The Lyndhurst Directory - February/March 2016

The Lyndhurst The independent directory of local businesses serving the residents of Lyndhurst, Bank, Emery Down, Minstead, Brook, Bramshaw & Newtown

Delivered FREE by Royal Mail to all residents and businesses in SO43 postcode area In this issue: Win a meal for two at Bistro 26 Introducing children to wonders of walking at Minstead Study Centre Local Business Directory Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Martin Lewis: Winter Revealing the vital role that New Forest played in WWI What’s On at Turner Sims

Adventures of Nellie

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February/March 2016

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Welcome...

The Lyndhurst Directory Edition 38

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Hampshire Publications

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Email:

info@lyndhurstdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the April 2016 edition: 18th March 2016

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 and surrounding villages, Wow what a busy few months we have had! Nellie has had an interesting start to 2016 which can read all about on pages 22 and 23.

Did you make lots of New Year’s resolutions and are still successfully carrying them out? I do hope so. You may have decided to finally sort that space out once and for all, build a new conservatory, have a new carpet, sweep the chimney, see a new accountant or just have more meals out. Whatever it is for you, we are here to help. If there is a company you would like to recommend to us, or a club that needs some extra support or recognition, then do tell them about us.

I would also like to start a “Local Celebrity of the Month” page. This could be about anyone in fact, young or old, someone who has done some local charity work, has had an interesting career, has a great skill or talent, or a past family history of intrigue. I am very happy to come and interview the person myself, or the information could be sent in the post or by email. I really want to tell people’s stories. We love to hear about each other, read about people lives, interests and attainments, so please contact me if you know of someone, or you yourself would like me to come and meet you. You can “tell me all about it!” We will call the page “Local Celebrity – Tell Me All About It!” I am really looking forward to meeting local people.

The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch last month was Louise Butterfield! Well done and we do hope you enjoy your meal for two at Bistro 26. Myself, Stephen, Hayden and Nellie would like to wish you All the Very Best for 2016! We very much appreciate the support you give to the magazine and the advertisers and we would like to thank you sincerely for that.

Very Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

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

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Wildlife News

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Wildlife improvements on Winchester river to enter second phase work New stretches of River Itchen set to benefit after success of previous projects.

Parts of the River Itchen near Winnall Moors Nature Reserve will benefit from being made more wildlifefriendly and visually appealing.

Phase one of work in summer 2015 near the River Park Leisure Centre transformed an artificial, sluggish canal into a more a naturallymeandering stream, improving the habitat for local flora and fauna. As a result wildlife like herons, water voles and brown trout have been encouraged into the heart of the city.

The next phase will see similar works, including selected coppicing of The River Itchen is internationallyrecognised and protected for the diversity of species it supports as a chalkstream river. Nine out of ten of the world’s chalkstream rivers are in England, mostly in the South East.

streamside trees to allow more light on the bank margins, encouraging wetland plants to establish. This will provide cover for water voles and also encourage colourful banded demoiselles or mayflies to use the streamside habitat.

The three-year £45,000 scheme is funded by Winchester City Council and managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. There will be no disruption to public access and no increased flood risk.

Martin de Retuerto, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Area Head of Conservation, said: “Over the years much of the wildlife we associate with the world-famous River Itchen has been lost, or driven out – a real shame for a city known for its beauty and unique location.

It’s been great to see wildlife brought into the city by our previous work, and inspiring and exciting local people.”

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Community News

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Revealing the vital role of the New Forest in the First World War Fascinating stories about the role the New Forest played in the First World War are revealed in a new exhibition.

Little survives today of the industries, camps, hospitals and training areas which took over the Forest during the Great War of 1914 to 1918 and the impact it had on local residents.

Working with local history groups, archaeologists at the New Forest National Park Authority have gathered photos, documents and personal accounts of how the Forest was transformed as it played a vital role in the war effort.

They are available to view on an online archive www.newforestheritage.org and in a New Forest Remembers WWI exhibition at the New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst, from 6 February to 1 May. The exhibition panels will then tour other New Forest venues during 2016.

This project builds on the successful World War II project run by the National Park Authority and supported by ExxonMobil and Heritage Lottery Fund.

WWI project officer Gareth Owen said: ‘With the start of World War I in 1914, thousands of British troops were recalled from across the Empire and locations were needed to accommodate them across the south coast near to the ports of Portsmouth and Southampton, so many ended up in the Forest.

‘There are stories of columns of marching soldiers heading off from camps in Lyndhurst to Southampton docks where they boarded ships to go off to war; of over 21,000 troops from India and New Zealand convalescing in make-shift

hospitals at Brockenhurst; the Royal Flying Corps stationed at East Boldre; and even a training school for dogs who carried vital messages in battle.’

Alison Jones, Community Affairs Manager at ExxonMobil, said: ‘As a major employer in the New Forest area, ExxonMobil at Fawley is committed to investing in community projects and initiatives in the region. We’re delighted that we can support this First World War project to help highlight the New Forest’s significant role a century ago and would like to thank all the community groups who have contributed to the exhibition and online archive.’

WWI and WWII stories and other findings are available via the growing online interactive archive www. newforestheritage.org. People can register online to share their findings and contribute to telling the Forest’s story during World War I or are free to browse the wealth of information already uploaded.

Taking dogs through the trenches at the War Dog Training School, Lyndhurst.

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The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services.

Managing Director Justin Friel feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is 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 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although

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Introducing children to the wonders of walking at Minstead Study Centre When the children come to stay at Minstead Study Centre they experience the joys of walking in the wild, sensing their surroundings first hand, rather than seeing a diluted view of the world through the filter of a car window.

The benefits of walking are many and clear to see.

Grasping a chance to immerse in the natural world; seeing, smelling, hearing, touching and even tasting your environment. Starting to learn about the planet through the five senses using active learning as a doorway to lifelong memory.

On foot you have access to really wild, off road places, numinous places which stir the spirit. Tiptoeing onto an ancient bogland where feet rarely tread, to learn a special respect for a unique, fragile habitat. Jumping onto frozen puddles to experience the elements in all types of weather.

In these times of electronic entertainment, children need to be encouraged to unplug themselves from their devices and step outside for a moment.

They can breathe the fresh clean air and surround themselves in silence.

A brisk walk has many associated health benefits.

It deepens the breath, tones the muscles and builds core strength. It elevates the heart rate and burns up calories. As part of our forest ramble the children count how many steps they take in a minute, and then calculate how many steps have been taken over several hours of walking. Usually this equates to an epic 15,000 step, calorie burning adventure! On our journey we rise 40m higher than our starting point,

four telegraph poles high, via ditch, valley, track and hill. “Imagine climbing to the top of a 40m ladder!”

Children can relax outdoors interacting with friends and new places, developing new language in response to new landscapes. “Naughty Elephants, Squirt Water! Never Eat Shredded Wheat” Reciting all the directions of the compass as we walk, chat and sing our way to the wildwoods via conifer woodland, heath, bog and stream.

There is a great opportunity to learn about road safety in a real context. We use a hands up, call and response technique promising to abide by the rules of the road, walking single file. We can also practice safe road crossing, “listen and nod if you can hear, a bird singing, the wind in the trees , a nod if you know cars are dangerous and can squash people. And if it’s safe after a count of three, cross the road in a wave between the yellow jacketed adults.”

On a more global, environmental scale we consider the advantages of walking over means of powered transport, all in the light of our responsibility to become a low carbon, energy efficient society.

We praise the day we made the decision to remove the minibus from site as a turning point in the impact of our learning programme. We now teach the children to walk when ever possible!

To find out more about what we do, visit: www.minstead.hampshire.org.uk Jane Pownall Minstead Study Centre Tel: 023 8081 3437

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Money Saving Tips

Martin

LEWIS Winter Dust off your long johns, grab a cup of Bovril and snuggle up with my checklist to keep your costs down and the heat up.

1. Save £250+ on energy bills.

Winter is of course the highest-use energy period. So the key is to ensure you’re on the cheapest possible deal – that may be changing tariff with your existing provider, it may be switching.

The move across takes 17 days, so do it now to ensure you’re on the right deal before the cold snaps.

Those who worry about this, don’t – it’s the same pipes, gas, meter and safety, and you don’t lose supply. The only difference is price and customer service. But savings can be huge.

About 70% are on their provider’s standard tariff – across the big six this is an average of £1,095/year based on typical usage. Yet the cheapest open market’s deal is around £830 a year – that’s £260 a year saved, much of that in the winter months.

However, as your exact cheapest depends on what you use and where you live – to find out, always do a comparison. Just make sure you select ‘all tariffs’ on a comparison site. You can use my www.CheapEnergyClub.com which also gives switchers up to £30 cashback and then monitors you tariff after to check no one beats it, or any Ofgem.gov.uk approved comparison site.

2. Switch energy now and you could get £100s back.

If you pay by direct debit, it’s likely you’re in credit after the lowuse summer. Most providers give it back automatically, but if they don’t, call and ask. If you’ve switched in the past five years, your old supplier may still owe you too.

Asking for it back is simple and here’s a success to encourage you: “The balance owed to me from 17 months ago (which they never got back to me about) was £1,364.22. A brilliant result but I do feel an idiot for not knowing how much I’d overpaid, so I urge everyone to do the same as me and check.” – Col.escargot.

3. Are you entitled to any extra winter help?

Winter is a tough time for many as the cold sets in. But there are funds which may help… a. Winter fuel payments. If you were born on or before 5 January 1953 (and met other qualifying criteria throughout the week commencing 21 September 2015), you’re eligible for the up to £300 winter fuel payment. If you get certain benefits, eg, state pension, pension credit or jobseeker’s allowance, you’ll usually get it automatically – otherwise you may have to claim it. You do that by calling 03459 15 15 15. b. Cold weather payments. Anyone on certain benefits, eg, specific income support, jobseeker’s allowance, pension credit, gets £25 for every seven days where there are sub-

zero temperatures. It’s paid automatically from 1 November 2015. c. Choosing between heating and eating? If you’re seriously behind, or in general financial hardship, you may be eligible for special tariffs/help. Try the HomeHeatHelpline.org.uk on 0800 33 66 99.

4. Do you know where your water cock is?

Everyone should know where their main water off-switch is, otherwise known as a stopcock. Frozen pipe bursts create an average of £4k of damage, worse if you can’t find the off switch as your home floods. So if you don’t know, spend five minutes now finding out – typically it’s under the kitchen sink, in the boiler cupboard, or outside.

5. Full service car breakdown cover £41, basic for £16 – and if you’re renewing, haggle.

Problems are more likely in winter and the consequences are more severe. For breakdown, home start and onward travel cover, AutoAidBreakdown.co.uk charges £41/year, though if it sends a truck and driver you pay, then reclaim.

Or if you’ve got cover and are at renewal, haggle. In a recent poll I conducted, 84% of AA and 78% of RAC customers who tried got lower rates, like Graham did: “Thanks for the haggling advice.

Just spent five minutes on the phone to the RAC and got my renewal slashed from £252 to £151. Just over £100 for about five minutes’ work – that’ll do nicely!” Full help to do this in www.mse.me/breakdown For basic policies, buy through a cashback site like Topcashback. co.uk or Quidco.com and you can reduce the cost, eg, RAC basic is £27.99 a year and you get around £12 cashback, AA is a little more.

6. Free loft/cavity wall insulation, open to all.

Energy firms face sanctions if they don’t meet Eco quotas, so some, eg, British Gas.co.uk, EDFEnergy.com and Npower.com give free insulation to anyone in England, Scotland or Wales with a suitable home (you don’t have to be their customer or on a low income). If you paid for this commercially, it could cost around £700.

The savings can be huge. The Energy Saving Trust estimates you’ll see a reduction in bills of £300 a year compared with a typical uninsulated home. On average it takes 3-4 weeks to book a survey and a further two weeks for the insulation to be fitted (though it can take longer).

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Consumer Tips

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WALKER 1XLVDQFH &DOOV This week I received an email from a chap who has had to stop answering his home phone. He is receiving endless cold calls and has simply had enough of trying to get rid of the pesky salespeople trying to sell their services ranging from PPI claims to the installation of solar panels and how much they can save.

It is very frustrating when you cannot answer you own phone without the fear of being bombarded about unwanted goods and services!

Unwanted Phone calls What would you do if you were faced with the same situation?

It is simply not acceptable that you have to avoid answering your own phone. The first thing you should do is contact the Telephone Preference Service (TPS), run by the Direct Marketing Association. The service is free and allows you to opt out of receiving marketing communications and includes preventing marketing calls from business development firms, charities, voluntary organisations and political parties. You can register your home and mobile numbers with the scheme.

According to Ofcom research, your unwanted phone calls will reduce by one third.

Once you are registered, organisations are not allowed to call you unless you have given prior consent. 45% of those registered on the list receive no more cold calls.

Prior Consent When you sign up with new websites there are often two tick boxes, one for their terms and conditions and the other to receive communications from select partners. Do not tick this box, ever!

If you do, you are consenting that data can be sold legitimately to third-party companies and this is considered prior consent.

Even though you may have opted out via the Telephone Preference Service you will still receive communications from companies that have your data via this process. This loophole is extremely unfair and the Government is now considering if this law should be changed. Personally, I find it unbelievable that this law still exists and it certainly ought to be amended!

Silent phone calls If you are receiving silent calls this is usually from an automated system in a Contact Centre. The system automatically dials phone numbers and if you answer, you are then connected to a member of staff in the Contact Centre. However, if no one in the Contact Centre is available then you receive the silent call.

If the company is using this system, they must publish their phone number. Once you get off of the call, ring 1471 to find out the number or call your phone provider and request the caller’s phone number and then make a complaint.

Automated sales calls These are known as lead generation calls, looking to capture your details or leads to sell onto a firm.

Companies making these calls must have your permission to make these calls to you. If you have not given permission then you should contact the Information Commissioners Office with as much information as possible. Call them on 0303 123 1113.

Making a complaint If you are still receiving unwanted phone calls, you should make a complaint to the Telephone Preference Service.

• When you receive the phone call ask the person what company they work for and their telephone number. Be sure to make a note of the number. Top tip: sometimes you can also obtain the phone number after finishing the call but prior to the next call by dialling 1471 on your home phone.

• Contact the Telephone Preference Service and make an official complaint and it will be investigated.

Unwanted text messages The Telephone Preference Service cannot help with unwanted text messages. Forward unwanted texts to 7726 and these will register as unwanted text messages with your mobile provider.

Top tips for the phone • If you receive a phone call requesting any financial details or PIN numbers stating that they are checking your details, we strongly recommend that you refuse to divulge any information.

• Talk to your home or mobile phone provider about what options they have to deal with nuisance calls in order to resolve these issues. On the iPhone you can choose to block a phone number. You can also obtain phone call identification but you will need to pay an additional charge for this service. You will be able to see the incoming call number. Get your phone number listed as ex directory by contacting your phone provider. Your details will not be published anywhere.

Harassing phone calls If you are receiving rude or harassing phone calls then you should contact your phone provider for assistance and to investigate the issue. These calls are a criminal offence and will therefore be taken very seriously by your phone provider.

If you are extremely concerned, contact the Police on 101 and they can trace the phone call.

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Tastes so good...

CHEESEY BAKE

At this time of year, the air is still quite chilly and this meal is perfect if you want something that will not only warm you up but also is quick and easy to make. A way you can add to this dish is by putting on tomato clusters on top of the mixture before placing it in the oven.

Ingredients for 4 servings 6 large eggs 200g mature cheddar 200g bread 225ml bag baby leaf spinach 1tbsp English mustard powder 425ml milk

Equipment: Shallow 2-litre dish, colander, food processor Oven: Gas Mark 5, 190C Method: Begin by buttering the dish and preheating the oven.

For the spinach, you can either cook it in the microwave as per packet instructions or empty the spinach contents into a colander over the sink. After boiling the kettle, pour the boiling water over the spinach and leave to wilt. Then begin to make your cheese base by breaking up the eggs into a food processor bowl. Proceed to add the milk, the mustard and a tsp of salt.

Break up all of the bread (including the crust) and whizz it all together until the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and grate 3 quarters of the cheese in. Once you have done this, to get rid of all the water, squeeze the spinach.

Then put the spinach within the cheese mixture and stir in before pouring the finished mixture into the dish. Once this is done, grate over the rest of the cheese on top. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until risen and golden. Allow to cool before serving.

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Auto Biographies Motoring

All-New Jaguar XF

By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk The first words out of my mouth when I handed my all-new Jaguar XF demonstrator keys back at Pamplona Airport were “I’m going to miss that motor”. And there’s a reason for that: the fresh British saloon I had on test in Spain made my life far more relaxing than I had envisaged.

Now, let me make it clear; the two days I had with the XF involved traversing snaking roads high into the Pyrenees, hammering along fast stretches of motorway and negotiating narrow urban streets.

The part of northern Spain I was in involves rural transport, too – and, with that, the odd wandering herd of cows, goats and sheep.

My point is that, whether driving at 70mph or sat still waiting for a shamble of sheep to move, the XF looks after you. The soft leather seats, the hushed cabin, the excellent brakes and, even the sound system, make you feel as though a palace has been given four wheels.

When there is a chance to bury your right foot into the deep carpet, the creamy smooth powertrain of the rear wheel drive Jaguar XF 380PS S, on test here, pulls the scenery by the side of your head briskly. It is done in such an uncomplicated way that the speedo needle can nudge three figures all too easily.

Pure performance aside, handling is stunningly good. Indeed, the 2016 XF offers the fun already available from the Jaguar XJ, mainly due to its precise steering, lack of body roll and excellent traction.

This was demonstrated perfectly when we stopped off for a bit of cheeky track driving at the Circuito de Navarra. This modern motorsport race track, near Los Arcos, is a 3.933 km permanent road course that hosts the Superleague Formula series and the FIA GT1 World Championship. Under expert instruction I managed to get the XF to behave like the beast it can be. The car will hold on to the surface like Velcro, only stepping out when pushed to levels you’d never attempt on a public highway. Jaguar’s PR team did a good job by really showing us that the new XF isn’t just a mile muncher –

it’s a machine offering pure dynamism. In other words, it truly is a driver’s car.

The specification levels of the new XF are lavish. The cabin is a seamless blend of contemporary luxury materials and finishes, traditional Jaguar craftsmanship and state-of-the art tech, with features such as a reconfigurable 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster, laser head-up display and an InControl Touch Pro premium infotainment system.

What’s more, stereo camera technology enables autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and lane-keep assist systems. Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist takes the stress out of motorway driving in stop-go traffic by tracking the vehicle in front, at a safe distance.

With its plethora of talents and refreshed, more modern exterior, the XF is soon etched on your mind. From a distance, there are slight hints of Audi at the rear, but the car doesn’t look as much like the other premium executive saloons you see double-parked outside Michelin-starred restaurants in Chelsea or in City of London corporate car parks In summary, this new XF is loaded with a host of awesome tech, making the driving experience as luxurious and as exciting as possible.

The Jaguar’s cabin is sophisticated and sturdily built and the car is rapid, whichever model you opt for. Indeed, the Jaguar XF 380PS S model, driven for this review, is as fast as you are ever likely to need.

Pros ‘n’ Cons • Power √ • Refinement √ • Handling √ • Equiment √ • Expensive to buy new X

Fast Facts • Max speed: 155mph • 0-62 mph: 5.3 secs • Combined mpg: 34.0 • Engine: 2995cc V6 24v supercharged petrol • CO2: 198 g/km • Price: £49,950

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New Forest Arts Society New Forest Art Society meets on March 16th at Lyndhurst Community Centre at the new time of 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm, when Jamel Akib will be welcomed and will be demonstrating a variety of subjects in pastel.

On April 13th (same time and venue) Mike Bragg will be demonstrating life drawing and we are invited to bring sketching material to join in.

Visitors always welcome at the monthly meetings –entry fee £4.

On offer is also a day workshop on April 9th to be run at Emery Down and Bank Village Hall, when Margaret Plant will facilitate the skill of miniatures and small paintings (visitors fee £30.00).

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For more information contact the NFAS secretary on 023 8028 3670 or visit the website at: www.newforestartsociety.weebly.com Rachael Smith, Vice Chair NFAS smithrae@hotmail.com

“Pine Walk” by Christine Coney

Crossword

Across 9 Strange or rare objects (7) 10 Promoting nasal discharge (7) 11 Drop (7) 12 Squeezed tightly between the fingers (7) 13 Gullet (9) 15 Piloted a vehicle (5) 16 Capuchin monkey (7) 19 Rode on a sleigh (7) 20 Pertaining to sound (5) 21 Backpacks (9) 25 The omission of a vowel (7) 26 A city in Ontario Canada (7) 28 A country in western Africa (7) 29 Brain-teasers (7) Down 1 Interfere (6) 2 A tuna-like fish (6) 3 Cashbox (4) 4 Buxom (6) 5 Hates (8)

6 Criminals (10) 7 Retain (8) 8 A transit bus travelling empty (8) 14 Commandeering's of vehicles (10) 16 Apprehensiveness (8)

17 Retirement benefits (8) 18 Mean spirited (8) 22 Clothing (6) 23 Waterways (6) 24 Wife or husband (6) 27 Disposes (4)

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Adventures of Nellie

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The Adventures of Nellie

The Hampshire Publications Camper Van Well I can safely say that Nellie is a girl of many talents and several personalities (isn’t that true of all of us girls?) She has been a café, a place of escape, a limousine, a bedroom, a kitchen, a reading room, a changing room, a bus for the boys, an office, a bargain hunter and even Santa’s sleigh at Christmas!

She has certainly been in her element these last couple of months and kept us very busy!

So much so that we had a fright a few weeks ago when she found herself in snow near East Grinstead! After a day of being parked in the freezing cold she refused to move, or at least her engine did start but she screamed out in pain and gusts of smoke flew from her nostrils. (It is one way we women can make a point...) I wasn’t there and when Stephen called me to say he was awaiting the RAC man, I was worried.

Nellie certainly isn’t as young as she used to be, has done a lot of running around, and her arthritis can get her down. Would she pull through? Would she get back on that motorway? Well, amazingly she did. The belt around her

Nellie & friends on the ghost walk in Poole

A spooky start outside Scaplen’s Court power steering had slipped and once back in place she stopped yelling and the smoke diminished.

Now can you believe it? As a result of this incident Nellie now has a friend, and one she is rather fond of. Stephen has bought himself a handsome car of steel, full of gusto and muscle (Nellie will have to watch herself). It is a Mazda RX8, silver and definitely has charm.

Mighty Rex we have named him! The excuse for buying the car was to help Nellie. Ummmm... After all she is getting on and since we were thinking all those awful thoughts of which home would we put her in, how would we tell her etc etc, it seemed a good solution all round.

Nellie has now had a rest for a week in the garden but will still be taking us for many a trip here in the South. Like a lot of us older ladies, there is life in her yet.

(Especially now she has Mighty Rex to share the garden with...)

Our highlight recently was an expedition to Poole - “Granny Cousins Ghost Walk of Old Town Poole”! Why Nellie decided to take us to Poole on a cold winter’s evening is questionable but

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Poole has a lot of history and it was intriguing to hear all the different stories.

The walk started at Scaplen’s Court which has the smallest doors in town!

Boy have we grown since those times.

There is no way Nellie would get in.

Previously known as The George Inn during the Civil War it possibly housed Parliamentary troops so I bet the walls could tell a story or two! Certainly the story of Agnes Beard, the maid who was murdered there, sent a chill down Nellie’s chassis. A little further on near The King Charles Pub there is a tiny gaol, which was arresting... The pub itself has a story of a young girl who fell in love with a sailor boy. The night he was to return there was a huge storm and many ships capsized leaving their poor crew to battle against the cold, dark waters.

Nellie with Mighty Rex in the gardem

Michele O’Brien as Granny Cousins The lover did not return and sure he was dead, the young maiden hung herself from the rafters of the pub.... (did you really want to hear this?) No time later the handsome young sailor returned, to find his true love was gone. It is said that she can still be seen from time to time in the roof room of The King Charles. I am sure for those who want to believe, this could be true.

For Nellie she decided it was a very sad story and wondered if she would be that overwhelmed if Mighty Rex now left her… Anyway, back to the evening which really was rather good. The sky was clear, there was little wind and despite heavy rain earlier in the day, there was not a drop in sight. It was perfect for a spine chilling evening. If you want to contact Michele and learn lots about Poole and its spellbinding history I am sure she would love to hear from you. You can contact Michele on 07977 969080 or look at her website which is www.micheleobrien.co.uk. Do mention Nellie if you talk to her!

Nellie hopes you have started 2016 with lots of excitement as she has done. She is looking forward to telling you more about her exploits in the next issue of The Lyndhurst Directory.

Where will she take us next…?

By Debbie Corney

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It’s All Childs Play

I T’S ALL CHILDS P LAY Stick Tricks

Inspiration comes in mysterious ways as I discovered whilst out walking the dog. I was mulling over fun things for children and families to do in February, when my Collie cross paused for the umpteenth time, to sniff something interesting, a stick no less! This got me thinking about all the amazing things that you can do with twigs and sticks, a great focus for a damp or cold February day!

Collecting sticks is a serious business. Whether you fall into the camp of finding the stick first and letting this inspire what you make or set your hopes on making something, be it a paint brush or a bow, and then search for the ideal stick, is a matter of mood or taste. What’s clear is that a stick is not just a stick but depending upon its shape, girth, flexibility and smoothness, can be crafted into a quirky pencil complete with knots, a dead straight arrow or springy curved bow.

The Stick Book by Schofield and Danks does exactly what it says on the tin, offering ‘loads of things to make or do with a stick’ Packed full of fun ideas for bringing sticks to life it is a great starting point for a wealth of projects from stick and mud people to den building, nest making to kites. It may even get you thinking about a favourite childhood game with sticks, surely pooh sticks would have to feature somewhere?!

With so many childhood toys one dimensional and little more than passive entertainment, a stick is fundamentally different as in the hands of different children, different environments and different times and moods it can become the perfect accompaniment to exploring a puddle, a magic wand, wizards staff, shadow clock or camping stove. If this has rekindled your fire and you can’t wait to get stuck in, here are some great ideas to try this month.

Artistic Sticks Sticks lend themselves to creating a wealth of artistic materials from paintbrushes complete with feather or moss tips, to paint palettes, ink pens to charcoal.

What’s more paper and paint aren’t essential with the floor as your canvas and natural colouring from berries or mud.

Adventure Sticks Sticks and survival are a marriage in heaven. Pick a long straight green hazel or willow stem for a strong and supple bow and whittle the end of shorter pieces

for arrows. Find a Y-shaped twig for the perfect catapult or a long snarled and wizened stick for a staff. Make spears and swords complete with carving for make believe play or a tripod for alfresco cooking.

Creative Sticks Pliable sticks are great for weaving into nests, sculptures or crowns while dried out elder wood is perfect for cutting into beadlike pieces to be hollowed out with a braddle or skewer before threading on string. A mix of mud and sticks are great for making animal sculptures or creating spooky tree trunk faces.

Combine with acorns and other seedpods to create mini animals.

Story Sticks Use four sticks to create a frame on the floor and add some natural treasures to weave into a story or play a storyboard guessing game. Go on a woodland walk armed with a stick and some elastic bands for collecting fallen items, such as feathers and leaves to act as a memory prompt. Or make spellings or word games fun by picking a special stick to point with!

Sticks are great but why stop there when there’s all of nature’s rich store cupboard to raid? Silver birch tree bark makes a wonderfully unusual cover for a notebook and instead of deadheading roses and other flowers in winter, cut them long enough to use as natural paintbrushes instead! What better way of prompting a trip to the beach than shell foraging to make pretty candles with at home? Or if a woodland trip is planned, collect acorn shells for some super cute floating candles! Other favourites include fairy houses, leaf inspired art and a host of stone decorating projects, from owls to dominos and game counters!

For more fabulous ideas like these, check out http:// bzfd.it/1WLozk0 a fantastic site packed with ideas for transforming natures finds into special gifts, the perfect incentive for getting out and about on cold February days.

Sue Gascoyne

For fun sensory play activities, Sue’s latest research, resources and training go to www.playtoz.co.uk.

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Gardening Tips

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On Your Plot Now is the time to go undercover It’s still pretty chilly during February but planting seedlings under glass (or plastic) can give you a great start for the season ahead. A bit of time and money invested now in a polytunnel or greenhouse will give you benefits for years to come.

Can’t wait for Spring to come? There are plenty of vegetables that can be started off indoors now.

Jobs for February:-

• Erect a cold frame, polytunnel or greenhouse • Plant out onion sets • Sow tomatoes indoors • Chit seed potatoes • Sow early beetroot and summer cabbages • Plant soft fruit bushes The days are getting a little longer, green shoots are starting to appear and we’re all just itching to get out in the garden now. Just one problem - it’s still likely to be blooming cold!

Extremes in weather are typical for this month so even if we do have a warmer spell I wouldn’t be in too much of a hurry to start sowing seeds outdoors. It’s at this time of year that having some undercover growing space is a real boon not least because it’s so much more of a pleasure working in a protected environment, basking in the glory of those few rays of sun, than it is feeling a gale force wind that seems as it if’s come straight from the arctic! If you don’t have a greenhouse, polytunnel or cold frame then why not think about investing in one now? Get it built in February and you can get a head start on many plants for the season to come.

Which is best? Consider the space available - if space is limited then a cold frame, may be a good option. Green houses can offer lots of benefits but are generally not a great idea if your garden is also the kids play area and they can be hugely expensive. On the plus side, they are not easy to get rid of so if you’re prepared for a bit of work

you may be able to pick up a second-hand one very cheaply providing you are happy to dismantle and move it yourself (try free cycle). We opted for a polytunnel, which was very reasonable in price and gave us several weekends of entertainment building it. Follow the instructions carefully, don’t rush it and you’ll need at least 2 of you when it comes to putting the plastic on.

With both greenhouses and polytunnels you need to remember that they can become very hot in the summer and ensure that adequate ventilation is available.

So, now that you have this great new space what can you plant in it? Early tomatoes can be started off in pots and if you plant some summer cabbages now you can get them established and benefit from a crop by late spring or early summer.

Cucumbers, beetroot, leeks and lettuces can also be sown indoors and if you want to try something a little more exotic why not plant some peppers, aubergines and even a melon?

This is also a good month to think about soft fruit.

Most fruit bushes, trees and canes need time to get established before you start to get a good yield and it is easy to overlook them in favour of crops that give a quicker return.

If you don’t have any fruit growing on your plot how about adding just one type of fruit each year? You could plant raspberry canes this month, or incorporate a gooseberry or blackcurrant bush into your border. If you have pot grown strawberries that have spent the winter indoors then place them outside as they will only flower after exposure to cold weather. Plants that have over wintered outside can be brought in now.

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