The Lyndhurst Directory - August/September 2017

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August/September 2017

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Be “WINTER ready for a long Hot Summer!

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We can resand using “No Weed” paving sand We can repair all dips and troughs in paving We can repair & replace all damaged mortar We can repair & replace old damaged slabs We can seal all types of paving, patios & decking For free Quotations and Advice - Call Peter

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Having a family member or friend diagnosed with dementia can be very difficult.

Heppenstalls can help.

We can assist with any related issues, such as Lasting Power of Attorney, the payment of costs, Wills, Management of Affairs, Property Sales and other advice.

Our team have undergone Dementia Awareness training and are proud to become Dementia Friends. We are also members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

SINCE 1893

Please contact us by telephone or by email:

New Milton: 01425 610078 | Lymington: 01590 689500 enquiries@heppenstalls.co.uk

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.

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Welcome...

The Lyndhurst Directory Edition 47

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Hampshire Publications

Telephone:

023 8065 9309

Email:

info@lyndhurstdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the October 2017 edition: 11th September 2017

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 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.

Dear Lyndhurst, Bank, Emery Down, Minstead, Brook, Bramshaw, Newtown & surrounding villages, Nellie has written a book! It is full of fun, quizzes, wordsearches, crosswords and games as well as of course her adventures here in gorgeous England.

Ideal for the summer! She would be delighted if you would like to have a copy, so please see the details inside and Nellie will excitedly send you a copy in the post.

It is indeed the summer holidays with the children off school and (hopefully) good old English sunny days. Do you have anything planned? We are off to Cornwall where Nellie is taking us to the beach for a few days of Surf Life Saving competitions then time out chilling as a family. Well I usually ‘chill’ whereas the boys, Stephen, my husband and Hayden our son usually spend hours surfing the waves and generally being really active. I prefer to watch…

While you are having fun this summer why not call in an expert to help in the garden or the house? We have lots of great trades people to help you and they certainly love to receive your calls. As always this is where everyone wins as it keeps our local trades and services busy which in turn keeps our local economy doing well and we all benefit.

Stephen, Hayden and myself, as well as Nellie of course, wish you a wonderful relaxing, or extreme sport summer, whichever suits you. Nellie looks forward to keeping you entertained with her new book!

Best wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

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

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Cubs, Guides and Explorer Scouts join forces to tackle Himalayan balsam Cubs, Guides and Explorer Scouts from Ashurst, Colbury, Calmore, Brockenhurst, Copythorne and Wellow have joined forces to help stop the spread of Himalayan balsam along the Cadnam River.

The youngsters spent three evenings in June and July at Ower, pulling up hundreds of Himalayan balsam plants which have invaded the banks of the Cadnam River, through the New Forest Non-Native Plants Project.

Introduced to the UK by the Victorians as an ornamental garden plant, Himalayan balsam has spread rapidly along riverbanks, out-competing our native wildlife. Its seed-pods ‘explode’ when ripe and when the seeds fall into the river they are carried downstream to form large colonies of plants, sometimes reaching an amazing four or five metres in height.

Catherine Chatters, the New Forest NonNative Plants Officer at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, is co-ordinating control of Himalayan balsam on behalf of landowners. She was delighted to have help from the 3rd New Forest North (Ashurst and Colbury) Cubs, Calmore Guides,

Calmore Guides

3rd New Forest North Cubs

Brokenhurst Guides, the Magellan Explorer Scouts from Copythorne and the Apache Explorer Scouts from Wellow. Catherine said “the Cubs, Guides and Explorer Scouts worked really enthusiastically and enjoyed piling up the Himalayan balsam into satisfyingly large heaps, whilst making a difference to their local environment”.

Pauline Homans, leader of the Ashurst and Colbury Cub Pack said “Himalayan balsam-pulling is great for the children to get involved in as the plants are easy to recognise and fun to pull up.”

The control of Himalayan balsam along the Cadnam River is part of ‘Our Past, Our Future’, a Landscape Partnership Project which, supported by Heritage Lottery Funding, will restore lost habitats, develop Forest skills and inspire a new generation to champion and care for the New Forest.

The Wildlife Trust is organising volunteer work parties to pull up Himalayan balsam along river banks in the New Forest area during Summer 2017. If you would like to help, or would like to find out more, please contact Catherine on 07770 923315 or e-mail Catherine.Chatters@hiwwt.org.uk

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For all your Domestic & Commercial Demolition & Asbestos Clearance...

Safe and smooth demolition and removal of old sheds and garages. Get rid of the eye sore and create a space to enjoy this summer!

Using the highest quality machinery and a team of experienced workers, the job gets done right!

Safe and secure transfer of any asbestos waste with all essential documentation.

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Tel: 01202 511151 www.pro-dem.co.uk

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Community News

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Brockenhurst Music Society Our new season is underway, and details of our next two concerts are below. The concerts are given by exciting young professional musicians and are held at St Saviour’s Church, Brockenhurst at 7.30pm.

Tickets (free to Society members and to students) are £12 at the door or £10 in advance from Pot Pourri or Streets in Brockenhurst, or Sway Deli in Sway.

For more information please ring 01590 624733 or see our website: www.brockenhurstmusicsociety.co.uk

2017 Season

brockenhurst music society

Castalian String Quartet MONDAY 14 AUGUST 2017 ~ 7.30PM ST SAVIOUR’S CHURCH, BROCKENHURST

Programme to include:

MOZART

Tickets £10 from Streets Ironmongers or String Quartet in E flat, K.428 Pot Pourri, Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, THOMAS ADES The Four Quarters Sway Deli in Sway, or £12 on the door SCHUBERT String Quartet in D minor, D810 STUDENTS: FREE ‘Death and the Maiden’ www.brockenhurstmusicsociety.co.uk

“Bringing Music to the Forest”

Monday 14th August Castalian String Quartet.

Programme includes Mozart, Thomas Ades and Schubert.

‘Richly romantic energy and passion’ The Strad Alexandra Vaduva

Monday 11th September Alexandra Vaduva - piano.

Works by Schumann, Enescu, Bartok, Brahms and Beethoven.

First prize at the Vienna International Piano Competition

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• Traditional Sash & Casement Windows • Internal & External Doors • Cabinet Making • Bespoke Joinery Product

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Puzzle Corner

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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!

Cloudy2Clear GUARANTEE All Customers That An Average Quote Will Take No Longer Than 20 Mins!!!

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Where are we going to put everything?

A lot of Swan Systems Furniture customers come to us with a look panic in their eyes.

“We’ve just retired and decided to downsize.

We’ve gone from an X bedroomed house down to a Y bedroomed house.

Where are we going to put everything?”

This is where Swan Systems Furniture can help. We are fitted bedroom furniture specialists who create huge amounts of storage behind beautiful hinged and sliding wardrobes. We make bedroom furniture to fit your home and suit your requirements.

Lots of our customers want something contemporary with a stylish statement. We have some fabulous new colours in our range:

Grey Bardalino, White Avola, Mussell and Acacia as well as the more traditional White, Ivory and Swiss Pearwood. Our distinct difference is that our brand of Swan sliding wardrobes and fitted furniture all match – the bedsides, interiors of the wardrobes, dressing tables – the lot, all match. And they are made in Titchfield. And fitted by our own team.

Please go to www.Checkatrade.com/ swansystemsfurniture and read our customer reviews then do please give us a call when you are about to downsize or the kids have finally moved out!

Or if you just fancy a new bedroom.

Telephone: 023 8046 5485 Email: info@swansystems.co.uk

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For all your needs with handyman service and property maintenance

Bathrooms • Kitchens • Tiling Painting & Decorating Door hanging • Garden decking Small job friendly!

In fact anything you don’t have time to do!

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THE VILLAGE ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION LYNDHURST COMMUNITY CENTRE 22nd - 26th AUGUST OPENING: 10am-5pm

Paintings in acrylics and oil by seven Lyndhurst artists in a variety of styles.

Cards available. Coffee, tea and cakes. Entry free.

Ringwood Road Netley Marsh, Southampton Hampshire, SO40 7GY

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Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 10am to 4pm Closed Wednesday & Sunday

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What’s happening at Foxlease

Our Facilities include: Swimming Pool • Forest Walks Pétanque • Children’s Outdoor Play Area Conference Facilities • Wedding Facilities Traverse Climbing Wall • Abseiling • Archery Tunnelling • High Ropes • Low Ropes Crate Stacking • Canoeing • Raft Building Tinsel Turkey & Shopping – 3 Nights Full Board Friday 24th – Monday 27th November

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21 Cordelia Close,Forest Dibden, area Serving the New SO45 5UD

Beautiful Christmas Decorations, Carols, lashings of Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. Full Christmas Lunch followed

by Traditional Pantomime. (Saturday Shopping Trip to Southampton £10.00 extra. Please book in advance). £100.00 Single or £175.00 Twin (price for two people).

Daily tickets available

Victorian Christmas - 3 Nights Full Board Friday 15th – Monday 18th December

Carols, Christmas Show, Traditional Pantomime, Mulled Wine & Mince Pies. Victorian Afternoon Tea. Sumptuous Victorian Banquet. £100.00 Single or £175.00 Twin (price for two people).

10% Discount for Group Bookings (over six paying adults).

Daily tickets available

Cream Teas

now available £5.00 per person (minimum of 2) Activity Days also during the school holidays for children 7-17 yrs. £19.99 per participant which includes four activities and lunch. Call for details.

Tel: 023 8028 2638

Or email foxlease@girlguiding.org.uk

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Community News

New Forest Art Society News Last year’s annual summer exhibition, held in August, was noted for its high standard and breadth of work for sale and a further autumn two day sale was also successful.

These are occurring again this year.

Meetings are held most months on the third Wednesday (7.30 to 9.30pm), when a range of artists demonstrated their talents in a wide variety of media. This includes watercolour, pastel, oil, and even how to present and frame the paintings/artwork.

These are well supported and enjoyed by members and visitors alike.

The society is a social, gregarious group of enthusiasts who welcome new members.

Annual membership costs £25 with a reduction of 25% for 16-25 year olds. Visitors are also welcome to the evening meetings for a nominal fee of £4.

Full details of workshops, meetings, paint-in days and exhibitions are available on the society’s website: www.newforestartsociety.weebly.com The paint-in opportunities have been resurrected from the past, at the expressed interest of the members and will give time to paint together in a mutually supportive environment. The website has a contact form for all enquiries or telephone the secretary on 023 8022 3506.

evening exploring the art and joy of keeping an art journal. Allison’s journals are works of art!

Visitors always welcome (entry £4).

Lyndhurst Community Centre 7.30-9.30pm.

October 7th: Workshop to be held at Emery Down and Bank Village hall from 10am-4pm, lead by Mark Swan developing our skills in sculpture using wax. Open to non-members, if places available and booking essential on 023 8084 4970. There will be a fee.

October 18th: Bridget Woods, internationally acclaimed artist, teacher and author will demonstrate an autumnal landscape in watercolour. There will also be a mini exhibition of members work with the theme of autumn.

Visitors always welcome (entry £4).

Lyndhurst Community Centre 7.30-9.30pm.

Beguiling

by Lorna Hollingum

August 5th -13th: The Annual Summer Exhibition of members work will be held at Lyndhurst Community Centre 10am to 5pm daily. This is a selling exhibition and is well known for its high quality and affordable prices. Framed, unframed, greeting cards and ceramics included.

September 20th: Committee member Allison Goddard will lead a participation

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3 part with Georgian bar: ÂŁ975 3 part without Georgian bar: ÂŁ925

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Puzzle Corner

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Crossword

Across

1 In a way, a book lover (9) 6 Ragout (5) 9 Dairy farmers are doing this (7) 10 A series of chirps (7) 11 One who does not believe in God (7) 12 Killing oneself (7) 13 An abnormal condition of the lungs (9) 15 Dried leaves of the hemp plant (5) 16 Heart rate (5) 19 Beau (9) 22 Without ceasing (7) 23 Photographic equipment (7) 25 Hunting guide (7) 26 A parasitic disease spread by mosquitos (7) 27 Finger or number (5) 28 Study of the Earth's surface (9)

Down

1 Vampire (5) 2 Hotel employee (7) 3 Aptitude (7) 4 Metal bar (5) 5 Required (9) 6 Slipping (7)

7 Lying in wait (7) 8 Influenced (9) 13 Said (9) 14 Stamping (9) 17 Housing (7) 18 Graceful (7)

20 One who roams on foot (7) 21 A pendant earring (7) 23 Carving in relief (5) 24 Frightening (5)

You’ve always known you had potential.

Isn’t it time you unleashed it?

Art Exhibition Emery Down and Bank Village Hall Mill Lane, Emery Down, Hants, SO43 7EB

Saturday 26th – Monday 28th August 2017 Open from 10am – 5pm Boats, Coastal & Forest scenes.

Original paintings, limited edition prints, greetings cards.

Free admission with parking on site.

Contact 02380 283503 or www.clivehalnan.co.uk

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Community News

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Lymington Business Owner Donates £10k to Local Charity Hampshire based Boo Charity has hailed as ‘magnificent’ a one-off donation of £10,000 from Leon Crouch, previous owner of Lymington Precision Engineering and current owner of Sea Talk Systems.

The donation came at the recent Boo Charity Annual Ball, held at AFC Bournemouth’s stadium. The Ball raised a record £27,000 in total on the night.

Leon’s daughter, Louisa Currie-Crouch, has organised a table at the Ball for the last two years, and this year Leon accompanied her and was extremely impressed with the Charity and what it has achieved.

The Boo Charity was set up in memory of Sarah Hicks, known as ‘Boo’ to her friends and family, who sadly lost her battle to cancer in 2002. Sarah had travelled to Kenya in search of alternative treatments and was struck by the poverty of the people she met. The Charity was established by Sarah’s husband Russell, to make Sarah’s vision a reality: to help disadvantaged children through the support, care and opportunities to lift them from poverty so that they no longer need to rely on charity.

Leon was particularly impressed having met with Elisha Abuonji, Boo’s long-term friend and Kenyan Projects Operations Manager, who was the special guest at this year’s event.

Leon commented on how he related to the hard work the team and students were doing in Kenya to the hard work he had put in during his career to enable his achievements.

Leon was enthused and humbled by Elisha’s story of Edna, who is running the development of the new Metal Working college program, that Boo have introduced at their Nyamache “Seed of Hope” Centre.

Russell Hicks, the Charities Founding Trustee, was overwhelmed with Leon’s donation: “This means so much to the Charity and is incredibly generous of Leon. We will be directing 100% of the money towards further development of the Metal Working and Fabrication college course with additional equipment and facilities. The work Boo is doing in Kenya really does make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and we are so grateful for the support and generosity of all our donors.”

To help support Boo please visit our website www.boo-charity.org.uk

Leon Crouch, Owner of Sea Talk Systems (STS) and Elisha Abuonji, Kenyan Projects Operations Manager of Boo

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Adventures of Nellie

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The Adventures of Nellie

The Hampshire Publications Camper Van Don’t we just love listening to the young ones talking about their exploits? Well, Nellie is no exception and she loves to hear what Hayden has been up to. Hayden was lucky enough to be chosen to do the ‘Blue Skies’ Programme, through his school.

Blue Skies is part of the Jon Egging Trust (JET) which was set up in memory of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, who tragically lost his life while flying in the Red Arrows display at the Bournemouth Air Festival in 2011.

The Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, teamwork and leadership and it supports young people aged 13-16, to achieve their full potential.

This is what Hayden, who is 13, told Nellie…

“Joining the group I felt slightly nervous as I didn’t know what it was about, but very excited about going on some special trips that money wouldn’t buy. The first place we went to was MOD Boscombe Down. We saw some planes, went in an olden day hangar and used night vision torches and goggles. It was very exciting. We were also introduced to the concept of Blue Skies which is to

Jon Egging Trust ready to welcome guests

Nellie with Hayden at Bournemouth University help you with your communication and confidence skills.

Another place we went to was Cobham which is next to Bournemouth Airport. We were challenged with our communication skills here!

My favourite trip was when we went to Winchester University. We got to touch a real life 800 year old skeleton. I put its spine together! On a lighter note we were taught how to calculate a skeleton’s age and gender. I learned all about the different bones in the body and that when you are born you have 300 plus bones, but by the time you are an adult they fuse together into 206. After lunch, we looked at some objects that had been excavated and guessed what they were and what year they came from. I really enjoyed that trip!” Hayden said, with a big smile.

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27 “Another trip we went to see Nelson’s Ship ‘HMS Victory’ in Portsmouth. It cost £50,834 in those days to build, which is the equivalent of £60 million now! I think that is what she said, it certainly was a lot and more than most people have.” Hayden looked amazed. “The best part was being able to eat in the officer’s mess, as the vessel is still listed as a Navy Ship and still manned.

They have nearly replaced every single timber log and plank on the ship, except the strut that Nelson supposedly died on. There is no record of where he actually died but this is where all the clues lead to.” Hayden shuddered. “Apparently the ship’s officers were casually walking up and down the Ship out in the open when a French Musketeer got a lucky good shot at Nelson and hit him in the head. Nelson was the Admiral of the Fleet, not of the Ship itself, so he wasn’t running the ship.” Hayden asserted.

“The last trip we went on before the unwanted ending was the ‘Tank Museum’

Blues Skies Year 1 Graduates 2017

Nellie’s tinted windows prevented a few scares at Bovington where we finalised our presentations while looking at some very big powerful tanks. We even got to go on the ‘Chieftain’. This tank was created for the Cold War and could fire every 6 seconds compared to the Russian every 8 seconds.

The Chieftain was the most powerful tank of its time and quite possibly it still is. I got to sit in the Commander’s seat of the tank!” continued Hayden. “We also got to learn some tank movements with some remotecontrol tanks. This was lots of fun!”

“The dreaded day came where we would have to present our speeches that we had created for the sponsors of the Blue Skies and our parents. We were very nervous.

Luckily, I had a skeleton to look at instead of the crowd, as I was talking about our trip to Winchester University! Everyone did their speeches and we all got through in the end!

Then me and some of the other Blue Skies graduates met up and had fun for the rest of the day.

I feel that the Blue Skies programme has helped me to create presentations and help in speaking to crowds. Every one of us has created a team spirit with each other and I feel that we could push each other through anything.

I am looking forward to continuing for the next 2 years with the JET and Blue Skies.

How lucky am I!”, Hayden proclaimed.

Nellie was delighted too.

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Risotto

Risotto is a northern Italian rice dish, that’s quick to prepare and yet a satisfying meal. Great for using up leftovers, why not experiment to add new ingredients?

Ingredients for 2 servings 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic 2 small sticks of celery Half a red pepper, chopped into small pieces 1 vegetable stock cube 200ml boiling water 4 small handfuls of risotto rice Bacon (optional to make a non-vegetarian version) Parmesan cheese to top (if required)

1. Heat some oil in a pan.

2. Lightly brown the onion and add the garlic 3. Add the rest of the chopped ingredients and fry for a couple of minutes until slightly softened.

4. Add the risotto rice and fry, stirring regularly for another couple of minutes.

5. Add the stock cube to the boiling water and pour onto the rice dish.

6. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat.

7. Once all the liquid has been absorbed, your dish is ready to serve.

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On Your Plot Hoarding

It’s hard to remain excited when you’ve had courgett.e.at.every.meal.for.a.week,.and. marvellous.though.raspberries.are.there.is.a. limit.to.just.how.many.you.can.eat.at.once...Take. a.bit.of.ti.me.to.store.your.harvest.and.you.can.be. enjoying.home.grown.right.through.the.winter.

Jobs for August :-

• Water regularly - try to water either in the evening or early mornings.

• If you are growing main crop potatoes, watch out for signs of blight. Brown patches on the tops and edges of leaves are usually a first sign.

• Pinch out the tops of runner bean stems that are outgrowing their supports.

• Keep harvesting those courgettes!

• Sow turnips and oriental salad plants such as Pak Choi and Chinese Cabbage • Strawberry runners that were potted up in June to produce new plants can be planted out now.

If all has gone to plan (that’s a big if!) then August should be a very satisfying month on your plot, with your hard work being repaid by ample harvests of a good range of fruit and veg.

The reality tends to be that the excitement of seeing your crops grow and ripen is initially followed by much enjoyment of the first fruits of your labour which can soon be replaced by a panic stricken ‘What the heck do I do with all these’! Certain crops (courgettes and tomatoes spring to mind) can almost guarantee this sequence of events!

Sharing with friends and neighbours is great but very often they will have a glut of exactly the same thing at just the same time. What is called for are some simple ideas for storing and preserving your produce. It may be a long time before you are harvesting fresh peas or raspberries again but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be enjoying your home grown produce throughout the winter - it just takes a little planning and now is the time to do it.

Onions (and garlic) that have been lifted and

left to dry can be plaited and hung in a cool, dry place. Net bags, or tights, also work if you don’t fancy plaiting. Potatoes can be stored in boxes or paper sacks in a dark, dry building but you should check them regularly, removing any that show signs of rotting.

A good size freezer is a real boon for making the most of your produce. Blanching and then freezing works for loads of vegetables. Key to success is to cool quickly after blanching so have a bowl of cold water at the ready and don’t forget to label what you are freezing!

Another option, and one that can work well for all those tomatoes, is to find a good recipe that you can cook, freeze and use later (how about a wonderful pasta sauce with your own tomatoes and home grown basil?). Even ‘difficult to freeze’ veg such as courgettes can either be incorporated into a sauce, or blanched, frozen and then added to a stew at a later date.

Cooking and freezing can work well for fruit too - apple or rhubarb are good stewed and frozen all ready for use in a crumble or pie. If you have a truly wonderful fruit crop then why not arm yourself with a good recipe book and get started on some jam making? It’ll be delicious on your toast in the morning, and what better gift than a pot of homemade raspberry jam?

It’s amazing how many books there are that tell you how to grow your fruit and veg, but how little information there is on just how to store it all! One wonderful little book, that deals with just this question is ‘How to store your garden produce’ by Piers Warren. It’s packed with information about how to store just about anything and a great addition to any gardeners library.

Happy harvesting!

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Community News

Rhinefield Probus Club

The Rhinefield Probus Club meets every third Wednesday at 10:00am at the Forest Park Hotel, Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst.

We have a wide variety of entertaining speakers followed by lunch.

New members and guests are always welcome.

For further details please visit our website: www.rhinefieldprobus.org.uk Or contact the Secretary at: secretaryrhinefieldprobus@hotmail.com

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A place to rediscover, renew or explore Christian Faith.

Meetings informal and contemporary style.

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

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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.

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Garden Services Proscapes Landscape Gardening Services.............31

Bedrooms Custom Creations.................................................. 35 Swan Systems Furniture........................................ 15

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Builders & Carpenters J H Joinery.............................................................. 9 OakCraft at Holmsley Mill.....................................32 Building & Gardening Supplies Sydenhams............................................................ 31 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.............................................. 28 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweeps.......................................... 28 Community News Adventures of Nellie.............................................. 26 Brockenhurst Music Society................................... 8 Clive Halnan Exhibition.......................................... 22 Filling Station......................................................... 36 Get your very own copy of “The Adventures of Nellie”.................................29 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.............. 6 Lymington business owner donates to charity......24 New Forest Art Society.......................................... 18 On Your Plot: Hoarding.......................................... 34 Parkinsons New Forest.......................................... 36 Rhinefield Probus Club........................................... 36 Tastes so good: Risotto.......................................... 30 The Village Artists’ Exhibition................................16 Demolition & Asbestos Clearance Services Pro-Dem................................................................ 25 Denture Services First Impressions.................................................... 5 Driveways White & Sons......................................................... 19 Electricians 247 Electrics.......................................................... 19 Green Light Electrical............................................. 3 Fabric Shops The Forest Mill Shop.............................................. 12 Funeral Directors R Hallum................................................................ 25 Furniture Custom Creations.................................................. 35 Swan Systems Furniture........................................ 15 The Cane & Rush Workshop.................................. 3 Garage Services Meadens Skoda..................................................... 40

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