25th March 2011 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. The Brockenhurst Guide does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

Dear Brockenhurst, We have a wonderful edition of The Brockenhurst Guide for you this month with lots of local trades people who want to help you. Why not treat your Mum to some luxury soaps or bath products for Mother’s Day? Try Bubble on Brookley Road. Present the voucher at Hardy’s Electrical store and you will get 10% off!

Plan a new conservatory with Richard Thomas and you may just get a bargain!

Three B Design will give you a totally personalised service and Sally Curtis Catering could make your wedding or Birthday a day to truly remember. The Milford on Sea Food Week in April is one not to be missed and The New Forest Arts Society have two painting demonstrations definitely worth seeing. What a choice.

For all the services and events inside please refer to the comprehensive index on page 30. If you have an event coming up or a business to promote then please do call or email me. I would love to hear from you. The lucky winner of the January prize wordsearch, which was a delightful box from Bubble, was David Marsh. Well done! Steve and I wish you all a great month of March.

Very Best Wishes,

Debbie

Useful Numbers Brockenhurst Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Southampton Gen. Hosp.

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0845 045 45 45 08457 708090 0800 111999 023 8077 7222

Train Enquires First Bus Company Wessex Water Lymington Library

08457 484950 023 8058 4321 01225 526000 01590 673050

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On Brookley Road in the heart of Brockenhurst you will find Bubble, a flagship store for Bomb Cosmetics of Bournemouth.

Stocking a wide variety of luxury handcrafted soaps and bath products perfect for young and old alike.

From blasters to soap, creamers to bath bubbly — you will find an ideal treat or present here, with many beautifully wrapped!

So come and visit to see what all the fuss is about! Or call David for more details:

01590 622582 70b Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RA

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• Gas Boiler Servicing and same day repairs • Full central heating system up-grades • Gas Appliance installations and repairs • Bathroom/shower installations including tiling • Landlord Safety Checks • LPG

Free estimates and advice

T: 01425 622138 M: 07710 451565 E:

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Kevin Shaw and Associates Chartered Surveyors We are able to offer : Building Surveys RICS Homebuyer Reports Energy Performance Certificates Valuations Development Appraisals Dilapidations Leasehold Reform

We are a firm of independent Chartered Surveyors covering the New Forest and surrounding areas.

With local knowledge and expertise, we offer a professional service with a personal and friendly touch.

Tel: 01590 624880 Mob: 07877 868519 Web: www.shawsurveyors.co.uk

IS IT TIME TO SELL?

STAMPS WANTED LOTS, COLLECTIONS, ACCUMULATIONS, OLD ENVELOPES POSTCARDS, ENGLISH & WORLDWIDE, VICTORIAN SCRAP BOOKS, ALSO COINS/MEDALS, CIGARETTE CARDS

Free Valuation and offer without Obligation Top prices paid with immediate settlement by cash or cheque Make an appointment now Generous introductory commissions paid - Home visits can be arranged.

WE ALSO SELL - Ask for 144 page Price List of G.B. stamps

Contact: Allan Grant, RUSHSTAMPS, P. O. Box One, LYNDHURST SO43 7PP Telephone: (023) 8028 2044, FAX: (023) 8028 2981 Email: enquiries@rushstamps.co.uk Member of the Philatelic Traders’ Society (London) 50 YEARS OF TRADING AT YOUR SERVICE

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Three B — For style to see!

Three B Design Bespoke Interiors launched in the Spring of 2010. Directors, Chrissy Boyce and Sammy Bragg, met during their design studies and recently incorporated Curtain Call (Bournemouth) which was first established in 1995. The Company now offers their combined expertise in all areas of soft furnishings, with the added bonus of a full interior design service and simple garden solutions. No assignment is too small – from the simplest curtain alteration to overseeing any project.

Based in Southbourne, the Three B Design Des ig n St ud io i ncorpo rat e s a s ewi ng workroom and displays a selective collection of affordable fabrics, in addition to a range of exclusive wallpapers, poles, tracks, trimmings and accessories. These can be viewed at the Studio or in the comfort of your own home.

Appointments are recommended to avoid disappointment.

For that all important first impression they offer a House Styling service to enhance or sell your property from just £95. During the consultation they discuss solutions for: decluttering; colour schemes; soft furnishings and window treatments; space and storage; lighting ambience; furniture positioning; accessories and gardening tips to change the “For Sale” sign to “SOLD”.

Three B Design currently offer a 20% discount on fabric orders placed by the end of April 2011 for Dorset Publications readers on production of the advertisement below.

Mike Kinna Lyndhurst Building & Property Services No Project Too Small

Plumbing & Heating • Pumps & Power Showers

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Bathrooms - Kitchens Tiling - Laminate Floors Painting & Decorating - Doors Garden Maintenance & much more.

We turn up when we say we will!

07990 857239 02380 284405 mwkinna@hotmail.com

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The Sound of Music… ...in the New Forest!

Established by the composer Gordon Jacob in 1946, Brockenhurst Music Society’s aim is to bring up and coming young professional musicians to the New Forest for memorable musical recitals. Staged at St Saviour’s Church in Brockenhurst, these inspired performances are perfectly suited to the grand church atmosphere.

We start our new season of chamber music concerts in April. These are six concerts given by up and coming professional young musicians. We would welcome new members of the Brockenhurst Music Society (membership only £35), although visitors are also welcome to the concerts at a cost of £12 per ticket.

For more information see our website www.brockenhurstmusicsociety.co.uk or contact the Hon.Sec.,Sue, on 01590 683805 or sue@hyaa.co.uk to find out more about our concerts and how to become a Member.

2011 Programme All concerts at St Saviours Church, Brockenhurst on Mondays, at 7.30 p.m.

Tickets are free to Mu sic Society members (annual membership £35) and students, £12 at the door or £10 in advance from ‘Streets’ or ‘Bestsellers’ of Brockenhurst, or Barry Rickman of Sway.

11th April: Aurora Piano & Wind Quartet Mozart & Mendelssohn 9th May: Craig Ogden (guitar) & Judith Hall (flute) Bach, Ravel & Debussy 13th June: Richard Uttley, piano (Winner of Haverhill Competition) Beethoven, Chopin & Gershwin 11th July: ‘Travelling by Tuba’ one of the UK’s busiest & most successful classical music duos

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Are You Planning An Event This Year?

Most of us at some stage of our busy lives will need to cater for an important event be it a Wedding, Christening, Birthday, Special Anniversary, or Passing of Exams.

Immediately several questions are first and foremost in our minds: • How much will it cost?

• Where will we hold it?

A little time to discuss the planning and catering for your special event whatever it may be will enable you to relax in the knowledge that all those worries associated with organising the event can be taken away ensuring your enjoyment and complete satisfaction on your special day!

Sally Curtis Catering

• What sort of food shall we have?

• How many people can we invite?

To cater for an event in a hotel can be expensive. So many times I have been to visit a client and the problem faced is much that we would love to hold our celebration here, we don’t have a lot of room.

A relatively small garden can house a marquee these days. With the new frame systems that are available they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. This option can enable one to extend the guest list for a wedding or larger party without that never ending problem of the guest list.

Other options can be making enquiries locally for venue’s that are available for hire. These are usually moderately priced and providing they have an adequate kitchen area can be an ideal solution.

As an independent caterer for over 25 years, we can adapt to most situations as indeed I have had to sometimes deal with last minute anxieties but always ending up with a positive result.

The benefits of a Caterer can mean that your precise requirements can be met both with your choice of menu and the venue.

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March’s Gardening T ips From Paul Chatfield of Chatfield’s Garden & Property Services Trees and Shrubs There is still time to plant trees and shrubs if the task has not been already completed.

Making sure the holes are dug big enough and deep enough for the root ball, also taking in consideration to use a good tree and shrub compost.

Climbers and Wall-Plants Species and cultivars of Clematis that flower Summer & Autumn on new shoots made in the current season will benefit from a hard prune now.

Roses The main pruning of bush and standard Roses should be carried out between the middle of the month and late March.

Borders and Beds During mild spells weeds will start to grow.

Deal with them as soon as they appear as they will be easier to remove.

Bulbs and Corms Dahlia tubers in store for the Winter should be inspected to make sure that they are healthy and plump. Any bad patches should be cut away with a clean and sharp knife and dipped in Sulphur.

Rock Gardens and Pools All leaves should have been removed by now. Mild spells may bring weeds & slugs, remove weeds while small and treat the slug s with slug bait (with suit able containers sunken in the ground, beer is a good tip.)

Fruit There is still time for both planting and pruning but try to complete task before new growth starts.

Vegetables Seed potatoes should be removed from their bags and set to sprout in trays or shallow boxes (shed or greenhouse).

Greenhouse and Frame Greenhouse should have been sterilized.

Carnations and Chrysanthemums can be propagated from cuttings 55-60f (13-15c).

Give free ventilation except on cold nights.

House Plants Plants at home, particularly flowering ones need lots of light and free ventilation not stuck between blinds or curtains kept out of drafts and be careful not to over water, just damp. Always check how your plant looks.

Chatfield’s Garden & Property Services North 2, Sway Storage & Workshops Barrows Lane, Sway, Lymington Hants, SO41 6DD Tel: 01590 682828 Mobile: 07821 610923

Lawns Prepare for the growing season by raking with good wire rake removing worm casts and rubbish from lawn. Cut lawn but not too short then weed feed and moss kill as early as one can depending on the weather.

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All aspects of garden & property services including:

Gardening, Landscaping, Property Repairs and Cleaning

Domestic & Commercial

Home and Garden Minding Service, including a Creative Seamstress

Public Liability Insured up to ÂŁ5M

Contact Paul on

01590 682828 07821 610923 Email: chatfieldpl2@btinternet.com

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North 2, Sway Storage & Workshops Barrows Lane, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 6DD

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NEW FOREST ART SOCIETY The NEW FOREST ART SOCIETY meets between 7.30 - 9.30pm on the third Wednesday of each month in the Pine Room of the Lyndhurst Community Centre.

On Wednesday 16 March Graham Oliver will demonstrate Expressive Pastel Painting Wednesday 20 April Mike Bragg will be demonstrating Portrait Painting in Oils Visitors are always welcome and pay ÂŁ3 at the door or alternatively visit our website at www.nfasoc.co.uk to see our gallery or contact the Membership Secretary, Christine Sinclair on 02380 848766.

New Forest Fuchsia Society Why not join us!

Nigel Philpott "The Glory of the Garden" Wednesday March 30th at 7.30pm Lyndhurst Community Centre

Check out our website! www.newforestfuchsiasociety.org.uk or telephone 02380 844240

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The Brockenhurst Guide Prize Wordsearch March Madness!

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DAFFODILS EINSTEIN HOUDINI SPRING MOTHERS DAY

This month’s prize is a surprise box from Bubble of Brockenhurst, so please complete this page by 28th March and send to: March Prize Wordsearch Name: ______________________ The Brockenhurst Guide,

Address:

1 Moorlands Rise,

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West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JR

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Milford on Sea Food Week: Seven great days for ‘Foodies’!

Milford on Sea Food Week celebrates all that is great about food. This New Forest seaside village is fortunate to be blessed with great places to eat and surrounded by quality local producers, so what better way to celebrate this than to have an entire week dedicated to the joys of food!

Everyone at every age is included, and Milford on Sea Food Week has over 100 activities including: Themed Dining Evenings, Professional Cookery Theatre, Celebrity Shows, Cooking Demonstrations, Educational Talks, Film Shows, Cookery Competitions, Wine Tastings, Dining Offers, Kid's Events & a large Sunday Food Market, all organised by local organisations, clubs, businesses and individuals. A Programme detailing all of the events is on sale in the village shops.

free. They are also fortunate to have a generous group of sponsors & supporters. Any income generated by Food Week is only used to cover promotional costs, and no fees or expenses are taken by any of the Food Week organisers. Food Week is delighted to support local charities from any profits that are made.

Food Week is co-ordinated by a small dedicated group of volunteers who provide their expertise and time for

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PRIVATE FUNCTIONS • WEDDINGS • CONFERENCE CENTRE

Waterford Lodge Hotel

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Bar & Lounge

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Our fine dining restaurant overlooks the hotel’s private colourful gardens, and is the place to be if you are looking for a personal dining experience. Unwind in the lounge with a drink while your food is being freshly cooked to order.

Why not try something a little differerent?

Our daily specials include dishes such as Crocodile, Kangaroo & Wild Boar

Fine Dining Restaurant

Go on… you know she deserves it!

Book now for Mother’s Day

87 Bure Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4DN www.waterfordlodgehotel.co.uk • Email: bookings@waterfordlodgehotel.co.uk

Tel: 01425 282100

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Index of advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Articles Are you planning an event this year?........12 Gardening Tips ..........................................16 Seven great days for ‘Foodies’! .................20 The Sound of Music ...................................10

Insurance Age Concern.............................................. 5

Catering Services Sally Curtis Catering ..................................12

Interior Design Three B Design .......................................... 8

Community News Brockenhurst Music Society ......................10 New Forest Art Society ..............................18 New Forest Fuchsia Society .......................18

Kitchens First Class Kitchens.................................... 11 Granite Transformations........................... 23

Competitions Prize Wordsearch ......................................19 Computer Services K W Computers ......................................... 4 Dentists Solent House Dental Centre.......................15

Hotels & Restaurants Waterford Lodge....................................... 21

Plumbers P. A. Blake ................................................. 4 Pressure Washing Services Harrison Services....................................... 7 Printers UtharaPrint.com ....................................... 13

Electrical Appliances Hardys ....................................................... 4

Property Maintenance Chatfield’s Property Maintenance ............ 17 Mike Kenna ............................................... 8

Estate Agents Spencers of the New Forest.......................24

Solicitors Abrams Collyer.......................................... 9

Food & Drink Milford on Sea Food Week ........................21

Stamps Rush Stamps ............................................. 6

Funeral Directors R Hallum....................................................14

Surveyors Kevin Shaw & Associates........................... 6

Garage Services Gates of Brockenhurst...............................14

Waste Services War on Waste........................................... 17

Garden Services Chatfield’s Garden Services .......................17

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Richard Thomas ........................................ 7

Health & Beauty Products Bubble ....................................................... 3

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The Brockenhurst Guide 1 Moorlands Rise, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JR TBG March 2011 page 24

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