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Simon Rimmer joins New Forest Food & Drink Festival A top TV chef is lined up for the first ever New Forest Food and Drink Festival which takes place this autumn. Taking place under 15 themes, the Festival will showcase the very best food and drink the Forest has to offer from October 31 – November 6 2016. Simon Rimmer, chef and presenter on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, will be headlining The Vegetarian Forest Feast theme on Tuesday November 1 at Burley Manor. When Simon Rimmer started his celebrated veggie restaurant, Greens, in 1990 he fondly imagined that he’d be front of house while a superchef cooked up the goodies in the kitchen. But reality struck when he realised he just didn’t have the cash to employ such a person and so, clutching his two trusty cookbooks, he donned the whites and produced the meals himself, creating what The Guardian newspaper described as ‘one of the most exciting restaurants in the UK’.
Simon has become one of the UK’s most exciting names in vegetarian cookery, not only appearing on TV but also running a second restaurant, Earle, with his wife, Ali, and the footballers Jason McAteer and Jason Koumas. More recently, Simon has also launched two gastropubs in Liverpool, The Elephant and The Viking, along with American style brasserie, the Liberty Tavern. He has also played an important role in adding to the emirate’s growing British restaurant repertoire through the launch of The Scene, at Dubai Marina’s Pier 7. However, over the next few months he’ll be busy designing a four course menu for the event at Burley Manor, as well as preparing a 30-minute talk on his adventures in cookery. Burley Manor is the New Forest’s newest restaurant and rooms, having undergone a £1.8m transformation late last year. Their chefs take superb seasonal ingredients from the New Forest and across the British Isles and beyond, then craft them into vibrant, rustic dishes with the bold flavours and delicate tastes of the Mediterranean. More information about the Festival’s events and activities can be found at www.thenewforest.co.uk/ newforestfoodfest
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leather, and frequently featured extravagant veneering and inlaid decoration. However, as the style spread, designers employed the latest technologies and less expensive materials, such as stainless steel, chrome and Bakelite plastic. In the States it became known as Streamlining, and its curvy lines were the must-have look for new buildings, with a fine example being the 102-storey Empire State Building, completed in 1931. In terms of furniture, the Art Deco look was low and upright in design, featuring geometric outlines with rounded corners, and often the shell, fan or sunburst shapes that are key to this style. The coffee table and the cocktail cabinet had recently been invented. Fitted kitchens became increasingly widespread, while the Art Deco bathroom featured solid yet elegant shapes and glamorous looks, with plenty of chrome and bevelled-edge mirror. To decorate walls, botanicals or geometrics were frequent motifs, while upmarket homes might have lacquer or wood panelling, mirror tiles or even trompe l’oeil murals. This was the era of parquet flooring, perhaps with the addition of a zebra skin or
a boldly abstract rug. High-end soft furnishings were sumptuous and costly, with silk and velvet desirable. However, as the look filtered down, cotton, chenille and moquette gained in popularity, often featuring graphic patterns in bold colours or monochrome. The arrival of electric light and the widespread use of electric fittings resulted in striking design and the use of ground-breaking materials such as aluminium, plywood, tubular steel, plastic or pressed glass; typical styles included pendant lights made from marbled glass and hung from chains, ziggurat, shell or fan-shaped wall lights, and column-based table lamps boasting Art Deco motifs. Accessories and ornaments were key, from Clarice Cliff ’s ceramics to Bakelite radios, cocktail shakers and silver dressing table sets. Over time Art Deco design became less sophisticated and more mass-produced and, especially in 1930s Britain, more utilitarian and suburban. Though still ground-breaking, it was commercialised to the point of kitsch. House builders included rounded bay windows, doorways with stepped surrounds and garden gates with sunrise motifs. Brightly coloured zigzags, chevrons, exotic animals and stylised flowers were added to furnishings, accessories and homeware – and thus a luxurious look originally available only to the few became an everyday style found in By Katherine Sorrell ordinary homes.
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We Try Nissan’s Bonkers Bladeglider As we hit the back straight of the twisting kart track in the middle of a shanty town in Brazil, the wail of the concept car’s electric motors reaches a crescendo. It’s banshee-like in pitch and would rival a hover bike from Star Wars in tone – this is noise like no electric car that’s gone before it, and it’s pointing to the future of electric vehicles (EVs) for Nissan. We’ve come to Rio de Janeiro to experience this mad Batmobile-like sports car concept, dubbed the BladeGlider. With a narrow front track and aerodynamically designed body that widens like an arrow to the rear, the concept car takes design cues from the Delta Wing Le Mans racer of 2012. Although that car’s track time was short lived, the lessons Nissan learned are brought back to life in this mad sports car concept that’s part Robin 26
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“This must be it,” Rachel said, as the car tyres crunched across the gravel drive, “the owner said it was the house after the churchyard.”
A wet silvery track laced across the floor, looping across itself.
“It’s not what I was expecting.” Ian applied the handbrake.
“It is writing.” Rachel’s words sent an even deeper chill through Ian. What looked at first like random curls took shape into neat and precise joined up handwriting.
Rachel unclipped her seat belt. “It looks like a gingerbread cottage after someone has taken a few bites out of it.” “I’m sure it will be fine for a couple of nights,” Ian said. “The key is under a stone by the porch.” A fierce wind rattled through the churchyard as they let themselves in. Rachel shivered in the little sitting room as Ian put down their suitcase. “We should light a fire,” he said, “before we both freeze to death.” The owner had left a net of logs by the empty hearth, but Ian wondered whether they would be enough to warm up this damp building. “I don’t suppose there are any matches anywhere?” “On the mantelpiece,” Rachel said reaching for them. “Urgh, look at the size of that thing.” Ian glanced down. A huge brown slug was stretched across the stone floor in front of the hearth. “That is a big boy,” he exclaimed. “I suppose you have to expect that in these old properties. He probably came in on the logs.” “Looks like he’s been having a good explore,” Rachel said. “Look at his trail.” 28
“It looks a bit like writing,” Ian said. Both of them stepped back and looked again.
“Read it out loud,” she said, a tremble in her voice. “It says ‘Can’t escape the grave’,” Ian read, wishing for all the world that it could have said something different. “There’s a comma between ‘escape’ and ‘the’,” Rachel said. “What could that mean?” “Perhaps the slug needs to work on its grammar.” Ian wanted to laugh, but a sudden blast of wind sent a flurry of dried leaves through the open door, and instead he gave a guttural yelp. Rachel grabbed his arm. “Do you think it’s something to do with the graveyard?” she asked with wide eyes. “I honestly don’t know what it means,” he said, taking another step back. “It feels like a threat.” Rachel searched his face for sign of agreement. “We should leave.” “But it’s a slug,” Ian said, unable to make sense of it, “it’s just the opinion of one slug.” “How many slugs does it take?” Her voice began to rise in panic. “I’m not staying here, you can’t make me.”
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One last blast of wind howled through the cottage as they slammed the front door shut. With spinning tyres, they crunched a swathe through the drive as they sped away, back into the night. The slug found itself once again enveloped in darkness. It had failed this time, but it had a job to do, so it continued. By midnight it had finished its full message, which read, in beautiful silvery cursive: “Can’t escape, the gravel drive is a nightmare for gastropods.” 29
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HYTHE & DISTRICT HISTORIANS Hythe Community Centre, Brinton Lane, Hythe. 1st Thurs of each month except Aug, 7:30pm Hosting a local history talk. Non-members very welcome. office@ hythecommunity.org.uk 02380 844074.
CHILDREN BOYS BRIGADE Mon evenings during term time, 5:30 – 9:30pm. Cornerstone United Reformed Church, Hythe, SO45 6BR office@ cornerstonehytheurc.org 02380 845005 iSing Children’s Choir Mon: Lyndhurst Community Center Thur: Lyndhurst Baptist Church Hall Children aged 6 - 10 years. www.facebook.com/isingchoir iSingchoir@gmail.com Just fun singing! UNCOVER SUNDAYS Sunday evenings, 7:00 – 8.30pm St. Andrew’s Church Centre, Dibden Purlieu. Ages 14-18 can explore their faith together. 02380 843204 CORNERSTONE YOUTH CLUB Tue Evenings during term time, 7:30 – 9pm Cornerstone United Reformed Church, Hythe, SO45 6BR 02380 845005 office@cornerstonehytheurc.org
FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH CLUB Age 7-9, from 7pm – 8.30pm Age 10-13 from 7pm – 9.30pm Dibden Purlieu Coffee Shop, at St Andrew’s Entry is £1. Organised by Dibden Youth and The Handy Trust. LYNDHURST JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Boys and girls football up to the age of 11. Meet at the Colesmead Recreation Ground, Wellands Rd, Lyndhurst SO43 7AD or Castle Malwood, (Scottish & Southern Electricity Depot) Minstead, SO43 7PE. 02380 282476 SMARTIES PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Mon morning during term time 9.3011.30. St. John’s Hall, Hythe. Friendly group with play, arts & crafts, singing etc. £2 per week plus £1 for extra child. More info contact Chris 02380 893379 DIBDEN PURLIEU RAINBOW MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP Wednesdays, 10-11:30am St. Andrew’s Church Hall. 02380 843248 Jungle Jive Mon 2.15pm Term Time Waterside Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Fawley, SO45 1EB. Action Rhymes and Music for Toddlers with Parents. Entry Donation Suggested. Jo Potter 07817739145 35
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What’s On HYTHE MARKET 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct, 9am to 4pm High Street, Hythe Every Tuesday. For further info call 07515 797878
FISH AND CHIPS QUIZ 7 Oct, 7pm St Barbe Museum, New Street, Lymington SO41 9BH Choice of fish, chicken or vegetarian burger and chips. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Book place by 30th Sep. Tickets: £10 members, £12 guests. 01590 676969
RHS BREAKFAST WALK - TREES 8 Oct, 7am (2hrs) Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway Join the Head Gardener on a journey through Exbury’s wonderful woodland setting. He will also explain the history of the gardens and walk you through the most spectacular parts. 023 8089 1203 info@exbury.co.uk
BRITISH ART SHOW 8 8 Oct to 14 Jan John Hansard Gallery & Southampton City Art Gallery A touring exhibition that provides a vital overview of the most exciting contemporary art produced in this country. http://britishartshow8.com
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 1-31 Oct Celebrate Southampton’s multicultural heritage with a series of events throughout the month. Music, exhibitions, talks and more. 38
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A FINE HARVEST (CONCERT) 8 Oct, 7pm All Saints Church, Minstead SO43 7EX ‘A Fine Harvest’ will be staged by The Madding Crowd, a local group established in 1975, who research and perform in costume, songs, hymns, dances and poems collected from C17th-C19th village manuscripts and books. Tickets available on the door or 02380 812297
SOLENT HALF MARATHON 9 Oct Newlands Rd, Fawley SO45 1GA A friendly race with up to 500 entries and a lovely course winding through the New Forest around Exbury and along the Solent shore at Lepe. www.hardleyrunners. co.uk/SolentHalf.html
FREE SING IN HARMONY COURSE 12th Oct, 7.30pm Colbury Hall, Ashurst SO40 7EL Ocean Harmony Men’s Barbershop Chorus. For more details, contact 4mike4j@gmail.com
HYTHE FLOWER CLUB WORKSHOP 13 Oct, 7.30pm Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall, West Street Demonstration by Gill Homer “Be Inspired” Club Visitors welcome £5 unless otherwise listed. 023 8084 9301
APPLE PRESSING WEEKEND 15 & 16 Oct, 9am to 6pm New Forest Cider Farm, Pound Lane, Burley BH24 4EB Steam pressing, Morris Men and local craft demos. 01425 403 589
NERINES & GLASSHOUSE TOUR 15 Oct, 10am to 6pm Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway For more information, please call 02380 891203 or email info@exbury. co.uk
DEF CON 5 15 & 16 Oct, 11-5pm The Empire Hall, South Parade, Salisbury Rd, Totton SO40 3PY Across three halls. Confirmed Guests SAT: Chris Barrie - Red Dwarf /Tomb Raider Norman Lovett - Red Dwarf Andrew-Lee Potts - Primeval / Wireless. Other things happening during Def Con: Bouncy castle, face painting, toys display, comic dealers. www.nerdageddon.co.uk/ nerd-events/defcon-5/
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE 17 Oct, 10-2pm Beaulieu Rd car park (SU350063) Hampshire SO42 7YQ Join one of the Forestry Commission’s Volunteer Rangers on a 7 mile walk and learn more about the roles of the Verderers, Agisters and Keepers and the management of the New Forest ponies. (B) 03000 680 400. £5.50 per person. Minimum age 12 years. Dogs are welcome if kept on a lead. www.forestry.gov.uk/ newforestevents
THE NEW FOREST - A COMMENER’S VIEW 19 Oct, 10-1pm Hatchet Pond Hampshire SO42 7WE Enjoy a guided walk with one of the Forestry Commission’s Volunteer Rangers and learn about Commoning, habitats, deer, history and have a bit of fun with pooh sticks! (B) 03000 680 400. £5.50 per person. Minimum age 12 years. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead.
EXBURY GHOST TRAIN 24 Oct, 10am to 6pm Exbury Gardens SO45 1AZ For more information, please call 02380 891203 or email info@ exbury.co.uk
BULL HILL RAMBLE 25 Oct, 9.45am to 12.43 Bull Hill car park SZ 341978 5 miles. Peter - 023 8084 2698, 07817 959765
WILD FOOD OF THE FOREST 26 Oct, 10.30am to 12pm Beachern Wood car park SU284 026 (nearest postcode SO42 7QD) Family friendly, educational walk including activities and an ‘I-Spy’ challenge. There will be opporuntities to taste wild food jams and syrups brought along on the day. Suitable for children over 5 yrs old. 1.5 miles. £10 Adult or £20 for a family (2 adults, up to three children) routes. newforestnpa.gov.uk
PUMPKIN LANTERN CARVING 28 & 29 Oct, 10.15am to 11am & 11.45am to 12.30pm New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY Bookable sessions, pumpkins supplied. £7 per pumpkin (B) 02380 283444 www.newforestcentre. org.uk/whats-on
LADIES DAY 27-29 Oct Vernon Theatre, Sandy Lane, Lyndhurst SO43 7DN The Lyndhurst Drama & Musical Society’s next production is
Amanda Whittington’s very funny comedy “Ladies’ Day”. Tickets can be purchased from the Lyndhurst Community Centre by phone 023 8028 4879.
HYTHE MARKET 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov, 9am to 4pm High Street, Hythe
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES 29 Oct, 10am Burley Village
TITHE MAPS: THE END OF CLERICAL ANTICIPATION? 4 Nov, 7pm to 9pm St Barbe Museum, Lymington SO41 9BH
Spot the witch competition, storytelling by flights of the imagination, tarot cards, witchy word search, apple bobbing and other attractions around the village throughout the day. 1:30 carved pumpkin competition, the mall Burley open to all 2:30 Halloween fancy dress competition, queens head Burley, adult and child section 3:00 Halloween fancy dress parade around Burley village
FIREWORKS AT BEAULIEU 29 Oct, 7.30pm (admission 3pm) National Motor Museum, Beaulieu One of the largest fireworks displays in the south, choreographed to music with a range of entertainment for the whole family. www.beaulieu.co.uk
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL GUIDED WALK 30 Oct High Street, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7YA A Special Halloween themed guided walk where you will hear all about witchcraft, superstition and wild medicine. 01590 612377
THE NEW FOREST FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 31 Oct to 6 Nov The New Forest Hampshire SO43 7PA A week-long celebration with culinary events, produce-tasting, featured dishes and activities for every foodie - even the littlest ones. Menus will feature traditional forest foods and more contemporary additions such as award-winning charcuterie and stunning fish and seafood from the forest’s 40 miles of coastline. www.thenewforest.co.uk/ newforestfoodfest
Every Tuesday. For further info call 07515 797878
Geraldine Beech’s illustrated talk will explain what tithes were, why tithe maps were made and how they and the associated apportionments are such a rich resource for local and family history. £5 non-members. 01590 676969
FAWLEY FIREWORKS 4 Nov, 5.30pm to 9.30pm Gang Warily Recreation Centre SO45 1GA Just £2.00 early bird tickets! (Under 2’s go FREE!) Purchase your tickets on 02380 893603
JAM’S ANTIQUES, VINTAGE & COLLECTORS FAIR 6 Nov & 4 Dec Minstead Village Hall SO43 7FX Up to 40 stands with a mix of antique & collectable items. 01590 673275
FLEA MARKET 6 Nov, 10am to 4pm Lyndhurst Community Centre SO43 7NY Jewellery, Vintage China, Tombola, Tarot Card Readings and refreshments 02380 705060
HYTHE FLOWER CLUB 10 Nov, 7.30pm Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall, West Street Demonstration by Marion Catt “That Time Ahead” Club Visitors welcome £5 unless otherwise listed. 023 8084 9301 or email suecant@live.co.uk
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