Roundabout Ringwood April 2014 by Sue West

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FANFARE FOR SPRING 17th May - “Oh yes it is Mr Punch!”

MIKE’S MOTORS Peugeot Takes Gold Medal

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Welcome T Dear Readers, his issue’s cover features one of the many acts from Ringwood’s answer to Covent Garden - the superbly successful ‘Fanfare for Spring’ last year. So Saturday May 17th 2014 is yet another ‘must add’ date in your diary! Last year’s had a good 50 acts and many performed up to three times during the event so there literally was “a surprise round every corner”! More info on page 29. Page 8 is my favourite article especially at this time of year and no doubt many of you - in fact for once, nearly all of you will agree too! It’s all about the pros and cons of eggs and chocolate in particular. Personally I think the chocolate pros far outweighed the cons anyway even before I had read the article!

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And on page 31 we have not unsurprisingly a delicious recipe for Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake which looks absolutely scrummy! So if you do ever so slightly over indulge - then Moors Valley have a new fun family trail around the park to keep your children entertained and to help you work off some of those calories at the same time! See page 18. Finally don’t forget to look in here for help with all those spring cleaning jobs - gardening, carpet cleaning, decorating, plumbing, electrical repairs etc, all of which can be carried out by local experts from our ‘Local Business Directory’ page 46 which could save you time, fuel and most importantly - money!

Sue West

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Business features Hockey’s Farm Shop Wolvercroft

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Local events and features Community News 18,21,25,27,29,43 Now & Then: Parish Church and Letchers 6 The Blashford Bulletin 10 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 14 Clubs & Societies 20,21 What’s On Locally 26,28 Portrait of a Dorset Artist: Carolyne Moran 40

Feature articles Health: Chocolate & Eggs Mike’s Motors: Peugeot Takes Gold Medal When Did You Last Do Something Impulsive? Gardening: Bringing Up Babies Recipe: Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake Travel: Paris - Off the beaten track

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NOW and THEN Parish Church and Letchers

he old photograph shows the Parish Church from the Market Place in about 1920. The narrow road leading to Fordingbridge and the garden wall of the old Vicarage described in the previous issue of Roundabout Ringwood can be seen to the left of the church wall. The high roof of Ringwood Mill can be just glimpsed behind the trees. In the early 1930s the vicarage was demolished and a link road was constructed to take traffic from the Market Place onto the new first bypass. This in turn was abolished when the road was upgraded with a much larger bypass in the 1970s. The socalled hated ‘Berlin Wall’ was built blocking any access from the Market Place to the A31. Over time this landscape has softened but nevertheless the Market Place and the setting of the Parish Church

has lost some of its charm seen in the old photograph. The building on the left shows the office built in Edwardian days for solicitors Arthur Jackson and Sons, who also ran an office in Fordingbridge. This firm was joined by Dr Percy Letcher who later ran the Ringwood office along with his son Peter. In 1952, following an amicable agreement between the two families, the firm was divided with Letcher & Son remaining in Ringwood and Jackson & Sons retaining its office in Fordingbridge. The Ringwood firm, now rebranded Letchers Solicitors, still continues to provide legal services to our area today. Over the years the building has been extended twice and the iron railings have been lost. March 2014

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Chocolate and Eggs: Easter Food Superheroes or Arch-villains?

t’s Easter, the season of eggs and chocolate. But what’s the latest advice about these foods? Do they harm or heal? EGGS Research and improved understanding means eggs are no longer a nutritional Big Bad Wolf.

Packed with goodness A medium egg is very low in carbohydrates and supplies over 10% of our daily protein needs. Containing just 66 kcals and 4.6g of fat (only one third saturates), it’s a great source of nutrients often scarce in UK diets; around 20% of us are Vitamin D deficient. Eggs provide a third of daily Vitamin D requirements, around half our required Vitamin B12 and selenium, and Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, folate, biotin, iodine and phosphorous. What about cholesterol? And salmonella? Research shows that cholesterol found in eggs and other foods has a negligible effect on our cholesterol levels. Our body makes cholesterol and levels are raised by many factors. Saturated fat was the main suspect until recently, when a fresh look at the evidence cast some doubts. Regarding salmonella, the Food Standards Agency recommends, for now, that vulnerable groups should only eat hard-boiled eggs. However, a massive increase in chicken vaccination has

more than halved infection cases. All eggs with the Lion Mark come from vaccinated chickens and all 150,000 tested during the last two years were salmonella free. CHOCOLATE Chocolate has been accused of causing acne, obesity, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and diabetes, among others. But it’s not necessarily guilty, and may have beneficial effects. • Acne. There’s no scientific proof that chocolate causes acne; research suggests foods with a high glycaemic load may be guilty. •Obesity & diabetes. Due to high sugar and fat, over-indulgence may show on the scales. However, recent studies show chocolate can lower your insulin resistance (potentially reducing diabetes risk). A study of 1,500 teens showed that those eating 1.5oz of chocolate daily had less body fat and more energy than those eating 0.16oz daily, so some scientists say 1.5 ounces a day may be beneficial (that’s just a square and a half). Experts say diabetics can eat chocolate, but should monitor their total carbohydrate intake. • Cardiovascular health, cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Many studies suggest that cocoa has beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, improving blood pressure, vascular function and blood flow and reducing clot risk.

It may lower cholesterol slightly, but only as part of a low fat diet. • Stroke. A study involving 44,489 people concluded that chocolate eaters were 22% less likely to suffer a stroke and 46% less likely to die from one. • Brain function. Chocolate can help preserve the brain’s blood flow and prevent memory decline in older people, and could be important in diseases like Alzheimer’s. • Mood. Chemicals in chocolate can raise our serotonin levels and affect other receptors in the brain that trigger feelings of wellbeing. • Migraine. While chocolate contains chemicals believed to be migraine triggers, recent data shows that some cocoa compounds may be beneficial in migraine treatment. • Osteoporosis. The bad news: chocolate may contribute to osteoporosis. One study of women aged 70-85 found that daily chocolate consumers had lower bone density and strength. Proper comparisons haven’t been done between white, milk and dark chocolate, but most beneficial effects come from cocoa content. So choose high cocoa content varieties low in sugar and fat, and eat chocolate in moderation as part of a healthy diet.

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T he Blashford B Bulletin Bluebells at Dockens Water

Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley.

n a warm sunny day at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve the air is full of bird song, the buzzing of insect wings and the occasional rustle as a grass snake slithers away from its sunning spot along the edge of the path. Grass snakes can often be seen basking out in their usual spot on the logs in front of Ivy South hide. Blashford Lakes is home to a variety of warblers at this time of year with reed, willow, sedge, gardener and Cettiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warbler, chiffchaff and blackcap all busy carving out feeding territories with their splendid song. As is usually the case, getting sight of these birds is not so easy as they hide amongst the leaf cover or deep within the reed bed. So we must rely on our ears to alert Blackcap us of their presence! This is a great time of year to learn some of the more common bird songs of our woodland birds and so Reserve Officer Ed Bennett will be leading some bird song for beginners events on early morning walks on Tues 6th and 13th May, please phone to book your place. Tune in to the songs of our woodland birds and learn to recognise some of the more distinctive calls. With a variety of nest boxes dotted around our woodland, keep an eye out for nesting woodland birds coming and going relentlessly to feed their young. The site has a high

number of nesting great spotted woodpeckers so look out for their nesting holes on the trunks of the trees. The nuthatch takes advantage of old woodpecker holes, expertly filling in the entrance with mud to make a much smaller, cosier entrance for their nest. The woodland is coming alive with splashes of colour from the emerging flowers. The tiny purple flowers Dog Violet of the dog violet and ground ivy are starting to spread through the woodland; with patches along the edge of the path between Woodland hide and Ivy South hide. It wont be long before the bluebells open up along the edge of the Dockens Water too. Out on the water see the spectacle of swallows, swifts and martins feeding acrobati-

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Viewed From My W indow A small selection of short stories written by Patricia Oliver from Horton near Wimborne, describing the ups and downs of caring for feral cats over the years with photos by J Santana-Martin.

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t was my birthday, nothing special about that, we all have them and I personally think I have had more than I would like, but you cannot turn the clock back, you just have to go with the flow. I had had my ‘Happy Birthday’ call from mother, so I was therefore surprised when the telephone rang again. It was the Vet. I see too much of him, backwards and forwards with the various cats needing treatment or medication and that particular month alone my visits cost in the region of £400. Was there a problem? He had telephoned me knowing that I take great care of the many rescued and feral cats and kittens that find their way to my door and the RSPCA had just brought in a pair of four month old kittens which they could not house, and could not home, as they were extremely feisty and obviously feral. They were on death row and a decision had to be made there and then if they were to be destroyed or not. Could I? Would I take them in and give them a chance? The decision was mine, I was their only hope. What a dilemma, we were at that time caring for fourteen feral cats and kittens and the Vet’s bill and the food bills had strained our pensions to the extreme. Where would we house another two kittens which may take a considerable time and effort to tame if at all, and be a further drain on resources? There comes a time in your life when you have all you need, presents are no longer required or expected so perhaps it was time to give a present on my birthday, rather than receive one. It only took a moment or two... It was their lucky day! I chose the gift of LIFE for my birthday gift

to them and now little Miss Black Beauty (Blackie) and Miss Holly (very prickly and all teeth and claws!) have joined our group. The Vet spayed them both, applied a ‘spot on’ flea treatment and immunized them for me free of charge. The snow came and I could not get to the Vet for a few days to collect them but when I did, I left a trail of my blood on the floor of the Vet surgery. They were not going to come without a fight. Now they have their own home, a warm radiator, comfy bed, their own armchair, all the food they can eat. It will only take a few weeks to tame them, as the second day they were with us, I was already having a cuddle with Blackie and can now stroke her, tickle her and even play with her little feet, although it is under sufferance and she is not purring yet, however Holly is still in hiding mode and very timid. At least she is no longer in a fighting mode, so it all adds up to some measure of progress. Soon, I am sure, we will be the best of friends and I will make sure they really enjoy and make the most of the special ‘Birthday Gift of Life’ I was able to give to them. The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £10 + £1.75 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. All proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.

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f you want a small but luxurious car, the choice has never been easy, with many false dawns over the years - remember the Vanden Plas 1300 which although great in 1973 just hasn’t stood the test of time. Many car makers have since said “hey look, this is small but so luxurious it justifies the high price tag”, remember the Golf VR6? But we were never convinced. The smaller German cars still suffer from save-a-cent-itis especially inside and never look the part. Even more so with the far Eastern makers who just don’t understand ‘style’ and imagine ‘luxury’ is hard plastic that lasts. So, along comes Peugeot with the new 308. A walk-round reveals a similar size to the old 308, but with a slightly lower roof. The avant-garde look of the old 308 and the 407 has been ditched for rounded lines cheating the wind and a lot of distinctive styling details to satisfy the onlooker and shout ‘quality’, without being garish. The grille is in my view too understated – gone is the large gaping fish-mouth of recent years and a discreet chromed grille with tiny badging greets you. The result is a car which is very pleasant to the eye, but heads aren’t going to turn. Open the doors into a new world full of modern design and luxury, sweeping dashboard and the new small steering wheel with instruments above, in the perfect line of vision. Nestling in the centre of the beautifully styled dash is a very large screen which controls all the major functions of the car, from air conditioning to cruise control, Sat-nav, radio and a few things you would not

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gain last year, New Forest Sailability broke all previous records, taking 250 people with disabilities on the water, some sailing more than 30 times. In all, we made 2,421 recorded sorties in our small dinghies, sailing on Tuesdays and Fridays with a beginners’ course and a race team as well. Demand is such that we are hoping to open for a third session on Wednesday mornings. WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS! So if you can spare some time, whether you are a sailor or not, please join us! There are

many jobs: receptionist, serving drinks, rigging boats and pontoon work hoisting people into and out of boats, etc. You will bring happiness to many people and help them to achieve their full potential through the friendly world of sailing. And have fun yourself, too! All training will be provided as necessary. We are a friendly club with many interesting members. We have won several awards including the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and RYA Centre of Excellence. For more information view our website: www.newforestsailability.co.uk or Contact: Stefan Hart on 01202 760477 or email membershipsec@newforestsailability.co.uk

New Park Keeper joins Moors Valley team

family trail based on the popular ‘Percy the Park Keeper’ books by Nick Butterworth is set to become the newest addition to Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood this year, offering a host of fun outdoor activities. There will even be the chance to follow in Percy’s footsteps by entering an online competition to become a Park Keeper for the day. The engaging stories revolve around the adventures of Percy, a kind-hearted park keeper, and his many animal friends, including a badger, owl, fox, rabbit, hedgehog and lots of mice. They are a firm favourite with children and parents alike, and instantly recognisable from both the books and the Percy the Park Keeper animated television series. Education Ranger Tracy Standish said “We

love the friendly characters in Nick’s wonderful stories and are looking forward to bringing them to life at Moors Valley. We hope this fun family trail will also help show visitors what our Rangers do to look after our Park for both people and wildlife.” The trail card, costing £2 each, will include a range of multiple choice questions and a variety of interesting activities. It is available daily from 5th April until 28th September 2014. The online competition will offer the chance for a family of four to be Park Keepers for the day, in addition to receiving an annual season ticket for Moors Valley and a wheelbarrow full of goodies. For further details visit the website: www.moors-valley.co.uk/events or contact the Rangers on 01425 470721. Reprinted by permission from HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. © 1992 Nick Butterworth

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HEATHERLANDS SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

We bowl from 7.30pm to 10 pm every Wed & Sun at St. Leonards & St. Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road. A gentle sport suitable for ladies as well as men. Ring George on 01425-489833 / 07831224945

FERNDOWN ART SOCIETY

Meet at the Barrington Centre, Pennys Walk,Ferndown, every Wednesday morning 9.30 to 12.30 for painting sessions and a club meet every third Thursday in the month, 7.30 to 9.30pm for a demonstration. Club members and others are welcome.

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807.

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB

EAST DORSET & RINGWOOD NHS RETIREMENT

FELLOWSHIP meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at Braeside Hall Braeside Road St. Leonards, for friendship, talks & outings. New members welcome. Contact Deirdre Binks 01425 472940. FORDINGBRIDGE BOWLING CLUB

Full programme of Leagues’ Bowls for both Ladies & Gents in the New Forest & B’mouth & District Leagues. Stuckton Road, Fordingbridge. Contact: Mr D C Jones 01425 657627

BRAESIDE BOWLING CLUB

Braeside Road St Leonards. A bowling club for ALL - participating in the Leagues, Friendlies & Internal competitions. Club sessions Mon & Fri afternoons. Beginners and established players welcome Secretary David Brooks 01425 478862

RINGWOOD FLORAL DECORATION SOCIETY

Outdoor and indoor activities: braais, boat cruise, walks, barn dance, darts, South African dinners. Camaraderie! fun! Contact Phillipa 01202-740265

Meet at Greyfriars Community Centre on the last Thursday of the month at 2.00pm for 2.15pm. New members and visitors welcome. Contact Jenny Davies 07885 876 980

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

RINGWOOD UNITARIANS

HURN ROCK AND ROLL CLUB

RINGWOOD PHILATELIC SOCIETY

The Hideaway, Moorlands Road, Verwood, BH31 7PD on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Gigs from 8-11pm. (Doors open from 7pm). No membership required. Contact Geoff 07798 721405 Every Sunday evening 7.30pm to 10.30pm at The Hurn Bridge Sports Club BH23 6DY Beginners Welcome. Contact: Alan 01202 699022

FORDINGBRIDGE HANDBELL RINGERS

Meet each Monday 10-11.30am at St Mary’s Church, Fordingbridge. Come along to one of our friendly practice sessions. Ability to read music helps but not necessity. 01425 652103 or 01425 652769

BRAESIDE BRIDGE CLUB

Duplicate Bridge played on Tuesday evenings 6.45 to 10pm at All Saints Church Hall, St Leonards. New members and visitors welcome. Mrs Marion Paris 01425 478241 or Jim Jackson 01425 461661

New group exploring and celebrating matters of spirituality, faith and conscience, asking you not telling you your faith. http://ringwoodunitarians.blogspot.co.uk or 07899 730181 2nd Tues of each month, 7:30pm at Greyfriars. Interesting talks & colourful displays. Newcomers made very welcome. Colin Mount 01425 474310 Gordon Masson 01425 470710

RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE LIONS CLUB

Meet on the 2nd Thursday each month at 7.45 for 8pm at The Elm Tree pub, Hightown Road, Ringwood. Contact Lion Martin Riseam at: martin.riseam@mac.com – 01425 472181 www.ringwoodandfordingbridgelions.org.uk

RINGWOOD FLY DRESSERS GUILD

We promote the art of Fly Dressing/Tying. Wednesday evenings at 7pm - 9:30pm at Poulner Junior School, North Poulner Road, Ringwood, BH24 3LA. New members always welcome FORDINGBRIDGE CHORAL SOCIETY Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings in term time from 7.30pm- Secretary Peter Wildash: 07587000223, mayoflycraft@talktalk.net 9pm in the URC, Salisbury Street. New singers welcome. NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT SAILABILITY Contact our Secretary on: 01425 654372 We are looking for some new volunteers, if you enjoy meeting new people, would like a new hobby then please join us. No experience of ROTARY CLUB OF FORDINGBRIDGE sailing necessary,just a willingness to help people,training given. Stefan We meet at 6.30pm/7pm on Tuesdays every week at Avonway. Hart, 01202 760477, membershipsec@newforestsailability.co.uk We like to make a difference to the lives of others. For information on joining us call: Colin Ritchie on 01425 655877

BISTERNE VILLAGE HALL FOR HIRE

charity no. 301747 Refurbished and available for hire for private parties, Clubs, Meetings, Organised functions. Entertainment Licence for 100 people. Hire charges are from £5 per hour. Call: 01425 476703

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

We are found on the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot on Sunday am, Tuesday & Thursday eve’s in the summer. In the winter, we also shoot indoors. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB

Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348

FORDINGBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB

Meet on the 1st Monday each month, except January & August, at St Mary’s Church Hall, Fordingbridge at 7.30pm.Visitors always welcome. Further details from the Secretary on 01425 652051

THE FORDINGBRIDGE SOCIETY

Join us to help keep Fordingbridge looking good! See us at: www.fordingbridgesociety.org.uk . Contact us at: TheFordingbridgeSociety@gmail.com

CERCLE AMICAL DE RINGWOOD

Meet at Anne Rose Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre 2nd Friday each month at 7.45pm. Contact: Secretary 01202 397440 www.ringwoodcercle.org.uk

FORDINGBRIDGE & DISTRICT U3A

TRADITIONAL AIKIDO CLUB Hyde, Fordingbridge Thursday 8 - 10.30pm, Sat 9-1pm. Also Salisbury Tues eve - Sun am. Physical and spiritual development. Self defence and weapons training. 20 yrs exp. 4th dan Qualified instructor. All ages. Contact John 01425 655194 www.takemusu.co.uk

Every 3rd Wednesday 2-4pm Fordingbridge Town Hall. Members also join activity groups according to interest. Info at u3asites.org.uk/ fordingbridge,Info packs in Fordingbridge library, or come to a meeting (£2 guest)Peter Woollett (memb. Sec) 01425 655490

RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE CLUB FOR THE BLIND

Supplies audio transcripts of local newspapers and non-political and non-sectarian magazines free to sight impaired people. Welcomes donations & help to read & edit. Contact: Peter Ansell 01425 475886

Visually impaired people meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoon each month at Greyfriars Activities Centre, Ringwood Contact Kate Henderson 01425 476568 / Mary Peach 01425 470008

THE RINGWOOD AND BURLEY BAND

Practice evening, each Friday at 8pm - 10pm. Ebenezer Hall, Greyfriars, Ringwood. NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Mrs. Christine Harris: 07742 636662 christineband@btinternet.com

RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE TALKING NEWS

IBSLEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Meet on the last Thursday of each month with a variety of speakers at Ibsley Village Hall 7.30pm. Annual Show at the end of August. Contact Judy 01425 472714

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TWO BRIDGES CARE GROUP

AVON VALLEY ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

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THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY

FORDINGBRIDGE BRIDGE CLUB

GREYFRIARS BRIDGE CLUB

We care for the needs of those who are infirm, young or old, & without transport. Our volunteers will drive you to medical appointments & sometimes take you shopping. Call: “Sandleheath & Fordingbridge 0845 385902” and, for more info, call 01425 652527 or 01425 650770

Meet at The Ann Rose Hall, Greyfriars, Ringwood 1st Wednesday each month at 7.30pm,September to May. blogavas.wordpress.com Contact Mark Vincent 01425 473677 / Bill Atkinson 01722 326978

Newborns up to 3yrs welcome + parents. Thursdays 3—4.30pm We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except July & August) at At The Victoria Rooms FORDINGBRIDGE £1 incl fresh coffee/tea & 11am in St Francis Church Hall, Beatrice Road, Salisbury, SP1 3PN. homemade cake. New Life Community Church welcome you Contact 01722 780683 Visitors welcome Entrance £5.00 07909 711 886 www.newlifefordingbridge.com Our friendly club meets from 7 to 10pm on Tuesdays every week at Avonway Community Centre, 36 Shaftesbury St, Fordingbridge. 1st & 3rd weeks: Rubber. 2nd & 4th weeks: Duplicate For details call Sue Hughes 01425 657795

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

Forest School club for children from 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen on 01725 517807

RINGWOOD ROTARY CLUB

Meet every Tuesday, 1st & 3rd at 6.15pm: 2nd & 4th at 12.45pm at The Greyfriars Centre (If 5th Tuesday call for details). Contact the Secretary:Ray Crocker 01425 473463 or www.ringwoodrotary.org

Meet at Greyfriars Wednesday pm for Rubber Bridge (1.30pm) and Friday eves for Duplicate Bridge (6.45pm). New members & visitors welcome. Sue 01425 478920 or Ray 01425 477335

RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE FOOTPATH SOCIETY Join us to maintain footpaths and enjoy organised walks, social activities and winter evening meetings. Membership Secretary: 01425 838534 www.rffs.org.uk

RINGWOOD CHESS CLUB

Meets Monday evenings at Original White Hart, High St., Ringwood ,BH24 1AW. Teams in Bournemouth & Southampton Leagues Contact : darrellsturmey@bt.com 07730 901 961

FORDINGBRIDGE ART CLUB

Fordingbridge Art Club Meet on the 1st Sunday of every month in the West Room at Avonway Centre, Fordingbridge at 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm for demonstrations, workshops and outings. New members- any level We raise money to provide extras & equipment. New members and welcome to join our friendly club. Contact Joy Dickens 01794 390295 helpers welcome at our 2 main annual fundraising events also volunteers to join the team serving morning coffee to patients. Contact: Lynette Stanford, 01425 657650 lynette_stanford@btinternet.com RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY” Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize, folk etc. No auditions, beginners as well as experienced RINGWOOD U3A singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30. Meet 2 to 4pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Greyfriars. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807. www.ringwoodu3a.org.uk or call Pete - 01425 478077 for details.

FRIENDS OF FORDINGBRIDGE HOSPITAL

RINGWOOD FRENCH CLUB

FORDINGBRIDGE CAMERA CLUB

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

FORDINGBRIDGE QUILTERS

Come and join our French Coffee Mornings every Tuesday 10am-11am at Trinity Church Centre, Ringwood. All abilities welcome, conversation group, no exams. No membership required. Alain Jourdan, 01202 423318 or info@frenchmatters.net. Over 65 talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown. Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001

RINGWOOD AND DISTRICT EX-TABLERS CLUB.

Meet at Avonway Community Centre at 7.30 pm alternate Wednesdays for a mixture of talks by top photographers and members’ shows constructively judged by experienced professionals. 01725 518448 www.fordingbridgecameraclub.org.uk We are a small, friendly group meeting twice a month in Fordingbridge. On your first visit we will provide all the materials and tools for you to make a small sample piece to take home with you. Contact: Helen Cox 0789 0740 333

NEW FOREST JAZZ WORKSHOPS We are an energetic and friendly group of ex-Round Tablers At Godshill Village Hall, final Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm for (41 Clubbers) that meets for frequent and varied social activities. musicians, any ability, who want to learn jazz. £4 per session, inc tea & More formal meetings over dinner on 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact Graham Hoyle 01425 478444 or www.ringwood41club.co.uk biscuits. Derek Ayling, 01425 650770 or Hippotrain@btinternet.com LONGWATER TAI CHI

Monday classes in Avonway Community Centre, Shaftsbury Street, Fordingbridge.Tai Chi “Health for Life” Drop-in 11am - 12.15pm Contact: Patrick Foley or Jane Launchbury 01725 514546 office@longwatertaichi.co.uk.

RINGWOOD ART SOCIETY

Meets every 3rd Monday of the month at 7 pm to 9.30 pm at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. Monthly demonstrations by professional artists, also workshops and pottery afternoons. New Members welcome. Contact David Lowe 01425 482602 or www.ringwoodartsociety.org

A Bank Holiday challenge to remember!

ampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are calling upon supporters to sign up for an epic endurance challenge around the coastal path of the Isle of Wight on August Bank Holiday (23rd – 24th August) this year. New for 2014, and set to become a classic in the UK’s endurance calendar, the Isle of Wight Challenge is for those who want a tough but rewarding challenge and who appreciate spectacular scenery and a great sense of camaraderie. Participants can choose between the full island loop of 100km, or the 56km ‘half’ Island challenge. For further information, and to sign up to The Isle of Wight Challenge, please visit: www.isleofwightchallenge.com

When did you last do something impulsive? by Kate McLelland

It sometimes pays to follow your instincts.

Author JK Rowling reportedly decided to write the first Harry Potter novel after an idea for the story occurred to her when she was travelling on a train. She completed the book as a struggling single mum on state benefits, becoming a multimillionaire within five years. Japanese engineer Yusuke Funaki saw a performance by the world-famous circus company Cirque du Soleil and was so inspired that he decided to learn the ropeskipping techniques he had seen in the show. After a few years of practice he abandoned engineering and literally ran away to join the circus. He is still working with Cirque du Soleil as a performer at their Florida base. The link between these two individuals is their willingness to follow an impulse, taking up new activities that – given their backgrounds and relative inexperience in their chosen fields - were far from guaranteed to result in success. It takes a certain kind of courage to risk everything in order to follow a dream, especially when we know it might fail. Most of us, at some stage in our lives, have done things that we have regretted at a later date. Sometimes our spur-of-the-moment choices seem so out of character it’s almost as though someone else has taken over our minds.

A study of the brain shows why we feel this way. While the primitive, emotional part of our brain (found in the limbic system) makes rapid-fire decisions about things we like, dislike, hate, love, fear or want, the intellectual and more logical mind (located in prefrontal cortex) is geared to making deliberate and rational conclusions at a slightly slower pace. Allow your emotional brain to guide your actions and you’re likely to end up doing something impulsive. We tend to associate impulsivity with youth. As they age, people often reject these youthful emotional responses: instead mature people use the knowledge they have acquired, backed up by logic and reason, to cope with new challenges or solve problems. While no-one would doubt the benefits that knowledge and experience can bring, something is perhaps lost in this process. Impulse and risktaking are closely linked with creativity, and there’s a danger that we may ignore creative impulses that have the power to change the course of our lives.

By middleage, many of us have ceased to follow our instincts completely, relying on tried and trusted methods that we have learned in our formative years to see us through. But does sticking with what we know actually inhibit brain development? When individuals settle into routines that are repeated automatically from day to day, the brain activity required for those activities decreases. That means that we tend to carry out familiar actions on autopilot and consequently our minds receive very little stimulation. The good news is that older people can reactivate their brains by undertaking new activities, or by approaching established routines in different ways. Whether you decide to join a choir, take up a musical instrument or volunteer for a local charity, it’s not really about the activity – it’s about rekindling the youthful spark that encouraged you to experiment and try new things. At the very least it will give your brain some exercise, at best it might be the key to a whole new life.

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good plant. Check the plant labels to see the ultimate spread of the plant. For the best effect you generally want to grow several individuals of the same species and I suggest you choose an odd number, perhaps three, or five for a much larger garden, as this invariably makes a better display than if even numbers of plants are used. It may be tempting to plant too close and although this will provide a better looking display initially, over-crowded plants are less likely to become well established, will have to be moved in the near future and in the meantime will be more prone to numerous diseases. It’s also essential to plant at the correct depth. With herbaceous perennials you need to make sure that you place the plant in the ground to the same depth that it was in the container and although you may decide to mulch the soil afterwards, do remember not to mulch right up to or over the crown of the plant, as this is likely to lead to poor growth and maybe even dieback. Weed control is essential and you can either hoe regularly between the plants to prevent the weeds causing competition or you can use a deep mulch or perhaps even place squares of landscape fabric or black polythene around each plant. Do remember however, if you use polythene, rain will not be able to penetrate through it and so the plants are more

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orld Book Day 2014 was made extra special for students at Ringwood School after the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club presented them with a cheque for £233.40. Year 8 students Molly Fairhead-Parsons, Sabrina De-Young Thompson, Samantha Long, Matt Sheehy and Brennan Stott met with Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club Vice President, Geoffrey Kay

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Local Entertainment Centres Greyfriars Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre, 44 Christchurch Road, WEA Day School-The Roman West Country preBH24 1DW. Contact Doris sented by Nick Griffiths £20 incl. coffee, lunch & tea Ringwood Hughes 01425 478764 e-mail: wearingwooduk@aol.com Milford on Sea Food Week. Another fabulous week is in store, with over 100 events organised for foodies Milford on Sea, Hampshire and families. Twenty village restaurants, pubs and cafés are offering a wide range of events and dining offers,many local organisations are also all involved! Ann Rose Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre, 44 Christchurch Road, RingJoan Osborne Painting Workshop wood BH24 1DW. Contact: joanosborne23@talktalk.net Bowling Club, Braeside Rd, Braeside Bowling Club Open Days with ‘hands on’ Braeside Leonards, Ringwood. BH24 2PG. facilities & an outside all year round carpet. Appro- St Book with 01425 476754 or priate footwear is available or trainers can be worn Allan 01425John 474855 or turn up on the and correct sized bowls provided.. day!! For further details and to book Pondamonium! A ‘Wild Day Out!’ at Blashford (places are limited), please contact Lakes for 8-12 year-olds. Discover the weird and Shawyer on 02380 285102. Wild wonderful denizens of the deep on a pond and river Sue Days Out! are offered in partnership exploration. Wellies and a change of socks and with New Forest District Council and shoes a must! Booking essential. Admission £16 registered with Ofsted and take place (includes a voluntary £4 donation to the Wildlife at the Blashford Lakes Education Trust). Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. “Adventure in the Woods” for ages 3-8. Whole days spent in the woods, nature crafts, camp fire cooking, walks, picnics etc. £25 per day including food and drinks, (sibling discount). Blashford Buggy Walk Join us for a buggy walk around Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. Get outside, get fit & discover the wonderful wildlife living on your doorstep! The site is dog free with buggy friendly paths. We meet alternate Friday mornings. CONCERT - Avon Valley Concerts present Matthew Drinkwater, piano Annual Stamp & Postcard Fair. Ferndown and West Moors Philatelic and Postcard Club present their 38th annual fair STONE AGE WEEKEND: Explore the Stone Age through living history with re-enactors and hands on activities, plus a chance learn about how we built the Neolithic houses at the new Stonehenge Visitor Centre. We will have our delicious BBQ at lunchtime and homemade refreshments in the Longhouse. Tickets on the door: Adult £6, Child £3.

12 noon - 5pm 14 - 20 Apr (Mon - Thu) 9am to Easter in the Courtyard. Free. Charity collection for Prostate cancer U K. 5pm (Fri -Sun) Ringwood Musical & Dramatic Society (RMDS) presents 'Hot Mikado' based on Gilbert & Sullivan's The 15 - 19 Apr Mikado. Set in a 1940's America teeming with gangsters and their molls, nightclubs and their music, cops and their robbers. Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents - "Richard Leach" Thu 17 Apr Doors open 7pm 7 Stars of Jazz. Tickets £10 on door from 7pm. Meals available in the restaurant or Jazz room.

Edmondsham Forest School, BH21 5RE, between Cranborne and Verwood. Contact Kirsteen Freer on 01725 517807. For more information please contact Michelle on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ St. Mary's Church, Church Street, Fordingbridge SP6 1BE The Barrington Centre*, Ferndown. 01202 871624 The Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RP. 01725 517618 www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk In the courtyard at Greyfriars Community Centre, Christchurch road Ringwood Ringwood School, Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood. BH24 1SE. 07597771701. www.rmds.org,uk Tickets £8

The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood BH31 7PD. 01202 873725 or 07798 721405 To book please contact Michelle on Easter Nature Trail. Discover spring wildlife on a 472760 or BlashfordAnytime between family trail around Blashford Lakes and complete the 01425 Fri 18 Apr Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Trail starts at 11am - 3pm challenge for a fairtrade chocolate reward! Sugthe Blashford Lakes Education Cengested donation £2 per child. Booking Essential. tre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting House lane Ringwood BH24 1EY: FB Pocket Orchestra Tickets Fri 18 Apr 7.30pm Doors open Early Bird tickets available at the Advanced Booking £7.00 or £8.00 on the door Meeting house or call 01425 476324 Furlong Shopping Centre, RingwoodEaster family fun day - free event including chick Sat 19 Apr 10am-3pm contact charlie@thefurlong.co.uk handling, chocolate crafts, face painting & more! 20 - 22nd High Designs Craft Fair. Quality Handmade Items by 10am 5pm Godshill Village Hall SP6 2AQ Apr local craftspeople. Ibsley & District Horticultural Society. Humorous talk Ibsley Village Hall. BH24 3NL. 01425 Thu 24 Apr 7.30pm 472714 by Ron Taylor 'Spice Up Your Life' & a seed swap. Activities Centre, Greyfriars Community Centre, 44 Christchurch Road, Sat 26 Apr 10am - 12 noon Happy Dogs Rescue Service "Sale" Ringwood BH24 1DW. Contact Office 01425 472613

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Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society present Steve Hubble. Members £5, Visitors £7.

SPITDUST - Advanced Tickets £6 - Tickets on the 7.30pm Doors open door £7. Early Bird tickets available at the Meeting house or call 01425 476324 Open Day opportunity to come and see if Outdoor Bowls is for you when club members will be on hand Sat 3 and 10 10am- 12 noon to assist. Bowls will be available to use and can be May borrowed at the Club until you can buy your own. 35th Cuckoo Fair. We have over 250 craft and other interesting stalls. Lots of fun for the family including all day Sat 3 May rural craft demonstrations, Punch and Judy, clowns, inflatables, roundabouts, farmers produce market... Fri 2 May

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Edmondsham Forest School, BH21 5RE, between Cranborne and Verwood. Contact Kirsteen Freer on 01725 517807. The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets on the door. Janetta 01202 822936 or Peter 01202 814976 Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting House lane Ringwood BH24 1EY Verwood Bowling Club, Moorlands Road, Verwood. Secretary Geoff Finn 01202 824945. www.verwood.bowlsclub.org The Cuckoo fair is held on the village greens in the picturesque village of Downton.

To book please contact Michelle on Wildlife Tots: In the Pond Exploration, discovery, 472760 or Blashfordgames and activities at the pond for pre-school chil- 01425 Meet at the dren and their parents or carers. Suggested donation Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Blashford Lakes Education Centre, £3 per child. Booking Essential. Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents - Bob Reynolds Thu 15 May Doors open 7pm New Society Jazz Band. Tickets, £10 on the door at Verwood BH31 7PD. 01202 873725 or 7pm. Meals available in the restaurant or jazz room. 07798 721405 Ringwood - contact FANFARE FOR SPRING - international street perSat 17 May all day formance art throughout The Furlong & High Street. gill@bettles.net, Roger 01425 489350 High Designs Craft Fair. Quality Handmade Items by 25, 26 May 10am - 5pm Godshill Village Hall SP6 2AQ local craftspeople. The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets on the Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society present Brian Wed 28 May 7.30pm door. Janetta 01202 822936 or Peter Hazelby. Members £5, Visitors £7. 01202 814976 For further details and to book (places are limited), please contact Thu 29 May Sue Shawyer on 02380 285102. Wild (8-12 yrs) Wild in the Woods. A "Wild Day Out!" for 8-12 year Days Out! are offered in partnership with New Forest District Council and olds. Outdoor fun in the woods cooking up wild Fri 30 May 10am - 3pm treats over the campfire and building dens! Booking registered with Ofsted and take place (5-7 yrs) at the Blashford Lakes Education essential. Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Admission £16 (includes a voluntary £4 donation to the Wildlife Trust). Ibsley & District Horticultural Society. Talk with Ibsley Village Hall. BH24 3NL. Thu 29 May 7.30pm slides by Diana Guy 'Grow the Best and Throw away 01425 472714 the Rest'. Trinity Church Ringwood. Tickets RMDS Choir concert 'From the Back of Beyond'. Tue 3 Jun 7.30pm from rmds.org.uk" Tickets £8 (available from April) Ebenezer & Ann Rose Halls, Greyfriars Community Centre, 44 Christ"Ringpex" Ringwood Philatelic Society Stamp & Sat 7 Jun 10am - 4pm church Road, Ringwood BH24 1DW. Post Card Fair Free Entry Contact Chairman 01425 474310 Ringwood Parish Church. Tickets RMDS Choir concert 'From the Back of Beyond'. Sat 7 Jun 7.30pm from rmds.org.uk Tickets £8 (available from April) “Adventure in the Woods” for ages 3-8, from 10 Edmondsham Forest School, BH21 - 12.30pm or 12.30 or 10 - 4. Half days or whole days spent in the 5RE, between Cranborne and VerSat 7, 21 Jun 10am woods, nature crafts, campfire cooking, walks, pic- wood. Contact Kirsteen Freer on 10am - 4pm nics etc. £8 for morning and £20 for the day includ- 01725 517807. ing lunch and snacks. Wimborne Minster Folk Festival, Wimborne Minster 6pm - 9pm (Fri) Folk Festival promises 3 days of 'folk, family and Wimborne town. 13 -15 Jun 10am - 5pm (Sat) fun', with the much-loved mix of dance displays, 10am - 4pm (Sun) family activities, workshops & stalls on the historic www.wimbornefolk.co.uk minster town's streets. Ann Rose Hall, Greyfriars Community Joan Osborne Painting Workshop Sat 14 Jun 10am - 4pm Centre, 44 Christchurch Road, RingContact: joanosborne23@talktalk.net wood BH24 1DW. VOICES OF THE FOREST CHOIR - Advanced Tickets Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting Sat 14 Jun 7pm Doors open £7 - Tickets on the door £8. Early Bird tickets avail- House lane Ringwood BH24 1EY able at the Meeting house or call 01425 476324 10.30am - 12noon Mon 12 May & 1pm - 2.30pm

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Ringwood’s Fanfare for Spring - Saturday 17th May

Ringwood came alive one May day last year when the town was filled with with music, song, dance, street theatre, jugglers and more. It was such a success that another Fanfare for Spring is planned for this year on Saturday 17th May. In addition to many of last year’s street performers there will be a traditional song and dance group from Normandy, a ukele band, a solo HANG player, and Melafaemons, an exciting roots/folk band with a hint of rock, jazz and reggae. The popular Ringwood and Burley Band will start the festivities and entertainment will be found through-

out the town during the day with a “surprise round every corner”.

Come along and have a fun day, enjoy the music, watch the many and varied street performers and perhaps take part in a little dancing and music-making yourselves. We can promise you that it will be a great day out! For more details contact the event organiser: Roger Bettle, 63 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH2 1DH. 01425 489350 email: gill@bettles.net

“Girls and boys.......please start your pedalling!”

ingwood Pedal Car Committee is delighted to announce that Ringwood’s British Pedal Car Grand Prix has been guaranteed for 2014 thanks to sponsorship from Ringwood Brewery. The organising committee spokesman stated “We are very grateful to Ringwood Brewery for once again enabling this race to take place. Assuming we get enough offers of help on the day we hope to once again put on a spectacular show for the town“ 2014 British Pedal Car Grand Prix will be on Sunday 13th July in the centre of Ringwood. Racing Starts at 14.00 hrs and continues nonstop until 16.00 hrs. Over fifty hand-made cars will be driven by teams of four, with drivers changing regularly. If you are interested in sponsoring the event or volunteering to marshal, please contact us via: www.britishpedalcargrandprix.org Pedal car racing in the New Forest began in the mid 1980’s when Ringwood twinned with the French town of Pont - Audemer where pedal car racing was well established. On alternate years, teams travelled to each other’s towns for a weekend of racing. In Ringwood, the first races were held in a car park but later Ringwood Round Table took

on the organisation and closed the town center so that a really lively event could be held around the town’s streets. Since 2005 the race has been held on alternate years in Ringwood and New Milton Contact: Gareth Marriott on 07985 901866 or gareth@garethmarriott.net

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Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake Serves 10

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This baked cheesecake is a must for chocolate lovers – it has a really rich ﬂavour without being too sweet. It’s perfect to serve as a dessert or sweet treat over the Easter weekend as you can make it in advance. Keep the cooled cheesecake covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving. 1

Mix together the crushed biscuits, melted butter and cocoa powder and press evenly into the base of a well buttered 23cm round spring-form or deep fluted flan tin. Chill the base in the fridge.

Preheat the oven to 170C, 325F, Gas 3. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water then remove from the heat and leave to cool for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl beat together the soft cheese, caster sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs then fold in the soured cream. Spoon about half the mixture over the chilled biscuit base.

Gently fold the melted chocolate into the remaining mixture (it will be quite thick) and drop spoonfuls of this mixture on top of the vanilla layer.

Using the blade of a thin knife gently swirl the chocolate mixture through the vanilla mixture. Place the tin on a baking sheet and bake for 45-55 minutes, until the filling has just set. Turn the oven off and leave the cheesecake to cool in the oven.

Serve the cold cheesecake sliced, lightly dusted with cocoa powder and with a drizzle of chocolate sauce, if liked.

Ingredients: • 225g digestive biscuits, finely crushed • 75g unsalted butter, melted • 1 tbsp cocoa powder • 200g good quality plain chocolate, broken into pieces • 400g soft cheese, such as Philadelphia • 100g caster sugar • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 3 medium eggs, beaten • 300ml soured cream • Cocoa powder to dust • Chocolate sauce, to serve (optional)

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Exciting changes at Hockey’s Farm under the new owners

ockey`s Farm Shop, South Gorley, near Moyles Court is under new ownership. Laura and Jonny Burrell along with Laura`s parents, Anne and Robin Norris, bought the farm from Mr Hockey in November 2013. The family have a long history of association with Ringwood and the New Forest and are very keen in their new venture to support the local community and local farmers and producers. Anne and Robin Norris moved from the east of the New Forest to Ringwood in the late 1960s and their daughters Laura and Emma, both attended local schools. The Burrells moved into the area in the early 1970s. Despite the dreadful

winter we have all been experiencing, the farm and its shop has already begun to blossom. Spring is upon us - the cockerels are crowing - the flowers are blooming - a beautiful setting in which to shop.

Jonny has many years of experience in the retail trade and with the support of their extended family and existing staff, Nathan (butcher) and shop manageress Kate they are delighted to be able to offer a well priced and varied product range. Hockey`s Farm Shop continues to specialise in offering excellent quality meat at affordable prices and a local delivery service is available which many customers take advantage of for their bulk purchases.

Specialist chutneys, jams and confectionery sit alongside daily store items. Newspapers, milk and fruit and vegetables are available now too. A new shop extension is underway which will enable the family to offer even more to both local people and tourists alike. The family are making full use of the farm`s commoning rights to graze cattle and are also planning to support rare breed livestock. Robin, who has spent time as a volunteer New Forest Ranger, is keen to take full advantage of the location to support wildlife and encourage the education of forest users to enable everyone to enjoy the area. A visit is a must.

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eyond the grand boulevards and iconic monuments, the French capital has a few secret places known only to the Parisians. Who wants to join the crowds on the river Seine when Canal St Martin beckons with an air of countryside? Here, fishermen doze on the banks, boats glide through the locks and ancient bridges and traditional inns mingle their reflections. You can cruise on emerald waters, cycle or walk on the tow path or join the Tai Chi adepts moving in slow motion under the chestnut trees. Just a stone’s throw away, you reach La Villette, a futuristic park where the great Géode cinema sphere complements a Science Museum and Cité de la Musique. All around is a maze of elevated walkways and bright red follies sprouting like toadstools among immaculate lawns. There are curving stone seats with incorporated lights, fountains and jade-coloured pools, a bamboo grove and a 19th century cattle shed turned into a cultural venue. La Villette is only one of many parks in Paris barely visited by the tourists. On a sunny afternoon, families, young lovers and old folk flock to the scenic Buttes de Chaumont,

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well worth the climb for the views right across the capital to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. You couldn’t dream of a more restful place with valleys and lawns and weeping willows tumbling down to the waterfall and man-made lake. But what can you do with a viaduct when trains no longer run on it? Paris is not just a glamorous face, it’s creative. Imagine scores of pink brick archways glowing in the light, stretching along a plane tree avenue, each one converted into a glassfronted boutique or workshop, plus a pavement café or two, and you have the elegant ‘Viaduc des Arts’, a treasure trove of painted furniture and restored antiques, old maps, wrought iron, brass, paintings, sculptures, picture frames and period costumes hand-sewn for the stage. But the planners went one step further, creating a hanging garden along the track with water features and lavender hedges and, at times, plunging views over the streets, heading all the way to the Bois de Vincennes. With its boating lake, its wild woodlands and floral gardens, Vincennes is the perfect escape. Here, the Parisians play pétanque, sunbathe

in lush meadows or ramble through the forest, picking blackberries or looking out for squirrels and birds. The rural atmosphere of Vincennes is no secret but here and there in the capital are other villagelike areas. Look out for the tree-lined rue de Mouzaia where bright façades recall the southern sun even on a winter day and villas with tiny rose gardens climb up the cobbled alleyways. Or make your way to the Belleville market, awash with exotic fruit, spices and herbs, Norwegian salmon, octopus, watches and T-shirts. The hill top reveals a lovely panorama over the city, framed by one of the last Parisian vineyards. Looking for culture? Try one of the unusual museums, romantic life, textiles, magic, or the house of Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables, on Place des Vosges, then relax in the Luxembourg Gardens where men play chess in the shade and toddlers sail their boats on the ornamental pond. Flower beds bursting with colours meander along the paths while on the river bank, the Eiffel Tower looks down on the scene and a few Parisian secrets just off the beaten track. by Solange Hando

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Wolvercroft World Of Plants celebrates 25 years Henry Fookes invites you to “Come into our garden!”

enry always enjoyed gardening with his father and while at school he naturally started his early gardening career on the family farm at Milton Abbas, near Blandford. Some years later in 1989 after looking for a small business to develop in Dorset, Henry with his wife Kate and their two young sons aged seven and five finally found Wolvercroft Nursery and Garden Centre up for sale. It was ideal for their growing family so they all moved to Alderholt and are still there twenty five years later.

Wolvercroft 25 years ago in 1989

Will, Kate, Henry and Brian Fookes Henry’s favourite of the items that Wolvercroft sells is the wildflower seeds. He is very passionate about protecting the country’s wildflowers, bees, butterflies and songbirds and not only does he sell the seeds but also uses them in the garden areas to encourage beneficial insects. Wolvercroft considers itself a “hidden gem” since a small wooded area conceals the garden centre from view and most new customers are surprised at the size of Wolvercroft and the range of stock they have .

Wolvercroft Garden Centre improvements over the years. 1989 - Began business. 1994 - Tea room first opened. 1995 - Undercover area opened. 1997 - 1st shop extension under glass. 1999 - Tea room extended. 2000 - New compost are added. 2003 - Car Park extended. 2nd shop extension for tills added. 4 further acres purchased. 2007 - Tea room kitchen extension added. 2010 - Camp site opened. Over 60’s discount card. 2011 - Larger undercover extension added. 2012 - Customer Reward card introduced

Wolvercroft Camp site opened 2010

Wolvercroft today in 2014 Henry says that Wolvercroft’s USP (Unique Selling Point) is the attention to detail that many garden centres overlook. Watering, for instance is still done by hand and is reliant not just on irrigation; this means that on a daily basis all plants are checked for quality. What gives him the most pleasure in his business is seeing what he and his wife, with the help of their team of staff, have built up over the last 25 years. The Wolvercroft philosophy is that the success of the business lies in offering wonderful, quality plants and products alongside friendly advice from knowledgeable people.

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Portrait of a Dorset Artist London is the place where most artists want to show their work and for one Dorset artist this has become reality.

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Carolyne Moran from Corfe Mullen has submitted paintings 26 times to The Bankside Gallery in the capital and has won two awards there. Each year she also shows her work with the New English Art Club at The Mall Galleries, London as well as at the Royal Institute for painters in Watercolour. “When I began exhibiting in London I was approached by galleries and publishers,” she says. “As a result I now have works in numerous art books and am also in Who’s Who in Art.” Carolyne draws much inspiration from Dorset especially Portland where she paints most weeks, staying there for a few days and working solidly in her friend’s studio overlooking the sea. “If the weather is good I might work in her garden, which also overlooks the sea,” she says. “I am so inspired by the view every time I go. Wherever I am I want to paint and draw – I recently returned from rural Turkey. Having painted there it was so hard to leave because there were months of paintings to be made there.” Her desire to draw and paint started at a young age. While at boarding school she recalls how she used to get out her sketchpad and draw “when everyone else was asleep”. Completing her foundation course at Bournemouth she went on to graduate with a fine art degree from Exeter where she won an award for her work. “After that I studied for my PGCE at Cardiff University,” says Carolyne who became Head of Art at an independent school in Bournemouth. At her home in Corfe Mullen, Carolyne works from her studio from where she teaches twice a week. It is open by appointment and she also welcomes commissions. www.carolynemoran.com Carolyne is opening her studio at 27 Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3HD. Tel: 01202 692167; 07958 393152. during Dorset Art Weeks, May 26 to June 8, 2014.

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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION

Doctors’ Numbers

Citizens Advice Bureau

Cornerways Medical Centre 01425 484370 (Emergencies Only) Parkers Close, Gorley Road, Poulner 01425 472515 (Routine matters) BH24 1JD

Library Times

Ringwood Medical Centre 01425 478901 The Close, Ringwood, BH24 1JY

St. Leonards Surgery Cornerways 1 Pine Drive, St. Ives, Ringwood, BH24 2LN

01425 476707

Fordingbridge Surgery Bartons Road Fordingbridge Hospital Fordingbridge, SP6 1RS

01425 653430

Dalkeith 4a West Street, Ringwood

01425 473688

Mansfield House Dental Surgery 36 Southampton Road, Ringwood

01425 473938

Fordingbridge Dental Surgery Highfield House, Fordingbridge Hospital, Bartons Road

01425 652331

Dentists’ Numbers

School Terms & Holidays

Hampshire Community & Controlled schools Five days are also available for professional day closures during term time. These are specified by the headteacher and governors of each school All dates taken from: www.hants.gov.uk and www.dorsetcc.gov.uk Dates in white are where days differ for Dorset. Term/holiday Spring Term: 6 Jan - 4 April 14 Half Term: 17 Feb - 21 Feb 14 Easter Holidays: 7 - 21 April 14 Summer Term: 22 April - 23 (22) July 14 Half Term: 26 May - 30 May 14 Summer Holidays: 24 (23) July - 1 Sept 14 (29 Aug14) Autumn Term: 2 (1) Sept - 19 Dec 14 Half Term: 27 Oct - 31 Oct 14 Christmas Holidays: 22 Dec 14 - 2 Jan 15 UK holidays Easter: 18 - 21 April 14 May Day: 5 May 14 Spring Bank Holiday: 26 May 14 Summer Bank Holiday: 25 Aug 14 Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 14 New Year: 1 Jan 15

Open Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm T: 08444 111306. e: advice@newforest.cabnet.org.uk w: www.adviceguide.org.uk

(closed Bank Holidays)

www.hants.gov.uk/library

Ringwood Library

0845 603 5631

Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DW Opening Hours: Mon CLOSED Tues 9.00 - 7pm Wed 9.00 - 5.00

Thur Fri Sat

9.00 - 5.00 9.00 - 5.00 9.00 - 1pm

Public Computer Network, and Photocopier facilities Tots & Tinies - Songs, rhymes & stories for little ones - Weekly Wednesdays 11-11.30am Storytime (under 5’s) Weekly 11 - 11.30am Both Activities only in Term Time Also: Knitting Group - (Weekly), Adult & Child Book Group, ‘Back to work’ Advisor Contact library for more details.

Fordingbridge Library 0845 603 5631 Roundhill, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AQ Opening Hours: Monday CLOSED Tuesday 9.30 - 5.00 Wednesday 9.30 - 5.00 Thursday CLOSED Friday 9.30 - 5.00 Saturday 9.30 - 1 Public Computer Network, and Photocopier facilities Tots and Tinies. Rhymes, Sing-a-long sessions for the 0-4s and their carers: Alternate Fridays 9.30-10am. (Term time only) Police Drop-In Come in for a chat, get advice or ask a question! 1st Wednesday every month 10.30 - 11.30. Knit & Natter sessions - a group for new and experienced knitters of all ages—all welcome. Tea, coffee & biscuits available at 50p. Alternate Thursdays from 2 - 4pm . (the library will be closed so please knock on the main door) Other Drop-ins: Forest Disability, Dorset POPP Wayfinders - ask in Library for more details.

Recycling

www.newforest.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 01202 828083 1 April - 30 Sept: 8am - 7pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 8am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 8am - 5pm Garden Waste Collection Service 01590 646123

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Installations

Repairs

Call Paul Rogers

Breakdowns

01425 470436

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Matchams Lane, Christchurch

Call John 01425 471193 or Tom 07815 316888 Waterslade Cottage, Highwood, Ringwood.

“I felt safer staying with New Forest Nightstop” “I am so grateful”, said Jude Todd, Co-ordinator of Nightstop, based in Ringwood after receiving a cheque for £1000, “to the Rotary Club of Ringwood for standing out in the cold shaking their tins prior to Christmas. I would like to read to you some feedback from a 19 year old who had 25 nights with Nightstop and was accommodated last week.” “I felt safer staying with New Forest Nightstop. I’ve learnt that there are so many people willing to help which I used to think there wasn’t. New Forest Nightstop has changed my life so much, thank you.” Useful contacts - Nightstop 01425 478391, nightstop@cfnf.org.uk Rotary Club of Ringwood: 01425 476500, geoff@century21-uk.com

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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime

Utilities / Emergencies

Less urgent than 999 Ringwood & Fordingbridge Police Station

101 or 0845 0454545

Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency

999

Crimestoppers

0800 55 51 11

British Transport Police

0800 40 50 40

Gas - Emergency Southern Electricity Emergency Water - Sembcorp Brmth Water

08000 72 72 82

Community Centres Greyfriars- Ringwood

01425 472613

Avonway - Fordingbridge

01425 652706

Local Councils & Agencies

- Southern

0800 11 19 99

01202 590059 0845 2720845

Sewerage - Southern - Wessex

0845 2720845 0845 600 3600

New Forest District Council

023 8028 5000

BT Faultline

0800 80 01 51

In Ringwood

01425 472212

National Emergency

0870 2414680

Ringwood Town Council

01425 473883

Fordingbridge Town Council Environment Agency Floodline(warnings& Advice)

01425 654134 0800 80 70 60 0845 988 11 88

Ringwood Foodbank

07501 598800

Hospitals

Information Ringwood & Fordingbridge Libraries Citizens Advice Bureau - New Forest Visitor Information -Ringwood -Fordingbridge

Travel

0845 603 5631 08444 11 13 06 01425 470896 01425 654560

Bournemouth A&E

01202 70 41 67

NHS Direct Bournemouth Hospital

0845 46 47 01202 30 36 26

National Express Coaches Bournemouth Airport

0870 580 80 80 01202 36 40 00

Poole Hospital

01202 66 55 11

Southampton Airport

0870 040 0009

Salisbury Hospital

01722 33 62 62

Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail)

0870 608 26 08

Southampton Hospital Fordingbridge Hospital

02380 77 72 22 01425 65 22 55

AA (Automobile Association) RAC (Royal Automobile Club)

0800 88 77 66 0800 82 82 82

Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries

08457 090899

Train Times / Enquiries

0845 748 49 50

Helplines Samaritans Drinkline Careline (Counselling) Carers Line

0845 0800 0208 0808

790 917 514 808

90 82 11 77

90 82 77 77

Childline NSPCC National Drugs Helpline Age Concern

0800 0808 0800 0800

11 11 800 50 00 77 66 00 00 99 66

National Debtline

0808 808 40 00

Seniorline

0808 800 65 65

Rspca - Ashley Heath

0300 123 0749

Community Legal Advice Direct

0845 345 43 45

Hampshire Families

0796 2272 931

AL-anon(10am-10pm)year round 0207 403 08 88 Alcoholics Anonymous 24 hours: 0845 769 75 55

Meeting House Hours Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri, Sat 10am—12 noon Wed 10am—2.30pm Closed Sunday

Chemist Opening Times

Lloyds Pharmacy, 01425 652300 FORDINGBRIDGE 1 Salisbury Street, Mon - Fri: 9-6, Sat: 9-5.30 Lloyds Pharmacy, 01425 474196 RINGWOOD HEALTH CENTRE , The Close Mon - Fri: 8.30-6.30, Sat: 9-1 Lloyds Pharmacy, 01425 483643 Parkers Close,Gorley Road, Poulner Mon - Fri: 9-6.30, Sat: 9-12.30 Boots, RINGWOOD 01425 474170 11 Southampton Road, Ringwood Mon - Fri: 8:45-5:30, Sat: 9-5:30

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Bretts Pharmacy, 01425 470982 ASHLEY HEATH High Street, Ashley Heath. Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-1 Boots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971 / 548139 Castlepoint, Bournemouth. Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 Morrisons (in Store),VERWOOD 01202 826555 Chiltern Drive, Verwood Mon - Fri: 9-1, 2-8, Sat: 9-1, 2-6, Sun: 10-1 Boots, FERNDOWN 01202 871841 Trickets Cross Mon - Fri: 9-7, Sat: 8.30-1, 2-5.30, Sun: 10-4

Ringwood Foodbank

The Wesley Centre, Christchurch Road, Ringwood. 07501 598800 Mon, Wed, Fri,11.30am—1.30pm www.ringwood.foodbank.org.uk

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