The Lyndhurst Directory - April 2019

The Lyndhurst

Directory

April 2019

Professional Tree Care Throughout The New Forest

Tree Surgery • Firewood & Kindling • Hedge Trimming Stump Removal • TPO Applications • BS3998 Compliant Fully Qualified & Insured (£5 Million Public Liability)

Free no obligation quotations

T: 01590 690644

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Expert Service for Domestic Natural Gas & LPG Appliances Installation, Maintenance And Cover Plans Our Services Include: • Homeowner Cover Plans • Annual Servicing • Fault Finding & Repair • Installation of New Systems • Landlord Safety Inspections • LPG fired boilers and systems • Plumbing & Bathrooms • Free, No Obligation Quotations

Contact us: T: 02380 283161 M: 07717 848522 E: gtec@gas-technique.co.uk W: www.gas-technique.co.uk 9 Oak Close, Lyndhurst, SO43 7EF Follow us:

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Are your automated gates an open or shut case?

We can service, maintain and repair existing automated gates of virtually any make & design.

• CAME Safe approved installers • Automatic gate installations & repairs • Regular service schedules or one off We are also fully qualified electricians and can undertake all kinds of electrical installations, inspections and repairs.

Tel: 01425 477943 1 Stag Business Park, Christchurch Rd, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3AS www.gle-uk.co.uk

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Dear Lyndhurst, Bank, Emery Down, Minstead, Brook, Bramshaw, Newtown & surrounding villages,

Welcome...

The Lyndhurst Directory Edition 57

It is spring time! A time we love as the weather usually gets warmer, the flowers start blooming and there is a sense of hope in the air. (Well maybe that is going a bit too far…) Despite any uncertainties in our political economy we are here to help you. Our loyal, local advertisers Published by: Stephen & Debbie Corney are always ready to give advice and get the job at Hampshire Publications done as swiftly and as expertly as they can.

From bathrooms to beds, curtains to cameras, Telephone: 023 8065 9309 electricians to estate agents, garage doors to garment alterations, plumbers to printers, Email: info@lyndhurstdirectory.co.uk tilers to tree surgeons and even windows to Copy deadline for the will writing, we have it all here for you at your fingers tips. If there is a trade you are looking June 2019 edition: for and cannot find it inside, please give us a 13th May 2019 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has call. I am sure we can help. 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 omissi ons resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

The Lyndhurst Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publicati on. No par t of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

“Daichi, The Dashing Dude”, the NEW Hampshire Publications Campervan has finally arrived!

He is looking very dapper with his pearl white kimono and he loves to dash around and take us to exciting places right here on the South Coast and beyond. You can read all about his first trip in this issue!

Wishing you a wonderful Spring month,

Debbie, Stephen & Hayden

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

0845 045 45 45 08457 708090 0800 111999 023 8077 7222

Train Enquires First Bus Company Wessex Water Lyndhurst Library

08457 484950 023 8058 4321 01225 526000 0845 603 5631

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Wildlife News

Wonderful Woodland Flora Spring has arrived - take a wander through a woodland at this time of year and you may see a stunning array of flowers starting to rear their heads. Here are some of our favourite species that you might spot locally.

Bluebells, Hyacinthoides non-scriptus Bluebells are one of Britain’s best-known wildflowers, famous for carpeting woodland floors in their distinctive shade of deep blue.

Bluebells are renowned for their presence in woodlands because they persist even in dense shade (an environment in which most plants struggle), but they are not restricted to woodland habitats – bluebells can even be enjoyed from the M3! It is now illegal to dig up native bluebell bulbs in most circumstances, but the greater threat to the plant is the trampling of its leaves.

Common Dog Violets, Viola riviniana The reason common dog violets suffer their rather derogatory name is because they were long considered an inferior counterpart to other related plants – sweet violets, for instance, produce a beautiful fragrance, while common dog violets are scentless. They do, however, attract a myriad of butterflies. Silver-washed fritillaries are particularly fond of common dog violets, as the leaves are ideal places for them to lay their eggs. They create a striking picture as they flit from plant to plant. Common dog violets like broken ground and lots of light; they can explode in numbers in coppiced woodland.

If you’re hoping to see them this spring, Pamber Common Dog Violet Photo: Chris Gomersall

Primrose

Photo: David Kilbey

Forest nature reserve near Basingstoke is a great place to start.

Primrose, Primula vulgaris Primroses are often found in woodland clearings, and flower very early in the year - their name is thought to derive from the Latin for ‘first rose’ (prima rosa). The species name vulgaris means common, but the decline in quality of habitats such as woodlands and hedge banks has made this cheerful, yellow flower far less widespread than it used to be. Primrose plants grow two kinds of flower, and in order for the plant to become pollinated and produce the sticky seeds it needs to reproduce, pollen from one kind must be transferred to the other.

Early Purple Orchid, Orchis mascula For centuries, early purple orchids have been associated with love and reproduction. The early Greek physician Dioscorides thought this plant to be prophetic, and declared it could determine the sex of a couple’s future children.

Supposedly, if a man ate the larger tube, the couple would have sons; if a woman ate the smaller tube, they would be blessed with baby girls. Early purple orchids are widespread across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and grow in abundance at many of our woodland nature reserves, particularly in sunny glades. They can also be enjoyed at Noar Hill near Selbourne.

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advertorial

Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service.

Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing

company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Lyndhurst area and

manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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Community News

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The UK’s largest outdoor Water Sports Park mark their 30th anniversary It was in April 1989, when Mark Jury received the news that his proposed purchase of a 3-lake quarry in Fordingbridge had been completed.

Mark says “I didn’t have planning permission, but I had a dream.”

Fast forward to 2019 and the Jury family are marking their 30th anniversary of operating one of the UK’s largest outdoor Water Sports Parks.

New Forest Water Park consists of a state-of-theart 5-pylon cable wakeboarding system, Wibit’s first UK aqua park, plus stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. The Park also offers up fishing and has a licensed clubhouse and overnight camping facilities.

This is a far cry from the Park’s humble beginnings, which all started with a Mastercraft ski boat, which was imported from America. In 1991, Mark project managed the initial build of the Park’s Clubhouse, which launched on 1st June 1991. Mark recalls “I was trying to do it all and even hired a heavy construction excavator, which accidentally ended up in the lake.”

Over the next ten years, four Kawasaki 440 Jetskis were added, increasing to 12, which operated on the smaller lake. Once fish were discovered in one of the lakes, this quickly built to become (and continues to be) one of the best fisheries in the south of England.

In 1995, aqua rides were introduced, to include team building exercises such as raft building and laser clay shooting. Camping facilities quickly followed, with a simple five pitch caravan site costing £10 per caravan in 1999.

At the turn of the century, the Park launched wakeboarding activities, which called for a bigger variety of boats to achieve larger wakes.

Just 6 years ago, New Forest Water Park built the first cable-ski system on the South Coast, through

Rixen Cableways. They launched with two jumps and two rails and this was an instant hit with the local surfing/kiteboarding community.

In 2015 a replacement activity was discovered for the water rides in the form of the UK’s first Wibit Aqua Park. Mark, together with his daughter Millie and son Ben, went over to Germany to buy their first set of inflatable modules to create a fun aqua park. At the launch, they accommodated up to 60 persons per hour but this rapidly doubled up to 120, as additional modules were added on.

This year, the Park boasts a 150 person Aqua Park, plus twelve wake park features, an extensive campsite, fully licensed bar, several kayaks and paddle-boards. In February, the Park reached the semi-finals of BH Stars Awards for best Attraction in the area. The final word goes to Park MD, Mark Jury who adds “My idea in the early days was to create a fun and safe environment for people to enjoy water activities.

I am so proud of what my family have achieved over the past 30 years. We have, and always will, strive to be the best and remain at the forefront of safe family fun”.

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Building

Landscaping

DIY

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SOUTHAMPTON 02380 865046

Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom Spring 2018

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Introducing... Inception Lodges & Outbuildings Inception Lodges & Outbuildings was born out of the need to supply high quality lodges for personal use which then has lead on to the leisure and commercial markets meeting exceptional standards in all areas.

not limited to horses stables and tack rooms, cattle blocks, dog and cats shelters.

Whether it is a garden lodge for the use of an art studio, home office, family snug, or a more exclusive lodge for swimming pools, jacuzzi’s and spa facilities, we are happy to help.

We are a local family run business based in the heart of the new forest and serve the south coast and surrounding areas.

We can also cater for the animal market with designs and shelters for a wide range of animals and pets.

For example, could include but are

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We here at Inception Lodges believe that we can offer a truly unique designs for any application.

Call us today for a free no obligation quotation.

Call Richard on 07595 723543 or email rick@inceptionlodges.co.uk

Bespoke & shelf garden lodges Composite & timber decking Bespoke animal shelters Driveway and access gates Fencing Children's play areas Timber cladding Tree house’s Timber Cladding

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Plus many more quality carpets, including remnants Beds & Flooring are also available in the showroom RINGWOOD ROAD, WOODLANDS, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7GY

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Wills, Property Protection Trusts and Lasting Power of Attorneys We discuss the difference between legal professionals and the benefits of home visits for clients.

We are often asked what is the advantage of using a member of the Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners (SWW) over a more conventional high street solicitor.

There are many good reasons, here are just a few: 1. Members of SWW are fully trained specialists in the field of will writing and estate planning. All have professional indemnity insurance, are regulated and adhere to the SWW code of practice.

2. Members also provide clients with the convenience of attending them in their own home and at a time that is suitable.

3. Taking instructions in the privacy of the client’s home is not only about convenience.

In the absence of such a service many

people who need a Will or Power of Attorney’s would go without if they were housebound, elderly or frail and could not get to a high street solicitor.

As a member of SWW, Dorset & Wight Wills has a totally transparent pricing policy. Our prices are clearly shown in all our adverts and we will send you a full pricelist with confirmation of your FREE home visit appointment.

We offer various packages to make the whole process of getting your affairs in order both simple and cost effective.

It is estimated that 67% of people in the UK do not have a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney in place. With almost 1 million people living with dementia and the total growing yearly, perhaps now is the time to call Dorset & Wight Wills on 01202 065953 or 01983 623900.

Do you want to protect your family and loved ones?

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Free Tree Inspections • Your Local Tree Surgeons Tree & Hedge Trimming Pruning & Shaping Dead Wooding Stump Removal

Tree Planting Decompaction & Aeration Pigeon Prevention Planning Applications

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Full Land Rover Diagnostics & coding TDV8 Turbo Changes & body offs for Discovery 3 & 4’s Defender Galvanised chassis changes Full re-build services & MOT work All welding & chassis repairs undertaken Horse Box / Trailer repairs & servicing Auto Electrical repairs Air-Conditioning Servicing & Repairs Advice always available from our friendly knowledgeable staff Free vehicle collection & delivery to your home / business

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Garage doors and awnings Up and over • Roller • Sectional • Side hinged Any size, style and colour Electric or manual • Supplied and fitted Repaired and serviced

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Rear of 98 Ashley Lane, Hordle, Lymington SO41 0GA

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- Bespoke Staircase Renovations ‘Where first class is second nature‘ All work fully guaranteed

For more information, telephone:

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S C DECORATORS A family run business with over 20 years’ experience We are experts in: n Internal & External painting n Wallpapering n Hand painted Kitchens & Furniture n All aspects of Painting & Decorating We can also provide these services: n Plastering n Tiling n Wood Floors & Carpets We are fully insured and waiting to do a great job transforming your space.

For your Free no obligation quote call Stuart on:

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Do you own your home with another person?

As joint tenants or tenants in common? The way you own your home will depend what will happen to it on your death. If you would like to talk to one of our experienced, friendly lawyers about this please contact us.

01425 610078 New Milton office 01590 689500 Lymington office enquiries@heppenstalls.co.uk www.heppenstalls.co.uk

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Complete installation service • All building work and trades covered • Supply only Tile Supplier • Able Bathrooms • Worktop & door changes • Small jobs welcome NEW MILTON SHOWROOM 97 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6JJ

Tel: 01425 460621

Craig Byars t/a K and B Installations

WEST MOORS SHOWROOM

135 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT

Tel: 01202 861972

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Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Hampshire Publications Camper Van “Daichi, The Dashing Dude” has finally made it! The NEW Hampshire Publications Campervan has travelled across barren land and rough seas to get here. All the way from Japan, just to be with us. We love him! He is pearly white and is still wearing his posh kimono.

Nellie had long skirts to cover up her rather large thighs, whereas Daichi likes to think he is rather sophisticated, debonair, and has an eye for the girl vans.

In fact, “The Dashing Dude” as we have nicknamed him, is a play on words as he believes he is good looking, stylish and fashionable. It is all part of his charm. He also loves to run around and have fun.

So, dashing he is, and otherwise known as “Dash” to his friends. Daichi is his official Japanese name, (dai) meaning “big, great” combined with (chi) meaning “wisdom, intellect”. As Daichi is full of himself and a little over confident, this seems rather appropriate. He even speaks Japanese when we switch on his purring, seductive engine. “Ha Dor!” and other words I have yet to discover the meaning of, he expels in a rather high pitched, very cute voice. (Don’t tell him I

Daichi at Portland Bill

Daichi gets the thumbs up! said that, boys do not like it.)

We hope you like reading about his exploits and antics as he whisks us to exciting places around England and particularly here on the Southern Coast.

Here’s to having some family fun…

Our first trip was to Portland just along the coast from Weymouth. We had never been there before, and boy were we lucky with the weather. Dash was extremely happy. So were we. We climbed all the 165 muscle tasking steps up the Portland Bill lighthouse.

What views from the top! Currently there is the amazing huge magnifying lamp which shines across the English Channel to warn our ships at sea of potential danger. The lamp will soon be replaced by a more modern system of LED lights.

Sad really, but times move on as we all know too well.

The majestic lighthouse demanding attention on the clifftop also has that eerie foghorn sound which haunts the waves in times of fog. There have indeed been a massive 113 shipwrecks along this coast, due to its shallow reefs and the strong Portland tidal race.

Daichi decided to keep his nifty wheels firmly fixed on the solid ground.

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We ate outside!

Portland of course is famous for its Portland Stone. Dash, knowing what boys are like and having empathy with Hayden our 15 year old active teenager arranged a “Geo Cache” hunt for us to do. Geo Caching is a modern-day treasure hunt. There are hundreds of walks you can find online. Some are still free, but there is now a small charge of around £20 for the year for the keener walkers. It is a fun way to follow coordinates and eventually find a box (the treasure!). The stones enroute, carved by artists, were quite amazing.

A Falling man, chairs, hearths, octopus, bear, a whale and lots more. My favourite was the mythical Portland Dog Beast, the Roy Dog. Carved by Damien Briggs, this beast has fiery eyes, one green, one red and it was said that he lived in the Cave Hole where he would drag any travellers passing by, into its watery hideout. Brrr…. It even has the eyes of its victims embedded into its stony fur. Daichi is beginning to wonder about us Brits… We love our legends don’t we.

Another way to explore our incredible homeland are Treasure Trails. Again, available online to buy at just £6.99

Daichi helps us to find the “treasure”

The Roy Dog in Tout Quarry Park per walk. Daichi chose the Pirates Graveyard one for us. (Is he trying to tell us something?). This was an intriguing walk along the coast and through the graveyard with skull and crossbones engraved in the stones. Contrary to popular belief, these are not pirates’ graveyards, but just images to ward off the evil spirits in the afterlife. The cove we passed, Church Ope, was gorgeous.

We would love to go back there.

There are stunning views from all over Portland. It really is a fantastic place to visit. It has seen busier times, with the Naval Base and the famous 18 mile long Chesil Beach where the American troops embarked on their journey to Nazi occupied France in the second World War. My Dad aged 83 told me that he, his Mum and sister regularly travelled to Portland all the way from Hull to see his Dad who was stationed there in the Navy. He remembered a day when a German plane was flying down the coast, being fired at by our anti-aircraft guns from the beach. The exploding shells got closer and closer, until the plane dived and escaped! Today it is a gorgeous stretch of pebbled beach with crashing waves and wonderful sunsets.

Daichi is ecstatic to be here with us.

He thoroughly enjoyed his first trip and is very excited about where he will transport us to next… where will that be?

By Debbie Corney

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Food & Drink

Naturally good...

Brown butter and beer braised kale with cranberries and pecans

Ingredients for 4 2 bunches of kale 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 120ml beer of your choice 60ml chicken stock 1tbsp reduced sugar dried cranberries (this is optional) 3 tbsp. roasted chopped pecans Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

I absolutely love kale. It’s packed with flavour and nutrients and it’s incredibly quick and easy to cook.

Braising kale in beer and brown butter gives the finished dish a really nice nutty flavor and the quick method of cooking ensures that the kale retains its vibrant green colour.

1. First prepare the kale by washing it and then cutting out the stem. It is important to cut out the center stem because it can be tough and chewy. Once you have removed the stems, quickly shred the kale by rolling up the leaves into a cylinder and roughly slicing them. Set to one side.

2. In a large frying pan or sauté pan place two tablespoons of butter and cook on a medium heat until starting to turn a light brown colour. At this stage quickly add the beer and chicken stock and turn up the heat to high. Bring to the boil and then add the kale.

3. Cook the kale for approximately 3 minutes until most of the moisture has evaporated and the kale is nicely glazed. Add the chopped pecans and seasoning to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the dried cranberries.

Chef’s tip: Make sure that the liquid is boiling and the heat is on high before adding the kale, you don’t want to slow cook it because it can lose its vibrant green color if it is stewed for too long.

Ryan Turner, real food and low-carb chef - www.thefoodbible.com

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Cockney Pride Weekend April 19th - 21st 2019

With live cockney music including The Chas & Dave tribute duo, Del & Den • A Mayfair afternoon tea with cabaret, a Jack the Ripper murder mystery and a giant Easter egg hunt • Free Easter egg with each booking Children with 2 accompanying adults half price, Single room £199 • Sharing room £183pp - Full board!

Mamma Mia/Abba Music Weekend

June 14th - 16th 2019 With Abba Tribute Band, Abba Look-a-like competition & the ABBA Film on the giant screen with an Interactive Sing-a-long For home care assistants in the south of New Forest Including Lymington, New Milton, Brockenhurst & surrounding areas.

Full board tickets £199.00 Single £183.00 per person sharing.

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Gardening Tips

On Your Plot

April showers to October fun It’s wonderful to see the first fresh, local, asparagus appear for sale this month and if you’ve a bit of space spare on your plot now’s the time to plant this gourmet crop. Buy one year old crowns and plant them immediately into well drained soil. You should be able to take a small harvest next year and they’ll carry on cropping for up to 20 years!

Jobs for April :-

• Keep an eye out for late frosts and cover any vulnerable plants • Harden off indoor sowings before planting out • Start off French beans and Brussels Sprouts under cover • Fancy something a bit more exotic? Try growing some peppers and aubergines - sow this month in a greenhouse or polytunnel • Plant an asparagus bed • Earth up potatoes once the first shoots appear Now is the time for April showers and with the weather warming up all the time and some gentle rain you’ll soon be seeing lots of changes on your veggie plot.

It’s a time when any indoor space, be it greenhouse, cold frame, or just window sills, is likely to be filling rapidly with young seedlings. If you are thinking of planting some of your seedlings out then don’t forget to harden them off first. You can move the pots outside each morning, bringing them in at night to gradually acclimatise them to the change.

Do remember too that late frosts can still happen in April, damaging plants that are unprotected. Watch the weather forecast and if there’s any danger of frost then use fleece or cloches to protect plants where necessary.

On the subject of cloches, save any empty plastic bottles that you may have. Cut the bottom off and you are left with a wonderful mini cloche to protect seedlings that are recently planted out. Push the plastic down into the soil firmly and it will keep off not only some of the chill but also any slugs that may have their eye on tasty young leaves.

Are you a fan of Halloween? Pumpkins can be quite expensive come the end of October and then there’s always the hunt for one just the right size. Why not have a go at growing one (or several!) of your own this year? Pumpkins need a long, growing season to ripen well so now is the time to start them off.

There’s lots of different varieties, including some giant ones if you want something really impressive to carve. Look out on the packets for ones that are early ripening for the best chances of success.

Pumpkin seeds are huge so it’s easy to sow just one to each pot. I’d sow at least 3 plants, if they all germinate and mature it’ll probably be more than you need (they can take a lot of room as they grow) but it’s better to have spare in case you loose some early on - if they all grow well you can always pass one on to a friend or neighbour and have a competition to see who gets the biggest pumpkin!

You’ll need to keep your young plant inside until all risk of frost has passed. When it comes time to plant the pumpkin out it will like lots of nutrients in the soil. Dig out a large hole and put in lots of well rotted compost - or you can even plant your pumpkin straight on top of an old compost heap.

They’ll bloom with wonderfully exotic looking, huge yellow flowers and it’s wise to consider removing the growing tip once three fruit have set as this will give a better chance for larger, riper, pumpkins.

Support the growing fruits on a bed of straw to avoid them dropping off or becoming mushy.

Are you enjoying purple spouting broccoli at the moment? You can buy summer varieties to plant now, or try Calbrese (this has the green heads) which is best planted straight into the beds where they will grow.

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Lyndhurst

Probus Club

Lyndhurst Probus is a club for retired or semi-retired professional and business men. We have monthly meetings with topical speakers followed by lunch and additional activities such as theatre outings, walks, sports and social events.

New members are very welcome.

Anyone wishing to attend club meetings or requiring further information please contact the club secretary Peter Green on 023 8081 3257 or email on gill.pete43@btinternet.com.

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A place to rediscover, renew or explore Christian Faith.

Meetings informal and contemporary style.

Band leading worship.

Talk from inspirational Christian Leader and someone to pray with if you like.

Meetings held on the second Wednesday of the month at:

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All Parkinson’s sufferers and their carers are welcome to join us for gentle, chair-based exercises specifically tailored to their needs and abilities.

We meet every Tuesday at 10.30am at Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley, SO41 5QG for exercises, chat and mutual support. Join in with the fun and friendly banter as we stretch those unused muscles! Contact Roni on 01590 688887 for more details.

Brockenhurst Village Hall Highwood Road Brockenhurst SO42 7RY From: 7:30-9:15pm Coee served from 7pm

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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Bathrooms K & B Installations................................................. 21 Space Kitchens & Bathrooms.................................13 Bedrooms Custom Creations.................................................. 32 Swan Systems Furniture........................................ 27 Builders & Carpenters Southern Bespoke Staircases.................................19 Building & Gardening Supplies Sydenhams............................................................ 13 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.............................................. 25 Carpets & Flooring Discount Warehouse.............................................. 15 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweeps.......................................... 29 Community News Adventures of Daichi............................................. 22 Filling Station......................................................... 28 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust: Wondeful Woodland Flora.................................. 6 Kids page............................................................... 10 Lyndhurst Probus Club........................................... 28 Naturally good: Brown Butter and Beer Braised Kale with Cranberries and Pecans.......................24 New Forest Water Park celebrates 30 years..........12 On Your Plot: April Showers to October Fun..........26 Parkinsons New Forest.......................................... 28 Sudoku................................................................... 20

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