Roundabout Ringwood December 2013 by Sue West

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Welcome I Dear Readers, n case you haven’t identified this issue’s festive cover pic which no doubt most of you have, it was taken from the Jubilee Gardens bridge last January looking back across the Millstream towards the church. Ringwood always looks so pretty in the snow - I almost look forward to it! It’s just a pity about the months of miserable cold weather either side that we have to endure! Although of course our English winters are comparatively warm for many of our feathered friends who actually choose to spend winter here at Blashford Lakes - up to seven thousand at a time in fact - see page 10. And to get your teeth chattering even more, our book review on page 30 also features wintery themes! Time to turn up the thermo-

with best wishes,

December 2013 / January 2014

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stat now with a selection of cool gadgets to keep you warm on page 8, or just dream about the sun on a Caribbean trip to Grenada - our travel article on page 24. (Not to be confused with Granada in Spain of course, unlike the unfortunate lady who recently took a trip to Granada in Spain and somehow ended up on a plane to the Caribbean!) Remember - in future when you need a repair, a job done or to treat yourself over the festive period then look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ to see what is available locally and save time, fuel and most importantly - money! Finally I would like to wish all my readers and advertisers old and new the very warmest of festive greetings for this Christmas and for the New Year.

Sue West

Editor

Business features Total Estate Planning Stagecoach Ringwood RFS Fire & Security Local Dorset Hospitals

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Local events and features Community News 27,29,31,32,45 Now & Then: High Town Road, Ringwood 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: Colin Willey 40

Feature articles Tech Review: The Heat Is On 8 Mike’s Motors: Chameleon on Wheels 16 Finance: How to Make an Extra £100 A Week From Home 18 Beauty: All About Hair Extensions 22 Travel: Colourful Grenada 24 Book Reviews: Cold Enough for Snow 30

Information Advertising 19,38,46 Local Theatres, Concerts & the Arts 9 Useful Local Information 42 Christmas Postal Dates 43 Letter to Santa 43 Useful Telephone Numbers 44 Local Business Directory 46

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NOW and THEN Hightown Road, Ringwood

he old photograph in this issue features the bottom of Hightown Road opposite the Lamb Inn at the junction to Christchurch Road. Judging by the long dress worn by the woman walking along the pavement, the photograph was taken about a hundred years ago. The caption states that the road was then known as Station Road, for the obvious reason that Ringwood railway station was then situated on the right hand side, as can be glimpsed in the distance (now Castleman Way). Hightown Road has over the centuries also been known by various other names including Clark’s Lane, Southend and Cemetery Road. The large pair of houses in the foreground was then known as Montagu House. The lefthand side was used as refreshment rooms serving lunches and teas. The right-hand side was a post office. Its window displayed postcards and advertisements for ices and Fry’s chocolate and cocoa. In 1911 the census shows it was run by sub-postmaster James Hext who was also a clock and watch repairer connected to his

family’s shop at Fridays Cross. He was living at Montagu House with his wife Emily and children Leslie aged 9 and Doris aged 8. Kelly’s directory of 1911 states that the post box, which can be seen set into the wall beside the door, was cleared five times a day at 8.45 & 9.25am and 12.45, 4.45 & 8.30 pm, with a Sunday collection at 11.45am. The sub-post office continued for most of the 20th century, until it closed sometime during the 1980s and became a private house. The walls and railings outside have long gone, replaced by metal chain-link fencing. The roof slates have been replaced by concrete tiles and the pitched roofs over the bay windows flattened, losing some of the character of the original building. The other houses in the centre of the old photograph remain very much the same today as they appeared in 1911. Their name, Montagu Terrace, can still be seen painted high up on the first house in the terrace. The November 2013 main difference is that in 1911 no one expected the occupiers of these houses to need to have somewhere to park a car!

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The Heat Is On Cool gadgets to keep you warm this winter

very year, heating our homes becomes ever more expensive, and as a result we do all kinds of things to cut our bills: we make sure our homes are properly insulated, turn the thermostat down a notch and do our best to save energy. But no matter what kind of heating system you have, there’s a very good chance you’re heating your entire home rather than the room you’re using. Wouldn’t it be great if you could heat just the bit you’re in - and do it quickly so you don’t have to sit shivering? That’s the thinking behind Dyson’s fan heaters, which use the firm’s “air multiplier” technology to send a steady stream of hot air without the buffeting you get from normal fan heaters. They aren’t cheap - expect to pay £249 for a heater, or £349 for one that can cool air in the summer but they’re safe, effective and extremely efficient. If you’d rather not spend quite so much on a heater, halogen heaters are worth considering: instead of heating the air, they heat whatever you point them at - and they do so instantly, which is a real boon if you’ve just come home from a typically cold November day. Prices start at around £15 for

a basic model, and you can also buy models designed for heating outside areas. For larger rooms, it’s worth looking for heaters that can rotate: that enables them to heat a wider area than immobile heaters can reach. Make sure they have anti-tilt shut-offs too, so that they automatically switch themselves off if they’re accidentally toppled. The cheapest heaters around are fan heaters, which as the name suggests use a fan to blow air over a heating element. According to the Energy Saving Trust they aren’t less efficient than other kinds of heating, but the less powerful the fan the longer it’ll take them to heat a room: we wouldn’t recommend trying to heat a high-ceilinged room with an £8 fan heater from the local supermarket. If you spend a lot of time using a computer you’ll know that your fingers are often the first things to feel the cold. Technology has the answer to that too: V8 Tools’ heated computer keyboard is exactly what it sounds like, although for the time being you’ll need to import one from the US. Avoid USB-powered heating devices: products such as USB-powered Monkey Hand Warmers are novelty gifts, not

practical products. If you often suffer from frozen feet there’s a gadget for that too: the AccuLux foot warming mat, a flexible heating mat that’s designed to make your tootsies toasty. Expect to pay £39.99. Humans aren’t the only creatures to benefit from heating pads: they’re available for pets too. A quick search on eBay uncovers all kinds of electric pad heaters for dog and cat beds, with prices as low as £19.99. If you’d rather not leave anything electrical near your pets, microwaveable heat pads do much the same job for slightly less money. While you’re microwaving things for your pets, why not warm up some pads for yourself? You can try a pair of microwaveable slippers, a microwaveable hand warmer or a microwaveable neck wrap, and if you’re suffering from sports injuries or arthritis you might find they help ease your symptoms too. Alternatively you might like to try the Heat In A Click Muscle Warm Pad, which quickly heats up to 54 degrees celsius and lasts for 20 minutes to two hours depending on the size of pad you buy.

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

t is now one of the best times to visit Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. In the heart of winter the waters and woodlands are packed full of birds that have travelled from around the world to spend the winter here with us. During the day water bird numbers can reach up to 7,000 in number!

a spectacular view of one from Ivy North Hide. If January brings in a cold snap then keep a look out for any rarities that might turn up including smew, green winged teal and red-crested pochard.

Want to try something new for 2014? How about joining us on a guided bird watching walk. Our ‘Birds and Beer’ walks have the added bonus of finishing in time for lunch in the welcoming warmth of the Alice Lisle pub! Or if you would prefer a more leisurely On the water listen out way to for the distinctive whisenjoy the tle of the wigeon and reserve Widgeon teal. Watch out for the then book shoveler as they often on to our feed together in groups, spin- The Woodland Hide looks ‘Come in ning round in circles to draw out over bird feeders that be- to Roost’ up the food which they can come a haven for woodland event as then filter from the water us- birds grabbing an easy meal we sit in ing their sieve like bills. in this cold weather. Unusual the Tern but by no means uncommon Hide and The reserve is internation- sightings include brambling, w a t c h Siskin ally important for its gadwall lesser redpoll, goldfinch, bull- a dusk numbers which make up spectacle more than 1% of the Europewith up to 20,000 gulls, 500 an population and the lakes geese and 200 goosander are nationally coming in to roost on Ibsley important for Water. its coot and shoveler numThe Blashford Lakes Project bers both of is a partnership between which exceed Sembcorp Bournemouth Wa1% of the total ter, New Forest District CounUK populacil and Wessex Water. The tion. reserve is managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife S t a l k i n g Trust, a charity that aims to Goldfinch through the protect local wildlife and inreeds is the spire people. For information incredibly well finch, siskin, nuthatch and on upcoming events visit our camouflaged greater spotted woodpecker. website: www.hiwwt.org.uk brown heron - Why not feed your garden or phone: 01425 472760. For the bittern. If birds this winter; you never up-to-date wildlife information you are lucky know who might turn up to visit our blog: blashfordlakes. Bittern wordpress.com. you may get enjoy the festive feast! Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Protecting wildlife. Inspiring people.

Thrilling times ahead for Stagecoach!

t has been an exciting time for Stagecoach Ringwood and the new principal Emily Edwards, with a lot of fantastic events since September and more planned for the New Year! Stagecoach have been busy working through their ‘Thriller’ themed term with a spooky Halloween Fancy dress fun day; including bouncy castle and face painting, a trip to see ‘Thriller’ the musical, and on December 14th students will be performing at the Furlong Centre Ringwood, providing Christmas shoppers with lots of festive cheer!

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The excitement continues in the January term with plans for a circus skills workshop, trip to the circus, holiday taster workshops and rehearsals for their new musical!

There is no audition to join but there are opportunities for children to work professionally through Stagecoach’s own agency. Parents keep in touch with their child’s progress through written reports and are invited to attend twice yearly performances. Stagecoach Ringwood runs every Saturday morning and there are limited places still available in their Early Stages and Main School.

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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.

‘T he T hree Mouseketeers’

‘Mr & Mrs Oscar, Jasper and D’Companion Mr Tom

ur two sets of operations and feral cats Mr were both taken & Mrs Oscar into the house, Mr (one set) and & Mrs Oscar felt Mr Tom and Jasper (secabandoned by ond set), decided at the their friends. The end of last summer that only option was they would team up and to finally make become a foursome. We the decision that then always seemed they too would to refer to the group as move in and be‘The Three Mouseketcome house cats. eers and D’Companion They were not Mr Tom’. It was wonderinvited, they just ful to see them all as moved in. constant companions ‘The Three Mousketeers’. Cute but not cuddly! and such close friends. They have now None of our other cats all reverted to behave formed such strong bonds although they ing kittens and spend a lot of time playing with balls and stuffed toys especially if they have a all get on quite well together. tinkling bell attached to them. Just as enjoyable These four would stroll around the patio together as hunting I am sure and it does give them a with their tails intertwined, they could not have lot of pleasure. However being feral cats, they got closer if they tried. After their little tour, they are more active at night than in the day, so it is would find a place in the vineyard or perhaps quite disturbing when you are trying to sleep. the vegetable garden and sleep or sunbathe to- When they do wish to sleep it is a problem as gether, and every evening we would see them they all want to sleep together, they have tried all cuddled up for the night on the swinging set- every combination and sleeping position, but tee. But our soft hearts were getting the better of the beds provided are just not big enough for all us and we worried about them all being outside four of them, even two side by side is still not the during the winter, so a lovely heated, insulated, answer. It is like the story of Goldilocks and the carpeted, warm and cosy cottage complete with three bears in reverse, but they have now found my bed and at every chance they sneak into the duvet was made for them and they moved in. bedroom and cuddle up together on the duvet, Now they were getting the idea that warm and there is plenty of room for all and they thoroughly cosy was indeed a much better option, but object when I want my bed back! thought they would go one better and they collectively decided to explore our house, after all, The full story and many more Mr & Mrs Oscar’s two kittens had moved in, so are in the book “Viewed From it may well be worth a try. We would then fre- My Window” by Patricia Olquently come across them wandering through iver price £10 + £1.75 p&p. the house and they even got as far as the bed- For more details, contact rooms, all together as always, considering their Patricia on 01202 826244. options, but when caught in the act they would All proceeds go towards make a hasty retreat with such a guilty look on the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats their little faces. We just had to laugh. currently in her care. However, after Mr Tom and Jasper had their

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otoring hacks haven’t been kind to Peugeot in the ‘hot hatch’ department since their positive experiences of the old 205GTi - probably the most highly respected hot hatch of its day and certainly well ahead of the equivalent VW Golf – was superseded by the 206. The 205GTi had been liked even with smaller engines, and with the 1.9 litre petrol engine in GTi guise was capable both of excellent performance ‘on paper’ and in real-life conditions – simply the best. Today very few survive. Write-offs were common as the handling didn’t really match the very powerful engine which wasn’t in itself particularly reliable, and that old rust problem which doesn’t afflict half-decent modern cars saw off a lot of cars too. A small band of dedicated enthusiasts keep the last 205GTi’s on the road. Then Peugeot built the 206GTi and more recently the 207GTi, both capable cars but with less powerful engines and lacklustre trim - losing the plot versus the original 205GTi by using run-of-the-mill engines and even offered the car in 5-door form, sacrilege! The last of the 207GTi’s in 200bhp form were unsung heros - but being devoid of advertising support nobody new or cared about them. Albeit rare, these can today be enjoyed as used car bargains. With the new 208 series Peugeot have produced a delightful,

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Of course you can make money online purely by selling your junk on a regular basis. In fact, once you are used to that you can sell on behalf of other people. Take a 30% cut of the profit (once you have taken out your advertising, postage and packing costs). Propagate seedlings If you have green fingers and a decent-sized greenhouse (or somewhere else to place plant pots) you could make around £600 a week between February and October by propagating seedlings. Grow plants that you then sell at car boot sales and at local garages and shops or to friends and neighbours. To make a profit you need to choose carefully the type of plants you are going to grow. Some seeds cost £2.99 for six and some cost £2.99 for 1,500. You do the maths. Try to do a deal with your local garden centre to buy the pots that you’ll need and they would usually throw away. Also go online and bulk-buy compost. FUN FACT: More than two thirds of people in the UK have sold something second-hand. The average amount raised per person in the last 12 months is £106.15. CDs and DVDs are the most popular second-hand item, followed by books and clothes.

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION

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GREYFRIARS BRIDGE CLUB

FORDINGBRIDGE & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Fordingbridge & District Branch No. 1321. Meet every 4th Thursday in FELLOWSHIP meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at Braeside Hall the Month at Scout Hall, Fordingbridge 7.30pm. Open to all ex RAF & Braeside Road St. Leonards, for friendship, talks & outings. friends. Contact: Bob Moffat 01425 654434/Gwen Sturges 01425 654610 New members welcome. Contact Deirdre Binks 01425 472940. 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

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMENS SECTION

Meet at Greyfriars on 3rd Monday each month at 7pm. Minibus available for Ringwood area. New members & Visitors welcome - no need to have served in Armed Forces. Contact Jane Mansi 01202 572183 or Jean Webley 01425 489085

GERMAN LANGUAGE GROUPS

Pub nights, Parent toddler groups, Children’s language club Contact: Cassandra 01425 479101 www.kinderspiel.co.uk cassscholz1@yahoo.co.uk

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

FORDINGBRIDGE PLAYERS

Meet every first Wednesday of the month at The Ship Inn, High Street, Fordingbridge at 8pm ish . www.fordingbridgeplayers.org.uk

WESSEX SUGARCRAFTERS

Meet 3rd Monday each month at 7pm at Radnor Hall, Bodenham. New members & visitors very welcome. £5 inc refreshments. Info: Pat Jones 01258 452510 Doreen Simkins 01425 652085

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

FORDINGBRIDGE CHORAL SOCIETY

Last Monday of the month (not July & Aug) at The West Room,Avonway Community Centre, Shaftesbury St., Fordingbridge 7.30pm. Contact: David Melbourne 01425 655235 or visit www.fanddhs.org.uk

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

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

RINGWOOD UNITARIANS

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

RINGWOOD PHILATELIC SOCIETY

2nd Tues of each month, 7:30pm at Greyfriars. Interesting talks & colourful displays. Newcomers made very welcome. Colin Mount 01425 474310 Jo Knott 01425 478214

BOURNEMOUTH PHILHARMONIC SOC. ORCHESTRA This full symphony orchestra rehearses 7.30 pm Wednesdays at St Peter’s Senior Catholic School, St Catherine’s Rd, Southbourne. Contact conductor Sam Newgarth 01258 473073. sam@newgarth.fsnet.co.uk www.baps-orch.co.uk

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

Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings in term time from 7.30pmRINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE LIONS CLUB 9pm in the URC, Salisbury Street. New singers welcome. Meet on the 2nd Thursday each month at 7.45 for 8pm Contact our Secretary on: 01425 654372 at The Elm Tree pub, Hightown Road, Ringwood. Contact Lion Martin Riseam at: martin.riseam@mac.com – LONGWATER TAI CHI 01425 472181 www.ringwoodandfordingbridgelions.org.uk Monday classes in Avonway Community Centre, Shaftsbury Street, Fordingbridge.Tai Chi “Health for Life” Drop-in 11am - 12.15pm FORDINGBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB Contact: Patrick Foley or Jane Launchbury 01725 514546 Meet on the 1st Monday each month, except January & August, at St office@longwatertaichi.co.uk. Mary’s Church Hall, Fordingbridge at 7.30pm.Visitors always welcome. BISTERNE VILLAGE HALL FOR HIRE charity no. 301747 Further details from the Secretary on 01425 655493 Refurbished and available for hire for private parties, Clubs, Meetings, THE FORDINGBRIDGE SOCIETY Organised functions. Entertainment Licence for 100 people. Join us and discover how to enjoy learning about the town & making Hire charges are from £5 per hour. Call: 01425 476703 friends at the same time. £6 per couple per year. Contact Sara Winteridge, Coach House, SP6 1JT. 01425-654426 HEATHERLANDS SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB We bowl from 7.30pm to 10 pm every Wed & Sun at St. Leonards & St. CERCLE AMICAL DE RINGWOOD Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road. A gentle sport suitable for ladies as Meet at Anne Rose Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre well as men. Ring George on 01425-489833 / 07831224945 2nd Friday each month at 7.45pm. Contact: Secretary 01202 397440 www.ringwoodcercle.org.uk RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month FORDINGBRIDGE & DISTRICT U3A at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Every 3rd Wednesday 2-4pm Fordingbridge Town Hall. Membership and programme details 01425 471348 Members also join activity groups according to interest. Info at u3asites.org.uk/ fordingbridge , TRADITIONAL AIKIDO CLUB Hyde, Fordingbridge Info packs in Fordingbridge library, or come to a meeting (£2 guest) Thursday 8 - 10.30pm, Sat 9-1pm. Also Salisbury Tues eve - Sun am. Physical and spiritual development. Self defence and weapons training. Peter Woollett (memb. Sec) 01425 655490 20 yrs exp. 4th dan Qualified instructor. All ages. RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE TALKING NEWS Contact John 01425 655194 www.takemusu.co.uk Supplies audio transcripts of local newspapers and non-political and non-sectarian magazines free to sight impaired people. ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY Welcomes donations & help to read & edit. Meet at Greyfriars Community Centre on 1st Monday evening of the Contact: Peter Ansell 01425 475886 month for illustrated talks IN ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics. Contact : Hazel on 01425 476091

FORDINGBRIDGE EMBROIDERY CLUB

Meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at St Mary’s Church Hall, Fordingbridge. 2-4.30pm. Novices & experts welcome. Pam 01425 652103, Maureen 01425 657334, Valerie 01425 656052

ROTARY CLUB OF FORDINGBRIDGE

We meet at 6.30pm/7pm on Tuesdays every week at Avonway. We like to make a difference to the lives of others. For information on joining us call: Colin Ritchie on 01425 655877

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES TWO BRIDGES CARE GROUP

We care for the needs of those who are infirm, young or old, & without transport. Our volunteers will drive you to medical appointments, shopping & much more. Call Sandleheath & Fordingbridge 08458385902 Godshill 01425 654283 or for information - 01425 652527

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AVON VALLEY ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

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

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No Newborns up to 3yrs welcome + parents. Thursdays 3—4.30pm partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from At The Victoria Rooms FORDINGBRIDGE £1 incl fresh coffee/tea & 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go. homemade cake. New Life Community Church welcome you Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807. 07909 711 886 www.newlifefordingbridge.com

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FORDINGBRIDGE BRIDGE CLUB

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

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

RINGWOOD ROTARY CLUB

Meet every Tuesday, 1st & 3rd at 6.15pm: 2nd & 4th at 12.45pm at St Leonards Hotel (If 5th Tuesday call for details). Contact the Secretary: Michael Williams 01425 470788 or www.ringwoodrotary.org

FRIENDS OF FORDINGBRIDGE HOSPITAL

We raise money to provide extras & equipment. New members and 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

THE LOYAL ACORN LODGE BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world. For further details Contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.

RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE CLUB FOR THE BLIND

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

FORDINGBRIDGE QUILTERS

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

RINGWOOD AND DISTRICT EX-TABLERS CLUB.

Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm at United Reformed Church Hall, Salisbury Street. (No meetings in August) Monthly speaker/activities/discussions. Contact Anne on 01425 655192

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 welcome to join our friendly club. Contact Joy Dickens 01794 390295

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 singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807.

FORDINGBRIDGE CAMERA 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

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB

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

JAZZ WORKSHOPS

At Godshill Village Hall, final Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm for We are an energetic and friendly group of ex-Round Tablers musicians, any ability, who want to learn jazz. £4 per session, inc tea & (41 Clubbers) that meets for frequent and varied social activities. biscuits. Derek Ayling, 01425 650770 or Hippotrain@btinternet.com More formal meetings over dinner on 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact Graham Hoyle 01425 478444 or www.ringwood41club.co.uk RINGWOOD ART SOCIETY Meets every 3rd Monday of the month at 7 pm to 9.30 pm at Greyfriars IBSLEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Community Centre, Ringwood. Monthly demonstrations by professional Meet on the last Thursday of each month with a variety of speakers at artists, also workshops and pottery afternoons. Contact David Lowe Ibsley Village Hall 7.30pm. Plant Sale May 11th 2-4pm. 01425 482602 or www.ringwoodartsociety.org Annual Show 31st August. Contact Bren or Terry 01425 653834

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lowing like an emerald in the southern Caribbean, Grenada is small enough to drive around in a day but amazingly diverse, from the sheltered Caribbean coast in the west, fringed with white powdery sand, to the Atlantic shore on the eastern side and its sprinkling of volcanic beaches battered by Trade Winds. There are quiet bays, forests and mountains, blessed by blue skies and the occasional shower of ‘liquid sunshine’. The air smells of flowers and spice and the picturesque capital of St George’s comes straight out of a fairy tale. Basking on the west coast of this exotic English-speaking island, the town is laced with pastel-hued houses and quaint colonial dwellings clinging to luxuriant slopes. Fort George keeps watch on a rocky promontory, its old cannons pointing out to sea, an arduous climb on a sunny day but when you reach the windswept battlements festooned in valerian, the view takes your breath away, stretching over the hills, town and harbour, and along the coast meandering far into the distance. The capital has three harbours, none prettier than the horseshoe-shaped Carenage glinting with sails

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See P.9 for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff 07798721405 or Derek 01202 820096. West Moors Memorial Hall. Info 01202 855001 Hub, Verwood*. Tickets from Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society presents Dirkjan The Janette 01202 822936 or Ranzijn. Visitors £5, Members £3. Peter 01202 814976 Blashford Buggies! Join us for a buggy walk around For more information please contact Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. Get outside, get fit Michelle on 01425 472760 or Blashand discover the wonderful wildlife living on your fordLakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the doorstep! The site is dog free with buggy friendly Blashford Lakes Education Centre, paths. We meet on alternative Friday mornings. Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ Christmas Craft Fair: Including silk painting, Village Hall, Hale Rd, scarves, cards, handbags, jewellery, dichroic glass Woodgreen Fordingbridge, Hants. and woodworked items. All the crafts are handmade Woodgreen, SP62AU. Sheena 01425 475327 by a small group of local craftspeople. Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents -Chris Pearce’s Frenchmen Street Jazz Band. Tickets, £8 on the door. Meals available in the restaurant or jazz room. East Dorset NT Association -Talk by Howard Nichols on Chasing the Northern Lights

The Furlong shopping centre, Ringwood, BH24 1AT To book please contact Michelle on Come in to Roost. Meet Blashford staff in the Tern 01425 472760 or BlashfordHide to watch a dusk spectacle as up to 20,000 gulls, Lakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Tern Sun 1 Dec 3.30pm - 4.30pm 500 geese and 200 goosander come in to roost on Hide car park, Ellingham Drove, Ibsley Water. BH24 3PJ Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Christmas Market. A special festive market with 1 - 15 Dec 11am - 4pm Road,Ashley Heath,BH24 2ET. 01425 plenty of locally produced crafts and gifts 470721. www.moors-valley.co.uk for Christmas Wildlife Tots: Dress a Tree Celebrate trees by making To book please contact Michelle on 01425 472760 or Blashfordnatural decorations for a special tree at Blashford and Mon 2 Dec 10.30am-12pm Lakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashLakes & some to decorate a tree at home. Wildlife 1-2.30pm Tots are for 2-4 year olds and their parents or carers. ford Lakes Education Centre, EllingSuggested donation £3 per child. Booking Essential. ham Drove, BH24 3PJ Start the festive season with The WELSH WIZARD - The RINGWOOD Meeting House, Wed 4 Dec 7.15pm Byron Jones- playing the Wersi Scala and pipe Ringwood, BH24 1EY - 01425 476324 organ; Tickets £6.00 The Trinity Centre, Christchurch Avon Valley Concerts presents Claire Jones, harp Fri 6 Dec 7.30pm Road, Ringwood BH24 1DH and Chris Marshall, percussion The Ringwood & Burley Band playing Carols in Sat 7 Dec All Day Ringwood town centre Ringwood, all day Edmondsham Forest School, EdAdventure in the Woods. Whole days or 1/2 days spent in the woods, campfire cooking, walks and pic- mondsham, BH21 5RE (between Sat 7 Dec 8.45am - 4.15pm nics, nature crafts etc. For ages 3-8. £25 per day (inc. Verwood and Cranborne). Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807 food) and £20 for siblings. Christmas Reindeer Workshop. A special workshop Moors Valley Country Park, Horton to make wooden reindeer for Christmas. Make your Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 Sat 7 Dec 10am - 11am own mini wooden reindeer to take home for yourself 2ET. 01425 470721. or give as a present. £8 per child. 6 years and over www.moors-valley.co.uk with help from an adult. ANCIENT WINTER DAY. Adults £4, Children £2 See The Ancient Technology Centre, Sat 7 Dec 10am - 4pm Damerham Road, Cranborne, Wimthe crafts & skills that thousands of winters have borne, BH21 5RP. 01725 517618 seen before. www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk Greyfriars Community Centre, BH24 Anne of Green Gables performance Forest Forge Sat 7 Dec 2.30pm 1DW tickets available from: 01425 Theatre Company 472613 Christmas Garden. 'indoor' and outdoor decorated The courtyard of the Greyfriars comwinter gardens. 100's of decorations. Entry by dona- munity centre. Christchurch Road 7 - 15 Dec 9am - 4pm tion to charity ,prostate cancer U.K. Gifts and deco- Ringwood. Colin Fryer 01425 478450 rations on sale. Santa Special Trains run at the Moors Valley RailMoors Valley Country Park, Horton 11am, 12noon, 2pm way. Enjoy a special trip on the Moors Valley Railway Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 8 - 15 Dec to visit Santa in his station grotto. £12.50 per person 2ET. Booking essential on 01425 & 3pm including FREE parking, gift and refreshments. 471415. www.moors-valley.co.uk Booking essential. Festive Fun Days for all ages. Choose from a variety Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Sun 8, 15 of Christmas crafts – crackers, table & tree decora- Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 11.30am – 4pm Dec 2ET. 01425 470721. tions, party hats & badges. Items from £1. www.moors-valley.co.uk No need to book To book contact Michelle on 01425 Come in to Roost. Meet Blashford staff in the Tern 472760 or BlashfordHide to watch a dusk spectacle as up to 20,000 gulls, Lakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Tern Tue 10 Dec 3.30 - 4.30pm 500 geese and 200 goosander come in to roost on Hide car park, Ellingham Drove, Ibsley Water. BH24 3PJ Deck the Halls. Adults enjoy a festive walk around the lake to collect natural materials and back to the Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Visitor Centre to make a table decoration, pine cone Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 Wed 11 Dec 1.30pm – 4pm 2ET. Booking essential on 01425 swag or wreath to take home. The cost of £16 includes FREE parking, light refreshments and a fes- 470721. www.moors-valley.co.uk tive treat. Booking essential on 01425 470721. Sun 1 Dec

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Calendar Girls & Boys do it again! Have you ever wished you had bought a piece of art before the artist became famous?

ere is a chance to do just that! Last year’s very successful calendar collaboration between the Rotary Club of Ringwood and Ringwood School, raised £2500 for local charities including “The Orpheus Trust”, “Epilepsy Action”, “Ringwood Foodbank”, “Romsey Young Carers, and other School and Rotary charities.

This year, Dr. Geoffrey Ridgway OBE,MD, from Rotary and Ringwood School’s Course Leader Stuart Fielder wanted to raise the stakes, and it was agreed to broaden the theme to allow a more artistic interpretation of Ringwood and the surrounding area. Last year’s calendar

was simply superb, but this year, WOW, the students have excelled themselves, and have taken the artistic interpretation to heart. Watch out, I would not mind betting we shall see more of some of these names in the future! To encourage sales and hence benefit charities, the “Ringwood Visions 2014” has been reduced from £6.50 (last year’s price) to £4.99 this year, and is available from Paperview, Miller’s Antiques, Greyfriars, and of course Ringwood School. Please note how many local businesses have again sponsored a month of their choice, for which the organisers are extremely grateful.

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Local Entertainment Centres The Barrington Centre*, Ferndown. Info from 01202 855001 Hub, Verwood*. Tickets from Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society presents Nicho- The Janette 01202 822936 or Peter 01202 Wed 11 Dec 7.30pm las Martin. Visitors £5, Members £3. 814976 Adventure in the Woods. Whole days or 1/2 days Edmondsham Forest School, Edspent in the woods, campfire cooking, walks and pic- mondsham, BH21 5RE (between VerSat 14 Dec 8.45am - 4.15pm nics, nature crafts etc. For ages 3-8. £25 per day (inc. wood and Cranborne). Kirsteen food) and £20 for siblings. McCormick 01725 517807 Father Christmas & Entertainment - circus acts, live The Furlong Shopping Centre, RingSat 14 Dec 10am - 4pm music, children's crafts & much more wood BH24 1AT Anne of Green Gables performance Forest Forge Ibsley Village Hall, BH24 3NL tickets Tue 17 Dec 7.30pm Theatre Company available from: 01425 473065 Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Christmas Health Ride for adults. Plenty of festive Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 cheer and dressing up! Bring own bike. Cost £1 to Wed 18 Dec 10am – 11am 2ET. 01425 470721. www.moorsinclude a mince pie and hot toddy. valley.co.uk Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents Colin Bryant’s The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, 8pm (Tickets from Hot Rhythm Six. Tickets, £10 on the door. Meals Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff Thu 19 Dec 7pm) available in the restaurant or jazz room. 07798721405 or Derek 01202 820096. A Christmas Concert performed by The Ringwood & Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Sat 21 Dec 7.30pm Ringwood BH24 1DW. Burley Band Tue 24 Dec 6pm The Market Place, Ringwood The Ringwood & Burley Band playing Carols Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Moors Valley Charity Run (10K & Fun Run). Autism Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 Sun 29 Dec 11am Wessex will be hosting their most popular seasonal 2ET. For event info contact Paul run. Book online via www.autismwessex.org.uk. Reade 01202 703597. Anne of Green Gables performance Forest Forge The Theatre Centre Forest Forge, Theatre Company, relaxed performance ( a performThu 2 Jan 2pm ance adapted for young people with autism. Commu- BH24 1SF www.forestforge.co.uk nication difficulties, and other learning disabilities) Meet and and park at the Alice Lisle pub, Rockford, Ringwood,Hampshire, Blashford Birds and Beer Join Blashford Lakes staff BH24 3NA (Map ref. SU159 081). For for a guided walk around the reserve with the added further details and to book contact Wed 8 Jan 11am - 1pm bonus of finishing in time for lunch in the welcoming Jim Day or Michelle Crooks on 01425 warmth of the local pub. Suggested donation £3 per 472760 or e-mail Blashfordperson. Booking Essential. Sorry, no dogs. Lakes@hwt.org.uk.Please note venue and parking are not at the Centre. Try Orienteering. A relaxed and enjoyable introduc- Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 tion to map reading and the sport of orienteering. Sat 11 Jan 1.30pm - 3pm £2.50 per person (adults and accompanied children 2ET. 01425 470721. www.moorsvalley.co.uk 10 years and over) Victoria Rooms, Fordingbridge, Anne of Green Gables performance Forest Forge Sat 11 Jan 7pm SP6 1AH Theatre Company To book please contact Michelle on Wildlife Tots: Stickman! Follow in the adventures of 01425 472760 or Blashfordand “Stick Man” by Julia Donaldson. Wildlife Tots are for Lakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Mon 13 Jan 10.30am-12pm 1-2.30pm 2-4 year olds and their parents or carers. Suggested Blashford Lakes Education Centre, donation £3 per child. Booking Essential. Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ The Loyal Acorn Branch of Oddfellows present Barrington Centre Ferndown £3.50 “Packets, Parcels and Post” fun and quiz, buffet teaMon 13 Jan 2pm per head.Contact:Mrs Flo Munroin aid of local charities. Members and non-members 01202 820965 welcome. for 7.30pm The Barrington Centre*, Ferndown. East Dorset NT Assoc Talk by Jeremy Walters Wed 15 Jan 7pm start Info from 01202 855001 'Parkstone-on-Sea' Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, (Tickets from Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents - Bell Street Jazz The Thu 16 Jan 8pm Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff Band. Tickets, £8 on the door. Meals available in the 7pm) 07798721405 or Derek 01202 820096. restaurant or jazz room. Ringwood Waldorf School, BH24 Anne of Green Gables performance Forest Forge Sat 18 Jan 2pm 2NN, 01425 472664 Theatre Company for 2.30pm East Dorset NT Assoc Talk by Ashley Lawrence 'The Memorial Hall, West Moors - for Info Mon 27 Jan 2pm start call 01202 855001 Siege of Paris 1870-71' The Hub, Verwood* Tickets £11.50 includes a plate of food, £6.50 show Comedy Café—Join us for an evening of laughs with Fri 7 Feb 7.30pm only, £5 show & food if you book AT 5 comedians LEAST 2 Mondays BEFORE the event The Loyal Acorn Branch of Oddfellows present Barrington Centre Ferndown, £3.50 “Brass Bands, Bugles and Orchestras” Quiz, free Mon 10 Feb 2pm per head.Contact:Mrs Flo Munromeat raffle, Books stall - in aid of local charities. 01202 820965 Members and non-members welcome. For further details and to book Big Blashford Birdwatch A ‘Wild Day Out!’ at Blash- (places are limited), please contact ford Lakes for 8-12 year-olds. Join the team for a Sue Shawyer on 02380 285102. Wild winter birdwatch. We will be exploring the further Days Out! are offered in partnership 18, 19 Feb 10am - 3pm flung hides and footpaths so children should be with New Forest District Council and equipped (and prepared) for a good walk. Booking registered with Ofsted and take place essential. Admission £16 (includes a voluntary £4 at the Blashford Lakes Education donation to the Wildlife Trust). Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. 7pm for 7.30pm Wed 11 Dec start

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Local youngsters are off to volunteer in Africa

ocal Fordingbridge youngsters Ben Cassells and Zoey Ayling are off to Zambia in January to undertake a 3 month volunteer placement with VSO. (VSO: “Voluntary Service Overseas” is a governmentfunded programme that sends young adults to developing countries and any donation does not go towards their personal placement. The VSO vision is a World without Poverty. They will live and work alongside local professionals to tackle poverty and inequality to make a genuine difference in the communities to which they are sent to help.) As part of their commitment to the programme and to help create awareness of VSO, they have a combined target of £1600 to fundraise and will be arranging some fun events in the local area, including pub quizzes, cake sales and raffles. They are also helping out local people for a donation in return. So, if you need your car washing or your dog walking, please contact them! They will also be cycling the South Downs Way, 160km of distance and 3000m of climb, from January 3rd 2014 which they are aiming to complete in 3 days. If you would like to read more or can dig deep and donate, please visit their JustGiving pages: http://www.justgiving.com/Zoey-Ayling1 http://www.justgiving.com/cassells

Please just give what you can afford. It would be an amazing support and they would be truly grateful – and it will help ensure that VSO can continue their valuable work in the future.

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Cold Enough for Snow Tom Jones once sang ‘Baby, it’s Cold Outside’, so as December descends why not curl up in front of the ﬁre with our selection of books that will chill you to the bone…one way or another

Cold Mountain, Charles Frazier This is the story of two people: injured Civil War veteran Inman, and Ada, the woman who waits for him. To reach her, Inman must leave his hospital bed and walk the long way home to Cold Mountain. Of course, his epic journey means he encounters many a strange character along the way. Ada, meanwhile, has her own internal struggles to contend with as she battles with her upbringing and the future that Cold Mountain represents. This brilliant and beautifully-written book is one everyone should read at least once in their lifetime. You’ll be transported, without ever leaving your armchair. Snow Falling on Cedars, David Guterson With his hauntingly beautiful descriptions of the wild nature of America’s Pacific Northwest, Guterson’s story of a murder soon reveals itself to be one of a complex love triangle. It’s 1954 and well-respected local fisherman, Carl Heine is found dead in one of his own fishing nets. Local JapaneseAmerican, K a b u o Miyamoto is accused of killing him. In the grip of a terrible snowstorm, the town of San Piedro is forced into dealing with its re c e n t h i s t o r y, and a wave of Anti-Japanese sentiment following World War 2.

To complicate the matter, the local newspaper reporter is in love with Kabuo’s wife. If the snow falls and covers everything, is all forgotten? In Cold Blood, Truman Capote It’s 1959 and a Kansas family is brutally murdered. This hugely controversial book focuses on their two killers: Perry Smith and Dick Hickock. Whilst there’s little doubt that the killing of a husband and wife, along with their two children, is despicable, Smith

and Hickock come across as alarmingly normal and recognisable. Capote has written a very clever true crime work of non-fiction, brought to us in the style of a novel. The whole thing is a bit disturbing really...and at the same time, you just can’t put it down. Into Thin Air, John Krakauer Sometimes the most extraordinary stories we read are those that are true. This is certainly the case in Krakauer’s account of 24 hours of hell at the top of Mount Everest. With photos documenting the scale of the ‘murderous storm’ that bore down on Krakauer and his fellow climbers, it’s clear to see why five lost their lives.

Dealing with the guilt that comes from surviving such a disaster whilst others didn’t, Krakauer’s writing is incredibly compelling and the retelling of the 1996 disaster will leave you gasping. The Spy Who came in from the Cold, John le Carré Spymaster le Carré’s thriller has stood the test of time with reading audiences continuing to be gripped by the powerful combination of love and betrayal that would leave Daniel Craig running crying to his mummy. Set in 1960s Berlin, spy Alex Leamas is basically ready to throw in the towel. Of course, ‘one final assignment’ always spells disaster ahead. Is this really a case of ‘mission impossible’ and will he live to walk away from this one? Frozen in Time, Ali Sparkes One for the younger readers is Ali Sparkes’ novel about two children who are ‘frozen in time’. Freddy and Polly were put into cryonic suspension in the 1950s by their father. But the experiment was only meant to be for a couple of hours; something went drastically awry. Enter Ben and Rachael, who unwittingly uncover the human ice-lollies. Suddenly it looks like the summer hols aren’t going to be so dull after all.

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Are you a Unitarian without knowing it?

egardless of today’s widespread secularism, the spiritual outlook and religious experience don’t go away. People still feel awe, gratefulness, wonder, reverence, a conscience-driven demand to help others, something unexplained beyond words.

If you are not helped by the traditional answers about community, compassion, and what life’s all about, perhaps you instead need to find people who keep playing with and celebrating the questions.

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Fordingbridge Twinning Society

lans are already afoot to represent Fordingbridge at the Vimoutiers Annual Apple Festival again next year. The Association will be seeking business, society and other representatives of the town. So please put it in your diaries for next year: the third weekend of October. Come along to the “Foire de la Pomme of Vimoutiers”, and promote yourselves! Next year, the Fordingbidge Twinning Association has resolved to liaise even more closely with the Fordingbridge Town Council. 2014 will be a memorable year for the Twinning Association, with the 70th anniversary of Dday landings in Normandy, and various events

to mark the start of World War 1. It’ll be a good and productive year, so why not join us? Additionally, plans are well underway for the next event: the annual Murder Mystery evening planned for Saturday evening 8th February 2014, under the ominous title “Death by Chocolate”. Do come along. It will take place at St Mary’s Church Hall, in Fordingbridge, and will include the mystery, food and live Jazz! For further details, do contact Alison Ayling, Chairperson, and/or Derek Ayling, Publicity Officer, on either 01425 650770 or on email at: Hippotrain@btinternet.com

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Stick Man Trail brings Moors Valley Country Park and Forest to life this winter

ans of the popular children’s character Stick Man can enjoy their own Stick Man adventures by following a new activity trail at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest from October half-term until January next year. Created by Julia Donaldson, who also wrote The Gruffalo, Stick Man lives, perhaps not surprisingly, in a tree with his wife and three children. Forestry Commission England has teamed up with the popular children’s character to create a special adventure trail to encourage children and families to get out into the forest. The Moors Valley trail is one of thirteen that Forestry Commission England has created around the country where children can engage in imaginative play and find out more about forests and the importance of wood and trees to their daily lives. Families can have fun and learn about Stick Man’s forest home by following the special Stick Man trail, complete with activities for all ages. The trail winds through the Park and into the Forest with 10 activity boards to help chil-

dren and adults make their own Stick Man to take home, identify tree patterns and shapes, build a twig tower and explore the sights and sounds around them. Emma Reeks, Education Ranger at Moors Valley, said, “Stick Man is a delightful character and has a huge national following built around Julia Donaldson’s engaging story and the copyright © Axel Scheffler, 2008. charming illustrations Illustration Reproduced with the permission of Alison Books. An imprint of Scholastic Ltd. of Axel Scheffler. In the Green All rights reserved story, Stick Man goes for a jog only to find that the world is an eventful place for a stick. Along the way he encounters a dog that wants to play with him, a swan that makes him part of her nest and a boy that uses him as a snowman’s arm. Of course, like all the best stories, this one has a happy ending when Stick Man eventually returns home, with a little help from Santa Claus!” “We estimate that around 5000 children followed Moors Valley’s Gruffalo Trail during the year it was open. I’m sure that Stick Man will be just as popular and will inspire children to use the forest as their playground and create their own stories, while learning vital skills to help in their development.” The Stick Man trail is open from Saturday 26 October to Friday 31 January 2014 and trail cards cost £2 each. Free Stick Man activity sheets can be downloaded from the Forestry Commission website at www.forestry.gov.uk/stickman.

The Griffin has flown from Wimborne Model Town

much cherished original photograph that used to hang in the reception area of the old Griffin Hotel, adjacent to Wimborne Station, has disappeared from its perch in the railway room at Wimborne Model Town. Development Manager, Greg Hoar, comments “the donated picture dates from 1929 and shows the licensees of the time with their horse drawn transport. Clearly of local historical importance, Wimborne Model Town wishes its safe return as soon as possible.” The charity can be contacted on 01202 881924 with any information.

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Technology matters

n 2012, the government set out a vision for the future of the NHS, promising a ‘paperless’ health service by 2018 and a greater choice of digital channels that offer patients increased choice in the way they access healthcare and manage their health records. Locally, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RBCH) are already taking signiﬁcant steps towards embracing these challenges and achieving a paperless future. A new digital x-ray viewing system was launched successfully earlier this year across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals, and a new electronic document management system (EDMS) is set to be introduced in 2014. The new EDMS system will cut out the need for paper records to be transferred between local hospitals, meaning improved security of information and, crucially, fewer delays for patients.

Dr Rupert Page is a consultant neurologist at Poole Hospital, and explains the difference that improved IT will make: “Our focus is providing high quality, safe clinical care. The key to this is current and complete information wherever that care is being provided. Effective IT support is crucial to meet the increasingly varied ways in which we need to deliver this care and ensure quality. Clinicians are engaged at the heart of the strategy that we are evolving, which we hope will eventually become a beacon for how clinical IT ought to be delivered.”

The three hospitals are also making increased use of digital platforms to support patients and staff. New apps have been launched to benefit orthopaedic patients and people with diabetes, and Poole Hospital recently relaunched its website with a new section that allows patients to provide important feedback on their care. Peter Gill, joint director of informatics across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals, explains more: “By developing our IT systems and adopting new technologies, we can significantly improve our patients’ experience.” “Technology can give patients greater power over their own healthcare and provide staff with the tools they need to provide a more efficient and seamless service.”

“We are already working towards achieving paperless patient journeys through the development and implementation of linked clinical computer systems. We are also committed to increasing our use of digital channels to reduce the effort patients and carers have to make when accessing healthcare and give them more control over their own care options.” In fact, IT already plays an integral part in most patients’ care, and the hospitals’ new informatics strategy includes more than 25 projects set to benefit patients and staff over the next five years. Some will take place behind the scenes, such as improvements to computer rooms, server management and networks.

Other changes, such as a new service desk system and the roll out of an electronic system used to record patients’ clinical observations, will bring more noticeable benefits. The new observations monitoring system, known as VitalPAC, is operated using a handheld device, similar to an iPhone, allowing nursing staff to record or “track” observations, such as blood pressure or heart rate. If a patient’s condition deteriorates, an appropriate member of staff will automatically be alerted.

Sarah Allaway, a senior nurse leading on the clinical implementation of the VitalPAC system at RBCH, says: “We’ve seen how technology has made a huge difference to our patients and the quality of their care. With VitalPAC, changes in patients’ conditions can be monitored much more closely, helping us to respond quickly to those who need it. Patient safety and the quality of their care is the most important part of what we do and it’s fantastic that we’re able to take advantage of modern technology to keep improving the service we provide.”

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Portrait of a Dorset Artist It was only when Colin Willey trained to become a teacher that he realised he wanted to become an artist.

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Doctors’ Numbers

Citizens Advice Bureau

Cornerways Medical Centre 01425 484370 (Emergencies Only) Parkers Close, Gorley Road, Poulner 01425 472515

Library Times

Ringwood Medical Centre The Close, Ringwood

01425 478901

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St. Leonards Surgery Cornerways 1 Pine Drive, St. Leonards

01425 476707

Fordingbridge Surgery Bartons Road Fordingbridge Hospital Fordingbridge

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 Autumn Term: 3 (2) Sept - 20 Dec 13 Half Term: 28 Oct - 1 Nov 13 Christmas Holidays: 23 Dec 13 - 3 Jan 14 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 (TBC) UK holidays Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 13 New Year: 1 Jan 14 Easter: 18 - 21 April 14 May Day: 5 May 14 Spring Bank Holiday: 26 May 14 Summer Bank Holiday: 25 Aug 14

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) Othe 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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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

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01425 652706

Local Councils & Agencies

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0800 11 19 99

01202 590059 0845 2720845

Sewerage - Southern - Wessex

0845 2720845 0845 600 3600

New Forest District Council

023 8028 5000

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0800 80 01 51

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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

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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

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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

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Ringwood Lions Club News

presentation by the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club took place at The Walhampton Arms in Lymington on Friday 18th October 2013. Presentation cheques for a total of £10,250 were handed over to representatives from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, Wessex Heartbeat, and Bashley Football Club. The cheques presented on the evening was from funds raised at the Forest Fayre event held in August at Brockenhurst and the gathering was also an opportunity to celebrate the success of the event, the hard work and generosity of those involved behind the scenes, and the positive outcome of being able to donate so much to well deserving causes.

A Pride of Lions help local Olympic hopeful

he Lions Club of New Milton, supported by the other four clubs in the zone (Christchurch, Ringwood & Fordingbridge, Hythe & Waterside and Lymington & Brockenhurst) joined together to present £500 to Kathy Rogers who aspires to be in the Olympic 2020 water polo team On receiving the money Kathy thanked all the local Lions Clubs and said “Thank you to the local Lions Clubs for their very generous support. Funding seems tight and affecting every walk of life at the moment, including sport, although it seems the higher the level you play at, the more funding there is available.” Before accepting the money, Kathy gave an excellent presentation on water polo and her recent trip to Hungary and Turkey as a member of a UK team.

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Activities Stagecoach Ringwood 11 Advertising Roundabout Mags 38,46 Antiques Dealer Lorraine Tarrant Antiques 43 Millers Antiques 40 Architect SP Architectural Design 45 Bathrooms/Bedrooms/ Kitchens Brian's Kitchens 19 Dunkley Tiles 5 Beauty, Health & Fitness Accentuate 45 Local Dorset Hospitals 36 Manage Your Emotions 23 Building Services / Home Improvements Graham Histed 33 Hart Maintenance 41 In House South 29 JM Installations 13 More Than Loft Ladders 39 Verwood Builders 34 Carpet & Upholst. Cleaners Martin Scammell 1 Central Heating & Plumbing Circle Heating 21 Children's Education & Care (inc. Schools & Nurseries) Edmondsham Forest School 45 Forest Pre-School 45 Ringwood Day Nursery 27

Chimney Sweep Oliver Chimney Sweep 39 Chiropody Teresa Dimond Chiropodist 45 Churches Ringwood Unitarians 31,47 Computer Services Tec Check 13,23 Discount Store Verwood Surplus Stores 15 Domestic & Office Services All Mopped Up 17 Vac Clean 39 Electrician B & R Electrical 47 Dorset Electrical 7,19 Event & Party Services Dorset Party Hire 1 Flooring Contakt Carpets 7 Flooring Elegance 15 Garden Services & Supplies Fayrewood Trees & Landscapes 33 Fordingbridge Tree & Groundwork 40 Greenthumb Lawncare 33 Health & Fitness see Beauty, Health & Fitness Mobility Equipment A to B Mobility 7 Plumbing see Central Heating & Plumbing

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