Hello again Older generations enjoy entertaining the youngsters with stories of their world without computers and mobile phones, the first computer games, the VHS vs Beta battle and yes, I even remember music on 8 track cassettes! They claim it was a simpler world then, but technology has brought the freedom to work from home, to stay in touch with friends and family, to shop online and to find out almost anything I want to instantly - fantastic. Our Discover team, too is very much in “the cloud”; that is we have people working on the magazines remotely; Allison our designer in Derbyshire, our administrator Lauren lives in Kent and Marina, our short story illustrator, lives in Serbia. However, technology doesn’t stop us needing local tradespeople, gardeners, hairdressers, garages and – of course – someone to fix our computers when they go wrong! And that’s what this magazine is all about. A choice of services in one handy guide and two pages this month of events, for the days when you feel like interacting with the real world rather than just the virtual one! Best wishes,
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Short Story : The May Day Parade A Better Life : Eggs-It Strategy Locally : Introducing Hampshire RoamAbility Discover : Puzzles & Useful Numbers Advertisers Index
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Townhill Park House A seat of learning, a testament to timeless British architecture, a sanitary sanctuary for injured servicemen and women and, of course, a family home.
the heritage and deep history that lies behind the heavy oak doors that guard, retain and hide the identity of the house.
In its formative days, Townhill Park House was part of the original manor farm and later during the late 1700s it was converted to become a gentleman’s residence. By 1897 Townhill Park House was acquired by the ďŹ rst Lord Swaythling, Ivor Montagu for his eldest son and heir, Louis Montagu, for the impending marriage of Louis to Lady Gladys Goldsmid. On the death of his father, Louis became the second Lord Swaythling.
Townhill Park House has transcended time in numerous guises but through all has retained a certain proud and majestic heritage. The use of this grand and prestigious house has changed many times and yet unlike many of its contemporary buildings, Townhill Park House remains a building of generous proportions and designed beauty. The house itself has undergone many changes but nothing can take away
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DISCOvER SOUTHAMpTON EAST MAY 2013 In 1911 Louis Montagu started a programme of improvement and renovation for Townhill Park House. Louis employed the eminent young architect, Leonard Rome Guthrie who oversaw improvements and renovations to the building. Louis also employed the famous garden designer and horticulturalist of the time, Gertrude Jekyll, to establish the detailed gardens, designing framed views, yew hedging, dry stone walling and the magnificent sunken garden. Together they planned, built and created the gardens that surrounded the house.
The estates were divided into lots and most were bought for housing development. However, the house and 30 acres were bought by Middlesex County Council.
home of The Gregg School Under the ownership of Middlesex County Council, the House was used as a residential boarding school for girls; the use remained unchanged until 1970. In the years from 1970-85, Townhill Park House afforded yet another use as it provided a suitable location for a hostel for Merchant Navy cadets. After the Cadets left occupation in 1984, the hostel closed and the estate ownership changed again, this time being acquired by Hampshire County Council. The House was then briefly used as a conference centre until 1994, when the expanding Gregg School acquired the house and grounds to provide a facility of education and learning. Today Townhill Park House is flourishing under the ownership of ‘The Gregg’ and is benefiting from the school’s efforts to regenerate the property to its former glory. by Addison Vincent Year 9, The Gregg School
In 1927 the house was occupied by the third Lord Swaythling, Stuart - son of Lord Louis - after his father’s death. Lord Stuart moved into the house with his wife Lady Mary. When the Second World War broke out in 1939, Lord Stuart loaned the house to the Red Cross, where it became a convalescent home for soldiers. After the war in 1948, Lord and Lady Swaythling divorced and Townhill Park House and the estates were sold.
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THE RAMBlERS GROUp wAlK 26 May, 10am walk starting point Grid Ref: SU450156, SO18 3Hw
10TH ANNIvERSARy GARDEN FAIR IN AID OF ST JOHN OF JERUSAlEM EyE HOSpITAl 5 May, 10am - 4pm wintershill Hall, Durley, SO32 2Al
Linear Walk along Itchen Navigation Path. Start in the White Swan Car Park Mansbridge, Southampton (A27). Car sharers meet at Southampton Central Station at 9.15 am. Contact 02380 560 534.
Over 60 specialist stalls, children’s corner, homemade refreshments, Cuff Billett’s New Europa Jazz Band and more. Free parking. Adults £4, Children under 14 free. www.bwgardenfair.org.uk
BISHOp’SwAlTHAM CHARITy GARDEN FAIR 5 May, 10am-4pm wintershill Hall, SO32 2Al
ROMSEy GREEN FAIR 18 May, 10am – 4pm Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, SO51 8Gl
Over 60 stalls, everything for the garden and gardeners. Ask the Expert: Andy McIndoe will be there Children's Corner where children can plant seeds and take them home. Homemade refreshments plus a Hog Roast. Adults £4, children free. Free parking.
HAMpSHIRE COUNTRy FAIR 5-6 May, 10am -6pm Netley Marsh Showground SO40 7Gy Hampshire Country Fair’s 18th year. New attractions and new arena acts added to old favourites. Adults £11, OAPs £10, Children £4.
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Stalls including various 'green' organisations, refreshments, children’s activities, bike doctor. Free. Contact info@ transitiontownromsey.org.uk if you want to become involved.
COUNTRy FAIR 25 May, 10am – 5pm Mottisfont House and Gardens, SO51 0lp
Traditional countryside skills including thatching, blacksmithing, wood turning, basket and broom making. Normal admission prices apply. Contact 01794 344020.
SUMMER HAlF TERM AT MOTTISFONT 25 May -2 Jun, 10am-5pm Mottisfont House and Gardens, SO51 0lp
Promoting 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4. Normal admission charges apply.
THE RAMBlERS GROUp wAlK – 5.5 MIlES 2 May, 10am Hedge End Railway Station Car park, SO30 2RZ (Grid Ref: SU497150) Leisurely pace. Circular via Blundell's Copse, Newhouse Farm and Holmsland. An easy paced, flat walk. Call Dave on 02380 227768.
BEAR HUNT STORy TRAIl 23 May, 11am and 1.30pm Royal victoria Country park, SO31 5GA Join Eddie the Explorer on her hunt for bears in this story adventure. Price includes trail, drink and biscuit and craft activity. Suitable for pre-school age. Meet at Nightingale shop. £2.50 per child. Booking essential on 02380 455157.
‘TIME TROUBlE’ STORy TRAIl 29 May, 10am and 2pm Royal victoria Country park, SO31 5GA Try our brand new Story
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MAy DAy CElEBRATION 6 May, 10am – 5pm Manor Farm Country park, pylands lane, SO31 1BH Fun for all the family with dancing, music and children’s activities on the farm. Normal farm admission charge. Contact 01489 787055.
SHEEp SHEARING wEEKEND 18-19 May, 10am-5pm Manor Farm Country park, pylands lane, SO31 1BH
Come and see the Manor Farm sheep take off their woolly winter coats. Normal farm admission charge. Contact 01489 787055.
HAlF TERM FUN – wOOlly wEEK 25 May-2 Jun, 10am-5pm Manor Farm Country park, pylands lane, SO31 1BH
A host of ‘woolly’ activities and demonstrations throughout the week. Try your hand at spinning, knitting, weaving and follow our woolly trail to see what you can discover? Normal farm admission charge. Contact 01489 787055.
pAvIlION ON THE pARK MAy DAy FAyRE 6 May, 11am-3pm pavilion on the park, 1 Kingfisher Road, SO50 9lH
A variety of gift and craft stalls, live music, traditional games, children’s activities, raffle and more. Free entry.
THE wRONG CROwD pRESENTS THE GIRl wITH THE IRON ClAwS 3 May, 7pm The point, leigh Road, SO50 9DE Stunning puppetry, enchanting music and deft humour combine to tell this dark fairy-tale about a
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never as they seem. Tickets £7 (£5 under 16s). Contact 023 8069 3032 or bish players@btinternet.com
BISHOpSTOKE plAyERS pRESENT "INSpECTOR DRAKE AND THE BlACK wIDOw" By DAvID TRISTRAM 16 -19 May, 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Bishopstoke Memorial Hall, Riverside, SO50 6lQ
BRING A FRIEND, BOwlS OpEN DAy 18 May, 10am – 3pm Southampton Old Bowling Green, lower Canal walk, Near Gods Tower, SO14 3AX
When oil tycoon John Johnson is found with a huge sword in his back, it looks like a straightforward case of dying illegally. But things in Drake's world are
An opportunity to visit the oldest bowling green in the world and try the game of bowls. All abilities welcome. Dress comfortably, wearing flat soled shoes on the green. Free.
BANDS @ THE BROOK, pORTSwOOD portswood Road Box Office: 1-7pm, Mon-Sat tel: 023 8055 5366 www.the-brook.com MAy Saturday 4th – Glory Days, Springsteen at his best Sunday 5th – Mostly Autumn Thursday 9th – Walter Trout, world famous guitarman Friday 10th – Fleetwood Bac, touted as the world’s first and finest Fleetwood Mac tribute band Saturday 11th – Too Petty, a brand new Tom Petty Tribute Thursday 16th – Buzzcocks Friday 17th – The South, featuring ex-members of the Beautiful South band Saturday 19th – Perfect Alibi, a tribute to the music of Pink Floyd and David Gilmour Tuesday 21st – Lucy Rose wednesday 22nd – Then Jerico
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Friday 24th – The SAS Band Saturday 25th – Ultimate Eagles, the definitive tribute to The Eagles Sunday 26th – Alabama 3 Thursday 30th – Seth Lakeman
Bitterne Leisure Centre : Fitness Classes Bitterne Leisure Centre, Dean Road, Bitterne, SO18 6AQ Tel: 023 8043 7647 MONDAy Aqua Zumba 9.05am Nice & Easy 9.30am Body Tone 10.45am Hatha Yoga 6pm Total Workout 6.30pm Hatha Yoga 7pm Aqua Natal 7pm Body Combat 7.30pm Aquafit 7.45pm Deep Water Aquafit 8.30pm Zumba 8.30pm THURSDAy Aqua Zumba 9.05am Body Zone 9.30am Body Combat 10.45am Nice & Easy Zumba 11.45am Nice & Easy Circuits 12.35pm Legs Bum Tums 6pm Body Blitz 7pm Aquafit 7.30pm Pilates Fitness 8pm Swimfit 8.20pm
TUESDAy Aquafit 9.15am Body Zone 9.30am Zumba 10.45am Nice & Easy Circuits 12pm Pilates 6pm Boxercise 6.15pm Aquafit 7pm Step & Tone 7pm Pilates 8pm
FRIDAy Aquafit 9.10am Body Jam 10am Nice & Easy 10.15am Fitness Pilates 11am Nice & Easy Circuits 1pm Zumbatomic ((kids) 3.30pm Zumbatomic (kids) 4.30pm Hatha Yoga 6pm Fitness Pilates 7pm Aquafit 7.30pm
wEDNESDAy Aquafit 9.05am Nice & Easy 11am Hatha Yoga 11am Total Workout 6pm Body Combat 7pm Circuits 7.30pm Aquafit 7.30pm Body Jam 8pm Swimfit 8.30pm Zumba 8.30pm
SATURDAy Zumba 10am Zumba Toning 10.45am Deep Water Aquafit 4.05pm Aqua Zumba 4.50pm For further details on any class please call the leisure Centre on 023 8043 7647
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DISCOvER LOCAL GROUPS BOUNCING BABIES Tues 12.45-3.15pm drop in (term time) Gordon Hall, 19 Brook Road, Bitterne. lITTlE STARS TODDlER GROUp Cutbush Childrens Centre, Cutbush Lane SO18 2NX Call for details 02380 915480 KING COlE TODDlERS Chirst & St Colman Ch Hall, Commercial St Bitterne (Behind Bitterne library/opposite the health centre) Wed 9.30am-11.30am (term time) £1.50 per family per session (up to 4 yrs) BEAvERS Part of the 8th Itchen North Scout Group is for boys & girls aged 6-8 years. Every Monday evening during school term, from 6.30-7.30pm in the United Reformed Church Hall (between Tesco & City Plumbing). 14TH ITCHEN SOUTH SCOUT TROOp Meet at HQ in 261 Spring Road, St Mary’s Thursdays – Beaver Scouts Mondays – Cub Scouts Wednesdays 7-9pm – Scouts Telephone 023 8044 4556 7TH SOUTHAMpTON BOyS’ BRIGADE Avenue Street, Andrews United Reformed Church Tel 01703 735239 for info SOUTHAMpTON SEA CADETS Vespasian Road, Bitterne Manor. Tel 023 8022 29050 Junior Section Mondays 7-9.30pm Senior Section Monday & Thursday 7-9.30pm Band meets Tuesdays 7-9pm If you have details of a group to be added to this list please email melanie@discovermagazines.co.uk or call 023 8026 6388
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AFRICAN Coco Rio 18a Upper Banister Street, Southampton SO15 2EF Tel: 023 8022 7700
AmeRICAN Buffalo Bills 3 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GF Tel: 023 8023 6699 Frankie & Benny's West Quay Road, Southampton SO15 1RE Tel: 023 8033 8622 Que Pasa 104-108 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DT Tel: 023 8023 5930
bIstRo Bouzy Route Ocean Village, Southampton SO15 3TN Tel: 023 8033 3221 Ninety Degrees 24 Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DY Tel: 023 8023 4664
CARIbbeAN Turtle Bay 1 Guildhall Square, Southampton SO14 7FP Tel: 023 8063 9568
ChINese Charlie Chan’s 59 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DL Tel: 023 8023 3360 City Beijing 137a High Street, Southampton SO14 2BS Tel: 023 8023 7103 Fuchi Rumbridge Street, Totton SO40 9DP Tel: 023 8066 3838 Fusion Noodle Bar 15 St Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NP Tel: 023 8063 2221
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Golden Palace 72 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DT Tel: 023 8063 0211 Fusion Noodle Bar 15 St Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NP Tel: 023 8063 2221 Golden Palace 72 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DT Tel: 023 8063 0211 Jade Garden 85-87 Queensway, Southampton SO14 3HJ Tel: 023 8033 1338 Little Buddha Restaurant 10 Shirley High Street, Southampton SO15 3NH Tel: 023 8078 1388 Ocean Dragon 17A Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DX Tel: 023 8022 6636 Orchard Chinese Restaurant 9 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GF Tel: 023 8022 6988 Orchid Chinese 9 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GF Tel: 023 8022 6988 Oriental Paradise 323 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3HW Tel: 023 8078 8868 Pearl Harbour 86 Above Bar, Southampton SO14 7DT Tel: 023 8063 9833 Pilgrim House Canute Road, Southampton SO14 3FJ Tel: 023 8033 8008 Tang's 127 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7FQ Tel: 023 8023 5700 Tiger Lilly Portswood Road,
Southampton SO17 2NH Tel: 023 8058 4777
CoNtempoRARy Banana Wharf Ocean Village, Southampton Tel: 023 8033 8866 Cargo 20-22 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DJ Tel: 023 8082 9042 Ceno Bar & Restaurant 119 Highfield Lane, Southampton, SO17 1AQ Tel: 023 8055 4400 Pitcher & Piano Ocean Village, Southampton SO14 3JB Tel: 023 8033 4392 Signature Restaurant at the Dolphin Hotel 34-35 High Street, Southampton SO14 2HN Tel: 023 8038 6460 The Old Forge Otterborne, Southampton SO14 3DJ Tel: 023 8082 9042 The Vestry 61 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GG Tel: 023 8023 1101
eNglIsh Aspire Southampton City College, St Mary Street, SO14 1AR Tel: 023 8057 7377 Bentley's Restaurant Bartley Road, Woodlands SO40 7GN Tel: 023 8029 3737
FReNCh Hotel TerraVina 174 Woodlands Road, Woodlands SO40 7Gl Tel: 023 8029 3784
gReek Blue Island 198 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DW Tel: 023 8063 5045 Elias 79 Canal Walk, Southampton SO14 3BH Tel: 023 8022 2699 Fat Fig 5 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DB Tel: 023 8021 2111 George’s Restaurant 1-2 St Michaels Street, Southampton SO14 2AB Tel: 023 8022 3749
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DISCOvER SOUTHAMpTON EAST MAY 2013 INdIAN Aleha Cuisine Tandoori 13 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GF Tel: 01794 331437 The Aroma 37-43 Long Lane, Southampton SO45 2LG Tel: 023 8089 7722 Asha Bangledeshi Cuisine 179 Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst SO40 7DU Tel: 023 8029 2885 Bengal Brasserie 7 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DB Tel: 023 8023 0988 Bitterne Balti 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton SO18 1NN Tel: 023 8055 3539 Coriander Lounge 130-131 High Street, Southampton SO14 2BR Tel: 023 8071 0888 Eastern Nights 56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton SO18 5TQ Tel: 023 8047 8269 Gandhi Indian Cuisine 52 Commercial Rd, Totton SO40 3AG Tel: 023 8066 7866 Gandhi of Portswood 211 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2NF Tel: 023 8055 3121 Indian Melody 25 High Street, Southampton SO14 2DF Tel: 023 8063 8998 Jehangir 347 Winchester Road, Southampton SO16 7DJ Tel: 023 8070 5924 Jewel of India Townhill Way, West End SO18 3NU Tel: 023 8046 2400 Kali Mirchi 98 Shirley High Street, Southampton SO16 4FB Tel: 023 8052 8200 Kuti’s Brasserie 39 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DP Tel: 023 8022 1581 Little India 37 Rumbridge St, Totton SO40 9DQ Tel: 023 8088 6688 Manzil Tandoori 54 Onslow Road, Southampton SO14 0JN Tel: 023 8022 7423
Mirchi 4 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DB Tel: 023 8033 8800
Zen 42 High St, Southampton, SO14 2NS Tel: 023 8023 3399
Poppadum Express 48-49 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DP Tel: 023 8063 2444
Olive Tree 29 Oxford St, Southampton SO14 3DJ Tel: 023 8034 3333
The Rasraj India 1 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DJ Tel: 023 8023 3433
Cantina Restaurant & Bar 2-3a Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2BY Tel: 023 8022 0500 La Bariona 29 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2EA 3ET Tel: 023 8067 7444
Taj 21 Lower Banister Street, Southampton SO15 2EH Tel: 023 8033 4505
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Tiger Lilly 3 Winchester Street, Southampton SO15 2EL Tel: 023 8036 6344
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Bellini's 20-22 Queens Terrace, Southampton SO14 3BQ Tel: 023 8033 3711
Yalda 51 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GG Tel: 023 8063 8383
Buon Gusto 1 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GF Tel: 023 8001 7249
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Ennios Town Quay Road, Southampton SO14 2AR Tel: 023 8022 1159 La Margherita 1 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 Tel: 023 8033 3390 Milan Restaurant Salisbury House, Salisbury Street, Southampton SO15 2AZ Tel: 023 8033 0815 Piccolo Mondo 36 Windsor Terrace, Southampton SO14 7SJ Tel: 023 8063 6890 Puccinis 325-327 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3HW Tel: 023 8076 4522 Pulcinella 16 Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DY Tel: 023 8033 5100 Tosca 44 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GD Tel: 023 8057 2844
jApANese YO! Sushi West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton SO15 1QE Tel: 023 8008 0510
Gurhka Kitchen 5 Canute Rd, Southampton SO14 3FH Tel: 023 8023 3008
La Esquina 40 Oxford St, Southampton SO14 3DP Tel: 023 8022 5227 La Regata Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AR Tel: 023 8001 2031
steAkhouses Rancho Steak House 43-45 High Street, Southampton SO14 2NS Tel: 023 8033 9777 T Bone & Spaghetti House 4 Northam Rd, Southampton SO14 0PA Tel: 023 8022 4362
thAI Kuti’s Royal Thai Pier Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ Tel: 023 8033 9211 Mango Thai 27 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2ES Tel: 023 8067 8877 The King & I 134 High St, Southampton SO14 2BR Tel: 023 8057 0670
tRAdItIoNAl Five Restaurant 104 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2FW Tel: 023 8058 4674 Taps Shamrock Quay, Southampton SO14 5QL Tel: 023 8022 8621
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Veteran pilot and singer help launch World War II exhibition A veteran pilot and a singer who entertained the troops during World War II have helped launch a special exhibition, shedding new light on the New Forest’s pivotal role during the war. A treasure trove of unseen photos and stories has been unearthed from people’s attics and cupboards for display at the New Forest Remembers exhibition at the New Forest Centre in Lyndhurst.
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the Exbury estate since 1912, was at the exhibition opening and said: ‘I think it’s a wonderful exhibition. I spent some time recording the people at HMS Mastodon telling their stories. I know why it’s so important to keep them. That’s why this project is such a tremendous achievement.’
The display was officially opened by Julian Johnson, chairman of the New Forest National Park Authority, and New Forest East MP Julian Lewis. The exhibition reveals how Allied servicemen based in the Forest prepared for D-Day, how German and Italian prisoners of war were kept and how local residents did their bit for the war effort. The free exhibition is part of the New Forest Remembers: untold stories of World War II Project run by the New Forest National Park Authority, and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and ExxonMobil at the Fawley Refinery. The two-year project aims to bring the war years alive through archaeological surveys and digitally capturing the memories of those who lived through the war. Two of the special guests at the exhibition launch were veteran pilot Arthur Poore (corr) DFC and former singer Brenda Logie (corr). Mr Poore flew in several bombing raids over German cities, whilst Ms Logie entertained thousands of Allied troops stationed in the New Forest. Both have shared their photos and memories, along with dozens of others, illuminating how ordinary people lived and fought through the conflict. Ms Logie said: ‘I think it’s marvellous that they’ve got so much material together. I don’t think the younger generations know enough about this period and the stories which are jolly interesting.’ The display also includes a previously unseen diary entry from His Majesty King George VI, detailing how in the run up to the Normandy landings he paid a secret visit to the Exbury Estate which was requisitioned as a naval training base, HMS Mastodon. In a diary made available by the Royal Archives, the King revealed how he sailed down the Beaulieu River to the Solent and saw a fleet of more than 300 landing craft and ships from the deck of the command ship HMS Bulolo, just days before the start of Operation Overlord. Nicholas de Rothschild, whose family have lived at
Enjoying the exhibition at the New Forest Centre
Julian Johnson, chairman of the New Forest National Park Authority, said: ‘It never ceases to amaze me how much long-forgotten material is in people’s attics and hidden away in cupboards. So much of this material has been thrown away in the past and it is refreshing seeing so many old photographs, diaries and recorded reminiscences being exhibited. It is important that we retrieve as much of this historic information as we can and to ensure that it is kept for future generations. I am proud that the National Park Authority has been closely involved with this project.’ New Forest East MP Julian Lewis said: ‘What this exhibit has managed to achieve is bringing together local memories and records with parts of the national collection that people will normally never be able to see unless they’re a specialist researcher. What’s so particularly striking about this project is that people can continue to add their own memories and tributes long after the exhibit has finished.’ The New Forest Remembers exhibit will run at the New Forest Centre in Lyndhurst until 28 April. The exhibits will also be available online on a digital portal full of recorded interviews, photos, letters, diaries, film footage and animated 3D reconstructions. Members of the public can also add their stories and memories to the portal. For more information about the New Forest Remembers Project go to www.newforestnpa. gov.uk/wwii
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Introducting Hampshire RoamAbility www.HampshireRoamAbility.co.uk IF you have a mobility scooter and the means to transport it, why not join Hampshire RoamAbility?
Rambles without barriers!
We ramble all over Hampshire and fringes of neighbouring counties, three or four a month in the summer and one or two in the winter, and welcome those who are mobility challenged, as well as anyone able bodied and family members. We plan rambles that are free of stiles, kissing gates and other obstructions. The New Forest, in particular, is one of our favourite destinations as well as many coastal rambles. It is a lifeline for those of us who are unable to walk very well; it means being able to get out into the countryside and offers the chance to meet new friends and see interesting places. We also campaign for better access to the countryside and work with other access groups to get difficult barriers and gates replaced.
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pUZZlE SOlUTIONS QUICK CROSSWORD Across: 1 Select, 4 Curves, 9 Fashion, 10 Solve, 11 Scrub, 12 Extract, 13 Quarrelling, 18 Altered, 20 Wheel, 22 Tried, 23 Nursery, 24 Region, 25 Editor.
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