Revolutionary number in protest close to normally traditional institution (8)

My marvellous memories of our historic market

I, like many others, was sorry to read in the New Stour & Avon no. 20 about the closure of Wimborne Market. I wonder if some readers can remember the Livestock Market every Tuesday chicken and rabbits in pens, cows, sheep and pigs sometimes with piglets. Baby calves, ears pierced with numbers; when I was young not realising their fate. My uncle, Jack Taylor, worked for Ensors looking after the variety of animals. My friend worked in the tea hut. It was buzzing all the time. Farmers came from all around and our fish and chip shop was packed in the cafe where they congregated for their meal - doorstep bread and butter and mugs of strong tea. Some of them going over to the Greyhound for a pint. It was their weekly outing mixing with the travelling folk who were also our regulars. As we were the only takeaway at the time we were always busy. Once a month Jack led ponies and horses around in the ring for sale. His pride and joy were two shires that he showed bedecked with colourful ribbons in their manes and tails. He was always in his highlypolished gaiters. He taught me to ride,and my love of horses remained all my life and I bought a horse and pony. It is strange that as I stand in the garden where I have lived for nearly 50 years where farming implements were lined up for sale I can see in my mind’s-eye the animals in their pens. It was all part and parcel of country farming life but now it is the end of an era that we will never experiance again. I was glad I did... I hope the market will continue in its new home.

Nancy Smith Wimborne

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Are we being listened to?

Back in December I watched the webinar put forward by Bellway to local residents. This was an attempt to answer concerns from local people, having this huge development about to be built. One person concerned did not know seem to know about an ancient hedgerow that had been ripped out, nor about facilities for cyclists. They also seemed unconcerned about a pedestrian crossing, which is definitely going to be needed to serve this large estate. I think the link road being planned could create a dangerous rat-run, with traffic cutting up Church Lane from Christchurch Road, across and down to the road to Bournemouth. They could then avoid the congested Parley traffic lights. There are already several houses up for sale in this quiet village. The Bellway people seemed unable to give a clear concise answer. When asked about the vital Suitable Area of Natural Green space, (Sang), and allotments, again there seemed to be little interest and it was passed back to the council. I fear this is going to be an eyesore for Parley. There must be more consultations with local people. At the moment, it seems, they are not being heard.

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Developer Crest Nicholson has submitted plans for nearly 500 new homes in Ringwood. The company wants to build 192 two-bedroom, 216 threebedroom and 72 four- bedroomplus properties on arable land at Moortown Lane. The build is expected to take place in phases, with full planning permission sought for an initial 168 units and outline planning permission being sought for the remainder. The 34 hectares of land had been identified by New Forest District Council as a place where homes could be built but it also wanted to see some land reserved for a primary school and public open space. However, a report submitted to NFDC as part of the planning process said: “Given the current position it is concluded that this is now unnecessary, as the additional primary school places can be delivered through the expansion of existing provision.” Local people have already voiced strong concern about the proposals, claiming they would cause ‘significant additional impact’ on the area, with fears about flooding, stress on infrastructure, traffic issues, and lack of additional facilities for the new households. One objector said: “There are so many new houses going up in Ringwood but no extra amenities to look after the people in the houses.” Another added: “Ringwood is already ‘beyond’ what it is able to cope with and pouring more and more houses into remaining green spaces is not appropriate for this area.” The company is holding an ‘online community engagement event’ on Thursday, February 17, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, when the project team will brief people on its plans and answer questions. People can register for the event by sending an email to consultation@ yfactory.co.uk Comments can be registered with New Forest District Council at: planning.newforest.gov.uk/ online-applications, and enter the reference number 21/11723.

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Help... hares at risk

Hares have always been associated with the mystical – but now they are the subject of a medical mystery and a charity is asking New Stour & Avon readers for help. Wiltshire Mammal Group wants readers who spot a newly-dead hare to report it to them to help beat the myxomatosis-style disease which it believes could be responsible. Wiltshire Mammal Group is asking anyone who sees a freshly dead hare to record its location and grid reference, and the date they saw it and to photograph the entire animal – especially around the head and bottom – and send the information to Dr Diana Bell at the University of East Anglia. She can be contacted on d.bell@uea.ac.uk. Wiltshire Mammal Group would also like to receive an email with the same details at: wiltshiremammalgroup@hotmail.co.uk.