The Mudeford Mag | June 2021

The M Muuddefforrd Mag

6. Sound Memmoories

24. Puzzzles

S4. Recipe: Lemoon Cheeseecake

S8. Meediterraanean Cuisiine e

S10. Comppetition

S12. RNLI Muddefoord Lifebboat Guild

S14. Dorset Scouts

S18. How Resilient Are Wee?

S20. Feeling a Little Blue?

S22. Hale Head Lighthhouse

S24. Booook Reevview

S28. Russell-Cotes s Museum

S30. Travel: Scenic River Cruuisses

Welcometothe Mudeford Mag!

As thelongest dayapproaches, we should be enjoying more settled, warmerweatherandhopethatFlaming June livesuptoitsname!

Withrestrictions nowliftedwemay even be able to share aBBQ with ournearest anddearestonFather’sDay whichfalls on Sunday 20th June this year.

Asure signthatnormality is returningis the reopeningofthe RegentCentreon June4th with afullprogramme of films andliveperformances. As aresultthe

Highcliffe CharityPlayers areverykindly donating 2ticketsto seetheir live productionof TreasureIslandat theend of July –see page S10fordetails of howtoenterthecompetition.

58. The Cost t of Alcohol

66. Wine of the e Month

70. Short Stoory

72. Mudeforrd Cricket Club

74. World War One Poetry

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Overthepastyear,restrictionsondailyliving haveledmanyolderpeopletobeisolated andlonelyintheirownhomewiththeupkeep oftheproperty aconstantconcernanddaily tasksbecoming aburden.Familiesand friendsworryabouttheirlovedones,particularlyiftheydonotlivecloseby.

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AuthenticMediterraneanCuisinewithChefJosé thentic Mediterranean C isine with Chef José

Wild Mushroom Croquettes

Ingredients:

100gofonion

250gofmushrooms

100gofbutter

90gofwheatflour

1litreofmilk

Saltandpepper

Nutmeg

Breadcrumbs

Whippedeggs

Extravirginoliveoil

Preparation:

Meltthebutterand,overmedium heat,sautethechoppedonionand mushroomsforabout10minutes. Seasonwithsaltandpepperand reduce theheattominimumandaddtheflour.

Stiruntilitbeginstotakecolour(about 15minutes)thenaddthehotmilklittleby little,stirringconstantlyandallowingthe saucetoabsorbthemilk.Add atouch ofnutmegandstirforapproximately30 minutes,untilthecroquettedoughis perfectandtoyourtaste.

Spreaditon atrayandplaceclingfilm onthesurface.

Leaveto restfor afew hours,or betterallnight,inthefridge.Make thecroquetteswithwethands.Cover withbreadcrumbs,beateneggand breadcrumbsagain.Fryinplentyofvery hotoliveoiluntiltheybecomegolden.

NOTE: ThemushroomsusedareBrown BirchBoleteandHedgehogFungus

Mediterraneancuisinewithsoul,madewithlove,toteachandtransmittheGastronomic CultureofSpain.

Withsimple,fresh,aromatic,variedingredients,fullofflavourandsunshine. We make100% Spanishfoodtoenjoyandshare.

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Mediterranean cuisine with soul made with lov

HowOftenHave YouWokenUp Feeling ABit“Blue”?

Whateverhascausedit,youwantitgoneimmediatelysoitdoesn’t affectyouanymorethanitneedsto.

Whatyoumightnotknow,isthatourthoughtscanbeswitchedaroundquite quickly,but youneedto recognise anegativethoughtand replaceitwith somethingelse;i.e. apositiveone,otherwiselotsofothernegative thoughtscometumblingdownaroundyourears.

Forme, aquickjauntinnatureseesmeright.Whatevermymood, aquick walkintheparkoralongthebeachisenoughtochangethebrainfrom “Eeyore-esk”backto“Tigger”. We allgetdowndaysandwecan’talways bepositive;butfinding aquickandeasy,practicalandworkablesolutionto putting aspringliterallybackintoyourstep,iskey.

Withthenewlifeweseeallaroundusinnature,wehaveplentytobe gratefulforandmuchtolookforwardto.

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BookReview

SmallPleasuresbyClareChambers -£8.99

SetinthesuburbsofSouthEastLondonin1957,JeanSwinneyisa journaliston alocalpaper,trappedin alifeofdutyanddisappointmentfrom whichthereisnolikelihoodofescape.When ayoungwoman,Gretchen Tilbury,contactsthepapertoclaimthatherdaughteristhe resultof avirgin birth,itisdowntoJeantodiscoverwhethersheis amiracleor afraud.As theinvestigationturnsherquietlifeinsideout,Jeanissuddenlygivenan unexpectedchanceatfriendship,loveandpossibly,happiness.Butthere will,inevitably,beapricetopay.Awitty,sharp readandlong-listedforthe Women’sPrize ForFiction2021.

ChinabyEdwardRutherfurd-£20(ourprice£16)

Along-awaited returnforthisinternationallybestsellingauthorportraysthe greatclashofEastand WestinthisepicsagaofChinainthenineteenth century.BeginningwiththeFirstOpium Warin1839andcontinuingtothe presentday,Rutherfurdtells asweepingtalethatbringstolife anation’s history,traditionsandthepeoplewholivedthroughit. Westernconsumers havebeguntodesireChineseteaaboveallotherthingsbutlackthefinance topurchaseontheopenmarket.Instead,westernadventurers resort tosmugglingopiuminexchange.CantheQingEmperorsnuffoutthe epicentreofthe opiumtradeandpreventhispeoplesinkingintoaddiction?

BarbaraThrows AWobblerbyNadiaShireen -£6.99 Suitablefor3-6yearolds

Barbaraisin averybadmood.Shewon’tadmit it,butsheis.Shehas aproblemwith asock,andatlunchtimethere’sastrangepea...And eventhoughshe’sattheparkwithherfriends,italljustgets abitmuch. SuddenlyBarbara’sWOBBLERisoutofcontrol!ButwhatifBarbaraand her Wobblercanworktogether,soshecanbecheerfulagain? Abrilliantly funnyandsensitivewaytounderstandanddealwithtantrumsinalltheir forms,fromtheSulkandSeethetotheHuffandGrump.

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SailwithScenictoseetheGemsoftheDanube

SailwithScenictoseetheGemsof theDanubeWiththeirstate-of-theartEuropeanSpace-Ships,awardwinningserviceprovidedbytheteam ofspecialists,gourmetmealsand unforgettableexcursionsallincluded, 5-starluxurycomesasstandardona Scenicrivercruise,guaranteeingyou total relaxationandculturalimmersion. Meanderingalongoneoftheworld’s mostpicturesquerivers,theGemsof theDanubesailingisoneofthecruise line’smostlavishoutingsandpromises todeliveranunforgettableexperience.

TheScenicDifference

Scenic’scuttingedgeSpace-Shipsset thestandardforrivercruisingwiththeir luxury-focussedinnovationcombined withtheirall-inclusivepromise, attentiontodetailandgenerouslysized suiteswhichrankamongstthelargest inEurope.Theincludedserviceofthe experiencedpersonalbutlersis areal highlightforguests.Expertlytrainedin theexclusiveScenicbutleracademy underthewatchfuleyeofesteemed headbutler,PeterWyss,theteamare

onhandtomakeyourtimeonboard restfulandstress-free.Whetherit’s takingcareofyournightlyturndown serviceorhavingyourgarments pressedbeforeaneveningsoiree, yourbutlerwillofferanunmatched personableservice.

LuxurySuites

Scenic’sshipsfeatureuptosix differenton-boardcabingrades,all luxuriouslyappointedandequipped withlavishamenitiesincludingslumber beds,AppleTVs,complimentary L’Occitanetoiletriesand aminibar that’sreplenisheddaily.Theyeven provide apillowmenu,fleecybathrobes andcomfyslippers,soyoucan relax andmakeyourselfathome.The StandardSuitesfeaturelargewindows, complimentaryminibars,Mac-mini entertainmentsystemswithmovies ondemandandmarblebathrooms completewithluxuriousamenities, bathrobesandslippers.Foranelevated experienceofyourtimewithScenic, theBalconySuitesarestylishly decoratedwithfull-lengthoutdoor

balconieswithexclusiveScenicSun

Lounges;therereallyisnowherebetter towatchthechangingbanksofthe Danubeunfoldbeforeyou.

DiningandDrinks

You’llenjoycomplimentarypremium drinksthroughoutyourcruiseaswell asincludedfinediningin achoiceof onboardrestaurantswhichutilizethe freshestlocallysourcedingredients fromthetownsandcitiesyoupass throughtocreateauthentic regional dishestoallowyoutofurtherindulge inthelocalculture.The refineddécor, limitedcapacityandfaultlessservice atPortobellosgivesthe restaurantan exclusivefeel,makingitperfectfora specialmealtocelebrate abirthdayor anniversarywhileyoudineonauthentic Italian,PortugueseandFrenchfare.The restaurant’sfloortoceilingwindows grantthemostarrestingviewsto savourwhilstyouexperience afivecoursetastingmenuofspeciality dishespairedwithlocalwinesfrom carefullychosenvineyards.

LocalExperiences

To betterconnectyouwiththe localculture,Scenicofferexclusive

opportunitiesforyoutodelveintothe localhistoryandcustomsthroughtheir ScenicEnrichexperiencesandScenic Freechoiceactivities.InNuremburg, explorethecity’sWWIIhistorywith alocalguideorheadtothe rock-cut cellarsfor auniquesubterraneanbeer tasting,andinBudapestmakethehike uptoBudaHill,ledbyyourguide,for breath-takingviewsofthecity.The opulenceofPalaisLiechtensteinawaits in Vienna,whereyou’llenjoy aglass offineAustrianSektbeforesettlingin for aprivateeveningofclassicalmusic includingcompositionsfromlikesof StraussandMozart.

Getintouchwithmetobook yourScenicRiverCruiseandtake advantageofexclusivebenefits includingfullfinancialprotectionand a24-hourdutyoffice readytoassist youbefore,duringandafter yourstay.

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Regularly hoe borders to keep weeds down

Gardening Jobs for June

Earth up potatoes to ensure a bumper crop

Other Jobs to Consider

Position

summer hanging baskets and containers outside

Cut lawns at least once a week l

Harvest lettuce, radish, other salads and early potatoes

Shade greenhouses to keep them cool and prevent scorch

Prune many spring flowering shrubs

Be water wise, especially in drought affected areas

Plant out summer bedding

Check lawn for weeds and moss

All equipment and essentials needed for the above jobs can be found in store, ask any member of staff for assistance

WineoftheMonth

ThismonthsfeaturedwineisfromGaliciainNorth-western Spain.Madefrom100%Mencia, alocalgrapetothearea andPortugal.

Vibrantdarkcherry redincolour.Greataromaticintensityof fresh redfruits,balsamicandsweetspice.Redfruitaromas arebalancedbysubtletoastednotesfrom 6monthsageing inoak.Silkytanninsand asoftfruityfinish,thisis awellstructured,mouth-wateringlyfresh redwine.

Foodmatch: GrilledandRoastedRedMeats,Pizza/Pasta Casseroles/Stews,MildCreamyCheeses,MatureStrong CheesesGreatwithgrilledmeat

Ifyouarelookingfor adark,fairlyfullbodiedwinewithgood freshfruit.......thisisforyou!

Mygirlfriend’sfavouritewine!

Suitablefor Vegansand Vegetarians

Brought

Open 7days aweek

TuesdaytoSunday12pmto8pm Monday3pmto8pm

TheSecret Garden @TheOakInn isnowopen!

Comeandenjoyourlovelyenclosedgarden,whynottryacocktail andsampleournewhanging kebabsfromourSummermenu

SATURDAY 3RDJULY–DISCOWITHSTEVEMERRELL –7PM

CELEBRATETHEOFFICIALENDOF LOCKDOWN(restrictions permitting)

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■ Mondays

MEETUPMONDAYS

Areyounew to thearea? Meetingfriends?

On your own?

Comealongon Monday’s from11am forcoffeeand cakeorif youprefer, teaand toasted tea-cakes. Starts Monday 31st May

■ Tuesdays

NEWMUM’SMEETUP

Areyou anewmum? Whynotmeetupandget to know othermumsfrom12-3pm,enjoya drinkand/or abitetoeat in ourlovely,enclosedgardenorindoors.

Starts Tuesday1stJune

GAMESAFTERNOON –3pm

Dominoes,Cardgames,Pucket,Cribbage, chess,Rummikuborbring your owngame.

Starts Tuesday25th May

■ Wednesdays

WINEWEDNESDAYS

Buy 2largeglassesand receivethe rest ofthebottle free! Starts Wednesday26th May

■ Thursdays

OVER60’sCLUB – Starts Thursday20May

Receive20%off your total food bill

BINGO –3pm

Eyesdown forournewafternoonofbingo,everyone welcome. Starts Thursday10thJune

QUIZNIGHT –ourpopularquiznightisbackevery Thursday, lotsofprizes to be won,it is afunnight, book yourtablenow, 8pmstart.

Starts Thursday3rd June

■ Fridays

FISH NCHIPFRIDAYS

Orderourdeliciousfish nchips to eatinor takeawayforonly£7.50!

■ Saturdays

GROUPRESTSPOT/PUB LUNCH

Areyoupartofacycling group,walking,golforother club? Call induringorafteryour exerciseandenjoy aburgerand apintfor£12.50(standardlagerorale) (applies togroupspre-bookingonly)

Starts Saturday5thJune

■ Sundays

ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS

LiveMusicfromShae Carrol. Starts23rdMay

MEATDRAW everySundayat2pm,don’t miss outon yourchancetowinmeatvouchersfrom Meadowbrookbutchers to the valueof£60. Ticketsonsalethroughoutthe week.

StartsSunday30th May

WEARESHOWINGEUROS2021

Alldatesandinformation canbe foundontheoakinnburton.com

Yourgarden,Your way

We’reafamilyrun business andour aimis to deliveranexceptionalpersonalexperience forallourcustomers. Thereare nohardsales here, just friendly andhelpfulstaff. We providetheultimate servicerightfromthe initialdesign,groundwork's,installation, electrics, andevena paintingservice. We have an extensive rangeofbuildings in allstyles,sizesandbudgets to suit everyone's needs.

Next yearmayseem alongway off,butwith demandcurrentlyoutstrippingsupply,nowis thetimetothinkahead. Withlead timeshaving increased significantlydue to covid19, if you order your buildingnow,bythetimeyou feel those firstraysofspringsunshine, you'll have agarden roominplace readytogo. Ifyouwouldliketoknowmoreabouthow youcan transformhow youliveoutdoors,visit us foralittleinspirationor call us forafree brochuretosee what youcancreate.

Ourlarge showsiteissituatedat StewartsGarden Centre, Lyndhurst Road,ChristchurchBH234SA

ThreeWednesdays

ShortStory by Mark Laming

Ithrust my handdeeperinto my handbag,myfingerscaressedthemetal tubethatheld acigar,apresentCarloshad givenmeonourfirstmeeting.Ihad joked whatuse would acigarbe to agirllikeme andgotno reply.Hisstoryunfoldedwith aclaimhe’d met Fidel Castroearlierinthe yearwhilstvisiting Cuba: atale Irefused to believe, thoughitmademelaugh.Next, he wouldbe tellingmeCheGuevarahad droppedin fortea too.

Fromtheoutset Ithink Iknewit was wrongacceptinghishelp.However at the timeitappeared to be theloanthatour companywasdesperatetosecure.

One yeardowntheline I’vegot my old friend ‘MrHindsight’thundering away inside my head: ‘You reallyshouldn’t have donethatKristina’.

My firstimpression wasthatCarlos was oneofthegoodguys. Tall,slim,cheery smileanddressedin expensivesuits.A businessmaninthedizzyworldoffinance. Hisadvicewas to sleeponanydealbefore signingup.Buthe wasstillsomeonewho trickedme.

Hesetuptheloanthatatfirstappeared to offerlowinterestrates.However,I obviouslydidn’t studythesmallprint wellenough. Thestinginthetail was thatatthe firstanniversary, whenthe introductory interestchargecame to an end,the rate wasnow about to escalateto an extortionate figureforthe remaining twoyears.Icanhonestlysayhenever mentionedanythingabout aone year initialoffer.

Carlosdrewbreathashe confirmed this wasaperfectlylegalagreement, Ijust

hadn’t readthe contract.Itwouldappear therewerenumerous companiesoutthere offeringsimilarskyhighcharges.

It wasthenthatCarlosofferedmean unconventionalalternative, away out. He’d play me at cards over athree week period.We’dmeetupeveryWednesday andhe’d give me achancetoscrapthe higher repaymentfiguresif Iwon. The worstscenario,ifIlost,then my employer wouldbeissuedwithanadministration chargeofonethousandpoundsas well ashaving to paybackthenewhigh interest rates. Thisdidn’t worrymeasIwas confidentIwouldwin. Iwas greatatcards, Irarelylost.

I’dalways thoughtofmyselfas atough oldbird. Ihad kickedthehusbandinto touchsometimeago.Ishouldhavewon thosegamesbutbelieveCarlosmust have been acardshark.Buthey,hadn’t Icheatedinthepast,leftafewpeople unhappy?Livingontheedgehasalways thrilledme.The rent on myLondonpad hasn’t beenpaid forthelastsixmonths and Iowe my ex-boyfriendbigtime. However, Ihaveamassed afairamount ofsavings; my nesteggissecureinatax haven.

EveryWednesdayI lied to the company thatIhad to besomewhereelse,dreaming up anew excuseeachtime.Myextended lunchhour wasspentinadingy room above apub,aptlynamedthe Prince and Thief,whereCarlosand Ibattled overa deckofcards.

Thedeal wasthe bestofthreecard gamesbut Ionlygot to week twoandI wasdone.Carloshad won.

Andnow itseemsthesmall company Iworkforisin forabigshockand Idon’t careoneiota. Thefinancedeal Isetup with Carlos wasabadoneand,withthe extrabillplusthecrazyrates,mybossis notgoing to be pleasedwithme.

Ilosteverygame-myluckystreak plummetedlike astonefallingfromon high. Itook my punishmentsittingdown. Thisman wasbetterthanace; IthoughtI wasgood;he wasonanotherlevel.

Afterthe game Iwashandedaninvoice forthe administration feeasifheknewall along Iwasgoing to lose.I shookhisice coolhandpromising to makepaymentof thenewbillwithin fourteendays.Iwent back to theofficemoreamusedthan annoyed. Theendofthe worldhadn’t arrivedjust yet.

Thirty thousand feetupintheair,I settlebackinto my seatandpressthe callbutton formorechampagne.Irecline intheleatherseat–it’sfirstclassallthe way, moneynoproblem. Reachingdown to my handbag,Ipat thebulgingbrown envelopethatcontainsthe contentsofthe company’ssafe. Alargeamountofcash thatthe bossaskedme to lock away,only I’dremoveditjustbeforeleavingtheoffice forthe lasttime.

Deeperdownamidstthechaosof my bag Igraspthe wafer-thin cylinderthat heldthecigar Carloshad givenmeand wonderwhatCubawillhold forme.

Arathergorgeouslookingairsteward takes my order foratopupofthebubbly stuffandheasksmeifeverythingis alright.

Itellhim Ithinkeverythingisjustfine...