Roundabout Ringwood December 2015 by Sue West

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Faber Poetry Diary 2016 – Various This is one of those books that you get given one year, and then find yourself buying as a gift for years to come. A week-to-view diary that offers a poem or illustration for each week, the Faber Poetry Diary makes Monday mornings just that bit more enjoyable. The 2016 version includes a wide variety of poets, from Simon Armitage to Wendy Cope, via Dylan Thomas, Alice Oswald, Sylvia Plath and a whole lot more. The Jacqueline Wilson Christmas Cracker – Jacqueline Wilson Packed with Christmas tales featuring some of Jacqueline Wilson’s best loved characters, this book is pretty much guaranteed to be a hit with girls aged 7-11. Tracy Beaker takes a starring role, and there are also appearances from identical twins Ruby and Garnet, along with Hetty Feather and other favourites. There are also festive puzzles, recipes, craft ideas, fun facts and more to keep her entertained long after the latest ‘must-have’ toy has been discarded. Ideally, give it as a gift early on in December, so that the recipient can make full use of the present-wrapping tips and Christmas craft ideas. Everyday Super Food – Jamie Oliver No present list would be complete without at least one cookery book, and Jamie Oliver seems to be a favourite with everyone from wannabee Junior Masterchefs to seasoned bakers. With Everyday Super

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Dear Readers,

his issue’s cover shows a very Christmassy and wintry view of the town across the watermeadows from the trailway. Everything always looks so much prettier directly after a fresh snowfall. And by the time you receive this issue we should all be eagerly anticipating the grand Christmas lights switching on ceremony and Christmas Fair in Ringwood on December 5th with “guaranteed snow” apparently! Although I’m not sure if it will manage to give us the same effect as our cover pic! See our What’s On pages 28 & 30 and website for many other local events all around Ringwood in December and January. Part 2 of a moving 4 part saga of Billy the 3 legged cat can be found on page 16 and we find out about dabblers,

with best wishes,

dippers, divers, shovelers and waders on page 14! The last posting Christmas dates are on page 44 and some ideas for those difficult to buy for, members of the “nothing I need!” brigade, can be found on page 23! All the usual articles are inside too - Now & Then, Viewed From My Window, Mikes Motors, Blashford Bulletin, Book Reviews, Recipe, Hobbies, Finance, Technology etc. So when you need a job done or want to treat yourself or a loved one at this time of year AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 50 and save yourself 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 The Diner & Ice Cream Parlour Clarity Hearing Solutions

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Local events and features Community News 10,44,47 Now and Then: Entrance to Meeting House Lane 6 The Blashford Bulletin 14 Viewed From My Window: Rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 16 Clubs & Societies 20,22 What’s On Locally 28,30 Portrait of a Local Artist: Nicola Leader 42

Feature articles Book Reviews: Great Christmas Gifts Travel: Cremona, The City of Music Mike’s Motors: Barbarian Conquerer Finance: Saving for Children Finding Gifts for the “Nothing I Need” Brigade Hobbies: Astronomy Home & Interiors: Glorious Georgian Special Feature: Why Mountains Matter Health: Sitting Comfortably? It Could Be Killing You. Mike’s Motors: Motoring Mutterings Tech Feature: Vision On Recipe: Chinese Roast Pork

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NOW and THEN

Entrance to Meeting House Lane

omewhat confusingly, the row of properties facing onto the entrance to narrow Meeting House Lane actually has the postal address High Street. The old photograph of this little part of the High Street around 1910 shows the edge of Corbin’s shop (see the previous issue of Roundabout Ringwood) on the extreme left, with George Clark’s grocery next door. The 1911 census describes Mr Clark as a fruiterer but the signs on the wall above advertise Colman’s mustard and Fry’s cocoa. His stock must have been an interesting mixture! Next door was Henry Jefferis, china dealer, and then brothers William and George Patterson, butchers. By the time of the 1988 photograph Mr Corbin’s shop had become a Tandoori restaurant, now Indigo. Next door, the electrical shop run by Alan Rouse will be remembered by many. These days it is occupied by Alda’s Engravings, formerly situated at the front of the shopping arcade. The Kowloon Chinese takeaway is now a Chinese fish and chip 1988

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odd place for the post box and lamp-post of 1910. By 1988 the post box had been moved onto the wider pavement, the lamp had gone, to be replaced by a litterbin and a ‘No Entry’ sign. In 1994 an enhancement scheme by Hampshire County Council improved the area, removing some of the street clutter. Nowadays a modern telephone box has joined the post box, although with the popularity of mobile phones and emails maybe these too may disappear sometime in the future. November 2015

shop, Ringwood Fish Bar. In 1988 Ringwood had a launderette at 68 High Street; in 2015 the property is empty. The overall appearance of these properties has changed remarkably little over a century, except for the replacement windows on the right-hand side of the row, which appear a poor substitute for the character of the original sash windows seen on the left. Perhaps one of the most striking differences is the change in street furniture. The middle of the road seems an Copyright © Mary Baldwin

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Cremona S

outh of Milan in the lush Po Valley, Cremona is a special place where tradition lingers in every cobbled lane and shaded square. Renaissance and medieval buildings glow red and gold in the morning light, the belfry claims the world’s largest astronomical clock but above it all, the heart of Cremona beats to the sound of music as it has done for centuries. First there is the cathedral, a centre of musical excellence since the Middle Ages when Pope Gregory XIV, formerly the city’s bishop, spread its reputation far and wide. Today, an organ recital in the Duomo still sends shivers down your spine as superb acoustics enhance its amazing range, from gentle fanciful flurries to thunderous outbreaks.

Then come the city’s illustrious sons, Claudio Monteverdi, born in 1567, composer, singer, musician and priest, and Amilcare Ponchielli who wrote his first symphony at the age of ten before falling in love with the opera. Born near Cremona in the 19th century, he gave his name to his native village and the town theatre, one of the first in northern Italy. But for many music lovers, Cremona is synonymous with Antonio Stradivari, the 17th - 18th century violin maker who lifted the craft to unrivalled heights. He would walk through the forests of the Dolomites, they say, to find the perfect wood

The City of Music By Solange Hando

and made around 1,100 violins and other string instruments. There is no record of his birth in Cremona but the town claims him as its own. After all, he did come from a local family and his instruments were labelled ‘Cremona’. Around 500 original violins have survived, including the ‘Lady Blunt’ auctioned in 2011 for over £9 million, donated anonymously for earthquake relief in Japan. Meanwhile, Cremona cherishes its own beautifully preserved collections in the Civic Museum and in the Violin Museum, where occasionally a priceless ‘Stradivarius’ comes out of its glass case to be played by a world-renowned virtuoso in the adjoining auditorium. For the audience, it’s a privileged moment that will stay with them long after the final notes. Stradivari died in 1737, aged 93, but Cremona’s love affair with violin making is ongoing, with 157 ‘luthiers’ in town

producing modern instruments, ‘different but just as good in their own way.’ Stefano Conia is one of them, inviting visitors to share his life’s passion in a tiny workshop filled with tools and violins hanging all around in warm coppery hues. ‘It’s a family tradition,’ says the father of two, ‘ and the violins are like my children.’ How long does it take from start to finish? About two months, but the wood needs to mature for ten years so you have to work on several instruments at the same time, all at different stages. Attention to detail, soul and feel are the hallmark of every piece signed by Stefano, each one unique and a ‘mirror’ of himself. Back in town, visitors wander around the piazzas where monuments and statues recall Cremona’s musical past. Others head for the ‘historical shop’ offering among the finest specialities its own violins made of almonds or chocolate. Later, when towers and palaces turn fiery red in the setting sun, you can almost hear the haunting sound of violins reaching out to the darkest corners and floating down river towards Mantua and Venice, in the wake of a festive musical cruise.

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ounds of celebration rang out through Moors Valley Country Park & Forest near Ringwood when they carried off one gold award, two silvers and the top accolade of Winner of Winners in the prestigious 2015 Dorset Tourism Awards. The Park won gold in the Large Visitor Attraction category, and silver in the new Access & Inclusivity category. A silver award in the Tourism Activity, Sport & Experience category also went to Go Ape, the tree top adventure trail based in the Park. And at the end of a gala presentation at Bovington Tank Museum on 15 October, Moors Valley was crowned Winner of Winners. In addition to customer service, facilities, information, accessibility, use of social media and effectiveness of websites, Moors Valley’s entry emphasised how the Park’s environment and wildlife helps visitors to have fun outdoors, learn and be active throughout the year. 2014 was the first year that Moors Valley had entered any scheme of this type and they were delighted to come away with a silver award in the Large Visitor Attraction category on that occasion. Clare Gronow, Team Leader at Moors Valley said, “Dorset has some fantastic visitor attractions and the competition was really intense so I’m over the moon that we achieved gold in the Large Visitor Attraction group. To get a silver award in the new Access & Inclusivity category and for our Go Ape partner to also win silver was a fantastic bonus. But to also be named Winner of Winners is beyond our wildest expectations.

“Last year was the first time we had put ourselves forward for anything like this and we were delighted to achieve silver status on our first attempt. To return this year and do so well against such tough opposition is a great reflection on the dedication of the Moors Valley team and the partner businesses that are based here. It is a public acknowledgement of the way we continue to deliver the highest possible levels of customer service to three quarters of a million visitors, of all ages, for 364 days of the year. “Moors Valley is a joint venture between East Dorset District Council and the Forestry Commission and the work we do here goes beyond the remit of most visitor attractions including, as it does, countryside management and forestry. With over 800 acres it is a large site to look after and we always aim to balance the needs of our visitors with those of the environment. This award is testament to our success in achieving that objective whist still providing our visitors with a great day out.” As well as a visitor centre, restaurant, trails and picnic areas, Moors Valley runs a full programme of activities and events. The Park is also home to the Moors Valley Railway, 18-hole golf course, and Go Ape Tree Top Adventure and Junior Tree Top Adventure. It is one of the most-visited country parks in the UK with around 750,000 people using its facilities every year. For more information on the Park’s many attractions and events go to www.moors-valley.co.uk or call the Rangers on 01425 470721.

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Roundabout Coffee Time General Knowledge Crossword

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Large predatory semiaquatic reptile with long jaws (9) Archaic form of the word ‘you’ (4) Brightly coloured handkerchief often worn about the neck (8) Hindu divinity worshipped as the preserver of worlds (6) Wild dog of Australia (5) Daphne du Maurier novel (7) Former capital of Burma (7) One dozen dozen (5) Small recess opening off a larger room (6) Drink made of wine mixed with sparkling water (8) Fruit also called the Chinese gooseberry (4) Heavenly being of the highest rank (9)

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Dock worker (9) Any letter not a vowel (9) Picture puzzle (5) Evergreen tree or shrub (7) Brewery cart (4) Period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday (4) 11. Citadel in ancient Greek towns (9)

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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.

Caught on Camera part 2 - Billy recuperates!

said he was only a young cat, so we are hoping we will be able to tame him so he can live in the house and feel safe.

What a worry this all was and now the bill! The staff at the surgery telephoned Cats’ Protection on our behalf to ask if they could help with the bill and they agreed to pay for the neutering. RSPCA also donated £200 towards the bill and we paid the remaining £150. We were so grateful to all concerned, the Charities and the staff at the surgery.

The following day when fresh food was placed out for him he somehow managed to move himself, still in his bed like a snail carrying his shell, right next to the food, so it meant he could just reach his head through the opening of the pyramid and he did not have to even get out of bed to eat! I am sure he was now feeling better, and that morning he greeted me with a disgruntled growl when I cleaned out the litter tray. I am sure it is a good sign when a patient is well enough to complain, so we are making progress! Every time I feed him now, I have been allowed to touch his face and rub him under his chin. We will save him and give him the best life we can, all the food he can eat and a place of safety to live out his life.

e made provision for our three legged feral cat to return and placed him into a large cage set up on the dining room table so we could keep an eye on him. Whilst he was under anaesthetic, the Vet took the opportunity to neuter him so he would not have further trauma. We were advised to keep him confined until the stitches had dissolved, which was no problem, at least we had a chance to get to know him and hopefully gain his trust. We now gave him a name and we called him ‘Billy’. At least he Billy recovering had not been killed on the road like so many lately, and as we had been given a chance to save him, we had to do our very best to give him a really good life in spite of his disability.

Billy slept the night and all the next day. His breathing was very rapid, he had been through so much poor little thing. The second night he did manage to eat the food we had laid out, comprising a tempting range of biscuits, packet food, and a selection plate which included a little wafer thin chicken, a ‘Lick-e-Lix’ and a tasty ‘meaty stick’ broken into small pieces. He cleared all the dishes and even tried to do the washing-up! At least he was eating. We had not tried to touch him and we had not yet seen him on his feet. We did not wish to trouble him as movement was no doubt still very difficult and we would not want him to panic and bang himself on the sides of the cage. We just talked to him in a soft encouraging voice but he stayed in his comfy bed and tried to hide. Little by little we will get him through this. The Vet

A couple of days later and we found him in the morning hiding under his upturned bed. We uncovered him and placed the bed back as it should be, but when we looked again, he was hidden under his bed. This happened about three times before we got the message that he needed somewhere to hide, so we replaced his open bed with a pyramid style one and he immediately took possession.

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itsubishi invented the 4x4based 4-seater pick-up truck about 60 years ago, and rather prosaically named it ‘L200’. So successful was their concept that many car-makers copied the style. Indeed, the American ‘big three’ car makers got huge levels of profitability based almost entirely upon making millions of quite crude cars of this mould, while featuring huge V8 ‘gas-guzzler’ engines. They were eagerly bought by many American families as their ‘go anywhere, do anything Utility’ choice and the car-makers became rich as although the cost of making these cars was low, they were able to sell each one at huge profit margins. It has only been in recent years as the American car buyer has realised the crushing importance of fuel efficiency and pollution, that sales have dwindled, inevitably leading to the well-publicised demise of the traditional not-so-smart American auto industry. Mitsubishi haven’t been standing still in the meantime. While they don’t face price-based competition from America any more, they still face more worthy competition from far Eastern competitors and in the meantime a couple of European car makers have also jumped on the band-wagon. So, this Autumn they have announced the 5th iteration

of the L200 to put them back out front. Not that they necessarily need it - over the years this car has been so well loved, it has a loyal following who would not talk about the merits of different makes, but merely how they would ‘accessorise’ their next L200. So, this is historically a highly respected vehicle. In the series 5, they have extended their recent policy of reducing weight, increasing operating efficiency and enhancing usability. Possibly most importantly for widening their customer base, they have moved away somewhat from the ‘truck’ appearance to a much more externally ‘styled’ car, while providing a car-style luxurious interior.

The most surprising thing about this car was the drive. With the Outlander 2.2 litre diesel and an automatic gearbox, I was expecting neither power nor economy. Wrong! Acceleration was strong and available cruising speed high, aided by a very quiet cabin. Suspension, road-holding and handling exceeded my expectations by far to give a very smooth, flat ride. The previously unremarkable turning circle has been improved greatly - and with ‘quick’ and responsive steering. I felt confident enough with this car to take 4 to London for the day, a comfortable and economical drive averaging 38mpg. Just for laughs, I drove into the Savoy expecting a “you can’t put that there ‘ere” to be surprised to have a car jockey offer to park the car for me. I think that is a very important happening.

Now to business. The load area is open to the elements and would need ‘accessorising’ if carrying large/heavy/dirty loads. Meantime, the cabin is spacious and is truly capable of carrying smaller items The end product looks power- such as suitcases or expensive tools ful, beautifully finished and almost - passengers permitting. beautiful as you walk up to it, only the sheer size intimidating in any If needing such a vehicle, I would way. Up into the cabin which seats certainly choose the L200 and look 5 in comfort and my test car - the forward to every character-full drive! top version called ‘Barbarian’ - was upholstered in supple leather, a nicely styled dashboard featuring Sat-nav and all controls falling readily to hand - notably the traction alternatives are controlled by a small rotary electronic se-

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RINGWOOD WI

RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE FOOTPATH SOCIETY

NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT SAILABILITY

HEATHERLANDS SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

Meet 4th Monday at 2pm in Greyfriars Community Centre, Christchurch Rd, Ringwood, BH24 1DW. For further details please contact Janet Reid - President, 01425 470826.

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

We are looking for some new volunteers, if you enjoy meeting new We bowl from 7.30pm to 10 pm every Wed & Sun at St. Leonards & St. people, would like a new hobby then please join us. No experience of Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road. A gentle sport suitable for ladies as sailing necessary,just a willingness to help people,training given. Stefan well as men. Ring George on 01425-489833 / 07831224945 Hart, 01202 760477, membershipsec@newforestsailability.co.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 Secretary Peter Wildash: 07587000223, mayoflycraft@talktalk.net

TRAD JAZZ CLUB

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

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

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 Brenda Titt 01425 475715 Philipandbrenda@talktalk.net

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THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

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RINGWOOD PHILATELIC SOCIETY

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

Meet 2 to 4pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Greyfriars. www.ringwoodu3a.org.uk or call Pete - 01425 478077 for details.

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

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

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

Want to try woodturning? Come and join us at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall Braeside Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2PH 1st Wednesday each month 7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759 663151 or just come along 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

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.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY

We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except July & August) at in St Francis Church Hall, Beatrice Road, Salisbury, SP1 3PN. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings in term time from 7.30pm- 11am Contact 01722 780683 Visitors welcome Entrance £5.00 9pm in the URC, Salisbury Street. New singers welcome. Contact our Secretary on: 01425 654372 ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS Forest School club for children from 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham ROTARY CLUB OF FORDINGBRIDGE Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, We meet at 6.30pm/7pm on Tuesdays every week at Avonway. camp fires, nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen on 01725 517807 We like to make a difference to the lives of others. For information on joining us call: Colin Ritchie on 01425 655877

FORDINGBRIDGE CHORAL SOCIETY

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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 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

FORDINGBRIDGE HANDBELL RINGERS

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

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

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

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IBSLEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Meet on the last Thursday of each month 7.30pm at Ibsley Village Hall. A variety of speakers, Plant sale in May and Annual Show September. Contact Judy 01425 472714

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hildren’s savings accounts provide a great way to build a nest egg for later life, perhaps for driving lessons or to fund a gap year, and are a good way to introduce the subject of money management. We look at three savings options below that could be ideal for your child. These are products that incorporate a range of features and benefits, including tax-free status, instant access, and longer savings terms. So let’s start with a product that was first introduced in 2011: Junior ISAs Junior ISAs are available to children under the age of 18 who don’t already have a Child Trust Fund. However, new legislation has recently been introduced to allow the transfer of monies from a Child Trust Fund into a Junior ISA. The contribution limit for a Junior ISA is £4,000 for the 2014-15 tax year, and there are two types of account available: • Cash Junior ISA: offering tax-free interest and instant access. • Stocks and Shares Junior ISA: cash is invested in stocks and shares, with no tax paid on dividends or capital growth. Children are entitled to open one of each of these

accounts, and although parents or guardians can open and manage them, the money belongs to the child. Withdrawals by children are not allowed until they turn 18, but they can manage their own accounts when they reach 16 years of age. The Junior ISA will be in the child’s name, but parents and guardians opening the account are the ‘registered contacts’ as far as the bank or building society is concerned. NS&I Children’s Bonds These are tax-free investments that run for a 5-year term. They can be purchased by a parent, guardian, grandparent or great grandparent on behalf of a child, and each ‘issue’ has its own guaranteed rate of interest which is paid at the end of the term. The minimum investment amount for these Bonds is £25, with £3,000 being the maximum amount allowed per issue. Interest is calculated daily and added to the account each year, so that the child also benefits from compound interest. Children’s Savings Accounts These types of account can be opened with as little as £1, with most bank and building societies offering at least one savings account for children. In most cases money can be withdrawn with no notice. Once a child reaches the

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age of seven they may be able to manage the account themselves, which is a great way for them to learn how to deal with their money. There are two different types of children’s savings accounts, and you can open more than one: • Easy access: the interest rate will probably be lower with an easy or instant access account, but money can be withdrawn or deposited with no restrictions. These accounts are popular with children as many of them offer free gifts, including piggy banks and toys. • Regular savings: interest rates will be slightly higher for this type of account, but money is not accessible and you need to make regular monthly deposits into the account. If any payments are missed you may suffer a reduction of interest. Which savings account you choose for your child depends on your own circumstances. The Junior ISA has proven to be very popular, and the new legislation regarding transfer of monies from a Child Trust Fund to a Junior ISA opens up the product to more people. https://www.gov.uk/juniorindividual-savings-accounts/ open-an-account http://www.nsandi.com/ childrens-bonds

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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 & sometimes take you shopping. Call: “Sandleheath & Fordingbridge 0845 385902” and, for more info, call 01425 652527 or 01425 650770

WIGGLE & GIGGLE GROUP

Meet at The Victoria Rooms FORDINGBRIDGE. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 3.00pm - 4.30pm for babies and little ones to around 3yrs. Contact NLCC for further information on 079 097 11886

FORDINGBRIDGE BRIDGE CLUB

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 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

RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE CLUB FOR THE BLIND

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

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

EAST DORSET & RINGWOOD NHS RETIREMENT

RINGWOOD CAMERA CLUB

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB

WESSEX SUGARCRAFTERS

FRIENDS OF FORDINGBRIDGE HOSPITAL

FORDINGBRIDGE EMBROIDERY CLUB

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

A very friendly club that meet on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at Ringwood Conservative Club. We welcome visitors and have a beginner's section. www.ringwoodcameraclub.co.uk or 01425 482864. 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

Meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at St Mary’s Church Hall, We raise money to provide extras & equipment. New members and Fordingbridge. 2-4.30pm. Novices & experts welcome. helpers welcome at our 2 main annual fundraising events also volunteers to join the team serving morning coffee to patients. Contact: Pam 01425 652103, Maureen 01425 657334, Valerie 01425 656052 Lynette Stanford, 01425 657650 lynette_stanford@btinternet.com

THE RINGWOOD AND BURLEY BAND

Practice evening, each Friday at 8pm - 10pm. Ebenezer Hall, Greyfriars, Ringwood. NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Jane Lashmar: secretary@ringwoodandburleyband.co.uk

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.

RINGWOOD FRENCH CLUB

FORDINGBRIDGE CAMERA CLUB

MENS CLUB at Greyfriars

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HURN ROCK AND ROLL CLUB

NEW FOREST JAZZ WORKSHOPS

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. Men's friendly discussion group. At Greyfriars from 10.15 to 12 noon every Thursday to share our thoughts on both serious and light-hearted subjects as suggested by our members. For more info 01425 470795 Every Sunday evening 7.30pm to 10.30pm at The Hurn Bridge Sports Club BH23 6DY Beginners Welcome. Contact: Alan 01202 699022

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

LONGWATER TAI CHI

At Godshill Village Hall, final Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm for musicians, any ability, who want to learn jazz. £4 per session, inc tea & biscuits. Derek Ayling, 01425 650770 or Hippotrain@btinternet.com

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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 Shirley Alford 01202 315417

ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

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

Fordingbridge & District Branch No. 1321. Meet every 4th Thursday in the Month at Scout Hall, Fordingbridge 7.30pm. Open to all ex RAF & friends. Contact: Bob Moffat 01425 654434/Gwen Sturges 01425 654610

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. 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

Meet at Greyfriars Community Centre on 1st Monday evening of the month for illustrated talks IN ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics. Contact : Hazel on 01425 476091 Pub nights, Parent toddler groups, Children’s language club Contact: Cassandra 01425 479101 www.kinderspiel.co.uk cassscholz1@yahoo.co.uk

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.

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ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION

FORDINGBRIDGE & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL 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

GREYFRIARS BRIDGE CLUB

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

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Finding gifts for the “Nothing I Need” Brigade by Kate McLelland “There’s nothing I need. Don’t buy me anything.” It’s the festive season, and not buying anything just isn’t an option, unless you want to feel like a cross between the Grinch and Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas morning. But what do you get for those friends or family members who genuinely seem to have everything? I’m not talking a mansion, a yacht and a Ferrari: just all the things required for comfortable, everyday living. There comes a time in everyone’s life when it’s likely that they will have collected all the knick-knacks, gadgets and gizmos they’ll ever need. So what are the options when it comes to buying an original gift for the man or woman who says “There’s nothing I need”? Give a goat At Oxfam (www.oxfam.org. uk) it costs just £25 to buy a goat for a needy family trying to survive in areas affected by war or drought, who can use the gift to produce nutritious dairy products such as milk and cheese. Oxfam also supplies a brightly coloured gift card that explains your purchase. An unforgettable experience If you’ve run out of gift

ideas for your nearest and dearest, why not give them an experience? It could be anything from afternoon tea for two at a choice of 70 hotels and restaurants nationwide (£36 from www.redletterdays. co.uk), to a hot air champagne balloon flight for one (from £109 at www.buyagift.co.uk). This isn’t the kind of gift you can keep in your bottom drawer, but the lucky recipient is unlikely to ever forget the sensation of drifting high over the British countryside with a glass of bubbly in their hand. Adopt a rare animal The World Wildlife Fund (now called WWF) has another clever gift idea for people who like to feel they are helping a good cause. Go to: www.wwf.org.uk and buy an “adopt a wild animal” pack as a gift. This isn’t an actual adoption – your donation won’t be linked to a specific animal – but the adoption pack does include a cuddly toy version of the chosen species. Go retro Treat them to a retro sweet hamper (£36) or a retro chocolate gift box (£12.95) full of Munchies, Curly Wurlies and other nostalgic goodies, both from www.retrosweets.co.uk. Vintage board games are

also popular: you can buy old games in “as new” condition from online retailers such as eBay and Amazon. Buy a gift voucher It used to be that gift vouchers could only be exchanged at one particular retailer, but those days are long gone. The “Love2Shop” voucher can be spent in over 20,000 UK locations, including restaurants, hotels, spas and leisure resorts. (www.highstreetvouchers.com). Can’t afford any of the above? If your Christmas gift budget won’t stretch to the items mentioned here, consider giving the gift of your time. Buy a small gift box and enclose a note promising to do something for the recipient: a couple of hours of gardening; baking a cake every week for a month; decorating the spare room. These gifts are a far cry from a boring box of toiletries or a shirt and tie set, and at least you’ll win Brownie points for original thinking. You’ll also avoid the dirty looks and long silences that come from having taken the “Nothing I need” brigade’s protestations a bit too literally!

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Astronomy: A hobby that’s (literally) out of this world The spectacular appearance of the Perseid Shower, every year in high summer, is an event that demonstrates just how exciting watching the night sky can be. The Perseid Shower is a stream of space dust and particles that flows behind the rather unromantically named Swift-Tuttle comet, forming a glittering procession of meteors. Make the effort to get up early to watch this natural light show and you’ll have a good introduction to astronomy. Studying the stars and planets can be an incredibly rewarding hobby, whether you are a beginner, observing with the naked eye, or a tech-lover equipped with a substantial telescope and accessories such as a CCD (chargecoupled device) camera for capturing those night-sky panoramas. FIRST STEPS As an amateur astronomer you’ll need to become thoroughly familiar with the night sky: understanding how it changes, not just throughout the hours of a single night, but season by season, and even when viewed from different latitudes. Most beginners will be tempted to buy a telescope, but remember if you live in an urban area where there is light pollution it’s unlikely you will get a clear view of the night sky, however powerful your telescope may be. The size and quality of the lens is important, but be warned: many of the instruments sold by non-specialist shops are simply not up to the job. The views of space you

can expect with a standard telescope may not match the stunning shots taken from space (without the blurring effect of the earth’s atmosphere), but with a little effort you should be able to see the rich detail on the Moon’s surface, the rings of Saturn and the planet Jupiter’s surface contours, together with its four larger moons. Once you become more familiar with the night sky you may also be able to locate and view distant galaxies and star clusters. LEARNING ABOUT ASTRONOMY There are many online sources of information, books and software packages to help you get to grips with this vast subject: a list of publications is available from the Royal Astronomical Society’s website (www.ras.org.uk). If you want to make a serious study of astronomy, there are a number of distance learning courses available. The Open University offers a certificate in “Astronomy and Planetary Science”, which provides a basic introduction that can be studied in separate modules: see the OU website at www.open.ac.uk for more information and costs. Alternatively Liverpool John Moores University offers short courses for under £200 (see www.astronomy.ac.uk).

JOINING THE ASTRO COMMUNITY Astronomy is fun, but it can be even more enjoyable when you link up with others. The British Astronomical Association has supported amateur astrologers since 1890 and on their website (www.britastro.org) you can chat to other enthusiasts via BAA’s online forums or find out about meetings and events taking place all over the country. Astronomy Clubs UK (www. astronomyclubs.co.uk) is also a fantastic resource where you can search for a local club, find blogs and podcasts or search out places to visit. Whether you’re interested in how the universe was formed, the movements of the planets or the prospect of meeting an alien life form, astronomy is a fascinating and far-ranging topic. It’s a hobby that’s literally out of this world, and there’s no better place to start than in your own (suitably dark) back yard. By Kate McLelland

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ou don’t have to live in a 250-year-old house to enjoy the timeless elegance of Georgian style. Refined and uncluttered, its symmetry, proportion and classicism looks good in all kinds of homes, says Katherine Sorrell. Was it the Georgians who made us modern? During the century or so following the ascent of George I in 1714, our towns and cities, and homes and gardens, were transformed and the inexorable rise of popular culture began. Perhaps it is part of a trend away from pared-down minimalism in favour of bolder colours, decorative surfaces and more intricate shapes, or perhaps it is simply the appeal of classic elegance – either way, it is not surprising that we find Georgian life and times, and especially its architecture and interiors, fascinating. But what was Georgian style? According to V&A curator Julius Bryant: ‘The prevailing mood of the period is one of classical revival, of symmetry, order, balance, space and calm – in contrast to Victorian clutter. The centrepiece of a room would be a fireplace with a prominent mantelpiece,

and then lovely floorboards, Turkish rugs, and furniture made from walnut and mahogany, with carved edges, stable and strong.’ This was, of course, the age of the master cabinetmaker: famous names such as Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite. The general preference was for fine, small, light pieces made from rich woods, often featuring decorative gilding, marquetry or lacquer. If you can’t afford Georgian antiques, look for Victorian or Edwardian replicas. As for fabrics, cottons and linens became extremely popular and a host of beautiful printed and woven patterns appeared, many of which are still available, including chintzes featuring large, bright florals, bold stripes, Chinese scenes and the monochrome images of toile de Jouy. On walls, either wood panelling or block-printed wallpaper would be perfect, or paint colours from the many historic ranges on offer today. Georgian ‘common’ colours included off-white, stone, grey, cream and a wide range of earthy tones. Generally speaking, the stronger the colour, the more expensive it was to produce, so some people added

touches of pea green, olive, lemon or pale blue, while the very well off employed brighter shades such as pink, orange, straw, deep green, ultramarine and Prussian blue. At the start of the Georgian era homes were very poorly lit, but by the turn of the century gas and oil lighting was the latest thing for those who could afford it, though candles were still the norm for most. This meant that decorative light fittings became fashionable. Period lighting can be tricky to get right; either seek out good reproductions or stick to simple, timeless modern fittings that won’t clash with other pieces. In many older homes, panelled-wood shutters look just right at the windows, but otherwise simple curtains made from a suitable fabric work well. The later part of the Georgian period saw the introduction of French rod curtains that drew horizontally – the forerunners of our modern curtains. Last of all, to really get things right, add one or two typical finishing touches such as classical busts or statues, romantic porcelain figures, lacquerwork screens, rococo silver and Wedgwood ceramics. And ensure that your rooms are arranged with an emphasis on order and symmetry. You will no doubt appreciate how this gracious and tasteful style has become an essential element in our interior vocabulary. Main Image - French Green no.187, an historic colour that was hugely popular at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries, Mylands Paints, 020 8670 9161; www.mylands.co.uk.

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Local Entertainment Centres Barrington Theatre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH. More info Janet Matthews 01202 855001 or www.ednta.org WI Ringwood present a talk on' Christmas Table Centres' Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Ring2pm by Patricia’s Florist wood BH24 1DW - Tel: 01425 472613 Ringwood and District Community Association Council Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Ring7.30pm Meeting wood BH24 1DW 01425 472613 Come in to Roost Meet Blashford staff in the Tern Hide to To book please contact Jim or Tracy on watch a dusk spectacle as up to 20,000 gulls, 500 geese 01425 472760 or Blashford3pm - Dusk and 200 goosander come in to roost on Ibsley Water. Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Tern Suggested donation £4. Sorry no dogs. Hide car park off Ellingham Drove. Artist Workshop. Lino Block Printing with Wendy Barber The Salisbury Museum. The King's and Rachel Sargent. Artist Wendy Barber, who was partner and worked with him for 30 years, House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wilt10.15am – 12.45pm Hinchcliffe’s together with Rachel Sargent, will lead this three-session shire. SP1 2EN. 01722 332151. workshop in the art of lino block printing. Booking essen- www.salisburymuseum.org.uk tial £52 Members,£58 Non-Members (materials included) New Forest jazz Workshop:If you play an instrument & Godshill Village Hall, Woodgreen Rd, 7.30pm like Jazz then come along. Godshill, Hants. SP6 2LL CONCERT : Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society : Ian The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the 7.30pm House £7; members £5 door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, RingGreyfriars One Study Day School - "Stonehenge - the 10am - 4pm wood BH24 1DW. Contact Doris story so far" by Julian Richards Hughes 01425 478764 10am

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Ringwood and Fordingbridge Air Training Corps Craft Meeting House, Meeting Fayre. Ploughman’s lunch available from 12.30pm Meet Ringwood House Lane, Ringwood BH24 1EY. Father Christmas 11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm. Free entry, all are welcome.

Wildlife Rangers Get outside, learn new skills and imTo book please contact Jim or Tracy on prove your wildlife knowledge whilst having fun! Specifi- 01425 472760 or Blashfordcally for 13 to 18 year olds. Please dress to be outside Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashand bring a packed lunch. Suggested donation £4 per ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham person. Sorry no dogs. Drove, BH24 3PJ. Blashford Buggy Walk Join us for a buggy walk around No need to book, please contact Jim or Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. Get outside, get fit and Tracy on 01425 472760 or Blashforddiscover the wonderful wildlife living on your doorstep! Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk for further informaFri 4, 18 Dec 10.30am - 12noon The site is dog free with buggy friendly paths. We meet tion. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Eduon alternate Friday mornings. Children must be accom- cation Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 panied by adults. Sorry no dogs. Suggested donation £3. 3PJ. Ringwood Christmas Fair. Christmas Lights Switch On Event. Snow machines, street entertainers, lantern pa- Market Place, Ringwood, Hants. BH24 10am - 7pm Sat 5 Dec rade, carol singers, fair rides, food stalls, arts and crafts 1AW. 01425 473 883 stalls, Elves and Santa in his Grotto. Christmas Fayre - jewellery, handicrafts, nearly-new All Saints Church Ringwood Rd Service 2pm - 4pm clothes, cakes, books & cd's, tombola, grand raffle Road St Leonards & St Ives BH24 2NS Sat 5 Dec Admission £1 (children under 10 free) www.allsaints-online.co.uk High Designs Craft Fair. Quality Handmade Items by Woodgreen Village Hall, Hale Road, 10am - 4pm local craftspeople. Free parking and admission. Buy Woodgreen, Fordingbridge, Hampshire. 5 - 6 Dec unique, handcrafted presents for Christmas SP6 2AJ Christmas Craft Market at Moors Valley Country Park Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, 11am - 4pm features beautiful handmade gifts from Dorset and Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ring5 - 20 Dec Hampshire. www.moors-valley.co.uk wood, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721. Wildlife Tots: Dress a Tree Outdoor play, exploration and To book your place please contact discovery for pre-school aged children and their parents Tracy on 01425 472760 or Blashford10.30am - 12noon or or carers. Children must be accompanied by adults. Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashMon 7 Dec 1pm - 2.30pm Sorry no dogs.Suggested donation £3 per child. ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Booking essential. Drove, BH24 3PJ. The Forest Forge Theatre Company brings its seasonal Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, 6.30pm - 8.30pm offering of Hansel and Gretel. This interactive adventure Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ring(Doors open includes an encounter with a tiny witch and a beautiful wood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. 01425 Tue 8 Dec 5.30pm) house made of sweets! All ages, all children must be 470721. www.moors-valley.co.uk accompanied. £9.50 per person. Free parking. Booking essential. CONCERT : Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society : The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the 7.30pm Wed 9 Dec Byron Jones; £7; members £5 door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 Festive Willow Workshop for adults. Create your own Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, willow decorations, from wreaths, stars and trees to Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ring10.30am - 3pm Fri 11 Dec mince pie platters. £30 including free parking. wood, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721. Booking essential. www.moors-valley.co.uk AVON VALLEY CONCERTS music society presents The Musicke Companye performing 'A Yuletide Tale'. Adults The United Reformed Church, Salisbury 7.30pm £15, Students £3, Accompanied children U16 - free. Tick- Street, Fordingbridge SP6 1AB. Fri 11 Dec ets available on the door, online, at Grants of Ringwood, www.avonvalleyconcerts.com Greyfriars Community Centre & Fordingbridge Bookshop Husky Experience. A truly unique experience to meet Valley Country Park and Forest, working Huskies up close. This session will also include Moors Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ring9am, 11am, 1pm or an opportunity for you to complete a short sled run on Dorset, BH24 2ET. 01425 12, 13 Dec 2.30pm your own with guidance from experienced Handlers from wood, www.moors-valley.co.uk Team GB. Age: 6 years and over, all children must be 470721. £32.00 per person. Booking essential. accompanied by a participating adult. Sun 29 Nov 10am - 2.30pm

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Why Mountains Matter By Alison Runham

nternational Mountain Day is a UN observance held annually on the 11th December to highlight the importance of mountains, sustainable mountain development and mountain peoples and environments. This year’s theme is Promoting Mountain Products for Better Livelihoods. Mountains cover around 22 percent of the earth’s land surface, providing fresh water, energy and food to 720 million mountain people worldwide and indirectly benefiting billions more. They’re vital to providing renewable energy through solar power, wind power, biogas and hydropower (which currently provides a fifth of the world’s electricity). MAINTAINING MOUNTAIN LIVELIHOODS It’s hard for mountain farmers and workers to compete with lowland prices and production volumes, but globalisation helps them sell high quality products. Tourism, outdoor activities, nature preservation and cultural heritage can also help local economies, but must be sustainable – and this is just as true for our UK mountains. So, what of the highest mountains in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland? Are their communities and economies thriving and sustainable? SCOTLAND: BEN NEVIS At a ht of 1,344m (4,409 ft), Ben

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Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK and the British Isles. It’s situated near Fort William at the western end of the Grampian Mountains, and those who climb to the summit discover a ruined observatory that closed in 1904. Most ascents are made via the Mountain Track from Glen Nevis on the mountain’s south side, a route that’s strenuous but easier than that taken by climbers up the cliffs of the north face. The economy of Ben Nevis depends on tourists, walkers, climbers, large scale forestry and the hydroelectric works powering aluminium smelting works. WALES: SNOWDON Snowdon, located in the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, is 1,085 metres (3,560ft) high. There are several routes up, of varying difficulty, but the easiest way to the top is the Snowdon Mountain railway, which carries passengers 4.7 miles from the tourist hotspot of LLanberis to the summit with its visitor centre and cafe. Tourism, outdoor activities and increasingly, hydroelectric power production, are a big boost to the economy here. ENGLAND: SCAFELL PIKE Scafell Pike, at 978 metres (3,209 ft), sits in farmland in Cumbria’s beautiful Lake District - the most visited national park in the UK. However, although tourism is vital for the local economy,

path erosion and littering are concerns. As the middle mountain in the ‘Three Peaks Challenge’, Scafell Pike tends to attract hill walkers who rush to climb it and rush off again, often spending little money locally. The Lake District National Park Authority is working with other organisations to lessen the environmental impact of tourism and business while retaining the area’s character. NORTHERN IRELAND: SLIEVE DONARD Slieve Donard is an 850-metre (2,790 ft) peak in the Mourne Mountains near the County Down coast. The 22 mile long Mourne Wall that protects the local reservoir’s catchment area runs over the mountain. The local economy relies on stone working, sand and gravel extraction, farming, tourism and outdoor activities. Slieve Donard has amazing views of the sea, the Lake District, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Arran. Along with Scafell Pike and Snowdon, it was used as an observation station by the Ordnance Survey when performing triangulations to fix the positions of Britain and Ireland. If you’ve never visited one of these UK mountains, take a trip – although perhaps in a warmer month! You don’t have to climb them to appreciate their beauty and importance.

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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Moors Valley Park and Forest, Make a Christmas wreath or table decoration to decorate Horton Road, Country Ashley Heath, Nr Ringyour home. All materials and tools provided. All ages wood, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721. welcome. From £4 per item. No need to book. www.moors-valley.co.uk Godshill Village Hall. Derek Ayling on All-day New Forest Jazz workshop tutored by the 01425 650770 or email renowned Mark Bassey. Hippotrain@BTInternet.com Winter Willow Wonders Enjoy a short walk gathering your materials before creating simple willow decorations including stars and wreaths to take home in time for Christmas. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. Suggested donation £4 per person. WI Ringwood Christmas Entertainment & Party incl. Quiz, Stories, Poems, Music, Carols, Chat ‘Bring a Plate’ to share’ Come in to Roost Meet Blashford staff in the Tern Hide to watch a dusk spectacle as up to 20,000 gulls, 500 geese and 200 goosander come in to roost on Ibsley Water.Sorry no dogs.Suggested donation £4 per person.

To book your place please contact Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 1DW - Tel: 01425 472613

To book please contact Jim or Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Tern Hide car park off Ellingham Drove. Trinity Church, Ringwood, BH24 1DH. 7.30pm. (doors open RMDS Choir concert 'Tidings of Joy!' Tickets £8 Tickets in person from Greyfriars (Monat 7pm) Fri) or www.rmds.org.uk East Dorset NT Association - An illustrated talk by Andy Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Fern7.30pm Thomas on 'A Celebratory History of Christmas'. down, BH22 9TH. More info Janet MatAll welcome thews 01202 855001 or www.ednta.org Ellingham Church, Ringwood, BH24 7.30pm (doors open RMDS Choir concert 'Tidings of Joy!' Tickets £10. 3PJ. Tickets in person from Greyfriars at 7pm) (Mon-Fri) or www.rmds.org.uk The Jazzaholics, led by "Baby" Jools make their first ap- “The Hideaway”, at 17 Moorlands Road. 8pm - 10.30pm pearance at the Verwood Traditional Jazz Club for our Verwood. BH31 7PD. Janet 01202 (Doors Open 7pm) Christmas party. Raffle-good selected prizes,meat ham- 873725, Geoff 07798 721405. per, cosmetics, groceries & bottles of Christmas cheer! Supporters £10 and Visitors £11. Ringwood Parish Church. Tickets in per7.30pm (doors open RMDS Choir concert 'Tidings of Joy!' Tickets £8 . son from Greyfriars (Mon-Fri) or at 7pm) www.rmds.org.uk Clay Christmas Decorations. Design and create your Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, own unique festive decorations for your home or Christ- Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ring1.30pm -2.30pm mas tree. Great to give as presents! All tools and materi- wood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. 01425 als provided. Booking essential. £4 per child, adults free. 470721. www.moors-valley.co.uk All ages, children must be accompanied. A chocolate workshop for adults and children. Join Fiona Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, from Fiona Ann Chocolates on this unique and fun work- Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ring10am - 12 noon shop and make some chocolate treats to take home to wood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. 01425 enjoy during the Christmas holiday. Age: 5 to 12 years, 470721. www.moors-valley.co.uk Booking essential. £10.00 per child children 7 years and under must be accompanied. Christmas Carols in Ringwood Market Square. Bring a Ringwood Market Square. 6.30pm present to give to Father Christmas. Wildlife Tots: Winter Wonderland Outdoor play, explora- To book your place please contact Tracy 01425 472760 or Blashford10.30am - 12noon or tion and discovery for pre-school aged children and their on Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashparents or carers. Children must be accompanied by 1pm - 2.30pm adults. Sorry no dogs. Suggested donation £3 per child. ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Booking essential. Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, RingGreyfriars Study Group - The Arts and Crafts Movement wood BH24 1DW contact: Doris Hughes 10am - 12 noon by Sue Smith 01425 478764 Chris Stanbury plays his Yamaha Stagea keyboard, Ver- The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the 7.30pm door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 wood Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors Godshill Village Hall. Derek Ayling All-day jazz rhythm/ backing/ tightening workshop for All Day 01425 650770, or email both rhythm and one-liner players delivered by the Hippotrain@BTInternet.com session guitarist Earl Jackson. Avon Valley Concerts presents a classical music recital The United Reformed Church, Salisbury by the young Pomegranate Trio who, since giving their 7.30pm Street, Fordingbridge SP6 1AB. debut concert in 2014, have quickly established a reputa- www.avonvalleyconcerts.com tion for fine performances. Tickets £15 Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, RingGreyfriars Study Group - The Impressionists by David 10am - 12 noon wood BH24 1DW contact: Doris Hughes Westhead 01425 478764 Introduction to The Night Sky Spend an evening under To book please contact Jim or Tracy on the stars at Blashford Lakes with members from Fording- 01425 472760 or Blashfordbridge Astronomers. First an introductory talk on the sky Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashtonight indoors, then outside to observe the late Winter ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham 6.30pm - 8.30pm constellations. In the event of cloud an extended talk and Drove, BH24 3PJ. indoor demonstration of telescopes and astro-software Children must be accompanied by will be available. All proceeds from the event will be split adults. Sorry no dogs. Booking essential. £6 per person. between HIWWT and Fordingbridge Astronomers. Church Hall, Linford Road, 7.30pm & Matinees The Little Mermaid, a pantomime by Kate Goddard per- Poulner Poulner, Ringwood, BH24 1TY. Tickets: at 2.30pm (18, 20 formed by Poulner Players. Tickets available from mid 07927380214 or Feb) January www.poulnerplayers.com 3pm - Dusk

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Sitting Comfortably? It Could Be Killing You. By Alison Runham

Even if you exercise regularly, too much sitting could significantly shorten your life. With employment and entertainment becoming ever more sedentary, sitting down for hours is the norm for many of us. But in the last decade, research has increasingly proved that prolonged sitting is a health risk in itself, regardless of how much or how little exercise we do, and can cause irreversible damage. Disturbing rEsEarch A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2008 estimated that for every hour we sit watching TV after the age of 25, our life expectancy decreases by 21.8 minutes, while a 2012 study in the Lancet estimated that inactivity causes 9% of premature deaths. So how does sitting shorten life expectancy? Recent studies showed a 147% increase in the incidence of cardiovascular events (incidents causing heart muscle damage) and a 112% increase in diabetes risk amongst those spending longest sitting, compared to those who sat least. Inactivity is known to increase breast and colon cancer risk too - and

unsurprisingly, obesity. James Levine, Director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative, has said he believes sitting is more dangerous than smoking. “We are sitting ourselves to death.” We know prolonged inactivity results in decreased bone density, and evidence now shows it reduces the action of enzymes that maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Some experts have suggested the effects of prolonged sitting may partially resemble those of zero gravity, causing the accelerated ageing, bone and muscle loss that occurs in astronauts. Unfortunately, exercise sessions aren’t a “cure for too much sitting,” explains Professor Marc Hamilton, from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in Men’s Health. “The average person could never do enough to counteract the effect of hours and hours of chair time.” tackling thE ProblEm A moderately active lifestyle which includes housework, walking or gardening is ideal. Take regular active breaks from seated activities like reading and watching TV: mop the floor, take a quick walk, or do a few minutes of ‘step’ (an

exercise step isn’t required. Stairs will do). You could also consider: • Reducing your sitting time by standing on public transport, walking or biking to the station, or getting off the bus earlier. • Standing or walking while on the phone. • A standing desk, a desk that converts between sitting and standing, or a unit that converts your normal desk to a standing one. • A treadmill desk (or attach a bracket or stand to your treadmill). • Sitting on a yoga ball; your core muscles will be used constantly to retain balance. • Walking or organising a sporting activity at lunchtime. • Active Sitting. It won’t replace standing or walking, but makes sitting healthier. Try raising your heels up and down; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lower your lower leg from knee height or whole leg from hip height; swivelling your office chair using just your hips; tensing, stretching and bending your arms; rolling your shoulders. • Using the Pomodoro Technique, described here: http://pomodorotechnique. com/. This time management technique inserts regular breaks – that’s the time to get active. So next time you’re about to start something, stop. Does it have to be done sitting down? If not, then don’t sit! Bear in mind, though, that constant standing isn’t ideal either. Experts recommend aiming for a 50/50 split between sitting and activity.

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Local hearing specialist offers the world’s first undetectable hearing aid

Dorset hearing practice is one of a select group of UK dispensers to offer a device that offers a completely new way to treat hearing loss. Placed deep in the ear canal, the small hearing aid cannot be seen and is designed to be worn 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, for months at a time. Clarity Hearing Solutions, Verwood is offering Lyric, labeled ‘the contact lens for your ears’, which can even be worn while sleeping, in the shower or during exercise. The device allows users to effectively ‘forget’ they are wearing it, providing a convenient and hassle free way for people to take control of their hearing loss.

Approximately 12 million people (one in five adults) in Britain currently experience hearing difficulties and this figure is expected to rise to one in three by 2025 . Lyric is available on a subscription basis from Clarity Hearing Solutions in Verwood, Dorset. Visit www.clarity-solutions.com for further information or call Clarity Hearing on 01202 820638.

Heather Cowell from Clarity Hearing says “Lyric is a major advancement in hearing aid development and ensures people, previously conscious about wearing a hearing device, now have the freedom to go about their daily lives without thinking about their hearing loss. Combining its tiny size with the latest microtechnology, Lyric provides the user with the opportunity to get the very best from their hearing.”

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Motoring mutterings combusting diesel Car buyers tend to ponder over whether a petrol, diesel, hybriddriven or full electric vehicle would be the ‘right’ choice for them. We all have our individual needs, wants, perspectives and prejudices, so the choice is seldom clear. Inevitably diesels tend to come out on top in terms of driveability, economy and reliability. All this said, the diesel has recently been demonised by tree-hugger-led claims that diesels are dirty, contaminate the atmosphere with harmful particulates, while very conveniently for them ignoring clear facts. But this staged hysteria has been overshadowed by conjecture and mis-information surrounding the Volkswagen diesel cheating scandal which dominates our news channels. Let’s try and be objective and get to the underlying facts about diesel road vehicles.

pollution issues It is claimed that only electric cars do not create evil pollution, but of course this is wilful misinformation. Electricity is generated at power stations either from ‘dirty’ fossil fuels or even dirtier nuclear energy and that is where atmospheric pollution takes place - merely a shift to another location. In going through various conversion processes to reach the car, compounded inefficiencies are introduced which could render the net energy produced at the car wheels on a par with directly burning fossil fuel in the engine. It is said that diesel vehicles are intrinsically ‘dirty’ versus petrol

engines and other forms of power, but this is untrue for modern diesels. Our friends in Brussels have consistently upgraded emissions standards - the current level is Euro 6 - and this has resulted in diesel engines having many devices which filter out particulates and turn harmful substances into atmospheric gas and water, (similar to petrol engines) such that current emissions are similar to - or better than - very clean-running petrol engines. Nevertheless, there are many other great sources of atmospheric pollution out there including older large goods and public service vehicles, old power stations, industrial premises and even the good old domestic heating boiler!

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magazines, and although the figures published were somewhat biased towards economy, worked well enough. Nevertheless this testing was relentlessly attacked over some years as incorrect and biased by self-styled ‘Consumer Organisations’ in Europe and north America. Eventually, a set of rigorous laboratory tests was drawn up in Brussels to provide economy yardsticks, yet despite severe misgivings within the industry, was adopted. This included rigorous exhaust gas emission testing. As the tests are done in pure laboratory conditions, they are totally divorced from real life, only enabling crude comparisons of one car against another. This includes exhaust emissions.

Car makers were thus led into actively working to produce excellent results for their cars, specific to the tests. Consequently, the published figures are more indicative of the level of expertise of the individual car maker in producing miserly results It is an under these specific test condioverlooked fact that tions, than informing and assisting the consumer. In these tests, because of the vastly superior hybrids and full electric vehicles fuel consumption of diesel engines, they pro-rata put out less can produce truly nonsensically exhaust pollutants per mile than economical figures bearing zero relationship to in-use reality. In petrol engines. extreme cases such as in the current Volkswagen diesel scandal, cheating can ensue when the test-bed results are not good enough to meet legislation.

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Portrait of a Local Artist Probably the most famous couple to own one of Nicola Leader’s paintings is the Duke and Duchess of York. When Prince Andrew was stationed at Portland he and Sarah lived at Chideock Manor, then owned by Charlie Weld. When the Duke and Duchess left, Charlie commissioned Nicola Leader, the Bridport artist, to produce a painting of Chideock Manor. “I had previously been commissioned by Charlie to produce 12 paintings and drawings,” recalls Nicola. Aside from Nicola’s obvious talent, her success is in part due to some friends holding a charity art exhibition, when her children were young. “They wanted me to contribute some paintings, which I eventually did and five of the six sold before lunchtime on the preview day. My husband then said: ‘Get stuck in you can make some money from this!’ We converted the hayloft over the stables here into a studio overlooking the walled garden. And this is where I exhibit.” It was when Nicola was 21 in 1966 that she studied a foundation art course at Bournemouth Art College. “I studied absolutely everything you can imagine from sculpture to printmaking but there was no training whatsoever in watercolours. And this is what I wanted to do. I could only afford to study for a year as my father disapproved. When I was at Bournemouth Art College I was living at Ringwood – in a turreted flat in Avon Castle. At the end of my year’s course I worked for an estate agent called Charles Girard in Ringwood.” It was only after Nicola was married with children that her career as an artist took off. “One of my first commissions was to paint the president’s prize at the Melplash Show.” Nicola was brought up and has lived in West Dorset most of her life. Nicola’s studio is open by appointment. www.nicolaleader.co.uk

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“Jazz on an Autumn evening” with local band ‘Vanessa’s Villains.’

he Fordingbridge Twinning Association has been very busy of late. 16th – 19th October they were at the annual festivities in Vimoutiers for four days and then 24th October they had their annual “Jazz on an Autumn evening” event. Both events were accompanied by Malcolm Connolly, the Fordingbridge Town Mayor and his wife Marie. This event was a complete sell-out and was enjoyed by everyone, generating a number of enquiries to join the Association. In Vimoutiers the weather was perfect especially for the large Sunday Parade. The French really looked after the visitors wining and dining them all weekend! Forthcoming events include the annual

“Murder Mystery Evening” Saturday evening 6th February, a visit to Sontra in Germany in May next year, and of course another event in Vimoutiers from 14th – 18th October. Some French visitors are expected for the Fordingbridge Show over the weekend of 15th/16th/17th July. One last request please: are there any jazz musicians out there who would like to join us for the October weekend in Vimoutiers? They’ve got to be able to walk with the procession. For further details of all these events, do contact Derek and Alison Ayling on: 01425 650770 or by email on: Hippotrain@btinternet.com

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Doctors’ Numbers

Ringwood Medical Centre 01425 478901 The Close, Ringwood, BH24 1JY Cornerways Medical Centre Parkers Close, Gorley Road, Poulner BH24 1JD

01425 472515

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

Open Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm T: 03444 111306. e: advice@newforest.cabnet.org.uk w: www.adviceguide.org.uk

Library Times www.hants.gov.uk/library

Ringwood Library

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.dorsetforyou.com Dates in white are where days differ for Dorset. Term/holiday Autumn Term: 1 Sept - 18 Dec 15 Half Term: 26 Oct - 30 Oct 15 Christmas Holidays: 21 Dec 15 - 1 Jan 16 Spring Term: 4 Jan - 24 March 16 Half Term: 15 Feb - 19 Feb 16 Easter Holidays: 25 March - 8 April 16 Summer Term: 11 April - 20 July 16 Half Term: 30 May - 3 June 16 Summer Holidays: 23(21)July - 2 Sept 16(31 Aug 16) UK holidays Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 15 New Year: 1 Jan 16 Easter: 25 & 28 March 16 May Day: 2 May 16 Spring Bank Holiday: 30 May 16 Summer Bank Holiday: 29 Aug 16

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0300 555 1387

Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DW Opening Hours: Mon CLOSED Thur 9.00 - 5.00 Tues 9.00 - 7pm Fri 9.00 - 5.00 Wed 9.00 - 5.00 Sat 9.00 - 1pm Public Computer Network, and Photocopier facilities

Tots & Tinies - Wednesdays 11-11.30am Storytime(under 5’s)Thursdays 10.30-11.00am Childminders Storytime 1.30-2.30pm 1st Wednesday in month Chatterbooks Children’s book club 4.0-4.50pm 3rd Wednesday in month All Childrens activities term time only Knitting Group - 10-12 noon Alternate Wed/ Thurs Crochet Club 10-12 noon 1st Sat in month Dementia Drop-In 10-12 noon 1st Wed in month Disability Advice 10-12 noon 4th Friday in month

Fordingbridge Library 0300 555 1387 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 is closed so please knock on door) Other Drop-ins: Forest Disability, Dorset POPP Wayfinders - ask in Library for more details.

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Utilities / Emergencies

Ringwood/Fordingbridge Police Stations

101

Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency

999

Crimestoppers

0800 55 51 11

Gas - Emergency

0800 111 999

British Transport Police

0800 40 50 40

Community Centres Greyfriars- Ringwood

01425 472613

Avonway - Fordingbridge

01425 652706

Southern Electricity Emergency Water - Bournemouth Water - Southern –leaks

08000 72 72 82 01202 59 00 59 0800 820 999

Sewerage–Southern-emergency 0330 303 0368

Local Councils & Agencies

- Wessex

0345 600 4600

New Forest District Council

023 8028 5000

Ringwood Town Council

01425 473883

Fordingbridge Town Council

01425 654134

Ringwood & Fordingbridge Libraries

Hampshire County Council

0845 603 56 38

Citizens Advice Bureau - New Forest

03444 111 306

Environment Agency

0800 80 70 60

Visitor Information

-Ringwood

02380 282 269

-Fordingbridge

01425 654560

Community First New Forest

01425 482773

Floodline (warnings& advice)

0345 988 11 88

Ringwood Foodbank

01425 600 134

Bournemouth A&E

Hospitals

0800 800 151

BT Faultline

Information

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0300 555 1387

01202 70 41 69

National Express Coaches

0871 781 81 81

NHS Non-Emergency

111

Bournemouth Airport

01202 36 40 00

Bournemouth Hospital

01202 30 36 26

Southampton Airport

0844 481 7777

Christchurch Hospital

01202 48 63 61

Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail)

0871 200 22 33

Fordingbridge Hospital

01425 65 22 55

AA (Automobile Association)

0800 88 77 66

Poole Hospital

01202 66 55 11

RAC (Royal Automobile Club)

0333 2000 999

Salisbury Hospital

01722 33 62 62

Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries

01202 33 84 20

Southampton Hospital

02380 77 72 22

National Rail Enquiries

0345 748 49 50

Helplines Samaritans

01202 551 999

Childline

0800 11 11

Drinkline

0300 123 1110

NSPCC

0808 800 50 00

Lifeline-NFDC Community Alarms

02380 28 54 53

National Drugs Helpline

0800 77 66 00

National Debtline

0808 808 40 00

Age Concern

0800 328 7154

Rspca - Ashley Heath

0300 123 0749

Seniorline

0808 800 65 65

AL-anon(10am-10pm)year round

0207 403 08 88

Community Legal Advice Direct

0345 345 43 45

Alcoholics Anonymous 24 hours:

0845 769 75 55

Hampshire Families

0796 2272 931

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

Chemist Opening Times

FORDINGBRIDGE Pharmacy, 01425 654539 4-6 Bridge Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AH Mon - Sat: 7.30am-10.30pm, Sun: 9am-7pm 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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Ringwood Foodbank

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TIP You can add a bit of extra heat to the marinade with a finely chopped red chilli pepper or a few crushed dried chilli flakes, if liked.

Place the pork fillet in a shallow dish. Mix together the hoi sin sauce and 1 tbsp of the soy sauce and spread over the pork fillet. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Remove from the fridge and stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C / Fan 180°C / Gas Mark 6. Place the pork fillet on a rack set over a roasting tin. Pour 600ml water into the base of the tin (this helps to keep the pork moist during cooking). Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until just cooked through. Cover with foil and leave to rest in a warm place for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the rice in a large pan of boiling, salted water for 8-10 minutes until just tender. Drain well. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok and fry the carrots for 5 minutes. Add the pepper, spring onions, peas and sweetcorn and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cooked rice and beaten egg and cook over a high heat, stirring all the time, for 1-2 minutes, or until the rice is piping hot and the egg has just set. Stir in the remaining soy sauce and season with freshly ground black pepper. Use a sharp knife to slice the pork fillet and serve on a bed of the hot vegetable rice.

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FREE measure and FREE fitting NEVER BEATEN ON QUALITY OR PRICE

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Call David on: 01202 826584 www.blindwise.com

BESPOKE FITTED FURNITURE At affordable prices. Design - Inspired By You

Family run business with over 40 years experience. Sliding Wardrobes • Hinged Wardrobes • Home Ofﬁce • Lounge Units • Storage Units

“Excellent service from start to ﬁnish. Excellent workmanship and lovely people to deal with.” Checkatrade Customer comment.

Please come and visit us at our showroom: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5.30pm, Saturday: 9am - 2pm, Sunday: by appointment.

Call us now on 01202 823231

to arrange your FREE, no obligation design consultation. Unit 1, Enterprise Park, Blackmoor Road, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6YS

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Open Monday - Friday 9 - 4 pm, Saturday 9 - 1pm, or call for an appointment. Unit 10, Enterprise Park, (Opp. Forest FM), Blackmoor Road, Verwood, BH31 6YS

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