Roundabout Ringwood February 2014 by Sue West

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Welcome L Dear Readers, ike our neighbours, you may have recently spotted a strange man with a camera lurking in the bushes lining the A31 slip road opposite the church! This was a man on another almost Mission Impossible and was in fact my husband trying to locate the best photographic vantage point for this issue’s Now & Then article! Find it on page 6. I’m not sure who enjoys the challenge more - Mary Baldwin who writes the fascinating historical articles, or my husband who has been seen up trees, climbing walls or astride the central A31 barriers (well almost!) to acquire the perfect ‘Now’ shot! Have a look at our website to see all the past articles and to see how much or little Ringwood has changed. This issue’s cover photo

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was taken in March very near to the spot where the attractive snowy December/January issue front cover pic was taken. So despite the current dreadful floods in Jubilee Gardens, hopefully we will see this view and the annual sea of daffodils again in the Spring! Talking about Spring, now is a good time to think about spring cleaning - carpet cleaning, decorating jobs, plumbing jobs, electrical repairs etc all of which can be carried out by local experts from our ‘Local Business Directory’ page 46. We seem to have acquired a huge amount of possessions scattered around the house after our daughter moved back home until May - between flats! So I think skip-hire is what we will be looking for before too long.

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Local events and features Community News 21,27,29,30,31,41 Now & Then: The Old Vicarage, 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: Clare Shepherd 40

Feature articles The Rise and Rise of Shabby Chic Book Reviews: Tying the Knot Mike’s Motors: Ford B-Max does Space-max Health: Banish Those Winter Blues Beauty: Professional Beauty Secrets: Revealed Are You REALLY Ready For Romance? Travel: Khardung La History: What Happened in…February 1972? Recipe: Twice Baked Cheese Soufﬂés

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The rise and rise of shabby chic By Kate McLelland

isit any antique fair in any town in Britain nowadays and you will find an array of items that, twenty years ago, would have been considered better suited to go in a builder’s skip than take pride of place on a dealer’s stall. It may seem extraordinary that people are willing to part with their hard-earned cash to purchase pieces that are worn and damaged, but these items are popular because they meet the British public’s voracious demand for anything that can be described as “Shabby Chic”. So what is “Shabby Chic”, and why does this style now dominate the marketplace for home decoration and household goods? The term was originally coined in the 1980s by The World of Interiors magazine. Inspired by Mediterranean culture, the style reflected the increasing popularity of holidays in places such as Provence, Tuscany, France and Greece. In the 1990s TV programmes such as “Changing Rooms” encouraged homeowners to experiment with eclectic styles and at that time a number of new home decoration products emerged onto the market. These triggered a surge of

interest in different paint effects, including the ageing and layering techniques used by fans of Shabby Chic to mimic the weathered, sun-baked surfaces found in traditional Mediterranean buildings. The look combines bleachedout, subtle colours for furniture, walls and paintwork with household items that are either genuinely old and displaying signs of wear, or new and deliberately treated to look as though they have had a lifetime of use. At a time when we are all under pressure to work harder for less money, it’s not surprising that we are drawn to a fashion that evokes the past, harking back to a gentler, more relaxed way of life. Suzanne Rowett, owner of the Dorset-based vintage style shop Shy Violet (www.shy-violet.co.uk), runs popular courses on specialist paint techniques. She believes the fashion for Shabby Chic is partly due to an increase in female buying power. “The 20th century vogue for Brown furniture was a very masculine fashion, largely dictated by men, but current trends are much more feminine and women have much more influence when it comes to furnishing and decorating their homes.”

If you want to learn how to transform pieces of furniture yourself, you can find several excellent “How to” videos on YouTube, but it’s best to start with a low-cost item from a charity shop or car boot sale. A flat matt finish is a must and if you want to create an illusion of age you should avoid pure white in favour of creams, gentle yellows, pinks and soft browns. For the Mediterranean look you can use bolder colour combinations, layering bright shades for a contrasting effect and rubbing down with different grades of sandpaper so the undercoat shows through at points where age and constant use would naturally rub away the surface. Once you have mastered a few simple techniques you will find it’s relatively easy to create your own Shabby Chic interior. Suzanne Rowett believes that these days the home is one of the few places where people can truly express their individuality and adds that reviving unique pieces of furniture can be very rewarding. “Once they start, many of my customers find it completely addictive”, adds Suzanne. “In fact, I’d say it changes their lives.”

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NOW and THEN The Old Vicarage Ringwood

he old photograph c1930 shows the old vicarage which once stood very close to the Parish Church. It was situated just off the Market Place on the narrow road which led to Fordingbridge, immediately opposite the west end of the Church. The steps down from the churchyard, which are still there today, gave very easy access for the vicar to get straight from the church to his vicarage. There had been a vicarage on this site going back to medieval times and probably earlier. Its structure must have been rebuilt several times. One of Ringwood’s vicars John Maule was the maternal grandfather of John Keble (1792-1866), the eminent theologian and promoter of the Victorian High Church movement. After a visit to Ringwood in his later years, Keble noted that the parsonage where his mother had been born in 1758 had been pulled down and only one person in Ringwood remembered her. The house shown in the old photograph was the last to be built on the site. It appears to consist of two separate buildings attached to each other. The lefthand side seems the earlier of the two with the right-hand side dating from about 1800.

During the early 20th century the Rev William Bodkin and his family were in residence there. A lady who grew up next door at the Ringwood Mill in Edwardian days recalled that at that time one of the rooms was turned into a lending library which Mrs Bodkin opened up to the townsfolk on Saturday mornings. She remembered the books were all covered in a kind of black canvas. The vicarage gardens, which extended on both sides of the Millstream, were described by many as the most beautiful in Ringwood. They were often used for Church fetes and Sunday School treats. All that remains today is a part by the Millstream now Jubilee Gardens. The house and gardens were all swept away in the early 1930s to make way for the first by-pass. The vicarage was relocated to a large old house in Old Salisbury Road, until about twenty-five years ago when a new one was built in Southampton Road. The site of January 2014 the old vicarage now lies under the A31 and a photographer would have to stand in the middle of the dual carriageway to recreate the scene – a highly dangerous and illegal task! Unless he uses a zoom lens of course!

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Tying the knot It’s widely reported that divorce rates sky-rocket in January, with more people citing irreconcilable differences in the ﬁrst four weeks of the year than at any other time. We’ve put together some funny, tragic and heart-warming tales that focus on matrimony: how to get into a marriage, how to get out of one, or even, controversially, how to stay in one. The Wife’s Tale, Lori Lansens It’s fair to say that fortysomething Mary Gooch is a comfort eater. She’s eaten her way

through heartbreak and, on the eve of her 25th wedding anniversary, it looks like she’s going straight for the cookie dough once again. When she receives a note from Jim to say he’s come into some money and is off to find what he wants, that’s when Mary Gooch becomes motivated. She sets off cross country to find her wayward husband, but more importantly, to recover what remains of the girl who’s buried within those acres of rolling flesh. You will love Mary Gooch and you will never want to leave her. The Poisonwood Bible, Barbara Kingsolver The wife and daughters of evangelical Baptist Nathan Price tell the story of how the family is uprooted and moved from America, deep into the Belgian Congo at the end of the 1950s.

This is not just the unravelling of a marriage but of a family and though it might sound all doom and gloom, it’s also a bit of a comedy of errors as they struggle to cope with life in Africa. The Kitchen God’s Wife, Amy Tan Pearl Louie Brandt has a secret she wants to keep from her mother, Winnie. But Winnie has secrets of her own and to retell her story we must travel back to Shanghai in the 1920s, unravelling the story of how Winnie came to live in America. The Kitchen God’s Wife is called ‘Lady Sorrowfree’, who has endured many things without credit or praise, but who remains strong. Here lies the message for all the generations of the family; how we live our lives and how we build our relationships affects those around us. The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy Nothing will end a marriage faster than getting drunk on rum and selling your wife. In fact, why not throw in your daughter too, for the fair price of five guineas. The trouble with wives, unless you’re a widower, is the fact that they then come back to find you some years later, and their presence threatens to sully the good name you’ve built up in their absence. Michael Henchard, hay trusser, has become the Mayor of Casterbridge, and gone tee-total in the process. Can

Henchard escape the mistakes made in youth? On Chesil Beach, Ian McEwan It’s 1962 and newlyweds Edward and Florence are honeymooning at Chesil Beach in Dorset. They reflect on their differing backgrounds and upbringing and reveal insecurities, repression and regret ahead of their ill-fated wedding night. It’s so painfully English in a stiff-upperlip kind of way and beautifully and tragically portrays this doomed couple at the beginning of their married life.

Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn They say there are two sides to every story but we begin with a single narrator, Nick Dunne and his version of events after his wife suddenly disappears. The fact that his beautiful wife Amy vanishes on their fifth wedding anniversary is even more poetic. And then the questions begin. Can Nick Dunne’s version of events be trusted? Was his wife afraid of him? This is a clever thriller that not only asks ‘whodunit?’ but also, ‘who done what?’

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

pring is on the way and there is a lot to do to get ready for our summer migrants. Sand martins are one of the first summer visitors to arrive back after their long migration from their wintering grounds in sub-Saharan Africa so it’s important that their nesting holes are prepared and ready for them – a task for our fantastic team of volunteers! We have built some new tern rafts that will go out after the terns arrive so that the black headed gulls don’t settle in too soon leaving no room for the terns. Last year the black

Great Crested Grebe headed gulls nested side by side with the terns which, to our surprise, appeared to have minimal effect on the terns nesting success. They weren’t happy neighbours by any means; squabbling with one another every day. Luckily the squabbling didn’t go as far as eating the neighbour’s children! In the autumn the osprey post on the eastern shore of Ibsley Water was finished; hopefully any returning ospreys may take a fancy to the post. This

post is part of a much bigger project along the coast and up and down major river valleys across the south. The intention is to trick passing ospreys to nest down here rather than continuing up to Scotland – younger birds particularly are thought to favour sites that show previous use on the basis that if it was good enough for a previous pair, it should be good enough for them! In reality we do not anticipate ospreys using the Blashford platform for nesting, but it will lend weight to the project overall and will hopefully provide a perch for the birds to fish on and feed from. Fabulous views of the bittern are still likely from Ivy North Hide until March when they will be thinking about leaving for Scandinavia. It is around this time that many of the Blashford residents are starting to think about courtship and we are lucky enough to have one of the most spectacular shows there is – the great crested grebes! They mirror each other with a neck stretching, head shaking dance before diving down to find some weed. The dance progresses as they swim towards each other, necks stretched out low to the water and beaks stuffed full of weed before propelling themselves up out of the water to standing, legs kicking away so that they are literally walking on water facing each other with their weed offerings. Redpoll, siskin and brambling are still out feeding in front of the woodland hide, although they will be leaving soon. On the approach to the hide look out for our patch of wild daffodils starting to bloom; they can be found here and in areas of

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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.

Freddie and Freda

s part of our neutering programme where we catch any feral cat that comes to us for food, the RSPCA now pay for the neutering itself. Recently we caught a cat we called Freddie and whilst under anaesthetic the Vet examined him and found he had a huge ulcer in the centre of his tongue. We were asked by the Vet to keep him in until we could be sure he could feed himself, or he may well die of starvation. The Vet then gave him appropriate medication whilst under anaesthetic which we were pleased to pay for. We always do our best for these cats. We placed him in the special large cage we use for this purpose with all the facilities he could wish for and made sure he had plenty of soft food to eat. He was extremely nervous and would try to retreat to a safe distance when we entered the cage. He was not aggressive, just frightened. Freddie remained with us for several months as we tried to befriend him, but we had caught him too late and he did not wish to know us, so eventually we let him go free, knowing that he knew

both are of similar age, however Freda is much smaller than Freddie when viewed together. Poor timid Freda

We tried to befriend Freda keeping her in our large cage while her wound healed after her operation, but she really did not want to know and preferred to be left alone. In time, we also decided she was best released, but again knew she was aware of the food available to her should she wish it, on the patio. It seems that Freddie and Freda both now live in our garage and we have made sure that there are hay barrels prepared for them to sleep in and we leave the garage door up slightly so they can come and go as they wish. They only ever come after dark for food, so biscuits are placed in the garage in case they need a snack during the day and they can eat undisturbed.

Freddie the night visitor we always had food on the patio for those who preferred to keep their distance. He only comes now at night for his food but he is very welcome. Perhaps we should call him ‘bright-eyes’? Another cat we caught as part of our neutering programme we have named Freda. Freddie and Freda are so similar, they have to be siblings and

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hoosing a new car isn’t easy. Write down all the essential requirements and the desirable features, and a long list of vehicles emerges. Then which trim, which options, which engine size? Totting up the fiscal implications reveals a headline figure of 75 grand – a quick chat with the friendly bank manager suggests it would be more realistic to approach those gruesome muppets in the Wonga advertisement. Well, at least it would carry at least half of Ikea, transport the mother-in-law and a whole host of schoolchildren – together. Instead you re-align your needs and wants, to match your pocket a bit better. Such fun! Then some bright spark like me will come along and depthcharge the whole process by suggesting the practical solution is to buy a small eco-warrior, and for those special occasions when you need a bus, that is exactly what you’ll rent by the day, so much cheaper. Can you get it serviced without spending the whole day delivering and collecting it? And by the way did you know that Global Motors are giving a huge discount on their slow-moving Excel sedan? Maybe now is the time to pop down to your local Ford dealer to see whether their ‘Max’ subbrand can offer something for you. ‘Max’ started off with the C-Max which was a somewhat

stylistically bungled attempt to turn the ubiquitous Galaxy airport car into a moderately sporty family car. Then came the BMax which in its first gestation was relentlessly dull but Ford soon twigged this and re-designed the car from the ground up and while still taking a vertical interpretation of the Focus, managed to put enough style, features and benefits to present a desirable car. More recently they have taken the Fiesta platform and made an even more bold vertical interpretation, in my view the best yet visually from all angles - and technically very capable too. So, walk up to the B-Max to be pleased by the general styling and driver-friendly small footprint. Open a door and be amazed by the sheer engineering skill in making sliding rear doors – a boon at Tesco! Sit inside and there’s plenty of space even for tall people who – as in other Ford ‘Max’ interpretations – are able to sit upright and have a commanding view. Of course there are compromises in the boot area – do not expect to squeeze more than a couple of 28” suitcases and cabin bags for 2 in there. Choosing the correct suitcase size becomes very important with this car, or flip the seats down for maximum load space. On the road it is impressive. A small 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine accelerates this along

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Banish Those Winter Blues

Often, you can cope with the start of winter. It may be dark, cold and wet, but the early months are full of celebrations to lift your spirits until the New Year and its ‘fresh start’. A few weeks later, your resolutions are in tatters. The days are still dark, meaning you drag yourself out of bed and then feel like the day is over by dinner time. You may be just fed up, but you could be suffering from ‘Winter Blues’. So here’s how to survive the winter.

• Let There Be Light! Lack of sunlight can increase melatonin levels (making you sleepy and lethargic) and reduce serotonin levels (affecting mood and appetite). It’s also thought to influence your ‘body clock’ (your circadian rhythm that controls body functions). So spend time outside. When indoors, try to work or relax near a window. A sunrise clock may help you wake up; they aim to bring your body out of sleep gently, by gradually increasing the light they emit. • Stay Warm If your body is fighting to keep you warm, you’ll feel sluggish and struggle to concentrate. Keep yourself as warm as possible; wear layers and heat your home a d e q u a t e l y. What about spending time somewhere else warm and cosy - a pub or library? • Eat and Drink Healthily Warm, stodgy food and e x t r a tea and

coffee seem tempting when we’re chilly and low, but resist – think hot but healthy. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables of different colours and choose low sugar, low fat alternatives to stodgy puddings. Healthy soups are a great winter warmer, as are fruit teas, orange juice with cinnamon, honey and lemon, or malted drinks made with skimmed milk or hot water (but beware versions loaded with fat and sugar). • Socialise There’s scientific proof that the company of others, particularly if laughing and hugging is involved, is great for our wellbeing. So invite friends round, go visiting and attend sociable gatherings wherever possible. • Exercise - Exercise will warm you up, increase your immunity and alertness and make you feel good too. So bundle yourself up for a walk outdoors on brighter days, and find an indoor activity you enjoy – perhaps an exercise or dance DVD or video game. Whatever you do, your mind and body will feel better for it. When you’re not just blue, but SAD

Over 2 million people in the UK suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), a more severe form of Winter Blues. SAD is at its worst from December to February when days are shortest, and causes either depression, or mood swings between depression and hyper-energy. Sometimes stress or trauma such as bereavement or a new baby seems to be a trigger, and it’s most prevalent in 18-30 year olds. If you are a sufferer, you can help yourself by: • Following the Winter Blues advice above • Try a light box. Therapeutic light boxes, available to buy or rent, produce light that’s at least ten times as intense as normal daylight. Rent one first to see if it works for you. • Seeing your GP They may suggest counselling or CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) or in some circumstances, anti-depressants or a structured course of light therapy. For support and information, visit http://www.sada.org. uk/ (The Seasonal Affective Disorder Association (SADA)) or http://www.sad.org.uk/ By Alison Runham

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ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION

EAST DORSET & RINGWOOD NHS RETIREMENT

FERNDOWN ART SOCIETY

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 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.

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

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

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

RINGWOOD UNITARIANS

FORDINGBRIDGE PLAYERS

RINGWOOD PHILATELIC SOCIETY

WESSEX SUGARCRAFTERS

BOURNEMOUTH PHILHARMONIC SOC. ORCHESTRA

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

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

Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings in term time from 7.30pm9pm in the URC, Salisbury Street. New singers welcome. NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT SAILABILITY Contact our Secretary on: 01425 654372 We are looking for some new volunteers, if you enjoy meeting new people, would like a new hobby then please join us. No experience of ROTARY CLUB OF FORDINGBRIDGE sailing necessary, just a willingness to help people, training given. Rory We meet at 6.30pm/7pm on Tuesdays every week at Avonway. Morrison, 01425 478460, sailingcaptain@newforestsailability.co.uk We like to make a difference to the lives of others. For information on joining us call: Colin Ritchie on 01425 655877 FORDINGBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB on the 1st Monday each month, except January & August, at St BISTERNE VILLAGE HALL FOR HIRE charity no. 301747 Meet Mary’s Church Hall, Fordingbridge at 7.30pm.Visitors always welcome. Refurbished and available for hire for private parties, Clubs, Meetings, Further details from the Secretary on 01425 655493 Organised functions. Entertainment Licence for 100 people. Hire charges are from £5 per hour. Call: 01425 476703 THE FORDINGBRIDGE SOCIETY Join us and discover how to enjoy learning about the town & making THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS. friends at the same time. £6 per couple per year. We are found on the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. Contact Sara Winteridge, Coach House, SP6 1JT. 01425-654426 We shoot on Sunday am, Tuesday & Thursday eve’s in the summer. In the winter, we also shoot indoors. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk CERCLE AMICAL DE RINGWOOD Meet at Anne Rose Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB 2nd Friday each month at 7.45pm. Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month Contact: Secretary 01202 397440 www.ringwoodcercle.org.uk at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348 FORDINGBRIDGE & DISTRICT U3A Every 3rd Wednesday 2-4pm Fordingbridge Town Hall. Members also TRADITIONAL AIKIDO CLUB Hyde, Fordingbridge join activity groups according to interest. Info at u3asites.org.uk/ Thursday 8 - 10.30pm, Sat 9-1pm. Also Salisbury Tues eve - Sun am. fordingbridge,Info packs in Fordingbridge library, or come to a meeting Physical and spiritual development. Self defence and weapons training. (£2 guest)Peter Woollett (memb. Sec) 01425 655490 20 yrs exp. 4th dan Qualified instructor. All ages. Contact John 01425 655194 www.takemusu.co.uk RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE TALKING NEWS Supplies audio transcripts of local newspapers and non-political and ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY non-sectarian magazines free to sight impaired people. Meet at Greyfriars Community Centre on 1st Monday evening of the Welcomes donations & help to read & edit. month for illustrated talks IN ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics. Contact: Peter Ansell 01425 475886 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

LONGWATER TAI CHI

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

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

TWO BRIDGES CARE GROUP

AVON VALLEY ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

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

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

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

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

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

RINGWOOD ROTARY CLUB

Meet every Tuesday, 1st & 3rd at 6.15pm: 2nd & 4th at 12.45pm at 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 FRENCH 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 Come and join our French Coffee Mornings every Tuesday 10am-11am for a mixture of talks by top photographers and members’ shows at Trinity Church Centre, Ringwood. All abilities welcome, conversation constructively judged by experienced professionals. 01725 518448 www.fordingbridgecameraclub.org.uk group, no exams. No membership required. Alain Jourdan, 01202 423318 or info@frenchmatters.net.

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

FORDINGBRIDGE QUILTERS

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

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.

NEW FOREST JAZZ WORKSHOPS

IBSLEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL 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. Contact David Lowe 01425 482602 or www.ringwoodartsociety.org

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 Meet on the last Thursday of each month with a variety of speakers at Ibsley Village Hall 7.30pm. Plant Sale May 11th 2-4pm. Annual Show 31st August. Contact Bren or Terry 01425 653834

RINGWOOD ART SOCIETY

Ringwood & District Twinning Association The Twinning Event of 2014 in Pont-Audemer June 6 - 8th

A weekend visit to our Twin Town of Pont-Audemer is being planned and places are now available for Ringwood residents. We also need Ringwood residents to become committee members to help with our fund raising events …… we receive no financial support from the Council to support this venture Membership is only £5 per person to cover the cost of insurance. Trevor on 07825

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Beauty Professional Beauty Secrets: Revealed By Helen Taylor

ver wondered how models and actresses manage to look so gorgeous all the time? Well, here’s the low-down on those all important tips and tricks that are used by professionals all over the world. Clever Contouring Kim Kardashian is known for her flawless make-up look which perfectly accentuates her features and draws attention to her razor-sharp cheekbones. Skilled in the art of contouring, her make-up artist cleverly uses cosmetics to emphasis particular parts of her face, which creates her striking trademark look. Here’s how you can get cheekbones which rival Kim’s: Firstly you’ll need to prime your skin. Choose the primer that’s right for you: green toned versions neutralise redness in the skin and mattifying primers eradicate shine. Smooth the product over your entire face, after applying a light moisturiser. Next, select two foundations in two different shades; the first should be one shade lighter than your natural skin tone and the other one shade darker. Apply the lighter foundation to the centre of your forehead, bring it down onto the middle of your nose, in a straight line (this will make your

nose appear straighter and slimmer), apply under your eyes and to the tops of your cheekbones, then lastly to the centre of your chin. Sweep the darker shade under your cheekbones, along the outer sides of your nose, either side of the lighter colour, and on your temples and jaw line. Blend down onto your neck so that you don’t end up with a visible foundation line. Use a light-reflecting - not a glittery or overly shimmery highlighter to make certain areas of your face really stand out. Apply the product under the arch of your eyebrows, along the tops of your cheekbones, down the centre of your nose and on your cupid’s bow. To finish, and to bring the entire look together, dust translucent powder over your entire face and add a touch of colour to the apples of your cheeks using a pink blusher. Perfect Pout Here’s how to achieve a red carpet pout. Grab a neutral-coloured lip liner and begin lining just outside the coloured part of your lips to create a full effect. Define your cupid’s bow by drawing a ‘V’ in the centre curve of your top lip, bring the line round and down using soft feathery strokes. Line the curve of the bottom lip with the same light movements,

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Are you REALLY ready for romance?

t’s that time of the year when we just can’t avoid the subject of romance, from the heart shaped decorations fluttering in shop windows to those indulgent dinner-for-two recipes that appear in your local paper. This annual overdose of hearts and flowers can provoke a range of different reactions, depending on your age, situation or mindset. If you’re a teenager expecting your first Valentine card, the 14th February can be a time of excitement. Alternatively if you’re a singleton marooned at home with a ready meal for one, the day can be a depressing experience. Couples in long-term relationships may have more mixed feelings about St Valentine’s Day. Depending on whether you are a ‘glass half full’ or a ‘glass half empty’ kind of person, you will either see the 14th February as the perfect opportunity to show you care, or as an occasion that highlights the lack of romance in your relationship for the remaining 364 days of the year. Of course, there are a lucky few who don’t need St Valentine’s Day to kick-start their romantic feelings: take David and Lauren Blair,

who earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records for renewing their wedding vows over 100 times, or Ravi Viswanathan, who paid over £25,000 at auction for a bottle of vintage champagne to celebrate his 10th wedding anniversary. If you must, take American farmer Dick Kleis, who flew his wife over farmland in a plane to show her a birthday message he’d written out – you guessed it – in cow dung. With Mills and Boon romantic novels published in 26 different languages and sold in 109 countries world-wide, it would seem that we can’t get enough of romance, but while it’s great to fantasise about other people’s love-inspired exploits, we’re sometimes less comfortable about experiencing them ourselves, in real life. When football fan James Miller stripped down to his underwear and did a Cupid-style streak across the pitch, firing roses from a bow and arrow in tribute to his girlfriend, it didn’t have the effect he anticipated: she was so embarrassed that she dumped him. I know how James must have felt when his romantic gesture misfired. Last year

by Kate McLelland on February 14th my partner of fifteen years rang me from work to say he’d booked a table at a new restaurant I’d spotted in town. “It’ll be like a proper date,” he promised. Although it was exciting to dress up and go out on the spur of the moment, the whole thing ran out of steam pretty quickly: within half an hour we were discussing how to fix a leaky tap in the bathroom. Our night out may not have been the height of romance, but on reflection it summed up the comfortable place we have reached in our relationship. It’s sad that St Valentine’s Day has lost its excitement for many of us, but I still believe it’s worth celebrating. Of course, there are those who condemn the 14th February for its overt commercialism, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to show that you care. Remember farmer Dick Kleis and make the best of the resources you have to hand … however, Dear Reader, if you want your relationship to last, I would advise you not to take his example too literally.

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Mon 10 Feb 2pm 7pm for 7.30pm Wed 12 Feb start

Local Entertainment Centres The Hub, Verwood* Tickets £11.50 Comedy Café—Join us for an evening of laughs with includes a plate of food, £6.50 show 5 comedians only, £5 show & food if you book AT LEAST 2 Mondays BEFORE the event Ladies Luncheon with speaker Maureen Rose – Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, “Working as a Royal Couturier” - tickets £11.50 Ringwood BH24 1DW. 01425 472 613 Fordingbridge Twinning Association (FIFA) invites St Mary’s Church Hall. Derek or Alyou to their latest Murder Mystery evening ‘Death by ison Ayling on 01425 650770.Tickets Chocolate’. Tickets at £12.50 include a home cooked are available from Caxton’s Décor supper, plenty of entertainment and a live band. and Jessica’s fashions. The Loyal Acorn Branch of Oddfellows present Barrington Centre Ferndown, £3.50 “Brass Bands, Bugles and Orchestras” Quiz, free per head.Contact:Mrs Flo Munromeat raffle, Books stall - in aid of local charities. 01202 820965 Members and non-members welcome. East Dorset NT Assoc Talk by Denise Edwards

Wed 12 Feb 7.30pm

Film Night “Captain Phillips”. Tickets £5

Fri 14 Feb

7.30 pm

Sat 15 Feb

12.30pm - 5pm

CONCERT - Avon Valley Concerts present Cordelia Williams, piano and Emma Richards, viola Amnesty International Ringwood Group: Lunch and afternoon meeting focussing on the Bhopal disaster of 1984. A soup lunch is available at 12.30pm, followed by a film, “Bhopali” and at 3.00pm we have a renowned speaker on the subject, Dr Peter Murray. A Woodland Fairytale. A fun event especially for under 6s with stories, games and activities. £4.50 per child (children must be accompanied)

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The Barrington Centre*, Ferndown. Info from 01202 855001 Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 1DW. 01425 472 613 The Trinity Centre, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH

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Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath,BH24 2ET. 01425 470721. www.moors-valley.co.uk 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 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. “Adventure in the Woods” for ages 3-8. Whole days Edmondsham Forest School, BH21 spent in the woods, nature crafts, camp fire cooking, 5RE, between Cranborne and Ver8.45am - 4.15pm wood. Contact Kirsteen Freer on walks, picnics etc. £25 per day including food and 01725 517807. drinks, (sibling discount). Poulner Church Hall, Linford Rd, Ringwood, Hampshire. BH24 1TY. Poulner Players present a Fun Packed Pantomime 7.30pm, Matinee Tickets from Ringwood Fabrics or '1001 Arabian Nights' : Adult £8, Child £6. Matinee: 2.30pm (20, 21 Feb) 07826 424965, or E-mail tickAdult £7.50, Child £5.50 ets@poulner-players.org.uk Prints and Plastercasts. Can you tell the difference between a fox and dog print? Discover more about Avon Heath Country Park, Birch 11:30am - 12.30pm tracking animals and make a plastercast of an animal Road, St Ives, Ringwood, Dorset. BH24 2DA. 01425 478082 print on the park to take home. All children should bring an adult. Booking essential. £3.75 Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents - Solent City Jazz The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Doors open 7pm Band. Tickets on door from 7pm. Meals available in Verwood BH31 7PD. 01202 873725 or 07798 721405 the restaurant or Jazz room. £10 Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting House lane Ringwood BH24 1EY: 7pm - 10pm Call my Bluff - with the British Legion Early Bird tickets available at the Meeting house or call 01425 476324 Family Night Out - 'Celtic Storm' Magic & Dance. An The Hub, Verwood* Adult £8, Child 7.30pm evening of outstanding illusions and close up magic £4, Family of Four £20 that will deceive your mind. West Moors Memorial Hall, Station East Dorset NT Association - Talk by Andy Thomas Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ Info 2.30pm on 'The Crop Circle Mystery' - All welcome 01202 855001 Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Greyfriars Challenge Quiz - Clubs & Affiliated Or7.30pm Ringwood BH24 1DW. 01425 472 613 ganisations The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets from Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society present Chris 7.30pm Janette 01202 822936 or Powell. Members £5, Visitors £7. Peter 01202 814976 Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting Sarah Bolter & Not Just Sax 7pm doors open House lane Ringwood BH24 1EY: Tickets: Advanced booking £6.00 or £7.00 on the 7.30 start Early Bird tickets available at the Door Meeting house or call 01425 476324

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Family Birdwatch Discover birds together at this family event. Drop in anytime and follow the trail beAnytime between tween the hides where our experts will be on hand 10.30am - 12.30pm with binoculars and telescopes to point out dazzling ducks, fab finches, wonderful woodpeckers and much, much more!

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Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society now in its 20th year providing music for all!

ach visiting artiste brings his/her own electronic keyboard, some are double and triple decked, but all offer a variety of musical effects from piano to strings to woodwind and even a full orchestra! There is always a variety of popular music throughout the evening which can range from ballads to classics, singalong to musicals, popular to Latin. The Society moved from the Memorial Hall in 2007 to the Verwood Hub Theatre and concerts are held monthly on the last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, apart from the December concert which will be on 10th December 2014. With the aid of a camera focussed on the keyboard and a screen displaying the image, the audience is able to appreciate the professional skills as hands and feet move over the keys and pedals.

Next concerts feature Chris Powell - Wed, 26th February - Chris Powell has become one of the most popular performers in the UK and intersperses his regular annual diary of engagements in Britain with frequent overseas concert tours which have included Holland, Australia, New Zealand and the US. Ben Scott-Hyde will entertain on Wed 26th March. Tickets can be purchased at the door Visitors £7; Members £5; Membership is currently £4pa, so after two concerts you have covered your membership fee! For more information you can contact the Chairman, Peter London on 01202 814976 or Membership Secretary, Janetta Lakin on 01202 822936. For those with computers, you can “Google” the Society and research the upcoming performers on the Organfax link.

Local photographers swap locations for award-winning national images

he British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) exhibition opened at Moors Valley Country Park, near Ringwood on 25th January 2014. Of the Highly Commended photographs on show two were taken by local photographers, yet both crossed into the other’s county to capture their chosen image. Tony Moss is one of two local photographers whose work was chosen for the exhibition this year. Based in the New Forest, his intriguing shot of a Bearded Reedling was captured at Weymouth’s Radipole RSPB Nature Reserve. “I knew photographing the Beared Reedling would be a real challenge as they are notoriously difficult to see, let alone photograph,” said Tony. “This shot was taken on my fourth visit to the Reserve. On a freezing February

morning I was lucky enough to locate a small group immediately adjacent to the path and ended up standing still for ages before they started showing well enough to even start taking photographs. Sherborne’s Jeremy Walker also received a Highly Commended award, for his photograph of New Forest woodland. “Bolderwood in the New Forest is one of my favourite locations and never fails to amaze me,” said Jeremy. “On each visit the light is different and on this particular morning there was a light frost, a hint of mist and an unusually crisp sharp feel to the light.” His glorious autumnal shot was Highly Commended in the Wildwoods category. The Exhibition opens daily in the Visitor Centre at Moors Valley Country Park and is free to view. Parking charges do apply.

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Edmondsham Forest School, BH21 5RE, between Cranborne and Verwood. Contact Kirsteen Freer on 01725 517807. The Hub, Verwood* Redlynch Village Hall, Lover,SP5 2PG Wiltshire SP5 2PG. 01725 510753 Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting House lane Ringwood BH24 1EY: Early Bird tickets available at the Meeting house or call 01425 476324 Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. Tickets £8 and details from Food for Thought, High Street, Ringwood

The Barrington Centre*, Ferndown. Info from 01202 855001 Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Film Night “Philomena”. Tickets £5 Ringwood BH24 1DW. 01425 472 613 Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting Bluetides Concert (Jazz & Swing) House lane Ringwood BH24 1EY: Tickets Advanced booking £6.00 or £7.00 on the Early Bird tickets available at the door Meeting house or call 01425 476324 CONCERT - Avon Valley Concerts present London United Reformed Church, Salisbury Street, Fordingbridg SP6 1AB Concertante,string quartet The Hub, Verwood* Tickets £12, £10 ImpAct Theatre is proud and delighted to present concessions 'Neighbourhood Watch' by Alan Ayckbourn. The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents - Dart Valley Stompers. Tickets on door from 7pm. Meals available Verwood BH31 7PD. 01202 873725 or 07798 721405 in the restaurant or Jazz room. £10 The popular Hampshire Farmers’ Market is coming to The Furlong in Ringwood this year! This buzzing The Furlong Centre Ringwood market provides shoppers with the opportunity to buy the most delicious, fresh, in season, locally produced high quality food at great value prices. Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Greyfriars Forum Supper – Members & Guests Ringwood BH24 1DW. 01425 472 613 Dorset County Orchestra Concert. featuring music by: Wagner - Tristan and Isolde, Prelude and LieWimborne Minster Church, High bestod, Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto, Brahms Street, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1HT Symphony No. 4. Piotr Kopec - Violin, Martin Henderson - Conductor Rotary Club Fun Run. Keep fit and run for charity by Avon Heath Country Park, Birch joining one of the Rotary Club fun runs around Avon Road, St Ives, Ringwood, Dorset. BH24 2DA. 01425 478082 Heath. There are different categories for different All entrance fees go to charity. abilities, from 2.5 - 10km. Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Greyfriars Challenge Quiz - Clubs & Affiliated OrRingwood BH24 1DW. 01425 472 613 ganisations The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets from Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society present Ben Janette 01202 822936 or Peter 01202 Scott-Hyde. Members £5, Visitors £7. 814976 Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting GOJO Jazz Concert House lane Ringwood BH24 1EY: Tickets: Advanced Booking £7.00 or £8.00 on the Early Bird tickets available at the door Meeting house or call 01425 476324 Ibsley & District Horticultural Society. Talk- A PractiIbsley Village Hall. 01425 472714 cal guide to gardening (Kevin Hobbs). Seed swap and plant sale. To book please contact Michelle on Wildlife Tots: Eggs-travaganza! What’s in a nest? 01425 472760 or Blashford Find out through games, stories and activities for Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the pre-school aged children and their parents or carers. Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Suggested donation £3 per child. Booking Essential. Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ “Adventure in the Woods” for ages 3-8. Whole days Edmondsham Forest School, BH21 spent in the woods, nature crafts, camp fire cooking, 5RE, between Cranborne and Verwood. Contact Kirsteen Freer on walks, picnics etc. £25 per day including food and 01725 517807. drinks, (sibling discount). CONCERT - Avon Valley Concerts present Matthew St. Mary's Church, Church Street, Fordingbridge SP6 1BE Drinkwater, piano Annual Stamp & Postcard Fair. Ferndown and West The Barrington Centre*, Ferndown. Moors Philatelic and Postcard Club present their 01202 871624 38th annual fair

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he recycling of textiles is the second largest single source of income for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, and throughout the year we work with our recycling partner, Bag It Up Ltd., urging people to collect any unwanted clothing, shoes and other textiles and donate them to a good cause. So if you received a Christmas jumper that you won’t be wearing again, or another pair of festive socks, we are appealing to you to bag them up and take them along to one of our yellow textile banks across the county. Or if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to de-clutter and you find that you have piles of unwanted or outgrown clothing, please remember that we can recycle them and convert them into money for your Air Ambulance. We can even make use of old worn-out shoes and garments which are damaged. Bag a Bra day 2014 will be on 22nd May. All donated bras are collected by Bag It Up, the charity’s recycling partner, and shipped to West Africa for resale at affordable prices by street traders. Being able wear a bra gives women status and helps to improve their self esteem; two very emotive reasons for donating an

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Local Students brave the Lions Den

ingwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club are always on the lookout for local needs to address and despite having made charitable donations in excess of £12,000 already this year, donated a further £1600 for this year’s Lions Den Competition. Based loosely on the program “Dragons Den”, this is a local annual inter-school competition where students from Ringwood and Burgate Schools put forward their ideas about how charitable funds should best benefit their local community. In December last year, 4 teams of students from Ringwood School and 4 teams of students from Burgate School in Fordingbridge bravely presented their bid for a share of the money before an audience of staff, parents, pupils, and a panel of distinguished judges. All student presentations showed great ingenuity and skill to make their bid for the money as compelling and professional as possible. Lion President Stephen Sherring commented

“What makes this competition so great is that students from both schools take a long hard look at the competing needs going on in their own local community, develop a passion for the work of local charities, and get the chance to hone their presentation skills ready for the next step in their career”. Jake Adams, Molly Fairhead-Parsons, Mae Hutchins, Charlotte Christopher, Ellie Bowen, Ailsa Poulter, Josgua Wale, and Libbie Dunn from Ringwood School impressed the judges the most with their presentation to raise funds for Ringwood Foodbank and even filmed their own video with volunteers at the Salisbury based foodbank, The Trussell Trust to make their argument even more compelling. The spoils were divided amongst 8 local causes. Further details about Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club can be found at: www.ringwoodandfordingbridgelions.org.uk. Alternatively call 0845 8335819.

Ringwood School moves towards Global Leadership Status

2013 saw two Ringwood School students appointed as 2013 Young Ambassadors for Global Education. Sam Whittingham and Millie Wells (pictured) won a national competition, to find two dynamic and passionate young people who want to further the cause of Education for All. Their role as Young Ambassadors saw them travel to New York and represent UK youth at Malala Day at the UN, speak to members of parliament about Global Education, visit the Delhi slums in India as part of the Send My Friend to School Campaign. Their enthusiasm and dedication influenced others, and they have persuaded a record 5000 schools to take part in the campaign to get 57

million children into school. Gill Hickman, Sustainability Coordinator at Ringwood School said: “It’s acknowledged by everyone that Millie and Sam have been truly outstanding ambassadors and it’s been a genuine privilege to work with them”. As their year as Young Ambassadors ends they re-join the Global Ambassadors Group at Ringwood School and push forwards to make Ringwood School a Global Leadership School. In July the school will host an “Education for All” day. Schools from the surrounding area will be challenged to come up with innovative ways to improve the educational opportunities for those in developing countries.

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he journey begins with long leisurely zigzags waltzing back and forth across the barren slopes. Far below, the Indus river is just a scratch on the landscape, the oasis of Leh dwindles away and the mountain desert of Ladakh grabs you by the throat, like a snow leopard on a hunt. The South Pullu checkpoint is the last sign of human life except for bikers hungry for a challenge and truckers eking a living. After that, there is no turning back. In this sensitive border area, the road from Leh to the Shyok and Nubra valleys over the pass is maintained by the army, no crash barriers but enough tarmac to call it a road and enough potholes to keep drivers on their toes. It’s wide enough for a truck and a half but traffic is one way, up from Leh in the morning, down after lunch. However, special permissions may be granted to bend the rules so it’s best to

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hroughout our busy lives, we make arrangements for life events such as getting married, having a baby or writing a will. But most of us will not have thought about planning our end of life care, or having these discussions with our loved ones so that they know what we would want. This would be particularly important if we were to go on to lose the ability to make decisions for ourselves. At The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals we want to provide good end of life care for our patients. This might mean they spend their last days in their place of choice, comfortable, and with their families and friends. For us to give good end of life care, we need to know about your wishes so that we can do our best to meet them. If you are able to make your wishes known, we will do our best to follow them wherever possible. The Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital offers specialist inpatient care to patients at the end of life, and support to their families. The team based at the Macmillan Unit also offer specialist advice 24 hours a day to help deal with problems in the community and in the acute hospital, which is where most people die. Advance care planning involves talking to your family, friends and health professionals (GP, nurse or hospital doctor) about what is important to you, so that they are able to work with you

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Portrait of a Dorset Artist Artist Clare Shepherd has lived in Cranborne Chase for 28 years. The colours and wide expanses of the area inspire her to respond with paint, both out on location and back in her studio. She loves the gentle quality of her local countryside and the shape and scale of the surrounding hills. “I feel incredibly lucky to be part of the cycle of Dorset life and to see, year by year, the seasons come and go,” says Clare who has recently helped to establish The New Dorset Art Group, which collaborates in mixed shows and small open-studio events. She studied at The Slade School of Fine Art under Lawrence Gowing, Mick Moon and John Hoyland. It is now, with hindsight, that she sees the influence of Hoyland’s use of colour reflected in her own work. She was awarded The Slade Prize on graduation and has exhibited widely winning many prizes since then. Clare was commissioned to produce a large painting for The Blackwater Stream, JD Wetherspoon pub in Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone where she made reference to the broad stones that had once crossed the nearby Blackwater stream. Much of Clare’s work is based on the landscapes of her favourite places including The Klein Karoo in Africa, Osaka in Japan where one of her sons lives, Exmoor in Somerset where she spent much of her childhood and the Cranborne Chase. The subject matter in Clare’s work is diverse and includes commissioned portraits, life studies and large political pieces among other things. She has a private gallery at home which always has a current exhibition on show; visitors are welcome by appointment. She teaches some weekly courses and a vibrant summer school plus occasional Sunday workshops. “I believe in teaching structured, challenging and interesting lessons,” says Clare. www.clareshepherd.com

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Tools For Self Reliance (TFSR) Ringwood update

s a result of the TFSR Angels guaranteeing their work shop rental for 3 years, they have been able to use the funds raised by the sale of surplus tools at local shows such as Ellingham and Bygone Days for development. Heating for the workshop has been purchased for the Winter and the equipment expanded to include a grit blaster for removing rust and other unwanted matter from the donated tools. Since this machine is able to work on a number of tools simultaneously and highly efficiently, the labour is now wholly devoted to more specialist tasks than merely rubbing them down with emery paper etc. In this way the production of pristine tools for kits being sent to Africa to train artisans to support themselves and their families has been increased dramatically. In addition a recommendation by the Health & Safety inspector meant they have also been required to buy a dust extractor. All of these developments have increased production and this has left TFSR short of many of the tools

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Doctors’ Numbers

Citizens Advice Bureau

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

Library Times

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

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

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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

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01425 652331

Dentists’ Numbers

School Terms & Holidays

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

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

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

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What happened in... ...February 1972? by Patrick D Cousins

On 3rd February 1972 the Curse of Tutankhamen claimed another victim allegedly. As the boy king’s mask was being placed on a plane in Cairo, to be flown to Paris, the museum’s Director of Antiquities died – surely proof of a curse many said. It reminds me of another true story, of a man who proposed to his girlfriend, saying “If you won’t marry me, I’ll die.” She turned him down and sure enough, sixty years later, he died. Let that be a lesson to all who scoff. 1st: France requested the extradition of Klaus Barbie after Nazi hunter Beate Klarsfeld found him living in Bolivia. He was convicted in 1983 and died in prison four years later at the age of 77. 4th: The Iran Blizzard, the worst blizzard in history, began. Over the next few weeks it killed more than 4,000 people, burying villages under as much as 26 feet of snow. 8th: A state of emergency was declared throughout the UK due to the coalminers’ strike and dwindling stocks of coal. 15th: A US patent was granted to Willem J Kolff for the invention of the world’s first artificial heart.

17th: Prime Minister Ted Heath narrowly won a vote in the House of Commons on whether or not to join the ‘Common Market’, after throwing all his toys out of the pram and ‘threatening’ to resign. Why didn’t they let him? The VW Beetle became the most popular car in history on production of the 15,007,034th model. The previous record, 15,007,033, had been held by the Ford Model T. 21st: Richard Nixon became the first US president to visit Communist China. 23rd: Elvis and Priscilla Presley separated. They had married on 1 May 1967 at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. 24th: Twenty eight men on board a Russian submarine

were killed when fire broke out while it was submerged. Twelve survivors were trapped inside the vessel for three weeks as it was towed from the Arctic Ocean to the Kola Peninsula. 25th: Members of the National Union of Mineworkers voted to end their strike in return for a twenty per cent pay increase.

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Three of the bestselling singles this year were: Telegram Sam - T Rex I’d Like to Teach The World To Sing - The New Seekers Have You Seen Her - The Chi-Lites

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0800 55 51 11

British Transport Police

0800 40 50 40

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08000 72 72 82

Community Centres Greyfriars- Ringwood

01425 472613

Avonway - Fordingbridge

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

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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

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Travel

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Bournemouth A&E

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Salisbury Hospital

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0800 88 77 66 0800 82 82 82

Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries

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National Debtline

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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

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Are you a Unitarian without knowing it?

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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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Activities Big Little Theatre School 31 Stagecoach Ringwood 39 Advertising Roundabout Mags 38,48 Antique Dealer Lorraine Tarrant Antiques 46 Millers Antiques 1,40 Architect SP Architectural Design 45 Bathrooms/Bedrooms/Kitchens Brian's Kitchens 11 Dunkley Tiles 5 Beauty, Health & Fitness Accentuate 45 Local Dorset Hospitals 36 Manage Your Emotions 25 Building Services / Home Improvements Graham Histed 39 Harper's Home Improvements 15 Hart Maintenance 7 In House South 17 JM Installations 35 More Than Loft Ladders 23 Verwood Builders 13 Central Heating & Plumbing Circle Heating 37 Children's Education & Care (inc. Schools & Nurseries) Edmondsham Forest School 45 Forest Pre-School 45 Ringwood Day Nursery 31

Chimney Sweep Oliver Chimney Sweep 34 Chiropody Teresa Dimond Chiropodist 45 Churches Ringwood Unitarians 45 Computer Services Tec Check 29 Discount Store Verwood Surplus Stores 11 Domestic & Office Services All Mopped Up 7 Utter Clutter 45 Vac Clean 37 Electrician B & R Electrical 19 Dorset Electrical 33 Event & Party Services Dorset Party Hire 1 Farm Shop Hockey's Farm 25 Flooring Contakt Carpets 35 Flooring Elegance 33 Garden Services & Supplies Fayrewood Trees & Landscapes 39 Fordingbridge Tree & Groundwork 40 Greenthumb Lawncare 34 Health & Fitness see Beauty, Health & Fitness

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Twice Baked Cheese Soufflés Makes 4

Ready in 1 hour 20 minutes

If the thought of baking a fragile cheese soufflé for a special dinner seems a little too ambitious, then think again. Baked once in advance then baked again just before serving, these delicious individual soufflés work every time. Ingredients: • 40g butter, plus extra for greasing • 40g plain flour • 225ml milk, warmed • 4 large eggs, separated • 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley • 75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated • 75g Stilton cheese, crumbled • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 150ml double cream • Green salad, to serve • Cayenne pepper, to sprinkle (optional)

Tip To prepare ahead, leave the soufflés to cool after the initial baking, then turn them out into the baking dish and cover with cling film. Chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight and top with the cheese and bake for the second time just before serving.

Melt the butter in a saucepan then stir in the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to make a smooth paste. Cook over a low heat for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk a little at a time. Once all the milk has been added, cook over a low heat for a further 2-3 minutes, whisking continuously, until you have a smooth and thick sauce. Remove from the heat and cool for 5 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks, parsley and two-thirds of the Cheddar and Stilton. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Butter four large ramekin dishes and line the bases with circles of baking parchment. Place the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl and whisk until stiff. Beat one spoonful of the egg whites into the cheese sauce to loosen it slightly then gently fold the sauce into the remaining egg whites. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared dishes. Place the dishes in a roasting tin and pour in boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden. Transfer the dishes to a cooling rack (the soufflés will sink a little but don’t worry). Increase the oven temperature to 200C/400F/ Gas Mark 6. Turn the soufflés out into a shallow baking dish and remove the lining papers. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and return to the oven for 15-20 minutes until piping hot and puffy. Spoon the cream over the top and bake for a further 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately with salad, sprinkled lightly with cayenne pepper, if liked.

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