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Welcome F Dear Readers, irstly, congratulations must go to Roger Bettle and his team for such a spectacular ’Fanfare for Spring’ - Ringwood’s answer to Covent Garden! I’m sure next year’s will be even bigger and even better and hopefully with much more publicity around the town beforehand since I know quite a few Ringwood people who knew nothing about it! They missed a fantastic day of free entertainment! Speaking of fantastic entertainment, it was our silver wedding anniversary recently and my husband took me totally by surprise with tickets to a beautiful concert of Baroque music featuring Dame Emma Kirkby at Somerley House with a rather nice champagne reception at half time! It was held in the art gallery which is normally closed to the public so it was a very special evening. A big well done goes
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Contents to all at the Hyde Church who organised the event to raise funds for their new centre. There’s also plenty to entertain you in this issue with all the regular articles and at all the local Fayres and Festivals listed in our What’s on pages. Our most entertaining sight recently was on a cycling trip to the Isle of Wight where we were caught up in a 100k round the Island charity cycle event. On the return ferry back to Yarmouth we noticed a chap wearing nothing but a mankini and a sore bottom! Hopefully it was for charity, but I wouldn’t recommend you google it if you haven’t seen one! Not for the faint hearted! Finally, our centre pages review a stylish Boutique Hotel in up and coming Bude on the North Cornish coast where we stayed recently with a very entertaining line in rainbow coloured cocktails!
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Business features Local Dorset Hospitals Manage Your Emotions: Power Struggles The Beach at Bude The Curtain Cabin
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Local events and features Community News 8,17,19,21,31,34,45 Ringwood: Fanfare For Spring 5 Now and Then: Market Place, Ringwood 6 The Blashford Bulletin 10 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 14 Clubs & Societies 20,21 Ringwood School News 27 What’s On Locally 26,28
Feature articles Book Reviews: How to Win Friends Mike’s Motors: The Thinking Person’s Car Camping on a Budget Health: Perfect Posture Beauty: Make the Most of Your Make-Up Interiors: Budget Bathrooms Gardening: Bugs & Beasties Helpful Hints for Hedgehogs Travel: Tallinn Old Town Seasonal Recipe
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How to Win Friends From the playground to the workplace, we all know we’re not going to get by without a little help from our friends. But how do we go about forging those friendships in the first place? We’ve put together a collection of stories where a friendship is central. And it just goes to show, bonds can be formed in the most unlikely of places.
Of Mice and Men
John Steinbeck George Milton and Lennie Small are two migrant workers who dream of owning their own farm. George is intelligent but uneducated and Lennie is a great hulk of a man; physically strong but mentally weak. Set during the Great Depression, the pair is forced out of the aptly-named ‘Weed’, California after Lennie’s fondness for touching ‘soft things’ lands him in trouble. Chasing the elusive American Dream, George must decide what kind of a future their friendship can have.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas John Boyne Bruno is the son of an SS officer and is also a natural-born explorer, so it’s no surprise that when his family moves to ‘Out With’, he has a lot of questions about the children who appear behind the barbed wire fence wearing blue striped pyjamas. Bruno meets Shmuel, who lives the other side, has a shaved head and is constantly hungry and the two form a friendship that will have devastating consequences. Boyne’s children’s book about concentration camps is a must-read for all adults. It will
stay with you for days, weeks and months afterwards, just as it should.
Wonder
R.J. Palacio Starting high school is tough enough for any kid, but when you have a facial deformity and it’s your first time stepping into the torrential current of mainstream education, you’re bound to be washed away. August Pullman is starting in the Fifth Grade and has the rather unenviable task of helping his classmates see beyond his disfigurement. There are tears and laughter in equal measures as ‘Auggie’ tries to make the right friends and find his place in the unforgiving environment of Beecher Prep.
The Help
Kathryn Stockett This is the story of three women: Skeeter, Aibileen and Minny, and their attempts to change the social structure and confines of a segregated Mississippi in the 1960s. Young Skeeter is a white woman with a degree, but no husband. Aibileen is a black maid who is essentially raising a white woman’s child for her, whilst grieving for her own dead son. Meanwhile Minny is a fantastic
cook but an even greater gossip. Between them, the three plan to write and publish their own stories, revealing social scandals and ‘tellin’ it like it is’.
Starter for Ten
David Nicholls It must be every teenage boy’s dream to appear on ‘University Challenge’ mustn’t it? For anyone who ever felt the odd one out, this book is testament to the fact that within institutes of higher education, everyone can find kindred spirits. Working-class student Brian Jackson is off to university on a full scholarship and he’s determined to flex his intellectual muscles by winning a place on the UC team.
The Joy Luck Club
Amy Tan Before Carrie Bradshaw et al, four Chinese women began meeting in San Francisco to compare notes as recent immigrants. It was 1949 and they called themselves ‘The Joy Luck Club’. It’s a complex and delicately interwoven tale of Chinese mothers and daughters, revealing secrets and lies and all striving to find a place in the modern world whilst feeling the constant tug of their past.
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“A surprise on every street corner!”
his was the over-riding theme of Ringwood’s very first International Festival of Street Performance Art, or ‘Fanfare for Spring’. There were literally dozens and dozens of assorted performers, musicians and dancers around the town ranging from Brass Bands to Ballerinas and Clog Dancing to Clarinets! The weather was very kind and by early afternoon the town was buzzing with crowds eager to experience the many superbly professional entertainers dotted around the town. We
found it difficult to decide which venues to visit they were all so good! It certainly had the air of a mini Covent Garden about it. It was marvellous to see so much of the area’s brilliant local talent come together to showcase what they all have to offer. A lot of fun for the crowds, visitors and performers alike and well done to Roger Bettle, Ringwood Rotary and the Town Council for organising such a successful, new event which hopefully will be even better next year! Covent Garden watch out!
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Brewers and debra, Market Place, Ringwood House.’ In fact this house is not faced with brick but with mathematical tiles, which are tiles designed to give the appearance of brick. Underneath the tiles, the house is of much older date, as shown inside by its timber-framing and large herringbone -bricked fireplace. In the 18th century this was the home of Richard Gosse, a wealthy clothier. During Victorian times it was the residence of two of his descendants, spinster sisters Mary Gosse Hamper and Lydia Dawson Hamper, who are both commemorated by stained glass windows in the chancel of the Parish Church. By the turn of the 20th century the house was the home of solicitor Francis Johns and his family and was known as St. Nicholas, a name which, though painted over, can still be seen above the door. By 1939 Mr Morley Hewitt, estate agent and surveyor, was in residence.
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ontinuing from the last Roundabout issue, the next two properties along the south side of the Market Place were also once owned by Kings College Cambridge as part of the Manor of Ringwood Rectory. The house on the right of the photographs was described in 1768 as ‘One Tenement containing two Ground Rooms and three Chambers with a small Stable and Garden adjoining’. These premises were occupied by several grocers during the early Victorian period and later by a family of boot and shoemakers named Savage. By 1911 the census shows that William Pelling, an engineer fitter and his family were in residence. Older residents recall this as Pelling’s the plumbers. For many years in the late 20th century the property became the office of Fox & Sons estate agency, during which time the modern double fronted bow windows were installed. It is now Brewers wallpaper showroom and decorating supplies.
The 1930 photograph shows a lady walking past the original ground floor windows, which were later replaced with bigger picture windows when the ground floor of the property became a shop. The shop has had many differing businesses over recent years, including photography, antiques, gifts, shoes and clothes. Its latest occupier is the charity shop debra. May 2013
The next house to the east was described in 1768 as ‘one Cottage, now a good Tenement with a brick front, containing four rooms on a floor facing the Market Copyright © Mary Baldwin
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Tools For Self Reliance find their Angels
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he 20 or so volunteers who have laboured long and hard to prepare for the launch of the new Tools for Self Reliance workshop were rewarded by the sight of the 12 Angels who turned up in force to celebrate the occasion. Everyone joined in a toast in Champagne to celebrate the birth of a new era in the Ringwood Groups ‘eventful” journey. Starting from a one room one bench workshop and now in a well-equipped industrial unit in the 4 short years since they accepted their first box of donated tools for refurbishing. It is an astonishing feat for a completely voluntary organisation without any source of income. This could not have happened without the generosity of the Angels who answered their appeal both in the press and on the radio for help by donating £300 a year for the 3 years term of their lease. Miraculously 13 Angels made contact within a week of the publicity and the icing on the cake was that all but 1 turned up on 21st April to celebrate with the volunteers. The Angels are The Rotary Clubs of Ringwood, Verwood, Ferndown and Bransgore, agricultural consultants Attwell
Associates Ltd, Century 21 Business Products Ltd, The Ringwood Musical and Dramatic Society. The Ringwood Carnival Society, the Raymond Brown Group and the Barker-Mill Foundation. There were also 3 private individuals John Moore, for many years a Solicitor in the town and two ladies, Fiona Savory and Jackie Elliff. Our picture shows the Angels with some of the Volunteers outside the new Workshop at the Forest Corner Industrial Estate . Anyone wishing to donate tools can find the group located enroute to Hangersley via Poulner 300 metres before reaching the A31. The entrance to the estate is on the left. They can also be accessed from the A31 taking a left turn by “In Excess” and taking the first driveway on the right going down the hill. Now they have stability the group are looking to INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TOOLS THEY PRODUCE EACH WEEK and are seeking volunteers to help them bring the donated tools back to their former glory so they can help allow artisans in Africa to work their way out of poverty and even, perhaps, be able to afford to send their children to school
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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley.
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ummer is a brilliant time to immerse yourself into the world of bugs and where better place to start than a visit to Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve! Explore the site in your own time or join us on one of our many guided events discovering the wonderful wildlife of the meadow, pond and river. The wetland site provides a great habitat for many species of insects and is especially great for those that spend the majority of their life underwater – the Female Emporer Dragonfly laying eggs
14th July - please phone to book your place! Another good spot to search for invertebrates is on a much underrated weed – the stinging nettle. The stinging nettle supports over 40 species of insect! Perhaps the most bizarre looking but appropriately named insect is the scorpion fly that can be seen patrolling the nettles for dead insects. They are named after their scorpion-like tail which the male uses in courtship displays.
Out on the water there should be lots of evidence of new life with the first broods of many species thinking about taking their next leap to leaving their nests. At the Goosander Hide overlooking Ibsley Water there is an artificial sand martin bank; sit here and watch dragonflies and their dain- as the birds feed over the tier relations, the damselflies! water before flying straight Choose a warm, sunny day towards you to make a precito visit and see how many of sion landing into their nesting the 25 species you can find. holes beneath the hide; the The best places to look are first brood should be leaving towards the end of June. If you are lucky you might even Common Blue Damselfly see a hobby flying in to catch a less around the pond behind the lucky sand Education Centre and along martin! On the track between Lapwing Ivy Lake look and Goosander hide. There out for the will be a guided walk search- tern chicks ing for dragonflies on Sunday on the rafts Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Protecting wildlife. Inspiring people.
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Better care for patients with dementia
“ONE gentleman was very vocal, and we discovered he liked to sing. We bought CDs of his favourite music - Frank Sinatra and swing - and he would sing to his heart’s content. He didn’t have a bad voice either...” The use of music is just one initiative helping older patients to cope with what can be a challenging and confusing experience. Dr Sue Hazel is the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospital’s lead consultant in dementia care, the implementation lead for the National Dementia Strategy within the two hospitals. Sue says this strategy has been the catalyst for a range of change across the two hospitals, as well as at Poole
Environment matters: Poole Hospital’s Lulworth Ward has been redesigned to benefit patientswith dementia.
environments, staff training and community involvement.” At Poole Hospital, consultant geriatrician Dr Premila Fade highlights the flagship Lulworth ward, where changes to the ward environment have been used to support dementia patients.
“Bringing dementia patients in for focused treatment and then getting them home quickly is the best way” Dr Premila Fade Hospital, and has helped to create a new era of progressive and patient-centred care. “We already work closely with our colleagues at Poole and the merger will give us an even more unified front,” said Sue. “We will have a greater impact in areas like ward
“We improved the layout, colours and lighting to make the ward more welcoming,” said Premila. “A hospital visit can be very confusing for patients with dementia, and anything we can do to make the environment easier helps. “Since Lulworth was
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refurbished we’ve been able to use the principles on other wards too.” Poole’s dementia carers played a key role in developing the hospital-wide Human Touch campaign, with 10 golden rules advising all staff how best to ensure that patients’ privacy and dignity is respected. As well as the Dementia Care Pathway guidelines, Bournemouth also has its own ‘top tips’ for nurses around carrying out personal care, nutrition and bedtime among others. Volunteer mealtime companions at both trusts – as well as brightly-coloured cutlery and crockery – help encourage patients to keep up their food intake as well as create a friendly mealtime experience. Memory clinics for older and frailer patients, specially trained dementia ‘champions’, volunteer mealtime companions, unique patient ‘life diaries’ to help a patient’s stay that much more individual and comforting - all these initiatives and more form part of the award-winning and innovative work in place at all three hospitals.
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Viewed From My W indow A small selection of short stories written by Patricia Oliver from Horton near Wimborne, describing the ups and downs of caring for feral cats over the years with photos by J Santana-Martin.
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e found that Mr & Mrs Oscar had reared three kittens in our large garage and tractor shed. Unlike their parents, they were certainly feisty and were determined to put up a fight when we tried to catch them.
cerned he said that if she did not respond by the following day she also would have to be put to sleep. Fortunately the following day her temperature was down to 102degF, so she was on the mend. Now Jason was ill, so back again to the Vet and his temperature was 102degF, so he too was given antibiotics alButtons though still no obvious cause of the high temperature.
There were two males and a female and we named them Jason, Buttons and Chloe. Chloe’s first response was to bite into a finger and hang on for as long as possible, teeth buried deep into the nail. Jason was just scared and tried to hide. Buttons was also very timid If we had not and put out his taken in the claws for self three kittens, all defence. What three of them struck me was would have how beautiful died, as it was they all were we only lost one of them and well worth and Jason and Chloe have the time and stayed with us and now live trouble it was in the house as part of the going to take to family. tame them. We have found that We have a policy of curfew if you catch a so they have to come in beferal kitten they fore we go to bed, but dawn are so much does not come soon enough Chloe and Jason easier to tame for them and in the summer than a mature any time from 3am they are cat, so we did have high hopes for these three calling and pestering to be let out. If they get kittens as they were still very young. the chance they will climb all over my pillow purring and dribbling onto my face or into my It took about three weeks before Chloe and Ja- eye and they get tangled in my hair knowing full son became tame enough to have a cuddle and well that I will eventually relent and let them out. to start purring, but Buttons seemed to get qui- They are such loveable cats, scrupulously clean eter, more retiring and then we noticed he was and a great joy. It has been well worth all the not eating. He cried if we picked him up as if in effort for these two delightful kittens, and such a pain. A trip to the Vet and an X-ray revealed that shame that we could not save their beautiful little he had an abscess in his lungs which was full brother Buttons. of puss and he could not be saved. We had to say good-bye. We were devastated as he was The full story and many more so beautiful. We would have done anything to are in the book “Viewed From save him but he was not tame enough to endure My Window” by Patricia Olthe necessary medical treatment and it was the iver price £10 + £1.75 p&p. kindest thing. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. Then Chloe became unwell, so back to the Vet All proceeds go towards and this time with no obvious cause, Chloe had the Veterinary and Welfare a temperature of 106degF so she was given in- needs of the 16 feral cats jections and antibiotics, but the Vet was so con- currently in her care.
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ant a prestige car? The mind inevitably turns to those ‘German’ brands which in the past due to exclusivity and high prices, might have had some caché. Frankly, that time is past as they boringly flood our roads, often driven by cowboys. There have always been alternative choices, but with Rover and Saab now consigned to history, the time has come for Volvo as the prime thinking persons choice.
You may be thinking of Volvo cars as heavy, designed by playschool inmates and the ‘seniors’ staid choice, or maybe the oversporty rubber-burning enthusiasts choice. Thus the brand image of Volvo is not clear – perhaps a cloak of many colours – and well off-centre of those comedic grille badges. Drive any Volvo and it is abundantly clear that they make only fine cars which are a pleasure to drive, ultimately safe and stuffed solid with the latest safety technology. Audi, BMW and Mercedes eat your heart out. A historic Volvo weakness was always an inability to make
a really good small car, probably stemming from their dalliance with the ex-DAF Dutch assembly plant, now long-gone. And last year they surprised the world by introducing the V40 to a rabbitstartled motoring press at the Geneva Motor Show. A matter of millimetres bigger than the popular Ford Focus, here was a small-to-medium car which not only shouted ‘prestige’, but ticked every single aspirational box. So, from the outside a relatively small, interestingly curvaceous yet aggressive shape topped by that prestige grille, yet inside lies a spacious luxury office. The overall impression is of no corners cut, immaculate attention to detail – in short several country miles ahead of a 1-series BMW or Audi A3. To drive? Simply a pleasure as you nestle down into sublimely comfortable supportive chairs adjusted just how you want, every control exactly to hand. The fascia instruments were a bit of a shock, laid out in finely detailed computer graphics with displays adjustable through a menu system to suit individual preferences. The dials feature unusual but logically laid out graphic displays for engine performance fuel economy, gear selection and a trip computer to show just how economically you are driving. A profusion of safety aids include front and rear parking sensors, pedestrian sensors able to intervene to prevent accidents, blind-spot cameras with alarm, and switchable
lane departure sensors to nag you to death – importantly, these could be switched off at will. My car had the lowest power output 1.6 diesel with mechanical gearbox which was adequate to pull this car along fairly rapidly and very economically. The looks featured an ‘R-Design’ package which, as well as making several internal and external cosmetic enhancements, included lowering and stiffening the car somewhat. My sole gripe was the choice of ‘Rebel Blue’ exterior on the test car, clearly advertising to everybody that I was coming! The outcome was a car able to transport 4 plus luggage in quiet comfort and safety, to perform economically yet with plenty of driver involvement and able to despatch many miles without fatigue. All that makes this car worth pride of place in my household. You have to pay for class. With the parsimonious 1.6 diesel it all starts at a reasonable 20 grand, but allow up to 25 to include your choice of navigation, the Rdesign package, leather interior and ground-breaking electronic packages. More powerful diesel and petrol engines can take this car up to a fire-breathing 250 horsepower while at the same time emptying your wallet. But it’s truly worth it!
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are treated as equals is on the water. The most disabled are able to appreciate the movement of the boat on the water, hear the waves and sails, and feel the wind on their faces. The more able have the opportunity to learn new skills and be independent and may progress to race training and competition both locally and nationally. NFDS are hosting one of the national competitions in June. NFDS is entirely run by volunteers and a small army is required to welcome and organise members, assist on the pontoon with rigging and launching, taking people sailing etc. It is very rewarding and they have a need for more volunteers immediately with most roles requiring no prior experience. Visit www.newforestsailability.co.uk.
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Camping on a Budget
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f the luxury of an overseas holiday is just not going to be affordable for you this year, you probably don’t want to spend a fortune in this country either. However it doesn’t mean you have to go without a break completely because camping can be great fun and very affordable. You can’t just put the TV on, there are no computer games for the children and your time is spent exploring forests and cooking outdoors. It makes for a wonderful family bonding experience completely unlike renting a holiday home, and is lots of fun if you can find a group of you to go. There’s a huge retail market around camping, and an hour on one of the many equipment websites could have you thinking that the whole event is going to be far too expensive, especially if you aren’t sure if you’ll do it more than once. It doesn’t have to cost the earth though. Firstly the tent. Take advantage of somebody else’s impulse buy by visiting secondhand sites to see what you can snap up - Ebay of course, but also Gumtree have plenty for sale. Sleeping bags might be
necessary if you are hiking across the mountains, but chances are you’ll be driving to your camping site so take your own duvets and pillows with some old covers and that will be perfectly adequate. A night’s sleep on the hard ground isn’t comfortable though so you’ll need to find something to lie on. Cushions from outdoor chairs or a beach lilo will be good enough for children, but you might want to invest in an inflatable mattress for the adults. Other equipment such as a gas stove, water containers and plastic plates might be offered to you if you put a wanted advert on Gumtree or on Freecycle. And a polite plea to your friends could produce a surprising haul for you to borrow. You might not be able to look your glamorous best while camping and really, why would you? It’s time to get back to nature. However, it doesn’t mean you won’t want to clean up every day and proper toilet facilities are a must. Fortunately, these days all but the most rural sites will have a shower and toilet block. The internet will help you decide which site to go to. For
example www.pitchup.com has 5000 UK and Ireland sites listed and it allows you to filter the features that are a ‘must’ for you and those that are a ‘nice to have’. For example you might want to visit a site that allows children and dogs (or doesn’t), has wifi access, or where there are cycling facilities nearby. Still not convinced? If you think this sounds like more hassle than it’s worth, you might want to consider ‘glamping’. It’s still sleeping in an open area surrounded by trees, but the living accommodation is provided for you. Many sites offer tipis, yurts, wooden huts or even a gypsy caravan. This is going to cost more of course but is still very affordable. For example a week in early July in a tipi in Mid Wales would cost £550 for two adults and two children. The bed and bedding for the adults is supplied as well as futons for the children. You are also given your own cooking and toilet facilities. Remember, you won’t be the only one looking for a cheap summer break, so go online and book your pitch now. By Annie Lawson
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Ringwood Mayor & families from Pont-Audemer recently visited Ringwood to re-start twinning.
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n 18 strong delegation from Pont-Audemer, led by their Mayor, spent an enjoyable three days getting to know Ringwood and surrounding areas. They toured various sites ranging from the New Forest to Christchurch Harbour. They were greeted by our Mayor, Cllr Steve Rippon-Swaine, in the Gateway building and then paid a visit to Ringwood Brewery where they had a chance to taste the barley, sniff the hops and see the fermentation process. They were hosted by Ringwood families and enjoyed a programme of events aimed at showing them something of our way of life. The Ringwood & District Twinning Association (RTA) had been fundraising for the last two years to meet the costs of this visit and is grateful for all the support they received from you at the fund
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
RINGWOOD ROTARY CLUB
RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE FOOTPATH SOCIETY
ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION
RINGWOOD CHESS 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
Join us to maintain footpaths and enjoy organised walks, social activities and winter evening meetings. Membership Secretary: 01425 838534 www.rffs.org.uk
Fordingbridge & District Branch No. 1321. Meet every 4th Thursday in Meets Monday evenings at Original White Hart, High St., Ringthe Month at Scout Hall, Fordingbridge 7.30pm. Open to all ex RAF & wood ,BH24 1AW. Teams in Bournemouth & Southampton Leagues friends. Contact: Bob Moffat 01425 654434/Gwen Sturges 01425 654610 Contact : darrellsturmey@bt.com 07730 901 961
FORDINGBRIDGE & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BRAESIDE BOWLING CLUB
Last Monday of the month (not July & Aug) at The West Room,Avonway Braeside Road St Leonards. A bowling club for ALL - participating in Community Centre, Shaftesbury St., Fordingbridge 7.30pm. Contact: the Leagues, Friendlies & Internal competitions. Club sessions Mon & David Melbourne 01425 655235 or visit www.fanddhs.org.uk Fri afternoons. Beginners and established players welcome Secretary David Brooks 01425 478862
AVON VALLEY ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Meet at The Ann Rose Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood on RINGWOOD FLORAL DECORATION SOCIETY 1st Wednesday each month at 7.30pm, September to May. Meet at Greyfriars Community Centre on the last Thursday of the month www.avas.org.uk. at 2.00pm for 2.15pm. New members and visitors welcome. Contact Mark Vincent 01425 473677 / Bill Atkinson 01722 326978 Contact Jenny Davies 07885 876 980
FORDINGBRIDGE BOWLING CLUB
Full programme of Leagues’ Bowls for both Ladies & Gents in the New Forest & B’mouth & District Leagues. Stuckton Road, Fordingbridge. Contact: Mr D C Jones 01425 657627
FORDINGBRIDGE PLAYERS
Meet every first Wednesday of the month at The Ship Inn, High Street, Fordingbridge at 8pm ish . www.fordingbridgeplayers.org.uk
GERMAN LANGUAGE GROUPS
Pub nights, Parent toddler groups, Children’s language club Contact: Cassandra 01425 479101 www.kinderspiel.co.uk cassscholz1@yahoo.co.uk
ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY
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
RINGWOOD PHILATELIC SOCIETY
2nd Tues of each month, 7:30pm at Greyfriars. Interesting talks & colourful displays. Newcomers made very welcome. Colin Mount 01425 474310 Jo Knott 01425 478214
RINGWOOD AND DISTRICT EX-TABLERS CLUB.
BRAESIDE BRIDGE CLUB
We are an energetic and friendly group of ex-Round Tablers (41 Clubbers) that meets for frequent and varied social activities. More formal meetings over dinner on 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact Graham Hoyle 01425 478444 or www.ringwood41club.co.uk
FORDINGBRIDGE CHORAL SOCIETY
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
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 EMBROIDERY CLUB
Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings in term time from 7.30pmRINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE LIONS CLUB 9pm in the URC, Salisbury Street. New singers welcome. Meet on the 2nd Thursday each month at 7.45 for 8pm Contact our Secretary on: 01425 654372 at The Elm Tree pub, Hightown Road, Ringwood. Contact Lion Martin Riseam at: martin.riseam@mac.com – LONGWATER TAI CHI 01425 472181 www.ringwoodandfordingbridgelions.org.uk Monday classes in Avonway Community Centre, Shaftsbury Street, Fordingbridge.Tai Chi “Health for Life” Drop-in 11am - 12.15pm FORDINGBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB Contact: Patrick Foley or Jane Launchbury 01725 514546 office@longwatertaichi.co.uk. Meet on the 1st Monday each month, except January & August, at St Mary’s Church Hall, Fordingbridge at 7.30pm.Visitors always welcome. BISTERNE VILLAGE HALL FOR HIRE charity no. 301747 Further details from the Secretary on 01425 655493 Refurbished and available for hire for private parties, Clubs, Meetings, Organised functions. Entertainment Licence for 100 people. THE FORDINGBRIDGE SOCIETY Hire charges are from £5 per hour. Call: 01425 476703 Join us and discover how to enjoy learning about the town & making friends at the same time. £6 per couple per year. Contact Sara Winteridge, Coach House, SP6 1JT. 01425-654426 HEATHERLANDS SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB We bowl from 7.30pm to 10 pm every Wed & Sun at St. Leonards & St. Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road. A gentle sport suitable for ladies as CERCLE AMICAL DE RINGWOOD well as men. Ring George on 01425-489833 / 07831224945 Meet at Anne Rose Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre 2nd Friday each month at 7.45pm. Contact: Secretary 01202 397440 www.ringwoodcercle.org.uk RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome FORDINGBRIDGE & DISTRICT U3A Membership and programme details 01425 471348 Every 3rd Wednesday 2-4pm Fordingbridge Town Hall. Members also join activity groups according to interest. Info at BOURNEMOUTH PHILHARMONIC SOC. ORCHESTRA u3asites.org.uk/ fordingbridge , Info packs in Fordingbridge library, or come to a meeting (£2 guest) This full symphony orchestra rehearses 7.30 pm Wednesdays Peter Woollett (memb. Sec) 01425 655490 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 & FORDINGBRIDGE TALKING NEWS Supplies audio transcripts of local newspapers and non-political and non-sectarian magazines free to sight impaired people. AVON W I Welcomes donations & help to read & edit. Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm at United Reformed Contact: Peter Ansell 01425 475886 / Elaine Drew 01425 480918 Church Hall, Salisbury Street. (No meetings in August) Monthly speaker/activities/discussions. Contact Anne on 01425 655192
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.
ROTARY CLUB OF FORDINGBRIDGE
We meet at 6.30pm/7pm on Tuesdays every week at Avonway. We like to make a difference to the lives of others. For information on joining us call: Colin Ritchie on 01425 655877 More overleafX
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES TWO BRIDGES CARE GROUP
We care for the needs of those who are infirm, young or old, & without transport. Our volunteers will drive you to medical appointments, shopping & much more. Call Sandleheath & Fordingbridge 08458385902 Godshill 01425 654283 or for information - 01425 652527
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RINGWOOD FRENCH CLUB
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.
EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS
Newborns up to 3yrs welcome + parents. Thursdays 3—4.30pm At The Victoria Rooms FORDINGBRIDGE £1 incl fresh coffee/tea & homemade cake. New Life Community Church welcome you 07909 711 886 www.newlifefordingbridge.com
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.
FORDINGBRIDGE BRIDGE CLUB
RINGWOOD FLY DRESSERS GUILD
Our friendly club meets from 7 to 10pm on Tuesdays every week at Avonway Community Centre, 36 Shaftesbury St, Fordingbridge. 1st & 3rd weeks: Rubber. 2nd & 4th weeks: Duplicate For details call Sue Hughes 01425 657795
FORDINGBRIDGE HANDBELL RINGERS
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
EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N
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
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
ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS
NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT SAILABILITY
FRIENDS OF FORDINGBRIDGE HOSPITAL
IBSLEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
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 McCormick on 01725 517807
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 sailing necessary, just a willingness to help people, training given. Rory Morrison, 01425 478460, sailingcaptain@newforestsailability.co.uk
Meet on the last Thursday of each month with a variety of speakers at We raise money to provide extras & equipment for the benefit of Ibsley Village Hall 7.30pm. Plant Sale May 11th 2-4pm. patients & staff at our community hospital.We welcome new members Annual Show 31st August. Contact Bren or Terry 01425 653834 and helpers at our two main annual fundraising events and volunteers to join the team serving morning coffee to patients. Contact: RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY” Lynette Stanford, 01425 657650 lynette_stanford@btinternet.com Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize, folk etc. No auditions, beginners as well as experienced THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS. singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30. We are found on the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807. We shoot on Sunday am, Tuesday & Thursday eve’s in the summer. In the winter, we also shoot indoors. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk
RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE CLUB FOR THE BLIND
Visually impaired people meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoon each month at Greyfriars Activities Centre, Ringwood Contact Kate Henderson 01425 476568 / Mary Peach 01425 470008
FORDINGBRIDGE QUILTERS
FORDINGBRIDGE CAMERA CLUB
Meet at Avonway Community Centre at 7.30 pm alternate Wednesdays for a mixture of talks by top photographers and members’ shows constructively judged by experienced professionals. 01725 518448 www.fordingbridgecameraclub.org.uk
DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB
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
Outdoor and indoor activities: braais, boat cruise, walks, barn dance, darts, South African dinners. Camaraderie! fun! Contact Phillipa 01202-740265
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY
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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JAZZ WORKSHOPS
VERWOOD 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
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n organisation called ‘Air Ambulance Service’ which is not based in Hampshire, is putting their collecting bags through letter boxes across the county. This is leading people to think they are donating their unwanted textiles to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, their own local Air Ambulance when in fact they are not, and this organisation is in no way connected to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
does not send leaflets through letter boxes, nor do they deliver plastic collecting bags. Please put your generously donated goods into one of our distinctive yellow recycling banks. All our textile recycling is done through our partner Bag It Up, who have over 300 yellow recycling banks around the county and our Charity Office on 02380 333377can give donors the location of their nearest recycling bank. If you have a very large amount of textiles, we can arrange for them to be collected.
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Perfect Posture Slumping at our desks and hunching our shoulders as we walk are hard habits to break, especially as we age and there’s no one there to tell us to ‘stand up straight!’ Here’s how to perfect your posture…
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s a nation we spend hours on our phones, laptops and in front of the TV, so it’s fair to say that posture is often the last thing on our mind. However, years of bending, twisting, slumping on the sofa or hauling heavy bags around, could take their toll and end up damaging your spine. Posture isn’t just about how you sit, but also affects the way you stand, lie down or move around. Bad posture can lead to back pain, repetitive strain injuries and may even worsen existing medical conditions. If you’re having a baby you need to be even more careful as pregnancy hormones will temporarily loosen your ligaments. Many of us will just sit back and accept the nagging aches and pains we feel throughout the day, whether we’re at our desks or on our feet for long periods. But making vital changes to the way you look after your posture could save you problems further down the line. Ergonomics (the posh name for posture) doesn’t have to be as complicated as it sounds it’s just about supporting your back and reducing the strain that comes from aligning your body incorrectly. When sitting at a desk you can avoid bending awkwardly and straining muscles simply by readjusting your chair or positioning your keyboard and mouse in the right position. Invest in some posturefriendly props, such as wrist or foot rests, as well as an ergonomic chair. Avoid holding your phone between your neck and shoulder, carrying a heavy bag on one
shoulder, slumping forward in your chair, or slouching and hunching your shoulders over. It’s worth remembering that good posture doesn’t just bring physical benefits you will look and feel more confident and attractive when you stand up straight and proud. Some people even claim that good posture can knock pounds off (sadly, this is just a visual illusion, but hey, it’s far easier than dieting). It’s also important to regularly exercise – walking and swimming are two easy activities that will help keep your spine healthy and your muscles in good shape. Forget walking around the house with a book balancing on your head - the next time you feel yourself drooping, remember these basic tips: 1. Keep both of your feet flat on the floor when sitting – if you can’t reach the floor, use a footrest. 2. Make sure your back is resting against the back of the chair and avoid leaning forward. 3. As you walk, keep the weight on the balls of your feet, not your heels. 4. Don’t lock your knees and wear supportive footwear. 5. Stand up, have a stretch or go for a walk. If you’re experiencing back ache or any other aches and pains that won’t go away it’s always a good idea to have it checked out by your doctor. You may also decide to search for a local osteopath who can decide what treatment you may need and give you some exercises that you can carry out at home. By Julia Faulks
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POWER STRUGGLES..... Peace at any price is NOT peace
Learn how to feel safe, make changes to your life, and allow for your spiritual growth
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re you or is someone you know a: Peacemaker, Rescuer, Dictator, War Monger, Sleeping Volcano, Exploding Volcano, Bully, Mouse, Fire Fighter, Nagger, Martyr, Winner, Loser, Overseer, Submissive, Remorseful, Back Stabber, or a Victim? Quite a long list we think you’ll agree! At home or at work, these are the roles people play when they are in conflict situations. None of the above help people to feel safe, make changes to their lives, or allow for their spiritual growth. We all enter into a power struggle when we become defensive and we all end up feeling like victims! Power struggles come in many different guises. You can enter a power struggle with your partner, children, parents, managers, co-workers, employees, customers, computers and pets! What we don’t realise is how addic-
tive power struggles are in our lives and how we often create them just to get our next fix. The way we deal with our anger is essential to having honest, open and reciprocating relationships, not only with others but most importantly with ourselves. Non-Defensive Communication (NDC) is a new model of communication. It will help you to talk honestly, openly and yet have the ability to keep your boundaries. Learn how to disarm others without having to name, blame and shame them or yourself! Chris and Christina Hunt are currently running local workshops and one to one sessions in NDC. If you wish to find out more about them and what they offer, please visit: www.powerstruggle.co.uk or phone for a free half hour appointment 01202 842371.
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B E A C H AT B U D E LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL An Easter visit to a New England style “Boutique Hotel” with fantastic panoramic views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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aster 2013 saw us heading off to Bude on the North Cornwall coast for a long weekend and a chance to sample the delights of The Beach at Bude - one of the seemingly new breed of ‘Boutique Hotels’. I have often heard the term ‘Boutique Hotel’ but never really understood what the definition of a ‘Boutique Hotel’ actually was! So after a bit of googling it turns out to be a bit of an enigma, overlapping the concept of a small hotel and a bed and breakfast. And not as new as I first thought since the world’s first was Blakes - renowned for its design, service and privacy and was created in 1978 in South Kensington, London, designed by former actress, turned interior designer Anouska Hempel. In recent years, despite statistically being the most liked guest accommodation, ironically there doesn’t seem to be an exact definition or even why this term is used for hotels! However it does have to be small (probably less than 100 rooms), most with a design theme and a much more intimate and private atmosphere compared to the usual hotel chains. On first impression The Beach at Bude is certainly the most stylish establishment along Bude’s Summerleaze Crescent with its distinctive New England look blue boarded gables and dormers nicely contrasting with the steel and glass balcony and white rendering. Summerleaze Crescent is in a perfect location on an elevated position overlooking Bude’s main Summerleaze Beach, with uninterrupted 180 degree panoramic views across the beach right round to the pretty town of Bude. The hotel was totally refurbished inside and out three years ago and is kept spotlessly clean to retain that ‘just opened’ look. A welcoming reception opens into the beautiful lounge bar and terrace area which, in keeping with the boutique hotel concept
gives the appearance of a New England style living room complete with a stylish selection of furniture, distressed leather sofas, artworks, fireplace, a library, and various objets d’art on display. Coffee and afternoon teas in the lounge are informally presented on what could be the owners dining table giving the whole area a very relaxed but very stylish feeling.
The New England concept continues throughout the beautifully finished staircase and hallways with many simple and stylish touches to compliment the theme. As a designer, my husband was very impressed with the superb attention to detail in every respect - especially in areas that many establishments overlook, like the hallways. The New England theme continues into the rooms which are furnished simply but very stylishly with muted but co-ordinated colour schemes. Simple crisp white bedding and coordinated runners, upholstery and curtains. ‘Less is more’ as the 1920’s Bauhaus theme quotes. Definitely in this case! Most of the 17 rooms have a stunning view across the bay round to Bude town and two have a marvellous balcony - just perfect for winding down with a drink and spending the evening watching the local surfers or the beautiful Cornish sunsets over the Atlantic. Rooms are all equipped with the standard wi-fi, ipod dock and a decent size LCD TV/DVD combi etc. Stunning is also the only word to describe the bathrooms which are simply but beautifully decorated and complimented by superbly stylish bathroom fittings.
The panoramic view from The Beach at Bude
The countryside around Bude features dramatic cliff walks, peaceful canal walks and the scenic 31 mile Tarka Trail nearby. So after a good night’s sleep what better way to start the weekend’s activities than with a traditional English breakfast superbly cooked to order or with any other of the wide range of breakfasts including fresh fruit, croissants, cereals and more which are available. I would strongly suggest avoiding afternoon tea if you are dieting though, since the dangerously tempting range of cakes are all freshly baked by the chef on the day! The lemon drizzle is particularly hazardous! The recently opened cocktail bar which is unique in Bude, is open all day and is perfect for a pre-dinner drink before a visit to Bude’s premier seafood restaurant, Life’s A Beach which is only a two minute stroll away.
The cocktail bar has become quite a popular niche venue amongst Bude locals for a relaxing pre-dinner drink or night-cap as part of the evening’s entertainment! The owners Will and Susie Daniel, a local family, have many exciting future plans for The Beach at Bude. The most imminent being a wedding reception venue, a gym and the option of privately tutored surfing instruction. All the staff we met were friendly, professional and nothing was too much trouble.They are all obviously extremely proud to be associated with The Beach at Bude. Bude is the perfect destination for a staycation - but make sure you spend it at The Beach at Bude which exudes all the qualities of a Luxury Boutique Hotel and more...... (in bucket and spade loads in fact!)
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17 bedrooms in New England style decor.
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Lift, Wi-Fi internet access throughout, surfboard/cycle store, gym, guest laundry and drying room.
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Dorset’s Fantastic marine life'. Illustrated talk, by Moors Valley Country Park and ForMatt Doggett, British Wildlife Photographer of the est, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Year. To mark World Ocean Day. £4 pp. Free parking Ringwood, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721 Ringwood Parish Church. Tickets £8. Ringwood Musical and Dramatic Society Summer www.rmds.org.uk or tel: 0759 777 Concert, directed by Ivy Tan 1701 ‘Sparkle & Shine’ Afternoon Tea Dances £4.50 incl complimentary tea or coffee Blashford Buggies! Join us for a buggy walk around Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. Get outside, get fit and discover the wonderful wildlife living on your doorstep! The site is dog free with buggy friendly paths. We meet on alternative Friday mornings.
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For more information please contact Michelle on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting Around the World in 80 minutes - a musical journey - House Lane, Ringwood BH24 1EY. Voices of the Forest - in aid of Marie Curie- £7 01425 476324 Car Boot Sale
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See P.9 for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Meeting House, Meeting Music Night at the Ringwood Meeting House - Tick- Ringwood house lane, Ringwood BH24 1EY ets £6.00 Artist to be confirmed 01425 476324 ‘Comedy Cafe’ £11.50 incl a plate of food The Hub, Verwood* Furlong shopping centre, RingHelp for Heroes, Tamsin Ball, singing at The Furlong The wood. Find out more at Also Poulner Scout Group Plant sale www.thefurlong.co.uk Verwood Choral Society Summer Concert "Those Church Vicarage Road Were the Days".It is a programme of light music from Methodist Verwood. a number of eras from ancient to modern!
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Ringwood Meeting House and History Centre, Ringwood BH24 1EY - 01425 476324 Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents -Matt Palmer's Mil- The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, lennium Eagle Jazz Band. Tickets on door from 7pm. Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff 07798721405 or Derek 01202 820096. Meals available in the restaurant or Jazz room. Ringwood Meeting House and History Sound Cellar Evening - Jazz/Swing music - Tickets Centre, Ringwood BH24 1EY - 01425 £7.00 476324 Catch the Bug! A family wildlife discovery event – explore the meadow with a sweep net to find brilliant bugs, crazy crickets, dazzling damselflies and great grasshoppers! Suggested donation £3 per person. Booking Essential.
To book please contact Michelle on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. Homeland Farm, Ringwood Road, Sat 22 Jun 1pm Three Legged Cross BH21 6QZ. 01202-824633. St Stephen’s Church Hall, St Sound of Soul Choir Bournemouth presents their Stephen’s Way, Bournemouth. Sat 22 Jun 7.30pm very own show: “Sounds of Soul Choir – Let’s Get www.soundofsoulbournemouth.com, Together and Feel Alright!” for tickets call 07742 459 883. The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets from Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society presents Claire Janette 01202 822936 or Wed 26 Jun 7.30pm Greig. Visitors £5, Members £3. Peter 01202 814976 Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Thu 27 Jun 11.30am - 12.45pm Meet the House Conservation Team Dorset. BH21 4EA. 01202 883402 Moors Valley Country Park and ForIn Darwin’s Footsteps: Illustrated talk (Galapagos est, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr islands). A relaxed and informative talk by profesFri 28 Jun 7pm - 8.30pm Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. sional wildlife and landscape photographer Mike 01425 470721 Read. Adults & teenagers. £4.50 (free parking) The Fuzzy Bit off Crane Drive, VerFri 28 Jun Evening Verwood Carnival Funfair. wood The Fuzzy Bit off Crane Drive, VerVerwood Carnival. Great entertainment in the arena 12noon early eveSat 29 Jun ning wood.Adult £3, Children £1 (free if all afternoon plus the funfair going on through the accompanied by adult) early evening. Family Night Out: ‘Jessie J Tribute’ Adult £8, U14 Sat 29 Jun 7pm - 11pm The Hub, Verwood* £5; Family of Four £20 (free squash for children) Ringwood Meeting House Ringwood Exhibition: Illustrated world of Cheary Deary - by 1 - 31 Jul 10am -12noon Lisa Berkshire - Admission 70p inc cup of Tea/Coffee BH24 1EY - 01425 476324 "The Games We Used To Play" at the Priest's House The Priest's House Museum, 23-27 10am -4.30pm. Museum. Early season exhibition at the award1 - 31 Jul High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Closed Sun winning Priest's House Museum taking a nostalgic 01202 882533 look back at childhood. Sat 22 Jun
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Meet the Minibeasts: display of live minibeasts with Ranger. Free Event. All ages but children must be accompanied. 01425 470721 Riding for the Disabled Association's Family Dog Show, with Show classes, Agility, Terrier Racing, Obedience and Fun. £3 per car.
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News from Ringwood School Students teach valuable lesson at National Union of Teachers Conference Students Sam Whittingham and Millie Wells, both 15, from Ringwood School were the first ever Young Ambassadors to gain a standing ovation for their speech at last week’s National Union of Teachers (NUT) conference. Addressing 140 education professionals at the conference, their speech reminded attendees that children abroad have the same rights to education as young people in the UK. Millie and Sam have recently returned home from a trip to India with the Send My Friend to School Campaign. As winners of the The Steve Sinnott Award visited schools in an urban slum settlement where they witnessed the inequalities of education facing children in India. They also spoke at a local council meeting and met with representatives of Oxfam India to learn about their valuable educational projects in the region. Having experienced the education system in India first hand Millie and Sam delivered a powerful message about the rights of children abroad to teachers in the UK. Millie said “We hope the teachers gained a different perspective on teaching and the challenges facing some education systems abroad. The audience at the conference were really engaged with what we were www.ringwood.hants.co.uk
saying and we hope they will sign their schools up to the Send My Friend to School campaign”. Speaking about their aspirations for the future of the campaign, Sam said “I hope that now that we have spoken to the teachers the campaign will gain momentum as they sign up and encourage other schools to get involved. We both hope that as the force behind the campaign gets stronger governments will become more likely to act”. Send My Friend to School is run by the UK coalition of the Global Campaign for Education. The Global Campaign for Education (GCE) is a global organisation working to ensure quality education for all children. It has members in more than 100 countries around the world. Get your local school to join Sam and Millie on the Send My Friend to School campaign. Tel: 01425 475000
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See P. 9 for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Pond and River Dipping for Adults! An opportunity to explore the wetland habitats of pond and river and To book please contact Michelle on discover their fascinating wildlife, without having to 01425 472760 or Blashford“share” the net with any children! Microscopes, ID Lakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashguides and Blashford Lakes staff will be on hand to ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellinghelp you identify your catch. Wellies are needed for ham Drove, BH24 3PJ kick sampling in the river. No children please! Suggested donation £3 per person. Booking Essential. Blashford Buggies! Join us for a buggy walk around For more information please contact Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. Get outside, get fit Michelle on 01425 472760 or Blashand discover the wonderful wildlife living on your fordLakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the doorstep! The site is dog free with buggy friendly Blashford Lakes Education Centre, paths. We meet on alternative Friday mornings. Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ Ringwood Meeting House Ringwood Swirch Saxaphone Quartet - Tickets £7.00 BH24 1EY - 01425 476324 Cranborne Manor Garden - Open Garden for NGS. Cranborne Manor Garden, Cranborne Adults £5, Children £1. Dorset BH21 5PP. 01725 517248 Butterfly Walk. Get up close to butterflies. Adults & Moors Valley Country Park and Foraccompanied children. £5/person. Booking essential. est, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Long Trousers advised. Ringwood, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721 Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents -Maddock's Huxley The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, "Reeds United". £10 In Advance Only. Numbers Lim- Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff ited. Meals available in the restaurant or Jazz room. 07798721405 or Derek 01202 820096. The 7th annual Country Fayre Horse and Dog show Homelands Farm, Three Legged organised by The Wimborne & Ferndown Lions Club Cross ( the car boot site) Recreation Ground, Fordingbridge.www.fordingbridgesummerfes Fordingbridge Summer Festival tival.org.uk/ Adults £5.00,over 65 £4.00, age 5 - 16 £1.00, under 5 FREE Greyfriars Community Centre, RingRMDS Summer Show 2013: Rock Paper Scissors wood Tickets available from 17 June. Grab a Grasshopper...catch a cricket and sweep a To book please contact Michelle on spider as you join Education Officer Michelle Crooks 01425 472760 or Blashfordto explore the meadow and discover its amazing Lakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashwildlife.Suggested donation £3 per person. Booking ford Lakes Education Centre, EllingEssential. ham Drove, BH24 3PJ Damerham, well signposted from Damerham Fair Fordingbridge with ample parking. www.damerhamfair.co.uk Tabletop and Craft Sale - A good mix of handcrafted Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood items and bric a brac - There's something different Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Chris every month for everyone to enjoy. We also make a Mudge 07972727536 Tables £ 7 good cup of coffee! Booked please in advance Vikings galore! Open Weekend. Explore the Viking Longhouse and see Viking and Saxon warriors reenact battles of a time long past, learn about Viking Ancient Technology Centre, Damercrafts including blacksmithing and cob wall making. ham Road, Cranborne,Dorset, BH21 Kiddie Vike gives children the opportunity to chal5RP. Adults £5.00, Children £2.50 lenge the Viking warriors to sword fights using www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk wooden weapons, try hands-on activities, listen to storytelling & Dark Ages music and purchase items from Viking traders. Breamore House, Nr. Fordingbridge, Aston Martin Rally Hampshire. SP6 2DF. 01725 512858 The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets from Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society presents Janette 01202 822936 or Elizabeth Harrison. Visitors £5, Members £3. Peter 01202 814976 Adventure in the Woods. Whole days spent in the woods, campfire cooking, walks and picnics, nature crafts etc. For ages 3-8. £25 per day (inc. food) and £20 for siblings. Nuts about Nature: family event. Become a nature detective and join in the fun as we go in search of our minibeast friends. £2.00 per child, adults free all ages, children must be accompanied Sound Cellar Evening - Jazz/Swing muisc Tickets £7.00 By-Gone days. Country Show with the accent on nostalgia. Spitfire Display,stalls,crafts,vintage machine,steam engines. Open air theatre - As You Like It - Box office 0844 249 1895 45th Summer Exhibition of Ringwood Art Society. Wheelchair access. Free entry. David Lowe 01425 482602 or visit www.ringwoodartsociety.org Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society annually presents a local traditional country show and a guaranteed family day out. Ringwood & Burley Band also performing.
Edmondsham Forest School, Edmondsham, BH21 5RE (between Verwood and Cranborne). Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807 Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721 Ringwood Meeting House Ringwood BH24 1EY - 01425 476324 Brooklands Farm, South Gorley. Nr Ringwood. 01425 652499 Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, BH21 4EA 01202 883402 (line 8) Greyfriars Hall, 44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 1DW.
Somerley Park, Near Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3PL. Single £10, Couple £18, Family £20, VP £16, Children Free, Parking Free
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Beauty Make the Most of Your Make-Up - Your Questions Answered How can I get the best finish and coverage from my foundation? It’s important to find a foundation that’s suited to your skin type and requirements. Liquid foundations work best for most people because you can apply as much or as little as you like. Your foundation will work best and last longer if it’s applied to primed skin. Cleanse, tone and moisturise your face, then apply a primer to create the ideal base. Using a damp make-up sponge, evenly apply your foundation to your skin, paying particular attention to blending well over your jaw line. When I use concealer under my eyes to cover dark circles I seem to draw attention to my fine lines. How can I stop this? Ensure that your eye area is well moisturised before you apply concealer. Use an eye cream morning and night and choose a concealer that has a very creamy texture. My skin is dry, but I’ve heard that foundation should always be set with a powder. Should I use it? Powder is essential for creating a flawless finish. Apply a little
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Spotlight on Fordingbridge Twinning Society Fordingbridge Twinning Society is hoping to welcome two French producers from Vimoutiers at the forthcoming Fordingbridge Festival on 20 July. There is to be a family who will be selling various cider products: cider, pommeau (fortified apple wine) and calvados, as well as another French family, who will be selling French cheeses. It will be wonderful to welcome French visitors from our twin town, Vimoutiers, to the Fordingbridge Festival for the first time.
Additionally, on Sunday 1st September, there will be a race for runners over a 14 km stretch between Livarot and Vimoutiers entitled “Foulées du Terroir”. The Vimoutiers twinning committee is inviting anyone who would like to take part, to come along to Normandy, where host families can be arranged! If you prefer cycling, there is a week-long event being arranged, with participants from Britain, France and Germany, to take place from 31st August until 7th September, in Wangerland and Burhave in Northern Germany, at a cost of 224 Euros for half board.
We are looking for some help in hosting some of the families for that weekend: the family will consist of the father with his 2 daughters, aged 13 and 17. Contact Alison & Derek Ayling on: 01425 650770 or email: Hippotrain@btinternet.com if you are interested.
It is not a race, but a week of gentle cycling!
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oors Valley Country Park and Forest, near Ringwood, is looking for local acoustic talent to help mark its 25th anniversary. Twentyfive buskers are being sought to take part in a unique ‘Music in the Park’ event on July 7th - one for each year since the Park’s opening in 1988. The event is a flashback to the inaugural event 25 years ago when buskers helped to celebrate the opening of the ‘new’ country park, now the third most visited in England. Countryside Interpretation Ranger Katie Davies said, “We are looking for a real diversity of talent to sign up and help us mark our 25th anniversary. Whether you are a solo act, an accapella group, a local choir or even a Guide or Scout group, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll be stationing our 25 buskers across a wide area
so our visitors will be able to enjoy a huge variety of musical talent throughout the day, as they move around the Park” ‘Music in the Park’ is running in conjunction with Wave 105’s ‘Cash for Kids’ charity, which is committed to supporting local children under the age of 18 who are financially, socially, emotionally or physically disadvantaged. Buskers can register for a place on the Wave105 website. Go to www. wave105.com/charity click on ‘all Cash for Kids events’ and follow the links. The whole £10 registration fee will be donated to Cash for Kids, and places will be limited to the first 25 acoustic applicants. For more information about Music in the Park contact the Moors Valley Rangers on 01425 470721 or go to www.moors-valley.co.uk
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Bugs & Beasties by Pippa Greenwood
B
ugs and beasties are really thriving in this warmer weather, so just how should you deal with the most common problems you are likely to encounter at this time of year? Aphids Greenfly and blackfly, also known as aphids, can be a real menace as they suck sap from your plants and can transmit viruses at the same time. Aphids breed incredibly rapidly, so regular control is necessary. • Check plants regularly and either spray with a suitable insecticide or a soap or plant oil based insecticide • Use biological controls – they’re totally safe for all other creatures and of course leave no residues • Use a strong jet of water to blast the aphids off plants, but do a thorough job or else they will soon be back up and causing damage Caterpillars Caterpillars come in all shapes, sizes and colours, but can do a lot of damage as they munch their way through your plants and perhaps even into your vegetables. • Hand pick the pest where possible and either squash or place on the bird table. They’re easiest to spot at dusk or very early in the morning. • Spray with a suitable contact insecticide or better still use the Nemasys Caterpillar biological control. • Some caterpillars, in particular the Tortrix Moth produce quantities of fine webbing which they use to bind leaves or other plant parts together to create
particularly safe shelters for themselves. It’s hard for a pesticide to actually reach them so hand picking or squashing is often the best answer. • Cover caterpillarsusceptible crops such as calabrese, broccoli and other brassicas with Envirofleece or Enviromesh. Woodlice Woodlice often cause a lot of concern, however these little creatures are rarely responsible as they simply do not have adequately strong mouthparts. They can cause damage to soft new growth or occasionally to soft-fleshed fruits such as strawberries but can’t tackle tougher plant growth. You may see them at the ‘scene of the crime’ and presume that they have caused the initial damage but they have probably moved in to clean up a lot of the debris created by other creatures. Earwigs Earwigs can cause quite a bit of damage, particularly on the flowers of plants such as clematis and dahlias, where they nibble out large quantities of petal or occasionally leaf. Try trapping them using an inverted flowerpot on top of a bamboo cane. The bamboo cane and pot should be positioned amongst susceptible plants and the pot needs to be stuffed loosely full of hay, straw or similar material. The earwigs climb in
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Helpful hints for Hedgehogs
T
he summer months are very busy times for our wild hedgehogs, not only will a large proportion of female hogs have had a litter of hoglets by now but they will also be seeking out potential winter homes, and starting to build fat reserves for winter. Sadly many of the hedgehogs and hoglets do not survive due to hazards such as cars, foxes, badgers, slug pellets, garden netting, and ponds with no escape routes, these are a few of the many reasons why hedgehog numbers continue to be in decline.
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01425 473688
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01425 473938
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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 Summer Term: 15 April - 23 (24) July 13 Half Term: 27 May - 31 May 13 Summer Holidays: 24(25) July - 2 Sept 13 (30 Aug 13) Autumn Term: 3 (2) Sept - 20 Dec 13 Half Term: 28 Oct - 1 Nov 13 Christmas Holidays: 23 Dec 13 - 3 Jan 14 Spring Term: 6 Jan - 4 April 14 Half Term: 17 Feb - 21 Feb 14 Easter Holidays: 7 - 21 April 14 UK holidays Summer Bank Holiday: 26 Aug 13 Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 13 New Year: 1 Jan 14 Easter: 18 - 21 April 14 May Day: 5 May 14 Spring Bank Holiday: 26 May 14
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Fordingbridge Library 0845 603 5631 Roundhill, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AQ Opening Hours: Monday CLOSED Tuesday 9.30 - 5.00 Wednesday 9.30 - 5.00 Thursday CLOSED Friday 9.30 - 5.00 Saturday 9.30 - 1 Public Computer Network, and Photocopier facilities Tots and Tinies. Rhymes, Sing-a-long sessions for the 0-4s and their carers: Alternate Fridays 9.30-10am. (Term time only) Police Drop-In Come in for a chat, get advice or ask a question! 1st Wednesday every month 10.30 - 11.30. Knit & Natter sessions - a group for new and experienced knitters of all ages—all welcome. Tea, coffee & biscuits available at 50p. Alternate Thursdays from 2 - 4pm . (the library will be closed so please knock on the main door) Othe Drop-ins: Forest Disability, Dorset POPP Wayfinders - ask in Library for more details.
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Tallinn Old Town Estonia
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ong ago on Toompea Hill, the noble families of Tallinn enjoyed fresh air and stunning views while at their feet, artisans and traders earned their living in dark mysterious lanes. Nowadays, in Estonia’s capital, the hill top welcomes everyone with its lovely esplanades looking down on red gabled roofs, cobbled alleyways, lofty spires and the remains of the city wall. The Baltic Sea glistens in the distance and the chiming of bells mingles with bird song. Up there, two cathedrals beckon, the old Lutheran church with tombs and coats of arms and the modern Russian Orthodox with golden mosaics and onion-shaped domes. Girls in Estonian dress sell roasted almonds on a quiet square and the Old Town, now a World Heritage site, tumbles down the picturesque streets, known as ‘Tallinn’s two legs’. In the humble Danish King’s Garden, they say, Valdemar II rested on his way to Toompea and inspired by a vision of what would become the Danish flag, he led his troops to victory. All around, flowering plants and medieval Guild signs line the meandering steps and alleyways where small
art galleries and craft shops mingle with outdoor cafés and secluded courtyards. Look out for St Nicholas church, famous for its silver and dancing skeletons and St Olav’s which, when it was built in 1500, claimed the world’s tallest spire. The House of the Black Heads Brotherhood was for young unmarried merchants, protected by an African saint, and the ‘Fat Margaret’ tower, named after a cook, is now the Maritime Museum. Now and then, you catch a glimpse of the limestone city wall, dating back to the 13th century, over a mile long altogether and dotted with fairy tale towers, including the ivy-draped Viru Gate, the city’s icon, and the strangelynamed ‘Maidens’ Tower’ where prostitutes were sent to jail. St Catherine’s Passage and the Masters’ Courtyard are awash with ceramics, quilts and handpainted silk, sheer delight for photographers, but gems await on every corner, here a Dominican Priory, there a flour mill, a Great Guildhall and on the Town Hall Square, the oldest pharmacy in Europe. This colourful square has been the heart of town for 800 years. The Gothic Town Hall is a 15th century masterpiece,
some say the best of its kind in Northern Europe, with dragons spouting water from the façade and Old Thomas, the local mascot, perched atop the tower. Pink, red, white or cream, tall merchant houses rise all around, bearing witness to the wealth of the Hanseatic League, a medieval guild which traded from the Baltic to the North Sea. Visitors gaze at the compass rose on the round stone and the great cauldrons of elk soup bubbling under the arcades where traditional restaurants beckon with furcovered chairs. Some seek out the Bishops’ House festooned in apostles’ niches, others make their way to the City’s Museum and its scale model of Tallinn but sooner or later, the bakeries beckon with tempting displays of hand-made chocolates and marzipan, invented right here, in the old pharmacy. According to legend, the pharmacist was ill and the astute apprentice, who had to test all remedies, replaced the bitter herbs with sweet ingredients. Everyone loved it, especially the patients. So in Old Tallinn today, you’ll find marzipan in all shapes and colours and you can even try making your own in a local workshop. by Solange Hando
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and the total assembled from our area is over 22,000 pairs. Bournemouth, Boscombe, Christchurch, Lymington, Poole and Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Clubs all contributed. The club would like to thank the local opticians and doctor’s surgeries who have contributed to the collecting process. Pictured are some Lions members with the 22,000 pairs of specs in the van. *It has been calculated that the cost of the scheme (paid by the Lions) is around 5p per pair
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Falafel, Pepper & Goats’ Cheese Salad Serves 4
Ready in 30 minutes If you’re having veggie friends around for lunch or just fancy a meat-free supper for a change this colourful salad will fit the bill. Falafels are small Middle Eastern deep-fried patties made with cooked chick peas. You can buy them ready-made in most Supermarkets or Delis but they are really easy to make at home with just a can of chick peas and a few store cupboard ingredients. For an on-the-go salad pack into warmed pitta breads.
Ingredients:
• 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 4 tbsp freshly chopped parsley or coriander • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp chilli powder • 2 tbsp plain flour • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Oil for shallow frying • 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thickly sliced • 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and thickly sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil • 150g bag mixed salad leaves • Half a small iceberg lettuce, roughly shredded • 150g goats’ cheese, roughly crumbled
For the Dressing:
• 6 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
To make the falafel, place the chick peas, garlic, parsley or coriander, spices and flour in a food processor and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Process for about 1 minute until you have a fairly smooth mixture. Turn into a bowl then divide and shape the mixture into 12 small patties with clean wetted hands. Shallow fry the patties in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Meanwhile, place the sliced peppers on a foillined grill pan and drizzle over the olive oil. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and lightly charred in places. Toss together the salad leaves and shredded iceberg lettuce. Arrange on four plates with the grilled peppers. Halve the hot falafel then add to the salad and top with roughly crumbled goats’ cheese. To make the dressing, place all the ingredients in a screw-topped jar and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Tip Add a handful of fruity black or green olives to the salad or sprinkle with some lightly toasted pine nuts to give an extra Mediterranean flavour.
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